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	Cars on canvas After hosting TV shows and dabbling in films, Bobby Sandhu now turns an artist Amarjot Kaur You saw him on television when he hosted the show, Ki Haal Chaal Hai on ETC Punjabi. Recently he essayed a role in the film Bikkar Bai Sentimental. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for several films, and he has directed many music videos. As a man of many talents, Bobby Sandhu explores his creative potential while sketching and defining his car fetish in an artistic cult called the pencil art. "I have a fetish for automobiles, especially the American muscle and low riders. And that I am a self-taught artist, I only make use of HB pencils," says Bobby, as he attempts to explain his art form. "Also, I like doing fan art, which is a latest movement in the mass culture and not many people in India know about it. I draw sketches of people who I fancy, for instance Curt Cobain, Heath ledger as Joker in Batman, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp and Gurdas Mann among many others," shares Bobby, who has already exhibited his works across Australia in as many as six exhibitions, one of which was held at the National Library of Australia, Perth. "I have displayed art prints at Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra. Art prints are essentially referred to the sketches that are scanned and then printed on a high quality paper," he says while adding, "I happened to have attended a low rider event in Australia and there when I showed my sketches to people, many of them bought my sketches. Abroad, people really invest in this kind of art that felicitates the sprit of the subject and is not essentially abstract." Bobby Sandhu, 32, is the senior member at deviantart.com, one of the well-known art sites in the world and his works have been displayed as the cover art poster for more than five times. On till July 2.
	Add some bling Compared to the dozen other exhibitions in Chandigarh, JW Marriott's very own annual wedding fair Shahnai is yet to take off in terms of quantity and the number of labels making their presence felt. Accordingly there are eight exhibitors putting their best foot forward, from Chandigarh-based Head Masters Salon and Spa listing out the membership advantages to the name synonymous with photography in the city, Shree Gurudev Photo Colour. Further, there's Wedding Studded, a tricity based studio taking care of all the celebrations at home and Wedding Hand Casting by Shobha A Rana that claims to customise everything possible. "We make a unique range of 3D casts capturing every tiny detail of your hands giving you a treasure to keep forever." Shares the personnel across the counter, "The process involves taking an impression of the hands using a molding material. It is totally safe and hypoallergenic, therefore it's a harmless endeavour at giving an individual a piece of art, picking up every little line and wrinkle unique to your hand." Gurgaon-based designer Amit Kashyap, brings in his collections in neon colours, pastels and the staple black. The collection comprises gowns, Pakistani suits, semi- formals among others. Moving on, there's Zaira diamonds promising to add the expensive bling to your affair. On till at JW Marriott-35, Chandigarh. — Manpriya Singh
	Coffee & Corbusier For those who cared to keep browsing till the end of the Elante Mall, wouldn't be surprised. Situated at the backyard of the property, Mocha has been there for a while but a formal inauguration was amiss. What's notable about the café is the fact that the interiors have taken a cue from the one of the most influential architects, Le Corbusier. The décor, the furniture and little props adorning the place are an ode to the great architect. The front wall facing the door aims at recreating the façade of the High Court. In keeping with the Corbusier-inspired theme of the place, another famous creation that adorns one of the brick walls is his signature Open Hand that has been artfully made using metal wires. Pushing the design envelope while simultaneously paying a tribute to the man who's contributed to making the city what it is today. The light brown interiors, celebrating the geometric shapes come replete with ample natural lighting. As for the food, they claim to serve all purposes whether a quick grub, breakfast, lunch or just a cup of coffee. There's gourmet food served in a casual avatar. The fast food buffs can count on the big juicy burgers. Well, a cup of coffee need not stop at just that. — Manpriya Singh
	it’s rocking Love notes The film, Lootera, with Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles, is all set for release. And, the melodious music from the new-age composer-lyricist duo, Amit Trivedi and Amitabh Bhattacharya, offers much respite from the usual Bollywood tunes. So, are the city folk ready to handle an out an out romantic album, which opens with the song already in the news and on the lips, Sawaar Loon that has been sung by Monali Thakur. Rhyme and reason Amit and Amitabh have carved out a gem, a song that will be remembered for a long time to come as a superb love ditty. The first time I listened to the song, I was taken over by a strong, intense feeling, perhaps the kind that defines love. I am totally and irrevocably in love with love and this song that is all about love. The lyrics are awesome. Sunandini Duggal, student History revisited I instantly fell in love with this love ballad that has an old-world charm about it and it really suits the earthy beauty, Sonakshi Sinha to the tee. Also, the chemistry between Sonakshi and Ranbir is just overwhelming, but the lyrics of the song are incredible. I love the voice of the female vocalist too. Kirti Randhawa, student Musical interlude The enchanting background music, including the sound of flute, organ, santoor and guitar is spellbinding and so is Monali Thakur's flawless rendition. I really like the song for its musical and lyrical virtue. Sonal Singla, student — As told to Amarjot Kaur
	Woman of many hats Malaika Arora Khan is a businesswoman who is totally capable of calling the shots. She is not focusing on film offers at the moment and talks about her entrepreneurial ambitions. Life long I have taken life as it comes and I have been quite blessed. I have given my best to everything I have done and I am doing the same with business. You cannot take off the hat of a businesswoman, ever! I love that. It is challenging and I am learning the ropes as I go along. After production and my clothing label, I want to venture into the restaurant business. In your face I know I am a beautiful woman and I have many talents. Women can be glamorous in business and have the required acumen. We should enjoy our feminine side. My greatest talent is the gift of the gab. I can talk my way out of any situation. I am hard working too. Mumbai traits I am a Mumbai girl all the way and the city really supports women. There is a lot of co-operation and people find innovative ways to work and support their families. There is so much potential in the people of the city. All about time Women are born multi-taskers. I feel delegation is very important and we should have priorities and work around them. We should have boundaries and make time for ourselves too. Family first My family is my biggest strength and support system. Spending time with the kids helps me de-stress. I love cooking for my family and friends too. I love going out for meals with my gang of girls.
	Graduating to bigger things Actor Shadab Kamal says singing and dancing are not his forte Actor Shadab Kamal talks about his upcoming film, his background and more. An honest approach B.A. Pass just came my way. I have done theatre in Kolkata and I am from there. I had a small role in Chittagong and Dibyendu Chattopadhyay recommended me for this movie. He has a role in B.A. Pass too. So, indirectly through Chittangong, I got this movie. I met the director Ajay Bahl, auditioned for the movie and he told me about his vision for the movie and that is it is not a sex film. It has an honest approach and stays true to its story and has a lot of integrity. That is why it goes passed without a single cut from the Censor Board. Family support My father has a leather goods business and my brother is into event management and marketing. My sister is 10 years older than me. I did not tell them anything until I wrapped up the movie and the news started coming out. It is awkward. I am the youngest in the family. I knew they would be embarrassed but they are not ashamed. We saw the movie sitting in different places at the same cinema and they were in tears, so I know that they appreciated my work. Childhood passion I am happy that such a movie came my way. Singing and dancing is really not my scene. I like doing interesting cinema. When I was in school and college, I did plays and my teachers told my parents how good I was. They encouraged and supported my acting ambition. I loved watching comedies while growing up such as Andaaz Apna Apna and Jim Carrey's movies. I want to do a comedy film.
	Poster perfect Actor Hrithik Roshan unveiled the motion poster of his much awaited sci-fi film Krrish 3 online. As part of the digital campaign, the motion poster was launched through Facebook and the actor had a live video chat with his fans, said a statement. The poster shows a moving close up of a light with debris lying around. As the background score gains momentum, the side pose of two faces, one of them being Hrithik`s character, emerges. During the live chat, Hrithik spoke about various things ranging from his hobbies, likes and his hero. Actress Priyanka Chopra, who plays female lead in the movie, also joined the actor. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, Krrish 3 also stars Vivek Oberoi. It is slated to release November 4.
	CHATTER BOX Sana to shake a leg We saw her as a kid in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and later as a grown up in Student of The Year, now Sana Saeed will be part of Jhalak Dikhhlaa Jaa as a wild-card entry. We ask her about television debut and more. How are you feeling about joining Jhalak Dikhhlaa Jaa? I am both excited and nervous. Right now Jhalak is at the peak. I love dancing and I am looking forward to it. What are your preparations like? I have a brilliant choreographer and these guys are all trained. My forte is Bollywood and I am a hyperactive person in general. We will put our best foot forward but variation is everything in Jhalak. I will go with what he thinks we can do best together. You have worked with Karan Johar in both your movies; is it the reason why you are in this show? After acing if there is something I love and enjoy, it is dancing. Jhalak is a great platform to go bigger in dance; of course having Karan as a judge is the icing on the cake. I am excited to perform in front of him. We had a very good time working with him. We have heard that Shah Rukh Khan too might come to promote Chennai Express on the show. Are you looking forward to it? Yes. It would be wonderful to meet Karan and Shah Rukh together. I am really looking forward to it. Have you signed any film? I have got some offers but I am taking my time in deciding. Rohit Roy turns teacher Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares: The School for Actors organised an Alumni Talk with Rohit Roy recently. Be it his debut in the serial Dess Mein Nikla Hoga Chaand or Bollywood films like Shootout at Lokhandwala, Rohit has always made sure that he does complete justice to his characters. "It was an honour to conduct a master class at Actor Prepares and a pleasure as always to meet and guide the young students. At the start of my career, I had no interest in becoming an actor. I always wanted to be either a producer or a director but it was only post working in Mr. Bhatt's serial and the appreciation that I got through it that I decided to give my acting career a full-fledged shot. Today as an actor I must share my learning with these aspiring newcomers and tell them that always keep up the never-give-up attitude. This industry always calls for tremendous hardwork and patience so one must be ready for it all," said Rohit Roy. "I am very glad that Rohit took out time to visit Actor Prepares and shared his experience as well as knowledge with the students," said Anupam Kher, Chairman of Actor Prepares. Rohit Roy started the class session by sharing his experiences in the Television and Bollywood industry followed by a class on the different forms of acting and the various topics related to the same. This session was specially organised for the Diploma Batch students. Smilie set for Jodha Akbar Smilie Suri, better remembered as the lead actress in the movie Kalyug, is soon going to make her small screen debut. She will play Akbar's first wife Ruqaiya Begum in Zee TV's historical show Jodha Akbar. Unfortunately, soon after she was signed on for the project, Smilie was taken ill and had to be hospitalised with high fever. Smilie confirmed the news from her hospital bed, saying she will be entering the serial in the eighth or ninth episode. The actress, who is director Mohit Suri's sister, says that it's the role that prompted her to take up the offer. She says, "Over the last few years, I was offered TV shows but I declined them. This one's not a saas-bahu show and the role of Ruqaiya is also very different. It helps me break away from the girl-next-door image created by my Kalyug character." She adds, "The travel from Mumbai to Karjat for the shoot can be pretty taxing so I was in two minds initially but the character is not only interesting, it also has different layers. Ruqaiya is an important part of Akbar's life. She was his best friend, almost like his mirror. I'm just waiting to get out of the hospital and begin shooting for the show." Party time For his birthday on June 28, Vivian Dsena will take his wife Vahbbiz Dorabjee to a foreign location for some rest and relaxation. He is apparently going to some exotic beach for four days. Vahbbiz tweeted saying, "Last nite I gifted Vivian his bday gift. its a music dock. he luvvved it. on d Bday hes kidnapping Me n takin me away 2 a secret destination;-) (sic)." Vahbbiz Dorabjee & Vivian Dsena Promotional drive The team of Lootera — Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh — were on the sets of Comedy Nights with Kapil to promote their movie. The two shared many light-hearted moments with the cast. Ranveer was seen flirting with Kapil's Dadi (Ali Asgar) and Bua (Upasana Singh), and narrating various incidents of the past while Sonakshi was seen joking with Kapil and reciting a dialogue of her father. Comic take: Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha Vidya struck! A little birdie straight from the sets of Indian Idol Junior conveys that when Vidya Balan came on the show to promote her upcoming movie Ghanchakkar, show host Karan Wahi couldn't stop praising this lovely damsel! Karan couldn't help being totally awestruck and flirted with her throughout. He kept on insisting that Vidya comes closer to him and touches him just once. So much so that, that the judges had to intervene and tell him to stop flirting with Vidya and focus on the shoot. Farhan, Sonam on IDS This weekend on Star Plus' India's Dancing Superstar (IDS), Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor will be there to promote their upcoming flick Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. D-Maniax from Dehradun, who are known for their slow motion performances, will also light up the show. The group also performs on a song from the movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. The contestants also put up a special show for them. A milkshake named after Priyanka! After Mallika Sherawat and Koena Mitra, it’s actress Priyanka Chopra who will be launching a milkshake named after her at Millions of Milkshakes, a milkshake bar at Hollywood. Confirming the news, Chopra tweeted: “Excited to be launching "The Exotic Shake" at Millions of Milkshakes in West Hollywood on July 25 at 7 pm.’ Chopra, who will be next seen in Zanjeer, has collaborated with American rapper and songwriter Pitbull for her next single titled Exotic. Drink to it: Priyanka Chopra In the mood for love Madhur Bhandarkar has attacked and exposed various segments of society through his movies such as Page 3, Fashion, Chandni Bar and others. He wants to make a realistic love story now as he has not done it before. He is a romantic guy by nature. He also feels that the sequels to Chandni Bar and Fashion will not happen. Madhur Bhandarkar Fashion faux pas Parineeti Chopra has a full figure and she should accept that and work around it. She should flaunt her cleavage instead of her arms and wear clothes accordingly. It seems she had not even shaved her underarms when she wore a sleeveless top at a recent appearance. Wrong move: Parineeti Chopra What a party! The who's who of the new generation of actors in Bollywood attended Arjun Kapoor's birthday party organised by his dear cousin Sonam Kapoor. Ranbir and Sonam melted the ice between them. Dhanush was also present and in high spirits. Ranbir and Katrina arrived and left separately. The Student of the Year team was also present. Ranveer Singh's dancing and mock fight with Arjun Kapoor was the highlight of the party. A different cut Abbas Tyrewala is back with a movie called Mango, starring Chandan Roy Sanyal, Swara Bhaskar, Rannvijay Singh and other debutantes. It has gone on the floors in Goa and the fruit has a pivotal place in the movie. Experimental mode: Abbas Tyrewala Out in the open Evelyn Sharma, of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani fame, was spotted on a domestic flight earlier this week. She was getting cozy with a young and a good-looking boy. The fellow fliers enjoyed watching them. Flight of fancy: Evelyn Sharma Instinctively natural Kareena Kapoor Khan does not like preparing much for her roles and relies completely on her instincts, the director, and the script of the movie. She plays a journalist in Satyagraha and completely follows Prakash Jha's vision. She feels lucky to essay the character of a journalist on screen and to work with Prakash Jha. Spontaneous act: Kareena Kapoor Khan United they stand Salman Khan has agreed to do the sequel to No Entry, to be directed by Anees Bazmee. They have reconciled their differences. Their last film together was Ready. Producer Boney Kapoor is very happy that the film will roll in 2014. On again: Salman Khan All in the past Manisha Koirala is back in Mumbai, from the United States, after undergoing a surgery for cancer. She is overjoyed to have overcome the disease. Her friend Deepti Naval was by her side all along and is very happy to have her back in Mumbai. Health wise: Manisha Koirala Huma’s new look Huma Qureshi has lost quite a bit of weight by working out for two hours everyday and monitoring her diet. She looked her plus size figure in movies like Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurrana and Gangs of Wasseypur and now she has done a photo shoot to show off her new slim figure. Diet chart: Huma Quershi
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