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A musical enquiry
He’d let the music take centrestage and the person in him step back, so much so that when the sounds play, everything else ought to be mute, even the identity. Sahej Bakshi would rather be known as Dualist Enquiry, as “being known by the name can be too personal.” Never mind having to justify the conscious decision once again!
“When people think of me, I want them to think of music first,” says the music producer and guitarist, in Chandigarh for a performance at the Blue Blazer. “Dualist Enquiry, moreover, is a name that everybody understands and yet it is open to their individual interpretations. I want them to develop their own connect and then move ahead,” shares the pass-out from Thornton Music School at USC in Los Angeles, CA. It all started from the compulsory extra-curricular activities back in school. “I started playing the guitar when I was in Class IX and have to credit totally to my school, Vivek High School, for that.” And the rest, as they say, is history. Names like Berlin Music Week, The Great Escape Festival, UK, Burn Sasha Tour Remix Competition…sit pretty in his resume as do the achievements like having opened for music sensations like Beardyman and DJ Shadow. “We last performed at India Bike Week at Goa and Sulafest 2013.” He adds, “Performing at festivals is like an experience. The energy is different and the entire music community comes together. Moreover, for how many people at a time can you play while at any club?
Not more than four hundred. During music festivals, there’s no such kind of limitation.” While not entertaining the crowds, it’s just switching back to some classic electronic music and settling down with a playlist that comprises Chemical Brothers, Koan Sound, Amon Tobin, Soulwax, among others. “I’ve also been listening to recently released underground music.” It’s been over half-a-decade of on and off gigs in the city, while watching the music tastes evolve, slowly but steadily. “I like coming here and performing once every six months. The audience is receptive to electronica. The numbers are growing and moreover, there is a lot of information that travels back and forth from Delhi. Whenever anything big is happening there, people from here always come.” He’s just finished releasing Doppelganger, an album comprising nine original tracks that were put online for free download. “It’s the old view versus new school. Things have changed now and it’s no more an era where you keep releasing music the old-fashioned way. Nobody goes to buy music anymore. I, as a child, downloaded music from the
net. And that’s what other youngsters are doing.” He adds, “Plus, I thought why not utilise the power of the Internet rather than challenge it.” Meanwhile, there’s a lot happening on the music front. “I’ll be releasing a short album and also starting a new record label, which will promote new talent and artists. There’s a tour of Europe lined up and India’s coming festival season looks busy too. There’s actually a lot going on.” With music things can never get still! manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Stringing together tales
They neither speak our language nor can they talk in English. Contrary to this, it’s enthralling how the artists, who, off stage, require a translator to exchange a few words, can captivate the audience through a fairytale with just the use of puppets on stage. Guess this is why we say that art breaks all the barriers!
The artists from the Moscow Regional State Puppet Theatre are in Chandigarh to perform on the first day of the International Puppet Festival at the Tagore Theatre called Little Marsha and the Bear. Performing for the first time in Chandigarh, the artists are very excited. The story “Our storyline encompasses a traditional fairytale of Moscow that carries a moral message. Although it’s meant for children, it can also be enjoyed by a major spectrum of the audience,” says Marina Miller, the assistant on stage. The story revolves around a little girl Marsha (played by Nastasya Ignatenko) and her engaging story, which moves ahead when she meets a bear (played by Stanislav Frolov). Love for art When asked why they chose this art, the answer was simple — for the love of art. However, to them, this show is much more than that. “It carries traditional values for us. The artists have performed such shows for more than eighty-seven years now and our group, in particular, has been performing for over ten years,” says Marina. She adds, “Our government supports our art financially as well as morally. And this has helped us a lot.” Bollywood twist You must be wondering how Bollywood is connected to this; well, crazy as it may sound the artists are extremely fond of Bollywood movies and artists. Nastasya may look somewhat introvert at first, but the mere mention of Bollywood brings a smile to her face, “Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Shahrukh Khan, Hrithink Roshan,” she smiles. “We have grown up watching Indian movies,” adds Rita. “Sita Aur Geeta, Ram Aur Shyam, Disco Deewane.” We could guess she was saying something very interesting and surely it was later confirmed by the translator Pankaj Maliya. “Her mother watched Raj Kapoor’s movie, Aawara, and that’s how she named her Rita.” Now that’s interesting
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Destination luxury
Long summer afternoons and even longer holiday breaks need not spell boredom. Those twiddling their thumbs at the thought of extended hours and unending holidays, can have a heart. Just as the restless souls start cribbing about the lack of options in Chandigarh, here’s a check list of the recently added; we bet there’s some bit
for everyone!
More the merrier The food story got a little better, if not bigger, with the coming of The Virgin Courtyard—7. Italian lovers can rejoice in the promise of signature hand-made pastas, wood fire oven pizzas, apart from the signature main course and dessert preparations. Says Sandeep Singh Baldoia, restaurant manager, “Our cuisine is focused on purity of ingredients. We target niche clientele and aim at providing a relaxed ambience and a complete hospitality experience.” It was only last month that Viva Mexico in Sector 10 flung open its arms for the city’s foodies. From the plush white interiors, it’s time to move onto the hand-painted seats and jute as well as wooden settings. On offer is Mexico’s favourite hot salsa, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, burritos and burrito bowls. Says Kito Singh, managing director, “We discussed this idea of opening a Mexican joint in the US. Mexican is what I know how to make and we promise hundred per cent authentic Mexican food.” The most recent to join the club is The Buzz, in the heart of Chandigarh, Sector 17. The lounge-cum-restaurant-cum bar promises to make a place for itself among the city’s party-goers and add on to the options available during the weekend. Mind you, the summer has only started and there is already enough to check out before it ends! Relax a bit While there may not be a new place to explore each week, the city throws open its options regularly. The Elante brings forth with it quite a lot of excitement, both in the air and on
the ground. To begin with, there’s Haagen Dazs, the premium desserts brand that opened recently and along with it brought forth the best of ice-creams, pastries and fruits. Try a new one each time because, during summer, there are always a hundred-and-one things to do even when there’s nothing to do! “With lots of space and open walls, we hope to provide a relaxed experience to people while they relish dessert,” shares Vijay Sood, VP, executive director. From the saccharine sweet things, there’s hopping straight to the Chili’s. The America’s Texas grill and bar is almost on its way to Chandigarh. Then there’s the Underdoggs Sports Bar and Grill. Those who are familiar with the brand see American, Mediterranean and Italian in one go. There’s still a lot more to move onto and discover. The Lalit has already happened and brings forth its own set of anticipation. Do we still need a reason to get bored or call the summer long? manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Countryside calling
She does not just ‘click’ a photograph. She savours the moment of drama that lends character, depth and volume to its beauty; freezes its memory in a frame that flouts all barriers of time. Daljit Kaur’s photographs go beyond pacifying nostalgia, which is an inseparable element of photography and she delves deep into her roots to reconcile with its reality while capturing its real worth on reel. At the Museum of Fine Arts, Panjab University, Daljit exhibits her vision of the typically rustic Punjab in the exhibition titled, Woh kaagaz ki kashti, the curator of which is Tirthankar Bhattacharya, chairman, Department of Fine Arts. Daljit employs a generous amount of visionary nuances, including tone, texture and colour, to her artistic calibre that captures the soul of Punjab, which lies in its bucolic charm or mitti di mehek (the aroma of Punjab’s soil) as she calls it. As she walks you around the gallery, you will barely be able to control your eyes from oscillating back and forth while stealing a stealthy glance at the photos that adorn the walls. And just when you try to regain your sense of focus, Daljit, who is presently settled in Canada, begins, “I am irrevocably in love with Punjab and its culture. In these photos I have captured the scenic beauty of the pinds (villages) of Punjab, which speak volumes about its people and their lifestyle,” she adds while pointing towards a series of photographs, the contents of which are the Gheeras. She explains, “Gheeras are used for storing cow dung, which is practically arranged in a manner where you can take just one cow-dung cake at a time. Imagine the beauty of the mechanism involved,” she gushes. Daljit’s farm fixation reaches a crescendo as she presents another series of her paintings, which comprises the ghupps that are made out of hay. “Ghupps are used to store fodder for cattle. Besides, the wealth, prosperity and beliefs of the people living in a particular village run directly proportional to the quantity and quality of ghupps in the vicinity. It is believed that a rich village will have more number of ghupps,” she affirms. Daljit also captures various patterns of darwazas (doors) across Bathinda, Malout, Ferozepur, Abohar, Attari and Fathehpur Manianwala. Also, she has attempted to capture the long lost traditional chulla (stove), wells, aala (a cupboard-like place used for storing milk and other food items from cats and other animals), and degbaar (a vessel used for storing milk, panjiri or other food items). Daljit takes buoyant steps towards sharing the rich heritage of Punjab that has now been replaced by technology. However, while pointing at one of her installations, the peedi, which belonged to her grandmother, a poignant feeling of nostalgia swarms Daljit as she says, “This one is of the sentimental concerns, which is passed from one generation to another. Perhaps that’s the reason why it is called peedi (lineage). My grandmother gave it to my mother, who then passed it on to me…I also remember her singing on my cousin’s wedding, especially the song about Sassi and Punnu…it’s a pity to see our culture losing its sheen,” says Daljit while making a futile attempt to hide the moist emotions, which collected in the corner of her eyes. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Add it on!
While your dressing sense reflects your personality, an accessory adds charm. Choosing the right kind of accessory, starting from handbags, clutches, belts, hair accessories and footwear to something as meek as a hair-band or bracelet; makes you stand out. Addons, a well-known fashion accessory brand, launches its store at the Elante Mall, Industrial Area, Chandigarh.
Shop till you drop With the range of casual to formal wear, from very classy to very sassy, the showroom contains all that you can possibly need to accessorise. While for a party or a meeting, the gold finish and pearl jewelry can go best, for a more casual daily lifestyle, the silver finish line of jewelry will blow off the minds of the onlookers as they bombard you with bounteous compliments. And the best part is the price range, which wouldn’t burn a hole into your pocket. Now that’s impressive Lets move on to what exactly we are looking at here, well the jewellery, including earrings, necklace, anklets and bracelets, start from a modest Rs 199 and go up to Rs 1299 while the footwear starts from Rs 1,299 and goes up to Rs 1,999. Apart from that, the bags and clutches range from Rs 999 to Rs 2599. You will also find belts, hats and scarves from Rs 399 up to Rs 699. Global buzz “This is our third store in Punjab, including a store at DT Mall at IT Park Chandigarh and another one in MBD Mall Jalandhar. Apart from this, we have our stores in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad. Also, we hope to open a total of 52 stores in India by 2014,” says Ashish Saboo, director, Addons Retails Pvt Ltd. He has more, “Addons offers more than a thousand opulently well-crafted accessories and can be teamed up with the different tastes of the consumer. Our international standards, design and quality at affordable rates has bagged us an amazing response from the customers worldwide.”
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STAR TRACK Ranbir Kapoor who usually hits the headlines for his love affairs and girlfriends occupied the gossip column this time for a wrong reason. According to a report, the Barfi actor entered into a scuffle with an elderly person during his trip to Vancouver. Ranbir got into brawl with the elderly gentleman, who was at the same hotel as the star.
Ranbir and his friends left the spot when other guests in the hotel gathered. Sources from Canada informed that Sonali Joshi and her dad from Manitoba, Canada, came to Vancouver for the same awards event that Ranbir was in for. Sonali who was an ardent fan of Ranbir was heartbroken with the entire incident. Wrong turn: Ranbir Kapoor
Actor Riteish Deshmukh is busy with work and he says he is enjoying it. "Shooting for Grand Masti and India's Dancing Superstar back-to-back. Long hours, but enjoying being on both the sets," tweeted Riteish. Grand Masti, a sequel to the 2004 film Masti, also features Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani, while India's Dancing Superstar is Riteish's first brush with reality television. He is on the judges' panel in the show, which will go on air on Star Plus soon.
Work is fun: Riteish Deshmukh
Sequel saga
Model-actress Lara Dutta is keen to return on the sets of No Entry sequel. No Entry Mein Entry, a sequel to the hit 2005 comedy, will be directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney
Kapoor. It is expected to go on the floors by the end of this year. "I have been waiting to go to the sets of No entry for the last four years. I am waiting for Boney Kapoor to actually show me the sets and then I will believe that it has started shooting," said Dutta, who was in the capital for an event. The 34-year-old Former Miss Universe was recently seen in David, directed by Bejoy Nambiar. The film marked the return of Dutta on the big screen after her pregnancy. She was blessed with a daughter in January, 2012. The actress is back to her fabulous shape after the birth of her first child with tennis star Mahesh Bhupati. "I believe in fashion that is practical. It's the first time in my life that I'm travelling with my daughter I always travel with an extra pair of clothes in my bag because you never know what's going to happen," she said. — PTI Long wait: Lara Dutta
A dark love story
I Don't Luv U, a movie on modern youth and how casually they tackle relationships, will hit the screens May 17.
Written-directed by Amit Kasaria, the dark love story features Ruslaan Mumtaz and debutant Chetna Pande, and it focuses on how the youth is wary of commitments. Presented by Amrapali Media Vision, it is co-produced by Anil Kumar Sharma and Pallavi Mishra. "The film is about transforming mindset into mind change of the youth and tries to touch the heart of each youth. It contains a message you have never experienced before and you will never forget after," Sharma said.
Fake followers
A study suggests that out of Baby singer Justin Bieber's 37.3 million followers, only 17.8 million are true Beliebers.
SocialBakers reveals that nearly half of 37 million accounts following Bieber are fake and inactive. According to the social media statistic, the 19-year-old Canadian singer only has about 17.8 million real and active followers. According to reports, SocialBakers spots fake accounts by looking at the number of followers and seeing if genuine tweets have been posted, rather than spam.
Maiden magic
Ameesha Patel has a double role in Desi Magic, her maiden home production. She is very excited about it. She talks about the dual role, cast of the film and more.
Lovely Mahie Sultry Sonia Sonia is the hot and sexy. I look and act dirty in the movie because that is the need of my character. You will see me play dirty like no one else has played so far. My look is controversial because the character is controversial. Both the girls have no relationship with the other in the movie. They are opposites. Big launch Sahil Shroff is a good-looking and happening model and I am so happy I could launch him. My chemistry with him will shock audiences and they will love us together on screen. He is a talented actor. Game changer Zayed is like family to me and we have worked together before. I know this film will do wonders for his career. I was more than happy working with two hot boys as my co-stars and vying for my attention. Who wouldn't like it? Family entertainer We have such fine actors like Randhir Kapoor, Lillete Dubey, Rajat Rawail and Ravi Kissen working with us too. There is something for everyone, for the masses and the classes. We have also got in DJ Aqeel to compose music for the film which will add to the success of the movie.
YRF's boldest film ever
Rani Mukerji is at it once again. She is slated to star in Pradeep Sarkar's next, titled Mardaani. It is a Yash Raj Film Production, and it will be their boldest film till date. Pradeep Sarkar and Rani Mukerji share a close bond, having previously worked together in Laga Chunri Mein Daag.
Rani Mukerji has been known to play extremely versatile roles, and this will just add another feather to her cap. From Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat to Aiyya, Rani has surely come a very long way. A source was heard saying, "Rani has played versatile roles from being a grieving mother in her last film with Aamir Khan to portraying a headstrong journalist but this time, she will be seen in an all new bold avatar." She established a place in the film industry with her portrayal of Tina in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and since then, she has only grown as an actress. The script required an established actress as well as someone who could hold the film on her shoulders
Aditya Chopra and his team personally selected Rani Mukerji after going through the script, as they felt she would suit the role in the best possible way. The source went on to add, "Aditya and his team were scouting around and thought Rani seemed to be an obvious choice, for more than one reason. Plus, the production house is really fond of her." Rani Mukerji will be playing a cop for the first time in her career. Director Pradeep Sarkar was heard saying, "The film will be raw and gritty. It is something that neither Rani nor I have attempted before. And it's always good to invade in new territories, isn't it?" the major portions of the movie will be shot in Mumbai. She has earlier worked with Yash Raj Productions in Dil Bole Hadippa, in which she pretended to be a man so as to be a part of the cricket team. Rani Mukerji had a mixed year at the box office last year. Aiyyaa was thrashed by the media and audiences alike whereas Talaash was liked by most.
Too busy for love
Hot single: Randeep Hooda
National Award-winning actress Priyanka Chopra, who debuted in Bollywood with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, completed 10 years in Bollywood on April 11.
Thanking her fans for the wishes, Chopra tweeted: 'Thank u so much for all ur love! Wow! You are my backbone and spine in times of trouble..I am who I am because of u..spread the love..PC.' The 30-year-old actress is busy with five films: Zanjeer, Krrish 3, Gunday, Mary Kom Biopic, and Milan Talkies. She will also be seen in
an item song called Babli Badmaash in Shootout At Wadala.
New milestone: Priyanka Chopra
Quality time
Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor are having a gala time at each other's places in suburban Mumbai. Last week, Ranbir drove to Katrina's place post midnight. He picked her up and took her back to his place. They were there all night and did not emerge until after eight in the morning. So the duo is serious about making their relationship work.
On move
Busy bee: Yaami Gautam
Well begun
The promo of Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu and Vir Das starrer Go Goa Gone is a big hit already, having crossed two million hits within a week. The dialogues are catching on and people are curious about the niche film which just might become a mass hit.
Akshay Kumar, Sajid Khan at loggerheads
All is not well between Akshay Kumar and Sajid Khan. They have worked together in Housefull and Housefull 2. It all started when Sajid Khan took credit for Akshay's successful career.
When the 41-year-old filmmaker was quizzed why he doesn't work with newcomers, he retorted, "Akshay had a run of six to seven flop films, after which Housefull became the first big grosser in 2010. Then again, after six to seven duds, it was Housefull 2." Sajid Khan's unpleasant comment did not go well with Akki and the action hero straightway told him that he does not want to interact with him. "It was a big showdown," said one of Akki's friends. When the report of the tussle went to Nadiadwala's ears, he decided to boot out Sajid Khan. The producer is very fond of Akshay, he considers him his family and not ready to make Housefull 3 without him.
Celebration time
Madhuri Dixit Nene who is a Marathi mulgi celebrated Gudi Pdawa (Hindu New Year) at home in Mumbai with her family. She took a break from shooting her movie for the celebrations.
Welcome break: Madhuri Dixit
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chatter box
Everyone on the sets of Star Plus’ Nach Baliye Sriman vs Shrimati was excited to give their judge, Terence Lewis the most memorable birthday. Both, Shilpa Shetty and Farah khan planned a surprise for their co-judge Terence as they brought a
Rupali Ganguli, who got married in February, is now pregnant. The vivacious actor was thrilled to find out that she was pregnant and so was her husband, Ashwin Verma. She is currently doing Sony TV’s Parvarrish and is very happy.
Supporting social concerns
Besides dancing on television, Rahul Mahajan also took on to the Saving tigers campaign across India. Along with his sister Poonam mahajan and wife, Dimpy, he went and met the officials of various sanctuaries. Also, Rahul intends to take this concern to another level by providing sponsorships to spread awareness regarding this issue.
Unbolting the drama
Get ready to witness umpteen revelations in the upcoming episodes of Pavitra Rishta that is telecast on Zee TV, as the entire family goes through a chaotic situation, which brew a lot of drama.
Ovi (Shruti Kanwar) will get drunk and will tell everybody that Pari (Asha Negi) is Arjun’s (Rithvik Dhanjani) daughter. Consequently, Dr Onir (Shakti Arora), who had earlier helped Purvi, will be banned from entering the house as he will be blamed for the chaos in Ovi and Arjun’s life. Later, Ovi will just disappear from the house and will refrain from getting back in the life of Arjun.
What’s cooking?
After spending much time while working in the same industry, it’s natural for two actors to develop a bonding that goes beyond the definition of being colleagues. Kiran Karmarkar and Additi Gupta, who are currently seen in Zee TV’s show Badalte Rishton Ki Daastan, share a similar equation. Recently, in Nagpur for the show’s promotion, Kiran was heard praising Additi.
Neha Marda, who quit the role of Gehna in Balika Vadhu for her marriage, has now returned to TV. She has signed a role in Devon Ke Dev Mahadev on Life OK. She will be seen in the on-going Jalandar track in the role of Vrinda, Jalandar’s (Lord Shiva’s clone) lover. New role: Neha Marda
I am single
You have seen her as Aaradhya in Dil Ki Nazar Se – Khoobsurat, and TV star Soumya Seth spills the secrets about her personal life, her relationship status and more with us. Here’s what she has to say…
If you were to be born with either beauty or brains, which one would you choose and why? I would definitely choose brains. While beauty is transient, intelligence is eternal. Would you advise Aaradhya not to be too fussy about people’s looks? Aradhya has been conditioned to like only the handsome people. However, that is not her fault as her thought pattern has been determined by the environment in which she grew in. As long as Aaradhya isn’t killing anyone, I think it is absolutely fine. Personally, I think she should go on just the way she is because she is fun loving. What do you think of the fairy tale, The Beauty and the Beast on which your show is based? It’s a beautiful story. Though Beauty wasn’t a princess (in the beginning of the story), I consider her as one. What do you prefer: acting or anchoring? Do you have a boyfriend? I am single and very happy with it as of now. When it comes to relationships, my philosophies are very old-school. I believe that marriages are forever and so, I am looking for a permanent relationship. |
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Astro turf
ARIES: Luck is in your favour today, good news shouldn’t come to you as a surprise. It’s the right time to relax and reinstate your energy level. Taking a break from work or pleasure is a must for you.
Tarot message: Do not fall for empty promises. Lucky colour: Fuchsia. Magic number: 31
TAURUS: Parents will experience a degree of stress and tension involving an offspring. Stick to your goals and leave entertainment for later. This is a pleasant day to catch up with odd jobs.
Tarot message: You will find within yourself a fountainhead of a will power. Lucky colour: Rainbow-pastels. Magic number: 21 GEMINI: Sweeter moments are
in store for you today.You will find people generally hard to pin down. Do not bury
disturbing emotions, rather work through them. Tarot message: Trust your instincts and watch your best interests.
Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 61 CANCER: Spending on health will be wise. Enduring relationships can be formed with new people who live at a distance. Stick to your regular job as the best way of boosting your reserves.
Tarot message: Stay on track with the professional changes. Lucky colour: Peach.
Magic number: 55 LEO: Do not get involved in any mutual venture blindly. Give your creative talent an airing. Hobbies will give you much satisfaction. Stay true to yourself and focus
on your goals. Take care of your health. Tarot message: Be responsible. Lucky
colour: Grey. Magic number: 26 VIRGO: Anticipate a bit of craziness that will surprise
you today. Do not let anything come in the way of your success. Think about your
long term goals. Maintain a healthy routine. Tarot message: Think positive.
Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 28
LIBRA: Do not let anything interrupt your plans for a romantic rendezvous. Speak your heart out. Go along with the wishes of your family members for a change and do not be too demanding.
Tarot message: You gain by being practical; don’t be emotional. Lucky colour: Peach.
Magic number: 64 SCORPIO: Love life will be pleasurable. Give more attention to your health. Do not take
on physically stressing chores. Keep your sense of humour alive. Tarot message: Focus on your emotional and spiritual place.
Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 30 SAGITTARIUS: Your card “Three of Cups” suggests that your emotions need to be controlled. Compassion and forgiveness are needed for love to keep growing. Partners will not agree with your plans. Tarot message: Be true
to your work. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 28 CAPRICORN: Rise early to get your energy flowing. A domestic hassle will be settled rather harmoniously. Your hard work will bring you much deserved recognition.
Tarot message: Stay optimistic and be calm. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 59 AQUARIUS: Today, attention revolves around your home, property, family and long term goals. Keep up with the progress you have been making. You will have to modify your plans.
Tarot message: Focus on the better to mitigate the bitter. Lucky colour: White.
Magic number: 33 PISCES: You should be very satisfied with what is being accomplished. For now, stay with the task in hand. Hopes fill your heart. Patience & hard work pays off well today.
Tarot message: You have to push to succeed and your efforts will pay off. Lucky colour: Black.
Magic number: 27
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An onlooker says, "The altercation broke out near a lift. On RK's third day at the hotel he was staying in, Joshi was waiting for his friend by the lift when RK's buddies ran into him. Sources say he was asked to vacate the place for the star to come out of his room to use the lift. After the gentleman refused to comply, the friends apparently bullied him. The actor thereafter joined his gang and worsened the brawl."
The data also considers fake accounts to continuously tweet buzz phrases such as "diet", "make money" and "work from home." "With a huge celebrity Twitter account of this size and age it is completely normal to have between 20-50 percent of followers who are inactive or fake," Maje Crumpton, a spokesperson for Socialbakers, said in a statement. "A high percentage of fans are likely to start accounts to follow celebrities and then stop using them. Of course, the larger the amount of followers, the harder it is to keep track of and remove inactive followers. You will no doubt see a similarly high numbers of inactive followers on any abnormally large celebrity Twitter account," he added. — PTI
Mahie is an extremely sweet Punjabi girl who is born and brought up in a loud Punjabi family around her. It is my first time I am playing a loud Punjabi character. She is a very lovable character so I hope she will attract the audiences.
entirely. It is a woman centric film with a strong character.
Neetu Chandra and Randeep Hooda have ended their relationship. She had said earlier she was not sure of a future with him. He has become extremely
busy with his acting assignments and rising stardom that he does not give her any time. He is not looking at getting married right now though she wanted to settle down. We wish them well.
Yaami Gautam has become extremely busy and is criss-crossing over continents and cities. She came to India from London and got busy with promotions. She even had to shoot for her endorsements so had no time to rest. She is jet-lagged, travelling to four cities in three days!
"Akshay is very angry and has told his buddies about it. Even filmmakers like Karan Johar, Rajkumar Hirani and Farhan Akhtar don't pass such remarks. Like every other actor, Akshay has had his share of highs and lows. More significantly, he is on a firm footing right now," the friend added.
cake for him and sang a birthday song along with other participants. Terence was delighted and amused by the gesture and reciprocated while saying, “I am grateful to Shilpa and Farah, for celebrating my birthday. Also, I want to thank Star Plus for making my birthday so special”. Also, Shilpa could not stop herself praising Terence as she shared, “Terence has a heart of gold and I always miss him when I m not shooting”. Now that’s a great way to celebrate ones birthday!
“In Daastan, Additi plays the role of my daughter-in-law. While ragging Additi one day, I told her that she and I will soon be the Raakhee and Amitabh Bachchan of television,” Kiran laughs. Additi adds, “Kiran ji is like an institution and I adore himas an actor. He has a terrific sense of humor and recently, I took his advise and bought a Hindi novel because he says that reading helps in mouthing dialogues better.” Badalte Rishton Ki Daastan is a story of three characters, Meera, Nandini and Balraj and their fates which are embroiled in a shared tragedy. Kiran Karmarkar plays the character of Balraj, the patriarch of a family who will go to any lengths for a male heir. His well-planned life suddenly comes to an abrupt halt when his only son passes away and his daughter-in-law (Additi Gupta) suffers from a miscarriage. Meera is a free spirited independent girl who lives an idyllic life in Shimla. She gets the biggest blow of her life when she hears about her beloved’s death and a subsequent discovery of the fact that he was a happily married man! To know more about what happens with Balraj, Meera and Nandini, watch Badalte Rishton ki Daastan, every Mon- Fri at 10 PM, only on Zee TV!
A blend of both. When I am acting, I am living another person’s life and while anchoring, I am interacting with the world as myself. Both are very unique and captivating.