Journalism of Courage
The city got a dose of glamour on Thursday when actresses Ira Dubey and Poonam Bartake attended the launch of Dinaz’s Fitness Studio at Koregaon Park. The studio specialises in Bollywood aerobics and the celebrity presence drove the point home. Dubey,who was seen in Aisha,said,”Pune is close to my heart. I would come here so often when I was younger,especially for its wonderful weather. She is also drawn to the delicious street delicacies. I love the vada-pav here, added the self-confessed foodie. Despite being in a career where it requires to be fit and in shape,Dubey pigs out on continental,South Indian and junk food. “Also,I’m grateful to my mother (Lilette Dubey),who has passed on the genes of flawless skin to me,” she quipped. Bartake added,”I can’t control my sweet tooth! But I do try not to go overboard with food.” Both the actresses invest time in yoga. It brings peace to the body and mind, added Dubey who finds gyms “boring”. Careerwise,Dubey is busy with upcoming theatre festival Short and Sweet while Bartake is in two minds about treading the B-town path. I am happy doing films down south,” said the actress who is currently shooting for Telegu flick Tea,Samosa,Biscuit.
