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I remember reading an article from Bombay Times last December where writer Salim Khan commented: “Success has destroyed more people than failure”. Are there truly some side-effects of fame, stardom and success? (Anushka Sharma before RNBDJ) It’s no small achievement to share screen space with an actor of the calibre of SRK in your very […]
By : Jerlene Then A perfume is so many things at the same time – not only is it a way to scent yourself and express your mood or personality, perfume is also a way to capture the zeitgeist of the times through scent, and an olfactory tour through various moods and experiences. In fact, […]
Once in a life-time, you will get to see two legendary and talented actors sharing screen space for a film. Shahrukh Khan, the king of Bollywood and Aamir Khan, the perfectionist. Both these actors began their careers in the late 80s. While King Khan started off in television with shows like “Fauji” and “Circus”, Aamir […]
“Pyar, Mohabbat, Aashiqui… Sirf lafzon ke siva aur kuch nahi! Par jab woh mili, in lafzon ko maayine mil gaye..” – Rahul Intriguing faces. Forgotten names. Romantic dreams. Maddening love. My weakness for anything romantic continues. This time, what caught my eyes was Mahesh Bhatt’s imminent conception – Aashiqui 2. Mohit Suri is all set to revive the […]
The first trailer of Bombay Talkies, a movie made up of four short films, which celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema, was released yesterday on YouTube. This is certainly expected to be a power-packed entertainer. And why not? Bombay Talkies has been put together by four extremely different and talented film-makers with top-notch performers like […]
Dharma Productions has added another feather to its cap with its upcoming kid flick, “Gippi”. Having explored an array of genres, right from romance to action and family entertainers, Karan Johar is all set to focus on something for the kids now. Apart from “The Blue Umbrella”, “Taare Zameen Par” and “Chillar Party”, we have […]
Funky. Trendy. Youthful. These three words summarize what A-list Designer, Masaba Gupta is all about ! And her lipstick print has become a rage in the fashion industry ! I am kind of completely in love with Masaba’s debut collection for Satya Paul which opened at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week earlier this month. What […]
Tell us which of these ladies have rocked their looks, which ones shocked you completely and which looks did nothing to impress! Rocking, Shocking or Nothing? Bebo was spotted wearing a bright saffron Manish Malhotra saree with a yellow-indigo & silver border. Kareena juxtaposed the saree with a half-sleeved, creatively designed, high neck yellow blouse. We, at spotlight, feel that maybe she should […]
Fueled by artistic expression and limited only by their runtime, short films transcend traditional storytelling. They are a significant and popular way artists can connect with audiences. From documentary to animation, narrative to experimental, the abbreviated form is no longer just for the novice. Shorts have and will continue to be an important part of […]
Now we all know that the delay in Aamir Khan’s Dhoom 3 schedule led to the delay of the actor’s film, PK, with Rajkumar Hirani. And that has in turn played havoc with PK heroine, Anushka Sharma’s dates. So much so that Anushka, who was reportedly signed for Imtiaz Ali’s film with Ranbir Kapoor, […]
A look that is striking during the day. I am not a professional make up artiste but I have always loved experimenting with my cosmetic kit. So today, I was heading out for a shoot and felt why not share an easy-to-do shortcut daytime look which will look awesome on anyone. The thing about doing […]
We last heard that Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan would be coming together for a movie by Zoya Akhtar. While that news fizzled out, here’s the latest – It was reported earlier that Hrithik Roshan has been roped in to play Lord Shiva in a film based on author Amish Tripathi’s book ‘Immortals of Meluha’, titled ‘Shuddhi’. The […]
A DOG WITH A BLOG ? Wow, for those who are completely clueless on what I am talking about – well, you might have just guessed it right. Elvis is apparently the name of Bebo’s pet terrier. AND…..Bollywood actress, Kareena Kapoor’s pet dog has a twitter account under the name of “Nawaab Elvis Kapoor“. What has the world […]
Stuck in the same compartment of a train to Europe, Raj tells Simran, “Yeh jo aapki aankhein hain, mujhey kisi ki yaad dilati hain.” Simran sternly asks, “Acha? kiski” ? Raj says, “Meri daadi ki”. And we wonder how can these two people of completely different personalities fall in love? Back in London when Simran invites […]
Calling all theatre enthusiasts, drama lovers, actors and directors in Singapore ! Singapore Drama Educators Association invites you to discover new ideas and fresh perspectives on theatre-making at the SDEA Theatre Arts Conference from 30 May to 2 June 2013. The Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) was founded in 2002 with a mission to advocate educational and […]
How to look slim in photographs ? It’s a known fact that the camera adds 10 pounds of weight. I’m sure many of you would be able to relate when I say that no matter how much one likes being clicked, the camera sometimes fails to capture our best features and makes some of us look so much […]
Salman Khan – Getting Married On TV ? Salman Khan is one of the most eligible bachelors and his marriage has been a long time debate. Not only his Bollywood pals and family wants the hunk to get married but his huge fans meticulously want to see him settle down in life. In fact, almost everybody […]
Women and Weight – A Perpetual Battle! Women have this never-ending and constant desire to achieve the “perfect” weight. Weight, for women, is almost like a measure of their worth! This is why we are extremely sensitive when it comes to our weight, for the same reason, we pay more attention to our appearances in general. […]
BIGGER!! BETTER!! BOLDER!! I was there last year, in the three-day event and was completely overwhelmed by the sheer talent Andheri had! Aimed to entertain visitors and provide established and upcoming talent a platform to showcase their skills, Wassup! Andheri is back this year with an extra day and countless activities for the Andherites! A Festival that celebrates […]
I’ve Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella Over the last weekend, I began reading Sophie Kinsella’s “I’ve Got Your Number” and Sophie is definitely now, on my must-read list for romantic comedy! The book was unpredictable, fast paced and truly engaging. It will really keep you up giggling to yourself with its witty insights […]
OSCARS 2013: The biggest night in Hollywood has wrapped up! Held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday (February 24) in Hollywood, The Academy Awards night celebrated the best in movies of the past year. Ben Affleck’s ‘Argo’ bagged the ‘Best Picture’ award while Daniel Day-Lewis and Jennifer Lawrence won the ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Actress’ […]
Bongs Taking Over Bollywood ? You might ask, why this now? Well, it seems like the Bong community is to Bollywood as to what the Jewish community is to Hollywood. Three of the best films of 2012 were made by Bengali men — Shoojit Sircar, Sujoy Ghosh and Anurag Basu. There have been a good number […]