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04 The ed rah rahs about
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Weddings make the
92 world go round
Masala Fix
08 Arjun Kapoor-Malaika
Arora house hunting,
Deepika wants
Rajkumar Rao, Alia
Bhatt-Varun Dhawan
may do a David Dhawan
film and other grist from
the rumour mill
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52 Parineeti Chopra on
life’s second chances
20 56 Maniesh Paul wants
more from life
74
4 Musical highs and
lows of 2018
y ur say
87
7 Readers send in their
reviews
56 9 Shatrughan Sinha’s
wacky witticisms
60 preview
14 Sneak peek of
Cheat India
16 Sunny Kaushal
tells us his dreams
and desires
fashion
& beauty
19 Style quotient of
the stars decoded
exclusive
27 Taking a look at
the newsmakers
of the year 2
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Letter from the Editor
#Deep impact
Deepika Padukone has given up her singleton status.
The new bride is appearing lovelier each day. Marriage
clearly has agreed with her. She’s happier, more open,
more relaxed. There’s an inner glow to her that can’t be
defined, rather can only be experienced. She’s brimming
with a radiance unseen before. And her joy is infectious.
You can’t help smile back when you talk to her because
it’s coming from a good place.
She hasn’t come to this without her share of
heartbreaks. In fact, she was one of the few stars, who
spoke so openly about depression. We see them at their
best on screen and believe that’s the kind of life they
lead in reality too. But beneath the rosy facade they
are as human as you and I. They need to eat, need to
breathe, they feel the pain if injured, they feel the hurt
in emotional distress and will bleed if cut. Yes, the
perception is of them being super human beings
without any care but that isn’t so. It’s the fear of
maintaining this improbable front that acts as their
kryptonite most of the time and weakens them.
I hope she finds an able partner in Ranveer Singh,
who will listen to her fears and allay them.
Workwise, it’s said, she’ll be playing attack survivor
Laxmi Agarwal in Meghna Gulzar’s next. Reportedly,
she’s going to produce the film as well. It’s going to be her
bravest decision career-wise. We are used to seeing her
in her beauteous avatar so it remains to be seen whether
her fans will accept her scarred visage. I hope they do.
Not only will it signal a triumph for her as an actor but
will also act as a beacon for other actors to take up roles,
which can help bring a positive change in society.
When she started her career with Om Shanti Om
(2007) she was a bubbly newcomer, who stood her own
against a superstar. All these years later, her aura has only
increased, as have her acting skills. She’s a completely
new person today and yet remains the girl-woman we
saw 12 years ago. I along with team Filmfare, wish her a
happily married life once again. Live long and prosper...
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A CHEEKY MOVE
They were the ruling rivals of the ‘70s, dishing out
Deepika wants
Rajkummar Rao pg
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other was a bohemian rhapsody. And just like those
golden memories, the affection between veterans Vicky-Harleen
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MASALA FIX
SIDHARTH AND
TARA SHARE A
SPECIAL BOND
Sidharth Malhotra and Tara
Sutaria, reveal insiders, are
bonding big time. The duo
has been signed on for Milap
Zaveri’s Marjaavaan. It’s indeed
an interesting pairing. And we’re
looking forward to seeing them on
screen. Meanwhile, the two have TIMELESS CHARISMA: Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor formed a superb pair in films like Ram Lakhan, Tezaab,
become good friends off it. That’s a Parinda and Kishen Kanhaiya. The actors have maintained themselves fabulously and look as appealing. Here,
good thing as it helps the onscreen they’re seen sharing a quiet converstaion at an event. Hope to see them on screen soon.
chemistry. Apparently, the young
actress broke up with good friend
Rohan Mehra some time back.
RENUKA SEEKS SHABANA
AND KAJOL IN HER
DIRECTORIAL VENTURE
Renuka Shahane is planning her Hindi directorial debut
with Tribhanga. The film revolves around women from
three different generations. Since it’s a women-oriented
subject she wants actresses of substance for her movie.
Apparently, Renuka is in talks with Shabana Azmi, Kajol
and Mithila Palkar for the roles. Incidentally, Renuka has
directed a Marathi film Rita starring P
Pallavi
Joshi and Jackie Shroff. Now she turns
her attention to Hindi cinema. Goodd going.
GUESS W
WHO? KARISMA
Last time, we had toold you how
this director was upset when
GOES
her brother’s name popped up
in the #MeToo camppaign.We’re
DIGITAL
Apparently, Karisma Kapooor has
told there was moree to that.The been signed on by ALTBalajji for
sister was deeply uppset that her an interesting web series. Thhey’re
famous cousins threew a party that also looking for an actress to play
very week her brother was ousted another character in the series.
from a film. She didn’t expect the They seem to have spoken to
cousins to support tthe brother, the gorgeous Malaika Arorra. But
no way. But she expected them Malaika isn’t too keen to ddo the
to scale down their celebrations, series. So, the search for annother
considering they’re ffamily. actor is on.
ISHAAN
TO STAR
IN GEETHA
GOVINDAM
REMAKE?
According to the trade buzz, Ishaan
Khatter is all set to sign another
film. Apparently, he will be seen in
the remake of Vijay Deverakonda’s
Telugu film, Geetha Govindam,
which went on to become a
huge hit. Now the producers are
planning to make it in Hindi and
are in talks with Ishaan to play the
lead character, originally played by
Deverakonda. The Telugu film was
di t d by
directed b Parasuram.
P
KUDOS: Akshay Kumar commendably promotes fitness among young indians. The superstar made it to the
closing ceremony of the Xth Akshay Kumar Kudo (Japanese martial arts form) Tournament along with the hot
Vicky Kaushal and Mouni Roy.
A GATEWAY TO
FILMFARE AWARDS
The Gateway School of Mumbai
replicated the prestigious
Filmfare Awards as part of their
Grandstand class. It was to give
their students a glimpse of what
goes on behind-the-scenes of a
mega event and train them in the
various faculties.They conducted
a Moviemakers Club to help the
children acquire various skills. It
gave them an opportunity to work
as a team, showcase their talents
and imbibe skills nee ed for social
communication. The Gateway School of Mumbai replicated the
As a part of this a tivit Filmfare Awards with filmmaker Mr Mozez Singh
filmmaker Mr Moze Sin visited
the school and shar d his journey director and so on. Guidance There were two types of awards –
and the process of lm-making regarding scriptwriting, dialogue, Audience Choice Awards, voted by
with the children. H inspired the cinematography and editing was the teachers and Critics’ Choice
children to make fil s. Seven given through workshops. The Awards voted by Mr Mozez Singh.
film crews were cre ed, whose process culminated in seven short The awards were also given based
objective was to cr ate a films. A movie screening was on the individual skills shown by the
three-five minute hosted where the students students. What’s more the award
film on a genre of showcased their films. function was laced with an in-house
their choice. Each re And finally, the Gateway’s paparazzi team clicking photos
was assigned wit differen Filmfare Awards function was the and interviewing students in their
roles – like that o a produce grand finale of this creative activity. glamorous outfits on the red carpet.
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movies on the block, set-talk,
talent-buzz, hotties to watch out for
ONE IN A
MILLION
TRIPTI DIMIRI
X FACTOR: SOCIAL
MEDIA SENSATION
The Plot
Cheat India, inspired by true
events, looks at the malpractices
in the Indian education system.
The huge number of aspirants
vying for a limited number of
seats has given birth to huge
corruption and scams.
In a system where admission
into an elite institution is a
dream, mastermind Rakesh
(Emraan Hashmi), works
behind-the-scenes, in making
undeserving dreams come true.
He uses the brainy to benefit
mediocre students. Bright and
needy toppers make money while
anxious parents fall prey to his
yarns. With sleuths on his trail,
the power-intoxicated Rakesh has
to dodge the trap. Trap me if you can: Emraan
FUTURE STOCK
WHAT’S
et another
Y Kaushal has
walked away with
laurels in the
past year. Sunny
Kaushal, younger brother
of the dashing Vicky
Kaushal, won critics and
UP BRO?
audiences with his bravura
act in Reema Kagti’s
biopic Gold. His character,
Himmat Singh, was
reportedly based on Indian
hockey player Balbir Singh
Dosanjh, who played a
key role in India’s win in
SUNNY KAUSHAL HAS FINALLY HIT London in 1948, Helsinki
GOLD WRITES SUMAN SHARMA in 1952 and Melbourne in
the 1956 Olympics. “The
best compliment for me
was that people believed
I was a Sardar,” he says.
But unlike the fiery
Himmat Singh, Sunny
insists he’s calm as
a person. “I may be
impulsive but I’m not
aggressive. I’m simple
and cannot manipulate
people. I’m emotional
and sometimes it doesn’t
work in my favour,” he
smiles. He’s all praises
for director Reema Kagti.
“Being a woman, Reema
“Vicky (Kaushal)
and I are good
friends. But at
times, he acts
like my father.
I look up to him.
As kids, we had
common friends.
He’s protective
about me”
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As Himmat Singh in Gold
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STEP IN STYLE
Our glam girls go about town in KATRINA
KAIF
embellished jootis...
Beautiful silver and gold thread work, filled
up with a pop of colours and patterns, jootis
are becoming a comfy choice this season.
From wearing them with ethnic attire to pairing
them with jeans, the traditional footwear is
all about putting your best foot forward.
Contemporary, colourful and
comfortable, it’s an irresistible
pick for our divas.
KANGANA
RANAUT
Needledu
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KHAN PARINEETI
CHOPRA
TRESS THAT
IMPRESS
Anushka Sharma may have short
hair but she sure knows how to
keep it stylish
If girls were to be granted three wishes
from the style genie, healthy, luscious
hair is surely going to top the wish-list.
While we all love long locks that give
us more scope for experimenting,
short hair is easy to handle and
spells badass. Anushka Sharma has
managed to have great fun with her
short crop. From sleep buns, to low
ponytails and simple waves, her look-
book is a ready reckoner for the bold
and brave. So, if you’re tired of
wearing the same hairstyle every
day, Anushka's class
is in se
session.
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JANHVI
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If you’re a fan
You can match of DIY fashion,
it with a pair of Layer it with a you can also cut SONAKSHI
SINHA
trousers or a skirt complementing an old t-shirt
and make a quirky Natasha jacket or shrug and or simply tie it
ensemble out of a Zinko you’re ready to around the
funky crop top. rock a semi-formal midriff to make a
outfit with that stylish top.
millennial glam.
Create your own visual style... let it be unique for yourself and
yet identifiable for others - Orson Welles
Let your pallu take
DRAPE GAME
From bold and beautiful to fun and
a plunge and wear it
with a sensual twist
like Vaani Kapoor.
Let the saree be
simple even as your
feminine,here are ways to drape your curves do the talking.
saree this festive season
SOPHIE
CHOUDRY
KATRINA
KAIF
SOHA ALI
KHAN
PARINEETI PRIYANKA
CHOPRA CHOPRA
JONAS
UNEASY TIES TAAPSEE
We are all for PANNU
experimenting with
Indian drapes, but
adding a tie to an
already boxy saree,
nope.
VARUN
DHAWAN
KARAN AKSHAY
JOHAR KUMAR
SHAH RUKH
SUIT
KHAN
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AARYAN
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with care, and then forgotten all about them.”– Hardy Amies
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what’s on their mind?
We are
family
The way Ranveer (Singh)
held my hand on the day we
got married, November 14, was
different from the way he used to
hold it earlier. Or maybe, it was
just a switch in my head. There’s
a sense of responsibility, which
I can’t explain. Now everything
we do is ‘us’. Not to say that in
marriage you should forget your
individuality and independence.
But it’s also nice to know
that today I share a home
with someone
New bride Deepika Padukone on the joys of
sharing her life with husband Ranveer Singh
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We were
engaged
r
ye rs ago … And they rode into the sunset.
Deepika Padukone relives her fairy-tale wedding
even as she looks forward to a ‘happily ever after’
reality, in a heart-to-heart with Anuradha Choudhary
W e’re sitting in the balcony of her office on the 30th floor in Prabhadevi. I’m enjoying the view both of her
and the Mumbai skyline. To say she’s looking ethereal would be an understatement. Her blithe spirit only
adds to her charm. It’s a few days after the wedding. The afterglow of the ceremony is still visible. The sindoor peeps out
from her voluminous tresses, the chuda clangs in her arms while the diamond-studded mangalsutra winks mischievously
from around her neck. There’s a twinkle in her eye too. Happiness hugs Deepika Padukone like a warm blanket.
Her marriage to Ranveer Singh has been in the headlines. Things are just about settling down. Life is coming back to
normal. She finds contentment in marriage. It’s early days yet, sure. But she’s loving the idea of waking up with someone
beside her. She’s also liking playing the wife — seeing Ranveer off to work, calling him to find out what time he’ll be home,
what he’ll have for dinner... These are new experiences and she’s enjoying herself.
She may not have faced the camera for two years now. But that hasn’t kept her from other achievements. According to
Forbes India magazine, Deepika Padukone is the fourth highest paid celebrity in the country. Besides, she tops the list of
Asia’s sexiest women. She isn’t coy about accepting her achievements. As we talk, Deepika opens up about her career,
her wedding and Ranveer Singh like never before. Read on…
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YOU’VE TOPPED THE LIST OF 50 SEXIEST work I’ve put in over the years. IS THAT THE REASON WHY YOU DIDN’T
ASIAN WOMEN. DO THESE THINGS MEAN Even if I’d demanded it, nobody is a SIGN FILMS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS?
ANYTHING TO YOU? fool to pay you that kind of money No. When it comes to movies, I’m
Honestly, no. I don’t mean I’m not for no reason. Where bridging the always led by my heart, my gut and
happy when I see my name there. But wage disparity between actors and my instincts. Nothing excites me
my life’s not defined by it. Sexuality actresses is concerned, we still creatively enough than to get up
and sensuality need to be embraced. have a long way to go. But this is and go to work. Even when I did
We tend to believe it’s a wrong tag to definitely a landmark moment. four films simultaneously, it wasn’t
be associated with. But it’s not just because I wanted to do four films
physical. It’s the mind, the spirit, it’s YOU’RE EARNING MORE THAN MANY OF YOUR a year. It’s because they were all
your personality... As far as the listing MALE CO-STARS TODAY. WILL THIS EMPOWER different and creatively exciting.
is concerned, it’s great if my name is OTHER ACTRESSES?
on it. But my life’s not ruled by it. Yes it will. Often, I’m willing to WOULD YOU REDUCE YOUR FEE IF SOMETHING
let go of work because I know how EXCITING CAME YOUR WAY?
YOU’RE ALSO THE FOURTH HIGHEST PAID ACTOR much other people are getting paid. It’s relative. It would depend upon
IN INDIA CURRENTLY… People try to short-change you. how much the male actor is getting
That’s something I’m excited about. I’m confident enough to say no to paid. Everyone knows who’s getting
Especially, when wage disparity a film, an endorsement or even an paid how much and why so. I’m not
has been such an important appearance. I’m not doing this for delusional when it comes to that.
conversation, I’m glad it’s finally me. I’m doing this because I’d like I’m also aware of how much I deliver
come to the fore. I’m also proud to pave the way for the generations vis-à-vis the Khans, vis-à-vis the
of it because I’ve earned it, not that’ll follow. Someone has to take newer boys like Ranveer Singh,
demanded it. It’s backed by the this head on. I’m happy to do that. Ranbir Kapoor or Varun Dhawan.
I know where I stand. I’m also aware
of the production costs. I don’t want
a penny if the money is going to the
film. But I’ll not settle for being paid
less because they need to compensate
for the male actor. If you’re going to
say that don’t charge so much because
we want Ranbir Kapoor in the film
and we’ve got to pay him, then I’m
not okay with it. I’ll then demand
an equal amount.
T
There are so many memorable moments of the wedding. M y mother
doing the kanyadaan... On November 15, after the Anand Karaj
ceremony was over, there was one boat to take Ranveer and me
back to the hotel from the venue. The sun was setting. It was the
first time after our marriage that we were alone. We listened to
our favourite song on full volume and literally rode into the sunset
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But for his mom, I’m like a friend, a beti SO YOU NEVER CHECK HIS PHONE?
also. I can tell her my deepest darkest I don’t need to.
secrets. Uncle is emotional, he breaks down RANVEER MENTIONED THAT THE WEDDING
WAS ORGANISED BY YOU. WHEN WAS THE FIRST
easily. Mum’ s an absolute chiller. Like she TIME YOU THOUGHT OF A WEDDING?
Ever since I was five years old. Every
will party with the youngsters till eight in girl dreams about it. But I thought
of marrying him after Padmaavat.
the morning We knew it was going to happen, it
was just a matter of time. When the
film released, it just felt correct. He
WHAT DOES HE BRING TO THE RELATIONSHIP? He’s extremely intelligent and it’s was of course ready but had already
We both bring a lot of stability in from here that his creative decisions committed to a few projects. He
each other’s lives. I’d say he brings are taken. He’s clear about what wasn’t sure if he’d be able to take out
stability in mine. But I read him say he wants in his career, about the the time. But he made it work.
in your interview that I bring stability demography he caters to, what kind
in his life. He said that he wouldn’t of superstardom he wants to achieve HE WANTED YOU TO HAVE THE WEDDING
have been able to handle the kind and for that what kind of work he YOU DREAMT OF?
of success that came his way but for needs to do for that. At the same That’s him. Also, he didn’t have
me. Similarly, he has played a large time, he’ll know about this rapper the time to organise the wedding.
part in making this relationship in a remote place. Or some random Honestly, I wouldn’t have liked any
successful. I was scarred. But he was designer of whom I’ve never heard. interruptions. It’s so much easier if
so honest, so patient that he gave me He’s so aware. just one person made the decisions
grounding. I knew he was the person and moves ahead. But certain things
for me because he gives me comfort, HOW DO YOU BOTH INFLUENCE EACH have to be planned with the family
stability and security. There’s never OTHER CREATIVELY? and we did that.
a moment of anxiety. When I call We don’t make decisions for each
him and if he doesn’t answer my other. We might talk to each other YOUR EQUATION WITH RANVEER’S FAMILY?
call, I don’t have to worry. It’s such a about our projects. But, eventually he It’s interesting. For his father I’m like
silly thing but yet such an important makes his own decisions and I take a daughter. But for his mom, I’m like
thing. I don’t have to worry about his mine. As actors we are different. Our a friend, a beti also. I can tell her my
whereabouts. I’ve lived with that fear process to approach a film is also deepest darkest secrets. It’s stupid to
for years before this. different. He does take advice from explain because I can’t even put it
me about a film or an endorsement. into words. There’s nothing that
YOU TWO ARE SUCH DIFFERENT PEOPLE. HE’S Of course, he has Yash Raj Films but I have to keep from them. They are
LIKE A WHIRLWIND WHILE YOU ARE SO CALM… as his wife he also loops me in to like my parents now, they are my
(Laughs) Not many people know understand my perspective. family. Uncle is emotional, he breaks
that when he is with me, he’s in down easily. Mum’s an absolute
shavaasan (relaxed) mode. I ask what SO WHO HOLDS THE REMOTE CONTROL? chiller. Like she will party with the
happened to your energy. He’ll say It’s me. I guess he’d say the same. youngsters till eight in the morning.
‘I’m conserving it because I have to
attend an event, I have to spend it
there’. With him, there’s no holding
Ranveer and I didn’t want to live together.
back, he’s all heart and he gives.
When he goes on a reality show after
We’ re both traditional in that sense. Of
just sleeping for two hours, he’ll give
everything to that show. But at the
course, as boyfriend and girlfriend you stay
same time, he’s also that guy who’ll
come home and vegetate. We joke
over, you go for holidays together but we
with each other, play with each other,
eat together. Sometimes, there’s only
used to go back to our own homes. We were
silence between us. The side that not
many people know of or which does
clear that we’ d start living together after
not come out often is his intelligence. marriage and figure life as we go along
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WHAT ARE THE THINGS THAT WE DON’T
KNOW ABOUT THE WEDDING?
People said the pictures looked
magical and that’s what the wedding
was - magical. There’s not one thing
that went wrong. It was raining
in Italy. But on the morning of
November 13, when I was getting
my mehendi done the sun came out.
Suddenly, it was a clear blue sky.
Priyanka’ s (Chopra)
also someone, who has
craved stability in a
relationship. I don’t
know Nick (Jonas)
that well but you can
tell that she feels
settled. These things
were important to her.
Like to find love, to
find a person who
gives it his hundred
per cent... I’m thrilled
she’ s found it. It’ s been
a rollercoaster for her
as well
November 13, when I was getting
my mehendi done and the sun
came out. Ranveer and I have a
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Not one bag got misplaced, no one
missed a flight, it was all in place.
On November 15, after the Anand to her. Like to find love, to find a it’ll be beautiful. That’s what this
Karaj ceremony was over, there was person who gives it his hundred journey will be.
one boat to take Ranveer and me per cent, who gives the stability
back to the hotel from the venue. you look for in a relationship. She FINALLY, WHAT’S THE BEST THING THAT
The sun was setting… it was the first has craved it. I’m thrilled she’s RANVEER HAS TOLD YOU?
time after our marriage that we were found it. It’s been a rollercoaster He says a lot of things. Honestly,
alone. We listened to our favourite for her as well. he’s generous with words. That’s
song on full volume and literally one of the things that made me
rode into the sunset. WHAT’S THE ONE THING THAT YOU’LL NEVER realise why I love him. Some years
COMPROMISE ON IN MARRIAGE? ago, when I was making more
RIGHT AFTER YOU PRIYANKA CHOPRA Individuality. Had you asked money than him, he was okay with
GOT MARRIED. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO me this before I got married or it. It was evident not only in what
SAY ABOUT THAT? if I was with someone else, I’d he told me, even in his actions.
She’s also someone, who has craved have probably said honesty or Also, the fact that he has never
stability in a relationship. I don’t infidelity. But it doesn’t come up held back what he thinks of me.
know Nick (Jonas) that well but anymore. If one can find a beautiful Recently, he said in the Filmfare
you can tell that she feels settled. balance between understanding interview that I keep him grounded,
Whatever little I know of her, I and respecting one another and at that I keep him rooted. That’s a nice
know these things were important the same time being who you are, thing to say and know.
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MARRIAGES AND MALADIES, SCANDAL AND OUTRAGE,
LOVE AND LOSS… 2018 SCALED THE DEVASTATING
EXTREMES. RAHUL GANGWANI LISTS B-TOWN’S TOP
HEADLINE GRABBERS LAST YEAR
PRIYANKA CHOPRA
Chopra continued to enjoy global
domination. More than the movies she
signed, it was the desi girl’s romance with
American pop prince Nick Jonas that set
the rumour mills afire. Nick’s visit to India
in June confirmed their relationship. She
also created a furore, when she walked
out of Salman Khan’s Bharat. The reason
apparently being her soon-to-happen
engagement. Nickyanka, as they are called
by fans, flew down to India again in August
and took their relationship to the next level
with an intimate roka ceremony. And come
December, we saw the biggest wedding of
the year. Nick and Priyanka got married at
the royal Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur amidst
close friends and family in a Hindu as well
as Catholic ceremony. Pictures and videos
from the ceremonies broke the internet as
did the receptions in Delhi and Mumbai
subsequently.
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TANUSHREE
DUTTA
Tanushree Dutta
can be dubbed as
the vanguard of the
much-needed #MeToo
movement in India.
After a decade of being
subjugated into silence,
Tanushree Dutta blew the whistle and
alleged that co-actor Nana Patekar harassed
her on the set of Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss (2009). RANBIR
The controversy burned the internet and
soon had a domino effect, with more women
KAPOOR AND
outing their molesters. Nana Patekar was ALIA BHATT
compelled to quit Housefull 3. An FIR was This was a romance
filed by Tanushree against the veteran. waiting to happen.
Ever since Ranbir
#TheyToo Kapoor and Alia Bhatt
were signed for Ayan
Mukerji’s Brahmastra,
the two were keenly
observed. From the
beginning, Ranbir was
forthcoming about
their relationship. Alia
too didn’t shy away
from accepting the
man in her life. Her
Ï Ï Ï social media posts
SAJID KHAN VIKAS BAHL ALOK NATH featuring RK and their
Three women An ex-employee of Director Vinta Nanda families were loved by
accused Sajid Khan Phantom Films accused revealed that she had fans. Professionally,
of inappropriate director Vikas Bahl of been raped by actor Alia established
behaviour and sexual sexual harassment. He was Alok Nath. Soon a lot herself as one of the
harassment. Sajid, thrown out of the company of other women most bankable stars
who was directing as his partners Anurag also spoke about the with Raazi being a
Housefull 3, was Kashyap and Vikramaditya indignity they had blockbuster. Ranbir
sacked. Motwane withdrew allegedly suffered at the bounced back with
support. The company was hands of the actor. a bang with Sanju.
dissolved. Vikas, has filed The film, which made
a defamation case against around 340 crores,
Anurag and Vikram. stands among the top
hits of 2018.
AYUSHMANN KHURRANA
He’s the dark horse, racing towards a glowing
horizon. After being almost written off, the
charming actor-singer soared high in 2017
with back-to-back hits Bareilly Ki Barfi and
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. In 2018 too, he
delivered two uninterrupted blockbusters.
AndhaDhun is said to be the most critically
acclaimed film of the year, while Badhaai
IRRFAN KHAN Ho has zoomed its way to the 100-crore club,
Fans of Irrfan Khan making Ayushmann the man of the moment.
were shattered when In his personal life, however, he suffered a
rumours of his ill- minor setback when wife Tahira Kashyap was
health started doing diagnosed with first stage breast cancer. The
the rounds. The same devoted husband has been by her side.
was confirmed by
the actor, when he
shared that he had SONALI BENDRE
been diagnosed with Another actor, who hit a
neuroendocrine tumour rough patch health-wise,
in March. Soon after, is Sonali Bendre. In a
Irrfan left the country shocking revelation, Sonali
and moved to London shared the news of her
for his treatment. Recent being diagnosed with high
reports suggest that grade metastatic cancer in
he’s reacting well to early July. The actor flew
the treatment and will off to New York City for
return home soon. treatment.
SRIDEVI
February 24, 2018
SONAM KAPOOR will remain a
#SonamKiShaadi was trending dark day for the
in the summer of 2018. The film industry.
gorgeous Sonam Kapoor tied the The untimely
knot with entrepreneur Anand passing away of
Ahuja in Mumbai an and sent social superstar Sridevi
media into a tizzy. due to 'accidental
Her thre ee day-long drowning' in Dubai,
wedding g celebration sent shockwaves
was a metaphor around the world.
of #Everyday
# The film fraternity
henomenal.
Ph and her fans were
Her reception left in a state of
aw biggies
sa gloom. Amidst wild
liike Shah Rukh speculation, her
Khan,
K Salman mortal remains were
Khan,
K Kareena brought to India.
Kapoor Khan, The flower-filled
Ran nveer Singh funeral procession,
and d Varun which saw thousands
Dhaw wan dance joining in, was a
the night
n away. farewell befitting her
The inside
i videos gigantic stature.
ed a virtual
stirre
tsunami.
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KANGANA
RANAUT
Kangana Ranaut was in the
news again. The talented
actress apparently had a
tiff with Manikarnika: The
Queen Of Jhansi director,
Krrish. Reportedly, he
walked out of the film.
Kangana then took over
as the captain of the ship. JANHVI KAPOOR
Few days later, Sonu Even before, she had
Sood too walked out of signed her first film,
the film citing differences all eyes were on Janhvi
with Kangana. Both the Kapoor. When she signed
parties had their versions. Dharma Productions’
However, the teaser of the Dhadak, the buzz around
film has received a great the star daughter grew
response. The film stronger. Sadly, mother
will release in Sridevi wasn’t around
January 2019. to witness her debut.
Young Janhvi set aside the
personal tragedy to give
her best. Dhadak, with
Ishaan Khatter, was a hit.
Mega films in her kitty, red
carpet appearances and
huge fans… the beautiful
Janhvi is poised to play
out her destiny.
RADHIKA APTE
The reticent Radhika Apte became the digital superstar courtesy
her roles in Netflix’s original series Sacred Games and Ghoul.
She even had a barrage of memes made on her for her massive
presence on the streaming website. The dusky Radhika dazzled
on the big screen too with films like PadMan and And .
VARUN
DHAWAN
Varun Dhawan
continued his
winning streak
at the box-office
with the offbeat
October and
the unique Sui
Dhaaga: Made
In India. The
films also got the
critics rooting
for Varun. On
the personal
side, he made
news when in
an interview
with Filmfare he
spoke candidly
about his deep
relationship
with long-
time girlfriend
Natasha Dalal.
FEATURE
ARJUN KAPOOR
& MALAIKA
ARORA
Arjun Kapoor and Malaika
Arora were rumoured to
be in a relationship for
the longest time. Though
neither spoke about it nor
were they spotted together.
However, the last few
months have witnessed a
change. It all started with
the two sitting next to each
other at a fashion show. ANUSHKA SHARMA
That was followed by their Anushka Sharma’s home production Pari
attending parties together. earned her praise for her performance but
The May-December couldn’t make much moolah. Her second
romance was confirmed film, Sui Dhaaga: Made In India got her
when the couple was both critical and box-office success.
snapped walking hand-in- However, it was her expression from the
hand at Milan airport. They film, which became a blockbuster in the
were there to celebrate meme world. She’s expected to deliver
Malaika’s birthday. Latest another fantastic performance in Zero. Her
reports suggest that Arjun social media PDA with hubby/cricketer Virat
and Malaika will tie the Kohli enjoys great traffic. The couple invited
knot soon. controversy when they reprimanded a guy for
littering and posted the video online.
SHAHID KAPOOR
Shahid Kapoor started the year on a high note with
Padmaavat. In his personal life, he turned father
again when wife Mira Rajput gave birth to a beautiful
baby boy. The excited daddy remarked that his family
was now complete. The couple has named their little
boy Zain. Misha is their older daughter.
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PLAYING IN THE
BIG LEAGUESONU KE TITU KI SWEETY GIRL, NUSHRAT BHARUCHA, TELLS RAGHUVENDRA SINGH
THAT SHE’S ENJOYING HER SUCCESS
fter 12 years of a
T been unhesitant
about playing
characters with
shades of grey,
went on to play a gold-
digger and a nagging
girlfriend, be it in PKP,
PKP 2 or even in SKTKS.
What makes her game to
play negative characters
in an industry where a
heroine is expected to
be an epitome of virtue?
And why does she
agree to be part of what
critics broadly dub as
‘misogynistic’ films? She
confides that she had
initially said no to PKP
because she couldn’t
justify the character. “I
told Luv sir I don’t believe
such girls exist. He said
he was making a comedy,
not a real-life story. And
in a comedy, characters
are always over-the-top.
He didn’t say that girls are
bad. The character in his
film was a bit negative,”
she justifies. “Luv sir
was of the viewpoint
that sometimes you do
get involved with wrong
people,” she states.
In SKTKS, Nushrat
went a level further. She
not only garnered huge
love for her performance
from the audience but
from the film fraternity
as well. “People told me,
‘Never mind the character
GIRLS SHOULDN’T
GET PRESSURED.
NO MATTER WHO
IT IS, WHAT IT IS…
DON’T FALL FOR FALSE
PROMISES. YOU SHOULD
SET YOUR OWN RULES
AND ONLY DO WHAT
YOU BELIEVE
IS RIGHT
stuck in an ugly situation
like that not knowing
what to do.” Her advice
to girls? “Girls shouldn’t
get pressured. No matter
who it is, what it is, don’t
fall for false promises.
You should set your
own rules and only do
what you believe is right
irrespective of how tough
it is.”
Coming to her personal
sphere, she says her
definition of love has
changed over the years.
Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 “I’ve come to a place
where love means
LUV (RANJAN) you played, we can’t hate Luv Ranjan. She refutes companionship - a person
SIR WAS THE FIRST you. We still feel love for that emphatically and who kind of gets you
PERSON TO BELIEVE IN Sweety. We feel bad for the explains, “Luv sir was the and someone you can
girl’. That means I’ve been first person to believe in understand as well. That
ME. HE’S SOMEONE, true to the parameters me. He’s someone, who mutual understanding is
WHO TAKES CARE of my character,” she takes care of all his actors, absolutely essential,” she
OF ALL HIS ACTORS, declares. We hear a sequel not just me. The only explains.
NOT JUST ME. AFTER to SKTKS might be on difference is that the other But right now it’s
the cards. Nushrat laughs actors are male.” She adds, only work for her. She’s
MY PARENTS, HE’S and suggests, “Can you “After my parents, he’s come face to face with
ONE PERSON WHO’S please tell this to Luv sir, one person who’s always success and doesn’t want
ALWAYS HAD MY BEST Bhushan Kumarji and had my best interests at to take it for granted.
INTERESTS AT HEART. writer Rahul Mody. Luv heart. He’s never had any “Now, I know what the
sir is making something wrong thought or selfish true meaning of success
HE’S NEVER HAD ANY else currently. I’ve no idea motive.” She maintains is… photographers
SELFISH MOTIVE if SKTKS 2 will happen.” that the director would following your car, fans
Incidentally, Luv always remain a close chasing you for selfies
Ranjan’s next, starring friend. “But that’s all there and autographs… It’s
Ajay Devgn and Ranbir is,” she shrugs. uncanny,” she shares
Kapoor, doesn’t feature In fact, such is Nushrat’s adding that she’s enjoying
Nushrat as of now. She sense of loyalty towards every bit of it. “After
believes everyone has her mentor that she even SKTKS, the popularity and
their own journey and at came out vociferously in acceptance has reached
some point they would support of the director, another level. I feel part of
cross paths again. “I’m when he was accused of the film fraternity now,”
super happy for him.” She sexual misconduct by she smiles with a note of
adds, “I’m not possessive an actress in the wake vindication. She values
about Luv sir. Why should of Bollywood’s ongoing her journey and how she
I be? He’s still very much #MeToo campaign. beat the odds. “Earlier,
part of my life. We discuss She insists she never people used to say you’re
work. We have a creative had to face the casting not heroine material. You
connection. So what if he’s couch. “This is one of the can only play a friend’s
making a film with other main reasons why role. Someone in my
actors? I’m also going to I probably keep working family even remarked,
be doing films with other with people like Abhishek ‘You can’t be a heroine
people. We will work Pathak (producer) and Luv because you don’t have
again eventually in some sir because I feel safe and almond eyes’,” she laughs
other project.” comfortable with them.” at the memory. But then
Recent rumours She concedes, “It must who can overwrite the
linked Nushrat with be difficult for girls to get blueprint of destiny?
INTERVIEW
inings
RAGHUVENDRA SINGH CATCHES UP WITH
PARINEETI CHOPRA IN LUCKNOW ON THE
SET OF HER NEXT FILM, JABARIYA JODI
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R
ight from her You shot Ishaqzaade in Lucknow.
debut film, Ladies Now you’re back in the city shooting
Vs Ricky Bahl, for Jabariya Jodi…
Parineeti Chopra had The difference is that while shooting
audiences enthralled Ishaqzaade (2012), my debut Ladies
with her unrehearsed ease in front VS Ricky Bahl (2011) was not
of the camera. Ishaqzaade and released. I was a nobody at that time.
Shuddh Desi Romance further After shooting I’d visit Hazratganj
positioned her as an actress with market for shopping. I’d enjoy the
a new age vibe and an old-world chaat and kebabs. Nobody even
sensibility. This interesting looked at me. Today, I can’t step out
contrast made her the ‘it’ girl. without security. I can’t go shopping
But a career lull followed by a like before. But I’d call this a ‘happy
voluntary break kept her in the problem’. Ishaqzaade brought me
side-lines for a while. fame. Now, when I’m back here
Yet that phase brought in shooting for Jabariya Jodi, there are
enriching moments of epiphany so many fans. The same city has
that changed her forever. She changed so much for me.
realised that her adventure with
her art is incomplete without the What about the delicacies?
joys of the heart. That there’s a Jabariya Jodi (Laughs) No, I’m on a diet. I want to
life beyond the arc lights, where look good in the film. While shooting
you come to home to love, family, friends and lots of Ishaqzaade, Arjun (Kapoor) and I’d eat a lot. But now
laughter. She’s not only undergone a physical revamp we both have become weight conscious and disciplined.
but some soul rejuvenation as well. Happiness is now My brother, Shivang, has come here. I’m treating him to
her only pursuit – be it professional or personal. With kebabs, nalli-nihari, biryani…
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, Kesari and Jabariya
Jodi coming up in 2019, she’s set her sights on a This is the first time you’re playing a Bihari girl.
smashing innings. Yes, she truly believes in herself. What are the challenges?
The language is the most difficult thing. Bihari is a unique selfishly – in the sense I never cared about my people the
language. Few actresses like Swara (Bhaskar) speak it well. way I do today. I had forgotten the importance of my own
Just the way Punjabi comes to me naturally. But I’m trying self. Not anymore.
to grasp the language. Fortunately, our director, Prashant
Singh, belongs to the region. Ajayji, our coach, is helping When did the realisation come?
us with the intonations. My character, Babli, is today’s (Winks) I took a break in 2016 but I’m so relevant that
girl. She’s open-hearted and confident but there’s a certain people believe I took it recently. That’s a good thing. I had
vulnerability about her. She’s not a dabangg character. taken a break for just eight months. I did up my home
during that time. But yes, the break taught me a lot. I went
You’re reuniting with Sidharth Malhotra after Hasee Toh through a big low in my personal and professional life
Phasee (HTP) in Jabariya Jodi. How much has he changed? simultaneously. Failure teaches you the most. I realised
HTP (2014) was Sid’s second film. It was my fourth. We my self-worth. I understood that I didn’t want to be
both were new. So, we were less affected by the industry. depressed ever. I made up my mind that I wouldn’t waste
We used to work without pressure. Today, there’s pressure. a single day in my life. This was my biggest lesson. I’m
I’ve watched him grow as a person and as an actor. We’re glad this realisation happened early in life. At the age of
not kids anymore. We all have grown - Arjun (Kapoor), 26. Now, I’m going to live my entire life with this mind-
Varun (Dhawan), Alia (Bhatt), Shraddha (Kapoor), Sid and set. I’m blessed that a big setback and the subsequent
me. We’ve all evolved. depression, helped me emerge a happier person. Nothing
better has happened in life.
What means the most in life right now?
(Smiles) That’s a secret. But yes, being happy is the most How did you handle the depression?
important thing in my life. Something, which I never During that phase, I couldn’t think positively. My brothers,
gave thought to before. Earlier, I’d only think about work. Shivang and Sehej, my best friends and my soulmates,
I never concentrated on my life as such. I just went took great care of me and so did my friend Sanjana. They
about shooting, travelling... But today I’m living life helped me realise my self-worth and regain confidence.
consciously. Like I must do these things today, I must Usually, it’s difficult for people to step out of that phase.
achieve this today. I’m conscious about my personal life, But I’ve emerged doubly confident, doubly happy.
which includes my love life, my family, my friends and
my team and how I can keep these areas safe and good. Arjun Kapoor and you share a unique bond too.
Having a balanced life, is my priority. We can work like Touchwood, kisi ki nazar na lage. We share an honest
mad but post pack-up, one should enjoy a personal life relationship. There’s no filter between us. We can talk
full of friends, laughter and travel. Earlier, I used to work about anything to each other. Then we realise that ki arrey
yeh kya bola. As co-stars, there’s an ease of working We’re
also protective about each other. I’ve seen him at his most
ARJUN’S (KAPOOR) PART OF MY vulnerable during Ishaqzaade. Our friendship began from
LIFE. OUR FAN CLUBS REMARK, there. His mother (the late Mona Kapoor) was suffering
‘SHAADI KAR LO!’ WE REPLY, ‘WE from cancer then. I was going through my first release. A
DON’T HAVE DATES’ (LAUGHS). WE friendship formed during troubled times is genuine. He’s
part of my life. If I have a problem, I can even call him at
NEVER SAY NICE THINGS TO EACH 3 am. He will patiently hear me out. Sometimes, I’m like
OTHER. WE’RE ONLY PULLING maini abhi
bhi milne
il aa rahi hoon and he’s always there for
EACH OTHER’S LEG. OUR me. He underrstands my mood even before I come
FA S LO on set. Tru ue friendships are difficult to come
by in the e industry. To have such a friend is a
blessin ng. Even our fans are surprised at our
frienndship. They often remark, ‘Shaadi
karr lo!’ We reply, ‘We don’t have dates’
((Laughs). We never say nice things to
each other. We’re only pulling each
other’s leg. Our fans love that.
o
You
ur friendship is beyond films. Right?
Hun ndred per cent! Arjun will always
lookk out for me and I will always look
outt for him. I’m always going to have his
ck. He’s part of my life. If anyone says
bac
and Sehej
nything about him, I’ll fight for him, no
an
With brothers Shivang ma atter what.
MANof
MANY
MOODS
COMEDY CZAR MANIESH PAUL GETS SERIOUS
ABOUT ACTING. RAGHUVENDRA SINGH CHATS
WITH THE ARTISTE FOR ALL MEDIUMS
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H the most. Be it
anchoring mega
events or hosting
TV and radio
shows, Maniesh Paul
rules the dais and charms
audiences off their feet.
the big screen by playing
the role of the computer
geek Mickey in his feature
debut Mickey Virus (2013).
“I cherish the memory of
seeing the hoarding of the
film put up at Juhu Beach
Years of expertise and just as I’ve preserved the
undiminished enthusiasm ticket of the train that
have earned him the title
of ‘Sultan of Stage’. The
young boy from Delhi
gained recognition after
hosting Saa Ree Gaa
Maa Paa Chhote Ustaad.
He later appeared in the
stand-up comedy series
Comedy Circus. He also
hosted Dance India Dance
Li’l Masters, the celebrity
dance competition Jhalak
Dikhhla Jaa and India’s
Got Talent. That’s not all.
Fond of acting, he also did
TV serials like Ghost Bana
Dost, Ssshhhh...Phir Koi
Hai, Kahani Shuru With
Love Guru and Kuchh
Cook Hota Hai. Widening Black Briefcase
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brought me to Mumbai
from Delhi,” smiles the
actor who came here in
2005. His other notable
films were Tere Bin Laden
2 (2016) and Baa Baaa
Black Sheep (2018).
His yearning to discover
himself as an actor runs
deep. That explains
his treading on new
territory. He’s launched a
production company with
brother Vevek Paul called
Cinemaddicts9, which
aims to produce feature
films and short films. In
fact, his first short film
Black Briefcase, featuring
him as a radicalised man,
who plans to place an
explosive device in a Delhi
market, won two awards
at the Hindi Cinema
Samman Samaroh 2018.
While Maniesh got the
Best Actor Award for the
film, the team bagged the
Best Film Award. Directed
by 20-something Kartik
Singh, the short is a
sensitive take on the times.
M
aniesh
maintains
that his
inspiration to
act was Amitabh
Bachchan, whose films he
grew up watching. Imagine
his joy when the veteran
praised his film and
Maniesh’s performance in
it as well. “I sent Amitji
a text saying, ‘Sir, if you
like Black Briefcase, please
share it’. He tweeted it
I SENT AMITJI (BACHCHAN)
and even mentioned A TEXT SAYING, ‘SIR, IF YOU
the ‘intensity’ of my
performance in it. That
LIKE BLACK BRIEFCASE
meant he had watched the PLEASE SHARE IT.’ HE TWEETED
film. That was the biggest IT AND EVEN MENTIONED
award, the biggest moment
for me,” he smiles. While THE ‘INTENSITY’ OF MY
he’s already planning a PERFORMANCE IN THE SHORT
feature film, another short
film in Punjabi, Banjar,
FILM. THAT WAS THE BIGGEST
has just released. It’s the AWARD FOR ME
Katrina is told that she
would be appearing in my
show, she feels relaxed.
She knows I won’t crack
mean jokes. I don’t want to
lose the trust I’ve earned,”
he states clearly.
he laughter
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ALI ABBAS ZAFAR
Being
IS IN THE THROES OF
FILMING SALMAN KHAN’S
BHARAT – A PERIOD
DRAMA. KAJOL MATHUR
BELIEVES IT’S A
MAMMOTH LEAP IN TIME
FOR THE DIRECTOR
D Zafar became
a celebrity on
social media the
moment he tweeted that
Priyanka Chopra would
her life – her subsequent
engagement and marriage
to American popstar Nick
Jonas. As is well-known,
Priyanka was supposed
reasons for not doing Bharat.
I’m not gonna say anything
more about my ‘nick in time’
comment… My equation with
no more be part of his to star opposite Salman
film Bharat and how the Khan in the magnum opus her has always been great
exit happened just in Bharat jointly produced and is still great. There’s only
the ‘nick of time’. In all by Reel Life Productions,
graciousness, he even Salman Khan Films happiness between us
wished Priyanka all the and T-Series. Ask him
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If Salman
Khan doesn’t
like something,
he’s not gonna
disguise
it... Also, he
troubles the
people he
loves. If he
doesn’t like
you, he will
never trouble
you
JANUARY
¨ The Padmavati
controversy continues.
The Mewar dynasty
opposes the film despite
the name being changed
ª Salman Khan
appears in
Jodhpur court
for the final
arguments in
the Blackbuck
poaching case. VARUN
DHAWAN
Sinha’s house is razed
to the ground. He hints
as paying the price
for taking an anti-BJP
stance.
© Jaya Bachchan
to Padmaavat. GETS A WAX throws a party for
STATUE AT the female winners
¨ The Rajasthan and MADAME of the Filmfare
Gujarat governments TUSSAUDS, Awards 2018.
refuse to release HONG KONG.
Padmaavat. ª Priyanka Chopra is
INCOME slapped with multiple
ª Supreme Court TAX © Shah Rukh Khan tax demands by the
squashes plea for DEPARTMENT Felicitated with Income Tax Appellate
stay on the release ¨ Honey Preet Insan’s ATTACHES The Crystal Award Tribunal (ITAT) for over
of Padmaavat in mother, Asha Taneja, SHAH RUKH At The World a four-year period.
Rajasthan and slaps Rakhi Sawant KHAN’S Economic Forum.
Madhya Pradesh. with a five-crore crore ALIBAUG
defamation case after the FARMHOUSE ¨ Salman Khan gets
starlet claims she’s doing UNDER heavy security cover
a film based on self- BENAMI ACT. due to alleged death
styled godman Gurmeet threats from gangster
Ram Rahim Singh AKSHAY Lawrence Bishnoi
Insan, where she would KUMAR because of Salman’s
play Honeypreet. Rakhi RAISES RS alleged involvement in ¨ Manoj Bajpayee
retaliates with a 20-crore 12.93 FOR the 1998 Blackbuck brokers peace for
defamation threat. THE ARMED poaching case. Sidharth Malhotra after
FORCES Bihar and UP erupt
¨ Character actor UNDER HIS ¨ Salman Khan and over his comments on
Srivallabh Vyas passes INITIATIVE Shilpa Shetty summoned Bhojpuri language on
away at the age of 60. BHARAT KE to court for using a reality TV show.
VEER. the word ‘bhangi’ on
¨ A builder is booked different occasions, ¨ Padmaavat is banned
as he attempts to cheat thereby hurting the in Malaysia.
Dilip Kumar of his sentiments of the
Bandra bungalow. Valmiki community. ¨ Nana Patekar bats
for reduction in GST
¨ A portion ¨ Veteran actress Ava for the entertainment
of Shatrughan Mukherji passes away. industry.
2018
FEBRUARY
ª Amitabh
Bachchan
threatens to leave
Twitter because
he’s losing
THE YEAR 2018 WILL BE KNOWN AS THE YEAR OF
THE BIG FAT BOLLYWOOD WEDDINGS. SONAM
KAPOOR, DEEPIKA PADUKONE, RANVEER SINGH,
PRIYANKA CHOPRA, ALL TIED THE KNOT LAST YEAR.
THE BUZZ CREATED AROUND THESE WEDDINGS
HAD TO BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED. THE INDUSTRY
WAS MAKING MERRY. A LOT MORE HAPPENED LAST
ACTOR
YEAR. READ ON TO FIND OUT...
JEETENDRA’S
COUSIN FILES
¨ Social activist Emi
aka Enoch Moses has
lodged a complaint
against Sunny Leone
at the Nazarethpet
police station in
Chennai accusing her of
promoting pornography.
followers. A SEXUAL © Sridevi passes
HARASSMENT away in Dubai
COMPLAINT after drowning
AGAINST in a bath tub. the
HIM. superstar was 56.
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LIST OF FILMS RELEASED IN 2018
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
102 Not Out (001) Do Dilon Ki Ganga (081) Ka Gehna (122) Sweety (166)
1921 (002) Madhoshiyaa (042) Kabaddi (082) Namaste Bihar (123) Soorma (167)
2.0 (003) Downup The Exit 796 Karwaan (083) Namaste England (124) Stree (168)
2001 Dead One (004) (043) Kathor (084) Nanu Ki Jaanu (125) Sui Dhaaga : Made In
22 Days (005) Ek Shatir Gunahgaar (044) Kedarnath (085) Nawabzaade (126) India (169)
3 Storeys (006) Ekkees Tareekh Shubh Khajoor Pe Atke (086) Nirdosh (127) Summer Camp (170)
5 Weddings (007) Muhurat (045) Krina (087) Note Pe Chot At8/11 (128) Surya Aur Mehrunissa Ka
Action Queen Madhubala Expiry Date (046) Kuch Pal Pyar Ke (088) October (129) Adhura Milan (171)
Ka Revenge (008) Falooda (047) Kuchh Bheege Omerta (130) Sweet Eighteen Plus (172)
Adrishya (009) Falsafa The Other Alfaaz (089) One Night Out (131) Tarana The Black
Aiyaary (010) Side (048) Kuldip Patwal: P K Lele A Story (173)
AndhaDhun (011) Fanney Khan (049) I Didn't Do It! (090) Salesman (132) Teri Bhabhi Hai
Angrezi Mein Kahte For Here Or To Go (050) Kutte Ki Dum (091) PadMan (133) Pagle (174)
Hain (012) FryDay (051) Laila Majnu (092) Padmaavat (134) The Dark Side Of Life
Anmol Bhaiya (013) Gali Guleiyan (052) Lalluram (093) Page 16 (135) Mumbai City (175)
Atal Faisla (014) Game Paisa Ladki (053) Lashtam Pashtam (094) Pakhi (136) The Journey Of
Atin Ela And Gaon (054) Lateef To Laden (095) Paltan (137) Karma (176)
Charadhyay (015) Genius (055) Leera The Soulmate (096) Pareshaan Parinda (138) The Last Mistake Of My
Auto Romance In Gold (056) Love Money Pari (139) Life (177)
Mumbai (016) Halkaa! (057) Gangster (097) Parmanu (140) The Past (178)
Baa Baaa Black Hamara Tiranga (058) Love Sonia (098) Pataakha (141) The Redrum
Sheep (017) Hamari Paltan The Love Training (099) Pending Love (142) A Love Story (179)
Baaghi 2 (018) Children's Brigade For LoveYatri (100) Phamous (143) Thugs Of Hindostan (180)
Baazaar (019) Change (059) Lupt (101) Pihu (144) Tishnagi (181)
Badhaai Ho (020) Hamne Gandhi Ko Maar Maal Road Dilli (102) Play This (145) Tumbbad (182)
Badla Hindustani Ka (021) Diya (060) Malwa Maratha (103) Raazi (146) Turning Point (183)
Bajra Vs Burger (022) Hanuman Vs Mangal Ho (104) Race 3 (147) Udanchhoo (184)
Bas Ek Anand Main Mahiravana (061) Manmarziyaan (105) Racket (148) Union Leader (185)
Tera (023) Happy Phirr Bhag Manto (106) Raid (149) Unmaad (186)
Batti Gul Meter Jayegi (062) Mausam Ikrar Ke Do Pal Raja Abroadiya (150) Veere Di Wedding (187)
Chalu (024) Haq E Sailani (063) Pyar Ke (107) Ramnagar UP 65 (151) Veerey Ki Wedding (188)
Beyond The Clouds (025) Haseena (064) Maut Phir Aayegi (108) Rashtraputra (152) Vishwaroop II (189)
Bhaiaji Superhit (026) Hate Story IV (065) Medal Pet Nahi Rati Kaamdev (153) Vodka Diaries (190)
Bhavesh Joshi Helicopter Eela (066) Bharta (109) Sabrang (154) Welcome To
Superhero (027) Hichki (067) Mercury (110) Saheb Biwi Aur New York (191)
Bhayanak Aatma Of High Jack (068) Meri Shaan Hai Gangster 3 (155) When Obama Loved
Mariya (028) Hill View Villa (069) Vardi (111) Sanam Tera Ishaq (156) Osama (192)
Bhootwali Love Story (029) Hope Aur Hum (070) Missing (112) Sanjana (157) Wo India Ka
Bhu Mafia (030) Hotel Kohinoor (071) Mitron (113) Sanju (158) Shakespeare (193)
Billu Ustaad (031) Hotel Milan (072) Mohalla Assi (114) Sansanahat (159) Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir
Bioscopewala (032) Ilaaka Kishorganj (073) Mudda Hai Bhookh The Sarkaar Hazir Ho (160) Se (194)
Blackmail (033) Inspector Gullu (074) War (115) Satyameva Jayate (161) Ye Bezuban
Blue Jean Blues (034) Ishq Tera (075) Mujhe Bhi Ye Duniya Shaadi Teri Bajayenge Mohabbat (195)
Chal Jaa Bapu (035) Ishqeria (076) Dekhni Hai (116) Hum Band (162) Yeh Hai Paranormal
Daas Dev (036) Jaane Kyun Mukkabaaz (117) Shaheed - E - Iishq (196)
Daddy's Daughter (037) De Yaaron (077) Mulk (118) Aazam (163) Yeh Kaisa Tigdam (197)
Dassehra (038) Jack & Dil (078) My Birthday Song (119) Shoot Out At Etawah Zero (198)
Delhi 47 KM (039) Jalebi (079) My Doll Habibi (120) Safari (164)
Dhadak (040) Kaalakaandi (080) Myrah (121) Simmba (165)
Dil Juunglee (041) Kaashi In Search Of Naagmani Naag Sonu Ke Titu Ki
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ADDRESS
DEVESH SHARMA
TAKES A LOOK AT THE
BOLLYWOOD MUSIC
SCENE CIRCA 2018 Musical
W
ith eight Hindi Fanney Khan and Laila surprisingly, had a and Jasmin Walia, Honey
releases so Majnu, while Amitabh melodious score. Aaj se Singh’s Dil chori sada
far, music Bhattacharya had Dhadak, teri, sung by Arijit Singh ho gaya sung by Simar
composer Blackmail and Thugs Of spoke of a husband’s desire Kaur, Ishers and him, the
Amit Trivedi seemingly Hindostan. The music this to do anything for his wife. Guru Randhawa-Rajat
had the busiest year of year, by and large, was Hu ba hu sung by Amit Nagpal composed Kaun
his life. It’s a pity that limited to the narrative Trivedi and Saale sapne nachdi sung by Guru
barring a couple of films, of the film. Barring a by Mohit Chauhan gelled Randhawa and Neeti
the rest didn’t have him few exceptions, it didn’t with the film’s subject. Mohan, all songs
as a solo composer. That manage to carve its own Aiyaary had the fast paced, had a Punjabi
in a nutshell tells you the identity. A breakdown of standout number Lae flavour.
story of Hindi film music in what the year served up... dooba sung by Sunidhi
current times. Chauhan and composed by MARCH
Remix king Tanishk JANUARY Rochak Kohli. The little
Bagchi too had around the Padmaavat opened Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety known 3
same number of releases. the innings in January. was the musical hit of Storeys had
But his output was largely Director Sanjay Leela February and also the most unique music.
limited to remaking old Bhansali composed the popular album of the year. Composer
classics. The big names in grandiose songs. Ghoomar, Be it the raunchy Bom Clinton Cerejo
music were conspicuous by sung by Shreya Ghoshal diggy diggy, composed by continues
their absence. AR Rahman and Swaroop Khan, was Zack Knight and sung by to make his
was a guest composer in the most memorable Zack Knight
Sanju. Pritam didn’t have
any release, just like Vishal-
song of the album. While
Nainowali ne sung by I W EDD IN G
Shekhar. While Shankar- Neeti Mohan, the Holi E D
Ehsaan-Loy had just two song by Richa Sharma and E R
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mash-up of remixes. Amit
Trivedi added EDM to
maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali
Karwaan had music composed by Prateek Kuhad, Khan’s timeless ghazal
Anurag Saikia, SlowCheetah, Shwetang Shankar and Halka halka. Sunidhi
Chauhan and Divya
Imaad Shah. The infusion of these diverse Indie artistes Kumar did full justice
brought a unique flavour to the OST to it. The film’s anthem
was Tere jaisa tu hai
Laaj sharam, sung by maidan fateh, composed Soorma anthem, sung sung by Monali Thakur.
Jasleen Royal and tuned by Vikram Montrose and by Shankar Mahadevan, The singer brought out
by White Noise, made a sung by Sukhwinder extolled the determination teenage angst full throttle.
lot of noise. Composer Singh in his rousing of the lead actor. Dhadak, Karwaan had music
Shashwat Sachdev’s voice along with Shreya an adaptation of the composed by Prateek
Pappi le loon sung by Ghoshal joining in later, hit Marathi film Sairat, Kuhad, Anurag Saikia,
Sunidhi Chauhan was a was appealing. brought in original SlowCheetah, Shwetang
fun number. The Sanjay composers Ajay-Atul Shankar and Imaad Shah.
Dutt biopic Sanju had the JULY to recreate their magic. The infusion of these
retro Main bhi badhiyaan, July had the sports drama Dhadak, their original diverse Indie artistes
tu bhi badhiyaan sung by Soorma, composed by title composition sung by brought a unique flavour
Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Diljit Ajay Gogavale and Shreya to the OST. Saansein,
Chauhan composed Dosanjh excelled in the Ghoshal, was a layered sung and composed by
by Rohan-Rohan. The folk-inspired love song love ballad going with the Prateek Kuhad, was a
anthem-like Kar har Ishq di baaziyaan. The theme of the film. Their road song while rapper
AIY
A With Pataakha,
Soorma and
AR Raazi, lyricist
Y Gulzar continued
to make his
NU
presence felt even
at 84
AJ
M Sunidhi Chauhan. Yaadon
Aditya is a
child at heart
A creditable career and a credible marriage…
Zarina Wahab has come to own her space, writes Farhana Farook
PHOTOGRAPHS: JITU SAVLANI
She filled in the vacuum left behind by the charming Jaya Bhaduri after her marriage in 1973. The audience,
longing for the girl-next-door they could identify with, found solace in another FTII graduate, Zarina Wahab. Two
films back to back, Chitchor in ’76 and Gharonda in ’77 made Zarina a household name. While one was a rustic
romance of mistaken identities, the other was an urban drama where dreams die before turning concrete. The
music of both has outlived the creators. Ravindra Jain’s Jab deep jale aana and Jaidev’s Tumhe hona ho continue
to be the yardstick in music contests and a throwback at the dusky beauty. Since then Zarina, has had several
Hindi and Malayalam blockbusters to her credit. Just as her affair with the camera is an on-going one, so has been
her unwavering commitment to husband Aditya Pancholi. While the older woman-younger man romance is the
flavour of the season today, the Zarina-Aditya marriage in 1986 was written off by cynics even before the rites were
completed. Today, it has survived rain, hail and storm... Read on to know the musings of the perfect wife…
I
t was when she was in class eight that
Zarina Wahab sought admission in the
Film Institute of India (FTII). Soon
Zarina, hailing from a conservative
Muslim family in Vishakapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh, found herself amidst those
who shared similar dreams. After her stint at
the Pune institute, she came to Mumbai and
stayed as a paying guest at Mount Mary in I’m older
Bandra. One day, someone suggested that she to Aditya by
meet Dev Anand, who was scouting for six years.
young girls to play Zeenat Aman’s sisters People said I
in Ishq Ishq Ishq (1974). “I took along my had ‘phasaoed’
pictures to his office. But Dev saab didn’t
see a single photograph. He just said,
a good-looking
‘I know you have a photogenic face’. Directors boy and that
those days had a camera in their eyes,” she he’d soon leave
beams. The unit headed to Kathmandu for me. They said
PHOTOGRAPH: YOGEN SHAH
p q
n With Arun Govil in
A
Sawan Ko Aane rumour doing the rounds those Coming back to her career in the ’70s,
Do days was of Raj Kapoor having she being too young to play a heroine, offers
o With Rakesh called Zarina a ‘bhangan’ given didn’t come her way easily. “Also, I knew
Roshan in Raees her unassuming appearance. my aukat (status). I never wanted to be a
Damad
p With Amol Palekar
She insists it was an endearment top heroine. I just wanted to act. Those days
in Chitchor of sorts. “Raj saab often visited the FTII. we didn’t know what was depression or
q With Amol Palekar Once, he happened to call me ‘bhangan’. frustration,” she says. As luck would have it,
in Gharonda I wondered what he meant. He later she was one day called by veteran filmmaker
r With Mithun explained, ‘I call Waheeda (Rehman) Tarachand Barjatya for an audition. “Only
Chakraborty in
Gupchup bhangan’. I adore Waheedaji and to be three girls were to audition for the lead.
compared to her by Raj Kapoor is the finest Today even for a small role, there are 300
compliment
complim of my life,” she gushes. She girls waiting. Now I can understand the
recallls visiting Waheeda’s house once depression and frustration that young
withh filmmaker Raaj Grover. “Out of aspirants go through,” concedes the actor
sheer naiveté, I told Waheedaji, ‘I’m told who was then signed for Rajshri Productions’
I resemble you’. She politely agreed. Chitchor (1976). It was directed by Basu
Loo oking back, I feel embarrassed. Chatterjee. The film paired her with another
I was nowhere near her. I was a natural, Amol Palekar. “People still recognise
kaali kaluti (dark-skinned)!” me as the Gori tera gaon bada pyaara girl,”
Her fascination for Waheeda she smiles. “Basuda was against make-up.
remains intact even today. “I missed He’d order, ‘Make-up nikalo!’ I’d say,
a heartbeat when I saw Waheedaji ‘Dada, I’m so dark please let me apply
at the premiere of Padmaavat. some na’,” she laughs.
I requested her for a picture. Rekha Another memory she has is of being called
joined us,” she says excitedly unexpectedly by Rajshri Productions for a
showing the photograph in her film. “They gave me a costume asking me to
phone. “When I lived in Bandra, wear it quickly as the set was waiting. When
Rekha
R and I’d go for long walks. She I asked whose clothes they were, nobody was
aught me make-up,” she reveals.
ta ready to answer. Finally, someone said the
r
An actress wanted to do my
role in Sitara. But the makers
made it clear they wanted an
‘innocent looking girl’ and
she didn’t quite meet that
requirement… Even recently,
I was given a script... Later,
I got to know someone else
was doing it
Z
arina has had a stellar career in Lagoo in Gharonda person. Till date, I’ve never heard him gossip
television too with shows like p Gopaal Krishna or badmouth anyone. I love that about him.
Maayka, Zaara – Pyaar Ki He helps people without letting anyone
Saugat, Virrudh, Ek Kiran Roshni know.” It upsets her when he’s defamed.
Ki and Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Aditya’s a “Some people have used him like an ATM
Hai. In the past decade, she was seen in clean-hearted card.” She deals with rumours of his link-
notable roles in films like My Name Is Khan, ups with rare detachment. “I don’t question
Rakta Charitra, Agneepath, Vishwapooram
person. I’ve him. I’m not the one to fight. Whatever he
and Dil Dhadakne Do, as also Malayalam never heard does outside is his lookout. Don’t get it
films like Adaminte Makan Abu and And him gossip or home. When he comes home, he’s a good
The Oscar Goes To. She’s looking forward to badmouth husband, a good father. That’s all that
the release of Dheeraj Pandit’s Junction matters,” says she.
Varanasi. “Sometimes, I’m called to audition anyone. He Earlier it was said that Aditya could sleep
for a particular role. After so many years of helps people only if he had curled his fingers around
work, it sounds disgusting. Earlier, I had without Zarina’s bangles. To that she laughs and says,
to work. Today I want to work. That’s the “That was in the beginning. Not anymore.
difference. Work is oxygen for me. I’m a
letting anyone How long can one romance? In fact, now
workaholic. Even if I work for 10 days a know… Some I often sleep in the other room as he keeps
month, I’m happy,” she explains. people have watching sports at night.” She appreciates
Coming to her personal life, in the ’80s, used him like the freedom he’s given her. “He never stops
Nari Hira was producing a video film for me from working. He doesn’t inquire about
Hiba Films titled Kalank Ka Tika (1986).
an ATM my remuneration. He lets me travel and
That changed Zarina’s life forever. “Adit itya card arrangges everything for me.” Even today,
(Pancholi) and I fell in love while shootting Zarinaa often takes off to Hyderabad. “There
it. Within 15 days we got married. My I enjoyy watching Telugu films and taking
mother was upset as it was an inter-castte long wwalks around the Charminar,” she says.
marriage. I told her, ‘You’re a devout Shee’s been a devoted mother to son/actor
Muslim. Don’t you believe that nothing Soorajj Pancholi and daughter Sana. She’s
happens without God’s will?’ She had no n confiddent that the cloud over Sooraj will
answer to that,” recounts Zarina. “I’m pass aaway soon and he will emerge clean
older to Aditya by six years. People said d from tthe legal ennui. “I want him as a son in
I had ‘phasaoed’ a good-looking boy and all myy lifetimes. He’s never raised his voice
that he’d leave me soon. In fact, they saaid the even oonce,” she says softly adding, “I guess,
marriage wouldn’t last a month. Today, it’s God teests his favourites,” she reflects. Right
been 31 years,” she says with pride. The two now th he small joys matter to her. “Having
have survived a roller-coaster relationsh hip dinneer with the children or taking off to Goa
– Aditya’s penchant for flying off the ha andle with the family makes me happy. And now
being a staple of gossip columns. “His my passion for playing Candy Crush has
temper has become notorious. His minu us take
en over my obsession of cleaning the
point overshadows his plus points. But at cup
pboard,” she breaks into laughter.
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RAJINI ROCKS
The 2.0 phenomenon continues to grab eyeballs, what with 623.19 crores worldwide in its pocket. Industry
pundits predict that the Hindi version of the Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar starrer itself might touch 200 crores.
With a budget of 500 crores, it needs these kinds of numbers to turn in a profit. Kedarnath, with its fresh
pairing and disaster scenario, was able to make inroads and make an above average opening. Sunny Deol starrer
Mohalla Assi and Bhaiaji Superhit sadly lacked punch.
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DIRECTOR: Abhishek Kapoor
CAST: Sushant Singh Rajput, Sara Ali Khan, Nitish Bharadwaj
RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2018
RAPID REVIEW: A love story set against the
backdrop of Kedarnath floods
VIEWER’S VERDICT: “Sara is a star
to watch out for.”
HIT
Shatrughan
Sinha’s
If you were given a couple the toughest laws and country. Who, according
ticket to the moon and measures possible. to you, would be most fit
back, whom would you for the PM’s post?
PHOTOGRAPH: MEETESH TANEJA
choose as your companion What’s the secret behind Amit Loiwal, Baroda
and why? the visibly white teeth of Instead of running the
Rohan Mahtani, Pune filmstars? country, running around
Generally, what appeals Abhijit Ghosh, 24 Parganas the country would be
to a married man is the Paisa pheko tamasha more desirable for movie
illegal or a woman married dekho. Just shell out the stars. However, as to who
to someone else. I’m sure big bucks and get anything amongst them could be
you’re intelligent enough done. White teeth, black considered for the PM’s
to understand and also hair, colourful life… post then I’ll suggest the
married to find an answer man of character, the
to that. The government has favourite of women, the
formulated many laws saintly Shakti Kapoor. Or
If work is worship, what in favour of women to the good ‘bad man’, the
is the religion of the protect them against man of dignity, character
unemployed? assualt from the opposite and credibility - Gulshan
Laj Khemlani, Pune gender. Of late, many Grover. These two match
Struggles, hope and women seem to misuse the present scenario
prayers. them, taking advantage of perfectly.
this law. Comment.
Should rape scenes be Preetha Rengaswamy, Chennai Before the last assembly
banned in movies? Sadly, in some cases this elections in UP, the Modi
Santosh Joshi, Sangli is true as we’ve seen in the government introduced
Why movies only, recent past. It’s certainly notebandi. What can he
they must be banned not in good taste as some do before the general
everywhere and dealt women are misusing them elections in 2019?
with an iron hand. With and making things difficult JP Singh Kaka, Mumbai
for some. We pray for a better India,
a better future under the
What’s more important in a woman’s life – If we had a ruling political leadership of better people.
a man’s heart or his wallet? party of movie stars, Instead of ‘Congress mukt
Karan Nangia, Gurgaon would they be able to do Bharat’ as declared earlier
These days the wallet works for women as well as men. a good job of running the by some people with
1st Prize
‘Cocktail eyes’, ‘Bedroom eyes’, ‘Shotgun’, ‘Lady-
killer’ – why were these epithets given to you?
Abhijit Ghosh, 24 Parganas
Well, I hope no one dislikes my eyes. You may envy
them but don’t feel jealous. Shotgun is the short form
for Shatrughan and an appropriate name given for the
characters I played in films. By the way, Shotgun and
other such expressions can be attributed to the famous
intellectual Shobha De, who was the editor of a popular
film magazine during the peak of my stardom. Shobha
De is the mother of the title Shotgun. So, rest of the
queries should be directed to her.
2nd Prize
Who in your opinion is the No.1 hero of the year?
Abhijit Ghosh, 24 Parganas
Inspite of EVMs, arrogance and non-performance and
despite the ‘suit boot ki sarkar jumlebaazi’, and non-
Social message: Badhaai Ho fulfilment of promises, it’s still our honourable Prime
Minister Narendra Modi, till mid 2019 at least.
arrogance, it shouldn’t position), a prerequisite
turn out to be Bhajapa set by lawmakers
mukt Bharat. themselves? world go around. We fall Made In India, Badhaai
Kalyani on email in love and are saved by its Ho… Your take on that?
Why do Bollywood Educational qualification safety net. R Ramakrishnan, Mulund
heroines marry cricket for politicians? Are you Excellent. They all send
players? joking? They wouldn’t be Does regret beget regret? across a social message.
Santosh Joshi, Miraj in politics if you insist Neeraj Sabharwal, Chandigarh Such exposure spreads
Aren’t they adults? Let on that. Haven’t you Not at all. Regret for a awareness and motivates
them pick, choose and learnt something from moment or two is fine and people to bring reform in
marry anyone of their the top leaders as to how gives you the inspiration to their motherland through
choice. things are managed and move on. From there you entertainment. It’s a
manipulated. No wonder, can go anywhere you wish welcome change.
Why don’t politicians politics is referred to as for a better future.
need any educational ‘dirty’. It follows no rules.
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qualification even when Of late the audience has DEVESH SHARMA)
a minimum educational If the world is round how started appreciating Please note: The column doesn’t
qualification is required come we don’t fall off? content and message reflect Shatrughan Sinha’s political
to apply for a government Santosh Bhatia, Panchkula driven films like Toilet - Ek or personal views. His answers are
job (even for the lowest Because love makes the Prem Katha, Sui Dhaaga: given in jest and humour.
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