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Reporting on TIFF See page 9

Tia Virdi’s talk with

veteran actor OM PURI
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NEWS 3

Mallika Sherawat says

Priyanka Chopra copies
her
Actress Mallika Sherwat,
who was missing from the
Bollywood scenario for a long
time, is now back to India
and she has opened her bold
mouth again. Recently, the
actress came back to Mumbai
from Los Angeles for her next
Bollywood project Double
Dhamaal.
Mallika sounded very upset
with Bollywood star Priyanka.
The Hiss girl has reportedly
said that Priyanka has copied
her act in the Color’s reality
show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 3’.
An enraged Mallika uttered
her disappointment in a very
witty manner. She took up the
micro blogging site twitter
to divulge her ire. She said
that Priyanka has deliberately
copied her stance.
Priyanka Chopra was seen
wrapping a huge python
around her neck for the reality
show. Mallika has walked the
red carpet in this year’s Cannes
festival with a black and yellow The controversy queen of in store on future episodes of
python wrapped around the Bollywood, Mallika can KKK3. However, hope this act
neck. Sherawat performed this probably go to any extent of Mallika’s helps her to gain
act to promote her upcoming to bring her movie in the some attention that she has lost
Hollywood project Hiss, where limelight. She tweeted that it in these years in Bollywood!
she plays a snake woman. is just an example of what is
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4 BUSINESS NEWS
Air India introduces In-house ad agencies, a threat
Daily non-stop flights to Indian ad industry
Toronto-Delhi from
Faced with a new challenge of ative head of BBDO points out. as Singh says, eventually the
in-house ad agencies, Indian Consumer electronics firm LG company might shift the entire
advertising industry is grap- Electronics India, which has vertical of products to the ‘in-

October 31, 2010.

Air India is pleased to
announce the introduction of
Daily Non-Stop flights from
Toronto to Delhi, effective
October 31, 2010. These will
be the fastest flights between
Toronto & Delhi from Canada,
with a travel time of approx 14
hours. The flights will depart
Toronto Pearson Airport at
11:35 AM, and arrive into
Delhi at 11:25 AM, the next
morning.
These non-stop flights to Delhi,
will offer daily convenient
connections, for passengers
travelling to Amritsar, who
will depart from the same
airport in Delhi at 1:30 PM, and
arrive Amritsar at 2:20 PM.
The baggage will be booked
from Toronto to Amritsar,
and all baggage and custom
formalities, will be done at
Amritsar airport. Delhi airport
will only be a brief transit
halt for passengers bound for
Amritsar.
The Air India product will
be a premium product and a
great advantage for passengers
destined to Delhi, who can
now travel on the New High
Way to India from Toronto.
For those destined to Punjab
this flight will offer them a
daily convenient connection to
Amritsar from Delhi, instead
of the present 4 flights a week,
now offered by Air India from
Toronto.
All flights are on board the
state-of-the-art Boeing 777-
300’s, which offer a new
level of comfort, relaxation,
dining, and personal service.
They feature flat beds in
both First & Executive class,
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On the return, the flights depart
Delhi daily at 1:25 AM and
arrive into Toronto Terminal 1
at 7:45 AM.
Passengers originating from
Amritsar will depart Amritsar
daily at 10:10 PM and arrive
Delhi at 11:00 PM, to connect
to the Delhi –Toronto flights.
The non-stop flights will
also provide convenient
connections from Delhi to all
the major cities in India from
the same airport at Delhi.
We welcome passengers to try
the new & fastest way to get to
India from Toronto, seven days
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pling to find ways to overcome
the new crisis. As the major
companies are threatening to
make their ads themselves us-
ing in-house expertise, the ad-
vertising industry is slowing
losing its grip in the market,
reports Monica Behura from
the Economic Times.
Showing the way are the
chaebols - LG, Samsung and
Hyundai - who set up in-house
agencies with the idea of ser-
vicing the entire industry, but
are doing business only with
their parent companies in In-
dia. At stake is 500 crores
worth of business that the ad-
men loathe having lost already.
The Koreans may withdraw
more accounts’ their cumula-
tive adspend is close to `1,500
crores’leading to even bigger
losses, and who knows others
won’t follow suit?
An ‘in-house’ agency simply
means placing your ads your-
self. The company makes its
own creatives and saves on the
agency commission, usually 15
percent, when the ads are sold.
During the 1960s and the
1970s, most big companies
like the Tatas, Birlas, Cromp-
ton Greaves, among others,
had their own in-house agen-
cies, but they had to shut them
eventually. “The idea was to
have control over creatives
and save money that was spent
on external agencies, but they
could not sustain,” Josy Paul,
chairman and national cre-
worked with several advertis- house’ agency. “We will work
ing agencies’ from Lowe Lin- as a full blown ad agency, with
tas to Rediffusion DY&R - set more clients.”
up LGAds, an in-house agency, Car-maker Hyundai Motors
sometime ago. Since then, it launched its global creative
has shifted its
below-the-line
activities along
with prod-
uct categories
such as ACs,
ref r ige r ator s,
and washing
machines to
this creative-
c u m - s t r a t eg y
agency. That
amounts to a
business of
150 cores ap-
p r o x i m a t e l y.
Rajiv Singh,
general man-
ager of LGAds
admits LG is
the only client
he services, but
expects non-
LG businesses
to contribute 10-15 percent of agency, Inn Ocean, in India
their overall billing in the next in 2005 and operates out of
one year. The agency’s total twenty-two markets. “The
media spending is 500 crore, realisation that advertis-
out of which around 250 crore ing, marketing and brand
is on account of advertising, communication is a critical
which is billed to Rediffusion resource that needs to stay
DY&R. guarded within the company
Globally, LGAds is operational is where the genesis of form-
at different levels in various ing its own agency comes
countries. They still retain from,” says Vivek Srivastav,
DY&R as their global agency, joint managing director of
with WPP Group. The arrange- Inn Ocean.
ment also extends to India. But

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NEWS 5

Justin Bieber comes out on Bheja Fry Director Sagar Bellary’s

top at VMAs Sleep Costs Rs. 15 Lakh
Director Sagar Bellary made us was not done that day. but all were in vain.
Justin Bieber’s fans have been all laugh out loud with his 2007 A source from the crew was The source further informed
pulling for him to win the Best comedy film Bheja Fry starring quoted saying that they had that the cruise had a particular
New Artist award at the VMAs Vinay Pathak, Rajat Kapoor, shot for 20 days on the Star lock system in the doors, which
this year, and what Bieber’s Sarika, Ranvir Shorey and Virgo Cruise. All the cast and could not be opened from
fans want, Bieber’s fans get. Milind Soman. The director crew were present at shooting outside if it is locked from the
The teen sensation ended is prepared to tickle our funny spot except the director Sagar inside. So, the unit was left
up winning Best New Artist bones again with the sequel Bellary, who did not wake up with no other option but to wait
tonight at the award show, of this movie, which will star on time, the source added. The for him to come out. All were
reports Just Jared. Bieber has Vinay Pathak, Minissha Lamba unit waited for him to wake up wondering what went wrong
been tweeting about the VMA and Kay Kay Menon. from the deep sleep. They tried with him.
for some time and it appears Recently, while shooting for to call him up, banged his door
that it paid off.
Other stars, such as Selena
Gomez, have voiced their
support of Bieber winning the
award.

Die Hard helmer John McTiernan returns

to the director’s chair for Shrapnel
John McTiernan, helmer of the original Die
Hard and Predator movies is moving back to the
director’s chair for the first time since 2003′s
Basic with a new film entitled Shrapnel, so reports
Variety.
The new film will be based around two war the movie on a cruise liner off
veterans who hunt each other in a deadly game Singapore, the director went on
of cat and mouse. The film’s script, written a deep sleep in his room and
by Evan Daughtery made the 2008 ‘Black that cost the producer 15 lakhs.
List’ the infamous list of superb ‘unproduced Actually, Sagar was locked up
screenplays’ in Hollywood. in his room for the whole day
McTiernan’s other credits include The Hunt and the entire unit kept waiting
For Red October, Last Action Hero and for him to start shooting. But as
Rollerball. he did not turn up, the shooting

6 TV
F.I.R the successful Vishal Gandhi in Pyaar Kii Yeh Ek Kahaani
show on SAB TV will
now turn daily...
Its time for popular SAB TV
show F.I.R to get rewarded
for enthralling the audience
for a long time now. Kavita
Kaushik has become a
household name and the
show has become extremely
popular. Keeping in mind
the rising popularity of the
show, the channel has now
decided to make it a daily
from 27th September. The
show that airs on Monday
and Tuesday will now air
from Monday to Thursday.
Informs our source, ‘’F.I.R
is extremely popular. Now
SAB TV is planning to cash
on its popularity and has
decided to make it a daily.
The show will now air from
Monday to Thursday. the
channel has seen substantial
growth in its GRPs and now
wants to reap the benefits
through all their hit shows.’’
September 17, 2010 (TORONTO)
Star One and Balaji
Telefilms’ are geared up for
the launch of their much
awaited show Pyaar Kii Yeh
Ek Kahaani. The show is to
launch on September 20th
at 8.30pm.
We all know that Vivian
Dsena, Sukirti Kandpal,
Hanif Hilal, Priya Wal,
Vikas Gupta etc play
prominent roles in the
show. The latest is that
is a college going guy, and
is handsome hunk. Kabir
Vishal Gandhi who is the best friend of Riya
was last seen in Sony’s (Sukriti Kandpal) and he
Aahat has been roped in is basically in love with
especially by Ekta Kapoor her. However when Abhay
to play very interesting (Vivian Dsena) comes in
role. to the picture Riya gets
Sources tell, “Vishal attracted to the magnetic
Gandhi will play the feature of Abhay.”
character of Kabir who

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In the old days, as
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people got sick and
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7
With a record box office
opening of R14.5 crores,
Salman Khan-starrer Dabangg
earned 1,21,480 Pounds in the
first two days. “This is solely
because of Salman Khan (left)
crores in 2009, Dabangg too
has opened to packed houses in
multiplexes and single screen
beat the opening-day sales and his mass fan following. halls.
record of Aamir Khan’s 3 It’s too early to call it a bigger “We presumed that the film
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film is expected to have made film critic Komal Nahata. Like but surprisingly it’s done as
R45 crores over the weekend Wanted, which made R20.5 well with the classes.
- that is R7 crore more than
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However, experts caution that
the tide may turn in the coming
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“The biggest advantage is that
the film opened on a festive
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trade analyst Taran Adarsh. He
adds that the film has created
history in the UAE, with
record earnings of one million
dirhams. In the UK, the film
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8 NEWS
Sania-Shoaib in Bigg Boss 4?
If rumours are to be believed, Sania-ShoaibActress Neetu the show. The victim recently
tennis star Sania Mirza and her Chandra, who grabbed turned hostile in the court.
Pakistani cricketer husband headlines recently for her With Dabangg star Salman
Shoaib Malik will be the alleged role in spot-fixing, is Khan as the new host of the
inmates in the fourth season also among one of the inmates latest edition, the reality show
of reality show Bigg Boss 4,
reports Headlines Today.
Shoaib was dragged into
a controversy earlier this
year when his first wife in
Hyderabad threatened to sue
him ahead of his marriage to
Sania. Sania too had broken
her engagement with her
childhood friend Sohrab Mirza
to be with Shoaib.
What’s more? Rahul Mahajan,
who was seen in the second on the show. certainly has ‘bigg’ plans to
season of the show is making a Buzz is that Bollywood actor keep the audience glued to
comeback in the fourth season, Shiney Ahuja, who was their television screens.
this time along with his wife arrested on charges of raping
Dimpy Mahajan. his maid will also be seen on

SRK’s suits in Ra.One worth a

100 crore
We guess he’s called King
Khan for a reason. Everything
about superstar Shah Rukh
Khan’s next film Ra.One,
which is touted to be one of
the most expensive Hindi films
ever, is being described as
‘king size’, be it action, music
or budget.
And just when the media
was digesting news that his
superhero rubber suit in the
movie will cost Rs 1 crore,
SRK clarifies the real cost of
the suit is much, much more.
Says Khan, “I keep reading in
the papers that my costume is
a million rupee costume. But
it’s actually a million dollar
costume — that’s four-and-a-
half crore rupees per costume.
And there’s not one costume,
there are 20 such!”
Ra.OneThat puts the cost of
just the costumes of the movie
at Rs 100 crore, which reads
like an unlikely figure. Khan Khan also goes on to liken his c a n’t we a r t he m t o
carelessly adds that he was just costumes to that of Spiderman, parties. But yeah, you
talking about his character, “Like the Spiderman could probably wear
G One’s costumes. “There suit, my costumes are G . O n e ’s designer
are costumes for Ra.One’s specialised. They are T- s h i r t s .”
character too!” not for style – you
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NEWS 9

Glimpses of TIFF
Dhobi Ghat West is West

(Cover pic and Pics by Mohammed Moinuddin/snapsindia canada)


NEWS
Mr Om Puri, the veteran
actor of Indian cinema here
in Toronto for the screening of
his film ‘West is West’ at the
Toronto International Film
Festival. I got this opportunity
of having an exclusive chat with
Mr Puri during a party thrown
by the Parvasi Group, where he
was the chief guest.
How do you like Toronto?
I love Toronto and I love
Canada. I travel here a lot. I
shot Sam & Me and Kismet
Konnection here. I come here
for the festival also. I even go to
Montreal, but my favorite city
is Vancouver.
‘Dhobi Ghat’ made
me fall in love with
Kiran again: Aamir
Bollywood superstar Aamir
Khan admits he was not
enthusiastic about wife Kiran
Rao’s “Dhobi Ghat” script. But
after the story reading session,
he says he was so impressed
that he fell in love with this
“really talented woman” again.
“I didn’t want Kiran to finish
‘Dhobi Ghat.’ Which is not a
nice thought, but she did finally
complete the script. Then she
said she wants me to listen to
it. I said you have to read it out
to me,” Aamir told reporters
Sunday here at conference for
their film “Dhobi Ghat”.
Aamir and Kiran were here
for the screening of “Dhobi
Ghat” at the ongoing Toronto
International Film Festival.
“I said let’s go to Kannur,
where my filmmaker cousin
Mansoor (Khan) lives, and
Mansoor and I will get together
(to listen to the script). Hoping
that Mansoor doesn’t like it as
September 17, 2010 (TORONTO)
11
Tia Talks to OM PURI
How do you feel the response I try to be a part of it. to be a part of that you haven’t
would be for your film West is In your career, quite often had the opportunity for yet?
West, screening at the TIFF? you pick challenging and I enjoyed working with Govind
I am sure people will like West unconventional roles and you Nihalani. I try not to keep a
is West. It’s a human story have delivered high impact craving for anything. There
about relationships. It’s a story performances. What do you is no point. It doesn’t help me.
of sacrifice and tolerance that have to say about that? I don’t want to be imagining
would speak to everyone. I try. I want to be known as a working with Speilberg,
Apart from working in Hindi versatile actor. That is why I obviously it won’t happen.
cinema, you have extensive keep try different things. I have Anything you would like
experience in American and done everything, comedies, to say to your Torontonian
British cinema as well. How serious, satires or dark roles. audience?
do you compare them? I am a trained actor. I have Well, I would ask them to
Broadly speaking, the studied drama for 3 years and support good causes. Whether
difference is in the west the went to film school for two its films, or social causes. I
budgets are much higher, years. would specially ask the youth
fancier equipment and people Any project that has been to do so. Keep your dignity
are more disciplined. Back close to your heart or special? intact. They should also
home things are changing Many. I enjoyed Satya, City remember they have come to
as well. They have started of Joy & My son the Fanatic. someone else’s house. You
introducing newer equipment There are many more. Out of must intermingle and respect
and started improving the the 250 that I have done 50 must each other’s culture. Learn to
quality of films. Still, the west be dear to me. respect others, you will receive
has more resources. However, Any particular artist you the same respect. If you want to
I don’t have a preference. have enjoyed working with or be appreciated you should learn
Wherever I can find good work someone/or project you want to appreciate others. Tia Virdi
well, I thought I will at least
have the numbers on my side.
I was really terrified of the
script,” Aamir, 45, said.
“But when she began the
narration with Mansoor, his
wife and I listening to it, I was
so fascinated by what she had
written. It is one of the best
scripts I have ever read. It is
so delicate and beautiful. The
characters are so well written.
The lines are so well written.
Her characters speak in such
a different and unique voice,”
said Aamir.
After hearing the complete
script, Aamir fell in love with
Kiran all over again.
“All (about the script) hit me
and I said I was married to a
really talented woman. When
I fell in love with her for the
first time, I didn’t know how
talented she was. But after
reading her script, I was
really amazed,” said Aamir.
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SPORTS
Dhoni, Kumble, Hazare in Aamer could become ICC
India’s all-time XI informant to escape life ban
MS Dhoni has made it to
ESPNcricinfo’s India all-time
XI, beating record-holding
wicketkeepers Syed Kirmani
and Kiran More, by virtue of
his superior batting. Dhoni was
picked by seven members of
the 11-person jury, which was
unanimous in voting Sachin
Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar,
Kapil Dev and Vinoo Mankad
into the XI.
The No. 5 spot divided the jury
the most, and Vijay Hazare,
who played only eight innings
in that position (one of them
in the Adelaide Test of 1948,
where he made two centuries),
was preferred over the likes of
Gundappa Viswanath, MAK
Pataudi, Dilip Vengsarkar,
Mohinder Amarnath and VVS
Laxman.
The opening positions are
taken by Virender Sehwag (10
votes) and Gavaskar, a blend of
attack and defence, while the
presence of Rahul Dravid (nine
votes) and Tendulkar at Nos. 3
and 4 makes India’s the only
batting line-up among the eight
leading countries, for which
ESPNcricinfo has picked all-
time XIs, to have over 42,000
Test runs between the top four.
Only one bowler from India’s
legendary spin quartet of
the 70s makes it to the XI.
Offspinner Erapalli Prasanna,
with 189 wickets in 49 Tests,
joins Anil Kumble (nine votes),
Javagal Srinath and Kapil
to form the bowling line-up.
Allrounder Mankad, who took
162 wickets at 32.32 with his
slow left-armers, completes the
spin-dominated attack.
India’s XI is the only one to
feature just two fast bowlers.
Australia had fast-bowling
allrounder Keith Miller to
back Dennis Lillee and Glenn
McGrath, and South Africa
had Mike Procter to help Shaun
Pollock and Allan Donald.
Among the notable omissions,
who did not make it to the XIs of
any of the jury members, were
former captain Mohammad
Azharuddin; Bishan Bedi,
perhaps the most highly
rated of the spin quartet; and
wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer.
September 17, 2010 (TORONTO)
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Pakistan’s young bowler The trio were alleged in the
Mohammad Aamer, who is ‘no-balls’ case during Lord’s
accused in the spot-fixing Test against England last
scandal, could become an month.
informant for the ICC and “It is understood the 18-year-
reveal the details to escape old wants to tell his story and
a life ban, a report said on possibly give evidence against
Tuesday. Butt, Asif and other Pakistani
According to the report, Aamer players under investigation,”
is ready to spill out the details the report said.
to escape from the danger. “Given his tender age,
The sources said the teenage inexperience and potential
fast bowler is thinking to co-operation with authorities,
cooperate with the ICC was caught in a sting operation there is a high likelihood that
ESPNcricinfo readers were in finding out the persons by the British tabloid NOTW. Aamer could receive a watered-
invited to vote on the shortlists involved in the match-fixing. Aamer was then suspended down penalty compared to the
and their XI matched the jury’s Earlier, Pakistan cricket along with fellow players life bans that could be dished
in all but one: Laxman was plunged into crisis after a Salman Butt and Mohammad out to some of the other alleged
the readers’ choice for No. 5 bookie named Mazhar Majeed Asif. cheats,” the sources said.
instead of Hazare.
The jury included former Test
players Sanjay Manjrekar and
Arun Lal, former Mumbai
player and coach Vasu
Paranjape, sports journalists
Pradeep Magazine, Ayaz
Memon, R Mohan and Suresh
Menon, cricket historian
Ramachandra Guha and
television commentator Harsha
Bhogle.
The XI: Sunil Gavaskar,
Virender Sehwag, Rahul
Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar,
Vijay Hazare, Vinoo Mankad,
Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, Anil
Kumble, Javagal Srinath,
Erapalli Prasanna.

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“Dabangg” Movie Review
The fight between good and
bad has been the fodder of
many a Hindi film of 1970s
and 1980s. In fact, it wouldn’t
be erroneous to state that these
films dominated the cinema of
yore and a lot of us, who have
grown up on masala films/
wholesome entertainers, will
vividly recall the serpentine
queues outside cinema halls
and a mad scramble to book the
tickets of those films. Hardcore
masala films were relished
with glee by the audience then.
However, for some inexplicable
reason, masala films became
extinct or should I say,
disappeared from the face of
Hindi cinema over a period of
time. GHAJINI and WANTED
revived this genre, bringing
back memories of the bygone
era. Now DABANGG takes
this genre one step ahead.
Be forewarned. DABANGG
is rustic, has loads of action,
harps on the age-old mother-
son and varied relationships
[half-brother, step-father],
eventually turns into a
vendetta fare, has a number
of songs placed smartly in the
narrative [including an item
number]... but the packaging
is slick and polished. Sure, it’s
old wine, but packed in a brand
new bottle, with a new brand
ambassador [Salman Khan]
endorsing this masalathon.
Most importantly, it has
Salman like never before.
Breathing fire and venom,
Chulbul Pandey aka Robinhood
Pandey taps Salman’s star
power like no film has and the
result is sheer magic. In fact,
DABANGG stands on three
pillars - Salman’s star power,
smashing stunts and super
music.
Final word? Salman fans,
rejoice! You walk in
DABANGG with 100%
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expectations and you exit
with 200% gratification.
Entertainment guaranteed.
This film will create a
pandemonium of sorts, a mass
hysteria, crushing old records
and setting new benchmarks at
the box-office.
Set in Uttar Pradesh,
DABANGG is a story of
Chulbul Pandey [Salman
Khan], a totally fearless
but corrupt police officer
with unorthodox working
methods. But even the most
fearless at times face a tough
fight with their innermost
demons. Chulbul has had a
bitter childhood. His father
passed away when he was very
young, after which his mother
[Dimple Kapadia] married
Prajapati Pandey [Vinod
Khanna]. Together, they had
a son Makhanchan [Arbaaz
Khan].
Prajapati favors Makhanchan,
which does not go down well
with Chulbul. He decides to
take control of his destiny and
detaches himself from his step-
father and half-brother. His
sole attachment is his mother.
However, after his mother’s
demise and an unsuccessful
attempt to mend wounds,
Chulbul snaps all ties with his
step-father and half-brother.
Rajo [Sonakshi Sinha], with
her unique perspective of life,
enters his world and turns life
upside down. Chulbul starts
to see life more positively and
also gets sensitized to the value
of a family. But his detractors,
especially the dubious Cheddi
Singh [Sonu Sood], have
their own vested interests
and emerge as spokes in the
wheels, putting one brother
against the other. Makhanchan
ends up carrying out an act
oblivious to the consequences.
When Makhanchan realizes
MOVIE TALK
he has been used, he turns to
Chulbul. Will Chulbul take
his extended hand? Will the
brothers be able to thwart their
detractors?
The job of a promo is to give
a gist of the film and prepare
the audience well in advance
about what to expect when they
saunter into an auditorium. The
promos of DABANGG have
sent the right signals to the
audience about it being a paisa
vasool entertainer. Let’s face
it, DABANGG has nothing
ground-breaking to offer as
far as its plot is concerned.
We’ve visited similar stories
in the past, but what makes
DABANGG shine, and shine
brightly, is Salman’s star
power, which camouflages the
aberrations wonderfully. The
darling of the masses has been
cast in a role that his fans love
to see him in, which explains
why this film works from start
to end.
DABANGG is now playing
locally at Albion and
Woodside Cinemas and tickets
can be purchased @ www.
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KOLLYWOOD
YUVAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO SWARNALATHA
Yuvan Shankar Raja appears to
be a sad man after hearing the
demise of singer Swarnalatha.
He paid his tribute to the
singer who has given us many
everlasting songs. “Saddened
by singer Swarnalatha passing
away, she sang in many of
Dad’s songs! My heart goes
out to her family n friends.
RIP” was Yuvan’s last message
to the evergreen singer.
Swarnalatha has sung classics
like ‘Povomma Oorkolam’ in
Chinna Thambi and ‘Aattama
Therottama’ in Captain
Prabhakaran on Ilayaraja’s
music.
Incidentally, Swarnalatha
Two cows are standing in a
field.
One says to the other “Are
you worried about Mad Cow
Disease?”
The other one says “No,
It doesn’t worry me, I’m a
horse!”
Girl: You would be a good
dancer except for two things.
Boy: What are the two things?
Girl: Your feet.
My friend said he knew a man
with a wooden leg named
Smith.
So I asked him “What was the
name of his other leg?”
Two boys were arguing when
the teacher entered the room.
The teacher says, “Why are
you arguing?”
One boy answers, “We found
a ten dollor bill and decided
to give it to whoever tells the
biggest lie.”
“You should be ashamed of
yourselves,” said the teacher,
“When I was your age I didn’t
even know what a lie was.”
The boys gave the ten dollars
to the teacher.
A: Just look at that young
person with the short hair and
blue jeans. Is it a boy or a girl?
B: It’s a girl. She’s my
daughter.
A: Oh, I’m sorry, sir. I didn’t
know that you were her father.
B: I’m not. I’m her mother.
A: Hey, man! Please call me
a taxi.
B: Yes, sir. You are a taxi.
has never sung for Yuvan’s
In a restaurant:
Customer: Waiter, waiter! There
is a frog in my soup!!!
Waiter: Sorry, sir. The fly is on
vacation.
There were three restauraunts
on the same block. One day
one of them put up a sign which
said “The Best Restaurant in the
City.”
The next day, the largest
restaurant on the block put up a
larger sign which said “The Best
Restaurant in the World.”
On the third day, the smallest
restaurant put up a small sign
which said “The Best Restaurant
on this Block.”
“Dad, I don’t want to go to
school today.” said the boy.
“Why not, son?”
“Well, one of the chickens on
the school farm died last week
and we had chicken soup for
lunch the next day. Then three
days ago one of the pigs died
and we had roast pork the next
day.”
“But why don’t you want to go
today?”
“Because our English teacher
died yesterday!”
A student, who is studying
English as a foreign language,
was confused when he saw the
words “open here” on a box of
laundry soap, so he asks the
clerk, “Can’t I wait until I get
home to open it?”
I was arrested at the airport.
Just because I was greeting my
cousin Jack!
All that I said was “Hi Jack”, but
very loud.
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compositions.
Two factory workers are
talking.
The woman says, “I can make
the boss give me the day off.”
The man replies, “And how
would you do that?”
The woman says, “Just wait
and see.” She then hangs
upside-down from the ceiling.
The boss comes in and says,
“What are you doing?”
The woman replies, “I’m a
light bulb.”
The boss then says, “You’ve
been working so much that
you’ve gone crazy. I think you
need to take the day off.”
The man starts to follow her
and the boss says, “Where are
you going?”
The man says, “I’m going
home, too. I can’t work in the
dark.”
At a dinner given by the prime
minister of a little kingdom
on the Balkan Peninsula,
a distinguished diplomat
complained to his host that
the minister of justice, who
had been sitting on his left, had
stolen his watch.
“Ah, he shouldn’t have done
that,” said the prime minister,
in tones of annoyance. “I will
get it back for you.”
Sure enough, toward the end
of the evening the watch was
returned to its owner.
“And what did he say?” asked
the diplomat.
“Sh-h,” cautioned the host,
glancing anxiously about him.
“He doesn’t know that I have
got it back.”
15
PRABHU DEVA FINALLY CHANGES!
Prabhu Deva had been
scouting for suitable title for
the Jayam Ravi starrer Ich and
had declared that he preferred
longer titles. Now, the buzz
we hear in Kollywood is that
Prabhu has decided to rename
this film Engeyum Kadhal. The
title indicates that it is a love
story with equal importance
given to music.
Harris Jayraj has scored the
music for Engeyum Kadhal.
Apparently there is a song
that begins with the lyrics
Engeyum Kadhal and the
director has decided to make
use of it.
Ich is expected to be released
in November, probably on time
to cash in on the Diwali rush
for entertainment.
Mandolin Rajesh to marry
Meera Jasmine soon
Mandolin Rajesh officially
announced yesterday that
he will soon marry Meera
Jasmine as the hurdles were
cleared now.
Mandolin Rajesh belongs to
Andhra’s Godhavari district
and belongs to an orthodox
Hindu family. His brother
Sreenivas is also a Mandolin
player.
Meera Jasmine is from Kerala
and belongs to Orthodox
Christian family.
There were some objections
from Rajesh’s family and now
were resolved.
Its not yet clear that what
system or rites will be followed
for the wedding.
BEB HAS DCM LAUGHING
Deputy Chief Minister of screening and welcomed the DCM.
Tamil Nadu was at the Four
Frames Preview Theatre at
Nungambakkam to view
Boss Engira Bhaskaran. The
film is directed by Rajesh
and has Arya, Nayanthara
and Santhanam in important
roles. The DCM enjoyed the
film thoroughly and was in
splits of laughter all through
the screening. It may be noted
that BEB was distributed by
Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi
Stalin’s Red Giant Movies.
Arya, Udayanidhi and director
Rajesh were present at the
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Your face can speak
your age
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The skin on your face is the
most vulnerable, it has to put
up with a lot of abuse, even the
least ignorance causes damage
to this skin. The earlier you
realize, the more you can
preserve it, given that this
cannot be replaced!!!! Once
the damage is done we have
few options to rectify, results
may not be the same.
Like most of us are aware,
our body is made up of
Moon in Rashis
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We talked about Sun last time.
Today we are going to study
the effects of moon in different
rashis.
The Moon in
Aries: Round eyes, self
respecting, fickle minded,
Aries: Go the extra mile at work to store up some major points with the boss. Be a team player to get ambitious, quick to decide,
ahead. For singles in the love jungle, a passionate moment can move a relationship to the next stage. good with hands, popular,
Discussions about your future are imminent, schedule in some solo thinking time. Lucky Numbers:
2 7 27 23 3 4 versatile. If the moon is
afflicted, then the person
Taurus: To impress someone who matters in your life, think fast, make a decision and stick to it.
Whether at work or play, you’ll win the day by being confident and self–assured. Don’t hand over suffers from Hydrophobia.
control of money matters to anyone else; keep a tight rein on your cash. Lucky Numbers: 7 11 13 Taurus: Happy disposition,
23 24 42
intelligent, handsome, fond of
Gemini: Beware of keeping secrets from your partner; you will have to face the consequences if they fair sex, respected, voracious
find out trough another person. Changes at work might seem inconvenient, but they can be a blessing eater, wavering mind, lucky,
in disguise. Keep stress levels in check, find a relaxation method you can integrate into your daily
life. Lucky Numbers: 8 19 28 34 1 6
Cancer: To get ahead at work, focus your attention on the highest priority, this is not a time to get
distracted. With love, vulnerability is admirable, not a weakness; it shows your sensitive side. True
romance could be a heartbeat away. Family can be demanding, clear the calendar. Lucky Numbers:
Kofta Curry
6 16 41 1 2 11
Leo: There’s potential for a ground floor opportunity with your career. Follow up on new
opportunities, but don’t leave loose ends with what you are already working on. Financial worries
begin to melt away as money makes its way back to you, but manage your dollars wisely. Lucky Ingrediants:
Numbers: 10 13 16 19 20 21 • 300 gm minced meat
• 1 egg
Virgo: Prepare for hard work, a new and exciting cycle begins. The world is about to see what you
can accomplish and the extend of your talents. With love, if you’re constantly making an effort but • 3 slices of bread
getting little in return, it’s time to reevaluate. Life including love is a two way street. Money looks • 2 green chillies
positive. Lucky Numbers: 5 4 2 12 22 14
(chopped)
Libra: All work and no play can end up causing you stress and tension. Life is about balance, be • 1 tsp garam masala
careful of spending all day and night at the office. To get the answer to a question, pay attention to
somebody’s body language and all will be revealed. This is a time to think smarter, as well as work powder
harder. Lucky Numbers: 8 17 2 29 20 35 • salt to taste
Scorpio: It’s time for a reality check! If something isn’t turning out the way you want, face the facts For gravy:
and move forward without expectations. Think with your head and not your heart when it concerns
making money discussion for the future. Expect fireworks in the love department. Lucky Numbers: • 1 tsp cumin seeds
3 13 26 29 20 38 powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder • Add the tomatoes and fry
Sagittarius: Don’t get drawn into a friend’s drama, taking sides could put you in an awkward position.
If you’re lending money to a friend or relative, make sure the terms are crystal clear, put it in writing. • 1 tsp red chilli paste
There’s a new start at work, news is on the way, clear the calendar and get ready for action. Lucky • Mix all the spices in half a
• 1 onion (chopped)
Numbers: 8 11 19 30 25 29
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
Capricorn: As soon as you stop trying to control a situation in your life, you’ll see the benefits • 3 tbsp oil • Add this spice mixture to
immediately. A career climb is possible, with a lucky break putting you in the driver’s seat. It’s time
to go after your goals, make a wish, and don’t allow a moment of doubt to enter your mind. Lucky • ½ cup coconut milk
Numbers: 1 5 15 25 35 18
For garnishing:
Aquarius: If something, or someone, is due to make a swift exit from your life, don’t worry, everything
will work out for the best. An ending in your life can pave the way for something amazing to happen. • Coriander leaves
An unusual money making opportunity is worth considering. Lucky Numbers: 2 4 5 8 18 24
(chopped)
Pisces: A heart–to–heart chat over a sensitive love moment can clear the air of tension. Making–up Preparation:
can spice–up your love life! A chance to do something you love at work changes your attitude for the
• Soak the bread slices in
better. Get ready to learn a new skill, it can open new doors for you. Lucky Numbers: 9 10 13 15 16 8
water for a minute and
then squeeze out all the
LIFE STYLE & RECIPE
mostly water, once the skin is
dehydrated the texture of facial
skin deteriorates, dark circles
appear, as the skin under the
eyes is even more delicate,
and much thinner, therefore
by drinking required amount
of water we can, not only keep
our health good, but skin to
glow, especially when we are
undergoing stress. Dark circles
under your eyes make you
look unhealthy and older too!
Applying make up to contour
under eye circles, blemishes
and other noticeable scars is
doing more harm to skin, as the
passionate
Gemini: Well read, creative,
fond of music, curly hair,
powerful speaker, influential,
persuasive, learned
Cancer: Wise, kind, influenced
by women, fond of music,
sensitive, meditative, acquires
property
Leo: Bold,
Colic troubles, liberal, mental
anxiety, aristocratic, generous,
there can be a defect in limbs
Virgo: Lovely complexion,
charming, attractive,
modest, intelligent,
phlegmatic, conceited, good
conversationalist, skilled in
arts
Libra: Tall, respects elders and
gurus, clairvoyant or interest
in them, amicable, clever,
water.
• Add this to the minced
meat together with salt to
taste, green chillies and the
garam masala powder.
• Beat the egg and add this
to the mince mixture as
well. Mix well.
• Divide into different por-
tions and shape into ½”
size balls.
• Heat the oil in a kadhai
and fry the onion till it is
translucent.
for another 2-3 minutes.
cup water to form a spice
mixture.
the onion and tomatoes.
Lower the heat and add 2
cups of water.
• Bring the gravy to the boil
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more we handle it, the more
damage we are doing.
Low impact facials, just as a
stress reliever, at tension points
would be very beneficial, if
you have to apply a mask, or
make up, always remember
to use your fingers only with
light strokes. Regular exercise
brings glow to your face.
Sunscreen (preferably made of
natural ingredients) should be
used to avoid any discoloration
on the face. Avoid crow’s feet,
don’t forgot to wear sunglasses
if you spend a lot of time in the
sun.
rejected by family or friends,
aspiring
Scorpio: Broad chest, straight
forward, frank, open minded,
agitated, wealthy, unhappy,
obstinate, can have immoral
tendencies
Sagittarius: broad face,
disfigured nails, showy,
good speaker, chances of
inheritance, author
Capricorn: Very attached to
wife and children, virtuous,
pure minded, liberal,
unscrupulous, inconsistent
Aquarius: Fair, tall, large teeth,
energetic, emotional, grateful,
young looking, diplomatic
Pisces: Long nose, perfect
build, handsome, adventurous.
and slowly add the koftas a
few at a time.
• Allow the koftas to sim-
mer in the gravy for at
least 5-6 minutes or
until they are set and
cooked.
• When the curry is
ready, mix in the coco-
nut milk and cook for
another minute.
• Serve hot garnished
with coriander leaves.
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