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Roots that run deep
Call her the Begum of stage or empress of theatre, eminent theatre personality Nadira Zaheer Babbar is without doubt the queen of all she surveys. Not the one to be intimidated, she talks with courage of conviction that is hard to challenge and impossible to put down.
In Chandigarh with her latest production Yaar Banaa Buddy, she is vociferous about the subject of the play which she has not only directed but also written. Irked by the growing globalisation of Indian culture, the fast- spreading anglicization of our way of living, she fumes, “With each passing day we are moving away from our roots.” As she came across more and more Indians taking less and less pride in our native languages, the play that is an incisive peep into our pseudo values, took birth. Much of what she writes is biographical, a fall-out of what she observes. Of course, when she puts it by way of a play the acid test of the script always lies in, “Will audiences take back something from it?” Indeed, it must entertain too, a reason why her plays appeal to all, from masses to classes. She says, “See we state the truth, often bitter but we cloak it in a sugar-coated presentation.” Not even once digressing away from the meaningfulness of theatre, her theatre group Ekjute has completed a long journey of over three decades. The most challenging aspect of keeping a theatre group going, she avers, “is to be able to consistently do good work.” Between keeping the old productions like Dayashankar Ki Diary and Begum Jaan alive and creating new ones she says, “We need to do new plays to rejuvenate ourselves.” You bet Begum Jaan in which she delivered one of the most stellar performances of theatre is her all-time favourite. The actor in her is certainly tempted each time a role brimming with possibilities catches her attention. With a twinkle in her eye, she jokes, “My biggest regret has been that my acting potential could not be fully exploited. That’s the price I have paid for forming Ekjute. Imagine in 32 years I got a chance to act only in two plays of my group.” On a serious note, this actor of Bride and Prejudice could have acted in many more films and television too. But as she puts it sardonically, “Don’t forget Biwiyoon ki biwiyaan nahi hoti….” The task of a homemaker she feels can’t be shared by any husband, howsoever, supportive. Sure her actor politician spouse Raj Babbar has supported her theater endeavour. She quips, “That’s why I am here.” Standing tall with awards like Sangeet Natak Akademi, is she content with what she has achieved? Yes and no. Hazaraon khawishein aisi… among the many unfulfilled wishes there is a desire to own her theatre space, even direct a film some day. On the flip side, she is happy that theatre has begun to sell and not just in Mumbai where she is settled but in other cites as well. Both audiences and sponsorships have grown too. Though she has no problems working with film stars (actor Yashpal Sharma has a key role in Yaar Banaa Buddy) she comes down heavily against theatre of bedroom comedies that rides high on flop heroines. That she feels has worked to the detriment of theatre. Calling spade a spade is one of the many sterling qualities this gutsy talented woman
has.
Beyond performance
Theatre festivals one of which Chandigarh Theatre Festival that brought Nadira Zaheer Babbar to Chandigarh, she feels are important. But even more productive she opines would be a direct interface with theatre persons of the city. Only then, she reasons, “The walls of prejudice yeh Mumbai waale hai…. hence they have an edge could be knocked down.” For theatre lovers she is willing to do anything, even make monetary concessions and stage her plays for a lesser fee.
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Candid call
While the entire gang of small, not very big and big goons painted Wasseypur red in blood, he held on to the mike and crooned the most excruciating songs of death, Yaad teri aayegi mujhko bada sataayegi and Teri meherbaniyan. The house mourned for the loss of Manoj Bajpai, but the audiences didn’t shed a tear, thanks to actor Yashpal Sharma’s unintentional mocking. This was a special appearance and indeed this actor made it special in his own way!
“I met Anurag on a flight. He asked me to do a small role in GOW (Gangs of Wasseypur) and because he is a friend, I agreed. The role fell into my hands like prasad. I just took it up and did whatever I had to without thinking whether it would be noticed or not. Yes, if GOW 3 is made I would definitely have something big coming my way.” Seated next to his director Nadira Zaheer Babbar at the Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, Yashpal saw the whole session unfurl from behind his dark shades. No one asked though whether it was a style statement or the lack of sleep, but when you have an actor like Yashpal in front it his words that interest more. “Films and theatre are intermingled. I am doing seven-eight plays. There is no difference between how much of theatre I carry in films and vice-versa,” says Yashpal. He adds, “When I do films I am completely into them, likewise when I rehearse for a play. Besides, being a trained actor from NSD, I can now tear myself from one role and slip into another.” It is NSD that is sometimes used to differentiate actors from good actors? Yashpal nods. “A theatre background does get me respect in Bollywood, which is true for other actors like Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah who have theatre background. My choice of roles in movies comes from theatre and common sense. Theatre lends a new lease to life and is more satisfying than films.” Contradiction lurks! “But some films like Lagaan are an experience,” adds Yashpal. Yashpal will now be seen in Ata Pata Laapta. His take on daily soaps is clear. “They are good, but affect the creativity of actors,” he says.
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A different screen
It’s difficult to decide what is more important — the cause or its propagator. Should the personality be given preference over the actions that make her one? After ten minutes of interaction, the puzzle gets solved with a little help from the person in question. “People in India know me; they have given me a lot of love. This is rather the right time to talk about the project at hand,” says Leslee Udwin, producer of popular films East is East and its sequel West is West.
Leslee is once again in India from London, this time not for a film but a social project, People’s Cinema, a unique education initiative that will take independent cinema to all colleges and universities of India. They have also tied-up with prominent names from the industry, who will support the cause. Now independent cinema certainly doesn’t comprise any movie from the 100-crore elite club or one that has got a standing ovation at an international film festival. “In fact, these could be films that never saw the light of the day or where distributors didn’t show enough confidence to release them in single screen theatres, but these films make for sensible cinema and have the potential to bring change in the lives of people,” says Leslee. What makes her confident about the success of the programme is the rousing response its dummy test received in three cities —Yamunanagar, Gurgaon and Faridabad. “There are films that promise exposure, knowledge and most importantly sensitise the society. It’s the power of cinema that I wanted to utilise through this project.” Language, she says, will not be a barrier. Films will be brought in from the US, UK, Iran and other countries. Language problems will be solved by sub-titles. The initiative will begin from Haryana, Delhi and NCR in India and gradually move to other states. “We will cover each college and university in the slotted areas, no matter how far these educational institutes are from the main cities.” The only hassle this ‘not-for-profit’ initiative is facing is inadequate funds. The sponsors, Leslee says, will come forward to help once the project gains ground. “There are a lot of corporate houses who are fulfilling their social responsibility. And for a cause that will have a national appeal, I am sure a lot of big firms will come forward and provide funds.” Without mincing words, she even adds that the programme will provide instant publicity to the sponsors. “Don’t forget our target is the young audience.” Don’t forget it’s a first-of-its kind initiative being taken
up in India! ashima@tribunemail.com
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Exploring Thailand
Their intricate costume jewellery and elaborate outfits make them a graceful lot. Dressed in pinks, purples and oranges, the group of dancers from Thailand make for a perfect picture.
In Chandigarh for the upcoming five-day Thailand Trade Show, the dancers make themselves comfortable with the shutterbugs. The fair, which will offer several finished products like cosmetic and spa products along with handicraft items, is sure to loosen the strings in your purse. Hoping to take the trade between India and Thailand to another level, Soonthorn Chaiyindeepum, minister and Jain Liamminful, minister-Commercial, Royal Thai Embassy, talk about the similarities between India and Thailand. "Lot of our language is a mix of Sanskrit and Thai," Soonthorn says. As the dancers continue to fix their eye makeup and touch up on the lip colour, the focus of the interaction changes to the exotic products, which will adorn the 498 stalls. Apart from the garments and jewellery, the fair will also include fresh fruits from Bangkok. — Vasudha Gupta
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A delightful wok
Just as you enter Bella Asia at Bella Vista, a gush of aromatic dips and sauces intoxicate your senses. The jumbo prawn, stuffed with various Chinese delicacies sits on the shelf as Chef Duddi Reny Manohar garnishes it carefully. “We want to introduce Chandigarh to better Chinese like lobsters and salmon,” he says. Bella Vista’s food festival Wok Of Life, a feast from the West, features cuisine from China, Thailand and everything Oriental.
Being a pan-Asian restaurant, the aim is to fill in the lull period before the festive season begins. Hence, the line-up of hargao and money bag, two different types of dimsums. Try out the garnished satay. Chef Reny, “The menu has been divided into dimsums, satays and the main course includes fineries from the grill and wok tossed,” he says. Offering only the authentic recipes for starters and main course, the experiments have been limited only to the satays. “The Indian palette is such that no matter how hard we try, the customer always looks for the spices,” he adds. Refuting the statement that Chandigarh food lovers are experimental, the chef says, “It is
only the younger generation, which has travelled abroad, that really understand exotic western dishes.” Taking a different route towards desserts, satisfy the sweet tooth by digging into tab tim grop, an interesting way of presenting water chestnut or just grab hold of the tropical millie feullie lined with tropical fruits and pastries. While meat lovers will have a variety of options, vegetarians too need not fret. “We have done almost everything for the vegetarian menu,” he says, just as a neatly done tray of dimsums is laid. ‘It’s vegetarian’, we are told as the tangy taste of the ginger-dip adds to our epicurean experience. So if it is
the delight of the South East Asia which you have been missing, the expreince here will certainly not dissapoint you and take you back into the far easrten locations. Now, is the time to lose your senses and surrender to the prawns, the thai curries and the del;ightful momos. (On till September 30)
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the ‘in’ side
Gardens today are an extension of your homes. Garden statues have graced gardens for centuries. Statues add a decorative element to the landscape and highlight the architecture of your home.
A cowboy statue in front of a ranch style house, for instance, augments the house's style. Garden statues are a 'hardscaping' landscape element that coordinates well with 'softscaping' features like flowers and shrubs. They not only enhance the look of your garden but also act as space fillers in a large garden to avoid the garden from looking empty. The choice of the garden statues must be done on basis of certain guidelines-what type of a garden do you wish to create? What is the scale of your garden? What mood or theme do you want to convey? And
what materials will best suited for your garden style? Placements
You can use a garden statue as a focal point to enhance the aesthetics of your garden. Large statues can make a great statement without much supporting landscaping; a well-manicured lawn can make a large statue stand out prominently. Large statues might also be placed in front of a tall garden hedge. A bright white statue in front of a dark green hedge contrasts nicely. Small to medium-sized statues make ideal accent pieces for flowerbeds and other landscape features. Use staggered or sporadic spacing to create a more natural look. Ivy and other climbing vines can be trained to climb up statues to help them blend with the garden plants. Statues can also be used to accent or define a garden pathway. Place two statues on either side of the pathway, either at the ends or throughout the length to add an appealing element. If the landscape has a bench or set of decorative chairs, a small statue, such as a sitting gnome can be placed on the edge of the seat. If you want to establish a peaceful feeling in your garden, try to keep most of the garden art low to the ground and unobtrusive. Then again, if you want your garden to be invigorating and energising, use lots of vertical elements. Selecting natural colours or colours similar to your plants will create a more restful feeling, while contrasting colours create excitement. The kind of garden art that you choose can really help tie together the elements of your garden and create the feeling that
you want. Create an Asian-inspired garden with a statue, or several statues that fit the theme. Buddhist temples, Buddha and dragons are some common choices. You can also place several statues together to create a theme or mood. Group together wild animals, fairies, cherubs or barn animals to create a stone garden that is whimsical and unique. Lastly do give a thought to the material of the sculptures in relation to the weather conditions. You don't want to end up with statues that cannot withstand the heat, dampness, humidity or those that will crack and split during winters. (Sukhmani is a Chandigarh-based interior & landscape designer)
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Seasonal tadka
It’s good news for those zipping past on Chandigarh-Patiala road, as Season5, the take-away and drive-in eating outlet opened at Zirakpur recently.
This outlet will serve motorists’ looking for a quick bite. The outlet will serve a wide variety of food, including Indian and Chinese dishes.
It specialises in vegetarian and non-vegetarian kebabs, tawa kalaji and bhuna murgh. Season5 is a group managed by experienced staff and master chefs who have worked in 5-star hotels. This is Season5 first outlet in area and they have also planned to open outlets in Chandigarh and Panchkula. So, if you are in a hurry but do not want to compromise with your meal, you know where to go. —TNS
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High Spirits
Ingredients
Instructions Muddle mint and lime in a mixing glass. Add Havana Club, jasmine syrup and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake. Put the mixture into a tall glass, add crushed ice and top with soda or 7up. Garnish with jasmine flower. Cocktail tips: When making a cocktail with mint leaves always choose big mint leaves and smell the fragrance of mint for tastier cocktail. (Mishra is a cocktail jockey)
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Train to the Oscar
The Information and Broadcast Ministry has chosen Barfi! as India's official entry to the Oscars. We think that the film is wonderful though not of Oscar caliber and we doubt it will be selected. So here are our suggestions for what should have been sent to the Oscars. This was a highly original concept and film which was endearing in its simplicity. To the Oscar Board, it would have looked like an Iranian film. The movie had excellent performances and universal appeal. It was commercial yet innovative and entertaining. A hit and still missed! Anurag Kashyap's masterfully executed dream film is so distinctly Indian. It is ruthless and true to the subject. The film is entertaining and engaging with a myriad interesting characters. We haven't had such an enjoyable mafia saga in a long while and it could be our Godfather. This cinematic achievement also got a standing ovation at Cannes so it deserved being sent to the Oscars. Strong contender What a beauty with splendid performances from the cast, especially the child actors! This is a movie, the Oscar Committee would have adored because it is so unapologetic-ally Indian, honest, heart-rending, sweet and has a happy ending. Moreover, it was acclaimed at the National Awards of India and many festivals abroad. Cut above the rest This is Sujoy Ghosh and Vidya Balan's masterpiece that kept everyone hooked and guessing till the end. There is not one flaw we can pick in this movie. It was truly unconventional and original and captured the Indian city of Kolkata in a stunning way. Vidya was exceptional and even seasoned movie-goers would not have guessed the suspense. The man of the moment The Oscar committee loves biopics and this was a fine biopic with a supreme performance by Irrfan Khan. It was entertaining in a rustic manner and respectfully portrayed its protagonist. A genuinely good film.
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For old times sake
Amitabh Bachchan who recently watched English Vinglish praised Sridevi and the director Gauri
Shinde. “’English Vinglish’ a delightful film, tender, soft, beautiful, relevant .. Sridevi immaculate, director Gauri Shinde .. YMUP !! YMUP: You Make Us Proud!! .. a woman director, first time film and such maturity in its execution .. woman power on the rise !!’ he tweeted.“
Now two distinguished directors under one roof - R Balki and wife Gauri Shinde ... Indian Cinema 100 years now and for eternity !!” he added. Bachchan will be seen in a special appearance in English Vinglish. It is almost after a gap of 19 years that Sridevi and Big B will be seen together on-screen. They last worked together in 1993 in Khuda Gawah.
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It’s a girl!
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and his wife Twinkle Khanna were blessed with a daughter last morning. This is the couple's second child after 10-year-old son
Aarav. "Twinkle was blessed with a baby girl this morning," Twinkle's mother, veteran actress Dimple Kapadia said.
Twinkle delivered the baby at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. "Both mother and daughter are fine," Vijay Zaveri, a family friend said. Akshay has been busy promoting his forthcoming film Oh My God, set to release this Friday. He was by his wife's side to welcome their daughter.
— IANS
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If the rumours are to be believed, Sunny Leone is having a tough time finding an apartment and getting approval from housing societies in Mumbai because of her porn star image.
However, Sunny cleared the air and said that she has already finalised a place. “The news about me is not true. Not sure where that information came from. But I have a place finalised in India,” Sunny updated.
She also denied the reports of her doing an item number with Priyanka Chopra in Shootout At Wadala.
“I'm really sorry everyone but I won't be doing the item number that is mentioned in the news paper. LOL. I would love to work with PC, it would be the best day ever!! Ragini MMS 2 is the next movie I will be shooting,’ she wrote on Twitter.
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Problem of plenty
He is keen on casting Katrina Kaif as the female lead and she is also keen on doing the movie as she will have plenty of screen time with Hrithik Roshan.
The Knight and Day will be shot early next year.
While Katrina wants to do it but she has already agreed to do Gundey featuring Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh.
Arjun Kapoor is her rakhi brother and he has personally asked her to do the movie.
She also gets along fabulously with Ali Abbas Zafar.
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Tough act
Tell us about your role in
Arjun? Women are generally considered soft, which is why they are not given roles that involve fighting; but in Arjun I have to run, jump around and even wrestle with men. Did you prepare for the role? I was asked to watch videos of Angelina Jolie and Castle as the creative team wanted me to be something like her. I am pleased with my hot look in the show. Riya is always dressed in jeans and bright-coloured outfits. I also have to wear six inches heels during all my action scenes. Will you return to Iss
Pyaar..? I am not sure if I will be doing it anymore. But, I have not been officially intimated on this. Having said this, I must share that I need time for myself as well. It would be impossible for me to handle two shows at a time. Are you traditional in real life? I am not a traditional woman and I am not a hardcore feminist either. I am just a sweet girl who likes to be pampered. What kind of men do you like? I love chivalrous men who open doors and pull chairs for women. Women should be treated like this.
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Deepika Padukone’s ex-flame and son of industrialist Vijay Mallya, Siddharth Mallya, is all set to make his debut on the small screen as a host and judge of the fourth season of Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl. The show will be aired on NDTV Good Times starting October 29. Siddharth will join model-turned actress Lisa Haydon and ace lensman Atul Kasbekar to hunt the calendar girl for the season. Together, they will be on the lookout for a girl who has oomph, charisma and a body that can carry the bikini well. As many as 12 lucky contestants will dive into different avatars in a bid for a spot on the Kingfisher Calendar. This is going to be one of its kind contest with many beautifull girls participating in the
contest.
Model Hunt: Siddharth Mallya
Pooja Bedi has a new family member - a little Shih Tzu pup. And her daughter Aalia has named the pet Gaga after the international pop star Lady Gaga. “My 14-year-old daughter Aalia is a human encyclopedia on Lady Gaga! Hence, the little pup has been named Gaga," tweeted Pooja. The puppy has been gifted to Aalia by Pooja’s new beau Akashdeep Sehgal, better known as Sky. The two became thick friends while they were participants on the reality show Bigg Boss.
Pet pal: Pooja Bedi Model-turned-actress Mahek Chahal's stint in Bigg Boss earned her name and fame, but her rivals still attribute this success to her friendship with the superstar Salman Khan. However, Mahek has once again denied that Salman helped her. She said if Salman had supported her she would have done more Bollywood films. After Bigg Boss she hosted Super Fight League show and a special song with Bengali star Prosenjit in the film Bikram Singha, a Bengali version of
Singham.
On her own: Mahek Chahal Samir Kochhar is reeling with excruciating leg pain these days. Sadly, the actor hasn't got enough time to rest and recover from it. The actor was busy shifting his house and his daily soap Bade Achhe Laggte Hain keeps him busy, leaving no time for rest. Samir, who has been suffering from the pain for a while now, kept ignoring it until he got bed-ridden for two days.
Conditions apply
Anushka Sharma is naturally skinny and she loves her body type. She says that she works out and is strong. She never faints on sets. She shot three songs consecutively for Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl and danced everyday for five weeks.
House warming: Sunny Leone Over shadowed
Ileana D'Cruz made a difficult and a different debut in Barfi. People are going gaga over Ranbir Kapoor. She says that she knew that would happen. She wanted to do the movie which is a milestone in her career. Bipasha Basu was exhausted and unwell during the promotions of Raaz 3. Nevertheless, she travelled to all the cities and visited a lot of temples in those cities to pray for her movie which is her first hit in ages.
Divine intervention: Bipasha Basu We hear of actresses fainting but this one is new. Paresh Rawal is not used to promotional activities and travelling for the same.
The veteran actor was dragged by Akshay Kumar to promote Oh My God! and he felt dizzy and had to be sent back home leaving Akshay to do all the promotional work by himself. It is funny!
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: Try to reduce the amount of cash you spend on groceries. New attractions are likely to be serious. Do not hold back anything from your boss. Sportsmen: focus on exercise and diet. Put problems aside for an evening of cheer.
Tarot message: Don’t waste an opportunity. Lucky colour: Turquoise. Magic number: 44
TAURUS: Check all figures related to jointly held funds. Women: do not go in for idle gossip. Your friends and support network are all behind you at the moment. A new project can get the go-ahead. Tarot message: Keep your eyes on the future.
Lucky colour: Fiery-red. Magic number: 28 GEMINI: This is a very hazardous day for speculation. Take time out for meditation to disengage from the thoughts that keep churning over the past. You will find that many of your negative emotions are coming from external sources. Tarot message: Don’t do anything at the cost of health. Lucky colour: Lotus-pink. Magic number: 33 CANCER: Get all of your affairs in better order. Avoid careless spending. This is not a time for delegating responsibility. Problems can be resolved without any major stress from you. Travel to different places and take up a subject that inspires your spiritual growth. Tarot message: Be positive. Lucky colour: Peacock-blue. Magic number: 36 LEO: A good day for negotiating contracts. Seek publicity for business plans. You are unlikely to get much chance to relax this evening. Women: beware of deception. As the day progresses, things will be sorted out. Tarot message: Do not be in the rush.
Lucky colour: Silver-grey. Magic number: 54 VIRGO: Your card “The Magician” casts a smile on health. It is a useful day for discussing long-term plans. A telephone call or a friend gives pleasure in the evening. Your energy levels are at a peak. Tarot message: Spend time meeting experienced people.
Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 37
LIBRA: The ‘Queen of Swords’ reveals that new love attractions are likely to be serious. Life at home is much easier. Spend your spare time in the company of your loved ones. Tarot message: You can make things happen out of the most unlikely circumstances.
Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 56 SCORPIO: A day of mixed luck. Students: expect extra pocket money. Your patient stand will begin paying dividends. Any projects connected with study, travel and cultural pursuits will be very satisfying. Tarot message: Don’t try to end all the deadlocks in one go. Lucky colour: Ebony.
Magic number: 25 SAGITTARIUS: Businessmen: avoid making any important business move. Try not to rely on anybody else to help you achieve your goals right now.Legal matters could take an expected turn and surprise you with a positive twist.
Tarot message: Do not let trivial problems haunt you. Lucky colour: Deep-red. Magic number: 28 CAPRICORN: A relative may behave in a rather unpredictable manner. Set your priorities. Early morning surprises can turn into afternoon achievements. Take a break with lunch and forget about the million things you have to do.
Tarot message: Capitalise on your strength. Lucky colour: Forest-green. Magic number: 32 AQUARIUS: Your health could be worrying you a little, so it would be wise to see a professional for the best treatment. An interest in alternative lifestyles and travel to interesting places will lead to personal development.
Tarot message: Don’t do anything at the cost of health. Lucky colour: Cherry-red. Magic number: 43 PISCES: Work-mates may be rather aggressive. Emotionally you could be easily disturbed. This could be a time of sweeping changes. This is also a positive time for business partnerships and joint ventures. Tarot message: Lack of persistence can be disastrous. Lucky colour: White.
Magic number: 47
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is September 26...
Negotiating a pay rise could be on the cards. You'll be able to negotiate a much better salary, provided you don't take 'no' for an answer. Keep pushing for what you want. You've got great skills and a wonderful work ethic. An employer will be willing to dig deep to keep you in the organisation. If you're self-employed, go ahead and raise your rates. Some customers will grumble, but most won't blink. You're a talented person and should be paid accordingly. Your birth on the 26th day of this month improves your life path by increasing your capability to function and succeed in the business world. On your birthday, an experienced person may have some valuable advice for you. In this environment you have the skills to work very well with others, thanks to the 2 and 6 energies combining in this date. There is a marked increase in organisational, managerial and administrative abilities. You are efficient and handle money very well. You have a wonderful combination of being good at both the broad strokes and the finer details. Your mood is cheerful, cordial and inspiring. Your dreams could be prophetic, so pay attention to subconscious stirrings. You are likely to experience strong emotions that last throughout the day. You'll have all you need in order to enjoy and build on the quality of your life; don't change anything. If you are in a solid relationship, you can expect to make an important decision about living together or purchasing a house together. Don't rush things and try not to cause stress as you may have to bear the consequences.
Your capacity to react quickly to safeguard a situation or avoid a crisis could take you by surprise. At times like this you discover who you truly are. Your mind will be completely focused on work. You have all the evidence that you need for a court case.
Compatible signs: Taurus, Cancer. Lucky colours: Red, Hazel. Lucky days: Sunday and Monday. Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 15, 18, 20.
Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26, 1981) is a professional American tennis player. The Women’s Tennis Association has ranked her world number one in singles on five separate occasions. She became the world number one for the first time on July 8, 2002, and regained this ranking for the fifth time on November 2, 2009.
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A suitable film
Siddharth Anand has cast Hrithik Roshan in the remake of Knight and Day.
Beautiful and talented Sana Khan, who made her debut with Kitani Mohabbat Hai Season 2 and grabbed limelight by playing the role of Lavanya in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, is enjoying her stint as the leading lady in Arjun on Star Plus. She talks about her role, the show and more.
Fishing for the right face
Gaga over a puppy
No help
from Salman
Knee(l) down
Rani Mukerji does not want to answer any personal questions, especially the ones about Aditya Chopra. She insists that all her interviews for promoting Aiyaa be taped so that words are not added here and there. She is more than happy to be promoting the movie but will only talk about herself and her movies.
Power-puff girl
Praying for success
League of his own
An emotional issue needs immediate tactful handing. Mood: Prone to committing
mistakes.