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Spun sugar never looked this good! A fun chat and photo session with

Get to know what cars your fave A-list stars drive

“It is tough not to fall in love with an actor like Dhanush” - Director

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Sexy Taapsee Pannu sizzles in ethnic wear and gets candid

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We have a great mix of features in store for you this July. For instance, pained by the suicide of Bollywood starlet Jiah Khan we tried to analyse why celebrities are driven to such extreme steps. The culprit seems to be the very nature of their profession! Being a celebrity requires one to lead a high-pressure,

one’s entire career is built on people’s perception of entertainment at that point in time. Like Sundar C has said in his interview in this edition, ‘Every Friday a superstar is born and every Friday a superstar fades away.’ Stressful, indeed. Our regulars like the Take Two interviews and the Cameo section continue to enthrall. Hope you enjoy reading this edition!

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“I WANT TO LIVE MANY LIVES IN ONE LIFE� Lissome, leggy and lovely, Taapsee Pannu is much more than just a pretty face, as this interview will show you.

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grateful and thankful to everyone who has been a part of this journey. I started with Tamil and Telugu, both being languages that I didn’t know at all. I learned them and am now working in Hindi, which is actually a walk in the park for me. I was totally at ease while working on my debut Hindi venture, because my South Indian movies had taught me a lot already. Fresh off the racks with Chashme Baddoor! Tell us what it’s like in the aftermath of your You suddenly get noticed amongst bigwigs who you have grown up seeing and admiring. You get noticed and recognised amongst your people up north too who’ve never seen you on the big screen before this. And the icing on the cake is that they are proud of the fact that I debuted the way I did. Each and everyone loved the movie and that makes me breathe a sigh of relief.

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casual party wearing a saree or ghagra. And I will never wear skirts and all to a wedding. What is your favourite ethnic wear? I love wearing sarees. Every state of India has its own style of wearing one. I don’t think an Indian woman can look as sensuous in any $ 2$ $"

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Son of national award-winning Kannada film director, T S Nagabharana, Pannaga Bharana is making his entry into movies through Vasundhara, a woman-oriented subject. When aspiring actors dream of debuting as heroes, Panna is making his entry into films through a negative role! Armed with a post-graduation in filmmaking from the New York Film Academy, Panna wanted to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father. But he did not think twice before donning the greasepaint when an important opportunity knocked his doors. Sandalwood has in past had immensely talented actors, who have exceled in negative roles in South Indian movies. Will Panna be an addition to the list?

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Southscope has a special fondness for Divya Spandana. Hence the handle Spun sugar! After all, this girl has impeccable lineage; she is one of the most sought-after actresses in the Kannada film industry, she is also hailed variously as the ‘Golden girl of Kannada cinema’ and ‘Sandalwood Queen.’ Her foray into politics is viewed with a lot of expectations. The actress also turned designer recently, launching her own line of ethnic wear for women. Shankaran Malini chats with the diva and shares her conversation with us.

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BACKBONE� Director Sundar C, who is currently basking in the success of his latest release Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (TVSK), has a casual chat with Shankaran Malini about his success formula, his tryst with comedy always clicking, and his take on what makes actors want to work with him again and again. Read on to know more about his focus on his next, his upcoming projects, the person he is in real life, his family and more.

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on why his acting career hasn’t taken off and he says, “The mistake I made as a director was that I used to take on all responsibilities myself. And that’s the reason why I took to acting. I felt that suddenly I got carried away, just the way children get happy when they are on a break, or a vacation. As an actor I /# 0 $ + 3 2% 93 9#" & 2 % 0 $

change everything overnight. And when I realised this fact, I also realised that I was a little late. As an actor, I was never happy with the way my movies were going, and the same clichĂŠd stereotypes.â€? It is a well-established fact that comedy is Sundar C’s forte. The director’s thoughts on this are different. “If you ask me about my success with comedy and how I have achieved it, even I don’t know. I don’t do comedy just for the sake of laughing, or slapstick comedy. The humour element in 93 9# # $ $

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main script. And I think that’s the main reason why it clicks. People are able to identify with my scripts.� Almost every actor in K-Town wants to work with Sundar C and those who have

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Ultimately what matters is success,� he says. So is a large dose a humour his attitude to life as well? How serious is he in real life? “I am an eternal optimist. For me, the glass will always be half full. But regardless of how positive I am, the day before the release

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it’s not going to be great. I prepare myself for failure too. In tinsel town, every Friday, a superstar is made and every Friday, a superstar fades away.� One might wonder whether Sundar has ever been a funny child and a prankster. But you get a very contrasting reply. “Me? I was a total contrast. On the other hand, I would say that my wife is a prankster. As a child I was very reserved, so much so that people would

say that I was very haughty. I never attended functions, in fact, if at all I did, it was very seldom. For that matter I don’t even celebrate the success of my movies or host or attend success parties.� Smilingly, he adds, “You can’t develop a sense of humour after a period of time. I think I got this sense of humour from the place I come from, Coimbatore, where even in every day conversations, if you observe, people talk wittily. In the very #$ 9 $ /$ % &$ % z <2 / <//9/0

we needed an action hero. But Jayaram was the only hero available for me. I tapped into his innate sense of humour, as he was very famous for his comedy in Malayalam and the output was hilarious. Till then I never knew I & 2 % % &$ / & 9 %3 9" $ /# 6 &/2#

Jayaram that we infused humour in the script and gave it a shot.� Sundar C recalls an incident on the sets of Madha Gaja Raja. “One night, everybody on the sets decided to play Kabaddi. Nithin Sathyaa, who also played with us, got terribly hurt in one eye. And ever since, he was only #

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“IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE RIGHT, STAY STRONG AND STICK TO YOUR IDEA� They say cinema is a dream world, a world of makebelieve. They say that these dreams are crafted to come alive for the masses to fall in love with. And to help them come alive are the slew of arthouse talents that keep the flag of fantasy flying high through their set designs. Pothapragada Swarnalata meets maverick art director Anand Sai

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wedding halls or houses, his signature style makes all his creations unique. Indeed, Anand Sai has given colours, shades and life to the imaginations of directors.

Many of us would have wanted to go back to the village and craved for a lavish house in a farm when we saw Brindavanam. I still remember being awestruck when I saw the near-perfect creation of the Badrinath shrine in Badrinath. That is the magic of the mesmerising journey called cinema. But the fact is, for cinema to become such an experience, the extraordinary efforts of various technicians and experts are required. This month we bring you one such hero. Be it the simple, lavish and beautiful house in Brindavanam or the immensely divine and grand Badrinath Temple in Badrinath, or the unimaginably different and wonderful [`

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across the south and north. In that sense, Anand Sai’s talent is inherited. Was he always 1

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have me on board. I wanted to live up to that trust and thankfully I did. People appreciated my work. Before Tholiprema happened, the Telugu industry knew only bright and loud sets. I wanted subtlety; my sets had to look real,� says Anand Sai about his debut experience as art director. Ask him about his best moment during the 9 0 9/ /0%

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a cinematographer.� Indeed, Anand Sai has brought with him a brand new set of revolutionary ideas; be it the black and white theme of the backdrop in Khushi or the usage of exclusive chandeliers in cinema, he made it clear that he is different and not here to do the routine stuff. Very soon he was branded as choosy and exclusive. “Firstly, I don’t like doing same themes and concepts. I don’t repeat any of my concepts. And on a different note, you tell me, how &/0 $ 3 6

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apt props and colours.� He adds, “I am choosy and I don’t like to compromise on my work. My sketches are my strengths. I am ready to take suggestions but only of they are sensible. You ask me details, I shall give you but once the sketches /

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created through their imagination and observation of surroundings. I believe in the same style of working. When I hear a script, scene or song, I imagine the backdrop, take clues from my observation of surroundings etc., and then create the set. For me trust and work satisfaction are both important and money comes next.â€? He must have inevitably faced tussles with directors who didn’t agree with his point of view‌ “Many times! But as I said I ensure I work with actors, directors or cameramen that

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industry. “The existing cameramen have to improve themselves. They have to believe in themselves. They have to work for quality and not for the sake of impressing the director or producer or actor. If you feel you are right, stay strong and have the guts to stick to it. Don’t compromise.� Anand Sai has been an inspiration to many aspiring art directors and many of them try to imitate his style of working. When asked about his piece of advice to next gen art directors, he humbly says, “I am not a legend to give advice or suggestions. With whatever experience I have and from what I have seen of the industry and the people 0 $ / /0$ $ #/3 #' 6

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“IT IS TOUGH NOT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH AN ACTOR LIKE DHANUSH!� Riding high on the wave of victory after Raanjhanaa, Aanand L Rai is truly a happy man. Here, he chats with Shankaran Malini on the film and of course, Dhanush.

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Of Celebrities and Suicides

After struggling to reach the pinnacle, why do celebrities find it difficult to handle fame? Are celebrities falling victim to our adoration and the lack of it? Marcus A Clay finds out‌

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her spouse, or for that matter, given birth to a child, would be fully clued-in on the “domestic tiff� between celebrity chef Nigella Lawson and her husband and would have minute-to-minute details of Kim Kardashian’s labour pains as she brought her daughter into the world. It’s been decades since stars have had to say bye-bye to privacy. But, the biggest blow comes when a celebrity makes a mistake. No one would know better than Shah Rukh Khan. Superstars derive vitality from the adulation of the masses. Like magnets, they draw the emotional energy of millions of fans, as they churn out one success after the next. But the day this vital source of power shuts down, even a superstar would be left bewildered. Most celebrities would say, when things fall apart and you get the feeling that you’ve hit rock-bottom, that’s when you get to know there’s a + 6 &1 6 $$ 9 z /0% $ /$€# &/ % / 26 & & % # 2 %

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to win. But I didn’t; I won the second place. That really broke me; I felt completely let down,� she says. “I can’t imagine what the kids who take part in reality shows these days face; it’s absolute torture.� While for many, mere living up to an image and looking pretty even when the shutterbugs are not around can be a major stressor, for others, staying on top of the game and remaining on the top can push a celebrity off the pinnacle. And, those caught in the downward spiral of fame suffer loneliness, drug abuse and neglect. Michael Jackson was tucked away from society before his end came; Amy Winehouse struggled with drug and alcohol addiction; and Whitney Houston was found unconscious in a Beverly Hills hotel suite. So, what’s the best way out in this stressridden lifestyle? Mini says, before taking up the celebrity lifestyle, one needs to understand what it’s all about and take preventive steps. First, learn to say ‘no’. Trying to oblige everyone has disastrous effects especially on youngsters. “When people are not able to say ‘no’, there are more chances of them facing exploitation,� she says. “Secondly, invest in your life -- hire professionals to handle your business. Lifestyle managers and PR agent can work wonders in maintaining your public image,� she adds. “Thirdly, balance your work and family life -- know where to % / $

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Tragic Deaths Jiah Khan The seductive actress, critically acclaimed for her daring act in ‘Nishabd’ opposite Amitabh Bachchan, then was seen opposite Aamir Khan in ‘Ghajini’ and in ‘Housefull’ with Akshay Kumar. She committed suicide, allegedly over a love failure.

Michael Jackson His suicide came less than a month before he was slated to kick off his much-awaited comeback concert, ‘This Is It’; the sold-out gig was meant to mark his return to the music scene after he was acquitted of all charges related to his long-running child molestation case. The crowned King of Pop was 50 years old when he died on June 25, 2009.

Celebs who survived meltdowns

Silk Smitha Silk, her hips never lied... her curvaceous hips set hearts racing. Depression forced her to take her life. Her story became even more popular when Vidya Balan played the role of Smitha in The Dirty Picture.

Amy Winehouse The death of 27-year-old Amy Winehouse came after she struggled with drugs and alcohol for much of her young life. On July 23, 2011, the singer was found dead in her London home. She’s part of the “27 Club,” a group of musicians who have died at the age of 27, including Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, Kurt Cobain, and Janis Joplin.

Demi Moore

Charlie Sheen

After her break-up, the actress was hospitalised for substance abuse after experiencing an epileptic seizure brought on by inhaling too much nitrogen oxide. She was subsequently admitted to a rehab facility.

The actor always raises the bar for celebs behaving badly. Yet he managed a jaws-dropping tirade that included calling Two and a Half Men executive producer Chuck Lorre a ‘’clown’’.

Britney Spears The pop princess hit a rough patch in 2006 and 2007 after her divorce from Kevin Federline and the custody battle that followed. She claimed her spot in the celebrity ‘walk of shame’ in 2007, when she shaved her head after checking in and out of rehab in the span of a single day. J U LY 2 0 1 3 | S O U T H S C O P E

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The Genesis Telugu cinema started its journey with the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao and the late Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. Truly the “acting encyclopedia�, the duo laid the foundation to today’s Telugu cinema. It was with them that the whole concept of giving titles to the heroes started off. ANR and NTR were conferred with Nata Samrat and Nata Ratna respectively by their legion of fans. The titles so became popular that they almost 6 &/9

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The name Rockline is so synonymous with the Kannada film industry and there is not a single day that passes without this reference in Gandhinagar – the hub of Sandalwood in Bangalore. The brand is so powerful in Kannada cinema these days that it is integral to every sector of the industry – from production and distribution to exhibition! Aravind G Shivkamal talks to the man behind the brand: TNN Venkatesh.

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Manoj Oh look, he can be a killer desi, too!

Survin Chawla So, Survin, we’ve heard of this fantastic phenomenon that the world is raving about. It’s called EYE MAKE UP!

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are appearing in guest roles, while Devi Sri Prasad has composed the music for the movie. Scarlett Mellish Wilson has danced for a special song in the movie. The movie will be released in Tamil as Yaar Ivan. Going by Ram Charan’s winning streak, Yevadu could well be a hit.

- Aravind G Shivkamal

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Love Churmuri KANNADA

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Sahasam TELUGU

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Gopichand, Taapsee Pannu, Shakti Kapoor and others Chandrasekar Yeleti BVSN Prasad Sri

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Raja Rani TAMIL

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As the second half of the year rolls in, here are all the promises that the coming times hold for our stars.

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Come July and there will be some simple changes to the lifestyles of Gemini stars like Karthi. Inclining towards spirituality and health-conscious ways, this month will involve changes for the better.

Dhanush and South Indian cinema’s Leo-borns will have a time of great recognition. You might have already been in the limelight, but this month will push you under the limelight for you to shine.

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Virgos like Vishal have a rather slow time in July, which as most of them will agree, is a much-needed break. After hours of working hard, here’s the time to just chill out.

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haven’t come back with friendship on their mind.

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piece of advice will help you, it is to start making lists.

Aquarians like Shruti Haasan are likely to part ways with someone they might have held in high regard in their lives. Don’t worry now, this is for the best.

Stars like Jiiva will have a month of new beginnings. For other Capricornians, even as the celebratory dust from old successes haven’t died down just yet, there will be some more reason to celebrate.

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will be a magical beginning.

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RNI No: APENG/2009/29389 |

Regd.No. L II RNP/HD/1118/2013-15 | July 2013

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