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‘Lighting up the

Pune stage’ TGS Life speaks to talented members of Pune’s theatre groups, who are making a mark in the world, after starting out as students

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Badlapur my first dark film: Divya Dutta

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Actress Divya Dutta says she is excited about her first dark film “Badlapur” and has truly enjoyed working in the action-thriller.

Entertainment

Promotions a necessity now: Big B Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently busy promoting his forthcoming film ‘Shamitabh’, believes promotions are a must now TGS NEWS SERVICE

“Here we are ... artists of a different generation a different league, a different age, succumbing to the romotions deprive you of your lured charm of a million interviews, self consciousness. It does not appearances and presence on regive you a chance to be so ality shows, trying as best we ... much as we may like to could what may be the right be obsessed with the temequation to get everyone A perament. It is a necessity in the entire universe to different come and see our film,” he now, a must, a budgeted must and so we do it,” the wrote. age 72-year-old star posted on Amitabh, who will his official blog srbachchan. also be seen in films like tumblr.com. Wazir and Piku this year, says there were hardly any promotions required earlier. “My colleagues of yore have shown no interest in these My colleagues shenanigans, and they may be right. of yore have It was never needed in their times and so why now ... but ... I guess my shown no category has been through a drastic interest in these change and therefore it compels me shenanigans. to do what I never did before and do what I am required to do now,” he shared. He further added: “I wonder of“So ... apart from some of these ten who really is the true benefactor appearances on shows and ceremoof these promotions ... for if the film nies, there is this trip to out stations is weak and disliked by the audience, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, surely any amount of glorification Bangalore all in the realm of ‘perpre or post would not ever enhance haps’,” he added. the box office. Would it?” IANS

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I share work, love life with my father: Sonam Actress Sonam Kapoor is certainly a daddy’s girl as she shares everything related to her work and love life with her father, actor-filmmaker Anil Kapoor.

Bhandarkar finds airports fascinating A great power of observation is considered an asset for creative people, and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar was at his observant best recently at an airport. He says an airport is a fascinating melting pot of people from various places. “Airports are fascinating places. Travellers from so many different origins, all headed somewhere. Such energy in the air! Truly a melting pot,” Bhandarkar tweeted. The National Award winning filmmaker’s next project is titled Calendar Girls. IANS

‘We tend to corrupt things’ “I have been a fan of Neeraj’s films, especially A Wednesday!. In this corrupt film world, he is one filmmaker who has stuck to honesty and integrity. He doesn’t get into commercial zone just for the heck of it. He is an honest filmmaker,” said Rana Daggubati in an interview to IANS. “We tend to corrupt things for different reasons. It’s not necessary to have an item song at times... but a few things we do for the sake of commercialism. But there are a few who make true genre films and Neeraj is one of them,” he added. IANS

The unforgettable experience of being in NSD A Pune student was among the lucky ones to get to perform a dance drama, for the children’s fest at Delhi’s National School of Drama (NSD) TGS NEWS SERVICE @TGSWeekly

Members of the play Goshta Simple Pillachi

hivani Jadhav is a class XII student of Modern College, Pune. The 17-year-old plays a key role in a dance drama produced by the Maharashtra Cultural Centre, that was selected for the ‘Jashne Bachpan’ children’s festival, by the National School of Drama (NSD) Shivani describes the experience of visiting the hallowed NSD, and of being part of the

news-making play. “We were thrilled when we knew that our play, Goshta Simple Pillachi was selected for the Jashne Bachpan by the NSD.” The dance drama Goshta... is based on the story of the ugly duckling. We know that there is a difference between ‘real life’ and ‘reel life’. The play tells the story of two sisters. One of them is fair, beautiful, smart and good at ev-

lights, in all colours and shades.” “There were plays of various languages, while ours was the only Marathi play. The audience at NSD really loved our Goshta and the Marathi language was not a barrier at all. The show was indeed a great success,” she says. Act “We also had a chance to go one sight-seeing in Delhi, to India Gate that was so beautifully lit up at night. We went shopping around the amazing markets of Delhi, and its leather and woollen emporium. We tasted mouth-watering chaat and sweets at the Bengali market. We had dinerything that she does. The other sister is dark ner at the Maharashtra Sadan, that is like a a complexioned, and is the ugly duckling, as magnificent and royal structure. We stayed at she is not known for her looks. She is made to the luxurious USI quarters, where we had been feel bad about the way she looks by all those with all our friends and others. It was all fun around her. “NSD is a place that has a magical aura of and games around the campus, and the food theatre and drama, surrounding all its theatres was divine.” (Shivani Jadhav is a class 12th and amphitheatres. They have such beautiful decor and there were something like 2000 student at Modern College)

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Randhir Khare, no creative stone unturned Randhir Khare’s latest novel ‘Strangers on the Shore’ marks the evolution of his writing style By Yash Daiv yash009

during the Bangladesh war. I scrubbed floors, healed wounds and tried to ease the experience of death,” he said. Khare’s volume of poems called Hunger documents the turmoil. Poems and books echoed the circumstances he was in. In 1982 Survivors was published. The book dealt with the

riting Strangers on the Shore has strewn the power of my inner self, which has morphed as I have composed my writings,” said Randhir Khare. The creative self, a mosaic of identities and the evolution of the individual make Khare’s 50 years of sojourn as a writer. He sees his personal struggle, those memories My writing was and attainment of his writing craft in his latest novel Strangers on the Shore which was intense, and I released in December 2014 by Niyogi Books. realised that I was It embodies the elements of personal strife as well as the evolution of his craft. Strangers on losing a lot of my the Shore is radically different from his earlier readers. concentrated style of fiction. “My writing -Randhir Khare was intense, and I realised that I was losing a lot of my readers. With Strangers on the Shore, the writing style is more relaxed. It is more relatable,” he said. Anglo-Indian community. It was followed The novel, he says, disperses his power by the controversial Notebook Of A Footsoldier, of self within his characters making them which garnered attention for its bold content. real and likeable. The book explores Over the Edge, a volume of poems was the relationships between its composed when he emerged from characters, the intricacies and depression. Different themes and A universe styles flourished from the writings subtleties of human existence, as the protagonist travels along the until the more relatable and recent within us Indian coastline, from Gorai to Strangers on the Shore. Goa. It is a milestone marking 50 Khare believes that the novel is years of experience. The novel is a yet another realm of his creative self. “A material realisation of the continuously writer’s experience comes from the courage evolving writing abilities. “I have learned of exploring the self. We should peek into to explore relations, families within ourselves to wonder and get shocked at it. communities and form a veritable mesh of We have a universe within us,” he said. emotions that we become conscious of at one Fifty years ago, pastoral poetry was point of time. We see ourselves through it; a medium he had taken a liking to. “It we look back and see how we have grown was simple rhythm and rhyme which today,” he said. grounded me,” he said. Environment and Khare had a troubled childhood. There explorations were themes that he explored were rifts in the family. With parents in the beginning before the writing assumed belonging to different ethnicities, there was a the colours of the Naxal movement. crisis of identity, searching for his ‘self ’. Born “I had unknowingly made friends with in Kanpur, he took a liking to theatre in the people who were Naxalites. That’s how 60s when he was in Kolkatta. He was a part I got involved in the whole scenario,” he of the Anglo-Bengali theatre scene actively said. Images of death, gore and destruction participating in every aspect of theatre roamed the young writer’s mind. He production. When he moved to Mumbai he crossed borders and carried bodies to their used his theatre experience in the teaching loved ones. It stirred compassion that seeped of several creative and visual arts. In the through his poems. “I began working late 90s, in search of a creative space where with Mother Teresa at Nirmala Hriday at he travelled to tribal lands and eventually Kalighat, which offered aid to the wounded settled in Pune, where he now is the director

at Gyan Adab, a literary and cultural centre. Th is pushed him on to a journey of getting to know different identities, especially the folk communities. He documented the songs of the Bhil community for 25 years and came up with a collection called Singing Bows. Th is book is a part of the curriculum at the English and Foreign Language University, Shillong, along with writings from activists and writers like Sitakant Mahapatra, Anant Murty, Temsulla Ao and Mahashveta Devi. Khare also does solo storytelling sessions, narrating anecdotes

of creation, heroes and heroines from Indian folk traditions. Painting is another creative impulse. Khare paints in pen and ink, charcoal, dry pastel and acrylic. His seventh show of paintings titled ‘Mandalas of my Heart’ is scheduled in March at Monalisa Kalagram. “It will represent the 50 years of my life,” he said. Memory Land, a 400-page volume of his selected and new cycles of poetry will be published later this year. yashdaiv@gmail.com

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Reviews

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A riveting biopic Film:The Imitation Game Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leech; Director: Morten Tyldum

By Troy Ribeiro

ased on a true story, The Imitation Game is a tribute to Alan Turing, a man who under nerve-racking pressure helped shorten World War II by nearly 2 years and in turn saved a million lives. Treated as a mystery film where detective Robert Noch of Manchester Police is TGS Rating investigating a break-in at Prof Alan Turing’s oooo2 home, the non-linear narration reveals the life of the enigmatic British mathematician and cryptanalyst and his time with British

Intelligence, MI6 outpost at Bletchley Park. It is here that Alan’s team helped crack the Nazis’ unbreakable Enigma code with a machine he created, that would become a prototype for the modern day computer. Like any other biopic, it shows that Alan’s life was not a bed of roses. With an emotional jigsaw play of trust and betrayals, the script by Graham Moore is adapted from Andrew Hodges’ 1983 biography, Alan Turing: The Enigma. The film is a watered down version of Turing’s short life, but nevertheless the screenplay — taut, engaging and dramatic — has a plethora of poignant

moments along with life lessons that propel the tale forward. It offers ample insight into the character of the mysterious Alan Turing. With excellent production values, the story arc is as familiar as they come for the biopic genre. The first half of the film sets in the intrigue quotient, while the second half lingers on for a bit longer with some technicalities involved since Alan is developing an Electrical brain, a digital computer. It’s the final act with its sad and unjust revelation that feels a bit rushed. The dialogues loaded with sarcasm and self-deprecation reflect the stiff upper lip British humour to the core and

Reviews keep you hooked. Director Morten Tyldum has delivered a finely textured film that is superbly crafted and tastefully projected with brilliant performances. The film belongs to Benedict Cumberbatch and he portrays Alan Turing beautifully. He dwells into Alan’s complex psyche to relay the right amount of cockiness and arrogance of the confident genius. He also manages to add that nervous twinge during conversations and oscillate from being a sensitive person to an adamant “monster.” And finally, it is his transition to a helpless defeated human being at the end that is touching. But it is the sensitive portrayal of Alex Lawther as the young Alan that contributes largely to what makes Cumberbatch’s character convincing. They are ably supported by a strong and impressive cast comprising of Keira Knightley, Mark Strong (II), Mathew Beard and Mathew Goode as his coworkers as also Joan Clarke, Stewart Menezies, Peter Hilton and Hugh Alexandre, who are ace cryptanalysts too. Visually with gripping metaphors along with snapshots of WWII and a colour palette that’s apt, the film captures the era and the fine nuances of artists to perfection. Over all, The Imitation Game is a good introductory film for those who are not aware of Alan Turing and it is worth a watch. — IANS

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Stuffed bhindi JANUARY 17, 2015 PUNE

indulge By Barnalee Handique @barnalee

ajasthani or Rajwada cuisine is known for its mélange of flavours, that has been derived from different cultures. The royal families culinary tastes have been influenced by the Mughals, while the common man’s cuisine has remained unchanged over centuries. Maharaj Bhuralal Prajapati, chef, JW Marriott says, “With large desert and arid areas, water has always been scarce in Rajasthan. It is one of the reasons for the domestication of milk-yielding cows and buffaloes in Rajasthan, where milk and dairy products such as ghee and yoghurt are essential culinary ingredients.” With the dry and dusty land, cultivation of vegetables is arduous and the people therefore resort to drying and storing vegetables. The dried vegetables are soaked overnight before cooking, which restores the colour and texture of the vegetables. Rajasthani vegetables are slow cooked on a low flame.

From the kitchens of

Rajasthan

The Rajashthani winter menu includes tasty and healthy dishes like Bajre Khichdi and Ker Sangri

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Bajre khichdi

Ingredients 1/2 cup bajra, soaked for 8 hours and drained 1/2 cup yellow moong dal 1 tbsp ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing) Salt to taste Method Soak the bajra overnight. Mix the bajra, moong dal and salt. Add two cups of water and pressure cook it. Heat the ghee in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and sauté

for a few seconds. Add the cooked bajra and moong dal and salt. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve with ghee.

Ghevar (dessert) Ingredients 1 3/4 cups maida 1 tbsp cornflour 1/4 cup melted ghee a few drops kewda essence For the sugar syrup 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water Maharaj Bhuralal Prajapati, chef, JW Marriott

Method Combine the flour, cornflour and melted ghee in a bowl. Add a cup of wa-

Ingredients 500 gm bhindi 1 cup besan 1/2 tsp kalonji 4-5 green chillies finely chopped 4 cloves garlic crushed 1 inch ginger chopped 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1-1/2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp garam masala powder 1 tsp saunf 1/2 tsp dry mango powder 2 tbsp oil/ghee Salt to taste Method Wash the bhindi and wipe it clean. Combine all the ingredients in a big bowl including besan and spices. Slightly cut the two ends of the bhindi and slit on one side. Stuff the prepared spice mixture into the bhindi. Heat the ghee in a non-stick pan and arrange the stuffed bhindi in the pan. Cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes on low flame till the water evaporates. Stir 2-3 times and keep the flame very low. Uncover and cook for two more minutes until the bhindi is crisp and crunchy. Garnish with green coriander leaves.

Ker Sangri

Ingredients Dried desert berries (ker) 1/2 cup Dried desert beans (sangria) 1 cup Yogurt 1 cup Oil 4 tablespoons Whole dry red chillies 6 Garlic paste 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, ginger paste, coriander powder, dried mango pieces, fresh coriander leaves, amchur powder 1 tsp each Salt to taste Method Soak the berries and the dried beans in one cup of beaten yogurt overnight. Take them out of the yogurt and wash under running water. Boil them for fifteen to twenty minutes in water with salt and drain it. Heat oil in a kadhai and add whole red chillies. Add the berries and dried beans and cook them with yogurt and masala. Add ker and sangri to the masala and mix. Add salt, amchur powder and coriander leaves. Mix well and serve it with slivers of fried garlic.

ter slowly and whisk continuously. Add two more cups of water and whisk .The batter should be of a coating consistency. Keep the batter in a cool place away from the heat. Place the ghevar mould in a kadhai and pour melted ghee in it till it reaches 3/4 of the height of the mould. Heat the ghee on a medium flame and put in one spoonful of the batter into the mould. The batter should settle in the mould. When the froth subsides, pour in another spoonful in the centre in a

thin stream. Repeat seven times making a hole in the centre of the ghevar using a wooden skewer stick. Pour the batter into this centre each time. Increase the flame and allow it to cook in the centre by pouring ladlefuls of hot ghee in the centre of the mould 2 or 3 times. When the centre is firm and cooked, pull the ghevar out gently, by inserting a wooden skewer in the centre and pulling it out of the ghee. Immerse in sugar syrup, drain quickly and place on a serving plate.

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How to dine like a royal

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Rules that need to be followed to dine like a royal

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hat's the difference between the salad fork and the dinner fork? If you're one of those who gets confused at a formal dinner, just remember a few simple rules and you'll be sorted to enjoy your meal without thinking much. Eonline.com reports rules that need to be followed: * Do not switch knives and forks: The English never switch their knives and forks, keeping their knives on the right and their forks on the left. After finishing their meal, the knife and fork are laid parallel to each other across the right of the plate.

l Start from the outside and work your way in: The salad fork is located to the furthest left spot, while the soup spoon is located to the furthest right. Always start with the outside utensils first, then work your way in towards your dinner fork and dinner knife. l Keep your hands in your lap: When you aren't eating or using your silverware, hands should never be placed or rested on the table. They are to remain in your lap. l Pass dishes to your left: Never pass dishes to your right; they always go in the opposite direction when passing a plate down. l Maintain your posture and rest between bites: Never lower your head down to eat. Bring your uten-

Do it right sil to your mouth, then rest your cutlery on your plate or bowl between bites. When finished, place them together at the central bottom part. l Don't point your utensils:

Don't gesture towards others with your cutlery and quietly set them down when not in use. Refrain from scraping your plate or bowl to prevent causing a disturbance at the table.

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l Maintain your space: Always leave your fellow dining companions ample elbow space and do not reach over them. Always ask for something to be passed in your direction. IANS

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The live action, animation sections are a highlight

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Marathi Competition Awards Government of Maharashtra “Sant Tukaram” Best International Marathi Film Award: Elizabeth Ekadashi Director: Paresh Mokashi Killa (The Fort) Director: Avinash Arun. A cash prize of Rs 5,00,000 Avinash Arun

Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Chitrapat Maha Mandal Best Marathi Film Actor Award: Usha Naik for Ek Hazarachi Note (1000 Rupee Note) A cash prize of Rs 25,000

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PIFF-2015 Audience Award for Best Marathi Competition Film: Salaam (Salute) Director: Kiran Yadnyopavit Usha Naik

Kiran Yadnyopavit

Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Chitrapat Maha Mandal Best Marathi Film Director Award: Director: Bhaurao Karhade Film: Khwada (Obstacle ) A cash prize of Rs 25,000

‘I thought it was time for me to go at 70’

is all about team work, in the creation of a beautiful imagery,” she said. “I got into films because of a financial problem, but that did not deter me or make me feel as if it was a choice made under duress. I enjoyed every moment of my life as an actress,” she said. Tanuja learnt the nuances of acting through keen observation. She counts her outgoing and friendly nature as her best attributes. “I talk a lot and often my babble would have a positive effect on the listeners,” she said. “I wish to empower people, to do things themselves and to help them achieve their purpose in life. Life is a process of constant learning. That’s how I live and practice what I preach,” she said. After the film Pitruroon, Tanuja has been involved with her grandchildren. She has also been helping Tanisha set up her production house, T Mukerjee Media. “It takes time and patience to build something good. My emother used to say that whatever happens, happens for the best. I have a positive attitude towards life and am a very balanced person,” she said. @prachibari

The trademark voice

ctor and politician Shatrughan fect shot,” Sinha said. Sinha was felicitated at the 13th “My confidence and my oratory are Pune International skills that I acquired at Film Festival, for outstandthe FTII.My voice is not My voice is ing contribution to Indian simply god’s gift but I cinema. Sinha still remem- simply not god’s have worked on it. For the bers walking through the film Khilona, I practiced gift but I have imposing entrance of the deep breathing, meditaworked on it. I tion and yoga to develop a Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). “It was like throated resonance,” practiced deep deep a make or break moment. I he said. breathing. made it and now it is time for Sinha has a new film me to give back something to in which he has Rekha the institute,” he said. as a co-star. Aaj Phir On his part, Sinha has set up a scholJeene Ki Tammana arship for acting diploma students. “I have Hai is a romanhad my share of struggle, when I was a tic comedy. newcomer, trying to find acting jobs. I hope prachibari that this scholarship eases the struggle for @gmail.com some,” he said. “I always visit my alma mater when I am in Pune. I like catching up with the people I know, like driver Abdul. But I also miss my acting guru Roshan Taneja, who was a strict taskmaster, and who did so much for us, to improve our acting skills. I have a very emotional connect with this city that I call my karma bhoomi,” he said, “I try to understand the content of the dialogue and then have my make-up man read my lines in the dressing room. Once you understand the content, it is easy to emote and give the per-

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e need a change. We need to change, though, technically, we are advanced in film making,” said renowned actress Tanuja Mukerjee, who was honoured with a special award for outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema, at the 13th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2015. Films like PK and Oh My God! have strong content, are entertaining and also have a social message. These are qualities that are essential for film-makers to focus on, she said. At 72, Tanuja feels that she now has another opportunity in life. “I thought it was time for me to go at 70. Health wise, it was touch and go, when I was in a self questioning mode. It was then that I realised that life is not over until one has achieved everything that he or she wants,” she said. Tanuja always has been passionate and enthusiastic in what she has done. “I love working in films, which is an exciting experience for everyone involved. Film-making

he animation and live action category sic which changes the course of their lives. has always been a highlight of PIFF. Completed in 2014, the idea for Songs We This year, the Volkswagen Student In- Wrote was on Sundaram’s mind for a long time. ternational Competition under the live action Her aim was to make an organic film, about category, will screen 13 films, selected from people looking for meaning and answers. The 123 films from 106 institutions based in 46 film was shot along the Konkan coast, with countries. In the animation category, 12 films a handheld Super 16 camera. The cast feahave been shortlisted, from the works of 68 tures Sita Spada, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Nanfilm-makers from 51 film schools in 29 coun- du Ghanekar. Sundaram has completed post tries. The winners of Best Student Film, Di- graduation in film direction from the FTII. rector, Screenplay, Audiographer and CinShe is based in Mumbai and is working ematography will receive cash prizes on a feature film. Her film Love. Love. of US $5000 each, from the VolkLove won a prize at the Sundance Live, swagen Group, India. The animaFilm Festival 2014, and is under tion section will screen films like consideration for the Oscars 2016. camera, Ab Ovo from Poland, Crochet Noir prachibari@gmail.com action from Australia and from Pune’s DSK Supifocom entry Magarwasi. The live action will feature films like Colour Water from China’s Beijing Film Academy, Sunny from German Filmakademie BadenWürttemberg. Two FTII films, A Dream Animal by Sanyukta Sharma, and Song We Wrote directed by Sandhya Daisy Sundaram will be screened. Song We Wrote is about Jeet, a young musician and sound recordist, who is fed up with his fast-paced life in the city. He sets out to rediscover his music and his own self. He meets a deaf and dumb Italian tourist, Kaya. The two travel together, meeting strangers, making mu-

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The journey so far...

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Dr Jabbar Patel, chairman and director, Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) speaks to Prachi Bari on the genesis of the festival and its achievements over the last 13 years

the audiences. PIFF also had some firsts to its credit, such as a jury for regional competition films, the NFAI films, international film school competition and this year PIFF has a tourism film competition too. “From an initial budget of Rs 30 lakh, PIFF now invests Rs 2 crore. “The government of Maharashtra sponsors only 25 lakh rupees. We started with 50 to 60 films, and now we screen 200 films. PIFF has also been extended to include Pimpri Chinchwad, bringing the number of screening theatres to eight. We feature a lot of commercial cinema from across the world. We would like to screen art films but budget constraints do not allow us much leeway,” Dr Patel said. Pune film-loving audience and its heritage that is steeped in cinema are a big reason for PIFF’s success. What PIFF needs is renowned international film personalities to conduct the lectures, panel discussions and workshops. This film festival is also an ideal platform for showcasing documentaries and short films. Better marketing and more distributors are also necessary to take PIFF to the next level, Dr Patel said. prachibari@gmail.com

PIFF milestones The debut Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), in 2002, had 1800 delegates. Over 50 movies, from eight countries were screened. Director Mrinal Sen and actor Dilip Kumar- were honoured with Lifetime Achievement awards.

PIFF 2003 had more than 80 films, from ten countries. The Lifetime Achievement awards were given to Lata Mangeshkar and Dev Anand.

At PIFF 2005, the Government of Maharashtra gave a cash award to the Prabhat Film Company, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Cash prizes were introduced Best International Film (Rs10 lakh), and Best International Director (Rs 5 lakh). PIFF was the only Indian international film festival offering cash prizes in the world competition section. An international jury was arranged to judge the Best International film and Director.

The 2006 edition cast the spotlight on Marathi cinema, with the state government awarding Rs 5 lakh for the best Marathi film.

At PIFF 2007, the inaugural film was the Oscar winning Volver. Other highlights were retrospectives of

Mani Ratnam (India), Krzystof Kieslowski (Poland) and Helmut Kaunter (Germany). The focus also was on films from Slovenia, Hungary, Norway, South Africa, Germany and China. The PIFF 2008 was flagged off on a musical note by popular singer Sudesh Bhosale and his son Siddhant, who performed tunes from Dev Anand and Rajesh Khanna films.

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PIFF delegates crossed the 4000 mark and there were eight new sections.

PIFF 2009 had 4300 delegates,and 160 films from 43 countries were screened. The PIFF became the official endeavour of the state government.

9. Sixty years of diplomatic relations between India and Germany was celebrated by the screening of 47 German films.

Hundred years of Indian cinema was celebrated, with screening of films from the NFAI cache, such as Raja Harishchandra, Kaliya Mardan, Sant Tukaram, Awara, Pather Panchali, Mother India, Ajantrik, Duwidha, Nishant, Khandar, Mukhamukhan, to name a few.

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enowned film-maker Jabbar Patel was once asked by former MP Suresh Kalmadi, regarding how to go about putting Pune on the international map. “This made me think. I bought books and guides about Pune, which has all the heritage and historical places needed for it to be a prime tourist destination. Besides, Pune is also home to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and National Film Archives of India (NFAI), which make it an ideal venue for international film festival. I voiced my views to Kalmadi and he told me to go ahead with the film festival concept. Eventually this materialised in the form of Pune International film festival (PIFF), in 2002.” “For the first two years PIFF was non-competitive, and finding good films was difficult. But it still was exciting to contact film personalities around the world, and urge them to send their films for screening when the film festival was at its nascent stage,” he said. Initially, PIFF received films through the foreign embassies and consulates, and through Dr Patel’s many contacts on the international film circuit. In 2004, the then chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh announced a purse of Rs 10 lakh for the Prabhat Film company’s 75th year celebrations. The state government was also urged to support PIFF, which by then had launched a world competition section. Good films were coming but roping in local film theatres to collaborate with PIFF was not so easy. Inox and NFAI were the only venues then. However, NFAI itself was a rich source of films. It was called ‘Gems from NFAI’, and unveiling these NFAI film treasures for public viewing was a richly rewarding idea. The competition section also sparked great interest among global film-makers, but rounding up a reputed jury took some doing. The majority of the PIFF crew and volunteers were very young, as were

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‘Lighting up the

Pune stage’ TGS Life speaks to talented members of Pune’s theatre groups, who are making a mark in the world, after starting out as students

By Anjali Shetty @shetty_anjali

une has been an important venue for Marathi theatre. There is a happening buzz around theatre, with a number of festivals spotlighting this live art form. TGS Life catches up with some theatre groups from the city, to outline their coming into existence and evolution..

"Our company was launched six years ago. The members of our group share a common bond, which is our love for theatre. The rapport we share makes whatever we do a fun experience rather than work. The intention has never been to earn money but to experiment and create something people can enjoy as well as learn from." Aalok Rajwade, actor-director, Natak Company

The scripts are based on the current socio-political scenario of our country. “Dharmakirti Sumant writes our scripts but we also have used scripts by stalwarts like Satish Alekar and Sadanand More,” Rajwade says. The group has also performed overseas and won acclaim for its performances. “Geli Ekvees Varsha was presented at the Italian theatre festival, Universo Teatro in Benevento where we received a special jury mention. We have won the Thespo award consecutively for three years. We have performed at various venues in Mumbai and across Maharashtra,” Rajwade said. It is their own conviction of what they do that enables them to connect with an audience, Rajwade believes. The group includes theatre luminaries like Nipun Dharmadhikari, Abhay Mahajan, Amey Wagh and Siddharth Menon. Swatantra Theatre launched by Abhijeet Choudhary, in 2006, is a Hindi theatre group. “My idea was to bring Hindi theatre and plays to Pune and offer upcoming actors a platform to perform. We don't have any criteria for our members apart from commitment and dedication,” says Choudhary. Swatantra Theatre plays portrays social issues and truth. “In our plays we highlight all that exists in society,” he adds.

Educate and entertain

The start: Natak Company was formed with the aim to both educate and entertain. Its founder, actor/director Aalok Rajwade says, “Our company was launched six years ago. The members of our group share a common bond, which is our love for theatre. The rapport we share makes whatever we do a fun experience." Natak Company is a collaboration between students of Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce and Fergusson College, who have continued with the endeavour after stepping out of college. Rajwade has featured in Rama Madhav and Vihir. “The intention has never been to earn money but to experiment and create something people can enjoy as well as learn from,” says Rajwade, who directs all the group’s plays.

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Dakghar by Swatantra Theatre

Mi Ghalib by Natak Company

Pune is a Marathi theatre hub but Choudhary and his CULTURE CONNECT: colleagues, Dhanashree Heblikar and Yuwaraj Shah were Choudhary says, “Pune has always been an educational hub. undeterred, and confident about staging Hindi plays in Be it Deccan Education Society or Maharshi Karve Pune. “We believe that our efforts are contributing Stree Shikshan Samstha, the student movement to the culture of Pune, significantly,” says in Pune has been very strong, even more than Choudhary. Mumbai. Theatre is an effective medium to Swatantra made a film called Pune TC, convey thoughts and views. It started with which was screened at Big Cinema and street theatre, then, Jagar was formed. City Pride, Kothrud. The group’s short film Shriram Lagu, Pu La Deshpande, Shrikant Godse to Gandhi was showcased on NDTV Moghe have also had an impact in making Prime, recently. theatre special in Pune.” Choudhary says, “I believe that theatre “Regular workshops play a pivotal role can be a medium for the overall development in understanding nuances of the art, as they of youth and developing a sense of aesthetics enable people to understand values and the among school children. Theatre and films right mind frame is created. Aesthetics are should be included in school curriculums, along developed, creativity is spurred, and independent Dhanashree Heblikar, with drama competitions and film festivals. We thoughts emerge,” says Choudhary. founder-creative, are working towards that.” Natak Company plans to stage its plays across Swatantra Theatre Dhanashree says, “The response to our plays the country soon. “The group is closely knit and have been overwhelming. It’s the biggest reward though we are extremely competitive among when our audience appreciate our work. For theatre, discipline ourselves, we are supportive too,” says Rajwade. is important. We do not have holidays, even during festivals If you want to do theatre, there is no point in waiting for the or on Sundays. We stage a performance every month. We right platform or a break. A good script and acting ability is all maintain the highest standards in our work. Yuwaraj Shah is an that you need, Rajwade says. inspiration for Swatantra.” anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com

"Workshops play a pivotal role in understanding nuances of the art, as they enable people to understand values and the right mind frame is created. Aesthetics are developed, creativity is spurred, and independent thoughts emerge. My idea was to bring Hindi theatre and plays to Pune and give upcoming actors a platform to perform. We don't have any criteria for our members apart from commitment and dedication." - Abhijeet Choudhary, founder, Swatantra Theatre

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Anuradha’s collection has a vivid spectrum of tribal art, including puppets from Rajasthan, artworks from Bastar, Madhubani, Pattachitra, Warli, Dokra tribal art and painting. After attaining proficiency, her creative instincts took over. Putting to creative use what she had learnt and absorbed from Pattachitra, Anuradha set about devising her own interpretation and artistic impression of the tribal art forms. A fusion of

Madhubani and Warli painting styles, the subjects of Anuradha’s paintings were Ram-Sita, Rasleela and Radha-Krishna. She also experimented with Dokra art, using painted, handmade paper. Anuradha’s art throws up traditional Indian aesthetic colour schemes, with splashes of crimson, cobalt blue, black, white and golden yellow. She also took up painting on crab shells. Anuradha has also delved deep into the domain of Indian tribal art of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar, discovering and collecting paintings, wall hangings, tableware and metal sculptures. Anuradha’s collection includes a vivid spectrum of tribal art, including puppets from Rajasthan, artworks from Bastar, Madhubani, Pattachitra, Warli, Dokra, album jewelry, a rich mélange of Indian tribal culture and heritage. Anuradha’s studio:is located at: Studio # 302, Tower 25, Amanora Park Town, Hadapsar, Pune 411028 www.anukriti.in www.facebook.com/pages/Anukriti/109338979239890

Our earth matters India House Art Gallery is hosting an annual art competition to promote appreciation for art among children TGS NEWS SERVICE @TGSWeekly

With an aim to encourage children to use their creative talents and promote appreciation for art, Akkisetti Ramprasad and India House Art Gallery has organised an annual art comFun petition. This is a totally non-commertime cial, no vendor sponsors, school children competition hosted by the India House art Gallery. All prize money, totaling about Rs

1.5 lakhs, is donated by the Gallery! The PMC has kindly allowed the use of their park area. The entries will be judged by luminaries of the Pune art world and well known connoisseurs of art and culture, such as Arti Kirloskar, Suresh Chabria and Sujata Dharap. An awards event will be held for the winners at the Moolgaokar Hall at the ICC Trade Tower on January 25. feedback.tgs@goldensparrow.com For registrations send a mail with student’s name, parent’s name, mobile number, email address, school name and class to admin@ccba.in or ram@ccba.in. Call: 9764446619 or 9922988088 Where: Sambhaji Park, Jangli Maharaj Road, Deccan When: Sunday, January 18, 9am to 12 noon (Each school can send only one student for each group)

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DANCE WORKOUT HAPPINESS

Tweak yourself for faster, more effective workout happiness with Urbounce Choreobics a unique combination of floor, step aerobics and bollywood dance, is specially designed to get the fabulous body. Groove to the tunes of some energetic music as this workout will also help you reduce blood pressure, body fat and will also help you increase your self confidence. Join us everyday as we dance to the tempo of the music and enjoy the workout happiness as ever at Urbounce. Where: Urbounce Fitness Destination, Baner When: Everyday Contact: 9890634263 / 7767930055

JANUARY 17, 2015 PUNE

shop, socialise and catch up on fashion news. The luxury and lifestyle exhibition is scheduled for Where: Hotel Westin, Koregaon Park When: January 12 and 13. 11.30am Contact: 98220 13700

Chocolate festival

Mad Over Donuts’ annual chocolate extravaganza is back! Indulge your senses in heavenly chocolate flavored donuts all this month! The 3 new chocolate flavours include Chocolate Star donut, Popping Chocolate donut and Crunchy Break donut. Price: 59 Where: Mad Over Donuts When: Ongoing till February 10, 9 am to 11 pm

CITY EVENTS

CAMP

Vivanya

Madhavi Naidu presents VIVANYA – The Ethnic Elegance, a collection of handloom Silks and Cottons. There are stalls from every region that have brought their collection of sarees, kurtas, kurtis, dress materials for casual and formal wear, jewellery to complement the clothes and also a wide range of home linen. Where: Sonal Hall, Karve Road When: Ongoing till January 21, 11 am onwards

CAMP

Free demo classes

Diva Dance Studio is offering free demo classes on bellydance and contemporary. Where: The Diva Dance Studio, Camp When: January 18, 10am onwards Contact: 775-701-3482 / 020-2612-3482 reachus@divabellydance.com www.divabellydance.com

YERWADA

Skylight vision

Skylight Vision is a six-piece, pop rock band featuring Gaurav Tophakhane on the vocals; Aniket Ganoo on the vocals and guitars; Bhushan Chitnis on the guitars; Saurabh Kalokhe on the bass; Shaunak Kulkarni on the keyboards and Pranav Wankhedkar on the drums. Entry: Rs300 or Rs1000 full cover Where: blueFROG, Yerwada When: January 21

CAMP

Couture 2015

Noted fashion designers Meheka Mirpuri, Rohit Bal and Neeta Lulla will inaugurate Couture 2015, a two day extravaganza of fashion and glamour, where people can

KOREGAON PARK

Down town flea

A platform where art meets society in a musical and a truly spectacular environment brimming with live bands, pop up shops, glazed with out-of-the-ordinary articles, bringing together an eclectic mix of produce from the best of street cuisine to fashion and craft surprises, Down Town Flea is all about exploring, meeting new people and spending some good time. Where: Irish Village, Koregaon Park When: January 17 and 18 Send you events to listings.tgs@gmail.com

WEEKEND FOOD COURT

RESTAURANT NAME

LOCATION

CUISINE TYPE TABLE BOOKING

TIMING

SPECIALITY

Ashoka’s Mango Tree, Sadashiv Peth

Gujarathi Punjabi

9604068068

11.00 - 15.00 19.00 - 23.00

Gujarathi Thali

Curry on The Roof, Prabhat Road, Erandwane

Multi-cuisine

020-41050607

11.00 - 15.00 19.00 - 23.00

Durvankur, Sadashiv Peth

Maharashtrian

020-24474438

Mahesh Lunch Home, Dr Ambedkar Road, Camp

Multi-cuisine

9503529017 020-26133091, 66032230

Chhavni, Hatel Deccan Pavilion, At Navale Chowk Narhe, Pune

Multi-cuisine

020-66834500, 8796075745

Multi-cuisine

9922184829, 9822026463

Parichay Hotel & Restaurants, FC Road

Multi-cuisine

020-25531511/2/3

Royal Symphony at President Hotel, Erandwane

Multi-cuisine

020-30255555 Ext 08

Rumaani Veg/ Non Veg, FC Road

Multi-cuisine

020-25538365

P. K. Biryani House, DP Road, Karve Nagar

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HOME DEL

Murg Mirchi ki Karamat

12.00 - 15.00 19.00 - 23.00

Maharashtrian Thali

12.00 - 15.30 19.00 - 23.00

Sea food

11.00 - 15.00 19.00 - 23.00

Punjabi

11.00 - 15.00 19.00 - 23.00

Biryani

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11.00 - 23.00

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