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THE TIMES OF Melody’s notes? find your first name Alicia holds the Friday, initial here January 23, 2004 Keys to a Diary! Couple invites strangers to wedding Page 6 A wedding with a ‘strange’ milies and only a few frien- difference. After all, this ds but we wanted to have Belgian couple many guests at invited complete our wedding.’’ strangers to th- People wanti- eir wedding. ng to attend we- Ronny Buys- re asked to send se, 38, and Mari- cards to the cou- anne Lacouf, 40, ple, and 430 gue- from Ronse, put sts were finally an ad in a local invited. Says Ro- newspaper to nny, ‘‘We didn’t announce their know half the wedding and in- guests but this vite ‘guests’. Says Marian- didn’t stop us having fun.’’ ne, ‘‘We both have small fa- All’s well that ends well. OF INDIA ENTERTAINMENT PLUS MANOJ KESHARWANI She’s hot! BEER CHILLS OUT! Even as Delhi shivers under the sheets, beer does hot business ASHOK CHATTERJEE Times News Network ARUN KUMAR DAS season? ‘‘Easy availability, coupled Times News Network with a rise in Delhi’s population of he’s got the look... she’s got the bod... beer-drinkers, is responsible for th- Sand experimentation gets her nod. he myth has been shattered. is trend,’’ says industry analyst Vij- , whether in reel-life or real, TWe all know that beer sa- ay Singh. The easy av- is not the typical heroine. les soared to record heights ailability of beer, in ‘‘I don’t want to be typecast in a partic- last summer, but the froth turn, becomes all the ular slot,’’ maintains Bipasha, ‘‘If I play- that cheers has now served a more pronounced ed a conniving woman in Jism, I am a col- surprise this winter by li- when one considers th- lege girl in Aetbaar. Then, I am a scientist terally selling like hot at a dozen more depa- in Rudraksha, a Tarot card-reader in Ra- cakes at the height of a rtmental stores are kht, and have a comic part in No Entry.’’ cold wave. in the queue to secure With Ishq Hai Tumse having bombed, The figures speak licences to sell beer Bipasha needs a hit right now. But nerv- for themselves. If beer and 28 more private ousness is not a word which figures in her sales touched around vends are due to op- dictionary.‘‘I am never nervous about any 1.75 lakh cases (each en soon. The Bacch- of my films. Fl- case packs 12 bottles) us buff has stimul- ops don’t both- TICK TALK in December 2003, ex- us enough to be in er me. They do- pect another 1.56 lakh high spirits. n’t affect me either, as I haven’t stopped beer cases to disapp- ‘‘The opening of getting different kinds of roles.’’ ear off liquor-outlet NEELABH private liquor vends Teaming up with John Abraham aga- shelves this month. GULP FICTION has definitely help- in after Jism, Bipasha describes their rel- ‘‘Beer sales inv- ed increase beer ationship as normal — ‘‘we are very hap- ariably scale hi- COMPARITIVE FIGURES sales,’’ explains py together.’’ And while she does have gher figures wi- a leading beer plans to tie the knot, this won’t happen th each succes- ● December 2002: 1,51,301 cases distributor,‘‘Ea- for three years atleast. ‘‘When it happens, sive summer.In ● December 2003: 1,75,550 cases rlier, with the I will stop signing films.’’ For then, it will this context, be- availability of ● be time for other roles — such as produc- er posting reco- January 2002: 1,19,000 cases the best beer br- tion, going behind the camera or becom- rd sales in win- ● January 2003: 1,21,808 cases ands being rest- ing the driving force behind a restaurant. ter is a most un- ricted, consum- ● January 2004: 1,56,000 cases* Yes, Bipasha Basu will always be on a expected — but ers were forced roll. Because, even beyond Bollywood, li- definitely welc- * projected figures (each case has 12 bottles) to make compr- ghts, camera and action will follow her ome — develop- omises. Now, AT FULL STRETCH! Bipasha Basu, the leading lady of Aetbaar, presented by Indiatimes in association with PVR Cinemas, wherever she goes. ment,’’ says a senior excise official. the consumer king.’’ In other words, puts her best foot forward for Delhi Times (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) [email protected] But what exactly is the reason be- it’s time to grin and beer it! hind beer spreading good cheer this [email protected] Nothing can harry Potter NIKITA DOVAL nry Bates And The Sorcerer’s Balls. Delhi’s envy, LA’s pride: Times News Network TAKE THREE Coming back to Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban, the movie t’s a brand new session at Hogwarts introduces ‘‘soul-sucking’’ Demen- Ithis year.And everything seems to be tors who remind Harry of the dy- in a Muggle... oops... muddle. For even ing moments of his parents. The as Pottermaniacs are gearing up to third film in the Potter series will al- A MUSEUM OF EROTICA? meet their hero this season, winds of so see Michael Gambon stepping into change are blowing in the land of the the shoes of the late Richard Harris, ANUBHA SAWHNEY faiths, and the Shaiva and Shakti cults. boy wizard. Picture this: Harry Potter who played Albus Dumbledore. Other Times News Network If the wall paintings at the Narasim- And The Prisoner of Azkaban has a new newcomers in the cast include Julie Ch- ha Swamy temple in Sibi bring to life director in Alfonso Cuaron, new char- ristie as Madam Rosmerta and Dawn Fr- five-letter country with a cultu- the panoramic colours of sex, Indian acters and various dark shades ench as the Fat Lady.Emma Thomp- re seeped in eroticism. A three- miniatures in the Basholi, Kangra and which were missing from son also makes an entry. Aletter word cloaked in mystery. Rajasthani styles further enrich the br- the first two movies. Meanwhile, production wo- Ignorance might be bliss for matters le- ush between erotica and art. Says ad Incidentally,Cuaron cl- rk has started on the fourth ss potent, but when the subject is sex, guru Alyque Padamsee, ‘‘Certain ads aims he was hooked mo- Harry Potter movie, which knowledge is power. Simply put, if Los — Frank Semoi’s 1960s ad for Liberty ment he read JK Rowlin- could be the most expensi- Angeles’ Erotic Museum can become a Shirts; the KS campaign with Pooja Be- g’s third book. ‘‘It’s a my- ve film ever made. An es- tourist attraction, why can’t Delhi host di and Marc Robinson; and the Tuff sh- th for our times,’’ says timated production cost a similar museum in India? oes ad with Madhu Sapre, Milind Som- Cuaron. The ultimate of $168 million makes it In a country where literature on sex an and the python — could make it to compliment to the Har- costlier than the Lord is as primeval as it is profound, Vatsya- the museum.’’ Film-maker Mahesh Bh- ry Potter series, though, Of The Rings trilogy. yana’s Kama Sutra, scripted around att has a few celluloid candidates: ‘‘The comes from a Hollywo- But then, Potter has re- 2,000 years ago, continues to be the ult- rain songs in Raj Kapoor’s movies; Ma- od studio developing a ason to act pricey! imate treatise on erotica. Other ancient ndikini soaking under a waterfall in spoof on the film — He- [email protected] texts which merit preservation include Ram Teri Ganga Maili; and Dilip Kum- Sougandhikaparinaya; Shritatwanid- PASSIONATE POSSIBILITIES ar caressing Madhubala’s face with a hi; Janavashya; and tomes on sex colle- feather in Mughl-e-Azam.’’ cted by the kings of Mysore. ‘‘We do ha- The popularity of the sex museum in Los Angeles arouses a Incidentally,artist MF Husain main- ve modern-day sex manuals, but the wi- mind-stimulating poser: in the land of the Kama Sutra, why tains that India already has the ultima- sdom of the ancients should be an inte- te sex museum: ‘‘We were comfortable gral part of this museum,’’ says sex ex- can’t Delhi be home to India’s very own museum of erotica? with our sexuality centuries back. The pert Prakash Kothari, MD. WHAT A SEX MUSEUM IN DELHI COULD HAVE: sculptures at Khajuraho are more sa- ● Ancient texts such as the Kama Sutra ● Costumes of courtesans ● Erotic movie clips ● Sculptures from Khajuraho ● Aphrodisiacs ● Sensuous advertisements down the ages ● Aromatic oils/bath salts India has used the aromatic and yoni are worshipped — that such properties of oils such as mundane objects as combs, nut cracke- cedarwood, rs, mirror-handles and cinnamon, locks are found imbu- clove, neroli, ed with erotic dou- patchouli, ble entendre. rose, sand- Marking a ro- alwood, al- mance with ston- mond, jas- es, Indian civilis- mine, cha- ations have carv- mpa,curry ed out figures of Adds sex expert Saroja Gumaste, leaf, lotus copulating coup- cred than the artifacts at any sex muse- MD, ‘‘Apart from the exotic costumes of and menthol les (mithuna), um.’’ While Delhi’s sex museum will courtesans, an assortment of Indian to attain the cli- with the sensua- not attempt to arouse but pay tribute to aphrodisiacs are a must at a museum of max that makes the lity of temples all things sexual, psychiatrist Sanjay sex.’’ Food for erotic thought. Spanning world go round. Wh- in Khajuraho, Chugh, MD, says that the museum’s ra- the spectrum of condiments (ajwain, at has also been pass- Bhubaneswar ison d’etre lies in satiating the basic in- arjuna, butea, castus, hydrophila, Indi- ed on across centuries and Karnataka stinct to explore. ‘‘With sexual drive be- an aloe, Indian liquorice, Indian mall- are the secrets of bath bearing explicit ing intrinsic to all of us,’’ he explains, ow, kuthimithi, powdered cardamom, salts with perfumes sexual sculptur- ‘‘a lot depends on whether this drive is saffron, ashwagandha, damiana leaf, as stimulating as jas- es. Not restricted fuelled by fiction or fact.’’ And the fact clove, ginger,turmeric, fennel, nutmeg, mine, rose and mus- to Hindu temples, is that India and sex were — and are — asafoetida) and fruits (date, mango and tard. such sculptures made for each other.With the museum pomegranate), India’s array of aphrod- So diverse is the are found in the in LA being its muse, Delhi is in a posi- isiacs is a melting pot of taste and trad- influence of sex as a shrines of the tion to make s-e-x public property.Will ition. No less potent are the aphrodisi- way of life in Ind- Buddhist, the powers-that-be put their mind to the ac oils which arouse the senses. Ancie- ia — where Jain and matter? That is the question. nt manuscripts make mention of how the lingam Vaishnava [email protected] ‘I love styling, but I won’t give up modelling’ You styled the DIANDRA and is definitely viable. I haven’t train- cause you know people and not bec- shoots for a sw- SOARES ed professionally,but this isn’t someth- ause you have the talent? imsuit calendar Model ing which should be a drawback. Not I don’t feel that way. For the calendar recently. Does On reports that all the people who are stylists are form- assignment, a lot of money was involv- this mean bye she is making ally trained. It is simil- ed. People won’t pay me to modelling? ar to the movies, where ‘It’s all about what unless I do a good job! a career switch works for me and what Not at all. I still to styling there are trained actors Are you considering oth- have a few years and naturals. It’s all ab- works in the industry’ er options because you of modelling left out what works for me have peaked as a model? and I want to do and what works in the industry.I have Not at all. I am not giving up modelling styling side by side. It is not like I want been in the glamour biz for eight years. — most of my money comes from it. to quit modelling and become a stylist. for my styling assignments. I also have an individualistic style. So, But styling, for me, is taking up what I I still make the most of modelling, and Is styling a viable profession? I have been getting offers for styling. already do and love a step further. I am okay with not being paid as much Yes, it is a profession which is growing Do you get styling assignments be- GAURI SINH

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Photos: SUNIL KATARIA would have been at that time SMS joke while we even shot there, of the day said the director Kuku Kohli. All the new-comers ex-

DEEPAK TIJORI:BACK WITH A BANG pressed they were a mixture Children in the front of hope and apprehension. seat cause “We have worked very hard on our diction, since the film accidents. Accidents is partly in and partly in the back seat in ”, said Gaurav. However, after everyone cause children! had spoken it was time for Reshma to take center-stage. Kuku Kohli and Vijaypati Singhania Gaurav Channa and Reshma “I think it is so nice for Mr Reshma’s in town! Singhania to give me this op- ven as the new star-cast Pakistani singer Reshma, directed by Kuku Kohli. Star- For more jokes on your assembled on the dais for who had earlier sung lambi ring four newcomers, Arian mobile, sms JOK to 8888 Ea photo-op, a strong, judai in the film Hero. Bawa, Kanchi Kaul, Gaurav melodious voice broke out that Standing in the center of Chanana and Shalini Pal, the mesmerized one and all. Ren- the group, dressed in a dark film is a love story between dering the chart-busting song salwar-kameez, from the film Who tera naam she had the audi- tha, ashqan di galiyan, the ence in a trance voice, it turned out belonged to for as long as she none other than the legendary held fort! It is wonderful to be here, said the Rajasthan-born singer. She has lent her voice for the film, which is produced by in- dustrialist Vijay- Kanchi Kaul pat Singhania and Arjun Bawa and Shalini Pal portunity.They traced me all four young peo- the way to London to ask me ple. But while to sing the song. Kuku ji wait- conforming, it ed for me since I was in Nor- still manages to way and when I reached Lon- differ,after all the don I immediately gave my film is set in the acceptance,” said an over- 1950s in Bhopal! whelmed Reshma. We have tried Comparing both India and to re-create the to her two eyes, “I Rumours were rife that era and Bhopal was born here and grew up Salman had proposed to faithfully. To that here,” she said that she is an Katrina and the two end, we re-creat- artiste and music was her vo- were due to take the ed the city, as it cation. Jab bhi gaya dil se Sali Khan and Mehru Reshma gaya, she said. matrimonial plunge in rom actor to producer to director, the loved. ‘‘That is why I wanted to make a film Mauritius, with Akshay metamorphosis is complete. Meet the with these ingredients. I also wanted audi- Kumar playing best man whom filmmaker ences to enjoy my film and come back for „ Delhi, is not just a city, it is man. The truth, howev- once thundered at — ‘‘You’ll never more,’’ he informs. Oops! incidentally was the an experience itself. Be it the er, seems to be different. make it as a hero’’— enough to story of background dancers who were given strong sense of history or the Delhi Apparently, Salman Kh- make any struggling actor sink into a an opportunity to become male strippers. He an was shooting for Mu- F warmth of people here, the sea of depression. But not Deepak Tijori! Turn- adds, ‘‘The concept that I chose definitely has jhse Shaadi Karogi in city welcomes everyone with ing insults into challenges and curses into a strong sexual element but it is not like I have ! Mauritius along with open arms. Delhi blessings, the man won accolades as a char- made a kind of a sex film. I have not.’’ „ I have been here on several Akshay. Maybe the title acter actor, later turned television producer, For the record, the film has been selected for modelling assignments and Katrina Kaif/actress of the film had some- with every visit the city ap- thing to do with it! churning out award-winning the Producers Screening at the crosses the thrillers, and today charts a American Film Market. In his pears more fascinating. forts, one can When asked, Salman’s SPOT LIGHT „ The green cover of the city brother, Sohail grinned new course as film director. own words, ‘‘This is a market in picture what Ask him how his journey Santa Monica, Los Angeles, is a boon for the inhabitants. the Mughal and said,‘‘Don’t be silly. down Bollywood has been and he gets back, where agents from all over the world come to It is very soothing to the eye empire at the He has not married Kat- and also makes the perfect height of its rina. Nor is marriage ‘‘Tough yet pleasant! I’m thankful that God buy and sell films. Indian films have suddenly cover to all the beautiful mon- glory would on the cards, as yet at made me a sensible actor. While acting I did begun gaining recognition abroad. It is the uments that are there in the have been least.’’ not just walk onto the sets, do my job and trun- place for any filmmaker to reach out to the city. There is such a strong like. The city dle off. I was observant, soaked up tips and biggest distribution chain ever. Oops! was for- sense of history in Delhi since is like a fusion FACT OF learnt the ropes. This is ‘cause I always want- tunate enough to be picked up.’’ this was and is the seat of the of the old and ed to do something more than acting. The And any other projects in the pipeline? ‘‘Yes, power. The forts, even though the new. THE MATTER soaking up came in handy when I turned pro- I am working on some ideas,’’ informs Tijori. dilapidates over the centuries „ I like the en- ducer and eventually director today.’’ As for acting it’s a no. He laughs, ‘‘No... noth- retain a grandeur. ‘‘Go.’’ This is the shortest thusiasm of complete sentence in the On the other hand, music and dancing on ing, not even a single shot.’’ „ Every stone seems to have a ALLEN O’BRIEN the citizens English language. screen is this multi-talented man has always legend behind it and as one and they are always appre- ciative and it evening, John too expressed is a pleasure the same sentiments. to walk the When the stars came out... The conversation in the ramp here. small group touched upon „ I have gro- mament — Bipasha Basu here, especially since it gives various topics, including the wn up in dif- was in town to promote her me an opportunity to just re- weather, cricket and India’s ferent parts of upcoming film Aetbaar. lax,’’ said the actress who performance Down Under the world but Giving her company was was dressed in jeans and a and, of course, the upcoming feel there is a her co-star John Abraham camel-coloured jacket. Smil- film while appetising tid-bits special ener- sporting an interesting T- ing away for most part of the and drinks did the rounds. gy in India shirt and a dishevelled Photos: SUNJU And there were many and Delhi look. Needless to say, he who appreciated two seems to em- sent many a heart beating two stars’ (Bipasha body it. rapidly. and John) exceptional „ I like Indian The producer of the film chemistry and per- cuisine a lot Mandeep Singh was the formance on the and there is no place like third visitor from screen in their earlier Delhi to truly enjoy it! The while the Bijli brothers to- film, Jism. cuisine ranges from tradi- gether with a few other As the music tional to fusion so one can guests too added their bit of played, the guests enjoy whatever they feel glamour to the evening as were seen doing, what like having. they got together to have a they had come here „ The punjabi delicacies ‘‘great time.’’ for — unwinding! are a great hit amongst Bipasha Basu An extremely small gath- However, outside, everyone and I am no dif- ver wondered how ering, the circle was also the the club authorities ferent. I have been told lethal the combination most eye-catching, thanks to maintained a strict that the chaat in different E of fire and bombshell its celebrity guests. vigil on who was en- places in the city is to real- is? Delhi got a taste of this on Bipasha preferred to relax tering the premises ly good but I have not tried the cold evening of Wednes- with an informal chat with since they wanted to avoid unruly ele- it till now. But I intend to day, when the hottest gal of the Bijli brothers as John sat John Abraham change that with my next ‘em all on the Bollywood fir- by her side. ‘‘It is great being ments. visit to the city. Photos: NITIN MALIK „ On the whole I feel the city is ideal place to live in, ne could never imag- both for the rich and poor. ine that a flute can be To begin with the city of- O used so beautifully to fers the best nightlife for depict the mystery of Krish- The magic of the raas people of different age na’s divine love. Titled Lila — groups, beautiful parks for The Golden Flute, the paint- trance was a hanging brass Meanwhile, Shuvapras- our senior citizens to relax ings of artist Shuvaprasanna lamp that was lit by the for- anna explained the paintings and the most happening were inaugurated at the mer minister Maneka Gand- that recreate the magic of Kr- clubs for celebrities and Shridharani Art Gallery, on ishna’s Raas Leela. MNC executives. Wednesday evening. A mysterious pri- „ Last but not the least, it The paintings with the mordial light per- gives me immense pleas- theme of a golden flute were vaded his paint- ure to be part of the hot beautifully displayed in the ings —many of bed of Indian politics. gallery. And placed at the en- them lit by an in- tense blue and sud- den delightful tou- ches of gold. The artist used various shades of blue — Shaina Vichitra cobalt, Prussian Shuvaprasanna & Vijaylakshmi Dogra and ultra-marine in jewel-like colours portray —which are fur- the Blue God singing and ther enhanced dancing with abandon and with a deft touch of passion, frolicking with his either green or beloved gopis and casting a mauve. The fine magical spell on all those who lines and hints of behold their lovely leela. silver and gold Seen admiring the paint- brought out hid- ings were many including Vi- den facets in the jaylakshmi Dogra of Art In- paintings. These dus, head of the cultural pro- fascinating images grams and regional coordina- of Krishna bathed tor South Asia of Max Sunaina Anand and Mueller Bhavan, Heiko Bulbul Sharma Sievers, and artists Bul- hi who came dressed in bul Sharma, Veer Mun- a simple salwar kameez. shi, Jai Zarotia, Vijendra Her presence for a short Sharma, Jagdish De and while, did arouse a lot of Krishan Ahuja. Also interest amongst the art- present that evening lovers, who were other- were famous art critic wise engaged in admir- Keshav Malik, publisher ing the paintings exhib- Tarun Sarda, curator ited. Giving Maneka Naresh Kapuria Naresh Kapuria and in- company was sister Am- & Ambica Shukla dustrialists Vandana bika Shukla. and Naveen Munjal.

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FRIDAY 23 JANUARY 2004 DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA DELHI IS TALKING ABOUT 3 ON A TRADITIONAL NOTE he evening spelt glam- reds and yellows – colours typi- smiling with his pretty wife community and culture.’’ On the our and gloss as models cally North-Eastern. Meghna. With the show over, whole, a perfect combo of tradi- T walked down the ramp And to add to it was the head the venue turned into a perfect tion and modern philosophy. at a leading five star hotel on gear that made then look like a place to discuss Tuesday evening. The occasion ‘‘typical lady from the North- politics, culture was the Northeast fashion show east’’. Said Tarun Gogoi, ‘‘It is and of course — trendy outfits made of tradi- nice to see people from different favourite holi- tional handloom — followed by communities getting together to day destina- the usual cocktails and dinner. appreciate fashion. tions. As one Simon CHsieh and Lu Hsieh KT Chen, Ram Vilas and Reenu Paswan Amir Pasrich & Rajeev Lochan Of course, this time, the show This is just the be- the the guests had a couple of bigger names to ginning for there is rightly said, boast of — Vikram Thapar, CM more to come that ‘‘The show has Assam Tarun Gogoi, Mala and will explore the hidden indeed in- Surajit Mitra to name a few. talents of the land.’’ spired us Making way for the monkey Like any other fashion show The show was cho- to visit the this one too had models at their reographed by North- appy New Year. This welcomed monkey by read- Meattle with wife Anita and came to choice, but soon the best, sporting outfits made of Vikram Rai Medhi, east to get was the greeting on ing red paper couplets and Amir Pasrich, sans wife sight of Indian food — pa- cotton and wool, mostly in bright who could’nt stop a hands Hthe lips of almost red chimes. Shivani. neer and dal-makhni — made Aman Preet and Shikha Verma on experi- everyone at the dinner host- The representative of the As the guests settled in, it up for it. ence of ed by the Taipei Economic Taipei Economic Centre K T was time to be treated to the An ambience full of flow- the and Cultural Centre at a Chein was present with wife best of Chinese cuisine. ers, candles and cama- peo- leading five-star hotel on Helena who was a picture Right from the crabs in white raderie was just right for a ple, Wednesday evening. But no, perfect of elegance in a sauce to the stir-fried duck, Chinese New Year eve cele- it was not to celebrate the colourful shirt and skirt, as the delectable spread got ex- brations. And guess what the New Year we are more famil- they welcomed guests. cellent response from gath- most popular form of greet- iar with — after all, it is al- The event also had a ered guests. However, with ing was heard that evening? ready a wee-bit too late for poignant air about it, as the only stir-fried vegetables for Kung-hsi (Congratulations)! that. Instead, the evening Cheins’ will soon be bidding company, vegetarians were Maybe, for the birth of a new was organised to celebrate farewell to India. Said the left slightly at a loss when it year! yet another joyous occa- sion connect- ed with the lu- Meghna and Vikram Rai Medhi Vikram and Natasha Thapar nar calendar — the dawn- ing of the Chi- nese Year of the Monkey — which is cele- brated by over one-fifth of the world’s population. Sure S Bhushan Jain and Vijay Jolly enough, the representative, ‘‘Moving from one place to another is a part of life in the for- Mala and Surajit Mitra Jyoti Thapar and Tarun Gogoi eign service. However, In- dia with its rich culture and traditions have com- tranchal... any day...If there pletely enamoured both of is any place on earth that is us. And I wish I can stay paradise for me, it is this.” here for a long, long time. Capturing mountains All those present – in- But of course, we will cluding social activist and keep coming back off and animal lover Maneka Gand- on to visit our friends hi and her sister Ambika - here.’’ with a stroke of brush agreed with Kundu. Those who came to A while later, having tak- share the joyous occasion rt, a dusky, slightly chilly evening and to this exhibition of Subrata Kundu did. They en a round of the exhibited included politico Ram Vi- friends makes for a perfect setting to dressed up (winter is the best time to flaunt all paintings, many got togeth- las Paswan with wife Ameet friends who we have lost to the those colourful pashminas, woolies and heavy er to discuss over munchies Renu, dressed in a blue hustle and bustle of a busy city life. And that is ensembles), called each other to ensure that and drinks. Nupur who sari. Giving them compa- exactly what everyone who came they will all keep a date and came over. played the perfect host ny was the newly-elected Artist Subrata was a happy man as he per- was heard saying that MLA of the BJP party Vi- sonally greeted and welcomed each and every her dream exhibition would jay Jolly and Ravi Nath of be a solo with husband Kun- the India-Pacific Bar Asso- one. Talking of whom, a word about his theme Geetu Kataria will not be out of place here. By the looks of it, du. ciation. Amongst those it seemed to be mountains - complete with var- (With contributions from Jyothi evening turned out to be a who walked in late includ- ious hues of sky,hills, flowing rivers, and other Prabhakar, Allen O’Brien, Jyoti Shar- colourful one, as guests were ed businessman Kamal aspects of nature. Kundu has managed to beau- ma, Nikita Doval and Manisha Almadi) tifully capture the strength of the mountains through powerful brush strokes, vivid colours and sheer vastness of canvas. “I see mountains, I feel mountains and I paint mountains,” sums up Kundu about his passion. The charm of rustic life of Amitabh Kant and Shamshad Hussian Kolkata, where Subrata gr- ew up has remained the leitmotif of his work. “Lit- tle did I know that dwelling by the riverside would in- voke in me the fire to paint and keep painting moun- tains, rivers and land- scapes,’’ reminisces the artist. Rightly so, this exhi- bition, the Himalayan Journey, brings out the simplicity of the Maneka Gandhi & Subrata Kundu complex power of na- ture and of course the mountains. Subrata is so into painting these mou- ntainscapes that he cannot stop talking about them. “If the- re is one particular moment or thing I would like to im- mortalise on the canvas, it is none Nupur Kundu other than the Ashish Saraf & Sanjeev Bhargav mountains of Ut-

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PICK OF THE WEEK 2nd Foundation theatre ence that wants to experi- society and Mukhauta ence a new form of enter- ENGLISH ART present two plays that tainment. Mahabanoo will Set during the Napoleonic Himalayan Journey,an exhi- query violence and hu- first present her comedy act Wars in 1806, Master and bition of recent works by man aggression. Tirich and then talk to the audience. Commander: Far Side of the Subrata Kundu is on display. is an adaptation of Uday Her subjects range from men World is the seafaring tale of The artist found the inspira- Prakash’s work and and relationships to model- the British ship, HMS tion for his current exhibi- Woyzeck Fragment is an ling and politics. Surprise. The ship is cap- tion in Uttaranchal. Such is interpretation of the East 101, January 23rd tained by Jack Aubrey the fascination that he has German classic directed ■ 7:00 pm onwards (Russel Crowe), who travels for the mountains that by Soumyabrata Choud- (Compiled by ANUBHA SAWHNEY) around the world with his Kundu has successfully tried friend and secret agent, to bring out the various hues Stephen Maturin, in a setting of the sky that forms the for amazing adventures. backdrop for this massive PVR Anupam, mountain range. Metropolitan Visual Art Gallery, Until ■ 1, 1 shows Jan 25th ■ 10 am to 8 pm Straight Talk with Mahabanoo Mody Kotwal is an event aimed at an audi- HINDI MUSIC Rajkumar Santoshi’s Khakee Spic Macay has launched its tells the story of police offi- Annual National Fest Series cers Anant Shrivastav, in the Capital. The series is Shekhar Sachdev, Ashwin dedicated to Carnatic vocalist hary. Tirich dramatises Gupte and and the villainous Semmangudi Srinivas Iyer, mysterious circum- terrorist ISA agent Iqbal dancer Ram Gopal and pup- stances through a series Ansari. The film parallels the peteer Kogga Kamath. of investigative queries. development of a terrorist Sangeet Natak Akademi In Woyzeck Fragment, a transport which gets out of award and Kalidas award handful of hallucinatory hand. New enemies prevail winner Fahimuddin Dagar scenes sketch the tale of and the police department will perform dhrupad vocals, a man, conditionally pro- must work together. along with Anant Lal on the grammed by medical sci- PVR Priya, Metropolitan, shehnai. ence, who commits a ter- Naraina, Vikas Puri VKRV Rao Hostel, rible crime. ■ 4, 5, 4, 4 shows Jan 29th ■ 5.30 pm IHC, January 24th, 25th ■ 7 pm onwards

Bill and Melinda Gates Found- Pathak presents a ation is organising a photo ex- sitar recital by int- hibition ‘Try To See It My ernationally reno- Way’. This is an extension of a wned sitar maestro unique initiative, started as a Debu Chaudhuri, UNICEF funded project in followed by Chtresh 2001, when eight to twelve year Das, the renowned old children of the sex workers Kathak exponent at Sonagachi were provided from USA and also with still cameras, led through a Kathak choreogr- photography workshops by aphy by five celebr- two professional photographe- ated performers fr- rs and encouraged to take pho- om all across the tographs at will. The exhibiti- world. Tabla acco- on aims to reach out to the pu- The Delhi Blue Pottery Tr- tery lovers. Potters from mpaniment will be blic and the key stakeholders ust is organising an intern- Belgium, France, Canada, provided by Sande- such as political leaders, policy ational pottery event, on the India, Japan, UK and the US ep Das and Kaushik makers and corporates to cre- theme Peace & Harmony. are participating. Sen. ate awareness about and redu- The exhibition promises to Visual Arts Gallery, Sirifort ce discrimination against HIV. be an enriching experience Jan 27th to Feb 4th Auditorium, Dilli Haat, January 23rd to and a visual delight for pot- ■ 10.00 am to7.00 pm Jan 24th 31st ■ 10 am to 9 pm ■ 6 pm

Rhythm of Sun Kathak, a Shapes: An Effort Put Together, is an exhibi- recital by students of Kala tion of photographs by Gautam Bhanot. The Vihar based on composi- exhibition is a collection of about 50 rare mo- tions by Ustad Ali Akbar ments selected out of the over 1200 images Khan and choreography captured over a period of four years. Being by Manjushree Chatterjee. alone in the wilderness, the rustle of leaves, Kathak recital by Manjus- on the trail of the tiger, disappointment hree Chatterjee accompa- at having missed the tiger by seconds, elation nied by Swapan Choudha- at seeing the majestic being — everything th- ry. Santoor recital by Shiv at you associate with the art of wildlife pho- tography, is part of this collection.Shapes al- so captures rare pictures of white tiger cubs. Lalit Kala Akademi, Until January 29th ■ 11 am to 7 pm

Art Pilgrim is hosting a gro- Lodhi in Habitat, an exhi- up exhibition of paintings bition of paintings by Sa- and sculptures. The paint- njib Saha and sculptures ings on display include wor- by Sukhjeet Singh. The ks by Satish Chandra, John exhibition explores Lodhi Fernandes, Sidharth, Subr- Garden and other archite- ata Gangopadhyay, Chandra ctural subjects. This the Bhattacharya, Sanantan Di- first time ever that an exh- Kumar Sharma. Tabla so- nda among others. The scul- ibition of this nature is lo by master Akbar Latif. ptures by Ram Kumar Man- being attempted in Delhi, Kathak recital by students na are based on tribal figures a city steeped in history of Kala Vihar. Kathak rec- in Terracotta. Each of the and surrounded by exqui- ital by Jayant Kastuhar. art works presented is exqui- Vocal music by Rajan and site in itself and will provide Sajan Mishra. a visual treat to the viewer. Chinmaya Mission, IHC, Until January 24th January 29th, 30th ■ 10.00 am to 8.00 pm ■ 6.30 pm onwards

Gallery Espace presents Cities, Countries and Borders, a solo show of woodcut prints on paper by New York based Zarina Hashmi. Hashmi’s life experi- ence and art mak- ing expe- rience are indeed varied. She calls over 25 An afternoon Jazz concert the guitar. There are very different site monuments rich in by The Dutch Jazz Quartet few things in jazz Hans Ma- places throughout the heritage. 38 works of art from the Netherlands will ntel does not do; his activi- world home and has stud- in the form of oil paintin- be held. Miguel Martinez ties range from hosting and ied wood block printing in gs on canvas and paper al- has become one of Holla- producing various jazz sho- Japan, printmaking in ong with ceramic sculptu- nd’s brightest young heroes ws to giving music lectures France, silkscreen print- res are being displayed. on the alto saxophone. From at Universities. Wim Kegel ing in Germany and paper The artist has taken up ot- the moment Ed Verhoeff ca- is an outstanding drummer. making in India. her architectural subjects me to prominence on the He has travelled and record- Gallery Espace, such as Safdarjung’s to- Dutch jazz scene it was clear ed extensively. Until February 7th mb, Purana Quila, the st- his was a unique voice on IIC, January 25th ■ 4 pm ■ 11 am to 7 pm reets of Chandni Chowk... IHC, January 25th to 30th ■ 5.30 to 7.30 pm Abhi-Nav art and cultural Gallery Art Indus presents society present lively com- Leela — The Golden Flute, a edy play Aab Ayega solo show of 30 paintings in Mazaa. Written and mixed media by Shuvaprasa- directed by Deepak nna. To Shuvaprasanna, com- Thukral, the play deals plete abstraction is too life- with the life of three less, too wide away from the teenagers who call their direct approach of human group CATS. They are a relations in a city like Kol- bunch of naughty, fun lov- kata. On the other hand, he is naturally not a photographer who portrays reality. Triveni Kala Sangam, Until January 30th ■ 10 am to 7 pm

I’m is a statement that is used a million times a day and yet how many of us actually understand it? Punam Kalra plays host to a unique exhibi- tion showcasing the works of four artists who have given a ing pranksters who give new dimension to art by infus- into the simple pleasures ing a fresh energy with new of life. But there life takes themes, mythological subtexts a sudden turn and makes a and horizons that elevate art change in the entire way of to a new realm. It is a collec- their thinking. tion of extraordinary talent. Mandi House, January I’m Centre , Until January 26th ■ 7 pm onwards 27th ■ 11.00 am to 7.00 pm

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6 JUKE BOX DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA FRIDAY 23 JANUARY 2004 IN THE SPOTLIGHT! Britney to tell all ritney fans can heave a sigh of relief ! t is tempting to think of cember — and that tally tern that makes it difficult to B Concern about her health had reached a the holiday selling sea- doesn’t include the title’s encourage superstars to crescendo after she was spotted in a hospital I son as the music indus- September opener, when it drop during the first on two consecutive days with her mother. try’s Super Bowl, but in 2003, sold another 510,000 copies. eight months of the year. However, Spears’ publicist, who has been the leading sellers are more Narrow the field to the pe- But what a start for 2004. working overtime since the im- analogous to college football, riod that ran from Thanks- For the first promptu wedding in Las Ve- where more than one cham- giving week through the time gas, has denied that Britney’s pionship might be declared. year’s end, and The Diary of since health is in a downward spi- Fact is, no one dom- Alicia Keys was queen, ral. ‘‘It was Britney’s mum, inated the fourth quarter of notching 1.7 million sales in Lynne who actually had an 2003 the way that Shania that span. The runner- appointment there. Britney Twain’s Up! led the holiday up in both of those just accompanied her.’’ pack of 2002 with 2.9 million time frames was Meanwhile the singer, sold in just six weeks. How- Shock’n Y’All by whose exploits have kept her ever, a broader array of Keith. The in the news all of last year, is strong sellers and an im- country boss’ planning to write a tell-all proved economy put album latest moved memoir. The work will re- units in the 2003 holiday 2.3 million in veal the details about stretch from Thanksgiving her relationship week through Christmas 3% The music with Justin Tim- ahead of the same span in berlake, Fred Durst 2002. industry seems to and ex-husband Ja- Further, from October son Alexander. The through the end of 2003, al- be on the road to 2000, album volume for initial win through the first Me Against the music bum sales were pegged at the inaugural week of a eight months of the year. singer, 22, hopes to com- recovery as lifestyle and share the con- 242.8 million units, up 6.6% new year is larger than Overall album sales went plete work on the mem- cerns her family and friends over fourth-quarter 2002. album sales pick that from the first week of down in the holiday week oir, provisionally titled have had since she shot to Taking turns as the parade the prior year. The year’s and the upward moves on On My Own, this year as fame. And she will reveal her marshals: OutKast, Toby up and post robust start continues the current charts occur be- she wants to let the world hopes for the future — she’s certain- Keith and Alicia Keys. Out- momentum seen during cause erosion of some titles know about the real story of better figures ly got her sights on making more Kast’s double-set, Speaker- the last four months of was smaller than declines her controversial life. movies.’’ boxxx/The Love Below, was just eight weeks, second 2003, when album sales seen by other albums. ‘‘This will be the book of Meanwhile, Bette Midler has the best seller for the only to OutKast for the beat those of 2002. Evanescence and Mich- 2004 and Britney is current- slammed both Christina Aguilera quarter, post- year’s final three months. It is still too early to ael Jackson are prime ex- ly in talks about who will and Britney for stealing her outra- ing 2.6 mil- Each of the 20 best sellers declare the music in- amples. The former sees a ghost write it with her. geous clothing ideas and not thank- lion scans from the last three months of dustry has solved all drop of almost 45%. But it There are so many things ing her.According to a report, Midl- from Oc- the year, and each of the 19 the woes. With the ero- has the smallest decline of she’ll include. It’s guar- er insists her colourful and skimpy tober best sellers for the holiday sion that album sales albums in the top 20 while anteed to be a best-sell- outfits ‘‘broke down the doors’’ for thro- season, are titles that did not saw the past few Jackson clocks a 38% de- er,’’ a source quotes an today’s pop superstars. However, ugh reach stores until the last years, it is quite pos- cline, the smallest drop by insider as saying. He Britney and Christina’s stage out- De- four months of 2003, a pat- sible that many any title in the top 50. adds, ‘‘She will also talk gains will follow the (Reuters) about her wild partying fits have made it difficult for her to dress provocatively. Striking a fine balance Justin wants ith new fascinated by timeless Asha Jai Jai Shiv Shankar and Ek to ‘chill out’! age mu- Bhosle. “Her songs are very Kum Zindagani. My album W sic love- nice. She is one of my has the contemporary pop nother duet has been cancelled at this year’s rs going ga ga favourite singers in the in- feel. So the crowd enjoyed it ABrit Awards. This time, it’s pop sensation over cover ver- dustry,” confesses Shom. more!” Justin Timberlake who has opted out of a sions, it is a re- So what made her opt for a Her album has fabulous planned duet with the veteran group Du- freshing change singing career? It was watch- evergreens like Aage Bhi ran Duran, as he wants to ‘‘chill out’’ at to have an artist ing Kavita Krishnamurthy Jaane Na Tu, Mora Gora the ceremony. perform timele- grab the Ang Layi The Like I Love You singer was ap- ss ballads with- award for the Le, set to proached by Simon Le Bon and his out extra trim- best female Shom Shukla is contempo- bandmates for a performance at the mings. Times voice! “Seeing back with a medley rary ceremony and some recording in the Music’s Kavita get the tunes. studio. But while the 22-year-old su- Glimpse- the al- award made of classics set to This al- perstar is keen to work with the Rio bum showcases me realise bum, the hit makers, he is also determined to the voice of Shom that the in- foot-tapping fourth for steer clear of the stage at the glitzy Shukla, and is a dustry welco- music,that will the singer, event next month. treat for the young- mes new tale- comes fol- ‘‘He joined the Rolling Stones on sters who sway to nt,” Shom appeal to all writes lowing stage in Toronto last year and felt a melodic tunes that says. one Ben- duet with Duran Duran would be re-introduce them to While the Paras Tomar gali and amazing. But he said no because veterans in the Indi- singer is on a two Hindi he wanted to chill, not perform,’’ a an music industry. high with her new album albums. Shom Shukla has source said. For the older audi- having hit the stores, it’s her consistently managed to However, optimistic Le Bon has- ence, the album performances that keep the use her classical grounding n’t given up hope of working with brings about nos- spirit intact. Her perform- to enhance the depth of her Timberlake in the future. ‘‘We met talgia and retro- ance, in Mumbai recently music. Her training for the Justin at the MTV Awards and got on A rich fusion of spect. featured tracks from the al- past fifteen years keeps her well. We’re t a l k i n g Shom Shukla is bum. “I sang Laila O Laila, tunes fresh and intricate. about doing s o m e - thing to- gether. lounge music He is very oco De Mer, out on Times Music, heralds a good.” (ANI) C breathtaking musical experience. Prepare to unwind in a lush fusion of traditional French, Italian and Latin arias, live orchestra- tion and instruments elegantly stitched to- gether with sensual and down-tempo dance A fag-shion grooves. It is amazing how such a modern-sounding album can attract the virgin in the concert at- statement! mosphere. Perhaps the magic lies in the har- monious blend of European Opera with digi- hey cannot stand each other, but tally monitored LIVE orchestra. Adam Pack something has brought Christina T excels with his conception and richly deserves Aguilera and Kelly Osbourne together his share of diehard fans in the sub-continent. unknowingly. The two singers have often The angelic vocals of acclaimed soprano traded insults in the past, even having Chen Reis, virtuoso pianist Ilan Rechtman each other thrown out from parties! A seal the major ‘operatica’ influences on this new trend of having fake cigarettes at- album and this also makes Coco De Mer dif- tached to your clothing is the latest fad do- ferent from other lounge music albums. ing the rounds and these two are a victim You would feel drawn to the music despite to it! Christina flaunted the growing tab a rather strong bass and heavily digitalised trend at Paris Fashion Week by having a music moods on Butterfly, Vissi D’Arde and couple of cigarettes attached to her new Col Patir. red bonnet, according to a report. Earlier, The album springs no sudden surprises, Kelly Osbourne sported an earring with never defers from its focus and continues to a cigarette hanging from it. lure listeners with Fire, Respect and Moon. This ‘fag-shion’ of adorning ciga- Your search for really classy lounge album rettes is a lot better for one’s health ends here. Last heard, Buddha Bar composer than puffing them. This one’s defi- Claude Challe will be debuting a remix of nitely a style statement! Coco de Mer on his album to be released. We are (ANI) all ears. TAKING HOME THE GRAMMY t is almost that time of the year again: Yang Twins for Get Low. the lot. Grammy time! And it is also time to Who will win: Gossip Folks, Missy Elliott Who should win: Lose Yourself, J Bass, I take out the crystal ball to gaze into featuring Ludacris. It is the best nominat- M Mathers & L Resto, and make some predictions about who ed song. songwriters (performer: will take home statuettes in the rap cate- It is always the best rap/sung col- Eminem). Again, Em- gories on February 8. laboration category that is considered inem shows why he’s First up, best female rap solo perform- an interesting one. What is more im- considered one of hip- ance. Unfortunately, this category is often portant — the lyric or the melody? hop’s best lyricists, with this the weakest in terms of talent. One is hard-pressed to decide. semi-autobiographical Who should win: Work It, Missy Elliott. Who should win: Crazy in Love, narrative. This should be a slam dunk for Elliott, who Beyonce featuring Jay-Z. Truly of- Who will win: Em- will likely win more than one inem’s Lose Yourself. Grammy this year. On the other hand, Who will win: Missy Elliott. best rap album may For best male rap solo per- be the most difficult formance, there were a few rap category to pre- surprises this year, including dict. nominations for Joe Budden Who should win: and Sean Paul. Speakerboxxx/The Who should win: Lose Your- Love Below, Out- self, Eminem. Serving as the Kast. This is easily lead single to his 8 Mile one of the best al- soundtrack, Lose Yourself was bums released in one of the best-written songs 2003. this year. Who will Who will win: In Da Club, win: A tough 50 Cent. He will likely scoop call. While Out- the award in this category, as Kast is the crit- he had everyone ‘‘partying ics’ darling, 50 like it was their birthday’’ last Cent’s Get Rich year. fering the best of both or Die Tryin’ This year’s best rap performance by a worlds, Crazy in Love is may have the duo or group nominations left many sur- what this category is all industry vote. prised. The reason? Overlooking of Lil Jon about. But Andre 3000 and the East Side Boyz’s crunk anthem Who will win: Bey- and Big Boi Get Low. once featuring Jay-Z. should win out Who should win: An un-nominated Lil Best rap song may over 50. Jon & the East Side Boyz featuring Ying be the easiest pick of (Reuters)

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ikram Bhatt’s last and they did well. Lagaan great father. A man who will few movies may have and Gadar released on the go to any extent to keep his V not done well, but he same day and both the films family. I would say it is about Happy days are here again! is not fazed, and that is the went on to re-write history. a family which is under str- hallmark of a confident direc- Family matters This proves what I have al- ess. It is about a family under he weather is pleasant the script. I was so excited Govinda plays a simple tor. His next film, Aetbaar re- ways believed, that there is al- threat. And I think it is the and it is early eveni- that Govinda is signing me man called Chandraprakash leasing today, even as he ways an audience for a good kind of film that should ap- T ng. We are seated in for his first home production in the film. “I play a very shoots in Malaysia for Jurm. film. And it is not like all the peal to all sections of society. the Surve Farm, situated on that I just had to take up the happy man who is very satis- Incidentally, this is the first & a filmi clash people who go to see Khakee What do you think of the outskirts of Mumbai. A role. I give everybody dukh fied. But I am no saadhu. A time Vikram has directed will reject Aetbaar. The same John Abraham as an actor? venue used as the back- little greed does come , and we people who will see Khakee I think John has outdone drop of many-a-Hindi my way. I, too, have ask him what that felt like! could go to see Aetbaar. Or himself. John was someone I film, Surve Farm is a lit- hopes, dreams and I, too, Were you a little appre- vice versa. If a film is good, thought who looked the part tle township in itself. It want to make some hensive about directing people will go to see it. (for the role in Aetbaar) when encompasses a school money,” says Govinda. Amitabh Bachchan? What should I cast him. And that was even set-up, a simulate hospi- “In Sukh, I play a ve- In the capacity of a direc- the audience before Jism. He has not only tal, a jail and a law-and- ry sensitive, impulsive tor, yes, since this is the first look for- looked the part, but he has order courtroom, be- girl who does not think time I am working with him. ward to in become the part and he has sides the acres of green before she reacts. Govin- Aetbaar? acted the part. I think John grass and several little da ji is so organised. He In Ae- will find it very difficult to doll-like houses. has not left any stone tbaar, the outdo himself after this. Govinda appears. unturned as far as the audience What other films are Donning a new look production is concern- can look you working on right ed,” exclaims Aarti. forward now? Govinda’s With himself as pro- to a I am doing two films production Sukh ducer, his cousin Kirti at the moment. One is seems to have as director, and sister called Jurm and the Kamini writing the other one is Elaan. left all his lyrics of some songs in How is the co-stars in a the film, Sukh is defi- schedule for Jur- nitely Chi Chi’s home m in Malaysia happy mood as production. We going? they gush about it hope the film But I watched him shoot with It is going leaves him and my father when my dad was very well. Th- with a tinge of blonde on the in sukh,” says the quick- his family su- doing films like Kalia and is film has fringes of his hair, he looks witted actor, who has khi as well! Khudaar. Then I was assist- Bobby De- trimmer and better. After all, made a comeback to filmfare ing Mukul Anand for six ol, Lara he has become producer No. Bollywood. The film di- online years in films like Agnee- talks about directing Amitabh Dutta, 1. Has he not? Yes! Govinda rected by Govinda’s path, Khuda Gawa and Hum. Milind announced the completion of cousin, Kirti Ku- I knew how professional he Bachchan and his implicit faith in his film Soman his production debut, Sukh mar has been is, so when it came to direct- and Gul amid cool breeze, fresh air shot in record ing him, I was not apprehen- tion of him changed? Amitabh Bachchan Panag. and the setting sun. time of 27 days sive. Also Amitabh Bachchan It has only strengthened films, Aetbaar and Were filmi- Sukh stars Chunky and at just one is a director’s actor.And once not changed. I knew him as a Khakee, releasing on ng it in Malaysia right Pandey, Aarti Chhabria, location. “It he agrees to do a film, he is professional, and now I know the same day is bad for now and we have fin- Jhangiani and was a wonder- completely into it. There is him as a thorough profes- business? ished Lara Dutta’s Govinda himself. ful experience absolutely no room for any sional. I knew him as a good Let me just say that there work. And we are now Chunky Pandey plays a working with conflict. actor, now I know him as a have been instances in the concentrating on the photographer in Sukh. “I Govinda and Now that you’ve worked great actor. past where we had two films climax portions. play photographer and that Chunky,” says with him, has your percep- Don’t you think two releasing on the same day filmfare online is all I know. I have not read director Kumar.

Bruce Almighty childhood friend, Will Turner ndia’s renowned painter pen the lyrics for the film. PICK OF THE WEEK DVD/VCD/LD to rescue her.Little do they re- ruce Nol- I Maqbool Fida Hussain The artist explains that Tabu one day meeting the father, to defend the city and its peo- alise that they are con- an is a lo- League of Extraordinary is now ready with his latest represents the woman of to- B who is a British aristocrat ple. Neo, Trinity, and Morphe- fronting a band of pirates cal TV re- film Meenaxi: A tale of three day.In the promos of the film, Gentlemen and a politician. Determined us take the fight into the Ma- who are cursed and only porter in New cities. This is Hussain’s sec- Tabu can be seen looking gor- to meet him, she reaches trix in hopes of saving Zion, Elizabeth’s blood can break York, dissatis- he Fantom ond film after Madhuri geous while she roams London, re- and ending the machine’s en- the curse. fied with his Tis trying Dixit starrer around in unites with slavement of humanity once life. He has a to start a Wor- Gajagamini, three different her father who and for all. Reloaded is the first Once Upon a A new muse! loving girl- ld War, and be three years cities, where accepts her in half of a 4.5 hour movie; friend, Grace, who runs a day at the head of Time in Mexico ago. Meenaxi stars Tabu in the film has been shot. his life. But Revolutions completes it. care centre and adores Bruce it. A loyalist to the title role with model According to the director, Daphne has aunted in spite of his negativity. A her Majesty’s turned actor Kunal Kapoor the film will be easy for the not bargained Pirates of the H and scar- series of unfortunate inci- Empire is sent to fetch Allan as the leading man. common man to compre- for London so- red by tragedy, dents lead Bruce to rail and Quartermain in an effort to Caribbean M.F.Hussain’s latest muse hend. AR Rahman has given ciety and her participation in El Mariachi rage against God for his rot- track down the group who is Tabu has inspired him to the music for the film. it leads to some disastrous ack Sparr- has retreated ten luck—which is followed trying to start the war. Quar- consequences. Jow is a into a life of by a curious set of signs, one termain sets up his own pri- roguish yet isolation. He HOLLYWOOD BOX of which leads him to an old vate army which includes a The Matrix Reloaded charming pi- is forced out of NEXT UPDATE: sea Captain and a vampire OFFICE REPORT FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2004 building where he meets a ion, mank- rate prowling hiding when Sands, a corrupt RANK TITLE WEEKEND TOTAL amongst others. Soon into th- janitor who reveals himself ind’s last on his ship, the CIA agent, recruits the reclu- eir adventure they discover Z 1 Along Came Polly 27.6m 27.6m to be God! He’s heard Bruce’s free city, has Black Pearl. sive hero to sabotage an as- complaints and now has an the Fantom but their is more 2 Big Fish 10.4m 37.9m been located by But his idyllic sassination plot against the offer for the choleric news- to this war than cunning. life capsizes after his nemesis, president of Mexico. But El 3 Torque 10.3m 10.3m the machines. caster—his job. By endowing What a girl wants With 250,000 se- Captain Barbossa, steals his Mariachi also has a reason 4 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The 10.2m 326.0m Bruce with all his powers, ntinels only ho- ship and kidnaps the gover- for returning—blood re- God challenges him to take aphne Reynolds has 5 Cheaper by the Dozen 8.7m 111.0m urs away, Zio- nor’s beautiful daughter venge. The desperado re- Source: IMDB on the job and see if he can do Dwhat every girl wants— n’s military leaders scramble Elizabeth Swann. Sparrow is turns with his two capable any better! or so it seems. She dreams of all hovercrafts and personnel approached by Elizabeth’s cohorts Lorenzo and Fideo.

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8 BACK BEAT DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA FRIDAY 23 JANUARY 2004 Bips’ struggle at home Problems in marriage? ikram Bhatt may be busy from... hold your breath, her iyush Pandya, the maker of V with his next film Jurm, boyfriend. No prizes for PAmerican Desi, is ill in bed but he’s got one eye on his guessing that AB plays the fa- due to an unfortunate accident he next release Aetbaar. Aetbaar ther, Bips plays the daughter had at New York city.This has stars Amitabh Bachchan, Bi- and John, the boyfriend. ‘‘The delayed plans for his next ven- pasha Basu and John Abra- film is the story of a father ture, Arranged Marriage starring ham and is about a conscien- who wants to keep his family Perizaad Zorabian.How- tious father’s attempts safe at any cost,’’ says Vikram ever, Piyush’s illness has- to protect his when we call him, ‘‘and I am n’t stopped him from daughter sure it will be well liked working. He chalks out by all sections plans for his future ven- of socie- tures — a sequel to Amer- ty.’’ ican Desi and an untitled thriller. Anand hi anand! he evergreen hero has in- Tdeed become evergreen. Dev Anand, who has a heart younger than the kids on the block, has kept pace with pro- gress. The actor-filmmaker launched his production as well as his personal website, recently. Ask him what his best Net experience has been and he answers, ‘‘Chatting Vol. 04 No. 23 with my fans on indiatimes. It RNI Registration No. DELENG/2001/5765. was a wonderful larger-than- Published for the proprietors, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. by Balraj Arora at Times House, 7 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi — 110 002 and printed by him at Times of India Press life experience.’’ 7, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi — 110 002 and 13 & 15/1, Site IV Industrial Area, Sahibabad (U.P.). Regd. Office: Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road, Mumbai — 400 001. Editor (Delhi Market): Sabina Sehgal Saikia, responsible for selection of news under PRB Act. © All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher is prohibited. Circulated with The Times of India in Delhi & adjoining areas.

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