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Goodwill Captured
When news of a suspected suicide by Robin Williams flashed the broadcasting networks across the world, fans hadn't just lost a yet another actor who got to walk home with the Oscar. They had lost the cherished Dr Sean Maguire, a psychiatrist and widower, telling us about life, love and loss all at once.
Only if he took a leaf from the script and acted upon it way before the unconfirmed reports of a suspected suicide due to depression did the rounds! The Good Will Hunting put the spotlight on talent that had long ago done justice to greasepaint and arc lights. Sometimes as an adult Peter Pan, as a killer/author on the run or so many things that as American President Obama put it, "Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a Peter Pan and everything in-between. But he was one of a kind…" Hollywood buffs and fans take a moment to recall some of his memorable performances. "It is always upsetting to hear about the demise of any actor. All the more bad if you hear of a suspected suicide. Even worse, if it someone like Robin Williams. He impressed us with his acting skills, made us laugh, made us think. I fondly remember him from Jumanji and Mrs Doubtfire. I was planning to start watching his show The Crazy Ones. But now, it'll feel a little different knowing he is not among us," shares Glory K. Singh, a pass out, master's in psychology, DAV College. Who can forget his stand-up comedian acts before he made a name in the film world?
Endearing and memorable
The fans spontaneously turned The Good Will Hunting bench into a memorial. "There are some actors that are adorable. They have no good looks, no dancing skills but their immense capacity to get into the skin of the character. I loved him in Hook, where he played Popeye and he was so convincing," recalls Rehat Sidana, student, CCA. The comedian, the cartoon Popeye or as a completely different crime novelist in Insomnia. "I don't know in which movie of his did I like him more, Mrs Doubtfire or Dead Poets Society or something as simple as a Night At The Museum," shares Ramanjit Kaur, theatre and film director and actor, once the shock has settled in. She adds, "The beauty of his acting that in a very light hearted manner he could bring out the great depths of any character. He could be acting light and yet his eyes changed emotions." For Gauri, student, Army Institute of Law, if she had to pick one of the three movies she has seen, "It would be One Hour Photo. Though I quite liked him in Good Morning Vietnam as well, where he played the radio jockey…His ability to make you cry was unparalleled. He would make you laugh so much that you had tears in your eyes and he would make you cry when he played serious roles." He was an actor and much more and at 63 we know he had lived his prime, only he did not wait for the prime to go past him. Robin Williams, you will be missed.
manpriya@triobunemail.com
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Notes from Patiala
As the grandsons of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, both Ustad Mazhar Ali Khan and Jawaad Ali Khan credit their musical calibre to their lineage, which shouldered the aristocracy of Patiala Gharana in Hindustani Indian Classical music.
Invited by the North-Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala, to perform at Kalagram, Chandigarh, Ustad Mazhar Ali and Jawaad Ali Khan, the duo that is particularly regarded as one of the finest exponents of Patiala Gharana, engages in a candid conversation that touches upon the significance of classical music and in the modern times with respect to the contemporary music. "Classical music, also known as shastriya sangeet, comes from the shastras and it is not quite easy on the ears. It requires only a listener, who is well versed in the knowledge of its context and content. However, Patiala Gharana has a certain kind of flexibility in its form and execution that spells ease in understanding and connects with the audience," says Jawaad. While he talks of Patiala Gharana, he makes a special reference to its aesthetics, "Patiala Gharana has a certain kind of beauty to its music and that sets it apart from the rest," he shares. While Jawaad speaks volumes about the beauty of classical music, he unabashedly demolishes the contemporary Bollywood music, which according to him, lurks in the ruins of lyrical and musical content. "What remains of music these days are the beats, not the music," he says, with an apparent expression of distaste and contempt. His views find support in the statement of Mazhar, who is also his brother, "These days, people don't listen to music, they only watch it and it's apparent in the kind of lyrics that have absolutely no rhythmic pattern," he says. Meanwhile, Jawaad laughs, "It seems like the singers these days are reading multiplication tables in the name of songs!" That the current Bollywood music does not quite appeal to the sensibilities of this classical duo, they praise the classic Bollywood music by the contemporaries of RD Burman. "We don't have any complaints with the old Bollywood music, even with its experimentation with western music, for instance the music by RD Burman. However, the music today has completely lost its sheen," says Mazhar. "I don't even have anything against fusion music, only if it is done in the right way," adds Jawaad. However, of all the platforms that have actively been supporting classical music or even classical fusion music, Jawaad applauds YouTube for its reach, popularity, and versatility. "One would agree that there is no way one can get an opportunity to perform at Coke Studio, for it only caters to those artistes who are already commercially famous. So, my choice of perfect platform would be You Tube," he signs
off. amarjot@tribunemail.com
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Feel the future
Slide down the snow hill, bypass the missiles from the rockets, brave the sharks, as you jump, race, fly, plunge, sway, evade and face the dinosaur with your heart pumping and your adrenalin rushing. Take a plunge into the world of multi-dimensional world of adventure.
Nothing can match the thrill of adventure and the 3D simulated world brings the experience close to that and rather goes a step ahead as the simulated world and movies showcase things like dinosaurs that don't exist in real life. "Entertainment is no longer the same. 3D movies have already made a mark and are popular nowadays, but this is taking entertainment and adventure to another level altogether," says Tarsem Singh Dhiman, who has opened the 9D Adventure. Put on the 3D glasses, tighten your seat belt and experience the puff of air, the high winds, fog and snow, bubbles, laser lights, lightning that appear according to the scene on the screen, as your seat moves up, down, sideways, tilting on all sides and back as your senses feel the adventure. "Although videogames have also become very absorbing as you can move along and play, but in this cinema you can feel the effects as well along with the 3D videos," says Saksham, a youngster. "One can feel the air from the seats and even water according to the scene. The technology, including the sound and the effects all work in sync, the movement of the chair adds 'real' feel. Thus for those 20 minutes you are in the thick of the action every second," he says. "This is the future of all the entertainment," says Ishant, a student.
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Putting — improve the set up for a better path
Jesse Grewal The path or shape of the putting stroke depends a lot on the set up. If both the arms are not in one line as seen from the front (picture 2) the shape or path of the stroke would be affected. If the left arm is inside the right arm or closer to the body (for right-handed golfers) the shoulders would open and the putter would go outside on the backstroke, and travel on an out to in path through the stroke.
If the right arm is inside the line of the left arm or closer to the body, the putter would go inside on the backswing and travel on an in to out path. To get into a correct set up hold the putter in the air (picture 1) so that the forearms and the putter shaft are in a straight line. The wrists would be slightly bowed to achieve this position. If the wrists remain cupped the putter would be above the line of the forearms, which would encourage wrist action if you move the putter back and forth. With the slightly bowed wrist position there would be very little wrist action and a stable stroke. When the putter is placed on the ground during a correct set up, the arms hang freely under the shoulder line and the hands are under the cervical vertebrae. This helps in creating a pendulum like stroke. If the hands are outside this line the wrists arch excessively (picture 3) making the putter travel inside on the backstroke and on an in to out path through the ball. An excessive in to out stroke leads to a heel strike and inconsistent direction. The in to out path makes the ball start to the right and the heel strike makes it go left. The direction on which the ball travels depends completely on the extent of the heel strike. When the hands are inside the shoulder line (picture 4) the wrists get into a cupped position, which encourages wrist action making the stroke inconsistent both in distance and directional control. The putter travels outwards and upwards on the backstroke and on an out to in path through the stroke. The putter also hits the ball with a downwards stroke creating backspin and leaving the putt short of the hole. This out to in stroke also leads to a toe strike. The ball tends to start to the left due to the shape of the stroke but the toe strike makes the ball start to the right. Therefore the direction of the ball depends on the extent of the toe strike. (Grewal has coached several national champions and professionals apart from being coach of the Indian golf team for the Eisenhower Cup (World Cup) in 2008. He is currently the Director of National Golf Academy of India and CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy. If you have any queries get in touch with him at parexcellence@tribunemail.com)
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Luxury on wheels
Audi, a leading luxury car manufacturer, has announced the launch of the Audi A3 Sedan — the first compact luxury sedan to be introduced in India. Adjudged the World Car of the Year 2014, the Audi A3 Sedan is packaged with youthful design, visionary technology and luxurious performance.
It sets new benchmarks in the compact luxury car segment with quality, style and innovation at the forefront. The Audi A3 Sedan is priced at
Rs 22,95,000 (ex-showroom Chandigarh). "The launch of the Audi A3 Sedan, the first compact luxury sedan in India, is yet another first from Audi. In line with our customer-centric approach, we decided to launch the sedan version of the Audi A3, which is a segment up from the compact luxury hatchback. Sporty, stylish and path-breaking, the Audi A3 Sedan showcases Audi's 'Vorsprung durch Technik' in every single aspect, especially in the areas of design, ultra-lightweight technology, high-end multimedia and infotainment systems. We are confident that the Audi A3 Sedan is the right product at the right time and will set new benchmarks," said Deepak Jain, Director, Audi, Chandigarh.
— TNS
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Wedding bells
Wedding Wish, a Chandigarh-based Company that gave 'Match Making' a professional makeover, has done the region proud as it recently bagged the best Matrimonial Service in the Tricity and Punjab Global Lifestyle Award, 2014.
The award was the result of a survey conducted by Prime Time Research, a leading market research company. Aditi B. Singla, MD, Wedding Wish, said, "We are an efficiently run company, which functions like a lean and mean corporate. Wedding Wish was conceptualised to operate transparently and provide a whiff of fresh air to the matrimonial industry. It's because of our ethical business model that in just one year we have helped 40 couples tie the nuptial knot. The award is a tribute to our single-minded endeavour to provide the best service in the
industry." — TNS
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Priyanka inspires young girls
Bollywood actress and UNICEF India ambassador Priyanka Chopra recently met with young women in Chandrapur, India, to mark International Youth Day and to witness how their lives are being transformed through the Building Young Futures
programme.
Priyanka has been supporting UNICEF's adolescent work in India for eight years. During her visit she met young women from the Building Young Futures programme, locally known as Deepshikha, and saw how they are being empowered to help fulfill their potential. Priyanka said: "Girls have the ability to transform their own lives, develop their own enterprises and help grow India's economy. The Building Young Futures programme being implemented by UNICEF in collaboration with Barclays is giving them the vital skills and support they need to make this happen. "I met girls who have experienced incredible hardship in their lives. Building Young Futures has given them a voice and confidence. These girls are working together, setting up businesses, planning their futures; they are empowered to handle the challenges life throws at them. I strongly advocate that parents, care-givers and educators must give the girls more and more opportunities to grow in their lives."
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Singing her life with her words…
Pin-up girl Evelyn Sharma, who was seen in films like Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Yarriyan, and Nautanki Saala, is now all set to make her singing debut. The half-German half-Indian girl talks about her life and times in Hindi film industry. Singing debut I am super excited about my song, Something Beautiful. It is a song straight from my heart and I hope whoever hears the song will find comfort and motivation in it. I met the producer, Brooklyn Shanti, on the promo tour of my film From Sydney With Love, for which he composed a few numbers. One day we sat and put a few lines of my diary into a song and he asked me to sing it. It was something I had never experienced in my life before. To sing your own song to the world! I can't wait for everyone to hear it. Song decoded The song speaks about a rather dark time in my life, when I didn't feel accepted or worth much. It's about not giving up and going on with your dreams. Roller-coaster ride It's been a fantastic roller-coaster ride with many ups and downs but I'm loving every moment of it. My favourite movie is Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani. It was the toughest movie to shoot and the best outcome so far. Being experimental As an actor it's fun to experiment with different characters and roles. The best feeling is to hold a new script and find out everything about a character.
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Riding high on success
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who rose to fame with Gangs of Wasseypur, is eagerly looking forward to the release of Singham Returns this Independence Day. He shares notes on his role and more.
What is your role in Singham Returns? I have a very important role to play in Singham Returns. This is a sequel to a very popular film and I have huge expectations from it. I play a character called AK. It is the role of a villain but the character changes in the second half of the movie, which is a turning point in the movie. How did you become a part of Singham Returns? I always wanted to work with Rohit Shetty. I have worked before with Ajay Devgan and always wanted him to introduce me to Rohit, but that never happened. As luck would have it, one day I got a call from his office. When I met Rohit, he said he admired my work in Gangs of Wasseypur as well as Fukrey. He offered me this role. How was your experience in Gangs of Wasseypur? To tell the truth, when I was essaying the role of Sultan in Gangs of Wasseypur, I never thought I would be appreciated so much for the role later on. I am thankful to God for that. I do my work with utmost dedication and leave the rest to the Almighty. You have always been associated with theatre. Are you still interested? When I first came to Mumbai I did two plays, but later ventured into television and advertisements. Now, I am again thinking of returning to theatre along with films and am already doing two plays. After the struggle, are you satisfied with your journey so far? I have worked a lot in the last decade and am happy with my progress so far. I have worked in a few films and television serials. My work has been appreciated so far and I want to carry on the good work in the times to come. What are your upcoming projects? I have a film lined up, which will release soon. I am involved with theatre as well. I am also essaying the role of a villain in Ketan Mehta's upcoming film Mountain Man. What else do you like apart from acting? I love to cook. I also like travelling and listening to Sufi
music. — Dharam Pal
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Sibling revelry
Good times: The cast of Nisha Aur Uske Cousins. Based in a joint-family set-up in Jaipur, Nisha Aur Uske Cousins brings to the viewers a bunch of interesting motley characters who are relatable and real — whether it is the shy romantic geeky cousin, the beautiful attention-seeking cousin or the cousin who is the natural leader and who everyone looks up to — each character has been beautifully etched and detailed out. The show has a good mix of both fresh and veteran faces, led by Aneri who plays the role of Nisha, and VM Badola who plays the patriarch of the family and the grandfather of the cousins. They are ably supported by the other cousins Suketu (Parv Kaila), Dolly (Purvi Mundana), Kirti (Heli Daruwala), Jwala (Barbie Jain), Umesh (Meherzan Mazda) and Bunty (Nikunj Padaya) and the very talented Vivek Mushran and Pubali Sanyal.
Growing popularity
Fan following: Shivin Narang
So I was a little unsure in the beginning about how fans were going to react to this role. Yuvraj is completely different from Shivin in every way." Shivin adds, "With Farnaz, I have a great equation and we tease each other constantly. This, I feel, is evident in our onscreen chemistry as well.”
Playing the real fiancé
Digangana Suryavanshi aka Veera has apparently been given an ultimatum by the channel to behave properly. There have been complaints regarding catfights and tantrums against her. Let's see if she is replaced or she tones down her act.
Ease out: Digangana Suryavanshi
Daawat-E-Ishq, starring Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapur, will now release on September 19 instead of September 5. This move was made to avoid a clash with Priyanka Chopra's Mary Kom. Good for Chopra sisters!
Guest list: Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapur
Bipasha Basu says that she is dating Harman Baweja but she does not know when she will get married and settle down. She does not want to pressurize Harman and is enjoying being in a relationship with her best friend.
No idea: Bipasha Basu
A thanksgiving rakhi!
Giving a whole new meaning to the festival of Rakshabandhan, the cast of Colors' latest offering, Shastri Sisters, visited Delhi to tie rakhis to cops.
Commenting on their visit to Delhi, Neha Pednekar, who is essaying the role of the eldest daughter
Alka, said, "Tying a rakhi to someone signifies that you trust the wearer to protect you. When we shot for Shastri Sisters in Delhi in June, we all felt a sense of safety; thanks to the Delhi Police."
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: You won't be able to count on anyone today. Listen to what others have to say. It's time to clear the air and rid yourself of all the burdens you've been carrying on your shoulders.
Tarot message: Do not transact in uncertain matters. Lucky colour: Royal-blue. Magic number: 51.
TAURUS: Love can take a turn if you aren't thoughtful, generous and loyal. Be attentive toward the ones you love, and let bygones be bygones. You can have all the fun you want, but make sure you have someone you can count on by your side. Tarot message: Don't reveal your plans to anyone. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 50. GEMINI: A chance to hook up with someone interesting will spark an idea for a new project. Today is the time to have fun, but have someone trustworthy by your side always. Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people from coming to their own conclusions.
Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 40. CANCER: Be careful not to do anything that might get you into trouble. Visiting good friends will be a great way to generate happiness. This is a good time to reflect on days gone by.
Tarot message: There is price to pay for over-indulgence. Lucky colour: Yellow.
Magic number: 34. LEO: You will dazzle everyone if you put yourself in the mainstream today. This is a perfect time to entertain or to let others entertain you. A chance to do things a little differently will lead to many more changes. Tarot message: Results are guaranteed if you stick to arrangements. Lucky colour: Red.
Magic number: 40. VIRGO: You will be in a cheerful frame of mind and will want to spend time with family as well as close friends. Romantic relationships will bring fulfillment and moments of tenderness.
Tarot message: Handle your projects carefully. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 60.
LIBRA: You will be enthusiastic about some developments in your personal life. Those in new romantic relationships will want to make a deeper commitment. Social events will keep you busy.
Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky
colour: Blue. Magic number: 66. SCORPIO: You will be in a very creative frame of mind and come up with innovative ideas, which will be appreciated by seniors and colleagues. This will bring happiness. Love life will bring fulfillment.
Tarot message: Do not let trivial problems haunt you. Lucky colour: Blue.
Magic number: 49. SAGITTARIUS: You will want your space as you mull over recent events. Don't take financial decisions impulsively to avoid disappointment with the outcome. Make an effort to reach out to
your partner. Tarot message: Be on guard against trickery. Lucky colour: Green.
Magic number: 62. CAPRICORN: You will be very inspired to make some changes
to your lifestyle. Your insights and inputs will be valuable to colleagues as well as loved
ones. Travel is on the cards today. Tarot message: Take limited risks while speculating.
Lucky colour: Silver. Magic number: 32. AQUARIUS: You will be very optimistic about certain developments on the career front. Chance encounters will help you clarify some of your reservations about new business ventures. Your love life will be good.
Tarot message: Set events into motion. Lucky colour: Grey. Magic number: 49. PISCES: You will have sudden insights into vexing issues and this will help put you in a cheerful frame of mind. Your love life will be smooth. Avoid getting into arguments with family members as things can spiral out of control.
Tarot message: Emphasise on spiritual needs. Lucky colour: Deep-red. Magic number: 37.
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is August 13...
Being born on the 13th day of August you probably will have differing points of view to a rival at work. You'll treat your partner with great tenderness and will want to spend as much time as possible together. This will make you aware of your deep feelings. Sincere and honest, you are a serious, hardworking individual. Your intolerance and insistence on complete accuracy can be irritating to some. This is your year to make your next big mark on the world. Do not forget that in life nothing remains unchanged and everything evolves through transformation. You must learn how to evaluate every situation with the correct amount of modesty. Select days: Saturday. Favourable numbers: 2, 4, 8. Gems recommended: Gomed, Cat's Eye. Charity on birthday: Donate green fodder
to cows.
You share your birthday with Sridevi (August 13, 1963, Sivakasi), who has starred in hundreds of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. She started acting at the age of four. Sridevi married film producer Boney Kapoor on June 2, 1996.
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With their new offering Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, Star Plus is bringing a relatable story of young India while showcasing the hitherto unexplored bond between cousins.
The show effectively captures the differences of opinion and friction caused by the generation gap.
The reel-life couple from Beyond Dreams' Veera —Shivin Narang and Farnaz Shetty — seems to be one of the most popular ones in the industry today. Both of them have a huge fan following. Shivin says, "I am really happy that fans have accepted us. After working in Suvreen Guggal, people liked me and Smriti (Karla) so much that fans gave us names like Yuvreen and Yuviti, which is a combination of Yuvraj and Suvreen — our onscreen names.
Having played several meaty roles on television already, Kunal Verma is now all set for his first foray on Zee TV. Entering the show Ek Mutthi Aasman as Aryan, Kunal will be seen as Suhana's (played by Asha Negi) fiancé. Kunal said, "I'm really happy to be part of Ek Mutthi Aasman. The show has recently seen a change in track with Kalpi returning as Suhana (Asha Negi) after a plastic surgery and I am playing the real Suhana's fiancé.”
Warning signals
Daawat can wait
Dating officially
Positive
colours: Dark blue, Dark grey.