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Direct to Pollywood!
Bollywood directors, including Anurag Basu and Harry
Baweja, among others, have descended on the Punjabi heartland to direct movies in their own ishtyle…
Anurag Basu…it is a name big enough to create ripples in the Punjabi film industry — a name that would make every director sit-up and take notice. This happened again — only this time the name was the much heard —Harry Baweja. And it happened again till the time all and sundry in the industry stood on the chairs to notice the new trend — filmmakers from Bollywood coming down to 'saada' Punjab, armoured with their experience and technical knowhow to direct Punjabi movies.
Happy Go Lucky cast with director Amarpreet Chhabra (extreme left)
The eternal nationalist
Actor Manoj Kumar established himself as the fondly remembered 'Bharat' of Upkaar, a film, which he directed and produced at the behest of Lal Bahadur Shastri, who had earlier attended the screening of his then released film Shaheed (1965). Till date, he is famous as 'Bharat'. "I have never been able to clearly point what kindled my spirit of nationalism, which I reckon was stirred during the time of Independence when I had fled from Pakistan to India and stayed at the refugee camp. However, when it comes to films, I have always maintained that be it good cinema or bad, for me, it had to be meaningful and original," shares Kumar, who then elaborates on the making of the film
Shaheed.
Journey so far
Elante Mall with its wide array of international and national brands turned one this Sunday. Since its inception in April 2013 last year, Elante has given its patrons a great shopping experience. With a focus on fashion and a wide variety of food and entertainment, the mall has lived up to its aim of being a "cut" above in the region.
Team Elante celebrates its first anniversary
The decision-maker
In many ways, the work of a casting director requires more dexterity than diligence, and probably a better understanding of the project than what it takes to execute it. The first step, they say, is the only way to begin and while in conversation with Vijay Sippy, we try to figure out what goes on in the mind of a casting director, be it for theatre, TV commercials or even films. "While I was at the department of Indian Theatre at Punjab University, pursuing a Masters in theatre and then PhD, my research was about exploring the difference between casting roles in theatre and television, I think that quite kindled my interest in becoming a casting director," says he.
In nature’s lap
An enthusiastic, go-getter team of siblings - Rishma Gill and Gurtaj Gill, have opened an ultramodern resort in Zirakpur. Spread over a sprawling area of four acres, the venue boasts of manicured and landscaped gardens that blend beautifully with a contemporarily designed hall. Fountains at the entrance coupled with the stunning back-drop of Kasauli and the Shivalik Ranges lend an ethereal feel to this multipurpose venue that is set cater to high luxury weddings, events, conferences and parties.
CHATTER BOX
Frankly speaking
Dimple Jhangiani will soon be seen on Beintehaa playing the role of a girl, who is kidnapped when she was a child. She is hoping that the show gives her the big hit her career needs. The beautiful girl who is single also claims she's ready to mingle.
Kapil wants Sunil back
A Facebook remark by Sunil Grover, which read that all the misunderstandings are now clear, the social media went berserk assuming that Sunil would now be back on Kapil Sharma's show, Comedy Nights With Kapil. However, all these speculations stand false.
Time to dance again
The dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7, will soon return on Colors. The names, which have been finalised for the show, are Vj Andy, Purab Kohli, Honey Singh, Mahek Chahal, Sana Khan, Roopal Tyagi and Rajneesh Duggal.
Touring for fashion
Fox Traveller launches an all new season of its most successful show Style & the City on April 16 every Wednesday and Thursday night at 10pm. The new season will feature designers on a fashion journey through the various cities of India, to create a unique outfit for a celebrity, inspired by a personal memento from their life.
The year ahead
If your birthday is April 14...
The rebels with a cause
Once upon a time, Bollywood award shows were a grand, rare and prestigious event. Now they are entertainment shows where many critically acclaimed movies are left out. Here are some stars who do not care about award ceremonies
The lost faith
Sonakshi Sinha
She was turned off from award ceremonies when Lootera and the cast and crew members of the movie (barring her) were not nominated in the main categories. |
The director’s darling
Vidya Balan
Mahesh Bhatt says that he will not make Hamari Adhuri Kahani without Vidya Balan, thereby squashing all rumours that she has been replaced by Shraddha Kapoor in the movie. |
Masses vs. classes
Salman Khan
He has always been vocal about preferring rewards to awards. He would rather entertain the masses over the classes. He does not care about critical acclaim. He is a riot when he hosts award ceremonies. |
Lady Gaga uses facelift tape
Pop sensation Lady Gaga says she is an avid fan of facelift tape and uses it to pull her skin tight in a bid to get a beautiful shape.
The 28-year-old singer said she uses the facelift tape everyday as a part of her morning ritual, reported a publication. "When I have my wig cap on and I'm taping my face, it's a sort of meditation for me. Every day, it starts the same way. It's like a mantra," Gaga said. "I wash my face, I pin my hair back and put on a wig cap and I ask, 'How am I going to form my eyes today with this tape? How will I pull back my neck with tape'," she added.
Romantic pursuit
Buzz is that Kamiya Punjabi and Karan Patel are dating each other. The couple is denying the news and claim that they are just good friends. They have been interacting a lot since they are involved in the Box Cricket League.
Astro
Turf
ARIES: Try to keep a check on your temper today. Ignore unsavoury suggestions of another. Drama and music groups will appeal.
Tarot message: Put your terms and conditions in writing.
Lucky colour: Sea green
Magic Number: 25
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