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was showered with much
love and affection by his
favourite stars Aishwarya
Rai Bachchan and Ranveer
Singh at a party hosted
to celebrate his National
Award. SLB was blushing
red by the end of the
evening.
MASALA FIX
Rumours&More
BLOW HOT
BLOW COLD
SHRADDHA KAPOOR
AND FARHAN AKHTAR
ARE REPORTEDLY
SEEING A LOT OF
EACH OTHER. ARE
THEY THE NEW BFFS?
WATCH THIS SPACE
FOR MORE...
Meanwhile
MASALA FIX
PARINEETI AND
MANEESH GET
TOGETHER
Parineeti Chopras and Maneesh
Sharmas on-off relationship
continues to make news. The actress
and the director are back together
again. But this time were talking
about a film. We hear that Maneesh
will be directing the actress,
who has added oodles
of glamour to her
now svelte persona.
Interestingly,
Parineeti Chopra
will be producing the
project.
SID-ALIA
GOING STRONG
Sylistas: Sisters Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan sure
make the act of coming out of the airport look like a runway walk.
They make casual look classy with their oomph and grace. We like
MASALA FIX
SRK-Anushka
team up for
Imtiaz Ali
Shah Rukh Khan and Imtiaz Ali have
come together for a film. And they
have also locked Anushka Sharma
for it. She is currently shooting with
Salman Khan for Sultan. This will
be Anushkas third film with the
superstar after her debut
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and
Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
NAME GAME
Two hot to handle: Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif set the dais on fire
when they appeared together for a promotional event. Dont they look
like the cutest besties on earth?
MASALA FIX
OOPS!
So everyone at Dharma
Productions was amused when a
website conjectured that Deepika
Padukone and Fawad Khan were
doing a film for the banner. The
website even put up funky posters
of the two. It all looked convincing
except that it isnt true. As of now,
Dharma has no plans of a film
with the pair. But we agree, they
do make a good pair.
Glory boys: Fawad Khan and Sidharth Malhotra sure made Shakun Batras day when they hoisted him up
in the air in as they were celebrating the success of their film Kapoor & Sons. Oh boy!
VARUN
GOES SOLO
KAT EATS
THE CREAM
We already told you that Tarun
Mansukhani will finally don
the directors hat post Dostana.
Salman Khans banner has roped
him in to direct the film. We hear,
Katrina Kaif has been signed for
this project. The role was initially
offered to Priyanka Chopra and
Deepika Padukone but both
cited date problems.
MASALA FIX
AHAAN SHETTY,
SUNEIL SHETTYS
SON AND ATHIYA
SHETTYS BROTHER,
IS GEARING UP
FOR HIS ACTING
DEBUT. HE IS
BEING TRAINED
AT WORKSHOPS
UNDER CASTING
DIRECTOR, MUKESH
CHHABRA
Bhatt naturally: Varun Dhawan was shooting with Alia Bhatt at a studio. Mahesh Bhatt
came to meet his daughter and bumped into Varun and showered him with much affection,
much to the young stars happiness.
Bips and
Karan to tie
the knot?
Tame it down
A popular superstar was not so happy
watching a young star make a legendary
actor uncomfortable with his gimmicks
at an award function. He didnt express
his displeasure at that moment. But later
he reprimanded the youngster for fooling
around with a veteran, someone with whom
even seniors never cross the line.
Shreya Chaudhry
GEEK
TO CHIC
PREVIEW
SARABJIT
Release Date:
Banner:
Producer:
Director:
Music:
Cast:
Omung Kumar
The Plot
ON THE SET
Kolkata
Calling
Raghuvendra Singh visits the set of the Bengali
film Praktan in the City Of Joy, Kolkata
STORY:
Sudipa (Rituparna
Sengupta), a career
woman in her 30s and
Malini (Aparajita Adhya),
a homemaker with a fiveyear-old daughter (Avipsa
Basak) become friendly on
a train journey between
Mumbai and Kolkata.
Director's cut:
Nandita, Rituparna,
Sabitri, Shiboprosad
and Soumitra take
a break
Lost in
the crowd:
Prosenjit,
Rituparna,
Aparajita and
Avipsa during
a scene
Perfect frame:
Sabitri Chatterjee
and Soumitra
Chatterjee rehearse
their scene
Awwdorable: Rituparna,
Avipsa and Aparajita
share a light moment
while filming a scene
Summer
siren
In summer, youll see me
in a pool. Summer means
I should be on a beach, do
scuba diving anything in
water. And Im also the kind
of person who likes to sit on
a balcony when there is fresh
breeze blowing and read a
book. Im not someone who
feels hot all the time. So I
dont need to be in an airconditioned room. Im happy
if its just breezy.
- Excerpts from the cover
story with the svelte
Parineeti Chopra where
she gives tips on living it
up in scorching climes
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ET
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SONAM
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KATRINA
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Fringed sandals
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PRIYANKA
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The trick is to keep the rest of
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SHIVAN AND
NARRESH
Indian women have the most suited body type for swimwear.
The curves accentuate the beauty of a swimsuit, whether its
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Pear Shape
Pear-shaped women are torso heavy.
The idea is to shift the focus to
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Anything from a diagonal cut maillot
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is recommended. They must give
prominence to the collarbones apart
from opting for higher cuts at the
hip, which make the legs look long
and slender. Also, colour blocking
with high contrast colours would suit
this body type.
SONAM
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KATRINA
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Women with a
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should select
necklines that help to
accentuate the bust
and create curves.
Halter bandeaus and
triangular bikinis work
the best for them. A
trikini would also be
a great option as it
gives an illusion of a
lean and curvy figure.
Moreover, cut-outs in
the midriff help the
eye to presume a
slender waist.
ATHIYA
SHETTY
Curvy/Hourglass
Athletic
Any silhouette
would work for
them. From a
quintessential maillot
to a two-piece swimsuit,
they can experiment with
different styles and cuts. Most
Indian body types fit into this
category. This is best suited for
a swimsuit. They can pick a bikini
to emphasise their waistline, or
a halter to underline the bust.
You could even go in for a highwaisted bottom and bralet as
the roaring 60s are back. If
youre heavier on the bust,
avoid bandeau tops.
DEEPIKA
PADUKONE
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So, youre heading to the
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We prep your vanity
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VARUN
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Maxi by
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Sunglasses
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Sunglasses from
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Denim shorts from Dsquared2
our
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Sunscreen by
Jack Black
JACQUELINE
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Yamamoto
Shorts from
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PRIYANKA CHOPRA
NARGIS FAKHRI
VARUN DHAWAN
SONAM KAPOOR
SIDHARTH MALHOTRA
RANVEER SINGH
ALIA BHATT
FAWAD KHAN
AND
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ASTE
Beach
PREITY
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KAR
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KAP
Alia Bhatt in
Shaandaar
Aishwarya
Rai Bachchan
in Dhoom 2
AN
SH
AISHWARYA RAI IN
DHOOM 2
OOR IN T
A
Tashan is primarily
remembered for
the scene when
Kareena Kapoor
Khan emerges out of
the water in a lime
green bikini. She
frenetically shed the
pounds to earn the
million dollar 'size
zero' look!
DEEPIKA PADUKONE
IN COCKTAIL
Sharmilla Tagore in
An Evening In Paris
Parveen Babi in Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Zeenat Aman in Qurbaani
Zeenat Aman and Amitabh
Bachchan in Pukar
Urmila Matondkar in Rangeela
Salman Khan in Pyaar Kiya
Toh Darna Kya
BLAST FROM
THE PAST
They had the boxers
in knots and lungis
in loops. Each time
our femme fatales
have stepped on the
beach they have made
headlines!
AT
IN
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While white did wonders for Zeenat Aman and Mandakini, Minissha Lamba failed
miserably in Kidnap. Tusshar Kapoor did try to pull off a John Abraham in KSKHH but
couldnt duplicate the macho overkill. And speaking about Esha Deols bikini shot in
Dhoom... well it left the audiences disappointed.
Esha Deol in Dhoom Tusshar Kapoor in Kya Super Kool Hai Hum Minisha Lamba in Kidnap
COVER STORY
summer
of cool
Parineeti Chopra talks about how to get a perfect body this summer.
Anuradha Choudhary tracks the secret of the superfit actress
Every once in a while comes a time in an actors life when he or she finds themselves at the crossroads.
When it seems like it could be make or break for them. When you have no choice but to change
your trajectory or perish. A year and half ago, Parineeti Chopra deiceded she couldnt continue the way she was
anymore. Her talent, of course, was never in doubt. But her weight became a talking point.
Could she afford to carry those extra kilos when her contemporaries were flaunting well-sculpted bodies?
She couldnt. So she dropped off the radar to work on herself. Today the transformation is complete.
Shes shed those extra kilos. Shes toned up and raring to go. I didnt like the way I was, she claims. I had to do this
for myself. I still have a few months to go for my ideal body. But Im happy. Were on the Morjim beach in Goa, soaking
up the sun. Its our summer special. What better place than Goa for it. The camera drools all over her.
She exults in the attention. A wispy curl blows off her face, the breeze has been making overtures all day. Far away
the sun gently kisses the ocean. And Parineeti exclaims, Ive never felt more confident of my body than now!
She poses for the camera with verve anew. Its the look of a woman in love with herself. Back in Mumbai, were sitting
in a tony eatery. Weve placed our order. And the attention turns to the actress. Shes sans make-up
and glowing like a 1000-watt bulb. Her fitness regime clearly doing wonders.
Food and fitness are favourite topics with her, so I begin by asking...
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And today?
It was understandable
that it would happen
because I debuted with an
overweight character.
I carried that forward
to the next few films.
So people had accepted
me in that form. The
problem was they didnt
understand why Id lost
the weight. They thought
that Id lost weight
because some producer or
director had told me Now
please become skinny.
Which was not the case!
Ive wanted to lose weight
for the past 10 years. Ive
been overweight for 10
years. I was in the midst
of losing weight when
I became an actor. And
then I became so busy that
I didnt work on myself.
Last year, when I started
doing up my house I was
like okay this is the time
I can work on myself.
I had six months, I wasnt
shooting. So I could diet,
exercise, experiment
whatever.
It exists. I have
experienced it when
I was overweight. Body
shaming works both ways
for overweight people and
underweight people. Some
actresses have been called
anorexic just because
theyre thin. But you dont
know why someone is a
certain weight. They could
have a medical issue. How
can you body shame them?
But the most important
thing is how the person
whos being body shamed
reacts. Some people
I know are comfortable
with the way they look.
In my first interview
with Filmfare, Id said
nobody likes a fat actress
because actresses are
supposed to look beautiful
and fit. And people
thought that I was trying
to be rebellious and be
like main aisi hi hoon.
But I didnt want to be
fat. Its just that I was too
busy working on four
films back to back. I had
no time for myself. When
people would ask me, Are
you one of those actresses
whos comfortable the way
she is? Id say no. I know
I can look better and I want
to. So I never reacted to
body shamming because
I used to agree with them.
Its taken me a year to lose
this much weight. Im sure
its going to take six more
months to reach where
I want to.
vivamayr is not
a spa. Its a medical
clinic where you
can get yourself
tested for
allergies and
intolerances. But
the real work is
yours. You have
to eat right and
work out
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COVER STORY
The mirror is my
inspiration. When
I look at myself in the
mirror, I am like okay
I want to keep this.
I tell myself Ive eaten
everything I wanted
to. I know it tastes
great but I dont
need it now. Again
if I feel like eating
something, I do.
I never deprive myself
something. Like a green
tea or a soup. There is
always soup in my fridge.
It satisfies your craving
and youve not done
any harm. But midnight
cravings dont happen
anymore. Your body stops
craving stuff on its own.
Like, Id see pictures of
Nutella sandwiches and
Id want it. Now I look at
it and Im like Arrgh,
I cant have it. Your mind
switches off.
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COVER STORY
FITNESS
MANIA
HOME FEATURE
Hearthstopper!
RAVEEENA TANDON HAS CREATED HER OWN GREEN OASIS
IN CONCRETE MUMBAI, FINDS SUMAN SHARMA
PHOTOGRAPHS: PAVITRA SAITH|STYLIST: BORNALI THAKUR|HAIR: JAYA M SURVEY
In her posh
living room
he song
Tumse jo
dekhte hi
pyar hua,
in Raveena
Tandons
debut film Patthar Ke
Phool listed the famous
roads in Mumbai Kabhi
Linking Road, kabhi
Warden Road, kabhi
Caddel Road, kabhi
Peddar Road Raveena
says her house journey
has also been like that
with her addresses
changing. Initially, she
moved from her dads
(filmmaker Ravi Tandon)
bungalow in Juhu to her
own house in
Lokhandwala in Andheri.
After marrying distributor
Anil Thadani, the couple
moved to Linking Road in
Bandra. Now, they live in
their sea facing bungalow,
Neelaya in Bandra.
As you enter the
bungalow, you see a huge
idol of Lord Ganesha. The
actress is spiritual and says
the temple is her favourite
spot in the house. Its a
space where the family sits
together and also performs
aarti in the presence of the
pandit. The beauty of the
temple is that it is visible
from every balcony of the
bungalow. Also, its perfect
according to Vastu
Shastra, she explains.
The actress reveals that
the architectural scheme
of her house doesnt
follow a single theme but
is an amalgamation of
several influences like
Moroccan, European and
South Indian styles. The
garden area has wooden
carved pillars much like
the ones you see in
Kerala. The porch has a
Moroccan touch whereas
the bedrooms have a
French theme.
With her
pet at the
entrance
The eyecatching
dressing table
This is
the kids
favourite
area
during
house
parties
he other parts of
the house offer a
glimpse of
contemporary
architecture. She was
always fond of traditional
Kerala architecture, with
its infusion of open spaces
and greenery into the
house. But she wanted a
modern twist to that.
I wanted to bring the
outdoors into the indoors.
In a city like Mumbai, a
green cover is rare. You
dont see plants; you dont
hear birds chirping
around. But in my house,
you will hear birds. This is
what I always wanted to
IN A CITY LIKE MUMBAI, A GREEN COVER IS RARE. YOU DONT SEE PLANTS; YOU DONT
HEAR BIRDS CHIRPING AROUND. BUT IN MY HOUSE, YOU WILL HEAR BIRDS. THIS IS WHAT
I ALWAYS WANTED - TO BE ABLE TO WAKE UP IN THE MORNING AND HEAR BIRDS SINGING
AND TO THROW OPEN MY WINDOWS TO SEE A GREEN PATCH AND LOVELY FLOWERS
be able to wake up in the
morning and hear birds
singing and to throw open
my windows to see a green
patch and lovely flowers.
Her husband Anil was
particular about not
chopping off the trees
around to accommodate
the plan. Rather he insisted
on working the bungalow
plan around the trees. She
smiles, You can see the
HOME FEATURE
In the royal
dining area
The bar is
modern and has
an exotic facade
The antique
pieces add
beauty to home
HOME FEATURE
Raveena s
favorite corner is
the temple area
and gold elements. The
living room has chairs
brought in from Bali. The
antique table with gold
mirror work was picked up
from Delhi. The
corresponding gold
cushion covers were
brought in from London.
Another white and gold set
was picked up from
Lavanya Hansrajs store.
One guest room is all
black, grey and silver and
the other one is done up in
stone and marble. The
kids (Rasha and Ranbir)
room looks bright and
sunny with wooden
flooring in the bathroom.
My bedroom and balcony
have many plants. The
balcony is my favourite
part of the house. When
my friends come over, we
sit in the balcony and
gossip over coffee.
The entertainment room
houses a huge TV and a
home theatre system.
aveena says
visitors often
mention the
positive vibe in
the house. Its not the walls
but the people who live in a
home that contribute to the
positive vibes. Its the
laughter of my children, the
goodwill of my friends, the
warmth we share as a
family that adds to the
feeling of well-being.
n
Touchwood!
The cozy
corner outside
Rare artefacts
decorate the
temple area
AN
ACTOR
PREPARES
And then providence came
in the form of Neerja. A biopic
that has her name written on
it! Sonam Kapoor gave the
performance of her life, an air
of tragedy and anguish seldom
seen on scene. This was
Sonams annus mirabilis...
FEATURE
Lil Brave
Heart
S
F A I R Y TA L E P R I N C E S S B - T O W N B A L L E R I N A F A S H I O N G O D D E S S
SONAM KAPOOR HAS MOVED BEYOND THESE MONIKERS TO STRUT HER
ACTING CHOPS. JITESH PILLAAI TRIES TO STRING HER MAGIC IN WORDS
yammer to fill the air in. There was one occasion when
I misunderstood her intentions and wrote a particularly
harsh piece. That was bad journalism. If she was hurt
she didnt show it. Sorry Sonam.
But Sonam hung in there. Her acting chops were
drubbed down but she took it chin up. She made it
as the countrys biggest stylista and represented us
at international events including Cannes. She became
a designers muse. Then Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
and Aanand L Rai stepped in. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
and Raanjhanaa respectively offered glimmers of what
she could be. Under the right hands she could shine
like a beacon.
A photo shoot with Sonam is like a mini movie
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PHOTOGRAPHS: MUNNA S
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All
EYES on
SANON
KRITI SANON yearns to be part of the rat race.
ASHWINI DESHMUKH is won over by her no-pretence stance
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that staying faithful in a
relationship is important
to her. And that goes for
her partner too. Perhaps,
thats where things fall
short, she muses If I ever
get into a relationship,
I wouldnt want to talk
about it. Id never want
people to discuss my
personal life. Its not about
lying or denying, you need
to keep it private to protect
yourself. I come from
a middle class Punjabi
family. I dont know how
relatives would react to
boyfriends and such stuff.
hes been
receiving
compliments
galore for her
porcelain beauty.
But being known as a good
actor is her key concern.
She says shes willing to
work hard to achieve that.
Its easy to do commercial
films, look good and dance
well. But theres a part of
her that craves to perform.
When I dont get that,
I feel restless. Its important
to strike a balance between
doing art and commercial
films. Raabta is the movie
shes working extra hard
on. Playing the character
demands physical skills.
There are underwater
sequences where shes
required to emote too.
So shes learning to swim
and scuba dive. Shes
also learning horse
riding and undergoing
weapons training.
She feels lucky to be
part of such a unique film.
Usually, actors choose
films but sometimes films
choose you. I believe
Raabta is a film I was
meant to do, she says
reminiscing, Ive been
meeting Dinu (Dinesh
Vijan) even before I signed
With Sushant
Singh in Raabta
Dilwale
HIGH
HIMESH
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on
A tune a day is
HIMESH RESHAMMIYAS
mantra to beat the survival blues.
USHNOTA PAUL couldnt but agree
SALMAN KHAN
IS LIKE MY ELDER
BROTHER. HE HAS
A GREAT SENSE OF
MUSIC. HES A FINE
HUMAN BEING.
I CANT DESCRIBE HOW
GENEROUS HE IS. HE
HAS BEEN A GUIDING
FORCE. I VALUE HIS
ADVICE
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INTERVIEW
experiment. He agrees
he has to let go of his
insecurity. He mentions
he did experiment once
with Banaras: A Mystic
Love Story. Critics loved
it. But thats the only flop
of his career. Ask him if
that means he will only
cater to the masses and
he argues, Main jahan
rahoon isnt massy. Aashiq
Banaya Aapne won me
the Filmfare Award for
Best Playback Singer.
He reveals there is a lot
of money riding on brand
Himesh Reshammiya. He
has composed for 120 films
and has 650 songs to his
credit and that he says is
a huge benchmark to live
up to.
e owes his
journey as a
composer to
Salman Khan.
When he was 16,
his father signed Salman
Khan as an actor. That
film never happened.
Salman promised to give
him a break after listening
to the songs that he had
composed for the film.
He kept his promise with
Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna
Kya (1998). Himesh went
on to compose for other
Salman starrers like Hello
Brother, Bodyguard, Maine
Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Dil Ne
Jise Apna Kahaa and Tere
Naam. The title track of
Salmans recent Prem
Ratan Dhan Paayo (PRDP)
last year won young singer
Palak Muchhal many
awards. Says he, Salman
is like my elder brother.
He also has a great sense of
music. Hes a fine human
being. I cant describe how
generous he is. He has
been a guiding force.
I value his advice.
Hes choosy about
to reinvent my music by
collaborating with new
voices, he reasons. He
reveals that this stance of
promoting new talent has
come from Salim Khan.
Salim saab says you
need to give back to the
industry. He, as a writer,
had promoted Amitabh
Bachchan saab. Salman
Khan has always promoted
new talent including me.
Himesh handpicks his
singers keeping in mind
the composition. Also, he
doesnt believe in singing
all the songs he composes
even when he enjoys a
carte blanche over it. He
didnt sing Bekhudi and
Main woh chaand in Teraa
Surroor but sang Teri yaad
from the same film.
He considers a singer
to be almost the hero
of the film and says
hes as important as the
composition. I knew
Hookah bar (Khiladi
786), Chalao na nainon
se (Bol Bachchan) or the
PIRACY IS
KILLING REVENUE.
THATS WHY OUR
MUSIC INDUSTRY
IS NOT BEING ABLE
TO REACH THE
NEXT LEVEL
With Salman
Khan
With Bhushan
Kumar
composer Vipin
Reshammiya
Aap ki kashish
(AASHIQ BANAYA AAPNE)
Hookah bar
(KHILADI 786)
n an earlier era, a
single composer
created an entire
movie album but now
times have changed.
Himesh strangely guns
for the change. Bhushan
Kumar is a visionary
who took more than
one music director in
Roy and delivered such
fabulous music. It might
not be a healthy thing
for a composer because
you have to share credit
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6016
going
on
No one has
tweeted anything
about it (his acting
in Jai Gangaajal),
expect Arshad
Warsi. Im not angry
or offended. I know
they are all islands
into themselves
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person and over the social media.
Everyone craves appreciation.
All these good wishes mean Ive
done something right. The actor
community, however, has been slow
in showing the appreciation. Jha
laughs that off, No one has tweeted
anything expect Arshad Warsi. Im
not angry or offended. I know they
are all islands into themselves.
He acknowledges it wasnt easy to
switch between the director and the
actor. I tell my actors that their life
hinges between 'Action!' and 'Cut!'.
What they are beyond that doesnt
matter. I too followed that advice
and kept the filmmaker separate
from the actor.
Priyanka Chopra
isnt a lazy actor
and will demand
another take if she
isnt satisfied. She
doesnt shy from the
sheer physicality of
it all. She must have
run around half of
Bhopal beating up
the bad guys. But
she did it without
complaint
Explaining a scene
to Priyanka Chopra
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In
SHAKUN BATRA TALKS ABOUT MAKING MOVIES THAT ENGAGE THE VIEWERS
IN A MEANINGFUL BANTER. RACHIT GUPTA LISTENS IN
CONVERSATION
O
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nt
Sharing a light mome
set
with Fawad on the
Shakuns favourite
HOLLYWOOD
FILMMAKERS
HAL ASHBY
MIKE NICHOLS
WOODY ALLEN
BILLY WILDER
Films : Sunset
Boulevard (1950)
The Apartment (1960)
Stalag 17 (1953)
Double Indemnity (1944)
RUMOUR
SPOT POLL
KAREENA
KAPOOR KHAN
HAS IT
ARJUN
KAPOOR
AYUSHMANN
KHURRANA
SONAM
KAPOOR
I recently read a report,
which stated that after
the success of Neerja
I wasnt getting any work.
It was also said that I was
actually worried and upset
about the situation.
ALIA
BHATT
The most
bizarre thing
I read about
myself was that
Im Mahesh
Bhatt and Pooja
Bhatts daughter.
I was shocked
and found it
damn gross.
VARUN DHAWAN
The weirdest rumour I heard
was that I made Shraddha
Kapoor cry because I shouted at
her once. The truth is that
she yells at me all the time.
SIDHARTH
MALHOTRA
ONE RANDOM RUMOUR
IS THAT IM FROM SURAT.
THE OTHER ONE IS THAT
IM RELATED TO MANISH
MALHOTRA. SOME EVEN
SUGGEST IVE COME
FROM A TELEVISION
BACKGROUND.
SPOT POLL
SONAKSHI
SINHA
JACQUELINE
FERNANDEZ
That Im dating
Jackie Chan.
Hilarious!
The news
was that
while
I was inside
a spa, it
had got
demolished
from the
outside.
This was
printed in
the Mumbai
newspapers
while I was
shooting in
Chandigarh.
ATHIYA
SHETTY
THE STRANGEST
RUMOUR I HEARD
ABOUT MYSELF WAS
THAT I HAD SIGNED
A NO DATING
CLAUSE WITH
SOORAJ PANCHOLI
WHILE WE WERE
SHOOTING HERO.
RAJKUMMAR RAO
Apparently, people believe Im
demanding on the set and that I ask to
see the final cut of my films. Its untrue.
In fact, those close to me say that Im
the most chilled out on the set.
PREITY ZINTA
There have been
many rumours like
I had converted to
Islam, that I had
gone bankrupt,
that when my
dad passed
away, I had to
support my
family... and
such things.
FAWAD
KHAN
I keep hearing
and reading that
I was a child
model and that
I started modelling
at the age of 13.
KRITI SANON
You are rumoured to have refused a film,
which actually you were never offered or
youve been replaced in a film that you
were never part of in the first place.
NARGIS FAKHRI
THE FACT THAT I WAS
ALL SET TO TURN
LESBIAN WAS JUST SO
INSANE AND WEIRD.
I WAS SHOCKED
HOW PEOPLE CAN
MAKE SUCH BIZARRE
HEADLINES.
PARINEETI
CHOPRA
The rumour was that I had
paid Aditya Chopra to cast
me in Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl.
The person who wrote the
story must have been crazy
to actually write that a
nobody like me then, giving
money to Aditya Chopra to
make a film for her! Also,
even when Ive met a person
just for 10 minutes, the next
day, I get to read about my
linkup with him.
SPOT POLL
SHARMAN
JOSHI
FOUR TO FIVE YEARS
AGO, I WAS DECLARED
DEAD ON FACEBOOK
AND TWITTER. PEOPLE
EVEN CALLED TO CHECK
IF THAT WAS TRUE.
ADITI RAO
HYDARI
That Im a
descendent
of Audrey
Hepburn. And
its all because
of the picture
seen below.
GULSHAN
DEVAIAH
TAAPSEE
PANNU
I had barely begun my
career when people got me
married and said that I was
leaving the industry.
RICHA CHADHA
I HEARD THAT I AM AN NRI.
NOW, THAT WAS FUNNY.
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Heres how JW Marriot Sahar, Mumbai proved to be the perfect celestial venue for our glittery stars
Its a dream venue for a glittering wedding as well
he 61st Britannia
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the largest area offered by any
hotel in the city. The exotic
NOSTALGIA
TOP WORD
OF
THE
e kahan aa gaye
hum from Silsila
(1981) is one of
the most romantic
Hindi film songs
ever. The free verse
incorporated in the song,
Main aur meri tanhai,
aksar yeh baatein karte
hain heard in Amitabh
Bachchans rich baritone,
takes it to a new level.
The lines burn with the
pathos of unrequited love,
Majboor yeh halaat idhar
bhi hai, udhar bhi/tanhai
ki ek raat idhar bhi hai,
udhar bhi and say it all.
You can close your eyes
and experience the pain.
And to think that Javed
Akhtar became a lyricist
purely by accident. Yash
Chopra, who mostly
worked with Sahir
Ludhianvi, was looking
for a worthy replacement
after Sahirs death in 1980.
Chopra had worked with
the Salim-Javed team of
scenarists since Deewaar
(1975) and knew that
Akhtar dabbled in poetry.
He requested him to try his
hand at writing the lyrics
for his film revolving
around an extramarital
Amitabh
Bachchan
and Rekha
in Silsila
NOSTALGIA
writing poetry since
an early age and began
winning competitions,
representing his school
and later college.
Why he carved out a
career as a scenarist and
not a lyricist is a mystery.
Apparently, he had a
deep rooted angst against
his father for marrying
again and didnt reach a
rapprochement with him
till his last days. That
resentment reportedly led
him to forsake poetry. He
picked up the pen again
after his fathers demise in
1976 to affect a catharsis
and continue his lineage.
AKHTARS LYRICS
IN SAATH SAATH
REFLECTED THE PAIN
OF RELATIONSHIPS
DYING IN THE BATTLE
FOR SURVIVAL. SUCCESS
OF SONGS LIKE PYAR
MUJHSE JO KIYA TUMNE,
YEH TERA GHAR YEH
MERA GHAR AND TUMKO
DEKHA TOH YEH KHAYAL
AAYA ENSURED HE WAS
NO ONE-HIT WONDER
1 Anil Kapoor
and Sridevi in
Mr India
2 Shah Rukh
Khan and
Sushmita Sen
in Main Hoon
Na
3 Aamir Khan
Tabu in Virasat
5 Gracy Singh
and Aamir
Khan in Lagaan
6 Shah Rukh
Khan in
Swades
Topsongs
10
1 Dekha ek khwab
2 Tumko dekha to
3 Chehra hai ya
4 Ek do teen
5 Ek ladki ko dekha
to aisa laga
7 Panchi nadiya
pawan ke jhoke
Film: Refugee (2000)
Music: Anu Malik
Singer: Sonu Nigam
9 Dard-e-disco
Iktara
NOSTALGIA
1 Hrithik Roshan
2 Aishwarya Rai
Bachchan in Jodhaa
Akhtar
ention must
also be made of
Shyam Benegals
Zubeida (2001),
where Javed came
together with AR
Rahman once again. In
the ill-fated love story of
an actress-turned royalty,
Javeds pen covered
the entire spectrum of
emotions. Mehendi hai
rachne wali spoke of
bridal dreams, Dheeme
dheeme gaaon of the
first flush of love, Mehki
mehki hai raahein of
togetherness and So gaye
hain kho gaye hain the
most haunting was all
about dreams succumbing
to reality.
The OSTs of Main Hoon
Na (2004) and Kal Ho Naa
Ho (2003) were fresh off
the farm too. Songs like
Tumhe jo maine dekha,
Chale jaise hawaein, as
well as the title song from
the former and Har ghadi
badal rahi hai, Mahi ve,
Its the time to disco,
Kucch to hua hai from the
latter were chartbusters.
He composed to late
INSTA LIKE
Holi-day mode
Attempt at a
Holi hued selfie
COLOUR ME RED
Shah Rukh Khan may not have played Holi. But he sure
knows how to add a dash of colour to his super hot selfies.
The tech-savvy superstar shared his love for the festival of
colours in the coolest way possible.
Done for
the day
THE
AFTERMATH
TWOS
COMPANY
Sushant Singh Rajput took his Holi celebrations to a big scale at the
Zoom Holi party with Jacqueline Fernandez. The pair not only had a fun
day, the two didnt miss an opportunity for a selfie with the crowd either.
#HoliHai
PLAY
ON
Kriti Sanon
shared an
adorable
collage of her
celebration,
while she
advocated a
safe and waterfree Holi to her
fans. We like.
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Alia Bhatt
seems to be
a rare blend
of effervescence, spunk
and talent. And while many
may liken her to Kareena
Kapoor Khan, she stands
out as her own person, eyecatching whenever shes on
screen. Be it in the intense
Highway or the fun-loving
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
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OH MY FAWAD!
Alia Bhatt
Theres no doubt
that Fawad Khan
is a talented
actor and his
interview (March
23) only shows us
the man behind the
magic. The interview
also gave information
about his growing years.
His candid take on work
and his diabetic condition
Fawad Khan
Just
one
GLOBETROTTER
Point
Manoj Bajpayee
Sonakshi Sinha
RAH-RAH RAJKUMMAR
Rajkummar Rao's interview
(March 23) certainly makes
us sit up and take notice
of him. His candour when
it comes to the hypocritical
stance of society and the
Censor Board towards his
latest film Aligarh, voices
concerns that most of us
have but dont have the
courage to admit.
Kaustubh Shah, Kolkata
Kartik Aaryan
A NEW LEAF
The stylish and moody photo
play with Kartik Aaryan (March
23) showed us a different
side to the upcoming actor,
who is now best remembered
for his true-to-life monologue
about the issues men face in
relationships and how difficult
it is to please a woman
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Manoj Bajpayee is a
stellar actor. His recent
act in Aligarh and in the
short film Taandav prove
exactly that. Heres hoping
his performances are
cherished long after the
films have left the screens.
Devendra Kumar, Ranchi
Your Last Word, Requiem
for Bravery (March 23) is
a fitting tribute to the late
Neerja Bhanot as well as
to Ram Madhvanis film
Neerja. Sonam Kapoor
deserves kudos for her
portrayal of the brave
airhostess who laid down
her life in the line of duty.
MPS Chadha, Mohali
The tete-a-tete with Zaheer
Khan (Bowled Over,
March 23) showcased a
different side to the Indian
pace bowler, who laughs
and cries while watching
movies like a true blue
Hindi film buff.
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The dysfunctional family in Kapoor & Sons seems to have touched hearts
GOOD EFFORT
Kapoor & Sons is a fresh and novel attempt at
family drama. The film, produced by Dharma
Productions, doesnt have any resemblance to
the fluffy filmmaking style of producer Karan
Johar. The most attractive part of the film, apart
from Fawad Khan, is the way homosexuality has
been handled. The movie talks about relevant
themes using the relatable Kapoor characters as
a medium. A whimsical grandfather obsessed with
dying (Rishi Kapoor), his weary accountant son
(Rajat Kapoor) and nagging wife (Ratna Pathak
Shah) are the strength of this film. Avoiding
clichs, Kapoor & Sons brings maturity and
complexity to a tested and tried genre.
Priyadarshan Babu, Mumbai
TWIVIEWS
@KaurNamanpreet:
Kapoor & Sons makes
you laugh in the first half
and cry in the second.
Loved all the characters
in the film especially the
one played by Sidharth
Malhotra.
@carthicck:
Kapoor & Sons is a well
written and executed
film with brilliant
performances by Alia
Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra
and Fawad Khan.
@maheshkumarn99:
Kapoor & Sons is an
awesome movie with
a great message. The
second half of the film
left me sobbing.
READER REVIEWS
With Kapoor & Sons you witness the same. Every
person in the audience is able to identify with
family intrigue as its played out in the film. Not
just their dysfunctions and unresolved issues, the
movie showcases the conflicts and the ultimate
reconciliation.
Suneha Gupta, New Delhi
FAMILY GAME
Kapoor & Sons revolves around a contemporary
but conflicting family. Alia Bhatt, Fawad Khan
and Sidharth Malhotra have done an immaculate
job portraying their young characters. Ratna
Pathak Shah and Rajat Kapoor keep the audience
engaged with their constant marital bickering and
emotional friction. Rishi Kapoor, through his lively
attitude and optimism, steals the show. Watch
this movie with your family to accept and love it
with all its flaws.
Charvi Kathuria, Delhi
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Fawad Khans
droolworthy looks, Alia
Bhatts bubbliness,
Sidharth Malhotras
simplicity and Rishi
Kapoors comic timing
makes Kapoor & Sons a
must watch!
@iamkashifz:
Kapoor & Sons is a
great film. Rishi Kapoor
steals the show with his
phenomenonal act.
@MeeratTariq1:
Ratna Pathak Shah
and Rajat Kapoor are
outstanding in Kapoor
& Sons.
@White_antelope:
Kapoor & Sons left me
touched. Fawad Khan
has exemplary acting
skills that carry the
movie consistently.
@PranavSahani7:
Kapoor & Sons is made
specifically for a niche
audience.
@imeandmyzelf:
Kapoor & Sons is funny,
real, heartwarming and
relatable.
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Ki & Ka reverses the existing gender roles and makes a case for partners finding their own calling in
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gracious move
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her fans
personally!
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for cricket
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to Kolkata
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Pakistan and
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on the streets
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CRICKETING GODS
he trailer of
Azhar has aired
and Emraan
Hashmi seems
to be in cracking
form. Hes got
the playing
shots, the swaggers, the
mannerisms down pat.
You almost believe youre
watching one of the most
wristy players, Mohmmed
Azharuddin, in action.
Azhar was one of the
most successful players
and captains India has
produced. His Test batting
average of 45.03 stands
there with the best. Hes
made more Test hundreds
22, than half centuries
21. His record of winning
14 Test matches was the
best by an Indian captain
then. It was bettered
later by Sourav Ganguly,
who had 21 Test wins as
captain.
Azhar was the true
cricketing superstar,
leading a glamorous life,
linked with hot starlets
and seemingly blessed
by the gods to change the
nature of an innings by
the flick of his wrists. He
was also an agile fielder,
taking 105 catches in the