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The perfect cut
Half of the audience in the theatre was zapped watching Bollywood movie Delly Belly. Never before had they heard bold and quirky dialogues, cut to cut scenes! And this is where the buck stops, cut to cut scenes. To put it across neatly, we are talking about editing here.
Team Effort: L-R Rana Ranbir, Deep Dhillon & Manmohan Singh
Photo: Parvesh Chauhan
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Taking tradition forward
Ye jana ki kuch bhi nahi jana maine, Ye bhi iss umar main aake jana maine… is how Saeed Zafar Khan sums up his life. A splendid sitarist from known Delhi gharana, he has been performing (learning became since birth) for close to four decades but has humility that of a beginner.
Legacy bearers: Saeed Zafar Khan with Sohail Photo: Pradeep Tewari
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WANDERLUST…
The entire essence of enjoying travel is when you are able to take a road trip with complete strangers. Such is the story of Arjun Bijlani. Having garnered a lot of fame during Left Right Left and Miley Jab Hum Tum, Arjun jumped at the idea of a travel show, Dell Inspiron Road Diaries, when UTV Bindass approached them with the concept.
Life inside the frame
It is very rarely that you find art and psychology on the same platform. This is exactly how the International Conference of Applied Psychology at the Golden Jubilee Hall of Punjab University began. Speaking on the event, Diwan Manna, Chairperson of the Chandigarh Lalit Kala
Akademi, shares his photographic journey dating back to the early 1990’s. Arty thoughts: Diwan Manna |
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Poetry is losing its value: Javed Akhtar
Veteran poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar feels that the younger generation today doesn't understand the craft of poetry and insists the art is losing it's essence.
On the occasion of launching his book Lava, a collection of his poems, Javed said that although there are a lot of talented poets in the country, enough isn't being done for them.
"The generation has changed a lot, poetry has lost it's value. But there are many people who are still interested in it.
Of poetry and passion
All good things come in small packages. It’s a simple yet a very thought-provoking sentence which has relevance not only for diamonds, also literature. In present times, when even the age-old concept of love is changing, a centuries old poetic genre is fast surfacing and sweeping several poetic lovers off their feet — Haiku.
Cut calories
Battling obesity is not as simple as eating less and exercising more, and for those who struggle to meet their weight loss targets, a new equation may offer some help. Scientists are now using mathematics to better understand the physiology of weight loss, and more accurately predict just how much weight someone will lose on a specific diet and exercise regime.
Fashion funda
Ethnic cut
Some worthwhile experimentation and the traditional craft and bright colours of Rajasthan were presented on the biggest platform of fashion in India, courtesy fashion designer Pallavi Jaipur. The designer talks about her creations and what should be a part of your wardrobe in the coming season.
stress buster
BE IN PEACE
Emotional peace is what we all strive for. This is a way of mastering your emotions and unlocking the joy within. Each one of us is in turmoil over one emotional situation or the other. And, constantly stressing over on how to deal with it.
Road Rage
Drive and talk
Technology has been changing its face faster than a passing day. Certain handicaps are discovered only when you are into things; communication with fellow bikers is one example. A known method, primal if we may say, is Motorcycle Hand signals.
Pack a punch
Hollywood tough guys Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis challenged each other to an arm wrestle during a recent night out. The actors were enjoying a meal with their respective wives when they started arguing about who was in better shape.
Hand in hand: Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis
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Revengeful act
Batman Begins star Christian Bale is in talks to star in revenge drama of the Furnace.
The film which was previously titled The Low Dweller will be directed by Crazy Heart helmer Scott Cooper, a publication said.
Joel in RoboCop remake
Swedish actor Joel Kinnaman, who also starred in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, is in talks to play the titular character in RoboCop remake.
Before Kinnaman’s name emerged as the new frontliner, it was long-rumoured that actor Michael Fassbender was eyed to star as the cyborg police, reported a publication.
Reese turning sexy with time
Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon says she feels “sexier” than ever and is more comfortable with herself than she was in the past.
The 35-year-old, who married Hollywood agent Jim Toth last year, said she has learned to respect herself more as she has gotten older, reported a website.
Loving self: Reese Witherspoon
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Vishal gets his daayan!
After considering Vidya Balan and Rani Mukerji and even Kareena Kapoor, has finally found a heroine or Daayan, to star opposite Emraan Hashmi in the film of the same name. The film is about Emraan romancing three women and one of them is a witch.
Daddy’s day out with kids
Soccer star David Beckham gave his seven-month-old daughter Harper Seven a piggyback ride on his shoulders during his son Cruz’s birthday outing. The 36-year-old LA Galaxy star took his four kids bowling at the Lucky Strike Lanes. Brooklyn, 12, clutched more than a dozen balloons on his way to the party, reported a website.
Happy go lucky
Bollywood actors Bipasha Basu and R Madhvan, who have received positive reviews for their rocking chemistry in recently release Jodi Breakers, are quite hopeful that their latest flick will be liked by the audience. The actors have claimed their film to be unusual.
Good work: Bipasha Basu and R Madhvan
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The love story: After seeing different types of roses, I think this is the best
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Filmy funda
Anas Rashid of Star Plus’ Diya Aur Baati Hum is a movie buff. He enjoys both – Hollywood and Bollywood films. We caught with Anas to shortlist his five favourite films…
CHATTER BOX
ASTRO TURF
THE YEAR AHEAD
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