1. Moods of
Masala! Mehndi! Masti!
on Page 14
Interview with
Nandita Das on Page 11
2. August 1, 2008
2 REALTY
Cruise gets bulletproof Jennifer and John’s romantic
cars for family weekend
Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer continue to heat
Tom Cruise is so determined to keep wife Katie Holmes up their relationship, this time by flying off to Mex-
and his three kids safe that he has had all his cars fit-
ico over the weekend.
ted with bulletproof glass, and got bombproof features in-
stalled in them. On June 13, the couple head-
ed for a little break at Casa
According to showbizspy. be a lie, for as a source tells Porsche 911 Turbo,” the Aramara, the expansive
com, the actor has kitted In Touch Weekly magazine, source said. beachfront home of Girls
out all the vehicles he owns Cruise owns all kinds of “Of course he loves every Gone Wild mogul Joe Fran-
with state of the art security cars.”Tom is a car nut. He minute behind the wheel, but cis, in Punta Mita, Mexico.
to keep his beloved family has practical everyday cars, he’s not stupid and he’s not The couple was accompanied
safe, reports the Daily Tele- classic collectibles and high- going to take any chances
by a group of friends and to-
graph. powered sports cars like the while he’s driving.”
gether they spent the week-
“It sounds like
Tom has taken a end lounging on the house’s
page out of one of beachfront patio, enjoying
his action movies. their Mexican getaway. “Jen
A-list celebrities spent time laying out on the
know they can’t be loungers on the patio. John
too careful,” says was always around, standing
a source. “Tom’s by her, making sure she was
vehicles look per- comfortable,” People quoted
fectly normal, but
an onlooker, as saying.
in reality they are
more like armored Before departing for Mexi-
trucks. He really, co, Aniston and Mayer were
really loves his also spotted discreetly hold-
cars and he can ing hands while double dat-
afford the best.” ing with Aniston’s best pal
To say that the and former ‘Friends’ co-star
actor must have Courteney Cox and her hub-
spent a small for- by David Arquette.
tune would not
3. August 1, 2008
NEWS 3
Upset Kat planning to
dump Salman
Rumours are rife that one of that after the incident Sal- self as he was playing the
the hottest couples in Bol- man and Katrina are not on host. ‘But certain things are
lywood, Salman Khan and talking terms. not in anyone’s control and it
Katrina Kaif, is heading for ‘Katrina is blaming Salman is destined to happen, ‘ Ka-
splitsville. The final blow for the entire episode, ‘ said trina told a leading TV chan-
to their relationship came in a common friend. nel in an interview.
the form of the spat between Katrina opined that Salman A close friend of Salman
Salman and Shah Rukh should have restrained him- said: ‘He is good at heart. He
Khan on Katrina’s took initiative for the
birthday. party to please Ka-
After splitting trina. But everything
from his former went wrong.’
girlfriend Aish- Salman and Katrina’s
warya Rai, Sal- relationship was al-
man had finally ready going through
cashed in all a rough patch. Ka-
his emotions on trina’s ambition is the
Katrina, but he reason for Salman’s
seems to have anguish. The Brit-
lost her too as she ish-born actress has
is quite upset with long stopped taking
him. Industry his advice regarding
sources said Ka- her professional life,
trina is no mood which irked the actor.
to forgive him Salman, who is
for his behaviour known for his hot
with Shah Rukh temper, had objec-
on her birthday tions to Katrina’s
which attracted choice of films, her
much media at- co stars and even the
tention. outfits she wore for
The sources said some films.
4. August 1, 2008
4 INTERVIEW
Interview with Aneez Bazmee, The Director Of ‘Singh Is Kinng’
With a string of back-to-back to Australia on a mission. ‘No Entry’ and ‘Welcome’. end of the day, they work at curing permissions, com- pal Sharma and Sonu Sood.
hits like ‘Deewangee’, ‘No How he gets there and be- ‘Singh Is Kinng’ is your the box-office, which means bating traffic and handling I am a writer first. When I
Entry’ and ‘Welcome’, Aneez comes a king forms the rest third comedy. Are comedies that the audience is lap- the police. Also, actors are write roles, I give every-
Bazmee is one of the most of the story. your forte? ping them up. Bollywood far more disciplined while one importance and make
highly paid and sought after What prompted you to repeat After ‘No Entry’ and ‘Wel- is about feel-good escapist shooting abroad and don’t sure that their characters are
directors in Bollywood to- the Akshay-Katrina combi- come’, I know I am associ- cinema. Everyone wants to have a regular string of visi- properly fleshed out. Mallika
day. He comes together with nation in ‘Singh Is Kinng’? ated with making comedies, have a good laugh at the end tors and friends on the sets. (Sherawat) was worried that
Akshay Kumar and Katrina I narrated the script to Ak- but that’s not how I would of the day over popcorn and What was the objective of she appeared just two reels
Kaif for the biggest release shay over the phone and he like to get typecast. My a drink. People who pay for shooting a video with Ak- before the interval in ‘Wel-
of 2008 – ‘Singh Is Kinng’, agreed instantly. He loved films will start looking for- tickets should walk out with shay Kumar and Snoop come’, but ended up bagging
releasing on Thursday, 7th the concept. I had worked mulaic after a point. I wrote a smile on their face. ‘Singh Dogg on the title song of tremendous appreciation.
August. A short tete-e-tete with Katrina (Kaif) in ‘Wel- some comedies for David Is Kinng’ is a complete fun ‘Singh Is Kinng’? We hear that Akshay charges
with the happening film- come’ earlier and share a Dhawan but have also made film. We made one for ‘Welcome’ a huge salary. Is that true?
maker: great comfort level with her. romantic films and thrillers Unlike other makers, you and now ‘Singh Is Kinng’ has He does but then his films
‘Singh Is Kinng’ is the most Even my producer (Vipul like ‘Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha’ take time to make your one, as the end credits roll. work brilliantly and produc-
awaited film of 2008. What’s Shah) has done ‘Namastey and ‘Deewangee’. After films? It’s a great marketing tool ers are willing to offer it to
it about? London’ with her. She fit ‘Singh Is Kinng’ releases, I take my time to write and and adds to the excitement him. So why not?
It’s about a kind-hearted the role to the tee anyway, I’m back to romance with execute a film. I admire those around the film. Also, I like Finally, any favourite scenes
Happy Singh (Akshay), who so we were more than happy a pure love story tentatively who make films in quick my films to end on a happy in ‘Singh Is Kinng’?
lives in a village in Punjab to have her back. If that isn’t called ‘It’s My Life’ starring succession. ‘Singh Is Kinng’ note. In any case, this music (Laughs) That’s a bad ques-
and wants to help people. enough, the audience loves Harman Baweja and Genelia happened quickly because video is no ordinary one. We tion to ask a director! I’m
But he becomes a pain in the Akshay-Katrina combi- D’Souza. Having said that, I my producer Vipul (Shah) managed to get the legend- meant to like every scene of
their neck because of his stu- nation on screen. It’s always don’t have a problem with had everything planned and ary rapper, Snoop Dogg on my film! On a serious note,
pidity. They get fed up with worked at the box-office. people who say that I make ready. This explains why I board. My college-going I think some of the action
him, fool him and send him You’ve done two comedies, mindless comedies. At the have a release within eight daughter screamed, “Oh my scenes we’ve canned on the
months of ‘Welcome’. god! Snoop Dogg!’” when I Gold Coast are absolutely
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5. August 1, 2008
NEWS 5
Smitten by Ranbir, Katrina has no time for Salman
The ‘IT’ and ‘HIT’ girl of making sure that she tion and chemistry Kat is paired opposite a the rift developing between
Bollywood, Katrina Kaif is gets the most from between the two hero of her age. So obvi- this babe and her beau Sal-
on a dream run at the box this golden phase of youngsters. ously with two young good man Khan.
office with back to back her career. Infact this film looking people get together The way this diva is choos-
5 hits in a row. And with Presently the ‘IT’ will mark Katrina on screen, the chemistry is ing the right filmy scripts
reports of Singh is Kinng girl is shooting with Kaif’s first film bound to be awesome. at the moment, we hope
and Yuvraaj being positive, heartthrob Ranbir with the younger Everyone who was pres- that she also concentrates
Katrina is slated for an un- Kapoor in Raj Ku- generation heroes ent on the sets of the film in constructing a positive
matched 7 hits in a row. mar Santoshi’s ‘Ajab of her age. And ac- couldn’t stop raving about script when it comes to her
Undoubtedly Kat baby is Prem ki Ghazab Ka- cording to sources how good they look togeth- love life with Sallu. After
considered amongst the hani’. According to on the sets, the er!” informs the source. all everyone likes to see a
select few who commands unit members she is good looking pair But is it that in this process happy ending.
a price and receives it. It having a blast shoot- shares an extreme- she isn’t been able to con-
seems she believes in the ing in Ooty pres- ly great chemistry. centrate on her personal
proverb; make hay while ently, and they rave “It’s the first time life? We all are aware about
the sun shines, and is really about her dedica-
Poets at Masala! Mehndi!
Masti! 2008
Poetry readings were held at the Masala! Mehndi! Masti! 2008 at the MMM
Writers Stage on 27 July 2008. The poetry session was organised by Far-
zana Doctor of ‘Desi Litt’ and Cheryll Antao-Xavier of ‘In Our Words’.
Apart from English, Hindi & Urdu poetry was also given a platform.
The participating poets were Dipak Mazumdar, Meena
Chopra, Cheryll Antao-Xavier, Rashmee Karnad-Jani,
Zohra Zoberi, Priti Dhamane, Bhuvaneshwari Pandey and
Nirmal Sidhu. Margaret Guzowski accompanied the poetry
with her yogic asans
6. August 1, 2008
6 NEWS
Yes, I’m wearing a Bikini: Priyanka different looks for the two
Priyanka was shooting in wear. And I don’t mind at will be wearing even tinier man Baweja’s sister Rowena after Krissh. And I’m doing halves set in two different
Miami for Karan Johar’s all. Because everyone else clothes.” who thought of Boo. I don’t one more Drona. periods. Boo was part of my
romantic comedy Dostana. Priyanka Chopra think it’d have happened But Love Story was special futuristic look. I feel this
And she had a ball. can’t stop raving without her. I’ve watched because I did my career’s film carried sci-fi in India to
“I’ve worked with Abhishek about the new love Boo acquire a life right in first double role with two another level.”
and John before. But never in her life. front of me. So it’s quite an Interestingly Love Story
like this. Their bonding is “No, his name exciting process.” 2050 will be followed
infectious. Dostana was one isn’t Harman. It’s So attached has Priyanka be- by another FX-motivated
big party. It’s a beachside someone called come to Boo that she wanted adventure saga Shankar’s
sporty film. And I’m very Boo, a pet robot to carry him home after the Robot. Priyanka had been
much a water babe. The di- teedy-bear who shooting. And the Bawejas signed for it when it was
rector Tarun Mansukhani’s accompanies me who’ve watched Priyanka a different set-up with
is new but his wit sparkles. everywhere in stand by their project from Shah Rukh Khan in the
He’s written a really urbane Love Story 2050. the time Kareena Kapoor lead.
tongue-in-cheek comedy.” He’s all pink and opted out, would be only “When FX turned a cor-
So has she changed her the cutest creature too happy to let Priyanka ner with Krissh I was part
mind about wearing a bi- on earth. I want to have Boo. of it. Now when it som-
kini? “The producer Karan take him home.” Says Priyanka, “This was ersaults with Love Story
Johar didn’t ask me to wear Explains the ac- one film that’s filled with 2050 and Drona I’m part
a bikini. And I wouldn’t be tress, “I was aware gadgets and electronic toys. of both.Am I proud to
comfortable in one. But this of Boo from the But Boo is special. Because be in these projects, or
is a beach movie. So it’s only time he was con- he’s mine. Love Story 2050 not?”
natural that I get into beach- ceived. It was Har- is my second hi-tech film
7. August 1, 2008
MONEY 7
Critical protection for you
and your retirement
Retirement. It’s supposed to bookkeeping. They are very sider critical illness insur-
be a wonderful time… a time comfortable, but definitely ance to help protect their
of relaxation and enjoyment concerned about saving for retirement savings. He ex-
that you’ve worked hard for, retirement, sending their plains that some group plans
saved for and looked for- kids to university and saving now offer critical illness
ward to over the course of for a rainy day. insurance, but since Mike
your working career. Mike and Sandy have a to- owns his own company,
But what if you or your part- tal of $250,000 in retirement he’ll need to consider an in-
ner is diagnosed with a criti- savings and are working dividually owned plan.
cal illness just before or after with their advisor to protect Mike and Sandy think about
you begin your retirement? the future growth of these it. They’re non-smoking,
If you’re not prepared, you assets so they can enjoy healthy individuals, so it’s
could spend a good portion their retirement. They think hard to imagine either one of
of your savings dealing with that putting money into their them suffering a critical ill-
that critical illness, putting ness. Still, they know it can
a major dent in the retire- happen.
ment portfolio that you’ve Jim assures them that the fi-
worked so hard to build over nancial commitment to pur-
the years.The five- to 10- chase a critical illness policy
year period just before and is affordable and, depending
after you retire is known as on how much coverage they
the “retirement risk zone.” purchase, the premium can
With such a short time hori- be about the same as the total
zon to retirement, absorbing fee that they pay on the mu-
the cost of a critical illness tual funds in their RRSPs.
during this period could put MIKE AND SANDY ARE
your retirement plans in se- READY. ARE YOU?
rious jeopardy. But there is Mike and Sandy decide to
something that can help mit- RRSPs will cover all their buy critical illness insurance
igate that risk: critical illness bases. and help protect their retire-
insurance. However, Mike and Sandy’s ment income.
SAVING FOR RETIRE- advisor, Jim, poses a ques- Take a look at your own situ-
MENT INVOLVES MORE tion: Suppose that, at age ation. Could you survive the
THAN RRSPS 60, one of them is diagnosed financial strain of a critical
Meet Mike and Sandy – both with a critical illness or has a illness? For most people, the
are 37 years old, nonsmok- stroke or a heart attack. How answer is no. Talk to your
ers and have three young will they cover the costs to advisor today about critical
children. Mike owns his own recover without tapping into illness insurance and how
landscaping business and their retirement nest egg? it can help protect you and
Sandy does the Jim suggests that they con- your retirement.
8. August 1, 2008
8 NEWS
Bollywood unites behind Muslim actors
Outright condemnation or working in films immediate- them. You just negate them. Sanjay Khan, a Muslim by “India has always been a sociates of Shah Rukh, de-
tight-lipped silence. India’s ly or face death. The email They can do whatever they religion, refused to com- secular country and Bolly- clined to comment on the
film fraternity Monday was received Sunday, a day want. Nobody listens to mad ment on the threats and just wood has always advocated threat.
united behind its Muslim after 21 blasts killed 50 peo- dogs. Nobody in the industry said: “I think this is a media
actors -- including the four ple and injured 200 in Guja- will give a reaction.” created hype and it is com-
Khans Shah Rukh, Aamir, rat’s main city Ahmedabad. According to Bollywood pletely blowing matters out
Prashant Pandey, trade analyst, people were of proportion. I don’t want
writer of Ram “shocked but the producers, to contribute and give more
Gopal Varma’s writers, directors or even the air to this (issue). There is no
“Contract”, an actors have not issued any threat to Bollywood so far as
action thriller
that released last
week and is said
to be uncannily
similar to how
the Ahmedabad
blasts played out,
said it was unfor-
tunate if actors
were being tar-
geted in the name
of religion.
“An actor has
no religion. One
cannot categorise
an actor on that
basis. His per-
statement on this yet”. all of this is concerned.”
sona is different
Describing the threats as Filmmaker Jagmohan Mun-
as an individual
“very sad and very unfortu- dra, whose next release
both on and off-
Salman and Saif -- who nate”, Adarsh said: “At the “Shoot on Sight” is a film on
screen, “ Pandey told.
have been threatened by the moment, there have been no international terrorism, add- its secular character. A warn- Veteran actress and Saif Ali
Renowned director Aziz
little known Indian Muja- official reports in the indus- ed: “Indian Muslims have ing by a handful of people Khan’s mother Sharmila
Mirza, whose “Kismat Kon-
hideen outfit that has also try. What do actors have to not been associated with ter- will definitely not matter to Tagore did not respond on
nection” has just been re-
claimed responsibility for do with the attacks? It is a rorist activities till date and the industry.” Others refused being contacted either.
leased, said terrorists must
the Ahmedabad blasts. free country and one has the if some of them have started to talk. Actress Juhi Chawla Shah Rukh also did not react
be cold shouldered.
The group has purportedly right to do whatever she or taking part in such activities, and choreographer-director to any calls or messages on
“The terrorists are stupid
written an email stating that he wants to.” then it is really sad for our Farah Khan, both close as- the issue.
guys. You don’t react to
Muslim actors must stop Actor-turned-filmmaker country.
9. August 1, 2008
FASHION 9
Power dressing goes casual
Workspaces in India and abroad are seeing a
fashion revolution.
The formal dress code is fast neck tee, striped shirts with are comfortable, are consid- and the formal touch is
giving way to a semi-formal jeans, straight skirts with ered the in-things and you maintained. Office wear
and more casual dress code semi-formal tops make for can play with the tops you is getting casual but it
in office spaces. While ex- good office wear. They are want to team them with. remains cutting edge by
ecutives are chilling out in comfortable and yet they White and black are ever- being more sporty than
their casual chic outfits, green colours and they formal.”
fashion designers con- are hot this summer And what are the fash-
firm that this is a new too. Also soft pinks ion faux pas that people
trend! Agrees designer are ruling the colour should avoid? “One
Puja Nayyar, “Yes, palette and shades of should avoid halters and
this is a very interest- pink are very pleasing spaghetti tops in office.
ing trend. Office goers to the eye in the sum- There’s some thing not
are managing to look mer heat.” Puja says, right about them. That’s a
formal despite teaming “Shirt dresses with no!” says Puja. “A strand
casual sensibilities in leggings and extended of pearls or a nice piece of
their individual styles. shirts with leggings are jewellery is good enough
Their dressing style very comfortable. and do not bundle up
has a sporty edge to it They are ‘breathe loads of jewellery. One
and it is far from being easy’ and crisp shirt- should learn to accessorise
formal. dresses give a very right,” advises Renu. And
People are managing formal feeling. It is all Rahul says, “Girls should
to look stylish and as about clubbing slick stay miles away from ties.
a result, they are more make the person look formal style with comfort. One Avoid halter-tops and do
comfortable at work. It is no and that is important because could add trainers to that not confuse garments.
longer the strict suits any- it is an office at the end of look. Plus, men could exper- Remember, you need to
more – it is more like feel the day,” says Rahul. iment with a lot with waist- feel active and that will
good and look better now!” Renu Tandon recommends coats, as they are really hot happen only if you look
Adding to that is designer slim-figure trousers with this season. Waistcoats make active!” Happy dressing,
Rahul Jain, “I’d call it the shirts. “Slim-figure trousers men look slimmer yet trendy people!
comfort trend. And there is
one thing that young execs
are taking due care of. They
are not mixing casual with
loungewear or club wear. It
is the formal-casual. So you
see more shirts and jeans
combos, more shirtdresses
and leggings in offices. This
is important because one
can’t afford to look lazy in
office. Khakis, drawstring
pants and flared skirts give
one that holiday feel. So,
that should be avoided! It
is about looking active at
work, so the choice of semi-
formals should be such that
the garments exude an ac-
tive look and keep laziness
at bay.”
What semi-formal combos
do they recommend? “Nice-
ly fitted trousers with a polo
10. August 1, 2008
10 TV TALK
Voice of India winner Six years and still rocking...KumKum
Some shows manage to retain their popularity even after years and Kumkum has managed
Ishmeet Singh drowns
to do so.
It’s been six years that the show started and after the re-birth track, the story seems to have
gained momentum once more. To celebrate six years of its completion, the makers of the
show decided to have a grand celebration.
in Maldives
A special song sequence has been shot for the same that includes a host of actors like Dips-
shikha, Pawan Shankar, Gautam Rhode, Angad Hasija, Ali Merchant, Muskaan and Jay
Bhanushali will be seen performing on Deewangi from Om Shanti Om.
But of course, the celebrations can’t be complete without the lead pair Hussain Kuwajerwala
and Juhi Parmar. Interestingly, even Hussain’s wife Tina will be seen swinging to the tunes
Very few can forget his in- chief strategist of the lobby “Ishmeet had gone just this
with hubby and Juhi Parmar. Now that’s what we call true celebrations!
nocent smile and soft voice. group then, confirmed his morning to Maldives,” he
Today, though, Ishmeet death on phone before snap- said.
Singh, the popular winner of ping the connection off. Reports from Colombo said
a reality singing competition Too shocked to react Gurpin- that Singh, 20, had been
is no more. der Singh, father of Ishmeet, frolicking in a shallow pool
In shocking news that en- said he doesn’t know any- meant for children on Tues-
gulfed Ludhiana in a pall of thing about what happened. day and later jumped into the
gloom and collective mourn- Ishmeet’s mother, too shaken deep-end of the main swim-
ing, the budding singer died to shed a tear, sat quietly be- ming pool and had immedi-
on Tuesday appar- ately run into difficulty,
ently by drowning an official of the Dhon-
in Maldives. veli resort in Maldives
A blooming ca- said.
reer cut short, the “We understand that he
rattled city reacted did not know how to
with disbelief as swim and had been ad-
the news spread vised by his friends not
like wildfire. Peo- to get to the deep end,” a
ple from all walks hotel official said when
of life -- friends, contacted from Colom-
relatives and fans bo. His body was taken
of the Sardar who to the capital island
had captured the Male, about half-an-
imagination of hour by speed boat.
the nation with his He had arrived in the In-
melodious voice dian Ocean atoll nation
- started stream- early on Tuesday to sing
ing into in to his at a musical concert on
home at Shastri Friday. He had won the
Nagar, many of Voice of India singing
them weeping competition organised
loudly. by the Star television
Only last year network and shot to
the city had run stardom in November
a campaign lobby- fore a TV set relaying news last year.
ing for the singing sensation. that shattered her. Swimming accidents are
The Sikh community and Atamjit Singh, one of the rare in the Maldivian archi-
Punjabis across India and relatives told TOI that they pelago which is known for
the world voted proudly and got a call from the CEO of snorkelling and diving and
unabashedly for him, mak- Big Events, hosting a pro- exotic reef fish. Maldives is
ing him the eventual winner. gramme with Ishmeet in reportedly the most expen-
Crying profusely, Charanka- Maldives, that he drowned sive tourist destination in
mal Singh, his uncle and the at the beach. South Asia.
Apara to work with
Shobhana again
The saas of Indian television Apara Mehta who made
her debut with Shobhana Desai’s serial Ek Mahal Ho
Sapnon Ka will be seen in a cameo in Shobhana’s new
show Hamari Devrani.
Apara’s working with Shobhana Desai after 10 years
now. Of course it’s just
a guest entry where she
plays a judge in a couple
dance competition in
the serial. But Apara’s
glad to be a part of the
show. She says, “It feels
like coming back home.
Shobhanaji has always
treated me as a younger
sister and I have reciprocated the same love. The best
part is here I am playing myself as the judge of a dance
competition.” Shobhana has this to say about Apara,
“It was a pleasure to work with Apara after almost a
decade. I am very happy especially because she made
her debut with my serial Ek Mahal... and today she
has become a popular television star. However, she
remains unaffected by the success she has seen and is
still the same at heart.”
11. August 1, 2008
NEWS 11
Nandita Das – Actor, Activist & now a Film Director
An exclusive chat with Tia Virdi of StarBuzz
“I was never excited were shown during the festi- till today is more like an in- gaging in social projects in
with the typical Bol- val were, Earth, Maati May, terest, which is the reason I India.
Shubho Mahurat, Bawander, still live in Delhi and not in Do you ever think of break-
lywood heroine image. Hari Bhari, Amal. Mumbai the hub of Bolly- ing into the commercial film
This may have been be- Tia of StarBuzz had an ex- wood film industry. I also do scene?
cause I didn’t grow up clusive meeting with one of films in different languages, If I wanted to I could have
watching mainstream the most talented actresses because there are stories and done it a long time ago. There
films. It’s like telling a of our times. Nandita comes talent in other parts and not were many offers after Fire.
across as a person of a lot of just the big cities. I was never excited with the
vegetarian that this beef substance and very articulate What language movies have typical Bollywood heroine
steak is really great, and clear in her thought and you done in movies? image. This may have been
and it wouldn’t matter. action, a person with a solid I have done 10 languages, because I didn’t grow up
It won’t tempt you be- purpose in life. including Bengali and Mara- watching mainstream films.
cause you are a vege- What inspired you to join thi and I have done 30 films Its like telling a vegetarian
films? Is there a film close to your that this beef steak is really
tarian. So all the money This is a long and very old heart? great, and it wouldn’t matter.
and fame doesn’t tempt story. I did my masters I would say not yet. I mean It won’t tempt you because
me, and I’m a vegetar- in Social Work and I was there are many that are you are a vegetarian. So all Shah, Paresh Raval, Raghu-
ian in that sense.” working with NGOs. It was close to my heart. But in the money and fame doesn’t bir Yadav, Deepti Naval and
terms of an absolute fa- tempt me, and I’m a vegetar- Sanjay Suri. It will hopefully
vorite project, it’s still yet ian in that sense. release by October.
to come. What are your future plans? What do you like about To-
Your father, Jatin Das, I have just directed my ronto?
is a renowned artist of own film. Its’ called Firaaq. I think it s a very friendly
India. Do you think that “Firaaq” means separa- city, there is something very
the artistic environment tion and quest. The film is genuine about it. There is a
at home played a role in about how violence impacts warmth that people exude.
your decision to go into human relationships, espe- It’s a cosmopolitan city and
acting? cially communal violence, a nice melting pot. Which is
I think it did help. Films how it has divided people good because it makes you
are a collaborative art, and how separation devel- more open and less preju-
like visual and perform- ops in our minds and in diced.
ing art mixing together. hearts. It is based in India,
it’s a multiple story. The Pics by Ben Girn
So I think growing up in
an environment where I cast includes, Naseeruddin
watched dance and music
performances, watched the-
atre and went to exhibitions
from a very early age, prob-
ably created an aesthetic and
artistic sensibility, that has
been with me in person and
Nandita Das was visiting completely by accident that also in the choices I have
Toronto for the retrospective I met Deepa Mehta. And one made. I hardly ever watched
of her films during the South thing led to another. Acting any movies when I was
younger with my parents, so
cinema never really played
a big role in my formative
years.
As a social activist, what are
your future endeavors?
An activist is a much big-
ger term, even though I am
called an actor activist. But
both things I don’t really do
full time. I do it more as a
concerned citizen. I am do-
ing much more advocacy
work. Before I started acting
I used to do more grassroots
level work. I take issues to
people, whether it’s a talk
at university, workshops,
with students or
Asian Festival Me- teachers. I have
handi Masala Masti been to MIT and
at the Queen Elisa- Cornell.. I am
beth Theatre at not with one par-
CNE ticular body but
grounds. Critically I support a lot of
acclaimed actress genuine bodies. I
and social activist, hesitate to name
Nandita Das shot to any because I
international fame don’t want to
with her controver- leave any out. I
sial role in Deepa would like NRIs
Mehta’s movie Fire. to be more in-
Other films that volved by en-
13. August 1, 2008
NEWS 13
Sachin Tendulkar to make Bollywood debut
Sachin Tendulkar will make to as Siddhivinayak. he returns from Sri Sanghvi said. devotion,” said Subhash
his Bollywood debut with a “He will play a small role, Lanka where India The film is being produced Mayekar, chairman of the
cameo role in a film about as himself, either in a song is touring at the by the Siddhivinayak Tem- trust.
the miracles Lord Ganesh. sequence or in an actual moment. ple Trust, which looks after a “Vighnaharta Shri Sid-
Tendulkar, widely regarded scene,” said Rajiv Sanghvi, Tendulkar, a devo- famous temple dedicated to dhivinayak” is due to begin
as one of the world’s best whose company is handling tee of Ganesh, had Ganesh in Mumbai. shooting next month, and
batsmen, will play himself the film’s production. offered to be a part “Sachin has been a regular will also feature a voice-over
in “Vighnaharta Shri Sid- Tendulkar’s office con- of the project and at the temple for many years by Bollywood icon Amitabh
dhivinayak,” a film about firmed the cricketer would will not be charg- now and he never gives up Bachchan.
the god, who is also referred be shooting for the film after ing for the role, an opportunity to show his
14. August 1, 2008
14 NEWS
Moods of Masala! Mehndi! Masti! 2008 Ayesha Takia to get
rid of her boobs
Gorgeous Ayesha would soon be losing the assets she has
been known for.
This Bolly-babe is having a lot of problems due to the boob
job which she had done few years ago. After this surgery this
gorgeous gal surely gained plus sized breasts but the actress
is now thinking of reducing it back to normal.
Sources reveal that due to heavy sized breasts she is having a
lot of pain on her
shoulders. This
is the reason why
doctors have ad-
vised this diva to
go through a sur-
gery and reduce
her bust size.
The actress may
have won best
debutant award in
2004 for Tarzan:
The Wonder Car,
but in her long ca-
reer of four years
it’s only 2006 re-
lease Dor that her
acting talent were
been appreciated
by both the critics
and masses.
We would have
to wait and see
whether this sur-
gery would bring
luck back to her or it would affect the beauty and career of
this wonder girl in some other way. Meanwhile the surgery is
scheduled to take place in next month at Lilavati hospital.
Hope Ayesha has consulted her boyfriend Farhan Azmi be-
fore signaling green to the doctors.
Pics by Ben Girn
15. August 1, 2008
KOLLYWOOD 15
Simran turns youthful
Some shows manage to retain their popularity even
after years and Kumkum has managed to do so.
It’s been six years that the show started and after the re-birth track, the story seems to have
gained momentum
once more. To cel-
ebrate six years of
its completion, the
makers of the show
decided to have a
grand celebration.
A special song se-
quence has been
shot for the same
that includes a host
of actors like Dips-
shikha, Pawan
Shankar, Gautam
Rhode, Angad
Hasija, Ali Mer-
chant, Muskaan
and Jay Bhanush-
ali will be seen
performing on De-
ewangi from Om
Shanti Om.
But of course, the
celebrations can’t
be complete with-
out the lead pair
Hussain Kuwajer-
wala and Juhi Par-
mar. Interestingly,
even Hussain’s
wife Tina will be
seen swinging to
the tunes with hubby and Juhi Parmar. Now that’s what we call true celebrations!
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CANCER: This week’s scenario is highlighted by your need for privacy.
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detached from your daily affairs than usual, and you step back to reflect on
the overall course of your life. You are very concerned with your responsi-
bilities to important people in your life and you may give a special gift or
provide practical assistance to parents, spouse, or children.
Leo: This week’s scenario is highlighted by future thinking! During this time
period you may begin planning big things for the future. You become excited
about an idea that promises much greener pastures for you. Your enthusiasm
and optimism are so strong that it is difficult for you to realistically evaluate
the situation. If others question or doubt your plan, you quickly brush their
concerns aside, as you pursue a grander vision.
Virgo: This week’s scenario is highlighted by you taking “the bull by the
horns”, to quote an old expression, and assertting your own needs and de-
sires, to communicate to others what you really want. You are sharp, clear,
decisive, and articulate. You can’t stand being idle now; you are ready for
challenging, intellectual activities and attacking difficult problems on the
job.
Libra: This week’s scenario is highlighted by you realizing that being with
people and especially giving something of yourself and your talents to others
with benefit you in the long run. However you want to be seen and noticed.
You receive appreciation and a positive response and possibly an opportuni-
ty or personal contact which will be quite beneficial. There are opportunities
for deep sharing and powerful, meaningful contacts with others, especially
people who share common goals or ideals.
Scorpio: This week’s scenario is highlighted by a sense of failure, self-doubt,
or inability to effectively compete and assert your own will. Stifled anger and
resentment over the frustrations and obstacles you confront now may further
complicate matters. This is not a good time to begin a new venture, ask for
a promotion, or try to expand your activities in any way. Patience and perse-
verance are required of you now. Be willing to wait.
Sagittarius: This week’s scenario is highlighted by new inspiration, increased
imagination, and rejuvenation of spiritual ideals. Your imagination and intu-
ition are very keen now. Whether you are directly involved in these areas or
not, you will encounter imaginative works that inspire and uplift you now.
Your sense of awe and wonder expands now, allowing you to appreciate life
to a greater extent.
Capricorn: This week’s scenario is highlighted by a irrational need to have
physical thrills and excitement, and you want to do something new and out
of the ordinary. You also have a lot of energy and quick reflexes.Acting on
your spontaneous impulses and following through on some of your more
unusual or “crazy” desires will yield surprises, mostly positiveimportant and
how to best balance all aspects of your life.
Aquarius: This week’s scenario is highlighted by work-related or personal
goals which are subject to reevaluation during this period. Your more con-
ventional ways and habits may need reconditioning or updating in order to
achieve your objectives. Issues of self-worth, confidence, and determination
may cause you to neglect important responsibilities at this time. You are apt
to put yourself down or compare your talents and skills to other individuals
now.
Pisces: This week’s scenario is highlighted by a sense of light heartedness!
You use charm, humor, and a light touch to get your point across now, and
your friendly attitude makes a favorable impression on others. Serious and
demanding mental work should probably be put off for another time, as ei-
ther your mind is more on matters of the heart or you simply want to relax
and think of lighter topics.
18. August 1, 2008
18 LIFESTYLE
Anna Yin
Poets at StarBuzz Yoga for Fatigue
Anna Yin was born in China, immigrated to Canada in 1999 and has more than 80 poems We all have experienced Physical over-exertion can and act like batteries to
published internationally. In 2005, Anna received the Ted Plantos Memorial Award and common bouts of fatigue as deplete the body’s energy store prana for future use.
was interviewed by CBC Radio for her poem “Toronto, No More Weeping”. Anna is a a normal response to over- and cause muscle fatigue. Fear is said to constrain
member of The Ontario Poetry Society and is a Director of the Chinese Cultural Federation exertion, emotional stress, Gentle yoga poses will help the energy of the Kidneys,
boredom, or lack of sleep. to regulate, nourish and re- causing them to dysfunc-
of North America. Anna’s poems and ten translation works were selected in Textbook of
This common experience of plenish the energy and mus- tion and for their energy re-
Canada Study for international students by Humber College in 2007.
low energy and/or motiva- cles of the body. The restor- serves to become drained.
The Great Wall tion can usually be allevi- ative poses mentioned above The Chinese believe the
ated through proper rest, will also provide rest and re- Spleen is responsible for
exercise, stress reduction newal to these centers. The converting the food we eat
In my dream, the Great Wall and nutrition. Yoga is an es- poor circulation of blood, into energy for the body to
is a flying dragon, pecially effective treatment oxygen and nutrients can use. Excessive worry and
floating over lush mountains. for fatigue as it combines also create fatigue. Yoga’s over thinking weaken the
My ancestors fight their long journey movement, rest and stress whole body movements and Spleen’s ability to trans-
towards a peaceful and harmonious land. reduction with the cultiva- stretches increase the flow of form nutrients to produce
tion of prana (life force en- blood, oxygen and nutrients abundant prana, result-
From the moon, the Great Wall ergy) and the activation of through the body, helping ing in fatigue. The Lungs
the parasympathetic nervous the cells of the body to ac- also play a role in produc-
is a marvelous totem,
system (rest and renew re- cess the proper materials for ing prana in the body. The
shining with durative sheen. sponse). The remedy for producing energy. Flowing Lungs transform the air we
My contemporaries carry it with esteem, some cases of fatigue can be movements and sequences, breathe into prana and also
enhance its solid foundation. quite obvious, while other such as the sun salutations, help circulate this prana in
types of fatigue will require as well as inversions will be the chest. When excessive
Upon my heart, the Great Wall much more self-observation the most effective in improv- sadness or melancholy is
is an eternal home, and self-inquiry to find the ing circulation. A nutrition- present, this function of the
crossing over the Pacific Ocean. proper mode of treatment. ally poor diet can also be the Lungs is depressed and this
Yoga is an optimal heal- blame of physical fatigue. A may manifest as fatigue
My offspring will follow its beckoning
Anna Yin towards a root-searching return.
ing modality for fatigue not
only because it addresses the
yogic diet of simple, fresh,
and organic foods will allow
in the body. The Liver in
TCM is responsible for the
Space sponsored by physical, emotional and en- the body to easily digest and free flow of energy through
CROSS CURRENTS Indo Canadian International Arts ergetic causes of fatigue, but assimilate all of the proper the entire body. Excessive
also because it fosters and fa- nutrients that the body needs anger, frustration and ir-
CROSS CURRENTS Indo Canadian International Arts is cilitates the self-observation to produce energy. Overeat- ritation all cause the Liver
an oganization with a mission of bringing communities and self-inquiry required to ing should be avoided as this to constrict and stagnate the
understand the roots of this can overtax the digestive flow of prana, which in turn
together on a common platform through arts.
disharmony. system, reducing its ability can lead to fatigue.
Physical Causes to assimilate nutrients, mak- The meditative and mind-
We welcome poems from established and emerging poets to be featured in this column. While the physical causes of ing one feel heavy and slug- fulness practices of yoga
You may send your poems not exceeding 26 lines along with your photograph and short fatigue are the most obvious, gish. are excellent tools to bring
bio not exceeding 90 words to Meena Chopra at poets.starbuzz@gmail.com they are also the least com- Emotional and Energetic awareness to our emotional
mon. A lack of sleep will Causes states and to experience and
certainly cause fatigue, and While yoga has a strong ef- process them completely.
while getting more sleep is fect on the physical body, it Yoga poses can be used to
the obvious solution, yoga has an even stronger effect at target the Kidney, Spleen
can also help. Yoga is not regulating the emotions and and Lung areas to encour-
a substitute for sleep, but subtle energies of the body. age the release of held
yoga’s calming and regulat- In Traditional Chinese Med- emotions and to tonify and
ing effects can help you get icine (TCM) excessive emo- regulate these organ energy
a longer and deeper night’s tions are seen to adversely centers. As the Kidneys are
rest. A deep sense of rest can affect the organ systems located in the low back,
also be experienced from responsible for the creation back bending poses are the
extended holdings of restor- and regulation of prana or best to activate the Kidneys
ative poses, such as child, qi. In TCM, the Kidneys are and to tonify their prana.
supine bound angle, knee seen as the foundation of all Low back bending poses
down twist, and shavasana. of the energy of the body such as Bridge, Cobra,
Boat and Bow will be the
best targeted for this area.
As the Liver and Spleen
are located on the sides of
the abdomen, side bends
and twists will activate
these energy centers. Both
the meridians of the Liver
and Spleen travel down the
insides of the legs, so hip
opening poses like Pigeon,
Bound Angle and Seated
Angle will also activate
these organ systems. Physi-
cal movement helps the
Liver in moving the energy
through the body, so vinya-
sa based sequences like the
sun salutations will be ben-
eficial as well. To activate
and tonify the Lungs, use
chest opening upper back
bending poses such as fish,
camel, sphinx and crab.
All regular exercise will re-
duce fatigue, but yoga has
the unique ability to pro-
vide exercise that is multi-
dimensional in nature:
effecting the body, mind,
energy and emotions.
19. August 1, 2008
NEWS & RECIPE 19
BUSINESS NEWS
Three private cos allowed even as the companies collaborate on production and certain
back-end operations.
an appetite for luxury cars and about 75-80% of the markets
where compact and C segment cars dominate,” he said.
to manage provident Makham Dhalivaal, newly-appointed India MD of VW Pas-
senger Cars, said the VW group companies would be inde-
But just as the group companies do not collaborate on the
sales and service front, there would be synergies and coop-
pendent as far as interface with customers was concerned. eration in other back-end areas, he said.
fund “All the three brands would have separate sales and service “Certain back-end operations like IT and finance functions
networks and we do not plan to have any co-branded show- would be common,” he said. Also, there would be collabora-
Pension reforms have started. With the Left off its back, the rooms. The idea is to retain separate brand identities for all tions in terms of logistics with the same network being used
government on Tuesday pushed for reforms and allowed the three brands,” Dhalivaal told TOI. to transport cars of various brands across the country,” Dhal-
three private sector companies to manage the pension funds VW has been a late entrant into the Indian market and has ivaal added. Companies are cooperating on the front of pro-
with Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The appointed only seven dealers since it started operations last duction of cars. Skoda’s Aurangabad plant is being used by
decision ends the 56-year monopoly of the State Bank of year. Skoda, on the other hand, has been in the market since both Audi and VW to assemble some of their models. While
India as the sole EPFO fund manager. 2001 and has 54 dealerships across the country. Audi assembles the A6 and soon will assemble the A4 too,
The EPFO board met, with labour minister Oscar Fernandes Dhalivaal said VW had aggressive plans to ramp up the sales VW assembles the Passat and Jetta sedans there.
in the chair, to take this historic decision. and service network in the country as it also launched new However, once VW’s upcoming Chakan plant becomes op-
It identified HSBC, ICICI Prudential and Reliance Capital as cars, including a small car by 2010. erational in 2009, Skoda would start the production of its
the three private sector finance companies that would man- “We plan to expand the dealer network to 120 by the end of hatchback Fabia there, shifting the operations from Aurang-
age, in addition to SBI, EPFO funds — to the tune of Rs 2011 and this would cover the majority of cities that have abad.
2.4 lakh crore. Trade union representatives were also present
for the meeting, and barring the Congress-affiliated INTUC,
they submitted a vote of dissent.
The move will save the fund Rs 2.5 crore per annum in fund
management fees. At present, EPFO pays Rs 5 crore to SBI.
But the new fund managers have quoted lower fees. HSBC
quoted the lowest at 0.0063%, followed by ICICI Prudential
at 0.0075% and SBI and Reliance Capital at 0.01%.
The allocation of fund for the management to the successful
bidders, based on the asset management fee, will be decided
by the EPFO’s finance and investment committee.
Govt got 10 bids for EPFO
With private sector companies allowed to manage EPFO, the
labour secretary said 10 financial bids were received by the
government and four companies have been given the man-
date. However, the representatives of AITUC and HMS, D
L Sachdev and A D Nagpal, alleged that the name of Anil
Ambani group-owned Reliance Capital was added at the last
minute. Just HSBC and Prudential Capital had been cleared
by the committee, they said.
VW not to share sales & ser-
vice with Skoda, Audi
European car major Volkswagen will not share sales and ser-
vice network with group companies Skoda and Audi in India
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