Lakshmi.

A.R. Rahman recently was spotted having a meal at a five star property dining with his wife Saira Bhanu. They looked very much in love and he enjoyed a meal of dal bhukara and roti. She enjoyed a soup.

Lakshmi Krishnaswamy, a first-time fashion entrepreneur and a much-loved lady on the social scene, thanks to her hospitality skills and her rocking Diwali bashes is going places it seems.

The boutique she launched at her family property is seeing the who’s who of the city shop for funky dresses and before any event, socialites and elite women are dropping by to check out the store’s racks.

And the smart woman that Lakshmi is, she has even started finding pictures of women in her clothes and posting on social networking sites, thereby increasing her brand appeal.

Janani Iyer, the one-film-old babe had posted on twitter that ‘rumours about her bikini act in an upcoming film are false’.

Quite honestly, people who were discussing this at an event and cine-folk were perplexed as there were no such rumours relating to the actor.

The petite babe might have had a fab launch pad with Bala’s Avan Ivan, but hasn't really done great guns unlike an Amala Paul who is being pursued by all the biggies. Her tweet seems like a new way to garner publicity, feel many.

Pat on the back

To this wine expert Paolo Fassina who was in the city recently for his innate Italian charms. The man who floored some women with his knowledge of the city and mild flirting.

His Italian accent fused with a couple of glasses of wine helped the city’s otherwise reserved women to unwind and enjoy a chin-wag with the charmer. He even offered to sing Italian opera numbers and did it with such elan.

Chit Chat

Nina Reddy’s daughter Nivruti’s wedding is being talked about a lot these days. Socialites in Mumbai who are connected to the groom, Skanda’s family are planning wardrobes and making plans to head beach resorts with pals in Chennai, when they descend on the city.

Nivruti who recently wore a stunning white salwaar for a Sai puja at home it seems is looking a million bucks after having lost oodles of weight and is looking radiant from all the love and goodwill in her life.

Spank on the rear

To this man of leisure around town whose family is into the textile business, at every party talks about “I need time for myself, why should I work so hard.” And this he says when someone is talking about work, achievement or success.

The lazy man perhaps doesn’t realise that you are with yourself every minute of the day, even if you are at work. So, wonder what he does with his me-time where he has no work or anything on his mind? If only, he followed in his girl pals’ footsteps he would be minting it too and not be confined to a budget hotel on all his trips abroad.

Whine of the week

While fashion shows seem like the only events that take place to launch clothes, the city needs to get more creative with launching high-end hospitality spaces or products.

Opting for the mediocre fashion show with amateur models might have friends come by to cheer, but it says nothing about the drive or passion of the promoters or the product/service.

It would be far more well-received and the right crowd will show up if more innovative concepts are thought of.

Who, What, When, Where and Why

Who is one hot hunk to watch out for? Rana Daggubati it seems is well-networked in the K’wood industry and has some interesting projects lined up.

What is being discussed in hushed whispers in the city? Prabhu Deva’s dad’s ex-flame who has dragged him to court. This has set tongues wagging about powerful men and their love-nests across Kodambakkam.

When were Priyanka Chopra and Ileana bonding? The actress were seen spending time at Barfi sets. Piggy Chops tweeted, “Hung out with Ileana yest..she was shooting next door,had such a good time in barfi..all the kids on my set were going crazy seeing her!cute”

Where was Shriya Saran last week? The Gali Gali Chor Hai actress was promoting the film in B’lore amidst much fan fare

Why is Shruti Haasan happy girl these days? The glamorous actress met Dr Manmohan Singh. She had tweeted “Excited!on my way to delhi! Such an honour to be invited to dine with the hon.prime minister of our country this evening :)”

For your ears only

Minnie Menon who was in Mumbai recently was treated to a lavish tea party hosted by Nisha Jamwval.

The two rocking women indulged in gossip from both the cities and exchanged notes on a few women's hosting skills too! Tsk Tsk. But this is just what the fly on the wall picked up and cannot be verified.