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Music to
the ear
Fusion music has evolved a lot in the last decade. Musicians have now started mixing electronica with other genres
The end has always been more important than the means. And it continues to be when electronica music is paired with Rajasthani folk or when there is a jugalbandhi between a rock band and Sufi singers. What eventually matters is the music that’s pleasant to the ear, irrespective of experimentation with the forms.
Sukhmani( 2nd from left) and Hari Singh with Rajasthani folk singers
ACT wise
This 24-year-old is basking in the appreciation he has received for his debut Punjabi flick Simran, which is based on the theme of female
foeticide. For Mohit Bhardwaj, a city lad with a number of ramp shows and a year of exposure in Tinsel town
Mumbai, modelling and acting happened by chance. “I casually applied for Mr Chandigarh contest organised by Western Star Group in 2006 along with my friend. By the grace of God and blessings of my parents, I won it and landed in this field,” shares
Mohit.
Mohit Bhardwaj
A cultural ambassador
In the city for a slide lecture show, acclaimed artist Sakti Burman shares how he is a ‘product of two cultures’
Clash of civilizations? Another world, another time - in the artscape of acclaimed artist Sakti Burman, two distinct cultures coexist sans tension or conflict, in complete harmony.
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Sakti Burman at the Government Museum and Art Gallery auditorium
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Fair & square
Actor-director Rohit Roy, in the city for the opening of a salon, says everything is fair in love, war…and elections
Everything is fair in love, war and…actor Rohit Roy fills in the blank…elections. Graft, gifts, betrayal, backstabbing, nothing should be categorised as unlawful there!
Just a reminder, Rohit hosted the first season of Desi Girls, a reality show won by Roshini Chopra. Her competitors, Kashmira Shah and Ishitta Arun alleged that Roshini bagged maximum votes from the villager because she bribed them with liquor and money. Rohit’s take on the controversy is, “I know Roshini personally and I don’t think she will ever stoop to this level. But if she did, it’s okay because everything’s fair in love, war and elections.”
No regrets
Her daring act in Murder made her a star but Bollywood bombshell Mallika Sherawat says that she is 'OK' about being replaced in the sequel.
"I have no regrets about not doing Murder 2. I am perfectly OK with whatever decision has been taken," said
Mallika, who was once keen on being in the sequel. Mallika has been replaced by Jacqueline Fernandes as the female lead of Murder 2.
The actor also said that she was not perturbed by the failure of her recent release,
Hisss, at the box office. "Hisss appealed to young audience. It was meant for the youth...But it is OK. I have Dhamaal 2 coming, and two more films that will be announced soon," Mallika says.
Mallika Sherawat
No strings attached
Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor, who had an entire nation dancing to the tune of Masakali, has donated 'kind kites', those that have regulation strings, to students at Arya Vidya Mandir School.
Kapoor, who formerly attended the school, also sent a letter on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
(PETA) India imploring the school's principal, Mitali Rudra, to encourage the children never to use cruel and deadly glass-coated manja (string).
Sonam Kapoor
Who let the DOG out?
When Samantha Ronson moved in to her Venice Beach home, it was seen as an attempt to get close to her ex-girlfriend and now neighbour Lindsay
Lohan. But the DJ had moved because her dog has been banned from West Hollywood for mauling another dog to death.
Animated talk
Britain-based Indian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha will now make a Bollywood-style animated musical about monkeys and has roped in Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman to score music for the movie.
Titled Monkeys of Bollywood, the film based in Mumbai revolves around two monkeys who try to stop an ancient demon from conquering the world. The movie is said to be inspired by Indian epic Ramayana.
Gurinder Chadha
Baby sitter
Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp recently had a memorable run-in with Jacques, the pet bulldog of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
The A-list couple wanted the Pirates of the Caribbean star to watch their pet pooch while they enjoyed a romantic night-out but Jacques did not take kindly to his minder.
"Foolishly I was persuaded to look after Jacques for a night. He's a huge bulldog. At first I had a terrible feeling, because Jacques smelt horrible," said the 47-year-old actor.
Johnny Depp
Pick of the week
Two films releases this week. Yamla Pagla Deewana the much awaited Deols family excursion offering on celluloid and Prakash Jha productions latest Turning 30, starring Gul Panag. Of the two Yamla Pagla Deewana provides the most bite for your buck.
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British actor Colin Firth poses with wife, Italian film producer Livia Giuggioli as they stand atop his newly unveiled star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California. Photo: Reuters
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Surety of purity
Silk Mark Expo 2011 brings all its four varieties, Mulberry, Tassar, Muga and Eri from as many as 15 states, to the city
Silk is stronger and lighter than steel, that's why it's used in making parachutes," says SL Jain, assistant director, Silk Mark Organisation of India.
In the city to open Silk Mark Expo, which brings the fabric of the rich in all its four varieties - Mulberry,
Tassar, Muga and Eri - from as many as 15 states at Kisan Bhavan-35, Jain shares many facts and figures about this mystical fabric.
Bonanza for theatre buffs
There has been a burst of theatre activities in the city and as many as 13 festivals were held last year. Keeping up the good work, The Theatre for Theatre Academy (TFT) is holding the sixth 'TFT Winter National Theatre Festival-2011' from January 17 to 23 at the Tagore theatre. TFT chairman Madan Gupta Sapatu and director Sudesh Sharma inform that the seven-day bonanza will feature seven plays by drama ensembles of national eminence.
Tarot TALK
ARIES: Five of Cups takes you through a difficult speculative situation. Emotional relationships are temporary as you come out of them. If you are fighting a legal battle, you will win after a slight delay. An array of mixed feelings overwhelms you. An important project is likely to encounter hurdles. Tip of the week: Take one step at a time and avoid anxiety. Lucky
colour: Yellow.
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