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Direct to the point
You can either make a good film or a bad film; you can’t make a hit film…movie-making is a business of magic rather than logic…it is more important to have luck rather than talent…there have been bad films that have done well…while there have been some good films that haven’t done well at all…the pearls of wisdom for the entertainment industry are never-ending.
“You follow the rules and you can never make a film,” Ravinder Prashar, Chandigarh-bred, Mumbai-based assistant director, who is back to attend a workshop at the Morph Academy for acting, tries decoding as to what goes into making of a good film. “I’ll be teaching them that presentation is the key to success. It’ll be right from the history of motion pictures starting from 1895 to the art of presentation till 2012.” It’s just a low-down to some of the tricks of the trade that he picked up while on the job. Says Ravinder, who has been an assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt during the making of Jakham, Dushmam and Sangarsh, “We have given the film industry an industry status, but it is not an industry. Nobody will offer a loan if you want to make a film. Whereas banks will easily finance if you want to start any other joint venture.” There are no rules, no formulas, no recipes, only some frantic shots at hitting the bull’s eye, mildly guided by public tastes at the moment; for instance, the current inclination to jump onto the Punjabi comedy bandwagon. “I’ll be making a bi-lingual film, Punjabi and Hindi, soon. It will be an out-and-out comedy and will feature all the fresh faces from this region.” He adds, “I debuted as a director with Kumar Sanu’s film in 2009 titled Yeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai…how your film runs…is all about magic on the audience rather than logic of the makers.” After the bi-lingual, it’s time to venture to crossover cinema. “I would really like to make a film on the lines of works by Mira Nair. I’m really inspired and influenced by her. We are working on the subject, but that’ll be my fourth or fifth film.” In between, there is yet another trivia. “Do you know that more than 80 per cent of the portfolios that come to Mahesh Bhatt’s production house are those of Punjabis?” Taking a cue, he is here to cater to those who can’t afford to go to Mumbai. manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Colour code
"Winter in last two years was dominated by shades of black, grey and purple but this season we see a burst of colour. Colour blocking is a rage internationally, but we are slowly lapping it up; the trend of coloured denim leggings and trousers has especially caught the fancy of fashionistas," says designer Abhi from the designer duo of Abhi and Rahul. He adds, "The fatal elegance of black is still in vogue and nothing can change it, but one can use it as a contrast for bright colours this season. Orange is another hot colour and this one is going close to the tangerine colour or subdued like the dry autumn leaves." While the fashionable acid-neon yellow colour changes to a deeper and warmer colour of mustard this season, velvet hues too are a trend to keep an eye on. The palette ranges from milky to black haze with deep emerald. "Royal dark blue colour competes with a piercing turquoise and both are popular. Orange, magenta, fluorescent green, yellow and dark to dull green are the colour of the season," says Indeep Sukarchakia from The Closet, Sector 11. While designers have diluted bright and juicy colours with neutral shades; gentle peach, light beige are the most fashionable shades to team up with bright hues. And, as always, the scale of grey colour is extremely popular — from the most light to almost black shades, so pick your shade for a chic yet chilly winter.
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First take
It is his love for his brother, love for the people of Punjab and faith in the dreams of others that made retired Wing Commander Vinay Puri produce his debut project Sadi Gali Aaya Karo, set for a December 14 release.
When other producers around sit down to organise money matters, this man doesn't have to fret and fume. "It is all thanks to my background that helps me in organising and keeping everything in place. I might have not been liked by many on the sets, but I guess they got used to it eventually," he says. Sadi Gali Aaya Karo, a romantic comedy directed by Pali, has an interesting take on the issue of both the states of Punjab and Haryana trying to get Chandigarh as their capital city. "It is a very different story and the treatment has been unique, very Bollywood kind. I made sure that the entire project, right from the start, was handled by the best people in this industry." Quiz him on an ex-defence person making movies and he laughs, "My brother, Anuj Puri always wanted to act; even when he was pursuing his engineering in Pune. So, I decided I had to do something for him. Sadi Gali Aaya Karo is the launch pad for him." The movie stars Anuj Puri in the lead along with Nav Bajwa and Zoya Afroz. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Cycle to greener tomorrow
After the success of last year’s cycle rally, Avon Cycles is all set to attempt Cyclogreen. This will engage the citizens of Chandigarh to take a unique pledge to cycle to work at least once in a week. The initiative has been crafted for a better and greener tomorrow. The Cyclogreen will see its flag-off in Chandigarh on December 23 from Rock Garden. The rally will have one lucky winner who will win a bicycle, autographed by the jockey.
Also present on the occasion were actor Aarya Babbar and footballer Sanjeev Maria. — TNS
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Spoonful of health
Manju Dewan
Method
Serve by placing one chestnut each on a soup spoon.
Water chestnut with soya sauce
Ingredients
For sauce
(Dewan is a Ludhiana-based
culinary expert)
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Festive fervour
The highlight
It has to be the performers for the classical evenings. Illustrious sitar player of the Imdadkhani Gharana Ustad Shujaat Husain Khan takes the centrestage on Saturday evening; Sunday is sawar ragini recital by Pandit Subhash Ghosh. Malini Awasthi would also be there with Awadhi folk and Sufiana music. Day’s events
Anarkali bazaar
Enjoy the feel of being in the street market of Mughal times, as craftsmen set their shop with a rich display of handicrafts. Varied food stalls would deliver lip-smacking delicacies, including Amritsari Tandoori Kulchey and Jaipur’s Dal Bhatti Churma. Past relics
Get acquainted with the bygone era by paying a visit to Bheema Devi Museum. The open-air museum houses the ruins of 11th century AD Hindu temple. Take a look at the creativity of young Turks who participate in a number of competitions — antakshari, fancy dress, painting and rangoli. “Special arrangements have been made for the visit of the differently-abled children on December 15. December 16 is the Heritage Walk by the senior citizens. There will spectacular fireworks on Saturday and Sunday! (On from 11am to 7pm) mona@tribunemail.com
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Redirecting the flow of life
Renu Saberwal
Tri bandhas
Moola bandha (Anal lock)
Moola means 'root' or 'source' in Sanskrit. The other meaning of moola is also 'anal'. The first chakra, Mooladhara chakra, resides at this location and moola bandha activates this chakra. Once the chakra is activated the pranic energy starts rising fast towards the top most chakra. How to do
Benefits: It energises the mooladhara chakra and thus helps to awaken the kundlini shakti. It bestows many physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
Uddiyana bandha
The word uddiyana means to rise up or to fly upward. This lock helps to direct prana into sushumna nadi so that it flows upward to sahasrara chakra. It can be practiced in a standing position or in padmasana or sukhasana. Perform it only on an empty stomach, and only after an exhalation. How to do
Benefits
Jalandhara Bandha
Jalan means ‘net’ and dhara means ‘stream’ or ‘flow’. This bandha is the lock which controls the network of nadis in the neck. How to do
This bandha can be practiced after inhalation or after exhalation here it’s explained with inhalation.
Benefits
(Saberwal is a yoga expert) — As told to Poonam Bindra
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Rich & royal
The delicacies have been prepared by specialty chefs from Kashmir using the authentic spices sourced from Kashmir. Aromatic mutton, chicken and vegetarian delicacies are definitely going to set your mood for the festive season along with tempting shorbas, salads and mouthwatering desserts. Kashmiri cuisine is considered to be rich because of the use of dry fruits and saffron.
Mouthwatering snacks like kabargah, paneer gul pasand and murgh shalimar along with main courses like gosht roganjosh, gustaba, rista, yakhani gosht and Kashmiri dum alu are definitely fit for the royal. Beverages include kawah and sheer chai. — TNS On till December 30
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An adventure worth embarking
A journey to reclaim the stolen treasure makes for the plot of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Director Peter Jackson’s film stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage. Based on JRR Tolkien’s work, this first part of the trilogy opened to high expectations this Friday. Just fine
I found the book better. The plot has many twists and turns which have not been that well captured. Compared to Lord of the Rings, I found it dull.
Sidhant Suri, class X student Adventurous tale
It is quite a bit of adventure. I enjoyed it thoroughly, specially the awesome use of
technology. Saurabh Sharma, anchor Little lengthy
I found it an average, good one-time watch. It’s the unyielding storyline that slows down the otherwise interesting
plot. Sandeep Singh, entrepreneur Humorous take
It’s a fun film, high on
humour. Dwarfs and the strange people keep one engrossed. Amanjeet Singh, govt employee Just awesome
This movie has it all — thrill, suspense, adventure and comedy.
Adiraj Singh, school student —
As told to Mona
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Anushka Sharma lashes out!
Anushka Sharma is not amused at all by the stories comparing her to Deepika Padukone and other actresses. She pours out her feelings. First Choice
None of my "friends" talk to papers and say I was X's first choice or Y's first choice. I am just really happy that I am working with Yash Chopra, Vishal Bhardwaj, Rajkumar Hirani and Anurag Kashyap back to back and I have signed (or done) their movies. I never pull anyone down. I don't throw garbage at anyone, so I would like people to stop throwing garbage at me. I cannot do what other actresses do and they cannot do what I do. On Deepika Padukone
There is no comparison or link between us. She has been around far longer and has done more movies. I have been choosy with my movies. I have not snatched any brand endorsement from her. I have enough brands and I do not need to reduce my fee because they pay me what I demand, happily so! My brands have renewed their contracts with me and I don't think that is happening with too many other heroines.
Actress Emma Stone hit rock bottom after suffering severe break-outs as a teenager. She was put on prescription medication to combat her spots. Her pimples returned as she struggled to shoot her first lead role in Easy A. "I am actually pretty interested in skin care, because I had bad hormonal acne when I was 17, and they put me on acne medication for it," a website quoted Stone as saying. "After two months of medication, I went off of it, and since then, my skin, my mouth, my lips, my eyes are all so dry. Then, I had stress acne when I was 20, when I did Easy A, which they kindly video-airbrushed out of the movie. "But I realised how debilitating and embarrassing it can be to have cystic acne. So, I am really interested in the biology of what makes up acne and how to work on it from the outside, too," she added. —IANS
Three cheers to motherhood
Actress Megan Fox says she is in a very happy space since giving birth to her first child. The 26-year-old gave birth to son Noah, in September and she is relishing every moment of being a mother, reported a magazine. "I love it. It's my favourite thing that I've ever done so far, so I'm happy with it," Fox said.The actress, who married Brian Austin Green, 39, in June 2010, also said Noah is currently on the verge of laughing. Fox said that she is sure her heart will explode with joy when he lets out his first giggle. "He is getting to that place where he's smiling and he's almost ready to laugh, and I can't wait for that baby laugh that almost makes you feel like you can fly ... like your heart is going to explode," she added. —PTI
Vidya Balan ties the knot
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan tied the knot with UTV head Siddharth Roy Kapoor in a ceremony which saw a mix of both Punjabi and Tamil traditions. The wedding rituals went on for over an hour at the well-decorated Green Mile Bungalow in Bandra, in the presence of family members of the bride and the groom. "The wedding ceremony is still on, it is a mix of both Punjabi and Tamil traditions. The food served is South Indian," a source close to Vidya said. The 34-year-old actress underwent three changes in costume during the wedding ceremony, one of them being a mustard saree with a pink blouse, matching the groom's yellow kurta and pink turban. —PTI
Call of the wild
Vishal Bhardwaj and Ekta Kapoor's forthcoming, Emraan Hashmi-starerr, Ek Thi Daayan, is a spooky take on witches. However, director Kannan Iyer was in for a surprise as the set seemed to have become a visiting ground for animals. When Kannan first began shooting for the film, at Film City (which is a thickly populated forest area), the sets were infested with reptiles from nowhere. The entire set had to be cleaned which meant that a lot of time was wasted and the shoot was delayed. The snakes were followed by a leopard, who made its way on to the sets and forest officials had to be called to finally trap the animal. This was not the last time. Another leopard was found for the second time when the crew members came on the sets early in the day. The shoot had to be cancelled till the ferocious animal was taken away. Then a pack of monkeys also came on the sets and created a lot of ruckus. Finally extra security was called in to control them and get them out of the sets. Tanuj Garg, CEO of Balaji Motion Pictures, says, “We had to call in extra security to get them out. But in a few minutes, they were back. There was some delay, but we couldn’t help it.” Filmcity is a popular shooting area for the film industry and no film set has ever seen such large number of visitors from the animal kingdom.
I think about love all the time: Taylor Swift
Country star Taylor Swift says she is obsessed with love. The 23-year-old singer, who is currently said to be dating Harry Styles from One Direction, has had bad relationship experiences, but says they have not put her off wanting a fairytale end to a relationship, reported a publication. "I think about love all the time. I have done since I was able to comprehend what love was, I daydream about it all the time. There was a relationship that was an extreme let-down, one that was a betrayal, one where I got cheated on, one where I had my self confidence chipped away piece by piece... But even after your heart explodes into a million pieces and you're thinking, 'Why did this have to happen?' You make eye contact with someone across the room and it clicks – and bang, you're in love again," she said. Despite her various romantic failures, Swift has learned something from every relationship. "I'd like to think I don't have to learn the same lesson twice. As I move on from men who hurt me, or were just not right, I think I can start to narrow it down. That's the hope anyway," she added. —PTI
I couldn't be happier: Anne
Actress Anne Hathaway has expressed her delight at winning a Golden Globe nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role in Les Miserables. The 30-year-old actress played the role of a tragic heroine Fantine in the film, which is being nominated for multiple awards including Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), reported a publication online. "What a great way to wake up! I couldn't be happier or more grateful for this news. Congratulations to Hugh Jackman and everyone who worked for their contribution to the best picture nomination," Hathaway said. Les Miserables, directed by Tom Hooper, is up against The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen and Silver Linings Playbook for Best Picture award.— PTI
Lisa Ray auctions her wedding sari!
Indo-Canadian actress Lisa Ray, who recently married Jason Dehni, is auctioning her wedding sari to start a special cancer project with the help of India Innovation Research Center (IIRC). She tweeted: “It brought me a lot of joy, now it will bring hope. Auctioning my original Wedding Sari for a great cause.” The 40-year-old actress is a cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma on June 23, 2009. But later during the same year, she embraced her stem cell transplant to treat her rare cancer.
The rustic touch
Time table
Saif Ali Khan
At arm’s distance
Kareena Kapoor-Khan is all set to sizzle audiences with her halkat jawani at an awards ceremony. The actress, who has been a part of some of the most loved chartbusters, will present a performance which will tempt the audience to join in. Be it Heroine or Talaash or even Dabangg 2, she has been a part of some good movies this year. Her specially designed acts will see her enter the crowd through a unique stage contraption that will bring her within arm’s reach of her fans.
Out and about
Pause button:
Sonu Sood
Priyanka Chopra's mother chooses the jewellery that she wears on the red carpet and at events! She keeps in touch with designer Farah Khan and likes her designs! Sweet!
Alia Bhatt is one lucky girl. Imtiaz Ali met her because he is considering her for the leading role in Highway, his next movie which he has written. We know what Ali's films have done for Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Bhatt is also doing Karan Johar's next production, with Arjun Kapoor, based on 2 States.
Good going: Alia Bhatt
Jacqueline Fernandez feels bad about not doing the meaty negative role in Krrish 3. She had to opt out because of date issues and also because boyfriend Sajid Khan did not want her to kiss Hrithik Roshan! Now, she also wants a de-glam image. We think she should just stick to looking good for now. |
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Vaishnavi to get hitched!
So tell us the big news… I'm getting married. It was finalised on a short notice still we both have managed to shop enough for the wedding. How did you decide? We knew we were going to get married but marriage wasn't planned this soon. However, our parents got involved and now we are getting married (laughs). When is the big day? We will be tying the knot on 23rd of this month in Dehradun as it happens to be Nitin's hometown. Tell us more… We have an engagement ceremony on the 21st, the mehendi and haldi will be on the 22nd while the shaadi will be on the 23rd. The reception will be on December 24. What are you planning to wear? I will be wearing an Indo-Western attire for the engagement, for the wedding and ghagra-choli for the reception. Nitin will wear sherwani for the engagement, dhoti-kurta for the wedding. And honeymoon? We haven't had the time to plan, but I am sure we will go to some good place.
700 episodes & counting
Saath Nibhana Saathiya, which started as a usual saas-bahu drama, has become a very popular show and recently completed its 700th episode. In this period, Giaa Manek who was essaying the character of Gopi bahu, has been replaced by Devoleena Bhattacharyjee. Devoleena says, "I am immensely happy that we have completed 700 episodes on 12.12.12; it feels great. This is just the beginning and we have a long way to go. Soon, we will reach 1,000 episodes. God bless us all and congrats to my entire team." Rupal Tyagi, who essays the role of Koki, avers, "Well, it's an amazing feeling. It's a nice show and everyone can relate to it. Rashmi Sharma Productions is a nice production house. The team is also very warm and humble. I enjoy working with them. Many of my fans have come up to me and appreciated my work. I am thankful to one and all, for making the show a great success. All in all, it has been a wonderful journey." Vishal Singh, who plays Jiga, says, "It feels good that we have completed 700 episodes. Many of us were apprehensive about the timings but luckily the show reached a great high and we all are very happy. I would like to thank all our fans for making Saathiya such an amazing show."
Famous & happy
Dipika Samson, who plays the title role in Sasural Simar Ka, is on cloud nine. The actress feels her career has changed with the show. She recently got her first award, the Gold Petal Awards, for the show. She no longer has to introduce herself. She's happy with her instant recognition and is enjoying the attention.
Chulbul cancels date
Actor Salman Khan, who is busy promoting Dabangg 2 with
Actress Ridheema Tiwari aka Sandhya in Love Marriage Ya Arranged Marriage believes physical appearance plays an important role in playing the part perfectly. The actress was recently asked by her producers to change the colour of her hair as it looked very prominent on screen. However, she was suffering from major hair loss at that time so she got a wig made for Rs 40,000! Smart girl.
Wedded to work
Karan Tacker, the chocolate boy from Ek Hazaron Mein Meri Behna Hain, is a man of his words. The actor, who is the host of Star Plus' Sau Saal Cinema Ke, a tribute to the Indian film industry on completing 100 years, had to leave the shoot midway because of some family emergency in Pune. Knowing that the shoot had to be completed in a day, Karan went to Pune and came back the same day directly on the sets. Not only did Karan shoot the entire night and finish his part, but he also made it certain that his next day shoot schedule of the show was not disrupted. Well, this is called commitment and dedication for work!
Bigg Boss is going to be replaced by a yet untitled fiction show sometime in January. The show will star Aruna Irani as a dominating but loving matriarch, Ansu baa ben, in a traditional gujju family. This is the first time ever Irani will play a Gujarati in a soap. Jay Soni will play the character of his dotting grandson. |
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Astro turf
ARIES: You will have to deal with an important relationship issue. By the end of the day your intuitive and perceptive skills will be sharp and you will be unusually sensitive to the vibrations you receive. Tarot message: Let things run their course and start afresh later.
Lucky colour: Deep red. Lucky number: 25
TAURUS: With the presence of Saturn in your money sector, you will need to work out your plans for investment. Your love life will be quite interesting and some of you may meet an old love. Tarot message: Avoid the tendency to criticise or judge others too harshly. Lucky colour: Purple.
Lucky number: 46 GEMINI: Relationships are essential and vital to our existence and therefore, you must be patient with people around you. There may be times when you feel unloved and neglected; however, it will only be temporary. Tarot message: Avoid situations that may turn nasty. Lucky colour: Saffron.
Lucky number: 57 CANCER: Be attentive and careful at work, since it will affect your overall career. Let all your latent talents shine through. Business people will plan to diversify in order to increase profit. Tarot message: You are advised to focus on professional changes. Lucky colour: Pale yellow.
Lucky number: 26 LEO: There will be an increase in confidence and energy as you go about your work. Most of you will also start planning career moves and will get a good response from prospective employers. Love and romance will light up your life. Tarot message: Do not give money to strangers. Lucky colour: Crimson.
Lucky number: 41 VIRGO: Finances and spending will be your focus today. There will be some splurging due and some of you will also be surprised by a sudden windfall. During mid-day, you will be feeling stronger and more capable, both at work and at home. Tarot message: Do not leave things to chances. Lucky colour: Aqua. Lucky number: 62
LIBRA: The focus of the day will be on your ability to deal with more than onethings at a time. It is vital that you plan everything and deal with any hurdles thatmay come your way, either at work or in your personal life. Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work.
Lucky colour: Rainbow pastels. Lucky number: 60 SCORPIO: This is going to be quite an uplifting and inspiring day. You will be able to realise your goals and start working towards them. Social and familial bonds will become stronger. Tarot message: Take no chances as despite the assurance of people.
Lucky colour: Ebony. Lucky number: 28 SAGITTARIUS: Take care of your health and exercise caution while driving sinceyou are prone to mishaps. Some of you will decide to take some concrete step to improve your personal life and relationships. Tarot message: Allow a sick situation blow over before starting new.Lucky colour: Forest green. Lucky number: 33 CAPRICORN: Some of you may have overshot your budget in the past few days, so now is the time to be careful. Domestic affairs will be calm. You may have to resolve an old problem with a friend or colleague. Tarot message: Be honest to your desires.
Lucky colour: Lotus pink. Lucky number: 36 AQUARIUS: Your instinct and reactions will be relatively fast today and as a result, you will be able to make the most of situations. Deal with any pending tasks at work and also delegate. Tarot message: Take one step at a time and avoid being hurried and over anxious. Lucky colour: Black.
Lucky number: 47 PISCES: Although you are driven and focused on your goals, it is also importantthat you avoid being controlling and critical of team members and partners. This may lead to arguments and undue stress. Tarot message: You must learn to accept responsibility for self and others. Lucky colour: Grey.
Lucky number: 58
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The year ahead
If your birthday is December 15...
If you want to earn more, the Stars advice that you come out of your shell and discuss plans with colleagues. This will be a very pleasant period with your beloved. You could even decide to prolong what started off as a fling. News of a windfall poses more problems than you expected. It's hard to deal with someone who wants more than their fair share of the pie. It's better to maintain a dignified silence than to get dragged into a big fight. A hidden benefactor will soon come to your rescue, just in the nick of time. This is one of those cases when your patience serves you well. Greedy people always try to force others into hasty decisions. Don't take the bait. Your popularity gets a big boost early in 2013 and you can ride the wave for longer than you'd expect. It's a good time for you to leverage your public image in a way that helps your whole industry and score some points with colleagues. You'll get the impression that someone is controlling your work; continue as normal and everything will be okay. Don't tell your partner any lies as he or she is checking up on you. You won't be able to use your social position to evade personal responsibility. Stop looking for others to do your job and roll up your sleeves now that you are immersed in an important project. Still, nothing absolves you from doing the tasks that are expected of every member of the team. Once you make some progress, you'll feel much better. You will assimilate concepts well and know how to grasp the sense of problems, relying on clarity, which will make your advice even more appreciated. Youngsters will have a few difficulties, which could lead to less of self-confidence. The Stars advice that you reflect and then react. Personal illness, fatigue, emotional issues, loss or injury may stunt your ability to perform. Have patience; peaceful thoughts end arguments. Take the idealistic and forgiving approach. You project a solid and stable image. Mood: Emotionally cluttered. Compatible signs: Scorpio, Gemini. Lucky colours: Red, Magenta. Lucky days: Tuesday and Friday. Lucky numbers: 5, 9, 11, 15, 40.
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From transparent spring hues to rich autumn colours to deep drak shades of winter, 2012-13 is replete with exquisite colours. It is shades of orange, purple, blue, auburn, canary-yellow, red and of course black that are popular for the season. And considering that this is Christmas time, the colour palette of male and female outfits is much broader than the general trends.
Well, the 'pop colour' concept gets pronounced this season and internationally we see garments in lime-green, bright-pink, canary-yellow in vogue, but back here we find lot of ochre, dusty-pink and terecotta brown on display. "We see a lot of cardigans, sweaters and knitwear in deep blue, teel, black and grey this season. Neon shades are also in and it's the auburn 'Venetian' shade of red colour that is quite a hit this season," says an employee of Benetton.
We regard the humble singhara as a food for fasts whether it is in the form of flour or taken as it is. It has a lot of nutritional value as it is loaded with iron and vitamins. Also, when cooked differently it tastes crunchy and usually does not take much time to cook. 
Get ready to book a date with our glorious heritage as the Pinjore Heritage Festival takes off this weekend. For the seventh outing of this festival, the royal Yadavindra Gardens have been bedecked like a queen and a plethora of activities have been planned to keep the visitors regaled.
Folk artistes would charm the gatherings on various days. Folk dancers of Jaipur, Ajmer and Surat would join Bhangra dancers from Punjab and Haryana to lend varied beats. If kids can take delight in the ‘been sapera’ act, magician Deepak Sharma would do a four hours act at the height of four feet!
The Sanskrit word bandha means to hold, tighten, or lock. Traditionally, bandhas are jaalandhar bandha, uddiyana bandha and moola bandha are practiced in the throat, abdomen and perineum regions in our body. When practiced all together is known as maha bandha. Bandhas may be practiced individually or incorporated with mudras and pranayama practices. The aim is to lock the pranas in particular areas and to redirect their flow into sushumna nadi for the purpose of spiritual awakening. 
Regenta Central Ashok Chandigarh is organising Dawat-E-Wazwan, a food festival of Kashmiri delicacies.
The ambience for the festival is created to give a feel of Kashmir in terms of the colour scheme, seating arrangement and service with soothing Kashmiri folk songs in the background. 
Saif Ali Khan will go rustic once again, after Omkara, for Bullet Raja. He is shooting in Uttar Pradesh for the movie and they want to wrap up the film in record time, in one schedule. Then Saif will go to Gstaad, with Kareena, after Christmas. He has not seen Talaash as yet because he is too busy shooting!
Chhedi Singh's character has been omitted from the sequel to Dabangg and Prakash Raj's character is the main villain now. Arbaaz and Sonu met and discussed the new role but it was not doing justice to him or the film so they decided to leave it out altogether.
Designs on you
Top of the league
Boyfriend blues
Vaishnavi Dhanraj of Na Aana Is Des Laado fame, who was dating actor-model Nitin Sharawat, is all set to marry him. We catch up with the pretty actress to tell us more.
Sonakshi Sinha, was supposed to appear on Balika Vadhu to promote his film. However, the dates didn't work out as Salman is extremely busy. He is also busy with the shoot for Bigg Boss 6. This is the third time when he cancelled the shoot for Balika Vadhu and the creative team had to change their sequence several times for him. He is now supposed to bless the couple during their bidaai. Let's hope he appears this time. But you never know. After all, he's one Chulbul Pandey. Isn't he?
Hairy tale
Show-stopper
You share your birthday with Anwesha Datta Gupta (December 15, 1993, Kolkata), a singing prodigy who became famous through the reality show Amul STAR Voice of India, Chhote Ustaad. Anwesha is also known for starring in Gajendra Singh's Music Ka Maha Muqqabla, where she is in Amul Shaan Striker's team. Anwesha was runners-up in the final, where the outcome was solely decided by the number of votes polled.