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Drama in real life
Lillete Dubey is back. And this time it is with a play inspired by the world of theatre and cinema —
Where Did I Leave My Purdah
Theatre and films… which one affords more creative space, wherein lies more challenge, which is more gratifying…the questions are many. In Chandigarh, the cast of the play Where Did I Leave My Purdah has a few insights to offer. The play, written by Mahesh Dattani and directed by Lillete Dubey, has artists Soni Razdan, Neha Dubey, Sid Makkar and Priyanka Karunakaran working their magic on stage. It is inspired by the spirit of the famous doyens of yesteryears.
The story so far
This play is set in the world of theatre and cinema against a background of 50 years of history, including Partition. It is a drama on the life and times of an actress who saw the world in her art, but ignored the sharp vicissitudes of the real world outside. The play is set against the famed company theatres that performed dance dramas through the 1950s till the 80s. "Nazia is an actress who has been through four decades of performance, and seven decades of personal travails and political upheavals. She sailed through life on her talents that include a bizarre and funny look at life, though at the cost of affecting the lives of those who were unfortunate to be close to her," Lillete shares the storyline in a nutshell. "This hardly is a nutshell," she laughs brushing aside her long hair. The play is about human interest and Lillete seconds that. "Think of any good piece of work, great literature or films, it is the usage of seven emotions that is used to pull you in. Audiences like the human connect," she adds.
Playing mom
Soni Razdan is playing the role of a protective and caring mother to the hilt. She has travelled with her star daughter Alia Bhatt to the shoots. "Now she doesn't need to travel." You bet she is kidding because not a moment goes by when she does not text her daughter on when she is coming home, having food etc. "Alia is totally professional." Soni Razdan would love to cast her daughter in her film. "I am keen on Manju Kapoor's Difficult Daughters,"
she says.
Theatre of challenge
Getting under the skin of the character and living it for months, movie actors define their preparation with élan. In theatre, 'stage' and one-time-take is a challenge. Nods Soni Razdan, the affable woman who is busy with her directorial venture which will be produced by Pooja Bhatt, "In theatre we generally practice towards the evening; we don't meet everyday, so we have the liberty of moving in and out of the character. But the challenge is to take it on to the stage." Sid and Neha second that. Says Neha, "I might do the same scene in different takes, but this isn't possible on stage. Isn't this challenging enough?"
Call for the audiences
Is it comparable — the number of people seeing films over the weekend and the number of people watching theatre? Lilette flashes a smile. "Indeed we want the audiences to come and watch the play. I have definitely tried my level best to make it entertaining. There are interesting themes and we tried a concept with short and sweet, 10-minute plays that worked well," she shares. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Twice the melody
Janaka Selekta and Shridevi, part of the band Gods Robots, say their music brings in elements of classical music along with regional styles
Joining him is the vocalist Shridevi, from Karnataka who was brought up in Mumbai. "There was a connection between the conversation we were having and the fact that throughout the process of making music, we were in touch over the internet. The circumstances and thoughts somehow led to the name," she shares, while in Chandigarh on Friday for a performance at The Blue Blazer, as a part of the Safia Evening. Together, the cross-continental duo brings in elements of classical music, instruments such as sarod and sarangi, coupled with regional styles. Shares Shridevi, "I would describe our kind of music as pop electronica." They define sounds that blend English lyrics with pop music and classical Indian instrumentation. Their first album is self-titled and comprises thirteen songs. Adds Janaka, "These thirteen songs were actually chosen from about fifty to sixty songs. They represent as to what happened over a period of three years that we've been together. They describe the journey that we've gone through." Music was a transition waiting to happen for the two. She shares, "I was a journalist and studied mass media but quit my job. I was sent to study classical music by my parents at the age of eight but at the time, I thought it was boring. It was a transformation that happened over a period of years." While Janaka called it a day after six years of having been in IT consultancy. It was a switch that happened from a PhD and London School of Economics. "I am staying in the US and grew up in UK. I was passionate about music and was deejaying in San Francisco." Alongside, there was picking up different influences and styles. "In London, in the late seventies, there was a lot of reggae music." Of all the performances so far, most memorable happened, “at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2012." As for the city, it's a first close brush. "I've heard that Chandigarh is into Punjabi and Bollywood music but I am pretty sure that the crowd has opened up to different kinds of music." manpriya@tribunemail.com
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For a rainy day!
Monsoon is synonymous with taste-bud tantalising food. Here are some recipes that you can try out at home…
Heavy rain spattering the windowpanes, different shades of green all around, water puddles all over; there is something refreshing, rejuvenating about the monsoon. And one of the biggest indulgences of the season is food! Now that it's not advisable to eat outside in the rainy season, we get you a quick recipe guide for simple, easy snacks you can make in your kitchen…here you go…
Paneer khatta pyaz
He shares one of the paneer recipes that's often got him thumbs up from his guests. You need Big red tomatoes (pureed) 6 Paneer 250 gm Big onions 2 Bay leaf 1 Cloves 2 Ginger garlic paste 20 gm Turmeric powder 5 gm Dhaniya powder 10 gm Kasuri methi 1/2 tsp Garam masala 2 tsp Salt to taste Lemon juice 2 Button onions 6 - 10 Onion flakes a few Butter 3 tbsp Cream 3 tbsp Cashew paste 20gm Red chilly according to taste Fresh coriander
chopped and whole for garnishing How to Skin the onions and blanch them in hot water for 3 minute, then puree them to form a paste. Do the same with tomaotes, unless you are using tomato puree directly. Take 1 tbsp of ghee, heat in a pan for 2 minute, then saute the paneer cubes in it till golden brown. Now take 1 cup hot water, add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder to it and immerse the paneer cubes in it for 10-12 mins. Then remove the pieces, drain them on a tissue paper and keep aside. Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a pan, add the bay leaf and the cloves, then add the onion paste and saute till light brown. Add ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 3 minutes. Add chilli powder, followed by the cashew paste and fry for 5 mins. Add the tomato puree, crushed kasuri methi, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt. Stir and let it simmer for some time. Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add a small cup of water and let it cook on medium heat till you get the desired curry consistency. Remove from fire, stir in remaining butter and fresh cream. Now add the sour button onions and the onion flakes. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve the Paneer Khatta pyaz with any bread of your choice, pulao or simply jeera rice.
Bael ice-cream
You need Bael 1 Cream 200 gm Milk 200 gm Sugar 200 gm Eggs 3 Squeeze bael extract. In a thick bottomed pan reduce the milk and cream to a third on slow flame. Melt sugar, add the egg yolks while stirring. Add the bael extract. Put all this in an ice-cream churner. When all smooth, freeze it for two to three hours. In case you don't have a churner, put the all prepared mixture in kulfi moulds to freeze. Here is your delicious and healthy ice-cream ready!
Potato and green pea patty
You need Potato 250gm Green peas 50gm Jeera powder 5 gm Garam masala 5 gm Tamarind paste 2 table sp. Chopped coriander 15 gm Small Onion 1 chopped Ginger chopped 1 table sp. Green chilly chopped 1 table sp. Sweet yogurt 100ml Boiled white chana 25 gm For tamarind chatni Soak 25 gm of tamarind in hot water for 2 to 3 hours, stain and keep the pulp. Broil (dry roast) 1 tablespoon each of coriander, jeera, dried ginger, saunf, two bay-leaves, and one dry red chilli. Grind it into powder. In a bowl, mix the pulp, powdered masala and 20 gm of gur. How to Boil potatoes, grate them, add spices and crushed peanuts. Mould them in small round shapes, and shallow fry in a nonstick pan. Serve two in one plate, flatten with fork, add sweet yogurt (fresh yogurt mixed with two tablespoons of sugar) and tamarind chutney.
Couscous chicken nuggets You need Chicken boneless 200gm Refined flour 100gm Egg 1 Bread crumbs 1small cup Couscous 1small cup Lime juice 1 sp Oil for frying Salt, freshly crushed pepper, red chilly crush (according to taste) How to Dice chicken. Marinate in salt, pepper, ginger-garlic juice and red chilly crush. Make a batter with flour, egg, salt and spices. Dip diced chicken, cover with couscous and deep fry. Fry twice so that chicken is tender. Serve with Thai sweet chilly sauce.
Fusilli con zucchini
You need Fusilli cork screw pasta 160gm Yellow n green zucchini 200gm Pecorino/ parmesan cheese 40gm Onion 40gm Garlic 1 glove Fresh tomato 20 gm Fresh thyme 10 gm Extra virgin olive oil 20gm Chopped parsley 5 gm Salt, pepper to taste How to On slow fame, toss some zucchini cut like medallions, add sliced onion, chopped garlic, blanched, peel chunks of tomato. Add blanched fusilli (for 10 minutes), cook for two to three minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients, little salt, pepper, mix well. Garnish with grated cheese!
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Punjabi scope
Romcom is a genre that is being interpreted in a hundred different ways in Punjabi films. Ideally, for those of you who need more dope, this actually means romantic comedy. By this virtue, a film should have romance and comedy both. Apply this to Punjabi film Fer Maamla Gadbad Gadbad (FMGG) and one out of the two finds favour - com overshadows rom! Directed by well-known videographers Rimpy-Prince, starring Roshan Prince, Japji Khera, Bhanushree Mehra, Rana Ranbir, BN Sharma and Rana Jung Bahadur, FMGG is an attempt to make you laugh, which is managed to some extent, and fall in love…with whom we could not figure till the end!
The film definitely comes in a crisp form but with loose ends, which you can see with your naked eye! Rimpy-Prince tried their bit with the film; if only they could be more gripping and enjoyable like their music videos. ‘Comedy’ is the thing which every Punjabi film director banks on; in FMGG you will either laugh or look at the people around in the theatre and wonder what made them laugh! If only the ends of every scene were joined in a chain, the movie could have been a thorough entertainer.
The movie, however, belongs to actor-singer Roshan Prince. He will definitely make your hearts spin with his charm and comic timing. The actor plays Jassi, the guy stuck between two girls. Roshan Prince is every bit a hero material, just as Rana Ranbir (Rambo) says in a dialogue – ‘Eh tan Gippy Diljit di chutti karwa daveyga! Equally commendable on screen is actress Japji Khera. She not only looks pretty, but also brings the same element in her acting as well. In fact, she might just surprise you with her punches. It is the other lead actress Bhanushree who has been wasted in the movie. Other than song and dance, we wish she had something to say— a punch or two. FMGG goes at its own pace, but you have to bear with it or the second option is to speed out of the theatre. If you plan to do that, you might just be pulled back by Rana Ranbir or Rana Jung Bahadur or BN Sharma’s saving grace comedy or even the songs. And you bet Rimpy-Prince have done this job well, which was expected. What wasn’t expected was lak gadvi warga, where did this come from?
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Astro turf
ARIES: Keep in mind that situations change and lucky breaks can be just around the corner. Try to increase your knowledge in new areas. Health will need more care in the evening.
Tarot message: Lack of confidence or caution can leave you in losses. 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 for tomorrow. Money problem is likely to come to the fore. Tarot message: Don't take hasty decisions. Lucky colour: Burgundy. Magic number: 61 GEMINI: Go out of your way to hunt down quality produce full of life and colour. Your chivalrous behaviour and sentiments strike the right note. Pack up your all cares and have a good time. Tarot message: Don’t waste an opportunity by being rash. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 33 CANCER: Browse the newspapers and websites
for that dream job because you can exactly find what you have been hoping for. Arguments at home are likely
to erupt. Career women will be in the limelight. 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 from you. An Arian friend is supportive. Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people from coming to their own conclusions. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 65
VIRGO: Show your love to close ones through practical action rather than empty promises. Be careful while signing new agreements. Family members will require your assistance. Tarot message: Dare to accomplish long-term tasks. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 27
LIBRA: If something is already on your agenda, postpone it for a later date. It is 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: Green. Magic number: 39 SCORPIO: You are in a cheerful mood today. Decisions can involve a journey overseas or a formal course of education or joining a religious community. Older people: take care of your health. Tarot message: Make compromises outside and come to terms within yourself. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 25 SAGITTARIUS: Women: you will have the money to shop to your heart’s desire. Think about the cost to the family budget next time you spend on entertainment or luxury items. You can plan a profitable business trip. Tarot message: Be confident. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 44 CAPRICORN: Household expenses and mortgage seem to be pretty well covered now, but pleasurable indulgence might be eating into domestic expenses. Ignore unpleasant gossip. Do not take an impulsive decision. Tarot message: Prevent 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 can encounter an unruly customer. Tarot message: Be positive and think carefully before taking action. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 64 PISCES: Make the day a really enjoyable one and forget about the work. Some of you will have lost interest in career ambitions and feeling faded about future prospects. Conclude a major assignment after 2.00 p.m. Tarot message: Do not swing away from the course you have charted so far. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 46
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
A biopic on the life of Flying Sikh, Milkha Singh, an Indian athlete, who was a world champion runner and an Olympian, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag has been produced and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and the script has been written by Prasoon Joshi. The film stars Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor and Meesha Shafi in the lead roles. The name of the film comes from the last words spoken by his father, which were to save his life during the riots of Partition of India. During Partition, Singh lost his family members. The story talks about his perseverance as an athlete and as a courageous human spirit. The film starts with Milkha Singh racing in 1960 Olympics in Rome but when his coach said Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, he was taken back to memories of his childhood days, which haunted him.
Worth the while
I read somewhere that Milkha Singh sold the story for just one rupee for the film to be used for the benefit of needy athletes and that Sonam Kapoor agreed to act in the film for a payment of eleven rupees. Now that speaks volumes about the film. I have been waiting for the film to be released and now that I have seen the first show, I can already say that this film deserves the National Award. Amol Goel, brand consultant
Inspiring people
The maximum credit for the film’s success goes to Farhan Akhtar. Not only do you see the glimpses of his acting talent, but his appearance too is in sync with the character that he is portraying. It’s a truly inspiring story and it brings out the patriot in you alive. Kannav Sharma, student
Way too long
Though the movie was good, the only problem that I see was that it is stretched too long. The film, however, is a masterpiece. It is a directorial delight and the storyline is extremely
compelling.
Pacific Rim
Delightful treat
The film has both brains and brawn that is added with a little wit and poetry. Its clean and coherent action sequences and terrific chemistry between Hunnam and Kikuchi makes this film an utter delight. Angad Singh, student What an idea
I like the idea of
the film and the script that follows. It is truly awe-inspiring and the way that the film is made is wonderful. Kirti Duggal, student
Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad
Starring Roshan Prince, Japji Khera and Bhanu Sri Mehra, Fer mamla Gadbad Gadbad is a Punjabi film is a romantic-comedy story revolving around an aspiring actor Jassi (Roshan Prince) who dreams of making a movie to launch himself as a hero. He does so to win the love of his life Roop (Bhanushree Mehra) and to fulfill his dreams. Meanwhile, he starts doing immoral activities and makes quick-money by creating dramas. During the drama, he ends up breaking Geet’s (Japji Khaira) marriage and gets married to her forcefully by the village community. Now that he has two girls in his life, the question arises, will he end up with his love or his unexpected life partner. Interesting plot
I like the film because it has and interesting plot and storyline. Also, the comedy and romance strike a chord. It is a good film and is defiantly a one-time watch. Japgam Singh, Student Thoroughly entertaining
The film is thoroughly entertaining and I love the comedy. Also, Roshan Prince has acted well. I love the film and the songs of the film are very entertaining too. If you want to be entertained, you must watch
it.
— Nimar Kaur, Student
—As told to Amarjot Kaur
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Bharti on a roll
The family show Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage has been moving up the TRP charts. The production house of this show is all set to add another small screen actor, Bharti Sharma, to its ranks. With a fresh plot, viewers will get to see this talented actress. Bharti Sharma speaks about her role and much more. What do you like about your character? What I like about the character Urmila, earlier played by Reshmi Ghosh, is that it is a powerful role that I am doing after Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara. It is an interesting character and I would love to play it. How did this role come about? I got a call from the production house and once I spoke to them they were confident about my abilities. I am glad to be a part of it because it is the most popular show on Sahara One Television. Would you like to try out roles on small screen which are different from that of Urmila? I would love to give it my best shot and then move on. I do not want to let go off this role so easily. I do not want anyone to replace me. What is your dream role on Television? I like doing powerful roles. I would love to do both negative and positive roles. What is the definition of a good actor? Somebody who can hypnotise you is a good actor. Does criticism affect you? Yes, it does. In Tellywood it matters a lot. — Dharam Pal
Shilpa Shetty congratulates Ripu
Shilpa congratulated Ripu and also wished him luck in his further endeavours. He said, “I was so shocked when Shilpa Shetty Kundra came to me and congratulated me on my win. It was a very big day for me as I was walking the red carpet of Star Parivaar awards!”
A groom for Raj’s wife
Punar Vivah — Ek Nayi Umeed is all set to witness an interesting twist in its storyline with Raj (Karan V Grover) feeling more protective about Sarita (Srishty Rode) than he did earlier. As seen so far, Raj and Sarita are married to each other but the former is still in love with Divya (Rubina Dilaik). Hence Sarita asks her husband to get her married to another man. An apologetic Raj starts looking out for a suitable groom for Sarita. Later, Rohan (Abhishek Malik) who comes to see Sarita ends up falling for Raj's sister Sheela (Nazea Sayed). Sheela and Rohan are all set to get engaged and their engagement ceremony will be aired this Saturday. It will be a maha episode that will see the merger of Qubool Hai and Punar
Vivah.
Following the trail
The intense, spell-binding drama follows Hardy and the FBI as they are challenged with the ever-growing web of murder around them, orchestrated by the devious Carroll, who dreams of writing a novel with Hardy as his protagonist. The Following has been rated as the number one new show in the US in 2013 and has received rave reviews since its launch. Catch the never-seen-before show on Indian television from July 11, Monday to Friday, at 11 pm only on Zee Café.
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Live healthy, live long
How do you stay fit? I work out regularly, eat well and think positive. It also helps me have friends who are equally health-conscious and positive in life. What’s an ideal workout for you? Honestly speaking, whatever works out well with your body! Currently, my workout schedule is working fine for me. I do weights for three days, cardio for two days; one day for legs and one day for functional training in a week. What’s your diet like? As soon as I get up at 6 am, I’ve my protein shake followed by breakfast at 9 am. I usually have muesli, oats or four egg-whites for breakfast. Then again protein shake post workout followed by lunch at 1 pm. My lunch is usually chicken with salad. Dinner is the same. Sometimes, I have chapattis. Is there anything you avoid eating? Sweets, oily and fatty food; I think if anybody avoids eating them, he or she will be healthy. It’s important to maintain a balanced diet. How do you de-stress yourself? I watch a film, any kind of film. Other than that, ice-cream changes my mood. When are you the happiest? When I am with my friends, especially school friends; I am also at my happiest when I accomplish something that I thought for myself. What are your top three tips for a happy life? Stay fit and healthy. Always have a positive approach because if you’re happy you will remain happy. What is the best advice you’ve ever gotten? It has to be my dad’s advice. He asked me to get out my comfort zone and explore. He asked me to do what makes me happy and I’ve been doing that. What’s in your workout-bag right now? My track pants, shoes, wallet, protein shake and water bottle. What is your current workout playlist? I’m currently hooked on to albums like Aashiqui 2, Ranjhaana, D Day, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Rockstar.
— HRM
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Social status
For actor Dia Mirza, social work is much more gratifying than working in films
Apart from being an actress, she has also been actively involved in social work and has also opened a production house, Born Free Entertainment. She talks about stardom, producing movies and more... Stardom sometimes can bring a lot of pretension in your life. I've noticed that a lot of people around you change, and that is scary. I've tried to stay the same. Stardom has bothered me. I will be dishonest if I say it hasn't. But it hasn't overwhelmed me or destroyed me. Producing movies
I have given my shot at acting. I gave a good 10 years to acting. Now my horizons are expanding and I'm exploring myself as a producer. I'm optimistic and happy with my company. Cinema is my passion, but I will not destroy my self-esteem by being a part of films which I am not a part of. Audience matters
I've never been crushed by the industry's perception. I've always been motivated by the audience's perception. People love me, and no one can change that. From where I came and how I started, I've got more than I could have asked for. I have only gratitude. Stiff competition
But if you compare me with my contemporaries, then maybe I didn't do many big films, or I did big films and they didn't do well. There are so many young girls who have joined the industry and who have been a part of successful films. I think all the new and good filmmakers are looking to cast them. This can be extremely terrifying for an actor. Socially active
The one thing which I have earned which no one can take away from me is my hard work. My social work gives me so much inspiration. It is much more than what my films have given me.
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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. 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. 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.
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Tapping the market
After earning a doctoral degree with major in marketing and double minors in psychology and quantitative analysis from Louisiana Tech University, USA, Dheeraj Sharma set out to teach marketing research at numerous education institutions in North America, Europe and Asia only to return to his roots, India. He is currently a faculty of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and has been involved in several consulting projects with various multinational corporations, including Ministry of Defence, Delhi Government, Gujarat Government, and Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs.
In Chandigarh on Friday, Dheeraj Sharma waxes eloquent about his book, MKTG, which he has co-written with Professor Charls W Lamb, Joe F Hair, and Carl Mc Daniel. “The book tenders a different dimension and perspective to the marketing and management scenario in India. Considering that India follows the marketing principles of the North West, even when most of the concepts don’t imply to the Indian market, it was important to come up with a book that details the market principles in accordance with the Indian market,” shares Sharma. “The contents of the book include several case studies and a series of topics that will benefit the consumer and the seller. We see a lot of deception when it comes to advertising and not many consumers know that the VAT is not applicable on all items. It is therefore very important for the consumers to be aware and that is precisely what the book aims at doing,” he signs off.
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Rihanna is a latecomer!
The audience grew restless as the show was nowhere near beginning for several hours. “Still no news of Rihanna. She got lost in 2 square kms," read a tweet under the Twitter handle of @MorganeK. His message referred to the area of the tiny nation. "Are you lost?" the same fan asked, adding: "We're waiting… Frankly, this delay is abuse." Another fan tweeted: "No, I haven't been waiting…for 3 hours for nothing, have I? She's three hours late." Finally, around 11:30 pm, a tweet from the Monte Carlo Beach Society read that Rihanna was on her way and about ten minutes later, she finally showed up. "It's a record delay. But we love her anyway," @MorganeK posted
thereafter. — IANS
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Alia Bhatt to walk at IBFW
The forthcoming six-day fashion extravaganza will start on July 23 at The Grand Hotel in south Delhi.
Alia, 20, will walk the ramp on the last day. "Every design has been made keeping in mind the bride who is modern and contemporary in style. Alia Bhatt resonates the designs extremely well. She is young, vivacious and is the perfect fit for what we are trying to communicate," Vipin Sharma,
director-jewellery, World Gold Council (India) Private Limited said. "The designs are stylised in a contemporary way and is meant for young and beautiful girls like
Alia," he added. Alia, daughter of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, started her film career with Student Of The Year
(SOTY) last year. She has recently wrapped up the shoot of Imtiaz Ali's Highway, in which she is paired with Randeep
Hooda. The film releases on December 13. Another project in her kitty is Abhishek Varman's 2 States, in which she will share screen space with Arjun
Kapoor. — IANS
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Let your hair down!
The salon was inaugurated amidst much fanfare by renowned regional film actress Chandni Malhotra in the presence of Dr Shagufta
Parveen, Counciller, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. The newly-opened salon offers host of makeover and beauty services which includes
colouring, rebonding, hairstyling (unisex), hair and body spa, facial, manicure, pedicure, pre-bridal and bridal packages, party make-up and vivid forms of wellness under one roof. According to Mehboob Khan, director, Tressed Up-Matrix Saloon, “We are becoming more fashion conscious each day and the pressure to look good for every occasion is too much. This latest tie-up between Tressed Up and Matrix will give a new dimension to the wellness industry and benefiting the beauty conscious people of the region.”
— TNS
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An action-packed decade!
Former Miss India and actress Neha Dhupia, who made her debut with
Qyamat: City Under Threat, completed a decade in Bollywood on July 11.
“On this beautiful day I complete 10 years in the movie business. My head filled with beautiful memories and great experiences. People I’ve met, the things I’ve learnt, the ups and downs, the hits the flops, the singing and dancing, the madness. All if it I owe to the movies!” she tweeted. “Some thought I was a hot little thing coming out of the water in my first shot on celluloid but I’ve to confess I was nothing but clueless! It's been a 10 wonderful years and I'm filled with nothing but gratitude. Thank you for always living me and giving me a second chance,” she added. “It's been a 10 wonderful years and I'm filled with nothing but gratitude. Thank you for always giving me a second chance. I feel I’ve come along way...But I know I still have a long way to go! Thank you all for the love.. I might cry, I must sign off!” she signed
off. Neha will be next seen in Rensil D'Silva’s Ungli.
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Kiran Rao to pledge organ donation
The Dhobi Ghat director believes that there is a "great merit" in saving a life. "I have thought about organ donation. This film has given me a chance to think about organ donation deeply. Earlier, I thought we can only donate our eyes, but the fact that each and every organ of our body can be used to save somebody's life, I got to know about only from the film," said Kiran at a press conference to promote the film. "I would like to go for organ donation. In fact, this week itself all of us, who want to donate their organs but have not taken the pledge, will go and do it. I definitely believe that there is a great merit in donating one's organ and seeing life continue beyond you," she added. Kiran, along with UTV Motion Pictures, is presenting Ship of
Theseus. — IANS
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