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Fashionistas from the with Kailash Kher – the penings in town – take a legendary WWI chef at play – a marine gifts and memoirs screen give us a sneak peek man who can make grown look at what you did or fighter pilot Manfred dish with a Nepali from your visit at Café into their summer wardrobe. men cry with his songs. didn’t miss. von Richthofen. twist! Cheeno. Saving Everest: Beyond the Death Zone — Garima Rana he mission: to clean up The garbage collection process the icy pinnacle of ‘The at the altitude is as arduous as one World’s Largest Dump expects. Due to thin air and harsh Ting Site’. The task: an conditions, the climbers carried extraordinarily dangerous feat. 30-40 kg each at one go, and had Namgyal Sherpa, an avid climb- to make several trips back and er, along with a team of 21 very forth. During the clean up task, skilled and driven Nepali climb- which commenced back in 2010, ers and 10 support crew mem- the team brought down 1.8 tons bers, coordinated by Chakra of garbage – oxygen tanks, tent Karki, were to carry out the equipment, sneakers, plastics, bot- first cleaning effort on the Ever- tles, gas canisters, ropes, etc along est summit - ‘The Death Zone,’ with two dead bodies. above 26,000 feet (8,000m). The Sophia Pande, a filmmaker project was called - Extreme (with an MFA from NYU), saw Everest Expedition (EEE 2010). the project as a genuinely signifi- The project came about when cant subject, hence a documenta- Namgyal Sherpa, during his ry was born. She teamed up with many expeditions encountered Marina Martins, a Portuguese di- the horrific scene of mounting rector from LA. Marina took the abandoned garbage. The cause opportunity and came to Nepal was noble and well over due, but with the equipment: harnesses, a the initial hurdle to overcome was high definition camera and Go- generating the funds required Pro cameras (HD extreme sport (USD 100,000). The process be- cameras). These small, light gan with the project being pre- weight gadgets were attached to sented to the right people – the the climbers themselves and after donors. Corporate sponsors like 30 days of bone shattering work, Nepal Investment Bank, Hulas the team generated 33 hours Photo Courtesy: Namgyal Sherpa Steel, North Face and Surya Ne- of footage. This footage in turn pal came together and the project brings us the feature length docu- was launched. The donors enthu- mentary under the production siastically supported the venture, and team work of the duo. ‘The which led to the collection of Death Zone’ premieres May 4 at seven million rupees. QFX Central, Civil Mall. ! page3 make your statement just asking What will your summer wardrobe look like this season? — Mannat Shrestha There’s nothing that indicates a lazy summer day quite like the sun, sand and pretty whites. So I would keep my My summer wardrobe is summer wardrobe fresh with going to be simple with crisp cottons and linens since a lot of denims, tees and they are the perfect fabric for shorts. the season. I would choose clean lines and soft, flowing Aastha B, Singer silhouettes. Kanchan Shrestha, Singer I’m actually confused what to get for Let’s see, I shall be updating this season due to the unpredictable my wardrobe this summer weather but I guess mostly white with skirts that have funky hues will dominate my closet. I think floral prints, chiffon and cotton I will have a lot of cotton fabrics, one dresses. I guess white trousers I say cotton trousers and white piece dresses, maxi dresses, flip flops, and simple tank tops can’t be sandals will rule my wardrobe. and huge and elaborate hang bags. ignored. Hmm… also let’s not I also like Hats and bandanas Also I will have clothes made out forget good old pair of jeans, for summer. of Nepali materials like Dhaka and wedge heels and flats. Khadi. Resh Marhatta, Actor Manita Gurung, First Runner Reecha Ghimire, Actor up, Miss Mongol 2011 page3 Fr!day Issue 64 | 27 April 2011 5 Ke Chha Kailash? Kailash Quotes I met Kailash Kher under circumstances. As soon as I got a call from JPR, I rushed my way to Soaltee. After waiting for quite some time, the soulful melody King came dressed in casuals, washed jeans and a green inally it was dusk and the year was coming to an end. Ev- jumper. With a bright smile and down to erything seemed regular on the streets. Vehicles plied on the earth attitude, he welcomed the reporters. road and people rushed around with errands while there was Fa great deal of hustle at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza. Capping Excerpts of the conversation follow: off a beautiful chilly evening, the packed China Garden swooned to the Sufi-inspired music of the Indian phenomenon known as Kailash Kher – and his band Kailasha. The after-rain weather – not too cold What is music to you (most obvious ques- How have you matured as a person? yet breezy – complemented the soothing melody perfectly. tion)? I don’t know if I have matured yet, but each concert Music to me is a way of living and if you live in a way and each song is an experience for me. As a person, It took an hour of the audience’s patience but after the grand success your conscious self tells you, ‘Yes I have done some- everything educates me more about life. More than of Bryan Adams, everyone anticipated Kher’s concert to also be worth thing,’ when the entire world looks at you and gives a good singer I want to be a good person. I think the wait. And Kher did not fail to live up to his fans’ expectations. you a respectful smile, when you command respect, singing is an art which reflects your personality; if The show opened with the bass-driven seductive song ‘Jaana Jogi it means you are living a life somewhat meaningful you are not a good soul, you can’t portray wellness De Naal’ followed by hits from his discography including ‘Tauba to society and humanity. I think through music you in your songs. So for me, every journey is an experi- realize that because it is an expression of your inner ence to be a good human being. Tauba,’ ‘ Rang Deeni,’ ‘Teri Deewani,’ ‘Allah Ke Bande,’ and ‘Saiyyan.’ emotions – your feelings – these are all beyond The highlight of the evening was when Kher performed the hit Ne- barriers of religion and gender. So music is definitely How do you define yourself? pali number ‘Kanchi he Kanchi’ to a surprised Nepali audience. “I another form of God to me. I don’t define myself yet. I’m still searching. would like to call Kathmandu Rockmandu,” he commented. Yet that You have usually mentioned you father (Pt. You have always been considered as a Pop Sufi was not it. As the Indian performer asked the audience, “Tapai lai Mehar Singh Kher) as your inspiration. Can singer. What other genres would you want to kasto chei?” he transcended the language barrier. you tell us a little more about your musical sing? background? I don’t even know what I sing; it’s all up to people “When I sing live, I want to connect directly to the audience. I what they feel like calling it. More than the term, I be- want them to feel my presence in their flesh and bones,” shared the My father actually was the inspiration; I admired him first as an individual then as my father.