As the new year is around the corner, everyone is wondering what their new year's resolution is but the top most television stars seem to be way forward than everyone else. They have already planned, where they want to see themselves, five years from now. 

Samiksha Bhatnagar - Working hard and setting 'SMART' {Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-focused, and Time- bound} goals is general rules that I follow to help achieve whatever I am seeking in my career and life. I believe setting unrealistic goals should be avoided when it comes to the glamour industry. I've been lucky to achieve a lot of things that I dreamt of achieving as a young girl,  but, at the end of the day, I truly believe that it is not about achieving great wealth or success because they don't bring happiness ultimately. What matters is whether or not you've fulfilled the idea of having led an interesting life, whether you've contributed in some way to the world around you. Positioning myself and building a personal brand would be one of my key goals for 201. I intend to have a personal connection with the wider community and bigger fan base because it is an important part of my personal brand and to make sure that I keep learning and keep improving to position myself appropriately. 

Sshrey Pareek - I see myself in films and as an improved actor. My only key to achieve goals is to work hard toward them. I think nobody is born talented, everyone works for it.  I believe that hard work definitely beats talent, so it's hard work towards improvement and towards my goals that will be my priority. 

Sneha Wagh - I don’t plan my life anymore. Knowing myself I shall not demote in any way but five years from now I must have definitely achieved more than what I have today. I live life one day at a time 

Mohammad Nazim - In the next five years, I am looking at successfully managing TV and Film career and having the best body in the business. I also see myself promoting fitness all over the world. I do not miss the gym and I am very particular about diet too. 

Gurpreet Singh - First of all I believe in destiny and I believe in working today and giving my best in present. I don't imagine future and believe in strenuous exertion. My hard work today will take me to better future, So let's optically discern what destiny has kept for me after five years 

Suhani Dhanki - As short-term goals, five years from now I aspire to be an actor who has explored vivid types of roles in different cinemas; travel the world, staging Bharatanatyam performances in the best of the global theatres and lastly, completing my PhD in Performing Arts - Dance under the guidance of my Guru Sandhya Tai.

Director Siddharth P Malhotra issues a statement regarding Nishant Kaushik’s claims that he creatively contributed on Hichki

I had acquired the rights to make Front of the Class as a Hindi motion picture in 2013. Nishant Kaushik’s claims are baseless. He was contacted through Exceed Entertainment and I haven’t even met him once. We were looking for writers who could come up with a take on the Front of the Class. We had approached several writers including Nishant. He was given a brief for the film and the story and slant he came up with, was not what we were looking for. So, we did not proceed with him and Exceed was informed about my decision immediately. This was, 2015. Several prominent writers like Amole Gupte, Abbas Tyrewala have worked on the story of Hichki and we have obtained NOC’s from them and I thank each one of them for being the creative contributors of Hichki. We have credited all the writers who have worked in our film. So, it is ridiculous that we will not give credit to anyone in particular who has worked hard and contributed for Hichki.

Anil Kapoor wins “Best Supporting Actor” at the Zee Cine Awards

Superstar Anil Kapoor who enjoys constantly reinventing himself and pushing the envelope as an actor , today walked home with the award for “Best Supporting Actor” at the Zee Cine Awards. After having audiences laughing off their seats with his performance in Mubarakan , Anil Kapoor beat off the competition to win “Best Supporting Actor” for his portrayal of the lovable Kartar Singh, a bachelor living the high Punjabi life in London. While receiving the award said Anil Kapoor, “This is really exciting. Thank you Zee , thank you to my fans and well wishers. It was a blast shooting for this film and I’m happy to receive an award for it. I’m raring to go after this”

Sonam Kapoor guest judge on Project Runway

India’s postergirl for fashion, Sonam Kapoor, was recently invited to be guest judge on Project Runway, Middle East, the Arabian version of the successful American TV show Project Runway. 

Donning a black Elie Saab gown, Sonam joined fashion moguls like Elie Saab, Afef Jnifen and Youssra as special guest on the show. 

The fashion icon was invited by Elie Saab , whose she’s known for over a decade to work with the MBC Project Runway team, right from the creative conception to the judging stage. 

Talking about her experience shooting for the show said Sonam, “The Middle East is bubbling over with incredible fashion talent and I had a chance to be part of the MBC Project Runway first hand. When Elie Saab invited me as guest judge I happily obliged. I know Elie for more than a decade now. I have been wearing his creations since I was 22. I think our aesthetics match perfectly. We both love combining beauty, drama and elegance. “ 

Sharing details on the episode she was part off adds Sonam, “Each celebrity guest announced a new challenge that requires the designers to develop one or more pieces of new clothing to be presented at a runway show. The point of it all is to test the designers' creativity while maintaining their personal fashion design aesthetics and showcase it within a limited budget and time.”

Bajirao Mastarni fame Designer Anjuu Modi roped in for Chiranjeevi's next movie Sye RAA

FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), one of the most prestigious pan India forums working towards the goal of women empowerment today released a Women Artisans Craft Directory in an event titled “Celebrate Creativity” organised Late last evening  here today. 

This Directory covers the 29 states of India and highlights the creative dexterity of more than 400 women along with their contact details. The launch of the Directory took place in the presence of two eminent personalities – Sanjay Garg & Anju Modi, two designers and fashion entrepreneurs who understand the true potential of Handlooms & Handicrafts and its significant role in providing employment to a vast segment of craftsperson, thereby preserving the intangible heritage of our country. 

“India is a land known for its cultural diversity, vibrant art forms and the exquisite artefacts handcrafted by millions of skilled artisans including women . The Women artisans craft Directory is an effort to support women artisans from various parts of the country  to connect directly with buyers across India and the world and  will also help bridge the gap between India’s skilled women artisans and discerning buyers as it will establish a direct link with artisans, bring them recognition and respect” said Ms Vasvi Bharat Ram, President, FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) . 

Leading costume designer Anju Modi speaking on the occassion said that she has been roped in for South India's megastar  Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film Sye Raa, a period film based on Uyyalavada Narasimha Reddy. “ I have  designed the outfits and the ornaments for Chiranjeevi and the other members of the film,” She said 

Anju Modi  earlier worked for Hindi period films like Bajirao Mastani and Ram Leela. So, the film’s producer Ram Charan and lead actor Chiranjeevi decided to rope her in for the costume department,” She said .

Chiranjeevi’s elder daughter Sushmitha is also in the team helping Anju. “Anju Modi, Sushmita and the ten member team did a fabric research for the costumes and also the accessories. They also did the research about the culture   and costumes during the pre-independence era,” added Ms modi 

This movie is directed by  'Dhruva' fame Surender Reddy and  Mega power star Ram Charan Tej is bankrolling this flick with almost 150 crores of the budget. Oscar award winning music director A R Rahman will score the music. The film also has a solid star cast, including Bollywood's titan Amitabh Bachchan, Tamil Superstar Vijay,  Kannada Superstar Sudeep, Jagapathi Babu and Nayantara.