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Aye aye Captain
Good girls and good boys seldom make for a story, let alone history. Bad boys and bad girls call for some imagination and a suitable script. Do they become good eventually? An idea epitomised by countless Hindi classics. "That's something I can't reveal. For that you have to watch the movie," shares Nikhil Dwivedi of his upcoming film Tamanchey, while in Chandigarh on a promotional tour.
What he's more than willing to elaborate on is the superlative degrees of characters involved. "It's a love story of two bad people. They haven't been forced to crime but they voluntarily thrive on it. Their conscience is a little low and yet they fall in love," he paints a horrendous but true picture of his character. It's been a whirlwind day having wound up the day with promotions in colleges around the city. "It's always good to be among young people. They say things as it is and don't sugarcoat their statements." Story telling
Picture the girl. "She survives on crime. She's a typical what people would term 'behenji-turned-mod', she wears trashy clothes. She speaks broken English." As for the boy, "He is flamboyant, he thinks he is cool but he is not. He is impressed by the fact that she can speak even broken English." Getting to be endearing and bad at the same time was where the challenge lay. "When you are playing something that you are not, it is always challenging. It's a story of the couple's journey. It's a love story as well and it is tough to make the audience believe in the love of two bad people." Even when he wanted there were no reference points to go back to. "I don't think we have had a rustic Awadhi speaking character in films for a long time now." Kanpur to Mumbai
Personally, it's been an interesting journey for the actor whose love for films dates back to his childhood. "I was born in Kanpur and soon after we moved to Mumbai. My father is a banker and I had to complete my studies, an MBA but quit my corporate job for the love of acting." It was a risk that partly paid off for an outsider without a Godfather. The debut with My Name is Anthony Gonsalves, followed by Shor In The City, Hate Story and Raavan. Spotlight: Abu Salem
It's a season of biopic and the one where actors seize every opportunity of waxing eloquent the research that has gone behind playing that character. Coming up is a biopic on Abu Salem. "The film is titled Captain as he was called the captain. I play Abu Salem and the rest it is too early to speak as I would rather let the makers announce the project first." Almost done with the questions, he is also game for poker-faced leg pulling. The kinds, when done by a good actor, almost leads you to believe. "I also have Chameli Ki Shaadi coming up." Err…perhaps a sequel or remake. "I strongly believe that remakes should be made with a pure intention of spreading the story to a new generation." He adds, "You must see the film. You'll thank me later." It's just one among his several favourite films. "Earth, Satya, DDLJ, Sholay, Deewar, Anaari, Hrishikesh Mukherjee's films. There are so many."
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Musical bonding
While India's introduction to rabab finds its roots in the Sikh sacred music, when Guru Nanak gave a specially designed rabab to his Muslim companion, Bhai Mardana, the instrument has, for long, been associated with Sufism.
Hailing from Kabul, Afghanistan, Ustad Daud Khan Sadozai is an internationally acclaimed Sufi musician who studied rabab from Ustad Muhammad Umar (one of the most famous rabab-interprets of the classical and traditional folklore styles in his country). In Chandigarh, to perform at a private event, we engage in an interesting banter with Sadozai, who waxes eloquent about his connection with rabab, which spells vividly his idea of Sufism and Sufi music. "Around 40 years ago I left Kabul and went to Germany to study car engineering and it was only when I got back to my country and was acquainted to my culture that I explored the ideology of Sufism. In quest of exploring Sufism, I took to rabab," begins Sadozai, who seemed quite elated at the response he received from Chandigarh audience after his performance. In the city for the third time, Sadozai stationed himself on a garden chair, while taking a prompt notice of the fast approaching autumn and reasoning his rather euphoric frame of mind, which was quite evident in his smile. "It's always a pleasure to perform in India because it is a land of rich musical heritage and a lot of people listen to classical and traditional music. However, in Europe, after one is done with the performance, people just get up and go," he shares. As he compliments and admires the Indians for their rich taste in music, he makes a special mention to organisations like Spic Macay and other government organisations, which have actively promoting traditional dance and music. "I really like the fact that the Indian government and other organisations promoting traditional music, introduce students to their culture while organising free concerts for them," he says. "However, Afghanistan, which has been fighting a war since four years, everything seems to be coming to an end. There is no dearth of talented musicians, but there no time for the country to focus on culture," he adds. Sadozai, who also runs an Indian music academy in Germany, shares his regret over the changing trends in teaching music. He regards the ustad-shigird and guru-shishya tradition an epitome of perfection. "These days, students lack not just patience, but also the tehzeeb (manners). They question more and receive less. I am glad that India still continues to retain its guru-shishya parampara," he says. Ustad Sadozai performs frequently across Europe and at International Music Festivals. He has performed live on German TV and Radio programmes and has also been honoured twice in India in 1988 and 1995 with the Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Award. He will be performing at the Riff Music Festival at Jodhpur on October
10. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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On a joyride
You are likely to come across many people who have some
not-so-good and not-so-exciting things to say about television, but it is
unlikely that you hear someone talking nineteen to dozen about the goodness of
the telly box. So much so that he rates it as a medium that gives him a high.
TV actor Bhanu Uday, who is accompanied by his co-star Pariva Pranati from
Hamari Sister Didi on Pal, is one actor who is charged about working on TV. He
calls it a generous medium, a learning experience and a must do for every actor.
Bhanu Uday is the bundle of energy. An alumnus of the National School of
Drama, this actor knows what he is talking about. "I am charged up about
life in general, I try and live in the moment and go with the plan that god has
set for me," he says elaborating on his career graph in as easy words as
possible. "Within two days of moving from Jammu to Mumbai, I got my first
TV show. The writer of HSD saw me at Starbucks and he asked me to play Dr Karan
in the serial. With everything falling in place, everything going by the way I
would have wanted, I went ahead with the show. So, isn't this something god has
perfectly planned for me," he adds. The tag NSD raises the bar of any
actor. Bhanu on the contrary is totally candid when he says, "All learning
is about unlearning. An actor should never have a belief. You will find most
NSDians doing a particular kind of acting. My endeavour is to stop any kind of
monotony seep into my work. This is my second regular daily show and as of now,
everything is okay," adds the actor. If you thought it was all about the
high that TV gives Bhanu, think again. The actor is actually grateful for the TV
camera for giving him a lesson or two. "In a film, it is only 4-5 minutes
that I would come in front of the camera for the entire day, on TV, it is the
other way around. I spend the entire day in front of the camera, which is a
learning experience. I totally feel that it is important to be on TV." Bhanu
is balancing his films and TV pretty well, something that he would want to keep
doing as long as possible. But when it comes to TV there is no going away from
it. "I would love to keep doing something on TV, anchoring or shows,
something or the other," adds Bhanu, who will be seen in a Hollywood film
Blemished Light and Yaksh, a Hindi feature film, where he makes his feature film
acting debut. "I totally believe if I do my work with sincerity, with no
malice, there is no reason why life and work wouldn't be a joyride. Live life
and it will take care of you," he smiles. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Groovy kind of life
There is more than one thing that makes you stare at him for a long time. It, of course, starts with his name, Mr V Grooves which is taken from Vivek Uppal. Next up are the non-Punjabi, or let's just generously say his Italian looks, given he is from Phagwara, Punjab. And the third, which isn't the last thing, is his repertoire, a music producer, a video director, an actor and an ex-deejay.
"I am my own promoter as well," he quickly adds leaving us smiling ear to ear. Well, this Jack of all trades has virtually got the entire Punjabi industry grooving on his notes. V Grooves, a name that he and everyone around him is comfortably settled with, is a workaholic who sleeps for two hours a day, which again is a little more for him, he hasn't met his family for almost six months and he has no time for play… For someone who has his hands dipped in so many dishes, the mantra is more the merrier….
From the scratch
I started off as a deejay. I went on to win War Of DJs which drove me towards music production. I haven't taken any formal training in this, I would read up on the internet, and try out myself. And before I could know, I was making music better still I was neck deep into it. I was 19 when I did my first professional track Gussa nai karida with Kabir almost six years back. This set the ball rolling, and here I am today.
Juggling act
I used make music and while doing this, I realised I could visualise the act (the video) as well. This is how I got into making videos. Next came acting, something that I always wanted to do. In the videos I could act as well, so virtually it was like completing the circle. Now, I come in a package. All the same, I don't insist on casting me as an actor in the videos. If someone wants me to make music, I do that and if they want me to make the video and act in it, I do that as well. It depends what I am asked to do.
My kinda style
I like to experiment with music whether it is desi or up-beat. With desi, I don't only use the dhol, I also attach dub step and for up-beat I amalgamate the traditional and modern. Music has different faces, I like to make all come out and sparkle. I have made umpteen tracks and all are different. Each has something unique to it.
Step up and act
I really take my acting seriously. I always wanted to act. Now, I want to try my hands in Bollywood, and I know I have the looks for it. But before I jump into it completely, I want to prepare myself for it. I enjoy acting the most. Music production is, of course, my passion. I can go on with it for hours and ages. I worked as a music director Myself Ghaint, where i hasd travks with Mika Singh, Javed Ali and Kailash kher.
Next up
Since I juggle with so many things, next in the pipeline is my solo album which has an international feel to it. It has club numbers, English, Hindi and Punjabi tracks. This is going to be something totally new. Also, the video is something that hasn't been done before in Punjabi music industry.
Love-hate reactions
I get mixed reactions from the industry, some admire my work. Others don't appreciate that I can do so many tasks together. Every moment is precious and I love to make every moment grove to a beautiful
sound. jasmine@tribunemail.com
videos to watch out for
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Fresh angle
A known face on telly, Vinay Jain is making a comeback as Vikram Purohit in Zee's show Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya. Playing the groom's father, he creates troubles in the family giving the storyline an interesting twist.
Vinay, who has been selective with roles he picks, playing Vikram fit the bill, "In the last three or four days of shooting, I got to portray a range of emotions-happiness, raw anger, pain, comedy, dancing and a bit of flirting too. It feels great as does reconnecting with my old co-stars." It's theatre that has kept Vinay busy when he took a sabbatical from telly. His English play Dinner with Friends directed by Feroz Khan got rousing response with 420 shows in last two-and-half years. "Working with a director like Feroze has helped me upgrade my professional skill and now I have returned to telly a refreshed actor." Television sure has changed when Vinay first stepped in the field. "Raahein was my first show. It was a weekly show and we could work at an easy pace. Today, the pace is frantic but the technical brilliance has gone way ahead," admits Vinay. Also, the small versus big screen compartmentalisation is fusing. Big film stars are on TV and even telly actors have received a rousing welcome on the big screen. "The line is getting blurred which I feel is a healthy trend," says Vinay, who is also part of films Dekh Tamasha Dekh and The Rough Book. Operating in three mediums is what Vinay likes to challenge himself with, "I prefer performing in front of a live audience. On television camera projection is entirely different. I get a high switching modes. However, giving my best remains a top priority." Reel life apart, in real Vinay is a practitioner of Buddhism. Introduced to Nichiren Buddhism by his theatre co-star Tisca Chopra, Vinay makes time for this come what may. "This ideology is full on hope. Working on the premises of inner change to bring desires out in the outer world, karma is a very positive word here," Vinay shares. With Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya taking most of his time, he is committed to Dinner with Friends which is still going
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Luxury calling
The invite proudly reads and welcomes you for an interaction with Masaba Gupta, Archana Kochhar and Aprajita Toor. As the time nears, "They might come," suddenly gives way to, "They did not turn up." Wasn't it expected?
Nevertheless, Razzmatazz, a fashion and lifestyle exhibition opens doors to its first edition with 50 exhibitors. Some of which, we are made to make-do with the designers' representatives at their respective stalls. Starting from Masaba's signature prints, that are as signature as popular. "We have brought in House of Masaba and since we are still testing waters with Chandigarh tastes and preferences, we have brought in a mix of different seasons," shares the lady over the counter. Class apart
The exhibition, true to a lifestyle and wedding exhibition, packs in ethnic-wear, bridal-wear, designer footwear, cocktail dresses, diamond jewellery, fashion accessories, luxury wedding cards et al. Amidst the mannequins and hangers exhibiting clothes, there's wedding card label Aanandam, giving a low down on the latest in the invitation section. "Our design team made a card in 2011, which was 2.5 feet by 3 feet and weighed 12 kilos. We never took orders for that card because it was one-of-its-kind, but its manufacturing cost itself was Rs 60, 000," shares Nitesh Dhandharia, amidst wedding invites with three-dimensional structures. "The front of the card had seven layers of wood." He rolls out the one with a lake and boat and women inside, "Cards these days are according to the theme of the wedding. This one was a lake wedding." Right click
The eclectic mix of labels comprises exhibitors from Chandigarh, Delhi, Mumbai and Rajasthan. There's The Treasury of Trousseau by Supreet and Rupali, Pranay Baidya, Raajiya's Boutique, Khem by Khushboo and Prem, Ananta's, Adah, a city-based design label. And a complete stall dedicated to Pakistani lawn cotton suits by Gul Ahmed. "We tried bringing in a bit of everything, from food stalls to wedding invites to tarot card reader to designers," share Prabhdeep Kaur and Anu Thakur, the organisers. No wedding is complete without the right pictures. "Photo-booths are in vogue even for weddings. Moreover, nowadays we make candid videos at weddings. The wedding is filmed like a script," shares Deepika from Deep Clicks. (On at Hotel Mountview-10, till September 28, 2014)
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Flavours of the grill
After the four years of TDH Menu (table d'hôte i.e. set menu) at Terrace Grill, executive chef Bidesh brings to Chandigarh a whole new a la carte range of grilled delicacies from around the world at Hometel Hotel, Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh.
With this new grill menu, the hotel endeavors to treat foodies to authentic culinary delights from around the world at its open-air restaurant, Terrace Grill. On offer will be an array of both non-vegetarian and vegetarian soup, appetisers, main course and desserts. Amongst vegetarian specialties, Mushroom Soup in White Wine, Roasted Cascaras De Papa (stuffed potato boat loaded with jalapeno and herbs), Swarn Mushroom (stuffed char grilled mushroom coated with cardamom flavored cashew nut paste) and Quesadillas are worth trying. From the non-vegetarian fare, you can pick and choose from Crispy Fried Prawn with Hot Garlic Sauce, Grilled Basa with Chermoula Sauce Chicken Kulfi Kebab, Lamb Malai Seekh Kebab or Bombay Pomfret. To finish off your meal on a sweet note, try their Malai Cham
Cham.
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Grab a sandwich!
Kandla Nijhowne
Sandwich Islands is the name of a cluster of islands in the Pacific. John Montagu was the fourth Earl of Sandwich; hence the sandwich got his name! Plenty of additions followed over the years to make the sandwich the quick and easy food so familiar to all. Till date it remains a very convenient food, be it for a tiffin box, a picnic or a light supper while watching TV. "Grab a Sandwich" explains this so aptly. There can be countless options for a sandwich filling, depending on individual choices. With autumn setting in and winter hovering close, here is the recipe of a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Method
Note: Grilled cheese loves countless inputs! Add spring onion, corn, sauteed mushrooms, capsicum, cooked, shredded chicken, ham, salami, flaked tuna, green chillies or even pickled cucumber to the layer. If the sandwich plumps up and becomes too fiddly, skewer it with an olive-studded toothpick. (Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
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Lifetime Achievement Award for Asha Parekh
Legendary actress of yesteryear, Asha Parekh, who has been an icon of Indian films since the 50s and 60s, is being honoured this year with Jagran Film Festival's Fifth Lifetime Achievement Award.
Asha Parekh, commonly known as the Jubilee girl, has created an honourable space for herself through her extra- ordinary acting talent in the industry. The actress will be felicitated at the closing ceremony of 5th Jagran Film Festival, Mumbai which will be held on September 28. Asha Parekh made her debut in 1959 in Dil Deke Dekho, her fabulous performances in unusual films like Teesri Manzil (1966), Kati Patang (1970) and Caravan (1971) flagged her name as a star to reckon with and in 1992, and she was awarded the Padma Shree for Arts. In 1995 Asha Parekh retired from acting.
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No drinking and driving
Hrithik Roshan has agreed to join hands with the Delhi Police to spread the word of road safety. This is part of Delhi police's initiative on road safety, and Hrithik was more than happy to endorse the idea.
Educating people about the ills of driving under influence is their primary concern, but spreading awareness about other means of road safety is also part of their agenda. Hrithik and the team of his upcoming film, Bang Bang, received extensive support from the Delhi Police during the shooting.
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Full of life
Ajay Chaudhary, who is seen as Vishnu in Uttaran, talks about his interest in cricket, owning a team in BCL and much more.
You bought the team Ahmedabad Express with Mrunal, Nandish and Manik Soni; how is the experience? Great; I have always had dreams like buying an IPL team, own a casino, starting NGOs and being a star. So when I got chance to own a team, I took it. Did you ever play cricket in your childhood? Yes, I loved playing cricket like any boy. I'm really fond of it. Will you be playing at the tournament as well? No; we just own the team. But I would definitely take the advantage of playing cricket if given a chance or if some players are weak. After all, I love cricket. What are your interests other
than acting? I love travelling and interacting with different kinds of people all over the world. I'm an adventurous guy and just want to do everything from singing to bungee-jumping to sky- diving to flying a plane. In fact, I have even tried to fly a plane in the US! I am a workaholic, but I also enjoy my life as well. What do you like to watch on TV? I'm not a regular TV viewer, but if I get time I like watching Zindagi Gulzar Hai on Zee Zindagi. I even liked watching my earlier show Love Story. People still remember me from that show. Apart from Zee and Zindagi, I sometimes like to catch a glimpse of Sony and Colours TV.
— HRM
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Story of celebs
TLC is all-set to bring a brand new season of the popular series on celebrity style, Celebrity Style Story, which delves deep into the fashionable lives of popular celebrities titled. The series will take its viewers on a fashion voyage.
Watch the evolution of famous Hollywood celebrities who changed the world of fashion with their sartorial choices, both on the red carpet and off it. The show highlights the style statement of well-known celebrities and the influence of their personal life on their wardrobe choices. The series follows the crème de la crème of Hollywood celebrities such as the Kardashian Family, Johnny Depp, Justin Bieber, Meryl Streep, Oprah, Beyonce, Mila Kunis and many more. It showcases archived interview clips with celebrities, vibrant red carpet footage and photos, a panel of expert hairstylists, make-up artists, fashion stylists, designers and fashion journalists that weigh in on the celebrity's looks and transformation from each stage of their career. The series covers all their major fashion hits and misses through the decades.
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After an offbeat film like Fukrey, actress Richa Chadda will be seen in yet another unusual love story titled Tamanchey. She reveals the quirkiness of the character. Spontaneous storyline The film is about two petty outlaws running away from the police. It is a passionate love story. Nikhil Dwivedi and I play the two outlaws, Babu (me) and Munna (Nikhil Dwivedi) in a backdrop of gangsters, violence and crime. It's got a quirky and spontaneous storyline which shows the constant back and forth struggle between Babu and Munna as they fight the odds in order to come closer to each other despite the fact that the lead villain in the film is Babu's boyfriend. The lead pair is so spontaneous, that it makes it almost impossible to guess what their next crazy move is going to be. In short, it's a 'kaminoki love story'. In the news People and stars like Salman Khan are associating with Tamanchey and the music of the film is catching up. It is a hot proposition in the trade. The Bappi Lahiri remix song, Pyaar Me Dil Pe Maar De Goli, is a big hit and the music director Krsna has done a fantastic job. Real bonding Nikhil Dwivedi is a fantastic co-actor and full of beans on the sets which is infectious. There was never a dull moment with him around. He talks dime to the dozen and makes everyone comfortable on the sets. I vibed well with him and it was great fun to work with him. Glam quotient I am definitely paying more attention to my appearance than ever before. I cannot turn up at events in my usual shorts and sneakers. I have realised that showbiz is all about the show and business but I quite enjoy it. However, I don't stress and make it a tedious process for myself. Anurag the mentor Winning the Filmfare Critics award for Gangs of Wasseypur was the high point of my career. Anurag Kashyap has been like a mentor to me and I will always be grateful to what he has done for my career.
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All praise for Sophie
Spring in step: Sophie Choudry
Negative shades
Role call: Gurdeep Kohli Punj
With RK under Sandhya's (Deepika Singh) close watch, it is Maya who will be seen carrying out operations involving arms smuggling, money laundering etc. Gurdeep says, "I am really excited about playing Maya, a negative character."
Forty years and counting
Shabana Azmi, who forayed into acting with Shyam Benegal's directorial debut Ankur, has completed 40 years in the industry.
"My first film ANKUR was released 40 years ago on 24th sep 1974. Thanku Shyam Bengal for giving me such a wonderful break," she tweeted. The National Awarding actress is best remembered for performances in films like Arth, Swami, Mandi, Masoom, Shatranj Ke Khilari, Junoon, Fire, and Godmother, among
others. Boy with a million followers
Siddharth Malhotra has got one million plus followers on Twitter and that makes him the leader of the young pack of actors in social media space. He is extremely happy with all the response and queries he gets on Twitter and the love people shower upon him. Deepika in Homi’s next
The cast of the remake of The Fault in Our Stars has been finalised and they have not worked together before. The movie, directed by Homi Adajania, will star Deepika Padukone and Varun Dhawan for the first time. It will go on the floors next year. We wish them well. Challenge accepted
Ranveer Singh knows how to grab eyeballs and he loves doing crazy things. He accepted Hrithik Roshan's #BangBangDare challenge and he danced in Krrish's costume on a busy street in Mumbai. It was crazy and the video is going viral now.
Zee TV's Cinestars Ki Khoj will soon announce its winners, who will go on to make their debuts in a film supervised by Mahesh Bhatt. Having had their acting talent honed over the last two months, these budding actors are all set to take the entertainment industry by storm. Starry eyes
Sonal Vengurlekar, who is currently seen as Devyani in Shastri Sisters, has come a long way. Before acting, she used to bake pizza and burgers at fast-food joints. But one day, after meeting with a model at a promotional event, she decided to become an actor and joined the glamour industry. Sonal also lost 15 kilos for her
role.
The show goes on
TV actress Preetika Rao is relieved that her serial Beintehaa has not been terminated because of the eighth season of Bigg Boss. Earlier, there were reports that the show was being cancelled. However, the show has been booted from its primetime slot. It now airs at 11 pm slot.
The premiere of Soha Ali Khan's socially-relevant movie Chaarfutiya Chhokare was held at the Jagran Film Festival with Soha Ali Khan, Imran Abbas Naqvi and other in attendance.
Good show: Soha Ali Khan
Farhan plays the cop
Farhan Akhtar has directed the chor-police films Don and Don 2 and now he will play a cop in Bejoy Nambiar's next film which also stars Amitabh Bachchan. The film will roll in a couple of months. It is the first time that Akhtar is playing a cop.
It’s out in the open
The trailer of Bang! Bang! is finally out and it is making waves. Some scenes are different from Knight and Day while some of it is the same. The movie releases on October 2.
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: The card Nine of Wards can make this a day of enjoyment and opportunity. Personal plans are likely to receive a severe setback. Serious quarrels are likely at home.
Tarot message: Don't be bullied into accepting situations you dislike. Lucky colour: Royal-blue.
Magic number: 41.
TAURUS: You will have no problem getting along with members of the family. Routine attendance at groups or meetings will be re-scheduled. Do not
resist changes, as it all works out for the best. Tarot message: Take limited risks.
Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 62. GEMINI: Business matters will not turn out to be as straight-forward as they first appear. Discuss important moves that you wish to make with influential people. Tarot message: Balance and perspective will lead you out of a problematic situation.
Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 57. CANCER: "The King of Swords" suggests that make a real effort on the job because laziness, incompetence and inadequate performances will not be tolerated by bosses, clients or customers.
Tarot message: Plan your life better to avoid delays. Lucky colour: Black.
Magic number: 26. LEO: 'Ace of Cups' will set your mood for getting nagging chores out of the way. Thoroughly check the to-do list and clear as many items as possible. Handle cash carefully. Tarot message: Make a deciding choice and then live with the outcome of your decision.
Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 63. VIRGO: Love affairs will blossom, but do not go on face value. Dress in alluring fashion for maximum appeal, but steer away from rough venues and unpalatable types. Success comes only with hardwork. Tarot message: Focus on professional changes.
Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 27.
LIBRA: The support of an expert will help you master the subject you are committed to learning. Health-wise, cut down salt and increase liquid intake. You are not likely to be taken unawares by surprise happenings. Tarot message: Concentrate on what is truly important. Lucky colour: Green.
Magic number: 28. SCORPIO: Personal plans will have to be put aside again. Try your luck and reap the rewards. Learn to be optimistic. This evening is ideal for serious discussion. Tarot message: Do not refuse offers without seeking the advice of someone else.
Lucky colour: Grey. Magic number: 30. SAGITTARIUS: Travel arrangements can be difficult to make. It is a good day for dealing with accounts rather than trying to start anything important. Time spent alone will not be wasted.
Tarot message: Try not to get carried away by your initial success. Lucky colour: Ebony.
Magic number: 43 CAPRICORN: This is a good day for those planning to take an examination. Sign new documents after lunch. Health gives no tension at all.
Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people from making to their own conclusions.
Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 55. AQUARIUS: After a busy period of seasonal celebration, you will be glad to kick back and take it easy. Frank discussion can clear the air. Go along with the wishes of your spouse. Do not be too demanding.
Tarot message: Do not let opposition trouble you. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 57. PISCES: Superiors will be co-operative, offering you moral as well as financial backing. A romantic impulse can grab you and acts of kindness and loving appreciation can endear you to lovers, family and friends.
Tarot message: Take one step at a time. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 37.
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is September 28...
Your birth on the 28th day of this month adds a tone of independence and extra energy to your life path. The number 1 energy suggests more executive ability and leadership qualities. The number 28 gives greater will-power, self-confidence and very often a rather original approach. Your vitality is likely to be low, so you should consider giving up bad habits and try to adapt a disciplined lifestyle. Elderly and weak people should take care. Increase in workload and stress at the workplace is likely. Ambitious plans will help you start new activities in your life. Positive colours: Golden, Red. Select days: Tuesday, Friday. Favourable numbers: 3, 6, 9. Charity on birthday: Donate wheat at a community kitchen.
You share your birthday with Lata Mangeshkar (September 28, 1929, Indore), who started her career in 1942 and has sung in over twenty regional Indian languages. She has been bestowed with Bharat Ratna. A strong Saturn has helped her rule the hearts of the masses. She has a very long life according to
her horoscope.
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Have you ever wondered who thought about the ubiquitous sandwich? John Montagu, an English Earl, loved gambling at the card table for long hours. One day when he was hungry, yet hungering for more games too, he asked his butler to give him something that was easy to eat while playing. He wanted food that wouldn't mess his hands either. The butler handed him some cured meat between two slices of bread.
Actress, singer and former VJ Sophie Choudry, on popular demand, performed on a peppy number and was seen backstage for the Jhalak finale. In fact, we hear that Sophie was the only contestant from those eliminated who performed on the final day. Anil Kapoor who was seen as a guest judge was all praises for Sophie as he said, "Good luck to all the finalists and Sophie you were outstanding. I saw your Jumma Chumma performance and it was superb. I cannot understand how you are not a finalist."
Gurdeep Kohli Punj, still remembered for her role as Dr Juhi Singh in Star Plus' Sanjeevani, is back to fiction after a long hiatus. She will be seen playing a negative lead, Maya, in Diya Aur Baati Hum. Maya, a master of disguise, enters the show as RK's (Gaurav Sharma) accomplice, helping him to plan Operation Grehan.
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Gems recommended: Ruby, Yellow Sapphire.