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THE TIMES OF Urmila dares to Anil Kapoor smiles Friday, May 2, 2003 scare film fans! from ear to year! Page 8 Page 5 TO D AY S LUCKY 87 Days in the week Delhi Asiad games 882 85 W orking days Bakers dozen 813 Your Dambola Ticket available in Delhi Times on 27th April, 2003 Numbers already announced : OF INDIA 27, 39, 50, 71, 32, 41, 88, 22, 55, 15, 30, 43, 49, 59, 66, 60, 86, 68, 76, 74 ENTERTAINMENT PLUS MANOJ KESHARWANI No smokescreen for fire-prone buildings The Delhi Fire Service identifies 69 buildings which fail to comply with atleast 6 of the 12 safety measures stipulated JYOTI SHARMA ‘‘For the remaining build- After all, we are not en- Zafar Marg; and the DLF Shopping Co- Times News Network ings, we will initiate the not- forcing fire-safety no- mplex at GK. While 52 of the 69 ‘unsafe’ ification process shortly and rms to harass peo- buildings are owned by private parties, here’s heat and dust. But polluti- target the more fire-prone ple but to save liv- 17 are owned by the government. on is not the only problem on De- buildings first.’’ NEELABH es,’’ says a senior The DFS’ list of fire-fighting measur- Tlhi’s hands this summer of dis- For the record, official pro- DFS official. es include the installation of a safe mea- content. The fourth most-polluted city cedure requires the DFS Among the ‘unsafe’ ns of access measuring not less than 6 in the world tops the country when one to first issue inspection buildings listed by the m in width and 9 m in height; an under- talks of fire-related mishaps. The Delhi notices to the highrise DFS are Mohan Singh ground static water tank with a capaci- Fire Service (DFS), on its part, is out to buildings targeted, fol- Place on Baba Kharak ty of 2,00,000 litres; an automatic sprin- douse the flames of a potentially seri- lowing which they wi- Singh Marg; Ghaffar kler system; a first-aid hose reel; porta- ous situation. After sealing off buildin- ll be granted a grace Market in Karol Bagh; ble appliances (all types of fire extingu- gs at Connaught Place, Rajendra Place period of 45 days. Ho- the Northern Railway ishers); proper compartmentation; au- and Nehru Place which, despite warn- wever, if these build- Flats on Panchkuian tomatic heat/smoke detection systems; ings, failed to comply with even three of ings still fail to insta- Road; the Rail Niwas a public address system; illuminated the 12 safety criteria prescribed by it, ll the safety measur- MS Flats on State En- ‘Exit’ signs; alternative sources of elect- the DFS has now set its sights on high- es stipulated, they try Road; the Admin- ric supply; fire lifts; and wet-risers. rise buildings which do not satisfy six will be sealed and the istration Block at Hi- Meanwhile, there is no diluting Del- or more statutes in the rule book. authorities concern- BURNING ISSUE ndu Rao Hospital; the hi’s burning issue. If the city is to water ‘‘Fire safety-wise, there are a total 69 ed will need to pay a Vallabhbhai Patel Ch- down the clear and present danger, hig- unsafe buildings in Delhi. Of this figu- fine which could go upto Rs 50,000. est Institute; the USSR Building on Fer- hrise buildings will have to get all fired re, we have already dealt with 12 buildi- ‘‘We are ready extend more time to ozeshah Road; Mankalya Bhawan and up —and the sooner the better. ngs,’’ informs DFS chief RC Sharma, those buildings which show results. Manak Bhawan, both on Bahadur Shah [email protected] Foreign trips and A haute summer ahead! VINOD NAIR and oranges, with the silh- tips for Black Cats Times News Network STYLE SPECTRUM ouettes having a lot of lay- ering with stripes, prints, crush and a stylish ARUN KUMAR DAS former Kashmir CM Farooq ummer is in. So are newer colours, fabri- grunge feel. For me, a mix-and-match of con- Times News Network Abdullah, former UP CM Raj- Scs and looks. Change is the only constant trasting colours is in.’’ nath Singh and former Assam in the world of fashion and making predic- Bright stripes spanning cobalt blue and ce- here’s always a first time CM Prafulla Mahanta also tions can be hazardous, but forecasts help tex- ment greys define Ashish Soni’s summer li- Tfor everything. And in the have NSG cover. tile manufacturers and designers incorp- ne. ‘‘Bright coloured stripes with the acc- case of National Security Gua- As regards the countries wh- orate changes in the material and ent on comfort is my style,’’ says rd (NSG) commandos, a recent ich will help out with the train- method used for style statements. Ashish. Side by side, Manish Arora official go-ahead marks the fir- ing of NSG commandos, Israel, ‘‘This season’s silhouettes will be picks ivory, red and fuschia as the st time that they will receive tr- Germany and France have slim, with a host of soft shades thro- colours of summer: ‘‘I just freak out aining abroad. Yes, the prover- been shortlisted. ‘‘We are im- wn in. The fit, in turn, will be slim, but on these colours, besides silhouettes bial ‘foreign hand’ is set to play pressed with the special forces easy to wear,’’ says David Abraham of which are chic and comfortable.’’ its part with a positive differ- of these countries,’’ reveals a the Abraham & Thakore label, ‘‘But But this summer’s style story wo- ence this time round. senior NSG official, ‘‘Experts making predictions is not the ideal n’t be complete without a ment- ‘‘In today’s time, interactive of these countries will impart way to go about things. After all, fa- ion of the Oriental touch. Det- exposure yields better results training to select NSG comma- shion shows in India showcase ga- ailing from the Far East, incl- than conventional training,’’ ndos, who will go through clas- rments meant for immediate de- uding China and Japan, is hot says NSG director general RS sroom and practical sessions. livery.In the West, on the other ha- for trend analyst Rajiv Goyal. Mooshahary, ‘‘While our Besides, the command- nd, shows are always one season ‘‘The Asian influence will commandos are equ- os will visit these cou- ahead of their time so that design- continue right through sum- ipped with the ntries to update the- ers can book orders, develop fab- mer,’’ he says, ‘‘There will be right skills, ir skills and training rics and be ready to retail when the detailing, in terms of embroi- upgradation modules.’’ actual season opens.’’ dery and Japanese calligrap- SHOOT AT SITE! Vivek Oberoi shows Delhi Times what it takes is an ongo- Incidentally,offic- to be a top gun in , at the Taj Palace (To send this As for the man’s personal pref- hy mixed with Indian kurtis. ing proce- ials reveal that rec- erences for this summer, David But what will be most intere- photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) ss we have ent incidents such has three angles: ‘‘The first sting is the juxtaposition of to be at par as the shootout at part is to do with neutrals — colours — brown and pink, with intern- the Akshar- whites, ivories and sandy orange and turquoise.’’ ational stan- dham tem- hues; part two consists of dus- Although what walks down dards.’’ ple have fo- ty pinks, sandstones and or- the ramp and what people will For Vivek, life has no retakes Beyond for- rced the ange pinks, again with a pale wear could be diametrically diff- eign collaborat- NSG to up- ASHOK CHATTERJEE nd Joffe’s The Invaders.Th- er aspired to be a role model, feel. Then, we have blues with erent, forecasts could govern ion as regards grade its train- a tinted look.’’ what designers create this sea- Times News Network en, I am working with John but now that I am one by def- training, the ing programme.’’ Mathew Mathan, Abbas-Ma- ault, I try to be as correct as Puja Nayyar, on her part, son. And seasons to come. Aft- arsenal of the Adds Mooshahary, sees summer as a riot of brig- er all, today’s couture could be ights, camera, action. In stan and Yashji. Besides, I am possible. I have turned down Black Cats will NEELABH ‘‘The NSG force reel life, so in real life. For doing films with Shaad Ali huge sums for promoting liq- ht, neon colours. ‘‘I like using really haute tomorrow! L also be upgrad- needs to be con- candy colours such as pinks [email protected] Vivek Oberoi, recent times and Mani Ratnam.’’ Point ta- uor brands and also done an- ed to include GUARD CARD stantly revised have rolled out off-the-sets dr- ken. Vivek has enough work ti-smoking campaigns.’’ the latest in hi-tech weaponry, and this necessitates foreign vi- ama which matches the best to keep him busy. Oberoi Jr isn’t just work including night-vision devices sits. Since the special forces of make-believe action Bollywo- Still, he has time to shoot on maintaining a clean ima- and ultra-light bullet-proof ge- the countries shortlisted are od can offer. But the ge, he is also works for ar. ‘‘However, the dress code of good at commando skills, inter- man in the centre of CANDID CONFESSIONS the upliftment of the the Black Cats will not be chan- action with them will help.’’ the storm (the Salman underprivileged. ‘‘I vi- ged and continue to remain all- Interestingly, even as the Bl- Khan episode) claims to have for his first ad — a cola com- sited street children in Mum- black,’’ informs Mooshahary. ack Cats ready to be trained by let bygones be bygones. mercial opposite Aishwarya bai recently and helped them Apart from being deployed experts from Israel, Germany ‘‘I have moved on in life. Rai. ‘‘I enjoyed working for kick drugs. I feel that doing for specialised operations inc- and France, their expertise has My life has not been affected the ad.’’ Vivek, however, is my bit is important.’’ luding the hijacking of aircraft been sought out to train the sp- by this incident.’’ Moving on undecided as regards endors- For Vivek, it’s not enough and terrorist takeovers, India’s ecial forces of Nepal, Bhutan in life, in Vivek’s context, me- ing products in the future. to be a hero in reel life. Kyun- elite commando force is curre- and Mauritius. Well, it seems ans that he is doing what he What he is sure about, th- ki real life has a more endur- ntly engaged in protecting VV- that nobody is superstitious ab- does best — act. So, it’s films ough, is that he wants to be a ing and endearing script. IPs, including deputy PM LK out these Black Cats crossing and more films. ‘‘I have Rola- role model for Gen X. ‘‘I nev- [email protected] Advani; the CMs of Gujarat, the road! UP and Tamil Nadu. Besides, [email protected]

ANUBHA SAWHNEY While things are hilarious Times News Network enough on the face of it, Allen’s Woody is ready with a comedy venture has come in for criti- midst all the dishum-dis- cism in the UK. Says film writ- A hum of Bollywood, Holly- got stiletto-sharp his many oddball er Charles Graham, ‘‘Woody wood is all set to come to town dialogue; beautif- characters.’’ Allen has seen better days and with a dose comedy. The Curse ul, brainy women As for the storyl- better-laid plots but, as usual, Of The Jade Scorpion, a film on and duplicitous ine, CW Briggs (Al- he attempts to fill this film’s ho- hypnotism starring Woody All- males; Runyonesq- len) is a top insura- les with a succession of wit-in- en and Helen Hunt, is all set to ue characters; a de- nce investigator in fused one-liners. The repressed hit theatres in town next week. licious plot; moody New York in 1940 romantic chemistry between Written and directed by All- cinematography; — or so he keeps te- Allen and Hunt never issues a en and also starring Charlize atmospheric pro- lling the firm’s glimmer and is further obscur- Theron, Elizabeth Berkeley,Br- duction and cos- new efficiency exp- ed by Dan Aykroyd’s office he- ian Markinson, Wallace Sha- tume design; and a ert, Betty Ann Fitz- ad, who is carrying on with wn, David Ogden Stiers and Br- savvy appreciation gerald (Hunt). Bri- Hunt. Fans of Allen’s dorkdom ian Markinson, The Curse Of of old movie gen- ggs prides himself will dig The Curse Of The Jade The Jade Scorpion is being bil- res and how to mix on being able to cr- Scorpion; others will just fall led as no-holds-barred humour. them for maxim- ack any insurance into a deep, deep sleep.’’ According to a report in the um effect.’’ caper by getting into the As for Delhi, Curse or no Hollywood Reporter,‘‘The Cur- The flip side? ‘‘Lacing a HOLLYWOOD HOTLINE mind of the thief, but now, Curse, the box-office will decide se of the Jade Scorpion is flat 1940s detective melodrama wi- Allen has created so many thanks to the hypnotic powers how much sting The Jade Scor- out, the funniest comedy Woo- th a heady mixture of screw- juicy roles in this comedic ‘Cu- of the Jade Scorpion, the mind pion has! dy Allen has made in years. It’s ball comedy and strong tequila, rse’ that he can’t do justice to of a thief is getting into Briggs! [email protected] ‘Theatre is challenging, but it is enjoyable too’ You are making SHAKTI — and the film went on to become a portunity for me to perform on stage your debut on KAPOOR hit. Now,if I am playing a father in th- —until now, that is. stage with the Actor is play,the audience should accept me. Do you watch theatre? play Tum Roo- On making his What prompted you to do a play? No. In fact, I haven’t seen a single play tha Naa Karo. stage debut with I have already appeared in more than in my life. Do you play the the play Tum 750 films. But never ever in my life had How different is performing on st- bad guy? Rootha Naa Karo I performed on stage — neither during age from acting in a film? Actually, Tum my school days nor in my college life. Oh, theatre is a tough job. Unlike in fi- Rootha Naa Ka- While pursuing an acting course at lms, one has to be careful about nume- ro is a family-en- FTII, Pune, Naseeruddin Shah, who rous aspects. One has to constantly th- tertainer. What’s more, unlike my was a co-student, would always tell me ink about things such as the audience, screen image, I play neither a comedi- Is it okay to make your stage debut about the addiction of performing on voice modulation, artistes and cues. an nor the villain in the play.The role with such a role? stage in front of a live audience. He Yet, theatre is very enjoyable —it is to- I essay is that of a senior citizen with Almost a decade ago, I played Govin- would always tell me to try my hand at ugh, but challenging. grown-up children. da’s father in Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni theatre. But there was no time or op- PURSHOTTAM AMIN

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2 DELHI IS TALKING ABOUT DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA FRIDAY 2 MAY 2003 SMS joke of the day Eve: “Do u luv me?” THE WORLD AT HER FEET! Adam: “I don’t!” he’s lovely. That was Shweta Shetty the whisper doing the Eve: “Then y did u S DUSKY MOODS rounds as the former Mrs make luv 2 me?” World Aditi Govitrikar Adam: “As if I had walked in to inaugurate the Kaya Skin Clinic in the other f***in’ Capital. choices!” The lovely model who is now also an actress, is the brand ambassador for Kaya. Amidst a loud round WHAT’S HOT ’N’ HAPPENING? of applause, she along with Food and Drinks at eco- Lalit Kala Academy the CEO of the clinic, nomical rates, with an en- Rabindra Bhawan Rakesh Pandey,cut the rib- tertaining Fashion presen- On till May 5 bon and formally set the tation — Dashion.The 11 am to 7 pm ball rolling. show is a fusion of fash- „ As guests were greeted ion, glamour, music and United Nations Informa- with the ‘Kaya Drink’, Adi- dance. Entry for couples tion Centre presents a dis- ti spoke to those present only. cussion on Reporting Con- and accepted their appreci- Fahrenheit flicts: Embedded in Truth? ation on her roles in her lat- Green Park Market Participants include per- est films. Needless to say, May 2 sonalities from the media many of the ladies present 7.30 pm onwards and literary world. had a number of questions „ to ask of Aditi, like how Artist Rajesh Bhowmick’s UN Conference Hall 55 does she manage to main- inspirational work is be- Lodi Estate tain herself so well.... Also ing displayed at a solo ex- May 2 doing the rounds were a hibition of his paintings. 3.30pm onwards number of starters and Photo: RONJOY GOGOI drinks.... SPOT LIGHT

ormer girl now based in Ger- my collaborations I have even written the lyrics many could very well join the ranks of in Hindi which they themselves insisted besides FIndians from Germany like Xavier the Indian music feel to it,” adds Shweta. One Naidoo, Sabrina Setlur and Trilok Gurtu who of her tracks Johnny Hoo with Sarah also has have all been on the international charts. A R Rahman while the second single with “Bhangra is huge right now in Europe and this Sarah called Arabian Nights features Frank Pe- is the right time for us Indians to make our terson of ‘Enigma’ fame. “Indian music is very mark,” says Shweta. The dusky babe with the hot especially with Panjabi MC entering the Eu- unique husky voice has already bagged two ropean charts. I wanted to do R & B but they major international projects. The first project is only wanted Hindi,” adds Shweta. Three of her with the talented Sarah Brightman who is a international singles will be releasing this June, stage performer and singer with the ability to which means our diva will be on the interna- elevate her voice to an operatic level. By com- tional charts. Meanwhile, back home she is bining these gifts, she has gained recognition back with her new album called Saajna which in her starring roles in theatrical classics such has the Drum N Bass feel to it. This is one al- as The Phantom of the Opera and Cats. bum that showcases Shweta like never before, The other project is with the popular techno with completely dance-worthy tracks. band from Frankfurt ‘Jam & Spoon’. “In both VIRAL BHAYANI A time for heroes... alman Khan was th- unced.... came Salman Khan, Sunny Gava- ere. And so was Vivek on stage to do the honours skar, dressed in a white sher- SOberoi. But for those and awarded each member of wani joined the fun by danc- expecting fireworks, tough the Indian women’s hockey ing and making luck. For both actors kept a team with a prize safe distance from each other plus a bonus at the Hero Indian Sports of a peck on Awards, held at the IGI stadi- the cheek! um on Wednesday evening. The cerem- While Vivek came with ony done, the dad Suresh Oberoi, Salman action shifted was flanked by Bollywood to Hotel Taj beauties and Palace where a Diya Mirza. Amongst those dinner bash present were Delhi-CM She- was held to give ila Dikshit, Shekhar Suman, a befitting end Archana Puran Singh, Dino to the evening. Morea, Malaika Arora, Jas Amongst those Edwin Moses and Ian Botham Arora, Yana Gupta and Neha spotted there Dhupia. The brilliantly-man- were Kapil aged ceremony saw stalwarts Dev shaking of the sports industry share a leg with centrestage with young new- comers, in what are the first- ever sports awards in India. Compares Siddhartha Ba- su and Mandira Bedi kept the crowds interested with their smart one-liners and witty jibes. Suave as ever,Kapil Dev drew the loudest cheers as he walked away with Archana Puran Singh & Sunil Gavaskar the Lifetime Achieve- ment Award. Amo- ng the other sports- persons who were part of the celebrations were Sunil Gavaskar, So- urav Ganguly, Ian Botham, Geet Sethi, Pulella Gopic- hand, Mahesh Bh- upati, PT Usha, Mahesh Bhupati and Diya Mirza Edwin Moses, Pargat Singh and Yuvraj Singh.... As the ceremony rolled on, sports heroes were spotted compar- ing notes with reel-life heroes. And then, it was time for the Best Team Award of 2002 to be anno- Yuvraj

Singh Sourav Ganguly and Parthiv Patel Photos: SATISH JAISWAL SATISH Photos:

Shilpa Shetty and Salman Khan Geet Sethi and Bhaichung Bhutia Ian Botham do the same. Later, Hero’s Pavan Mun- jal thanked everyone for making the event the suc- cess it was and hoped Del- hi would witness the same year after year....

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FRIDAY 2 MAY 2003 DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA DELHI IS TALKING ABOUT 3

Photos: NITIN MALIK tor Adesh Shrivasta, known for sev- eral hit songs including Kya Jalwe Tere Paro..., was seeing interacting MAGICAL MOMENTS... with the director Partho Ghosh of the film Agnisakhi. He seemed ex- cited about his upcoming projects such as Chalte Chalte and ‘‘a very prestigious project — a Hollywood venture — Hanuman,’’ he informs. Mogambo Amrish Puri sporting his signature felt-hat too had his share of fan-following as an enthu- siastic crowd gathered around for a tete-a-tete with the veteran star.

Amrish Puri and Adesh Srivastava Shalu & Naveen Jindal he night glittered... as many stars he plays a tapori. touched down in the Capital to scatter Needless to say, al- Ta bit of Bollywood stardust at Le Meri- most all the ladies dien’s Windsor Hall on Wednesday night. The present were thrill- model-turned actor Milind Soman looking his ed to find the good- casual best in a red kurta and a pair of blue looking hunk in al jeans was there to promote the music of his their midst. And Milind Soman Partho Ghosh & Aruna OswalOsw forthcoming film in which he sure was inun- dated with requ- ests for autographs and photographs — all of which he heed- ed to with a smile. Also part of the do was the pretty- young-thing Natanya in a re- splendent pink sa- ree, who would also be making her de- but in Bollywood shortly. As the evening got under- al Shail and Apsara OswOswal way, music direc- Natanya TALKING technology

Tarun Tejpal, Rakesh Sharma and Uma Gajapathyraju n evening of tech- nical appraisal — AThis is what turned out to be the theme of the closing ceremony of the Digital Talkies Film festival on Tuesday evening. Held at the Radis- son’s poolside, the evening reflected a perfect amal- gam of technology and en- tertainment. As one of the guests rightly said, ‘‘This func- tion celebrates the success

Michael Tarat and Vijaya Singh

Devika Ahluwalia & Sumant Jaikrishnan of an endeavour to estab- lish entertainment exhibi- tion avenues and pro- motes awareness of digi- tal film-making technolo- gies.’’ With men dressed in the most casual outfits — half- sleeve shirts and black trousers — and women in their evening gowns, skirts and saris, the decor was quite suitably matched with the weather. Brightly lit trees, soft in- strumental music and a glittering swimming pool

Diana Alipova Photos: RONJOY GOGOI was what made the order of the day as the guests chose to talk of the three the most. Those spotted on the occassion were Tarun Tejpal, Uma Gajapathyra- ju, Rakesh Sharma among other presonalities. (With contributions from Anubha Sawhney, Aparna Gupta and Allen O’Brien)

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4 LEISURE DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA FRIDAY 2 MAY 2003 DAILY CROSSWORD

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pouring in, Anil’s steered clear of endorsements and commer- cials. ‘‘When I used to get offers to do ads, there were no multi- nationals on the scene,’’ he says. ‘‘And the ads weren’t as slick or as polished as today’s. So I decided to not do them. And now when the money is good and the ads are slicker, the best don’t get offered to me.’’ But that hardly seems to matter to him. ‘‘The future is bright any- way.’’

I DON T FEAR FLOPS SURESH NAIR don’t want to lose that. You grow with age and experi- n the beginning, there ence. If you’ve noticed, some was Woh Saat Din.The faces deteriorate as they age. year was 1983. Bees saal It’s because the person stops I baad, Anil Kapoor con- growing and that reflects on tinues to be Bollywood’s stur- your face.’’ diest survivor, willing to Anil still gets excited push the envelope as much about roles that challenge his as age permits. ‘‘I still feel the histrionic abilities. same excitement,’’ he says. ‘‘I’m like a child when go- ‘‘But the body is not what it ing through a script, and so- was 20 years metimes even I ago.’’ In other As Anil Kapoor don’t believe in words, the mud completes 20 a script, I go w- fight in last ith the convicti- year’s Nayak years in ollywood, on of the direc- was hard on he says losing his tor.I might voice him, but acting my suggestions in itself hasn’t sense of balance a couple of become any eas- is all he fears times; after that, ier. ‘‘You still I keep quiet.’’ have to work hard to make Right now he would rather your role look convincing. talk about his forthcoming This is Bollywood, remem- films, like Calcutta Mail and ber?’’ Twenty years is a long Armaan, where he shares time and a lot has changed the screen with Amitabh around him. Younger heroes Bachchan. ‘‘We’d done and a fickle box-office. ‘‘I feel Shakti together, which was insecure every day,’’ Anil way back in 1982. This time says. ‘‘But what scares me around I was confident be- most is not competition or cause we’d already done sev- flops, but losing my sense of eral stage shows together.’’ balance. Come what may, I If movie roles are still

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Lipson) and the engineer (Heff Moraes) were white. They The Verve’s Bittersweet Sym- couldn’t talk.’’ phony was runner-up in the My music is all about that, Virgin poll. REM came third although I used to not talk with Everybody Hurts. STRAIGHT FROM Oasis also came fourth in about it because I felt it was somehow shameful. Well, Oh the countdown of the top 100 God reflects a place where songs since the station’s you’re in fetal position, and launch, with the track Don’t you’ve cried so much that Look Back In Anger. Why THE tears are not going to help. Does It Always Rain On Me, HEART by Travis, completed the Although she says it’s ‘‘too o there’s pop music: Annie Lennox has melancholic top five. the finger-popping, George Harrison Whatever, again by Oasis, feel-good wonder tuff been through a lot came in at 14. Red Hot Chili S we dance and party to set for release Peppers also managed a hat- — and hallelujah that we came lately and, in her trick in the top 20, the high- eorge Harrison’s new up with it. And here’s that oth- est being By The Way at upcoming solo single, Any Road, is to er thing that’s always been G number seven. Listeners be released on May 12. Tak- around in the darker corners album, she tries to were asked to choose their en from last year’s posthu- favourite track from a short- make some sense mous album Brainwashed, list of the ten . of it all, says it is the first new Harrison song in 14 years. Around the world PHIL SUTCLIFFE The track, released through EMI, will be backed with Mariah of popular culture’s big old by Marwa Blues also from tent, the kind of songs that Brainwashed. An enhanced make us stop, feel the moment version of the single with a more deeply and, generally, video of Any Road will also wonder what life’s all about — be available. Harrison’s 1971 like the ones on Annie number one My Sweet Lord Lennox’s third solo album, topped the UK singles chart Bare, due in stores June 10 and again in January last year . to be previewed at her sold-out Royce Hall concert. It’s now the song Written and recorded in the aftermath of her 12-year mar- of the decade! riage to Israeli asis hit Wonderwall has filmmaker Uri Obeen named the great- ariah Carey is plan- Fruchtman, est song of the past decade. Mning to launch her first Bare is an emo- Music fans chose a top five of world tour in more than tional ride to downbeat songs in a poll to three years in support of her shake your celebrate the tenth anniver- new album Charmbracelet. nerves and rat- sary of Virgin Radio. She kicks off the Charm- tle your brain, Wonderwall was a num- bracelet World Tour in Osa- and lost. close to the bone’’ to discuss though not ber two hit in 1995 — kept off ka, Japan, on June 24, before Lennox is so far Bare as her ‘‘divorce album,’’ quite in the the top of the charts by Rob- returning to the US for 47 gone she asks, she admits some of the lyrics way Jerry Lee son And Jerome’s I Believe. dates. Oh God, where that poured out at first were Lewis intend- The singer will then are You now? ... too specific to go public. But as ed. travel to Asia before I’m looking the songs developed, she con- Take the de- coming to the UK later down at the centrated on the universal, mands and re- in the year, finishing in abyss where You don’t exist.It sharable emotions. ‘‘I just try wards of the final track, Oh somewhere around the sounds as though she’s break- to understand myself,’’ she God (Prayer). Concluding an month of November. ing while you listen. says.‘‘So I sing about my album of moody highs and She will be perform- The moment she recorded anger, the pain, the joy, the lows layered with tough rock, ing tracks from Charm- it, she knew she’d cut deep. ‘‘I sublime exquisite sexuality cool electronica and lush bracelet, which has sold sang it once only,’’ she says. and sensuality. Whatever I’m strings, this song suddenly one million copies ‘‘That’s what you get on the experiencing. I don’t want to drops back to voice and piano, since it’s December re- CD. When I came out of the censor myself...” conspicuously naked, alone lease. studio, the producer (Steve (LA Times)

Album : Indiana Jones-Trilogy Map Room, The Basket among the best-ever penned, ‘Sai Mantra’ which has been Game, The Mine Car Chase, and this score certainly falls specifically written so that a Artiste : Various Indy’s First Adventure and into that category. All three Sai devotee can pray to Him Label : Times Music Cole Porter’s Anything Goes. suites are faithful to the com- by playing it in their homes to CD Price : Rs 295/- Completed in the spring of poser’s vision. Raine brings create a sacred environment. 2002 at Smecky Studios in three suites expanding, deep- This apart the album has two Rating : Good Prague, the recording ses- ening and blending them into more reasons why this album sions involved the 82-strong different musical themes ap- is a must-have for all Sai Baba Classically yours City Of Prague Philhar- propriate to the character. We followers. The famous Sai he CD has instrumental monic Orchestra and Cho- now have all three scores, plus Baba aarti that is sung at the T scores from the three rus. two versions of Anything Shirdi Indiana Jones blockbuster The three Symphonic Goes by Cole Porter, wrapped Temple, is Cartney. His numerous films films — Raiders of the Lost Suites were conducted by neatly into one package. From also includ- credits include work with Ark, Indiana Jones and The award-winning composer the baton of Nic Raine, the ed in the al- Gabriel Yared, Alexander De- Temple of Doom, and Indi- and orchestrater Nic Raine City of Prague Philharmonic bum. Then splat and Carl Davis. ana Jones And The Last Cru- and engineered by John recreates an adventurous the singer Each track in the album is sade composed by Steven Laurd Timperley, one of mood with the high energy of is none oth- PICK OF THE GROOVE filled with emotion and su- Spielberg’s favourite music Britains most experienced the Indiana Jones exploits. er than perb performances of John composer John Williams. engineers, who in a career Suresh Williams trilogy scores, actu- The album features some spanning some 45 years has Holy chants Wadekar worked with Bing Crosby, ally makes the listener feel and music of the best of John antra and dhun based Tony Bennett, ELP, Dusty they’re right in there with is by Sanjaya Gaurinandan — Williams’ music including albums account for Springfield, and Paul Mc- Doctor Jones. The album M a creative combination which The Raiders March, The maximum percentage of pop- stands as a work of art on its has worked wonders in the ular and bestselling spiritual own, with each cue unveiling spiritual dhun music catego- albums. This particular al- The Indiana Jones Trilogy. ry. bum has a continuous flow of The Raiders March — if you The overall feel of the al- don’t recognise this one, Album : Shree Sai Mantra bum is soothing and really sa- you’ve been off the planet or cred. The Sai aarti tune is Artiste : Suresh Wadekar elsewhere. The beautiful Mar- similar to Om Jai Jagdish ion’s Theme — tenderness Label : Times Music Hare. The album is a simple abounds within that gives the CD Price : Rs 150/- offering, but will help many insight between two people to create that simple pact Rating who were once in love. : Perennial Favourite with the almighty. Williams’ music is ranked

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PICK OF THE WEEK Legends of India festival,in (flute), Dr. L. Subramaniam its attempt to promote Indian (violin), Prateek Choudhury HINDI art forms is holding its fourth (sitar), Louis Banks (key- Love in times of War, this is the theme of annual DMA Music festival. boards), Shivamani (percus- Anil Sharma’s latest extravagance, Hero- A three day musical extrava- sion) and Begum Parveen Love Story of a Spy. The characters of ganza is lined up featuring Sultana (vocal). this triangle are doctor Shayna Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia India Habitat Centre (), a Kashmiri Belle (flute), Ustad Rashid Khan ■ May 2, 4 Reshma (Preity Zinta) and a spy Arjun Khanna (Sunny Deol). The baseline of the story is how this spy’s romantic life comes in-between his mission. The mis- sion being eliminating cross border ter- rorism propogated by a group which is lead by Ishaa Khan ( Amrish Puri). DT cinemas, M2K ■ 2, 3 shows

ENGLISH The Recruit, starring Al Pacino and Colin Farrell, gives an insider’s view into the CIA: how trainees are recruited, how they are prepared for the spy game, and what they learn to survive. James Clayton (Farrell) is just the person that Walter Burke (Pacino) wants in the Agency.James regards the CIA’s mission as an intriguing alternative to an ordi- nary life, but before he becomes an offi- cer, James has to survive the Agency’s se- cret training ground. Chankya, DT Cinemas ■ 2, 3 shows

ARTS Photographer Ram Rahman will mount a photo portrait studio, using an actual cinema hoarding and lifesize plywood cutout figures. Made in collaboration with Raza Abbas, the studio will offer an oppor- tunity to the vistors to have their pictures taken along the likes of Mahatma Gandhi, David Beckham or dancer Indrani Rahman. The studio was derived from the street photos document the fabulous visu- al collage of the cinema hoarding, and random advertising. India International Centre ■ Til May 7

DANCE Bhartiya Sangeet Sadan in collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations present Samman Samaroh, in honour of the doyen of Indian Poetry, Gopal Das Neeraj, on his 80th birthday. As a part of Ras Rang, the eminent poet will recite his poetry,noted Kathak dancer Uma Sharma will be choreo- graphing and dancing to his lyrics, Karwan Gujar Gaya. Pt. Jwala Prasad will be composing the music. Sapru House, Barakhamba Road 7 pm ■ May2

Tripuran artist Raj- through colours, fo- esh Bhomick,pres- rms and strokes. Na- ents his solo exhibi- ture in its plenty, and tion for the first time people and their con- in Delhi. He believes cerns form inspira- that his art is a con- tion material for his fession of body and paintings. soul. On his canvas Ravindra Bhawan, he tries to express the Lalit Kala Akademi inner energy of life ■ Till May 5

Marius et Jeannette, will be screened as a part of the French Film festival. Marius is the sole guardian for a vast industrial wasteland. Having lost her job, Jeannette is rais- ing her two children in a tiny house. Jeannette meets

Abua Birsa, a film on tribal struggle for self determina- tion and a homage to Birsa Munda, torch bearer of the historical conflict between the tribals and the British of- ficers. Directed by Amitava Dasgupta. the film documents Marius and together they try the life of Birsa who is educated by the British mission- to forget the wounds life has aries, and understands the corruption of the British gov- given them. ernment and its double standards. He mobilises Munda Embassy of France 2, struggle to claim their rights on the forest area. Aurangzeb Road ■ May 2 ■ India International Centre 6.30 pm May 1 (Compiled by APARNA GUPTA)

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8 BACK BEAT DELHI TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA FRIDAY 2 MAY 2003

An expensive affair for Ramu averick filmmaker Ram MGopal Varma’s compa- ny, Varma Corp is embarking on an ambitious plan. Title Ek (One), the film is an interna- tional action adventure aim- ed. With a budget of around $20m, it will be Bollywood’s most expensive film made till date Ek won’t be a typical Bollywood film. Most proba- bly it will start Indian super- star, , San- jay Dutt, Nana Patekar and Sunil Shetty.

On cloud nine f Urmila Matondkar is Iseen swimming in the skies these days it’s with reason. Her performance in Bhoot is being raved about. Also the central government has decided to confer the Gaurav Award on her for outstanding contribution to the film industry. ‘‘We Maharashtrians are very happy to get recognition from within the State.’’ Good going Urmila!

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