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Sonakshi Sinha started her career as a costume designer and walked theramp before making her debut with Salman Khan in the super hit movieDabaang in 2010 and went on to win the Filmfare award for Best Femaledebut for the movie. Sonakshi has since been a part of some of the high-est grossing lms like Son of Sardar, Rowdy Rathore, Dabaang 2, all ofthem being a part of the Rs 100 crore club. Sonakshi opens up to VisionAsia in an exclusive interview on her trials & tribulations in Bollywood, herlatest release Rambo Rajkumar, even her dream man.

Vision Asia has some sizzling new programmes on air this October.

New soaps include Buddha based on the story of Gautama Buddha andKhelti hai Zindage Aankh Micholi on Zee TV, Desh ki beti Nandini on Sony,Iss Pyar ko kya Naam doon. Ek Baar Phir on Star Plus, Ek Boond Ishq onLife OK and the recently started Lapataganj Ek Baar Phir & Gutar Goon onSAB TV. Mahabharat is having a strong run on Star Plus. A new show tar-geted at kids, Katha Mahadev Putra Bal Ganesh Ki, has started on Life OK.

Reality shows include My way Mas way on Zee TV, Sanjeev Kapoor KeKitchen Khiladi on Sony, Chase the Monsoon on MTV. The excitement haspicked up in the Bigg Boss house as well in Season 7 on Colors.

Super hit movies of the month include TV premiers Bhaag Milkha BhaagShootout at Wadala, Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani & Arjun. Other movies in-clude Jolly LLB, Ek Tha Tiger, Ek Thi Dayaan, Jab tak hai Jaan, Dostana,Chak de India, Mere Dad ki Maruti. Classic movies of the month includeDev Saabs Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Guide, Jewel thief.

Tamil programmes to watch include Pudu Kavidhai, Coee with DD (DivyaDarshini) on Vijay TV.

We hope you liked our new format of listing as a handy pull out. VisionAsia wishes all our viewers a very happy Navratri, Dussera, Eid ul Adha.We would like to hear from you, do write to us [email protected]

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Cover Story Sonakshi SinhaB-towns lucky mascot12

10QUICK UPDATES A peek into B-towns latest happenings

22TRAVELRome-The Eternal City

26OPINION Bollywood reacts to the Mumbai rape incident

44FASHIONKarisma Kapoor

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Ayushmann Khurrana deserves to be called the most versatile new-comer in B-town. After exploring multi-faceted characters in films likeVicky Donor and Nautanki Saala, Ayushmann recently turned assistantdirector with Madras Caf. He is also a talented singer in his ownright. The latest on Ayushmanns front is his debut album, O Heeriye,which he released on the eve of his birthday. The actor reveals thathe was always inclined towards writing and composing music. I com-posed Paani da Rang and Saadi Galli in school. There are around 8to 10 songs that I have composed, so I thought it was the right time tocome out with my own album.

As if that is not enough, Ayushmann will also be seen singing in YashRaj Productions next opposite Sonam Kapoor.

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We often hear of on-screen camaraderie extending to off-screenfriendships but few actors tend to take their friendships with co-starsseriously. However, there are exceptions, like the good at heart Ak-shay Kumar and the affable Mithun Chakraborty, who have latelybecome the best of friends. The two actors, who will be seen sharingscreen space in the upcoming film Boss, have been bonding big-timeoff the sets. In the film, Mithun plays the role of Akshay Kumars father,a role that he had earlier essayed in the film, Chandi Chowk to China.

When Akshay Kumar was recently asked about his equation withMithun, he revealed that he had immense respect and reverence forthe veteran actor. I even take advice from him for some scenes. Heis a father figure to me, Akshay revealed.

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After receiving rave reviews for her role in Barfi!, Illeana DCruz isback with her second film Phata Poster Nikla Hero. The actress hasbeen offered quite a few roles ever since but she has been firmly re-fusing some of them due to certain apprehensions. The actress revealsthat she is averse to the idea of wearing a bikini on screen, but that isnot because she is shy of wearing one. Apparently, Ileana feels thatshe is simply does not have the figure to carry off a bikini. I dontthink I have the body for a bikini. I have been fighting with my trainerthat I want a body like Deepika but it may be some time before I amable to achieve that kind of a figure.

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QupdateUICKDeepika Padukone is on a career highafter the phenomenal success of Chen-nai Express. The latest news is that the ac-tress is now heading to Hollywood and hasbeen roped in for the Fast and Furious fran-chise. According to reports, Deepika is all setto make her Hollywood debut oppositeJason Statham, Dwayne Johnson and VinDiesel in the seventh installment of the film.The actress, who is currently shooting forHappy New Year, will be next seen in theTamil film Kochadaiyaan, opposite superstarRajnikanth.

Actress Anushka Sharma will be seen es-saying a double role for the first time inher career in Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Vel-vet. According to reports, one of the rolesthat Anushka plays is that of a jazz singer,while Ranbir Kapoor plays a street fighter inthe film. Bombay Velvet is the first of AnuragKashyaps trilogy on the evolution of the citythrough the 50s to the early 70s and howthe city became a metropolis, set against thebackdrop of love, greed, violence and jazz.The first schedule of the film was shot in July2013 in Sri Lanka.

Karan Johar has finallly zeroed in on Ka-reena Kapoor to play the leading ladyopposite Hrithik Roshan in his next home-pro-duction, Shuddhi. The intense love story to bedirected by Karan Malhotra, will bring to-gether Hrithik and Kareena almost a decadeafter they last shared screen space in MainPrem Ki Deewani Hoon. According to KaranJohar, Kareena is the ideal actress for the in-tense love story based on a reincarnationtheme. The film will go on the floors by theend of this year and will release during Di-wali 2014

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John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan playednegative roles in the first and second in-stallments of Dhoom and now, all eyes areon Aamir Khans performance in a negativeavatar in Dhoom 3, which is also one of themost anticipated films of the year. Report-edly, Aamir is leaving no stone unturned forhis role in the film. Besides following a strictdiet to keep his BMI in check, the actor hashired a British trainer as well. The perfection-ist actor, who is seen shirtless in the poster ofthe film, is said to have used a lot of acro-batic skills to pull off heists. It may be re-called that Aamir had earlier got eight-packabs for his role in Ghajini.

Actress Priyanka Chopra has opted out ofEkta Kapoors Milan Talkies, reportedlydue to differences with her rumored ex-boyfriend, Shahid Kapoor. Ekta Kapoor hashowever cited date problems as the reasonfor Priyanka opting out of the film. Aashiqui2 actress, Shraddha Kapoor has replacedPriyanka in the film. Ekta had earlier re-placed Imran Khan with Shahid Kapoor inthe project due to alleged differences withImran during the promotion of Once Upon aTime in Mumbaai Dobara.

After swinging to the beats of popularsongs like Bachana Ae Haseeno andBadtameez Dil in his earlier films, RanbirKapoor will be shaking a leg in true bhangrastyle in his forthcoming film, Besharam. Ran-bir, who essays the character of a street-smart, fun-loving, Punjabi car mechanic in thefilm, is said to have trained in the vibrantdance form for days, in order to get themovements right. Besharam is set for an Oc-tober 2 release.

Post helping his two brothers Sohail andArbaaz Khan to establish their own pro-duction houses, Salman Khan is now set to of-ficially launch his own production house,Salman Khan Productions with the remake ofSubhash Ghais yesteryear super-hit, Hero.Salman had acquired the remake rights ofthe film a year ago from Subhash Ghai andhad told him about his desire to launch hisown banner with the film. The film, to be di-rected by Nikhil Advani, will be the launchpad for Aditya Pancholis son Sooraj andSuniel Shettys daughter Athiya.

If reports are to be believed, south starRam Charan Teja is likely to be roped in bySalman Khan for his next production. Ram

Charan recently made his Bollywood debutwith the remake of Zanjeer, which did notget the desired response at the box-office.Salman who is currently shooting Atul Agni-hotris Teri and Sajid Nadiadwalas Kick,besides the reality show Bigg Boss 7, is likelyto start the film next year. Ram Charan andSalman bonded big time during the celebritycricket league in 2013

Hrithik Roshans rocking dance moves inhis forthcoming sci-fi flick, Krrish 3, havebecome a hot rage among his fans. The re-cently released 15-second teaser of his newsong from the film, Raghupati Raghav, hasalready become an instant hit online. Thevideo has reportedly got over 4 lakh hits inless than 24 hours of its release. In the video,Hrithik is seen flaunting his formidablephysique while performing on stage to arocking party number. Krrish 3 is scheduledfor a Diwali release this year.

Abhishek Bachchan will be seen playingthe parallel lead with Shah Rukh Khanin Farah Khans Happy New Year. The filmalso marks the coming together of Abhishekand Shah Rukh after a span of seven years.Abhishek and SRK had last worked togetherin Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. They were alsosupposed to come together in Farah Khan'sdirectorial debut, Main Hoon Na, but therole eventually went to Zayed Khan. HappyNew Year is currently being shot in Dubai.

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The critics have been generous in their praise for Sonakshi Sinhas perform-ance in Lootera and Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Dobara (OUATIMD).The latter has failed to generate excitement at the box-office but Sonakshiseems to be unperturbed by the box-office ups and downs. She has had aspate of hits to her credit and is confident that a flop or two will not affecther career. Standing tall, the actress opens up about her four year old jour-ney in the industry, her contemporaries, her co-stars and her films on theanvil, in a conversation with S Bhagat.


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You seem to be in one of the bestphases in your career with filmmakersand co-stars considering you as theirlucky mascot. How does it feel? I wouldnt know whether I am a luckymascot but I am quite happy with the cur-rent phase of my career. I have had noformal training in acting which is why Iam enjoying the process of filmmakingmore than anyone else. I am learningand unlearning a lot of things with eachfilm. I find it exciting to meet new direc-tors and actors with every film. I am notworried about how much a film is makingat the box office. I just want my work tobe appreciated.

Your last release Once Upon A Time InMumbaai Dobara did not get the de-sired response at the box-office? Didyou feel disappointed?There are various factors at play in thesuccess or failure of a film. The actor anddirector are only one part of the wholeprocess, so you cannot hold them solelyresponsible. On my part, I make sure thatI do justice to my role and enjoy thewhole process of filmmaking. I dont getdisappointed if a film does not work atthe box-office.

OUATIMD was also your third filmwith Akshay Kumar. How has yourequation with him grown over theyears?I have immense respect for Akshay. Hewas the first actor with whom I signed afilm after Salman Khans Dabangg. I didnot have much experience in films thenbut both Salman and Akshay went out oftheir way to make me feel comfortable.Akshay and I share a great working re-lationship today.

Your party song in Akshay Kumarsforthcoming film, Boss, has generatedgreat curiosity? Can you tell us some-thing about it?Its a peppy dance club number and isone of the highlights of the film. When

Akshay and director Anthony D'Souzaapproached me for the song, I was morethan eager to do it. Its a song with adifference and we shot for 12 hours ata stretch. I had to work hard and pushmyself to get the steps as perfectly as Icould, but I really enjoyed doing it.

Are you open to doing item numbersin films?I am not averse to dance numbers. I dontlike them being referred to as item songseither. They are differently shot dancenumbers and add to the entertainmentvalue of the film. The people who con-sider them questionable have a differentmindset. I have got dance numbers rightfrom my first film, after which I did asong in Himmatwala and then Joker. TheGovinda song in Oh My God was alsodifferent. As far as I am concerned, I'vealways believed in doing things that Ican sit and watch with my family. I havestuck to that and I will continue to do soin the future.

After having worked with the top mostactors of the industry, are you nowconsciously trying to work with theyounger lot of actors like Ranveer,Imran and Shahid Kapoor, with whomyou will be seen in Rambo Rajkumar? I started my career with Salman Khan onhis recommendation and then I signed afilm opposite Akshay Kumar. I wasthrilled to work with superstars at anearly stage in my career. I got films oneafter the other with all the senior starsand there was no question of refusingany of them. I was fortunate that theyconsidered me good enough to workwith. I am nine films old now and I amglad that I am also getting the opportu-nity to work with actors of my age.

Your earlier films have crossed the Rs100 crore mark. Do you feel the pres-sure of living up to expectations? Being a part of the Rs 100 crore club hascertainly helped my career but it doesnt

Born into a film family, Sonakshi Sinha is the youngestof three children of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinhaand Poonam Sinha. Of her twin older brothers, LuvSinha was always inclined towards acting and madehis debut with Sadiyaan in 2010 and her otherbrother Kush is training to be a director. So it was aforegone conclusion that Sonakshi would make it infilms. However, Sonkashi was disinterested in the pro-fession and opted to study fashion designing at SNDTWomens University. Sonkashis tryst with films beganwhen she designed the costumes for films like MeraDil Leke Dekho in 2005. She then featured as theshow stopper in The Lakme Fashion Week in 2008and 2009.

It was Salman Khan who goaded the young Sonakshito lose weight and give films a try. When ArbaazKhan offered her Dabangg opposite Salman, Son-akshi seriously took to losing weight, which was adifficult task for her. She lost 30 kgs to make it intofilms. Sonakshi had no formal training in acting butthe actress attended some workshops to make herselfcamera friendly before starting out. Dabangg wenton to set a record at the box-office. It was the high-est grossing film of 2010. The actress also went onto win the debutant awards of the year. There wasno looking back for Sonakshi thereafter.

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I have immense respect for Akshay. Hewas the first actor withwhom I signed a filmafter Salman Khans

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pressurize me. Its just that expectationshave risen and I want to rise above thoseexpectations. When I first did Dabangg,I wasnt sure how well I would be ac-cepted by the audiences, but they con-nected to my character in the film verywell. My role in Rowdy Rathore had asimilar impact. I would like to receive thesame encouraging response from audi-ences for every film I do. I have a differ-ent ideology about success.

What is your idea of success? For me success is to be able to wake upin the morning and look forward to work-ing on the sets the next day. I treat workas worship, as I am very passionateabout work. Money is not so importantfor me. My parents can look after me.What I earn is taken care of by mymother. I ask them for money wheneverI feel the need to and that is success forme. Fortunately for me, a majority of myfilms have also worked well at the boxoffice.

You seem to be more comfortable inthe conservative Indian look in most ofthe roles that you have done. Will weever see you in a full-fledged glam-orous role in a film? All of my films have been in the Indianspace. I think thats because people ap-preciated me in the desi avatar in myfirst film and it worked for me. There-after, producers and directors offeredme roles in the more traditional look,knowing that it would suit me. For in-stance, Ajay Devgn often says that I looklike a typical Hindi film heroine of yes-teryears. I dont choose roles based onwhat clothes I will be wearing. If my fanswould like to see me in western wear, Iam equally comfortable in jeans andshirts but I do have certain principles andI believe in going by them. I am not com-fortable in skin shows nor am I open tothe idea of kissing on screen.

Arent you anxious of getting type-cast?At this point in time I am not worried. Ihave never been competitive nor am Ithe contender for the number one posi-tion. I am still exploring roles. My lastfilm, Lootera was different and peopleappreciated my work in it. I have a longway to go.

You said you were not very comfort-able kissing on screen. Was that thereason your mother was there on thesets when you were doing intimatescenes for OUATIMD?My mother wasnt there. My motheroften comes on the sets to give food. Sheis fond of feeding people and loves tocook for others. Everyone on the setsloves her food too. My parents trust meimplicitly and know that I wont do any-thing to offend them or hang their headsdown in shame. They have given meenough freedom to choose the roles thatI want to do.

How do you react to gossip linking youto your co-stars? Sometime back, therewas news that you were seeing Ran-veer Singh? How do your parents reactto it?I dont react at all. I dont feel the needto react unless its necessary. Earlier, Iwould get worried but then I have beenbrought up in a house of actors. Fortu-nately for me, my parents are in thesame industry too, so they know how it is.

Who are your friends in the industry? I have made a lot of friends in the indus-try but they are there only on the sets.Once I am done with my work I am backhome. I dont party as I have a deadline.Even today the latest I can come home isby 1.00 a.m. unless I am shooting. Myfriends are all outside the industry andthey have been with me since my child-hood.

Being a part of the Rs 100 croreclub has certainlyhelped my career

but it doesnt pres-surize me

After the success of Dabangg, Sonakshi was floodedwith offers. Her first release in 2012, Rowdy Rathore,with Akshay Kumar, went on to become a huge box-office hit. That was followed by Shirish Kunders di-rectorial venture, Joker, once again with AkshayKumar, which was a huge box office dud. However,Sonakshi returned with a bang in the same year withSon of Sardar and Dabangg 2, both of which setnew precedents at the box-office. She was also ac-corded by ETC Business Awards, as the highest gross-ing actress of 2012.The actress also went on to do item numbers andcameo appearances in films. Her special song GoGo Govinda with Prabhu Deva in Akshay Kumars OhMy God went on to become one of the top grossersof the year.

Having made her mark with commercial blockbusters,Sonakshi decided to break the mould with her rolein Vikramaditya Motwanes period drama, Lootera,opposite Ranveer Singh. The film not only went onto garner huge critical acclaim, but Sonakshi alsowon many hearts in the role of a Bengali girl in thefilm. Her next, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Do-bara, did not work, but Sonakshi was appreciatedfor her performance in the film. She is currentlyshooting for Prabhu Deva's Rambo Rajkumar oppo-site Shahid Kapoor, Tigmanshu Dhulia's Bullet Rajawith Saif Ali Khan and A. R. Murugadoss' tentativelytitled film Pistol, opposite Akshay Kumar. She has re-cently signed Prabhu Deva's untitled next oppositeAjay Devgn

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My parents trust me implicitly and know that Iwont do anything to offendthem or hang their heads

down in shame

How do you relate to the other heroineson the sets? I share a great rapport with everyone Iwork with. I dont go beyond a point. HenceI have never faced any problems with any-one. I laugh and joke on the sets and that isit. Once I am home I am cut off from every-body. But yes, on the sets I am friendly witheveryone; we discuss a lot of things. I dontget into their personal space nor do theymine. I dont interact with anyone off thesets. I have learnt to be like that from mymother. She has a great relationship witheveryone in the industry.

What have you planned ten years downthe line? I dont know about tomorrow, let alone tenyears down the line. I am aware that I wontlast here forever but it is fine. I have no illu-sions but I dont think I need to worry aboutit at this point. I am enjoying work now andI think I am in the right space of my life. Iwould also love to get married and settledown at some point in life.

What are you looking for in your dreamman?He has to have an amazing sense of humour.His standard of humour has to be on parwith me and my father. He has to be muchtaller than me. I would prefer not to havean actor as my dream man but you neverknow what destiny has in store for you. Iwould also like him to be a sports enthusiastas I play sports and love movies.

I dont like dance numbers being re-ferred to as item songs.They are differently shotdance numbers and add

to the entertainmentvalue of a film

For me work is worship as I am pas-sionate about work.

Money is not so important for me

Shahid Kapoor

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His lm, Phata Poster Nikla Hero, has just been released at the box-office and ShahidKapoor is eager to know about the audience reaction. The response to the lm is evenmore crucial for Shahid, considering that this is the rst time he has attempted a rolein the comedy genre. The actor, who has been lying low on the career front for some

time now, opens up for a frank interview on the lm, his career moves and his chang-ing equation with the industry, besides his personal life.

Usually a hero is seen on the poster of afilm but you are shown coming out of theposter in your latest film. (Smiles) Thats what makes the film and itstitle very special. Also, since my film is re-leasing after a year, the makers must havethought about this brilliant poster idea.Jokes apart, it was not easy tearing throughthe poster. We took three days to perfectthe shot. My pants tore off doing the sceneand my harness got stuck but the poster stillwouldnt tear. It was only after three daysthat I managed to tear it.

This is the first time you have attempteda film in the comedy genre. How was theexperience?I have never enjoyed playing any othercharacter so much. In fact, I was excitedabout the film from the very day when pro-ducer Ramesh Taurani told me about thefilms title. It reminded me of NaseruddinShah and Hero Hiralal. When director RajKumar Santoshi later gave me a two hournarration, we were all laughing our heartsout. In the film, I play the role of a fake copwho wants to become a hero and see hisposters all over the place. The film is alaugh riot from the word go and I had a funtime doing it.

Your pairing with Ileana Dcruz is quitefresh and unusual. How was the equa-tion between the two of you? I had seen Ileana in Barfi! and I quite likedher performance in the film. When I heardthat she had been confirmed to play theleading lady opposite me, I researched onthe kind of films she had done earlier. Ifound out that she had attempted similarfilms in the south, some of which had clickedexcellently with the audiences. A new pairis always a matter of curiosity for the audi-ences and I am sure our pairing will bewell-received.

How was your equation with Raj KumarSantoshi?

I am a big follower of Raj Kumar Santoshisfilms, but in this film he has given an alto-gether new dimension to his sense of com-edy. I remember the first thing that AmitabhBachchan said when I promoted the film onthe KBC show, was that I was lucky to beworking with a director like Raj Kumar San-toshi. He also told me that Raj-ji is a fan-tastic director with a great sense of comedyand he takes good care of all his actors. Iam sure every actor who works with Raj-jiwill say this. His focus is so good that eventhe worst of your performances can turngood. Its my first comic performance and Iam glad its in his film. I have never workedwith a director who has such an amazingsense of humour. The man who has madefilms like Ghayal, Andaz Apna Apna,Damini, Ghatak, Khaki and Ajab Prem KiGazab Kahani, has a tremendous passionfor comedy.

You have suddenly taken to doing onlyone film a year, for the last three years.Is it a deliberate decision? I dont have a body of work that I can af-ford to do just one film a year. I still have along way to go. Ideally, I should have atleast three releases a year, but I wascaught up with Mausam, which took time inthe making. As a result, I could not sparedates for other films and had to refuse sev-eral interesting offers, including the recentlyreleased, Shuddh Desi Romance. I was with-out work for two and half years but I amhappy to be back with a film like PhataPoster Nikla Hero.

What did you do in the intervening pe-riod? I was looking at ways where I could startworking round the clock once again. I wastired of sitting at home and doing nothing.Like the hero in this film, I wanted to see my-self on the posters with a line-up of films.Of course, I was hearing scripts as I was of-fered 17 to 18 films after Mausam butthings simply didnt work out. I wanted to

I remember the rstthing that Amitabh

Bachchan said when Ipromoted the lm onthe KBC show, was

that I was lucky to beworking with a direc-tor like Raj Kumar

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do them but could not goahead due to logistical issues.I was like a horse waiting forthe race but the doors werenot open. Teri Meri Kahaaniwas my last offering.

Do you feel the pressure ofliving up to expectations?How do you react to fail-ures? When I did Kaminey it was adifferent film and I knew peo-ple would either reject me oraccept me on the basis of thepromos itself. I am hoping thatthis film will mark the begin-ning of more promising thingsto come. As such, every film isa pressure. If your film is a hityou have to see to it that youdo still better in your next filmand if your film fails you stillhave to try and do better. Itsan industry rule. You have tomake a comeback every Fri-day.

Do you still feel that you arestruggling to make a mark? I have been struggling to make a mark since my first film. I never hadanyone to guide me. My father has done art house cinema or the so-called parallel films. I had to struggle after my first film. It was a non-star cast film with no big heroine or hero. The biggest star of the filmwas music director Anu Mallik, as the music of the film had done well. Iam still learning from my mistakes and from the films I have been doing.I am climbing one step at a time and still have a long way to go.

Your personal life has always been in the news more than your pro-fessional life? How do you react to such news? An actor cannot get affected by the media perception about his per-sonal life. What can we do! There are so many entertainment pagesdaily that need to be filled up. Gossip and rumours are the hottest top-ics on these pages. These news stories will stop only if there is a checkon the number of entertainment pages in newspapers.

How would you definebrand Shahid Kapoor? It is hard to define this be-cause I have never followedany strategy to build up myown brand. I am happy aboutthe fact that I have a lovingrelationship with my audi-ences, which I do not everwant to lose. Recently, I was ata college event and the re-sponse I got from the youngcrowds was amazing. I havecommitted many mistakes inmy life and I am likely to re-peat them in the future too,but I hope I can evolve abrand identity for myself inthe days ahead.

Tell us about your forthcom-ing films. I have three films this year.After Phata Poster.., there isRambo Rajkumar in which I ampaired with Sonakshi Sinha.The film is directed by PrabhuDeva, who is also a brilliantchoreographer. It was a greatexperience dancing with him.

He broke all the bones in my body! Prabhu Deva is not only a greatdancer but a great director too. I am also doing Vishal Bharadwajsadaptation of Hamlet. Vishal Bharadwaj is known to extract outstandingperformances from his actors.

You have been there in the industry for almost a decade now. Look-ing back how does it feel? It feels great. There was a time when I used to look at posters of filmsand wonder whether I would be able to get my first break. In the lastten years I have done 20 films and I am thankful to the people withwhom I have worked. I belong to a middle class family and used to livein a rented flat, before joining the industry. The going was tough and Iwas skeptical of making it. Right now I am giving interviews but therewas a time when I used to wait for long hours to meet a filmmaker whowould give me my first potential break. So it feels great to achieve allthis in a span of 10 years.

There was a time when I used to look atposters of lms and wonder whether Iwould be able to get my rst break.

ROMETHREE MUST-SEE ANCIENT MONUMENTS

N othing captures the iconic nature of AncientRome quite as effectively as the Colosseum,the massive amphitheatre located near theForum, and the subject of countless calendars,postcards and travel brochures. Now almost 2,000 yearsold, the Colosseum (also Coliseum) was started by Em-peror Vespasian in AD 72 and inaugurated eight yearslater by his son, Emperor Titus. It was built by Jewishslaves whod been brought to Rome after the suppressionof their revolt in Judaea.

With its 80 arched entrances, the Colosseum could hostmore than 50,000 spectators. It contained a velarium, alarge awning that was used to protect spectators fromsevere weather, and a podium where the Emperor andother important people sat. The name of the Colosseummay have been derived from the Colossus of Nero, anearby gilt bronze statue of Emperor Nero.

Gladiatorial battles, in which two men fought to thedeath, were the main attraction at the Colosseum. Glad-iators who were badly wounded were allowed to surren-der their fate to the crowd. However, the Emperor wasthe ultimate judge a thumbs up from him meant thewounded gladiator would live, while a thumbs downsealed his fate.

Colosseum


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Of all the monuments that encapsulate the tension between various Gods andreligions in Ancient Rome, none is as evocative as the Pantheon, located in thePiazza della Rotonda. The first structure was built on this spot between 27and 25 BC by Marcus Agrippa, and was intended to be a Roman temple ofall the Gods. More than a century later (between AD 118 and 125) Emperor Hadrianbuilt a new temple, which is the one that stands today.

The most remarkable architectural features of the Pantheon include the dome, believedto be the widest one of its type in Europe, the large bronze doors (which have been re-cast), the heavyweight walls, which are more than six metres (20 feet) thick, and thetombs of two of Italys monarchs Vittorio Emanuele II, who united Italy in 1870, and hisson, Umberto I. But the feature that gives the Pantheon a surreal, almost otherworldlyquality is the oculus, a characteristic of Byzantine and neoclassical architecture. Watchingshafts of sunlight stream through the oculus on a clear day, its easy to imagine the spellthis temple cast over worshipping Romans in ancient times.

S haped like a mini-Colosseum, this arcaded theatre is, in fact, older than Em-peror Vespasians amphitheatre, although it could host only between 11,000and 20,000 spectators in comparison to the Colosseums 50,000 or more.Begun by Julius Caesar, it was completed by his successor Augustus in aboutAD 13. He named it Teatro di Marcello in honour of his nephew and son-in-law Mar-cellus, who had died in 23 BC, aged only 19.

During the Middle Ages, the theatre was used as a fortress by the rich Savelli family,and in the 16th century, a grand palace was built on the ruins of the original theatrefor the Orsini family. Today, the theatre is a shadow of its former self, but it shouldntbe overlooked owing to its importance as one of Romes oldest ancient monuments

Theatre of Marcellus

Pantheon

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Bollywood reacts to the Mumbai gang-rape

The recent gang-rape of a Mumbai photo-journalist has sent shockwaves all over the city. Subhash K Jha caught up with a section ofBollywood personalities to get their reactions on the incident.

This ghastly incident is a wake-up call for all Mum-baikars who revel in calling our city the safest inIndia. The new rape law has not instilled any fear be-cause of lack of faith in law and order. We need totackle rape at many levels. Theres a deep-rootedmisogyny and sexual assault is being used as an in-strument of control and power so that women are de-nied freedom.

SHABANA AZMI

Until recently, I was always proud ofMumbai. It was vibrant yet safe, buzzingwith activity at all hours, alive and throb-bing with excitement. This news comes asa shocker. I hope the victim will be healedand fine. I felt worse for the fact that sheis a photographer, so she may be con-nected to our film industry. I cant imaginehow painful and traumatic this must be forher and her family. I hope the people whodid it are punished severely, so that thenext potential rapist will stop short in histracks.

JUHI CHAWLA

Is there anything left to be said or done? Haventwomen like me who are supposed to have clout anda voice said it all during the Nirbhaya incident? Weneed to look for remedial solutions to the horrendousatmosphere of uncertainty and fear that women haveto face. It is also time we took some drastic steps to counterthe situation. While fast-track courts and specialcourts are no doubt a solution, they are still a time-consuming process. A better solution is to try offend-ers in crimes against women outside the courts andthen just get rid of them. I am sorry if I sound radicaland too drastic but the time for pleasant pontificationis over. Some of us may think we have a voice because werecelebrities. But how much does that voice really mat-ter? During the Nirbhaya case I spoke to so manypeople in power. Everywhere I was stonewalled by5-year plans. Dont they realise that there will be 500other awful crimes against women in the next fiveyears?

PREITY ZINTA


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The question we should all be asking our-selves is not about Mumbai alone. But isIndia safe for women? Our men needemancipation. Our laws and the convictionfor crimes against women need to becomemuch more stringent and timely. Men whoperpetrate crimes against women shouldbe punished swiftly and severely.

DIYA MIRZA

Mumbai is not safe for women anymore. Sofar I felt that Mumbai was getting unsafe be-cause of the growing number of slums in thecity. But crime against women is on the risefor no given reason. I dont think its safe fora lone woman to travel in Mumbai even bypublic transportation after dark.

RAVEENA TANDON

How does one know that this was the onlyrape incident that happened? There may beso many others that are not reported. So farwe thought it was just Delhi! I feel the day thiscountrys men are educated to respectwomen and stop treating them as mere ob-jects, the rape incidents may come down.

TAPSEE PANNU

It is very disheartening and extremely upset-ting. But why should we restrict our concern toDelhi or Mumbai? All over the country, measuresshould be taken to secure the safety of women.

URMILA MATONDKAR

I am absolutely horrified. I enjoy going out inthe night but now I am scared going out in myown city where I have lived all my life. I neverexpected Mumbai of all the cities to becomea home for such horrific incidents.

AMYRA DASTUR

When I moved to Mumbai from London, I felt proudto announce that I was living in the safest city in theworld. Today the joke is on me. I am ashamed at whatis happening in Mumbai. For an atrocity of this mag-nitude to take place in broad daylight is shocking.Rape occurs in every part of the world, but it seemsmost gruesome in India. What fuels these attacks isthe lack of fear for the law. Mumbai is not what itused to be even five years ago!

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We used to always be proud of being safe in our city. But now its allchanged with the demographics changing and people coming in fromall over. There is no alternative to check the rise in crime against womenother than harsh punishment. This incident should wake up the spirit ofMumbai. We should, in some influential way, punish each one of thecriminals. An incident like this makes me sad and angry no matter whereit happens.

NEHA DHUPIA

We need to tackle rape at many levels.Theres a deep-rooted misogyny and sexualassault is being used as an instrument ofcontrol and power so that women are de-nied freedom-

Shabana Azmi

I cannot believe something like this can happen in my beloved city. Ear-lier, I used to speak proudly of Mumbai being one of the safest cities inthe world for women, no matter where I went. Now after this horrific in-cident I am appalled and disgusted. The biggest culprit is the legal sys-tem. It does not instill fear in the perpetrator. Punishment for rape doesnot even qualify as punishment and the time taken to punish the rapistis laughable. Now when I look back I shudder to think back to all thetimes when I dropped my young hairdresser at the nearest cab at 4 amafter pack-up.

CELINA JAITLEY


Preity Zinta is back in the reckoning

Undeterred by the failure of her last film, Ishkq in Paris, Preity Zinta islooking forward to her next big film, Bhaiyyaji Superhit, in which she has

been paired with Sunny Deol.

After doing acameo with SaifAli Khan in thefilm, Happy Ending, Pre-ity Zinta is back in Mum-bai from the U.S. forgood.

She has resumed shoot-ing in India with NeerajPathaks Bhaiyyaji Su-perhit where in her ownwords, she has adamned interestingrole opposite SunnyDeol. For the first timePreity gets to play abonafide rustic charac-ter. Shes also workinghard to rid herself of thesubtle American twangshe has acquired duringher frequent visits to theUS, where her brotherlives.

Last seen in her home-production Ishkq in Paris,the films failure left Pre-ity disappointed but un-deterred.

Now back in the thick ofthings Preity says, Ivebeen expanding my hori-zons, exploring newareas of work-relatedactivity. That is difficultfor a lot of my col-

leagues in Bollywood tounderstand. For them cin-ema is the sum-total oftheir activity. I didntwant my life to be re-stricted to one vocation.Ive done other things.Now Im back doingwhat I am most comfort-able doing.

Preity has recentlybegun shooting forBhaiyyaji Superhit inUdaipur. She plays acharacter from ruralUttar Pradesh. SunnyDeol plays her husband.The reason why I amdoing this role is becauseI found it very exciting. Ihave never playedsomeone quite like thiswoman. At this junctureof my career when I nolonger need to dependon a film career for mylivelihood, I can afford todo the roles that exciteme.

About the cameo shedid in Saifs film Preitysays, Its not just a song.Its a role with speakinglines. In fact, I still have aportion of it to shoot herein India. I did it for Saif,whos a dear friend.

NEWS EXPRESS


Om Puris heads for

The 100 Foot Journey with Helen Mirren

With due respects to Irrfan Khan, OmPuri remains our most prolific andprominent international import fromIndian cinema. Last week Om secretly flew toThailand to play a judge in another interna-tional project entitled The Traffickers.

The film is directed by British cinematographerLarry Smith. Om was specially requested to doa days work and the films producers would nottake no for an answer.

Says Om, It was a sequence where two young-sters are on trial for drug trafficking. Theywanted me to play the judge. It was just a dayswork and they were very sure that they wantedme for the role. This was the cinematographersfirst film as a director and I didnt want to in-

convenience him. So I decided to go ahead.

Puri insists that he never looks at the length ofa role, as long as he is convinced that the roleis written keeping him in mind. It could be adays work or it could be a full-length role likethe one in my next international project. It shouldbe challenging and it should be meant for me.

At the moment, Puri is all taken up with his full-fledged role in The 100 Foot Journey, in whichhe plays the lead opposite no less than themulti-award winning Dame Helen Mirren. Es-caping the wrath of a marriage gone horriblywrong, the veteran actor is all set to head forthe small French town of Albi for the shoot.

One doesnt know how the distinguished Britishactress feels about working with one of ourown, but we have a lot to be proud of. More-over the film is being directed by the very pro-lific Lasse Hailstorm.

Hailstrom has to his credit such remarkable filmsas The Cider House Rules, An Unfinished Lifeand Safe Haven. He has directed 35 films,most of them very successful. This is not a smallfilm. As for Helen Mirren, she is legendary onthe British stage and in cinema. I am very happyto be working with a co-star who can challengethe best out of me, says Om with pride.

Om sheds light on his part, I play a man whohas lost his wife and property in the Mumbairiots. He leaves the country and lives in Londonfor five years. Then he travels to other parts ofEurope until he finally settles down in a smallFrench town called Albi. Thats where wereshooting the film.

Helen and Om play owners of two rival restau-rants across the road from one another in Albi.Om is excited about playing the role of arestaurateur, Ive been fond of cooking fromthe time I was very young. I make the usualmeals and all kinds of biryanis and kebabs.Trust me, when I was offered the role they didnt

know I could cook. But now I wonder if HelenMirren can cook. If she cant, Id be happy toteach her some Indian dishes.

Says Om, The film gets its title from the 100feet that separate Helens restaurant from mine.We are actually shooting in Albi and I am veryexcited because I will be staying in my ownrented apartment, doing my own cooking dur-ing the shooting. The change of country and cli-mate would do me good.

The 100 Foot Journey is not the first interna-tional film that Om will be shooting while stay-ing in a rented apartment. Whenever Ivedone international films, Ive preferred to livein rented apartments rather than hotels. For thisparticular project, the producers gave me achoice of five apartments. I chose one that wasin the countryside close to the location where wewould be shooting.

Om is very pleased by the teams meticulousapproach. Theyve informed me that my namewould come second in the credit titles afterHelen Mirren. They are trying to get an equallyformidable actress to play the other femalelead. I am happy to be working in a film wheremy co-star is someone whose work I admire. Idont get to do that too often in India.

Looking back, Om feels he has been lucky withhis international projects. Ive played the leadin international films like East Is East, My Son theFanatic and West Is West. And even if Ive notplayed the protagonist in some projects, myscenes have always been with the most impor-tant actors in the film. I had the pleasure andprivilege of working with Ben Kingsley inGandhi, Patrick Swayze in The City Of Joy,Steve Coogan in The Parole Officer, Tom Hanksin Charlie Wilsons War, Jack Nicholson in Wolf,Val Kilmer in The Ghost & The Darkness andnow Helen Mirren in The 100 Foot Journey. Idont know what these great actors feel aboutworking with me. But for me, working with themhas been an honour, privilege and pleasure.

He is among the few Indian actors who is being sought after in international proj-ects for his immense talent and versatility. After playing the lead in internationalfilms like East Is East, My Son The Fanatic and West Is West, Om Puri will now beseen in a full-fledged role with the famed Dame Helen Mirren in The 100 Foot

Journey. Subhash K Jha finds out more.

B BUZZ

Anil Kapoor wants the youth toconnect to his television series

Anil Kapoor is all excited about his forthcoming television series, 24. Theactor, who has already received accolades for his performance in the Hol-lywood series, is making sure that he leaves no stone unturned for the Indianversion. Apart from ensuring that he looks his smartest best in the serial,Kapoor wants to ensure that the show gets the deserved following amongthe youth. For this, he plans to tour the whole country and interact with youngaudiences to convey the essence of the show. I hope that many peoplewatch the serial, especially the youth, says Kapoor.

In this one hour crime thriller, Anil Kapoor plays the role of an anti terroristunit chief named Jai Singh Rathod.

Saif Ali Khan was rather amused when a journalist recently told himthat he had been tagged as a jinx for the new heroines he launchedin his banner. Saif had earlier cast Giselle Monteiro as a parallel leadin Love Aaj Kal, after which he had launched Diana Penty in Cocktail.The girls have not bagged any films thereafter. Says Saif, Some people love to jump to conclusions and tag othersalong. These heroines were cast because their personalities suited therole. Maybe they did not get the right directors like Imtiaz Ali andHomi Adjania to cast them again. When the right role comes alongthe directors will definitely take their call.

Referring to the jinx tag, Saif laughs, Bollywood is a large industry,theres enough work here for everyone. While someone may call mea jinx, some others say that I am plain lucky for them

Saif Ali Khan laughs off the jinx tag

FACE TO FACE



FACE TO FACE

Your latest release Shuddh Desi Romance,deals with the subject of a live-in relationshipin a small town of North India. Dont you thinkthe concept is rather far-fetched? I dont think so. In the film, I hail from a small towncalled Ambala, where live-in relationships are areality. There are so many taboo subjects and sit-uations that are quite normal in real life. I am notsaying live-in relationships should become thenorm. But they do exist. Youngsters are indulgingin it. Gender equations have changed andShuddh Desi Romance reflects that change.

What are your views on live-in relationships?I have no problems about live-in relationships. Forme the most important factor in a relationship isthe person with whom I am in love with. It doesnot matter whether he is short, fat, tall or lean. Hehas to love me just as intensely as I love him. One-sided love is a big no for me. Also, I believe thatthere is very little difference between a live-incouple and a married couple, except for the factthat a married couple can have babies wheneverthey so desire. Everything else is the same.

How comfortable were you doing the cosy andintimate scenes with Sushant Singh Rajput inthe film? I treat a kissing and intimate scene the way I treatany other scene. It's a very clinical process on theset. Your full attention has to be on your expres-sions and body language in a scene when yourdirector is shouting at you and you have to per-form in front of your cast and crew. With Sushant,

I had a good time working with him, as both of usfollow the same work pattern. For me what mat-ters is the quality of work in my films. I have noqualms doing kissing or intimate scenes, when theyare important for the storyline.

You seem to have gone for an image makeoverin the film by going ultra glamorous for therole? Was it a deliberate decision?It is not as if someone was holding a gun to myhead and asking me to get glamorous. I merelywanted to find out how well I could fit into aglamorous image and this film seemed to be idealfor it. I decided that I would end up getting boreddoing the same bindaas roles in film after film.

Is that the reason why you decided not to signtoo many films after Ishaqzaade?Post Ishaqzaade, I became very choosy about myroles and did not sign any films because I did notwant to do similar roles. So I did not sign anythingfor the next eight months. Even my parents startedasking me what I was up to. But I needed the timeas the directors with whom I wanted to work werealso busy. Finally I was offered the films that I waslooking for.

Were you afraid of being typecast? I am very particular that I do not want to be type-cast. One of the reasons why I opted for ShuddhDesi Romance was the fact that the character wascompletely different from the chirpy, aggressivegirl I played in Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl and Ishaqza-ade. Even in my forthcoming film, Hasee Toh

I have noqualms aboutkissing onscreen

After proving her mettle infilms like Ladies Vs Ricky

Bahl and Ishaqzaade, thevivacious Parineeti Choprais back in the news for her

bold and glamourousavatar in her latest film,

Shuddh Desi Romance. In acandid conversation, the ac-tress airs her views on mod-

ern-day romance andlive-in relationships.

PARINEETI CHOPRA

I have no prob-lems about live-in relationships.For me, the mostimportant factorin a relationshipis the personwith whom I amin love with.


Phasee, people will see me in a very differentavatar. On the other hand, Shaad Alis Kill Dil willsee me going all glamourous once again. Then thereis Habib Sir (Faizal)s film with Aditya Roy Kapoor.So I am very happy and comfortable in my ownspace.

So how do you take a call on choosing the rightkind of roles? I would say producer Aditya Chopra and directorManeesh Sharma are my sounding boards. They arethe people who know what suits me the best thoughI am the one who takes the final call. Im proud to sayIve made a place for myself in the industry. Ive juststarted and the roles of substance are coming myway. I want to do as much work as possible.

Are you open to doing item numbers on screen?Why not? If I can perform drunken, kissing scenes andlove-making scenes why not an item number? Its allabout dancing and I love to dance. I think its utterrubbish that item songs commodify women. If somepeople feel that way, then they should not watch filmsthat address the question of sexuality.

Lastly, how do you feel about the constant com-parisons between you and your cousin Priyanka? I do find it irritating at times. Priyanka is senior to meand working in the industry for the last 12 years. Ilook up to her but I concentrate on myself. I want todo a better job than what I did yesterday. This yearour films released on the same day and a lot wasbeing written about it. Sometimes we have a heartylaugh over what is speculated about us.

If I can performdrunken, kissing

scenes and love-making scenes why

not an item num-ber? Its all about

dancing and I loveto dance.

By Subhash K Jha (with inputs fromSrabanti Chakravarthy)

It is not as ifsomeone was

holding a gun onmy head and

asking me to getglamorous.

Glitz & Glamour

Glitz Glamour

Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra were seen posing withcelebrity judges Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and Remo Fernandes,on the eve of the grand finale of the dance reality show, JhalakDikhlaa Jaa 6. The dancing superstar was there with Priyanka, topromote his forthcoming superhero film, Krrish 3. Needless to add,Hrithik stole the thunder from everyone else, as he descended onthe dance floor with Priyanka and performed to the beats ofRaghupati Raghav, a number from the film.

Krrish 3 promotions on the sets of Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa

Priyanka Chopra wasrecently spottedseeking Lord Gane-shas blessings at thesuburban AndheriCha Raja mandal,known to be one ofthe most famousGanesh idols in Mum-bai. The former MissWorld was in asolemn mood as sheoffered prayers tothe Lord and soughthis blessings. PriyankaChopra will next beseen in the superherofilm Krrish 3.

Priyanka Chopra visits Andheri Cha Raja Actress Raveena Tandon teamed up with PETA (People for the EthicalTreatment of Animals) to launch its new dog adoption campaign, "PuppyLove: Adopt, Don't Buy", which urged people to adopt homeless dogsfrom the streets and shelters. Raveena, who has herself adopted fivestray dogs, posed for PETA's ad campaign with two of them

Raveena Tandon launches PETA's dog adoption campaign


Glitz & Glamour

The stunning Shaz-ahnn Padamsee siz-zled on the ramp in asexy black dress atthe autumn collectionof the Label MadameFashion Show. Themodel-actress waslater joined by hercelebrity parents,Alyque Padamseeand Sharon Prab-hakar on the ramp.

Shazahnn Padamseedazzles at Label

Madame Fashion show

Actors Arjun Kapoorand Jacqueline Fer-nandez recently un-veiled the EnchantedValley Carnival2013, a spectacularmusic festival featur-ing hundreds ofartists that is sched-uled to be held atAamby Valley in De-cember. Both Arjunand Jacquelineseemed to be in theirelement and shareda great comfortlevel. Jacqueline wassmartly dressed in aheart print polkadotted silk shirt andburgundy leatherpants, while Arjunwore a white tee,jeans and a brownleather jacket.

Launch of Enchanted Valley Carnival 2013

Actor and filmmakerFarhan Akhtar was re-cently seen at thelaunch of The Light-house Project, an ini-tiative launched bysocial entrepreneur,Trishya Screwvala,daughter of RonnieScrewvala. The proj-ect will team up withcollege students andworking professionalsto serve as mentorsfor children fromunder-resourced com-munities.

Launch of The Lighthouse Project

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RECIPES

Butter Garlic Naan

IngredientsTo be ground into a coarse paste 1/4 cup garlic (lehsun) cloves1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)2 green chillies, finely chopped1 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp sugar

Other Ingredients1 cup plain flour (maida)1/2 tsp fresh yeast, crumbled1/2 tsp sugar1 tbsp oil1/2 tsp saltOil for greasingButter for brushing

Method1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 2 tbsp of luke-

warm water and leave aside for 10 minutes oruntil the yeast begins to ferment.

2. Combine all the ingredients including the groundpaste in a bowl and knead into a soft dough,using enough water until it is smooth and elastic(approx. 5 to 7 minutes).

3. Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keepaside till it doubles in volume (approx.15 to 20minutes).

4. Press the dough lightly to remove the air. 5. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll

out each portion into a 100 mm. (4") diametercircle.

6. Grease a pressure cooker very lightly with oil.Remove the lid from the pressure cooker andheat it upside down over an open flame.

Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 15 minutesMakes 6 naans.

7. Apply a little water on one side of eachnaan and stick the wet side of the naanaround the inside of the pressure cooker.

8. Place the pressure cooker upside downdirectly on the flame and cook till bothsides are golden brown. You can apply3 to 4 naans at a time inside the walls ofthe pressure cooker.

9. Remove the naans brush with butter andserve hot.

A popular leavened bread of exquisite taste cooked in a tandoor. A tandooris a clay oven which is known to have originated in Persia. The tradition car-

ries on even today in modern day Iran and several North Indian homes. Ihave added some pounded mint leaves to the Naan dough to enhance theflavour and appearance of this bread. Instead of using a tandoor, theseNaans have been cooked over gas on the sides of an inverted pressurecooker. You can even make them in a gas tandoor if you have one. The

Naans are also smaller sized so that they can be cooked faster.


RECIPES

Methi MangodiPreparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 15 minutesMakes 6 naans.

Ingredients1 bunch chopped fenugreek (methi)leaves1/2 cup moong dal mangodi, crushed1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder1/2 cup milk1/2 cup curds (dahi), beaten1 tsp sugar4 tbsp oilSalt to taste

Mangodis are sun-dried, grape-sized dumplings made from soaked and ground Moong Dal or sometimes from Urad Dal.Due to scarcity of vegetables, the ingenious Rajasthanis use different forms of pulses to whip up healthy and tasty meals.Mangodis or Moong Dal Badis are often used to rustle up several tasty and mouth-watering recipes. Fenugreek tossed

Mangodis is one such delightful recipe. Serve this subji with hot phulkas and a spicy mango pickle.

Method1. Add salt and teaspoon turmeric

powder to the methi leaves and keepaside for 5 minutes. Squeeze out allthe water and wash the methi leaveswell. Keep aside.

2. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker andadd the cumin seeds.

3. When the seeds crackle, add the gin-ger-green chilli paste and stir for afew seconds.

4. Add the mangodi and saut for 2 to 3minutes.

5. Add the methi and saut for 5 to 7 min-utes over a slow flame.

6. Add the coriander powder, milk, curds,sugar, teaspoon of turmeric pow-der, salt and cup of water andbring to a boil while stirring continu-ously.

7. Pressure cook for 1 to 2 whistles or untilthe mangodis are soft and cooked.

8. Serve hot.

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Ranveer Singhs last film Lootera managed to garner critical acclaim,but the film did not manage to set the box office on fire. Howeverthe actor has no regrets and is now looking forward to his next release,Ram Leela. Ranveer is confident that it will make up for his last film.At the recent first look launch of the film, Ranveer and Deepika gavethe picture of being more than just co-stars, with the way they weregetting cozy and whispering into each others ears. The first look itselfshowed some intensely passionate scenes between the two. Ranveersmiles when you mention this to him, Well, its a great movie and mychemistry in the film with Deepika is fantastic. We look wonderful andeven director Sanjay Leela Bhansali vouches for that. Thats all I cansay at the moment. Ram Leela is a love story set in the picturesquelocales of Gujarat and is set for release on November 15.

Ranveer is excitedabout Ram Leela

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A friend in need is a friend indeed. His entry into films and his successstory hasnt changed Varun Dhawans attitude towards his friends. Theactor continues to go out of his way for his friends, despite his busyschedule. Besides shooting for his fathers film, Main Tera Hero andpreparing for his next film, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Varun is alsoworking on another project these days.

Sources close to the actor reveal that Varun puts on his dancing shoesafter pack-up and rehearses all night long for his upcoming friendswedding. Apparently, he has chosen songs from his first hit Student OfThe Year to be performed at the wedding. Varun confirms, Yes in-deed, I am dancing at his wedding and am very excited. We haveall been practicing every night for hours together and have absolutelyno time to relax as I am also busy shooting in the day. But its goingto be fun and hes my best friend. I cant let him down.

Varun Dhawansgesture for hisbest friend

STRAIGHT TALK

It is time welooked atwomen withrespect anddignity

In a candid interview withSubhash K Jha, the ever

charismatic Bachchan talksabout the new season ofKBC, his latest film Satya-

graha and his views on thecurrent social scenes and

the increasing atrocitiesagainst women

AMITABH BACHCHAN

I am neither an icon nor a role model. I am simply a very proud citizen of my country



STRAIGHT TALK

The new season of KBC has begun with abang. How are you enjoying it? Thats right. KBC has begun on a great newnote. The format is the same -questions areasked and correct answers are being re-warded, but there are some very interestingcosmetic changes. The set is a stunningly newproduct, the winning amount has gone up to Rs7 crores, the lifelines have been increased to5, of which 4 can be used in a novel interestingmanner. The participants are definitely enjoy-ing it.

Bollywood is currently going through a veryprogressive phase, with some innovativestories and ideas. Which films have im-pressed you in recent times?I agree that Indian cinema is going through acatharsis, opening up to experimentation andfresh talent. Films like Paan Singh Tomar, VickyDonor, Kahaani, Gangs of Wasseypur, Lootera,Ranjhaana, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, D-Day,Madras Caf and others, have been impressivein recent times. Along with this, is the re-emer-gence of popular cinema, creating revenue fig-ures that were unheard of earlier. What awonderful period we are all witnessing. All thiscan be attributed to a maturing audience.

Talking of your latest film Satyagraha, it ad-dresses the need to clean our society of cor-ruption. How far do you think cinema can bea tool of social reform?Cinema is a powerful medium, it makes pow-erful impressions. Indian Cinema has alwaysconformed to the practice of delivering poeticjustice within three hours, which is the time spanof the film. In our films, the wrong is invariablypunished, evil is destroyed and culprits arebrought to book. A film is the vision of its makerand if it also manages to create awareness, itis welcome and laudable. Whether a particu-lar film is made with the sole intent of bringingsocial reform, is a question that needs to be putto the maker. There are many colleagues whohave very strong beliefs on the content they as-sociate themselves with, and pursue their ac-tivism through the films or art forms theyproduce or are a part of. They are brave andI applaud them. I am not so brave and do notpossess such strong activist sensibilities.

In your earlier interviews you have statedthat you are averse to the idea of getting intopolitics once again. Would you ever have achange of heart? I will not ever change my stance about politics.However, I shall not shy away from serving thecountry in any other way it wishes me to.

An imposter recently posted a fake videowhich showed you endorsing a recommen-dation for Narendra Modi as a prime minis-terial candidate. How do you fight suchduplicity?As public figures, one must be prepared for

such occurrences. Once you understand that, itis a matter of either rebuking it or taking ap-propriate action. In this particular matter, it wasthe infringement of copyright and its misuse. Iam not concerned about the reason or the pur-pose but I am against the manner of thedefamatory misuse of such social media.

What are your views on the safety of womenin this country? Do you feel that post theNirbhaya case in Delhi and now the Mumbaigang-rape incident, laws pertaining to vio-lence against women need to get more strin-gent?The spontaneous public response on the streetsof Delhi and in other parts of the country didcause the system to take note of and provideimmediate action on the unfortunate Nirbhayaincident. Similarly the police were quick to ap-prehend the culprits in the recent Mumbai case.Severe punishment is no doubt a deterrent butthe legal system has its own procedural com-pulsions. But the question is whether all this canprovide the much required safety for womenin our country. This is only possible when thereis change in society.

How do you think this can be brought about?I think it is very important to inculcate moralsand principles in youngsters from a very earlyage. It is also important to look at women withrespect and dignity. Women are half thestrength of a nation, they cannot be lookedupon as mere objects of desire, and this is whatthe polity needs to be educated on. Educatethe woman in a home and the entire family getseducated. Religion has given the female thehonour of a Devi (Goddess) in many powerfulforms. It is time people understood that philos-ophy and conducted themselves accordingly.

There is an orthodox school of thought thatadvises women to exercise caution whiletravelling in public places?Putting restrictions of any kind on women is notthe solution. The women in our country need tobe free of such apprehensions. They must havethe confidence to move around without fear ofany danger. The system shall always have itslimitations, the police cannot be everywhereand the law shall take its course. It is the peoplewho need to change their mind set. Societyneeds to take on the responsibility of the pro-tector in such heinous crimes.

As an icon and a role model how importantis it for you to maintain a decorous, uprightand infallible image in public? I am neither an icon nor a role model. I am sim-ply a very proud citizen of my country andshall always endeavour to remain decorousand upright. I cannot say I am infallible, for weare all human and succumb to faults. But, iffaulted, I shall follow what the constitution andthe law of the land directs me to.

FASHION

IT IS IMPORTANT

TO WEARYOUR

DESIGNEROUTFITSWITH AN

ATTITUDEKarisma Kapoor



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is all about being classicand chic. I am very particular about the wayI dress up because your personality is also re-flected by your attire and the way you carryyourself.

If you are notcomfor table

about what you are wearing, it shows on yourface and your gait. It is important that youwear your designer outfits with an attitudeand that is entirely up to the person whowears them. If you do not have the attitude,youd rather not wear outfits that you are notcut out for.

I think it was inthe 70s and 80s.

Those were the days when everyone was highon fashion and new fashion statements were

being made. My mother used to give me valu-able tips and I inculcated them in my day-to-day life. Today we have a lot of designers,unlike that period, who are experimentingwith new styles.

It is a pair ofblue denims and

white shirt. It can sum up for any occasion andis the most comfortable outfit. I can even livein blue jeans.

I alwaysmake it a point to have black dresses in mywardrobe for last minute parties. When I amflummoxed and dont know what to wear, myblack dress is of great help. I also keep alovely white sari handy for a special occasion.I think these are the two most essential outfitsin the cupboard.

One outfitthat I will

never agree to wear is a lycra dress or any-thing in lycra. Its a simple no-no. Its the mosthideous faux pas in fashion.

They are Au-drey Hepburn and the evergreen GayatriDevi. They are classic and elegant no one canmatch up to them. From the younger genera-tion I like Jennifer Aniston, Princess Rania ofJordan and Victoria Beckham.

I believe thatthe lesser ac-

cessories you wear, the better you can carryyourself. It is important not to overdo things.If you are wearing a neck piece, then youshould avoid chunky earrings or a glitzy belt.On the other hand, a simple stylish watch canwork wonders for your outfit.

I am a Gaployalist when

it comes to international designers brands. InIndia, I am all for Manish Malhotra. Hes thebest designer we have today, though I do notdeny that all young Indian designers are tal-ented.

STYLE FOR ME

STYLE SHOULD NOT BE AT THE COST OF COMFORT

AN OUTFIT THAT IS AMUST IN MY WARDROBE

I AM MOST UNCOMFORTABLEWEARING

MY FAVOURITE STYLE ICONS

I AM NOT TOO MUCH OF ANACCESSORY PERSON

MY FAVOURITE BRAND ANDDESIGNERS

MY PERSONAL STYLE ANDHOW I DEVELOPED IT

MY FAVOURITE PARTY WEAR

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With her gorgeous looks, her ever-increasing popularity and her re-cent spate of successes, Deepika Padukone has no doubt become theenvy of all her contemporaries in B-town. But one actress who has beenkeeping a close tab on Deepikas career is Katrina Kaif. Apparently,Katrina simply cannot get over her obsession with her current beausex-girlfriend. Sources reveal that Katrina is trying her level best toscore over Deepika by getting a better deal in endorsements, filmsand roles. The source adds that Kat is determined to grab all thebrands coming Deepikas way by offering a lower price. The latest inthe game of one-upmanship is that Katrina has roped in her arch rivalsmake-up artist, Mira Parmar for all her films including Dhoom 3 andBang Bang. Reportedly Mira first impressed Katrina Kaif when shedressed her up for her sisters recent London wedding. This source re-veals that Katrina has now approached Mira to work for her exclu-sively. Now we will have to see what Mira has to say about this. Mirais being wooed by a lot of heroines in the industry ever since Deepikahas had a successful run in the industry but it is Katrina who has beenpursuing her aggressively.

Katrina keeps tabs onDeepika

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1. Full Name Krishna Sharma

2. Hobbies / passions? Passionate about my work; hobbies includereading, music and travelling

3. What is your success mantra? Mans success is in his own hands so dontlook for excuses

4. Who or what is your inspiration?Live life for the moment Zingadi Namile dobara..

5. Your most memorable moment:The day when my wife Shyama agreed to bemy life-long companion

6. How important is it to fail before you suc-ceed. I strongly believe in the proverb, Learningfrom success is important but learning fromfailure is vital to succeeding.

7. Name three important things in your lifeyou cant live without:My family, friends and my work

8. What do you value most in life? Don't cry because it is over. Smile because ithappened.

9.Favourite movie & starPyaasa, Kagaz Ke Phool; actor Gurudutt

10. Favourite foodVada pav and dal-rice

11.Favourite holiday destination (short &long)Taupo; any Pacic Island

12. Favourite restaurantDelhi Darbar, Mumbai

13. Favourite sport & playerCricket; Sachin Tendulkar

14. What do you love or admire in NewZealand?Cultural diversity, humanity and lifestyle

15. What outdoor activities do you like /how do you relax?Meditation, cooking or watching movies andpartying with friends over weekends or justsleeping and relaxing!

16. The craziest things youve ever doneI would say it was when 14 of my best friendscelebrated my graduation on a pitch darkmidnight dancing without our clothes atMurud Janjeera beach (165 kms from Mum-

bai in Raigad district, Maharashtra) afterwhich we later drove our cars in reverse gearfor almost 3 km!

17. You wouldnt be caught dead:Getting geared up to do sky diving or bungyjumping

18. If your house was on re and you couldonly grab three things what would they be?Me, my wife and my son

19. What do you think is the secret to agood life?Some people dream of great accomplish-ments, while others stay awake and do them

20.Name one achievement that you areproud ofUndoubtedly being able to learn from mymistakes-there is no better way to get expe-rience than from your own mistakes.`


I believe inliving for themoment

The Interim Joint CEO and Director ofBusiness Development - Pacic MediaNetwork as also a Strategic Consultantwith Radio Tarana, Krishna Sharma is asuccessful marketing professional withover 21 years of media marketing andsales experience, of which the last 10

years have been in NZ media companies.

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