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Breakfast notes
Despite our best efforts, despite the hundred theories supporting why breakfast is an important meal of the day or why one should eat breakfast like a king, this is one meal we conveniently ignore. Excuses come in different forms---I hate eating early, I don't get the time to eat a leisurely breakfast, etc.etc.
Restaurants, cafes and hotels have whipped up their menus and have given breakfast a lavish space, but how often would you take out time to catch the buffet breakfast spread? On International Breakfast Day we bring the best on the breakfast table, from in and around Chandigarh. Morning tips Nutritionists have been advocating the reason behind taking breakfast in a million ways…”It is the most important meal of the day. This is the meal that provides you the energy, nutrients that are required to go through the rest of the day's work,” shares Pritpal Kaur, Mohali-based nutritionist who has seen youngsters and corporate employees suffer irritation, lack of concentration and headache because they miss breakfast regularly. “Not only this, proper and timely breakfast keeps your body weight in check. Normally, we don't get time to eat the whole day. Sometimes, this is where the reserve energy comes into play,” she adds. All about breakfast What are the best edibles that make for a healthy breakfast and what time should they be… these are the questions every homemaker has to struggle with every morning. Says Charu Singh, dietician from Patiala, who doesn't advocate any strict time to 'go for the breakfast,' “Not everyone's body functions in the same way, which means not everyone is hungry in the morning. Wait for a while and pick up foods that will give you energy.” Charu makes it simpler by making a list that includes boiled eggs, fresh fruit juice (avoid papaya) seasonal of course, a butter toast in a simple breakfast. Yes, you can't go through the same fare for the entire week. In that case, says Manmeet Kahlon, a kinder garten teacher in Chandigarh, who fixes a new breakfast every day for kids, “Change keeps the interest alive, fruits and sandwich for Monday, maybe, poha, daliya(with lots of vegetables), a glass of juice and five almonds on Tuesday and so on. If you like to dig into parathas with ghee, Manmeet is okay with it. “Then don't club it with eggs or anything heavy. Just a glass of juice to wash it down is good.” Avoid anything spicy for the morning, including boiled vegetables because they are low on energy. Buffet spread Breakfast has always been on the menu of all hotels and restaurants. But how popular is the section with the people. Bobby Garg, owner, Oven Fresh, doesn't see the culture of having breakfast out as an important one. “Most people still like eating at home. It is only recently that the weekend breakfast culture is picking pace,” he shares naming foods on the menu which their place offers. “Ham and cheese omelette, pan cakes, sausage filled omelette roll find place at Oven Fresh. We will soon be introducing international breakfast at our newly opened outlet at Mansa Devi Complex sector-5.” Another place in Chandigarh that makes breakfast a do it yourself is Buffet Hut. The place is starting its seven days breakfast from coming April. As the managing director Ajay Gauba shares, “I find breakfast a compulsory meal, so we offer people a variety they can choose from rather than just putting it on the menu.” Muesli as compared to cereals has more takers. Ajay jokes, “We are Punjabis, so even if we are having cereals we will still want half or quarter of a parantha.”
Healthy way Make way for breakfast in your schedule by making little changes.
Bread and grain (.cereal, toast, muffin) Milk and milk product (low-fat yogurt, low-fat milk). Fruit or vegetable group (bananas, apples, carrots)
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Comic effect
When we mention the word Jodi, the expression that comes to your mind is 'made for each other'. Indeed, a look at Krushna Abhishek and Sudesh Lehri convinces you that the dynamic duo is much more than partners in 'comedy'. In Chandigarh to enthrall the audience with their hilarious gags in the 'Connect Super Jodi -Grand Finale', the jocular jodi manages to spread their infectious laughter with their act.
The man and wife Referring themselves as the mian and biwi, the pair shares a laugh on being asked what brings them together. “We were not paired together initially for the comical reality show, Comedy Circus. Coincidently, we landed up together and the journey has been worthwhile.” says Sudesh. Their comic tadkas with another adept stand up comedian Siddarth Jadhav have increased the peals of laughter manifold. But how are they different from the other jodis and pat comes the reply, “We complement each other through our own opposite styles of expertise.” Comedy hoopla Performing in the Comedy Circus for six successive seasons and 450 episodes on a roll, their punches and comic timing have never been monotonous. “Raj, our writer is proficient and spontaneous in writing punches and satires,” says Krushna. Talking about satires and spoofs, many celebrities have been in the hit list and they agree that travesty has been used solely for entertainment, which is splendidly taken in the right spirit. On the double meaning content and vulgarity Sudesh adds, “Our sole aim is to tickle the funny bone of the audiences, along with a social message. Our intent is to keep the gags decent and suitable for the family audience.” Reality shows have been a boon to them and their charm has come a long way. But, is the competition increasing with the profusion of talent especially the worth mentioning comedy whiz, Kapil Sharma. Krushna disagrees, “Kapil is a solo champion and we cannot match up to his comic talents. It all depends upon sustainability, if you sustain, you retain.” So, what is next when it comes to entertainment and Sudesh says, “I plan to do endless seasons of comedy shows and spread the giggling effect.” The second half of the comical duo, Krushna has more in store with upcoming films such as Mr Money with Rajpal Yadav and an untitled film with Tips.
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Creative streak
He wouldn't really know the exact source of inspiration, but tilted towards the left, hidden inside a cage (made of ribs) is this reddish pink organ, the heart. Exactly, the heart! This is where the songs come from. This is the place I look into whenever I have to create a track.” Sachin Gupta, the music director of Mere Dad Ki Maruti, cannot pinpoint as how he makes music other than the fact that everything he does, comes straight from his heart.
Mere Dad Ki Maruti has some great foot- tapping Punjabi music, which isn't either laced or dripping with Punjabi flavour. Laughs Sachin, the music composer who created the music album Doorie, “It is like serving butter chicken on a banana leaf. I can only create something that I have seen, heard and experienced myself. I have heard a lot of Punjabi music and also worked with singers like Mika, Apache Indian, so my Punjabi music is basically mixing of different genres.” Having worked in close to fifteen pop albums and with some of the biggest singers in India, Pakistan and worldwide, this music composer only considers himself a guitarist who wants to see all music genres grow. “When it is music there should be no boundaries. I started with rock, did classical and then Bollywood. It was a smooth transition in every case.” Sachin's music comes from his experiences and what he feels. “If I am jumping around, the track will have that energy; if there is any break up then the track will be in sync with the feelings,” he shares, hoping there are not many break ups coming! When he makes music he just shuts down his mind. This is as simple as it gets. So, the rocking music of Mere Dad Ki Maruti comes from a mind that closes to an open heart! “Well in case of Bollywood music I go by the script and basic outline of the film. I don't attempt to do anything I don't understand. Which is why my music is not hard-core Punjabi, it is Punjabi the way I have known it,” adds Sachin, the music director composer who gave Punjabi actor singer Diljit Dosanjh his first Bollywood break. “He has got a powerful voice and more than that he is humble despite his star status in Punjab.” Sachin is called the Flying Finger Melody, a tag that he lives up to. “Someone saw me play guitar when I was 16, my fingers probably moved very fast on the guitar and this is how I got the name.” For someone whose two compositions Doorie and Maula were featured in the film Spanish Beauty which was the dubbed version of Spanish Film La Mujer de mi Hermano (My Brother's Wife) featuring Spanish superstar Barbara Mori, Punjabi music in films is not a necessity or a must do. “If a film requires Punjabi music it should be there, if it doesn't it shouldn't be.” Sachin has completed his next Bollywood project Isaaq, and a couple of more lined up has a chance to showcase his work through Bollywood. “I don't know how to read or write music, all I know is to knock my heart when I have to make one.” jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Women in a man’s world
The battle of sexes has resulted in creating a divide of thought and expression, which is predominantly either that of a male or a female. At the Museum of Fine Arts, Panjab University, as many as 18 male artists from across the nation exhibit their works of genius at the exhibition titled Pratibimba 1…inseparable mutuality, wherein they celebrate the concept of mutual interdependence of both the sexes.
“I’m extending an olive branch to the long-drawn combat that has been associated with gender inequality. However, Indian art conceptualises and represents gender equality in the form of an image — Ardhanaishvar, the etiological meaning of which is equal,” says Tirthankar Bhattacharya, chairman of Department of Fine Arts, Panjab University and the curator of the exhibition. The walls of the four galleries at the museum are adorned with the expressions of emancipation, which finds its roots in the ideology of the male artists and their representation of womanhood. While the picturesque works of Bheem Malhotra resonate in the landscapes which seem to decipher the ever changing tempers of a woman, Satwant Singh Sumail celebrates the dainty charming disposition of a woman that manifests in the incisive bond, which stems from her philanthropic self and her connect with nature. Using women as a subject of his paintings, Satwant details the traditional values that are symbolised by the use of flowing veils and sublime features of her physical beauty. Gajraj Chavan, Pramod Arya, Anand Sharma, Anand Shende, Jagdeep Jolly, Madan Lal, Mahesh Prajapati, Rajesh Sharma, Rajender Kumar, Ramchandra Pokhle, Ram Pratap Verma and Shrikant Kadam also employ women as protagonists. Needless to say their paintings exude the passion, enigma and strength that is characterised by the notion of female gender.
Artist on board Subhash Shorey, who is displaying his works at the Panjab University after 26 long years, says, “I have showcased my paintings at the university after 26 years as this concept is very dear to my heart. That a woman gave me birth, and that I am married to a woman and that I have two daughters, inspires my idea of womanhood.” While explaining the technique that he uses in all five of his paintings titled-Mindscape, Creation, Destruction and Preservation, he shares, “Through my paintings I want to allude that humans were made from the five elements of nature, which are common between both men and women. I have used etching, aquatint and print making as a technique for my paintings.”
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Summer sensations
Satish Narula
When we talk about planting bulbs, the only plant that comes to mind is gladiolus. But it is essentially a winter flower, though there are a few inferior types available even for the summer. Do we have some good bulbous plants for summers? I know the question may appear to be elementary but for an amateur, this would be a good piece of information. Yes, there are many to choose from, like hippeastrum (amaryllis lily), zephyranthes lily, tuberose, day lily etc for the summer. The tongue twisting Hippestream, the amaryllis lily is planted now and gives very showy flowers in the summer. This is the plant suitable for both the hills and plains. The flowers are borne on the terminal of a strap that emerges from the middle of the plant. The giant sized flowers are borne back-to- back in twos or fours and come in many colours. It may be pink, dark red, orange, crimson, yellow, white or a combination of these. The flowers could also be single or in multiple petal. The plant grows to a height of a foot-and-a-half or so and suit good for growing at the edge of the berms. It is also suitable for growing in bed or pots. The bulbs should first be kept in moist bag for two to three days and when the roots start swelling these should be planted in soil keeping one third of the bulb outside the soil. It is not only about the giant size flowering lily but we have a fragrant species for outside sitting and that is tuberose. This is also known by the name Rajnigandha which means the flower that spreads sweet fragrance at night. This is the time to plant fresh bulbs. In case one has a bed in the garden for three to four years, it is the time to take out the clump of bulbs, separate these, keep these in shade for about four weeks and then do the replanting. The bulbs bear a bunch of flowers on the terminal that open one after the other and spread sweet fragrance at night and early morning. The lines are made one-and-a-half feet away and the bulbs are planted at six inches away from each other. Zephyranthes lily is another short stature lily that grows to bloom during the summer months, nearing the monsoon. They normally come in three colours — white, pink and yellow. The plant is free flowering and two to two-and-a-half centimeter blooms appear at the terminal of plant that grows to one foot or so. The plants grow well around trees. They can also be multiplied by division of bulbs. You may have planted one of the above flowers. Try this summers Eucharis, the flower that has good deep broad leaf foliage and the flowers appear as long stock emerging from the middle of the plant. The bulbs are planted now. (Narula is a senior PAU horticulturist)
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Future Shock
Mobile World Congress in Barcelona was a boisterous affair. There were gadgets of all varieties, from all countries, suiting all categories. Many companies launched new products for the mobile user. They were different in many ways and similar in most. However, for all categories-phones, computers, laptops and tablets-there were some winners. Here’s a list of some of the drool-worthy ones seen there.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 The HTC One Only slightly bigger than a credit card, the HTC One is a compact unibody phone. It’s a curvaceous phone for the style conscious. The highlight of the phone is its 468 ppi resolution. It comes with a fabulous camera. The sound of the phone on headphones is also striking . LG Optimus G Pro It’s the new phablet. The Optimus G Pro has massive 5.5-inch screen. You can see sharper images with the G Pro. It also has button for TV remote app. With a 1.7GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, this is fun gadget to use. Sony Xperia Tablet Z Sony Xperia Z tablet gives you vivid picture quality with the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 and lightening speed with Snapdragon S4 Pro quad core processor. It’s the thinnest tablet in the market and weighs a tiny 1 pound. Nokia Lumia Phones Nokia made it count with Lumia phones. While they were not bursting with features, the phones certainly gave you value for money. (The writer is Chandigarh-based technology
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Tried & tasted
With an array of delectable international cuisines made available in Chandigarh, you can sure pamper the connoisseur in you. Give Punjabi tadka a break and savour the flavours of Italian, Tex-Mex, Japanese, Thai and the most favourite Chinese food at various joints in the city!
The youth are on a gastronomic trail to satiate their appetite for new and exotic. “I am a big-time foodie and I like experimenting when it comes to food. Diversify the palate with your plate is what I believe in,” says Dhawal Pratap Singh, a student at UILS, Panjab University. Japanese food is a major draw with the young and experimental. “The young crowd indulges in authentic Japanese cuisine and we have kaiseki, which is a multi-course Japanese dinner,” says Manoranjan Bhaglania, bar manager, Hibachi. Furthermore, with the concept of live looking, the trend of customisation of food has become an important part of eating out experience. “Our signature dish, fish in lemon, butter and soya sauce, is an elegant dish and is made according to your preference and of course, the famous sushi is an-all time favourite,” adds Bhaglania. What’s more? Gorge on cheese quesadilla and burritos to get that Mexican zing and get all glutinous with nachos and salsa sauce. “Mexican cuisine is a great hit among the youth, especially as it makes for a quick grub and also the fact that it suits your pocket,” say Kito Singh and Tiku Libra of Viva Mexico, Chandigarh. Tantalise your taste buds with the quintessential Chinese and Thai food. Exotic Thai curry and oriental delicacies such as chicken dimsums, vegetable basil flavoured dumpling, exotic vegetables in chilli basil sauce and all time favourite crackling spinach. “Chinese cuisine is my favourite. I can’t have paranthas every day. Give me variety and I just love it,” says Avni Sablok, a student at the Department of Political Sciences, PU. When we talk about International cuisine, how can we forget Italian delights? “For me, Italian is an option any day. I love cheese and pasta in exotic Italian flavours,” says Apoorva Goel, a student. For the haute cuisine, we have bruschettas and selections of breads such as ciabatta, focaccia. Pastas like spaghetti, fettuccine, penne are available in white or red sauce. Lasagna and risotto add to the charm,” says Lucky, Sr Captain, Spaghetti Kitchen and Bar, Chandigarh.
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All messed up!
‘I love your new haircut’, ‘That hair colour is a killer’
‘You look so much younger’! Don’t you just love to hear it when you step out of a salon with something new ? Surely, the blue streaks of Anushka Sharma and purple of Priyanka Chopra have brought yet another trend. Wet look, low ponytail and retro rocked last year. What is new this year? Praveen, hairstylist, Headmasters Salon-8, Chandigarh, says “Emo haircut with lot of layers is in. This unisex hair cut gives you a very young look and you can opt for any length,” he says. “Another hit is the ultra long hair. But if you are bold, go for a bob,” he adds. Messy hairdos, curls and crushed hair are very much in demand.Fringes and massive hair accessories are back with a bang too. “Neutral and red hair colours with streaks of blonde or gold are still popular. On the other hand, bright colours have caught up with youngster,” say experts from Schwarzkopf and Lakme Salon. The trend isn’t just confined to women. Men too want to keep up with the latest fashion. “I love experimenting with my hair. I recently got a red streak and quite honestly I was doubtful at first, but with all the compliments I got, I would love to try a new colour after this,” says Charlotte, MBA student. “Colouring your hair does affect the texture to an extent but why worry so much? Just make sure you use a good product and take a little care.” she adds. Here’s something new! “Demand for hair extension is growing. Women want long hair with good volume and we here make sure they get their desired looks. We have detachable as well has permanent extension available,” says Praveen. “I went for extensions. My long hair suits me so well that I can’t help but flaunt them,” says Chitwan . The best part is that there are no side effects! Curl, straighten or blow-dry. You can carry your extension for as long as four months. But hair extensions do cost a pretty penny. The cost per inch is around Rs 500.
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Getting fit with Vidyut Jammwal
Vidyut Jammwal wowed everyone with his fitness levels and awesome stunts in Force. Though he played a villain in the movie, he stood his own opposite John Abraham. He also won many fans due to his chocolate-skin and sharp features. The new hunk talks about his fitness regime, diet and special skills. Special skills I have been doing martial arts since the age of three so I have lots of training. I have done all my stunts in Commando without the use of cables or body-doubles and of course, please do not repeat them at home. I specialise in Kalaripayattu, which is an ancient Indian martial arts form and that helped me design the stunts myself too. Fitness regime I work out seven days a week. Five days are martial arts training and two days are weight training. I combine gymnastics, acrobatics, street stunts and the like. I focus a lot on lower body training and do push-ups, squats, lunges, parallel bars, Roman rings and calf exercises. I run as well. Break even I follow my heart and my feelings and do not follow a strict regimen. I listen to my body and let my body decide the kind of training it wants to undergo. Sometimes, I feel tired and want a break so I do not train on that day. For me, exercise has to be fun and it cannot seem like a chore. Myths and facts I eat when I am hungry and I am a vegetarian. So there goes the notion that you need meat to build a physique! I drink more than five liters of water a day to detoxify myself and stay hydrated. I need it because of my training and the heat here. I have muesli with milk and fruits like kiwi for breakfast. I eat a lot of tofu as it is my major source of protein. Message to all I feel people need to stick to regimes that stimulate and suit them. Otherwise, exercise can seem like a big daunting task. I love the training I do and it is custom-made for me. The goal ought to be long-term fitness.
No matter what
If it comes through, this will be her highest paid endorsement and will put her ahead of her contemporaries. It looks like marriage has not had any detrimental effect on her popularity.
Cut above the rest
While Arbaaz Khan's Dabangg, and its sequel, reaped a major box office benefit from its two popular item songs, Arbaaz's brother Sohail has never been the one for planting tantalising Munnis and Sheilas into his films. None of Sohail's directorial ventures, so far, have featured an item song. It comes as no surprise that Sohail's new venture, featuring Salman Khan, would have no item song. Confirming the move, Sohail said, "My script doesn't demand it. And there is really no deeper design to it. It's just how the film is written now. I am only trying to be honest to the social-drama genre."
Miley gets inked!
Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has got a new Da Vinci's heart tattoo on her arm. The 20-year-old singer added to her ever-increasing collection of body art with the help of the former LA ink star Kat Von D, reported a publication.
After engrossing the tattoo on her arm, Kat tweeted, "Just did the Raddest tattoo on MileyCyrus a miniature rendition of a daVinci anatomical heart! (sic)." Kat also shared a photo collage featuring Leonardo da Vinci's famed sketch of the human heart (the inspiration for Cyrus's new ink). The new tattoo joins Cyrus' various other body art, including a heart on her little finger, an anchor on her wrist, a dream catcher on her ribcage, the words "Just Breathe" on the left side of her chest, an equal sign on her ring finger, the roman numerals VIIXCI on her right forearm, and a portion of President Teddy Roosevelt's famed speech on her left arm, which reads, "So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." —
PTI
Kate to star in Eliza Graves
Kate to star in Actress Kate Beckinsale is in negotiations to star in Eliza Graves, a psychological thriller. Brad Anderson, who directed The Call, is directing the movie, which is loosely based on one of Edgar Allan Poe's early works The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether, said a publication. Beckinsale, 39, will play the title character of Eliza, a patient at a mental institution in which the inmates have taken over and are posing as doctors. She becomes the object of affection of a newly arrived Harvard Medical School grad who has no idea of the topsy-turvy world he just entered. —
PTI
Imtiaz Ali hits Highway!
With the resounding success of Rockstar still in his mind, director Imtiaz Ali has already started working on his next project, titled Highway.
Going by his past record, love stories and musicals seems to be the forte of this director and Highway seems to be no different. The film is a love story of two very different people. They get attracted to each other as the story moves forward. The romantic drama is surely going to be a musical journey. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Imtiaz has already hit the floors and the entire crew is quiet enthusiastic about the film. It is said that the movie is entirely Imtiaz's brainchild and is very close to him. The movie stars Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda in the lead roles and is going to be shot in different parts of North India. Lyricist Irshad Kamil has been roped in to compose for Highway and Imtiaz has already teamed up again with A R Rahman. —
HRM
The reality check
Kanye West has urged girlfriend Kim Kardashian to slow down following her recent pregnancy scare and hospitalisation. The reality TV star was briefly hospitalised after feeling unwell on a flight from Paris to Los Angeles last week, reported a website.
"Kim's got a real wake up call. Kanye's been on her the last few weeks to slow down but she's carried on regardless," a source said. "Even her mom has been warning her to slow down but Kim's been on a hormone high, she's been using up her energy on working and not leaving much for the baby. It is a classic first time pregnancy error. Kim now realizes that she can't do it all the way she used to. She has to think about the baby's needs. It's definitely an adjustment," the source added. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star was advised by medicos to slow down her work and exercise regime after being given the all-clear last week. The 32-year-old is known to be working out regularly during her pregnancy with two trainers, one of them being Tracy Anderson. Doctors have advised the television star to take adequate rest during her pregnancy.
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Food and fitness
Supermodel Heidi Klum says that she manages to keep her body in shape, by staying constantly on the go with her four children and merging her busy schedule with theirs.
The 39-year-old, who separated from her soul singer husband Seal last year, said that it is hard to get time to work out from her busy schedule and so she merges her busy schedule with her children, a magazine reported. "It's very hard to find time to work out. I'm like a mom and dad in one. When I go shopping, I put on my sneakers and my [fitness] clothes. I run through the store or I take the dogs and the children and I go up the canyon or I go into the backyard and I jump with my kids on the trampoline, so I try to put the exercise into my daily routine," she said. While she gained with each of her pregnancies, Klum said she never dieted. "I never dieted. You have to understand food and what it does to your body," she added.—PTI
Long time, no see
Anu Malik has composed two tracks for Shootout at Wadala and Sanjay Gupta liked the music so much that he has signed him on for the music of the entire film. Babli Badmaash Hai is already becoming a hit. Anu will be composing the background score for a movie after 18 years. He is thrilled with these developments.
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Celebrating success
Popular show, Sasural Simar Ka (SSK) is soon going to complete two years. While many shows have gone off-air recently, SSK has managed to keep the viewers interested. The lead actor of the show, Manish Raisinghani, speaks about his role, the show and more. Your show will complete two years soon. How does it feel? It feels great because our show has not just completed the benchmark of 2 years, but has also completed it in style. The reason why I say this is because being a non-prime time slot, the show has been one of the top shows on TV. I guess that is due to the Rashmi Sharma effect as she specialises in turning non-prime time slots into a success with her Midas touch. I'm proud to be a part of this show. Are you guys planning any celebrations? We at SSK are always on for celebrations and we don't leave any opportunity to celebrate, so how can we miss out on this one! What do you like the best about your character? I like the rebel in him that only bows down to his lady love Roli. For now, the angry young side of Siddhant, my character, has been tapped, so enjoy his romantic side! If you could change something about Siddhant, what it would be and why? It's a female oriented show, so in the drama sequences men usually have to take a back seat. It takes a lot to act out a sequence like this because Sid, being a rebel, does not take a word against his family. It takes a lot to make those expressions look convincing. Can you share something about the future track? The future is simply unpredictable. We have fabulous writers who twist and turn stories on daily basis. So, with unpredictability, being the USP of our show, I will not spoil the viewing experience of my audience by spilling the beans. All I can say is that the future will bring a lot of drama, thrill, twists and turns. What do you like to watch on TV? I keep surfing channels. There's barely any time to watch TV..
Highlighting real issues
The acronym NRI brings forth dollar dreams in the Indian marriage market. While many NRI grooms turn out as responsible husbands, there are others who abandon their newly-wed wives soon after the wedding and never return. The upcoming serial, Gurbani that will be telecast on Colors, was inspired by an article that was published in a daily newspaper of Chandigarh, which revealed that nearly 30,000 innocent brides had been duped by their NRI husbands. Prashant Bhatt, fiction head of Colors said, "This show aims to spread awareness that marrying an NRI does not necessarily guarantee a happy marriage. The show also shows that there are some honest NRIs too." The show spreads the message that women should not wait for their unfaithful partners. Gurbani will be premiered on March 18 on Colors at 10:30 pm.
Beyond negativity
Rashi, the difficult bahu of the Modi household, is the most entertaining character of Star Plus' Saath Nibhana Saathiya. Rucha Hasabnis has indeed essayed the role of a spoiled bahu quite well. She says that her character Rashi is not really negative and though she is influenced by her mother, deep down inside, she is a good person.
Coconut skin:
A new beginning
Niyati, the primetime soap that is telecast on Sahara One, is all set to move ahead. Besides the change in
the storyline, the protagonist is changing too. Jayashree Soni, who was essaying the lead role from the beginning, will be replaced by Aastha Choudhary.
While Jayashree's character will die in the serial, her place will be taken by her daughter, who she will rename as Niyati! Dheeraj Kumar, producer of the show, says that after 500 episodes, the audience looks for a fresh storyline. "It is a creative call," he adds. With cities like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, coming under the ratings purview, the storyline of new Niyati will be set in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Unlike her mother, who plays the role of a housewife in the show, Niyati will be seen essaying the role of an IPS officer, who juggles her domestic and professional life. Don't miss to see the new beginning in Niyati, starting on March 18, every Monday to Friday at 9.30 pm on Sahara One.
Money matters
Sony TV has failed to garner much needed TRPs when it comes to their fiction space. However, the channel is hopeful that their upcoming line-ups will help them bag the numbers. Soon after launching Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat, the broadcaster is gung-ho about their next venture Optimystix's Chanchan with Sanaya Irani in the lead. Sources reveal that Chanchan will be replacing Hongey Judaa Na Hum, which is being pulled off air due to its poor performance. The show will end on March 21 and Chanchan will be premiered from March 25 onwards at 9 pm.
However, the drama does not end here. Aamna Shariff, the leading lady of Hongey Judaa Na Hum, has stopped shooting due to payment issues. The actress has not been seen on the sets for the last ten days now and she has no plans of returning till her concerns are met. A source informs, "Aamna stopped shooting the moment she learnt that the show is going off air. In fact, she told the makers that she will not resume till she receives her pay cheques (usually payments are made after the work is done, but Aamna wants her remuneration in advance)." Hence, the creative team of the show has now decided to have a 'not so happy' ending. As shown so far, Muskaan has been kidnapped by some goons and she will die there. Though we tried contacting Aamna, but she remained unavailable for comment.
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Astro turf
ARIES: A lot of disruptions will leave you feeling irritated. Be careful as you are prone to losing your temper with loved ones. Spending time with your partner is a priority. Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. TAURUS: Success is certain. Your beloved will be very supportive and caring. You
ill be happy to learn about the success of someone close. Health will be strong. GEMINI: Your plans are likely to undergo a change. Partnership will be problematic. Avoid tensions at home with tact and understanding. Meetings and negotiations will yield good results. CANCER: Hard work and perseverance will certainly get rewarded. Genuine appreciation and understanding will come your way. Family life is happy. Your mate will be in a particularly good mood this evening. Tarot message: Lack of caution can leave you in losses. LEO: This is a profitable day. Meetings will go off very well. Be patient and consider all
factors before making a decision. Give your time to family and friends. VIRGO: Financial gains are assured. Be bold and courageous. Put in a little extra effort to maintain peace and harmony at home. Be patient and consider all factors
before making a decision. LIBRA: The employed can look forward to an out of turn promotion with additional
enefits. Relationships will need extra attention. An advance payment will materialize. SCORPIO: You will strike a good bargain. Concentrate on your routine work. Personal relationships are disappointing. Don't let it bother you. Social activity will
help to ease your mind. SAGITTARIUS: Take the plunge and implement new
plans and schemes. Make sure you don't neglect your loved ones in your natural exuberance to
keep everyone happy. CAPRICORN: Keep your mind open to ideas. You may be concerned about your beloved who has not been keeping well. Your hard work will pay off well but you will also face some criticism. AQUARIUS: Do not get tied down by any promises, especially regarding money matters. Temptation to criticise a family member must be avoided. Finish any pending work. PISCES: Stability and inner strength are your pillars. Be assertive. Soul searching
ill help you in many ways. Make amends and stay happy this evening. |
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The year ahead
If your birthday is March 18...
A beneficial and healthy energy is activated when Venus becomes exalted in Pisces. This energy enables you to relate in a more balanced manner to your love interest. Differences of opinion and views will melt away. Venus enables you to understand men in a new light and to celebrate the mystery of women. With just a little extra effort, you will be able to mend or supercharge your relationships. Meditation and yoga should be practiced for spiritual as well as physical gains. Some changes that you make will annoy family members. Those engaged will find a source of great happiness in their beloved. Your competitive nature will enable you to win any contest you enter. Beware of working with sharp instruments to avoid accidents. Your negotiating skills serve you. If you're willing to propose a small compromise here and there, you not only look flexible, you can then bargain to get your larger agenda items pushed through. Lucky Days: Wednesday and Friday. Lucky Colors: Old Lace, Pale Green Compatible Signs: Aries, Cancer Lucky Numbers: 5, 11, 15, 21, 80 Mood: Filled with 'lofty ideals' |
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