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Frozen in time
They look for magic and they find it, they point towards the stars and the stars fall in their lap, they capture the sunlight with their cupped hands, they run after butterflies and they come back with fairies…They have their own ways and own mind which they use to raise a hurricane of questions.
You love them even if they yell for no reason, you melt like an ice-cream if you see them crying, you laugh when they play funny pranks. Children…they can brighten up every moment, in life and on silver screen. Bollywood has churned out a talented pool of child actors who have touched our heart. They have now all gone their way, some we see still shine of big screen while others would have for sure created their own world. On Childrens Day people create a collage from the child artistes whose faces they still remember, whose smiles once lit up the screen….
We had joy, we had fun
Whether it was Amol Palekar, Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan, or even Mr Lakhan Anil
Kapoor, they've all had to deal with kids, we mean the reel ones! Master Raju if you remember the coy yet naughty little brat from Chitchor gave a real tough time to Amol
Palekar. Actor Arfi Lamba can clearly recall the kid. "Trust me, he could give grown-up actors a run for their money. He was so good, I mean. Master Raju did a fabulous job in Bawarchi as well, which is one of my favourite movies." Arfi remembers last seeing this grown-up kid in a tele serial, "I saw him in Ajay Devgn's film,
Diljale. Many child artistes like Urmila Matondkar, Jugal Hansraj, Aftab Shivdasani or Junior Mehmood have gone to become actors. But it is still their
'masoom' faces that one remembers. Diljot, a Punjabi film actress can't stop raving about Jugal
Hansraj. "I was floored by those eyes and innocence. He was excellent in
Masoom, and the best part is that he had a great part in the film. I think, we all know Jugal Hansraj as the Masoom child actor and not for the films he went on to do as a grown-up." And the other child artiste that Diljot feels always had a star in him is Kunal
Khemu. "Did you see Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke or for that matter Raja Hindustani. Wasn't he fabulous?" she almost jumps with joy.
Children of the screen
Though Bollywood hasn't done much justice when it comes to making children films, we only have numbers that can be counted on fingers. Anjali, Bumm Bumm Bole, Mr India, Chota Chetan, Makdee, Rockford, Blue Umbrella, Taare Zameen Par, Stanley Ka Dabba, My Friend Ganesha, Halo, Chillar Party, Sikander, Udan , Gippi and Hawaa Hawaai are some that Bollywood has given to the kids. On the contrary, it has produced a decent number of child artistes. Who can forget the plump kid Master Bittu, a prominent face in the movies in the 70s like Yaarana and Chupke Chupke. As director Atharv Baluja shares, "Child artistes, be it Master Bittu, Darsheel Safarey, Parzan Dastur (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) or even Shweta Prasad in Makdee, they all are such wonders. I feel we have very limited films made on children and for children. Look at Japanese or Iranian films, they have such great children cinema. You have to watch Children of Heaven and see with what sensitivity they make these films." Only recently, we had two or three films that can qualify as films for children, Taare Zameen Par, Stanley ka Dabba and Udan. Director Manoj Saxena, however, feels that instead of using children as turning points or fillers in a film. "We should have movies made for them'. Padmani Kolhapuri appeared in Satyam Shivan Sundaram as a child artiste, she went on to give some amazing performances. For that matter look at Kunal Khemu or Hansika Motwani (Koi Mil Gaya), had we used these child artistes and made films, we could have created wonders," he adds. The sad and the good part is that these kids have now grown and are finding their own world! jasmine@tribunemail.com
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A dose of giggles
This is not for the weak-hearted. Literally. Laughing too hard is not for everyone. Especially botox patients.
Okay. That crashed. But, now, the city has professional help at hand so you won't have to put up with our standards of humour. Chandigarh has finally come into its own and called upon professional stand-up comedians for an evening full of non-private, non-corporate, free-for-all giggles. Come a choicest Thursday and Satva, Sector 26, brings to you stand-up comic night. Performing tonight are three
crazy-funny 'conversationalists'. Here's the result of a tête-à-têt with them: Clean image At the age of 46, stand-up comedian and comic-strip maker Rajneesh Kapoor has his sociological perspective sorted. Though refreshing, it doesn't come as a surprise. He is, after all, in the business of bringing out the best in people—laughter. "Anyone can do sex comedy; it's the easiest. It's like we're Class-7 students; someone in the class uses an abusive word and leaves his classmates in splits. That's not humour," he says, and adds, "Once, I remember seeing a firang, an African-American stand-up, hurl abuses during the entire 30 minutes of his show. Though the audience was in splits—since the abuses sounded 'cute' with his accent—it's sad that that's the brand of comedy one had to resort to." Rajneesh's brand of comedy, on the other hand, focuses on the everyday situations. "I'm all for clean comedy. I like to connect with my audience. For instance, I lost my dad seven years ago, and I like to talk about him on stage. That's like an instant connection I establish with my audience; before that they are just strangers to me," says the Delhi-based comic, who also has two books—compilations of his comic strips—published, by the name of This is Our Life (2007 and 2008). The middle path That's enough for an introduction to the Delhi-based comedian, whose brand of comedy, though he doesn't want to curtail it with brackets, is observational-reactionary. "Being from a small town, Jaipur, myself, I find the urban youth and the corporate culture very 'fascinating'. You see, either you can be a plain-Jane comedian and get off stage or you can be an in-your-face, hate-inducing comedian. The middle path, however, lies in the craft of saying something offensive, but pyaar se." So, sexual comedy, then? "It's like an actress says ‘I'll do a kissing scene if the script demands it’. It's the same with me. Only, in my case, it's true." Point to be noted Thirty-year-old, Faridabad-based stand-up comedian, Nitin Gupta, is quite a surprise. "My brand of comedy varies vastly with my audience. When I perform at IITs and colleges, about 25 per cent of my content is ‘physical’; based on Physics, I mean. Not really. The first few years as a stand-up comic, I explored the subject of girls also quite a bit, for my jokes, of course. So basically, it's pointless content." Terming comedy as “an evolving form of entertainment”, Nitin likes to give the credit of comedy's evolution to the urban youth and their helpless addiction to the internet. "First, it was thanks to YouTube. Then, comedians like Russell Peters and Gabriel Iglesias took the stage in India. So, the exposure suddenly grew, after 2007. The evolution, however, has just effected English comedy though. Hindi comedy was always in the periphery, with kavi sammelans and the likes of Surendra Sharma." somya@tribunemail.com
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One for the child
If it weren't for the carnivals, the child inside perhaps would stay right there! Hidden and unexplored. But not when there are ample cartoon and animation characters around. Think the classic Mickey Mouse, the adorable Doraemon and the like. Kids Carnival 2014, all set to be organised at Velvet Clarks Exotica, Zirakpur, on Children's Day will throw in all it takes to make things fun.
"It is an off day for children and often parents are at their wits end on where to take the child and how to spend the day. So this activity has been conceived of as an outing for both parents and the child," shares Disha Luthra, Gladrags Mrs India 2012 Punjab and one of the organisers of the carnival. "Moreover, kids these days are so enthusiastic and restless that they do need to be kept busy," shares this mother to a three-and-a-half-year-old girl. Apart from the chirpy-colourful environment, there will be a special painting competition for kids. There will also be a talent and fashion show by kids. Personally speaking, there has been no slowing down after the marriage or even the child! "Not at all; I was modelling and doing print-shoots before my marriage and I am doing so even after the child. Marriage might affect your career prospects, but it has not done so in my case." As for the carnival, she adds, "During our times, there would be no activities. Children's Day was marked by one and only school's annual function. Now it is not so." Nevertheless, her childhood stays marked with things characteristic of the carefree age. "I was extremely naughty; almost uncontrollable."
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Tummy tuck, the right way
Renupreet Kaur Eating the right food helps you lose weight, as well as belly fat. If you are looking to trim down your belly fat then you have to cut down the intake of junk and processed foods. Intake of such food leads to deposition of fat around your waist, even if you eat under your daily recommended calorie intake - simply because those foods are bad for you. You can lose belly fat by eating the right type of food - a wide range of fruits, veggies, complex carbohydrates, whole grains and lean proteins. These foods are rich in nutrients, which will make you healthier and also help you to lose belly fat. Try to include some of the following foods in your daily diet and see the difference: Beans and legumes
Beans are low-cal and rich in protein and fiber, which helps you tone up and lose weight. They will help to firm up your body. Make a bean-heavy dish, such as burritos, instead of meat, once a week. Choose plain black variety and make nutritious burritos or bhels with added green veggies. As an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, protein and fiber. Legumes have a highly satiating value and help combat belly fat. Green tea
Green tea is rich in polyphenols and helps to reduce triglycerides, which are responsible for fat deposition at tummy area. Polyphenols in green tea help in fat oxidation and helps to burn the belly fat. Being a good antioxidant, it boosts up metabolism as well. Cranberry juice
Having high levels of anti oxidizing vitamin C, cranberry juice has diuretic properties. It helps to remove toxins out of the body and fuels fat burning. A sugar free glass of cranberry juice can be enjoyed as evening refreshment. Peppermint perks
Peppermint is known for its flavour and taste. It's good for digestion and peppermint if taken as tea, helps to control hunger. It slims down your waistline as it promotes healthy bowel movements and eases digestion. The easiest way to do this is to drink it in tea form. Artichokes appetisers
Artichokes are high in fibre. High-levels of fibre in artichokes will help curb your hunger and keep you satisfied for a longer time after eating. Artichoke may help decrease lipid peroxidation in your body as it has antioxidant property. Artichoke may help decrease glucose level, which can cause oxidant stress. Artichokes can be steamed, grilled, boiled, baked and stuffed. Cooked, they are delicious when served hot or cold. They can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, a featured ingredient in soup, or even as a main course. Tangy tomatoes
Sunflower seeds contain a bountiful amount of dietary fibre and proteins. They contain complex carbs and keep the cravings at bay thus help to curb the hunger and trim down your tummy fat. Swap out your usual mid-morning snack for a handful and satisfy your hunger prangs. Lemongrass leaves
A good antioxidant, rich in vitamin A and C with diuretic properties, it is known for cutting down fat and flushing out toxins out of the body. It can be enjoyed as herbal tea. Lemongrass soup can be an another option with a well- planned diet. Fresh or dried leaves can be used for an evening tea or late evening soup. These are all great options, but don't forget that for your belly fat, your lifestyle changes and right eating habits matter a lot. (Kaur is diet therapist and
obesity expert)
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Develop a healthy self image
Simmi Waraich I am too old to get married, but I want to have a companion. I am 40 years old and fear getting married. I am working and earn well, but I fear that my marriage may not work. My fiancé had passed away, and after that somehow, I did not find anyone. Neelam, 40, Mohali I just have one thing to say — in today's world, everything is alright. Many people have felt odd not being married at 40, but these days, a lot of couples get divorced at 40 years and are looking to get married a second time. So, if you want to get married, it's okay. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise; it's your life. Meet people your age, ask them out to lunch or coffee, talk, tell them you would like to know each other better, discuss finances, future plans, how you like to holiday etc. But remember, everyone has different opinions. So, if one person is conservative and the other more liberal, it's fine; accept your differences. Opt for counseling, discuss fears regarding communication, sexual anxiety etc. All the best to you! I'm always trying hard to please others just to get their approval. I feel other people are better than me and I feel like I'm not good enough. I suffer from low self-worth and am habitually putting myself down. I underestimate myself and have a negative self image. Seema, 28, Ambala Many people may have a low self-image and self-esteem. For instance, we know Kareena Kapoor is good looking and that Abdul Kalaam is very intelligent, but we don't compare ourselves to them. So, first, ask yourself: who do you compare yourself to? Why? You think you are not as intelligent or good looking as them? Maybe not. But, what are you good at? Are you a kind person? So, the next time you compare yourself to someone, tell yourself you are a good person, though you may not be perfect. Second, tell yourself that no one has a perfect life and many people may be worse off than you. Identify who you can help in your neighbourhood and try to do one good deed daily - it could be as simple as sitting with your grandparents for 15 minutes. Third, look at yourself in the mirror and accept yourself as you are; tell yourself that you accept yourself wholly. If you've had a tough childhood, thank yourself for small things now, like having a loving parent or sister. Fourth, think of when you felt low, what did you say to yourself? For instance, "I am fat and unlovable. My boyfriend will leave me." Change it to something more rational: "I am a kind person; if he was overweight, I wouldn't leave him; nor should he. If he does, he probably would leave me anyway." Five, learn to say 'no' to people sometimes. Set goals for yourself. And when you see yourself start to nag yourself, change it, tell yourself, "I appreciate myself. I have done a lot of things before; I can get through this too." (Waraich is a city-based consultant psychiatrist)
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Steamed delight
Ranjan Dibya This Oriental steamed dumpling has rice rolled over the chicken mince; steamed chicken will look, smell and taste delectable with the right seasonings. Steaming allows you to cook chicken without using oil, which eliminates the need to add excess calories and fat. Steamed chicken also cooks quickly. Here's the recipe for Porcupine Chicken.
Porcupine Chicken
Ingredients
Method Wash and soak the rice for two hours. Drain the water and keep aside. Place the chicken mince in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients well and divide it into equal-sized balls. Roll these balls in the soaked uncooked rice and carefully place these small porcupines on a Bamboo Basket. Get the steamer ready and steam these on high heat for 15 minutes. Remove and serve these cute chicken porcupines with Sweet Chili sauce on the side. (Dibya is a Ludhiana-based executive chef) — As told to Poonam Bindra
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Woo-hoo!
"Our expansion plans were originally slated for the end of the year, but owing to overwhelming enthusiasm from users in other cities, who reached out to us via social media and otherwise, we're happy to roll out sooner in cities like Chandigarh, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and others," says Sumesh Menon, CEO and Co-founder of U2opia Mobile. Woo is about real relationships - relationships with people you can genuinely connect with, people with whom you have friends in common and relationships that actually have a chance of translating into reality . It provides the perfect alternative to casual dating apps and the old-fashioned matrimonial websites that are currently available. It is intended for the mature, sophisticated individuals who are seeking substantial interactions, based on real criteria like similar lifestyles and interests, rather than arbitrary ones like complexion, weight, caste, which are used traditionally. 'Chandigarh is one of India's most vibrant and youthful cities and we're really excited to launch Woo here. Woo is meant for young people between 25-35 years, who are seeking to form meaningful relationships and we're certain it'll get an enthusiastic response," says Menon. — TNS
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Dreamy date
With a voice that has inspired a generation of musicians, by virtue of Cohen-like haunting quality of sound, Damien Rice, is out with his brand new album titled, My Favourite Faded Fantasy. For all those who are fond of Damien Rice, it is difficult to choose between his voice, his song writing or his music. Well with one of the song, The Greatest Bastard, Damien establishes his mastery over poetry, music and vocals, yet again. Here's what the Chandigarh folks have to say about him. Amazing creation
For those who know music, know Damien Rice like the back of their hands and I am so glad that he is back with a brand new album. The song, The Greatest Bastard, is just amazing and its live version on BBC is extremely beautiful! It gives me Goosebumps. Jagriti Lamba, student, DAV College-10 Deep feeling
I am extremely fond of Damien Rice and the song is so much a reflection of what he has been through with Lisa Hannigan. I like the fact that he sings what he feels and feels what he sings; it's a rarity these days. Deepika Rathore, private
company employee Novel touch
The Greatest Bastard is unlike any song Rice has offered before. Featuring a bass guitar and an upright bass, as well as more tried and true strings electric keyboard, and those signature acoustic strums, the song starts as a dreary, slow tale. It is wonderful to listen to it. Aman Suraj, musician (As told to Amarjot Kaur)
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Shabana plays Maharani Jinda
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi, who acted in Hollywood movies like Madame Sousatzka and The City Of Joy, is now working on the most controversial international project of her career. She is currently shooting for The Black Prince, the biopic on the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh, who was wrenched away from his mother at age of 15 during the British Raj and forcibly brought to Britain where he was converted to Christianity. For many decades Sikh historians have regarded Duleep Singh's story to be emblematic of colonial intolerance. Speaking about her role, Shabana says, "Maharani Jinda is the driving-force behind Duleep to return to Punjab and take back his land. He was taken away to England by Queen Victoria and turned into a Christian. There is no phone connectivity where we shoot. We have to travel 20 miles for network. I am thoroughly enjoying my time off. I am doing my own cooking and learning on the job, mixing and matching different dishes to suit my own palate. It's great fun. But I'm missing my mother." Duleep Singh's role is essayed by Satinder Sartaj, a popular Punjabi Sufi singer and lyricist. The film is now being helmed by US-based Indian actor-director Kavi Raz in Northamptonshire in England. The film will also feature British actors like David Essex, Jason Fleming, and Amanda Peat.
Huma is the new Queen
Kangana Ranuat's performance in Queen has been loved by everyone. It is one of the best films of this year. Directed by Vikas Bahl, the film garnered a lot of appreciation. Recently there was a buzz of Huma Qureshi being approached for the Telugu remake of Queen. Vikas Bahl seems to be happy with the choice. He was overheard discussing how Huma will be apt for the role. Huma is a powerful actor and she can beautifully essay the role. She would bring in Rani's simplicity and humour. Vikas has seen Huma's work and has loved her performances in them. Huma beautifully gets into the skin of her character. Her performances have always been noticed and appreciated. Now, all we can do is wait to see Huma's London Thumakda.
Ex-flame rekindled?
Bipasha Basu has been cast opposite her alleged former flame Rana Daggubatti in Vikram Phadnis' directorial debut Nia. That is an interesting development since she has split up (at least temporarily) with Harman Baweja. So, will she rekindle her romance with Rana over the course of making this film in Australia?
Happy all the way
Rang Rasiya and The Shaukeens have had a lacklustre weekend at the box office. Interstellar, the Hollywood film, has taken the box office by storm. Meanwhile, Happy New Year has collected around Rs 200 crore so far.
On a song
Aamir Khan's next with Raj Kumar Hirani, PK, launched its first song titled Tharki Chokro in Delhi. The event was attended by Raj Kumar Hirani, Aamir Khan, lyricist Swanand Kirkire, music composers Ajay-Atul as well as the singer and popular Indian Idol 5 contestant, Swaroop Khan. The makers decided to launch this special song in Delhi as they have extensively shot in north India especially Delhi. The song featuring Sanjay Dutt and Aamir Khan received immense appreciation from everyone present there. It has a very Rajasthani feel to it which was very pleasing. Swaroop Khan, on a special request also sang a few lines of the song live. The film is slated to release on December 19.
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Talking sense
Bipasha Basu has weathered many a storm in her personal life. She doles out advice on dealing with difficult situations and loving yourself, no matter what. Love yourself
Always make yourself a priority, especially when you are going through a difficult phase. Only then can you love yourself and the other person equally. If you let the other person take precedence over you then you won't ever be happy in your own life. Often girls make this mistake and that's a big problem. Secondly, you should be confident. That's why I say always love yourself and do what you love; what drives you. Keep yourself occupied and do what makes you feel good. A different person
I'm a friendly girl. People can read me wrong. I'm different from my image. I have grown up physically but still feel like a child. We are three sisters and when we go out together, my younger sister protects me like an elder sister. I don't want the child in me to die. I like myself like that. I am also outspoken and people misunderstand what I say. Life's lessons
I feel I have a lot to learn from life. But let me tell you I don't make too many mistakes. If you leave aside the little glitches, I'm a cautious person. I think a lot before taking any decision. I always protect myself. I don't let people affect me because I know that people who don't know me have no right to judge me. Only those who are close to me have the power to make me emotional. I concentrate only on my life. I don't bother prying into others' lives.
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Kangana in a double role
Actress Kangana Ranaut will be playing a double role in the sequel of Tanu Weds Manu. The first look of Kangana as Tanu and her twin sister is out.
The sequel will tell the story of Tanu, who is now struggling with her four-year-old marriage, and another a Haryanvi athlete. By the looks of it the two sisters as different as chalk and cheese. While one is bindaas, the other is a tomboy and loves sports. Tanu Weds Manu directed by Anand L Rai and co-starring R Madhavan was a surprise hit of 2011 and catapulted Kangana back into limelight. It will be interesting to see their chemistry . And for die-hard Kangana fans, it is double treat for the price of one.
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Ajay’s fitness mantra
Ajay Devgn had a smashing physique in Singham 2 and we will see more of that along with some dance moves in Action/Jackson. He talks about fitness fundas and the evolution of the concept of fitness in his life. Everybody is fit today
It's imperative that an actor should be fit. We have to control our diet. Nowadays every actor manages this. Everyone's watching what they eat, everyone has a good body and everyone's working hard. That's part of our job. We have to do it without excuses. Everyone's fit nowadays. Even paanwalas and bidiwalas in Lokhandwala are hitting the gyms. With me fitness becomes an added challenge because I drink too much alcohol. That's the biggest hindrance if you aim to have six pack abs and toned muscles. But I'm not one to compromise on my lifestyle. That's why I have to work a little harder than others. Fitness challenge
Fitness is important. When you watch yourself on screen, you want to see yourself at your physical best. I hadn't worked out for one-and-a-half year. It was during that phase that I felt my face had bloated up and I had put on weight. I knew in an instant that I had to lose it all. There are many occasions when you just don't feel like exercising. Worst part is, you end up eating more during these times and then suddenly you realise you're out of shape. The key is to get back to the regime in an instant. Flipside of action
During the course of my career, I've broken ankles, knees, damaged hipbones, ruptured arteries and veins, even a part of my arm was partially paralysed once. To date, I get bouts of neck pain from spondylitis…It's a price I've had to pay for all the crazy stunts I've done in my films. It's part and parcel of the life of an action hero. When we started at the movies, there were hardly any safety precautions. We used to jump on cardboard boxes and mattresses. It's there that I learnt to challenge myself. That's why even today, I prefer to do my action scenes without cables and harnesses. Diet chart
My diet is high on proteins and it's a strict no to carbs at night. I have to negate my alcohol intake as well. Avoiding carbs in the night helps me balance out the drinking. My daily meals are divided into six smaller portions, spread out evenly throughout the day. After I've woken up I have some protein followed by coffee. Then there's the daily workout followed by a meal. It's important to eat and restore the energy loss from working out. The next meal is like a mini-breakfast and it comes an hour later. That is followed by a healthy lunch and the next meal happens at around four in the evening. The last meal of the day is dinner. I'm always accompanied by a cook and staff so I can follow my schedule during outdoor shoots as well. Also my trainer Prashant is by my side at all times. Bad habits
Thankfully I just have two bad habits. I smoke a lot and I drink too much alcohol. I've tried to contain the alcohol. Now I take two to three drinks a day. I don't recommend drinks to any one (laughs). I drink because it helps me relax. I have no solution for my smoking. The doctors and my family are after me to quit.
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chatter box
Actor Saurabh Raaj Jain, who is currently seen as Vishnu in Mahadev, has been getting a lot of positive feedback for his performance. So where does he get so much confidence and power to portray God? He says, "It is a tough job. Both the roles demand total dedication and focus from me. But I am thankful to the channels and producers that they always think about me while deciding the schedule. There are times when I find it quite difficult but it has never gone out of control." Saurabh is also practicing chanting for the last 11 years. "When I was in Delhi I started following Buddhism after seeing my sister doing that. I don't know whether chanting has made me a better actor or not, but it has definitely made me a calmer person. I try to chant twice in a day depending on my schedule. Experience has taught me everything. I lost my father at a very young age and this made me more mature, as I had to shoulder a lot of responsibility at a very young age."
Chakor goes to school
Udaan, which traces the journey of a free-spirited, seven-year-old girl, Chakor, caged by obligations of bonded labour, will now see her going to school. She begins a new journey of studies as well as sports. As Udann enters this new phase, the successful Hauslon Ki Udann initiative launched by Colors will also culminate into a Children's Day special with 18 lucky winners getting the ultimate opportunity to be a part of the episode. Earlier, Colors invited children aged 7-4 years to paint their perception on 'freedom' with the aim to create awareness about the social evil of bonded labour.
Aamir in Agra
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was in Agra recently. Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani and Khan's wife Kiran Rao were also in the city for the shooting of Mumkin Hai, a special segment of popular TV programme Satyamev Jayate. Aamir interacted with the locals as well as the audience from across India. Of epic proportions
Director Anurag Basu is all set to recreate the magic of Bengali film Chokher Bali, but on television. Anurag has signed actress Radhika Apte for the series. The show will go on air on the new channel Epic. Radhika will be seen playing the role of Binodini, which was played by Aishwarya Rai in Rituparno Ghosh's film. The 2003 movie was based on the eponymous novel by Rabindranath Tagore. The story revolves around the life of a widow and the stigma attached to
it. Gautam’s working hard
Gautam Rode, who will be next seen in Mahakumbh, has been working out very hard. In the show, the actor will be seen showing off his muscles. Mahakumbh will unfold an unheard story of a legend with unmatchable powers. Even though the main setting is modern, the show is said to be an amalgamation of contemporary and period drama. The trailer will be launched soon. On the negative side
Razak Khan, who has done several shows, is back on TV. He will be next seen playing a cameo in SAB TV's Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala. Razak will play a character who will try to break the unity of the society members.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is November 13...
Born on the 13th, you are very focused on your partner. The transit of Saturn is not conducive for a pleasant financial time. You will be stormed with expenditure from different sources. People working abroad will be troubled by the government policies. You should carefully plan or apportion your revenue for different needs. Any negligence on your part will result in serious losses. Occasional hospitalisation of family members will result in financial drain. Your ruling planet Uranus shows a vibrant nature, which can win many hearts with simplicity. You are well- aware of the rules of life and consider everything with a realistic perspective. Positive colours: Dark-blue, Dark-grey. Select days: Wednesday, Saturday. Favourable numbers: 2, 4, 8. Gems recommended: Gomed, Cat's Eye. Charity on birthday: Offer yellow items at any religious place
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Astro turf
ARIES: Your card 'Two of Cups' suggests that romance will be much on your mind. Independent efforts are unlikely to bring spectacular gains. You might have to cancel a proposed trip to avoid friction tonight.
Tarot message: Do your duties on time. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 57.
TAURUS: Spiritual values surface. Taxation matters get adjourned. The personal and professional areas of your life might be at odds. Stop compromising your values.
Tarot message: Leave things open-ended for best results. Lucky colour: Golden.
Magic number: 65. GEMINI: Social activities accelerate. Co-workers are helpful. Professionals: your clientele increases. A love relationship is revitalised. Look after your
health today. Tarot message: You need to take things slowly. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 30. CANCER: Your card 'The King' brings joyous news. Share your interests with your family members. Legal matters come to the fore. It is a good day for purchasing a vehicle.
Tarot message: Get rid of
negative feelings. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 33. LEO: Check your e-mails and appointments before setting out this morning, so that you don't miss anything important. Help out a friend in need.
Tarot message: Do not swing
away from the course you have charted so far. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 61. VIRGO: Update routine matters. You need to be alert and responsive. Evening time is good for purchasing ornaments. Read a good book at bedtime.
Tarot message: Don't be too certain about obtaining a clearance. Lucky colour: Mauve.
Magic number: 44.
LIBRA: Focus on spirituality and meditation. Avoid social gatherings in the evening. Students: enjoy on the campus. Messages you receive today will
be very subtle. Tarot message: Win the war with honesty, not by distorting facts.
Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 29. SCORPIO: Work and domestic duty follow a familiar pattern today. You will find it difficult to reach an agreement with loved ones. Family members will be quick-tempered.
Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle in your way to success. Lucky colour: Green.
Magic number: 63. SAGITTARIUS: Employment affairs will be somewhat unsettled, especially in the morning. Home and family affairs will be most enjoyable. This is the time of increased communication or travel.
Tarot message: Leave the past. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 52. CAPRICORN: Mental work will be stimulating today. Be a little cautious about whom you get involved with. Women: beware of strangers. Memories can surface, arousing nasty emotions.
Tarot message: Don't antagonise anyone. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 36. AQUARIUS: Business matters will not proceed smoothly, as you may have hoped. Attempt to improve your health will be successful. Tension builds and tempers can fray.
Tarot message: Don't give up your rights or freedom. Lucky colour: Orange.
Magic number: 40. PISCES: It will be wise to keep work and domestic matters distinctly separate. Students: time spent on studying will not go waste. It is a useful day for tackling household repairs.
Tarot message: Don't allow others to interfere in your affairs. Lucky colour: Peach.
Magic number: 26.
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