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Where music is life
When one’s aim is clear, nothing else matters. No material possessions or wants or recognition is important then, at least this is how Tochi Raina perceives life.
With around a dozen hits in Bollywood movies, including Pardesi for Dev D and Gal Mitthi Mitthi for Aisha, Tochi considers his music as sadhna. He left home in Patiala to learn music from Pandit Vinod Kumar in Delhi. “Life was tough then. I spent considerable time surviving on chanas and living on the DTC bus stop behind the Gurdwara Moti Bagh Sahib,” reveals Tochi, who would walk 20 kilometres and back to learn music. In Chandigarh on Friday to release his brother Arvinder Raina’s music album as well announce the launch of music portal music-hits.com, Tochi says meditation helped him maintain his calm in adverse circumstances. “During my days of struggle, it was a bunch of good-hearted taxi drivers who were my moral support,” says Tochi, who practiced table for hours at night. The journey from a homeless existence to playback success has not been easy. “I learnt from my Guru for a good two decades. I am learning still,” says Tochi, who gave five years of his life to study the industry and connect with people. His first break came with Bulle Shah in A Wednesday and the rest followed. His riyaaz has continued to date. The time from five in the morning to one in the afternoon is riyaaz time and he doesn’t compromise on that at all. He generally records at nights. “Riyaaz karegain to raaj karengen,” is his mantra. Tochi only takes up projects that suit his sensibilities. “I am all for poetry in music. Vulgur is not my style. I flatly refuse to do songs that do not gel with my taste,” says Tochi, whose recent song Motorwala from upcoming movie Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana is already a rage on the Internet. A lot many are in the pipeline and Tochi is sure of their success! Sufiana is his style. “I am still struggling to reach where I really want to,” says Tochi, who wants to take his music group Band of Bandagi to international levels. He aspires to do a world tour with a hundred musician choir to spread his message amid the
youth. mona@tribunemail.com
Call of fate
The Destiny is the name of the album by Arvinder Raina and destiny has played a major role in shaping his career. His looks, which he dons while performing or special occasions, has a certain Jamaican streak that stands for his experimental style in music. Having worked with the who’s who of the Hindi film industry, luck did not favour this singer-composer who has learnt both Indian classical and Western music. Fate took him to Malaysia where he is settled now, learning and teaching music. With seven tracks in total in this album, one, Maye Ni Maye, is dedicated to his mother. The album releases in its Tamil version as well. Arvinder is also the face of the portal music-hits.com.
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Sentimental Score
The Economist will be in a better position to explain this trend using all available equations and proportions, but for someone who likes regional cinema in Punjab this can be summed up in one word — ‘fantabulous’. Every second either sees an announcement or launch of a Punjabi movie and the number keeps growing!
The regional language genre is definitely on a high tide and the trend is now moving on a fast track. Adding to the number is the Punjabi film Bikkar Bai, Senti-Mental, starring Jassi Jasraj, Preeti Jhangiani and Shahbaz Khan. The movie has been produced by Sandeep Bansal and Kamaljeet Kaur, and directed by Gautam Nagrath. The title is interesting and so are the stories behind it. Production angle
Contributing to the growth of the Punjabi film industry, two new production houses, Prabh Sharan Films and Shanti Films, have been launched in Chandigarh with a vision to offer richly flavoured content to the Punjabis. The production houses are co-producing Bikkar Bai, Senti-Mental, which will release in the second week of November. I
like it already Sajna Ve Sajna was her debut in Punjabi cinema. It was then that she took a liking to Punjabi cinema. Preeti comes back on Punjabi silver screen after a long time with Bikkar Bai, Senti-Mental. So, what took this Bollywood actor so long to slip into the role of a traditional Punjabi kudi? “I liked the medium after Sajna Ve Sajna, but I didn’t want to do just about anything. I waited for the right kind of script,” she says. Preeti plays a traditional wife who is a pillar of strength for her family. So there is no extensive training in dialect or dressing. “I have shot for a Punjabi film and it is easy now,” she says. Now that she is making a comeback after a long time, Preeti can definitely make out the difference in this medium. “It has changed so much; good scripts, good roles, everything has become grand,” adds Preeti. Hear me out You can either choose to remain around things that bother or get up and do something about it. Singer-actor Jassi Jasraj falls in the second category. He exposes the ‘wrong’ through this Punjabi movie. “I play Bikkar Bai in the movie, which is based on the rules by which I have lived by,” says Jasraj, who has been in limelight one time to many for calling a spade-a-spade. He plays himself in the movie, which according to him is difficult. “If you play a character it is much easier; but playing myselfwas difficult.” Voice to reckon with Baritone voice and a strong personality, Shahbaz Khan can sabotage an entire scene with the two things. He modestly turns this down. “I don’t think so. In fact, these two things have been more of a negative with me because I get typical roles due to them,” says Shahbaz, who makes a full-fledged entry into Punjabi cinema with this film. With television, cross-over movie The Unforgetable and other projects in hand, the actor is all gung-ho about Punjabi cinema. “It has become bigger and better, and it is nice to be a part of it. I would like to do more Punjabi cinema and better roles.” jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Festive flavour
The season of festivities is here, so how can we not talk about festive fare! Beginning with Navratras that has almost all hotels and restaurants prepare some satvik food for the devout, the days of 'fun, food and frolic' go ahead with some more festivals in line.
And cooking up some delectable meals for the festive days ahead, restaurants have their menu cards sizzled up for the festive fare. Well, catching up with the Navratra fever, JW Marriott not only brings to you a sacred Navratra buffet and Navratra special thali with mouth-watering traditional delicacies, refreshing drinks and an exclusive ambience for a special festive experience, but they also have a global range of starters. "For this festive season, we have an all-starters buffet in line. We will present the gourmand with starters from across the globe, which will include American, Middle-Eastern, Japanese to name a few," says Chef Pallav. With twenty-two starters this buffet will also include grilled meats. But that's not all. For Diwali, Marriott plans to have a Pakistani food festival and for this they are trying to rope in chefs from the neighbouring country. Well, the craze for food is never-ending and since restaurants are the best places to try some great cuisine, Hotel Park Plaza too has planned some palatable menu for the festive season. "Since the Navratras are on, so we have a special Navratra thali that includes paneer makhani, aloo dahiwala, masaledar arbi, panifal ki sabji, samak ke chawal and some dishes to relish. For the coming festivals, we have an exclusive vegetarian menu at Cinnamon for Karva Chauth and Grand Trunk Road—Food from Kabul to Kanyakumari starting just after Dussera. "Most people fast during this time of the year but that does not mean they stop eating out. Everyone likes to have a change in their daily routine and fasts too mean that you need some variety in your meal, so we have a special Navratra thali for the guests who come to us during fasts," says Vijay Sharma, general manager, Hotel Mountview. With dishes like kuttu ke atta ki puri, sewang masala, shakarkandi chaat, sabudana khichdi and more the festive fare does not end with Navratra as they too have some special dishes coming up for the days ahead. If this leaves you wanting for more then Hotel Taj too has its specialties ready for the auspicious nine days and days ahead. "For the Navratras we have the special Navratra thali of which the menu changes daily. Kuttu ke atta ki puri, sabudana khichidi, kacha kele ki bhaji, lauki kaju ka kofta are some of the items and for the days ahead we have the 'night destination'. Since the festive season has started and people have late nights, we have started our late night food street (on Friday and Saturday) that begins at 12 midnight and is on till early morning. Here people can relish street food variety like anda ka parantha, keema parantha, dhaba wali chai and many more items. That's not all, we even have a special dessert buffet, where people can relish almost 16 sweet dishes," says Chef Sumant Dhadwal, executive chef, Hotel Taj, Chandigarh. Well, with so many options, this festive season is sure to add some weight to your persona.
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GET PHYSICAL Aerobic exercise is believed by many scientists to be the single best predictor of weight maintenance. You can even lose weight without exercise by reducing your caloric intake, but it takes a regular dose of exercise to keep your weight off. Somewhere between 30 to 40 minutes of moderate intensity exercise five days per week is probably the right way to do it.
Getting started on an aerobic exercise programme? My suggestion is to keep it simple, practical and realistic. Don't try to make up for years of inactivity all at once. If you can do any physical activity right inside your living room or in the garden of your home and if it requires no special equipment getting started becomes so convenient. Keep it simple Write down what day (s) of the week you'll exercise, what time of the day, minutes of activity, location and the activity you'll do. A simple plan might look like this …. The first and foremost thing is that the apparel you choose to wear should be loose fit, so that there is adequate provision for free flow of air. Take a 20 minute brisk walk early in the morning or evening. You can add some abdominal crunches and push ups. Abdominal crunches means you lie down on the floor mat, keep your hands beneath your neck and keep your knees bent, start lifting your upper body looking up to the ceiling. Fifteen to twenty repetitions for one set could be the good idea. Start with two or three sets of the crunches. As they get easier, you can increase the intensity of crunches. Similar sets of sit ups (knees bent hand beneath your neck and lift your upper body to the knees) and leg lifts (lie down on the floor and keep your hands close to the lower spine and lift your legs up and down) could further strengthen your muscles throughout your abdominal area. For push ups lie on the floor with hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Keep the body straight, lower body to floor by bending arms. Push body up until arms are extended. If you can't do a standard one on the floor, modify them by leaning against a wall or on your knees on the floor. The lower you go the harder they are. Record keeping Keep records of your weekly progress. Then at the end of the month, you can evaluate your progress and see if any changes need to be made. Most of us who exercise regularly can understand that exercise can elevate your mood. The list of studies show that aerobic exercise prevents or reduces the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. Eat right Ideally, the day should begin with a low fat, energy boosting breakfast, the main meal should be taken at lunch time, and the final meal of the day should be relatively light. However, many of us are likely to wait until evening for the main meal. If this is the case, try and eat early enough to allow the body time to digest - two or three hours at least. If you go to bed on a full stomach, you are likely to wake up sluggish and muzzy- headed. How you plan your meal schedule is a matter of personal choice. Body clocks and metabolic rates vary from person to person, so we get hungry at different times. When and how often you eat also depends on lifestyle and activity level. Some people prefer four or five light meals a day, others feel better with one or two large meals a day, supplemented by snacks. (Thukral is an aerobic fitness trainer)
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Canvas of glory
Last fifteen days have been really tough for Tirthankar Bhattacharya. An art curator and chairman of the Department of Art History and Visual Arts, he took up the onus of putting up an art exhibition to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the department. The task at hand, he knew wasn't going to be easy, but the magnitude of the challenge he realised better after he started working on it. "Which works to be picked, how the works should be juxtaposed, how to create a visual balance… When it's about curating an exhibition with works by the likes of MF Husain, Arpana Caur, KK Hebber, Ram Chandran, Bhupen Khakhar and Ganesh Pyne…it can't be a simple affair," says Tirthankar as the exhibition Shilpratna-Jewels of Creative Expression, opens to public on Tuesday.
Works of the total of 84 artists have been put up; needless to say, it comprises paintings in oil, mixed media and sculptures. "The idea behind putting up the exhibition is to offer art lovers an opportunity to enjoy works by the established names in the field of art. The acquisition of paintings began in the 1962. " Not everyday people get to see art works that are as old as the city itself! Not only from India, artists from abroad as well have contributed to the cause of the university. As Tirthankar shares, "Ghulam Rasul, a Pakistani artist gifted us his work in 2006 on a visit to India." Titled, Returning Home, the work shows cows heading back to their sheds at dusk. There are two works by M Anderson, a Canadian artist, who has worked with the technique Pointalism, where dots complete the painting. The figures emerge more clearly from a distance. For the MF Husain fans, it is a sketch from his Shakti series that shows the Devi riding a tiger. What he is best known for, Paramjit Singh's work is a landscape. Green takes up most of the space on the canvas, leaving a little for a white stream and yellow leaves. A treat to eyes it is! The exhibition aptly celebrates the fifty years of the department. (On till October 31)
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Master Chef Lava cakes have taken over and oozed into the culinary world like the molten burst from Mount Vesuvius! We delight in digging our spoon into a visibly firm cake, only to release a warm velvety chocolate filling, spewing out all over the platter! Some molten-cake recipes call for simply under baking the batter so the middles stay lava-like, but mini cakes get done so quickly it's best to give them a filling that won't set up at all. These richly flavoured morsels are guaranteed to stay moist and gooey, owing to a simple square of chocolate, pushed into the middle. The procedure is a bit fiddly but well worth the end result! Molten lava cakes 100 gm butter plus more for greasing 100 gm cocoa powder 8 squares of good quality chocolate. ¾ cup powdered sugar 3 large eggs 6 tablespoons maida. Method Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (180 degrees C) Butter 4 small moulds (or use 6-8 paper cases) Set up some water for boiling. Place the butter and cocoa in a smaller pan and melt over the hot water. Place an inverted tin or katori between the two vessels so that the small pan doesn't come in contact with the hot water.Remove from heat. Whisk in the sugar, then the eggs and maida. Pour the batter into the prepared moulds or paper cases about 2/3 full. Place the chocolate squares right in the middle of each cake and press down with your fingers so it rests in the middle. (Use 2 pieces for the mould or one for each case) Bake the cakes until slightly puffy and set around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. (Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
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One-stop shop
Craft Bazaar 2012 organised by Eastern Handicrafts & Handloom Development Corporation Limited brings an array of stuff to Chandigarh. On at Exhibition Ground-34, this has a selection of cane furniture. Starting from Rs 8000, it goes up to Rs 45,000 for more ornate seating.
The USP from North East is of course Muga silk saris in its golden-beige colour with colourful borders . Catering to the region, there are interesting combinations of suit dupattas in Muga silk as well. One interesting stall is of cane bags and more. From regular wallets to laptop bags, they offer all kinds of sizes and shapes. Be it a tiffin carrier or multi-pocket bag one, you will find it all here at a very affordable range. — TNS (On till October 23)
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Of sleeping babus & awakened middle class
As a rule, intellectuals lock themselves in an ivory tower unmindful of others for whom their concern and academic discourse is meant for. However, eminent writer Gurcharan Das revels in being a public intellectual, in short one who is easily accessible to public.
Not only is his writing peppered with metaphors that common man can relate to but his lectures too are marked by an eloquence that is as lucid as profound. So much so that he makes even the 'dry' concepts like growth and economics sound simple and interesting. On the occasion of the release of his latest book India Grows at Night the prolific writer whose non-fiction works like India Unbound have become bestsellers, shares many of his beliefs. Just as the rather quirky title of India Grows at Night suggests, he does believe the government that sleeps at night has little to do with India's growth story. However, he is simultaneously also making a requiem that India must grow in the day too. As it pains him to see much of the government officials do nothing but sip chai all day, predictably institutions like bureaucracy "once the steel frame today rated as one of the worst" come under his censure. Yet many like the Election Commission, SEBI and TRAI especially the first TRAI, that included men of stature like Justice SS Sodhi, come in for fulsome praise. As for Das' not so flattering assessment of the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, he says, "No doubt he is a man of integrity but let us not forget that the qualities one seeks in a friend are not the same as one needs in a leader. No one can dispute that he lacks determination."In fact, the will to do things is a quality that Das rates above all others. Often as the CEO of Procter and Gamble while recruiting employees he would place will power above intelligence too. Interestingly in times when moral values are going in for a toss, he argues the case for Dharma, the concept of which he has elucidated in his book The Difficulty of Being Good: On the Subtle Art of Dharma. Taking a cue from Mahabharata's moral dilemmas, he delineates the difference between public and private dharma yet presses the need for dharma as a universal idea of integrity as Yudddhistra would have dittoed and as Gandhi employed in public life. Indeed, he who has read Mahabharata in Sanskrit goes back to mythology for inspiration. Only he believes one book should deal with one aim of life. For his next book on kaama (desire), often confused with sexual desire he is going to study classical Sanskrit texts with two scholars at Berkley. Desire, he believes is elemental though it often goes out of control. But then desire is what makes us get up each morning, makes him write book after book, column after column with which he hopes to bridge the gap between thought and action, between sleeping government and awakened middle class. And if this middle class wasn't hungry, he wouldn't have found his fodder and we would have been deprived of wholesome food for thought. (Catch his incisive nonika@tribunemail.com
Born to be a writer The moment Gurcharan Das passed out of the college he knew he was going to be a writer. Yet as his parents seemed uncomfortable with the prospect of unemployed Harvard graduate son, he opted for a more conventional job. And as he puts it like the man who came for dinner he stayed on and rose to be the managing director, Procter & Gamble Worldwide. But writing, his true calling, beckoned and he turned to it full time after taking premature retirement. Though his columns are avidly and widely read Das considers himself essentially a writer of books. Even though he has penned a novel and four plays he thinks non-fiction is his forte. Fiction taught him "how to tell a story" but he found his voice only with India Unbound.
India shining As Gurcharan Das hits the nail on the head seeking reforms in what he dubs decaying institutions, he doesn't think he is being unnecessarily unkind, only realistic. But pessimistic he certainly isn't. Reposing great faith in the growing middle class that is both angry and hungry and the fact that we are the second fastest growing economy in the world, he is positive India's future is bright. Hello Hinglish Gurcharan Das might be a proud Punjabi who loves to speak in his mother tongue. But he is no chauvinist. Why he even hails the birth of Hinglish, the language of conversation of drawing rooms and FM radio. In 50 years time, he hopes to see a Shakespeare of Hinglish.
No doubt
Dr. Manmohan Singh is a man of integrity but let us not forget that the qualities one seeks in a friend are not the same as one needs in a leader. No one can dispute that he lacks determination.— Gurcharan das
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Party play-list
Deepika Padukone's sexy dance moves to this zingy number make you want to get on top of a table and dance. If you're having a party, people are getting drunk so they would love to sing and dance to Main Sharabi! Get ready for repeat requests!
Mauja Hi Mauja
Subha Hone Na De
Vele from Student of The Year
Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan do complete justice to the hip-hop song. With Punjabi lyrics, hip-hop beat, and some rap thrown it, this Vishal-Shekhar composition is absolutely foot-tapping and dance-floor friendly. We like the glitzy club set too.
Jabse Mere Dil Ko Uff Featuring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, dressed like people from the 1960s, this Sajid-Wajid composition will get people into the retro mode again and make them to do rock 'n' roll. It is a great song to use in between fast-paced songs.
Recalling the student days
With just two movies behind you, how did you manage to bag your role in a Dharma Production? That's true, I consider myself really lucky, because after Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge, which was my debut and Charlie Ke Chakkar Main, which is not even released yet, things went really smooth for me as a newcomer. Nandini Shrikent, who was casting for Student of the Year, called me in for auditions. For the first round I had to read lines from another film, and two weeks she called in again and this time they had dialogues from the film itself, for which I did my part and left. After a few days I got a call from the production department saying I had got the role. Things were really that simple and it moved very fast from there. It was so exciting! What's your character like in the movie? I play this character called Shruti Pathak, who is Shania's (Alia's Bhatt's) best friend in the movie. She is a headstrong girl who has to fight to prove her mettle as she doesn't like playing second fiddle to Shania. The character is outspoken and doesn't shy from calling a spade a spade. She is also extremely ambitious and focused on her sport. Does your character draw parallels to the person you are yourself? My character is defiantly very strong, but as a person she just doesn't know how to have fun. I am completely the opposite. I am chilled out and bubbly! Yes, I am very aggressive when it comes to my work and I will do what it takes because I am a go-getter, but on the personal front, I am random if anything. I don't keep any angst within. I like to write, paint bottles, indulge in creative pursuits. I am not angry with life like my character is. Karan Johar is a director every actor worth his grain wants to work with, and you got this chance really early. How was the feeling and the experience of being directed by him? If there is one word for Karan, it is simply that he is SO sorted. He knows exactly what he wants from his characters, from his sets...it is like he has played the movie a hundred times in his head before it is even shot! The strange thing is, when I first knew I had to work with him, I took it in a very matter of factly fashion, as I have worked with other big names like Prasoon Pandey and Sujit Sarkar before. But when I met Karan for the first time, his humility intimidated me. I was so in awe of him.
Simple and beautiful
" English Vinglish is simple; that's why people like it. The film has simplicity and sensitivity. There is no melodrama. Some things have been conveyed just through expressions and no lines," said Sridevi. The 49-year-old, who has scorched the silver screen after 15 years and struck gold, is surprised at the praise that the movie, directed by first-timer Gauri Shinde, has garnered. "I am not feeling anything at the moment. I still feel dazed. I guess it will still take sometime to realise it," she said of the hoopla around the movie, which was made at a budget of Rs15 crore and managed to mint over Rs.40 crore within two weeks of its release.
Face it guys!
In fact, the beautiful actress has managed to overtake the likes of Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan who are positioned at rank 6 and 10 whereas Anushka Sharma and Priyanka Chopra are ranked at 16 and 21, respectively. This makes Kajal the most popular and sought-after actress on Facebook having already acted in more than 50 films in South Indian language films. Kajal, who is currently shooting with Akshay Kumar for Special Chabbis, has been getting good review for her Tamil film Maattrraan that released worldwide on October 12. The actress is currently shooting for six films, each in Tamil and Telugu.
Anurag Kashyap: Yes, Aiyya went wrong
“At Anurag Kashyap Film Productions Ltd (AKFPL), all films are director-driven and director approved so there is no need for Sachin to do so. And yes, Aiyya went wrong but does not mean we start the blame game. Sachin made the film what he made and what came out was what we loved,” he said.
People are spreading rumours about Anushka Sharma that she is not paired opposite Aamir Khan in PeeKay. Industry members have become jealous of her. However, sources close to her confirm that she is very much paired opposite Aamir in the movie by Rajkumar Hirani.
Meet the parents
Akshay Kumar is the co-producer of Khiladi 786. He went for the shooting on a specially-created set but he was not happy with it so he consulted Himesh Reshammiya, also a producer of the film and cancelled the shooting for a day.
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In Bigg Boss season 6, the Rajev Paul and Delnaaz Irani angle is working well with other contestants too taking sides in keeping him away or helping him woo her. But Delnaaz has already told Aashka Goradia that she has moved on in many ways. It seems this plot will become more interesting.
Javed takes the centrestage
Ajay Bhalwankar, content head of Zee TV, said, “We wanted an anchor who understands music. Sonu Nigam and Shaan were not only iconic anchors but they were also the face of the show. Javed fits the bill perfectly because he has already been associated with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in the past and is a very talented singer. He is calm, composed and at the same time spontaneous and has a great sense of humor. We were happy to see him equally charged to host the show. We wish him all the very best in his new endeavour.” The mega auditions are over and it’s time to announce India’s ‘Top 15’ contestants who will embark on a challenging musical ride in the quest for the coveted trophy of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012. Javed Ali, who recently rocked the nation with chart toppers like the title track of Ishaqzaade and the soulful Kun Faya Kun (Rockstar), said, “It’s a huge responsibility that Zee TV has given me to host this prestigious show and I thank them for it. I am working hard to do justice to the role as not only my voice, also my observation will matter. Really looking forward to it.” The ‘Top 15’ contestants include Kunal Pandit, Vishwajeet Borwankar, Arsh Mohammed and Subhrima Bhadury from Mumbai, Jaspreet Sharma, Shehnaz Akhtar and Arshpreet Kaur from Punjab, Mohammed Aman and Renu Nagar from Rajasthan, Jasraj Joshi from Pune, Padmanav Bordoloi from Guwahati, Parul Mishra from Gorakhpur, Madhuri Dey from Kolkata and Mrunmayee Tirodkar from Goa.
Dream come true
She has to choose from two of her most beloved pupils. Finally Bhali Pari loses out and all powers are bestowed on Khushi Pari and eventually she becomes Rani Pari. Bhali Pari feels insulted and turns evil and decides to take revenge. Rukhsar Rehman on joining the show said, “I can’t express it in words how I felt when I was offered this role. I was extremely happy, excited and nervous. It sounds like a very interesting concept and I always wanted to play this role. Every girl wants to be treated like a fairy, look glamorous in a heavy dress. I am offered to play the role of a God Mother.”
Pavitra Rishta makers Balaji telefilms was planning a one year leap but now with the Soham (Ankit Narang) and Archana (Ankita Lokhande ) track working well the plan has been dropped. The focus of the story will be on Soham’s bond with Manav (Hiten Tejwani) and the family.
Time for replacement
With Pratigya on its way out, Yash Patnaik’s new show Veera will replace it. The story is about brother-sister relationship. Sudhanshu Pandey too will star in the show. It also has Sneha Wagh, who appeared in Jyoti earlier. She will play the role of the sister.
Fun with Falguni
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First-day-first show
A school competition, two best friends in love with the same girl, Student of The Year is a true Bolly romcom from Karan Johar's stable. Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra, Kayoze Irani and Sana Saeed debut in this dreamy flick that has all typical ingredients of KJO's flicks. Here is how viewers rate this one.
The film has youthful energy. It reminds one of the college days. Songs perk up this film with a typical storyline. Varun Dhawan impresses with his moves. Mansi Sharma, government employee Just there It could have been a KJO masterpiece. But it just falls short of that. The debutante actors impress. Love, fight and flirting keep up the pace. A sure entertainer. Rahul Vaid, engineering student An amalgamation SOTY has a rather predictable storyline. It is an interesting mix of earlier Karan Johar films. A very average film in total. Taashi, Post graduate student Bollywoody flick Beautifully picturised film where there are so many songs and dances that one gets annoyed with it. Seems like every five minutes there is another very well-dressed, well-rehearsed, well-choreographed number. Wish few were withheld for the next movie. Tammna Bhandari, teacher All fluff, no stuff Had high hopes seeing the promos and hit numbers. Strangely despite having everything in place, it does not click. Comparisons with earlier films mar this otherwise okay film. Kanchan, lawyer As told to Mona
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The year ahead
If your birthday is October 20...
This year, you'll be able to clarify disagreements, tensions will be alleviated and you'll be able to live peacefully. If you want others to approach you, first you must approach them. A positive time, so do not fear anything. Make the most of this, as collaboration is very good at this time. Try to avoid a long journey as you are too weak to travel. Instead of just sitting around why not get involved in something that will improve your earning power? It is a great year to pamper yourself and do things that you enjoy the most. Try not to force others to do things that you won't do. Dedicate your time and energy in helping others, but do not get involved in matters that do not concern you at all. Don't self medicate as chances of drug dependency may increase. You will make good money, but try not to let it slip through your fingers. Try not to say the wrong things at the wrong time; be careful not to hurt the feelings of the ones you love. Your sharp observation will help you stay ahead of others. You're not getting much cooperation from family, which is discouraging. Part of the problem is that your relatives don't approve of your personal life. Don't change your ways to satisfy others. You're better off following your own instincts. People who love you know you're a good, ethical person. If aspects of your lifestyle don't sit well with them, that's their problem. You'd never intentionally hurt someone or abuse your power. When faced with a choice between defending your partner and pleasing a relative, choose the former. Come December and rest will be important, as you have been facing lot of mental pressure recently. Recreation and entertainment will help you relax. Dig deep beneath the surface to find out more about the investment scheme that seems to be attracting you, but consult experts before making any commitment. Some people will tend to promise more than they can deliver; forget about them. Your fresh investments have gone down well and proved self-generating. Recovery of old dues is on the cards; thanks to your polite but firm reminders. Some pleasant events will boost your spirits as well as bank balance. Mood: Emotional and easily distracted Compatible signs: Aquarius, Leo Lucky colours: Misty-rose, Olive-green Lucky days: Tuesday and Thursday. Lucky numbers: 9, 11, 17, 22, 45.
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Astro Turf
ARIES: Avoid getting involved with demanding social chores. Minor pinpricks will provoke you. Workers in the factories will cause a number of delays. Home life will cause some interference.
Tarot message: Empty promises are certain. Lucky colour: Pomegranate-red. Magic number: 32 TAURUS:
Your card “Four of Wands” promises an excellent day. Do not feel guilty about taking time out to look after your well-being - both mental and physical. Focus on meditation, yoga and exercise. Tarot message: Avoid delays. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 42 GEMINI: Charm, diplomacy, respect and cooperation are far better attributes while dealing with people if you want positive results. Tendencies for manipulation or revenge should be controlled and contained. Job applications yield good results. Tarot message: Do what is right. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 65 CANCER: Be prepared for multiple invitations to social events and gatherings. Your family may be having a big get-together to renew the spirit of the clan. Your magnanimity can get the better of you when you offer to host it at your place. Tarot message: Don’t be dismissive. Lucky colour: Royal-blue. Magic number: 36 LEO: Now is the time to distinguish clearly between wants and needs. Your desires seem to have no end, but take care of your bank balance. You can look forward to hearing from a friend who can drop in for pot-luck. Tarot message: Beware of depleting your energy or resources on others. Lucky colour: Cream. Magic number: 33 VIRGO: A healthy competition instinct can be harnessed for greater accomplishment. Stick to what you know and do best; you won’t go wrong. Do not let too many people know what you are planning. Tarot message: Versatility and presence of mind will bail you out of a situation. Lucky colour: Turquoise. Magic number: 64
LIBRA: An urgent job or a crisis can all drag you back to the workplace. Make the best of it by doing what must be done quickly and effectively. A chance encounter with an ex-flame may revive old memories. Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of a will-power. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 24 SCORPIO:
You should give a serious thought to your business. Decisions that need to be made, especially involving your career, should not be put off. Be alive to the danger of minor injury. Tarot message: Focus on the better to mitigate the bitter. Lucky colour: Silver-grey. Magic number: 54 SAGITTARIUS: Major domestic purchases can be made with confidence, but will not be available till next week. Be patient, even though you want it immediately. Love life suffers due to family problems. Tarot message: Take limited risks with you capital. Lucky colour: Sea-green. Magic number: 60 CAPRICORN: Put your knowledge into practice or learn how to do something better. Working women: be careful while dealing with clients. Children may enjoy the company of their parents. Businessmen find the day quite hectic. Tarot message: Plan your life to avoid delays. Lucky colour: Peacock-green. Magic number: 29 AQUARIUS: Your card is “Fortune”, so this can be a good day on the financial front. Try your luck at a range of speculative possibilities. Women between the age group of 40-45: take care of your health. Tarot message: Use careful judgment in handling issues involving property. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 61 PISCES: Schedule a group meeting today. It can be both productive and enjoyable. If you shoot for what you really want, it just might happen. Businessmen: think twice before signing a new deal. Tarot message: Deal with minor difficulties at work. Lucky colour:Rainbow-pastels. Magic number: 55
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Rhythmic moments with music which include aerobic, dancing and stepper moments, swimming, walking, climbing steps, cycling, all the cardio machines like treadmill, stair climber and many other activities are all examples of aerobic or cardio activities. 
The festive and party season is on and everyone feels like celebrating and dancing. You don't have to go to a fancy club or dandiya night to dance. You can have a party at home with these foot-tapping songs that are guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor! No matter what people's tastes are, it is Hindi music that actually gets people on the floor. So here are our favourites...
Main Sharabi 
We know this song is a little old now but the beats are evergreen. People will be delighted to hear this and will remember all the good times they have had and dance with renewed energy, matching the steps to the ones done by Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in the song. The Punjabi song is perfect to play at a wedding party too.
Mika makes any song magical and this is the perfect party song. Even though it is inspired by Pitbull's Give Me Everything Tonight, we just love the vibrant energy of the song that gets everyone moving and singing their hearts out! The video is colourful too. No matter what your mood is, this song will lift you up and make your party happening! Rock on to the beat of Desi Boyz and live life to the fullest. 
from Teri Meri Kahaani
It was perhaps her charm in ads that caught the eye of Bollywood's kingpin Karan Johar to cast her for his film Student Of The Year. But it was her talent and experience which come from her widely acclaimed theatre performance that clinched the deal for Manasi Rachh. She essays a role she doesn't exactly relate to, yet understands it perfectly well. We catch up with her.
Sridevi is happy with the success of English Vinglish. The veteran actress believes the simple story of a housewife stuck with the woes of the English language as well as expressive screenplay has helped the movie strike a chord with the audiences. Sridevi is especially glad that it didn't take any melodrama to attract viewers.
Singham fame Kajal Aggarwal has not only established herself in Bollywood, but has become one of the most sought-after actresses down South. In a recent survey, an online social networking site positioned her Facebook page among the Top 5 in the category of most-liked actors and directors in Bollywood and Hollywood.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap accepted that his latest production Aiyya, starring Rani Mukerji and Prithviraj, went wrong and defended director Sachin Kundalkar. In a report published, Sachin went against producers’ wishes and edited the film the way he wanted to. But Anurag vehemently denies it.
Anushka is in
Jacqueline Fernandez's parents are in town and they met up with her boyfriend Sajid Khan. They don't want to get married now but their relationship is serious and the parents are happy for them. The duo will go on a vacation soon because they had not spent time with each other in a long time.
Khiladi gets fussy
The BIGG bet
Javed Ali has been signed as the latest anchor of the singing reality show along with the Top 15 contestants. The young Bollywood singer earlier was a mentor on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs 2011. The final 15 contestants were shortlisted by the mentors, Shankar Mahadevan, Rahul Ram and Sajid – Wajid.
After roping in some of the most beautiful faces of small screen like Karishma Tanna, Shama Sikander, Aditi Sajwan, SAB TV’s Baal Veer has got another addition to its stellar starcast. Bollywood actress and TV personality Rukhsar Rehman has been finalised for the role of Guru Maa in Baal Veer. The versatile actress will be seen essaying the character of a very loving and caring Guru Maa, who wants to bestow the responsibility of Parilok on a responsible Pari. 
Playing safe
Colorful set, deafening beats of dhol, swirling ghagras with shimming mirrors and the clicking of dandiyas, the set of Kaun Banega Crorepati witnessed the festival as Dandia queen Falguni Pathak performed live. Host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed everyone to the Navratri celebrations on KBC with, Ambe Mata Ki Jai. The evening kicked off with a dazzling display of dandiya. Falguni Pathak sang Odhni which had the audience grooving on the sets. The brightly colored attires of the dancers looked beautiful. So what are you waiting for? Get set to experience the magic of Navratri with Falguni Pathak on October 20, only on Kaun Banega Crorepati at 8.30 pm.
Young and restless
You share your birthday with Virender Sehwag (October 20, 1978), affectionately known as Viru or the Nawab of Najafgarh. Sehwag is an aggressive right-handed opening batsman and a part-time right-arm off-spin bowler. He played his first One-Day International in 1999 and joined the Indian Test cricket team in 2001. In April 2009, Sehwag became the only Indian to be honoured as the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World for his performance in 2008. He became the first player of any nationality to retain the award for 2009.