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AKASH BHANDARI (Thu Oct 10 21:45:02 1996 IST):

Thanx for the advice. Are you alone or is Madhu next to you?

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 21:45:19 1996 IST):

Lois Lane: what do you want to know ?

sam (Thu Oct 10 21:45:46 1996 IST):

Gotto go pal, am hungry, need to bite something.

AKASH BHANDARI (Thu Oct 10 21:46:48 1996 IST):

Food,glorious food! What's your favourite kind?

Gulab (Thu Oct 10 21:47:04 1996 IST):

Bye Mr. Milind Soman. Thanks for answering all my questions. It was nice chatting with u. acha toh hum chaltay hain jeevan mein toh nahin milangaye teri raah hai public ki nazar mein hum hain apnay ghar kay aangan mein.;-) Thanks and bye.

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 21:47:19 1996 IST):

MTV: C'mon don't be coy. I'm sure you are a great artist in the bud.

Akash: Its still Bombay for me as its for hundreds of millions of peopel around the world. The new name just doesn't have the magic

^LOis Lane^ (Thu Oct 10 21:48:17 1996 IST):

milind-about u the personwe all know how u have an image to uphold in public- bu ttellme about u-what ticks u off-what r your pet hates, likes, your favourtie past time your fav food, where wer u born, who are your parents, what do they do, why u chose modelling as your career(and i mean seriously-not becuase it jsut happened), tellme things liek that!

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 21:49:34 1996 IST):

Bye Sam: and Gulab*jeevan ke safar me rahi milte hain bichhad janney ko. (people meet everyday to part the next minute)

AKASH BHANDARI (Thu Oct 10 21:49:36 1996 IST):

u're sooooooooo right. But can you do anything to tell the goons the truth? Do you have any influence in that quarter?

Sudhir (Thu Oct 10 21:51:53 1996 IST):

Milind: I am not aware of the latest trends going on in the modelling world in India..I have not seen any of ur ads..but from what I gather, reading your profile put out by rediff, it looks like you and madhu sapre raised quite a storm in India.. but kudos to u.. I think Indians are a prudish bunch and don't look at the bigger picture..any comments on the MF Hussain incident?

AKASH BHANDARI (Thu Oct 10 21:52:39 1996 IST):

How you doin'? All quiet on the western front? Do you watch foreign movies? What type?

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 21:53:10 1996 IST):

Lois Lane: I'm very shy, introverted. People staring at me like I'm in a zoo , my fav pastime is listening to music with the woman I love. My fav foods is chocolates.Ii was born in Glasglow Scotland, my father was a scientist and my mother teaches bio-chemistry. I chose modelling for the money. (and I mean Seriously) What about you?

Gulab (Thu Oct 10 21:53:49 1996 IST):

Mr. Soman - before leaving I have to say this u have really good values and views and I would not mind being a friend with a person like u. If u ever have some time u can send me a mail gulab@hotmail.com. Take Care and wish u all the best in life. Ciao,

Sudhir (Thu Oct 10 21:55:16 1996 IST):

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 21:55:34 1996 IST):

Sudhir: Thanks for logging in. In India people do a lot of things to get publicity even riding on other peoples talent M F Hussain has been acclaimed as one of India's greatest painters , and there is something like artistic freedom.

AKASH BHANDARI (Thu Oct 10 21:56:15 1996 IST):

Have you been to Khajuraho? Can you compare yourself with those beauties?

^LOis Lane^ (Thu Oct 10 21:57:02 1996 IST):

MILIND: well we share two things in common- i love listening to music with my man and chocolates i am adicted to it- so wats your fav music well, i am from south africa-i am a newspaper journalist as wellas a tv presenter. but donot worry i have been speaking tou here in my personal capacity not as a journalist-so donot worry abut seeing this conversation popping up insome newspaper

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 21:59:46 1996 IST):

Akash: Doin' fine thanks . Yes I watch foriegn movies My fav film is On Golden Pond, starring Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn, Jane Fonda, I also liked Bbridges of Madison County and action flicks starrind Arnold Schwarzenegger.

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:02:32 1996 IST):

Akash: No I haven't been to Khajuraho and I can't compare myself to those beauties though I do wish I was up there with them*now you can say I have a swollen head ;-)*

Lois Lane: Any publicity is good publicity and Ii'd love to visit South Africa sometime. And if you make me famous they might invite me. Thanks

AKASH BHANDARI (Thu Oct 10 22:02:46 1996 IST):

What's your idea of female beaty? The deshi variety or the svelte blonde types?

Gulab (Thu Oct 10 22:03:36 1996 IST):

Mr. Soman - I noticed that u still had some free time - What is your favourite food besides choc.?

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:04:21 1996 IST):

Akash: My idea of female beauty is Madhu Sapre and she is neither of the desi variety nor is she svelte blonde.

^LOis Lane^ (Thu Oct 10 22:04:44 1996 IST):

MILIND; so what are the chances of you coming to south africa-the people have heard about u here-and we have featured in our newspaper! and i know what u mean about the publicity thing- i have experienced it. BUT u aso told me u r an introverted persona and shy-thenhow dou stand all thsoe people scrutinising u?

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:04:53 1996 IST):

Gulab: Rose petals.

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:05:44 1996 IST):

Lois Lane : Practise.

Gulab (Thu Oct 10 22:06:39 1996 IST):

Mr. Soman - how does madhu take to your flirting with your fans?;-)

^LOis Lane^ (Thu Oct 10 22:06:39 1996 IST):

thats funny-gulab rose petals!

Gulab (Thu Oct 10 22:07:29 1996 IST):

Yes LL he also has a sense of humour.;-)

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:07:45 1996 IST):

Gulab: Not very well. Bbut she doesn't show it. I do when she flirts with them.

AKASH BHANDARI (Thu Oct 10 22:08:30 1996 IST):

Thanx for a lovely evening Milind, but it's time to sign off now. us guys have to go to work tomorrow . May the sun shine on you and best of luck.Goodnight!

Gulab (Thu Oct 10 22:08:31 1996 IST):

Mr. Soman - what do your friend call u? any nick names?

^LOis Lane^ (Thu Oct 10 22:08:50 1996 IST):

MILIND: but how did u feel the first time up on the catwalk or your first photo shoot?

Gulab (Thu Oct 10 22:09:39 1996 IST):

Bye Akashji.

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:09:52 1996 IST):

Gulab: My friends call me Milind my enemies have many nick names. Like Stud Superman Hero, ................

^LOis Lane^ (Thu Oct 10 22:10:12 1996 IST):

GULAB: he does huh! MILIND: so how old ru -i see u have tactfully avoided the question!

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:12:41 1996 IST):

Bye Akash, all the best. Be happy

LL: I didn't want to be there but I thought about the money and smiled. I've been smiling eversince.

^LOis Lane^ (Mr. Soman - Can u tell us about the happiest moment of your life IST):

MILIND: tell themi asked them not to pick on Superman!

. (Thu Oct 10 22:13:18 1996 IST):

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:13:53 1996 IST):

Lois Lane: I'm 42 do you believe that?

Gulab (Thu Oct 10 22:14:44 1996 IST):

Mr. Soman - what school did u go to and where?

^LOis Lane^ (Thu Oct 10 22:15:32 1996 IST):

MILIND: well it is a very lucrative business-so who r some of the top models u have shared the stage with?

^LOis Lane^ (Thu Oct 10 22:16:38 1996 IST):

MILIND: i certainly donot-but if u r-then pls tellme the secret to your yuth full looks! hahahahahaha

Anuradha (Thu Oct 10 22:16:58 1996 IST):

Hi ! DO you regret doing the nude add with Madhu?Will you do it again if asked?? Take it Easy!

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:17:34 1996 IST):

LL: I will

] EVERYONE: Okay people last tow questions ............I've to go and have dinner now. Its been great talking to you. I'm sure we'll chat again sometime.Be happy......speard peace and love and it will be with you always.

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:18:53 1996 IST):

Hi Anuradha

Ashit Ahluwalia (Thu Oct 10 22:18:59 1996 IST):

Milind: Hey Milind....Whasup? I've seen you on A Mouthful Of Sky.......Your pretty good. So....Has Bollywood lured you? If so.....what are the names of your movies?....Ashit.

Gulab (Thu Oct 10 22:19:04 1996 IST):

Mr. Soman - Who was the hardest to work with? i.e. your colleague?

^LOis Lane^ (Thu Oct 10 22:21:47 1996 IST):

well Milind it has been a pleasure chatting with u-take care and thanks for your time-byebye and all the best inlife always!

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:22:05 1996 IST):

Ashit: Did we wake you up? I'm glad you watched MOS I've had a lot of offers from Bollywood Ii've signed a couple of films they are as yet unnamed.

Gulab (Thu Oct 10 22:22:26 1996 IST):

Bye Mr. Milind Soman. wish u all the success.

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:23:33 1996 IST):

Gulab: I've always had wonderful people to work wth I think that's because I'm very easy to work with myself and I work hard to create a very comfortable working environment

MILIND SOMAN (Thu Oct 10 22:24:27 1996 IST):

Bye Everyone ................speak to you again soon sometime.

Ashit Ahluwalia (Thu Oct 10 22:27:51 1996 IST):

Milind: Hey I've been away from India for quiet some time..so I didn't know about you entering movies...there was only speculation about that fact.... Anyway, who are your favourite fashion designers?....Ashit.

Ashit Ahluwalia (Thu Oct 10 22:29:20 1996 IST):

Seeya Milind....all the best for the future!... ....:).....Ashit.

Ashit Ahluwalia (Thu Oct 10 22:29:20 1996 IST):

Seeya Milind....all the best for the future!... ....:).....Ashit.