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It’s almost all about the money
First time authors talk about the struggle to make sure their work reaches out to as many people as possible, while keeping a tight hold on the purse strings
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Don’t want to take stardom too seriously: Varun Dhawan Varun, who made a hat-trick of successful films with Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badlapur and ABCD 2, said he does not want to take limelight seriously. “As long as I am getting love from audience it is enough,” said Varun.
I don’t get hip and cool songs: Sona Mohapatra Playback singer Sona Mohapatra says she cannot sing in an anglicised manner. Sona, who is behind songs like Naina, Ambarsariya and Jiya Laage Na, said she does not get offers to lend her voice in party tracks.
This small town boy is dreaming big By Salonee Mistry @Sal0412
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ou do not necessarily need a lot of money to achieve your dream. All you need is dedication and passion. Proving exactly this is Vicky Alhat a 20-yearold boy living in the Cantonment area in Camp. Vicky is currently one of the stronger contestants on the reality show, Dance India Dance Season 5 and is doing Pune proud with every performance. THE SMALL TOWN BOY Born in Satara to a not-so-affluent family, Vicky has led an extremely simple life in which dance was never a career option. When he lost his parents at a young age, Vicky moved to Pune to stay with his grandmother and uncle and studied at Camp Education Society. Afraid he would be a burden to his uncle, Vicky opened his own ‘bhangar’ shop at Camp and helped around the house alongside his studies. One day, while
surfing the internet he came across a video, which, he believes, has changed his life for the better. “It was four years ago that I saw a video by Dharmesh Sir (Dharmesh Yelande) on YouTube and was so intrigued. Even though I was studying to become an account officer, suddenly dancing was all I wanted to do. I failed the 12th standard exams because of the amount of time I spent dancing,” he says. Vicky, along with a few of his friends, practiced dance steps every night in his shop. They helped each other get better and even stole mirrors to see their mistakes better. HIS BIG DREAM Ask Vicky why he dances or what he hopes to achieve as a participant of DID and he answers almost instantaneously. “I want fame. I want people to know me and recognise me for my efforts and the work that I do. Dance is the best medium to do so,” says Vicky. He invented his own style, called Urban
Lyrical, which he showcased during the audition rounds. Vicky received praise from all three judges, Puneet Phatak, Mudasar Khan and Gaiti Siddiqui of DID season 5. “I could have understood every emotion you wanted to portray through your dance even if you danced without music. That is the sign of a true dancer,” said Punit to Vicky after his debut performance. Vicky is currently in the top 15 contestants in Mudasar Khan’s team and is extremely determined to win. “It’s a tough task given the amount of pressure there is to deliver during the rehearsals and shoots. But I know that all of this is only going to make me a better dancer and take me closer to what I want to achieve. I am learning so much,” said Vicky. Winning the show will be a big deal for me and my family. They have supported me throughout and sharing the recognition I get from the show is the least I could do for them,” he added. salonee.mistry@goldensparrow.com
between the characters and it runs on a completely different track”, Sakhi added. Being friends outside the show helps a great deal to build the on-screen chemistry believe the actors. “It is how you use a personal relationship with actors, who are with you in the scene, to create the chemistry and play along with the
situation, that matters. The fact that most of us know each-other in some way just makes the process easier,” says Suvrat Joshi who plays Sujay in the show. “We now spend more time with each-other than with our families and so we know each-other well. Working is so much more fun this way and easier too,” adds Amey.
Meet TVs new besties
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hile a majority of the air them hail from a theatre background time on TV is taken up and, as such, have known each other by saas-bahu melodrama, before the show was offered to them. on Hindi or Marathi entertainment Ask the director about this and channels, Dil Dosti Duniyaari, which he explains it as just an uncanny corecently crossed 100 episodes, offered incidence. “We conducted auditions a fresh surprise when it first went on for almost two to three months air four months ago on. before we finalised the actors. They The show portrays the journey had to fit seamlessly into the show of six characters 3 boys and and it’s just a co-incidence 3 girls who all come to that the actors we picked Mumbai for reasons of not only fit the part their own and end up well but were friends Telly living in the same house as already,” says Vinod Talk paying guests. The show Lavelar, the director of is about the six people the show. individually as well as a Since the outline of group. They support each other the story sounds similar through the good times and the bad. to that of the wildly popular Not many viewers of the show American television series Friends, a know that their favourite on-screen comparison between the two shows characters have been friends much would seem natural. “Apart from before the show began as well. While the fact that Friends had three boys some of them have been born and and three girls and so does this show, brought up in Pune, others have there is no other similarity,” says either studied or lived in Pune for a Amey Wagh, who plays Kaivalya in substantial amount of time. All of the show. “The problem lies in the
fact that girls and boys living in the same house is a western concept and hence the comparison,” he added. Th is show portrays pure friendship between the six friends, explains Sakhi Gokhale, who plays Reshma in the show. “Unlike Friends or any other similar American show for that matter, this show has no romantic relations
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Ready to go to the dark side of the moon?
Pink Floyd fans are in for a treat this week, as local favourites, Livewire, play a tribute gig featuring the best of the cult group’s psychedelic music
cert Livewire did last year which proved such a hit with the city audience, that Hard Rock Cafe, Pune has chosen to host the tribute all over again. Livewire has, in its portfolio of tribute concerts over the last three years, featured the music of popular bands like AC/DC, Eagles, Maroon 5, Green Day, Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams. The bands covered also speak of Livewire’s ability to perform a diverse range of Pop/Rock music, as well as the hard labour involved in working out and putting together the music. Formed in 2004, Livewire’s current line-up features founder of the band Troy Damerum (guitar), Vibhas Shukla (vocals), Leo Mathew (keyboards), Albert Dennis (bass), Phil-
By Sudheer Gaikwad
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une’s immensely popular band Livewire is paying a tribute to Pink Floyd, one of the world’s greatest Progressive Rock bands, on Thursday, July 23. It’s a repeat of a con-
lipe D’Lima (drums) and Rustom Jhaveri (saxophone). Band members talk about their love for Floyd and surviving the indie scene: Their take on Pink Floyd’s music Troy: It is spacey, trippy, psychedelic music. David Gilmour’s guitar and Floyd’s sound are in a unique dimension, really. I wasn’t a hardcore Floyd fan but, after last year’s tribute concert, I have come to appreciate the larger-thanlife scope of the band’s music. I have really got into the Floyd vibe now. Vibhas: I, too, was not a Floyd fan earlier. I come from a Rock ‘n’ Roll background, which is generally high energy and fast tempo. Floyd is quite radically different. The music has a
unique laidback, surreal quality, which is like floating in a dream. Performing it, therefore, means more than just learning the tune and lyrics by heart; one has to feel and dissolve in the flow of the songs, especially the slow numbers. Leo: Recreating the sounds and textures of the band’s music is specially challenging to me as a keyboard player. Like Vibhas says, it is more than just knowing what notes to play. One has to feel the music inside. Albert: I have spent two decades of listening to and getting to know Pink Floyd music. So when it came to performing the music, I felt really comfortable with it but this performance is definitely much more than doing a concert of covers.
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Key to Livewire’s success Troy: We keep practicing and changing our repertoire. We continue to take it forward for the sake of our audiences. We are passionate enough about performing our music to have given up the regular, monotonous jobs. I am glad that it is paying off and that our listeners show that they truly appreciate our performances. We are also lucky to be living in Pune, which, we must say, has the best audience in the country. The audience is always willing to listen to something new, or some not-so-well-known songs, that we may choose to perform. When: July 23 Where: Hard Rock Cafe, KP sudheer.gaikwad@goldensparrow.com
pluck that string: your weekly dose of events Cineplay: The Job
Nitin Mirani Live
Get set to laugh away your Monday blues with Nitin Mirani at the Independence Brewing Company. The Dubai-based International comedian who performs extensively for organisations and comedy fans at venues around the world, launched his solo show / brand Komic Sutra in 2009 and has been attracting rave reviews in Chicago, Malaysia, London, Canada, UK, India, The Middle East, Hong Kong and even Maldives. When: July 20, 9 pm Where: Independence Brewing Company, Mundhwa
Lost the Plot presents The Job, a screening of a play.A young candidate turns up for a job interview to realise that it is not the typical question-answer round. His academic training or knowledge has not prepared him for this great challenge, but yet he is up for it. This CinePlay entertains and educates at the same time. When: July 19, 7:30 pm Where: Lost the Plot, Aundh
Mari To Arji Baki Tamari Marji
This Gujarati play is directed by Feroz Bhagat, and the cast includes Padmarani and Arvind Rathod. Priyanada Mehta, principal of a reputed college is an honest, upright and incorruptible person. Singlehandedly, she has managed bring the college to the top spot. But fate has a different plan! One unfortunate incident destroys her reputation and shatters her career. To save the situation, enters a stranger – Dungardas. Watch him put Priyanada’s life back on track. When: July 24, 9:30pm Where: Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Shivaji Nagar
Funny Side Up Wednesday
Euriska is back with your weekly dose of fun and laughter. Get ready for an evening of insane humor. Watch Max Mystel and Abhishek Upmanyu ‘as they narrate there funny tales and tickle your funny bones.’ Live comedy and beers, it doesn’t get any better! Get ready for an evening of insane humor. This Funny Side Up Edition features Max and Abhishek live comedy and beers, it doesn’t get any better. Enjoy the amazing ambiance, delicious cocktails, melt-in-yourmouth Greek dishes and an evening of pure laughter. When: July 22, 9pm Where: Euriska, Koregaon Park
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4 INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar: 09:50AM 12:15 PM03:30 PM10:00 PM Fun Time Multiplex: Sinhagad Road: 09:30 AM0 1:45 PM 05:45 PM10:30 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road: 09:00AM 12:00 PM03:00 PM 06:00PM 09:00 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City: 10:00AM 01:00 PM0 4:20 PM07:40 PM09:00 PM11:00 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road: 09:30 AM11:15 AM12:30 PM03:50 PM07:10 PM10:30 PM E-SQUARE Konark: Kondhwa: 08:30 AM11:30 AM01:01 PM02:30 PM04:01 PM05:30 PM07:01 PM10:01 PM10:30 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi: 12:15 PM03:45 PM07:00 PM10:15 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City: 01:15 PM04:25 PM07:35 PM10:45 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City: 09:45 AM12:55 PM09:45 PM E-SQUARE Vishal: Pimpri: 08:30 AM11:15 AM02:01 PM04:45 PM07:30 PM08:15 PM10:30 PM INOX Jai Ganesh: Akurdi: 10:30 AM12:15 PM07:00 PM10:00 PM Shri Shivaji Talkies: Talegaon: 12:00 PM03:00 PM09:00 PM Fun Square Multiplex: Talegaon: 12:00 PM03:30 PM06:00 PM09:30 PM Vikas Cinema : Pune(Manchar): 12:00 PM03:00 PM09:20 PM Laxmi Cineplex : Narayangaon: 12:05 PM03:10 PM09:20 PM
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E-Square: University Road: 08:30 AM08:45 AM09:15 AM11:15 AM11:30 AM12:00 PM02:01 PM02:15 PM04:45 PM05:30 PM07:45 PM10:45 PM11:00 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune: 09:10 AM09:50 AM10:30 AM11:10 AM11:45 AM12:25 PM01:05 PM01:55 PM02:35 PM03:10 PM03:50 PM04:30 PM05:20 PM06:00 PM06:35 PM07:15 PM07:55 PM08:45 PM09:25 PM10:00 PM10:40 PM11:20 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinema: 09:45 AM10:30 AM12:30 PM01:30 PM03:30 PM04:30 PM06:30 PM07:30 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM City Pride: R Deccan: 08:30 AM11:30
AM02:00 PM05:00 PM08:00 PM10:45 PM Vasant Cinema : Budhwar Peth: 01:00 PM04:00 PM07:00 PM10:00 PM Neelayam Theatre: Sadashiv Peth: 12:30 PM06:30 PM09:30 PM City Pride: Kothrud: 08:00 AM08:30 AM10:55 AM11:25 AM01:50 PM02:20 PM04:45 PM05:15 PM07:45 PM10:45 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road: 08:30 AM09:00 AM10:00 AM11:45 AM12:05 PM01:20 PM03:00 PM03:20 PM03:35 PM04:40 PM06:15 PM06:40 PM06:50 PM08:00 PM09:30 PM10:00 PM Laxmi Narayan Cinema: Satara Road: 03:30 PM06:30 PM09:30 PM Victory Theatre: Camp, Pune: 10:01 AM01:01 PM04:15 PM07:30 PM10:30 PM City Pride: Satara Road: 08:25 AM11:20 AM02:15 PM05:10 PM08:05 PM10:55 PM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad: 10:00 AM11:30 AM01:00 PM02:45 PM04:15 PM06:00 PM07:30 PM09:15 PM10:45 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar: 08:30 AM10:00 AM11:30 AM01:00 PM02:45 PM04:15 PM06:00 PM07:30 PM09:15 PM10:45 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza: 09:00 AM09:40 AM10:15 AM10:55 AM11:35 AM12:15 PM12:55 PM01:30 PM02:20 PM03:00 PM03:40 PM04:20 PM04:55 PM05:45 PM06:25 PM07:05 PM07:45 PM08:20 PM09:10 PM09:50 PM10:30 PM11:10 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar: 08:50 AM10:45 AM12:00 PM02:05 PM03:20 PM05:25 PM06:40 PM08:45 PM10:00 PM Fun Time Multiplex: Sinhagad Road: 09:00 AM09:30 AM11:45 AM02:30 PM05:15 PM08:00 PM10:45 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road: 08:30 AM09:00 AM10:45 AM11:30 AM12:00 PM01:15 PM01:40 PM03:00 PM04:35 PM06:00 PM07:30 PM09:00 PM09:45 PM10:00 PM10:30 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road: 09:30 AM10:15 AM11:15 AM12:45 PM01:30 PM02:40 PM04:10 PM04:55 PM06:05 PM07:35 PM09:30 PM10:20 PM11:00 PM E-SQUARE Konark: Kondhwa: 08:30 AM09:30 AM11:15 AM12:30 PM02:01 PM03:30 PM04:45 PM06:30 PM07:45 PM09:30 PM10:45 PM Ashok Theater: Pimpri: 12:05 PM03:05 PM06:10 PM09:10 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City: 08:30 AM08:40 AM08:50 AM09:00 AM09:20 AM10:00 AM10:15 AM10:30 AM11:00 AM11:40 AM11:55 AM12:05 PM12:25 PM12:45 PM01:25 PM01:55 PM02:25 PM03:00 PM03:20 PM03:30 PM03:50 PM04:10 PM04:50 PM05:20 PM05:50 PM06:25 PM06:45 PM06:55 PM07:15 PM07:35 PM08:15 PM08:45 PM09:15 PM09:50 PM10:00 PM10:10 PM10:20 PM10:40 PM10:50 PM11:00 PM Cinepolis VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City: 08:45 AM09:00 AM09:30 AM11:55 AM12:25 PM12:55 PM03:20 PM03:50 PM10:05 PM10:10 PM10:40 PM Vaibhav Chitramandir: Hadapsar: 09:45 AM12:45 PM03:45 PM06:45 PM09:45 PM INOX: Amanora Town Centre: 08:50 AM09:00 AM10:00 AM10:45 AM11:30 AM12:00 PM12:15 PM01:15 PM02:00 PM02:45 PM03:10 PM03:30 PM04:30 PM06:00 PM06:20 PM06:45 PM07:45 PM08:30 PM09:15 PM09:30 PM10:00 PM
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The art of fusion dressing! Break the monotony and give your wardrobe a vibrant facelift by experimenting with different attires. Try these ultra-stylish four Indo-Western fusion looks By Heena Grover Menon @HeenaGM
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o you dread opening your closet every morning and look for reasons to throw out those outfits you just don’t feel like putting on anymore? Well worry no more, as we bring some funky, quirky and absolutely fun fusion styles to perk up your existing wardrobe as well as to create a brand new one! Read, get inspired and get going...
For ages, fusion dressing and Indo-Western fashion has been a huge craze amongst designers and celebrities across the country and even broad. It’s a trend which can never go out of vogue but will only see an upsurge in the years to come. Fusion dressing is nothing but having a knack of experimenting with whatever is available in the market. All you need is to pick, choose and then mix and match to create a new ensemble every time. heena.grover@goldensparrow.com
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SHOPPING Not just a sari
The earthy hue of this Nivedita Saboo ensemble is inspired by Marsala, the colour of the year. This trouser-style high leg sari will definitely capture eyeballs wherever you go. And if you find it a bit tricky to hold the whole 9 yards in place, this is what you must give a try at the upcoming do. Go bold and replace the usual blouse with a buttoned corset jacket or better still – just wear a metallic shirt (as shown below). High heels are a must to compliment the look! Where: Nivedita Saboo Couture, FC Road & Rudraksh Studio, Aundh Price: Shirt- Rs 7,000; Sari- Rs 18,000; Shoes- Rs 3,000
Footloose
You don’t always need expensive stilettos to pair up an expensive ensemble (below). These bright blue super comfy loafers which we picked up from the high street store will look just perfect for a funky evening do. Where: MG Road, Camp Price: Rs 300
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Corporate chic!
Give those formals a break and get this super chic desi corporate look. To look subtle yet stylish, team up your white kurta with this delicate front open reversible jacket. Match the floral motifs with a pair of floral wedges. Where: Kurta & jacket (W for Woman, all outlets across Pune); Shoes (FC Road) Price: Kurta & Jacket - Rs 1,499 & 1,999 Shoes- Rs 400
The inspiration behind creating this fusion look was the gorgeous floral printed skirt. If you love splurging are clueless on how to style your clothes which end up hiding try this. Buy a golden bling top (as shown here) and pair it up with a cropped blaizorette and chunky neck piece (optional) and you are ready to rock any do! Where: Rudraksh Studio, Aundh Price: Masala Chai Skirt- Rs 13,500; White Jacket- Rs 7,000; Rhea necklaceRs 2,800
Boho-chic wonder
Playful, vibrant and oozing with attitude, this look is for women who are confident and love experimenting with colours. The multi-coloured viscose flair skirt teams up just right with the two printed shirts – one tucked in and another worn over it to add some more fun. Replace the boots with these stylish yellow string peep-toes and complete the look with a funky denim cap. This is a perfect fusion dressing example and a must-try! Where: Skirt & shirts (Global Desi, all outlets across Pune); String peep-toes (FC Road) Price: Skirt- Rs 1,800; Shirts- Rs 1,499; Peep-toes- Rs 690
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Master the taste of South India By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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Vangaya Koora
Elaneer Payasam
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hink of South Indian snacks and idlis, appams, masala dosas and an entire range of interesting dishes come to mind. These are, of course, some of the most easily available meals that we love hogging. But South Indian cuisine has a lot more to offer. Four Points by Shereton is organising the Flavours from South food festival that will take you on a culinary journey to South India. So, get ready for an exotic tour. The food festival will see a blend of the finest Indian spices, with cuisines from Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra and Chettinad. “Indian cuisine of the south is quite versatile. Regional foods are distinctively unique, for instance the flavours of Andhra cuisines are spicy with lots of ghee, food from Kerala is prepared using coconut oil, coconut milk and black pepper, Tamil cuisine is usually very spicy as they add lot of garam masala, where as the people from Karnataka and Chettinad prefer healthy food and use green paste in most of their dishes,” says Chef Parama Sivam, who has curated every dish for the festival. The chef has more than 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily in South Indian cuisine. The festival will offer a range of delicacies coming straight from the gastronomic beauty of southern coasts and hills. There is a selection of non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes like Coorg Chicken, Kot-
Elaneer Payasam from Tamil Nadu Recipe courtesy: Chef Parama Sivam tayam Meen Vevichadu, Walai Poo Vadai, Vanagaya Kura and various such mouthwatering dishes by Chef Parama Sivam. “I love a few dishes that I can cook anytime and anywhere. I always try to do justice to all the food I make. I have tried to bring in prime ingredients for the dishes from the region where it is locally produced. This helps retain the flavour of the dishes and maintain its originality,” adds the chef. He wants to revolutionise South Indian cuisine through the food festival adding classical dishes to the menu. “South Indian cuisine is very simple and humble. Westernising the cuisine is possible provided you keep all the elements, flavours, textures intact without disturbing the originality of the dish,” he adds. Drop in at The Eatery, Four Points by Sheraton, Nagar Road until 26 July, 7 pm onwards zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com
Ingredients Milk 1litre Coconut milk powder 100 gm Coconut malai 120 gm Sugar 120 gm Elaichi 3 gms Cashew 10 gms Method Reduce the milk to half of its quantity on slow flame. Add coconut milk powder, sugar, green cardamom and cook well. Cool the dish to room temperature and put in the chiller for half an hour. Serve with coconut malai and garnish with cashew nut.
YOUR CHOW AROUND TOWN Monsoon Food Festival
fish fingers and many more tasty dishes. You can also enjoy a variety of chaats like pani puri, bhel puri, papdi chaat, ragda pattice. When: Till July 26 Where: JW Marriott Hote,l Senapati Bapat Road
Express Lunch
Hyatt Pune, Kalyaninagar offers all food lovers an array of Pan - Asian specialties through its newest offer of the Executive Express Lunch. This quick weekday experience is ideal for those on the go and can be savoured at Baan Tao. Chef Sunil Joshi has specially designed four set menus. Kick start your lunch with Crisp Tempura, a healthy papaya salad and a variety of aromatic soups. Delicacies like the Steamed Fish infused with Thai Herbs, Celery Chili Tofu, and Wok tossed Burnt Garlic Noodles and many more follow next in this truly scrumptious lunch. To end on a sweet note indulge in some delectable Mango and Coconut Puddings or if you prefer some Fresh Cut Fruits. Hop on over to Baan Tao, Hyatt Pune for a quick bite! When: Till July 31 Where: Baan Tao, Hyatt Pune, Kalyaninagar
Relish on some great monsoon delicacies at Shakahari and Spice Kitchen. JW Marriott is hosting a special Monsoon Food Festival. The special menu will see dishes such as aloo, pyaaz and chicken pakoras; Kolkata-style anda chop and sweet plantain pakoras. Savour them with various teas flavoured with cardamom, special masala chai, and home style black coffee. A special 'Chat Patta' live counter will serve hot and spicy dishes like boiled peanut masala, masala vada, keema pav, chilli smeared tapioca chips, jalapeno poppers, Indian style
Ramzan Treats Relish the delectable delights of Iftar at Food Story as Masterchef Arif Ahmed whip up a traditional selection of Ramzan specialities. On offer will be Haleem, Gosht Kachi Akhni Biryani, Pulao, Mutton Rogan Josh, Shami Kebabs and Shikampur Kebabs. Polish off the meal with a sinful bowl of subtly flavoured Sheer Korma. When: Till July 22 Where: Food Story, Dhole Patil Road
New Frappuccino flavours at Starbucks
It’s time to rejuvenate the fun spirit with exciting new Frappuccino flavours, new menu offerings and funventure activities at Starbucks! Debuting this season is the Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino – a divine combination of rich mocha with chocolate drizzle, topped with crunchilicious Chocolate Cookie Crumbles. This masterpiece is all set to win your hearts over! Adding to the delicious menu is the Strawberry and Chocolate Frappuccino - ablended perfection, which really hits the spot with all its goodness of strawberries and chocolate mixed with a creamy lush. When: Ongoing Where: All Starbucks Outlets
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‘Fig’ure it out
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resh figs lend a natural sweetness to all sorts of delicacies. From easy-to-make appetisers to desserts, the fruit can be an add-on for numerous dishes. Ripe and fresh figs can be enjoyed in salads too. “Figs have high sugar content and are an ideal match for many Italian recipes. Its Exec Chef Nader plump and Shaikh, Le Meridien sweet texture makes it the perfect fruit to be added in desserts,” says Nader Shaikh, the executive chef at Le Meridien. Ripe figs need to be refrigerated and do not last long. It is a delicate fruit and can easily get bruised. “The fruit is highly perishable and
Different ways to use fresh figs Chef Nader Shaikh shares his tried-and-tested tips: • You can add figs while preparing oatmeal or porridge for a different flavour and sweetness. • You can poach figs in juice or red wine and serve it with yogurt. • You can also bake them until they are tender and add honey and yogurt to it. For the added aromatic flavour, you can sprinkle cardamom powder or pomegranate seeds and serve with fresh cream. Make your own fig compote Rupa Rajkhova, a housewife and food connoisseur, uses figs to make desserts and salads. She has tried using figs in all its forms, “Perfectly ripe figs are amazing to be eaten fresh, but I also like to use them in simple delicacies, sometimes raw and others cooked,” she says. She shares with us a simple and easy-to-make recipe:
mustn’t be stored beyond two days. You should refrigerate them in a shallow container. When using them in a dish, you should leave them out under the sun for an hour
to retain its scent and flavour.” Figs can be eaten raw with cheese or sliced figs can be caramalised and integrated with bitter leaves in a salad.
Poach whole figs in spiced syrup until it gets tender. Add sugar, water or fruit juice to the syrup. You can try rosemary, orange zest or lemon juice. Add vanilla bean and cardamom pods. Make the syrup first then steam the figs. Remove figs after 10 minutes and add them later once the syrup cools. The compote is ready to serve.
WEEKEND FOOD COURT
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LOCATION Panash, Four Points By Sheraton Viman Nagar, ahead of Phoenix Market City
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020 3093 1030/ 7709006688
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Global Barbecue, Desi Tandoor, Moroccan Tagines
The Eatery, Four Points By Sheraton Viman Nagar, ahead of Phoenix Market City
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Chhavni, Hatel Deccan Pavilion, At Navale Chowk Narhe, Pune
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he Debt Collector’s Due was brought to life by Adhirath Sethi’s own trysts with business. Having come across a debt collector, he was struck by the brutal routine of the job. He could not help but consider how a story might unfold should such an individual be cast into a thrilling situation. “Writing is what I do to destress. There are times when I open a blank document, write for a couple of hours and then close the document without even saving it. While growing up, I did spend a lot of time writing essays and short stories. At some point, I was struck with a story idea that really excited me and I decided to see if I had what it took to flesh out an entire novel,� says Adhirath as he talks about the beginnings of his novel. The author writes because situations intrigue him. He finds a joy in exploring the what-ifs and turning them into sub-plots. “I was toying with this idea of a debt collector, who does not experience any excitement whatsoever, being plunged into a world of mob bosses and crime. The story took shape as a novel, which was then sent to HarperCollins. I was pleasantly surprised to get a mail from them saying that they really liked the story and my style of writing. They encouraged me to add more volume, as the story was too short to publish as a novel initially,� Adhirath recalls. It is a huge challenge to set oneself apart in the market of books. So, adopting different strategies to promote the book also becomes the author’s job. “We spent a lot of time thinking about our book launch. Rather than a standard wine and cheese affair, we orchestrated a mock murder mystery, complete with videos of suspects, which the guests had to solve. This made sure the guests left the event feeling like they had been a part of something special. Therefore, they were more likely to share the experience on social media. It also helped generate interest from the media since it was so unusual,� he replies. The first book for every author is a brand building exercise. Writing is a talent the author already possesses but the book also helps build a mini marketing guru. Product placement is key whether in bookstores or on websites but it is also an expensive affair. Dealing with finances is also an art that an author needs to learn, believes Adhirath. “Bookstores charge a lot for stacking books prominently and there is no way an author can justify this cost against the royalties from selling the book. To give you a rough estimate, an author would need to sell about 3,000 copies through a single store to recover the cost of product placement in just that store. The economics are very different for the publisher, which is why their support is essential to an author’s success. I see my investment in this book as both a marketing effort to promote myself as a serious author as well as a signal to the publisher that I am willing to go the extra mile to ensure the book sells,� he explains.
First time authors talk about the struggle to make sure their work reaches out to as many people as possible, while keeping a tight hold on the purse strings Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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riters, especially young authors, find it hard to snatch some time under the spotlight. Finding a fortune as a writer is an even more extraordinary task. Yet, the author writes
diligently because s/he knows no better joy. With technology creeping into the world of misty, dog-eared pages, a number of authors have taken to exploring themes and regurgitating ideas in their own style. Meet some new authors who are positive about their chosen field and have decided to never look back.
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uthor Priyanka Luthra claims to be a slave to the written word. She has been reading stories since she can remember so writing came naturally to her. It was only a matter of time before she gave in to the love of writing. At 28, the author has penned her second book, Simple Plane Love, which follows the journey of Captain Meera Khanna, a 28-year-old girl who, quite literally, wanted to fly before she learnt how to walk. She chose to go to Philippines to fly a small aircraft only for the love of flying. She didn’t want to fly from one airport to another in a fly-by-wire jet engine but wanted to soak in the experience. Captain Priyanka Luthra was born in Pune and is an engineering graduate. She believes in living life laterally because living in a straight line would make it extremely monotonous. She is a quintessential dream chaser, and has been chasing and
fulfi lling them, one dream at a time. She now belongs to the minority community of women pilots in India, which has its share of fans and cynics. Everyday has a new experience waiting for her in the airport lounge and beyond. “The inception of a plot seems most interesting to me. How a character behaves in a situation and the reactions to his/her behaviour makes it both amusing and amazing at the same time,� says Priyanka. Authors get a chance to harness their creativity to the fullest. You get to create, re-create, even destroy, the writer believes. “Writing has opened my mind a little more. My imagination now has stronger wings than ever before. This makes people and places more interesting and the world becomes a place full of stories.� Her advice to aspiring authors is to read. “You can’t be a writer if you aren’t a reader. Words are the fuel to the fire burning in your head.�
is debut n o v e l , Letters from an Indian Summer, has been garnering critical acclaim. After a career in advertising, Siddharth Dasgupta found his true calling in writing. As a freelance writer, he has penned features for various travel magazines. In the novel, he describes numerous places like Kathmandu, Paris, Istanbul, Banaras, and Pune where his story begins. The author creates a visual imagery for the readers based on his life experience. “Before diving into a life with words, I’d enjoyed a 14-year adventure in advertising and media – as a copywriter, designer, and, eventually, creative director. Inspired by life and its mysteries, my debut novel was released in 2014. Letters from an Indian Summer is the love story
of an Indian photographer and a French artist struggling against their past and the immovable forces of destiny,� says Siddharth. He has a very fresh and crisp sense of language that has the wow factor that any decent advertising professional masters quickly. Siddharth does not care to mince words about the financial aspect of writing a book, “Don’t get into writing if it’s money you’re after. Perhaps only seven to eight per cent of writers, worldwide, are able to make a living from writing. Follow the words, and your stories, with a blind passion but don’t chase after money.� After penning copy for numerous clients and writing freelance features for a host of global publications, writing books was a natural progression for Siddharth. His media background also came in handy when it was time promote his work, “With the advent of social media, authors are expected to take on the onus of marketing their work on their unqualified shoulders. I have an advantage wherein my design and branding credentials have allowed me to conceptualise, create and shape my novel’s identity and have helped spread that identity across spheres like book launches, book festivals, and readings,� he says.
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PUBLISHER SPEAKS Vishwakarma Publications is a young publishing house, having begun operations in December 2012. They publish in English and Marathi, and hope to add other Indian languages in the coming years. “Since we are independent publishers, not the Indian arm of some big foreign imprint, we have begun from scratch, without the benefit of a long list of published international authors, several thousand books deep,� says spokesperson Usha Karnani. She further adds, “We believe this gives us the opportunity to identify gaps in traditional publishing, encourage fresh writing and authors, and engage with our readers in ways that provide us with better insights into their demands and expectations. We are, therefore, attempting to open our doors to young and first-time authors seeking to make their work known.� Vishwakarma Publications promote authors through events with their retail partners, on social media and through interaction with the press. This year, they are also the lead sponsors of the Pune International Literary Festival and they hope this will be a valuable platform for their authors and works.
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his professional psychologist has ventured into the world of writing with her first book titled 21 Ways of Being Happy. Shama Patel holds a post-graduate degree in marriage and family counseling and has worked with mature adults, confused teenagers, couples, senior citizens, alcohol and drug addicts, survivors of sexual abuse and human trafficking, and has been associated with various NGOs working with underprivileged children. “The process of writing has always helped me step out of an emotional turmoil. When people started to connect to what I wrote on my blog, it encouraged me further. Since it gave me the liberty to merge my profession and my passion, I decided to make use of this opportunity and enter the literary world as an author,� says Shama. The author is often found glued to books or locked inside her art den, sketching black and white images. She is interested in tackling big-picture questions and puncturing some of our long-held beliefs about happiness. Her book talks about how to construct a life of virtue, happiness, fulfi llment, and meaning. “As a first time author and as someone who isn’t willing to shell out money to promote her book, it is a pretty taxing route. From the time my book has been out in the market, I am literally eating, breathing, talking and sleeping 21 Ways of Being Happy,� she states emphatically, adding, “While it has been a successful journey so far, connecting with bookstores is a task wherein I exhaust most of my energy.� For a book to grab eyeballs, it has to be seen on bookshelves in stores and to get the book on the shelf for a first time author is the toughest task. “I’ve had situations where my marketing ways have lead people to the bookstore to buy the book and disappointingly, they’ve walked back because the store did not have the book in stock. Further, my book falls in the nonfiction genre so people already have a preconceived notion of it being boring. Breaking these myths and reaching out to a larger audience has been tricky. I have begun to look for alternative ways to promote my work,� she says.
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Star struck!
From inaugurating jewelry stores to lending their names to retail and real estate brands, celebrities are endorsing Pune-based companies like never before By Heena Grover Menon @HeenaGM
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owering billboards of celebrities fl ashing a smile, while endorsing a brand, dot every busy road in the city. Gone are the days when you would see hoardings such as these only in major metros like Delhi or Mumbai. With a spurt in the number of local businesses, there has been an upsurge in celebrity endorsements in Pune in the recent years. The trend has also made the city a strategic location for celebrities to earn big bucks by becoming the face of big budget companies. From retail to real estate, the city is expanding in every sphere and roping in celebrities from multiple fields, be it Bollywood, regional cinema or sports. IT’S A WINWIN FOR ALL According to Saurabh Gadgil, chairman and managing director (MD), PN Gadgil Jewellers, endorsements help in two ways — to sell a product and create a brand. The brand has Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan as its brand ambassadors. “Indian masses have a keen interest in knowing what their
Atul Kulkarni for Excellence Group
favorite stars wear, what they like to eat, and so on. Whatever celebrities do catches people’s attention. So even if a celebrity is not able to sell a product, s/he can hugely influence the audience to at least take a look at the products. Celebrities, basically, are a tool to achieve long-term goals,” explains Saurabh. Talking about how this process helps the brands, celebrities and the customers, Rohit Gera, MD, Gera Developments, says, “We don’t believe in endorsements. While most companies just get a celebrity on-board to increase their popularity, we actually give the opportunity to our customers to interact with the celebrities in several ways. Our customers are very concerned about the future of their children and they want to give them the best. Th at’s the reason why we have tied-up with some personalities, who excel in their respective fields.” The company has collaborated with personalities such as Anil Kumble, Vishwanathan Anand, Mahesh Bhupathi, Shankar Mahadevan, Shiamak Dawar, and more recently, Lillete Dubey. Each of these celebrities runs coaching academies at their projects. “Since we have the best child-centric housing projects in the country,
Salman Khan for PN Gadgil Jewellers
customers show interest in investing in our projects as they know they will gain benefits in the long run. Similarly, since the celebrities also get a platform to showcase their talent,
doesn’t just mean attracting customers but it earns them recognition and credibility. Vinay Sardesai, senior DGM-brand, strategy and sales, Excellence Group, says, “Having a brand ambassador also proves successful when a company wants to build a global image. Even though we are operating from Singapore, the major chunk of our
they earn credibility through our brand. So it’s a win-win situation for everyone,” Rohit explains.
customers are Marathi Manus. We thought of bringing in a regional celebrity on board. Th at’s how we fi nalised on Atul Kulkarni. He is a perfectionist in his field, almost like Aamir Khan is in Bollywood. Interestingly, Atul also belongs to Solapur from where a part of our operations actually began and that helps connect with our customers.”
Priyanka Chopra for Swipe Technologies
BUILDING TRUST AND CONNECT When a brand chooses a Bollywood celebrity such as Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra or Vidya Balan, it gains an instant brand recall amongst customers. Says Vastupal Ranka, director of Ranka Jewellers, “Considering Vidya Balan’s goodwill, we signed her on as our brand ambassador four years ago. Later, she won multiple awards for her performances in fi lms like The Dirty Picture and Kahaani. The association proved lucky for both of us and she helped us bring attention to our brand on a national level.” For a lot of brands, having a recognizable face promoting their product
THE COMPLEMENTING FACTOR Before signing a celebrity, the most important aspect that needs to be taken into consideration is whether the celebrity complements the brand and vice-versa. Many companies follow the herd and get a celebrity to endorse their brand only because their competitors are doing so. Says Nandita Khaire, director, RemBrand Consulting, “It’s a highly competitive market. To break the clutter, companies usually rope in celebrities to create a
Madhuri Dixit for PN Gadgil Jewellers
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mass appeal. Somehow, I feel celebrity endorsements don’t work in the long term with builders. The reason is that it’s a shortlived association and project-specific. Most times, there’s a lack of synergy between the brand and the celebrity.”
attention to every aspect. Buying a home is invariably the single-most expensive and important investment that an Indian middle-class family makes. Such a purchase is unlikely to be influenced by hype and will only be driven by the perceived value for
Vishwanathan Anand for Gera Developers
In general, the use of brand ambassadors as a marketing tactic tends to see little success in very conservative markets when it comes to real estate. Says Sanjay Bajaj, MD-Pune, JLL India, “Home purchases in such markets tend to be driven by true logic and take place only after considerable BRAND CELEBRITY COST (IN RS) PN Gadgil Madhuri Dixit and Madhuri Dixit: 75 lakh Jewellers Salman Khan Salman Khan: 1 cr – 2 cr Ranka Jewellers Vidya Balan 1 cr - 1.5 cr Swipe Priyanka Chopra 1 cr Technologies Mantra Properties Priyanka Chopra 1 cr Excellence Group Atul Kulkarni 25 lakhs – 30 lakhs
*All figures are approximates
money, appreciation potential and location integrity. Using brand ambassadors in such a market needs to be tempered with a lot of common sense and a marketing angle that factors in the real requirements and sentiments governing home purchases in that area.” However, for retail brands like PNG, roping in a Bollywood celebrity is an indication that the company is attempting a national outreach. “Some would ask why hire a male celebrity for a jewelry brand, but I think it’s actually quite an interesting strategy since Salman has a massive fan base across the country, even abroad,” adds Nandita.
Talking about the synergy factor, Pune-based Swipe Technologies has recently got Priyanka Chopra on board as the face of their brand, which they say was a well-thought-out plan. According to Shripal Gandhi, founder and CEO of Swipe, the startup began operations three years go with just six members but today, the company boasts of a pan-Asian presence both online and offl ine. “We chose Priyanka primarily because she is a youth icon and has built her image with immense hard work. It’s been only a few weeks that she has come on board and we can already see our digital platform gaining popularity. We have started a country-wide campaign to promote our products where Priyanka will appear in a short video and share her success story, followed by various onground contests, which will not only help us create awareness about our brand but also let people connect with the star personally,” says Shripal.
TACKLING CONTROV ERSIES When it comes to situations where the image of a celebrity is hit due to a controversy, a lot of companies support their brand ambassadors as they believe their relationship is built on trust. Says Saurabh, “Until a celebrity is just endorsing a product without making a false claim, nothing else matters to us, or the audience. People are clever enough to understand that celebrities are simply brand ambassadors. If a situation calls for corrective measures, we try to fi x things in a holistic manner.” On the other hand, some brands have a strong stand when it comes to controversies. “We have a clause in our contract which clearly says that if any celebrity gets into a controversy where their reputation is at stake, which in turn, might tarnish the image of our brand, we have the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect,” clarifies Rohit Gera. Termination of contract, is of course, an extreme case. Nandita explains, “If a situation like that arises, the fi rst thing that the company should do is stop publishing the advertisements and slowly peter down the association. There’s no point in tagging along and giving the benefit of doubt as negative publicity will always capture the minds of the consumers.” heena.grover@ goldensparrow.com
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Anil Mahant Dhotre has managed to collect almost 300 telephones of various shapes and sizes. The odd collector hopes to build a museum some day By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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hen it comes to phones, most of us look out for one that holds the latest technology and best features. Consigning our old telephone to the depths of a waste bin does not seem like an arduous task. But it’s a different case with Anil Mahant Dhotre. He possessed nearly 300 antique and limited edition telephones that he has restored meticulously using original parts making sure all of them are still in working condition. His collection includes the first-ever wooden telephone installed in the Titanic, and others made using glass, marble, bottles and even in shapes of Mickey Mouse and Scooby Doo. “I started my collection in 2013, when I got my hands on a limited edition wooden phone that was made in 1910. After that I managed to get a replica model of the phone which Mahatma Gandhi used when he was in South Africa. Later, I just kept adding more to my collection,” says the 60-year-old. Anil built his collection of phones by connecting with friends and family members, requesting them to look out for a rare collectible when they would travel around India or abroad. He also tapped other collectors and convinced some owners to sell their old telephones. Anil has travelled the interiors of India, wherever he thought there was a chance to get his hands on a unique phone. “I managed to collect them all in a span of one year. It wasn’t easy. Besides the help from friends, I
travelled across the country looking for the telephones. I went to cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, etc. I am going to Himachal next, hoping to find something there too,” he says. The retired arts teacher from MIT School also owns an antique wireless phone used by the soldiers of World War II. The phone is made of iron and has dynamite underneath. Anil has a vintage railway phone that has dial buttons from 0 to 12. “The most expensive phone I bought was
the Harley Davidson phone, where the tank and seat substitute as call receivers. It was for Rs 8,000 a year ago, and its value has doubled now. Another vintage phone called the Maharaja Phone made in pink marble is expensive too. It weighs 2.5 kg and was used by the royals of England earlier,” he adds. Maintaining a huge collection of telephones is not an easy task. One needs to frequently clean them so that they don’t rust. “Apart from cleaning them regularly,
I give every piece for servicing once in two months,” he says. Until now, Anil has spent nearly Rs 5 lakh to build his collection. He hopes to get his name into Limca Book of Records one day. “I have once displayed my collection at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir and I was fascinated to see the kids’ excitement. They should know about the evolution of this device. Besides the record, I also want to build a museum,” he says. zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com
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A sassy party at a Koregaon Park nightclub brings out the best dressed in the city
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aking a break from the Monday blues and Tuesday greys, the folks at Penthouse, Koregaon Park, made it their responsibility to stir away the midweek blues. A couple of DJs lit the dance f loor on f ire while the bartender mixed some heady LITs. Now, while this sounds like a lot of fun, the guys responsible for the creation of the stress-busting
evening were on top of their game encouraging their guests to believe in partying hard, irrespective of it being a Wednesday evening. Nikita Shetty, the DJ for the night, believes being glamorous in a little white vintage skirt given by her aunt and a f loral printed tank from Forever 21. The ivory strappy sandals, from Done by None, completed her look while she gave the accessories a miss for the night. The tall and trendy lady had the entire crowd cheering to her music. Apart from that, she also grabbed a number of eyeballs for her impeccable style sense. “I’m not really into accessories, I guess my casual and trendy approach makes me who I am,” she said. On the other hand, Kunal Mhaske, the owner of the club, kept his style quotient up high wearing a tailor-made blazer and trousers. The sleek, bespoke outf it made him stand out amidst the crowd. Kunal believes in a classy sense of style and you would usually f ind him in a designer piece.
Where’s the party tonight Ankytrixx and Oozeundat
and Sidhant Naren decided to convert their mutual respect for underground electronic dance music into a Techno wave, no one could have predicted the young duo’s journey. When: July 18 Where: F Beach House, Mundhwa
Ma Faiza at The Flying Saucer
The Flying Saucer brings you a night filled with foot tapping EDM by Ma Faiza, mélange of cocktails and exquisite food. Famously known as the Mother of Electronica, 42-year-old
Party all night away with some impeccable sets and great music at the F Beach House with Ankytrixx and Oozeundat. Ankytrixx stands unmatched in his takeover of the electronic dance music landscape of India, not only has he earned affection and love from his fans, he storms every dance floor with his signature music magic and fabulous stage persona. Oozeundat consisting of Roan Sable
granddaughter of Prime Minister of Zanzibar, Ma Faiza is one of the busiest, most successful and iconic DJ that India has seen in the last decade. Born in Africa, raised in Britain, Ma Faiza has performed on the biggest stages and parties the world over. With her fearless, unconventional maneuvering on the keyboard and her commanding yet interactive presence in the party scene, Ma Faiza can engage the crowd for hours without bringing down the tempo of the party. When: July 18 Where: The Flying Saucer, Viman Nagar
PlayGround 7 Club Nights featuring Voctronica
India’s most popular beat box band Voctronica will be coming down to Pune for a live performance. The allvocal ensemble was set up by worldrenowned beat boxer Shlomo and MC Testament from U.K and it features the talented group of six people: Avinash Tewari, Raj Verma, Warsha, Easwar, Arjun Nair and Clyde Rodrigues. Without using a single instrument, the melodious beat-boxers will be performing Indian Classical music, Pop, Blues and Rock. Enjoy the different form of music live with your friends and family. When: July 24 Where: 1 Lounge, Mundhwa
Retro Night with DJ Deep
Deep who mostly plays electronic sets has collaborated with artists like Norman Doray, John 00 Fleming, Sied Van Riel and Ahmet Sendil. His musical style is defined by techno, trance and psychedelic flavours. Currently based in Pune, Deep has played in clubs and gigs all across the nation in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Nagpur, Ahmedabad and continues to rock on dance floors with the sole aim of playing and promoting electronic dance music with integrity and filled with colossal energy. When: July 23 Where: Bluefrog, Yerwada
TGS LIFE JULY 18, 2015 PUNE
LIFESTYLE & LEISURE
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Malai marke! By Zainab Kantawala
al clientele and the taste of our tea has remained the same over the years,” he confidently says as he pours tea from from his kettle. Having a cup of cutting chai at the tapri has its own Champalal admits that he was embarrassed about charm. A sip of special tea with cardamom from a his business in the initial years, as all his typical Puneri amrutulya is one of the old friends went to college, and he served tea. traditions of the city. “I couldn’t continue my studies due the fiShri Ambika Bhuvan Amrutulya, located nancial crisis. But now I feel proud that on the bustling Tilak Road is one of the even my Prime Minister used to do this,” he most favoured hangout zone for college unekar says with pride. goers, shopkeepers and employees from A steaming cuppa here costs you just Rs 10 the area around. Champalal Mohanlal while their special chai comes for Rs 15. They Dave, the owner is not afraid of the chalalso serve lip-smacking vada pav and missal. lenge posed by the modern cafes, “I am running this business for the past 40 years. We have a loyzainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com
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Name: Pooja Sawant, Actor Three words to describe me: Passionate, dreamer, and free bird I love my job because: This is what I meant to be in my life and this where I belong. Best advice I’ve received: Someone told me not to wear lens because my eyes are naturally beautiful. When buying something, the first thing that catches my eye is: Colours attract me the most. What’s your inner animal? There are many animals who stay within me, sometimes cat, tigress, leopard and rabbit. The first thing you notice about an attractive person: I would notice his personality. The perfect start to a day is: A hug from mommy. Your current four-wheeler: An i10 and Innova Your fitness regimen: I do yoga almost everyday. Your food indulgence: My tastebuds tingle with desi chaat and seafood. Books by your bedside: I love reading mythological books and Marathi literature. Your favourite city: It has to be London Ideal holiday: Konkan and Goa
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ook trendy and stylish this monsoon by sprucing up your wardrobe in simple ways. Shivangi Patil, a city based fashion designer helps you pick up stuff that do not get dirty easily. • Avoid the light and white colours as its time for bright colours and neons. • Avoid see through garments but you can still go for flowy chiffons and georgettes if you are a Bollywood freak. • Wear fl ipflops and rubber chappals, you can also choose plastic material footwear
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colourful s h o r t s , printed capris and knee-length skirts. You can complement the outfit with accessories like neon-coloured umbrellas, raincoats, high boots, string fl ip-flops and waterproofs bags.
Wear shorts and a simple t-shirt for a casual look. • Wear trendy raincoats. Flaunt some stylish raincoats in electric colours. The duck back pattern raincoats are also a very popular pattern. • If you can’t stay away from bright colours then make sure you choose accessories in bright or get the garments. • Umbrella can be a saviour and an awesome accessory. Go for neon and floral prints this season. • Monsoon doesn’t mean ignoring your watches. Grab a trendy waterproof watch and match it with your top or shorts. • If you are tired of wearing those plain tops and dresses adding a printed scarf in your attire will give you a fresh new look.
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Not troubled by Shuddhi cast changes: Alia Bhatt
JULY 18, 2015 PUNE
BUZZ
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rom Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan and Salman Khan to finally Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar’s Shuddhi has been in news for its casting tweaks but that does not worry the 'Highway' actress. Alia said she will approach Shuddhi, which was announced in early 2014, like any other project.The film, to be produced by Johar and directed by Agneepath helmer Karan Malhotra, originally had Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik as the lead pair. But it got derailed due to Hrithik’s health issues leading to his exit following which Kareena also walked out. Later, Salman Khan was roped in but his leading lady was undecided. After some time, Salman also opted out. “I feel pressure before every film whether it’s big or small. I don’t feel like I
Filmmakers lazy to cast Tabu in different roles
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ational Awardwinning Bollywood actress Tabu, known for portraying intense characters, says fi lmmakers have become too lazy to cast her in different roles. Tabu said fi lmmakers find it easy to cast her for an intense role as they think it works for them. They lacks ‘vision’ to offer her different kind roles. “I think people do whatever is convenient to them because it suits them to cast me in serious and intense roles as it works. So, they take the easy way out in giving those roles,” Tabu told PTI. “They don’t have the vision to present me in a different role. I think they have become lazy in presenting me in a different manner,” she said. Cheeni Kumar The
actress, however, said she doesn’t like to be known as someone doing just “serious cinema”. But at the same time she is happy with the way her career has shaped up so far. The 43-year-old actress feels that 40s is an exciting time as a lot of things are happening for her. On being quizzed which is the ‘best phase’ of her career, the 40s or the initial years, Tabu said, “It is a busy time, a lot more is happening now. I think this is a good phase. I have gone through so many experiences and a range of work in 40s is a good place to be in. “There is an exciting range of things happening in my life. I have experienced so many things in my life which I think is impossible for anybody to experience,” PTI she said.
should take anything for granted. There is pressure but it is good pressure. I am not feeling bogged down. I am excited about the film and I want to put up a great show,” Alia told PTI. This is the third time she will be teaming up with Varun after Student of the Year and Humpty Sharma ki Dulhaniya. “I hope we live up to that expectation and entertain our audience.” “Karan is like my father to me...that is the relation I have with him. Whether we are working on a film together or any other project it is so much fun. We are comfortable with each other and the chemistry is right,” Alia said. All of Alia’s films till date have been hits and she is glad with the success each of her projects. “I feel I have a long long way to go. I have just started,” Alia said. PTI
Shriya Saran not scared of playing mother's role
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ctress Shriya Saran says she was initially scared to act opposite Ajay Devgn but later felt at ease as the superstar does not carry his stardom on the sets. Shriya will be seen playing the role of a mother in the upcoming fi lm Drishyam. Actresses usually shy away from playing the role of a mother, but Shriya was not sceptical about it. “It’s a beautiful fi lm and a wonderful character to play and that didn’t really bother me. I was not thinking about all this, I just wanted to do this fi lm,” she said.
Drishyam has already been made in different languages, but when the offer to act in the Hindi version came Shriya accepted it immediately. “It is a well written script... It’s a wonderful fi lm. The fi lm is gripping and one would love that. I did this fi lm because I wanted to work with Ajay Devgn. I have always been a big fan of his and he is a wonderful actor. Nishant (Kamat) is a wonderful director and I always wanted to work with these people,” Shriya said. PTI
I and Shah Rukh are just colleagues, not good friends: Ajay
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ctor Ajay Devgn, who was pictured dinning with superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Bulgaria, says they are just colleagues and not “good friends”. Numerous reports of their rivalry have cropped up but the two actors have always remained cordial in public. “We are not good friends as we don’t meet often. We are very casual. Whenever we meet we are like colleagues... It is all normal between us,” Devgn told PTI. The Singham actor’s wife Kajol, shares a great rapport with Shah Rukh and the duo make one of the most successful on-screen pair of Bollywood. SRK and Devgn had a fall out during the release of their films Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Son of Sardaar in 2012 over screen sharing.
Asked if they buried the hatchet, he said, “We did not talk about it. It was not a war between me and Shah Rukh or Adi (producer Aditya Chopra) and me. It was between ADF (Ajay Devgn Films) and YRF (Yash Raj Films). Both were right as we both were trying to protect our films... A lot of money was riding on both the films. So we had to fight for our product.” “I did message Adi saying I had nothing against him...and have no qualms,” he added. The pictures of Devgn and SRK’s meeting in Bulgaria during shooting of Rohit Shetty’s Dilwale went viral on social media. “It was over hyped. I feel the whole problem between us was also over hyped as there was no problem. The media just kept writing about it,” the 46-year-old actor said. PTI
Fawad wants to act with Kareena
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akistani actor Fawad Khan says he would definitely like to do a film with Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan. Recently, a picture of Fawad and Kareena went viral, giving rise to speculation that they are working in a film together. “We happened to shoot in the same studio where she was present for Bajrangi Bhaijaan and I was shooting for Giovani. “As far as the question of working with her goes, I would love to work with a talented actor like her if I get an opportunity. I have a great deal of respect for these artistes,” Fawad said. We are hoping to see that release in the first quarter of the next year. Other than that I am in discussion with filmmakers but nothing is on paper yet,” said Fawad. When asked about his popularity among women, he said, “If you are the proper gentleman, every woman tends to fall for you,” he added. PTI