The first-look teaser of “Mellisai”, the upcoming project of Rebel Studios, directed by Renjith Jeyakodi, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Gayathri will be out on September 14.
Kuttram Kadithal applies for the Oscar Awards
National Award winning Best Feature Film in Tamil, ‘Kuttram Kadithal’ has now applied for the 87th Academy Oscar award.
The much expected movie has marked its date of release on 24th of September declared by producer J Satish Kumar. ‘Kuttram Kadithal’ is produced by JSK Film Corporation in association with Chris Pictures starring a bunch of newbies like Master Ajay, Radhika Prasidhha, Sai Rajkumar, Pavel Navageethan.
GV, Team TIN promote film at college culturals
GV Prakash Kumar and Team TIN (Trisha Illana Nayanthara) have been promoting the film big time as the film gets closer to its release date and recently the were at college culturals promoting the film. GV and Team TIN were at the Loyola engenia culturals inauguration and at the Anna University Culturals Agni2k15 where they garnered good response.
G.V.Prakash Kumar’s upcoming release (his second release) ‘Trisha Illana Nayanthara’ will hit the silver screen on September 17. The film traces the life of a man from school to the mid-twenties. The film has been directed by Adhik Ravichandran. Music has been composed by GV Prakash himself. Anandhi and Manisha Yadav co-star in the film. Simran and VTV Ganesh play significant roles. Arya, Priya Anand and Yugi Sethu make special appearances in the film.
Samantha’s favourite possessions
Do you know what Samantha’s favourite possessions are? Rather what her must-haves are? And what makes her ‘a happy happy girl’?
Well, here it is, “My most favorite possessions. My N locket, my kitty flats, my bucket bag and a great book. A happy happy girl.”
Neil Nitin Mukesh becomes the new PETA pal for elephants
Restrained in chains and holding a placard reading, “For God’s Sake, Say No to Elephant Rides”, Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh (remember the baddie in Vijay-starrer ‘Kaththi’?) posed for a brand-new People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India festive-focused campaign at Mehboob Studio recently. Known as an avid follower of Ganesh Chaturthi, Neil celebrates the festival with great fervour with his family and friends every year but is saddened that, while we pray to Lord Ganesha, captive elephants suffer.
The well-articulated actor, who is also an ardent animal lover, considers it his ethical responsibility to educate his fans on how elephants, the majestic jungle kings, have been turned into slaves and are deprived of a natural habitat that’s integral to their well-being. They are forced to give rides and regularly chained and beaten when they are not being used – all for so-called “entertainment”. The unique campaign was shot by ace photographer Rohan Shrestha. Neil’s hairstyling was done by Amit Parekh, and his make-up was done by Wasim Shaikh Ahmed.
The SIIMA “Best Actor in a Negative Role” award winner for Tamil film Kaththi, Neil states, “It’s paradoxical that on one hand, we revere Lord Ganesha, and on the other hand, we ride on elephants – for which their minds are caged, bodies are tormented and souls are imprisoned. You can help put a stop to this insensitive crime by refusing to ride on elephants.”
So-called elephant “joyrides” are least joyful and most painful for the elephants who are forced to participate in these revolting practices. A PETA-commissioned investigation of elephant training in Nepal and a PETA investigation of elephants used for rides in Jaipur revealed that elephants are physically and emotionally abused at every juncture. When they are just 2 years old, baby elephants are torn away from the tender care of their mothers and are either tied up between trees with heavy chains and ropes, which cause painful burns, or confined to a tiny wooden enclosure called a kraal. Captive elephants are forced against their will to help separate mother elephants from their offspring, who frantically weep for their mothers and struggle to get free. Trainers then beat the young elephants with sticks and jab them with iron hooks called ankuses until they lose all hope and begin to obey commands, which sometimes lasts for months. These metal weapons are also used to pierce their sensitive ears, yank on them and force them to walk in a certain fashion. Trainers then continue to thrash the elephants on their heads and other parts of their bodies when they make a blunder, leaving many injured. They are then forced to give rides with untreated open wounds.
Happy B’Day Krish!
Here’s wishing singer, actor Krish a very Happy B’Day today! September 12! Krish completes 38 years today.
ED by Ellen DeGeneres
Our favourite TV show host Ellen DeGeneres just launched her flagship store Ed by Ellen DeGeneres during the new York Fashion Week. Here’s what her jackets and tees looks like…
Ellen collaborated with Gap for their new collection “Gap x ED”, is dedicated to supporting girls just as they are, whether they skateboard or dance, wear dresses or jeans, build forts or paint rainbows, or everything in between!
Victory’s favourite son – Venkatesh
Ever since he stepped into the world of cinema, Venkatesh has been defying clichés that go with being an actor. It’s been 29 years since his debut in Tollywood with Kaliyuga Pandavulu and he shows no signs of fatigue. Venky, as he is fondly addressed, has been a box office darling for a really long time earning him the prefix of Victory. RITZ makes an earnest attempt to unravel the phenomenon.
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When he holds forth on Ramana Maharishi and Swami Vivekananda, it’s hard to believe that you’re speaking to a superstar who makes women go moony every time he appears on the screen. His magic hasn’t waned a wee bit and most of his female fans and co-stars still look at him as the ultimate husband. Straddling the worlds of spirituality and cinema with equal elan, here is one consummate human being who believes in living consciously. Right from his first film in 1986, Venky has held audiences captive, especially the fairer gender, with his convincing performances for close to 3 decades. His first hit Bobbili Raja established his stardom which remained untouched in the years that followed. It’s hard to believe he is in his mid 50s. He has kept himself in top shape as always. “I am blessed,” says the actor who doesn’t look a day older than 40,
“Besides, I live a simple lifestyle. I’m a regular working person who goes home to his family, after a day’s work. Everything in moderation is the key to a good body. We need to pay equal attention to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects in our life. That ensures peace and well being.”
He is known as the most professional and non controversial actor and person. What gives? “When I completed my MBA in USA and returned home, I intended to get into production but destiny had other plans. Like I said earlier, I am a regular working person who looks forward to going home after work. Where is the need or time for anything else? My focus has always been on doing justice to my roles and ensuring that I entertain my audiences with my performances. I guess that’s what it is.”
For a man who is considered an ideal lover and dream husband on screen, Venky has never ever had even a whisper of a link up with any of his heroines. “I have always respected all my leading ladies immensely. Where is the question of anything else? All these are stupid questions,” he dismisses. Beginning from Sankranthi in which he played an elder brother of four siblings and Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu in which he played Mahesh Babu’s elder brother to the recent Drishyam, looks like he is taking on characters that suit his age. “That’s true. I know I have matured in age now and I am consciously keeping that in mind when I’m approached to essay a role. Look at Hollywood. Heroes are in their prime in 40s and 50s, sometimes older too. Bottom line is, you should be convinced about your portrayal, only then your audiences will be.”
Father of three daughters and a son, Venky is a hands-on father doing normal things like helping his kids with their homework. “Ashrita is a natural athlete and has tremendous will power. She wanted one gold medal and she got it. She is very focussed. Sports give you discipline and you can’t ignore that. My second daughter Havya is calm and Bhavna is again inclined towards games. Arjun is growing up fast,” he says.
An avid reader of philosophy and spirituality, Venky’s appetite for inspirational literature is voracious. “I read this book on Marlon Brando because I like him the most. I also like Robert Redford. I don’t read many books related to films or film personalities. I am a great follower of Ramana Maharishi. He opened up a lot in me. I grabbed the maximum knowledge from his works. I enjoy reading books by Ramana Maharishi. What he says makes so much sense.”
How has spirituality helped him in the world of glamour? “There was a stage in my life when I felt there was something amiss even though most of my films were hits. You see, basically I am a person without any goals and ambitions and when my films became huge hits, I didn’t know how to deal with success. I wasn’t really feeling on top of the world as I was expecting to. I wasn’t getting carried away. I remained totally unaffected. The calm and silence was confusing. That worried me. I felt that if I went off to the Himalayas, I would be happier. And that’s what I did. My wife, my best friend and life partner stood by me and supported me at every step. The turning point came when I discovered Advaitic philosophy. Everything is within us. Once I resumed my work, I began dealing with the uncertainties of life better. Prarabdha, super power and self effort are all interlinked. Realising and respecting that truth liberated me in a big way,” he explains.
How does he deal with failure? “My spiritual attitude helps me. Success and failure never bothered me. My reaction is balanced. Equanimity helps. I don’t go crazy in my head when I experience success, nor do I get disappointed or disheartened when faced with failure. I don’t identify myself as a hero. Life is just a drama. I’m playing my part in it. I believe in doing well so I prepare for my role as an actor well,” he elucidates.
How does he deal with being a producer and actor at the same time?
“Monotony sets in when you’re not happy with what you’re doing. At one point, I would get irritated when things were not in order. I even lost my temper once”.
“Also, some of my roles were so intense that they would drain me. That’s because I would walk into the sets as a producer. I would monitor wastage, people’s attendance etc. But as time progresses, you learn to accept things that you cannot change. Also, my own spiritual knowledge has helped me in that I don’t react anymore.”
How is religion different from spirituality? “Religion is more God-fearing. It is more ritual-oriented. We all have to pass that stage to arrive at Advaita. The truth is within ourselves. Truth is you. Each of us will find our own path according to our karma. I feel reborn again after I arrived at this knowledge.”
His wife Neeraja and he are looked up on as very grounded parents. Their children have been known and recognised for their lack of starry airs and abundant humility. Was such upbringing a conscious choice? “We have on our part ensured that they have as normal a life as possible. I have also instilled a certain sense of spiritual values in them. Consequently, they have no guile, no ego and they are open. Until they get married, I will do what I feel is right for them. After that everybody has to follow their own path,” he says.
Drishyam was a big hit and as usual he excelled in his part. What next? “I am looking at a few scripts. Let’s see,” he says thinking aloud. What does he attribute his long standing innings to? “I’ve been lucky that people have accepted me from the beginning. I was lucky to have succeeded even after taking a few risks. I have to thank all my writers, directors and my sixth sense in helping me choose the right stories. It’s been a wonderful life.”
Touch wood!
How Shriya Found Her Groove
South India’s favourite sensation, Shriya Saran has seen it all. The highs and lows, the ups and downs but she has stayed even keeled with an amazing inner strength that guides her on her path. In an extended soulful conversation with Vanaja Banagiri, the diva deck up beautifully in a range of garments from UNLIMITED and holds forth on everything that matters to her.
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For a girl who had oily hair and wore spectacles when she was growing up in a small town to being voted the `Ultimate Hottie of the South’ in an online poll, Shriya Saran has traversed an eventful path. She’s an avid reader of Haruki Murakami, practises Vipassana meditation, runs a spa that employs visually challenged people in real life; she can be the girl next door or a seductress, depending on the demands of the script on screen. It’s difficult to define Shriya, it’s even more difficult to categorise her. She can be this, that and all things at different times. Some know her as the hard-to-please diva while others will swear that she is the sweetest thing on two feet. So, will the real Shriya Saran please stand up? She responds with her trademark school girl giggle and says, “I guess I’m all of them. Don’t we all behave differently with different people in different circumstances?” Trust her to say it like it is. But people close to her know for a fact that she is quite a simpleton at heart, straight forward, at times self doubting, mostly super confident, loves dressing up, wonders if she’ll make a good mother, loves her mom, takes life’s challenges in her stride, is a die- hard romantic, optimistic to a fault, that’s who she is. And oh so pretty! One of the few actresses who look better off screen sans make up than on it! “I wasn’t the prettiest girl in school. I was known more for my dance than my looks when I was growing up,” she remarks.
How were the growing up years? “My dad Pushpinder Saran was a civil engineer who worked for BHEL, till he retired a few years back. I was born and brought up in BHEL Haridwar. My mom was a chemistry teacher. My introduction to films was through the open air theatre at BHEL called Jhankaar. I loved Kathak dance form and wanted to learn from Shovana Narayan. We came and met her in Delhi and she agreed to take me on as a student. So my mother and I moved to Delhi when I was 14. I got admission in Delhi Public School and we lived in a small teacher’s apartment there. My mother would drive me to my dance class at Pandara Road every day. Later my father took a transfer to Delhi to be with us. I used to perform with Shovana didi’s dance troupe all over India and would travel with her.”
From Delhi to South films, seems so far off! How did that happen? “Someone was making a music video in Varanasi for which they approached my guru, Shovana Narayan. She recommended me. I auditioned for it and got selected. One of the Telugu filmmakers saw that video and offered me my first Telugu film which was released in 2001.”
“I wasn’t the prettiest girl in school. I was known more for my dance than my looks when I was growing up.”
It’s been 14 years since her Telugu debut in Ishtam but, “It’s now that I am truly enjoying my work. I feel a strong connection to it,” she says reminiscing, “Initially, it was all fun and games. Work meant meeting new people, seeing new places, a whole lot of fun. Today, it is a lot more. It is about exploring more characters; it’s about evolving mentally and spiritually.” Everything she does, she does intensely whether it’s her meditation, running the spa or facing the camera. “For me, it’s all about love and heart. If I don’t feel deeply for something, I just switch off. Even where my films are concerned. Whenever I didn’t feel connected to a particular role or film, I didn’t even bother watching it. They gave me the CDs but no, sorry, I am so stubborn that I refused to watch.” So what goes wrong in such films? Why does she not feel good about those roles? “Between the writing table and the editing table, a lot happens. Sometimes, things don’t turn out the way you wish them to. But there’s no point in the blame game. Sometimes you go wrong, sometimes somebody else goes wrong. Honestly, you can sense on the 2nd or 3rd day of the shooting that something is not right. That’s when the disconnect happens. But you know it’s a part of our profession. You live and you learn,” she says philosophically.
What does acting mean to her? “It’s my life. Acting has been like going to school for me. Sometimes I have learnt a lot, at times I haven’t. Every film has taught me something though. I am so, so indebted to South films. They have given me my identity, my profession, success, name and fame.”
Any people instrumental in making things happen for her? “Yes. Yes. Vikram and Raj, my first directors, Rajinikanth & Shankar for Shivaji, Nishikant Kamat and Ajay Devgn for Drishyam, in fact all my co stars, producers, long list. But most importantly Nagarjuna. He picked me up from nowhere for his film. His house is an open house for me. I know both his sons well. Amala is also my friend. She is the one who introduced me to Vipassana.”
Does she remember her early years? Her first scene, first dialogue. “I do remember my first scene. But you know, recently for an awards function they requested me to perform to my early songs. That’s when I revisited the films I had done with Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan. Guess what?! I didn’t remember those songs. I didn’t remember the dialogues. I guess as an actor you tend to forget them to get out of the character you’re essaying and move on to the next. But I remember characters. I remember the people I worked with. I remember relationships. A few months back I met Jayam Ravi in Dubai after 8-9 years. It felt the same. It’s a beautiful warmth, love and bonding. I value and cherish relationships. They mean the most to me.”
Considering she has starred with the best of the lot in the south, why didn’t she make a mark in Bollywood? “I’ve no idea, honestly. In the world of cinema, you can never put a finger on what works, what doesn’t. No one knows why a film doesn’t do well. There are forces bigger than us and beyond us. Sometimes there is no explanation. I would be God if I knew that. But I am glad `Drishyam’ has done phenomenally well. It feels good. At the end of the day, we all want to reach a bigger audience. That’s what every actor wants. Why does anybody tell a story? Because they want it to be heard by more and more people.”
Are there enough scripts for 30+ actresses? “I think so. Things are changing. Mindsets are changing. A lot of new age films have succeeded. Quite a few 30+ actresses like Kajol, Kareena, Jyothika are doing very well. So things are looking good.”
Will we see her sharing space with the gen next heroes on screen? “I don’t know what I will do next. I would love to work with them though,” she says candidly.
Shriya is also known for her social conscience. She has supported many charities and has been closely involved with a few like CAP Foundation and Naandi. A few years ago she took it a step further and set up a spa all on her own called Shree Spa that employs visually challenged therapists. How did it all start? “When I was in school, I happened to miss my bus one day. I must have been around 14-15 then. There was a Blind School on the opposite road. My mom had told me several times that I should visit it. It was really hot that day and I decided to cross the road and go to the blind school out of curiosity. I sat under a tree watching these kids playing cricket. One of the kids came and sat next to me and and started touching my face. That’s how a visually-impaired person comes to know whether it is a new person or old. He asked me what made me come there. I told him, ‘I wanted a glass of water as I had missed my bus.’ He started laughing. I asked him why he was laughing and he said, ‘I am blind, still I never miss my catch. How did you miss your bus?’ His innocence got me intrigued and I started going there for their Diwali melas.
“For me, it’s all about love and heart. If I don’t feel deeply for something, I just switch off.
When I moved to Mumbai, I wanted to start something for visually-impaired people with whatever little money I had. I thought of starting computer classes and candle-making classes but found that enough people were doing that. Once my mother and I were on an outdoor shoot in Bangkok for a month, where my mother learnt the basic course for becoming a spa therapist. We came to know that there was a course in Mumbai where they taught visually-impaired people to become spa therapists. We decided to open up a spa with the two room place we had. We have five therapists who do all kinds of massages. Each one of them is very intelligent. The visually-challenged are blessed with a keen sense of touch and healing. The sad part is that we, in India, and in many cases internationally, don’t view disability normally. We aren’t encouraged to study with children with special abilities in school; we can’t accept them like other members of the workforce. It is a question of trust, you know. Our clients say that it is on par with any other spa. You should visit sometime. Seeing is believing.”
Who does she rely on most professionally and personally? “My mom for sure. I fight with her but I love her the most. She gave up everything for me. She supported me in every aspect of my life; she has stood by me regardless of the situation. I share everything with her. She knows me like nobody else does. I am what I am because of her.”
Is there a special someone in her life? When does she plan to get hitched? “I would love to get married eventually. But it will happen when it will happen. I would like him to be someone who is a friend, someone who I can grow with mentally, spiritually and emotionally.” Are the eligible bachelors listening?
More Than Skin Deep -Dr. Shuba Dharmana
Some of the most famous men have been brutally honest in their explanation of what beauty really is. American author, poet and critic Edgar Allan Poe opines – “There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion” while Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, in the The Kreutzer Sonata says – “It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness.” Though purists will disagree with this school of thought, realists tend to look the other way, choosing to accept factors like age, lines, wrinkles and hair loss as part and parcel of living and finding ways instead to combat these cosmetic factors that play such a huge, pivotal role in the life of every man and woman. Dr. Shuba Dharmana, renowned cosmetic dermatologist, hair transplant surgeon and laser specialist from Bengaluru is one such realist. Our cover girl this month is not just stunning herself, she also has the skill and precision to enhance a person’s beauty through the path-breaking treatments and services available at her clinics in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. RITZ chats up with the gorgeous doctor, finding out more about her passion for work, her plans for the future and what exactly her take on cosmetic dermatology is.
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The Entrepreneur
“There’s still a myth in India that surrounds cosmetic enhancement treatments that needs to be broken. When I was offered the opportunity to head a chain of cosmetic enhancement clinics in Hyderabad, I felt I owed it to my profession and myself as a professional to come home and work towards breaking these myths that are still lodged tight in the minds of people,” says the svelte 37-year-old doctor who delivered a baby just 10 months ago, but looks like she’s stepped off the ramp. “I was always inclined towards the beauty business and began with a career in modelling. But I soon realised that being behind the camera was not all that I wanted to do. I wanted to do something more permanent, more progressive and innovative. Hence I decided to study medicine and chose cosmetic dermatology as my field of specialization. Today, with the amount of advancement we see in science and medicine, we’re able to offer clients some of the best forms of cosmetic treatments, using highly superior products and techniques at extremely competitive costs”.
“Cosmetic enhancement is no more about crude facelifts and plastic surgery. It’s about rejuvenating and highly safe filler and botox treatment, technologically advanced hair transplants, precise laser procedures and beauty and aesthetic treatments like Hydra Facials, Snake Venom Facials, Fractional Laser Treatments, Elase Laser and much more”.
Dr. Shuba graduated from the Andhra Medical College after which she left for the UK to pursue further studies. There she was trained in General Medicine and Dermatology. During this period she researched much on anti-ageing and considered a great deal about skin diseases and aesthetic medicines. In London, she worked under eminent cosmeticians and got to learn a lot about Aesthetic Medicine. “There was so much for me to learn; I realised that I could offer people beauty enhancement options. I attended conferences like “Faces” and “Anti-Ageing Medicine World Congress” that boosted my spirits. Later, I undertook training in lasers and became a specialist in that as well,” she explains
Having worked with several hospitals in the UK for over ten years, while at London, she successfully established two clinics – The Ultimate Beauty in Luton and Cosmesthetic in West London. She also worked in several other private cosmetic clinics like NSCC (National Slimming and Cosmetic Clinics) and NovoLondon. Later, she obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Dermatology from the University of Cardiff and began her specialised practice in dermatology. She has been trained in hair transplantation techniques in Poland and has also worked under one of Europe’s most reputed hair transplant surgeons, Dr. Marwan Safi.
LeJeune literally means ‘The Young’. An initiative started by Dr. Shuba in March 2012, she established her presence in India with Dr.Shuba Skin & Laser Clinic in Madhapur, Hyderabad and then opened the LeJeune brand in Bengaluru.
“LeJeune Medspa was started with the goal of providing the latest high standard revolutionary treatments in anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation methods. The treatments here are well balanced, holistic, including a detailed analysis of skin texture and tone and the programmes are supplemented with neutraceuticals, skinceuticals and sun care products for youthful, glowing and healthier looking skin,” she explains.
Though botox and fillers are her area of specialty, Dr. Shuba says that these days it’s more of hair transplants that she’s doing. “Probably because hair treatment is the most acceptable form of cosmetic enhancement and people are willing to take that initial step and try it. It’s progress in my books,” she tells, adding that people need to understand that most cosmetic enhancement treatments are without side effects, very safe and perfectly acceptable in today’s day and age.
“I’ve had a lot of film stars, especially from the South Indian industry come to me for treatment. They’ve been extremely happy with the results and keep coming back for further enhancement. I’m more keen now to reach out of that fraternity and help the masses though my skills and knowledge,” tells the lady who was declared Best Woman Dermatologist 2015 at the All India 6th Annual Women Leaders Conclave, Mumbai and Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 at the Pharmaleaders Summit, Mumbai. She is also brand ambassador for Eyova Egg Oil, a new-age product containing bioactives that heal and strengthen hair naturally. Due to her association with the film fraternity and her own penchant for beauty and style, Dr. Shuba also frequently judges beauty pageants and is constantly in the news for her innovative treatments and skills.
The Fashionista
In keeping with her image and nature of work, Dr. Shuba, along with being a dedicated professional, is also extremely conscious of her image and is a staunch propagator of healthy living. “I’ve shed 10 kilos in 10 months post pregnancy,” she tells us proudly, the figure she’s shown off in her pictures being testament to the fact. Fashion and an experimental sense of style come naturally to her. “I was a model in the early days and I even acted in a Singhalese film,” she tells us with pride. “I’m extremely conscious of what I wear and always tell my associates that it’s mandatory to dress appropriately for every occasion, be it work or a party.
Her favourite designers, she tells, are Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel. “Sometimes I buy Roberto Cavalli as well, but I feel Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel are timeless and ever-elegant. Though I’m extremely experimental in my way of dressing I still play it safe by sticking to solid colours and straight styles. Though I do follow trends, I tend to tweak them to suit my personal taste,” she explains, propping her feet up on the couch in Ottimo, the fine dining Italian restaurant at ITC Royal Gardenia, where we’re taking her pictures. She’s sporting a pair of 5-inch heeled Cavalli boots – furry foot accessories that not only jazz up her outfit, but also reflect her unorthodox personality. “I love to dress in Rakesh Agarvwal for the evening but choose more high-street fashion for the day. At work you’ll mostly see me in a shift dress.”
And in keeping with her profession, Dr. Shuba isn’t shy to admit that she’s tried several cosmetic enhancement treatments on herself. “That’s what we’re taught at medical school in the UK,” she tells. “A doctor must always be able to experience the treatment, the pain, the entire process of the procedure he/she is performing on the patient. Only then will we be able to counsel clients correctly on the kind of treatment they need and what to expect when they undergo it.”
The Woman
Married to one of Bengaluru’s most prominent architects Anshul Chodha, Dr. Shuba is a dedicated mother to her 10 month old baby son and a caring wife and daughter. “I know how important it is for a mother to be there for her child during the initial years and I’ve tried to cut back on my working hours and rush home by 4 pm to spend the evenings with the baby and my family,’ she tells.
When she’s not playing with her son, entertaining him with numerous toys, books and songs, she’s working out vigorously and trying hard to keep her diet and lifestyle as natural and organic as possible. “I think it’s important for a woman to keep herself fit and understand her body. Though I’m working on scaling up my business and am looking for franchise partners from all across India for my hair transplant and medspa clinics, I’m also looking to partner with someone and open a health food restaurant and health food/supplement store.
I want to spread the fitness mantra across to as many as I can and want to inform more people on how to eat healthy and live clean,” she says.
Kriti Sanon shoots in Hyderabad
Kriti Sanon, who was seen alongside Naga Chaitanya in Dochay, is shooting in Hyderabad for Bollywood film Dilwale, starring Shahrukh Khan. Apparently, the unit is filming crucial scenes on the lanky actress and Varun Dhawan in a private studio in the city.
‘Bhale Bhale Magadivoy’ crosses the 1 million
Nani’s Bhale Bhale Magadivoy has crossed the 1 million mark at the US box office after the first week of its release. The Maruthi directorial has opened to positive talk and has garnered hit talk from all the centers, and this the first time that a medium budget film has crossed the 1 million mark in the US.
Sudheer Babu shoots for his Bollywood debut
Sudheer Babu is currently shooting for his debut Bollywood film, Baaghi. The actor will be playing a baddie in the film, which features young Bollywood stars Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles. Baaghi is currently being shot in the picturesque Kerala back waters.
Mohan Babu to gift Range Rover to Manchu Manoj
The buzz is that Mohan Babu has decided to present his son Manchu Manoj with a swanky car. A new release of Range Rover Discovery will be Mohan Babu’s choice of gift for his son. Apparently, the cost of the car would be around 2 crores.
‘Baahubali’ hot favourite at Hyderabad Comic Con
The Comic Con 2015 Hyderabad is due to take place on Sep 12th and Sep 13th. Buzz is that Baahubali is going to be favourite at the Comic Con. Apparently, the characters in Rajamouli’s epic drama – Bhallaladeva (Rana), Amarendra Baahubali (Prabhas), Sivagami (Ramyakrishna), etc have become so popular that kids are vying up to dress up in those attires.
Kajal to join the sets of Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Sardaar’
Kajal Aggarwal, who plays the female lead in Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film ‘Sardaar Gabbar Singh’ will join the team next week and will take part in the shooting till the month-end. Directed by Bobby, the action drama also has Lakshmi Rai playing a crucial role.
Smoking Hot 🔥 Raashii Khanna
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Dashing Photoshoot Pictures Of Harish Kalyan
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