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Smile On!
We had nothing in common with the ma, bahu, saas or bhabhi of dooh-dah soaps, be it silk saris or excessive makeup (mind you, they wore it till midnight!), sacrifice sagas or many husbands and sons, yet we shed tears with them at primetime each day religiously. Then, one fine day, we woke up with swollen eyes and said “Enough”! Yes, perhaps that’s what many of us — viewers, telly producers, or filmmakers — must have experienced before we finally decided to smile and boarded the laughter ride. It’s been a couple of months now and we’ve been riding high and rolling with laughter. So, as we sharpen our wit to play pranks on All Fool’s Day, we thought it would be a good idea to flip the channels and be a part of the nation’s happy times. The drunkard mimicry of Keshto Mukherjee, Amol Palekar’s Golmaal, the antics of Johnny Lever, rib-tickling Flop Show, all time favourite Santa Banta jokes, the sister brigade of Hum Paanch, Cyrus Brocha’s Bakra, the subtle jokes on Movers and Shakers and more was enough to confirm the fact that we, as a country, loved to smile (despite all the rona-dhona that kept creeping in). The fact that a majority of our population consisted of funny men did come as a surprise to us when we first watched Star One’s The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. A dose of laughter scanned and selected from various states of the country, interspersed with Sidhu’s infectious laughter, Shekhar Suman’s one-liners and Perizaad’s charming presence, the show had it all. No wonder it sent TRPs rocking, us giggling, and laughter heroes being born! Faces and names like Raju Shrivastav, Sunil Pal, Ahsaan Qureshi, and Rauf Lala, began to visit our living rooms everyday — via 24 hour news channels, their own shows, as guests on other shows or as guest appearances in flicks too! What’s more, our region’s funny men like Gurpreet Ghuggi, Bhagwant Mann and Khayali too got their share of much deserved fame. The echo of the laughter naturally led to shows like Sony’s Comedy Circus, A reality show that saw characters of telly’s reel families joking, laughing and mocking. Another recent offering from the same channel is Champion Chaalbaaz No.1. Prankster hosts Cyrus Brocha and Saajid Khan are doing quite a good job out there. Comedy ka Tadka on Sab is another recent addition to the funny series. The rollicking office bureaucracy that Mussadilal finds himself caught in each week at Office Office too is worth mentioning here. Talk comedy serials and a special credit has got to go to the bunch of crazy creative individuals at Star One. After Laughter Challenge, they roped in Sidhu again this time with the not-so-funny Mandira Bedi in Funjabi ChakDe. Say ‘middle class’ laughter and you can’t help but smile and fall in laugh with the lovable saas-bahu of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. And even though the show’s repeat is on air these days, it’s just as fresh as ever. So, is the tale of bade log’s Khichdi.Can Praful aka gadha or Jayshree behan or Hansa’s khana kha ke jaana ever go stale? While all this has been happening on the small screen, the trend has caught on in the tinsel town too. Tickling our funny bone and also boosting the career of many fading stars are multi-starrer comedy flicks. It follows a simple path — get inspired from a Hollywood flick, scan through the list of flop actors, put them all together with a minuscule role each and yippee, create a hit! Heyy Babyy, Dhol, Golmaal, Bhagam Bhaag and more have been sending the cash registers ringing and us giggling. Well, when the entire nation has come together and taken up the challenge to make laughing a part of our daily staple, all we need to do is play
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You’ve heard of drugstore complexioned peroxide blondes, but soon you’ll have bleach boys with cosmetic companies coming out with fade & bleach creams, says Saurabh Malik FOR everything fragile and feminine, you have a rugged and a masculine counterpart. And it’s not just an assortment of fairness creams and shampoos for him and her that are giving a new look to the showroom display windows in the arcades. Even stuff like lip guards and bleach-creams for “men of taste” and “women of the world” have covered the counters for removing the tan of discrimination once and for all. Gorgeous, isn’t it? Oh yes, in all fairness to “the not-so-fair sex”, multinational giants and our own cosmetic companies have changed the complexion of the Indian market by coming up with even peroxides for giving men that “oh-so-delicate” skin tone. Finally guys, there is no battle of sexes; and men are venturing in areas where no lad has ever gone before. “It all started with fairness creams for men. Initially, just one or two manufacturers were promising to change the colour of your life by giving you that light look no gal could resist,” says city-based corporate honcho Samuel. “They were followed by so many other companies. And, when the going got tough in the soft market, they switched over to shampoos and body washes exclusively for men. Now they have their hands full with 15-minute wonder bleach creams. You can actually go to the drugstore and pick up the complexion of your choice”. Just in case you are wondering why all this emphasis on products for men, the reason is not really hard to analyse. As men are increasing pushing open the salon doors for manicures, pedicures and even facials, cosmetic companies are targeting until now untapped market for men. In fact, fairness and age defying products, costing anywhere between Rs 1,899 and Rs 9,999, are popular among men. A company has signed up Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan to endorse its fairness cream. And out of 18 new products, nearly eight are exclusively for men. You may find it incredible, but corporate top bosses in the city say the overall fairness cream market in India is about Rs 275 crore. Among the buyers are not just femmes, but also the guys looking for fairness cream for them, and even girls. Market estimates say men’s personal care segment is worth Rs 790 crore. And, you can feel the presence of giants like Gillette, Godrej and CavinKare. Otherwise, the skincare market in India has been growing at an annual rate of 16 per cent and is currently valued at Rs 2,100 crore. By the way, the stuff’s demand in the city is fairly high. Ask Suhail of Fascinations-17 and he will tell you all about it. “You may considers it a slur on your macho image, but everyday you have a clean dozen asking for miracle bleaches and other stuff that will give them a complete changeover,” he asserts. Well, he makes you wonder when guys will ask for lipsticks and will love to be called “hi, beautiful”, instead of “hi, handsome”.
Spoilt for choice YOU can now pick up more than shaving creams, foaming gels and after-shave lotions. Along with bleach creams for men, you have lip balms, sun screens, moisturizing lotions and creams, anti-ageing formulae, under-eye serums, deep cleansing foams, toning and hydrating lotions, anti-shine refreshers and even anti-wrinkle creams. What else can you ask for?
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Weaving Magic
“I have always been singing Sufi songs during my stage performances, but this is the first time I am coming out with an album, purely on Sufi songs,” says Harshdeep, her voice reflecting the excitement even over the telephone. After all, a trained classical singer and that too a disciple of Tej Pal Singh of Singh Brothers, it is understandable that her taste for music runs more towards the classical variety. “But no, I love music of any genre, provided it is good music,” she defies us. Well, what kind of music is ‘good music’, we ask. “Songs, which have a good composition and meaningful lyrics,” she says. So is she happy with the music scene of today? “There is a lot of experimentation and the focus is shifting from melody to rhythm and music. We are losing the intricacies of melody, which is indeed sad,” comes her reply. Harshdeep’s musical sensitivity comes from her father Savinder Singh, who owns a factory of musical instruments in New Delhi. In fact, it was her father who spotted her talent one day when she was humming a song. That led to rigorous training in Indian classical and finally the win at MTV’s Video GaGa-2001, making her the youngest singing sensation at 15. What followed next were a solo album Romantica and a score of Punjabi album besides songs for flicks like Karam, Fight Club, Jalwa, Ghaav, 1971, Red and of course the famous Ik Onkar of Rang de Basanti. Well, that’s all past. Which are the songs she is looking at as possible hits of this year? She replies, “They all have nice compositions and good lyrics. For Karz and Kajrare, I am singing duets with Reshammiya but going solo for Idiot Box and Money Hai Ton Honey Hai.” We sure hope Reshammiya’s music and Harshdeep’s voice will work wonders!
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Matka Chowk
WHENEVER I am back in my old city, Kolkata, I realise what a world citizen many of us have become and how easily we slide back and forth into our many abodes. Where Chandigarh offers me serenity, peace and breathing space, Kolkata offers electrifying life force, sometimes obfuscated by the raging chaos and the sheer number of bodies.
Here, we accept air-conditioning as part of a vehicle. An AC taxi is nothing to gape about. In Kolkata, it is still something to talk about. I was in a brand new taxi the other day – the proud taxiwala went on and on about his new ‘AC’ taxi and how well he drove it. He even proved his point by letting other taxis overtake him rashly. I enjoyed listening to him, for he is now one of the rulers of the city. I enjoyed talking to a rickshawala just as much who explained to me in great details why the huge shopping malls that are coming up everywhere in the city are not good for it. In his opinion, these cause traffic jams (as if there was none earlier!) and huddle people in cramped spaces. However, untenable his ideas might have been, he was vociferous and spoke with zeal and conviction. I would not be able to hold a conversation of that timbre with any rickshawala in Chandigarh. Kolkata now has fancy westernised bookstores – as in the USA. But, bookstores have been as inherent to this city as roses to our Rose Garden. On my day out, I ran into the footpath bookstores and was amazed by the variety and magnitude of the collection they sport. I could find a translation of the Upanishad, a book on Martin Luther King and Shobha De, all on the same floor. Even more impressive was the fact that these bookwalas knew who Mira Nair is and that Life of Pi won the Booker. I buy footpath books even in Sector 17, but I have always thought of that as a bargain purchase. I have never had an engaging conversation with vendors. Of course, the traffic is insane enough to vapourise your brain cells, however, no one complains. I guess, they don’t know how good we have it here. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to bring some of our really obnoxious drivers here and let them loose into rush hour traffic. They will either learn to co-exits or perish. And they will gain newfound respect for a green light, a traffic cop, time management and just good old patience. Shuttling between cities may qualify as a catalyst for human evolution. Who knows! (This column appears weekly)
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Fashionable floating
ITCHY summer bring with it discomfort for the feet. Kitten heels, ballerinas, and faux fur boots, are pushed back into the wardrobe. All one’s feet need at this time is to breathe. And for this, what could be better than a pair of comfortable, lightweight, yet stylish floaters? From Euro-sport look-alike to sporty comfort to tomboyish style, here’s the range of floaters city shelves are stocked with.
Ruling the shelves at all Reebok stores is the basic Waikato strap pair. A recent addition is the pair in beige/ brown with pink trimmings (Rs 2,790). Called Rockport, it’s crafted out of new buck leather and offers air pad comfort. Or how about a pair for Rs 2,990 that boosts of a Hexalite technology cushion (Rs 3,490)? It’s front is stylishly covered with nylon mesh and the Dmax foam offers it air cushion comfort. If leather pleases you, take your pick from pairs in soft or new buck leather at Woodland-17. These come with slightly broader straps covering the feet almost fully. For guys, the hues offered are brown, tan, olive, camel and khaki, (Rs 1,695 and Rs 5,000). A high-end addition for the girls is a pair in beige and orange (Rs 3,395). Remember sporting the basic Nike floaters in blue, pink and brown (Rs 995)? The good ol’ pair has given way to a fresh single strap design in gray for Rs 1,250. Another ideal light hiking outdoor gear is the beige Varong (Rs 3,200). A must pick for those who are into water adventure is Nike’s softest pair with 0.44 sticky rubber. Priced at Rs 4,400, this black gear claims to have a stronger grip, thus preventing skidding while in water. It comes with synthetic convertible straps, allowing you to wear them as slip ons! Canyonci is another pair perfect for jogging (Rs 3,700). Resembling the Egyptian footwear, it has thin strings as its design. Want to slip into a vibrant magenta gear? Well, gals, pick up this pair from Adidas for Rs 2,699. This extremely lightweight pair has a stylish synthetic side strap. For more comfort, go in for a gray piece boosting of Adiprin technology for Rs 2,899. This one comes with a piece of satin cushion at the back to provide extra softness. For guys, the fresh summer addition is a
pair with shoe protection plates for Rs 3,899. At Bata-17 the choice remains basic. For gals, a pair of water resistant, stretchable and flexible floaters comes a combination of gray with blue and pink (Rs 699). For guys the Hush Puppies range offers pairs in blacks and browns. Priced at Rs 1,699, these come with broad leather front and back straps or open and closed front. Mochi-17 has floaters in suede from Lee Cooper for Rs 985. The store’s own product comes with a leather strap and buckles (Rs 750). Chief-17 has floaters with brown wood alike soles. Looking for more affordable options, then head to the rehri market, the place has duplicates of all these for Rs 100!
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Well Connected
HAVE you noticed how recently everybody that you know has an opinion and wants to say it out, rather write it down? Whether it’s put across in distorted or corrupt language is not the concern, but the writer in each individual is eager to express himself. And all this is courtesy blogging. And while almost every aspect of the virtual world is under a critical scanner, blogging has so far managed to be in the good books of all — be it elders, newsmakers, cyber junkies or cyber intellects. It supposedly boosts people’s social life, makes them feel less isolated, more connected to a community and more satisfied with their friendships, suggests some recent studies. We spoke to our city bloggers to find out how virtual blogs was making their real lives better and happier.
It was for personal reasons that Preetarjun began blogging. He reasons, “I would just pen down my thoughts and go back to it after a month to see what had happened.” And then, it also helped him express anger or talk about things that he could not do with anybody in particular. He recalls a post that helped him make a career choice when he was caught between his personal preference and family pressure. But, this was all two years back, now his blog — preetarjun.wordpress.com, is about the society and the youth. In a recent post he talks about the boom in the country and encourages the youth not to leave the country. Ask him the difference between meeting people on blogs and Orkut and pat comes the reply, “A blog is not a mere profile of a person, it helps you peep into the psyche of a person. It is spontaneous.” Agrees Megha, “An Orkut profile is mostly a play of impressive words, whereas a blog comes from the heart.” Her blog, wordstobefelt.blogspot.com, is surely direct dil se, for here she pens down poetry in Hindi on human emotions. She posts a poem every month and then eagerly waits for the response. “In the virtual world, there is nobody judging you, so you be your true self,” she says. So then is blogging all about looking for social security in the virtual world, we wonder. Prashant replies in affirmative. He says, “It gives you the freedom of expression, you can speak your heart out and also keep your identity a secret if you wish to.” And that explains why he calls his blog lovestruckromeo@sulekha.com. “The name doesn’t reveal my identity,” he says. A platform where he posts his short stories and poetry is also taking him closer to his dream of making it as a writer. “It helps me know what do people think of my writing,” he says. And who are these people, we ask. “They can be anybody of any age group or gender, unlike social networking where friendships and interests are limited by these criterion. Plus, blogging is not just one-to-one conversation,” he says. He sums up his blogging experience as, ‘chatting with oneself or dealing with one’s own thoughts’. Well said, Prashant. Another blogger Shilpa says, “I feel one with other bloggers who write on similar themes. They and the readers form my social circle.” And what about the real friend circle? “In my case they have all roped into one, I interact with them outside the world wide web too,” she says. Well, so all we can say is, in the world of blogging it’s not your writing skills that count but your honesty to they self that does! Want more than this? WELL, if web blogs are getting too crowded and not giving you enough space then you can move to mobile blogging. Nokia and Reliance are now offering the service of a mobile blog. How does it work? It gives you a website where all your messages get updated. All you and your friends need to do is sign up through your mobile and access it.
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Tailor-made perfection
ONE of my fondest city memories is that of my visits to Sector 17 with dad. He would carry a safari suit fabric in a polybag and I would walk along happily licking into a vanilla softy. Finally, we’d halt at our destination — Nizam Tailors. As we climbed up those dimly lit stairs, master ji welcomed us heartingly. Then followed a discussion on single/double cuffs, two-button/three button blazers, yokes, pinstripes, superior fall and a smooth shoulder line. And as my dad answered these queries, master ji took his measurements. A few days later, we’d hit the place again for a fancy trial session. As daddy dear proudly slipped into his tailored couture, master ji noted down those lil’ flaws. Finally, our mission would accomplish with another trip when we’ll collect the prized suit!
Years later, dad’s mission got somewhat mechanical. We’d stroll along the same sector, enter into any of the select stores and walk out with the final products. It meant quicker shopping but sans the personal touch of the master ji. However, surprisingly, of late, I noticed men frequenting these famous tailors once again and wondered why. To find out more I decided to pay a visit to few of the city’s master jis. Beams 49-year-old Rajender Mohan Wahi of Harman and Co-17, “Men have moved on from dull grays and blacks, pin-stripes, and plaid self-colour shirts to happier colours and prints. But, when it comes to dressing for the occasion, nothing matches the good old suit, or say, a sherwani. Also, it has to have that perfect fit, comfort and distinction.” And who can offer all this better than a trained tailor? But then hadn’t the trend of getting tailor-made suits subsided for a while? Says Gurjeet Purba of Purba Tailors-7, “ With a plethora of brands in town, people did start buying ready-made suits, shirts and even trousers. But, they ended up buying off-the-rack styles that appealed to the masses. In contrast, best-fitted tailor-made suits volume out your uniqueness. You have the upper hand and can choose fabrics and styles of your preferences.” And what about brand consciousness? “At the end of it, it’s about the right fit. Even brand-conscious men get their stuff altered from us,” laughs Purba. Kaysons Drapers-17 offers the men the compelling something that raises their style to another level. Smiles the store’s cutter-master B.R. Arya, “We offer fine material (imported from Italy, Australia and Scotland), harringbone, dotted and checkered tweed, two trial sessions and of course, an amazing fit.” Chips in Salim Akbar of Nizam tailors, “We get around 200 clients daily.” So, what are these 24-year-old seamsters rustling up presently? “Suits of the like worn by Bush and Musharaff, high-profile double cuffs, semi cutaway collars, well-cut suits in shades like navies, ivory and rich burgundies, hopsack two-button blazers with clean lines and nipped-in waists.” Now, with so much on offer, one can safely conclude that men’s fashion has indeed come a full circle. |
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Quirky Fashion
With fashion stores setting foot in the town’s every nook and cranny, the city’s fast emerging as a paradigm of style. So much so, that even for the fashion illiterate, there’s no escaping the latest cuts and silhouettes that dominate these hubs. Amidst such a scenario, how does an upcoming designer catch the eyeballs of clients? “Scare them!” laughs designer Sandy Sandon, who’s all set to launch his store Crator (Studio Sandon) in a week’s time. And is the store worth being our city fashionistas’ must-address? We check out:
Climb up the stairway next to Café Coffee Day-11 into an eerie cave. Sandy, the young designer behind this concept store, is there to greet you. An area that’s generally known for flounce, frill and dresses, Sandy’s created a scary feel with all things rugged. Inside the cave, there are volcanoes spitting out lava, unshapely walls that again look like as if they are made of frozen lava. There are fissures in the walls, with plaster of paris skulls, human legs and animal remains hanging loosely on them. A few steps further, you find the actual store with a hap-hazard display of apparel and accessories. “The whole feel of the store is rugged and so everything here looks scattered, shabby and a bit scary. That explains these low-slung, faded jeans hanging languidly on out antique wooden doors and this tattoo of a man trying to break free from a cave’s captivity,” smiles Sandy, pointing at near-human plaster of paris legs popping out from under his table. Chips in Vikas Dogra, the graphic designer who’s done this store, “In sync with our scary theme, the store would be dark, except ambient lighting on the apparel displayed. Even the music played in the background will evoke horror. And for all those already wondering how’d one get to see the clothes, there’s this pipe-shaped trial room, with broken glass particles shining over its granite tiles. Even the clothes Sandy does spell danger—burnt jeans, halters with scary faces and skirts with skulls, besides ‘dead animals’ being his favourite print. But surprisingly, he’s hung alloy wheels with his glow signboard. Why not bring the fear element here too? Elaborates Sandy, “ Danger remains my USP and I want my clients to taste it when they step inside!” |
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Write to Renee
n I am 28, in a relationship with a boy for the past for 5 years. He feels that it’s time we got married but I am hesitant. I feel after marrige, my freedom will be over. I am a little apprehensive as my parents were separated when I was a kid. My boyfriend comes from a very happy family. He feels that it would be nice for all of us to live together. But I feel that a nuclear family is a better bet. We are very fond of each other and living without him is not a very good feeling. Should I marry him? If I do will I be happy?
Parul Sharma,
Panchkula I will definitely recommend that you marry your boyfriend. If you are both happy together and have lasted for 5 years, you definitely have the chances of having a good marriage. I understand your parents’ bad relationship has left an effect on your psyche but you cannot allow this to color your life forever. You are lucky your boyfriend comes from a steady home, at least he shall give you the comfort and a certain level of emotional security which a normal family provides. So do not think too much about it. This is your chance to finding happiness. Just go ahead and grab it. n
I am a 17 and my problem is that my mother is a real terror. She used it beat me up and treat me very badly. Now she would go and report each and every fault of mine to my father. I have started to believe that my mother is my worst enemy. I do have a certain amount of love and affection for her but at the same time I hate her too. I am jealous of my friends who seem to have very loving and understanding mothers. Whenever I go to my best friends home her mother makes special things for me to eat. I wish my mother would be like that. Aruna Kukreja, Ambala city Never ever believe that a mother can ever be your enemy. You’re perhaps just suffering from an emotional vaccum. You’re looking for a lot of pampering from your mom, which you have not received. Just simply change your way of thinking. Try to treat your mom with love and respect. May be she is looking for some reassurance from you. Sometimes, we just don’t understand the other person and become resentful. So try and be patient with your mom. Have a heart to heart talk with her and tell her how you feel about the way she behaves with you. I’m sure she will start seeing your side of the picture. Remember love wins over everything. n
My girlfriend and I are in our early twenties. We both have just started working in the same bank. We have decided to get married. The problem is that we come from different communities and religions. She is from the South and I am a Punjabi Brahmin. Since my girlfriend is a total non-vegetarian and ours is a completely vegetarian household it is creating problems. My mother says she will have to cook her food separately or rather live separately. I am very upset. If we live in a different place, my parents will be hurt. If I ask my girlfriend not to cook non-veg at home, she gets upset. What should I do? Sushil Bhargava,
Ambala Not a very difficult situation to deal with. In our country we are constantly confronted with this problem of inter-caste marriage and the problems that follows. First, you should understand that your mother is sensitive about her religion. That needs to be respected, but your girlfriend obviously does not think that way. Try to make her realise that we just need to show a little bit of respect for their values and we will get a lot of love and blessings in return. I don’t think that if for a while you don’t cook non-veg food at home, it is such a big deal. Eat out someplace exciting and make up for this small issue in other ways. I’m sure your girl friends will understand. We must realise that small compromises sometimes lead to a lot of happiness. |
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Pop superstar Madonna has said she will not sing her most popular hits unless she is paid $30 million. The 49-year-old said she would not sing her classics like Holiday and Like A Virgin unless she was paid handsomely. She said: “I just can’t sing my hit songs, unless somebody paid me $30 million or something.” Madonna is presently doing promotional work for her latest album Hard Candy, which is to be released April 29. —IANS
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First Day First Show
The story begins with three men (sharing the same name) going to a hotel simultaneously. The first Laxmi Narayan (Tusshar Kapoor) is a wannabe don who wants to prove his killer instinct by bumping off a dreaded gangster called Papa (Mukesh Tiwari) at hotel Blue Diamond.The second Laxmi Narayan (Sunil Shetty ) is a gutless fellow who comes to the same hotel to buy a vintage car for his boss from a showroom where a sexy sales executive Laila (Sameera Reddy) works. The third Laxmi Narayan (Paresh Rawal) is an undergarment seller who comes to hotel to take samples of lingerie from designer Jiya (Esha Deol). Due to the confusion of identities, the Laxmi Narayan who comes to kill the don ends up at the doorstep of the lingerie designer, Jiya. The third Laxmi Narayan ends up at the car showroom and expects Laila to show her undergarments to him. The second Laxmi Narayan lands up in don Papa’s den, to be beaten black and blue by his henchmen.Then there are two youths (Upen Patel and Tanishaa), who inexplicably keep flitting in and out of the camera frames. There’s also a tough police officer Mayavati Chautala (Neetu Chandra), out to nab the lawbreakers. There are no funny enough one-liners. The characters border on caricature. Agreed that One Two Three is a no-brainer, but even the slapstick buffoonery ought to be hilarious.The only saving grace of the film is Tusshar Kapoor, who manages to rise above the mediocre script and stand on his own. Paresh Rawal is very good. Sunil Shetty has just a few facial expressions. Esha Deol is okay. Sameera Reddy adds the oomph quotient. Neetu Chandra hams with no holds barred. Tanishaa and Upen Patel have insubstantial roles. Sanjay Mishra, as the don Papa’s henchman, does a nice mimicry of yesteryear actor Jeevan. One Two Three doesn’t seem to be a film directed by the same man who gave us the hilarious Office Office on telly. Showing at: Piccadily, Fun Republic, Suraj (Pkl) American Gangster
Richie Roberts (Crowe) is an outcast cop close enough to the streets to feel a shift of control in the drug underworld. Roberts believes someone is climbing the rungs above the known Mafia families and starts to suspect that a black power player has come from nowhere to dominate the scene. Both Lucas and Roberts share a rigorous ethical code that sets them apart from their own colleagues, which makes them lone figures on opposite sides of the law. The destinies of these two men will become intertwined as they approach a confrontation in which only one can come out on top. Denzel dazzles in one of his best performances to date. An engrossing story, told smoothly and well. Crowe’s contribution is enormous. Finely made, a richly satisfying film. Showing at: Fun Republic — TNS
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Health Tip
Walking is the simplest but best form of aerobic activity, placing minimal stress on the joints. It’s easy, enjoyable, requires no infrastructure and helps maintain weight. Most people push themselves and hence get tired easily, putting undue pressure on joints and muscles leading to heel pain, shin pain and muscle soreness.
Technique: Walk with your chin up, shoulders relaxed and held slightly back in a way that the heel of the foot touches the ground first. Roll your weight forward. Walk with toes pointed forward. Bend arms at 90º and swing them back and forth opposing the leg motion. Fat reduction starts only when walking is done at 60-80% of the maximum heart rate. A brisk walk will burn 300-500 calories an hour. Combine it with a sensible diet to lose weight. — Dr Ravinder Chadha
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Her career graph is on a 90 degree ascend. Her Halla Bol song Is pal ki soch is a hit and the lady already has four releases to look forward to — Karz, Kajrare, Idiot Box and Money Hai To Honey Hai. But guess what makes her the happiest singer of the moment? Her latest album that is based on Sufi music. The album does not yet have a title and Harshdeep isn’t very sure when will it be out in the market, but at present, she is just enjoying the bliss of singing Sufiana kalaam.
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