Like everything had come to a stop for a minute. It was magical, and yet every bit of him belonged to the place right away. He had never imagined that one passing look from the lens of Panasonic DVC Pro 800 would change his life forever. Indeed it did, from an animator, Deepak Verma became the celebrated, much talked about 'sting operation expert' with leading television channels and then a documentary filmmaker. In city on a recee for his next documentary shoot in Punjab, Deepak shares how nothing else but a camera by his side gives a meaning to his everyday life. Before we roll, the part about the 'sting expert' catches our fancy, and we don't want to miss it.
Back to roots
Famous ghazal singer Chandan Dass calls attention towards promotion of classical art
We need to pursue our classical and folk heritage more aggressively," says Chandan Dass, the famous ghazal singer of the country.
In city, on the invitation of Vir Deva Foundation to perform at Tagore theatre on Saturday, Chandan Dass is happy at the way ghazal is doing in the country but feels it would benefit if it were promoted more.
"Ghazals enjoy a good status in our country. There is no dearth of lovers of this classical form," says
Dass. "What we need to do is connect our youth to this form," he adds.
Soft & silky
ITC Limited's personal care brand, Vivel, announced the launch of its new variant, Vivel Milk Cream & Glycerine soap. This unique soap is enriched with double moisturizers, Milk Cream & Glycerine, for irresistibly soft skin, even in winters!
Power point
Su-Kam, the leader in the Indian power back-up industry introduces Power-Doc - A Power Protection System to provide respite to electrical appliances and devices against voltage fluctuations, spikes and frequency variations. Power-Doc increases efficiency & enables stabilized voltage supply to the connected electrical appliance and electronic device, thereby increasing its longevity and minimizing the risk of damage. The design & style along with its light weight makes the Power Doc a great alternative to the old fashioned bulky stabilizers and is very handy in use.
The year ahead
2011 looks promising for Bollywood with some big ticket movies slated for release in the next few weeks
From No One Killed Jessica to Aamir Khan's next production Dhobi Ghat, Bollywood is looking forward to an eventful 2011. No One Killed Jessica, releasing January 17, this is one of the most anticipated movies of the year.
Roberts’ religious moment
Oscar winner Hollywood star Julia Roberts' (Pretty Woman) conversion to Hinduism is among the top-20 2010 Religion Stories of the Year list created by Religion Newswriters Association (RNA). In this list, Roberts (only Hollywood person to make the list) is in the company of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, Reverend Franklin Graham (son of Billy Graham), etc.
Through the right channel
Talk Show Queen Oprah Winfrey is launching her own cable channel Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), which is set to stream live into 85 million US homes. Winfrey, 56, has had a successful run of 35 years on The Oprah Winfrey Show since it was first launched in 1986.
Los Angeles-based OWN shares a contract with Discovery Health Channel that was initially set to launch in 2008 and will be finally launched today after three years of delay, a publication reported.
Demi makes up
She is one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood but actress Demi Moore says she sometimes wants to change the way she looks. The Ghost star says there are days when she is obsessed with her face, a website reported. "I obsess and look in the mirror and occasionally say, 'Where's that little strap that I can hang around my neck that says, Help my face is falling and I can't get up'." "I've aged. I certainly don't look the same as I did in my 20s or 30s.
Colin almost called it quits
Hollywood actor Colin Farrell says he almost quit acting at 28 as he was horrified by the scathing remarks he received for his performance in 2004 epic blockbuster Alexander. The Phonebooth star was caught unawares with the scathing reviews for his role in Alexander alongside actress Angelina Jolie that made him doubt his abilities as a performer, a publication reported.
Following father's footsteps
Sunny Deol, known as an action star in Bollywood, is eager to do the role in Dharam Veer essayed by his father, veteran actor
Dharmendra. "I want to do a role which is something like the Gladiator. Something very close to what my father did in Dharam Veer. I think if Yamla Pagla Deewana works, producers might listen to me and we can make a film on these grounds," Sunny told in an interview.
Screen presence
Bollywood's serial kisser Emraan Hashmi seems to be bowled over by Shruti Haasan, whom he will be seen romancing in Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, and is all praise for their on- screen chemistry in the comedy.
"Shruti is a fabulous actor and extremely beautiful. The on-screen chemistry between us in the film is amazing and that's something to look forward to," said
Emraan.
Hungry for fame
Pakistani actor Meera is not happy with the way her fellow actress Veena Malik conducted herself on Colors' reality show Bigg Boss 4 and accuses her of portraying Pakistani women in poor light.
Aamir set to rock in 2011
Year 2011 is expected to see Aamir Khan dominate the silver screen as the actor-producer has two of his home productions lined up for release in the first half while his other ventures starring Rani Mukherji and Kareena Kapoor is slated to hit the screens in the later part.
Aamir Khan Productions' Dhobi Ghat which marks the directorial debut of his wife Kiran Rao releases on January 21. This weekend is extremely special for Aamir as it is this day that Rang De Basanti released.
Naïve, not any more...
Rani Mukerji, who comes from a film family and has been active in the industry for 13 years, says she was naïve and innocent but has become smarter with time.
"From the time I began to now the only change in me has been that I have become more confident. I was very naïve and innocent before. I have become smarter now because you have to be smart to be in this industry," Rani told.
Why Kutcher works out…
Ashton Kutcher says he stays in shape to protect his family in case of a world disaster. The actor fears an Armageddon-like situation is close at hand and insisted that he is committed to his extreme workouts so that he can save his family, including wife Demi Moore and his three stepdaughters.
"If the sh-t hits the fan, you can get out of the sh-t,"he said.
"I stay fit for no other reason than to save the people I care about,"
he added.
Ryan wishes only the best
Ryan Phillippe has congratulated his former wife Reese Witherspoon upon her engagement to Hollywood agent Jim Toth. The Cruel Intentions star, who was married to the Oscar-winning actore for seven years until they split in 2008, said on Thursday that he was 'very happy' for the couple.
Unique fair
Handicrafts exhibition brings the best from Delhi craftsmens
A neem comb, camphor lamps, handmade photo frames, miniature paintings that use only natural colours - Handicrafts Fair on at Lajpat Rai Bhavan-15 offers unique stuff created by craftsmen.
Beware of social jetlag
Holidaying for a long period during New Year and Christmas can interrupt your body clock and leave you with symptoms similar to having travelled to a different time zone, scientists say.
Folk lure
Young artistes share their passion for folk music and dance
I have observed that the folk dancers in Russia, America, Canada or Dubai, the countries where I have performed so far, are mostly trained in dancing in other genres. They are high on stamina and lure for dancing but are low on emotional expressions," opines young folk dancer, choreographer, singer and anchor Nisha
Bano.
