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Actor Aditya Pancholi’s son Sooraj Pancholi (right), who is being implicated in actor Jiah Khan’s death case, has said that he has been receiving death threats. “The messages said, ‘You’ve done this to her. Now see what we do to you’,” says the 23-year-old. Jiah’s mother, Rabiya, has recently alleged that a friend of Sooraj has said that Sooraj confessed to killing Jiah and plotting Rabiya’s death.
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Singer Justin Bieber and his ex-girlfriend, actor-singer Selena Gomez, were reportedly seen together having breakfast during an outing in Texas. The two hugged and kissed each other during the half hour that they spent with each other. “They were sitting next to each other hugging and kissing in front of the staff. They weren’t hiding it and seemed to be boyfriend and girlfriend,” said Lori Johnson, manager of the Mexican restaurant where the two ate breakfast.
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rom Bollywood’s most stylish actors and directors to singers, TV stars, e ntrepreneurs and athletes, the Hindustan Times Mumbai’s Most Stylish 2014 gala over the weekend saw some of India’s hottest people hobnobbing in one room. Shah Rukh Khan set the tone for the evening when he and Kajol ran towards each other in slow-mo, leaving the audience in splits. Then on, the exclusive event saw a series of fun moments that included some impromptu dancing, singing and a lot of laughter. Host Manish Paul made sure he kept all the
Clockwise: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone at Hindustan Times Mumbai’s Most Stylish gala
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t a time when Bollywood actors are often seen striving to ward off link-up rumours, actor Arjun Kapoor has a unique ‘sibling controversy’ to deal with. And the woman in question is, Katrina Kaif. Recent reports suggest that Arjun and Katrina may never work together as an onscreen couple, because she tied him a rakhi about six years back. But, the 28-year-old Kapoor rubbishes these rumours. “It was just a joke that I guess has been taken too far. She (Katrina) used to threat-
en me that she will tie me a rakhi but she never did, and anyway, it was all in jest.” The two were introduced to each other by Arjun’s mentor, actor Salman Khan, who was allegedly seeing Katrina at that time. So, is he open to working with Katrina, someday? “Why not? She is not Sonam
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(Kapoor, his first cousin) or like ... my real sister that I cannot work with her (as an on-screen couple). She’s a good friend and I am definitely open to work with her any day,” says Arjun, who’s busy with a hectic ongoing shoot schedule and the promotions of his next release. Ask him if he is exhausted with so much work, and he says, “This is the time, ab nahin kaam karunga toh kab karunga? I am not tired at all. I have got used to it now, and I am enjoying my work.” And who does he consider his competition? “ I don’t think of competition. I am just finding my own feet in Bollywood now.”
winners and presenters on their feet with his wit and humour. Braving a back injury, Sonakshi Sinha made a stunning entry in a peach Shantanu & Nikhil gown. Priyanka Chopra looked dazzling in a Victoria Beckham backless outfit, and Deepika Padukone flew down from Delhi. In a glittering Diane von Furstenberg dress and smoky eyes, she made a late appearance, and stole the show with ease. To see more of what happened at Hindustan Times Mumbai’s Most Stylish 2014, look inside.
n another proud moment for desi style, the turban is crowning the international fashion circuit these days. After international Sikh designer and model, Waris Ahluwalia, got featured in a Gap ad in November last year, deo makers Axe used a Sikh couple in their Make Love The turban was a staple in Not War campaign in a luxury fashion brand’s February this year, featuring Spring-Summer 2013 collection a turbaned Sikh. And now, it’s Jatinder Singh Durhailay who has become the face of luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton’s advert featuring monogrammed turbans.\ Sikhs all over the world hail it as the time of the turban. Designer Mandira Wirk says, “It’s fantastic to see international brands using Sikh models. As a Sikh myself, I’m very excited and proud!” Hollywood heartthrob Hugh Jackman also tweeted a Indian-American model-designer picture of the look he donned Waris Ahluwalia in a fashion ad for a cameo in the English TV
It’s fantastic to see international brands using Sikh models. As a Sikh myself, I’m very excited and proud! Mandira Wirk, designer
Jatinder Singh Durhailay in a luxury commercial series, The Kumars, in which he wore a Prime Minister Manmohan-esque turban. That’s not all. Turbaned models also walked the ramp for Jean Paul Gautier last year. “Earlier, sardars were required only for character based roles. However, there is an increase in demand for Sikh models with a pagdi, beard and moustache. The number of ad films featuring
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Sardars has definetly increased,” says model coordinator Pranav Awasthi. Fashion stylist Sheltun Benjamin adds, “A lot of international designers are now using headscarves as turbans. Sikhs are definitely chic and full of character, and now for adverts, fashion shows and shoots, my clients ask me to include the pagdi to add more character.”
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hey’ve accompanied top stars to malls, promotional events and public celebrations, but bouncers who protect stars say that there’s no ordeal like dealing with the riotous crowd at Delhi University’s college fests. “Managing the campus crowd is difficult because hundreds of students try to barge in. It’s a tricky
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job because while taking care of the students, we also have to ensure the safety of the celebrities who come to perform at these fests,” says bouncer Vicky Taak, 20, who has worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Salman Khan. They add that their only option is to turn tough at times, though they mean no harm to the students, especially girls. “We only try to help the girls in the crowd. Campus mein zyaada problem hoti hai because crowd expectation se zyada aa jaata hai. Jab pyaar se bolne pe nahiin samajhte tab hum unhe Haryanvi mein bolkar chup kara dete hain. Drama karna padta hai safety ke liye,” says Nitin Kandera, 24.
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