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Fashion is the showstopper
In the fashion circle, this edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week is touted to be better than the many last seasons. It distanced itself from distractions, presented creations that spelt trends for the spring-summer season, forwarded the cause of fashion designers and their diligence and did exactly what a fashion week is ought to do—celebrate fashion. Here is a sum up of the IFW that might set an example for future fashion weeks. Bling at bay Except for the use in bits and pieces in Nachiket Barve's collection, Ankyra by Proyanka Kakkar and Joy Mitra's ode to Rituparno Ghosh, the designers kept away from the bling. Cut was given preference over crystals. And prints became the best substitute for silme-sitaare. From the evergreen polka dots in collection by veteran Ashish Soni, Josh Goraya's play with random prints, Jenjum Gadi's extravagant use of the beetle prints added colour to the creations, and ensured that bling wasn't missed at all. To celebrate the hundred years of Hindi cinema, Nida Mahmood, continuing with her journey of quirk and kitch, presented prints of popular chapters of the cinema on her creations. Even for the very formal evening dresses, designers picked elements that didn't overshadow the silhouettes of the creations. Take Rabani and Rakha's collection for example. In nude shades, the creations only has volume that confirms them as evening wear. Fusion of Indian and western silhouettes give shape to designs
by Pratima Pandey, which is again minus any bling.
Suddenly the focus has shifted to sports wear. Sportswear is on the agenda of Indian designers only because they think people want an interesting alternative to conventional segments of fashion. Pankaj and Nidhi were applauded by the fashion critics for their very sporty and chic creations in blue and white. Sweta Kapur's cropped shirts with knotted shorts were a bit bland but appropriate for the Indian summer. Gautam Gupta's collection was a heady mix of colours and cuts but sporty at the same time.
When Anupama Dayal and Masaba Gupta started the week with their shows, (Anupama's collection was even titled Gulabi) we thought that pink would rule the season. But surprisingly indigo came out to be the most popular colour. If indigo ruled the ramp, coral scorched it. Almost each designer presented at least one creation in indigo. And then there was the trio--Ashish, Viral and Vikrant- who presented their collection aptly titled Breed Blue: A tribute to homegrown indigo. Needless to say that the collection was in blue and white. Neons and pop colours went missing this time making way for coral and cobalts , something that was required post the two seasons of neon dominance. Rahul Mishra, Josh Goraya, Pallavi Mohan, Payal Pratap, designer couple Ankur and Priyanka Modi used different hues of blue in their respective collections. Dolly J's coral ensemble made for a perfect contrast to designers' indulgence in indigo.
If it is spring-summer, sheer has to be a part of the menu prepared by designers. Nachiket Barve's sheer tops, Niket and Jainee's see- through skirts and maxi dresses, Priyanka Kakkar's interpretation of architecture of Morocco in sheer dresses hint at sheer will be an important element of fashion in the coming season. Even Rohit and Rahul Khanna met the expectations with their sheer and bling collection.
Alia Bhatt for Masaba Gupta, Raima Sen for Joy Mitra, Anil Kapoor for Ashish Soni, Pallavi Sharda for Samant Chauhan….and that's about it. Out of the 30 runaway shows at the fashion week, just four boasted of showstoppers besides the beautiful creations. It's partially due to the absence of big names from the show roster. Masaba Gupta walked the ramp for Wendell Rodricks and that again translates into raising a toast to fashion.
Last resort Pret has conveniently bifurcated to branch out another segment—the resort wear. And if Shivan and Narresh have enrolled for the fashion week, resort wear has to be an obvious addition to the fashion week platter. It was brazen, bold and brilliant of course. Yogesh Choudhry's colour blocked swim suits fit the bill as well. Shantanu Singh and Niharika Pandey used quirky prints to make the cuts even more suitable for a resort vacation.
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Welcoming the surprise visitors
Buzz is that in the up and coming episodes of the show, Yeh Hai Aashiqui that is telecast on Bindass, will have Shakti Arora of Pavitra Rishta fame and Anupriya Kapoor of Tere Liye, who will be playing the roles similar to Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
In the same episode, lead actors of the movie Shahid, Rajkumar Yadav and Harleen, will be seen playing important characters. While Rajkumar will essay the role of a lawyer, Harleen will play the role of his wife. They will be seen as the family friends of Shakti and Anupriya. Shakti's character Mayank is a simple, down to earth boy, quite like SRK's character in the movie, who falls in love and is to be wedded to Suman, a bubbly and vivacious girl. The show will be hosted by popular television actor, Vikrant Massey.
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Talking style with Sharman
Scent of a man I think all men must invest in good perfumes. My favourites are Issey Miyake, Hugo Boss, Polo Green and Azarro. Style icons For me, they are Kabir Bedi, Amitabh Bachchan and my father-in-law Prem Chopra. Favourite destinations My favourite places, for shopping, are London and Paris because everyone looks so good and is well turned out. Even the men dress as well
as the women. Bare essentials Every guy must have a black shirt, a white shirt, a pair of jeans and a great pair of formal shoes. My wardrobe is full of clothes in black, blue, white and red.
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Workout is worship!
Exercise first: Arjun Rampal
Sonam Kapoor finds Delhi to be lucky for her. Both Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Raanjhanna were shot in Delhi and even her upcoming film Bewakoofiyan has been shot there. Capital calling: Sonam Kapoor
What next: Shahid Kapoor
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One for the night
“The sole idea of Midnight Buffet is to make the place available for the crowd of Chandigarh who after a good night at the discotheque/nightclub can go and enjoy a quality meal after hours which we are offering in the form of biryanis, eggs to order and dal with preferred choice and variety of desserts to choose from,” says Gaurav Taneja, general manager, Park Plaza-Chandigarh. Midnight Buffet will be on from every Tuesday to Saturday after midnight up to early hours of the day. — TNS Timings Midnight dinner: 12.30 hrs – 4:00 hrs. |
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Dare to be bare
“I personally believe in nude look. Unless it is for movies, in real life, I don’t like to put make up at all. During evenings, it is a simple look with gloss and kohl,” in Chandigarh for festive make-up tips session at Tressed Up, actor and former beauty queen Gurleen Chopra likes to keep things casual and carefree. In sync with the festival and family time, she’s here, “all the way from Mumbai, to celebrate Diwali with my family and friends.” She adds, “I also had to be here to for the dubbing of my movie. On Diwali day, I’m just going to exchange gifts, followed by a trip to the gurudwara.” Future plan The debut in award winning Baghi was followed up by Hashar. Stints in one regional cinema gave way to Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. However, what she would most like to reprise someday is the classic role of a child woman. “The character that Sridevi plays in the film Sadma would be my dream role.” Meanwhile, there’s Kirpan, an Amrik Gill production, on the floors. “The movie has romance, action, comedy, drama but there’s a very big message that’s been given to the audience through the movie. Even we didn’t know till we worked in the movie.” She adds, “I play an NRI girl who’s never been to India before.” Though her Ajj De Ranjhe left no impact at the box-office, there’s no mistaking the force of the regional wave. “I frequently catch up on Punjabi flicks and saw Harbhajan Mann’s Haani and really loved the movie.” Coming home She keeps her fingers crossed for the upcoming Punjabi release, there’s a big production in Telugu cinema as well. For any regional actor, Bollywood remains the ultimate destination. Nevertheless, getting back here doesn’t compare. “Though I’d really to be in Bollywood, but working in Punjabi cinema is an unparalleled fulfillment. I don’t feel like I’m working. Punjab feels like home and so do Punjabi, that’s why I like to be here more than down South.” For once the statistics give way to sentiments. manpriya@tribunemail.com
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An experience called food
If there was an examination for appetite, the one who had the least would score the maximum. But then what also matters is the centre of exam, shift it this time to Gourmet Nine, the newly opened restaurant, at The Pelican Hotel in Industrial area of Chandigarh. And even all those who swear by the diet chart wouldn’t pass without grace marks.
A joint venture by Aditya Prabhu and Shiwani Tomar, Gourmet Nine offers cuisines ranging from Indian, South coastal to pan-Asian, which of course comprises Chinese and Thai. “Before venturing into the restaurant industry of the city, I ate at almost every eating joint around the city to study the eating habits of people here,” says Prabhu. What he deduced from his recce of restaurants is that people revisit eating joints, travel even outside the city to have food in the restaurant they develop a liking for. He thus short listed dishes for the menu, by picking up dishes from different cuisines that he thinks will make people revisit the place. From his experience of over two decades in the food industry, he suggests that people should go for one cuisine at a time rather that ordering many. “If one plans to have Indian starters it should be followed by Indian main course only. It gives one a better idea about the food.” He has focused on the optimum use of spices, which becomes evident from the strong flavour of cinnamon in the Indian dishes served. Or, for that matter in the south coastal food as well. You will definitely find some unheard of dishes in the region in the menu. Take hari mirch and murg bhap for example, which has a subtle flavour of green chillies and coriander or cheese and pakchoy dumplings. Another starter, prawn cheung faan is a prawn filled in soft steamed rice rolls, best served with the chilly dip. For those who strictly like to monitor the calorie count, there is neer dosa served with lamb hot pot. Not a combination as such but one wouldn’t mind even ordering it even on the second visit to the restaurant. Aditya says that the menu is divided into traditional and contemporary Indian food. “It’s time we introduced people to newer dishes but at the same time maintaining the consistency of dal makhni and fish curry.” And he delivers what he promises.
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Impressions from the bygone era
Chandigarh based online art gallery, Ocher Art brings for the art lovers of the city, the 2nd edition of the Ocher Art Fair at Punjab Kala Bhawan, Chandigarh, scheduled from October 16 to 20.
There will be prints available of over 60 masterpieces showcased with limited copies of each. Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, Degas’s Ballerina, Georges Seurat’s pointillism, Gustav Klimt’s decorative patterns, Paul Cezanne asymmetrical still life and Pierre Renoir’s Paris themes. —TNS
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Dressy affair
Dresses’ adorning western styles fusioned with Indian embellishments to conceptual sarees in neon colours, and a lot more is what Aliyana is all about.
It promises to be a satisfying and enriching shopping experience in Chandigarh presented by Meena Bazaar, which has been launched in Sector 17. Rajnish Jain of Meena Bazaar says it’s for the first time that Meena Bazaar has come up with an independent brand, Aliyana, which is an answer to women’s fantasy to charm by their looks. He adds, “The concept behind Aliyana is the way you are seen and what you actually are. To sum up its ‘The Beautiful You’ that the new store is all about. The store which is first of its kind in North India would showcase creations by over 50 designers from Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Jaipur and other places, who are exclusively working for Aliyana. “Aliyana offers stuff crafted by a bunch of young, exceptionally talented creative team of dynamic designers well versed in the art of fashion styling who have already created a niche for themselves,” says Jain. A high end designer boutique flaunts 5000 sq. feet of latest in women’s wear varying from one piece dresses, Indo-Western fusion wear, conceptual sarees, designer lehngas and suits, evening gowns and unstitched fabrics. Besides the boutique, Aliyana showcases a whole range of matching accessories including hand bags, shawls and stoles to compliment your style. “Wearing neon is a fun, bold way to inject some serious colour into your wardrobe. Aliyana brings you the outfits for rocking a modern, standout look,” Jain adds. The store has theme-based floors with ground floor catering to the Indo-western clients; the mezzanine floor has an exotic collection of designer suits while the first floor houses a special studio, solely for couture range, with array of clothing from around the country. The price range of the Indo-Western collection is from Rs 3,000 to 10,000, while you can get a variety of readymade suits from Rs 5,000 onwards. Fabrics are available from Rs 1,500 onwards while lehengas start from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh depending on the richness of handwork on them. — TNS
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Flow with the tide
Simmi Waraich I have no real problems; I just don't feel happy with my life in any sphere. I am single, I have no worries about money, my family is supportive and I am not working currently. Aman, Chandigarh Were you happy earlier? Did this start as a child and at what age? A number of things need to be considered for this. CBT or Existential psychotherapy may help you. Some people have Dysthymia, which is a low grade depression that persists over two or more years. Look around you. Notice the people in your life and people outside. Often it's the children who are happy as they live moment to moment. Many of the adults will be preoccupied with the future and with regrets and general worries. Some people are happier and more fulfilled than others. What is the difference? They are not necessarily different- maybe they just view life differently- through rose tinted glasses instead of dark gloomy glasses. If you observe your own self for the next two hours, you may find you have something we call Automatic thoughts- thoughts that pop up in our head almost all the time- they may be thoughts of- " How you may want something in your life " or " Something you didn't get in your life" Or what you expect of people etc." Start by noting these thoughts because often they are the key to identifying what makes us sad. Try being open to new things and leaving the past behind. Write down what you think of the past and see whether you are focussing on the negatives- what would you say to a friend in a similar situation? Look at people around you- Why is the bus driver happy? Or for that matter a shopkeeper who greets you happily? What do we need to be happy? Appreciate little things- the raindrops, the sun, and appreciate others- pay a compliment to a friend, call your family and tell them that you are thinking of them. Don't hold back. Express gratitude for little things—the beautiful flower in the garden, the music, a good meal daily. Meet old friends and if they are not around, meet or talk to a neighbour or a colleague at least once or twice a week. Try to do a good deed for someone. Find a meaning in life. My son has tics in his shoulders and face at times. How can I control them? Mandeep Singh, Mohali. Tics are rapid, repeated muscle twitches, such as eye blinking, facial grimacing, forehead wrinkling, head turning, or shoulder shrugging. Most tics last only for a second. Tics usually happen more often when a child is under stress. When a child is relaxed, he will not have as many tics. Also, tics do not occur when a child is sleeping. They are three times more common in boys than girls. Usually they change and pass off, mostly disappearing by adolescence. Avoid commenting on them. A child does not do it deliberately. If they are severe then sometimes medication is used or Habit Reversal done. (Waraich is a Chandigarh-based psychiatrist)
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Enroute fitness
"I eat healthy and eat a lot," she admits. "But I'm very active throughout the day. Moreover, I don't mind becoming a bit fuller," she winks. What's surprising is that the shapely gal has no diet plan at all! "I've never had one," she reveals. "I'm blessed with very high metabolism. But recently, when I returned to my routine after a break, I was asked to eat chocolates only once a week." Bananas, almonds, salmon, dark chocolate and eggs are Mandana's energy boosters. For a zero-flab diet, the girl recommends eating breakfast regularly and snacking throughout the day, as well as drinking lots of water to keep energy levels high. Diet plan: Mandana Karimi
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Celebrating success
Produced under the banner of Nautanki Films, Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon completed 400 episodes recently. To celebrate the occasion, Nuatanki Films organised a cake cutting ceremony that was attended by Drashti Dhami, Vivian Dsena, Shama Deshpande, Seema Mishra, Raza Murad, and other team members. Producers Abhinav Shukla and Saurabh Tewari said, "We are extremely happy to be celebrating the success of the show. So far, the response that we have received from our viewers has been overwhelming." Meanwhile, Vivian said, "Our producers are cool dudes. It's been a fun experience working with them." On being asked if the show lives up to the Nautanki, which is also the name of the production house, he quips, "What we do is called acting and not 'nautanki'." The show has received numerous awards for its gripping storyline and power-packed performances by lead actors, Drashti Dhami and Vivian
Dsena.
Deepshikha and Keshav invited their friends and relatives for Mata ki chowki at their home in Malad. The event was organised to celebrate the success of their first production, Bhoot Aaya on Sony TV, with co-producers, Akashdeep and Sheeba. Many television celebrities, including Liza Malik, Payal Malhotra, Sheeba, Anita Sharma and Delnaz Paul attended the puja, where Deepshikha's kids, Vivaan and Vidhisha, were seen dancing on different
bhajans.
This week on Mahabharat, Dhritrashtra is not pleased with Pandu's decision to renounce the throne, but Shakuni manages to mislead him and convinces him to take the throne. Meanwhile, Pandu tells Kunti and Madri about the incident that happened to him while they take leave from Ambika and elders. In Hastinapur, Bheeshm and Satyavati are apprehensive and settle on making Dhritrashtra the representative king.
Singer Abhijeet's Durga Puja event was attended by some of the most well known faces of the industry, including the talented television actress Aashka Goradia, anchor and actor, Manish Paul, and Raju Shrivastav, a stand up comedian. While Aashka looked beautiful in a black sari, Manish was seen sporting a t-shirt from his up and coming film, Mickey Virus. A fashion show entertained the audience, as did Raju Shrivastav's stand up comedy. Festive affair: Aashka Goradia
Salman Khan has recommended Kareena Kapoor Khan's name for his upcoming movie with Sooraj Barjatya. Sooraj was considering a few other names but Salman Khan wants to recreate the Bodyguard magic at the box office.
Priyanka Chopra's younger brother Siddharth is now engaged to his long-time sweetheart Kanika Mathur. The roka ceremony, which is the first in a series of wedding ceremonies, happened in Delhi, away from the glare of
Bollywood.
Family time:
Priyanka Chopra with her brother
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The year ahead
If your birthday is October 16...
You will be presented with many new financial schemes. Weigh the pros and cons carefully before making any commitment. Neptune makes you reliable, loving, caring, creative, and very emotional. Keep a check on arrogance and stubbornness. You will get enough support from your family members. Students will be successfully completing academic career. You will be deeply involved in the romantic relationship you are currently in. Marriage is on the cards but match the horoscopes for comfortable married life. Positive colours: White, light salmon and linen Select days: Monday and Sunday Favourable numbers: 1,2,4 and 7 Gems recommended: Pearl, opal, cat's eye. Charity on Birthday: Donate green vegetables in a Gaushala or Langar.
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Astro Turf
ARIES: Heartaches of the past are forgotten as you get a new lease of life at work. You can expect visitors from overseas to be positive and helpful.
Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power and stay calm. Lucky colour: White Lucky number: 35 TAURUS: Close associates may ask you for help and though this will add to your workload, it will increase your goodwill. You will be able to express your views and convince colleagues and seniors with relative ease. Tarot message: Focus on your goals. Lucky colour: Orange Lucky number: 48 GEMINI: Accidental benefits are on the cards. There will be hectic activity at work and you will be overwhelmed at the thought of finishing all your tasks and keeping your commitments. Tarot message: Take new challenges in your strides. Lucky colour: Peach Lucky number: 51 CANCER: Be clear and precise in your interactions with colleagues as this will enable you save time and get things done faster. Friends and family members may be depending on you for emotional support. Tarot message: Don't shirk responsibility. Lucky colour: Ebony Lucky number: 55 LEO: Planetary energies draw your attention to family and home. A gift or a surprise awaits you in the evening. Avoid speculating today. Health needs attention. Tarot message: Extend your social circle as they help you fight a hostile situation at work. Lucky colour: Crimson Lucky number: 60 VIRGO: Your life is busy and tiring. It's best to leave your ego aside and ask for help, support and clarity, when needed. A short romantic holiday will add excitement. Tarot message: Concentrate on projects, which promise a reliable outcome. Lucky colour: Saffron Lucky number: 30
LIBRA: Unexpected distraction will keep you away from work. Try not to lose your confidence. Love and romance in a relationship lead to promise and commitment. Health needs attention. Tarot message: Win the war with honesty, not by distorting facts. Lucky colour: Pink Lucky number: 27 SCORPIO: Family gathering at your house will bring bliss to the elders in the family. You manage business affairs with skill and capability to achieve financial stability. Love yourself. Tarot message: Don't dismiss the advice from a young person. Lucky colour: Orange Lucky number: 61 SAGITTARIUS: All those of you who are single, just say yes to your friends when they ask you to accompany them to a function or a party. Do not let trivial problems haunt you. Tarot message: Be practical and logical in all your dealings. Lucky colour: Maroon Lucky number: 25 CAPRICORN: You are on the edge of something grand. Even if you are a bit frightened at the magnitude of what's ahead, keep wiggling your toes. Don't rush into the new beginning. Tarot message: You need to cultivate understanding and humility. Lucky colour: Golden brown Lucky number: 33 AQUARIUS: Remember that a stagnant mind breeds monsters in the backwaters of imagination. Make a firm resolve to let go and roll with the flow. Take a trip and connect with interesting new people. Tarot message: Keep calm and stay positive. Lucky colour: Pale yellow Lucky number: 42 PISCES: Remember, a healthy attitude will take you further, so don't dwell over on overstated confidence. Your feelings towards a special person have deepened. Don't be uncomfortable with your current frame of mind. Tarot message: Go with the flow. Lucky colour: Silver grey Lucky number: 63
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Are you kidding us? Where is the deluge of celebrity showstoppers who overshadow fashion as soon as they step on the ramp? Where are the elaborate sets, which warrant as much attention as clothes? Wait a minute, where has the bling considered indispensable to Indian fashion gone?
Sportsman's spirit
Red and blues
Sheer pleasure 
The show goes on
Sharman Joshi is a part of the recently released War Chhod Naa Yaar and has been a part of cult films like Rang De Basanti and 3 Idiots. The reticent actor talks about fashion and style.
For Arjun Rampal, fitness is like meditation. He likes to challenge himself from time to time. He works out four to five times a week, no matter where he is.
The Delhi connection
Shahid makes an exit
Cinnamon – the all day dining multi-cuisine restaurant at Park Plaza Chandigarh has started Midnight Buffet for all the late night food lovers of Chandigarh. Midnight Buffet offers exclusive variety of home style vegetarian and non vegetarian curries, eggs to order with accompaniments, dal with choice of bread and rice followed by mouthwatering desserts. The main highlights of the Midnight Buffet will be vegetarian and non-vegetarian biryani with accompaniments.
The festive glow need not follow an hour long vanity session. Nor does looking good come as easy as a make-up kit. At times it’s the hint of colour that makes a world of difference and at times, it is the lack of it.
The endeavour of this art fair is to bring artworks of various artists’ of different genre from across the country on a common platform. There will be 36 artists participating in the art fair. The main highlight of Ocher Art Fair is Gicleé Museum quality prints of classic paintings. Prints showcased are masterpieces from Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism era. These are the classic paintings of the masters, the treasures’ of the past and prototypes for today’s art as well as generations to come. The Art Fair would also feature out of the ordinary installations.
Gorgeous Mandana Karimi, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut in Vikram Bhatt's thriller Bhaag Johnny, has finally revealed her fitness secrets.
She works out four times a week with weights for two days and cardio for the other two. When shooting or travelling, Mandana does twenty minutes of online-stimulated workout in her room.
TV actor, Dheeraj Dhoopar, who is currently playing the lead in the popular daily soap Sasural Simar Ka, shares his eating habits and fitness mantra…
In full festive fervour
Of lords and kings
Amidst traditional ties
Salman’s next big project
My brother’s wedding!
You share birthday with Hema Malini (October 16,1948, Ammankudi, Tiruchirappalli), who has done over 160 films. She was initially promoted as "Dream Girl", and was honoured with the Padma Shri. She is a member of Bharatiya Janata Party and was nominated member by the party in Rajya Sabha. Owing to her strong Venus, she will remain in films, media and politics at least till 2015.