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Body business
You could see the contours of his chest that almost ripped off the shirt two size-smaller than his actual body size. It made the button-holes go taut, creating windows for the flesh to play peek-a-boo.
If at all, Tiger Shroff hired himself a stylist during the promotions of his film, Heropanti, the person in-charge ensured that the actor sold his body better than the film. To further the cause, Tiger didn’t let go of a chance to take off his shirt—at press conferences, at promotional events, at any reality show—to flaunt what he has. A couple of months ago, even Varun Dhawan cashed upon his almost-beefed-up body in Main Tera Hero and did some shake-your-body moves. It was precisely done to amuse the audience, women at large. But do women find men’s uncensored display of anatomy masculine or amusing? What is the definition of men’s beauty or if it is right to associate beauty with men? Ranbir Kapoor’s towel dance in his debut film, Saanwariya, made him an overnight sensation but the same actor couldn’t pull off the butt-crack act in Besharam. The film tanked and so did his presumed-to-be-amusing antics. As Pooja Bedi, an actor and social commentator, says, “A fit body always sells but what also matters is how it is put on display. You cross the thin line between aesthetics and vulgarity and results can be so different.” A fit body, she says, is the ultimate definition of men’s beauty, “It’s a must have for every actor. Let’s not forget it is show-business at the end of the day.” Taking off the shirt, flaunting abs, biceps, triceps…is a given in Bollywood. Salman Khan has done it and done it well most of the times. Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, John Abraham, and all the young brigade of actors have followed suit relentlessly. Body is a commodity in the industry that feeds on glamour and that is a fact well-acceptable. “But compromising with aesthetics and forgetting to draw the line looks like a desperate attempt to gain popularity,” says model Krishna Somani. She finds men with fit bodies and humble nature attractive. “The combination is important to stay in the hearts of people.” With men increasingly preferring metro-sexual look to the rugged macho type, read waxed chest, arched eye-brows, dyed hair (the only exception among the industry veterans is Javed Akhtar), it’s not simple to summarize men’s good looks. Nudity is the after-effect of physical grooming they go for. Like Nivedita Saboo, a fashion designer, says, “It is because people are comfortable with their body and physique, that they don’t mind showing off their body.” Also, she says, nudity is a very subjective concept. What might seem repulsive to some, might be just an everyday affair for others. “After being in the fashion industry for so long, I don’t even notice now men changing their shirts backstage.” However, men’s vital stats only cover a fraction of the pie chart. Radhika Uppal, an entrepreneur, says, “Only if it is complemented with confidence and the ability to carry off well, a beefed-up body looks good.” As for Tiger Shroff, he probably has it all, only if he invests in shirts that are his actual size! Buttoned-up look can work well for an actor also, because it is skill that shines the best.
ashima@tribunemail.com
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Jogiya comes back
"While at the show, people request all kinds of songs, right from Bollywood to what not. From among my own singles, the songs Wallah Wallah and Jogiya Khali Bali are always asked for by the audience," he shares, accompanied by his son Sanam Singh while in the city at JW Marriott for a corporate performance on the theme, Army. It is a subject that has always moved him, for reasons as many and as compelling. So much so that he doesn't mind a detour from singing plans to play an Army man. "I would love to act if some good offers come my way, especially the role of an Army man. From childhood I have had a fascination for the Army." He adds, "Or it could be a sportsperson's role since my father was a world ranking cycling champion. I was the captain of Delhi hockey team." Frivolously serious
"I love the music they made, their voice and everything else." The names that are perhaps a stark contrast to today's music industry. "That is not the case, there are some good singers who focus on content too," he signs off on a hopeful note.
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A classic approach
Living on
Classical music has continued to live, though treasuring our rich heritage has not been the collective agenda of our society. Classical arts are limping currently, but they would be alive as long as mankind lives. Our arts have strength of their own; trends will come and go but our art would continue to live. Quality stuff
Our lives have undergone a huge transformation. When I was learning music, our guru would pour oil in the lamp and ask us to practice till it burnt out. One can't imagine doing that today. Who has the time for all this and there are thousands of distractions. There is certainly a dip in the quality of music and life in general. Earlier a person would be true to one's profession — a lohar would be lohar, a singer would learn, perform, teach. Now everyone is doing everything. And, it has its impact, quality suffers. Teacher first
I still teach. Students come to learn to my place and there are many others that I teach online. I have tried my level best to propagate classical music, so that it lives. I still follow the guru-shishya parampara. In classical arts there is system to everything and it's impeccable. I have enjoyed my journey; got immense love and
honours. mona@tribunemail.com
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Verses from the heart
These are poems based on social issues, some instances from the writer's personal life and tributes. There is one for Nirbhaya whose unfortunate struggle had the nation in mourning; then there is another about the missing Malaysian flight MH 370. "Whenever I feel strongly about something, I write it down — on paper, diary or on my phone. There were too many scattered around and I thought of putting them together, sharing them with the world," says
Ashish, who takes poetic inspiration from ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh and rendering of his father's poems by Amitabh
Bachchan. The 20 poems are both in Hindi and English. Ashish's wife Yogita Sharma helped in the translation part. "I wanted to reach out to all. To go past the language barrier, I have put English translations side by side," adds
Ashish. Pearls from the ocean of heart is priced at Rs 250. Here are a few lines from the poem Ek kathin samay vo jeevan ka - Ek kathin samay vo jeevan
ka/jo aaya tufano ki tarah/ Aur sabak sikha ke jeevan ka/ Beet gaya lamho ki
tarah. mona@tribunemail.com
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As the drama unfolds…
After the huge success of Game of Thrones Season 4, HBO is all set to treat Indian audiences to one of the most-anticipated drama series titled The Leftovers. When two per cent of the world's population abruptly disappears without explanation, the world struggles to come to terms with what happened.
With so many questions left unanswered, three years later, The Leftovers is the story of the people who didn't make the cut. Premiering within a week of the US premiere, the new HBO Original Series The Leftovers debuts with its ten-episode first season on Sunday, July 6, at 7:45 pm, exclusively on HBO Defined, 100% ad-free, followed by other episodes on subsequent Sundays at 8:00 p.m. This new HBO mysterious drama series has been created by Damon Lindel of (Emmy® winner for Lost) and acclaimed novelist Tom Perrotta (Academy Award® nominee for Little Children; Election). The series premiere is directed by Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights), who also serves as executive producer of the series. Based on Perrotta's bestselling novel of the same name, The Leftovers is set in a small New York suburb. The intimate family drama focuses on the residents of the fictional town of Mapleton, whose preconceptions are shattered in the wake of a global event dubbed The Sudden Departure. Three years after the fateful day when 140 million people disappeared without a trace, the series focuses on the ways ordinary people react to inexplicable events.
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Mesmerising magic
So, here's a man at your door, dressed in a leather bomber with shoulder-length hair asking your daughter's hand in marriage. This defines the plot of our latest pick and guess who's nodding along with us? It is the Billboard Hot 100. Yes, the Canadian reggae fusion band, Magic, has made it to the top ten in Australia, New Zealand, United States and Canada with their debut single-Rude from their debut studio album Don't Kill the Magic. It is perhaps one of the cutest 'asking out' songs that we have heard in a long time! Good song
It's a very cute song, especially the video and the lyrics. Also, the song is a good mix of reggae and pop. I really like the music, especially the guitar solo towards the end. Namrita Sachdeva, Chandigarh-based freelance content writer No frills
The best thing about this song is that its music does not shout out from the rooftops to be noticed. There are no extra frills, the musicians have stuck true to their genre and they have done justice to the song too. Its refreshing and a good break from the regular trance and house music. Aman Suraj, Chandigarh-based musician Memory lane
What I love is the quality of the sound. It's a very cute kind of song that's quite clean, especially when it comes to the lyrics and there's some kind of a spark that it stirs within you. It sends you back to those beautiful 'teenage' years! I love the track. Kanika Dhimman, private bank
employee (As told to Amarjot Kaur)
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Frankie speaking!
Kandla Nijhowne Frankly speaking, a Frankie is one of the easiest meals to prepare - almost all the ingredients already lying perched in some shelf or the other, be it your fridge or kitchen-cupboard! It's a complete meal, it's easy to prepare and even easier to pass around, especially to a television-watching family. The filling can vary to suit your taste. It can also accommodate leftover aloo bhaaji, paneer pasanda or karhaai chicken! Eggs are essential to a true frankie or a 'kathi' as it is also called. But you can opt out of eggs if you want to. Another question is whether to use maida or atta. Commercial kathi/frankie rolls use a combination of the two. You can follow the recipe below or change the formula. Non-vegetarians do not despair! Subtitute the veggie inputs with stir fried chicken or cooked keema to make a hearty meal! Ingredients
Method
Note: It's a good trick that you don't overcook the chapattis, specially if they are cooked with less maida. When too crisp, a chapatti loses pliability, making it cumbersome to roll well. (Nijhowne is a Chandigarh-based culinary expert)
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Tribute to artistic genius
This is a set of three films of 30 minutes (approximately) duration each, directed by Alain Jaubert. The films are on the European masters Titien, Leonardo and Raphael. Entry to the films is free.
— TNS
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I’m sexy and I know it: Deepika
Deepika Padukone has been titled as the sexiest woman of 2014 by a magazine. The annual competition had crowned Katrina Kaif three years in a row. Deepika had come close to Katrina but never won.
In an interview to the magazine she says, "It's a damn good start. Especially since it's by the people and for the people… Plus, a woman always feels complimented when someone says she is sexy. And well, someone's got to win." She adds, "I think people shy away from being called sexy because we tend to automatically relate it to sex. The larger assumption is that it has to be about skin show, a full voluptuous body…those are the things that come to people's mind. For me, sexy is your personality. For me someone who has a sense of humour is sexy, being confident is sexy, being emotional and vulnerable is sexy…someone who is sensitive is sexy."
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Justin wants an ‘open relationship’
Pop sensation Justin Bieber reportedly doesn't want to commit himself to his on-off girlfriend Selena Gomez as he'd like to date other women as well.
The 20-year-old Baby hit maker had recently rekindled his romance with the Come & Get It hit maker, but he's now decided that he doesn't want to commit himself to just her, reported a publication.
"He wants an open relationship with Selena and he actually thinks he can make it happen. A lot of the guys he hangs out with now get away with that kind of thing, they talk about it all the time and that's got in Justin's head," a source said. Bieber has been in an on/off relationship with Gomez since 2010. He has been spotted with a string of girls recently, including his former fling Chantel Jeffries, who he took on vacation in February.
— PTI
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Shakira’s final act
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform at this year's Football World Cup closing ceremony, which takes place before the final in Rio de Janeiro on July 13.
The 37-year-old singer will perform La La La (Brazil 2014) at the Maracana stadium, reported a news channel online.
It is her third consecutive appearance at a World Cup closing ceremony, after performing in South Africa in 2010 and in Germany in 2006. Shakira, whose home team Colombia will face Brazil in the quarter-finals, said she was "thrilled" to be performing. "I have an intricate relationship with football for obvious reasons and I truly understand what the World Cup means to so many people, myself included," the singer said in a statement. "The fans have shown the most incredible support for this song and I can't wait to perform it for them," she added.
— PTI
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Jessica Alba remembers Paul Walker
Actress Jessica Alba has opened up about her sadness following the death of her Into The Blue co-star Paul Walker last year.
Hollywood was stunned in November last year when it emerged that the actor had been killed in a horrific car smash in California.
Alba, who teamed up with Walker on their 2005 sea disaster movie, has spoken out to pay tribute to the down-to-earth star, reported a magazine. "He had a real childlike innocence and he was game to try anything or do anything. He treated everyone with respect and love," Alba said. "He was never treating anybody differently because of who they were. He was really a guy's guy. And loved his daughter so much and talked about her all the time. He never cared about Hollywood. He never cared about the hype," she added. Production has recently wrapped on Fast & Furious 7, with Walker's unfinished scenes being completed by his two brothers.
— PTI
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A theatrical comeback
Actress Nicole Kidman, who featured in Grace Of Monaco, is reportedly in talks to make a comeback to the London stage with a classic play about an unhappily married woman in love with a younger man.
The Oscar-winner said she is in "complex negotiations" to appear in two back-to-back plays, reported a website. "I don't know how it's going to work yet, but yes that's the idea. Two in a row," said Kidman. Of the two, the production that is likely to hit the stage sooner is A Month In The Country, being adapted by Patrick Marber. Ian Rickson, former artistic chief of the Royal Court, is likely to direct the play in 2015. While Kidman didn't give out many details about her two new dramas, she said she was serious about doing theatre again, 16 years after she wowed London when she was directed by Sam Mendes at the Donmar Warehouse in David Hare's The Blue Room. A few years back, there were rumours that Kidman would feature on the New York stage with Terence Rattigan's After The Dance, but that didn't happen.
— IANS
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Producer Abhinav Shukla is miffed with reports that the crew of his show Madhubala hasn't been paid. Apparently, the cheques that were given bounced and he is angry about these malicious rumours. He claims no such thing happened and the reports were false.
A still from Madhubala
With lots of buzz surrounding Amitabh Bachchan's debut show, Yudh, now news is that it will replace Bade Achche Lagte Hain. The channel hopes the show will be a game-changer for them and hopefully help it. With Bade Achche Lagte Hain's ratings falling very low, this seems to be a good move.
Show time: Amitabh Bachchan
Bharti Singh celebrated her birthday with her family by cutting multiple cakes. She was thrilled to receive diamonds as gift. As she is usually busy shooting, she was happy to take out some time to be with the family on her birthday.
B-Day Bash: Bharti Singh
Of white & red hot!
Model turned actress Dipannita Sharma is doing an item song in her upcoming film Ikka. The song is a tribute to bombshell and veteran actress Zeenat Aman and she will wear a white outfit in it.
Parents to bank on
Alia Bhatt said that her father is like an extinct volcano who will never direct again but he will write a smashing script for her and she will definitely act in her mother's movies.
After the fast, the feast
Huma Qureshi's family flew down from Delhi to celebrate Ramazan with Huma and Saqib Saleem at their new home. Huma and Saqib are trying to fast as much as possible with their shooting schedule. Huma prepared the Iftar feast for her
family. Mixing it up
Bipasha Basu and Pakistani actor Imran Abbas are shooting for a promotional video for Creature 3D, while Bhushan Kumar is holidaying in France. Nevertheless, he is monitoring the shoot and song online. Salman dons a dhoti
Salman Khan is shooting for Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in Karjat and he will be seen in dhotis in the film. The film seems to be seeped in typical Indian values. Katrina’s gown story
Katrina Kaif paid Rs 4 lakh for two designer gowns, for the shoot of Bang Bang, on her own as the costume budget of the film had overshot.
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: Keep in mind that situations change and lucky breaks can be just around the corner. Try to increase your knowledge in new areas. Health will need more care in the evening.
Tarot message: Lack of confidence can leave you in losses. Lucky colour: Coffee.
Magic number: 28.
TAURUS: Take criticism constructively and accept praise graciously. Make the most of this low-key day because there is plenty of work in store
for tomorrow. Tarot message: Don't take hasty decisions. Lucky colour: Burgundy.
Magic number: 61. GEMINI: Go out of your way to hunt down quality produce. Your chivalrous behaviour and sentiments strike the right note. Pack up all your cares and have a good time. Tarot message: Don't waste an opportunity by
being rash or impulsive. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 33. CANCER: Browse the newspaper and websites for that dream job because you will find exactly what you have been hoping for. Arguments at home are
likely to erupt. Tarot message: Learn from past experience. Lucky colour:
Beize. Magic number: 28. LEO: If you have been feeling house-bound, arrange an outing with your partner. Refuse any new assignments. Loved ones are unlikely to make special demands upon you. Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people from coming to their own conclusions.
Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 65. VIRGO: Show your love to close ones through practical action rather than empty promises.
Be careful while signing agreements. Family members will require your assistance.
Tarot message: Try to accomplish long-term tasks. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 27.
LIBRA: If something is already on your calendar, postpone it for a later date. It is time to impress your boss. You will be feeling competent to deal with work
that requires creativity. Tarot message: Don't do anything at the cost of health.
Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 39. SCORPIO: You are in a cheerful mood today. Decisions can involve an overseas journey, committing to a formal course of education or joining a religious community.
Tarot message: Make compromises outside and come to terms within yourself.
Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 25. SAGITTARIUS: Women: today you will have the money to shop to your heart's desire. You can plan a profitable business trip.
Those interested in modelling will get a suitable break. Tarot message: Lack of
caution can harm you. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 44. CAPRICORN: Household expenses seem to be pretty well covered now. But pleasurable indulgences might be eating into domestic expenses. Ignore unpleasant gossip.
Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Black.
Magic number: 55. AQUARIUS: Investments in property are possible. A detailed accounting
process lets you know what you can afford in the present situation. Shopkeepers can encounter an unruly customer.
Tarot message: Be positive. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 64. PISCES: Make the day a really enjoyable one and forget about work. Some of you may have
lost interest in career ambitions and will feel faded about future prospects.
Tarot message: Do not swing away from your path. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 46.
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is July 6...
Known for the generosity of their spirits, the number 6 people are extremely caring, sacrificing and loving. July is their good month and Fridays are lucky for them; 2, 3, 4, 9, 15 and 24 are favourable monthly dates. It's an excellent time to get the right people behind you and on your team. It will be a fine and active year. You'll be excited by an opportunity for professional growth, which encourages you to do as much as possible. Shirking household duties and squabbling over money can damage your marital life. Keep away from signing any new joint ventures and partnerships. Positive colours: White, Cream. Select days: Friday, Thursday, Tuesday. Favourable numbers: 5, 6. Gems recommended: Diamond, Emerald. Charity on birthday: Donate wheat at a religious place today.
You share your birthday with Ranveer Singh (July 6, 1985, Mumbai), who was seen in Band Baaja Baaraat. Number 6, representing Venus, predicts many glamorous roles for Ranveer in the coming time. He should sign new films on the dates 3, 6 or 9. The year 2016 belongs to him.
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It might take a little time but it doesn't take a long while to recall him. Neither the man with beautiful multi-colours in his turban nor the hit single he gave us way back with Punjabi song Jogiya Khali Bali. Punjabi singer Bhupi makes a trip to Chandigarh after a hiatus.
Coming up is a single that is as cultural as comic. He laughs, "It is titled Sharabi Peeke Sach Bolde…We are not advocating that you drink but only telling people that those who love alcohol, inevitably end up telling the truth after a couple of drinks." While alcohol might be dismissed as a laughing matter but obscenity cannot be. "It is very unfortunate when today's songs cannot even be heard while sitting with family members. The youth will lap up whatever is dished out to them. It is the singers who are supposed to be responsible," he draws the line. When neither taking requests nor performing for the crowds, good old Kishore Kumar it is with his good old melody or the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. 
Pandit Yash Paul has seen times changing in the past six-and-a-half decades - the number of years he has dedicated to classical music. Trained in guru-shishya parampara, he has carried on his riyaaz and also nurturing fresh talent despite running into his late seventies. Top grade performing artiste of AIR and Doordarshan, Pt Yash Paul 'Sagun' Piya shares his views on the music scene today.
An engineer and an MBA, Ashish Sharma loves to express himself in poetry. Not much of a reader, this general manager working for an Indonesian firm has put together a collection of poems — Pearls from the ocean of
heart/Kuch moti dil ke sagar se. It was launched in Chandigarh on Saturday.
The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, in collaboration with Alliance Française Le Corbusier de Chandigarh, are organising the screening of films Times of the Titans on July 6 at the Auditorium of Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10 C, Chandigarh, from 6 pm onwards.
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Replacement theory
Celebration time