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The perils of being Parineeti
Parineeti Chopra is a super talented actor who didnt have
a release for the last two years. Her last release was Kill
Dill (2014), a Sholay-obsessed comedy thriller that didnt
quite click with the audience. On the personal front too, her
romance with director Maneesh Sharma has kind of run out of
steam though shes working in Meri Pyari Bindu produced by
him. In this rom com co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana, shes
reportedly playing an aspiring singer. She has sung a song in
the film as well, emulating her cousin Priyanka Chopra, who
did it last year in the family drama Dil Dhadakne Do. Priyanka
has released singles internationally before that, so we were
kind of expecting a transition into playback too.
Its a bitch to be related to someone famous in showbiz
because youd always be unfairly compared to that person.
Priyanka, what with prestigious international projects like
Quantico and Baywatch in her kitty, is currently going places
while Parineetis career looks like it has reached a plateau.
To her credit, Parineeti has always held Priyanka as an
inspirational figure and hasnt let the envy show. She was
criticised for having a tad too generous curves and has literally
worked her ass off to get into shape just look at our cover,
specially shot in Goa to see what we mean. She isnt size zero
by any means its a wrong ideal to aim for in any case. The
fact remains that the screen remains an unforgiving mistress
and shows you off in bad light if you fall below celluloid
standards. Parineeti has learnt that now.
She has also learnt not to let depression get to her and
remains her perky self. Shes always been a natural in front of
the camera and has been admired for a certain earthiness she
brings to the characters she portrays. And films like Hasee
Toh Phasee, where she played a girl suffering from severe
psychological issues, and Shuddh Desi Romance, where she
was a girl with an uninhibited approach to sex and towards
relationships are proof enough that she isnt interested in mere
arm-candy roles. Actresses are coming of age in cinema today.
They are getting better paychecks and bigger, meatier roles
are being written for them. Its good to stand firm and demand
more break the glass ceiling, push the envelope further. Shes
always done that and we hope minor setbacks dont become a
deterrent to her realising her full potential.
Read on for some straight from the heart answers and some
hot, haute photos of the reinvented Parineeti
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TO SIR,
WITH LOVE
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
was showered with much
love and affection by his
favourite stars Aishwarya
Rai Bachchan and Ranveer
Singh at a party hosted
to celebrate his National
Award. SLB was blushing
red by the end of the
evening.
SRK and SLB bond pg 07

Sid-Alia goes strong pg 08
Varun goes solo pg 10
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MASALA FIX
Rumours&More
BLOW HOT
BLOW COLD
Recently, Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande were in the

news for their six-year-old relationship hitting a rough patch. There was
talk about incompatibility and Sushant not being able to give time
to his ladylove. A few years ago too, Sushants alleged proximity with
Parineeti Chopra had supposedly driven a wedge in the romance. Of
course, that story died an unceremonious death. This time, however,
things just got worse. There were whispers that
they had split. Insiders
revealed that Sushants
closeness to his
Raabta co-star Kriti
Sanon, given the time
they spent together
preparing for their
film, was the reason.
Just when everyone
was going nudge
nudge wink wink,
Ankita expressed
her shock at talks
of a breakup. So
did Sushant. She
emphatically stated
that she trusted
Sushant implicitly
and there was no
question of a split.
So for now all seems
hunky dory with the
duo. Cheers!
SHRADDHA KAPOOR
AND FARHAN AKHTAR
ARE REPORTEDLY
SEEING A LOT OF
EACH OTHER. ARE
THEY THE NEW BFFS?
WATCH THIS SPACE
FOR MORE...
SRK AND SLB

BONDED OVER
A DRINK
Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali gave
us the unforgettable Devdas way back in 2002.
The good news is that the two might collaborate
once again. Insiders say that after winding up at
an award function in Dubai recently, SRK invited
SLB to his room for a drink. They were together till
the wee hours reminiscing about Devdas. It seems,
the superstar even suggested that he and the director
should work together again. Fingers crossed!
Meanwhile
SLB hosted a party recently to celebrate his National

Award. The whos who of the industry attended the
bash to congratulate SLB. Ranveer Singh was naturally
there too. But he left early due to hectic work schedule.
Guess who stayed back? Yes Shah Rukh Khan. Devdas
songs echoed through the night. And naturally, SRK killed
the dance floor with his unfailing energy.
MASALA FIX
PARINEETI AND
MANEESH GET
TOGETHER
Parineeti Chopras and Maneesh
Sharmas on-off relationship
continues to make news. The actress
and the director are back together
again. But this time were talking
about a film. We hear that Maneesh
will be directing the actress,
who has added oodles
of glamour to her
now svelte persona.
Interestingly,
Parineeti Chopra
will be producing the
project.
MAHESH MANJREKAR WILL DIRECT

A FILM FOR SALMAN KHAN PRODUCTIONS
SUGGESTS THE GRAPEVINE. APPARENTLY,
HES BEEN ASKED TO WRITE THE FILM
KEEPING SOORAJ PANCHOLI IN MIND
SID-ALIA
GOING STRONG
Sylistas: Sisters Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan sure
make the act of coming out of the airport look like a runway walk.
They make casual look classy with their oomph and grace. We like
AbRam - the superstar!

We all know how popular Shah
Rukh Khan is amongst women.
But theres someone whos giving
him tough competition. His lil son
AbRam. Apparently, the cute toddler
is a big hit amongst the B-town
women. All of them dote on him and
often request SRK to get him on the
set. Of all the actresses, Parineeti
Chopra is the one totally obsessed
with AbRam. Shed visit the sets of
Fan to spend time with the tiny tot.
And the days he wasnt around,
shed request SRK to send for him.
There are talks of Sidharth Malhotra and

Alia Bhatt doing another film for Dharma
Productions. The news of Sid-Alia starring in
an Aashiqui franchise is also doing the
rounds. Good going for this pair,
which is also rumoured to be in a
steady relationship. Meanwhile,
Alia and Varun Dhawan will
soon start work on their next,
a spin off on Humpty
Sharma Ki Dulhania. The
film will be helmed by
Shashank Khaitan
who also directed
Humpty... Also,
industry observers
were left baffled as
to why Varun and Alia
refused the remake
of Mani Ratnams
popular film, Ok
Kanmani which is now
being made as Ok Jaanu
with Shraddha Kapoor
and Aditya Roy Kapur.
MASALA FIX
SRK-Anushka
team up for
Imtiaz Ali
Shah Rukh Khan and Imtiaz Ali have
come together for a film. And they
have also locked Anushka Sharma
for it. She is currently shooting with
Salman Khan for Sultan. This will
be Anushkas third film with the
superstar after her debut
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and
Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
ANUSHKA SHARMAS BANNER

IS READY WITH THEIR NEXT
FILM PHILLAURI IN WHICH SHE
IS APPARENTLY PLAYING A
CHUDAIL A WITCH! ANSHAY
LAL, TARUN MANSUKHANIS
ASSISTANT ON DOSTANA, WILL
BE HELMING THE PROJECT
NAME GAME
The sequel to Bang Bang starring Sidharth Malhotra and

Jacqueline Fernandez was titled Bang Bang Reloaded. But since
the film has nothing to do with the Hrithik Roshan-Katrina Kaif
starrer, it will also get a new name.
AANAND L RAI PATCHES UP

WITH SAMEER
Two hot to handle: Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif set the dais on fire
when they appeared together for a promotional event. Dont they look
like the cutest besties on earth?
Its believed that producer

Aanand L Rai and director
Sameer Sharma couldnt see
eye to eye during the filming
of Manmarziyaan, starring
Ayushmann Khurrana and
Bhumi Pednekar. After almost
a months schedule, Aanand
apparently showed Sameer the
door. Thankfully, things have
now cooled down between the
two. Recently, Sameer was seen
visiting Aanands office. We wish
them the best.
MASALA FIX
OOPS!
So everyone at Dharma
Productions was amused when a
website conjectured that Deepika
Padukone and Fawad Khan were
doing a film for the banner. The
website even put up funky posters
of the two. It all looked convincing
except that it isnt true. As of now,
Dharma has no plans of a film
with the pair. But we agree, they
do make a good pair.
Glory boys: Fawad Khan and Sidharth Malhotra sure made Shakun Batras day when they hoisted him up
in the air in as they were celebrating the success of their film Kapoor & Sons. Oh boy!
VARUN
GOES SOLO
KAT EATS
THE CREAM
We already told you that Tarun
Mansukhani will finally don
the directors hat post Dostana.
Salman Khans banner has roped
him in to direct the film. We hear,
Katrina Kaif has been signed for
this project. The role was initially
offered to Priyanka Chopra and
Deepika Padukone but both
cited date problems.
Varun Dhawan has decided

that he will no longer be part
of two-hero films. So far his
films, Student Of The Year,
Dilwale and the upcoming
Dishoom are two-hero
projects. Even in Badlapur,
ABCD 2 and Humpty Sharma
Ki Dulhania, there was a
strong presence of supporting
actors. But now, Varun wants
to shoulder the film all by
himself. Dishoom will be the
last film where hell share
screen space with co-actor
John Abraham.
AFTER GARNERING ACCOLADES FOR HIS

STUPENDOUS PERFORMANCE IN KAPOOR & SONS,
FAWAD KHAN WILL FLY BACK TO PAKISTAN TO
START SHOOTING FOR ALBELA RAHI, A BIOPIC ON
THE LEGENDARY PAKISTANI SINGER, ALAMGIR
MASALA FIX
AHAAN SHETTY,
SUNEIL SHETTYS
SON AND ATHIYA
SHETTYS BROTHER,
IS GEARING UP
FOR HIS ACTING
DEBUT. HE IS
BEING TRAINED
AT WORKSHOPS
UNDER CASTING
DIRECTOR, MUKESH
CHHABRA
Bhatt naturally: Varun Dhawan was shooting with Alia Bhatt at a studio. Mahesh Bhatt
came to meet his daughter and bumped into Varun and showered him with much affection,
much to the young stars happiness.
Bips and
Karan to tie
the knot?
Apparently, lovebirds Bipasha

Basu and Karan Singh Grover are
rumoured to tie the knot in April.
The two found love on the set of
Alone, their first film together.
Ever since, the two have been
spotted together at restaurants,
films and even taking exotic
vacations. They have been candid
about their relationship, even
posting their pictures on social
networking sites. Now theyre
planning to take their relationship
to the next level by getting
married. We wish them luck!
KARAN GIVES KAYOZE

IRANI A BREAK, AGAIN
Karan Johar was the one to give a break to
Boman Iranis son, Kayoze in his popular flick,
Student Of The Year. And now we hear that he
is giving him another break this time as a
director. Kayoze will direct a film for Dharma
Productions. Karan has okayed the story.
Kayoze is now busy writing the script.
Tame it down
A popular superstar was not so happy
watching a young star make a legendary
actor uncomfortable with his gimmicks
at an award function. He didnt express
his displeasure at that moment. But later
he reprimanded the youngster for fooling
around with a veteran, someone with whom
even seniors never cross the line.
movies on the block, set-talk,

talent-buzz, hotties to watch out for
Shreya Chaudhry
GEEK
TO CHIC
She may be a self-proclaimed Math

geek but Shreya Chaudhry doesnt
need a reason to break into songand-dance. Shooting a commercial
with Abhishek Kapoor made this
Advertising and Communications
graduate realise her love for
showbiz. And soon she kickstarted
her modelling career. With an all
pervasive love for the camera, she
naturally feels the pull of the arclights. Currently, shes gearing up
for her big break through workshops
in acting. The Mumbai girl counts
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Deepika
Padukone as her inspirations and
believes playing a character like
Geet from Jab We Met would be a
dream role for her. Curling up with
a good book or movie and a nice
cuppa is something that sets her
imagination soaring as well.
Exclusive stills from

Sarabjit pg 14
On the set of Bengali
film, Praktan pg 16
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SARABJIT
Release Date:
Banner:
Producer:
May 20, 2016
Legend Studios Pvt. Ltd, T-Series,

Pooja Entertainment and Films Ltd
Vashu Bhagnani, Bhushan Kumar, Sandeep Singh, Omung

Kumar, Deepshikha Deshmukh and Krishan Kumar
Director:
Music:
Cast:
Omung Kumar
Amaal Malik, Shail-Pritesh
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda,

Richa Chadha, Darshan Kumar
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Bar bar dekho: Randeep and Darshan Kumar
Passion talk: Randeep and Richa Chadha
Trouble alert: Aishwarya
The Plot
This is the real-life story

of Sarbjit Singh (Randeep
Hooda) whose destiny was
penned by two sparring
nations India and
Pakistan. Sarabjit was a
farmer who strayed into
Pakistan. There he was
convicted of terrorism and
spying by a Pakistani court.
Incarcerated for 23 years,
his was a long struggle.
His solace was his sister,
Dalbir Kaur (Aishwarya Rai
Bachchan). She knocked on
every door, crashed every
government bastion to
bring her brother home.
And Sarabjit was brought
back but in a coffin.
Vanity fair: Aishwarya

Rai Bachchan and
Randeep Hooda
Media attention: Darshan, Aishwarya and Richa
Pain and gory:

Randeep
ON THE SET
Kolkata
Calling
Raghuvendra Singh visits the set of the Bengali
film Praktan in the City Of Joy, Kolkata
DIRECTORS: Nandita Roy

and Shiboprosad Mukherjee
PRODUCERS: Atanu
Raychaudhuri, Probhat Roy,
Ardor Entertainments and
Gautam Mukherjee
CAST: Prosenjit Chatterjee,
Rituparna Sengupta,
Soumitra Chatterjee, Sabitri
Chatterjee, Aparajita Adhya,
Manali Dey
LOCATION: NT1 Studio,
Tollygunge, Kolkata
RELEASE DATE:
May 27, 2016
Selfie time: Surojit Chatterjee takes a selfie with Anupam Roy,

Soumitra Chatterjee, Manali Dey, Aparajita Adhya, Avipsa Basak,
Sabitri Chatterjee, Anindya Chatterjee and Upal Sengupta
STORY:
Reality check: Shiboprosad Mukherjee explains a scene

to Aparajita Adhya, Rituparna Sengupta and Prosenjit
Chatterjee while Nandita Roy looks on
Sudipa (Rituparna
Sengupta), a career
woman in her 30s and
Malini (Aparajita Adhya),
a homemaker with a fiveyear-old daughter (Avipsa
Basak) become friendly on
a train journey between
Mumbai and Kolkata.
Malini bombards Sudipa

with stories about her
husband and family even
as Sudipa feels upset
as her past is scarred
by a failed marriage.
But somewhere, certain
revelations get Sudipa
interested in Malinis
stories
Director's cut:
Nandita, Rituparna,
Sabitri, Shiboprosad
and Soumitra take
a break
Lost in
the crowd:
Prosenjit,
Rituparna,
Aparajita and
Avipsa during
a scene
Perfect frame:
Sabitri Chatterjee
and Soumitra
Chatterjee rehearse
their scene
Awwdorable: Rituparna,
Avipsa and Aparajita
share a light moment
while filming a scene
The magic that Prosenjit and Ive

created as a pair hasnt been created
by any other pair so far. We are two
pillars of the Bengal film industry,
we cannot appear in a random film.
- Rituparna Sengupta
It has to be special
SCENE AND HEARD:
Half of the film is set

in the train and half of
it is in flashback. We
see veteran Soumitra
Chatterjee passionately
singing a song for Sabitri
Chatterjee. Her reaction
is a beatific smile that
lights up the set. The next
part of the scene involves
Prosenjit Chatterjee
serenading Aparajita.
While hes engrossed in
that, his ex Rituparna
looks longingly at him.
The directors, Nandita
Roy and Shiboprosad
Mukherjee, call for a tea
break. Everyone has their
fill of samosas, chai and
misti doi. Actor Jisshu Sen
Gupta visits the sets to
meet Soumitra. He wants
to invite the veteran to
a charity event. Soumitra
declines, citing his
poor health and Jisshu
politely leaves.
The next is a farewell
scene shot on the station
set. Prosenjit hugs his
wife but his eyes are on
his ex and an unspoken
communication takes
place between them. The
junior artistes in the scene
fail to give their cues on
time. A retake ensues.
directors Nandita and
Shibu okay the shot only
after they are satisfied. As
the next shot is readied,
a horde of junior artistes
surround Prosenjit. He
knows most of them by
name and inquires about
their well-being. Prosenjit
and Rituparna are coming
together in Praktan after

14 years. Says Prosenjit,
We used to do hardcore
mainstream cinema
together. During this
interval Ritu has grown
as an actress. I too have
done many experimental
films. This subject was
interesting to both of us.
Rituparna reiterates, The
magic that we have created
as a pair hasnt been
created by any other pair
so far. As two pillars of the
Bengal film industry, we
cannot appear in a random
film. It has to be special; it
has to have immense value
for us both.
The director duo has
learnt to divide their
duties. While Shibu
handles the actors,
Nandita looks after the
technical aspects. Being
an actor himself, Shibu
understands their psyche
and communicates easily
with them, explains
Nandita. Its a matter of
pride for them to work
with legends like Soumitra
and Sabitri. Says Shibu,
Soumitrada happened
to tell me, Im not going
to say anything in a
comedy scene because
I know Sabitri will take
away the scene. As an
actor Soumitrada looks
up to Sabitridi. Her comic
timing is unparalleled.
Well, with such a
matchless cast, Praktan,
which means ex in
Bengali, will seemingly
enjoy a good fate at the
n
box-office.
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siren
In summer, youll see me
in a pool. Summer means
I should be on a beach, do
scuba diving anything in
water. And Im also the kind
of person who likes to sit on
a balcony when there is fresh
breeze blowing and read a
book. Im not someone who
feels hot all the time. So I
dont need to be in an airconditioned room. Im happy
if its just breezy.
- Excerpts from the cover
story with the svelte
Parineeti Chopra where
she gives tips on living it
up in scorching climes
COMPILED BY: KINNARI RATHOD
PHOTOGRAPH: FARROKH CHOTHIA
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What to do with your locks this summer
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Cool blue make-up hacks
resort wear designers Shivan and Naresh guide you to the beach
summer essential survival kit
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surviving the heat- b-town stars reveal their tricks

PHOTOGRAPH: ERRIKOS ANDREOU / FEMINA
DEU: CREATIVE MANAGAMENT
Lace-up bralette by
David Koma
pretty
pantoneS
Create a summer wardrobe
with these candy colours
Sheer panel pumps

by Chloe Gosselin
SONAM
KAPOOR
wallet
ChainKenzo
from
Cut-out dress by Jay Ahr
MALAIKA
ARORA KHAN
Watch by Ted Baker
Pleated shorts by
Jonathan Cohen
Pastels are oh so forgiving

- Gaye Adams
Colour authority Pantone

declared soft blue Serenity
and blush pink Rose Quartz
as the top colours for 2016.
The message is loud and clear:
Chill Out. Dont just go for
poppy colours this summer,
rather opt for soothing hues
in your wardrobe. Silk works
fabulously with these two tones.
Chic accessories are also an
easy way to incorporate these
colours and flaunt your sugary
sweetness.
PRIYANKA
CHOPRA
tribal fever
Embrace the wild wild West and

unleash the whimsical boho in
you as all things tribal are hot,
hot, hot right now! Luxe safari
accents, sexy animal prints and
vibrant tribal patterns have ruled
the runways. And even if a safari
isnt on your summer plan, this
exotic trend deserves to be! Go
boho-chic like Kareena Kapoor
Khan or spruce up a simple
tee with a bold, tribal-inspired
necklace like Athiya Shetty.
Fashion goes on a safari this

season. Let your summer
choices follow suit...
Wedges by Steve
Madden
Necklace
from Vice
& Vanity
print
matters
ATHIYA
SH
ET
TY
Jewellery, bags, shoes...take your

pick and add some tribal accent for
an instant style upgrade.
KAREENA
KAPOOR KHAN
Stripe
tease!
Earn your stripes this

summer. Our B-town
stars show you how...
TAMANNAAH
BHATIA
Theyre a classic, theyre all-time,

theyre super versatile. And this
season, you can rely on stripes to
add zing to your wardrobe! From
graphic stripes to bold coloured
ones, from chopped lines to
chevron ones. Your summer motto
might as well be Stripe is Right!
KANGANA RANAUT
Necklace from
Amrapali
Handbag by
Valentino
Garavani
white side
story
ATHIYA
SHETTY
Colours may come and go but nothing reigns

supreme like good ol white
You know summer is here when you
spot celebs in white. White has shed
its virginal tag. This Spring Summer,
tinseltown divas show you how to pull
off this versatile hue. Alia Bhatt and
Jacqueline Fernandez carry Victorian
style dresses with ease, the former adds
a pop of color via her pumps. Sonam
Kapoor gives us a lesson in lady boss
glamour in her pantsuit. Katrina Kaif
flaunts her perfectly toned midriff
in a crop top and ruffled skirt while
Athiya Shettys sheer checkered dress
highlights her statuesque frame.
ALIA
BHATT
Necklace by
Tory Burch
SONAM
KAPOOR
KATRINA
KAIF
Fringed sandals
by Pierre Hardy
Handbag from Chlo
Women think of all colours except the absence of colour.

I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty
is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.-Coco Chanel
JACQUELINE
FERNANDEZ
The
arm
charm
SON
AKSHI SINHA
Necklace by
Oscar de la
Renta
Shoulders are this seasons

go-to erogenous zone.
Flaunt em with sass...
Baring your shoulders is a sure-fire
way to grab attention but with
breezy nonchalance. From luxurious
fabrics and romantic ruffles to lattice
necklines and gilded finishes, there
are many ways to embrace this
beautiful bohemian trend. So simply
sprinkle in a few cold shoulder pieces
to invigorate your summer look.
PARINEETI
CHOPRA
PRIYANKA
CHOPRA
ATHIYA
SHETTY
no rocket
science
And theyre back! But did
florals ever leave? Guess not!
KANGANA
RANAUT
ADITI
RAO
HYDARI
Summers love affair with all

things floral is at its bloom yet
again. From international red
carpets to chill out movie date
nights, cutsey dresses to quirky
pant-suits Bollywood divas
have crushed over them yes
again this summer of 16. This
is one trend that cuts accross
generations and continents.
ALIA
BHATT
patch-up
plan
Crop top
from GCDS
Max out your patch potential

with the cool trend...
Sneakers from
Converse
Mini skirt
by Au Jour
Le Jour
fun n
frolic
Butterfly
jeans by
Valentino
Backpack from
Love Moschino
Finally, a catwalk trend thats easy
to replicate! The retro trend of
adding patches to your outfit is
back with a bang. And summer is
the perfect time to spruce up blank
outfits with patches. Take cues
from Jacqueline Fernandez and
wear this peppy trend like a street
style pro or flaunt it in a summer
appropriate mini skirt, crop top,
dress or bag. Basically, you can
just go all patch with everything!
The trick is to keep the rest of
your outfit fairly basic and let your
statement piece take centrestage.
Dress from
Giamba
Cant find an eclectic piece? Worry not! Just pick any

item from your wardrobe and snazz it up with some
patches and badges for an uber-cool look.
JACQUELINE
FERNANDEZ
hair
raising
tales
Ace hairstylist Marianna
Mukuchyan gives you
tips to style your tresses
this summer
ANUSHKA
SHARMA
HAIR ACCESSORIES
Flowers, feathers, hairbands... Girls

should experiment more with hair
accessories especially now, where
there are plenty to choose from in
the market. They lend a summery
look and can be worn with long or
short hair.
BRAIDS
from Fayon
Flower
ALI
BH
AT
SONAKSHI
SINHA
Hair wrap by Charming Charlie
QU
R
HI
Head chain
by Charming
Charlie
all
glitz
HUMA
ES
I love braids! They give a playful

and soft look, especially when
they are kept messy with loose
strands. Theyve been reinvented
in multiple ways in the past
years. They can be worn at the
red carpet appearances with
updos for a classy look or as
single small braids between
hair left loose for a boho
festival look.
Serums and similar

products prevent
hair from going friz
zy and dry. Try
shorter haircuts for
summer.
It
le
nd
s
bo
u
nce to the crop.
Motif hair band
Invisible oil
from Bumble
and Bumble
HALF BUN
My absolute favourite hairstyle for

2016! You can braid the crown
hair before it gets into a bun/
topknot to make it look interesting
and leave the rest of the hair wavy
and playful. It looks stylish and is
convenient because though your
hair is half open, no strands fall on
your face. The best part is that you
get a little bit of both looks in one,
loose and tight up hair.
Hairspray by
Victorias
Secret
Dry
Shampoo
from Amika
MESSY BUN
This is the best way to look

stylish when youre having a bad
hair day or are in humid hot air.
Messy buns can be worn low
or high or on the side... with
some lose strands or baby hair
touching the face and making it
look effortlessly pretty.
SONAM
KAPOOR
Air Sexy Waver

from Chi
WET HAIR LOOK
Wet hair is sexy. It can be back

combed back or left loose with
strands. To maintain a wet hair
look use hair oil. If you try to
achieve that look with water, your
hair will dry after a while and you
will lose the effect. Oil will not only
help maintain the look, it also
nourishes the hair.
KAREENA
KAPOOR
KHAN
Wave Spray
from Ouai
Brown hair powder

from Bumble and
Bumble
BEACH WAVES
ATH
IYA SHETTY
PARINEETI
CHOPRA
An all-time favourite summer look.

If you dont have naturally wavy
hair, then use a thick hair curler
and take big sections of hair and
curl them in opposite directions
per section (one section curl in,
next section curl out). Try to leave
the root and the ends out of the
curler. Just curl the middle part of
your hair to get the natural look.
Run your fingers through your
hair to loosen up the curls. Use
texturising sprays or dry shampoo
to get the next day beach look.
DEEPIKA
PADUKONE
A woman who cuts her hair is about to

change her life - Coco Chanel
Summer glow
Lip Polish
by MAC
Lipstick from
Yves Saint
Laurent
Ditch the age old kajal and the contour

kit. We tell you how to look hot
in this heat
LIDS TO HEAVEN
SONAKSHI
SINHA
Blue eyes are hands down

the biggest make-up trend
this season. Make-up artistes
across the globe have found
a zillion ways to tint the lids
with this divine colour. And
not far behind are the tropical
eyes. So pick your favourite
bright colours and create a
masterpiece out of em.
Liquid Lipstick
by Anastasia
Beverly Hills
DOUBLE THE FUN
Go all 90s and matchy

matchy. Priyanka Chopra
shows how as she adds a
sleek flick of green shimmers
matching the green strap in
her peek-a-boo dress.
Liquid
Highlighter
from Benefit
Cosmetics
SHINE ON
Brightening Brick
by Bobbi Brown
Illuminated make-up gradually

threw away contouring and
emerged triumphant. Tea
stained eyes (another big
trend) like that of Kareena
Kapoor Khan or an uber clean
look like Alia Bhatts comes
out ideal.
KAREEN
KA
PO
OR
KHAN
A
LI
Illuminated skin, shimmer across eyes,

cheeks and lips is the most prominent
beauty look. Globally, soft strobing is the
definite beauty statement of 2016.
- Daniel Bauer, celebrity make-up artist
BHATT
Eyeliner from
Sephora
PRIYANKA
CHOPRA
Peek-a-boo
times two
SHIVAN AND
NARRESH
Pear-shaped, hourglass, athletic or

simply straight Shivan and Narresh
stoke the sexy in every woman with their
exotic swimwear, writes Kinnari Rathod
You guys are the numero
uno in B-towns fashion
scenario in swimwear.
Whats the magic?
We are passionate about
art. It continues to inspire
us. Swimwear allows us
to amalgamate art and
fashion. Its exciting to
interpret an illustration
and watch it come alive
on the runway and into
peoples wardrobes.The
process of translating art
into fashion keeps our
adrenaline going.
What is a major trend for
resort wear this year?
This year the Holiday &
Honeymoon wardrobes
will see the return of
the glamorous 80s with
surreal prints and a colour
palette of blue, terracotta,
pink and electric green.
The emphasis is on
textural details such as
leather and fringes. Resort
wear will see the return
of the summer dress in
a printed voluminous
version. Swimwear will go
more daring with cut-outs.
Whats your take on

the Indian woman and
swimwear?
Indian women probably
have the most suited body
type for swimwear. The
curves are at all the right
places and they beautifully
accentuate the beauty of
a swimsuit, whether its a
one-piece maillot, a twopiece bikini or a daring
trikini (one piece with cut
outs on the waist). Back in
Indian women have the most suited body type for swimwear.
The curves accentuate the beauty of a swimsuit, whether its
a one-piece maillot, a two-piece bikini or a daring trikini!
2010, when we first started

our brand, the industry
was non-existent.
Women didnt have access
to brands for this category,
unless they travelled
abroad. Coming to 2016,
Indian women have now
become aware of their
unique body-type and its
nuances while shopping
for swimwear. Also,
theyre more confident in
embracing this category.
The demand has been
spurred majorly by the
growing population of
Indians holidaying and
honeymooning on beach or
resort destinations. They
want to make the right
choices for dressing. Also,
the growing number of
destination weddings has
seen a rise in the demand
for this category.
What went behind the
execution of the novel
Bikini Saree?
The bikini saree has been
a landmark creation for
the brand. It comes from
the idea of a modernistic
bathing suit while catering
to the needs of the Indian
societal setup. It can be
draped in 10 different
ways and has gained
tremendous popularity
ever since its invention.
Its perfect for the lounging
holiday goers by the beach
or a pool. And draping it
over the shoulder makes
it incredibly glamourous.
The resort saree can be
worn anywhere from
the beach and the bar to
destination weddings. This
is an iconic invention by
the brand. The range of
versatility caused by the
Bikini Saree can be seen in
the wardrobes of the young
body-con honeymooners to
45-50 year-old-women who
are body conscious.
Please elaborate on the type of

swimwear for different body types
Pear Shape
Pear-shaped women are torso heavy.
The idea is to shift the focus to
long legs and beautiful shoulders,
highlighting either of the two.
Anything from a diagonal cut maillot
to a one shoulder or a boat neck
is recommended. They must give
prominence to the collarbones apart
from opting for higher cuts at the
hip, which make the legs look long
and slender. Also, colour blocking
with high contrast colours would suit
this body type.
SONAM
KAPOOR
Straight
KATRINA
KAIF
Women with a
straight body type
should select
necklines that help to
accentuate the bust
and create curves.
Halter bandeaus and
triangular bikinis work
the best for them. A
trikini would also be
a great option as it
gives an illusion of a
lean and curvy figure.
Moreover, cut-outs in
the midriff help the
eye to presume a
slender waist.
ATHIYA
SHETTY
Curvy/Hourglass
Athletic
Any silhouette
would work for
them. From a
quintessential maillot
to a two-piece swimsuit,
they can experiment with
different styles and cuts. Most
Indian body types fit into this
category. This is best suited for
a swimsuit. They can pick a bikini
to emphasise their waistline, or
a halter to underline the bust.
You could even go in for a highwaisted bottom and bralet as
the roaring 60s are back. If
youre heavier on the bust,
avoid bandeau tops.
Women with an athletic

frame should choose
bikinis or trikinis. Usually
blessed with strong and
broad shoulders they
have a parallel body type,
hence the idea is to give
an illusion of a thinner
waistline. Trikinis would
be the best option for
them. They should avoid
halters and bandeau
styles as they make the
shoulders look broader.
One-shoulder or twin
shoulder maillots would
be most appropriate.
DEEPIKA
PADUKONE
BOYS WITH SWAG
A perfectly fitting trunk tops

the list, toss it in your bag now!
Tank tops and shorts follow.
Ditch the flip flops if you feel
like and opt for a classy pair of
loafers. Team up your look with
reflectors and a fedora. And boys
too, avoid sunburn and keep a
sunscreen as top priority.
Bikini from Dolce

& Gabbana
Must
haves for
beach bums
So, youre heading to the
sea to get that sexy tan.
We prep your vanity
kit to help you
burn the beach
VARUN
DHAWAN
Tank top by
Alexandre
Plokhov
hit
like
Maxi by
Marios Schwab
Sunglasses
from Dior
HIPPIE KINDA GAL
Stock up your kit to the brim

with a crme de la crme bikini
from your collection, accessories
to go with it and a pair of trendy
sunnies. And when you want
to chill, pack a flowy dress or
denim shorts, tank tops and flip
flops to team up. Dont dare
forget the sunscreen!
Sunglasses from
Cutler & Gross
Denim shorts from Dsquared2
our
picks
Sunscreen by
Jack Black
JACQUELINE
FERNANDEZ
Hat by Yohji
Yamamoto
Loafers from Car Shoe
Shorts from
Baja East
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wardrobe picks,
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and beauty tricks
favourite drinks ari Rathod spills
inn
for summer... K of the stars
the secrets
PRIYANKA CHOPRA
Though shes in snowy Montreal

filming Quantico, Priyanka tells us that
during sunny days she leans towards
anything linen. She says a hot pair of
denim shorts are a must in every girls
summer wardrobe. When asked how
she likes to unwind she laughs and
says, I work! If I do get any time off,
I hang out at the beach, swim a little,
read a book and catch a few zzzzz. Her
summer advice would be, Drink lots
of coconut water or have lemonade or
chaas. Cleanse, moisturise and apply
ample of sunscreen for the face and
body with the right SPF protection.
NARGIS FAKHRI
Shes a nature lover, hands

down. And a hot bikini makes
for the most important wardrobe
essential for her. When it comes to
preserving her beauty in summer,
Nargis Fakhri says, Any sunscreen,
hydrating bombs, a good facial
wash are musts. Her ideal
summer would be going back
to Greece to meet her friends.
Visiting islands, eating good food,
chilling on the beach is what
I love. Getting a tan, listening to
good music, attending day clubs
are other fun activities, she says.
Water with lemon and Sangria is
her favourite drink.
VARUN DHAWAN
Varun Dhawan says his

must-have summer essential
are boxers. With a body as
hot as his, is it any surprise?
The actor relies on his trusted
face wash and a chilled glass
of nimbu pani to refresh in
the scorching weather. After
a long day of shooting, I love
to unwind in the pool, a night
time dip is always nice.
SONAM KAPOOR
Mojito is Sonam Kapoors favourite

summer drink. The sartorial queen
picks a white cotton shirt and
Kolhapuri chappals as her summer
essentials. The glowing complexion
is maintained by keeping the skin
hydrated and using a face and
body scrub. I cant do without a
sunscreen! I love swimming and
summer means wearing as little
as possible, she says.
SIDHARTH MALHOTRA
Sidharth loves bringing out his sunglass

collection in the summers to go with his
outfits. A tip from the hunk, Ditch the
socks this summer and pick up ballet
socks. Thats in right now. He reveals the
secret to his flawless complexion is healthy
eating and a clean lifestyle. A water baby
like his good friend Alia, Sidharth likes
to dip in the pool. When asked about his
favourite summer memory, he says, Mom
would serve Roohafza sherbet. We would
spend our summers in Shimla.
RANVEER SINGH
Top picks for the summer, for fashion

sensation, Ranveer Singh, would be a sheer
white tee, a sleeveless tank top, a pair of
breathable runners, broad shorts and a nice
pair of sunnies. Like a true blue cool lad, his
skincare regime is fuss-free and minimal.
I drink a lot of water and the skin takes
care of itself. The actor says he loves
to chill in the pool
and beats the
summer heat with a
revitalising glass
of nimbu pani.
ALIA BHATT
FAWAD KHAN
What does this hottie do

when the weather gets
scorching? In summers,
I like to stay indoors in an
air-conditioned room after
a nice cold bath. And
while linen shirts make
for his summer wardrobe
staples, namkeen lassi
cools him off.
Alias got the snazziest style game for

summers. Shes all about loose pants
and boho outfits. She suggests pairing
a white kurta and kurta pants as the
perfect ensemble. Summer for her is
also all about colours. A bold, bright
lipstick completes her breezy look. For
cooling down, Alia suggests adding
chia seeds to your juice or water. When
asked how she unwinds she says,
I work, work, work! And then I sleep at
home in the AC. But Im a total water
baby; beaches always make me happy.
AND
SA
IF
IN
SA
LA
AM
NAM
ASTE
Beach
PREITY
COMBERS
KAR
EE
NA
KAP
SAIF ALI KHAN AND

PREITY ZINTA IN SALAAM
NAMASTE
In the world of Yash
Raj Films, love
makes everything
possible - even
getting married
on the beach and
later celebrating
the moment
in swimwear.
And we're not
complaining. Saif
Ali Khan and Preity
Zinta gave a new
definition to sexy.
Alia Bhatt in
Shaandaar
Aishwarya
Rai Bachchan
in Dhoom 2
Alia Bhatt in a candy pink swimsuit is what

Barbie dreams are made of. This dream
sequence in Shaandaar became the talking
point of the film. Alia in a strapless bikini
made us look beyond her bubbly vibe.
Deepika Padukone in Cocktail
AN
Hot, hot, hot!

Aishwarya Rai
Bachchan flaunting
her toned and tawny
figure in those mini
skirts and tank tops
in Dhoom 2 had our
hearts thumping.
SH
AISHWARYA RAI IN
DHOOM 2
Who can forget Ursula Andress coming out of the

waters in that white bikini in Dr No? We might not
have Bond babes in our films but our divas and
divos dont lack the hots to set the sand scorching.
Remember Parveen Babi running in a bikini in Yeh
Nazdeekiyan or Bipasha Basu emerging nymph like
from the rolling ocean waves in Jism? Salman Khan
started a trend when he grooved bare chested on
the beach to Oh oh jaane jaana in Jab Pyaar Kiya
Toh Darna Kya and John Abraham made the nation
fall in love with boxer trunks when he sashayed
around in them on Miami beach in Dostana. We list
down those hot moments on the shore that can be
blamed for global warming and a few which just
plain fizzled out and should never have occurred
ALIA BHATT IN SHAANDAAR
OOR IN T
A
Bradley Fernandes picks the best and the worst

beach moments in our films. Take a look
KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN

IN TASHAN
Tashan is primarily
remembered for
the scene when
Kareena Kapoor
Khan emerges out of
the water in a lime
green bikini. She
frenetically shed the
pounds to earn the
million dollar 'size
zero' look!
DEEPIKA PADUKONE
IN COCKTAIL
A blink and miss

scene remains
etched in audience
memory. Deepika
Padukone in a red
bikini, sun kissed
and sensuous
was like lava on the
shore.
Sharmilla Tagore in
An Evening In Paris
Parveen Babi in Yeh Nazdeekiyan
Zeenat Aman in Qurbaani
Zeenat Aman and Amitabh
Bachchan in Pukar
Urmila Matondkar in Rangeela
Salman Khan in Pyaar Kiya
Toh Darna Kya
BLAST FROM
THE PAST
They had the boxers
in knots and lungis
in loops. Each time
our femme fatales
have stepped on the
beach they have made
headlines!
SEX ON THE BEACH

Thanks to the Bhatts, sex has only got more adventurous
and brazen. While John Abraham and Bipasha Basu
making love in Jism is enough to burn up the bay and
the beach, Mallika Sherawats and Emraan Hashmis wild
abandon in Murder made sex an outdoorsy affair.
AW
AT
IN
EM
MALLIKA SHE
R
JOH
N ABRAH
AM
AN
The film transformed

the beach into a runway.
While John left little to the
imagination in those yellow
trunks, Priyanka Chopras
golden bikini grabbed
headlines and magazine
covers. And how can we
forget Shilpa Shettys
opening song that got us
bouncing.
AND
DE
As for Salman Khan

going bare chested
well that poses a
law and order
threat each
time.
PRIYANKA CHOPRA, JOHN ABRAHAM

AND SHILPA SHETTY IN DOSTANA
AN
MI
UR
Right from Sharmila

Tagore to Urmila
Matondkar... these
temptresses have had
millions in their web.
H
AS
BIP
ASHA BAS
U
I
JI
SM
EPIC FAIL WHEN THINGS WENT AWRY
While white did wonders for Zeenat Aman and Mandakini, Minissha Lamba failed
miserably in Kidnap. Tusshar Kapoor did try to pull off a John Abraham in KSKHH but
couldnt duplicate the macho overkill. And speaking about Esha Deols bikini shot in
Dhoom... well it left the audiences disappointed.
Esha Deol in Dhoom Tusshar Kapoor in Kya Super Kool Hai Hum Minisha Lamba in Kidnap
COVER STORY
summer
of cool
Parineeti Chopra talks about how to get a perfect body this summer.
Anuradha Choudhary tracks the secret of the superfit actress
Every once in a while comes a time in an actors life when he or she finds themselves at the crossroads.
When it seems like it could be make or break for them. When you have no choice but to change
your trajectory or perish. A year and half ago, Parineeti Chopra deiceded she couldnt continue the way she was
anymore. Her talent, of course, was never in doubt. But her weight became a talking point.
Could she afford to carry those extra kilos when her contemporaries were flaunting well-sculpted bodies?
She couldnt. So she dropped off the radar to work on herself. Today the transformation is complete.
Shes shed those extra kilos. Shes toned up and raring to go. I didnt like the way I was, she claims. I had to do this
for myself. I still have a few months to go for my ideal body. But Im happy. Were on the Morjim beach in Goa, soaking
up the sun. Its our summer special. What better place than Goa for it. The camera drools all over her.
She exults in the attention. A wispy curl blows off her face, the breeze has been making overtures all day. Far away
the sun gently kisses the ocean. And Parineeti exclaims, Ive never felt more confident of my body than now!
She poses for the camera with verve anew. Its the look of a woman in love with herself. Back in Mumbai, were sitting
in a tony eatery. Weve placed our order. And the attention turns to the actress. Shes sans make-up
and glowing like a 1000-watt bulb. Her fitness regime clearly doing wonders.
Food and fitness are favourite topics with her, so I begin by asking...
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and Bungalow 8
Youve changed so much

physically how do you
feel about yourself now?
I feel more confident of
myself. I feel like a 27-year
old now. Earlier, I was
always trying to hide my
body. I felt insecure about
what I wore and how I
looked. Id be like I cant
wear sleeveless outfits.
A young girl shouldnt
have to think about all
this. Youth is all about
fitness. (Laughs)You are
any way going to be unfit
in your old age. Youth
is about experimenting
with your looks. Youve
got to have stamina; you
should be able to work for
long hours. I wasnt able
to do anything. I would
feel sleepy all the time. Id
have no stamina; a fourfive hour shoot would
tire me out. I was always
conscious about camera
angles. I was conscious
about how I would be
photographed.
And today?
Now when I wake up

in the morning I am
sharp, Im alert. Im able
to communicate better
because I am not thinking
about anything else. Im
not like Oh I have to hide
this part of my body.
Thats why I did the Built
That Way campaign. It
was all about the attitude.
I could have easily done
a lingerie or a sexy
glamorous shoot and been
like heres my new body.
But I wanted to inspire
people to just become
their fittest self whatever
size that is. It doesnt
matter. Ive seen dancers
who are big but theyre so
flexible and fit. Whereas,
Ive seen the skinniest of
people fainting. I was like
whatever is my
fittest version I want to

reach there.
The campaign backfired

a bit because people
said Oh now shes
following the herd
mentality to fit in
It was understandable
that it would happen
because I debuted with an
overweight character.
I carried that forward
to the next few films.
So people had accepted
me in that form. The
problem was they didnt
understand why Id lost
the weight. They thought
that Id lost weight
because some producer or
director had told me Now
please become skinny.
Which was not the case!
Ive wanted to lose weight
for the past 10 years. Ive
been overweight for 10
years. I was in the midst
of losing weight when
I became an actor. And
then I became so busy that
I didnt work on myself.
Last year, when I started
doing up my house I was
like okay this is the time
I can work on myself.
I had six months, I wasnt
shooting. So I could diet,
exercise, experiment
whatever.
What was the kind of

feedback you received?
I guess, Ive received

more positive reviews
that negative from that
shoot. Ive had pregnant
women, older women,
girls, boys randomly
coming up to me and
saying Ive changed their
lives. Yesterday, I went
for a meeting at Taj Lands
End and the manager said,
You know maam that
photo shoot of yours has
changed my sisters life.
She used to be sick all
people who reacted

negatively to my
campaign changed
their minds. They
realised that shes
not doing it just
to show bones.
Shes doing it for
a reason. Earlier,
they were judging
me only by how
I looked. They didnt
know that I was
feeling really bad
about myself. that
I was feeling
unhealthy and tired
all the time
the time and now shes
become healthy and fit.
She has your pictures as
her wall paper. These
are the people I actually
wanted to inspire because
I am a typically fat-to-fit
story. I wanted people to
believe if she can do it,
so can we. Not to become
skinny, mind you. But
to be fit. I know I can
run five miles right now.
Those people who reacted
negatively changed their
mind. They realised that
shes not doing it just to
show bones. Shes doing it
for a reason. Earlier
they were judging me only
by how I looked. They
didnt know that
I was feeling really
bad. That I was feeling

unhealthy and tired all
the time. I would sleep
so much. So while I was
looking all cute, they
didnt know that my skin
was not glowing, my
hair was falling. I was an
unhealthy person.
You went to this spa

VivaMayr in Austria,
didnt you?
Its not a spa. Its a

medical clinic where you
can get yourself tested for
allergies and intolerances.
But the real work is yours.
You have to eat right and
work out. Theres no other
way to be fit.
What did the experience

at the clinic teach you?
It taught me a lot about

myself, about my body
and the ways I could lead
a healthy life. The right
way to eat, how many
meals a day, everything
You think this is a body

obsessed generation?
Hmmm I guess the film

industry is a bit image
obsessed and thats fair.
Because there are those 1015 chosen people who are
in the movies. Even when
I watch my favourite
actors, I love it when
theyre looking their best.
And if theyre not I dont
feel inspired by them.
So its fair that these
10-15 people who are
representing our industry,
should look their best. It
helps. Would you like a
heroine running in slow
motion looking unfit? It
doesnt gell. Tomorrow, if
I do a film that requires me
to be unfit right now
I wouldnt consider it, its
a scary thought but if Im
required to I would do it.
Like Tom Hanks changes
ONE WORD THAT DESCRIBES SUMMER

BEST ACCORDING TO YOU?
Cool clothes. For me summer means that

I can wear shorts and girly clothes and be
comfortable. I dont have to wear woollens.
Thats why I love Mumbai because the
weather is always the same.
HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR

SKIN IN SUMMER?
I drink lots of water. And actually just keep it

clean. I dont smoke or drink alcohol. I dont
have habits that would affect my system
inside. I eat clean food. I dont eat too much
of non-vegetarian food. I also sleep well. Its
important to sleep well. I go to bed early and
wake up early. Ive always been like this.
HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR

HAIR IN SUMMER?
My hair was getting spoilt because of the

products I was using for the shoots and
because of the heat. So, Ive started oiling my
hair. The days, Im not shooting, I immediately
oil my hair because its the only thing that
nourishes it. Ive never oiled my hair all my life
but now I do.
WHATS YOUR BEAUTY MANTRA

DURING SUMMER?
I dont use a lot of chemicals on my body.

The only thing I use is a shower gel. I try
and wash my make-up off with just water
or a moisturizing lotion. My beauty mantra
would be keep it water based, use minimal
chemicals.
HOW DO YOU UNWIND IN SUMMER?
Youll see me in a pool. For me, summer

means I should be on a beach, scuba diving
anything in water. And Im also the kind of
person who likes to sit on a balcony where
there is a fresh breeze blowing and read
a book. Im not someone who feels hot all
the time. So I dont need to be in an airconditioned room. Im happy if its just breezy.
Im actually quite low maintenance.
A CHILDHOOD SUMMER MEMORY
My grandparents used to stay in Nairobi,

so Id visit Kenya every summer. And from
Kenya wed go to exotic places like Sicily or
Mauritius, Mombasa and other islands around
us. So all my summer memories are of being
in the pool, in the water or on a safari. My
grandfather was amazing. He wanted to give
us the best life. He used to fly us down so we
saw half the world before we were 15.
his physical appearance for

every role. If youre doing
Mr & Mrs Smith you cant
expect Angelina Jolie to be
unfit. It just doesnt go.
What is your take on body

shaming?
It exists. I have
experienced it when
I was overweight. Body
shaming works both ways
for overweight people and
underweight people. Some
actresses have been called
anorexic just because
theyre thin. But you dont
know why someone is a
certain weight. They could
have a medical issue. How
can you body shame them?
But the most important
thing is how the person
whos being body shamed
reacts. Some people
I know are comfortable
with the way they look.
In my first interview
with Filmfare, Id said
nobody likes a fat actress
because actresses are
supposed to look beautiful
and fit. And people
thought that I was trying
to be rebellious and be
like main aisi hi hoon.
But I didnt want to be
fat. Its just that I was too
busy working on four
films back to back. I had
no time for myself. When
people would ask me, Are
you one of those actresses
whos comfortable the way
she is? Id say no. I know
I can look better and I want
to. So I never reacted to
body shamming because
I used to agree with them.
Its taken me a year to lose
this much weight. Im sure
its going to take six more
months to reach where
I want to.
How do you maintain

yourself now?
The mirror is my
vivamayr is not
a spa. Its a medical
clinic where you
can get yourself
tested for
allergies and
intolerances. But
the real work is
yours. You have
to eat right and
work out
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inspiration. When I look at

myself in the mirror, I am
like okay I want to keep
this. I tell myself Ive eaten
everything I wanted to. I
know it tastes great but I
dont need it now. Again if
I feel like eating something,
I do. I never deprive
myself. And if Ive eaten
something I shouldnt then
I know how to balance it
out in the next few days.
The first few months when
I started out were tough.
I was like, Kuch nahi ho
raha. Why am I going to
the gym? Why am I not
eating what I want to eat?
Why am I killing myself?
I would work out for two
hours and I wouldnt see
any difference. You dont
see results for a while.
After two months
I hadnt lost even a kilo.
Then you wake up one day
and you feel different and
youre like its working.
The body gets into
momentum, slowly you
start feeling the difference.
You just have to keep at
it. Earlier, Id suddenly
go on crash diets and say
Ill lose weight in 10 days.
But it never happened.
The body needs little bit of
time. I remember I used to
do suryanamaskar in the
beginning. It was tough.
Then one day I did 15 at
once without thinking.
I could feel the difference.
Do you get midnight

cravings?
Yes. And then I want

pizza or thick parathas
and dal. I am a food
person, not a dessert
person. I crave bread,
peanut butter. But I cant
have these things. So
I just drink something and
go to sleep. If you really
want to eat something at
midnight, then just drink
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The mirror is my
inspiration. When
I look at myself in the
mirror, I am like okay
I want to keep this.
I tell myself Ive eaten
everything I wanted
to. I know it tastes
great but I dont
need it now. Again
if I feel like eating
something, I do.
I never deprive myself
something. Like a green
tea or a soup. There is
always soup in my fridge.
It satisfies your craving
and youve not done
any harm. But midnight
cravings dont happen
anymore. Your body stops
craving stuff on its own.
Like, Id see pictures of
Nutella sandwiches and
Id want it. Now I look at
it and Im like Arrgh,
I cant have it. Your mind
switches off.
How does it feel when

people call you hot now?
It definitely feels good

because being hot was
never associated with me.
I was always cute like
awww shes so sweet.
And I would be like
I want to be hot! Now
everyone looks at me in a
different way. Like I didnt
know you could wear this.
I didnt know you could
look like this. Different
ways of complimenting,
I guess. And compliments
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people would ask me

are you one of those
actresses whos
comfortable the way
she is. I would be like
no. I know I can look
better and I want to.
So I never reacted
to body shamming
because I used to
agree with them
are welcome. Its taken me
a long time to come here.
Do you feel that fitness/

physical appearance has
become more important
than talent out here?
Noooooo. No not at all.

Talent is everything. If
someone only looks good
or looks fit but doesnt
know to act, I dont think
it helps them. Most of
the people who are at the
top and have been here
for years. Even some of
the new ones whove
really cut through, are the
ones whove shown their
talent. I genuinely cant
remember people who just
look good and have been
successful. I was never
known for my looks but
Ive managed four years
because I could perform.
What makes a woman

beautiful?
Her personality and her

laugh. I get attracted
to people who laugh
wholeheartedly. I like
women who are not stuck
up, whore animated and
chilled out
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lifestyles of the fit

and the fabulous
FITNESS
MANIA
Most actors today seem to

concentrate on building six-packs
and eight-packs. The girls are
obsessed with being ultra slim.The
focus has shifted from performance
to appearance. Ab kuch zyaada
ho gaya hai. Suddenly, we have
an influx of trainers and its
fashionable to be gym obsessed.
I understand that looking good
is part of the job. But for that
we dont necessarily have to go
overboard. Stay fit, stay healthy
youll automatically look good.
- Kareena Kapoor on health over fads
Home run with Raveena

Tandon pg 50
PHOTOGRAPH: ABHAY SINGH
HOME FEATURE
Hearthstopper!
RAVEEENA TANDON HAS CREATED HER OWN GREEN OASIS
IN CONCRETE MUMBAI, FINDS SUMAN SHARMA
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In her posh
living room
he song
Tumse jo
dekhte hi
pyar hua,
in Raveena
Tandons
debut film Patthar Ke
Phool listed the famous
roads in Mumbai Kabhi
Linking Road, kabhi
Warden Road, kabhi
Caddel Road, kabhi
Peddar Road Raveena
says her house journey
has also been like that
with her addresses
changing. Initially, she
moved from her dads
(filmmaker Ravi Tandon)
bungalow in Juhu to her
own house in
Lokhandwala in Andheri.
After marrying distributor
Anil Thadani, the couple
moved to Linking Road in
Bandra. Now, they live in
their sea facing bungalow,
Neelaya in Bandra.
As you enter the
bungalow, you see a huge
idol of Lord Ganesha. The
actress is spiritual and says
the temple is her favourite
spot in the house. Its a
space where the family sits
together and also performs
aarti in the presence of the
pandit. The beauty of the
temple is that it is visible
from every balcony of the
bungalow. Also, its perfect
according to Vastu
Shastra, she explains.
The actress reveals that
the architectural scheme
of her house doesnt
follow a single theme but
is an amalgamation of
several influences like
Moroccan, European and
South Indian styles. The
garden area has wooden
carved pillars much like
the ones you see in
Kerala. The porch has a
Moroccan touch whereas
the bedrooms have a
French theme.
With her
pet at the
entrance
The eyecatching
dressing table
This is
the kids
favourite
area
during
house
parties
The lavish decor in

the living room
he other parts of
the house offer a
glimpse of
contemporary
architecture. She was
always fond of traditional
Kerala architecture, with
its infusion of open spaces
and greenery into the
house. But she wanted a
modern twist to that.
I wanted to bring the
outdoors into the indoors.
In a city like Mumbai, a
green cover is rare. You
dont see plants; you dont
hear birds chirping
around. But in my house,
you will hear birds. This is
what I always wanted to
IN A CITY LIKE MUMBAI, A GREEN COVER IS RARE. YOU DONT SEE PLANTS; YOU DONT
HEAR BIRDS CHIRPING AROUND. BUT IN MY HOUSE, YOU WILL HEAR BIRDS. THIS IS WHAT
I ALWAYS WANTED - TO BE ABLE TO WAKE UP IN THE MORNING AND HEAR BIRDS SINGING
AND TO THROW OPEN MY WINDOWS TO SEE A GREEN PATCH AND LOVELY FLOWERS
be able to wake up in the
morning and hear birds
singing and to throw open
my windows to see a green
patch and lovely flowers.
Her husband Anil was
particular about not
chopping off the trees
around to accommodate
the plan. Rather he insisted
on working the bungalow
plan around the trees. She
smiles, You can see the
branches coming through

the roof. There are 13-14
coconut trees; we enjoy the
sweetest coconut water
throughout the year. Then,
we have a chickoo tree, a
mango tree and papaya
trees as well. Thanks to
the trees, all kinds of birds
flock to her house now.
During the mango season,
she wakes up to the song
of the cuckoo. Whats
more, different species of

butterflies swarm through
out the year. Raveena is
proud that her home in a
concrete jungle like
Mumbai gives the vibe of
a forest resort.
Of course, the exotic
house took a lot of time
and effort. It took us two
to three years to get the
whole place working. Anil
and I had a lot of fights
HOME FEATURE
In the royal
dining area
IT TOOK US TWO TO THREE YEARS TO GET THE WHOLE

PLACE WORKING. ANIL AND I HAD A LOT OF FIGHTS TOO.
BUT FINALLY, WHEN WE SAT TOGETHER WITH A GLASS OF
WINE WE WERE LIKE, YEAH, WE DID A GOOD JOB
The bar is
modern and has
an exotic facade
The antique
pieces add
beauty to home
too. But finally, when we

sat together with a glass of
wine we were like yeah,
we did a good job, she
smiles. One thing the
couple mutually agreed
upon was keeping a high
ceiling. The staircase was
also kept deliberately long.
To offset it, a huge
chandelier was flown in
from Delhi. Pastels formed
a broad part of the colour
scheme as dark colours
tend to make homes
appear gloomy.
aveenas love for

art and
especially
paintings is
evident throughout the
house. Originals from
renowned artists like
Paresh Maiti and Thotta
Vaikuntham embellish the
walls. Then, every artefact
has been handpicked by
the couple during their

frequent trips abroad. She
liked the headboard of a
bed in Bali and brought it
home to incorporate it as a
side console. The sofa,
made of faux leather she
stays away from leather as
shes against animal
slaughter has been
brought in from her old
house and so is the dining
table. The dining area has
a brass chandelier from
Bali. The eye-catching
black beads were fitted in
it from a small workshop
in Andheri.
Different colours and
themes infuse a unique
identity to each room.
Travertine marble has been
used for the room
designated for Anils
parents. My motherin-laws room has a
European/French decor. It
has a lot of crme, beige
HOME FEATURE
THE BEAUTY OF THE TEMPLE IS THAT IT IS VISIBLE

FROM EVERY BALCONY OF THE BUNGALOW. ALSO,
ITS PERFECT ACCORDING TO VASTU SHASTRA
Raveena s
favorite corner is
the temple area
and gold elements. The
living room has chairs
brought in from Bali. The
antique table with gold
mirror work was picked up
from Delhi. The
corresponding gold
cushion covers were
brought in from London.
Another white and gold set
was picked up from
Lavanya Hansrajs store.
One guest room is all
black, grey and silver and
the other one is done up in
stone and marble. The
kids (Rasha and Ranbir)
room looks bright and
sunny with wooden
flooring in the bathroom.
My bedroom and balcony
have many plants. The
balcony is my favourite
part of the house. When
my friends come over, we
sit in the balcony and
gossip over coffee.
The entertainment room
houses a huge TV and a
home theatre system.
Thats where they catch up

on all the sports action.
Its a den for Anil to hang
out with his buddies,
when cricket or football
matches are on. Kids use it
as a play area during house
parties. The open terrace
is where the family
converges at the end of the
day. Its also where they
socialise with friends over
drinks and dinner. The bar
is spacious, modern and
has an exotic faade.
aveena says
visitors often
mention the
positive vibe in
the house. Its not the walls
but the people who live in a
home that contribute to the
positive vibes. Its the
laughter of my children, the
goodwill of my friends, the
warmth we share as a
family that adds to the
feeling of well-being.
n
Touchwood!
The cozy
corner outside
Rare artefacts
decorate the
temple area
whats on their mind?
AN
ACTOR
PREPARES
And then providence came
in the form of Neerja. A biopic
that has her name written on
it! Sonam Kapoor gave the
performance of her life, an air
of tragedy and anguish seldom
seen on scene. This was
Sonams annus mirabilis...
Excerpts from Jitesh Pillaais

random musings on it girl Sonam
Kapoor. Read on...
Make some noise

for Kriti pg 62
Stars reveal weirdest
rumours about them pg 78
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Lil Brave
Heart
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F A I R Y TA L E P R I N C E S S B - T O W N B A L L E R I N A F A S H I O N G O D D E S S
SONAM KAPOOR HAS MOVED BEYOND THESE MONIKERS TO STRUT HER
ACTING CHOPS. JITESH PILLAAI TRIES TO STRING HER MAGIC IN WORDS
hes always been my Lil Miss Sunshine.

From the day she flounced into Sanjay
Leela Bhansalis well-appointed drawing
room in a white skirt and cascading hair,
Sonam got my heart. Just like that. Theres
that ineffable feeling. Shes beautiful, shes
fickle, shes insecure, shes all love. And
shes mine. I feel proprietorial about her every time
I meet her. Its like a warm sugar treacle feeling that
enters your soul and makes space in it.
Saawariya bombed and I knew she was disappointed
as hell. Also because Deepika Padukone had whizzed
past and so had good friend Ranbir Kapoor. Whenever
we met we gossiped like school pals. She would
yammer to fill the air in. There was one occasion when
I misunderstood her intentions and wrote a particularly
harsh piece. That was bad journalism. If she was hurt
she didnt show it. Sorry Sonam.
But Sonam hung in there. Her acting chops were
drubbed down but she took it chin up. She made it
as the countrys biggest stylista and represented us
at international events including Cannes. She became
a designers muse. Then Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
and Aanand L Rai stepped in. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
and Raanjhanaa respectively offered glimmers of what
she could be. Under the right hands she could shine
like a beacon.
A photo shoot with Sonam is like a mini movie
ABOARD THE ILL-FATED aircraft, Sonam

as Neerja herds her fellow passengers
to safety. And she made her way into our
hearts. Neerja was a complete winner.
SHE EPITOMISED THE perfect

Sooraj Barjatya female lead in Prem
Ratan Dhan Payo. Cast opposite Salman
Khan, this was her big-ticket movie.
THE CON WOMAN DOLLY was

another turning point in Sonams
life. Dolly Ki Doli was not a critical
success, her chops ensured her a
Filmfare nomination.
DESPITE BEING HEAVILY

misogynistic, Sonam wowed the
audience and the critics with her
wispy and emotionally nuanced turn
in Raanjhanaa.
NOT MUCH OF scope in

terms of a role, but as Milkhas
young lover, Sonam warmed the
cockles of everyones heart in
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
production. Hundred of costumes are

fluffed and lined up. An armada of stylists,
managers, make-up and hair dressers show
up. Its full scale Bollywood. And the results
are there for everyone to see. Shes for sure
launched a hundred Filmfare covers. Id
like to believe she puts in that extra effort
for me, for the magazine because of that
special bond.
Shes never spoken in the press about
her personal life. But off it, shes vocal and garrulous.
Be it her director boyfriend or a businessman she was
dating briefly, she oscillated between extreme warmth
to feeling-so-blah. Sonams yet to find her knight-inshining-armour.
suspect shes amused by my colleague

Anuradha Chaudhary and me. She believes we
are biased and that we dont love her enough
and yet gives us those polar-bear hugs. Once
we were jointly interviewing her and she was
worried that we would fight for our bylines.
A friend of mine Ashish met her. He fell
in love. He wrote the most beautiful piece on
her. Most of which I didn't understand. But there was
poetry, no less. Sonam, who was shooting two shifts,
gave him a couple of hours. Ashish is today a fan boy.
Shes committed to causes. Be it the LGBT cause,
which she tirelessly espouses or other charities she
wont talk about. She gives it as good as she gets. She
sportingly turned up to accept a nomination and an
award at some local version of the Razzies. Plus, shes
a sport when it comes to taking potshots at herself.
Besides Alia Bhatt now, Im yet to see another female
actor so easy with criticism or selfdeprecation.

Shes impossible when she
shoots her mouth off. Thats pretty
much got her into trouble with her
co-stars. We have shhhed her up
so many times and also tried to
censor her copy! But shes sharp
and nothing can stop that ticking
mind to morph into a racy tongue.
Often a stars generosity can be gauged by the food
they serve you. We are old school that way. You are
what you serve. And Sonams house serves up a
gourmet of food. Never mind even if she wont eat a
morsel. Generosity of spirit is a state of mind. Much like
a fashion statement. I must add there was a time when
Sonams dad, Anil Kapoor, would insist on serving the
best akoori sandwiches in the whole wide world.
And then providence came in the form of Neerja.
A biopic that has her name written on it! She gave the
performance of her life, an air of tragedy and anguish
seldom seen on scene. This was Sonams annus
mirabilis. Her scene in the aircraft where she reads her
boyfriends letter or when she huddles into safety it
seemed as if some faucet had opened up and she was
sucking all of lifes experiences out of it.
Two years ago she had told me that by 30 she would
be married and settle far far away from the movies. But
after Neerja I know for a fact that shes going nowhere.
And that its just begun! But with Sonam you cant tell
anything. Shes really like the story book princess who
can grab the folds of the gown and disappear into the
night. Like that day in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis well
appointed drawing room.
n
INTERVIEW
ITS A BLESSING TO HAVE

A CO-STAR LIKE SUSHANT
(SINGH RAJPUT). WE THROW
EACH OTHER OFF GUARD
WHILE PERFORMING. AS A
PERSON TOO, HES EXTREMELY
CARING. WHILE DOING SOME
STUNT WORKSHOPS,
I HURT MYSELF. HE TOOK
GREAT CARE OF ME. HE MADE
SURE I WAS ALRIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHS: MUNNA S
All
EYES on
SANON
KRITI SANON yearns to be part of the rat race.
ASHWINI DESHMUKH is won over by her no-pretence stance
oung star Kriti

Sanon is getting
used to the
limelight. Shes
also getting used
to staying in the news
courtesy the speculation
around her relationships.
But shes not freezing with
the attention. Nor are there
any knee-jerk reactions
from her side. Keeping
a level head, she prefers
focussing on her films
instead. Dinesh Vijans
Raabta with Sushant Singh
Rajput is anticipated as an
event film. Theres also a
possibility that Kriti might
be Salman Khans heroine
in the Bodyguard sequel.
In the light of Sushant
Singh Rajputs alleged split
with long time girlfriend
Ankita Lokhande, Kritis

closeness with her Raabta
co-star has invited much
speculation. She chooses
to turn a deaf ear to
the hearsay. Right now,
its work which is her
obsession. Talk about her
co-star and she states that
Sushant is a perfectionist.
Also, hes extremely
competitive as an actor.
Hes well-prepared as
he rehearses beforehand.
He does research, like if
he has to shoot a stunt
sequence; he watches
several videos and picks
out the best for his act. As
Dinesh (Vijan) says, hes a
great student. He follows
everything to the T. Its a
blessing to have a co-star
like him. She reveals that
shes spontaneous while

hes rehearsed hence their
combination works well.
We throw each other off
guard while performing
our scenes, she smiles
and says further, As a
person too, hes extremely
caring. While dong some
stunt workshops, I hurt
myself. He took great care
of me. He made sure I was
alright.
Not long ago, Kriti was
linked up with model
Gaurav Arora. She calls
him her friend. Hes a
friend Ive known since
my modelling days. I
have few friends here in
Mumbai. I dont know why
we were linked up. Maybe,
someone saw us walking
out of a restaurant. But Im
prepared for such talk now.

Tomorrow, Ill be spotted
walking out of a restaurant
with a co-star and Ill
be linked with him. Its
better not to discuss these
things, she asserts.
The year has witnessed
a lot of showbiz
relationships biting
dust. Kriti believes this
is just a phase and not
typical of the industry.
Relationships are fragile
everywhere and not just
in the film industry,
she claims. As an actor,
you happen to spend
months away from your
partner, doing romantic
scenes with your co-stars.
It becomes difficult to
maintain relationships.
She however claims
INTERVIEW
that staying faithful in a
relationship is important
to her. And that goes for
her partner too. Perhaps,
thats where things fall
short, she muses If I ever
get into a relationship,
I wouldnt want to talk
about it. Id never want
people to discuss my
personal life. Its not about
lying or denying, you need
to keep it private to protect
yourself. I come from
a middle class Punjabi
family. I dont know how
relatives would react to
boyfriends and such stuff.
hes been
receiving
compliments
galore for her
porcelain beauty.
But being known as a good
actor is her key concern.
She says shes willing to
work hard to achieve that.
Its easy to do commercial
films, look good and dance
well. But theres a part of
her that craves to perform.
When I dont get that,
I feel restless. Its important
to strike a balance between
doing art and commercial
films. Raabta is the movie
shes working extra hard
on. Playing the character
demands physical skills.
There are underwater
sequences where shes
required to emote too.
So shes learning to swim
and scuba dive. Shes
also learning horse
riding and undergoing
weapons training.
She feels lucky to be
part of such a unique film.
Usually, actors choose
films but sometimes films
choose you. I believe
Raabta is a film I was
meant to do, she says
reminiscing, Ive been
meeting Dinu (Dinesh
Vijan) even before I signed
IF I EVER GET INTO

A RELATIONSHIP,
I WOULDNT WANT
TO TALK ABOUT IT.
ITS NOT ABOUT
LYING OR DENYING,
YOU NEED TO KEEP
IT PRIVATE TO
PROTECT YOURSELF.
I COME FROM A
MIDDLE CLASS
PUNJABI FAMILY.
I DONT KNOW
HOW RELATIVES
WOULD REACT TO
BOYFRIENDS AND
SUCH STUFF
With Sushant
Singh in Raabta
Dilwale
Heropanti. Then, mid last

year, when I met him for a
narration of another film,
he happened to share the
story of Raabta. The story
got stuck in my head. I told
Dinu that Id like to do this
particular story. Sushant
was already on board. She
adds, Dinu called Sushant
and me to the office and
asked us to read out a
scene. He then took us to
Alibaug for a look test. On
our way back, he excitedly
exclaimed, Im making
it. Thats how Raabta
happened.
But she insists she owes
her stardom to Shah Rukh
Khans and Rohit Shettys
blockbuster. Dilwale,
which increased the reach
of her audience. I dont
know how many people
saw Heropanti. it wasnt
a big-budget film and had
newcomers. But Dilwale
reached people within
India and abroad as well.
It even reached countries
like Lebanon and Iraq,
where Hindi movies
dont usually release. To

be recognised on such a
large scale in my second
film was a huge deal!
exclaims Kriti.
She knows better than
to take her stardom for
granted. I dont get
satisfied easily. I was
chatting with Ranveer
(Singh) the other day.
He believes Band Baja
Baaraat is still his best
performance. He feels sad
that his first performance
is still his best. Thats
not the case with me. Im
satisfied with the way my
career has gone so far.
Shes blessed to have a
balanced temperament.
I didnt rush my
decisions. This is one
mistake we newcomers
commit because theres so
much competition around.
We live in a fast world.
You can get restless if
youre sitting at home. You
can end up signing the
wrong films for the wrong
reasons. Sometimes,
we artistes have these
artificial deadlines in our

head, which can make
us desperate. Thankfully,
people around me help
me compose myself if
I ever panic.
She has bittersweet
feelings about life under
the spotlight. There are
pros and cons. Sometimes,
you feel good when people
recognise you. Like when
youre in the car and these
kids selling things at the
signal surround you and
sing and dance to your
songs. But she does pine
for me time. Im not
used to so much attention.
I like my private moments.
Like eating paani puri
at a roadside stalls.
I like roaming around
in rickshaws. I enjoy
driving but I cant do that
anymore. But I do go out
for night drives. There is
a part of me that wants to
be carefree. She also does
not appreciate the change
in behaviour her stardom
has brought out in others.
The saddest part is when
your relatives behaviour
towards you changes. It
bothers me. I dont want
people close to me to
behave differently now
that Im an actress. Im
not a star where they are
concerned. It feels weird.
Like any other girl, she
has her own set of fears.
Shes scared to think of a
time when she might not
be able to perform. And
such days do come. She
grimaces, You can get
insecure about not
getting the kind of roles
you want or not being
able to work with a certain
director. You need to
reach a certain level to
achieve that. At some
point, you want to be part
of the race. Now thats
candid talk.
n
HIGH
HIMESH
INTERVIEW
on
With Monica Dogra in Teraa Surroor
he loss of his elder

brother when
he was just 13
was the turning
point in Himesh
Reshammiyas life.
The younger son of
noted composer, Vipin
Reshammiya, Himesh
vowed that day that he
would work hard, make
a name for himself and
try to fill the void in his
devastated fathers life.
Dad was completely
shattered. I promised
him Id make it in life so
that he could overcome
his sense of loss. So he
started working early and

was a successful TV serial
producer by the age 16.
He feels the blessings of
his brother have always
been with him. Its divine
intervention and not just
talent that has brought
him this far. Says he, My
biggest fear is mom and
dad going away from my
life. No wonder then that
his composition Main
jahan rahoon... teri yaad
saaath hai from Namastey
London remains one of his
most soul-stirring one.
With time Himesh
has donned several
A tune a day is
HIMESH RESHAMMIYAS
mantra to beat the survival blues.
USHNOTA PAUL couldnt but agree
caps. Composer, singer,

producer, actor... In fact,
hes also poured his
passion in acquiring the
much-coveted six-pack abs.
He lost weight to portray
Raghus character in
director Shawn Arranhas
Teraa Surroor. He had
to perform lethal action
sequences. So he stopped
eating after 8:30 pm and
made it a point to hit the
gym for at least 50 minutes
a day, six times a week.
He gave up ice-creams
and chocolates despite
having a humongous sweet
tooth. Made at a budget
of 11 crores, the film
thankfully proved to be
a box-office winner. The
dialogue Tu apne aap ko
bahut bada pagal kehta
hai na, chal pagal pagal
kheltein hain went viral.
The movie also starred
newcomer Farah Karimaee
along with Naseeruddin
Shah, Shekhar Kapur and
Monica Dogra. Hes all
praise for Farah. Shes
stunning and carried off
the emotional scenes well.
All the Surroor girls have

done well in their career.
Deepika Padukone did
Naam hai tera music video
(for the album Aap Kaa
Surroor) with me and now
shes a big star. Hansika
Motwani is a star down
South after the film Aap
Ka Surroor. I hope the
same works for Farah, he
smiles.
As much as he may wish
well for his heroines, fact
is that as an actor Himesh
himself hasnt been able
to create a buzz. Tell him
that and he counters by
saying that the perception
has changed after Anant
Mahadevans thriller The
Xpose. The film did
well because my films are
made within budget and
have a set recovery with
the music, he explains.
He reveals that a sequel is
in the pipeline. His next
acting venture includes
Vishal Mishras Heeriye.
If as an actor hes trying
new things, he admits
that as a composer he
doesnt have the guts to
SALMAN KHAN
IS LIKE MY ELDER
BROTHER. HE HAS
A GREAT SENSE OF
MUSIC. HES A FINE
HUMAN BEING.
I CANT DESCRIBE HOW
GENEROUS HE IS. HE
HAS BEEN A GUIDING
FORCE. I VALUE HIS
ADVICE
INTERVIEW
experiment. He agrees
he has to let go of his
insecurity. He mentions
he did experiment once
with Banaras: A Mystic
Love Story. Critics loved
it. But thats the only flop
of his career. Ask him if
that means he will only
cater to the masses and
he argues, Main jahan
rahoon isnt massy. Aashiq
Banaya Aapne won me
the Filmfare Award for
Best Playback Singer.
He reveals there is a lot
of money riding on brand
Himesh Reshammiya. He
has composed for 120 films
and has 650 songs to his
credit and that he says is
a huge benchmark to live
up to.
e owes his
journey as a
composer to
Salman Khan.
When he was 16,
his father signed Salman
Khan as an actor. That
film never happened.
Salman promised to give
him a break after listening
to the songs that he had
composed for the film.
He kept his promise with
Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna
Kya (1998). Himesh went
on to compose for other
Salman starrers like Hello
Brother, Bodyguard, Maine
Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Dil Ne
Jise Apna Kahaa and Tere
Naam. The title track of
Salmans recent Prem
Ratan Dhan Paayo (PRDP)
last year won young singer
Palak Muchhal many
awards. Says he, Salman
is like my elder brother.
He also has a great sense of
music. Hes a fine human
being. I cant describe how
generous he is. He has
been a guiding force.
I value his advice.
Hes choosy about
the films he signs as a

composer and says after
many years at the top
he doesnt care about
the rat race anymore. He
composed for just two
films last year - PRDP and
Sanam Teri Kasam (STK).
Unlike PRDP, STK was
a small film with a new
director and new actors.
He signed the movie only
to test if his music would
work in a movie like
that. Thankfully for him,
Kheech meri photo and
the title track did well.
Ask him to name new
talents in the business
and he says he likes Arijit
Singh, Amaal and Armaan
Malik. Ive worked with
Badshah in the song Teri
yaad (Teraa Surroor)
and with Yo Yo Honey
Singh in The Xpose.
Himeshs known to give
breaks to newcomers. Hes
launched singers like Palak
Muchhal, Darshan Raval,
Aman Trikha, Vineet
Singh, Akasa Singh. I like
to reinvent my music by
collaborating with new
voices, he reasons. He
reveals that this stance of
promoting new talent has
come from Salim Khan.
Salim saab says you
need to give back to the
industry. He, as a writer,
had promoted Amitabh
Bachchan saab. Salman
Khan has always promoted
new talent including me.
Himesh handpicks his
singers keeping in mind
the composition. Also, he
doesnt believe in singing
all the songs he composes
even when he enjoys a
carte blanche over it. He
didnt sing Bekhudi and
Main woh chaand in Teraa
Surroor but sang Teri yaad
from the same film.
He considers a singer
to be almost the hero
of the film and says
hes as important as the
composition. I knew
Hookah bar (Khiladi
786), Chalao na nainon
se (Bol Bachchan) or the
PIRACY IS
KILLING REVENUE.
THATS WHY OUR
MUSIC INDUSTRY
IS NOT BEING ABLE
TO REACH THE
NEXT LEVEL

With Salman

Khan

With Bhushan

Kumar
With his father,
composer Vipin
Reshammiya
Himesh lists his

FAVOURITE
COMPOSITIONS
Tere naam
(TERE NAAM)
Main jahan rahoon

(NAMASTEY LONDON)
Aashiq banaya aapne

(AASHIQ BANAYA AAPNE)
Aap ki kashish
(AASHIQ BANAYA AAPNE)
Hookah bar
(KHILADI 786)
title song Aashiq banaya

apne were right for me.
A low-pitched Mann ka
radio (Radio) was apt too,
he says dismissing his
detractors who prefer him
as a composer rather than
as a singer. He boasts his
songs click because the
listeners can relate to the
feeling inherent in each
composition. He reveals
he uses a pakki bandish,
which he learnt from his
father. He says his father
was the pioneer behind
the use of electronic
instruments in the Hindi
film industry. My dad is
my hero, my idol. I owe
every composition to him.
Guru bina gyaan nahi hai.
n an earlier era, a
single composer
created an entire
movie album but now
times have changed.
Himesh strangely guns
for the change. Bhushan
Kumar is a visionary
who took more than
one music director in
Roy and delivered such
fabulous music. It might
not be a healthy thing
for a composer because
you have to share credit
with five others. But if

Im the producer of a film
I wouldnt mind that at
all. He doesnt live in a
bubble and believes that
every composer or singer
has a shelf life. He says
earlier, getting a break was
difficult. Today whats
difficult is to sustain. He
names piracy as the culprit
behind the demise of the
music industry. Piracy is
killing revenue. Thats why
our music industry is not
being able to reach the next
level, he opines. Right
now, whats consuming
him is the upcoming
release of his international
album @ Da Edge in 122
countries.
He cautions young
composers about being lax
and mentions they need
to form a bank of tunes in
order to survive. He also
warns them against getting
into an ego tussle with the
filmmakers. Ive a bank
of 300 tunes and Im going
to compose 300 more. Im
prepared that out of that
570 will be rejected. The
rest 30 could be liked.
Himesh composes at least
one tune a day, which
means around 30 tunes
a month. He reveals his
first song Pyaar kiya toh
darna kya was difficult
to compose because the
phrase was already an
iconic track. To take the
Mughal-E-Azam tune out
of peoples memory and
recreate something new
was a challenge. He claims
his tracks for Namastey
London were also ahead
of their time. Same is
the case with Sheeshe ki
samundar from The Xpose,
sung by Rekha Bharadwaj.
The critics loved it but the
masses remained unaware
of it. Im sure it will be
known after five years. n
INTERVIEW
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going
on
Director Prakash Jha turned actor with his latest release

Jai Gangaajal and surprised everyone with his histrionics.
Devesh Sharma interviews the youngest debutant in B-town
Prakash Jha in Jai Gangaajal
s I sit in his meeting

room, sipping piping
hot tea and waiting for
Prakash Jha to finish
his staff briefing, When
Im 64 by The Beatles,
reverberates in my mind. The song
speaks of continuing to be in love
even at 64 and being passionate about
your beloved. That perhaps best sums
up Prakash Jhas unending affair with
cinema.
Legend has it that he watched
a film being shot on the streets of

Mumbai and instantly fell in love
with the filmmaking process. That
love-at-first-sight has continued
unabated all these years. And now
at 64, that love has pushed him to
try out new things. He turned actor
with Jai Gangaajal and surprised
everyone, including himself with his
nuanced performance.
Meeting over, he comes in all
beaming, sitting down to a breakfast
of lightly scrambled eggs and a single
No one has
tweeted anything
about it (his acting
in Jai Gangaajal),
expect Arshad
Warsi. Im not angry
or offended. I know
they are all islands
into themselves
toast. The fact that hes watching his

carb content is a sure sign that hes
serious about being an actor. Jokes
aside, he asks me to fire away. I tell
him about how I overheard two local
train commuters telling each other
about this fab new actor they saw
in Jai Gangaajal. He says he finds
it amusing that his one film as an
actor has made him more famous
than all the films he's directed.
Im overwhelmed by the love and
warmth shown by viewers, both in
INTERVIEW
person and over the social media.
Everyone craves appreciation.
All these good wishes mean Ive
done something right. The actor
community, however, has been slow
in showing the appreciation. Jha
laughs that off, No one has tweeted
anything expect Arshad Warsi. Im
not angry or offended. I know they
are all islands into themselves.
He acknowledges it wasnt easy to
switch between the director and the
actor. I tell my actors that their life
hinges between 'Action!' and 'Cut!'.
What they are beyond that doesnt
matter. I too followed that advice
and kept the filmmaker separate
from the actor.
hat led him to

take a plunge
into acting at an
age where most
actors want to
retire? Anyone,
from the talented Prakash Raj, Manoj
Bajpayee to Nana Patekar, could
have done the role. I did the role
not because I didnt find an actor
to essay BN Singhs character," he
counters. "Any of the names you
mentioned could have done a better
job. I did it to see whether I could
equal that in some way and given
the response that Ive received, my
gamble has paid off. He reveals his
search for actors starts as he begins
writing his drafts. Sometimes, these
characters shape up differently from
what has been written. "They come
alive and want you to follow their
journey. I get excited when that
happens, he smiles. In BN Singhs
case; he kept seeing his own face
while writing the character. He
doesnt just write the script and the
dialogue but the complete character
sketches and backstories too. His
actors have it easy because through
these backstories, hes answered
most of their doubts. BN Singhs
character was an amalgamation of
various IPS and IAS officers from
the North cadre that he'd met over
the years. "Most arent corrupt but
are ambivalent towards the system
and would do the right thing given
half the chance, he states. He didnt
Priyanka Chopra
isnt a lazy actor
and will demand
another take if she
isnt satisfied. She
doesnt shy from the
sheer physicality of
it all. She must have
run around half of
Bhopal beating up
the bad guys. But
she did it without
complaint
Explaining a scene
to Priyanka Chopra
have any prior experience in acting

but years of mentoring actors came
in handy when he was facing the
camera. To excel what he would
expect from any other actor was his
brief to himself.
Jha has been known to offer offbeat
roles to mainstream actors like
Deepika Padukone in Aarakshan,
Katrina Kaif and Arujn Rampal
in Raajneeti. The same is true in
Priyanka Chopras case as well, who
was impressive as a straight-laced
cop in Jai Gangaajal. He smiles and
reveals that Priyanka used to pull his
leg on the sets as she was the senior
actor there. He denies writing
anything out of the ordinary for
Deepika, Katrina or Priyanka or even

his favourite, Ajay Devgn. He says
it appears so because his films dont
follow the set norms of commercial
cinema. All acting is interpretation,"
he explains. "A directors job is
to give his actor the necessary
tools to help them interpret their
roles. I help them erase self-doubts
and preconceived notions about
themselves. They came out of their
shell and became the characters.
Hes all praise for how Priyanka has
shaped up as an actor. He says her
attitude of taking on everything as
a challenge has helped her reach
where she is today. She isnt a lazy
actor and will demand another take
if she isnt satisfied. She doesnt shy

from the sheer physicality of it all.
She must have run around half of
Bhopal beating up the bad guys. But
she did it without complaint. She
kept discussing her character, trying
to improvise always.
t mustnt have been easy

controlling the crowd while
shooting with Priyanka in
Bhopal. Jha laughs at this and
says the crowd one sees in
his films are all actors. How
else would I be able to shoot so
smoothly with actors like Amitabh
Bachchan saab, Ajay (Devgn), Saif
(Ali Khan), Ranbir (Kapoor)? For
Satyagraha, we had hired some 2000

actors for the crowd scenes. During
Jai Gangaajal, there were 500 actors
in the frame sometimes.
Five months of pre-production
is the minimum for his films. His
team marks down the probable
hurdles, takes necessary permissions
and solves the logistics involved
in housing and transporting his
mammoth cast in those five months.
We shoot for 40 days at a stretch.
Every hour of that period has been
planned. The surprises are kept
to the minimum. Its like fighting
a mini-war but thanks to my able
lieutenants, I achieve my aims.
And above all, he relies on his gut
instincts to see the day through.

One develops a certain sixth sense
over the years which warns you
whether you are doing the right
things or not. I just followed my
inner voice. While Gangaajal was
inspired by real life Bhagalpur
blindings, Jai Gangaajal has bad
guys being lynched by an angry mob.
Looks like he prescribes violence as
a solution? Jha says his films reflect
the mood of society. He feels there
is a simmering anger in the people
against the system. He points out that
papers are full of news about farmer
suicides and nothing has been done
to assuage the situation. I dont
preach anarchy," he emphasises. "If
you have seen the film youd know
that Priyanka is against mob justice
and successfully puts a stop to it.
Jai Gangaajal was supposed to be
presented by Ajay Devgn but that
didnt come off. Jha cautions one
shouldnt read too much into it as
he found other financiers and says
his equation with Ajay goes beyond
filmmaking. Satsang with Ajay is
very much on. Were talking about
other projects as well. Ajay has
always been a constant in my life
and always will be. The talk veers
to whether Prakash Jha can make
normal films, free of the real-life
crust. He asks me whether by normal
I mean love stories. Romance is
very much normal but our approach
to making romantic films follows
set parameters," he opines "My next
two films wouldnt have political
undertones but would be love stories
with a difference.
He guides my eyes towards a set of
photographs adorning the walls. They
are all shot by him, depicting the
beauty of Leh and Ladakh in different
seasons. There is a love story that
I want to set in that region. The
austere beauty of the place haunts me.
Im in the process of writing the kind
of story, which will do justice to such
visuals As a parting shot, I ask him
whether hes ready to take another
turn at acting. Oh yes, he exclaims
enthusiastically. Having tasted blood
now Ive developed a craving for it.
I cant stop now even if I want too
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Spoke like an actor.
INTERVIEW
In
SHAKUN BATRA TALKS ABOUT MAKING MOVIES THAT ENGAGE THE VIEWERS
IN A MEANINGFUL BANTER. RACHIT GUPTA LISTENS IN
CONVERSATION
O
n last count, Kapoor & Sons

had earned in excess of 65
crores, making it one of the
big success stories at the
box-office this year. Couple
it with the unanimous
positive reviews it received and
Shakun Batras latest family drama
is the big winner of the year. The
praise for the film, on social media
and elsewhere, seems never ending.
But for the young director, Shakun
Batra, the feeling is not euphoric but
of relief. He says, Im comforted
by the thought that the film found
its audience. Because when we
were making the film the constant
feedback that we got was that it was
a niche film. Would people accept
it? What would be the reactions
to Fawad Khans character? I was
concerned about these.
The team at Dharma Productions,
including the actors were nervous
about the films prospects. Shakun
says, There were a lot of jokes
between Fawad and me about his
homosexual character. I used to say,
Bro! Your career is over. People are
going to f****ng hate you. You have
a female fan following, that will
just run away. We used to laugh
and use the humour to cover up our
nervousness. Hes happy the tension
has melted. He states that the way the
With Sidharth Malhotra,

Ratna Pathak Shah, Fawad Khan
on the set of Kapoor & Sons
MY PARENTS MISTOOK MY CINEMA FOR

SUBHASH GHAI KIND OF FILMS. FOR THEM CINEMA IS
ABOUT DRAMATIC SCENES AND PERFORMANCES.
MY FILMS DONT HAVE THOSE SCENES
INTERVIEW
Rishi Kapoor, Sidharth, Fawad and

Rajat Kapoor in Kapoor & Sons
I COULD WRITE AS MUCH AS I WANTED. BUT IF

THE PERFORMANCES IN KAPOOR & SONS WERE NOT
PITCHED RIGHT IT COULD ALL HAVE FALLEN FLAT. IT WAS
ABOUT PLAYING IT REAL AND FIGHTING THE TEMPTATION
TO ACT OUT OR TO ACT FOR THE CAMERA
collections have jumped has assured
him that its possible to go out there
and tell a story. People wont just
pay for stupid entertainment; theyll
also pay to connect with a story and
its characters.
For Shakun, Kapoor & Sons has
been a definite step up. Ek Main Aur
Ekk Tu was just the boy and girl not
ending up together. But here I dealt
with sexuality, infidelity and even
something as dark as death. People
dont expect this in a light-hearted
movie. These are uncomfortable
themes as far as Indian movies
are concerned. We usually like
our movies clean and neat, where

everything sort of ties up in the end.
Our attempt was to stay away from
the sugar coating and be real and
believable.
es grown up watching Hindi

movies. But he never found
a taste for overt sweetness.
He prefers the realism of the
60s and 70s Hollywood
movies. Look at the movies
of Billy Wilder or Woody Allen.
They worked with studios. But their
films had a specific voice, he points
out. He believes its important
nt
Sharing a light mome
set
with Fawad on the
to have a voice, which is in sync

with the story. And producer Karan
Johar helped him identify the right
voice, says he, It might not be the
traditional Dharma (Productions)
story. But I got utmost support and
encouragement from him. Im a
nobody really; I come from a nonfilm background. For Karan to say,
You seem interesting, your ideas
seem interesting, go ahead and make
the films you want to make mattered
a lot, he observes.
He values the advice of his
mentor. He was ecstatic when Karan
suggested exactly what was on his
Shakuns favourite
HOLLYWOOD
FILMMAKERS
HAL ASHBY
Films : Harold And

Maude (1971)
Coming Home (1978)
Being There (1979)
MIKE NICHOLS
Films : Whos Afraid Of

Virginia Wolf? (1965)
The Graduate (1966)
Catch-22 (1970)
WOODY ALLEN
Films : Annie Hall (1977)

Manhattan (1979)
Hannah And Her
Sisters (1986)
Midnight In Paris (2011)
BILLY WILDER
Films : Sunset
Boulevard (1950)
The Apartment (1960)
Stalag 17 (1953)
Double Indemnity (1944)
mind as well. He asked me to keep

it small. After Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu,
I wanted to keep things even smaller.
The idea was to make something
that was honest, mature and sincere.
Im 33 and the film needed to have
the voice of a 30-year-old and not
that of a 25-year-old, which was
when I wrote Ek Main... He uses
the Woody-Allen-esque word
schmaltzy! He used to keep telling
himself, No schmaltz, no schmaltz.
Shakun was keen to maintain
an air of reverence. He wanted to
treat his characters with respect and
lend them dignity. Take the father's
extramirtal affair. The other woman
is not some vamp. Shes not your
filmi husband stealer who walks into
parties doing, Hmpf! Hmpf! She
probably deserves Rajat more than
Ratna does. Thats what she believes.
They probably even had a moment
of love. These sort of moments were
important to the story.
Hollywood plays an important role
IM A NOBODY REALLY; I CAME FROM A

NON-FILM BACKGROUND. FOR KARAN JOHAR TO SAY,
YOU SEEM INTERESTING, YOUR IDEAS SEEM
INTERESTING, GO AHEAD AND MAKE THE FILMS YOU
WANT TO MAKE MATTERED A LOT
in Shakuns craft. He looks up to the
works of Hal Ashby, Mike Nichols
and Woody Allen. And keeps asking
himself, why cant we make films
like that?I wonder how Woody
Allen could tell such a brilliant story
in Hannah & Her Sisters in just 1
hour 40 minutes. Thats the journey.
He believes some filmmakers are
more efficient than others. A good
director, according to him knows
how to make his audience emote and
feel the depth of a situation.
Ironically, his parents dont
always approve of his movies. They
dont get what his films are trying
to say. They mistook my cinema
for Subhash Ghai kind of films, he
laughs. For them cinema is about
dramatic scenes and performances.
My films dont have those scenes.
He cites Monsoon Wedding as
a big influence in Kapoor & Sons.
Mira Nairs refreshing wedding
comedy was the first time Shakun
saw an Indian family on screen that
felt real. I did not like the Hum
Aapke Hain Koun..! family, I did not
like the Maine Pyaar Kiya family.
I enjoyed those films thoroughly
but the families didnt seem real.
Monsoon Wedding just felt a lot more
authentic. He clarifies, Its not
that my film borrows in plot, story,
theme or structure from Monsoon
Wedding. When he met Sabrina
Diwan (writer of Monsoon Wedding)
in New York, he told her that her film
was his Bible.
He admits his growing up years
influenced the story of Kapoor &
Sons. Ive studied in Canada. I lived
away from my family who were in
Delhi. I connect with a story like
Kapoor & Sons. I believe there is a
cultural truth, which you categorise
as Indian or American. And then
there is a universal truth. So when

you see a movie like A Separation by
director Asghar Farhadi, you connect
with it, even though it comes from a
small place like Iran. But the idea is
to move beyond the cultural truth. To
tell stories that are bigger and wider,
where people connect overall.
es happy people were

able to connect with the
theme of a dysfunctional
family. He gives credit to
his actors. I could write
as much as I wanted. But if
the performances were not pitched
right it could all have fallen flat, he
states. It was always about playing
it real and fighting the temptation
to act out or to act for the camera. It
was about forgetting that the camera
existed. He believes the foundation
of the film is the script, everything
else comes after it. He explains, So
when you have a bunch of talented
actors like Rishi Kapoor, Rajat
Kapoor, Ratna Pathak-Shah, Fawad
Khan, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth
Malhotra, you give them something
meaty, something they can dive into.
My actors are people I thank for life.
As mentioned earlier, Woody
Allen has been a big influence on
his creative process. Hes glad that
like Allens films, audiences In India
have begun accepting conversationdriven movies. Theyre happy to
watch two people talk. If you pick
a film like Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, the
plot is wafer thin. But its just the
conversations of two people that
makes that film tick. Which is why
I rank films like Lost In Translation,
Before Sunrise and Annie Hall
above others. Im glad people in
our country are accepting dialogue
driven, conversational films.
n
RUMOUR
SPOT POLL
WEIRD, BIZARRE, FUNNY AND FALLACIOUS

STARS REVEAL THE STRANGEST GOSSIP
THEY HAVE HEARD ABOUT THEMSELVES
TO RAHUL GANGWANI
ossip, scandal and sensationalism

comprise the flipside of glamour.
Fans dig into it. Stars dread it.
But nothing can stop the
rumour mills from buzzing.
They run on auto mode,
continuing to churn out one
spicy story after the other.
If tabloids thrive on them, television relies on
them for their TRPs. Whos dating whom? Whos
cheating on whom? Whos breaking up with
whom? Who got sacked out of a film? Who
grabbed whose role? The list is endless Not
long ago, tabloids and websites went berserk
after finding a picture of a girl with Ranbir
Kapoor. Most of the websites termed the
mystery girl as Ranbirs new girlfriend
and even went on to say how he has
moved on from Katrina Kaif. The fact,
however, was far from the speculation.
The mystery girl was just a Filmfare
journalist who bumped into the star
and clicked a picture with him. Thats
how bizarre rumours can be.
Recently, there were rumours
that I was doing Baadshaho
Taking our cue from this incident,
with Ajay Devgn and the
we asked the stars about the
remake of Sadma. Its bizarre.
strangest rumour they have heard
Ive no idea where these
about themselves...
rumours came from. If theres
KAREENA
KAPOOR KHAN
a movie Im doing, I will

announce it.
HAS IT
ARJUN
KAPOOR
It was said that I provoked

Ranveer Singh on the set of
Gunday and that we had a
spat. It was believed that we
didnt see eye to eye with
each other after a point of
time. And that the whole
bromance was just a big
drama, which we were putting out for the world.
AYUSHMANN
KHURRANA
SONAM
KAPOOR
I recently read a report,
which stated that after
the success of Neerja
I wasnt getting any work.
It was also said that I was
actually worried and upset
about the situation.
ALIA
BHATT
The most
bizarre thing
I read about
myself was that
Im Mahesh
Bhatt and Pooja
Bhatts daughter.
I was shocked
and found it
damn gross.
When I was shooting for

Bewakoofiyaan in 2013, a
report said that I had died
in a freak skiing accident in
Switzerland. Ironically, Ive never
been to Switzerland, even
though Im managed by Yash
Raj Films. I took this rumour
sportingly but my family and
friends were worried and
clearly not amused.
VARUN DHAWAN
The weirdest rumour I heard
was that I made Shraddha
Kapoor cry because I shouted at
her once. The truth is that
she yells at me all the time.
SIDHARTH
MALHOTRA
ONE RANDOM RUMOUR
IS THAT IM FROM SURAT.
THE OTHER ONE IS THAT
IM RELATED TO MANISH
MALHOTRA. SOME EVEN
SUGGEST IVE COME
FROM A TELEVISION
BACKGROUND.
SPOT POLL
SONAKSHI
SINHA
JACQUELINE
FERNANDEZ
That Im dating
Jackie Chan.
Hilarious!
The news
was that
while
I was inside
a spa, it
had got
demolished
from the
outside.
This was
printed in
the Mumbai
newspapers
while I was
shooting in
Chandigarh.
ATHIYA
SHETTY
THE STRANGEST
RUMOUR I HEARD
ABOUT MYSELF WAS
THAT I HAD SIGNED
A NO DATING
CLAUSE WITH
SOORAJ PANCHOLI
WHILE WE WERE
SHOOTING HERO.
RAJKUMMAR RAO
Apparently, people believe Im
demanding on the set and that I ask to
see the final cut of my films. Its untrue.
In fact, those close to me say that Im
the most chilled out on the set.
PREITY ZINTA
There have been
many rumours like
I had converted to
Islam, that I had
gone bankrupt,
that when my
dad passed
away, I had to
support my
family... and
such things.
FAWAD
KHAN
I keep hearing
and reading that
I was a child
model and that
I started modelling
at the age of 13.
KRITI SANON
You are rumoured to have refused a film,
which actually you were never offered or
youve been replaced in a film that you
were never part of in the first place.
NARGIS FAKHRI
THE FACT THAT I WAS
ALL SET TO TURN
LESBIAN WAS JUST SO
INSANE AND WEIRD.
I WAS SHOCKED
HOW PEOPLE CAN
MAKE SUCH BIZARRE
HEADLINES.
PARINEETI
CHOPRA
The rumour was that I had
paid Aditya Chopra to cast
me in Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl.
The person who wrote the
story must have been crazy
to actually write that a
nobody like me then, giving
money to Aditya Chopra to
make a film for her! Also,
even when Ive met a person
just for 10 minutes, the next
day, I get to read about my
linkup with him.
SPOT POLL
SHARMAN
JOSHI
FOUR TO FIVE YEARS
AGO, I WAS DECLARED
DEAD ON FACEBOOK
AND TWITTER. PEOPLE
EVEN CALLED TO CHECK
IF THAT WAS TRUE.
ADITI RAO
HYDARI
That Im a
descendent
of Audrey
Hepburn. And
its all because
of the picture
seen below.
GULSHAN
DEVAIAH
TAAPSEE
PANNU
I had barely begun my
career when people got me
married and said that I was
leaving the industry.
RICHA CHADHA
I HEARD THAT I AM AN NRI.
NOW, THAT WAS FUNNY.
When Kalki Koechlin and

Anurag Kahyap were going
through their breakup, I was
linked up with Kalki. It was
WITH
because we showed up at
INPUTS
FROM
events together, hung out a
SUMAN
lot and even went for
SHARMA
holidays together. We still do
AND
that. But you cant imply that
ASHWINI
were involved.
DESHMUKH
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Its a dream venue for a glittering wedding as well
Awesome foursome: Sonam Kapoor, Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh and

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ranveer Singh at the

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NOSTALGIA
TOP WORD
OF
THE
DEVESH SHARMA PROFILES THE PROLIFIC LYRICIST JAVED AKHTAR
e kahan aa gaye
hum from Silsila
(1981) is one of
the most romantic
Hindi film songs
ever. The free verse
incorporated in the song,
Main aur meri tanhai,
aksar yeh baatein karte
hain heard in Amitabh
Bachchans rich baritone,
takes it to a new level.
The lines burn with the
pathos of unrequited love,
Majboor yeh halaat idhar
bhi hai, udhar bhi/tanhai
ki ek raat idhar bhi hai,
udhar bhi and say it all.
You can close your eyes
and experience the pain.
And to think that Javed
Akhtar became a lyricist
purely by accident. Yash
Chopra, who mostly
worked with Sahir
Ludhianvi, was looking
for a worthy replacement
after Sahirs death in 1980.
Chopra had worked with
the Salim-Javed team of
scenarists since Deewaar
(1975) and knew that
Akhtar dabbled in poetry.
He requested him to try his
hand at writing the lyrics
for his film revolving
around an extramarital
Amitabh
Bachchan
and Rekha
in Silsila
JAVED'S FATHER JAN NISAR

AKHTAR WAS A NOTED
POET. MAJAZ WAS HIS
MATERNAL UNCLE AND THE
WORKS OF MUZTER
KHAIRABADI, HIS
GRANDFATHER ARE
CONSIDERED A
MILESTONE
Preity Zinta
and Shah
Rukh Khan in
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Anil Kapoor and Manisha

Koirala in 1942: A Love Story
affair. The rest is history.

It was not as if Aktar
was impervious to poetry.
In fact, he belongs to a
family of poets ranging
back seven generations.
His father, Jan Nisar
Akhtar, was a noted
poet/lyricist. Legendary
Urdu poet Majaz was his
maternal uncle and the
works of his grandfather,
Muzter Khairabadi, are
considered as a milestone
in Urdu poetry. A young
Akhtar grew up reading
the choicest poetry in a
house full of books and
knew hundreds of couplets
by heart. He showed
an inclination towards
NOSTALGIA
writing poetry since
an early age and began
winning competitions,
representing his school
and later college.
Why he carved out a
career as a scenarist and
not a lyricist is a mystery.
Apparently, he had a
deep rooted angst against
his father for marrying
again and didnt reach a
rapprochement with him
till his last days. That
resentment reportedly led
him to forsake poetry. He
picked up the pen again
after his fathers demise in
1976 to affect a catharsis
and continue his lineage.
ilsila was full of

odes to love like Ye
kahan aa gaye hum,
Dekha ek khwab
and the imagery
ridden Neela
aasman kho gaya. Saath
Saath (1982) was parallel
cinema, an urban romance
rooted in reality. Akhtars
lyrics reflected the pain
of relationships dying in
the battle for survival.
Success of songs like Pyar
mujhse jo kiya tumne, Yeh
tera ghar yeh mera ghar
and Tumko dekha toh yeh
khayal aaya ensured he
was no one-hit wonder.
The songs were sung by
Jagjit Singh and Chitra
Singh and composed
by Kuldeep Singh. A
lifelong friendship
between the ghazal singer
and the lyricist led to
collaborations for two
private albums Silsilay
(1998) and Soz (2002).
The 80s can be said
to be journeyman years
for the lyricist. He used
his acumen of writing
scenes to pen songs that
took the story forward.
Songs like Zindagi aa raha
hoon main from Mashaal
(1984) or the infectious

Mammayea kero kero
kero mama (Arjun,1985)
are examples of that.
With Arjun, he formed
a fruitful partnership
with RD Burman. Saagar
(1985) composed by RD
was the comeback film of
Dimple Kapadia. Javed
produced memorable
songs like Chehra hai ya
chand khila hai, Sagar
kinare, Jaane do na, and
Sach mere yaar hai for
this love story. Later, 1942:
A Love Story won him
his first Filmfare Award
as a lyricist for the song
Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa
laga. Sung by Kumar Sanu,
the song did away with the
traditional mukhda-antara
method, having just one
AKHTARS LYRICS
IN SAATH SAATH
REFLECTED THE PAIN
OF RELATIONSHIPS
DYING IN THE BATTLE
FOR SURVIVAL. SUCCESS
OF SONGS LIKE PYAR
MUJHSE JO KIYA TUMNE,
YEH TERA GHAR YEH
MERA GHAR AND TUMKO
DEKHA TOH YEH KHAYAL
AAYA ENSURED HE WAS
NO ONE-HIT WONDER
line Ek ladki ko dekha

to aisa laga technically
as the mukhda. The rest
of the lines served as the
antaras. Similarly, in1988,
he experimented with the
song Breathless, written
for Shankar Mahadevans
album of the same name.
The six-minute song
flowed like free verse,
without the demarcation of
mukhda and antara.
The 90s saw him score
some of the most romantic
songs of his career in
Papa Kehte Hain (1996).
A small-budget film, it
got a boost due to Aktars
1 Anil Kapoor
and Sridevi in
Mr India
2 Shah Rukh
Khan and
Sushmita Sen
in Main Hoon
Na
3 Aamir Khan
and Preity Zinta

in Dil Chahta
Hai
4 Anil Kapoor and
Tabu in Virasat
5 Gracy Singh
and Aamir
Khan in Lagaan
6 Shah Rukh
Khan in
Swades
Topsongs
10
1 Dekha ek khwab
Film: Silsila (1981)

Music: Shiv-Hari
Singers: Kishore Kumar-Lata
Mangeshkar
2 Tumko dekha to
yeh khayal aaya
Film: Saath Saath (1982)

Music: Kuldeep Singh
Singers: Jagjeet Singh-Chitra
Singh
3 Chehra hai ya
chand khila hai
Film: Saagar (1985)

Music: RD Burman
Singer: Kishore Kumar
4 Ek do teen
Film: Tezaab (1998)

Music: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Singer: Alka Yagnik
5 Ek ladki ko dekha
to aisa laga
Film: 1942: A Love Story (1994)

Music: RD Burman
Singer: Kumar Sanu
6 Sandese aate hain

Film: Border (1997)
Music: Anu Malik
Singer: Roop Kumar Rathod,
Kumar Sanu
soulful lyrics and stirring

music by Rajesh Roshan.
Ghar se nikalte hi got
Akhtar his second Filmfare
trophy. Other memorable
songs were Pyar mein
hota hai kya jaadu, Pehle
pyar ka pehla gham and
Mujhse naraaz ho to ho
jao. Border (1997), a war
film by JP Dutta, held the
message of peace. Akhtars
Mere dushman, mere
bhai sung by Hariharan,
highlighted that. Sandese
aate hain spoke about the
homesickness of soldiers.
The album won him yet
another Filmfare trophy.
The new millennium

saw him scoring high
with Refugee (2000). His
collaboration with Anu
Malik produced such gems
as Panchi nadiya pawan
ke jhonke, Aisa lagta hai
and Mere humsafar. It won
him a Filmfare Award too.
Lagaan (2001) saw him
team up with AR Rahman
for the first time. The
film was set in the 19th
century and required the
lyricist to approximate the
language of that era. The
rain song, Ghanan ghanan,
the bhajan O palanhare,
the fun songs, O re chori
and Radha kaise na jale

or the team building
anthem, Mitwa, all had
a colloquial flavour. He
made a jump from period
to contemporary with
son Farhan Akhtars Dil
Chahta Hai, where
frothy lyrics like Dil
chahta hai, Koi kahe
kehta rahe and
Woh ladki
hai kahan
showcased
his synergy
with the
youth.
Madhuri
Dixit in Tezaab
7 Panchi nadiya
pawan ke jhoke
Film: Refugee (2000)
Music: Anu Malik
Singer: Sonu Nigam
8 Koi kahe kehta rahe

Film: Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Singers: Shankar Mahadevan,
Shaan, KK
9 Dard-e-disco
Film: Om Shanti Om (2007)

Music: Vishal-Shekhar
Singers:
Sukhwinder Singh,
Caralisa Monteiro
Iktara
Film: Wake Up Sid

Music: Amit Trivedi
Singers: Kavita Seth,
Amitabh Bhattacharya
NOSTALGIA
1 Hrithik Roshan
and Preity Zinta in

Lakshya
2 Aishwarya Rai
Bachchan in Jodhaa
Akhtar
3 Shah Rukh Khan and
Preity Zinta in VeerZaara
ention must
also be made of
Shyam Benegals
Zubeida (2001),
where Javed came
together with AR
Rahman once again. In
the ill-fated love story of
an actress-turned royalty,
Javeds pen covered
the entire spectrum of
emotions. Mehendi hai
rachne wali spoke of
bridal dreams, Dheeme
dheeme gaaon of the
first flush of love, Mehki
mehki hai raahein of
togetherness and So gaye
hain kho gaye hain the
most haunting was all
about dreams succumbing
to reality.
The OSTs of Main Hoon
Na (2004) and Kal Ho Naa
Ho (2003) were fresh off
the farm too. Songs like
Tumhe jo maine dekha,
Chale jaise hawaein, as
well as the title song from
the former and Har ghadi
badal rahi hai, Mahi ve,
Its the time to disco,
Kucch to hua hai from the
latter were chartbusters.
He composed to late
Madan Mohans tunes for

the cross-border romance
Veer-Zaara (2004) and
gave gems like Tere liye,
Do pal and Main yahan
hoon. Swades (2004) saw
him in a sombre mood
with songs like the bhajan
Pal pal hai bhari, the road
song, Yun hi chala chal
rahi and the inspirational
Yeh tara woh tara. In
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna
(2006), he had the crowd
grooving to Rock n roll
soniye and Wheres the
party tonight.
Trust him to coin new
terms, which he did
with Dard-e-disco in Om
Shanti Om (2007) , giving
a modern twist
to the ghazal.
His classical
leanings came
into play in
Jodhaa Akbar
(2008), where
he lent the 16th
century ethos into
the lyrics of this
period romance. The
Ranbir SIngh and
Konkona Sen Sharma
in Wake Up Sid
TRUST AKHTAR TO COIN

NEW TERMS, WHICH HE
DID WITH DARD-E-DISCO
IN OM SHANTI OM,
GIVING A MODERN TWIST
TO THE GHAZAL
marching song Azeem-oshaan shahenshah and

the Sufi ghazal Khwaja
mere khwaja were the
pick of the lot.
Wake up Sid (2009)
saw him going into the
Sufi mould with Iktara. In
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
(2011), he chalked out his
philosophy of life in the
poem Toh zinda ho tum.
Songs like Dil dhadakne
do and Senorita were
crowd favourites too.
In Dil Dhadakne Do
(2015) his Girls like
to swing and Galla
goodiyan got much
appreciation. Very
much connected to
todays tastes and
tunes, hes all set to
conquer more fans
with upcoming films
like Raees and Mohenjo
Daro.
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Shah Rukh Khan may not have played Holi. But he sure
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The tech-savvy superstar shared his love for the festival of
colours in the coolest way possible.
Done for
the day
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Adding a cute and

mischevious grin to
his rather colourful
selfie, Sooraj
Pancholi looked like
he enjoyed his day
to the fullest.
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Zoom Holi party with Jacqueline Fernandez. The pair not only had a fun
day, the two didnt miss an opportunity for a selfie with the crowd either.
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Alia Bhatt
seems to be
a rare blend
of effervescence, spunk
and talent. And while many
may liken her to Kareena
Kapoor Khan, she stands
out as her own person, eyecatching whenever shes on
screen. Be it in the intense
Highway or the fun-loving
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
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Even in Shaandaar, its

hard not to fall in love with
her character. It came as
a pleasant surprise that
someone still so nascent in
her craft, she could analyse
her performances with such
insight in her latest interview
(March 23). Shes certainly
in demand and given her fine
act in Kapoor & Sons, shes
well on her way to being
number one.
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OH MY FAWAD!
Alia Bhatt
Theres no doubt
that Fawad Khan
is a talented
actor and his
interview (March
23) only shows us
the man behind the
magic. The interview
also gave information
about his growing years.
His candid take on work
and his diabetic condition
Fawad Khan
was refreshing to read.

Moreover, he seems much
more comfortable in the
industry since his debut
Khoobsurat. Even in his first
film, he showed the barrage
of talent he possessed. With
his nuanced performance in
Shakun Batra's Kapoor &
Sons, he only took it several
notches higher. He has left
us craving for more.
Akriti Sood, New Delhi
Just
one
GLOBETROTTER
Point
The extensive travel feature

with Sonakshi Sinha gave
us an enticing view of not
only Sydney but also an
insight into Sonakshis
hobbies and passions. We
see Sydney through a gaze
beyond travelogues thanks
to her love for travel. She
looked completely at ease
surrounded by all forms
of nature. It may look like
all play and no work for
Sonakshi but this selfproclaimed water baby has
earned her leisure. We can't
wait to see her back in action
with films like Akira and Force
2, opposite John Abraham.
Mehul Das, Kochi
Manoj Bajpayee
Sonakshi Sinha
RAH-RAH RAJKUMMAR
Rajkummar Rao's interview
(March 23) certainly makes
us sit up and take notice
of him. His candour when
it comes to the hypocritical
stance of society and the
Censor Board towards his
latest film Aligarh, voices
concerns that most of us
have but dont have the
courage to admit.
Kaustubh Shah, Kolkata
Kartik Aaryan
A NEW LEAF
The stylish and moody photo
play with Kartik Aaryan (March
23) showed us a different
side to the upcoming actor,
who is now best remembered
for his true-to-life monologue
about the issues men face in
relationships and how difficult
it is to please a woman
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with endless demands. But

its high time his choice of
roles move away from the
comic-but-impressive take
in the Pyaar Ka Punchnama
franchise and reflect the
intensity and raw energy
apparent in this photo
spread.
Aashita Kumar, Mumbai
Rajkummar Rao
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Manoj Bajpayee is a
stellar actor. His recent
act in Aligarh and in the
short film Taandav prove
exactly that. Heres hoping
his performances are
cherished long after the
films have left the screens.
Devendra Kumar, Ranchi
Your Last Word, Requiem
for Bravery (March 23) is
a fitting tribute to the late
Neerja Bhanot as well as
to Ram Madhvanis film
Neerja. Sonam Kapoor
deserves kudos for her
portrayal of the brave
airhostess who laid down
her life in the line of duty.
MPS Chadha, Mohali
The tete-a-tete with Zaheer
Khan (Bowled Over,
March 23) showcased a
different side to the Indian
pace bowler, who laughs
and cries while watching
movies like a true blue
Hindi film buff.
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The dysfunctional family in Kapoor & Sons seems to have touched hearts
KAPOOR & SONS

FAMILY NO. 1
Welcome to what you could call, Karan

Johars version of Dil Dhadakne Do meets
Monsoon Wedding. The film has top-notch
performances. Rishi Kapoor transforms
into a nonagenarian with the help of heavy
prosthetics and the right body language.
Rajat Kapoor, a fine actor, goes through the
role effortlessly and complementing him is
Ratna Pathak Shah. Nursing a dark secret
of his own, Fawad Khan as Rahul is the
catalyst. Fawads performance competes
with Rishis in terms of impact and
brilliance. Sidharth Malhotra is earnest and
Alia Bhatt dazzles as usual. Director Shakun
Batras Kapoor & Sons reinvents the family
film genre.
Sumeet Nadkarni, Mumbai
GOOD EFFORT
Kapoor & Sons is a fresh and novel attempt at
family drama. The film, produced by Dharma
Productions, doesnt have any resemblance to
the fluffy filmmaking style of producer Karan
Johar. The most attractive part of the film, apart
from Fawad Khan, is the way homosexuality has
been handled. The movie talks about relevant
themes using the relatable Kapoor characters as
a medium. A whimsical grandfather obsessed with
dying (Rishi Kapoor), his weary accountant son
(Rajat Kapoor) and nagging wife (Ratna Pathak
Shah) are the strength of this film. Avoiding
clichs, Kapoor & Sons brings maturity and
complexity to a tested and tried genre.
Priyadarshan Babu, Mumbai
FAMILY DRAMA AT ITS BEST

Its high time Indians acknowledge the fact that
all families are dysfunctional, in some degree.
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Kapoor & Sons makes
you laugh in the first half
and cry in the second.
Loved all the characters
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@carthicck:
Kapoor & Sons is a well
written and executed
film with brilliant
performances by Alia
Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra
and Fawad Khan.
@maheshkumarn99:
Kapoor & Sons is an
awesome movie with
a great message. The
second half of the film
left me sobbing.
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With Kapoor & Sons you witness the same. Every
person in the audience is able to identify with
family intrigue as its played out in the film. Not
just their dysfunctions and unresolved issues, the
movie showcases the conflicts and the ultimate
reconciliation.
Suneha Gupta, New Delhi
FAMILY GAME
Kapoor & Sons revolves around a contemporary
but conflicting family. Alia Bhatt, Fawad Khan
and Sidharth Malhotra have done an immaculate
job portraying their young characters. Ratna
Pathak Shah and Rajat Kapoor keep the audience
engaged with their constant marital bickering and
emotional friction. Rishi Kapoor, through his lively
attitude and optimism, steals the show. Watch
this movie with your family to accept and love it
with all its flaws.
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Shakun Batras Kapoor & Sons is driven by

superlative performances. Shakun weaves magic
into the interpersonal conflicts and even makes
the most mundane confrontations in a family
come alive. Ratna Pathak Shah is splendid. Her
volatile chemistry with Rajat Kapoor is flawless.
Rishi Kapoor, under layers of make-up, dazzles
with his spunk and naughtiness. Fawad Khan
is fabulously sensitive and at ease playing the
perfect son with a dark secret. Sidharth Malhotra
and Alia Bhatt too are brilliant.
Dr K Karthik Rao, Chennai
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Ki & Ka reverses the existing gender roles and makes a case for partners finding their own calling in
a relationship. If a man is a better caregiver then he should revel in being a homemaker. The idea
seems to have struck a chord and the film is getting good word-of-mouth support. Rocky Handsome
didnt generate much impact despite the Hollywoodish action scenes. It can seek solace from the fact
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but thank u fr holding my hand &
walking me thru this difficult life
hope u happy wherever u are.
Arjun Kapoor may have come

a long way since his debut
in 2012 in Ishaqzaade, but
the loss of his mother Mona
Kapoor hurts him still. On
her death anniversary, he
chose to remember her with
a sweet memory from his
childhood thanking her for
all the love.
@juniorbachchan: Come on girls lets win this!!! #Wt20 #INDvWI Cmon guys,
gotta support the ladies too!!!
Abhishek Bachchan champions sports like no other, including unconventional

ones like football and kabaddi. Even in his support for cricket, he took the route
rather less travelled and cheered for the Indian womens team in the T20 World
Cup. Though the team lost the match, Abhishek sure won a lot of hearts.
@ayushmannk: The vibe at

the Edens was (y) and Kolkata
is partying at Park Street.
Sneaked a selfie
@aliaa08: @rawatniraj1500 thank

you for your lovely card :) <3
Alia Bhatt
has amassed
quite the fan
following and
the number of
wishes from
her fans on
her birthday
are proof.
And what a
gracious move
on Alias
part to thank
her fans
personally!
Ayushmann
Khurrana
took his love
for cricket
to the next
level when
he travelled
to Kolkata
for the T20
match against
Pakistan and
even partied
on the streets
when India
won.
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Whos that person who

has brought you the most
happiness in life?
Santosh Bhatia, Panchkula
My parents. And then of
course, my children Luv,
Kush and Sonakshi. Above
all their mother (Poonam
Sinha).
What bothers you most
about the world?
Neeraj Sabarwal, Chandigarh
The negativity, undesirable
elements, unclean
surroundings, unwanted
guests, irritating friends,
tried and tested girlfriends
and hyper pets, especially
dogs.
How can I become the
next Vijay Mallya?
Richa Katiyar, Ranchi
Really, do you want to
go to jail or seek bail that
badly? Or you want an
What is your favourite activity?
Anil Bhatia, Haryana

Just doing timepass besides politics. Or do you consider
them to be one and the same thing?
easy way out? Use girl

and glamour power; mix
it with gun power, goon
power, money power,
muscle power, fraud/
loot power and then fly
out of the country to a
safe haven. PS: In todays
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above the law are generally
close to the law ministers.
In your time, a typical
heros image used to
be that of a shareef
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the hero to be a badmash
shareef. How would you

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Id rate it five stars. But
we could only rate such
a transition on a person
to person basis, differing
from situation to situation.
What is the most important quality a person
should possess?
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In a lighthearted way, the
quality of being important
is the most important.
Apart from that we should
include human qualities
such as simplicity,
kindness, honesty.
Who has been that friend
you can count on in all
situations of life?
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My wife and my friend
Poonam. Also, my fans, as
well as my critics, are my
friends.
Mahatma Gandhi wanted
ministers to hold the
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MK Gandhi was right.
And I cant be expected
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Mahatma Gandhi.
Which is that elusive goal
you aspired for but could
not achieve?
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By reminding myself
constantly to believe in
them.
The late and great Balraj Sahni in Do Bigha

Zameen. Also, Amitabh Bachchan in Black. I
would also suggest lead players like Ranveer
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he trailer of
Azhar has aired
and Emraan
Hashmi seems
to be in cracking
form. Hes got
the playing
shots, the swaggers, the
mannerisms down pat.
You almost believe youre
watching one of the most
wristy players, Mohmmed
Azharuddin, in action.
Azhar was one of the
most successful players
and captains India has
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21. His record of winning
14 Test matches was the
best by an Indian captain
then. It was bettered
later by Sourav Ganguly,
who had 21 Test wins as
captain.
Azhar was the true
cricketing superstar,
leading a glamorous life,
linked with hot starlets
and seemingly blessed
by the gods to change the
nature of an innings by
the flick of his wrists. He
was also an agile fielder,
taking 105 catches in the
Emraan Hashmi and Mohmmed Azharuddin
99 tests he played. But

one thing he let slip was
his alleged involvement
with bookies. Hanse
Cronje, the South African
cricketer accused of fixing
matches, named Azhar as
one of his accomplices.
That led to shitstorm, the
marks of which are yet
found on the ceiling. The
very fans who believed he
was God now hate saying
his name aloud. No one
rose so high and fell so
low as Azhar in Indian
cricket. And we hope the
upcoming film helps lay
some ghosts to rest.

MS Dhoni is another
cricketer who can lay
claim to being Indias most
successful captain. He
has led India to victory in
the 2007 inaugural World
Twenty20 championship
and in the 2011 World Cup
finals. His 294 dismissals
as a wicketkeeper in Tests
are the most by an Indian.
Then, hes also known as
one of the best finishers
in the game, leading his
team to many nail-biting
victories through the
strength of his batting.
Earlier in his career,

Dhoni was known for his
Helicopter Shot, a straight
to the heavens sixer he
perfected. Now, he controls
his aggression and plays
according to the situation.
Dhoni too is known
for his proximity to
Bollywood stars John
Abraham is a personal
friend and his penchant
for fast bikes. So far, hes
been free of any betting
taint and had has led
a more sedate life than
Azhar. His journey has
been that of a grassroots
cricketer in Jharkhand,
coming up through sheer
grit and determination and
even serving a stint in the
Railways as a TTE. Dhoni
came in at an era where
cricketing legends like
Sourav Ganguly, Sachin
Tendulkar, Virender
Sehwag and Rahul Dravid
were at their peak. The
fact that hes managed to
carve a niche despite their
presence speaks of his iron
will. Lets hope Sushant
Singh Rajput proves equal
to playing Mr Cool on
n
screen
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