TGS Life 28/03/2015

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Puneites are running to fight depression, lethargy, even physical disadvantage. Marathoners are taking over the street and making the city fitter than it has ever been

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Amitabh Bachchan is guest of honour at Egypt event

MARCH 28, 2015 PUNE

Entertainment

Big B is eagerly awaiting his visit to Egypt for the ‘India By The Nile Festival 2015’.

He will inaugurate the event featuring contemporary and classical music, dance, food and literature.

Director Bobby Khan highly impressed with Sunny Leone Film-maker Bobby Khan, who has roped in Sunny Leone for his film ‘Ek Paheli Leela’, says she was best suited for the role. “For me, Sunny is the only Leela and was the only choice for this film. She has done a fabulous job,” said Khan

Meet investment banker, supermom,

Mrs India Earth

By Sneha Krishnan @Sne_krishnan

T

ime and again, experts, of every variety, have proven that women are better at multi-tasking and more often than not we see women foraying into different fields of work. Priyanka Khurana Goyal is one such personality, who has excelled in two careers, rightfully.

An investment banker by profession, Priyanka made her mark on the ramp this February when she was crowned Mrs India Earth 2015. She fancied modeling and fashion shows since she was a little girl but she did not anticipate taking part in a beauty pageant and winning the crown for her country on an international stage. Priyanka says, “I just happened to meet an amateur photographer one evening back in November 2014, and he told me about the Mrs India pageant. Honestly speaking, I would never have thought about taking part in it if it wasn’t for my husband. She continues, “I got to know that I qualified for the final round in December, which gave me only close to 40 days

to prepare. I began to train and started following a strict diet and fitness regime. Apart from regular yoga and meditation, I began going to the gym twice a week.”

In fact, Priyanka gives a lot of credit to her dedication towards yoga and meditation. She’s been practicing both for over six years now and she believes this has brought about a sense of calm and a stress-free routine in her life. “Pageant judges observe you from head to toe and look for something in your personality that stands out amongst the other participants.

Plus, you have to make it through several rounds to get to the finals. All of this could lead to a lot of stress in an individual.”

Priyanka has been focusing on ticking off all the things on her todo-list, as she travels to beautiful destinations, trying local cuisines and adventure sports. After her recent trips to Thailand and Sri Lanka, she seems to have found a connect with Thai cuisine, “Once we got back to India I tried out a couple of more variations in the kitchen with simple ingredients to make a Thai recipe and my husband

An epitome of grace, poise and beauty, Priyanka Khurana Goyal talks to TGS about the hard work and dedication her pageant victory sought

and I loved the dishes. As I get time from my job, I try new variations in the kitchen. It’s great fun,” she says, flashing a smile.

Since she got into the limelight, Priyanka says fitness and a diet have become important aspects of her life.

“I have completely stopped eating fried food and unhealthy munching.

I have substituted all my mid-day munching with healthy snacks, such as, dry fruits. I carry the snacks to office and keep them on my desk.

I ensure that I include avocadoes, multigrain bread, hummus, and a lot of berries in my diet. You have to be fit to feel fit.”

Priyanka’s two-year-old son, Yuvaan, is a huge source of inspiration, she points out. When asked what gives her the confidence to step on to the ramp, she says, “Yuvaan gives me a lot of courage and I just do what I feel I should do. As a mother, when I see my boy fearless, adventurous and playful, I feel like I’m missing out on something if I don’t grab opportunities when I see them. It feels great to live life on your own terms and let your inner self follow its own path.”

She believes that children are great teachers and show us the way to live life the right way with a lot of enthusiasm, courage and sprit of experimentation. Priyanka believes that before we interact with the outside world, we need to meaningfully introspect the bigger meaning of life. She believes that this philosophy is her key to stay balanced and it allows her to take on multiple roles with equal ease and grace.

Pr iy a n k a was in Pune yesterday to walk for local designer Pooja Jagasia’s brand Sutra at Le Meridian.

The designer is showcasing her summer collection of highend jewellery, clothing in both Indian and western wear, bags, footwear and much more. sneha.krishnan@goldensparrow.com

Distilling three decades of musical learning Harmonium artist, Suyog Kundalkar, talks about his recently released collection of compositions

By Barnalee Handique

@barnalee A bandish is a fixed melodic composition in Hindustani music.

Every new generation of musicians adds its own twist to a bandish.

Since he has been involved with Indian classical music for a long time, bandish came naturally to Suyog Kundalkar. “I could express

myself clearly through melody, rhythm and form. Moreover, the musical process of looking at one’s self composed bandish through different ragas is very interesting,” the 41-year-old says. His album, RaagChitra, includes bandish compositions such as Vilambit Khyaal, Dhrut Bandishi and Tarane.

Kundalkar is considered as one of the best harmonium artist in the country. He has performed at national and international concerts with the greats of Hindustani classical music, such as Gangubai Hangal, Pt Balasaheb Poochwale, Pt Yashwantbua Joshi, Kishori Amonkar, Prabha Atre, Vasundhara Komkali, Malini Rajurkar, Pt Ulhas Kashalkar, Padma Talwalkar, Ashwini Bhide-

Deshpande, Ustad Rashid Khan, Veena Sahasrabuddhe, Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar, among others.

His musical journey began 35 years ago while he was still in school. Kundalkar’s teachers realised that he had a musical bent of mind and informed his parents.

His parents, in turn, ensured that Ranjana Godse, a well known harmonium artist in the city, took Kundalkar under her wing.

It took him some time to learn the intricacies of the instrument but, gradually, the musician had mastered the harmonium.

1997 onwards, Kundalkar trained under harmonium player and musicologist, Dr Arvind Thatte.

As a youngster, the artist dreamed of accompanying the best classical singers in the country. But classical

singers hail from different gharanas that influence their style of music.

Kundalkar explains, “For instance, Kishori Amonkar is from the Jaipur Gharana. She sings complex ragas like Bhoop Nat and Vasant Vahar and common ragas like Yaman, Bhairav, and so on. To play for her, perfectly, I needed to understand the importance of the finer nuances of the ragas.” That’s when Kundalkar decided to learn classical singing.

The artist trained under Lalitabai Khadilkar and Suhas Datar for 15 years. Then, there was no looking back.

Kundalkar also collaborated with Catrin Finch, a Welsh harpist.

“It was a sort of jugalbandi, a fusion of Indian and western classical music. To understand her music and to give my very best, I practiced

with her for a week,” the musician recalls. Kundalkar has also given solo performances over the years Audiences abroad are keen listeners, according to Kundalkar.

“Before coming to the concert, they surf the internet, looking for information about the concert and the various musical instruments.

Usually, they interact with the artist and try to understand the various instruments they play,” he points out.

Kundalkar practices nearly five hours everyday. In his spare time, the mucisian listens to western classical compositions by Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, Indian classical music, Bollywood as well as rock music as it helps kindle his imagination and compositions.

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features Tell us about your guru?

I have been trained by two gurus - Ustad Usman Khan and Padmashree Ustad Shahid Parvez. When my parents took me to Ustad Usman Khan, he accepted me as his shagird (disciple) and he cultivated and nurtured the

All strings attached

Sameep Kulkarni, an established sitarist, has toured the world and claims that his musical journey is an on-going one that still has many miles to cover

By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab

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ailing from a family of musicians, Sameep Kulkarni carries a legacy further. He aspires to achieve great heights in the world of classical music.

At 32, Sameep is a young, dedicated and budding name in the world of music. He started playing music at the tender age of six and is now an established sitarist, whose day job earns him a designation as a senior software engineer. Being equally good at music and academics is a quality that runs in his genes. Sameep has performed at a number of concerts and has been part of a tough, yet prestigious and glorious, journey for 20 long years. TGS catches up with the sitarist:

Did you always want to pursue a career while Western Classical Music is polyphonic, in classical music? which means that Indian Classical Music I started learning music when I was three is based on a single drone or single scale, years old. At that age, I didn’t know what whereas Western Classical Music is based on music was. I played the tabla and the multiple scales and chords. sitar for years, after which I decided to concentrate on mastering one Do share your experience of instrument. I liked listening to playing the sitar abroad.

Music I have performed at over 570 Ustad Vilayat Khan and after Mantra concerts in India and abroad. I have hearing his rendition of Raag performed 30 concerts in 30 days Yaman, I was sure that I was more within USA, from east coast to west inclined towards the sitar. coast. But the most memorable experience was at Tennessee, USA. The audience were so What differences do you see between mesmerised that they asked me to play slow Indian and Western classical music? alaaps. They even closed their eyes to meditate I believe that all kinds of music are a on my music and that moment touched my modified and evolved version of classical heart, I had never expected such a response. music. Indian Classical Music is homophonic,

“I believe that all kinds of music are a modified and evolved version of classical music” — Sameep Kulkarni

art of music in me for 14 years. He taught me the very basic like, how to hold the sitar, how to sit while playing the sitar, and how to perform. Then, I met Ustad Shahid Parvez, who taught me all the skills required to play a sitar at concerts. I have been tutoring under him since the past ten years. I am grateful to both my gurus for their perseverance with me.

You also play the electric sitar. Is that any different from the traditional instrument?

When I was studying engineering, I had prepared an electric pickup with my friends, through which I electrified the sitar.

I converted sound energy into electric energy and amplified it. I used to play around with the frequencies using the processors and played the electric guitar on the sitar. Nowadays, numerous such products are readily available in the market. zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com

pluck that string: your weekly dose of music events performed at numerous music festivals around the world including Glastonbury (UK), Edinburgh Fringe Festival (UK), Lille 3000 (France) and the Electron Festival (Switzerland), where he performed alongside artists like Diplo and Modeselektor.

Where: Blue Frog, Ishanya Mall, Yerwada When: March 28, 10:00 pm onwards

Spirited Saturdays

Infuse your Saturdays with spirit, music and passion! The Beer Cafe brings you Spirited Saturdays. Check out live performances, food and brews- the holy trinity of entertainment. While the rock band PLUVIUM led by Mark Raj was a great hit last Saturday, Raj and Savio’s band will make sure you enjoy your favourite brews grooving to their beats. Witness one of the top 10 bands of India perform live tonight.

Where: The Beer Cafe, Koregaon Park When: March 28, 9 pm onwards Contact: 020 65335552

Nucleya in Pune

India’s most prominent bass music producer NUCLEYA released a brand new EP ‘Koocha Monster’ on October 14 at the beginning of the Indian gig season. One of the early proponents of the now-popular genre of Dubstep in India, NUCLEYA has built on that start to emerge as one of the most exciting, experimental and engaging producers in the Indian scene in the past five years. He has made his mark as an Indian dance music producer, focussing on sounds and textures that are basically desi but international in appeal. His new EP ‘Koocha Monster’ explores global BASS and cements NUCLEYA’s position as the Indian leader in the ‘global bass’ movement, as he continues to look to the future for new sounds. He has

hianvi’s most popular hits on stage, to music arranged by Kedar Paranjape.

Where: Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir When: April 04, 05:00 PM

Chalo Ek Bar Phir Se

Rotary Club of Pune Riverside is known to take up challenging projects in the service of the unfortunate sections of society and has always been in the forefront of projects that have long-lasting and sustaining improvements in the lives of those whom the club serves.

The club expects to build a minimum of 500600 toilets in the year 2015-16 and needs funds to the tune of Rs 15 lakhs to achieve this target.

To raise funds for this project, the club is arranging a musical programme honouring the unforgettable poet and lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi titled Chalo Ek Bar Phir Se. The programme is conceptualised, produced and compered by the inimitable Shalaka Gole and features some of the best voices of Pune like Ali Hussein, Sandeep Ubale, Suvarna Madgoankar and Aparna Sant, who will perform Sahir Lud-

Grande Easter Ball

This Easter Sunday, head to the Grande Easter Ball, an evening of dance, music and loads of entertainment and fun.

Dress code for the evening is suits and gowns and the colour code is red and gold. Prizes to be won for the best dressed couple and the best dancers (male/female).

Where: 1 Lounge, Koregaon Park When: April 05, 08:00 PM

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Reviews

Dilliwali Zalim Girlfriend BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 02:00 PM 11:00 PM INOX Jai Ganesh: Akurdi 12:15 PM 10:15 PMCity Pride: Mangala Cinema 09:00 AM 08:15 PM Vasant Cinema : Budhwar Peth 10:00 AM INOX: Bund Garden Road 12:25 PM 08:00 PM Victory Teatre: Camp, Pune 12:45 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi 10:45 AM 03:45 PM 08:15 PM City Pride: Satara Road 09:30 AM 10:15 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 12:30 PM 10:30 PMCinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 09:45 AM 12:15 PM 02:45 PM 05:15 PM 07:45 PM 10:15 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 01:15 PM 08:15 PM

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E-SQUARE: University Road 09:00 AM 01:00 PM 05:15 PM 09:30 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 10:30 AM 12:45 PM 03:00 PM 05:15 PM 07:30 PM 09:45 PM City Pride: Kothrud 09:30 AM 11:30 AM0 4:00 PM 08:30 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 10:00 AM 03:05 PM 08:10 PM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 11:45 AM 03:25 PM 06:15 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 01:15 PM 03:50 PM 08:45 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 02:30 PM 10:00 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 09:45 AM 02:50 PM 07:45 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 05:10 PM 07:35 PM 10:00 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 02:50 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 11:00 AM 04:00 PM 08:45 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 11:30 AM 02:05 PM 04:45 PM 07:25 PM

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E-SQUARE: University Road 09:00 AM 01:45 PM 06:15 PM 11:30 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 09:15 AM 10:20 AM 01:10 PM 02:25 PM 04:00 PM 06:50 PM 07:35 PM 09:40 PM E-SQUARE Vishal: Pimpri 09:00 AM 01:45 PM 06:15 PM 11:00 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinema 09:30 AM 12:00 PM 02:30 PM 07:15 PM 10:00 PM City Pride: R Deccan 10:00 AM 03:00 PM 07:30 PM 10:00 PM Vasant Cinema : Budhwar Peth 04:00 PM Neelayam Theatre: Sadashiv Peth 03:30 PM 09:30 PM City Pride: Kothrud 09:00 AM

11:00 AM 02:00 PM 04:45 PM 10:00 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 12:25 PM 05:45 PM Victory Theatre: Camp, Pune 03:00 PM 10:30 PM City Pride: Satara Road 09:30 AM 12:00 PM 02:45 PM 07:30 PM 10:00 PM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 09:00 AM 11:40 AM 02:25 PM 05:15 PM 08:05 PM 10:55 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 09:10 AM 11:55 AM 02:55 PM 08:05 PM 10:55 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza01:00 PM 04:05 PM 07:10 PM 10:15 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 01:15 PM 10:15 PM Fun Time Multiplex: Sinhagad Road 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 03:00 PM 05:30 PM 08:00 PM 10:30 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 09:00 AM 11:45 AM 02:30 PM 07:30 PM 10:15 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 12:00 PM 05:30 PM 10:05 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 04:35 PM 10:10 PM E-SQUARE Konark: Kondhwa 10:30 AM 03:00 PM 05:30 PM 08:01 PM 10:30 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 09:45 AM 01:10 PM 03:15 PM 11:00 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 10:30 AM 01:25 PM 04:45 PM 07:20 PM 10:00 PM INOX Jai Ganesh: Akurdi 11:15 AM 10:15 PM Shri Shivaji Talkies: Talegaon 03:00 PM 09:00 PM

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E-SQUARE: University Road 09:00 AM 11:30 AM 01:15 PM 03:15 PM 07:15 PM 11:30 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 10:10 AM 12:35 PM 03:00 PM 05:25 PM 07:50 PM 10:15 PM E-SQUARE Vishal: Pimpri 11:30 AM 04:15 PM 09:00 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinema 11:20 AM 05:00 PM 07:45 PM City Pride: R Deccan 11:00 AM 05:30 PM 10:00 PM City Pride: Kothrud 09:00 AM 11:45 AM 03:45 PM 05:45 PM 07:30 PM10:00 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 12:35 PM 10:45 PM City Pride: Satara Road 10:00 AM 02:15 PM 05:30 PM 08:00 PM 10:00 PM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 03:00 PM 08:15 PM 10:45 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 10:45 AM 03:30 PM 06:00 PM 08:30 PM 11:00 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 12:00 PM 10:50 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 05:20 PM Fun Time Multiplex: Sinhagad Road 10:45 AM 03:30 PM 08:30 PM 10:30 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 11:30 AM 03:45 PM 08:30 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 02:55 PM 08:05 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 10:45 AM 01:25 PM 11:15 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre 12:25 PM 05:45 P\ 10:00 PMINOX Jai Ganesh: Akurdi 04:50 PM

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Firdaus’ tips for budding bikers When racing, just focus on the track and ride a bike that you know and are comfortable with. If you respect your bike, it will respect you. Never ever get bogged down by failure. Every failure teaches you a lesson if you are willing to learn.

Need for speed gets a feminine touch

Firdaus Shaikh talks to TGS about her love and passion for bikes and her experiences as a women biker in a male-dominated sport

By Sneha Krishnan @Sne_krishnan

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e it a helmet or a pair of heels, the fairer sex carries them off with style. Riding off to lands unknown, with lush wide roads ahead and the sky for company, biking is one profession that’s attracting quite a lot of women these days. One such passionate biker, Firdaus Shaikh, shares her love for speed.

Her passion for bikes began at the age of five when she got her first spin on a cousin’s mini motocross bike. “Gradually upping my game, I moved on to a Kinetic Honda at the age of seven, an RX100 at 12 years and then a Bajaj Pulsar when I was 15 years old. My mom (Shahnaz Shaikh) noticed my passion for motorcycles and cars at a young age, though she encouraged me to ride motorcycles and play with scale models, the very thought of me foraying into racing gave her nightmares. However, she knew I’m headstrong and would pursue my passion irrespective of her reservation.”

Coming from a family of bikers, Firdaus still faced resistance from her family when it came to pursuing motorcycling. Though she could easily access them, she still had trouble finding acceptance as a woman biker. “Initially, it was difficult as my dad (Mustafa Shaikh) and uncle were apprehensive. But I was lucky to have a strong support system of

friends, who always encouraged me and believed in my potential. I’d grab quite a few eyeballs as I’d ride to college. As my professors found out about my passion, they were equally encouraging and would often say, ‘Go do something with motorcycling than spend your time around chemicals!’ Back then, seeing a woman on a motorcycle was a rare sight,” recalls the 28-year-old.

Firdaus won the Army Sub Area Go-Karting back in 2007 and since then has participated in a barrage of races. “My first race, in Chennai, was on a wet track and I had no sense of racing lines. Yet, I clocked a good timing and left a few guys behind. The thrill of being on the race track and the adrenaline rush while racing is simply unbeatable. I’d give up anything for it,” she beams.

She followed her passion and co-founded The Bikerni, India’s first all female motorcycle biker group, in 2011. The aim of the group is to give a platform to women bikers to follow their passion like she did. While talking about the outlook of motorists, she says, “Most people look at bikers as a nuisance on the road.

They don’t realize that true bikers follow rules and safety regulations and will never, or seldom, be spotted without their safety gear. I urge bike manufacturers to consider parameters for women while designing bikes such as adjustable suspensions (for Indian bikes) as quite a few women aren’t tall, yet want to ride

“There is a different world inside the helmet.

That world is quiet and serene and all the noise is cut off. It’s a Zen state of mind and that feeling is something I cherish whenever I’m riding. It’s an addiction for me.” motorcycles. The adjustable suspension will benefit short boys too, increasing the number of options to choose from.”

Apart from the group, the bikerni has another feather in her cap - motorcycle stunt riding. Stunting is a technique of riding that is risky, challenging and requires a lot of focus and balance. Stunt riding, too, does not see a lot of women riders. Firdaus went on to do a motorcycle stunt reality show with a television channel. She also organised the Bikernis’ first big ride to Ladakh in 2011, where she led a team of 10 women to the highest motorable pass in the world – Khardung La. The ride was also filmed by a TV show, and Fir-

daus worked hard towards achieving her goal of riding to the bikers’ paradise. “Ladakh is a pilgrimage for every biker. Riding to the place had been my dream for a long time and I thought there must be others who have the same dream, so why not ride together. That’s how the Ladakh ride happened,” Firdause relates. The mountains called out again in 2014, when she tagged along with another group of 13 bikers through Spiti Valley onwards to Leh. When asked, where does she see The Bikerni in future, Firdaus says, “I’ve always wanted The Bikerni to grow into one of the biggest names in the country. Gradually, over the past four years, The Bikerni has achieved that. It’s a sisterhood for women bikers to come together and share their passion for motorcycling, make new friends, while having fun at the same time.”

Over the years, Firdaus has seen a lot of women participating in races and competitions, which bring a smile on her face. The numbers are increasing and a lot of women are coming forward, disregarding that biking is considered a male- dominated sport. “I’ve had boys come forth and give me motorcycling tips, encouraging me to ride faster and better.

They’ve been more than supportive in helping me learn to fix my motorcycle and it’s great to see such acceptance for women motorcyclists in India. It makes me a proud biker!” sneha.krishnan@goldensparrow.com

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indulge

By Sneha Krishnan @Sne_krishnan

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ummer calls for easy, breezy recipes that feature readily available, fresh ingredients. As the days get longer, help yourself to seasonal flavours that are rich in anti-oxidants and brimming with health benefits. More often than not, we don’t change our diet with the season, partly since we get all kinds of produce throughout the year now. So, when we heard that The Flour Works has come up with a special summer menu, we promptly headed to the café to give it a try.

From surprisingly refreshing cold soups to mouth-watering mains, the restaurant has everything you’d want to save yourself from the sweltering heat. We started our meal choosing from a variety of coolers that are on the menu.

The Green Mango and White Wine Chiller was our first order. The drink is a slight variation of the traditional aam panna with mint leaves, sugar syrup, white wine and bite-sized pieces of raw mango alongwith crushed ice.

Although the drink is a great refresher, it could do with a little more sweetness as the raw mango and mint bring a hint of bitterness Mango salad Ingredients 2 Mangoes 20-25 Cherry tomatoes 3 large handful Rucola leaves (washed and picked) Walnuts halves (toasted and caramelised) 30 gms Feta 15 ml Olive oil Lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste Sugar to caramelise walnuts

to it. Our second pick was the Red Wine Cranberry, which is served in an all purpose wine glass and tasted yummy, with a slight tickle of lemon in it. The cranberry and red wine combination is quite a hit and acts as an anti-oxidant too. If you want to try something simple, the menu even features a pineapple and white wine drink. The best part about a white wine-based drink is that it’s chilled and a perfect thirst quencher. “Wines, or any kind of alcohol, tend to get heavy in the summers so mixing them with fresh fruit juices is a great refresher,” informs Meeta Makhecha, owner of the restaurant.

The soups and salads on the menu looked great, and tasted even better. The Chilled Cucumber Soup was an absolute hit. Mint, cucumber and a hint of chilli blended really well to give you the right amount of flavours in a cold soup. Most cold soup recipes go wrong Method Take some sugar in a pan. Cook it gently till you get a deep amber colour. Add walnuts. Stir. Put it on a marble top to cool.

Once cool chop for garnish. Skin and peel the mango. Cut in into approximately one inch pieces. Cut cherry tomatoes into halves. Emulsify the oil and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper. Toss the salad leaves, cherry tomatoes and mango in the dressing. Arrange in a plate. Add walnuts and feta.

when they either have too much salt or pepper or they aren’t chilled right. The cucumber refresher tasted delicious and, trust us, don’t go one-bytwo on this one. “If you prepare a dish at room temperature it tends to lose out on flavour soon and even further if you refrigerate it. So, the secret to a flavoursome cold soup is to season it heavily while preparing it,” explains Meeta, adding, “We also plan to introduce a Watermelon Gazpacho and a Mexican Sangria, which would be a mix of puréed tomatoes and orange juice, on the menu for variety as cold soups are not a dish you see often.”

The Mango Salad is like a striking addition to the menu and when it arrived it looked like a glorious summer day caught in a bowl.

With a base of Rucola, the salad had sliced cherry tomatoes, mangoes and a drizzle of feta. The simple dressing of lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper adds to the freshness of mangoes and goes perfectly well with the saltiness of the feta. For that slight crunch, it’s got caramelised walnuts. “We did a Mango Salad last year without cheese and I felt it needed cheese for some extra flavour. I tried Parmesan but it didn’t work. We do a Rucola salad with goat cheese on our menu, but for this salad the goat cheese didn’t go well with the sweetness of the mangoes. That’s how I singled out feta for the dish,” Meeta explains patiently.

For the main course, we decided to go with the snapper on the menu. The Wine Poached Red Snapper came with a side of watermelon salad. It looked stunning with sprinkled herbs on the white fillet bringing out a sweet aroma and we couldn’t wait to dig in. Snapper makes for a great dish in the summers, it doesn’t take long to cook and can be infused with as many herbs and spices as you’d like. The best part about the fish is its juicy texture and it goes well with a fruit-based salad.

Lastly, to end the meal, The Flour Works has a long list of desserts. We picked the Lem-

YOUR CHOW AROUND TOWN Easter Brunching!

Head over to The Square with your family & friends for a lavish Easter brunch and savour a delectable Easter brunch.

With interactive cooking, live music and abundant fun activities for kids, make this Easter an egg-citing occasion.

Where: Novotel, Pune When: 5th April Time: 12:30 pm onwards Call: (020) 6705 6000/(0) 8411956580

All Things Italian

Chef Ricciardo from Italy is set to surprise Pune with his signature vegetarian dishes at the Italian Home Food Festi-

val. Being a vegetarian himself, Ricciardo has explored new recipes and food combinations using different vegetables. Besides, he is an expert when it comes to translating Italian meat dishes to vegetarian fare using gluten fibre extract.

Where: Olive Bistro When: Till April 21, 7pm onwards Call: 7709048228

Berry & Chocolate indulgence

Ever fancied having berries with crushed chocolate biscuits or Strawberries with

creamy milk chocolates? Hyatt brings the first of its kind Berry and Chocolate delights for the one with a sweet tooth!

The festival kick-starts at the hotel’s lobby lounge. On the menu will be interesting dishes such as crispy crushed biscuit, creamy milk chocolates, scrumptious strawberry flavored cheesecake with different forms of chocolates like dark chocolate, raw chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, unsweetened chocolate and more.

Where: Hyatt Pune Kalyani Nagar When: until 31st March 2015 Time: 11 am to 8 pm For reservations: +91 07798889653

Rahul Raut

The popular Kalyani Nagar restaurant has a new menu for the season.

TGS takes a dig into their chilled dishes

Flour Works welcomes the summer with a new menu

Lemon Blue Berry Cheese Cake Parfait Ingredients 1 cup milk 5 tsp sugar 4 egg yolks 21/2 tsp corn starch 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp lemon zest 165 gms cream cheese 3 cups whipped cream Short bread cookie crumbs 1 cup blueberries 1/4 cup sugar Method Mix the blueberries and sugar in a pan and cook it down slightly. Whisk egg yolks with sugar over a double boiler till it is double in volume. Gradually, add milk and cream cheese until you have thick custard-like consistency. Take it off the double boiler. Whisk in the lemon juice and zest. Let it cool. Gently whip in the whipped cream.

Layer a glass with the shortbread cookie crumbs. Add the lemon cream cheese custard. Add a bit of the blueberry compote.

Repeat, chill and serve.

on Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait. It’s served in an elegant, tall, margarita glass and resembles a deconstructed blueberry cheesecake. Decorated in layers of cream cheese custard and blueberry compote, with biscuit crumbs at the bottom, it’s eye candy on the table and it deserves a round of applause.

We loved the variety in the menu. It celebrates summer in all its splendour. Head to The Flour Works at Kalyani Nagar, for a taste of goodness this season.” sneha.krishnan@goldensparrow.com

Ditch tapri chai, try something classy instead

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A select city audience was treated to a demonstration of Sadou, the Japanese tea ceremony, last week. TGS too dropped in for a dekko

By Barnalee Handique

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azuko Barisic was in the city on an invitation from the department of Japanese Language Studies, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, to conduct a live demonstration of the traditional ritual of tea-making.

Through the ceremony, Barisic also gave the keen audience an understanding of the Japanese way of life.

Sadou is the traditional method age-old ceremony helps purify one’s of preparing and drinking powdered heart, mind and soul. green tea. The tea ceremony is also The ceremony itself is very interesting. Dressed in a traditional meant to show respect through grace kimono, Barisic set up the Wamoand good etiquette towards guests. no, the ceramic ware used for the Sadou, translated as ‘way of tea’, is ceremony, her movements were a traditional Japanese art form, flowing and graceful. She where Wa (harmony), Kei put in a pinch of powdered (respect), Sei (purity) and Jaku (tranquility) are an Tea with green tea leaves into tea bowls, added hot water intrinsic part of the ritua Twist al. It is believed that this from a Kawa, or an urn.

The mixture was whisked briskly to ensure that air bubbles are not formed. The tea was then served to the guests. Served in small portions, the beverage is unlike what you’d expect in a green tea. Barisic assured her guests that it takes a while to acquire a taste for the tea. The ritual, though, was exceptionally interesting.

Elaborating on the significance and nuances of the ceremony, Barisic says, “This is a traditional Japanese art form. It is intricate and there are certain rules one has to observe, like wearing tabi, or white socks, is a must. One cannot use perfume or any

As the heat beats down on the city, it’s time to turn to cooler shores.

Try these coastal recipes this weekend

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alvani cuisine relates to the food available in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, Goa and northern Karnataka. The cuisine is similar to Goan and coastal South Indian cuisines. Most Malvani dishes involve meat, preferably fish, but the region is also known for its lip-smacking vegetarian dishes.

Sapna Malaya, professional dancer and a Malvan cuisine specialist, says, “My father is from Goa and my mother is from Mangalore, so I have tasted various dishes from both regions.

Over time, my mother added her own touch to the dishes.” There is a distinct style in cooking the dishes. People living in the Malvan region make use of ingredients that are locally available.

There is a liberal dose of coconut in various avatars - coconut oil, grated coconut, dry coconut and coconut milk - in almost all recipes.” Some dishes are spicy, while others are not.

Here are some recipes from Mallya’s kitchen:

Malvani Fish Curry Ingredients 1 kg Surmai or pomfret 3 tbsp coconut oil 1 cup grated coconut 3 to 4 red chillies 3 tsp tamarind extract ½ tsp turmeric powder 2-3 curry leaves 1 tsp trifal 1/ 2 cup water Salt as per taste Method Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric and keep it aside for some time. Meanwhile, grind red chillies, fresh coconut, turmeric and tamarind, along with the water, into a fine paste. Heat a heavy bottomed vessel and add the ground masala to it. Let it simmer for some time and then add the fish. Pour the coconut oil and trifal (coarsely ground). When the curry is simmering add water so that the gravy does not become too thick.

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kind of make-up. For the ceremony, one has to sit in a certain posture on the floor. In Japan, a guest needs a hand fan, which he places before him as he sits.”

However, the ritual should not be considered as a guideline, since the aim is to enjoy Sadou as an art and not get bogged down by rules. The person, sitting next to the master, is the chief guest of the evening and is served first.

Kaishi (paper napkin) is handed over to the guests. Sweets are then distributed, which are to be placed on the kaishi before eating. The used kaishi is to be placed on the left.

When the tea bowl is presented to the guest, he should turn it anti-clockwise after finishing the tea, one has to wipe the rim of the tea bowl with two fingers and return it as it was presented. Barisic explains, “This is a very fine quality ‘macha’ green tea, that is grown in Kyoto. The tea plants are grown in 97 per cent shade. The price of 20 gm of macha is `1,000.” barnalee.handique @goldensparrow.com

time and grind it to a fine paste. Put the entire mixture into a pan along with some water. Add the chicken pieces and let it simmer for a couple of minutes. Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve it with rice.

Bibbe Upkari

Danseuse Sapna Malaya loves the coastal cuisine Bring it to a boil and garnish it with coriander leaves.

Malvani Chicken Curry Ingredients Chicken – 1 kg, cut into medium-sized pieces ¾ cup grated coconut 2 to 3 tbsp coconut oil ½ tsp turmeric powder 1tsp ginger-garlic paste 1tsp khus khus (poppy seeds) 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp saunf (fennel)

1 onion sliced 1 tsp garam masala 2-3 green chillies ½ cup coriander leaves Method Grind coriander, green chillies and ginger-garlic paste. Add some water to it. Meanwhile, heat a pan and add the ground paste to it. Add chicken pieces to it and cook the mixture till it is properly done.

Heat oil in another pan. Add onions and the rest of the masala. Cook till golden brown. Let it cool for some

Ingredients 250 gms tondli A pinch of hing 2-3 tbsp coconut oil 3/4 cup cashew nuts 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp mustard seeds Salt as per taste Method Soak the cashew nuts overnight and grind them coarsely in the morning. In a pan, heat the coconut oil, add the mustard seeds and hing. Cut the tondli, lengthwise. Add the vegetable to the masala and cook it for some time. Add the cashew nut and grated coconut.

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End of the road

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The X3 combines the utility of a crossover with the sophistication and driving fun of the sedan. The 2.0-litre diesel unleashes 187bhp, which is one of the best figures in the segment. For those who want an big dose of driving fun, it’s very tough to beat. And, there’s a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder diesel on its way.

The flagship Range Rover really is the defining go-anywhere super-utility vehicle. Th is new one is revolutionary - the aluminium monocoque construction, its in-built off-road prowess and sumptuous interiors make it so. There are a number of SUVs which are fi rst executive cars and then off-road machines. The big Range Rover is both in equal measure.

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by JK Tyre, powered by evo India and with NDTV’s C&B show as a partner, to win here, you need to be exceptional, but even that may not be enough. You need to have made a change to the way things were, brought about a change to the scenario and of course, gotten dirty doing all this. As you can imagine, picking winners from so many entrants isn’t easy, but we stuck our boots fi rmly in the mud, shifted into four-low and got down to the business of picking the best of the best from the off-road world.

From SUVs to adventure bikes, teams and events, and even a few extraordinary people, we’ve left no stone unturned. All in an effort to ensure that we encompass the entire off- roading community.

The hi-lift jack, that we’ve chosen to be our award, is in many ways symbolic of the off road community. As it has raised jeeps on many an occasion, we’ve awarded it to those people and vehicles that have raised the bar.

It is surprisingly quick, intensely physical and likes to be grabbed by the scruff and driven hard. And when you’ve had enough of its sideways adrenaline rush, you can always slip it into low ratio, select 4x4 modes and go chasing mountain goats where even Jeeps will find the going tough. Pure, unadulterated thrill of driving, that’s the Polaris.

The lifestyle segment of the country is still in its adolescence. The D-Max is an early entry from Isuzu and it is the best value-for-money proposition in the current crop of lifestyle pick-ups. The D-Max is refined, powerful, well-proportioned and it has found the sweet spot between an out-and-out pick-up and an everyday useable vehicle.

What better credentials for a competition 4x4 than fi rst and second places at the Indian RFC? The Force Gurkha RFC won because it was a well-thought out, well-engineered beast that simply clambered, slid and bullied its way through everything the Indian Rain Forest Challenge threw at it. Respect.

Adventure motorcycling demands a tough motorcycle.

The Triumph Tiger 800XC makes a compelling case in the segment. It is light, tall and has a rugged design.

That sweet 800cc in-line triple, a strong chassis and its aggressive looks makes it perfect for India.

The Q3 is a clever package. You’ve got everything, from really affordable manual versions to top-end all-wheel drive variants. You have strong petrol and diesel engines and if you choose well, you get a German SUV for the price of a German hatchback.

The Yeti may not be very big, but what it lacks in size, it makes up in talent. It blends a powerful engine with an allwheel-drive chassis that makes it a really fun to drive SUV. That and typically high quality Skoda interiors make the Yeti our compact SUV winner.

The Duster is a versatile SUV and its selectable all-wheel-drive system enhances its appeal. The engine is torquey, it has great ride, spacious interiors and handles securely. Above all, its goanywhere ability and reasonable price make the Duster AWD a well balanced package.

The Toyota Fortuner offers so much to so many people. There is an all-wheel-drive model available with manual and auto ’boxes and there’s a twowheel drive automatic as well. It is a great blend of muscularity, a strong set of engines and tough build quality. There’s simply nothing else in its price bracket that gives you the same presence, and it is very capable off road.

The Safari has been around for ever. It is the fi rst SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured entirely in India. Launched in 1998 with a 2.0-litre turbo diesel making 85bhp, Tata then upgraded it with a 3.0 DiCOR engine and a facelift. The 2.2 DiCOR made its debut in 2007 with 141bhp, further updated with the more advanced VariCOR 2.2 VTT. A 17-year track record and a default choice for many, the Safari deserves to be in the hall of fame.

The Santa Fe is the best soft-roader around not just because it looks the way it does and offers so many features, but because it boasts of a close to 200bhp engine. The way its all-wheel drive puts all that power down is flawless, and it has a locking feature for the centre differential. Because of this and the luxurious interiors, the Santa Fe will take its owner further off road than any of its rivals, in comfort.

Th is AMG hits 100kmph in 4.7 seconds and can outrun sportscars. It handles in a way that belies its size, pampers its occupants while it attempts to break the sound barrier. It makes all of this look easy thanks to its AMG-tweaked 4-MATIC allwheel-drive system. It’s an absolute beast and we love it.

The Thar, when it was launched, revived the Indian off-road scene. With its comfortable front independent suspension, power steering, air conditioning and smooth, powerful engine, the Thar is easy to live with and that, along with its classic looks, has drawn many into the off-road fold. For lighting the fuse on Indian off-roading’s dynamite sticks, the Thar is the winner of the off-road category.

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yourself

Puneites are running to fight depression, lethargy, even physical disadvantage. Marathoners are taking over the street and making the city fitter than it has ever been

By Ashish Phadnis @phadnis.ashish

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Three years ago, I suffered from meningitis. My doctor was a dedicated runner and she inspired me to start running. My first run ended within a kilometre. With the help of my coach, my performance improved.

Now, I run thrice a week.

Running even helps me fight depression.

- Minal Mudholkar, home maker

une has a rich history of running events. The first-ever national marathon in the country was organised in the city in 1919. Later, the annual Pune International Marathon put the city on a global map. Despite its glorious past, the city has never been known as a runner’s paradise. Steadily, though, this trend is changing for the better.

Busy roads in the city witness several runners covering miles in the wee hours. While some train for competitive events, others run for fitness-sake, or just for fun.

Enthusiasts have formed several groups to run together. Groups like Pune Running Beyond Myself (PRBM), Running Buddies, Free Runners and Elite Marathoners have created awareness about the benefits of running. The number of casual runners has also increased tremendously and any running event, from a 3 km-jog to 21 km-half marathon, receives a positive response.

According to Nikhil Shah, founder of PRBM, more than 15,000 Puneites have taken up running as a hobby in the last three years and the number is rising every year.

“Earlier, Puneites were reluctant to give running a try. They had several misconceptions about running.

Now, when they see their colleagues and friends running regularly, they are inspired too,” says Shah.

The trend has picked up in such a way, that events held at remote places, such as Kundalika River or Durshet Forest, also see numerous participants. “When people are ready to pay for an event, which is being held 100 km away from their home, it is evident that a passion for running is the driving force,” says Arvind Bijwe, from Running Buddies.

Here’s a lowdown on running groups that are working hard to keep Puneites fit: PUNE RUNNING BEYOND MYSELF PRBM This is one of the largest running communities in the city. The group has played a major role in promoting running; not just as a sport, but as a medium of fitness and self belief. It all started in 2010, when the founder of the group, Nikhil Shah, returned to Pune after spending a few years in US. “I had picked up running as

hobby, when I was in US. So when I came back, I wanted to continue running. Unfortunately, there was nobody to train with. I started running with my friend Surendra Bhat but I was not satisfied and wanted to engage more people in our activity,” recalls Shah.

Bhat and Shah then started convincing citizens to join them and received a good response from

I joined a running group when I was in my 50s.

My aim was to finish a 10 km race. Running boosted my confidence and I achieved my target quickly. After I finished the half marathon in Hyderabad, I was hungry for more.

Now I am training for the full marathon. I might even attempt the ultra marathon.

- Taru Mateti, IT professional

fitness enthusiasts. “Pune University is a great place to run and we started running there on weekends.

People would come to the campus for a walk. We would ask them to try running with us. This strategy worked better than we had expected.

Soon, we formed a group of 10-20 runners. We run for fitness. Most of us are regular folks, who don’t run professionally,” Shah adds.

After rigorous training, members of the group started participating in various marathons across India, and abroad. By now, most members have run half and full marathons all over the country.

“We realised that not everyone from the city can participate in running events. So we started organising 3 km, 5 km, 10 km all the way up to half marathons events in the city.

Our objective was to give partici-

pants a marathon experience and to promote running as a health activity in the city,” Shah says.

To attract more citizens, the group came up with running events like Valentine Stroll in the Hills, Father’s Day Run, Bhaag Pune Bhaag, August Splash - Run in the Wild and Kundalika River Marathon. Apart from organising events, the group also conducts workshops and training sessions for beginners.

“Running is an individual sport.

Many of us would like to take up running but don’t know where to start or find it too lonely to do it on our own. So, to help beginners, we started coaching sessions within Pune University campus. But, it’s not possible for everyone to gather at one place and train. We have, therefore, formed various groups across the city. These groups are managed by our volunteers. Anyone can join the group,” said Shah.

RUNNING BUDDIES Arvind Bijwe is an adventure-enthusiast and has been involved in various fitness-related activities like running, cycling and triathlons. He has participated in Brazil’s Ultra Marathon, cycled to the world’s highest motorable pass, Khardung La, and was a core member of Pune Running Group.

However, in 2012, he decided to form another group in an attempt to reach more runners. The group is active in organising events like the Great Shivaji Marathon, Durshet Forest Marathon and Ent-a-thon.

“We handle the beginners differently. We have tried to make running more enjoyable. Warm up and stretching exercises are crucial for any running event, but instead of doing it in the old-fashioned way, we involve participants in Zumba dance,” explains Bijwe, adding, “We also initiated a family run programme. It’s a fine idea for parents to enjoy a Sunday morning at the running event along with their kids.”

Talking about the motivation behind starting a running events, Bijwe says, “We would participate in Pune International Marathon but the event mainly revolves around elite athletes.

So, we decided to organise events that will focus on beginners.”

It took a little convincing, but Running Buddies was also able to associate with corporate bigwigs, such as Wipro, Infosys, Amdocs,

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Dhakkan Group and others. “Basically, running is the easiest sport. It doesn’t require any technical knowledge, or equipment. Runners need motivation and some useful tips about warm up, cardio training, and hydration. With a little knowledge they can reduce chances of injury and then, running turns into a passion,” Bijwe smiles.

The Pune Marathoner’s Club Michael Francis formed this club to help those interested in running to train for, and complete, a marathon. Francis lived in US for 30 years and has been a regular athlete. When he returned to India, he started a running club in Hyderabad but he didn’t get much support. In 2012, he shifted to Pune and started coaching here. “My objective is to help any ordinary person finish the full marathon in just six months. We call it the ‘0 to 42km in 26 weeks’ programme. I have trained over 100 commoners and, now, they actively participate in marathons,” says Francis.

“The club provides a platform to train with like-minded fitness enthusiasts, who exercise and motivate themselves for a healthy lifestyle.

Running alone is very boring, so we always run in a group and the group dynamics help runners improve their performance,” he explains.

Francis also points out the dis-

advantages of running alone, “Most beginners start running alone but they ignore the technique. Eventually, they end up with injuries and give up running. Therefore, at least in the initial period, everyone should learn the basic posture and technique from a qualified coach. Even

I always wanted to be an athlete but polio had weakened my right leg. Last year, I came to know about a running club and I started training under Michael Francis. It changed my lifestyle. I have become so passionate about running, that I wake up at 4 am to make time for running.

- Preeti Raju, sales and marketing officer

buying suitable running gear is an important factor.” Along with running, the club also targets strength, sprint, and hill training.

Dhakkan Group The group was formed by a few like-minded and fun-loving runners, who believe that enjoying running is very important. “All of us love to run. Normally, no one runs during the monsoons, but we run even in a heavy downpour. We sing songs loudly while running. Experts might find it strange, but we believe that our timing has improved because we sing,” states Harshad Pendse, a group member.

The group derives its name, Dhakkan, from Deccan, as the group trained at Deccan Gymkhana initially. “We were associated with Pune Marathoner’s Club earlier, but last October, we decided to form a separate group. Our group includes athletes involved in multiple sports, cancer survivors, diabetics, heart patients, and home makers. We don’t have any expert amongst us but experienced runners help novices. We are like a running family,” says Pense.

Talking about the dedication running seeks, he says, “Once you start running, you get hooked to it.

We have several moms, who run early in the morning before household chores beckon. Some of our members include software engi-

The Pune Marathoner’s Club neers, who don’t stop running even after going onsite. All you need is a pair of shoes and an urge to run.”

Jitu Chavan Running in Pune is getting so popular that enthusiasts are not only relying on organised groups.

In many cases, a few passionate runners come together and form a small group, even appointing an experienced trainer. Wanowari resident Jitu Chavan is a classic example.

Chavan is basically a martial arts trainer and runs an academy with his friend Avinash Dhotre.

But he, along with a group of five to six runners, trains regularly at Pune Racecourse. “Fitness is an essential part of any sport and there is no better exercise than running to im-

prove your stamina. We would run regularly while training for martial arts and kick boxing. Later, others joined us and we formed a group,” says Chavan.

The trainer’s group also includes people from various professions.

They mainly run on weekends and public holidays, while serious runners train every day at the race course. Beginners run between 3 kms to 5 kms, whereas regular runners cover more than 10 kms. “Apart from the workout, we also focus on nutrition. I believe that any workout is incomplete without proper diet.

It’s the most important element to build strength and stamina. So, we guide newcomers about a perfect diet,” Chavan explains. ashish.phadnis@goldensparow.com

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Shining on the stage

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From bit parts to solo performances, Laxmi Birajdar has straddled various stages as an actor

By Barnalee Handique @barnalee

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axmi Birajdar didn’t take long to make a name in the city’s theatre fraternity. But it’s her recent role as the porn star, Lolly Lolly, in Natak Company’s Binkaamache Samwad that has brought the 34-year-old into the spotlight.

Directed by Alok Rajwade, the play is set in today’s times and Birajdar’s portrays a free-spirited, confident woman. During the play, the actor makes some very crucial socio-political-cultural statements about contemporary times, like attitude towards sex, sexuality, and the importance of self-expression.

Talking about Lolly Lolly’s character, Birajdar says, “It was a very challenging role. To essay the role, it was important for me to get into her skin. The voice modulation and body language had to be in consonance with the character.

Laxmi Birajdar

Still from my latest Marathi play “Binkaamache Samwad”

For that, I needed to know her as an individual. I didn’t want to be judgmental. I had to know how she thought as a person, her daily routine, and how comfortable she was in her profession.”

Birajdar forayed into theatre in 2009. While working for a daily newspaper in the city, she attended an event at Sudarshan Rangmanch.

While leaving the venue, she noticed a poster that announced a workshop on experimental theatre

to be conducted by Pradeep Vaidya.

Birajdar decided to give it a try. The weekend workshop enlightened her about different facets of acting.

She was inspired and wanted to experiment further.

Birajdar has performed quite a few interesting roles until now. In Uney Purey Shahar Ek, a Marathi adaptation of Girish Karnad’s original Kannada play Benda Kaalu on Toast, she played two roles — of a slum-dweller and of a rural woman

married to an alcoholic. She played the role of an email in Shivcharitra Aani Ek, also directed by Rajwade.

Birajdar has even written and directed her solo performance, titled Awaazein.

Besides theatre, the artiste has acted in movies — Hunterr, Majhi Shaala and Ek Hazaarachi Note.

When asked which she prefers, Birajdar mentions, “I love all three medium — theatre, television, and cinema. But, theatre is an actor’s

playground. It has sharpened my skills as an actor. Moreover, in theatre, we do not have retakes.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re having a good day, or bad, once you get to the rehearsal hall, you leave everything behind. When you’re on stage, you’re in the show. That’s the thing I love to come back to. Also, seeing the audience applaud at your performance reposes one’s faith in theatre and it tells you that you have played your part well.”

Presently, Birajdar is working on Dhara, a solo act, in English and Hindi. The play is based on a simple, rural girl who battles the harsh realities of life. The protagonist finally wins and follows her own dreams. Written by Birajdar and directed by Rupali Bhave, the duration of the play is 45 minutes.

A toast to Mahesh Dattani’s theatre

By Zainab Kantawala

urban India perfectly and exposes issues like acceptance of a modern woman in our society, compromises made within a marriage, etc. ahesh Dattani, is the country’s What is involved in editing a book foremost playwright in English, who based on plays? has garnered both box office success You need imagination and an eye for detail. as well as critical acclaim. His works have A book has certain limitations. Bringing now been compiled in The Theatre of Mahesh together the threads of the play, its characters Dattani, a collection of essays, edited and and plot together is a challenge. introduced by Mohini Khot.

Also, feeling a sense of empathy Currently, the head of department, for marginalised characters is English, St Mira’s College, Khot very essential.

Book began her teaching career in 1975.

Can you share your An ardent love for books led her to experience of writing books? corner become a founder member of a book One of the essays in the book club that meets once a month at Poona is mine. This is my second book Club and has been functioning for over after Vintage Shakespeare. My next a decade. The Theatre of Mahesh Dattani book in the pipeline is titled Theory of is Khot’s second book, the first being Vintage Game and Play’, where I have traced plays Shakespeare, which received favourable reviews of nine famous playwrights. My favourite in academic journals in India, and abroad. areas of writing are feminism, drama, and The academician-author shares her Indian fiction. substantial experience and work philosophy.

What is your favourite book?

God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy is What drew you to theatre person one of the best books that I have read. It’s fresh Mahesh Dattani’s work? and original. She is my contemporary, hence I The book is a collection of 21 essays. It could relate with the book more. Also, Sophie’s includes a comprehensive look at his work. Choice by William Styron is a compelling read.

His plays feature a sense of simplicity. Mahesh What is your favourite quote?

Dattani doesn’t tell a story chronologically, ‘A man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or he uses a lot of juxtaposition and gives a what’s a heaven for?’ by Robert Browning. beautiful insight to his characters. He analyses zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com

@kantawalazainab

Rahul Raut

Mohini Khot, author of The Theatre of Mahesh Dattani tells TGS about her inspiration, favourite tomes and the challenges of editing a book

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When keertan

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tionalist Narendra Dabolkar and socialist Govind Pansare, who were assassinated recently. While traditionalists raise their eyebrow over Wable’s works, the younger generation finds an instant connect. “The only people who don’t support me are the mandalis that organise keertan evenings. They don’t understand my work because they’re more interested in collecting money in the name of faith.

So my performances take place in school and college auditoriums, usually before a younger audience,” he says.

Clearly, preparing for a keertan has turned Wable into

By Aditi Sharma a scholar of sorts. The keertankar is constantly reading literature, autobiographies, books on philosophy and theoloe holds his veena over his shoulders as noncha- gy to add to his repertoire. Yet, he hasn’t studied religious lantly as a rock star. He gets his audience hooting books, “I don’t know any strotras and I don’t and clapping within minutes of stepping onto the like them either,” he says, matter-of-factstage and even as he performs before an unfamiliar audi- ly, adding, “I read newer writers such ence, he manages to lift the energy in the room by im- as Mamu Deshmukh, Vilas Sonawane, measurable notches. His accompanists unwittingly break Srimant Kokate, and others, who have into a dance as he increases the tempo of his performance. dared to think anew.” Moreover, Wable Mind you, this isn’t a rock show. The artiste is, in fact, a constantly goes back to the beginning keertankar. with works of Tukaram, or Tukoba, and HBP Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Wable has the energy of Dnyaneshwar for inspiration. “Tukoa 21-year-old crooning over the mic but the philosophy he ba has written over 4,000 abhangs and doles out reflects his experience. Unlike none of them mention traditional keertankars, Wable’s perforgod or religion. It’s mance is not spiritually-loaded. Instead, later generations “Society should the a three-hour-long performance straddles of keertankars who issues related to women empowerment, be equal for all have added their own the girl child, respecting senior citizens, ideas, of pooja, and everybody orthodox the ills of tobacco and other addictive yagna, pitr, and so on, to should be able abhangs. Tukoba was against drugs, blind faith, and lack of education. Not a moment of the evening seems to benefit from such ideas,” Wable states. preachy. Wable peppers his emotionalApart from works ly-loaded recital with stand-up comedy, development. This by other authors, poetry, contemporary fi lm, music, as well is what the saints Wable seeks as current affairs references. Dr Sadanand inspirat i o n More, keertankar and professor, depart- of centuries past f r o m the society ment of philosophy, Pune University, has hoped and this is around him and, keenly followed Wable’s work over the most of all, his own what this modern years, he says, “Wable veers off the idea parents. He recalls how of a keertan from its religious identity to- keertankar hopes his mother, Yamuna, taught him wards a social and spiritual identity and how to string words together to too” that it very different from what is usually create songs, “My mother would — Dnyaneshwar Maharaj be out working in the field but seen in a keertan.”

Keertan as a form of spiritual perforwhen she got home, I would mance has been in existence for centuhear her voice, wake up even if ries. But the form Wable practices is vastly different from I was laying down just to sleep in her lap. Then, the popular. “I talk about women’s education and em- she would sing her own songs. I still remember powerment, the youth needs to be guided; young boys are many of those songs,” he says, as he starts getting worse at education, while girls are working hard humming words his mother thought up to better their place in the society. These subjects got me for him. Tears well up in the performthinking and I realised that 700 years ago, similar events er’s eyes, as he talks about his father, were troubling Janabai,” the 56-year-old varkari smiles as Krishnarao ‘Bansi Patil’ Wable, he thinks of the saint-poetess, who was a contemporary of who was a poor, but much-reSant Namdev. spected, artiste. Memories So the historic, traditional, and contemporary con- of his parents urge Wable to verge in Wable’s performance. He goes from discussing teach his audience to respect Tukaram and Dnyaneshwar’s works, to the influence of their own family members.

Having chosen to become a Babasaheb and Ramabai Ambedkar, to talking about ra-

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keertankar, Wable left home as a 20-year-old and never thought of settling down. He says his troupe, of over-250 taalkaris (accompanists), from across the state, are now his family. The group includes quite a few young keertankars, some have been with Wable since they were only five years old. His troupe surrounds him like a protective shell after the evening’s performance, listening to every word uttered. Mid-conversation, Wable turns to them to back him on a song and suddenly the entire room reverberates with the troupe’s words. They are so clued in to each other. Th is, truly, is a family.

As the evening dissolves into night, the optimistic artiste, a rarity in current times, states that he hopes to continue making his audience think and act for the better of the country. “Society should be equal for all and everybody should be able to benefit from development. Th is is what the saints of centuries past hoped and this is what this modern keertankar hopes too.”

THE UPS AND DOWNS OF A MODERN KEERTANKAR’S DAY PICS: RAHUL RAUT

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Wable uses music as an instrument of change to inspire the younger generation to do better for the society.

His keertan is peppy, not preachy

HBP Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Wable has a treasure trove of anecdotes to share with his audience. From little achievements to crushing insults, Wable’s troupe faces it all. He remembers inspiring people working with him, including women and children, to bring a truck carrying bottles of alcohol to a halt back in 1982, when he was barely 24 years old.

More recently, Wable and his troupe had to go without food or even a place to rest for the night because villagers were upset with them for turning keertan on its head.

Wable recalls, “They were expecting a traditional keertan but they had to sit through our performance instead.

Perhaps the organisers weren’t aware that our performance wouldn’t suit the audience. The villagers were so offended at us telling them about completing their education and respecting women that they literally left us out in the cold.”

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