Filmdom is fickle. A single Friday can ruin you, instantly turning a star into an also-ran.
Which is why a bunch of star-types have taken to the world of food and beverages, opening up eateries and clubs that serve up food far more consisently than they can assure hits at the box office. Here's a quick tour:
Sanjay Dutt's Poison
Located in Mumbai's popular suburb of Bandra, Poison was closed down last year because it was serving alcohol on August 15, Independence Day. Now, Sanju's taken over the joint, and it's beginning to rock again.
Photographs: Jewella C Miranda, Rajesh Karkera