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Fusion finesse
In the fashion world, the East and West mixture is inescapable, resulting in beautiful, artistic and commercial masterpieces representing a multicultural society of designers and consumers...
With extreme wedges, digital prints and khadi doing the rounds on the ramps this season, hybrid fashion continues to influence the cultural conflux that the fashion industry has been experiencing since 1890. The cross-cultural cult that began during the war between Japan and Russia in 1905, and Chinese revolution in 1911, became a fad among many designers. It propelled their interest in the art nouveau and the designers across the globe continue to define, renovate as well as innovate through experimentation, while punctuating their designs with an original cut. Needless to say, the fashionistas are already dancing attendance to the tunes of this trend. Here's a leaf from the fashion diary that will lend more drama and originality to your personal style. East meets West
"Understanding fusion fashion has a lot to do with one's understanding of his or her individuality. However, some of the most common characteristics of the cross-cultural hybrid fashion are the V-necklines, straight seams, hourglass silhouettes, full sleeves towards the end, sleeves sewn to bodice and contrasting wide waistband," says Swati Shrivastava, a Delhi-based designer. "In any store or designer line, you can find East- inspired clothing, including embroidered tunics, beaded necklines on dresses and shirts, jewelled handbags in sari fabrics; Pashminas, for example, are now an everyday basic item for most women," she adds. That a Kurta top is one of the most essential element of fusion wear, the Nehru jacket, born in the 1940s and remarketed in the 1960s (thanks to The Beatles), is still an acclaimed collar style in shirts, coats and jackets. "The Nehru jacket adds instant glamour to the fusion fashion clothing for men and I think that's a very safe option when it comes to fusion wear. A Nehru jacket looks classy as well," shares Swati.
Desi Diva
The chic avatar
Women wearing pants and men wearing kaftans, during the 70s have even translated to comfort while being considered chic forms of relax-at-home fashion. City-based designer, Sonal Manik, who has exhibited her fusion collection twice at the Vanity Fair shares, "The fusion that I create in my designs combines Indian textiles and embroideries with Western silhouettes. While donning fusion-wear, make sure not to tamper with your original style. Rather, just improvise! And for that, the two major styles that I suggest are boho chic and slouchy chic." Running thus are the pointers on how you can get the look. "I design dhoti pants and ankle-length printed skirts. Another thing that is latest in trend is maxi-dresses with Rajasthani shrugs. Not to forget, embroidered jackets are a must-have in your wardrobe," says Sonal.
Glam it up
West meets east
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When words came calling
Young lyricist Kumaar says giving up on a night’s sleep is worth all the fame that follows...
He has given a number of hits, yet lyricist Kumaar refuses to take any credit. Fame came to him with Dostana; numbers Maa ka ladla bigad gaya and Desi Girl bagged him appreciation and recognition like never before. This arts graduate from DAV College, Jalandhar, has this passion to write songs. A focused approach and his share of luck brought him laurels. In Chandigarh for an event, Kumaar credits his success to all those around him, "I write about yours and my experience. By the grace of god they click." Moving from Jalandhar to Mumbai, challenges were aplenty but when one has the passion to pursue nothing else matters. "Jo neende kharab karta hai, vo hi khwab poore karta hai (those who burn midnight oil, fulfil their dreams," he sums up his move.
Tuning in
Modern yet rooted is what Jassi Katyal loves to call his music. With a few false starts, Jassi has found his calling in music and has a studio in his name in Jalandhar. He has found a mentor in Kumaar and is working his way towards Punjabi films as well as Bollywood. His first was the title track of the movie Mar Jawan Gur Khake in 2010 and you will hear more of his music in an upcoming Bollywood film Santa Banta and Punjabi Jatt Airways.
From 1996, Kumaar is in Mumbai, living his dream and yet in touch with Punjab, "It was Sukhbir's Ishq Tera Tadpaye that got me noticed," says Kumaar, who has continued to pen lyrics for Punjabi albums and films. "While it took time to get a foothold in Bollywood, in Punjab I enjoyed this credibility," says Kumaar who has given songs for Rangeelay, Jatt & Juliet and Carry on Jatta. Kumaar is not the one who would mull over a song for days before he comes up with the lyrics, but on the spot is his style. "The moment I get the tune, it's then and there that I want to pen it down." Anand Bakshi is his favourite, but he does not believe in following anybody. He works on mass appeal and his songs might enjoy shorter shelf life than his icon, but his songs top the charts too. With Punjabi industry flourishing, does he feel like coming back to his roots? "I can come back but then I have to leave my dreams behind," says Kumaar about the tough choice he has to make. He carries on work in both Punjabi and Hindi; Dilli Wali Girlfriend, Babli Badmaash, Dildara dildara ye ratti bhar ka jag saara and Gaddi Moudan Ge all have been his creations. "It's all right not to sleep sometimes; the struggle gives you more than it takes," says Kumaar, happily involved in his upcoming projects Jatt Airways, Singh Saab The Great and Ragini MMS 2. "I feel incredibly lucky for there are crores like me who want to do their bit, I have had the grace of god, and love of near and dear ones," says Kumaar. mona@tribunemail.com
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Music mania
Punjabi singer and actor Babbu Mann says he does not believe in becoming a commodity …
This is his world, his music and his signature style…and everything is different, done purely on the heart's calling. No recent market survey, no current trends, no demand and supply can influence his world. The only thing that rules here is soul! It has been a while that his fans have seen and heard about him. "Monsoon comes once a year," laughs Punjabi singer-actor Babbu Mann, who is never too far from music. In Chandigarh to promote his recent album Talaash launched by Swag Music Pvt Ltd, the singer tells us why he can never turn into a commercial product. But first, Talaash; something that everyone has been looking out for! Babbu Mann insists that one should listen to the tracks. "They are very different from what I have been doing so far." The songs Gypsy kali and Google baba are already garnering points on YouTube. Not only does he look more muscular in the videos, the singer has pepped up the numbers with interesting lyrics. "I haven't stepped out from the studio since October last year, earlier I was busy with my shows but the Talaash for some good tracks was on. The day I was ready, I came out with Talaash," shares Babbu Mann, whose songs are known to pull the chords of your heart. It is probably this 'soulful' philosophy that keeps every commercial bit at bay. "I can never be a commodity, I don't believe in commercialising myself. Wouldn't I want my work to speak for me," adds the singer, who doesn't want to reach out for the stars. "I invest my soul in whatever I take up and then everything else follows. I am not scared to be left out in the brand race for I think it is the people who make brands." jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Astro turf
ARIES: Make sure you are doing your best. You can be in line for a promotion or recognition in the form of an award. Employment affairs are satisfactory. Your interest in overseas affairs is likely to stimulate. Tarot message: Competition will push you to do your best. Lucky colour: Beige.
Magic number: 52 TAURUS:
Friction at the workplace can slow down production and frazzle everyone’s
nerves. Try to stay balanced and remember ‘Silence is golden’. You
will have more time to cater to the needs of others. Tarot message:
Balance in all aspects is recommended. Lucky colour: Lotus-pink. Magic
number: 25 GEMINI: Feeling of love and strong impulses come together in an exciting but frivolous mix. Take it easy today. It will be pointless to attempt to force the pace. Deal with a routine job. Tarot message: Play your cards close to your chest. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic
number: 40 CANCER: You are unlikely to get very far if trying to put new plans into operation. An illness can mean having to take the day off from work. Some of you can be worried about finance. Tarot message: Take no chances despite the assurance of people. Lucky colour: Golden. Magic
number: 61 LEO: Bring a breath of fresh air into your life by rearranging your environment. Go shopping for some interesting artwork. Important changes in the way you handle your work should be postponed. Tarot message: Be creative to retain a grip over your business. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 24 VIRGO: Make an early start today and get to work as soon as possible. Not only will you impress the boss, you will feel an immediate sense of achievement. Cash will not come smoothly. Tarot message: A positive and caring attitude heals old wounds. Lucky colour: Blue. Magic number: 33
LIBRA: Problems of others will have to be attended; there is little you can
do to advance your own affairs. This will be a difficult day for dealing with
business partners. Tarot message: A penny saved is penny earned.
Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 62 SCORPIO: A day of heavy spending. Patience is the key for progress in life. The advice of elders, professionals and people with greater experience than yours can make all the difference. Tarot message: Plan your life better to avoid delays. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 59 SAGITTARIUS: It will be an exciting day. An increasing in income means more luxuries of life to enjoy. Socialising and attending gala events can be costly. Students: focus on studies and career. Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 63 CAPRICORN:
If possible, make this a day of retreat and solo activity. Someone you
meet today will give you a useful business tip. Go over accounts. It is
best to stay at home during leisure time. Tarot message: Get involved in a new project. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 57 AQUARIUS: Early part of the day is most exciting. Fresh possibilities are likely for you. Today, many of the policies that you have been following will bear fruits. Do not allow friends or family to distract you during study hours. Tarot message: Do not leave things to chance. Lucky colour: Cream. Magic number: 50 PISCES: Income in likely today. Matters involving spending, saving and borrowing are all worth examining. Looking for a higher pay? Speak to your boss in the afternoon. Tarot
message: Don’t be too certain about obtaining a clearance. Lucky
colour: Sea-Green. Magic number: 41
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Chills & thrills
Get glued to your television screens this July as Star World is all set to showcase a psychological thriller. Get hooked on to Revenge as Emily Thorne is back to Hamptons for the ultimate revenge that might just leave you aghast. Catch Revenge Season 1 and 2, from July 10 on Star World from 9 pm onwards. Revenge stars the Golden Globe nominee Madeline Stowe as Victoria Grayson —the matriarch of the Grayson family and the Hamptons and Conrad Grayson, Victoria’s spouse and CEO of Grayson Global. As a summer to remember begins in the Hamptons, new arrival Emily Thorne dazzles the members of high society by making herself known in the exclusive social circle of Grayson Global CEO Conrad Grayson and his socialite wife Victoria. But it soon becomes clear that the beguiling young philanthropist has a dark past. Emily was once known as Amanda Clarke, a young nine-year-old whose life was torn apart when her father - Grayson Global hedge fund manager David Clarke — was falsely accused of channeling money to a terrorist organization responsible for the downing of a commercial airliner. Now living under an assumed identity, she is determined to seek vengeance on the people who destroyed her father's life - the two main conspirators being Conrad and Victoria Grayson — by making their lives come crashing down around them.
Playing a legend?
Historical date: Yuvika Choudhary
B-Town guests
Bollywood guests had some special moments on the sets of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Shah Rukh Khan and Farhan Akhtar were on sets on June 3. Farhan danced on I am disco dancer number with Karan Johar and Remo, and also did a jig on Senorita with wild card contestant Rochelle Maria Rao. And when the male contestants — Rohit Roy, KaranVir Bohra, Sidharth Shukla and Mantra — asked him to join them he didn’t disappoint. SRK danced with Drashti Dhami and Madhuri Dixit Nene, with whom he performed a romantic number.
Total entertainment
It was fun time for actors of Channel V as they paid a visit to India’s
first-ever entertainment theme park, Adlabs Imagica, recently. The theme
park with its unique and versatile attractions left its special guests
spellbound. For a change, the entertainers were the ones getting
entertained. Dare 2 Drop — a ride which unexpectedly pushes you to
great heights and then suddenly drops you down — and the mighty Gold
Rush Express roller coaster were the favourites. Amongst others, the
actors who enjoyed their day out were Manav Gohil, Shantanu, Vrushika,
Vrinda, Bharat, Amar Gowda, Samentha, Priyanka Soni and Sneha Kapoor.
Strong support
Food for thought
Home-cooked food is something that is always missed by people who
stay miles away from home. A similar craving was felt by Loyola group
who are competing in STAR Plus’s India’s Dancing Superstar. The
contestants who hail from Chennai have been missing South-Indian food
for a while. When Geeta learnt about this, she decided to surprise
them. The ace choreographer took the contestants for a special treat at
a nearby restaurant. The contestants were thrilled to see authentic
South-Indian food served when they entered the restaurant. One of them
said “It was a huge surprise for all of us. We are all touched by this
sweet gesture.”
Man of many hats
Rare gift: Ravi Dubey
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A mad journey
Ranvir Shorey talks about his forthcoming film Bajatey Raho and his character of a Punjabi parking lot owner with a heart of gold!
How was your experience of shooting in the Delhi circuit after Khosla Ka
Ghosla? It was pretty much the same because we were shooting in similar locations and the film is also set in a very similar place like KKG. The character is also similar in the sense that this film also explores relationships like family and friends. You
and Shashant go way back to your television time. How is it working on
film with him? Shashant and I have worked together in television on many shows, including The Great Indian Comedy Show, and he's a dear friend. He's a very talented filmmaker with a flair for comedy (and dance). I chose to do this film only because of him. How
did the entire shoot schedule go? It went on very smoothly and the shoot was over in no time. Most
of your films are with Vinay Pathak. Is he a reason on the basis of
which you select your films? Vinay and I have a 15-year work association and a strong friendship, so whenever I work with him, I'm at ease and comfortable. We also share a common sensibility in the kind of work we do and that is the reason why we land up doing the same films most of the time. Tell
us about your character in the film. My character is called Balwant. He is the protagonist's childhood buddy, who's helping him at a time when his family is going through hard times. He's a Punjabi parking lot owner in Delhi with a short temper but a heart of gold. Tell
us about your upcoming projects? Right now my focus is completely on Bajatey Raho. Honestly, there aren't enough good scripts coming my way, nor great parts. I have to choose the best of what is offered to me in order to survive. I am going on shoot for my next film but it is too early to comment on it. Describe
Bajatey Raho… It is a funny, rather mad journey of four people,
who are close to each other and have come together for a purpose and
family. It is about doing the right thing in a wrong way. Your take
on a revenge comedy? Bajate Raho is more of a comic thriller than a revenge comedy. It is definitely a first of its kind script and that is what makes this movie all the more exciting. We heard that everyone used to keep fighting with one another for their lines on the sets. Tell us a little bit about this. Yes, that is true to a certain extent. Our director Shashant A Shah is a punctual man and it was his way of making people turn up on set on time. The person who came in first would get the lines. Actually a lot of the dialogues were reaction lines to Dolly Ahluwalia's dialogues, so it didn't really matter who told them and thus Shashant came up with this idea. You
bonded well with the rest of the cast? We all bonded very well as a unit. Shashant, Vinay and I get along really well. As for the rest of them we go along just fine. For
a change you are said to be louder in this film than the usual Vinay
Pathak. Is that true? It is the requirement of the character really. My character itself is a loud Delhi businessman and hence I dealt with it that way. Vinay's character is more calm and subdued and therefore he was required to underplay his character. Why
should people go to watch this film? It is a light hearted film with an unusual script. It is something that has not been attempted before and the audience will enjoy this mad ride called Bajatey Raho!
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The rotation of the forearms
Jesse Grewal The forearms play an important role in opening and shutting the clubface through the golf swing. The shutting of the face at impact creates speed and coupled with the power created by the turning of the body leads to greater club head speed. The forearm has two bones - the radius and the ulna. The turning of the radius over the ulna on one side and the reverse rotation to the other side creates this power. If we did not have these two bones and there was a single bone we would not have had this important speed creator. This rotation is called pronation and supination.
During the backswing the club face should open and when the shaft is parallel to the ground the club face should be almost 90 degrees open with the toe pointing upwards (picture 1). The right arm softens at the elbow which allows the forearms to rotate enough to keep the thumbs directly above the shaft. At the same position on the follow through the left elbow softens to allow the forearms to rotate and shut the club face with the toe of the club pointing upwards again (picture 2). This opening and shutting action gets restricted when the arms are tight or rigid. Tight muscles in the forearm also reduce the amount and speed of the rotation. Do the following exercise before starting your round. Take a club and hold it from the shaft close to the club head with the shaft pointing downwards (picture 3). With the other arm hold the arm with which you have the club just above the elbow so that the upper arm does not move. Then rotate the forearm to one side so that you turn the club 180 degrees upwards. Rotate it the other side so that the shaft is turning 180 degrees up on the other side (pictures 4 & 5). Make sure that your fingers do not open as this allows the shaft t rotate without using the forearms. This exercise helps in freeing the muscles in the forearms and the increase in this muscles movement squares the clubface quicker and reduces the slice. (Grewal has coached several national champions and professionals apart from being coach of the Indian golf team for the Eisenhower Cup (World Cup) in 2008. He is currently the Director of National Golf Academy of India and CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy. If you have any queries get in touch with him at parexcellence@tribunemail.com)
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Quiet & sensible
Sonakshi says her mantra is to work quietly and not make much
noise about it.
"I believe in doing my work quietly and not make a big hullabaloo about it. That is how I operate. I like it when people talk about my work. That is what I am here for. "There is no point being visible for other things like going for events or parties. I have never spoken about who I am dating, what I am doing behind the scenes. So, that is how I want it to be," Sonakshi said. She insists there is a normal life behind her stardom, which she cherishes. "Coming from a filmy background, I have seen everything growing up, but even at that point of time it never really fascinated me. I did not like going to my dad's shoots. We were taught not to get carried away with it from a very young age. "The upbringing has been very strong, rooted. My mother gave up her career bringing us up and she has played a very important role in keeping us grounded. Even now I don't take my work or my stardom home. It ends where it is supposed to end. There is a life beyond stardom and it's a very normal life which I cherish. I anyway don't handle attention very well," she added. There is constant attention on her figure but Sonakshi says it does not bother her anymore. She has decided not to answer questions related to the topic. "It
is a non-issue to me. I am very happy doing work and lot of work...
Probably more than the skinny-minnies. I am going to take a stand in my
life by not talking about it, stop answering questions so that people
stop writing about it. — PTI
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Cotton couture
City women love shopping and clothes top their list. Or, so it seems after a visit to the exhibition, Cotton Fab at kisan Bhawan-35, Chandigarh.
"We received a good response during our last exhibition at Kisan
Bhawan, but couldn't extend it as the venue was booked. So, we are here again, with a few more artisans and a fresh supply of stock," says
Rakesh, a craftsman and member of Rashtriya Sanskriti Samaj Avom Sabhyata, which has organised the exhibition. Stitched suits,
kurtis, casual and semi formal, ladies cotton kurtas that start from Rs 250 have a good variety to choose from. To welcome the summer, there are pretty dresses in white, skirt tops and long skirts. Also, on display are mats, table runners from Andhra Pradesh and starts at Rs
50. Jaipuri, Benarsi, Kalamkari, Chikan, Kantha - there is a range of fabrics to choose from that start from Rs 100 per
metre. "Running materials sell well in the city. Sanganeri prints are selling well this time," says Manoj Kumar, who is from
Jaipur. A silver jewellery stall, saris, terracotta figurines and wood and
wrought iron furniture from Saharanpur are the other things you can pick
up. — TNS On
till 15 July
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Horror struck
Vikram Bhatt is back with his next flick, Horror Story. The film is being directed by Ayush Raina, who earlier directed Bombay High (one of the short films in Mumbai Cutting).
Apart from television actor Karan
Kundra, who is making his Bollywood debut, the film stars fresh faces like Ravish Desai, Hasan
Zaidi, Nishant Malkani, Sheetal Singh, Aparna Bajpai, Radhika Menon and Nandini
Vaid. The story revolves around seven youngsters who challenge one another to spend the night at the infamous hotel in the heart of the city, little did they know that this will turn out to be the most horrendous night of their life, rather, the last night of their
life. Vikram Bhatt says, "This is a scare-a-minute film in the truest sense. It's horror from the first scene to the last and has been shot in an international format." Anju Bishnoi from ASA Productions adds, "We have a huge influx of new talent and have complete faith in
Ayush, who has done a commendable job. Also, this film has a versatile cast, who make every scene believable. They are a young lot to watch out for." Horror Story will release on October 25.
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Theme for a wedding
Hollywood star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's children are reportedly trying to persuade their parents to have a zombie or monster-themed wedding.
The
couple are set to marry at their French estate Chateau Miraval later this summer
and their kids — Maddox, 11, Pax, nine, Zahara, eight, Shiloh, six, and
four-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne - have been arguing over how they should
celebrate their big day. "Brad and Angelina made no secret of the fact that the wedding is mostly for kids. So they lined up all the siblings and asked them what kind of theme they want," a source said. "It
turned into an all out war. Maddox wanted 'World War Z' zombie compounds, Shiloh
wanted a 'Monsters Inc' theme and suggested that Angie dress up as Boo, Zahara
wanted a princess theme and Pax couldn't decide between zombies and
monsters," the source added.
— PTI
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On a song
A popular FM channel 94.3 My FM, organised 'My Music Marathon' in Chandigarh in an attempt to break the Limca Book of World record which was set in 2012 for 12 hours of non-stop singing, set by the FM channel itself.
The
singing gala that took place at Elante, Chandigarh started at 8.30 am
and continued till 10.30 pm. Songs were dished out without breaking the
chain. Once a song ended, another singer started singing the next one.
There were nine bands that enthralled the audience -- Street Jammers,
Aayat, Green Chorus, Four Strings, Pratyaksh, Desire, Take Off, Neon
Street all gave scintillating performances on instruments provided by
Furtados, a popular music shop in the city. The event also saw
participation from luminaries like Amy Virk, Jassi Jasraj, Rimz J, Mangi
Mehal. — TNS
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Mona Jawandha, a city-based designer, who has exhibited her fusion work at several exhibitions across the country, including Delhi and Mumbai, says, "When it comes to fusion-wear, I design it in accordance with the character of the person. You could be a minimalist (less is more) or a romantic (more is more). My fusion collection is a blend of fabrics like Chinese silk, Greek peplos with rich Indian colours with vintage hand-embroidery. I try to induce a modern offbeat twist to my collection." Mona designs French corsets, beaded neckline jumpsuits and offbeat fusion-wear.
The Boho Chic look represents the Western influence on Eastern culture with a hint of Eastern flair in the jewels and beading.
Buzz is that Yuvika Choudhary, who was last seen in film Enemmy, might play the role of Draupadi in the new version of Mahabharat on Star Plus. Though being offered the role, Yuvika is thinking about it. She has done television shows before moving to
films.
Filmmaker Prabhudeva cheered on a group in India’s Dancing
Superstar last week. Loyola Dream Team, a group from Chennai, comprises
fabulous dancers and when Sonakshi Sinha came on India's Dancing
Superstar a while ago she called Prabhudeva and learnt a few Tamil words
to encourage the team. Prabhudeva told Sonakshi to convey the same
message to the contestants. He even tweeted saying “Wishing loyola
dream team all the very best. They are doing a superb job and I wish
they do much better with every performance.” 
Ravi Dubey can act and dance as we have seen in his shows Saas Bina
Sasuraal and Nach Baliye, respectively, and this jack-of-all-trades
recently has been anchoring too. Now he has turned a rapper! He rapped a
special song dedicated to the contestants and judges, which surprised
many. “As an anchor, I have the freedom to be myself and I don’t
limit myself to any scripts. I am grateful that it was very well
appreciated,” says the charming Ravi.