What’s common between Simon Cowell, Gerard Butler and Salman Khan? Well, apart from all of them being hunks, what links these men is the fact that they are all above 40 and refuse to stay committed to a relationship.

In real lfe, transvestites live a painfully shunned existence in the outer fringes of society. In reel life, they are used to provide comic relief through their dance and clap routine or exaggerated histrionics. But a brigade of sensitive directors are

Jab jab tera bigul baja, jawan chal pade
Majdoor chal pade the aur kisaan chal pade
Hindu wa Musalman Sikh Pathan chal pade
Kadmon pe tere koti koti pran chal pade.

They love the sport as much as sportspersons do and are normally the face of any multi-discipline sports event. Their willingness to put sportspersons, officials and visitors at ease by extending a helping hand or handling specialised jobs is a major factor in determining the eventual success of any sporting event. Yes,

If you are a Formula One fan who has had to perforce be content with watching Grands Prix over the years on your television set, then, you ain’t seen (or heard) anything yet.

Years ago, the love of art drew them together and forged a bond. Years later, the league of extraordinary men has strengthened that bond with decades of friendship and memories.

There is something about Salman Khan. He is short, fair and handsome. He is also brash, moody and blunt. He loves children but is intolerant towards adults. His tenderness is reserved for his family. Rub him the wrong way and

The dictionary defines a teacher as someone who instructs or teaches.

A guru doesn’t just show the way, but guides one through each step till the student’s potential is plumbed, the goal achieved, the dream realised.

You’ve seen them scorch the screens in Tollywood, Sandalwood, Kollywood and Mollywood. And now, these stars and starlets are making their grand entry into the most coveted ‘wood’ — Bollywood. Numerous heroes and divas who’ve attained stardom down South are foraying into B-town this year.