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In a FLASH
Flash mob, a concept alien to us not too long ago, has today become a rage amid youngsters
People gather everywhere — clubs, markets, railway stations. Flash mob, a concept which was initiated in the US in 2003 by a popular fashion magazine, has turned into a worldwide rage. India first came face-to-face with this when the famous Rang De Basanti song played and a young girl danced to her heart's content, till it took shape of synchronised hands, feet, movements and a collection of 100-odd dancers at Mumbai CST. The frenzy has no signs of leaving Chandigarh just yet!
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Fluid as motion
Shovana Narayan, one of the greatest exponents of kathak in India and one of the earliest students of Birju
Maharaj, speaks about the rhythmic patterns and the language of the exquisite dance form
The most enthralling part of the dance performance was creating the entire setting of the epics with the sheer movements of the body. Such was the magic that came to life when bureaucrat-cum-danseuse Shovana Narayan, invited for a lecture demonstration by the Government Home Science College in association with the Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY), was performing.
Challenges for Sabyasachi
This week on Band Baajaa Bride with Sabyasachi, meet Aditi Charkavarthy, a modern-day Bengali who has no idea about the rituals of Bengali weddings! She approaches the Band Baajaa Bride team with a unique request, her parents want her to look every bit the traditional Bengali bride. Sabyasachi grabs the opportunity to return to his roots and to style Aditi at her bong best. However, there's more to the challenge. With just 20 days to her wedding, Aditi wants to straighten out her crooked teeth, add volume to her scanty short hair and treat her skin to be at her glowing best!
Life Ok for Karanvir
Karanvir Bohra's riding on the success wave of his show Saubhagvati Bhava on Life Ok. The actor talks about how he took the show on, his love for kathak and his wife.
Kareena’s kitty
Kareena Kapoor has been signed on to play the female lead in a romantic film jointly produced by Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor. Katrina was in the running but Kareena has been chosen over her.
Big B in a resting mode
His ailing health is preventing Big B to return on screen as he needs to rest for a while to get back in
good shape
It is in common knowledge that India’s biggest-ever megastar Amitabh Bachchan is ailing and hospitalised. A few days ago the tweet-happy bigwig posted a message on his Twitter saying he was feeling better and could walk a few steps. This gave a gist to his countless fans that Big B is seriously ill and might take some time to fully get back in action.
Malika stands out and how!
Actress Lisa Haydon’s sister Malika feels that her item number in Saif Ali Khan starrer Agent Vinod will stand out despite leading lady Kareena Kapoor’s
mujra. Kareena, who is exploring the old genre of mujra with Dil Mera Muft Ka, which is choreographed by Saroj Khan, turned to veteran Rekha for inspiration.
More than a legacy
Purna Chandra Das is spreading the message of love and unity through the Baul tradition of Bengal
A true Baul is he who searches for God in humans…thousands of years old Bengali Baul tradition would have remained confined to just West Bengal had Nabani Das Khepa Baul, a contemporary and associate of Rabindranath Tagore, not expressed the desire to his son that the art form should be taken to various countries across the globe.
Tradition
bound: L-R Purna Chandra Das, Alingan Das and Dibyendu Das
A theatre called dance
Dance theatre is a very effective medium to give a message, as it is live and the response instant, opines creative choreographer Rajashree Shirke
Each one of us is born with a passion. Rajashree Shirke thought of performing in an auditorium with a packed audience during her childhood, but she got to live her dream much later in life.
For art's sake
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi invites applications for Sohan Qadri Fellowship for art.
The Fellowship is being sponsored by Sohan Qadri Foundation. Purvi Qadri, President of the foundation and daughter of Sohan Qadri has initiated this fellowship. Qadri
was a well known artist of Punjab.
Original choice
Colors' Na Bole Tum…Na Maine Kuch Kaha has newbie Akanksha Singh as the lead,
Megha. We heard it was the Miley Jab Hum Tum star Rati Pandey who was approached for the role initially. But things did not work out and Rati went on to sign Hitler
Didi.
This saas is different
Though she is seen as the tough saas Kokila Modi in Star Plus' Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Rupal Patel looks radically different in real life. She does Gujarati theatre and loves to laugh. Having got her training from the National School of Drama, Rupal is glad her show has been well received.
Show-stealer
Producers Shashi and Summet Mittal are flying high with a show on every channel, from Star Plus' Diya Aur Baati to Haar Jeet to now a new show on Colors. Called
Kairi, the show is a family drama based in North India and will star Jay Bhanusali in the lead. Jay did one show in his career and stuck to hosting variety of reality shows.
Hema’s comic turn
Apparently actor-turned-producer Hema Malini is planning to produce a comedy show for SAB TV. She earlier debuted as producer with Colors' Maati Ki
Banno, which didn't work that well. Now, plans are in motion and soon Hema will announce her plans.
Replacing Bebo
Kangna Ranaut will replace Kareena Kapoor in the sequel to Once Upon a Time in
Mumbai. She will play the role of Mandakini. She has become a hit in gangster films.
starry
eyes: Actress Jennifer Aniston poses atop her new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. —Reuters |
Beti B’s name game
Ever since Abhishek Bachchan confirmed Beti B’s name has been
finalised, B-town has been buzzing with speculations about the name. One of such speculated name is
Abhilasha, author Shobhaa De wrote on Twitter, “Beti B to be named
Abhilasha? That’s a stroke of genius. Well done, parents. Abhi and Ash. Truly inspired, if true.”
But when a fan asked Amitabh Bachchan, he denied the rumours. So what will her name be?
Work before play
Genelia D’souza and Riteish Deshmukh are happily married. They have been touring the country for endorsement commitments and for promoting Tere Naal Love Ho
Gaya! Very fitting! They go on their honeymoon later this month.
Search for Mr Right
Superstar Katrina Kaif has had enough of dating heroes such as Salman Khan and Ranbir
Kapoor. The relationships didn’t work out. She has asked her mother to find a suitable boy for her.
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Turning point
We take a look at films that made a difference in the careers of some actresses
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Show-maker
Katrina Kaif: Barring Boom, most of her films have been hits. The films that pushed her into the A-list are Singh is Kinng, Race, and Welcome. She got noticed as an actress in New York and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. We thought she over-acted in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.
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Good going
Vidya Balan: Paa changed her fortunes and Ishqiya catapulted her into the Indian bombshell league. She swept the awards for both movies. The success streak got bigger and better with No One Killed Jessica and The Dirty Picture which has reformed her career and image.
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Daring acts
Priyanka Chopra: Her films such as Drona, God Tussi Great Ho and Chamku flopped. Then, her career was redeemed with Fashion and
Dostana. Kaminey followed and she did daring roles in What’s Your Raashee and Saat Khoon
Maaf. Priyanka is on a roll again with Don 2 and Agneepath’s success.
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Right moves
Deepika Padukone: After a super successful debut in Om Shanti Om, Deepika failed to impress in Bachna
Ae Haseeno. Her work was appreciated in Love Aaj Kal and Karthik Calling Karthik. Housefull was a hit. She is on
the right track now.
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