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Cinema scope
Conduct a quiz on film-making; those contesting would most likely know the job profile of a director and producer. Some would know what music directors, choreographers and playback singers do. However, very few would know about a section of unsung heroes and Karm Chawla, a cinematographer from Bollywood, has made peace with the fact and so has, as he says, sound producers, casting directors and other technicians. "That's how Bollywood has always been. If we don't get enough credit for our work, we don't even get brickbats when a movie flops," says Karm, who was at Dikshant International School, Panchkula, to conduct a film-making workshop.
So, it doesn't surprise him at all when people enquire about what he exactly does. "It's a question I am used to. Instead of dodging it, I happily answer it to ensure that at least some would know what a cinematographer does in a film." His job is to assist the director by creating appropriate ambience for a particular shot. "A shot is not just about a couple of actors, their dialogues and costumes. We go into details such as how much of light is required, what would make for a perfect backdrop and even the pressure of air that would bring the desired effect." He says that a cinematographer has to help the director shoot a scene as he or she has planned. Of the films he has worked for — Luv Shuv Te Chicken Khurana, Jannat 2 and The Dirty Picture — he found Jannat 2 the most challenging. "It was difficult to shoot at Nizamuddin in Delhi and we had a couple of shots there." It's here that the real task of a cinematographer begins, "Crowd management is not an easy job, but we need people around to bring in the real effect." Ironically, Karm didn't screen any of the films that he has worked for at the workshop because he feels children can do it on their own. "Bollywood is accessible to all and to a larger extent, even Hollywood is. I preferred world cinema instead and focused on films that can teach students the art of film-making." His list included a Japanese film, Kuku Jaro, and Children of Heaven, an Iranian film. Comparing Indian cinema to world cinema, Karm says even if Indian films don't boast of substance, they are better received around the world. "We are commercially viable and that's enough to prove how we excel over cinema of other countries." Karm, however, rues the fact that there aren't many film schools in India. He adds that there should be more than just a Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and Satyajit Ray Film and televsion Institute( SRFTI), Kolkata. "When the film industry is growing and crossing borders to make its presence felt at the international festivals, it's time we had schools that teach technical aspects of film-making." Or else, he says, those interested will have to find their own way, just the way he did. No wonder then, he has over 30 documentaries and several short films to his credit! "If there aren't enough resources, then what matters is passion." If one has it, formal education is reduced to a mere formality! ashima@tribunemail.com
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Sweet nothings
"Chocolates have become quite a hot favourite gift this Diwali. And it's the varied flavours in chocolates, cakes and cookies that attract people," says Nikhil Mittal, owner, Nik Bakers. With flavours that can leave you wanting for more, Nikhil adds, "We have endless flavours of chocolates, right from caramel to orange, rock chocolates to Belgium, but people these days like to indulge in something different. So, innovation is the key to success. Keeping this in mind, we have the Baklava rolls, English cookies, and a lot of egg-less cakes to offer." Introducing pies as Diwali gifts she adds, "We have included pies this season and apart from the regular apple pie, we have walnut, peach, peanut and caramel ones. Even packaging has been customised this year, with logos to suit individual tastes." Well, Tom Hanks was right in Forrest Gump when he said that you never know what you're going to get when you open a box of chocolates! "No doubt, chocolates are a pleasure to eat, but when they come in a pretty box they add to the delight," says Monica Sood from Monica's. She adds, "We have a variety in chocolates to offer, but cakes are our USP; right from plum cakes to brownies we also have velvet cup cakes and brownies." Having become a piece of art, chocolates are being presented in almost all flavours and designs. "Right from crunchy to fruits and nuts, to white and dark, there are endless flavours in chocolates, but what makes the difference is the packaging. So, this festive season a lot of importance is being given to it," says Rameet Bakshi from Crown chocolates. Go ahead and say cheers to chocolates this Diwali!
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Tress circle
Get ready to do some backcombing, puffing and add some drama to your hairstyle with hair accessories, as it's all about some chic styling in hair designs this festive season.
"Buns are back with a bang and so are hair accessories," says Azzem Khan from Stylo in Sector 19. He adds, "Since this is the festive season, women want hairstyles that are easy to maintain; so soft perms, puffing, spirals and curls are a lot in vogue. Other than this, hair accessories like flowers, frills and clips are quite a rage." Talk of colour and its mahogany, blonde, chocolate and mocha. Though styles this year celebrate the retro era, if you decide to stick to medium-length hairstyles, make sure you add some definition and volume to your strands. "Hairdos depend on facial structures and hair colours are entirely subjective. Plaits are quite in and so are curls. Fringes too are in, but it's the square fringe with some volume that is working well. And nothing is straight this season; so hairstyles go from plain-Jane to a glamorous girl," says Mohammad Aasif hair-stylist from Tress Lounge. He adds, "Accessories too are in, but it's the hair extensions that are quite popular. Colouring is in demand, but for the festive season it's the blend of two-to-three colours that is working well." So, get the combs, grab some clips and make a hair statement!
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Love to be natural?
“People are turning to all things natural, just because they believe there are no side-effects and these products are totally herbal. Other than that, companies that are promoting natural products are now packaging them in such a way that it appeals to the consumer,” says Anju Khanna from Styl studio, a beauty salon in Panchkula. She adds, “Earlier, ayurveda meant some herbs and potions in plastic bottles with homemade labels; they weren’t usually something to showcase, but with companies like Khadi, The Body Shop, Forest Essentials and Himalaya the concept of natural products has gone to a higher level.” Organic is taking the lead everywhere, so why not in beauty products? “People are thinking eco-friendly and these days it is all about going back to the roots,” says an employee from Fabindia, Chandigarh. “So ‘Made in India’ and nature-inspired beauty products are a natural choice,” she adds. Then be it soaps, shampoos, body lotions, kajal or face packs, the beauty segment of natural products is definitely growing. And with a brand like The Body Shop in Chandigarh, we are sure the takers for natural products are many. “The consumer has knowledge of natural herbs these days. All they want is a product that suits their skin and keeps it healthy as well as glowing,” says an employee of The Body Shop in Sector 17. Betty Nangia, holistic and skin care specialist from Betty’s organic skin care clinic in Sector 8, spells out the difference between natural and other beauty products, “It’s just like having fresh juice and juice from a tetra pack. Organic products add life to your skin and make the skin breathe. Although other beauty products yield instant results, they make your skin dependent on them; the moment you stop using these products the skin suffers from all kind of problems, unlike the natural products, which act slowly, but for a
lifetime.” No wonder then, natural products are a hit globally!
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Green thumb Satish Narula
Correct watering in winter annuals is very important. It depends upon the weather conditions, soil type and above all, the nature and type of plant in question. In case of some species like burf, the watering requirement is minimum. It is better to do frequent irrigations rather than too deep irrigation with prolonged gaps. In case fertilizers like urea etc are added later, its application should immediately be followed by copious watering. When the winter is at its zenith, the watering requirement reduces but in case of danger of frost, the application of irrigation helps ward off its damage. When it comes to selection of winter annuals for different locations in the home garden, one should be cautious and particular. The winter flowering annuals are called short day plants and need sun for maximum number of hours in a day. However, there are some dark corners in the home gardens where sun reaches only for a few hours or not at all. In such areas, you can grow salvia, cineraria, nasturtium, nemesia and to some extent petunia. In case you have a terrace and are growing plants in pots, you can keep these on rooftop to get maximum sun. The vegetable seeds are advised to be put in soil in stages as staggered planting so that you get the vegetables in small quantity over a longer period of time. Those who are about to plant now radish, turnip, carrot etc in their home garden, must keep the distance between rows at 45 centimeter and that between plants 7.5 centimeter and those who have recently planted and the seeds have sprouted, must thin out the excessive plants to maintain proper distance in rows. This will ensure quality produce. The winter is approaching fast and one can feel the nip in the air. This is the time when the deciduous fruit plants like peach, plum, pear, grapes, mulberry etc start shedding leaves to go dormant. This is a natural process, which facilitate plants to escape the adverse effects of adverse weather conditions. The gardeners should stop watering these plants so that the transition to dormant stage is smooth. (Narula is a senior PAU horticulturist)
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Cute is hot!
Trends come and go, fashion changes but being stylish is a constant factor. A stylish person draws a second glance and isn’t that what we all are looking for? The power to attract lies in the ability to carry oneself suitably. Let’s see what young B.Com student Preetika Goyal has to say—
For me, style means to be in sync with what is latest and dressing appropriately according to the occasion. I would rather go for the ‘cute’ look rather than the ‘hot’. One latest addition to your treasure of clothing or accessories… My purple jacket from Levis. Brand crazy or street pick-up? Brands preferably, but sometimes street pick-ups. Your style icon would be… Sarah Parker and if I can add I like my mom’s way of dressing too. Who do you think is the worst-dressed celebrity? Each to his own. But I think Rakhi Sawant would fit the bill! Which look would you prefer—sporty, chic or glamourous? Glamorous it would be. One fashion trend that goes beyond your comprehension… Hot colours in pants! Your take on accessories? Bangles and hair accessories are favourite accessories? Given a choice which designer you would like to be dressed by? Surely Manish Malhotra! What gives you a high on the confidence level? First of all I have to like myself and then of course compliments always give a high! —As told to Poonam Bindra
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Vineet Mishra This cocktail dedicated to the King of Romance Yash Chopra. Instructions Cocktail facts: Cocktail dedicated to the King of Romance Yash Chopra, who taught us the meaning of romance.
Ingredients (Mishra is a cocktail jockey)
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star track Shah Rukh Khan has everything one can aspire for . Yet, he has not forgotten his humble background... He is one of India's biggest superstars but Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan says it is lonely at the top and he is constantly fighting with the "feeling of emptiness". "There is something wrong in me. I sense it. I feel it but I don't know what it is," Shah Rukh said in an interview. "I have a beautiful family. I have a few friends with whom I spend lot of time. But believe me it is lonely at the top." Shah Rukh, who turned 47 recently, is in the process of giving final touches to his autobiography. "Somehow there is this feeling of emptiness. I have this restlessness, strangeness, which I fill up with my acting." The actor, who lost his father at the age of 15, recalled how his family was always short of money in his childhood. "Once, my father took me to show a cinema in Delhi. He did not have enough money. We sat near auditorium and he told me that it is wonderful to see the vehicles passing. "When I want to take my son out for a movie I should be able to show him the movie and not the cars," Shah Rukh said. He has been ruling the film industry
Real horror
Playing a possessed girl in 1920 Evil Returns had such an effect on actress Tia Bajpai that she took her onscreen persona home even after the day's shoot was over. The 24-year-old actress found it tough to switch back to real life after filming was over and her family members freaked out. "After a gruelling shoot on the sets where I was playing this tormented girl, it wasn't easy to get into a
Channelling creativity
Rapper Chris Brown wants to be an inspiration to children and is reportedly launching
Much in love with motherhood
New mother Adele is not going to employ a nanny to help her and fiancé care for their newborn son because she wants to raise the child herself. The 24-year-old Someone Like You singer became a mother for the first time last month and she is so besotted with her new son, she wants to take on most of the responsibility. Adele, who is engaged to charity worker Simon Konecki is said to have told friends, "I'm so in love, I've never felt this much emotion. I plan to spend the next six weeks in my "Adele says that she's proud of every inch of herself, but she's happy she can finally see her toes again. She is talking about getting pregnant again, but Simon reckons she'll change her mind after a few weeks of no sleep," a source said. — PTI
Cusack in Rush
High Fidelity John Cusack is developing a biopic about controversial US radio personality Rush Limbaugh.
The 46-year-old will star as the conservative host in the film which goes under the working title of Rush (2014). No further details have been revealed about the plot of the
biopic. — PTI
Splitsville for Leo, Erin
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has reportedly broken up with his supermodel girlfriend Erin Heatherton because he is not ready to settle down.
The 37-year-old, who has previously romanced actress Blake Lively and a string of
The Shutter Island actor is currently filming The Wolf of Wall Street in Manhattan with Martin Scorcese. DiCaprio had recently admitted he hasn't met the love of his life yet. — PTI
Harper’s designer wear
Harper Beckham, the 15-month-old daughter of style-icons David and Victoria,
Happy in their space
Actress Emma Stone has no plans to marry boyfriend Andrew Garfield anytime soon and wants to focus on career. The couple, who met on the set of The Amazing Spiderman, are both set to reprise their roles in the soon to be filmed sequel. Stone is eager to focus on her career and is trying to take their relationship slowly.
"There's no rush to get engaged. They are both young and ambitious. They just love spending time together. They are absolutely adorable together. They are the most normal couple I have seen," a source said. — PTI Good times:
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield
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chatter box Actor Karan Mehra of Amrit Manthan fame shares his eating habits and fitness mantra. Keeping it sporty
Food wise I eat everything served hot and with love. I prefer eating home cooked food and eat whatever that is made at home. The only thing I dislike eating is raw tomatoes. All in the mind Eat whatever you want, but burn it hard and try to finish dinner by 7 pm. Feel healthy and stay positive.
Sonali Bendre is glad that she doesn’t have to eliminate kids on the show, Hindustan Ke Hunarbaaz. She also admits that she would never let her son Ranveer to be part of talent shows as she doesn’t believe kids should be put through that kind of grind. Playing just: Sonali Bendre
All bags full
Vivan Bathena, model-turned-actor, has been seen in many shows, ads and movies too. He reveals his plan of action.
You must be exhilarated to be a part of Aamir Khan’s Talaash. Tell us about it Yes I am happy. I play a superstar. But I am not allowed to talk much about my role. How was it working with Aamir Khan? It was wonderful. He is a humble person and throws no tantrums. He would chat Did you also get to interact with Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji? I shot some portions with Kareena and she was very sweet. She is extremely talented and totally foucssed about her work. I had earlier done a Philips ad with her too, so she knows me from those days.
Ekta Kapoor might be the queen of soaps but now reality producers too are offering her lucrative deals. She has been offered to be part of the Indian version of American show Apprentice featuring Donald Trump. The makers are awaiting Ekta’s
reply.
Back on the job
Ready for the second shift
Tara Sharma has signed the second season of The Tara Sharma Show. The show is about capturing the daily and important events of her motherhood. Season 2 will begin with the day her second son, Kai was born. They have shot a lot of episodes in Thailand, Darjeeling, Mumbai, Cannes and London.
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Astro turf
ARIES: Take proper care of your diet. Love life will be exciting. A friend will be helpful. Financial matters will bother. Extremely positive future growth is likely. Singles will be on the lookout for a partner. Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your best interests.
Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 56
TAURUS: Make good use of the quite morning and you will be well prepared for the rest of the day. Personal relations will be neglected. Students: mind your language. Recognition and rewards are on the cards. Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle in your way to success. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 38 GEMINI: The card “six of wands” will give you extra rewards. Try to keep your schedule varied and flexible rather than letting yourself get pinned down in one spot. A female co-worker could be jealous of your achievements. Tarot message: Try to put your terms and conditions in writing. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 40 CANCER: Your card the “judgement” gives you strength and strong vision. Communication over legal matters, travel plans and education can be delayed. Work on hobbies will be successful.
Tarot message: Do not believe in empty promises. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 33 LEO: Today you will have difficulty in getting along with associates. Fraud and trickery will be the order of the day. Stop fretting, as the day will run according to its own schedule. Tarot message: Use careful judgment in handling issues involving property.
Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 44 VIRGO: Health needs some care. Do not be too much in a hurry to get financial plans underway. You might be able to do yourself a bit of good with the help of influential people. Stay at home and relax tonight. Tarot message: Plan your life to avoid delays that come your way. Lucky colour: Beige.
Magic number: 59
LIBRA: Today you are likely to spend money on astrology or philosophical books. Agreement made today can be very valuable to you. Later in the day, you should be able to collect some ideas for home improvement. Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of will-power. Lucky colour: Teal.
Magic number: 63 SCORPIO: The day starts with smiles and cheers. Business affairs are under control. Friends are pleasant, but not particularly significant. It’s a good day to release anxiety; stop holding on to old ideas. Tarot message: Take responsibility for your own action.
Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 26 SAGITTARIUS: Meeting new people will bring delightful opportunity for romance. Get out and about early; activity and social interaction will do you a world of good.
Tarot message: You can prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Violet.
Magic number: 54 CAPRICORN: Avoid speculation today. The married will enjoy a pleasantly romantic phase at home. Take proper care of your health. Be as cooperative as possible and make a special effort to help others.
Tarot message: Don’t reveal your plans. Lucky colour: Rust. Magic number: 40 AQUARIUS: Don’t rush to make any hasty decisions regarding your family matters. A younger member in the family may offer you a valuable advice. Defer a short journey. It is a day to go out and socialise. Tarot message: Don’t try to end a deadlock in one go.
Lucky colour: Grey. Magic number: 33 PISCES: Dispute over a small issue is possible at your working place. Women: don’t use harsh words. Beware of delays and postponement. Mixed trends will prevail throughout the day.
Tarot message: You gain by being practical; don’t be emotional. Lucky
colour: Green. Magic number: 48
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The year ahead
If your birthday is November 6...
Remember that interpersonal walls are created by mutual consent, so open your heart to invite in those with whom you want to share your life. The number six is a loving, stable and harmonious vibration. Ruled by Venus, you will be compassionate, stable, family-loving and trustworthy; if expressed negatively, superficial, jealous, possessive and unwilling to change. As lovers, Number Six have a deep dislike of discord and will generally work hard at keeping the peace. Don't try to discourage if you get the impression a partner or someone in the family wants to be more independent. Your negative reaction will only increase their feelings of restriction and restlessness. How do you handle this situation? It's a toss between compromise and complications. Giving others the space they need will show that you respect their feelings. It may also help you both realise how important you are to each other. You'll need it, as responsibilities at home, career concerns and personal relationships cry out for attention as you become more concerned with your hopes and happiness. The social side of romance may be on your agenda, so expect an increase in communications and activities with friends. Joining organisations and group activities will be rewarding. You may not want to talk about your emotions, but your need to be alone doesn't include your very best friends or lover, since you long for the deep emotional connections that can break through your current isolation. This is a very powerful time for pushing your romantic agenda forward. The key to success is in understanding your desires and being able to express them without making others feel uncomfortable or guilty. An alluring invitation to enter into your world of pleasure just might be irresistible to the right playmate. Get input from multiple sources at the outset of 2013. You're particularly open to different points of view now - an excellent state of mind for progressive synthesis, but be attuned to your automatic, preconditioned reaction to change starting from January. Avenues of needless spending are likely to crop up. Hence you should make efforts to rein in your expenditure. The year is favourable for enjoying good health most of the time. Mood: Anxious to shine. Compatible signs: Capricorn, Gemini. Lucky colours: Dark Orchid, Brown. Lucky days: Friday and Sunday.
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With Diwali knocking at our doors, the rush to buy gifts for our loved ones has already begun. And amidst the hunt for that perfect Diwali gift, a dash of sweetness always adds to the festive flavour. So, cheers to chocolates that have found meaning in flavours other than sweet.
While the trend of eating chocolates has changed over the years, Priya Garg, director, Ovenfresh, says, "Right from Belgium to Swiss chocolates we have crunchy, rice and flake chocolates to offer. Other than this, we have a variety in white, milk and dark chocolates. And not to miss is our liquor chocolates, but this we are making only on order." 
For a while now, it has only been back to the roots. And it’s not only about yoga and some traditional fashion, but also natural beauty products. As the international buzz gets louder and ayurvedic products get their due, the cosmetics sector sees a large number of buyers, especially for the ‘natural products’. After all who minds a natural glow!
Today let us discuss various gardening operations to be carried out in the ensuing fortnight. This is the most important time and the following operations should be carried out if you want to enjoy the best of your garden. The time to transplant winter annual seedlings is approaching fast. Some of the gardeners have already done that. The seedlings are very tender and life of the plant is also very short. It is therefore important to keep the bed clear of weeds as they eat into the resources and weaken the seedlings, thus lowering the quality of blooms. At the time of preparing the soil, make sure the manure you add is well rotten as otherwise your bed will be full of weeds and also white ants.
Your sense of style?
since his successful debut with 1992 film Deewana but Shah Rukh says he always had a fear of failure that his father went through. "I think my father was most successful failure in the world and I am proud of him," the actor said, adding that his father was a "handsome pathan". Shahrukh also got nostalgic about the moment when his father died and his body was brought home. "My sister just collapsed and for the next two years she did not recover from the shock. She didn't cry but she could not face the reality of our father's death," he said. "A lot of things which are Bollywood-like or flamboyant in me are actually to cover up my emotions. I don't have guts to be simple. To avoid depression I act." Shah Rukh said — PTI
switch on and switch off mode. Hats off to those who can do that, I can't for sure. "The film took such a toll on me that I carried the spirit with me to the dinner table as well. There were animalistic traits in me and I started speaking in a heavy bass voice at home as well," Tia said. Her family wasn't amused and after a while and when Tia's behaviour started freaking them out, they had a stern word with her that it was about time she drew a line between real and reel life. "After a while they didn't find it funny at all. My mom used to worry about what was wrong with me. When my brother said something, I started giving those weird looks to him, just like my character would in the film," said Tia, who had gone through a similar routine during her debut film Haunted — PTI
his new foundation to set a good example. The 23-year-old, who will remain under supervised probation until early next year for assaulting his ex girlfriend Rihanna in 2009, is launching his new charity the Symphonic Love Foundation in Los Angeles. "Chris loves kids and he's a real talented painter. He wants other people, especially kids, to be able to show their talent, paint and use their creativity. That's why he is who he is because he is creative and he's thinking outside the box. "He just wants to give back, you know, help others and wants the kids to have a shot. It's hard out there for [people] these days, so he wants to give back as much as he can," a source said. — PTI
pyjamas - everything I want is right here at home." "Adele has told us, 'No nannies, I'm going to be a hands-on mummy. She has also said that she's making it through the sleepless nights by watching films while breastfeeding," a friend said. Adele is also planning on taking her time getting back into shape and is even keen to provide her son with a younger sibling soon.
top models including Gisele Bundchen and Bar Refaeli, parted ways with the 23-year-old Heatherton last week after almost a year together because she wanted to take their relationship to the next level. "Erin wanted things to get more serious between them, but Leo is not ready to settle down. While it would seem amazing that he wouldn't want to settle down with one of the world's most beautiful women, Leo leads a charmed life," a source said.
allegedly has a 5000-pound designer wardrobe to make the most fashion conscious jealous. Despite being the newest member of the Beckham household, the adorable tot has managed to upstage the most fashionable couples in the world with her collection of outfits. Harper's fashion designer mum has spared no expense when it comes to purchasing her young daughter's clothes and the tot is always seen wearing stylish outfits, including a recent purchase of a Hot Pink Chloe smock dress priced at 103 pounds. It has been reported that Harper does not wear any outfit twice and that the former Spice Girl absolutely loves choosing new additions for her wardrobe. Harper is one of a long list of child style icons, including Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's daughter Suri. — ANI
I enjoy working out and playing sports. I go to the gym about four to five times a week and play football twice a week. This also largely depends a lot on my shooting schedule. I workout for at least two hours.
and joke with everyone. His stamina to work non-stop is commendable.
Dimple Jhangiani made an impact with Life OK’s Amrit Manthan, but then her character Nimrit was killed and another actor Ankita Sharma was roped in for the role. Though she was offered a good role in Qubool Hai, she didn’t take it as the makers of Amrit Manthan decided to add another twist and bring her back on the show.
Ethan Green Hawke (November 6, 1970) is an American actor, writer and director. He made his feature film debut in 1985 with the science fiction movie Explorers, before making a supporting appearance in the 1989 drama Dead Poets Society, which is considered his breakthrough role. He then appeared in White Fang (1991), A Midnight Clear (1992) and Alive (1993) before taking a role in the 1994 Generation X drama Reality Bites, for which he gained critical acclaim.