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MOVIE-REVIEW CULTURE A feel good film by Bagga and his men who Chali chali re decide to set up a trap for the runaway bride in Lahore. Amid a great deal of innocuous mirth, a local policeman Usman Afridi patang mere (Piyush Mishra) joins forces with Bilal to not only keep Bagga at bay but also to ensure that Happy gets the man she loves. chali re Happy Bhag Jayegi is a romantic comedy in which everybody appears to get into serious trouble but nobody dies. In many ways, Happy Bhag Jayegi has an old fash- ioned feel. It seeks to derive humour largely from the situations and the dialogues. But while it sticks to that strategy all the way through, it lacks the punch to make its lines count. The acting is solid all around. Abhay Deol, back in harness after a hiatus, does his very best to prop up the proceedings. Saibal Chatterjee Diana Penty is, however, a bit of a letdown. She is the ful- crum around which the comic romp revolves, but her A comedy with the right ideas, Happy Bhag Jayegi isn't 'Punjabi kudi' act comes off only intermittently. half the film it could have been had writer-director Mudassar Pakistani actress Momal Sheikh, playing the only princi- Aziz injected a little more vigour and imagination into the screenplay. pal character in Happy Bhag Jayegi who does not contribute It hinges on the cross-border mayhem that peppy to the madness unfolding on screen, stands by with suitable Amritsar girl Happy (Diana Penty) unleashes when she, at sternness, watching the action swirl around her. Ashok Sharma tival is organised in the month of May state, kite flying is a popular sport, the behest of her boyfriend Guddu (Ali Fazal), flees her home Ali Fazal, too, is pretty much in the same boat, but the every year.Kite flying also used to be especially in the Jammu to avoid being engaged to a petty politician Bagga (Jimmy actor makes the few scenes that he is given to count. Kite flying is a funfilled activity.It a popular sport in Pakistan and province.Come Janamashtami and Sheirgill). Piyush Mishra is the funniest of the lot: as the bumbling has been practised as a traditional Lahore used to be the hub of kite fly- Rakshabhandan and we have the Inadvertently, her run ends in Lahore, in the home of an cop, he gets some of the best lines of dialogue and delivers sport in India since olden times.Kites ing but it was banned by the Pakistan enthusiastic kite flyers of all age ex-governor, where the latter's son Bilal (Abhay Deol) finds them with just the right blend of bafflement and insouciance. are believed to have been invented in government in 2007 to ensure the groups filling the sky with colourful himself at his wit's end over how to pack her off across the Since most of the story unfolds in Pakistan, rest assured China where materials for kite mak- safety of people kites of various sizes and shapes.The border without her illegal presence in Pakistan blowing up that there are digs galore at that country but mercifully none ing such as silk fabric for high tensile Kites have been used for purposes kites are flown from early in the into a scandal. of them crosses the line of acceptability. strength and resilient bamboo for a other than flying.They find use in mil- morning till dusk and people try their Bilal also has to contend with his no-nonsense fiancee Happy Bhag Jayegi isn't an unalloyed laugh riot by any strong and lightweight framework, itary applications, science and best to cut the strings ot the others' Zoya (Momal Sheikh), a wealthy Lahore businessman's stretch of the imagination. But it isn't a drag either. It deliv- were easily available.From China, metereology, photography, lifting kites to prove their mettle and daughter who he must marry at all cost because his father ers hilarity in small doses and is a passable, mildly funny kites moved to other countries such radio antennae etc.Kites have been skill.Thus, it is a funfilled activity and believes that the union will "change the history of Pakistan". caper film. as Cambodia, Japan, Korea and final- The confusion caused by Happy's arrival is compounded instrumental in research of the must be pursued as such.But over the ly to the Western World.In India, Wright brothers when developing the past few days, there have been inci- kites have been flown since times dents in which many people includ- LIFE STYLE immemorial. They were initially ing children have lost their lives due flown in honour of gods to to awake Kites of various to the 'Chinese manjha'which is used them after a long and deep summer to fly kites. sleep.But then this sport became a sizes and shapes It is coated with finely crushed A green wedding sport of the kings and the Nawabs glass ,metals and other sharp materi- who took keen interest in flyng are flown from als so that it can easily cut the other products. kites.Kite flying, as a tradtional sport Using eco-friendly stationary strings.Many birds have also been of India is practised by all people irre- dawn to dusk injured/killed due to this killer Imagine if your guest list is around 500 people, for spective of religion, community, age which you have to print at least 250-300 invitation cards, thread. According to the estimates of etc.and kites are flown thtoughout filling the sky with bird rescuers,about two thousand for which one tree must be cut down. That’s not some- the year but on eve of such festivals as thing eco-friendly, right? Why not opt for E-Invites? birds are killed every year due to this Makarsankranti, Rakshabandhan colourful kites and killer thread.The use and sale of this You don’t need to send a letter 30 days before so that and Janamashtami, there is more it reaches on time to the receiver, besides that most peo- killer thread has been banned in enthusiasm in kite flyers than on oth- people try their many states including our own state, ple are smartphone savvy these days, so, you can just call er days.It is so popular that an Inter- them, send them an invite on messaging app or can mail but despite ban, some unscruplous national Kite Festival is organised in best to cut the traders are reported to be indulging them. Gujarat in January every year on the However, if you’re not a believer of the technology and themselves in selling this thread in eve of Makar Sankranti, in which peo- strings of the Jammu and thus,playing with the want to send them an invitation card then you can con- ple from across India and the world tact some stationers who offer recycled-paper. Using tree- lives of people.Sometimes, there are take part. kites of others to other unpleasant incidents of chil- free milled paper can be more beneficial and eco-friend- Kites of various sizes and shapes ly and not harm our mother earth. dren falling down from their houses are flown from dawn to dusk filling bring them down. while flying kites from rooftops and Power Of Flower the sky with colourful kites and peo- You want your wedding to be the best? Well of course other high places. ple try their best to cut the strings of first airplane in the late 1800sKites So kites should be flown in open who doesn’t want their wedding to be grand and memo- the kites of others to bring them rable. Just add some flowers to your venue. find mention even in literature.Many grounds and fields with care and par- down.Those who succeed in bringing famous stories based on kites have ents should accompany their young Flowers can add huge impact on your wedding day. As down the kites of others are appreci- also been written, which have children during kite flying.Parents a matter of fact the flowers have the very essence of fill- ated and praised for their precision enriched literature of various lan- also ought to advise their children to ing the whole atmosphere with positive vibes. Go to some and art.Kite festivals are also organ- guages.Films and songs based on kite use traditional thread instead of Chi- organic florist. ised in other countries such as China, flying have also been popular.Who nese thread for flying kites.It is an Some weddings have had flowers that are replanted Japan, UK etc.In USA, American Kite can forget the film'Kati Patang' and inexpensive and funfilled sport and after the big day to minimize waste and allow the flowers Flyers Association is the umbrella the songs'Chali chali re patang meri must be pursued with enthusiasm but to continue to grow afterwards. organisation for the organisation of chali re' and the lines' Meri zindagi with care and safety. Finding the right décor kite festivals.In Japan,Giant Kite Fes- hai kya,ik kati patang hai'! In our own Nobody wants their marriage to look mundane. You can make your wedding unique and beautiful by using HEALTHLINES Wedding comes in all shapes and sizes. earth-friendly decorations that include recycled wood, While not all are big, fat and dreamy, they all natural stones or other organic material, all of which add the perfect touch of the rustic and beautiful detail to your tend to deplete earth's resources. Be smart, wedding. 5 Tips For Weight Loss opt for an environment friendly occasion. You can use freeze dried petals, can make trendy and stylish goodies from green products. You can use wood- Keshav Kumar * Exercise Selection: Although not as important as the above one, it is relevant for all those who simply Sudipto Maity reports en products for your decoration which will add the flavor. Weight loss unarguably is one of the Eco Bites follow the herd mentality in choosing workouts. It is bet- Turn the pages of history books and you’ll find that As per the eco-friendly wedding, the menus can also most common fitness goals that keeps ter to do that exercise which you enjoy, is well tolerable marriages used to be solemn occasions, taking place in be complementary. You can include the food items which and would do on a regular basis. Losing weight is one the realms of nature. They were far from what we witness on confusing most, even though it is this thing, keeping it off is another and exercise selec- today. With lavish decorations and reception parties, one are grown organically. Organic foods are healthy and free from the chemicals well studied and information relating tion has a important role in it. Consider this, if one eats tends to wonder if marriages are slowly losing out on its the recommended daily maintenance calories for one's real intent of uniting two souls. which will add the greener touch. to it is freely available. Following are For the drinks, opt for organic wines and champagnes. body weight and adds exercise, it would lead to increase It is said that marriages are made in heaven, and what’s in energy expenditure, which may lead to a calorie deficit more heavenly than decking up your precious moment Eco-friendly attire my top 5 tips to help you know more Want to go green and don’t know what to wear to match if the exercise/workout chosen is intense enough. with everything natural, away from the glitz and glamour about weight loss, how it can be *NEAT: Called as Non Exercise Activity Thermoge- of the fast turning synthetic world. the theme? Just go for re-wearing the gown your mother once wore. Or if you want to wear new dresses then go for achieved and effectively managed even nesis. It is a summation of all activities performed as part Ditch the cliche and take a leap of faith, opt for a of living other than the regular exercise. Examples: tak- ‘Green-Wedding’. natural fibres like organic cotton or silk. if you've tried and failed before. ing stairs in the office instead of elevator, moving around A Green wedding is one that is Eco-friendly. It com- They will be much helpful. You can also use some dec- the house/office, playing with children, preparing food, prises the consumption of natural or recycled and the orations for your dresses like using carnations or small * Medical Check-up: Believe it or not but this is etc. It is not as big a contributor to weight loss but still recyclable resources. flowers or beads or stones to go with the theme of eco- probably the most underrated weight loss parameter. does play a significant part. Solely considering only this Ashu Garg, Founder, Good Times Concept Events, who friendly wedding. This helps to check for any pre-existing medical condi- promotes green-wedding says, "As the world is going Surprising guests with Eco-Friendly wedding tion (hormonal, etc) and nutritional deficien- parameter may not be enough and as such is integrated towards green it is a great platform for the wedding occa- gifts cies (vitamin d, iron, etc.). Some- as part of a weight loss program. sions to go that way. In the plethora of eco-friendly wed- When you’re done with your wedding, you can simply time clearing these * Food Tim- dings, we cater unique services in a way that create a great inspire other people for the same. You can gift them local nutritional deficien- ing: For weight spot to showcase the platforms dealing in it. Also wed- handmade goodies. In addition to that, plant kit can be cies and/or loss eating calo- ding is a time where people are willing to shell out mon- more inspiring or you can gift your guests some seed-filled addressing the rie dense foods ey. So why not educate them for something which could crafts. necessary medical especially car- be healthy for the mother earth and helpful for upcoming Using the right fuel issue may be all bohydrates generations.” You can handle the lightning part by using bio-diesel that is needed for around the Here are some tips to make your special moments tru- maps, moreover, you can use bio-diesel instead of petrol, weight loss. It is workout ly special for the transportation of your guests. always better to get (before, intra, Choosing the venue The growing popularity a check up done by a after) is better Major decision in any wedding is to choose the venue, With more people opting for this sort of wedding, Garg qualified doctor than eating them set the stage and the theme. However, traditional spaces says, “Eco-friendly weddings are in great demand by the before starting any before going to such as hotel ballrooms and fancy resorts are likely to con- young couples getting married. And in addition to that it random type of diet sleep or when you sume loads of electricity, water and other typical not-so- looks all trendy and healthy as in organic and no wastage and exercise program. know that you're * Calorie Deficit: earth-friendly products. So, if you’re looking to line up an at all. In fact it becomes a great deal of inspiration to oth- not going to be Eco-Friendly Wedding then get married on a beautiful No matter how much er people too. In coming years we look forward to do more active physically botanical garden, hilltop or a farm that offers modern con- you sweat in the gym, if and eco-friendly weddings with its sui generis ideas.” for the next few veniences like sinks and toilets, so you don’t have to sac- you're not in a calorie A nature lover’s delight hours. rifice your comforts. deficit as per your “If you are a nature lover and want everybody to enjoy Bonus Tip: With such open places you’ll still be helping the earth needs, weight loss will it, then there is no better way than an ‘eco-friendly wed- While there is because you’re letting the sun provide all the lightning. not happen. Calorie deficit means eating slightly less ding’,” says Garg. more than one way to lose weight, keep in mind that all But not everyone enjoys the outdoor weddings. If you than the recommended daily calorie intake for you for a “With no wastage at all of natural resources it goes of this comes under Adherence. If adherence is poor need your wedding to be indoors, then there are several predetermined period of time. Daily calories depend on down all the way to salute the mother earth. Good Times results may not be satisfactorily. This also does not mean ways to make it eco-friendly. You can choose a venue that current body weight, gender, age, physical activity sta- Concept Events always try to provide the best of its serv- that you ignore all other activities of daily living and start get plenty of sunlight and host a daytime wedding so you tus, body fat percentage, etc. because of this calories ices and learn something new every single day because focussing only on weight loss. A good weight loss pro- can leave the lights off. Look for the hotels that recycle intake cannot be same for everyone and has to be indi- life is all about experiences and joy, joy as in making oth- gram should adjust to your lifestyle and not the other and use energy-efficient appliances and bio-degradable vidually calculated. er’s lives better,” he adds. IBNS-TWF way round.