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Hip Hip(py) hurray
There is something about the 70s. And to recreate the magic, you might have to pull out an old pair of John Lennon-framed goggles from the most cherished belongings in your parents' closet. Let's look at it through the translucent sepia-coloured glass; it's a peculiar sort of brown study that will lead you on to a better understanding of the era. The first that comes to notice, during the delightful chase down the memory lane, are the bell-bottom pants and the beautiful fringes, which compliment the brown ringlets. The 70's emerged fresh out of the socio-political commotion across the globe that stirred the aching need for revolution and peace, thereby the ideology — 'power to the people'.
The decade witnessed the rebels of a sort — the Hippies. The sentiment of peace during the 70s finds a resounding cry in the second decade of the 20th century in terms of both social and political democracy. Perhaps that reasons the urban hippie's fashion statement. Be it the harem pants that took over the fashion choice of the youth a few years ago or the loose natural-blown heavy curls with fringes, we are heading rapidly to the 70s when it comes to fashion. "Hippies have a very individualistic approach to dressing up that translates into their ideology. It essentially involves a lot of local elements, including the silhouettes, wooden jewellery, unkempt hair and needless to say, the loose pyjamas," says Nida Mahmood, a Mumbai-based designer. She adds, "The best way to pull out a hippy look is to wear a pair of zouave pants with a floral tee that compliments the flower power era. The main idea is to feel relaxed." Aryana Vala, whose proximity with the hippies is distinct, says, "We love colours and loose clothes. Also, long flowing hair is the way to hippy fashion. However, I believe that more than fashion, hippie culture is about cult. You either are a hippie or you are not." Raoul Lornie, a city-based photographer, adds, "Being hippie is a non-conformist's language that's translated into fashion. It is not a matter of dress, behaviour or economic status. Rather, it's a very philosophical approach to life that stems from the idea of freedom, love and peace. Hippie clothing is earth clothing; it has nothing to do with the production lines or designer wear. One can wear a lot of colour, head bands and beaded necklaces to support the look." Amit Kashyap, a Delhi-based designer, opines, "Hippies are all about being different, colourful and interestingly, most of them convey the idea of being natural through their clothing, which is either cotton during summer and woollen ponchos with loose pants during winters. They are intact with culture of the places they visit and it reflects in their vagabond look." Hippy fashion finds its roots in the culture that is essentially related to peace and love; it is a way of life that an individual opts for. It finds close proximity with nature and being natural never fades out of fashion. It defies all barriers that Oscar Wilde talks about when he refers to fashion as ugly and so intolerable that we have to change it every six months! Here's the seventies, embrace it or leave it, the truth is that you can never ignore it. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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The voice lives on...
If only seeing is believing, anybody who did not have the good fortune to attend a Jagjit Singh concert would actually never understand the magic he cast on his audience! Ask those who had the pleasure to be a part of one such concert and they would not need to try hard to recollect every moment. It resurfaces from the sub-conscious to the conscious mind naturally, just at the mention of Jagjit Singh's name! What follows are instances of how beautifully he sang, the ghazals he picked up for a particular concert, how people regaled every moment they spent listening to him and how the music weaved magic around them.
Jagjit Singh's birth anniversary on Friday is the perfect occasion to remember him. People from Chandigarh who knew him personally share anecdotes of the times spent with him. The morning prayer of the Strawberry Fields School has been composed by Jagjit Singh, forming an eternal connection with him even after his demise. Atul Khanna, director of the Durga Das Foundation, fondly remembers him, "Even children connected to his style of singing, which is usually thought of as the privilege of true music lovers." Sensitive to all causes that the Foundation supported, Atul recalls how Jagjit used to give him surprise calls in the morning, "He often called just to ask when you are inviting me for a meaningful cause." His ghazal Tere Aane Ki Jab Khabar Aayi tops the list of Atul's favourites. The maestro's ghazals beautifully expressed the most profound human emotions, love and sorrow, which is why his work has immortalised him. For someone like Kamal Tewari, who knew him for almost 45 years, his voice had depth that nobody else from his generation or even the present can match. "I was lucky enough to sing with him in the Kurukshetra University where we were together in 1964-65. Later in 1977, we sang together at a concert that was dedicated to Shiv Kumar Batalvi. We kept on meeting every now and then; he was always the humble ghazal singer." What made Jagjit Singh different from other singers was the fact that it wasn't his genre of music that made him popular; rather it was the other way round. Jagjit Singh single-handedly made people fall in love with ghazals. The effect was such that many filmmakers, besides the popular forms of music, began including a ghazal in their music albums. "He still remains our role model and will always be so," Kamal adds. If his fans world-wide are one measure of his popularity, another is that he held concerts on at least 300 days in a year! Dr SK Punia from Chandigarh, Jagjit’s close friend, recollects the four o'clock poetry sessions. "Poetry was as much his love as ghazals. He always wanted an excuse to visit Chandigarh because he had many friends here who shared his interests; then began the unending poetry sessions." Now when the same set of friends gather, the poetry sessions begin with a short payer for the departed soul. ashima@tribunemail.com
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Play on
A short story by Rabindranath Tagore makes the basis for the play Munna Ki Wapsi and the interjection of Kabir's dohas makes it special. Adapted and directed by P Chandrashekhar, Munna Ki Wapsi makes constant comparison between materialism and devotion, commitment and nonsensical sentimentality. A Centre for Education and Voluntary Action (CEVA) production, it is the second outing of this play; the previous one was staged in August last year. "The response was heartening," says GS Channi, honorary director, CEVA. The group aims to have at least 20 performances this year. "It takes huge effort to prepare the play. We are all open to stage it in colleges, schools, hostels and even house terraces so that it can reach maximum people," he adds. The play will be staged on Friday at the Tagore Theatre-18 from 7pm onwards. — Mona
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Building a dream
Mona Growing up in a rather small place Sunder Nagar in Himachal Pradesh to winning an Award for Excellence in Built Environment in the residential category from the Indian Buildings Congress, Archana Chaudhary is a story of hardwork and persistence. Presently the architect-planner with the Housing Board Haryana, Archana has slowly yet steadily built her body of work and she has an enviable list of awards to her credit. "When I first take up a new project, I step into the shoes of those who are actually going to live there. Keeping in mind the constraints of the site and the requirements, I begin the work," says Archana. She shares her success mantras. Keep working hard This is the first and the last quality one needs to be a winner. Born to an engineer father and a home-maker mum, I worked hard at each step. Topping CBSC in class 12, I studied in Chandigarh College of Architecture on scholarship. A gold medalist there, I continued with full gusto in the government job I opted for. Ten hours is the minimum that I give to my profession, including on weekends, when I also travel for seminars and more. Slog…if you really want to make a difference in life! Commitment is essential There was not much on offer in Sunder Nagar when I was growing up. A neighbour pursuing architecture became my inspiration and I have not looked back since then. Studying in Chandigarh one could not escape Corbusier's influence. Right from my graduation days, I have spent hours in Capitol Complex and returned each time with a significant new detail. On my travels around the world, if I am interested in one thing - it is just how the construction has taken place. Assembly Building by Louis Kahn in Dhaka always intrigued me. One cannot fathom from the outside what lies inside, it's amazing to explore the mysteries once you are inside. Having said that, I make it obvious that I am not for glass facades at all! Remain updated Reaching on the top is easy; what's difficult is maintaining the position. What has helped me in my career is that I have always been updated on the latest in my field; be it material or technology. Family bonding Things at the professional front are way smoother if one has family support, especially if one is a woman trying to make a mark. I found support in ample in my engineer hubby and young daughter Poshika, who happen to be my best critics as well. They are so independent; it gives me liberty to pursue my profession with an open heart for I know that they will do well. It also prepares you better for the challenges that life throws at you. Keep exploring Being part of Indian Institute of Architects has given me the platform to put my varied ideas into practice. Next, I am all for more supportive environment for women in architecture. I have made a beginning for the same and got a positive response. Take any field today— business, Hollywood, Bollywood — chances are you would find five women in the top ten list. I wish to see that happen in my field as well! mona@tribunemail.com
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Vegan way
Sherlyn takes on a healthy challenge Sherlyn is known for doing the craziest things. Once again she took us by surprise, as she declared that she is going vegan. Sherlyn launched The Vegan Kitchen: Hollywood Style by Anuradha Sawhney along with designer Anita Dongre and actor Gulshan Grover. At the event, she narrated her story, "When I received a call from Anu ma'am inviting me for the event, I was not sure if I would be 'worthy', as I am a hardcore non-vegetarian. I then, decided to take on the challenge of going vegan". Sherlyn along with her publicist came up with a unique idea of going vegan for 30 days; every day Sherlyn will try one of the 'celebrity recipes', and post her feedback on Twitter. Sherlyn is ecstatic about her going vegan, "If I like the vegan way then, I will make it part of my lifestyle." Sherlyn feels positive that her determination will help her sail through the big challenge of following a diet which is free of meat and dairy. The Vegan Kitchen features vegan recipes by Sonam Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Vidya Balan, Yana Gupta and others and has received glowing reviews from the media!
Love knocks again
Actor prepares
Nargis Fakhri has an action-oriented role in John Abraham's Madras Cafe. So she is working and training hard to achieve a toned and athletic body. She even looked up documentaries of network journalists to prepare for her role. She is giving this role everything she has got and is thrilled about it!
It's a boy for Vivek!
Actor Vivek Oberoi and his wife Priyanka were blessed with a baby boy on Tuesday. The highly delighted father Vivek Oberoi declared the good news on twitter and he thanked everyone for their prayers and best wishes.
"Today is the most special day of my life! Priyanka and I welcomed our little angel into our world, a beautiful, healthy, divine baby boy!" he tweeted.
"I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for all the love, duas, blessings, prayers and aashirwaad you have sent us! Our son is truly blessed!" he said. When Priyanka was pregnant, Vivek climbed the holy hills of Sabarimala to seek the blessings of God for a healthy child and safe delivery for Priyanka. The new dad has taken a month-long paternity leave. Vivek is all geared up to be a hands-on father. "I have read, I don't know how many books, been to all the doctor's appointments with Priyanka, have been busy doing up the nursery... I just can't wait to be a dad and hold our bundle of joy," adds the actor who had been shuttling to and from Bengaluru so far. "I am feeling on top of the world already," shares Vivek excitedly.
My wife is the boss: Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis, the 57-year-old says he is still smitten with Heming, with who he has nine-month-old daughter Mabel. "Emma is just great. Just great. She's a great mother and she truly is very smart and very reserved and I just love her so much. She had a great modelling career when she was younger and you should see her in a bathing suit.
"She's the boss and she's the smarter of us both and I acquiesce to just about everything she thinks. I ask her opinion more than I ask anyone else's," he said. As well as Mabel, Willis, 57, has daughters Rumer, 24, Scout, 21, and Tallulah, 19, with ex-wife Demi Moore. — PTI
Jessica Alba can't stand gymming
Actress Jessica Alba hates working out and prefers dancing and running at home to keep herself in shape. The 31-year-old, who has two daughters —Honor, four, and 18-month-old Haven with her husband Cash Warren - said in an interview: "I like doing dance classes. That's fun. I like hip-hop class, mixed with like core Pilates-type exercises."
"And sometimes I do sprint intervals just because I hate working out. Anything where I have to do something but I can get my mind off of doing it, that's so much better for me than anything that's repetitive. Or the music has to be
loud and I have to be moving," Alba said. "So when I'm at home and I'm working out and I don't have a partner with me, I like to put bad television on. Usually a pretty embarrassing reality TV show and I do sprint intervals. So I'll sprint for a minute and walk for 30 seconds and do that on and off for 20-30 minutes usually," she added. —
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Double bonanza
Justin Bieber cheated on Selena with Rihanna?
Teen pop star Justin Bieber allegedly had an affair with Rihanna, according to a report. The teen idol is said to have cheated on his on-off girlfriend Selena Gomez towards the beginning of their relationship with the Umbrella hitmaker Rihanna. "It has devastated her," a friend of Gomez and Bieber said. The source alleges that 18-year-old Bieber got together with Rihanna after flirting with each other at a basketball game in Los Angeles back in February 2011.
"It really cut like a knife because it happened in February of 2011, when Selena and Justin had been dating for months and were falling in love," the friend said. "It's caused Selena to question their entire relationship. — PTI
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Khamoshiyaan to go off air
Star Plus' Mujhse Kuchh Kehti..Yeh Khamoshiyaan has been in doldrums ever since TAM started releasing weekly ratings after a break owing to digitalization. The show had fared disastrously on the rating chart in its initial weeks and various last minute creative changes made could not alter its fate. To top it all, the lead actor of the show, Mohit Sehgal, left the show for health reasons. And with the channel not providing creative inputs to the show, it was very evident that Khamoshiyaan was going to be short-lived. And now comes the confirmation on the show's closure. A reliable source said that Khamoshiyaan would end on February 23 with a maha episode. And Sanjay Leela Bhansali's big ticket fiction show Saraswatichandra will launch on February 25 and will take the 7.30 pm slot. Earlier, there was a speculation that Bhansali's show might be offered the 8 pm slot with Kaali Ek Punar Avatar getting pushed to the 11 pm slot. But with Khamoshiyaan's never-ending problems, the channel has decided to pull the plug off.
Rupali ties the knot
Rupali Ganguly aka Pinky of Parvarrish got married to NRI businessman Ashwin K Verma in a private low-key ceremony at her home. She was dating him for a while and had a gala reception for her close friends in Mumbai. She plans to go on a honeymoon soon
Ghamashaan entry
The legendary bad man of Indian films, Ranjeet, is soon going to enter Tota Weds Maina. Ranjeet will be essaying the role of Ghamashaan Thakur. Ghamasaan is a powerful man and his word is respected by everyone in Gulabganj. He dotes on his three sisters and can go up to any length to get what his sisters desire for. Unfortunately, one of his sisters falls in head over heels for Tota aka Gaurav Gera. Ghamasaan decides to fulfill her wish and kidnaps Tota.
Meanwhile Tota is extremely shocked and taken aback by the situation. Maina aka Kavita Kaushik decides to search for her beloved Tota. Ghamasaan aka Ranjeet says, "I am impressed with Kavita Kaushik and grabbed this opportunity to work with her. I have also seen Gaurav Gera's body of work and it was a great experience working with both of them." Catch this exciting and thrilling episode of Tota weds Maina on Sab TV every Mon-Friday at 10:30 pm.
Dramatic turn
New entry in Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha season 2 will soon shake up the story. Pallavi Gupta will play Beera's (Siddharth Arora) sister Ragini, who will later fall in love with Addu. Though Addu is currently missing since his childhood in the show, he will soon appear.
New slot for Amrit Manthan
To make their prime time slot stronger, Life OK plans to shuffle things. They now want their hit show Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev to be followed by a stronger show. So, they will launch their next big show Savitri at 8.30pm. But that doesn't mean Amrit Manthan which currently airs at 8.30pm is going off air. It will simply be shifted to a new slot.
Karan's perspective
Karan Mehra, aka Naitik from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is running from pillar to post, balancing Nach Baliye with his TV serial currently. But after four years of playing Naitik, he says he hasn't had enough. He thanks his wife Nisha who urged him to do serials as he couldn't relate to them. But it was doing Naitik that changed his perspective. |
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New Releases
Special 26
Producer: Viacom 18 Director: Neeraj Pandey Director Neeraj Pandey's previous film A Wednesday did good business. His upcoming film Special 26, a heist thriller starring Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee, Jimmy Shergill, Anupam Kher and Kajal Aggarwal, was shot in Mumbai and Chandigarh. The locations included a village in Chandigarh where Anupam Kher's character lives. Special 26 takes its foundations from the infamous robbery in a jewellery store in an opera house, Mumbai. Kajal Aggarwal plays the role of a school teacher. Watch this heist drama directed by Neeraj Pandey of A Wednesday fame at theatres near you.
ABCD Producer: Disney UTV Studios Director: Remo D'Souza ABCD Any Body Can Dance is produced by Disney UTV Studios. Remo D'Souza's directorial venture ABCD: Any Body Can Dance is Bollywood's first dance film in 3D. The film has Prabhudeva and Ganesh Acharya in pivotal roles while Lauren Gottlieb, global winner of So You Think You Can Dance, plays the female lead. The winners of Dance India Dance reality show Salman Khan, Dharmesh, Prince and Mayuresh also star in this film. Prabhudeva pays a tribute to Michael Jackson by doing MJ's signature moves in a song. The film also revives the original Muqabala….steps from his film Humse Hai Muqabala. — Dharam Pal
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Astro turf
ARIES: You won't be able to count on anyone, so if you are going out, prepare to walk, take a cab or stay at home and have friends visit you. Listen to what others have to say. TAURUS: Love can take a turn if you aren't thoughtful, generous and loyal. Be attentive toward the ones you love and let bygones be bygones. Start off on a clean slate. GEMINI: A chance to hook up with someone interesting will spark an idea for a new project. You can have all the fun you want, but make sure you have someone you can count on by your side.
CANCER: Be careful not to do anything that might get you into trouble. Visiting good friends will be a great way to bring in happiness. This is a good time to reflect LEO: You will dazzle everyone if you put yourself in the mainstream today. This is a perfect time to entertain or to let others entertain you. A chance to do things a little differently will lead to many more changes. Tarot message: Results are guaranteed if you stick to arrangements. Lucky
colour: Red. VIRGO: You will be in a cheerful and optimistic frame of mind. Romantic relationships will bring fulfillment and moments of tenderness. Social commitments will keep you busy. LIBRA: You will be enthusiastic about some developments in your personal life. Those in new romantic relationships may want to make a deeper commitment. Social events will keep you busy. SCORPIO: You will be in a very creative frame of mind and come up with innovative solutions, which will be appreciated by seniors and colleagues. Love life will bring fulfillment. SAGITTARIUS: You will want your space as you mull over recent events. Don't make financial decisions impulsively to avoid disappointment with the outcome. Make an effort to reach out to your partner. Tarot message: Be on guard against duplicity, fraud or trickery. Lucky
colour: Forest-green. CAPRICORN: You will be very inspired to make some changes to your lifestyle. Your insights and inputs will be valuable to colleagues as well as loved ones. Don't make impulsive decisions in personal relationship. AQUARIUS: You will be very optimistic about certain developments on the career front. Chance encounters will help you clarify some of your reservations about new business ventures. Your love life will be good. PISCES: You will have sudden insights into vexing issues and this will help put you in a cheerful frame of mind. Avoid getting into arguments with family members as things could spiral out of control. |
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The year ahead
If your birthday is February 8...
As you have been facing a lot of mental pressure recently, recreation and entertainment will help you relax. It's another high energy year and unexpected gains are foreseen. Spend some quality time in the company of people who love and care for you. You will make beneficial career changes if you present yourself in a professional manner. If travelling, make sure you carry all important documents. Your cheerful outlook helps you make lots of new friends. People feel like anything is possible when they're in your presence. Artists and visionaries are especially drawn to you. If you've ever wanted to begin a club, now is the time to do so. You'll get lots of financial support for this endeavour. Apply to prominent businesses for good gains and choose a programme that caters to creative types. There will be a lot to say about an unexpected and challenging meeting ahead. You remain calm. Think twice before giving your opinion. Being discreet will help; luck is with you. This year requires that you project self-control and discipline in all walks of your life. This will help you achieve a lot of success. Just maintain patience and study your family traditions carefully. You are sure to take advantage of a set of happy circumstances where whatever you touch will turn into gold! Beware of situations that don't convince you deep down. The stars could hinder your business. Don't risk everything; take decisions calmly. The stars are particularly positive for youngsters of this sign looking for a new job or specialising in a certain field. Although the honest road is rocky and rutted, the toll collector at the gate to the smoother route demands an exorbitant price. Once you see that progress is impossible without radical change, you will know that the games you are playing have little effect. Your mate will be there to help you place things properly, which will add to the beauty of your home. You need to do new things to improve your spirits. You will feel good in your mind and body. You secretly hope to achieve ambitious goals. You take things in your own hands. Success will come to you easily. Favourable events are likely at work. You will be able to see progressive signs in a relationship. Mood: Sentimental Compatible signs: Virgo, Pisces, Gemini Lucky days: Thursday Lucky numbers: 3, 9, 12. 39, 200
You share your birthday Sophie Choudry (February 8, London), who is a singer and a popular VJ. She made her Hindi film debut in David Dhawan's film "Shaadi No.1" in which she is paired opposite Zayed Khan. The film also stars Fardeen Khan, Sanjay
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