southscope july 2012 issue

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

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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

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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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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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What’s the most important beauty product you carry along? And what’s the one natural product you would recommend to stay beautiful?



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?


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?

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And what’s the one natural product you would recommend to stay beautiful?


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What is the one natural product you recommend to stay beautiful?


rekhaMake-up advice?


What is the one natural product you recommend to stay beautiful?


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Beauty products you use and carry?

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ragini dwivedi

Make-up advice?


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The most important beauty products you carry with you?


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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

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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

Malayalam

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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

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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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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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Here’s what the stars have to say about the fortune of our favourite celebrities in July

Aquarius (January 20-February 18):

Aries(March 21-April 19):

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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