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When silence speaks volumes
The world before words was a peculiar place. Sermons would not surrender to selective hearing and speeches did not turn the world deaf. So, when somebody wanted to pass on a message loud and clear, they rather did it on mute mode. In comes The Schmid family from Switzerland and pulls us back to a world before dialogues, through their mime show Enki, The Water Singer.
"What's great about a mime show is that mimicry is a universal language…In fact this was the first language we used. When gestures and expressions take a story forward, everybody can interpret the story using their own imagination. Visuals and body language are a great tool," shares one of the performers Marie Gomez, after just having stepped of the stage at the end of a 40-minute performance at Chitkara International School. "We came here through Helon O' Grady International and we have been touring India for almost four months now, visiting various places like Tamil Nadu, Bangalore, Nagpur, Indore, Mumbai to present our show here." She adds, "Mumbai has been our base all this while and we've been travelling
to different cities for performances."
The story so far…
Joining her is her husband Marcus Schmid, who conceptualised and presented the show. The story of Enki, The Water Singer revolved around Sumerian mythology in which Enki is the God of fresh water and prosperity. Without water, there is no life and no development. Through the eyes of Enki, this dreamlike tale invites the audience to come and be a part of the nightmare, of a world without water. Marcus Schmid takes on the characters of a water carrier in a parched land, of a farmer sowing seeds and praying for water, a fisherman looking for
fish in polluted waters, sea life dying from water contamination… Movements, special effects, music and expressions take care of any absence of dialogues or rather more than make-up for it. The journey with mimicry started as a student and hasn't ended since. "I was about 20 years old and studied speaking theatre as a part of the curriculum. My teacher spoke a lot about body language, expressions and gestures…All this has always fascinated me. I went to Paris to study mimicry, theatre, dance, acrobats and spent six years learning all that. I thought I would switch to speaking theatre but never did." Back in Switzerland, mime show is, "received with less patience than in other countries. We have a lot of theatre and emphasis on all things intellectual. That's why people do not have a child like quality, which is not the case with India."
manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Come undone…
Studying to be a pilot, Stan Darren Newton took a small detour and that changed his life all together. Interning at a hair salon for three weeks made him realise that he could dress up the way he wanted, listen to music all day and make women feel good!
Twenty-nine years on, this British hair stylist has earned a name for himself, and won numerous awards, including Creative Team of the Year at the British Hairdressing Awards. Tying his top hair in a knot, Stan sits comfortable at Tress Lounge-8 celebrating their 11th anniversary. This creative director, P&G Salon Professionals India, shares his take… I have worked around the globe for three decades. While I have loved working in Japan, I would call my hometown London to be the most experimental when it comes to hair style. Probably because of a multicultural society and open attitude. Being a hairstylist doesn't come easy. First thing you got to have is love to meet people. Practice, dedication are musts and a sense of humour comes handy. If you can suggest your client on what he or she has been thinking always but never tried, half your work is done. Interesting cut
I love Natalie Portman for her hair choices, in India it's Priyanka Chopra who has caught my eye. The way Priyanka wears her hair looks like she is a free girl. Actresses who enact several characters in different films wear their tresses differently and become trendsetters. My favourite on screen has been Rooney Mara who did an extreme role in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, all through the movie she carried a different look. I admire Emma Watson too, who from a young age wasn't allowed to change her hairstyle for her Harry Potter movies. And the first thing she did after the series got over was cut her hair real short. Now she is bob length but short hair cut really suited her. Well(a) done
I am now in India working with Wella. I was told that women are rather conservative here but I have felt the opposite. Women today are ready to experiment with their hair provided they have faith in their stylist. I love natural curls that women have here. It's sad they don't do much about it but wash and tie in a bun. There is so much more one can do with it. All you need to do with curly hair is to keep them well hydrated so that they look shiny and not frizzy. Wella has provided the latest for the hair care and style all these years, our Luks Oils works just perfect for such hair. Natural instinct
It's been lovely associating with Tress Lounge's 11th Anniversary celebrations. I have launched here my Undone Collection. For the current spring summer collection, loose, natural, free hair is in. The hair mustn't be completely set. It can be done in any length-short, middle or long. For colours it more of washed down
multi-tones. mona@tribunemail.com
At your service
In eleven years of launching his first salon, Munish Bajaj has earned name and 27 units in tricity, Punjab and Haryana. "Professionalism, quality and standardisation is what we have promised and delivered," says Munish, who aims to touch 50 with self-owned and franchise this year. Apart from Tress Lounge, he has spearheaded Hair Raisers, Seven Seas Spa, Aqua Pool and Wellness Lounge. On their anniversary they have launched 11 schemes, most enticing of them offering your age plus 11 per cent discount on range of hair and beauty services. |
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Pollywood via West
Manreet, who has acted in several Punjabi films, including Jatt Airways and the up and coming Yaaran Da Katchup, did not quite start her journey with Pollywood. Here's how the cookie crumbles… Your first break in the film industry… I did a cameo in the film West is West while I was associated with The Theatre Army. The producer of the film Leslee Udwin saw my work and took me on for the role of a Muslim woman, who keeps yapping most of the time. While most actors, who start with parallel cinema, look for a concrete script to mount their career on. What was your next step post West is West? For me, the next step was to do a film in Punjab. However, I landed myself an advertisement assignment in Mumbai for Wagon R and then I did a Marathi film too, which was titled Jai Maharashtra Dhaba, Bathinda and it was quite a hit. What prompted you to venture into Punjabi cinema? I am very proud of my Punjabi lineage and when I got the offer to play some roles in films like Jatt Airways, Jatt In Mood and Yaaran Da Katchup, I just signed them on and then there was no looking back. Though the film Yaaran Da Katchup got delayed because of the elections, it will be releasing on August 1 and it is a comedy film with a message. Do you have any Bollywood projects in the pipeline? I do actually! I am doing a movie titled Desi Magic that's produced by Amisha Patel and it will also feature Zayed Khan. Also, I am doing a cameo in another film that stars Imran Hashmi, which is tentatively titled No One's Land. Bollywood or Pollywood, what's your pick? Well, I started my career as a news anchor and born to parents, who are doctors. I have all the support to do what I truly believe in. So, be it Punjabi cinema or Bollywood, as an actor, I would go for what I believe in. In fact, I am presently shooting for a Punjabi film, titled O Rabba Baksh Bande Nu. Your dream role… I want to play a journalist in a film. I really love Rani's role in the film No One Killed Jessica. Your favourite co-star… On a professional note, I bond very well Varun Sharma who is acting in Yaaran Da Katchup and Zayed Khan is a brilliant co-star too. He is quite jovial and pepped up all the time and that's what I like the most about him. Must I also admit that I would love to do a film with Salman Khan! (Just in case you are thinking why she didn't mention Emran Hashmi, here's what she says)-I play the role of a spy in the film so the script demanded Imran to be at bay!
(laughs). amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Thoughts that count
In many ways, the work of an artist is easy, for he only has very little to risk at the cost of expressing his thoughts on canvas. However, in many ways, the work of an artist is critical, and often misunderstood.
While we try to look beyond the aesthetic parameter of Satvinder Kumar's paintings at the exhibition titled Ordinary Thoughts, at The Art Gallery, Alliance Francaise, we delve into the deeper meaning of existence, which often passes us by unnoticed as we spare very little time to truly think and look beyond. Satvinder makes a conscious effort to remain composed, showing only a few signs of nervousness as this is his first exhibition. A self-trained artist, Satvinder takes only very brief note of the aesthetic value of his paintings while he walks you through each one of them, elaborating heavily on the meaning and essence of the painting. If you are the sorts who likes the idea of conventional, this exhibition, unfortunately has very little to offer. However, if you like the unusual, this exhibition has more than just a heavy dose of colours to offer. Satvinder, 35, paints a series called Chanakyaniti. These paintings are based on the teachings of Chanakya. While the one with the portrait of Chanakya reveals the futility of looks and delves heavily on the importance of deeds and talents, the one titled The Serpent and The Rascal elaborates on Chanakya's wisdom that emphasises on trusting a snake to sting you with his venom over trusting a so-called friend who may to stab you in the back. Satvinder tenders a social dimension to his paintings, especially the ones on women. In one particular work, he laments their deplorable state in the modern times and in the other, he holds them on a higher pedestal as he titles them as shakti, which connotes heavily on the mythological relevance of Shiv Shakti. Satvinder uses acrylic on canvas in most of his paintings, while on others he uses water colour on paper. The paints are laden with the tribal and folk influence and coated with heavy shades of all possible colours, which are not used to define shares, light or depth. The paintings are contemporary, semi-abstract, abstract and figurative. Nevertheless, every painting opens new vistas to vivid thoughts, which as the name of the exhibition suggests, are ordinary, but with extraordinary dimension that extends beyond the parameters of the obvious and apparent. The paintings are not on sale. On till May 31
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Game for a burger?
As we slice through a succulent fish burger, it makes a fellow colleague inquisitive if it is the cottage cheese inside the bun that made slicing so easy. It even makes a vegetarian sit up and double check if her burger too has a fish patty inside. It's not difficult to differentiate fish from cheese but it's the soft texture that raises some doubts.
At the IPL Bonanza Food Festival in The Taj, it's a platter full of burgers. There is chicken, lamb, fish and at least three varieties in each, and even for vegetarians there is more than aloo and cheese. The festival has started in the wake of IPL, encouraging collective viewing of the country's favourite game. But then it is food also that the chefs at Taj want people to come for. "The regular buffet will be on, plus we will serve burgers, which suits the timings of the IPL matches, beginning in the afternoon," says Surinder Singh, GM, Taj Hotel. While in burgers you must try fish orlay and cottage cheese stack but give tikka masala a miss, the chicken patty is neither soft, nor tempting enough. It is so bland that even the generous layering of mint chutney and mayonnaise fail to add to taste. Then there is Moroccan lamb burger in which hummus plays the role of a spread rather than a dip, garnished with the usual lettuce, tomato and red onion. That's the only usual part of it. They definitely taste different from all the burgers you might have tried so far. Then, there is a combination of drinks as well, named after the IPL players. Max & Miller is a mix of JD, coke and ice and Kohli Punch is pineapple juice swirled with greanadine, dark rum, lemon, ice….too many additions for a player who likes to keep it simple and just keep the scoreboard ticking.
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Doc Talk Dr Alka Dogra
However, it is very important as an educated and aware person to understand what these procedures actually entail. We are discussing here some techniques with no side effects and easy on the pocket. Chemical peels
This is the most selling procedure for which the patients are queuing into dermatologists clinics. In simple words peel means bringing about controlled chemical destruction so that rejuvenation occurs by newly formed collagen tissue. Glycolic acid, mandolin acid, lactic acid, arginine poly hydroxyl acid peels are available. These peels are safe and causes little discomfort to the patient. If taken adequate precautions from the sun, then the incidence of post-inflammatory pigmentation is also minimum. So, in essence alpha hydroxyl peels, beta hydroxyl peels or a combination of two are done. The best example of alpha hydroxyl peel is glycolic acid and of beta hydroxyl is salicylic acid. Microderma abrasion
The other names for this are power peels or skin polishing. In this procedure with the help of aluminum chloride crystals microabrasions are produced and with the help of suction all superficial scales and dead cells are removed without causing any serious damage. This technique is useful for pigmentation, scars due to any cause and rejuvenation of skin. The crystals used should be of good quality and once used should be discarded. People usually get these peels for glow. Radio frequency
This is used for the removal of skin tags like moles and warts. This is a very effective machine and side effects are very few. it is also called as poor man's laser and cold cattery. The old tools like surjection or electric cattery are now out and its place has been taken by radiofrequency ablation. There is another type of such procedure now which is called non-ablative radiofrequency specifically for skin tightening. Fractional laser
It is the latest modern tool on the anvil. This is used for scars, rejuvenation of face and pigmentation. Millions of micro thermal units are produced which bring about the required change. The fractional units are basically either carbon dioxide based or erbium yag or erbium glass based. The results are dramatic but it is an expensive laser and as with other lasers the sun protection is most important post treatment. Nidyag or diode laser
These are used for the removal of hair and both are good lasers. Multiple sittings are required, spaced six weeks apart with appreciable hair reduction results. Lasers are used for only black hair. For white hair electrolysis or thermolysis or combination of two is useful. Dermoscopy
The new non-invasive technique that enables recognition of morphologic structures that are not visible to the naked eye and is helpful in differentiating between benign and malignant
lesions. (Dr Dogra is a senior dermatologist) — As told to Poonam Bindra
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Future Shock Is your child on Facebook? Nishtha Shukla Anand
Firstly, the website doesn't allow users below 13 to register. Secondly, it means companies that are marketing heavily via social media are possibly reaching out to the wrong target! The more worrisome aspect of this trend is that kids below 13 years are innocent and lack a sense of judgement. This makes them vulnerable to online predators and cyber bullying. You'll see many unknown Facebook profiles trying to connect where the personal information provided is close to nil and they use pictures of famous stars or models. This makes the profile attractive to accept but leaves the child susceptible to the wrong cyber company. The Assocham further threw some interesting statistics. The report suggests that 75 per cent parents are aware of their child signing up for the site. Of these, 82 per cent parents have helped to create the child's account. This is a bitter sweet situation. It's a way to help your child feel part of their peers and it gives them exposure to the internet. However, if you are a part of this social-media-friendly parents' brigade, here's a suggestion. Try engaging your child in interesting activities online. There are innumerable websites that offer e-learning content, interesting vocabulary, number, and science games online. These websites research well and offer well-researched age-appropriate content. You could download innumerable apps and games on that sleek smartphone instead of handing him over a Facebook account. Get creative, there are tons of things you can give your child online to make it a more engaging and enriching experience. If you want their social life to flourish, engage them in an outdoor game or invite their friends over and have a ball! (Anand is a Chandigarh-based technology expert)
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Master Chef Kandla Nijhowne
Ayurvedic belief is that all foods are either hot or cold in "taaseer". Almonds, magaz (seeds), khuskhus, saunf, elaaichi and rose water come under cooling ingredients, and Lakhnavis have this combo down to a fine art, added to which is a sharp kick of pepper powder. A glass brimming over with the chilled pale yellow magic is a sure shot heat buster. Hazratganj, Ameenabaad and Chowk are dotted with shops which sell embroidery, thandaai and tunde kabaab with equal aplomb! Thadaai, dear readers, is what we could do with right now, so here we go ! Cooling thandaai
Method
(Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
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Golden chance
A unique gold-based jewellery range with an Italian technology—Metal Orafa is now available in the region. Orafa means gold in Italian and Metal Orafa, a jewellery brand was launched at Santushti Jewels-19.
The upper layer of the ornaments in the range is made by 22 per cent gold of 22 karat purity while the inner part 78 per cent, contains alloy metal.
This makes the prices about four times cheaper than gold, but the perceived value of products is as good as pure gold jewellery. The exhibition is on till May 18 at Santushti.
— TNS
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Raring to go
After having a theatrical release in the US and Canada and winning awards at prestigious International film festivals, Nisha Pahuja's critically acclaimed non-fiction feature The World Before Her is releasing in India on June 6 through PVR Director's Rare.
The much-awaited film, which is presented by Anurag Kashyap will have a theatrical release across eight cities, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad. Set between the fascinating worlds of a Durga Vahini training camp and the beauty boot camp of the Miss India Pageant, the powerful 90-minute feature on women in contemporary India premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2012 where it won the Best Documentary Award. The film has screened at more than 125 International film festivals and has won 19 awards. It was recently one of 8 films selected as part of Film Forward, an initiative of the Sundance Institute and four Federal US agencies including the President's Committee on The Arts and Humanities. Shiladitya Bora, head of PVR Director's Rare says, "We are thrilled to be releasing Nisha's film. We've been talking about this alliance for a year now and we're so glad to finally be presenting The World Before Her. PVR Director's Rare is all about showcasing alternative voices and visions and this film is one we are extremely proud to be associated with. It's had a huge impact internationally and we're confident that Indian audiences will embrace this vibrant and critical story." Acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap, who supports offbeat projects says, "This movie when I saw it, it impacted me so much. We have started to make a woman believe that for her to be someone she needs to fit into this general idea of being beautiful or else using violence.
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Hero in action
Tiger Shroff has done the longest sequence of six minutes thirty seconds in Heropanti. This is longest one cut sequence that we will see on celluloid. The most interesting aspect of the sequence is that it has been shot in one sequence and without any cuts.
The chiseled body hero, Tiger Shroff will showcase his action talent by doing a sequence that has been choreographed keeping his training in mind. Even after the rigorous training that Tiger has undertaken in his growing up years, for this sequence he had to train especially for three months as he had to do the entire sequence in one go. Special cameras were installed at all vintage points to capture the action from all angles. A member from the unit revealed how the sequence was made more complex and challenging because they were sure that Tiger would be able to pull it off well. Heropanti releases on May 23. Parkour is a holistic training discipline using movement that is developed from military obstacle course training. Practitioners aim to get from A to B in the most efficient way possible. They do this using only their bodies and their surroundings to propel themselves; while they try to maintain as much momentum as is possible in a safe manner. Parkour can include obstacle courses, running, climbing, swinging, jumping and rolling. A tiger for a pet!
Meanwhile, the actor has adopted a tiger named Jaan who is 4 years old. Tiger Shroff says, "Similarity of the name not withstanding, I don't think there is any other animal as majestic as the tiger. Perhaps, it is the only being that combines beauty, fearlessness and power. They must be saved and
nurtured."
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Catching hold of Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh talks about beginning work on Dil Dhadakne Do and working with his idols
Cruise control Yes, I'm going on my first cruise. There were so many loose ends to tie up before I left. (Sighs) The fast life has become faster and it's not easy to cope. I'm going crazy! That's why I admire Shah Rukh Khan. He's on the go, 300 per cent, 24/7, 365 days a year and there are no signs of a burnout. He's a superman! On Bajirao Mastani Yes, I know it's a big risk. Bajirao Mastani is Mr Bhansali's big dream. It is the film he has wanted to make for years. In comparison, I feel Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela was just a warm-up. A film like this needs a certain commitment and I'm happy to oblige because I know it'll be one of the most special creative collaborations of my life. Dil Dhadakne Do I hope we grow into a real family. I have a healthy and a professional equation with every person on the ship and all the primary, secondary and tertiary characters. It's difficult to put together an ensemble cast. I'm very kicked up about Dil Dhadakne Do because Zoya (Akhtar) and Reema (Kagti) are two of the best writers in the country today. Their stories are original with fresh insights. Uncle Anil Kapoor (Cuts in) He is and I feel privileged to be working with two of my idols, Govinda and Anil Kapoor in back-to-back films. I was born in the 80s and grew up in the 90s. I come from a non-filmy background and these guys were the reason I became an actor. To be sharing screen space with them is such an honour. You know what was my biggest moment at a recent award function? The big moment When I entered the stadium on a bike, I was running a high fever and feeling really low, physically. Then I stepped on stage and turned to face the audience. And in the crowd of 60,000 I saw one face smiling at me and that was Govinda's. It infused me with a crazy spiritual energy and I danced only for him.
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Why Aishwarya missed Cannes…
Due to an air traffic controllers' strike in France, former beauty queen and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had missed out her Cannes appearance. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was scheduled to walk the Cannes red carpet on May 16 but she lost the chance due to an unavoidable situation.
On Wednesday, Ash left for Cannes with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan and mother Vrinda Rai but was stuck in London due to an airline strike. Aishwarya was to represent global cosmetics brand L'Oréal Paris at the annual gala. "Aishwarya was supposed to reach France and walk the red carpet, but due to a strike by Air France, she hasn't been able to fly out of London. There is no clarity as of now about when she will reach Cannes. She had to walk the red carpet on May 16 and 17, but it looks like she may have to do so on other days due to this delay," says the source. The L'Oreal Paris team is making arrangements for the diva to walk the red carpet on May 21. "Aishwarya's flight from London to Nice was delayed and hence she hasn't been able to reach Cannes as planned. With the latest development, the L'Oréal Paris team is making arrangements for Aishwarya to walk the red carpet on an alternate day," said a statement. "While the delay has been unfortunate, we are making sure that Aishwarya attends the event on an alternate date and we are sure she will dazzle as always," said Manashi Guha, general manager, L'Oréal Paris India. Aishwarya made her Cannes debut in 2002 along with Shah Rukh Khan for Devdas and ever since she has been a regular at the festival.
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Up for another road trip?
After exploring the length and breadth of India in the first two seasons, MTV is back with India's Most Social Road Trip, Nano Drive with MTV Season 3. The show is India's first social road trip, which dwells exclusively online and engages the audience through social platforms to decide the course of the entire trip from the contestants to the destinations to the tasks that they will perform. In this season of the show the audience will get to decide not only the four teams that will compete against each other, but also the unexplored destinations that they want the teams to visit. Once selected, the four teams will start their journey from specific points in the four zones, including Jaipur for North, Siliguri for East, Chennai for South and Goa for West. The teams will drive through their respective zones exploring unheard of locations for 21 days and will receive a shoestring budget to plan everything which pushes the teams to tap into their social media graphs for support. Ekalavya Bhattacharya, digital head, MTV India, said, “Nano Drive with MTV is the perfect example of a cross platform, multiple screen, and entertaining show." Through the course of their journey, teams will be required to overcome obstacles, perform tasks and earn social media points via social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Vine and Pinterest. Every activity on the road and on the web will add to the teams' points and at the end of the journey, the team with maximum points will be declared winners of Nano Drive with MTV season 3 and win a Nano for each of its members.
A success story
Playing the bubbly Aastha in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir is Shrenu Parikh, who is loving the way her career graph is progressing. She talks to us about the success of the show, and how anxious she was initially. What do you credit the success of the show to? It didn't get a good start but later picked up… It is a woman-oriented show with romance and drama, so I guess it appealed to the audience. How similar are you to your character, Aashta? While both of us are family-oriented, Aastha is outgoing while I am an introvert. I am more practical in life while Aastha isn't and goes over the top when it comes to romance and drama. Also, She is bubbly and chirpy, which I am not. Your chemistry with co-star Avinash Sachdev is being appreciated. What about height issues with him? Thankfully, the chemistry is good. As for the height issue, that is manageable. What would you say has been your biggest success to date? Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon- Ek Baar Phir has been the biggest success. I have had the opportunity to work with such good people and I am thankful for this opportunity. Especially my director Waseem Sabir, who helped me to become a better actor.
Some entertainment!
Guest appearance: A still from Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega To start with, Tiger will be seen matching steps with show host Krushna. He will later call the judges on stage and together with Krushna and Mona, perform the signature step from their song Whistle Baja. This is not all! Tiger and Kriti will also display their dandiya skills when they match steps with Jai Shakti Tipri group from Patiala. They will also dance with an elderly couple named Hansa and Bhaskar and converse with them in Gujarati. Get ready for Heropanti with Tiger Shroff on Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega on Monday, May 19 at 9 pm only on Sony entertainment television.
Double the drama
Participants of Jhalak Dikhla Ja will dance with the finalists, Gurmeet Choudhary, Rajneesh Duggal and Nikitin Dheer, of Khatron Ke Khiladi for the finale show. While most of the episodes of the show were shot in Cape Town, South Africa, the final episode of the show will be shot in Mumbai. Meanwhile, dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa will soon launch their brand new 13 contestants.
Ragini Khanna, will soon be seen in the show, Diya Aur Baati Hum, where she will do a cameo of an actress, who visits Pushkar. Excited about her visit, the Rathi family will go to meet her and Sandhya will catch Suraj in the act.
Role call: Ragini Khanna
Gulki saves the day
While shooting in Chandigarh recently, Gulki Joshi saw a fire in the vicinity and immediately alerted the unit members. They called the fire brigade and helped put the fire out.
The red carpet moment
Take a look at YRF's Titli team, comprising Kanu Behl and Shashank Arora, while
at the red carpet of Grace of Monaco recently. Titli is the only selection from
India this year. The only other Indian film that has featured in Un Certain
Regard was Udaan. The film is about Titli, the youngest member of a violent
car-jacking brotherhood, who plots a desperate bid to escape the family
business.
Taking to Twitter
Buzz had it that Abhishek Bachchan and his wife Aishwarya Rai are headed towards
a split. However, Abhishek Bachchan vehemently denied the news and tweeted:
'Ok…. So I believe I'm getting divorced. Thanks for letting me know! Will you
let me know when I'm getting re-married too? Thanks. #muppets.'
When ‘Jennifers’ came together!
Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence says she
asked singing sensation JLo to dance with her at a charity event. The
23-year-old actress was dancing with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon at a recent
charity party when they spotted the I Luh Ya Papi hit maker and decided to ask
her to join in. "We came up with this plan together. We're dancing, we see
JLo and we're like, 'We've got to ask her!' And I was like, we'll do a spin and
then we’ll go, 'Dance with us,'" she added. — PTI
Katrina Kaif is upset that a mobile application company (the rival of the
one she endorses) has a buffalo named Katrina and she wants the advertisement
to be pulled off air. Her fans are protesting online.
Fighting hard: Katrina Kaif
Salman’s all kicked up
Salman Khan is in full swing shooting for Kick at
Mehboob Studios in Bandra, suburban Mumbai. The movie is releasing on July 25. …but
for the holiday
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani will complete one year of
its release on May 31, 2015. Deepika Padukone would have loved to
celebrate the anniversary with the rest of the cast but she is going to
be abroad on a holiday with her family.
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: Minor pinpricks will provoke you. There will be some interference in your domestic life. Newly married women will find home atmosphere tense. Tarot message: Empty promises are certain, therefore try to put your terms and conditions in writing. Lucky colour: Pomegranate red
Magic number: 32
TAURUS: Your card Four of Wands promises an excellent day. Do not feel guilty about taking time out to look after your mental and physical well being. Preventing a health problem is better than treating them. Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle in your way to success.
Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 42 GEMINI: Charm, diplomacy, respect and co-operation are far better attributes to employ while dealing with people if you want positive results. Tendencies for manipulation or revenge should be controlled. Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests.
Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 65 CANCER: Your family is likely to organise a big get-together to renew the spirit of the clan. Turn your attention to a job that gives you an opportunity to make the best use of your intellect.
Tarot message: Don't be dismissive of advice from youthful origin. Lucky
colour: Royal blue. Magic number: 36 LEO: Now is the time to distinguish clearly between wants and needs. Your desires seem to have no end but your bank account will soon dry up before your wants.
Tarot message: Beware of depleting your energy or resources on others. Lucky
colour: Cream. Magic number: 33 VIRGO: A healthy competitive instinct can be harnessed for greater accomplishment. Stick to what you know and do your best and you won't go wrong.
Tarot message: Versatility and a quicksilver wit will bail you out of a tricky situation.
Lucky colour: Turquoise. Magic number: 64
LIBRA: Doing overtime or dealing with a crisis are likely reasons for being dragged back to the workplace. Make the best of it by doing what must be done quickly and effectively.
Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of a will power. Lucky
colour: Saffron. Magic number: 24 SCORPIO: You should give a serious thought to your business. Decisions that need to be made, especially involving your career, should not be put off. You have the clear headedness and courage to bite the bullet. Tarot message: Focus on the better to mitigate the bitter. Lucky colour: Silver
grey. Magic number: 54 SAGITTARIUS: A major domestic purchase can be made with confidence. Students will be successful in their written tests. Love life will suffer due to family problems. Be assured of an abundant supply of fine food and drink. Tarot message: Take limited risks with you capital. Lucky colour: Sea green
Magic number: 60 CAPRICORN: Put knowledge into practice or learn how to do something better. Working women should be careful while dealing with clients. Businessmen will find the day quite hectic. Tarot message: Plan your life to avoid the in-built delays that come your way.
Lucky colour: Peacock green. Magic number: 29 AQUARIUS: Your card is Fortune. So, this can be a good day on the financial front. Try your luck at a range of speculative possibilities. Women between the age group of 40-45 should care of their health.
Tarot message: Use careful judgment in handling property issues. Lucky
colour: White. Magic number: 61 PISCES: Schedule group meetings today. They will be both productive and enjoyable. Selling big goals may seem unrealistic but if you shoot for what you really want, it just might happen. Tarot message: Yet work could pose certain minor difficulties but don't worry.
Lucky colour: Rainbow pastels. Magic number: 55
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is May 18...
You will experience great sensitivity all the year. Your psychic abilities will be further enhanced and your imaginative powers will soar to an all-time high. This is a wonderful period for creative activities like dance, write, paint or design. The atmosphere at work will be cordial. Office politics will be manageable. The delays and hiccups at work will be easily resolved by having more buffer time between your tasks, so that you can make the necessary adjustments in your plans. You will gain some earnings from your investments. There will be some expenses but these are unlikely to get you into any financial trouble. So just be little extra careful. Positive colours: Golden, red, white, yellow and cream. Select days: Tuesday, Friday and Thursday. Favourable numbers: 3,6,9 Gems recommended: Red coral and yellow sapphire Charity on birthday: You may donate wheat, gur to needy or to any religious place/langar/community kitchen.
You share your birthday with Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda (May 18, 1933) was the 11th Prime Minister of India (1996-1997) and the 14th chief minister of Karnataka (1994-1996). He will remain influential in politics as per his strong stars.
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