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and Ranveer Singh in these films are carrying more than the share devoted to leading ladies and contributing immensely to their success. The friendship between these two is way beyond their love and it’s the reason they feel very comfortable working with each other. This duo have definitely created the Shah Rukh and Kajol on screen magic we all desire to have.

This year, 2016 - Believe that everything is possible, start each new day with new goals, eat more real food, buy good books and make time to read them, exercise daily even if it sounds like a bad idea, shop for quality not quantity, purge the unnecessary and decrease the clutter, hug the ones you love, find the best in others and show others the best in you. Actress Tamanna is known for her gorgeous looks, great figure and long dark On celebrating the New Year! The mantresses. This beauty is considered to be agement and staff of SAIndia magazine one of the most unique faces of the South are continuously striving to offer you the Indian film industry and has shared her reader the best of news, lifestyle, fashion magical beauty and fitness diet secrets and fresh Bollywood gossip from our cewith us, just in time for everybody to look lebs in India. their best this New Year! For our cover story this month SAIndia had an exclusive interview with none other than the charming Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor with regards to their new blockbuster Tamasha and of course their love life. The sizzling chemistry between the ex-couple has created waves in the industry and had tongues wagging and left certain people a tad bit jealous. Ranbir Kapoor has a certain charm which just cannot escape the eyes of the filmmakers. Even though he has delivered certain mistakes here and there, he is not someone who can simply be written off. He has proven yet again that his charm and charismatic nature can woo the audience. Deepika Padukone, she is the most sought after actress in the industry and has grown from strength to strength delivering one blockbuster after another. She has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with her male counterparts, Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan

Stay fit with Shilpa! Shilpa Shetty Kundra who has always been the poster girl of health and fitness in the country can at 40 give 20-something’s a run for their money. The fitness guru launches her first book which is a great diet that will open your eyes as to why Indian food is the best in the world. Naseerudin Shah is known to be this big hearted man. The local coordinator offered the very talented director Nanish Srivastav his farm house in Karjat to use during the shooting of the movie Charlie Ke Chakkar Mein. The film was originally to be shot in Manori but thanks to the coordinators act of kindness that has now all changed.

has made people crazy down in the South too, She has always maintained that she is a big fan of Mahesh Babu, the South superstar confessed that he is an even bigger fan of hers. It seems Katrina Kaif still prefers to keep out when it comes to Ranbir and Deepika and has chosen to gracefully step aside from their new blockbuster success. We have witnessed the biggest of catfights between Bollywood actresses. Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty, Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor Khan, the ladies have publicly criticised each other and that too on public platforms. If you think that the fights between these actresses were ugly, then let us introduce you to two actresses of the 80s who have verbally abused and showed their dislike to each other publicly on many occasions, Sridevi and Jaya Prada! I would like to take this opportunity to remind our valued readers and advertisers that this New Year will bring new challenges and opportunities, embrace them and they will embrace you!

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Ranbir Kapoor has a charm which just cannot escape the eyes of filmmakers. Even though he has delivered certain flops he is not someone who can be written off easily. He has this time proved his charm and charisma to woo the audience with ‘Tamasha’. The sizzling chemistry between the ex-couple Deepika and Ranbir has created waves in the industry and of course certian tongues wagging and certain people being jealous. SAIndia interviewed Ranbir and Deepika with regards to each otherand the movie ‘Tamasha’ and of course their love life!

Ranbir Kapoor You have once again proved that you are one of the finest actors of the current generation? As an actor, I feel really very happy when people love my movies. Past few movies didn’t work well and of course I went low in my confidence. But after much thought I said I couldn’t do much. The only thing I can do better is my choice of films. Would you say destiny has been unkind to you or Deepika has proved luck for you? I don’t think it has to do anything with destiny. I believe a man makes his own destiny. It’s about your choices, your hard work and your karma and all of that put together. Deepika is a very fine actress. Of course she has the ability to bring out the best in me. Were you under any kind of pressure for Tamasha, as Bombay Velver failed considerably? It’s not only for ‘Tamasha’. The pressure to perform well is inside you for every film that you do. The first film that I did was a flop. Then again the pressure built up. The industry is like that. You have to give your best shot. I am really very happy that ‘Tamsha’ has created waves. There is a lot of talk about the chemistry you share with Deepika Padukone. Do you keep in mind the chemistry you share with your co-actress as one of the factors while signing a film? Chemistry is not something that me or Deepika bring to the table when you sign us on. It is also the kind of parts that we like individually as actors like in ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’ we liked each other’s characters. Then we can bring our best to the table and the character and dynamics between us makes the chemistry. In the film, ‘Gone With The Wind’, which is the greatest romantic film ever made, the lead actors never spoke to each other through the entire film as they were at loggerheads. So, your personal life or friendship with the co-star doesn’t matter. What matters is what as actors you bring to the table. You have imitated Dev Anand in the movie. Were you nervous? I was nervous because as actors to do mimicry is hard. I am not a mimic artist. So, I had to do a lot of work. I worked with a mimic artist for a week’s time. It was great to be Dev saab.

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At MAMI, your father Rishi Kapoor in his masterclass shared how people add him on Twitter hoping to get in touch with you. He describes himself on Twitter as father of a famous son. Do you think you have reached a stage where you have surpassed your father’s popularity? Not at all. Unfortunately, we are also in an industry where we have shortlived memories of actors gone by. I have not seen much of Dilip Kumar’s work. But that doesn’t mean anyone is greater than Dilip Kumar. He is the greatest. I feel the same way about my father. I think he is one of the finest actors of our film industry and whatever I do in my life, I don’t think I will be able to match up to him. He married at a young age? When do you intend to settle down? He got married when he was 28 which is not that young. Yes, I am 33 but times have also changed now. At that time it was a given that now that you are 28, if you are working you should get married. I think when you naturally get the feeling of getting married, it should happen only then. It is an organic process. I believe in the institution of marriage. But age has nothing to do with marriage. When you and Deepika were in a relationship, both of you were open about it. Post that, both of you have maintained a studious silence preferring to not make anything official about your personal lives. Was it something you decided consciously post your relationship with Deepika? Yes, it became like a bit of circus because everything that you did it was all about that and related to that. We are really ambitious people and wanted to make our own identities apart from the relationships that we have in our personal lives. I think that was important. And with time and age you understand that probably when you get closer to marriage, you get closer to a little bit of seriousness because it is such a spoken thing. Everyone talks and writes about it. It is better that way for both our partners. You are living away from your parents right now. Is that something which is going to stay for long? Each life has its own different experiences. Living with parents is the most wonderful thing ever. Even when people say that I am living on my own, it is a temporary thing. I am going to move in. I love my parents and want to spend my life with them and take care of them. But it was also important that I experience life on my own and experience independent life. My parents wanted me to become more responsible and take responsibility and other stuff. But eventually, I will move back with them. There are rumours that Katrina has not taken the promotional campaigns for Tamasha too well? There is no truth to it. We are two actors who are promoting our film together. I do it with all the other films as well. In fact people make a big scene out of it. So why was Katrina not present for the success bash of Tamasha? I have always maintained that I like to keep my personal and professional life seperate. As far as my personal life is concerned, I really would not like to reveal any more details.

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ship?

Yes, of course. The amount of love I have for Deepika is like family. It’s very warm, it’s about care, about being proud of her. The facet of love, care and respect has changed, but changed for the better. It’s not your immature ‘I love her’ kind of feeling. It’s mature and that’s come with age. Also, we have both positively moved on with our lives.

That’s the way he is. We are not hiding anything from anyone. My whole life has been open. When I was dating Ranbir, when I broke up with him and my current relationship.

Deepika Padukone She is the numero uno and the most sought after actress in the industry and has grown from strength to strength delivering one blockbuster after another. She’s stood shoulder-to-shoulder with her male counterparts i.e. Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh in these films, carrying more than the share devoted to leading ladies and contributing immensely to their success. One more hit film in your kitty. How do you feel to be in the number one position? I truly feel blessed. God has been very kind to me. I could not have ever asked for anything more. I have way ahead to go and hope I continue to do well. Does the ‘superstar’ tag make you proud? I don’t feel proud at all. Yes, it does feel good. But it also means I must focus more on my work. What keeps you so grounded? I’ve always believed that success is temporary. So enjoy it till it lasts. It’s me today; it will be someone else tomorrow. That’s how this business works. One needs to stay balanced. If you enjoy your work, the rest happens on its own. Are you under pressure to select films more carefully now? Absolutely not! I’ve always followed my instincts. I’ve worked with all directors, established and newcomers. In fact, I’ve worked more with newcomers. I’ve never chosen a project on the basis of the set-up. I’ve always looked at whether I connect with a story. You and Ranbir have created the Shah Rukh – Kajol magic on screen? Thank you so much. This comparison means a lot to me. I and Ranbir are very good friends and that’s a very strong point that we share. Our friendship is way beyond our love. And that’s the reason we feel very comfortable working with each other. It just comes naturally to us. Your relationship with Ranveer has been much speculated upon… He’s a wonderful person. He has the ability to walk into a room and make you feel like you’re the most important person in the world. And it’s not just with people he knows. He could be meeting someone for the first time and make him feel like they’re best friends. That’s God given. That’s why he gets so much love. We’re in a similar space in terms of our age, where we’re coming from in our lives. There’s a lot of similarity between us, he doesn’t come from a film background. He’s also relatively new to the industry. We have a great time together. He makes me laugh a lot. He makes me feel special. He has been very vocal about your relation-

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Do you still love Ranbir? Of course I do. I don’t think that every feeling has to be broken down, as I don’t believe that emotions are one-dimensional anyway. Feelings and emotions are much layered. I am extremely possessive about Ranbir, He is someone I have always loved and someone I will always be extremely possessive about and very protective about. When I read about him, when I see his work - good, bad whatever it is - I have my own monologue that is going on in my head and which I do share with him. Of course, we are individual people at the end of the day and will still do what we have to do, but we have that comfort with each other where we can say that to each other. It seems Katrina was not happy about your promotional campaigns? I think at the end of the day we are all matured people and have moved on in life. That was a past phase which has phased out. I am very happy with their relation. Right now Ranbir and I are such close friends that I can tell him when to marry. Deepika, almost everything is just perfect in your life right now your career and your love life. So when are you planning to settle down? I have still a long way to go. Why do you want me to settle down so fast? You have to see a lot more of me before I can settle down and of course like everything else I will let you know this also.

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TREND REPORT For the love Of Festivals Somewhere, after the yellow trails of the fall & before the chills in the winds – comes the endless month of festivities. As the city paints itself with bright colors of joy and laughter, Fashionistas turn pale. You don’t want to be twinning with someone on this special occasion. Celebrate yourself with a style that resonates with you. Thank God for LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK Winter/Festive’15 collection! We’ve set trends which will not only prevent you from looking like a clone, but also validates your Fashionista status, victorious! But must you put on an outfit just because it stands out? We believe in diversity in fashion, and we welcome distinctiveness with open arms. We realize how important it is for you to strike a perfect balance between fashion & comfort. Let us help you make the right choices this season. Nothing speaks louder than one’s attitude, and nobody understands it better than Lakmé Fashion Week.

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They say floral isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for men. If your attitude screams floral, we have the perfect coat for you from Aartivijayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection. The quintessential kurta this festive season will brighten up with the perfect touch of lemon.

Red is bright, red is bold. If red is your color, we have just the piece for you. Salwar Kameez, too traditional for you? We get that. Try a beautiful simple red knot look from Myoho collection. Stand out and stun the world with your new way of adopting old traditions. www.saindiamagazine.com

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“Elegance, is the only beauty that doesn’t fade.” -Audrey Hepburn

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Elegant & Graceful

You got the skirt, we got the top. This season, we have the perfect crop tops & innovative designs to go with your traditional skirts. We understand when you say youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bored with your typical lehenga look, and in sadness you ask, do you have anything new? We say yes, and present you these fresh pieces which made a trend this winter festive by various designers.

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Little did we know that soft colors would rule the runway this season? We always imaged an Indian festival to be all about colors. But trend has spoken, and it states otherwise. It speaks of pure white joy with net, minimal designs and crop tops seems to be the new girl in town. While some designers brought back the dead Sharara style â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some chose to stick with the simple ghagra styles.

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In various ways we saw modern speaking loudly through traditions. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re one of them who likes her crisp white shirt for Diwali, we got some good news for you. Nachiket Barve, took a shirt and created a masterpiece your mom would be very pleased with. You want red? We have them too. Always wanted to try a top with a saree but too scared to be too adventurous? Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to bring your inner style to reality!

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“The Joy of Dressing, is an Art”

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While women are left to decide amongst so many choices, however when it comes to men they’re left with the cursed Kurta option to explore. Say no more, we’ve heard you. We have some news for the men. If you are open to trying, we’re open to showing you stunning new styles which will renew your relationship with fashion.

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The Conventional “Clothes are never a frivolity: they always mean something.” - - James Laver

Old is gold, we’ve heard it but it’s time to experience it. If you’re the one who likes her grandmother’s ethnic conventional style more than anything, we have just the collection for you this season. Put on these conventional prints & styles and celebrate your festivity. While the world chooses to go light and western, if you still prefer being your saree heavy and detail oriented – we have the prints that will fit your wardrobe perfectly. Conventional has always been exquisite with red but if you’re a little experimental this season the violet will surprise you pleasantly.

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Shilpa Shetty Wears NIRAV MODI in Celebratory Music Video, ‘Wedding Ka Season Hai, Dance Ka Reason Hai’

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Shilpa Shetty chose NIRAV MODI to wear for her hit music video ‘Wedding Ka Season Hai, Dance Ka Reason Hai’ – the flavor of this wedding season! The song features Ms. Shetty attending three weddings from different communities – Punjabi, Maharashtrian and Gujarati. For her look at the Punjabi wedding, she is seen sparkling in the Mughal Garden necklace, the Mughal ear-clips and the Embrace Bangles from NIRAV MODI.

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“I have grown with Bajirao Mastani” says Ranveer Singh Ranveer Singh who is known for his lively electric spirit and signature energy, completely submitted himself to Sanjay Leela Bhansali, as he transformed him into the protagonist of his longstanding dream, Bajirao Mastani. Essaying the role of the Peshwa Maratha, Ranveer underwent a complete transformation both physically and mentally to get under the skin of his character, for the period drama. Apart from working on his physicality, the actor shaved his head and sported a moustache for over a year. Not your run-of-the-mill commercial look. Says Ranveer, “Although Mr Bhansali was open to the idea of me a using a prosthetic bald

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plate for the filming of Bajirao Mastani, I knew that actually shaving my head would help my characterization be more authentic. During the initial stages of the filming process I had to stick a fake moustache though I really wanted to sport a real one, since I didn’t have the time to grow it before we commenced filming. But the two-month delay caused by my shoulder injury gave me just enough time to grow out my real one” Apart from his physical transformation, essaying the role was a major challenge for the actor as it required him to curtail his energy and direct that completely into his nuanced, constrained performance as one of the greatest warriors of all time. Ranveer who had an extremely challenging and emotionally turbulent year, harnessed those emotions to become the strong, brave, wise and mature Peshwa Bajirao. Explaining his emotional journey through the course of filming Bajirao Mastani says Ranveer, “Bajirao was wise beyond his year’s .In the process of playing him, I have grown up and

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matured. Experiences in the recent past have organically caused this growing up. I lost my oldest friend, my grandfather and had to come out of a serious injury .For certain scenes in the film, I had to tap into certain emotional areas .In a way filming Bajirao Mastani has been a cathartic process. I had to go deep into the rabbit hole for the character and going through this emotional catharsis has made me a wiser and more evolved artist. The film came in at an important juncture in my life. It helped me learn a lot about myself as a person and as an artist. I have grown with Bajirao Mastani be it mentally, emotionally, professionally and personally”. Promising to be not just a film, but an experience, Bajirao Mastani remains one of the most anticipated movies in the history of Indian cinema. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is happy to introduce to audiences his longstanding dream starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone & Priyanka Chopra among others, transporting audiences to a land of war, passion, grandeur and love.

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Tiger Shroff in overdrive mode for A Flying Jatt Tiger Shroff, who’s quite excited to play India’s first youngest superhero in Balaji Motion Pictures’ “A Flying Jatt” to be helmed by Remo D’Souza, has been leaving no stone unturned to make it appear interesting on the big screen. Doing so, Tiger has already started intense training for what he calls the role of a lifetime. The successful young actor who’s known for his fitness and dancing skills has been rigorously working on his ‘superhero metamorphoses. The superhero flick will see Tiger doing some intense action scenes for which not only is he shooting for 12 hours at a stretch for the movie, but after this he continues training for another five hours to prepare for the next set of action. A source says, “Tiger is certainly in overdrive mode since the last couple of months preparing for his role. Before taking up the challenging role, Tiger knew what he was getting into and the challenging action scenes that he has to pull off. Though he has been trained in martial arts, preparing for and shooting for “A Flying Jatt” is something he has not attempted on screen before and he’s giving his best shot.” Adds Tiger “Becoming a superhero has been a dream for me ever since I was a child. I’m blessed to have been chosen for this role so early on in my career. It’s been a challenge preparing for the character I’ve never pushed my limits this far before. From shooting some of my most difficult stunts to prepping for the next day’s set of action post pack up. I just want give the audiences something they’ve never seen before out here and put as many smiles on the children’s faces as possible. It will definitely be a thrilling experience”

Naseeruddin’s sweet gesture Naseeruddin Shah is known to be this big hearted man and he recently proved it also. The local coordinator while shooting for Manish Srivastav’s film Charlie Ke Chakkar mein vanished one day before the shoot leaving the crew stranded. The director was obviously worried but Naseeruddin offered his farmhouse very warmly. A source from the unit said, “Naseer sir’s dates were blocked and we were all panicking when the local coordinator left us in a lurch. When Sir got to know that we don’t have a place to shoot he very happily offered his farm house to shoot the film.” The film was to be shot in Manori first but later the location changed to Naseeruddin’s farmhouse in Karjat. Director Manish said, “We were in this huge fix to shoot the climax on the date Naseer Sir had allotted us and the permission for the location we had booked was revoked. Seeing us so troubled Naseer Sir offered us the locale of his farmhouse near Karjat for the shoot. It was so generous of him and it saved the production from an impending disaster.” Page 30

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Actress Preity Zinta has put rumours to rest about her marriage. The star took to social media to tell her fans that she is not getting married in January. It was reported that the Soldier actress will be tying the knot with her American beau Gene Goodenough in January. Preity also promised her fans and followers on Twitter that she would share her marriage plans “as and when” she does it. ‘Also it’s getting a bit weird telling people that I’m not getting married in January... I promise I will tell you all as and when I do! Ting,’ Preity tweeted. The 40-yearold actress, who co-owns the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Kings XI Punjab along with her former beau Ness Wadia, was last seen on the small screen judging the dance reality show Nach Baliye 7.

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HOT GOSSIP

Preity Zinta denies marriage rumours

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Jaya Prada and Sridevi end their 25 year old long rivalry!

why did deepika Padukone thank Mahesh Babu? If Bollywood was not enough, actress Deepika Padukone has now made people crazy down in the South too. On one hand, where Deepika has always maintained that she is a big fan of Mahesh Babu, the South superstar confessed that he is an even bigger fan of Deepika. While talking to a leading daily Mahesh Babu said that his all-time favourite actress was Sridevi but now it’s Deepika Padukone. He further added that Deepika is brilliant and that he was stunned by her as an actress in Piku. According to Mahesh Babu, Deepika is not only beautiful, but is a lethal combination. After Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, it’s Mahesh Babu who has been smitten by Deepika’s lovely charm.

We have witnessed the biggest of catfights of Bollywood actresses, whether it was Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty or Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor Khan, the ladies have publicly criticised each other and that too on public platforms. If you think that the fights between these actresses were ugly, then let us introduce you to two actresses of 80s who have verbally abused and showed their dislike to each other publicly number of times, and they are none other than Sridevi and Jaya Prada. The only difference is that unlike Raveena Tando and Shilpa Shetty and Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor who took a few years to resolve their issues, Jaya Prada and Sridevi took almost 25 years to turn from foe to friends. Both Jaya Prada and Sridevi were the strongest competitors of each other in the 80s. The actresses used to hate each other so much that during the shooting of the filmo Maqsad, both Rajesh Khanna and Jeetendra locked the two ladies together in one makeup room. After an hour when the door was opened, the two sat in opposite corners staring in opposite directions. Apparently, the 25-year old hatred ended when Sridevi arrived at Jaya Prada’s nephew Siddharth’s wedding. People who were present at the wedding were surprised when Sridevi arrived but they got shocked seeing the friendly camaraderie ship between the two. The actresses were seen hugging each other and having a hearty conversation for a long time. Well, all we would want to say is all’s well that ends well!

Kareena reduces her rate for a commercial! The name Kareena Kapoor Khan is a brand in itself. The actress has been associated with probably the best of brands. But it seems that Kareena’s decision of taking it slow in her Bollywood career has some where majorly affected her brand value. According to a reliable source, Kareena usually charges a good amount of money for the brand she endorses. But recently the actress signed for a sanitary ware to an amount which was the least she has charged for a commercial. The source further added that Kareena has locked the deal and will shoot for the commercial soon. It’s being said that the main reason behind Kareena reducing her fees is the few movies which the actress has done lately. After marriage it was Kareena’s decision to take it easy on work front as she wanted to give more time to her married life. Hence, after Singham Returns she did only Bajrangi Bhaijaan where she played a fully-fledged role. While Kareena is doing a few films, her contemporaries like Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra are making it a point to do two movies a year, which is one more reason of Kareena reducing her fees. Denying the reports, Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “Sorry it’s not me. I have not signed anything like that and when and if I do it for a price that is non-negotiable for the last ten years and that’s the way it is.”

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Why Katrina stayed away from Ranbir’s success bash? It seems Katrina Kaif still prefers to keep out when it comes to Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. As we know Ranveer Singh is a sport and like a good friend he attended Ranbir and Deepika’s recently released film Tamasha’s success bash but it seems Katrina doesn’t wish to be part of the celebration. Katrina was missing from the bash which was organised by Ranbir and Deepika. Ranbir Kapoor released a hit film after a long time so the celebration of Tamasha meant a lot for him. The actor looked extremely happy while interacting with the media.

Amitabh Bachchan helps Parineeti Chopra wear her heels Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan’ latest television show ‘Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi’ is doing great. The show which honours the real-life heroes who help the needy, also invites celebrity guests on the sets.Recently, actors Ranveer Singh and Parineeti Chopra, who have worked together in ‘Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl’ and ‘Kill Dill’, visited the sets of Big B’s show.During the show, Parineeti performed a few steps of Bharatnatyam for a particular segment. She took off her sandals and danced barefoot.After the performance, she had to continue with shooting the program, so she wanted to put her sandals back on. Amitabh Bachchan being the gentleman he is, decided to help her out. He actually bent down to pick up her sandals, but Parineeti got embarrassed and jumped on to wear them herself. He then proceeded to help her balance on a foot as she wore them back.Parineeti who had reduced her weight a great deal, flaunted her slim and trim figure. She looked stunning in similar coloured blazer and pants paired with an orange top.Meanwhile, Ranveer, who is on a promotional spree for his upcoming film ‘Bajirao Mastani’ donned an ethnic look from the film. He also performed on a popular track from his film ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela – Ram Leela’ and clicked selfies with the legendary actor. www.saindiamagazine.com

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Hindi version of Pitbull’s Dale on Priyanka’s mind Bollywood actress-singer Priyanka Chopra has sent much love from India to American rapper Pitbull and says she’s game to record his new album in Hindi. The artistes had earlier collaborated for the 2013 song Exotic. “Are you feeling exotic? Congrats@priyankachopra on all the success#MissWorld #MrWorldwide #Exotic#Dale,” Pitbull shared on Instagram along with a photograph featuring the two. Priyanka replied, saying: “Thank you @pitbull! #Chalo! Hindi for #dale! Hope you been well. Much love.” The actress is going through tiring schedules. “Ok these one day trans-Atlantic trips might be my lifestyle but Dayam! They are tiring. Still 12 hours to go for Montreal,” she tweeted on Sunday.

Malaika Arora Khan laughs out at Huma Qureshi Malaika Arora Khan’s unpleasant remark about Huma Qureshi’s style statement gave birth to a new cat-fight in Bollywood. Celebrities are being looked up for their style and glamour. Some fashion critics passed good words about their style sense and sometimes they had to face embarrassment. The latest to face humiliation is Huma Qureshi. She was laughed off for her fashion statement by Malaika Arora Khan. During a chat show, ‘Born Stylish’, hosted by designer Pria Kataaria Puri, Malaika Arora Khan passed a derogatory statement about Huma. When she was asked to name whom she feels the worst dressed up, she named Huma. Well, the Khan parivaar might not be too happy with Malaika’s remark because Huma has been quite intimate with Salman Khan and his family. She was even invited to Ganesh Chaturthi festival at Khan’s abode and took active participation in it. Page 36

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Karisma Kapoor withdraws her consent for divorce!

Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Raj Kundra launched their new cell phone brand named after their son Viaan. During the launch, husband Raj’s questions regarding their second child in public left the actress astonished. Raj, who was the host for the event, asked a few questions to each of the guest of honours they had at the event.

Karisma Kapoor’s married life has never been stable. After her flickering relationship with husband Sanjay Kapur, the duo had officially filed for divorce last year on grounds of mutual consent. However, this divorce saga has suddenly taken an ugly turn. Apparently, Karisma has withdrawn her consent to the divorce petition as Sanjay is not able to comply with the financial commitments mentioned in the consent terms signed by the couple. Speaking to a popular tabloid, her lawyer said that the petition did not formalize on Wednesday.

After asking them a couple of funny questions he turned towards his wife. He asked, “I have a question for you and that is, when are you going to become the mother of my second child?” Well, this left everybody laughing and Shilpa speechless. Pitching in, Farah Khan quickly got back to him with all her witty tongue and asked, “Is there any application in your cell phone to help with that as well?” It seems like Raj Kundra is fully enthusiastic about becoming a daddy once again, but Shilpa is yet to take a call on that!

They have filed an application to withdraw consent from the petition. Their stand is that there is no compliance from his (Sanjay’s) side and therefore they want to withdraw. The court has asked both parties to be present on Friday. What is interesting is that even the lawyer from Sanjay’s side has also withdrawn their consent on the same grounds. And they have also alleged that there is no compliance on her side. Let’s hope that everything ends on a good note before it gets too ugly!

Big B feels celebrities are most defamed Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, who has been associated with showbiz for over four decades, says celebrities are the most defamed people. At a time when superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan are being condemned for their comments on intolerance, the 73-year-old actor took to blog to express his views. “We are without any doubt the most photographed people individuals in the entire universe… We are therefore the most defamed and defuncked audience, nothing alarming...It has been the practice since our days of yore,” Big B posted. Big B, who calls his fans his extended family, was overwhelmed when a group of his admirers from Egypt flew down to meet him in person. “The Egyptian Twitter group with 11 members is here with me in celebration for so many dates and expressions... And they have inundated me with gifts... The system of family worked really well... They are more than family now.” Meanwhile, the Piku star is busy shooting Ribhu Dasgupta’s Te3N. He even shot on a scooter. He posted: “TE3N a novel idea and a novel film... riding in Kolkata... cycle PIKU... motor cycle TE3N”.

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Ranbir’s parents like Deepika/Ranbir jodi! It seems like Deepika Padukone is becoming Neetu and Rishi Kapoor’s favourite too. Well, Neetu Kapoor didn’t leave a chance to praise her son’s ex-girlfriend in an interview. The veteran actress not only praised Deepika’s acting skills but also revealed that Ranbir and Deepika have an outstanding chemistry. She didn’t stop there. Veteran actress also posted a video where she is doing the steps from Tamasha’s popular track Matargashti with Warda Nadiadwala, Ritiesh Deshmukh and Karan Johar at Akshay Kumar’s Diwali bash recently. Before this, the actress wished her followers holi by posting Deepika and Ranbir’s picture from Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani. Interestingly, not just mother Neetu but Ranbir’s Kapoor’s father too feels Ranbir and Deepika’s recent picture is cute. Recently on children’s day a picture of Ranbir and Deepika starrer Tamasha went viral the special part of the picture was the faces of lead actors were replaced by their childhood pictures. Reacting to that Neetu Kapoor wrote, ‘Baby pics make me all mush.’ While Rishi kapoor wrote, ‘cute pic’. We wonder what Ranbir alleged girlfriend Katrina Kaif feels about the Tamasha pair!

Shoaib Akhtar removes Shah Rukh’s video kissing him Bollywood and cricket have always shared mutual love for each other, so when Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar recently debuted on Twitter, superstar Shah Rukh Khan welcomed him with kisses. Announcing his arrival on the micro-blogging site, Shoaib, in one of his first posts, shared a video of Shah Rukh planting a kiss on his cheek. The 20-second clip has Shoaib and Shah Rukh promising to routinely tweet each other. The Rawalpindi Express asks King Khan to “do the famous thing he does” and the actor gives a peck on his cheek. Shoaib uploaded the video on his newly made Twitter account on Sunday with the caption, “Love SRK.” The ‘bromance’ video immediately went viral on the Internet. However, it now appears that the cricketer has removed the video as the link is leading to an error page and there is no trace of the video in Shoaib’s Twitter handle. Wonder why he had to delete the video! Shah Rukh and Shoaib share a great bond. Shoaib had also played for Shah Rukh’s IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008 and was one of the six Pakistani players whose contracts were terminated after the Mumbai terror attacks that year. The relationship between the two reportedly soured when the controversial cricketer alleged that the owners of Kolkata Knight Riders franchise had not paid him his dues, despite repeated reminders for two years. However, the issue seems to have been resolved. Page 38

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Jackie Shroff on daughter’s topless pictures Veteran actor Jackie Shroff’s daughter Krishna had all eyes on her with her topless pictures recently. Apparently, her brother Tiger Shroff refrained talking about Krishna’s bold topless pictures but father Jackie Shroff opens up about it. Jackie in his recent interview defended his daughter’s bold moves. He informed that his daughter Krishna gives training to young basketball students but rather than talking about that instead they spoke about her topless pictures. He further added that he loves that his kids have their own identity and he wants them to live their life. The actor also informed that his kids are capable to make their own choices in terms of personal life and in their career and he is happy with their choices.

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Salman Khan to launch sister Arpita’s hubby Aayush Sharma Arpita Khan’s husband Aayush Sharma always interested to act in movies and now it seems time has come for Aayush to debut in Bollywood. Salman Khan, who is known to groom many debutantes, is now gearing up to launch his brother-in-law Aayush in a grand way.Aayush is now leaning various aspects of filmmaking. He accompanies Salman to the set of Sultan and looking into various aspects. He is also assisting the director. DNA quoted a source as saying, “Salman has some experience in this department, having mentored aspirants like Pulkit Samrat and Sooraj Pancholi with varying degrees of success. Only time will tell if he will successfully make his favourite sister’s husband a star”. Meanwhile, Sultan is scheduled to hit the theatres next year on Eid. It is learnt that Sohail Khan will be launching Aayush Sharma in his film which is set to go on the floors in December. And the attraction of the film will be Salman Khan’s special dance number to be sung by Mika Singh. Now Sohail is looking for a suitable on-screen match for Aayush.Delhi based Aayush Sharma married Salman Khan’s sister Arpita in a lavish wedding last year in November. Arpita is now pregnant with her first child. Well, another Khan family member set to make career in Bollywood. All the best to Aayush!

Salman’s Rakhi sister confirms divorce from Pulkit! One more news of separation from the lanes of Bollywood! News of couples parting ways in Bollywood is becoming very frequent. The new to join the bandwagon are Salman Khan’s rakhi sister Shweta Rohira and Pulkit Samrat. It’s just been a year to Pulkit’s marriage to Salman Khan’s Rakhi sister Shweta Rohira when rumours of their separation started floating around. Apparently, Pulkit’s closeness to his Sanam Re co-star Yami Gautam was touted to be the main reason behind Pulkit and Shweta’s troubled marriage. But all rumours were put to rest when Shweta posted her Karwachaut (a fast which is observed by wife for their husbands long life) pictures at her social networking site.

Saif: Kaminey is the only film of Shahid that I have seen! Bollywood celebs not seeing eye to eye with their exes is a story of the past. There are many instances in today’s time where they not only work together professionally but also get along pretty well in their personal space too. Setting more examples of the same Saif Ali Khan and wife Kareena Kapoor’s ex-boyfriend Shahid Kapoor is all set to sizzle together in Vishal Bhardwaj’s next, Rangoon. While Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor are all set to let their bygones be bygones and feature in upcoming film Udta Punjab together, Saif too will be seen in a film with the Haider actor. Speaking about how it would be to do a film with Shahid Kapoor, Saif said, “It will be healthily competitive. It will be like any film with any co-star. I think he is a nice guy, why wouldn’t he be. When asked what films of Shahid has Saif seen, he added, “I have not seen too many of his movies actually. I saw Kaminey and that was very good. Well, I think that’s the only film I have seen of Shahid.” www.saindiamagazine.com

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Stay fit with Shilpa!

hilpa Shetty Kundra, who has always been the poster-girl of health and fitness in the country, can at 40, give the 20-somethings a run for their money.

The former actress turned businesswoman, turns author with her first book, The Great Indian Diet which touches upon various food categories and not only tells you how to take care of your nutritional intake but also how to burn fat in the process. The experience of the uber-fit celebrity, who lives by the diet, will open your eyes to why Indian food is the best in the world. Shilpa, who has also been in talks with several restaurant chains as part of her research for her book, will now tie-up with a popular restaurant chain to introduce Shilpa Shetty Specials in their menu. The popular chain will include recipes from Shilpa’s book replacing popular ingredients with more nutritious ones. For instance: the use of coconut oil in place of vegetable oil...the use of jaggery in place of sugar. The column’s artwork will also incorporate tips from her book. This will be activated within a month of her book launch. The book describes how nutritious the locally grown and sourced ingredients are and encourages people to look for good health within our Indian borders. ‘The book busts the myth about having food that causes fats. I worked on the book with my co-author Luke, an acclaimed nutritionist. I couldn’t write a book without having theory and proof,’ she said. The ‘Bazigaar’ actress thinks people have forgotten the benefits of having Indian food. Through this book, Shilpa hopes to shed light on several misconceptions associated with food. ‘We have forgotten about our own food, we are going towards the West. We are scared to use ghee, oil. We are scared to have Indian food because we think it is fattening, (with) high sodium,’ she said. ‘The fact is Indian food is healthy… each spices or food item that we eat helps us in some or the other way. One should live a simple lifestyle, eat proper food like lentils, sprouts, yoghurt,’ she added. The book will release on World Nutrition Day. Page 42

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Here’s what Shilpa had to say about the book. What are the benefits of Indian food? Factually, Indians and people from Asia are among the healthiest in the world and that stems down to our traditional Indian food that is a major part of our culture. Everyone talks about how great olive oil is but very few know that to Indians, coconut oil and Ghee proves to have more benefits than olive oil, as it suits our climate and bodies better. Even the west has caught on to coconut oil and ghee after discovering its benefits. Why are you propagating Indian food? Because I want to shed light on several myths associated with Indian food and want to debunk them. People have always thought I’ve been on a strict calorie-restricted diet, but that is far from the truth. I love food, especially my ghar ka khaana and that is the secret to me being emotionally happy and physically fit. Why has the restaurant included your recipes? I met with them earlier to understand the kind of ingredients they use in their food to understand how the food industry sells fat-laden food when, in fact, the same dishes can be made in a completely nutritious manner. In one of our discussions, they suggested having a few dishes and recipes that I’ve included in my book, cooked in the style and manner that I have prescribed and I thought it was a really great idea. Is it an endorsement for your book? Is there a compensation for using your recipes? No compensation whatsoever, my award is in seeing people healthier. How much of these ideas regarding Indian food do you incorporate at home? All of them. I practice what I preach. Not just with me but even my little son. He doesn’t know what aerated drinks or junk food taste like. I make him potato fries with haldi and chilli powder and chicken fingers that are grilled. He even drinks ginger-lemon and honey water. Being a mum one can see that her life revolves around her son, as she eagerly waits for him to come home post a long day at school. Like her routine, Kundra also insists on keeping an eye on Viaan’s diet. Her book will include tips on making your child eat right too. “What you feed your child is very important. I am against aerated drinks and packaged food. What you teach your child to eat at this age is what he/she would end up growing up with. My three-year-old son tells me, ‘Mama, you cannot eat lollipops because they give you cavities!’ Though you have to negotiate with your child, Viaan has never eaten a bag of chips. But I give him homemade fries with haldi, salt and chilli powder. He loves drinking ginger lemon honey water and fresh juices. A child doesn’t know anything; you have to tell them what is good and what isn’t. Once he reaches 12 or 13, I don’t know what will he do, but I am doing my duty now!” she laughs. Make time for fitness Kundra has dabbled with several things, from co-owning a shopping channel, cricket team to being a real-

ity show judge, all the while taking care of her son. We ask whether she owns a secret time management genie, “Everybody has forgotten how to breathe. Spend at least 10 minutes a day and concentrate on your breathing. Take another 10 minutes to eat your homepacked lunch. If your boss stops you, you need to leave that job!” she advises, while shelling pistachios for Viaan who, by now, is back from school. Getting philosophical she says, “If you fall sick you will take out time. Why reach that level? Instead, take care when you are healthy.” Magic Mantra: For new mums & weight watcherswhen I was losing weight after my pregnancy, I would eat nearly four eggs a day. Eggs keep your stomach full for longer. When you are trying to lose a lot of weight, you always stress about not getting to have food. This results in your body producing extra cortisol, slowing down metabolism. Eating has a lot more to do with your mind than your stomach. Don’t tell yourself that you are dieting. Make a change in your life to be healthy not because you want to fit into a dress or because you have a party to attend. If you follow the diet plan in the book and can’t workout, walk for at least four times a week. Some form of exercise is a must. Strike the 70% diet and 30% exercise balance. This combination helps lose weight. Shilpa’s Yoga routine Kundra does yoga for about 45 minutes to an hour, at least thrice a week. She worked out in a gym when she wanted to lose weight after the birth of her son and reccomends it for to avoid sagging skin post shedding several kilos. Here are her favourite asanas: Suryanamaskar: It’s a full body swirl out, all encompassing, toning, stretching and a warm up for the body. Dhanurasana: It helps you strengthen your back and abdominal muscles. It also opens up the chest, neck and shoulders. This asana lends flexibility to your back and helps with kidney disorders. Vrikshasana: (Tree pose) It looks easy but is one of the most difficult yoga poses. It helps in mild giddiness, weakness of legs and shoulders. Vrikshasana also improves concentration and focus.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra now turns author with “The Great Indian Diet”, a diet and nutrition book that reiterates how nutritious your locally grown and sourced ingredients are and encourages people to look for good health within our Indian borders. The book which will release on World Nutrition Day, will have the foreword written by none other than Anil Kapoor. Typically written by someone other than the primary author of the work, the foreword often tells of some interaction between the writer of the foreword and the book›s primary author or the story the book tells. Shilpa and Anil Kapoor who starred in “Badhaai Ho Badhaai”, share a great equation over the years and the newly turned author could think of no one better than the forever-young and fit superstar to write the foreword of the book. Says a source, “When Shilpa approached Anil Kapoor for this and requested him to write the foreword, he immediately agreed and was kicked with the idea. Shilpa deeply admires and respects Anil Kapoor, as he has consistently remained fit and followed a healthy lifestyle, which has set an example to everyone in the industry. Confirming the news says Shilpa, «Anil Kapoor is a true inspiration. His fitness levels are inspirational. He was the perfect example of someone who is disciplined and follows a healthy lifestyle and that is exactly the kind of star I needed to talk about the book. The Great Indian Diet» will be published by Penguin Random House, the world’s most global trade book publisher. The book has been co-authored by Luke Coutinho, an International collaborator with Yale University, Griffin, Prevention and Research centre, CT, USA. Luke who has also authored ‘ Eat Smart, Move More, Sleep Right ‘ combines nutrition, exercise, sleep and spirituality/stress management in his approach to help people with their health goals. Together, Shilpa and Luke, hope to shed light on several taboos associated with food, staying true to their Indian roots.”The Great Indian Diet” touches upon various food categories and not only tells you how to take care of your nutritional intake but also how to burn fat in the process. The combined experience of a professional nutritionist and an uber-fit celebrity who lives by the diet will open your eyes to why Indian food is the best in the world.

Bhujangasana: (Cobra pose) This pose is good for cervical problems, shoulder and lower back ailments. MarjariAsana: (Cat pose) Good for lower back; gives a good stretch to the spine. Shilpa’s food chart Breakfast • Hot water and a glass of papaya smoothie with lemon • Kundra whips up different juices every day, such as red juice (pomegranate, apple carrot, and beetroot, tomato and green apple), green juice (cucumber and spinach). The foreword of Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s book The Great Indian Diet written by Anil Kapoor! www.saindiamagazine.com

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Adv. Veerash Srikison

“A more peaceful way to live is to decide consciously which battles are worth fighting and which are better left alone.” ~Richard Carlson Does your life involve any one or more of these

frame of mind, or general functionality. If you find that a particular issue is recurring causing a regular strain on your marriage then it is a good idea to consider the importance of that issue and to address it appropriately. This is a productive and responsive way of choosing your battles.

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All of your relationships involve constant drama. This is the only way you know how to be in a relationship of any kind, and you may even look for problems when there’s nothing to fight about.

You are harboring resentment or anger, but instead of expressing what you really feel, you pick at the little things.

You may feel that you are right or that you have a point to make but you should recognise that your partner/spouse may feel the same way. There are always at least two sides to every issue, and a couple needs to be considerate and understanding of that. Sometimes, just accepting that your spouse/partner’s viewpoint is as valid as yours is enough to dispel the need for an argument. In other words telling each other “let’s agree to disagree and accept that we have a difference in opinion so that we can continue with our day with less disruption.”

You are dealing with stresses unrelated to the relationship, so you vent that stress where you easily can: on the people closest to you. You have an idealised vision of what love and friendship should look like, so you fight whenever something happens that does not fit within that vision.

Conflict is the end product of a misunderstanding that has caused tension in a relationship and spiraled out of control.

Here are some steps to take when you are faced with a conversation that is building up from a misunderstanding into you an argument: Decide what issues are truly important. Be honest with yourself about how big a deal the issue really is for you, and pick your battles accordingly. Rate the issue on a scale of 1 (not that important) to 10 (absolutely must be dealt with). Choose your battles based on that scale. A good rule of thumb is to only fight for issues that are a 10 in importance, and let the rest go. Issues that rate a 10 should include anything that threatens your safety, self-esteem, security,

Avoid arguing for the wrong reasons. Pick your battles according to importance not because you feel the need to be right. It is not necessary or healthy to pursue a fight in order to get the last word in. Do not argue just because you feel you have been challenged. It is inevitable that your partner/spouse will disagree with you, hold an opposing opinion and/or question you at times. Choosing your battles just for the sake of defending your pride is counterproductive to having a healthy relationship with your spouse.

With tensions rising from the above scenarios playing out in their daily lives, couples walk away, deflated, exhausted from ongoing arguments, difficulties communicating with each other to eventually one or both of them deciding that they will never see eye to eye and are ready to throw in the towel and dissolve their relationship.

Consider the other side.

Learn to recognise your personal trigger points, as well as those of your partner/ spouse. If you find that small, seemingly meaningless occurrences tend to dredge up heavy emotions and incite memories of past transgressions, then something deep-seated and rooted in the past is likely the cause of current tensions. Instead of acting on the superficial issues, choose your battles in a way that targets the underlying cause. Challenge yourself to sit with your feelings so you can learn to minimise your internal drama. When you work on releasing your anxious energy, you will be able to explore what relationships can look and feel like without it.

Some issues may seem too large to solve. When you cannot reach an agreement and you both want to keep your relationship intact, seek professional advice. Sometimes a counselor or mediator will assist you both in shedding light on your misunderstanding, ease the tension and possibly avoid a conflict allowing you both to choose your battles wisely and keeping your love alive.

Submitted by Adv. Veerash Srikison, an internationally accredited civil and commercial mediator, at Fair Practice in Johannesburg. For information on mediation and to book an appointment contact

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Do not assume that your partner /spouse knows what you are feeling. Be specific about what upsets you and attempt to solve the problem together. View your partner/spouse as a teammate, not your enemy. When you view the situation through that lens, you change the dynamic of the argument. Listen attentively and speak respectfully. Watch what you say and how you say.

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been brought up in the southern part of the country, she is well aware of the nutritional value of yogurt. She includes it in every meal and believes that it cools her body, allowing her to spend long hours in intense heated shooting. Tamanna is also very fond of fried food but resists from indulging her cravings as she is figure-conscious and aware of the demands of the industry. Drinking loads of fluids including water, fruit juices, and soups, keeps her skin and body rehydrated. However, she warns us against overindulging in fruit juices since these contain high amounts of both carbohydrates and sugars and can be harmful to ones health if taken too often. She begins her day with a few soaked almonds and a glass of lukewarm water with honey and lemon juice mixed in it. This, she says, flushes out the toxins from her body and prepares her to face yet another grueling day of shoots. Like any other girl of her age, Tamanna loves ice creams and chocolates, and she indulges her sweet tooth occasionally. However, her strong and intense workout regime compensates for any lapse as far as her diet is concerned. Tamanna believes in eating everything in moderate amounts and she prefers to stay away from the crash diets which are in demand nowadays. Tamanna’s Workout Regimen:

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Tamanna hits the gym every day without fail, and her dedicated trainer is with her always to oversee her training routine. Abs crunches, weights, cardio and free hand exercises form the basis of her workout routine. She ensures that she works out for an hour every day without fail.

ctress Tamanna is known for her gorgeous looks, great figure and long dark tresses. She is considered to be one of the most beautiful faces of the South Indian film industry. Her fitness mantra and beauty secrets are something that every girl wants to know, and she has obliged countless reporters by divulging information about what makes her look so great, day in and day out. Here are this beautiful actress, Tamanna Bhatia beauty secrets, along with fitness and diet secrets shared by her.

Tamanna’s Makeup Secrets: Tamanna loathes makeup when not shooting. She is aware of the harmful effects of the harsh chemicals. She prefers to shop for her makeup in New York or Paris and is particularly conscious about the brands she uses. They suit her skin and she is comfortable with them. A light foundation to suit her dusky complexion, blush on, lip gloss and a hint of kajal is all she requires to look like a million bucks. She prefers to blow dry her hair into big curls to sport a natural look. This actress is also extremely careful about removing makeup before hitting the sack. She has mentioned time and again in her interviews that no matter how tired she is, she never goes to bed without a proper cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine. Tamanna also uses a home-made pack of turmeric, besan and neem leaves as a facial and to scrub her skin after a hard day’s shoot. This rejuvenates her skin and opens up the pores while allowing the skin to breathe.

Tamanna’s Nutrition facts:

Maybe not all, but a few of her secrets are here, which the famous actress follows to maintain a fit and healthy body. Why not give the abovementioned tips a try? They are recommended by the star herself! Please do share with us the changes you have experienced.

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Yoga is her method of de-stressing herself. She combines a number of asanas to achieve the perfect shape, and the results are quite evident for all to see. Tamanna is considered to be one of the most figure-conscious actresses of the industry and there is good reason for the same.

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MUSIC FEATURE

Shankars Musical

n the world of Indian music, the Shankars signify a musical legacy like no other. After the late Pandit Ravi Shankar brought the sitar to devoted worldwide audiences, after his demise, it is his daughter Anoushka Shankar who carries on his legacy, but on her own terms. Although less visible on the mainstream musical map than both her father and sister, Anouskha Shankar is no less talent. It’s been more than a decade since she had a solo classical release and she recorded it in her own newly built studio in East London. However, unlike some of her earlier releases, this time Shankar has looked back at her training sessions with her father and guru, late Pandit Ravi Shankar and has tried to musically connect to him with Home. When you compose a song, how does it begin? Do you generally start with Indian Ragas or western harmonies? It does vary. A lot of the time it starts with my instrument. The melody might come from my hands or my head but it starts on the sitar, although I may end up giving it to another instrument. If it started on my sitar, it will usually exist in at least a loose raga frame. From there, it can go in one of two directions, either, I start to dress it in

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At what point did you realize how your This is the first time you have played classical ragas for an album after your father was perceived by the world? father’s demise. And you have played For me, my father was Ravi Shankar be- one of your father’s creations in it. It fore he was my father because I lived in must have been quite an emotional reLondon with my mother and my parents cording? only got married when I was seven-yearsold. I didn’t become a Shankar until then. As a disciple of my father’s, I was certain I wanted to include one of his own raga How do you define your music? creations on Home as they are so beautiful; whilst many of his creations are part My music is, I suppose, somewhat like of the general classical repertoire for all me- eclectic, soulful, feminine, celebra- musicians, many more are only played by tory. I’ve been lucky to receive training in those of us who learned from him, and Indian classical music from my father and therefore need to be played. Raga Jogesthat in a combination with my unusual hwari is a beautiful combination of two upbringing and musical tastes make my of my favourite ragas, Jog and Rageshri. music quite diverse but with strong roots. I played it many a times with my father and it felt wonderful to play it on Home. I Please tell us something about your lat- titled the piece Guru in his honour. est album Home. Who inspires you? It was a very different making; a traditional album now compared to when I was My father. a teenager. I’ve grown a lot as an artiste in the time that has passed and learned Who was or is your major influence in so much from my experiences with other the whole creativity process? forms of music and all of that went into my playing on this album. I would say Love and family is a huge influence; love, Home is a lot richer and deeper than my joy and the pain that comes with that. I have a lighter touch with my music now. earlier classical records. Music is my passion, it’s my fun but what Why is it called Home? is really important are the people I build a family with. That comes first. Growing up across three continents, I always felt as if I had many homes, but no How has motherhood changed you? home. Indian classical music was always a way for me to connect with India, no It’s making me more patient! It’s changed matter where I was. When making this my priorities, the choices I make and the album, after many years of releasing non- way I manage my time. It’s brought more classical, experimental albums, I felt sud- laughter and love into my life. denly as if I were returning home after a Of all the musical instruments, why did long journey. you choose a sitar? Is Home a much-needed return to your I classify myself as someone who is genufather’s classical training sessions? inely attempting to retain and pass on in He taught me right from the beginning. the future a certain level of the old tradiSo, in a way, the album did sort of feel tion without it being watered down. And like a real focusing on him and a process that too, in a black and white manner beof reconnecting with him through playing cause tradition is never static. So I’m not passing on what the music was like 300 the music that I’ve learned from him. years ago. I don’t have any desire for

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things to be frozen in time or to be bogged down with thousands of rules and regulations. What I do is give people the essence of what it feels like to go to a classical Indian concert. To really hear and feel what a raga is, opened and explored and performed in its own element as opposed to the way it sounds when you hear some bars in a Western song which may sound absolutely stunning, but it’s not the same as hearing it in its own element. I guess what I’m hoping is to continue to be both because I don’t want to live without either.

I believe honesty and integrity are paramount to making music of value. Everyone has something unique to offer the world and as an artiste if you can tap into that internal core when you make my music, then you are bringing something of value into the world.

holiday together over New Year’s and I look forward to showing Zubin many things about our country and culture, as at nearly five-years-old he is now old enough to create memories and understand so much more.

What is new on the block for you? How does it feel to be back to India afI’m currently feeling very grateful and ter two years? proud to have finished making another alIt’s been a long gap of two years since bum, my second one this year after Home. I last performed in India, because I was This album, titled Land of Gold, has heavily pregnant with Mo last winter and strong female guest vocalists and amazYou are an icon for many budding mu- therefore didn’t come to visit. Naturally, ing collaborators, all of whom help me to sicians. How would you urge them to I’m very much looking forward to the express anger and discontent, but also a involve themselves in Hindustani Clas- concerts, as playing in India is always a hope for the future. special experience. We will be taking a sical music? www.saindiamagazine.com

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TRAVEL

Rock Garden

hile we always talk about the sweeping views of sunrise from Tiger Hill and the view of the colossal Kanchenjunga with many other snow clad eastern Himalayan peaks from here, but we hardly talk about the summit of Tiger Hill itself. True that the blaze of rapidly changing colours of the snow peaks as the sun strikes is an awesome view, but Tiger Hill is great even otherwise. It’s a destination by itself offering not just great views during sunrise, it’s a place where you can soak yourself with Himalayan serenity anytime during the day. Tiger Hill is located 11km (6.8 miles) from Darjeeling town and above Ghoom. It’s the highest point in Darjeeling hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters). The best season to see the dazzling snow covered peaks as the sun rises is between Mid-October to December. March to April is also a good time. For sunrise, you will need to start by 3:30am in the morning so that you reach by 4.15am. Some taxi drivers will insist that you start even earlier. There is a reason why. As you reach close to the summit, particularly during the

high season there would be a huge queue of cars lined up. Hundreds of tourists come here every day for the sunrise view during this time. As a result, you may have to walk uphill quite a bit as your vehicle may be parked much below the top. And if the tower-house and the terrace next to it from where people watch the sunrise get full by the time you reach, then you will probably need to watch the sunrise standing on a meadow little below the summit.

snow-capped peaks. So, be prepared to experience the magical play of the sunrise the way the nature offers you.

Now having set your expectations, let me start the journey and take you to Tiger Hill through my own eyes. From Darjeeling Town as you take the Hill Cart Road towards Ghoom, there is a narrow road that goes up on the right few minutes before you reach the Ghoom station. This is the steep Senchal Road that leads to the Remember, Darjeeling’s weather can change top of the Tiger Hill. anytime. The fog and the mist play a mystical game here all the time. They can come from As you start the climb, you will see the Ghoom nowhere and put a white blanket all around. Jorebanglow Degree College on your right. You can’t predict that. In fact, looking at the You will then come to an abandoned toll booth. weather and the sky from Darjeeling Town is This was apparently setup few years back to almost no indication of how the weather might take an entree fee of Rs. 200/- per vehicle. be at Tiger Hill. Cloud and fog in this area lie However the taxi union resisted the move and at various levels of the mountains, sometimes finally even after construction of the booth they may be above you, other times you may and printing of the tickets, the initiative fell be above them. So no one can guarantee a per- through. fect sunrise view from Tiger Hill or for that As you drive up along the steep incline, there matter from anywhere in Darjeeling. is a natural tree-lined hedge that runs up In many occasions, tourists are able to see the along the right unfortunately blocking some sun after it has risen quite a bit in the sky and part of the view. On your left is the cliff that not when they want to see it rising over the ho- rises sharply. Tiger Hill area is now a part of rizon and spreading its multicolour hue on the a nature reserve and maintained by the GTA

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Wide shoot of the Garden

Local Train (Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, erstwhile DGHC). However as you drive along, you would probably not see much signs of maintenance. In several occasions I found the roads weren’t repaired for years. With battering of torrential rains and harsh weather every year, you can imagine what may be the road conditions here having had no repairs over so many years. But the views all around and the thrill compensates for all that. After a few minutes if you look to your left, you will see a lovely meadow. This is from where many tourists view the sunrise if it gets too crowded on the top. In fact cars get lined up from here up to the summit during the high season. There used to be a tourist lodge here. You can still see a chimney like structure on the left that belonged to the abandoned tourist lodge. It was built during the British days as a VIP guest house when many eminent personalities came and watched the sunrise from here. It was later converted into a tourist lodge and was called the Dak Bunglow. In 1988 during a commotion in the hill area, the lodge was burnt and destroyed. It’s lying abandoned since then.

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As you move along, there is a spot on the right side of the road from where you can get a view of the Senchal Lake down below which is part of a sanctuary. It’s better to view it on your return as then it would be on your left. You can easily combine a visit to the lake or even a day’s picnic there following a visit to Tiger Hill. As you drive up, you will see a temple on the left and another one on the right. The one on the left is that of Durga devi (known as Sincheal Singh Devi Dham) and the one on the right is of Lord Shanker. On your return, you can spend some time here in the tranquil temple environment and ring the hanging bells before you start your descent back to the hill town.

has five treasure snow peaks, the highest of those being 28,169 ft (or 8,586 meters) which is the third highest peak of the world. On a clear day if the mist doesn’t play foul, you can even see the world’s highest peak Mount Everest 29,029 ft (8,848 meters) which lies about 225km away and also Mount Makalu 27,769 ft (8,464 meters). About 135km away is the Tibet’s Chomol Hari Mountain which is said to be world’s most beautiful peak. And then the sun rises above the horizon a little away from the peaks. What more! During sunrise as you watch these wonders and nature’s play in the horizon, the local vendors serve you hot tea in plastic cups.

On your way back, drop in at the Batasia Loop. Right outside, there are stalls set up early in the morning by the locals selling hot samosas (a kind of stuffed and fried dumplings) specifically for tourists returning from Tiger Hill. You would be hungry by now and samosas or singaras are just a great way to continue the treat of the day. Many tourists specifically those from Kolkata who know about this, keep it as Just before the sun comes up, the peaks begin a ‘must have’ in their agenda for the day. to emerge. It’s hard to take your eyes off the dazzling snow peaks of Kanchenjunga, which Within minutes you will reach the view tower. And then the Tiger Hill is all yours. You are on top of Darjeeling. From here you will get almost 360 degree view of Darjeeling area including that of the entire Eastern Himalayan range. If you look towards north, you will see the landscape of Darjeeling Town. And in the background is the stupendous snowy range.

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COCHINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DIVERSE CULTURAL LEGACY Cochin, also known as Kochi, the lush green collection of islands on the Kerala coast, has a rich multi-cultural legacy from the early Dutch colonial settlements in the 16th century, much of which has been retained as a major tourist attraction. In this first of a series of picture essays, FAKIR HASSEN captures some of that legacy.

Indian traditional styles of building remain in the many temples in the area, such as this very old one in Cochin, next to a museum showing the history of the rulers of Cochin, including the later ones who became puppets at the hands of the Dutch as they exploited the spice trade for which the area was famous.

The rich Indian cultural art forms unique to Kerala and going back more than 5 000 years is reflected at this museum through continuing them in practical ways.

Iconic gods and goddesses regarded to be patrons of the arts, rest in front of ancient artefacts dug up at historic sites and salvaged from the sea. Weather-beaten statues recovered from marooned ships at the bottom of the sea surrounding Cochin attract a lot of tourist attraction.

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Shah Rukh Khan, Rekha, Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt at the Absolut Elyx Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards 2015

Jacqueline Fernandez & Sonam Kapoor

n its second edition, the Absolut Elyx Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards honoured the most chic and enchanting stars and films from 2015.

The gala event was held at the Taj Lands’ End and was attended by Shah Rukh Khan, Rekha, Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandes, Sunny Leone, Dia Mirza, Malaika Arora Khan, Varun Dhawan, Aditi Rao Hyadri, Kiara Advani, Mini Mathur, Kabir Khan, Pria Kataria Puri, Dino Morea, Aathiya Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi, Imran Khan, Tapsee Pannu, Eli Avram, Upen Patel, Ayushman Khurana, Aditya Roy Kapur, Divya Khosla Kumar, Prateik Babbar, Sophie Chaudhry, Valuscha D’Souza, Manish Paul, Debina and Gurmeet, Omkar Kapoor, Shekhar Ravjiani, Amaal & Armaan Mallik among others. Over the years fashion has become the main stay of Indian cinema. Filmfare celebrates this ingrained sense of glamour, style and fashion in our films and the lives of our stars. Page 56

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Absolut Elyx Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards winners Most Glamorous Star (Male) Shah Rukh Khan Most Glamorous Star (Female) Deepika Padukone Timeless Glamour & Style Icon (Male) Anil Kapoor Timeless Glamour & Style Icon (Female) Rekha Most Glamorous On-Screen Couple Ranveer Singh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Deepika Padukone Most Glamorous Real-Life Couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Emerging Face of Fashion (Male) Varun Dhawan Emerging Face of Fashion (Female) Jacqueline Fernandez Most Stylish Star (Male) Ranveer Singh Most Stylish Star (Female) Sonam Kapoor Global Icon of the Year (Male) Shah Rukh Khan Global Icon of the year (Female) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Trendsetter of the Year Alia Bhatt Most Glamorous Director Kabir Khan Most Glamorous Film of the Year Dil Dhadakne Do Absolut Elyx Style & Substance Award Sonam Kapoor Fashion Debut of the Year Athiya Shetty Fashion Reinvention of The Year Sonakshi Sinha The star-studded evening saw scintillating performances by music director duo Amaal and Armaan Malik and one of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first women stand-up comedians Aditi Mittal. The gorgeous Neha Dhupia was the host of the evening and she regaled the audience all through.

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Waluscha Robinson

Athiya Shetty

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Gurmeet and Debina

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Jacqueline at Moto Watch launch

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Sonakshi Sinha ramp model for JJ Valaya collections

Ranveer Singh in a Mario outfit

Sushmita Sen at an Art Exhibition

Karan and Bipasha on a Movie date

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Esha Gupta at Canvas launch

Saira Banu at Dilip Kumar exhibition

Dimple and Twinkle at Ranka Jewellers store Launch

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Kareena and Kangana snapped together

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Contribution;

hoto Fakir Hassen Diary

Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam set several records with sold-out concerts in Sun City and Durban with his show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Klose to My Heartâ&#x20AC;?, featuring a 40-piece concert orchestra on the African continent for the first time. Guests at the show included the cream of South African society.

Afzal and Sumayya Khan; Ayesha and Sattar Dada.

Sonu Nigam in concert at Sun City, South Africa 29 November 2015.

Deepak and Priya Logan; Salil and Anjali Dhingra.

Lenasia-based radio station Lenz FM marked its 5th birthday in style with guests all dolled up for the occasion. Founder Bash Hoosein received a special award for guiding its success.

Singers Shruti Menon and Tisha Nigam; Shaista Osman.

Tasneem Patel, Romana Patel, Muhammed Aashiq Khan, baby Zohra Bibi Khan and Zahira Khan.

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Sayed Mia, Moosa Carrim and Ismail Vally.

The Miss India South Africa 2015 Pageant was hosted at the Lyric at Gold Reef City in a spectacle of colour and glamour as 20 contestants vied for the title. The top three were Krisna Priya Dasa, Sherianne Pillay and Natasha Pounadu. Shilpa Govan was the first ever Miss Zee TV South Africa, who Zee TV Africa CEO Harish Goyal said will get a shot at stardom in Bollywood as a prize.

International Inspiring Women Network, founded by Anusha Singh, hosted a High Tea in Rosebank to remember and uphold the teachings and values of leaders such as Nelson Mandela.

Keshni and Isai Yelumalai.

Anusha Singh with Firdoze Bulbulia, who was helping raise funds for the Teddy Bear Foundation for abused children.

Puneet Dhamija and Maliga Naidoo.

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January 2016

Astrology Forecast By

Eminent and Renowned International Astrologer

Manish Kumar Arora

manish@manishastrologer.com Aries( 21 March-19 April ) - January brings more confidence, initiative, and courage to your personality. An important person in your life can be integral in pushing you towards new discoveries, whether this is through direct influence or simply serving as motivation. You would be more practically inclined, possibly a little reserved, and yet recognising the need to make deep changes. There is very resourceful energy with you, but a lot of distractions. In love, you're a little more distant, but can connect with loved ones as a friend, and believe that friendship is an important foundation for any relationship. Favourable Dates : Jan 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20 & 29. Favourable Colors : White & Blue. Taurus ( 20 April-20 May ) - Focusing on the future, and embracing your individuality would be the priority.You are prompted to think about your bigger goals and plans. You'll be looking at partnerships in an all-new helpful way in personal and professional relationships. You'll want to explore unusual ideas, think outside of the box, and talk things over with like-minded people. You make good impressions on the right people and get along well with your superiors, and feel you can accomplish a lot in your career. Favourable Dates : Jan 2, 9, 11, 18, 20, 27 & 29. Favourable Colors : Red & Purple. Gemini ( 21 May-20 Dec ) - It's not a good time for new plans, but it is a good time to revise your plans, or to try old plans that you gave up on in the past. You can also attempt old goals where you failed at and want to try again. You may look at the path your life is taking and think you should go down a different path, but now isn't the best time to make that decision. In love you can experience some moodiness. You need some more space, desiring freedom, and can be a little rebellious. Favourable Dates : Jan 2, 3, 11, 12, 21, 29 & 30. Favourable Colors : Red & White. Cancer ( 21 Dec-22 July ) - There would be magnetism in you and you can be quite in tune with what's in your heart. You might be appreciated for your ability to heal and soothe, and to see problems in unique ways. Your personal life is heating up in an exciting way and can bring dynamic and dramatic energy to your social life. You are coming across well, with dignity. Your energy becomes more mental than physical and you're driven toward intellectual pursuits, and want to learn more and more, becoming an expert at something. Favourable Dates : Jan 2, 9, 11, 18, 20, 27 & 29 Favourable Colors : Red & Purple. Leo ( 23 July-22 August ) - You're attracted to new ways of living, and want to learn more about other cultures. You are expressing yourself more courageously and confidently, feeling freer about reaching out to others, and leaving self-limiting attitudes behind. New opportunities to learn and connect can open up. In love, you're fun, don't want to take it too seriously, keeping things casual, avoiding long term commitment, and are willing to take a little risk. If single, you're attracted to those who are from a different background as yourself. Favourable Dates : Jan 2, 4, 11, 13, 20, 22 & 29 Favourable Colors : Red & White. Virgo ( 23 August-22 September ) - You will have discipline, restraint and focus and plenty of energy for your goals when you want to work on them. You will enjoy pursuing your goals, working hard and smart, and try to make good impressions on the right people. A perspective employee will get a very flattering proposal about the work in quite different organisation.You can get along better with bosses and mentors, and get the right people on your side, charming anyone. Entertainment, creative pursuits, and romance can be integral to all of this. Favourable Dates : Jan 3, 8, 12, 17, 21, 26 & 30 Favourable Colors : Blue & White. Libra( 23 September-22 October ) - Sobriety and graduality may lead to the dearest aim. You must string yourself up to concentrate efforts and time on one aim, which is the most important now, ignoring everything unessential and unpromising. Self-discipline is necessary for taking all the peaks by storm on the first try, without halfway delays, because such brilliant opportunity to change the living standards may not be given in future. Unstable and uneasy relationships are at risk. The wisdom of both partners, their co-operation and a dialogue between them will help in this situation. Favourable Dates : Jan 5, 8, 14, 17, 23 & 26 Favourable Colors : Green & White

Scorpio( 23 October-21 November ) - Your activeness and motivation will be confirmed by your natural rationality and pragmatism. And if you do not waste time on hesitations, January will be rather promising for professional and monetary growth. Most of period will be dedicated to activities connected with communication, partnerships and co-operation. The chances to meet influential people, who will support your undertaking and will guarantee future promotion, increase at this time. But at the same time some misunderstandings with certain partners of more conservative views may emerge. Favourable Dates : Jan 2, 7, 11, 16, 20 & 25 Favourable Colors : Green & White. Sagittarius ( 22 November-21 December ) - This month will be of mixed fortunes. Your financial situation will not be so attractive, but if you spend money rationally and take some steps to economize a bit, you may stand the proof. This period may become the crucial point of your personal life, because all the problems and misunderstandings of the couple may lead either to the break-up or to the desire to understand each other, to do some favours. Favourable Dates : Jan 1, 8, 10, 17, 19 & 26 Favourable Colors : Blue & Yellow. Capricorn ( 22 December-19 January ) - You will need self-possession, abilities of prompt response to unexpected situations and of taking strong stand against the partners and colleagues. From the very beginning of the month there will be the situations which will demand drastic solutions, and you must be ready for active choice which may turn out an important event for the future. Office workers will be engaged in the work connected with agitation, advertising campaigns, social events organization on the direct boss' task. Communication will become your base for many things and actions. Favourable Dates : Jan 5, 8, 14, 17, 23 & 26 Favourable Colors : Blue & Red Aquarius ( 20 January-18 February ) - Financial sphere will be stable more or less, but the planetary combination just wants to warn about the necessity to do business rationally, without spending money on the luxuries and entertainments, because difficult business, which will require financial injections, is waiting ahead. Your ambitions may become a source of domestic altercations, and by an unlucky train of events these altercations may lead to the complete break-off with a beloved person.Favourable Dates:Jan 2,3,11,12, 20 & 21 Favourable Colors : Blue & White

Pisces ( 19 February-20 March ) - Relationships with people around will be calm and friendly and you will be able to enjoy the pause in activity and also the communication with friends and relatives. Harmonious relations as well as natural diplomacy will help you make new acquaintance which might become useful in your future. You will be able to infer cause-and-effect relationships, to draw volume and practical conclusions, analysing the past business, and from mid-January you will start planning future, summing up your experience in management. Favourable Dates : Jan 5, 6, 13, 15, 22 & 24. Favourable Colors : Red & White.