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Beyond the comic
Punjabi screen comes alive yet again with Preeti Jhangiani and singer-turned actor Jassi Jasraj's Bikkar Bai Senti Mental. The movie promises a lot of action & drama…
An action drama makes a foray into Punjabi cinema with Bikkar Bai Senti Mental, which hits the screens on April 19. Preeti Jhangiani and Jassi Jasraj, the lead pair, talk about this 'different film' that they have to offer.
Sibling revelry
In Amritsar, the star cast of Veeran-Ek Veer Ki Ardas share the amazing experience of having paid obeisance at the Golden Temple & how the sensitive portrayal of a brother-sister relationship has won them many fans
It's one of the most popular shows on television and the protagonists are not scheming, manipulating, pan-caked bunch of characters in designer dresses but doting kids. In fact, it's more of camaraderie than melodrama that makes Veeran-Ek Veer Ki Ardas a bit different from other primetime daily soaps on television.
Enchanting moves
Mohiniyattam dancer Methil Devika says artists should preserve the purity of dance forms
"When you manoeuvre a slow dance form, you have to keep the audience interested," begins Methil Devika, a mohiniyattam dancer, who hails from Palakkad district of Kerala, as she sips on a cup of masala chai at the low-lying sitting area outside Class 9 at St Stephens School, Chandigarh. The intensity of her bucolic South-Indian features and her poised disposition make the interaction all the more heartening.
Zara haat ke
Daskari Haat Craft Bazaar that offers a wide range of handicraft items is a
win-win situation for both buyers and sellers
Have you ever wondered what happens when the natural and rustic is married to innovation amidst a million social concerns? Explore the horizons of the urban-rustic charms of different regions across the country and the sub-continent as the Dastkari Haat Craft Bazaar at Kisan Bhawan launches its first ever exhibition in Chandigarh.
The variety at the venue holds the capacity to beautify your house while giving it a natural appearance. The idea behind organising this exhibition in the city is to cultivate a group of potential handicraft buyers, who would advocate for the authentic and ethnic beauty of local crafts.
Call of the Oz
If it’s not budgeted, target it as value for money. An Australian holiday, just a case to point. “Our biggest rival, I’d say is Europe and whereas we offer so much more than any of European countries, for example, sunshine, English speaking population and tropical climate,” shares Paramjit Bawa, country manager, India, Destination NSW, “We target all travelers into four segments namely, leisure, business, visiting friends and relatives and students,” he shares, while in the city to take a seminar at Ekido Holiday.
Luxury’s own space
Elante opens up a whole new world of shopping and merry-making for Chandigarh residents…
For those looking for ‘shopping therapy’, spread over 1.15 million square feet of retail space, Elante opens its doors. This is where Zara meets Ethos, Mango with Talwar, Meena Bazaar with Chicco! Hotel, screens, food court and many first-time-in-Chandigarh international brands register their presence.
Creative journey
Vishal Bhardwaj's production Ek Thi Daayan releases later this month. He talks about movies, scripts and more.
Common people, uncommon stories
Who says filmmakers do not give a chance to aspiring actors? Karan Johar and Anurag Kashyap have cast common people in their latest ventures. For his segment in the soon-to-be released Bombay Talkies, Karan has cast the daughter of an office peon at Yash Raj.
Aishwarya in Vancouver
Bollywood's most admired couple Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan were recently spotted at Vancouver, accompanied by the renowned choreographer Shiamak
Davar. Reportedly, Abhi-Ash will be together performing at an award function that will be choreographed by
Shiamak.
Three for company: Shiamak Davar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Abhishek
Bachchan
Couple & chemistry
Bollywood is working hard on pairing actors on screen to create a fresh feel. Time will tell if these
on-screen couples work or not, but we are surely excited to see them
John Abraham and Kangna Ranaut:
Kangna made her debut in Gangster in which she cried over losing her gangster lover, so this part comes naturally to her. We know she will be excellent in it. We hope John does a good job and the duo shares some chemistry.
TROUBLE SHOOTER
Information is the antidote
How can I talk to my child about drugs? Is it useful to talk to them? — Mohit,
ludhiana.
Yes, definitely having information on something is better than no information. Teenagers learn about drugs in many ways, TV, movies and magazines. They may have seen people they know using drugs such as alcohol, tobacco and prescribed medicines. Telling kids about drugs helps as they learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle while they develop and practice skills that will help them stay safe. What should chuildren be told and when?
chatter box
Gala affair
Jay Bhanushali threw a party to celebrate his wife Mahhi Vij's birthday as well as their recent win in Nach Baliye. The party with a theme of 'bling' saw many from the television industry, including most of the Nach Baliye couples, get together and have fun. Actors present at the party included Gautam Rode, Roshni Chopra, Ankita Lokhande, Krystal Dsouza, Mouli Ganguly, Smita Bansal, Ravid Dubey, Karan Mehra and Nisha, Kushal Tandon, Rahul and Dimpy Mahajan, Gurmeet-Debina, Bhaktiyaar-Tanaz, Shaleen-Daljit, among others.
astro turf
ARIES: Talk to your partner about your relationship honestly and you will be surprised at the positive outcome. Today, you will become conscious of your projected fears and start letting go of negative
patterns.
Eye contact
Shama Sikander is a happy woman as she has recently received praise from Sridevi who tweeted, “I can't believe she watches Baalveer and she loves my eyes, I am dancing. Wow my day is made. My most favourite actress Sridevi asked my make up guy which lenses I use and that she likes my eyes.” |
Home food
Neha Sharma is shooting with Sunny Deol in London and she got homesick and started craving for home-cooked Punjabi food. So Sunny arranged some special Punjabi khana for the entire cast and crew. How sweet!
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