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Message & meaning
If not hard-hitting cinema, then there should be at least a creative take on history we've closely lived, the incidents we've recently seen. Post the cult film Sadda Haq, rather than the pressure, Kuljinder S Sidhu feels the responsibility to continue with cinema having a purpose and not jump onto the bandwagon of romantic comedies.
"It pays to be different from the crowd. Our endeavour will always be that the film should give some message to the audience. After Sadda Haq, naturally there is some responsibility to come up with quality cinema," he shares, while launching an acting course at OXL School of Multimedia. He recalls some of his days behind the camera. "Since 2002, I had been eyeing for a good break or role in the industry." He laughs, "Even in 2009, the director of my very own film rejected me saying that I needed to get training first. By the time I did that, the film was done." Thereafter Sadda Haq happened, which had a fair share of struggles. He recalls, "It might have been banned but almost all the politicians saw it. By the time it re-released, a lot of piracy had eaten into our profits. We are in talks over its satellite certification."
Team work
Talent sometimes does not automatically translate into confidence and that's where they claim to step in. Joining him is his core team comprising Sandeep Kapoor, Dinesh Sood and Nidhi Sidhu. "To be a good actor, your observation power has to be strong and apart from the fact that we'll prefer our students in our production, we'll honestly inform those who can't be an actor at all," shares Dinesh Sood.
Up next
Coming up is a film titled Yodha and yet another tentatively titled Rehbar. Shares Sandeep Kapoor, a pass-out from New York Film Academy, "Rehbar is a satire on the godmen. Recently they've been in news and quite a lot at that. It's a humorous take on the subject." Assures Kuljinder S Sidhu, "The second draft of Yodha's script is ready and we are spending a lot of time in pre-production. That's something makers in Punjabi cinema don't do. We are lucky enough to already have loyal viewers who we don't want to disappoint." A promise the audience would love to see him uphold!
The course
If you have it, they claim to harvest it. Shares the faculty at OXL School of Multimedia Jagdish Tiwari, "It's a two-month that costs Rs 20,000 and in that we'll prepare the students to give their auditions confidently. A lot of students come for the auditions and start mimicry. That doesn't necessarily mean that they can act."
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Right in the act
You have to allow the unexpected to happen, only then would you get to see something new and different in life. Actor Anuj Sachdeva wouldn't interfere with the stream of things around him. After giving a good performance in his debut Punjabi film Haani, the actor is now ready for a second take. This time he stands in front of the camera as Lucky for his second Punjabi film Fish Mohabbat Thandedaari (FMT), directed by Sunita Dhir. Anuj can feel the nip in the weather in Chandigarh where he is shooting currently, just the right time for a hot cup of tea that he takes while sharing notes. The film
This is my second film after Haani. I was getting a couple of offers; however, I liked the script of FMT and took it on. I play the lead opposite Money Kapoor, and the film, though not different from the other ones, we have around is a situational comedy. Comedy again
He smiles, he has understood the expected. "I know about a lot of comedy films being made. I wouldn't say this film is going to be an altogether different thing; the fact that the director will be offering the right treatment makes me confident. Punjabi cinema
It is growing and we are also hearing about the experimentation. There isn't anything wrong other than the fact that we need things to be more streamlined. Regional flavour
Jatt & Juliet; I liked the performance of all the actors, it is a job done well. Act right
Diljit Dosanjh; he is a good entertainer, something that the audiences want to see. Tadka time
Give me dal makhni and roti anytime. When in Punjab…
Expect the unexpected, something that I am going by. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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With a smile
After working for a few years in the television industry, actors get used to slogging for fourteen hours a day. They crib about the unrealistic shoot schedules but then how many of them quit television for easier jobs? Isn't fame really addictive? At the most, actors will hop shows or shift to reality show genre but quitting doesn't feature in the scheme of things. Gunn Kansara, who will be seen playing Chandani in Big Magic's new show Naadaniyan can't agree more. After doing daily family soaps such as Mrs Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein, Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai and Sindoor Tere Naam Ka, signing up for a comedy, she feels, is the best thing that could have happened to her. Gunn will be playing the female lead in Nadaanyian.
An adaptation of a popular Pakistani sitcom, the show is about a woman who supports her out-of-job husband and brother-in-law. "Chandani resides in a metropolitan city. She gets agitated each time she realises that she has a lot of responsibility on her shoulders. She loves her husband, but can't tolerate him sitting idle," she says. The character she is playing this time might be different from the vulnerable daughter-in-law she has enacted in her previous shows, but that hasn't changed her approach. "The difference between doing a comedy show and a family show is that by the end of the day, you laugh your stress out." The show, she says, will retain the comedy elements that the original version was popular for. "The comedy will be tongue-in-cheek and not direct, like the way we have in Comedy Nights with Kapil. Every episode will have a new theme, something we saw in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai." Post the response that 24 received from the Indian audience, picking another foreign hit show makes a lot of sense. "It will only add to the variety of content offered on television. Women are the target audience of most of production houses, but they won't mind watching comedy shows as well." As for emotions, she finds comedy more difficult than the sob-some, cry-out-loud, smile-less sequences. "It gets all the more challenging when you have to do comedy with a straight face, without expressing what you feel about a situation." ashima@tribunemail.com
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Bright & beautiful
Vanya Mishra is definitely a pink person! Miss India 2012, the lissome beauty was dressed in pink on Thursday evening; merrily flaunting her pink phone and confessing her love for the colour. She spoke about the maddening schedule and her short-term plans.
Judging the fbb Femina Miss India 2014 auditions, Vanya has made it to the winning side and life's not the same anymore! "I dreamt of the crown, but had no clue how life would be after that," admits Vanya, standing tall in her towering heels. While being a former queen keeps her busy, Vanya has made the big decision to get back to her studies. "I am back in college. Though my teachers and parents are most supportive yet it becomes difficult to strike balance between exam dates and schedules spread across the country," says Vanya, who loves to give her best to whatever she does. Studies or pageant, she is trying to put her best foot forward in both domains and has no regrets about not winning the Miss World crown. "I did put in best efforts. But then sometimes fortune doesn't favour you and India cannot win the crown every year." For Vanya, Miss World turned out to be a fabulous experience and being in top seven was good enough for her. The grooming she got is what makes her happy. "Just being beautiful is not enough to win a pageant. It's the confidence that's makes you stand out in the crowd. Also, what works at last is how well you interact. Miss India is both about beauty and brains." Beauty queens head to films, Vanya is no exception. She admits offers had been pouring in from Bollywood and regional cinema, but she wants to complete her education first. However, Vanya has signed a bilingual film that will be made in Tamil and Telugu. "The story is nice; it's about a 20-year-old engineering student who wants to be a film director. I could relate to it. The director is Suresh Krissna who has directed the likes of Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, so I knew I would be in safe hands." Back to pink again; is it her favourite colour? "I like black and white too, but, yes, I am a pink person," says Vanya who plans to learn acting. "I am not a big planner; I just think six months ahead and studies followed by acting are on my mind," says
Vanya.
Model ways
Passion for Indian cinema pulled Sunny Gill to Mumbai. Brought up in Vancouver, Sunny followed his heart and became successful as a model. Films were next; he debuted with Jo Hum Chahein with Simran Mundi in 2011. Currently he's shooting for Punjabi film Mundeyan Toh Bach Ke Rahin."I am open to good cinema, be it Bollywood or regional," says the handsome actor.
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Razzle dazzle
Even for Rihanna the ultimate metaphor for shining bright is Like Diamonds In the Sky. The sparkle signifies two things in one go — luxury and bling. Entice, a jewellery brand by KGK group, puts up an exhibit of diamond and kundan polki collections.
As for the collection, there are motifs, age-old forms in jewellery, a permutation and combination of geometrical and flower-inspired shapes. It all looks alike and too much for the eye to take in one go, till pointed out the USP. He adds, while pulling out a piece of earrings, "Do you see the dangling parallel lines? There is a movement in them and they are flexible. Otherwise diamond studded jewellery in generally stiff." As per Indian traditions, anything other than gold has always been accorded a second status. When it comes to resale, nothing evokes the same faith. He clarifies, "That perception is increasingly changing. Diamonds give you a buy back and appreciation too, though that depends on the price of dollar among other things." Coming back to the collections, while the kundan polki collection is set in 22 karat gold, the diamonds come studded against 18 karat gold. The former comprises neckpieces in various forms like classic three row single line, long multi row big necklaces, chokers, single line polki, Y-shaped necklaces. Other products include a huge range of long earrings, ear studs, polki rings, flexible bracelets, bangles and cuffs. fashion designer Tanu Batra inaugurated the exhibition. —
Manpriya Singh On at The Taj-17
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Full of beans
Chandigarh is now all set to explore a brand new style of gourmet. Arriving on the city's culinary circuit is Pranav's and Nishtha's Frenchpress Cafe - a French-Italian bistro in Sector 16.
Says Pranav, "European cuisine is carefully crafted and all about sophistication. And with the growing trend among food connoisseurs we thought of offering their palates a unique experience. So, we came up with the idea of coming up with a restaurant that is not just about fine dining but also cafe sitting." The vintage-styled European architecture of the cafe offers not only a cozy ambience but also an extensive menu that ranges from varieties of beverages, appetizers and the main course dishes. "Frenchpress Cafe is a place for serious coffee lovers, where green coffee beans are freshly roasted which gives a distinctive taste and a coffee kick to the coffee lovers, the concept of freshly roasting the coffee bean is a first in North India," says the beaming brother sister duo. Besides, we distinguish ourselves from other cafes as everything is freshly cooked in the kitchen and we bake all our breads in house. Well, French gastronomy doesn't just end here. Nishtha, an MBA in International Business from England and Pranav, who holds a masters degree in finance from Scotland, thought of bringing things to the city which they missed living and travelling in Europe. They have made sure that their venture caters to the taste buds of European food lovers and those with a sweet tooth as well, as the menu is a delicious blend of gourmet dishes and desserts to choose from. —
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Grand prize
Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country's second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter has won the most coveted Indian Car of the Year 2014 (ICOTY) award for the newly-launched Grand. Grand has created a new benchmark in terms of quality, features and technology offering higher value proposition to Indian customers. Hyundai Grand has earned the country's highest automotive award in the most competitive and rapidly growing automobile Indian market.
The Grand showcases a modern, sporty, trendy and progressive styling. Grand has been designed at Hyundai European design centre in Germany using design cues of Hyundai's globally acclaimed 'Fluidic Design' theme. The Grand has been developed for the Indian market to cater to the needs of the evolved Compact High Entry buyers who values, style, space, economy and technological features. —
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Get cracking!
Kandla Nijhowne Sometimes I'm in the mood to bake a simple yet delicious treat for the family and of course myself, but don't want a half-mile long list of ingredients to go chasing. Cheese crackers is one such delight which is perfect to nibble on anytime, anywhere! They are great at a party with a yoghurt dip, or with a cuppa. You can add chili flakes to give them heat. Don't care for chilli? Work in a smattering of sesame seeds for a nutty flavour and a crunch. I usually make a monstrous batch of dough, then divide it into three parts. One section gets a generous dose of chilli flakes, the other is flavoured with sesame seeds and the last lump gets a sprinkling of oregano. Just for kicks, I cut rounds, squares and sticks to differentiate between them, as if visual identification isn't enough. Stored in air tight jars, these crackers come in handy and have a reasonable shelf-life. The trouble is they don't tend to remain on the shelf too long.
Cheese crackers
Method
(Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based
culinary expert)
Note: For easy variations, replace the chilli flakes with crushed pepper, sesame seeds, oregano or jeera.
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Visual experience
Lovel Arora has directed more than 250 music videos in his career span of 14 years. His favourite is the one he's shooting currently around Manikpur dargah.
This sufiana song is sung by Lakhwinder Wadali and is being shot on him and Geeta Basra. Lovel is all praises for both. "Lakhwinder is meticulous in his job, Geeta brings with her years of experience," says Lovel who directed Geeta three years back in Sukhshinder Shinda's video. Having worked with who's who of Punjabi singers, including Gurdas Maan, Daler Mehandi, Hans Raj Hans, Mika and others, says Lovel "I love my profession. New singers, culling out new concepts everyday keeps me charged." Having worked with two generations —Wadali Brothers and Lakhwinder Wadali—Lovel compares the two, "Wadalis are super when it comes to singing. Lakhwinder brings a freshness with his songs though his father's stamp is unmistakably there on all his works. The song Yaar de de dildaara is sufiana in style and shot at the dargah and natural surroundings. Ajay has co-directed this song with Lovel. Ask Lovel if he wants to direct a Punjabi movie next, "I haven't considered it so far. If a mind blowing script comes my way, may be." Good thought!
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Ash goes analytical
In the backdrop of crumbling marriages in Bollywood, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan feels that it's unfair to limit and judge relationships. "I don't think it is fair to get judgmental and limit relationships or strengths or inability to hold themselves it to showbiz. What happens in society is each to his own. What would be fair and respectful is belief in people to allow them to live their lives and finding strength in choices they make," the actress said in response to a query on effects of showbiz on marital life. Recently, Hrithik Roshan and his wife of 13-years Sussanne decided to separate. Also, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and actress wife Kalki Koechlin are taking time off their marriage. Aishwarya was speaking at the launch of L'Oréal Paris —Kajal Magique. For the actress, her mother and daughter Aaradhya's eyes are beautiful. "Eyes are windows to the soul," she said. Aishwarya thinks being Indian is being beautiful. "We are rooted, consider values in the highest esteem, we are simple people. We are very hard working and we know to retain respect, love and commitment, tradition. Being Indian is being beautiful." On actors opting go under the knife, she said, "For me it is all natural... thank you parents and God." — PTI Bald move
Shahid Kapoor has said that he has no apprehensions to go bald for Haider. He says that he has different looks in the movie and everything will be finalised in
January. Salman’s gesture left Aamir embarrassed
Superstar Salman Khan has been promoting his friend Aamir Khan's Dhoom 3 on reality show Bigg Boss - season 7. The latter is embarrassed by the Dabangg star's gesture. "I will give full credit to Salman (for the craze around Dhoom 3). I was talking to him sometime back and told him that 'You have completely embarrassed me and please what are you doing," the 48-year-old said. "He said, 'Let me do what I am doing'. But that is his love and affection and I hope I can also do something for him and I definitely will," he added. Aamir is eagerly waiting for Salman-starrer Jai Ho. He believes his Andaz Apna Apna co-actor has grown as an actor in the past few years. "I am sure that Jai Ho will be a brilliant film. Whenever there is a Salman Khan-film we all wait for it eagerly, even I! I am also a big fan of his like you all. This is true that as an audience, I can say that his work has improved in the past three to four years," Aamir said. "I loved Dabangg and I feel happy. I think he is growing as an actor and I am really waiting to see Jai Ho. The title is also very good," he added. — IANS Dhoom 3 releases in Pakistan
Dhoom 3 becomes the first film to release in Pakistan after the ban. A court order had been passed in Pakistan stating that no Indian film will be censored or released in Pakistan. The order had been issued in response to a petition filed by TV talk show host Mubashir Lucman. It is reportedly the consequence of a conflict among TV channels in Pakistan. The move was allegedly masterminded by one of the channels which did not get the telecast rights of several Bollywood films. While other films have been releasing via UK, YRF has done the unbelievable. They have secured a release directly in Pakistan. Khans whether Aamir, Shah Rukh or Salman, have a special fan following in Pakistan. D3 is specially a content that will be liked by 8 to 80 years of age and it is the most popular franchise in India. Avtar Singh Panesar, vice president, International Operations at YRF, says, "Pakistan is a very important and special market for us and we are delighted that Dhoom 3 will release as planned to coincide with its global release date Friday 20. The film was cleared without a single cut by the Sindh censor board and we're thrilled about that. We wish to extend our gratitude to the authorities for their support to ensure that business for producers as well as the local Pakistani distributors and exhibitors is protected." Aamir Khan says, "We are very happy that our minimal and traditional promotional strategy has worked. It is a very big deal that Dhoom 3 is officially releasing in Pakistan because we know how much they love us and our films. We are grateful for their enthusiasm and co-operation." Dhoom
in Kashmir
Yash Raj Films, the makers of Dhoom 3, are in talks with the Kashmir Valley authorities and government to open a theatre there so that people can enjoy Hindi movies. Dhoom 3 can be the first one. Jingle bell…
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who is currently shooting with Salman Khan for Kick in Kajrat, has put up Christmas decorations on the sets. Though this year, she won’t be celebrating it with her family as she usually does, she is very excited about hosting her own Christmas party at home for her friends. Swati goes
to Bollywood
Actress Swati Kapoor stepped into the threshold of her dreams in the year 2009. The Kanpur-based, B.Com graduate always loved to perform. She set out for B-town to realise her acting dream. She did not take up any special training for acting, yet she has proved that there is an immense amount of in-built potential in her. She is someone who works hard to get things done. She started gearing up by shooting port folios, auditioning, and polishing the actor in her. Since 2009, she has worked on various interesting projects in both TV and Film industry. The first stepping stone of her career was when she played the protagonist in the television show Kaali Eak Agni Pariksha aired on Star Plus. Her hard work and dedication got her yet another key role as the main lead of the television show Humari Saas Leela that was broadcasted on Colors. Lately she played the lead for a Punjabi film named Mr. and Mrs. 420 releasing in 2014. The film is directed by Ksshitij Chaudhary and Swati Kapoor is the beautiful and jolly Punjai kudi in this film. A steaming cuppa
with Karan
After Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, it’s actor Akshay Kumar to shoot with Karan Johar for his chat show Koffee With Karan. Akshay Kumar tweeted: “Not a coffee drinker but here I am on the sets of Koffee With Karan, with Karan trying his best to make it a steaming one.” Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, who will be next seen Vishal Bharadwaj's Dedh Ishqiy, feels her work commitments can always wait as family is her priority. After marriage to Dr Shriram Nene in 1999, the superstar relocated to the US. In 2011, she shifted her base back to Mumbai along with her family. "I love always being here. I have grown up here in Mumbai so for me it is like coming back home. It was different phase in my life, where I wanted to have a home, family, husband and children... everything that I had dreamt of," Madhuri said in an interview. "Family is important to me, my priority is that. If I have some event to attend in my kids' school then I go there first and accordingly plan things for the day. It is about time management and I think every working woman goes through that it is not just me. You have to plan things keeping family in mind," she said. Both her children and husband love being in India and are quite happy shifting here. "My kids love the informality that you have here, that friends can drop in here and they can also go to their place. The only thing they miss is space... that is parks. In Denver there were parks at every corner," Madhuri said. On marrying a non celebrity, the 46-year-old actress says, "When I met Mr Nene I did not think who he was whether a celebrity or doctor.. I liked him as a person. We got along well and that was important. There was no set rule that this is what I am going to do." — PTI Nargis to romance Salman?
Big banners always take time to come out with the names of their star cast after announcement of a particular film. Reason being the makers have to take all accounts into consideration when there is a big name in the male lead. We are talking about Sooraj Barjatya's upcoming film that has Salman Khan as the hero. Earlier, a lot of names like Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz and of late Deepika Padukone were doing the rounds. But now it is being heard that Nargis Fakhri has been apparently approached to be part of this particular project of Rajshri Pictures. It is said that though lot many names were considered for the project, the makers thought it was fit to approach Nargis as they were looking for a relatively new face. Luxury of life
Priyanka Chopra is away on a vacation on a private island with her mother and brother. She will be back in India for her NYEdee concert in Chennai and then reunite with her family in Goa. She will resume work in early January. Bebo's balancing act
Kareena Kapoor Khan loves doing the balancing act. She has recently signed a film with Dev Benegal and another potential blockbuster, Singham 2, directed by Rohit Shetty. Jingle bell…
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who is currently shooting with Salman Khan for Kick in Kajrat, has put up Christmas decorations on the sets. Though this year, she won't be celebrating it with her family as she usually does, she is very excited about hosting her own Christmas party at home for her friends.
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Sweet success
Singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has become wildly successful and churns one chartbuster after another like Angrezi Beat, Lungi Dance and Party All Night. He talks about his journey and experiences. A fruitful wait
There is this buzz that I will be singing in Marathi during my tour of
Maharashtra. But let me clarify that I am a perfect cook. I don't like to serve my dish half-cooked. I am still learning Marathi and will sing a song only when I am fully ready with my product. Solo acts and collaborations
I am an artiste and I love to explore opportunities and learn new and different things. Whether I have to perform solo or not, I only concentrate on delivering the best. If I am ready and want to explore more things, I am also ready to be explored by others. Acting debut
I am doing a Hindi film for my dear friend Himesh
(Reshammiya). I cannot divulge much at this stage. It's an interesting role and will be a whole new experience for me. I am going to start shooting for the film in January. Besides that, I am gearing up for my Tamil debut with Kolaveri Di producer Anirudh
Ravichander. I am also doing some international and Arabic collaborations. Hit songs
Blue Eyes has become such a big hit. We got 3.5 million views in five days. I love it more as it is my solo song without the backing of a movie or star. I remember Shah Rukh Khan just couldn't refuse Lungi Dance when he heard it. Kareena Kapoor Khan insisted on having Angrezi Beat in Cocktail and the song needed clearance from three different companies. I owe a lot to the team of Cocktail as those songs have definitely made me more popular. Celebrating success
It's too early to celebrate my success. I think I have achieved only a small percentage of what I plan to attain. But I won't deny that the response I have got for my songs is overwhelming. It's a celebration when my songs are a hit especially Blue Eyes, which has crossed 15 million hits.
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Neil to play dancer
Many may not know that Neil Bhatt, before getting into acting, was a choreographer who had won many dance championships. The actor, who is soon going to enter Diya Aur Baati, is all set to play the role of a dancer in the episodic Yeh Hai Aashiqui. Sources inform that Vrinda Dawda will be seen opposite Neil in this emotional love story. While Neil enjoys Western forms of dancing, he has never been trained formally. Neil reveals, "I will be playing a classical dancer on the show and this is a real challenge for me, as I have never received formal training in dancing. But the entire concept of two dancers and their story really excited me to take up this role."
Proud father
Waseem Mushtaq of Amrit Manthan fame will now be seen in Rajan Shahi's next Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya on Zee TV. He is thrilled about that but moreso as he became a proud father. His wife delivered a baby boy recently.
Wedding bells
Nidhi Uttam aka Nandini of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai fame got married to her childhood sweetheart in Lucknow recently. Her husband Mohit Pathak is a music composer and has worked in the industry. Her co-stars from the show attended the wedding as well, but as Nidhi is busy with her new show Ek Boond Ishq the duo will go for their honeymoon next month.
Negative shade
Making an appearance across various reality shows, the Kaliyon Ka Chaman girl Meghna Naidu made her debut in a fiction show in the role of Benazir, the enchantress in Zee TV's Jodha Akbar. This Andhra beauty has been a famous model, has done a number of music videos and acted in Bollywood films before she shifted base to Dubai. Meghna returned to Mumbai to take on this role. While many actresses who were approached for the role refused it because of its negative shades, Meghna gladly took it up. Reality byte
Bollywood actor Jiah Khan's suicide case will be highlighted in an upcoming episode of Life OK's Savdhaan India-India Fights Back. Earlier Yeh Hai Aashiqui too had featured Jiah's life. This time Kunal Verma and Vaibhavi Upadhayay will be playing the roles, loosely based on Sooraj Pancholi and
Jiah.
Lata’s all praise
Comedy Nights with Kapil has many fans and one of them seems to be legendary singer, Lata Mangeshkar. After the recent episode with Govinda, the celebrated singer tweeted that the song he sung on the show was good. She was happy and hoped his mother, who was a great singer, would feel proud
of her son.
Second chance
This weekend will be a treat for the fans of Nach baliye-6, as the judges will decide the two couples that will get a second chance to come back on the dance reality show and make their place in the top eight. Bruna-Omar, Raju-Shikha, Yash-Amrapali and special couple Sara-Paras will be seen competing for the final time. The judges will make the final decision on Sunday.
Expensive affair
Keerti Nagpure aka Nandini will soon marry Rajveer Raghuvanshi (Rafi Malik) and to make the wedding grand, the makers have got designer Riyaz Ganji to design the wedding lehenga. It will be an expensive one bought for Rs 75 lakhs. Usually established designers do not make costumes for TV serials.
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Full blast
Dhoom 3
Great one
Dhoom 3 is perhaps one of the finest instalments of the Dhoom series and it has a great storyline. It is so full of twists and turns and action that will take your breath away. I would advise everyone to watch it, at least once. Bhumika Sharma, student Twists and turns
I love the effects in the film and Aamir Khan is truly amazing. Not many times will you see a movie that will keep you glued to your seats. We rushed through the interval to get to the film because we didn't want to miss even a scene. It's awesome. Sagrika Vashisht, student Truly Aamir
It's an awesome film and I cannot get enough of Aamir. The way the full movie goes and Aamir's role in the film and the way he pulls the robbery in the film is amazing. Neha Anand, student As told to Amarjot Kaur
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Astro turf
ARIES: Be particularly wary if dealing with property matters. Get to bed earlier
than is normal for you. Don't let dogmatism close your mind to varied possibilities. TAURUS: Expensive plans will have to be held in check for the time being. An optimistic and compassionate frame of mind will create a passionate aura. Spiritual quests can lead to some deep thinking. GEMINI: You will have some difficulty controlling your emotions. Consider getting involved in charitable work. Agreements that have been dragging on for some time can be successfully negotiated. CANCER: Plug away steadily in the background. This is not the time for grabbing centrestage. Consider your course of action seriously before jumping into anything new. LEO: Improvements will continue in general financial position. Business matters are fairly well under control. Stress can affect your health. Your moods can
be up and down all day. VIRGO: No need to make any important move. Conditions are too weak at the moment to contemplate fresh operations.
You should not be too critical of co-workers. Children can cause worry. LIBRA: Aim at teamwork today. An accident can occur if you don't keep your mind on the job. Be especially careful when using electrical appliances. A change of home or job is possible. SCORPIO: Do not be lethargic. Emotional people can change their mind. Earnings can be increased if you try. You will already be having trouble making your monthly payments, so don't add to this debt. SAGITTARIUS: An early morning disturbance can get you up a lot sooner than usual, which will give you a chance to catch up with some housework. Renovations or a redecorating project can progress well. CAPRICORN: The day is going to be rather slow; plan ahead. Take advantage of other people's experience. Family will be
much better company than friends this evening. AQUARIUS: A financial matter that has been delayed should move forward now. Social activities that are offered will not be worth pursuing. Self-control and the determination to achieve put you in a promising situation. PISCES: This day will be marked only for lack of activity. Business will tick over smoothly enough. Hobbies are occupying. Scholars: read a good book at bed-time. Avoid speculation. |
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The year ahead
If your birthday is December 21...
The year 2014 offers a phase where your relationship is consolidated and rejuvenated. Donating your time, money and energy for a good cause will benefit you indirectly. Rent out a property carefully to avoid litigation in the future. The first half of 2014 is perfect for you - your energy is abundant and the confidence is sky-high, so expect good gains. If unmarried, someone can come in your life by May 2014. Those unemployed are sure to get jobs or start up their business ventures. Positive colours: Khaki, Maroon. Select days: Sunday, Thursday. Favourable numbers: 1, 3, 9. Gems recommended: Yellow Sapphire, Ruby.
You share your birthday with Govinda (December 21, 1963, Amritsar), who has acted in over 150 films since his debut in 1986.
He had a bad phase during 2002, which lasted till 2005. According to his stars, he will become a
producer after 2015.
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There are as many 35 collections, with each collection comprising 10 to 12 pieces. Shares Lav Dhingra, the marketing manager, "The pieces are crafted and manufactured at our factories in Hong Kong."
Written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra, Dhoom 3 is a Hindi action thriller film and it is the third installment of the Dhoom series. While Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra will reprise their roles as Jai Dixit and Ali
Akbar, Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif form the antagonist duo. Believed to be one of the most expensive Indian films of all time, Dhoom 3 is the first film to be released in the IMAX format.
Charity on birthday: Donate black pulses, oil, sweet edible items and steel utensils at any school or religious place today.