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Creative latitude
Curator and gallerist Bhavna Kakar, an alumna of the Government College of Art, Chandigarh, defies the notion that running an art gallery is the preserve of rich bored hausfrauen. Or that it is business. Armed with degrees in visual art, an imaginative eye is what defines her
enterprise...
She has the glamour of a star, an academic degree of a scholar, acumen of a curator and the eye of a new-age collector. No wonder at India Art Fair 2014 bustling with 91 gallery booths, with big names not only from India but also abroad showcasing art, curator and gallerist Bhavna Kakar managed to hold her own, her booth attracting not just eye-balls but buyers as well.
Three cheers!
Each one has his own craziness, own quirkiness; pretty much exclusive. Together they can bring down the house; just like the way they can hold it together for hours! Actors Diljit
Dosanjh, Binnu Dhillon and Arjan Bajwa, in Chandigarh shooting a promo for an upcoming event, can drive anyone insane; their one-liners will leave you wondering and laughing all at the same time. We catch the trio as they rip apart anything that sounds sane!
all smiles: (L-R) Binnu Dhillon, Diljit Dosanjh and Arjan Bajwa. photo:
Vicky gharu
STAR TRACK
Being self-made has toughened me: Priyanka
In an industry dominated by the Khans and the Kapoors, Priyanka Chopra is proud to have made her own space without the support of any guardian angel.
"I came into the movie business with no help and no one to guide me. I take pride in the fact that I am self-made and I have become tough over the years," Priyanka said.
Age no bar
Madhuri Dixit does not buy into the myth that Bollywood actresses have a short shelf-life or they can't get work post marriage.
"Age is just a number according to me. Talent is the same whether you are 10, 20 or 100. I think it gets better with age. I also don't believe in the myth about married actresses. I think it is crazy.
I just want to be famous: Saqib
Mere Dad Ki Maruti fame actor Saqib Saleem says he wants to be popular and also explore more as an actor. "There are no limitations as an actor. I just want to be famous. As an actor, one should not limit themselves. As long as the script is justified, I am fine with anything," Saqib, who did a lip-lock scene with Randeep Hooda in Bombay Talkies, said. The brother of popular actress Huma Qureshi says negative stories or link-up rumours don't effect him.
Early to rise
Actor Manoj Bajpayee was forced to get out of his bed early in the morning to start the day's shoot for his upcoming movie Tevar. "Good morning! All directors want to roll the camera by 7 am in outdoor and that forces me to be out of bed now. Time to leave. Tevar," the 44-year-old tweeted Sunday. The cast of the movie is currently in Mathura shooting for the movie.
Mom’s not the word for Juhi
At 46, actress Juhi Chawla gets approached to play a mother to "grown-up kids" but that's not something she is ready to do right now. "I get approached for the role of a mother to grown up kids. I say 'No, not now' because eventually I will do that. But I want to go with the flow. Now if you give me an 18-year-old child, it's not fine," Juhi said.
 Par Excellence
The bunker shot: the set up
There are numerous preferences in the way the bunker shot is played and more so in the set-up. The club enters the sand a few inches before the ball and therefore the angle of approach is shallow. In a vertical plane the angle of approach is called shallow if the club hits the ground before the ball and steep if it makes contact with the ball first and then the ground. Many get confused with this terminology as they see the swing as being a fairly upright one for the bunker shot and the angle of approach still being termed as shallow. Depending on the texture of the sand the club should enter the sand two to three inches behind or before the position of the ball.
A disease called alcoholism
I keep thinking about past events. I also am fearful, impatient and impulsive. I drink excessively at night. I want to live a healthy life but some powers are stopping me. I am 28 years old and live with my parents. My father drinks heavily and is hardly ever sober.
A piece of Chesterfield
Chesterfield sofas share a complex history, alongside the elite, the privileged and aristocrats. History reveals that these types of couches have been commonly used in the confines of old institutions, government buildings and luxurious homes for generations. A room, in the 1900's, would not be complete, unless the master owned a Chesterfield sofa. The chesterfield sofa is enjoying a major comeback. It is now a fresh, elegant way to bring a sense of solidity and tradition to a modern room. A Chesterfield sofa has a very elegant, instantly recognisable design and features a distinctive curved back and armrests. Chesterfield sofas were traditionally large pieces of furniture designed for spacious Victorian living rooms, but these days you can get them in many different sizes, allowing them to look good in modern living rooms.
TRENDSETTER
Feel-good factor
Fashion can be baffling at times, be it the hemline or hairstyle. Fashion has now become a science and that is what Shweta Sharma is studying at the Pinnacle Institute of Fashion Technology.
CHATTER BOX
Brand bargain
Mansi Salve has made a mark with her fashion sense in her television show Pyaar Ka Dard Hai. She talks about her personal and professional style.
Getting inspired
TV actor Yash Gera, who is currently seen as Shaurya in Yeh Ristha Kya Kehlata Hai, has completed five years in Mumbai. Hailing from Delhi, he has done shows like Palampur Express, Bairi Piya, Pyar Ki Yeh Ek Kahani and Kuch Toh log Kahenge in the past. He says, "Mumbai is one place which accepts people from any city and gives you resilience to sustain. The people here are warm, accommodating and flexible. I feel nostalgic about my journey. I have a long way to go as an actor. I have learnt a lot, especially the attitude of gratitude.
Down, not out
Actor Praneet Bhatt, who plays the cunning Shakuni in Siddharth Kumar Tewary's Mahabharat, injured himself on the sets recently. Says Praneet, "Arpit, Nirbhay and I were shooting together for a sequence; I was addressing Basudev (Saurabh Raj Jain) and went too far on the ramp. I fell from a height of ten feet and it was a total blackout for a few seconds. The cast and crew rushed for help. My nose was swollen, but as the showman Raj Kapoor once said — the show must go on. So I ended my shooting and took an off the following day."
Master Chef
Nutty flavour
Who does not love a cookie with a cup of tea be it morning or evening? Rather, we have all grown up savouring cookies of all kinds. But we have always preferred home made ones and when the whiff of cookies in the oven hit our smelling senses we can hardly wait to bite into one.
Birthday bash
Kiku Sharda aka Palak of Comedy Nights With Kapil recently celebrated his birthday with friends Kapil Sharma, his team from the show and many others. As his birthday falls on Valentine's Day it was double party mood at his home.
Baked to perfection!
The English entertainment channel TLC is all set to serve some mouthwatering delicacies with its new series The Fabulous Baker Brothers, starring Tom and Henry Herbert. In the new series, ace bakers and journalists Tom and Henry Herbert will demonstrate how easy it is to bake like a professional in your own kitchen by mastering a few simple techniques. The Fabulous Baker Brothers will premiere on February 17 and will air every Monday as well as Tuesday from 9:30 pm onwards on TLC.
The year ahead
If your birthday is February 18...
Astro Turf
ARIES: 'Two of cups' reveals that relationships will be in the limelight today. There can be some conflicts due to stubbornness, ego, pride and envy. Work hard to retain the integrity of your relationship.
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