Fitness fix

Published in Mega Modelz magazine – Oct-Dec 2009 Issue – © Manali

Achieving fine shape and a well toned body is one of those desires which we all dream of, because all of us want to look young and stay healthy forever. It is easy to think highly of those supermodels and celebrities who flaunt fantastic body structures and fit figurines. But the fact behind the scene remains – one needs to work very hard to get there and gain that. This can be outrageously easy for some, but in most of the cases it is ridiculously tough. It all depends on your resolution and dedication towards wanting a healthy lifestyle. All it takes is working out religiously and other basic things that you need to implement in your regular lifestyle. Manali H. Shah complies few tips and workout oriented facts that may lead you to achieve this goal, let alone the obsolete size zero obsession!

Start now

Every path starts with a single step. The best way is to dive in ‘right now’ and never look back.

Physical check up

In order to start on the right fitness path, it is imperative to see your doctor to assure an ‘OK’. Especially if you’re a smoker, an alcoholic or have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or an overweight body. This also provides confidence to move forward safely and lights guidance on the pace you’ll precede.

Set pragmatic and concrete goals

Simply stating that you want to get in shape is not effective. Be specific and work at it. For example, I want to lose 5 kgs of fat by 15^th December – set such goals.

Get on with essentials

Proper training shoes and feel-good jogging costume are must-have’s. It’s vital to be comfortable while you’re working out. Wear supportive jogging shoes and easy-on-body attire.

Measure your progress

You cannot quantify your progress if you do not calculate where you started from. Take your base measurements when you start and then check and note them .

Log your workouts

Each and every workout session must be logged. Keep all of your fitness logs in a folder and make your very own winner diary. This can be motivating too.

Cardio workouts

Cardio sessions should vary in intensity and length. Try new cardio activities and keep things fresh.

Break free from myths

Gender no bar – everyone should strength train. Strength training builds muscle and increases bone density. Train all major muscle groups 1-3 times per week.

Sleep sound

Get 7-9 hours of sound sleep every night. Also, rest your muscles by not working out at least 2 days each week.

Warm up

Warm up for 5-10 minutes before each workout session. You must feel a rise in your body temperature to get going.

Cool down

Stretching out your entire body cools you down. This also helps to increase flexibility and decrease muscle soreness the next day.

Water: the quintessential

Drink a lot of water to stay hydrated and alert, make sure that you consume at least 500 ml of water per hour of your training.

Good nutrition means half battle won

No workout regime is complete without a healthy diet. Especially if your goal is to lose weight, you must watch your diet. Eating small healthy meals throughout the day compliments your fitness routine.

Burn fat naturally

Remember, slow and steady wins the race! Refrain thermogenic style pills and potions that claim rapid fat and/or weight loss. They not only make you dehydrated and speed up your heart rate (which can be unsafe); they also add to losing lean muscle mass, therefore lowering your metabolism and your body’s natural capacity to burn fat.

Abstain extreme workouts

Although being pumped about getting fit is terrific, you are doing yourself an injustice by excessive training and stunting your muscle which could eventually burn you out. Be realistic with your schedule and devote about 3-5 days of about 1 hour weight training and ½ hour cardio for optimal results.

Stay Motivated

Sign up for a marathon, find a workout buddy or train with a personal instructor – do whatever it takes to remain committed. If you falter, let go off the guilt and get back on your routine ASAP.

Remember, with passion, persistence and belief, you can do anything!

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Eye fashion

Eye fashion has been one of the oldest in the world of make-up and fashion. Long ago when the make-up tactics were still being discovered, the black “kohl” or “kajaal” continued prolonging in vogue. Some crowd saw applying kohl as a religious conviction while others followed the mythological anecdote attached to it. Either ways, eye fashion and accentuation has only positively developed with the passing years amid regular tinge of fashion.

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Striking the major chord!

Published in Mega Modelz magazine – Oct-Dec 2009 Issue – © Manali

From Sydney to London, New York and back to mystical Mumbai, the powder-puff Dandekar girls are all set to cast a spell on every music lover with their new wave magical and melodic tunes. The band that is formed by sister group Anusha Dandekar, Shibani Dandekar and Apeksha Dandekar, is called Dmajor. While each of them boast impressive list of solo credits in their respective hometowns, they are finally living their dream of working on a project together. The concept behind Dmajor’s unique sound is inspired from the idea of bridging their gap between the Indian culture and Western influences. With Dmajor’s pioneer song writing sense, heartfelt harmonies, powerful vocals and walloping beats, these gorgeous girls are all set to make waves in the music world with the launch of their first studio album.

MM Life gets its readers an exclusive excerpt:

MM: Many talented Indian bands had come, made their presence felt and vanished with the speed of wind. Dmajor is perhaps the first girl band of the country that is trying a whole new wave and innovation in the music. Conversely, is the band focusing on any particular genre?

Dmajor: Since our childhood, we have been influenced by many different genres of music. We love everything from pop, rock, hip hop, R&B to classical, bollywood and jazz. Our album is a compilation of the different types of music that we are inspired by. We didn’t sit down and say ‘okay lets make a pop album’, we just wrote what we felt, how we felt and over a period of time put together a body of work that has become our album. The creative process was essentially an indication of how we felt musically at the time we were writing the album so parts of it are pop, some of it is R & B. Hopefully our music serves to be universal enough that everyone loves it!

MM: From producing music, singing, anchoring, acting, hosting live shows – three of you have succeeded in your individual careers. How did the idea of uniting together as a band struck?

Dmajor: Being sisters, the love for music and art has always been in our blood and the decision to work together was natural and in a way inevitable too. It just seemed like the right thing to do and so far it has worked well for us. As a band, our voices blend nicely together and we compliment each other well. Each one of us bring something different to the table that makes us better as a band. Besides, working together is so much fun and everything we do is part of the bonding process that makes us stronger as a team and a family.

MM: All you three sisters grew up and established yourself in 3 different countries. So why did you girls choose to launch the band’s first album in India?

Dmajor: Sydney, London and New York – yes, we do come from all parts of the world to work on this project and India seemed like the natural choice for our launch. At the end of the day, we are three Indian girls who just lived abroad and are returning to our roots, our hometown, and our people. We want to make our mark here and do something that has never been done in India before. We want to be the first successful Indian girl band and pursuing this seemed like the natural choice.

MM: Coming from varied musical background, how did all of you manage to sink in tune with each other, specially your tastes? And how was the experience?

Dmajor: Being sister definitely helps. It’s funny that without rehearsing much together, the connection exists. This makes our job easier… whatever we do, can only make this better!

MM: Like most of the musicians who conceptualize their albums, does Dmajor have any particular concept behind the music of the first album too?

Dmajor: Being singers, dancers and performers, we have to produce the kind of music that helps us showcase all these talents. Growing up amid women has definitely influenced the kind of concept we wanted for this album. Our music is edgy yet hard hitting – something that enables us to show what we really can do.

MM: Dmajor’s first live performance in Bangkok with Juggy D saw a huge crowd base and spells quite a raging success. How was the experience for you girls?

Dmajor: Bangkok was absolutely phenomenal. The crowd showered us with so much adoration and love that we are hoping to perform there on regular basis. It was one of the most amazing experiences for Dmajor, especially after you work on a project for so long and pour your heart and soul into it, only to receive this kind of appreciation is a great feeling. Opening for Juggy was grand too. He is a dear friend and a brilliant artist. We think, we have a great fan base in Bangkok now.

MM: Congratulations for such impressive hit… What’s the next step for Dmajor? How do you girls plan to launch your first studio album?

Dmajor: A lot of stuff is happening for Dmajor at the moment. We have a bunch of shows lined up all over India as well as a music video that we are going to shoot very soon. There will be an official launch shortly and we are in the rehearsals everyday for choreography, vocal training and the like. So definitely, a very busy as well as an exciting time for all three of us.

MM: It’s a well known fact that each of you girls individually boast strong identity, style and personality. How do you sisters plan to balance the look of the band?

Dmajor: Being sisters, we have so many things in common that as artists we tend to compliment each other and it all blends really well. Having said that, we all have different qualities that different people can relate to. It is important to show our individuality that our fans will notice. Our different characteristic will be seen through the videos, interviews and live performances.

MM: Considering such fashion addicts that you’ll are, any special fashion plans for styling to match the band’s funky music?

Dmajor: Oh yes, fashion is a huge part of the final package. Each of us have our own style and our image as an artist on and off the stage is important to us. We love fashion, so we are completely involved in the styling aspect of band. Based on three different styles, fans will definitely be able to relate to each member of our band.

MM: Our readers are eager to know the launch date for Dmajor’s first album, when is it scheduled? Any tours in the pipeline?

Dmajor: The launch of the album is in the works. Release date will out be very soon and of course a tour will follow after that. For more updates on our launch and forthcoming show dates, audiences may follow us at www.dmajoronline.com.

Bold & Candid with Koena Mitra

Published in Mega Modelz magazine – Oct-Dec 2009 Issue – © Manali

When was your first kiss?

My first kiss was during my school days with my boyfriend, at home. Since it was first time for both of us, it was a truly terrible experience.

Most embarrassing thing you’ve done after getting drunk?

I don’t drink… but 1 glass of wine is good enough for me to go off to sleep.

The worst pick-up used on you so far?

I usually ignore such people. Just loathe pick up lines, so I don’t even remember.

Life without sex OR Life without acting?

I am greedy and I want all the good things in life.

A feature that rates you high on oomphometer?

Too many. Hmm… let me start from my eyes. Just joking. I love my abs, but it depends on who’s looking at me and how…

As a teenager, you never wanted your parents to know…

I had three boy friends in school.

Dark & Handsome / Fair & Charming / Suave & sophisticated / a Grungy Rockstar?

I am not going to settle for less than a dark, handsome, charming, suave, sophisticated and a total rockstar… Am I asking for too much from a billionaire?

First thing you notice in a guy?

The first thing I notice in a man is his personality, clothes and smile. A guy with a big belly might go unnoticed. Basically, he should be fit.

What do you think men want?

Honestly, that’s a mystery. It’s an irony that even men don’t know what they actually want.

Have you ever experienced the casting couch?

It does exist, but it’s your choice if you want to walk that way. I chose to live with dignity.

Milan Fashion Week or a Yash Chopra Movie?

As a model I have done it all – be it Milan or Paris or NYC Fashion Week. So right now, working with Yash Raj would be a dream come true.

Nude scene in Hollywood’s biggest venture – Yes or No…

Never! My father will sit and watch my film. I’m still his little bong baby girl, I wouldn’t hurt his pride.

Perfect date for you would be…

A man who’s well spoken, not boring and who likes to listen as well. He should be charming, witty and a complete gentleman.

Most exist bollywood star?

Undoubtedly, Salman khan. He is charismatic, charming, stylish, a trendsetter and an inspiration to many. Salman is probably the best looking hero in the Bollywood’s history.

The director would love to work with?

Anurag Basu. I love his films. They are sensitive, sensual, simple and real. Also, Sanjay Leela Bansali, who is a man with great vision. His movies are larger than life and as beautiful as paintings.

The outfit you look most sexy in?

Denims and t-shirts. Also, basic and classic wears that never go out of style.

Secret behind your sexy, curvy and fit figure?

My funda is to eat and burn it out. I eat right and workout almost everyday. I love well toned bodies that’s why I do weight training too. Nothing comes easy without hard work. Starving and fat burners do not work.

From Bukow to Bollywood

Published in Mega Modelz magazine – Oct-Dec 2009 Issue – © Manali

Meet Claudia Ciesla. All of 22 and she is already taking the world by charm with her curvaceously gorgeous appeal and her latest desire to make it big in Bollywood. While we execute an exclusive ‘Bollywood Retro’ photoshoot in Delhi, this 5’9” German green eyed mesmerizer is all set to wow the audiences of Indian television through the all time favourite reality show Big Boss 3

MM: Tell us about your most interesting assignment so far?

Claudia: I had shot for Mercedes Customer Magazine in Germany that represented the new E-class. I love cars and it was great to know that they’d selected me for this kind of assignment.

MM: You have already done a film, boast several fashion shoots to your accolade, became a brand ambassador for an university, been involved with a leading NGO and have already been linked with Bollywood superstars like Abhishek Bachchan and Salman Khan… Your Indian experience must’ve been overwhelming! Comment.

Claudia: My experience has always been great. Coming from Bukaw, a small town in Germany, a lot of times I was overwhelmed by the friendliness and hospitality I got from the Indian people… they made me feel at home and that’s the best feeling you can possibly have.

MM: What are your plans for India?

Claudia: I am very serious about working and finding my way out in India as I feel my future lies in this country. I am looking forward to learn Hindi and find a nice apartment in Mumbai too.

MM: Given a choice, what type of Bollywood film would you like to be part of?

Claudia: I am very sportive. I can easily manage any kind of sports and this includes martial arts too. I am not afraid of doing my own stunts. So one day, I would like to show some of these abilities in an action movie. But I can assimilate to any kind of roles – the most important is a good script, an excellent director and a great cast and crew who would make me feel like family, as I did with my former productions.

MM: Who is your favourite bollywood star?

Claudia: My favourite actor is Amitabh Bachchan for sure. He is a true Godfather of all actors in Bollywood and I love his film ‘Black’ so much. In actresses, I really love the work of Priyanka Chopra and I think she is very beautiful.

MM: Any role done by an Indian actress that you would love to do if given a chance?

Claudia: I loved the film ‘Om Shanti Om’ and the actress’s lead role would surely be interesting one to take up.

MM: Any intensions in settling down in India?

Claudia: Sure, that’s my plan.

MM: What do you think of the Indian fashion industry? Any designer that you particularly like?

Claudia: I love Indian fashion. On the whole, I like the designs by Ritu Kumar and Manish Malhotra.

MM: What’s your opinion about the Indian models?

Claudia: I think Indian models are very beautiful, with wonderful thick black hair and big eyes. There are certainly more female models in India than in Europe!

MM: How would you describe yourself?

Claudia: I see myself as a modern, original, up-to-date, practical and a straightforward person.

MM: How romantic a person are you?

Claudia: I am very realistic, not at all a dreamer. I have faced many situations in the past that taught me the hard way and I realised life is not an easy game at all. Romantic moments or rather intense moments can be strong when I am around my best friends or family members, where I feel elatedly cozy. Also, I enjoy listening to nice music and relaxing by some nice beach with white sands, palm trees and a great full red sunset ambience…

MM: Who would be your dream date from Bollywood?

Claudia: Hmm… Okay, no names! The dream date could be a nice guy who makes me feel at home… and the one who gets me laughing and smiling often! *Winks*

Style Check with Anusha Dandekar

Published in Mega Modelz magazine – Oct-Dec 2009 Issue – © Manali

MM gets the melodiously high Anusha revealing her routine preferences as she also picks up her favourites in fashion and trends

Personal style

I am a very moody dresser.

Most comfortable in

Pajamas.

Beauty regime

Cheryl Products face wash, spray and glow cream… and I’m good to go.

Hair care

Whatever shampoo seems good for that month.

Vanity bag essentials

Elizabeth Arden 8hr cream, hand sanitizer, hand cream and a lint roll.

5 must haves amid travelling

Passport, sunglasses, wallet, phone and my ipod.

A perfect unwinding plan

Going for a steam, eating junk food, watching movies or taking a relaxing shower.

Wardrobe quintessential

A great pair of designer jeans, nice short summer dress, favourite heels, cool sneakers and a chic pair of chapels.

Fitness ritual

I don’t have a fitness routine but I try to ride a cycle, swim or rollerblade whenever I can,  though that happens only once in 6 months. So I usually take the staircase and walk when I can.

Ultimate style icon

Cameron Diaz and Paris Hilton. Cameron is boyishly sexy, casual and her style is effortless. Paris is feminine chic and a lot of fun.

Any day brand

Miss Sixty fits my style best. It’s unpredictable, fun, young and fits really well.

Amrita Rao’s Travel Diary

Published in Mega Modelz magazine – Oct-Dec 2009 Issue – © Manali

The gorgeous B-town favourite, Amrita Rao takes on the world by her charm… as she pens down her favouriteholiday, adventure, food, shopping and partying destinations and gives some quick beauty-tips that’ll set you all good to go!

My Favourite Travelling Destinations Across The World

I totally love travelling to Europe, especially the beautiful Venice. From its architecture to people, everything about this place is simply magical. In US, I enjoy sunbathing and unwinding by the Miami coast. That place has some great pristine sand and incredible clear waters. Also, Johannesburg and Sydney are amazing places one needs to explore at least once. Last but not the least, I absolutely adore Jammu & Kashmir, that place is undoubtedly the real heaven on earth.

Favourite Buys While Travelling

I love to party at Nikki Beach Club, in Maimi, US. For shopping, the St. Mark’s Square in Venice is an amazing place, whereas, the Quay Restaurant in Sidney, Australia serves some of the best cuisines of the world. For adventures, the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve in Africa is a must visit. On the other side, I am a regular visitor of the Vaishno Devi temple – this place brings me peace and solace.

Favourite Must Go Places Across The Globe

My latest shopping picks are Louis Vuitton bag from Macau, Chopard watch, a pair of Swarovski earrings from Europe and Aldo shoes from U.S.

Personal Travelling Tips

Since my profession requires me to travel extensively, I like to use that time to my best. I personally make sure to read a lot on flights and finish all my pending media responses. Also, I make sure I eat right, sleep well, drink lots of water and wear minimal makeup amid travelling. The key is to keep it basic whilst packing. Happy travelling!

Hey Deejay, don’t stop the music

Published in Mega Modelz magazine – Oct-Dec 2009 Issue – © Manali

MM on a tete-a-tete with India’s most beloved Deejay Akbar Sami, as he chats about music, deejaying and his favourite clubs across the world

From being a choreographer, you have established yourself as one of the most successful deejay in the country today. How did your journey begin?

I was at the peak of my career as a choreographer when I jumped into music. I was choreographing high-end fashion shows, broadway shows, dance shows and films for the people like Bharat Dabolkar, Sabira Merchant, J.P. Dutta and modelling for loads of advertising companies alongside. It was the mid 80’s then; deejaying in India hadn’t really picked up. And those few who were deejays were looking for an alternative career option as they could not see a successful future in this profession. Those times, the scene was so tedious that if the deejay didn’t go to work, the club would be shut for that evening as they wouldn’t have any replacing deejays. It was during that time when I took this job very seriously; don’t really know why… deejaying just felt like the right thing to do. My first gig was at a club called ‘Cavern’ at Sea Rock hotel in Bandra Bandstand, where I was forced to play by a friend who then was a manager of the club; as the in-house deejay didn’t turn up. And that pushed the envelope for me. Today, it feels fantastic to be at this place…

Great start! However, deejaying as a profession is considered to be very unconventional career in our country even today. Not many regard it as a preferred lifetime profession. What is your take on it?

Ladies and gentleman, once and for all I want to tell the whole country that deejaying is not like the regular 9-5 job. It’s an art only very few understand; the ones who have the sense of rhythm and love for music, knowledge in understanding different genres of music and sound can do well. There are about 60,000 or perhaps more deejays in our country today. Sadly, most of them have no clue as to what they are doing or why they are into it. Many of these become pseudo deejays by downloading random pirated music from the internet and try to get a job. Save for, that seldom works. Say, even my driver wants to do the same and believe me, he can easily do it and I won’t be surprised at all! Because at the end of the day it is all about playing those top 20 bollywood hits one after the other with the headphone hanging around the neck and posing shabby clothes with a case logic. Well, I feel sorry about the current status of most of the deejays in India. God help those who play for themselves. To cut it short, India would take another 15 years to get on as authentic disc jockey producers.

Indeed, a point to ponder upon. Anyhow, tell us about some fascinating aspects of being a deejay?

Remix music album of the movie Karz done by DJ Akbar Sami

It’s pretty simple. If you are someone who is social, adore travelling and loves to listen, play and mix music, create different tunes that feed people with newness of global sound and produce the sound of the season, make the crowd smile, enjoy and scream to the music you play, love being that centre of attraction, master of ceremony, king of the console and like applauses from the crowds at the end of that last song… and still be fascinated and kicked about the job, you’re a true deejay. This is what fascinates me too!

Exciting! So, which is your favourite genre of music?

My favourite genre would be Soul, Funk, Retro, Tribal House, Sufi and Quwalli. I specially love Retro music, as one can always relate to them… and it is fun to sing along and feel the nostalgic magic sometimes.

Waves about your new club venture ‘Bounce’ are tiding quite well, tell us more about it.

Well, the recently launched Bounce is located in Bandra, Mumbai. We play a lot of Retro, R&B, Hip Hop, House and some Bollywood. Bounce is open round the week and it’s surely a fun place for people to chill and take it easy after a long day at work. We are planning to launch several other ventures soon.

So do you prefer any particular city that you enjoying playing at the most?

I love playing at Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai. To tell you the truth, every city has its own charm. Everybody wants to listen to new and different sounds. It’s the work of deejay to give them that pleasure and this only comes with experience and time.

Talking about clubbing and parties, what makes a party really rocking?

One needs to consider several aspects to make a party successful. However, regular party essentials are to have a good host, easy venue, innovative theme, great music, powerful ambient lighting, good staff service, an efficient bar tender, well maintained and clean rest rooms, and a pro disc jockey that must know the guests profile invited for the do. Also, a very efficient valet staff, a friendly and welcoming guest list attendant, comfortable seating and smoking areas, house keeping, and a good sound system are other quintessential. One must not forget to attain the police and legal permissions. Also, other indispensables like the first aid kit, fire extinguishers, right temperature air-conditioning, mints and mouth fresheners, deodorants, sufficient toilet rolls around the rest rooms must not be ignored.

Moreover, one must make sure that there are enough drivers to drop off the guests at the end of the party. And of course, the food menu should be appealing enough that must have grilled barbeques, roasted meals along with colourful salads and enough optional drinks for the non alcoholics. At last but not the least, make sure the host is sober enough till the end of the party. With these things in place, the party would surely go smoothly and spell sweet success.

Sounds great! So any last tips you would like to share with the club hopping crowd?

Firstly, I would request all party hopping crowd to stay away from drugs. Trust me, it’s not a cool thing to do. And please do not drive if you are having alcohol. Also, always carry an identity card with you. And, on your way back home please avoid that long drive. Getting home is much better. Besides, get some sleep instead. Enjoy your life, it’s beautiful!

My Pick:

Perfume: Comme Des Garcons, Mont Blanc (Individuel), Aigner, Trussardi, Clinique, Dior.

Designer: Prada, Armani, Libas, Zara, Serious (Los Angeles), Diesel, Ferre, River Island, Roberto Cavalli.

Watches: Bvlgari, Breitling, Tag, Patek Philippe.

Car: Audi Q7, Lamboargni, Phantom, Beatle, Jeep, Merc S350.

Vacation spot: Ibiza, Bali, Lonavala, Mahableshwar, Kashmir.

My kind of place:

Mumbai: China house, Bounce, Zenzi and Blue Frog.

Delhi: Dublin, TV club, Capitol and Orange room.

Kolkata: Most of them!

Hyderabad: Underground, Bed lounge, Tantra, Excess, Bottles and Chimney and Liquids.

Goa: Mambos, Titos, Butter and Paradiso.

Bangalore: Spin, Fuga, Hint and Sutra.

San Francisco: Ruby Sky, Tork and Balistik.

Madrid: Zion, Bettyboo and Pasha.

London: Turnmills, Red Ice, Korks, Zuma, Jalouse, Movida and Nobu.

Dubai: Bang, Boudior, Sochos, Mint and many more.

Hong Kong: The Armani Club.

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