TGS Life 20/06/2015 by Golden Sparrow Publishing

Game of

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Rahul Raut

PUNE, JUNE 20, 2015 | www.thegoldensparrow.com

Quirky weddings have become du jour but things are beginning to go beyond just the Sangeet evening. In fact, the wedding invitation, the very first intimation of things to come, is also taking on a funky avtaar

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Entertainment

Tribute on World Music Day

Challenging to work with Tigmanshu

On the occasion of World Music Day ( June 21), K C Loy, Ravi Iyer, Igor Vince from Serbia, Asha Sing from US, Sherrin Varghese, Mihir Joshi, Sarthak Mudgal and many more will come together to release a video.

“It has been wonderful working with Tigmanshu (Dhulia) sir. Since he is such a fine actor, he understands both mediums really well. So he can put across his vision better. And acting according to those instructions was challenging, but fun”.

Watch 9/11 informer in action

Bangladeshi-American actor Rahsaan Islam talks about his Indo-American film The Spectacular Jihad of Taz Rahim By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath @shetty_anjali

e made his debut with an internationally acclaimed Bengali film titled Simanaheen. He immediately made his way on to the entertainment map and soon made his directorial debut with a film titled Kings of Devon which was a project he took up for charity and also starred in the movie. This year, marks Bangladeshi-American actor Rahsaan Islam’s debut in India, with the release of Indo-American film called The Spectacular Jihad of Taz Rahim opposite Indie music queen Monica Dogra. Talking about his character in the film Rahsaan says, “ I play Yo! Yo! Honey Singh wannabe named Taz. We all know someone like that in our lives. Taz is really immature and gets himself into a whole mess of trouble. Soon after the controversial 9/11 attack he becomes a police informer and the story unravels from there.”

The actor sat down with a former NYPD Muslim informant and got to learn about the inside of what he did He will be next seen in an IndoAmerican film to be shot in France called Cyclewala which is being produced by ace producer, Donna Roth responsible for films like 13 going on 30 and America’s Sweethearts. Rahsaan feels honoured to have shared workspace with Monica Dogra. “It was eye-opening. It was motivating. Monica is such a beautiful person, inside and out. Interacting with her made me learn a lot about the industry, the craft, and most importantly, myself,” says the actor who sat down with a former NYPD Muslim informant

and got to learn about the inside of what he did and how he felt about what he was doing. He adds, “The type of things that go on in these type of police programs is truly unbelievable.” He enjoys observing and mimicking people all the time. “Sometimes to poke fun and most other times I try to understand them. I utilise those observations in my acting. It’s an expression of what I see as well as the experiences that I’ve personally had before,” says Rahsaan. He believes for regional films everyone’s story is important. It’s part of the collective human experience. He is a big fan of watching films from all different languages. “The only thing that can really popularise anything is a healthy marketing budget,” adds Rahsaan who is eagerly waiting to star in a full-fledged Bollywood film. “I really love paisa vasool movies especially.” anjali.shetty @goldensparrow.com

Will an Indian short shine on the global platform? This year, Manhattan Short aims to send at least one Indian film to the global film festival organised at six venues across the world TGS NEWS SERVICE @TGSWeekly

s Manhattan Short enters its sixth year, the film festival has called for entries, both films and documentaries, from amateurs and aspiring filmmakers across the world. Films can be based on any subject and should be presented within 18 minutes. Viewers, who watch the screenings, will vote for the films they find worthy of representing India in the global short film festival.

A screenshot of the festival website; Anil Sadarangani (left)

she was inspired to write and make her own short film. Even Pooja Manhattan Short chooses Bhatt loved the finalists when the ten best films in its final she visited the festival in list and watching the ten 2011. films is an education Anil Sadarangani, Around in cinema in itself. festival director in Bhanu Athaiya, India’s the globe India, speaks about first Academy Award what inspired the winner for the 1982 festival to set up a base in film Gandhi, was inspired India, “In 2010, Nicholas when she watched works that Mason, who is the founding were part of the festival in 2010 director of the festival, asked me if and 2011. Watching the winners, I wanted to be part of this growing

global movement. Looking at their fantastic run internationally and the kind of cinema they promote and represent, I immediately signed on. The short film genre is booming internationally and I felt that India needed to be part of something as exciting as this festival.” So far, the response to Manhattan Short has been great, adds Anil. Entries are pouring in and the Indian team hopes to send at least one local film to the global finalist list.

Apart from Mumbai, the ten short films that make it to the final round will be screened at Sydney, Moscow, Kathmandu, Vienna and Cape Town and will judged by audiences at each of the venues. Anil shares, “In the last 17 years, across the world, audiences have voted for the same films. It is very clear to us that the audience is king. The history of cinema has shown that the audience makes or breaks a film. The best award a filmmaker can get is the unanimous audience vote.” He adds that the film’s story must be compelling and so should its production value, which is equally important. A film with great production value and weak or no story or one that is not told brilliantly executed could lose out. Upload and watch films, and vote for them on www. manhattanshortindia.com anjali.shetty @goldensparrow.com

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Indo Gypsies band includes an innovative bunch of guys dedicated to creating original music. Their fresh sound, with tantalising vocals, will mesmerise you By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab

hile the Indian indie music scene includes a burgeoning list of groups, very few care to focus on folk music. Mumbai-based indie band, Indo Gypsies, is doing its tiny bit to change that fact. The folk-cum-fusion band is dedicated to making melodies through their original compositions. The young bunch of musicians seamlessly blends folk music with a myriad of genres ranging from New Age, Western and Indian Classical. The band appeals to a wide range of audiences across the country, captivating everyone with their engrossing music and colourful, vibrant attire. “Our music and attire on stage are firmly rooted in the Indian culture and adds to the ‘Indo’ in the band’s name. As for the ‘Gypsies’, everyone knows that gypsies are eternal travellers, treating the whole world as their home. Similarly, band members have an

Meet the indie kings inclination towards a variety of genres, bringing a World influence into our music. Our passion to experiment with high-spirited melodies and rhythms led to the creation of the band,” says guitarist Nayan Kawale, as he explains how the band got its name. Apart from Nayan, Indo Gypsies comprises of Saurabh Shetye on vocals, Durgesh Khot on keyboards, Amit Mhatre on drums, Vinayak Gawas on Tabla, and Aditya Jain on bass. Two years ago, the band won a contest organised by a television channel. “Every one of us has a wide variety of influences and that is partly

responsible for the World-music-like influence in our music. Further, we are inspired by a desire to raise awareness about the social issues that we see in the world every day and about the philosophies of love, freedom, passion, brotherhood,” Nayan adds. They recorded their first song Zidd Dhariyo, and performed their first gig at Waves SeaRock Festival 2011, which was held in Pune. The band was given the 2011 Responsible Youth Talent by Rotaract Club of Mumbai for their song ‘I’m sending India to school’ for a social cause initiated by Rotaract. “There have been

many memorable moments that we cherish to this day. A few of them are opening for the legendary band Indian Ocean and collaborating with Raghu Dixit. We have also faced a tough time in 2013 when we had to replace three of our members. However, this was just a stepping stone for a better future of the band,” says Nayan. Indo Gypsies is in the process of creating their second music video, apart from releasing an album soon. When: June 25, 8 pm onwards Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Koregaon Park zainab.kantawala

pluck that string: your weekly dose of events Swarsudha: Musical Concert

ArtSphere is hosting Swarsudha, an evening with eminent artists like Pt. Amarendra Dhaneshwar (vocal) and Vidushi Swapna Datar (violin). Amarendra is a Hindustani Classical singer of the Gwalior Gharana, a well-known music writer, media person and cultural activist. Swapna ji plays Hindustani Classical music on the Violin and has several performances to her credit at music festivals. When: June 20, 5 pm Where: Artsphere, Kalyaninagar

Piano Recital by Balazs Fulei

Enjoy an evening of piano recitals by Balazs Fulei at Mazda Hall, who will perform a programme of J. S. Bach: Italian Concerto, BWV 971; F. Schubert: 4 impromptus, Op. 90 and F. Liszt: Sonata. Fulei was a prize winner at a number of national

and international competitions. He was also selected twice to be soloist of the New Masters on Tour concert series by the International Holland Music Sessions. When: June 21, 6:30 pm Where: Mazda Hall Camp

Fete de la Musique

Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan Pune in collaboration with Alliance Francaise de Pune and Amanora Town Centre celebrates international day of music on 21st June 2015. The Fête de la Musique originated in the year 1982 in France and thereafter has become popular in the whole world. Every year, people from over 100 countries – from Paris, London, Berlin, Havana, Nairobi and Tokio to name a few; celebrate the variety of music. Being an open event, Fete de la Musique creates a stage to present one’s own music. A guitarist, a singer or a DJ; a capella Ensemble or a metal band – all genres and combinations are allowed. This shows that music crosses all the borders and creates space for acceptance. When: June 21 Where: Amanora Town Centre, Hadapsar

Mahesh Dattani’s ‘Hasmukh Sahab Ki Wasihat’

Lost The Plot - Pune’s first open air cinema-lounge is hosting a weekend of Cineplays. They will be screening Mahesh Dattani’s ‘Hasmukh Sahab ki Wasihat’. A dominating business tycoon leaves behind a will that will ensure his continued control over his family even from his grave; but the ghost of the patriarch learns a few truths from his mistress’s new-found presence in his household. Will his death go un-avenged? Did his life go unlived? The play stars Mohan Agashe as the indomitable Hasmukh Sahab. Catch this immensely hilarious Cineplay under the stars, with a pair of wireless headphones and a chilled drink at hand. When: June 21, 7:30 pm Where: Lost The Plot, Season’s Mall Aundh

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DIL DHADAKNE DO INOX: Amanora Town Centre 09:00 AM09:45 AM10:30 AM11:00 AM11:45 AM01:10 PM01:55 PM02:25 PM03:10 PM04:35 PM05:20 PM05:50 PM06:35 PM08:00 PM08:45 PM09:15 PM10:00 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 09:30 AM11:30 AM01:05 PM03:10 PM04:40 PM06:10 PM06:40 PM08:15 PM09:45 PM10:15 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 08:05 AM09:00 AM10:15 AM10:30 AM10:45 AM11:15 AM12:15 PM12:35 PM01:50 PM02:05 PM02:20 PM02:50 PM03:50 PM04:10 PM05:25 PM05:40 PM05:55 PM06:25 PM07:25 PM07:45 PM09:00 PM09:15 PM09:30 PM10:00 PM11:00 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi 09:30 AM11:45 AM12:45 PM03:00 PM04:00 PM05:00 PM07:15 PM09:30 PM10:30 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 09:00

AM10:00 AM11:00 AM11:45 AM12:30 PM01:35 PM02:35 PM03:20 PM04:05 PM06:10 PM06:55 PM07:40 PM08:45 PM09:45 PM10:30 PM11:15 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 09:00 AM10:10 AM12:15 PM02:50 PM04:00 PM06:20 PM07:30 PM09:50 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 08:45 AM10:00 AM11:55 AM01:15 PM03:30 PM04:30 PM07:00 PM08:00 PM10:30 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 09:00 AM10:30 AM12:00 PM02:05 PM03:35 PM05:40 PM07:10 PM09:15 PM10:00 PM10:45 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 09:00 AM09:40 AM10:20 AM11:45 AM12:30 PM01:15 PM01:55 PM02:35 PM03:20 PM04:05 PM04:50 PM05:30 PM06:10 PM06:55 PM07:40 PM08:30 PM09:05 PM09:45 PM10:30 PM10:50 PM11:15 PM Victory Theatre: Camp, Pune 09:30 AM12:45 PM04:01 PM10:30 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 09:00 AM10:15 AM11:20 AM12:20 PM01:45 PM02:50 PM03:50 PM05:15 PM06:20 PM07:20 PM08:45 PM09:50 PM E-SQUARE Konark: Kondhwa 08:45 AM09:00 AM11:45 AM12:01 PM02:15 PM05:15 PM07:45 PM08:15 PM10:30 PM10:45 PM Vasant Cinema : Budhwar Peth 01:00 PM07:00 PM10:00 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinema 09:00 AM09:45 AM12:05 PM01:00 PM03:20 PM04:15 PM06:30 PM07:20 PM09:45 PM10:30 PM City Pride: Satara Road 09:00 AM10:00 AM12:05 PM01:15 PM03:10 PM04:20 PM06:20 PM07:30 PM09:30 PM10:35 PM Neelayam Theatre: Sadashiv Peth 12:00 PM03:15 PM06:30 PM09:45 PM City Pride: R Deccan 09:00 AM11:30 AM12:00 PM03:15 PM04:45 PM06:30 PM09:30 PM10:00 PM E-SQUARE: University Road 08:30 AM09:00 AM09:30 AM10:01 AM11:30 AM12:15 PM01:00 PM02:30 PM03:30 PM05:30 PM07:00 PM07:45 PM08:30 PM08:45 PM10:30 PM10:45 PM City Pride: Kothrud 08:00 AM09:00 AM09:45 AM10:55 AM12:15 PM02:00 PM03:30 PM06:45 PM07:30 PM10:00 PM10:35 PM

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Go monochrome this monsoon

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Shopping

What’s black, white and chic all over? The monochrome trend, that’s what By June Biswas

ake sure there are no grey areas in your wardrobe with our pick of the best monochromatic fashion buys in the city.

Monochrome is having a fashion moment and so are stripes. Combine the two for off-the-scale stylishness. We have a feeling these pretty black and white flats are going to make it into our wardrobe in no time. Where: Blue Jay, Wanowrie Price: Rs 750

Move over LBD, our loyalties have now switched to the little white dress. Perfect for both day and night wear, the LWD transitions effortlessly white the little black dress is definitely not what we would like to wear during the day. Where: Busy Bee, KP Price: Rs 1250

In a closet full of season-specific trends, the white dress shirt is the very definition of a wardrobe staple. Where: Ridz Castell KP Price: On request

Whether you’re channeling Audrey Hepburn or Beyonce, there’s no denying that pearls add instant chic to any outfit. These adorable earrings are perfect to add an Audrey-esque elegance to your look. Where: Blue Jay, Wanowrie Price: Rs 150

This fitted corset-style top accentuates your figure by defining your collarbone and neckline. The maxi skirt has a long slit in the front which makes it appropriate for a special occasion. The pieces look great when worn together or as separates too. Where: Envy KP; Price: Top: Rs 899; Skirt: Rs 1,250

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“Learn how to cook the basics”

Celebrity chef and TV host Vicky Ratnani talks about his first meal and why you shouldn’t become a chef just to appear on television By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath @shetty_anjali

hef Vicky Ratnani recently travelled all the way to China to receive the Best Vegetarian Book Award, for Vicky Goes Veg, at Gourmand World Cookbooks Award. Although excited about the felicitation, he believes awards should only be looked at as a means of motivation

and encouragement. One should not get carried away on winning an award or feel discouraged when one doesn’t get one. In the city to conduct a Mexican food workshop at Godrej Nature’s Basket, he shares tips and cooking methods of delicacies like Jalapeno pimento stuffed mushroom caps, Quesadillas with queso and refried beans, Tomato corn salsa and Mexican rice. “Mexican cuisine is

all about chillies. I am often asked for substitutes in cuisines to suit Indian palate. If you are using a substitute then it does not remain authentic. These recipes can be best made in any Indian household,” says Vicky. The chef grins as he remembers the time he cooked his first ever meal. He was about nine and a boy scout. “It was a potato vegetable, which turned out salty, undercooked with burnt jeera and garlic. To add to the nightmare, I added sugar in the dal. After this, the dish that I will always be proud of is Lasagna Bolognaise which I made in college. I had freshly rolled the pasta myself. My teachers were motivating and encouraging,” he adds. If not in the kitchen, Vicky loves to spend his time listening to music, reading, travelling and going on long walks. Markets intrigue him and he loves visiting them to get a whiff of local ingredients. “My mother’s biryani and a meal at The French Laundry in Napa Valley are my most memorable meals. When it comes to comfort food, dum biryani and rajma chawal are what I crave for,” says Vicky, who swears by South Indian cuisine. “Everything

from the flavours, to the cooking techniques amaze me. There are so much variety in terms of vegetables and preparations. I absolutely love the food.” He is currently working with Everstone Capital that owns Harry’s Café and Bar across the

globe. “I don’t know about my own restaurant but I would love to get Harry’s to Pune,” says the chef, who warns aspiring chefs, “Learn how to cook the basics and do not take up cooking just to appear on television.” anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com

YOUR CHOW AROUND TOWN Weekday Value Lunch Combo’s at Chili

Special Lobster Menu

Spinach and Corn Quiche and Mini Quiches. When: Till June 30 Where: Lobby Lounge, Hyatt Pune, Nagar Road

Dosai Festival

Chili’s American Grill & Bar serves lunch combos starting at Rs 400 (inclusive of service charge and all taxes). This offer is available on weekdays (Monday - Friday) between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM. The menu includes a two course meal with a soup/salad and a main course along with cold drinks. The lunch combo includes a variety of signature dishes like Burgers, Quesadillas, Fajitas and Pastas. When: Till June 30 Where: Chili’s, Phoenix Market City Mall, Viman Nagar

Level 12 will be presenting its guests with a Special Lobster Menu. The special menu will focus on the use of lobsters in form of kebabs, curries and biryani. Some of the items on the menu are Achari Lobster Tikka, Whisky Flamed Tandoori Lobster, Lobster Tak a Tak, Lobster Masala with Amritsari Kulcha, Lobster ka Salan and Hyderabadi Lobster Biryani. When: Till June 20 Where: Level 12, DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel, Chinchwad

Quiche and Tart Fest

The Lobby Lounge is hosting a special Quiche and Tart Festival to welcome the rains. You can enjoy a variety of sweet as well as savoury delicacies like Fruit Tarts, Pop Tarts, Caramelised Onion Tarts, Cheese and Olive Quiche,

Novotel is hosting a 10-day Dosai Festival at The Square, with different types of crispy as well as fluffy dosas. Some of the special treats at the festival includes non-vegetarian dosai with generous chicken kheema filling, sandwich dosa, pizza uttapam with multiple varieties of chutneys and special filter coffee. Treat yourselves to this South Indian favourite in a buffet spread along with other Indian and Asian delicacies and desserts. The dinner buffet is prices at Rs 949 for adults, Rs 499 for kids and additional Rs 50 for one serving of filter coffee. When: Till June 21 Where: Square, Novotel Hotel, Vimannagar

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FISHY TALES

Meeta Makhecha, owner of The Flour Works, shares tips on relishing anchovies By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath @shetty_anjali

nchovies offer a mix of flavour and health benefits. A small amount of anchovies are enough to add flavour to sauces, salads, pastas and pizza. You may not turn a fan of this salty pick immediately since it takes a while for the taste to grow on you. The saltwater forage fish deliver great benefits through fatty acids, protein and other basic nutrients.

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Meeta Makhecha, owner of The Flour Works at Kalyani Nagar, shares, “Anchovies are basically used as taste enhancers in European cuisines. Since they are salty, they’re often used as a replacement for salt. They are commonly used as pizza toppings, dressing for salads like Caesar Salad, and so on.” Classic recipes of Worcestershire and Remoulade Sauce contain anchovies. These small sea water fish are about three inches in size. To season one cup of Caesar

Clockwise Pizza with anchovy toppings; anchovy dip and Meeta Makhecha

INDULGE Salad, you will need just four anchovy fi llets. Anchovies can be often confused with sardines but they are distinctively different in taste and flavour. When soaked in cold water, anchovies loose the salty flavour. The taste of a canned anchovy or anchovy paste will never be the same as that of a fresh catch. You can store leftover anchovies in a sealed container covered with olive oil. ANCHOV Y DIP Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tbsp mustard 2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp garlic powder Anchovy fi llets, drained and chopped Method Combine ingredients until smooth. Fold in minced anchovies. Cover and refrigerate for two hours. anjali.shetty @goldensparrow.com

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Game of cards

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Features

Wanna get your own theme card?

Ranjani Iyengar, owner at Pink Whistle Man Cards, specialises in designing quirky and customised wedding cards. When asked about the changing trends in wedding invitations, she says, “Earlier people chose only traditional cards only but now trends are changing. Youngsters today are willing to experiment. They want something that they can relate to. The demand for quirky cards has increased. We get requests from a lot of young couples who have no qualms of getting really crazy with their invitations”. Absolutely anything can inspire wedding card designers and couple looking to a little funk to their special day. “With the onset of monsoon, the umbrella logo with beach elements incorporated in the invitation card is really in. People want to experiment with the rain and everything related to it,” Ranjani states.

By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab

t turns out that, now, you can judge a wedding by its invitation card. Young couples are stepping away from staid ideas associated with a wedding and a customised invitation gives them a chance to share a teaser of their big plans for the D-day. When it comes to deciding on a

wedding invitation most couples go with something that is relevant to a decided colour scheme. Though there is nothing wrong with the traditional invite, it’s just that sometimes it’s nice to mix things up and inject a little fun into your invitations. If you’re still looking for inspiration, read on and meet some couples who really knew how to funk up their wedding.

Life in a notebook

A newspaper to say it all

hanush RL and Pratibha wanted to bring in the old world romantic charm while also showing off their sense of humour in their wedding card. They created a classic folded newspaper style invitation complete with various sections to provide guests with all of the important, and fun, details of their wedding to follow. “I was very keen on finding a very unique invitation for our wedding. After seeing several designs, we decided to have a customised

one as we always thought invitations that we choose should suit us as a whole. We wanted to include words about the importance of marriage by including quotes as well as have our pictures in the invitation, so we thought of a newspaper template,” says Pratibha. The couple planned out each and every section of the paper. “This newspaper format was apt for us as we had to include many details about our wedding and family. Also, it was unique and elegant,” she adds.

Turn all of your life experiences into a wedding card that you can keep forever. This is why Vaibhav Wagh and Pooja Desai chose their card to be a booklet, which they can read forever after. “I have seen many wedding cards and I wanted mine to be different. I chose a book because I wanted to share my journey of love with others. I have included letters to thank people without whom the wedding wouldn’t be possible,” says Vaibhav. The background of the book is dedicated to SP College, where the couple first met. An article is dedicated to the professors and class mates, who have supported them over the years. “We dated for around eight years. We have written about the restaurant where we used to go for dates, even mentioned the manager and the staff, who had become our friends,” says Vaibhav.

Back to schoool

boring classes. The programme details have been treated like a time table. Additionally, we had a scrap book at our wedding with coloured pencils next to it for guests to write down little notes and wishes. It brought together the theme well. Also, as giveaways to our friends, we thought of a goody bag with lollipops and candies that as kids we would love,” says Rishi.

Invites sent out by families are usually formal and traditional. Sheena Agarwaal and Amish Singhal certainly didn’t want to send the same out to their friends. They wanted to personalise the invitations as each of their friend’s character matched those in the famous TV series, Friends. “Every friend, who is making it to my wedding, shares a long history with me

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DDLJ revisted Box full of matches Sakshi Verma and Shantanu Garg believe they are the perfect match that’s why they chose the theme of a match box. The wedding cards feature the couple’s names, event details, and classic quotes about love. “We started thinking about different themes and decided that the matches-aremade-in-heaven theme. We narrowed in on the match box idea, which we thought would be cool to implement. We contacted the designer to help us develop the idea further and she did a fabulous job with it. Everyone just loved our card a lot,” recalls Shantanu.

Friends for life

Rishi Girdhar and Nitesh Kukreja chose to make it evident that they had met in school with their wedding card. The material of the envelope is akin to brown-paper, which covers text books and copies and the label has been designed like a name label sticker. “The background of the card is like a notebook and there are little scribbles here and there as we would do during

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hence we have shared so many jokes and conversations between us. Both of us wanted to use the crux of our relationship and intertwine it with the story we share with our friends. Hence, the concept of a Friends-inspired wedding card,” explains Sheena. The couple were such Friendsgroupies that they even had names each

other after them. “We had nicknames from the show for each othernd it got interesting when we realised how we were like the characters in the show. I was the Rachael of the group and the only character missing was Ross. I soon realised that Amish is so Ross! He is caring and geeky. We just took it from there,” adds Sheena.

This is the movie that cemented Kajol and SRK as the perfect Bollywood couple ever. With this idea in mind Ritam Bhatnagar chose the theme for his wedding card, as he believes that his love for Megha Bhatnagar is an everlasting one. “The idea was pretty simple. My profession is related to films and my wife is a radio jockey. We wanted to have our professions reflect in our wedding card so that families on both sides can know each other. Also, as both of us are into the creative field, we were sure we didn’t want our card to be like what people usually have. So, we came up with a very contemporary card which had our story - how I convinced Megha to marry me - reflected on it,” grins Ritam.

Life imprisonment This couple dealt with the stress of planning the wedding planning with a generous dose of humour. Vaishnavi and Rajesh Reddy took thinking out of the box to a little extreme for their wedding invitation. “Our designer gave us a couple of brilliant ideas and we picked this one as we related to it the most. All we had to do is give enough information about our personalities and the invitation was done. The behind-bars-theme suited my husband the most as he is notorious for being quite a bully. And me being his partner-in-life just loved the ‘partner-in-crime’ idea,” says Vaishnavi.

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THRILL OF DRIVING

VOLVO LAUNCHES NEW

V40 LUXURY HATCH

IN INDIA

By Tushar Burman @tburman

olvo sells five different models in various categories in India, and while we’ve driven and appreciated many of them, their sales figures tend to lag the established European competition. Until recently, the V40 Cross Country was the only luxury hatch (or similar) vehicle from the India stables. That’s changed now with the launch of the proper V40 hatch. At prices starting at Rs 24.75 lakh (ex-Delhi) for the D3 Kinetic variant, the car is aggressively priced and good value for what it offers. Volvo hasn’t moved any goalposts with the V40. The

The R-Design variant gets a sporty interior and panoramic glass (fixed) roof

only engine on offer is the 152PS/350Nm diesel using a 6-speed automatic transmission. It’s a decent drivetrain, but not

Renault launches Lodgy Premium STEPWAY edition

exactly meant for spirited driving. Of course, Volvo is known for their exemplary safety features, and the V40 is no slouch. The hatch can

The Lodgy is an interesting MPV, externally sized somewhere between a Maruti Ertiga and the full-sized Toyota Innova. When we drove it at the launch earlier this year, we were impressed with its roominess and decent performance. It was always meant to be a ‘segment breaker’ and the STEPWAY edition goes one further. Renault is calling this India’s fi rst “crossover MPV”. We aren’t entirely sure what they mean, but there are changes in the trim bits. Renault has put on a new grille, the roof rails are a different colour, and the all-important skid plates (which, evidently, entitles anyone

prevent accidents up to 50kmph by braking automatically in case of an inattentive driver. There’s a park-assist function that can execute perfect parallel parking every time (though curiously, a parking camera is an ‘accessory’) and the V40 is even available with a unique ‘pedestrian airbag’ that reduces injuries to people you may inadvertently run down. With our sort of traffic, we’re not sure how useful this feature would be, a bit like the proximity parking alarms that we usually keep off in traffic. The Volvo V40 R-Design variant is also available, at a price of Rs 27.7 lakh (ex-Delhi), which includes more bells and whistles including a panoramic (but fi xed) front-to-back glass roof. We’ll have a test drive for you on these pages soon. tushar@goldensparrow.com

in the industry to call their vehicle a “crossover”) are present. The STEPWAY edition is a cosmetic refresh of the top-end Lodgy, so expect maximum equipment, including ABS with EBD, three row AC with individual controls, electrically adjustable mirrors, cruise control and so on. The engine remains the 110PS/245Nm K9K common-rail diesel engine mated to a segment-fi rst 6-speed manual transmission. There’s also a 7” touchscreen entertainment system with navigation. The RxZ 110PS 8-seater is available for Rs 11.99 lakh, while the 7-seater is Rs 12.29 lakh, ex-Delhi.

Succeeding the Cross Country, the V40 hatch is good value for the segment, considering its class-leading safety features

Hero launches slightly more powerful, efficient Passion Pro Can you name all of Hero MotoCorp’s motorcycles? Neither can we, but chances are you’ve heard of and seen the Passion Pro. A premium cousin of the world bestselling Splendor, the Passion Pro has been updated with slight changes. The engine now makes 8.05Nm @ 5000rpm and 8.3PS @ 8000rpm. If you can feel that over the previous model, you probably have the most sensitive posterior in the galaxy. Cosmetically, there’s a flush-mounted fuel fi ller cap, and digital-analog hybrid console, which they claim improves readability. A 240mm disc brake is present, which is always useful and about par for the course, considering the increasing competition from players like Bajaj and Mahindra that are pushing the boundaries of value in these segments. The new Passion Pro is available in eight colours and is priced at Rs 50,057 exMumbai.

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This Teekhii Chhurii will brighten up your home Pooja Ajmera creates beautiful art using just paper and knives By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab

he brings an interesting attitude to the traditional folk art of paper cutting. That is, perhaps, the best way to explain the Batman and Joker motifs that sit beside a declaration of love for beer. Pooja Ajmera Sanghi is giving Sanjhi, an intricate paper-cutting art form from Mathura, a modern twist. So, if you’ve got some moolah to spare and a few walls in the house that look bare, look up Teekhii Chhurii and be inspired. All of Pooja’s paper-cut artwork are originally designed, and painstakingly hand cut by her. She is a one woman army, who also handles the marketing and logistics of the brand all by herself. Pooja holds a degree in MBA and after working for a year, she realised that a corporate life was not something she wanted pursue. “After MBA, I

got a nice job in a leading executive search company but I was always inclined towards art. I soon realised that I wanted to start something of my own. So I quit my job to start Teekhii Chhurii,” says Pooja. The artist has another interesting story to tell as she talks about her first brush with the artform. “Two years ago, I was confused about what to get my sister in law on her birthday. I sketched a freehand design and started cutting

its borders then I framed it and that was her gift. Everybody in the family loved it. I started getting orders from my friends after seeing that work and that’s how Teekhii Chhurii came into existence,” she recalls. Pooja uses sharp blades to make paper cuts. The cutting process requires enormous skill, concentration and patience. The work is created out of a single sheet of archival-quality paper before

being framed in glass. “These works are painstakingly hand cut and are not laser cuts, prints, or paintings. My favourite project is making a storyboard. I love it when someone’s life comes alive on a piece of paper,” shares Pooja. Turning a single sheet of paper into beautiful art is not easy. Every design needs to be planned and the slightest mistake can ruin the entire project. The process starts with a personal interaction with

her clients about their interests and life in general. Based on the interactions, Pooja goes back to her drawing board to conceptualise a story revolving around important moments in the client’s life and their interests. She then draws them out on paper. She picks up her surgical knife and patiently cuts the design step by step. “This artform demands patience and a lot of concentration. The tricky part is to identify the portions to cut out and the portions to retain,” she adds. The beauty of paper-cut is that they can all be customised and every design is different from the other. All products are priced based on their size, detailing, and time spent in making each paper-cut. The art has subtly changed Pooja too. She agrees she is the most impatient soul on the planet, but give her a piece of paper and a knife and she gets into her own zone where nothing gets in her way. “I would describe it as stress buster. Sometimes, I work till four in the morning, not because someone asks me to but because I am passionate about the art,” she adds. It hasn’t been an easy ride for Pooja though. She has learnt everything about Sanjhi on her own. When asked about her inspiration she says, “I gather inspiration from things around me. From the nature to people I meet in day to day life, everything inspires me. I make everything come alive on paper through a paper-cut”. zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com

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Farm waste turns into art Rahul Raut

Artist Ramesh Baheti has come up with a unique collage art that is made out of agricultural waste By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab

ach of his labour of love requires nearly four to five months of dedicated effort. Over the last 36 years, he has patiently converted farm waste into large portraits, even winning international awards along the way. For 56-year-old Ramesh Baheti, patience is his most cherished virtue. After completing a diploma course in art from Aurangabad, Ramesh moved to Pune to earn a living. He switched a couple of jobs before realising that his passion for art was much more important than the security of a 9 am to 5 pm job. That’s when he quit his job to pursue collage art full time. “During a visit to my native village, Ambejogai, I noticed that the farmers would burn the wheat lids, as it decomposed at a very slow speed, and cattle too do not eat it. I thought of using these straws to make a collage,” recalls Ramesh. The portraits are made on 2.5ft by 3.5 ft pieces of plywood. The wheat lids are pasted on the plywood before the artist carefully

burns the lids to achieve the required shades. “I found out that the lids, when burned, catch fire immediately. The colour of the straws changes to brown, dark brown or black. I first sketch the outline, then slice the straws and paste them in small pieces on one large portrait. I have never used colours till date,” he explains, adding that a larger portrait would require

Guys, Adonis is watching The Greek demi-god, considered the archetype for handsome men, is looking for company and women couldn’t be happier. In fact, a recent survey revealed that women prefer men with tidy hair and we are not talking about facial hair alone By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath

men are spending a lot of time and attention towards personal styling and grooming. The Indian male is becoming experimental with ever changing taste and style preferences. There was a clear shift from manual to electric shavers not very long ago but now there is trend observed that men are getting more and more conscious about their overall body grooming rather than just grooming their facial hair. This is a direct result of the fact that men are increasingly becoming style conscious and are taking that extra effort to look good.” While men have started to pay more attention to what the mirror is saying, even women are becoming vocal about their likes and dislikes. “Chest hair is a major put off. I

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good sense of humour, compassion and affection would get you attention. But well-groomed body hair might just be able to get you a date on Saturday night. According to a survey on male grooming, 65 per cent women admitted that they prefer a well-groomed man, and 72 per cent of the respondents clearly stated that they only like men with well-groomed chest hair. Styling has evolved and grooming products are now evolving from utility towards aspiration. Anurita Chopra, director marketing – personal care, Philips Consumer Lifestyle India, which conducted the survey, says, “Male grooming as a category is evolving exponentially. With India being a youthcentric country the reception of male grooming has been very well received and accepted as

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greater detailing. Each portrait is priced at Rs 2 lakh. “Creating expressive eyes and varying skin tones is not an easy task. It takes a lot of concentration and patience,” the artist says. In the past three decades, Ramesh has created over 50 portraits of artists like the late Pt Bhimsen Joshi, apart from several political leaders. His first piece of art was a portrait of

am completely against it. I prefer men with hair on their scalp and jaw line, not anywhere else,” says Priyanka Sood, a student. The survey reveals that women are becoming observant towards men’s body grooming. 65 per cent women insist that it is one of the factors that impact their choice of a spouse or partner. The top areas of concern are hair in the armpits and intimate areas. When asked whether they would be comfortable if their partner has chest hair showing from his sexy V-neck tee, 32 per cent women stated that they would refuse to step out of the house with someone sporting such a look. Another 30 per cent would, however, try to convince their partner to clean the hair off before stepping out. What they were asked? Men Have you ever considered using a grooming product for body grooming? Do you read up on manscaping or body grooming to get more information? Have you ever taken your partner’s opinion on body hair removal/ body grooming? Women How much does body hair impact your choice in your spouse/partner? Have you ever discussed your opinion regarding body hair removal with your partner? Does your partner indulge in body grooming? Which part of the body would you want your partner to consider first for hair removal?

Features his 82-year-old grandmother. Last year, he had sent photographs of two of his portraits to be considered for a competition organised by the US-based Focus Point Inter nat iona l Online Art Gallery. One of them was the portrait titled Vintage Lady while the other was titled Obama. C u r a t o r Elizabeth Merchant conveyed to him that two of his collage works were adjudged first place and second place in the portrait category. It is noteworthy that there were nine American judges, and all of them gave the first and second ranks to the portraits created by the Pune-based artist. zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com

Over 40 per cent men believe that excessive body hair do turn off their partner. 70 per cent men would like to know more about the best tools to remove body hair – all for the sake of intimacy. Songwriter and singer Siddharth Banerjee says, “I have hairy legs like most Indian men and I would not mind getting rid of it for work or maybe a girlfriend, who wants to experiment something.” For men, hair in armpits and intimate areas of women are top concern. “It’s not about hair but about hygiene. Hair should be short or trimmed to maintain cleanliness. For women armpit hair is a big turn off,” says Pratik Salunkhe, student. While 65 per cent women are open to speaking to their partners about their body grooming preferences, 60 per cent men are influenced by their partners. As men get increasingly curious about body grooming, 55 per cent men turned towards men’s magazines, mobile apps, men’s blogs and websites for answers. Interestingly, women too are taking charge of grooming their partners and 50 per cent women pick up men’s magazines for body grooming information. Stylist S Jitesh admits that men have begun to get more conscious about their grooming. “Earlier, it was only about haircuts and trimming a beard but now we have clients ask us about hair removal creams and razors that are safe for armpits and intimate areas. Hair removal creams should be completely avoided because they are not made for male skin. A trimmer or shaver should be used with utmost care,” Jitesh advises. anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com

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All perked up for a night of percussions

On a tired Friday night, Taal Inc’s drum circle pepped up the mood at Eurkisa making the evening truly enjoyable By Manasi Shroff

ere are some things to remember when you’re stepping out for a live performance to end the hectic week. Wear something comfortable and printed, which allows you to dance freely without worrying about the skirt being too short or the dress being too tight. Unwinding was the keyword and girls were seen in interesting shorts, maxi dresses and easy dresses. On the other hand, the men were all about funky kurtas and jeans or Taal Inc merchandise as they kept the traditional quotient up. It was a night where Euriska, at Koregaon Park, took a fl ight into traditional Africa and everyone on board was thrilled with the transformation. Raveena Sakiri stood carefree in her white crop top with a tribal printed blue palazzo appreciating the rhythm of the drums. The young third year psychology student and a WHAT? manager with an energy drink brand surely exuded interest in everything that happened around. She accessorised with a simple neckpiece and made a lot of way for her curls. Claiming to not be a very fashion conscious girl, Raveena’s relaxed sense of style comes to her naturally. “I even borrowed these shoes from my

mother,” she exclaimed. India’s only TTM certified professor, Djembefola Varun Venkit rocked the stage with his drumming skills as Taal Inc performed its unique tunes. Wearing uber-comfortable dhoti pants and a sleeveless tee with a drum hanging around his neck, Varun stole the show with his talent and style sense. The little ponytail and the juttis added to the cool drummer’s style and he totally justified the ‘traditional’ attire. The entire look was collected from various small cities and villages of the country.

Crop top – A gift from an uncle Palazzo pants – Fashion and You Neckpiece – Fashion and You Sling bag and shoes – Mom’s wardrobe.

WHERE’S THE PARTY TONIGHT FIDDLECRAFT LIVE Come and enjoy the super rocking sounds of Fiddlecraft as they play live at the Pumproom Pubtown. Fiddlecraft is a fusion band formed in Pune city in 2013. The band is not restricted to any artist or genre of neither music nor any form of music. It’s open for all and any regional artist in the country. The current genres played by the band are mainly fusion and hard rock; however their focus now is also on Blues, Jazz, Celtic, Indian Classical, Afrikaan, and all other types of acoustic and electronic music. In their first few performances itself the band has created a huge fan following and their list of clients are now extending to the second page of the book. One thing is for sure - there is no stopping the fiddlecrafter’s from making their voices and music heard. When: June 21 Where: Pumproom Pubtown, Yerwada

ARTIST ALOUD VH1 WORLD MUSIC DAY WITH INDIVA Artist Aloud and VH1 come together this World Music day to create and support Independent Music, with new talent and some of the biggest names in the Independent scene to share a stage. What better way to celebrate the day than watching Indiva taking the stage Live at Hard Rock Cafe, Pune. Catch these four extremely talented musicians and beautiful divas as they will mesmerize and entertain you with their blend Hindustani, elements of jazz, classical and World Music. It’s a night of celebration when Pune stops and stands still to support music all at once. When: June 21 Where: Hard Rock Café, Koregaon park

SANTORINI AFTERGLOW FEAT KOHRA Designed to explore a raw, futuristic and enigmatic style of dance music, Kohra aka Madhav Shorey harmonises a range of sonic dimensions into an ever-expanding sphere of musical ideas. Kohra has played at many festivals and clubs across the world. Sharing stage with global pioneers such as Pete Tong, Deadmau5, Dubfire, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Josh Wink, Christian Smith and Oliver

Huntemann amongst many others has helped him hone a unique. Over the last few years, his productions have appeared on many reputed international labels such as Traum, Sui Generiz, Patent Skillz, Mexa, Black Swan, Dark Face, Sensum Digital and Monocline Records. Additionally, the likes of Arjun Vagale, Joran Van Pol, Schubert, Hatzler, Gaga, Miguel Bastida and Paul Strive - some of whom are signed to leading labels such as Senso Sounds, Minus and SCI+TEC - have played out his music at countless international arenas. As one of the country’s most prolific artists, he pushes forward his sound aesthetics via his label Qilla Records, which he set up in 2009. So get set to party this weekend. When: June 21 Where: Euriska, Koregaon park

THE WEEKEND OF ROCK AT HIDDEN PLACE! It’s a weekend of rock at Hidden Place – The Hangout, Koregaon Park! On Saturday DJ Denzil will spin out some of the best in Retro, Alternative, and Indie Rock, while on Sunday DJ Shashank will play Classic, Punk, and Pop Rock. And that’s not all, Happiness Hours till 8pm all weekend! Head on over and indulge in Beer, Rock music, and delicious food! Where: Hidden Place – The Hangout When: June 21 Call: 91 20 6621 5922

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Tale of Jhatka Bhel By Rahul Raut Pune is well known for its tangy chaat. One of the better known chaat joints is Jhatka Bhel in Shivaji Nagar. Back in 1949, Jhatka Bhel was started by Yadunath Prasad Yadav. Today Radheshyam Yadav, his grandson runs the business. He sells bhel on a small handcart, and serves hundreds of customers each day. “We served the usual bhel puri, but my grandfather had a habit of jolting his neck in an amusing manner and hence we became known as Jhatka bhel,” says RadheshaHe is unable to hide unekar yam. a sense of pride when he says, “Whoever comes here once, will definitely come again. We have so many customers who have bhel only from here.” Radheshyam has taken over the family business, and serves bhel normally unlike his grandfather, yet the taste remains the same. Lesser time spent talking and more time on work is Radheshyam’s funda in life. feedback.tgs@goldensparrow.com

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attractive person: Smile The perfect start to a day is: With a bright smile n Positive energy Your fitness regimen: Hahaha.. Hav recently discovered a place called ‘GYM’.. Your food indulgence: Chaat.. Cheese..Chocolates Books by your bedside: I have a dream The first site you visit when you fire up your comp: Google Your favourite city: Inevitably Pune.. Ideal holiday: Goa (As told to Anjali Shetty-Shirsath)

Step out in style this monsoon As the dark clouds grumble and the city readies for the rain, simply following these fashion tips to make the best of the downpour

t is not easy to decide what to wear on a rainy · Try and stick to colours that do not bleed. day. Make dressing up in monsoon quick and · Wear your summer culottes, palazzos or skirts easy with these tips from well-known designer above the ankle length to avoid messy puddles and Nataasha Dubliish to have a fashionable monsoon. ruining your outfit right away. · Monsoon is the perfect time to wear sleeve less · Along with frill and fuzz-free clothes, try and tops, asymmetrical hemline tunics with short skirts. keep your hair simple. Neat cuts that do not require Kurtis and tees can be teamed with culottes much styling would be perfect. Styles can for a fuzz-free look. be accentuated with hair accessories such as · It is best to avoid denims and knits as colorful pins or headbands. they lose shape when wet or dresses with too · You could also wear monochrome much frill. This is the time for straight and jumpsuits in electric blue, pink, or simple cuts. black with a nice belt and flip flops for a · To get into the rain-drenched mood, fashionable yet casual look. wear Indigo, cobalt blue or even creams . · Wear versatile clothing. For To stand out, wear brighter hues of pinks, daytime you can wear shorts with a tee Nataasha Dubliish blues, or orange. and accessories. Add a light jacket for an · Do not forget the power of accessories. evening out. You can always team up colourful earrings · At work, you can team a kurti with with a beaded or chunky bracelet with flip flops. palazzo, and for a night out transform a crop top and Team up funky-coloured or printed umbrellas, gum palazzo with accessories. (As told to Zainab Kantawala) boots and rain coats.

Kareena is happy for Shahid, might attend wedding

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ctress Kareena Kapoor Khan is quite “happy” to hear about the upcoming wedding of her ex-boyfriend Shahid Kapoor and says she might attend the D-day. Kareena, 34, and the “Haider” star dated each other for three years before separating in 2007. The 34-year-old actor is getting married to a Delhi girl, Mira Rajput, soon. “I was aware about his marriage. Shahid had told me he is getting married. I am happy. Marriage is a beautiful commitment and I wish him all the best,” Kareena told PTI in an interview. When asked if she has any piece of advice for Shahid, Kareena, who has been married to actor Saif Ali Khan for three years now, said, “I am nobody to advise anyone.” On attending Shahid’s wedding, if invited, she said, “Yes, I would.” Before his wedding bells rang, Shahid was linked to a series of Bollywood actresses, including, Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha, Nargis Fakhri, Bipasha Basu, Anushka Sharma and Huma Qureshi.

Portman wants female director for biopic Actress Natalie Portman is in negotiations to play Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in an upcoming biopic and wants a female director on board. The 34-yearold actress has an objection to the gender disparity among working Hollywood directors. Ginsburg revealed the project’s progress was delayed because Portman had been holding out for female director. “Natalie Portman came to talk to me about the film landing a female director, and we had a very good conversation,” Ginsburg, 82, said. “And one thing, interesting, that she insisted on, it held up the project for a while, she said, ‘I want the director

to be a woman. There are not enough women in this industry. There are many talented out there.’ And now they do have a woman director”. ‘Diary of Teenage Girl’ director Marielle Heller is in talks to helm the film, which covers the ent irety of the justice’s legal career. PTI

Intoducing kids to SRK was hard Actor Hrithik Roshan was left confused over introducing Shah Rukh Khan to his kids Hridhaan and Hrehaan. The ‘Bang Bang’ actor, who met Shah Rukh at the Mumbai airport, said he struggled to come up with a name for the ‘Chennai Express’ star. “Dilemma! Didn’t know how to introduce @iamsrk to my boys! Too cool for uncle, full name, 1st name- not respectful. Man of love- too long! Need help. Ideas?,” Hrithik, 41, posted on Twitter. Shah Rukh, 49, also Tweeted that he was happy to see Hrithik and his sons. “Happy to see lil Hrithiks with PTI their dad on way for a holiday.”

I should not be compared with Hrithik: Dhawan Varun Dhawan, known for his brilliant dance moves, says he is too ‘new’ to fall into the league of Bollywood’s best dancers. Varun, 28, who will be next seen in Remo D’Souza’s ‘ABCD 2’, said Hrithik Roshan has been his inspiration behind taking up dance seriously. “I am new. I don’t even think my name should be mentioned in the league of Bollywood’s best dancers like Mithun Chakraborty, Govinda and Hrithik Roshan. “In terms of dancing, Hrithik is an inspiration to our generation. He is brilliant at what he does. That’s his style. My style is different too. So, we should carry on with our own style and don’t compare,” Varun told reporters during the promotion of “ABCD 2” here.

The “Badlapur” star feels it is good that people are comparing the upcoming film, a sequel to the 2013 film “ABCD”, with Hollywood’s “Step Up”. “‘Step Up’ is ‘ABCD 2’ of America. Honestly, the comparison even happened with the first film. But let the audience decide what it feels. It’s flattering that you are comparing us to one of the best dance films,” he said. “ABCD 2” is the story about real life struggles of couple of choreographers, who went on to win the World Hip-Hop dance championship. “Dance is the real star of the film. We rehearsed six months for the dance in the movie. At least physically, this has been the toughest film for me because I had to get in the best shape to play a dancer,” he said.

The former couple will be next seen in ‘Udta Punjab’, though they will not be seen romancing each other. The film also featuring Alia Bhatt and Punjabi star Diljit Dosankh. It revolves around the issue substance abuse in Punjab. “For us to come together in a film the script has to be good. There has never been a script. The script of ‘Udta Punjab’ required us. But we are not opposite each other, it is a three track film. My character is not romantically involved with him... We are part of the same drug drama,” she said. “I am playing a doctor in the film. It is an amazing film... I loved the film. When Abhishek (Chaubey) was narrating me the film I found it brilliant. I wanted to be part of this film. I am sure people will talk about the film once it is released,” she added. Kareena is happy with Shahid’s recent success post his highly-acclaimed Vishal Bhardwaj-directed “Haider”. “I am happy for him. He is doing wonderful work... He is a good actor. I would love to work with him.” PTI

Rita Ora opens up about her split from Calvin Harris Singer Rita Ora has revealed her relationship with DJ Calvin Harris went downhill after the release of her single “I Will Never Let You Down”. The song was written and produced by Harris. In an interview to Marie Claire 24-yearold Ora openly spoke about her break-up with her ex-beau Harris, 31. “There was a reason why I split up with him. And there was a reason why I am at this point in my life, where I feel like I have so much musical freedom, and I don’t have to explain myself to anybody.” she said. “It was more of a thing where I was in awe. I was at that point in my relationship where I felt he could do no wrong. I thought he had my back and that he would never steer me wrong.” she added. Ora and Harris started dating in May 2013 and broke up about a year PTI later.