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Short cut to success
Here the Punjabi film industry is still cribbing about the need for better subjects and better directors while back in Amritsar, one man is being flooded with phone calls. Punjabi film director Navtej Sandhu had to struggle really hard to put together his short film Nooran and he had never thought it would see the light of the day. Today, he can’t believe his luck as the film has got an official entry in the Cannes Film Festival scheduled to take place this year.
LENS EYE: Navtej Sandhu
A story to tell
Life unfolds in strange ways or so they say. Absolutely true about our country’s leading experimental film-maker Amit Dutta. Decoding whatever intrigued him in his growing years, Amit enjoyed reading James Joyce. Watching films never was a significant part of his growing years, the nearest cinema hall being 45 kilometres away from his hometown, a small village near Jammu.
deep focus: Amit Dutta
Fair & square
Even years down the line, Vanity Fair continues to draw crowds. For a serious buyer, it isn't a far off place and valet parking only an added advantage. However, for a window-shopper it is not exactly an easy navigation into small stalls while rubbing shoulders with over-zealous customers. Once inside, the heat, the dust and the crowds fade in comparison to the colours, fabrics and accessories. "There are as many as 150 stalls this time displaying their creations from all across the country. While there are labels from Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Jalandhar, Tricity, among several other places, Delhi and Mumbai remain our biggest exhibitors," says Priya Jagat, the organiser.
Wholesome experience
At the Kylin Experience, Elante Mall, Chandigarh, they believe in pampering their women clients. So, the restaurant organised hand massages, mini-facials and skincare consultation in association with L'occitane on Friday. "The idea behind organising this event is essentially to indulge our women clients, who we take special care of," shares Saurabh Khanijo, Ceo of Kylin Experience.
Saurabh Khanijo (L)
A keen eye
Suresh Chabria opted for film appreciation at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, leaving behind his academic career — a decision he sure doesn't regret now. In Chandigarh for a three-day Cinema and Art Festival organised by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, Chabria's Film Appreciation Workshop was a hit on day one.
CUT TO CUT: Suresh Chabria
star track
Win some, lose some
Shuddhi is most likely to star Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles after Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor Khan left the movie. The casting will be finalised soon.
 A birthday to remember
I versus myself!
All eyes on Hollywood
Priyanka on a roll
chatter box
Dramatic twist
Love knows no boundaries. And like a bruised tiger, an injured heart evokes the strongest of feelings. Currently in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Pihu (Sonia Balani) is facing the same kind of problem, having come to know the fact that her husband Sammy (Lavin Gothi) does not love her and still pines for his ex girlfriend Suhani (Ekta Kaul). Blaming her mother Priya (Sakshi Tanwar) for her problems, Pihu will now decide to separate Priya from Ram (Ram Kapoor).
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