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An age of experience
He is the man of many seasons and has stood the test of time stronger than anyone can imagine. With experience speaking louder than his words, Om Puri never fails to impress. In Chandigarh to talk about the first-ever Punjabi International Film Academy Awards to be held in Toronto, the seasoned actor speaks about his journey spanning over four decades and the changing dynamics of the Indian film industry.
It is impossible to take Punjab out of a Punjabi. "The saddest part of being a Punjabi is that young boys and girls born in metros don't understand Punjabi, but you won't believe how grounded Punjabis in Canada and London are."
Screen presence: Om Puri. Photo: Vicky Gharu
For the sake of mankind
Bringing a smile to someone else's face is not easy, but once it is done the satisfaction one gets is immense. We check out with a few who have actually done that...
Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something… Guess none of us is happy and satisfied with the way life goes; be it personal or societal, situations are never what we want them to be. Yet, it's just a few of us who bother to bring about change. We make you meet some who have put personal interests in the background to do their bit for others and have emerged a happy lot!
A thought for legacy
The Furniture Gallery at the Government College, Sector 11, houses pictures and furniture from the Le Corbusier era, which are reflective of India's heritage before and post-Independence.
On two adjacent walls are two photographs. The era when the pictures were clicked is almost the same. The time zones, however, are different. One is of the Government College, Lahore, and other has Le Corbusier enjoying a sunny morning in the Leisure Valley,
Chandigarh.
Jagdeep S CheEma and (R) sukhjit S Dhiman at the Furniture Gallery, Government College, Sector—11, Chandigarh.
Photo: Pradeep Tewari
First-day-first show
Intense drama
Gangs of Wasseypur: Towards the end of colonial India, Shahid Khan (Jaideep
Ahlawat) loots the British trains, impersonating the legendary Sultana Daku. Now outcast, Shahid becomes a worker at Ramadhir Singh’s colliery, only to spur revenge battle that passes on to generations. At the turn of the decade, Shahid’s son, the philandering Sardar Khan
(Manoj Bajpayee) vows to get his father’s honour back, becoming the most feared man of
Wasseypur. Staying true to its real life influences, the film explores this revenge saga through the socio-political dynamic in erstwhile Bihar (North India), in the coal and scrap trade mafia of
Wasseypur.
Go getter
A colourful persona
The ideal time for an arts student to put up an exhibition is after acquiring enough knowledge on the subject and with years of experience. Right? Wrong! Bharti Sharma, a young artist from Chandigarh put her first solo exhibition in Class X. It was right after it that Bharti took up a vocational course in textile designing and today has cleared the interview as well as Group discussion for a Masters seat in NIFT. We find out from this 21-year old what makes her a colourful artist.
Doc Talk
Eye care
With the sun at it’s brightest in the summer months every one loves wearing their designer sunglasses. You will find them in all colors and shapes on faces throughout the city. They contribute to your fashion statement and, by hiding your eyes, add a sense of mystery to your personality. You can buy them at roadside vendors or at exclusive boutiques. So, with so many choices out there, how do you choose the perfect pair? Let’s start by reminding you that sunglasses are a form of eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight and high-energy visible light from damaging or discomforting the eyes. Hollywood stars popularised sunglasses in the early 1900’s. They wore them to both hide their identity in public and also to protect their eyes from the powerful arc lamps that were used on sets for filming in those days.
Mom’s world
Here is a quick check on what’s the latest in clothing for the mothers-to-be
No longer synonymous with loose, shapeless, oversized, sack-like clothing; pregnancy is now the time to celebrate the baby bump with chic clothes. Thanks to the booming market of maternity wear here is your opportunity to join the ranks of glamourous moms like Gwyneth
Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham and back home, Shilpa Shetty, Lara Dutta and Karishma
Kapoor.
Fusion fare
Having got a rousing response from the patrons, Cloud 9, Shivalikview is celebrating its first anniversary in a happening manner.
An elaborate menu from Indian, Continental and Frontier Cuisines, is a perfect combination of
flavours, colours and texture served by the best service staff. Anurag Walia, general manager, Shivalikview says, “We are proud that Cloud 9 has been awarded the Best Innovative Restaurant of the Year by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. We are offering our specialties as part of the buffet for our anniversary celebrations.”
Beyond the fantasy world
From the tulip gardens of Amsterdam to the chic lifestyle of New York; romance, action and drama in Bollywood is maneuvering its way to the dark bylanes of the city and to the living room of the common man. Cinema has crossed many stages. Film director Vivek Agnihotri is one man who likes to take his subjects to this 'other' stage.
Making waves: Vivek Agnihotri
Astro turf
ARIES: The card “Eight of Swords” bestows positive influence on your happiness today. Cater to people who may be feeling low. A disagreement with your partner won’t be resolved for a few days so don’t push your point. Tarot message: Try to avoid serious discussions with loved ones. Lucky colour: Aqua blue. Magic number: 39
The year ahead
If your birthday is June 23...
This year indicates major changes in the work sphere and you may change your profession. You may be mentally tense. You will be dealing with family and professional problems at the same time.
Ruled by Mercury, the number five is an intellectual vibration that comes with the combination of two and three in your case. These are the ideating people, who love variety and have ability to adapt to most situations. You are talented, versatile and very good at presenting ideas. Your mind is quick, clever and analytical.
Chatter box
The Fantastic Four
Singing reality show Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar season 2 is in its last leg and is leaving no stone unturned to make the finale a grand success. While Himesh Reshammiya will be the special guest for the grand finale, Rahul Vaidya, winner of JJWS season 1 will be there to cheer up the contestants. This week, the show gets its top four contestants who will compete for the title. After every elimination on the set, it gets a bit disturbing for everybody but this week Aneek Dhar, the most loving contestant on the show got eliminated. However, it was a happy moment for the top 4 contestants – Sreeram Chandra, Irfan Khan, Akansha Sharma and Anwesha
Datta.
No truth in rumours
Amidst reports that all is not well between them the newly-wed duo Rashmi Desai and Nandish Sandhu of Uttaran fame, the couple honeymooned in Mauritius. But reports of trouble in the marriage irked them no end. Rashmi clarifies…
Pass the buck
Unruffled with joining the Rs 100 crore club of heroines, Asin says she is not bothered about it and insists that leading actresses should not take the burden of numbers on their head.
"I am not bothered about numbers, I am happy that it happened with my films. It is not that I was expecting it to happen, it is not in my hands. I enjoyed doing my part," Asin said.
Under the prying eyes
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor biopic is under investigation by two US acting labour groups after she collapsed with exhaustion last week. The Mean Girls star had a health scare after she was reportedly found passed out in her California hotel suite. Lohan, 25, had later explained that she was simply exhausted after "working 85 hours in 4 days" on her comeback movie Liz & Dick, reported a publication.
Straight from the heart
Sonakshi Sinha is riding high on the success of Rowdy Rathore. She is looking for a hat-trick of blockbusters with her next release. She talks about her image and her equation with her actors.
VJing with Cyrus Sahukar
MTV VJ, actor and comedian Cyrus Sahukar gives us tips on VJing, sprinkled with his trademark sense of
humour. "Earlier VJing was very different. You had to stand in a place and introduce a song. Now it is more innovative. It is a nice career. There was no longevity earlier but now there are some of us who have been around for 12-13 years," says Cyrus. Here are his tips on
VJing:
Brand new ambassador!
Rani Mukerji's career may have had its ups and downs but there is no doubt about her popularity and acting abilities. She has always been involved with charities and has now become the ambassador to spread awareness about brain stroke.
In a soup
Robert Randolph, the author of a salacious book about alleged celebrity encounters in Los
Angeles' massage parlours and spas, has filed a suit against John Travolta and his lawyer, insisting that they defamed him
in an effort to wreck his credibility.
Two decades of success
Known as a King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan who made his Hindi movie debut with Deewana in June,1992 has apparently completed 20 years in Bollywood.
I still believe in love and marriage: Katy Perry
Pop star Katy Perry says she still believes in marriage even though her union with funnyman Russell Brand ended after just 14 months and are about to be divorced in a couple of weeks.
Australian coffee house
Pop star Kylie Minogue says she wants to open up a cafe on Australia's Gold Coast with her sister Dannii
after retirement.
A shot in the system
Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole is the latest celeb to inject herself with Vitamin B12 shots to cope up with the hectic showbiz lifestyle. The 28-year-old singer, who is considered a style icon, posed for photographers at a London nightclub with a curious plaster on her left arm, reported a publication.
What a launch!
Preity Zinta launched her upcoming film Ishkq in Paris and also the French actress Isabelle Adjani for whom she hosted a party. They will shoot in Jaipur now. The movie releases on September 21. Preity's fashionista friends attended the party. Amitabh Bachchan was also there.
Hair is how...
Sonal Chauhan is giving style and fashion tips to her sweetheart Neil Nitin Mukesh. They are shooting in Fiji. She asked him to cut his hair as he looks better like that and he did that to surprise her.
In your face
Naseeruddin Shah's son Imaad has been living in with his girlfriend Saba Azad for almost a year now. She was seen in Mujhse Fraandship Karoge. They both have a common passion for music and theatre and are open about their relationship. Sweet!
Starting young
Hazel Keech played Kareena Kapoor's best friend in Bodyguard. Then she had no movies. She is back on the screen with item song Aa Ante Amlapuram in Maximum and has set the screen on fire. She is half-British, half-Indian and has been acting and dancing since a young age.
Love thy neighbour
Priyanka Chopra is going all out to praise Shahid Kapur. She says he is charming, calm, chivalrous and behaves like her escort to all the events. They stay in the same building complex in Mumbai.
String of rows
Apparently, Vivek Oberoi was snubbed by Ekta Kapoor and Sanjay Gupta at Mika Singh's birthday bash. When will Vivek have peaceful relationships with people in
Bollywood?
All the best
Imtiaz Ali is friends with Anurag Kashyap and enjoyed watching Gangs of Wasseypur with the team of Rockstar at a special screening in Mumbai. He wishes the movie is a great success.
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