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CEO Ashley Peters Editor Rajeshchandra Devjee News Editor India Viral Bhayani Production Manager / Head of Design Rajeshchandra Devjee Alicia Rall Marketing TBA Sales Executives Ismail Mohammed Michael Jessamin IT Infrastructure W&C Information
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John Abraham - Sexiest Man Alive New Trend - Zodiac Spa Treatments
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Erotica icon Sherlyn Chopra advocates safe sex on World AIDS Day Unwell Manisha leaves for the US for treatment Kajol not invited to JTHJ premiere, Ajay Devgn Bold Babes Ravi Shastri files for divorce after 22 yrs of marriage Bollywood celebs and their adopted children Akon to perform with SRK at a wedding A tribute to Yash Chopra Sunny Leone the most popular Bigg Boss inmate till now Besharam brings Neetu and Rishi Kapoor together again Shah Rukh gets scolding Kapoor from Suhana Its official: Kareena finally adds Khan to her name Soha Ali Khan declares she is not ready for John Abraham to team up with MS Dhoni marriage Diana Hayden ties knot in Las Vegas Sonakshi Sinha too fat the to endorse a brand Dimple forcibly took Kakas in thumb impression, Big B gifts Jaya a house Paris Anita Advani Amitabh Bachchan wears earrings on shoes in KBC Kunal Kapoor gets back to his roots Salman hates people him Bhai Assualt case: Om calling Purigranted anticipatory bail Akshay Kumar back as Khatron Ke Khiladi host Sri Devi to share screen space with Meryl Streep Karismas husband Sunjay slams divorce report Kareena stops husband from kissing Check this hot censor boardSaif member Hard Kaur to launch Hip Hop clothing line Salman Karan Johar snubs SRK set to direct Katrina wants money to receive award on Priyanka Chopra beats Sunny Leone Salmans behalf Soha finds good friend in her bhabhi Kareena Mallikas a birthday wish for Modi in a seductive way Saif goes golden for Race 2 Bipasha Basu breaks down on te sets of Humshakals Bhupen had spent night with Lata Mangeshkar, Karisma Kapoor datingwife a mystery man claims Bhupens estranged
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maintaining an extramarital affair. rumoured that Sanjay has been Good news however is the We are well into the Winter months maintaining an extramarital affair. Hollywood/Bollywood synergies that and SAIndia invites you to snuggle Good news however is the up with your favourite Bollywood have been developing over the years. Hollywood/Bollywood synergies that magazine and enjoy this months Singer Akon will be performing with have been developing over the years. stories and celeb action you will SRK at weddings and it has been ONLY find in SAIndia. Singer Akon will be performing with reported that he has and beenit flooded SRK at weddings has been The Cannes Red Carpet is one of with offers to perform at reported that he has high-profile been flooded the most glamorous in the world with marriages. with offers to perform at high-profile celebrities saving up their fashion Sonakshi marriages. Sinha chose to walk mojo for the French Riviera. Read out of Sonakshi a lucrativeSinha endorsement deal more about the face-off between our chose to walk leading ladies Sonam Kapoor, Vidya rather weight. She outthan of a shedding lucrative her endorsement deal Balan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. chose her than curvaceous over a rather sheddingfigure her weight. She Hi Everyone, good endorsement deal. Now what chose her curvaceous figure over a Only a few years in the industry and We welcome the new year possible. Everyone,Sonam could she endorsement have been thinking? good deal. Now what still in herHi twenties, Kapoor with andwelcome zeal and wish all ouryear We the SAIndia new Socialite Paris seems to be has thezest world at her feet. could she haveHilton been thinking? Sherlyn will India be Paris seen starring in her readers and advertisers a happy speaks to this lovely girl and she with zest and zeal and wish and all our in love Socialite with after she made her Hilton seems to be next movie Kamasutra 3D where she makes sure she replies straight fromand prosperous year ahead. readers and advertisers a happy debut last year when she launched in love with India after she made her her heart donning a beautiful genuine plays a very bold role. We reminisce prosperous year with ahead.you our her debut trendy bags last yearwith whenthe sheregular launched smile. readers, We Bollywoods Top with 10 of you 2012 our Bollywood reminisce fanfare in with Mumbai. her trendy bags the Now regular For our fashionistas this month Bollywoods Top of 2012 successes, failures andyears controversies. We payreaders, tribute to a 100 of10 Indian Bollywood fanfare in Mumbai. Now she returned back to India with more we have a newcomer on the block, Cinema portraying the 10 most iconic Vaishali failures and controversies. Readsuccesses, more on Page 10. shekitty returned back to India with more in her time. Read more on S. this The brand that bears characters 10 most beautiful Read more on Page 10. in In his and 24-year career Indian her name is this a clothing line that in her kitty time. Read more on Page 44. women of Indian Cinema. encompasses and his 24-year in Indian cinema, In Aamir Khan career has gained Page 44. This month contemporary we also visit the traditional Indian wear, Indo-western cinema, Aamir Khan has We gained countless accolades and honours. This month we also visitofthe majestic and serene island Congratulations to SRK and Gauri as and Western wear. The label stands countless accolades andthat honours. there are reports suggesting theyWe chat to him about his recent success. majestic and serene island of Mauritius. When reality subsides, for a modern attitude, comfort the and are planning on having a third child chat to him about his recent success. Read more on Page 14 about Mauritius. When reality subsides, the innovative style. dream begins of an island between sky through surrogacy and whos idea? Read more Page about the prestigious Helloon Hall of 14 Fame begins of an between sky and dream sea, Kholgade, of a tropical garden arising isisland the new Queen Non other than mom Gauri herself. Shalmali the where prestigious Hello Hall of Fame and sea, of a tropical arising Titans from all walks Bollywood Music. Ingreen agarden short span from the blue emerald waters Is Awards then now becoming a trend in of Awards where Titans from all walks of she scooped up all the from the has blue emerald green waters Bollywood? of society be it art, entertainment, oftime the lagoon. Discovering Mauritius awards including FilmFare, Stardust, of society be it art, entertainment, of the lagoon. 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hanush and Shruti Haasan bagged the best actor awards in Tamil and Telugu at the star-studded second edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) at Sharjah. SIIMA felicitates the best talent across the four Southern industries - Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
Saindhavi won the best playback singer female for her song Uyrin Uyire from Thaandavam. In the special awards category, Lakshmi Menon was adjudged best debutant actress for Sundarapandian, Karthik Subbaraj won the best debutant director award for Pizza and C. V Kumar bagged the best debutant producer award for Attakathi. In Telugu, Pawan Kalyan-starrer Gabbar Singh, remake of Dabangg, bagged six awards, while S. S Rajamoulis Eega won three awards. Gabbar Singh won awards for best actor (Pawan Kalyan), best actress (Shruti Haasan), best director (Harish Shankar), best comedian (Sreenu), best music director (Devi Sri Prasad) and best fight choreographer (Ram-Lakshman). Eega bagged the best film award along with best actor in a negative role (Sudeep) and best cinematographer (K. K Senthil Kumar). Allu Arjun-starrer Julayi and Rana Daggubatistarrer Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (KVR) won two awards each. Ran and Nayanthara were adjudged the best actor and actress critics award for their performance in KVR, while Julayi received awards for best actor in a supporting role male (Rajendra Prasad) and best dance choreographer (Sekhar) Saloni Aswani won the best actor in a supporting role female award for her performance in Bodyguard. Singer-composer S. S Thaman bagged best
playback singer male award for Osthara (Businessman), while huri pocketed the best playback award for the song Melkalu Ganga Tho Rambabu).
In Tamil, films Thuppakki, 3 and Kumki pocketed four awards each. Raanjhanaa star Dhanush bagged three awards, which included best actor, best lyricist and best playback singer male for the Tamil romantic-drama 3. Hansika Motwani won the best actor award for her Tamil comedy Oru Kal Oru Kannadi. While Vijay Sethupathi won the best actor critics award, Kajal Agarwal won the best actress critics award for her performance in Thuppakki, which also received awards for best actor in a negative role (Vidyut Jamwal), best music director (Harris Jayaraj) and best fight choreographer (Kecha). Kumki was adjudged the best film award. It also won best cinematographer (Sukumar), best comedian (Thambi Ramaiah) and best debutant actor male (Vikram Prabhu). R. Madhavan won the best actor in a supporting male role award for the Tamil action-drama Vettai, while actress Saranya Ponvannan pocketed the best actor in a supporting role female award for her performance in the Tamil romantic-drama Neerparavai. Best director award in Tamil was bagged by Balaji Sakthivel for his national award-winning film Vazhakku En 18/9. Page 10 www.saindia.com
Sudheer Babu and Regina Cassandra won the best debutant actor and actress awards for their film Siva Manasulo Shruti. Filmmaker Maruthi won the best debutant director and producer awards for Ee Rojullo. In Malayalam, the romantic-drama Thattathin Maraathu bagged three awards for best music director (Shan Rahman), best debutant actress (Isha Talwar) and best lyricist (Anu Joseph) for the song Muthuchuppi. The best actor and actress awards were bagged by superstar Mohan Lal for Spirit and Amala Paul for Run Baby Run. Best actor critics award was won by Fahadh Faasil for Diamond Necklace, while Rima Kallingal pocketed the best actress critics award for 22 Female Kottayam. Ustad Hotel was adjudged the best film in Malayalam. Nandu and Swetha Menon bagged the best actor in supporting roles male and female awards for Spirit and Ozhimuri, respectively. Prathap Pothen bagged the best actor in a negative role award for his performance in 22 Female Kottayam. Suraj Venjaramood won the best comedian award for Mr. Marumakan.
Sameer Thahir bagged the best cinematographer award for Diamond Necklace. Brinda pocketed the best dance choreographer award for the song Aatumanal Payayi from Run Baby Run, while the best fight choreographer award was handed over to Kanal Kannan for Mallu Singh. Vijay Yesudas and Remya Nambeesan were adjudged the best playback singer male and female for songs Mazha Kondu (Spirit) and Andalonde (Ivan Mefharoopan), respectively. Dulquer Salmaan won the best debutant actor award for Second Show. In the Kannada section, A. P Arjun directorial Addhuri bagged five awards, including best director, best cinematographer (Surya S. Kiran), best lyricist (AP Arjun) for the song Ammatte, best playback singer female Vani Harikrishna for the song Mussanje Veleli and best debutant actor Dhruva Sarja. Best film award in Kannada was given to Katariveera Surasaundarangi Shivrajkumar and Priyamani bagged the best actor and actress awards for films Shiva and Charulatha, respectively.
While Upendra won the best actor critics award for Katariveera Surasaundarangi, Ragini Dwivedi won the best actress critics award for Shiva. Ranagayana Raghu won the best actor in a supporting role male award for Romeo, Nidhi Subbaiah won the best actor in a supporting role female for Anna Bond. Pooja Gandhi was awarded the best actor in a negative role for her critically acclaimed performance in the crime-drama Dandupalya. Best dance choreography award was bagged by Imran Sardhariya for the song Tumba Nodbedi from the film Anna Bond, while best fight choreography award was won by Ravi Varma for the film Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna. V Harikrishna won the best playback singer male award for the song Tumba Nodbedi from Anna Bond. Arjun Janya won the best music director award for Romeo. Govindaya Namaha bagged three awards that include best debutant actress (Parul Yadav), best debutant director (Pawan Wadeyar) and best debutant producer (K. A. Suresh).
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Several of SAs leading health, wellness and fitness brands, including Liberty Medical Scheme and Pouyoukas Foods have partnered with the Look and Feel Good Expo 2013 for this years three-city health, beauty, fitness and wellbeing exhibitions.
he annual Look & Feel Good Expo (L&FGE) has grown exponentially, and is now positioned as the key wellness event in the country. An EXSA (Exhibition & Event Association of SA) Awards nominated exhibition, the L&FGE attracts tens of thousands of LSM 7-10+ visitors between the ages of 25 55 in Johannesburg, Cape Town and now also Durban, as well as over 400 exhibitors nationwide. This year, the event will include pageants, fitness contests, exciting new event features, highlights and competitions. The 2013 Look & Feel Good Expo will take place from 11-13 October at the Durban Exhibition Centre, from 25-27 October at Sandringham Farm in Stellenbosch alongside the Outdoor Expo and from 8-10 November at the Coca-Cola dome in Johannesburg. Its growth reflects the growing local interest in health, fitness, beauty and wellness. When you look at whats trending worldwide, its clear that the pursuit of health and wellness remain a global priority, as does the pursuit of beauty. This is certainly true of South Africa, explains Heidi Warricker, MD of event organiser Biz Events. Top local brands are aligning themselves with the event, through key sponsorships.
Lisa Raleigh has also been confirmed as the official ambassador of the Look & Feel Good Expo. Known throughout South Africa for her appearance as a trainer on The Biggest Loser, and her many appearances on TV, she says: I am thrilled to be a part of what promises to be the biggest and best Look & Feel Good Expo to date. With a Durban launch on the cards this year, its a privilege to be part of an initiative dedicated to spreading and celebrating wellness nationwide. Ive been involved with the Expos for the last two years, and always look forward to sharing the social responsibility of promoting healthier and happier living. The 2012 expo was well attended and it boasted a great vibe and energy, something after my own heart. Trojan Warriors - a new fitness, body weight training and competition craze sweeping SA, is using the event platform to stage various legs of its 2014 provincial try-outs at the L&FGE. A Teen Trojan Warrior Mini tryout competition will also be staged. Longevity Magazine has signed up to sponsor the VIP Pamper Lounge and Spa experience in all three cities, where guests who purchase the VIP ticket will enjoy spa-style pampering and giveaways. Guvon Spas, co-sponsor of the VIP spa experience in Johannesburg, says it has aligned with the event because the L&FGE is one of the top expos to attend in the beauty and spa industry. Belinda Cooper, Group Spa Marketing, PR & Social Media, says: It is an honour for us as a group to build a relationship with such a brand. We are looking forward to the expo and hope to attract great new clients that we can pamper at our spas. Colleen Abrahams, Managing Director of The Hydro, and co-sponsor of the VIP Pamper Lounge and Spa experience in Cape Town says The Hydro has participated in the L&FGE in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, and has always had a good response from it. It is a very good fit for us, because as one of only two hydros in the Southern Hemisphere, we offer a complete range of hydrotherapy and detox treatments, among numerous other therapies. So our focus is on overall health. Sponsorship packages for areas including the Yoga and Pilates Studio, the Dance and Movement Stage and the Healing Herb and Tea Garden are still available. To explore sponsorship options or to book a stand at Look & Feel Good Expo, email booknow@ifeelgood.co.za. For more information, visit http://www.ifeelgood.co.za/ or follow https://www.facebook.com/IFeelGoodExpo
Liberty Medical Scheme has committed to partnering the L&FGE in 2013 as part of its efforts to encourage healthy living. Liberty Medical Scheme Executive Principal Officer, Andrew Edwards, explains the synergies: Contrary to popular belief that medical schemes are there mainly for the sick and elderly, the truth is that they play a key role in assisting younger people to maintain and manage their health, thereby potentially extending their lives for as long as possible. Our partnership with this premier health and wellness event once again proves that Liberty Medical Scheme is wholly dedicated to its promise to care for our members, in sickness and in health. Be Fit 4 Life, a new health and fitness network set to take SA by storm from November, will stage its launch at the expo. The company will sponsor the Mr and Miss Body Beautiful SA pageants alongside the Expo, as well as introducing a Mr & Miss Body Beautiful Teen SA for the first time, bringing a host of celebrities to the event and staging a Celebrate Life After Party. Pouyoukas Foods will sponsor the Pouyoukas Look & Feel Good Kitchen, where it will host daily cooking demonstrations and talks featuring nutrition experts and media personality Lisa Raleigh. Were very excited about our participation in the Look & Feel Good Expo, because our products are such a good fit for this event, says Justine Pearl, brand manager for Pouyoukas Foods.
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She is gorgeous, independent and intelligent, above all; she has created a niche for herself, least to say without having any influential power in the industry. She even has an international music career which no other Indian actresses would have even dreamt of. She has also had the honour of lending her voice to a character in Disney release Planes.
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SAIndia, brings to in an exclusive interview with Priyanka Chopra, who is just out of a double personal crises, her fathers demise and the controversy with Shah Rukh Khan and is getting back to normalcy and taking charge of her life with utmost grit and determination. Priyanka, you have faced the biggest tragedy of your life? Yes, I dont think anything can be worse than this. My tattoo (Daddys lil girl) keeps reminding me of him and I go back to those golden memories that i had with my dad. I was very dependent and close to my father. According to me, i was a very nice daughter. In fact I am very happy that i could realise his dream of becoming a professional singer. I have lost the biggest support system in my life. I am completely shattered but i put up a brave front as I have to take care of my mom. Shah Rukh helped you and was a great support to you during your fathers funeral? Yes, of course. He was there with me throughout. In fact I really admire the fact that he too had an injury and still was there for all the arrangements, like a true friend. But Priyanka post that, there has been no news as such on twitter from both of you? I dont understand why controversies are created. In fact he got busy with the promotions of Chennai Express and I too got busy with my work and music. There are rumours about all not being well between you and Shahrukh Khan? I dont know how to answer that. In fact when we used to talk there were rumours about a link up and now that we are busy with our own work, then it seems that we are not on talking terms. I personally like to keep good relations with everyone in the industry. Did you know about Shahrukh and Gauri having a baby? It is their personal life and I really do not get in to anyones personal life. If someone feels like sharing something about their life with me, I listen, but I do not dig in to anyones personal life. You were not invited for a grand Eid bash at Mannat where almost the entire industry was present. No comment and you will have to ask the host about what and why. Talking about films, what is in your kitty right now. Thank God. Its my topic now. I am a very committed person and Idont let anything come between my career. Just a few days after my dad passed away, I was back on the sets to shoot for Mary Koms biopic. I am really fond of the film and giving it my hundred percent. Alongside, I have started with the promotions of Zanjeer and Krrish 3. What about your career in the West? I am very blessed and privileged to be accepted in the West. I met the former Indian Idol judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul and Exotic has been declared as the theme song for the Guiness International
Champions Cup, a soccer tournament to be held in Spain. Also, I have lent my voice to a central character named Ishani in Planes. So obviously, its going great guns. So LA is your second home? Of course not. I love to stay back in India, with my mom. I have lot of friends here and most importantly my work. But yes, my visit to LA is more frequent and I have to spend considerable time there also because of work commitments. You are doing an item number in Ram Leela, which was reportedly rejected by Ash? Yes. I have done an item number in Ram Leela, but I am not aware of who rejected it. Your mom must be lonely too? Yes, she feels very lonely. Thats the reason, I want to stay back home to keep her company. I try and be a good daughter to my mom. Recently on her birthday, I had a small dinner party at home and invited her closest friends over to my place. Its my turn now to be with her and be a strong factor in her life. You have never gone wrong with your fashion sense? I was never a fashion conscious person, but with every passing film, i have become better and better. I always opt for ease and comfort but I am a very stylish person. My fashion personality is edgy, modern and forward. I do not follow any brand or designer. If it looks good on me i wear it. Its just about carrying yourself in whatever you wear. I do not run after labels. You might have the best designer clothes on you, but if you lack in confidence fashion faux pas. You are seen in all types of outfits from denims to skirts to gowns.... As I said, I like to dress right for the occasion. I love to wear skirts. They make you look sexy and plus they are the recent fashion trend. Its just about the confidence within you that makes you look good from outside. Then even if you are wearing a plain tee with denims, it makes you look stylish. Who is your fashion idol? Audrey Hepburn, Victoria Beckham and Princess Kate. They are all so elegant and stylish. Among Indians, I really admire Gayatri Devi for her grace and elegance. Favourite shopping destination? Of course LA. I go there often and during my break in between shoots I take my cousin Divya along for shopping. Its great fun to shop there. We have heard that you have an endless collection of shoes? Yes, even I dont know how many pairs of shoes i have. I have been lucky to have my shoes designed at the Ferragamo museum in Florence. It was amazing to be chosen as the first Indian actor to be part of this museum. How important is box office performances? For me, box office is king. Its great that people appreciate my work because I work bloody hard. I make sure Im not mediocre. But beyond that, its not in my control and thats frustrating.
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n the 100 years of Indian cinema, women have evolved in many ways. While bold scenes and showing of skin on the silver screen was a relative taboo, many actresses moved ahead with the times. They shed such inhibitions to flaunt it all. However when it comes to marriage or being in a committed relationship, these actresses have gone a step further and said a strict no to don bikinis or to do intimate scenes. The same does not hold true in Hollywood, where we have seen actresses like Halle Barry doning a coral bikini in Die Another Day, Demi Moores topless act in Striptease and Kate Winslets nude portrait in Titanic. However India has a different story to tell; Sharmila Tagore, years back wore a blue costume in An Evening in Paris and even graced the cover of Filmfare magazine in a polka dot bikini. This was the first appearance in a bikini of an Indian actress and it also established Tagores role as somewhat of a sex symbol in Bollywood. Wearing a bikini put her name in the Indian press as one of Bollywoods ten hottest actresses of all time and was a transgression of female identity through a reversal of the state of modesty, which functions as a signifier of femininity in Mumbai films. She married Late Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and since then was never seen in such skimpy clothing. When Tagore was the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification, she expressed concerns about the rise of the bikini in Indian films. Dimple Kapadia too, wore a red bikini in Bobby. By the time Bobby released, she married actor Rajesh Khanna at a young age of 16. Post marriage she refused to do any films. but despite everything, her marriage did not last long and they separated in 1982. Dimple went ahead to Page 20 www.saindia.com
do many films after her marriage ended and later she was even seen in a black swimming costume in Saagar seducing Rishi Kapoor. Madhuri wore a costume twice. Once in Tezaab and the second time in Mujrim. But she looked hotter in Tezaab and hotter than Mandakini who also donned a black swimming costume in the film. A rare scene coming from Madhuri Dixit. She has even done item numbers like Dhak Dhak and Choli Ke Peeche. Post her marrige in 1999, to US based surgeon, Dr. Sriram Nene, Madhuri settled in the US, forgot about films and took care of her family. After a long hiatus, she returned back to India and has taken up film offers. But whether or not she will be seen in a bold avatar in her film Dedh Ishquiya, remains to be seeen.
waishein Aisi. Vidya too had no qualms doing bold scenes in Ghanchakkar, opposite Emran Hashmi, which was her first film after her wedding to UTV head Siddharth Roy Kapoor. We see that most actresses are rooted to Indian culture and the traditions of the Indian family and it also goes to show that our films are not hits and super hits on the basis of these scenes and the bold avatars of the actresses but over a period of time, a good script and a good story line does the magic.
Even though Kareena Kapoor Khan maintained in her interviews that she does not mind doing bold or intimate scenes and sporting a bikini, if the script demands, she reportedly rejected Tigmanshu Dhulias upcoming film Begum Samru, as it contained a lot of body exposure. Rani Mukherjee too was approached for the role, but she too rejected the offer as she is in a committed relationship with Aditya Chopra. He is now looking for an international actor who will play the role. Years back, Amitabh Bachchan had reportedly asked the kissing scenes between Aishwarya and Hrithik to be axed as Aishwarya was by then already engaged to his son Abhishek. Since Dhoom 2, Aishwarya has neither donned a bikini nor done any intimate scenes. But as we have seen, there are exceptions to the rule and the same holds true with some actresses like Chitrangaga Singh and Vidya Balan. Chitrangada was married much before she debuted in Bollywood and was seen in intimate scenes in her first film Hazaaron Kh-
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Partners wereCasa FleurandDimple & Harpreet Narula.Some of the magic of the night comes from A child is one of the most precious gifts from althe creative touches of Sabyasachi who conceived mighty. Having a child is a very rewarding experithe Indian Baroque, and gold setting. celebence for parents. Ablack number of Bollywood Hello! Hall of Fame Awards are the most ritiesThe have adopted kids and provided love and affection toand them. incredible intelligent personality based awards platform, embraced by all the accomplished people of the nation.HELLO!has Sushmita Sen:- set a new benchmark with this occasion, toasting to the success and The formerof Miss andto Bollywood actress, credibility the Universe magazine and the universe of Sushmita Sen, took a noble and bold step when wonderful people in our country. she adopted two baby girls. She named her elder About HELLO! India daughter, Renee and younger daughter, Alisha. arrival in India inalso 2007,walked it is abundantly Both Since the its daughters have on ramp with their mother. They both look clear that HELLO! alone of all adorable. celebrity and lifestyle magazines, projects personalities in their totality. We take the reader right into the homes Raveena Tandon:of celebrities, not shying away from portraying Much marriage, the actress adopted them before in light her of their trials, triumphs, embracing two girls. They are Chhaya and Pooja. Elder one their visions and dreams. It is a mirror to is already married and the younger one is working personalities across a broad spectrum ininspiring an event management company. such as Corporate, Entertainment, Royalty, Arts, Philanthropy and more, who make India the Subhash Ghai:superpower it is today. Film maker Subhas Ghai has an adopted daughter, Meghna. He took care of her and initially kept her away from media. He maintained a low profile as far as her daughter was concerned. She is the daughter of Ghais youngest brother. He then sent her for higher studies in London. Now she is looking after his acting schools and production house, Whistling Woods.
Salim Khan:Salim Khan, father of Salman Khan, adopted a baby girl, Arpita, when she was two years old. Now, Arpita is a grown up lady and is often spotted in celebrity functions and social dos. She often accompanies Salman for his court hearings.
Rahul Bose:Actor Rahul Bose has adopted six children from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He runs a charity organization in Andaman and Nicobar which works for underprivileged kids. He has got all his six kids admitted in Rishi Valley School in Andhra Pradesh.
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Choreographer Sandip adopted his son, Arjun in 2007.Though his wife, Jesse Randhawa was initially against adoption, she later agreed. Arjun is now five years old and fondly calls her mom pumpkin.
PREITY ZINTA
Preity Zinta:Preity has adopted 34 orphan kids from Mother Miracle School, Rishikesh, in 2009. Whenever she gets time, she goes to Rishikesh and meets her kids. She looks after their education, food and upbringing.
Dibanker Banerjee:The director of movies like Khosla Ka Ghosla, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and Love Sex Aur Dhokha in real life was very clear about his ideas and wanted to adopt a baby girl. Last year, Dibanker and his wife Richa brought home a cute baby girl from an orphanage and named her Ira. They both are very fond of her. After Dibanker comes back home, he spends time with her baby. Star of the Year - Ranbir Kapoor
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Divani Indias first cinema inspired fashion label, launched on the occasion of Yash Chopras birthday
Divani
The spectacular show saw nine Bollywood divas walking the ramp wearing Divani, along with Shah Rukh Khan, as a tribute to the legend himself. Divani, the brainchild of YRF (Yash Raj Films) and KBSH Pvt. Ltd. was unveiled at a star-studded gathering at the Yash Raj Studios as a tribute to the veteran director, Yash Chopra on his birth anniversary.The extravaganza witnessed the whos who of both Bollywood as well as the fashion coterie coming together to salute the legend who gave romance a whole new meaning in Indian cinema. The magnificent fiesta was a visual treat to the audience showcased through a blending of elegant fashion with lights and sounds to re-create a saga of love. The event began with a special screening as a tribute to Yash Chopras vision of bringing out the best in his heroines followed by his effervescent divas walking the ramp wearing Divani, unraveling an exceptional story of romance in each ensemble. The key highlights of the night were the 65 Divani ensembles showcased on the ramp, transporting the audience to the majestic world of traditional Indian weaves, exquisite zari, the vibrant Rajputanagottapatti, the evergreen sequenced handwork, the bespoke hand-paints, the ethereal Dhakai nets, the ancient Kashmiri and Gara art and the very elegant multi huge crystals presented with a contemporary twist.
Watching nine divas, Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma and Parineeti Chopra, gracing the event adorning Divani, each representing a different era of Indian cinema, along with Shah Rukh Khan, was a breath-taking experience. Gracing the occasion, Mrs. Pamela Chopra said, I am so delighted and pleased that all the wonderful divas, friends and family could join me in celebrating my husbands birth anniversary together this evening. Todays special commemoration is most befitting and I couldnt have asked for anything more. My heartfelt thank you to all!
Exuberant on the occasion, Mr. Surinder Dhir, Chairman, KBSH Pvt. Ltd. said, In all my years, I have also wondered just when and where fashion and cinema would cross paths. Divani is like a dream come true for us, the result of over 15 months of rigorous hard work and planning. I strongly believe that Divani is a redefining moment in Indias fashion voyage. In terms of above par quality, in terms of new and newer fashion, and in terms of a whole new genre of style and grace. Each Divani outfit echoes a womans desire to be herself and express her innate emotions, inspired by romanticism, classiness and the hint of sensuality from Bollywood. It promises to fulfill her aspirations and make her feel like a true Diva, giving her soul wings to freely express her true self, through the different ensembles crafted with love by team Divani. The craftsmanship exemplified within the brands design philosophy is as priceless as the woman who adorns it.
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Dont you use the blinds? I do have blinds but during the day, I like the light to pour into my apartment. Do you have any unusual skills? Im good at maths and number crunching. I balance my own sheets. If you ask me how much money I have in my bank accounts, I can tell you right away. I want to do a film on mathematics and tell kids that mathematics is very important besides the number of affairs you are going to have (laughs). ALSO IN THE INTERVIEW: The Sexiest Man Alive for 2012 also tells PEOPLE what he finds hottest in the SMAs of the previous years. In his words: Akshay Kumar, Sexiest Man Alive, 2008: He is beyond handsome. His presence can fill up the room. He has the most amazing skin and he defies age in every possible way. Ranbir Kapoor, 2009: He exudes a lot of positivity. He is super talented and his success quotient adds to his sex appeal. He can poison women with his cute looks and boyish charm. Salman Khan, 2010: He has always been the best looking man in the film industry across all age groups. I like the touch of innocence on his face. He will always be attractive. Hrithik Roshan, 2011:Im biased towards him. We have been class mates since kindergarten at Bombay Scottish. We were both imperfect kids back then. Today, Hrithik is perfect in every sense of the word.
You appreciate things that are solid, weighty and stable. A hot stone massage will give you a Leo deep feeling of security, allowing you to relax and Mata Amritanandamayi is known throughout the favourite spa treatment includes one ofand soak in the healing power of touch. worldYour as Amma, or Mother, for her selfless love the things you love best: gold. A deluxe gold facial Aquarius compassion toward all beings. Her entire life has been the of but theits poor, not dedicated only appealsto toalleviating your desire forpain luxury, Your active mind has a hard time slowing down, and those suffering physically andskin, emotionally. also a soothing treatment for your helping to which can create mental stress and tension. An minimize signs of aging and stress. Ayurvedic hot oil treatment called Shirodara will Throughout her life, Amma has embraced and Virgo help to quiet your thoughts and relax your mind. comforted more than 32 million people. Amma inSince purity andtransforms cleanliness are top priorities Pisces spires, uplifts, and through her physifor you, an invigorating sea wisdom salt scrub willthrough not only her With your imaginative and dreamy nature, cal embrace, her spiritual and global known as Embracing thefeeling World. its important for you to stay grounded -- one carrycharities, away dead skin cells, but leave you When asked where gets the energy to help so way the sign of Pisces is associated with the feet. sparkling clean from she head to toe. many people, she answers: (Where there is true Libra A reflexology treatment will help you remain love, anything is effortless). A beauty-lover with a sweet tooth, how could firmly planted on terra firma and rooted in the you resist a soothing sugar scrub? This sticky While Amma is widely regarded as one oftreat Indias physical world. foremost says that will feel spiritual and taste leaders, great and Amma youll appreciate the her religion love. She has never asked anyone to gentle is and nourishing way the sugar exfoliates change their religion but only to contemplate the your skin. essential principles of their own faith and to try to Scorpio live accordingly. As a seeker of transformation, you need a spa treatment affects you both physically Amma was born that in a remote coastal village in Kerala, South India in 1953. and emotionally. Thats why a chakra massage is ma the results of actions performed in the past. the perfect experience for you. Balancing not just Even a small girl,energies she drew attention with the Amma accepted this concept, but she refused to youras body but your as well, this unique many hours she spent in deep meditation on the accept it as a justification for inaction. Amma contreatmentShe is sure leave you devotional refreshed and seashore. alsoto composed songs templated the principle of karma until she revealed rejuvenated. Shed the mistakes of past and could often be seen singing to relationships the divine with an even more profound truth, asking a question heartfelt emotion. her tender age,sample her com- she continues to ask each of us today. If it is one and cleanse your Despite karmic debt with a free positions revealed remarkable depth and wisdom. mans karma to suffer, isnt it our dharma (duty) to Karmic Love Reading! help ease his suffering and pain? Sagittarius When Amma was nine years old, her mother beActive and athletic, you crave a spa treatment With this simple yet profound conviction that that wont bore you.Thai massage is an active form each of us has a responsibility to lend a helping of bodywork that will appeal to the philosopher in hand to those less fortunate Amma moved foryou, while also helping you relax and stretch those ward with confidence in her life of service and compassionate care for all beings, uniquely expressed by the motherly embrace she offers to all who seek solace in her arms. In Ammas community, however, it was not permissible for a 14-year-old girl to touch others, especially men. Amma explains, In India, women are expected to remain in the background. It is said that Even the walls should not hear them. My family could not understand my way of reaching out to people; they had no idea of the spiritual principles.
smell of the ocean makes you feel right at home. So why not get a seaweed wrap the next time you visit the spa? Youre sure to appreciate the nurturing feel of this special treatment.
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Yes, you heard that right. This season of Kaun Banega Crorepati is unique in many ways. One of the most unique features among all is that Amitabh Bachchan will fashion a new trend by wearing earrings on his shoes. When asked about it, the 70 year old actor said, This is just for style. I took a few earrings from my house and did this style. This will be shown in the first episode. Among the other unique features, legendary singer Sonu Nigam will perform a medley of Amitabh Bachchans songs. Also, this season of KBC will have five lifelines. The fifth lifeline will be called Power Paplu lifeline. Once the contestants use all four lifelines, the fifth paplu gives them the freedom to choose any one of the four lifelines again. This is required as the prize money for this season has gone up and this time it is Rs. seven crores. This will be the seventh season of Kaun Banega Crorepati. The show will be telecasted from Friday to Sunday at 8.30 pm on Sony entertainment channel. With only a few days to go for the biggest reality show of Indian television, promos of KBC are being aired. In an interview Amitabh took no credit for the popularity of this show. He has been the host of the show for many seasons. He said, I take zero credit. The most important part of the show is the show itself. Its very well constructed and not just a simple question and answer thing. Intense research has gone into it. Anybody can run the show. Its running in 127 countries and I am not there in those countries, I am only here in India. There is an intrinsic value in the show. Season 7 will be maha crorepati and this time the prize will be Rs. 7 crores. Its back, bigger, better and brighter with format tweaks, said Siddhartha Basu, CMD, Big Synergy Media Ltd. Ahead of the seventh season, Amitabh Bachchan still seems to get butterflies. He tweeted, Beg forgiveness ! Need to rest after a very long day..first days of all ventures are thus..BUT after the morrow connect will thrive. He further tweeted, Its not the work load that kills you .. its the expectation on it, from the outside world that destroys you !!
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Finally Sanjay Dutt is getting what he loves most, acting and dancing. Sanjay Dutt, who is serving a 42 months sentence at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune, has been selected with four dozen other jail inmates to perform at a welfare show organized by the State Prisons Department. The show will be held next Thursday. The show is an annual show and will take place at the Bal Gandharva Auditorium in Pune. Bal Gandharva Auditorium is located in the heart of the city. Sanjay, along with other inmates is rehearsing for this mega event for the past two weeks inside the jail premises. It is heard that Sanjay will be performing on the latest hit numbers like Lungi Dance from the recent hit movie Chennai Express. He will also dance on patriotic numbers from Lage Raho Munna Bhai. The jail officials are tight lipped about the details of the programme. The rehearsals are also carried out at the auditorium. Every day for two hours, all the participants from the jail are taken to the auditorium where they do stage rehearsals. However, prison officials say that this break from jail does not interfere with their day to day chores at the jail. They carry out their routine chores He felt that it is quite normal for the fans to capture the images without any interference. Sanjay Dutt has been assigned the responsibility of making paper bags of their cherished celebrities. He confessed that Katrina was an which gets sold through NGO. important part of his life and he would even give up his life for her. This statement made it very clear that Ranbir was very serious He also gets daily wages for his work. For the main event, jail inmates will be provided with saloon about his love. Ranbir and Katrina have worked together in Ajab facilities. Sanjay who has grown his beard will go for a shave and hair cut and all the participants Prem Ki Gajab Kahani and Raajneeti. There was also a rumour will also receive pedicure and manicure services. Apart from that, for the main event, the partici- that Ranbir was to announce his engagement with Katrina on pants will get a makeup man who will put slight makeup on them making them presentable on his birthday, but Ranbir refrained from such an announcement. stage. Under tight security, Sanjay and other inmates are transported to and from the auditorium. Recently, Ranbir was shooting for his movie Bombay Velvet This sure looks like a break for the actor who surrendered on May 16th this year after he was con- in Sri Lanka. Katrina was also spotted in Sri Lanka though she victed in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. A week later he was taken to Yerwada jail in Pune. Here was not a part of that movie. Before that the couple was spotted Sanjay will complete the remainder of his five year sentence. Sanjay had earlier requested the in London enjoying a good time with each others family. Neetu jail authorities grant him some physical work as his body needed exercise and he wanted to keep singh, mother of Ranbir and Katrinas mom were present at the himself fit. But owing to his security, jail authorities turned down his request. dinner. It seems the couple has got green light signals from both the families as well. Also, Ranbir sang a birthday song for his lady love at the screening of Ship Of Theseus. Katrina turned 30 on 16th July. Page 36 www.saindia.com
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iabetes has become a very common heath problem. The main cause is lack of adequate insulin production to manage the level of glucose in your blood. While there is no cure for diabetes, with your blood sugar level under control you can live a totally normal life. There are various natural remedies for diabetes that will help you control your blood sugar level. Here are the top 2 herbal remedies for Diabetes. Gymnema sylvesre and Bitter melon or Karela are herbal supplements that are growing in popularity as a way to decrease blood sugar levels, help fight obesity, and lower blood triglycerides. Gymnema, also commonly referred to as Gymnema sylvestre, is an herb that grows in south central India, where it was first used in naturopathy or alternative medicine for its potential health benefits. Due to its effects on how the body reacts to and regulates sugar, many believe that this herb can have a positive effect on diabetes and obesity, as well as other conditions. The strongest active components of the plant are called gymnemic acids, taken from either the leaves or root. The acids affect two particular areas of the body. First, they can permeate the taste buds on the tongue that detect sweet flavours. As the acids are digested, they act on the surface of the intestines. In both places, the herb is able to help decrease the intake of sugars. By inhibiting sugar absorption, Gymnema could help to lower and regulate blood sugar levels, and it is used widely as a supplement for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The herb has also demonstrated the ability to aid the bodys production of insulin. This may be because it can stimulate the growth of cells in the pancreas, the organ that produces insulin. Gymnema may have value within an appetite suppression spectrum. During digestion, gymnemic acids have a sugar blocking property. Structurally, gymnemic acids are very similar to glucose and behave in the intestine in a similar way. When gymnemic acids lock in to intestinal receptors, they effectively lock out glucose. This prevents sugar from being absorbed. This effect has a twofold benefit in that it helps balance blood sugar, and it promotes lean body mass by lessening the amount of sugar that gets stored as fat. Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd or karela, is a unique vegetable-fruit that can be used as food or medicine. It is the edible part of the plant Momordica Charantia, which is a vine of the Cucurbitaceae family and is considered the most bitter among all fruit and vegetables. In addition to being a food ingredient, bitter melon has also long been used as a herbal remedy for a range of ailments, including type 2 diabetes. The fruit contains active substances with anti-diabetic properties, including Charantin, which has been confirmed to have a blood lowering glucose effect, Vicine and an insulin-like compound, known as polypeptide-p. These substances either work individually or together they increase glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis in the liver, muscle, and adipose tissue and also improve glucose tolerance. This synergistic effect also increases insulin secretion, tissue glucose uptake, liver muscle glycogen synthesis, glucose oxidation, and decreases the synthesis of glucose from molecules that are not from carbohydrates, such as amino and fatty acids. It is also known that bitter melon contains a Lectin that reduces blood glucose concentrations by acting on peripheral tissues and suppressing appetite - similar to the effects of insulin in the brain.
The Gymnema plant contains a number of compounds, such as acidic glycosides and anthroquinones. The primary bioactive constituent of Gymnema, known as Gymnemic acid, is found in Both these herbal remedies can aid in controlling blood sugar the leaves and roots. Gymnemic acids are sweetness inhibitors, simply put, chewing Gymnema leaves will reduce the taste levels, but most importantly make sure you follow a balanced diet and regular exercise part of your daily routine. of sugar or sweetness, in the mouth, which explains its Hindi name, Gurmar, destroyer of sugar. The temporary effect is noticed with both artificial and natural sweeteners, and suggests
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he curtains on Lakm Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013 came down with one of the most stunning Grand Finales. Sabyasachi Mukherjees magnificent range, inspired by the limited edition Lakm Absolute Royal collection, had the audience spellbound with its beauty. The black wood panelled ramp lit on either side set the mood, while the seven chandeliers on stage and ramp created a vintage ambience. Rows of twinkling bulbs covered the ceiling, mirrors lined the backdrop, large clumps of red roses added colour to the backdrop and silver pillars recreated the classy interior of a gentlemans jazz nightclub in London. The Lakm Absolute Royal products that inspired Sabyasachis collection are a tribute to the regal era of queens and they offer a rich shade palette across Lakme Absolute Creme Lip Colours, Absolute Shine Line Eyeliner and Absolute Royal Nail Colours. The gorgeous creations that floated down the ramp would have thrilled many a statuesque queen of the past eras as the stately outfits in shades of jewel tones as well as regal hues, were a vision of beauty. This season Sabyasachi reinforced the juxtaposition of maximalism against minimalism, with a whimsical design theme. These elements were unified by a youthful essence in the form of sheer saris paired with mini skirt petticoats, micro mini dresses, peplum silhouettes with structured, panelled/ quilted sport jackets, waistcoats and cropped tops. Amidst the lace work and Kashmiri embroidered embellishment were delicate signature Sabyasachi prints that were given weight with intricate panelling and layering. Acid burned zardosi gilded a rich khadi leopard print that was a novel facet of the entire showcase that embodied the feline suave of the modern maharani of a metropolis. With a dramatic opening that saw a live performance of Feeling Good by Rachel Varghese, the audience rocked to popular hit tunes of the past. The theme from the film Pink Panther filled the Ballroom of the Hotel Grand Hyatt, as Indrani Dasgupta glided on the ramp in a luxurious crystal choli, net sari over printed lehenga. Sabyasachi unveiled one of the most sensational collections of 57 couture creations ever seen on the ramp. Pairs of sherwanis and bundgalas in black/ red with tonal embroidery were
created for Him and Her. Lace appeared in black/nude for sensuous gowns. The all-black lace sari with long sleeved choli with mini petticoat, the belted jacket in brocade, quilted midi skirt, hip length machined kurta over flared skirt and the noir lace gown recreated the glamour of the era when women dressed like queens. The pair of horizontal striped knit cholis with chamois satin pastel saris having lace kalis were elegant in their serene glamour. Velvet was the favoured choice of Sabyasachi for the cholis, skirts or combined with embellished net for the saris. Cholis were sedate with long sleeves at times topped with waistcoats. Mens wear was colourful with sherwanis, Jodhpuri jackets and bundgalas in printed or plain fabric. The makeup, done by Lakme Makeup Expert Clint Fernandes was dominated by accentuated red lips and smoky eyes with lots of Kohl recreating the beauty and glamour of the opulent era. Footwear was innovative with fabric and leather boots/shoes, some with matching spats and a few embellished mojris that followed the mood of the collection. Jewellery from The Gem Palace the official jewellers of the Royal family of Jaipur complemented the gorgeous creations. Talking about the grandeur he showcased, Sabyasachi Mukherjee said, Nothing is more royal than beautiful eyes lined with thick winged liner and a rich toned red lip. This was the central touch point of the whole collection that brought it all together. The Lakm woman is very feminine, dynamic and strong, minimal make up with the maximum effect is essential. I absolutely love the vintage feel that we have created for this winter/festive season at Lakm Fashion Week. Speaking at the finale, Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovation, Lakm mentioned, Its a moment of pride for us at Lakm as we witnessed one of the most avant garde translations of the Lakm beauty statement. Sabyasachi has always been synonymous with royalty and it was an exciting journey to cocreate the contemporary royal looks for the festive season with him. Whether it is regal colours and silhouettes or the imperial red lips, we are confident that we will see the statement of opulent royalty off the runways this winter-festive in a big way. The show fittingly brought down curtains to another immensely successful season of Lakme Fashion Week. Page 45
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ika made his debut on the Indipop scene piggybacking on the success of older brother Daler Mehndi. Unlike Daler, who restricts his bravado to his costumes, Mika became as well known for his brawling as for his bhangra. Between pouncing on starlet Rakhi Sawant and torturing TV audiences with his dancing in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, Mika has also released a few albums where he wrote the songs, composed, arranged, played and sang in his characteristic nasal twang. His stage performances are as over the top as the man himself. Your father was a trained classical musician. How did the introduction to music happen? Mika Singh: I come from a family where music is in the blood. My father was a trained classical musician. My eldest brother, Daler paaji, too, started off with his singing profession when I was a teenager. At a very early age, I mastered various musical instruments like the tabla, harmonium, and guitar, not to mention being trained in classical music. I know how to play over 30 musical instruments. So the introduction to music was at a very early age, not something I specifically chose but was around since I was born. Did you fear comparisons with your brother when you started out? MS: Not at all; we have been gifted with different voices. And we also have different styles of singing. Anyway, there is nothing to be fearful of; he is my elder brother and a great musician. What do you enjoy more as an artist--recordings or live concerts? MS: I love singing songs, and the energy of the studio when music is created is infectious. All the talented musicians, singer, and a composer come together on one table to make one good melody; its a joint effort. When the song releases and people appreciate it, then it all is worth the hard work. Besides, live concerts have a different high altogether, with immediate audience reaction. And only when you have good songs in your kitty to perform live, the audience will enjoy your performance. I love performing live, and the spontaneity and energy which comes to me as a performer can rarely come in a studio. Both recordings and live concerts are fun. Controveries dont see to leave you? Unlike others, I dont need to cook up controversies to be in the news. Controversies just happen to me by chance. Im a controversy magnet. Controversies come and go but they havent dimmed my fan following. I may have a bad boy image but my fans know Im a good guy at heart.I wouldnt have excelled in the live stage show business if Page 52 www.saindia.com
people believed he was a bad boy. Look at someone like Shakti Kapoor or Aman Verma. They have sort of faded away. They are out, gone. But that isnt so in my case. I sing at weddings too and girls wouldnt have asked for me if they thought I was a bad person or if their parents thought I was so too. Have you found the right girl for your self? I will definitely get married. My choice of a life-partner would be a seedhi saadi Punjabi kudi whod be patient enough to live with an artiste and deal with the eccentricities and controversies that come with the pack-
age. I want someone who understands me yaar, nothing more. I want someone wholl love me as I am and not want me to change. And someone whos not in awe of my money and fame. If you had not become a singer, what would you be doing? I always wanted to be a music director. But after releasing my first album, my future was set. Besides singing, you also play many instruments. Tell us about this.
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hiruananthapuram, the jewel in the emerald necklace that Kerala is for the Indian sub-continent, must surely have Parasuramanbeen a must see destination for ages, long before National Geographic Traveller classified it as one. Surely long before Sage Parasurama , according to local legend, threw his divine battle axe from Kanyakumari to Gokarnam to wrest Kerala, Gods own land, from the Varuna the sea god; before the times of Mahabali the democratic and just ruler of this wonderful land who was sent down to the netherworld through deceit. It doesnt take any flights of fancy to imagine that this land fired the imaginations of intrepid travellers and explorers like Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Marco Polo, Fa Hien, and quite possibly, countless others from the pages of history, recorded or not.
Thiruvananthapuram, or Trivandrum, as it was conveniently re-christened by the English, is the southern-most district and Thiruvananthapuram city is the district headquarters as well as the State capital of Kerala. Thiru Anantha Puram, or the city of the Holy Anantha, is named after Ananthan, the cosmic serpent with a thousand heads, on whose coils Lord Mahavishnu reclines. This iconic representation is theSri Padmanabhaswamy chief deity in the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The temple was built by King Marthanda Varma of the Travancore Royal family when, in 1745, he shifted the Travancore capital from Padmanabhapuram in the south (today in the neighbouring State of Tamil Nadu) to Thiruvananthapuram King Marthanda Varma and started reigning as Padmanabha Dasa, the servant and representative of Lord Padmanabha--perhaps a nobler variant of the Divine Right Theory that the West is familiar with . The vast temple complex, with its tall Gopuram decorated with detailed carvings reflected in the huge temple tank, is today a centre of attraction for the pious, the tourist and the merely curious. Thiruvananthapuram, built on seven hills, has today grown Hillsinto a sprawling metropolis; but thankfully the city still retains her past glory and charm, and in spite of the frenetic pace of modern life, perhaps it is the most sedate of the big cities of the State. The people too have retained their friendliness and hospitality, and communicating in English, Hindi or Tamil is as easy as it is in the native Malayalam, whether one is talking to a retired professor or to the man in the street. But be prepared for a dose of highly individualistic observations though-- a hallmark of Page 54 www.saindia.com
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