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Friday-to-Friday Art
Digital billboards have swept away the old posters and mouse clicks have replaced brush strokes. We speak to the men behind it and trace the journey from the handmade charm of Indian cinema to the slick Bollywood of today
A TWENTY-FEET handsome Rajesh Khanna with an equally grandeur charming Mumtaz graced the skyline in hope for a blockbuster. Few men climbed on ladders looked like dwarfs as they struggled to find a right place for these stars. A handful looked on with pride as they had succeeded in painting the town in shades of Bollywood. And millions of fans took a close look at them to decide whether to visit or not to visit the cinema. Yes, such was the role of the huge hoardings, the big bold banners, and the over-powering posters. But, this was way back then, when digital pictures, fancy softwares, hi-fi printing equipments and more had not revolutionised our filmy lives. So, has technology proved a boon or bane for Bollywood? We find out from the hand artists of yesteryears and the digital designers of today.
Prithvi Soni was paid a rupee a sketch for his debut work for Sangam. A picture of Raj Kapoor and Vijyantimala, the film’s synopsis and his tools formed his kit. “The posters were put up in Delhi’s Moti theatre,” he recalls with pride. Soon, he could draw sketches within as less as 15 minutes and his brush determined the fate of flicks like Ram Aur Shyam, Aankhen, Nanha Farishta, Jewel Thief, Anokhi Raat and more. Interestingly such was the liking for his work that when he painted the banners for Dharti Kahe Pukar, the streets were abuzz with the jingle Prithvi Kahe Pukar! He talks about painting it right, “In oil painting, what’s most important is the background.” In 1969, he moved to Mumbai and joined the fast lane, as he says. The payments were just about sober here.
The photographers too play an important role in the big business of film advertising. Photographer Mrunal Kalsekar remembers working sans payment for a good number of years till he managed to establish himself in Mumbai. “The craft was more important than the money,” he says. Post-shooting for magazines and advertising assignments, he clicked the pictures for his first hoarding for telly’s soap Sea Hawks. Well, and as they say, the rest is history. Soon his shutterbugs captured UTV’S Shanti and Cats too. Next, he was doing his first flick hoarding for Anubhav Sinha’s Tum Bin, followed by Dus, Cash, Manorma Six Feet Under. Keeping him busy now is Shyam Benegal’s Mahadev Ka Sajjanpur. And he reveals a secret, “Not many know but we click the pictures against a white chroma, the background is added later.” Our Mohali-based Chiranjeev Pal Singh who has been lending glamour to Punjabi flicks agrees that film publicity is an industry on its own. A software engineer by education and a graphic designer by hobby, Chiranjeev’s tryst with the flicks began seven years ago. “It works out cheaper for producers to get publicity material prepared from here and then they don’t have to worry about mistakes in the language or grammar. A Mumbai artist can go wrong with Punjabi matras, but not us,” he tells. So here’s how it works.
But then money started flowing in only recently, tells Sudesh Bhosle. “We used to be paid per square inch and many a times payments would not be made even after the release,” he says.
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Literary Gem
Credited with 23 literary creations of merit, many award winning works, with a prolific writing prowess in Hindi, Punjabi and English, the septuagenarian luminary Dr Indu Bali is the celebrated doyenne of
fiction writing in the region. A former principal of the premier institute of GCG Chandigarh and founder principal of GC Mohali, she has been the board member of prestigious state organizations. The vitality and dignity of her works, richer in content with wide ranging themes of socio cultural relevance had won her literary distinction. The awards galore like Punjab Government’s Shilromani Hindi Sahityakar (1983), State Literary Award (1967), State Best Book Award (1998) and (2007) Haryana’s All India Short Story Award (1970), Adeeb International honour and HRD Ministry Government of India National award (1993) and many more are a testimony of her literary prominence. Her foundation of a brilliant literary career was laid as she had the privilege of earning
her Masters and doctorate in Hindi literature under the blessed guidance of Dr Hazari Prasad Dwivedi. As goes the adage that ‘ writers are born and not made’ but I discovered a visionary writer in myself much after marriage way back in 1964, she disclosed attributing her success to her late husband, BD Bali, a chief engineer. Her maiden articles depicting the sad plight of woman forced to fall a pitiable prey to the rigid social order and grudgingly given an unfair deal in the male dominated society met with a remarkable approbation in magazines. Armed with a vision, fortitude and flair for expression Dr Indu Bali had taken up the cause of the oppressed, the downtrodden in general and the womanhood in particular in her writings, opine eminent litterateurs, Dr Virender Menhdiratta and Dr Khushpal Singh while commending her latest literary treatises, “Nahin maa nahin” and “Shiv Netar”. She had not only portrayed their subjugation and social disparity but also empowered her women characters to stand up and fight the tyranny of a demanding husband, nagging mother in law and the contemptuous boss with all the might. The thematic content of all her three novels, fifteen short story collections and seven prose books is a genuine endeavor in creating an awakening and creating an utopian social
order. lifestyletribune@gmail. com
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Love brawls
The couples going public irk lonesome singles too!
Animosity is blooming amidst lovely flowers in the gardens of affection. Any day, drive down to the Leisure Valley-10, Physical Fitness Trials-10 or even the Bougainvillea Garden-3. And, you find verbal duel between the pairs and the all-time gaping loners. More often than not, the verbal spats threaten to turn into boisterous brawls as both the couples and the intruders refuse to relent. The story is almost the same every time you visit the gardens. Amidst soft rustle of clothes and deep infrequent sighs, his eager hands encounter no defense, as the couples turn private in public; and the “outsiders” strain their eyes to enjoy the free live show. Uneasiness descends, as the thorny stares of lonesome guys prick the lovers indulging in rosy affairs, right there under the camouflaging shades of bamboo shafts all along the rivulet flowing through the green belts. Hating the infringement of their amorous rights, some lovers simply walk away in search of shadier grounds, others protest. What follows is a fight that’s become a daily feature. Both have their justifications. “Whatever we do in the gardens is strictly our personal affairs. Why should anyone disturb us by ogling?” Questions a youngster fresh out of a brawl with a “hooligan”. “Let him bring a girl, if he has one. Otherwise, he should refrain himself from interfering in our activities, he has no business”. Agitated, his girl fumes: Okay, his intentions may not be bad, but we do feel uncomfortable in the process! The stare kind of says if you can have love sessions with him, I am also readily available. Can’t explain, it’s so gross!” Abandoned by his gal five months back, Amit, on the other hand, says: It doesn’t make sense. They do not feel ashamed while acting personal in open. But expect us to close our eyes to the existing and gaping reality. How can this be? Heaving a deep sigh, he adds: It’s a free for all. If they have the right to openly indulge in passionate actions, I have the authority to stare? You see, they are not sitting in a private lounge, but a public place. They cannot escape the gaze”. Whatever may be the reason or the circumstances, the cops are just not there to intervene. “The gardens are virtually police-disturbance-free zones, where the lovers are allowed to have their way,” says a regular frequenter Neeraj Joshi of Sector 40. “Taking advantage of their absence, the pairs tend to take law in their hands”. Well, Joshi has a word of caution for both the warring sides. “Solve your differences without the law stepping in. Once the cops come rushing to the gardens, it’s going to be tough for all. Guys, then it’s going to be love in police gaze”. saurabh@tribunemail. com
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What’s in a number?
Actually, quite a lot or that’s what city residents who spend lakhs of rupees to get VIP numbers, feel
It is a number game. Talk of numbers and the first numbers which come to your mind are either mobile or car numbers. When it comes to showing off their cars, nobody can beat the Chandigarhians. City youngsters driving cars with fancy numbers, speaks volumes of the status of the city beautiful. To show off their high status, they mostly buy luxury cars. To show off further, they vie for some fancy numbers and don’t hesitate to spend money. The most contended numbers are 0001, 0007, 0009, 0786, 0143 and many more. These numbers are no ordinary numbers. Most of them have symbolic relevance of their own. 007 related with James bond, 0786 related to luck and 143 calling for love.
Just drive down the city roads and you find cars with VIP numbers roving the city. Frequently changing their lifestyle, city youngsters are living standard freaks. The craze to purchase power cars and move with fancy registration numbers is more prevalent among young people. They want car numbers, which flaunt their VIP status in society. The important thing is that if you have a VIP number, you are bound to be favourite among your pals. In Chandigarh, a car registration number CH-04-C- 0001 was sold for a whopping amount of Rs 3,60,000. But everybody is not lucky like him. Let’s read what other people are talking about these numbers. Puneet, fondly known in his friends’ circle as Penny, the city-based businessman is a proud owner of SUV Mitsubishi Pajero with VVIP number HP-46-A 0003 in silver-cream colour. This 26-year-old young lad is very found of fancy numbers. Asked why he was willing to get this fancy number on a car registration number, he sums that his father’s first vehicle number was 3 so; he is more concerned in getting no 3 for his car. He adds: “My parents gifted this SUV Pajero on my birthday with this number 03. It’s all about the image and status my friend”. “When you move in the society, the VVIP number signals speak for itself. I just wanted this number because it shows high status in society”, Penny recalls. Rajat Mohan lovingly known as Manu, a leading socialite of city beautiful also loves to drive his car with one digit number. He has Chevrolet Captiva with number 0009. “As I drive down the city roads, I for sure draw the attention of onlookers mainly the young plunger lot, who get less than a fleeting look of my beautiful contour”, says Rajat Mohan. He sums up, “I desire to buy number 01 for my next car. For getting this number money does not matter for me”. His passion for cars with special number will never wane. City-based businessman Amitinder says, “I got this fancy number for my Hyundai Accent PB-05-L-0001 from Ferozepore (PB)”. While talking to him why he acquired this number from Punjab, he recalls, “I had tried a lot of times for getting this number from Chandigarh but luck did not favour me, so I tried this number from Ferozepore. He claims, “I think these numbers draw too much attention, and could be a problem” and is quick to add, “You know this number is easily traceable.” Amitinder is waiting for new series to start and want to gift Honda Civic with number 7 to his mother on her birthday. lifestyletribune@gmail. com
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Spirit of sporting
Sportswear may have been designed for grounds & gyms, but their comfy & style quotient makes them fit as casual wear too, say city youngsters
THEY are cool, stylish, hip and comfortable, all at the same time. You fancy that they were the uniform in your office. We see the likes of Wayne Rooney, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova or our very own Yuvraj Singh sport them. Wondering what are we talking about? Yes, we are talking about the sportswear and the sports accessories. While not everyone gets a chance to play on an international turf but there’s no stopping from sporting those clothes. Since long the sneakers and the workout clothes have moved out of the gyms and the grounds. They are practically worn at all the times and at all the places. And, why not? As VirKaran Singh, a college student, puts it, “Sportswear is actually the most comfortable. I wear them not just to the gym or playground but to tuitions as well.” So, they are addictive. More so, if one needs to be active or run about all day. Sneakers could be a strong case in point. But comfort is not the only pull-power of sportsgear. Neha Vig, advertising professional, says, “Apart from being comfortable and perfect for summers, they are chic and stylish.”
Not a surprise, since the sports companies actually go out of their way to make them funky, colourful and stylish. Reebok’s latest collection called Avon for girls is a combination of whites and vibrant pinks and grays. The same goes for the latest Euro Cup inspired collection at Adidas. A collection of tees for boys, it is available in various colours and quiet high on the designer quotient. No wonder, they are worn all the times. As Ravinder Singh, at Adidas says, “Majority of the times these clothes are purchased for all time wear and on the basis of looks, not because people actually have to play in these.” And it is not just the clothes that do the magic but the accessories as well. “The Baller ID bands worn originally by footballers for recognition purposes are a rage among youngsters these days. And they are worn mainly for fashion”, says Rakesh Kumar at the Nike store. He further adds, “The same goes for Finger Sleeves. They are basically meant for better grip on the ball but boys and girls wear them with casual wear and because it is fashionable to be doing so.” Whatever the reasons, the sportswear certainly has a fan following and that too a loyal one. This is one addiction that no one’s complaining about. So go ahead and be a sport. Sport it, in style AT Reebok: Choose from the following collections — Rhythm (for dancing), Classic (for casual wear) and Rbk and Victor (for sports). Reebok’s play-dry technology are as much a hit with the masses as the sports freak At Adidas: Take your pick from running shoes, adventure shoes and tennis shoes. And, not to forget their leather belts and ballerinas! At Nike:
Buy yourself a sports wear under their dry-fit collection. Plus, there are the all time favourite sports kit, bags, water bottles, hand bands, finger sleeves, caps, baller-id bands and head bands available at all leading stores. manpriya@tribunemail. com |
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Face the music
What’s being bajaaoed at the discotheques — trance, hip-hop, Punjabi or filmy? We find out
So, it’s not unusual to find people swaying to the dhamakeydaar track from ‘Jab we met’, mauja hi mauja. Adds Surya, who has remixed pal pal dil key paas, “It’s the most popular dancing track, which is hot at the dance floors. Numbers like soni dey nakhrey, mundiyaa to bach key by Laabh Janjua are the other favourites”. And then we have Dj KK resident Dj with Antedote who plays tracks, which have everything in them – hip-hop, fusion, Punjabi touch. “Punjabi UK tracks are really popular with the people. For instance, Dhoor and Romeo Juliet by UK’s Blitz is a very danceable number. And then of course, tainu kaala chashma has been popular at discs for the last 5-6 years.” And what about treating partygoers to experimental music? Laughs Surya, “Ya, people are opening up to new kinda music as well. But to dance on, they still want us to play those commercial numbers like Hips don’t lie or pehli nazar from Race. Nevertheless, he adds, I play my kind of music too. I treat them to trance and hi voltage music 15-20 minutes before the final shutdown.” And well, Dj KK chooses to believe that house electro tracks like Street girls and Apoclypse are also popular at dance floors. “People really like psychedelic music, especially after a drink or two, adds KK with a puckish grin. Music is all about fun and so believes emcee Bawa. “People who party and travel a lot certainly have a good sense of music. They want us to play tracks they would probably listened at some party in Goa. In the end, I guess it’s the Dj who has to create the mood and get people to dance on the track, no matter Hindi or
hip-hop.” jasmine@tribunemail. com
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at lifestyletribune@gmail. com or Life Style, The Tribune, Sector 29-C, Chd n I am a 26 years old girl and have just finished a degree in medicine and currently doing internship. But I am unhappy with what I am doing. I would love to change my line of career but no one in my family will allow it. They feel that after having invested years studying medicine how can I ever dream of changing my profession. I feel listless and unenthusiastic about my work. Is there not anyway that my parents and peers will
agree? Anuradha Bhasin, Ludhiana It’s about time you took charge of your life. Remember it is always the present moment, which is your point of power. Learn to maintain an inner balance. And understand the view point of your family too, they are right in saying that you have spent years of your life in the field of medicine, so you should be encashing your investment. But then, life is not only about what you did in the past and where it took you. You are the most important person in your life and you must value your own needs first. When you evaluate your own needs and start working towards them you will naturally feel rejuvenated. Please do not fret. n
I am a 34 years old woman and a doctor in the USA. Presently I am visiting my parents in India. The problem is that ever since I have come back they are pressurising me for marriage. I have been through one bad marriage and am not willing to commit again. I am happy with my job. Although sometimes I feel it would be nice to have someone to share one’s life with I am very scared. My husband used to beat me up and abuse me a lot. I feel all men are the same and do not want to risk going through the same pain once more. I want to stay away from my parents most of the time, as all they discuss is this one topic.
Lata Dhingra, Chandigarh I understand the plight of most Indian parents is that they want their children to be settled in a secure marriage situation. The idea is that you should be happy and secure. I don’t think loneliness should be a part of anyone’s life. Build confidence in yourself and know that you love yourself and you are a wonderful human being. No need to be scared of stepping into a new relationship and a new life. I do not believe all men are the same. You are not risking anything. If you reach for a new life with a new level of confidence things will surely work your way. Tell your parents you will think about it and give it another chance. n
I am a 27 years old guy engaged to be married to this girl who is 23 years old. Our two families arranged our marriage as we both come from a similar background and caste. She is a nice girl and I have nothing against her but I seem to be getting the jitters now that the date is approaching. I told her about my feelings and she got up set. She does not even want to see me or discuss the issue further. What am I supposed to do? I feel I would like to have her back but at the same time am unsure.
Sumit Raheja, Panchkula Young man I feel that you really need to take hold of yourself and your feelings. You seem to be randomly getting carried away by the flow of ever passing emotions inside of you. Yes marriage is a very serious commitment and should be thought over very carefully before stepping into. You must spend sometime analysing your thoughts. Developing cold feet before a big and bold step like marriage situation is normal. You needn’t allow it to affect you so terribly. The girl will naturally get offended if you show her that you are not interested in her. I suggest that now that you have already decided to take the plunge. Just go ahead with it. The apprehension will slowly fade away once you learn to approach life with more clarity. Try to develop self-love. This will only attract towards you, situations that are good for you and people who love you. Don’t shy away from commitment.
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THEY have been struggling in class five for the past 22 years now. Academic failure has resulted in their choosing fields like black marketing of movie tickets as a profession! And, now these grown-ups five-graders are all set to help you crack questions on Filmy’s Kya Aap Paanchvi Fail Champu Hain? Tells a channel source, “These ‘kids’ bear no resemblance to the children on Kya Aap Panchvi Paas…” Interestingly, they are all Mumbai-based artists who have donned the kiddo look. So, get ready to laugh out loud with Champu and his kiddo brigade! —TNS
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Just rumours
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has shot down pregnancy rumours, insisting there is no truth to them. The 27-year-old socialite’s representative said that reports are “completely false.” Rumours started off when she wore a green satin slip-dress to Crown Bar in Los Angeles. However, Hilton admits that she wouldn’t mind having kids. “I love kids, so one day I’ll have some of my own,”she said.
— ANI
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Nannies too!
It’s not just Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s adopted kids who are multi-racial, but also their nannies. The celebrity couple has adopted Maddox, 6, from Cambodia, Zahara, 2, from Ethiopia and Pax, 4, from Vietnam. They have one biological daughter Shiloh, 2.
The Tomb Raider actress, who will soon be a mother of twins, thinks that an ethnically diverse environment will prove to be quite beneficial for her kids.
“We have ladies that work with us and they’re also from different cultures and backgrounds,” she said. “One lady’s a Vietnamese teacher - wonderful. One is of Congolese descent from Belgium. Another is from the States and is really creative and does art programs.” The actress puts it straight that she and partner Pitt are hands-on and don’t shy away from their parenting duties, but confessed that on the arrival of their fifth and sixth babies, they will need help.
— ANI
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First day first show
Sarkar Raj “Sarkar Raj means power to me. The power to change people’s opinion about me”, he recently told an interviewer. He can relax. The sequel of Sarkar has enough strength to silence his detractors. There may be similarities between Sarkar Raj and Godfather and the lead character might have been hugely inspired by Bal Thackeray, but the film has an intensity that makes it a riveting political drama. Devoid of a robust script, songs, comedy and other masala ingredients, it relies heavily on the power-packed performances of the main protagonists, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek and Aishwarya, and its fast pace. With three members of a leading Bollywood family playing vital roles, any movie runs the risk of getting reduced to a family drama. Not Sarkar Raj. Unlike helmsman Anil Sharma of Apne who turned the Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby Deol starrer into a melodrama, RGV avoids falling into the rut and lends a uniqueness to each character. While the all-powerful, Subhash Nagre (Amitabh), clad in lungi-kurta and wearing rudraksha, is old-fashioned and exercises his authority with restraint, his son, Shankar (Abhishek), is a symbol of modernity and is ruthless. If Nagre Sr is apprehensive of the ill-effects of a power plant and dislikes the idea of uprooting a large number of farmers for it, Nagre Jr talks about the progress of Maharashtra and is convinced about the project’s potential. The strong-headed and ambitious businesswoman, Anita Rajan (Aishwarya), who is the brain behind the venture does not hesitate from taking on her NRI father, Mark (Victor Banerjee), when she discovers that he has joined hands with a guilty-as-hell corporation. Apart from the three Bachchans, Govind Namdeo as the cunning middleman, Qazi, and Ravi Kale as Chander, a henchman of the Nagres, have well-defined roles. Certain twists and turns and the background music enhance the overall impact and make it an engrossing affair. Though it may be too early to say that it is time again for “Sarkar’s raj”, the director shows that he does have it in him to bounce back. Come to think of it, staring into the embers of Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag, we came perilously close to writing an obituary of the cinema of RGV variety. Showing at: Fun Republic, DT Cinemas, Nirman, Piccadily, K.C (Pkl) Old theme, fresh face Aamir Turns out that the person controlling his movements is a fanatic and has a devilish plan, which he wants the helpless man to execute. Will the doctor ultimately succumb to his blackmail or stand up and fight for what he thinks is right? Khandelwal shows sparks of brilliance at times, but at others he seems as startled at the intentions and the sermons of the evil-doer as we are at the theme which has only recently been deftly handled by Subhash Ghai in Black & White and Mansoor Ali in Khuda Ke Liye. Showing at: Fun Republic,
DT Cinemas
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Health Tip
The best sleeping position is to lie on the back with knees flexed. This position decreases the stress of spine; alternatively, a small pillow can be placed at the back of knees.Disc pain patients feel comfortable in this position. People who prefer to sleep on their sides can place a pillow between knees.Patients suffering from arthritis and hip-pain feel comfortable in this position. People suffering from degenerative disc diseases feel comfortable either lying on their stomach or on their sides by placing a pillow beneath the stomach and hips to reduce the load on
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But then, money was not to prove a deterrent. For later when hand artistes began to give way to temptations, Prithvi stuck to his passion. Yes, all the remarkable works that appeared in Mann, Saudagar, Pardes, Damini, are courtesy Prithvi. So what does he feel about the laptop taking over the brush? “It is a matter of choice and I don’t see anything wrong with technology making things easier,” he says. Chips in Mumbai based creative film designer Brajesh Pandit, “It was humanly impossible to paint the entire nation each Friday and then uniformity in the works was another issue. Today, technology has spared us from hard core labour work and also ensured uniformity be it in posters, banners or pictures.” So how do things work today? Plan the layout digitally, get high-resolution pictures clicked, put the pieces together and print.
That sounds like real quick work! Brajesh’s folio boosts of film publicity for flicks like Bombay to Goa, Strangers and forthcoming Mumbai Cutting. As for payments, they run in between Rs 35,000 and Rs 40,000 today.
So technology has worked for photographers like him, right? “Why just us, the people also prefer real and artistically shot pictures to distorted posters,” he says. Today, flick hoarding photography can increase your bank balance by anywhere between Rs 25,000 and Rs 50,000. 
The concept is prepared here, raw materials including photographs and still shots are sent from Mumbai, and once incorporated, the material is sent back to Mumbai for printing posters and banners. But, why not here? “We don’t have the requisite printing machinery here,” tells Chiranjeev. To his credit are film publicity material for flicks like Nalayak, Pind Di Kudi, Mehndi Waale Haath, in addition to forthcoming productions like Chak De Phatte and Hashar. And well, he has recently ventured into Bhojpuri flicks too.
Yes, not many know singer Sudesh Bhosle’s tryst with Bollywood began not with singing but painting. Way back in 1974, the 14-year-old then, painted his first banner for Prem Nagar. Followed by Julie, Swarg Narak, Shriman Shrimati and more. “Painting and music both run in my genes,” he beams. His father N.R.Bhosle captured flicks like Mughal-e-Azam and Do Aankhen Baara Haath in his strokes. Sudesh’s mother Sumanth Bhosle is a renowned classical singer. 
Sudesh recalls his journey,” We used to be handed a photograph that was one-inch in size and use it as a reference to create banners that would run as huge as 20 feet by 100 feet in size. So, a minuscule eye of Rajesh Khanna in the photograph had to be transformed into as big as 10 feet.” They would sketch, then paint and sometimes even paste the banners and posters outside theatres. And well, such was the passion and dedication that around ten banners would be created in a single night. Ask him to compare the features of the ‘ten’ banners painted in one night to the ‘thousands’ of prints at one click and he questions back, “What about the feeling of the artistes? Can the ink match up to the sentiments of the man who drew for his love for Rajesh Khanna or his passion for art?” Need, we ask
more?
Many traits of intrinsic intellect and aesthetic potential meet in the serene and sober persona of Dr
Indu Bali, an academician, administrator, litterateur and above all a crusader of woman empowerment.
She is not the only one. Rasmeet Aulakh, a student from PU, says, “I don’t like the bling bling stuff. For me, its sporty sense of dressing that is more funky and besides of course being the ultimate in the comfort factor.”
They danced to Daler Mehndi’s Main dardi rab rab, and now it’s not unusual to find them swaying to just about every track, English, Hindi, Punjabi or French! By now, all underground Punjabi scores rule the dance floor. And not only Punjabi, partygoers in the north have taken a liking to hip-hop and house music as well. Now that’s called evolution in music. We scout various discotheques to know what are the ‘in’ tracks that make people dance in ecstasy.
To Dj Surya, resident Dj with Score, the music sense of the people partying has definitely changed. “Most of them are open to hip-hop or house. But then again, old is gold and party poppers still prefer to dance to old Hindi remix numbers or to the hit commercial tracks. Surya elaborates, hit numbers that you see on television is known as commercial music”.
Ditto for Emcee Bawa, who plays for Club Warehouse who feels that dancing is like de-stressing. “It really does not matter what number you dance to, what is important is that you are allowing yourself to relax and chill out. Which is why, right from hip-hop, house, to commercial Hindi, Punjabi, all kinds of music is played at discotheques these days”. Bawa lists mauja hi mauja, doori, lambhi judai from Jannat, Crazy 4, zara zara kiss kiss mi from Race, Dum lagaa as some of the popular tracks played at the discs.”
HE once redefined the Mob genre. Satya, Company and Sarkar demonstrated his abilities to pull in the audiences in droves. Somewhere down the line, Ram Gopal Varma (RGV, as he is popularly known) lost his touch. Nishabd, Darling, Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag and Go made us chant, ”Go away from our lives, RGV”. But the maverick director has not only refused to leave us but also is desperate to regain his lost glory.
“Let Phone Booth be our inspiration and Muslim fundamentalism our USP”, someone said and Aamir was born. A young doctor, Aamir (Rajeev Khandelwal of TV fame), who returns home after studying in the UK is ordered by a shadowy character (Raj Kumar Gupta) through a cell phone to do his bidding. One wrong move and the doctor will lose his family, which has been kidnapped by the latter. Unaware of the designs of the abductor, Aamir has no other option but to fall in line. For the next one-and-a half- hour, he moves from one dingy place to another, barges into suspicious characters and waits for new orders from his tormentor.
Maintaining right posture during sleep is important to allow muscles and ligaments to relax.