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A diligent Student
Post his wonderful stint in MTV Roadies 4 and a few television serials, Sahil Anand from Chandigarh will now be seen in an upcoming movie Student Of The Year
At last, we managed to find someone who owes his career to reality shows and numerous auditions that followed later. Sahil Anand from Chandigarh never gave up, neither when the going was tough nor when things were relatively easy! He chased his dream till the end and here he is playing a fat role in an upcoming movie Student Of The Year. Sahil likes to talk and we return with loads of stories!
Road to Roadies
Being part of the reality show MTV Roadies 4 was indeed a turning point in Sahil’s life. Modelling is what he always wanted to do, even when he was pursuing mechanical engineering from a college in Tangori, Punjab. He laughs, “A model — that’s what I wanted to be, but I wasn’t sure whether a 5’ 11” inches guy could make it to the ramp. And then some of the friends who were part of Roadies earlier, Ranjit Bajaj and Ayushman Khurana, asked me to audition for the show; the world opened once I was there. I travelled and got a lot of recognition,” says Sahil, not giving us enough chance to interrupt with questions.
Dream run
He knew there was no going back from here, no turning away from the arch lights he had got used to, “My parents asked me to finish studies, which I did; followed it with a job, pretty reluctantly though,” he cracks with laughter. Mumbai is where Sahil wanted to be, “I would crib about my job everyday; finally took the plunge and moved to Mumbai,” he adds. Sahil did almost more than twenty commercials for top brands before he auditioned for the dream project Student Of The Year (SOTY)!
Student once again
Sahil has worked in many TV soaps, including Sasural Simar Ka and Odhni, before he went to audition for SOTY. “A friend of mine told me that Dharma Productions were looking for a Punjabi guy for the film. I auditioned for it and was selected. Later on they told someone else was finalised for the role, but I was sure the role would come to me only. After ten days, they told me I was on board and the shooting for the film would begin soon.”
Sahil plays Jeet in SOTY, a Punjabi character, and you bet he has stories to share from this once-in-a-lifetime experience. “My life changed when I got a chance to work with Karan Johar. Earlier, I would shout with excitement on seeing big actors, but on the mahurat shot of SOTY I had a chance to see and meet 20-30 celebrities from Bollywood; it was unimaginable,” he says with a lot of excitement. “Karan Johar is a great director, he gave me the freedom to act and improvise on my role accordingly,” says Sahil, who wants to do a Punjabi film.
Get real
After making it big through a reality show, Sahil leaves with words of wisdom that come from experience. “The concept of reality shows was popular when I did Roadies, but now every channel is making a reality show and everyone is acting in it. I would suggest to youngsters who think reality shows are the key to Bollywood that they should work on their acting skills and then try their luck in films.” Like he did of course! jasmine@tribunemail.com
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It’s a party all week!
Why wait for the weekend to party? Just hit the best places any day and have loads of fun…
It takes a lot to pack a big club on a Tuesday night. But worldwide, many a bars do it right. No wonder some of the popular night-out destinations have an altogether separate list of the best weekday clubs. No matter however crowded, Wednesdays and Saturdays can never break-even for the owners. The efforts to rope in crowds on other days continue. Thursday sounds good
Looks like Thursdays are the next big thing. It’s been a while since Peddlers, Under The Big Ben, has been organising Karaoke Nights on Thursdays while the Fridays and Sundays are reserved for different artists. “Sometime back, we held the first Karaoke night on Thursdays. All my tables were full,” says Ginny Chawla, managing director, The Altius, about the recently introduced Karaoke World Championship Trials. He adds, “We treat the entire place as a lounge on the other days. Some days, there’s rock music playing while at other times there’s vintage or Bollywood or commercial. The people start pouring in quite early around seven because at the end of the day, they just want to sit and relax.” For those on the other side of the hospitality industry, a swell crowd is all that matters to turn an executive Monday into an outgoing Saturday or a homely Thursday to a chic Wednesday! “In fact, I would rate our Thursdays even better than many of the Wednesdays,” says DJ Cherry, resident DJ, Blue Blazer. “We call them Retro nights and we get a very good clientele, right from the IT guys to the age group of 35s to 40s.” He adds, “The kind of people we get depends on the kind of music we play.” Look forward to a healthy dose of lounge and rock on any given week day. It’s a new day
Giving a character to each day is equally important. Just sit; sip and soak in some old school reggae music on a Monday, practice singing on a Thursday and have an early dinner on a Tuesday. Says Ayushi, PR and marketing manager, Kava Hospitality, “We call the Sundays here Bubbly Sundays, wherein we promote wine and champagne. The idea is to create a relaxing day so that everybody can just sip and sit back. We have a soft music playing in the corner.” While the Sundays might be doing well for them, next in the pipeline is what else but a Thursday! “Very soon, we might start with something interesting on Thursdays and Fridays.” It’s so easy on a Wednesday and a Saturday. With half the crowds out, it’s only a matter of pulling them to one place or the other; on other days, it’s double the effort of first getting them out of the homes. Says DJ Cherry, “The only thing on week days is that people will start trooping in around 6 or 6.30 pm and quietly sip a drink or two, while around 11.30 or twelve, you’ll only find two to three tables.” Early finish might be due to a full-fledged work day the next day, but a Monday evening need not feel like a Monday morning! manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Colour of fantasy
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi is organising a video installations and a power-point presentation of his lifetime work by acclaimed artist Manjunath Kamath. Kamath is a well-known painter, sculptor and video installation artist — one of the most sought after new media artists of the country. Manjunath Kamath is bringing three of his video installations which would be set up at the venue of the event. Apart from these installations, he would be showing slides of paintings, sculptures and other videos during his presentation. His presentations are filled with humour, wit and anecdotes. Born in Mangalore in 1972 Kamath did his BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) from Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts, Mysore; He was the Artist in Residence, School of Art & Design, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, UK, followed by a Charles Wallace Scholarship, UK. He has exhibited his work extensively, in solo and group shows in India and abroad. Manjunath Kamath compels the viewer to think and participate in his thought-provoking works. His imaginations bring forth different experiments, which he shares with the viewer. His need to draw and hold his viewers’ attention is palpable in his varied use of painting, drawing, sculpture, video and found objects. With the help of these different genres he creates narratives that are gripping in content, even though they are composed of simple, commonplace elements. Thus Kamath’s forte ultimately lies in creating fantasies out of the ordinary. In an age when video art and installations have given a new language to Indian contemporary art, an innovative approach has pervaded the art scene, and artists such as Manjunath Kamath, use art as a vehicle to address identity issues like gender, sexuality and feminism. Through his penchant for fantasy and the absurd he is able to convey his thoughts and ideas in a manner not seen in Indian art before. The narrative is packed with details which provide important clues to the social satire, the wit and the clever ridicule infused in the infinite oddities of human situations. Manjunath Kamath tells stories with his images. His narratives, however, are altered and adjusted constantly, adapting fluidly according to the environment they are narrated in, and resulting in a different meaning each time a story is told. As a visual artist, Kamath feels impelled to regularly reinvent his method of storytelling. By relentlessly working on his articulation and modernising his techniques, he continuously updates his visual vocabulary. Manjunath explains about his thought process and technique, “My works are inspired by the day to day life spend by any individual who is observant of things going around. I am a capturer of the immediate in painterly images. Taking cues from the conversations with friends, relatives, street smart guys, fashion aficionados, art lovers, story tellers, children, myth makers, journalists, art critics and so on, I try to go beyond the face value of the words uttered and the mental images created. I look at the possibilities of the unsaid and chances of the unrevealed in my works. So they are always mysterious and playful….. My world view is quite humorous. I would like to laugh at things and through this laughter I could get into the unrevealed sides of events. This is the same attitude that I take in my video works. I create imaginary situations as in the fables and parables, through claymation models. They create one kind of narrative and leave it open for the viewers interventions. This is the same method that I use in my small scale works and drawings.” — TNS (On August 24 at 5.30 pm at the Government Museum & Art Gallery-10)
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Astro turf
ARIES: Make sure you do your best today. You could be in line for a promotion. Your interest in overseas affairs is likely to stimulate you. You will get lucky in the evening. Take care of your health today. Tarot message: Rivalry and competition would push you to do your best. Lucky colour: Beige. Magic number: 52
TAURUS: Friction at workplace can slow down production and frazzle everyone’s nerves. Words said in the heat of the moment may not be true expressions of real feelings. Try to stay balance and remember ‘silence is golden’. Tarot message: Balance in all aspects is recommended. Lucky colour: Lotus pink. Magic number: 25 GEMINI: Feelings of love will come together in an exciting mix. Do not neglect important family matters. Social gatherings may be rather dull. Changes are possible. Meet friends and relatives to get rid of tensions. Tarot message: Play your cards close to your heart. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 40 CANCER: You are unlikely to get far if trying to put new plans into operation. An illness could mean having to take the day off work. Looking after your domestic life may you’re your spirits. Tarot message: Take no chances as despite the assurance of people. Lucky colour: Blonde. Magic number: 61 LEO: Sacrifices today can put you in a better place in future. Bring a breath of fresh air into your life by rearranging your environment. Important changes in the way you handle your work should be postponed. Tarot message: You need to be creative if you want to retain your grip over your business. Lucky colour: Chocolate brown. Magic number: 24 VIRGO: You will impress your boss today and will feel an immediate sense of achievement. Make an effort to further your ambitions. You should be able to ensure that your reputation spreads far and wide. Tarot message: A positive and caring attitude heals old wounds. Lucky colour: Citric blue. Magic number: 33
LIBRA: You can find it too easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and caught up in your natural ambition to get ahead. This will be a difficult day for dealing with business partners. Tarot message: Remember the old saying, “Penny saved is penny earned”. Lucky colour: Lush green. Magic number: 62 SCORPIO: Patience and time are regiment to make progress. The advice of elders, professionals and people with greater experience than yours can make all the differences. Your love life will be active. Tarot message: Plan your life to avoid the inbuilt delays that come your way. Lucky colour: Pale yellow. Magic number: 59 SAGITTARIUS: Excitement and happiness will be on the cards. Socialising and attending gala events can be costly. Just as well this is an easy going day. You need a breath of fresh air and time out today. Students: focus on studies and career matters. Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. Lucky colour: Blood red. Magic number: 63 CAPRICORN: Grinding through committee crowds and grid lock traffic will be annoying and frustrating. If possible, make this a day of retreat. It will be best to stay at home during leisure time; the evening will lack force. Tarot message: Be sure involving yourself as much as possible in new project. Lucky colour: Golden yellow. Magic number: 57 AQUARIUS: A real buzz in the air upon making evokes fresh possibilities yet even the longest journeys start with the first steps. Today should see many of the policies that you have been following bearing fruits. Tarot message: Do not leave things up to chance. Lucky colour: Cream. Magic number: 50 PISCES: Finance and income are in the spotlight. Looking for a higher pay! Speak to your boss in the afternoon. Be sure to grasp the opportunity comes your way today. Discuss the detail plans with loved ones. Tarot message: Don’t be too certain about obtaining a clearance. Lucky colour: Sea green. Magic number: 41
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The year ahead
If your birthday is August 23...
You will have a clear outlook towards your career. Finances will improve with your wise approach. You will have significant happiness in your personal relationships. Still, there is a hint of little disturbance in professional relationships. Your biggest asset is your sense of humour. You should try and use it to your benefit. Don't spend too much to impress others. Some people will promise more than they can deliver. Be careful as the chances as there may be gaps in your friendships. Others may demand your time. Before you make any commitments ensure that no one ends up taking advantage of your kindness. Overall it will be a positive year but someone you think you can trust will let you down. Don't let pride come in the way of the decision-making process. Listen to what subordinates have to say. What you say in a meeting or over email can come back to bite you very quickly. Don't be indolent and don't let so-called hitches discourage you. You will obtain excellent results. Those who work in a team should watch out for an envious co-worker. You must fight for your right to be creative, because your talents might be the only way for you to get out of the pit. Goals, which seem simple, may be more complicated than you think. Emotions appear a bit strong as you may have to pour effort into maintaining a cheerful mood. The need for change may become apparent this week but discussions before spending may be wise. Small problems friends have, may grow into bigger issues if you get involved. Being asked to help does not insure the right to get personal particularly where karmic energies may be working. You need to commit to a diet program to get into proper shape. This is the time when you will really feel that the couch is your best friend and the thought of working out at the gym could be overwhelming. A person you assume to be reliable may not live up to your expectations. If you're just looking for a little flirtatious fun, then that's not a problem. Mood: Emotional but happy. Compatible signs: Scorpio and Pisces. Lucky colours: Yellow and Sea green. Lucky days: Thursday. Lucky numbers: 7, 9, 11, 60, 80
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Straight talk
Dr Suruchi Gupta Being creative with hair is something we all like to do. For, hair-do does make a big fashion statement. It can be in the form of hair rebonding, straightening or perming; with the former being a rage these days! Rebonding/straightening is a chemical hair treatment that makes your hair straight, sleek and shiny. While hair perming is a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat and chemicals to give waves and curls to your hair. Basically in all these procedures, the chemical bonds in your hair are broken, rearranged and again bonded back accordingly to the shape you desire. The steps
What to ask for at a salon?
The side effects
On hair: Because the structure of hair is irreversibly altered after these procedures, chemically-treated hair shafts become weak and fracture more easily and need good post-treatment care. The process can also cause damage and burns to the skin and scalp. Maintaining the rebonded/permed look means continual touch-ups, but there should be a gap of at least six months. But every repetition puts you at further risk of hair loss, so try keeping the frequency of such procedures to minimum possible. On salon workers: Since most of the cream softeners contain formaldehyde and it gets released into the air during procedure, its long-term exposure in the workplace has been associated with an increased risk of cancer. Salon workers have reported difficulty in breathing, wheezing, nose bleeds, skin rashes, itching and stinging of the eyes. The health regulatories should test salon air during treatments to determine formaldehyde levels, and should ensure that there is adequate ventilation and appropriate personal protective equipment for workers performing treatments. Also the workers should be given information and training on hazards of formaldehyde. Damage control
In an unfortunate event that your rebonding experience goes wrong and cannot be fixed right, it’s better to go for a haircut. Take care of your hair with regular oiling and conditioning. Go for a diet rich in proteins, vitamins and antioxidants. No other chemical treatment for at least six months. Visit your dermatologist and with a little bit of patience and time, your hair will recover. (Dr Gupta is a dermatologist)
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Exciting times ahead
Television superstar Ram Kapoor is the heartthrob of millions. But what the Bade Achhe Lagte Hain actor is super excited about these days is a film he has just signed! Ram is doing a movie which will have a couple of short stories, one of which will be directed by filmmaker Mira Nair; acclaimed for movies such as Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake. "I have been a huge admirer of Mira Nair's work for as long as I can remember and it is a dream come true to be working with her again after Monsoon Wedding," says Ram. The actor, who spends most of his time shuttling between studios to match gruelling schedules of his leading daily soap with select movies that he portrays key roles in, is scheduled to begin shooting with Nair this week itself. For the record, Nair has directed ten narrative feature films as well as several short films and documentaries. Her work has been recognized by the Cannes Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival, the Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes, among others. Earlier, she has also used the profits of her Oscar-nominated debut movie Salaam Bombay to create the Salaam Baalak Trust for India's street children.
In the upcoming episodes of Star Plus' Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Maanvi (Niaa Sharma) will learn that though Virat (Kushal Tandon) knew that her illness isn't curable he got engaged to her. She will be shocked to know her sister Jeevika (Krystle D' souza) doesn't know the truth either.
Talking out loud
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Famous for his role of Rajeev Bhalla in 12/24 Karol Bagh, Indresh Malik currently is enjoying playing a grey role in Madhubala. Here he talks about his role and experience. How challenging is the role of Bittuji after Rajeev Bhalla? It is a very challenging role. Playing a grey character is trickier than playing a villain. My character that of a secretary who is very loyal to his boss superstar RK and is willing to go to any lengths for him is fun. He is manipulative, selfish, charming and cunning too. How is it with Vivian D' Sena? He is a buddy and we play pranks on each other. We chat and spend most of our time together. I feel this friendship translates on screen too. The show hasn't delivered expected TRPs… It is too new now. The main story is just starting and I know the audiences will love it. How did acting happen to you? It totally happened by chance in my case. I was lucky to get a break and I ended up doing one show after the other and ended up doing 40 ads. Which ad is closest to your heart? One of my earliest ads was of Kaun Banega Crorepati with Amitabh Bachchan. It was surreal when he came and stood next to me. I was scared and shocked for a second, as I couldn't believe my eyes. He is so down to earth and humble. Later we talked for a bit and found out that we were from the same college Kirori Mal. It was an awesome experience. You have businesses too? Yes I do. I run a costume design business in Delhi which my wife manages. We cater to 150 clients abroad. — HRM
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A slice of China
Jasmine Singh Just when we thought the rainy season was over, we are showered with the mercy drops almost everyday. And well if the weather god is being kind, how about making the most of it? How about digging into some authentic Chinese flavours? Mainland China-26 whips up a new menu which has a good mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delights. Something spicy, something light, the menu has it all. The vegetarian menu card shows some interesting names that have been created equally interestingly! With baked vegetarian puff, wok tossed potatoes yue yang style, longevity gin seng soup, burnt garlic clear soup, black pepper fried rice, broken noodles with zucchini and date ice-cream with roasted almonds, the vegetarian platter looks quite full. Says Manish Gupta, director of Mainland China, who goes by the funda that customers are always right. “People in Chandigarh are well travelled, they have tasted various cuisines and they know what they are eating. The idea to bring out a new menu is to give them a change keeping the authentic flavours and taste in tact.” The non-vegetarians too can look up to something interesting in the new menu. Assorted non-veg dim sum, curried chicken puff, steamed chicken rice pearls, pan grilled crab cakes, pan fried lamb, steamed prawns with garlic, aromatic chicken with garlic, wok tossed lamb with garlic and black bean, this platter too can delight the taste buds.
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Director Prakash Jha, Arjun Rampal, Abhay Deol, Esha Gupta and Anjali Patil unveiled the first look of upcoming political thriller Chakravyuh. Talking about Chakravyuh, Prakash Jha said, “My message through Chakravyuh is to underline the issue of naxalism, the tragedy that is unfolding in various parts of the country today. And I think if you diagnose any problem by studying it very well, you will get its solution too.” Speaking on the occasion, Arjun Rampal said, “It’s my second film with Prakash after Raajneeti. The best part about working with him is that since his films are very topical, we get to learn a lot from them. After playing the role of a cop in Chakravyuh, I got to know our cops’ problems, their life, and how they get trapped into the ‘chakravyuh’ unknowingly sometimes.” While Abhay Deol said, “Chakravyuh is my first action film. Boht shauk raha hai action filmmon ka pehle se hee, so I decided to focus entirely on my work while shooting. I’ve done a lot of stunts in the film and I really enjoyed doing them.” The release date is October 24, 2012.
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Maid of honour
Holywood star Nicole Kidman is set to be honoured at the 50th Annual New York Film Festival.
Being dubbed 'one of film's finest contemporary actresses', the Oscar-winner will be honoured with a gala tribute at the event on October 3, reported a website. Her latest movie The Paperboy is also included in the festival's main slate. "Nicole Kidman is one of film's finest contemporary actresses. Since her breakthrough performance in To Die For and her bold and provocatice appearances in Lars Von Trier's Dogville, Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut, her award-winning portrayal of Virginia Woolf in Stephen Daldry's The Hours, Kidman has insisted on finding roles that are complex, bold and demanding. "We are excited to honour her with a tribute at the New York Film Festival," said Richard Pena, festival director. This year's New York Film Festival will run from September 28 to October 14. Serving as the opener will be Ang Lee's Life of Pi, which will mark the first time ever a 3D movie being chosen to open the event.
— PTI
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For a beautiful wedding
The festival offers traditional Indian as well as western dresses for brides and grooms A three-day exhibition on wedding arrangements is going to be held at Hotel Bella Vista, Sector 5, Panchkula. The exhibition will offer Indian bridal dresses as well as western alternatives such as western dresses, night wear, party wear and so on. There will be a complete collection of daaj and vari, which not only include the apparels, but jewellery, footwear, accessories, collection of interiors, décor for venue and home etc also. As well as there will be options for honeymoon packages, pre-bridal make-over's, hair treatment and spa, gym and fitness, builders, flats promo, automobiles, tattoos and nail art to name a few. —TNS (On from August 25)
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Joan okay with Cheryl’s boyfriend!
Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole's mother Joan Callaghan is impressed by her daughter's new boyfriend Tre Holloway.
The 29-year-old Promise This hitmaker has embarked on a romance with American dancer Holloway and he has been given the seal of approval by her mother, who had a strained relationship with her daughter's ex-husband Ashley Cole, reported a publication online. "Cheryl has described Tre as the polar opposite to Ashley. He's intelligent, caring and understanding. Many people think Tre's like a blend of Cheryl's exes, but he's a well brought up middle-class boy with nice manners, just like Cheryl's previous boyfriend Derek Hough," a source said. "Yet he's also got an edgy vibe to him, like Ashley. Importantly, Cheryl's mum loves him," it
added. — PTI
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Going the ‘Indi’genous way
After the success of Jism 2, Sunny Leone has become a household name. The actress has also been flooded with offers from several filmmakers. As announced earlier, she has started to prepare for Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming film Ragini MMS 2. For the role, the actress has also started to learn Bollywood dancing and has also appointed a Hindi tutor to teach her the language perfectly. Moreover, she is also watching top Bollywood movies to learn more about the films made in India. Now, it is learnt that the actress has made up her mind to dub in her own voice and not take the help of any voiceover artiste.
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Dimple: Rajesh had the DNA of a superstar
For the first time after Rajesh Khanna's death, his estranged wife Dimple Kapadia opened up about the time she spent with him. She said he was special and destined to be a superstar. “I have spent my entire life with him. I was 16 when I got married and I must say he was not a normal man but a very special man. There are so many things I want to say about him but one thing which strikes me is that he had the DNA of a superstar,” Dimple said recently, at an event in Delhi.
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Malaika Arora Khan (August 23, 1973, Mumbai) wife of actor Arbaaz Khan was a VJ in MTV India. Then she entered the world of modelling and appeared in many ads as well as cameos for Bollywood film songs. She did some hit songs like Chaiyya Chaiyya from the film Dil Se, Kaal Dhamaal from the film Kaal, title song from Heyy Babyy, title song from film Om Shanti Om. Recently, her item song Munni Badnaam Hui pushed on zenith of film industry. She will prove a versatile actress due to magnetic vibrations of Mercury and Venus. Malaika has long innings to play in future.
Getting the real picture
Giaa Manek, who got eliminated from Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 5 on in Colors, feels she had done better and was surprised at her ouster. She claims she is very popular and would have been in the show till the last leg.
Leaping ahead
