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last year. With seven hits
to his credit and his son
Yug coming into his life,
there is no looking back for
Ajay Devgn. With films like
‘Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji’
and ‘Tezz’ to look forward
to, the actor is looking
forward to the New Year
with a renewed vigor. He
currently juggling between
three different roles in
real life, that of a doting
father to Yug, handling
his production house and
concentrating on his career.
The actor talks about all this
and more.

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• Page 12 & 13 - Centrespread Editor’s Note
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messages that kept pouring on my cell a long way back. The two of us have been
phone. An actor is either rewarded with together for more than 19 years now. We
a compliment or with big returns and met in 1991 during the making of my
monetary gains. In my case, I was doubly debut venture, ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ when
rewarded. I felt proud when distributors he was assisting Sandesh Kolhi. Later
called me up to tell me that my films had he went on to work as an assistant with
made the largest contribution to their Kuku Kohli. He was eager to work with
box office shares in 2010. Even more me all along and he decided to cast me
encouraging was the generous praise I in the lead in 2003 when he turned a
received from the media for all my four full-fledged director with ‘Zameen’. Our
films. I was definitely on cloud nine. It friendship has grown over the years and

COVER STORY was all very satisfying. If anything, the

pressure of living up to expectations has
now doubled up for me.
we are more like family now. There’s not
a single day when we don’t meet and
discuss. Even when we are not shooting
we are together. He is usually at my place
Were you disappointed by the having lunch or dinner with us.
fact that your film ‘Toonpur Ka
Superhero’ proved to be an average Do you consider him to be the best
hit at the box-office? of directors that you have worked
There was no question of being with so far?
disappointed. On the contrary, I think I have no hesitation in admitting
the film did fairly well, keeping in mind that he is one of the best directors in the
the holiday season. My expectations industry. A majority of directors are good
were higher but I am happy with the at making entertainment films but Rohit
results now. has a different outlook towards cinema.
He is well aware of the production
Why do you think animation films process and works towards the interest
have not succeeded at the box- of a film. Today he has successfully
office in India so far? established himself as an action and
The animation films that have been comedy director of repute by mastering
made so far have all been child-centric. the basics of filmmaking. I think I will
The writers and directors of these films continue to work with him now and in
made them keeping the psychology of the future.
a 15-year old in mind. However, they
missed out on the fact that a 6-year old Don’t you ever have differences of
child is far more intelligent and expose to opinion over creative decisions?
much more. Makers of animation films There are no boundaries to
should therefore make films that can friendship. When you are friends you
cater both to the child audience and the share everything. Yes, we do have our
adults. I guess ‘Toonpur ka Superhero’ share of fights and arguments but then
scored to a certain extent on this aspect. we are human. But we don’t let it come
The film was made keeping the universal in the way of our friendship. Just as we
audience in mind right from 8-year old fight, we say sorry to each other and get
class to the 80-year old. over it. My family has also grown fond of
him over the years. We are no longer in
You are also said to be planning a the actor-director kind of relationship.
sequel to ‘Golmaal’?
That is true but it is likely to Were you taken aback
happen only next year. when director Rohit
The ‘Golmaal’ Shetty signed
s Abhishek
Bachchan instead of you
Bachcha
for his next venture,
after the success of
‘Golmaal 3’?
‘Golm
Why should I be taken
Wh
aback when I was the one
who asked Rohit to take
Abhishek Bachchan?
Abh
I ffelt that the role
didn’t quite suit me
did
so I felt Abhishek
would be the ideal
w
choice. Rohit is
making a comedy
with Abhishek
Bachchan and
right now his hands
are full. Besides, I and
Rohit are w working on another
project which is a re
remake of the Tamil
series has Hit ‘Singham’. It’s a an interesting story
been a huge hit with with a nice emotional
emotion angle to it. The
the audiences and people are film also has a lot of action
a in it.
enjoying it. We have already announced

H
ow would you describe (Smiles) To start with, I have the film but it will be some time before Tell us about your next venture
the previous year practically been living out of a suitcase in we start working on it. with Priyadarshan titled ‘Tez’.
considering that you 2010. However, what is heartening is the It is too early to talk about the film
were rated the best fact that all those days and nights of hard How would you describe your at this stage. All I can say is that it’s an
among the stars who continued to work yielded excellent results for me. I relationship with Rohit Shetty? action film that has been tentatively
rock at the box-office? was thrilled about the congratulatory My friendship with Rohit Shetty goes titled ‘Tez’. The film has some fantastic
 COVER STORY JANUARY 18, 2011, AUCKLAND 06

action sequences, besides the fact that it

will be lavishly mounted. It is definitely
one film to watch out for.

We are told that there are other

sequels too in the offing, besides
‘Golmaal 3’?
The only one that we are in the
process of planning is a sequel to ‘All the
Best’ but let’s see when it happens.

There was a time when you were

keen on taking up only 1-2 films a
year. Yet you ended up having four
releases last year. Are you now
open to handling multiple projects
at a time?
That was not the first time that I did
multiple projects. I have done 3-4 films
earlier too but their releases were evenly
spaced out. The films I had for release
last year were all lined up one after
the other. I had no say in the matter so
there was very little I could do about it.
I generally try to avoid having releases
in continuous succession. I am sure this
won’t happen next year.

What is your criterion for selecting Priyadarshan in ‘Tezz’, Milan Luthria and comedy considering his success in issue- film.
a film? Madhur Bhandarkar in ‘Dil To Baccha based films. The film in effect is a story
I take a decision on a film only after I Hai Ji’. As I just mentioned, I take a call of three friends and how love plays havoc Do you feel comfortable doing
am convinced about the story, screenplay on a film after looking at its script. I like in their lives. I play the character of a comedies more than anything
and the director. Once I have made up to work on different scripts and makers. 30-year old divorcee called Naren Ahuja, else?
my mind, there is no looking back or It all depends on who can come up with whose life goes topsy-turvy after he falls Not necessarily. For some reason,
rethinking about the prospects of the the best script and best film. for a girl in his office. comedies keep coming to me again and
film. Even otherwise, no one can predict again, though I am comfortable in all the
the fate of a film at the box-office. As Tell us about your next ‘Dil Toh Madhur has had a strong three genres- comedy, action or romance.
actors, all we can do is give our best shot Bachcha Hai Ji’. The film is said background of directing heroine- The first big challenge in comedy films is
to the films we take up. to be an out and out comedy on the oriented films? How was the the comic timing of an actor. Apart from
lines of comedies that you have do experience working with him? this, getting into the skin of the character
The general perception in the trade so far. Madhur is a national award winner is also important.
is that your are exclusive to a few ‘Dil To…’ is not a slapstick comedy, and a great director in his own right.
makers including Rohit Shett and as most people would conclude. It’s a I don’t think anyone can understand Do you think you will be able to
Kumar Mangat, besides your own light-hearted film with lots of emotions. women as well as Madhur can. The film pull off stunts on the lines of the
production house. Your comment. The film is about the new-age characters is about three heroes each having his own bike action scenes that you first
That’s not really true. I have no such and the problems that the youth face stand. Like the caption of the film reads attempted in your debut film,
favourites or group loyalty. It is already in today’s times. I was surprised that ‘Love grows... Men don’t’. I think that’s ‘Phool Aur Kaante’?
a known fact that I am working with Madhur could make such a whacky perfect for Madhur. It was fun doing the Why not? Let’s not forget that my
father Veeru Devgan has been a famous
He ruled the box-office in 2010 Not surprisingly, Ajay starrers are considered a sure action director, who introduced me
He has had an enviable run at the box-office last year, shot bet by distributors at the box-office these days. More to action at a very young age. Doing
with four of his films recently, Ajay walked out daredevil stunts is nothing new to me.
raking rich returns. of Firoz Nadiadwala’s For me, all it takes to do a tough action
According to a leading most ambitious project, scene is a few months of practice and I
distributor from North ‘Power’. The decision am ready.
India, Ajay made the was made by Ajay soon
highest contribution to after Golmaal-3 struck What next? Any plans to direct
the box-office in a year gold at the box-office. again?
that saw merely 12 hits Reportedly, Ajay heard I am planning a dark comic thriller
out of 130 odd films. the narration of the script this time and Kajol is unlikely to be a part
Trade gurus point out and felt that his role in of this one. However, I may be able to talk
that the previous year the film had shades of about it officially only after some time. I
was landmark for him ‘Lajja’, the film he had first want to complete all my films before
both professionally and done with Santoshi a starting work on it. I cannot handle too
personally, with him decade ago. much clutter at the same time.
winning rave reviews for Ajay’s filmography in
‘Raajneeti’, ‘Once Upon 2010 How does it feel to become a dad
A Time in Mumbai’, Golmaal 3 - once again?
‘Aakrosh’ and ‘G-3’, Blockbuster It’s exciting. Now that Nysa is a little
besides bringing in huge Raajneeti - Superhit more independent, it is Yug who needs
returns. In fact the news Once Upon A Time more attention. He is hardly two months
goes that Ajay, whose In Mumbaai - Hit old. I am looking forward to doing some
name now features in Atithi Tum Kab action with him as he grows up.
the super league of stars, Jaoge - Semi Hit
has now double his Aakrosh - Flop By Sharmishta T (Rewritten by R
remuneration. Also, he is still not ready to sign films unless Toonpur Ka Superherro – Average Manishaa)
he is convinced about their potential.
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B
ased on Ruskin Bond’s short story, ‘Aitraaz’ (2004) and ‘Yakeen’ (2005).
Susanna’s ‘Seven Husbands’, Reportedly, she has worked very hard
this film has Priyanka Chopra on the character of this film, which has
playing a woman who kills all her seven been devised to showcase her acting
husbands, played by Neil Nitin Mukesh, skills to the hilt. The expectations are
John Abraham, Naseeruddin Shah, higher considering that the film has
Anu Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Aleksandr been directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, a
Dyachenko and reportedly, Naseer’s son, name to reckon with. Also, Bharadwaj
Imaad, who plays the seventh husband. and Priyanka had last worked together
The romantic misadventures of in ‘Kaminey’, which had reaped rich
Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes, a dividends at the box-office. This is
beautiful lass who over the course of Priyanka’s first release of the year and

PATIALA HOUSE thirty-five odd years, gets married seven

times due to the untimely and mysterious
deaths of half a dozen of her hapless
the fate of the film is important for
her considering that 2010 was bad for
her with most of her releases failing to

W
ith a group of Southall Asians, a loud Punjabi family and a son with a penchant husbands. The strange circumstances make a mark at the box-office.
for cricket, this movie is a family drama about a stubborn patriarch (Rishi of their deaths, makes Susanna a prime The music of the film is given by
Kapoor), who strongly dislikes Brits. Starring Akshay Kumar, Anushka accused. Did the husbands deserve to Vishal Bhardwaj and lyrics are penned
Sharma, Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Hard Kaur and Soni Razdan, this big-budget die? Were the murders out of necessity by Gulzar. The film is all set to hit the
film is crucial for both Akshay Kumar and Nikhil Advani. Akshay, who is also co- or pure blood-lust? screens on 18th February 2011. This
producing the film, Priyanka will be seen playing Hindi thriller is presented by UTV
desperately needs a a negative role once again after Motion Pictures.
hit after his recent
row of flops, so does
Advani.
At Patiala House
TANU WEDS MANU
T
lives the Kahlon he film tells the
family ruled by story of an educated
Bauji. They follow and honest doctor
his diktats as he based in London, who
tries to hold onto is perceived as a perfect
his ‘Indian values’ match by parents for their
in the land of the marriageable daughters.
‘goras’. The younger Family pressure leads
generation at the him to meet a small-town
Patiala House want girl hailing from Delhi,
to assert themselves who is dead against the
and follow their institution of an arranged
dreams but are held marriage. The storyline is
back by their respect not unfamiliar, but it will
and love for Bauji be interesting to watch R
and the shining Madhavan and Kangna
example of Bauji’s Ranaut, play the roles of
eldest son, Parghat the two protagonists. The
Singh Kahlon aka film has been directed
Gattu. Gattu gave by Anand L. Rai and
up his dream at the it stars R Madhavan,
altar of Bauji’s biases. Gattu’s reward is that he is stuck up working in a corner store Kangna Ranaut, Jimmy
for the past 17 years. Shergil and Ravi Kissen
The stage and the story of the film seem to have a distinct familiarity; the in important roles. It is
characters don’t seem to be novel either. We’ll have to wait and watch how director scheduled for a February
Nikhil Advani has presented the story though. The film is scheduled for a February 25th release.
11 release.
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GUPSHUP
Vidya Balan rocks
in a sari
I
ndian television audiences were recently
treated to the best of traditional dressing when
Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukherjee and Vidya
Balan – three of the prettiest faces in Bollywood
came dressed in a sari for a ‘Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa’
episode. Needless to say they all looked stunning
in saris, all of which were designed by Sabyasachi
Mukherjee.
Admits Vidya, “I am very fond of wearing sari.
Every year during my birthday my parents gift me
a Kanjeevaram. And Sabyasachi understands me
very well, so I am happy to wear his creation,” the
actress said when complimented on her looks.
How about coming back to the small screen?
After all, this is where it all started for her. Vidya
gives her high voltage smile before caressing her
tresses, “Not daily soaps. I cannot handle the daily
grinding any more. But may be in a reality show as a
judge. I would not mind that.” Well, we sincerely hope
that happens!
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45 and does not vibe with the director choose to respond to conditions in our
Nikhil Advani a number 5. Thus making life. When negative thoughts come in
it an extremely average fare at box mind, the chakras move anti-clockwise
office. and accumulates negative energies
Presently his Ajna Chakra is congested and with the accumulation of negative
(filled with negative energies), which energies over a period of time causes
makes him take wrong decisions towards various health issues in the physical
his career. Aura is purple making him body. Each chakra has its own properties
manifest his fears. He needs to give up such as anger, love, intelligence, fear
holding on grudges because it has made ,etc.
his heart chakra anti-clockwise.

NUMERO-MAGIC Ajay Devgn: His next move “Dil To

Bachcha Hai Ji” comes to number 48,
an average number, so nothing great to
*What is Aura?*
It is the electromagnetic field that
surrounds the human body like a halo.
These particles of energy are around the
expect from box office. healthy human body in an oval shaped
2011 Presently his Ajna Chakra has
gone anti-clockwise and from now
field. This is in a shape of an egg and
emits out from the body approximately
onwards the movies he signs will 2-3 feet on all sides. It extends above the

Hits And make his career go down trend. His

Aura is Green making him take wrong
decisions, which he thinks is right for
head and below the feet into the ground
too.
The aura consist of seven layers/auric

Flops Of career enhancement.

Ranbir Kapoor: His next movie

bodies. Each one of the subtle bodies
that exist around the physical body, has
its own unique frequency.

Bollywood is “Rockstar” which comes to number

24 and averagely vibrates with director
Imtiaz Ali who is number 7, thus average
They are interrelated, and affect
one another and the person’s feelings,
emotions, thinking, behaviour, and

2
011=4 and that’s ruled by planet fare at box office. health as well. Therefore, a state of
Uranus, for some it gives and Presently his Aura is out of sync and imbalance in one of the bodies leads to
from most it takes away. Nothing broken and scattered and so are his a state of imbalance in the others. Each
great is expected in 2011. chakras un-aligned, thus making his human is unique and all have different
career and personal life a huge mess. color of aura depending on how they
Aamir Khan: His next release conduct their life.
“Dhobi Ghat” comes to number 32 and Imran Khan: His next movie is
by adding “Mumbai Dairies” as a tagline Shahrukh Khan: His next film is “Mere Brother Ki Dulhan” which comes Niraj Mancchanda can
the number has changed to 67 = 13, “Ra One” which comes to number 20, to number 70 a very routine number, but be consulted on www.
which means expect the unexpected. and it’s going to be average at the box as 2011=4 and Imran is number 4 thus nirajmancchanda.org
So, the box office collection will not be office. he will not be affected much even if his
great. Presently most of his chakras are films flop. Practices:Numerology,Graph
Presently his Ajna Chakra is anti- un-aligned and aura is black mixed with Presently his Navel chakra is anti- ology,Vaastu,Changes Of Energy
clockwise and his Aura is greyish making grey, which means mentally disturbed clockwise means fear of future and aura At Places,Energy Healing,Chakra
him take wrong decisions towards and fear of losing his fame and success. green but scattered, that is not accepting Cleansing,Changing Aura Color For What

making money. change easily. You Desire,Working On Subconscious

Hrithik Roshan: His next film Mind,Breaking 150 And More Money
Salman Khan: His next release is is “Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara” which *What is Chakra?* Blocks From Subconscious Mind,Past
Ready, which comes to number 13. As comes to number 62, which is not a We have an etheric body and chakras Life Therapy,Programming Crystals
we saw with Dhobi Ghat, this means great number. A very average film at box are a part of it. Chakras are energy For Wealth Love Career, Removal
expect the unexpected, so get “ready” office. centers of our body. They are wheel Of Negative & External Energy From
for Salman’s films in 2011 to be average Presently most of his chakras like SRK shaped and move clock wise. They send Body, Breaking Spells & Kriyaashakti
and flops and it is all set to happen with are dis-proportioned and un-aligned, energy to all the organs of the body. (manifesting thoughts to reality)
Ready. which also give him health issues, his There are major and minor chakras in Can Be Contacted on www.
Presently his Basic Chakra has aura being pale blue and red means the body. Each part of the body is made nirajmancchanda.org
become anti-clockwise and aura bottle losing the grounding of his success. of chakra, each chakra has its function Guru Nanak Dev Bless Everybody,
green, which means losing his position and they are connected with thoughts. “Beyond Karm”
and giving him fear of losing his Akshay Kumar: His next movie is The functioning of the chakras reflects Niraj Mancchanda
success. “Patiala House” which comes to number decisions we make concerning how we www.nirajmancchanda.org
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She’s ready to take

Bollywood by storm
with her formidable
sex appeal
She’s come a long way from her traditional
image of the ‘Parineeta’ days. These days
Vidya Balan is giving the other hot and sexy
babes in B-town with her new-found sex
appeal. She is now gearing up for her role
of South siren, Silk Smitha in Balaji’s Dirty
Pictures, for which she aims at looking
JANUARY 18, 2011, AUCKLAND

curvier than ever.

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M
akar Sankranti, the
most auspicious festival
of Maharashtra is
celebrated with great
zeal and enthusiasm across the state.
This harvesting festival is synonymous
with kite flying which sees not only
young kids but also adults celebrating
this festival with colourful kite flying.
In keeping with this tradition and
having tied up with the upcoming film

EVENT ‘Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji’, 92.7 BIG FM,

celebrated this festival by flying a 10
feet large kite with the star-cast of the
film.

Ajay Devgan and ‘Dil toh Baccha The cast of the film recalled their
childhood moments associated with
Makar Sankranti and kite-flying.
Hai Ji’ crew celebrate Makar Macho man Ajay Devgan flew the 10
feet height kite along with his co-star
Sankranti with 92.7 BIG FM Shazahn Padamsee. The evening saw a
different side of the ‘Golmaal’ actor as
he interacted with listeners of 92.7 BIG
FM and gave some interesting tips on
how to fly kites.
Later, the energetic actor along
with the director and the star cast of
the movie – Madhur Bhandarkar, Omi
Vaidya and Shazahn Padamsee gave
listeners a sneak peek into behind-
the-scenes trivia of the movie. The
excitement grew even more as Ajay
Devgan, noted for his pranks on
movie sets along with Omi Vaidya and note as the stars urged the listeners of
Madhur Bhandarkar revealed tiffs, fun 92.7 BIG FM to ‘Til-gul ghya, god god
fights and mischief played by them bola’, the under-lying thought behind
with the stars from the movie during exchanging tilguls is to forget the past
the making. ill-feelings and hostilities and resolve
The evening concluded on a grand to speak sweetly and remain friends.
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“I have built my
success story one step
at a time”
His name is synonymous with
hard-hitting and realistic films
like’ Page 3’, ‘ Chandni Bar’,
‘Corporate’ and ‘Fashion’. But
there is also a humourous side

DIRECTOR’S TAKE Madhur

to award-winning director,
Madhur Bhandarkar, which
few are aware of. His latest film,
‘Dil To Bachha Hai Ji’ according

‘D
il To Baccha Hai’
seems to be your first
film. The film is a realistic comedy and
does not indulge in buffoonery.
Bhandarkar to him, is an expression of this
sense of humour, which he
attempt at comedy. faces for the heroines in the film.
Knowing your forte How easy was it to convince Ajay I wanted girls who were in the age
observes in simple situations
for hard-hitting and realistic films, Devgn and Emraan Hashmi for the group of 21 years and didn’t have a set in life. He talks about the film
what made you go for a comedy this role, especially Emraan since this image. Shahzahn was just one film old, and more.
time? is his first attempt at comedy? besides her brief appearance in Rocket
I do agree that my name has come to Ajay understood the film thoroughly Singh. Shraddha Das is bold in the film mark since it taught me a lesson. Then
be associated with thought-provoking well and he was gutsy enough to do the which goes well with her looks. On the my angst came in the form of Chandni
and serious cinema but comedy is not role. It took me 20 minutes to narrate other hand, Shruti Haasan is two films bar and set the ball rolling.
something that is totally alien to me. the story to him. In the case of Emraan, old but is yet to make a prominent mark
People who have been associated with me he initially thought that I was planning in films so all the three girls will have a How do you visualize yourself ten
are well aware about my humourous side. an issue based film. He was a bit shocked fresh approach in my film. years down the line?
Even my serious films have had comedy when I told him that I was planning a I wouldn’t like to really look at ten
tracks. In fact comedy is an area that I had comedy. When I eventually narrated How do you look back on your years from now, because everything
always wanted to dabble in as a director. the film he loved his character but was journey with three national awards is unpredictable here. This industry
I decided to go ahead with a full-fledged apprehensive whether he would be able to to your credit? r is a ruthless place. People here are
comedy soon after I shelved one of my pull off the one- liners. However he ended It’s been a great journey. I have built recognised by the work they do but once
other films, Heroine, when things did not up doing a splendid job. The best part my success story one step at a time. When you fade out they fail to acknowledge
work according to plan. I had a time gap about the film is that all my characters I look back, I remember I was a struggling you, let alone remember you. As long as
before I could start my next film and I felt are subtle common man characters, with man waiting to catch the bus at one you are successful, you will be known
this was the ideal film to start immediately. a middle class touch. point of time. I have experienced ground and appreciated but once you fail you are
I would however like to assert that ‘Dil To reality. My first film Tri Shakti bombed at forgotten entities.
…. Ji’ is essentiallyy a Madhur Bhandarkar You have chosen relatively new the box office but I consider it as a land By R Manishaa

work includes film music, pop, ghazals, Remix”. In 2006, she recorded an album
bhajans, traditional Indian Classical Asha and Friends, where she sang a duet
music, folk songs, qawwalis, Rabindra with famous Australian cricket player
Sangeet and Nazrul Geetis. Brett Lee, ‘You’re the One for Me’.
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‘Dabbang’ makes a clean
sweep at Apsara Awards
Night with eight awards
A
ctor Salman Khan`s block buster hit Apart from these, the evening also had
‘Dabangg’ bagged eight awards in special awards. A new category called
different categories at the Chevrolet the President’s Honour for outstanding

WHAT’S UP Apsara Awards organized by the Producers’

Guild. The film produced by Arbaaz Khan
and directed by Abhinav Kashyap garnered
the Best Actor Award for Salman besides
achievement in cinema was conferred on
Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan for
their performance in ‘Guzaarish’ and best
direction to Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Best Female Singer for Mamta Sharma, Sajid Khan entertained the audience
Anil Kapoor unveils ‘24: Season Best Performance In A Negative Role for with his witty humour while Shah Rukh
Sonu Sood, Best Female Debut for Sonakshi Khan danced to his hit numbers over the
8’ on DVD @ PLANET M Sinha, Best Music for Sajid-Wajid, Best
Dialogue for Abhinav Kashyap and Best
years. Priyanka Chopra performed on
the song ‘Darling’ from ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’

A
ctor Anil Kapoor unveiled the DVD of ‘24: Season 8’ - the final season of the Male Singer for Rahat Fateh Ali. and Anushka Sharma performed on her
American television series 24. The suave star, currently rubbing shoulders with the In close competition to ‘Dabangg’ was ‘Band Baaja Baraat’ number. Govinda was
likes of Tom Cruise (for Mission Impossible 4) launched the DVD last fortnight at the
Planet M store in Powai, Mumbai. The DVD was released by Excel Home Entertainment.
The ageless actor who also celebrated his birthday interacted with audiences and the media
and autographed DVDs for fans and also spoke about his experience while working with
the team of ‘24’.
The effervescent star, who
has received rave reviews for
his stint in the last season from
the American media, spoke at
length about his experience
with ‘24’ and his forthcoming
ventures in Hollywood. Omar
Hassan (The character played
by Anil Kapoor), the President
of the fictional Islamic
Republic of Kamistan (IRK)
was hailed by Los Angeles Times as the most promising performance in Season 8.
The actor who has appeared on the prestigious ‘Today Show’ on NBC and is been seen
as a representative of Indian Diaspora in the west has widened the audience base of the
show in India. Says Anil Kapoor, “I am amazed at the following the series garners in India.
The addictive nature of the narrative and the relentless plot twists in the political thriller
are the hallmarks of the show.”

Actress and businesswoman, Shilpa Shetty

is a firm believer in the supreme power
“I
am a very religious person. I and thank Him for all that happened in
have this special connect with the day, both good and bad. However,
God. Whenever I need him, I regular pujas and rituals are not my cup
make it a point to visit temples, churches of tea. The only ritual I follow is to walk
or dargahs to thank him. to Siddhivinayak temple
When I was young, I every Tuesday to pay
remember regularly obeisance to God.
visiting a church next “I guess I imbibed
to my house. I don’t these spiritual values
believe in in casteism, I from my parents who are
believe that there is only devout followers of God.
one supreme power, My mother especially has Yash Raj Films ‘Band Baaja Baraat ‘ which the special surprise as he performed on
which controls our entire a strong belief in Lord took away six awards for Best Editing Dharmendra’s popular number ‘Jat Yamla
existence. Had it not been Ganesha. She has his (Namrata Rao), Best Art Director (T.P Pagla Deewana’ song.
for this power, it would idols placed in every nook Abid and Sonal Choudhry), Best Costume The other awards in the category are
have been impossible for and corner of the house Designer (Niharika Khan), Best Actress Best Cinematography (Sudeep Chatterji
all living being to live in and office. When I’m in (Anushka Sharma), Best Debut Director for ‘Guzaarish’ and Santosh Sivan & V.
synergy. any sort of trouble, I turn (Maneesh Sharma) and Best Male Debut Manikandan for ‘Raavan’), Best Sound
“I attribute my success to God and to my mother. (Ranveer Singh). Recording (Pritam Das) for ‘Love Sex Aur
story in life entirely to God. I chant the In fact, I believe if there is God in human While the films bagged their awards Dhoka’, Best Special Effects (Prime Focus
Gayatri Mantra often for good luck. form, he resides in my mother. She has Karan Johar was conferred with the best for ‘Guzaarish’), Best Lyrics (Gulzar for
When I was young, I remember writing taught me that whatever director award for his film ‘My Name Is ‘Ishkiya’), Best Screenplay (Rajat Arora
this mantra at the back of my notebook. is for the good. Khan’. Amitabh Bachchan and Vidya Balan for ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’), Best
By the time I would reach the end, the “Spirituality is something that grows were given the Best Actor and Best Actress Story (Anusha Rizvi for ‘Peepli Live’), Best
last two pages would be full of this within you. I believe that God lives in award for 2009 for their film ‘Paa’ as the Choreography (Farah Khan for ‘Tees Maar
chant. I believe that I sustained myself our hearts, not in the clothes or amulets film had missed the awards that year. Vidya Khan’), Best Comic Performance (Paresh
in Big Brother house only because of my we wear. I try and spread good cheer Balan was given the Best Actress Award for Rawal in ‘Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?’) Best
strong faith in God. I would thank him through my films. I feel that everyone her performance in ‘Ishkiyan’ too. Actor in a Supporting Role, (Arjun Rampal
daily for helping me deal with all the has a role to play in life. Which is why, I Dharmendra was conferred with for ‘Raajneeti)’, Best Actress in a Supporting
stress. Even today, every night before I am thankful to God that He has chosen the Life Time Achievement Award for Role, (Prachi Desai for ‘Once Upon A Time
go to bed, I spend some time with God me to play this role in life.” completing 50 years in the industry. in Mumbai’).
 JANUARY 18, 2011, AUCKLAND 20

STAR TALK
‘Y
amala Pagala Deewana’ that happens is more of a marketing
has emerged an all-out exercise. It is no doubt important to package
winner at the box-office one self but I don’t believe in selling myself
with the film proving to through gimmicks and controversies. I
be a hit in Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, believe in expressing myself through the
overseas and even Mumbai. How characters in my movies and that is more
does it feel? than enough for me.
I am delighted. The box-office response for
the film has been amazing so far. In fact, Your father will be celebrating his
going by the overwhelming response to 75th birthday very soon. Do you
the promos of the film, I was anticipating have any special plans?
that the film would indeed click with the Yes, he’s also completing his 50 years in the
audiences. Apart from that, the success of industry and he’s very excited. There are
the film has also proved that it does pay no special plans as of now. We are lining
to get totally involved in every aspect of up something big but we are yet to take a
filmmaking, especially the marketing. call on that. The Deols have always been
The Deols were never known to market very private. We will surely have a havan
their films all this time. In fact, we quite at home, after which we will cut a cake,
underplayed on our films but this film was which is the customary practice. This time
a learning experience. we are expecting all relatives and friends
to come and shower dad with gifts.
The film also saw you marching
ahead with the times even as went
all out to promote a film for the first
How different was the experience
working with your dad and Bobby
Sunny Deol
ever time. Even the audiences were once again, after you had last
pleasantly surprised to see you. appeared in ‘Apne’? “We Deols are emotional at heart”
Like I said earlier, I was convinced that a ‘Apne’ was an emotional movie whereas
well-organized promotional campaign is this film was an out-and-out comedy,
There was a time when the shy and reticent Sunny
important to generate the right feel about something that I had never attempted Deol hardly ever opened up to the media even if it
the film in the market. I had been keenly before. Both dad and Bobby have done
watching the market all this time and I comedy films in the past. Dad has done
meant talking about his releases. The Sunny Deol
noticed that almost every star from Aamir several comedies like ‘Chupke Chupke’. we recently met was a far cry from his earlier days,
and Shah Rukh to Salman, were going The same is true of Bobby. In my case,
out to promote their films. I did not want it was an entirely new area for me. I was
forthcoming about his career, his family and above
to commit the same mistakes that I had initially apprehensive about going ahead all his just released film, ‘Yamala Pagala Deewana’.
committed with my banner earlier. but then I relaxed after seeing Bobby and
dad on the sets. They seemed to be super In a candid chat, the actor spoke to Gplus about the
Earlier you belonged to o the old cool and confident. Also, success of the film, the relationship he shares with
school of thought which advocated they are very
the fact that good entertainment rtainment his father and brother and his future plans.
always sells irrespective ive of
everything else. Do you me in tthe role. Dad had described the film We are told that your son is also
still feel the same? as a m
muscle comedy (smiles) and it sure turning an actor very soon. True?
I did subscribe to the tried worke
worked its way up at the box-office. Both my sons want to take up acting. While
and tested formula at one the younger one is still studying, the elder
point. I don’t deny that good Li
L ke the story of the film, are you
Like one is already 20 and will be soon making
entertainment indeed sellss very protective about your brother
very his debut. He’s currently taking an acting
but it should be supported by B
Bo b in real life too?
Bobby course and grooming himself. I want him
several other factors including ng Igguess I have got that image of a big to train thoroughly before he takes the
the budgeting and an equally ally bro
brother because of the characters I plunge but I have always believed that
powerful awareness campaign. We play. B
Bobby’s s the youngest in the family your efforts are the best efforts. It should
Deols are emotional people when hen it and is always protected. He’s a little come from within. I was given the freedom
comes to production. We don’t really spontaneous when it mischi
mischievous by nature and also gets away to choose my profession and I came up the
know how to handle our finances es and comes to doing comedy. with w
whatever he does. hard way.
this usually lands us in trouble. On my
part, since I have always been a sportsman, You have always been appreciated as What about your directorial venture What are you looking ahead to
I have taken decisions on instinct. But I the angry young man with your dhai The Man? Has it been shelved? next?
want to change all that now. kilo ka haath. Were you worried No, it’s not been shelved. There’s a small For me, work is the mantra of life. I want
that the audiences would miss that portion of the film that is still pending to work, work and work and experiment
You are known to be a very private action this time? and I am planning to complete it shortly. with different characters. As long as the
person who hardly ever socializes The film was meant to bring about a The film was last held up due to my desire to act is there, I intend to carry on
and is rarely seen at filmi dos. Do change of image for me and I worked hard back problem and illness. Later, I got and achieve whatever I can. I hope I live to
you intend to change that? on it. I am sure the audiences were in for a preoccupied with ‘Yamala…Deewana’. see my dreams fulfilled.
Not entirely. I guess most of the socializing surprise but I am glad that they have liked By B Preshit
 JANUARY 18, 2011, AUCKLAND 22
Miss And Master Teen
Indian NZ 2010
C
ome 12th February and event c) Self esteem
organizer, Tanya Mehra, is d) Social responsibility and
all set to unveil the ‘Miss awareness
And Master Teen Indian NZ 2010’ e) Self presentation
at Genesis Theater, Telstra clear f) Leadership quality

NEW ZEALAND DIARY Pacific Event Center,Manukau

from .6.30pm. Tanya, who has
several achievements in the field
of fashion shows and beauty
g)
Interaction
h)
Innovation and

Genuine platform to
showcase their brain and inner
pageants has entirely organized beauty.

2011 Census to count every and designed the show with her
professionally trained team. The
show has been choreographed By
Ms Tanya and her team will
train and work on each and every
participant so that they can gain
person and household in Faisal with the dance choreography
by Lucy Russell and Raja Sandhu,
self-confidence, expose their
talent to the max and at the same
model coordinator Manan Walia time get acquainted to the rich
New Zealand and production
Harneet Kaur.
coordinator Indian culture and tradition.
Also each and every participant

T
he 2011 Census will record the population. This community According to Tanya, the will get certificate and goodies.
a count on the number of is growing, and it is important to competition includes full training In addition, the winners will get
people and households know by how much, so resources and is totally result-oriented $5000 worth of prizes, besides
in New Zealand on Tuesday 8 are properly allocated. and entertaining. In addition, exposure to the MEDIA including
March, and will provide an official Carol Slappendel, General it will help the participants to Newspaper, Television, and
measure of how many Asian Manager Census said: “The develop and improve their talent Magazine along with Amazing
people live in New Zealand. census is important because and dancing skills, personality, PRIZES!!!
Every man, woman and child in information from it helps Q & A skills, health and fitness. The Miss and Master Teen
the country must fill a census form determine how billions of dollars There will also be fundraising organising fundraising night is
according to the law. Statistics of government funding is spent in programmes and sessions, media scheduled to be held on 29th of
New Zealand is working hard to the community.” exposure and photo shoots. January at 491c Club Sapphire, 7
raise awareness among the Asian Information in other What Models (contestant) will p. m. The event is supported by
community about the census and languages get out of it NZ Breast Cancer Foundation
why it is important. Information about the census a) Inter national exposure CALL TANYA NOW on 625
The census information is is available in different languages b) Confidence 2864 or 021 1598016
used to help decide funding at this link: http://www.census.
for things like schools, roads, govt.nz/about-census/resources/
and health care. It can be used
by community groups to apply
about-2011-census-in-other-
languages.aspx
Mayor announces free council
for resources such as training There will also be a toll-free
and education opportunities,
community centers and parks.
Helpline - 0800 CENSUS (0800
236 787) - available from 15
swimming pools study
Official census collectors February for callers to talk to

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will deliver the census forms to people who speak. If you need he Mayor has launched investing in communities, for the
every household, or they can be more information to help let an investigation into the health and wellbeing of the people
filled in online. The information your community know about the feasibility of providing who live in them. And I believe in
is completely confidential and it census and why it is important, free admission to council- financial prudence, which is why
will not be shared with any other please contact: owned swimming pools across we are taking a close and careful
government department. Kerry Lamont, Auckland. Currently free look at expanding free admission
Asian people play a key role Project Manager Census admission is only available at to other parts of Auckland.”
in New Zealand society and Communications seven swimming pools in south The study is part of the
their voice is valued. There were 04 931 4140 or 021 998 320 Auckland previously operated by Mayor’s 100 projects in 100
354,552 Asian people in New E m a i l : the former Manukau City Council. days. The Mayor has also
Zealand in 2006 (at the time of censuscommunications@stats. Normal adult admission charges announced a number of other
the last census) – about 9% of govt.nz at other swimming pools range 100 day initiatives. Len Brown
from $3.10 in Papakura to $7.80 is committed to establishing an
in Mt Albert. Auckland Sports and Recreation

Mayor takes train to announce The investigation will include

a review of the benefits of free
swimming pools and subsidized
Reference Group, to address the
sport and recreation needs of
Auckland and its communities.

transport initiatives water-safety education

programmes. The study will be
completed by the end of March
A Disability Reference Group
will also be established. On 1
February, the Mayor will attend a

T
he Mayor is to start taking the train to work on a regular and will provide input for workshop with key stakeholders
basis as part of his commitment to public transport. consideration as part of the Long to discuss liaison between
You are welcome to join Len Brown as he travels from Term Planning process for the the council and the disabled
Papatoetoe Train Station to Britomart at 8:09am on the morning 2012/13 financial year. community, look at issues
of Monday 17 January. “Free access to swimming affecting the community, and the
Alternatively, you can meet the Mayor as he arrives at pools is a great gift to our young role, purpose and composition of
Britomart at 8:43am. Len Brown will also take the opportunity people, somewhere local to go the group.
to announce several key transport initiatives as part of his 100 and have fun, to be active and
projects in 100 days. If you would like to arrange an interview to get off the streets. Auckland For media assistance contact:
with the Mayor either in person or by phone on the train, or is surrounded by water, and it is Glyn Jones
when he arrives at Britomart, please contact: critical our kids learn to be safe Chief Press Secretary
Glyn Jones (Chief Press Secretary) on 021-475897 and confident around it,” says Phone: +64 21 475 897
Len Brown. “I strongly believe in
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