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Music in his soul
To beat the best in his field is what Lakhwinder Wadali aims at — he is passionate about his art and having received the best training at home has been a plus point. He zealously continues uphold the family tradition and charter new territories. In Chandigarh on Saturday to announce KJH Punjab Fashion Week, this 31-year-old shares notes from his remarkable journey.
Legacy bearer
I got music in legacy. The training started right in my childhood and continues till date. Singing is my life. This is what got me and my family recognition. In music I have immersed myself and here I belong.
Loss & gain
Being a fourth-generation artiste comes with its own set of challenges, which have to be overcome in time. I think I have come far. I share the stage with my father and uncle, the famous Wadali brothers. But I am not stopping here. My rival is my father and I am striving for the day when he says, ‘Yes, you are the best’!
Right & wrong
Life is and will always be a fine mix of sach-jhooth, acha-bura, dhoop-chaon. It’s for each one of us to find our calling and follow it. Any singer from Punjab is aware of his or her limit. I try to observe it; if others do that they will be happy.
Commercialising art
Commerce is part of any venture. I did try to promote issues by working in movies like Akhiyan Udeek Diyan and Chhevan Dariya. While the first one was based on female foeticide, the other was on drug abuse. They sank without a trace. I do want to continue working on concept-based projects, but producers to back them are few and far between.
Coming soon
My new album Ishqe Da Jaam would soon be out, which is my fourth venture. And, yes, like always, this too has one song with my father and uncle. Since they don’t do an album of their own, this is our way of reaching out to their audience. I have also done a Bollywood song for Riteish Deshmukh. Shows make me travel and music continues to anchor all aspects of my
life.
Talking fashion
The Punjab Fashion Week brings fashion designers from Delhi and Mumbai to Chandigarh. Rocky S, Munish Gupta, Sanjeeta Khaira, Prerna Bhardwaj and Amit Kashyap are a few names who have their stalls at the two-day exhibition at Hotel Shivalikview, Chandigarh. Dresses, jewellery, shoes, bags and more are what you will find here. Khurana Jewellery House, Maahi Design by Mukesh Mehra, Pammi Sidhu and Rattan Sarees will showcase their ware. The evening is reserved for a fashion show. (On till January 7)
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Back to the roots
Electronic, hip-hop, dub-step… the concoction of different kinds of music sure sounds interesting. But how about having something ‘neat’ for a change; something like neat Punjabi music, something like Satrangi Peengh 2, an album that brings Harbhajan Mann and Gursewak Mann together after two years? This is no concotion, it is no blend; it is pure folk Punjabi especially Dhadi music. Better late than never
It took Harbhajan and Gursewak two years to release Satrangi Peengh 2 after the success of Satrangi Peengh. The elder brother Harbhajan Mann takes the lead. You can’t miss his dimpled and warm smile, which makes everything sound matter of fact. “Gursewak is a pilot and he was busy. We couldn’t get much time to work together. Also, we did not want to compromise on the lyrical quality because Satrangi Peengh is a brand name. So we thought of going slow and working hard on it.” In this album, the duo has come out with nine melodious numbers. Well-known lyricist Babu Singh Maan, Shiromani Kavishwar Karnail Singh and Paras have written these songs. The album is being released be T-series and the music is by Jaidev Kumar. “I have tried to give the real Punjabi flavour in this album while laying emphasis on Dhadi music. Satrangi Peengh will provide entertainment and at the same time make people think about various social issues.” As for Gursewak, standing quietly next to his brother, this was a long-awaited project. “I have learnt a little from Harbhajan, I look up to him. This album is a collective effort to give music-lovers something fresh and neat,” shares Gursewak, who feels he had more time for riyaaz when he was young. “Now, I get time while I am travelling or driving, but I am never too far from music.” For Satrangi Peengh, it is Gursewak who is behind the instruments (he can play any Punjabi instrument) and Harbhajan has focused on singing. Hero returns
The man who gave Punjabi cinema a new dimension returns to the silver screen with director Manmohan Singh after five years. Indeed a long time! If you thought, Harbhajan Mann was analysing Punjabi cinema all this while, this is what he says, “I haven’t watched Punjabi films for a long time, I really don’t know where it is going. I hear people talk about technical excellence in Punjabi cinema, but where is it? Till date nothing matches the technical excellence of Jee Aaya Nu. We took the films to the international market and it is still there,” he adds. So, what does Harbhajan comes up with after five years — an NRI issue! “People often relate me with NRI issues, but had it not been for this, we couldn’t have opened the market of Punjabi cinema,” adds Harbhajan. The good old days
A walk down the memory lane and Harbhajan shares an emotional moment, “I remember when I sang Chithiye I received calls from guys who hadn’t called or been in touch with their mothers for long. The songs had depth; it remains etched in the memory forever.”
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Life is fine: Kalki Koechlin
Understanding Anurag
I used to be temperamental but I got over it. Anurag is very emotional and gets hyper easily. If something upsets him, he starts venting on social networking sites. Now, I have decided that when he gets upset, there will be no venting or talking and we will just go for a drive or walk or cook together. I would like to change this quality about him. What I love about him is that he is unpretentious and has a great ability to laugh at himself. All is well
I am not surprised at the rumours of a rift between us because of Huma Qureshi. This is how the industry functions. I genuinely like her because she is enthusiastic, lively and talented. Anurag appreciates that. We both go and hang out at her place and eat yummy food. We joke about these rumours. Both Anurag and I want to make our marriage work and it is important to us. I am me
I do not need people to appreciate or criticize me too much because I enjoy the filming process. I like that people either hate me or love me for my unique personality and choices rather than everyone loving me for not having a personality at all! I am not a threat to anyone and I am not competitive.
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Kajal to play a teacher
Kajal Aggarwal who is the only female with 26 men in her upcoming movie Special Chabbis is playing the role of a simple, sweet and docile school teacher.
The film stars Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles with Jimmy Shergill, Manoj Bajpai and Anupam Kher in supporting roles. The actress, who was earlier seen in Singham opposite Ajay Devgn, could not be more excited about it.
Speaking of her role, Kajal says, "It was a wonderful experience playing a teacher. I was always very notorious in my school and college days and I always gave my teachers a hard time. It was fun walking in their shoes for a bit, kudos to them! My role in Special Chabbis is quite contrary to how I am as a person so it was something different. Also, since the movie is set in the early 80's, I have worn a lot
of simple Indian clothes. It was a great experience working with Akshay Kumar. I have been a huge fan of his and I learnt a lot too." Kajal was last seen as Boxer Nisha in Murugadoss's
Thuppakki.
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Sonakshi to go glam?
This must have been a great career move for Sonakshi as she has been dreadfully trying to get rid of the desi tag that has remained attached to her since her first appearance in films. However, the blame cannot be wholly shifted from the actress as her choice of films has time and again only confirmed the tag. Recently in the film Oh My God, Sonakshi and Prabhu Deva danced for an item song in which she was seen in not-so-classy western clothing. But her first venture to make a breakthrough into fashionable western clothing was noticed. For the introductory song in Himmatwala, the ambience will be that of disco era of the 80s with shiny dance floors, disco balls, lights and mirrors. It will have 100 dancers besides 400 extras. It is being touted that the look will draw inspirations from Parveen Babi’s jig in the song Jawaani Jaaneman from the film Namak Halal. An insider from the set of the film said, “Sajid has conceived of this lavish introductory song for which he wanted Sonakshi. She has a certain rustic image that she has been trying to break out of. Though she is proud of the roles she has done so far, this song seems like the perfect platform for her to attempt a makeover. Her costumes will be designed by Manish Malhotra." The music has been composed by Sajid-Wajid who are riding high on the success of Dabangg 2. However, this particular song has been created by Sachin-Jigar. Sundhi Chauhan has rendered her powerful voice for the song. Chinni Prakash will be choreographing this it. Sajid Khan started his career as a DJ at a club in Mumbai in those times and thus is well-versed with the ambiances of that particular era. A source said, “The set is being construed in a city studio and will be called Funky Town." Sajid was contacted to confirm this news, to which he said “It's too early to talk about the song, but yes Sonakshi has been roped in."
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Exciting movies of 2013
Race 2
Chitrangda Singh and Arjun Rampal look sizzling hot in the promos and the music is catchy too. The film deals with sexual politics in the corporate environment and looks promising. The Sudhir Mishra directorial venture releases on January 18.
Neeraj Pandey made the splendid A Wednesday and now he is back with another thriller called Special 26 which is based on a jewellery store robbery in Mumbai that happened two decades ago. It stars Manoj Bajpai, Anupam Kher and Akshay Kumar.
David
Bejoy Nambiard made Shaitan and now he is back with a period-cum-contemporary movie called David. It stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, Vikram, Tabu and Lara Dutta and has an interesting premise about three different guys named David in three
different eras.
No one makes a witty riotous film quite like Vishal Bhardwaj and this time he has assembled an interesting cast. Be prepared to be shocked and laugh your heart out. We know Anushka Sharma and Pankaj Kapur will be excellent and we hope Imran Khan matches up to them.
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Imam: I am not a psycho
Bigg Boss Season 6 has been given the tagline Alag che and the serial is clearly living up to it. There are seven contestants in the house with the finale just round the corner. The melodrama of the contestants is therefore very intense.
On the New Year, Imam was kidnapped by the crew of Bigg Boss from the main house and put into a secret chamber, where he stayed for 24 hours. He got to see the live footage of the happenings inside the house. On his arrival into the house, he characteristically kept rambling against his housemates. What makes this show even more different is that this time around reporters were allowed into the activity area of the house to ask questions directly to the contestants. Press conference has been an original addition to the show that had previously never ever appeared to have happened on Bigg Boss. This was sure to have shaken the contestants as the questions they were asked shed some light on how they had been portrayed outside. Imam Siddique had to face the brunt of his eccentric behaviour inside the house. He was asked if he was a psycho, which he answered saying, “I am honest and humble human being. I am not a psycho... you can get my medical check-up done. Like everyone I also react spontaneously when I am angry...I lose temper." Imam has been the most ill-tempered and non-compliant of all the contestants. He even triggered a war of words with the show’s host Salman Khan. When queried about that incident he said, "I did not have a tiff with him
(Salman). I misbehaved with him. I have respect for Salman... I have known him for 25 years." He also added, "I don't think this is the right time to talk about that episode. I will talk about it when I will be out of the show." Imam also made it evident that he was in the show to play a game, "I am here to play the game. If I win the show I will go to
Haj. Then I will open a school in Rajasthan.” It was not only Imam who was questioned but all the other contestants as well. Urvashi Dholakia was probed about the Bakhtiyar incident. Sana Khan and Rajeev Paul were also quizzed about their equation. As the show is heading for its finale on January 12, it is only getting more interesting.
— HRM
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Ram to host Welcome
The show is based on the international format of Come Dine With Me. In Welcome, instead of strangers, there will be TV celebs who will not only prepare dinner for four other guests and then be judged for the same, but will also open their houses for the camera. Yes, the episodes will be shot in their homes, which will be a treat for their fans. At the end of each week, one of the five celebrities that hosted dinner will be declared the winner. Reality byte: Ram Kapoor Says Ram Kapoor,” I am extremely excited about hosting Welcome. It is a never-seen-before kind of a reality show and I am glad to be a part of it. I hope the audiences enjoy this culinary experience we are presenting to them.” Sanaya Irani, who is chilling out post her hit show Star Plus’ Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon ended, has now something to talk about. She is not only part of the celebrity gang in the new Life Ok show Welcome - Baazi Mehmaa Nawazi Ki but also been approached by the same producers for another television serial on Life Ok. Rithvik Dhanjani aka Arjun in Pavitra Rishta has now got a new job. He will be hosting Zee TV’s upcoming talent-based show, India’s Best Dramebaaz. The show will feature talented kids, inclined towards acting, between 5 to 12 years of age.
Rithvik Dhanjani Anjum Farooki aka Gauri of Balika Vadhu got married on December 29 to Saqib Syed. She had quit the show when she got engaged and now is looking forward to her honeymoon. Although she will not return to Balika Vadhu, she does plan to act sometime in the future. We sure are looking forward to her comeback! Break even: Anjum Farooki Resshmi Ghosh, who is famous for her vamp roles and currently seen in Piya Ka Ghar Pyara Lage, will soon tie the knot. She will marry Siddharth Basudev, seen in Amrit Manthan, on February 1 in Kolkata. They both fell in love while working in Shobha Somnath Ki. His caring nature drew her towards him.
Getting knotty: Resshmi Ghosh Name game
Everyone wants good luck and many people take the help of numerology; Swwapnil Joshi seems to be one of them. He has added an extra 'w' in the spelling of his name. Swwapnil says he’s not superstitious and he added this as one of his close friends asked him to.
Zoa’s new role
Zoa Morani is doing Vikram Bhatt's film Bhaag Johnny. She is paired opposite Kunal Khemu and the movie also stars Vivaan Shah. Bhaag Johnny is about a man
who leads two lives and then how situations make him choose one over the other.
Anushka Sharma is really upset at the way her name has been flung around in rivalry with other actresses. She says she is too dignified to talk about her endorsements and has no need to slash her fee to steal endorsements from other actresses. She just wants to be left alone. People can make up all the stories they want!
Go on: Anushka Sharma
Nana Patekar is a veteran actor. Recently, he praised Priyanka Chopra's acting abilities via social networking sites and said that she has no competition in the acting department. Certain actresses and star wives would disagree with this
statement.
All praise: Nana Patekar Here is a poster of Mark Wahlberg-Russell Crowe-starrer Broken City. The movie is set to hit Indian theatres on January 18. "Proof can be a powerful weapon," reads the tagline. The film tells the tale of a cop-turned-private investigator (Wahlberg) who is hired by the mayor (Crowe) to investigate the supposed infidelity of his wife.
Baby’s day out
Here is a picture of Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi's daughter Saira sitting with her father at the Aircel Chennai Open 2013. She looks adorable and is nearly a year old!
Mahesh Bhupathi with daughter Saira
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: You win over one enemy or adversary. Family life is charged with tension. Financially, the first half of the day is rather expensive. Writers will find their work in print. Keep cool and maintain a low profile. Tarot message: Do not swing away from the course you have charted so far. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 49
TAURUS: Those who are more spiritually inclined or who want to stay calm are likely to search for solitude. Love life is passing through a rough phase. The married will buy a piece of jewellery for their spouse. Tarot message: Be positive and think carefully before taking action. Lucky colour: Turquoise. Magic number: 42 GEMINI: Your card The Universe favours good progress in your profession and business. Be wary of a situation where it would be easy to make a mistake. Distant affairs will become favourable as the day progress. Tarot message: Do not let anyone take advantage of you. Lucky colour: Bottle-green.
Magic number: 25 CANCER: You card The Moon reveals a romantic interest. Fortune can smile on you from the least expected sources. Don’t rely on luck alone. Health problem can be satisfactorily treated. Tarot message: Don’t be too certain about obtaining a clearance.
Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 38 LEO: An unexpected bonus can appear in your paycheck. Buy the right outfit for your exercise programme. Dress properly to make a great impression on employers. Enjoy being noticed and acknowledged. Tarot message: Do not swing away from the course you have charted so far. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 29 VIRGO: Fresh strategies are likely, but initially they may be somewhat hit-and-miss as you iron the bugs. Household task can be done in record time. Speculation will be most unwise. No problem should arise in romance. Tarot message: Capitalise on your strength and do not trust others. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 60 LIBRA: You will be popular with both the sexes today. Boring routine jobs can be made bearable through teamwork. A level of stress may be building, especially if you face financial issues are weighing on your mind. Tarot message: Focus on better to mitigate the bitter. Lucky colour: Black.
Magic number: 59 SCORPIO: Many of you will scurry to be on time, frantically trying to complete all the tasks. Make extra efforts to conclude pending projects. Secrecy of plans will help you at the work place. Tarot message: Wait and watch; impatience will lead to failure. Lucky colour: Cream.
Magic number: 54 SAGITTARIUS: Caring conversations and heart-to-heart talks flow easily. Keep the confidence that has been entrusted in you. This is a good day for buying and selling property. Tarot message: Unfinished business will unleash new problems. Lucky colour: Grey.
Magic number: 39 CAPRICORN: A burst of domestic enthusiasm can sweep you into cleaning and decorating your home. Senior bureaucrats should focus on secret files. Those married will enjoy the evening in a different manner. Tarot message: You need to cultivate understanding and humility. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 63 AQUARIUS: Differences of opinion within the family could reach a boiling point. A stubborn response on your part won’t help. Do not compromise on financial issues. Tarot message: If you are tempted to travel overseas don’t waste money by financing the trip yourself. Lucky colour: Saffron.
Magic number: 27 PISCES: If you are not okay about a relationship or career issue, take positive action. The employed will have to work overtime. An important meeting or travel plan will have to be shelved. Just enjoy yourself. Tarot message: Dare to accomplish long-term tasks.
Lucky colour: Camel colour. Magic number: 40
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is January 6...
You might have to go against your own interests to satisfy an obligation this year. If you're entrusted with the care of a child, be willing to set boundaries and make rules. Being a mentor requires making unpopular decisions. The period from January to August will not be good for the studies of children. In this time period they will feel shy to express themselves and remain quite aloof from society. As far as the yearly horoscope for health is concerned, you have to take extra care of your stomach, gall bladder, hair and skin. You should also take care of digestive disorders. You will feel very optimistic about your future and have the courage to take a few calculated risks in your career. This attitude will help you to improve your career graph as well as income. Personal satisfaction is indicated. This is the perfect time for seeking credit, indulging in speculative operations and investing in property. You should make the most of this period. Avoid borrowing or lending. For those born after 1970, relationships with colleagues could be rather complicated. The freedom you gain should be used to devise a new plan of action. The bigger risk will offer bigger rewards if you do not back out. A special anniversary will bring back powerful memories. The tough times will be a test that will prove to you the identity of your true friends. Heavy expenses are indicated on household items and also on entertainment. The married are likely to spend more time away from their home, which could create a few problems. Investments in foreign securities will work out very well. If you've any plan, you need to implement it as quickly as you can. Success is on its way.
The period is favourable for enjoying good health most of the time. Venus is adding colour in your love life. You're likely to be more adventurous.
Compatible signs: Capricorn, Sagittarius, Leo Lucky colours: Bright Yellow, Luminous Lucky days: Tuesday. Lucky numbers: 9, 10, 19, 90, 99
You share your birthday with AR Rahman (January 6, 1966, Chennai), who made an album Vande Mataram in 1997 on the occasion of India's 50th anniversary of independence. He has won thirteen Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe and two Academy Awards. Described as one of the most innovative composers ever, his unique style transformed film music during the 1990s. Rahman’s horoscope shows good combination of Mercury and Venus, which will benefit him.
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Sajid Khan, who has only three successful films to his credit, has roped in Ajay Devgn for his next flick, Himmatwala. The buzz is that Sonakshi Sinha has been signed in to do a special appearance for this film. She will be doing an item number for the song that will have her portray a look inspired from the 80s.
Abbas and Mustan are super-duper at making thrillers with unpredictable twists and turns in which no character can be trusted. Race 2 has it all--gorgeous babes like Deepika Padukone and Jacqueline Fernandez and hunks like Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham. We like the music and are thrilled about watching the rivalry unfold with fancier stunts on January 25.
Inkaar
Special Chhabbis
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
If you thought Ram Kapoor was quitting TV, well think again. He has been signed up as host of a new reality TV show called Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki on Life Ok. 
What a talent!
Taking a break
Wedding time
Leave me alone: Anushka
PC is the best!
First look
When she shows up dead, the PI is drawn into a far-reaching political conspiracy.
Mood: Into 'investments'