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Save Punjab’s youth: Sukhbir
Generation gap finds echo in Punjabi film
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Films are an extension of theatre, says playwright
Couple’s social messages connect with audience
City shows its myriad colours on R-Day
Police arrests one under NDPS Act
Book authored by PTUGZS faculty released
500 patients examined at eye check-up camp
Couple, 5-yr-old grandson killed in accident
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Save Punjab’s youth: Sukhbir
Bathinda, January 27 Laying special emphasis on gender equality, Sukhbir said the SAD-BJP government would strive to root out social evils. Expressing satisfaction over the recovery of drugs, the Deputy CM said despite Punjab being a transit point for international drug traffickers, the police manages to seize drugs and arrest the peddlers. "Punjab government is committed to continuing its crusade against drugs and drug trafficking and nobody would be allowed to ruin the youth of the state," the Deputy CM said. Regarding cases of criminal assault on women in various parts of the country, he said they were a grim reminder of the fact that the country has faltered in inculcating gender sensitivity among the masses. Society has also lagged behind in educating the girl child besides checking the menace of female foeticide, he pointed out. Sukhbir said it is time to launch a sustained programme for women empowerment. Strict legal provisions must be ensured to give stringent punishment to those involved in crime against women by setting up fast track courts. He informed that the state government has dedicated the year 2013 to the empowerment of women. Congratulating the people of Punjab, Sukhbir said the people of the state should feel proud that most sacrifices made in the freedom struggle were by them. Sukhbir said India's constitution is the most elaborately written constitution which has withstood the rigorous test of democracy. Sukhbir, earlier inspected the parade before taking salute from the march past led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajpal Singh. Tableaux of different government departments were showcased on the occasion. Sukhbir honoured the freedom fighters, handed over tricycles to the physically challenged and sewing machines to women. The Deputy CM also distributed commendation certificates to sportsmen, social workers and children. Prominent amongst those present on the occasion were the IG, Bathinda Zone, Nirmal Singh Dhillon, District and Sessions judge Jaspal Singh, DC KK Yadav and Bathinda SSP Ravcharan Singh Brar. |
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Generation gap finds echo in Punjabi film
Bathinda, January 27 In the city today to promote the movie with the entire star cast, Pali Bhupinder said the movie is based on one of his plays "Me and My Story". The young stars of the movie include Milind Gaba, Pukhraj Bhalla (son of comedian Jaswinder Bhalla), Jasmeet Kaur, Karanjit Singh, Saibi Sodhi, Gunit Cour, Sukhman Brar and Jannatpreet. Veterans Guggu Gill, Jaswinder Bhalla, Razia Sukhbir, Parmod Pabbi, Ramnik Sandhu, Rajni Gujral, Arjuna Bhalla, Harmeet Sanghi and Gaurav Vij are also in the film that has been made over a period of five and half months. The star cast along with the producers Sandeep Kakkar, Dr JR Kakkar; co-producers Dr Surjit Singh, Lali Dhillon, Rekha Kakkar, addressed a press conference here today. Speaking about the film, Pali said the story centres on the generation gap among the parents and children in terms of attitude and approach towards life and other related issues. The character of Sahab, played by Pukhraj Bhalla, is a Sikh student who has shorn his hair due to some reasons that hurts his grandparents and parents. Tanbir is a girl who hates her father as he tried to kill her when she was in her mother's womb. Similarly, the character of Udit, played by Udit Sharma, is a computer genius but not very bright at academics and is looked down upon by the teachers. Milind plays the character of Parry from a Hindu family. Saibi Sodhi, who is the only theatre artist from among the seven stupids, plays the role of a wannabe cricketer from a middle class family who is bogged down by the cost of the game. Gunit Cour, who plays the character of Divya, falls for her teacher, while actor Sukhman Brar, who plays the role of Saivi, is a boy from a rich family who feels lonely. "Everyone has one thing or the other to correlate with real life. Every person in the audience will feel connected to this movie, which is its USP," said comedian Sandeep Kakkar. The musicical score is by Jeetu while the lyrics have been penned by Pali Bhupinder Singh and Aksh Mehraj. Kamal Khan, Ashok Masti and Milind Gaba have lent vocals. Harshdeep Kaur has added to the film's music. Producer Dr JR Kakkar said the movie was shot in and around Moga and has a very interesting concept, right from the story line to cinematography by Dhirendra Shukla. The star cast later entertained visitors at Mittal Mall as well as Hotel Five Rivers in the city.
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Films are an extension of theatre, says playwright
Bathinda, January 27 Without any glamorous star cast or Punjabi singer to bank upon, the movie's director Pali Bhupinder Singh, a well-known playwright and theatre artist, took up the task of distributing the film himself. "Stupid 7 is an experiment of seven stories of seven youngsters woven together. When we approached the distributors to market our movie, they made fun of us saying either the movie should be re-christened as Jatt Stupid 7 or Stupid 12," said Pali while talking to TNS here today. Pali has taken a conscious decision to release this non-glamorous and close to reality movie across Punjab, Haryana and Delhi in 50 theatres. Helping him in his quest to deliver the best from Punjabi theatre to Punjabi cinema are singer Ashok Masti and a handful of his other close friends. A theatre man, Pali decided to make the movie as he believes that it is the "theatre's right to make a movie". "Cinema is nothing but an extension of theatre and we can't mutely let the singers' band hijack our creativity. I had this strong urge to bring out the canvas of my thoughts out in the open," he added. The initial budget of the movie was around Rs 70 to Rs 80 lakh, which increased to Rs 1.76 crore after Pali had to market the film himself. The resources were meagre. With no help from any big sponsor or industrial house, Pali's friends contributed in making the movie that claims to break away from the run-of-mill comedy, romance and pulsating Punjabi yo-yo music. "If the collections of Tu Mera 22, Main Tera 22 and Saddi Love Story are taken into consideration, we know that the Punjabi audience does not have a regular flavour for comedy and romance. As the Punjabi cinema goes experimental, so does its audience. People want something new and original," he added while underlining the fact that this was a risky venture. The movie has been a family venture with his wife Sandeep Kakkar, daughter Palvika Singh and son Shahbaz helping him. Pali asked his children to record the conversations with their friends in order to understand the exact language and thought process that the younger generation goes through. "While going through these recordings, we found that the teenagers converse in Hindi, English and Punjabi alike. We then decided to throw in Hindi in this Punjabi movie. Thirty per cent of the movie has been shot in Hindi when it depicts the characters of two teenagers from a Hindu family," he added. The movie has ace comedian Jaswinder Bhalla in a serious role. Even the rustic and well-built Guggu Gill, who is known more for his baritone, will be seen in the sombre role of a strict father. "Both Jaswinder Bhalla and Guggu Gill worked for us out of sheer love for cinema," said Pali.
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Couple’s social messages connect with audience
Bathinda, January 27 Vinay Mahajan and Charuk Bharwada from Loknaad, Ahmedabad, presented their much acclaimed play, "Hum Insaan Hain", before an enthusiastic audience. Through the presentation, Charul and Vinay raised issues like the Shruti abduction case, Kiranjit murder case in Mahal Kalan, Damini gangrape case in Delhi in Punjabi in their bid to connect with the local audience. They presented the pain of being a woman and the testing times that the fair sex is facing. Earlier, the Manch released audio and video cassettes of Vinay and Charul, awarded them with a memento and released a calendar. President of the Plus Manch, Amolak Singh and a member of the state committee Attarjit Singh said that for the last 28 years, the function was being held at Jalandhar. It was for the first time that the function was being held outside Jalandhar. From now on, the function would be held at different places, he added. Jagat Singh, Lachhman Singh Kotra Kaura, Lok Sangeet Mandali, Bhadaur, Lok Sangeet Mandali, Jeeda, Beant Jethuke, Chetna Kala Kendra, Barnala, Amritpal, Navdeep Dhaula, Lok Sangeet Mandali and others presented songs on different challenges that society faces. At the concluding ceremony, Vinay and Charul came up with their presentations like "Kitthe Gaiyan Maa Saddhe Hisse Diyan Loriyan", "In Dinon", "Beta Jaldi Ghar Aana", "Mandir Masjid", "Janane Ka Haq Hai", "Meri Baari Hai" and others. At the end of the function, the lights were switched off in the auditorium to mark the darkness that prevails in society. The darkness was dispelled by lighting candles, which signified knowledge and wisdom.
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City shows its myriad colours on R-Day
Bathinda, January 27 The Central University of Punjab celebrated the Republic Day at an impressive ceremony. Vice-Chancellor, Dr Jai Rup Singh, inspected the parade of the security staff and hoisted the national flag. In his speech, he emphasised on the need to create equal opportunities for all, so that everyone can contribute towards the growth and development of the country. Prof P Ramarao, Dean Academic Affairs, spoke about the role of quality education and need to create employable graduates so that educated people can efficiently contribute towards creating a new India. The programme concluded with the singing of the national anthem. At Top Ranker School, Nathana, inter-house competitions were held to mark the day. Students pasted tricolour tattoos on their cheeks. School management committee members and principal Baljit Kaur made the students aware of the importance of the day. At the office of District Congress Committee, party workers and volunteers also celebrated the day. District president Ashok Kumar hoisted the Tricolour. At the Public Library, president of the library, Dr HS Dhaliwal unfurled the flag. Students of Arya Samaj School sang the national song, while the students of Sarv Hitkari Vidya Mandir presented a dance item against female foeticide. Senior Deputy Mayor, Tarsem Goyal, spoke on the relevance of the day. At Lala Sant Ram Memorial Library, the founder and chief patron of the library, Kulwant Rai Aggarwal and president of All India Freedom Fighters' Successors Organisation, Yashpal Bansal unfurled the flag. They emphasised on making the youth aware of the ill-effects of blindly adopting the Western culture.
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Police arrests one under NDPS Act
Bathinda, January 27 A case under Sections 18, 61, 85 of the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused at the Nehianwala police station. Four booked for snatching mobile phone Police have registered a case against four persons for threatening and snatching a mobile phone and purse containing Rs 1,250. In his complaint to the police, Kamlesh Kumar of Arjun Nagar, said the incident took place near Duggal Palace where the accused, Akash and Arjan Singh of Gopal Nagar, Jagjit Singh of Parasram Nagar and Sonu of Janta Nagar, snatched away his mobile phone and purse. He added that he raised an alarm and the policemen standing nearby caught hold of the accused with the help of the area residents and some passersby. A case under Sections 382 and 34 of the IPC has been registered against the accused. One arrested, two booked for theft Pamma, a resident of A case, under sections 457 and 380, of the IPC has been registered against the accused at the Nandgarh police station. In another incident, police booked Harpal Singh and Chhinda Singh, residents of Doomwali village, for stealing three LPG cylinders, a gas stove and a television set. The stolen material is worth nearly Rs 20,000. Police has registered a case against the accused under Sections 457 and 380 of the IPC at the Sangat police station.
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Book authored by PTUGZS faculty released
Bathinda, January 27 College faculty members, Ishwinder Singh Bhullar and Ramandeep Kaur, have authored the book. The book was released by campus director Dr Jasbir Singh Hundal. Dr Hundal said the book would be of help to the students of the polytechnic wing. He also congratulated the authors for their achievement and motivated all young faculty members to follow in their footsteps. Bhullar expressed his gratitude to all the teachers whose guidance made the venture possible. He especially thanked Dr SK Bath and Prof Gagandeep Kaur for their whole hearted support and encouragement. Speaking on the occasion, cordinator, electrical engineering department, Dr SK Bath appreciated Ishwinder Singh Bhullar and Ramandeep Kaur’s dedication and passion towards their academic responsibilities. Head of the chemistry department, Dr Gursharan Singh, registrar Prof GS Bath, heads of various departments and faculty members were also present at the function held to mark the book release.
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500 patients examined at eye check-up camp
Bathinda, January 27 Managing director, Dr Ajay Gupta, said besides examining 500 patients, 196 patients were also identified to undergo a free cataract removal surgery. He added that the camp marked the opening of the multi-speciality hospital with all modern state-of- the-art amenities. The new multi-speciality hospital is from the house of Ludhiana Hospital. The hospital, in collaboration with the Canada-based NGO Guru Garib Niwas Society, provided free eye lenses and eye surgeries were conducted for free. All the 196 patients were operated upon and discharged. Present on the occasion were the members of the hospital’s critical care unit and chest specialists Dr Mohit Garg and Dr Milinda Gupta, laproscopy surgeon Dr Vikas Jindal, eye and phaco surgeon Dr Kashish Gupta, gynaecologist Dr Monica Gupta, radiologist Dr Nidhi Gupta, Microbiologist Dr Pooja Gupta, orthopaedician Dr Divakar, besides others.
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Couple, 5-yr-old grandson killed in accident
Bathinda, January 27 A speeding truck hit their motorcycle when they were on their way back to their village, Lehra Dhoorkut. The volunteers of Malwa Sahara Club said the couple and their grandson died on the spot after the truck hit their bike. The volunteers added that while the son of the couple had died around four months back, their daughter-in-law got married again just a few days back. A case in this connection has been registered by the police.
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Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal called upon the parents to keep their children away from drugs by taking special care of them.
Addressing the gathering after unfurling the national flag at the 64th Republic Day function at the multi-purpose stadium here, Sukhbir said his party would continue its crusade against the drug menace.
The Punjabi movie from the thespian-turned-director Pali Bhupinder Singh, Stupid 7, highlights the seven stories of seven youngsters who battle the odds that the youngsters face these days.
Bathinda, January 27
Bathinda, January 27
