Eddy Grant to perform here for the first time...
Legends Concert”
Edmond Montague “Eddy” Grant, a Guyanese by birth will for the first time perform in his home land when the “Night of the Legends Concert” is held on August 9 at the Guyana National Stadium. The event is planned as part of the Guyana Festival billed for August 8-10.
Eddy Grant stands among an elite group of artistes as one who has not just merely moved successfully across the musical spectrum, but has actually been at the forefront of genres and even created one of his own.
From pop star to reggae radical, musical entrepreneur to the inventor of ring bang, the artiste has cut a swath through the world of music and made it his own.
Grant was born in Plaisance, East Coast Demerara but migrated to London, England, where he settled with his parents.
Grant had his first number one hit in 1968, when he was the lead guitarist and main songwriter of the group “The Equals”, with his self-penned song “Baby Come Back”.
The tune also topped the UK Singles Chart in 1994, when covered by Pato Banton featuring Robin and Ali Campbell of the reggae group UB40. Notably, he openly used his songwriting for political purposes, especially against the then apartheid regime of South Africa. The Clash recorded a version of “Police On My Back” for their Sandinista set.
Grant subsequently set up his own recording company, Ice Records and the Coach House Studio, but more recently has returned to the West Indies from London, choosing Barbados as a more realistic venue for a recording company, rather than his country of origin. He has also produced for artistes like Sting, Mick Jagger and Elvis Costello.
Eddy Grant to perform...
However, the Guyana Festival Committee recently announced that more than 16 artistes are confirmed for the inaugural Guyana Festival. Apart from Eddy Grant, the event will feature Teddy Jones, Sash Persaud, Aubrey Mann, Sammy Bash, Ombreyman, Johnny Braif, Philip Neickles and the Yoruba Singers, among others.
The Night of Legends Concert is said to be one that will cause the renovation and revoking of the characteristics and personalities of what one has to have as Guyanese.
And of course, the time for all of us to embrace the opportunity of loving who we are, celebrating who we are,
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sharing who we are, and endearing others to be who we are.
The Guyana Festival is a familyoriented event and will take the format of an exhibition during the daytime, showcasing local craft, art, and culinary delights, in addition to celebrity and demonstration tents, with concerts in the evenings. There will also be a children’s playground.
On Friday, August 8, the opening ceremony will feature an air show by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and will see a fusion of Guyanese cultural items, comprising dramatic performances, poetry, and dance, etcetera. On
Saturday, August 9, before the concert, games and various community competitions will be hosted in the day.
The event will culminate with a culinary cook-off competition of traditional Guyanese foods, such as duck curry, pepperpot, cook-up, metemgee and black cake, followed by a grand concert aimed at promoting the next generation of Guyana’s musicians and developing new/young talent.
Performing will be Jumo “Rubber Waist” Primo, Adrian Dutchin, Melissa “Vanilla” Roberts, and others.
and Jay-Z.
CAlub Next, located at Princess Hotel, Providence, East Bank Demerara is the place to be this Saturday evening as Deejay Stress hosts the first ever Bollywood Retro Party. Come and party to all the Bollywood classic hits and retro remixes of yesteryear.
The first 70’s Bollywood party is expected to be grand. Tickets are already on sale and can be uplifted at the Club Next, Princess Hotel. Tickets cost only $1000 and with every purchase, there be special gifts upon entry into the venue.
Patrons can also buy one shot of 15 Year Old rum and get one shot absolutely free or buy one bottle of 15 Year Old rum and get another bottle FREE. As usual, there will be tight security.
Female patrons are asked to dress Bollywood!
s part of its historical legacy, the Tony Award winning show, FELA, travelled from Broadway
journey never undertaken by any Broadway show. It was met with resounding success where it was welcomed home at
by Fela’s children Femi and Yeni Kuti) and the EKO Expo Centre.
The show completed two successful tours – a 2011/2012 international and national run on the prestigious stages in Amsterdam and London. And a second US national tour through June of 2013.
On this second national tour, Phillips served as Assistant Dance Captain, understudy to the two female lead roles, and playing a featured dancer role (“Queen Najite”). Venues included Washington, DC; Los Angeles; Atlanta; Chicago and Toronto.
This groundbreaking production garnered great critical success and several prestigious awards. The musical about the life and music of Nigerian musician and rebel, Fela Kuti, was produced by Will and Jada Smith
The show is the winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Choreography, with the most Tony nominations for the 2010 season.
The production went on to win all Ensemble awards of the 2010 Broadway season, including the Astaire Award for Best Female Dancers on Broadway and the Actors Equity Association (AEA), fourth annual Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus.
Phillips also received the “Outstanding Citizen” Award by the Brooklyn City Council for her participation in the production and associated community classes, talk backs and lectures. Due to its historic impact and influence, FELA has garnered several City and State Proclamations.
“The Fela Band” is comprised of members of the cast and band of FELA, the musical.
Individually, the musicians are some of the finest in New York, having performed with The Roots, India Arie, Elvis Costello, and many others. Lead singer Sahr Ngaujah was nominated for a TONY Award for his performance in the Broadway show and has been featured on film and television.
As a unit, the band has accompanied performers such as Beyonce, Femi Kuti, and Angelique Kidjo. Known for their straightforward performances of classic Fela Kuti compositions, they have branched out, bringing their own original music to the stage.
After performing around the world, they recently performed at the Sundance Film Festival in conjunction with the premier of Alex Gibney’s film “Finding Fela”. Currently in New York, Chop and Quench is completing a week- ly Monday night residency at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Phillips serves as a dancer and singer in this electric, one-of-a-kind band.
Prior to FELA!, Phillips toured and played numerous prestigious international stages with The 50th Anniversary International Tour of Jerome Robbins’ West Side Story, directed by Joey McKneely.
This was her catapult to the international spotlight, where after two tours in the ensemble (playing “Consuelo”), she attained the lead role of “Anita”, known historically to be played by legends Chita Rivera, Rita Moreno and Debbie Allen.
In this role, Phillips and the London Sadler’s Wells Theatre cast of West Side Story were nominated for an Olivier Award for “Best Musical Revival” and won the 2009 Theatergoer’s Choice Award in the same cat- egory.
Phillips played the role in numerous prestigious theatres all over the globe to rave reviews! One review read “Oneika Phillps as Anita almost leaves the main couple in the shadow: self-confident, seductive- -fully equipped with sensual temperament”.
Eddy Grant
Adrian Dutchin
Jumo Primo
to Lagos, Nigeria – a
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Kwe Kwe in full glory!
Kwe Kwe, or cock-ahlay is a premarital ritual done through an instructive ceremony comprising plays, drama and song, and is held the night before the marriage ceremony, primarily by the Afro-community in Guyana.
The purpose of the Kwe Kwe is celebration, emphasising new relationships created by the union.
Kwe Kwe upholds moral behaviour, chastises promiscuity, celebrates chastity and brings the African nations together through a strong marriage tradition.
It instructs bride and groom and serves as a means of social control, traditionally to provide instructional and psychological preparation to the bride and groom for married life.
The fest begins with the bride and her family at her house, cooking traditional African foods such as metem-gee, conkie, pone and making beverages such as mauby and ginger beer and the singing of folk songs. At this time, the groom and his family and friends are not present.
The groom’s family and friends will later leave their home to go to the bride’s house to search for her.
The groom’s procession would march down the road, singing and dancing to folk and kwe kwe songs, beating drums, tins and glass bottles while bearing gifts such as goats, jewellery and money for the bride-tobe. At the bride’s home, her family and friends will guard the gate to prevent the groom and his family and friends from entering.
To enter, he must pay a ransom or beg her family until they are satisfied or fight for
Meet designer Natasha David
Fashion designer Natasha David encapsulates the rich and vibrant culture of the indigenous peoples of Guyana.
Natasha was born in Georgetown, but grew up in a small village on the Venezuelan border called Imbotero, where she received her primary school education.
Her family later moved to Matthews Ridge where they began designing clothes and making creative dolls for the past five years, under the guidance of her mentor, Sonia Noel.
“One day she told me to do something along my native line. I knew it would come easily because I always was designing costumes for the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs.” She even assisted in building two floats for the Ministry during Mashramani, with fellow designer Trevor Rose.
After spending endless days and sleepless nights creating costumes for adults and children, she boldly went into the Ministry and was accepted to participate in the Heritage Month celebrations.
Her ideas were accepted with great joy by most of the senior staff because she had studied the current costumes designed by others and brought something different with elegance and style.
Natasha’s collection of indigenous designs is suitable for a cultural look at any Amerindian Heritage celebration. They are comfortable, chic and easy-to-wear pieces.
entry with his family with assistance from friends. At the gate, the groom and his family will sing songs such as “Open De Gate, Leh De Man Come In, All A we A One Family”.
Upon entering, the groom alone will have to search for his bride, who will be in hiding.
tives would lift the chair and place it in the centre of the floor, where she and the groom are encircled by both their families.
The leader of the Kwe Kwe then sings the solo parts of the folk songs, which are sung in a call-and-response pattern. A song continues until someone shouts “bato bato”. This is a signal to halt and change a song.
A new song can be introduced by any member of the group, but it is the leader who raises the tune.
After the bride is found, she will be placed on a chair with a white cloth placed over. The groom and his strong male rela-
At this time, the bride places her hand out while still veiled with the white cloth.
Here, the bargain for the bride price begins. The groom may place in her hands money, jewellery and even the reigns of the animals he brought. When the bride and her family are satisfied with the gifts, the white cloth is lifted from her head.
After this, festivity begins with the bride and groom, separately and jointly, they are asked to “Show the Gathering their Motion” by wineing”.
Thereafter, everyone joins in dancing and singing, and the relatives of the bride and groom have friendly competition with each other to the songs being played.
Natasha David
Exciting Fashion Week cover-
age, interviews with awe-inspiring Broadway performers and a tribute to a phenomenal woman are some of the articles you can expect to get from Makin Style’s newest issue.
Sonia Noel, the mastermind behind Makin’ Style, talks about what a labour of love this second issue was –sleepless nights, countless revisions.
Though the second time may not have been easier, readers will definitely be satisfied with the quality of writing, images, editing and printing, we are sure of that.
In this issue, special emphasis was placed on fashion, food, music, and sports.
The Makin’ Style team saw it necessary to open this issue with a tribute to a woman whose words touched the lives of so many and changed the lives of even more, Maya Angelou. The writer of the article, Guyanese Sherry Dixon had the privilege of interviewing her a few years ago, and reminisces with readers about her strength, grace and wisdom.
The cover story is one that will make you proud of your Caribbean people. Apart from the images of the artistes on the cover being absolutely
breathtaking, their skill and experience can only overwhelm you.
Noel, after an invitation from her close friend Kirk Cambridge Delpeche, spent a week on tour with the cast of the Tony Award winning Broadway show “Fela!”
This cast included Michelle Williams, former Destiny’s Child singer and Gospel singer, as well as performers Oneika Phillips, who was born in Guyana and started her dance career here as a tot, and Adesola Osakalumi of Jamaican heritage who are both on the cover.
Sonia and the makin’ style team are just as excited about the upcoming CPL T20 as the next person, it simply couldn’t pass that they didn’t give their two cents.
“With cricket being so near and dear to our heart, and the heart of the Caribbean, we had to make sure our readers were well aware of all the details, including dates, and locations of all of the matches.”
The magazine was also on location during the now graduated Guyana Fashion Week, for all the cultural, food and fashion focused events. With both local and regional designers on show, the audience was definitely captivated by
the amazing work that was displayed, and as can be expected, this makin’ style issue will feature the best of the best.
“Another huge article we have to mention is about the St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, put on by the St Lucia Tourist Board. Whilst writing this release I read the article written by St Lucian Candy Nicholas, and it literally gave me goose bumps.” Noel said.
As she talks about the emotion she got from the music of zouk band Kassav, and the spirit of the crowd during the performances of Kerwin Dubois, Skinny Fabulous and R&B soloists like Maxwell, one cannot help but close one’s eyes and imagine being there.
The ‘Hot Couture’ fashion show, which was produced by Makin’ Styles Editor and Creative Director, Richard Young, is said to have been one of the highlights of the Festival.
Putting together this issue was no easy task, but the outcome was well worth the effort. “What we hope to leave you with is inspiration; from all of the great events and great talents we have coming out of all regions of
the Caribbean – as well as a great admiration for their art and everything they do,” Noel said.
Along with the release of this issue, we are excited to reveal the re-design and relaunch of the website www. makinstyle.com, where there will be a constant feed about everything going on in arts and culture in the Caribbean.
The magazine now has
t is summer and Pulse
IEntertainment is expected to turn on the heat with a number of concept parties that will rock your world starting with “Taboo-Summer Fling” this Saturday inside the spacious and classy Palm Court, Main Street, Georgetown.
Pulse Entertainment will make sure that this summer will be one that you will not forget.
TABOO... SUMMER FLING”…
an extensive list of locations where it’s sold. These include several outlets in Guyana such as Shell Gas Station, Vlissengen Road; Giftland OfficeMax, Water Street; German’s Restaurant, New Market Street and other locations.
The magazine can also be purchased at Pam’s Bakery Church Avenue & Schnectady Avenue, Brooklyn, New York;
Sybil’s Bakery & Restaurant, Liberty Avenue, Richmond Hill, New York; Tota’s Bakery and Restaurant, Utica Avenue near St Johns Place, Brooklyn, New York; Caribbean Vision Center, Flatbush and Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, New York; and Smally’s West Indian Store, 94-19 Avenue L, between 94th and 95th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Be sure not to miss “Taboo Summer Fling” if you are looking for stress relief after a hard week at work.
Feel the Vibes as top deejays entertain you while you party the night away. Mix, mix, flirt and have a grand time this Saturday. Everyone will be admitted free before 23:00h but patrons will pay $2000 afterwards. Apart from all the partying, there will also be bottle specials on your favourite alcoholic beverages.
Guyana will meet the delegates vying for the Miss Guyana Jamzone 2014 crown this Sunday when Hits and Jams Entertainment premieres the reality show on Channel 21/72.
Viewers can tune in at 19:30h for the opportunity to see the unveiling of the three finalists. Contesting for this prestigious title and the chance to win US$10,000 are 21-year-old Faydeha King, 22-yearold Onesha Hutson, and 24-year-old Soyini Fraser.
Top 10 Guyana Times Entertainment
For a second week, Aloe Blacc proves that he really is “The Man” and the man ruling Guyana Times Entertainment Top 10 he is.
Blacc debuted last week at the number one spot and has managed to garner the most votes to continue his reign for another week.
Blacc may be the man, but Nicki Minaj is the queen and she comes in at number two, shaping up to remind Blacc that he is just a man.
“All of Me” from John Legend dropped six places to number eight and Pharell Williams dropped four places to take the seventh position.
New on the charts this week is one of the masters of dance music, Calvin Harris debuting at number nine with “Summer”. Then we have Magic and that band debuted with “Rude”.
Remember, persons can vote up to 10 times per track and can text the name of their favourite track to 592-654-7804 or 592-6878893 to vote.
Aloe Blacc – The Man
Nicki Minaj – Pills N Potions
Iggy Azaela Featuring Charlie Xcx – Fancy Nico And Vinz – Am I Wrong
Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azaela – Problem
Jason Derulo Featuring Snoop Dogg – Wiggle
Pharell Williams – Happy
Like last year, the Jamzone Committee opted to produce the reality show, giving the contestants a platform to showcase their capability to represent Guyana while the public gets to know the delegates beyond the glitz and glam. Again, the public will be vital in the selection process and will be asked to vote for their favourite contestant.
After an in-house screening, the three beautiful young ladies were chosen to face week after week of challenges, which will determine who has what it takes to make the ideal delegate to represent Guyana when the international leg of the competition is hosted on August 15.
In the first episode, judges Gordon Moseley, Feliz Robertson and Malcolm
Ferreira will evaluate images from the girls’ very first Jamzone photo shoot and review pre-recorded videos the delegates coordinated and scripted themselves.
The curtains will come down on the month-long reality show on Sunday, June 29 when the finale will be aired and the Queen will be crowned.
This year’s pageant promises to be one with a difference as the delegates will undergo intense training to develop their talent and improve their performance so that the winner is ready for a competitive pageant experience come August when delegates from across the Caribbean and other territories will travel to Guyana to participate in this ever-expanding pageant.
Reesa Sooklall, 14, is a proud Third Form student of the prestigious Queen’s College. She is currently residing in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara with her parents and elder sister.
She was born on October 8, 1999, to two loving parents, who have made her the outgoing, compassionate, vibrant and down-toearth girl she is today.
She attended the Starter’s Nursery School before moving to Graham’s Hall Primary, where she was awarded a place at Queen’s College after sitting the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).
The young lady hopes to pursue her dreams as an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist.
She enjoys playing the guitar, dancing, skating, painting, playing with her pets and more so, participating in outdoor sports – her favourite outdoor sport is cricket.
Sooklall’s special interests involve photography and making bracelets. She embodies the philosophy that “It’s okay to not know, but it’s not okay to not try”.
Her admiration lies on a very hardworking, determined and solicitous individual, her mom, a woman who respects time. She developed the knack of fighting for what she believes in, through her mom, and would like to become an awesome person like her mother.
She is privileged to be sponsored by
The Grand Coastal Hotel, conveniently located on East Coast Demerara, outside of Georgetown, to be part of the Miss Guyana Talented Teen Pageant slated for July 6.
As a child growing up, her passion was to become a model and she is extremely happy and thankful that she finally has a chance to be Guyana’s next Talented Teen Queen. She entered the pageant because she would like to be a positive role model to other teens, and more importantly, to develop herself as a young woman with high self-esteem and pride.
With a month before the big night, she expects to become a well-rounded individual and to appear on stage with confidence, charm and charisma –qualities that will take her a step closer to realising her dreams.
“For all the teens out there, you are often judged by your outer appearance, which lowers some people’s self-esteem. But I implore you to be confident in yourself and be proud of who you are because you are unique,” the young lady stated.
Her advice to other teens who want to be models, is “be great, confident and never doubt your potential”. “Beauty is not only about having a pretty face, it is also about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart and a pretty soul,” she noted.
Club Castle, New Amsterdam will be transformed into a VIP lounge this Saturday when Bryon Ford presents his ‘birth night’ VIP party and bashment.
The event which is expected to be a first in Berbice will have Hollywood ropes and stanchions as a welcome walkthrough. Patrons will have the opportunity of witnessing firsthand what a VIP party in a metropolitan state is like.
Persons are being advised to dress elegantly casual and those who do not meet the prescribed dress code will be refused entry. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed male, best dressed female and best dressed couple.
As part of the birth anniversary celebrations, a karaoke competition was held at the same venue on Thursday last and was described as successful. The best six performers each received a radio to listen to local stations.
Reesa Sooklall
Faydeha King
Yaphet Jackman drops new CD
Popular poet and television host Yaphet Jackman, better known as “Leonidas” in the world of poetry, has launched his first spoken word track called “Identity” from his upcoming album Ink Drops.
“Identity” was inspired by a casual conversation he had with a close friend. “I am an avid impersonator of Caribbean accents when having such conversations and as the conversation rolled on, my friend told me: “Boy you have no sense of identity!”.
It was at that point in time, that he paused the conversation and started to write the thought provoking piece of poetry. Along with the thoughts from that conversation, he always wondered why Guyanese always gravitated towards foreign things.
As Guyanese, he said, we always joke about how fast people change their accents to suit where they are or where they are going.
“To me, it speaks to a deeper problem that we have as Guyanese. Essentially, we don’t accept or truly appreciate ourselves and/or our culture”.
The track and the content emerged from real experiences of his fellow Guyanese, who chose to embrace the cultures of other countries instead their own.
“All in all, the message, music and entire feel of this piece is geared towards making Guyanese think about themselves… what we’re doing and how we can realign to truly loving, accepting and appreciating all things, Guyanese,” the poet said.
This is his first spoken word albumn and will be the first of many to come in the future. The album is expected to have at least 12 tracks and will be released in a few days.
“What you should know is that it will be a mix of my old and new work, with experiments of world music and collaborations with other popular spoken word artists and singers”, the poet stated.
East Coast residents should brace them selves for one of the hottest parties to kick off the summer vacation when A&B Entertainment out of Guyana and Grenada hosts “Best Set in the Ville” on Saturday eve ning at the Buxton Community Centre Ground.
The event will feature the “Rollie Polie” man, Mr Killa out of Grenada, whose song has been creating vibes, both on the local and re gional airwaves.
Mr Killa, who is known for his energetic performances, started off with a great year in 2002, hitting the top of the charts with his first attempt at soca, “Wood Can’t Done”.
Mr Killa started his singing career at age 10 but entered the industry at 16.
He counts as his musical influences Michael Jackson, Beenie Man and Bounty Killa.
Killa brings a ragga element to soca and maintains an edge that Grenadian soca boasts over the music coming out from other islands in the Caribbean.
In August of 2004, Mr Killa won the Grenadian Soca Monarch Competition with the carnival anthem, “Thunder Rags”, performing on the night with a neck brace after suffering a serious car accident the day before. He has recently released “Rolie Polie”, which is more or less a soca fusion.
Sharing the stage with Killa will be Carib
These tickets can be purchased at K & Vicky, Golden Grove Public Road and Ashmin’s Store, High Street, Georgetown. Apart from the performances, there will be a May Pole plaiting competition which will see seven groups competing for $100,000 in cash prize. Children will be admitted free to witness the competition, after which the party will begin. The gates open at 20:00h.
The awardwinning play
“Till Ah Find A Place 3 – She’s Back” will take to the stage of the National Cultural Centre on June 28 and 29. It is a popular play written by Ronald Hollingsworth. He is one of Guyana’s most celebrated playwrights and dramatists, who now resides in the United States of America and who has for two consecutive years (2012-2013) won the Guyana
National Drama Festival Best Production Award in the Open Full-length category.
This play is the third of a four-part series which is extremely popular and relevant today because it forces us to question whether we as a people are too generous or too naïve, when it comes to those we call our friends.
It highlights how some persons can misuse friendship in their bid to take what belongs to others. It warns us about being too quick to open our doors to seemingly good acquaintances, and even if we do, there should be some clear definitive boundaries.
The dynamic cast includes Romel Edmondson, Sonia Yarde, Mark
Luke-Edwards, Abiola Clarke, Clemencio Goddette, Nirmala Narine, Kirwyn Mars, Lyndon Jones, Paul Budnah and Brian Goodman.
Rehearsals are underway and the cast is working assiduously and is hoping to set the Cultural Centre stage ablaze on those nights, as some of them take on their most challenging roles yet.
This production will be coproduced and co-directed by dramatist/director/producer/ playwright Sheron Cadogan Taylor.
Though the messages are very serious, the play will captivate and entertain its audiences in a way that
they would not expect, even though some might have seen it before when it was first staged in 1995. It’s a must-see production.
Tickets will cost $1500 and $1200 and will be on sale from June 11 at the National Cultural Centre or members of the cast.
Kwasi Ace
Mr Killa
James Bond
Bollywood splits tend to be venomous but according to a source present in the Judge’s chamber on Saturday where Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapoor signed their divorce papers, theirs could be “the ugliest,” reports the Mirror.
The couple had longdrawn arguments while in Family Court but finally agreed on divorce by ‘mutual consent’, thanks to some well-timed intervention from Karisma’s brother-in-law
Saif Ali Khan. The source tells Mirror that had it not
been for the actor, the proceedings, which lasted six hours, might have ended in an impasse and the warring couple may not have signed the divorce papers at all.
Reveals the source, “Karisma and Sunjay started hurling accusations at each other from the word go. The couple arrived at the Bandra Family Court at 11:00h and by afternoon, things went out of hand.” The scene became so ugly by 14:30h, that it was assumed that the couple would get a date for another hearing.
Seeing that matters were becoming worse, Saif, who was accompanied by wife Kareena Kapoor, decided to take charge. “He had a meeting with Lolo (Karisma) and then spoke to Sunjay too,” the source revealed. And what did he tell them?
Said the source, “He told Sunjay and Lolo that there was no point in dragging [out] the fight and they need to move on with their lives. He categorically told them to ease their tempers as anger will not help the process. He spoke to them about the sim-
ilar situation (with his exwife Amrita Singh) that he had gone through.”
Saif married Amrita in October 1991 and 13 years and two children later, the two parted ways in 2004.
Lawyers Mahesh Jethmalani and Kranti Sathe represented Karisma while Aman Hingorani and Priya Hingorani from Delhi argued for Sunjay.
Jalaja Nambiar, Narayan Suvarna and Radhika Mehta who form Sunjay’s Mumbai legal team were also present.
(Times of India)
Director Rob Cohen, known for making high-octane action-thrillers such as “The Fast and the Furious”, “XXX” and “Dragonheart”, was in Mumbai. He was spotted dining with actor Hrithik Roshan and his filmmaker father Rakesh Roshan.
Sources reveal that Cohen and Hrithik have been discussing a project for a while now and that Cohen, who is said to have watched and loved Hrithik’s work, is keen to cast him in a big-budget Hollywood action entertainer.
While the Roshans remain tight lipped about the project, Cohen has made several trips to Mumbai, apparently to discuss developments on this ambitious film project. (Santabanta.com)
Esha Deol has joined the league of actresses who have turned producers after floating her own production banner –Esha Entertainment.
The “Yuva” fame actress has even got the name numerologically checked.
“My production name is Esha Entertainment. I have already checked with a numerologist... it’s all proper. Everyone does that, so why shouldn’t we,” the 32-year-old said on Tuesday while at a food show.
Other actresses, who have turned producers include Shilpa Shetty, Lara
Dutta and Dia Mirza.
Juhi Chawla also became Shah Rukh Khan’s partner in their production House Dreamz Unlimited.
Esha, who married businessman Bharat Takhtani in February 2012, is looking to co-produce films with other production houses.
“So it’s Esha Entertainment and we are working on a co-production with a couple of production houses and looking at some nice, fun scripts,” she said.
Esha plans to
rope in new writers. “Being from Bollywood, at the end of the day, our audiences like heroes, heroines and villains. I will put in my own creativity and also take the help of some new and budding writers,” Esha said. (Santabanta. com)
Jodha and Jalal are walking in the jungle. Someone attacks the soldiers then he attacks Jodha. (Desi-Tashan.com)
Ankita asks Mansi why she is crying. Mansi says she is confused as to whether the child is Shashank’s or Raunakh’s. (Desi-Tashan.com)
RGaj tells Avni they will help
unjan finds the paper upon which instructions by Guru ji were given to keep them both separate. Bauji shows it to Seema who is shocked. (Desi-Tashan.com)
Actress Evelyn Sharma is believed to have turned down a movie offer due to the requirement of ‘excessive nudity’.
The actress, who studied in Britain and started her career with an American film, was offered a role in a high intense drama. But even though she may be perceived as bold and sexy, she is not willing to bare it all on screen.
“She knows where to draw the line,” said a source close to Evelyn, who has featured in films like “From Sydney With Love”, “Nautanki Saala”, “Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani”, “Issaq”, “Yaariyaan” and “Main Tera Hero”.
After all this, “a lead role in a high flying British drama would have been quite a meaty addition to her career, but the character was a little too bold for her and after some thought, she decided to give it a pass as it wasn’t subtle or suggestive nudity”, the source added.
The offer for the yet untitled project is said to have come her way in the beginning of May. She declined the role soon after. (Santabanta.com)
Amitabh Bachchan’s mother-in-law celebrated an old ritual of ‘Jamai Shashti’ with the megastar by offering him new clothes, fruits and by fanning him.
Early Thursday morning, he took to his blog to share his day’s proceedings on Wednesday.
“It was ‘Jamai Shashti’ the mother-in-law does a prayer and offering for the son-in-law... a Bengali tradition, conducted with immense affection by Jaya’s mother, who is on a visit
here in Jalsa (Amitabh’s house),” Big B posted on srbachchan.tumblr.com.
“Fruits are offered, new clothing is given, a hand fan is used to fan the son-inlaw, with fruit on it... such old ritual… a story of why and how it all started was also narrated to me during the pooja, but I could not understand it,” he added. Amitabh married Jaya June 3, 1973, and they have two children – son Abhishek and daughter Shweta. They have clocked 41 years of marital bliss. (IBNlive.com)
Akhsit and Arpita patch things up with the family, and then he could bring a proposal for her. (DesiTashan.com)
TNarayan Ramdhani Sonia Noel’s designs continue to impress the world
he young and talented, badminton player, Narayan Ramdhani was born in Georgetown, Guyana on June 3, 1998 and resides in the quiet East Bank community of Republic Park, Peter’s Hall.
He is currently a fourth form student at Marian Academy and has a passion for the sport. Before enrolling there, he attended the ABC Academy at New Market Street.
The fierce young man who is commonly called “Chicken” became interested in Badminton by watching his father play and being around the badminton courts from the time he was born.
He tries hard to keep on top of his game at all times and more so described his talent as natural. Practice and training is done three times a week for three hours each day and during tournaments, he practises five days a week.
His training however, does not affect his academic studies since he has an established study schedule on the days he does not practice.
He has performed in many tournaments and in many countries such as Suriname, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic, Barbados, Canada, Jamaica and Peru but his toughest challenge, he recalled would have been in Peru where he had to acclimatise to the cold weather and compete against very competitive opponents.
When asked about having his dad as his coach adds any pressure on him or is it easier, he said “No, it’s not easier, as my father being my coach, perfection and discipline are always expected”.
His favourite subjects in school are Physical Education and History and as such, cites a career in sports education or in the field of engineering.
As a spirit on the rise in most of the world, Cachaça has long been a prized possession of Brazil and it was launched last Saturday Night at the Gravity Lounge under the theme ‘Gimme a Summer Break’ by Salto International Trading.
The event was in partnership with the GCC Women’s Hockey Club and saw a lot of Brazilians in attendance at the event. Gravity was transformed into a beach-like atmosphere with colourful umbrellas, beach balls, sun shades, sun screen and other decorative items.
Salto International Trading General Manager Jonathan Yearwood said that the beverage is new to this part of Guyana, pointing out that persons in Lethem are already familiar with and loving the flavour. The beverage is very popular in Brazil’s National Drink ‘Caipirinha”.
This drink has 40 per cent Alcohol and can be mixed into cocktails or can be used ‘on the rocks’.
Badminton as career in Guyana, he posited, is a bit difficult due to the school system having extra classes and lessons and also the availability of the halls for practice at his convenience.
On this note, the young man said that a proper Badminton facility in Guyana is important, noting that the present ones are not up to standard for professional Badminton in Guyana when compared to international competitions. “At those, we play on synthetic and rubberised courts”, he stated.
The standard of Badminton in the Caribbean is very high and he is ranked in the top two in his age category which he is very proud of.
“My proudest moment was receiving my bronze medal in Peru for the South American Youth Games and winning the Open Singles Tournament in Guyana”.
However, the person that inspires him the most is his father and Lin Dan, a top ranking badminton player. He acknowledged his parents, Mr Pritipaul Singh and his badminton colleagues for their assistance during his career.
With a little grin, he said that if he were not a Badminton player, he would have definitely been a basketball player.
His advice to people at his age is to get involved in a sport as it gives you a strong mind and a healthy body. Education, he added, is important since it opens doors to scholarships which secures your future and success in life.
In five year’s time, he sees himself training hard for the 2020 Olympics. On a lighter note, when he is not at school or playing badminton, he loves to play basketball and cricket. He is also on both teams at his school. His favourite food is lasagna and roti and curry.
Guyanese fashion icon Sonia Noel, fresh off the runways of the annual Hot Couture Fashion Show in St Lucia, has launched her blazing First Resort collection as feature designer in Boston, USA at the Some ‘Ting Nice Caribbean Restaurant.
The collection boasted the chic polka-dot and signature lattice work, blending bold contrasts of black, white and red and various colour hues. Sonia arrived in the USA for a photo shoot for the Boston Ballet ballerinas followed by the runway showing the next day for the restaurant, as part of the Memorial Day observances.
Noticing the uniqueness of the designs was one of Boston’s prestigious magazines, which featured Sonia and her work.
Sonia is now preparing for the events leading up to the Style Mission fashion show; this year focusing on bringing awareness and education to Sickle Cell on
June 21.
As Chairperson of the Sonia Noel Foundation for the Creative Arts (SNFCA), Noel has been appointed official patron of the Guyana Sickle Cell Association, and through that office, the association has undertaken to use the SNFCA as a channel to increase the public’s awareness on the causes and prevention of this disease.
The International Observance Day for Sickle Cell is June 19, and the organisation is undertaking an entire week of awareness and educational activities, such as appearances on various TV/radio shows, a logo/slogan competition, and a walk through the city on the morning of June 21 – all culminating at the Style Mission Fashion Show, which is slated to take place later that afternoon at the prestigious Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana.
The show will feature the exquisite designs of Sonia Noel, Nelsion Nurse, Andy Cummings, Amanda Burgess, and Deborah Mattias.
This event is also slated to be replicated at the Marriott in Suriname under the host and collaboration of the Rotaract Club of Suriname.
To promote the beverage, Salto International Trading also held a Bartenders Workshop whereby two Brazilian
bartenders took the opportunity to demonstrate how the beverage can be used in a number of ways. Unlike its counterparts, Cachaça is produced by ferment-
ing sugar cane rather than molasses. This fresher spirit has a distinct flavour and is often produced in a cheap, unrefined manner.
To be succinct, good Cachaça is hard to find. Cachaça is one of the good spirits; in fact it’s one of the best and represents its class of spirit perfectly. Most Cachaça, however, are best described as firewater that are barely palatable.
The beverage is available at all bars, night clubs, supermarkets and other stores or interested persons can visit the office at 237 South Road, Georgetown.
The Brazilian bartenders at the workshop demonstrating to local bartenders how to mix caipirinhas