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fter an exciting month of Bollywood mega releases at Diwali, another set of talked about films is scheduled to be released this November - Ajab prem ki gazab kahani-a romantic comedy starring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif and Karan Johar's Kurbaan, starring Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. From the movies released in October, Wake up Sid and All the Best did well at the box office. Wake up Sid has a youthful feel to it, humor and attention to detail. Witty one-liners and hilarious sequences mark All the Best. Diwali fairs held all over Australia brought a lot of Indians together to celebrate the festival of light. It also gave us an opportunity to meet some of our valued customers and other wonderful people. Stay tuned this November with great programs on all channels. Zee TV screened the finals of the most watched Sa Re Ga Pa little champs. A new season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Mega Challenge begins as other popular shows like Shree, Choti Bahu remain high on the popularity chart. After the success of the immensely popular show "Rakhi ka Swayamvar", part two of the series- Rahul ka Swayamvar will be aired next year on NDTV Imagine. Patni Aur Woh -a reality show in which five unique celebrity couples are removed from their glamorous lives and thrust into the 'real' world where they become parents, can be seen on NDTV Imagine. Star plus- Tere Mere Sapne, a new prime time serial based on the concept of migration starts in November. Also watch Bollywood blockbusters like Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega and Tum Bin. Join the growing Konnectv family and watch India's leading channels. For our November special offer, please call us on 1300 797 012 Monday to Friday between 9 am and 7 pm. Visit our website www.konnectv.com.au for regular updates on our channels and program schedules. We value your feedback and suggestions.Please write to us on info@konnectv.com
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THE TUBE 5 Agle janam... Will Lalli have to sacrifice her dreams for her family?
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COVER STORY Ajab laugh riot Chaos reigns every time Prem (Ranbir Kapoor) tries out his philosophy to spread joy.
Like mythological son Shravan Kumar, Shraddha decides to take her old parents for pilgrimage.
8 Bandini 18 year old Santu of workers colony gets married to a rich landlord starting a life of new battles and new journey.
TINSEL TALK 10 Amitabh's favourite Amitabh Bachchan goes nostalgic about his favourite actress Waheeda Rehman after a dinner with her.
11 King Facebooked Shah Rukh Khan gears up to produce and act in a movie on the popular social networking site Facebook.
BEAUTY TIPS 34 on
Aishwarya Rai places emphasis using only natural beauty products instead of harsh chemical ones.
STAR TALKS 28 Lara Datta "After I'd almost drowned, the fear had taken root. But after committing myself to Blue, I took lessons and soon I was swimming and diving."
SRGMP - Best of Best Launch Date - 31st Oct his year, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is going to be bigger and better than all the previous seasons. This year, all the winners and runners up of the previous seasons of SRGMP come together on this biggest singing platform to create the biggest singing extravaganza ever.
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The contestants will be divided into 8 groups. These groups will be state wise and each state will have 3 contestants each. Every week will be a knock-out session. There will be different judges every week - right from Shaan, Sonu Nigam who started off with the earlier seasons of SRGMP to the latest ones. Finale - 1000th Episode The finale will be the celebration of the 1000 episodes of SRGMP. This is the biggest achievement in the history of talented singing and this one will be a star studded night with the who's who of the industry coming together to celebrate the achievement and purest form of singing.
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hastriji and Devki in Brindawan have two daughters Radhika (who is adopted) and Vishakha. Radhika is unselfish and dutiful. Vishakha wants to be an actress and aspires to make it big in Bollywood. She is headstrong and selfish. Vishakha and Radhika share a great bond. The Purohits have two sons Vivek and Dev. They have huge expectations from their younger son, Dev who falls for Radhika. But destiny has something else in store and he gets married to Vishakha. The story takes a massive turn when Radhika enters Dev's house. The stage is set for a rather unusual triangle, each character grappling with peculiar dilemma. November 2009 I 5 I KonnecTV
The sisters love each other immensely and are good natured but society's approach towards them makes Sadhna's life difficult as her mother starts differentiating between them.
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eauty is more than skin deep. Bidaai is the story of two sis-ters, Sadhna (beautiful) and Ragini (unattractive). Sadhna is the adopted child in the family. Life is pleasant for Sadhna as she is beautiful but society is a bit rude and harsh on Ragini, who faces a lot more challenges because she is not good-looking. The sisters love each other immensely and are good natured but society's approach towards them makes Sadhna's life difficult as her mother starts differentiating between them. This unique story embarks the journey of two sisters and makes one question the belief - "Are beautiful people happier than ugly Bettys?"
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hraddha is a story about a girl named Shraddha who lives in a small town Ujjain. Shraddha means devotion, and as the name of the show and the girl suggests it's about the devotion of a girl to her parents; devotion of a girl towards God; and devotion towards fulfilling all the wishes of her family. As the show is based in Ujjain, the holy place for the Hindus, the biggest USP of the show is its religious and spiritual approach towards life. Shraddha's parents' life long wish is to visit the char dhams that are situated in the four corners of our country. Shraddha's main aim is to fulfill their wish. When everyone else pulls back their hands to take this responsibility; in the footsteps of the famous mythological son Shravan Kumar, Shraddha decides to take her parents for the visit. Will Shraddha be able to fulfill this dream of her parents? Will her devotion towards God pay her back?
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his story is about a Gujarati family residing in a village, near Surat, called Dharampur. The village has been established by the patriarch, Dharamraj Mahiyavanshi, of the Mahiyavanshi family. He is a very rich and well respected but an egoistic diamond merchant who has a well established empire and more than 2000 workers are employed by him. Santok is an 18 year old girl, popularly known as Santu among the workers. Santu lives with her Nana Madhoo Solanki in the workers colony. She is very calm and soft spoken. She sings well and always uses her voice to entertain all the women workers of the packing department with Gujarati folk songs. All seems to go well till destiny strikes, and a series of events culminate with Santo getting married to Dharampratap. Thus starts the life of the 18 year old Santu, her battles, and her journey.
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he film is a story of two bothers on opposite sides of the law, Ganga (Dilip Kumar) and Jamuna (Nasir Khan).
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eera, the great poetess saint was born a princess in Khudki in Rajasthan in early 16th Century. From the time of her birth itself, it was predicted by Raidasji (a great saint) that Meera was meant for greater things and that her family would be known in through the decades because of her achievements. When Meera is about 8-9 yrs old she wants a "gudda" whom she can marry. Sant Raidasji gives her Lord Krishna's idol, and Meera immediately falls in love with the Lord. Meera truly believes that the Lord is her husband. Soon after, her marriage is fixed with Bhoj Raj, the son of Rana Sangha of Chittor. But Meera remained, in mind heart and soul, married to the Lord and never accepted the prince as her husband. Post her marriage her life was constantly engulfed in turmoil, as very few could understand her devotion and faith towards Lord Krishna. It is a story relevant even in today's day and age- as Meera embodies a woman's true love and her ultimate sacrifice to remain loyal to that love even in the face of social stigma and opposition.
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Having been framed for a crime he did not commit by a zamindar (Anwar Hussain), Ganga becomes a criminal living in the mountains with his girlfriend, Dhanno (Vyjayanthimala). Jamuna, educated on Ganga's money in the city, becomes an upright police officer. When years later Ganga is about to become a father, he decides to return to the village but has to face his brother who shoots him down in the name of duty. Dhanno also dies in the gun battle. Helen and Aruna Irani are in the support cast and the haunting music is by Naushad.
MUMBAI: Eternally youthful Gauri and Shah Rukh Khan sizzled at the grand finale of HDIL India Couture Week, strutting their stuff for pal Karan Johar's men's collection, the closing act of the event. This was the first time the star couple walked together on the ramp and they stole hearts with their chemistry. Karan Johar extended his repertoire by presenting his debut fashion collection with celebrated designer Varun Bahl. Shah Rukh Khan looked pensive but youthful in grey jacket with zip detail and satin vest atop a matching mandarin collar shirt and slim black pants. His tousled hair brought the desired masculine look to go with the trendy outfit. Gauri looked smoking hot, a talent powerhouse distinct from her husband.
Star COUPLE sizzles
She dazzled in a golden studded micro mini skirt and beige jersey shirt with studded collar, pocket flap and cuffs. She accessorized with a statement gold necklace, golden yellow peeptoes heels and multiple rings in both her hands. Her dark brown long hair was styled in bottom curls and tousled top.
This was the first time the star couple walked together on the ramp and they stole hearts with their chemistry.
Imran Khan and Ranbir Kumar were the opening acts of the show. Celebrities who turned out in support of Johar included Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Kajol, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, Yash Chopra, Jaya Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Uday Chopra. Steering clear of all Bollywood influences, Johar's fashion line exuded sophistication, with a modern yet understated tone of glamour. November 2009 I 9 I KonnecTV
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eha Dhupia couldn't be happier with her newfound Hollywood glory as Bollywood Hero, an American TV series in which the actress plays a B-town star, has received rave reviews in the US -- even The Incredible Hulk actor Ed Norton was impressed with her acting skills. It's another thing, however, that Dhupia took a while to recognize Norton. The actress reveals, "After the premiere of the show, when the lights came on, I saw Ed Norton sitting with me and I screamed! He said `hello' and complimented me, and I screamed again. He said, `I'm not that scary that you scream every time I ask you anything'. That was my Ed Norton moment." With her pictures up on billboards in Times Square, Dhupia has become quite a known face in Hollywood. She recounts, "I was taking a taxi in New York and saw that the top of it had my picture... I couldn't stop gaping and said [to the driver]: `that's me on the top'...he came out to look and said `yes, that's you'. I didn't have to pay a dollar for the taxi ride."
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n a recent visit to Delhi, Amitabh Bachchan had dinner with friends, which included a surprise guest, his favourite actress Waheeda Rehman.
He wrote in his blog, "Now aged and well within her years, she to me describes what the conventional Indian woman ought to be in look and behaviour. Those early films 'Pyaasa' and 'Kaagaz ke Phool' and 'Chaudhavi ka Chand' and 'Sahib Biwi aur Ghulam' are unforgettable for the charm and grace and childlike softness of an ethereal looking Waheeda Ji, alluring and dynamic by the intensity of her simple and endearing looks and performance." The superstar waxes, "I was and still am her great admirer and fan. She signified to me the epitome of Indian grace and culture. She possessed in her the mischievous streak of that precocious village belle and the spirited movement of a Shiv Tandav. She looked vulnerable and lost, searching for protection in one moment, yet knowledged and mature in another.
“I was and still am her great admirer and fan. She signified to me the epitome of Indian grace and culture. She possessed in her the mischievous streak of that precocious village belle and the spirited movement of a Shiv Tandav� You felt like protecting and guarding her from all the evil of the world and to gently wipe away any frayed eyebrows that may have accumulated on her face. Her performances were pure and clean, without effort and deliberate design. They were just a part of her - simple and soft." He talks of the first time he was cast with her, "And you cannot imagine the excitement when I came to be cast with her in Sunil Dutt's 'Reshma aur Shera'. The fun of our work in the heated confines of a brutal desert, the escapades with other unit members and crew and the absolute delight of being a part of the story that involved the great and divine, Waheeda Rehman. My moment of glory being the day when I was asked to carry her 'chappals' to her in the hot sands that were scorching her bare feet. I could have kept doing that for the rest of my life. Such was the passion of my devotion." November 2009 I 10 I KonnecTV
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rom virtual to reel -the Facebook goes a step further, as Shah Rukh Khan gears up to produce and act in a movie on the popular social networking site.
The film is produced by Khan's Red Chillies Productions in association with the Morani Brothers of Cineyug, and marks the directorial debut of TV anchor and radio personality Roshan Abbas
The film is produced by Khan's Red Chillies Productions in association with the Morani Brothers of Cineyug, and marks the directorial debut of TV anchor and radio personality Roshan Abbas. Confirms Mohammad Morani, "We are coming up with a film on Facebook and similar social networking sites in collaboration with Red Chillies, and Shah Rukh might act in it. The talks are still on." The film is based on Abbas' play, Graffiti -- Post Card From School, which deals with the problems of teenagers and adolescents. Zoa, daughter of Karim Morani, also makes her acting debut with the film. Zoa has been working as an assistant with directors like Farah Khan and Rajkumar Santoshi. She was seen in a bit role as one of the aspirants for the Shantipriya lookalikes in Om Shanti Om. November 2009 I 11 I KonnecTV
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ollywood's very own chocolate boy has been the favourite of someone much older than the current generation of swooning girls. Raj Kapoor, the patriarch of the Kapoor family and the first original performer of Bollywood, doted on his first grandchild Ranbir. The young star fondly remembers his grandpa. He told a news daily recently, "Whenever my mom shouted at me I would call him up and he would fire her. I, being his first grandson, was special. Every weekend, the grandkids used to go to his home in Chembur. He kept a bag of toffees and gave us one every time we greeted him. I once asked him for a suit when he was visiting Russia. He got back two bags of suits in every colour possible. He never shopped for anyone else." Perhaps as an after-effect of those suits, Ranbir became an ardent fan of his movies. He said, "It was during my last days of school that I realised I wanted to be part of the film industry. The first RK film I saw was Shri 420. It influenced me deeply." Ranbir's father Rishi Kapoor wanted his son to get a formal education before he became an actor. "I completed my Standard 12 in Mumbai.
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ri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez calls her role in 'Aladin' "a fairy-tale come true" but the debutante says that the idea of sharing screen with Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was "intimidating and scary". "I have grown up on Amitabh Bachchan's films and my father is a huge fan. But working with Big B in my very first film? The thought was intimidating, scary and to be honest I was little bit hesitant initially," the model-turned-actress said in an interview. However, Jacqueline's fear vanished after meeting Bachchan on the sets.
‘I have grown up on Amitabh Bachchan's films and my father is a huge fan. But working with Big B in my very first film? The thought was intimidating, scary and to be honest I was little bit hesitant initially’ November 2009 I 12 I KonnecTV
"He is a perfect gentleman with an amazing sense of humour. It was my first movie and I was nervous but I became confident after working with Big B. He made everything so easy," she says adding that she sought her father's advice before saying yes to the project. "It was not that I needed convincing because I always dreamt of becoming a Bollywood actress but I was scared. I kept asking my father 'Can I do it, it is such a huge investment' and my father was like 'Go for it, you will be a fool to let the opportunity pass by'," Jacqueline says describing her last moment jitters.
Sonakshi's mentor
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eepika Padukone has trashed rumours of her younger sister, Anisha, joining Bollywood. "She is not doing any Bollywood films. She is least interested in this industry. And even though she is very supportive of my career, I know for a fact that this is not her area of interest," said Deepika, adding that they do like watching movies together. Talking about beau Ranbir Kapoor's Wake Up Sid, Deepika says, "I saw the film and they all have done a fantastic job in it."
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ow that Shatrughan Sinha has allowed Salman Khan to launch his daughter Sonakshi as a leading lady in Dabangg, the Bollywood hunk is taking his duty as the protective guardian very seriously. Initially, the Sinhas were opposed to the idea of a film career for their daughter. But Salman convinced them by promising to look after the girl. And so far he has more than lived up to his word. Apparently, Salman has not only advised Sonakshi to lose more weight, he has also told her not to do too many films at the same time. Shatru, who visited Salman on Eid with his family, is bowled over by Salman's concern. "I think that's sound advice.ĂŽ
Deepika is also all praise for Ranbir and Konkona's onscreen chemistry. "It is not a typical pairing and I know a lot of people had apprehensions about them being cast opposite each other. But I knew it would work well -- I got convinced when director Ayan Mukherji came and discussed the film with Ranbir.I think their chemistry worked really well," she said. Ask her if Ranbir is anything like his character in real life, and she interrupts, "Not at all, he is not a slacker boy at all. No one has ever needed to wake him up. He is always very focussed about what he wants to do."
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‘We all know about Aamir being so disciplined. So once I signed London Dreams with Salman, various kinds of stories started coming my way’
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fter working with Aamir Khan in Ghajini, Asin was told horror stories about Salman Khan when she signed London Dreams opposite him. Though she was confident that she would be able to handle situations by herself, she wasn't too sure what was really in store for her. However, all her misgivings were sorted out once she started shooting with him. "See, we all know about Aamir being so disciplined. So once I signed London Dreams with Salman, various kinds of stories started coming my way. People commented that 'Aah, you have worked with Aamir; now see what it is to be with Salman", remembers Asin. "I can slice and dice a dozen odd instances when it was proven time and again that Salman was nothing like he was being made out to be", shrugs Asin, "I have absolutely no clue how negative stories about him keep emerging out of nowhere. As I look at them today, I believe these are all someone's cooked up imaginations."
Pranked out!
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jay Devgn, who's known to pull a fast one on unsuspecting souls, probably had never imagined that he would ever face payback. And guess who fooled the Devgn dude? The one-film old in Bollywood, Asin, who'll be seen with him in London Dreams. One day while shooting in a mall, Devgn was shocked to learn that Asin had got into a major panga with Rannvijay Singh, who also plays a role in the musical. On probing further, Ajay heard that the two had a tu tu main main and Asin had slapped Rannvijay. Naturally, he was astounded because he believed her to be a rather chilled out gal. So in an attempt to play peacemaker, Ajay went to sort out the differences between his warring co-stars.
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hat happens when Kareena Kapoor and Salman Khan, stars of rom-com Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, converse off screen... fireworks, thatís what!
Q: How was it working together? Salman: Extraordinary! Kareena: Rubbish, it was nothing like that. Itís only my second film with him. Heís done many with my sister. We did Kyon Ki earlier, and it was soppy! This oneís light-hearted, sweet, itís got great music. Salman: Soppy? Kyon Ki was depressing. This is todayís film. But, yes, I like Lolo better. When I first met Kareena, she was Babitaís arrogant daughter, just nine years old. Kareena: Ha ha ha, he was upset because I liked Rahul Roy better. Salman: Nonsense. I remember sheíd come down to the ground floor of her building in a transparent nightie to check me out... Kareena: Donít listen to him. But I had fun making Main Aurr Mrs Khanna. I love Salman. We had a blast shooting in Australia. But the problem is, he treats me like a kid. Salman: Start by writing, ìI love Salman!î Kareena: Donít embarrass me. Both Saif and I love Salman. But letís talk about the film...
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Salman: Itís about getting married to stay married, a sweet, sensitive, romantic comedy, thereís no shade of dark in it at all, even though you need grey or black, and wrong, for the hero to stand out. Kareena: Itís about a strong relationship and marriage, and a woman who stands by her man. Salman: The day you get married... Kareena: Iíll get married after Salman!
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ipasha Basu says she didn't realise that she would be adept at comedy till she tackled a small portion of it in Dhoom 2, and later did the full blown comic caper 'No Entry' that became a huge success. "When I got a chance to then do Devgn Films' All The Best, I said to myself, this is something I'm not going to miss out on," says the Bengali bombshell, who insists that she rolled with laughter while shooting and dubbing for this situational comedy. Bipasha says the entire Goa schedule was like a picnic... with everyone stationed in the same hotel for over a month. "Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan and I worked together, and worked out together at the gym," she says. "We also bonded over cricket and swimming after pack-up... and it was one big happy family atmosphere." Bipasha says she has great respect for Rohit Shetty's earlier comedies Golmaal and Golmaal Returns, and she feels that All The Best also has the right entertainment quotient for the Diwali festive season. Of her co-stars Ajay, Sanjay and Fardeen, she says, "All of them have tackled more comedy than I have in my career; so it was a cakewalk for them. However, while shooting with them, I realised that I can tickle a funny bone too."
Funny BIPASHA
‘When I got a chance to then do Devgn Films' All The Best, I said to myself, this is something I'm not going to miss out on’
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anvir Shorey 'got into shape' for Fatso, his next film. He's gotten out of it now, and talks about the film, but not about Konkona
That's Ranvir Shorey plus fifteen kilos. He says, "To look like this, I followed a steady diet of potatoes and ice-cream. I also drank tonnes of beer. And yeah, make-up helped too. Fatso is a film about five friends, love, relationships. I play one of the five friends." But why the name Fatso? "The film is going to the South Asian Film Festival in New York, and has been titled Fatso for it. When we release it in India, we may do so with a better title. That said, I'm the only fat guy in that group of five," he reveals. Ranvir has already worked with Rajat Kapoor (the director of Fatso) before. "Yes, we're friends. We've worked in Bheja Fry and Mithya, and when our team comes together, it's a team that comes together for the love of cinema - not for the money or any other frills. It's pure passion coming together," he says.
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Is he saying that other movies he does are not necessarily made for the passion of cinema? "Yes, I'm saying that," says he. "Not all Bollywood movies are made for the passion for it, they're mostly made to make money."
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WAIT ‘You guys have missed a moment in film history. Shah Rukh and I were together in Ashutosh Gowarikar's Pehla Nasha in 1993, where we gave one shot in the same frame at a film premiere sequence’
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he world is waiting to see them together. And Raj Kumar Santoshi would have managed this coup. The filmmaker had cast Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan in London Dreams, a story about two friends, both musicians. A source says, "Both actors loved the script. But for months on end, neither of them reverted.'' Santoshi's London Dreams now stars Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn. However, why the Aamir-SRK joint project came to memory is because on the sets of 3 Idiots, Aamir asked Raj Kumar Hirani, Boman Irani and Sharman Joshi whether they remembered the only film in which he and SRK had been together. Everyone came up with a blank, and Aamir winked and said, "You guys have missed a moment in film history. Shah Rukh and I were together in Ashutosh Gowarikar's Pehla Nasha in 1993, where we gave one shot in the same frame at a film premiere sequence.''
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hough just one film old in Bollywood, actress Anushka Sharma has managed to score over Bollywoodís eye-candy Deepika Padukone. No, itís not for a film, but for a brand endorsement that earlier belonged to Dips and has now been bagged by Anushka. Reports reveal that Deepika, who was the brand ambassador of a leading hair oil brand, has now been replaced by Anushka, and the latter has already shot the commercial for the brandís latest campaign. Grapevine has it that Anushka got the chance to outdo Deepika with the help of Yash Raj Films. However, a source says that Deepika was dropped from the commercial due to her excessive fee. Well, with the way Deepikaís Bollywood career is going, we choose to believe that the brand could not afford her.
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veryone who's seen Katrina in the promo of 'Blue' has been pleasantly surprised by her 'biker chick' look. The pretty actress who always been portrayed as a girl next door, is for the first time sporting a gothic grunge look with a stud pierced below her lip, dreadlocks and tattoos all over her arms. Kat's look has been designed to complement Zayed's character in the film that of a daredevil biker. Says a source form the production team, "Kat was extremely excited about her new look as it's a huge contrast from her earlier roles. She gave a lot of inputs and worked closely with the designers on minute details." But one thing that gave nightmares to Kat is her hairdo! The dreadlocks that she sports causes a lot of damage to one's hair and Kat was very particular about that. "She'd immediately go for a hair wash once the shoot was over" says a source from the team. Ask Kat about her striking appearance in 'Blue' and the actress gives all the credit to her designer Rocky S who gave her the confidence to pull off the look so stunningly!
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jay Devgun has turned out to be quite a co-operative guy. It so happened, that Ajayís car was stopped by security at a city multiplex and he was not allowed to leave the place. Ajay, who had gone there for a promotional event for his next ëAll The Bestí, apparently lost his parking ticket hence the security did not allow him to leave from the premises until the organizers gave in a go ahead for him to leave. Whilst the security called for the organizers, Ajay patiently waited outside his car, smoking, obviously to kill time, as it took almost five minutes for all the things to get settled. Instead of losing his cool and throwing tantrums, Ajay just stood patiently waiting for the security to do their jobs. No tantrums. Thatís great.
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fter Barbara Mori episode, HrithikSussanne's married life had hit a rough patch. But now, Hrithik wants to mend his ways and is going out-of-his-way to please his wife. Latest Bollywood news has it that the actor has agreed to do a film 'Welcome to the Jungle' with father-in-law Sanjay Khan. The film will also see his brother-inlaw Zayed Khan in the lead role. Apparently, Sanjay Khan wants to revive his flop son's career and wants Hrithik onboard to pull the crowd to theatres. In the film, Hrithik will be playing the role of a wildlife explorer. It is believed that Hrithik's character is drawn on the lines of the famous comic character, Shikari Shambhu. "It is an adventure film and Zayed Khan plays the lead role along with Hrithik," a source revealed.
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CAST: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, & Shilpa Shetty SYNOPSIS: Karan (Ashkay Kumar) is a police officer whose brother is murdered by ruthless gangster Goli (Shakti Kapoor). Despite his best efforts, the only witness, Mona (Shilpa Shetty), is also killed. Karan's plans for revenge are interrupted when he's ordered to work with Deepak (Saif Ali Khan), a famous actor training for his next role as a cop. The mismatched pair catch a break when they discover a crude dancer who looks just like Mona (Shetty again), and together they hatch a wild plan to bring Goli to justice.
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running after them…Prem and Jenny have many odds against them. The film has music by Pritam and action by Tinu Verma. It is slated to release on November 6.
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ajkumar Santoshi's Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is a love story packed with lots of laughs. Prem's (Ranbir Kapoor) life philosophy is to spread joy and The Happy Club helps him in this mighty endeavour. However each time he tries to cast a spell of happiness, chaos reigns. The good-hearted, good natured and, most importantly, good-fornothing guy mistakenly kidnaps a shy, beautiful girl who wants to keep away from problems. Lekin jahan Prem wahan problem! Jenny (Katrina) is shy, sweet natured, hard working girl who loves books. Prem kidnaps Jenny by mistake. Big mistake! Because now Jenny thinks he's the worst form on earth. Ouch! But he thinks she's beautiful. In his words, she's "chalti firti vanilla ice cream". She's yummy. Love can make you do the strangest things. And if Prem is ajab, his love is ghazab too. But there's a problem. Jenny wants "ek achcha ladka jo kaam par jaaye…time pe ghar aaye." But Prem has never worked in life. Now he's spending hours and hours churning out laddoos and frying jalebis in a Halwai shop. Sweat and Slurp!!! Prem has always been a shudh vegetarian. Now, he's putting tigers to shame with all the chicken he's eating. Chomp…Chomp!! And as icing on the wedding cake, he even helps Jenny run away from her own wedding. With a furious father, frustrated bridegroom, greedy don and a wily politician
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The good-hearted, good natured and, most importantly, good-for-nothing guy mistakenly kidnaps a shy, beautiful girl who wants to keep away from problems. Lekin jahan Prem wahan problem!
Ranbir's take Ranbir himself thinks it is the craziest love story. On his chemistry with Katrina in the film, he says, "For that you have to watch the film. But yes I guess Katrina is a brilliant actress, she had a great timing. Also her looks are very good and different from what she had done till date. We had a great time while shooting. I will say Raj Kumar Santoshi made our chemistry ignite in the film. Especially if you look at the expressions he got out of us in some of the scenes - it's amazing." Asked about any memorable moments related to the film, Ranbir said, "Lots, we had a great time while shooting for this film. Everyday was like a picnic where we all come and celebrate and have fun. So I will say the whole film is memorable to me." About what attracted him to the film, he says, is "Firstly the script which attracted me a lot because the character is quite similar to me. It's a very next door boy kind of role. And of course the banner, the director Raj Kumar Santoshi who is such a great film maker." Fun at shooting The delicate darling Katrina took everyone by surprise by displaying her tough side while shooting for an action sequence for the film. Katrina and Ranbir were required to climb a ladder which was at a height of 200 feet while Ranbir was to save Katrina from goons and then escape on a jet ski. A source says, "Everyone on sets was quite sceptical about
Katrina. However, Katrina amazed everyone as she comfortably climbed the ladder leaving Ranbir lagging behind." Ever since that day Ranbir has addressed Katrina as Rambo's sister Sambo. Nosey scenes Ranbir Kapoor badly hurt his nose while shooting for a wedding sequence. A unit member said, "The scene required Ranbir to hop and elope with Katrina on his bike. He had to ride the bike at full speed and he crashed through the wooden house in the process of escaping. He successfully gave the shot but during the process, it was his nose that banged on the wooden
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Katrina amazed everyone as she comfortably climbed the ladder leaving Ranbir lagging behind." Ever since that day Ranbir has addressed Katrina as Rambo's sister Sambo
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sheet of the house." "When Ranbir was watching the shot on the monitor, Katrina noticed his bleeding nose. She gently applied ice and nursed him till the bleeding stopped completely. Ranbir was touched by Katrina's gesture," said the source. It fact Katrina also was hurt on the nose. The source said, "It was an action sequence. Ranbir was fighting goons and while doing the shot he ended up hurting his nose. And in the same fighting sequence, he accidentally landed up hitting Katrina on her nose too." But she never complained once. In fact she laughed it off saying, "Ranbir are you trying to save me from the goons or are you saving the goons from me." Everyone laughed on the set. Close friends During the shoot, the two came so close that they set the house on fire. They became very close friends and whenever they got time, they did huge masti. They took up fighting jokingly when an entertainment channel turned up to take their interview individually. After a hectic day, it was the wrapping up time and both started fighting as to who would go for the interview first. Kat flicked a coin to decide but the trick did not work. She lost the toss and Ranbir went first. Post the interview, they again had a big fight, only missing were the fireworks.
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JATA Sports & Sportsmart sponsor most popular T-20 T
he JATA Rolling Shield, the unique Twenty20 competition that revolutionised suburban cricket last season, has attracted more than 100 teams this summer from all over Victoria.
After the success of the inaugural season in 2008, the 2009 competition is already generating excitement from cricket fans across Victoria. The largest Twenty20 competition in Australia is back again with total prize money of $20,000 and guaranteed four matches per team before rolling into the knockout format. The tournament was officially launched on the 17th of Oct at the Diwali Fair, the Festival of Lights by Opposition leader Ted Baillieu. It was attended by Inga Peulich MLC, Bruce Atkinson MP, Community Leaders Nitin Gupta, Babu Akula, Frank and Dandenong City Councillors. The JATA Rolling Shield is the initiative of Raja Jata, the CEO of the JATA Group, a Melbourne based consulting firm that specialises in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Property Developments and Wealth Creation. The competition raises funds for the McGrath Foundation for Breast Cancer and promoting the Breast Cancer awareness program by using pink balls in the competition. Sportsmart is now the official supplier of the JATA Rolling. Sportsmart is supplying cricket balls, team uniforms for the Super16, equipment such as stumps, and welcome packs for all the teams.
Entry cost for each team is only $500 for Metropolitan Clubs and $300 for the Regional Clubs and the competition beginning in November will have Grand Finals played on January 24, to be telecast on the Konnect TV. Entry cost for each team is only $500 for Metropolitan Clubs and $300 for the Regional Clubs and the competition beginning in November will have Grand Finals played on January 24 with a spectacular Closing Ceremony. The tournament will be played on Sundays at suburban grounds including Bulleen Park, Airport West Cricket Club, Duncan McKinnon Reserve in Murrumbeena and Fawkner Park in St Kilda. This season the competition has expanding into Country Victoria and matches will be played between local teams at Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Geelong and Warragul and the finalists will form part of the Super16 Squad that will compete in Melbourne for the prestigious JATA Rolling Shield and for their share in the Total Prize Money of $20,000. Some matches among corporate sides will also be played at Fawkner Park on Wednesday evenings and the highlights of all the matches will be covered by our media partners 3AW, Indus Age, Beyond India and the Finals telecast on the Konnect TV. Raja Jata said one of the main reasons for the competition's success was that it appealed to players who could not commit themselves to a full season of club competition. For more information please visit www.jata.com.au or call 1300 00 JATA (5282) or (03) 9769 4111. November 2009 I 27 I KonnecTV
After I'd almost drowned, the fear had taken root. But after committing myself to Blue, I realised that I couldn't flip after reaching the Bahamas. So I started taking lessons from a national level coach and after just seven lessons, I was swimming
It was scary initially but today, I'm a certified diver
Lara Dutta talks about Blue, her co-stars and overcoming fear
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iven all the hype surrounding Do Knot Disturb, did you expect it to fare better?
You can't expect a film to be everyone's cup of tea. There were those who criticised it and those who patronised it. (Smiles) These days more people call me Dolly than Lara. The reviews weren't kind... You can't beat yourself up and be miserable. Anyway, I enjoy David Dhawan's brand of comedy and went into this film with my eyes open, clear about what I was going to be doing, so there are no issues with me. And with Blue coming up, I have to move on. With Blue, you're going to give all calendar bikini babes a run for their money. (Laughs) Believe me, I worked really hard to get into that bikini. Tony (director Anthony D'Souza) didn't want me to just play a character but also look the part. And since this girl had grown up on a beach, she had to look comfortable in beach wear. We've heard about how Akshay Kumar pushed you into getting over your hydrophobia for Blue. Any more fears you need to conquer? (Laughs) Even if I do, I'm not going to confess to any because then Akshay will be on my case again! No seriously, I'm grateful to him for pushing me into doing this one-of-a-kind movie. After I'd almost drowned, the fear had taken root. But after committing myself to Blue, I realised that I couldn't flip after reaching the Bahamas. So I started taking lessons from a national level coach and after just seven lessons, I was swimming. But diving was a different ball game. I started only in April and the lessons lasted four-five days. It was scary initially but today, I'm a certified diver and a whole new world has opened up to me. What's this world like? Unbelievable, unforgettable and so vast that you end up feeling small and insignificant. You want to see and touch everything! Did you find any real treasure? (Smiles) No, we didn't. But the Bahamas had their own folklore and we were told about shipwrecks and lost treasures. It added to the thrill. So, is Blue inspired by Hollywood movies The Deep or Jaws? It's the first underwater Indian film, a masala
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Tony (director Anthony D'Souza) didn't want me to just play a character but also look the part. And since this girl had grown up on a beach, she had to look comfortable in beach wear action flick that revolves around four people and is over and done within two hours. You know what's the scariest thing about Blue? More than the sharks, it's the great expectations that we're supposed to live up to. Will Katrina Kaif and Kylie Minogue steal the thunder from you? Poor Kylie, she has just one song that incidentally is fantastic, and people are talking of a rivalry. As for Katrina, she was kind enough to step in and do an important guest appearance. If you see the promos, you will know I'm the girl who matters. In fact, I used to rag the boys (co-stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and Zayed Khan) that people would come to see me, not them. They were sweet and allowed me to steal their thunder. What is your strategy now? Never had one. I've just been trying for a mix of masala and meaningful roles. It'd be easy doing glam roles all the time but I'm not going to play safe for box office success. What's the latest on the sequel to Partner? Now that David (Dhawan) is done with Do Knot Disturb, maybe he'll start on Tom And Jerry. I'm waiting to team up with Salman (Khan) again. People liked our pairing in Partner. (Courtesy Hindustan Times)
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Ajay Devgan showcases his improved comic timing and towers above the rest. Dutt too is in top form and entertains. Fardeen is passable. Bipasha and Mugdha don't have much to do but be a part of the chaos which they do ably. Johnny Lever finally after a long time gets a meaty funny part and he utilizes this opportunity to the maximum.
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ll The Best is undoubtedly the most entertaining film amongst the 2009 Diwali releases. Director Rohit Shetty (Golmaal and Golmal Returns) has yet again got it right when it comes to keeping his audience laughing without resorting below the belt humour and vulgar interludes. Witty one-liners and hilarious sequences involving Dutt and Johnny Lever have you laughing out loud. However, the first half isn't that gripping. But the second half covers up for it with confusions multiplying and each actor also contributing his comic best. The length however appears stretched as it runs around 2 hours 25 minutes. Some gags could have been shorter one feels. Pritam's music is perfect for the film. The story, adapted from a play called Right Bed, Wrong Husband, is pure farce. Ajay and Fardeen Khan, play Prem and Vir, two friends who live in Goa. Vir's super-rich, jet-setting step-brother Dharam, played by Sanjay Dutt, supports him by sending monthly pocket money but he is too busy to ever visit. To increase the monthly check, Vir lies and tells Dharam that he is married. One day, Dharam unexpectedly arrives in Goa and the fun begins with the friends piling on lies upon lies to save the situation. Ajay Devgan showcases his improved comic timing and towers above the rest. Dutt too is in top form and entertains. Fardeen is passable. Bipasha and Mugdha don't have much to do but be a part of the chaos which they do ably. Johnny Lever finally after a long time gets a meaty funny part and he utilizes this opportunity to the maximum. Sanjay Mishra and Ashwini Kalsekar make the proceedings funnier. It's a total paisa vasool entertainer.
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Emotional, romantic comedy
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love triangle, with a simple story line, Main Aur Mrs Khanna is an emotional, romantic comedy that promises to the keep the viewers gripped till the end. Salman Khan here is garbed in the outfit of loving, caring and conservative husband. Salman Khan (Samir), Kareena Kapoor (Raina) and Sohail Khan (Akash) play the lead roles. A Sohail Khan movie in which Samir, a person who believes in love, cares for the women he loves, his wife and traditionally believes that its
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the man's part to earn bread and butter and believes that wealth and success are the things that make life beautiful. His wife - Raina falls for Akash who is a happy go lucky man mostly flirting with beautiful looking females. Their relationship begins with Riana feeling that it's for real and it is what she has always wanted. The error brings them to the edge with neither of the three knowing which way to go. Music of Main Aur Mrs. Khanna is composed by Salman Khan's favorite musician Sajid-Wajid who have also done a reasonable job by composing 3 original songs and 2 remixes.
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ISHWARYA RAI has been blessed with an excellent skin and lovely healthy hair and when she flutters her heavenly gray-blue eyes and says that she isn't into any rigorous beauty regime, it's difficult not to believe her. It is however known that Aishwarya Rai's basic beauty routine comprises a healthy lifestyle. Thus she steers clear of junk food, smoking and drinking and is heavily into fruits, vegetables and dairy products and all in the right proportion. The fruits and vegetables supply her with all the requisite vitamins and minerals to keep her healthy and looking like a diva. Every morning she drinks hot water with lemon and honey to clear skin. Along with that, eight glasses of water are her staple fare to detoxify the body and keep it hydrated. This explains the perpetual glow on her face, which no amount of make-up can simulate. She exercises right to maintain her svelte figure and to keep fit for a hectic lifestyle. There is an all-out emphasis on using only natural beauty products instead of harsh chemical ones. It is known that Aishwarya Rai relies a lot on the products from the kitchen counter. Thus Ash Rai beauty tips are all about cucumber to soothe the skin after those grueling outdoor shoots, gram flour to cleanse and gently exfoliate the skin of all traces of shooting make-up and milk and yogurt to moisturize the skin and replenish the lost nutrients. A very basic cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine no doubt, but done with the purest of ingredients to ensure lasting results and that too without any harmful side effects. The emphasis of Aishwarya Rai beauty secrets on natural products extends to her hair care regime too. She doesn't use any chemicals and in these days of colored, lightened and highlighted locks, she has kept her natural hair color. Ash Rai beauty tips also emphasize the importance of having an inner peace of mind. She believes that positive thoughts show upon your face and give you that serene and poised look. Her million-dollar smile is reflective of this inner harmony and speaks of a person who is beautiful even on the inside.
Ash relies on natural products Every morning she drinks hot water with lemon and honey to clear skin. Along with that, eight glasses of water are her staple fare to detoxify the body and keep it hydrated
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Prince Siddhartha's Kindness
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rince Siddhartha (who later became the Buddha) was very kind to people, animals and other living things. One day he was walking in the woods with his cousin Devadatta, who had brought his bow and arrows with him. Suddenly, Devadatta saw a swan flying and shot at it. His arrow brought the swan down. Both the boys ran to get the bird. As Siddhartha could run faster than Devadatta, he reached the swan's injured body first and found, to his surprise, that it was still alive. He gently pulled out the arrow from the wing. He then got a little juice from cool leaves, put it on the wound to stop the bleeding and with his soft hand stroked the swan, which was very frightened. When Devadatta came to claim the swan, Prince Siddhartha refused to give it to him. Devadatta was very angry to see his cousin keeping the swan away from him. "Give me my bird! I shot it down," said Devadatta. "No, I am not going to give it to you," said the Prince. "If you had killed it, it would have been yours. But now, since it is only wounded but still alive, it belongs to me." Devadatta still did not agree. Then Siddhartha suggested, "Let us go to the court of the Sage and ask him." The Sage, hearing both boys' version of the story, said, "A life certainly must belong to he who tries to save it, a life cannot belong to one who is only trying to destroy it. The wounded swan by right belongs to Siddhartha."
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Home is where good food is:
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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!
Potato cutlets in spicy tomato gravy Ingredients :Potatoes, boiled , peeled and grated 5-6 medium, Bread 4 slices, Garlic paste 2 1/2 tablespoons, Ginger paste 2 1/2 tablespoons, Green chillies, finely chopped 6-8, Salt to taste, Green peas, boiled 1/4 cup, Red chilli powder 3 1/2 teaspoons, Coriander powder 2 teaspoons, Roasted cumin powder 3 teaspoons, Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon, Fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons, Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons, Oil 2 tablespoons + to deep fry, Cornflour/ corn starch 2 tablespoons, For Gravy :Tomatoes, chopped 6-8 large, Onions, chopped 2 medium, Tomato puree 4-5 tablespoons, Sugar to taste, Vinegar 2 tablespoons, For Garnishing :Potato wafers as required Method:Soak the bread slices in one cup of water for half a minute, squeeze to remove excess water and set aside.Place the grated potatoes, half tablespoon garlic paste, half tablespoon ginger paste, green chillies, bread, salt, green peas, one and a half teaspoons red chilli powder, one teaspoon coriander powder, one teaspoon roasted cumin powder, quarter teaspoon turmeric powder, mint leaves and coriander leaves in a deep bowl. Mix well and set aside for one hour, preferably in a refrigerator. Divide the mixture into twelve equal portions. Shape each portion into a cutlet. Heat sufficient oil in a deep kadai. Mix cornflour in water to make a thin batter. Dip the cutlets in cornflour mixture and deep-fry for two to three minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper. To make the gravy, heat two tablespoons oil in a pan and sautÈ onions till lightly browned. Add the remaining garlic paste and ginger paste and half cup of water and sautÈ for a minute. Add the remaining turmeric powder, the remaining coriander powder, the remaining red chilli power and chopped tomatoes and mix well and cook till the tomatoes turn pulpy. Add tomato puree, mix and bring the gravy to a boil. Add another half a cup of water, salt, sugar, the remaining roasted cumin powder and mix well. Cover and cook for four to five minutes. Add vinegar, mix and cook for two more minutes. Place the cutlets on a serving platter, pour the tomato gravy over. Garnish with the potato wafers and serve hot. November 2009 I 38 I KonnecTV
Indonesian Pineapple Curry Ingredients :Ripe pineapple, peeled and 1/2 inch pieces 1 large, Oil 2 tablespoons, Cinnamon 1 inch stick, Star anise 2, Lemon grass , outer layer removed and inner layer bruised 1 stalk, Thin coconut milk 3 1/2 cups, Salt to taste, Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon, Black peppercorns, freshly ground 4-5, Tamarind pulp 1 tablespoon, Thick coconut milk 1/2 cup, Crisply fried shallots 1 tablespoon For Paste :Roasted peanuts 1/4 cup, Shallots, peeled and thinly sliced 45, Garlic, peeled 2 cloves, Ginger, chopped 1/2 inch piece, Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon, Brown sugar 1 teaspoon Method :Take peanuts in a blender, add shallots, garlic, ginger, coriander powder, brown sugar and a little water and blend it into a smooth paste. Heat oil in a pan, add cinnamon, star anise, lemongrass and the paste and sautÈ for about three to four minutes. Add the pineapple and thin coconut milk and mix well. Cover and cook it for three to four minutes. Add salt, turmeric powder and mix well. Add peppercorns and cover and continue to cook for about seven to eight minutes or until pineapple is tender. Add tamarind pulp and thick coconut milk, stir well and continue to cook for two more minutes. Remove the lemongrass and garnish with crisply fried shallots. Serve hot with steamed rice. Note: The shallots have to peeled and sliced thinly, then Buy Chef Kapoorís they have to be stir fried using oil to PARTY COOKING get crispy fried shallots. Do not burn by logging onto them as they will taste bitter then. www.sanjeevkapoor.com
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Horoscope ARIES: Efforts made recently will start to bring in rich rewards. Money will still keep pouring in but will be hard to hold and preserve. You will continue to receive help from well known people and business houses. Try to relax as much and eat on time. TAURUS: Have patience with colleagues and the boss. Do not rush and do complete investigations before you jump into something new. It will be more profitable to deal in medium range inventory. GEMINI: Things will start moving in right direction but obstructions will not leave you alone either. Expect a thumping victory in legal matters and the diplomatic response will silence opponents completely. Financially it will be a better week. CANCER: Money long overdue may finally show up in the mail and will help in fulfilling prior commitments. Spouse will be under pressure but will not complain and tell the reasons. Some of you will be desperately looking for a better place to work. LEO: There will be several fortunate developments in life. Rewards will come in full for past efforts. You will have number of reasons to celebrate with family. New contract will have instant positive impact on cash flow.
Across 14. Based on Upamanyu Chatterjee's novel, charts life of a Bengali who joins the IAS (first word) (7) 9. "Sahib Biwi aur Ghulam" was a tragic film based on whose novel? (first Name) (5) 11. "Umrao Jaan" is based on the "Umrao Jaan Ada" by Mirza Hadi Ruswa written in which language? (4) 21. She played a professional crier at funerals, based on Mahasweta Devi's short story? (first name) (6) 23. Which movie by Shyam Benegal is based on Mahabharat and won 3 Filmfare awards? (6) 22. Who plays Puro in "Pinjar" based on Punjabi novel written by Amrita Pritam? (First name) (6)
Down 16. "Rajnigandha" is based on which story by noted Hindi writer, Manu Bhandari? (second word) (4) 3. "Shatranj Ke Khiladi", showing politics of colonial expansion, based on whose short story? (first name) (6) 8. In "Charulata", based on Nastanirh by Rabindranath Tagore, whom does Charu fall in love with? (4) 5. "Pather Panchali", based on novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay is first film of which trilogy? (3) 13. "Jai Baba Felunath" is a 1978 film by Satyajit Ray, based on which famous novel by the director? (6)
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VIRGO: You will need a foolproof plan and strategy to overcome strong competitors and the job will be in your pocket soon. Discuss it with people around and be open for any bright experiment. LIBRA: You may become broad minded and decide to include others in your plans. You will make big change in your earlier financial strategy and see immediate benefits. Money long overdue may finally show up this month. SCORPIO: You may go for the deal and add a lot more to your previous commitments. You may plan a trip in a hurry and get ready to travel long distance. Business will stay slow and you will have to work real hard to get new clients. SAGITTARIUS: You will gather all the energy you have and start working on your plans very aggressively. Results will be almost instant and surprise everybody around. You will make inquiries about something expensive you want to buy but postponing for long. CAPRICORN: Slight miscalculation will bring you under financial pressure. You will need to replace some expensive electric item at home or at business. You will start looking for serious investors for your project.
AQUARIUS: As luck is on your side most of the attempts you make will get quick results. Still stay calm and do not rush into things without consulting people you trust the most. New business associates will be helpful and you will make big money because of them. PISCES: It will be an expensive month. Some one close will be traveling long distance in near future. Money expected will be delayed on last minute for another time. You may call an old confidant for some advice and information. Trip to waters will make mind peaceful. By "Pandit Parashar"
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