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Im the most imperfect man: I have become the face of John Abraham fear: Bipasha Basu
Actor-producer John Abraham, currently busy promoting his film I, Me Aur Main, says he is the most imperfect man. I am not perfect. I am the most imperfect man. Any man who says that he is perfect, trust me, its a lie. I have tried. I have lied I am trying to be a better human being, John told reporters at I, Me Aur Main press meet. The entire star cast of the film was present at the promotions including Chitrangada Singh, Prachi Desai and Goldie Behl. The 40-year-old says I, Me Aur Main is a tribute to all women. The film is releasing on March 1st and March 8th is Womens Day, so this film is dedicated to all the women. Its a tribute to women, he said. Describing his kind of girl, John said: Definitely, she will be simple. The beauty about any relationship is its simplicity. Just settle down with the one with whom you have a connection. In the film, Prachi will be seen as the-girl-next-door and finds similarity between her and her Bipasha Basu seems to have become the common face of horror films. After Raaz 3, she will be seen next in Suparn Vermas Aatma. I have become the face of fear. I dont mind being a trend setter. Horror is a genre of entertainment and if it has the producers and the audience, then why not, she said at the launch of the first look of the film held here Monday evening. Talking about the horror films which she has been a part of, the actress clarified that all of them had been different in their own way. Each and everyone of them has had very different roles, the actress said. Basu added that it was the script and screenplay of the film which attracted her to take it up. While I was listening to the narration, I thought the film would be fabulous. The script and screenplay attracted me, she said. Talking about the genre of horror, Basu feels that it is at its nascent stage at the moment
and has a lot of potential. I feel that horror is at the nascent stage at the moment. We can do so many different things with horror as a genre,
she said. Directed by Suparn Verma, the film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui opposite Bipasha Basu.
COMMUNITY
Calling all youth in the city of Mississauga! In collaboration with the City of Mississauga and members of the Mississauga Arts Council - Limelight Association of
LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! THE Deepika Padukone launches her MISSISSAUGA YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL Facebook page CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
charge, however, tickets must be reserved as they are handed out on a first-come-firstserve basis. The deadline for submissions is April 1, 2013. In order to participate in Twitter page@theMYFF. ABOUT MYFFMississauga Youth Film Festival (MYFF) is a youth film festival dedicated to showcase the talent of youth filmmakers here in The launch of Deepika Padukones official Facebook page has created a massive buzz on social media. She already holds a strong digital presence, with a whooping 2.6 million followers on Twitter. However, with the introduction of her Facebook page, her Internet fan base is expected to rise and reach over 5 million, soon. Deepikas official Facebook page looks more like a reflection of her life, marking a few milestones in both her career and personal life. Simply put, her page is informative, interesting and fun, along with lots of photos from her childhood to her current acting career today. Now, how could a Deepika fan resist that! After two back-to-back hits, Cocktail and Race 2, Deepika is extremely excited about her recently launched Facebook page. Citing her excitement, she said, I have never been on Facebook before. Now with this launch, I am really excited to be on this interactive platform and be able to connect with my fans!
Youth Artists, we present to you the Mississauga Youth Film Festival (MYFF). The purpose of the film festival is not only to showcase the talents of Mississauga youth, but to inspire them to continue creating short films. The MYFF will take place on Friday, May 3rd 2013, as a part of the celebrations for REBEL - Mississauga Youth Arts Week. It will be held at the Meadowvale Theatre (6315 Montevideo Rd.) starting at 7 p.m. and ending at approximately 9 p.m. The winners of the best films, chosen by a panel of professional judges as well as the general public, will be awarded prizes for their efforts and quality shown through their cinematography. Awards include gift cards, memberships and the chance to have their film featured at Celebration Square. Admissions will be free of
the film festival, the youth filmmakers, working independently or in groups of no more than 5 people, must be between the ages of 13-24. The individual or the group must then submit a film that is no shorter than three minutes but no longer than ten minutes. It can be a past school project or a short film that was created for the event, and ideally it would be related to the theme of REBEL. All films submitted must be appropriate for all ages and must abide by the guidelines, which are available by clicking here. For the release form, click here. For more information on this event or if you would like to be a participant in the MYFF, please email MYFF directly at myff.mississauga@gmail. com. More details can be found online by visiting www. mississaugaar tscouncil.com or www.myffmississauga. wordpress.com, or visit its
Mississauga. It will be as part of Mississauga Youth Arts Week (May 1-May 7, 2013) and will be a collaboration with the City of Mississauga and members of the Mississauga Arts Council - Limelight Association. ABOUT REBEL 2013 The name, REBEL, was established in 2011 to mark the launch of National Youth Arts Week. Mississaugas signature REBEL week features terrific events every day for seven days. All events are designed for youth by youth and anyone can either participate or host their own event. For 2013, REBEL goes underground by seeking out artists 18 to 30 years of age to submit their proposals for events that may take place in nontraditional spaces such as parking garages, basements, tunnels and other underground spaces
Just like the beautiful actress, her fans are equally delighted about the launch of her Facebook page and are looking forward to watch her timeline
progress! So get ready to get an exclusive glimpse into the life of Deepika Padukone at www.facebook.com/ deepikapadukone.
Peel Police denies South Asian Media to photograph Kashmiri and other separatist protestors at Pearson Convention Centre at Indias Republic Day celebrations in Toronto
Some Kashmiri and other separatists protested at Pearson Convention Centre, Brampton while waving Pakistani flags. The venue was hosting the Republic Day of India celebrations held under the aegis of the Consulate General of India and Panorama India on 27th January 2013. Peel Police denied the media, some of whom were members of the South Asian Press Club of Canada, to take the photographs of the protesters and this raises a lot of questions, such as is the establishment in Canada favouring the protestors? The above pictures were taken later from facebook.
BUSINESS NEWS
Minister Kenney Pays Tribute to Black Canadians in Law Enforcement
As part of Black History Month, all Canadians are invited to take part in recognizing the achievements of black Canadians who work in law enforcement, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced. Black Canadians have made significant contributions to all areas of Canadian life, and this year we are focusing our celebration on the contributions of past black pioneers and present leaders who have done so much to serve and protect our communities, said Minister Kenney, at the Canadian War Museum for the launch of Black History Month. Among the participants at the event, Minister Kenney celebrated the attendance of Devon Clunis, who last year became Canadas first black Chief of Police. The Minister also recognized Lori SealeIrving, who was the first black woman to become a commissioned officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The launch event also provided an opportunity to honour the courage of one black Canadian hero who this past year went beyond the call of duty and heroically saved three lives in Ottawa. For his brave actions, Minister Kenney presented Abdulkadar Mohamed Dualeh with the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal. These inspirational stories CBSA Declaration Card. Smart border management includes border services that leverage technology to assist in reducing wait times and congestion at Canadas busiest airports. By the end of March 2013, travellers arriving at Terminal 1 should also be able to choose an ABC kiosk to streamline a portion of their
Diverse Canada
CBSA Regional Director General for the GTA, Goran Vragovic, left, MP Ted Opitz, Minister of State (sport) Bal Gosal, and GTAA vp guest and terminal services Pamela Griffith-Jones pose with one of the 20 new ABC (Automated Border Clearance) machines at Pearson airport in Toronto, February 8, 2013. The CBSA and GTAA installed 20 self serve kiosks which should double capacity at Canadas busiest airport
service which demonstrates our Governments approach to smarter border management and making travel easier for Canadians, said Minister of
State Gosal. Thanks to the close partnership between the GTAA and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canadian citizens
remind us of the significant contributions that black Canadians have made throughout our shared history, said Minister Kenney. I encourage Canadians to celebrate Black History Month by participating in the many events that will take place across the country and by learning more about the law enforcement pioneers that we are honouring today. Newly appointed Citizenship Judge and Guyana native, John Dennison, led the audience in a reaffirmation ceremony. The Canadian citizens in attendance got the chance to repeat the oath of citizenship and express their continued commitment to our great country. Since 1995, Canada has celebrated the legacy of black Canadians every February as part of Black History Month. To discover more stories and learn about the black community, visit the Black History Virtual Museum at cic.gc.ca/blackhistorymonth. Follow us on Twitter at www. twitter.com/CitImmCanada border clearance process. The launch of ABC at Toronto Pearson is an important step in the continued expansion of this secure and innovative service. While this innovative technology is new to Toronto Pearson International Airport, it has already proven to be enormously successful in Vancouver and Montral.
HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood actor Hilary Swank had spent a few weeks in India in 2006 as a teaching assistant and caregiver at an orphanage in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. And the Hollywood star has revealed that the incredible experience not just touched her then, but has remained with her through the years. I was going through a challenging time in my life and it felt like I just needed to get outside of myself and be reminded that there are other people struggling too. So, I went to India for five weeks. I worked with children in orphanages and schools, she said in a recent TV interview, and added, It was one of the most incredible experiences and I am still to this day, really touched. Hillary SwankHer India experience, as well as her work in films, has taught her much about life, the 38-yearold shares. Ive learned many things. I think one is that I continually learn that I need to be less judgmental. I think Im not. But, Im constantly reminded to be more openminded and that theres so much more that I want to learn about I know we keep
placing it ahead of three Oscar favorites, namely Silver Linings Playbook, Lincoln and Les Misrables.
coming back to this about different ways of looking at life, she said. Hilary still gets cold feet on set Her power-packed performances have got her two Oscars, but actor Hilary Swank still gets the jitters when she goes on a new films set. Butterflies. Always. I dont sleep the night before. Its like the first day of school. Thats the only thing I can compare it to. And you hope that youre going to get along with
everybody, the 38-year-old recently said in an interview. Asked if being tough helps in the world of Hollywood, she said, No. As an actor, you have to wear your heart on your sleeve and you have to be very open. You cant ever be closed off or you cut yourself off from the very emotion you need to play characters. Swank will be next seen in a movie with Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones, and another film called Race to Save Nome.
Office top spot for the third week running. The feature length movie has now earned almost $310M in total. The Western starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio, which has been released in 66 countries, is ahead of Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. This gory take on the Brothers Grimm tale was in second place with the weekend takings coming to $24.21M.
Before My Time from Chasing Ice Everybody Needs a Best Friend from Ted
Pis Lullaby from Life of Pi Skyfall from Skyfall Suddenly from Les Misrables
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Every season, a fresh group of Bollywood celebrities come to television to judge or host reality shows. Vivek Oberoi, Tusshar Kapoor and Neha Dhupia are the latest to make the journey from Bollywood to TV as judges. Many others have come before them, but very few have made a lasting impression, or been able to generate record-breaking TRPs. Of course, the exceptions are Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan. These two superstars have delivered consistently with their respective shows Kaun Banega Crorepati and Bigg Boss. Perhaps the reason other stars havent been able to crack the code is because they think of TV as a stepping stone. Its easy money, as reality shows last three months at the most; its also less taxing on their schedules, as they need to shoot one or two days a week. Having a Bollywood star on a TV show used to be a unique selling point years ago. Now, with almost everyone having
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different reality shows, whats interesting then is seeing wellknown stars you dont get to see much of otherwise. So, seeing an impressive Madhuri Dixit in Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa, which she has been doing for two seasons in a row, or a Juhi Chawla who hasnt been seen much TV, or waiting for Sridevi or Rekha to debut on TV, is exciting. At the end of the day, film stars are in demand on TV only if they generate curiosity and guarantee that a certain loyal fan base will tune in regardless of the show.
for their individuality rather than the reality show they feature in. In fact, very few actors have been able to become the face of a show. Can you imagine KBC without Amitabh, or Bigg Boss without Salman? With many faces repeated on
Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who was quite active on the small screen before making it big in filmdom, will again be seen in
appeared on the small screen, it isnt a surprise anymore. Besides, the charisma and screen presence of a certain actor and his/her ability to connect with the audience is a big factor. Jumping from
one show to the other is also counterproductive. Sonali Bendre, Farah Khan, Maiaika Arora Khan are personalities who are frequently seen on TV, but the viewer associates with them
of Wasseypur, Prakash Jhas Chakravyuh about Maoists problem in the country, and historical drama Chittagong. Manoj is playing a CBI agent in his forthcoming film Special Chabbis. The heist drama directed by Neeraj Pandey, also stars Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher in the key roles. Kajal Aggarwal and Jimmy Shergill are also part of the impressive cast.
a special episode of TV series Hum Ne Li-Hai Shapath. Shooting for an episode of series Shapath where my character from Special Chabbis will feature, the 43-year-old tweeted. The series comes on Life OK and when approached,
Dhulias TV series Hum Bambai Nahin Jayenge and Swaabhimaan and after the success of Satya, he shifted his focus to the big screen. Last year, he was seen in much appreciated films like Anurag Kashyaps crime thriller Gangs
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Ive made mistakes, but Ive no Babies are your biggest strength, regrets: Neha Dhupia biggest weakness: Vivek Oberoi
Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia, whose career has been a mixed bag so far, admits she has made mistakes in her career but says she doesnt regret any of them. The former Miss India has been a part of popular films like Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Singh Is Kinng as well as duds like Sheesha and Paying Guest. I have made mistakes, but they are not regrets, and I dont want to talk about my mistakes, said Neha in an interview. There is no such thing as wrong films. A mistake could be not waking up in the morning and going to the gym, or if you are rude to someone or someone misunderstands you. I am not god, so I am not perfect. But there are no regrets, she added. The 32-year-old admits she has turned down many offers that she thought were not suited for her. I got many opportunities, but I didnt want to be a part of them. Sometimes you cant relate to something or you feel you are too young or old to do something. I have refused a lot of work. It is not like I reject work, but I dont agree with some things at times. I just feel that roles should add value to me also. If its a great role and even if there is one scene, I will do it, she said. Vivek Oberoi, who became a proud father of a baby boy Feb 6, is completely in love with his son and reveals how he hasnt even slept in the last 48 hours. These babies are your biggest strength and biggest weakness also. They cast a spell on you when you look into their eyes. When I first looked my son in his eyes, I felt like I could do anything for him, the 36-year-old, who is married to Priyanka, said here in an interview. Normally, when we have to leave for a shoot, we try to sleep for an extra hour, said Vivek and added that nowadays while going for work, he wakes up two hours earlier so that he can hold his son and spend time with him. So you feel if you have them, you have everyone. Similarly, they are your weakness. I havent slept in the last 48 hours because I was worried about my baby as he was having hiccoughs. This is the first time I have felt this way, I havent slept for a long time, added Vivek.
Neha entered the film world after a brush with modelling. She says models are not very good actors, and there are better actors than her in the industry. However, she doesnt believe in competing with anyone. There are better actors than us (models) in the industry. Everyone has a (different) magic and I feel that you can only last those many years and get those many more films. Maybe my magic doesnt come across that much, but everyone has something. There is something special about me, maybe not as much as someone else, she said. The actress said she loves being
a part of the film industry, and that having a star parent would have made it easier for her. It is easier when you have a parent in the industry you have someone who is selflessly guiding you. If I had a godfather, things would have been different, but even if it is not there, it is okay. I love being in the industry, she said. Neha also added that she doesnt agree with stereotypical assumptions about the industry being tough on girls. People say the industry is a certain way and it is tough for girls, but I have never encountered anything like thatMy morals are very high, she said.
He has finalised a name for his son. Yes, I have thought of a name but we will announce it only after a puja. It will start with
V. Viveks next release is Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story that also stars Neha Sharma and hits theatres Friday.
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The Hindi Writers Guild held a discussion on Mr Jasbir Kalravis recent novellette Amrit at the Brampton Library on 10th of Feb 2013. Mr Suman Ghai, Dr Indu Raizada, Ms Talat Zahra, Ms Surjit Kaur, Mr Piara Singh and Mr Balraj Cheema were some of the distinguished litterateurs who talked about the book.
I would like to thank UTV for this. Its a great moment for all the people who loved Yash uncle and the people who are associated with the family. We will all miss him, a visibly teary-eyed Rani told reporters. Chopra died Oct 21 last year due to dengue. He was 80. The statue shows Chopra with his trademark cap and camera and it has been unveiled by the late filmmakers wife Pamela Chopra and younger son Uday Chopra. Pamela, who has sung songs
not forget him. I really like the statute, especially with this favorite cap and his camera. A veteran filmmaker, Chopra initially made social dramas like Dharamputra and Waqt and thriller Ittefaq. Later, he gave hit romantic sagas Daag, Kabhi Kabhie, Silsila, and Chandni and the success of these films earned him the sobriquet The King of Romance. An emotional Uday said his father will be remembered for his work.
The statue will be put up at the UTV Stars Walk of Stars at Bandra Promenade Feb 15 along with those of Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor whose memorable avatars in a statue form have already been installed for the fans. Others from the film industry who attended the unveiling included Shatrughan Sinha and his wife Poonam, Poonam Dhillon, Parineeti Chopra, and Prem Chopra. Many of them shared their experience with Chopra.
A former Miss India, Esha might also be working on the Indian version of Lara Croft:
Tomb Raider. She will also be working on her third film with the Bhatts this year.
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Tias Talk with Bollywood Dancer & Actress Bhavna Pani The Lead in BHARATI at Sony Centre Toronto
Tias Talk
Bhavna Pani is a Bollywood actress and model. She has also learned Contemporary Modern dance and is also trained in Kathak and Odissi. She is an exquisite and talented dancer and actress. She is most famous for being the heroine of Bharati The Show - the most succesful Bollywood musical in many countries. I had a chance of talking to her while she is here in Toronto for her Show BHARATI in Toronto at Sony Centre on 9th -10th Feb, 2013. Where were you born and raised? I was born and raised in Mumbai. The heart of Bollywood cinema. I did my education and dance training here as well. How do you think the environment you were in and your surroundings shaped for what you do now? My environment was definitely very conducive to my choice of profession. My father, essence of India. And I try to bring that to the audiences here. So that they can get either get initiated or re-connected or simply just feel proud of belonging to such a rich cultural heritage. My job is to be the face of India,like a mini ambassador, both on stage and off- stage. Who are your favorite dancers and performers.? My inspiration are legendary Gurus like Late Kelucharan Mahapatra (Odissi) and Pandit Birju Maharaj (Kathak). In Bollywood, only two actors inspire me- Mr.Naseeruddin Shah and as a dancer Madhuri Dixit. What are you currently working on? What do you have in mind for the near future? I am currently working on a new venture on stage, which will be announced by our producer Mr.Deshe very soon. I also just completed my Diploma couse in Contemporary Dance from Terrence Lewis Academy. Apart from that, back in India, I am busy doing films and modeling in TV commercials. -Tia Virdi
UdayShankar Pani is a film maker himself and I have grown up on sets of movies,like
GANDHI that he would work on. But inspite of all this, my family wasnt in favor of me
having a career in performing arts. But I was very clear about my choice and finally they had to relent to my persistence. What led you to realize that you wanted to be involved with music and performances and wanted to be an actor and performer? I was training in Indian classical dance and music since the age of 6yrs. So I was fairly young, in my early teens, when I decided that I wanted to choose performing arts as my career. My mother always said, that I had learnt to dance before I began to walk...
so I guess, it was a part of my DNA. Although, I became an actor by chance, as movies was never my goal... but things just happened for me and I ended up working in films at a very young age. But my ultimate dream was to always be on stage and be recognized all over the world as a complete performer. How do you think you are impacting the south asian community around the world with your work? I think , with a show like Bharati, I am just trying to encompass the authentic
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Advani creates history, enters Cricket is first love of actors, I may pre-quarters of Welsh Open play next year: Salman Khan
Pankaj Advani on Wednesday created history by becoming the first Indian cueist ever to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the BetVictor Welsh Open Pro Snooker Series, defeating former world champion, Englands Shaun Murphy, 4-3 at Newport, Wales. Eight-time world champion Advani, the only active player to compete at the highest level in both billiards and snooker concurrently in the same season, reigned supreme at the green baize to enter the Round of 16, where he would be facing either 2006 world champion Graeme Dott of Scotland or Irelands Fergal OBrien. Im ecstatic about this win. Defeating a player of Murphys calibre, that too in a main event, requires one to play out of his skin. I guess thats what happened! Advani said. The atmosphere was electrifying. Competing at such a high level and with family and friends all over the world watching live makes you realise youre part of something massive. A grand occasion requires a grand approach, added Advani, who became the youngest Indian ever to win eight World titles in any sport, following his World Billiards title triumph in October last year in Leeds. In the match between Advani and 2005 world professional snooker champion Murphy, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who was guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the third edition of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), is happy that actors are doing well on the cricket field and says he may hit the ground next year. The month-long tournament began Saturday. I may play next year. The disadvantage with actors is that we are very busy. We have very long hours of work. In spite of all this, they are playing well. This is because cricket is their first love, Salman told reporters Saturday, at the end of the second match here. The 47-year-old, riding high on the success of his blockbusters like Bodyguard, Dabangg and Dabangg 2, said he plans to travel with the team to different venues. He is happy that people are getting hooked on to the CCL tournament. It is a good thing that people are getting hooked on to this. It is great that actors are playing good cricket. It is a good combination of acting and cricket, said the actor who would undertake a long-delayed trip abroad for treatment, which he had put off because of his acting schedule and the blackbuck poaching case in court. Salman is suffering from trigeminal neuralgia and aneurysm. The patient in this condition suffers acute pain in his head, cheeks
the 27-year-old Bangalorean started with a bang in Frame 1, putting his opponent under pressure immediately with some exceptional potting to win it 75-15. Murphy bounced back though in the second with a break of 71 to pocket the frame 10010. Advani replied with the highest break of the match, a 121 clearance, to take back his lead in the third frame and then widened the gap with a 51 break to secure the fourth. The match was all class with breaks and quality safety play. From here on, Murphy took the attack to his Indian opponent by winning the next two frames to enforce the decider. What looked like a one-sided affair in favour of Advani turned out to be a cracker. The Englishman gathered enough momentum to tip the odds in his favour entering into the seventh frame but it was
Advani who used his billiards prowess to make Murphy commit mistakes and concede points through fouls. Advani then hit the final nail in the coffin with a well-crafted 36 break before Murphy surrendered the match at 6415. The commentary team was all praise for Advanis display of world class snooker being a billiards expert. This is Advanis first professional season. Advani had defeated former world champion Peter Ebdon 4-3 to enter the draw of 32 in the Welsh Open. Earlier this season, he defeated some of the big names in the Pro circuit like Steve Davis, Jimmy White, Nigel Bond, Alan McManus, Michael Holt, Mark King, Ryan Day and John Higgins to stamp his authority on the professional snooker world.
and jaws. Salman had revealed to the media that he had the first attack of pain in the left side of his face during the making of his film Partner (2007) and that the pain came back while he was shooting
for Veer (2010). He has now been suffering from the pain continuously since last year. In 2011, Salman underwent a surgery in the US for the painful condition.
batsman like Ross Taylor in our ranks. He will add muscle, panache and of course, experience, to our middle order in the forthcoming season, Sushanto Roy, Managing Director, Sahara Adventure Sports Ltd, said. The only other player transfer to have taken place this season is that of T Suman from Mumbai Indians to Pune Warriors India.
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MOVIE TALK
The locals of Ghaziabad have moved court against actor Sanjay Dutts next film, Zila Ghaziabad, protesting against the subject of the film. They believe that the movie will dent the image of the city and provoke the youth to enter crime. Parmarth Samiti, the local organisation thats opposing the movie, has threatened that if the scenes and dialogues defaming Ghaziabad are not replaced, then the agitation will grow more intense. The police, on the other hand, has no interest in backing them. Agitating and bringing the city to halt is not a smart solution. We will take action against anybody taking the law in their own hands, says Ghaziabad SSP Prashant Kumar. The films director, Anand Kumar, is also fuming. Its rubbish because I am not defaming the place. Once the film releases, the place will come into the limelight. Otherwise who is bothered about Ghaziabad? This is a place from where revenue is generated through taxes, but no one knows about it. My question to them is that if they have not watched a single frame of the film, why are they commenting on it? he asks. Anand also counters the allegation that the city is shown in bad light. Once they see the film, theyll be more than happy. I have showd the
Sanjay Dutts Zila Ghaziabad in Akshay Kumar-Karan Johar to title trouble finally team up!
A few weeks back, Akshay Kumar made a statement in jest: Karan (Johar) doesnt take me in his films. He probably thinks Im not good enough. Call it a coincidence or just a stroke of luck, but we can confirm that the two will now be working together for the first time. By the start of next year, Akshay and Karan will collaborate on a film jointly produced by the formers Hari Om Entertainment and the latters Dharma Productions. Punit Malhotra will direct it. Karan says, Ive wanted to work with Akshay since a long time. Its amazing how the deal has come through so quickly. I met him at his gym, and we sat on the floor to discuss the nitty-gritties of the contract. We struck a deal in barely five minutes.And the filmmaker doesnt deny that Akshays comment may have triggered off the process. Actually, it may have started rolling after that. We met at a party, and what started off as a joke has turned into something serious, says Karan, who has known Akshays wife, Twinkle Khanna, since they were kids. He adds, Akshay has a
Filmmaker Abbas-Mustans action thriller Race 2 has become the first film of the year to enter Rs.100 crore club by grossing Rs.100.45 crore. Made at a budget of Rs.60 crore, the film came out Jan 25 and earned Rs.100.45 crore in two weeks of its release. We are glad that Race 2 is continuing its great run at the box office and holding its position throughout, Gaurav Verma, director India theatrical distribution, Studios, Disney UTV, said in a statement. We had complete faith in the film and are extremely happy that audiences have liked the film and have made it possible for the film to reach this position, he added. Co-produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Tips Music Films, the film features an ensemble
Uttar Pradesh police as one of the finest police forces in the country. Sanjay Dutt plays a cop who comes to Ghaziabad to eradicate the long-drawn gang fighting that has been on for years. Thats what the film is about, he explains. Claiming that he is ready to fight any objection against the
film, Anand says, I heard that a case has been filed against the films writer and me, but I havent received any intimation about it. The film, featuring Vivek Oberoi, Arshad Warsi and Minissha Lamba along with Sanjay, is expected to hit theatres on February 22.
strong grip over stories and screenplays. Hes very clear about the way he wants things to be. The film is going to be a very hard-hitting, mainstream commercial venture with an edge. It will also star another male actor, who the makers havent decided upon yet. We are far from casting a girl as well. The film hasnt even been titled yet.
For Punit, this is going to be a departure from his style of filmmaking, says Karan. Apparently, Punit has been working on this script for over a year now. He will start work on this film after completing his other project, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, which stars Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra.
Heres some good news for all movie buffs. PVR is set to host an Oscar Film Festival, where it will screen movies
are Lincoln, Les Miserables, Argo, Zero Dark Thirty, Life of Pi, The Impossible, Moonrise Kingdom and Silver Linings Playbook. They will be screened across PVR multiplexes in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad, from Feb 15 to Feb 21. The Oscar Awards ceremony is to be held Feb 24 in Los Angeles, US.
nominated for this years Academy Awards. With the film fraternity looking up to the Academy Awards for its quality cinema and global outlook, it is a feeling of pride to celebrate the Oscars, Sanjeev Bijli, joint managing director, PVR Limited, said in a statement.
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Anushka Shetty has done a few heroine centric roles in the past like Arundhati, but her upcoming film Rani Rudrama Devi will be in a whole new different level. The film is being earmarked as Indias first stereoscopic 3D film and the concept is based on the story of a real life individual with an inspiring tale. Apart from having the likes of Thotta Tharani for art, Ilayaraja for music and Neeta Lulla for costumes, the latest addition to this grandiose team is Rana Daggubati. Trade analysts believe that the inclusion of Rana in the film
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who realize how to save a marriage will remind you that it takes two to tango, dont begin thinking you made your partner behave in certain manner. 3. Sort out conflicts! If youve already taken your cooling off time frame and given some serious thought to the way you could be adding to the conflict, put aside several continuous hours to talk things over. In the event it seems like you always end up in shouting matches each time you are trying to work things out, you might want to carry this out inside a marriage counselors office. A unbiased third party experienced with how to save a marriage can really help keep matters sane so you can make some genuine improvement.You have to make the effort if you really want to save marriage! 4. Spend quality time together with each other! Not shelling out adequate quality time with each other is often what starts marriage problems in the first place. Subsequently once the
to reverse. Find something you both enjoy executing, so long as you can talk to each other while doing it, and schedule a period for the activity at least twice per week. 5. Have Patience! Most genuinely useful advice on, how to save a marriage wont present you with rapid solutions that you can get done in one day, but a great deal will give you tactics you can at the very least take a look at straight away. Whether you think that you require a short break from your companion to ease tensions or maybe you just need to give attention to each other a little bit more to prevent things from really deteriorating, theres always something you can do today to begin in the appropriate course. Are you trying to save marriage? Learn tips on how you can save your marriage and prevent an unnecessary divorce, especially if you are still in love because the ones most affected are the little children! Author: Stella Mak
TANDOORI FISH
Salmon Fish 500grams Ginger 2 inch root Garlic 1 tbsp Garam Masala 1 tsp Pepper Powder 2 tsp Paprika Powder 2 tsp (instead of food colour) Cumin Powder 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Powder 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice 15ml Salt to taste Olive Oil 2 tbsp For Garnishing Onion rings and Lemon wedges Golden Touch Mise en Place [2 hours] Mince and make a paste of Ginger and Garlic Mix in all Powders with Lemon Juice and Ginger/Garlic Paste Rub into each Salmon piece individually, and after the Salmon is well coated with the Masala, sprinkle the Oil in top* Marinate for at least 2 hours (overnight preferable) Golden Touch Steps [60 mins] Preheat Oven to 450F or 230C for 15 minutes
Fish is an important source of vitamins for all ages groups. Salmon Fish is Oily but considered healthy due to its high Protein content, Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin D. Omega 3 is naturally found in the following: The fats are naturally found in oily cold water Fish like Tuna, Salmon, and Sardines. Vegetable sources include Pumpkin Seeds, Flax Seeds, and Walnuts. Omega 3 helps in the healthy physical and mental development in babies, as it is in adults. Pep up your taste buds with marinated Tandoori Fish. Delicious Tandoori Fish is not hard to master and is unbelievably tasty. All that is needed to complete this meal is Basmati Rice. Things Youll Need
Spread the Fish in a single layer on a baking tray Bake in the centre of the oven in the same temperature for 1520 minutes. Turn over give it another 10 minutes. You Salmon Tandoori Fish is done and ready to be served Golden Touch Service Serve decorated with Onion rings, Lemon wedges and Biryani Rice. NOTES:*Oil helps retain the moisture during marination plus gives a good shine to the Fish
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One of the best actresses in tinsel town, Madhuri Dixit is very strict when it comes to health issues and adds she is quite good at multi-tasking too. I am a multi-tasker. I can do two things together. I am very strict with myself and my kids too. I handle my diet and I am responsible for my health, she said in an interview. During her long and successful innings in the filmdom, she churned out hits like Tezaab, Beta, Dil, Dil To Pagal Hai. However, her comeback film after her marriage with the US-based doctor Sriram Nene Aaja Nachle turned out to be a damp squib when it hit the theatres in 2007. The 45-year-old has now moved back to India along with her husband and two sons Arin and Raayan. She regained her popularity as the judge of dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and has now bagged two important films Dedh Ishqiya and Gulaab Gang. Asked her about competition, she said: I have never believed in that. I do what I like and I enjoy it. What are your strengths? I am a very hard working person. I am creative. I like to dance and act. I love whatever I am doing, said the actress. Talking about her two
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prestigious projects, she said that Anurag Kashyaps Gulaab Gang shooting is on and camera will start rolling for Vishal Bhardwajs Dedh Ishqiya in mid-February. Both the films have strong roles and very nice characters, she added. Sequel to critically acclaimed Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya also stars Huma Qureshi along with
Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi who were in the original. Madhuri is also known for her million dollar smile, but she regards legendary Madhubalas smile as the most beautiful. I love Madhubalas smile and I think it is the best in the industry, said the actress who is also a huge fan of Madhubala.
shooting location, which was their way of showing their love for Imran. But he was happy that they heard him out.
In OUATIM 2, the actor will play the role of a gangster and is sporting a unique look with a moustache.
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