DLD‰‰†‰KDLD‰‰†‰DLD‰‰†‰MDLD‰‰†‰C Spinning Around: Priyanka,Akshay Sharon sports Kylie Minogue & Lara in Andaaz: a new look... THE TIMES OF INDIA Sharon Stone now sports a demure Wednesday, hits the right note Three’s company! dark look which renders her nearly June 4, 2003 unrecognisable. But wait, this star Page 7 Page 8 hasn’t taken a cue from Madon- na and Christina Aguilera, fol- lowing the brunette trend. The new look is for Sharon’s latest role in a 1960s-set thriller A Different Loyalty. But this isn’t the only movie requiring stars to step into the past. Charlize Theron and Geoffrey Rush dress up in 1960s gear for a film Peter Sellers. Looks like everyone’s out to have a blast with the past. But then, if history can do it, so can Hollywood — repeat OF INDIA itself, that is! MANOJ KESHARWANI Khadi heads for South Africa ARUN KUMAR DAS as well,’’ says Sharma, ‘‘Since khadi is an eco- Times News Network friendly fabric, the KVIC hopes that it will create a place for itself abroad.’’ lashback to 1903. Mahatma Gandhi sets up As much a symbol of the Indian independen- an ashram in South Africa. Cut to 2003. A ce movement as the Dandi March, this swadeshi Fcentury later, the Khadi Village Industries fabric has had to wait for these times of globali- Commission (KVIC) plans to NEELABH sation to stage a comeback. It’s make the presence of homesp- another matter that khadi has un khadi felt in the cities of Du- Khadi is taken its time to grow beyond its rban, Pretoria and Johannesb- short & rural image and add an upmark- urg. It’s the return of the prodi- sweet et clientele to its resume. What gal. Khadi’s pristine genes will matters is that khadi has ar- now revisit a land with which it rived as a style statement. has deep-rooted links. Picture this: from lingerie to ‘‘We are proud to carry Gand- miniskirts, swim-wear to stilet- hiji’s legacy back to South Afr- tos — all made of khadi — the ica. As per our plans, khadi gar- simple charkha is spinning a ments will be exhibited across virtual revolution in the fashion South Africa. After these exhib- industry.‘‘We will project khadi itions, we will explore ways of as the fabric of the future,’’ says making khadi’s presence in Sou- a senior KVIC official, ‘‘Tie-ups th Africa permanent by opening FABRIC FORAY with leading fashion designers outlets there,’’ informs KVIC and institutions will see trendy chairman Mahesh Sharma. Khadi is all set to revisit dresses made from this fabric Incidentally,a total of 23 kha- South Africa 100 years being created.’’ di items, including kurta pyja- By the look of things, every- mas and salwar kameezes, tops after Mahatma Gandhi one is going desi. The word is th- and bedsheets will book a ticket set up an ashram there at most official dignitaries are to ride to South Africa. ‘‘Since turning to Indian gifts. ‘‘Aroma- there is a considerable Indian population in tic oil, neem soap, sandalwood face-packs and South Africa, we hope the exhibitions there will handspun khadi towels were presented to Hi- be a hit,’’ says a KVIC official. llary and Bill Clinton and also the Japanese PM,’’ But wait, it is not only South Africa that this informs the KVIC official. From a small ashram RIGHT ON CUE! Delhi Times traces the career course of corporate hotshot Geet Sethi as the former world billiards historic fabric will visit. ‘‘This is just the begin- in South Africa to the Big Apple. It’s on a roll. champion sports the smile of success (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) ning. We have chalked out a plan to exhibit kha- Gandhiji’s charkha has indeed come full circle. di in the US, Germany,Moscow,France and Italy [email protected] GEET SETHI: ON SONG IN BUSINESS Nab reel pirates, get real awards ASHOK CHATTERJEE that I have lost touch with the me I have spent my life playi- it brings back memories of his daughter Jazz are growing up DIVYA VASISHT Times News Network game,’’ he quickly points out, ng. Billiards has given me a strongest rivals — Mike Rus- and I want to be part of this Ashish Bhatnagar, CEO of iDream Produc- Times News Network ‘‘It’s just that I have made the platform to evolve —I will be sell and Michael Ferreira. process,’’ says a fond voice, ‘‘I tions, wears a worried look on his face. Not with- ressed in a crisp shirt and transition from being an out indebted forever.’’ ‘‘Both are fierce competitors. I always try to find time for my out reason: ‘‘More than 50 per cent of the poten- Dwrinkle-free trousers, he and out sportsperson to one At the age of 12, Geet made won three World Champions- wife Kiran and kids.’’ iracy.A menace to which Hollywood has lost tial business of a film is lost to piracy.Although could pass off as another one who participates in just a cou- eye contact with a billiards ta- hips against Russel in 1992, Time is at a premium for P nearly $ 75 million and Bolly- we have a hotline through of those corporate hotshots. ple of events a year.’’ So far so ble — it was love at first sight. 1993 and 1998, but I also lost a the Padma Shri awardee. Mo- wood has incurred losses of mo- which we monitor informa- Still, looks can be deceptive — good, but a faint smile few finals to him.’’ nday to Friday, it’s corporate re than Rs 1,700 crore rules the tion, we need a more concrete and in this case, they are. Geet betrays the man’s love As a former billiar- boardrooms, meetings. In be- roost. Pinpointing piracy as the Hah! forum to curb piracy.’’ Sethi — yes, Geet of green ba- for what he does best BILLIARDS BOARDROOM ds world champion, tween, there is his travel busi- prime reason for the falling pr- I’m a According to director Yash ize fame — is the vice-presid- —win world titles. ‘‘Yes, I still ‘‘I was fascinated. As I played Geet has words of wisdom to ness. The man has reinvented ofits made by movies, the Hol- pirated Chopra, ‘‘This step initiated by ent of an IT company.And just practise,’’ he reveals, ‘‘And wh- and participated in tourname- share: ‘‘Till a few years back, himself. And has no regrets lywood-based Motion Pictures copy! the MPA-IMPPA ismost welc- like he does while cueing up at en the World Championship nts, the winning habit drew we led from the front. I believe about having done so. From Association (MPA) and the Indi- ome. If this initiative succeeds the billiards table, he means comes up, I practise seriously.’’ me deeper and deeper into the that today’s players lack self- billiards to the boardroom. It’s an Motion Pictures Producers’ in bringing in transparency, business in his new avatar. Once a sportsman, always a game. So much so, I become a motivation.’’ So much for the a different ballgame altogeth- Association (IMPPA) have la- the film industry will benefit.’’ ‘‘I am fairly involved with sportsman? ‘‘The game has gi- professional player,’’ he recal- game. ‘‘Beyond billiards, I ha- er. A new life has just begun unched a joint initiative in Delhi Adds an MPA official, ‘‘Whi- the corporate affairs of the co- ven me a lot. I owe my self-est- ls. The trip down memory lane ve a lot to address, starting wi- for Geet Sethi. and Mumbai. From now on, a re- le the smaller pirates have been mpany but this does not mean eem and confidence to the ga- is a pleasant one and, en route, th my family.My son Raag and [email protected] ward of Rs 30,000 will be offered identified, we are on the looko- by the MPA-IMPPA combine th- ut for the big fish.’’ Still, with ose volunteering information on rewards being offered to nab pi- factories churning out pirat- rates, there is hope. Says di- ed versions of movies. COUNTER ATTACK rector Robby Grewal, whose Look who’s talking! ‘‘This reward scheme has Hollywood and Bollywood team Samay is due for release, ‘‘The been launched simultaneous- only way to rake in profits is What s in a movie ly in eight countries includi- up to offer cash for information to draw the audience to theat- Times News Network international traffic on cell- ng India and aims at contr- phones has grown by 25-30 per Long or short, the titles of films influence audience turnout at theatres on manufacturers of illegal DVDs res. The reward scheme sh- olling the problem of illegal ould take the sting out of pira- ello, here’s some informat- cent in recent times, what with NIKITA DOVAL ‘pyar’ thrown in lets the viewer know that it is recordable compact discs (CD-Rs) and record- cy.’’Both Hollywood and Bollywood turning the ion which shows that cell- cellular long-distance tariff ha- Times News Network a love story.’’ H able digital versatile disc (DVD-Rs),’’ says a sen- tables, maybe pirates will walk the plank. ular conversation has taken a ving become cheaper,’’ says a The idea is to keep the audience interested ior representative of the MPA. [email protected] beep-leap forward. Figures rev- senior official of the Indian Cel- hat’s in a name? Shakespeare, obvious- while not revealing the plot.