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Just the right mix
Traditional forms of music are propagated on various reality shows, but disc jockeying
is restricted to just the night clubs; we have a niche audience to entertain
While discussing the concerns of contemporary music in the country, Mumbai-based DJ Akhil Talreja, who performed at the Buzz, Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Wednesday, shares his thoughts on the creative and commercial aspects of the art and craft of disc jockeying. “Disc jockeying is a relatively new form of music, there are a very few people who truly understand its worth. It’s an art that requires skill and perhaps that is what makes it one of the most unconventional platforms for music,” he says.
“While singing and playing music is an ancient art, different avenues of which are still being explored, disc jockeying is only twenty years old. Traditional forms of music are propagated on various reality shows on television, but disc jockeying is restricted to just the night clubs; we have a very niche audience to entertain,” he adds. Akhil, who is also an actor and a model, was recently seen in a television commercial and a telly serial, Fear Files, which is telecast on Zee TV. While tracing his journey towards becoming a DJ, he says, “I started DJing when I was only 17 and I would play at several private parties. As I worked at perfecting my art, I won 15 War of the DJ championships in Mumbai and Goa. I also won the War of DJ twice at the biggest college fest in India—IIT Mood Indigo.” Akhil has released six albums so far, including three volumes of Re Run and Akhilacious. The DJ maintains that his specialty remains his tapori style, which becomes apparent in the songs that he remixes. “I have this very typical tapori mix, which is evident in many songs that I remix and though it appeals to the sensibilities of the people in the
South, I often get to hear that people in Delhi enjoy my music as well. I like making the songs sound Indian and that’s the best way in which you can relate to the masses. After all, good music is what majority of people listen to and like,” he opines, though his influence remains the EDM, House and Dutch music.
Akhil banishes the trend that every DJ in India is number one as he says, “In the absence of any official yardstick in the country, most of them use the number one tag. In other countries, they have come up with DJ magazines, which clearly define the ranks of various DJs.” Akhil, who has performed in USA, Dubai and across several high-end clubs in the country, has also started his own academy, Party Map DJ, in Mumbai, where he trains aspiring DJs. “I want to open my DJ training institutes and night clubs in various cities across India. I believe that anyone who has a good music sense is confident and can connect with the masses stands a fair chance to become a good DJ,” he signs off. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Fascinating folk(s)
Gazi Khan and son Kamal Khan have blood ties with folk music. They are proud to share them across the globe…
This father son duo has been carrying a five-hundred-year-old tradition with them. Gazi Khan and son Kamal Khan from Mangniyar cast carry the legacy — no wedding is complete without Mangniyar performance in their region, they have performed the world over and shared nuances of their art! In Chandigarh for a cultural event organised by the Haryana Institute of Fine Arts (HIFA), Gazi Khan, who has a special headgear from Kutch, Gujarat, talks about their work and life.
Traditional take
This is what our ancestors have done for years and it is in our blood. Even a child cries in tune in our families! We are Muslims but our patrons are Hindu. Even our elder women do ghoomar in their weddings and earn respect as well as a living. There have been offers to do songs in films, but we would rather stick to our
tradition.
Power of music
Performances have taken us around the world; I am particularly fond of Paris. The night is most beautiful in that city. Voh to pariyon ka shahar hai (It’s the land of fairies). I was there for six months and did something extraordinary — there were these horses around a pool that I made to dance on Rajasthani folk tunes; as the music would gain momentum so would their hooves. India is great
I have gone right from Hong Kong to America. Loved Chicago a lot for there was this little American a school girl, who learnt and performed our folk. They asked me in America if I liked their country better than mine, I told them, ‘What we have in India, you don’t. Our culture and customs; respect and honour. You can’t tell here who’s the son, father-in-law or the daughter-in-law, but ours is a country rich in relations and we know how to keep them. Cultural moorings
From Boondi Raja to every custom in a wedding, I have a song ready. Nimbooda (remember Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam), Kesriya balam, Dama dam mast kalandar and Ghoomarr are most appreciated. There are only a few listeners now and, surprisingly, its foreigners who are more into our folk than our own countrymen. There was this German girl Mona, who came and stayed in our village, adopted our culture and learnt our folk. She is training back in Germany
now. mona@tribunemail.com
Son shine
Kamal Khan learnt the traditional craft, accompanied his father on some events but is happily settled in Goa, where he has set up Desert Folk Music Foundation called Lemon Group (from Nimbooda). Many foreigners are training under him. Both his sons are already doing well in their traditional craft (the younger one is just five), but he wants to see his sons as police officers and also continue music. He carries folk with him, but also caters to the public taste with his Tar song that brings in everything from motor to tamatar to water to
collector!
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Sufi in spirit
The Nooran sisters have achieved fame at a young age. Their feet are firmly planted
on the ground though…
It’s a journey that they share with pride and complete transparency. Nooran Sisters have literally come a long way while leaving behind an equally long trail of spellbound audience. For those still oblivious, the Sufi song Allah Hu, coupled with MTV and Coke Studio should obviate any need for further introductions. "We were really young when our father Ustaad Gulshan Kumar heard us singing the song Kulli Vichon Ni Yaar Labhna. He called us over and asked us to sing with rhythm and sound," Sultana Nooran, 20, in Chandigarh, on an invitation by Haryana Institute of Fine Arts, takes us back to the beginning. A year younger, Jyoti Nooran joins in, "In 2005, we had this show Jashan Di Raat on Doordarshan Jalandhar." Then the big break happened in 2011, when the girls were put forth on a larger platform, courtesy Sneha Khanwalkar. The song Tung Tung ensured that their journey continues through million ring tones, radio stations and live shows. "We recently toured almost every city of Canada. Before heading abroad, we thought people there won't appreciate our music but we were pleasantly surprised." The apprehensions come in the wake of current music scenario and unfortunate trends prevalent in the industry. "We will only sing songs that the entire family can listen to with their heads held high." Laughs Sultana, "When we perform, we wear a completely covered dress; not even half sleeves. We sing Sufi and wear Sufi." Coming up is an untitled album, for which four songs have already been recorded and four are on the way. "We've been asked our future plans by so many people; we have only one answer, it is playback singing and Sufi music." When not touring, it's an even a tougher day that begins at four in the morning. "We wake up very early everyday; train and practice all day." While Sultana continues with higher schooling through correspondence, Jyoti prepares for her board examinations of Class X. "We are a family of four sisters and one brother. Only one of our younger sisters wants to become a doctor, rest everybody else is into music." This includes even the maternal grandmother, who was instrumental in pushing the girls into the industry. The Sufi gharanas are rarely passed on from a father to daughters. "We are from the Sham Churasi gharana and as girls we had limitations. In our family, the girls wouldn't be allowed in the field of entertainment." Looking back, post the album Tattri and a religious song in award-winning movie Nabar, life has certainly changed for better and forever. Shares Sultana, "We promised our father a car and recently bought him one. We've seen some really tough days but thankfully they are over now. We want to continue making some great music and hope that success never gets to our heads." Round of applause! manpriya@tribunemail.com
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It’s all in the genes!
Ramanand Sagar’s youngest grandson Akash Chopra, who debuts with the film Rabba Main Kya Karoon, prefers to travel across India to derive inspiration...
"I must have been about four years old when my family was involved with the production of the mythological show Shri Krishna and on the sets I would often play with the props. Noticing that, my grandfather, Ramanand Sagar, asked me to essay the role of a villager and I only had to speak one line that I still remember — Wah yeh rath kitna accha hai," shares Akash. A man of many talents, Akash has been inclined towards music as well and has provided that in the Bollywood film 1971. "In my upcoming film Rabba Main Kya Karoon, I have given music to two songs — Dua and Brandy. While Dua runs along on a sentimental note, Brandy is a Punjabi disco song." As he continues to pour out several excerpts from his journey of becoming an actor, he recollects, "While I was directing the music of the film 1971, I met several seasoned actors, including Chittaranjan Giri, who is from the National School of Drama. I trained in acting under his aegis and that's when I started taking theatre seriously. While my folks at home were busy exploring various venues where I could study acting, sending me abroad was their biggest agenda. However, I was of a stern opinion that since I have to carve a niche in Bollywood, which is essentially a Hindi-driven industry that connects with the masses, I preferred to travel across India to get its pulse." Rabba Main Kya Karoon has been directed by his brother Amrit Sagar and Akash reveals that he had to convince him of his talent, "I was given an opportunity to act in the film by the virtue of a play, Sapne Chuttan Dubey Ke, in which I essay as many as fourteen roles. I showed him the play, after which he signed me in the film." While talking about the film, he says, "This film is a romantic comedy, in which I essay the role of a twenty-three-year-old virgin whose mind is being brainwashed by Arshad Warsi. Though I was nervous about making a debut with the role that is nothing like that of a conventional Bollywood hero, Amrit insisted that both Tahira Koccher and I keep it completely natural." He adds, "The biggest challenge was to act with some of the most accomplished and seasoned actors of the industry, including Raj Babbar and Arshad Warsi, while not letting their talent overshadow mine and holding my ground." The actor shares that he loves travelling and digging into 'dhaba' food. His natural tendency is to stay lean, but for this film he had to undergo a weight training programme to get the muscles on. manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Healthy helpings
Jasmine Singh
Rustic allure
If you don't find many people around, don't jump into any conclusion! Everyone has personal preferences. The entire place gives a rustic feel, paintings on the wall, wooden seating arrangement. There are no frills, not an extra piece of artifact. The only things that you find on the tables are the sauces, mild, extra hot and various others… The place means 'food' from the word go. At your service
No chickening out
Well, all Nando's chickens are marinated for 24 hours in a 'secret' sauce until the flavour goes right through the bone. So, when you dig into a chicken dish, you will have a hurricane of flavours in your mouth. This chicken is flamed grilled and flavoured with your choice of Nando's peri peri sauce. Starting point
The choice of appetizers is limited and if you are not careful while ordering, it could leave you no space for anything else. Roasted veg dip with chillies, spices and warm pita, mixed livers and Portuguese roll served with sauce can tantalise your palate and even make you stop there. Pitter platter
Some of us have a fixation for platter, for we think it is value for money. Try for yourself! A wing platter (for 2-3 people to share includes nine chicken wings, two large or four reg sides while a veg platter will give you four peri peri paneer and veg kebabs, plus two large or four reg sides for Rs 900 and Rs 690, respectively. Isn't it too much of a value for money, what say! Must try
If you are dedicated non-vegetarian, espetada rustica, a chicken thigh with the stuffing of dried tomatoes served on skewer. Butterfly chicken breast should also be given a suitable chance. A sweet end
You might not get to this point after all that chicken (which is never deep-fried), if you do, go straight for chocolate crunch rolls. Melted milk chocolate mixed with biscuits. That's sweet!
Rating: ***
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Deep-rooted faith
Each religion has its share of favourite trees Satish Narula
The legends are interesting. See the accompanying picture. This is a beautiful climber that is valued for not only its blooms but deep green shining foliage too. This plant is revered by both, the Hindus and Christians. If you see the bloom closely, you will find five protruding structures in the middle and at the base of it is a reddish spot. The belief is that these five protrudences are five angels and the redness at the base is due to the blood drop of Jesus! Hindus see the five protrudences as five Pandavas and about a hundred needles like structures (petals) as Kauravas. For a horticulturist, this is a perennial vine that climbs any heights and bears beautiful watch-like flowers that also give this vine vernacular name as Ghari-phool. There exists a red flowered passion flower vine too. That is, however, rarely grown. Similarly, there are trees like araucaria, poinsettia and euphorbia that are associated with Christianity. The best among all is, however, zygocactus, the Star of Bethlehem. In Hinduism, there is a wide range of trees that are associated with one or the other god or goddess. Be it a banyan tree, amla, peepal, bael, Sita Ashok, neem or shrubs like hibiscus, bauhinia or herbs like tulsi, amaranthus etc. All these have medicinal value too. Planting a banyan tree, peepal and neem in the same pit represents the 'trinity', that is Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Muslims too have immense love for particular trees; date palm needs special mention in this context. It is said to be blessed by Prophet Mohammad. Losing a palm tree means losing a family member by the farmers in Middle-East. Similarly, Sikhs have special love and reverence for ber, talhi, lahura and jhand trees that have been associated with different Gurus, who planted these wherever they went. Keeping these things in mind, our former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam gave a concept "if the plants related to various religions can live together in harmony, why can't the human beings" and I had an opportunity to help establish a garden on this concept at Rashtrapati Bhawan and a Garden of Oneness at Tilak Marg in Delhi. That’s India. (Narula is a Chandigarh-based horticulturist)
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The right choice
Is choosing between a laptop and tablet driving you mad? Read on.. Nishtha Shulka Anand
Yes, there's such a plethora of gadgets available in the market today that it becomes impossible to decide what is it that you really want to buy. It's often difficult to choose between a tablet and a laptop. Say, when you can get yourself a flashy new tablet at a good price, why invest in a laptop? Or that when you have a laptop, why would you need a tablet!
Let's take a look at the purposes both of these serve. When you are constantly on the go and need to do a lot of computer-related tasks, it's ideal to have a laptop. It solves the purposes of work and business. Simply put, the laptop has all the features of a PC in a compact and convenient body. However, today laptops have become a preferred means of working because they offer mobility to the user. This has almost made the PC redundant-you'd know if you have been following this column. Tablets don't solve that purpose because they offer selected capabilities of a PC. While they are handy, it's not so easy to perform heavier tasks on them. However, tablets are an engaging new technology. They have made technology portable like never before. Processing on tablets is not as high as it is on laptops. If you like to read books and newspapers, surf the web, play games or watch movies, tablets would work for you. When it comes to the choice between a laptop and a tablet, there is no single frontrunner. It depends on what are your needs. Many companies have now launched phablets. This is a gadget that allows you to own a tablet as well as a phone. No, I'm not talking about phones with big screens. These are phones with a processing power that meets that of tablets. Yes, their screen size would hover around the 6-7 inches mark. However, the processing and OS would be much higher than the ones your current phone carries. Such an economics of choices has turned things in your favour. You can choose from all these gadgets based on your use, price, size, colour and weight. Anand is a technology
expert
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Lauren shines in Jhalak
With the theme being costume drama, this week's Jhalak Dikhla Jaa saw some brilliant performances by the contestants who were seen in extravagant and colourful costumes; slipping into various dramatic characters, dancing amidst glittery backdrops and dazzling lighting. While almost everyone proved their calibre this time around, it was Lauren Gottlieb who managed to win the hearts of everyone present on the sets by her stunning contemporary performance. Dressed as a bright and vivid firefly, the actor was seen swaying gracefully to the romantic Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai, showcasing how a firefly attracts other species by their inherent glow. The judges were rendered speechless by her sincere act and couldn't help but go on to give her a standing ovation. "This has to be the best performance of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. I feel extremely proud today to be judging the most brilliant dance show of the country," said judge Karan Johar. Ace choreographer, Remo D'souza, went up to the stage himself and even bowed down to Puneet and Lauren! Arjun Rampal, who was the guest for the week, was also seen giving Lauren a big hug after her act. "I became a fan of yours after your Charlie Chaplin performance, but after seeing you dancing today I just want to take you home!" he said to Lauren! — HRM
Past life comes alive
In the previous episode, you have seen Jeannie (Giaa Maanek) discovering an old story book titled Amar Prem Kahani, which tells the tale of a prince who was in love with a commoner. The king who also happens to be the prince's father was vehemently against this match. The prince was Captain Vicky (Ali Asgar) and the commoner was Jeannie in their previous births. The setting of this romantic saga is Rajasthan, which currently seems to be the favourite setting of historicals and costume dramas. Although the primary focus will be on Vicky and Jeannie, the minor characters will have prominent tracks too. As reported on tellychakkar.com earlier, Chatur Ganguly (Ashiesh Roy) is about to turn negative with the story going back in time. His character, which will go by the name Chitra Sen, will be the prince's uncle who will try to usurp his kingdom. He will go to the extent of wanting to murder his nephew. Durga Ganguly (Jhumma Mitra), who plays the cute and hilarious Bengali housewife, will turn into a villainous scheming woman by the name of Bhanmati. The actress will be dressed in gorgeous ghagra cholis for this past life's role. She will be playing Chitra Sen's wife, who along with her husband will plot against the prince.
Bruce Willis in a spoof
Confused? Well, here's the latest scoop on this year's most talked about television show Under the Dome, currently being airing on BIG CBS LOVE. Based on Stephen King's best-selling novel by the same name, the show will now see a spoof of its premise starring none other than one of Hollywood's greatest action heroes of all time — Bruce Willis. The bonafide movie star dropped by Late Show with David Letterman, where he joked that he was returning to the small screen as a guest star on the summer hit Under the Dome. He even brought along a clip of his stint on the show. However, unlike most characters, Willis isn't under the dome. In fact, he plays the guy who lives in a house right next to the dome and yes, it turns out to be a joke. The hilarious video also sees a shot of Bruce Willis accidentally breaking down the glass shields that the filming crew of the spoof were trying pass off as the dome! Don't miss Under the Dome, every Friday at 10 pm, exclusively on BIG CBS LOVE.
Shreya screams!
Sony Entertainment Television's popular singing reality show Indian Idol Junior's host Karan Wahi is again up to his usual funny antics on the upcoming gala episode. The hilarious host pulled a successful prank on judge Shreya Ghoshal, which left her petrified. A gush of horror spread across the set of Indian Idol Junior when Priyam sang Gumnaam hai koi. Not only did the song spook the audiences and the judges, it gave rise to an evil thought in host Karan Wahi's mind.
As soon as Priyam's performance ended, from nowhere, Karan sprang up from behind Shreya's chair sporting a scary mask. The beautiful singer got the scare of her life and was left terrified. After catching her breath she slyly joked about what happened and also appreciated Karan's acting skills humorously. Farhan on DID Super Moms
Excitement and euphoria were at their peak as powerhouse performer, the handsome and dashing Farhan Akhtar came to thank the viewers for appreciating his movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag on DID Super Moms, which will be telecast on Sunday, July 21, from 9 pm onwards.
The amazing super moms put their best foot forward to impress the special guests. Farhan had a gala time dancing with Farah Khan, who he said was one of the reasons why he came to the show. Humour factor Sony Entertainment Television's show Amita ka Amit is undergoing various twists and turns. Soon, there will be a new entry in the form of Paresh Bhatt, popularly known as Mohan. He will be playing the character of Jignesh from Rajkot and add a lot of humour to the show.
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Romance no bar!
Prabhudheva, who is famous as a director for his action films, has come out with his first Hindi romantic film Ramaiya
Vastavaiya. The film is a remake of Telugu super-hit film Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana and it stars debutant Girish Kumar and Shruti
Haasan. We had a little chat with this talented director.
Tell us about the film. It is a romantic film. Just like Rowdy Rathore and Wanted, it is also a mass entertaining film. Why did you want to remake your first movie now? More than me, the producer wanted to remake it. They saw the film and bought the rights. I also came on board and then he asked me to see the film. He was not aware that I only directed that film. How Girish came into the picture? We wanted a newcomer. We heard that Girish was trained for a year for the film? I didn't know Girish at that time. So I told his father not to send him abroad for the training, but to train him in Bollywood dancing. He was trained for eight months in dancing. You made this movie in 2005. How much the story has changed? Emotions are the same. Indian parents are always the same. We made small changes. Songs are totally different. What made you cast Shruti Haasan opposite
Girish? As I told you Girish is a new boy. So we thought everyone else should be well known so that we can concentrate on Girish more. Do you think people will accept a romantic film from you? I am a choreographer and a dancer. But people accepted me as an action director. How different is it working with newcomer and superstar? It is different. When working with a superstar, the expectation is huge. With a newcomer there is no such expectation. You are known as a man of fewer words. Why you are so shy? I am more open on the sets than in front of the media because I don't know what to say to the media. What’s next for you? Next is Rambo Rajkumar starring Shahid
Kapoor, Ajay Devgn's film and one film with Tips starring Salman Khan.
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Supreme delight
Ranjan Dibya Chicken is versatile and can be moulded into various delicacies, both for snacks and main dishes. Let's try to give it an absolutely different flavour. Method
To make the marinade, place all the ingredients in a food processor. Then
blend the ingredients into a fine paste. Mix the chicken supremes along with
the marinade and allow it to stand in the refrigerator for 30 to 40 minutes.
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for a few minutes, and then skewer the
marinated chicken supremes. Now grill them on a hot grill plate or non-stick pan until done. To make the chilli dip, whisk together all the ingredients and season as required. Serve the grilled mojito chicken with the chilli mayo dip. Garnish platter with mint sprigs and limes over chicken and
serve. Grilled mojito chicken stick
Ingredients 12 chicken supremes 12 bamboo skewers For the marination 1 tsp chopped garlic 2 tbsp chopped mint ˝ tsp brown sugar 30 ml white rum or vodka 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cajun powder ˝ tsp black pepper powder 1 tbsp lime juice For chilli mayo dip 2 tbsp mayonnaise sauce 1 tbsp cream ˝ tbsp paprika powder ˝ tsp cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste (Dibya is a Ludhiana-based culinary expert) — As told to Poonam Bindra
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Bollywood a difficult place for models: Lisa
Model-turned-actress Lisa Haydon, who is two-films-old in Bollywood, says she faced difficulties in the film industry for coming from a modelling background.
The 27-year-old actress made her debut with Aisha in 2010 and also starred in Rascals opposite Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn. "I think
establishing yourself as an actor is very difficult thing to do for a model because people have prejudices against models acting. I don't really take them personally but I think it is difficult for any one to make a mark in this business," Lisa said. She will be next seen in Akashdeep Sabir directed film Santa Banta, which also stars Boman Irani, Vir Das and Neha
Dhupia. When asked about her upcoming film, Lisa did not divulge any details. The actress also said that modelling was not her first love and she initially wanted to be a yoga teacher. "I wanted to be a yoga teacher but I was 19 and I thought I was too young and too wild to dedicate myself to such a spiritual practice at such a young age. Modelling came along and it just sort of happened," said Lisa, who was in the Capital to launch a new Schwarzkopf hair colour product. The model, who has walked the ramp in all premiere fashion weeks in the country said, "I am very happy that I chose modelling. I feel eventually in life, I may go back to do something like teaching yoga but I would never be prepared for that fully if I had denied the glamourous side of myself."
— PTI
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D film of the week!
Many Bollywood celebrities have already seen D-Day and here is what they have to say.
‘It is taut, gripping and incredibly made. It has a strong emotional layer that gives it gravitas and the performances are top notch.’ ‘The film is gripping and engaging. The emotional track adds depth to the story, thus presenting a well-made thriller.’ ‘Nikhil has nailed it with D-Day. It is inspiring. And kudos to the technical crew. They have outdone themselves in the movie. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.’ ‘The movie has some fantastic performances. Newcomers Akash and Sriswara steal the show. Also the song Alvida stays with you.’ ‘D-Day is a great spy thriller. It is real and gritty with the right amount of masala and rocking performances.’ ‘D-Day WOW. It takes serious GUTS to tell this story and then to be able to do it with such incredible conviction! Take a BOW @nickadvani. So brilliantly cast! Every single character leaves an indelible impression.’
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The making of Hare Rama Hare Krishna
The seventies offered many good Hindi films. Who can forget the wonderful Hare Rama Hare Krishna, written and directed by Dev Anand?
While the beautiful narration and incredible cast of the film took audiences by surprise, hardly any of us know the tale behind the making of this story and the casting for the film. Narrated by actor Annu Kapoor on 92.7 BIG FM’s recently launched show, Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor enables listeners to relive the golden era while taking them on an exhilarating journey where the actor narrates behind-the-scene incidents, interesting facts and trivia about movies from the golden era of Indian cinema. Annu says, “Hare Rama Hare Krishna was made at a time when the Indian film industry was starting to reach new heights with actors who went on to become our biggest stars”. The film was Dev Anand’s second film after Prem Pujari, which was not well accepted. To express their dismay, audiences tore movie posters and took out processions showing detest. Upset with the response, Dev Anand took a break and travelled to Nepal where he came across a group of hippis. He spotted an Indian girl in the group and was keen to listen to her story. It was at this time that the story for Hare Rama Hare Krishna took birth… "Once he was back in Mumbai, the challenge was to hunt for actors who would play the roles to perfection. Anand first approached Zahida, of Gambler and Prem Pujari fame. Since the actress wanted to play the lead role, he approached Mumtaz. “It was then that the media went ablaze talking about a beautiful young woman who was also Miss Asia Pacific! Dev Anand decided to approach this girl and signed her for the movie. Hare Rama Hare Krishna presented the incredible Zeenat Aman to Indian audiences,” he added.
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Reunion party
Akshay, Sonakshi reunite for a special song in Boss
Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha have teamed up for a special song in the former's upcoming film Boss. The song, Party All Night, will again bring the hit on- screen jodi of Akshay and Sonakshi together after Rowdy Rathore and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
Dubara. Music director Sumit Dutt, who has given hit tracks like Dhinka Chika and Character Dheela Hai, is working on the song, being choreographed by Raju Khan, and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh is also a part of it, the statement added. The shooting of the first part of the song is over and it took place in suburban Mumbai. The other half is scheduled to be shot in Bangkok next month. Apart from Akshay, Boss features Aditi Rao Hydari, Mithun Chakraborty, Danny Denzongpa and Ronit Roy. It is directed by Anthony D'souza and will hit the screens in October.
— PTI
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Happy colours
Hundred works by 100 artists are on display at the exhibition organised by Haryana Institute of Fine Arts (HIFA) at Punjab Kala Bhawan. Works by the likes of Satwant Singh, veteran artist Roop Chand, Yeg Kishore Banger are on display.
Rishi Raj Tomar's work, which has also won an award, is an intriguing piece of art. Done with pen and paper, the work titled Gossip has four monkeys playing dumb charades. It's the intricacy of work that catches the eye and no wonder it has bagged the artist the coveted prize. Pavaneindra Kumar's Progressive Haryana is a tribute to the changing scenario in Haryana where a girl child is now welcomed as well. Use of bright colours further mirrors the positive picture in the state. Abstract art by Kavita Jaiswal titled No Beginning No End justifies her theme. Also on display besides paintings are graphic prints, photographs and sculpture art. On till July 21.
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While most debutants having the proper connections in tinsel town make a pompous show of their associations to climb the ladder of success, Ramanand Sagar's youngest grandson, Akash Chopra, is different. As he talks about his debut film Rabba Main Kya Karoon, his easy-going charm is captivating.
Should I or shouldn't I… more than often we are swaying between the two ends. Should I eat chicken, should I compromise on fats…With all these questions in mind, walk into Nando's-35, where you will be able to make a choice between the extreme ends. The place doesn't serve fast food; they serve good food, fast. Peri peri is the lifeline of the place, the what's and how's are answered at the place.
Okay, this is one good thing about the place, the waiters have their pronunciation of all the dishes right. Catch hold of one of them, and they will spit out the entire history on Nando's, the dishes made and especially on the peri peri. There is no delay in service, now this is proportional to the number of footfall.
The secular aspect of our country is reflected in plants and flowers too. The only difference is that we associate different plants and flowers with different religions. And for this, we associate our own beliefs with them. This probably was one reason for the conservation of plant bio-diversity as no one uprooted or killed any plant that was associated with any religion.
It seems that the past is enchanting television viewers more than the present. This is precisely why the popularity of historical, mythological and costume dramas is on the rise. Recently, Life OK's Savitri went hundreds of years into the past. We have already reported about SAB TV's Jeannie Aur Juju, which went 200 years into the past.
Hollywood star Bruce Willis appears in a spoof of Stephen King and Steven Spielberg's new show Under the Dome. What do an A-list action star and a small town in Maine have in common? Not much really, except that a gigantic semi-permeable dome is the cause of their misery.
