SCHOOL of thought
On this Teacher's Day, celebs talk of their school time memories
Certain incidents, people and associations leave a definite imprint. Notebooks bleeding in red colour; sleepless nights before the parent-teacher meeting, sincere efforts to hide the swollen knuckles under full sleeves shirt or cardigan, master strokes in the form of caricatures on the last page of the rough copy; playing darts with chalk, perfecting the art of sneaking, not to forget…learning to cook excuses, getting better with each week!
Oh that look!
Sporting a moustache for his upcoming film, Shahid Kapoor was spotted in the city
There are two categories of celebrities, film stars to be precise - one who would run for any kind of publicity and the other who run away from any kind of publicity! The second one generally is the once-bitten-twice-shy kinds. Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor definitely falls in the second slot. We don't mind that, the chocolate-hero-turned-serious-actor has reasons to be 'play safe'.
Whether it is sordid tales of break-up or him being seen with other co-stars, whether it is the rough bookie look in Kaminey or a smart player in Badmaash Company, the actor inevitably has to be all over the place.
Tradition bound
Malkit Singh, in the city for a performance, shares his love for Punjabi folk music
Now this is something difficult to believe — a Punjabi singer ensures that tracks in his album has a folk touch to them! What about quintessential rap or the hip-hop beats or some form of contribution in terms of English lyrics to give it a global appeal?
"After being able to survive in the Punjabi music industry for 25 years without these add-ons, I don't think I need them now in my albums," comes from Malkit Singh, also known as the King of
Bhangra.
Creative line
Fashion design students recreate the magic of Le Baroque
Well fitted corsets, flowing crinoline, fluffy farthingale, a bow here, a feather there and some flowers, ladies in all their glory walking down the ramp set amidst the palatial screens, pillars and chandeliers…well, we are at an exhibition set up by two-month old fashion design students!
Melody in beats
Tabla exponent Ustad Tari Khan, credited with solo performances at the Royal Albert Hall, London, Kennedy Centre, Washington, Lincoln Centre, New York, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, and many more venues across the world, has made a huge name for himself through sheer dedication and hard work. His performances at concerts of legends Mehdi Hasan Khan, Ghulam Ali and others have been widely appreciated.
Teacher's delight
Occasions are awaited to acknowledge the presence and guidance of those individuals who silhouette our cognitive, moralistic and virtuous core. And on a day that salutes the Teachers, Taj Chandigarh offers all teachers a 50 per cent discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Magic in stone
Sunder Jewellers- 35 has on display a unique collection of diamond jewellery. The ongoing Diamond Utsav offers colour stone diamond jewellery at discount. Explore a variety of diamond jewellery wedding collection during all these three days. Diamonds suits everyone and every occasion because Diamonds are forever and for everyone.
Hollywood calling
Remember Pooja Batra? The former Indian beauty queen and actress is Hollywood bound. She is making a comeback to showbiz with upcoming American sitcom Outsourced and also helping Indian actors find a foothold there with her casting company.
Pooja, 36, who married orthopaedic surgeon Sonu Ahluwalia in 2003, is currently settled in Los Angeles and has been running her own casting agency - Glow Bell Inc. She will dazzle on screen after five years. Pooja has done over 21 movies like
Virasat, Haseena Maan Jaayegi and Nayak - The Real Hero". "I am pursuing acting in America. I have booked a show there and I am hoping my character develops. It is called Outsourced. It is for NBC (channel); so I am keeping my fingers crossed,"
Pooja, who was last seen in 2005 in the historical epic Taj Mahal - An Eternal Love Story said.
Sketch(y) ideas
Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham turned an artist on the sets of his new film Jhoota Hi Sahi. John's hidden talent came to the fore when director Abbas Tyrewala was briefing the actor on the nuances of his character.
Inspired Birthday
Actor Arjan Bajwa was so inspired by Salman Khan's gesture of donating blood that he decided to do the same for his birthday Sep 3. Arjan, who rose to limelight with Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion, kicked off his day by donating blood at a Mumbai hospital. He even delayed his shooting for Hema Malini's directorial venture Tell Me Oh Khuda for the special gesture.
No piracy please!
Actor Pradyuman Singh, who shot to fame with the critically acclaimed film Tere Bin Laden, has urged audiences to stop piracy. Singh has shot for a special promo in which he is seen requesting the audiences to stop/avoid piracy. The new promo has been launched on all the websites and is an instant hit. The makers of the critically acclaimed film have also launched its DVD/VCD.
Picks & piques
Not so real
Dharma productions We are Family is the biggie of this week, but one can't figure out why Karan Johar green-lighted this project and that too for a new comer. Siddharth Malhotra's desi retread of Stepmom appears to be without any distinction at all. Except for the so-called A-list star cast, Kareena, Kajol and an upcoming Arjun Rampal there's nothing viable about the film.
