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	First day first show The week belongs to Mitty The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Walter Mitty is a fictional character in James Thurber's short story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty that was first published in The New Yorker in 1939 and in book form in My World and Welcome to It in 1942. Thurber loosely based the character on his friend, Walter Mithoff. It was made into a film in 1947, with a remake directed by and starring Ben Stiller released in 2013. Mitty is a meek, mild man with a vivid imagination. He imagines himself to be a wartime pilot, an emergency-room surgeon, and a devil-may-care killer. The character's name has come into more general use to refer to an ineffectual dreamer, appearing in several dictionaries. Although the story has humorous elements, there is a darker and more significant message underlying the text, leading to a more tragic interpretation of the Mitty character. In the brief snatches of reality that punctuate Mitty's fantasies the audience meets well-meaning but insensitive strangers who inadvertently rob Mitty of some of his remaining dignity. Brilliant job The film is brilliant and I really like the screenplay. Every scene and every frame of the film was incredibly well done. It makes up for a non-descript plot and I think Ben Stiller has done a cool job in the film too. It's certainly a must watch. Abhinav Sharma, civil engineer Lovable Mitty I like the film. It's interesting and it keeps you glued to the seats. Stiller's sensibility creates a movie that's smarter than you think it will be. I kind of like Walter Mitty himself. Rimjhim Sharma, student
	Mr Joe B. Carvalho Mr Joe B. Carvalho is a Bollywood comedy film. The film is directed by Samir Tewari, and produced by Shital Malviya and Bhola Ram Malviya (Arshad Warsi's long standing secretary). The film stars Arshad Warsi, Soha Ali Khan, Javed Jaffrey and Vijay Raaz. The first teaser of the film was released on November 17. The film also has guest appearances by Geeta Basra and Karishma Kotak. Singer Babul Supriyo debuts in the film by playing a cameo. Such a waste I really think that the makers need to work out on the way they have presented the story of the film. It's a complete waste of time. Also, I think that this is a complete waste of Arshad Warsi's acting talent too. Shataki Kaul, student Dull offering I did not like the movie at all. The film does not even have a decent story, or dialogues or even acting for that matter. I have no idea of what kept happening in the movie. It was full of flaws and dull moments. Not worth a watch. Abhishekh Anand, student
	Sholay 3D Sholay is a 1975 action-adventure Hindi film directed by Ramesh Sippy and produced by his father G P Sippy. The film follows the story of two criminals, Veeru and Jai (played by Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan), hired by a retired police officer (Sanjeev Kumar) to capture the ruthless dacoit Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). Hema Malini and Jaya Bhaduri also star, as Veeru and Jai's love interests. Interesting technique It's a new medium and an old movie, which we have all watched so many times before. I like the fact that they have introduced 3D effect to Sholay, which makes it look more real perhaps, but also, I think it was not really required because classic films don't require renovation. Shaurya Vir Singh, student Good show I like the film. It's one of the finest Indian films and it is available in 3D. What more can our generation possibly ask for? Rohit Joshi, musician — As told to Amarjot Kaur
	Nothing changa about this one! Jasmine Singh punjabi scope Film: Bade Changey Ney Mere Yaar Kaminey Director: Munish Sharma Cast: Karan Kundra, Inderjeet Nikku, Gaurav Kakkar, Sonia Mann, Isha Rikki, Kajal Jain * Rating: This is the opening Punjabi film of 2014, and what an opening! Some people never learn. No amount of learning from other people's experience or no amount of 'watch your step' advice comes to any help. Bade Changey Ney Mere Yaar Kaminey, directed by Munish Sharma, still works on the 'let's laugh' formula, which is only making us cry. Boasting of a multi-star cast with Karan Kundra, Inderjeet Nikku, Gaurav Kakkar, Sonia Mann, Isha Rikki, Kajal Jain, the film offers a wholesome package of irritating to the core, out of place, out of shape punches. Well, we make things easier for you. If you have seen the first part of Masti, the adult comedy movie, you can conveniently miss Bade Changey Ney Mere Yaar Kaminey for it is a bad rehashed version of it. The director, story and screenplay writer found an easy way out. They must have had to shell out an odd Rs 100 for getting the DVD of Masti, must have watched it scene by scene, made their notes…. and there they were ready with BCNMYK. So, this goes without saying the director's job is reduced to half. However, the sad part is it is not even a decent copy. Three friends, better still kaminey friends, after marriage decide to spice up their life, a little fun, a little adultery, some punches, some songs, some melodrama, some double-meaning jokes and end with that 'all is well that ends well' attitude. The movie stars Karan Kundra, the good looking actor who has been hosting Channel V's Gumrah for a long time, and this guy definitely needs to work on the acting front. As for Inderjeet Nikku, the singer actor is just about tolerable. An actor should be like an actor; you can either be Nawazuddin Sidiqui or a Hrithik Roshan! Gaurav Kakkar is the other actor who is stuck in the Bollywood ishtyle. As for the three actress. .… Rabba tu hi bacha! You don't need stars to make a successful film, you need a good script, good dialogues, real comedy…. a miss in this film for sure. The director and actors make a desperate attempt to crack jokes, to look sad, to feel romantic, but it doesn't work. The film is not fast, it isn't slow, it just moves, and it doesn't matter even if it didn't. The music is only good enough to tap your fingers.
	Purple is the new pink Radiant Orchid, the purple hue has been announced recently as the colour of the year by Pantone. Maspar is all set with the Radiant Orchid collection for 2014. This charming royal colour inspires confidence and signifies creativity, love, warmth and joy. For interiors and décor, Radiant Orchid colour is being used very innovatively with lots of interesting variations and combinations. It is an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones. Maspar accessories include storage boxes, cushion covers, envelope holder, jewelry box and pouches, in combination with antique grey and pink color. The price ranges from Rs 295- 2495 —TNS
	STAR TRACK Movie treat in store The year 2014 is finally here and it is a big year for Bollywood. We bring you a list of movies to look forward to in 2014 Gunday Ranveer Singh is talented and sets the screen on fire. He has great chemistry with new-BFF Arjun Kapoor. Priyanka Chopra turns up the heat as a cabaret dancer. A film with a title Gunday may not be quite suitable for a Valentine's Day release. Still we want to see this masala flick! Bang Bang Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif fill in for Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, respectively, in the official Indian remake of Knight and Day. The film has been shot in exotic locations and should be a fun ride. Jai Ho Salman Khan has given five back-to-back Rs 100 crore plus blockbusters and his next is bound to be much anticipated. Even more so, since he did not have a release last year. The promos have been well received. Happy New Year Farah Khan is back in her element with Shah Rukh Khan post Om Shanti Om. The film has an interesting cast barring Abhishek Bachchan. Farah knows how to make fun movies! Bombay Velvet Anurag Kashyap teams up with the ultra-talented Ranbir Kapoor and the versatile Anushka Sharma to make his big-budget period epic. This one is very promising. PeeKay Rajkumar Hirani directs Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma and Sushant Singh Rajput along with Sanjay Dutt in a highly mysterious movie. Aamir reportedly plays an alien. We are intrigued by this one. When Deepika met Barjatya Deepika Padukone has met with director-producer Sooraj Barjatya a couple of times and is likely to be finalised as the female lead for his next movie with Salman Khan. He was also there at her success bash. Playing safe Mallika Sherawat has apparently been playing safe. Sherawat, who was slammed with a court case after she wore a skimpy outfit for a New Year performance in 2006, has been performing abroad for last few years. The 37-year-old Murder actress performed in Canada this year for a New Year's Eve gala. Well as they say, better safe than sorry! Aamir’s lucky month Aamir Khan feels December end is lucky for him as he got married to wife Kiran in December 2005 and even his blockbuster films like Ghajini, 3 Idiots and Taare Zameen Par were released in December and now Dhoom 3 which has broken all records. Sonu the watchdog Sonu Sood is keeping the cast of Happy New Year fit on the set by ensuring they do not eat junk food and hiding chocolates away from them. He made everyone work out during the last schedule and will do so in the next schedule too. Lone rangers Arjun Rampal and wife Mehr Jessia along with their two daughters are holidaying alone in Dubai. Usually, they have been accompanied by Hrithik and Sussanne Roshan and Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan but equations have changed now.
	John marries Priya! Actor John Abraham has apparently married girlfriend Priya Runchal in a private ceremony recently with family and close friends in attendance. The 41-year-old actor, who has been missing from the B-town, took to Twitter to wish his fans for the new year and wrote: "Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed 2014! May this year bring you love, good fortune and joy. Love, John and Priya Abraham." Priya Runchal is an investment banker and she met the Madras Cafe actor through common friends in 2010. John Abraham was in a relationship with Bipasha Basu for almost 10 years before they called it quits.
	Now a biopic on Tata After the super success of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 2013 hit Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the making of biopics is catching up. Rumour has it that Emraan Hashmi is going to play the role of Mohd Azharuddin in a biopic which is being made on the ex-cricketer. Taking a cue from it, actor John Abraham is likely to make a biopic on JRD Tata to be made under his own banner. According to sources, Abraham has already registered three titles—JRD Tata, Tata Sons and Jamshed Ji. It is said that since John's mother was a Parsi, he would be able to identify with the Parsi lifestyle. If all goes as planned, Shoojit Sircar will direct the film. However, Sircar said that nothing has been finalised or confirmed.
	Shahid’s new muse? Shahid Kapoor and Sonaksh Sinha have had a successful stint in R...Rajkumar and now it seems that they have taken their on-screen pairing to another level. The actors got along while shooting for the movie and it seems they got close and a little extra friendly towards the end of the film and during promotions. Shahid has been linked with nearly all his co-stars from Kareena Kapoor Khan to Priyanka Chopra to Anushka Sharma and now Sonakshi. Sonakshi, meanwhile, has stayed away from these rumours and has only been linked with Ranveer Singh. Shahid and Sonakshi made a mismatched couple on screen as she is much larger and taller than him and people have joked that she looks like his mother, given his boyish and youthful looks! Both of them were single at the time of shooting. It seems there is truth in these rumours as the story has surfaced way after the release of the movie. A source tells us, "They have only started dating each other and are very fond of each other. They want to keep their romance under wraps for now as neither of them likes to talk about their relationships. It is just the beginning of their relationship and they do not know where it will go. They have only told a few close and common friends." Well, if there is indeed a romance blossoming between them, then the movie has proved lucky for them personally and professionally.
	Sanaya is upbeat Sanaya Irani is back on television with a brand new show Rangrasiya. If the reactions of her fans on social networking sites are any indication, the show has caught their attention. Sanaya talks about it and more. What is your role like? My character Paro is a simple girl from a village, who is reserved and innocent. She ends up falling in love with the killer of her husband, but the why and how of it is the interesting part of the story. What was special about Rangrasiya that you chose it? The story; it is engaging, interesting and intense. The etched characters and exciting concept is the USP of the show. Of course, also the producer Saurabh Tewari and his production team who are passionate about the project and have been doing marvellous work. How is it working with your co-star Ashish Sharma? He's very talented, but an under-rated actor in the television industry. Having a professional and good actor in a show means a lot; it helps the project too. It's wonderful to work with him Do you think taking up Chhanchhan was a mistake? No. All shows in my life have taught me something and added to my career graph. I am happy with every show I have done including Chhanchaan, which led me to Rangrasiya. You were offered Nach Baliye Season 6 and earlier Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa too. But you are stuck to serials. Why? I would have loved to do both the shows, but they both were offered to me at times when I had another project in hand. I like focusing on one show at a time and reality shows need that kind of commitment, which I wasn't able to give. Hopefully, I will do them in the future. — HRM
	chatter box Hanging in balance Ek Ghar Banauga on Star Plus' hasn't been getting a good response off late and has been under the scanner. The show that stars actress Tanushree Dutta's sister, Ishita Dutta, has been asked to pull up its socks and deliver good TRPs or it might be axed soon. Doing well: A still from Ek Ghar Banauga Close quarters While Gautam Rode hasn't been linked with his co-stars it comes as a surprise to hear about his closeness with Rubina Dilaik. But the Saraswatichandra actor claims he isn't seeing anyone.
	The year ahead Madan Gupta Spatu If your birthday is January 4... The year 2014 will see your inbuilt communication skills coming to your rescue in many tricky situations. A new ray of hope is coming into your life soon. This year is about growth, in your personal as well as professional sphere. Your warm and affable nature will help you win people over, which in turn makes things very easy for you. Do not be wary of change for everything new that happens in your life this year will only serve to make things better. Positive colours: Dark blue, Dark grey. Select days: Saturday. Favourable numbers: 2, 4, 8. You share your birthday with Gurdas Maan (January 4, 1957, Giddarbaha), who is considered one of the most notable figures in the world of Punjabi music. He gained national attention in 1980 with the song Dil Da Mamla Hai. According to his stars, he will continue to entertain for a long time.
	Astro Turf P Khurrana ARIES: Your spouse can complain of a back-ache. You can gain money from unexpected source. It is time to slow down and recharge your physical and spiritual batteries, so don't push yourself. Tarot message: Involve yourself in a new project. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 52. TAURUS: Matters concerning the government can be taken up. Postpone work that requires concentration and physical efforts. Be diligent about sticking to your diet or exercise routine today. Tarot message: Let things run their course and start afresh later. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 50. GEMINI: A neighbour can gossip, but lend an ear and hear something interesting that might turn out to be invaluable information. Tarot message: Avoid the tendency to criticise or judge others too harshly. Lucky colour: Peacock-green. Magic number: 35. CANCER: A restless night's sleep can result in irritability. A love affair can be going into strange places that will distance you from your partner. Tarot message:Anxiety will be at an all time high and one of you can snap. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 27. LEO: You must not do anything to damage your reputation. It will be difficult to avoid conflict between home life and employment affairs. It will be best to deal with minor issues that do not arouse conflict. Tarot message: Focus on professional changes. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 32. VIRGO: Romance is your forte this morning. Everybody will love you and small problems will disappear. Love on the home front will renew your hopes and wishes. Keep your mind on the business at hand. Tarot message: Do not lend money to strangers. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 57. LIBRA: Confidence and good feelings are in abundance. Don't listen to other people as they can have hidden agendas. Plans for a business merger will be successful. Tarot message: Do not leave things to chance. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 39. SCORPIO: New contracts are likely to prove valuable. Communicating with people at a distance should be extremely helpful. Be on your toes to take advantage of the opportunities. Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 64. SAGITTARIUS: The day starts on a jarring note. You will not be able to keep to schedule. Do not rush jobs that require careful handling. It will be best to do one thing at a time. Tarot message: Take no chances despite the assurance of people. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 33. CAPRICORN: A new career, overseas travel, a change of relationship or a residential move are all possibilities. Have faith in your own abilities and make choices based on your needs. Tarot message: Let things settle before you start afresh. Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 40. AQUARIUS: Today you will get money from an unexpected source. Important business matters can be handled carefully. Be more realistic. Lovers will be in a cheerful mood. Tarot message: Be honest to your desires. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 31. PISCES: A house or office move is unlikely. In public meetings you will feel forceful or aggressive; control your temper. If you are one of those people who can't say no, you are about to learn. Tarot message: Avoid being hurried and over-anxious. Lucky colour: Golden Brown. Magic number: 60