27042022-LSTC-01.qxd 4/26/2022 11:43 PM Page 1 c m y b GADAR 2 IS ON ITS WAY The shoot of Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel-starrer Gadar 2 is nearing completion. The team has wrapped up the second schedule in Lucknow, announced director Anil Sharma. TMS TRIBUNE Digital route Life Vivek Agnihotri’s movie The Kashmir Files, which also stars Mithun Chakraborty, is set for a digital premiere on ZEE5 on May 13. It will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. TMS CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 27 APRIL 2022 Photos: Pardeep Tewari All is well! Melody & rhythm Aamir Khan has a special message for board students Singer Kamal Khan of Tera Ishq Sufiana fame wants to make songs that talk of real issues Mona Reality show star and singer of the song Tera Ishq Sufiana, Kamal Khan considers music as his gift, something that has made him travel across the globe. “Music is a gift from the Almighty, it is as if he blessed me with a ticket to travel,” he beams. Back to live performances, Kamal is enjoying being on stage once more. He celebrated his birthday on Monday by launching a music label, One Show Media. While his latest number, Dashboard, is much about gaddis and girls, with the new label Kamal wants to get out of the ‘gun and gangster’ genre and make some music that talks of real issues. “Our next song from the label is Chehra, which is based on acid attack victims,” says Kamal. From village Reeth Kheri, near Patiala, Kamal started learning music from his mother at a very young age. “I inherited the love for music from my mother.” However, reality shows opened up new vistas for the singer. So, how much do reality shows help in getting a foothold in the music industry? “To be honest, not much. After I won my first Punjabi reality show, life was more or less the same. But it was only after winning Sa Re Ga Ma Pa that I really got more work.” Kamal credits his win in reality shows to riyaaz. “To be successful in the music industry, it’s important to learn and equally significant to do riyaaz.” Musical note Many singles and albums to his credit, Kamal has sung for films like The Dirty Picture, Jolly LLB, Chehra, Qismat and Sufna. And how different is playback singing from live performances? “Not much, I sing because I love music; I record songs with masti as I perform,” shares Kamal, whose father is an employee with the Punjab health department and mother a homemaker A huge fan of Arijit Singh, Kamal says the industry is not a competitive field, but a friendly ground where singers and composers collaborate. “Arijit is my favourite because he sings from their heart.” Currently enjoying Pasoori by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill, Kamal hopes to make music that laud our rich culture. “What Coke Studio has done is amazing. I wish to bring more fresh artistes and songs that speak of our culture to the forefront with One Show Media. I am grateful to have collaborated with Tarun Nagpal, whose creative inputs I value much when selecting and producing songs.” From regular motifs to unique creations, the Annual Art Exhibition by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi showcases it all Brush with creativity A S many as 119 works by 100 artists, the Annual Art Exhibition by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi celebrates the past and present, paving the way for the future. While the regular motifs of the art world—books for knowledge, lotus for spiritual growth—make it here as well, reflections on the pandemic and how it changed life forever are also showcased. Samradhi Kalia’s A Typical Day in College in oil colour shows students working with their masks on. Le Corbusier’s Desk by Amandeep Chaudhary in poster colour is a tribute to the celebrated architect. There is a very interesting installation by Jashandeep Kaur, which has a thread from a charkha tied to a num- his Royal Enfield for the backdrop; Shachi Shekri’s Frustration to Enchantment shows a young girl enjoying music on headphones. Wide canvas ber of certificates, invites, postcards and photographs, rightly titled as Roots. Henna Vohra’s Hampi is an ode to the amazing architecture of martyrs. Hope by Ira Choudhary in mix media brings together human emotions and nature. “Getting an Award is a confirmation that my work is good and that I am on the right path; it propels me to experiment more and more,” says Ira, who has done bachelors and masters in textile design from Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan, and now calls tricity home. “It’s the first big event after two years of the pandemic. It’s amazing to see some experimental works; artists have played with material, texture and subjects,” shares Bheem Malhotra, chairman, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi. (The Annual Art Exhibition is on at the galleries of Punjab Arts Council-16 till May 2) — Mona Looking back Nawazuddin recalls his struggling days Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s journey in the industry hasn’t been a piece of cake. During a promotional event for his next, Heropanti 2, Nawazuddin spoke about his initial days when he used to do small roles for survival. He shared that he acted in Ram Gopal Verma’s Shool as a restaurant waiter and he wasn’t even paid for his role after being promised Rs 2,500. He hasn’t received the amount till date! He recalled that after visiting the production office continuously for six to seven months to collect the money, he found a clever way to recover it without anyone getting a clue! Nawazuddin says, “I have small roles in several films, I don’t even tell people about...” — TMS ‘I love family films’ Starring in successive sequels is not a calculated move for actor Tara Sutaria, who believes the recall value of hit film franchises propels a section of the audience to return to theatres for the second part. The 26-year-old actor for- the past in acrylic on canvas. There are modern elements as well—Nitin Kumar’s Shubham showcases a young lad sitting on the road with Nature takes over in Param Jeet’s Mountain series, Ujjwal Chathle’s My Lily Pond, Norbu Wangyal’s Mother of Himalaya and Pradeep Singh’s Pink Desire. Human emotions get their fair share too—Manpreet Kaur’s Embrace, Manu Priy Gautam’s Fighting Your Own Thought, Kuldeep Soni’s untitled photograph of a hand behind the bars are quite impressive. The award-winning section showcases Tarvinder Singh’s Split Soul, a stone sculpture. Dissolved by Anita Kaur is a touching tribute to Aamir Khan’s films Taare Zameen Par and 3 Idiots were based on the lives of students and the actor is often motivating them. Recently, the superstar shared a note on social media for students who will soon be giving their board exams. He wrote, “Best of luck to all students who will soon be giving their exams! Give it your best, and leave the rest… And remember…Re chachu, all is well! Love.” — TMS ayed into Bollywood with 2019’s Student of the Year 2, which also featured Tiger Shroff and Ananya Panday. “It is not a conscious decision, I said yes to them because I loved the idea. I feel there is a set audience that perhaps loved the first No comparisons! Akshay Kumar’s shoes too big to fill, says Kartik Aaryan Actor Kartik Aaryan on Tuesday said he loved Akshay Kumar in Bhool Bhulaiyaa and hopes the audience doesn’t compare his performance with the superstar’s when they watch the upcoming sequel of the 2007 blockbuster. Aaryan was speaking at the trailer launch event of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in Mumbai. The film is a follow-up to Bhool Bhulaiyaa, which was directed by Priyadarshan and featured Kumar as a psychiatrist tasked with uncovering the truth of an ancestral palace believed to be haunted. The sequel, directed by Anees Bazmee, sees Aaryan playing a character similar to Kumar’s. Asked if he was under pressure to headline the sequel considering the impact of Kumar’s performance on pop culture, the Dhamaka star said he didn’t want to do that comparison. “Because his shoes are too big to fill. I loved him in Bhool Bhulaiyaa, I have grown up watching his films, so it’s better if one doesn’t compare. We have tried to do our best here,” Aaryan said. The film, written by Farhad Samji and Aakash Kaushik, is scheduled to be released on May 20. — PTI There’s a set audience that comes back for sequels, believes Tara Sutaria part and would like to watch the second,” Sutaria, who is looking forward to the release of Heropanti 2, said. “Besides, these are all family films and I love watching them. I don’t think about commerce and all; to me it is about entertaining family c m y b audiences through my work,” she added. In July, the actor will star in Ek Villain Returns, the sequel to the 2014 film Ek Villain. Directed by Ahmed Khan and also starring Shroff, Heropanti 2 is a sequel to the 2014 romantic- action film by the same name. The film, slated to be released on Friday, is written by Rajat Arora of Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai fame. Sutaria said the makers of Heropanti 2 approached her in 2020 for the project and she immediately said yes. —PTI Screen shot Twinkle Khanna’s story Salaam Noni Appa to be made into a film A story titled Salaam Noni Appa from Twinkle Khanna’s best-selling book The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad will soon be made into a movie. It will be a romantic comedy that is set to break stereotypes and will be directed by one of India’s leading advertising mavericks, Sonal Dabral, who also makes his debut with this film. Twinkle Khanna says, “Salaam Noni Appa, from my second book, loosely based on the relationship between my grandmother and her sister, was first adapted into a lovely play. It’s a surreal moment to join hands with Applause and Ellipsis, and see it turning into a movie.” Sonal Dabral adds, “It is a sensitive story, full of wit and humour. I couldn’t have asked for a better debut as a feature film director. I’m looking forward to bringing this story to life in a way that will not only inspire, but be loved by all.” —TMS