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Moving beyond fear
Usually it is the other way round. Once an actor has been-there-done-that with romance, comedy and action, the natural progression is to essay roles that are intense. Roles that promise to re-introduce a star as an actor who can easily slip into the skin of a given character. Since Jimmy Shergill has his career move in a reverse gear, he desperately wants to dance around the trees with heroines, test his comic timing and kick hard enough to blow away a dozen men!
He wants to do what Bollywood does best — entertain. “I think I have done ample serious roles, it’s time for an image makeover,” says the actor, who was at Cleopatra in Chandigarh on Thursday to promote his next film Daar@The Mall. This film doesn’t fit in the ‘bracket’ of what he really wants to do, but will have him play a solo lead after a very long time. “Playing the lead or getting a substantial part in an ensemble cast doesn’t matter. I have got my due in the industry and people have generously complimented him.” In the film, he plays the role of a security officer at a mall that is haunted and where people go missing. Jimmy adds that it was the promising script that lured him to take up the role. The history of horror films in India goes back to the times when the genre was spiced up with porn, something that Miss Lovely was all about. The report card of the last so many years doesn’t boast of many box-office hits except for a few like Raaz, Haunted or Darna Mana Hai. Aware of the poor track record, occasionally lifted up by a few projects of Ram Gopal Varma and Vikram Bhatt, Jimmy hopes the film will give a facelift to the genre. “You won’t laugh looking at the ghost; it doesn’t run around chasing its targets. The film has been given ‘A’ certificate only for its fear factor.” Coming to his contribution to the Punjabi film industry, he will soon start shooting for a Manmohan Singh’s venture, which is touted as the sequel to Munde UK De. He agrees that the film industry here is giving importance to quantity than quality, but that, he says, is just a passing phase. “Some intelligent films are being made and different subjects have been picked. The industry will consolidate its gains and losses to come up with better films.” As of now, he is happy to promote Darr and hopes iske aage jeet hai! Ask him what he fears the most and he gives a candid reply, “My biggest fear is that of losing loved ones.” Can the answer be any better than this?
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Well groomed A metrosexual, he feels that grooming is very important, especially when you are a part of showbiz. He looked suave and stylish in a casual jacket and denims, paired with aviators. This is his second visit to Cleopatra after having come here for the promotion of Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster, “Men must look groomed. It’s not about style but basic personality.”
Good friends He cherishes his friendship with Tigmanshu Dhulia, a director he has made many successful films with. “We have been able to deliver hits together because we share a bond; we know each other and our abilities well. He knows how to utilise the actor in me and understands what he wants from me as a director.” Tigmanshu is writing the script for his next film and Jimmy hopes he will get a part.
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Sky high
It might not be true on the political spectrum, but anyone with artistic credentials has never felt the difference between two nations. Falak Shabir, the latest signing sensation from the neighbouring state, Pakistan, arrives to open arms and devoted listeners. He pours his heart out and sums up his emotions with a disarming, “I’m at home here. So much so that I don’t feel the difference since everything is the same - the Punjabi language, the people and their hospitality.”
It was only a matter of crooning the hit single Ijazat (Sanu bhul na jawin) and he took the youngsters as well as the online community by storm. The reciprocation of love and gratitude goes beyond lip service. “In Lahore we have a music store where people from any bus coming from India, and especially the Punjabi community travelling in there, is offered everything at half the price; even if that means putting in money yourself.” He adds, “I didn’t know what Pani Puri was; when I went to Mumbai I told the guys that it was like our Gol Gappas — he didn’t even take money from me.” Surging ahead Even before music could professionally happen, the love happened at an early age! “I was in class 7 when I decided to make it my profession.” It’s been a journey that charts ups and downs, including a business of T-shirts and guitars run by the label Falak Shabir. “I financed my first album myself, including everything else that it took to pursue singing professionally.” Since the debut album Rog in 2008, there’s been no looking back, right till the latest album Judah. “It has 13 songs and all of them have been sung, written and composed by me.” It could be a sibling going abroad, a girl whose break-up he witnessed himself, it could be anything. When self-experienced emotions play an inspiration, lyrics come effortlessly. “That’s one of the reasons I like to write my songs.” If music were not an all-encompassing endeavour, there is something else too he is good at. “I’m really good at comedy. When sitting with friends we have a lot of fun.” That’s where he pulls the stops and acting is not on the cards. “I recently received an offer for a Punjabi film. But acting is not on the agenda at all. I am so busy with singing and composing that there is just no time.” He adds, “I feel I have a long way to go and don’t want to shift my focus.” Coming up are half-a-dozen Bollywood projects. “You know how it is with Bollywood, they record and register a song years ago and later when they make a film they come out with the song.” Accordingly, the song Mera Mann from Nautanki Saala, Saajans from I, Me Aur Main happened years ago. “You should soon hear Judaai from the film I love New York,” he shares hours before his performance in Chandigarh. There are a couple of concerts in Delhi the next day. What makes things perfect is the fact that it’s a home away from home. “This is like Lahore for me. I don’t feel the difference.” manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Date with heritage
A team of twelve local artists led by veteran theatre artist Balkar Sidhu returned to the country after giving a successful performance of various folk dances of Punjab in the 65th Sapporo Snow Festival held in Sapporo city of Japan. Their trip was sponsored by Ministry of Culture (Government of India) and South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, (Tamil Nadu).
Their performances were highly applauded by Japanese as well as Indian audiences. The team, comprising artists from Universal Art & Culture Welfare Society, Mohali, showcased the Martial Art of Punjab, gatka, under the guidance of famous theatre, film and gatka artist Narinder Pal Singh Nina; famous folk dance bhangra under the guidance of international drummer Balbir Chand and Malwayee giddha under the direction of internationally renowned Algoza player Karamjit Singh Bagga. The team of artists set a new milestone by performing vibrant folk dances of Punjab with great zeal and zest. Performances were given daily from February 5 to February 9. The team also presented a special cultural programme for Japanese and Indian dignitaries. The ambassadors of Pakistan and Bangladesh were special guests during the proceedings. — TNS
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Double the thrill
The thrill will increase manifold when the cast of upcoming movie Daar @the mall will appear in a special episode of Sony Entertainment Television’s longest running crime-thriller show CID. The show, known for its edge-of-the-seat thriller episodes, is all set to delight the audience. The episode will feature talented actor Jimmy Shergill with none other than our favourite CID cops.
Talking about his experience on working with the most loved television cops, Jimmy said, “It was a great experience to shoot a special episode with the CID team.
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NEW RELEASES
Presented by Sajid Nadiadwala, Highway is an Imtiaz Ali film and expectations are high from it. Highway stars Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhatt. Primarily a story of two characters from different backgrounds, they embark on a road strip across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir.
Imtiaz Ali and A.R. Rahman come together after Rockstar even as Alia Bhatt is in all-new avatar after her glamorous stint in Student Of The Year. Randeep Hooda kidnaps Alia and the two traverse six states of India in a truck. Darr@The Mall
Produced by Multi Screen Media and Contiloe Films, Darr@The Mall stars Jimmy Shergill, Nusrat Bharucha, Arif Zakaria, Nivedita Bhattacharya, Shradha Kaul and Neeraj Sood. This one is Bollywood's first horror film that revolves around a mall. Jimmy Shergill plays the head of security at the mall. Nusrat Bharucha, daughter of the mall owner, has a supernatural experience and Jimmy Shergill bails her out. Pompeii Hollywood's latest action-adventure Pompeii showcases the calamity of Pompeii the ancient Roman City that was buried by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD'. The film has daredevil fighting sequences, some historical elements and romance as well. It stars Kit Harington, Emity Browning, Kiefer Sutherland, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jessica Lucas and Jared Harris. The Monuments Men Directed by George Clooney, The Monuments Men stars George Clooney, Matt Damon, John Godman, Bill Murray, Cate Blan Chett and Bob Balaban. It is based on a true story about a group of men, including art historians and museum directors with Baston and Cambridge ties, who went behind enemy lines during World War II to rescue great artworks being looted by the Nazis. –Dharam Pal
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Harman’s career graph
Harman Baweja will be seen in an all new avatar in Dishkiyaaoon. He talks about his family, the kind of person he is, dating Bipasha Basu and more.
Getting into films I have always been obsessed with the hospitality industry. I am a big foodie and hospitality was a fascination. I thought I would start a hotel and so, after my 10th standard, I decided to go to Switzerland to study hotel management. That was the first time I had travelled out of India. But I wasn't enjoying it. So, when I came for my break after one year here, I told my mom that I didn't want to go back. I was scared what dad would say. But I was surprised when I told him and he said, 'Don't go back. Do what you want to do in life. Go and get your transfer certificate back.' I, of course, had packed up already from there and got back my TC. At that age, I found it really hard to stay away from my family and didn't enjoy studying about 112 types of glasses. I then went to UCLA to do my theatre. After finishing the course, I assisted my dad on Deewane in which Ajay Devgn had a double role. I then produced a film at 21 after which I decided that I wanted to act. My father produced and directed my first film as an actor, Love Story 2050. Dealing with failure When I started, the hype and hoopla just happened. Thankfully, I come from a film background where I have seen my dad's successes and failures. My dad had luckily hedged out in Love Story 2050, so, he didn't lose money. But he had put in three years of his life in it. It was a family effort and so, there was no supper on the dinner table. Everybody was down. I also took a wrong decision to not sign anything until What's Your Raashee? was complete. But that film too did not work and everything came to a halt. I once met Anil Kapoor in an elevator. He said, 'How are you? You are looking good' and then said, 'Yaar Harman, you should do a Hindi film. You have done some science fiction, some cricket film with 12 girls, do a normal film.' I realised he was right. And I decided to do a commercial Hindi film Dishkiyaaoon. Dear sister I am attached to my sister Rowena. She understands me. Our parents have brought us up as one unit, so we are very close. Till the age of 15, we shared our bunker bed that used to be in the kitchen as we lived in a one-bedroom hall. We would watch TV through the slit in the door. She pretty much knows everything that is happening in my life. The real me I live in an American time zone. I love my space at night when there are no distractions or noises around. My mum has now come to the terms with it, but she still complains of my excess coffee intake. Also, I just don't enjoy going to the gym and love eating. Fortunately, I am blessed with a good natural metabolic rate, so I am fit. But I can finish two large cheese-burst pizzas on my own. One of my friends owns a cafe called Sundance Cafe where, if you finish this huge burger, they will give you Rs10,000. I am among the few who have won the money. My dad, when he is sitting on the dining table, is very proper. He will speak correctly and not even put his elbow on the table. His shirt will always be crisp. I, on the other hand, don't iron my clothes. I put on whatever I have, put a little water and leave it to dry up itself. My mum keeps telling me, "Why are you wearing wet clothes?" I tell her, "Don't stress. Why do I have to iron them? They will dry up in the car by the time I reach." Knowing Bipasha Yes. We knew of each other, but had never ever interacted until we met for the first time at Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday bash. It's natural to find her attractive. There are a lot of attractive people in the industry, but no one as attractive as her. We just hit it off and ended up talking a little more than we should be and we are still talking. Barring the fitness factor, we are very similar. She is a simple, straightforward and honest girl who is caring and loving. She has great energy, spiritually and realistically. She, too, is a foodie like me.
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Circus girl
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Inside view
Dressing up spaces offers a lucrative career today. Fashion certainly has moved beyond clothes and entered homes, offices and malls. Interior designing is becoming a sought-after profession, and to help you establish the ground there, INIFD Academy of Interiors has come into place. Launched on Thursday, the academy has found a celeb mentor in Twinkle Khanna. "With spaces squeezing and people conscious of the décor, be it home or office, interior design is in demand. With our 20 years of successful run with fashion, this academy will offer specialised training in the field," says Ritu Kochhar, corporate director, INIFD.
The programme will have a sound academic curriculum with focus on practical, informed Aditi Srivastava, president, INIFD Corporate. Twinkle Khanna, the celeb wife, who has forayed into interior design with her chain, The White Window, and won awards in the field, would be holding interactions with the students. Her designed modules would be part of every student's training at the academy. Along with Chandigarh, INIFD Academy of Interiors is now open in 50 centres across the country. "The talent is not rested in metros alone. We want students from smaller towns also to unleash their creativity and realise their dreams," says Aditi. Apart from Twinkle Khanna, there would be other famous mentors like Massimo Ottone, head of CIA International, Italy; Sandeep Kochhar, Vastu expert; Wasim Khan, leading interior designer and Tarak Shah, India head, Minotti, Italian furniture chain. "The idea is to expose students to the very best in the field," says Ritu. The academy will offer certificate courses, diplomas and undergraduate courses. "The fee is going to be very reasonable but quality of the course the very best in the field," assures Anju Sharma, academic head, INIFD. The courses will begin from March. mona@tribunemail.com
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Master Chef Manju Dewan The sinful chocolate is waiting out there to tantalize your taste-buds and how much ever we try to run away from it, it still beckons us. And when combine it some banana and ice-cream to get that slurpy and yummy sundae, our gastronomical delight knows no bounds.
Ingredients * ¼ cup brown sugar * ½ cup golden syrup * 3 tbsp black coffee * 1 tsp cinnamon powder * 150gms chocolate (chopped) * 1/3 cup whipped cream To serve * 4 scoops vanilla ice-cream * 4 scoops coffee ice-cream * 2 ripe bananas (sliced) * Whipped cream * Almonds (sliced and roasted) Method * To make the sauce, place the sugar, golden syrup, coffee and cinnamon in a pan. Heat it and bring to boil. Stir occasionally until the sauce thickens. * Add chocolate and stir until it melts. When it reaches a smooth consistency, add cream and mix well. Let the sauce cool slightly. To serve, fill four serving glasses with a scoop each of vanilla and coffee ice-cream. * Scatter the banana slices over the ice- cream. * Pour the warm fudge sauce over the bananas. Top each with a swirl of whipped cream. Sprinkle some roasted almonds and serve. (Dewan is a Ludhiana-based culinary expert) — As told to Poonam Bindra
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Date with heritage
A team of twelve local artists led by veteran theatre artist Balkar Sidhu returned to the country after giving a successful performance of various folk dances of Punjab in the 65th Sapporo Snow Festival held in Sapporo city of Japan. Their trip was sponsored by Ministry of Culture (Government of India) and South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, (Tamil Nadu).
Their performances were highly applauded by Japanese as well as Indian audiences. The team, comprising artists from Universal Art & Culture Welfare Society, Mohali, showcased the Martial Art of Punjab, gatka, under the guidance of famous theatre, film and gatka artist Narinder Pal Singh Nina; famous folk dance bhangra under the guidance of international drummer Balbir Chand and Malwayee giddha under the direction of internationally renowned Algoza player Karamjit Singh Bagga. The team of artists set a new milestone by performing vibrant folk dances of Punjab with great zeal and zest. Performances were given daily from February 5 to February 9. The team also presented a special cultural programme for Japanese and Indian dignitaries. The ambassadors of Pakistan and Bangladesh were special guests during the proceedings. The team got tremendous applause from the audience and the Ambassador of India in Japan Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa. By presenting the rich heritage of Punjab, the team forged Indo-Japan friendship ties and promoted cultural exchange between the two countries. — TNS
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Juhi dons negative avatar
But, since Juhi is to portray a negative role, the actress felt that there is no scope of competition and she decided to do the role. "I would say that earlier there were a few chances when we could have worked together, but at that time I didn't do the film because Madhuri was there in the films. I thought if she is there, then what would I do? Comparisons were bound to happen, so to avoid all that tension, I didn't do those films," said Juhi. However, now she is not worried. "I am so glad that I am playing a villain in the film. So, you can't compare the two of us. I neither had to dance nor sing. All that has been done by Madhuri," she said. Now, the first poster featuring Juhi is out and it has really proven to be scary. It is rather frightening to see the evil grin on the lovely face of a woman whom the audience is accustomed to seeing in happy and bubbly characters. The poster shows Juhi striking a commanding pose on a politician's throne with a rather meaningful half smile. The actress plays the role of a nefarious politician named Sumitra Devi. This is a completely new type of role for Juhi. Talking about Juhi's role in the film, Madhuri said, "I am happy we worked together in this film. I don't regret about not working in the past. I hope to work with her again. I don't think one should compare us or talk about comparison as we are playing two different roles in the film. I am the hero, she is the villian... These two characters would be nothing without each other. I think we have got the best energy for this film." "She plays a sweet villain in the film... It is scary in a way. It is a very different role for her and I liked watching her on screen. It was wonderful working with her," added Madhuri.
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Imtiaz collaborates with Sajid
Imtiaz Ali gears up for his upcoming release on February 21, Highway. This project marks the debut of another professional
pairing—Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Nadiadwala.
This is the first time the duo has come together to work on a project. Sajid
Nadiadwala, who has worked with the biggest stars like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar will be seen investing in a lot of young talent this
year. Imtiaz says, "I had a certain confidence (in Sajid's work). The kind of films he's done in the past, like Ghulami (1985)—one of my favourite films - are the kind of movies I'm making. That is what I think has interested him in Highway. I'm a director and he's
(Sajid) a producer; the influence we had on each other is that now I've turned producer and he's turned director. I'm taking guidance from
him." Sajid Nadiadwala is not just excited about his first project with Imtiaz but he also hopes that the pairing continues for a really long
time. Sajid says, "The best thing about Imtiaz is that I get ideas from him free of cost… I've discussed scenes with him from a film he's not even associated with. I've been a producer for 25 years, but as director, I'm a newcomer. The most important thing for me was to be part of the journey. I never comment on how the film is, but I'd say I'm happy with the outcome." The trailer and songs of Highway have been loved by the audiences. Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Nadiadwala will also collaborate again on a movie starring Deepika Padukone and Ranbir
Kapoor.
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Décor redefined
Renu Soni
Last weekend, Pepperfry.com, organised a prestigious interior design show featuring Delhi's finest luxury brands — India Design 2014. Located at the NSIC grounds in Okhla, New Delhi, the exhibition was a unique one. We were welcomed by a fully carpeted open air concourse dotted with pagoda styled marquees and quaint food stalls with their not to be missed designer seating. Situated on its right, were the three main tented halls showcasing the best in furniture and home decor. The standard and creativity of these temporary exhibition stalls were very impressive indeed. The imagination injected easily transformed the humble stall to a stage set for visual niceness. Elegance filled the atmosphere, emanating from the exhibitors and their wares and those attending the show. Female interior designers were easily identified with their high boots and coordinated attire while the gentlemen were dressed in their smart designer casuals. The quality, standard, design, material and finishing has ushered a whole new level and the pricing clearly reflected this. Products on display ranged from bedroom wardrobes, kitchens and appliances, mirrors, wall panels, soft furnishings, planters, lighting, exquisite hard wood flooring, large sculptural installations and of course, soft furnishings, furniture and accessories. Noted brands such as Charcoal Project, Apartment 9, InV Home, Klove, Shades of India, Alchemy, The Pure Concept and Zolijn were just some of the local brands present as well as international brands Natuzzi, Fisher and Paykel and Poltrona Frau. (Soni is a Chandigarh-based interior decorator)
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Take care of triceps
Vishal Thukral Many chest exercises also involve triceps. This means chest and triceps exercises may be performed during the same workout or with sufficient recuperation time in between. Training of chest and triceps on the consecutive days should be avoided because it will make the triceps overworked. Discussed below are a few exercises for chest and triceps. Chest exercises Dumbell flies: Grasp two dumbbells. Lie on a bench. Support dumbbells above the chest with arms fixed in slightly bent position. Internally rotate shoulders so elbows point out to sides. Lower the dumbbells to the sides until the chest muscles are stretched with elbows fixed in slightly bent position. Bring the dumbbells together in a hugging motion until the dumbbells are nearly together. Keep the shoulders internally rotated so elbows point downward at bottom position and outward at top position. Do it 10-12 reps, 3 to 4 sets. Dumbell chest press: Lie on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand and feet flat on the floor. Push the dumbbells up so that your arms are directly over your shoulders and your palms are up. Pull your abdominals in, and tilt your chin toward your chest. Lower the dumbbells down and a little to the side until your elbows are slightly below your shoulders. Roll your shoulder blades back and down, like you're pinching them together and accentuating your chest. Push the weights back, taking care not to lock your elbows or allow your shoulder blades to rise off the bench. Do it 10-12 reps. 3 to 4 sets. Push ups: Lie prone on the floor with hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Raise your body off the floor by extending your arms. Keeping body straight, lower your body to the floor by bending your arms. Push your body up until arms are extended. Do it 15-20 reps.3 to 4 sets. Tri-cep exercises One arm tri-cep extension: To begin, stand up with a dumbbell held in one hand. Feet should be about shoulder width apart from each other. Now fully extend the arm with the dumbbell over your head. The small finger of your hand should be facing the ceiling and the palm of your hand should be facing forward. The dumbbell should be above your head. This will be starting position. Keeping upper arm close to your head (elbows in) and perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearm touch your bicep. The upper arm should remain stationary and only the forearm should move. Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the dumbbell. Do it 10- 12 reps, 3 to 4 sets. Switch arms and repeat the exercise. Overhead tri-cep extension: Position one dumbbell overhead with both hands under the inner plate (heart-shaped grip). With elbows overhead, lower forearm behind upper arm by flexing elbows. Flex wrists at bottom to avoid hitting dumbbell on the back of neck. Raise the dumbbell overhead by extending elbows while hyper extending wrists. Return and repeat. Do it 10-12 reps, 3 to 4 sets. Dips: Sit on a bench or chair. Begin with the hands next to or slightly under the hips. Lift up the hands and bring the hips forward. Bend the elbows (no lower than 90 degrees) and lower the hips down, keeping them very close to the chair. Keep the shoulders down. Push back up without locking the elbows and repeat for 10-12 reps, 3 to 4 sets. (Thukral is a Chandigarh-based aerobics trainer)
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A beautiful sundae
Manju Dewan The sinful chocolate is waiting out there to tantalize your taste-buds and how much ever we try to run away from it, it still beckons us. And when combine it some banana and ice-cream to get that slurpy and yummy sundae, our gastronomical delight knows no bounds.
Chocolate fudge sundaes
* ¼ cup brown sugar * ½ cup golden syrup * 3 tbsp black coffee *
1 tsp cinnamon powder * 150gms chocolate (chopped) * 1/3 cup whipped cream To serve *
4 scoops vanilla ice-cream * 4 scoops coffee ice-cream * 2 ripe bananas (sliced) *
Whipped cream * Almonds (sliced and roasted)
Method
* To make the sauce, place the sugar, golden syrup, coffee and cinnamon in a pan. Heat it and bring to boil. Stir occasionally until the sauce thickens. *
Add chocolate and stir until it melts. When it reaches a smooth consistency, add cream and mix well. Let the sauce cool slightly. *
To serve, fill four serving glasses with a scoop each of vanilla and coffee ice-cream. *
Scatter the banana slices over the ice- cream. * Pour the warm fudge sauce over the bananas. Top each with a swirl of whipped cream. Sprinkle some roasted almonds and serve. (Dewan is a Ludhiana-based
culinary expert) — As told to Poonam Bindra
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chatter box The thrill will increase manifold when the cast of upcoming movie Daar @the mall will appear in a special episode of Sony Entertainment Television’s longest running crime-thriller show CID. The show, known for its edge-of-the-seat thriller episodes, is all set to delight the audience. The episode will feature actor Jimmy Shergill with none other than our favourite CID cops. Talking about his experience on working with the most loved television cops, Jimmy said, “It was a great experience to shoot a special episode with the CID team. I think there is no bigger platform than CID to promote a movie. It’s going to be a very interesting episode.” The case in hand revolves around a mysterious murder committed in a horror house of an amusement park. Jimmy with the CID team will leave no stone unturned to get to the bottom of this cryptic case and find the culprit. To catch this special episode, tune in to CID this Friday February 21 at 10 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television. Working hard Aishwarya Sakhuja, who is currently doing Main Na Bhoolungi, is unfazed by the low TRPs of the show. Her defence is that her debut show Saas Bina Sasural too took a while to catch the fancy of the audience. In the show, her character is cheated in a marriage and her son snatched away from her. She struggles to get him back and fight for justice. Troubled times There seems to be Bigg Boss happening all over again in Khatron Ke Khiladi. After boyfriend Kushal Tandon’s apparent exit from the reality show, Gauhar Khan is rumoured to be unhappy with the makers and the channel, as they have got Ajaz Khan as a wild card. Earlier, Ajaz pretended to be in love with Gauhar when they were together in Bigg Boss. Wedding bells Actor Jay Soni, who first rose to prominence with his role in Sasural Genda Phool and went on to star in Sanskaar Dharohar Apno Ki, got married to Pooja Shah on February 18. The couple originally wanted to get hitched on Valentine's Day.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is February 21...
This year gives mixed results in matters related to the heart. Have more faith in yourself. You can be daring as you'll have the support of the stars. The second half of the year will be very favourable; leaving a few issues this will be a year that will give you great peace of mind in issues related to love. You might also go on a pilgrimage. There can be difficulties at your workplace as well. Those in creative fields are likely to be commissioned for a prestigious project. Positive colours: Yellow, Cream, Purple, Red. Select days: Thursday, Tuesday. Favourable numbers: 3, 6, 9. Gems recommended: Yellow Sapphire, Red Coral, Quartz. Charity on birthday: Present white roses at any school, religious place or old-age home today.
You share your birthday with Deepal Shaw (February 21, 1986, Mumbai), who began her career as a model and released her first album (titled Baby Doll, after her adopted stage name) in 2004. She made her acting debut in Mahesh Bhatt's controversial Kalyug, opposite Emraan Hashmi and fellow-newcomer Kunal Khemu.
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Astro Turf
ARIES: With celebrations and get-togethers happening all around, your social life will be hectic as well as exciting. Singles will be looking for someone special to bond with. However, things will not go very smoothly.
Tarot message: Think positive and be optimistic. Lucky colour: Sea green. Magic number: 38 TAURUS: Businessmen can consider entering partnerships or joint ventures with like-minded individuals. Some of you will also contemplate painting or redecorating the house. Start the day with yoga. Tarot message: You gain by being practical; don’t be emotional. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic Number: 27 GEMINI: Some relationships will grow. The focus of the day will be getting in touch with your true self and your own needs as compared to those of others. Be more receptive and open to new ideas. Tarot message: Focus on your emotional and spiritual nature. Lucky colour: White. Magic Number: 42 CANCER: The presence of the full moon in your own sign increases your sense of perception and intuition. As a result, you will be able to pick the vibes of others and respond accordingly. Tarot message: At work don’t hold back anything from your employer. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic Number: 61 LEO: At work, avoid putting too much on your plate and postpone some things for the next day. Many of you will be inclined towards religion and spiritualism today. Tarot message: By applying yourself you can build great success in the future. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic Number: 40 VIRGO: Memories, romance, feelings and emotions will be the focus of the day and have long-term influences on your relationships as well as friendships. It is important that you learn from the past. Tarot message: Focus on the better to mitigate the bitter. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic Number: 55
LIBRA: Your competitive nature will help you stay ahead of others. Social activities will be highly encouraging. Transfer and promotion for some employees cannot be ruled out. Tarot message: You have to push to succeed and your efforts will pay off. Lucky colour: Blue. Magic Number: 59 SCORPIO: Recognise your behaviour and try to keep a check on your temper, otherwise today it can become quite tough for you. Turn a blind eye to the unsavory suggestions of someone. Tarot message: Put your terms and conditions in writing. Lucky colour: Green. Magic Number: 25 SAGITTARIUS: Use this day to rest and recharge your batteries. Taking time out for your own self, every now and then, will be a good idea. While health will be stable, it is advisable to be cautious when driving. Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of will power. Lucky colour: Red. Magic Number: 47 CAPRICORN: Be compassionate and considerate towards your partner; let them be absolutely open and frank with you. A family member will need your support. The presence of Venus will shower you with love. Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic Number: 36 AQUARIUS: Health will be a matter of concern. At home, there will be a past conflict that can resurface and create some stress. Social interactions will be lively and entertaining. Tarot message: Focus on professional changes. Lucky colour: Turquoise. Magic Number: 53. PISCES: Due to your new-found confidence and assertiveness, some people will not be too happy and you may face some resistance. But don’t be afraid to stand for your beliefs, values and morals. Tarot message: You must share responsibility with others. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic Number: 64.
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