KONNECTING! Dear Readers, e wish you and your family a Happy Easter and Happy Baisakhi. Easter is the oldest and the most important Christian Festival, the celebration of the death and coming to life again (resurrection) of Jesus Christ. Baisakhi is a harvest festival of North India which is celebrated on the thirteenth day of April. It has special significance for Sikhs as Guru Gobind Singh organized the order of the Khalsa on this day. Last month, the festival of colours brought together people at the Indian fairs organized in different parts of Australia and once again we had the opportunity to meet our valued subscribers and other wonderful people. Loads of entertainment this month on all our Channels. Star Plus: Star screen awards will be shown on Star Plus. Those who missed watching all the glamour and glitterati, don't forget to tune in. The grand finale of Music Ka Maha Muqqabla will be aired on April 4. In the month of April play the fool and enjoy Comedy flicks like Chandni Chowk to China, Welcome, Singh is King, Golmaal Returns and much more. Star plus is also showing the multi award winner, Amitabh Bachchan's "Paa". Zee TV: Watch the Grand Finale of Dance India Dance - Season 2 this month. Other serials like Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Ki Jo and Aap Ki Antara stands high on the popularity charts. NDTV Imagine: Watch all the latest blockbuster films like Kaminey, Blue, Do not Disturb, Ajab prem ki ghazab kahani. Those who are not yet connected to our channels, become a part of the growing Konnectv family. Call us for a special offer. We would love to hear from you. Write to us at info@konnectv.com.au. Call us between 9 am and 7 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am and 1 pm on Saturdays. Just to remind you all that Daylight saving ends on April 4. The program schedules are according to AEST. For regular updates and program schedules log on to our website www.konnectv.com.au.
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THE TUBE 2 DID L'iL Masters A kiddie version of Zee TV's Dance India Dance, it will be competing with the Color's Chak Dhoom Dhoom.
4 Superstars ka Jalwa Marking golden jubilee of Cine and TV Artists Association, the event brings together the biggest names in the industry
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COVER STORY World's unluckiest man Housefull is a hilarious comedy of errors starring Akshay, Deepika
5 Bandini Destiny strikes when Santok, an 18 year old working girl, is married to Dharampratap, scion of a rich family. This is the story of her battles.
BEAUTY TIPS 32 her. Lively, yet full of elegance!
Preity Zinta's Style is unique just like
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38 Shah Rukh Khan
10 Shut-up Shah Rukh
Being the clown isn't easy.
Neil Nitin Mukesh insults Badshah of Bollywood
12 Rani & Raja Veil is finally off Rani Mukherjee and Aditya Chopra romance
20 Mere paas ma hai!
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Recalling memorable scenes and dialogues from Bollywood
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ee TV brings yet another reality show Ghar Ghar Mein - Fursat Ke Lamhe that will rock your television sets and your lives. The objective of the show is to act as a platform to connect with its audience better, with families across India vying for the show title. Hosts Manish Paul and Vipul Roy visit families across India and host competitions among the family members. Each episode sees a winner among the two families. At the end of every week, a mega competition is held and a winner announced. Many prizes are to be won every week.
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k Veer Stree ki Kahaani... Jhansi Ki Rani is the story of an ordinary girl who went on to become an extraordinary ruler. Her defiance against the British is exemplary. The fervour that she aroused gave birth to leaders and revolutionaries who finally freed the nation from the British. The show attempts to bring forth the various facets of this remarkable woman which are yet unknown to people. The Rani is shown as a mother, as a wife, as a daughter, as a warrior and essays all the roles with equal aplomb. The show is a tribute to her bravery, gallantry and patriotism.
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kiddie version of Zee TV's Dance India Dance - Dance India Dance Little Masters will be competing with the Color's Chak Dhoom Dhoom. Akash Chawla from the Zee TV marketing team confirmed that the channel is going ahead with a junior dance contest. The format and the judges for the show are still being finalised. According industry insiders, the channel decided to extend the show into a children's version because there were several kiddie contestants who came to the auditions this season, but weren't selected because of their age. One has to be over 18 years to participate in any reality show. Another viewpoint that analysts have is that the new show is being launched to compete with Chak Dhoom Dhoom, a kids' dance contest on their rival channel, Colors, which will be judged by Ahmed Khan, Saroj Khan and Vindu Dara Singh. April 2010 I 2 I KonnecTV
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his story is about a Gujarati family residing in a village, near Surat, called Dharampur. The village has been established by the patriarch, Dharamraj Mahiyavanshi, of the Mahiyavanshi family. He is a very rich and well respected but an egoistic diamond merchant who has a well established empire and more than 2000 workers are employed by him. Santok is an 18 year old girl, popularly known as Santu among the workers. Santu lives with her Nana Madhoo Solanki in the workers colony. She is very calm and soft spoken. She sings well and always uses her voice to entertain all the women workers of the packing department with Gujarati folk songs. All seems to go well till destiny strikes, and a series of events culminate with Santo getting married to Dharampratap. Thus starts the life of the 18 year old Santu, her battles, and her journey.
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yoti is the perfect example of how the eldest of three daughters, works harder than three sons put together and to be the man of the house for her family. She faces all obstacles without flinching to give her maternal family everything they need and a lot of what they desire, without ever learning to give up. But one day she painfully discovers that beneath the veneer of helpless concern for her, she was actually, no more than a golden goose for most of her family. Her own sister back stabbed her and stole away her lover. Her husband threw her out of the house in her delicate state of pregnancy, on hearing a fact of her life, which held no truth. Even after all this, Jyoti soldiers on.
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ehna Hai TeriĂ–Palkon ki Chaaon Mein' ... A heart- warming tale of an orphan girl, whose dreams of finding family and love come true when she gets a chance to be a part of an extremely lovable and traditional joint family. However, every time her dreams are about to come true, destiny intervenes and she realizes that destiny has its own way of granting wishes and it ultimately gives you what you truly deserve and that sometimes you have to lose love to rediscover it! Set in the heart of India, the story of loving, losing and rediscovering love unfolds amidst grandeur, magnificence and scenic beauty of Madhya Pradesh, amongst customs and rituals and exquisite festival celebrations. 'Palkon ki Chaaon Mein' reflects the hopes and dreams of all young girls i.e. to be accepted and loved by their sasural; A show which brings back the smell of soil, the richness and grandeur of our culture, its countless traditions and its never ending warmth all, through this large joint family which accepts this young girl with open arms and a large heart. April 2010 I 5 I KonnecTV
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MUMBAI: The much awaited finale of Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega on Imagine had the entire nation glued to their television sets. Rahul Mahajan ended weeks of speculation and silenced the non-believers when he chose Kolkata based Dimpy Ganguly to be his bride and kept his promise by taking the Saat Pheras with her. According to TAM data, Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega - Shubh Vivaah registered season's highest ratings in reality shows recording a TVR of 5.6. The finale that was telecast on Imagine on 6th March was watched by millions of people across the country, peaking with a 7.8 TVR. The TAM data reveals that Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega is the most watched finale of a reality show since Season 1 Rakhi Ka Swayyamvar on the same channel overtaking finale's of all big reality shows like Big Boss, Fear Factor, Perfect Bride, Sach ka Saamna, Dus Ka Dum, DPL and Saregama Lil Champs. The performance of the finale has catapulted Imagine to its highest ratings since launch with 172 GRPs. Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega - Shubh Vivaah was also one of the most talked about topics across social media digital platforms and became a trending topic on Twitter on the day of the finale. Shailja Kejriwal, EVP Content said, "We are very pleased that the main purpose of the show was fulfilled and Rahul Mahajan found his bride and got married to her. The viewership for the finale was once again massive, indicating that viewers across the country really enjoy our unique swayamvar format." Clearly the Swayamvar Series has caught the fancy of the nation. There is already speculation that Season 3 will feature a cricketer! Imagine will certainly hit the ball out of the park with that one!
Neil," said Shah Rukh, "Why do you have three first names and no surname? My name is Khan. Saif too is a Khan. How come you have no last name?
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gone to town to pick up my parents and got stuck in the traffic. By the time I reached the venue there was only time for a quick briefing on what I had to do." Shah Rukh walked up to Neil and quickly told him the plan on stage. Neil was aghast. "How could I say shut up to Shah Rukh Khan? I've never been rude even to my driver. But he insisted. He also told me to throw eggs at him and Saif at the end of the show. I begged and pleaded to spare me. But Shah Rukh didn't listen." Neil did his own on-the-spot improvisation on stage to spare himself the aggravated agony. "Instead of throwing the eggs I walked up to Saif and Shah Rukh and broke the eggs on their heads. How could I throw eggs at them? Their fans would never forgive me!" After the act Neil's shocked father has still not forgiven his son, although he has been told it was all in jest. Says Neil: "Bipasha rushed to me and said if it was an act then it was really scary. Katrina stormed up to me after the show and told me to apologize to Shah Rukh, at once." Laughing nervously, Neil re-lived the trauma of being forced to be rude to a hero he worships. "I'm glad people finally got to see my mischievous side... But no thanks. Never again."
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ays after Neil Nitin Mukesh told co-hosts Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan to just plainly and simply shut up on stage at the Filmfare Awards at Yashraj studios, a debate raged in the film industry. Was the well-behaved blue-eyed-boy's aggressive impudence towards his superstar seniors for real? Or was it just an act? To rewind a bit: At the Filmfare awards, cohosts Shah Rukh and Saif Ali Khan decided to take on Neil on stage, riling him endlessly. The final straw was the digs that Shah Rukh took at Neil's name. "Neil," said Shah Rukh, "Why do you have three first names and no surname? My name is Khan. Saif too is a Khan. How come you have no last name?" Neil couldn't take the slight to his family name. He not-so-gently reminded Shah Rukh that he ought to restrain himself because his, Neil's, father was sitting in the audience. And then, horror of horrors, he told Shah Rukh to just shut up. There was an uncomfortable silence in the auditorium. Recalling the incident with an uncomfortable laugh, Neil said: "I'm still shaking. Imagine me telling Shah Rukh Khan to shut up! But I did. That isn't all. At the end of the show I walked up to Shah Rukh and Saif and broke eggs on their heads." But relax. It was all part of an act. "It was all planned by Shah Rukh sir. I was told by the organizers, the Moranis, from beforehand that I was supposed to be part of Shah Rukh's act. I was supposed to reach early and rehearse for it. But as luck would have it I had April 2010 I 10 I KonnecTV
I'm still shaking. Imagine me telling Shah Rukh Khan to shut up! But I did. That isn't all. At the end of the show I walked up to Shah Rukh and Saif and broke eggs on their heads
“Rani and Adi came in together and looked very much a couple. They walked in just before midnight and sat down for dinner next to each other�
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fter employing every trick in the book to keep their relationship under wraps, lovebirds Rani Mukerji and Aditya Chopra have finally lifted the veil off their romantic alliance. The duo that has often lambasted the media for 'link-up' rumours was seen getting up, close and personal at a recent party organized by Karan Johar to celebrate the birthday of his mother Hiroo Johar. Going handin-hand, the twosome looked very much like a couple in love. Organized at a South Mumbai hotel, the party that was a very low-key affair saw the dusky bong siren walk in with her beau Aditya holding hands. Confirming the news, a source said, "Rani and Adi came in together and looked very much a couple. They walked in just before midnight and sat down for dinner next to each other. It's a clear public statement that Rani is indeed his girlfriend. It was quite unlike Adi, but he seemed quite relaxed as he chatted with the other guests." "Forget being seen with Rani, Adi doesn't like to be seen in public even by himself. He has been dating Rani for nearly three years now but never has he made a public appearance with her by his side," adds the source.
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ush Hour director Brett Ratner was so taken in by Hrithik Roshan's upcoming film Kites that he offered his services to make the film click in the US. "I was introduced to Ratner in Los Angeles. We got talking about films and I showed him the English version of Kites," Rakesh Roshan, the film's producer, said. "Ratner said it's a good film with the ability to cross over only if it is presented keeping in mind the American sensibilities. He offered to work on it." A month later, Roshan returned to LA to discover that Ratner had chopped the songs from the film, and also reduced its length from 118 to 90 minutes. "His editing upped the film's intensity for the US market," Roshan said. Also starring Kangna Ranaut and Mexican actress Barbara Mori, the film's Hindi and English versions will release simultaneously in India and the US on May 21. Ratner reportedly told a US daily, "I'm not saying that Kites will be the hit that Rush Hour was, but I felt it had the potential to cross over."
exican actress Barbara Mori says she has learnt a lot from Hrithik and loves doing stunts herself. "I am really excited because Kites is the biggest film I have ever done. I never imagined that I would come to Bollywood and be a part of a film made for audience all over the world. Kites will be very important for my career because this is my first international movie. I can't wait!" she says. Performing stunts for the film, she says "I was not scared at all, because I like danger. I was really very impressed with the action director and with car crashes and explosions. Hrithik is so good at action, I was learning a lot from him. The action director kept dissuading me from doing my stunts because they were dangerous. But I went to Hrithik and told him I can do it. So he said okay and convinced the action director to let me do my own action stunts. We had a lot of fun. It was the best experience of my career! She said she would love to do more movies in Bollywood. "I live in Mexico with my son and my family and I have been working so much in my country. Of course, I will come to India soon. I'm looking forward to it."
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When the whole world went into overdrive calling her overweight, she shed all the fat and went back to flaunting a svelte figure. Because for Sushmita Sen, life's a report card of living in the public glare." I never went to college," confesses Sushmita, adding, "I learnt everything in life. You know, if someone asks me if I'd like to go back and enrol in college, I'd say no. I have no regrets about not going to college and I've loved learning everything as it comes." But, a little impishly, Sush does tell us that she stood in line for a seat in Delhi University. She says, "I stood in line at Maitreyi College and St Stephen's for two days. But then I got the call for Miss India and I could never go back to studies. But my learning this way has been fun."
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alman is always looking out for his family members. After starring in his brother Arbaaz Khan's production Dabang, Salman will next be working on brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri's Hindi version of the Malayalam super hit Bodyguard. The buzz in the trade is that Boney had bought the rights of Bodyguard and wanted Prabhudebva (who directed the runaway hit Wanted not too long ago) to direct the Hindi version, but Salman asked him to hand over the rights to Atul Agnihotri. Siddique, who had directed the original in Malayalam, will also direct the Hindi version. A source revealed, "Boney did not hesitate to give up remaking Bodyguard. He loves Salman too much and considers the actor's wish as his command." Boney said, "Salman is family to me. I love fulfilling all his wishes and will always continue to do so."
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ctress Karisma Kapoor, who is married to industri alist Sanjay Kapur, gave birth to a boy at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai last month, said a source. This is her second child. ìKarisma has given birth to a baby boy. The delivery took place in the morning,î said the hospital source. The actress, who gave hits such as Hero No.1 and Dil Toh Pagal Hai, has a six-year-old daughter Samaira. Karismaís friend, jewellery designer Farah Khan, wished her on Twitter. ìKarisma Kapoor just gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Many congratulations to her and her family,î Farah wrote.
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Maine Pyar Kiya Friendship mein, no thank you, no sorry!
Kalicharan Log mujhe lion ke naam se jaante hain!
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Deewar Mere paas ma hai!
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t was Amitabh's coming of age film, soon after his hit Zanjeer, when he could finally stand tall alongside his friend and star Shashi Kapoor. The dialogue "Mere Paas Ma Hai" written by Javed Akhtar for Yash Chopra's Deewar (1975), and spoken by police officer brother Shashi to Amitabh, who was on the wrong side of the law, are etched in filmgoers' memories.
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hile Raj Kapoor's Bobby (1973) became famous another dialogue that went into Bollywood's hall of fame was "Prem naam hai mera, Prem Chopra!" Recalls 'villain' Prem Chopra, "When Raj Kapoor first handed me the one-liner, I wondered, 'Kya kah raha hai? Mazaak toh nahin kar raha?" (What is he saying? Is he joking?) I had just asked him about my character and my dialogues and he handed me that single line!" Of course, nobody's complaining now!
Sholay Tumhara naam kya hai, Basanti?
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hen Amitabh Bachchan (Jai) asked a talkative Hema Malini deadpan, "Tumhara naam kya hai, Basanti?" or Hema raced on her horsedrawn tonga, yelling "Chal, Dhanno", they probably had no idea that viewers would be pressing the replay button many times over the next few decades. Dialogues from Ramesh Sippy's Sholay (1975) are still alive in public memory. Recalls Hema Malini, "I had no idea then that the film would be such a huge hit. People still call me Basanti."
Mr India Mogambo khush hua!
For years after the film, it was common to quip, "Mogambo khush hua!" Shekhar Kapur's sci-fi superhero classic Mr India (1987), immortalised the late Amrish Puri in his larger-than-life role, with this oft-repeated dialogue. Says producer Boney Kapoor, "Shekhar was clear that he wanted a comic book feel to the film and the character. 'Mogambo' was characterised after about 65 per cent of the film had been shot.
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ousefull movie is a multistarrer romantic comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Arjun Rampal, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta and Jiah Khan. The film narrates the story of Aarush - the world's unluckiest man who believes that his bad luck can vanish if he finds true love. This quest leads to utter confusion resulting in this hilarious comedy of errors and total chaos and mayhem. The movie has three hot actresses spicing up the screen with two piece bikinis as they try hard to compete with each other. Produced by Sajid Nadiawala and directed by Sajid Khan this movie seems to be one of the most awaited flicks for this year. Lead man Arush gets caught in crazy situations all because he has a deep dark secret; he has three wives. His first wife Sandy has always wanted to be in love, but thinks it only happens in fairy tales. His second wife Heetal loves her husband so much that she feels as if she is living a fairy tale, and Devika is a simple old fashioned small town girl. In keeping with his style, Akshay Kumar refused to use safety harnesses while shooting for Housefull. A particular scene required him to jump from the balcony of one building to another. Since even a slight mistake could have been fatal, the team advised Akshay to use cable wires to perform the stunt. The actor, however, refused, asserting he didn't need any help. "Akshay had to jump from one balcony to another for a scene. It was advisable to use cables for it since the stunt was quite risky and one small slip would have him badly injured. But Akshay refused and did the stunt himself, minus the cable wires," reveals a source from the production team. Akshay injured
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But Akshay Kumar did hurt himself doing a different scene at the Goregaon Sports Complex. He injured his right eardrum which started bleeding but he insisted on finishing the day's work. Says a source present on the sets, "Akshay was shooting an underwater sequence in a swimming pool. He dived in to the deep-end of the pool quickly, without equalising pressure and in the process, hurt his right eardrum. But he continued shooting despite being in extreme pain. Only after the shoot got over did he allow Sajid Nadiadwala to take him to the Kokilaben Ambani hospital in Andheri.
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Sajid and Co. have also proudly declared that Housefull will be Akshay Kumar's biggest opening film ever. "Housefull is certainly not dependant on the bikini factor to help it recover money", says Sajid. "Yes, all my leading ladies are seen in bikinis as part of the song, but on a beach resort you don't expect them to come out of the ocean wearing salwaar-kameez. Also the way it has been shot is aesthetic and not vulgar by any means. Moreover, it has been choreographed by Farah who is known for her class treatment." With Housefull being the biggest entertainer in the offering soon after the conclusion of IPL, one can well expect Bollywood starved audience to hop into theaters. The film also stars Boman Irani, Chunky Pandey and Randhir Kapoor. With music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Housefull releases all over on 30th April. Crtics criticized Funny man-turned-director Sajid Khan doesn't mind the 'big mouth' tag. He isn't really bothered about reviews as he believes people, not critics, decide a movie's fate. "The fact is that critics don't have to tell me whether my film is good or not. It is the job of the audience and they would decide if 'Housefull' works for them," Sajid said. "Also, one thing I can state on record is that critics may give a one-star or a five-
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star rating to 'Housefull', but in their hearts they would like the film for sure. The same holds good for audiences who will any way watch 'Housefull' multiple times regardless of the review ratings," he said. Sajid is known for taking digs at actors and filmmakers. A few weeks back, he even made fun of critics at an awards function. Did he think twice about it? "What did I do wrong? I just picked on select critics who seem to be completely oblivious to what audiences want. May be most of them know what they are doing but then there are indeed some big critics who have goofed up repeatedly in the past," the director said. Asked to cite some instances, he said: "I will give you an example where a critic gave three stars to both 'Aladin' and '3 Idiots' Are you telling me that the biggest flop and hit ever are alike in the way they were created? See, there have been so many instances when such critics have given a single star to films that go on to become the biggest hits of the year while movies that get four or five stars have turned out to be flops." "Perhaps not all critics would be kind to 'Housefull', but what's the guarantee that they would have been nice with their reviews had I not spoken about them at the awards function?" he asked. April 2010 I 25 I KonnecTV
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he first time Ajay saw Pia, she served him drinks. She affected him more than the alcohol. He was a leading psychiatrist, but she messed up his mind. Pia watched him make a fool of himself, and was relieved when he passed out. The love story of Ajay and Pia begins at sea. They develop a strong and special bond. In each other, they find an anchor. They rush into marriage, despite the advice and failing relationships of their friends. But no marriages can be complete without problems, and Ajay and Pia also have to face hurdles, some of which seem insurmountable
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a decent product with an unconvincing conclusion. Watch it for the wonderful performances of Farhan and Deepika. Karthik [Farhan Akhtar], is an introvert by nature and shy by choice. He suffers with huge confidence issues and is miserable at his average job that yields less than average results. His boss [Ram Kapoor] treats him like dirt. Shonali [Deepika Padukone], his colleague, who he secretly loves, doesn't even know that he exists. Karthik is a loser. He knows it. He accepts it. And then, one night, Karthik gets a call from himself. Another Karthik says he is taking over the reins of loser Karthik's life. Before you know it, the loser has turned into a suited-booted winner, who even manages to get girl. But the good times are too good to last. The phone calls soon turn ominous and Karthik's world unravels. Karthik Calling Karthik is a love story as also a suspense fare that teases your mind. Any love story works if the chemistry and also the moments between the on-screen lovers looks real and the chemistry between Farhan and Deepika works well. Correspondingly, a suspense film works if the viewer keeps guessing what the culmination to the story would be. The mystery only deepens when not only Karthik, but also his girlfriend and psychiatrist are engulfed in this storm. All hell breaks loose when Karthik's life
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BEST WORK goes upside down and Karthik is back to square one. But from this point onwards, the graph of the film only goes downwards. Debutante director Vijay Lalwani knows his job well, but he's letdown by his own writing. The second hour not only looks stretched [two songs flow one after the other, with the story coming to a grinding halt], but the pace also gets excruciatingly slow at this juncture. The climax is a complete downer. This is Farhan Akhtar's third film as an actor and it must be said that he takes giant strides when it comes to acting. The story throws seve r a l challenges at him and he emerges trumps in the most difficult mo-
ments. This is, by far, his best work. Deepika Padukone looks bewitching and acts natural throughout. Ram Kapoor is fantastic. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's musical score is an asset. The film has some lilting tunes. Cinematography [Sanu John Varughese] is perfect. Dialogues are simple mostly and at times, very witty.
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jay Devgn and Konkona Sen Sharma play a Mumbai couple who are confronted one day with Chacha Lambodar from Gorakhpur, played by Paresh Rawal. This is the sort of guest who gargles loudly at 5:45 am and wants two vegetables, one dal, one raita, a few paranthas and some meetha at every meal. But the bigger problem is that he doesn't show any signs of leaving. The two try every trick in the book to get him to go - including hiring an underworld goon - but everything backfires. Eventually living with Chacha ji becomes a moral science lesson on the importance of your elders. It's a Paresh Rawal show all the way with Ajay and Konkona providing good support. Rawal meeting Sholay's Kaalia (Viju Khote) on the sets is one hilarious track 'Kitney aadmi the,' he keeps asking Kaalia, on the Muhurat of the set. His reply causes an outof-turn explosion blowing a Rs 50 lakh set before the Muhurat shot! The chart topping track from Omkara, Beedi jalai le is converted into a bhajan, sung by Rawal, which has the society members in a trance. And though the couple want to see the back of their guest who has overstayed his time, when the time comes for him to leave, they actually want him to stay! Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge is quite unlike the hysterical laugh acts that have been trying terribly hard to make you laugh in r e c e n t Bollywood. More of a chuckleand-as m i r k drama, this one doesn't even try to convince you that life is all ha-hahe-he. Instead, it crea t e s
The chart topping track from Omkara, Beedi jalai le is converted into a bhajan, sung by Rawal, which has the society members in a trance
GUESTwho OVERSTAYED situations and characters that fill you with warmth and make you smile with the familiar quirkiness of recognisable situations. This tale of the house guest from hell might have worked well as an
episode of Doordarshan's Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi or even All India Radio's Hawa Mahal. But as a two-hour movie, it's overtly stretched.
"If Shahid Kapoor wasn't in 'Paathshala', it could become a documentary. The film is so serious and it's so beautiful. But people wouldn't have gone and watched just a children's film even though it deals with a serious issue," Khan said. Shahid has a nearly 40-minute appearance in the film. "Many people make many children's films, but not many become known ones. If Aamir Khan would have not been in 'Taare Zameen Par', that film would have got only limited exposure. Just because of Aamir's presence, it got a wider audience and so much appreciation. "If I would have made a general children's film, no one would have gone and seen it. But if Shahid Kapoor and Nana Patekar say some good dialogues, and they are in the film, people will go and watch. So they get to see Shahid
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hildren's films without stars don't make it big at the box office and that's the prime reason why choreographer Ahmad Khan roped in Shahid Kapoor for his first production Paathshala, which is set for a grand release post IPL.
and also a sensible film. These stars make the range of a film go higher, otherwise it becomes a small-time film," he added. "Paathshala", directed by Milind Ukey, is primarily about the Indian education system and deals with contemporary and socially relevant issues regarding children. The film also stars Ayesha Takia. "The film is education-driven and about pressure on kids. It deals with a
school...and Nana Patekar, who plays the principal, wants to make the school big by bringing reality show people in, having auditions in the school to get media coverage," he said. It features child actors Swini Khare from "Cheeni Kum", Ali Haji from "Fanaa" and Dwij Yadav from "Nanhe Jaisalmer" and Avika Gor, the youngest 'bahu' of Indian television. Khan, who was a child actor himself, says it has been a wonderful experience working with kids as they are much more professional unlike children in his times.
"Child actors these days are very professional. On the sets, you have to call them with their character's name, you can't call them with their real name. They say - 'Uncle, if you call me with the character's name, I will be in the character.' They really know what they are doing," he said. The movie, set to have a grand release post IPL, mixes drama with comedy. It packs in emotions and laughter and ends with a strong message for adults and children alike. "I would happily admit that "Paathshala" is inspired by "Taare Zameen Par," except for the fact that "Paathshala" was conceived and written a year ago. It's about a sensitive teacher's interaction with a group of kids," Shahid's friend and producer, Ahmed Khan, told IANS. The drama also stars Nana Patekar, Sushant Singh, "De Dana Dan" actor Suniel Shetty, Shraddha Arya and Avika Gor.
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ute dimples, sparkling eyes and chirpy spirit, that's Preity Zinta for you. Remember the refreshing cool, wet model act in the Liril ad took the nation by storm by years ago? Little did anyone know that the lively girl in the ad was destined to become a popular female actor in India. After the big break Bollywood, she managed to survive among tremendous competition and grew to be dependable actor. Preity Zinta's Style is unique just like her. Lively, yet full of elegance! Preity never thought of becoming an actor in her early days. She studied Criminal Psychology in Bombay University, before venturing into the modelling world. She made her debut with Mani Ratnam's 'Dil Se'. With "Dil Chahta Hai", she cemented her position in the industry. Be it her performance or style, she has managed to make a mark on the minds of movie crazy people in India. Preity's Hairstyle: When it comes to hairstyles, Preity is synonymous with experimentation. Some of her signature hairstyles won the heart of many. She sported a curly wet look hairstyle in Dil Chahta Hai that went with her personality very well. With Kal Ho Na Ho, she fortified her position and entered in the league of style divas of the country. She was highly praised for her straight hair look and glasses that set a new trend for the youth. She sported shiny radiant curled look in Veer Zaara that stunned the audience. Preity was applauded for her fashion and hairstyle in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. Fashion Style: She gives a lot of attention to her eye makeup. She prefers light coloured lip gloss rather than dark ones. Though she likes to put on minimum make-up, professional commitments do not allow her to do so. As far as personal style is concerned, sleek skirts and evening gowns are her favourite attires. When not in spot light she prefers casual wear like T-shirts teamed with denims. Apart from her fancy tops, she likes to wear caps. Whatever she wears, it definitely brings out the vibrant personality in her.
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The winner of our last month’s contest on “The sport you like most and why” is
Sahil Lalaji 11 years 303/646 Ultimo Road Ultimo NSW 2007
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y favourite sport is cricket. I love cricket because it involves a lot of running around, keeps me really healthy and also helps me lose weight. I play cricket in my school and also go out to play cricket with my dad in the club he plays. I even like watching cricket on television. My favourite team is Australia but my favourite player is Sachin Tendulkar as he is the best player and is better than any player. I love the way he does his batting. I love him and even try playing like him. I want to be like him one day.†
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6 letters CARROT CELERY
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7 letters CABBAGE LETTUCE PUMPKIN RHUBARB SPINACH
8 letters BEETROOT CUCUMBER MUSHROOM
9 letters ASPARAGUS 11 letters CAULIFLOWER
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Crafts for Teens
Shamrock T-Shirt Age: 9 and up (Parental supervision is recommended)
The loveliest rose in the world HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
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What you'll need: • T-shirt, washed and dried without fabric softener • Green fabric paint OR green acrylic paint and textile medium • Gold glitter fabric paint • 3-D neon green fabric paint • Cutting board or cookie sheet • Wax paper • Heart-shaped foam stamp How to make it: 1. If using acrylic paint, mix with textile medium according to directions on the back of the textile medium bottle. 2. Place cutting board inside the t-shirt and then place a piece of wax paper between the cutting board and shirt. 3. Position the cutting board where you want it. 4. Tuck the sleeves, sides and bottom of the shirt underneath the cutting board. 5. Paint the heart foam stamp with a generous amount of green paint. 6. Press the painted heart stamp onto the shirt, and then carefully lift away. 7. Create shamrocks positioning three or four hearts together; they should meet at the heart points. Draw a stem to complete the shamrock. (See photo.) [shamrock_tshirt04] 8. When you are finished adding shamrocks to your shirt, allow the green paint to dry for about half an hour. 9. Use gold glitter fabric paint to add a gold glow around the shamrocks, spread with a paintbrush or your finger. 10. Pipe 3-D fabric paint around the border of the shamrocks. 11. Carefully lift the entire cutting board and shirt and move it to a quiet spot where it will remain undisturbed so it can dry overnight (or at least 6 hours). Tips: • In craft supply stores, fabric paint is usually in a separate section from the regular craft paint. Look for a section specifically geared at painted and embellished clothing. • If you like, add "Kiss Me I'm Irish" or another fun phrase to your shirt. • Textile medium is available in your local craft store, usually by the craft paint. April 2010 I 36 I KonnecTV
nce there reigned a queen, in whose garden were found the most glorious flowers. But more than all others she loved the roses, and she had many kinds of this flower. But care and sorrow dwelt in those halls. The queen lay upon a sickbed, and the doctors said she must die. “There is still one thing that can save her,” said the wise man. ìBring her the loveliest rose in the world, the rose that is the symbol of the purest, the brightest love. If that is held before her eyes ere they close, she will not die.” Then old and young came from every side with roses, the loveliest that bloomed in each garden, but they were not of the right sort. The flower was to be plucked from the Garden of Love. But what rose in all that garden expressed the highest and purest love? “But they have not named the right flower,” said the wise man. “They have not pointed out the place where it blooms in its splendor. It is not the rose that springs from the hearts of youthful lovers, though this rose will ever be fragrant in song. It is not the bloom that sprouts from the blood flowing from the breast of the hero who dies for his country, though few deaths are sweeter than his, and no rose is redder than the blood that flows then. Nor is it the wondrous flower to which man devotes many a sleepless night and much of his fresh life, the magic flower of science.” “But I know where it blooms,” said a happy mother, who came with her pretty child to the bedside of the dying queen. It springs in the blooming cheeks of my sweet child, when, waking from sleep, it opens its eyes and smiles tenderly at me.” ìLovely is this rose, but there is a lovelier still,” said the wise man. “I have seen the loveliest, purest rose that blooms,” said a woman. “I saw it on the cheeks of the queen. She had taken off her golden crown. And in the long, dreary night she carried her sick child in her arms. She wept, kissed it, and prayed for her child.” “Holy and wonderful is the white rose of a motherís grief,” answered the wise man, ìbut it is not the one we seek.” “The loveliest rose in the world I saw at the altar of the Lord,” said the good Bishop, “The young maidens went to the Lordís Table. Roses were blushing and pale roses shining on their fresh cheeks. A young girl stood there. She looked with all the love and purity of her spirit up to heaven. That was the expression of the highest and purest love.” “May she be blessed,” said the wise man, ìbut not one of you has yet named the loveliest rose in the world.” Then there came into the room a child, the queenís little son. “Mother,” cried the boy, “only hear what I have read.” And the child sat by the bedside and read from the Book of Him who suffered death upon the cross to save men, and even those who were not yet born. “Greater love there is not.” And a rosy glow spread over the cheeks of the queen, and her eyes gleamed, for she saw that from the leaves of the Book there bloomed the loveliest rose, that sprang from the blood of Christ shed on the cross. ìI see it!” she said, ìhe who beholds this, the loveliest rose on earth, shall never die.”
ing pot shots at him. Says Shah Rukh, "We're friends. At least, I'd like to think we are. We both have a sense of humour. At least, I do. I'd like to think all our exchanges are in good humour. Quite honestly, I've no desire to look at what he or anyone else is doing. I never look at my own boxoffice figures. Why would I look at others' collections?" The shoulder injury got aggravated while he was doing the guest appearance in Dulha Mil Gaya. Shah Rukh has decided to do no more guest appearances. "I don't regret doing this one for producer Vivek Vaswani. I can't forget his generosity when I came to Mumbai." However, Shah Rukh, who has done guest appearances, cameos and voiceovers in innumerable films, says he is done with guest appearances. "I'd do these things for any friend." Ra.1, he says, is for his children. "And for children everywhere. I want to play superhero, yaar. I want my kids to be proud of me." So, is he looking at a whole shelf of awards for MNIK next year? "Why clear a shelf in my house? I'll buy a new house for the awards to come," he retorts. At the moment, he has
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hah Rukh Khan's performance in My Name Is Khan has brought him to a new level of selfrealisation as an actor. Speaking candidly on the yearlong sabbatical in 2006, Shah Rukh says he has been able to sharpen his skills as an actor while recovering from his back and shoulder injury and surgery. He says, "On February 16, it was a full year since my back surgery. It has been a year of torture, because my movement was confined and I hate to be restricted. But, I got to spend a lot of time with my children. I also read several books on acting. I connected to emotions within myself. It's been 18-20 years that I've been acting and am starting to discover aspects of myself as an actor, that I didn't know existed." In spite of the obvious preparedness, Shah Rukh has no intention of directing a film. "Not for a long, long time. I think it would be a while before the actor in me is satiated. People say I'm in character in MNIK, and that earlier I was only doing fluff. Being the court jester or the clown isn't easy. It's not easy making people smile." Shah Rukh sees his stardom as a monkey on his (injured) shoulder. "The luxury of failure is denied to you when people expect you to be successful constantly. When I hear someone like Mr Rakesh Roshan, whom I respect, tell me that people are applauding at the end of MNIK, I feel good. Somewhere, the film has connected emotionally with people." The star says he isn't bothered with box-office figures and finds the comparisons of MNIK with Raj Kumar Hirani's 3 Idiots, or any other film, absurd. "In our country, we always belittle what we have by saying something else is better. Better is the undoing of good. Have they ever compared Latabai (Mangeshkar) with Mohd Rafi saab or Kishore Kumar saab? Have you heard American critics comparing Brad Pitt to Tom Cruise?" Comparison brings us to Aamir Khan constantly tak-
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just begun to enjoy all the praise for MNIK. "After the film's release, when I was in Dubai performing on stage, I could feel the vibes from the audience were warmer than usual. It was meant to be for an hour, but I remained on stage double that time." Courtesy Times of India
Date of Birth: 10 April, 1986 Hair Color: Black Birth Place: Bombay, Maharashtra Languages: Hindi, English Hobbies: Reading Family Background Father's Name: Nishit Takiya Marriage: She got married to hotelier and long-time boyfriend Farhan Azmi last year Debut Film: Taarzan: The Wonder Car Famous Movies: Wanted, Home Delivery, Shaadi No. 1, Super, Socha Na Tha, Vaadu Nenu, Dil Maange More, Taarzan: The Wonder Car Latest Movies: Chassni, Aap Ke Liye Hum, Paathshaala, Yahan Ke Hum Sikander Upcoming Movie: Yun Hota To Kya Hota Favorite Dish/ Recipes: Pure vegetarian Favorite Actor: Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan Favorite Actress: Sridevi, Rani Mukherjee Likes: Music
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orn of a Gujarati father and a mother who is half British and half Maharashtrian, Ayesha is an Anglo-Indian Muslim who grew up in Mumbai. She began her career when she was just sixteen in ads like the one for the health drink Complan with Shahid Kapur- I'm a Complan Boy! I'm a Complan Girl! She next appeared in Falguni Pathak's music video and one for the video, Shake It Daddy. Film offers poured in after this. She bagged the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award in 2004 for her performance in the film Taarzan: The Wonder Car. Subsequently, she has done quite a few films which did not fare very well at the box office. But the 2006 film, Dor, directed by Nagesh Kuknoor, had the critics raving about her performances yet again. She will soon be seen in a movie called Paathshala opposite Shahid.
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Home is where good food is: I believe in one thing. It is food that can keep us fit and healthy. It is food that can make us unfit and unhealthy. So why not stick to the first type of food so that we can actually experience longevity? And this first type of food is clearly defined by me as home cooked. It could be hot rotis straight from the flame with a light drizzle of fragrant ghee, the long grains of dazzling white basmati grains that somehow make rajma or kadhi as precious as caviar or those spongy wadas that soak up the sambhar. Well, be it a pulao, or a khichdi, maybe a stew or dal rice, it could be some dry vegetable with roti, but traditional home recipes do wonders for the spirit. These recipes keep the heart ticking ensconced in warmth of tradition and cultural riches. Food eaten together keeps the family together and even if there are major time constraints I am sure something can be done to get hot food onto the table once a day ìthe more Indian it is the betterî the more traditional Indian it is the best!
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Ingredients: Eggs 8, Oil 4 tablespoons, Onions, chopped 4 medium, Tomatoes, chopped 4 medium, Ginger, grated 1 inch piece, Green chillies, chopped 4, Salt to taste, Fresh coriander leaves 4 tablespoons Method: Chop onions and tomatoes roughly. Heat oil in a pan. SautÈ onions till light brown. Add ginger, green chillies and tomatoes and continue to sautÈ. Break eggs into a bowl and add salt and whisk lightly. Pour this into the pan and cook stirring continuously till almost dry. Lower the heat and sautÈ till dry. Add coriander leaves and serve hot with ajwain flavoured paranthas or bread.
Amras Ke Malai Aloo Ingredients: Baby potatoes 20-25, Ripe mango pulp 1/3 cup, Oil to deepfry+3 tablespoons, Onions 2 large, Ginger 1/4 inch piece, Garlic 2 cloves, Watermelon seeds, roasted 1 teaspoon, Muskmelon seeds, roasted 1 teaspoon, Saffron (kesar) 8-10 strands, Fresh cream 2 tablespoons, Caraway seeds (shahi jeera) 1 teaspoon, Green cardamoms 3-4, Cloves 3-4, Green chillies, slit 2, Yogurt, whisked 3/4 cup, Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon, Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon, Salt to taste, Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon, Lemon juice 1 teaspoon, Caraway seeds (shahi jeera) 1/4 teaspoon, Black peppercorns 6-8, Green cardamoms 2, Cloves 2-3 Method: Wash and scrub potatoes under running water. Prick them with a forkHeat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep-fry them along with the skin till golden. Remove and place on an absorbent paper. Set aside. Grind onions into a smooth paste. Grind ginger and garlic to a smooth paste. Grind watermelon seeds and muskmelon seeds to a paste using a little water. Dissolve saffron in fresh cream and set aside. Heat three tablespoons of oil in a pan, add one teaspoon caraway seeds, three green cardamoms and three cloves. When they change colour add green chillies and onion paste and sautÈ for three to four minutes or till it turns golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sautÈ for two minutes. Add yogurt, melon seeds paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and stir-fry till oil separates from the masala. Add half a cup of water and mix well. When water comes to a boil add mango pulp, fried potatoes and salt. Stir well. In another pan dry roast remaining shahi jeera, cloves, green cardamoms and peppercorns and grind to a powder. Add garam masala powder, saffron dissolved in fresh cream to the gravy and simmer for a couple of minutes. Adjust seasoning. Add freshly ground masala and lemon juice and stir. Serve hot with paranthas.
Ingredients: Boneless chicken breasts 4, Olive oil 4 tablespoons, Salt to taste, Dried parsley 1 teaspoon, Dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon, Black pepper powder to taste, Refined flour (maida) 2 tablespoons, Feta cheese, grated 1 cup, Garlic, chopped 3-4 cloves, Lemon juice 2 tablespoons, Lemon zest 1 teaspoon, Lemon wedges to garnish, Fresh coriander leaves to garnish Method: Slice each chicken breast into two. In a bowl mix together two tablespoons olive oil, salt, parsley, thyme and black pepper powder. Marinate the chicken breast for half an hour with the above mixture. Sprinkle the flour over them. Heat the remaining olive oil in a grill pan. Grill the chicken pieces until browned on both sides or till done. In another bowl mix together feta cheese, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest and mix well. Coat the chicken with the cheese mixture and gratinate till the cheese melts. Serve hot with lemon wedges and fresh coriander leaves.
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Bollywood Quiz Question: What is the role played by Paresh Rawal in the Big B-starrer Rann? 1) Politician 2) Journalist 3) Accountant 4) TV reporter
Question: What is the name of the character played by Amitabh Bachchan in the legendary romantic movie Silsila? 1) Amit Malhotra 2) Shekhar Malhotra 3) Amitabh Malhotra 4) Shekhar Mehrotra
Question: Complete these famous movie dialogues!! Moochein ho to Nathulal jaisi ho.? 1) Kitni acchi hai uski moochein 2) Warna na ho 3) Haaye kya moochein hai uski 4) Warna ho Bhagwanlal jaisi
Question: Which other jodi also features in Yuva, the film starring the sizzling couple Rani Mukherjee and Abhishek Bachchan? 1) Hrithik Roshan-Kareena 2) Ajay Devgan-Kajol 3) Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai 4) Vivek Oberoi-Kareena
Question: Who has directed the 2009 comedy film 3 Idiots? 1) Rajkumar Santoshi 2) Rajkumar Hirani 3) David Dhawan 4) Vishal Bharadwaj Question: Who directed the 1999 political film Hu Tu Tu, starring Tabu and Suniel Shetty? 1) Mani Rathnam 2) Mira Nair 3) Gulzar 4) Vishal Bharadwaj Question: What is the name of the character played by actress Kajol in My Name Is Khan? 1) Mandira 2) Nayantara 3) Aathira 4) Pooja
Question: What is the birth name of AR Rahman? 1) Abdul Razak Rahman 2) Allah Rakha Rahman 3) Ajay Rawat Kumar 4) AS Dileep Kumar Question: Who stars screen space with Aftab Shivdasani in the 2009 comedy Aloo Chaat? 1) Esha Deol 2) Amisha Patel 3) Isha Koppikar 4) Aamna Shariff Question: Which was Konkana's debut movie? 1) Indira 2) Mr. and Mrs. Iyer 3) Page 3 4) Raksha
Horoscope by "PANDIT PARASHAR" ARIES Mar 21-Apr 20 You may lack confidence and may not get full credit for hard work. Tension about career will kind of disappear and you will receive full support from new boss. You may need new pair of glasses or need to have eye sight tested for first time.
LEO Jul 23-Aug 22 Stress level will come down quickly and you will be relaxed after finishing the project. Planets assure success in career from now and on. Meetings will go very well and you will be given the hint. Spouse may not feel too good and need over the counter medication and a small break.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 23-Dec 22 You may have to work lot harder to stay well ahead of the competition. Just ignore the critics and stick to your plans. You will have the chance to make quick money through stocks and bonds. Try your hand at lottery also this month.
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TAURUS Apr 21-May 20 Pressure at work will increase and the new associates will be less cooperative. You will still have a big chance to prove your intelligence in front of new people who soon may make an interesting offer. Some of you may start a business loan process too.
VIRGO Aug 23-Sept 22 You need to spend more time and energy to turn your brilliant idea into a lucrative business. Legal matters may come to a favorable end. You may be getting ready for an upcoming overseas trip also. Spouse will need strong medication to tackle the problem.
CAPRICORN Dec 23-Jan 19 You will be amazed to see how things can change if you are honest and offer them something different. People involved in research and development work will see the breakthrough. A loan application pending for quite some time will also go through.
GEMINI May 21-Jun 20 If you become double minded and ignore the past experience, others will again use you. Business will keep growing from now and on and you may be offered another deal by totally new group. Try to cut down on nicotine and caffeine for some time.
LIBRA Sept 23-Oct 22 Face issues head on, if you want them to get resolved quickly. You will be working in a tough atmosphere and against heavy odds. Patience and favorable planets will take you closer to ultimate goals. Money on hold will finally show up in the account.
AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18 You will become more heath conscious and may even join a health club. Presence of Jupiter in first will make you far sighted and you will be looking for long term benefits in everything. You will get several now contracts this month. Some of you may develop taste for red meat also.
CANCER Jun 21-Jul 22 You may finally make up your mind to get out of tricky relationship and start focusing on real issues. Strong planets will help you achieve your goals easily. You may receive some valuable gifts from in laws too. Financial pressure will suddenly disappear and you will be on the right track.
SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 22 Move could take final shape as the application will get approved. There will be improvement on financial front but at a slow speed. This month will take you closer to few very ambitious people who could be helpful in future. Enemies will leave you alone from now.
PISCES Feb 19-Mar 20 Hold your emotions when someone changes plans in midstream. Once you realize what is truly important, you will adjust quickly. Some of you will be working hard for an upcoming interview and fill up a thick application. People in business will be happy to see reduced competition.