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Don’t be cross!
In India, cross-dressing is a sexist concept in a strange way. When women did it initially, their cultural orientation was questioned; now it is a mark of their fashion prowess (read boyfriend shirts). On the other hand, masculinity has never been associated with cross-dressing. Whenever men slipped into women-wear, it has been strictly done to create humour on the celluloid. Off it, it’s the wardrobe territory of transgenders only.
Androgynous fashion, though a different concept, might have found its way on to the runway of Indian ramps, but it hasn’t walked into the men’s closet. In all these years of fashion evolution, cross-dressing remained where it was and then we had male actors complaining of getting into the shoes of women. And men thought women had fun dressing up! Funny act Last year, when Comedy Nights with Kapil began with three of its characters cross-dressed nobody thought Dadi, Palak and Guthi would become so popular. In fact, part for his antics and part for his costumes, Sunil Grover graduated to a show of his own (though its status is now complicated). While he was showered praises for his turnout, Sunil says, applause came with the disclaimer of conditions apply. “Even when off the sets, people wouldn’t take me seriously. You cross dress and risk your dignity. Also there is always a chance of going overboard,” Sunil declares. He doesn’t deny that you have an advantage over a woman actor, “A man dressed up as a woman can get away with the cheeky lines as well.” But he doesn’t see cross-dressing becoming a reality with men, not anytime soon.
Not that the lines between menswear and women-wear haven’t diffused, but men are wearing easy, flowing, unstructured clothes and also taking to accessories. Cross-dressing, however, seems beyond redemption. “For the treatment it has been given over the years, it has been reduced to a joke,” says Binnu Dhillon, who played a woman character in the Punjabi film Mr and Mrs 420. While a man dressed up as woman creates ready-made funny situations, he says, for male actors, it’s quite a difficult make-over. “The pan cake make-up, heavy jewellery and clothes, it’s quite a task to get into and out of all these things,” Binnu shares. Negatively speaking For Vishwajeet Pradhan, playing a transgender on screen has been the most challenging role of his career, not for the complex character of Kalavati he is essaying but for the layers of make-up he has to put; the fortnightly waxing sessions he has to go through and moving around the sets in heavy jewellery as well as costumes. “Even in Mahabharat, Arjun cross-dressed to feign a transgender look. Also, there were always a few present in the forts of queens during the Mughal and Rajput era. I watched a lot of films that helped me dress up like a woman and carry it off,” the actor says. On the ramp On the ramp of Indian fashion, androgyny has often entered, and made an exit, in the form of long skirts and lungis for men. While it is very different from cross-dressing, it introduces men to fluid shapes and easy structures. Arjun Saluja, who is known for creating androgynous designs, says that even androgyny fashion can have philosophical connotations, “It can help men feel comfortable in their own skin, making the dressing up rules of society seem redundant.” Maybe Aamir Khan’s look in the skirt in the film PK might serve as some inspiration. Or how about some lungi dance? ashima@tribunemail.com
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Through the comic lanes
While comedy is just a funny way of being serious, it is mandatory that it be taken seriously too! Known for his rustic, slapstick humour (that comes to him naturally, owing much to his Punjabi roots), Sudesh Lehri comes across as an out-and-out entertainer. In Chandigarh to perform at the grand finale of Videocon Connect Super Jodi contest, Sudesh talks about his journey so far and shares his views about the ongoing elections.
Tough fight “I have never been to any school in all my life,” says Sudesh, welcoming some rather queer, raised-brow expressions with a pleasant smile. “Initially, when I started working in television, I encountered a lot of problems because I could not read the scripts.” For Sudesh, who shares that he has done many odd jobs when he was growing up, including washing utensils at the dhabas, life did not really come that easy, “Well, we all have our fair bit of struggles, don’t we?” As he started doing mimicry at weddings and other occasions, Sudesh wanted to become a singer. “Before I bagged a show in Doordarshan and later on Alpha TV Punjabi (Alpha Gaddi), I would often think of becoming a singer, but comedy allows me to sing as much as it allows me to be funny,” he says. While talking about his early days, Sudesh expresses his disdain for the drug menace that is paralysing the state of Punjab today. “We were five brothers and I am the only one who survived. My father was a good artist too, but he lost his life to drug abuse. I have suffered it all first-hand and that is the reason why I don’t smoke, drink or eat non-vegetarian food,” he says. Double meaning “I am a common man’s comedian, so it does not really require much effort for anyone to understand my jokes and that’s where I leave my understanding of comedy,” he says. While talking about the double meaning comedy on various television shows, Sudesh says as an artist one only has a very little liberty to tamper with the script. Films & television Sudesh, who has acted in films, including Ready and Jai Ho, does not like to compromise on standards. Also, he expresses the willingness to work in Punjabi cinema, only if there is a role etched out specifically for him. “Often when people offer me a role, they say that if I can’t do it they have someone who they can substitute me with. So, I just turn down the offer,” he says while adding that he is looking for a good script as far as Punjabi films are concerned. However, when asked about whether he would prefer acting in a film or television, his loyalties remain with television. “On television, one has a wide audience since television is more or less for free and it’s a medium for the masses,” he shares. Political angle About politics, his stance remains quite clear, “I am not associated with any political party and I don’t get into regional politics. My idea of politics goes beyond region. If the house is clean, it won’t take much to clean the dirt from the rooms,” he signs off. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Beyond biryani
Colour green rules Hotel Western Court. The ceiling has been temporarily turned green and waiters are all dressed in green kurtas, embellished waistcoats and tall black turbans serving Nizami cuisines. Yes, Hyderabadi Food Festival is back at Western Court and the menu goes beyond biryanis. Right from popular Chicken 65, Lukme Kebab, Mirchi ka Salan to Makhane Kheer, everything is here.
"Our Hyderabadi Food Festival earlier had received an amazing response. So, here we are serving you the delicacies from the Nizami kitchen all over again," says Rajat Kapil, general manager, Hotel Western Court-43. The starters include Lukme Kebab (stuffed minced chicken), Chicken 65 (chicken fried in batter) and Khatti Machali (roasted fish marinated in yogurt). Keeping in mind the non meat eaters here, they have the vegetarian versions of the starters in paneer, mushroom and more. While you can have your pick from vegetarian, chicken or mutton biryani, main course also has Nilgiri Murgh Korma, Murgh Nizam Shahi, Safri Gosht, Dalcha, Mirchi ka Salan and Baghare Baigan. Murgh Nizam Shahi gets a thumbs-up. Vegetarians can dig into Dalcha (lentil cooked Hyderbadi style with distinct taste of tamarind). Chef Khem Singh, who has learnt the tricks of the trade from a Hyderabadi chef and is trained in Nizami cuisine, shares, "We marinate most of the stuff overnight, before cooking them in clay pots in slow fire to bring that real rustic flavour." The food that's served ala carte has an extensive menu. In desserts Makhane ki Kheer stands out with just right amount of sugar. For those who have tasted authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, the food might taste like a poor cousin to the authentic Hyderabadi food (which's ways oilier and spicier), but for a change the food is a welcome change from regular stuff doled out here. If you like a quiet meal, go for a lunch; music lovers can enjoy live singing whiling dining. A meal for two would cost about Rs 1000 (veg) and Rs 1400 (non veg). On till May
11. mona@tribunemail.com
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thumb With the temperature soaring and water scarcity hitting us hard, it’s important to know how to water the garden judiciously Satish Narula
The cause of worry these days is that even after watering almost everyday, one finds the beds dry. Other reason could be concretising of the floors around the tree trunks. There is hardly any space left for plant roots to properly spread and to get water that does not reach the root zone. At times the gardeners also complain about yellowing of basal leaves especially in case of litchi. This is due to heating of the floor that reflects the heat. The heated floor also leads to killing of thread like feeder roots below. In the last column we discussed about the watering of lemon and litchi trees. Something similar to a lemon tree is the anar tree which needs moisture in the soil. It also needs light watering after every third day. Any deviation may lead to splitting of fruit for which other cause could be an insect in case you are regular with irrigation. The fruit, like mango, has deep roots and manage to keep in good health even during the peak summer months. They are happy even when irrigated at an interval of 8 to 10 days. However, if the plant is small and planted during this spring, it would need water almost every second day. That holds good for other such saplings too. Chicku, another fruit of foot hills, also needs less water. You can follow the same schedule or even given preference to mango over it in case of acute shortage. Grapes, peach, plum and pear are other fruit trees that are in fruiting these days. Since they have a superficial root system, it need frequent watering. The frequency which was a week to 10 days earlier, should now be revised to 5 to 7 days for the next fortnight. The frequency will have to be revised again to three to five day's interval thereafter. Citrus fruit like kinnow, sweet orange, grape fruit etc the irrigation could be given at weekly interval. Ber plant will go to dormancy to shed leaves. This is the time when it will be pruned. However, after pruning one could give water once in a while. Guava is another fruit tree that is very common in home gardens. During the summer months, it is better to keep it under stress to discourage summer fruit that normally gets infested with fruit-fly maggots. (Narula is Chandigarh-based senior horticulturist and landscapist)
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Truly Indian
The exhibition at Kisan Bhawan-35 is every inch what you'd associate India with. The participants have come from every part of India—Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Kashmir and the list is endless. Quite a, 'you name it and you have it' scenario, the exhibition also has an endless number of hand-loom items at display. Pick and choose from innumerable colours in countless designs, suits, kurtis, bed sheets, table ware, linen etc.
There's designer attire, Lucknow chikan, Chanderi, Maheshwari, Bhagalpur silk, dupattas from Bihar, handloom kurtas from Chennai. On till May 14
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On show
Continuing its successful stint in North India, Merino Laminates, the world's leading manufacturer and exporter of decorative laminates for the interiors segment, further expands its presence with the launch of it's one of its kind product gallery-cum-branch office in Chandigarh.
The store will be North India's first ever product gallery launched by Merino Laminates, which will also work as the branch office for managing sales operation in
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh. Merino Laminates, state of the art gallery located at Industrial Area phase 2, will showcase wide range of world class laminates (wood grains, patters, plains,
Uni+, MR+ etc), solid surfaces, cladding solutions (new introduction), ply and board, cubicles and lockers. The gallery will also be equipped with big size samples along with product demos.
—TNS
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Movie: Dil Vil Pyar Vyar That dampness under your eyes, yes, those tiny drops that you can touch with your fingers…they are real. And that broad smile, that loud sound, yes that's called laughter, they are real too. In the matter of heart, everything is real. Punjabi film Dil Vil Pyar Vyar validates this. Directed by Manjeet Mann, the film stars the evergreen star, Gurdas Maan, Neeru Bajwa, Jassi Gill, Manav Vij, Raj Jhinger, Rajiv Thakur, Meher Vij, Shruti Sodhi and Khushdeed Maan. The film is seen as the comeback of not only Gurdas Maan but also Sai Productions. The title seems to be borrowed from the Bollywood film, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, but this Punjabi Dil doesn't have anything that would remind you of that unsuccessful venture. Now, that we started with similarities, yes, the story and screenplay of the film written by Dheeraj Ratan bears a clear resemblance with two hit Hindi films, Hum and Satte Pe Satta. Surprisingly though, this is one resemblance you would like. In fact, you would conveniently ignore any talk of resemblance. Dil Vil Pyar Vyar comes with a rich look with fine dialogues by Amberdeep Singh. Most of the dialogues are soaked in emotions, but then who minds that little pull at the heart strings? The director Manjeet Mann has done a great job of giving the story a logical shape. Manjeet has worked on the strong points of every actor. The film has some good cinematography to boast of. The house where the film was shot, is something you would want to own for sure! Now, coming to the man who can give any actor a run for his money- Gurdas Maan! He not just looks dashing on screen, but he overshadows everyone else around. For the die-hard Gurdas Maan fans, there are loads of reasons to smile and cry. The maturity and intensity with which he deals with every scene only shows his experience and acting talent. No matter how unusual his paring with Neeru Bajwa is, it doesn't bother a bit. Probably, the industry has found a new pair. Neeru has acted well justifying her role which reminds you of Kajol from Hum Aapke Dil Main Rehtey Hain. As we said earlier, ignore any resemblance. Jassi Gill, the new singing sensation looks great and acts well too. Jassi has the makings of a fine actor. His duet song with Gurdas Maan gives you all the reason to sing and dance. His solo track Tamanna mere…is a hummable romantic track. Manav Vij, the lucky mascot for Gurdas Maan, plays one of the brothers, and this is for the first time we see him opposite his wife Meher Vij. Both have done a fine job. Raj Jhinger, in whatever he was offered, has done justice. Now, is the time for the surprise element(s) of the film! Raj Thakur has done a fabulous job in DVPV. The actor lends humour and can definitely look forward to more Punjabi films in the near future. And here it comes, you will see the beautiful Juhi Chawla is a small but significant role as she plays Simran, Gurdas Maan's old ex-flame. Singer Jasbir Jassi also has a small role. And the height of all surprise elements is Anurag Singh, director of Jatt & Juliet fame, who does a small cameo in the film. A whistle for him! The film may look a bit lengthy since Punjabi film audience is not used to over display of emotions. But you have another reason for watching the film. If you want to spot a new fashion trend in salwar kameez, Manjeet Mann has provided you with plenty. Some good tracks make this movie enjoyable as well. Those feet that you are tapping on the floor, yes, they are real. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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first-day-first show Directed by Tanushri Chattrji Bassu, Purani Jeans is a Bollywood film that stars Tanuj Virwani, Aditya Seal, and Izabelle Leite in lead roles. The film is based on the belief that-"friendship is like a pair of old jeans, the older it gets, the better it becomes", and tells the story of a young boy who returns to his hometown and reconnects with his old friends. Set in the 90s, the film is about Sidharth, his best friend Sam and a summer, when everything changes for the group. Sidharth, Sam and his friends experience the agony and ecstasy of growing up, forming enviable bonds of friendship, trust, jealousy, joy, envy and love. Also, while dealing with problems of distant parents, broken hearts and pressures of growing up, gradually leading everyone to go their own way. Complete disaster I did not like the idea, plot or the treatment of the film. It's a recipe for complete disaster and the director, actors and everything about the film has gone horribly wrong. It's a sheer waste of time and money. Vivek Arora, businessperson Wrong path I sometimes wonder how can one possibly go wrong with a film based on youth and friendship and after watching Purani Jeans, I must say that Bollywood never fails to surprise us. This is the worst film in the name of Hindi commercial cinema. Rustam Singh, student Flop show This film is an absolute flop. The actors are horrible, the story of the film is bad and it's stretched beyond ones limit to stand it. I would really suggest people to save their time and money rather than wasting it on this film. Janvi Kashyap, student — As told to Amarjot Kaur
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STAR TRACK
Singer Selena Gomez is reportedly using actor Orlando Bloom to get back at her ex-lover Justin Bieber. According to a source, the singer is hanging out with the British actor to "hurt" Bieber, reports showbizspy.com. The duo was seen spending time together at Chelsea Hander's concert recently. "Selena and Justin are over, and it actually seems like it's really done for good. Everyone in her life is very hopeful because they believe he's nothing but toxic for her," said a source. "She knows it well how to get back at Justin because they got in a fight over Orlando already and he accused her of cheating on him. He's totally threatened by Orlando. She wants to make Justin hurt as much as he hurts her. Plus, she thinks Orlando is super hot," added the source. The source continued: "Her friends are pushing her to start dating. She needs to get Justin out of her system. — IANS
All in jest
Sonam Kapoor's comments on the actresses during her appearance on filmmaker Karan Johar's chat show raised many eyebrows, but the star does not think she said anything inappropriate.
The 28-year-old actress, known for her outspoken nature, did not spare anyone —be it her contemporaries like Deepika Padukone or newcomers Parineeti Chopra and Alia Bhatt. She went a notch higher and said how bad looking people are considered good actors in Bollywood. However, the Ranjhanaa star says what she said on Koffee With Karan was all in good humour and not malicious at all. "It was supposed to be in jest. A lot of things were said about me on the show by others, but no one took note of it. I said something and everyone is talking about it. I don't understand why people give so much importance to what
I said on a chat show. All this was not required," Sonam said. Reacting to Sonam's views on acting, Kangana recently said, "Films are not meant to make people fashion-oriented or glorify their beauty. Films are about good stories and it could be of anyone. It could also be of an ugly girl." It was Sonam's second appearance on the show after her first stint last year. She had come on the show with Deepika Padukone the first time and that too had sparked controversy. But this time around, Sonam had not-so-good things to say about her former friend calling her a 'good girl gone bad' and that she has an over enthusiastic PR team. Besides this, Sonam also took pot shots at Parineeti and Alia. When asked what fashion advice she would give Parineeti, Sonam had said that the actress should stop wearing tight clothes while Alia should dress her age. —PTI
Going Gaga over a dress!
An outfit worn by pop star Lady Gaga for a magazine photo shoot has sold for more than $15,000 at an auction.
The elaborate piece, created by avante garde designers threeASFOUR for the 'Applause' hit-maker's March 2014 Harpers Bazaar photo shoot, was sold in Los Angeles for $15,625. The outfit is adorned with clusters of large triangular shiny discs in mirrored metal along the chest, arms and front of the thighs. The 27-year-old singer was the cover model for the issue and wore the flesh tone one-piece item, a stretchy power mesh bodysuit in a tiny size 4. Gaga's costume also features a built-in cowl hat and full gloves with stainless steel laser cutout mesh pieces wrapped around the head, shoulders and arms.— PTI
Red hot
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has been named this year's sexiest woman in
the world by a men's magazine.
The British magazine, FHM, unveiled its 2014 Top 100 list of the hottest girls around the globe and the Silver Linings Playbook star claims the throne, jumping from last year's number 20 spot. "Thank you so much to the readers of FHM and everyone who took the time and voted for me, I'm so flattered. I believe that being 'sexy' isn't wearing lots of heavy make-up or having the perfect hair or figure, it's about self-confidence, being comfortable with yourself, smiling and being happy!," she said. The second spot on the list belongs to English actress Michelle Keegan, who was placed fourth last year. Rihanna is down from number two to number four, while Kaley Cuoco is up one spot to number five. Last year's winner Mila Kunis slipped to number six.— PTI
Ex-file reopens?
Singer-actress Hilary Duff has revealed that she still loves to spend time with her former husband Mike Comrie.
The Hollywood couple, who announced their amicable separation in January, have been seen on numerous outings together. "We're constantly seen together and people are like, 'What are they doing? Are they back together? Are they not?' We're really good friends and we have so much respect for each other and obviously Luca is our top priority. We love each other so much and we love spending time together.” The duo does not what the future holds for them. "So when you see us together, it's not just for Luca. It's because we make plans and we hang out. We don't know what our future looks like right now but we're both doing really good and just figuring out what makes us
happy." — PTI
Caught off-guard
Katrina Kaif and beau Ranbir Kapoor were spotted at an architect's office in South Mumbai and the word spread and crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of them. Ranbir obliged but Katrina stayed in. They are making it clear that they are living together.
Trouble in paradise?
Rumour has it that all is not well between newly married couple Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur and that is why Vidya is staying at home to try and make amends in her marriage. God bless her!
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chatter box
Buddy Valastro will be on a new search for the next rising talent in the baking world and mixing it up with 10 aspiring pastry chefs for TLC's hit competition series, Next Great Baker. Premiering on May 5, the series will air every Monday to Friday at 7 pm only on TLC. The eight part series showcases the hidden talents of these pastry chefs who will face off in a series of gruelling challenges that will test them mentally, physically, and emotionally. In the end, only one chef will take home the grand title of Next Great Baker and a whopping $50,000 as prize money. In each episode, 10 talented pastry chefs will go head to head - for a heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping, culinary battle to become Next Great Baker and get a chance to work with Buddy at Carlo's Bakery. At the helm of the judges' table will be critically acclaimed Italian American celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and reality television personality, Buddy Valastro, who will mentor the contestant, pushing and testing them on baking and decorating skills. Contestants will be further mediated by two guest judges from Carlo's Bakery, Mary Sciarrone and Mauro Castano. With nine hours time limit, these bakers are under tremendous pressure to deliver the best. Making cakes in Next Great Baker isn't going to be a piece of cake! — HRM
A fresh start
Adaa Khan, who was last seen in shows like Amrit Manthan and Behenein, has not been seen on television for quite some time now. While we wait for the talented actress to be back on small screen, here she talks about television and more.
How much time do you spend watching
TV everyday? I watch television for three hours every day with my mom, but not at a stretch. If I have free time, I prefer going out and doing things than to stay at home and watch TV. Also, when I am home, my mom is watching most of the time. So I can't watch things that I want. I am not really a person who can sit the whole day watching TV. What do you love the most about Indian serials? I love that anything can happen in Indian serials. Like someone dies and they come back again or the unnecessary melodrama and being tortured by your mother-in-law - Indian audience love such things. I love the fact that Indian audience adores such unbelievable things. What do you detest the most about Indian serials? I hate that there is no value attached to acting in the television industry. People never really talk about your acting like they do in Bollywood. They only care for who is more famous and who is getting more TRPs. They even give awards to people who are more famous than the ones who act well. Your take on Indian news channels… They have become less of news channels and more of 'gossip' channels. They give importance to news such as who's getting married, who broke-up with whom etc because of the tough competition and to get better TRPs. And if not celebrities, they will show God and religious stuff. They sensationalise almost any news story. On the other hand, they should show news that will benefit the country and create awareness. Your earliest memories of Indian television… I only remember Jungle Book series from my childhood. My elder brother and I desperately used to wait for Mowgli. I even have its title track as my ringtone. It's like a déjà-vu for me. Your dream role on television… It is yet to come, but I like challenging roles. Like my character in Behenein had all the shades. Positive, negative, comedy and drama; it had all. I love such characters. Also, characters like Jhansi Ki Rani are very difficult for a girl to essay, so I hope to do some very challenging roles like that. — HRM
Comic angle
After his stint in adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, Ajaz Khan will soon be seen sharing some laughs with Kapil Sharma on Comedy Nights with Kapil. He recently shot for the comedy show. The episode is expected to air soon.
Meeting a hero
TV actor Adhvik Mahajan is on cloud nine as he recently got to meet Gurdas Maan on the sets of his show Bani Ishq Da Kalma. Maan visited the sets of the show to promote his Punjabi film.
Adhvik says, "It's a proud moment for any Punjabi to meet Gurdas Maan. I am a Punjabi and when I met him for the first time, it was a great moment. Not many people know that I chose the surname of my character Soham Singh Maan after him. I will cherish this meeting
forever."
Grand entry
Actor Deepak Wadhwa, who was last seen in Kaali - Ek Punar Avatar, will soon enter Zee TV's popular show Qubool Hai. With the show going through a complete makeover, the new characters have been established for the leap. Now there will be a new family coming in, which will have a predominant track.
Deepak will essay the role of Dr. Raahat, a very silent and grim man. He will have a troubled past, which would curb him from socializing with anyone. However, he will be an out-and-out positive character. The family of Dr Raahat would be living in Zoya's (Surbhi Jyoti) house, and this will be how the connection will be made. Soon, Haya (Surbhi Chandna) will come to live at Dr Raahat's house and their lives will clash.
Full-on fun
There is no shortage of entertaining Hindi films to get you in the holiday spirit. Whether it is hasna-hasana, rona-dhona, romance, drama, feel-good comedies and everything in between…Bollywood movies have immense entertainment quotient.
To beat the heat in the cool surroundings of your home, starting May 5, 2014, every Monday to Friday, Zee Cinema brings its viewers a series of back-to back movies at 11 am and 2 pm in a fun-filled, month-long festival titled Full 2 Entertainment. With variety and masala, the Full 2 Entertainment festival will definitely take you on a fun summer ride. As part of the festival, Zee Cinema will be airing movies all through the month of May. These movies are the very embodiment of entertainment. The Full 2 Entertainmentfestival will air movies ranging from action-packed thrillers like Agneepath with Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra in their award winning performances; Players with Abhishek Bachchan and Neil Nitin Mukesh to suspense thriller Mohra and then Mr. India. From Sridevi's incomparable performance in Chaalbaaz, to her empowering yet heart-warming performance in English Vinglish; the real deal on entertainment is right here on Zee Cinema. When there's masti, there's magic and masala; can romance be far behind? With the Full 2 Entertainment festival, viewers will be transported back in time when Salman Khan was totally love-struck in Maine Pyaar Kiya. And, who can forget Hrithik Roshan and Kareena's on-screen magical romance in Main Prem Ki Diwani Hun.
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Astro turf
ARIES: You won't be able to count on anyone today. Listen to what others have to say. It's time to clear the air and rid yourself of all the burdens you've been carrying on your shoulders.
Tarot message: Do not divest assets or transact in uncertain matters. Lucky colour: Royal-blue.
Magic number: 51.
TAURUS: Love can take a turn if you aren't thoughtful, generous and loyal. Be attentive towards the ones you love and let bygones be bygones. Start off with a clean slate. You can have all the fun you want today. Tarot message: Don't reveal your plans to anyone.
Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 50. GEMINI: A chance to hook up with someone interesting will spark an idea for a new project. Make sure you have someone you can count on by your side. Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people for making their own conclusion.
Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 40. CANCER: Be careful not to do anything that can get you into trouble. Going away for visiting good friends will be a great way to bring in happiness. This is a good time to reflect on days gone by.
Tarot message: There is a price to pay for over-indulgence. Lucky colour: Yellow.
Magic number: 34. LEO: You will dazzle everyone if you put yourself in the mainstream today. This is the perfect time to entertain or to let others entertain you. A chance to do things a little differently will lead to many more changes. Tarot message: Results are guaranteed if you stick to arrangements. Lucky colour: Red.
Magic number: 40. VIRGO: You will be in an optimistic frame of mind and will want to spend time with family as well as close friends. Romantic relationships will bring fulfillment and moments of tenderness.
Tarot message: Handle your projects secretly and carefully. Lucky colour: Pink.
Magic number: 60. LIBRA: You will be enthusiastic about some developments in your personal life. Those in new romantic relationships will want to make a deeper commitment. Social events will keep you busy.
Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Blue.
Magic number: 66. SCORPIO: You will be in a very creative frame of mind and will come up with interesting ideas, which will be appreciated by seniors and colleagues. You will be inundated with social invitations.
Tarot message: Do not let trivial problems haunt you. Lucky colour: Black.
Magic number: 49. SAGITTARIUS: You will want your space, even as you mull over recent events. Don't make financial decisions impulsively. Make an effort to reach out to your partner. You will be in a relaxed state of mind. Tarot message: Be on guard against duplicity, fraud or trickery. Lucky colour: Green.
Magic number: 62. CAPRICORN: You will be very inspired to make some changes to your lifestyle. Your insights and inputs will be valuable to colleagues as well as loved ones. Don't make impulsive decisions.
Tarot message: Take limited risks while speculating. Lucky colour: Silver.
Magic number: 32. AQUARIUS: You will be very optimistic about certain developments on the career front. Chance encounters will help you clarify some of your reservations about new business ventures. Your love life will be good.
Tarot message: Set events into motion. Lucky colour: Metallic-grey. Magic number: 49. PISCES: You will have sudden insights into vexing issues and this will help put you in a cheerful state of mind. Your love life will be smooth sailing and your partner will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Tarot message: Emphasise on spiritual needs
Lucky colour: Deep-red. Magic number: 37.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is May 3...
Due to the Saturn's influence over your career, delays in projects are likely. Existing problems can get stronger. Some unfortunate incidents like accidents are also likely. Stress will hamper overall functioning of your body. You can also face a tough time at home and in your married life. You will become less social and more practical. Financially, the time is favourable. Leadership abilities will improve. The New Year 2015 will bring a change in your financial situation and you will be able to reach a decisive turning point in your career. Positive colours: Yellow, Cream, Purple, Red. Select days: Thursday, Tuesday. Favourable numbers: 3, 6, 9. Gems Recommended: Yellow Sapphire, Red Coral, Ruby. Charity on Birthday: Donate utensils to the needy or at any religious place today.
You share your birthday with Uma Bharti (May 3, 1959, MP), who is a firebrand political leader. In the Vajpayee administration, she held various state-level and cabinet-level portfolios, including Human Resource Development, Tourism, Youth Affairs & Sports, and finally Coal & Mines.
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When it comes to watering of the plants, we expect gardeners to be judicious. Normally, the gardeners learn about the plants watering needs by experience but then why are we there? Due to scarcity of water, one does not have sufficient water to irrigate all the trees, beds or pots.
