Factor K Magazine by Factor K

MARCH | APRIL 2012 ISSUE - 01

“I’m Successful Today Because Of Youth”

- Karan Kundra

Fan Of The Month

“Kritika Kamra Is Jagat Maata”

- Kritika Kamra

Munish Sharma Talks About Karan & Pure Punjabi O n T h e H ot S e at W i t h Salman Khan

Karan’s Angels’ Fashion, Food & Fun Mantras

Karan & Kritika Get Candid

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Being such down to earth celebrities they have always appreciated the essence of fans in their careers and lives and so after the huge success of their FB page they have both agreed to get involved in this new project called “Factor K”. This magazine has been conceived not only to give insights into their work and lives but also to provide opportunities to the fans to relate their heart felt feelings to their beloved stars. A first ever two-way mode of interactions between the Karan, Kritika and their fans. As you enjoy and explore the very first issue of Factor K, raise a toast to FACTS and bid good bye to the FICTIONS.

he modern era chants the mantra of social networking. Taking advantage of this digital delight we proudly present to you the very first issue of “Factor K”. A means to develop a better relationship with your favourite star Karan Kundra and Kritika Karma. The magazine proudly raises a toast to the power of fans, to the overwhelming love and support that have been showered on Karan and Kritika since 2009. It represents the culmination of a new dawn where fans can quench their constant urge to know more about their two most favourite stars. Keeping in mind fans constant demand/ plea to various mediums for interviews, for more updated information on their current ventures and their future endeavours, Karan and Kritika for the first time along with . their Angels have agreed to explore this new medium of an online magazine to erect a better bridge with their fans.

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his favourite song for quite long time. His favourite sing-

Atif Aslam, Gurdas Mann, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahab. He is also a huge fan of ‘The Coke Studio’, and enjoys listening to music by Zeb and Haniya. Karan loves his cars. He has been crazy about ers are

NAME: VIR KARAN KUNDRA NICKNAMES: SUNNY, KING K HEIGHT: 6’1’’ DATE OF BIRTH: 11TH OCT 1984

cars ever since his childhood and his dream is to buy a

PERSONAL LIFE: Born into a Hindu Khatri business family of Jalandhar (Punjab, India), he is the youngest in the family with three older sisters. Karan did his schooling from both Jalandhar and Rajasthan, and has graduated with a MBA degree which he acquired in the U.S.A. Being a model turned actor, as well as a successful businessman, Karan is the owner of a well established international call centre that was started by himself at the age of 17. It was the first ever call centre in Jalandhar city, a complete success that was later expanded to the U.S. Karan also runs a business of building infrastructural amenities for new buildings under construction, alongside his father. He started helping out in his fathers business already when he was 13 years old. Their latest completed project is the ‘Insignia Shopping Mall’ in Jalandhar City (Punjab). Another thing people don’t know about Karan, is that he is not the only actor in the Kundra Family; his grandfather too was an actor. Karan

HOBBIES:

enjoys reading, going to the gym, watching mov-

Lately his favourite International sitcoms have been ‘How I met your mother’, ‘Supernatural’ and ‘Dexter’. He also loves watching Russel Peter’s show, he can watch the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel for hours (A geek in disguise lol) he is a fan of HBO, Star Movies and Star World, ies and

U.S

sitcoms.

and likes to keep himself updated through news on the latest happenings around the globe.

Other

than that

his favourite timepass is playing games on his iPhone and gadgets, surfing the net, facebooking;-) and hanging out with friends.

loves to travel around the world and

explore different cultures and cuisines.

has in the

Florida and Toronto. He has been to places like London, New York,Miami, Dubai, Singapore. He has past lived in

also travelled around in his own country and has made visits to

Goa, Manali, Lonavala, Kashid

and many more.

Karan enjoys singing and listening to music. He Loves Punjabi songs and ‘Challa’ from the seventies has been

Mercedes, a Rolls Royce Phantom, an Audi Q7, an Evolution X by Mitsubishi Lancer and a Jaguar. cars. He has been crazy about cars ever since his childhood and his dream is to buy a white Mercedes, a Rolls Royce Phantom, an Audi Q7, an Evolution X by Mitsubishi Lancer and a Jaguar. white

FILMOGRAPHY:

Karan made his acting debut with the lead role of Arjun Punj in ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai’ (NDTV Imagine) in 2008, after Ekta Kapoor spotted him on Facebook. He was approached by Balaji Telefilms through a facebook message, he did a video audition which was approved by the soap queen herself and he was thereafter invited to see

Mumbai the same day. The same night around 1-2 am he met Ekta Kapoor and was offered the role of Arjun Punj and thus started the journey of the actor Karan Kundra. In Late 2009, he went on to play the lead character of Veeru in ‘Bayttaab Dil Ki Tamanna Hai’ (Sony TV). After appearing in a cameo role as a ghost Prince in ‘Aahat’ ( Sony TV), he went on to participating in his 1st ever dance reality show, ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’ on Star Plus in May 2010. Karan’s most recent TV role, was the lead role of Arjun Singhania in the sequel of his debut show ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2’ (Imagine TV), since November 2010. The show was back on public demand, and was the first Indian daily soap that saw its second season. After Season 2 was completer Karan went onto signing several bollywood and Punjab movies. He made his 1st movie debut in a Punjabi movie called ‘Pure Punjabi’ released on 13th Jan 2012 across India & USA, the movie did really well and was a hit amongst the audience, The movie was produced Batra Showbiz who are known to have delivered huge hits in the Punjabi Movie Industry. Karan is currently shooting for a TV Documentry for Channel V which will be screened early in 2012. Once that is completed shoot for his next movie will begin, the movie will be shot out of country. Karan has also done special appearances in serials like ’Ganga Ki Dheej’, ‘Pyar Ka Bandhan’ and ‘Bandini’. He is one of the most popular actors in the Star news entertainment show ‘Saas Bahu Aur Saazish’ and his fans love watching his offscreen avtar through his interviews on the show. her in

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ran Kundra Karan has also done special appearances in serials like ’Ganga Ki Dheej’, ‘Pyar Ka Bandhan’ and ‘Bandini’. He is one of the most popular actors in the Star news entertainment show ‘Saas Bahu Aur Saazish’ and his fans love watching his offscreen avtar through his interviews on the show.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Already at a young age Karan Kundra was known for his impressive acting skills; he won the ‘Best Actor Award’ in 10th grade, and this award was among one of the few things he brought in his luggage to Mumbai before starting his career in acting. He also won the ‘Best Jodi Award’(NTA 2009), the ‘TV Icon Of The Year Award’ (NTA 2009) in addition to his Business Award. He was ‘Face of the month’ in the June 2008 issue of Glimpse Magazine and graced the cover in the November 2009 issue of this popular Indian leading magazine. He was recently seen on the cover page and as the ‘Star of the month’ in the august 2011 issue of the India-Forums magazine Zing. Karan was one of the finalists of ‘Mr. India 2008’ and won the title of ‘Mr. Style Statement’. He tops the list of the ‘most searched’ Indian Telly actors on internet and is also the first ever Indian Telly actor to have such a huge fan following on Facebook, with almost 200,000 fans, the number of followers is that of, which you could only imagine a Bollywood actorto have. One of Karan Kundra’s biggest dreams was fulfilled when he got the opportunity to meet his favourite, well known Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra on the setsof ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’ 7th February 2011. The meeting was arranged by Star News and Karan not only met, but also interviewed Priyanka on her upcoming movie ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’. Karan got to meet PC after the shooting of ‘Zor Ka Jhaka’ was finished, but the former Miss World was very sweet and stated that she wouldnot have let him wait if she knew he was at the event only to interview her.The host

‘Zor Ka Jhatka’, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has said on nationalTV that he has seen Karan’s show ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai’. Not many people know that Karan was offered a leading role in the 2011 popular hit movie ‘Shaitan’, but unfortunately due to date issues and him being caught up with ‘KMH’ he was not able to be a part of this amazing flick. of

Kritika NAME: KRITIKA KAMRA NICKNAMES: KRITZ, KITTLOO, KITTU HEIGHT: 5’4’’ DATE OF BIRTH: 25TH OCT, 1988 PERSONAL LIFE: Kritika was born in a small town in U.P Called Bareilly, her hometown is Madhya Pradesh, India. Her father is a Dentist, her mother is a nutritionist and she has a younger brother who is studying. Kritika has done her schooling from New Delhi; Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj and she was pursuing fashion designing from National Institute Of Fashion Technology before she took up acting as a career. Right now along with acting she is doing her graduation in Arts in Mumbai. Kritika

HOBBIES:

loves to engage in creative activities, reading,

listening to music, dancing and watching movies, in par-

SRK, whom she has had a crush on since childhood. Kritika loves shopping; she is a selfconfessed shopaholic and can shop anything, anywhere. She also enjoys socialising and going out with friends and family in her free time. ticular all movies of

FILMOGRAPHY:

Kritika’s journey into telly world began with ‘Yahan Ke Hum Sikander’, (Zee Next) (2006) when she was caught bunking college. A group of people from the production house were visiting her campus and she was

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Arshiya. Not many

Kritika has also done a cameo role as Tanya in SAB TV’s ‘Jersey No.10’ in 2007-2008. She appeared in a few episodes of this youth based show. In 2008 she took up her first Balaji show, ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai’ (NDTV Imagine) and played the lead role of Arohi Sharma, which was very much loved by the audience. She then went on to play Prateeksha In ‘Pyaar Ka Bandhan’ (Sony TV) in 2009. In 2010 she participated in the dance reality show on STAR Plus called ‘Zara Nachke Dikha 2’. Kritika has also played a small cameo role as Geeta in ‘Ganga Ki Dheej’ in 2010 and is currently seen playing the role of the lead protagonist, Arohi Ahluwalia in ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2’ (Imagine TV) since November 2010. This is a sequel of her previous show (Kitani Mohabbat Hai’ Kritika and the male protagonist of the show, Karan Kundra created such charisma on the screen, that for the first time in the Indian Television history, the producer Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms and Imagine TV, were compelled to bow to the public demand, and make a sequel of the show! No other actor or show has ever people know that

been able to achieve this pinnacle of popularity on the Indian television.

Kritika is currently seen on SONY TV’s ‘Kuch Toh Log Kahenge’ portraying the role of Dr. Nidhi Verma. KTLK started on 3rd October 2011. It is a Rajan Shahi show and Kritika’s performance as Dr. Nidhi has been very much appreciated by her fans.

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graphy ACHIEVEMENTS: Kritika Kamra was chosen the ‘Gorgeous Hamesha Girl of 2007’ by Parachute Advanced Coconut Oil for her beautiful hair. Her picture with the brand ambassador of Parachute oil, the Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, was seen in every other newspaper across the country. She won the ‘Best Jodi Award’ (NTA 2009). She was part of the winning team of ‘Zara Nachke Dikha 2’ (June 2010) and she also won the ‘Vivel Deo Spirit Round’ twice during this reality dance show. She was honoured for her show ‘Kuch Toh Log Kahenge’ at the 18th Lion Gold Awards (Jan 2011). Kritika got to meet her dream boy, the Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor on the sets of Karan Johar’s talkshow ‘Zara Lift Kara De’ in March 2010. She had an awesome time chatting and singing with the actor, and the meeting was covered by NDTV News. She was also seen replying to a few questions during Karan Johar’s popular talkshow ‘Koffee With Karan’ (2011) where Ekta Kapoor was the star guest. She met her favourite actor and crush since childhood, Shahrukh Khan on 25th Jan 2011, during the launch of SRK’s reality show ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’. She met him backstage where she interviewed him and he taught her the ‘Zor Ka Jhatka’ dance step. SRK recognized Kritika from TV and stated he had seen her serial ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai’. The interview was shown on Star News. Kritika is the current face of Miraaya, the very popular clothing brand of Indian ethnic wear.

She walked the ramp for the well known designer Neeta Lulla Geetanjali during the ‘India International Jewellery Week 2011’ (4th Aug 2011) Kritika was seen in an advertisement for Hyundai Eon, December 2011 and she also appeared in a jewellery advertisement for a big Delhi based company, the ad was published in several newspapers on Valentines day 2012. She has performed at ‘Happy Ending’, Imagine TV’s 2010 new year event and ITA 2011. Along with Karan Kundra she presented an award at NTA 2010. She graced the covers of ‘Gr8 Magazine’ (April 2011) India-Forum’s e-magazine ‘Zing’ (Nov 2011) and the Hyderabadi lifestyle magazine ‘Tulip’ (Jan 2012), her interviews were also published in ‘Showtime Magazine’ (April 2011 Issue) and ‘Gr8 Magazine’ (June 2011 Issue). Kritika is the 1st ever Indian Telly actress to have such a huge fan following on a Facebook page, with over 150,000+ fans and the numbers are rapidly increasing.

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With The Pure Punjabi Rockstar

Karan Kundra “My Angels are part of my ‘Very important to me people’ list.”

successful businessman, an acclaimed television actor, and now a Box Office Star – This man is all that and more, much more. After the tremendous success of his worldwide popular debut love saga, “Kitani Mohabbat Hai”, there was no looking back for him. After trying his hands on modeling, acting, dancing, and singing, this heartthrob now has ventured into the world of anchoring. With the title of ‘Mr. Style Statement’, one of the most successful shows of Indian television, and a super hit movie, charming personality, powerful acting skills under his belt and the looks to die for, Karan Kundra undoubtedly is a force to be reckoned with. We had a quick chat with this young man about his movie Pure Punjabi, Gumraah and himself. He sure is a witty charmer!

FK: First of all congratulations for the super success

Karan! Are in peace, and

of your movie you sleeping

waking up with a big smile now?

Karan: Pure Punjabi’s proven to be a very successful film while I say this, the film is in its 9th week and is being called ‘Refreshingly Entertaining Upmarket Punjabi Film’. Though my first film has turned out to be a massive hit but no I am not sleeping.. All I do is think of my next two films this year.. I have to out do myself…again!!

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FK: So how has life changed after Pure Punjabi, and most importantly how has Karan Kundra changed?

Karan: Life hasn’t changed much after PP. I’m more serious and confident about my film career. I have more time for family and friends. More importantly people in the industry treat me in a different light after having done a film. Personally I’ve realized that for me being creatively satisfied with my work is more important than ‘just working’. Now I want to do serious shows, films and theatre. FK: In general, I see a lot of Prem Mittal in Karan Kundra. What would you say is the most striking similarity you share with your character? What preparations did you have to do to get into the skin of your character of Prem Mittal? Karan With His Dad

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Karan: I knew Prem was a very loud happy carefree kind of a character! Typical rich, full of life, spoilt punjabi kid in college. All I did was go back a couple of years ;)

nude..?!”

FK: What made you take up the Channel [V] Documentry ‘Gumrah’ & How How is the Documentary coming along?

Karan: Its the content that attracted me. I don’t want to be in the ‘TV’ rat race! I’m successful today because of youth! Its time I give them back something as well. Gumrah is a very serious show a lot of thought has gone into it. It’s daring, it’s path breaking and unusual! But more importantly its got a lot for the youth. Through this show I get to do what busy parents of today’s generation have forgot to do. i.e. talk to the teens! Answer their questions and be there for them. FK: What comes to your mind when you hear the word Actor? Do you find that you carry a bit of an Actor in you, even in your general interactions with people? Karan: It’s vice-versa. I feel there’s a lot of ‘me’ in the ‘actor me’. All the characters I’ve portrayed have had a major influence of ‘me’. If you think of it an actor is nothing but a well thought and rehearsed ‘you’.

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Karan: Hahaha that’s the best question so far! ‘Karan Kundra’ to himself is just a ‘day dreamer’ who’s main aim in this world was to buy all the cars possible and probably throw in a chopper and yes guns… I love guns ;) People have called KK selfish, arrogant, unkind etc. But trust me Karan Kundra has been really good to himself! My happiness mantra is - “no matter what the world has to say.. you are here frikkin to stay!” FK: Who has played the most influential part in your life? Karan: Yes throughout my life I’ve refused to be influenced! I like who I am! My problem is that it’s very difficult to influence me. But yes I observe very closely. I’ve learnt a lot from my family, close friends and from the people I admire like my dad, Ekta Maam, Kritika, Anil V Kumar who’ve all been self made strong headed people unlike the spoilt brat me! FK: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? Karan: 5 kids with 5 diff wives haha (kidding) Hmm.... 5 years from today?? Well I see myself right where I am now - amidst love and happiness…Off course there’s a Bentley near by ;) FK: How satisfied are you with your career so far? Karan: Considering the way I’ve been brought up, I can never be satisfied with my career! The way I live my life is quite cool. I work hard but I do not run… I keep walking! I’ll get there eventually but I do not want to loose myself in that journey. I’ve got one life and I’m gonna live it king size! FK: Do you consult anybody before signing a new project or you are your own boss? Karan: I consult my friends, my family, my FK: What is that one decision that you wish you angels.. And then I just do the opposite I am hadn’t taken? my own boss and I make it a point I learn not from others experience but make mistakes of Karan: I’m the kinda person who stopped re- my own and learn. Most of the times I prove gretting ages ago! If I do not take wrong deci- others wrong. If you look at my career graph sions how am I supposed to learn? How will I I’ve done all sorts of stuff that normally people experience? My wrong decisions are very im- would not do, or even suggest me not to do! But portant for me! look I’ve worked hard and intelligent and have been successful in every thing! 14

FK: Would you pose nude for a woman’s magazine if you were paid a million dollars? Karan: Nude?? Hell Yeah (haha kidding) Nope I won’t pose nude for any magazine. Its just not my thing you see!

FK: Thank you so much for your time Karan. Just one last message for the launch of our brand new Factor K magazine! And what do you have to say about your angels? Karan: My Angels have been true to their name.. They’ve been there for me no matter what! Like perfect guardians who buffer even the slightest thought coming towards me.. They are a major reason for my growth into films. My producers wanted to see what people have to say about me on FB and they saw my page and went woahh!! - My page was Angels’ idea and they are like family now, part of my ‘Very important to me people’ list. They’re big time brats but I trust them to give me the best advice even on very personal matters. And I usually take their advice quite seriously. Its like I can sit back and relax while I know angels are there. They’ll manage everything. Don’t know what I’ll do without them Love them loads muaah ;) Lastly I would like to wish the Factor K team all the best for the launch of this brand new virtual magazine. I know they will make it ‘cool’ just like me. Attract the targeted audience and make it a success!! So all my fans out there click on the link and take a read as it’s a one of a kind exclusive magazine!!

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To Know them is to love them.. .And if you don’t.. then know them better.. ! 2009 witnessed the maiden journey of two people into their careers as leads in a prime time show called “Kitani Mohabbat Hain” As the show progressed the grim Arjun Punj and the innocent Arohi Sharma, brought perfectly to life by Karan Kundra and Kritika Kamra gradually made way into the lives and hearts of thousands of viewers all across the globe. With their super performances and brilliant onscreen chemistry they enchanted the audience, made them glued to the screen with laughing tears and crying smiles. They affected the audience with such an extent that even after the show ended people kept on remembering their favourite onscreen couple fondly known as “Arjuhi”with equal passion and fervour. Their journey as individual actors moved ahead and they went on to work on different projects. While Karan played the role of “Veeru” in Baytaab Dil ki Tamanna Hai, Kritika essayed “Prateeksha” in Pyaar Ka Bandhan. With every step forward people started knowing the actors behind the characters and loved them more with each passing day.While KMH made them a household name as the star-crossed pair of Arjun and Arohi ZNKD introduced their real selves as Karan and Kritika who with their ‘masi’, their full of life nature, their extra-ordinary personality established a bigger place for themselves, making fans not only liking but falling in love with them. They created such a ripple in the fans heart that Balaji Telefilms produced KMH 2 on popular demand; thus creating history in Indian Television Industry as the first serial with a sequel. The magic of “Arjuhi” came back in the form of Arjun Singhania and Arohi Ahluwalia only this time it was portrayed with more intensity and ‘mohabbat’.

KMH 2 following the norm of “anything that has a beginning has an end” went off air in May 2011. Although million of hearts broke into pieces but this embarked the beginning of another phase of their lives. Karan Kundra made his debut into the silver screen as “Prem Mittal” with the Punjabi film “Pure Punjabi” and Kritika took up the challenge to essay the role of Dr Nidhi Verma in the mature love story “Kuchh To Log Kahenge”. When you think they can’t amaze us any more Karan is taking up to host “Gumrah...End of Innocence” a teen crime show clearly projected the responsible citizen in him. This new show has already gained loads of acclamations from all fields.

These new ventures separated their ways as actors but the “wow” factor that had always connected them to their fans remained. Time passed by but the fans longing to see their favourite stars together on and off screen continued. Three years back the names Karan and Kritika which were unknown to a majority of people is now esteemed as one of the most popular on screen couple that telly wood has ever witnessed. People still long to see “Karnikas’ magical moments as “Arjuhi”. The constant petition from fans to bring back KMH 3 says it all. Their buzzing FB fan pages highlight on the huge fan following they have all over the world.....the ‘Karnika” craze that urges fans to wait eagerly of a single glimpse of them in interviews, functions caters to their overwhelming popularity...But the question is what had actually made them so popular with fans. Is it only their brilliant onscreen chemistry, their constant ‘mast’i while shooting, their performances or is there something beyond the surface that has actually contributed to them being classified as such “unique” and “special” stars. Well I would say it is “them” that makes them so special!!! It is their attitude, their interactions with their fans, their down-to-earth attributes that has bonded them so well with their fans. The way they’ve handled their success and stardom with dignity without letting it get to their heads, has forced people to bow down before them with respect. Even now they come across as just the same simple...fun loving...awesome and amazing people that they always were... They have it all ..the name...the fame...the personality....the fans....but still Karan and Kritika remain as grounded as ever....! Over the years they have gotten only more comfortable in the spotlight but still you see the same Karan Kundra and Kritika Kamra today as you had seen in their first SBS ever...as the ever smiling next door people. The way this Jalandhar bred businessman has conquered millions of hearts with his charismatic personality, sense of humour and positivity is truly commendable. A epitome of modern woman Kritika’s self confidence, determination and bubbly nature has adorned her with a perfect combination of beauty with brain. Both of them has projected themselves as individuals that modern generation can gather inspiration from.To their fans they are not only some glittering stars but their real heroes who has touched their lives in many a ways.They are for fans the magical potion that manage to bring a smile to every faces. They go out of their way to show their love for their fans be it Karan who never forgets to credit his fans for his success or Kritika who always takes out time to wish her fans on special occasions.This ‘little little’ acts of caring which they do that make the world of a difference to the fans. Karan

Kritika are awesome entertainers,amazing human beings and truely inspirational personalities. Loving them is the inevitable and becoming their fan is a matter of pride. They and

are blessed with the charm to steal your heart away without you even knowing of it and effortlessly make you fall in love with them.

Wishing the heartthrob and the princess of the “ K” nation lots of happiness and success in life and in all their ventures. Hope they continue to spread smiles and sunshine wherever they go and we get to see them grace the silver screens in the near future.

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The Face Of Miraaya, Face Of The Popular Meena Bazaar Who Have Flagship Stores Across North India, Face Of High End Delhi Jewellery Ads Screened Across Cinema Halls; The Lady In Red & Pantaloons. If All That Wasn’t Enough, This Gorgeous Young Girl Also Has A Blockbuster Show‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai’ On Her Resume, Along With Shows Like ‘Zara Nachke Dikha’ & ‘Pyar Ka Bandhan’. Currently She’s Flaunting Her Tremendous Acting Skills As Dr. Nidhi, In Sony T.V’s Very Popular Show, “Kuch To Log Kahainge’. She’s A Breath Of Fresh Air, Whether It’s Her Acting Or Her Very Charming Talkative Nature.

FK - You’ve come a long way from Yahaan Ke Hum Sikander to Kuch Toh Log Kahenge. How has this journey been for you so far? Kritika - Its been a smooth sail, touchwood. Sikander happened in college and then my work got me more work and the kind of roles I wanted to do. So that way, TV has been kind to me. FK - We know you do not want to work in Saas bahu serials, but apart from that what would be one role, on screen, that you would never agree to do even if you were paid a fortune? Kritika - Lol, actually there’s more than one. I wouldn’t want to be a cliche.. the doormat, the typical TV vamp, the ‘ugly’ betty of TV. You’ll find these characters in almost all the indian TV shows. FK - We know you work effortlessly round the clock. What motivates your or inspires you to keep going? Kritika - One needs to love what they do to get up every morning looking forward to going to work. I think I’m fortunate to have figured my true calling. But I’m human.. I too have days when I’m exhausted or plain bored of doing the same thing again and again. Especially television, it gets mundane, monotonous and really stressful at times but it is what you pay for the recognition, appreciation, acknowledgement that you get as an actor. So I guess it’s a fair bargain. And instant feedback for what I do is something that motivates me. Reactions, good or bad. Plus, I feel thers so much more to explore and achieve yet that every single day is important for my journey. FK - Where do you see TV industry 10 years from now and what kind of storylines/roles do you think will improve the current image of television shows? Kritika - I’m sure TV will be much better 10 years from now. Gradually and steadily the trends and the programming are changing. I just hope with so many channels and an amazing reach we also get a good variety of shows.. As in the genres. TV needs to cater to different sensibilities and age groups rather than a supposed target audience. Having said that, I also feel that the old school TV charm from the days of weekly shows shud come back.. We have to take care of the quality of content and execution rather than going overboard with the quantity.

FK - We absolutely love your effortlessly charming personality as Dr. Nidhi Verma, but many viewers say it’s somewhere similar to Arohi Ahluwalia of Kitani-2. What is your take on it? Kritika - Yes, they are bound to have certain similarities because firstly, it’s the same face, same voice. Theres a part of Kritika in both of them. Arohi and Nidhi are both today’s girls. So there are similarities in the personalities but not the characters. Arohi was a young, punjabi girl who always wanted to fall in love and eventually did, with her biggest enemy. Nidhi on the other hand has become a doctor for her parents, is not looking for love but falls for a man twice her age. Is sure of her love but fears the complications such a relationship can face. In the coming episodes you’ll see how she being the apple of everyone’s eye, being a rebel is not able to tell her father that she wants to settle down wid Dr.Ashutosh. I find this interesting, Its real. The character has got different dimensions to it. She’s immature but not insensitive or stupid. For me both the characters are like my babies and me as an actor can only perform wen thers a part of me in the character or the other way round. And may be that’s why people see the resemblance. When I meet fans they always tell me.. “Aap acting to karte nahin ho.. Aap to aise hi ho” so I dunno whether I can take that as a compliment or not. Haha.. It could mean that I don’t act at all, I’m just lucky to get roles like this.. Or it cud mean I’m natural and they don’t realise when it’s acting and when its not.

FK - What

is one thing you love the most about

being an actor?

Kritika - I think the best part is that you touch millions of lives across the globe.. Not only do they know but also react to you, your emotions and relate with you. It gives you this sense of achievement and at the same time this sense of responsibility. Every action of yours or your character means something to the story that you are telling and to the people who are so involved in the show. I feel blessed and thank the universe for it. FK - What is your take on Size Zero? Kritika - I don’t quite understand the concept of size zero. But it happens to be a rage.. I’ve always liked curvy women.. And I really aspire to be healthy, fit and flexible. Infact that’s one of my resolutions this year. I love dressing up and I want to be able to look good in any and every thing I wear. For an actor it becomes even more important because camera anyways adds a few pounds on you.

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FK - When you decided to become an actor, what adjustments did you have to make personally? Kritika - The biggest change was the change of the city. I had to shift base to mumbai.. Delhi was a comfort zone for me.. I had family, friends, school, college there... But mumbai welcomed me with open arms.. I was used to living on my own and the city of dreams has got a place for every dreamer. There were quite a few changes in the lifestyle too.. I was 18 when I started my first show.. Was learning the tricks of this trade and at the same time a lot of things about life. When my friends and other people my age were still in college I was working, making a living. So I had to be more responsible. My life wasn’t all fun and chilling out.. It was about making something outta my life, proving that I cud be an actor and be goof at it. And then I decided to be independent. Plans changed, dreams changed, goals changed. Sometimes I miss those very few college days dat I had. I wish I cud also wander for a while.. Enjoy those times, chilling, partying with friends.. But now wen I see where the journey in hindsight and when I see my parents proud of me.. I’m assured I did the right thing.

A lot of shows that have been on top of the charts I think have been over-rated at times.. FK - Who is Kritika Kamra?

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Kritika - Kritika Kamra is “Jagat Maata” hahahah that’s what my friends call me.. They say I’m a mother to everyone I know apparently.. I’m protective of the people who are close to me.. I baby people.. I like taking care of them. I’m quite an extremist when I love someone I feel responsible for them and I want the best for them. To an extent that sometimes I nag them, lecture them, feed them. I’m quite a perfectionist too.. I can’t settle for average. And I always try to be morally correct. I’m human.. All I can do is try but I make a conscious effort to do no wrong to anyone. Apart frm this I’m pretty normal..talkitive, sensitive, impulsive, aggresive. I suck at decision making, planning, time and money management and I’m never satisfied with myself. All in all.. I want to dream big, think big and live big!

FK - A lot of your fans miss your nose ring. Is it gone for good, or will it make a comeback soon?

FK - If given a choice, what would you prefer to do; romantic scene or emotional crying scene?

Kritika - The nose ring is safely resting in my jewellery drawer. I love it. I got it when I was in college.. Wore it for ‘Kitani’ and it almost became an identity of Arohi. I would get mails off people telling me they’ve got their nose pierced after watching me..lol but with nidhi I thought the nose ring doesn’t go well considering she’s a doctor and dresses up in very normal, real clothes instead of costumes. I try to do these small changes in the look of my characters each time. But if you meet me outside you’ll see me wearing the nose ring often.

Kritika - Well, as an actor you dont have that choice and neither do you want it. I wanna play a character and I have to be able to play all sides, all emotions. There’s a character sketch, a character graph.. Its not difficult to cry, act mushy or happy but to do it as somebody else, as Arohi or Prateeksha or Nidhi is a challenge. And every scene has some emotion as the driving force.

“Angels, have played such

an important part in making me who I am today..”

FK - From the contemporaries which actress in the indian television industry do you think is overrated? And Why? Kritika - I’m too small to rate or judge another actor. But yes, I’d like to say I have a problem wid the yardstick.. I know people choose their favourites.. The audience makes an actor a star but I think the whole idea of judging an actor on the basis on the TRP’s of their show is not fair. A lot of shows that have been on top of the charts I think have been over-rated at times.. And so are the people related to these shows. There are some really good actors doing very well on TV, on those top shows but at times actors are judged on the basis of the mass appeal of their characters or solely the popularity of the show. And some very good actors are not even taken in the race just because may be their shows is not so high on TRP’s or is of a genre catering to a small section of the society. But this is just my view. At the end of the day.. Like they say.. “Janta is the God of television” its in the hands of the viewers to decide who deserves what.. The only thing that’s clear is your are as big/ small as your character is. FK - What direction do you see your career taking in the next couple of years? Kritika - All I can say is “I dunno” lol and I like it this way. I want life to surprise me! Like anybody else, I wanna grow. I want people to know me because of my work. I want every project to be bigger and better than my previous one. There is a list of things I wanna do for my family. Hope that happens 10 years from now and hopefully after that too I wanna see myself in love.

FK - Thank you for your time Kritika, just one last message for the launch of our Brand new ‘Factor K ‘ magazine and what do you have to say about your angels?? I know Angels don’t do all this for appreciation or thank you’s but all I have is a genuine feeling of gratitude. A big big thank you to them, Angels, have played such an important part in making me who I am today. I’m short of words to explain what I feel when I see their dedication and the unconditional love and support that they have given to me over the years and to my page. Knowing that they are always there and been there for me as friends, their feedback, opinions, messages of support, everything means a lot to me. And This whole idea of the ‘K Factor’ magazine is absolutely brilliant. Like always they have again come up with an excellent way of getting me closer to my fans and friends. I’m humbled to see the time and effort that they all have put into this. It makes me wonder, yet again if I deserve so much. I really hope someday I’m able to do somthing in return though no matter what I do would be too little in front of all the love that they’ve given me. All my best wishes and blessings to Angels and ‘K Factor’ team for the launch of this rocking magazine. And much much love to my small little family ‘MY ANGELS!! ‘ muaaah.

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PU RE PU NJ AB I (PUNJABI) A FILM BY MUNISH SHARMA

Very few people are blessed with the ability to weave emotions in their words, and convey them to the world through their story telling. A successful writer knows how important it is for his audience to connect with the feeling and understand the message.

Munish sharma,

God gifted writers, who can move his viewers with his vision. “Factor K” team caught up with the director of “Pure Punjabi” to talk about the movie, his experience and his future project. is one of those

FK - CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SUCCESS OF PURE FK - THERE ARE MANY SUCCESSFUL MOVIES BASED PUNJABI. THE FILM RECEIVED POSITIVE REVIEWS FROM ON FRIENDSHIP, MUSIC, PASSION ETC. WHAT WOULD AUDIENCE AND CRITICS ACROSS INDIA AND CANADA. YOU SAY IS DIFFERENT IN THIS MOVIE? PEOPLE HAVE CONNECTED WITH THE EMOTIONS IN MS - I AGREE THERE ARE MANY MOVIES BASED ON THE FILM. HOW DOES IT FEEL? THIS THEME, BUT IN THIS FILM WE TRIED TO SHOW MS - FIRST OF ALL, THANKYOU FOR LIKING AND LOV- THEIR PASSION FROM THE BEGINNING THAT THEY ING PURE PUNJABI.! WEL, IT FEELS GOOD THAT PEO- HAV TAKEN THE DECISION FOR IT. IT MAY BE PLE HAVE FELT THE EMOTIONS WHICH I CONVEYED LITTLE DIFFERENT BECAUSE IN THIS FILM, THIER THROUGH THIS FILM. IT GIVES ME STRENGTH AND FAMILIES ARE ALSO INVOLVED AND THIS FILM SHOWS COURAGE TO DO MORE GOOD WORK. I HOPE I WILL HOW THEIR SONS’ DREAMS EFFECT THEM. ALSO HOW BE GIVING MORE GOOD FILMS! THEY FINALLY AGREE TO IT. IT PARTICULARLY SHOWS THE MIND-SET OF FK - THE MOVIE WAS BASED ON THE BOND OF PARENTS! FRIENDSHIP AND THE PASSION TO CHASE ONE’S DREAMS. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE BIT FK - MUSIC IS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO ABOUT YOUR INSPIRATION BEHIND IT ALL? HOW WAS THE SUCCESS OF A FILM. THE MOVIE CONCEPTUALIZED? PURE PUNJABI ALSO DELIVERED SOME BEAUTIFUL MS - IN REAL LIFE, I HAV ALSO STRUGGLED A LOT MELODIES AND FOOT TAPPING DURING MY EARLY STAGES IN THIS PARTICULAR FIELD. NUMBERS, LIKE ANGEL IN MY DREAM, PURE PUNJABI AND I BELIEVE A FILM IS ALWAYS INSPIRED FROM AND OF COURSE CHALLA. THESE SONGS HAVE BEEN REAL INCIDENCES. SO IT IS REFLECTING IN MY FILM! HIGHLY ACCLAIMED BY THE AUDIENCE AND ESPECIALLY BY THE YOUNGSTERS. WHAT DO YOU THINK FK -WHILE MAKING THE FILM, WHO WAS YOUR TAR- WAS SO SPECIAL ABOUT THESE SONGS? GET AUDIENCE? MS - EACH SONG HAS A DIFFERENT FLAVOR. EACH MS - EVERYBODY! THE YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES. THIS SONG WAS MADE CONSIDERING THE SITUATIONS. FILM IS FOR EVERYBODY! KEEPING YOUTH MUSIC IN MIND AND WE TRIED TO RAISE THE LEVEL TO PUNJABI MUSIC WITH MEANINGFUL LYRICS!

FK - MAKING A FILM IS A VERY TIME AND EFFORT CONSUMING TASK. HOW LONG DID IT TAKE BEFORE THE FINAL VERSION OF PURE PUNJABI WAS READY TO BE RELEASED? MS - NEAR ABOUT 5 MONTHS SINCE WE STARTED WORKING ON MUSIC AND SCRIPT. I PERSONALLY THINK ITS VERY LESS.

FK - THE MOVIE LAUNCHED KARAN KUNDRA AS THE PUNJABI MOVIE STAR. HOW WAS THE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH HIM? MS - KARAN IS A HARD WORKING GUY. HE IS TALENTED, PASSIONATE AND HE UNDERSTANDS THE DIRECTOR’S VISION. IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH HIM! FK - THE CAST OF PURE PUNJABI CONSISTED OF SOME BRILLIANT TALENT. TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR HUNT FOR THE MAIN LEADS AND HOW DID YOU ZERO DOWN ON KARAN KUNDRA, MANJOT SINGH, SANGRAM AND DHRITI? MS - KARAN WAS THE RAISING STAR. WE KNEW THAT HE JUST NEEDED A BREAK TO PROVE HIMSELF IN MOVIES, SO WE APPROACHED HIM. AND MANJOT WAS OUR OBVIOUS CHOICE FOR PARAM. WE SAW THE LATEST SEASON OF KKK IN WICH SANGRAM APPEALED TO THE CHARACTER OF KABIR. FOR FEMALE LEAD WE NEEDED A FRESH FACE, SO WE TOOK SOME AUDITIONS!

FK - SO HOW HAS THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE BEEN FOR YOU, AS THIS WAS YOUR DEBUT FEATURE FILM? MS - THE OVERALL, EXPERIENCE WAS LIKE A ROLLAR COSTER RIDE; UP N DOWNS DURING THE MAKING PROCESS. BUT I NEVER LOST HOPE. THE WHOLE TEAM SUPPORTED ME. MY ASST. DIRECTORS SUPPORTED ME ALL THROUGH, AND MY EDITOR ALSO DID A GUD JOB. HARPAL WAS THERE FOR MY BACK SUPPORT IN PRODUCTION. I ALSO THANK BATRA’S FOR PRODUCING THIS FILM!

Interview By Factor K Team Pictures Courtesy: Pure Punjabi Page

FK - NOW THAT PURE PUNJABI HAS BEEN RELEASED , ACCEPTED AND LOVED BY THE AUDIENCE, WHAT ELSE DO YOU HAVE PLANNED? WE HEAR THAT YOU WILL BE DOING ANOTHER MOVIE STARRING KARAN KUNDRA AND SANGHRAM SINGH AS THE MAIN LEADS. CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THAT? MS - YES. WE ARE STARTING OFF WITH A NEW PROJECT SOON. THESE DAYS WE ARE WORKING ON THE SCRIPT. KARAN AND SANGRAM WIL BE MAIN LEAD AND IT WILL BE A ROMANTIC-COMEDY. LET’S SEE HOW IT PROCEEDS.

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Pure Punjabi, is a musical drama about passion, about chasing ur dreams, about friendship. The story revolves around 4 close friends who belong to different Punjabi family backgrounds; Prem, Param, Vijay and Raj. They have a passion for music and dream about creating their own rockband called ‘Pure Punjabi’. Their fathers on the other hand, want them to become doctors, as being a doctor they would have a secure future, they wud earn a lot of respect n money. Pure Punjabi is about going against our elder generations typical mindset/belief that only doctors, engineers, lawyers, businessmen are successful and have respected professions. The movie conveys a message that u can earn the same respect, fame and money if ur talented and passionate enough n if ur willing to give ur everything to chase ur dreams. The movie should serve as an eye-opener for the society, especially the parents, who are always into pressurizing their children to chose one of the ‘safe’ professions rather than doing something they are passionate about. ‘Pure Punjabi’ is a complete entertainment package, with great music, comic elements and romance, all in the ‘Punjabi’ way. It shows the Punjabi culture, the typical punjabi munde who love cars, are hot-blooded and easily get into fights. They love doing masti and are always upto some kind of mischief. Still they respect their elders and are proud of their roots. They are loyal friends. As Prem says to Raj ‘assi dukh sukh de saathi haan, Pure Punjabi! Jai mastiyan saanjhiyan ne, taan dukh vi saanjhe ne’ The way they try to woo the Punjaban ‘Mehr’ or ‘Patakka’ as Prem( Karan’s character) would say. Dhriti does a great job portraying a Punjabi girl, strong headed and playing hard to get. The dialogue writer deserves credit for some very good lines. We really enjoyed Prem’s ‘Lakk 28 kudi da, weight 47 kudi da! Oye kudiye, oh cheti man ja, ainwey na tu late karri ja. Jaane tu ya jaane na, I hate love stories..kinwey kanwa KINNI MOHABBAT HAI’ We didn’t miss his accent here. Raj’s reply ‘Oh paran ho season 3’ was hilarious. We thoroughly enjoyed the ‘mission pataofy Mehr’. The library and the ‘Pinky Africa aali’ scenes were witty and entertaining. It was fun to watch Karan’s real office in the movie, his real life mates, his Ford Endeavour, and him wearing some of the clothes we angels have gifted him were like the icing on the cake, his diamond stud looked ace. We digged his style and Mr. Style statement managed to look great throughout the movie adding a lot of xfactor to it. It’s no new news as we all already know Karan is an extremely talented actor, he is the master of expressions, which he once again proved in this movie! Being the romantic hero, Karan was outstanding in the romantic scenes with Mehr. He could not have been more adorable than Prem in ‘My Angels’ track. His expressions, charming smiles and his ‘hayee’ leave you in awe. We can bet every girl out there fell in love with that guy dreaming and dancing around with his jacket. His comedy was so spontaneous, natural and refreshing that never at any point in the film the viewer feels anything imposed in his character.

Not to forget the action sequences, well executed and brilliantly performed. The scene between father and son was hearttouching. ‘Bande’ track was bought in perfectly, It was a moment of realization, a wake up call for Prem that he isn’t as strong and powerful as he thought. The way he emotes through his eyes is just commendable. His emotional scenes, ahh no one does it better than our superstar/superbro Mr Kundra!! Some viewers might point out that he goes over the top in a few scenes, but we believe that was justified as he was portraying a very loud, full of life, vibrant character. A few scenes might feel a little dragged, but that is just minor points, dont take too much away from the movie. After Karan we loved Manjot’s performance, he played this cute character that never fails to make u smile. We loved his dialogue ‘Supneyan da ki hai, akh band kardeyan aunde ne te khulde hi tutt jaande ne.’ Sangram was quite impressive playing a villain, he should play such characters also in the future since it seem like negative roles are his forte. Viewers who have seen Batra showbiz’s other movies would know what importance Harpal Singh ji holds in Punjabi cinema. He is known for his one liners, the ‘teesri akh’ dialogue in JMDL, the zip that troubled him in yaar anmulle and in ‘Pure Punjabi’ it was ‘ullu di tez akh te lumdi di tez nak, sathiavani de samne fail hai’ and ‘Putt, peo peo hi haunda hai’ The principle was another awesome character, and Harpal ji did brilliantly!! We had high expectations from Karan’s performance in this movie, but he managed to surprise us yet again! That’s what makes our rockstar/ our superbro so special. He is his own competition and again he has outdone himself. Yes, he has once again raised the bar! He proved he has excelled as an actor, he was excellent, with his performance, comic timing, Dialogue delivery everything simply Brilliant! He absolutely nailed it with the climax-scene. If his presence wasn’t enough to set the stage alight then we simply have no words for his ‘challa’ act. It was such a strong, powerful performance. He was a real rockstar! He sang with so much passion, it felt as if Prem was living ‘THE moment’ of his life. It was a hair-rising, breathtaking performance that leaves u completely numb. We were left in happy tears, we had goosebumps. We believe there aren’t any adjectives good enough to describe what he did on that stage. Finally we would like to say that Batra Showbiz has done it once again. Pure Punjabi has lived up to the expectations and has delivered. It’s a ‘umeed toon dugna, paisa vasool’ movie. It has touched a subject that is new for Punjabi cinema. Beautiful performances, brilliant story, gripping plot and heart felt music, make this movie a super hit and a must watch for all ages.

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Sonam Kapoor Sonam keeps it sexy and sophisticated with this Elie Saab gown for Marie Claire fashion awards. Kohl rimmed eyes, and braided updo completes her look. This young actress is a true trendsetter and every designersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dream. Her youthful sensibility is inspiring. She is fun, classy and unpredictable. She always managaes to add a shot of sexiness to her ultra-sweet style.

Anushka Sharma Hello pretty girl-next-door! Ever since her big-screen debut in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi in 2008, Anushka has captivated audiences with her talent and her minimalist aesthetic. She often opts for classic pieces to complement her polished look. Here she dazzles the audience on the ramp, in a beige net Sari, with pearls and bead work.Apart from her occasional ramp appearences, she is always seen out and about in very chic and stylish attires.

Deepika Padukone

Katrina Kaif

Deepika is every designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s muse. Here she is absolutely stunning in a Ana Singh sari. Deepika caught our attention with her charming beauty in Om Shanti Om four years ago and there was simply no looking back for this model turned actress. The statuesque star is often praised for her poise, her impecable fashion sense and her timeless appeal.

Katrina is a glamazon! She has an enviable figure and knows how to show it off. Case in point: the item song Chikni Chameli and this Neeta Lulla Bridal Dress. She is a chic and classy star with an edgy and seductive twist. Three years ago, not surprisingly Katrina picked up an IIFA Style Diva of the year award!

Priyanka Chopra

Kareena Kapoor

Priyanka is a screen goddess who reigns with glamour. The former Miss World shows off her seductive beauty in this Manish Malhotra Lehanga. The 2009 IIFA Best Actress winner (for her role as a supermodel in Fashion) is one actress who knows how to break out of her comfort zone with daring fashion choices, movie-star confidence and signature style.

Kareena is Bollywood royalty, and she knows how to dress the part. This black and silver sheer sari is nothing short of awe inspiring. Whether it be in a film like Ek Main Aur Ek Tu, or on the hottest carpets, Kareena infuses everything with charisma (and a dash of girly-ness). Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got great genes, sure, but her sense of style is all her own invention.

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Everyone seems to think men have it easy when it comes to fashion, but believe us, even though men will not admit it, it’s just as stressful as women pulling out the right outfit. Especially for the single boys who want to impress women. So dare to be fashionable?? We present to you the look which your very own KING K (Karan Kundra) Would pull off at a red carpet event or premier of a movie. From the shoes to the jacket, the whole look is exactly what Karan would wear. So guys why not imitate ur rocstars look to impress those chics out there?? We begin with the Classic solid pink shirt. Many people think men can’t really pull off pink, but we totally disagree. Pink can look sexy on men if styled right! The shirt can be worn with nice pair of dark blue greyish denims like the one in the image. It can be bought from good quality shirt shops in the malls!! So guys pink makes girls wink! style it right and you never know who you may impress! Right choie of accessories, help add the finishing touches to your already suave look. A watch can add an extra bit of masculinity to you look. You can easily find a similar one at the malls or watch stores. No look goes without a belt and We love the cool Ted Baker - TAPEON - Suede overplay belt. It can be found at a ted baker store or online.Now the WESC SLIM FIT UNSPOTTED JEANS are supercool and comfortable. it’s of good quality and after a number of washes it will stay the same. Moving onto the Leather Sole Suede Brogues. Brogues have been in fashion for well over a year now and the different colored ones make them smart. these maroon ones look amazingly fabulous and can be worn with jeans and also camel chinos. Lastly on to our favourite piece of the look is what we call style personified and can just visualise Karan in it. Mostly because he has a similar jacket/blazer!! This is a must have BOLONGARO TREVOR UNION JACKET. It just sexy and completes the whole look. Wear all the items in the image and boy! you will look like a stud. It doesn’t come cheap but it’s classic and one you can keep in your wardrobes for years!

Out fit

o n t h Of

The

St re e t

CHIC OF THE MONTH

Sonam Kapoor

hether Its The Red Carpet Or A Casual Day Out, Sonam Kapoor Only

Sets Her Most Stylish Foot Forward. Let’s Take A Look At This 26 Year Old Style Diva’s Diary From The Feb 2012 Internationl Fashion week, Where The Very Chic & Glam Sonam Gave Us 3 Different Looks That We All Wish To Emulate.

Sonam Kapoor is wearing onion printed, organza dress by Dolce & Gabbana Spring-Summer 2012 collection. She teamed it up with nude peeptoes and a bright red bag. The hair do, gold earring and dark coral lip color add the finishing touch!

Sonam is wearing Sonam Kapoor wore Roberto Cavalli navy blue suit at the pre-fall 2012 at the Salvatore Ferragamo Roberto Cavalli show. She kept the look AW’12 show at MFW. classy with white bow Here she has gone for a blouse, a tanned more sombre sassy look. handbag and shoes. The chocolate brown Her red pout and color complements curly hair added the her skin tone, sleek hair, fun and flirty vibe smoky eyes and natural to her otherwise makeup. vintage look.

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Travel souk

Hot Spot and Travel Destination OF the Month

Punjab || Aurus || Food || Night Life || Fun || Shopping

Quick Facts

-Timings: 7:30 PM to 1:30 AM -Food Type: European -Price: Very Expensive -Ambiance: Celebrities Frequented, Fine Dining, Sea Facing, Open Air beach facing lounge and dining area and an indoor restaurant

-Payment Methods: Visa, Amex, Master, Cash -Meal Type: Dinner -Features: Large Group Friendly, Late Night Eats, Notable Chef -Known For: Modern European Cuisine and Friday Night Bar seen. -Average Meal for Two: Rs.3000 + Tax Serves alcohol, has a seperate bar area which is fully air conditioned. Valet parking is available. They do provide home delivery as well as take away.

HOT

SPOT

AURUS GROUND FLOOR, NICHANI KUTIR, JUHU TARA ROAD, JUHU, MUMBAI.

The

place has

A Great

ambiance and it is just next to the

beach which adds to its charm. the interiors are given

attention to, in great detail. The place has an overall relaxing & sexy

vibe to enjoy the night.

We recommend the outdoor area, right on the beach, facing the sea. The seating area outside is plentiful - white leather ottomans litter the floors around candle-lit tables. There is one uber-special table in the corner, reminiscent of a shikara or diwan type setup. Very nice! The restaurant is not too crowded in the weekdays, and music is not too loud either (soft lounge/house music). On Friday and Saturday night, the place is in a different high and is very crowded but a great place to hang out.

The FOOD

is very well cooked and has a great presentation. If

you are a lover of

European

food then this is the place for you!

All in all, there are way too many positives about this place to even subtract one half a star. One major warning: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expensive. This place will rock your wallet or purse, even for a few drinks, but it will be worth it! We highly recommend you to try it out, for the ambiance, friendly management, the food and simply for the great hang out place it is!

Remember to make a reservation prior to your visit. Review By: Karanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels

PUNJAB Travel Destination P

UNJAB

The Republic of India Where our sada punjab di shaan Karan Kundra hails from. The state capital is Chandigarh. Major cities of Punjab includes Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Mohali, and Chandigarh. Punjab is a state, whose name is synonymous with exuberance, prosperity and an intense passion for life. Punjab or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Panj Aabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; literally meaning five rivers. Punjab is also the very heart of the country. Blessed with extremely fertile soil, Punjab is watered by the rivers Beas, Sutlej, Ravi and Ghaggar. It is also the home of our King, Karan Kundra who was born and brought up in Jalandhar, one of the main cities of Punjab.

is a state in the northwestern part of

o T

: o

Tourism

is principally

suited for the tourist interested in

culture, ancient civilization, spirituality and

epic history.

Punjab has a rich history incorporating Sikhism and Hinduism. Along with the celebrated Punjabi culture, the royal palaces, historic battles, shrines, temples and examples of Sikh Architecture. Some of the smaller country towns are also a must see for the person who wants to see the true Punjab, with their traditional homes, monuments, temples, farms, and everyday life.

Sightseeing

Food & Nitelife Punjabis love to eat! Their cuisine can be non-vegetarian or completely vegetarian. They use a lot of desi ghee and butter in their dishes. Try the milk products, lassi, kheer, sohan halwa, stuffed parathas, malai tikka, tandoori chicken, tandoor di roti. There are certain dishes which are exclusive to Punjab, such as Mah Di Dal and Makki Di Roti Te Saron Da Saag (Sarson Ka Saag). ‘Rangla Punjab Haveli’ in Jalandhar, is a traditional Punjabi village themed resort. It highlites the punjabi tradition in full galore. Located conviniently at G.T. Road on jalandhar Phagwara highway, it is an ideal stop over to take a little break and an ideal place to enjoy. It has a full picture- sculpture

Make sure you go visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar, regardless of what Religion you are of. Wagah Border is also worth a visit. It is often called the “Berlin wall of Asia”, and is a border crossing on the India–Pakistan Border. There are many museums in Punjab; Amritsar Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Angol Sikh War Memorial Ferozeshah, Govt. Museum Hoshiarpur, Sports Museum in Patiala, Art Gallery at Sheesh Mahal and Guru Teg Bahadur Museum are a few of them.

Punjab haven,

is but

only

haggle

bazaars. emporia

Western-style

outskirts,

about

and

are

these

sanitized

‘Punjabi

moutwatering

the wealthy and the

vegetarian

buffet

served

in a full traditional fashion as if you are guest star

attraction.

nightclubs and discos located mainly in

Chandigarh.

some

Nightlife:

zamindaar’s

haveli

is exciting in some spots, you may find

not

afraid

elbows

malls and shopping in little

shopping

es, or the goods in them.

yourself

punjabi

bump

there’s

museum depicting punjabi culture and true life of a punjabi

village. Live cultural shows are organised daily. Enjoy a

you’re

creeping

but

shopper’s

the

Indian experienc-

Remember Jutti’, an

to get ethnic

footwear which in the past was worn by

Mahrajas. They

are

usually made of fine leather and are delicately embroidered with threads or beads.

is also

Karan

very fond of the ‘tilla juttis’ and is

Shopping

often seen wearing them along with jeans.

SWEET MASALA

With

Angels TARRAGON CHICKEN INGREDIENTS

PREPARATIONS

_ 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves _ 1/4 teaspoon salt _ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil _ 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind _ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice _ 1 garlic clove, minced _ 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon _ 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

2. Combine olive oil and remaining 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil mixture to pan, spreading evenly over bottom of pan with a wide spatula. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes. Drizzle chicken with 2 teaspoons oil mixture. Turn chicken over; cook 2 minutes. Drizzle remaining oil mixture over chicken; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 2 minutes or until done. Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Pour pan drippings over chicken; serve immediately.

10 MIN TREAT WARM BERRY-THYME COMPOTE Serve dessert in no time with our quick recipe. Dress up vanilla ice cream with a berry delicious fruit-and-sugar topping. The chunky syrup gets a punch of flavor from lemon juice and fresh thyme. Simply cook the berries for about four minutes in a saucepan and voila! You can serve warm!

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SALMAN KHAN

1. If i weren’t an actor, i’d be...

10. My worst habit...

2. In the morning, I drink...

There is a long list of bad habits but what I don’t like about myself is that I am very blunt with people.

seven to eight mugs a day but now i

11. I am the happiest when...

F*** knows who.

Strong black coffee. I used to have

When my family is around me. What I

have two cups.

love is that all the men in the family love

3. A man should smell like... Like a man. Strong

the same things.

Like all of us love s pending time at the farm, we have common friends and we love all the women in the

4. People are surprised when I... Don’t take off my shirt.

5. Women can’t say no when I...

Women only seem to say no these days. They don’t want to smile for me any more.

6. The movie that makes me cry is... ‘Haathi Mere Saathi”, every single time.

7. The last time i cried was...

When I was watching ‘Shikshanachya Aicha Gho’, a Marathi movie in Wai. We were shooting for ‘Dabangg’ and Sonakshi was watching the film with me. I was bawling while Sonakshi was ookay.

8. My father always taught me... To be as straight as possible.

9. My mother always told me... To be even straighter. It’s very difficult.

family.

12. I feel most comfortable when...

I am with my dogs - Saintu, Mylove, Veera and Mowgli at our farm.

13. When I look in the mirror, I see... Someone who some parents want their sons to be like and other parents pray that their sons never be.

14. My hero is... My dad.

15. Chivalry is...

A lot more than just opening and shutting a door. It’s when you stand up for the woman in your life, but not for stupid things.

16. A fragrance that i love...

Is the smell of my mom’s palms. When I was little, I used to get car-sickness and she would put her hands on my face and I would feel better instantly.

Interview courtesy of: Sexiest Man Alive Photography By: Haider Ali

FAN Of

“Karnika”

The

Month

magazine without any chapter dedicated to their fans sounds not only

incomplete but also impossible.

Literally

the word “fan” denotes a

enthusiasm towards a particular someone or something.

Kundra

and

Kritika Kamra

person showing liking or

But when it comes to the fans of Karan

the word transports us to a frenziful world full of people who

take immense pride in being labeled as “karnika” fans.

Over

the years people with their love and

encouragement have always developed a heart to heart connection with their favourite stars.

This “Direct Dil se” note has struck the chord of such passionate music that every fan has felt connected and proud. To cherish this wonderful bond we came up with the idea of selecting the “fan of the month”. We asked fans to tell us why they should be the Fan Of The Month. We are aware that few words cant sum up the genuine emotions that each and every fan feels

but it was simply a means to give the opportunity to the

millions of fans out there to express their heart felt emotions to their beloved stars and be acknowledged by them. Amidst numerous entries Karan & Kritika selected two, and here we proudly present to you the love and affection portrayed by the selcted lucky fans. congratulations to

‘Nivedita Arora’

and

‘Shree Desai’

for being the winner of the first

FOM

big

series.

“Congratulations to both Nivedita Arora and Shree Desai the winners of the ‘Fan of month’ contest. Thank you to all fans who sent your entries, it was difficult picking out the winners, as there were so many good entries and we’re touched by each and every message. Thank you so much Nivedita and Shree for following us, loving us n accepting us. We wish u all the luck for all that u do in life.

Muaah x Karan and Kritika”

says:

Nivedita Arora Its not like i am dead without you, but i feel alive only when i burn inside , for you to be on my side, even if its screen’s hindside. Together it took, sharukh-salman to be karan-arjun , but luckily for us , we got them in just one person;)!! brightening the days with your sunny smiles, shining nights with acts full of prize thats why we call u,king of your knights (p’faujis) cz you steal our hearts in disguise in limo, rols royce u walk u are phantom when u talk attitude in ur looks beware its pure punjabi under the hoods;-) teaching us silently lessons of wise of passion, friendship, dedication and to be nice angelic yet so develish angels u got , and i love the way they dote sunny sun ,kritika of stars n angelic moon complete my whole sky, it feels like a boon ,wanting me to meet them soon please ask me to come nigh n say hi;) !!

One day about a month back , surfing youtube i got KTLK episode in the suggestion list and clicked it (jeees ! lucky me i absolutely loved Dr Nidhi’s acting , there was something so surreal , beautiful and natural about it that i couldnt resist but watch the all episodes i had missed :):) i liked it ardently , watched every episode and waited for new ones , so much so that saturdays n sundays ko khali khali lagta tha ;P This void feeling lead me to search more about our dear Dr Nidhi only to find ..OMG!!! i had not seen KMH 1 & KMH2 ..where in the effing world was i doing?!?!?! to not to realise that even indian television can produce such fine piece of excellence ;) i have seen many sitcoms and US TV serial series , but KMH felt so much closer to my heart ...muuah!!! Its a Cult not a soap - The unbeatable breathtaking chemistry between you n kittu di , awesome acting skills, so much masala , drama ,romance dance style ..n lol n how can i forget fight scenes, really heroic ;P . The fanatic speed at which i saw KMH 1 followed by KMH 2 only i can tell.

Without any doubt you have quintessential acting skills which u glorify even more with your immense hardwork and dedication but there is something more than that , that absolutely sets you apart from other actors and makes me respect you ever so much .Its your nature and attitude towards life .While watching SBS segments there was something which hit me real deep inside , it was your line..that how your father taught you “to extract juice out of every moment in life “ , its important to do work to be successful but it was more important to LIVE LIFE. They say , “Best things come in small packages “ , i say “No!! you are wrong ! karan kundra is NOT a SMALL package !! He is one BIG package of BEST - looks ,skill, creativity ,good heart, charismatic personality ,intelligence and pinnacle of cuteness (aww..ur dance with ur jacket in angel song ) “ Keep rocking & bringing happiness in peoples’ life with “sunny” smiles and jokes. lots of love - Nivedita Arora

Funny thing is, I was in class when he told me this and the prof was talking about something soo serious and I started smiling! My prof thought I was kinda crazy! LOL! Karan’s movie totally blew me away and I think I have managed to watch it 4 times ;) you’re just sooo good King K! And Queen K you’re doing an amazing job in KTLK it’s inexplicable how magnificent you are! But day in and day out Karan and Kritika cross my mind a bunch of times and I feel content. Even with their virtual presence I feel as though I have someone there for me. Someone who probably doesn’t even know I exist, but their existence makes me feel complete. I used to be the chokidaar of the pages when Angels went to bed, which I absolutely loved doing! I can’t stand when someone bashes my favorite people! I love you guys soo much! You guys have given me a path to walk on, a path of love, friendship, and of life. Without you two, I don’t know where I would have been or what I would have been doing. You both have given me moments to cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you Karan for wishing me on my birthday this year! You made it a one that I will never forget for the rest of my life. With your shows and the bond you both share, I believe that true love and unconditional friendship does exist in this world. You both have given me a different viewpoint to life which I will never forget. In the end, all I want to say is that you both are amazing! You work so hard just to bring a smile on our faces and we totally appreciate that. Thank you so much for giving me my virtual family, my wonderful friends and of course my darling Angels! Without them I would not have been able to express my love for you and my gratitude towards you. I wish you both get whatever you want in your lives because you both truly deserve it! Mumbai is definitely the next place I want to go to when I get a vacation because I would love to meet you guys at least once in my life time! I hope you stay happy and smiling always! (Kritika, your smile is absolutely beautiful! When you smile, the whole world smiles! Karan, your smile has a magnificent charm in it! I think it is always an icing on the cake to see you smile. Both of your smiles are very contagious! ;) lol) P.S. Whenever you want to visit Chicago, lemme know! I’ll arrange everything for you guys in a matter of minutes! (And this goes for you too, Angels!) Muah!

Shree Desai says:

Karan and Kritika, Main Kaise Kahun Mujhe Aapse Kitani Mohabbat Hai! I have been a fan of Karan and Kritika since January 2010. I joined the page when Karan and Kritika were in ZNKD Season 2 and, ever since, I have been hooked to the pages. In the beginning, I was a little shy to post on the pages but Angels, the Kundraians and Kamraians, and Karan and Kritika themselves, gave me so much love and affection that I became a part of their family in just a matter of moments. Ever since, I have been promoting their pages to a point where I get banned from posting on any wall for 2 days!! Oh how horrible it was! But then, I made another account and used that because I couldn’t resist staying away from the pages and my virtual family! :) I’ve looked at probably ever picture that has been posted on their pages a gazillion times and I still can’t get enough of them. I have watched KMH Season 1, Season 2 and ZNKD Season 2 almost 3 times from the beginning until the end. I have dreamed of meeting them (and even Angels) and just telling them in person how big of a fan I am. :) I am so crazy about them! Lol. My older sister had a son in October of 2010 and every day, since the first day of October , I wished that he would be born on Karan or Kritika’s birthday! The ironic thing is that she was supposed to deliver him on Oct. 11 but he was born two minutes later and his birthday is October 12, 2010. Hahah I was a tad bit upset but soo happy that he was born in the birth month of two brilliant and amazing actors :). Whenever I have felt upset or unhappy, I always visit the pages and read the updates or look at pictures of Karan and Kritika. A smile automatically appears on my face! Even though classes in college have gotten harder and there is so much to do throughout the day, I never forget them and always wish to God to give them blessings and keep their health absolutely well! They have become my role models and guides for every situation that comes my way. It’s quite funny because whenever I get stuck, the first question that pops in my head is “What would Karan/Kritika do?” When Karan and Kritika went to Ahmedabad to promote KMH 2, I called my sister-in-law to go to Law Garden and go see them just so I can get an autograph. Ironically, my niece interviewed them for her news channel so I got a behind the scenes scoop and some pictures of KK2 as well! Luckily, when KK2 went to Delhi for promotion I wrote a letter for both of them and told my friend to give it to them when she goes to meet them! When I talked to Karan on LiveProfile he told me that he still had the letter and it was hanging in his dressing room! I had butterflies in my stomach and couldn’t help but smile away throughout the day.

Previews

AWAITED

Movies Of

2012

PRODUCED BY: AAMIR KHAN PRODUCTIONS EXCEL ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTED BY: REEMA KAGTI STORY/SCREENPLAY BY: REEMA KAGDI ZOYA AKHTAR CAST: AAMIR KHAN, KAREENA KAPOOR, RANI MUKERJI RELEASE DATE: 30 NOVEMBER 2012

PRODUCED BY: SAJID NADIAWALA DIRECTED BY: SAJID KHAN SCREENPLAY BY: TUSHAR HIRANANDANI SAJID-FARHAD CAST: AKSHAY KUMRA, ASIN, JOHN ABRAHAM JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ, RITESH DESHMUK ZARINE KHAN, SHREYAS TALPADE SHAZAHN PADAMSEE RELEASE DATE: 5TH APRIL 2012

PRODUCED/STORY BY: ADITYA CHOPRA DIRECTED BY: KABIR KHAN SCREENPLAY BY: KABIR KHAN NEELESH MISRA CAST: SALMAN KHAN, KATRINA KAIF RELEASE DATE: 17TH AUGUST 2012

ALSO AWAITING

JANNAT 2 - Starring Emraan Hashmi & Randeep Hooda - Produced By Mahesh Bhatt BARFEE - Starring Ranbir Kapoor & Priyanka Chopra - Directed By Anurag Basu ROWDY RATHORE - Starring Akshay Kumar & Sonakshi Sinha - Directed By Prabhu Deva TERI MERI KAHANI - Starring Shahid Kapoor & Priyanka Chopra - Directed By Kunal Kohli

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Rapid ire With

2 & Kritika Karan -- Interview Courtesy: Factor K Team

FK - Arjun Punj/Singhania OR Prem Mittal?? Karan - Arjun singhania

FK - Arohi Sharma or Nidhi

Kritika - I

choose kritika!

That way I both Arohi and Nidhi

get to be

FK - What’s your poison? Karan - Jack daniells Kritika - Red Wine

Karan - (Spirit)ual Kritika - Spiritual. I’m a believer. I believe in the force within me. Don’t need religion to reinforce it.

Karan - Friends Kritika - Good Food

FK - If I take a look inside your refrigerator what would I find? Karan - You’ll find a lot of alchohol Kritika - A lot of chocolates and beer!!

super power do you like to have and why?

Karan - I want dictatorship over the world.. Why?? Isn’t it obvious? I’ll make world a kickass place to be. Kritika - I want the power to read people’s minds and then I shall rule the world.. Muahahhahhaha

FK - Women or Cars?

FK - Men or Shopping? with men!!

What

fun to make

them carry your bags..And bug them with how does this look?” lol

“baby,

FK - What’s one thing somebody can do to be in ur bad books forever, and one thing that will impress you right away?

Karan - I hate people who talk about money. There

are people who weigh on terms of how rich other people are.

FK - Fashion or Comfort?

Karan - Comfort Kritika - The best of both.. And comfortable can be totally fashionable. You just need your individual style, a reflection of your personality in what you wear.

FK - Do

Such people I totally stay away from!

All you have to do to be in my good books is be kind ;) Kritika - I hate people who are disrespectful towards women, elders or infact anyone.. And the people who pretend. Chivalry is the key with me! I need someone to assure that men with this trait are not extinct.

FK - What would you do if you became Chief Minister of Punjab for a day?

you untie your shoes when you take them off?

Karan - No, I do not untie my shoes. Kritika - Except for when I’m high, yes!! Hehe I love my shoes too much to be mean to them.

FK - Friendship Or Love?

Kritika

Karan - Women in my cars ;) haha Kritika - Shopping

Kritika - Hmmm if I was a chief minister…I would Merge delhi and bombay and live in this new found place!! Yayyy ok, I know its geographically not possible but like I’m gonna become the chief minister for real!

FK - Religious or spiritual?

FK - What brightens up your mood..?

FK - Which

FK - What would you do if you became the Chief Minister of Delhi for a day?

Karan - Both. - Both! Equally!! And the gether.

best, when to-

FK - Three or Four fashion must haves for you..

Karan - Fashion must haves: Good denim, Smart white shirts, A Classy watch and a Perfect pair of shoes. Kritika - The classic black pumps, a well-fitted jacket, and a pair of dark skinny jeans.

FK - Who was the last person you hugged?

Karan - The

last person

hugged..

Hell I

forgot

;) Kritika - Karan Arora ( Billu) who just now, came on the sets to surprise me after finding out I’ve been shooting since last night. her name

the

Karan - Hehe I like this one, I would call all punjabi’s throughout the world to come back with all there friends from everywhere and have a humongous PARTYYYYY!!

Angels

K AR AN’S

KARAN KUNDRA - A man with a great personality, good looks, extremely hardworking

and dedicated towards his work. He is a mine of unabashed talent and spark, beneath his calm and innocent veneer. Karan is young and vibrant, with a magnetic charm and easy going candour that sets him apart from the rest. With his hard work, perseverance and sincerity, he has written his own destiny. He is a versatile actor, he can do serious, intense, comic and more challenging roles and he plays them all so smoothly! He has entertained us with a variety of roles since he entered the telly world and we have loved all his characters. He has made us cry, he has made us laugh, he has made us fall in love. Karan’s prowess as an artist does not end here; his talent is multi-dimensional. He is a struggler and definitely a winner! In a place where actors vanish as soon as their show goes off air, Karan Kundra‘s talent in abundance, his inbuilt charisma and a very strong presence on screen as well as off screen, has always kept the audience wanting more. He is Ekta Kapoor’s blue eyed boy, the heartthrob of tinseltown who can sweep young girls off their feet. Karan is an international star, his fans are located all over the globe, reaching to countries as far as Europe, USA, China, South Africa, New Zealand and many more. This handsome actor is just one in a million! Karan has a fab dialogue delivery and he is known to be the master of expressions. His smile and his expressive eyes are his trademarks. He has such a charming smile that can melt any girl’s heart and his eyes are known to speak volumes that with even a few dialogues Karan can express a lot. Other than that he has a heart of gold, a very down to earth, free spirited and fun loving guy, who lives each day as it comes, lives for the moment and wears his heart on his sleeves. He is dependable, with a genuine sincerity about him, he is the friend everyone should have. Karan has a lot of potential, and this man is going places, we can guarantee you that! His charisma, his intelligence, his sense of humor and his devastating looks makes him the perfect superstar! His fans can’t get enough of him and simply wish him all the best in the future!! Us Angels would love to see our darling superstar/superbro, our hero, our king on the big screen sometime soon, and we are looking forward to that day. May God bless him with lots of happiness, success and good health always (Amen) Lots of Love & Hugs Karan’s Angels

TESTIMONIALS FOR

KAR AN & KRITIKA

KRITIKA KAMRA - There’s so much we can say about this girl and we don’t even know

where to begin. She was the new sensation in telly world two years ago. In short span of time, she has become a household name for her tremendous acting skills. She is a natural actor who can emote and express so well, that not even for a moment would you think she is acting. She never fails to impress her fans and is definitely one of the best actresses on Indian television today. She is often called ‘the Rani of television’ (Rani mukherjee) due to her well impressive acting skills. She has won millions of hearts with her innocent and sweet look. People close to her know her as a very caring, loving girl with a bubbly and cute attitude and a very strong personality. She has a heart-warming smile and great sense of humour. She carries herself with dignity and grace and always manages to look a million dollars whilst out and about; she has the passion for fashion. One of the most striking things about Kritika is is that she’s a thoroughbred professional and a dedicated actress. She is a perfectionist. She is a role model of millions of young girls, who admire her and want to be like her. Kritika is an international star; her fans are located all over the globe, reaching to countries as far as Europe, USA, China, South Africa, New Zealand and many more. Kritika Kamra has got it all, yes she is good looking, haut, sexy, a well spoken individual with the beauty and the brains, turns heads wherever she goes. She is such an interesting person who everyone should meet and it’ll be hard to forget this wonderful being! She’s one of warmest, most supportive, most genuine people we’ve known. Her stunning looks, incredible fashion sense, sweet personality, talent and a huge fan following makes her a single piece! We strongly believe this beauty with brains will get far in this industry, and we pray she will grow more and more for each day. We hope she will continue to entertain us for many years to come and cannot wait till the day she enters the big screen. Angels are extremely proud of her and love her lots. May God bless her with lots of happiness, success and good health always. (Amen) Lots of Love & Hugs Karan’s Angels

YourAPRIL

HOROSCOPE Aries - Mar 21 - Apr 19

Romance flows freely in your life this month. It always does at this time of year. There could be some real surprises along these lines. Persons could step from the shadows with flowers for you. Persons you had never considered romantically before could pursue with vigor and visa versa. During the last half of the month you shift to matters regarding your employment and health. There could be advancements on the job or you could take major steps to improve you health at that time. On the last day of the month, a matter regarding where you live could and should be finalized. Clear and sound thinking make whatever is occurring to come together in a very solid and beneficial way.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20

The home front is looking so right this month. Any improvements you have made or are working on pay big dividends during the first half of this month. If there are things that you would like to change regarding you abode, this would be the right time to undertake that effort. The results will be very satisfying. The last half of the month has you focused on your romantic life. There will be many opportunities at this time with people you would not normally find yourself attracted to. Still, take the risk and experience something new and different. You could receive a very meaningful romantic communication on the last day of the month. It will be safe to take it face value and trust it.

Gemini May 21 - June 20

TThis will be an interesting month for you as the emphasis is on communication. There could be a flurry of information coming your way. The problem is Mercury is retrograde for the month. You may have to triple- check that information before releasing it to others. The last two weeks of the month will find you drawn to your home. Something there calls to you and the backyard barbeque looks so inviting. A home improvement project could find its wheels during this period with surprising results. On the last day of the month, there could be something of a very solid agreement reached that could effect you for sometime to come.

Cancer June 21 - July 22

Your money is highlighted this month. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all good news, though. You may be feeling the effects of a budget put into place months ago, thus resulting is a surplus of funds. Also, changes that you could have made at the personal level bear meaningful fruit during this two-week period of April. After the middle of the month, communication picks up in your life. Be mindful that Mercury in retrograde could effect the flow and content of that communication. Try not to take anything at face value, but check out itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s validity before you accept it. On the last day of the month you could receive a very meaningful insight about yourself. This something could be of a very solid nature. What a nice gift from the heavens.

Leo

July 23 - Aug 22

You’re bubbling with energy this month with the Sun and Mars in your 1st house of self. The energy last for three weeks and it’s a good time to get out there and do the projects you’ve been thinking about. During the month, there could be confusing signals and signs coming from your Committed Other. Postpone taking action on joint money matters until after the 11th. Good luck could come your way during the last half of the month in areas regarding resources and cash. Long forgotten loans and favors could suddenly be repaid to your surprise and pleasure.

Capricorn

Joint money, taxes and insurance will hold your attention for the first two weeks of the month. Good news could be coming your way, just when you needed it the most. Careful planning may be required to stretch funds after the 21st, at a time when you feel the pull of the open road and the need to get away from it all. If traveling is on the agenda, remember to triple-check everything like schedules, planes tickets and reservations. The last half of the month finds you in pleasant company and focusing on your committed other. Solid ground may be gained with this person if you remember to listen closely to what they are saying.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22

Aquarius

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22

Pisces

Normally, this is your month for taking it easy, but April finds you dealing with a behind the scenes well spring of energy that must be dealt with or there could be consequences to your health that would be hard to diagnose. Seek ways to alleviate the pressure. Also try to avoid overindulging in food or drink during the last half the month. Friends could provide you with some solid moneymaking opportunities this month. Be patient and hear them out. You could reap some handsome profits and do it quickly. On the last a day of the month, you could make a new a long lasting friend. There is also the possibility of receiving a gift that could last you a lifetime. How nice for you.

Activities with friends sweep you through this April with fun at every turn. Short trips during the first two weeks could find you in lovely surroundings. If you must travel, make sure you triple check everything before you leave with Mercury retrograde all month. The last half of April could provide you with some surprises on the job and regarding your career. Some will be very visible and some will come from behind the scenes. Career changes made on the last day of the month will be the most beneficial and long lasting.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

The career sector is jumping with activity and excitement this month. You may be thrust into the limelight over your accomplishments. There could be major advancements and pay increases from ideas and hard work you have put forth. Traveling for business or transactions at a great distance work best on the 17th. Double-check all the figures before agreeing to anything though. If you must travel this month, wait until the last day when aspects favor a journey filled with peace, smooth sailing and quiet joy. Traveling with friends is also favored. There could be some surprises from them along the way.

Dec 22 - Jan 19

Jan 20 - Feb 18

Personal committed relationships dominate your life for the first three weeks of April. Renewed romance and enthusiasm could find its way back into this area. If you’re not in a committed relationship look for happiness to come through your business partners. Remember to acknowledge them for all they do in your behalf. It will pave the way for the remainder of April. During the last half of the month your focus shifts to shared resources. A quick accounting of the joint checking account could find you with a surplus of cash you did not expect to find. A quick, spontaneous trip may be in the offing. Be mindful that Mercury is still retrograde until the end of the month and could move to foul your fun.

Feb 19 - March 20

Your job scene is hopping with action and fun this month. You could get a raise or a promotion, or both. Your health should be in tip-top shape so get out of the house and move around. This would be an excellent time to start a new diet or exercise plan. During the last half of the month your focus shifts to partnerships and serious relationships. They are blessed with some great aspects. If you’re planning on popping the question, wait until the last day of the month to do so. At that time the planets line up to really cement anything started on that day.

L I R P AStars

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Now is a good time to consider increasing your knowledge at the higher education level. Perhaps embarking on a new path of enlightenment or just a reading really thick book. Travel is favored as well, but with Mercury retrograde it’s advisable to triple-check you plans, schedules, and itinerary for mishaps that could catch you by surprise. During the last half of the month your career sector gets a big boost with Jupiter, Mars and the Sun all crowded into this house. Sudden acclaim could come your way, shining the spotlight on you. The benefits of this will be most felt on the last day of April.

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