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The stylish Punjabi screen
Punjabi cinema has seen a makeover, not only in terms of topics and locations, but also the slow yet steady growth of fashion stylists…
When Punjabi films were all about jatt, zameen and his badla, fashion in the respective territory was restricted to plain kurtas and check tehmat for male actors, and randomly embellished salwar suits for the females. Cut to the present times, when the films focus on the life of youngsters, their camaraderie and issues; so it is natural that their looks have also undergone a complementing make-over.
For long, we have discussed the same — how actors sport casual yet chic costumes, how the accessories are never in excess and how the blush on heroines’ cheeks is so measured! The change has been brought about by the relentless efforts of fashion stylists, who work really hard to give appropriate looks to actors, which are in tandem with the characters they play on screen. Yet, there is a long way to go. Not all Punjabi films can afford a stylist though; monetary constraints do interfere.
Verve & versatility
Sixty-two years in theatre, Parvesh Kumar Sethi, is still active on stage. An actor, make-up artist and director, this theatre thespian from Chandigarh is the recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2012. “It is an honour that has made me very happy and proud. I hoped to get it in the field of make-up, but having received one in acting comes as a pleasant surprise,” says Sethi.
In thick soup!
Winter is at its peak and there is no better way to ward-off the chill than with a hot bowl of soup…
The winter sun is off to a vacation for a while, leaving behind the clouds, fog and fresh dew drops. So, how about enjoying the chill for a change? And what better way than enjoying with a steamy bowl of hot soup!
Astro turf
ARIES: Avoid getting involved with demanding people. It will be the minor pinpricks that would provoke you. Workers in factories will cause a number of delays. Newly married will find the home atmosphere tense. Tarot message: Try to put your terms and conditions in writing. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 32
The year ahead
If your birthday is January 3...
The year 2013 will be a mix of varied feelings and experiences. Your success at work place will take you to cloud nine, but a little negative atmosphere at home won't let you enjoy much. This year you will be able to save a lot of money to spend on your family. Your expenses are not a matter of concern as finances are good.
Chatter box
When work is priority
Newly married Karan Mehra and Nisha Rawal are amused by stories that they postponed their honeymoon because of Nach Baliye. Karan says they had not planned one as they both had work commitments. Karan only took ten days leave from his show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai for the wedding.
Punjabi Tadka
Energy unlimited
He needs no introduction - a cliché, but one that couldn't have found better usage. Jazzy B, the Punjabi singer is probably one of the few singers whose personal style has been copied by his fans. However, one thing that cannot be copied is the electrifying energy and the peppiness in his numbers. From Naag samhb lai zulfan dey, aaya main gadi mod key, to Maharaja, Jazzy is undoubtedly the crown prince of bhangra. With his party anthem being the latest fad on Youtube, the singer would rather talk in Punjabi…sans accent.
GET PHYSICAL
Fit ‘n’ fine
We all are paying more and more attention to health and fitness. Everyone wants to be fit and in good shape. But, do we know the actual meaning of the fitness and what does it mean to be physically fit? Many people have an incomplete understanding of what fitness actually is. Some of them think fitness means being able to do hundreds of crunches or run a marathon or lift heavy weights. And some of them equate fitness with losing weight and being thin. But being thin does not necessarily mean being fit because someone who is thin can be unfit also.
CELEB POINT
Let the fire simmer
The year has gone bye and I can’t say like everytime ki pata hi ni chala. Work was good this year with some lovely films in my kitty and lots of love from family and friends. We lost a lot of film legends including my friend cinematographer of Special 26, Bobby Singh, the most pleasant and happy person died of a crab allergy.
Future shock
Get smart!
Two things happened recently. iPhone 5 has finally hit China (a big market for Apple) and a judge in the US has declined Apple’s request to ban Samsung from selling its smartphones. With these developments, Apple is likely to gain market share globally. Equally, Samsung is set to take away a lot from their pie. This has made the war of the titans fiercer.
It’s rocking
In classical mould
There is an obvious similarity between the two romantic numbers from Dabangg 1 and Dabangg 2. Yet it doesn’t matter as long as the quality of music and lyrics aren’t compromised with. Dagabaaz Re is a beautiful song, shot equally well. The semi-classical music of the song makes it sound different from the usual romantic numbers of present times. Salman Khan is looking as adorable as he was in Tere Mast Mast Do Nain.
Not bothered about Rs 100 crore club
Anushka Sharma’s last film Jab Tak Hai Jaan may have managed to get her into the elite 100 crore club in Bollywood but the actress feels the new benchmark would not help her much in her individual career.
Marriage is secondary
Scarlett Johansson recently admitted that marriage is not important to her, as it has no relevance to her at this point of time.
Hunt is on…
After Ameesha Patel walked out of Singh Saheb The Great, director Anil Sharma says the team is on the lookout for a replacement. She was to feature opposite Sunny
Deol. "We have not finalised the leading lady yet. Right now we are shooting only Sunny's major part in Bhopal. Once we are done with his shoot, we will hunt for the leading lady," Sharma said in an interview.
Good girl not ‘happy’
She might be one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood, but Anne Hathaway says her 'good girl' image with no sex appeal is not interesting.
High hopes from Nargis
Nargis Fakhri, who made her acting debut with Rockstar, will now be seen in Shoojit Sircar's Madras Cafe. The filmmaker says she will surprise everyone in the role of a journalist.
HEART talk
Go slow & easy
I am an 18-year-old girl working as a dance tutor part time. I have realised that I am pretty good in choreography and should pursue it. But my parents are totally against making dancing as a profession. What can I do?
Tiding over the bad times
Actor Ben Affleck says there was a phase in his life when he felt nobody liked him.
Onscreen presence
The onscreen chemistry between Priyanka Chopra and Ram Charan Teja in the Zanjeer remake is surprisingly refreshing, says filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia.
Swift won't dye hair
Singer Taylor Swift is in no mood to take any risks with her look, and so she insists she would never change her look in a drastic way.
Lovato moves on
Singer Demi Lovato wished Happy New Year on Twitter. She also
compared where she is now as opposed to where she's been last year.
Aniston cancels Mexican wedding?
Actress Jennifer Aniston has reportedly cancelled her plans to marry Justin Theroux in Mexico.
Security first
Pop star Madonna was spotted taking a romantic stroll in Gstaad, Switzerland with her beau, but they weren't alone. The duo was followed by heavy security. Madonna was with her dancer beau Brahim Zaibat, 24.
More to life
She comes from a film family and is married into another one but actress Kareena Kapoor says she endeavours to have a life outside the world of showbiz.
Art of the matter
Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi has announced the names of award winners for the Annual Art Exhibition 2012 being organised by Chandigarh Lalit Kala
Akademi.
Creative vein: (Clockwise from top) The works by Randeep Singh, Mahesh Prajapati and Alka Kalra.
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