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On a musical note
Crawl into the spaces between the notes, curl beneath the octave shifts, cuddle into the symphony of music...which has for long expressed what words have failed to convey! With Johnny Cash and Eric Clapton both releasing their new albums, it is evident that music legends continue to live forever either by producing something new or by having an estate that knows how to keep the legend alive. Chandigarh celebrates the spirit of the music legends and their legacy on the World Music Day.
Commercial cut Himanshu Kappal, whose band ATB, was selected among the top ten bands in the Channel V Launch Pad in 2009, considers Nirvana as the insignia of evolution, especially when it comes to propelling the independent music scene during the early 90's. "When Nirvana came up with the album Nevermind, they unintentionally paved the way for underground bands that wanted to break into the mainstream. They replaced Michael Jackson, who was then topping the charts on the billboard, thereby making it acceptable for grunge and alternative music to get into the popular culture," he says. Revolutionary chord Genre confluence Over five years ago, Adamya Sharma cleared the national round of MTV Rock Idols and he believes that music has different genres; since he was trained in both classical and Western music. "Music, for me, is to explore one's creative spaces and a lot of musicians have done that rather well in different genres. While I like Dream Theatre when it comes to rock and Nustrat Ali Khan for the qawaali music, I adore Pt Ravi Shankar, Pt Ulhas Kashalkar and Pt Ali Akbar Khan for Indian classical music," he says. Rocking Beatles Mihir Raina, a city-based musician, says, "I am in love with the Beatles, for they were the ones who started with the band culture. Also, it's rather amazing how each song that they sung was an instant hit with the audience." He adds, "One of the lesser-known facts about Beatles is that in the late 60s, there was a rumour that Paul McCartney was dead and the band seemed to have replaced him with a look-alike. I love their fan-following," he quips. Two's company Saahil and Ipshita, who have been performing at the Peddlers and at several other places across the city, swear by the musicology of Michael Jackson. "Michael Jackson is the ultimate music legend. I also draw much inspiration from Damien Rice and Ipshita, from Adle. I like Damien's musicology and his voice. However, one thing that really inspires me about him is the fact that his first album was actually recorded with a portable recorder with mikes, which were sometimes propped up inside his shoes," he says. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Music to the ear
More than a hundred countries, five-hundred cities and counting…this Friday is special as people from different nationalities, ages and races cut across all boundaries to celebrate the universal language of music. Here is how Chandigarh takes in the Fête de la Musique! For Harsimram and his band-mates The Surfers, this is a perfect day to share their creations with others who love music. "It's not like everyday one gets a platform to perform," says this class 12th student. Nikita, who plays guitar at The Surfers, is looking forward to the day to listen, play and enjoy good music the whole day, "Music lifts you up, it heals, it gives joy; I am all for the day." Errol Rodrigues and Edwin Rodrigues, known names in Chandigarh, were in fact part of the very first World Music Day celebrations close to a decade-and-a-half ago. "It was just our performance that time," recalls Errol. Their day's twin motive is to encourage amateurs and professionals to perform in public spaces; and to have free concerts that make different genres of music accessible to people. "We are happy that more people are coming and sharing their music on this day," they echo. The brothers intend to live the day in their true spirit and 'sing from the heart' at Pewter Room-26.
Salil Bhatt, dynamic Indian musician, torch-bearer of a five-hundred-year-old musical legacy is glad that Indian audiences are opening up to different musical genres. "Thanks to the Internet, now one cuts across geographical boundaries to know and celebrate music from different regions," says Salil, who is due to release his classical Indian album Satkriti — musical creation of Lord Shiva — soon. "There is so much of good music all across the globe, so each day is like World Music Day for me." Pt Yashpal, classical proponent of the Agra Gharana, who has been into music for seven long decades, shares his take, "Celebrating days is rather a recent concept in our society. It's good to value something and dedicate a day for it, but we also need to imbue a little more spirit into it. If we truly respect music and the artistes, that would be true celebration for me."
mona@tribunemail.com Come June 21 and almost each street in France has musicians merrily playing a melody. Strated in France, Fête de la Musique is a global phenomena now. In Chandigarh, Alliance Française has been celebrating it since 1995. Says Laure Guyot, cultural coordinator, "World Music Day is beautiful in France. We can't do it on the same scale here, yet we aims to bring the music lovers together." CITCO and the tourism department have organised Diljit Dosanjh night at Sector 17 plaza. "Music cuts across all barriers, so here is a high beat performance by Dosanjh," chips in AK Malhotra, general manager, Tourism Department.
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A humane approach
Amarjot Kaur
She was driven by the passion to serve humanity and that got her interested in medicine. For Shruti Muralidharan, who just completed her Class 12 from Carmel Convent School, wants to pursue medicine. She has already got a rank of 588 on the all- India level and 19th on the state-level entrance exams. This accomplished damsel talks about her hobbies, including playing the piano, sketching, listening to music and reading while telling us all about her source of inspiration and more… Motivational factor My parents, both doctors, were my source of inspiration and they propelled my decision to pursue a medical career. I have always admired the qualities, such as perseverance, sincerity, humility, integrity and passion for the profession and for service to humanity that my parents, as doctors have. I wish to emulate them and strive to become a good doctor. Also, Dr Arvind Goyal, my biology tutor, fuelled my passion of becoming a doctor. Many teach but only a few inspire and he is one among the few. Feathers in the cap Academically, Shruti has had a brilliant career throughout school and she has always remained among the top three in the class. She was also rewarded the prestigious 'National Talent Search Scholarship' awarded by NCERT from Class VIII onwards. In Class 10, she secured CGPA 10 and 94.2 per cent in Class 12 CBSE board exam, and was thereby the school topper in the medical stream. Shruti also bagged the third position in the state in the Science Olympiad conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation in the year 2011. Besides academics, Shruti was declared as the first runner-up in the regional round of the Neuroscience Quiz-Brain Bee, which was conducted by the International Brain Bee Foundation following which, she represented Chandigarh at the National Brain Bee conducted at NIMHANS, Bangalore in April 2012. There she secured the fourth position among the 14 finalists from all over the country. Shruti also won the Metallurgy Quiz 'Brainiac' that was conducted by the Chandigarh chapter of Indian Institute of Metallurgy (IIM) at PEC, Chandigarh following which represented the IIM Chandigarh chapter at the nationals of the prestigious Brahm Prakash Memorial Materials Quiz (BPMMQ) held in Kalpakkam in September 2012. She was a part of the team, which stood third in an inter-school environment quiz held at Punjab University in 2010. Flipside of being an achiever "Sometimes I feel weighed down by my own expectations, the pressure to constantly perform well, the anxiety of encountering failures and not fulfilling the expectations of my parents and teachers," she says. "However, once you taste the fruits of your hard work, these negative thoughts vanish and I am fortunate to have parents, teachers and friends who are extremely supportive and accept me the way I am. I haven't experienced any animosity from peers, may be because of my amiable disposition," she adds. Words of wisdom "Success has no shortcut. Hard work finally pays, even if it gets frustrating at times. Enjoying what you do is the surest way to achieve your goals," she says.
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All that glitters
On display Well, fashion has no borders. What you choose to wear, merely expresses your disposition. What can you possibly need to accessiorise? Light funky jewellery, clutchers, anklets earring or rings and even for those who like to add on some junky pieces, whether you're eight or eighty, the store has it all. On display are a wide range of necklaces, earrings, pendants, finger-rings and jewellery accessories like payals, bajubandh, hathpan, tikka, kamarbandh, etc. and it's all very unique. The main attraction is the kundan and antique collection reflecting our ancient heritage and culture. With minakari, it looks very much like real gold jewellery. Another very interesting collection is the contemporary jewellery in zircon and marcasite stones which is very unique in their design and stone setting. The store keeps on designs every fortnight to keep you coming back for more. Ankit R Gulechha, managing director, Kushal, says, "We have also brought silver temple jewellery from the South to North for the first time." Our next and major concern is affordability. Ankit adds, "The price of a pair of earring starts from Rs 200 and the kundan bangles from Rs 800. The range for the zircon-studded neckpieces starts from Rs 2,000 going up to Rs 30,000, while a complete kundan bridal set can go up to Rs 40,000. You are sure to find something to match your expectation." As for future goals, Ankit says, "We are soon planning on opening stores at Delhi, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and
Amritsar."
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Ignite the fire within, start Blogging
Nishtha Shukla Anand
Blogs allow you to share views, get feedback and to create an online community of your own. You don't have to be a wizzie to create a blog. It's as easy as 1-2-3. Once you start blogging, you'll be surprised how soon it turns into a favourite hobby. Blogging allows you to stay in touch with like-minded fellows. As you start writing more and more, it helps you to improve your writing skills. Writing more also encourages you to read more about your interests. It gets you to dig deeper and research online about your areas of interest. Blogging also helps your voice to reach out to many, many more people. Some 20-somethings have even turned to blogging as a full time profession! Their monthly earnings would be the envy of many masterminds. (Anand is a Chandigarh-based technology expert) Here's what you need to do:
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Long & short of it…
It's a Friday This goes out to those who thank 'God it's a Friday!' Movie buffs need not be told the first day first shows they can catch up on. Others can head to the theatres for a change. Go, give Sonam Kapoor a last chance and watch her play a Muslim girl in the love saga Raanjhana. Those ready to risk a little more, can go have a date with Ameesha Patel and Neil Nitin Mukesh in the crime thriller Shortcut Romeo. There are half a dozen other options to choose in case if you haven't made a trip to the cinema for the past one week. Hollywood fans can have a blast with action and drama coupled together in World War Z. You can barely go wrong with the science fiction horror film, based on Max Brooks novel by the same name, that stars none other than Brad Pitt. Make it large The long weekend ahead already sounds like fun to the foodies and regular party animals. Just in case, it doesn't, The Virgin Courtyard—7 goes a step head to make things longer, or shall we say taller? Their Virgin Solstice menu comprising specially designed crockery and creatively named dishes awaits for customers. From a large pizza to taller cocktails, there's a lot ready to entertain the guests. Everything that gets served will be a little extra in lieu of the extra minutes. What's more, Fun, the summer way Friday is never really read alone, the impending Saturday and the following Sunday, form a part of the package. What makes this weekend special is the extra hour to spare. Need we remember to mention The World Music Day? Go on, celebrate the blessing called music by reserving a table at a place where they play your favourite genre. Astronomical sum Solstice is derived from the Latin word sol, meaning sun and sistere (to stand still). While the celebrations may not get as big as they generally do at Jantar Mantar, everyone can celebrate their own solar fest in myriad ways. With due to respect to countless interpretations among the varied cultures, science buffs can make observations through a pin-hole camera and ball projectors. After all, it's the day when the earth's maximum axial tilt happens to be towards the sun. There are a host of rituals and ceremonies in the North India, including Kurukshetra, specially designated for the solstices and equinoxes. manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Rahman magic once more
Virgin sound The music of this song is nothing like you have ever heard before and the way this has been sung makes it sound all the more different, yet appealing. I remember listening to the song for the first time while I was flipping through channels and it's been a few days now, but I have not been able to get this song out of my mind. Lovedeep Gulyani, student Romantic interlude Whenever I listen to this song, I am enveloped in the romantic embrace of its lyrical and musical appeal. I love it and I think AR Rahman has done wonders with his magical music. Also, I like the vocals and musical effects too. Shyama Sharma, student Signature touch To put this song in a genre would be to deprive Rahman of the credit that he deserves for his creativity that drips in the song. The sound is truly magical and it has more than just music that adds much substance to it. Not only is it wonderfully choreographed, but the lyrics of the song make it all the more beautiful and fascinating too. Surbhi Vashisht, student — As told to Amarjot Kaur
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This Deol is different
Abay Deol is witty, laid-back and relaxed. He is down to earth and says things way beyond his years. Soon to be seen in Raanjhanna, Abhay talks about his take on life. Choices I make I am not a choosy actor, just a conscious actor. I should be able to relate and identify with the role more than anything else. I have stuck to films that are high on content. I do not see the difference between commercial and offbeat cinema. I only see that there are formula and non-formula films. On being different Deols have an image of being boisterous but I choose my films with a focus on exhibiting my individuality. I think with my heart and not my head. I like to do things which I am creatively inclined towards and that help me create the image that I want. Outsiders in industry A lot of people are entering industry who are not part of film families and want to create their own identity. This allows experimentation and innovation. Ranveer Singh is a good example of an outsider who has made his mark. The industry is family-owned, family run and that will not change. Earlier, films were categorised into action comedy or romance but now we have more genres and a greater variety of films giving actors a chance to prove their mettle. Hundred crore club Every film is commercial in a sense because it has to make money and that is the intention of the producer always. Even so-called offbeat films can enter the 100 crore club and one does not have to make nonsensical movies to earn crores.
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Out in open
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Hrishitaa’s rainy day!
Hrishitaa made her entry in Bollywood over a decade ago with films like Asoka, Sharaarat and Haasil, which was critically acclaimed. But her later projects proved to be damp squibs and she even turned producer. She will next be seen in Narayan Chauhan's film about a widow.
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Matter of choice
fresh take Shraddha Kapoor
Last Friday's releases Fukrey and Ankur Arora murder Case and Man Of Steel have recorded average to decent collections.
Fukrey collected Rs 10 crore plus in its weekend and Man of Steel collected more than Rs 17 crore in the first three days though it is yet to beat the record of Fast and The Furious 6.
Testing time
Dhanush will hold a special screening of his Hindi film debut Raanjhana especially for his father-in-law Rajnikanth. Dhanush is more nervous about this than the release of the movie because his father-in-law is a harsh critic.
Aamir Khan has rescheduled the Christmas release of Dhoom 3 and it will now release on December 17 or December 20 to cash in on Christmas vacations as there is no major release around that time.
Narmmadaa Ahuja took her mother Sunita to Bhutan for her birthday. As dad Govinda is busy shooting, so the daughter and son Yashvardhan took their mother for a holiday. Narmmadaa will then fly to London. |
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What left Karan speechless?
Karan said, "It makes you feel very inferior as a filmmaker, it's that brilliant. It is such a film which I cannot make as I neither have the talent nor strength to make such a beautiful film." He added, "I haven't seen a film like this in last five-six years. It's a film for cinema-lovers. It seems that director Anand Gandhi has taken a huge chunk of life and has made a film on it. He has made the film from his heart. You can't say much after watching the film. It makes you speechless." The Ship of Theseus premiered at the 12th Toronto International Film Festival, the film explores various aspects of life through three different characters from different walks of life. It releases July 19 in India after having won acclaim internationally. Kiran Rao saw the movie at a screening and approached Gandhi because she wanted the movie to reach maximum audiences. Initially, it will come out in five cities — Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata.
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Image makeover
The actor will sport a firoza, a blue stone that Salman Khan has been wearing for some years now. While Salman wears his firoza embedded in a silver bracelet, Imran will wear it in a different form. Wearing the firoza stone is considered holy among muslims and Imran feels good about owning one now. He is believed to have sourced it from Bhopal, his hometown. In some scenes in the film, he will even be seen in a Pathani suit. Imran's plays a character who is torn between duty and love.
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Laugh it off!
What will be your character be in the show? In the show I play a grandma, as we have shown Kapil's family. She has dreams, aspirations and a huge crush on Dharmendra. As of now it will be recurring, but I guess the channel will take a call once the show goes on air. How will you manage a TV show and this comedy serial? It will be tough but when an actor gets a chance to do different things, one isn't averse to trying to make ends meet. Yes I will have to shoot 12 hours for my show; then go for meetings etc but I will manage. I know audiences will love this show. Why don't you do any serious roles? I have done them in the past but I veered towards comedy and then began getting more roles of such kind. Moreover, I enjoy them more. Why did you chose to do Kapil Sharma's show? It was an interesting concept, which is not seen in India. While there will be skits, there will also be interaction with the audience. Working with a talented bunch of people is an added bonus. What is different in comedy shows today? Comedy is tough and it has always remained that. Only thing is that even today it isn't taken seriously. If we had seasons for shows at least comedy ones, there could be so much more that one could give in terms of entertainment.
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You’ve got a fan mail
Harbhajan wrote, "Just watched this kid Akshay Pal performing on Star Plus India’s dancing superstar he is already a superstar the way he dance mind-blowing." When Akshay learnt about what his favourite cricket star had tweeted about him he was on cloud nine. An excited Akshay said, "It has not yet sunk in my system that Bhajji actually loved my performance on the show. It is the biggest complement of my life. I am so happy today and this is all thanks to the stage of India's Dancing Superstar and yes my judges who have made me come so far in the competition." Akshay who hails from Indore made it to top 13 is competing to win the title of India's Dancing Superstar. Catch Akshay Pal on India's Dancing Superstar every Saturday to Sunday at 9 pm only on Star Plus.
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The new game
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Wait till the judgement
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What’s in a name!
Siddharth Bharadwaj has got a new name. He has added Mukesh as his middle name in memory of his dad whom he lost few months ago. Siddharth participated in Roadies and Big Boss earlier and rumours are that he has signed few films too.
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New Releases
Producer: Manjuri Susi Ganesh
Director: Susi Ganeshan Shortcut Romeo, which has Ameesha Patel playing a negative role for the first time, was premiered on May 22 at the Cannes Film Festival. The film has been produced by Ganesh's wife Manjuri Susi Ganesh under Susi Ganesh Productions. It is a action thriller, which talks about war between a rich woman and a tapori. Neil Nitin Mukesh and Pooja Gupta play the lead roles: Shortcut Romeo is a Hindi remake of Sushi Ganesh's Tamil film Thiruttu Payale. Enemy
Producer: Yogeeta Bali Chakraborty Director: Ashu Trikha Enemy which releases today stars Suneil Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Mahakshay Chakraborty, Johny Lever et al. Four daredevil CID officers, and a CBI officer Mithon Chakraborty, who can be relied upon whenever the city faces threats from the underworld, form the main characters in the movie. This action movie is presented by Paparatzy Productions. One has to wait and watch to see if this will prove lucky for Mithun's son Mahakshay Chakraborty in Bollywood. Raanjhana
Director: Anand L. Rai Experimenting with new lead pairs in Bollywood is one of the many highlights of this year. Dhanush (of Kolaveri Di fame) makes his debut opposite Sonam Kapoor in this romantic film Raanjhana. Directed by Anand L. Rai, the film also has Abhay Deol in a pivotal role. To prepare for his role as a North Indian, Dhanush had to be tutored in Hindi. Sonam Kapoor plays the role of a middle class carefree schoolgirl and Dhanush plays a committed, spirited young man. First love in anyone's life holds a special significance and the film talks about this. World War Z
Producer: Brad Pitt, Dade Gardener, Jeremy Kleiner, Ian Bryce Director: Mark Forster This apocalyptic horror film was opened at the 35th Moscow International Film Festival and in India it is slated to be released in 3D. The film stars Brad Pitt, Mileille Enros, James Bagte Dale and Mathew Fox. The buzz is that this one is Hollywood's fast-paced science fiction thriller. The screenplay has been written by Mathews Michael Camahan. The story of this film is based on World War Z by Max Brooks. |
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Astro Turf
ARIES: Try to reduce the amount of cash you spend on groceries. New attractions are likely to be serious. Do not hold back anything from your boss. Put problems aside for an evening of cheer. Tarot message: Don't waste an opportunity by being rash or impulsive. Lucky colour: Turquoise.
Magic number: 44
TAURUS: Check all figures related to jointly held funds. Your friends and support network are all behind you at the moment. A new project can get the go-ahead and engage your attention.
Tarot message: Keep your eyes on the future. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 28 GEMINI: This is a very hazardous day for speculation. Pace yourself, since your energy levels can be low. Take some time out for meditation to disengage from the thoughts that keep churning over the past. Tarot message: Don't do anything at the cost of health.
Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 33 CANCER: Get all of your affairs in order. Avoid careless spending. This is not a time for delegating responsibility. Problems can be resolved without any major stress on you.
Tarot message: Be positive. Lucky colour: Peacock-blue. Magic number: 36 LEO: It is a good day for negotiating contracts. Seek publicity for business plans. You are unlikely to get much chance to relax this evening. Women: beware of deception.
Tarot message: Do not be in the rush to spend extravagantly. Lucky
colour: Silver-grey. Magic number: 54 VIRGO: Your card "The Magician" smiles on health. It is a useful day for discussing longterm plans. A telephone call or a friend gives pleasure in the evening. Your energy levels are at a peak.
Tarot message: Spend time meeting experienced people. Lucky colour: Crimson.
Magic number: 37
LIBRA: The Queen of Swords reveals that new love attractions are likely to be serious. Life at home is much easier to cope with. Businessmen: spend your spare time in the company of your loved ones. Tarot message: Make things happen from the most unlikely circumstances. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 56 SCORPIO: A day of mixed luck. Students: expect extra pocket money. Your patient stand will begin paying dividends. Any projects connected with study, travel and cultural pursuits will be very satisfying. Tarot message: Don't try to end all the deadlocks at one go. Lucky colour: Ebony.
Magic number: 25 SAGITTARIUS: Businessmen: avoid making any important move. A new romance is on the offing. Try not to rely on anybody else to help you achieve your goals right now.
Tarot message: Do not trivial problems haunt you. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 28 CAPRICORN: A relative will behave in a rather unpredictable manner. Set your priorities right. Early morning surprises can turn into afternoon achievements. Just enjoy the food, the company and your environment for a while.
Tarot message: Capitalise on your strength and do not trust others. Lucky
colour: Forest-green. Magic number: 32 AQUARIUS: Put more effort into completing unfinished work. Your health can be worrying you a little, so it will be wise to see a health professional for the best treatment.
Tarot message: Don't do anything at the cost of health. Lucky colour: Cherry red.
Magic number: 43 PISCES: A sudden improvement in your fortune is indicated. Workmates will be rather aggressive. Emotionally you can be easily disturbed. This can be a time of sweeping changes.
Tarot message: Lack of persistence can be disastrous in business matters. Lucky colour: White.
Magic number: 47
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Perhaps one of the first to gift this city with the Rock & Roll band, Rahul Tudu, who was earlier in the band called Shellshocked and then shifted to ATB, says, "My idea of the ultimate music legend is the band Rage Against The Machine, for they were the first ones to experiment with the sound of different genres of music. Also, they were the first to come up with the techno sounding tunes on the guitar. However, what I love the most about the band is their rebellious, rather revolutionary music." He details, "In the year 2000, Rage Against the Machine played a free concert in protest against the two-party system. The band has been considering playing a protest concert there since the April of that year. In the months leading up to the convention, MTV began planning a large, free concert to take place in downtown Los Angeles as a part of its Choose or Lose campaign aimed at getting youth out to vote. RATM's aggressive political message combined with the title of its album, The Battle of Los Angelescaused serious concerns from LA city leaders. Now that speaks volumes about the band!"
We all know that the way to a woman's heart is through a piece of jewellery. And when she's happy, the world is a happy place to live. It all works rather dramatically. The addition of some unique pieces can make for a complete collection and make you stand out. Taking their first step towards North India, Kushal's Fashion Jewellery launched its 10th store in Chandigarh at Elante Mall, Chandigarh for all the fashionistas who like to have a traditional touch with a contemporary feel to it. The brand is already established in the major cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Coimbatore and Mysore.
Do you have a fire for something? Gardening, cooking, art, phones? Blogging has become a popular way to create a platform to share ideas and thoughts that we often tend to keep to ourselves. If you would like to share your passion or create new ones, do it with a blog.
It's a question of making the most of the longest day of the year. It's a question of celebrating the spirit of summer. Get progressive, get destructive or kill the time; June 21 is officially an extension of the day light in the 20 hours that God bestows on each of us everyday. To make things better, it happens to overlap with a Friday and The World Music Day. In any case, there's a lot you can do with this little extra attention from the sun.
This summer, treat your ears with the soulful music of the Academy Award winner AR Rahman as he brings his brand new composition, Raanjhana, your way-a perfect cocktail for your summer music needs! Sung by Jaswinder Singh and Shiraz Uppal, the song plays upon the innocence that runs parallel with the small-town romance and is etched with the shades of Banarasi folk music with a contemporary twist. If you have not yet heard this song on the radio or television, search it on You Tube and delight yourself!
Uday Chopra has gone overboard with his fondness for Nargis Fakhri on Twitter and openly tweets about his nearly obsessive love for her. They might be dating but he should not be so jobless and tweet about his love for her and even try to make his name trend! He posted a tweet about her and them having babies and then Abhishek Bachchan asked him to calm down and then both tweets disappeared. Nargis is not responding to his tweets anymore.
Actress Hrishitaa Bhatt is a Monsoon lover. We recently spotted the 32-year-old actress enjoying a rainy day. She looked gorgeous in a white and purple dress sans make-up. Her bright look made her look no less than a colourful doll on a rainy afternoon.
Shraddha Kapoor has become choosy. She picked up a film called Villain directed by Mohit Suri opposite Siddharth Malhotra instead of Umesh Shukla's film with Abhishek Bachchan. She wants to work with the younger lot and do meatier, performance oriented roles.
Hit & miss
Change of date
On a break
Karan Johar was left speechless after he attended a special screening of The Ship Of Theseus directed by Anand Gandhi and presented by Kiran Rao.
Imran Khan essays a Muslim character for the first time in the forthcoming Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara. Conventionally seen as an urban lover boy in his earlier films, it's his first-ever popular role. Playing Aslam promises to make him as much a favourite in the Muslim community as his uncle (Aamir).
There is no doubt that Ali Asgar is talented, but his comic timing is better known than his serious roles. After Comedy Circus and show Jenie Aur Juju, he will be seen in another new show Comedy Nights with Kapil Sharma. Read on.
Guess who is a big fan of Akshay Pal, it is none other than Harbajan Singh. The Indian cricket team spin bowler was clean bowled with the mind blowing performance of Akshay Pal on Star Plus' dance reality show IDS, India's Dancing Super Star. This came to light when Bhajji recently posted something on Akshay Pal's performance on a social media site.
In the upcoming episodes of Saraswatichandra, both Saras and Kumud are missing each other and romance on phone due to which SC is a little distracted from work. Gumaan takes this opportunity to instigate LK against SC and starts telling him that SC is now not interested in his work due to
Kumud.
With Farah Khan unwell and hospitalised, choreographer Terence Lewis has been holding fort in DID Supermoms. But if you thought he was on the show till Farah returned well that's not the case. He will be the third judge along with Marzi Pestonji and Farah and of course grandmaster, Mithun Chakraborty.
Producer: Krishika Lulla, Eros International