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Patiala peg
Born and brought up in Canada, Garry gets dreams that take him to Patiala. Lajo, Punjab di kudi only dreams of Canada. Does Garry become her passport to the country of her dreams or not? Well, that’s what Patiala Dreamz tells and more.
Yet another offering by Pollywood, it promises to bring comedy, drama, romance and suspense mixed with some action. With Sarwar Ahuja (Zee Cinestars Ki Khoj winner) and Madalsa Sharma ‘Mithi’ in lead roles, the cast and crew of Patiala Dreamz were all chatty after wrapping up their Punjab schedule.
Time to experiment
Sarwar Ahuja, born and brought up in Hyderabad, spent all his summer holidays in Amritsar as his relatives live there; this became the motivation to sign up Patiala Dreamz. “I wanted to do something in my native tongue, got interested in the script, liked the crew and joined the team,” says Sarwar. Winning the talent hunt gave him the launch pad, “Winning a reality show is like an MBA from IIT, when you are looking for work, you have your credentials established,” says the lad who couple of movies and shows later, is in a mood to experiment. “Punjabi cinema is an upcoming industry, so here I am,” says Sarwar flashing his double-dimpled smile. On a break from television for at least six months, Sarwar is looking forward to making it big on big screen. And his idol is — Amitabh Bachchan. “I like the way Mr Bachchan could do a kuli and a Shahenshah with equal ease,” says the actor, who hopes to be famous and do stuff that makes people remember him after he is gone. His parting shot, “Money, name, fame, yes, are part of life. Best is to be a good human being and I put in as many efforts in that as striving to be successful.”
She has done Tamil, Telugu, Bollywood cinema and also a German film, Madalsa Sharma debuts in Punjabi cinema with Patiala Dreamz. “I liked the character of Reet, a mast bandi who lives in her world,” says the actor who claims to have grown up on the sets, his father being a director and mother an actor. “Punjabi is in the air with Honey Singh and his tribe, which made me go for one.” Happy at how the film has shaped up, Mithi wants to take it slow and steady. And she is no hurry to sign her next!
Ho ja rangeela re
BN Sharma has been a staple of Punjabi cinema. And, with each film he tries to do something different. He danced in Singh vs Kaur and plays Rangeela in Patiala Dreamz. “My family is not all too happy with this. They say, ‘ess umar vich kya kuch kar rahe hon?’ As Rangeela, he dresses up in rangeeley clothes, leads a colourful life and writes songs. Happy at Punjabi cinema making rapid strides, says BN, “We are proud that today our films have broken boundaries and reached audiences globally. ” mona@tribunemail.com
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Cooking up some drama
Neither being a reality show participant is a joke nor being a judge on it! Tasks make you tense; emotions fly high and show producers as well as viewers demand drama. What we witnessed on Friday noon at The Taj Chandigarh was a show with a difference. MasterChef India 3 contestants Happy Singh and Ripu Daman Handa, along with their uber cool judge Kunal Kapoor, were made to climb the raised platform, asked to pose in a hundred different ways, including a call to climb the tree! They being in City Beautiful for Baisakhi celebrations, of course, were made to dance on numbers, including Yaar Anmulle and more…phew, some task!
Here are the three and their culinary journey. Home ground
Kunal Kapoor, a Delhi boy, spent his golden college years here, so he doesn’t mind anything...being too happy here. From a family of bankers, he with his bad maths did make a failed attempt at being one, when someone suggested trying hotel management. And there he was with his bags in Sector 42. Day 1 of the class and this failure turns a hero, as in T K Razdan’s he was the brightest, who could recognise and name all the basic ingredients (from jeera to dalchini) as well as basic equipment in the kitchen — courtesy his spending time with dad in the kitchen who would let him stir whatever he cooked while naming the ingredients aloud! Called on to sit in the front row, Kunal never looked back. Trials did come in his journey, as on his first Trade Test at Taj Palace Hotel, Delhi. A confident bloke, he presented the four course meal to the chef. A frown followed. Our young warrior held ground while quickly revising in his mind — ingredients good, garnishing good, presentation good... till a dish went flying just missing his ear, another followed till the meal was finished without even being tasted! The chef roared, ‘where is the spoon?’ Young Kunal held back his tears, parking the bad memory in the corner of his heart. It was only some months later that the lesson dawned. What his senior was trying to tell was that a chef’s duty doesn’t finish at cooking a fantastic meal, but serving the guest as he likes it. “That was a life-changer for me. I walked out of the kitchen to know what a guest needs.” Years on, Kunal is proud that he is able to present his profession at the national level. MasterChef has made cooking respectable but he is not resting till it comes on par with other professions. Chandigarh remains close to Kunal’s heart; Chaplin in 34, Hot Millions in 17, an old aunty in furniture market, who would feed hungry college-goers a big parantha and chai in just Rs 5! “Money was less, fun unlimited. We would hitchhike to 17, to celebrate birthdays at HM,” he reminiscences. MasterChef 3, Desi Tadka is the flavour this season. “Gone are the pakodas out of homes, mummies are cooking pastas and noodles. We want our regional delicacies to be documented and savoured.” Before he signs off, he wants you to see the MasterChef episode on Monday. “Shot in lush green mustard fields near Amritsar, it is a must watch.” This happy-go-lucky tattoo artist from Ajmer owns a dhaba restaurant that serves more than 40 kinds of chole bhature. “The day I got the title of Flavour-E-Azam during the show, it was an absolute win,” says our chef who is all positive to win the title! Gym to kitchen
From a family of doctors, Ripu Daman Handa, a gym trainer from Delhi, wanted to carve a niche. “Being at MasterChef, looks like I am on the path.” mona@tribunemaial.com
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Message for life
Behind me is infinite power. Before me is endless possibility. Around me is boundless opportunity. Why should I fear?
… Imagine starting the day with this message; wouldn’t you be in a happy frame of mind to face the trials that come along? Well, people realise the importance of positive thoughts and using them. If earlier, almost everyone prayed at the break of the dawn (now many of us sleep around this time), the rituals are no more followed by many. It’s rather the phone or computer that we open our eyes to and here come a select few who ensure to drop in a happy thought in your inbox! What makes people begin the day with posting messages or writing emails and what bearing it has on those who receive it, we figure out! Loveleen Kaur, an MNC employee, shares the thought of the day with her small, close-knit group that she got friendly with while practicing Reiki. Now the group shares a positive SMS each morning. Says Loveleen, “The beauty of this is that on many days when one is caught in a problem, someone from the group sends a message that works as light in the darkness.”
Rohit Sharma, an advertising professional, like most of his friends, shares inspiring quotes within his circle. “Technology has brought us all on a single plane. Sharing is a way of life and more the merrier! Of course I do turn to my friends when I need and also believe in passing on what all happiness I come across in the form of a picture or thought.” For Priya and Sanjay Tandon, it all began with sharing a daily thought by Sai Baba within their circle. Another matching quote followed and a weekly story on the theme as well. Years on, the thoughts and stories led to the book — Sunrays for Sunday. “Honestly, when we did compile the first book, we did not have plans for other books. However, when we got such a positive response not only in India but abroad as well, we got down with books for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and working on Sunrays for Friday,” says Priya, who has also started illustrating the stories. The books are also available at Sai Baba Ashram Puttaparthi, have found its readers and been translated into different languages too. Ten Golden Nuggets to My Family is another positive book, which again started with an individual effort by Ashok Chitkara, who loved to share the valuable lines that he came across in his day’s reading. He would note down and e-mail ten good lines each day. The family looked forward to them the first thing to begin the day with and now the collection has been shaped into a book. Ten Golden Nuggets offers wonderful hints to organise family life and home. Says Chitkara, “It started as a daily practice to share good notes that I came across in my daily reading and finally took the form of a book.” Sometimes you need a little push to get back on
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Quote unquote
You cannot change the past, but your future is spotless. You can write on it whatever you want to. If you want to fly with eagles, don’t swim with ducks. The capability of a person is not how well he prepares for everything to go right. But how he stands up and moves on after everything has gone wrong. How wrong is it for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than to create it herself? We are what we think. All that we are arises from our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make our world.
mona@tribunemail.com
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What a buzz!
They hope to stand true to the title of the property; create some flutter if not a ruckus. With a new property, there’s anyway some buzz that surrounds and with an opening party all the more! Buzz, the lounge cum resto-bar, opens in the heart of Chandigarh at Sector 17 and aims to stand true to its slang name.
“We have already made our presence felt in Delhi and it’s been a decade since we’ve been there. We wanted to replicate our success in Chandigarh,” says Sorabh Siag, the general manager. He adds, “We have envisioned this as a one-stop shop for people who want to dine, wine, chill, party and above all have a good time.” The place packs in a private dining area, a smoking lounge, a VIP lounge and a spacious balcony. While the interiors are spacious enough to accommodate a gathering of three hundred, however, the VIP lounge could have had a slightly better view and the interiors a slightly more innovative touch. Nevertheless, the smokers can rejoice by taking a puff bang in the middle of the place with an area enclosed specially for them. While we couldn’t spot any famous faces, at least the city’s familiar faces were present in full swing. Shares Sorabh Siag, the general manager, “We invited only 250 people, but as many as 491 turned up.” The resident DJ belted out popular club numbers and as far as the menu is concerned, the place packs in from Oriental classics to Mediterranean preparations to Indian delights. We guess that promises something for everyone. How much of buzz it creates, remains to be seen! manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Festive cheer
A wide variety of Pakistani, Punjabi, Thai and Chinese cuisine served through the windows of a 50 feet wide and seven feet high model of a passenger train is the novelty as a four-day Baisakhi Fest 2013 opened to a riot of colour and punjabi dhol beats at Himachal Bhawan on Friday. The festival is a complete lifestyle shopping experience steeped in festivities.
As Resonance, the pioneers in organising events and exhibitions, unveiled a Punjabi village style atmosphere, the crowds were witness to typically punjabi style rehris vending the traditional Baisakhi ware like bangles, parandis, cotton candies, ganne ka juice, lassi, butta (corn),. Women dressed in traditional Punjabi attire prepared and served the food. A well in a village, kites flying, dholis, performers and tambola kept the visitors entertained as they shopped around more than 100 odd stalls. Says Neha Singla, business head, exhibitions at Resonance, we specialise in creating different themes, bringing new vendors with innovative styles and designs. At Baisakhi time, here we are with the best of lifestyle products - new thoughts with new flavors of entertainment. In our complete lifestyle exhibition, you can shop for ethnic wear, party wear, casual wear, formals, western wear, jewellery, footwear, home décor, home furnishings, furniture and hand bags.
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Feast on Baisakhi
JW Marriott Chandigarh celebrates Baisakhi Food Festival by indulging in the authentic Punjabi specialties at its award winning authentic North Indian restaurant, Saffron. The festival starts from April 12 till April 22 and promises a delightful gastronomical journey to the foodies.
The festival offers authentic specialties representing various pockets from the Punjab region. The festival's set menu, for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians includes a mouth-watering selection of kebabs, curries and desserts to indulge in. Adorned in punjabi attire, the servers bring in the festivity with a rustic Punjab set up and Punjabi music, a marked respect for the Indian harvest through feasting and merriment showcasing their larger than life Punjabi, rather Baisakhi Festival. Chef Deepak Gurung and Chef Navven Handa has conjured up some fine punjabi delicacies like traditional jalandari gosht ki chaap aur boti, amritsari tawa macchli, kadi pakora, methi murgh to innovative seasonal special ambi paneer tikka and salgam gosht. Guest will be welcomed with a mango lassi served in a khullad and starters like ambi paneer tikka, tandoori makai ki seekh signature, tandoori bharwan mirch, kesari tandoori murgh signature, lasooni murgh tikka and gilafi gosht ki seekh. The Baisakhi set menu also offers a popular medley of delectable main dishes such as shalgam gosht, methi murgh, tawa subz masala for vegetarians and punjabi jheenga curry, dhaba dal, methi murgh for non-vegetarians and a live lassi counter to quench your thirst. —TNS
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Gauahar's style secrets
When it comes to fashion, actress and model Gauahar Khan listens to her heart. In a quick chat, she dishes out her style mantra, fashion secrets and the most common mistake that women commit when following fashion trends.
How would you define your style? It's hard to define my style. On some days, I like to keep things causal. But on other days, I like to be trendy. My style depends on my mood. But I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of skirts. What does fashion mean to you? Fashion for me means comfort. Just wearing stylish clothes doesn't make you fashionable. It's the attitude you carry from within that makes you stand out and not the clothes. I like to style myself most of the time. Are you an impulsive shopper? What are your favourite shopping destinations? I'm not an impulsive shopper at all. Other than for important occasions, there is no specific time when I like to shop. If I like something at first glance, I usually end up buying it. My favourite shopping destinations are London and New York. What's the most common mistake women make when styling themselves? I think women sometimes do too much of everything. They fail to strike a
balance. Less looks classy. Another mistake that most women make is that they follow trends and celebrities blindly. Just because a dress looks good on a celebrity, it doesn't mean that it will look good on you. I think most women need to stop following trends and find a style that suits their body type and lifestyle. What are the five items or accessories that every woman should have in her wardrobe? I think a great pair of denims, comfortable footwear, a few classy bags, a fine watch and a few nice
tops are a must. What are your five essential beauty items? Perfume, mascara, a MAC makeup box, lip gloss
and a light blusher are a must for me. Who are your style icons? Jennifer Lopez and Rekha. I adore them both. Who are your favourite designers? My personal favourite designers include Manish Malhotra, Neeta Lulla and Narendra Kumar. I've worked with them several times and I really like their designs. Are you an accessories person? I like to wear my watch most of the time. A good wrist watch and earrings can make even a simple dress look smart. Some people accessorise too much. Keep a balance. Do not put on everything that you might have in your accessory collection. Match it according to your outfit. If you are wearing a good pair of earrings, keep your neck bare. It will look classy.
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Kunal Kapoor speaks up
Kunal Kapoor is happily romancing Naina Bachchan who is Amitabh Bachchan's niece. He shares little known facts about himself and his quirks.
On turn-ons
I love sitting in a plane and driving fast cars. I love speed in everything. Someone asked me why and I said that I needed to put speed somewhere because my career is going slow. I love writing and I write a lot. In a girl, I notice her hands and her smile. Romantic streak
I have seen Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 20 times and Hum Aapke Hain Koun 15 times and cried every time so yes, I am a hardcore romantic. I am not very possessive a lover or a boyfriend. A little possessiveness is nice. I love giving and getting space in a relationship. My ideal holiday spot would be South of France. Dream wedding
How can we say dream and wedding in one sentence? It is a contradiction. I think it is a nightmare to sit on a horse or an elephant. My ideal wedding would be in shorts and t-shirt. That will never happen so it is a dream.
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Of gold and glitter
Bollywood fashionista Sonam Kapoor opened the capital's first ever India International Jewellery week (IIJW).
Kapoor, who is the brand ambassador of Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), inaugurated the two-day event by lighting the traditional lamp. "I have been the brand ambassador for GJEPC for four years now. I love jewellery and especially gems. India is the biggest exporter of gems and jewellery in the world. I think it is incredible that we get to endorse the jewellery industry of India because it does so well. I want to make sure that we can export more and we flourish more," Kapoor said. The 27-year-old actress wore a red and white ensemble by her designer Anamika Khanna and teamed it up with intricate jewellery. When asked about her favourite piece of jewellery, Sonam said she loves her solitaires that she bought two years ago. "It is my solitaires that I bought. I adore them. I bought them from a jeweller in Delhi. They are 3 carats. I got them two years ago," Kapoor said. IIJW will see celebrities like Zeenat Aman, Juhi Chawla, Ankita Shorey, Shriya Saran, Yami Gautam, Lara Dutta, Chitrangada Singh and others walk the ramp for the jewellery brands of the country. — PTI
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Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth postpone wedding
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have reportedly decided to postpone their wedding in order to work on their relationship. The couple, who got engaged last summer, were planning to tie the knot in June this year in California, reported a magazine.
"They were supposed to get married in June, but there have been so many problems with them, they thought it was best to work out their issues," a source said. "They aren't ready. Their families are both concerned. They don't want to see Miley and Liam get married and then get divorced. They're very young to be getting married," he added. Liam's brother Luke, 31, recently praised Cyrus, 20, and said she is already a part of their family. Rumours about trouble between Cyrus and Hemsworth have been doing the rounds for a while now. But the couple has rubbished such reports. — PTI
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Throwing weight around
Pregnant reality TV star Kim Kardashian is reportedly gaining weight intentionally to get a profitable diet deal.
The 32-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashian star is expecting her first child with rapper Kanye West and has been spotted gorging on ice creams and frozen yogurt, reported a publication online. "The way diet company deals are structured, bonuses are often built in for losing more weight in a shorter period of time. She knows what she is doing by showing off her heavier figure and stuffing her face in public," a source said. Just like Jessica Simpson, who first flaunted her pregnancy pounds while carrying Maxwell and now again with her second child, Kim hasn't gone to any effort to hide her hearty weight gain. "The more she looks heavy and out of control with her eating, the more she will be worth. Everything Kim does is on purpose," the source added. — PTI
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Lull before the storm
Although pop star Lady Gaga is back on her feet after recovering from a hip surgery, doctors are yet to give her a clean chit to get back to work. The 27-year-old Judas hit maker is focusing on her songwriting while she is on recovery, reported a publication.
"She has a bunch of projects she wants to roll on, but she needs clearance from her doctors. It is really frustrating her," a source said. Gaga won't be back in action until September," it added. The Born This Way singer suffered a labral tear on her right hip during a stage tour, which was later cancelled on February 12 this year followed by the hip surgery. The tour, which was set to run for 22 more nights through March, will lead to nearly USD 30 million in refunds. Gaga was recently spotted walking to a restaurant with her actor beau, Taylor Kinney. Anyway, even without being in action, she has been in news all this while. — PTI
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Dress circle
The in-depth analysis, sifting the fake from the real…Nivedita Sharma brings her study of law to her newly opened designer-wear store - Niveaz Ensemble - at MDC, Sector-5, Panchkula. It is the same keen eye that she would study the detail of cases that she checks the intricate work on her designer suits, sarees and dresses. Every detail is taken care of, nothing is left to chance.
Smiling freely and easily like the flowing fabric she uses, Nivedita is a designer who believes in putting the customers to ease so that they go back with the same smile that she bears. "I used to get thumbs-up for the dresses I wore and assemble from my family. Since I wasn't working, my husband encouraged me to take this up, which has now grown into a passion," says Nivedita, who received a great response to her recent exhibition at Whispering Willows, which really boosted her confidence. Niveaz, the designer store, has two sections, one dedicated to the kids-wear and the other to traditional woman-wear. The women's wear section takes you into a world of colours; anarkalis, branded Pakistani suits, saris and lehangas. "Neon colour is in for this season and evergreen Anarkali suits are here to stay. It is, however, the floor-length anarkali that is finding more customers," she says. With swarovski, gotta patti, pearl work, dabka work and phulkari work, the suits can also be customised according to your needs - you can go for Anarkali suit with palazzos or even a churidar and in summers look fresh with cotton suits! Branded Pakistani suits Alkaram, Vintage and Mehdi with long slits add a feministic touch to the garment In addition, the trousseau section of saris and lehangas is again traditional but can be made contemporary or semi-traditional according to the demand of customers. "I have got a lot of orders for shararas, thanks to Bollywood they have brought the style back into fashion," says Nivedita, who also has designer jewellery and clutches to go with the garments. So, if you have an invite for a wedding or a party, select your style of garment at Niveaz! The cotton suits are available from Rs 1,650 onwards while formals range up to Rs 35-40,000.
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Road to Moksha
The ultimate string
The biggest attraction of this exhibition is the tantalizing Indra mala comprising of 1 to 21 mukhis, Trijuti, Gaurishankar and Savar which is the rarest of all combination on earth. While it is believed that the wearer of this Indra mala gets blessed with all worldly pleasures and attainments like Lord Indra. "It's the Kohinoor of Rudraksha. It is said that Indira Gandhi used to adorn it. While it's open for display, the mala costs a whooping Rs 2 crore 40 lacs," says Tanay Seethi. More to savour
Another addition is the Siddha mala which is a combination of 1-14 mukhi Rudrakha costing Rs 1 lakh 44 thousand. Its considered the best for overall growth. Apart from this, the exhibition diplays The Saraswati Bandh( for students), Business power (for senior executives and businessmen), Swasthya Bandh(for health), Raksha Bandh, Shani mala, Ganesh Lakshmi, Dhyan Yog, Gaurishanka Kantha and much more. While range of the bracelets starts from two to three hundred, the cost of malas start from Rs 500 going upto two to Rs 3,000. Starting with the basic, people can experience the difference and then ugrade it to a higher mukhi. "In the Exhibition, we will provide consultancy to people to find the right rudraksha for them," says Tanay. He adds, "Receiving such excellence response, we have organised 450 exhibition of this sort across the globe. Although we get a lot of inquiries from Chandigarh, this is our third exhibition in Chandigarh. And it's the perfect time during the navratra. Fame and fortune
Adorned by Prime Minister of India to the common man in a village, these natural beads are representative of great tradition for health, wealth and spiritual successes. "Bal Thackeray used to wear rudraksha and apart from that Shammi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia and many other celebrities wear it. Many, though prefer not to be named," Tanay says. On till April 15.
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Glass apart
Glass Palace, launched its much-awaited Summer Collection 2013' in sector 7. The products at display cover the entire range of ergonomic furniture for an urban home in all its exquisiteness. This is suitable for round the year use too.
Summer Collection 2013 has all the ingredients to satisfy a discerning furniture seeker. The entire range of home chairs, recliners, beds, sofas, dining units, wardrobes, mattresses, kids room furniture and wooden cabinets speak of rich quality and elegance. The furniture, in lighter shade, has been made especially to add a flavour in one's life and respite to the eyes. According to Ajay Gupta, director, Glass Palace, "One of the biggest strengths of Glass Palace is that while our furniture is well designed.”
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Scientific thought
Kuldip Singh Dhir's choice in reading and writing is eclectic, so is his trajectory. An engineer to begin with, he started all over again to pursue Punjabi literature and teach it as well.
Post retirement, he is busy in researching and writing on themes as wide as nano-technology to feminist sensibility in Kartar Singh Duggal's novels. The man has 51 books under his belt, including Sikh Raj De Veer Nayak, Tulnatmak Sahit Shastar, Kahani Atom Bomb Dee, Gurbani:Jote Ate Jugat, Jahaz Rocket Ate Ughreh and Bharti Vigyan De Chanan Munari. "Science is not for folks in ivory towers; I have written on diverse topics but now my focus is on making 'science' accessible to the common man in Punjabi," he says. mona@tribunemail.com
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Taylor Swift wants a movie career
Country star Taylor Swift is reportedly eager to start her career in Hollywood. The 23-year-old Love Story singer feels that she has conquered the music world and is now ready to take on Hollywood, reported a magazine.
"Taylor has wanted to be a movie star ever since she was a child. She started acting lessons when she was nine and has never forgotten her original dream," a source said. "As soon as she's finished touring for her album Red, she's going to revamp her image adding a little more edge. She wants to move into acting while writing songs that aren't about her latest breakup. She wants to really make a difference and leave an impact on the world that will be remembered," he added. Swift was also reportedly devastated when she failed to land a role in Les Miserables, despite trying out. "Taylor was devastated not to land a job in Les Miserables because that would have been the perfect vehicle to showcase both her talents, her voice and acting," the source said. — PTI
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No plastic girl this
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has ruled out having Botox injections again because she doesn't want to look like veteran comedienne Joan Rivers.
The 40-year-old Iron Man star once tried it out but says she wasn't a fan of the treatment as she prefers a more natural appearance, reported a website. "I've probably tried everything. I would be scared to go under the knife, but you know, talk to me when I'm 50. I'll try anything. Except for the fact, I won't do Botox again because I looked crazy. I looked like Joan Rivers," Paltrow said. The Oscar winner also said she has learnt to ignore critics' opinions (of her looks after adopting a new laid-back approach to life) from her rapper friend Jay Z. "I don't hold on to fear as much as I used to. I've learnt a lot about genuinely not caring what strangers think of me. It's very liberating. It's very empowering and I've learnt a lot of that from Jay-Shawn Carter-Z, because his approach to life is very internal. It's a very good lesson to learn," she added. — PTI
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To each his own
Tom Cruise is one of the biggest movie stars in the world, but he is not so sure if he wants his kids to follow him into the show business.
At the premiere of his new science fiction thriller Oblivion, Cruise was asked if he would let his six-year-old daughter Suri, with ex-wife Katie Holmes, get into acting. The 50-year-old said that any of his kids - including the two he adopted with then-wife Nicole Kidman - can get into acting if they want to but he is just not going to push it on them. "All my kids can get into acting. What I do is try to find out what they're interested in and support them in that. There's no pressure.” — PTI
Time and tide
Long lost friends!
Katrina inspired
On the dance floor
It's all dance these days for Indo-Canadian star Sunny Leone. Leone, who recently finished her vacation in the US, recently returned to Mumbai and is busy promoting her latest item song Laila. Leone is also gearing up to shoot songs for her next film Ragini MMS 2 and she also has two dance shows coming up!
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Spicy Sherlyn
Fingers crossed
Revelation & confrontation
In the upcoming episode of Saraswatichandra that will be telecast this week on Star Plus, Saraswatichandra and Kumud decide to reveal the truth about rejecting the marriage while confronting Vidyachatur. However, Guman convinces Vidyachatur and organises a surprise celebration with the underlying motive to conceal Kumud and Saraswatichandra’s relationship.
Meanwhile, during the function, Guman publicly announces that Saraswatichandra has rejected Kumud’s marriage proposal. This further damages the father-daughter relationship.
Angry young man
Angad Hasija is upset and fuming with the treatment meted out to him by the makers of Savitri, a show on Life OK. While he is quitting the show, we talk to him about what went wrong.
Rumours are that you are angry with the makers of Savitri? Yes, it’s true. I took up the show because of the amazing experience that I had working with Star Plus while I debuted with Bidaai. So, I thought Life OK being Star’s sister channel would be a good bet too. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone off as I expected. What went wrong? I was previously told that I had a lead role in the show as a cop and would be in the show from the second episode onwards, but that didn’t happen. In the beginning, I shot for fifteen days in a month and this continued for three months. They wasted my time and didn’t pay my full fee for it; usually actors get a minimum guarantee fee per month. What do you plan to do? Well, I have quit. My character will soon be killed on the show. Have you been offered Bigg Boss? Indeed I was, but at that time I chose Savitri. I thought then that accepting a role in a serial was better than a reality show. But I guess some lessons are learnt the bitter way. What’s next? I have two offers and I am considering them.
Role call
Aakanksha Singh aka Megha of Sudhir Sharma’s Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha: Season 2 is in love. She has revealed about her affair of six years with boyfriend Kunal Sain who is a marketing professional. What a coincidence that the name of her co-star in the show is Kunal too! Baisakhi in Bani’s style
We all know that a fashion designer is capable of changing the trends of the fashion world, but little did we know that a designer is also capable of changing the trends of the entire television industry. Shefali Sharma, the lead of Colors show Bani… Ishq Da Kalma, has been known to add her own touch to the look and appearance of her first on-screen character, Bani.
Celebrating her first Baisakhi away from home, Shefali did not let go off the opportunity to dabble and add her touch to her Baisakhi costume designed for a special photo-shoot. Insisting on traditional Baisakhi attire instead of a normal Punjabi look, Shefali added her own touch to the koti (shrug), giving it a rich blue colour, making the traditional outfit look even more exotic. She also designed a contemporary tikka for herself as well as Rajji, played by Neha Bagga. Extremely excited about celebrating Baisakhi with her now extended family, Shefali talks about her experience, she says, “It wasn’t very difficult for me to bring out the real look of Baisakhi. The designer had already done a great job and I simply added a few details here and there because I just couldn’t resist the temptation.” With actors now designing their own characters, we definitely see a trend change right around the corner! Take two
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Astro turf ARIES: Be true to your ideals and don’t sell yourself off for money or glamour. A secret arrangement comes to light. The search for your soul-mate gathers momentum today. Friends will be helpful.
Tarot message: Stay positive for best results. Lucky colour: Olive. Magic number: 58 TAURUS:The simple things in life will bring you joy today. Do not stress yourself too much, but enjoy working through your chores one by one. Health needs immediate attention. Do not be rash or impulsive.
Tarot message: Trust your heart and intuition.Lucky colour: Green.Magic number: 46 GEMINI: A tough day, so be alert and active. Postpone any work that requires physical effort. Relationships will be confusing. Don’t be impulsive. Hidden motives will lurk behind your emotions. Tarot message: You need to act
for yourself. Lucky colour: Ivory. Magic number: 36 CANCER: Satisfactory day for working mothers. You will have difficulty getting along with associates. A strong need to please others will make you vulnerable. Financial matters will improve. Tarot message: Don’t do anything at the cost of health.
Lucky colour: Lavender.Magic number: 55 LEO: A word of caution for those suffering from any abdominal complaint, do not delay any checkup. Your hardwork will be finally rewarded with handsome incentives. Tarot message: Bury an old quarrel and move ahead in life.
Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 32 VIRGO: If you are travelling, do not stress yourself too much. Not a good day for property deals or legal proceedings. At the workplace co-operation will result in more success.
Tarot message: Do not be in a rush to spend extravagantly. Lucky colour: Red.
Magic number: 45
LIBRA: Make sure you double check everything before you leave for work today. You will be required to put off your engagement to help a friend. Romance will not be very fruitful. Tarot message: Do not leave things to chance.
Lucky colour: Crimson.Magic number: 25 SCORPIO: Your business deals will not be finalised right away. Do not blindly trust a friend. Today, spiritual affairs will dominate. Speculations are not
favoured. Take care of an intense relationship. Tarot message: Don’t get involved in long-term investments.Lucky colour: Orange.Magic number: 30 SAGITTARIUS: Those around you can lose you with their abstract and whimsical ideas. Politicians or bureaucrats are in the limelight. Keep your celebrations moderate.
Tarot message: Do not swing away from your course. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 63 CAPRICORN: Issues at home will give rise to all sorts of drama. The card “The Night Princess” predicts a fairly active morning. Contractors will sign new deals. Expect excellent news regarding finances after 6.00 pm. Tarot message: Handle your projects carefully.Lucky colour: Pink.
Magic number: 27 AQUARIUS: You definitely do not appreciate your friend interfering in your life. A neighbour has some gossip to divulge to you. It is not likely to be to your advantage. Health will be strong. Tarot message: Watch your actions at work.
Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 57 PISCES: Take care of your health. Stay focused at work to reach your goal. This is an exciting day for relationships. A re-union or welcome home party will be fun and enlightening. Relax a while in the evening. Tarot message: Stay optimistic.
Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 31
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Breath of fresh air
All you Ranbir Kapoor fans-now there is an ultimate song coming your way for he is back with a yet another electrifying number, Badtameez Dil, from his upcoming movie, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The music of the film has been directed by Pritam Chakraborty and Amitabh Bhattacharya has written the lyrics of the song that has been sung by Benny Dayal. Fun filled
The minute I heard this song, I went barmy! Let's keep Ranbir's good looks aside, the fact that the song is so peppy and wacky is what goes in its favour. Everytime I hear this song, no matter where I am or what I am doing, I feel like dancing. Plus it brings a smile on my face. It's a fun song. Inderjeet Kaur, student Wacky works
This song is so funny, especially the lyrics, and the way Ranbir Kapoor enacts the whole song is the icing on the cake. Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone, with her stunning looks, takes the cake, the bakery and the baker's son. She looks ravishing in a saree. The entire song is a recipe for success. Angad Singh Gill, student Packed with energy
I would give Bollywood heart-throb Ranbir Kapoor due credit for injecting the famous 'Shammi Kapoor' moves in his dance, which add instant energy to the sound as well as the look of the song. The beauty of the song, Badtameez Dil, lies in the fact that it is a typical Bollywood dance number. I love it to the core and this song has been playing in my car for a couple of days now. I am sure it is going to remain a huge hit Simranjit Singh, businessman -
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Love & war
Commando: A One Man Army
Directed by Dilip Ghosh and produced by Vipul Shah this action thriller features Vidyut Jamwal, Pooja Chopra and Jaideep Ahlawat in the lead roles. Treat for eyes I remember watching Vidyut Jamwal essaying a negative role in the movie Force and though he came across as an intense actor, I was not expecting him to do a lead role in his second film. Now, after watching the film I believe that he is here to stay and for good. I love his raw looks in the film. Also, his acting skills add to the character. Subah
Arora, student Plot that matters Save the fact that I love action thrillers, but of Bollywood’s attempt at making action movies so far has not been at par with the ones made by Hollywood. However, the plot of Commando has come to surprise me and I really think that it is a good movie with a good storyline. It has just the right blend of romance and action, which is praiseworthy. Varun Jain, Businessman Keeping it steady The movie was engaging right from the beginning and it keeps the pace rolling throughout. There is not a dull moment in the film, but it is just a one-time watch. Nikhil
Verma, Student Nautanki Saala
This film is a romantic comedy directed by Rohan Sippy and features Ayushmann Khurrana and Kunaal Roy Kapur in the male lead roles along with Pooja Salvi and Evelyn Sharma as female leads. Also, Abhishek Bachchan is seen in a cameo role in the film. The story of this film focuses on the bonding and friendship of Ram Parmar (Ayushmann Khuranna) and Mandar Lele (Kunaal Roy Kapur). Comedy of errors I like the film for its dialogues and the plot. Besides being exceedingly interesting, the film engages the audience because it is realistic. Also, Ayushmann Khurana and Kunaal Roy Kapoor are a delight. I liked the storyline of the film too. Siddharth Sharma, Student Funny and Wacky I was in splits all through the film and I like the way they have treated
humour. The makers have left the film to the viewer’s perspective and the film has a consistent flow of humour throughout. I don’t mind watching the movie yet again! Vishavjit Singh, Student -
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Displaying the variety of rudraksha at an exhibition cum sale at The Piccadily, Sector-22, Chandigarh, Tanay Seethi, Founder of Rudralife, adds, "Wearing all Rudraksha is considered the best route for Dharm, Arth, Kaam and Moksh. According to our ancient epics, all desires and worldly pleasures can be attained by wearing all varieties of Rudraksha."
After singing songs for more than 1,000 films in 36 languages and a career span of seven decades, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar says that she now feels out of place in the Indian movie industry. She admits that change is inevitable but she is not blaming anyone for this.
Bollywood stars know how to beat the heat in summer. While Karan Johar, Sonam Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri are already enjoying their vacations in the States, it is now Bipasha Basu who's off to US to meet her friend. 'Off to Philadelphia to see my best friend Suzie!Its been 4 yrs I have nt seen her!Looking fwd to this trip:)NYC and then LA!Yayyy!Funn!' she tweeted.
Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez finds Katrina Kaif 'an inspiration' and why not? Both have a foreign background and have achieved considerable success, miles away from their native country. But Jacqueline says that she relates to Katrina as they share similar background and
problems. Well Jacqueline, don't you wish your boyfriend was also hot like Katrina's?
Starlet Sherlyn Chopra is all set to host MTV Splitsvilla 6. Her sexy image combined with her popularity took her to this platform. This season also brings a new twist in the show called Hotness Quotient, under which the contestants will be judged on the factor of desirability. And this aspect is not limited to brawn and beauty alone.Overall, it seems that this season of Splitsvilla is going to get all spicy with Sherlyn’s entry! 
Ulka Gupta, who gained popularity as Jhansi Ki Rani, on a show on Zee, has now been reportedly approached for Ravi Ojha’s next show. According to sources, she is in talks with them. However, as her last show Sherdil Shergil didn’t work for her, this time she doesn’t want to talk before
time.
Buzz is that after Shaan, Siddharth Shukla aka Shiv from the show Balika Vadhu on Colours is being considered for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. He became quite popular post Balika Vadhu and the channel feels that he is a good bet. Other names being considered are Drashti Dhami and Karanvir Bohra while the rumours about the name of Sanaya Irani are also doing the rounds.
Love affair
Sanjeevani fame Mihir Mishra, who hasn’t been seen on television for a while now, seems to have returned. The buzz is that he will appear in an episode of Fear Files on Zee. Papiya Sengupta will be paired opposite him in a story about an actress, Chondrima, who marries Mihir, but unfortunately he dies. And then his family performs black magic on
Chondrima.
