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Volume 06 I Issue 11 I June 2021 l
I am predictably 8 times Rajkummar Rao
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unpredictable: Bollywood's best bet today
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Minissha Lamba Fashion Face Off- Deepika
Padukone or Aahna Kumra:
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Who do you think styled the
abstract print saree better?
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Fashion & Lifestyle
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Small Screen
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¡ As Veere Di Wedding clocks 3 today, here's looking back at the path-breaking
performance by Sonam Kapoor as 'Avni'
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¡ Singer Shaan, Sonu Nigam along with 35 performers join hands
for Covid-19 relief fund
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Fashion & Lifestyle ¡ Creativity. Experiment and
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8 times
Rajkummar Rao
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that he's
Bollywood's
best bet today
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Known to be a director's actor, Rajkummar Rao has
his own unique ways to give life to any character given
to him. Currently garnering praise for his brilliant
performance in the comedy thriller 'Roohi', actor
Rao's journey looks straight out of a Bollywood movie.
Known to be extremely versatile and talented,
Rajkummar has given some really pathbreaking
performances in his incredible journey of eleven
years.
After making a smashing debut that he won his first National Film together for a film, they create
with Dibakar Banerjee's 'Love Sex Award. magic and 'Omerta' was no
Aur Dhokha' in 2010, there has different. A biographical crime
been no looking back for him. 3. KAI PO CHE (2013) drama, the film stars Rajkummar as
Today, celebrating the phenomenal A story about friendship, 'Kai Po Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, a
actor that he's, we pick his 8 best Che' saw Rajkummar Rao alongside terrorist who's involved with the
films which that he's Bollywood's Sushant Singh Rajput and Amit kidnapping of four foreign nationals
best bet today. Sadh. Portraying the role of Govind, in 1994. Just like his other powerful
Rao's camaraderie with the two performances, in this film too the
Check'em out here: actors was considered to be the actor went all in to do justice to the
highpoints of the film. role.
1. LOVE SEX AUR DHOKHA
(2010) 4. BAREILLY KI BARFI (2017) 7. EK LADKI KO DEKHA TOH
Based on the themes of love, sex The Filmfare Award winning AISA LAGA (2019)
and betrayal, 'Love Sex Aur performance of the actor saw his A coming of age, romantic comedy
Dhokha' traced many angles character playing the role of Pritam drama, 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh
including honour killings, MMS Vidrohi – a naïve sari salesman and Aisa Laga' is India's first LGBTQ
scandal and sting operations. Even a rowdy man. What really won the film. Playing the lead role in the
though this was Rajkummar Rao's audiences was the swiftness with film alongside Sonam Kapoor
debut film, his performance was no which Rajkummar switched between Ahuja, Rajkummar was hailed by
less than of a critically acclaimed the two avatars. It was through this the audiences for playing her
actor. He was seen playing the film that cinelovers saw that the character with immense zeal.
character of Adarsh, a man who actor is brilliant at both, intense as
wants to make an MMS video to well as light-hearted roles. 8. THE WHITE TIGER (2021)
pay off loans. His performance Revolving around the story of an
made a lot of noise soon after the 5. NEWTON (2017) ambitious driver of a rich Indian
film's release. The film featured Rajkummar family, who uses his wit to escape
portraying the role of an honest clerk from poverty and become an
2. SHAHID (2012) who was sent on election duty and entrepreneur. Impressively,
Based on the life of lawyer and was ready to go to any length to get Rajkummar Rao made a lot of noise
human rights activist Shahid Azmi, the work done assigned to him. with his powerful performance in
who was assassinated in 2010, Thanks to the actor's brilliant the film and won both, the critics
'Shahid' is regarded as one of performance, 'Newton' was India's and the audiences worldwide.
Rajkummar Rao's finest works till official entry to the Oscars. Interestingly, many fans of the actor
date. Interestingly, to get into the are even shared their personal
skin of his character, the actor spent 6. OMERTA (2018) favourite sequences from the film
a good amount of time with Everytime Rajkummar Rao and ace and talked about how much they
Shahid's family. It was for this film filmmaker Hansal Mehta come enjoyed his performance.
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soldiers along our country borders. The
film industry has never faltered in
standing up and helping their
countrymen and women. It's a great
legacy of the filmdom and I'm so glad
that generation of artists have
recognised this legacy and follow the
same culture. This time around also it
took just one call from either me or
Anupam ji (Kher) and everybody was
on board. I am extremely humbled by
their gesture and thank each one of
them for their support," she added.
Talking about the concert, the
'Tanha Dil' singer Shaan slated, "As we
are all aware that these are difficult
times and the need of the hour is to not
only continue but step up the efforts in
bringing some relief to COVID
affected individuals and their families ..
Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora and I
Am Buddha Foundation have joined
hands to raise funds and also bring
some smiles and entertainment to their
lives. I was very happy to join my
fraternity to come together and be part
of this cause. I urge you to contribute
generously to this cause. India needs
us. Let's do this Ek Saath,” added
Shaan.
Padam Shri Malini Awasthi said 'I
am very happy that we are all coming
Singer Shaan, Sonu Nigam along
together in 'Ek Saath: India Will Rise
Again concert. The names which are a
part of it say everything in itself. We all
have a duty to fulfill in these troubled
with 35 performers join hands times, we move forward together and
the despair facing the difficult situation
due to covid. I too have got the good
for Covid-19 relief fund
fortune by being a part of this concert
and we are artists and I also feel that
the first duty of an artist should be
humanity.'
Evergreen singer Sadhana Sargam
BOLLYWOOD singer Kashyap Seva Foundation and US India said "From 2020 till now, due to covid
Shaan, Sonu Nigam along with 35 Pragati Foundation are also supporting 19, we are all aware of the situation in
Bollywood performers will host a the event. The concert will feature 35 the whole world and in our country.
virtual, live music festival on Saturday, performers. Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora
5th June with Indian artists to support The lineup of artists includes Sonu (GKPD), I AM Buddha Foundation and
Covid-19 relief efforts. The artists will Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Shilpa Rao, Anupam Kher Foundation are doing
perform at a concert called 'Ek Sath: Kailash Kher, Shaan, Hariharan, Daler 'Ek Sath: India Will Rise Again concert
India Will Rise Again', to raise funds Mehndi, Anup Jalota, Papon, Pankaj for Covid Relief. I am thankful to
for Covid affected orphans, widows, Udhaas, Prasoon Joshi, Padma Shri Pallavi Joshi for giving me this
people with disabilities, the indigenous Suresh Wadkar, Sadhana Sargam, opportunity and a small contribution
population, refugees, migrants, Padma Shri Malini Awasthi, Jatin & from my side."
minorities and artists among others. Raahul Pandit, Swapnil Bandodkar, Raj Pandit said “Anupam Kher Ji
Leading actor Anupam Kher along Sugandha Date, Anuradha Palakurthi, has been a front runner in helping
with his Anupam Kher Foundation, Sunayana Kachroo Bhide, Shreya Kaul, people with all kinds of aid in these
noted director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri Anand Sharma & SRGMP Musicians, difficult times. So when he called me to
and actress, philanthropist Pallavi Joshi Talat Aziz, Annu Malik, Manoj be a part of this incredible fundraiser
along with their I Am Buddha Muntashir and Neerja Pandit. and perform alongside Salim -
Foundation have joined hands with Actress Pallavi Joshi said "Film Sulaiman, I was more than elated. As
Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora industry has always come together to musicians, it's the least we can do and I
(GKPD) to bring you this concert, help in the most difficult times maybe hope that people contribute to this
Sewa International Foundation, drought, famine, or entertaining our noble cause in large numbers.”
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tribute to or Aahana Kumra; Who do you think
Covid warrior styled the abstract print Saree better?
WHEN the country is in sorrow
and every individual is trying to INDEED, Sarees can never go ethnic outfit with a statement
help each other. Filmmaker Vikram off the style! Time and again, Emerald green earring with a ring
Bhatt has a different point of view Bollywood Divas leave us in awe of and Kadas. Her iconic sleek bun
in helping people. Recently the their beauty by donning in their with minimal makeup
maker started a Social media page nine yards. Every stunner has her complimented the overall look.
called 'You are not alone' for own unique way of rocking the Love!
people who are feeling depressed classic drape, and dare we say we On the other hand, Aahana
and falling for anxiety due to the love them all! Kumra wore Nikita Mhaisalkar's
current scenario. Grabbing our attention today are abstract piece. The stunner
On this social media page, he Deepika Padukone and Aahana experimented with the traditional
does live sessions and connects to Kumra for sporting the drape with a outfit by pairing it with a Corset,
audiences, listens, and shares colourful spin! Both the leading making the overall look chic and
stories. In a recent live with an IT actress, who are known for their stylish. With hair down in textured
teacher from Mumbai called acting prowess, chose an abstract waves and subtle makeup, the
Anatara Kadam Kawale indicated print but crafted a very different actress surely stole the show.
an idea to start a social page where style from each other. We are a fan of both styles!
people can post stories about Covid Deepika carried the limited Which one is your favourite? Let
warrior which will remain with us edition hand-printed Sabyasachi us know in the comments section
forever. Saree. The actress accessorised her below.
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Minissha Lamba is one of the renowned Bollywood actress who worked in many hit movies like- Corporate, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Bachna Ae Haseeno, Bheja Fry 2, Zila Ghaziabad, Bhoomi and many more… Apart from movies, she has appeared in few TV series and reality shows as well. In an exclusive interview with Yogesh Mishra, she spoke about her childhood days, favourite songs, turning points in her professional life, future plans and more… www.bollywoodtown.in 13 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021
YOGESH MISHRA
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Can you define yourself in one
line?
Predictably unpredictable.
Tell us something about your
basic family background and
childhood days?
It was fantastic. We are so lucky
to have the parents that we do..
Life was full of games and sports
after school. Sleepovers at friends.
Video games. A beautiful lovely
pet dog called Misty who stayed
with us for 16 years forming such
an integral part of our lives. We
would have our own cycle that
make us independent. Zooming
from one place to the other all the
time. It was fantastic.
You have worked with TV and
big screen as well. What are the
differences according to you?
There is no real difference. To me
acting is acting.. Regardless of the
medium. With television upu get
to be one character for a longer
time. It has its advantages and
disadvantages. With filsm you live
a character for a shorter time.
Before you move on to the next
film.
Which Bollywood movie or song
touches your heart?
The classics I grew up watching..
Which are a classic for me... Are
films like Mr. India.. Quamat se
quamat tak. Challbaaz.. I love the
songs of Atif Aslam. Most songs
of bhatt films are great. Most of
arjit Singh songs are a balm to the
soul
What do you do when feel low?
Play with my dogs. Have long hot
showers. Lose myself in books
Who is your favourite
Bollywood actor and why?
More than having a favorite... I
admire a lot of them actors and
actresses for being at the top of
their game for so many years.
Which is the most difficult thing
to do in a profession like this...
Their stories... Determination...
And staying power is something
that I hugely respect.
14 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 www.bollywoodtown.inHow easy or tough was it to get
a ticket to Bollywood?
For me it happened easy. But the
most important and difficult part
is staying around. Continuing to
do work that is relevant.
What were your turning point
in your professional life?
I think my whole career for a few
years was a series of successes
and highs for me in terms of the
kind of films I got to do and the
people I worked with.
Due to corona pandemic
everything was stuck. How do
you utilize this lockdown
period?
I didn't do much as I could have.
Did the things I love doing even
more... Reading
In case, if you wish to change
your industry, then what would
be that?
I would be a writer..
What are your upcoming
projects?
Kutub Minar
Any message for the readers of
Bollywood Town magazine?
Hope you have a beautiful day
ahead of you after what we all
have been through the last years.
I think my
whole career
for a few years
was a series of
successes and
highs for me in
terms of the
kind of films I
got to do and
the people I
worked with.
www.bollywoodtown.in 15 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021Fashion
l Wat ch
Mode
Anjali Phougat: My strong roots
in India's rich heritage and culture
are visible in my designs
FASHION designer and following trends. Having knowledge
humanitarian Anjali Phougat's about what is in vogue and wearing
creations are an extension of herself. according to your taste helps in the
Being so connected to her roots, her evolution and development of your
Indianess also has a prominent mark individual style.”
in her collections. It is this unique So what does she enjoy designing
combination of individuality and more? “I love to Indian, western and
inherent Indian culture that makes her indo-western designs. I usually
designs unique. customise new styles and designs as
“My strong roots in India's rich per my client's requirements. For
heritage and culture are visible in my example, if it's a traditional wedding
clothes and jewellery. My line is more client often asks for bright red
like a fusion of Indian and western but lehengas with gold embroidery. So I
has this unique flavour that reflects my take the basics from them and
thought process. I think that's what my incorporate my vision with my client's
customers also like about my ideas. If my client is American while
collection,” she says, adding that she the groom is Indian then I usually
wants her nine-year-old daughter work on two different outfits ready
Aarna to stay associated with her based on American and Indian culture.
Indian roots too. Sometimes I also create a nice fusion
style if the client is ready to
Phougat has business offices, one
experiment. I just enjoy creating
in Ohio, where she presently resides
something new,” she adds.
and the other one is in India. Talking
about working in two different We know about how passionate she
markets, she adds, “India fashion is about her craft, but when we ask
changes every second and in the US about this one outfit that she loves
people like traditional, clean cut and wearing the most, pat comes the reply,
very basic design. I don't believe in “I just love sarees. I feel the 6-yards
fashion trends because fashion to me drape define the true beauty of women Model: Yasmeen Shaikh
in every way. It suits every occasion,
is very much personal. Whatever you
feel comfortable in, whatever you every mood and every look. It's a Photographer:
think would look good on you, should
be fashion instead of blindly
versatile outfit that can be styled in so
many different ways.”
Raju Asrani (Zoom Studio)
16 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 www.bollywoodtown.inBY THE WAY.
By: Dr. Amit Kumar Pandey
As Veere Di Wedding
Creativity, clocks 3 today, here's
looking back at the
path-breaking
Experiments performance by
Sonam Kapoor as 'Avni'
and Cinema
KNOWN as the voice of
change, Sonam Kapoor has always
chosen the narratives that sparked a
discussion. It was this day three
years ago when Veere Di Wedding
LET'S begin with a incidents inclined toward such stories. One hit the cinema halls. The
where me and my friend Mr. day even myself was surprised to powerhouse performer's character
Ramesh Gupta a known see that my wife was watching a Avni instantly struck a chord with
distributor of pharmaceutical Turkish serial, it means this the audience.
products in East Delhi were generation is exploring Every millennial woman across
visited the club house of Kotla experiment based creativity in the country could relate to Avni's
cricket stadium for a dinner Cinema. Movies like 2-State or struggle between choosing her
party. While ordering and serving Shadi me Jaruraana are really successful career as a lawyer and
we observed that senior age praiseworthy especially directors giving up to the societal pressure of
people were discussing about any who explores such stories for getting married. Sonam's dialogue
movie in reference to their movies. from the film, “Jitna Bhi Padh Lo
creative aspect. Mr. Gupta smiled 21st century is witnessing the Graduation, Post-Graduation... Par
and told me how he loves such changes in the Indian cinema Jab Tak Mangalsutra Gale Mein
talks not because of the mockery where technology and innovations Nahi Lagta Na... Tab Tak Life
but for the content they were will change the complete taste of Complete Nahi Hoti,” received
discussing. He shared many such viewers. This generation is roaring applause and became a
incidents which took place in the growing with watching cartoons massive hit among the audience.
same venue. Most of the time were fiction based stories are the The film was one of the firsts
people debating over the movies key interest for them. It is not easy from the 'women telling women's
and especially about creative for filmmakers to meet the story' box, and Sonam made an
stories of Sholey to Thugs of expectation of every one. Global unconventional choice as always to
Hindustan or Raja Harish cinema is using next level of pave the way for more such
Chandra to MughaleAajam. technology in their cinema where empowering stories.
The evening discussion with Indian rebellion youth loves it. The 2018 film was about the
Mr. Gupta gave an idea of Such youth interests in are lives of four female buddies and
brainstorming that Script writers encouraging international film their struggles with marriage, career,
are really experimenting with makers and studios to operate in kids, stereotyped standards of
their scripts and Director India or they are outsourcing beauty and morality by society.
Producers are daring to make Indian platform to make movies. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh and
movies on such scripts. There Last many years it is also been produced by Rhea Kapoor, the film
was a time when any story were observed that International film also had Kareena Kapoor Khan,
converted as cinema and viewer makers are indulging in exchange Swara Bhaskar, and Shikha Talsania
did not have much programs in film making. Of in pivotal roles.
choices,Howeverin the current course such practices will enhance Apart from this, Sonam will be
scenario, movies from the creativity and innovation in next seen in the much-anticipated
Hollywood are easily available Indian Cinema. crime thriller titled 'Blind' directed
on internet and major chunk by Shome Makhija.
www.bollywoodtown.in 17 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021Small Screen
I am a workaholic and it feels good
to be back on the set: Rohitashv Gour
BINAIFERR and Sanjay
Kohli's popular show Bhabiji Ghar Par
Hai is back to shooting mode. The
show has shifted to a new location
recently to shoot new episodes.
Manmohan Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour)
shares how excited he is to start
shooting again. He says,” I am a
workaholic and it is good to be back on
set. For an actor, it is a relaxation when
we go to a new location, new set. The
new location is full of greenery which
propels one's thinking. Last year when
the lockdown was announced, we never
thought there would be a second wave
and another lockdown. So, for an actor
it is a second setback. No one wants to
be sitting idle at home. An actor's job is
to go to the set and work.”
He also adds, “I would also like to
praise our producers Sanjay and
Binaiferr Kohli for the way they have
visioned this new normal. It is amazing.
We had enough bank of episodes so we
could wait and start our shooting later.
Otherwise, we would have to start early
like others at the peak of the pandemic.
We all should get the vaccines first and
then build hard immunity to face this
disease. Making episodes for the future
and creating a bank is really a
commendable job done by our
producers.”
Talking about his own comfort
factor as an actor, he adds,”As an
individual I have no problem in
shooting. Last year post lockdown
when we have resumed I was scared a
bit. But this time I am aware of the
problem and the consequences so I am
doubly cautious and taking good care of
myself. Which is the need of the hour.
Producers have made excellent
arrangements” The new location will
have Anokhelal Saxena's birthday
celebrations taking place in a resort.
Rohotashv Gour, Shubhangi Atre and
Aasif Sheikh shre a great bond
offscreen as well.
18 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 www.bollywoodtown.inyour loved ones, friends, and
family. Be active and eat well.
Simple things that make you
happy,” he adds.
When asked if people from the
entertainment industry are
generally targeted when it comes
to depression and anxiety, he
replies, “Not really, it's because
people from the entertainment
industry are always in the
limelight. They are not targeted.
Nobody is targeted. Anyone could
get depressed or anxious around
you, or even you could, and you
wouldn't even know it. And it's
just the entertainment industry,
everyone goes through stress in
their own way. Daily wage
workers have their own kind of
stress, businessman, doctors,
engineers, teachers, and people
from the entertainment industry
Sneh Binny: Salman Khan's too have their own issues. Nobody
can feed themselves or their
family without stress, it's all
Bigg Boss closing line is
around us.”
On days he feels blue, Sneh
takes a break from the monotony
and do something different or
perfect, “Do whatever
something that he enjoys. “I get
my “me time” at least once a week
when I do things that I like and
take a break. I always do what I
you want to do”
like, every single day. Salman
Khan's Bigg Boss closing line is
perfect, “Do whatever you want to
do”. If you do whatever you really
want to do, and makes you feel
happy, then do it, just make sure
ENTREPRENEUR Sneh this because he was mentally your happiness should not harm
Binny believes that mental health healthy and strong. There is so anyone,” he says.
is everything. It does not just play much to learn from him,” says the Sneh feels meditation
a vital role in achieving success as co-owner of Delhi Binny's Brigade definitely helps. It's one of the
well as having a healthy body. tennis team. important and easy ways to
“If you're mentally strong then Like many of us, Sneh too takes maintain good mental health. “But
nothing can harm you. It's care of his physical health and as I said you can do anything that
important to manage good mental didn't give much importance to you like. I feel awareness around
health. I look up to Morris E mental health. “It took me time to mental health is still lacking.
Goodman and totally loved realize that if you're mentally People should be made more
reading his book The Miracle healthy, half is done already. But I aware about how to keep
Man. Following his recovery from feel if you're mentally unhealthy themselves mentally healthy.
a plane crash that left him then physical health also Suicide seems to be an easy way
paralyzed, he was unable to move, deteriorates. Do that one thing that out to many but it's not. One
breathe, swallow, walk or talk you love and make you happy, it's wrong step ruins the lives of your
normally, he came out of not necessary to do yoga. It's as loved ones, friends, and family,”
everything stronger. He could do simple as talking about things with he ends.
www.bollywoodtown.in 19 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021Puja Agarwal: We
often miss that
'health' in the
famous saying
'health is wealth'
means both physical
and mental well being
PUJA Agarwal says good mental wake up before dawn. No use of any cook for dinner and lunch everyday.
health might have a different meaning electronic devices one hour before sleep What I mean is, it's not about the
to each one of us. For the Happy and after waking up. I actually use my industry, it's about the nature of the
Anniversary actor it is “being able to grandma's alarm clock so that I don't person. Like I never take stress for
think, feel and react in the ways that have to use my cell phone at the anything ever in life. When I feel
she needs and wants to live her life as beginning of a new day. Working out low, I go neutral. Binge watch, order
fully and independently as possible”. daily is also essential.” my favourite dish, maybe do a bit of
She explains further that it is about There is a common belief that online shopping… I just don't worry
“being cognitively, emotionally and people from the entertainment industry and live a happy life,” she says.
socially healthy”. are targeted when it comes to Puja suggests meditation for good
While most of the time we take depression and anxiety. Reacting she mental health. “As I said, I begin and
care of our physical health, we forget adds, “I am the first person from my also end my day with it. It's a part of
to give importance to the dealings of town and family who has been into my daily essential activity,” she
our mind. showbiz. They eventually look up to me adds.
“Jim RohnI said, 'Take care of for all these answers thinking Ask her about the many reported
your body. It's the only place you depression and anxiety mostly exists in death by suicide in the entertainment
have to live'. I'm sure all of us have our industry, which isn't the fact. When industry, especially because of
heard such quotes since childhood. I tell them about the stats and reports depression and she replies, “Initially,
One of the famous being, 'Health is suggesting 'India comes in the top 5 it didn't effected me much, slowly
wealth', by Ralph Waldo Emerson. most depressed countries in the world, every next person started calling me
But we never understood these quotes every 10th person in India is suffering and asking all type of weird
exactly. Health comprises your from anxiety or Depression' it's hard for questions, as if I know it all. Some
physical as well as mental well being. them to believe.” people also called to check if I was
We do a lot to better our physical She also does not agree with the fact doing okay. After all these calls, it
health but we never tried to improve that people associated with the did affect me a lot, not because of the
our mental health,” she says. entertainment industry go through more cases as I am well aware of the
About what is important for a stress than any other field of work. statistics behind the same but
sound mental health, Puja continues, “Even a mother who's a home maker because of people not really getting
“The one thing I do is sleep early and takes stress about what she is going to the meaning of depression.”
20 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021 www.bollywoodtown.inRahul Bhatia on what's the secret of a happy because she was not comfortable
doing a few things. So our
marriage: A couple must accept each others'
conversation ended there. We were
a part of an art of living
community where they teach you
aws, and of course love unconditionally
meditation, yoga, exercises, so
there we met again. Soon we
became friends on Facebook and
started talking a lot and slowly fell
ANCHOR, dancer, blogger, “My love life started when I was in love,” he shares.
actor and entrepreneur Rahul actually directing a music video. I Rahul and Meenakshi tied the
Bhatia's love story can make for an was casting for the female lead and knot on November 27 last year.
interesting film script. He met his we received many portfolios, Due to the pandemic, they got
wife Meenakshi for the first time Meenakshi's was one of them. I married in a simple ceremony.
when making a music video and as liked her profile and approached Only close relatives and a few
they say the rest is history. her but things didn't work out friends were there.
“We were thinking of
postponing our marriage because
we were thinking there are so
many restrictions, many of our
relatives and friends won't be able
to attend the ceremony. Thankfully
we did not postpone it to April
2021 because the situation is still
the same. When things get better
we will have a proper celebration,
where we will invite everyone.
That is the plan,” he adds.
Rahul says that the pandemic
has made their love stronger.
“Earlier we used to only talk over
video calls and voice calls. Now
that we are together we are
actually getting to know each other
more because after marriage many
things change. We think that we
know each other very well before
marriage but when you stay
together then you get to know
more things about each other, both
positive and negative things,” he
explains.
The secret to a successful
marriage, according to Rahul, is
that the man and the woman must
accept both the negative and
positive sides of each other.
“I've many flaws which
Meenakshi has accepted and I
have done the same for her. We
don't want to change anything
about each other, we try to
understand each other and are
always there for one another. We
spend maximum time together and
are madly in love with each other,”
he concludes.
www.bollywoodtown.in 21 • BOLLYWOOD TOWN • June 2021Pradeep N. Joshi STAR
Astrologer, Palmist,
Vastu Shastri & Numerologer FORECAST
Cell.: 9322787450 JUNE
2021
Tel.: 022-23074332
Email: btown.astro@gmail.com
MESHA (A, La, E): SINHA (Ma, Ta, T): DHAN (Bha, Dha, Fa, Dh):
Stay dedicated to your work, nothing You can be predisposed to desires, Many of us are facing storms right
is going to happen overnight. attachment and fear of unknown for now. Focus on an ocean of positives,
Planetary positions indicate that coming few months. Fear kills growth. not on a puddle of negatives.
spiritual progress is best suited to you Fear is nothing but non acceptance of Remove temptations in your life to
for betterment in the remaining part of uncertainty, if you accept uncertainty be happy. It's okay not to yield to
year. Start taking time off to then it will become adventure. Best unrealistic demands and
concentrate on meditation or self talk of achieving spiritual expectations. The coming years are
contemplation. Pranayam is highly progress will make you feel calmer spiritual medicine which can
recommended for health and and stronger. Meditation, humanize you. These are the years
spirituality. Human birth is for contemplation, and pranayam can help you can find peace and solace by
achieving higher goals in life like you grow spiritually. Fasting on going for all kinds of practices that
knowing the purpose of life. Thursdays is good. gets you closer to God.
VRISABH (Ba, Va, U): KANYA (Pa, Tha, Ana): MAKARA (Kha, Ju):
Expectations of good life can bring If you can reign in your whirling mind Life is a game with snakes at every
anger and frustration. Anger and by being in the present moment, you level. Don't believe everything you
attachment lives side by side this can accomplish a lot. Very intelligent think. The fears of unknown is so
month. There is always an opportunity but very impatient also. You may want powerful that it convinces you to
to fix your annoyance and getting a to finish the unfulfilled work urgently. stay in the misery of the present
way out. Realize that the results of Cultivate a winning attitude by situation. Praying about your issues
anger is worst than reason for anger. learning how to adapt to resolve your with such dedication that this is the
There can be many opportunities for issues. Don't let situation overwhelm last prayer of your life will be
enjoying with interesting people this you. Toughest thing ever for you is to healing. Never give up, live up to the
month. You can put on weight (gain) have patience to keep trying with all challenges life throws at you. Grow
this month. Regular exercise is the your efforts to achieve your goals. through the difficulties to come out a
key. winner.
MITHUN (Ka, Cha, Gha): TULA (Ra, Ta): KUMBH (Ga, Sha, Sa):
There is nothing in this world that can Praying with such dedication that this Adversity makes most to breakup but
trouble you more than your own is your last prayer of your life will be winners are those who create records
thoughts. Start doing those things healing. The coming months are in adversities. Never give up because
which you are afraid to do. Potential excellent for achieving divine beginning is always hardest. If you
within you is greater then obstacles in wisdom. Understand that human birth become a person who is angered by
your life. Frequent romantic is for God realization. Coming months nothing than you can accomplish a
encounters can happen this month. If are excellent for boosting your lot. A calm mind is an ultimate
careless then weight gain is a strong immunity by eating healthy, weapon and requirement for this
possibility this month. Regular exercising a lot and sleeping soundly. month. Happiness is not in getting all
exercise with long periods of pranayam Don't trade your happiness for what you want, it's about enjoying what
is a requirement to boost your immune you want. Burn every bridge of your you have. Praying for Knowing God
system. life that leads to destruction. is best suited now.
KARKA (Da, Ha): VRISCHIK (Na, Ya): MEENA (Da, Cha, Zha, Tha):
Balance your time for what really Storms don't last forever. Be thankful for Be around those who have visions and
matters. Time to get working for a what you have. Chances are that you ideas. Many opportunities can be lost
dedicated cause. First dedication should will be rewarded with more. The hardest due to lack of courage and proper
be for God realization. Human birth is test in life is patience to wait for the planning. As long as you keep trying
rare hence seize the opportunity now right moment. It doesn't matter how you create alternatives and possibilities.
for spiritual development. Meditation, slowly you go as long as you keep Mini celebrations of every day life can
contemplation, pranayam should be trying. Find the happiest moments of life create happy moments. Try new ways
practiced. Fasting on Wednesday till by leaving the things you can't change or of working with stuck matters. You are
October is recommended. Water fasting control. Excellent time to concentrate on in a perfect situation to develop your
is best or remaining on fruits on spiritual progress. Praying with spiritual progress. Do whatever it takes
Wednesday is recommended. complete dedication is required. to progress spiritually.
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