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Let there be light
A bird flies on two wings —the conventional truth and the ultimate truth. This is what gifted installation artist Sheba Chhachhi believes in and understands —to get on in the world,even in the realm of art, one needs to balance the mundane and the profound. While her works are highly individualistic , there is also an attempt to deconstruct the autonomy of the self by echoing universal concerns. A commercially successful artist who has done the tightrope balance between selling at galleries and finding a space in prestigious museums, she says, "To find a platform for works that are not saleable there has to be something that is commercially viable." If her moving image light-boxes fromYamuna series sold like hot cakes at the India Art Fair for her large photography project, she put in a rider that only public institutions can buy it. For the artist whose journey began as an activist the lines between activism and art fuse. A staunch feminist, ecological concerns are equally important to her. She elucidates,"Environmental issues are an extension of my feminist beliefs. Patriarchy is about control over a woman's body and mother earth." Feminism is the ground from which she springs and moves to other genuine issues leading to politics of contemplation. Research is the backbone of her enquiry, often so extensive that only a tip of it reflects in her works. For her work When the Gun is Raised, Dialogue Stops: Women's Voices from the Kashmir Valley she sieved through newspaper clippings dating back to 1942. The trigger for an idea she shares could lie in a newspaper report or in a simple walk around a public library or say a traffic jam. Research also translates into techonological experimentation. Over the years she has evolved a remarkable technique moving images in a light box. The need to develop this methodology she explains thus, "The quality of attention it commands as it forces the viewer to slow down and look at something that is neither still nor like a video." She doesn't use technology for the heck of it only to impregnate her works with layers. In Rogi Bhogi about genetically modified foods she used gaming technology. As she intends to alter the relationship of viewing she is not satisfied with what she has achieved. Working on adding a new layer to her moving images ,however it's the last slide The Water Diviner during the lecture at the National Art Week organised by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademy that holds the key. As the image of the elephant dissolves and disintegrates…the lesson is self-evident. In reconnecting and re-envisioning lies the beauty and perhaps eternity of art. No wonder art scholar Kavita Singh says, "In times when most artists are following trends, hers is the art of deep engagement." An engagement that is not only sensory but one that invokes the deeper recesses of mind and the heart.
Beyond self Sheba Chhachhi feels that it's our preoccupation with the self that separates us from others, us and the environment and makes us believe that the Tiger we are trying to save is different from the self.
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A classic date
Kathak is to Shovana Narayan what water to fish…her life, passion and soul. Like fresh wind, she wafts through mundane life as she shows up at the Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Wednesday evening.
"Kathak is not just physical aspect of my life, but significantly spiritual," she opens up the conversation right after receiving the 9th Guru Madan Lal Koser-Guru Shobha Koser award conferred by the Pracheen Kala Kendra. A flourishing administrative career that she retired from three years back, kathak has been integral to her life. She duly places the credit with her Gurus — Sadhana Bose, Guru Kundanlal and Pandit Birju Maharaj. Starting at a tender age, Shovana has continued practice till today. "For twelve long years, I have learnt from Pandit Birju Maharaj day in and day out," shares Shovana, whose effort if to pass on the instruction that she received; not just the technicality but also the sensibility. Her productions have explored themes from mythological to modern, Buddha to Gandhi; how does she pick up a theme to work upon? "I don't pick up a theme, something that I feel passionately about becomes part of the system and then there is a piece that comes right from the soul." Swami Vivekananda is the fervour of the season, wherever she goes, that is what everyone wants and Shovana is pretty easy with it. "Vivekananda caught attention today; I started working on him about two decades back." Honours have landed at her doors, including the prestigious Padma Shri; how does that make her feel? "I am elated," she answers, adding, "The sadhana for kathak continues regardless of whether one gets honoured or not!" What makes the recent one special to her is that it is in the name of Madan Koser, a remarkable artiste himself! Shovana has had her fair shares of challenges, including health issues, but she chose to look at the brighter side instead. "I would be lying if I say I did not get bogged down and spent evenings crying, but I bounced back soon enough. After the brain stroke I lost half of my vision, but I thanked God that I was better than many who are left paralysed." Her message to youngsters, aspiring dancers and others: "What makes you different from the rest is to have that fire to excel and it falls on parents, teachers and largely yourself to sustain that feeling." King of strings Pandit Bhajan Sopori stared rather early. His first santoor recital was at the age of five in 1953. A feat that only he could achieve, after all he is the eight generation musician! Ever since, Pandit Bhajan Sopori has taken art across the world and got recognition for his instrument on the world stage. From village Sopori in Kashmir, this santoor maestro loves to carry his state on the sleeves. If his village is the proud bearer of his name, Kashmiri kurta, jacket and shawl are a part of his persona. He gets nostalgic as he recalls the beginning of his career. "There was a rich music scene in the reigns of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammed," says Pandit Sopori, who would often play in Hotel Oberoi's auditorium for film crews that shot extensively in Kashmir. Success, honours have come to him and he is happy to share that all with his people. Every year, his academy organises a festival in his home state that provides a platform to artistes. Pandit Sopori also gives concerts in jails there. Music is the sound that can affect sensibility, believes this santoor maestro, "People in Kashmir have suffered a lot be it Hindus or Muslims, if there is one thing that can mellow down the pain, it is music." He calls himself ‘pyar ka product not PR ka’ and is all for the purity of ragas. "Fusion can happen over compositions," says Pandit Sopori, who turned composer in his graduation years for a Kashmiri film. A Sindhi album is next on the cards. Immensely proud of his disciples, including son Abhay Rustum Sopori, Learning and teaching come naturally to him. The quest for knowledge took him to Washington University, US, where he learnt western classical and has been a teaching assistant as well. Recipient of Padma Shri, Pandit Sopori is deeply honoured at being the recent recipient of Madan Lal Koser-Guru Shobha Koser Award, "Since it is given by the artistes, the selection is fair," signs off the artiste who is looking forward to doing a thousand things more! mona@tribunemail.com
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Tasty toast
North-Indian cooking has an imperial extravagance to it and this branch of GK and Malcha Marg, New Delhi, adheres to its luscious recipes. Why the tagline 'Passion for Tandoor', we wonder? Verma adds, "We have this wide selection of kebabs and tikkas such as Paneer Tikka Achari, Murg Achari Tikka, Machli Kabab, Tandoori Aloo and of course the famous Tangri Kabab, which adds to the dining experience." |
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Self portrayal
If you did bear the wrath of Ajay Devgn and Kajol-starrer U Me Aur Hum, then the title of the new John Abraham flick, I Me Aur Main, can scare you. Only when you go a bit further to check out more on this, will you realise John's movie is nothing close to the earlier one. Sitting in a conference room of the Reliance World-9, you can see the three actors, John Abraham, Prachi Desai and Chitrangda Singh, and also debutant director Kapil Sharma share a joke with each other. They look relaxed and ready to take on queries from behind the video on a video calling session.
I Me Aur Main releases on March 1, and has Prachi Desai in a completely sexy avatar. So this one comes for her… Prachi, the bold and beautiful heroine of I Me Aur Main! She laughs, almost blushes and we can see her cheeks turn red. "I couldn't have worn a short skirt and sang songs in Rock On or Once Upon a Time in Mumbai. I always wanted to do something different, and everyone would ask me to do it as well. Perhaps, this is where I am different. Actually, the producer Shristi saw me at one of the parties, she was surprised to see how different I am from the roles I play and offered me this role," she says. Experience of working with Chitrangda? "It was great, we live in the same building, but this is for the first time we get to share screen space together," answers Prachi. It is Chitrangda's turn now and she is bombarded with questions. Her mentor Sudhir Mishra never approves of her selection of roles? This sure is an unsettling query; but the sultry beauty has an answer. "I approve of it, and I hope that matters." Her answer is short and sweet. The word sweet brings actor John Abraham into the picture. Is it difficult playing a producer or an actor? "Producer," John has some experience to answer that. "It is a thankless job, totally thankless," he adds. Not even when you have pretty girls drooling all over? "I am a vulnerable guy…," he laughs. "I Me Aur Main is a lovely movie, it has quite a lot to offer. However, I am doing other movies like Madras Café as a solo hero.
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star track What would any star in Bollywood or anywhere in the world do without his or her manager and right hand man/woman? Every popular and busy star in Bollywood has one who is an essential and integral part of their professional and personal lives. We tell you about the biggest ones.
Kareena Kapoor Khan:
Saif Ali Khan: His manager is Nazia Katrina Kaif: She has had Sandhya Ramachandran as her manager since her modelling days. She is very reliable because Katrina is not always in the mood to communicate and she allows few people the privilege of getting to know her well. Salman Khan: His career and finances have been turned around by Reshma Shetty. She is extremely organised, well-connected and sensitive too. She drew the line where it comes to people taking advantage of Salman in the name of friendship.
Alia and all things classy
Alia Bhatt made her mark in movies with Student of The Year and is also a hit on party and fashion circuit. She talks about her ambition, being classy and making a mark in
Bollywood. Break free I went for a long holiday post the release of Student of The Year and relaxed, shopped and unwound myself. Personally, nothing much has changed but my social life has been affected. Work is on the top of my priority list now. Filmy family I come from a filmy family but was not really exposed to films' shooting when I was growing up. I learnt about the breakdown of shots only during my first film. I want to work with the best and I am happy to be doing another film with Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala and being directed by Imtiaz Ali already. I want to do three memorable roles in the next five years. I want to be proud of my work. Style quotient I love to wear stuff that is classy and comfortable. I love shoes and have hundreds of them. Blue and purple are my favourite colours. I like to experiment with fashion and encourage other people as well. Kareena Kapoor Khan is my idol in every way, even fashion-wise and among the men, I feel Amitabh Bachchan is the most stylish
person.
Prachi Desai, who was last seen in Bol Bachchan with Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan, will be seen playing a princess in the third project of Vikram Bhatt's 1920.
Spelling out the details, the young actress quipped, "I am doing Vikram Bhatt's 1920. The film is based in 1920 and we will be shooting in London. Though it's a horror film, I will not be wearing white clothes and coloured lenses or scary make-up." "I am playing a princess in that film. I have not done something like this, so I am really looking forward to this. It feels good to experiment," she said. Produced under the ASA banner, the film marks the directorial debut of Tinu Suresh Desai.
new role: Prachi Desai
Aishwarya is angry
Former beauty queen and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan feels strongly about safety of women in the country and says a lot needs to be done to make them feel secure. The 39-year-old actress, also a mother of a one-year-old girl, says she is angry because a lot is being said but very little action is taken to rectify the situation.
"I don't feel fear, rather there is a lot of anger and I don't hesitate to say this. Many of us are privileged to have a lot of assurance about our safety but most of the women in our country do not have that.
Language no bar
In his upcoming film Himmatwala, Ajay Devgn will be seen speaking in five different languages. In a particular scene, Devgn will speak in Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi and Tamil.
Director Sajid Khan confirmed the news and said, "Ajay has spoken in five languages in a particular scene where Tamannaah (the leading lady) gets some goons to beat
"They challenge Ajay to a duel in their own languages and that's when he speaks to them in their respective languages. It's not just a word, it's an entire dialogue," he maintained. Apparently, the actor had to undergo a special training to get the accent and the right tone of these languages.
Right to decide
Sunny Leone will do her first item song choreographed by Ahmed Khan for Sanjay Gupta's Shootout at Wadala. Rehearsals are already underway. She will wear a ghaghra-choli in the song and there will be 50 male dancers in the song. The team is very excited about the
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chatter box
When 11 year old Alisha Sheikh of Mumbai landed up at the auditions of India’s Best Dramebaaz, she had spooky tricks up her sleeve… dressed in white and carrying a pouch of ketchup that she strategically tore into during the climax of her act. She scared the daylights out of judges Vivek Oberoi, Sonali Bendre and Anurag Basu with her power-packed horror performance. In sharp contrast to Alisha’s spine-chilling act heightened by her wild hair, scary eyes and ketchup-coated lips, what followed had the judges rolling on the floor with laughter. Alisha’s mother who had accompanied her for the audition turned out to be one helluva mischievous mommy. Winking at Vivek, she said she’d fancy a waltz with the Saathiya heartthrob. Being the chivalrous man he is, Vivek couldn’t disappoint the lady. When he went up on stage, however, he was caught completely off-guard by the mommy’s brazen and unabashed style of dancing … as she held him close and danced like it was a chance she’d been waiting for a very long time! While the audience burst out laughing and cheered her on, Vivek was left grinning sheepishly at being “woman-handled”. On seeing all the female attention go to Vivek, co-judge Anurag Basu jokingly teased the mommy about being “partial”! Little did he know that the mommy, in a bid to prove him wrong, will come running off the stage and into his arms and plant a solid kiss on his cheek in full public view. So, this mummy left not one, but two of the three judges of India’s Best Dramebaaz speechless and blushing a beetroot red. Gear up for a deluge of mischievous kids and at times, their even-more-mischievous mummies as India’s Best Dramebaaz premieres on Saturday, February 23 at 9 pm only on Zee TV.
Parichay to go off air
A new show is set to replace Ekta Kapoor’s, Balaji Telefilms Parichay - Naye Zindagi Ke Sapno Ka on the 10.30 pm slot. Parichay - Naye Zindagi Ke Sapno Ka was based on the story of a fallen hero, Kunal Chopra and his struggle with his professional career and life. Colors’ is soon to present viewers with a new show that is set against the backdrop of Punjab and will highlight the rustic and unique Punjabi culture and grandness. Currently, the untitled show is being shot at various picturesque locations in and around the state including a few historical ones making it completely realistic. The project is a collaboration between two creative
Parichay generated interest since its inception due to its unusual storyline that revolved around a male protagonist. After a successful run of almost two years, the show has reached its natural end with Kunal and Siddhi getting back to start a new beginning paving way for fresh content. The show introduced an ensemble cast with popular faces like Sameer Soni, Aruna Irani and Aarti Singh.
Sanjeeda Sheikh will soon be back on TV with a dramatic new show. He is making a show based on the hit Bengali show Khela. This Zee TV show called Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan also stars Additi Gupta, Rishi Khurana, Abbhas Mehta, Kiran Karmarkar, Mona Ambegaonkar. The buzz is that it will be on air soon. Popular Bollywood actor Vijay Raaz is currently seen in promos on this serial.
Sanjeeda Sheikh
The show goes on
After winning accolades and awards, Shashi Sumeet Production’s Diya Aur Bati Hum completes 400 episodes on February 22. The show which started in August 2011
Step up
This weekend as the show comes closer to the finale, the jodis have pulled up their dancing socks. Ravi and Sargun literally made the judges skip their heartbeat with their sensual free style dancing on the song Hoton Pe Bas Tera Naam while Neelu-Arvind brought back memories of two of the biggest entertainers—Neelu dressed as Charlie Chaplin and Arvind as Raj Kapoor. They did a splendid act on the two evergreen entertainers. Suhasi-Jaysheel, who did a wonderful garba act got a lot of accolades from the judges. Shefali-Parag have come back on the show put up a stellar performance.
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New Releases
Film: Zila Ghaziabad Zila Ghaziabad is a political action-thriller and is written and directed by Anand Kumar. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Vivek Oberoi, Minissha Lamba, Ravi Kissen, Paresh Rawal and Sunil Grover. Geeta Basra will be seen in an item song. Watch Sanjay Dutt’s hair-raising action scenes directed by action director Kanal Kannan from the South. Film:
Kai Po Che! National Award-winning actor-turned director Abhishek Kapoor, four years after Rock On!! returns with the adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s The 3 Mistakes Of My Life. The director could have picked known stars but Abhishek has made the film with three newcomers, Sushant Singh Rajput, Amit Sadh and Raj Kumar Yadav (last seen as Aamir Khan’s junior in Talaash). The film also has Amrita Puri in a pivotal role and is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapoor of Disney UTV. The film made on Rs 12 crore budget was premiered at the prestigious 63rd Berlin film Festival. Kai Po Che! is a story of three friends trying to find their way in life. It is about love, politics and cricket and also has the backdrop of the Gujarat riots. There is no way that
Kai Po Che! will not touch the heart of every Indian. The movie releases worldwide today. Film:
A Good Day Die Hard The fifth installment of American film Die Hard film series A Good Day Die Hard releases all over in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. Bruce Willis and Australian actor Jai Courtney play pivotal roles in this high-octane action film. This one is an action film directed by John Moore and written by Skip Woods. The other stars are Yuliya Snigir, Cole Hauser, Sebastian Koch. Bruce Willis travels to Moscow to track down his estranged son but is caught in a terrorist plot.Watch this action film near your
theatres. — Dharam Pal
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Astro turf
ARIES: Disappointed? Do not to lose hope whatever the situation is at present. Keep in mind that things change and lucky breaks can be just around the corner. Health needs more care.
Tarot message: Lack of confidence can leave you in losses; be confident. Lucky colour: Coffee.
Magic number: 28
TAURUS: Take criticism constructively and accept praise graciously. Make the most of this low-key day because there is plenty of work in store tomorrow. Money problem is likely.
Tarot message: Don’t take hasty decisions. Lucky colour: Burgundy. Magic number: 61 GEMINI: Your chivalrous behaviour and sentiments will be appreciated. Pack up your all cares and have a good time. Influential people can be contacted without too much trouble.
Tarot message: Don’t waste an opportunity by being rash or impulsive. Lucky colour: Golden-brown. Magic number: 33 CANCER: Browse the newspaper and websites for that dream job because you may just find exactly what you have been looking out for. Arguments at home are likely to erupt. Tarot message: Learn from past experience and mistakes.
Lucky colour: Beige. Magic number: 28 LEO: If you have been feeling house-bound, arrange an outing with your partner. Refuse any new assignments. Loved ones are unlikely to make special demands upon you.
Tarot message: Be articulate. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 65 VIRGO: Show your love through practical actions rather than empty promises. Be careful while signing agreements. Family members will require your assistance. It is not a good day to form new relationships. Tarot message: Try and accomplish long-term tasks.
Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 27
LIBRA: If something is already on your calendar, postpone it for a later date. It is the right time to impress your boss. You will be feeling competent to deal with work that requires creativity.
Tarot message: Don’t do anything at the cost of health. Lucky colour: Forest-green.
Magic number: 39 SCORPIO: You are in a cheerful mood today. Decisions regarding overseas journey, completing a formal course or a religious community are likely to be taken.
Tarot message: Make compromises outside and come to terms within yourself.
Lucky colour: Deep-red. Magic number: 25 SAGITTARIUS: You can plan a profitable business trip. Those interested in modelling will get a suitable break. Perhaps following your own course of action is the wisest thing as of now.
Tarot message: Lack of confidence or caution can leave you in losses. Lucky
colour: Pink. Magic number: 44 CAPRICORN: Household expenses and mortgage seem to be pretty well covered now. Ignore unpleasant gossip. Do not take an impulsive decision. Youngsters will lead a hectic social life.
Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Black.
Magic number: 55 AQUARIUS: Investments in property are likely. A detailed accounting process lets you know what you can afford in the present situation. Shopkeepers may encounter an unruly customer.
Tarot message: Be positive and think carefully before taking action. Lucky
colour: Purple. Magic number: 64 PISCES: Make the day really enjoyable and forget about work. Some of you are likely to lose interest in career ambitions and will feel hopeless about future prospects. Be patient.
Tarot message: Do not swing away from the course you have charted so far. Lucky colour: Orange.
Magic number: 46
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The year ahead
If your birthday is February 22...
This year some very unfavorable conditions will upset you, but losing your faith and neglecting your health will do no good. You need to take extreme care in handling home affairs and matters related to your love life. Before starting anything new in your career, it will be good for you to analyse all the point of views and ask some experienced people for their opinion. Chances are that your old business partnership might break due to dissatisfaction. The stars indicate that you spend money at a slower pace otherwise it will create a problem. It is definitely not a good or appropriate time to take risk. Consider all the pros and cons before investing your money anywhere. Students need to work hard. You feel that you have to fight for what you want or believe in and you are very clear, decisive and convincing right now, but you also tend to stir up more controversy or competitive feelings at work than is really necessary. Someone at your office may be disapproving of the lavish spending you’ve been doing on an important project. Be a little more cautious when spending now. Unexpected developments concerning material resources, which you hold in common with another person (such as a mate or business partner), are likely. Sudden windfalls or reversals are also quite possible, but it is best not to depend upon them because fluctuation and change are the only certainties in this period. Sudden decisions, like selling a piece of property you own, are also likely. Beware of a tax raid, court or police case from August to November. You’ll use your boundless energy to make things run smoothly and take on an ever increasing list of duties. Youngsters will have a few difficulties, which could lead to less of self-confidence. The stars advise reflecting and then reacting. Mood: Cheerful. Compatible signs: Aquarius, Pisces, Leo. Lucky colours: Silver, Red. Lucky days: Thursday. Lucky numbers: 2, 7, 11, 14, 32.
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When Sheba Chhachhi digs into past be it by way of using miniature works or religious myths like Neel Kanth, the idea she insists is not to be nostalgic or express a lament. Instead, it's to make the past relevant in contemporary times.
If the very sight of butter chicken titillates your tastebuds and the smokiness of the tandoor makes you go all wobbly in the knees, then Moti Mahal Delux is the ideal stop to satiate the Epicurean in you. The restaurant serves ethnic Indian cuisine as well as the traditional Tandoori, which is truly a delight for the palate. "At Moti Mahal Delux we bring forth the very essence of Indian cuisine by providing authentic Indian, Mughlai and Chinese dishes. We aim at providing the ultimate finesse when it comes to dining out, through our inventive flavour combinations," says Anurag Verma, partner in Rovikan Hospitality, the owners of the Chandigarh franchise.
Talking of delectable dishes, how we can leave behind their signature dish, the appetising Dal Makhani - the butter-laden dish is divine and is a delight. The restaurant also has a formidable reputation when it comes to Tandoori chicken and butter chicken. The other delights include Paneer Lababdar , Paneer Jalfrezi , Palak Makai Malai , Murg Makhani, Handi Chicken, Murg Lababdar, to name a few. Further, being exquisite, piping hot Ginger Masala tea is served complementary, adding to the savoir-faire. The bonne bouche can be relished at a price of Rs.750-800, which is a meal for two without alcohol. Further, special discounts can be availed for special occasions such as kitties, birthday parties but what is exclusive is the fact that the restaurant offers special discounts for senior citizens.
Hrithik Roshan: Hrithik is very sweet and caring but can also be spaced out and lost sometimes. His right-hand lady is Tanuja Mehra who is very sweet on certain days and can be lost in another world on others, quite like Hrithik.
Poonam Damania plays a very important role in Kareena's life. She is very level-headed yet caring person and weighs her words. She says all the right things. And keeps befitting company to the Begum.
Ali. She is courteous and polite, quite like the star and makes you comfortable.
She does not get perturbed by anything and is like a wallflower. She maintains distance from people and yet treats them right.
"A lot is being said but a lot more needs to be done about it. There should be definite laws for offenders. They should be punished immediately. That is when we will see the change in the society," says Aishwarya. The Devdas star said she is glad that people area now talking about the issue of women safety on public platforms after the horrendous Delhi rape incident that rocked the nation last December. "Such incidents still happen though. It also happened the very next day of the Delhi gangrape. But I am glad that we are talking about it. The incident has brought about a lot of attention and awareness but the change needs to come immediately." Aishwarya was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish in 2010. — PTI
him up. All those guys belong to different regions. One is from Punjab, while the others are from Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Bengal."
Imran Khan has got 2,000 letters from fans in support of PIL (public interest litigation) against the high legal age of 25 which has been set for the consumption of alcohol. People have even showed up outside his house to encourage him. This PIL will be up for hearing in court pretty soon. Imran feels the age limit is too much because nearly 60 per cent of the Indian population is under 25. Imran condemns drinking but feels people should have the right to
decide.
forces—Damini Shetty’s Mystic and Colleseum Productions.
struck a chord with the viewers from the word go and soon was one of the top shows on the television. Throughout its run, it has consistently maintained its top slot and is slated to continue successfully. “We are very happy with all the support from our viewers. They have loved the concept and response, which has been heart warming. We will continue giving sensible entertainment,” says Sumeet
Mittal.
You share your birthday with Sooraj R. Barjatya (February 22, 1965, Mumbai), who made his directorial debut with Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) starring Salman Khan. The movie was a huge hit at the box-office and launched both his and Salman’s careers. He teamed up with Salman again for Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994). The stars predict a good year ahead for him.