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THE TIMES OF INDIA the sheen off matter designs Wednesday, January 22, 2003 Charlie’s menace! a smash bash! Page 8 Page 3 TO D AY S LUCKY 814 V alentine s day Getting plenty 820 89 I m feeling fine A six and a four 864 Your Dambola Ticket available in Delhi Times on 19th January, 2003 OF INDIA Numbers already announced : 71, 11, 79, 56, 21, 25, 5, 76, 10, 33, 2, 62 MANOJ KESHARWANI Now,V eeru IT S A BLACK- ARUN KUMAR DAS the power crisis began, we have been receiving almost ban gaya Times News Network 9,000 complaints on a daily basis. Though our paral- lel lines are manned 24 hours, the sheer volume of t’s a high-voltage situation with a twist calls prevents us from attending to every caller.’’ gentleman! in the tale — there’s just no voltage at No situation, though, is grave enough to sho- Iall! And if this is not enough, the Del- ck Delhi power minister Ajay Maken: ‘‘The cri- VINOD NAIR hi Electricity Regulatory Commission sis could stretch till the end of January,by wh- TIMES NEWS NETWORK (DERC) is in the process of hiking power ich time the Rihand-Dadri line will be repair- tariffs from April 1. That’s enough to ma- ed.’’ A tepid assurance, considering that the is strokes on the field might resemble tho- ke Dilliwallas blow their fuse! 440 KV Rihand-Dadri line was meant to be Hse of master-blaster Sachin Tendulkar,but Admits Delhi power secretary Jagdish rectified by January 16, a date that has now it is scene-stealer Shah Rukh Khan that Viren- Sagar,‘‘This is an unprecedented power cr- been extended to January 29. Moreover, der Sehwag is all set to replace on what is now- isis. Our Pragati power plant has been dela- the Rihand-Dadri line provides only 120 familiar ad territory.Meet Virender ‘Mayur’ Se- yed. There was no hike in power tariffs last year, MW of power, while there is a shortage hwag, the newest face of the suiting fabric. so there is the possibility of one this year.The dec- of 500-650 MW.Meanwhile, with no anti- The ace middle-order batsman, who scored ision, though, still lies with the DERC.’’ theft legislation in place, pilferage eats 105 runs in his maiden Test innings, is as comf- The handling of the current power crisis has NEELABH into 1,000 MW of power. ortable before the camera as he is on the crick- left a lot to be desired from the ruling Congress Delhi assembly opposition leader Jagdish et pitch. ‘‘I have signed up as Mayur’s brand am- government, which, incidentally,is in its elect- CURRENT CRISIS Mukhi is vitriolic in his attack: ‘‘The governm- bassador and have just finished a shoot with le- ion year. A majority of ruling party MLAs believe that the sticky ent should step down for not being able to resolve the power cris- nsman Tarun Khiwal, sporting a classical look power situation could spell a blackout for their party.Says an ea- is.’’ The sarkari blame-game continues. The buck, predictably,ta- in outfits courtesy Geisha Designs by Paras and st-Delhi MLA, ‘‘Beyond the power cuts, consumers in my area kes a walk along official corridors — even as the hapless consum- Shalini. I’m, literally,having a ball,’’ says Sehw- have not been able to get through to the helpline numbers which er is left with the plug being pulled right out of his peace of mind. ag who proved his mettle when he scored his in- are constantly engaged.’’ Clarifies a BSES official, ‘‘Ever since [email protected] ternational first century off DIFFERENT STROKES just 70 balls to steer India to victory in a one-day game against New Zealand in Sri Lanka. Destination South Africa. Mission World Dining with the veg edge Cup. Virender Sehwag is single-minded these days. ‘‘Playing cricket is what I like doing best Times News Network expressing love for animals,’’ says Rahul, and I’m enjoying my game. Each and every te- ‘‘In the five months since I turned vegetar- am faces ups and downs, but we are trying our he missing link has finally been fou- ian, I have felt better than ever before.’’ best. With the dates of the World Cup nearing, Tnd. And it establishes a common con- Abroad, there are those like Kim Basin- the whole team is excited at the prospect of goi- nection between celebrities such as Pame- ger, who dare to bare for animal rights. Cl- ng to South Africa and playing its best.’’ Quint- la Anderson, Richard Gere, Paul McCartn- oser home, model Poonam Nath expresses essential Sehwag. The eternal optimist! ey,Martina Navratilova, Amitabh Bachch- her vegetarian side in a more subtle way: So focussed is the young cricketer on his cur- an, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Juhi Ch- ‘‘I have grown tired of a non-veg diet. Whi- rent objective that he actually eats, breathes awla, Pooja Bhatt and Ruby Bhatia — all of le I have compassion for animals, my vege- and sleeps cricket. Talk to him about anything whom are proclaimed vegetarians. The tarianism has nothing to do with them. I else and the conversation falters. Return to top- latest to join the green brigade is John Ab- feel healthy as a vegetarian — that’s it.’’ ic World Cup and his eyes light up: ‘‘We leave for raham, who features in a People for the Et- For designer Rohit Bal, too, being veget- South Africa on January 29, after which we will hical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) ad, arian spells a feel-good factor.‘‘Animals ki- begin rigorous training sessions there. Our mo- wearing a vegetables-only outfit designed ll animals and eat them because they have rale is high and I hope the wickets there are go- by Hemant Trevedi, another veggie. no other option,’’ explains Gudda, ‘‘I was od for us. I will put in my best, regardless of wh- Call it a fad or what you will, but veggies brought up with non-veg dishes of all kin- SUITS HIM FINE! Delhi Times catches the off-the-field sartorial at the outcome is,’’ he says through a smile. are part of a growing tribe. ‘‘More than ke- ds. But ever since I have been associated Virender Sehwag on a sticky wicket? Perish eping me fit, a vegetarian diet is my perso- with PETA, things have changed.’’ style of Virender ‘Mayur’ Sehwag as the cricketer swaps his the thought. He’s all set to hit those sixes — aft- GREEN THEME white flannels for a trend-setting statement (To send this nal choice — it’s the least I can do to help Green is in. In the land of McAloos and er all, yeh dil maange World Cup! the cause of animals. I turned vegetarian Rahul Dev presents the case of yet anot- eggless pastries, the list of shakaharis is a photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) [email protected] around three years back and, for me, vege- her model who has moved to the movies — long one. A garam veg tikki, anyone? tarianism is always in style,’’ says John. and vegetarianism. ‘‘It’s the best way of [email protected] Not just Kabhi Kabhi, he will Bollywood thrives be remembered forever... AFSANA AHMED was to be shot in one night. Moreover, on thriller instinct Times News Network the Bachchans don’t have a daughter, KARISHMA UPADHYAY the other woman. ‘‘As I understand so I figured this would be a beautiful ex- Times News Network it, sensuality and suspense will be trip down memo- perience for them.’’ the new mantra,’’ explains Pooja, Ary lane leads to a Incidentally, Chopra’s association he year was 2002. A series of flo- “Even if the core of a film is love, pe- little-known facet of with the Big B’s parents goes back to a Tps hit Bollywood’s producers ha- ople have to be kept guessing.” While the late Harivanshrai time when he had not met Amitabh. ‘‘I rd. And they began the search for th- Jism is an erotic-thriller, Chura Liya Bachchan’s life. The ce- am a big fan of Dad’s poetry.I met them at one elusive magic formula.... Boo! Hai Tumne, the debut film of Zayed lebrated litterateur and through a common friend when they There’s nothing as spi- Khan, is a classic boy- his wife Teji played Ra- were staying in Delhi,’’ says Chopra. ne-tingling as the idea meets-girl-falls-in-love khee’s parents in the Besides his brief brush with films, of a thriller, with the story with some edge- opening scene of Yash Chopra’s Kabhi the late poet also contributed immens- ‘flesh-and-blood’ theo- of-the-seat suspense. Kabhi. When Chopra saw the movie ag- ely to Silsila with Rang Barse, sung by ry seeming to be a cost- Kyunki thrillers are ain at the recent Asian Festival in Brit- Amitabh. ‘‘We had a Holi scene for wh- effective genre. The sc- what the viewer order- ain, he called up ich we needed a ent of danger in upco- ed, a film about six tee- Amitabh Bachch- MOVING MEMORIES song to uplift the ming movies is more nagers who evoke the an to recall the fo- mood set by the than obvious — wheth- homicidal tendencies nd memories he love triangle play- er it’s the misty Dhund of a killer is what’s rea- has of the film. ed by Jaya, Amita- —The Fog, a psychopa- dy to roll out of Ekta ‘‘Though his bh and Rekha. We th let loose in Baaz or a Kapoor’s production son is a legend, knew about the fo- haunted address in 88, house. ‘‘I absolutely lo- Bachchan Sr nev- lk song penned by Antop Hill. Raaz ve whodunnits,’’ says er associated him- Dad. Amitji ne pa- The current trend of Ekta, ‘‘Moreover, view- self with films. dh ke sunaya and making paisa out of CINE BUZZ ers would have killed But here he was, he discussed it wi- peril started with Vikr- me if I made a drama acting in his son’s th his father befo- am Bhatt’s Raaz.‘‘The- or a love story.If a film movie. I told Ami- re using it for the re are different factors is similar to what they tabh to preserve film. The song bec- that make a thriller lu- watch on TV, not even his copy of Kabhi ame a rage — I am crative. One of these is the star cast, will drag Kabhi with utmo- forever grateful,’’ TV promos, which are them to theatres.’’ And st care,’’ recalls reveals Chopra. much more eye-catchi- if all goes well with Ku- Chopra. The late On Holi, the Ba- ng than those of a love cch To Hai, Ekta has a poet never associ- chchans and close story.Also, for an actor, couple of more thrille- ated himself dire- friends are known this genre is exciting rs in the pipeline. ctly with films; nonetheless, he was pr- to swing to the tune of Rang Barse, because it gives a lot of As for the movies th- oud of Amitabh’s movies. Perhaps, this while Harivanshrai sat in his room and layers to a character, a at churn out moolah, is why he agreed to essay a cameo in joined in with enthusiasm. But this Ho- fact which explains br- trade analyst Taran Kabhi Kabhi. ‘‘While we were shooting li, things will be different. ‘‘It will be di- illiant performances Jism Adarsh says, ‘‘Well-ma- in Kashmir in 1975, the entire Bachch- fficult,’’ says Chopra, ‘‘But life has to by Ajay Devgan in Dee- de thrillers will help an family was with us for a whole mo- move on. Amitabh is lucky to have got wangee or Shah Rukh in Baazigar,’’ ease the current slump in the movie nth,’’ recalls Chopra, ‘‘Jaya literally as- the opportunity to serve his parents. says Bhatt. market.’’ As is the case in all busine- sisted me throughout the making of He is the ideal son.’’ Harivanshrai Bac- Cut to Pooja Bhatt’s Jism, in whi- ss ventures, in movieland too, mon- Kabhi Kabhi. I needed somebody to do hchan, of course, was the ideal father ch desire seems to fuel the bright si- ey matters — and thrillers spell pai- Rakhee’s kanyadaan scene. When I as- to his children. And a man whose con- de of love until the dark reality unfo- sa vasool for the box office! ked Maaji (Teji), she agreed. Accordin- tribution to literature will stand the te- lds, revealing that Bipasha Basu is [email protected] gly, we requested Dad (Harivanshrai). st of time. His memory will go on. There was no dialogue and the scene [email protected] ‘Theatre and films are entirely different mediums’ Are you nervo- JUHI BABBAR your decision to turn actress? been associated with theatre. Theatre us about your Actress My parents are my gurus. I respect th- and films are two entirely different maiden movie On making em. I grew up in awe of my father Raj mediums. Kaash Aap Ha- her debut in Babbar. Since I was born in a filmi How was the experience of shoot- mare Hote? Bollywood family,it was natural for me to consi- ing for Kaash Aap Hamare Hote? I am really excit- der acting. But I wasn’t sure if I want- It was an excellent opportunity to wo- ed about my deb- ed to take it up as a full-time professi- rk with actors such as Om Puri and ut film and not on. So, after school, I enrolled at NIFT my father, Raj Babbar, in my debut fi- nervous at all. I and started designing costumes for lm. Sonu Nigam was very encouragi- consider myself my mother’s theatre group. Dad was ng too. Never was there a moment wh- lucky to have landed such a good role slightly hesitant about my joining fil- en my co-stars let me feel low. in my very first film. Amrita, the cha- legend. Since the film could not be ms, but changed his mind when he What are the kind of roles you are racter I play in Kaash Aap Hamare made in the 1980s due to technical rea- saw me on stage in my mother’s play looking at in the future? Hote, is very close to what I am. But it sons, director Ravinder Peepat decid- Begum Jaan. I joined Kishore Namit I am not here to play a glam doll. A was still a big challenge for me to port- ed to launch me in the role. Kumar’s acting school so that I could good script and a powerful role are my ray her character because this role How have your parents — Raj and get the basic grounding in acting, wh- pre-requisites for selecting a film. was written for Smita Patel, who is a Nadira Babbar — contributed to ich I feel is a must, even though I have MANISHA ALMADI

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Photos: SUNIL KATARIA WATCH OUT! e is conspicuous on the ramp with ‘Leisure’ has now been his tall, six-feet-two-inch frame. The 20-something Shawar Ali, shifted from page 2 to barely two-years old in glam-biz, page 4. For an all-enco- is already a name to reckon with. mpassing guide to ent- Considering he has his roots in ertainment, turn to page Bhopal, Shawar has come a long 4 for comic strips, Daily way. ‘‘I had always dreamt of be- Hing part of the glamour industry,’’ he says. ‘‘But, Crossword, Indiatimes having been born and brought up in a small town, Dating, TV/film/event lis- I didn’t even know how to go about doing things tings and Bol Tara Bol to reach my goal.’’ However, Lady Luck smiled on him when he applied for the Grasim Mr India contest in 1998. Not only was Shawar selected, he was adjudged Mr Best Physique and was amongst Eng Teck Bee Vijender Gupta and Rata Keswani the final six winners! That opened many avenues in the glamour- biz for Shawar. And one day, he got the op- portunity to meet Mumbai designer Hemant Trevedi. Soon after, assignments started flow- ing in from Mumbai and Shawar decided to shift base there. ‘‘I was received so well by the industry that even now when I think of it, I feel overwhelmed by the love and warmth meted out to me,’’ he says with a smile. Rajeev Kher Vintage With a number of campaigns including Smirnoff Vodka, Monte Carlo, Titan Fas- track, Maruti Wagon R, Trigger Jeans, Charms Cigarette and Hero Hondato his carcar caravancaravan credit, Shawar also has the distinction of being the only Indian model to have

t’s a beauty pageant with a differ- gic tales of their glori- ence. In which beauties only above ous past.... Standing the age 50 can participate! Sounds next to them were their unbelievable? Check out The Her- proud owners who con- I itage Motoring Club of India which tinue to nurture and organised The Purolator Heritage Motor- maintain these cars like ing Rally at Hotel Oberoi on a bright and pampered kids. No won- warm Thursday afternoon. der, all the cars and mo- The beautiful and elegant vintage vehi- bikes owned by HMCI cles parked there gleamed in the sun, nar- members are in excel- rating the nostal- lent running condition. ShawarShawar Diljeet Titus standing next to the matador red Chevrolet Belair which was conspicuous for its ali: gleaming gorgeous looks, said he acquired it two years ago. Also part of the rally were HMCI-president HUNK-YHUNK-Y DORYDORY KC Anand with his beauti- ful 1957 Mercedes, general secretary Ranjit Malik, participating with his worked with Calvin Klein as his in-house 1927 Minerva AL, and ch- K C Anand and Tarun Thukral model. ‘‘It was really a good break and I ancel- modelled there for CK Jeans,’’ he adds. lor of Boasting a well-sculpted body, it’s little ex- che- wonder that Shawar has a fetish for fit- quer ness. ‘‘I am extremely particular about Tarun my workout schedule,’’ he says. ‘‘I do Thakral with cardio every day and follow a very con- his 1946 Buick trolled diet regime too.’’ Needless to say, Super. it shows! The rally With Bollywood being the ultimate goal was flagged off for most models, are movies in the the following pipeline for Shawar as well? ‘‘Although I morning from do have several offers in hand, both of Hotel Le Meri- hero as well as anti-hero, probably be- dien. Needless cause of my unconventional looks, I am to say, onlook- still biding my time before signing on the ers were dotted line,’’ he informs. Till then, Bolly- charmed as the wood’s loss is the ramp’s gain! beauties headed Zakriev and Mariya Galadi VINOD NAIR Zakriev and Mariya Galadi for Jaipur.... ACHIEVERS ALL! WHAT’S HOT ’N’ hey arrived late. HAPPENING? The fog had held up Ttheir flights. But The Capital’s skyline the small-screen stars now boasts of yet anoth- who touched down in the er happening joint for Capital for the award-giv- the party-revellers. Apt- ing ceremony organised ly christened Capitol, by the All India Achiev- this Ashoka Hotel based ers’ Conference at Ho- club-pub boasts of being tel Taj Palace recent- one of the biggest night ly, were unfazed. clubs in the country Popular star Shweta spanning over three dif- Keswani of Des ferent areas. In the mid- Mein Nikla Hoga dle is the large bar Chand was all Aman Verma and Suresh Oberoi counter with spirits and smiles as she a large wooden dance- Ali floor, besides a variety of Asghar alias Kamal of Ka- bites -- including Thai, hani Ghar Ghar Kii and Chinese, Continental Ashish Kaul, that’s Arya- and Indian --too. It also maan of Kkussum fame. has music spanning a va- ‘‘It’s at times like these that riety of tastes.... we feel so encouraged,’’ „ 8 pm onwards said Ali as the others nod- ded. Also present was film After having tasted suc- star and MP Raj Babbar, cess at the Raddison Ho- who spoke about his chil- tel, its Superstars and dren’s debut in films. And, Great Kabab Factory pub of course, Suresh Oberoi, and eatery have opened who seems to be one of their outlets in Noida the most popular guys too. Gourmets can enjoy Shweta Keswani Ali Asghar and Ashish Kaul with the organisers. After all, he a meal out with a range shared the spotlight with Am- has been receiving the award for a of sit-in buffets, 120 vari- an Verma of Khulja Sim Sim, number of years in a row! eties of kababs, briyanis, seven different breads.... „ Open all days: 7 pm to 11 pm „ The one thing I love about Delhi is winter. Cool Sundays: 12.30 pm breeze, hot parties.... I always look for a reason to 3.30 pm and 7 pm to come here in the winter months! to 11 pm

„ The food here is great. Delhi offers some of Basant Bharti promises the best Indian cuisine I have ever had! to be an enjoyable evening for lovers of „ Wide roads. After having lived in Mumbai dance and music. Cele- for so long, I suddenly find myself in the brating the first anniver- middle of a lot of space, whenever I come sary of DD Bharti will be here! artistes of Generation „ The city, being the Capital, is quite neat Next. They will be per- and clean. I don’t even mind the distances. forming on the theme — In fact, I love them. Basant. „ Siri Fort Auditorium. 6.30 pm

Delhi The exotica of Gujarat will be there. Indulge in Delhi! Ahmedabad-based fash- Sushma Reddy ion designer Anuradha Vakil’s exotic lines. Be it „ What I also love about this city is the bandhini dyed in vegeta- fact that a number of my friends are bles colours in tussar here. So it is always fun to be here even silks or Kalidar kurtas when I am on a business trip. teamed with churidars and elaborate odhanas, the designer has ‘em all. „ The one place I love to hang around is In addition, there will at the PVR complex. With many eater- also be a host of other ies adjoining it, it is always fun walk- outfits made in tradition- ing around there. al fabrics in revivalistic styles. „ And when it comes to fashion, Delhi „ Carma near Qutub has the best of designers. I love clothes Minar. 3 pm and I love to be here to shop designer- wear from 1mg, Santushti and Amba- (With contributions from vata Complex. Divya Vasisht)

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hatever cynics may cialite (Divya Dutta) for a Wchoose to say about story and realises that there CERTAINLY NOT IN BAD TASTE! Page Three, the fact re- is more to her than meets CERTAINLY NOT IN BAD TASTE! mains that the phenomenon the eye. hey braved the dense fog of the evening. After all, a Kher,Subodh Gupta, Sudarshan Shetty and Bala working has the city in its grip. But when it comes to expos- good and interesting party had been promised at Apee- together on some interesting concepts. While some ing her life in Tjay Media Gallery, way off on the Badarpur border. There was Priti and Bharti’s rendition in steel, a fashion in- are content print, he be- What made it all the more intriguing was the party’s title — stallation of costumes reminiscent of the Shakespearean with their Inspiration gins to dither, Bad Taste! Sure then, the party-revellers were all there, with age, a straight-lined chair embellished with sequins, furni- names on it since his in- faux fur well in place, smiles intact, off-shoulders glistening ture created out of handmade paper that interplayed between — a great am- enough! terviewee has through and even a fitted coat in thick fleece! lights and spaces.... bition ful- now become Conceived by the lady who believes in experiments — Sharan As techno sounds resounded, those spotted letting their hair filled, there his muse. ‘‘I Apparao — and perfected to the T by the artistic Preeti Paul, down at this party launch were curator Peter Negy, Gerome are others have been Bad Taste, proved to be an interesting interface between de- who replaces Laurent de Gaulle as the cultural attache at the who go a step reading Del- sign and art. French embassy,Priti, Priya and Shirin Paul who are always beyond. Like hi Times So, while on one end were fashion designer Puja Nayyar,tex- such a beautiful trio, Vicky Sawhney, Anupam Poddar, Deeya and since the tile designer Anupam Poddar, metal sculptor Priti Kalyani Chawla who came with pals Binita Singh and Gu- Tony Singh, time it was Paul, interior designer Rajiv Saini, jewellery de- nita Thukral and soon got talking to the celebrity hair- the serial launched,’’ signer Nirmala Rudra, on the other end were dresser Charlie from Jacques Dessange. The entire makers. This says Deeya. artists who excel in modern art like Bharti party left in a convoy to fight the fog.... time round, ‘‘It inspired they have me to do this been in- film on ALL SMILES! Rani Mukherjee with Aamir Khan share spired by our ‘crimes of a table at a private party hosted recently Page Three passion’ for into making Zee TV’s new a full-length series, Kam- film, Chu- bakht Ishq.’’ rake Dil Is the story Mera for Zee Television. based on real-life incidents? The plot reads something ‘‘Yes, it is. I am sure some- like this: A journalist (Ram one will read their life in it Kapoor) investigates the life but I am not revealing any- of a Page Three (read Delhi thing more than that,’’ says Times, says the director) so- Deeya. Need we say more?

Shabnam Arora and Priya Paul Ranbir Kaleka and Anupam Poddar Photos: SATISH JAISWAL

Guneeta Thukral and Binita Singh Faredo Khan Kalyani Chawla with Priti Paul

fter the all-girl band ing some fast catchy music. AViva hit big-time with The people on the floor sure their first album, the boys Boys will be boys! loved the number Meri too decided to go ahead and Boys will be boys! neend ud gayee hai, mera follow the same path. And chain kho gaya the Band of Boyz came into hai... being. With Karan Oberoi, Taking a bre- who is also a model and has ak, Karan said done a few serials for the tel- that they have ly, Sharin Vargis of Movers already tasted & Shakers’ fame, Sid- a slice of suc- dhartha Haldipur, Chai- cess after being tanya Bhonsle, grandson of signed up to veteran singer Asha Bhonsle sing for Balls, a and Sudhanshu Pandey film made by who again is a popular TV Manu Ku- artiste, the band has got go- maran which is still under production. As the hosts, Manu Kumar- an and Umang Tewari, went around ensuri- ng everyone was enjoying Manu Kumaran with the Band of Boyz themselves to the hilt, amon- ing and is al- ched down in the Capital to gst those present to freak-out ready becom- sing at Spice Garden and on the music of the evening ing quite pop- needless to say, had the were Indipop singer Gurse- ular with Indi- crowd on their feet! They wak Mann and actor Mukul pop listeners. sang numbers from their al- Dev, taking a break from his Mukul Dev with Umang Tewari The group tou- bum Yeh Bhi Woh Bhi, boast- busy Bollywood schedule.... Far from the madding Photos: RONJOY GOGOI CROWD! quiet, idyllic little place. That’s how the charming cultural hub, Sanskriti A Kendra, Anandagram, lying hidden on the Gurgaon-Mehrauli stretch could well be de- scribed. Housing a museum of everyday art in- cluding India’s largest collection of ancient In- dian terracota and pottery art, it is home to visiting artists from the world over, who come here to work and feel inspired by its beautiful environs. Sunday afternoon witnessed an unusual luncheon party in which corporates were es- pecially invited so that they could see and ap- Abhishek Singhvi with Som Pal preciate not just the slice of Indian culture here, but also the facilities created for the artists. The cool winter afternoon saw CM-Sanskriti, OP Jain, emphasising the need to have corporate support to develop facilities for artists. Needless to say, a huge corporate attendance marked the occasion. There was senior advocate and trustee AM Singhvi, senior-advocate OP Vaish, Anil Bhandari of International Travel House, Pankaj Bhargava of GE Capital Services, Tanaj Sarna of Marubeni Itouchu Steel Corporation who walked in with his wife and child. Also seen enjoying the facilities and the idyllic environs of the place as they were taken around for a guided tour were RA Poddar of Godfrey Phillips, Rohtas Mal of Bharti Tele Ventures, Vipen Kapur of Ballarpur industries, former po- lice commissioner MV Kaushal, secretary of company affairs VK Dhall and RM Mehta, vice president-income tax tribunal, among others. The guests were seen interacting with the artists from France who are here to work on the theme of recycling theme and also those from Chhatisgarh Manju and O P Vaish who are preparing a consignment for the London Museum. The afternoon do conclud- ed with a sumptuous lunch....

Raman Bhatia with Brent Burkholder Rushi and Tanaj Sarna with Kush

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■ One hurricane deposited enough water on Baquio on the Philippines to cover the WHEN THE PARENT TURNS PIRANHA entire island to a depth of 3 feet. ■ am a 22- After shifting to various along with her friends took following me for a few days. I the police headquarters. I John F Kennedy and War- year-old villages in Rajasthan, finally me to Indore. I would clean was very scared. I was totally reached there. But I was told ren Harding were the only Igirl, be- my father started his own eat- and cook for them, when they frustrated and dejected. I fi- that Madam does not sit United States presidents to be survived by their fathers. longing to a ing joint in one of the vil- would go for their classes. I nally decided to commit sui- there. One person saw me and ■ lower mid- lages. But three things in our was happy but it was very cide. But I wanted to die in asked me to wait and told that Right behind Christmas dle-class fam- lives never changed — my fa- short-lived. Soon their such a place where nobody he would send me to her. I and Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday ranks as the ily. We lived ther’s ever increasing habit of course ended and they came recognised me. So I boarded a was dying of hunger but kept ■ in a village in drinking, deterioration in my back leaving me in the em- train without knowing where waiting. Finally, the same third-largest occasion for The Taylor-Burton dia- Rajasthan. My parents had a mother’s health and argu- ployment of a telephone it was heading. I was broken, person came, accompanied Americans to consume food, mond is a dazzling 69.42-carat love marriage, which was ments between both of them. booth owner. I started living my stomach was aching bad- by his friend. They took me in according to the National pear-shaped diamond. Cartier Football League. bought the diamond at auc- never accepted by their fami- Finally, when I was 15 years’ on my own in the small room ly.I fell asleep. But the ticket- a bus and got down near a ■ Reportedly, Clint tion. Screen actor Richard lies. That’s why we never had old my mother’s patience given by my employer. But checker soon woke me up. park. Realising something Eastwood wore the Burton bought the rare any relatives visiting our gave way and she died. very soon I was thrown out They asked me where I was fishy, I asked the man con- same poncho in all house. Since my childhood I My life changed after that. for stealing money, which I going. I asked back where the cerned as to where they were stone the very next day

PURSUIT three of his famous for his wife, Elizabeth had seen my father drink and Now I was the sole target of never did. train was going. They lau- taking me. He said he would spaghetti Westerns (A Taylor,an avid collector parents fight bitterly, locking my father’s wrath. ghed and asked for take me to Madam but want- Fistful of Dollars, For a of diamond jewellery. me and my elder brother in Thrashing increased the ticket. When I told ed to rest for a while in the Few Dollars More, WHAT WENT WRONG ■ The first CD pressed in the bathroom. My father day by day.His health them that I was not park. I could guess they were and The Good, The the United State for com- worked in a small restaurant. also started failing Kiran Bedi having one, they thr- trying to retain me till it was Bad, and the Ugly) TRIVIAL mercial release was Bruce My mother never kept well. and so was my atten- eatened that they wo- dark. I ran away while they directed by Sergio Springsteen’s Born in the Two things annoyed her dance in school. I uld take me to the po- were talking. With great diffi- Leone in the 1960s. ■ It is a world of sharks for unprotected USA. throughout her life — her started working to girls. lice station. I asked if culty and by changing many parents disowning her and meet my day-to-day ■ With their mothers no more, many girls the police would give buses, I reached her office the man for whom she left her expenses, as he never are at a risk from their father. me food. They looked again. All the money I had family turned out to be a gave me even a single ■ Ignorance is the bane for such hapless astonished with my was spent. I was crying of drunkard. Even at the time of penny. With the mon- girls. reply and took me to hunger and fear. Fortunately, my admission to school, my ey that I earned I used their compartment. I one lady inspector Manju father was drunk. He misre- to buy food for me saw that they were Lata saw me. She gave me ported my age, which was and fodder for my goat, which Thereafter, I worked in drinking. They tried to bar- food to eat and took me to her never corrected till date. was very dear to my mother.I many places: hospital, nurs- gain me for food, which I place. Next morning I finally Once my brother suffered also started cooking separate- ery school, gas agency etc. In strongly refused. Finally,they met Madam and narrated my from chicken pox and was ad- ly as my father was fond of almost all the places I allowed me to travel in the story.She immediately called mitted to hospital. My father eating non-vegetarian food worked, I met men who of- last (overcrowded) compart- NAVJYOTI and I was sent went to hospital drunk and as which I abhorred. fered me everything if I could ment for Rs 200. I came to there. Now I work in NAVJY- soon as he touched my broth- My father’s drinking con- relax my virtues a bit. Since I know that the train was going OTI and stay in the shelter er, he had fits and he died. tinued and he drank to death. was an outspoken girl, I al- to Delhi. I suddenly remem- home. At last the nomad in After that my mother treated I was now all alone as my par- ways used to snub such peo- bered Madam’s name and I me has got a foothold. me like her son. She wanted ents never told me anything ple and leave. One day a boy decided to meet her. (NAVJYOTI is also trying to me to be a police officer. about our relatives. That held my hand on the road. I On the railway station I locate her relatives if any, for However, I was too small at time I got friendly with a girl reported it to the policeman asked for Madam’s address. long-term rehabilitation. She that time and never paid at- in one of the houses where I standing nearby. However, in One of the shopkeepers was appears to be in need of inten- tention. was working as a maid. She spite of his warning he kept kind enough to direct me to sive care and counselling) Use & throw, watch pollution grow DIVYA VASISHT ‘‘Technology will make great advances Style with strings attached? Times News Network by then and the cellphone will be used as VINOD NAIR bangles, ‘‘I have quite a collection a terminal device but, beyond the mar- Times News Network you know! Beads apart, I have ou want to talk the talk, but it no ket for second-hand handsets, the bracelets lined with crystal. The longer rings a bell. So, what hap- garbage bin lies in waiting.’’ Adds envi- t’s all about pulling the right sad part is that whether it’s beads Ypens when all’s not well with ronmental activist Shashank Gupta, ‘‘In strings — style strings, that is. or crystal which adorn them, ban- your cell? You try to get it repaired and, the future, we will see a deluge of these ITalk of stringed bracelets and gles break real fast.’’ if that doesn’t work, it moves from the small wireless devices making their way one conjures up a picture perfect of The best thing about bracelets, of pocket to the dust-bin. And so to landfills.’’ a fashion statement which is hip, course, is that they have ‘economi- starts a story which is injurious Beep-deep in everything hop and happening — all rolled into cal’ written all over them. Throw in to health. For, cellphones, even from SMS to WAP, cellphones, one. Chic, a wide range when they are ‘dead’, contain unfortunately, aren’t made to fun and ele- NECESSARY ACCESSORY to choose livewire pollutants and harm- last forever. And then, the go- gant are just from, and ful chemicals. ing gets tough. ‘‘If a cellphone some of the terms there is virtually a Reports in the US reveal is beyond repair, we de-as- used by wearers of matching bracelet for that consumers would have semble it and use its various stringed bracelets to each and every garm- discarded more than 500 mil- components,’’ says Sony- describe the current ent you wear! ‘‘When lion mobilephones by 2005 — a Erricson India GM Sudhin craze, but there are it comes to stringed high figure which is even Mathur, ‘‘But since a large undoubtedly more epi- bracelets, there is so higher on pollution, according proportion of India’s cell- thets. Many more, in much to choose from to environmental research phones is sold in the grey fact; after all, variety — beads, Swarovski groups. ‘‘Cellphones contain market, I see the distinct pos- is the spice of the crystal and stones, huge amounts of polluting sibility of these gadgets head- stringed bracelet’s life. Tibetan stones, nylon metals such as lead, arsenic ing for the dustbin.’’ And this brings us strings, chains, thre- and cadmium,’’ informs Officially speaking, the to beads — small-sized ads,’’ gushes fashion Bharti Chaturvedi, director of Central Pollution Control Bo- accessories which designer Ranna Gill, Chintan, an NGO, ‘‘Besides, the ard doesn’t see the disposal of make for a big impact. whose fascination for flame-retardants in cellphones cellphones as a serious issue as The Western accesso- stringed bracelets create toxic dioxins when in- of now. ‘‘Nevertheless, we are ry market included. threads its way thro- cinerated in equipped to ‘‘Beads, coupled with ugh time. garbage dum- CELLPHONE CONTAMINATION deal with cell- coloured stones and crystal, are the Incidentally,going by what acces- ps.’’ phone waste. ‘in’ thing in the world of stringed sory designer Neera Nath has to In the Capital’s context, there are cur- Catalytic convertors present a solution bracelets,’’ offers model-turned-ac- say,beads will always play a part in rently 1.1 million cellphone-users as to the problem.’’ cessory-designer Priya Kakkar, ‘‘In defining the fashion of the day. ‘‘I against a national total of around 6 mil- Harit Nagpal, vice-president (sales fact, I used nylon thread to create have created plenty of beaded lion. But India could well go the America and marketing), Essar-Hutchison, be- quite a few bead bracelets last bracelets for export. I personally way sooner than soon, going by Airtel lieves that ‘‘there is a long way to go be- year.’’ feel that it’s how one treats the CEO Sarvjeet Singh Dhillon’s prediction fore cellphones pose a threat to the env- Model/compere Shefali Talwar, beads that matters,’’ offers Neera. that the country will answer the call of ioronment — atleast in India.’’ If only. in turn, is an ardent fan of bead [email protected] 30-40 million cellphones by 2004-5. [email protected] Walk the walk,count the cash connection, all it takes to it, ‘‘Nobody seems to realise pocket the moolah is an ap- that the cost of living has pearance — stepping on the gone up manifold.’’ ramp is an option, not a com- Moving on to choreogra- pulsion. phers, the fashion folk who The average pay-packet control a show from behind hovers around the Rs 18,000 the scenes, the undercurrent mark — but models feel their of being ‘underpaid’ contin- time and talent are worth ues to create ripples. more. ‘‘Modelling is a short- Elaborates choreographer lived career. Besides, there Tanya Lefebre, ‘‘We receive aren’t really too many well- amounts in the Rs 50,000- known models in the fray. 75,000 bracket and I feel that Considering these factors, we are grossly underpaid models aren’t paid enough,’’ considering the amount of reasons model-turned actor work we do.’’ Adds Harmeet Rahul Dev,who makes a cool Bajaj, who claims to earn Rs Rs 25,000-40,000 per show. 80,000-85,000 per show, Dino ‘‘Price tags Morea’s price, MODEL YODEL depend on as a model, os- who’s hot cillates between Rs 20,000- and who’s not. The fact is 30,000. ‘‘But I still feel that that certain faces — beauty models are underpaid. pageant title-holders and Despite entering films, I still Bollywood actors for in- do shows because I enjoy stance — sell.’’ But then, them — but I do shows at my fashion shows need to sell price.’’ well considering the volume So much for the men. of moolah pumped in. ‘‘The Hottest among the haute in total cost of a show could be the ladies’ league is Bipasha anything between Rs 1.5 Basu, who is reported to de- lakh to Rs 8-9 lakh,’’ reveal mand a whopping Rs 50,000- choreographers Asha and plus. But not all models com- Vidyun Singh. Like they say, mand such hefty pay big is beautiful when you’re cheques — their dil maange talking about bucks. more. As Fleur Xavier puts [email protected] YOU’VE GOT MALE ■ Milind Soman: Rs 40,000-60,000 ■ Dino Morea: Rs 20,000-30,000 ■ Rahul Dev: Rs 25,000-40,000 ■ Arjun Rampal: Rs 20,000-50,000 ■ Tarun Arora, Inder Mohan Sudan, Tarun Raghvan: Rs 20,000-30,000 ■ Ajay & Vijay Balhara: Rs 15,000-20,000 WOMEN ON TOP ■ Bipasha Basu, Pooja Batra: Rs 50,000-plus Times News Network tags have sky-rocketed and ■ Madhu Sapre, Sheetal Malhar, Nayanika they’re going only one way: Chaterjee: Rs 25,000-30,000 ig city, big bucks. up. So, let’s play the num- ■ Jessie Randhawa, Dipannita Sharma, Fleur Bigger still on the bers game and find out who Xavier, Yana Gupta: Rs 22,000-25,000 Bramp. In this world figures where. ■ Joey Matthews, Nethra Raghuraman, Laxmi where strut and smile rule Time was when models Rana, Carol Gracias, Vidisha Pawate: Rs 15,000- the roost, the Capital’s cat- walked the walk for Rs 3,000- 20,000 walkers are sporting wide 5,000 per show. Today, high- ■ Sapna Kumar, Michelle Innes, Bhawna Sharma, grins. It’s all about money, end models demand Rs Bhawna Singh: Rs 12,000-15,000 honey — and bulky pay 20,000-25,000 — not a penny ■ Shivani Kapoor: Rs 8,000 packets are as much in fash- less. What’s more, if it’s a (All figures are based on information provided by industry insiders) ion as haute couture. Price model with the Bollywood

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Sunset Boulevard in the early Down in Miami, Christina morning hours. ‘‘She looked and her pals downed tequila completely out of it,’’ says an and rum at a nightspot called eyewitness. ‘‘Her make-up Mynt, say sources. ‘‘Then, for SRK uncensored! some reason, Christina decid- ed she wanted to see a movie,’’ A short ‘n’ snappy session with ing to you is... says the source. ‘‘So they the King of the Khans Shah To me sin is lies. I don’t think moved on to a local theatre, Rukh Khan any vice is bad. I don’t think and when they got there, she What do you hate in your date? there are any vices in this bought plenty of candy and Ah, it’s been a long time since world. I don’t think doing any- munchies. After the flick end- I’ve dated anyone. I really thing is wrong, because even a ed, she and her entourage won’t be able to comment on thief is right — he does it be- split, but left a ton of garbage that. The last date I had was cause it’s his point of view. on the floor, to the utter dis- with Bharat Shah or Sanjay Your sex appeal Leela Bhansali. Those are the Whatever it is, it is very deep, only kind of dates I have. because I have not yet been Christina Aguilera’s What do you love in your able to discover it. Every- mate? one says it’s the eyes, so worried uncle is I think I just want her to I’ll stick to that. Be- be gentle. She should cause I know my begging her to stop House cleaning be kind and soft-heart- nose, my lips, my partying, get help ed. That’s a ears and hair can- for Jennifer... small re- not be sexy, so it and sober up —- aid In Manhattan quest must be the eyes. before it’s too late Mstar Jennifer Lopez and a is cleaning house in Holly- small de- wood — fiance Ben Af- sire. I think gust of the ushers.’’ fleck’s bachelor pad, that that’s what Christina her- is! Ben’s pool table is going we all look self admits that out and so is his jukebox. for — kind- she ‘‘went thro- His big king bed is gone! ness. ugh a little break- Said a pal, ‘‘Ben knew You desire down around Ap- there was no way Jennifer Right now, ril because I felt was going to sleep in the I just that I couldn’t tr- same bed where he had want to ust anyone.’’ She slept with other women!’’ improve added, ‘‘I’d defi- Meanwhile, J Lo and the nitely be open to Ben made do in whole going to a thera- a $17,000-a- status pist.’’ Good idea, month of the Christina says Uncle Jo- apartment Indian film in- Christina: hann. But he dustry vis-a-vis while think she’s out of was feels that the sto- they the work I do. I control!’’ declares smudged ries about her filmed know I can’t the 22-year-old pop and her drinking and br- Jersey change the diva Christina’ss lo- OUT OF CONTROL! eyes were eakdown are Girl in whole film ving uncle, Johann rolling around.’’ symptoms of a New industry. Aguilera, after hear- Christina’s head much larger pr- York. Sin accord- ing stories about her flopped from side to side, oblem — one that wild antics. ‘‘I’m her legs were buckling and he claims began Iafraid for her. This is my love- she seemed ready to pass out with misguided ly little niece, who was a car- as she was helped to her car feelings about ing, good girl. But she’s acting by pals, adds the eyewitness. her parents who crazy. Christina, we love you. Then on a recent visit to divorced when Vivek, Kareena Get some help, please, for your New York City,she dropped she was six. ‘‘S- sake and your family’s sake!’’ big bucks on champagne he’s drinking, The plea from Johann, a and lap dances at a pair of she’s falling Merchant Marine seaman, strip clubs. ‘‘Christina ap- down in public,’’ TEAM UP! comes on the heels of Christi- pears not to have a handle he notes. The sin- na’s boozing-and-cruising on her drinking,’’ a ger’s grandpar- e’s the hottest new star kid on the birthday bash in the Bahamas source says. ‘‘I’ve ents are also urg- block. And she’s the hottest star-kid on on December 18. Unsteady on watched her, and one ing her, ‘‘Please H the horizon too. Vivek Oberoi and her feet, she was pho- night she didn’t just have Christina, get Kareena Kapoor are surely one happening tographed in a skimpy outfit one or two to put you in help. We love you pair. And they’re all set to set the screen siz- guzzling beer at 10 am at the the mood. She kept down- and it breaks our zling. A rumour has it that the director duo — Atlantis resort - and a source ing one after another, hearts to see our Abbas Mustan have signed Kareena for an says she was flying high again like the only way to beautiful girl in dan- author-backed role opposite Vivek. Here’s a that night at Club 601. A few have fun is to get plas- ger!’’ little secret. Apparently, Kareena claims the weeks earlier, the singer was tered. And she didn’t Are you listening, role is radically different from anything she seen stumbling out of ‘The seem to care that she Christina? has done before and will shock the audi- Whiskey Bar’ off LA’s fabled was doing it in public.’’ ence. Now is that a negative role or what? Any guesses? Shocks are something Ka- reena has always given audiences. Re- no-no.’’ member the time she claimed she would More doctor talk make a good pair with Rahul Gandhi? Friends gets tumbles out, along with loads of info she’s gleaned from pregnancy books. About trimesters, nutrition, the baby’s the axe... growth. Madhuri’s en- BC Entertainment Warner Bros Television to joying her pregnancy to- President, Jeff Zuc- bring the Emmy-winning tally. Ask her whether N ker, finally did som- show back in the fall of 2003 she’s feeling complete as ething he has long been re- for 18 more episodes, six a woman and she gri- luctant to do — proclaim segments fewer than a typi- maces, ‘‘Frankly, I don’t the impending end of the cal season order, for a re- need to take on roles to smash hit sitcom Friends. ported licence fee of $10 feel complete. I’ve always Speaking at NBC’s winter million per episode. ‘‘Yes, felt complete. Besides, I showcase for television crit- that will be the final season. haven’t become a mother ics, Zucker said Friends, Even I acknowledge that — yet. All I can say is that now in its ninth season as the 10th and the final year everything has hap- of the best comedy pened at the right time on television,’’ for me.’’ Zucker said. ‘‘The The baby,due in April, door is not open af- will no doubt be born in ter that.’’ the States. ‘‘It’ll grow up Under the renew- there too,’’ she guffaws. al deal, NBC would ‘‘Because the father pay the AOL Time works there.’’ The men- Warner Inc produc- tion of Dr Sriram Nene tion unit a reported naturally leads to a $10 million per whole new set of episode, making queries. Fielding all of Friends the most ex- them with equanimity pensive prime-time she says, ‘‘He’s terribly sitcom in history. excited and already The show will join weaving dreams about the lofty ranks of the baby. It’s a delightful comedies that have time for both of us. He remained on the air SHE’SSHE’S calls me up every day to at least 10 seasons, enquire about my including The Lucy health.’’ Show, My Three GLOWING! Does the arrival of the GLOWING! baby suggest her retire- Sons, Cheers, Happy Days, Mash and kay, for those rience for a woman. Suddenly, ment from the industry? the network’s biggest come- The Simpsons. who are simply I’ve become responsible for an- Retorts Madhuri, ‘‘Really, I dy success since Seinfeld, As the highest-rated com- dying to know, other life within me. I have to find it so stupid. I have family will positively, absolutely edy on television, Friends she’s filled out take care not to exert myself. support, my in-laws are real end its run after has been one of NBC’s pleasantly. The And to be careful about every- gems and seriously, I don’t its upcoming hottest properties O have to give up my career. I’m tummy is hinting at a convex thing I do. But I’m quite 10th season. throughout its curve. Yes, she’s showing. bindaas and do my own thing. treating my pregnancy as a NBC last run and Zucker Madhuri Dixit is five months Mom, of course, keeps scold- short break and I’ll be back in month acknowledged pregnant. And she’s glowing ing me! Luckily, after the first the studios after that. But it’s struck a that no other like a million diyas. Clearly, month of morning sickness, too early to say anything right deal sitcom has yet she’s enjoying her impending I’ve been fine,’’ Madhuri now. I don’t want to speculate with emerged to fill motherhood and all the atten- smiles. ‘‘And no, I don’t feel on the future, anything can its shoes. The tion that’s being showered on like eating khatta kairi or imli happen. For the time being, return of her. as in the movies! But I do get I’m taking each day as it Friends for a Flashing that trademark the urge to eat teekha khana comes. I’m being offered 10th season smile, she exults, ‘‘I cannot sometimes. My doctor tells me movies even now but I haven’t gives NBC a bit even begin to tell you how it that I have to eat small meals signed anything on. Because more breathing feels to be pregnant. You have and eat healthy. All those for the moment, I just want to room. to go through it to understand grandma’s tales of eating ghee concentrate on the baby. it. It’s the most thrilling expe- and heavy food are an absolute (Fimfare Online) Enter, the Rais! Elton’s secret ambitions ir Elton John is appar- While the millionaire hey don’t hail from a fil- S ently harbouring ambi- might have to work on his mi lineage, and neither tions to become a soap star. East London accent, he is no T did they ever have any The singer is eager to join stranger to the world of act- Godfather steering them the cast of East Enders for a ing. He is set to appear in an through the inroads of film- few episodes, according to episode of hit US comedy presenter-turned-actor Will And Grace. In the dom. But here is another Shane Ritchie, episode, one of family that has just who plays Que- Will’s friends stepped into the gates of en Victoria’s goes into hiding Bollywood’s filmi families’ new landlord. because he abode. It’s the Rais. With ‘‘It seems every- thinks the ‘‘gay their first home production body watches mafia’’ is after Dil Ka Rishtaa, the entire East Enders,in- him. The star Rai parivaar make their de- cluding megas- warns his mob but in Bollywood. Aditya tars,’’ said is very real in- Rai as producer and Vrin- Shane, adding, deed and that da Rai as a script writer. ‘‘Elton John has they’d better be And the fourth member is told me he careful, other- the head of the Rai khan- wants to ap- wise ‘‘this bitch daan — Krishnaraaj. pear.’’ will be back’’.

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Sunset Boulevard in the early Down in Miami, Christina morning hours. ‘‘She looked and her pals downed tequila completely out of it,’’ says an and rum at a nightspot called eyewitness. ‘‘Her make-up Mynt, say sources. ‘‘Then, for SRK uncensored! some reason, Christina decid- ed she wanted to see a movie,’’ A short ‘n’ snappy session with ing to you is... says the source. ‘‘So they the King of the Khans Shah To me sin is lies. I don’t think moved on to a local theatre, Rukh Khan any vice is bad. I don’t think and when they got there, she What do you hate in your date? there are any vices in this bought plenty of candy and Ah, it’s been a long time since world. I don’t think doing any- munchies. After the flick end- I’ve dated anyone. I really thing is wrong, because even a ed, she and her entourage won’t be able to comment on thief is right — he does it be- split, but left a ton of garbage that. The last date I had was cause it’s his point of view. on the floor, to the utter dis- with Bharat Shah or Sanjay Your sex appeal Leela Bhansali. Those are the Whatever it is, it is very deep, only kind of dates I have. because I have not yet been Christina Aguilera’s What do you love in your able to discover it. Every- mate? one says it’s the eyes, so worried uncle is I think I just want her to I’ll stick to that. Be- be gentle. She should cause I know my begging her to stop House cleaning be kind and soft-heart- nose, my lips, my partying, get help ed. That’s a ears and hair can- for Jennifer... small re- not be sexy, so it and sober up —- aid In Manhattan quest must be the eyes. before it’s too late Mstar Jennifer Lopez and a is cleaning house in Holly- small de- wood — fiance Ben Af- sire. I think gust of the ushers.’’ fleck’s bachelor pad, that that’s what Christina her- is! Ben’s pool table is going we all look self admits that out and so is his jukebox. for — kind- she ‘‘went thro- His big king bed is gone! ness. ugh a little break- Said a pal, ‘‘Ben knew You desire down around Ap- there was no way Jennifer Right now, ril because I felt was going to sleep in the I just that I couldn’t tr- same bed where he had want to ust anyone.’’ She slept with other women!’’ improve added, ‘‘I’d defi- Meanwhile, J Lo and the nitely be open to Ben made do in whole going to a thera- a $17,000-a- status pist.’’ Good idea, month of the Christina says Uncle Jo- apartment Indian film in- Christina: hann. But he dustry vis-a-vis while think she’s out of was feels that the sto- they the work I do. I control!’’ declares smudged ries about her filmed know I can’t the 22-year-old pop and her drinking and br- Jersey change the diva Christina’ss lo- OUT OF CONTROL! eyes were eakdown are Girl in whole film ving uncle, Johann rolling around.’’ symptoms of a New industry. Aguilera, after hear- Christina’s head much larger pr- York. Sin accord- ing stories about her flopped from side to side, oblem — one that wild antics. ‘‘I’m her legs were buckling and he claims began Iafraid for her. This is my love- she seemed ready to pass out with misguided ly little niece, who was a car- as she was helped to her car feelings about ing, good girl. But she’s acting by pals, adds the eyewitness. her parents who crazy. Christina, we love you. Then on a recent visit to divorced when Vivek, Kareena Get some help, please, for your New York City,she dropped she was six. ‘‘S- sake and your family’s sake!’’ big bucks on champagne he’s drinking, The plea from Johann, a and lap dances at a pair of she’s falling Merchant Marine seaman, strip clubs. ‘‘Christina ap- down in public,’’ TEAM UP! comes on the heels of Christi- pears not to have a handle he notes. The sin- na’s boozing-and-cruising on her drinking,’’ a ger’s grandpar- e’s the hottest new star kid on the birthday bash in the Bahamas source says. ‘‘I’ve ents are also urg- block. And she’s the hottest star-kid on on December 18. Unsteady on watched her, and one ing her, ‘‘Please H the horizon too. Vivek Oberoi and her feet, she was pho- night she didn’t just have Christina, get Kareena Kapoor are surely one happening tographed in a skimpy outfit one or two to put you in help. We love you pair. And they’re all set to set the screen siz- guzzling beer at 10 am at the the mood. She kept down- and it breaks our zling. A rumour has it that the director duo — Atlantis resort - and a source ing one after another, hearts to see our Abbas Mustan have signed Kareena for an says she was flying high again like the only way to beautiful girl in dan- author-backed role opposite Vivek. Here’s a that night at Club 601. A few have fun is to get plas- ger!’’ little secret. Apparently, Kareena claims the weeks earlier, the singer was tered. And she didn’t Are you listening, role is radically different from anything she seen stumbling out of ‘The seem to care that she Christina? has done before and will shock the audi- Whiskey Bar’ off LA’s fabled was doing it in public.’’ ence. Now is that a negative role or what? Any guesses? Shocks are something Ka- reena has always given audiences. Re- no-no.’’ member the time she claimed she would More doctor talk make a good pair with Rahul Gandhi? Friends gets tumbles out, along with loads of info she’s gleaned from pregnancy books. About trimesters, nutrition, the baby’s the axe... growth. Madhuri’s en- BC Entertainment Warner Bros Television to joying her pregnancy to- President, Jeff Zuc- bring the Emmy-winning tally. Ask her whether N ker, finally did som- show back in the fall of 2003 she’s feeling complete as ething he has long been re- for 18 more episodes, six a woman and she gri- luctant to do — proclaim segments fewer than a typi- maces, ‘‘Frankly, I don’t the impending end of the cal season order, for a re- need to take on roles to smash hit sitcom Friends. ported licence fee of $10 feel complete. I’ve always Speaking at NBC’s winter million per episode. ‘‘Yes, felt complete. Besides, I showcase for television crit- that will be the final season. haven’t become a mother ics, Zucker said Friends, Even I acknowledge that — yet. All I can say is that now in its ninth season as the 10th and the final year everything has hap- of the best comedy pened at the right time on television,’’ for me.’’ Zucker said. ‘‘The The baby,due in April, door is not open af- will no doubt be born in ter that.’’ the States. ‘‘It’ll grow up Under the renew- there too,’’ she guffaws. al deal, NBC would ‘‘Because the father pay the AOL Time works there.’’ The men- Warner Inc produc- tion of Dr Sriram Nene tion unit a reported naturally leads to a $10 million per whole new set of episode, making queries. Fielding all of Friends the most ex- them with equanimity pensive prime-time she says, ‘‘He’s terribly sitcom in history. excited and already The show will join weaving dreams about the lofty ranks of the baby. It’s a delightful comedies that have time for both of us. He remained on the air SHE’SSHE’S calls me up every day to at least 10 seasons, enquire about my including The Lucy health.’’ Show, My Three GLOWING! Does the arrival of the GLOWING! baby suggest her retire- Sons, Cheers, Happy Days, Mash and kay, for those rience for a woman. Suddenly, ment from the industry? the network’s biggest come- The Simpsons. who are simply I’ve become responsible for an- Retorts Madhuri, ‘‘Really, I dy success since Seinfeld, As the highest-rated com- dying to know, other life within me. I have to find it so stupid. I have family will positively, absolutely edy on television, Friends she’s filled out take care not to exert myself. support, my in-laws are real end its run after has been one of NBC’s pleasantly. The And to be careful about every- gems and seriously, I don’t its upcoming hottest properties O have to give up my career. I’m tummy is hinting at a convex thing I do. But I’m quite 10th season. throughout its curve. Yes, she’s showing. bindaas and do my own thing. treating my pregnancy as a NBC last run and Zucker Madhuri Dixit is five months Mom, of course, keeps scold- short break and I’ll be back in month acknowledged pregnant. And she’s glowing ing me! Luckily, after the first the studios after that. But it’s struck a that no other like a million diyas. Clearly, month of morning sickness, too early to say anything right deal sitcom has yet she’s enjoying her impending I’ve been fine,’’ Madhuri now. I don’t want to speculate with emerged to fill motherhood and all the atten- smiles. ‘‘And no, I don’t feel on the future, anything can its shoes. The tion that’s being showered on like eating khatta kairi or imli happen. For the time being, return of her. as in the movies! But I do get I’m taking each day as it Friends for a Flashing that trademark the urge to eat teekha khana comes. I’m being offered 10th season smile, she exults, ‘‘I cannot sometimes. My doctor tells me movies even now but I haven’t gives NBC a bit even begin to tell you how it that I have to eat small meals signed anything on. Because more breathing feels to be pregnant. You have and eat healthy. All those for the moment, I just want to room. to go through it to understand grandma’s tales of eating ghee concentrate on the baby. it. It’s the most thrilling expe- and heavy food are an absolute (Fimfare Online) Enter, the Rais! Elton’s secret ambitions ir Elton John is appar- While the millionaire hey don’t hail from a fil- S ently harbouring ambi- might have to work on his mi lineage, and neither tions to become a soap star. East London accent, he is no T did they ever have any The singer is eager to join stranger to the world of act- Godfather steering them the cast of East Enders for a ing. He is set to appear in an through the inroads of film- few episodes, according to episode of hit US comedy presenter-turned-actor Will And Grace. In the dom. But here is another Shane Ritchie, episode, one of family that has just who plays Que- Will’s friends stepped into the gates of en Victoria’s goes into hiding Bollywood’s filmi families’ new landlord. because he abode. It’s the Rais. With ‘‘It seems every- thinks the ‘‘gay their first home production body watches mafia’’ is after Dil Ka Rishtaa, the entire East Enders,in- him. The star Rai parivaar make their de- cluding megas- warns his mob but in Bollywood. Aditya tars,’’ said is very real in- Rai as producer and Vrin- Shane, adding, deed and that da Rai as a script writer. ‘‘Elton John has they’d better be And the fourth member is told me he careful, other- the head of the Rai khan- wants to ap- wise ‘‘this bitch daan — Krishnaraaj. pear.’’ will be back’’.

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8 BACK BEAT DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY 2003 The remake funda month of remakes in Bolly- wood. Khushi, Dum and Kuch MADHURI one of our astro-gurus Toh Hai are all films plagia- se Ash tak Nwould have been able to rised from the original. It’s all predict that January 2003 was right as long as they rake the ain Aishwarya Rai Ba- going to be marked as the moolah at the box-office. Mnna Chahti Hoon! Tha- t’s not a statement made by some aspiring beauty que- ens. But title of a film. After Ram Gopal Verma expressed his desire to make a film ti- tled Main Madhuri Dixit Ban- na Chahti Hoon, some small time producer came out with a similar title with Aishwa- rya. What next, Main Amitabh Bachchan ban- na chahta ho- on?

Bhatt’s voiceovers Hrithik: Checking ohn Abrahan didn’t say a out competition Jword in the film Jism. Sure he must have been left totally e was the hottest thing th- speechless romancing, but that’s Hat happened to Bollywood not what we are referring to, a little while back. But now guyz. It’s just that John’s voice in times have changed. Cut to the film has been dubbed by the present scene and others someone else. But isn’t that the have taken over. And Hr- case with most of Bhatt produc- ithik Roshan being a real tions? Well, the bold Bhatt babe sport always checks out Pooja simply states that his competition. Hrithik or- voice has been dubbed to add ganised a special scree- that edge of maturity to his ning for the John Ab- character. As long as he im- raham-Bipasha Ba- pressed the audiences and su starrer Jism, and got them going all ga-ga he was very impressed over him, its all right. with John’s remarkable performance and pra- ised him over phone.

Writing memoirs egendary American co- Lmedian Mel Brooks will be publishing his memoirs in 2004 — and urges fans to read them. The writer-direc- tor-actor funnyman, behind Denise holds such screen hits as Blazing Saddles and The Producers, will write his recollections the threat focusing on his five decades in showbiz. enise Richards thre- Datened husband Cha- rlie Sheen with divorce af- ter the former Hollywood bad boy slipped away for a six-hour lunch with his porn star ex Ginger Lynn. Sheen is said to have rolled in at midnight — with lipstick on his collar after confiding in Ginger about his wife’s ‘domi- neering ways’. ‘‘Charlie broke one of his golden rules,’’ an aide says. ‘‘In the past he always carried a crisp newly ironed shirt in the boot of his car so he could change for the bene- fit of live-in loves.’’ Denise is said to be holding fire on her threat.

Clooney is in pain! ovie star George Cloo- Mney was reduced to tears after ripping his Achilles ten- don whilst playing basketball. The Ocean’s Eleven star is presently walking with cru- tches because of the accident, which left him in enormous pain. He says, ‘‘It was very painful, it just snapped and I cried like a little girl.’’

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