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A bed of roses?
From two flowers covering up for lovers to barely clad men and women gyrating to loud music, Indian cinema has kept up well with the times. We are neither a very open society nor is our cinema.
A recent judgment has once again brought 'premarital sex' out of the closet and into the public domain. Double standards we have had in many aspects of life, sex seemingly tops the chart! Cinema as chronicler of societal trends has taken its own sweet time to come to terms to it. And its portrayal has been an expression of the society of the times. Sixties and around, premarital sex led to an almost inevitable problem and 'penance', be it Aradhana, Julie, Dhool Ka Phool, Amar or Masoom. With time, the portrayal changed a wee bit when 'bravery' was added to it along with 'problem' and 'penance'. Kya Kehna (2000) was one such movie in which Preity Zinta plays Priya Bakshi, a college-goer who becomes pregnant. Despite her then boyfriend and family backtracking on her, she braves the society to bring the baby into the world. Preity did it again in Salaam Namaste as Ambar Malhotra and this time, the society is not as much a problem (because they are based in Melbourne, Australia) as is the personal dilemma. Teree Sang has this teen couple that runs away from opposing parents to protect their unborn child. The duo ends up in the court as well. What baffles one, however, is how onscreen premarital sex almost always results in pregnancy! A leading daily in 2013 revealed an interesting fact: 'about 33 per cent admitting to premarital sex, 50 per cent denying it while seventeen per cent choosing to remain silent on the subject'. Keith Sequeira, actor-anchor, who had been part of the film Sixteen that dealt with teens and how they deal with sex, says, "Premarital sex is a very broad term. Underage sex I can understand; we need laws to protect children. But otherwise whatever two people do within the four walls, I don't think a third one has any say about it." He points out that on the screen or otherwise, it's the women who get a raw deal. "Things are changing in cinema. In society too there is a need to open up. By opening up I don't mean opening clothes, but talking about it. A teen who knows about it and decides not to do it is how it should be." Cut to the present. Premarital sex is no more represented by any such heavy duty term, but is much part of love (or say lust). Surprisingly even in 2013, when making out is much a part of lifestyle —refer to Dev D, Khwahish, Cocktail or Shuddh Desi Romance — there are puritans! "A larger section of our senior filmmakers still go by a puritan myth," says scriptwriter Sanjay Chauhan. "I was once reading a script and was narrating a part where there was a making-out scene and the director immediately went, 'No no Sanjay please keep it out, audience wouldn't accept a non-virgin heroine," he laughs. Premarital sex might be part of society but it's not always that every reality makes it to the screen. "There have been films like Julie or Satyakam which have some mention of it, but for a typical Hindi film the hero and heroine must redeem themselves by getting married," says Sanjay. As a society and cinema we take a dual stance, believes actress Shilpa Shukla. "Subjects are largely chosen keeping in mind market forces and there are too many segments of society whose sentiments have to be kept in mind. So no wonder there are hardly any films that take this subject," says Shilpa, who is intrigued by how extra-marital affairs have been part of the films. Film director and novelist Piyush Jha believes that our cinema and society are opening up with time. "I have read the recent ruling, the judge has called premarital sex and the claims by the woman in question 'unethical'," says Jha. As for cinema, it has only reflected the society we have been living in. "Our cinema is increasingly portraying dark parts of reality. And I believe it's going to continue." mona@tribunemail.com
True mirror
Sometimes cinema follows society, sometimes society follows cinema and at others they don't follow each other; certainly not in a timely order. Different culture
In America, you can come across teens going ahead with their pregnancies without getting married, but in our society we still wouldn't find many such instances. |
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World of words
At twenty, Sumrit Shahi is probably the youngest screenplay writer in the television industry. While sharing anecdotes, he looks three years back in his life when he was fervently writing his debut novel, Just friends.
He recounts how he finished a chapter while taking the physical education exam in class 12. "I wasn't keen on scoring a hundred per cent in a subject that did not promise to better my overall average. I rather utilised time to write a chapter of my book," shares Sumrit, who eventually scored 90 per cent in the exams. His tenth results boast of 93 per cent! Sumrit's novel has sold one lakh copies and is into its 18th edition! His second novel, A Lot Like Love, A Little Like Chocolate, is also into its twelfth edition. The first book has been translated into Hindi by Hind Pocket Books and has sold 20,000 copies already, which is an achievement given the drab scene of Hindi literature in the country. Pursuing academies would have been a natural choice, given his achievements, but Sumrit instead took a six month break to write the book! Not all of it was written in the way professional authors do - by locking themselves indoors and dedicating hours to writing. "I have even written on a tissue paper while partying or even on my phone while travelling." Writing, he says, gives him a high and graduating to screenplay, he believes was destined. His parents were 'annoyingly supportive', which means that they didn't have a problem with what he was doing with his life but weren't happy as well! An avid reader himself, he has grown up on Enid Blyton and Erich Segal. "And that helps me come up with new ideas." Sumrit's show, Sadda Haq, is ranking second among the youth-oriented shows across all general entertainment channels (GECs). How it happened to him is another story, "Post the success of my second novel, I was approached by the production house as it was looking for young novel writers." An industry which is dotted with shows that have the same storyline - of sobbing daughter-in-laws and conniving mother-in-laws - the change in content is more than welcome. "A fresh perspective to everyday situations is required and who better than youngsters to give it," Sumrit adds. As for taking to acting, he is happy being behind the screen as of now. "To navigate a ship is more interesting than just boarding it. Creating something has its own charm and I am happy doing it than just being a part of it," he signs off. ashima@tribunemail.com
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Sahil Happy Hai!
This actor is thrilled and anxious at the same time as his film Babloo Happy Hai is scheduled to hit the screens on January 31. "It's my first film as the lead and I really want the audience to watch me," says Sahil. The film is the journey of Babloo, his friends; his love life and some twists and turns. "The film has romance, some fun moments and also some sad ones," reveals Sahil. The journey from a former Roadie to a lead in a Bollywood flick, Sahil has made it on his own. "In fact, Roadies prepared me for a journey alone and it honed my survival skills," says Sahil, who went to Mumbai on his own and survived without a godfather or even references. Sahil is working in two other projects - Bang Bang Bangkok and Love Day. "I am lucky that most film offers I got post Student of The Year are for lead roles," says Sahil, who definitely wants do a Punjabi film. "I got few offers but I am waiting for the right script." Busy with work, Sahil heads home for festivals and special occasions. "But most visits are of a short duration as work piles up in Mumbai." Missing the Chandigarh cold, he shares more, "I admire Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor for their craft; I really look up to Ayushmann Khurrana for this man has made on his own in Mumbai."
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Luck shines and how!
The celebration that started on December 1 culminated with a mega draw, announcing the name of the lucky winner who will ride a Harley Davidson Super Low Bike worth Rs 5.91 lakh. The name of the lucky winner was chosen from a draw when a coupon was taken out from a box containing over 1000 vouchers by Caroline Dangwal, Mall Manager, DLF City Centre. Luck finally showered on 39-year-old Amit Magotra from Jammu who won the jackpot. Anyone who spent Rs 5,000 or more at any of the mall's shopping outlets could participate in the contest. Apart from the mega draw, there were lucky draws for DT Cinema Movie vouchers, Harley Davidson T-Shirts, full cash back up to Rs 25,000 and assured gifts on the shopping of Rs 5,000 or more during the festivities. "We have always aspired to make shopping at the mall a fun, enjoyable and rewarding experience for our patrons," said Caroline. A child Nitika Chauhan turned lucky when a draw was held under the 'I-Wish' campaign organised for kids. In this every child coming to the DLF City Centre Mall during the fiesta got a chance to select a wish from the mentioned options and got it fulfilled through a lucky draw. — TNS
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Express it with diamonds
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StyleMyDiamonds.com Valentine's Day Jewellery collection is an impressive selection of unique and dazzling heart-shaped gemstone and diamond jewellery mixed with the metal of your choice in exquisite combinations. The month-long love season will enable consumers to pick up the pièce de résistance of their choice from among an exquisite range of breathtakingly beautiful diamond jewellery specially crafted for the occasion. Whether to gift to the one you adore or to indulge yourself, the Valentine's Day collection has a wide range of jewellery options including a variety of styles that will fit every kind of budget. See that instant sparkle in your beloved's eyes with styleMyDiamonds.com this Valentine's Day.
—TNS Price: Rs 5000 onwards
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Set up: get a solid base
Jesse Grewal
A stable body and good balance are necessary to create a repeatable golf swing. Apart from the correct angles, which is the bend from the hips and the knees the correct position of the shoulders and stance are important. The stance or the placement of the feet give us a stable base and allow the body to turn towards the target through the swing. The left toe should be turned out towards the target and not kept square. This helps the hips turn freely towards the target as we begin the downswing. This move is critical during the transition and brings the club into a correct shallow plane. The knees should be a little outwards as this gives us more stability and a grounded feeling (picture 1). This also reduces excessive lower body action on the backswing. When the knees are a little inwards (picture 2), the lower body moves excessively leading to a loss of power and balance. The shoulders should be pulled back as far as possible so that the chest feels out and the arms are hanging by our side. While bending forward to place the club on the ground we should tilt from the hips so that the back retains the same position as it was when standing erect. When we do not tilt from the hips the arms reach out for the ball and both shoulders move forward causing a rounding of the back (picture 4). This rounded position restricts the shoulder turn on the backswing and causes a loss of posture as the spine will rise while it tries to turn. The right elbow will tend to fly and take the club across the plane. An athletic set up with a strong base is fundamentally important for a powerful swing. (Grewal has coached several national champions and professionals apart from being coach of the Indian golf team for the Eisenhower Cup (World Cup) in 2008. He is currently the Director of National Golf Academy of India and CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy. If you have any queries get in touch with him at parexcellence@tribunemail.com)
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Divya’s new star
The Yaariyan director too hopes that the film will put the new-kid-on-the-block in the spotlight given that he looks every bit the star in the making.
Winslet likes to play ordinary
Actress Kate Winslet enjoys playing characters which have nothing extraordinary about their beauty. The actress has said that she likes simple characters as she can showcase her acting skills in such roles better. "I've always preferred playing characters who aren't supposed to look beautiful. I love saying, 'don't make me look nice' or, 'make my face look rounder'," she said. "There's less to think about if my look is raw. That way, I get the best of both worlds —that side of it for my job and the dressing up bit for the red carpet," she added. The 38-year-old is known for her roles in Titanic, The Reader and Labor Day.
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Zarine’s last resort
Remember Zarine Khan? She was one of the discoveries of Salman Khan and the voluptuous beauty was the talk of the town due to her resemblance to actress Katrina Kaif. Salman did cast her as the female lead in Veer. However, the film bombed at the box office and the career of Zarine never really took off.
Salman did give a second chance to Zarine though. He made her appear in the item number 'Character dheela' in the super hit movie Ready. Scantily clad Zarine put up a sexy performance in the item number but her efforts were lost as no one noticed or remembered her performance. She also appeared in the hit film Housefull 2 but as luck would have it, she was completely overshadowed by the other two heroines in the film, Jacqueline Fernandez and Asin. So it seemed that nothing was going right for Zarine's career in Bollywood and it was only a matter of time before it ended permanently. Also Salman Khan is busy with his never ending discoveries of new talents and he has moved on to focus his attention on new protégés. Salman didn't have much time for Zarine anymore. Therefore it is completely understandable that Zarine will look for regional films to keep her career afloat. Still the news of her appearing in a Punjabi film came as a surprise nevertheless. Zarine's debut Punjabi flick is called Jatt James Bond and her hero in the film is the latest Punjabi heart-throb Gippy Grewal. Zarine is playing the role of a simple Punjabi girl in the movie. The other actors in the movie are Vindu Dara Singh, Avtar Gill, Mukesh Rishi and the popular comedian Gurpreet Guggi. The first official poster was recently released and we must admit that she is looking good in a typical Punjabi girl attire. Jatt James Bond is produced by the Fortune House Productions and is directed by Rohit Jugraj. The film is expected to release on April 14. We wish Zarine all the best in her new endeavour and hope that she returns to Bollywood movies soon.
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Forever in love
Chat show queen Oprah Winfrey's fiance Stedman Graham is said to be keen to spend a lifetime with her as a married couple.
It's been over 20 years since they got engaged. The talk show legend originally agreed to Graham's proposal in 1992 after six years of dating and he is now planning to ask her a second time, spurred by an emotional trip to South African political figure Nelson Mandela's funeral December 15. "It was a highly emotional journey for Oprah, who loved Mandela and everything he stood for. "It was a spiritual mission and Stedman held her close during the funeral service. He realised right then and there he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Oprah as a married couple," the source added. — IANS
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Making of a legend
Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has begun shooting director Manish Jha's next The Legend of Michael Mishra.
The film stars Aditi Rao Hydari, Boman Irani and his son Kayoze Irani, who was last seen in filmmaker Karan Johar's Student of The Year. "Good morning... Today I start shooting for The legend of Michael Mishra'... nervous and excited," Warsi posted on Twitter. Jha has previously directed films like Anwar, Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women and a segment in Mumbai Cutting. Warsi's latest release Mr Joe B Carvalho hit theatres on January 3. He will be next seen reprising the role of Babban in the sequel of 2010 film Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, directed by Abhishek Chaubey, also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Madhuri Dixit and Huma
Qureshi. — PTI
Luv learns it all
Bollywood is certainly moving towards making every aspect of the filmmaking process as authentic as possible. The young brigade of directors and actors give a lot of importance to the minutest details. Luv Sinha is no exception. Luv has flown down to Hong Kong to look for an action director for his movie and will be meeting up with some of the renowned names in this field.
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Traffic point
The Hindi retelling of the 2011 Malayalam hit Traffic had hit an unexpected roadblock. Producer Ratan Jain had registered the film's title, leaving the remake's producers, Endemol and Fox Star Studios in a bit of a tizzy. But now Jain has handed over the title to them.
A source said, "Ratan Jain had the title and had planned to approach Raj Kumar Gupta to make a film titled Traffic on a different subject. However, it is an accepted practice in the film industry to give away titles as a friendly gesture. So when he was approached, he immedaitely agreed to part with it." The film will be directed by Rajesh Pillai who also helmed the South original. When contacted Ratan Jain confirmed the news and said, "Yes, we had registered the title but I gave it to them when they requested me." Traffic has an ensemble cast, including Jimmy Shergil, Manoj Bajpayee, Prosenjit, Paramprata, Divya Dutta and Sachin Khedekar. It releases on March 7.
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Is Priya pregnant?
John Abraham's sudden wedding to girlfriend Priya Runchal has surprised many people. But if the latest rumours to be believed then they hurried to enter into wedlock as Priya is expecting her first child with John Abraham.
John and Priya have been dating for quite some time and he made this hasty decision because of Priya's pregnancy. Priya Runchal, an investment banker residing in the US met Bollywood actor John Abraham at an event three years back. They were introduced to each other formally and gradually their meetings increased and they got to know each other well. When Priya comes down to India, she spends time with John Abraham and the actor too often flies to the US to meet his ladylove. John is in awe of Priya and happy to have her in his life. John said that he and Priya understand each other and both give each other space. Once talking about Priya, he said, "Priya and I met through common friends. Definitely there was attraction, but it takes much more than physical attraction to be in a relationship. I am in a happy space right now. "
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Reena is part of the family: Aamir
Actor Aamir Khan says that he is still in touch with his ex-wife Reena, and she is a part of the family, despite their divorce.
Aamir and Reena married in 1986 and had two children, but in 2002, they filed for divorce by mutual consent. Even though the marriage ended, Reena is still seen at family functions. "Reena is extremely important and is very much a part of the family and she will always be. Our relationship has undergone a change. From legal point of view we are divorced. But I think the bond that we share is not going to break with a piece of paper. There is lot of love and regard for her in my heart," Aamir said. The couple's elder son Junaid is assisting Raj Kumar Hirani in his coming film PK, in which Aamir is in the lead. "If Junaid wishes to act he must. As of now Junaid is still figuring out what he wants to do. Once he makes up his mind and if we come across a script that will suit him, I will be more than happy to back him," Aamir said. — PTI
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Back to work
Actor Shashank Vyas, Munisha Khatwani, Shraddha Arya and Adhhvik Mahajan went to a resort (Manas resort) outside Mumbai to celebrate New Year. They were in a group and booked a villa. Our source informs that they swam in the pool, played games and had scrumptious food without caring for the calories. Now they all are dieting and have resumed work. Well, that's the way to go!
Never-ending pursuit
Will Zoya Farouqi, played by Surbhi Jyoti, ever get to meet her onscreen father in popular TV show Qubool Hai? The Zee TV's show hit the small screen in October 2012 and even after 310 episodes, Zoya, the main protagonist who came to India from the US with a mission to find her father, hasn't been able to identify him. Every time she is about to meet her onscreen dad, played by Tej Sapru, some twists and turns are introduced in the story. Initially, they were interesting, but not now. The latest promos hint that Zoya's father is trying to track her down and there may be a reunion of the father-daughter. However, keeping the past experience in mind, one is wondering, will they? — IANS
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Watch out Honey!
Featured as one of the 'Most Influential Women in TV' under 30 years', Honey Boo Boo will showcase her antics along with her mom June, dad Sugar Bear, three older sisters and Uncle Poodle at the family home in McIntyre, Georgia. The show follows the charming eight-year-old Alana and her family in rural Georgia doing what they do best: four-wheeling through mud pits and picking up road kill for the family cookout. Alana's amusing personality and self-confidence has won millions of viewers across the world; her self-proclaimed nickname has become a fixture in pop culture. From family outings to loud and crazy family get-togethers, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo will take the viewers off the pageant stage and into the unapologetically outrageous family life of the Honey Boo Boo clan!
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Going for the stars
Actress Ishita Dutta, who is currently seen in Raakesh Paswan's Ek Ghar Banauga, speaks about her career and life.
How did acting happen? After my graduation, I did an acting course from Anupam Kher's institute and started working soon after that. I had never thought of becoming an actor, but loved this creative industry and wanted to be a part of it. My sister was very sure I would get into it and she was not wrong! What was your first project? I did an advertisement Down South; it was on August 26, my birthday. It was the best way to spend my birthday. Was the decision of being an actor influenced by Tanushree's decision and success? My family is my backbone; my sister is my strength. I would say her confidence in me gave me the strength to enter this industry. I have seen her struggle and her achievements are the result of sheer hardwork. She is my role model and I am here because of her. Didn't you take the help of Tanushree's contacts to commence your journey? Yes. She helped me throughout, right from getting a portfolio to getting enrolled in an acting academy, but then I had to go through my part of struggle and give auditions. How did you bag the role in Ek Ghar Banaunga? I had worked a little Down South and just finished my first advertisement in Mumbai when I got a call for an audition for a new show on Star Plus. I went for three rounds of auditions and was finalised for Ek Ghar Banaunga. How is it working with producer Raakesh Paswan? Raakesh Paswan as a producer and writer is known for his strong scripting, socially relevant plots as well as great characterization. As an actress, it's a great opportunity for me to be a part of this show. — HRM
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Dhoom time
After the demure, self-sacrificing look of Archana on Pavitra Rishta, Ankita Lokhande decided it was time to firmly push the envelope and wear the boldest, most stylish clothes she's ever been seen in till date on television. At the recent sangeet of Urmi-Samrat's shaadi on Zee TV's Doli Armaanon Ki, she turned on the temperature and danced to the latest chartbuster from Dhoom 3.
What happened was that Ankita was approached to dance to the Dhoom 3 track and she had just returned after having watched the film. So, the stylist was called in and the actress designed an outfit for herself that was hot! It is a well-known fact in the industry that Ankita is quite the woman with the moves, so dancing came easy to this femme fatale. The on-lookers on the sets were left dazed.
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Dating game
Tom Daley and boyfriend Dustin Lance Black finally confirmed that they are dating, as they posed for a cozy snap after filming the first episode of TV series Splash. He tweeted a photo of the pair with their arms around each other as they grinned at a plush restaurant in London. Daley's diving show recently started its second season and the 39-year-old screenwriter jetted to London to congratulate him after the show after which they headed out for dinner in Soho. — ANI
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Reel vs real
Tinsel town is riddled with tales of successful reel life pairs who can't see eye to eye in real life! Yeh Hai Mohabbatein is a story that showcases mature love and deals with societal issues. This is the story of Raman and Ishita, who are connected by their common love for little Ruhi. But if rumours are to be believed, the actors in this TV show - Karan Patel and Divyanka Tripathi — cannot stand each other in real life.
So, what is the issue? Says a source, "The two have not had a showdown over anything, but they prefer to keep to themselves and hardly communicate even during breaks. Even though they don't communicate, they manage to shoot the scenes without any issues." We wonder what will happen to this love-hate relationship! love hate: A still from Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
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Astro Turf
ARIES: Not much out of the ordinary is likely to transpire today. Do not overload yourself with work. Working women: control your temper. A relaxed night
lies ahead. Tarot message: Boost your confidence with positive thinking.
Lucky colour: 38. Magic number: Blue.
TAURUS: There are too many problems to cope up with at home. Business conferences and organisational meetings can go off smoothly under your direction. Romance with a friend can start up unexpectedly. Tarot message: Avoid situation that can turn nasty.
Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 59. GEMINI: Have an optimistic outlook towards a personal issue. You'll prefer not to share your thoughts or ideas with people from your past. Make a plan for a weekend retreat with your partner.
Tarot message: Results are guaranteed if you stick to arrangements. Lucky colour: Navy-blue. Magic number: 47. CANCER: Workwise you will be doing fine. Love life is controversial. Give more time to domestic duties. Do not suppress your feelings. Love and friendship are likely to take up your time.
Tarot message: Do not let anyone take advantage of you. Lucky colour: White.
Magic number: 53. LEO: You must try harder at work. Avoid speculation. It is a hectic day for business activities. Travel plans need a double check. Even when surrounded by friends, you can feel all alone today.
Tarot message: Do not cover up your own mistakes. Lucky colour: Saffron.
Magic number: 30. VIRGO: There will be new projects to deal with. Friends will be coming up with useful ideas. Businessmen can expect to double their output. Social activities will hold your attention.
Tarot message: Don't get embroiled in long-term ventures. Lucky colour: Sky-blue.
Magic number: 31. LIBRA: Nothing will go wrong today. Home and family life run smoothly. You will get more time to do what you want. Co-workers are controversial. Pamper yourself a little today.
Tarot message: Avoid gossip sessions. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 36. SCORPIO: Women will be bored with their daily routine. Love life will be controversial. Your health can stand in the way of travel plans. Ensure that your health is up to the mark.
Tarot message: Try to get your work in order. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 61. SAGITTARIUS: Avoid tiffs and angry words in the heat of the moment. Focus on hobbies and personal matters. Students: a day when you will be confused about your career. Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people for coming to their own conclusion.
Lucky colour: Silver. Magic number: 32. CAPRICORN: Overseas inquiries for business will be encouraging. Investments made in new
ventures are sure to bring good dividends. Your mind can be daydreaming.
Tarot message: Focus on professional changes. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 29. AQUARIUS: Do not sign new arrangements. Use your sympathy more than your ambition for best results. A strong independent streak will push you to get things done in your own way.
Tarot message: Arrogance will not be rewarded. Lucky colour: Green. PISCES: This is the time for reflection and re-evaluation. Contracts and agreements can be stalled, messages can get mixed
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The year ahead
If your birthday is January 7...
The year 2014 will begin on a great note and will see you setting your priorities right. Things will certainly take a turn for the better as far as your personal life is concerned. Some reunions are in store, with friends with whom you have been estranged for a while. Most things should go favourable for you this year except for a brief period from January to March. Professionally, this year is slated to bring great rewards for most of you, especially in October. You will have enough reasons to look back at this great year and celebrate. Financial activities will be very rewarding with lady luck smiling on you. Be bold and creative; see yourself grow by leaps and bounds. Positive colours: White, Cream, Yellow. Select days: Monday, Sunday. Favourable numbers: 2, 7. Gems recommended: Pearl, White Coral, Diamond. Charity on birthday: Donate saffron-coloured edible items to the needy or at a religious place.
You share your birthday with Bipasha Basu (January 7, 1979, New Delhi), who made her Bollywood debut with the film Ajnabee, for which she won the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. In 2006, she performed an item number, Beedi, in the film Omkara. According to her stars, her career will continue to blossom.
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Chandigarh boy Sahil Anand welcomed the New Year just outside Mumbai, where it was all cold and quiet. New Year happens to be his birthday as well and so Sahil celebrated by recreating Chandigarh for that one night!
One of Divya's best finds happens to be Himash Kohli, a former radio jockey from Delhi who bears a striking resemblance to the younger Sanjay Dutt from his Rocky days. While casting for the role of Lakshya, a Casanova, a rebel without a cause and a bad boy that all the girls love, Divya looked no further than Himansh, as he reminded her of Sanjay Dutt as he debuted in the 1981 film, making him a household sensation.
India is set to witness the fascinating world of Boo Boo family in TLC's new series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. The international hit series will provide a peep into the world of beauty pageant queen and reality star Honey Boo Boo aka Alana Thompson. The show will make its debut on Indian television on January 17, Friday-Sunday, at 10 pm on TLC.