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  3. ADMIN
    When we come to think of it, what is love at first sight if not a strong first impression? 

    We have all heard of the phrase “personality matters more” when it comes to making a first impression. However, some men end up confusing the meaning of “good personality” with “good looks”. 
    Just to be clear, beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, i.e. it’s subjective. Personality on the other hand is who you are, inside and out. 
    No matter how expensive your clothes are or how witty your pick-up line is, unless you are mindful of your personality, you won’t be able to make a nice first impression on your crush. 
    Well, worry not, because we are here to help you out! Here are top 5 things that a woman notices while talking to you at a house-party. 
    Take care of these simple things that will help you put your best foot forward.
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    The Bottomline We get it, not everyone is like Bunny from Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, in fact, no one is like him in real life. Effortless flirting only exists in movies so just be yourself and have fun with it! 
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    The overnight success of the web-series Scam 1992 has made Pratik Gandhi a big name and everyone who's seen him play Harshad Mehta has only been praising him for his craft. Born and raised in Surat, Pratik’s parents were teachers but he chose the path of acting. And despite a roller-coaster ride of all the successes and failures, he has kept himself positive. 
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    It was in 2004 that Pratik moved to Mumbai to pursue acting professionally. And after 16 years of patience, Pratik finally made a mark with a strong performance as Harshad Mehta. We finally got a chance to talk to Pratik and understand how he became Harshad.

    Here are the excerpts:
    In 2018, you gave a TED talk wherein you spoke about being the odd one as you belong to a family of teachers and how you took an unconventional route. How did that happen?
    From the family perspective, it wasn’t difficult as they were absolutely okay with everything that I would have decided. My father and his family might have been into teaching but they were also into music, especially shastriya sangeet. The entire atmosphere in the house was about art, performing arts, music, and teaching. When I came to Mumbai, I was focusing on two different professions. I was also working as an engineer and was also trying to learn theatre. It was my father who told me to entirely focus on theatre because that’s where my heart was. I always used to think of letting the right time come but he always encouraged me to follow my passion.
    Don’t you think the right time came 16 years after you shifted to Mumbai? With Harshad Mehta, things have changed completely for you as people now know your talent.
    I also feel that it’s too late but at the same time, I believe that things panned in such a way that I am convinced there was a certain timeline set for me. I feel the path was decided for me. I was the chosen one to go through every step and it did give me time to value my craft. 
    © Sony Liv
    I do agree that you did get the time to polish your craft and it’s very much evident in Scam 1992. Speaking of Harshad Mehta, it’s a controversial name. Were there any inhibitions before picking up this role?

    No, I was, in fact, very intrigued by his character. It’s not about playing a hero or villain. It’s about creating a character that people think it’s happening right in front of them. My job was to create that experience so that people even after knowing the end want to know what happens next and there’s a sense of curiosity in them. Well, that’s the fun of biopics. I have already played such biographical characters on stage and I genuinely find them interesting. I always love portraying the complexities of human emotions.
    As you said, you love playing complex characters and Harshad obviously falls in that category. You have spoken about the physical challenges as you had to gain weight for the part. What about the challenges on the emotional and mental front as many actors in the past have said it’s hard to let go of the characters? You lived as Harshad for 85 days, so how difficult was it to break away and be Pratik again?
    It’s a very interesting question. Even I have heard many actors saying that they find it hard to let go of the character if they have played them for long. It’s a methodology to this process but as I come from a theatre background so I have learnt that this switching off and switching on comes very handy to me. The moment I leave my sets, I am Pratik. I never take it so seriously. When you do theatre, you are out of your character in 2 hours of your stage time but here in the web show, the biggest challenge is that you have to make sure you don’t lose consistency. I had to be Harshad on the sets for a good 8 to 9 months and I was playing three different age groups on a single day. I don’t do much of calculations as I just believe in performing the part.
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    After watching the show, many others on Twitter and I felt that Harshad Mehta was more of a scapegoat as there were many other big names who took advantage of the loopholes in the banking system. It was your character that made people realise that even Harshad had a story to tell. Do you relate to this?

    Oh yes, I do relate to it. He wasn’t the only one who was involved in this big scam. It was because of his flamboyant nature and the way he started fighting with the biggies in the system, he got sacrificed. We see similar things happening in the current scenario too. 

    Yes, I do agree here. Cut to 2020, things are still the same. We have people like Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya who have looted crores. We still have a lot of loopholes in our system and people don’t wish to address that because it somewhere disrupts the whole flow of money and income. The biggies are still involved too. What do you have to say about this?
     It’s not changing and in fact what I have personally felt is that the more we are getting technologically advanced, it’s getting more difficult to understand the market system. Let me tell you about my case, I might be a Gujarati but my family and I were never into finance. When I had applied for home loan, I was under the impression that there’s a standard home loan rate and you cannot do any negotiations but when I started meeting other people, I realized that this is negotiable. They can quote you a different rate and me a completely different one. It’s very shocking and interesting at the same time. The bigger the loan, the lesser the interest. 
    © Sony Liv
    Here we are talking about 2020, but you had to go back to the ’80s and understand the banking and stock market system. Did you have to learn all the jargons as you yourself told me that you had no inclination towards finance?

    Yes, I did have to learn that financial jargon and vocabulary. I wanted to learn it genuinely because I wanted to sound convincing to the audience. It shouldn’t look as if I am just saying a dialogue on the screen. Being an engineer, I have worked on the process and therefore, it did become a little easy for me to understand.
    On a lighter note, how did your family react to you playing Harshad Mehta?
    My mother reacted very interestingly as she opposed me talking it up and she said ‘yeh nahi karna’. I really had to convince her. My family has denied watching the last three episodes. 
    © Sony Liv
    Before I let you go, I must say that this show did teach people a lot about financial jargon. It’s a show that people got some learnings from and that’s increasingly becoming rare.

    It actually was Hansal Mehta’s idea. He told me a very beautiful thing - ‘don’t underestimate people and they will be happy to learn something new’.

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  5. ADMIN
    With cinema halls opening up across the country, movie lovers might finally be able to watch their favourite films on the silver screen again, after months and months of waiting. 

    Given that a plethora of Bollywood movies are going on floors in 2021, it's cause enough for movie lovers to be excited about. 
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    Here we have curated a list of films from Ranveer Singh’s Cirkus to Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar’s Badhaai Do that are set to go on floors in 2021:  

    1. Cirkus Ranveer Singh is all set to unite again with Rohit Shetty for Cirkus.
    The hit-duo have already given their fans a box-office hit with Simmba. Besides, they have also collaborated for a cameo in Sooryavanshi, which also stars Akshay Kumar. 
    Cirkus will feature the actor alongside Pooja Hegde and Jacqueline Fernandez. Cirkus boasts of a huge star cast and as per reports, it is based on the classic Shakespearean play, The Comedy of Errors. 
    Did you know the play had earlier been adapted in a Hindi cinema, perhaps most famously by Gulzar in the Sanjeev Kumar-starrer Angoor?  
    Cirkus will be widely shot in Mumbai, Goa and Ooty, and is scheduled to be released by the end of 2021. 
    ROHIT SHETTY - BHUSHAN KUMAR COLLABORATE... #Cirkus marks the first collaboration of #RohitShetty and #BhushanKumar... Stars #RanveerSingh in his first double role... Will be shot in #Mumbai, #Ooty and #Goa... TSeries and Reliance Entertainment presentation. pic.twitter.com/mThhPD8pPc
    — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 19, 2020
    2. Unfair & Lovely The title itself evokes much curiosity. Scheduled to be released in 2021, Unfair & Lovely, starring Randeep Hooda and Ileana D’Cruz will go on floors this year. 
    The production will mark Balwinder Singh Janjua’s directorial debut. He’s credited with the screenplay of Saand Ki Aankh, an award-winning film that starred Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles. Can’t wait for this one! 
    Har koi fair, lovely nahi hota, aur har koi lovely, fair nahi hota.
    Nahi samjhe?
    Sab samajh jaoge in my next #UnfairNLovely
    Really excited to be shooting this one with the beautiful @Ileana_Official and my superb director @BalwinderJanjua@sonypicsprodns @sonypicsindia pic.twitter.com/NWEHJ74GEb
    — Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) October 15, 2020
    3. Badhaai Do Guys, the much-liked 2018 film Badhaai Ho is getting a sequel! 
    On the second anniversary of the film’s release, Badhaai Ho’s producers announced a sequel to the hit film, Badhaai Do, with Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles. 
    It’ll be helmed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni (of Hunterrr fame) and is likely to start production in January 2021. 
    According to reports, Rao will be seen essaying the role of a cop – the only male cop in a women-led police station – and Pednekar will play the role of a school PT teacher in this upcoming movie. 
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    4. Untitled Film Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui After the tremendous success of Serious Men, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has signed a new untitled project. The film is going to be directed by Sejal Shah and is penned by Bhavesh Mandalia. 
    Besides, the project will be produced by Umesh Shukla and Ashish Wagh via their banner Merry Go Round Studios, along with Gaurav Shukla, Bhavesh Mandalia, Sejal Shah of Bombay Fables Motion Pictures. Umesh Shukla is known for directing critically-acclaimed films Oh My God and 102 Not Out. 
    It is expected to release in 2021. 
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    5. Untitled Film Starring Rajkummar Rao Rajkummar Rao will also be seen in Dinesh Vijan's next film along with Kriti Sanon. 
    According to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh, this upcoming project will be helmed by Abhishek Jain and will also feature Aparshakti Khurrana, Paresh Rawal and Ratna Pathak Shah among others in pivotal roles. 
    FILMING TO BEGIN... Dinesh Vijan's next film - starring #RajkummarRao and #KritiSanon - will commence shoot on 30 Oct 2020 in #Chandigarh... Costars #AparshaktiKhurana, #PareshRawal and #RatnaPathakShah... Directed by Abhishek Jain... Title will be announced soon. pic.twitter.com/f7Mxvnikop
    — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 19, 2020
    Next year is going to be really exciting with such an interesting line-up of films.

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    By now, we all know that Sidharth Shukla has an unparalleled charm when it comes to his style and fashion choices. 

    He looks swell, even in the most basic of outfits that he has worn in the past and yet, manages to impress us with his way of styling his clothes. Be it with his unique hairstyle or sneakers, at a glance, one can say that Sidharth certainly knows how to make a statement wherever he goes.


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    It's Diwali season which also means it is India’s biggest shopping season. With incredible deals on e-commerce websites and at your local retailer; it’s probably the best time of the year to gift gadgets to your love ones. We’ve listed some of the best gadgets you can buy for yourself or your loved ones this Diwali season.
    1. e-Book Reader © MensXP
    If you know someone who likes to read books or want to encourage someone to get back into reading, any Kindle e-book reader makes a perfect gift. Not only is the Kindle great for reading books, comic books and news, it is also a great educational gadget to own. We recommend getting the Kindle Oasis if you are looking for the best e-book reader. Alternatively, you can also look at the Kindle Paperwhite if your budget is a bit constrained. 

    2. A Smartwatch  © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    Getting a smartwatch is a perfect accessory for your smartphone that also lets you track fitness activities, exercises and manage notifications. If you or the person you are gifting for uses an iPhone, you should definitely invest in an Apple Watch. It has been responsible for saving lives and is the best smartwatch in the market right now. Alternatively, if you or the person you’re gifting uses an Android device, you can also look at offerings by Samsung, Amazfit and Xiaomi. 

    3. Air Purifier  © BCCL
    If you live in North India, during the Diwali season air quality can get quite hazardous and sometimes worse than smoking an entire pack of cigarettes. We highly recommend getting an air purifier for your home since the air quality is expected to dip a lot during the festive season. We recommend getting the ‘Dyson Pure Hot + Cool' if you are serious about having good air quality in your home. If your budget is constrained, you can always look at offerings by Xiaomi as it gets the job done at a very affordable price. 

    4. Gaming Console  © Youtube/Ultimate Gamerz
    If you’re stuck at home or know someone who loves to play games, we recommend gifting a gaming console. Whether it is the PlayStation 4, Xbox One or a Nintendo Switch, gifting a gaming console could help your loved one entertain themselves, especially during the ongoing pandemic. Games are a great way to experience new stories, encourage competitiveness and also improve mental health. Both Microsoft and Sony are also launching their latest consoles i.e. the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 around the same time as well. Additionally, do check out some of the best upcoming games you can buy along with the console in the month of November 2020. 

    5. Bluetooth Headphones or Earbuds  © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    There are plenty of Bluetooth headphones and earbuds to choose from for both iPhone and Android users. Whether it is an over-the-head headphones or an in-ear TWS earphones, it is the perfect accessory to have if you love to listen to music or watch video content on your smartphone. For iPhone users, we highly recommend getting AirPods Pro or the regular AirPods as they work seamlessly with the device. For Android users, we highly recommend getting the Sony WF-1000XM3 or the Sony WH-1000XM4. They both offer great active noise cancellation performance and great sound quality that hasn’t been matched by any of its competitors. The Sony devices also work great with the iPhone so you can also consider getting that if you are looking for something more tuned for audiophiles. 

    6. Netflix Subscription  © Unsplash
    Every year we recommend gifting a Netflix subscription to someone who loves to watch movies and TV shows and this year it has become more relevant. Due to the ongoing pandemic, more people are consuming video content than ever before. Netflix is now supported natively on many affordable Smart TVs and it is the perfect gift to get them started. You can gift a yearly subscription which can be used across all the devices you own. 


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    Smartphones are getting better and better when it comes to camera capabilities. Most flagship phones coming out these days are capable of capturing some great shots with incredible details. But getting the best shot is just a part of creating a beautiful memory. You can always make any photo look even better with an edit.
    When it comes to editing, there's only so much that a preset filter can do. We suggest you fine-tune an image to get the most out of it. We think Snapseed can help most people achieve what they want from an image. The app will let you tweak a lot without having to hop onto a computer.
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    The best part about using Snapseed is that it is free to download from both the Google Play Store as well as the App Store. It goes head-to-head with a lot of apps out there that cost you a sum of money to unlock features that are available for free on Snapseed.
    Easy-To-Use InterfacePhoto editing can be a tiring task by itself and the last you would want is to use something that makes things harder than they should be. Well, Snapseed will not disappoint you in this regard because we think it has a great interface.

    To edit your image, Snapseed won't make you fiddle with a bunch of sliders and dials. Instead, you'll find yourself just dragging your finger left or right to apply an edit. Selecting the type of edit can also be done by simply swiping up or down.

    The app is also presented in a full-screen view and we think it's perfect because you get to see all your edits without UI elements obstructing your way.
    Powerful Editing ToolsSnapseed also offers a ton of powerful editing tools that are not present in most photo editing apps. You make certain areas of your image pop with high saturation, transform your images by filling in the gaps, or even extending the image with the help of AI, and more.


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