WHO WORE IT BETTER?

Bella Hadid

OR JAHNVI KAPOOR IN DAISY?

+ Share your views with us on our Facebook page /IndianLinkAustralia with Ayushmann Khurrana, perhaps signals the shape of things to come for Bollywood stardom. In an era when realism has crept into entertainment cinema, the hero will also have to be someone who can effortlessly shed all larger-than-life pretences.

Vicky's National Awards win as Best Actor for Uri marks a new high, but the actor is taking things cautiously. Despite Uri he has only two films coming up: the horror drama Bhoot: The Haunted Ship and the patriotic biopic Sardar Udham Singh where he essays the title role.

RAJKUMMAR RAO: IRRESISTIBLY VERSATILE

Not many actors in Bollywood can claim to have never repeated the same act, and won over fans despite never bowing to stereotypes. If Rajkummar Rao fits that bill, he has also carved his niche by defying every cliché that normally defines the Bollywood leading man.

Indeed, Rajkummar has defied all odds in Bollywood. He shot to fame doing a bit role in an art film (2010's Love Sex Aur Dhokha) and sustained on supporting acts for three years. And then, when he had his first prominent leading role (Shahid in 2013), he won a National Award as Best Actor for it! He doesn't hesitate signing up for heroinedominated subjects (Queen, Stree, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, Judgementall Hai Kya).

Perhaps the key to his survival and thriving lies in that last bit. With Rajkummar Rao, there is no casting hassle. He can easily fit into any role as long as there is scope to perform. If versatility is increasingly becoming an asset in Bollywood, Rajkummar is indeed looking at a busy career ahead.

RANBIR KAPOOR: THE THINKING ACTOR-STAR

Being born in Bollywood's first family was an advantage, of course, but it does come with its woes, too. Ranbir Kapoor's decade-plus career in Hindi films has overwhelmingly been dictated by one question: can he live up to the legacy of his father Rishi Kapoor and grandfather Raj Kapoor?

Ranbir's strategy to survive the harsh glare that question brings in its wake, is to by and large portray a cool-dude image, on and off the screen. It is an image that, driven by expert PR, has let him play the field as a ladies' man, and some of his biggest hits have also been films where he has been the affable youngster.

The going has been rough for Ranbir lately because, barring last year's Sanju he has no clear winner at the box-office since 2013's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. His ambitious upcoming Bhrahmastra has been pushed back, and his other film is a period drama, Shamshera. Lately, he has been more in the news for rumours pertaining to his romance with Alia Bhatt.

Still, no one is writing Ranbir off. For the simple reason that, beyond his obvious advantages of innate glamour and proven acting skills, Ranbir is a thinking actor-star.

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September 2019

BY MINAL KHONA

Minal Khona has been reading tarot cards for the last two decades. She uses her intuition and connect with the cards mostly to help people.

ARIES March 21 - April 19

TAURUS April 20 - May 20

You stay busy with self-assertion, your own business, and being social but alone. Don’t shut others out, and let them know how you feel. Business improves; a new relationship or marriage proposal is on the anvil. A new project keeps you mentally engrossed; and money will come through new or repeat orders. Tension headaches could besiege you. Though you are self-reliant, help will be provided. Your decision regarding a matter will settle your future path. Success comes through new ventures.

A tough month for Taureans and a lot could go wrong. Separation, divorce, financial problems and difficult times could get you down. But, the worst is over and things will improve. Those on the verge of a break-up will do so and a divorce is imminent. A sudden loss of income is predicted. Rest before you start a new project. Medical expenses could be incurred. Discordant relationships end, bringing peace. What looks hopeless is not the final result, so have faith.

VIRGO

Aug 23 - Sep 22

The card drawn for you represents the Zodiac sign of Cancer, suggesting moody Leos could go into their den and hibernate. If single you will look for romance: many opportunities come your way. Self-promotion at work could face hurdles. If you wish to be self-employed and independent, chances are you soon will be. You feel ill and cranky so visit the doctor if you feel the need. A disagreeable situation comes to an end. Success comes from personal integrity.

Sagittarius

Nov 22 - Dec 21