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Those inspiring drops
Well, there may be Vincent Van Gogh's Wheat Field in Rain or Claude Monet's Morning on the Siene in the Rain that eulogised rain on a worldwide scale, but we Indians are way ahead when it comes to capturing the romance in the raindrops. After all, Lord Krishna, who was born on a stormy night in the Monsoon month of Shravan, taught us the eroticism of the season by fuelling the imagination of several poets and artists who dedicated songs and paintings to him and his divine romance with Radha. That eventually gave us our very own Raga Megh Malhar. If the performing art cashed on the rains to enrich itself, visual art too did not lag behind. Krishna once again became the icon of many miniature paintings as the initiator of the Monsoon. And as the legend found himself cutting across religious borders to enter Sufism, a vast number of schools of miniature paintings showed Krishna as the central figure of romance and the embodiment of the magic of the Monsoon. "Almost all schools of miniature paintings have 12 masas, capturing the essence of all seasons and Shravan stands out among them because of its vibrant colours. One can experiment with deep hues because the trees are greener and lots of animal forms, as this season permits one to play with the background with Radha-Krishna romance on the fore," says Vijay S Chouhan, an artist of Jaipur School of Miniature Paintings. The same principle applies to modern impressionist artists too. Renowned artist Paramjit Singh, who has captured the monsoon mood in his numerous paintings, says it’s not as much for the romanticism but the elements that one can play with while painting the Monsoon mood which led him to paint the season. "The dark clouds and the blue sky, the wetness, the clear environs and the water-lashed ground gives an artist enough opportunity to play with colour and texture," says Singh. This is the reason why city-based artist Bheem Malhotra too has chosen the Monsoon as his muse. Bheem's recent exhibition in Delhi showcased some of his paintings he did on Raga Malhar. "Painting rain is inspiring as well as challenging for an artist," says Malhotra. And he is the right one to comment because Bheem has been painting Monsoon in all moods, including the pre-rain and post-rain moods. "Rain has the rejuvenating power and I have used that to rejuvenate my creativity from time to time," says Bheem, whose latest muse is capturing the interplay of light and shades during the rains. As we leave Bheem to explore some more hidden aspects of the season, we cannot help but compare those images flashed on the TV to the ones captured on canvass. Both are real. However, those on canvass make more lasting an impression than those of misery and plight. That's the magic of monsoon! parbina@tribunemail.com |
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Act three
For an aspiring young actor, a slow start sounds like a bad advice. But then if you believe in the age-old 'slow and steady wins the race' funda, you might just be on a right path. Just like Anirudh Dave, the young actor who made his Bollywood debut with Satish Kaushik's Tere Sang. Busy right now with two television serials - Woh Rehne Wali Mehlon Ki on Sahara One and Zee TV Mera Naam Karegi Roshan — Anirudh sees nothing wrong with the word 'slow' in tinsel town. "I would call it a learning experience. Theatre, films and now television, for me the idea is to be open to all kinds of media, doing quality work. I don't mind the pace." The guy, who is rooted to the city and has his mentor and friends in Chandigarh, is the latest to join the big league on television. Call it professional requirement or personal experience, Anirudh started with theatre in Delhi, working with biggies like Satyavrat Rao, Sanjay Upadhayay and that's how he met Satish Kaushik, "Satishji was in Delhi to stage his play, Salesman Ramlal. I met him there and approached him to ask if I could assist him on his film. Since he knew that I am also an actor, he asked me to give an audition for the film. And so I got the role of Mushtaq in Tere Sang," he remembers. But then Anirudh, who doesn't believe in any tags (specifically speaking, NSD or FTII), wasn't interested in the waiting game in Bollywood, so he moved to television. "Television is a big platform and since I am working with good directors as well as veteran actors like Vikram Gokhale and Yashpal Sharma, there is a lot to learn. I don't feel like a newcomer." One realisation that struck him during his stint with the television is the fact that life comes packed in a 24/7 schedule. "In the television industry, nobody can afford to throw tantrums. You have to pull up your socks and get going. With tough schedules, it also provides instant popularity," he says. Anirudh considers himself a director's actor. "My theatre background has made me realise the importance of versatility in an actor. My first serial, Rajkumar Aaryan, was a period costume drama, Woh Rehne Wali…shows me as a Mumbiaya living in a chaal." And his latest, Mera Naam Karegi Roshan, is a story based in the rural backdrop of UP. "As an actor, we have to bring out the authenticity of the character we play on screen. So, to get the dialect and the body language right, I did my bit by gelling with people from UP and learning their mannerisms." Balance? He sure has it too - balancing theatre, films and television, "Acting patterns are totally different in all three. Television is too loud and camera defined. But then when you are a learner, there is no full stop." Sure! nehawalia@tribunemail.com
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She is sweet, smart and stylish. And, a confident actor. She is May 4-born Trisha Krishnan, a model-turned actor, the latest lass to stride into film industry. She has done 35 films in the South. She was launched in South by Priyadarshan in Lesa Lesa. No she is set to make her mark in Bollywood with Priyan’s Khatta Meetha, a remake of 1988 Malayalam film Vellanakalude Nadu, directed by Priyadarshan himself. Lifestyle talks to her about her latest venture Why Bollywood?
Bollywood is a great experience for every actor. It happened to me and I am happy. I am working harder and learning a lot in Bollywood. What is Khatta Meetha all about? It is a very sweet film about road mafia. How the contractors use sub-standard material and other tactics to make the same road again and again. It is a satire, so the message is conveyed in a light-hearted way. Are you nervous before the release? No! I do not have the time to be nervous. What is your character in the film? I play the role of a commissioner. Priyadarshan has projected me very well in this comedy. My role is pretty much serious. Do you expect Khatta Meetha to be a
blockbuster? I am confident that it will be a big success. I can assure you of one thing, it will be unanimously called a good film, very different from what the Hindi films audiences have so far seen. Was it an easy role to play? Not really! I had a lot of preparations to do. Before we started shooting I had to understand my character and the script. How was it working with Akshay Kumar? It was great working with him. We have great timing and that is what clicks. — Dharam Pal |
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New REleases Film: Khatta Meetha Director: Priyadarshan Cast: Akshay Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Urvashi Sharma, Kulbhshan Kharbanda, Aruna Irani After De Dana Dan, director Priyadarshan is back to tickle ribs once again with another comedy Khatta Meetha. It is the remake of Malayalam film Vellana-Kalude Nadu, directed by Priyadarshan. South Indian actor Trisha Krishnan enters Bollywood with this comedy. Akshay Kumar plays Sachin Tichkule, a construction contractor who dreams big while Trisha plays a municipal commissioner. Shot in Baramati and surrounding areas in Maharashtra, Khatta Meetha is based on the road mafia. Those who have gone through the rushes, says it is a typical Priyan’s film. Watch Khatta Meetha at theatres in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Zirakpur. —Dharam Pal
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He may have turned the big 50, but actor Anil Kapoor shows no signs of slowing down as he will walk the ramp for designer Anamika Khanna at the ongoing Pearls Infrastructure Projects Ltd (PIPL) Delhi Couture Week to promote his upcoming home production Aisha. The Slumdog Millionaire star will be flanked by Lisa Hayden, Amrita Puri and Ira Dubey, who are debuting with the film, during his stint on the ramp on July 23. The foursome will be sporting jewelery designed by Raj Mahtani in the show. But Kapoor’s elder daughter Sonam who plays the lead in the film based on Jane Austen’s novel Emma, will give the show a miss as she is busy shooting with Shahid Kapoor for Mausam in Scotland. Anamika is one of the Indian designers whose designs have been used in the film which is a co-production between Anil Kapoor film Company and PVR pictures. This is not the first time that Kapoor has taken to the catwalk. He had earlier walked the ramp for designer Kunal Rawal at the Lakme India Fashion Week in 2008. The actor is going the extra length to promote Aisha which stars Sonam and also marks the debut of his younger daughter Rhea Kapoor as a producer. The actor’s international career is also going great after Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire which went onto win eight Oscars. Kapoor was then signed on for the superhit US TV series 24. His growing fan base includes none other than supermodel Naomi Campbell, who had approached him for an autograph during a recent trip to South Africa. The Couture Week meanwhile has seen the coming together of fashion and Bollywood in a big way. While Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan occupied the front row at Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s show, Lara Dutta will walk the ramp for good friend Rina Dhaka. — PTI
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They got the looks!
Hollywood heartthrob Kellan Lutz has beaten off competition from fellow ‘Twilight’ hunk Taylor Lautner to be voted the actor with the Best Summer Body.
The actor who plays the vampire Emett in the superhit film franchise topped the list compiled by Mens Health magazine The 25-year-old beat Matthew McConaughey who came second and Lautner who occupied the third spot.
Other stars to make the final 10 include Zac Efron, who came fourth, Jake Gyllenhaal, who was placed at number eight after bulking up for his role as Prince Dastan in ‘Prince of Persia’ and Daniel Craig and Channing Tatum, who finished ninth and tenth, respectively.
Sports Illustrated model Brooklyn Decker was named the woman with the Best Summer Body by Women’s Health magazine with Jessica Alba and Ashley Greene coming second and third. Other female stars to make the top ten include Jessica Biel, Katy Perry and Jennifer Aniston.
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Hollywood actor Cameron Diaz hates ‘commitment’ when it comes to love and does not want to stay with the same person for the rest of her life. The Knight and Day star, who has dated stars like Justin Timberlake, Jared Leto and Matt Dillon in the past, insists she doesn’t think it is important to stay with a single person forever. “I think the big misconception in our society is that we’re supposed to meet the one when we’re 18 and we’re supposed to get married to them and love them for the rest of our lives,” Diaz said. The 37-year-old beauty, who is said to be dating Baseball star Alex Rodriguez, feels being with someone for 80 years is a scary thought. “Who would want to be with the same person for 80 years? Why not break it up a little bit? I think people get freaked out about getting married and spending 20 or 30 years sleeping with the same person but if that’s the case, don’t do it,” Diaz said. “Have someone for five years and another person for another five years. Life is long and lucky and yes, love might last forever, but you don’t always live with the person you love forever,” she added. — PTI
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Brooklyn Decker,Jennifer Aniston’s sexy co-star in the upcoming Just Go With It, has beaten the former Friends star and a host of other hot Hollywood starlets in a poll for this summer’s most slammin’ bikini body. Women’s Health has crowned the Swimsuit Illustrated swimsuit model as 2010’s Best Summer Body. Decker, 23-married to tennis hunk Andy Roddick-tops the inaugural top ten. Newlywed Carrie Underwood, 27, charted at number 6, while Jennifer Aniston, 41, placed at 9. On the other hand, Kim Kardashian, 29, rounded out the top ten. Other celebs on the ‘Best Summer Bodies’ list, include Jessica Alba, Ashley Greene, Vanessa Hudgens, Jessica Biel, Katy Perry and Lauren Conrad. — ANI
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Web of verses
Some days back, an old friend forwarded a link, some pictures, and soulful notes of poetry. The lines as fresh in mind as morning dew - Maae ni maae. Main ik shikra yaar banaya, Uhde sir te kalgi, Te uhdey paree jhanjar, Te oh chog chugeenda aaya…Shiv Kumar Batalvi. It wasn't a revelation. The world knows about Batalvi! But what struck me was how on earth did this friend lay her hands on Shiv Kumar Batalvi, knowing that she is as far away from poets and their sensibilities as can be? It was later that I discovered that she was a part of Shiv Batalvi community on Facebook as well as Orkut! Surprising as it might sound, I found more than 1,000 results for communities on Shiv Kumar Batalvi, out of which 850 fan clubs are on Facebook. Interestingly, he is not the only poet with a growing 'young' fan base on a social networking site. Mirza Ghalib has 2,00,000 communities discussing and sharing his work, and another 49,100 communities are on Amrita Pritam. All thanks to people who are trying to explore, unearth and keep alive the golden verse of poets through social networking sites. "Batalvi has a huge fan-following, especially among youngsters, who find solace in his lines whenever they fall in love or face a heart-break," says Munna Dhiman, city-based theatre person and filmmaker. "It is noteworthy to see poets getting recognition on networking sites as well. So much so, people have started writing poetry just for Facebook or Orkut, which they share with those who have poetic interests. They get adulation and soft criticism like poets do," he says with a smile. With youngsters using couplets to impress friends (read the in love couples or trying to impress singles) by pulling out couplets from the Internet, forwarding it through E-mails or SMSes, poetry is suddenly 'in'. Over 350 poets on Orkut share their works or talk about poets like Mirza Ghalib, Mir Taki Mir, Amrita Pritam, Avtar Singh Sandhu (Pash), Bulleh Shah, Amrita Pritam, Sarveshwar Dayal, Nirmal Verma et al. Poets of the fall, dead poets, dark poets, romantic poets, budding poets, young poets, elite poets and a dozen regional poetry communities on Marathi and Telugu poets feature on the networking sites. Facebook has nearly 68,683 people who share poetic incepts! Mirza Ghalib is yet another poet who has touched base with the youngsters. Now if you know Aah ko chaahiye ik umar asar honey tak, kaun jiitaa hai terii zulf ke sar hone tak by Ghalib, wouldn't it be a wow? Says Ashu Sharma, who has acted in Dev D and Teen Patti, "For people who understand poetry and literature, this in indeed a good trend. Poetry till sometime back was only ghazals, but now I come across sites like Apni Qalam Se wherein people come up with such unknown couplets of poets that one has never even heard of." Ashu is also of the opinion that Indianisation is in, and the Gen Y wants to explore it through poetry. He adds, "For those who cannot understand Urdu or Punjabi, translations are a blessing in disguise." All said and done, the Birha Da Sulta (Batalvi) tops the popularity chart, and so does his melodies…Tu jo suraj chori kita mera si. Tu jis ghar vich hanera kita mera si… jasmine@tribunemail.com
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The stage is set
Riding high on the success of two national theatre festivals, the Chandigarh administration in association with Pearls Institute of Hospitality, Banur, is all geared up to offer a theatrical bonanza of four plays at the Tagore theatre from July 24 to 27. Samwartak Singh, director, Social Welfare Department, says the Chandigarh Theatre Festival-2010 will see the likes of Shabana Azmi, Tom Alter, Nadira Babbar, Sarita Joshi, Shanker Sen and others perform on stage. Ghalib
Versatile film actor Tom Altar will be the main attraction on day one in a play titled Ghalib, which will be presented by Pierrot's Troupe, Mumbai. Scripted and directed by Dr M Sayeed Alam, this play is about the intriguing man named Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib - a master yet a rundown poet, a privileged yet a pitiable elite, an extravagant yet a poor noble, a devout yet a self-effacing lover, an irreverent yet a pious husband and a self-seeking yet altruistic person. The play dispels myths about his rivalry with Zauq, about his love for wine and women and about his role in the mutiny of 1857. (On July 24) Goswami Tulsidas
This is a 'mono-act musical play' written, acted and directed by Shekhar Sen, wherein the pious soul of Goswami Tulsidas descends on to the earth for a day and relates his own story. The drama has 50 musical sequences to go with the story and the viewers get a panoramic view of Goswami's literary works. "The play becomes more relevant as we are celebrating the 500th year of Goswami's birth all over the world," informs Dr SK Punia, the coordinator of festival. (On July 25) Broken Images
The play starring Shabana Azmi has been written by Girish Karnad, directed by Alyque Padamsee and produced by Raell Padamsee's ACE productions. It is a psychological thriller that rips the mask off a celebrity. The play is about the life and career of a writer in a vernacular language, who opts for writing in English and turns rich. Shabana Azmi, the celebrated film actor, is sure to captivate the audience with her performance. (On July 26) Sakubai
The festival concludes with the play Sakubai, written and directed by Nadira Zaheer Babbar. In Mumbai, house helps are called bais, while in other parts of India they may be referred to as aaya, amma, khansamin, nanny etc. Sarita Joshi, who plays the 'bai', deals with the most trying circumstances with strength and endurance. (July 27) (At Tagore Theatre from 6.30 pm) |
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Soul of a poet
Born on July 23, 1936, Shiv Kumar Batalvi, a well-known Punjabi poet, had a unique poetic outlook that extended far beyond his time. Batalvi spent his childhood days in the pastoral ambience of his native village Lohtian (Shankargarh) before migrating to Batala. Unlike his peers, Batalvi loved to walk on the banks of river Basanti in complete solitude and this love for nature was reflected later in his verses. A gifted singer, Shiv used to entertain students with his melodious songs at the Salvation Army High School, Batala, and later during his college days. The youngest recipient of the Sahitya Academy Award in Punjabi poetry, he rose on the firmament of poetry like a colossus. Loona was the apex of his literary genius. "He was a loving husband and caring father," shares Arun Batalvi, his wife. "He never aspired for riches. The abundant love of his admirers kept him rejuvenated," she adds. While she likes all his poetic creations, "Mayen ni mayein" is closest to her heart. Bytes on Batalvi
Although death and despair found eloquent expression in the poetry of Shiv Batalvi, which earned him the sobriquet of Birha da Sultan, to me he was a versatile poet who had embellished his verses with an apt description of the fauna and flora of rural Punjab. His imagery and lyrical intensity is matchless. — Surjit Patar, poet. Even though Shiv's stage presence, potent poetry and melodious renditions made many contemporary poets jealous, he loved it all. — SS Gill, poet. I salute Shiv for creating verses with deep thought and strong emotion. It is indeed difficult to find someone who can match his poetic brilliance — Hans Raj Hans, singer All the elements of navrasa are inherent in the lyrics of Batalvi. Suresh Wadekar, Hans Raj Hans, Sardul Sikander, Ratnika Tewari and others have sung his verses with pleasure — Kanwar Iqbal, music director |
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The country's art fraternity will be treated to a visual feast of top modern and contemporary art from across the world in January 2011 with 34 leading international galleries offering their bouquets at the third edition of the India Art Summit here. Announcing the fair Tuesday, the organisers of the summit said 84 galleries - including 34 international ones - will be exhibiting art in the fair Jan 21-23, 2011 at Pragati Maidan. The summit, earlier slated for July 2010, was postponed by six months to January 2011. It will host galleries from 20 countries including Canada, France, Germany, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, UAE, Britain, US and Australia. The list of international galleries features niche art houses like Lisson Gallery (London), Sundaram Tagore Gallery (Hong Kong), Galerie Kashya Hildebrand (Zurich), Aicon Gallery (New York), Grosvenor Gallery (London), Thomas Erben Gallery (New York), Galerie Frank Elbaz (Paris), Die Galerie (Frankfurt), The Drawing Room (Makati City, Philippines), Greenaway Gallery (Adelaide) and several more. Top Indian galleries that will take part in the fair include Apparao Gallery (Chennai), Art Alive (New Delhi), Art Gallery 88 (Kolkata), Birla Academy of Art & Culture (Kolkata), Chatterjee & Lal (Mumbai) amongst others. — IANS
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Could it be that Michelangelo hid an anatomy lesson in the Sistine Chapel frescoes painted by him? The answerer is yes, if new research is to be believed. The master painter-sculptor concealed an image of the human brainstem in a panel showing God at the beginning of Creation, according to an article in the May issue of Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. "We propose that Michelangelo, a deeply religious man and an accomplished anatomist, intended to enhance the meaning of this iconographically critical panel and possibly document his anatomic accomplishments by concealing this sophisticated neuroanatomic rendering within the image of God," write medical illustrator Ian Suk and neurosurgeon Rafael Tamargo, of The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore. The "concealed neuroanatomy" is found in Michelangelo's painting of the Separation of Light from Darkness, one of a series of nine Sistine Chapel panels showing scenes from the Book of Genesis. According to Suk and Tamargo, "anatomically correct ventral [front] depiction" of the brainstem can be seen in God's neck. For an artist of Michelangelo's anatomical and technical prowess, it's unlikely that these discrepancies were simple mistakes, Suk and Tamargo believe. They also note that God's beard appears "rolled up," as if to draw attention to the neck, whereas other panels show God with a long, flowing beard.Suk and Tamargo aren't the first to suggest that Michelangelo included images of the brain in his Sistine Chapel frescoes. They note the powerful symbolism of incorporating the human brain into a depiction of "the first act performed by God in the creation of the universe... situated immediately above the altar in the chapel." The authors acknowledge "the perils of overinterpreting a masterpiece" - and that not all art historians and other viewers will agree with their conclusions. However, they believe that a close analysis of the image, supported by the historical record, backs their interpretation: that Michelangelo "cleverly enhanced his depiction of God...with concealed images of the brain, and celebrated not only the glory of God but also His most magnificent creation." — ANI
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Side Lanes
Often the morning dailies list out stories of tears and sorrow, as they report on accidents that occurred while we slept and our children partied. Ever since Chandigarh's night-life has picked up and liquor intake increased, many young men and women have lost their lives on the tricity's beautiful roads. Brief obituaries and heartfelt messages show photographs of young faces who ought not to have been snuffed out so suddenly. After a week-long trip covering a thousand killometers, along the western coast of Australia, we found three spots marked by fresh flowers. But on the whole, accidents are a rarity as the roads speak and save lives, not destroy them. I have talked to global travellers. They agree that the best road system exists Down Under.
To get a driver's licence in Australia is hard. Rigorous training is involved and the impending test causes insomnia. A rule not obeyed or recommended speeds not followed, can cause rejection. Most freeways are double-laned and usually 110 kms per hour is obligatory. Ten kilometres either way is forgiven. Sign posts guide an individual through every zone, and roadside cameras record every car. A driver cannot have alchohol on his breath, so most couples who socialise, decide who will drink hard liquor and who will drive home on orange juice. If the car following blows the horn, consider yourself admonished for bad road etiquette. Otherwise, the horn is never used. In town the minimum distance between cars is 10 mts. A pedestrian always has right of way even if there is no zebra crossing. All vehicles to the right, have right of way. The Great Ocean Road, Princes Highway and the Grand Pacific Drive are smooth as silk. No bumps or shoddy repair work, which was often apparent even in the Big Apple. Repairs are done in neat geometrical patches so that rough edges are smoothened and do not cause discomfort. Lines look freshly marked in white, never smudged or worn out. Huge white arrows point towards overtaking lanes, which, when their job is over, merge into single lanes. If a vehicle veers off the road, rumbles create enough noise to wake the driver. Frequent signs tell you to "stop, revive, survive." Others ask you to treat yourself to 40 winks. Broken lines indicate over-taking zones, 500 meters before such an area, the driver is informed of such a zone. Concealed drive outs from farms merit a warning sign. All along the verges, reflectors guide cars. Cats' eyes gleam in the middle of the road throughout the country. Drivers say that night travel feels safer due to these devices. A red P on the number plate means the driver is on probation for three years. A green P is less stringent and allows more faith in your driving skills. Owning a drivers licence is the best identity proof a state can provide. Before coming to Aussieland, I met a respected, retired judge. Even he could not understand why roads were being widened in certain northern sectors with the least traffic. His wife was equally mystified over the designer paving with dog bone patterns and rainbow colouring. She preferred the old tarred pathways, exclusively for pedestrians. Australians might be able to provide useful tips to many countries on road safety. Their accidents are minimal. They respect lives and are always looking for better ways to make their citizens happy and content. We could learn a thing or two from them. |
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On the occasion of Nataraj Poojan Mahotsava (Vyas Purnima) on Friday, the Sanskar Bharati, an internationally known organisation committed to the promotion and preservation of various forms of the fine arts, will hold a special programme where maestros of different art forms will be felicitated for their outstanding contribution in their respective field of specialisation. The programme will take place at Randhawa Auditorium, Punjab Kala Bhawan-16. Saubhagya Vardhan Brahaspati, president, Chandigarh Chapter of Sanskar Bharati in a press conference at Hotel GK International, briefed about the course of events, "Raj Dutt, National President of the Sanskar Bharati will be chief guest on the occasion while Kamta Nath, National General Secretary, Sanskar Bharati will be the special guest." "It will be a historic occasion when experts and legends of different forms of art will be honoured on a single platform. This year the Sanskar Bharati has chosen eminent exponents who have made significant contribution in the domain of their specialisation and made the art known throughout the world," he further added. These eminent personalities will be felicitated with the Chandigarh Kala Vibhuti award. — TNS
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The monsoon inspires. Agreed, those fresh images of rain pouring misery and flood, damaging life and property, may not paint a pretty picture for a normal human being right now, but as far as the artistic community is concerned, the fascination for those black clouds and silver threads is immense. Or, how else do you explain all those songs and paintings devoted to this particular season?
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