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Getting lucky
They keep coming back, pretty regularly now; in 'vain' haphazardly parked vanity vans with a bunch of people permanently parked outside! Then there is another group of 'we-mean-serious-business' guys (the production unit), each one wearing a baseball cap, and then a serious-looking guy, who comes across as the most-hassled. Movie crews coming to Chandigarh are a regular affair now!
This time it is Shammi Chabbra's directorial venture Lucky Kabootar that gets parked in the happening market of Chandigarh — Sector-17. A Bollywood film with a Punjabi backdrop, it boasts of an interesting star cast - Eijaz Khan, Kulraj Randhawa and Sanjay Mishra, who have been lucky in their own right. We dig in more.
Direct point: Shammi Chabbra
Shammi Chabbra has directed a couple of music videos before taking up the film Lucky Kabootar. An entertainer, the movie will have the right mix of comedy, action and family drama. Shammi, who has dedicated his first project to Late Raj Kanwar, says he has a different advice for the audiences this time. "Lucky Kabootar is fun film, a comedy with lots of thrilling moments. "It is a Bollywood film with a Punjabi backdrop, in a place called Luckypur. It is the story of two lead characters, Eijaz Khan, who plays Lucky Singh, and Kulraj Randhawa, who plays Lakshmi, and how their dreams come true at one point, crash in another instant and how they rebuild them again," he says. Lucky Kabootar, produced by Anita Raj Kanwar and Karan Raj Kanwar, is being shot in Chandigarh and peripheral areas of Punjab. The film will have songs from Mika, Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan and Labh Janjua.
Actor calling: Eijaz Khan
He made every Punjabi girl fall in love even as he hit the screen with his sexy smile and turbaned look in Tanu Weds Manu. Actor Eijaz Khan wouldn't divulge much on his role in Lucky Kabootar, but it was his role in Tanu Weds Manu that gets him to talk. "I wasn't convinced about the role in the first go but my director was, so I went along with it. However, I definitely prepared for the role, I grew my beard for almost a year and got the guy on the set to tie me a turban the way it should be," he says. This is how an actor prepares! "I respected the role completely, I wouldn't smoke when I was in the get-up," adds Eijaz, who is currently focusing only on films. "I am being approached to play the same kind of role as in Tanu Weds Manu, but I wouldn't mind doing something that is different."
Role call: Kulraj Randhawa
Her dimpled smile and beautiful face sparkles as she plays her character in Lucky Kabootar. "Everyone expects me to play a Punjabi girl; I think I should now play Lakshmi," she laughs.
It is hard to remember a good comedy film with Sanjay Mishra pulling a few gags. In Lucky Kabootar; he plays a 'baba' and is pretty excited about the role. But stereotype is one word that gets treated in a different way. "Even Amitabh Bachchan does stereotype roles; actors try to be different in their own way. I am doing a film with Rajat Kapoor where I play interesting character," he adds. A pass-out from the National School of Drama, Sanjay is not doing theatre because he wants to concentrate on one thing at a time. "I want to justify whatever I am doing. Theatre is a full-time job and I am not getting very interesting roles for theatre as well."
jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Romantic at heart
While the audiences sitting in the theatre laughed their hearts out seeing the characters of Punjabi movie Ajj De Ranjhe whip up punches, dressed as an inspector a well-known face, made the actress fall in love (on screen) with his charisma and romantic gaze. Neither had people seen that before nor the actor and 'must-have comedian of every Punjabi movie — Gurpreet Ghuggi. This is for the first time that Punjabi audiences saw a streak of romantic actor in him, with of course the humourous touch. You cannot for once take away the comic lava that flows in his veins. Here, the volcano erupts yet again. This floppy worked
I have always been very sure of what I can do. I know for a fact that
neither comedy nor romance can be faked. I probably had this romantic floppy lying inside me somewhere; now that I have used it and it has worked also let's see how it shapes up. In Ajj De Ranjhe' the role demanded a romantic angle, so I shaped up my personality according to it. It's all about IQ
Many movies are being made on this genre, which is a good thing, but what scares me is that out of the 50 people making comedy, two or three will give good comedy and the others will just offer below-the-belt humour. How much juice can you extract from a sugarcane or lemon? For people to make good comedy the entire team should be of mavericks and their IQ level should also match. We don't have an Indian Penal Code that would allow only some people to make comedy! When I become a director
I still feel that I have to see some deep emotions in Punjabi films. If I were to be a director, I would pull out talent through a chimta from the actors. Anyways, this is what directors always try to do within the time constraints. I was once a small cloud
I used to do theatre as well as serious roles in serials, but they were never noticed. It was like a cloud that wasn't noticed. But no regrets, I would want to do whatever I possibly can with the given platform. Now, a comic romantic actor
I am not in the race to excel in Bollywood; I want to contribute my best to Punjabi cinema and this is what I am doing. Maybe, I would want to play a comic romantic character now. Akki and me
I am already working on the script of the Punjabi movie that is being made under Akshay Kumar's banner and my production house. It would be a good thing to see. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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On a purse string
Handbags have always been a woman's proud possession. Just like apparels, they change with every season. And with the beginning of the autumn/winter season, new collections have hit the market, what we see are bags of different shapes, sizes and of course bright colours, going against the norm that bags in fall and winter should be darker and simpler.
"Diplomats and briefcases are among the new models of this autumn/winter collection. Though the sizes vary, but it is the perfect choice for a working woman. Other than that we have the rectangular bags and clutches for the fashion conscious," says an employee from Benetton at Paras Down Town Square. "Miniature purses and wristlets are also to be seen in this season," he adds. Geometric volume is also in vogue and we see plenty of designs in cylindrical shape. Fur is another material that you see on bags this season and that can vary from a complete bag to a small inset, edge or handles made in fur (though they are not a very practical choice). "Big bags have been quite popular and they continue rising on the popularity chart," says Sanjay, manager, Shoe Tree in Sector 17. "Other than this, we have the shoulder bags which are becoming quite popular. The only change is they have become smaller and have a well-defined geometric shape. Slings like chains are also getting attention, so is suede leather in varied colours," he adds. Talking of styles, animalistic prints are also popular along with patterns and bright embroidery. Colour is a priority, so brighter, the better. The most fashionable colours of bags are black, electric blue, brown, brick red and purple. The Westside in Industrial Area has some great designs in bags. From tiny bags to chic leather ones there are envelopes, briefcase bags, clutches that you can choose from.
Bag it
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B-town's sizzling new pairs
Brand new duo
Ranveer-Deepika: The sensational actors of GenNext will play traditional Gujarati lovers in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Romeo and Juliet adaptation titled Raam Leela. After a few controversies, Deepika has become Leela. These two have been meeting up to get comfortable with each other on screen. Filming begins soon and they will play passionate lovers.
Three to tango
Kareena-Arjun-Randeep: Randeep Hooda's career is going great guns. Kareena will romance Arjun Rampal for the first time though they have shared the screen before in Ra.One (Arjun had a twenty minute role in it and most of his scenes were with SRK!). Kareena will also get naughty with Randeep Hooda and they are working together for the first time. In fact, it is the first time that Randeep is working with an A-list superstar!
First time lovers
Priyanka-Imran: Imran Khan and Priyanka Chopra have been signed on for Tigmanshu Dhulia's first romantic directorial venture titled Milan Talkies. It is for the first time, the director is working with the actors. The movie is a small-town love story that shows that falling in love is still difficult in interiors of India even though we have mobiles and Internet. In the dreamland
Katrina and SRK: This is a dream pair in a dream film. Katrina will romance SRK in Yash Chopra's comeback romantic film. SRK is the eternal romantic hero and Katrina is the ideal Yash Chopra heroine. Watch the romance unfold and find out whether Katrina can act on November 13. Odd one out
Shahid-Sonakshi: Shahid and Sonakshi will be doing Prabhudeva's directorial venture together. Shahid is adorable and cute but Sonakshi looks too mature in front of him. She is probably even taller and broader than him. We wonder how they will look on screen!
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Akshay doubles up
While some actors rarely get any double roles, it looks like such parts are coming effortlessly to Akshay Kumar. The actor, who was seen in a double role in Rowdy Rathore, a couple of months ago, will again be seen enacting two characters in his upcoming action comedy, Khiladi 786. He's also producing the film along with composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya.
Initially, the producers along with director Ashish R Mohan were planning to cast one of the top actors for the role of Akshay's brother. But casting a big star would also mean scheduling the shoot according to his dates. After considerable thought, it was decided that instead of chasing a major star for his dates, it would be better if Akshay himself played the part.
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Preity postpones Ishkq In Paris
Preity Zinta has further postponed the release of her upcoming home-production Ishkq In Paris to November 2.
The film was expected to release on September 21 but later it was postponed to October 5. However, the release is now further postponed. "More time is required for the post-production of Ishkq In Paris so decided to postpone the release to the 2nd of NOV! Too much to do and too little time," Preity updated on Twitter. Interestingly, Sridevi's comeback film English Vinglish is releasing on October 5, which has created quite a buzz in India and at international film
festivals.
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Salman loves sleeping
One thing that Salman Khan hates is being bothered while sleeping. He likes to catch up on his forty winks in pin-drop silence.
Even a small sound can wake up the actor, leaving him a little irritated. That's the reason why the actor, while getting his vanity van done, has taken care to keep the decor to minimum so that there won't be any disturbance. "Salman has strictly instructed the professionals doing up the interiors of his van,” said a source.
—HRM
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Voice of America
The glitz, drama, the spinning red chairs and the charming judges- Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, and Cee Lo Green, are back with the third season of The Voice. A Mark Burnett production, The Voice is the only music reality series to have been nominated for four Emmy awards this year, knocking off American Idol. The Voice with the four forces of music industry in USA as judges and the most impressive range of singing talent will have an exclusive double premier in India on September 15 and 16 at 6 pm.
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Horror-struck
Pankhuri Gupta aka Disha from Star Plus' Pyaar Ka Dard is very much traumatised these days. Recently she had a back to back marathon of horror movies at her place with her friends. The actress got so scared after the session that she would refuse to stay anywhere alone on the set. But the worst came when Nakuul aka Aditya learnt about the incident and decided to play a prank on his co-actress. The prank scared her so much that she ran out of the set screaming bhooth bhooth!
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Head over heels
There is always something exciting about high heels. For both-women who learn to sashay like a diva in them and men who ogle at the divas. Kajal Gupta is one such heel lover. We find out her sense of style. Your sense of style is… Anything that is cool and comfortable. As long as I feel like the diva that I am, I am totally comfortable. Latest addition in your wardrobe... A hot pair of black heels from Mochi. Brand freak or street junkie? I am a fine blend of both. Whenever I get on with shopping, nothing matters. Choose a look-sporty, glamorous or chic? I am all sporty. Your style icon would be… Sonam Kapoor. She is trendy and extremely comfortable in whatever she wears. Who's the worst dressed celebrity around? I just hate how Rakhi Sawant dresses up. She can't understand style or learn how to talk. One fashion trend you just don't understand… Strange golden brown streaks in the hair. The hair look like they have been burnt. It's best to stick to a global colour. Your take on accessories… Just a plain sexy watch or a bracelet with a bag are perfect. One thing that boosts your confidence? No second thoughts, my heels. All of them. Who would you like to be dressed up by? Pernia Qureshi. She is Sonam Kapoor's stylist and is doing a great job. (As told to Vasudha Gupta) If you think you fit in the profile, get in touch with us at lifestyletribune@gmail.com. We'll sift the best from the rest.
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Wings of desire
Vishvesh Khanna Chicken snacks are very popular for hors 'devours and form an ideal accompaniment with a drink in the evening both for alcoholic and non-alcoholics. Usually it is the norm to serve the much-favourite chicken tikka or a dish of dry chili chicken. Sometimes we need the juice of the bones too, to seep into the chicken piece to make it more succulent. These chicken wings look good and taste crispy too. Buffalo chicken wings
18-20 no chicken wings (disjointed) 100gm margarine Oil for frying
(Khanna is an executive chef) — As told to Poonam Bindra
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Barfi
Producers: Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapoor Director: Anurag Basu Starcast: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana DCruz, Akash Khurana, Sumona Chakravarti UTV Motion Pictures produced Barfi stars Ranbir Kapoor, who essays the role of a deaf and mute character along with Priyanka Chopra and Ileana DCruz. Barfi is a fun film, an Indian interpretation of Mr Beans. It is a romantic comedy set in the 1970s about how abnormal people can make a relationship work. Ranbir Kapoor's deaf and dumb act has been a talking point. Everybody is eagerly awaiting his role as the charming Murphy. The audiences will see a lot of Bengal because Barfi is set in Darjeeling, North Bengal. Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal
Producer: Aparna Hoshing Director: Manish Vatslya Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal, starring Ravi Kissen, Manish Vatslya, Sharat Saxena, Yashpal Sharma and Govind Namdeo, is based on the lives of four criminals in Bihar, who form a close-knit group. With a master-plan in hand, they come to Mumbai. Everything goes as per their plan till one of them has a change of heart. Interestingly, Manish Vatslya, who plays a lead character in this movie, also makes his debut as a director in Bollywood.
—Dharam Pal
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Prachi Desai turned 24 this week. She recently returned from the US and visited Atlanta and has come back with great memories. She will begin shooting for Saamy with Sanjay Dutt and is flying high because
Hollywood comes calling
Zarine Khan has no films in Bollywood. She was last seen in a few scenes in Housefull 2. She has been offered a Hollywood film called Chimera opposite Billy Zane and is contemplating whether or not she should take it.
Bipasha Basu has been having emotional outbursts because of her movies. She broke down on the sets of Aatma as well after an intense emotional scene. She had also broken down while shooting for Raaz 3.
Twinkle Khanna is due later this month. This will be Akshay and Twinkle's second child. Aarav, their first born, is 11 years old. Moreover, the town is buzzing with the predictions over whether it's going to be a boy or a girl. Celebrity numerologist Bhavikk Sangghvi predicts that it will be a baby girl this time. He also predicts that the child will be a healthy one and the delivery will be safe and easy. |
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