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Our Beauty Special Issue:A-list Stars share their beauty and make-up secrets
JULY 2012
VOL 03 | ISSUE 09 40
- Stylish Star
Allu Arjun in a Southscope Exclusive
‘I keep dreaming and my dreams come true!’
- Prabhu Devaopens up
‘I wish I had handled my divorce in a better way’
- STR unravels his personal life
‘I am ready for a
relationship’
Managing Editor
The trend of bi-lingual and multi-lingual
Aruna R Krishnan
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‘I keep dreaming and my dreams come true!’Catch the inimitable Stylish Star Allu Arjun in this Southscope Exclusive
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A whisper here, a rumour there, our Roving Eye is always near! Get the low-down on everything that’s happening in the
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From tussles over names in Sandalwood, to how stars
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Charulatha
simultaneously in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu
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Yeto Vellipoyindhi ManasuGautham Menon is all set to tug at your heart-strings with this one
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Trivandrum LodgeThe big news about Trivandrum Lodge is that the
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Neethane En PonvasanthamJiiva and Samantha bring this romantic script alive
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Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?: Manoj Manchu’s dream project, being made in both Telugu and Tamil
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Snehitharu
making comedy movies, and has continued the arring Pranitha Subhash
and Darshan
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Thaapaana
Johny Antony and Megastar Mammootty, coming together once again
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Diganth Manchale
press the button to reach the top’
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Parul Yadav
with me’
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Vysakh
made to be mass entertainers’
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Nani 44
Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu
spend three rupees in Tamil’
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V Harikrishna 52
Prabhu Deva
better way’
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Deeksha Seth 58
STR 62
Sana Khan: The new ‘dirty’ girl
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Kamal to do Vishwaroopam sequel
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Sudeep on a high
Gramam all set for release
Return of the Golden reign?
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Asif goes nameless!
In and out
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‘I know I can’t get Samantha for my film’
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Back to remakes
Atul Kulkarni back in Kollywood
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Lucifer Mohanlal
Suriya and Gautham Menon come together once again
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Milind Soman: the busy body
Upendra’s secret room
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Sunny Leone’s not game
Temple for Hansika too? Good Lord!
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Ram Charan-Upasana tie the knot in the wedding of the decade!
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SIIMA sizzles in Dubai
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Parvathy Omanakuttan sizzles at SIIMA
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Photographer: Harpreet Bachher, Make up and Hair: Hriya Marfatia, Styling: Nischay Niyogi
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‘ i keep dreaming
and my dreams
come true!’
He’s the most stylish star of the Telugu film industry, one who enjoys absolute fan-frenzy cutting across all the states in south India. He’s young and full of panache. He’s got the
bod that every actor dreams of. His dance moves send his fans and audiences into a tizzy. Despite being married, his female fan following has only been growing in number.
Presenting the inimitable Stylish Star Allu Arjun, in conversation with Radhika Rajamani on his films, marriage, personal interests and style
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What is your personal style statement? How do you decide the look for your movies and special appearances?
Your fave brands in clothes and shoes?
High street or premium designer?
The most expensive item of clothing you have ever bought?
Favourite watches?
Few words on style for Southscope readers and your fans?
Style
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Julayi and Yevadu
At the Marquee
Expanding Horizons
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The Mega Influence
Marital lifeDreams are a reality
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What is your skin and haircare regimen?
you looked your best in?
Can you name one actor who is beautiful without make-up and one who looks good with make-up on?
Beauty
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Competition and camaraderie
Me time
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favourite actress
dream directors
actor I want to work with
most beautiful actor
lovely pair on screen
Hirani
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If the adage ‘slow and steady wins the race’ applies to any actor in the Kannada film industry, it would be Diganth
Manchale, the handsome star, who’s rocking Sandalwood with hits on the trot. Aravind G Shivakamal catches up
with this bright spark
‘in showbiz, you don’t get into an
elevator and press the
button to reach the top’
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‘people who
criticised me, now want to
work with me’
Several female actors have made their debut in Kannada between 2011 and 2012, but none of them have enjoyed the success that Parul Yadav is experiencing from
just one movie! In conversation with Aravind G Shivakamal
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When you were a television anchor and a journalist, did you ever think that you’d be on the other side of the table, to be
How does the hat-trick feel?
How did Pokkiri Raja happen?
You have tried different cast combinations
Shriya Saran for Pokkiri Raja, for instance. Is that deliberate?
Could you explain that?
So, does that mean you are a director who keeps his producer in mind while making
when the directors forget their producers?
What are your plans?
Another big entertainer? Well, all the best!
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Vysakh made his debut with Pokkiri Raja, which brought Mammootty and Prithviraj in equally important roles with Shriya Saran as the heroine. The film was one of the biggest box office hits in
recent times. He then made Seniors, which was also a hit, and Mallu Singh, with which he scored a hat-trick. Unni R Nair has a casual chat with him on the nuances of mainstream filmmaking
‘pokkiri raja, seniors and mallu singh were made to be
mass entertainers’
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Photography: Y S N Murthy, Stylist: Maya Raj, Make up: MIRRORS, Location: Andhra Expanded Metal Mfg. Co.
Suave, slick, and outright friendly, Nani looks every bit the debonair actor on screen. But behind all that effervescence lies a difficult-to-penetrate
diplomat. Vijayalakshmi Sridhar manages to catch a few words with him
‘i want excitement and a lot of challenge’
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nani in a minuteSuper Hero Stuff: What would you choose in order to achieve an ‘image’? A moustache, aruval, or tongue-twisting punch lines?
Is comedy in romance truly comic? Or tragic?
Which role did you like playing
the hero?
Demigod, superhero, screen icon... which of these titles have you earned in the industry?
How will you beat the news about your affair with the media? With a steaming affair, a weeping rejoinder, or a dramatic anti-climax?
What do you want your life partner to be? An idealist or a realist?
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Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu is multifaceted, versatile and a go-getter. With a degree in
theatre, Lakshmi was a producer of films, short films and television serials in the USA, and has also acted in serials such as Las Vegas, Boston
Legal and Desperate Housewives. Returning to India after a decade, she’s back to having
her hands full producing films and television serials, hosting a television show, and acting in movies, besides being the occasional compere
at award events. Full of joie de vivre, the charming Lakshmi, daughter of the veteran
actor-producer Mohan Babu, chats nineteen to the dozen with Radhika Rajamani, and bowls
her over with her warmth and friendliness
‘if you spend one
rupee in telugu, you
have to spend three
rupees in tamil’
Turning Producer
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lakshmi’s favourites film
book
food
clothes
tourist spot
pastime
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Films under production
Gender bias
Dual roles
Films on the anvil
Personal time
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V Harikrishna does not speak much, he lets his music do the talking. Any question is met with silence and a smile
on his face, as Aravind G Shivakamal tries to get the most out of this conversation
‘my music conveys
everything’
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Ankita Rath caught up with the unrivaled entertainer of
the year, India’s biggest dance icon, and super busy B-Town
director Prabhu Deva. In this candid chat in his plush residence, here’s what made
him laugh, cry and more…
‘i wish i had
handled my divorce in a better way’
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Are you made of rubber, like people say? How do you dance so well?
Rowdy Rathore has crossed the 100-crore mark, and you have emerged a very bankable director in Hindi. How does this huge achievement feel?
How did it feel to direct Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar, especially in the song sequences?
In Rowdy Rathore, you brought in a lot of the south ‘masala’ elements to Bollywood. Today, when stylish and arthouse
made you revert to this style?
What is the secret formula that makes Prabhu Deva tick? Is your success something you had anticipated, and worked towards?
So far, you have worked only on remakes in Hindi. Is there an original script that you
Is it true that you have relocated to Mumbai? If so, does it mean that the south has lost out on your style of movies? Are
there any plans for making another movie in Telugu or Tamil?
Is there any particular actor that you wish to direct?
How good is your Hindi? And who are your favourite heroines in Bollywood?
You were very happy with Sonakshi’s performance in Rowdy Rathore. Tell us more about working with her and Akshay Kumar.
How tough are you as a director? Have you had any incident where you have had to change a step or a scene, because the actor could not perform it well enough?
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On a personal front, you’ve been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons recently with your relationship with Nayantara. Just when everything seemed to be going great guns, with your divorce having come through, and Nayantara converting to Hinduism, you called it quits. Why? Over the past year, your personal life has come under a lot of scrutiny. How have you handled the pressure?
What is your relationship with Nayantara today? What do you think of her acting skills?
Has anything changed since the Nayantara episode?
There are reports of Nayantara trying to remove the tattoo of your name.
well. Was it because of the problems in your personal life at that time?
How close are you to your children?
What is your equation with ex-wife, Ramlath? Are you a hands-on dad? It is said that you totally pamper your kids.
Any plans of remarriage?
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After her debut in Kollywood opposite Vikram in Suseendran’s directorial venture Rajapattai, which garnered
a rather tepid response, Deeksha Seth signed up for Vettai Mannan with STR and Hansika Motwani in the lead, and
is now looking forward to her next, Varuvaan Thalaivan, a bilingual in Telugu and Tamil. Shankaran Malini catches up
with Deeksha for a zippy conversation
‘i am not the second fiddle’
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He is Kollywood’s favourite bad boy and his love-hate relationship with the industry and media continues to make big news! But all things considered, he remains one of the most talented young actors in Tamil cinema. Ankita Rath steps into STR’s vanity van for a candid interview as the actor
talks about his career, mistakes, rivalry and marriage plans in this freewheeling conversation
‘i am ready for a
relationship’
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no don’ts in my rulebook
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From being Little Superstar to what you are today, give us a brief take on your growth
You are a sensation. But you seem to be extremely choosy with your roles. Why?
Do you keep track of your fans’ wishes and choose accordingly? What do you want to become in the industry?
tie the knot with a girl, and then share the same bed with herthe next
there is no love’
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There is nothing that relates Love Anthem with Kolaveri’
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Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa was a milestone in your career. After that there was so much talk about Vaanam. Now there seems to be a big pause in your career. Comment.
director? How do you improvise on the directors’ imagination to suit STR, the actor?
How do fans perceive you? What do you think your image is? Some dos and don’ts you have formulated accordingly.
So many actors are turning producers now. Do you think you will also start a production house eventually?
Who do you think your competitor is? And who do you think your best on-screen pair is?
Was Love Anthem a tool to react to competition? What are you now working on? Why this sudden diversion?
What’s your equation with Dhanush? Hansika was recently rumoured to have said some dialogues in your forthcoming
What is your biggest strength? Is there anything that STR dreads in life?
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Your brother, Kuralasan is going to be an actor now. What is your advice to the upcoming hero?
Why did you not play for CCL?
Where will Vettaimannan, Poda Podi, Vaalu take you from here? What about Kettavan?
Why are your movies getting so delayed?
After giving so many hits with Yuvan Shankar Raja, you have now turned your attention to Thaman.
What determines your equation with music directors?
Tell us about Manmadhan 2?
Your affair with Nayantara was the talk of tinselville for a while. When you two broke up, you said you would still remain friends with her. Now rumours claim that she is back with you. Your comments?
You are Kollywood’s favourite bad boy. How do you handle this love-hate relationship?
What about your marriage plans?
kissed Nayantara a 100
screen’
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We know you have a whole lot of questions you’ve always wanted to ask your favourite stars… Their hobbies, what kind of food they eat, some before-you-go-to-bed quirks, favourite television shows and more. And, that’s why our special CAMEO section is such a great addition
to the magazine! In this issue, we ask many of south India’s most-loved stars about their beauty regimen, must-dos, don’ts, must-haves, and more – catch them unplugged!
BEHOLDEROF THEEYESIN THE
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shruti haasan
What’s your make-up advice to people? What products do you recommend for good skin and hair?
What’s the most important beauty product you carry with you? And what’s the one natural product you would recommend to stay beautiful?
Which actor do you feel looks beautiful without make-up and who looks great with make-up on?
What beauty products are in your bag right now?
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hansika motwani
What’s your make-up advice to people? What products do you recommend for good skin and hair?
What’s the most important beauty product you carry along? And what’s the one natural product you would recommend to stay beautiful?
Which actor do you feel looks beautiful without make-up and who looks great with make-up on?
What beauty products are in your bag right now?
CA
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parul yadav
Make-up advice?
What do you do to maintain good skin and hair?
best in?
What beauty products are in your bag now?
ramWhat’s your make-up advice to people? What products do you recommend for good skin and hair?
best in?
Can you name an actor who is beautiful without make-up and one who looks good with make-up on?
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tamannaahWhat’s your make-up advice to people?
What do you do to maintain good skin and hair?
Beauty products you use and carry?
your best in?
Which actor, according to you is most stylish?
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Photographer: Munna S, Styling: Nischay Niyogi, Wardrobe: Silhouette, Location: Le Waterina, Chennai
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suriyaWhat’s your make-up advice to people? What products do you recommend for good skin and hair?
But don’t you endorse the Fair and Handsome fairness cream?
your best in?
And what’s the one natural product you would recommend to stay beautiful?
Which actor do you feel looks beautiful without make-up and who looks great with make-up on?
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sharmila mandre
Make-up advice?
What do you do to maintain good skin and hair?
What is the one natural product you recommend to stay beautiful?
What beauty products are in your bag now?
rekhaMake-up advice?
What do you do to maintain good skin and hair?
What is the one natural product you recommend to stay beautiful?
What beauty products are in your bag now?
CA
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naga chaitanya
What’s your make-up advice to people? What products do you recommend for good skin and hair?
your best in?
Can you name an actor who is beautiful without make-up and one who looks good with make-up on
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What’s your make-up advice to people? What products do you recommend for good skin and hair?
Beauty products you use and carry?
your best in?
What beauty products are in your bag right now?
ragini dwivedi
Make-up advice?
What do you do to maintain good skin and hair?
best in?
What beauty products are in your bag now?
CA
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kajal aggarwal
What’s your make-up advice to people? What products do you recommend for good skin and hair?
The most important beauty products you carry with you?
What beauty products are in your bag right now?
your best in?
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Have you ever wondered how your favourite celebs seem to have glowing skin and silken tresses at all times? Here’s the lowdown from the experts who style the latest hairstyles and create high-definition flawless skin for our stars. Kirthi Jayakumar, Ankita Rath and Richa Tilokani talk to the experts behind these specialised styles and evolving looks in cinema
‘KEEPERS’THE
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Skin experts speak
Tress Trends To get those silky tresses like the stars
Regular deep
Dermatological treatments to pick for adding that glow and sparkle to your skin
Microdermabrasion –
Chemical Peels –
Mesotherapy –
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The Kannada film industry is besieged by title rows. Aravind G Shivakamal with the updates from the sidelines
NAME?WHAT’S
IN A
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Vijay Hello?
you were going to drown?
Tamannaah:
- Sura, 2010
FROM ACTOR
TOA-LISTERDream girls make it to the A-list. But what happens to award-winning, talented actors, then? Pavithra Srinivasan does some research, only to realise that their future hangs in the balance
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Cast: Anoop Menon, Jayasurya, Dhwani (Honey Rose), Saiju Kurup, Janardhanan, Sukumari, and ArunDirector: VK PrakashProducer: Time AdsMusic: M Jayachandran
TRIVANDRUM LODGE
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- Unni R Nair
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Cast: Priyamani, Skanda, Saranya, SeethaDirector: Shanmugam PonnkumaranProducer: DwarakeeshMusic: Sundar C Babu
CHARULATHAKannada
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- Aravind G Shivakamal
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Cast: Nani, Samantha, Krishnudu, SriranjiniDirector: Gautham MenonProducer: Bellamkonda SureshMusic: Ilayaraja
Yeto Vellipoyindhi
Manasu
Telugu
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- Aravind G Shivakamal
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Cast: Jiiva, Samantha, SanthanamDirector: Gautham MenonProducer: RS Infotainment and Photon Kathaas Music: Ilayaraja
Neethane En
Ponvasantham
Tamil
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- Vijayalakshmi Sridhar
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Cast: Mammootty, Charmme, Mala Aravindan,
Murali Gopi, Anil M
urali and Vijayaraghavan
Director: Johny Antony
Producer: Milan Jaleel
Music: Vidyasagar
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- Unni R Nair
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- Aravind G Shivakamal
Cast: Balakrishna, Manoj Manchu, Deeksha
Seth, Lakshmi Manchu, Sonu Sood
Director: Sekhar Raja
Producer: Lakshmi Manchu
Music: Bobo Shashi
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Cast: Pranitha Subhash, Darshan, Tarun, Ravi
Shankar, Vijaya Raghavendra
Director: Ramnarayan
Producer: Soundarya Jagadish
Music: V Harikrishna
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- Aravind G Shivakamal
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Here’s what the stars have to say about the fortune of our favourite celebrities in July
Aquarius (January 20-February 18):
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Gemini (May 21-June 20):
Taurus(April 20-May 20):
Cancer (June 21-July 22):
Pisces(February 19-March 20):
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Leo (July 23-August 22):
Libra (September 23-October 22):
Sagittarius(November 22-December 21):
Virgo (August 23-September 22):
Scorpio (October 23-November 21):
Capricorn (December 22-January 19):
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