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A young dream
If you have ever dismissed a twelve or a sixteen-year-old as a kid or you were about it, just sit back and roll your eyes over this. Chandigarh-based, 16-year-old Karuna Singh excitedly and pretty much professionally handles the stage, answering the questions thrown at her from left, right and centre. The pretty and young eleventh grader has won Gladrags Little Miss India title. She had won the Little Miss India Punjab in 2012 and then represented Punjab at the finals held in Mumbai in 2013.
In case you have forgotten by now, Karuna is 16, but the confidence blanket around her is amazing. Flashes of an innocent child who is thrown into the big world of glamour touch Karuna's face. But she guards herself with her only tool, confidence. "I always wanted to be a Miss India and this is like the best moment for me," chirps Karuna while striking a pose. Oh, the girl can intimidate any professional model! So, where does this poise and all the low-down on modelling comes from? The reply we quiet expected! "My mother," she smiles, "my mother is pretty much aware of the fashion scene. She picks up my costumes and guides me in the right way," adds this non-medical student who dreams of walking back with a Miss World Title one day. The word confidence can take anyone places! It can add length to your attitude and even cut you to size. "I guess what made me stand out from the rest of the contestants was my confidence," she adds. Karuna likes the poise and grace of Sushmita Sen and Priyanka Chopra. So would she like to sign movies? "Why not if I get good offers, but I want to study first," she answers innocently. Just when we give that 'what' look to the little girl, we are taken in by her maturity. What was the final question that decided her victory? "I was asked whether a twelve-year-old can fall in love." I replied, "No, a twelve-year-old cannot fall in love because they are not mature enough. It can be an infatuation but not love," Karuna oozes maturity. Infatuation, you know what that is? She laughs, "They asked me the same question and I answered," she winks.
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It makes sense
The film has to begin and end with the eternal theme — love. If the director decides to pour in creativity, you can expect something different like theme politics but this again is heavily impregnated with dollops of love and mushy songs. So, for the first time a bunch of seven school-going kids are brought on screen through the Punjabi movie Stupid 7. School-going, you would probably want to turn to another counter and buy tickets for something more mature, mushier! We thought you could do with some advice. Grab a ticket and settle in to watch Pali Bhupinder Singh's Stupid 7, it would probably take you down to your own school days. You might also find yourself calling your old school friends from the theatres.
Stupid 7 is Pali Bhupinder Singh's debut directorial venture that is based on various incidents that the seven main characters (each character's name starts with the alphabets of the word Stupid) go through at school and home — a regular topic that has been treated well by the director. Something other than Punjabi loud romance is a welcome change! The film is handled by seven characters and each one has justified their character. They are all school kids and they look like them. Their tantrums, dilemmas, hopes and aspirations are something each one of us has experienced. The director has tried his best to not go overboard with anything and let them be treated as school-going kids. So no flashy clothes, no foreign locales, love songs and no dishum-dishum over a girl. There is no Student Of The Year in this for all students are equal! The film has been packed with good punches that genuinely make you laugh. But for a generation of audiences that has lived on the 'chai lassi' and dinner of romance as well as violence, whether it is the campus of a University in Punjab or outside, this could be a one-time watch. Every character played by the young actors of Stupid 7 is well-etched. So if Sahib is a Punjabi munda tricking her mother into buying him a laptop by threatening to cut his hair is your pick, the wannabe singer Parry walks away as a dude who doesn't want to be an engineer. Stupid 7 does not see many popular faces like we are used to watching in Punjabi movies. Actor Gugu Gill plays a father and is just like what he is — threatening on screen! Jaswinder Bhalla, as always, is a treat for the facial nerves with his funny dialogues. If there is something that's missing, it is the music. It is fun and foot-tapping, but somewhere we miss the beats of Punjab. Voices of singers Ashok Masti and Harshdeep Kaur manage to lift your spirit a bit, but it all settles down almost immediately. If you want to walk the memory lane of your school days, you can ask the Stupid 7 to assist you! jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Real life on reel
Kuljinder Sidhu can now sit back and relax. His dream project will finally hit the theatres, which means his 'believe in honesty' and realistic cinema is not tampered with. The controversial Punjabi movie Sadda Haq finally gets the clearance from the Censor Board with a 'U' certificate from the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal.
The writer, producer and actor Kuljinder Sidhu is the man of the moment. "Even I am surprised, our film got a 'U' certificate. This means that there was nothing wrong that I was trying to depict through the movie. The 20 objections raised were rejected by the highest authority of the Censor Board and now the film will hit the theatres on April 5," says Kuljinder, who is now eager to see the response from the audience. Sadda Haq depicts the incidents in the life of a sportsman who is forced to pick up arms and how he adopts an ideology with time. "I have always been a big fan of realistic cinema. I liked Bandit Queen and now the kind of movies Anurag Kashyap makes," he adds with renewed energy. The movie has been directed by Mandeep Benipal. Kuljinder, however, will not let anything affect his thinking. "I am writing another movie based on a real-life incident. Only this time I would be a little more careful," he laughs.
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Tea off
"There is nothing as soothing as a cup of tea in the morning," says Radhika Sharma, who wakes up to the warm aroma each morning. "Now I take green tea as bed tea, rather than normal tea," she adds. The vapour billowing from the cups and the quiet sips are getting more ubiquitous in homes and cafeterias. The splendid taste, the aroma of these organic and green teas apart, the increased effervescence in the tea cups is also because of the health benefits of these teas.
Being rich in antioxidants, these are great for health. "I feel freshened up after a cup of 'sweet lemon' tea," says Preeti, a homemaker. Flavours like tulsi and ginger have added benefits like curing cough and healing fever. "We serve about nine varieties of teas and all of these are liked by the customers. Preference for tea is on the rise," says Maninder Sobti from Cakesquare. A variety of teas like tulsi tea, earl grey, spice tea, black tea, mint herbal tea, mulethi, Darjeeling tea, Assam golden brew are making the slurps and sips more delectable. "For me, the black tea is the purest form of tea that gives the real flavours of tea without any additions," says Sarabjit Singh. "My kind is black and strong," he smiles. Our collections of tulsi tea, tulsi ginger tea, ginger tea are the most preferred," says the store-manager at Fabindia. "Some of the teas also help in slimming down, others sooth and relax. Other varieties have more benefits," he says. "As these can be taken without sugar and milk, organic teas are an excellent replacement for those with heavy intake of teas," says Vinay Vohra from Well Being. "These help cutting in calories and adding taste," he says. Many of the teas have the base of 'tulsi', which can be later combined with jasmine, mulethi or sweet-lemon for more flavour.
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Eye catching
Titan Eye Plus, India's biggest eyewear retail chain makes a stylish splash in the New Year with the launch of Trendz 2013 collection. It caters to value-conscious consumers, who seek affordable yet stylish eyewear products.
The hallmark of the collection is that it consists of frames for both the single vision as well as the older customer with a need for a bifocal/progressive lens. Spread over more than 100 styles, one can choose from not only bold colours like red, blue, purple but also colors like gold silver, black and brown for those with a subtle taste. The frames are available in acetate, TR 90 as well as metals in various style options for both men and women. The collection is attractively priced between Rs 995 - 1995.
Speaking on the occasion, Omraj Sharma, area manager, Titan Eye +, said, "Eyewear is fast becoming an indispensable fashion accessory. We have always been committed to bringing the latest global fashion trends to the Indian consumer at affordable prices and launched the "Trendz" collection of frames in August 2012 which received a fabulous response. This has encouraged us to introduce new styles under Trendz 2013 to offer even more choice for consumers to select from."— TNS
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Shop, don’t drop
It’s that dreadful time of the month when you have spent all your pocket money on the glorious flaming shots while clubbing for two consecutive Saturday nights. To your utter realisation, it’s your friend’s birthday and you need a fancy new overcoat. So where do you shop with just a couple of hundreds in your clutch? Smile the frown away while we walk you through the cheap yet trendy places.
When it comes to styling - each to his own! So what makes us tap our feet to the tango? You guessed it—money! The flea markets in Sector 19, 22, 40 and 41 are your first stop. There’s nothing too flashy that could possibly match the red in your Prada, but patience like they say, a virtue. If you dig deeper into the dunes of clothes that are kept rather carelessly on the tables or manjis, you may behold a light summer-print chiffon shirt, a pair of beige leggings or
a fancy overcoat just for Rs 350. If you have a slightly more relaxed budget, then delve into your wallet for a beautiful wide beam because now it’s your turn to enter the land of Bargain for Brands—Sector 34 and 35. It’s a sigh of relief for those who have to match the standards of the ‘self-proclaimed social butterflies’, every town has its own these days! You can get hold of brands such as Billabong, Zara and other international brands that suit your taste. Mexican woollen shrugs are a lucky catch if you happen to search for them in the secluded shops that are located in the pockets of Sector 34, right opposite to the gurdwara. These shops can quote a range of Rs 200 to 600, depending upon the garment you pick, but a little bargain may take you a long way. A lot of other shops in Sector 15, 8 and 26 also provide for budget-friendly shopping. However, the shabby gallies of Shastri Market, Sector 19, may surprise you with the variety of jackets and cardigans. Harpreet Singh, who owns shop 95, 96 and 97, shares, “We get our woollens from the factory outlets in Ludhiana. The cardigans here are priced at Rs 550.” While detailing the amount of margin that he makes, Singh smiles, “When you shop for fancy cardigans in showrooms, they’re priced nowhere below Rs 2,000. We bring you the jackets that are priced at Rs 600 and we save 10 per cent margin for ourselves.” Besides offering a variety of garments for girls, these shops also cater to the style needs of men-folk. If you like to experiment, pick the trendy denim jackets that are priced at Rs 800. A series of oil-washed denims for men are also a catch. If you have 100 rupees on you, buy a printed or plain cloth. Make sure it’s bold, not flashy and printed, not patched. Get hold of a tailor or if your mom stitches, ah! There’s no bliss that any other talent could give you. Stitch your purchases into fashionable kaftans. It looks chic and suits all body types. You can team it up with a cardigan. But if you really want to set fire to the look, hit the rehri market of Sector 19 and buy overcoats that are priced at Rs 350 only. Tanya Malhotra, a shopaholic confesses, “I know this is nothing like the flea markets of Delhi or Mumbai or even Goa for that matter. But every flea market has a different charm. I love street shopping because it does not burn a hole in my pocket. How many times can you wear one dress? Probably this is one reason why I hate blowing megabucks on clothes.” The only problem with regular showroom brands is that when you walk around like a French model donned with the latest on Haute couture, thinking that nothing could go wrong, you behold the sight of another mademoiselle wearing exactly the same dress. There is no fashion faux pas that’s bigger than this so please wear those loafers right away and take a stride of the city’s street fashion.
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High
Spirits Your cocktail glass will be weapon to shoot this cocktail. Ingredients 45 ml Fuel Vodka 5-6 pineapple chunks Instructions Muddle basil, pineapple chunks and lime in a mixing glass. Add Fuel Vodka and apple juice in a cocktail shaker and shake. Put the mixture into a tall glass, add crushed ice and top with sprite and soda. Garnish with lotus petal. Cocktail quote: When asked what he thought about the new squad radio, one Army sergeant told the man from the R&D agency: “This squad radio should be replaced with a good whistle.” (Mishra is the owner of CocktailJockey.com)
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Best hand forward
Dr Vikas Sharma One has a tendency to care a lot on facial skin for that youthful look so that the mirror can tell you that you are 20 years younger than your actual age. But wait till you look down at your hands. The hands are one of the first places where we see the signs of ageing, and also the area most people neglect. As we age, our skin gets thinner, but when you’re dealing with the backs of the hands, where skin is already thin, any loss of fat underneath is obvious right away—with loose, wrinkly skin, and as skin thins, dark spots and pigmentation begin to appear, while veins and tendons become more obvious. The problems of cracked and chapped hands, palmar psoriasis, hand eczema, palmar keratoderma, discoloration of finger nails, pigmentation and darkening over the knuckles of hands, fungal and bacterial infections of hands and nails, increased sweating in patients of palmar hyperhidrosis, etc tend to drastically affect the person’s lifestyle. Tortured by these problems and an unavoidable exposure to billions of agents, your hands can go on strike and yearn for treatment! Hand out
With the exception of our face, hands are by far our most exposed body parts. They are constantly under attack from the elements – wind, sun, temperature changes, hard water, soap, detergents – you name it, our hands have to deal with it! All this adds up to dry, irritated skin and even premature aging. In fact, the more the skin’s protective barrier is compromised, the greater the chances of damage. The skin of our hands is thin, delicate, and often dry. This is why it is the first to suffer from cold winds, frost, and dry heated air inside our apartments. Root cause
From physiological point of view hand skin is more vulnerable than face skin. The amount of moisture in hand skin is five times smaller than in face skin. Number of sebaceous glands is not so great and production of protective lipid layer in hand skin is 10 times smaller than in face skin. Watch out
It’s important to take good care of hand skin and that means using the right hand care products. This is especially true in the winter when hands are the most prone to chapping. Look for gentle cleansers that contain glycerine and moisturisers with glycerine, lanolin and rich hydrating oils. Be sure to rinse your hands really well because soap residue is drying and will irritate your skin. Pay special attention to the space between your fingers where soap residue often hides. Use only very mild soaps having pH of around 5.6 or liquid soaps with a lot of added
glycerine. Moisturise your hands with a good quality non-fragrant hand cream immediately after towelling it dry. The moisturiser needs to be non-greasy so that you don’t mind using it during the day. Apply the cream to your entire hand, but especially the back, which has thinner skin and is more likely to chap. Hand in glove
If you have chapped hands you need to protect them from further irritation. A good rule of the thumb is that for contact with things that would be too harsh to apply to your facial skin, you need gloves to touch them with your chapped hands. This is surprising and inconvenient. But think about what you ask your hands to do over and over again! Normally they can handle it because healthy hand skin is a pretty good barrier, but chapped skin is broken. Harsh chemicals get through chapped skin, irritating it like putting lemon juice on a cut. Your chapped hands just won’t heal unless you protect them until they are completely recovered. This means that you need to keep using the gloves until the skin is entirely back to normal plus at least a week or two after it is normal. (Dr Sharma is a
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Positively fashionable
Every person has a sense of style in his own right. Yet there are only a few who’d attract the second glances, who have the power to make the camera go zoom on them. It could be the tousled hair, it could be the torn jeans. Our this week’s face in the crowd Mehak Sra, a student at Punjab Engineering College, likes to make the most of positives and tone down the rest.
Fashion is the perfect way to express myself and my personality through what I wear and how I dress. I want my clothes to say something about me while also being in sync with fashion. Latest addition in the wardrobe… High boots. Brand freak or street smart? Definitely brands. Choose one: sporty, glamorous or chic? Ultra chic. Your style icon … Victoria Beckham. Who’s the worst dressed celebrity? Nicki Minaj. She is certainly not afraid of pink overload. One fashion trend you don’t understand… The one thing I just do not like s flatforms. They look horses’ hooves! Your take on accessories? Sunglasses, watches and belts. Cannot stop collecting them. One thing that boosts your confidence? Positive attitude! You would love to be dressed up by…. Coco Channel. Intelligent and classy (As told to Manpriya Singh) (If you think you too fit the profile, get in touch with us at lifestyletribune@gmail.comWe’ll sift the best from the rest)
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Brand bargain
A source said, “She is one of the top actors in the industry, and since she has proved herself as an impressive brand ambassador over the years, the companies have also developed a lot of confidence in her”. However, Kareena refused to divulge the real figures, saying, “I don’t talk about money. It’s too personal a thing for me” but added, “I sincerely feel that the brands I represent are an extension of my personality. ”
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Huma Qureshi got nervous while shooting an intimate scene with Emraan Hashmi for Ek Thi Daayan. They play husband and wife in the movie. She was aware of the scene but still got nervous and that rubbed off on Emraan who is quite an expert in this arena. The scene took a couple of takes.
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Udita weds Mohit
The pre-wedding rituals, mehendi and sangeet, were held at Smiley’s residence and it was attended by close friends and relatives only. From Udita’s side, her family and friends danced at the sangeet while from Mohit’s side his relatives and friends grooved. Mohit’s friend and actor Emraan Hashmi performed on hit numbers. After the wedding, a grand reception was held on January 31 at the Mahalakshmi Race Course. Udita and Mohit started dating each other in 2005 during the making of the film Zeher and since then they have been together. Stars like Kangna Ranaut, Dia Mirza, Tanushreee Dutta, Shraddha Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Govinda and Mahesh Bhatt also attended the wedding.
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Midnight’s Children is having a grand release in India. The director, Deepa Mehta and author and script-writer Salman Rushdie, are in India to promote the movie. There will also be a grand premiere of the movie at a suburban multiplex in Mumbai. Rushdie is under high security.
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Alia Bhatt began shooting for the film adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s 2 States in Mumbai. She trained for two months to pick up the nuances of a Tamilian woman and the first scene that was canned was a wedding scene. Arjun Kapoor is her co-star in the movie.
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A new end
Indra Kumar, director of Masti and now Grand Masti, is going to re-shoot the climax of the movie.
The climax was shot a month ago but it was sombre and not in sync with the naughty theme of the movie. So, it will be re-shot with the cast in April. So let’s see how naughty Indra Kumar gets!
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Hit & miss
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Raju Hirani called Ranveer Singh for a potential part in a movie, either in the Munnabhai series or the Aamir Khan one (PeeKay). As usual, Ranveer is super excited and could not contain his excitement. He shared it with Vidya Balan who encouraged him.
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Sushant Singh Rajput is going places in Bollywood and working with the biggest names in the industry. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was spotted at his surprise birthday party held this week and this hints that Sushant may be part of his next film on Mary Kom besides Kai Po Che and PeeKay.
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The wait is over
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Priyanka Chopra is very happy that her much delayed movie Deewana Main Deewana with co-star Govinda is now ready for release. The actress says the delayed release hasn’t underestimated her enthusiasm for the film. “When a film takes a lot of time, there are many reasons why it happened and how it happened, but that doesn’t mean the hard work and the love you have poured in the film, will lessen,” says the actress. |
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PC’s support system
A lot has been happening in Priyanka Chopra’s life, personally and professionally and it is a mix of good and bad. Her father is unwell and she talks about the support she has received from her extended family.
A source says, “Priyanka is going through a lot and everything is important. Her top priority right now is her father’s health who is admitted in a suburban hospital and doctors are monitoring his condition round the clock. PC is putting up a brave front and her optimism and strength are unmatched. She is a survivor.”
Priyanka says, “Life is quite hectic for me right now because I am running from work to hospital and then back to work. It is not easy for any child to see their parents ill and weak. I am just praying for my father’s strength and health. I am grateful for my extended family’s support right now. My chachaji and tauji are taking turns and flying to Mumbai from Delhi and Ambala to look after my father.”
She adds, “I am able to keep all my professional commitments because of my family’s support. My dad taught me to keep my commitments and keep my word.” And Priyanka has a lot of commitments to keep, like Gunday, Mary Kom, Zanjeer 2.0, Krrish 3, and her music album.
She just launched her music album and says, “The video is very Indian in nature and we shot it in Los Angeles. I have worn jhumkas, brocades, nose rings, and we have Indian dance moves in it. I am a desi girl, after all.”
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Master of the game
Disney Channel's partnership with BBC Worldwide Productions India will bring its successful format Mastermind back to India. The successful format is now being modified to include families and launched on Disney Channel as Disney Q. Mastermind is now coming back to India with a new format. Mastermind has been known for its challenging questions, intimidating settings and more importantly, an individual quiz format for the last 30 years.
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Mahi Vij hurt herself while shooting for Nach Baliye recently. Apparently while rehearsing she fell and was hurt. She was unconscious for a while. She got first aid and was feeling better a while later.
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Yash to divorce Arti
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Delivering action
Sony Pix premieres for the first time a television serial on the Channel—Transporter
Series which is inspired by the movie Transporter, a successful Hollywood action
franchise. The Transporter Series will be a weekend special at 8 pm. Chris Vance
(Prison Break, Dexter) plays Frank Martin, a professional transporter who must
deliver special packages to recipients, no matter the obstacles placed in front
of him. Fortunately for Martin, and unfortunately for the evildoers, he is an
ex-Special Forces operative who has acquired superior driving, fighting and
survival skills. The fights are great and are done by the main
lead himself.
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New Releases
Viswaroop
Producer: Kamal Hassan Director: Kamal Hassan Viswaroop which has been made out of a budget of Rs 80 crore finally will be released in Punjab today. This bilingual flick was banned in some parts of India. Viswaroop, the thriller, stars Kamal Hassan, Rahul Bose, Pooja Kumar, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shekhar Kapoor and Andrae Jeremiah. The buzz is that this one is technically superb. The movie was shot extensively in countries, including the US, Canada and in cities like Mumbai and Chennai. David Producer: Reliance Entertainment Director: Bejoy Nambiar Director Bejoy Nambiar of Shaitaan fame is ready with his new film which is set in three eras. Shot widely in Ireland, Mangalore and Mumbai, the cast of David comprises Neil Nitin Mukesh, Vikram, Vinay Virmani, Jiva and Isha Sharvani. Tabu and Lara Dutta make guest appearances. The film revolves around the lives of these three Davids who are based in three different parts of the world in three different eras. David remains the connecting thread throughout the film. Ajinkya Deo plays a RAW agent in this action film which releases today. Midnight's Children Producer: David Hamilton, Doug Mankoff, Andrew Spaulding, Steven Silver, Neil Tabatznik Director: Deepa Mehta After much speculations, Deepa Mehta's keenly-awaited film Midnight's Children is all set to hit the theatres today. Deepa is regarded as a fine filmmaker and this film is a special gem from her stable. Based on Booker Prize winning novel by Salman Rushdie, the film stars Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher, Satya Bhabha, Shahana Goswami, Rajat Kapoor, Seema Biswas, Shriya Sharan, Siddharth, Ronit Roy, Rahul Bose, Darsheel Safary, Soha Ali Khan and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. The film was premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, the Vancouver International Film Festival and the BFI London Film Festival. MAI Producer: Subhash Dawar Director: Mahesh Kodiyal Renowned signer Asha Bhonsla makes her acting debut in Alliance Entertainment and Nitin R. Shankar's Rhythm Divine Entertainment Pvt. Ltd Productions' latest flick. This one is a different movie presented by Chandra Kumar Jajodia and Vishveshna Ventures. The film also stars Padmini Kolhapure and Ram Kapoor. Wave Cinemas releases this movie all over the country.
— Dharam Pal
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The year ahead
If your birthday is FEBRUARY 1...
You are entering a phase in which no one can slow down your enthusiasm and combativeness. It is the right time to start a project you have had in mind for a while; be courageous and great opportunities will lie ahead. There will be mutual support among family members. More emphasis has to be given to work. Certain limitations will be there as far as finances are concerned. Moderate health is indicated. The time period till August 2013 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. They will live with their dreams and in the process if they gets shattered, they will feel dejected from inside. However, after August this will improve. Take care of your stomach, gall bladder, hair and skin properly. You should watch out for digestive and other disorders for the whole year. Avoid spicy food and desist from eating out too much. This is a good year for you to implement new plans and schemes. Some of you are likely to purchase a piece of land to construct your own office. Others might start construction work on the land that has been acquired earlier. You'll feel tired and disorientated by the excessive amount of work around April and will try to do the least possible to escape from responsibilities. Don't be put off by your partner's cold and inconsistent behavior as it's just another way of showing that he or she has some concerns. You'll have a great spirit of collaboration and this means you'll work well as part of a team. This will help both your income and self-esteem. Those born between the years 1960-2000 will be particularly active and organised. Some troubles will become too much for you to handle alone; you will be making plans for your future along with your mate or beloved. It is perhaps your dream to have a quiet get-away home in the wild, which you are now determined to achieve. Those in love will share a strong bond. Mood: Recovering from conflict and then quite good. Compatible signs: Virgo, Capricorn, Sagittarius Lucky colours: Purple, dark-grey Lucky Days: Friday. Lucky Numbers: 4, 16, 18, 28, 32
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Astro turf
ARIES: The day will be quite busy since you will be taking care of issues such as bills, appointments and miscellaneous errands. Money matters will not pose a huge concern and health will remain good. Tarot message: Don't make financial decisions impulsively. Lucky colour: Navy-blue. TAURUS: Interactions, travel and intellectual pursuits will all be possible today. Many of you will travel for pleasure and explore interesting places. At home, a certain close relative will help you make an important choice. Tarot message: Be true to yourself. GEMINI: Many of you have been experiencing profound, philosophical inclination for the past few days and today, this feeling will become stronger, motivating you to introspect, contemplate and reflect. Tarot message: Sound advice will put you on the right track. Lucky colour: Pink. Lucky number: 17 CANCER:Things will move at a relatively slower pace today and you can use the time to relax, catch up with financial planning. If planning to put your money in real estate, agriculture and jewellery you will receive good returns. Tarot message: Do not cover up your mistakes. Lucky colour: Black. Lucky number: 50 LEO: This will be an active and positive day for professionals, especially women who have the enthusiasm to accomplish just about anything. The admiration and praise that you receive from everyone will motivate you further. Tarot message: Be diplomatic with colleagues. Lucky colour: Red. Lucky number: 62 VIRGO: Business people will need to work out the finer aspects of a partnership or contract while professionals need to display intelligence, tact and efficiency at work in order to create an impact. Tarot message: Don't get embroiled in long-term ventures. Lucky colour: Purple. LIBRA:This will be a day where you will need to adopt an unconventional yet productive approach so as to accomplish the maximum results. Professionally, you should be careful of whom to trust and depend on. Tarot message: Start a saving plan and also curb expenses. Lucky colour: White. Lucky number: 27 SCORPIO: You will have to be strong and make the decision to save as well as invest. In relationships, do not get entangled in temporary, meaningless affairs. Being part of a team at work will help you to advance in career. Tarot message: Pay attention to your inner feelings. Lucky colour: Silver-grey. Lucky number: 35 SAGITTARIUS:At this time, you will be quite generous, optimistic, expressive, tactful, compassionate and creative. Help from a spiritual guide will be valuable. Some of you will be planning to change careers; but do it carefully. Tarot message: Keeping a close eye on savings and investments. Lucky colour: Golden-brown. Lucky number: 65 CAPRICORN: Taking care of an elder will give you great happiness. The day promises romance, excitement, travel and new friendships. At home, things will be clearer and there will be warmth in your relations. Tarot message: Take care of your finances and health. Lucky colour: Green. AQUARIUS: In relationships, don't become too controlling since everyone needs space. Intelligent and perceptive, you will be able to identify and understand the real intentions behind others' actions. Tarot message: Keep other people's secrets well-guarded. Lucky colour: Peach. PISCES: When faced with someone who is absolutely rigid and stubborn, don't waste your time in arguments as it will not yield any result. At work you will also be able to accomplish a lot by working on your own. Tarot message: Do not spend beyond your capacity. Lucky colour: Crimson. Lucky number: 29
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Your sense of style is… 
If reports are to be believed, Bollywood’s one of the most popular heroines, Kareena Kapoor, will make around Rs 50 crore this year from her brand endorsements. According to sources, the superstar endorsed 22 brands and will be taking home over Rs 50 crore from their ads-earning highest amount of money from ads for any Hindi film actress.
Filmmaker Mohit Suri and Bollywood actress Udita Goswami tied the knot in a traditional Punjabi wedding at the Hare Rama Hare Krishna temple recently. The wedding was kept a close-knit affair.
Race 2 has collected nearly Rs 50 crore in its opening weekend and this has surprised everyone because the promotions failed and the music did not catch up. But the holidays and long weekend helped the movie and it has benefited Saif Ali Khan in a big way as he has had two back-to-back bumper weekends and hits now with Cocktail and Race 2. Meanwhile, Inkaar has collected around Rs 10 crore in 10 days and will be out of theatres this weekend.
Shashi Sumeet Mitaal's show Punar Vivah is in for a shocking turn. Yash and Arti are signing divorce papers and Yash has also agreed to marry another girl. With divorce through, upcoming tracks will be showing Yash taking saat phera. Yash (Gurmeet Chaudhry) and Arti (Kratika Sengar) have been going through a tough and traumatic time after the kidnapping of Ansh, wherein kidnapper had demanded that Yash has to divorce Arti to get Ansh back. Although now they both love each other but they also want Ansh back. So they decide to give up on their marriage. When Yash's father insists that he gets third time married, he agrees.
You share your birthday with Jaikishen Kakubhai Shroff (February 1, 1957, Mumbai), who made his Bollywood debut as a villain in the 1973 hit 'Heera Panna', which starred Dev Anand. He then acted in Swami Dada. He has appeared in a variety of character roles; villain, comedian, and even as a ghost in 'Bhoot Unkle'. According to his stars, he will turn producer and will gain much more as a director after 2015.