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All Night Long Deejaying is not only about spinning discs. It’s also about understanding your audience and giving them what they want within the local milieu Sukhvinder Gujral
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Taylor Swift won’t perform at Grammy Awards
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Singer Taylor Swift will not be performing at Sunday’s Grammy Awards as she is too busy focussing on her ‘1989’ World Tour.
Entertainment Ashvin Gidwani Productions brings world famous mentalist Nicolai Friedrich to India for a charity show to support the Light of Life Foundation By Anjali Shetty
Will talk when it happens: Geeta Basra on marriage Actress Geeta Basra, reportedly in a relationship with cricketer Harbhajan Singh, prefers to keep mum about her personal life.
‘I do not claim to possess any supernatural powers’
What or who influenced you through your journey? A: Probably the first magic show icolai Friedrich is known to I saw (performed by an unknown leave his audience stunned magician) was the cornerstone of my with his signature style of career. Later on I was a big fan of the Mental Magic, that includes illuearly Star Wars films and, of course, sions, time travel, mind-reading I wanted to become a Jedi. Today I and more. His illustrious fan list am a big fan of surrealistic art like includes singer Bryan Adams, MiSalvador Dali’s. However, there are chael Schumacher and many such lots of magicians and mentalists who celebs from all over the world. The have inspired me and influenced my stellar mentalist himself affirms that work. Most of them are not very no supernatural powers are involved well known. However, I still admire in his work, as magic is purely psythe way David Copperfield turns a chological. If one knows psymagic trick into an emotional chology, one can predict experience for the audience. people’s behaviour from I also love the creative and Pure their body language. entertaining way Derren Brown performs Mentalpsychic What prompted you to ism in his live shows. take on magic? What fascinated you the most? Do you plan differently for A: At the age of four I saw different groups or countries? the performance of a magician in a A: Only small adjustments are circus. I was so thrilled and amazed necessary, because the fascination by this experience that I wanted to with magic is universal and goes bebecome a magician myself. From yond cultural differences. then on, I invested all my time and money in learning new magic tricks Any funny incidents you recollect and it started to develop. The biggest from your tours? fascination for me is that a magician A: When I performed in India is seemingly free of the boundaries for the first time, I was a bit irritatof reality. The only limit is our imaged because of the way most Indiination! And, of course, the ability ans shake their heads. All over the to turn the sceptical eyes of grownworld nodding your head means ups into wondering children’s eyes. ‘yes’ and shaking your head means @shetty_anjali
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‘no’. Indians have the unique ability to do both at the same time. Europeans would never be able to move their heads like this. I asked my host what this movement meant, yes or no. And he answered it could mean both. I was totally confused, but luckily I found other ways to read the mind. Has anyone ever challenged you on authenticity or the belief? A: Since I do not claim to possess any supernatural powers, I do not have those problems. I am honest with my audience. Magic and Mentalism is a beautiful art of en-
tertainment. Like in the movies, you know the dinosaurs are not real, but you will not consider the film-maker to be making a fool out of you. Instead he is a great story-teller, just like a good magician. Do you get unusual requests when someone finds out you’re a magician? A: Of course. People ask me to magically make money or predict the lottery numbers. But do you think I would still be here performing if I could really do that? Do you ever use magic in real life?
When: Feb 13, 8 pm onwards Where: Symbiosis Vishwabhavan Auditorium Tickets at http://in.bookmyshow.com/events/nicolai-friedrich-the-best-mentalist-inthe-world/ET00021365
A: Some of the knowledge like how our perception or the human mind works, can be very helpful in everyday life. And, of course, I use it from time to time. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
Singer Chinmayi Sripada croons for ‘Baji’ Chinmayi Sripada has established herself as one of the most promising young playback singers TGS NEWS SERVICE @TGSWeekly
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nstructed over a phone call, Chinmayi sang the title track in Chennai, while the music was recorded by Atif Afzal in Mumbai Chinmayi Sripada has established herself as one of the most promising young playback singers in Bollywood. Having belted out several hits like Titli, Mast Magan, Tere Bina, Zehnaseeb and Mayya, she recently recorded a song for the upcoming Marathi movie Baaji
with music director Atif Afzal. mayi who resides in Chennai, was According to the sources, instructed by the talented composChinmayi has a great time recorder over a phone call! ing the title track Majha Baaji Professional that she is, with Atif. The hard hitting she recorded the song at song is very intense and a studio in Chennai and gives one goosebumps. the music was comSuper The music director was posed here in Mumbai power instructed that, it is the by Atif. most important song in The song is the film as it establishes presented twice in the Shreyas Talpade`s characmovie album. One is the ter in the movie, so he approached main version and the other one is it with zeal. But, the most mind an unplugged one. Atif informed boggling fact remains that, Chinthat, working with Chinmayi was
an awesome and enriching experience. She is one of the best versatile playback singers of India, he said. Atif Afzal has garnered rave reviews from the critics and audience alike for his Bollywood movie Prague. But, the prodigy made his debut in the film industry with Pune 52. Also ‘Monsoon Shootout’ would be one of his next releases which stars Nawazzudin Siddiqui and produced by Anurag Kashyup. tgs.feedback@goldensparrow.com
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FEATURES
ANJANEYA SATHE GROUP PRESENTS
Arijit Singh to perform in Pune
Anjaneya Sathe Group presents Arijit Singh live in concert at Balewadi on February 13 By Anjali Shetty
sister of late actor Amrish Puri. “Films, music and entertainment run in our blood. I put my heart and soul in whatever I do. he current heart-throb of the nation, The Arijit Singh concert is one such examwhose voice has cast a magic spell ple. He will be performing for a minimum on every listener, Arijit Singh has of two and a half hours. It is going to be a scaled the top of the music charts, with 1000 per cent value for money for the hits like Tumhi Ho and the recent audience,” says Anjaneya, who had Sooraj dooba hai. The Anjaneya earlier brought down Sonu Nigam Love for to the city for a live performance. Sathe Group (ASG) has a treat for Arijit’s legion of fans in the city, as Anjaneya said, “We are commusic they present the Bollywood singing up with many more events, ing star live in concert, at Balewadi, which I promise will be larger on February 13. than life. We are also venturing into Director of ASG Anjaneya Sathe said, Marathi films and a huge film will be going “I am passionate about films and events. This on the floors this year.” is my attempt to give to Pune a larger-thanlife event. Arijit is the biggest artiste in Bollywood today, I am passionate and with him will be DJ about films Chetas who and events. This is on the top too.” is my attempt Enterto give to Pune tainment and a larger-than-life events run in the Sathe event. family, and A nj a n e y a ’s mother is the
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Does the movie fly? Film: Birdman Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Cast: Michael Keanton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts.
By Yash Daiv @yash009
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hen the Oscar fever engulfs the city, the best movies get the theatres running throughout the week. The movie with maximum nominations sells maximum tickets. However the movie may be of such academic value that it may soar above the head. Birdman willingly takes this flight. The viewer may be pushed into a new kind of cinema with, but he or she comes out baffled. Directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, the film is crafted beyond the ordinariness of a chronological order and yet is a continuous linear narration. The film looks like it’s been shot in one day, in real time, giving the viewers a glimpse of what’s going on behind the Broadway curtains. Protagonist Riggan Thompson played by Michael Keaton’s mindset,
his imaginary world and traces of split-personality gets beautifully highlighted through this technique. It grows on the views, the turmoil of the mind is a first-hand experience of frustration, fading stardom, regrets, guilt and metaphorical and literally escapades. Another highlight of the film is Mike Shiner, played by Edward Norton, a seasoned Broadway actor whose whims are dangerous, embarrassing and very popular. Yet he is praised, people come to watch him in the preview and not the fading protagonist. His character builds up the combat and provides a glimpse of how the large theatre and the spectacular world moulds your character, TGS Rating makes you a stereotype that the person tries to fight out oo`22 of. Norton has breathed life into this fictional character. And that’s all, more or less! The positives are innovative, but they monotonous movement grapples drag on for 120 minutes and end up with the physical possibilities. becoming a real-time depiction to Then, there is a plot missing. one’s ennui. Post an hour into the Two worlds, Riggan’s fight for his film, when one is done marveling stardom and his imaginary persona the novelties and the genius, the – the forgotten birdman collide into dizziness sets in. The camera the picture and that’s the conflict. work takes a toll on the vision, the
It strangles a story. It is a theatre on a screen, cinema intersects with the stage. The film questions the set definitions of genres and the question is well, answered through a crackling review of the play directed by Riggan. Yet, these
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Reviews questions prevail, for someone who has questions the validity of mish mashing of the genres in real time. Is it really accepted? Is a universally fusion really accepted? If it gets accepted, doesn’t that make this hybrid form a well defined genre in itself? It defeats the purpose. In the end, the movie ends up being neutral. It does not evoke a particular emotion. It will be wrong to say it fails, it does not. A single interpretation is miniscule but individual. If there is no retention or more importantly no story that can charm, it ends up being stagnant. It has theatrics, it has valuable personal struggle and it has drama quite literally. However, the film, as a cinema package falls a little short than its nominated alleys for the lack of its after-effect. To quote a dialogue from the film itself, “when an artist fails, he becomes a critic”, what right does that leave anybody to put forth an individualistic opinion. But the movie narrates an incident about fractured identities and evolving out of the circumstance to create a new one. yashdaiv@gmail.com
Gripping, edge-of-the-seat whodunit Film: Rahasya Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Tisca Chopra, Ashish Vidyarthi, Ashwini Kalsekar and Mita Vashisht; Director: Manish Gupta
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alf of the star-rating extra for the sheer abundance of acting talent that Manish Gupta’s stylish confidently-shot whodunit throws forward, with Kay Kay Menon helming
the murder mystery as an walnut-chomping CBI officer on the trail of the murder of a young girl, who is killed in her swanky home while her doctor-father was drunk in the next room. No no no...don’t go away! This is not the tragic Arushi Talwar murder revisited and sensationalised on celluloid. Director Manish Gupta, who has earlier made a strong but crude film on ragging, ‘Hostel’, keeps the proceedings on an even keel. Taking the Talwar tragedy as a take-off point, writer-director Gupta has woven an intricate whodunit with enough twists and turns to keep us guessing about the murderer’s identity till the very end. The killer’s identity, when revealed, is not entirely TGS Rating unexpected but nonetheless shocking and more importantly, convincing. ooo`2 emerge triumphant. Mita Vashisht as a smouldering Whodunits in Bollywood frequently flounder in their end-game. Not ‘Rahasya’. Gupta keeps the mysterious television actress in backless cholis narrative going in a steady flow and at a perky pace. The attempts to be what was once described as the femme shots are cut deftly. Editor Suresh Pai gives the wide array of fatale. Given her choice of lover for the film, Ms Vashisht characters ample room to breathe but never allows them to ends up as all smoke with no fire. overstay their welcome. Admirably, the director shoots Mumbai’s underbelly -This suspense here largely depends on the efficacy of the chawls, narrow lanes, toilets and local trains -- with great the actors. And here’s where ‘Rahasya’ really scores. Kay affection. Faroukh Mistry’s camera roams the city restlessly. Kay Menon as the wry investigative officer fighting off his The long shots of the city waking from uneasy slumber every wife’s persistent demands to get corrupt, brings a tremendous morning merge into the microscopic view of the traumatised engagingess to his character. His character Sunil Paraskar is a family. man who survives the hardships of a thankless job by cracking This is a dark, desperate, sinister, gutsy and gripping cruel jokes about himself and others. thriller which may not tilt you to the edge of the seat. But Particularly grating on the nervous system is that you do want to know who killed the teenaged girl Ayesha wonderful actress Ashwini Kalsekar, who as the dead girl’s Mahajan. nanny, whines, sobs, moans and wails almost throughout the The answer won’t please you for sure. film. We almost wish for one more murder to happen. Messy lives, sordid relationships, betrayal and revenge run But the actors nonetheless save the day. Besides Kay Kay, through the veins of the film. Barbara Cartland would have who is spectacularly subtle, Tisca Chopra as the dead girl’s frowned. But Agatha Christie would have assuredly approved. mother and a new actor Nimai Bali as a corruptible cop, IANS
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features
Buba Badjie Kuyateh, an African ‘Kora’ player, is all set to introduce Pune to the African Kora strings at the mystical evening of Ruhaniyat this Sunday
By Ishani Bose
Bringing to life an ancient tradition
student to become a master Kora player and to be able to @ishani_bose recite the religious, ethnic and family lineages,” he says. ufism is surely the flavour of the season. With Buba started performing with his mother when numerous sufi music festivals taking place across he was 15. It was only after an additional 10 years of the country, it is safe to say that this is the month, practice (usually six hours in a day) that he saw himself which has been solely designed for those who love and as a teacher. By this time his talent for and mastery enjoy the genre. That is why it doesn’t come as a surprise of the instrument was already recognised by many. to know that Pune is all set to submerge itself into a He had other griots coming from all over Africa to pool of mysticism and spirituality, as Ruhaniyat sets the listen to his style play, which is said to be distinct from stage, this Sunday, for an esoteric evening. even his father’s style, as his music seems to incorporate This year, one such artiste is Buba Badjie Kuyateh, his own feeling. This style is even more accessible to an African ‘Kora’ player who will be performing along Western ears than that of the generation before, as it is with the Rajasthani Manganiyars in an ensemble, called extremely melodic. Strings of Dunes, at Ruhaniyat. Born in Brikama, which The line of play from his family’s lineage still is considered to be the kora capital of Gambia — contains all the flourishes and technical itself known as the Land of the Kora — into difficulties, but to the ear it seems to be one of the most prestigious kora families (or particularly filled with sweet melody. He Universal also gives solo performances which continue griot families), is Buba who has been keeping his family tradition alive through music. “I language to captivate audiences with the traditional started learning the Balaphon (a type of wood beauty of this instrument, as well as his own xylophone) at age six, closely followed by the compositions and funky style of “African Jazz”, kora at age seven. I always try my best to maintain which gets people on their feet to dance. the ancient traditions of the kora culture in a very These days Buba can be found living in Poland for pure sense along with my love for this genre of music,” some part of the year, and Africa for the remaining he says. part of the year. He is a popular performer in Warsaw, Kora is an instrument, which was made in the and is collaborating with many artistes there. He is 13th century and can be described as an African harp also creating his own band there, whilst practising and that is held vertically between one’s legs when played. performing with his band from Brikama. In addition This is the musical instrument that has a range of to this, he teaches in both Warsaw and in his native over three octaves. The enchanting music of the Kora country Gambia. is multi-layered and melodic and it accompanies the This is going to be Buba’s first performance in Pune. Jalis or Griots, (which is pronounced as gree-oh) who “The first time I came to India was last November, but are praise singers and have a tradition going back to a that was for a performance at the 2014-15 Mumbai 100 years. edition of Ruhaniyat. I will be playing some of my “In the past, the role of the professional musician traditional African mystic music in the beginning, was reserved for those born into the griot caste. It is this time, followed by a jamming session with the sometimes a part of an ensemble which includes the Rajasthani Manganiyar folk musicians,” he says. Balafon. Their unique role as praise Bolonbata singers is ishani.bose@goldensparrow.com passed, after a long apprenticeship, usually from father When: Sunday, February 8, 6:30 pm to son though it can be passed from an uncle too. It Where: Empress Botanical Garden, Camp requires many years of musical and historic training for a
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Music is an integral part of human existence Mukhtiar Ali shares his views about music in today’s world. Barnalee Handique tells us more
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ukhtiar Ali belongs to Miras, a semi-nomadic community of the Thar Desert. He is 26th generation descendant of the community, which has kept the traditional vocal style of Sufiana Qalam. Ali himself is a singer and poet who has been responsible for keeping Sufiana music alive. Q: What brings you to Pune? What connect do you have with this city? A: This is my first visit to Pune. I have heard a lot about the city, about its rich cultural heritage. I have never had the opportunity to visit the city before. My manager was instrumental in putting together the plan for my concert here and I
huge audience, like the one which is expected at your upcoming performance, inspire you? A: For me every concert is special. We have to give our very best.
am really excited about it. Q: Have your travels influenced your music? A: Yes, my travels have influenced my music. In my music you can discern elements of nature, the Sufiana history and its age-old influences. Q: Do you alter your music according to the audience Universal poems been published? you are performing for? Not consciously. MuA: Yes, I have penned language sic is an integral part of a few surrealist poems human existence and it goes which have never been beyond cultural or geographic published. I am also greatly inbarriers and boundaries. Music is a terested in art. I am fascinated with universal language. the engravings of the 17th century artists Albretch Dürer and Jacques Q: Do you write poetry? Have your Callot.
When: February 6 onwards Where: blueFROG, Pune
Q: What is your latest album called? A: My latest album will be released in March. It’s classical music for guitar, featuring the renowned classical guitarist Jeremy Jouve. We have been working together for the last four years. Q: Does a live performance and a
Q: How different is it from playing in a club? A: A club can accommodate only a small audience where the setting is more cosy and the ambience more intimate. Q: What are you working on? A: This year, I have to compose music for two Indian movies. Q: So is it all about pushing the envelope? A: Whatever I do in life, I do it with love and belief. With love, it is possible to transcend barriers and captivate hearts. barnalee.handique@ goldensparrow.com
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Gearing up for
the day of love
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This Valentine’s Week, ditch the regular plans and make the day extra special as you gift your loved ones with enticing tokens of love
Gift this beauty to her This beautiful arrangement of 40 roses and 3 exotic candles with a perfect basket would be the best way to depict your love and affection. Price: `1,699 Where: Gifttease
Silver Wine Glasses Savour romance while sipping wine in these Chordia's wine glasses, a relaxing and unforgettable way to start a Valentine’s evening. Availability: Chordia's boutique showroom Price: On Request
sparkling beauty Adorn this pretty jewel and make your way through the crowd. Where: snapdeal. com
A fun-filled adventure Nothing spells romance better than a day full of fun and laughter in the company of your loved one. To celebrate the week of love, Imagica offers you special couple tickets at attractive prices. So go ahead and seize the chance to make your ‘ideal date’ come true. Where: Imagica Adlabs When: Ongoing till February 15
message in a bottle This Valentine's Day send the message of your love to your sweetheart. Your sentiments of your love sent in a sweet way will melt their heart. Price: `499 Where: Ferns N Petals
perfect gift This is a perfect Valentine's Day showpiece. It is beautifully designed and can be used as a showpiece at home. Price: `149 Where: askme.com
Celebrate the season of love with the romantic Red Sweet Pepper - a zesty blend of lager, grapefruit and strawberry or treat yourself to the minty Beerijito- a classic cocktail with a ‘beery’ twist. The luscious citrus flavours blend smoothly with the distinctive malt taste of beer. This innovative menu showcases your favourite brews in a refreshing avatar that will take your love for beer to a whole new level! When: February 14 Where: The Beer Cafe, Phoenix Mall and Koregaon Park Price: `285 to `325 Time: 11 am - 12 mid night
RED ALERT This Rhodium Plated jewellery with red heart Swarovski element is a perfect gift. Where: flipkart.com
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THRILL OF DRIVING
Better I by tweaks The Xylo gets a host of improvements under the skin. Ouseph Chacko drives on to see if it’s any better.
Verdict
+ Improved road manners, space - Not as car like to drive as rivals
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t doesn’t look like it, but this is the updated Mahindra Xylo. The facelift is almost inconsequential – there’s just a chrome ‘moustache’ over the grille, full length decals and that’s it. Oh, the interiors also get a new beige and black theme, so on the face of it, not much has improved. However, it’s what you can’t see that’s been thoroughly revised and to know what’s been improved, you need to start at the front independent suspension. There are new polyurethane bushes that improve the Xylo’s bump stop characteristics, the lower control arm bushes are stiffer, the coil springs on the front struts are stiffer and the stabiliser bar is now thicker. At the rear, there’s a new anti-roll bar and the coil spring and shock absorber run stiffer rates. There’s also a new polyurethane bump stop that eliminates a lot of the transmission of jolts to the cabin when the suspension bottoms out over bad roads. The improvements are apparent and most noticeable when you’re travelling at speed. The old Xylo’s tendency to bob and wallow has mostly been cured, there’s a new-found stability through corners and the body does stay a lot flatter when you really start to lean on it. You can now confidently hammer it over bad patches of road without having ‘heart-in-the-mouth’ moments. Still, the Xylo remains a tall vehicle on a relatively narrow track, so it does have its limitations. It still does not have the absolute confidence inspiring manners of say the Toyota Innova or the Maruti Ertiga which
are far more car-like to drive. Also marginally improved is the ride but there are still some cross cabin shudders that are typical of a body-on-ladder frame chassis. The good news is that the Xylo’s strengths remain – it can seat eight people comfortably (seven with our car’s captains chairs) and that mHawk engine on this topend H9 variant remains torquey as ever. The high driving position and relatively tight turning circle also make it easy to maneuver and park in urban conditions. Prices haven’t been announced at the time of going to print, but we expect a marginal increase over the current Xylo’s `12.9 lakh sticker. Overall, the new Xylo is a definite improvement and one that will help keep it fresh till the new Xylo comes out some time in the latter part of 2016. ouseph@evo.in
Top:Not too much change on the inside other than the colour scheme Below: The Xylo is more stable at speed thanks to the suspension tweaks.
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Specification: Mahindra Xylo
Engine In-line 4cyl, 2179cc, turbocharged Transmission 5-speed manual Power 122bhp @ 4000rpm Torque 280Nm @ 2400-2800rpm Weight 1830kg 0-100kmph 13sec Top speed 160kmph Price `13 lakh (est)
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PHOTOGRAPHy: Vikrant Date
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most of its 31.5bhp, produced at 11,000rpm. The six-speed transmission’s ratios are fairly tall, meaning lots of gear changes in city. The engine enjoys being revved hard, which I like, but it is also a lot of work and not all riders will enjoy this. Many will prefer the effortless feel from a single-cylinder motor which offers a lot more grunt at the bottom. Truth be told, the KTMs of the world have spoilt us. This is easily one of the best sounding aked streetbikes have a sense of purity parallel-twin motors at full chat. The engine which reminds you how god intended is quick to rev and the bike is reasonably quick things to be… er… why and where to let you enjoy your time onboard while being you started riding in the first place. Which friendly enough for inexperienced riders to is public roads and not race tracks. Nakeds get used to. The upright stance offers better offer the best of both worlds – great everyday control while aiding manoeuvrability. It looks comfort and performance. If you want a quite similar to the bigger Z800, especially the motorcycle that is fast but won’t threaten to design of the headlamp and fuel tank, though break your back, nakeds are what you need the 250 looks different from the side with its to look at. That’s the truth, irrespective of Z-shaped aprons that look like side panels. It the segment. I remember imagining what is a nice looking motorcycle, and finished in the naked version of the Ninja 250, the first matte green gets a fair bit of attention on the Kawasaki to go on sale here would be like, road. since back then the baby Ninja was the best With its focused, sharp handling its option this side of a litre-class monster. That hunger for corners is as voracious as its appetite naked version is finally on sale, over half a for revs, and the baby Zed will slice through decade and several Kawasakis later. your favourite riding roads with a coolness After a slew of CBU launches across that will again leave you feeling like you were segments, Kawasaki has returned to the riding a larger bike. It offers great flickability, bottom rung of the performance ladder, affording quick directional changes but the the quarter-litre segment. The recently IRC Road Winner tyres leave a bit to be launched Z250 is the newest, smallest and desired in terms of grip when pushing hard. most affordable Kawasaki. However, what’s And surprisingly, there’s no ABS either. noteworthy is that at `2.99 lakh ex-showroom On the whole the Z250 is likeable, but New Delhi the Z250 is still plenty expensive I’m afraid that isn’t going to be the case with for a 250. too many people. Only purists and die-hard And will it be able to hold a candle Kawasaki fans would get drawn, as the Z250 to the significantly more affordable and though genuinely nice to ride is priced steeply. more powerful KTM 390 Duke, is another It boasts of top notch build quality unlike question. I had a blast on the Ninja most of its competition and a gem of 250 at the Chennai race track, an engine but there’s only so much thanks to its butter-smooth, the motor can do to justify high-revving parallel-twin the price. The Z250 is the Verdict motor. The engine makes entry point to Kawasaki’s + Great handling, most of its power upwards drool-worthy motorcycles, of 8000rpm. That’s a lot albeit at a price point engine performance, for a 250, but that was just about `60,000 less design one of the highlights of than the newer, more - Pricey! the Ninja. Its soundtrack powerful Ninja 300. So TOD rating at high revs is really sweet the question is, do you go ;;332 too, and the good news is in fully clothed, or just do it that the Z250 retains it. in the buff? In fact, the engine retains abhay@evo.in a lot of the Ninja 250’s character, except for a slight change in its state of tune, to suit city riding better. You still need Specification: to keep the motor on the boil to make the
The Z250 is the newest, smallest Kawasaki on sale here. Abhay Verma tells you all there is about this Japanese quarter-litre naked
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Kawasaki Z250
Engine 249, liquid-cooled parallel-twin Transmission 6-speed Power 31.5bhp @ 11,000rpm Torque 21Nm @ 10,000rpm Weight 168kg Price `3.44 lakh (on-road, Pune)
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FEATURES
ANIRUDDHA RAJANDEKAR
My friends and I were obsessive party animals and I was a keen observer of what the DJs were playing. -Avneet Sawhney
Keeping the crowds on their feet all night long Deejaying is not only about spinning discs. It’s also about understanding your audience and giving them what they want within the local milieu
Sound bytes
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“People come up to me and say play new retro. How can retro be new? People are not evolved as yet. -Abhishek Mantri
Features
By Anjali Shetty @shetty_anjali
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Js are in a constant and growing demand these days. In fact no occasion seems complete without a DJ, be it a wedding reception, birthday party or a weekend club blast. In fact, every second person in urban India seems to be a DJ, with new and fancy names popping up everyday and every minute. So is being a DJ so simple, that anyone can do it? Professional DJs of the city beg to differ. Deejaying is an art and not everyone can do it, they say. According to them a keen ear for music and the ability to understand a crowd’s sensibility is what makes a DJ click. Pune’s top four DJs tell us about their mantra for success, and what makes them special to the party crowd.
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Twenty-two-year-old Sukhvinder Gujral, aka DJ Sukhi started deejaying in 2003, and got his first residency in 2004. But the paradox is that Sukhi was not aiming to be a DJ. “In school, I wanted to be a game designer or something like that, since I was a complete computer geek,” says Sukhi, who has a BSc in computers. Avneet Sawhney’s aka Sonu’s career as a DJ began in 1996, when he was just 14. He has never looked back, and over the course of the last 18 years he has had a very enjoyable and music-filled years, during which he has attained the pinnacle of popularity and fame in the city’s party circles. A self-taught deejay, Avneet, who has a BCom degree from Ness Wadia College says, “I would watch my friend who was a DJ, and I learnt the art bit by bit. My friends and I were obsessive party animals and I was a keen observer of what the DJs were playing, and how they handled the equipment and sound.” Abhishek Mantri, 32, founder of Mantri Music Mantra, wanted to join the Merchant Navy when he was in standard X. Deejaying happened by chance when the DJ at a party he was at, disappeared. “I went up to the mixer and DJ console. It fascinated me and I decided to take it up. I was 15 and self taught. I then started learning the art from a few online course (2002-2003) and international artistes who came to the city,” says Mantri, who has a BCom degree from Ness Wadia College.
vibrant, positive, full of energy and good vibes. The crowds is educated thanks to music channels like VH1 and the internet. With Pune being a major culture and music destination, there are many artistes touring the country, which act as an additional factor. “But I miss the era of the 90s and early 2000s when people actually knew their music and artistes, and did not go by what was trendy,” he says. The music scene in Pune has not evolved as much as it should have, the music makers believe. A Wanowrie resident, Abhishek says, “People come up to me and say play new retro. How can retro be new? People are not evolved as yet. They will travel all the way to Goa and enjoy Sunburn but won’t enjoy the same music in Pune. It is the ambience, atmosphere and mood that help but I have a faithful following and stick to my genre no matter what. I do not play Bollywood.” Avneet has many funny anecdotes to recount. “People request for a song, but don’t even know its name and try to sing it out and get it totally wrong. Once a young guy in high spirits came up to the DJ console and asked for a drink. He thought the console was a bar. At a recent gig, someone came up to me and asked me if I was Virat Kohli.”
Idols and influences:
Sukhi is a huge Michael Jackson fan; in fact, he idolises him. But there are many other artistes he likes. “My family and friends are great inspirations,” he says. Abhishek is influenced by Moby, Deep Dish, Danny Tenaglia, Dennis Ferrer and Sebastien Leger. Avneet’s idols and influences happen to be mostly from the 90s. Artists and sports personalities like Freddie Mercury, John Lennon, Sachin Tendulkar, Paul van Dyke and Tiesto. “I think my immediate family and close friends inspire me the most. It’s because of them that I have been able to achieve what I have and last this long. They have supported me in what I love and that’s the most important inspiration for me and has kept me going.”
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Sukhi says, “Don’t get demotivated with all the struggle; be passionate about your work and have fun.” Abhishek believes in hard work to serve, to change and keep evolving. Avneet, 32, has trained over 100 aspiring DJs. Remember that you are playing music for others and their happiness matters. “Remember who you are and where you started. Deejaying is an art that requires great skill and technique.” anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com
“Don’t get demotivated with all the struggle; be passionate about your work and have fun.” -Sukhvinder Gujral
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Astrology Aries: Ganesha says a marvellous of inspired activities and results follows last week’s similar one. The activities themselves will be many and varied – there’s nothing left out I could say. Home, family, parents and pets, dependents, work, performance, office, colleagues, social life, the arts and creative pursuits. You need to have the time and energy for it all, of course, but you’re genuinely inspired and can definitely handle it all. You do your best in this busy, very active phase. The main thrust and focus of all your activities will definitely be finances.
Taurus: Your schedule will be even more frantically busy. You’ve taken on a lot and are determined to do justice to do it all. This will be the way things are for most of the month ahead that is certain. If you were busy last week, now it’s something in a different league altogether. Work, family, socialising, partying, hectic lobbying, net working – you name it. Rest and relaxation will therefore be vital and gic – by Vivek Astunkar imperative on a regular basis to prevent CrossWord a burnzlemagic@gmail.com out. Prayers, meditation, tantra and mantra, Page #1 religion and rituals will give solace, strength and inspiration. Love, romance, money matters, sheer unadulterated hard and slogging are what you’re busy with. Gemini: Journeys and relationships and acquisitions all conspire to come together, and yet you are both enthused and happy as you cope. Not just cope, you will handle them rather brilliantly, despite your hectic schedule of activities. They will centre around all/some of: travel, loans, sex, passion, funds, buying/selling/shopping, (these three most certainly) and reaching out to people Both professional net working and personal bonding will be equally important, equally valid in your mind.
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Cancer: You will start implementing your new plan/ Libra: You’re able to really relax, let go of your worCapricorn: Your self-belief and confidence scheme for living right from this week. Journeys, ries. Peace and harmony, striving for balance and have increased and you now feel a surge of powtravels and/or mental growth take precedence in Excellence, and above all, realising the value and er and greatness with Regard to passion, sex, your schedule. You will embark on both with zest place of domestic commitments, will make you finance, religion. Religion may take the form of and great sincerity – a) as a true learning experiboth happy and contented. 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You you have definitely to watch out for, guard against. more, and react well to you. will also be drawn greatly to the much more eleAdequate precautions – of all kinds, not just physvated plane, to intellectual activities, education and ical or health wise, will need to be put in place. Leo: Another grand week, full of joys and achievehigher studies, even research. Even in your emotions and your relationships, adds ments, Ganesha gives you much. Achievements, Ganesha. Accomplishments, wish-fulfilment, but at a price. Scorpio: Your ties and bounds have been reinThere’s always a price, remember – there are no free forced, and there has been quite a shift in your Aquarius: You’re both busy and active once again lunches in life as they say. But you are both willing thinking and focus. All these lead you to enjoy on the professional and social scenes, both. What and able to say this price – effort, sincere commitrather than resent your daily round of activities – this week will definitely bring in will be the 3 Fs of ment, and of course hard work. You will concentrate domestic chores and commitments/duties at home family, finance and food, and much more. A wide on increasing your influence and status as well as and at work, family and filial responsibilities will all spectrum of business and professional transactions, Puzzle your bank balance, realising that both matter equalTel : be 27545639 handled with sensitivity and grace to your own deals and negotiations will have to be handled as of 3 ly to you. Money issue will be handled with both Cell : 9821341496 gain. 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Your mood will be very focussed on – loving, your friends, be a happy host, enjoy life and above tremely busy, involved, perhaps occasionally even giving and sharing. It is truly this cementing of ties all live well, love well. More than assets, success, confused phase, with much to do/cope with/hanis probably what you enjoy the most, even at your money you will realise that to make these meandle. There will be both personal and professional party and socialise. Alongside, the mental stresses ingful, you need love, the warmth of companionissues to address. Some Compromises, too, will will continue in your money angle, and you’ll still ship. This is the outcome of your changed attitude, have to be worked out. You’ll have to do within your have to give income and assets a lot of attention. in which you have the firm conviction and strong involvements with domestic pursuits and family Ganesha says – brokerage, commission agencies, belief that marriage, the joys of wedded bliss are matters, your children, and their affairs, and finally ties and collaboration will all prove fulfilling. much more your scene. your own creativity, most especially.
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Daughter Sujata Dharap co-authors renowned artist, the late Bal Wad’s life story
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ny Colour Will Do, is the title of the late, city-based legendary artist Bal Wad’s biography. Written by his daughter, Sujata Dharap and artist Ashish Kate. The 100page book contains 50 colour reproductions of artist Wad’s works, while the cover of the book features a self–portrait by Wad, at the age Even when he of 30. A resident of Ashok- was bedridden nagar, Wad for 11 months, was regarded as my father among the finest artists of In- would ask for dia. His works a canvas and adorn the walls continue to of the Prime Minister’s Ofpaint. fice, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and a number of government offices across the country. The biography, priced at Rs 2000, was launched by Subhash and Rajani Dandekar. About the title, Dharap said, “Even when he was bedridden for 11 months, my father would ask for a canvas and continue to paint. When I asked him, what colours he wanted, he would say, “Any colour will do.” And that’s what we decided to call the book.” Dharap said, “My father had been a source of inspiration to many artists in Mumbai and Pune. After his demise last year, I came across his old diary. Leafing through it, I realised that his life was encapsulated on the pages. Among
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all his thoughts, was his belief that the tradi- ing was a spontaneous expression of emotion, tion of art should be passed on from generation and this is reflected in his paintings, ceramics, to generation. That’s when the idea of sculpture, mosaics and computer art. this biography began taking shape.” Wad moved from Mumbai to Wad’s family, friends, colleagues Pune, to set up his own studio. In Write and students have contributed to the 1981, he started the ‘Creative Club’ book in the form of essays, short stoat Ashok Nagar, to give women the choice ries and anecdotes. means to earn a livelihood through Born and brought up in Mumbai, art. His students were free to choose Wad studied art at the Institute of Modthe medium, ranging from acrylic, oil, ern Art, Pune. He also did courses in Muselo- ceramics, textile, pottery, metal, cane, leathgy from London and Belgrade. To Wad, paint- er, charcoal, pastels and silk screen. The fees
started from Rs 6000. “ For him, every pupil was gifted and capable of creating something out of her own imagination,” said Dharap. Wad was intensely curious about new avenues of artistic expression and quick to adopt it. “If a subject interested him, he would research and study it in minute detail. He was endlessly fascinated by nature and on sea voyages, he observed the myriad shades of blue of the ocean and then put them down on canvas,” Dharap said. barnalee.handique@goldensparrow.com
‘Our society behaves horrendously with women’ Controversies in India are given greater prominence than pressing issues like the oppression of women that need to be brought out in public, says bestselling author Amish Tripathi
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lease don’t misunderstand me... but I fear that we don’t focus on real issues that I have spoken about many times, and it is the subject of women’s oppression,” Tripathi told IANS in an interview on the sidelines of the Jaipur LitFest. “Our society behaves in a horrendous manner with women. I am not just talking about rape, but about mass murder through foeticide and systematic malnutrition,” he added. Religion is a dangerous territory to tread in any country, but the author of the “Shiva Trilogy” has
been successfully retelling my thologies without getting into controversies. “Let’s be hone s t ...95 percent of the controversies are generated Amish Tripathi and are not genuine controversies. They are generated with a hope of creating publicity to sell books and movies or anything,” he said.
“If you write from a position but the mainstream publishers never where your heart is approaching the took serious note of this. But things have changed now and in the Indisubject with respect, it will show in an literary landscape, the retelling of your work and would reflect what mythologies has become extremely you believe in,” he added. Tripathi, popular. Writers are approaching 40, announced at the recent Jaipur the topic by reinventing the Literature Festival that his story for modern readers. next series of books will be “Mythology in the Inon Lord Ram and the first For a dian language publishing one, “The Scion of Ishkcause space never ran out of popuwaku”, will be released in larity, but it came a bit later in October. English literature. It was probaTripathi doesn’t like to be bly because people making decisions labeled as the “pioneer of retelling had a westernised way of outlook,” mythologies”. He said myths and he concluded. other such stories have been pop— IANS ular for over 1,000 years in India,
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Natyasampada Pratishthan founded by Late Natashreshtha Prabhakar Panshikar commenced a melodious endeavour, ‘Gaana Saraswati Mahotsav’, a classical music festival, two years ago. This event acknowledges and celebrates the exceptional contribution of Padma Vibhushan Gaana Saraswati Kishori Amonkar in the field of Indian Classical Music. On Saturday the day will begin with a vocal recital by Bhuvanesh Komkali, grandson of Pandit Kumar Gandharva. His performance will be followed by a Sitar concert by Niladri Kumar. The session will end with a vocal recital by senior artiste Ashwini Bhide – Deshpande. Where: Ganesh Kal Krida, Swargate When: February 7 onwards, 5pm
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Pune Design Festival
The 9th Pune Design Festival (PDF) invites you all to participate in a unique event that brings design-based stories, experiences and people in the forefront and into the public realm. The theme for this year is ‘Connections’ and the two-day event will host talks, workshops, interactions and music sessions by experts from different creative fields, with topics ranging from creativity, sustainability, design, architecture, fashion, origami, story-telling, social impact, entrepreneurship, creating brands and more. When: February 7, 8:30 am onwards Where: Majestic hall, Le Meridien, Raja Bahadur Mill Road
CITY EVENTS KOREGAON PARK rooftop restaurant at DoubleTree by Hilton is hosting a royal treat for the foodies - a ‘Mast Mughlai’ Festival, where guests can enjoy an unlimited 3 course dinner of kebabs, biryanis & desserts. Where : Level 12, DoubleTree by Hilton, Pune-Chinchwad When: Ongoing till February 19, 7pm-11pm Price: Rs.699 + taxes per person Contact: 020-67313333, 8554990984
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‘The Feminine Frontier – a Literary
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To discuss and combat the traditional notions of gender, Pune-based St Mira’s College for Girls is organising a symposium called ‘The Feminine Frontier’. As a part of this symposium a play ‘The Feminine Frontier - a Literary Journey’ will be held. When: February 7, 6.00pm Where: St. Mira’s College Auditorium
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Yogurtbay’s Swiss Chocolate, Strawberry and Red Velvet waffle cones make a dashing entry this February, giving a whole new meaning to winter flavours. The Red Velvet is made from delectable buttermilk batter with hints of cocoa that’s sure to strut straight into your ‘favorite desserts’ list! Where: Yogurtbay, Opp Lane 5, Koregaon Park, Pune. Contact: 020-30547275
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Parichay Hotel & Restaurants, FC Road
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Royal Symphony at President Hotel, Erandwane
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