Triumph of joy over misery is the secret
“I suddenly realise that I am all fake inside. I realise I am eternally afraid.” — a 40-year-old confesses.
At luncheon with the stars
Now the last luncheon I relished was at Tabu’s. Never mind the fact that she’s so reclusive that she left me alone at the dining table, with just the spread of Hyderabadi biryani for company. Not the sort to make polite conversation, off she vanished into her chamber — which resembles a college girl’s, complete with a softboard, clothes scattered in helter-skelter heaps, and cola cans (diet) — never to emerge again.
‘I will make a film on politicians too’
Contrary to popular perception, I don’t think you are selfish — especially considering the number of people you have given a break to.
Zooming in on legends
For this Sunday, permit me to pull the focus away from stars, to the high-glam photographers. Or the image maestros who make the stars. Few know, for instance, that the visual of the Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol jhappi over the backdrop of mustard fields for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was lovingly lensed by the late Gautam Rajadhyaksha.
Good communication comes from observation
I want my words to be like missiles — bang on target. How do I become a good communicator? —
Swarup, 19.
Prioritise what you truly want
I am a 25-year-old girl living on my own in Mumbai. My parents are settled in a small town in Uttar Pradesh. Last year, I got married to a guy of my choice, who is based in my hometown. But I couldn’t adapt to small-town life after marriage and thus came back to Mumbai. Now, I don’t want to go back despite parental pressure. Please advise.
Shweta
Life, not death is tragic
Do you think death is the ultimate tragedy?
Anything which is certain cannot be a tragedy and death is a certainty. It’s life which is uncertain and hence, full of tragedies.
Out of sight in B’wood
O kay, so you know the drift — out of vision, out of mind. It’s either boom or bust out here in Bollywood. But if you ask me, it’s not the callous system that’s to blame entirely for premature fade-outs. Either the hero, who’s rocking, just doesn’t want to play the fame game any more. Or no one’s interested in him.
Discuss before making decisions
I am a 30-year-old married man with a one-and-a-half year old son. When my father died when I was in my teens, I started working in a BPO as I had to shoulder my family’s responsibilities. About a year ago I met with an accident. After the surgery, I left the job and now own a business in my native town, which is my wife’s hometown too. One reason behind the move was that my wife used to be homesick. However, now my wife and in-laws feel my business is below our standard. My wife has started living separately and is preparing for bank exams. I am depressed because my life partner is not supporting me. I am thinking of remarrying a person who understands me. But I care for my son a lot and my love for him is stopping me from deciding on remarriage. Please advise.
Anonymous
Love is cured by a dose of marriage
What is failure according to you?
When you stop trying to be successful.