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[ItzToday.com] Akshay Kumar to host culinary show

[ItzToday.com] Akshay Kumar to host culinary show

Akshay Kumar to host culinary show

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 11:33 PM PDT

Akshay Kumar to host culinary showBollywood actor Akshay Kumar is set to return to television with a culinary show called "Amul MasterChef India".

Akshay's love for cooking is well-known and now the actor is all set to host and judge "Amul MasterChef India" that will be aired on Star Plus starting Oct 16.

"I am very happy to be returning to my roots after so many years. My two favourites - cooking and camera/entertainment are coming together and I am excited to be a part of it.

"I have been following the international version of MasterChef regularly and I am glad that now this interesting challenge will be open to the Indian audience," the actor told reporters here.

The show that will have 12 contestants, will give a chance to passionate cooks to showcase their skills and will also groom them to become the ultimate professionals of the art. Chefs Kunal Kapoor and Ajay Chopra will judge the contestants along with Akshay.

When asked, what is it that he likes to cook, the actor revealed: "I don't cook very often now. It's only when I want to relax and rejuvenate myself, that I cook. I like cooking different types of paranthas."

Akshay used to work as a chef in Thailand before he got into Bollywood.

"I had gone to Thailand to train myself in martial arts. That time cooking was the only job available so I did that. Then I started enjoying it. I used to find it quite easy and interesting," he said.

In the past, Akshay hosted the reality show "Khatron Ke Khiladi".

Akshay Kumar to celebrate birthday with family

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 11:31 PM PDT

Akshay Kumar to celebrate birthday with familyIt will be family time for Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar when he ushers into a new year of his life Thursday.

The actor, who turns 43, Thursday is planning to spend time with his family on his birthday.

"I'll be celebrating my birthday with my family. We'll be going out to a nice place to eat. I work to live life to the fullest. So hoping to spend some nice time with my family," Akshay told reporters here.

Akshay, who is married to Twinkle Khanna, has a seven-year-old son. He has appeared in over 90 Bollywood fims. He made his acting debut with the 1991 film "Saugandh".

During the 1990s, Akshay acted mostly in action films like "Khiladi" (1992), "Mohra" (1994) and "Sabse Bada Khiladi" (1995), and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi Series".

He also did romantic films like "Yeh Dillagi" (1994) and "Dhadkan"(2000), but his comic performances in films such as "Hera Pheri" (2000), "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" (2004), "Garam Masala" (2005) and "Waqt: The Race Against Time" (2005) met with acclaim.

In 2008, the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Law on Akshay in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian government.

Anupam Kher's 'Power Within' project to heal souls

Posted: 08 Sep 2010 11:22 PM PDT

Anupam Kher's 'Power Within' project to heal soulsActor Anupam Kher, who has been occupied with many non-cinema activities, is most excited about 'Power Within', a chain of workshops, which he will start next year to heal, nurture and nurse the human spirit back to health.

"My idea of these spiritual clinics came about when I lectured on the subject of self-actualisation some time ago. So many of us, specially from the small towns, suffer from low self-esteem," Anupam told IANS.

"When I came to Mumbai to become an actor I was made to feel small about everything, from my broken English to my lack of table manners. That's when I realised I don't need people's approval. I need to like myself, be comfortable with my own personality. That's what the 'Power Within' workshops will strive to achieve," he said.

For starters, Anupam will enroll some of his colleagues from the film industry who admit to being low on self-worth.

The chain of workshops will go global after opening in India next year.

Anupam feels his play "Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai" has taught him to value his failures as well as his successes.

An exhibition held Tuesday highlighted one endeavour by a painter to understand the importance of Anupam's failures. "Geeta Dass did not paint me as a hero. She portrayed my failures in the exhibition. That's what I liked," Anupam said.

The chief guest at the exhibition was none other than Amitabh Bachchan.

"I didn't have to ask him more than once. He immediately responded and agreed. What really sets the failures apart from their successes is the way you cope with time and people. Deriving pleasure in making people wait for your response is not a sign of importance. It just shows how small you are in your self-important space," Anupam said.
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