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A date with Glamour Forget sweaty students scribbling furiously for exams. Youngsters in town are choosing glamorous professions, says Anandita Gupta
Their success is enough to turn any youngster green with envy. For, while others thank their stars, even for a few-second-chance-encounter with the glamour-world, ‘they’ remain an intrinsic part of it.
Yes, these youngsters have what most of us dream of—glam jobs with oodles of Zing. We dig into their professional lives and scoop out some glamour-laced details.
Anchoring the glamour wave Rumour in the higher echelons of show biz has it that Jaspreet is probably the most gifted anchor in town. Presently working as a VJ with channel mh1 and a radio jockey with Chandigarh FM Kaan Lagake, this LLB student at Punjab University is surely on a roll. And why not, when she’s recently been selected (Semi Finalist) in MTV’s “Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi.” Beams Jaspreet, “It all started as a hobby during college and before I knew it, I was anchoring star nights, live concerts of Harbajan Mann, Gursewak Mann, Hans Raj Hans, John Abraham, Isha Koppikar , Jazzy Bains and Raju Shrivastav (comedian) in India, USA and Canada.” And then, my role in Apne directed by Anil Sharma, starring Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Kiran Kher, happened,” she flashes a mega-watt smile. Lights, camera, action
You’re most likely to catch him unshaven and carelessly dressed, with his hair all over the place. But don’t let that not-so-breathtakingly-handsome appearance fool you. For Puneet Khanna—this been-there-done-that lad from City Beautiful is already going places. And that explains why ‘Puneet ko pakarna mushkil hi Nahin, naamumkin hai.’ Quite literally, as this young Assistant Director of Shahrukh’s ‘Don’ now spends most of his time at Mumbai studios. A protégé of Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and Panjab University, Chandigarh, Puneet was always passionate about theatre, writing and public speaking. “While in Chandigarh, I was the Founder President, “Manch Tantra” Theatre group and the Stage Manager of DAV Dramatics Club. Having directed many plays, I gained a lot of preliminary exposure in direction.” In the offing now is Jodhaa – Akbar, a period Hindi film directed and produced by Ashutosh Gowariker. And then, there’s Partition, an international feature film, which is a love story of a Sikh man and a Muslim woman, set in Punjab. Dabbling in production Just at 21, she concentrates on the lighting and ambience of film sets, animatedly discusses the dance movements of the extras, and fixes up unpinned pleats in actresses’ outfits. Associate Production and Location Manager with Darshan Aulukh Productions, INIFDian Neetu Grover is handling everything from locations and sets to dresses and production. Namaste London, Veer Zaara, Yaaran naal baharain, Dil apna Punjabi, Shahide mohabbat, Shahide Bhagat Singh, Waris Shah, Partition and serials — the repertoire of her work is extensive. And how’s the journey been? “Full of fun and challenges. Constructing mud houses, arranging havelis, dhols and cows for shoots,” she laughs. “We spend sleepless nights, thinking and conceptualizing sets, locations and dresses of extras,” chips in Sukhwinder Kaur, another Assistant Production and Location Manager. Presently busy with K Sera Sera’s Production no 16 (starring Bobby Deol and Nana Patekar), this 27-year-old diva avers, “It’s a lot of hard work and one requires patience in getting things moving. But once the projects are accomplished, the happiness I get is tremendous.” Motor-mouth all the way So you’ve heard about someone raising a storm in a teacup. But how about somebody’s raising a storm on the TRP meter? Meet city-bred Ayushman Khurana—the effervescent breakfast host who greets Delhiites (with their daily cuppa) in his famous show—‘Maan Na Maan, Mai Tera Ayushmann.’ Also called ‘BIG Chai,’ this popular show is aired at Radio Adlabs BIG 92.7 fm. Khurana’s personal fairy tale started after he became the first Chandigarhian to bag the title of Mtv Roadies, in 2004.Today, this popular motor-mouth is all set to move gears. Ayushman will soon be seen as a guest anchor on Sabse Politically Incorrect Kaun on NDTV. Besides, you can catch him on RJ special Antakshari on ZEE TV. After giving a raring kick-start every morning to Dilliwallahs, this wizard of airwaves will now woo the TV audiences as well! Producing magic He’s the proverbial ‘Jack of all trades.’ However, the adage ‘master of none’ does not apply on him. For, not only does Darshan Aulakh dabble his fingers in many pies (acting, production, artist coordination and script writing), he does everything quite well. Little wonder then, that Aulakh has set up his very successful city-based production unit—Darshan Aulakh Productions. The unit has been involved in the production and shooting of maximum films in Punjab, including films like Veer Zaara, Yaraan naal Baharaan, Partition, Dil apna Punjabi, Shaheed-e-mohabbat and upcoming projects starring Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Nana Patekar. “Though my team has handled the production of many films, TV serials and albums, theatre and acting remain closest to my heart,” confesses Aulakh, who has won the National Award for acting in Shaheed Udham Singh. Act 1 There are people who eat, breathe and sleep acting. Meet nine-year-old Gurjap Aulukh who’s already worked as a child artist in Partition, Namaste London and Production no. 16. Smile Neha and Rubina Thakur, another such fresh, dreamy face, who’s been casted in songs like Aa gayi lohri ve, Yaran naal baharan and Dil apna Punjabi and Namaste London respectively. “We’ve got no Bips like oomph, nor Ash’s sculpted perfection as yet. But maybe, it was our girl-next-door persona which clicked,” they smile. Well, these youngsters may not possess the most worked-out bodies, stunningly beautiful hair and the most flattering designer clothes. But doesn’t their journey so far already make for a perfect potboiler in Bollywood? anandita@tribunemail.com
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Chic Shop
Minimal décor, a hue of colours and varied shades of the golden fibre – that’s Ballyfabs. An exclusive shop for jute bags, this fortnight-old store in Manimajra is a must stop for the jute lover. An outlet of Kolkata-based Kankaria group, which is one of the largest jute producers in the country; Ballyfabs is the chain’s fifth outlet in the country. Says Sareena Verma, the distributor for the chain here, “I am an eco-friendly person, so much so that you will not even find a single plastic bag at my place.” It was an advertisement in the paper almost a year and a half back that got her thinking. “The group was looking for partners and distributors in the region. Jute is a biodegradable product and the eco-friendly angle encouraged me,” she says. Verma with her business acumen saw commercial gain in the venture. She says it is the exciting fashionable range and prices that made her bring this store to city. All, their bags fall in the range between Rs 50 and Rs 600.
And, that’s exactly what the store stands for. A unique blend of fashion and utility, on offer here, is a range of over 100 designer bags. Big or small, shopping or partying, classy or casual, there is something for everyone. Says Verma, “While, still many people are apprehensive about carrying a jute bag in comparison to a leather bag, there are quite a many who are ready to experiment.” And, while leather stands for class, jute in its way spells a chic and contemporary look. The products are the creations of an in-house team of designers in Kolkata. You can take your pick from a variety of prints, weaves and other natural fiber blends; clutches, shopping bags, small bags in rectangular, square shapes, sling bags et al. For college goers, there are bags with abstract designs, polka dots and rugged frills. Claims Verma, “Anybody who comes here buys at least two-three bags in a go.” The hottest selling bags here are the ones between Rs 100 and 300, allowing you to change the bag with style. A bag with black and white stripes is perfect for a Saturday evening and comes at just Rs 89. Or how about a small one with orange flowers embellished with sequins at Rs 99. Says, Verma, “Colours come out best in jute.” Also, for the younger lot is a bag with vibrant red hearts for a mere Rs 119. For working women there are shades of sober browns, beiges, peaches, and off whites. You can carry one with a cane handle or a leather strap. Also, on offer are bags with a blend of synthetic leather, suede and jute. Says Verma, “We will not be repeating even a single design.” So, each time you walk in the store, you will find a fresh design waiting for you. purva@tribunemail.com
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Write to Renee I am married for the past 10 years and have a 5 year-old-daughter. Ours was a love marriage. My husband was very loving but my in-laws seemed jealous of the situation. They wanted me to work, so I finished my education and I am a school teacher now. I have discovered that my husband has had many affairs behind my back and is also into drugs. He beats me and threw me out of the house and I went to live with my parents. They have asked me to leave my daughter at my in-laws place. Now I am planning to file for a divorce, but my in-laws say my husband will only divorce if I give in writing that I will never see my daughter again. I am not financially in a position to support my daughter and my parents are not willing to do so either. I really want my daughter with me as there is no one to look after her there. Do you think I should bring her back? Shallu, Ludhiana The situation does sound bleak, but please keep a positive attitude. You are emotionally and physically damaging yourself. Consult a good lawyer for your case and keep your daughter with you. A child needs the love and care of a mother far more than anything else. And since her father is not a stable man, it would really not be safe for her in her growing years. You are an educated woman and I am sure you can muster up the courage to look for a better job. There is no need to be afraid. I am in my mid 40’s now but I got married at a very young age. I studied in the best schools had a very modern upbringing but was pushed into an arranged married by my parents. My problem was my domineering and controlling mother. I basically got married just to get away from her, but realised I had jumped from one situation to another. My husband had all the traits of my mother, for he is equally domineering and emotionally abusive. Now after many years, I have decided to move back to my parents place as living in my husbands home has become unbearable. I feel very sorry for myself as if I wasted my whole life. Radhika, Panchkula We all play our patterns in life. The role of victim is very often taken over by us so that we can wallow in self-pity and keep feeling sorry for ourselves and blame the circumstances. We must accept that every situation we run away from confronts us in some other form through some other people. You ran from a domineering mother to a similar husband. You must remember this is to teach you to break the pattern of being the victim. That is why you are back with your mother. Now with a newer level of maturity and understanding you can definitely handle the situation in a better way. Forgive your mother and reach out with love towards her. I am a 26 year-old guy and I have some serious issues within my own family. I have a sister who is 10 years elder to me and very critical of my behaviour. I have just started working for a private firm after training in sales and marketing. My sister who is a big executive seems to think I am wasting my life and I do not use my potential to an advantage. My parents too are critical of me, the things I do and even my girlfriend is critical of all I do. What is it in my behaviour that is bothering everybody? I am turning into a frustrated introvert. Harpal, Chandigarh Young man chin up, what’s with you, you sure do sound down in the dumps, whatever for? It seems to me that you are desperately looking for validation. And also you have serious acceptability problems. Please stop terriorising yourself with issues that do not exist. May be your sister does think you are capable of doing better. And even if others are critical please do not bother. Remember, ultimately you have to live upto your own standard, not anybody else’s. Each individual is unique in himself or herself and he has to love himself the way he or she is. So just perk up, and move out into the world with greater self-confidence.
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First Day First Show
Pirates of ... Declaring a war on our cognitive abilities, he introduces a senior pirate, a rookie one, and their understudies. However, the helmsman is at his wits’ end as he navigates one indifferent theme after another with the result that there are plunderers pitted against each other, there are those who work in collusion with the rulers and there are still others who are against both the robbers and the authorities. Pirate-baitor Lord Cutler (Tom Hollander) and Admiral Norrington (Jack Davenport) of East India Company have declared a state of emergency and suspended all rights of citizens. They have captured heavily tentacled Lord Davy Jones (Bill Nighy) and the ship, Flying Dutchman. Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) have joined hands to free Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) who, along with Black Pearl, has been trapped by Davy Jones in his locker. The purpose of the mission is to convene a grand Brethren Court of pirates to devise ways to defeat Lord Cutler and his tyrannical forces. They also have to get released Calypso, the damned beloved of Jones, so that she can also be roped in their battle for freedom. They also need a ship and its crew and turn to a Chinese Lord, Captain Sao Feng (Chow Yun Fat) in this regard. You always thought Johnny Depp and the trilogy are like fish and water. One can’t do without the other. “...At World’s End” will prove how wrong you were. It’s not Depp but gorgeous Keira Knightley who mesmerises you with her performance. As Depp is busy hallucinating with his miniature clones, Knightley upstages him with her electrifying presence. Remove her and the flick will be reduced to an assortment of Depp’s gags and an awesome array of pyrotechnics, which, in any case, have always held the center stage in all “pirate” enterprises. Showing at: Fun Republic
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Showing at: Batra, Fun Republic, Suraj — Dharam Pal
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Adorn with Creativity
Brighten up your child’s room with attractive books, games and huge play space, says
Swati Sharma, after taking a look on what the city offers for kids’ rooms
Your kid’s room is like a kaleidoscope- a little world of colour and creativity that unfolds before the eyes as one enters inside.A room with a view that relaxes, yet mesmerises.And so, as the holidays begin and your little one packs off those studies, it’s time to pack off that oh-so-boring-kids-room-look for a more exciting one.If we’ve left you wondering how to go about it, here are a few hints: Colour me right Use primary colours for your child’s room like blues and pinks keeping your child’s favourite colour in mind, suggests Manjeet Ahluwalia, an interior designer. Prefer safe colours and combination of light and dark shades looks good. “Use primary colours for child’s room as it’s easier for them to recognise these colours also,” he adds. Playing with hues A combination of dark shades with subtle can be used like, with a dark blue background colour white stars or a mix of white and sky blue shades depicting clouds on the ceiling. “I used the clouds theme on the ceiling in my son’s room,” says Anand Khosla, “He likes sky on top and I tell him that sky is the limit to be successful in life.” Match them with exciting fans to add creativity in the room. The fun circulates through out the room like cool air. Fans with sport themes- baseball or soccer type for kids who love sports while artistic ones for artistes.
Adorn the room with night and day lights that are unique and cute as per the kids’ room. “A ceiling lamp is a must as it provides good lighting for the entire room including the play areas of the floor,” points out Seema Bhalla, an interior designer. Invest on soft night-lights so that they don’t play with them at night. Create a play corner by placing cushions on a sturdy box that doubles as a seat. Directional lamp on it helps highlighting the area. Avoid halogen lamps and CFLs that may be a health hazard. You can check out lamps at any outlets or place an order of the design at Glamour Lights in Sector 8. Everything from pillow covers and beds to rugs and curtains comes under accessories. For furniture, use pastel shades and team it up with bright bed sheets. Avoid red, magenta or black, as they are not so appealing especially in summers. Here’s a list of accessories: Sweet dreams You can invest on toddler beds that are designed in various shapes as per the child’s choice. You could place an order for toddler beds at Rama Stores, Spazio Designer furniture and Concepts, Studio interior design and furniture, Sector 35 for toddler beds. For the girls, try buying princess toddler beds that are in satins and lacy while for the boys spend on safari car shaped ones. Toddlers in shape of boat, carriage or racing are good options. Curtain Call Match the curtains of your child’s room to the rooms’ theme and wall paint. Avoid curtains with flashy prints and bright shades and ones with loops. If bed sheets are printed, then avoid prints on curtains. You can try curtains with polka dots that go with polka imprints on the rooms’ walls. Select sturdy curtains as kids can down its rod by clinging on them. Check out curtains at Krishna Carpets in Sector 17. Interesting spreads They are recommended for the kids’ room as they can be spread well on the floor during their playing time. Found in all colours, rugs are soft and washable. You can also buy cotton and bhans durries. You can get the conventional rugs at Krishna carpets or Supreme Furnishers. Nap time A wide range of bedsheets is available in city showrooms. You can choose from a race car theme for boys or a princess or floral themes for girls. Each bedding design can then be co-ordinated with wall art designs and hundreds rugs to complete the room. For bedsheets take a look at FabIndia, Sector 9 or Home Decorators in Sector 7. Readers’ delight Study table requires efficient concentrated light. Illuminating the wall next to desk can make the transition between light and shadow more gradual and gentler on eyes. Check out furniture at Glass Palace in Sector 26. Splash on Put tiles in bathroom in bright colours avoid any theme tiles. Towels with polka dots with shower curtains makes bathing fun for the child. Also accessorise with shower hooks, toothbrush holder, tumbler, and accent rugs. “The bath room collection is not usually in bright shades so you can brighten up the room with multi-hued tiles,” suggests Manjeet. Look out for them at Premier tiles, Sector 8.
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Mars vs Venus: The debate’s on Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, this phrase stands true not only for the grown ups. The likes and dislikes of both the genders vary. Blame it on the hormones, but it’s obvious for girls to have a fetish for baby pinks’ while indigos’ and pastel blues’ are presumed to be boyish shades. Little wonder, then that as we climbed up the stairs at Dhavan’s house to have a look at their kids’ room, the kids climbed with us excitedly to show their rooms. Going by the dissimilar choices of her son and daughter, Dr Anuradha Dhavan, a resident of Sector 16 says, “I selected a light orange shade for my daughter’s room and painted my son’s room in pastel green.” Her eleven-year-old daughter Aanandi Dhavan, an artist by nature, enjoys playing casio and making paintings in free time while her brother Utkarsh Dhavan has his boxing bag hanging in the room and with his gloves on and feels no less than Mohammad Ali. “I love orange colour because it is very bright,” smiles Aanandi studying at Bhavan Vidyalaya, “I adore this pencil in peach and ocher combination in my room because it is unusual and I can hang stuff toys on it. I also like playing with stuffed toys which are all loaded on my study table.” Other than a difference of opinion in colours, this bro-sis duo differs on accessories for their bathrooms also. “Utkarsh didn’t want a bath tub in his room while Aanandi wanted one, so finally I ended up buying a shower panel for him and a bath tub for her,” giggles Anuradha. Busy now a days in planning out her 3-year-old daughter Lavanya Yadav’s room is Urvashi Arora Yadav. “I decided a contrast of light and dark mauve for her room. Three walls are of lighter tone while rest are dark so it gives a reflection of dark shades on lighter ones.” Trying out different creative ideas, Urvashi plans to disperse toys on Lavanya’s little poster bed and a matching study rack. Money is not the criteria for Jasmine when she is purchasing things for her daughter Simermeet Oberoi. She smiles, “When I was pregnant, I didn’t know whether it is a girl or a boy, so I decided on a blue purple combo giving it a colourful look.” Simermeet plays mostly with her multi-hued pillows and soft toys like Donald duck, as cartoon characters fascinate her. “Simer’s room is very colourful with hearts shaped pillows hanging all around and there is a height chart where she keeps measuring her height though she can stand for only 30 seconds.” swati@tribunemail.com
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Films & Fashion Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller have become the best of friends after working together in a new film. The British beauties have bonded so well, that they have been spending a lot of time off-set with each other too. The pair, who is starring together in The Edge Of Love, a film about Dylan Thomas, hit the town last week in matching black boots, tights and sporting similar short dresses. Accompanying them was Keira’s boyfriend Rupert Friend, and their other co-star Matthew Rhys. Sources said that the duo has become inseparable since they started filming together, and even want to buy houses close to each other. “Sienna and Keira feel it would be great to have homes there and go on joint holidays once filming stops, so they can keep up their friendship. Grant heaves a sigh of relief Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced that actor Hugh Grant will not be charged for his alleged assault on the paparazzo for insufficiency of evidence against the star. Grant was arrested on 24 April after Daily Star photographer Ian Whittaker complained that the 46-year-old actor kicked him in addition to hurling a plastic container of baked beans at him. A spokeswoman for the CPS said on Thursday night that the actor will not be charged with the offence “because there were clear discrepancies between the accounts of independent witnesses and those of the photographers involved,” reports E!online. The spokeswoman further said that it was “not in the public interest” to prosecute Grant for the beans-related part of the incident. Acting & much more UTV Motion Pictures announced a mega three-film deal with Priyanka Chopra. The deal will span over 4 years and the key aspect of the partnership will be her active involvement in the creative areas of the films. The deal is a one-of-its-kind for the Bollywood sensation as well as also marks a significant move by UTV. The association with UTV proves Priyanka’s ship position in the film industry today. Priyanka will now be involved in the creative brainstorming process of the films including short-listing of scripts & genres. Ram Mirchandani, senior VP-Creative and Projects, UTV Motion Pictures said, “We are very proud to be associated with Priyanka.” “I am very excited about my association with UTV. The basis of our relationship is that of mutual respect and creativity. And it is an amazing opportunity for me to work in a challenging and creative environment,” said Priyanka Chopra. — ANI
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Ready to Rock ... While Parikrama gets all set to rock UK, local bands feel the city still hasn’t taken to rock completely. Radhika Singh takes a look at the rock scenario in town Rock fans across the country have much reason to rejoice. Indian rock band Parikrama is all set to perform at the famed Download Music festival at Donnington Park in England. It will be performing alongside other popular bands like Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Linking Park and Dream Theatre. This being the first major international tour of the band, it sort of makes one wonder; with Parikrama showing the way, has rock music in India come of age? We caught up with some local Rock Bands and heard what they had to say. Arun Chandru, the drummer from the band ‘Zero Kelvin’ seems pretty upbeat about how things are looking presently. “There has been tremendous change in the last couple of years. There are a lot of organisations that are willing to organise events on bigger scales, and now there is no dearth of sponsors to pool in the money. “However, he feels that the audience in India haven’t completely taken to rock music and the overall music industry is still dominated by Bollywood music, international rock, reggae and pop acts. So, Parikrama gaining acceptance internationally would mean newer avenues and markets opening up for other Indian rock bands. Rishi Garg, member of the band ‘Wasted Souls,’ that won the Chandigarh chapter of Campus Rock Idols for two years in a row, also feels things are looking up for the bands in India. “Things are surely changing in the city. Campus rock idols that started three years ago initially weren’t much of a crowd puller. But this year they were a big hit locally. And to have a full house is the biggest high for any band that’s performing.” So is he happy with the way things are shaping up? “Yes, things are definitely changing for the better. But there are still the basic problems of infrastructure and equipments. Institutes don’t recognize rock music as a co curricular activity and provide no funds or venues for our practice. We have to manage everything by ourselves.” However, Ankur, the base player and vocalist for the band Zero Kelvin feels that things are changing, but not at a fast enough pace. The crowd lacks awareness about rock music and hence not many initiatives are taken to organise rock events locally. As compared to cities like Mumbai and Bangalore, Chandigarh is yet to catch up with the changing trends in music.” Places like Hard Rock Café and Not Just Jazz by the Bay in Mumbai, Turquoise Cottage in Delhi, and many pubs in Bangalore organise regular gigs for local bands. However, no such initiatives have been taken in Chandigarh, where the Campus Rock Idols and college fests are the only platforms for these bands to showcase their talents. But there most definitely has been a change and rock music is slowly emerging as a favourite choice with music lovers across the country. Be it Flipside performing in Mumbai or the Iron Maiden performing in Bangalore (with Indian band FTN opening for them), things are definitely looking up. Lets just hope that with Parikrama going international, things will come a ‘full circle’ for rock music in India! lifestyletribune@gmail.com
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Haywire They never got their 15 minutes of fame for passing on the genes that resulted in high-scoring report cards. For, the mark sheets of yore never made headlines the way they do today. Blame it on the near absence of 24x7 headline hunters till a couple of years back. And the lack of a media-enabled image-management, on the parts of parents and progeny alike. Matriculation was a rather private affair some decades back. “Pappu paas ho gaya”, as an ad jingle runs, was indeed a local rejoicing, between the teachers and the taught, the peers and the parents. But the way the celebratory laddoos have given way to the more classy Cadbury’s in this TV commercial, so has the classroom achievement gone more glamorous. Now, it’s not just a more public affair. It’s a media carnival of sorts. No sooner are the board results uploaded on the Net, it’s time for lights, camera, action. And the action flies thick and fast. Teenaged faces that had hitherto been buried in books and anonymity blink into cameras with the beatific smiles of newly discovered stars. Welcome, the poster girls and boys of academia. The new age, telegenic face of achievement. A face that spouts success stories with as much panache as it pouts before shutterbugs. The tellers of these tales offer as much a variation of the rags-to-riches stuff as their profiles. They’re either the purely pedestrian achievers: the rags-to results kind. Or they’re the ones schooled in political correctness: the bags-to-bytes variety. Whatever, the felicity with which teenyboppers barely out of their tunics deliver the sound bytes is nothing short of the Miss India speeches. Just the right mix of socially-correct and thank-you noises. Granted, these are the fruits of their labour. They’ve earned every minute of this fame. But doesn’t all this exposure create competition of another kind? To make it to the headlines too. This calls for a competitive edge among the parents of toppers too. To not just boast about their wards’ scores but also to keep score of the publications or channels that carry their comments or sound bytes. The way the media make stars out of schoolgirls and boys, it may not be long that along with chapters on the speed of sound, they begin mugging lessons on the right sounds of success. This may spawn a whole new school of thought, resulting in a rash of grooming centers for toppers. Toppers Talk Training. Achievers’ Finishing Academy. Brilliant Bytes Tutorials.And since it’s not just the school-goers who’re preening before the cameras, but their parents too, there could be some tutoring for them as well. Or introductory offers like: Ek ke saath ek free (free entry for one parent with each student). Finishing schools for high fliers may well become a thing of the future. But surely, this doesn’t mean that those who don’t reach the finishing line with flying colours have no future. chetnabanerjee@tribunemail.com
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This comic thriller has stories of different protagonist running parallel to each other, but has nothing new to offer. From the viewers, it has just one demand that keep your mind at home when you come to watch the movie. Packed with too many characters and too many incidents. Sunny Deol, Viveik Oberoi and Shahid Kapoor are just okay. Ayesha Takia and Sameera Reddy have nothing much to do. Om Puri deserved a better deal. Jackie Shroff enters only in the climax. The only tolerable part of the movie is comic sequences of Paresh Rawal and Johny Lever. Director Ahmed Khan of Lakeer fails to impress. Himesh Reshammiya’s composition provides some momentum to the film. Overall, it is simple not paisa vasool.
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