MUSIC With a new generation comes new taste, but classical instruments have been painstakingly preserved by these city musicians
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Entertainment Umesh Shukla, director of All Is Well shares with us some insights of the film and his struggle making it big in the industry By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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fter the success of OMGOh My God, which dealt with faith and superstitions, Umesh Shukla is all set for the release of his next film All Is Well. The film is a modern family drama where Abhishek Bachchan plays the character of present day Shravan Kumar. “This will be a pure family entertainer. My previous film revolved around God, so this time I wanted to make a film that could give a message on family values. The concept of family has changed today. In the movie, Abhishek plays a selfish son. His complex nature affects his love and professional life,” explains Umesh. Audiences had earlier compared the film’s trailer with Piku, a film that also circled around a
Here’s a comic film with a message
road trip wherein the actress had a complicated relationship with her father. Umesh, however, denies the comparison, “Yes, both movies feature a road trip but the subject is totally different. My film does not talk about constipation. It is a journey that ends in togetherness,” he says. Umesh also had to face a struggle in his initial days. His film, Dhoondte Reh Jaoge, didn’t do well and this affected him a lot. “After the film’s failure at the box office, big names refused to work with me. That was the toughest phase but it taught me that good content was important for a film to do well. Things changed after the success of Oh My God. Now, actors are assured that the film will have a quality script and content,” he adds. The director said Abhishek was always the first choice for the movie and pairing him with Rishi Kapoor turned into a bonus. “The film is a must-watch for everyone. This is a comical film, and it is not preachy at all. Everyone has worked hard to get the message out in the right way. Abhishek and Rishi play father and son, they share a crackling chemistry between them,” he says.
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Director Umesh Shukla in conversation with Abhishek Bachchan
After All Is Well, Umesh is excited about his next film titled, 102 Not Out. The film will star Amitabh Bachchan and Paresh Rawal.
“I am just waiting for the release of All Is Well. Then, I will start working on my next film. The actors have already agreed, the shoot will start
by the end of August,” he adds. All is Well is slated to release on August 21. zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com
pluck that string: your weekly dose of events Barkha Ritu
Banyan Tree presents Barkha Ritu, a rich cultural experience of the monsoon ragas. The only national thematic classical music festival highlighting the beauty of the monsoons in a musical interpretation, the Pune leg will see performances by Sanjeev Abhyankar on vocals and Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia on flute. When: August 1, 6:30pm Where: Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Shivajinagar
Vir Das’ Unbelievablish Mr and Mrs: Marathi Play
Amit and Meera are married for six years. Amit is a former TV star who is out of work and in order to run the house Meera works in a financial institution. Amit doubts his wife with Rohan, an office colleague and frustration makes him a smoker and an occasional drinker. One day, by accident he meets Ashwin, an old producer friend who offers him a reality show. The motive of Ashwin is to bring out the scandalous details of Amit’s life and the show is supposed to end with the divorce of the couple. The cast of the play includes Chinmay Mandlekar and Madhura Velankar. When: August 2, 12:30 pm Where: Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Shivajinagar
Unbelievablish is an exclusive show written and performed by Vir Das. He narrates stories from his life. However, they may or may not be true. It is for the audience to decide if they choose to believe if he lost 4 million dollars in a drunk night in Vegas. The stage blacks out after every story and a line describing the next story pops up on screen. Vir then comes back on stage and narrates what he would like you to believe is a true story. When: August 7, 8 pm Where: Susie Sorabji Auditorium, Agarkar Nagar
Celebrate friendship at Aquamagica
With vacations over and the beginning of college, it’s time to catch up with friends over some yummy canteen food and some studies as well. With friendship day around the corner Aquamagica gives you the perfect opportunity to come celebrate with your friends at the first ever Back to College party. The experience includes live DJ music along with stand up comedy and karaoke, exciting & fun games like Bladder Burst, Hoggathon and Aqua star contests, in partnership with some cool brands, conjuring up an entertaining feast for youngsters. When: August 1 Where: Aquamagica, Khopoli
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Catch the Chandu ke Chacha girl on stage
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Vasudha Sharma, to perform at a nightclub in the city this week By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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he burst onto the stage at the turn of the century as part of the band Aasma. Now, Vasudha is all set to play at the Girls and Guitars gig in the city. Her music is a blend of Indian classical and folk, with a touch of western contemporary music. She is a one-woman band so expect a bit of beat boxing, original compositions and mellifluous vocals when you grab a spot at her gig. “The Girl’s and Guitar gig is a concept initiated by singer-songwriter Geetu Hinduja. She connected with me and asked me if I would like to be a part of it and I liked the idea of songwriters getting together and presenting a show. We’ll be playing our original compositions backing each other up as well as present some fun covers together. The idea is to celebrate and have a good time together,” the singer says. Vasudha loves to experiment with different styles of music and her live gigs include loops with Indian and western music. “My aunt started teaching me sargam and Krishna bhajans when I was only four. I learned a lot of Brij folk songs at a very young age. Now, I love experimenting with different styles and genres of music,” she says. Over a decade ago, the artist featured on one of the first television reality shows in the country, where she found her passion for music. Vasudha was a member of the popular band Aasma, which is still remembered for its hit single Chandu Ke Chacha. “With Aasma, things were going great when we started but gradually pop music was
lost and remixes were gaining popularity. The band was going through a lot of complication. I wanted a break. As an artist, I wanted to do something refreshing. Recently, I managed to get the band together for a song I’d composed for Mothers’ Day. The song is called Ma Meri and it features singer Anusha Mani. All the band members’ moms also appear in the music video,” Vasudha says. The artist spent a year learning music at Berklee College of Music, USA, after she received a scholarship and then on there has been no looking back. She has been performing at India’s best nightclubs and playing at various music festivals. Her first single Jaagi Jaagi Raina is already popular and last year she launched her debut album Attuned Spirits. “I have recently collaborated with Alexandra Denda, a musician friend from Serbia. We are finishing working on the song and the video. It should hopefully be completed by August. This is an album that I am really excited about,” she adds. Vasudha also won an online contest where nearly 420 Indian bands participated. She gives all the credit to her guru, who motivated her to never give up on music. “My aunt Chitra Rao has been one of my main inspirations in music. Alanis Morisette and her songwriting has had a deep impact on me in the early years of my life. I am inspired when I listen to a beautiful piece of music or watch a powerful live performance,” she adds. When: August 5 Where: Bluefrog, Yerwada zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com
Musicians unite to celebrate Blues The concert will feature Strange Brew, Livewire, Blackwings, Moonstruck and Yeti. Look out for an all-star jam that will kick start the evening By Sudheer Gaikwad
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nternational Blues Music Day’s (IBMD) catch line ― the world united in celebration of the Blues ― seems to have come true. After the inaugural IBMD in 2013, this year’s edition is truly global, stretching from the host city, New York, to Brazil, Japan, Australia, Italy, Ecuador, even making its way to India. Vernon Besterwitch is a singer-guitarist, who has been per-
forming and promoting concerts in the city for some time. His organisation, The Band Store, is putting together the Pune edition of IBMD. Vernon considers it a privilege to communicate with Johnny Childs in New York and have the Pune event
registered as part of the global celebration. “We have been promoting Blues music for the past three or four years in Pune. For IBMD, we are getting the top bands of Pune together on one stage. The bands play various genres of music, but
will be coming together to celebrate the Blues.” As a homage to the late BB King, most bands are expected to play at least one of his numbers as part of the performance. “Our band is influenced by the likes of Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Moore and Jimi Hendrix. I am personally a huge fan of Moore and Robben Ford. Although we love the music of BB King, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy, we are inclined towards the more modern, Southern Blues sound. We’ll be performing our take on the music by some of these artists as well as some Southern Blues Rock,” says Chris Fonseca, founder and virtuoso guitar player of Pune’s top rock act Strange Brew. Fonseca’s band has been wowing country-wide audiences with their wide repertoire of Rock music since the band was founded in the late 90s. Pranjal ‘Miq’ Kashyap, founder/guitarist of Blackwings, has been
an ardent blues buff for nearly two decades. “This event will give us the opportunity to share the feeling and love for Blues with like-minded musicians, not to mention all the listeners.” About the Blackwings repertoire, Miq says, “We are now moving towards New Age and Jazz-tinged Blues. We still love Albert King, Albert Collins and Ray Charles, but Blues has evolved beyond the pentatonic scale. Blues performers now are playing out of the box.” Albert Dennis, bassist for Livewire, said that they have put together a set featuring covers of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford and John Mayer. “The concert is a good concept that will give the audience an opportunity to experience a variety of Blues genres, some of which they may have never heard before,” says Albert. When: Today, 1 pm to 10 pm Where: Classic Rock Coffee Co, Kalyaninagar
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Aditi Garware quit her secure career in the field of law to pursue baking cakes. Today, she is one of the top 20 cake artists in India and can create beautiful cakes for any occasion By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
Think art and images of a great sculpture, painting or dance come to mind but Aditi Garware has combined her interest in art and love for food to create a yummy job profile for herself. She is a cake artist. In fact, Aditi has been selected as one of the top 15 cake artists in the country by the India’s Cake Artist Network Collaboration. “People in India don’t consider baking as an art. Customisation is also a new concept here. I want to bring international standards of fondant art to Pune,” says the 25-year-old. Aditi is a double law graduate but she gave up her lucrative career to pursue her passion. “Since a very young age, I had an artistic streak and I loved exploring my creativity. Eventually, I took the plunge to become a cake artist. It was a huge career risk as the Indian market is very new to the concept of couture cakes,” she says. It is her unique talent and specialised skills in sugar art that have placed Aditi as one of the city’s most sought after wedding-cake designers. She has created a two-feet-tall topsy-turvy cake for the Cake Artist Collaboration, which is one of its kind
YOUR CHOW AROUND TOWN taste of Dilli 6 to its acclaimed restaurant MoMo Cafe. The festival will showcase some of the most unique and delicious food items of ‘Purani Dilli’. Dig into the magical taste of Highway Paneer Tikka, Katori Chaat, Subz Makhmali Seekh, Rajma Chawal, Moong Dal Vadi and more. To complete your old Dilli experience you can also enjoy some decadent desserts like Gulab Jamun and Matka Phirni. When: Till August 6 Where: MoMo Cafe - Courtyard By Marriott Pune Chakan
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Sarod, Sur-Singar, Dotara and Shamisen
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With a new generation comes new taste, but classical instruments have been painstakingly preserved by these city musicians
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By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
When the term musical instruments pops up, it usually brings with it images of a guitar, drums, or a piano. Classical instruments, especially Indian classical, usually stay on the periphery of such conversations particularly when youngsters prefer strumming an electric guitar over a sitar. Of course Niladri Kumar and his ilk break the convention, but overall a number of classical instruments are on the decline as music composers find it difficult to include them in their ensemble. It’s not all doom and despair though. Some musicians have been working hard to keep the sounds of traditional instruments alive. Gradually, new melodies and compositions are helping restore forgotten instruments from the brink of extinction.
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Amar Kulkarni
Amar Kulkarni is the founder of the band Ajala Dhwani Project that promotes instrumental music. He is also a guitarist, vocalist, and percussionist and has an eagerness for collecting various different and newer musical instruments from across the globe. He is India’s fi rst HAPI (Hand Activated Percussion Instrument) drummer. He has played the Didgeridoo several times in his performances with Taal Inc rhythm ensemble that plays high energy native West African rhythms. He has also experimented using the Didgeridoo on some of his compositions for his band. “I watched a television show many years ago and was fascinated by the Didgeridoo since then. I finally got my hands on one about five to six years ago and have been playing since then,” says Amar. ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT The Didgeridoo is an instrument from Australia and is said to be at least 40,000 years old. It’s typically used by the indigenous people and has been around for many centuries. It’s a wind instrument where the player creates a drone continually using circular breathing. “It’s not a very difficult instrument to start with. There are many interesting pulses one can accentuate and create a percussive rhythm. Though this is a wind instrument, in a musical context, I use it more in terms of rhythm and less in terms of melody,” Amar adds. The instrument is usually cylindrical or conical, and can measure anywhere from 1 to 3 m (3ft to 10 ft) long. The longer the instrument, the lower its pitch or key is.
Varun Venkit
Anupam Joshi started his musical journey with the Tabla at age 7. As time passed, Anupam showed an inclination towards sarod. Today, almost after a decade and a half of learning the intricacies of the instrument, he experiments with various other instruments like Sur-Singar, Dotara and a Japanese instrument called Shamisen. “I was driven towards Sarod after listening to maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan’s recital and have been clinging to it ever since,” says the musician, adding, “I have been playing the Sarod since the past 13 years now. Sur-Singar, being an ancestor of the Sarod, attracted my attention as I could play more traditional musical forms like Dhrupad on it,” says Anupam. Sur-Singar is larger in size, as compared to a Sarod, and produces a deep sound, where as Dotara is a two stringed instrument. Shamisen is a Japanese instrument that resembles the Sarod. “I have lived in Japan for three years. During the period, I was drawn to this Japanese traditional
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instrument. It is a three-stringed instrument derived from the Chinese instrument called Sanxian. It is played with a tool called a bachi. The instrument is used to accompany Kabuki, puppet plays and folk song. Besides, since the Dotara is a folk cousin of the Sarod, it captured my interest with its capacity to produce folk melodies,” he adds. ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT Sur-Singar has a metal fi ngerboard neck with steel and
bronze strings. Dotara resembles a mandolin, and dates back to15th16th century when it was adopted by the cults of Bauls and Fakirs. Anupam believes that though Sur-Singar and Dotara are on the verge of extinction, Shamisen is regaining its popularity as a lot of Japanese Rock bands are using it in their compositions. “The popularity of Sur-Singar is on the decline as there is hardly any one playing it around the world, and Dotara is only used by some folk musicians in Bengal.”
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Halgi and Daf
Varun Venkit is the founder and director of Taal Inc, an organisation that popularises Drum Circles through music therapy. He is India’s only certified Djembe professor. Varun has been formally playing the instrument for over six years and has studied under the grandmaster Djembefola Mamady Keita from Guinea. “I first met Mamady in Singapore in 2010 after which I was in love with him as well as the instrument. I learnt the instrument under him. I was also inspired to bring the Djembe to India. Before Taal Inc was formed, the Djembe was not being taught in the country in its traditional form. We are India’s first school of the Djembe with centres in Pune and Mumbai,” says Varun.
Sujeet Soman is the founder of the instrumental band, Rhydhhm Evolution. Being a member of a Dhol Tasha group, Sujeet plays various instruments, including Halgi and Daf. “I have been associated with these instruments since I was in college. Though they are folk instruments, I also experiment with classical music. We have a group of hardcore Dhol Tasha players with whom I play Halgi and Daf as featured instruments,” he says.
ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT A Djembe is a goblet shaped drum made out of one piece of hollowedout hard wood, mounted with a skin. It hails from Western Africa. In the Mandingue, a former kingdom of West Africa, the Djembe is synonymous with life and every rhythm has a story, a history, belonging to a particular ethnic group. It is played for a very special reason. There are particular rhythms for a good harvest, for marriage, baptism, celebrations, etc. “The Djembe is an amazing instrument. It has changed my life for the better. The instrument can be played with many genres of music due to its versatile nature. It is our mission to spread this philosophy of the Djembe and to bring people together in unity,” adds Varun. They conduct classes in Artsphere, Kalyani Nagar, and Muziclub, Baner.
Sujeet Soman
Rudra Veena
Pandit Hindraj Divekar
ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT The Halgi is a smaller version of Daf, and is played with Dholki. The traditional instruments were used by the folk artists of Maharashtra. “Halgi is traditional Maharashtrian jugalbandi instrument, where as Daf has its origin in Persia. There are two types of Daf, one that is used by the Shahir and the other used by kings to show the strength of the troop at the battlefield. One can play the instrument to various festive songs,” informs Sujeet. Brought up in a family of musicians, Pandit Hindraj was introduced to Sitar and Rudra Veena by his father Pt Hindagandharva Divekar, a vocalist and Rudra Veena player himself. Pandit Hindraj has played the instrument for large audiences, captivating them with his music in India and abroad. He is one of the very few surviving Rudra Veena players in India today and has also penned a book, Rudra Veena: An Ancient
String Musical Instrument, on the instrument. “The Rudra Veena is considered the mother of all string instruments. Lord Shiva is said to have played this instrument when he created the entire Brahamanda. Hindu mythology includes several stories that feature Shiva and Parvati dancing to the tunes of a Rudra Veena,” he says. ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT Rudra Veena goes back to the
He is easily one of India’s f inest Jaltarang artistes. Milind Tulankar learned music from his grandfather Pandit Shankar Kanhere, who was a famous Jaltarang player. He is also adept with other instruments such as Santoor, Tabla and Harmonium. Milind has played the instrument in countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, among others. “I started playing Jaltarang when I was 12. I used to play my grandfather’s instrument when he was away for his routine duties. He saw my potential and asked me to focus on it so as to maintain the family legacy. Now, it feels great that I could bring back the glory of this fantastic instrument and do justice to Indian classical music,” says Milind.
ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT Jaltarang is one of the most rarely heard instruments today. The instrument has been described in ancient Sanskrit texts from the third century. It simply consists of china bowls aligned in a semicircle around the musician. Each bowl is fi lled with water and struck by two cane sticks. Earlier, since China clay bowls were not available, artists would use metal bowls. Each bowl can be tuned to the desired frequency by varying the quantity of water in it. “The number of cups depends on the melody being played. The player softly hits the edge of the bowls with a wooden stick to create a soft sound. It is not easy to tune the instrument and needs a mature musical ear. Since the water level in the bowl decides the Swara, the instrument can be fine-tuned to various scales,” adds Milind.
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INSTRUMENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD It’s not just rare Indian instruments that have caught the attention of Pune’s musicians. Influences from as far away as Africa and Australia, have shaped city musician’s choices. time when music was invented by Indian meditators and musicians trying to fi nd a way to articulate their experiences. “Th is is an instrument with the most meditative qualities, but today there are very few Rudra Veena player’s left in India,” Pandit Hindraj says. Numerous types of Veena feature in Indian music history like Rudra Veena, Saraswati Veena, Vichitra Veena, Mohan Veena, and so on. Rudra Veena is an instrument that is very
rare in our music history since Vedic times. “The sound of Rudra Veena is totally different when compared to other Veenas. It is deep, of very low frequency, and not very high pitch indicating that there was silence in the world when it was created by Lord Shiva,” Pandit Hindraj explains. He teaches Rudra Veena Dhrupad Style and Khayal Style, North Indian, Hindustani music system, and Sitar at his academy at Budhwar Peth, Pune.
Mercedes launches three luxury cars
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THRILL OF DRIVING Brings AMG range to 8 cars in India
customers will now be able to specify a range of interior and exterior trim and fi nish options including paint and leather colours and extra features such as massage seats. If you absolutely must, the S coupes are available with special headlamps adorned with 94
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hile Mahindra was out pleasing the masses, Mercedes had a surprise in store for the classes: three luxury launches in a single day. Announced on 30 July were the Mercedes S 500 Coupe, the S 63 AMG Coupe and the “crazy colour” editions of the bonkers G 63 AMG. Love the opulent size of the S-class but prefer to drive it yourself? Mercedes have you covered. Do your tastes run toward a lurid-green 544hp SUV that plebians would mistake for a Tata Sumo? They’ve got your back. The S 500 and S 63 AMG coupes are powered by 4.6 and 5.5-litre biturbo V8 motors putting out 455hp and 585hp respectively. Torque figures are ridiculous, and more ridiculous (700 and 900Nm
for the pedants). The coupes also come with what Mercedes calls “Magic Body Control” which uses a camera to scan the road surface and adjust the suspension accordingly. It’s quite astonishing to watch. Also part of the system is a function called “curve tilting”
which makes the car lean into corners much like a motorcyclist, reducing lateral forces acting on passengers and making for a more comfortable ride. Mercedes is particularly proud of their “designo” customisation program, through which Indian
Mahindra announces TUV300 Based on an all-new platform and inspired by a battle tank, Mahindra focuses on a tough vibe for its new small SUV
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s is de rigueur these days, Mahindra decided to finally name the new product that’s been expected for a while, and do a product announcement. Previously only known as codename ‘project U301’, the TUV300 (sadly, they continue to call it the three double-oh, in the tradition of the XUV) is a small SUV that will come in under 4m in length and features a brand-new mHawk80 engine, the numerical element of the name we can only surmise indicates its power output.
Swarovski crystals. Also on display at the launch event were the far more visually striking G 63 AMG SUVs in what Mercedes (accurately) calls “crazy colours”. The colours include “solar beam, sunset beam and alien green”
While the U301/TUV300 was rumoured to be a replacement/extension of the Bolero brand, Mahindra officials put them to rest, stating categorically that no products are to be replaced by the new small SUV. They were also at pains to call it a “tough” SUV, eschewing “small”
from the brand vocabulary. While the product launch and availability is six weeks away, media were shown two sketches indicating what the vehicle will look like. If the production model is anywhere near these sketches in form, we’d say Mahindra will have a winner on its hands. Sadly, that’s rarely the case with concept sketches. The vehicle was designed in the Mahindra Research Valley in Chennai, with input from storied Italian design fi rm Pininfarina. Manufacturing will take place in Mahindra’s Chakan facility. Considering that the TUV300 is to be below 4m in length, we’d expect the mHawk80 engine to come in at around 1.5 litres in capacity. Th is would put the package in a favourable excise tax bracket and allow the company to price it lower. 4WD will not be available, though the vehicle will make it to global markets by 2016, including a left-hand drive variant. Mahindra officials also explained that they do not expect cannibalization across the range due to the new product, so we’d expect the TUV300 range to start below the Scorpio and have some overlap in pricing, considering its positioning as a product for the urban buyer.
Triumph launches cheaper Tiger XR adventure bike
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riumph was an early entrant to the adventure tourer motorcycle segment in India with it’s Tiger twins. Initially available in 800 and 1200cc versions, the range was expanded
with the recently released 800 XCx and XRx models. The Tiger XR brings the count to four. Available for Rs 10,50,000 ex-showroom, Delhi, the bike benefits from local assembly in bringing its price down. Th is makes it the cheapest adventure bike Triumph sells in the country. In the process, it loses some electronic bells and whistles such as switchable riding modes and cruise control,
but retains ABS and traction control for safety, albeit simpler systems. The seat differs from its more expensive stable-mates and there’s no adjustable windscreen or centre-stand. The motor is the same 800cc 95hp triple shared by the XR range and claims a 17% increase in efficiency over the previous 800. The bike is available in crystal white (pictured) and phantom black paint schemes.
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hoes, wallets, bags, T-shirts, headphones, even the lights in your house can now be cus-
tomised according to your likes. Be it a sexy Marilyn Monroe, a traditional Warli design, quirky doodles or cute cartoon characters, getting almost anything you want painted is now an easy task.
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Started only a year ago, Psyd Effects is the brain child of Bhushan Sawat (29) a resident of Baner. Bhushan, who is originally from Mumbai, did his Bachelor in Business Administration from Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Commerce (MMCC) and has been living in Pune ever since. He calls the city his adopted home. Pursuing his hobby to paint, Bhushan, who has had no formal training in painting, started his entrepreneur adventure with the intention of delivering merchandise that is not only aesthetically appealing but also affordable and memorable. Putting on canvas whatever caught his eye, Bhushan slowly moved to digitally printing all his creations on T-shirts that are now on sale, priced Rs 400 onwards. “The design is fi rst painted and reviewed by my friends
and people that I work with before they are digitally printed on any of the merchandise. Most times, there is a lot of thought that goes behind the designs and the colour making it a longer process,” says Bhushan. The few themes that Bhushan has worked on it the past are those of symmetry and the Meluha illustrations following the release of the book series. “Sometimes even things that surprise me are sketched out,” Bhushan tells us. Apart from T-shirts the entrepreneurial venture sells laptop sleeves (Rs 600), phone cases (Rs 400-500), coasters and clocks priced according to the size and design. As an upcoming initiative, Psyd Effects is also looking to enhance the customer experience by customising the packaging depending on the order. Get in touch: 9619464445
Radhika Nagarkar Radhika Nagarkar (55) is a tailor, beautician and social-worker living in Dhairi. Now, she also paints the bags she stitches. While she has been a tailor for almost 20 years, painting is only something she started six years ago. Radhika is also a teacher at the Schizophrenia Awareness Association (SAA), where she teaches patients to paint. Most of the patient’s creations are displayed at exhibitions, helping them earn an income. The artist is currently busy drawing out Warli motifs on bags and she hopes to take up landscape and Madhubani designs next. Most of the work Radhika does is custom-made and is largely based n word of mouth. “My friends, fam-
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ily and customers do all the marketing. Once someone buys something from me, they generally tend to come back because they appreciate the detail and quality of work,” she says. Apart from bags and jholas, Radhi-
ka also paints clutches, wallets, bed sheets and pillow covers. The bed sheets and pillow covers are priced at Rs 800 onwards, while a small clutch is available at Rs 100. Get in touch: 9689475939
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Niyati Rambhia To keep herself occupied during vacations, Niyati Rambhia (23), a dentistry student and a resident of Katraj, began customising fairy lights. Initially, friends benefitted from her creative exploration before her scope expanded. When her work was appreciated, Niyati decided to put her efforts to good use and began making and selling the customised fairy lights under the name Craftbox to raise funds for the Nepal earthquake victims. The fairy lights are neatly boxed with a character or design of one’s choice. They are priced between Rs 350-450. Having started this business two years ago, Niyati believes that her educational background is responsible for this venture. “Had it not been for me studying dentistry, I would probably have not felt the need to do something creative,” says Niyati. Her earlier creations include a Marilyn Monroe and Batman customisation. Get in touch: 8600796596
Working at Cognizant, Hinjewadi, as a graphic designer, Radhika Phatak (23), a resident of Sadashiv Peth, began painting umbrellas three years ago. “We had to do calligraphy on an umbrella as a part of an assignment in college. I enjoyed the activity so much that I made a few more for my friends and everyone absolutely loved the idea,” says the graduate in Fine Arts from Bharti Vidyapeeth University, Pune. When she decided to paint commercially, she began with a mere 20 umbrellas, which she believed to be too many back then. Starting at Rs 500, the umbrellas are priced depending largely are on the size and can be customised as per the buyer’s wishes. Radhika plans to start painting objects as a full-time business. She currently runs another venture called Kosh, which sells hand-made jewellery. She says that the motive behind this side-business is to make the products available at an affordable price. The customised design also makes the product special. Get in touch: 9762127169
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He’s not just strumming a guitar Dale Desmier shares his creative journey, which includes making, as well as playing, guitars. He patiently chisels life into an instrument and believes that the satisfaction of playing a new guitar’s first note is incomparable By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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t isn’t easy being a craftsman. Some do it to pass time activity, while for other’s it’s a matter of earning bread and butter. Dale Desmier creates guitars simply because he is passionate about it. Th roughout the day, he is seen honing and shaping wood so that it can wield the power to mesmerise. Dale is a guitarist by profession and he holds a passion for making guitars. “My elder brother taught me how to play the guitar when I was six years old. As a child, I would make car and train models as a hobby. When my interest in playing the guitar grew, I had the urge to own an instrument
that was one of a kind, something that was unique. So I started making one myself,” says Dale. He has made 25 guitars including a pedal steel guitar that has 20 strings and a bass guitar that has strings on both sides. He has also made guitars that look like a helicopter and an airplane. Dale can add strings to whatever catches his fancy and strum it like a pro. “I made my fi rst guitar when I was 16. I started out on a trial-and-error basis. I found the scraps of wood here and there and came up with all kinds of creative ways to do the best I could with whatever material I had available. I carved and designed the instrument. My parents were surprised to see the final outcome. After that I continued to improvise my skills,” adds the
43-year-old. Being completely self-taught and self-sufficient, he has made some of the finest handcrafted guitars. Shaping, carving and polishing each guitar takes Dale at least three months. His raw material mainly includes wood, steel and brass. “It seems like every guitar is a new challenge. I never make the same guitar twice but I have an urge to keep refining and improving my skill. The pedal steel guitar took the longest time, nearly six months, and I would consider it my best work,” he smiles. Besides creating masterpieces, Dale plays solo at a popular shopping mall every Tuesday and Thursday. Over the years, as he made unique guitars, he also developed a one-of-a-kind performing style. So Dale
plays the guitar with his hands as well as his feet. Clearly, his style makes him a hit performer in the city. He also plays the saxophone apart from giving his vocal chords a few tugs too. Dale has three instrumental gospel albums to his credit. “People always ask me about the way I perform and my guitars. They are startled to see such an instrument. It makes me happy and proud,” he says. When he isn’t making guitars, Dale takes up volunteer church work, and he is working towards setting up a platform to teach kids mu- s i c free of cost. zainab.kantawala @goldensparrow.com
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City welcomes the rains with Parikrama’s power performance By Manasi Shroff @ManasiShroff
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une is now being known for encouraging new bands and musicians to come out there and put forth their talent. To boost the live music culture even more, Parikrama, a band most of us are familiar with rocked the stage at the Classic Rock Coffee Co. They’re not just a known and popular band, but the boys in here are simply cool people to hang out with. While the band started rather late but the moment they picked up the beats Nitin (lead vocals) Sonam (lead guitars), Saurabh (guitar), Subir (organist, synthesisers), Gaurav (bass guitar) and Srijan (drums) set the stage on fire. The audience as usual, was more than thrilled and swayed to their tunes. When asked about how they like to party, the boys simply said that for them “partying is being together. We do manage to scandalise a lot of people around with our craziness, but we guess
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we need to be like that for what we are.” They also completely believe that when put together in a room, they don’t just create amazing music, but also create a lot of mad memories transforming into an energy that keeps them inspired at all times. Speaking about inspiration, their style seems to be barely inspired from that of a rockstar. They love their pair of shorts and jeans with basic tees, but when they begin to perform, you realise that their style lies in their music. Their instruments are their accessories and their voice is their fashion. No wonder they’ve managed to gather a massive fan following and have been around for years together. When we asked their fans about the performance, Mrunal, Rohit, Amol, Aakash, Nambi, Aniruddha and Parth, instantly started to chant out ‘Parikrama’ as they couldn’t hold their excitement of the show. The young boys and a girl claimed to have been music freaks who enjoy being a part of concerts together. “We love chilling together, it’s like our stress buster from the hectic lives we live,” said the boys as Mrunal claimed that “it’s cool to see so many gigs happening in Pune. It’s been an eventful month for us and we hope we keep having exciting people coming down every fortnight at least.”
Where’s the party tonight Jack’s Only Entertainment
Jack’s Only Entertainment, a four-piece band based out of Mumbai will be playing live at the Hard Rock Cafe. Specialising in Rock and Funk, the band members are Jack One on vocals and guitars, Aurora Waves on lead guitars, Black Jack on bass and Jackhammer on drums. After a year of performing in Mumbai and Pune, they released their first single. The wide range of influences from Wolfmother and Arctic Monkeys has helped the band define their sound with groovy beats and crunchy riffs. When: August 6 Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Koregaon Park
‘The Peppermint Phenomenon’ at The Beer Cafe
The Peppermint Phenomenon is an alternative rock music ensemble formed in 2014 by Neha Gorde, Craig Fernandes and Adrian D’souza on a sunny afternoon when they had absolutely nothing to do and all they wanted from life is to make their music heard. The band comprises of seasoned musicians who have played with various bands on the Indian circuit and finally decided to try something ‘different’ in the form of OC’s and Covers alike, performed with a touch of their own. They are known for their colourful performances perfectly blended with energy and they know exactly how to get the crowd rolling. When: August 1 Where: The Beer Café, Koregaon Park
Tristan Garner Live
You would be hard pressed to find an artist more impressive when it comes to electronic and alternative culture than Tristan Garner. Renowned for his speedy mixing, off-the-cuff bootlegs and mash-ups of music from every imaginable avenue, his refined approach has turned heads across the globe. As an original brand of electronic music, the future hints at huge parties, cutting edge artists and a very personal take on the artist imprint concept. When: August 1 Where: Bluefrog, Yerwada
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n her two-decade long career, Tabu has never been on a signing spree because she feels a good role is enough to keep an actor alive in the audience's mind. The 43-year-old Haider star said she has a unique "temperament" which does not allow her to follow others. "I can't do back-to-back films. I can't do promotions. I have such a temperament that I cannot do anything in excess. If I like something, I will do it otherwise I won't do it. I never felt the need to be in the rat race. I should be satisfied first as an actor with my work. I will not do something because everyone is doing it," she told PTI in an interview. Tabu started her career in showbiz as a child artiste in 1985 film Hum Naujawan, where she played Dev Anand's daughter. She also tried her luck in Telugu films before debuting in Bollywood with Ajay Devgn-starrer Vijaypath. The two actors have teamed up again
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ctor Saif Ali Khan says Ranbir Kapoor, who is his wife Kareena's cousin, is very lucky to have Katrina Kaif as his girlfriend. Kareena had earlier said that Ranbir and Katrina would make a good couple. However, Katrina and Ranbir have never admitted to their relationship. Talking about Kareena at an event here last night, Katrina said, "I get along with most people. She is the one with whom I have a special connection. She is beautiful, talented, easygoing, straight up and honest... She is a wonderful person. I wish I get to see her more often."
"We were supposed to come to your house," the 32-year-old actress said, looking at Saif, at the trailer launch of "Phantom". The movie, which deals with the aftermath of 26/11 Mumbai attacks and global terrorism, stars Katrina and Saif, 44, in lead roles. Saif replied, "You must come to our place. I think Katrina is a lovely girl I have worked with. Ranbir is lucky to have her as a girlfriend, fiancee and in the future, more." Ranbir, 32 and Katrina grew close while filming 2009 hit Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, their first movie together. They will be next seen in Jagga Jasoos.
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after a long time in Drishyam and Tabu is happy with the way Devgn's career has shaped up in the industry. "Ajay has carved his own niche in the industry. He is extremely versatile and I feel proud when I see his success and growth. But success has not changed Ajay as a person. He is still the same like he was 20 years ago. It's his speciality," said Tabu, who last worked with Devgn in 1999 movie Thakshak . In Drishyam, which is a remake of the Malayalam movie of the same name, the National-award winning actress is playing a cop, who is against Devgn in the film. "I never thought that I will play such a role where we will be pitted against each other. That shows how cinema has changed over the period of time and you get to understand your own journey. "It's a very important film for me. My character comes into play near the interval. I have three important scenes with Ajay in the film," she said.
Shahid to not quit Jhalak ndian Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has rubbished reports that he would not continue as a judge on the celebrity dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded. There were rumours that the 34-year-old Haider star would quit the current eighth season of the show due to TRP's, his film commitments, besides being unable to spend time with his wife Mira Rajput, whom he married earlier this month. Shahid's publicist and
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TV channel Colors, on which the show is being aired, both have denied the reports. "It is not true. He is very much a part of it. He is not going to leave the show half way," Shahid's publicist told PTI. Shahid and filmmaker Karan Johar judge the show while Lauren Gottleib and Ganesh Hegde are gauging technical expertise as dance gurus. "He will be there for the entire season. The season has opened up well," sources from the channel said.
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Sonam lands 7 million twitter fans
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ollywood actress Sonam Kapoor reached the 7 million follower mark on micro-blogging site actress said she will celebrate this milestone with her fans by chatting with them online. "Woohoo 7 million followers!! Ready for a massive Q and A session at 8 PM IST," Sonam posted on twitter. The actress will star alongside Salman Khan in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, which will release on November 12. She has also begun shooting for the biopic of Indian flight attendant Neerja Bhanot, who was murdered by terrorists.
Priyanka busy with Quantico shoot
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ollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who is currently busy with the shoot of her maiden American TV series Quantico in the US and Canada, says she had no idea that working for a small screen show could be so hectic. Quantico is a story about a diverse group of recruits have arrived at the FBI Quantico Base for training. In the ABC thriller series, the 32-year-old actress plays the lead role of Alex Parish, an agent whose past resurfaces soon after she arrives at the
training camp. "So much work!! I didn't know TV was so many scenes in one day.. NYC, LA, Montreal in a matter of a week!! Craaaaay," the Mary Kom star posted on twitter. The series has been penned and executive produced by Josh Safran. The actress has been cast as the female lead in the pilot, which also stars Dougray Scott, Jake McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis, Yasmine Al Masri, Johanna Braddy, Tate Ellington and Grahaam Rogers. The series will premiere this fall.
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