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All that glitters...
It is not easy, drawing back a gathering of youngsters who have been left high on a session, which is not just rib-tickling, but thought-provoking at the same time.
After the very popular Bhagwant Mann gets off stage, a trail of cheering students get out of the room. "Yes, we need to get them back," designer Rina Dhaka gets her crowd back in no time and has them at their participative best, once she ambles through rows of chairs, giving her impromptu style award. "There is a girl here whose hair style I really admired," she interacts with students from LPU Jalandhar, while in Chandigarh, for a session at India Today, Mind Rocks Youth Summit. Amidst the boys, the one sporting a black turban and a pop art T-shirt scores over others. "You are wearing what we call graffiti art. I like your look," she says, and on a second note, adds, "Turbans are in and they are chic. Sometimes, I like to sport one myself." As someone from the first generation of fashion designers, who co-existed in times when satellite meant Doordarshan (she got the channel to cover her show live), we have a large ground to cover. From the times, "when I started out, there was no sense of seriousness to fashion. Today it is one of the fourth or fifth largest industries in the world." There is something else too that has changed; the redefined mindsets. "Yes, I received a lot of flak for dressing up this model in a sheer black dress with sequins. I thought it looked sexy and she floated on the ramp. I didn't it do it from the angle of cheap," she says. So, how does one strike a balance between aesthetic and provocative? "You have to draw a line. I am never going to wear something at a place where I'm going to be uncomfortable. Also, in India, you got to layer it, if you got to wear it." The thinning battle
'How to look thin' is as perpetual a question as 'how do the models remain so thin'. "Well, some of them are genetically blessed, some are young, some are tall and some just don't eat," she says and adds, "Black makes one look thin and so does purple. It is a misconception that very loose clothing will make one look thin."
Don't look lazy!
Chunni teamed up with nighty, howsoever comfortable it might be, "are just some of the things that should be banned, apart from soap operas and actors who wear 200 kilos of jewellery. Then, they also exhibit grannies who wear make-up."
For brides to be
"This is for the brides. Girls, do not waste your waist. Show your waist. You might not have it in the years to come and might regret it later. Do not care about the parents, in-laws or grandparents. This is your day, so flaunt your waist!"
One for Chandigarh
This one's dedicated to Chandigarh crowd and its college culture. "When I was a student here, I would be on a rickshaw and there would be a trail of bikers behind… I came to know years later that one of them marked me as his and the others would consider me their bhabi. Is it like that even now?
Love for bling
She proudly re-introduced the mirror work on fabrics, during the India Bridal Fashion Week 2013. I love what they call 'cham-cham'. Girls, bring the bling on, as a little bit of shimmer to garments can make one look dressy and stand out."
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The winner takes it all
She is a lady they proudly sent to the Parliament with a stupendous majority, initially even overlooking the concerns that celluloid-turned-politicos draw. Kirron Kher, the darling mother of B-town — she's played one to Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Diljit Dosanjh and John Abraham — makes her way onto the stage amidst applause and whistles. "There are no young girls here or what… you guys are wasting all the whistles on me," clad in a bright coral kurta and palazzos, she takes to the microphone, at the India Today Mind Rocks Youth Summit. "I had never even fought a monitor's election all my life. I thought I might make it to Rajya Sabha at the most, but nothing beyond. Suddenly, they call me up asking if they could consider me for Chandigarh. At the time, it would have been peevish of me to have backed out," says Kher. Well, she didn't, and there she was, proudly taking queries on shifting base after elections, Bollywood, balancing priorities and issues in between. "India's Got Talent is happening for sure, because for that they need 21 days of shooting time, which I can complete by taking three or four breaks of three days each. I recently rejected as many as three scripts because now I will only take up something extraordinary, for which I can avail leave," shares she.
'So, did she have an arranged marriage?' throws in an eager beaver. "I think arranged marriage between a Jatt Sikh and a Kashmiri Brahman is a little difficult," she hints at the unlikely possibility. With so much ground to cover in varied fields, questions come as random as abruptly. Isn't she glowing and hasn't she lost weight? "I have actually lost weight, which happened partly due to elections and also because I turned vegetarian." Among the several opinions exchanged over the course of the half-hour conversation, we hope the words that are driven back home are the ones that matter the most. "All of us have been through the stage of wanting to party, being on our own, having freedom and what not. Do everything you want, but with responsibility." Are the young listening? manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Filmy…up to the neck
While a fraction of Indian fashion designers prefer to maintain distance from Bollywood and express their aversion to 'Bollywoodisation' of fashion, there are several who happily bridge the gap between the two industries.
The list is lengthy. It features the big names of the fashion industry and among them Rocky S enjoys a top position. He doesn't shy away from saying that Bollywood drives fashion in India and certainly he has no qualms about it. So, before sharing tid-bits about his collection, he informs Diana Penty will be the show-stopper for his show. And so it happens, Diana walks the ramp twice in his show, which is jam-packed.
"I have worked as a stylist in 350 films, and so many other fashion designers are treading the same path. How can there not be a connection between the two glamour industries of India!" says Rocky as he readies to showcase his autumn-winter collection at the Lakme Fashion Week. The collection also announces the launch of his new label, Rocky Star in collaboration with Tresemme. Comprising gowns in dusty, white and black, most of these have scooped necks, embellished with sequins, trimmings and chains. The last one making for an unusual element used to add bling to clothes. "It is a red carpet collection, targeting my Bollywood clients and women who love to be complimented as looking sexy." Rocky now wants to take a break from styling actors in films and make films. He has started his own production company, E Sense Productions and the shooting of his first film has already started. "And it is not a film depicting the fashion world," he laughs while sharing that a lot of people expect him to do so. While it won't be a film taking cues from the fashion industry, it definitely will be fashionable.
Modern twist
Each creation that Anita Dongre sends on the ramp of LFW bears a stamp of architecture or traditional craft of Rajasthan. So, there is gotta patti, leheriya (the old tie and dye art of dyeing) and dori on silhouettes. Titled ‘India Modern’, the collection boasts of cropped tops and white shirts paired with embroidered lehengas in pink, orange, and blue, structured jackets teamed up with embroidered pants, jumpsuits and gowns. It has a few pieces for men as well, where a dhoti is paired with a kurta and a buttoned jacket.
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Model way
Sometimes, all you have to be (apart from being yourself) is just plain lucky and in the world of modelling as well as Bollywood, all that is required is to be at the right place at the right time! For those of you who made it to the Elante Mall, Chandigarh, on Friday, would know exactly what we are talking about, while those of you who missed the wagon, here's a little update. The Elite Model look in association with Max conducted its modelling contest in the city, where it invited free on-the-spot registrations at the Elite Model Look 2014. Being conducted across Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi and Chandigarh, the winner of the contest will be given the chance to represent India in China at the fashion events. "Also, they will be given a year-long contract with Max. The winners will also be given 3.5 lakhs Euros," says Jiten Mahendra, AVP Max marketing. With Marc Robinson, Nupur Tron and Simran Kaur Mundi on the jury panel, we got a little insight into the world of fashion and modelling, which has evolved since the 90s. "The modelling world has become too 'Bollywoodised' these days, but there is no denying the fact that being a model is very different from being an actor," says Marc Robinson. Simran Kaur, who seems to embrace the idea of 'I me and myself' with much audacity, shares that modelling was always been her first love but because it became monotonous, she shifted tracks (in her case, the ramps) to Bollywood. "I am really fond of myself and I think I am a natural actor," says Simran, who has acted in two Punjabi films, one Hindi film and one Tamil film. "I have acted in Best of Luck, Mundeya toh Bach kay Rahi and I will soon be seen in an up and coming Punjabi film, the shooting of which will begin in October and I can't talk much about it," says the former Miss India 2008. "Since all Miss India's get into acting after winning the title, I wanted to be a little different and stuck to modelling for over three years, but then it became quite monotonous," she adds. Marc, while listing out a series of changes in modelling industry, spoke volumes about the quintessential prerequisites of becoming a model, one of which was having a good height, but Nupur Tron, the licensee owner of Elite Modelling agency, interrupted him quite unfashionably. Well, we guess, one of the changes in the modelling scene is that the agencies have a say! amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Find your own way
Renee Singh
Triggers and responses
Each one of us is affected differently by life's events. Some forceful incidents can trigger a strong stress response in some people; others might take it as exciting, challenging and exhilarating. Why do different individuals respond differently to the same event is always a question but then we must realise that we are all unique as individuals so our responses to the same incident can never be similar. Our individuality manages our responses. Personality traits
Some of us are born more reactive to stress than others. We can observe temperamental differences even in little infants and these inherent traits continue through our lives. Past experiences
We all carry baggage from our past. This affects our day to day thought patterns and how we conceptualize what goes on today. These thought patterns determine for us whether we see something as positive or negative, exciting or stressful. Overall lifestyle
Most people whose lives are very busy have actually fewer reserves to help deal with stress. They are also more responsive to triggers in their lives. How we respond to stress can alter our lives. People have variations in their stress releasing ways, some go to the gym to release stress, some are doing power yoga, taking a walk while some would just hug their child. Many people take to alcohol or yell at others to release stress. Some people overlook their stress and think it's a minor inconvenience. Some people feel it is completely overwhelming. Dealing with stress in a healthy manner can create positive effects in life and decrease the effect of stress. We find that just as some people are more emotionally sensitive and react emotionally to stress, there are some people who are more physiologically sensitive and their bodies react as a stress response. Stress impacts their blood pressure; it induces headaches and causes many other physiological responses. We need to care for our body in terms of a healthy diet, quality sleep and regular exercise. How to cope
We all have our own unique ways of coping with stress, many people of course start using unhealthy ways like alcohol and emotional eating but on the other hand there are many others who resort to various healthy ways for stress reduction. Over a period of time they become an integral part of the psyche and reduce the unhealthy responses.
(Singh is a Chandigarh-based psychotherapist)
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Cold comfort
Kandla Nijhowne A cold soup strikes one as odd but it can be really refreshing, cooling us from within. Ensure that it is loaded with enough flavour for it to be a success. The raw tomatoes and cucumber have unsurpassed nourishment to offer to our system. The underlying heat and smokiness of the chillies add that extra zing to this delightful cold soup.
Roasted Chilly Gazpacho
Method
(Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
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Southern platter flatters
While there are those who try and try — until they grasp the false perception of success — to bring out the authentic South-Indian flavour of food, there is one Sundaram’s that makes the ordeal seem as effortless as possible.
From 35 to 26 to 22 (Aroma) to Mohali to 35 — Sundaram's has come full circle; in terms of Sectors, of course. Standing at the ground floor of Metro 35, Sundaram's sticks to its same-old promise of 'Asli South'. Despite being in ardour of South-Indian food, Rasam is one fiery starter we haven't been able to come to terms with. While for some the spices are a much-anticipated show of firecrackers, for others, it's the only take-away of the dish. Catering to the preferences of the latter, Sundaram's offers a Rasam that is loaded with flavour, yet minimal on spice. While they have innovations like Palak Dosa, Cheese Dosa and Dry Fruit Rava Dosa — and the North Indian Poori-Bhaaji jazz — we'd recommend sticking to the regular Butter Masala Dosa, Idli, Sambar and the likes, for the sheer logic of finding true joy in simplicity. somya@tribunemail.com
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Summertime storyteller
Having spent upwards of four decades on the campus, academician Manju Jaidka has decided to pen down her musings of campus life in the a work of fiction. Amaltas Avenue, published by Lifi Publications, is out, and the woman behind it opens up about her journey to the book.
Having been a student and teacher at Panjab University, Manju had a range of experiences — some pleasant, others difficult, some funny and some others, just shocking. She penned them as and when, and brought them together in a book in which the setting is real and events, fictionalised. "While students with whom we deal on a daily basis are on the centre stage, there are some events in the book that rocked the university through treated imaginatively," shares Manju. The title, too, wasn't as breezy as it seems. Earlier, she decided to call it Sultry Summer, which was then changed to Campus, and finally to Amaltas Avenue. "The book is set in three days of summer; all the events unfold in that duration. Sultry Summer was my first choice, but it had a different connotation. Then, I called it Campus, which is when someone pointed out that it might get dismissed as another 20-year-old's campus encounters. I wanted to focus on the one positive thing that defined summer on the campus. And thus, the beautiful amaltas came to mind." Her personal experiences also find expression in the book. For instance, her stint as a warden was what she found particularly challenging. "The book's first readers could identify with the draft, and that's what a writer aspires for. The book has stories, some intense, others moving and even plain funny. The idea is to share those stories, more than anything else," says Manju. Now that her third fiction is out, priced at ~240, Manju has moved on to other projects — manuscript of a non-fiction on how to bring up a disabled child is already with the publisher; she is also halfway through a play that she is penning. Recently retired, and on reemployment, Manju has continued with academic assignments along with literary pursuits, leading an active life, where change of work is relaxation. mona@tribunemail.com
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Smart move
Until the recent launch of iPhone 5 and ipad models, there were only two kinds of SIMs available in the market, a mini or micro SIM. Today there are three different sizes of SIMs depending upon the device used - mini-SIM, micro-SIM or nano-SIM. To ensure enhanced customer convenience, Airtel has introduced its latest offering in the market, the Smart SIM, which enables users to use their SIM card across multiple devices. The Airtel Smart SIM card is a nano SIM offered along with adapters for using the SIM card as a micro or mini SIM . — TNS
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STAR TRACK Actress Alia Bhatt says her hard work and destiny have made her successful in Bollywood. Alia, 21, made a successful acting debut with Karan Johar's Student of the Year. She won accolades for her performances in Highway, 2 States and Humpty Sharma Ki Dhulania. With all her films doing good at the box office, Alia is quite happy about it but is aware that it (success) should not go to head. "I don't know how to measure success. I have been fortunate that I got exciting films to do and work with talented directors who brought out the best in me. I am thankful to Karan (Karan Johar) for giving me a dream break in the industry," the actress said. "I think the success that I have is due to hard work and destiny. It is important to stay grounded and not take things for granted. With each film I want to entertain the audience," she said. But the actress says personally success has not changed much for her. "I have become busy. But there is no drastic change. I think after doing lot of films which are good you will have a strong fan base and it feels great," Alia said. Though she has achieved success with her every film, she worries about failure. "Failure worries me, nobody wants to fail. There is a fear that one day films will not come my way or if someone doesn't watch your film that is a worrying point. It is unpredictable in the industry. But I am happy that my films have done well," Alia said. Alia will next be seen opposite Shahid Kapoor in Shaandar and in a film with Ranbir Kapoor. She thinks besides being a good actor, an actress also needs to maintain her looks. "I do weight training and follow strict diet. It is very important to look a certain way. I don't think being extra skinny and thin is desirable, but you have to be fit. At the end of the day in this profession, people put money on you and you have to look desirable," Alia said. — PTI
Busy times
Shahid Kapoor is extremely busy with the promotions of Haider, and the film, apparently, means a lot to him. He has been involved in the post-production process as well. He wants to give the film undivided attention till it releases on October 2, and so he has pushed the shooting schedule of Shandaar by two weeks.
A happy ending
The release date of Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz starrer Happy Ending has been finalised. The rom-com, which was earlier scheduled to release in December, will now release on November, 28, 2014. It seems the makers decided to pre-pone the release of the film, as Fox Star Studios moved Anushka Sharma and Ranbir Kapoor's Bombay Velvet ahead. Happy Ending is directed by director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, who gave films like 99, Shor In The City and Go Goa Gone. The film has cameos of Preity Zinta and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Happy Ending is jointly produced by Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan's Illuminati Films and Eros International.
Is Aish losing her charm?
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's magic slowly seems to be fading. Rumour has it that Alia Bhatt has bagged a film with director Maniratnam; Aish was reportedly doing the film earlier. Also, Deepika Padukone has become the template heroine for Sanjay Leela Bhansali films. We wonder is she's afraid of taking risks after marriage!
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I have no competition in horror: Bipasha
Bengali bombshell Bipasha Basu talks about the failure of Humshakals, Harman Baweja, and her love for horror films. Learning from mistakes Humshakals was a disturbing part of my life. Normally, I make my own mistakes but in this case, I made the mistake of listening to my manager, who felt I wasn't picking any commercial films. I'd have been happy if my character had some stand-out quirks, but humiliatingly, I was shoved at the back, behind the other two heroines. I didn't say a word, even though it troubled me to be on the sets where there was no respect for anybody. Being professional I'd report on time, sit around all day doing nothing, then go home to my mother and cry — something that had never happened before. But I refused to promote the film, because I had no role to talk about. If I spoke, I'd only pull down the film and I didn't want to do that to the unit and the producers. It's unfair to be called unprofessional for being professional. Resorting to horror I've never planned anything, which is why I have survived for 13 years. I'd do one of these Rs 100-crore movies with an Aamir or a Shah Rukh Khan, but since they're not coming my way, I have moved on to the horror genre, where I have no competition. It's not easy doing an SFX film like Creature, imagining a creature of a certain height and width during the shoot. I'm proud that we've made India's first creature film at one percent the budget of a Jaws or a Jurrasic Park. I am open to all genres. Money matters I'm not here to do charity. I trusted people in the past and ended up in debts. Nobody helped me through difficult times. So now, I ask my staff to insist that I should be paid and in time. I did 13 films in the first three years, which left me ill and exhausted. Post Jism and Footpath, I decided to enjoy the money and fame now, not when I turn 80. Films are not the end of my life. I'm an entrepreneur, my accessory line has gone global; I'm also planning lots in health and fitness. For two years, I let opportunities go by, because I'd decided to settle down. Now, I'll not give up films till I'm bored. I don't have to play a teeny bopper, it's not important to be the hero's love interest. On Harman Baweja If you love someone, why do you need to exchange rings? It's not going to keep you together if you're not meant to be. All around me, I see marriages breaking up and it's scary. I still believe in the institution because of my parents, but unless I'm 100 per cent sure, I won't marry. He should take away my sadnesss, hold my hand all my life. I hold myself pretty high, but he's a better human being. He has a bigger heart. But, two people have different journeys and you need to respect that.
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No truth in dating rumours
Actress Nargis Fakhri has denied reports of dating her Main Tera Hero co-star Varun Dhawan, saying she is romantically linked with herself and not anyone else. "What? No way dude. Oh, really it's been written? I haven't read that. I don't have any idea about that. People just write stuff, right. That's hilarious," Nargis told said in an interview. Indirectly blaming the media, the 34-year-old model-turned-actress said such stuff is written out of blues, without any truth in it. "There was a rumour that I was dancing with another actor all night long in a party when I hadn't even seen that person. No offence, but people just write stuff," she said.
Asked what was her idea of a good date, she said Indian boys should not be fanciful but creative while dating girls. "Indian boys should learn to date properly. You needn't have to be fancy but creative. Ask the girl for a date. Do something nice. Don't expect anything — that is the main thing. Never expect anything. Have a nice time. Have conversation," she said. It goes same with her also, Nargis said, adding, she keeps that standard and does not go any lower than that. "I had one good date in New York. The person picked me up on my doorstep. Took me to hotels and nightclub and dropped me at my home. Can you imagine? That was the most memorable date I ever had and to me I keep that standard. you can't go any lower than that," she said. — PTI
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Haider team bowled over by Kashmir’s love
Vishal Bhardwaj has shot in parts of Kashmir where no Hindi film has been shot before. He talks abut the hospitality of Kashmiri people…
Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, called me home and said to me, "Kashmir is mostly misrepresented in films." I told him I was adapting Hamlet. He had read Hamlet during university and asked me to narrate the whole story to him. I narrated it and he got so interested that he not only gave me the permission to shoot, but allowed us to shoot wherever we wanted to in the state. We have shot in places where no film has ever been shot before. The people
The people there are so lovely. If we found that kind of crowd in Delhi, they would pass such lewd comments that you would feel embarrassed! There, if you asked the crowds to move a little, 1000-2000 people would move so easily! They have problems only if you don't let them see the shoot. Strangers would come and invite us for tea and we understood that they'd feel offended if we said 'no'. They make tea with salt and it is called Noon Chai. Once, we were shooting at the university there and had a confrontation with one of the students. Six days later, we were shooting in another college when post lunch my production team informed me that the University General Secretary had come to meet me. Suddenly, we all became serious. He walked in and I was shocked to see him - as in the morning shoot, he was playing the typist in our film. He had actually come to say sorry to me and said, "I became a typist only to spy on you." Shooting Bismil
There was a location where we were shooting the Bismil song where over 5,000 people from the entire village had come to see the shoot. In between the song, Shahid was sitting and suddenly we see this boy running towards him with security running behind him. He slid on the wooden stage and came and touched Shahid and started dancing. We were all scared, as we thought he had come to harm Shahid, but in reality, we discovered that he was just trying to win a bet to win Rs 1,000 from his friends. We requested the security to not hit him, and after the shoot, got him to apologise to Shahid. Kashmiris want Bollywood to shoot there and I could just say that they welcomed us with so much love!
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Giving a shut-up call
Sneha Wagh, who plays Ratan in Yash Patnaik's Veera, is single and is not ready to mingle, as career tops her priority list. As per the sources, people are spreading rumours about her possible link ups with her co-stars, Shivin Narang or Kapil Nirmal. A reliable source told us the boys she is being linked up with are in committed relationships. When we contacted Sneha, she says, "I am fed up of controversies surrounding me. I am single and not ready to mingle. Just because I am friendly with everyone doesn't mean I am romantically involved. I want to clarify once and for all that I am focused on my career. I have yet to find a man who will sweep me off my feet. Rumour mongers can go take a hike. I just ignore all this rubbish and if I catch hold of the person spreading it, he or she will run for his or her life."
Mom’s the word for Eva
Eva Grover, who has been missing from the small screen post Bade Acche Lagte Hai, is back. Ironically, she was considered for two roles in the past by producer Rajan Shahi -one being Seema Kapoor's role in Bidaai. At the last minute, however, she couldn't do it. This time, she fit the role once again and accepted it. Actor Vinay Jain would be seen playing her husband. As per the track, Miskhat Verma's (Raj) parents have not been shown yet, but it has been built that they work in Australia. The boy has expressed his desire to his parents that he has found a girl for himself. So, the mother is visiting. She confirms, "It's a different role, of a young, enterprising mother. My look would be Indo-Western designer aaris as well as blazers and trousers as a business woman. It's a good challenge to do a positive role." On being asked if she was averse to playing mother to a grown-up son, she says, "The character is stylish. I am playing a very modern mother. Actresses younger than me are also playing mothers; so, what is the big deal about it?"
Back again
Sandeep Baswana has done many shows, including his last outing in Zee TV's Hitler Didi. The actor will soon be back on Colors' latest show Udann as an IAS officer. His character will be a mentor to the lead girl Chakor (Spandan Chaturvedi).
Freeze frenzy and friends
Akshay Kumar, who is shooting in Cape Town for the upcoming dance-based reality show on Life OK, Dare 2 Dance, took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. This challenge has been trending on social networking sites. He did not only pour a bucket of ice water on himself, but also challenged his friends from the industry.
Managing home and work
Tulip Joshi, who has acted in many movies, including Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, will soon be seen on TV. She will play the role of a young flight officer, Ananya Rawat, in Star Plus' show, Airlines. While she will play the role of an ambitious girl in the show, Tulip claims to give her home all the time it needs. She dislikes comparison between home and work.
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Taking on new responsibility
Shashank Vyas has been a consistent performer, currently holding the show Balika Vadhu on his shoulders. We talk to him about the show and its dipping ratings, senior actors quitting the show and his priorities in life.
With senior actors quitting the show, how has it changed your experience? As I always say, it's my first show. When I started working with this show, I worked with many senior actors and have grown with them as an actor. I have learnt many new things from them. Now, as senior actors have quit the show, I feel more responsible towards the show. I do miss them thought; this is a learning experience for me. You have stayed with the show, since it was your debut, but do the current low ratings of the show dishearten you? I have never bothered about the business and TRP of my show. All I did was focus on my work, performance and talent. I concentrate on work and aim to grow as an actor. So, it doesn't affect me much. Like your co-star Sidharth Shukla and many others, who manage to shoot films and do a TV show, are you planning to go down the same route? I am not a person who will multi-task. Because, for me, even my personal priorities are important; I need time for myself. It's my policy to focus on one thing at a time and give it my best. What similarities do you share with your character, Jagdish? I am a very fun-loving person. People who are close to me always tell me that me and my character Jagdish are two opposite personalities. It is learnt that you have started going to the gym now. What is your fitness goal? I am here to act, and being an actor, I want to be fit and gain more strength, flexibility and stamina.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is August 25...
Humanity is your strongest point. You have an analytical mind, which helps you approach in a situation critically. You are gifted with the powers of discrimination. It is hard to deceive you, since you can see through such things. You also are unlikely to fall for show of power, money or status. There are things to deal with in the world and these issues also must be addressed in the ones you love. Avoid the destructive tendency to manipulate and control; to view them only as extensions of your own influence and identity. Children as well as romantic attachments are centres of intense concern. The positive approach is to form more powerful bonds. Travel will be beneficial but expensive. You are a cleanliness freak, which may seem irrational to others. Although you are intelligent, you can frequently feel confused about your daily chores. Keep yourself involved in activities that will help you keep your cool. There will be harmony among partners. You will enjoy good health. Part of working smart is choosing your battles and the stars say now's not the time, especially because part or all of the issues may resolve itself. And if they don't, you've got the right energy now to take the initiative and sort it out. Positive
colours: White, sky blue, dark magenta
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Astro Turf
ARIES: Self-employed people and business owners may feel like putting in a few hours to supervise property ventures. Conditions at home will be pleasant enough. Do not speculate. It's critical to arrange a balanced life-style. Tarot message: Act for yourself, and for no one else.
Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 28.
TAURUS: If there is work to be done and you feel like doing it, go right ahead. House work and chores can be handled efficiently. Consider helping a relative with their domestic needs. Tarot message: Focus on your goals and don't let temporary setbacks affect you. GEMINI: Do all in your power to get agreements settled with your co-workers. A close rapport may be developing between you and a colleague. Spending time together during off-hours will increase the alter action. Tarot message: Don't be dismissive of advice. CANCER: Dreaming big! Yes, this is the first to success. Many of you have been working constantly for an ambitious career path. Older people may drum up certain problems for you. Tarot message: You will be happier if you retain the fruit of your hard work. LEO: The crowning fulfillment of achieving your goals and gaining recognition may arrive soon. Stay focused on personal vision as you take the last steps to reach a journey's end. VIRGO: Like a game of snakes and ladders, you should step down and retrace your steps. Get on with any job that is at hand. A secret love affair will bring you added pleasure. Do not get involved in any land deal. Tarot message: It is no longer necessary to take risks. LIBRA: The Page of Swords reveals a good time to tie all loose ends together and take care of precious details with absolute perfection. Lunar position highlights your service matters. As the day progress, you will feel more comfortable at home. SCORPIO: Searching a soul-mate? You will be able to make the right connection effortlessly with added assistance. Someone you care about will see you in a totally in new light. Good business opportunity comes your way. SAGITTARIUS: The doorway to profound knowledge and insight may open through a wise acquaintance. Love blossoms in the workplace. Little would be achieved by show of force at this stage. Friends will be helpful. CAPRICORN: This can be a day that starts calmly and uneventfully, lulling you into a false sense of security. Trusting people who have just appeared on the scene is a foolish move. Go all out to improve your position at work. AQUARIUS: Minding your business is a good choice. Live and let live is a good motto currently. If a task seems overwhelming, break it down into smaller, simple steps. Concentrate all your energy towards concluding the task at hand. Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. PISCES: Life seems full of contention at the moment and it is hard to get along with others. The postponement of a certain deal could cause you anxiety. Housewives: a good day for buying a piece of
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