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www.fridayweekly.com.np Every Thursday | ISSUE 165 | RS. 20 SUBSCRIBER COPY | ISSN 2091-1092 17 April 2013 $ a}zfv @)&) 9 772091 109009 Happy New Year 2070 www.facebook.com/fridayweekly www.fridayweekly.com.np Every Thursday | ISSUE 165 | RS. 20 SUBSCRIBER COPY | ISSN 2091-1092 17 April 2013 $ a}zfv @)&) 9 772091 109009 Happy New Year 2070 www.facebook.com/fridayweekly Slaying of the Serpent – Bisket Jatra A week-long Bisket Jatra is a boisterous festival celebrated with Chimes of Change much aplomb in the city of Bhaktapur. The celebrations kick off four ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ but days before the Nepali New Year’s Day (14 April) Arniko Room at Hotel Annapurna and last till four days after. decided to go with the thought Continued on page 8 ‘if you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got’. Continued on page 28 A Display of Gorgeous Attires Gorgeous Institute of Fashion Technology (GIFT) together with 1999 AD organized a fashion show on Friday evening at 1999 AD in Balkumari. The event had Madan Krishna Shrestha as the chief guest along with Deepak Bajracharya, Kiran Shrestha, and also Azar Man Joshi from the Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce. Continued on page 16 Continued on page 10 getstarted start off with our picks Hammer of the Gods — Abhishek Mishra he Enfield is a beast of the first Poker Run in 2067 BS. Kumaon Regiment, Indore, a machine. Whenever Why Poker Run? It’s the is a milestone of a man. At you’re on the road, you ‘dead man’s hand’ – a poker 64, he has seen all of North- Tknow you will do a double hand of two Aces and two East India and then some, At a glance take as soon as you hear that Eights, ala Wild Bill Hickok, on his Enfield (indubitably ‘dhuh dhuh dhuh dhuh’ from the famous Gun Slinger of dubbed ‘Wizard’). He holds streets afar. The annual Enfied the Wild West who was the Limca Book of Records for Rendezvous & Poker Run steps holding this Hand when he being the oldest rider to ride Sherup Sherpa Photo Courtesy: into its fifth and biggest year, was shot dead. It is also aimed to Khardungla—the world’s and the story behind the Enfield at finishing up with the best highest motor able road at year old daughter Tusharika Luxemburg, Switzerland, the Poker Run is what makes the hand of Poker cards. One card 18,380 feet. He paid tribute to for the event. The 5th Annual UK and the USA. The event camaraderie between the riders, Enfield Rendezvous & Poker boasts of a solid 200 riders who so strong. It commemorates Perhaps the most interesting facet Run has piqued some serious look to ride their chariot from the life of the late Binod of the event is the riders themselves interest from all across India, Kathmandu to Pokhara and Chettri Acharya, the man who to Enfielders from Dharan, back. was looking to replicate the who traverse many a miles to Kathmandu, Chitwan and Enflield Rendezvous & Harley Rider Poker Run of participate. Butuwal. Not to mention Poker Run 2070 BS is scheduled Australia, an event he took part Enfield and Classic Bike to be held from 13 to 15 April in, with Enfield Riders right is dealt at each stop along the the memory of 114 brave men enthusiasts from Australia, 2013 and looks all set to be here in Nepal. Sadly Acharya way to the destination and spot departed of Rezang La during Austria, Belgium, Denmark, the biggest thunder ride in the passed away in October 2008. prizes are given. As well as a the Sino-India war, covering France, Germany, India, Himalayas, again ! Not the ones to lay a man’s grand prize that awaits the best 2,700 kilometres on his bike to dream down, Stewie Mclean, hand in the end. get there. His feats go on and At a glance a Harley rider and promoter Perhaps the most interesting on and the man has his whole What Enflield Rendezvous & Poker Run 2070 BS of motorcycle adventures in facet of the event is the riders year’s itinerary packed, with the Himalayas along with Rabi themselves who traverse many conquests just waiting. Where Kathmandu to Pokhara, and back Thapa of Sacred Summits, who a miles to participate. Lt. Col. Another interesting story When 13 April to 15 April has organized motorcycle tours Sohan Roy, retired after 30 is that of Manashri Bordoloi Who Sacred Summits all over the subcontinent, paid years of duty; commissioned from Assam Bikers who will Participation Rs. 4800 per person including two nightsÊ accommodation with tribute to their fallen rider with in the 15th Battalion The be riding down with her 10 Fee breakfast page3 make your statement one question What characteristics deﬁ ne the identity of Nepali ﬁ lms? Whether it is the bigger commercial industries like Hollywood and Bollywood, or others like the Iranian and Korean films that have a following because of their unique style—some cine industries around the globe stand out because of the identity and character they have carved out for themselves. At a time when a lot is being experimented with in the industry, what are the characteristics that set Nepali films apart? We talk to the cast members of an upcoming film, “Karkash” and take their opinions on the same. Bijaya Adhikari We actually already had an identity Any era of films is defined by a series of We are still searching for It’s high time that we start thinking Nepali films are at a transitional for Nepali films, but it was not ‘hit’ films. There was a time when Tulsi the identity of Nepali films. about the pattern of our films. phase. They are changing from explored further as we went Ghimire and Ugen Chopen delivered Culturally, India and Nepal are The film can still be a mere love regular ‘formula films’ to films with into the ‘formula film’ genre. I ‘Superhit films’, and those films defined alike, but their film industry story, but instead of making it a more depth and with intrinsic think Nepali films should, and can, the identity. This is the right time to has flourished because they city oriented one, we can think of values of filmmaking. And these encompass our cultural diversity. change our identity though as we are have been able to tell the story culturally strong, visually appealing ‘new age’ films have come when Nepal has a multicultural paradigm currently stuck with the same old of their history and culture. I and non-urban setting altogether. even the country is going through a that needs to be thoroughly school of thought. We need to first believe a film industry is defined Nepali people are open hearted, transition. I guess making films about explored. We have a rich history pin-point what that ‘change’ is. Is it by how a story is told. As such, innocent, dedicated and loyal—these ‘New Nepal’ could rightly represent and literature, diverse musical new technology alone? Or is it the we have a lot of potential. Our elements should be shown rather Nepal as a country. Films should instruments and folk music. Nepali introduction of new ideas, or something stories are still to be told. A than twisted and all-so-powerful be able to reflect the situation of films can be made in an ‘easy’ else all together? If at this point a series new time has come, so a new villainous characters. A village in a nation—so I believe the current budget as our lives and stories are of films become ‘hit films’, drawing the storytelling method should be any country represents the country socio-cultural transitions should be very simple. That’s our identity. audience to the theatres, then those ventured into. the best—that is how Nepali films the subject of Nepali films. series of hit films will define the new should be. Satya Raj Acharya is a Gazal age—our new identity. Daya Hang Rai has been Raymon Das Shrestha is an RJ singer, and is also a music director much acclaimed for his versatile Suraj Singh Thakuri is one of the and co-owns Attic Restaurant as composing together with his Asif Shah debuts as film director with acting and for the fantastic most recognized faces from Nepali well. “Karkash” is his second film, brother Swaroop. He plays the “Karkash”. He is one of the members direction of ‘Degree Maila’. He Television. He debuts in “Karkash” where he steps into the character role of ‘Prabhat Lamichhane’ in of ‘The Unity’ band, and also a music plays ‘Andy Singh’ in “Karkash”. as ‘Ivan Bikram Shah’. of ‘Sandesh Khadgi’. “Karkash‰. video director and ad film maker. people the buzz-makers Salsa Maestros Despite coming from different walks of life, Riyaj Shrestha, Jimy Shahi and Sujan Ghimire have one thing in common—Salsa! They simply love Salsa for it involves ladies and music. This trio has teamed-up to contribute to the Salsa scene in K-Town by supporting Salsa teachers and schools. Lately they have been conducting Salsa Nights in different happening venues around town. Eren Shrestha Jimy Shahi Sujan Ghimire He took up Salsa when his teacher, Andreas Lehark, found him dancing at a charity event in Lincoln School. He took up Salsa when his student from Minnesota (who was learning Nepali dances from him) informed him about He was named after Mithun Chakraworty’s character Diego Sienz teaching Salsa at Hotel Shangrila.

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