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A dream recipe
They whip up ideas, seasoning them with the right kind of toppings. They believe in the fusion of the old and the new. They live outside the carton, they think in a sweet and salty way. If you were to rate them through 'experience', you would probably be surprised that it doesn't cross 'a five year', but if you sit with them they will bake a perfect story. The young, happening and 'gathering-experience during work brigade' of restaurant-owners have revised the rules of the hospitality industry. They haven't discarded the old; instead they have created a fine concoction through the right mix. They lay out their stories for us to savour.
Brewed well
Suraj Pratap Singh Sidhu &
Aaftab Singh Sidhu, owners, Ooze- The Brauhaus microbrewery Suraj, 31, who has done his B-tech in food processing & technology and masters in Milling and fermentation sciences from CFTRI is the observant kinds. He will give a peaceful ear before putting forth his ideas, which are clear and sorted, brewed properly in the mind, fermented with facts and figures; Suraj and
his younger brother Aaftab run Ooze, a microbrewery in Panchkula. Profile shot: Ooze, the microbrewery which opened last year, serves fresh beer to its customers. "It quenches my thirst of processing my own stuff," laughs Suraj, who calls an enterprise a big responsibility. Modus operandi: "I don't do business at a monetary level. I don't have any hard and fast rules of working, I just believe in innovating ideas, working on them. This means I keep looking for new flavours of beer," adds Suraj, who strictly works on German purity law. "We do not add any preservatives or chemicals to the beer. It is made only of five components — malt, yeast, hops, water, and you can use some wheat. We are not those business kinds of people. The working environment is flexible and friendly. Crossing the hurdle: "The challenge is to mix the old and the new; we get compliments from the brewers. At other times, we give a patient hearing to what the experienced people have to say to us," says Suraj. The risk: To sell beer of varied tastes is a risk when people haven't developed a taste for it. Besides, beer is served at a particular temperature, which people are not aware of. So they wouldn't understand if a beer is served warm. We not only serve, but also educate them about beer. This is a big risk. Paddle pusher
Vipul Dua, owner, Purple Rice, Peddlers Right after his schooling he trained with Pizza Hut for six months, experience with Radisson Edwardian, Oxford Brooks University and Vipul Dua was all set to launch his first venture Purple Rice in 2007, followed by Peddlers in 2009. New factor: We sell food and beverage not only through offers, but the place also has a podium for people to showcase their singing talent. Rough & tough: There are so many issues —the government issues, handling all the six departments of my restaurant — but then I believe in learning on the job. My USP: To sell you should know how to tell and to tell, you should know about everything. I am always very clear about my concepts and how I want to take them forward; how I want to market them. If anything is done with a positive approach, the results are always positive. My space: I love to try food at different restaurants across the world. I want to learn about cultures because this is how I can learn about their food. Sweet nothings
Gayatri Sood, chef & manager, Monica's Kitchen & Kaffe Pasta is the first dish she made when she was in class four. Later, she wanted to try out various cuisines but
finally Gayatri realised that her inclination was more towards bakery. Profile shot: A diploma from Le Cordon Bleu, Paris makes Gayatri a certified pastry chef. Hard task: It was tough to induce a modern approach to this project. My mother already runs an established brand Monica's in her own way. To sell the idea of something different was hard. Like I had to convince her to invest more in the music system. My style: I understand what the youngsters want out of food these days, which is why I do a lot of fusion food. Modus operandi: I have worked 14-15 hours at one go during my training. So I understand my workers and chef completely. I like being sweet, but at the same time being direct as well; I take no for an answer, this keeps things in order. Roll on: Right now I am looking at collaborating with big brands. It is not easy running an eating joint. Cool girl Neha Singh Juneja, Director, Girl In
The Café Food was a passion and so was eating. She would watch cookery shows and then one fine day, she has her own show - her own restaurant Girl In the café-17. "I have no formal training in the industry," says Neha Singh Juneja. In retrospect: Ignorance has been bliss for me. Today I look back and tell myself, had I known the challenges of what I am getting into, I wouldn't have got into it. My style: I am a hands-on worker; I mingle with my staff and customers as well. The disadvantage: Initially I had to deal with being 'me' - being young and naïve in the industry. The risk: Food industry is like the last meal of the day; no matter how good you are, if one day a dish goes wrong the customer will carry this always. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Art for
art’s sake
Common people reviving a dead river, a feisty woman making a way back from a prostitution racket, suicide by hapless cotton farmers and a solo motorcycle ride through Ladakh — different subjects shot by independent filmmakers converge at the 2nd Chandigarh Cinema Festival 2013 on at Art Museum Auditorium-10. Eminent theatre personality MK Raina and popular actor, director and Chhupa Rustam-host Gurpal Singh got together to share their take on parallel cinema, role of youngsters and the cultural scene of our country.
These two known names are more than impressed by team Chandigarh Creative Cinema Circle, who have sustained the screening of films through the year in what was not long before called a sleepy city. "I have tried to wake it up and shake it up," says MK Raina, rather humorously, who is a regular with his plays here from the mid-seventies. Small film festivals are what they prefer: "In huge red carpet events what's missing is important dialogue between the audience and the filmmaker!" While Raina remains devoted for what he calls 'cultural resurrection' of Kashmir, Gurpal Singh's initiative like Bring Your Own Film Festival in Puri and Sonapani Film Festival have tried to explore cinema as platforms for meeting of minds. Technology has made it possible for a layman to express through films. What Raina and Gurpal insist on is creating spaces for screenings and interaction. With the likes of Kiran Rao and Karan Johar jumping the bandwagon for Ship of Theseus and Lunchbox, respectively, Raina sees it a fluke while Gurpal is more hopeful. "Ship of Theseus was one; there are thousands of brilliant films going unnoticed. Would Kiran stand for the movement is something to be seen," says Raina. "Celebs taking up the cause of small films might be yet another happy beginning," says Gurpal. There are plenty of spaces and opportunities for cultural exchange that can be harnessed, all that we need is willing youth to take it to another level. "The educational institutions are empty from two onwards, there we have available space and open minds that we can engage in the exchange," says
Raina. On home grounds, AP Mishra, Harish, Arjun and Sawan are happy setting up the films for you. (On at Art Museum Auditorium -10, Chandigarh, from11 am onwards) mona@tibunemail.com
Watch out August 31 Nari Chakra — Dipanshu Dang Majma, City Beautiful — Rahul Roy & Saba Dewan September 1 Jadui Pankh — Nitin Das Agaria — The Sons of Fire, Yamuna, Cotton for my Shroud - Nandan Saxena & Kavita Bahl Riding Solo to the top of the World — Gaurav Jani Karsewa — a different story, Sewa — Daljit Ami |
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Sizzling hot
There are so many misconceptions about sizzlers that need to be corrected. One it's not a starter, two the piping hot plate it is served on is not for decoration purpose but to keep the food hot and three sizzlers also include desserts. The sizzler festival on at the Bella Vista Hotel, Panchkula helps do away with these beliefs while serving a variety of sizzlers.
The menu includes a range of Indian and oriental sizzlers. Even as chicken, lamb and vegetables are the basic ingredient of sizzlers, they do miss on the charcoal flavour that is usually a staple with sizzlers. "From time to time, restaurants in tricity have organised sizzler festivals. Yet ours is different because we have introduced a complete sizzler menu and not just a few dishes," says Devinder Walia, genaral manager of the hotel. To make sizzlers a complete meal, noodles, rice, and a choice of breads will be served along. A few must-haves from the menu are raan-e-Bella Vista, taufa-e-dariya and Kashmiri gosht. The tawa chicken is certainly worth a try. Vegetarian sizzlers offer a rich choice as well but when it comes to pricing there is a lot of difference between veg and non-veg choices. While a veg sizzler costs Rs 350, a non-veg sizzler is priced at a whopping Rs 750, not to forget this doesn't include taxes. Consolation comes in the form of a complementary drink. The dessert section is also interesting with crepes, pears, ice creams and grilled fruit. The food tastes well but lacks novelty, gives a sense of déjà vu, sizzlers after all is not a new-found genre. ashima@tribunemail.com
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Try tomatoes!
Kandla Nijhowne
The price of most vegetables has hit the roof! Quite honestly, I'm appreciating the humble "pyaaz-tamaatar" more than I did before. Consequently, my mind is also working on dishes where the chief elements hold a place of pride instead of being mashed out of existence till they lose their identity. Tomatoes are great when sliced up into a salad or blended into a paste for curry. Another great way to present them is to make Tomato Stacks. As the name suggests, these stacks are lovely looking towers of colourful veggies, seasoned and flavoured with condiments of your choice. You can add a few slices of mozzarella, ordinary cheese or even a disc of paneer for a protein punch! Grilled roundels of brinjals, sauteed courgettes, red bell peppers, sliced cucumber, all make great bedfellows here. Try various combinations, depending on your family's personal choice. This is such an attractive way of serving what is otherwise just a simple veggie dish! The kids love the visual effect of a tower on their plate. If it happens to tilt sideways, rename it the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Tomato, cheese and veggie stacks
Method
Note: You may choose to slightly warm the 'tower' under a grill or in the microwave. Make sure that the tomato remains firm and bright and doesn't lose its identity this time! (Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
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Keep an eye
Eyelashes and eyebrows protect the eyes from sunrays & dust Dr Vikas Sharma
The eyelashes and eyebrows are one of the most delicate and significant features of the face. It can be very stressful when they become sparse, or if one suddenly loses them altogether or if the eyelashes start growing inwards or are infested by mites. There are several factors which can lead to eyelash and eyebrow hair loss, including medical conditions, stress and lack of proper nutrition. So it is of paramount importance to know the underlying cause and specific treatment in case it happens to you. More than skin deep Losing eyebrow and eyelash hair does more harm than just giving a disfigured look to the face. It also removes some of the eye protection one is born with. Eyelashes help prevent micro-flora, dust and other particles from falling into our eyes that can cause irritation, redness, pain, swelling and damage to our visual apparatus. Eyebrows can prevent soapy water or other liquids such as shampoos, hair dyes etc from sliding down the forehead and into our eyes. Aside from the protection they offer, losing eyebrows or eyelashes gives your face an unfinished appearance that can be embarrassing. It also signals a medical condition ranging from a skin disorder to an underlying serious internal medical disease. There is a wide variation in the colour, distribution and density of the eyebrow hairs. The inheritance of the appearance of the eyebrows is polygenic. Root causes Skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema and contact dermatitis can lead to inflammation of the skin near the eyes causing the fine and thin skin to blister, scale or peel, as well as result in itching. The reflex scratching of the skin to the itch stimulus harms the already inflamed skin and cause the eyebrow hair and eyelashes to fall out. Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune skin disorder which can create patches of hair loss in the eyebrows and eyelashes and in severe forms can wipe off the entire eyebrow hair and eyelashes. Lupus Erythematosus is another autoimmune disorder which can cause patches of hair loss over the eyelashes or eyebrow hair. Vitiligo, the skin disorder which causes patches of skin to lose pigmentation, can also de-pigment the eyebrow hair and eyelashes thus affecting the appearance. Seborrheic blepharitis is a skin disorder that causes scaly skin to develop along the eyelids. The itching, swelling and sensitivity to light that are common to this problem contribute to the loss of eyelashes. Both under-active and over-active thyroid conditions can result in the loss of eyelash and eyebrow hair. Trichotillomania, a psycho-dermatological disorder causes an uncontrollable urge to pull out their own hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes. Eyelashes take about seven to eight weeks to grow back if pulled out. Long eyelashes are considered a sign of femininity in many cultures. Beauty treatment Accordingly, some women seek to enhance their eyelash length artificially, using eyelash extensions. Modern eye makeup includes mascara, eyeliner, eye putty, and eye shadow to emphasise the eyes. There are also different tools that can be used on the lashes such as eyelash curler or mascara shield. The increase in usage of these products has also raised the incidence of eye make-up allergies which finally result in damage and loss to the precious eyelashes and eyebrow hair. Eyelash transplant It is also possible to get eyelash transplants, which are similar in nature to hair transplantation often done on the head. Since the hair is transplanted from the hair on the head, the new eyelashes will continue to grow like head hair and will need to be trimmed regularly. Wonder drug Bimatoprost got the FDA approval recently as the first drug for eyelash growth. The noticeable eyelash growth occurs within 16 weeks of the start of this drug. Growth is reported to occur primarily on the upper eyelashes. In addition, the past decade has seen the rapid increase in the development of eyelash conditioners. These conditioners are designed to increase the health and length of your lashes. Many utilise seed extract, minerals, and other chemicals to achieve these results. It is vital to detect the underlying cause of the eyelash and eyebrow hair loss at the earliest as in most cases, once the underlying cause is found and treated the hair will grow back with the specific treatment by the dermatologist. (Dr Sharma is a consultant dermatologist)
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Cool & casual
The proper sense of fashion has to be cultivated without being overtly conscious of it. Those who can master this art are the trendsetters. Raghav Nanda, a student of interior designing, is all for smart casuals. Your sense of style… I like people who wear smart casuals and have a good sense of colour coordination. The latest addition to your treasure of clothing or accessories… My watch from Diesel. Brand freak or street pick-ups? Only brands would do for me. Who is your style icon? Surely Salman Khan. Who do you think is the worst-dressed celebrity? None other than John Abraham. Which look would your prefer - sporty, chic or glamorous? Sporty it is. Your take on accessories? Besides a classy watch and belt, I like wearing bracelets. One fashion trend that goes beyond your comprehension… Funky colours for boys do not appeal to me. What gives you a high on the confidence level? Besides dressing properly my confidence is also achievement based. — As told to Poonam Bindra
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag cut short
After mesmerising the audience at large after its release on July 12, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is all set for an international release for which the producer-director has shortened the length of the film. The movie, inspired by Milkha Singh, has won appraisal by the audience and Farhan Akhtar, who has played the role of legendary Olympian in the film, is pretty contented that people have loved the film. But the only problem, according to him, was the immoderate length of the film which is three hours and 10 minutes. During the process of reducing 30 minutes of the film to make it suitable for a no-interval format, PS Bharathi, the film's editor, had to go through the whole footage from tip to toe to find out from where the verbal exchange could be reduced. Mehra says, "Bharathi and I haven't forced cuts into the narration. We wanted to bring the length down to a no-interval format, since there is no tradition of breaking a film into two halves in the West. To eliminate the interval-point for the international version, we had to re-edit the film." Decent proposal Rumour has it that Ranbir Kapoor will propose to his girlfriend Katrina Kaif on his birthday next month and then they will become an official couple. They have been spending time together all around the world.
Stress buster
Sushant Singh Rajput likes to go on long drives alone and it gives him a kick to drive a car and listen to good music, away from the maddening crowd of the city. He also likes watching movies in his spare time.
Changing for the better!
Horsing around
My horse riding competitions take place in the months of October, December, January and April. I doubt whether I will be able to participate as I am busy shooting. I haven't had time since the past two years. Earlier, I would say no to work to concentrate on the competitions. I don't do such silly things now. I have realised that I need money to look after my horses.
Karisma’s new friend
My mentor
Working with Naseerji (Naseeruddin Shah) is a matter of honour and pride. I have worked with him in theatre. He is like an acting school. Naseerji has guided me whenever I felt disillusioned with life or work. He is my confidante. Being featured in a film poster with him is a huge thing for me. I remember not finding a place in the poster of Monsoon Wedding, my debut film that also starred Naseerji. He teases me all the time, he pokes fun at me, but I know that he's proud of my success.
Changes within me
I have developed a lot more gratitude for people around me. I am more patient now. Working on so many films has added to my thought process as an actor. I feel glad when directors say that they have created a role keeping me in mind. As of now, I am saying yes to projects that seem fairly good. My sense of responsibility has also increased. At the same time, I have become a little cautious in choosing projects. However, I will still continue to do films with friends. Doing diverse roles is my priority as different characters add to my performances and personality as well. I like playing grey characters more than the positive ones, as the good guys are so boring.
Bohemian attitude
I don't think it is bad to be bohemian. I am bohemian at heart because I don't care much for worldly possessions. I find happiness in animals and other small things. I honestly believe that the best things in life are for free. As far as being called a Casanova, the tag doesn't irritate me.
Genetic problem
I am trying to tone down my brashness. However, my Jat genes don't allow me to be too polite or diplomatic. I am enjoying the process though. I know that journalists are doing their job by asking me about my personal life. I try to be as honest as possible.
Jha acts in Satyagraha
Filmmaker Prakash Jha is not limiting himself to being behind the camera for his upcoming directorial offering, Satyagraha, which is based on a mass movement against corruption. He is seen in a cameo role in the film. Prakash Jha's character in the film is pivotal to the mass movement and the politics happening around it.
However, this isn't Jha's first acting experience. He was seen essaying a small role in Aarakshan (2011). Talking about his dedication as an actor, the source says, "He made the assistant director of the film take charge of the sequence. He spent almost four hours before he locked the final shot." Besides Jha, the screenplay writer of Satyagraha, Anjum Rajabali, is also seen in the sequence. Anjum has been working with Jha since Apaharan (2005). Though this is his first acting stint for Jha's film, he has faced the camera before. He has appeared in films like Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996), Ghajini (2008) and Turning 30 (2011). Prakash Jha thought Anjum would be perfect for the character he has sketched and getting Anjum on board wasn't difficult.
Unoosha croons for Jism 3
In a first, Unoosha aka Kiddy, the livewire singer from Maldives has recorded a song for Pooja Bhatt's Jism 3. Incidentally, Unoosha had earlier crooned her way to glory with the chartbusting Heywalla a promotional number for Pooja Bhatt's Jism 2. And the response she received for her mesmerising voice paved the way for getting to sing the current Hindi film number.
Recalls Pooja, "When I heard from Unoosha at the South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) that Maldivan singers have never performed in India, forget singing in Bollywood, I felt there was a need to change this. I made a promise to her on stage that she will go home with a contract. And I am happy that she is singing a Hindi song for a mainstream Bollywood film with Jism 3." The initial lyrics of the song, that will also have Ali Azmat and KK is aptly called "Kahaan se karein shuru yahaan se." The song goes with Pooja's feelings of music transcending boundaries. It has been composed by Arko Pravo
Mukherjee.
Stress buster
Fit and fine
Arjun Rampal is over 40 but he looks more desirable than ever! He says that fitness is a way of life for him and he enjoys exercising. He will start shooting for Roy in November in which Ranbir plays a thief and he and Jacqueline play filmmakers. |
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Handing over charge
Star Plus has handed over the production of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's well-known show Saraswatichandra to Sphereorigins, who are the makers of many popular shows, including Balika Vadhu, Saat Phere, Jyoti and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. Says producer Sunjoy Waddhwa, "We appreciate the trust the channel has shown in us. Saraswatichandra has an interesting storyline and already has a strong fan-following. Sphereorigins stands for quality and we will reflect that in the production of the show.”
Foreign shores
Dabangg move
Shekhar back on tube
Shekhar Suman, a well-known television personality, has given us many comedy shows, including Movers N Shakers. He is back on television with a new show.
What is show about? It's about the famous comic actors on Indian screen, especially those who had a tragic background or end. We will show the other side of their lives, which people didn't see. It will air on ABP news. Why choose a news channel for the show? When they came to me with the concept, I was busy with my film which I have been shooting for the last eight months. I am directing the film Heartless, which is now on the verge of release. So for me to do anything right now on TV would have been tough. However, as I have done Poll Khol for the channel for five years, it was difficult to turn them down. They had a good research team and were keen, so I took it on as it is different from other shows. Also it requires just four days in a month. We will feature Jagdeep, Asrani, Mehmood, among others. Are you consciously not doing television these days? This was a pleasant break. I met people who said nowadays we don't see you on TV. I say haven't you had enough of me for the last twenty years? Aren't you bored of me? It's nice to take a sabbatical. Now what's next for you? I want work that is exciting and satisfying. Over a period of time, I have done a lot of comedy shows - judging and hosting - but I felt I was missing films. Today, the line is blurred between TV and films, but there's much more you can do in films.
Of epic proportions
Another mythological show, Mahabharat, is all set to hit the small screen and the makers of the show are busy finalising their star cast. Recently, they have signed Rohit Bharadwaj to play Yudhishtir. He was last seen in a Star Plus presentation Navya. In the show, he played the role of Mohan Bajpayi.
Rohit confirmed the news and said, "Yes I am playing Yudhishtir in the show. It's an epic show and I am feeling blessed to play this character, which I have seen in earlier versions of Mahabharata on TV during my childhood days." Shaheer Sheikh, also from Navya, is likely to play the role of Arjun. Siddharth Kumar Tiwari's Mahabharat, whose launch date is yet to be announced, will air on Star Plus. — HRM
Shake a leg
This week, the star cast of Shuddh Desi Romance and Grand Masti were on the sets of DID Super Moms. While the cast of Shuddh Desi Romance was seen dancing with the audience, the team of Grand Masti were caught cracking jokes on each other and doing impromptu dance steps. Sushant Singh Rajput and Parineeti Chopra danced to the title track of their upcoming movie. |
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Politically correct
Satyagraha Directed by Prakash Jha, Satyagraha is a political thriller starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpai, Amrita Rao and Vipin Sharma in the lead roles. In the film, retired teacher Dwarka Anand (Amitabh Bachchan) is an idealistic man and his son Manav (Ajay Devgan), who is an engineer, is an ambitious capitalist. Manav's friend Akhilesh dies a sudden death. In the meanwhile, minister Balram Singh (Manoj Bajpai) announces a compensation for Akhilesh's death, which his wife Sumitra (Amrita Rao) cannot get despite giving constant applications to the government officials and incensed Dwarka slaps an arrogant official and gets imprisoned. Manav starts a campaign to free him, using social media and roping in wannabe-Bahubali Arjun Singh (Arjun Rampal) and journalist Yasmin (Kareena Kapoor). Gandhian philosophy The film is a story of a man who is a firm believer of Gandhian principles, an ambitious entrepreneur, a social activist, a fearless political journalist and a wily politician who uses every means to break the system. Inspired by anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare's high-decibel movement last year, the film laments the current scenario of our nation, especially, when it comes to corruption. It's a must watch. Geetanjali Sharma, student Masala vs substance That most of the people expect masala films out of Bollywood, but this film is such a respite from the run-of-the-mill films. Prakash Jha has done wonders with this film that delves deep into the reality and I love the way he presents it. Karanpratap Randhawa, businessperson Script that fails I did not like the script of the film that much, but the actors did a wonderful job in the film. The subject of the film is also very good and Prakash Jha has done a good job. However, the best in the film is Manoj Bajpayee. Nimrat Kaur, student
We're the Millers Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, We're the Millers is a Hollwood comedy film and it stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts and Will Poulter in the lead roles. In the film, David Burke (Jason Sudeikis) plays the role of a small-time pot dealer whose clientele includes chefs and soccer moms, but no kids after all he has his scruples. Preferring to keep a low profile for obvious reasons, he learns the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished when he tries to help some local teens and winds up getting jumped by a trio of gutter punks. Stealing his stash and his cash, they leave him in major debt to his supplier, Brad (Ed Helms). In order to wipe the slate clean and maintain a clean bill of health, David must now become a major drug smuggler by bringing Brad's latest shipment in from Mexico. Twisting the arms of his neighbours, cynical stripper Rose (Jennifer Aniston) and wannabe customer Kenny (Will Poulter) and the tatted-and-pierced streetwise teen Casey (Emma Roberts), he devises a foolproof plan. One fake wife, two fake kids and a huge, shiny RV later, the Millers are headed south of the border for a Fourth of July weekend that is sure to end with a bang. Laughing out loud I loved the film. It makes you trip and Jennifer Aniston looks ravishing in the film. So there is no reason why you should avoid seeing the film. I love the storyline and script. It's a fun film. Nikita Sharma, student Fun ride The script development is funnier and more ingenious than you expect, and the actors have the comic timing to pull off most of it. Also, the comedy is impressively sour and the four leads complement one another beautifully. Ramit Singhla, student --As told to Amarjot Kaur
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Jatt Airways crash lands
Jasmine Singh
Film: Jatt Airways Director: Harjit Ricky Cast: Alfaaz, Padam Bhola, Tulip Joshi, Smriti Khanna, BN Sharma, Jaswinder Bhalla, Binnu Dhillon, Rana Jung Bahadur, Karamjit Anmol Rating: Jatt Airways…Jatt Airways, yes Jatt Airways… No matter how many times you repeat the title, it still doesn't make sense. Why? Look up, down, under, over, just about anywhere for the airways in Jatt Airways, you wouldn't find it anywhere. And you thought this movie would be about pretty airhostess or dashing pilots? Well, it is nowhere close to it. Directed by Harjit Ricky, Jatt Airways is the most rough and confused ride you ever taken. With a multi-star cast that boasts of singer actor Alfaaz, Padam Bhola, Tulip Joshi, Smriti Khanna, BN Sharma, Jaswinder Bhalla, Rana Jung Bahadur, Binnu Dhillon and Karamjit Anmol you expect a fun- filled flight. This one, however, crash lands even before it takes off. None is hurt expect for the audience who didn't have time to jump off on time. The movie has a storyline, obviously, but it took us almost two hours to join the various parts of it. If you have a problem figuring out the story just Google movie Ankhain (the old one) starring Govinda, Chunkey Pandey, Kadar Khan and the monkey! Two brothers Alfaaz and Padam Bhola want to marry two sisters. And the two sisters want to marry those two brothers only. Stop, please stop! The movie has such lazy dialogues that within minutes you fall fast asleep. And if you are still awake, wait for this. Harjit Ricky the director hasn't given up. It is hard to believe he can do such a shoddy job. The flight gets even worse with the two actors walking in. We love Alfaaz as a singer. He is a fabulous song writer, but as an actor he needs to pull up his socks. And yes, reduce his belly. As for Padam Bhola, the fellow looks out of place, an outsider in the flight. The only two people who add just about a pinch of life are BN Sharma and Jaswinder Bhalla. But it's time they bring in something new. Binnu Dhillon, as the inspector, is wasted. He needs to do something really different now. As we wait for anything remotely close to airwarys to appear, we are forced to watch Tulip Joshi and Smriti Khanna with their sad expressions and sad dialogues. Songs are the only respite in Jatt Airways. An item song Ok Report featuring Mehak Chahal is out of place but something is better than nothing. We suggest avoid this flight. If you have to go some place take a rickshaw or an auto. No airways!
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Astro turf
ARIES: Sacrifices made today TAURUS: "The Moon" reveals that you can stretch your relationship a bit too far. Speak your mind to your beloved to clear any misunderstanding. Property deals get concluded. GEMINI: It is a day to forget worries of work. Talk to superiors and see what they can offer. Uncooperative family members will throw a spanner in your life. Sportsmen will feel restless. CANCER: Today you will be in an enthusiastic frame of mind. Matters connected with the state or government agency will pass-off smoothly. Loss through speculation is on the cards. LEO: You will get no time for yourself today. Relax and be a little more tolerant. You will be in a mood to find fault with people who are dear to you; curb this habit. VIRGO: Teamwork is the keynote of the day. Home life will be pleasant. Older people can drum up certain problem. Check your car before you set out for a long journey. Teamwork and happy relationships mark this day. LIBRA: Life is not always a SCORPIO: You will be happy in the company of friends. This is a good time to strengthen ties with your partners. Handle property matters carefully. Some of you SAGITTARIUS: Relax; there is no work pressure at all. Friends will be easy-going and willing to fall in love with your plans. Property matters are highlighted. A romantic alliance is likely to blossom by the evening. CAPRICORN: It is the best day to get things done by people in power. You will get an opportunity to become a member of an important club. Family affairs run along smoothly. AQUARIUS: Love relations are bubbling with excitement. PISCES: Tendencies for manipulation or revenge should be controlled. Believe in your own worth. Political bosses: danger looms large over the head. It is a good day for investment in property. Tarot message: Trust your heart and intuition. |
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