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Pixel perfect
On World Photography Day, ace photographers talk about their favourite cameras
It steals moments, casting them into a frame of unforgettable memories, it steals the soul, reflections of which can be seen in the end result…Near, far, farthest, camera can bring the world down to whatever point it wants. Technology has definitely given a boost to photography. No longer you have to wait for the labs to develop the negatives and then cry for hours together on wrong posses you made. On World Photography Day, we ask famous photographers about their personal favourite cameras and how the world changes behind the lenses.
Boy, he has arrived!
From the award winning documentary
The Still Standing
to
Shuttlecock
Boyz
, as an independent filmmaker Hemant Gaba's journey has been full of struggle, but he wouldn't have it any other way!
All the bad things that can possibly happen to any movie, had happened to Hemant Gaba's Shuttlecock Boys, one of the few Indie movies to see theatrical release in recent times.
"We ran out of money during the shoot and further a studio in Mumbai destroyed its negatives during the editing, followed by eight to nine month-long fight to ask them to fix the damage," says 32-year-old Hemant, in Chandigarh on Saturday for the screening of his movie for the Short Film and Documentary Festival.
Classic example
 Indian classical vocalist Rishi Rajan and western classical instrumentalist Stuart Masters want to promote world peace through music
In any popular music genre, being average is good enough. But mediocrity has no place in classical music and if you happen to be just average than be ready to face the wrath of those who master it. Responsibility increases manifold when it comes to a classical musician.
"It's not only your reputation that's at risk, but that of the entire
gharana which you follow," explains Rishi Ranjan, a trained classical
musician, who has a training period of 20 years to his credit. He is a sarod
player and a guitarist and can also play several other ethnic string
instruments. While he has performed all over the world, it's the latest project
he is working on that he considers his biggest achievement.
Fusion mantra: (L-R) Rishi Rajan & Stuart masters
Morning binge!
The concept of breakfast buffet might be new, but is catching up with each passing day
The temptation of Sunday morning puri and channa is hard to resist. But our foodies are getting adventurous and breaking the monotony through breakfast buffets, where there is a lavish spread of Indian, Continental, Chinese and even Japanese dishes.
Astro turf
ARIES: Heartaches of the past are forgotten as you experience a new lease of life. Someone at the position of authority can be annoying. You can expect visitors or a communication from overseas to be helpful. Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. Lucky colour: White
The year ahead
If your birthday is August 19...
You will like to spend on others. You need to be patient with children or those who are less experienced than you are. Love life brings hope. You could ruin your project if you are too open about your plans. Travel opportunities should be explored. Quit smoking as it would help you to remain physically sound.
Chatter box
Narrow escape!
A major disaster was avoided on the set of Star Plus’ Ek Doosare Say Karte Hain Pyaar Hum. While Susheela aka Pariva is all pepped up and excited about her deevar’s wedding on screen. In fact because of this excitement she almost escaped a major disaster. Said
Pariva, “On the set, there were a lot of wires hanging from here and there. When I was going back to my room after the shot, the wires fell on me but somehow my crew saved me. I am lucky that I escaped without a scratch!” Catch Susheela on Ek Doosare Say Karte Hain Pyaar Hum from Monday to Friday at 7.30 pm only on Star plus!
Gastronomical delight
Food, India’s most gastronomically loaded food and food lifestyle channel is starting it’s new show Roti Raasta Aur India. Chef Saransh Goila, winner of the cooking reality show, FoodFood Maha Challenge is the anchor of the show and has embarked on his yatra to discover the local food and flavours of the country. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor handed over a special handi to chef Saransh at a flag off event held in New Delhi.
Down the memory lane
Shahid Kapoor may be 30 years old but he still looks like a boy and his boyish charm is hard to miss. The star talks about his childhood days, stardom, acting and more.
As typical as it gets: I was a typical boy and I loved playing outdoors. I would play till ten in the night even in Delhi's heat! I loved playing cricket. I was naughty. I would get punished every week. I was not too focused in school. My mother used to lock me up in the bathroom in the dark. A cockroach would come out and I would get really scared. Now I have grown up and I am okay with cockroaches, not scared of them anymore!
Pure magic
Life's certainly worth all the pain if one gets to pamper oneself in the luxury of a spa once in a while. And, when Marriott Chandigarh brings its Quan to you, who can resist?
As one shows up at 11 in the morning, along with a welcome drink, Manish Jaiswal, manager of Quan Spa, JW Marriott and his expert team guide one through a variety of wellness treatments available. One is actually spoilt for a choice - coffee bean polish, earth and ocean hot stone massage, complete youthful treatment, exotic cocoa and milk ritual wrap and plenty
more...
Bun-dle of joy
Everyone loves a celebration and what can be better than CITCO offering Burger and Coolers Festival at Hotel
Mountview. At the Coffee Shop one feels like digging into burgers with cheese melting right inside your mouth! Team Mountview is all set to drench City Beautiful with array of coolers.
Giving it a shot
Nine amateur photographers display their creativity on the World Photography Day
On the occasion of the World Photography Day, amateur photo enthusiasts gather under the banner Pixel Palette to celebrate it in their own way. Random Shots, an exhibition on at Punjab Kala Bhawan -16, puts pictures of these nine photographers on display. Engineer, manager, journalist, doctor… their professions are different but what binds them together is their passion for photography.
Ranbir’s revival plans…
The last film made under the iconic RK Banner was Aa Ab Laut
Chalen. Now Ranbir Kapoor wants to revive the banner with a film he will star in and which Rishi Kapoor will produce.
A source says, “Ranbir Kapoor met up with Sriram Raghavan who showed him a script and Ranbir found it perfect for his grandfather's banner. Rishi Kapoor will supervise the script. Rishi is also his financial manager. Rishi will be producing this movie. It will go on the floors only next year as Ranbir is quite busy with
Barfi! and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani at the moment. The movie will go into pre-production this year.”
Over and done with: Chris Brown
Rapper Chris Brown is reportedly baffled by Rihanna talking about the brutal assault that left him pleading guilty to a felony battery charge. Brown was charged with and later pleaded guilty to the February, 2009 attack on his then-girlfriend Rihanna and was handed a hard labour sentence and ordered to stay away from her.
Divya’s life on silver screen
A film titled Love Behind The Border, allegedly based on the life of well-known actress Divya Bharti, who ruled Bollywood in the 90s, is being made.
While the casting for the protagonist is still being finalised, Greece actress Tatiana Tsapikidou has been penciled in to play the role of Divya's costume designer Neeta
Lulla.
Hrithik Roshan gets a new nickname!
Actor Hrithik Roshan has been given a new nickname by his friends and is now being addressed as H.Ro. This new nickname was mentioned on his micro blogging website.
Even though it seems really similar to his friend Karan Johar's nickname - KJo - we're not sure if that was the original inspiration.
Mountain out of molehill
Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan attended a pooja and Katrina walked out with a teeka like sindoor on her head. This put the media in a frenzy and the actress was very troubled. She even cried and Salman consoled her.
The rule-breaker
Salman Khan does not follow rules but makes his own. Yash Raj Films doesn't have screenings outside Yash Raj Studios before the release of the film and they only have one for the cast and crew. However, Salman had around three-four screenings at YRF and Ketnav Studios before Ek Tha Tiger released. He also partied in the premises after he saw the movie. That was a first!
Festive kickstart!
Kainaz Motiwala is excited about Parsi New Year. She celebrates by meeting friends and family and then having a traditional and complete Parsi meal. Let us hope the New Year brings the Ragini MMS actress some new films too.
Ladies’ day out
Juhi Chawla and Sonakshi Sinha would go shopping in Patiala in the afternoons. They bought souvenirs and local stuff. We wonder if they got mobbed! They did this for fifteen days but finally director Ashwini Dhir managed to complete Son of Sardar. The film releases on November 13.
Less is more
Ameesha Patel is all for wearing itsy-bitsy clothes and looking glamourous and sexy! She has a glamorous avatar in Bhaiyyaji Superhit which stars Sunny Deol and she has also worn a bikini in the film.
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