Filmi Chakkar
Producer Pahlaj Nihlani, who was in city to announce Dream Whistlerz event, talks about the trend of single producers resurfacing
Films…psychological business? Surprised? Don't be, for this is what producer Pahlaj Nihlani, who has spent almost 28 years in the film industry, thinks of the Bollywood of today.
"Films are psychological business. If the star ratings from reviews give a green signal, people throng multiplexes. And if not convinced, they just buy a
'Rs 50 ka pack wala DVD' and drop the idea," he opines.
In city to announce Dream Whistlerz event Miss Incredible 2010, Nihlani has a reason behind every assertion.
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Resurrection of a tradition
Dhrupad derived from two words, Dhruva meaning fixed and pada meaning poetry can only be steadfast as Dhruva and unswerving. After all, it is the oldest and the purest surviving musical tradition known to Hindustani classical music and boasts of singers like legendary Mian
Tansen. Yet, over the years, the tradition found few takers, both among performers and listeners. But before the obituary of the meditative musical genre could be written, dhrupad is slowly but surely making its comeback.
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Baldev Sharan Narang believes in the purity of gharana and guru-shishya parampara
Hindustani classical music is a divine art, contemplative and sublime in character. A performer must surrender to the Almighty and guru before establishing a community feeling and rapport with the audience,” opines the Jalandhar-based acclaimed academician, scholar and vocalist Prof Baldev Sharan Narang, known as the groomer of top singers like Padamshri Hans Raj Hans, Sukhwinder Singh, Jasbir Jassi, Sarabjit Cheema, Keemti Lal to name a few, besides late Iqbal Rai and Nichosan Aftab in the UK.
The lost future
Short films screened at the Punjab Documentary Festival highlight social as well as environmental issues
Punjab no more symbolises ‘bhangra’ and ‘daaru’, it is more about female foeticide, water pollution, diseased childhood and lost traditions. The matter of fact statement may seem surprising but highlights the ugly reality, once again.
Stole the show
Winter is here and staying longer than ever. Well, this brings delight to some because of the lovely dresses one can sport which adds to the perfect look and the right attitude. Having unveiled their latest collection of stoles and shawls Ahujasons have come up with a range of traditional accessory that embellishes the feminine grace and have a rich history weaved in their delicate warm fibres. These elegant wraps in aesthetic designs and colours make an upper crust impression in any social or formal occasion. Offering an array of hand crafted stoles and shawls there is a variety of stoles, scarves, mufflers and squares available in a riot of colours.
Beyond bonhomie
This is an exchange of another kind. A barter system between two communities, of shared responsibility and an effort to make a
difference. The Chandigarh Central wing of Rotary Club is taking the initiative of spreading the goodwill by taking a trip to Thailand.
“With an aim of sharing our social, economical and cultural responsibilities and sensibilities and exploring the possibilities about various developmental projects in health, education and learning, we will be traveling to Bangkok and
Pattaya, meeting the members of Pattaya Marina Club under our fellowship
programme,” informs Harjit S. Saggu, president, Chandigarh Central.
Buy patriotism
Come, shop, win prizes and celebrate the spirit of republic. Winter Wonder, lifestyle exhibition would be celebrating the spirit of the country by bringing forth an assortment of known and yet to be known brands.
“It’s to celebrate the winter and Republic Day would be the theme. We all celebrate
holi, diwali and other festivals but don’t do anything for the spirit of republic. At the exhibition, there will be on the spot questions and prizes given to people alongside,” says Rashmi Bindra of the Dream Weddings, the organiser for the event. She adds, “These days there are so many exhibitions happening almost everyday, we wanted this to be a little different and also be an event with a cause.” A cause with a generous and patriotic streak.
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A star has set
The Red Star is gone. The skies above India are darker with his passing away. He strode across Bengal and the country like a colossus, with endless compassion towards the poor Indian. He added depth and meaning to the rules governing agriculture, land reforms and Panchayati Raj. He refused to crumble before Indira’s Emergency, though some of us saw it as the only period of discipline and stability in 62 years.
Films…psychological business? Surprised? Don't be, for this is what producer Pahlaj Nihlani, who has spent almost 28 years in the film industry, thinks of the Bollywood of today.
"Films are psychological business. If the star ratings from reviews give a green signal, people throng multiplexes. And if not convinced, they just buy a
'Rs 50 ka pack wala DVD' and drop the idea," he opines.
In city to announce Dream Whistlerz event Miss Incredible 2010, Nihlani has a reason behind every assertion.
Dhrupad derived from two words, Dhruva meaning fixed and pada meaning poetry can only be steadfast as Dhruva and unswerving. After all, it is the oldest and the purest surviving musical tradition known to Hindustani classical music and boasts of singers like legendary Mian
Tansen. Yet, over the years, the tradition found few takers, both among performers and listeners. But before the obituary of the meditative musical genre could be written, dhrupad is slowly but surely making its comeback.
(Left) Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar
Hindustani classical music is a divine art, contemplative and sublime in character. A performer must surrender to the Almighty and guru before establishing a community feeling and rapport with the audience,” opines the Jalandhar-based acclaimed academician, scholar and vocalist Prof Baldev Sharan Narang, known as the groomer of top singers like Padamshri Hans Raj Hans, Sukhwinder Singh, Jasbir Jassi, Sarabjit Cheema, Keemti Lal to name a few, besides late Iqbal Rai and Nichosan Aftab in the UK. 
Winter is here and staying longer than ever. Well, this brings delight to some because of the lovely dresses one can sport which adds to the perfect look and the right attitude. Having unveiled their latest collection of stoles and shawls Ahujasons have come up with a range of traditional accessory that embellishes the feminine grace and have a rich history weaved in their delicate warm fibres. These elegant wraps in aesthetic designs and colours make an upper crust impression in any social or formal occasion. Offering an array of hand crafted stoles and shawls there is a variety of stoles, scarves, mufflers and squares available in a riot of colours.
difference. The Chandigarh Central wing of Rotary Club is taking the initiative of spreading the goodwill by taking a trip to Thailand.
“With an aim of sharing our social, economical and cultural responsibilities and sensibilities and exploring the possibilities about various developmental projects in health, education and learning, we will be traveling to Bangkok and
Pattaya, meeting the members of Pattaya Marina Club under our fellowship
programme,” informs Harjit S. Saggu, president, Chandigarh Central.
The Red Star is gone. The skies above India are darker with his passing away. He strode across Bengal and the country like a colossus, with endless compassion towards the poor Indian. He added depth and meaning to the rules governing agriculture, land reforms and Panchayati Raj. He refused to crumble before Indira’s Emergency, though some of us saw it as the only period of discipline and stability in 62 years.
