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When art meets a cause
Choreographer Leah Raphael Curtis, dancer Samira Koser and composer Nawa Lanzilotti come together for a dance performance that sends out a strong message on the World No Tobacco Day
There are several emotions entangling any addiction — things begin with curiosity, leading to temptation. Unfortunately, submission follows suit and inevitably does destruction. The emotions they have given expression to through their art form; Smoked, a dance collaboration put together by Delhi Dance Theatre, Pracheen Kala Kendra and The Engine Room, comes with a strong message against tobacco on World No Tobacco Day.
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move: (L-R) Samira Koser, Leah Raphael Curtis and Nawa Lanzilotti Photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Keen eye, deep focus
Among the hundreds of things going on his mind, as he translates his vision of the story, he is calm and composed. Meet Shivaji Lotan Patil — the film-maker who has made his way up from the grassroots. Hailing from a small village in Maharashtra, he has gone onto win a National Award for his Marathi movie Dhag. This was only his second movie as a director.
Chills & thrills
The title Pizza might not induce much fear, but film-maker Bejoy Nambiar promises an extremely scary 3D horror thriller
Possessed by the spirits and haunted by the supernatural sounds like a familiar turf; the one that has been often frequented by film makers to scare the audience. Horror films have just about begun to shake some of the stereotypes cultivated by Bollywood. Absence of star actors, big budgets commercial success and presence of a fair share of sleaze being just a few. Pizza, an upcoming 3D horror film, promises pure entertainment for the multiplex audience. "It has no sex and no sleaze. We have tried to present a completely entertaining and extremely scary film," shares Bejoy
Nambiar. The critically acclaimed film-maker shares a few more notes about his upcoming venture.
Not sensitive enough
Film: 47-84
Director: Rajeev Sharma
Star cast: Zaffar Dhillon, Natasha Rana
Rating:
 It's been more than six decades; we repeat six decades… we have heard, read, we have been told, we have gathered from available data much about the gory details of 1947 and then 1984. We could imagine the pain, but those who lived to see could narrate it. But, when director Rajeev Sharma and writer Lally Gill get behind the camera to pick certain threads and join them together in a film titled 47-84 - Hun main kisnu watan
kahungam, we expect a clean-creative-non-clumsy and sensitive treatment. Surprisingly the director who brought home a national award with his film
Nabar, fails on all these accounts.
 Punjabi scope
Decently inspired
Film:
Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin
Director: Navinder Kirpal Singh
Star cast: Roshan Prince, Jassi Gill, Simran Mundi, Bharti Singh, Sunny Gill
Rating:
***
Don't we ape styles of celebrities? Haven't you tried to copy the style of your favourite cricketer?
What’s brewing: Jassi Gill and Roshan Prince
Star track
Lara Dutta to be back with a bang
Actress Lara Dutta, who had taken a sabbatical post her baby, is now eager to return to films. The 36-year-old actress recently interacted with the media at the launch of a new range of a toothpaste brand. Here's what she had to say…
One at a time: I am focusing only on doing films right now. I am definitely going to be back in films, you will see me soon. I am shooting this year, the release is not in my hands. I can't
talk about the films I am doing.
Astro turf
ARIES: "The Prince of Pentacles" infuses your financial stability. You will find appreciation for your culinary talents. The evening will be spent with friends over a lively conversation. Love stars twinkle.
The year ahead
If your birthday is May 31...
You are gifted with creativity, imagination, artistic talents, versatility, good nature, and the ability to inspire others. You are a born communicator and your wit and light-heartedness will help others see joy in any situation. You will be successful in any artistic
endeavours, be it writing, speaking, designing, illustrating, dancing or acting. You may also take up any occupation where you can encourage and motivate people. Relationships with siblings, a partner, and even neighbours will improve significantly this year. Reaching out even in the smallest of ways, can be rewarding and can even bring new opportunities into your life.
Chatter box
Shaan sings for Ek Hasina Thi
Ek Hasina Thi, one of the recent offerings of Star Plus, gears up to mesmerise their audience with Shaan's exclusive soundtrack to mark the entry of Bhuvanesh Mann on the show. Besides roping in the Bollywood stars, Vatsal Seth and Simone Singh to play lead roles, the makers of the show have now got the music stalwarts of the industry to feature in the show. After Sunidhi Chauhan, producer Siddharth Malhotra got Shaan to sing a unique track in his serial. The song will be filmed on Bhuvanesh Maan, who has been introduced as Durga/Nitya's (Sanjeeda Sheikh) romantic interest.
first-day-first show
Drama & more…
Citylights: Directed by Hansal Mehta, the film Citylights features Rajkumar Rao and Patralekha in the lead roles. The film is based on the life of a small town man who comes to Mumbai, with his family, in search of a better life.
A must watch: This is not a movie, its cinema and this is what I call-Good cinema. I love each and every part of the film, every scene, the struggle of the couple to keep up with the challenges they face in life and the phenomenal way that the film is created. It's a must watch.
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