Archive for February, 2008

Interpretation of sexiness in 2008 is totally different

What’s sexy, you might ask? Sexiness is changing like never before. And being sexy in fashion, isn’t about skin-show, anymore. In fact, in a recent poll, 75 percent women said that ‘sexy’ is more an attitude than having a perfect body. And more than 76 percent women said, you can be sexy even if you’re big.

Believe it or not, Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria refused to autograph some ‘sexy’ pictures of her in an underwear, because she found them unflattering.

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Designer Ravi Bajaj says, “Sexy is not an object; it’s an attitude which makes all the difference. Thankfully skin show does not make anyone sexy, vulgar yes but not sexy at all. You can look sexy in a sari. Women in lingerie are least sexy for me.”

In defining sexy, there are no rules. We’re rethinking the rules: visible bra straps, thongs, mini skirts, backless tops may not complete the overall sexy look. Interpretation of sexiness in 2008 is totally different.

Designer Urvashi Kaur talks about the new sexy look, “Sexiness in the year 2008, comes alive with a hint of metallic sheen. The look is very international and futuristic. The oomph is in leather, that’ll make a bold passionate statement. Black and red defines a sexy look.”

You can even dress a woman in a sexy colour. Designer Bobby Grover says, “Dark colours like grey, green, black, red and burgundy are sexy.”

Lessons in looking sexy, can be endless. What was sexy last year, won’t be sexy this year. Designers change their definitions of a sexy look. As erotica gets redefined so does sensualness of a woman on the ramp. Sexy in 2008, is the subtle ageless, careless look.

Designer Anupamaa Dayal says, “Sexy for me as a designer means providing a look that transforms the feelings of a girl, from ordinary to extraordinary. It means empowerment, subtle manipulation and worthy use of the tools of glamour.”

Whatever the notion is, the bottom line is each woman wants to look sexy. Says designer Sanjay Malhotra, “A woman should have a sensuous personality. Sexy is just the way you see things.”

I loved working in Dhol: Tanushree

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Tanushree Dutta loves all the attention that she’s getting these days and she’s not denying it. The actress is being wooed by four guys… on screen of course. And with her newly-acquired hot bod, Tanushree is definitely ready to handle more attention.

But the actress has been keeping a low profile. “For the past few months, I have been working on myself. I started doing kathak and also hitting the gym more regularly. I got my personal and professional life sorted out. And the results are for everyone to see,” she smiles.

Leading a disciplined life means giving up on partying, but that’s not an issue for Tanushree. “I am not a party person. In fact I am not comfortable mingling with people I don’t know. But I can go absolutely crazy when I am with my group of friends,” she says. And Tanushree has loads of friends. “I have lived in other cities and have kept in touch with all my friends,” she points.

But there don’t seem to be too many friends in Bollywood for her. “I don’t believe in the statement that two actresses can’t be friends. It’s another thing how long the friendship lasts. But that’s not only with actresses. Tell me how many people keep in touch with all their school or college friends. It’s just like that,” she adds.

So it’s just work at the moment for Tanushree. “I loved working in Dhol . Though there were four guys I never felt out of place. There wasn’t an awkward moment on the sets. Also, I have worked with Tusshar and Sharman before so I knew them,” she says.

And Tanushree was ready for all the pranks that the four guys played on her during the making of the film. “They are very mischevious and they tried to play many pranks on me through the entire schedule, but did not succeed. On the last day they tried to anger me by irritating me. But they didn’t know about my amazing patience level. In fact, after some time they started losing their patience because I wasn’t getting angry. It was hilarious,” she laughs.

Tanushree’s enjoying her stint in Bollywood to the hilt. But if there’s one thing she’s not happy about, it’s the way people perceive an actress. “People in the industry are a little slow mentally. I often hear people saying that an actress can’t do meaningful roles because she’s a ‘glamourous actress’. Just because one’s covered from head to toe one doesn’t become a better actress. But things are changing slowly,” she says.

On the personal front Tanushree’s enjoying being single at the moment. “I am enjoying being single. There are other priorities like my work and family that are more important to me right now,” she concludes.

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Movie Dil Dosti Etc

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Every once in a while a film comes along with a real difference, Dil Dosti Etc. here you want find cinema stereotypes but are face with what life is really about rather than just being subject to a figment of the directors imagination. This is one real story that happens all the time around us, but are we honest enough to accept it and talk freely or are conversations and acts pertaining to sex still a topic we consider a taboo.

Set in the backdrop of a Delhi college, it takes us into the world of what a first year college guy really wants. Proves to be a fresh and forthright look at how young men think today and the choices they make. Hostel mates Apurv (Imaad Shah), a rich, cosmopolitan young lad in first year and, Sanjay Mishra (Shreyas Talpade), a moderately conservative Bihari in third year are the lead characters. Dil Dosti Etc combines the new and old outlook in today’s Indian society.

Sanjay, the student-politician is determined and focused, the romantic idealist who pursues his political goals with conviction. Apurv is aimless with loads of time and money in hand, and looks for meaning in life through sexual escapades with women and girls that come into his life.

The lead female actors include a small time Delhi prostitute confined to a brothel, a twelfth grader who is confused about where her own sexual limits lie and the rich South Delhi girl who aspires to be an international model. The three ladies don’t met but on a certain day over matter of 24 hours all of them bed Apurv, despite the model being in a confused but steady relationship with the student politician.

Here’s what you call real characters, story, themes, nature of friendship, male bonding, sexual journey, love and betrayal, it’s all there. Realistic with a little bit of dark humor, it’s a story about the Indian youth of this generation.

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