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Roots that run deep
Call her the Begum of stage or empress of theatre, eminent theatre personality Nadira Zaheer Babbar is without doubt the queen of all she surveys. Not the one to be intimidated, she talks with courage of conviction that is hard to challenge and impossible to put down.
In Chandigarh with her latest production Yaar Banaa Buddy, she is vociferous about the subject of the play which she has not only directed but also written. Irked by the growing globalisation of Indian culture, the fast- spreading anglicization of our way of living, she fumes, “With each passing day we are moving away from our roots.”
ACE ACT: Nadira Zaheer Babbar Photo: Manoj Mahajan
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Candid call
While the entire gang of small, not very big and big goons painted Wasseypur red in blood, he held on to the mike and crooned the most excruciating songs of death, Yaad teri aayegi mujhko bada sataayegi and Teri meherbaniyan. The house mourned for the loss of Manoj Bajpai, but the audiences didn’t shed a tear, thanks to actor Yashpal Sharma’s unintentional mocking. This was a special appearance and indeed this actor made it special in his own way!
“I met Anurag on a flight. He asked me to do a small role in GOW (Gangs of Wasseypur) and because he is a friend, I agreed. The role fell into my hands like prasad. I just took it up and did whatever I had to without thinking whether it would be noticed or not.
ON ROLL: Yashpal Sharma
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A different screen
It’s difficult to decide what is more important — the cause or its propagator. Should the personality be given preference over the actions that make her one? After ten minutes of interaction, the puzzle gets solved with a little help from the person in question. “People in India know me; they have given me a lot of love. This is rather the right time to talk about the project at hand,” says Leslee Udwin, producer of popular films East is East and its sequel West is West.
Leslee is once again in India from London, this time not for a film but a social project, People’s Cinema, a unique education initiative that will take independent cinema to all colleges and universities of India. They have also tied-up with prominent names from the industry, who will support the cause.
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Exploring Thailand
Their intricate costume jewellery and elaborate outfits make them a graceful lot. Dressed in pinks, purples and oranges, the group of dancers from Thailand make for a perfect picture.
In Chandigarh for the upcoming five-day Thailand Trade Show, the dancers make themselves comfortable with the shutterbugs. The fair, which will offer several finished products like cosmetic and spa products along with handicraft items, is sure to loosen the strings in your purse.
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A delightful wok
Just as you enter Bella Asia at Bella Vista, a gush of aromatic dips and sauces intoxicate your senses. The jumbo prawn, stuffed with various Chinese delicacies sits on the shelf as Chef Duddi Reny Manohar garnishes it carefully. “We want to introduce Chandigarh to better Chinese like lobsters and salmon,” he says.
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| EXOTIC DELIGHT: Chinese cuisine at its mouthwatering best. |
the ‘in’ side
Statuesque!
Gardens today are an extension of your homes. Garden statues have graced gardens for centuries. Statues add a decorative element to the landscape and highlight the architecture of your home.
Seasonal tadka
It’s good news for those zipping past on Chandigarh-Patiala road, as Season5, the take-away and drive-in eating outlet opened at Zirakpur recently.
This outlet will serve motorists’ looking for a quick bite. The outlet will serve a wide variety of food, including Indian and Chinese dishes.
High Spirits
Floral tribute
Jasmineito is a cocktail selected from the garden of exquisite flowers.
Train to the Oscar
The Information and Broadcast Ministry has chosen Barfi! as India's official entry to the Oscars. We think that the film is wonderful though not of Oscar caliber and we doubt it will be selected. So here are our suggestions for what should have been sent to the Oscars.
Good show: Poster of Paan Singh Tomar
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For old times sake
Amitabh Bachchan who recently watched English Vinglish praised Sridevi and the director Gauri
Shinde. “’English Vinglish’ a delightful film, tender, soft, beautiful, relevant .. Sridevi immaculate, director Gauri Shinde .. YMUP !! YMUP: You Make Us Proud!! .. a woman director, first time film and such maturity in its execution .. woman power on the rise !!’ he tweeted.“
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It’s a girl!
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and his wife Twinkle Khanna were blessed with a daughter last morning. This is the couple's second child after 10-year-old son
Aarav. "Twinkle was blessed with a baby girl this morning," Twinkle's mother, veteran actress Dimple Kapadia said.
Baby steps: Akshay Kumar with wife Twinkle
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Sunny Leone finally finds a home!
If the rumours are to be believed, Sunny Leone is having a tough time finding an apartment and getting approval from housing societies in Mumbai because of her porn star image. However, Sunny cleared the air and said that she has already finalised a place. “The news about me is not true. Not sure where that information came from. But I have a place finalised in India,” Sunny updated.
Problem of plenty
Siddharth Anand has cast Hrithik Roshan in the remake of Knight and Day. He is keen on casting Katrina Kaif as the female lead and she is also keen on doing the movie as she will have plenty of screen time with Hrithik
Roshan. The Knight and Day will be shot early next year.
Tough act
Beautiful and talented Sana Khan, who made her debut with Kitani Mohabbat Hai Season 2 and grabbed limelight by playing the role of Lavanya in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon, is enjoying her stint as the leading lady in Arjun on Star Plus. She talks about her role, the show and more.
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