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Fashion Aajkal
With Bollywood biggies walking down the ramp, let’s take a look at Fashion and glamour associated with these fashion weeks and find out which celebrity stole the show
Life is all about taking Risks Ajay Devgn caught in conversation
Chic yet Contemporary
Imran Khan speaks about his elegant yet smart style and what makes him one of the most charming actors!
Katching up with Kailash – Catch the vivacious and down to earth singer- composer Kailash Kher as he chats about his latest releases and a lot more
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FASHION AAJKAL
With Bollywood biggies walking down the ramp, let’s take a look at Fashion and glamour associated with these fashion weeks and find out which celebrity stole the show Catch Salman in his charming and witty self as he talks about his latest flick LifeWanted is alland about taking Risks more... Ajay Devgn caught in conversation
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trailers Which are the movies that are set to have you queuing up at the box office? We bring you a glimpse of bonanza of new releases in the month to come style icon Chic yet Contemporary! Imran Khan, the latest khan sensation speaks about his style statement and what makes him one of the most charming actor! the big gig Katching up with Kailash Catch the vivacious and down to earth singer- composer Kailash Kher as he chats about his latest releases and a lot more horoscope star signs Consult your stars and see what they hold in store for you this month…
quick 10 Jungle Win! Jungle Queen Mona Vasu speaks about her experience in Jungle on the recently concluded reality show
the big picture Life Is All About Taking Risks For Ajay Devgan Other wise reticent and reclusive Ajay Devgan talks about various roles he plays successfully in his real life movie trivia Pyar Pyar Na Raha Just when you thought they made the perfect couple they broke up… A quick peek into top 10 Bollywood romances that didn’t last long… hit ya miss Are you a film buff? Did you miss the latest hit flick on the celluloid? Well, we give you few good reasons why you should go and catch the first available show … queen bee television gossip Our resident queen bee dishes out gossips from the tellyland. Watch out as it ain’t all sugar and honey!
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It’s raining fashion weeks, and when we talk about fashion can Bollywood stay behind? Let’s take a quick look at the fashion weeks gone by and check out the trend setters of this season who walked the ramp and stole the show… The recently concluded fashion weeks in Mumbai, New Delhi and Kolkatta spelt the magical sway of Bollywood over fashion and the brought out the symbiotic relationship that suffuses both the trend driven worlds. While Sushmita Sen made people miss their heart beats, as she walked the ramp for Vikram Phadnis. The former miss universe walked the ramp once again in her graceful and elegant style. Women salivated more on the hot bod of John Abraham than over the simple pin stripe suit that he wore as he
walked the ramp with fashion designer Rocky S. While film stars attracted catcalls, whistles and press coverage galore, the spirit of union between leading fashion designers and their muses attracted more than just the shutterbugs. With Indian designers making the international cut and Bollywood raking in big bucks on foreign turf, it is simply a matter of time before films and fashion form a synonymous, lucrative nexus. Be it Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkatta the fashion weeks have become a perfect confluence of Bollywood and Fashion.
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Shreyas Talpade for Digvijay Singh
Dia Mirza for Nishka Lulla
John Abraham for Rocky S.
Sushmita Sen for Vikram Phadnis Malaika Arora for Mandira Wirk Deepika Padukone for Gauri and Nainika Photo courtesy: Lakme Fashion Week
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ollywood is definitely the largest fashion guide as a vast majority of public is influenced by filmi trends including clothes and jewellery,” says designer Aparna Chandra. “Rather than introducing new designs on ramp, it makes more commercial sense to introduce them through films,” she says. Look how veterans like Anita Dongre have tested the market. The designer styled the look for My Brother Nikhil, and then Sorry Bhai, ushering in billowing whites in off shoulder dresses for the saucy Chitrangada Singh in the latter. Her recent pret collections breathe in the magic of flowing pearls and ivories to capitalise on the buzz. Films clearly share a dominant, symbiotic relationship with fashion. That was the hip swinging Aaja Aaja era when Shammi Kapoor rocked the floor with his bold moves, chasing generous hipped, pouting women driving huge convertibles, with or without the flying scarves and the famous Sadhna fringe. In recent times, Parineeta blouses have been hopping off the shelves of high end boutiques in India and abroad at a crazy rate and Kareenaesque red bustiers are the manic buzz in the college going NRI population. Irrespective of the generation, there is an undeniable umbilical connection between Bollywood and the fashion trends it spins off. Whether you reflect on the collarless guru shirts popularised by adonis Rajesh Khanna, Sanjeev Kumar’s short kurtas with the parallel pyjamas underlining for the middle class appeal, the bubblegum pinks and flaming reds that accentuated the rakish Feroze Khan’s killer looks, Dev Anand’s puffy hair do and trademark scarf around his neck and Amitabh Bachchan’s bell bottomed pants, or even Asha Parekh’s flaxen lip colours, Babita’s swinging tunics and Zeenat Aman’s bohemian bikinis: The nexus between the filmi duniya O C T O B E R ’ 0 9 T H E P L O T 0 3
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and its resultant fashion influenced buyers never ceases to amaze. “These days each film is packaged as a brand in itself and spawns a collection of unique trends, simply owing to the phenomenal reach and impact of Hindi films,” explains Bollywood stylist Mamta Anand who made long, bright, woollen mufflers and the famous chilli pendant Aamir Khan wore swing into vogue with Fanaa. Whether it was the virtually backless blouse Madhuri Dixit wore in Didi Tera Devar Deewana... in Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, that had every woman making a beeline for the neighbourhood darzi or the immaculately embroidered Pakistani salwar kameez Kirron Kher flaunted in Veer Zaara that upped the price of mojris and Karachi wear or the perfectly blow dried long hair and slinky chiffons that cloaked Kajol’s tummy in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, the trend melee has been mind boggling. “When Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum released, we were flooded with orders for churning out the ruby red top and flaring low hip pants, slit on the sides, that Kareena wore in the song You are my Soniya,” reflects fashion designer Manish Malhotra, the man responsible for many such trendy coups, including the slim eyebrow, suave saree 04 THE PLOT OCTOBER ’09
sporting avatar of Karishma Kapoor in Raja Hindustani and the risque dresses Urmila Matondkar wore in Rangeela. “Bunty aur Babli made the flamboyant, collared cuts in shirt kurtis, patiala salwars and roguish shirts redefine street wear chic,” says fashion designer Aki Narula who set the trend. “Bollywood as a platform to showcase fashion reaches out to the widest audience,” reaffirms fashion designer and stylist Shahid Amir. “Creating trends through styling celebrities is something I enjoy. According to me, when a trend or a colour does well in a movie, the entire country wants to have it and be like their mentor actor/actress. Clothes worn in films portray a fantasy closet that many people wish they could have. Case
“The choice of clothes is solely dependant on the characterisation..” Shabina Khan to point is some of the looks I have conceived: like Aamir Khan’s tapori look in Rangeela, Fardeen’s hot bod appeal in Pyar Tune Kya Kiya and Janasheen; Vivek Oberoi’s relaxed kurtas in Saathiya and his mean boy demeanour in Dum.” “Why not?” says fashion designer Narendra Kumar Ahmed, the latest feted talent to join the filmi bandwagon. “Look out for Prince where I have styled Vivek Oberoi in cutting edge threads, like a sharp comic book character coming alive from the pages onto the big screen. In Aladdin, a fantasy spiel, there are mind blowing ensembles for everyone including Mr. Bachchan and then there is Blue, an action underwater film. Each of these projects carries production values akin to a super
Hollywood project. Moving into films and redefining trends is then but a natural progression for any designer of caliber.” Do then the characters decide the clothes or the spin off appeal of clothes makes it way into the characterisation? “The choice of clothes is solely dependant on the characterisation,? says leading film stylist Shabina Khan. “But yes, the idea is to create pegs that will sustain the popularity of the characters, and maintain the buzz around the movie. Like the hip turban I put together for Akshay Kumar in Singh is Kinng. It was total glam, in jewelled tones and spelt ritzy chic. It became a super hit with Sikhs worldwide, especially with the community in the UK. As did the flamboyant Punjabi printed kurtas I designed for Akshay. Then there was the red jacket that I made Salman Khan wear, for the song Dholi taro... in Hum Dil de Chuke Sanam. The amount of applause and imitations it won was simply unbeatable,” she shares. Clearly, gone are the days when star wives like Neetu Kapoor picked up soft, cashmere pullovers for husband Rishi Kapoor to dip into for his on screen antics; or Amrita Singh who paid attention to the minutest details to former husband Saif Ali Khan’s ensembles for movies, magazine shoots and maverick appearances. This is the era of Bollywood Cool where the country’s leading designers are leaping onto the filmi cavalcade as a natural progression from the ramp, to prod their retail footprint further. Indian style is in demand, as natty haute, hip attire. However unbelievable it might be.
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Director: Robert Rodriguez Cast: Jon Cryer, William H. Macy, Leslie Mann, James Spader,
Jimmy Bennett, Kat Dennings, Jake Short, Devon Gearhart, Leo Howard, Trevor Gagnon, Rebel Rodriguez, and Jolie Vanier
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leven-year-old Toe Thompson is the designated punching bag for the bullies of the suburban community of Black Falls, where his and everyone else’s parents work for Black Box Industries, makers of the do-it-all gadget that’s sweeping the nation. But during a freak storm, a mysterious Rainbow Rock, which grants wishes to anyone who finds it, falls from the sky. Suddenly, the neighborhood that Toe already thinks is weird is about to get a lot weirder. As the Rainbow Rock ricochets around the town—from kid to kid and parent to parent—wishes-cometrue quickly turn the neighborhood upside down in a wild rampage of everything from tiny aliens to giant boogers. The magical fantasy adventure “Shorts” is told through a series of interwoven not-so-tall tales that each brings to life the sometimes wonderful, often terrible, and totally out-of-control wishes that become far more than Toe and his neighbors ever imagined.
Dance Flick Director: Damien Dante Wayans Cast: Shoshana Bush, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett
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egan (Shoshanna Bush) has a dream of going to Juilliard and becoming a dancer. While she is performing at her dance audition, her mother is tragically killed in an auto accident. Megan must move to another city to her destitute father’s apartment which is located in a condemned building. She enrolls in Musical High, an inner city high school. Since her mother’s death, Megan has given up dancing. Megan meets some new friends at the school like Tracy (Chelsea Makela), Charity (Essence Atkins), and Thomas (Damon Wayans Jr.) who dance in a street dance gang. Thomas and Megan connect, and they must face their impossible dance dream together. They try to bring the ultimate dance crew together to win $5,000 at the local dance contest.
G Force Director: Hoyt Yeatman Cast: Bill Nighy, Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis
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Michael Jackson’s This is It Director: Kenny Ortega Cast: Michael Jackson
Julie & Julia Director: Nora Ephron Cast: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci,Chris Messina
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ulia Child and Julie Powell - both of whom wrote memoirs - find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.
Aladdin Director: Sujoy Ghosh
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Ritesh Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandes.
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rom the land of myths and legends- India- comes, a fantasy adventure for the entire family. Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, ‘Aladin’ is a modern re-imagining of the classic tale of ‘Aladin and The Magic Lamp’. Aladin Chatterjee (Riteish Deshmukh) lives in the city of Khwaish, an orphan who has been bullied since childhood by Kasim and his gang. But his life changes when Jasmine (Jacqueline Fernandez) gives him a magic lamp- because it lets loose the genie Genius (Amitabh Bachchan). Desperate to grant him 3 wishes and seek the end of his contract with the Magic Lamp, the rock-star Genius makes Aladin’s life difficult until the real threat looms on the horizon: the ex-genie Ringmaster (Sanjay Dutt). Why does Ringmaster want to kill Aladin? What is the dark secret about Aladin’s past that Genius is carrying? And what is Aladin’s destiny? Find more in this swashbuckling fantasy adventure film from Eros International and Boundscript Production.
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rare, behind-the-scenes look at Michael Jackson the performer, his career, and the stage spectacular that would have been. The film will provide moviegoers with an unforgettable front row experience compiled from hundreds of hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage, captured in high definition with state-of-the-art digital sound as the late singer was preparing for “This Is It,” the series of fifty concerts he planned to present at the O2 Arena in London. It will also offer select sequences in 3-D, will provide a unique career retrospective and feature interviews with some of Jackson’s closest friends and creative collaborators. “This Is It” is being produced with the full support of The Estate of Michael Jackson
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Tum Mile Director: Kunal Deshmukh
Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Soha Ali Khan
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6th July 2005 rang an ominous bell-for most... but amidst all the chaos and the tragedy, it reunited two star crossed ex lovers. 2 people who meet after a hiatus of 6 years-now occupying different worlds. Evidently, they had moved on... What starts off as a seemingly innocuous encounter on the same flight back to Mumbai-ends up as a rollercoaster ride through some of the darkest hours of Mumbai-as they see the city get swamped with disaster and loss...and are forced to stick together in this time of crisis. The story shifts perspective between the past and the present- a glorious but crazy past of 2 starkly different people falling in love-the differences at first being exciting. Gradually with time, they journey through the emotional pitfalls attached, the constant bickering, the frantic and urgent making up, and irreconcilable differences-that give way to a final break up. And then we see those very people struggling their way through a stormy night in Mumbai that threatens to take over the city, their fears and insecurities lying bare as their guard drops. As emotions run high, the two learn more about each other on that night possibly than they knew in all those years of being together- tough situations call on some important revelations and they realize how transient and unpredictable life is and they need to make the most of the time that has been given to them together.
London Dreams Director: Vipul Shah
Cast: Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Asin
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ipul Shah’s love for UK continues with next year’s big release, London Dreams. The movie follows two aspiring pop stars played by Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn, both of whom fall in love with the South Indian beauty Asin. The movie looks to cash in on the Hum Dil Chuke Sanam male pair and the success of Asin in Ghajini. No more running around the Big Ben, please.
Whiteout Director: Dominic Sena Cast: Kate Beckinsale (“Underworld”), Gabriel Macht (“The Spirit”), Columbus Short (“Stomp the Yard”) and Tom Skerritt (“Contact”).
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t’s a place U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko (KATE BECKINSALE) won’t miss. As the lone law enforcement agent at the AmundsenScott Research Station, her tenure here has been not only harsh but uneventful. In three days, when the station powers down and the sun sets for the long winter, she’ll be getting out; leaving Antarctica for good and turning in her badge for a new life. But when a body is discovered in the no-man’s land on the open ice, Stetko is plunged into a shocking mystery. Bizarrely battered and miles from camp, the dead man is Antarctica’s first homicide victim and Stetko’s first real challenge in a long time. Her investigation soon involves U.N. Special Agent Robert Pryce (GABRIEL MACHT), sent to monitor her progress in this ungoverned territory. As the case takes a deadly twist and a 60-year-old secret is unearthed, Stetko herself becomes a target. Pryce could prove to be a powerful ally—but only if solving the murder is what he’s really after. With only days before the last plane out, Stetko must race to unravel the mystery or risk being stranded on the ice as darkness— and the killer—closes in. 08 THE PLOT OCTOBER ’09
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All the Best Director: Rohit Shetty Cast: Ajay Devgn, Bipasha Basu, Fardeen Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Mugdha Godse
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wannabe car expert Prem Chopra with his beautiful wife Jhanvi running his ancestral gym, a claiming to be married upcoming rock band singer Veer Kapoor who’s living on his brother’s pocket money and Veer’s ravishing girlfriend Vidya Just when everything is going great guns in their lives , enters the upcoming singer’s millionaire step brother Dharam Kapoor bringing with him stumbling madness and generating hilariously awkward situations in just everyone’s life around. Life becomes challenging for Veer and Prem when Veer’s brother, Dharam pays an unexpected visit to Veer’s place. In order to have his allowance increased, young bachelor Veer had written to his pocket money sourced brother that he is married. Time does not give an opportunity and Dharam’s unpredicted stopover creates inescapable circumstances where Prem’s wife Jhanvi is mistaken for Veer’s wife and Veer’s girlfriend for Prem’s wife. Apparently Veer is also qualified to be in the hate list of Vidya’s father. Veer and Prem start juggling between the prolonging debt payment to a local don and appeasing Dharam about their false marital status. The outcome results into rib-tickling humorous state where Veer and Prem handle the multiple vague characters arriving unexpectedly at their place and dealing with acquaintances where they proudly swank and cover up everything with lies, lies and more lies. Even the world’s best jugglers can juggle for a limited time. How far do these guys hold on? Hassled, pressurized and scrutinized, do they give up at one point? Or does the new player on the block also has something wrapped underneath all these events.
Acid Factory
Director: Suparn Verma Cast: Fardeen Khan, Dia Mirza, Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpai, Dino Morea, Aftab Shivdasani, Danny Denzongpa
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cid Factory is about a group of characters whose sense of past has vanished in a haze of coma like they have woken up from sleep only to discover that reality could be a figment of their imagination. Their sense of right or wrong is heightened by this state of complete distrust and self-righteousness. As the story reveals through the hazy mist of confusion confounded by loss of memory, the audience is just shown the tip of the iceberg. A high-octane thriller where every second counts and every flash of your past is either a step towards realization of the true self or the horror of the discovery of who you really are. And then the games begin as our characters start to create stories just so that they can stay in the right but what if a roomful of people realize the majority is evil? Wouldn’t your instinct of survival dictate you to renounce yourself to evil to survive? Acid Factory plays out as a thriller, a morality play on the inside and a cat and mouse chase on the outside.
Blue Director: Anthony D’souza Cast: Sanjay Dutt; Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta, Rahul Dev, Zayed Khan
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lue is the first Bollywood underwater movie which is full of action, adventure and thriller. The story revolves around a treasure lays buried deep at the bottom of an ocean. There are many people who want to get there by risking life, be it theirs or someone else’s. Sagar and Sam are brothers who are interested in treasure. Along with Mona, Sagar’s wife, they travel to the Bahamas in search of a mysterious treasure hidden 200 feet deep within the sea. Along the way, they meet Aarav who is searching for the same treasure. But they don’t know is that Aarav is a devious con-artist who would stop at nothing to get what he wants. The treasure is guarded by sharks, sting rays, and other marine animals. The rest of the story deals with the 4 characters go diving deep within the sea in search of the treasure.
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Director: Madhur Bhandarkar Cast: Neil Nitin Mukesh, Mugdha Godse, Manoj Bajpai, Arya Babbar
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arag Dixit is living a dream life with a great job and his loving girlfriend Maansi! However things take an ugly turn when after a series of unfortunate events the suddenly wakes up in jail; handcuffed and randomly beaten up by the cops. Parag is perplexed and in a place far from his utopian life. He tries hard to face away from the ugly truth and wish it’s all a bad dream but soon succumbs to the prison anarchy. The only salvation he finds is in Nawab, a convict and a warder who believes that Parag is innocent. Soon, Parag discovers the inner mechanism and the science responsible for the wretched status inside the prison and hordes of broken hearts and shattered souls which managed to find comfort amidst the four prison walls. He is left with a choice, to either live a life that controlled and exploited or fight against the system!
Main aur Mrs Khanna Director: Prem R Soni
Cast: Salman Khan, Govinda, Sohail Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Sajid
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amir and Raina have a fairy tale marriage, Samir gets his dream job and they both have a great life… all they could ever want! Until one wrong decision leads to them parting ways, maybe forever!
Movie release dates are subject to change. Please check www.BIGcinemas.com for latest schedules.
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Ajay Devgn an actor par excellence juggles successfully with various roles he is playing in his life…be it a director, producer, distributor, husband and father he is managing it all… the usually quite and reticent Devgn talks to JYOTHI VENKATESH that he has been very lucky as an actor in the sense that he has always got the right film with the right director or else life would have been very boring.
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glimpse at the first promo of Ajay Devgn’s ‘All the Best’ and you know you’re in for a laughter riot! The lethal combination of Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty is back once again, after last year’s smash hit Golmaal Returns. Actor -Producer Ajay Devgn is very confident ‘All The Best’ will click at the box office in a big way. “It is a rib-tickling comedy resulting from mistaken identities & hilarious goofups. “I am the producer of All The Best but that does not mean that I am hogging the show. Sanjay Dutt fans will be ecstatic to see the actor donning his comic hat after a long spate of serious & intense roles. Bipasha too, after her much appreciated stint in ‘No Entry’ is back to showcase her comic streak adding to the madness that All The Best has to offer. While Fardeen Khan’s ‘rock-star’ look is fresh & appealing, the ravishing Mugdha Godse looks all set to impress the viewers once
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again with her ‘natural’ screen presence, after Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion,” quips Ajay. Ajay underlines what exactly All The Best is about. “Money is an excellent servant, but can be a horrible master’ finely defines a situation where an incredibly varied cast of characters weave together a story under one roof that constantly builds in intensity and surprise. Rohit Shetty, who has to his credit films like Zameen, Golmaal, Sunday and Golmaal Returns, has always been known for his mind-boggling heroic action sequences and splendid comedy. All The Best is a fine combination of just everything. Interestingly Ajay Devgn plays the role of hold your breath- Prem Chopra, a wannabe car expert Bipasha Basu plays his beautiful wife Jhanvin who runs his ancestral gym. Fardeen plays the role of Veer, an upcoming rock band singer, who is living on his brother’s pocket money. Mugdha
Godse plays Veer’s ravishing girl friend Vidya. Just when everything is going great guns in their lives , enters Sanjay Dutt, who plays the role of the upcoming singer’s millionaire step- brother Dharam Kapoor, bringing with him stumbling madness and generating hilariously awkward situations in just everyone’s life around. The outcome results into a rib-tickling humorous state where Veer and Prem handle the multiple vague characters arriving unexpectedly at their place and dealing with acquaintances where they proudly swank and cover up everything with lies, lies and more lies. Ajay says that he always knew that Rohit Shetty had a lot of potential as a director because he has watched him at close quarters for the last 20 years since the time that he was an assistant in his first film Phool Aur Kaante. “Rohit had directed me earlier in Zameer too. Over then years he has become more mature and clear about
the big picture what he sets out to give to the audience”. What according to you is the secret of your success as an actor? I ask Ajay. Pat comes the reply, “I should confess that I have been very lucky as an actor in the sense that I have always got the right film with the right director or else life would have been very boring”. Ajay’s directorial debut U Me Aur Hum did not click at the box office but he does not regret having made his debut with a sensitive film like that. “If only I had wanted, I could have easily made my debut with a formula film but then I was very particular that I did not want to do a typical film when I set out to make my debut as a director with U, Me Aur Hum” Ajay confesses that the job of direction was quite tough. “If you are planned, direction is not at all difficult. The feedback that I got was that every one loved the second half of the film.. The failure of U, Me Aur Hum did not shatter me because frankly I didn’t expect its collections to be extra ordinary like Golmaal Returns. I knew that making U, Me Aur Hum was part of the game. The kind of appreciation that I got from the audience was fantastic. However, I should confess that I was shocked at the kind of overwhelming reception that Golmaal Returns got at the box office”. Ajay admits that it was not very difficult to convince Kajol to act in U, Me Aur Hum. “I knew exactly how she would perform and had written the character that she played in the film actually keeping Kajol in my mind. When she listened to the narration, she fell for it and said that she would love to do the role. I did not force Kajol to act in U, Me Aur Hum, just because it is our home production but cast her because I do not think any other actress could have done justice to her role the way she did”. Ajay denies that London Dreams, which is yet another film of his slated for release later this year, has been delayed because Salman and he did not see eye to eye at all. “I have never been an insecure actor. It is wrong to say that Salman and I did not get along with one another when we were working in Vipul Shah’s London Dreams. Salman Khan and I get along very well. We have had no issues either personally or professionally because we respect each other. Vipul is an organized director and knew what exactly what he wanted from Salman, me or for that matter Asin who is playing the leading lady in his film. Why would a director want to spoil his film? Right now Ajay is busy completing
that marriage and fatherhood certainly Toonpur Ka Super Hero. “It has an change one for the better. You get more animated character, besides Kajol and responsible and want to spend more time me as the live characters. Prakash Jha’s at home with your kid.” film Rajniti will be yet another hard hitting When asked whether his wife Kajol and film from the stable of Prakash Jha, who he have any plans for Nysa in future, as of is known for his intense and thought provoking issue based films with the accent now, Ajay is frank. “Nysa is too small now for us to think of what she is going to take on politics, like Apaharan and Gangajal”. up when she grows up. All that I would like What is your criterion for saying yes to to state now is that I want her to be daddy’s a film offer? I ask Ajay, who comes up with girl, because though Kajol is able to spend a very frank and forthright reply. “Either I quality timer with her, unfortunately like a script or not. The script should excite thanks to my preoccupation with my me. I see whether the producer and the commitments, I am able to spend very less director are both capable of ensuring that time with her”. the project is completed. I take up a film if Though Ajay had started off as an action and only if I am convinced by the vision of hero, strangely enough, he does not have the director. I have always believed in the even one action film on hand now! Ajay, fact that the director knows the best about who frankly tells any film and the actors me that he does not only jump in and out Highlights of believe in looking of the sets. I make it back at his career a point to question Ajay’s Career as an actor, because my directors, though Phool aur Kaante- Debut he thinks only of his they always have the current films, says answers”. Zakhm – National Award that he is keen now on Ajay denies that he best actor doing an action film is the only actor who because he feels that is extra choosy when The Legend of Bhagat he has not done one it comes to selecting Singh – National Award for such a long time n films. “It is not that only I am quite choosy Ishq, Pyar to Hona Hi Tha, as far as films are Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, concerned. Today Company, Yuva , Raincoat, every actor is choosy. Omkara, Halla Bol, Every one of us is doing U Me Aur Hum, Golmaal, just one film at a time. Golmaal Returns It is only when you do ten films at a time that often you end up realizing that you do not have a choice”. His experience as a distributor, according to Ajay, isn’t that bad as people think. “You wouldn’t believe it but the fact is that I have not lost any money at all in distribution of films. Thanks to the proliferation of the multiplexes in the metropolitan cities, distributors do not lose money at all these days. The producers of Black lost money but the distributors made money. In any case, as a distributor I believe in playing safe by undertaking to release the films on a commission basis”. Ajay concedes frankly that marriage earlier and fatherhood has definitely brought about a transformation in him and changed him for the better. I feel
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style icon
Chic yet
Contemporary! Inquisitive, Intriguing, innocent and a lot more… IMRAN KHAN, the young throb of nation speaks about his style and sense of fashion …
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ake Imran Khan for instance. His boyish charm darts behind fleetingly rakish stubble, together with fuzzy eyebrows, smooth smile and sparkling wit. Add to that the grey matter, a casual chic approach with a narrow tie thrown above a snowy shirt, snug, slim fit jeans and Converse All-Stars shoes. And Jr. Khan makes a winsome combination, zipping around in a racy convertible. Well it’s wisely said that a good looking, intelligent man is a wonderfully sexy, yet unusual find. The 26-something actor comes across as cool, calm and collected, thankfully bereft of the trappings that tether most of our desi filmstars (with pardesi accents) to Prada, Gucci and their ilk. He is the quintessential thinking
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youth’s icon. The non-fussy star who exudes a sense of preppy persona and a wry, experimental streak in his casual Tee’s coupled with flip flops and relaxed, faded denims. He impresses, by not trying too hard to impress. As the straightforward, logical Jai in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, the shirtless, tattooed mean wonder in Kidnap or the man in black in Luck. In real life, Khan impresses too: with clean, clipped nails, big feet, unabashed commitment to girlfriend and love for his dogs Kajri and Tom Jones. He never leaves you tongue tied, though. “I have always had a fetish for ties. I have many of them some old and new. I never throw away the old ones as I have a strange affinity towards them. You can add one or the other to jeans and a T-shirt, and it suddenly becomes an amazing style statement,” he says. True. Here is a guy who butts out ramp spawned fashion trends with a flick of his brow. He is comfortable in his skin and it shows. “I never cared much about fashion. I like to wear what I am comfortable in. Style for me is the ability to look good without looking like you are making a big effort. I look for things that connect with me personally. Be it a tie, a pair of shoes, whatever; it should be a reflection of my personality.” He drawls lazily. Imran Khan’s attention to detail, for a pleasing appearance is evident, minus the bling hangover and heavy reli-
ance on accessories. You wonder what makes him connect then to the chill pill crowd. Maybe it is his careful avoidance of Bollywood’s spiel of couture pashas and their sense of slick style. Whatever it is, Imran Khan is one guy who has catapulted back into vogue sweater vests, slim-fit suits and skinny ties, minus the razzmatazz hoopla and public relations confetti. So a James Bond ritzy belt works, whereas a Ferragamo doesn’t. And it is that fiercely independent approach to his personal style that makes Khan abhor designers. “I don’t like designers as a rule, so I stay far away from haute couture,” he laughs. Then he makes his own rules. The dude’s crisply clad. Even as he pours himself into Diesel denims, a hand painted slim fit T-shirt and brown loafers. “I am influenced quite a bit from the West as far as my styling goes,” he admits. “Firstly, I don’t wear a lot of Indian clothes. For me, suit styling has got to be always based on Oceans Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen. I believe skinny ties are in and you have to match up to the world and not the West.” So discover out-of-the-box dressing with Khan’s ubiquitous keds or even canvas shoes teamed with a formal suit. “If I find a good looking shirt, I’ll pick that up in black, blue, white, purple and red. One in each colour. If the clothes fit me well, I take them. As for Eau De Toilettes, you will never sniff one on me. It is a non film star thing, I know.” We couldn’t agree less, dude. You, we like.
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movie trivia
Na Raha
Happily Ever After, not always for this real life jodis… Coz’ just when you thought they made the perfect couple they broke up… A quick peek into top 10 Bollywood romances that didn’t last long…
Aishwarya & Salman
When the green-eyed beauty and the brat fell in love, it had all reasons to become the affair of the decade. This was one couple that always shied from making their relationship
public with no photo shoots or interviews or being spotted at restaurants. The break-up, of course, was a different story all together. The two fell in love during the shooting of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and the relationship lasted for two years. Aishwarya said she broke up with Salman after he admitted that he had been unfaithful to her. The break-up proved to be fodder for media for long with
Shahid & Kareena
There was something very endearing about this couple. Something that said they will always be together. Alas, the relationship that lasted for almost four years ended in a mysterious way. No one seems to know what really happened. Yes, Kareena was shooting for Tashan when she came close to Saif, but that’s all one knows. Shahid and Kareena were never overtly public with their relationship but they never made efforts to hide their love either. The break-up has been talk of the town forever and two years after their separation, Shahid recently revealed on Farah Khan’s TV show, that Kareena was his support system. 16 THE PLOT OCTOBER ’09
one controversy after another coming out in public. Details of the abusive relationship kept news papers and TV channel going for weeks. “I stood by him enduring his alcoholic misbehavior in worst phases and in turn I was at the receiving end of his abuse, infidelity and indignity. That is why like any other self-respecting woman I had ended my relationship with him almost two years ago,” Aishwarya has been quoted as saying.
Preity Zinta & Ness Wadia Theirs was a typical love story: A beautiful actress and a powerful business tycoon. The Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia break-up caused many a heart aches as this was one couple that not only looked together but portrayed a perfect image of fondness, compatibility and togetherness. While the nation was waiting to see the bubbly Preity as a bride, mommy Wadia’s disapproval of the relationship kept resurfacing. Another reported reason for the break up is the fact that Ness wanted Preity to give up acting after the knot was tied. Preity, a self-made person, found that rather difficult to do and thus, the break-up. While the two have parted ways personally, they continue to be partners in their professional ventures such as their IPL team.
Aishwarya & Vivek
She has always maintained a dignified silence about her personal life and relationships. Inadvertently, her relationships have ended up as nothing short of big messes. The Ash-Vivek break up is one chapter in the Bollywood break-up list that will not be forgotten easily. The (in) famous press conference with an agitated Vivek relentlessly relating juicy and satiating details to hungry media is a sight that is bound to stay in public memory for long. Sadly, that seemed to be the last time Vivek hit it big and was in the limelight. Vivek was out of work for long after his break-up with Ash and has till date, not managed to create his Company or Saathiya charm. So, what caused their relationship to come to an end? There seems to be no one reason. While some say it was her family that influenced her to part ways his failure at the box office was another anticipated reason for the break-up.
movie trivia Harman Baweja & Priyanka Chopra
When the initial reports of HarmanPriyanka affair started pouring in, it seemed to be nothing more than a publicity stunt for their film Love 2050. But the fact that Priyanka had always managed to stay away from such gossip and that spark in their photo shoots together lent it authenticity. However, as soon as the couple started getting recognized publicly, reports of their break-up hit the news. While the two remain good friends today and are all set for What’s Your Rashee, their next release together, this is one love story that never really took off.
Saif Ali Khan & Amrita Singh
Much like the Aamir-Reena break up, Saif Ali Khan’s divorce with Amrita Singh broke many hearts. “Well, that’s pretty private domain. Only Saif and I know what the truth is. Now I’ve come back at a time when both television and cinema have so much to offer me. I have to work. I need to work to support myself and my kids. No one pays for my support,” Amrita has been quoted as saying. The couple was together for over a decade and despite their age difference, the two portrayed the image of a madly in love couple.
Aamir Khan & Reena
What really happened? What caused Aamir Khan to part ways with Reena, to whom he was married for sixteen long years? No one seems to know the real reason behind this perfect love story’s sad ending. While Aamir has always been reclusive about his personal life, this was one time when all his fans were dying to know the real thing. They still are. Even after his marriage with Kiran Rao, who he first met at the sets of Lagaan where she was an assistant director, has been spoken and written about extensively. Aamir and Reena divorced mutually with Reena getting the custody of their two children.
Akshay Kumar & Shilpa Shetty
Sushmita Sen & Randeep Hooda
Who can forget the Chura Ke Dil Mera number with the hot Shilpa Shetty showing off her new face and sizzling body, gyrating to the tunes of heartthrob Akshay Kumar? There was something very passionate about the two of them together. While initially, the relationship was labeled as just a publicity stunt, with the help of public appearances and photo shoots together, Akshay made it more than clear that he was indeed serious about Shilpa. The two came close to each other after Akshay’s infamous break-up with Raveena. In Shilpa, he found a shoulder to cry on and in Akshay, she found a man who made her famous. The relationship ended after he started dating Shetty’s friend and fellow actress Twinkle Khanna after a previous indiscretion, which led to Shetty’s successful suing of Stardust Magazine for publishing a “damaging” report about the affair.
His claim to fame is being one of the many men in Sushmita Sen’s life. Truly bold and beautiful, Sushmita is one of the few actresses in Bollywood who has no qualms about making her affairs public. Most of the men in Sush’s life have been well-established but when she started dating Randeep, a newcomer, many eyebrows were raised. The two were generally spotted together and in one of her interviews, Sushmita even said that Randeep is her youngest boyfriend ever. She was also quoted as saying that she loves him and at the same time treats him like her baby! But like most of her other relationships, this one too didn’t last for long. In fact, after their split, Randeep said that he hasn’t really ‘split’ with Sushmita. He claims she is still an important part of his life.
Abhishek Bachchan&Karisma Years after their break-up, rumour mills are not tired talking about the break-up of Bollywood’s first family’s heir and the queen of the Kapoor Khandan. In October 2002, at Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday celebration, Abhishek Bachchan and Karisma Kapoor announced their engagement. While the entire country was waiting for the day when the two would tie the knot, the engagement got called off in January 2003. The tension between the families is believed to be the main reason for the break-up. OCTOBER ’09 THE PLOT 17
the big gig
Katching up with Kailash Kher
Weaving a worldwide musical web H
is voice creates goose bumps, from jingles to record breaking albums…This talented singer – composer has come a long way. With every big leap he has attracted more attention and more fans. With an international album being launched, world wide collaborations and concert, Kailash Kher is on his biggest musical high. We present here some excerpts of his interview with Shridevi Keshavan their work. My bandmates Naresh and Paresh are more into the international music scene and have a lot of knowledge about all the interesting artistes. So keep updating me with all the latest (laughs).
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ell us about your new albums “Kailasa Chaandan Mein” and “Yatra- Nomadic Souls”? “Chaandan Mein” has already been released and is doing really well. I’m more excited about “Yatra- Nomadic Souls” which is a big step up for us Kailasa as a band as it is being released worldwide by an international record label called Cumbancha based in the US. There are some old tracks on the album, some acoustic numbers of some of the old tracks rendered in a completely new style and some fresh tracks as well. How did the Cumbancha record deal come about? Cumbancha’s owner heard “Tauba Tauba” in the rickshaw while he was travelling to Kerala, He asked the rickshaw guy who it was and figured that it was playing in radio and the rickshaw guy had no clue about the artiste. So he wrote down the lyrics of the track from whatever he could make of it, researched on the internet and found out that it was me. He got in touch with me and the rest is history (smiles). Any other projects with the label? There are a few projects with some of the biggest international artistes of the world which we’ll be doing with Cumbancha. Some of the names on the list include the likes of Carlos Santana, Eddie Vedder, and Peter Gabriel etc. I have heard their names but I’m not completely aware of
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What’s the best thing about performing in the West? Recently I performed at the Sterngrove festival Celebrate Brooklyn in New York. It was a very satisfying experience as we performed in front of more than 6,000 people sprawled across the venue not to forget the absolutely thrilling response from the crowd that makes you go into a dizzy. We got extraordinary responses from the organizers who told us that in the history of the festival no band has made the kind of impression we were able to on the music lovers gathered.
“When I was a newcomer, no one had any idea about my working style or potential.” How has working in the Bollywood industry changed for you in terms of your equation with the industry people? When I was a new-comer, no one had any idea about my working style or potential. Once you have an image which for me came through “Allah Ke Bandeh”, things change. The way people look at you change and not necessarily in a positive or negative manner but you just feel a change. They start expecting a certain style, working and singing which sometimes works to your advantage and at times doesn’t. Since you are a composer yourself, when
you are playing the role of a playback singer, does the composer in you clash with the creative ideas of the music director? See most of the music directors I work with, be it Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, SalimSulaiman or AR Rahman, give me a lot of space to weave my own style into the track. They know I’m a composer as well and don’t restrict me at all which helps immensely. And of course I keep the composer in me away when I’m a playback singer but suggestions are always met with a warm welcome and open –mindedness by most of them. Any interesting upcoming projects? Truckloads of tracks for movies whose names I can’t even remember. We are shooting a video for this movie called “Allah Ke Bandeh” which has a strong message going to people. It is being directed by Kabir Farooque; our track reflects the movie’s message and I think it’s going to be liked and appreciated. Besides that there’s this Hollywood movie called “Couple Retreat”, the music for which is being scored by AR Rahman and I’ll be singing for that. How do manage to spend time with your wife in the middle of tight schedules? Yeah…that’s a problem and she complains about it (laughs) but we sometimes catch a late night movie or go for a drive and I try to keep it balanced. How difficult is it to sustain a band? Be it a band or a family or any sort of group, it’s important that there is one individual who always acts as a bigger person. There are bound to be differences and things can always go wrong but it’s all under your control. It all depends on how you keep it together.
DAREyou September saw releases some amazing film releases. If you claim to be a die hard film buff you better catch these films on BIG Screen! Our Filmy guru shares his gyaan as to why you should watch these films…
Wanted
Salman Khan is back and how! The hitman and tapori avatars rolled into one, Radhe works only for money, fights better than the superheroes and dances like no other. Ace choreographer Prabhu Deva’s remake of South blockbuster is a winner masala bonanza which has the perfect mix of romance, action, comedy, song and dance;
Up
A septuagenarian as a hero! Sounds weird right? Well, Pixar’s newest hero in the block is a grumpy old man with creaking bones who embarks on an adventure by tying countless helium balloons to his house. The supporting cast includes a chubby overeager kid, a dog and an endangered bird. The animation is dazzling, the story is superb, the detailing is flawless and now we are running out of adjectives to praise this instant classic.
District 9
Anyone who comes in a spaceship is not essentially a friendly ET or a horrifying alien. Yes, they are creatures from outer space and they can be seen from a different angle too. Here an extraterrestrial race of aliens is forced to live in slum like conditions and they find a rescue ranger who will relocate them to a new place. A very original story, this fable is an allegory
dare you miss
Kaminey
Vishal Bhardwaj’s repertoire has been eally impressive; this one again makes the belief firm that he is not the next big thing but already the biggest thing in indi cinema. The story is about twin brothers, one stammers and the other lisps and ow their life gets into a rollercoaster ride of adrenaline rush on the mean streets of Mumbai.
Quickgun Murugun
I Can’t Think Straight
The Ugly Truth
The taking Of the Pelham 123
The character was created more than a decade ago and it still stirs theimagination like the recent avatars of Dhoni and Shah Rukh. Unlike the superheroes of limited imagination, Quick Gun Murugun is one hero who endorses vegetarianism. The adventures of the Indian cowboy with guntatstic powers against his arch rival Rice Plate Reddy gives the fil This is probably the new avatar of When Harry Met Sally, its just has more guy vision to it and gives the freedom to become something more than a chick flick. It tells the story of a romantically challenged show producer Abby Richter and a chauvinist relationship “expert” bicker their way to finding that they are made for each other while spilling the
Being a gay Muslim in London might have a lot of stress but this colourful and carefree romance by Shamim Sarif portrays characters as beautiful and rich. Though directed in a clichéd way, this lesbian romance has strong chemistry between Tala and Leyla (soft-focus close-ups and shots of hair tossing and lip biting), portrayed by Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth.
If you haven’t seen the 1974 original, what are you waiting for? Tony Scott’s remake of Pelham is rollercoaster ride where John Travolta takes over the role Robert Shaw, the lead hijacker of the subway train known as Pelham 1 2 3 (because it leaves the Pelham Park station at 3 (because it leaves the Pelh
Dil Bole Hadippa She’s the woman! Well, Rani Mukerji as the man in the cricket caper is a film all the Rani fans have been waiting for. The wait is over but the weight is not, since the actress has shed all the extra flab and oozing sex appeal in her sensuous avatar.
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horoscope
STAR SIGNS by Larra Shah
Aries Relationship: You will channel all your energies to a better relationship this month, you will inspire and help people around you .On the home front, there could be ups and downs as people get moody. It is best to maintain diplomacy and tact this month. Romance will blossom. Career: You will embark upon creative visions and ideas. You will also enjoy and gain support from your bosses and colleagues. Moving to a new job or location is possible. Finance: This month promises financial security and profits. Renewal of old contracts will bring in added perks. Health: Maintain good posture while sitting and walking, regular deep breathing will be beneficial.
Taurus Relationship: The stars foretell that you will be moody, restless and may be inactive this month. You will want to be pampered and get attention from loved ones. An old friendship will be renewed bringing you joy. A new romance is foreseen. Career: You will enjoy excitement at work and overcome hurdles. Be aware of devious people as they may conspire over you. Be an anchor to many and help all. Finance: You will be generous and in a mood to enjoy your money. This month your hard work will gain you more profits. Health: Drink plenty of fluids and eat regular meals.
Amitabh Bachchan Bollywood Icon and Indian Legend
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orn on 11th Oct,Librans are sensitive to the needs of others and have the gift of intuition.They understand the emotional needs of people around them. They have good perception and observation. They are able to view their own efforts critically, as well as those of others and work with integrity. Librans are normally creatively inclined and do very well. This year may not be very great for Big B,but the year 2010 will surely unfold to be a wonderful year.He must be careful in October as certain emotional issues could trouble him.Also he must be careful in health related issues in Oct and Nov. He will be accidental in November and must avoid travel in the 3rd week of Nov. December will bring long distance travel and joy.He will enjoy much fame and success in Dec, Jan,feb,march of 2010.The year is fantastic for Partnership and new projects. He must at all times take adequate rest and do frequent detox and re-jeuvation. For good health he must wear his favourable colours Blue, Indigo, Purple, grey. Black can be worn, but not for very long hours. A talisman for good health must be kept with him at all times. Keeping an Amethyst Crystal around him or his work table will be beneficial. 2 0 T H E P L O T O C T O B E R ’ 0 9
Gemini Relationship: You will be happy and enjoy vitality this month, your love will be reciprocated and you will blossom as all will appreciate you. Your outlook to life will change and you will realize your current priorities. Career: You will be busy with lot of work which is routine perhaps, it is best to concentrate on current work as benefits will come in soon. Finance: Achievements are certain this month you could enjoy more benefits by multi tasking. Invest wisely this month. Health: Moderation is the key this month, regular walks will be helpful.
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Cancer Relationship: You will enjoy comfort and joy with loved ones, love and romance is in the air, the environment will be sensitive and sentimental at home. Career: You have the capacity and luck to achieve anything this month. Partnership will bring in fortune and good contacts. Finance: Surprise gifts, perks and rewards will bring joy this month. Your generosity and kindness will win many hearts. Big expenses on the home front are indicated. Health: Control all addictions, it is important to relax this month.
Libra Relationship: A house move is probable. Your personal relationships must be developed and social ties must be strengthened. Looks can be deceptive; do not attribute judgments only on what you see externally. Career: A partner or a partnership will cause worry. Your visions and ideas are fantastic. You must work on them as they will bring long term benefits. Higher goals will be achieved. Finance: Do not lend money as you may not see it again. Long tours are not good as expenses are higher and returns are low. Money trickles in slowly. New project planning should be done cautiously. Health: You will enjoy good health, but you may be clumsy and fall. Be cautious while traveling.
Capricorn Relationship: Emotional issues must be dealt carefully on the home front, do not be bitter or harsh with friends. Romance will bring comfort and security. Career: Intuitive guidance will propel you forward rightly. All legal formalities must be completed, new opportunities are foreseen. Finance: Realigning of priorities will bring in financial benefits, be an opportunist to enjoy financial benefits. Health: Opposition and criticism will lead to stress. Do positive affirmation every morning.
Leo
Scorpio
Aquarius
Relationship: This month could be dramatic and
Relationship: Your amazing persistence and will power will help you overcome differences at home. A feeling of detachment will be felt by you. Loved ones will shower attention over you but you may want otherwise. Don’t let love go by because of this momentary phase of your life. Career: Conflicts at work are probable causing you stress. Minor mistakes on your part will cause confusion or embarrassment. Focus can help you to carve out a good name for yourself. Finance: International collaboration or travel will bring in good financial benefit. You will enjoy perks and rewards for all your previous hard work. Health: To control extreme irritability enjoy a sport or practice kick boxing.
Relationship: Live and let live should be the motto of your life this month. Your enthusiasm to help people may be misinterpreted. Siblings will be supportive, socializing will help you relax and get connected with the right people. Career: New work will pick up slowly, continue to concentrate on completing all back log. Have the confidence that you will succeed in all you do. Fortunate luck is foreseen this month. Finance: Installation of machinery and gadgets will prove expensive. Financial hurdles are possible but you will overcome them due to quick action. You will enjoy perks this month. Health: Avoid been temperamental, wear a jade if you have blood pressure problem.
Virgo
Sagittarius
Pisces
Relationship: You will solve all complex problems at home, timely patience and understanding will help all those around you. Also people will be drawn to you.
Relationship: Socializing and connecting with people will help you overcome dissatisfaction. You will enjoy support from friend but on the home front you will have to resolve issues patiently. Children will bring joy.
Relationship: You will enjoy the support and love from family. Love may turn sour or cause anxiety this month. Be polite and kind to people around you, new friends will bring joy and socializing will prove truthful. Career: You will enjoy tremendous potential in your current work. You can double your turnover with efforts and support from your colleagues. Finance: You will enjoy stability and extra benefits. Taking small risks will prove beneficial overtime. Account everything before taking any decisions. Health: You will enjoy good health; your spiritual journey has begun. Prayer will be beneficial.
sensitive emotionally. Avoid long discussions; your constant encouragement will help all. You will win admiration and respect from all. Career: At work avoid tendency to be dramatic or serious. To enjoy success you need to build a good team and more support. International ties will bring in personal benefits. Finance: The planets suggest financial luck, promotions and perks. Expenses will rise towards the month end. Health: Healthy food habits are required; include fitness as a regular regime.
Career: Perfection and precisions at work will gain you awards and a pat on your back. Expect the unexpected. Finance: You will gain both pleasure and profit from artistic activities; hard work will bring in good financial results. Health: Eat bio=energy food the mantra will be Go Green.
Career: Expansion and regulations will be the key this month. Enhance your work as new avenues will open for career / business. Your vision and foresight will bring you success. Finance: Money will trickle in slowly; you will gain through large organizations and good contacts. Acquiring of assets is foretold. Health: Attend to problem related to the ankle or feet, reading spiritual books will enlighten you.
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queen bee Our resident Queen Bee dishes out the buzz on telly land – but here’s a warning: it ain’t sugar and honey!
BIG B still rules the teleworld! The Bollywood biggies seem to be minting moolah on the small screen… The most expensive actor of the industry, Amitabh Bachchan is getting pricy with an astronomical rise in the amount that he will be getting for Big Boss 3. He is the highest paid actor on small screen now, beating the Khans and Kumars of Bollywood. “Initially it was decided that Bigg B will be receiving the amount of Rupees 1.5 crore per episode, but at the eleventh hour his price was hiked to Rupees 2.5 crore,” chirps the source. Elaborating more on the information, our source adds, “There will be 84 episodes of Bigg Boss 3 and according to that ratio, Mr. Bachchan has become the highest paid host on television. Akshay Kumar and SRK were paid 1 crore per episode for their shows Khatron Ke Khiladi and Paanchvi Pass respectively.” Salman’s price was hiked up for the second season of Dus Ka Dum. “For the first season of DKD, he received an amount of Rs. 80, 00,000 while in the second season his price was raised to 1 crore,” quips our khabroo. Looks like the Bollywood has adopted the matra – Apna Sapna Money Money!
World’s Shortest Body Builder on Entertainment Ke Liye Aur Bhi Kuch Karega After seeing most surprising acts on India’s got talent we are seeing weirdest things on Entertainment ke Liye which comes on Sony Entertainment Television. He is 21, 2’9” tall and the world’s shortest bodybuilder and he was one of the most interesting performers on Sony Entertainment television’s Entertainment Ke Liye Aur Bhi Kuch Karega .Using custom-built 1.5kg dumbbells, Aditya ‘Romeo’ Dev pumps iron daily to prove that small can also be strong. Romeo, despite his diminutive stature, has triceps, biceps comparable to any well built man. He was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records in 2006 following three months of intense exercise. Large crowds regularly flock to watch him at his gym. He holds the Limca book of records for the world’s shortest body builder. He even has a film to his credit, made on him in the UK as part of the “World’s Extraordinary Pupil Series”, “Smallest muscle man of the world”. He has done a number of shows in Japan, London and New York etc. On Entertainment Ke Liye Aur Bhi Kuch Karega, Romeo impressed everyone including judges Anu Malek and Farah Khan with his dedication and passion towards bodybuilding. Well we surely are inspired too… 22 THE PLOT OCTOBER ’09
Salman does a Black on 10 Ka Dum…
Sphere falls from Shaurya hands The Shaurya of Suhani is no more associated with the production house, Sphere Origin. Yes Saurabh Pandey recently had a fall out with them, the reason being argument on commutation. A person close to Saurabh revealed, “Saurabh and one of his friend met with an accident a month back, due to which the traveling for the actor became difficult, as his car was also crashed in the accident.” “The production house also did not provide any vehicle for him to travel and it was difficult for Saurabh to travel everyday in the train. Yesterday the production was shooting for the mahurat shot and called the actor. He just said that send me a car to travel. They refused to do so, and said that he was out of the new show of Sphere Origin,” adds the source. We called up Saurabh Pandey, but he refused to talk. “I don’t want to talk anything about it,” he says. Well I heard Aab jane bhi do yaaro as aaise bade bade deshon main aaise choti choti baatein hoti rahati hain…
Pricey Pav Bhaji for Archu Salman Khan has surprised one and all by his charming self and most down to earth host. He has been surprising one and all on his game show. Recently did something on the sets of 10 Ka Dum which was sweet yet surreal!!! Salman Khan has played the game with eunuchs, rickshawalas, BMC employees & celebrities, now he is all set to play the game with some deaf and dumb teenagers. There were a total of 4 guys who played the best of 3 knock-out round and after the round each pair got one lac rupees, courtesy Sony Entertainment Television. But how did a bunch of 4 deaf and dumb youngsters manage to play the game. They had an interpreter who helped them with the questions & following the interpreter’s lead was Salman bhai who himself started to be more of an interpreter than a host. Salman surely has won hearts of millions… Accolades galore for Sallu.
Our very own innocent Archana of Pavitra Rishta had not been keeping well since few days. Ankita Lokhande was admitted in hospital due to food infection and this all happened because of her loving hubby Manav aka Sushant Singh Rajput. Well you must be wondering ki baat kya hai. My bee from the sets buzzed that Manav likes to eat pav bhaji and recently the duo took up a competition of who can eat more. In this task finally Archu gave up and the very next day the actress landed in hospital. “I was admitted in the hospital and was given lots of injections. This all happened because of the stupid bet of pav bhaji between me and Sushant,” chirps the girl who is now back in action. How stupid you could be Ankita. For now all’s well that end’s well so all we can say here is khana mana hai… I mean outside food and also betting se bach ke rehana girl if you don’t want to fall in trouble again.
queen bee
Actor who studied less but scored high
Katti between Deepu and Jyoti
The guy who studied in the nick of the moment, only to get the highest score in the school exams; blessed with an amazing grasping power, this guy is an equally amazing actor when it comes to theatrics. Yes its none other than the handsome hunk- Avinash Sachdev of Choti Bahu fame. Well its really astonishing to see so many qualities as I though on small screen the hunks are only for the display But as we move further with our conversation with, Avinash reveals; “I hardly use to study for 10-15 days prior to my exams, and still I used to score the highest marks in the class. My parents always aspired for me to be an I.A.S officer, which was definitely not my cup of tea, but still I tried and scored high and was among the top in accounts for my entrance (I.P.S). But as I was really not that interested in studies, I wiggled my way out of it and turned towards the media profession.” Anyways Avinash, even if you have changed your route, your talent remains intact, and definitely your grasping power will not be wasted because, “Dialogue yaad rakhane mein bhi toh grasping power lagti hain, kyu Avinash!”
Sir Dilip Joshi Yes you are hearing it right but it’s not us who has given him this title! This kithab is given to him by his on screen wife Daya aka Disha Wakani. There is a small story behind this big title. Our bee went into the sets and probed it out the secret behind ‘SIR’. “Not many people know that Dilip has recommended Disha’s name in the show Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasma. He is also very senior to her in the experience and age too thus Disha exclaim him as SIR.” It sounds so weird that your co-star especially the one who is playing your wife calls you SIR off the camera. My bee buzzed an aankhon dekha haal from the sets. “Recently while giving an interview to the news channel, she requested the reported that if she could let Dilip Sir joins her for that particular interview. The reporter was shocked to see Disha calling him sir and thus immediately asked the reason for giving him this kithab.” The secret is out Dilip… it seems now you have become old… don’t mind it
It is shocking news… but its true; Deepu (Varun Khandelwal) and Jyoti (Sneha Wagh) are not on talking terms! One of the most liked on screen sister and brother had a huge fight it seems, and thus they aren’t talking to each other for quite some time now. Our khabroo from the production house reports, “They had a disagreement on something, which turned out to be a huge tiff between the two. Thus the both are not on talking terms now.” “Their onscreen chemistry of bro and sis is fabulous, and nobody can make out what happened between the two. They are very professional and their personal problem is never a
hindrance in their professional commitments,” adds the source. Initially Varun and Sneha shared a good rapport. “Yes they had a good relationship, but then things went sour. It’s surprising for us also, and most of the time this is the hot topic on the sets too,” concludes the source. Such is life dearies… aaj katti toh kal batti bhi hogi!
Moti Mat Kaho Naa Well you must be guessing of whom we are talking about. It’s our very own Daya of Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chamshma aka Disha Wakani. Surprise!!! But yes this is what she keeps saying on and off the sets. Our bee from the sets buzzed, “She gets bit irritated when some one tell her moti (fat) and gets annoyed.” We decided to call her up and know the story from the horse mouth. “I just get angry when people call me plump knowing that I’m not that obese, but the thing is that my personality suits my on screen character of Daya but not the off screen get-up. I am still a youthful girl but I look like an aunty that do make me feel bad,” Disha quips. Well Disha this is is how our tele world works. Chote ko bada aur bade ko chota dikhana is the old trick. But as we moved further she also disclose, “As you know that Daya never wears any western out fits but in real, I only prefer western attire and that’s the problem for looking stout. The structure suits saree but not the western wears,” actress concludes. Uhhh Disha you seem to be very colourful but all we can suggest is kuch pane ke liye kuch khona padta hai. So all we can advice ki dil pe mat le Disha, believe in your self
Sneha Wagh was married It was shocking for me as my bee buzzed that Sneha Wagh of Jyoti fame was married. I could believe my ears but when my bee caught her in the conversation, truth came into light. She exhibit the same quality of Jyoti in real life too a simple, loving but not a girl. The only dissimilarity is that she is no more a loving wife. Yes you have heard it right the actress has left her hubby Aavishkaar Darverkar and as per the buzz it’s all due to her achievement as Jyoti. It seems the success has gone in her head. The actress got bit annoyed when she was asked
about her marriage. “I haven’t kept anything under the wraps. No body till now has asked me questions regarding my marriage thus I also kept mum,” she chirped. Though she refused to talk much about her past life as she now wants to look forward and work hard to make her show a great success. Well Sneha why are you getting annoyed if you have move over your past. Take a chill pill girl but always remember to keep your head on the shoulders as at the end you can never predict about the daily soaps na… O C T O B E R ’ 0 9 T H E P L O T 2 3
JUNGLE
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Win!
The jungle queen, Mona Vasu is on cloud nine after winning the reality show Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao. The actress in a tee-a-tee talks about her experience and take away from the show. She also speaks about her popularity factor which has risen and also about the transition in her as she turned introvert to extrovert in real life. How does it feel to become a jungle
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through hardship in the jungle but at the end only one could win and it was me. I really thank my audiences and fans for supporting me all through my journey in the jungle
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How has been your journey in the jungle? It has been a very exciting journey with lots of ups and downs for me. There were lots of things that I wasn’t prepared for like being on camera for 24X7.I am a very private person and loved my space so living with people and on camera was one thing I was not sure about. But at the end I managed to live and win the show too. I took up the show as I’m an adventurous person and the show had lots of challenges and thus I was very kicked about the whole thing. All I can say is that it was a roller coaster ride for me. The most memorable moment in the
3 jungle There are many but if you want me to
elaborate one incident than it would be the picnic on Independence Day. We all were given freedom for 5 to 6 hours and had fun on the beach too. Also we had a good meal on that day which was nice for a change. Another memorable moment was a fashion show in the jungle. Adding another to the feather of the memory was some stupid things like staying awake for long at nights and craving for tea, though it was a different case where we had to sleep without fulfilling our carve.
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The most embarrassing moment in the jungle There was an embarrassing moment in
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the jungle but that is too censored to talk about. All I can say was it is related to our changing room which was too small and the cloth hanging on the room was 10 inch uplifted from the ground so it was difficult for us and we had to be careful while bending too. (grins)
and most of the time too lazy to socialize and meet friends. After my jungle experience where we stayed with a variety of people, the experience has transformed me and now I feel more active than ever. Even my food pattern has changed and I have realized that too many spices spoil the taste of the vegetables.
do you think was your true friend 5 Who Besides you who do you think deserved there? The first person was Ishq Bector, he be- 8 to win? I feel who ever came in final three that’s came good friend and then it was Anaida. We had become really close friends all three of us still meet. Another person that I would like to name is Chitrakshi, she is a very positive girl. She always stood up for others and that’s what I like about her. Aman is another one to be added in the list thought we did not talk much. Last but not the least is Negar. She was the hard worker and a very sweet girl too.
did you like and dislike about the 6 What show?
Likes: - The challenges and staying experience in the jungle. I also loved those moments where I got to test my patience and endurance. Now I feel much stronger and wiser too. Disliked: - The food which we were given in the jungle i.e. either Soya rice or dal rice was bit difficult to gulp in. Basically I like to eat Soya rice but Chetan loved dal rice, so we decided that thrice a week we will have dal and other three days Soya. When ever dal used to come, I had to literally swallow it. Another factor I disliked was the uncut bathing scenes.
Chetan and Anaida with me are truly a winners. The winner was decided at last on the audience voting and I was thankfully their favourite but that does not take anything away from them (Chetan and Anaida). In short all three of us are winner I feel.
you think this show has provided the 9 Do extra fame to your name?
I don’t know since I have come back, I have been busy interacting with media and fans. But yes people now recognize me from the jungle and keep asking me about how I did the entire task and about whole occurrence in the show. All I can say is that popularity factor has gone up for me. But at the end I wish that good work comes my way, and I enjoy it
what is next project after your jungle 10 Sotrip? I have just recently returned from the
has been your takeaway besides 7 What winning the show? I have learnt to be more social. Before this show happened, I was an introvert
jungle so definitely out with family is my priority but yes I do want to go back to my fiction shows. I did get a lot of offers but there was nothing that interests me. All I can say that I did a reality show for the experience but to be frank enough I don’t want to go away from the fiction shows. So let’s see what comes next in my way.
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BIG Cinemas was buzzing with activities … New properties launched, star visits and lot more…
R City launch saw the gala affair… Directors Special Film Festival marked the informal opening of the cinemas for sampling by viewers, they not only got a chance to see their favourite films on the BIG Screen but also met the talented directors and interacted… Some of the fun moments…
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Tushar Dhingra, COO BIG Cinemas in conversation with Farhan Akhtar
Ashutosh Gowarikar in a pensive mood at Cine Diner
Imtiaz Ali inte racted with audiences in th e interval…
RGV addressed audience post screening of Satya…
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THE 90-SECOND QUIZ
beer brand features 1 Which prominently in the movie Jism?
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(a) Zingaro (b) Kingfisher (c) San Miguel
mouth freshener featured 2 Which prominently in the film Yaadein?
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(a) Polo (b) Manikchand (c) Pass Pass
Are you a filmi? Let’s check your filmi quotient regarding endorsements in films by various brands to promote their brand.
Shahrukh – Rani starrer Chalte Chalte very prominently promoted this leading brand of engine oil. (a) HP (b) Castrol (c) Servo Kaizad Gustad’s directorial film Boom had promoted this logistics company. (a) Fedex (b) DTDC (c) Pafex
of Ram Gopal Varma’s recent 8 3 One films had a Tata Sumo gain as much
Hrithik Roshan promoted Bournvita in his super hit film. (a) Koi Mil Gaya (b) Krish (c) Kaho Na Pyar Hai
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Ranbir Kapoor flaunted his laptop in Bachna Ae Haseeno, which brand was it? (a) Lenovo (b) Dell (c) Microsoft
Up recently found its way into 4 Thums which of these big-budget films?
Film, Alaipayuthey, recently 5 Tamil remade into Hindi as Saathiya was associated with which brand of coffee? (a) Nestle (b) Tata Coffee (c) Bru
7. (b) DTDC 8. (a) Koi Mil Gaya 9. (c) Microsoft 10. (b) Swift 2 8 T H E P L O T O C T O B E R ’ 0 9
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Maruti did an in-film advertisement for Abhishek and Rani starrer Bunty Babli, which car was it for? (a) SX4 (b) Swift (c) Baleno
3. (b) Road 4. (a) Kaante 5. (c) Bru 6. (b) Castrol
(a) Kaante (b) Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (c) Devdas
90-Second Quiz: The Answers 1. (a) Zingaro 2. (c) Pass Pass
mileage on screen as the lead actors. Which film was it? (a) Company (b) Road (c) Jungle
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