16042024-LSTL-01.qxd 4/15/2024 8:06 PM Page 1 c m y b HERITAGE OF KASHI ON DISPLAY Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon grabbed eyeballs as they participated in a fashion show curated by designer Manish Malhotra on the theme Banarasi Saree in Varanasi. TRIBUNE Back in time Life For greater acceptance …Sanya Malhotra speaks up for neurodivergent people Actress Sanya Malhotra has shared that it is critical to find a structured yet flexible learning environment for neurodivergent people. focused on life skills and independent living. April marks Autism Awareness Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness about autism, a developmental disability stemming from differences in brain functioning. Sanya, who was last seen in the movie Sam Bahadur, attended the opening ceremony of ‘So-Hum Smiles’, a special school for neurodivergent individuals. The actress said, “I am truly happy that this centre is opening, which is the need of the hour to provide help for neurodivergent individuals. It is critical to find a structured yet flexible learning environment for these people focused on life skills and independent living. It is imperative to find acceptance and a place for these kids and adults in society, not just for these kids, but also for society to do better. I am sure the centre will create a fruitful impact on numerous lives.” Sanya will be next seen in Mrs, which is a remake of the Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen. The Arati Kadav directorial is already making waves internationally. — IANS Musical guest As the Vidhu Vinod Chopra directorial 1942: A Love Story clocked 30 years on Monday, veteran actor Jackie Shroff celebrated the occasion by sharing a video montage on social media. LUDHIANA | TUESDAY | 16 APRIL 2024 Verse & versatility PHOTO: NITIN MITTAL Sheetal T HE hit jodi of 2023 — Neeru Bajwa and Satinder Sartaaj — is back with another film, Shayar, as Seero and Satta, to entertain the audience of Punjabi cinema worldwide. Releasing this Friday, as they gear up for film’s promotion, we started with the most obvious question — what made them unite again, their previous film Kali Jotta’s success or the off screen camaraderie? Neeru says, “A bit of both. With the release of Kali Jotta last year, when the audience accepted our on screen chemistry, it was natural that we had to work together on something soon. So my team had approached Sartaaj for Shayar and he also related to the idea. It’s easier to work with someone you can connect to, especially when you have to spend 15-16 hours of the day for more than 40 days while shooting a project. Similarly, it’s difficult to pretend when you don’t like your co-stars. Gladly, Sartaaj and I get along too well and with the second film, we got to explore much more about each other. We are growing as artistes.” Neeru also feels she has adapted some of his good qualities — one to be more patient and the other to be non-reactive to situations or people that don’t demand your time and energy! Playing a poet Presented by Neeru Bajwa Entertainment, Shayar is helmed by director Uday Pratap Singh. The screenplay is by Jagdeep Singh Warring. For the film, Sartaaj played a poet (shayar), but being a Sufi poet and singer in real life he says the role demanded him to Neeru Bajwa and Satinder Sartaaj, who have paired up once more for the upcoming Punjabi film Shayar, say working together has helped them grow as artistes unlearn a lot of things. “As my character in Shayar is learning to become a shayar, there were many things that I had to pretend that I did not know. It was actually hard to underperform in areas you excel in. The opening scene in the trailers when I am singing out of tune, is not how I am in real life but that’s the boon of acting — you get to play so many characters that you are not.” Sartaaj adds, “I want to play a serial killer on screen, it’s a role even audiences would be surprised to see me in.” There’s another thing that is hard to pull off for Sartaaj, shares Neeru, who starts preparing Sartaaj for making reels one day in advance. “He just hates these promotional gimmicks of making trending reels ahead of theatrical release, which has become a necessity as everyone today is on social media,” she adds. In a mood to bare it all, Neeru, when asked her opinion on what’s pulling the Punjabi industry back, replies, “Besides not respecting time, industry never stood up on the strong foundation of professionalism.” What a gift! Tom Cruise gifted War of the Worldsco-star Dakota Fanning her first cellphone on 11th birthday Whenever I had tried to dress according to the trends, it never really suited me and felt forced. I think I will always remain a ‘classic’ girl because that will always remain stylish and timeless. Also, I can never pre-decide what I would wear for an event; I always dress according to my mood. SATINDER SARTAAJ, ACTOR-SINGER NEERU BAJWA, ACTRESS PHOTO: PRADEEP TEWARI Artist Kajal Nalwa picks her subjects carefully — lush green fields, women in vibrant attire, autumn blooms — to radiate hope and energy. Here’s a glimpse into her solo exhibition, Seeing Consciously… Dua Lipa announced as host for SNL May episode The stage is set for a dazzling Saturday Night Live episode, as popstar Dua Lipa gears up for a sensational return to the iconic show, not just as a musical guest, but as its host as well. Set to air on May 4, this special episode promises an electrifying blend of music, comedy and star power. The announcement of Lipa’s dual role as host and musical guest came as a delightful surprise during the recent episode of Saturday Night Live, which was hosted by Ryan Gosling. “Dua Lipa’s electrifying performances and infectious energy have always been a hit with our audience. We’re thrilled to welcome her back to the SNL stage, and this time, as both host and musical guest.,” remarked an SNL spokesperson. With an impressive track record boasting seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards under her belt, Dua Lipa has firmly established herself as a global pop sensation. Her chart-topping hits have captivated audiences worldwide, and now, she’s poised to conquer the SNL stage once again. Making headlines with her recent collaborations and solo releases, Lipa’s musical prowess knows no bounds. From her infectious Elton John duet Cold Heart (Pnau remix) to the groovy anthem Dance the Night featured in the blockbuster film Barbie, where she also made her acting debut, Lipa’s star continues to rise. — ANI I consciously try not to wear something outrageous. A dress should never overpower your personality. I would never want to be known for my fashion sense over my work. For me, it’s important to dress appropriately according to the occasion or seriousness of the event. Actress Dakota Fanning says she got her first mobile phone as a gift from her War of the Worlds co-star Tom Cruise when she turned 11. In a recent interview, Fanning and Andrew Scott, her co-star on Netflix’s series Ripley, played a quiz and one of the questions was “Who gave Dakota her first cellphone?” In his response, Scott said, “Okay, well it’s going to be some Hollywood icon … Tom Cruise.” Fanning confirmed Cruise gifted her a Motorola Razr for her 11th birthday while they were filming 2005’s War of the Worlds. “Oh, my God, I was so excited. I didn’t have anybody to call or text at that time. You know, I was 11. But I loved having it. I loved it. I felt so cool,” she recalled. Fanning added the Mission: Impossible star has sent her a gift every year since 2005. “Tom sends me a birthday gift every year, and has since that birthday,” she said. — PTI Parbina Rashid It's the contrast that hits us. And the colours! As the capsule lift navigates through the floors of the tastefully decorated posh Sector 16 house to open at the makeshift art gallery, it takes a minute or two to leave the buzzing cityscape behind and absorb the beauty of the village life on canvas. Green, in all its glory, dominates the room. Kajal Nalwa, the artist, prefers to call her solo exhibition Seeing Consciously. We do ‘see’ why she adds the word ‘consciously’. Kajal is conscious while choosing her subject, rather subjects — Seeing…is believing nature, village life and ordinary people. While the ‘seeing’ process is a conscious decision on her part to see what she wants to see, like a countryside or women in bright attire, the execution part is left to the creative entity that dwells in her sub-conscious. "When I see a scene that holds my attention, I click pictures from the angles I want. Then I study and juxtapose them and from there starts the creative process, which takes its own course c m y b on the canvas,” she explains. And we get a glimpse of that creative persona as she explains the process behind the painting called Black & White Sunset. “I was watching the sunset sitting on a Goa beach, which remained etched on my mind. It was so spectacular that I wanted the sun to be the centre piece of my painting. So, I painted the rest around it in black and white using a charcoal.” That particular frame stands out with just a pop of colour radiating hope and surrealism. There are a few more in this series which deviate from the her Fields series and Harmony series in terms of the technique she uses — oil or acrylic applied roughly with a brush and a palette knife for a textured feel, a technique that complements her themes. Now, that we know the conscious beginnings and sub-conscious executions of her works, we ask how does a particular painting end — on a conscious note or a subconscious note? “More or less on a conscious note,” the self-taught artists explains the process. “I paint a scene and then I leave it for a day. Then I go back to it. I repeat the process till I am sure that there is nothing much I can add to it. That it's the time to wrap the creative process for that particular painting,” she explains. Her words are as honest and as passionate as her brush strokes. And in her words and her canvas, we see the form of an artist who was born in Kolkata, brought up in Sri Lanka, educated in Lawrence School, Sanawar, and then Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai; who shifted through different stations with her Army husband to gather experience and wisdom, and now is ready to call Chandigarh home. And what's a better way to announce her ‘arrival’ both in the city and the city's art scene but throw open a solo exhibition showcasing her creations? All 33 of them! (On till today at House no. 215 Sector 16A)
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