konnecTV September 2009 by Ravi Choudhary

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THE TUBE

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12/24 Karol Bagh Karol Bagh tells the story of struggle to survive, the struggle to find love and then the struggle to keep relationships together…so as to never lose that love.

TINSEL TALK

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Kaminey Kraze Shahid Kapoor's portrayal of the morally-incompatible twins in Kaminey has catapulted the chocolate hero into an A-lister and audiences can't stop raving.

COVER STORY

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Supercop Salman The movie contains action-packed scenes with Salman Khan playing the role of a daredevil police officer who destroys an entire mafia empire.

HIT or MISS

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Audacious rollercoaster Kaminey is an audacious, original rollercoaster ride about Charlie and Guddu, morally incompatible twins played by Shahid Kapoor.

MISS UNIVERSE

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Venezuelan monopoly Venezuela's Stefania Fernandez became the sixth Miss Universe from the South American country known for its beauty obsessed culture.

GREAT ESCAPES

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Lake resort amidst 7 hills

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Achari Gosht Tasty specialties direct from the kitchen of Sanjeev Kapoor to tickle your taste buds! Turn your everyday meals into a lip smacking gourmet experience. Now you too can be a master chef!

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his is the lax season in Bollywood. Aishwarya has just recovered from flu, Shah Rukh Khan is sulking at home over harassment at a US airport, Salman Khan is busy with TV programs, Rani Mukherjee and Adi Chopra have disappeared for a holiday and so have Saif Ali Khan and Kareena. Even Priyanka Chopra has taken a 20-day break to earn a well-deserved rest, at some undisclosed place. In this vacuum has burst Shahid Kapoor in a Kaminey double role which has catapulted the chocolate-faced hero into the big league and the audiences just can't stop raving. The 28-year-old son of seasoned actor Pankaj Kapoor is being touted as the next big thing. We at Konnectv are one month into the launch of our DTH platform. Through this we are able to bring to you affordable Indian entertainment in the comfort of your home. Get entertained this September with the much talked about Sach Ka Saamana, Tere Mere Beach Mein hosted by Farah Khan on Star Plus along with other great shows Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Bidayi. Chhoti Bahu, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs still stand high on the popularity charts on Zee TV. Besides this, you get to see Bollywood blockbusters on B4U Movies and other immensely popular shows on NDTV Imagine like Jyoti and Bandini. Our Zee Economy package also brings exciting programs this September! Konnectv is proud to sponsor the Jagjit Singh concert in Brisbane on 2nd October. To win two passes, QLD residents can log on to our website and take part in a lucky draw. Get your families and friends Konnected this month and also get rewarded for it. Konnectv aims to be recognised as the first choice in entertainment. To enable us to serve you even better, we request you to send us your feedback. Write to us at info@konnectv.com or call us on 1300 797 012. Log on to our website-www.konnectv.com for all updates and program schedules.

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Karol Bagh

here is one thing which has never changed in the lives of a middle class family 'The Struggle'. The struggle to survive, the struggle to find love and then the struggle to keep relationships together…so as to never lose that love. Karol Bagh is the love saga and story of a family's aspirations, hopes, tribulations that each member of the family goes through, yet life is bliss as long as they are together! The thought being all people living under the same roof have different dreams and aspirations. This show very simplistically at the backdrop of Delhi brings out the thought---yahan baste hain kuchh Sapney!

Celebrity

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Name: Waseem Mushtaq Profession: Actor Serial: 12/24 Karol Bagh What is this show about? The show Is about a Delhi based middle class family and how they face different situations which not only test them individually but also brings out there true bonding with each other. It's a very realistic show which every Indian family can associate with. Your character in the serial? I play the only son of the family and I am just like an ordinary guy who is always caught between his personal aspirations and the family pressures. About you? I was born in Kashmir and did my schooling from a boarding school in Shimla. My entire family is based in Kashmir. Personally I am a very simple guy. Where do you aspire to be? I just want to be known as a really good actor. Share your experience with us of the audition. Was very confident when I moved out of my house till the venue but den as soon as I landed up in front of the camera ready with my script ÖÖ all the dialoguesÖthe confidence and ev-

erything positive that I had just vanished in thin air . to be very honest but I did give my shot and after a few takes gave the take which got me short listed and after my look test I received a call that I had bee selected for Karol Bagh. Your hobbies Singing, watching movies and traveling. Your favorite food Kashmiri wazwaan Your favorite show on Zee Agley Janam Mohey Bitya He Kijyo What message would you like to give to Zee viewers? Keep loving and keep watching Zee and we just hope to be a part of your life. God bless u all!

azia succeeding her father Iltumish as Emperor raises a hue and cry. She proves herself to the people by being as much caring, compassionate, and dedicated as her dad. The court officials start to gossip about her personal life, and her affair with Yakut Jamaluddin, who was the emperor’s slave at one time, but set free and inducted in the army. Razia must now choose between her crown and her love for Yakut.

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he concept of an arranged marriage is quiet unique to Indian culture. The families choose the bride and the groom as per their own beliefs and customs and the two strangers are tied for a lifetime by the knot of holy matrimony. There is no question of a courting period or the individual preferences of the bride or the groom. This is a beautiful and heart warming story of a girl called Akshara who, not unlike millions of other girls in India, knows that her marriage will happen with the consent of her parents and family. Like other young girls, she also has grown up fancying film stars and cricket starsÖbut to fall in love before marriage remains a distant dream for her.

Palkon Ki Chaaon Mein

ehna Hai Teri…Palkon ki Chaaon Mein' ... A heart- warming tale of an orphan girl, whose dreams of finding family and love come true when she gets a chance to be a part of an extremely lovable and traditional joint family. However, every time her dreams are about to come true, destiny intervenes and she realizes that destiny has its own way of granting wishes and it ultimately gives you what you truly deserve and that sometimes you have to lose love to rediscover it! Set in the heart of India, the story of loving, losing and rediscovering love unfolds amidst grandeur, magnificence and scenic beauty of Madhya Pradesh, amongst customs and rituals and exquisite festival celebrations. 'Palkon ki Chaaon Mein' reflects the hopes and dreams of all young girls i.e. to be accepted and loved by their sasural; A show which brings back the smell of soil, the richness and grandeur of our culture, its countless traditions and its never ending warmth - all, through this large joint family which accepts this young girl with open arms and a large heart. upon changing dimensions of various other relationshipsÖ some bitterÖ some sweetÖ and finally discover that life is indeed a miracle.

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Akshara is born into a traditional Marwari familythe Maheshwari family of Udaipur. She is the apple of everyone's eye and lives a protected and sheltered life. Her family loves her very much and sets up her alliance with a deserving boy of their community. Although she willingly accepts her marriage with Naitik, whom her parents have chosen as her life partner, she realizes that their relationship is not like any of the romantic notions she had nurtured in her heart about her future husband. Her mother explains to her that love is an emotion that finds its way gradually into the relationship between a husband and wife. As they get to know each other more and more and learn to adapt themselves to their life partner, love will surface and they will find their bonds strengthened by it. Akshara then begins the journey of discovery of her new life wondering if life is really the miracle that her mother proposes it is. Love after marriage is something Akshara is yet to experience and in the quest of that unrequited love, she is to chance upon changing dimensions of various other relationshipsÖ some bitterÖ some sweetÖ and finally discover that life is indeed a miracle.

he stories of growing closeness between the sexy Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor, the new cool dude in Bollywood, are true. But not so true that Salman Khan need get hot under the collar and Deepika Padukone bothered - these two being the other halves of Kat and Ranbir respectively. Sources on the sets of Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani say the two stars bonded because they're the same age. Kat has worked predominantly with all of Bollywood's leading men who are in their mid40s, and the 27-year-old Ranbir came as, well, a bundle of fun. Kat, of course, is Ranbir's senior in the industry (she's a dozen films old, he's got just two releases) and she rags him on the sets by showing him five fingers. The irrepressible Kat just rubs it in that she's had five hits in a row... while he's had none. "With Ranbir, I can be myself. I guess it's the age and the film's a comedy, so the atmosphere on the sets is like that," reveals Kat. Poor Ranbir tells director Rajkumar Santoshi that they should take all decisions (even what to eat for lunch!) only after consulting Kat, as she's the reigning box office queen! "She's a treat," admits Ranbir. Meanwhile, news is that Sallu bhai is also a part of this gazab kahani. He's doing a cameo in the film!

shutosh Gowariker's historic epic Lagaan: Once Upon A Time in India (2001) may have missed the Oscar but its music has made it to Amazon.com's 100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time. It's the only Bollywood film soundtrack to have made to the list that features revered artistes like Bob Marley, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Willie Bobo. Five Indian artistes who have made it to the list are Asha Bhosle, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Ustad Shujaat Hussain Khan and the fifth, of course being AR Rahman for Lagaan on number 44. Gowariker said, "That's great news." Gowariker said he always thought that the album had great potential. "But you know, I'm especially happy because this is the only album that represents Indian cinema on the list." He says he got a reason to believe that soundtrack has an international appeal at the Locarno International Film Festival in South Africa in 2001. "When I was at Locarno, I saw French, German, Swiss and Italians dancing and cheering the songs -- without knowing the Indian culture, the movie or even Hindi." Happy for Rahman, he said, "He's a blazer, he's completely unstoppable now." September 2009 I 9 I KonnecTV

Air dosti

Guest HERO

his has to be the longest guest appearance by any star in a film. Shah Rukh Khan, who was always told that he has a guest appearance in Dulha Mil Gaya, must have never thought that his role in the forthcoming film will be, hold your breath, almost one hour long in a two-and-a-half hour film! SRK had signed the film due to his close friendship with producer Vivek Vaswani. But there've been constant reports about SRK being upset about his role getting extended so much that it was even said that the superstar was not ready to complete the film. Vaswani clarified, "We haven't added or subtracted any scenes with SRK. We have shot exactly what was narrated to him. He has about 17 scenes and three songs, and among the three, one is his entry sequence. We still have to shoot the music video with him with the entire cast. However, Dulha Mil Gaya is not a professional assignment for SRK. He's done it as a favour to a friend, hence he's getting billed in a guest appearance as that's the ethical thing to do. Had he charged me, the equation would've been that of a producer and actor."

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his one's an exclusive bit from a first class air passenger, who was on the same flight as Shah Rukh from London to Mumbai (en route from his infamous sojourn in the US.) Katrina Kaif was also on the same flight and according to the source, once the plane was in mid-air, it was Katz who went across the aisle to sit with SRK and get into an animated chat. And Shah boy, gentleman that he is, got up and gave his seat to the lady. The only time Katz went back to her seat was when the plane was to land in Mumbai. Awesome, this dostana, eh? But wonder what loverboy Sallu has to say to this one?

Shah Rukh who?

s he Brad Pitt?" asked TV Daily host Jon Stewart on The Show, a prime time American show, making fun of Shah Rukh Khan's reaction to his recent detention at the US airport. The star's fans are not amused. Despite Shah Rukh himself making it clear that he wants to let the matter drop, this repeated mockery on US TV shows is making Indians react with anger on the blogosphere. On an episode of the above show, Stewart and Indian born comedian Aasif Mandvi took digs at the incident and the outrage it provoked among Indian fans and media. Stewart, who aired clippings of Indian news channels, asked why anyone expected the officials at Newark to recognise SRK. "Is he Bon Jovi? Has he appeared on the The Sopranos?" he asked, saying it was normal for the guards to have detained him. Mandvi added satirically, "This is Khan... you don't know who you are dealing with. He is the Shia LaBeouf of Mumbai, the dude from Twilight of Calcutta, Hugh Jackman of Jaipur and Bruce Willis of Delhi." Stewart further insinuated that the entire episode was a publicity gimmick for his upcoming movie. The episode has come under severe criticism from fans. Commenting online, a blogger, Anne, says, "You are wrong. I am an African from Africa and I can tell you this everybody in Africa knows SRK. You say nobody knows him? Yet the world media wrote more than 5000 articles in two days about a nobody!" Amit writes, "He has 1.5 billion fans, which means 1 in 4 on earth is his fan." Sneha says, "This got so many people talking about Jon Stewart, actually he's publicity hungry. This guy is being insulting for a cheap laugh, just leave SRK alone."

ivek Oberoi wishes he hadn't called that press conference in April 2003. Yes, that one where he said that Salman Khan had been harassing and threatening him over the phone for his relationship with Aishwarya Rai, who Salman was earlier dating. The poor guy is still paying a price for it. At Ramesh Taurani's silver anniversary, Sohail Khan, Salman's younger brother decided to take a potshot at Vivek. Sohail walked into the party and saw Vivek sipping a drink in a corner. He then went on further in the hall where most of the people were and he saw Vivek standing alone in a corner. Sohail suddenly called out, "Oye Vivek!" Vivek quickly turned to see who had called him. Sohail cheekily looked at a waiter, calling him Vivek and beckoning to him.

New patriot

ou cannot keep an old patriot like Manoj Kumar down! Mr Bharat, in whose veins is suspected to pulsate tricolour blood, has put aside his jhagda with Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan over a dismal portrayal in Om Shanti Om and is ready with his own and new historical script.

Last time, Manoj had a script ready for Amitabh Bachchan. But he wasn't sure whether the Big B, who acted in his Roti Kapada Aur Makan in the 1970s, would sign the film, being already committed to various projects for the next year or so. Now, sources say Manoj's new script is on the life of India's third Prime Minister and one of the most legendary leaders of Free India, Lal Bahadur Shastri. The buzz is that Manoj is hoping for a casting coup. He has Aamir Khan in mind. Whether or not the film fructifies, we will know after the meticulous Mr Khan goes through the veteran producerdirector-actor's script. September 2009 I 11 I KonnecTV

rithik Roshan is all in for charity these days, and he has recently come up with a foundation that he is personally involved with. This charity foundation is for handicapped people who find it difficult to face the world. "This is a charity foundation and it's something that I wanted to do since a very long time. I have the power; God has given me a little extra, thus I am trying to do what I can from my side," says Hrithik. Not many people know that Hrithik himself had a stammering problem, but at that point there were only a few people to help him. "This is where I am trying to involve my self personally, and help people to cope with the stress and pressure from the outside world," he adds. What message do you want to give through this foundation? "I want to convey to people that there is no harm in talking about your shortcomings. It doesn't make you look ugly, as one should accept the fact and try to overcome it. I did overcome my speech impediment and I am proud about the gift, which is given to me by God. I will see and try to help others too," he concludes.

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adhur Bhandarkar definitely has a mind that is constantly buzzing with ideas. The hype of Fashion was yet to die down when he focused all his energy into his next project which is a revelation of what goes on behind the bars titled Jail and starring Neil Nitin Mukesh with Fashion debutant Mugdha Godse. Jail is being wrapped up currently and now it seems Madhur is gearing up for his next reality based film. This time on the theme of Bollywood award functions. The upcoming film is to be based on the many award functions that take place at the end of each year. Madhur being an industry insider will not have to research for this as it's basically his experiences that'll make up the storyline. Of course the recent awards season provided plenty to think about thanks to the scene-stealer, Ashutosh Gowarikar. The film is to be titled Awards and will be made in true Madhur Bhandarkar fashion! (no pun intended!) However, what's more interesting is neither the subject nor the title but the star cast. Although yet to be finalized the industry is circulating with rumours that Priyanka Chopra may be re-entering the world of Madhur Bhandarkar once again. The actress got the role of her life with Fashion which put her in the top position amongst all her contemporaries so it's highly plausible that if offered a leading role once again by the Bhandarkar she wouldn't say no.

ani Mukherjee is all set to be back with a bang. Her sizzling hot curves are making her fans go ga-ga over her up coming flick Dil Bole Hadippa. The actress has worked pretty hard for it, as she had to don a bikini.

A source says, "In the title track Rani dons a look like that of Kareena in the song Chaliya, where you can see her wearing hot pants and a bikini top." "She has been gyming and has been following a proper diet to fit herself in those hot pants. Though her look in the film is very different from what we see in the song. Shahid and Rani are complementing each other, when it comes to the moves, as they have danced pretty well and their jodi is looking super fabulous in the film too " adds the source.

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Mellowed Saif

royal with a seething ego and flamboyant temperament, Saif Ali Khan played a perfect rival to his lady Kareena's ex-beau Shahid. From calling fancy names to cussing, Saif rarely passed a chance to rebuke Shahid. But as the storm passed, and his film Love Aaj Kal raked in big moolah at the Box Office, Saif Ali Khan seems to have a change of heart, for the actor has extended an olive branch to his archenemy Shahid. Saif in a candid interview, confessed to his dark traits that made him sore towards Shahid. The dishy actor, who had initially lashed out at Shahid, is surprisingly all praise for Shahid now. And it's all owing to his newfound success coupled with strong support of his Lady Kareena. He said, "My film has already worked. I realize that in the past I might have made an irresponsible comment of having been offered a role in 'Kaminey'. But the fact is, I was not. Vishal (Bhardwaj) had just mentioned the film to me. I don`t want it to be a personal battle any longer. We are all not friends for obvious reasons but I do think Vishal is a fantastic director. I have only heard good things about Shahid, from others and also from Kareena. He is a strong boy. I have learnt early in life that one cannot benefit from someone else`s failure." Talking about the worst phrase of his life, the actor stated that it was his insecurity that made him devious of others. "When Kunal Kapoor or any other director I have worked with didn't repeat me, there was a sense of insecurity. In the 18 years of my career, I have gone through angst. But now it doesn't matter.

The kiss by the priest sidelined all the reports of the police case against the actress

Priestly

KISS

ong legged actress Shilpa Shetty has again hit the headlines for being kissed in public and this time not on lips but on her rosy cheeks. The Sakhigopal temple is a prominent tourist destination in Puri district. The priest while blessing her, planted a kiss on her cheeks. He was so happy with the actress' visit to the temple that he could not hide his thrill and cast a kiss on Shilpa. The kiss by the priest sidelined all the reports of the police case against the actress for shooting illegally inside the temple premises with all equipments and hurting the sentiments of the locals by stepping into the temple with shoes on. However, Shilpa Shetty later lashed out at the report saying nothing of that sort happened.

aif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are set to give a sneak peek into their real chemistry through a passionate lovemaking scene in director Rensil D'Silva's film Kurbaan. So steamy is the scene that now the director is worried that a certain section of the sexstarved audience might storm the theatres just to see Saif and Kareena in bed. "A section of the audience might decide to see the film only to see the real-life couple making love on screen. It would be tragic," Rensil is quoted as saying in a media report. Expectedly, both Saif and Bebo were comfortable while shooting the scene. They did not even need to rehearse it. On the day of the shoot, very few people, only the essential ones, were kept on the sets and the remaining were told to leave. Since the scene is very crucial to the plot, the director wanted it to look natural and passionate without being vulgar. Reports have it that Saif and Bebo have created a new Bollywood record for the longest onscreen kiss by any two co-stars.

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hahid Kapoor's portrayal of the mor ally-incompatible twins - the ruffian with the endearing lisp and the simpleton who stammers in Kaminey has catapulted the chocolate hero into an A-lister and audiences can't stop raving. Shahid wowed critics and fans alike with his portrayal of the shy groom in Vivaah and as the intense business tycoon in Jab We Met. But nothing has worked for him quite like Vishal Bharadwaj's Kaminey, the dark thriller about gangsters, rebel soldiers, rogue politicians and crooked cops. The Charlie-Guddu roles have shattered the conception that he was just the romantic. And critics believe the 28-year-old son of seasoned actor Pankaj Kapoor has made it to the big league. "Shahid is going to be the next big thing...he has arrived. From a good-looking boy and a romantic hero, he has graduated to a star," said film critic Omar Quereshi. Added another noted film critic, Anupama Chopra: "This is the role or roles - of a lifetime and Shahid Kapoor, best known for innocuous chocolate-boy romances, sinks his teeth into it. Kaminey does for him what Omkara did for Saif Ali Khan. A star has evolved into an actor." His role of Charlie has taken the student world by storm. Copying Charlie, who lisps and mispronounces `S' as `F' in the movie, Delhi University students are `lifping' away. Sitting in a group they replace `S' with `F'." So a rather harmless `saala' becomes `faala', books are bookf and sex is... fex! Even teachers aren't spared in this F-game. "Our pol science teacher Suchitra mam is now known as Fuchitra mam," says one student. One Shahid Kapur fan has totally expunged the `S' alphabet from his daily speak, replacing it with, youknow-what. "When he has to apologise, he says `I'm forry'."

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CLEAN maniac V

idya Balan seems to be one of those suffering from an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. We are told that the actress will go to any lengths to set things in order. "Vidya's obsessed about cleanliness. Her home is always spick-and-span. If Vidya spots even a bit of dust, she cleans it there and then," a source close to Vidya said. Not just that, the actress also likes everything organised and kept in its designated place. "Artefacts and antique pieces have to be kept in their place. She's even particular about newspapers. They've to be folded in a particular way and kept in their place." And Vidya admits that she does like to keep things absolutely clean. "I have OCD. I need my environment to be absolutely clean and I don't care even if it's the street," she says. That's not a bad obsession, right Vidya? TNN.

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WANTED Akshay

i s h a l Bharadwaj is looking ahead, beyond Kaminey and who else would catch his eye but Akshay Kumar. Itís true that the two recently met over a script and Akki has high praise for the talented director saying, ìIíd love to work with him. His films are so real yet so entertaining. ëKamineyí is looking good.î According to sources, Akshay liked Vishalís script (who wouldnít?) and now we just await official confirmation that the two will take the p l u n g e . In London, the actor took time off his heavy schedule to catch the recent Bollywood blockbuster Love Aaj Kal. After seeing the film, he was not only impressed by the performances of both Saif and Deepika but now wants to work with Imtiaz Ali too!

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lthough Amrita Rao is a gadget freak and very much technology friendly, she never felt the need of being present on social networking sites such as Facebook, Orkut and Twitter until recently. To her amusement, she used to receive phone calls from friends and fans who used to tell her shocking things like ìloved your new status, who is the new man in your life,î etc. Finally a very close friend told her there was a notorious Amrita D. Rao on Facebook playing cheap pranks on her behalf. She had apparently added all Amritaís close media friends as well as fans. There was even a nasty rumour last year when all her fans and family thought Amrita was to marry a prince who was somehow related to Dr Vijay Mallya. To counter the fakester, Amrita has herself joined Facebook. And yes she wants the world to know that Amrita Rao is very much single and has a lot to look forward to besides marriage!

Fake AMRITA

Trained hard

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uperstar Salman Khan stars as an angry young man in Wanted. Ayesha Takia stars opposite Sallubhai in the flick which is a remake of Telugu blockbuster Pokhiri. Prabhudeva is director of the movie which has been produced under the banner of Boney Kapoor Productions. The action-packed romantic movie has been delayed since 2008 and will feature performers like Om Puri, Mahesh Manjrekar, Asseem Merchant and Sayaji Shinde. Sajid Wajid has composed music. The movie contains action-packed scenes with Salman Khan playing the role of a daredevil police officer. The police officer infiltrates a mafia group and works as an aide to destroy the entire mafia empire. Ayesha Takia supports Salman in his mission. The story revolves around the operations of gangs and the arguments which takes place amongst themselves. Will the undercover cop be able to wipe out the gang and save Ayesha from the mafia?

alman has done the action in this film all by himself and he says in an interview, "I am quite satisfied, as I have gone through a lot of training for this film and have stretched myself a lot. Be it be dancing or action, I needed the training, and the outcome of it has been good, according to me." Salman said he took up the film because of the script and "the jazba of working hard in it. Now if the film does not work, then I will stop working hard. As I know I have worked hard for this movie and believe that this is one of the best." Asked why is his character named Radhe Mohan which is the same as it was in his previous film Tere Naam, he said, "In Tere Naam, Radhe was a college boy who was hit badly and he goes mad at the end, but here Radhe is a man and no body can even touch him, as it will be very easy for him to bury them underground." On how does the film compare with the Telugu version, Salman said, "In this film there is humor, and different kind of action keeping in mind our audiences. It's not the ditto copy of the Telugu version, but we have our own inputs too, which sets this film apart from the South movie." As for his experience in having sung a song in Wanted, Salman said, "It was like I was just dubbing some lines for the song, when suddenly the idea of singing the full song popped up in my mind. Sajid and Wajid took my voice to the studio, put some masala and presented it."

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ast: Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukherjee, Vivek Oberoi, Ajay Devgan Director: Mani Ratnam

Yuva is a story of three young men from different walks of life. One is a reckless ruffian, the other a cool dude and the third a sensible man. The film has Abhishek Bachchan playing Lallan, a street smart fellow who grew up on the wrong side of the law. A man with his own sense of morality, Lallan believes that his needs are more important than the right and wrongs of life. Although mellow at heart, Lallan is a selfish man, who lives for himself and feels no obligation towards anyone else. Vivek Oberoi plays a cool-as-a-cucumber guy Arjun. A man with

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an easy-come-easy-go attitude, Arjun reflects today's cool and yuppie youth. His mantra is to live and let live. He has never had to work hard for anything in life, be it to get through the best college in the country or get the best girls around the city. The movie has Ajay Devgan playing Michael, a brilliant PhD student who has a clearly defined aim for himself in life. Michael believes strongly in the advantages of modern education and opines that the student community should take an active part in society and politics.The three men are brought together by a twist of fate through an accident on the Second Hooghly Bridge. This incident will change their lives forever. Yuva examines the lives of these three men and their families and the complex relationships between individuals who are very different, yet so similar. The film stars Rani Mukherjee, Esha Deol and Kareena Kapoor in the female lead roles.

LOS ANGELES: Venezuela made history at the Miss Universe pageant by winning the crown for the second year running, even as Miss India exited the contest without even making it to the top 15. Eighteen-year-old Stefania Fernandez was crowned Miss Universe 2009 by the incumbent crown holder, her compatriot Dayana Mendoza, on August 23. She became the sixth Miss Universe from the South American country, known for its beauty obsessed culture. But 22-year-old Delhiite, Ekta Chowdhury, made an early exit and did not make the cut for the top 15. Venezuela has won five Miss Universe titles, five Miss World and four Miss International crowns, more than any other country. The first runner-up title is shared by Miss Australia Rachael Finch and Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez, with the title of second runner-up going to Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha, reported Los Angeles Times. The televised event included musical performances by Flo Rida, Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland. Hosts were Billy Bush, co-anchor of "Access Hollywood," and Claudia Jordan, former Miss Rhode Island USA who has appeared on several TV shows. Judges include actor Dean Cain and supermodel Valeria Mazza. Miss China, Wang Jingyao, was named Miss Congeniality and Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej, won Miss Photogenic.

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irector Piyush Jha Sikandar looks at the con flict in Kashmir without taking sides. That's because the focus is on a kid who becomes a pawn in a dangerous game played by politicians and terrorists. Sikandar also tackles the theme of kids being used in wars waged in the name of religion. Sikandar has a refreshingly different story rarely told on the Hindi screen. e. But the screenplay doesn't do justice to the thought. The film holds attention in bits and spurts, not in totality. Also, the culmination to this story falls short of expectations. In a nutshell, Sikandar had the potential to strike a chord, but it leaves your hand midway. Sikandar [Parzaan Dastur] is a 14-year-old schoolboy in Kashmir. Ever since his parents were killed by militants 10 years back, he has lived with his aunt and uncle, in a small town in Kashmir. One day, on his way home from a school football match, Sikandar finds a gun lying on the path. Despite admonishments by his newly-made school friend, the 14-yearold Nasreen [Ayesha Kapoor], Sikandar picks up the gun and thus begins a journey into the darker side of his nature. The quiet yet strong Nasreen becomes Sikandar's conscience keeper. She tries to dissuade him from giving in to the lure of the gun.

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Sikandar gets embroiled further and further in situations beyond his control. As layer upon layer unravels, it becomes clear that Sikandar is the innocent victim in a game being played out between the militants, the peace bartering politicians and the religious heads of the little Kashmiri town.

Rating: 2 out of 5

Sikandar gets embroiled further and further in situations beyond his control

aminey is an audacious, original rollercoaster ride. Written and directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, Kaminey is about Charlie and Guddu, twin brothers played by Shahid Kapoor, both of whom suffer from speech impediments and who can't stand the sight of each other. Charlie, who pronounces S as F, is a small time gangster. Guddu, who stammers, is a mousy NGO worker. Guddu's life plans, chalked out until 2014 on a chart stuck in his cupboard, are wrecked when he impregnates Sweety, his fiery girlfriend who until now has neglected to tell him that she is the sister of a powerful gangster-politician, Bhope, played by Amol Gupte. Meanwhile Charlie has come to possess a guitar containing cocaine worth 10 crore. The quintessential gambler thinks he's finally hit the big score. What follows is a frantic, convoluted journey through Mumbai's mean streets which are of course populated by many Kamineys: corrupt cops, nasty drug dealers, gun wielding henchmen. Eventually, the brothers' determinedly separate narratives collide and they are forced to come together. The film has eleven-odd characters that you need to keep track of. Snatches of dialogue are in Bengali and Marathi. The first half moves slowly. You might be bewildered and perhaps even bored. But the pacing picks up in the second half and Vishal ties up the threads in an exhilarating climax, which, incredibly enough, manages to combine stunning violence with humor.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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ainital, the beautiful lake resort nestles amidst seven hills in a lush valley at an altitude of 1938 meters. In 1841, the British first discovered Nainital as a holiday resort. Today, the town has emerged as one of the most important hill resorts of India. Nainital is a modern hill resort of northern India (336 kms from Delhi) connected by bestaligned and maintained roads from the railhead of Kathgodam. Railway line was laid up to Kathgodam in 1882. The road passes through forests where occasionally wild animals can also be seen. "Naini" is derived from the temple of goddess Naini which was built on the bank of the lake but later got destroyed due to landslides in the year 1880. The place is mentioned in Skand Puran as 'Trishul Sarover'. Tri Rishi (three sages Atri, Pulastiya and Pulha) had come there for pilgrimage. While they were at Gagar range (now called China Peak), they felt thirsty and could not find any water. Thereafter, they thought of Man Sarover and dug a hole which at once got filled with water. The lake then formed was called Tri-Rishi Tal (The lake of three sages). Today it has an impressive lake surrounded by the hills from three sides with highest peak Cheena (2610 m) and the valley in between running from east to west. The lake is a little more than three kms in circumference. Nainital remains packed from April to November with tourists for sight seeing as well as for seeking escape from the heat of the plains. Naini Lake has facilities for boating and yachting. Facilities for horse riding, skating, golf and rock climbing are also available. Fishing is possible with the permission of local authorities. Talli Tal and Malli Tal are the two main trading centers at Nainital.

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Places to See

Dorothy Seat Hanumangarhi Khurpatal Kilbury Lariakanta Land's End Naini Peak Naini Lake Snow-View: State Observatory Nainital Ropeway Best season to visit: March to June and MidSeptember to the end of October. Clothing: Summer - light woolen/cottons. Winter: Heavy woolen. Language spoken: Hindi, English and Kumaoni. General Information about Nainital Area: 11.73 sq kms. Temperature: Summer 10.6 c to 26.7 Rainfall: Average 2794 mm.

alampur is a fascinating spot in the Kangra Valley, surrounded on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests. The place enjoys a healthy climate and the pine scented air is said to have curative properties. The scenery presents a sublime and beautiful contrastthe plain presents a picture of rural loveliness and repose, while the hills are majestic. Behind this town stands high ranges of Dhauladhar mountains, whose tops remain covered for most part of the year. This place is being developed as large tourist centre. An Agricultural University is already functioning and some tea factories are also coming up. There are also some pleasant walks around the town. A short walk from here takes one to the awe inspiring Bundla chasm which falls over a 100mts to the Bundla stream. The stream is a thin streak running over stony ground far below the cliff. During the monsoon seasons, it swells and rages - madly over the entire width of the chasm taking stones and boulders along with it and makes loud roaring noise like thunder. Palampur houses two very important institutions - Agriculture University and CSIR Complex.

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Famous Places Bir and Beelling: ( 35 km. from town.) This village is famous for its Buddhist monasteries. Hang gliding pilots use it as their landing site. Bir, surrounded by tea gardens and an amphitheater of low hills, is an ideal landing around for para-gliders. Bir has Buddhist Monasteries that are worth visiting. Fine Tibetan handi craft are also produced here. Baijnath: ( 16 km. from town.) The Shiva temple at Baijnath is one of the most remarkable monuments of the Kangra valley. Ancient name of this town was 'Kirgrama'. Baijnath got its name from Shiva Vaidyanatha. The temple consists of an 'Adytum' surrounded by a spire of the usual conical shape with a 'Mandap' covered with a low pyramid shaped roof. The 'Adytum' contains the Lingam. Neugal Khad: ( 2 km. from town.) Neugal Khad provides a fine view of the Dhauladhar range. It is roaring in the rainy season and gurgling all the year round. Himachal Tourism cafe provides food and a fine view from its restaurant. It is a famous picnic spot and ideal for a day escape from busy life. Bundla Stream: ( 2 km. from town) Bundla stream with wide chasm of more than 100 metres, swells up and rises madly in monsoons taking stones and boulders along with it making a loud noise like that of continuous thunder. This is a lovely walk from Palampur to Budla. Andreta: ( 13 km. from town ) It is the home of the famous artist, late Sardar Shobha Singh and late playwrite Norah Richards. This presents an excellent view of the Dhauladhar Range. Shobha Singh's Art Gallery: It is situated in Andhretta which is 13 km. from town. Tourism in Palmapur offers breath taking view of Dhauladhar Mountain Range, world famous para gliding areas, easy access to snow line, old temples, world famous artist Shobha Singh's Art Gallery, very fine weather, tea gardens, a trek to budla stream

which falls from 100 meters height. Palampur is a rapidly developing city of Himachal. The best thing about Palampur is that it always feels like home town whenever you visit here. The whole atmosphere is so pleasant that tourists enjoy it without knowing it. Tourism in Palampur is reccomended for honeymoon, summer holidays and winter sports activities.

Home is where good food is:

believe in one thing. It is food that can keep us fit and healthy. It is food that can make us unfit and unhealthy. So why not stick to the first type of food so that we can actually experience longevity? And this first type of food is clearly defined by me as home cooked. It could be hot rotis straight from the flame with a light drizzle of fragrant ghee, the long grains of dazzling white basmati grains that somehow make rajma or kadhi as precious as caviar or those spongy wadas that soak up the sambhar. Well, be it a pulao, or a khichdi, maybe a stew or dal rice, it could be some dry vegetable with roti, but traditional home recipes do wonders for the spirit. These recipes keep the heart ticking ensconced in warmth of tradition and cultural riches. Food eaten together keeps the family together and even if there are major time constraints I am sure something can be done to get hot food onto the table once a day ìthe more Indian it is the betterî the more traditional Indian it is the best!

Sambhar Ingredients: Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) 1/2 cup, Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon, Oil 4 tablespoons, Pumpkin, peeled ,1 inch cubes 6-8 pieces, Drumsticks , 2 1/2 inch pieces 10-12 pieces, Asafetida a pinch, Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon, Whole dry red chilies 4, Curry leaves 10-12, Sambhar onions, peeled 10-12, Tamarind pulp 1 tablespoon, Sambhar masala 1 1/2 teaspoons, Salt to taste, Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped 1/4 cup Method: Wash and pressure-cook dal in three cups of water with turmeric powder and one teaspoon oil. Mash the cooked dal lightly with a wooden spoon. Boil pumpkin and drumsticks in two cups of water with salt till tender. Heat remaining oil in a thickbottomed pan, add asafetida, mustard seeds, broken red chilies, curry leaves and sambhar onions and sautÈ. Add half a teaspoon of sambhar masala and sautÈ for a minute. Add mashed dal and stir to mix well. Add tamarind pulp to the boiling vegetables and mix. Add this mixture to the dal mixture, mix well and let it come to a boil. Add the remaining sambhar masala and mix again. Adjust salt. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with idli, dosa, medu vada or with steamed rice. Recipe Tip: You can use different vegetables like white radish, ladyfingers, pumpkin, brinjal, sambhar onions, etc., either individually or in any combination. In South India, each family has their own style of making sambhar.

Achari Gosht

Ingredients: Mutton, 1/2 inch pieces on the bone 800 grams, Whole dry red chilies 8, Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon, Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) 1/2 teaspoon, Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon, Fennel seeds (saunf) 1 teaspoon, Onion seeds (kalonji) 1 teaspoon, Cloves 5, Mustard oil 7 teaspoons, Onions, chopped 4 medium, Ginger, chopped 2 inch piece, Garlic, chopped 15-20 cloves, Tomatoes, chopped 4 medium, Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon, Red chili powder 1 teaspoon, Salt to taste, Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons Method: Dry roast red chilies, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, onion seeds and cloves separately. Cool slightly and grind coarsely. Heat mustard oil in a thick-bottomed pan to smoking point, cool and heat it again. Add onions and sautÈ till brown. Add ginger and garlic and continue to sautÈ. Add coarsely ground masala powder. Cook for half a minute, stirring all the time. Add mutton, cook on high heat till mutton pieces are well browned. Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt and mix well. Cook till oil leaves the masala. Add two and half cups of water, bring it to a boil and cover. Cook on medium heat till the mutton is fully done. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

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Horoscope ARIES: Your plans will change after 15th. Suddenly you will have several good opportunities knocking at your door. People creating trouble at work will be moved to other locations. Your stress about a child will go away completely. TAURUS: Move will be good and bring good luck. Things will also improve at work after 15th. Stocks purchased in the past will appreciate before 15th and it will be better to dispose them off and wait for 10 days to buy them back. GEMINI: You will once again start to feel lucky once Saturn moves into fourth on 15th. Money will pour in from all directions. This is the right time to launch the project. This could be the beginning of a long term relationship. CANCER: Financial pressure will go away completely after 15th but before that you will have to do lots of cleaning. Life will start from scratch for some. Offer will come and you will be given another chance to prove your ability and talent. LEO: Calculation may go wrong and you will need more for your projects. You will go on an important business trip after 15th. Twisting facts little bit will get the job done. VIRGO: Uncertainty will disappear. Chance of moving up the ladder in career become very strong after 15th. You have some easy money coming in your pocket this month. New person will bring lots of excitement in your life. LIBRA: Move will quickly prove to be a lucky turning point in life. Financially you will stay comfortable. Just do not give any body a chance to come after you and attend to all legal issues promptly before they become pain.

Across 4. Ajay Devgan & Kajolís latest film? (9) 5. Madhuri Dixitís latest film? (10) 6. As a hero Rishi Kapoorís first film? (5) 8. Shahrukh & Kareena Kapoor in a film in which she dies? (3) 9. Amitabh & Shashi Kapoor film in which Amitabh dies? (6)

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SCORPIO: You will finish the assignment on time and feel relieved after 15th. You may get some clearance from government also making room for improvement in career after 15th. Money wise things will stay tight for some more time. SAGITTARIUS: You will be assigned an important task and boss will stay in regular touch. Your past actions will make you popular in society. You may win a big law suit after 15th. You will be offered partnership in business. CAPRICORN:Great financial opportunity coming your way right after 15th. Financially things will start picking up after this month. Health issues will come under controls with minor medications. You will visit a beautiful place. AQUARIUS: Keep your eyes and ears open as the offer will not be repeated. There will be some changes in personal life also after 15th. You will seek help from a religious person. Do not loan your money to anyone at this point. PISCES: Money will finally come but may not be sufficient. A colleague will move away to another state. Your ongoing tension about a child will come to a pleasant end. You will attend an important event with family this month. By "Pandit Parashar"

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