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Driven by passion
At one level it's a poignant love story… at another the journey of life and at yet another plane it could be about existentialism.
Yet the man who has made this multilayered and profound film Jaya Ganga, acclaimed filmmaker Vijay Singh says that he doesn’t take life seriously. Nor does he think too much. And the depth that he imbues to his movies is all thanks to the civilizational depth he has access to both as an Indian and a historian.
CINEMA SCOPE: Vijay Singh
When stars came calling
If the crews didn't troop-in to cash-in on the lush green farms, the cast came along to make their presence felt; the merry-go-round affair of Chandigarh and the celebrities continued in 2012. We had Sunny Deol and we even had Sunny Leone, literally! Everybody who was somebody pulled over, not to share the season's greetings but to promote their movies!
(L-R) Arunoday
Singh, Sunny Leone, Randeep Hooda, Pooja Bhatt & Mahesh
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A tribute to women
Artist Vijay Singh Chouhan from Ajmer will showcase his work at Art Portfolio, Sector 9, Madhya Marg, from December 29. Chouhan, who has been teaching art in Mayo College, Ajmer, since 1986, has several solo and group shows to his credit.
Wild encounter
It’s a call of the wild! A close brush with the animals that are not just endangered but elusive. Accordingly there are lions, leopards, elephants, rhinoceros and even buffaloes.
Global space
Just before 2012 finishes its last leg, The Gaur, an American-style boutique hotel opens its doors in Chandigarh.
Weekly-changing world cuisine, plush rooms, well-stocked bar and banquets, Gaur has it all and much more. If the restaurant seating is comfortable, the bar has ‘sand art’ for the background. The panels have sand, vinegar, oil and air bubbles making new formations giving different backgrounds intermittently.
Casually smart
John Players launches a stylish casual wear range for men. This collection sets the trend for Retro Remix theme, defined by vibrant colours and mix of retro patterns to create a range that is peppy yet stylish.
Musical start
Heritage Haveli, Ropar is organising a New Year's bash called Kicshtart 2013. Troupes from Rajasthan will perform
Kalbelia, Chari and Bhawai dances besides fire dance.
Master Chef
Soup suppers
Soups are the ultimate comfort food, specially when the temperature has plummeted down to 6 and 7 degrees! The bitter chill is best chased away by a steaming bowl of soup full of nourishing goodness. I usually try and sneak in vegetables into the tureen, the sort that are scoffed upon in normal course!
star track
Tom Cruise happy being single
Sizzling chemistry
Gul visits Jor Mela
Helping hand...
Sick leave
Show time
Angelic gesture
chatter box
Surprise!
What’s cooking!
Jewel queen
In & out...
Love being a homemaker: Suhasi
Mita is blessed
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