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Bank on them
There is nothing wrong in learning how to play an instrument, but if you are doing it because everyone around has started playing their little note…would you enjoy the learning and eventually play well? Apply the same to the producers in the Punjabi film industry. Just because one or two odd people walked away with profit, everybody followed suit. Now, the Punjabi film producers outnumber the directors and actors!
Turning a film producer is a new fad in Punjab these days. But on the other side of the fence, you will come across people from varied professions (certainly not from the real estate sector) who turned to producing films for the love of Punjabi films. They did not follow the popular tide of sticking to only comedy and they wouldn't do so in the near future as well. Meet some of these dare-devils in their own right, who took the plunge for the love of cinema.
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Then he decided to direct and produce Stupid 7 along with his wife Sandeep Kakkar, under the banner Off Stage Productions. "Our friends from theatre invested small amounts when we started shooting. But in the later stage these investments stopped, so my wife and I had to take upon ourselves the responsibility of releasing the film," shares Pali Bhupinder, who struggled hard to find a distributor for the film. "I am a teacher and we don't have that kind of money to invest. I was hopeful that the content of Stupid 7 was amazing though," he says. The film did not do well at the box-office, but Pali Bhupinder is still hopeful that one day when he has enough money to invest he would love to produce another movie. He adds, "After Jatt & Juliet fared well, every property dealer came in to invest. They don't have clear concepts; they only want to do business and this is precisely the reason that the budgets of the Punjabi film have hit Rs 5-6 crore mark. We need small budget films with a good content as well," he suggests.
Professional take
Himmat Singh worked as an investment banker before he and his wife, Brinder Sran, who has done her BBA from UK, decided to produce RSVP (Ronde Saarey Viyah Pichon). As a kid, Himmat would religiously watch all films. "I wanted to produce a film because I love films," he says. Himmat along with his wife Brinder Sran operated with complete professionalism while producing the film. "We hired the most professional people from Mumbai. Nothing was left to chance," adds Himmat, who feels that the new producers who are coming in Punjabi films should get their facts right before investing money.
Pure passion
As for the money that Anmol earns through the sale of movie tickets, he plans to donate it for many worthy causes. As a producer, he noticed the flaws in the industry. "The Punjabi film industry is not organised. It was difficult to find skilled technical crew in Punjab. We had to go to Mumbai to get some of the crew members. Doing post-production without any state-of-the-art studio was another hurdle," shares Anmol.
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Different approach Poonam Pawar, a banker in Santa Barbara, California, watched every single Punjabi movie. In fact, she always wanted to be a part of the industry in one way or the other. "I decided to produce Sikander, a movie which wasn't comedy. I had noticed that every second person was making a comedy, so much so that people only wanted to invest money in a project that had established actors and was a comedy," she says. However, Poonam invested her money in a project that was on a different line, "I thought if I was investing my hard-earned 'limited' money on a Punjabi film, it better be good and not the regular riff-raff." Poonam faced a tough time producing the film. She was an outsider and a woman. The film did not fare well, but the pretty woman is confident that at least she could give audiences a taste of something different.
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Ramp on fire
Red carpet It was like a starry night —black, glitter and grace. The red carpet collection by Rocky S was truly refined. The embellishments covering the outfits were just enough to lend it grace. "The collection is for very important occasions in one's life," he says. Rocky S went for elegance and sensuality in the collection. "With georgettes and chiffons, it is a very feminine collection with Western outfits," he adds. The celebrated designer, who often plays with the shades of black, says the colour always looks great on women. Bling bling AD Singh, Mumbai-based designer, showcased the shimmer and sparkle with Swarovsky-studded elegant bridal attires. The collection was all bridal with a play of colour. "I regularly get orders from Punjab and am thinking of opening up an outlet in Ludhiana. I have been told that people here don't mind spending up to Rs 2.5 lakh for a bridal suit, which is as good as it is in Mumbai," he says. Corporate outlook Musical show Designer duo Sundeep and Ravi showcased their collection amidst live singing and music. Meenakshi Sandeep's wife sang and a live band played along with which models showcased the collection. gurvinder@tribunemail.com
South end "Interestingly, there are many models and actors from Punjab who are doing films Down South," says Bhanushree Mehra, who got her break in Punjabi movies with Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad. The pretty actor has done three Telugu films.
Big leap Karishma Tanna, who took the leap from television to silver screen with Grand Masti, was the showstopper for designer AD Singh. "With television, you are more connected to people, as they see you everyday. Films, on the other hand, give you better star value," she says. The bubbly actor is doing Tina and Lolo with Sunny Leone as co-actor, and another movie Sher with Vivek Oberoi and Sanjay Dutt. "I am a big fan of Madhuri Dixit and would like to follow in her footsteps," she adds.
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Pure & pristine
Dhrupad player Sunita Avani Amin wants to stay away from fusion music Manpriya Singh
“There is so much to experiment with the dhrupad itself that I don’t feel the need to venture into fusion music or any other form,” in Chandigarh on an invitation by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi for a dhrupad recital, she shares her love for the ancient form of classical music, how the journey began and where she plans to take it further. “Dhrupad is an ancient form of music whose origin is linked to the sacred Sanskrit text. There are a lot of theories and school of thoughts regarding the origin of this genre but there’s no proof, as yet,” she chooses to focus on the proven and practiced definitions. Dhrupad is believed to evolve from the Vedic chanting and about six centuries ago, came to be patronised by the royal courts. She adds, “We listen to the vibrations and sound of the tanpura and sing accordingly. I’ll be singing Yaman.” It’s been a decade into the classical form since she met her guru Ustad Bahauddin Dagar in Bangalore. “I have learnt Bharatnatyama and was teaching dance in school. I was only learning khayal till I met my guru. My first class was so intense that for one hour we only sang Sa. I never even learnt dance with such intent.” Meanwhile, it’s been years of regular practice and performances across the country; Ahmedabad, Pondicherry, Chennai, Patiala and now Chandigarh. Nevertheless, the music form remains scholarly enough to enjoy the popularity and privilege of commercial genres. She denies, “Dhrupad is very popular. You realise this when you move to other parts of the country, especially Bhopal and Jaipur, you have full fledged concerts and festivals devoted to it.” What she wants to focus on instead, is taking the legacy forward. “I have a few projects to work upon. First is The Gurukul that my guru opened at my place, before he died,” shares the Jaipur based artiste. “We’ve started with residential workshops in Rajasthan. From thereon, we plan to take these workshops across the country, where students will be taught dhrupad, Western classical, khayal and hopefully they will be able to distinguish among these genres.” As for collaborations, “I enjoy the pristine form so much and moreover, haven’t heard a fusion so good to venture in that direction.” manpriya@tribunemail.com
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Putting–speed control
Jesse Grewal
While the ‘read’ comes from a combination of looking at the small details of the green and experience, the stroke plays an important role in the correct execution of the putt. Within the stroke there are three major parameters
A putting stroke is somewhat like a pendulum action but has an element of ‘hit’ in it. The only problem in describing it as a pendulum action gives golfers to understand that the follow through would be as long as the backswing. But in a stroke The time taken for a putting stroke is almost the same irrespective of the distance of the putt just like the movement of a pendulum. Use a tempo trainer which could be downloaded on your phone which basically creates a sound from start to finish. The duration of this sound can be set to a particular golfer’s rhythm. One could also use words like ‘tick’ for the backswing and ‘tock’ for the downswing and build the stroke to match the words.
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In a trance
When questioned about his inspiration, DJ Piet says, “I get inspired by anything and everything and that is precisely what keeps me going. I fancy calling the trance, EDM, psychedelic trance, and dub step as dance music. However, I believe that for any music to sound good, it has to be well produced and that is to say that balancing the sound is of paramount importance.” With their first album EP rocking the charts with The Citrus Juicer and Black Snow, their biggest hit commercially came out in 1999 and was called Airwave, which reached No 10 in the UK Singles Chart and No 25 in the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. This was later re-released by Rank 1 remixed with added vocals as Breathing (Airwave 2003), and also provided the base for a mash up with Donna Williams, as True Love Never Dies, which was later re-recorded with Kelly Lorenna by Flip and Fill. In 2011, Airwave was voted the number 1 trance classic of all time in the Trance Top 1000 poll. Presently, Piet Bervoets is working on his new single, which will be released on November 13 and is called 13.11.11. “The track is 13 minutes and 11 seconds long, thus the name. Any kind of music with melody is trance,” he signs off.
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Fast and frolic!
Kandla Nijhowne I know you're wondering how frolic ties up with Navaratri fasting but I feel it does! The festive mood kick-starts hereon, while the devout ones prepare for a period of pious introspection and 'satvik' food. I personally enjoy this food for a strange reason. I notice that the food components taste like they are meant to, in the absence of onion and garlic cloaking their flavours. I suspect I also enjoy this food because more often than not , it's deep fried. To me, almost anything tastes good when deep fried! The fasting-fad has caught on so much that most restaurants offer special Navaratri thaalis on their menus. Shop around the markets, then pop into that nice little place and place an order for your festive feast! Super mix of fast and frolic. Sounds the perfect plan, doesn't it? For those who are staying in for home-cooked satvik dishes, the array is endless. Here is an interesting dahi bada recipe without the use of lentils, the latter being off the list!
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(Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert) Note: For added flavour, stir in some crushed dried mint into the yogurt.
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Feel at Home
A brand new interior designing store, Ishvatam that comes straight from Delhi to Chandigarh with the pursuit of serving its clients in Punjab has a lot more to offer than just the regular design stores. “We started in Delhi in 1999, where we already have three outlets. Ishvatam aims at giving complete solutions on interior designing,” says Adita Bhaskar, the owner of the store. As he talks about the services that the stores aim to offer, including furniture, soft furnishing, lighting, artwork, custom framing, accessories, mirrors and sculptures, he says, “We offer designing solutions, which is to say that we employ our interior designers to customise your house as your fancy. And though ours is an up-market store, we have products, which are easily affordable and are within the price range of Rs 1000 to Rs 2 lakh.” The name, Ishvatam, essentially means ‘striving for perfection’ and initially the store started serving a lot of Indian designs and handicrafts. “The specialty of the store lies in its capacity to accommodate fluid backdrops, which is rather refreshing and it breaks the monotony. We have everything that the customer needs and the designs that we offer are of all sorts, including contemporary, ethnic, and international.” amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Another ‘exotic’ number
Sporting an Anju Modi creation, the actress who shot for the song crooned by Bhoomi Trivedi at Filmcity, spent 10 hours. Tattoos were painted across her abs prior to the shoot of the song. If sources are to be believed, the Ram Chahe Leela song set was visualised as a Moulin Rouge meets a mujra bar setting for which a whopping six crores was spent wherein over 2500 candles were lit for a single day.
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Getting into the skin of the character
She did not need any professional help for it, but her friends helped her a lot. Deepika says "I have a lot of Gujarati friends while growing up so I'm familiar with the language and culture. My character Leela is more like the girls of today, so I didn't have to change my accent completely but just throw in a couple of words"
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Designs forever
Juhi looked refreshing in a blue, green and pink lehenga designed by Bharti Brahmbhatt. We loved the funky bindi and the vibrant colours on Juhi! At the launch, reliving her cherished memory of marriage, Juhi Chawla commented, “Wedding is the most important day of every woman’s life. To be able to cherish it forever is the most beautiful expression of love. The concept of Azva is the perfect reminder of our wedding promises to each other. Each piece has a stunning design coupled with the creativity of seven, which truly brings alive the real romance of marriage. I love its versatility, which can be glamorously worn for all important occasions after your marriage for the rest of your life. It is a complete must-have for today’s modern bride.”
Oscar competition
Soon after the Film Federation of India announced its verdict on India’s official entry to the Oscars, fans of The Lunchbox took to social networking sites to vent their ire. Both Anurag Kashyap and Karan Johar expressed their disappointment in no kind words with the former even referring to Gyan Correa’s film in an ominous manner. However shades apart, Sohum Shah, the producer of The Ship of Theseus that was another contender for the crown, prefers to wish Gyan all the best for his endeavours. Stating that he was not upset at all with FFI’s decision, he says, “I have not seen The Good Road but I am happy that the jury got a wide range of options to select from. Last year, a lot of wonderful films got a chance at commercial release and the filmmakers also received a good platform.” Instead of indulging in ego battles, Sohum hopes that Gyan’s film wins the honours for India at the Oscars. The producer- actor also feels that Ritesh Batra’s film has a greater commercial viability than Ship of Theseus. “The Lunchbox released just recently and has been the only decent Hindi watch in a couple of weeks. It is fresh in people’s minds and of course they will talk about it,” adds Sohum.
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Ronit Roy plays negative character in 2 States
Being directed by Abhishek Verman, it is being co-produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. This will be Ronit's second film with Karan Johar after Student Of The Year. "I am doing 2 States. I got a call from the production house for the role, but I told them I don't want to do it. Then I got a call from Karan, he said, 'Why are you not doing this film?' I couldn't say no. Karan said trust me, so I went ahead and did the film," Ronit said in an interview. The film starring Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor is a big screen adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's bestseller 2 States: The Story of My Marriage. "2 States is an intense story and it's a sought of negative role. I am playing Arjun's father's role. It's like a guest appearance and the character speaks a lot in it," he added. In the film, a Punjabi boy falls in love with a Tamil girl, which leads to a regional and cultural clash. The ace actor, who is ruling the small screen, wants to do films with knowledgeable people."I don't feel I have so much of knowledge that I can carry a film on my shoulders," said Ronit, who had impressed with his performance in Udaan. The actor, who started his career with movies like Jaan Tere Naam, is happy with his work on the small screen. — IANS
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Madhuri’s beauty tips
Look good Beauty cannot be defined in just one simple line. For me, it's the overall personality that makes a person beautiful. It is who you are and what you stand for and how talented you are. Then it is also about how you look and carry yourself. All of this together defines beauty. Everyone has to grow old. It is how you do it, which is important. It is important to look after yourself and strive to look good, presentable and graceful. Healthy habits I don't smoke and drink, which is one good thing. I lay great emphasis on diet and exercise. Multi-vitamins are good, but with a balanced diet, you don't even need that. Hair care I follow the old wives' tale where oiling hair is considered good. Mix olive oil and castor oil in equal proportions and apply to your hair and scalp. Your hair is ready to fight any weather. Conditioning is also an important part of hair care. You can also use homemade conditioner made from mayonnaise or banana or something fruity. Radiant skin Every day, I religiously wash my face with a cleanser and follow it up with a serum. Sometimes, I use a toner depending on how my skin feels that day. Olay has a good toner. I use that and follow it with a night cream. Just like I brush my teeth twice a day, I follow my regimen twice a day – morning and night. You have to use these products for a certain period before you actually start seeing the difference.
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Sambhavna Seth is back!
Sambhavna says, "The song is titled Main babli hui, tu bunty hua, band kamre mein twenty twenty hua. I am very happy to work with the ace choreographer Ganesh Acharya. I always wanted to work with him and during Zilla Gaziabad I was called but due to date issues I couldn't do it. But this time when he called me I just went to the studio and met him. After reaching the set I came to know about the film, its makers and about John being in the song. They just saw one step of mine and I was in for the song!" Sambhavna had shot for four days and had some great time with John. She adds, "It was just awesome. He is one star who is so down to earth. He is so humble and co operative, no starry tantrums. It is very easy to talk to him." Apparently this song was initially planned with Huma Quereshi and Sambhavna came to know about it later. Sambhavna has done 150 item songs in Bhojpuri films and some in Hindi films. She also did an item number in 36 China Town which had got a very good response. She says, "Dancing is a blessing that I have received and I am good at it. I worship my work and art. ”
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After the break...
Few actors have returned to acting on the small screen after a hiatus. We take a look at them and their shows.
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Supreme saga
At home is her father, who is a retired government officer, a home-maker mother, an unemployed brother and a sister studying in college, making Nandini the sole bread-winner of her family. She is deeply patriotic and socially responsible, enabling her to be the youngest member to manage her housing society council. On the other end of the spectrum is Rajvir Raghuvanshi (Rafi Malik), a young, confident and wealthy young scion of a prominent political family. He has lived a major part of his life outside the country and has limited knowledge about the socio-political situation of his homeland. He returns to his family, especially to his mother, Gayatri Devi (Sujata Sehgal), who is an ambitious politician. Rajvir, however, is passionate about music. He is creatively inclined and has no political ambitions whatsoever. Rajvir and Nandini, the two unlikely protagonists, meet to create this saga. Rashmi Sharma, producer, Rashmi Sharma Telefilms said, "Desh Ki beti Nandini is a very unique and relatable concept. The show is based on a common girl Nandini, who has a very simplistic way of managing everything. Nandini is a responsible daughter and a responsible citizen as well. She is just like one of us, not someone very exceptional. Nandini will make every woman realise the managerial skills that they possess and inspire them. She will make everyone realise that a woman who can manage her family and her relationships so well even in adverse conditions, can also manage the society and the nation efficiently as these are the qualities a nation's leader also needs to possess. Besides this, the show also has another side to it, which is a beautiful love story and a very important and grand character Gayatri who will walk into Nandini's life and change her world completely." The beautiful and talented Kirti Nagpure essays the role of Nandini, while newcomer Rafi Malik will be making his debut as Rajvir Raghuvanshi. Playing the role of Gayathri Raghuvanshi will be Sujata Sehgal, while Suhasini Mulay will be seen as Ambika Raghuvanshi and Manoj Chandila will be playing the role of Abhay, the Raghuvanshi family's political advisor. Tune in to Desh Ki Beti…Nandini every Monday to Thursday on October 7 at 9:00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television. — HRM
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Astro Turf
ARIES: By the end of the day, your intuitive and perceptive skills would be sharp and you would be unusually sensitive. This perceptiveness may also heighten your interest in astrology and myths. Tarot message: Let things run their course.
Lucky colour: Deep red Lucky number: 25
TAURUS: With the presence of Saturn in your sign, you would need to work out your plans for investing and saving. Your love life would be quite interesting and you may renew old love.
Tarot message: Avoid criticising others. Lucky colour: Purple Lucky number: 46 GEMINI: There may be times when you feel unloved and neglected; however, it may only be temporary. Both at home and with friends, exercise affection and serenity; it would pay in the long run. Tarot message: Avoid nasty situations.
Lucky colour: Saffron Lucky number: 57 CANCER: Be attentive and careful with everything you do at work since it would affect your overall career. Business people may plan to diversify or expand in order to increase commitment and profits. Tarot message: Focus on professional changes.
Lucky colour: Pale yellow Lucky number: 26 LEO: Most of you will start planning your career and will get a good response from your employers. Love and romance would light up your life, bringing much joy.
Tarot message: Do not lend money to strangers. Lucky colour: Crimson
Lucky number: 41 VIRGO: Finance will be a priority today. There may be some splurging due to the festive season and some of you may even be surprised by a sudden windfall.
Tarot message: Do not leave things up to chance. Lucky colour: Aqua Lucky number: 62 LIBRA: The focus of the day would be on your ability to multi-task. Plan everything and deal with hurdles, either at work or in your personal life. Health needs attention.
Tarot message: Strive for perfection at work. Lucky colour: Rainbow pastels
Lucky number: 60 SCORPIO: You would be able to realise your goals and start working towards them. Social and familial bonds would become stronger as you start looking at them with a new perspective.
Tarot message: Don't take chances despite the assurance of people. Lucky
colour: Ebony Lucky number: 28 SAGITTARIUS: Take care of your health and exercise caution while driving. Some of you may decide to take concrete action in order to improve your personal relationships. Tarot message: Allow a sick situation to blow over
before starting new. Lucky colour: Forest green Lucky number: 33 CAPRICORN: Some of you may have overshot your budgets in the past few days due to the festive season, but its time to control now. Be prepared to resolve a problem with a friend or colleague.
Tarot message: Be honest. Lucky colour: Lotus pink Lucky number: 36 AQUARIUS: Your instincts and reactions would be relatively fast today due to which, you would be able to make the most of situations. You must keep an eye on your health.
Tarot message: Avoid being hurried and over anxious. Lucky colour: Black
Lucky number: 47 PISCES: Although you are driven and focused towards your goals, it is also important that you avoid being controlling and critical of team members and partners. This may lead to arguments and undue stress. Tarot message: Take responsibility for self and others. Lucky colour: Grey
Lucky number: 58
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The year ahead
If your birthday is October 8...
Your birthday falls this year on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of auspicious Navratras (spanning from October 5 to 13). Saturn provides you with energy, discipline, and originality makes you trustworthy and hardworking. Extra care of your health is required. Some of you may visit abroad for studies or business this year. You may get involved in a new romantic relationship though it will be for a short period. Avoid taking any decisions, especially in haste. Positive colours: Dark blue, dark grey, indigo and violet. Select days: Saturday, Wednesday & Friday Favourable numbers: 4,5,6,8 Gems recommended: Blue sapphire, diamond, emerald, lapis lazuli Charity on birthday: You may observe fast or donate Besan or red coloured sweets in any religious place.
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Pali Bhupinder is an eminent name in Punjabi theatre. Having written and directed umpteen Punjabi plays, Pali Bhupinder's scripts are the first choice of Punjabi theatre directors and groups working world-wide in the field of Punjabi theatre. These plays are a part of the curriculum in North Indian Universities and are also a topic of academic research. 
Anmol Kapoor is a cardiologist based out in Calgary, Canada. Born and brought up in Nabha, Patiala, Anmol faced his share of hardships when he moved to Canada. From medicine to producing his upcoming venture Patiala Dreamz, Anmol talks of his journey, "I was always intrigued by cinema and theatre. I noted that Punjabi cinema was going through many changes. The technical quality was improving at an amazing speed. Punjabis all over the world noted this change and appreciated it," he adds. What followed after some time is something each one of us can see now - repetitiveness. "Only because some movies made good money, everybody started following the same formula," Anmol says. Though Anmol was advised to stick to a comedy film, he says "I chose to take a different path. We came up with an original story. All actors in the movie were selected on the basis of requirement of the role." 
The final day of the Punjab International Fashion Week in Ludhiana saw designers Sandeep and Ravi, AD Singh, Aslam Khan and Rocky S showcase their collections.
It was panache and sophistication on the ramp in Aslam Khan's corporate collection. Khan, who generally does Indian designs and sarees in particular, wanted to change the way the corporate world dresses. The suits stood out for the colour and sleek designs, but just enough to go well with the office look. A glitter here and a shimmer there, it was just enough both for men and women to look elegant in the corporate world. "I wanted to showcase that there is a huge scope for infusing new life into corporate dressing. Corporate attire doesn't just have to be blacks, greys and blues," says Khan. 
When art is practiced out of passion rather than pastime, it evokes a quiet contemplation from the audience. Emphasis on maintaining the purity of a rendition is what differentiates a devotee from a disciple. Sunita Avani Amin believes in keeping the pristinity of the genre alive rather than blending it into other popular genres.
Probably the most important aspect of putting is to get the speed correct. Most three putts happen due to poor reading of the green’s speed or poor execution of the amount of force required. Lag putting means the ability to get the right amount of speed from a distance on the green to get the ball within a small circle around the hole. To achieve this requires the correct read of the green which entails reading the slopes as well as the grain and thickness of the surface (grass).
“There is no particular definition for trance music but you will have to hear the music that I do,” says Piet Bervoets, one of the two members of Rank 1, a Dutch trance group, formed in the Netherlands in 1997. “Benno De Goeij and I have been creating the Dutch trance sound for over 17 years now and I think that the two of us are married the way handle it all,” he quips. Although the two members of the group (Benno De Goeij and Piet Bervoets) had worked together before, Rank 1 (a name first used in 1999) was their first project with commercial success. In Chandigarh at the Blue Blazer for the pre-party of the Sunburn, that took place in Noida on Sunday, DJ Piet Bervoets talks about his music and inspiration.
Potato and kuttu-vadaas
Home sweet home! The intensity of the warmth that the proverb conveys speaks volumes about how overwhelming it is to be at home. Since everyone loves to be at home, why not beautify it with all the goodies, which add to its character and reflects of those who live in it.
Keeping true to the title of her latest hit international single Exotic, Priyanka Chopra will soon be seen in a special song titled Ram Chahe Leela in Eros International and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ram-Leela. Priyanka looks her exotic best in the number that promises to have audiences asking for more…
Since Deepika Padukone for the very first time plays the role of a Gujarati desi girl in Ram-Leela, she had help from her friends getting the diction right for the movie.
The talented and beautiful actress Juhi Chawla was guest of honour at The World Gold Council’s launch of Azva Wedding Jewellery.
Actor Ronit Roy says his role in 2 States is more of a guest appearance and that his character will have shades of grey.
Madhuri Dixit looks as gorgeous as ever even today! She is nearing 50 but one can't say that looking at her face and fit body. She shares some tips with us.
Starlet Sambhavna Seth is back with what she is best known for. She will soon be seen in Anees Bazmee's Welcome Back in an item song with John Abraham. The song is composed by Anu Malik and choreographed by Ganesh Acharya.
Sangeeta Ghosh:
Gauri Tonk: Having done a few roles on and off, she was busy taking care of her home. Now back on the tube, Gauri is doing a fine job playing mom in Ek Boond
Ishq.
Gaurav Gera: After playing the adorable geeky Nandu in Jassi, Gaurav went ahead to play many roles, including one in a Broadway style play Jhumroo. He returned as Mrs. Pammi Pyarelal on Colors but that hasn't worked as expected.
Gautami Gadgil: After a few films, including Student Of The Year, Gautami is now back in a full-fledged role in Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi. Playing the role of a convincing mother in the show, which has already taken off on the ratings charts, says it all. Welcome back!
Kaanchi Kaul: Pretty face Kanchi returned to television in a role that perhaps she has done before, well at least shades of it. Her comeback show after a few years, Ek Nanad ki Khushiyon ki Chaabi - Meri Bhabhi, has her crying most of the time instead of figuring out how to get rid of her cheater husband and carry on with her life. But her character is getting around to that, so that's a start.
The show, Desh Ki Beti… Nandini, introduces the story of Nandini, a strong, selfless and a socially aware girl who exemplifies kindness and humanity. Produced by Rashmi Sharma Telefilms, the show is set in Delhi. Hailing from a middle-class family, Nandini Pandey (Kirti Nagpure) is a 23-year-old girl who works for a wedding planning
organisation.
Gauri Khan