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	Classic case Fifteen-year-old Eash and Eashan Goyal are the youngest Western classical musicians to have made it to the Limca Book of Records Manpriya Singh Western classical music is a serious business in this house. So much so that the 15-year-old refers to Beethoven as Ludwig van Beethoven. “He’s my ultimate inspiration in music. Then there’s Mozart.” Eash Goyal loves playing the piano and takes you back to where it began and throws in a couple of more names from the western classical genre—JS Bach, Scarlatti, Franz Schubert. “We would just listen to their music initially. Didn’t know the names but when we started listening more, I liked the pieces and then we started playing and got more and more interested.” Joining him is his twin brother Eashan Goyal, who plays the guitar. The Class X students have just entered the Limca Book of Records and await a DipABRSM (Diploma of The Associated Board of the Royal School of Music). Shares Eash, “We sent our names for the Limca Book of Records and they asked for our ABRSM certificates. We were the youngest to have received them. That’s why they entered us.” He refers to the Grade 8, an advanced level in piano and classical guitar. While growing up, a chance encounter with a keyboard led to a more serious affair with the piano and the rest is history. “I was also already into western music and but only limited to artistes like Madonna and Michael Jackson,” chips in the mother, while showing their last performance at Zorba Amphitheatre in Delhi. She adds, “While everybody listens to music, as children they would be interested in playing it, not just listening to it.” As for Bollywood, the duo remains unconnected and happily so. “Among today’s artistes we like Usher and listen to a couple of other rock pieces. We don’t really like Bollywood music. Moreover, there are no good Indian composers making music in the instruments that we play.” Neither are there any plans nor any dreams of joining Bollywood, unless the reality shows in India steer towards Western music. “We are interested in giving live performances and composing music.” The school alongside continues and so does the balancing act. “As we come back from we start practicing on the instruments. Almost everyday, we play for two to three hours. In the evening we begin with our studies.” No wonder, the sound of symphonies and sonatas playing loud is a routine. Western classical music is a serious business in this house. manpriya@tribunemail.com
	pet passion A dash of affection Poonam Bindra “Our Niku is a real brat of the first order and we have spoiled him silly but no regrets” chorus Navneet and renowned pediatrician Dr Sarabjot as they look fondly at the black and brown dachshund. Four-and-a-half year-old Niku is an inseparable part of the family and gained more importance after their children left abroad for further studies. The down side is that now when the children come for vacations, they are not allowed to hug in front of the little brat for he has become so possessive of them. Niku sleeps in their bedroom and recently when they started using an electric blanket to ward of the chill, they felt guilty that their beloved pet had only a mattress in his bed. So the doctor got a heating pad from his clinic which was used to keep small babies warm and put it under his bed! Vouching for the intelligence of this particular breed, Navneet shares “Every day he does not expect a car ride but on Sundays we have to give him a spin in the car and he loves going to the PAU grounds.” Dr Sarabjot adds, “Believe it or not as soon he sits in the car he opens the windows for he knows how to operate the power windows!” Niku seemed to be understanding our tete-e -tete for he immediately ran to the drawing room to pick up a cushion and tote it around the room to show his antics. Navneet explains, “This is a complete no no for him so all he is doing is attracting attention.” Whenever he is hungry he will go and tap his biscuit box! A totally non-veg fellow, Niku is very fond of green peas and papaya. We are told that the vegetable vendor cannot enter the precincts of the house till he bribes him with a few pods of peas. “We do all his grooming ourselves and bath is once a week affair which is again a funny ritual for he senses it and he will hide in the funniest of places,” says Navneet, who calls him the biggest stress buster especially for the hard working doctor who feels so refreshed playing with Niku dear. Their advice to wannabe pet owners is, “Bring in a pet if you want to rear him like a child for that is what they respond too.”
	Master Chef Warm gesture Manju Dewan Method Put the tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds. Peel them and chop the tomatoes. n Mix 2 tbsp oil and onion in a microwave proof bowl. Microwave it on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Add the remaining oil and peppers and mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, salt, black pepper powder, sugar and few tbsp of stock. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes and stir until vegetables are tender. Stir in the remaining stock and puree it in a blender until smooth. Strain the soup. 0Microwave it on high for 7 minutes stirring halfway through. Pour into bowls. Garnish with dill. (Dewan is a culinary expert) —As told to Poonam Bindra Ingredients 5 tomatoes 4 tbsp olive oil 1 onion (chopped) 2 red bell peppers (thinly sliced) 2 tbsp tomato puree A pinch of sugar 2 cups vegetable stock 4 tbsp sour cream (optional) Salt to taste Black pepper powder, to taste Fresh dill (chopped), to garnish
	star track Anushka: Ranveer and I never dated Anushka Sharma is undeniably hot but is treated like a regular guy by her male friends. She talks about her movies, co-stars and more. Being choosy I got a lot of offers after Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and most of them were of small town girls, which was not different from my character Taani. They didn’t excite me. I was very clear from day one. A lot of people came to me and advised me to sign lots of films. Six months after Rab Ne... I was sitting at home and it was obviously not easy, especially after you are launched in a big film. And then Badmash Company happened and it was completely different and I just went with my instincts. Top directors After Band Baaja Baaraat, I had made a list of directors I wanted to work with and I have already worked with four of them — Yash Chopra, Vishal Bhardwaj, Anurag Kashyap and Raju Hirani. The fact that these four directors envision me and I can fit into their world gives me lot of happiness. I wanted to work with Vishal ever since I saw Omkara. I am glad I did a film with him now and not at the beginning of my career, as I wouldn’t have understood his characters. I have become less judgmental and more accepting with this experience. Personal attention Well, I guess there is nothing else to talk about since I am not doing anything wrong or saying anything against anyone. I am not creating controversy so people think let’s link her up! Shahid, Arjun and Ranbir are all my friends and I do not know the difference between my male and female friends. I am pretty broad-minded and I am like any normal 24-year-old. These guys too treat me like a guy. If I had to hide anything I would do it inside my house, why go out with anyone in public? Clear cut Ranveer Singh and I are close friends and we are linked because we did back-to-back films and the first film was very successful. We were seen together during every award show sitting next to each other but our entire crew was also there. Ranveer and I were never in a relation and I have always been single. I know his family well and he knows mine too. People can write what they want. Rumour mills I want to state that there was this whole episode about Sajid Nadiadwala’s film and all that was rubbish. I have not been approached and I don’t know why my name was dragged in. I would like to work with Salman but this is not the film. I have been simply pulled into this whole tamasha.
	On cloud nine Tena Desae is happy with the success and good reviews she received for Table No 21. Even her friend Dev Patel messaged her to congratulate her. They worked on The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel together. She celebrated by having a lavish dinner with her family and friends in Mumbai. celebrations: Tena Desae
	Matru fails to charge-up The response to Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola has been lukewarm. Reviews are average. The film has its heart in the right place but is slow and a tad inconsistent. The performances by Imran Khan and Anushka Sharma are disappointing while Pankaj Kapur and Shabana Azmi steal the show. We guess it is a one-time watch, not for everyone.
	Fat not weighing her down Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's weight does not bother her at all but it is bothering the media a lot. There have been too many comments made on her and they have not been in good taste. She looks radiant and gorgeous and to make her face look slimmer, she has chopped off her hair and wears it straight and sleek. She looks amazing. All well: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
	Quiet birthday Sagarika Ghatge celebrated her birthday on January 9 with her family. She celebrated her birthday with her friends over the weekend. She has a few modelling assignments and films in her kitty which will release this year. Salman, Ajay are worst actors Nominees for this year’s Ghantas have been announced and guess what? Players and Housefull 2 have been nominated for the Ghanta Awards 2013. Actors Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn are also nominated. Salman has been nominated for his performances in Dabangg 2 and Ek Tha Tiger. The Ghanta Awards reward the worst in Bollywood, similar to the Razzies for Hollywood. Ajay Devgn received a nomination for his roles in Son of Sardaar and Bol Bachchan. Only movies released in 2012 are eligible to be nominated in 13 categories, including the Worst Actor, Worst Actress, Worst Couple, Worst Song, Worst Film and Worst Director. The nominations for Worst Film are Housefull 2, Department, Student of the Year, Players and Son of Sardaar. This is the third edition of the Ghantas, having started “rewarding” the worst of Bollywood in 2011. According to founder Karan Anshuman, it was the lack of a refund mechanism in place that prompted him to start the Ghantas three years back. “There are more than a dozen film awards to reward the good films but how many to reward the worst of Bollywood? So we started our own show.” A jury of eminent film critics and journalists decide the nomination list for the Ghanta Awards. The jury consists of Rajeev Masand, entertainment editor and film critic, Karan Anshuman, film critic, Sudhish Kamath, film critic, The Hindu and Sahil Rizwan, film critic. The winners are decided through public voting at TheGhantas.com. Last year more than 1,00,000 people voted for the Ghanta Awards. The award show is gaining interest in Bollywood too as actress Sonam Kapoor surprised everyone and turned up to collect her award for the “WTF Was That” category. The Ghanta Awards 2013 will be held on February 8.
	Biker girl Zarine Khan, like her mentor Salman Khan, loves biking. She does not ride pillion but she handles big bikes herself. She learnt riding bikes in college. She loves riding wherever she can. She zips across Bandra in the night. gutsy gal: Zarine Khan
	Salman's new diet Salman Khan is health conscious. In order to keep his tummy in shape, because of the constant partying, he has adopted a new diet. Problem area Salman Khan works out with dedication and regularity. His biceps and triceps and legs are in shape but his paunch is visible and he did not like that. He has given up his favourite home-made biryani. He is completely off rotis and rice, but drinks plenty of water and has loads of fruits. And to stop himself from reaching out for that cigarette, he just fiddles with an unlit one for as long as he can. Protein intake When you cut down on carbs, you need to increase your protein intake. Though he has cut down on his meat intake, he is making it up with protein shakes. He is also not smoking anymore so he does not take smoking breaks and that increases his productivity. Most importantly and surprisingly, Salman has started reporting on shoots on time. He feels fitter and fresher. Working out Due to his health issues, he has been advised to stay away from heavy weights. Instead of his earlier routine of lifting heavy weights, he now lifts lighter ones but has increased the sets with the lighter ones. It has been 12 weeks since Salman started on this healthier new lifestyle. And if sources are to be believed, this could also be for his role as a military man for Sohail’s film which goes on the floors very soon.
	chatter box Century celebrations Channel V's Buddy Project held a party to celebrate the completion of a hundred episodes. It was an evening full of dance and 'masti' with many actors, including Siddharth Arora, Arjun Bijlani, Dushyant Wagh, Rajesh Khera, along with producer Sudhir Sharma and his wife Seema Sharma. The star cast of Buddy Project Ranveer, Samar, Bharti, Palak Jain, Jatin, Krishna Patel, Kulbhushan Jai Singh, Nikhil Mehta, Chestha Bhagat and Fahad Ali fully enjoyed the evening. It was Sharma's birthday as well, so two birthday cakes were cut. Everyone had a blast dancing away the night. Producer Sudhir Sharma says, "It feels great that Buddy Project is being appreciated by the audiences. The response is fantastic". Producer duo Sudhir Sharma and Seema Sharma attended to all the guests personally. Manav Gohil walked in with wife Shweta Kawaatra, who was seen at a party after a long time. She was heard telling people that her daughter is eight months old now. Raj Singh Arora came without girlfriend Pooja Gaur while Kunal Karan Kapoor was seen sporting long hair. Rajesh Khera was in his fun mood as usual.
	Date with calendar! Marinating Films director Sunny Arora and Annand Mishra unveiled their 2013 calendar at a suburban five-star hotel. The show had Indian Idol winner Singer Abhijeet Sawant and Rajesh Kumar playing the perfect host for the evening. The calendar girls - Sara Khan, Sukirti Kandpal, Chahatt Khanna, Krystal D'souza, Ragini Khanna, Divyanka Tripathi, Sana khan, Rucha Harbhans, Barkha Bisht and Pooja Gor walked the ramp, which was followed by an award ceremony for the celebs.
	Real buzz For the new reality show titled India's Best Dramebaaz on Zee, Anurag Basu and Sonali Bendre have been signed as judge. The auditions for the show have started in Kolkata and will be conducted in many states across India. In the talent hunt show, children aged 5 to 12 years, will be pitted against each other and their acting abilities will be tested. Kavita's unwell Kavita Kaushik aka Chandramukhi Chautala of SAB TV's FIR, who is also working in another show Tota Weds Maina, is unwell since few days. Though the actress has Dengue, she isn't resting. Doctors have asked her to relax but as she has two shows going, so she can't take it easy. She's shooting, but is also taking care of herself.
	War of attrition In Star Plus' Khamoshiyaan next week, Bhonsle family plans to celebrate Haldi Kumkum in a big way. On the Haldi Kumkum day, Asavari plans a series of events to humiliate Prateeksha and show her down. Ashwini comes from London to take Gauri back. Prateeksha by mistake drops and breaks the gifts that Ashwini has got for Gauri. This upsets Ashwini. Asavari passes the blame on to Prateeksha. Finally when wine is served instead of sharbat, Gauri very clearly turns the tables on Asavari. Being judge Neha Dhupia has joined hands with Tusshar Kapoor to be the judge of a new comedy reality show called Nautanki. The two film stars will be leaders of two teams on the show and play the role of a mentor as well as guide.
	Why Drashti missed Vivian's wedding Drashti Dhami aka Madhu of Colors' Madhubala, skipped her co-star Vivian Dsena and friend Vahbbiz Dorabjee's wedding on January 7 at Pune. A source informs that Drashti couldn't attend the wedding as she was shooting for her show. It was earlier reported in the media that this on-screen couple hardly talk to each other on the sets. But then our source went on to tell, "There is nothing like that. Drashti and Vivian are co-stars and they do crack a joke or two at times. However, they are far from being friends. The only reason for Drashti's absence from the wedding was her busy shooting schedule." Well, it seems Drashti is turning into a workaholic. She chose to work even on her birthday on January 10.
	Amita's dream boy Every young girl dreams of a perfect husband, someone who she hopes to marry someday and live life happily ever after like in a fairy-tale. But do such dreams ever come true? What happens when she has to face reality? Taking forward the thought of 'illusion vs reality' and in keeping with its promise of constantly innovating, Sony Entertainment Television along with Swastik Productions together present a new fiction show titled Amita Ka Amit. Produced by Swastik Productions Amita Ka Amit is a simple story set against the Gujarati backdrop of Mumbai that narrates the life of Amita, a simple girl who dreams of an extraordinary life partner. Watch Amita Ka Amit starting from January 14 every Monday - Thursday at 8.30 pm.
	Astro Turf p Khurrana ARIES: You start the day in a philosophical mood. Do not jump to conclusions in haste. It is not a good day for forming partnership. Ventures may fail when associates withdraw support. Tarot message: Accept responsibility for yourself and others. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 25 TAURUS: Kids keep you busy. A few people will be making waves today. You will not be able to have things your own way. Marital difficulties can be eased through a mutual friend. Tarot message: Your determination to succeed will pay dividends. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 44 GEMINI: Do what you can to improve your relationship with your spouse. It is a sensitive day for joint financial affairs. Emotions must not be allowed to rule your head. Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 30 CANCER: Money problem will continue to trouble. Keep calm even if people around you are losing their heads. Tackle children gently. A spiritual approach to the day will suit you best. Tarot message: Do not divest assets or transact in uncertain matters. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 47 LEO: Start making the changes you keep talking about - a new diet pattern or exercise regimen. An unsatisfactory relationship can come to an end bringing all the heartache along with it. Stay away from blame-game. Tarot message: Emphasis should be on spiritual needs. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 51 VIRGO: The card "The Lovers" signifies that a friendly and helpful atmosphere surrounds you. People are likely to be drawn to you now, so dress up to impress. You will have a difference of opinion with a friend or partner. Tarot message: You gain by being practical. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 63 LIBRA: A chance to get in with the 'movers and shakers' can come your way. Your ambitions can be realised if you use your connections well. Don't make a secret of your aims, as they will manifest. Tarot message: You will be happier if you retain the fruit of your hardwork. Lucky colour: Metallic-grey. Magic number: 52 SCORPIO: Maintain clarity of perspective. If you begin to get confused, nothing will work. You are in danger of blowing your budget if you don't practice restraint. Tarot message: Don't waste an opportunity by not exploiting a contact, even if it is from your past. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 50 SAGITTARIUS: Give attention to little jobs today. Taxation matters will be adjourned. Check all information regarding legal matters. Watch your thinking as it can easily spin you into a depression. Tarot message: Consolidate your gains instead of throwing security to the winds. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 56 CAPRICORN: Gossip will bring you down and you might hear something you would rather not know. Your creative juices are flowing; a class in music, dance or theatre will give them expression. Tarot message: Frankness and ability to state the truth are your strong points. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 33 AQUARIUS: Unstable influences suggest uncertainty. Stay in bed and enjoy the relaxation. Be compassionate and try not to judge people harshly. Tarot message: Avoid friction with business partners. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 41 PISCES: Any change made at work or in your job bring favourable results. Domestic wrangles are sorted out. Do not take people on face value. Powerful emotions can ruffle your calm. Tarot message: Your own aims, ideas and opinion matter a lot. Lucky colour: Peach.Magic number: 30
	The year ahead Madan Gupta Spatu If your birthday is January 13... On this Lohri day you are entering a phase in which no one can slow down your enthusiasm. It is the right time to start a project you have had in mind for a while. Be courageous; great opportunities lie ahead. There will be mutual support among family members. More emphasis has to be given to work. Certain limitations might be there in finances. Moderate health is indicated. Use a brief break in June to assess and make adjustments on your priorities or a relationship. You can also simply capture the moment and consider the progress made. Be patient and persevere without rushing to a conclusion. Remind yourself of the purpose of what you are doing. There is much work ahead, but the time is not yet ripe for you to act. Don't assume anything or meddle, but let nature take its own course. Stick to tending your own backyard; your interest will flourish and give back much more. Do not hurry; shortcuts at this point can spoil your chances. You'll adopt new methods, but someone won't appreciate them and will criticise you. You'll be very giving towards your loved one, even if someone will try to intervene in your relationship and irritate you around April. In this particular moment, try not to waste energy in fighting. If you learn how to adapt yourself to the situation in hand, you will gain assured success. You're in a fantastic mood at the moment, but don't expect to make great strides in a project. Sustained effort is dull but rewarding. You might suffer a minor setback in September. It doesn't do any good to share the blame and you actually should come out ahead if you handle the situation with maturity. Your contact list starts to pay-off in a big way. Although time is running short, you can still end up a winner. You will have slightly more than your needs for the time being, but there will be a lot in the pipeline. Mood: Confident. Compatible signs: Taurus, Libra. Lucky days: Thursday and Saturday. Lucky numbers: 4, 6, 19, 20, 26. You share your birthday with Imran Khan (January 13, 1983, Madison, Wisconsin), who first appeared as a child artiste in Aamir's film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988 and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander in 1992. He played the role of young Aamir Khan. Then he made his debut as a lead actor in film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na in 2008. It was the biggest hit of the year. He was nominated for the Best Male Debut Award at the 54th Filmfare Awards, which he won along with Faran Akhtar. His luck will shine in 2013.