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BOLLYWOOD BUZZ PERSONALITY "Business is a part of life" Honouring a legend Zafri Mudasser Nofil “Kinara”, “Khushboo”, “Angoor”, “” , “Meera”, Everyone knows Shilpa Shetty Kundra's entrepreneurial skills. “Lekin” and “”. The prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke He has worked on the small screen as well; Along with her businessman husband Raj Kundra, she has award could not have been conferred having created outstanding series like “Mirza on a more deserving person than Ghalib” and “Tahreer Munshi Premchand now launched her gold bullion and jewellery veteran lyricist-ffilmmaker and Ki”. He wrote lyrics for several Doordar- poet . He was chosen for shan serials including “Hello Zindagi”, the highest official recognition “Potli Baba Ki” and “Jungle Book”. company - Satyug Gold. Sreya Basu in conversation for film personalities in Gulzar was awarded the Sahitya for outstanding contribution Akademi Award in 2002, the Padma with the actress in on her latest project. to the growth and develop- Bhushan in 2004. He has won a ment of Indian cinema. number of After trying your hand in wellness of today. A seven-member jury and 20 Awards. He won and fitness business (Iosis Medi You launched Satyug Gold in three cities consisting of eminent the Oscar for best original song Spa), cricket (Rajasthan Royals co- (Bandra in Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad) artistes unanimously rec- ‘Jai ho’ with Rahman for “Slum- owner), film production simultaneously on the same day. What ommended the 79-year- dog Millionaire” in 2009. In 2010, (Dishkiyaaoon) and real estate made you come up with the idea? old Gulzar for the presti- Gulzar also won the Grammy (grouphomebuyer.com), you are I was running out of time. So Raj came up gious award, which com- award for ‘Jai ho’. now into gold business. How do with the idea. We wanted to utilize the day prises a Swarn Kamal His poetry has been published you handle the pressure? (Golden Lotus), a cash to the fullest. Also, I am always in a hur- in three compilations: “Chand Well, business is a part of life. ry to get back home to my baby (Viaan). prize of Rs 10 lakh and a Pukhraaj Ka”, “Raat Pashminey Ki” I am enjoying this phase of my What are your expansion plans? shawl. and “Pandrah Paanch Pachattar” life when I am resting the actress I am not going to leave any place in According to the Ministry (15-05-75). His short stories are pub- in me and foraying into different the country by this year-end. Everywhere of Information and Broadcast- lished in “Raavi- Paar” (also known as businesses. I have always been there will be a Satyug Gold showroom. ing, Gulzar’s contribution to “Dustkhat” in Pakistan) and “Dhuan” very passionate about every- What are your plans with your jew- mainstream cinema is well recog- (smoke). He is also credited with having cre- thing and hence I have done ellery line? nised, assuring him a place in the ated a new type of stanza in Urdu poetry named those things. I am doing a range exclusively for annals of Indian cinema. Gulzar said he ‘Triveni’ (stanza of 3 lines). What made you foray into the housewives. There will be felt “fulfilled” to get the honour. Gulzar is married to actress Rakhi. The couple have a the gold business? bangles and earrings at very “I am happy and honoured. It is national honour. It is a feel- daughter, Meghna. When their daughter was only one-year- Gold is very important in affordable prices. ing of fulfilment of not one song, screenplay, but the total work old, they separated but never divorced. Meghna grew up our lives and it will always Do you really think gold one does. I feel blessed to get this honour. I am thankful to be because it brings the two only brings happiness? everyone for their love and support. I am thankful to the jury with her father and, after completing her graduation in films most sought after things in Honestly, there are certain members. It is a way of respect which says your work is loved from New York University, went on to direct films like “Fil- life - sukh (happiness) and malpractices in the society and you are on the right path,” he said. samriddhi (prosperity). which involves gold. For Gulzar joins an elite club of legends like , Satya- The Gulzar-Sanjeev Everyone wants to buy gold example, when a girl is mar- jit Ray, V Shantaram, , , because as it's a sign of sta- ried off, there is a huge , Bhupen Hazarika and to partnership resulted in films tus, prosperity and being exchange of gold. I personal- get the Dada Saheb Phalke. able to afford such a valu- ly feel that this is not in favour Though known mostly as a filmmaker and a lyricist, Gulzar like “” (1975), able metal. So if you see of the girl. Even if the parents has always been a poet at heart. Zafri Mudasser Nofil is Senior from that angle, then this want to gift their daughter News Coordinator with PTI His works are steeped in poetic “Mausam” (1975), “Angoor” business, for me, is very gold jewelley during her mar- sensibility and marked by unique lyricism. Regarded as one important. On one hand, I riage, they should be bought of India’s leading Urdu poets, he has been exploring human (1981) and “” am dealing in gold and at in the name of the girl. Buy it relationships and addressing the many facets of life with such the same time, I will be ful- for the girl's security and not insight and sensitivity that has never been done before. (1982) and took Sanjeev filling the dreams of many to fill in the lockers of her in- Born as Sampooran Singh Kalra in a Sikh family to Sar- Kumar to greater heights people too because as laws. dar Makhan Singh Kalra and Sujaan Singh in 1934 in Pak- per our purchase plan What is your style istan’s Punjab in pre-independence India, Gulzar and his in the industry. for the next five years, mantra? family were among the many victims of Partition. The fami- you will get gold from Style has to be innate ly moved to Amritsar but Gulzar came to Bombay and began us at a discount of and it is not something that to work as a garage mechanic while writing poetry during his haal” and “Just Married”. She also authored the biography 37%. I can confi- spare time. can be contrived. However, of her father in 2004 named “Because He Is”. dently say that this Gulzar started his career in 1956 and as a lyricist got his it can be developed, as in With “” in 1971, Gulzar turned to direction. He kind of plan has first break in ’s “Bandini”. The song ‘Mora gora went on to make “Parichay” (1972) and “” (1972), a my case. I always wanted never been ang lai le’, filmed on Nutan, became an instant hit. sensitive look at the travails of a deaf-dumb couple superbly to dress up well. I was from offered so far. On He has worked with leading music directors like played by and Jaya Bhaduri. spot also we a middle-class family. But Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev, , The Gulzar-Sanjeev Kumar partnership resulted in films are offering when I joined films, trav- Shankar Jaikishan, , Laxmikant-Pyarelal, like “Aandhi” (1975), “Mausam” (1975), “Angoor” (1981) and gold at good elled extensively, I Madan Mohan, Rajesh , , A R Rahman, “Namkeen” (1982) and took Sanjeev Kumar to greater prices. learned so much about Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and . He had out- heights in the industry. What is style. standing creative partnerships with R D Burman, Rahman His last directorial outing was starrer “” but that one How do you main- and Bhardwaj. left film direction to focus on his writing work. thing that tain your 'wow' figure? Some of the memorable hits he has penned are ‘Naam One of the most versatile lyricists, Gulzar continues to be makes your I firmly believe in gum jaayega, ‘Tujhse naaraaz nahi’, ‘Is mod se’, ‘Beeti na in great demand with modern filmmakers thanks to his adapt- jewellery line being fit. People think I bitai raina’, ‘Tere bina zindagi se’, ‘Dil dhoondta hai’, ‘Mera ability. His most recent hits are ‘Bidi jalaile’, ‘Kajrare’, ‘Dhan special? don't eat anything. But it's kuchh saamaan’, ‘Roz roz aankhon tale’, ‘Katra katra’ and ta nan’, ‘Raat ke dhai baje’, ‘Darling’ and ‘Hamari atariya pe’ The fact that not the case. I can't diet. ‘Yaara silli silli’. among many others. I have personal- However I tend not to Apart from lyrics, he has contributed to several films Congratulating Gulzar, melody queen Lata Mangeshkar ly sat down and overeat. If I am hungry, I as script, story and dialogue writer. Films directed by recalling her association with him saying her most favourite designed those pieces … eat. But then, I don't snack Gulzar have won numerous awards and critical acclaim. song written by him is ‘Naam gum jaayega’ from the 1977 The jewellery pieces are in-between. And yes, I work Among them are “Mere Apne”, “Koshish”, “Aandhi”, film “Kinara”. young and cool for the women out regularly. (TWF) HEALTHLINES BEAUTY TIPS Make Up Colour Palette Black Spots on Legs and Feet Dr. K.K. Pandey If the lower portion of your leg has black spots or dis- Shahnaz Hussain Orange is already popular and will continue to be so, especially for coloration, or if the colours of the skin of your ankle and Make-up trends for the coming leg is darker than the rest of your body skin, or if you seasons will give you a lot of freedom. fair complexions. Go for neutral shades during the day. Lips are develop swelling in the leg after walking or if after a short They will be a combination of the old walk you feel your legs are stretched-oout and profound- and the new, the dramatic and the outlined with same colour as lipstick. Glossy lips will stay popular. ly fatigued, then all these point not towards skin disease, neutral look. For example, pastel as usually believed, but surprisingly towards disease of up, with the black eye-lined or winged lids with brown or gray eye shadow. (very light) colours in make up will be the veins, which in medical terminology is called Chron- eyed look has been the trend and is This gives a softer effect. Then, apply in vogue (natural look), or one can go ic Venous Insufficiency or C.V.I. gaining in popularity. It will be ruling mascara, which helps to make the for the dramatic look with red lips or Why do black spots appear on leg? eyes look darker and brighter, but heavy eye make-up. For the skin, the fashion trends. Go for dark eyeliner Majority of the women above 30 years of age do suf- prevents the "heavily made-up" look. trend continues to move towards the just under the lower lashes fer from Chronic Venous insufficiency (C.V.I.). This For lipstick, use light pastel colours natural look. The aim is to project a and on upper lid venous disease in most of the ladies starts developing like mauve, browns or pink, provided non-shiny skin texture. For founda- close to just after either pregnancy or delivery of the child. Phys- it complements your skin colour. tions, go for matte ones. A flawless ical exercises and regular daily walk have become non- Colours should not be too intense. If complexion finish will be very existent in our modern day-to-day living. Young males you like, you can wear only lip gloss. the symptoms of C.V.I. appear from the very early age. much in vogue. and females working in call centers, at reception coun- If you wish to go formal, go for What do patients generally complain of? The make up ters, stock exchange and offices of government & multi- plum, wine or burgundy as lipstick The early complaints in a patient of C.V.I. are the colour palette for national companies are falling victim to this debilitating colours. Dark brown or dark grey eye appearance of swelling in the leg and feet by the evening, the coming sea- venous disease, as they are required to sit every day and disappearance of swelling in the morning when the sons range from shadow can be applied over black with legs hanging down in front of computers or stand eyeliner for a muted effect. Or use patient gets up. As the disease progresses, patients of soft shades and continuously for a long period during their working hours. C.V.I. start complaining of mild pain, stretching and ear- natural tones that mauve or pink eye shadow. Go for the Factors responsible for development of black smoky eyes look. After applying eye ly fatigue in the legs. Later on, appear black spots on the are warm and gold- spots skin of legs and feet, which slowly keep on increasing in en…. to pink, red shadow, apply eye liner close to the The supply of oxygen to legs and feet is made possi- size and depth. As the days advance, the same very and orange. Go lashes on upper eyelid. Then ble by pure blood that flows through arteries. After giv- black spots give rise to eczema and ulcer. easy on blusher. smudge it with a cotton bud. Apply lin- ing away oxygen to the legs, the remaining deoxygenat- What to do if you have black spots on leg? Use very little - just er just below lower lashes, then ed impure blood has to go back to lungs through heart Avoid tight belt and clothing aroung your waist. Avoid enough to provide a smudge it. for purification or replenishment with oxygen. The chan- tight panties. natural glow. Bronze For a gala occasion and the nels that carry back impure oxygen-deficient blood from Avoid high-heeled sandals. Low-heeled sandals keep and pink blush for party look, try gold foundation, legs to lung are called veins. This itself explains that muscular pump of your leg active and dynamic. cheeks are expected to add a golden glow to the veins of legs form the drainage system of the leg. If the to catch up during the functioning of veins is deranged by any reason, the Avoid jogging, skipping & exercises which give con- skin. Then apply a golden stant jerks to your knew. Do normal stretching exercis- year. Both dramatic and tinted powder. This adds drainage system of leg and foot becomes faulty. Because of this malfunctioning in drainage systems of legs. This es. the neutral or nude look a golden glow and is will be the trend for lips. ultimately heralds the beginning of swelling and discol- Avoid postures, which require prolonged standing or great for night make-up. Dramatic red for lips contin- oration of leg skin. If timely intervention is not initiated prolonged sitting with legs hanging. Have a break after ues to be in vogue. Red and For glamorous eye make-up, under the guidance of a Cardiovascular or a Vascular one hour of continuous sitting or standing. shades of red, especially coral use brown, bronze and gold eye Surgeon, the black patches which are small in size in the Avoid oily & cholesterol – rich food. Prefer foods hav- is the trend for lips. Plum, wine, shadow. Apply dark brown eye shad- initial stage, will enlarge and deepen and eventually will ing plenty of fibers with low calorie content, which will be dark pink will be popular for the ow in the crease of the lids, to add convert into a non-healing ulcer of leg. helpful for veins. night. Orange is already popular the depth. Highlight under the brows with The one of the main reasons of development of C.V.I. Females should avoid contraceptives or other estro- and will continue to be so, especial- lashes. Extend gold. Outline the eyes with dark eye is deep vein thrombosis in which blood flowing in the leg gen preparations because these medicines dilate the veins that will result into more accumulation of blood into ly for fair complexions. Go for neutral the lines on upper pencil or eyeliner. Apply it on the veins get clotted and thereby block the return flow of the legs. shades during the day. Lips are out- and lower eyelids beyond upper lid, close to the lashes and impure blood. These blood clots may or may not dissolve lined with same colour as lipstick. completely even after treatment. Even if blood clots dis- Do regular and daily morning walk for 5-6 km. eyes, like the 60s heavy eye make up smudge with a cotton bud. Gently Always wear on your legs, the specialized graduated Glossy lips will stay popular. Go for solve completely but not before they have already look. Coloured liners will also be gain- blend a line of kohl or eye pencil on compression stockings. These specialized stocking light pink or beige lipstick during the destroyed valves, which are situated inside the veins. ing in popularity during the coming the lower lid. Try a touch of blusher increase the blood flow and decrease the swelling. They day, with a hint of pearl, or just plain These venous valves control and maintain the unidirec- season. Pastel eyeliners, in blue, yel- at the outer eye, just under the eye- decrease the backpressure of blood in the leg caused lip gloss. Lilac, mauve and light pink tional flow of blood. The destruction of valves of vein low and even orange will be "in" dur- by gravity. This halts the progression of C.V.I. will also find favour for the day. Of brow. For lips, go for coral, wine, deranges the process of upward return of impure blood ing the coming seasons. Any yogic exercise, which gets your legs elevated for course, one should keep in mind the plum, strawberry, red and shades of through veins. The muscular pump of the leg which help Certain colours work best for the a few minutes, will be helpful in controlling this disease time of day, the occasion and your indi- red. A dark pink or rose-red would in pushing the impure blood upwards also becomes occasion. Here are some tips on vidual skin colour tone, while select- look good too. Even brick-red may weak, due to lack of regular daily walk and leg exercise. While in bed during sleep, keep your legs elevated 10 make up colours you can go for: ing make up colours. suit. One can also mix two colours to In some patients, venous valves are either congenitally -12 inches above the chest level. This accelerates the For a casual look, line your eye- Dramatic and heavy eye make- create the desirable effect. absent or under developed since birth. In such patients, returns of impure blood towards the heart.