TGS Life 15/08/2015

ANIRUDDHA RAJANDEKAR

Double the fun Is having a look alike a boon or bane? It’s a question that’s as close to a two-edged sword as it gets. After all, the many benefits easily offset all the disadvantages.

Six twins from the city share the inside story

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ENTERTAINMENT Winner of Miss Universal Peace and Humanity, Ruhi Singh makes her Bollywood debut with Madhur Bhadarkar’s much-awaited Calendar Girls that releases next month

‘I want to be the next Priyanka Chopra’

By Salonee Mistry @Sal0412

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he movie is about the life of five calendar girls, and how their lives change forever after being short-listed during a model hunt. The story revolves around the girls and their journey to fame and stardom, taking a peak into their past and highlights their ambitious future.

Talking about her role, Ruhi says, “I play the character of Mayuri Chauhan, who is a very ambitious and st rong-headed girl from Haryana, and knows exactly what she wants

and how to get it.”

On her experience of working with Madhur Bhandarkar, she says, “It was a pleasure and a dream come true. He is one of my favourite directors and having the opportunity to debut in his movie is a big deal for me. So when I was approached for this film, there was no reason for me to not say yes. Not only does Madhur make films that have a meaning but people can relate to them too. He is a very level-headed and calm person on the sets, who always encourages new actors.”

The last two years have been extremely lucky and eventful for the 23-year-old actor. Besides bagging the lead role in the movie, Ruhi also won Miss Universal Peace and Humanity pageant which was held in Lebanon last

December. “On one hand, I was thrilled to be representing the country, I also realised that there was hardly any time for me to prepare for Calender Girls. It was a juggling act between practicing for the pageant and shooting for the film. Winning the title in its very first year will always be a feather in my cap that I will always be proud of.”

Sharing experiences from her growing up years in Jaipur, Ruhi recalls how she was ambitious and passionate about everything that she did. She would participate in almost every sport activity that her school offered and won several medals. “For some reason, as the years passed by, my inclination towards becoming a model grew stronger. I entered several pageants without thinking much whether I would win or not. My family’s support has always been instrumental throughout my life.

I believe that it’s very important to have a strong imagina-

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tion to excel. If you can’t imagine what you want to be, you can never be it.”

Like many budding actors from small town, Ruhi too, is immensely inspired by Priyanka Chopra. “She is the perfect example of everything I want to achieve in the coming years. She is confident, smart, and ambitious and settles for nothing less than the best. And I am literary following in her footsteps - first winning the crown, then a modelling career, a break in the industry and last but not the least, a music album of my own.”

Though for a brief while, Ruhi has a sweet connect with Pune. “My best friend has lived in Pune for the longest time and that’s what makes the city special for me too. I have also lived for a while in the city while I was training at The Tiara, in Camp for a pageant. My favourite hangouts during this time were the Oakwood Lounge and Koregoan Park among many others.

I have frequented the city often for fashion shows too. The city is full of warm and loving people and the climate is most certainly enchanting.” salonee.mistry@goldensparrow.com

PLUCK THAT STRING: YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF EVENTS Master Class With Marzi

Nach Baliye Judge Marzi is taking a Master Class in Delhi! Shiamak gives a unique opportunity for all dance enthusiasts to learn dance from the famous reality show judge of the Dance India Dance fame. Principal dancer of The Shiamak Davar Dance Company, Aneesha Dalal will be teaching with Marzi. Open to students from ages 12 to 84 years.

When: August 15 Where: PYC Hindu Gymkhana, Bhandarkar Road

The President is Coming

Lost The Plot is Pune’s only rooftop

cinema-lounge. The President is Coming is a movie about finding that one Enterprising Young Indian who gets to meet George Bush on his visit to India. It is a modern Indian satire and an intellectual comedy, starring the likes of Konkona Sen Sharma, Ira Dubey ,Namit Das, that not only lampoons Bush ,but also takes a rib-tickling dekko at the stereotype of the Indian youth. So, come and enjoy this laugh riot about common people in a not so common situation.

When: August 16 Where: Lost The Plot, Seasons Apartment Hotel, Aundh

‘Open Stage’ this Independence

As India celebrates her 69th Independence, Moonbeam Factory Theatre brings to you ‘Open Stage’. An evening dedicated to the freedom of expression via theatre, poetry, music and dance among other things. This medley of performances knows no bounds with participation open to all. Get a chance to showcase your talents no matter what they are. There are no restrictions on just attending the event as an audience either. Entry is free. To participate contact: 9860184764 When: August 15 Where: Pagdandi, Baner

Monsoon Magic Art Workshop

Art2Day is conducting a short art workshop on watercolor painting titled ‘Monsoon Magic’ by well-known painter Milind Mulick. An opportunity to learn basics of Watercolour and Acrylic in specially designed short courses for art lovers. This is an unique opportunity for busy professionals like Architects,

Doctors, IT Engineers to participate in this workshop along with art lovers, student to learn from the well known Art Master Milind Mulick.

When: Till August 31 Where: Art2Day Gallery, Shukrawar Peth

Madhuradhipate

Artist Dilip Kadam, an eminent portrait artist and comic illustrator will present an exhibition of paintings titled as Madhuradhipate at Darpan Art Gallery.

The paintings will represent Lord Krishna as an infant with varied gestures. The novelty of this oil painting series is the focus on the facial expressions.

When: Till August 18 Where: Darpan Art Gallery, SB Road

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What’s John Mayer got to do with this local band?

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The American singersongwriter is among many international artists to influence Vernon, Dean and David, who are known for their brand of blues/rock

By Sudheer Gaikwad

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he name of their band is inspired by John Mayer’s hit song ‘Gravity’, a giveaway that they are also fans of, and inspired by, Mayer’s music. Mayer’s versatile guitar-playing is a major feature of his music as his fans would know.

Vernon Besterwitch (guitar), Dean Vaz (bass) and David Mansey (drums), in fact, hark back to the vintage power rock format, exemplified by Jimi Hendrix, Cream and other guitar-fuelled trios of the late 60s and 70s.

No surprise then that Gravity’s repertoire also rewinds to the classic rock and blues staple that allows the three musicians to blend their

individual instrumental as well as vocal skills and f lair to cook up a potent, high voltage jolt of music.

Needless to say, the band’s music rocks hard.

“We play a mix of traditional blues and blues/rock, which creates a binding force, allowing us to express ourselves with total freedom,” shares Vernon. “Besides Mayer, my playing style has been influenced

by Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, BB King, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan to a huge extent. As chal-

lenging as a trio format is, it also inspires me to bring all the creativity I can to my guitar playing,” Vernon said.

Dean believes that Gravity offers him the scope to put to use his experience of having played a variety of genres of music. “I am a big fan of Geddy Lee (of the band Rush) and I admire Paul McCartney’s bass playing right from the Beatles era,” he said. The musician points out that his musical abilities are greatly augmented by his reliable memory. “It

helps immensely if you can remember all the chords and arrangements, which leaves me free to be creative in a live performance,” he says.

Among the three musicians, David Mansey is the most experienced with a music career stretching over three decades. “I have played the five-star circuit, which involves jazz, pop and a big variety as well.

Playing blues and rock with Gravity is an invitation to improvise, which I love to do on drums,” he says.

With songs like ‘Red House

Blues’ (Hendrix), ‘Pride and Joy’ (Stevie Ray Vaughan) and blues anthems like ‘Hootchie Cootchie Man’ on their playlist, the band has been a regular feature in concerts in the city, especially at the blues festivals and jams.

Where: Doolally, Corinthians Boutique Hotel, Nyati County, NIBM Annexe When: Sunday, August 16, 8 pm onwards sudheer.gaikwad @goldensparoow.com

makes a deeper sense. There are a lot of techniques to establish a rapport with people, such as trying to find out in what kind of representation system your counterpart is thinking — optical, acoustical, haptical, or may be by using the same kind of language.

dience in Pune. “Our goal is to tap unchartered territories and bring mentalism to newer audiences. Indian audiences are highly enthusiastic and have always welcomed me with open arms. I will perform in Pune for the first time and I am really excited about it.”

When: August 16, 5 pm and 7 pm Where: Nehru Memorial Hall, Camp Tickets: in.bookmyshow.com

Are you ready to be hypnotised?

The master mentalist from Germany, Nicolai Friedrich, will cast a spell on the city’s audience this weekend

By Heena Grover Menon

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rom bending a spoon by simply staring at it, levitating a table to produce objects out of sketches and going back in time, Nicolai has done it all. This time, as part of a national tour, Ashvin Gidwani Productions (AGP) World, brings the award-winning mentalist to showcase his talent in the city for the first time in a public show.

It was a childhood dream It was at the age of four when Nicolai was introduced to the world of magic and was fascinated with the

art of reading people’s minds. “I saw a magician’s performance in a circus when I was a little boy. I was so thrilled and amazed by the experience that I wanted to become a magician myself. From then on, I invested all my time and money in learning new magic tricks. I did not go to any special magic school but I had a lot of inspiration — one of the earliest being the Jedi in Star Wars.

I am also a big fan of surrealistic art of Salvador Dali. I admire the way David Copperfield turns a magic trick into an emotional experience for his audience and I’ve always tried to do the same through my art. I also love the creative and entertaining way in which Darren Brown performs mentalism in his live shows,” he says.

Applying tricks at work A certified lawyer by profession, Nicolai says that he has applied his conjuring tricks while dealing with his cases numerous times. Sharing

his real life experiences at work, he says, “I apply a lot of my knowledge in everyday life.

However, it all depends on how you control different situations. It is quite tricky to influence a judge or policeman though.”

Recalling a particular instance in court, he says, “I was attending a hearing when the judge who was holding both his hands like a cup appeared to look like a human scale. While mentioning the arguments of one party, he subconsciously lowered one of his hands.

To me, this was a signal that he considered my arguments to be more convincing. So, it was easy to predict the outcome and, luckily, I won the case.”

Connecting with human emotions To connect with people on an emotional level means that you are able to touch them by evoking strong feelings, explains Nicolai. “I can easily accomplish this during my performances. However, if you are also able to create empathy with people it

Enchanting the Indian audience Having performed in cities like Delhi, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad, and Bangaluru, the award-winning mentalist now hopes to wow the au-

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Accessory essentials

By Zainab Kantawala and Heena Grover Menon @kantawalazainab, @ HeenaGM`

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ometimes even a perfect dress is incomplete if you

don’t have the right accessories.

They can either make or break your whole style quotient if not chosen wisely. Here’s a peek at some of the latest musthaves to give a perfect lift to your look.

Floral Pale Blue Sling This uber-cool and chic bag can make any outfit come alive.

This wonder bag is sure to fetch you many compliments by the onlookers.

Where: Claire’s, Phoenix Marketcity Price: Rs 1,750

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For your eyes only With smart styles in fun colours, Vogue eyewear has something for everyone! These sunglasses will easily merge with your fun, playful personality. Designed for the innovative, open-minded and young-at-heart, they combine superior quality with fresh, contemporary styling.

Where: All major eyewear outlets & Shoppers Stop Price: Rs 2,990

Flaunt your red stilettos This season, bright colour is the watchword in the fashion world. Flashy reds are a definitely wardrobe musthaves. Since footwear is an indispensable part of any look, there’s no better way than to add some glee in your style with these chic red stilettos which can go with your evening gowns and even the LBDs. Where: All Metro shoes outlets Price: Rs 2,890

Bird in cage necklace How many kinds of stylish is this one?

Complete that cool look with this necklace. Match it with some fun clothes from your wardrobe and be sure to surprise at that next party or casual day out.

Price: Rs 895 Where: All Chumbak outlets

Suede Obi Belt This chocolate colour funky belt with strap fastening can be worn with a plain skirt or even teamed up with a solid blue tunic.

Where: All Mango outlets Price: Rs 2,990

Silicon Analog Pink Watch This water resistant watch with soft feel silicon strap will give your attire a funky twist. Pair them with the whites for a sophisticated look.

Where: All Fastrack outlets Price: Rs 1,695

Play up your hair This funky, feathery and ultra cute hairpin will go with any kind of hairstyle.

Where: Claire’s, Phoenix Marketcity Price: Rs 200

Tribal neckpiece A plain shirt paired with dark blue denims can look even more fabulous if you team it up with this gorgeous statement tribal neck piece.

Price: Rs 1,499 Where: Youshine, Phoenix Marketcity

Heirloom Faux Stone Bracelet This stretch bracelet features faux stones and its high polish finish will give your outfit a classy twist.

It is lightweight and will go with any plain or multicoloured attire.

Where: All Forever 21 outlets Price: Rs 539

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Think before you throw Check out four recipes created with ingredients, which usually meet their end in the waste basket

By Salonee Mistry @Sal0412

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hile our daily expenses dig into our shallow pockets, we often do not consume everything we buy to the fullest. The skins and peels of vegetables and fruits, for example, most often make

their way straight to the bin. Here are a few interesting recipes that are nutritious yet not-so-well-known. For those living on a tight budget, these ideas are almost godsend considering how they can make surviving for the rest of the month a little bit easier.

Among other cost cutting solutions, making the most of the vegetables and fruits you buy is a small, but manageable, task. TGS discovers four simple and easy to make recipes that will make your wallet happy.

Their nutritional benefits are an advantage that would make mom proud. salonee.mistry@goldensparrow.com

WATERMELON RIND PARATHA Recipe by Leena Rawke, a banker from Bavdhan Ingredients • 250 gms grated watermelon rind. The rind is the white part of the fruit • tsp cumin seeds • tsp turmeric powder • A pinch of asafoetida • 2 finely chopped chillies • 1 cup multigrain flour • Salt to taste • Oil Method Mix cumin seeds, turmeric powder, asafoetida and chopped chillies with

grated watermelon rind. Add the multigrain flour and knead the mix into a dough. There’s no need to add more water. Use the juice from the watermelon rind itself to knead the dough. Make small golf-ball-sized pieces of the dough and keep them covered in a vessel. Spread a sheet of plastic over the board that you will use to flatten the dough. Spread some of the multigrain flour on the board and pat the dough to flatten it out till a medium-sized circle is formed and, with your finger, mark three holes in the centre of the circle. This is to allow the ingredients to cook properly even in the centre. Spread a tablespoon of oil on a flat, non-stick pan, which has been pre-heated for five minutes. Place the flattened circle on the pan. Make sure that the pan is on a high flame. Flip after two minutes. If the base is cooked, it will turn golden brown. Then flip once or twice to make sure that the paratha has been cooked properly. Serve fresh, right out of the pan, with tomato or hot chilli ketchup. If you want to save them for later,, keep them wrapped in a soft muslin cloth to ensure softness. With the exception of maida, you could use any other flour, if not multigrain flour.

Why is it good for you?

The watermelon rind contains the nutrient citrulline, which helps increase blood circulation and keeping cancer away

YOUR CHOW AROUND TOWN Get set for beer marathon

Join the World Beer Marathon at The Beer Cafe and get your choice of beer buckets at a discounted price. Amigos from UK, Paulaner Heffe from Germany, Sagres from Portugal and Asahi from Japan are few that will be on the World Beer Marathon for more than two weeks.

Amazing ambiance, delicious cocktails, drinks and more drinks - it doesn’t get any better!

When: Till August 31 Where: The Beer Café, Koregaon Park and Viman Nagar

Independence Day Brunch at Le Meridien

Le Meridien marks the 69th Independence Day of India with an exclusive tricolour brunch at Feast. The Independence Day brunch will include scrumptious delights from all over the country with a dash of international favorites as well.

When: August 15

Where: Feast, Le Meridien, Near Pune Station

Oriental Lunch Menu Atmosphere 6 has come up with a brand new Oriental Buffet Menu for all the food lovers. The Buffet will offer a wide spread of two soups, three salads, four starters added with four delightful main courses with a choice of noodles and herbed rice.

Ending your buffet without a dessert will not complete the lunch; you can also enjoy desserts of your choice.

When: Ongoing Where:Atmosphere 6, Skymax, Viman Nagar

Sam’s Chicken and Buffalo Meat and Jaunty Jamaican Fish and Crab.

When: Till 13 September Where: The United Sports Bar and Grill, Amanora Town Centre, Hadapsar

Independence Day Brunch

Brew-Ger festival

Enjoy amazing Burger with a pint of Budweiser at The United Sports Bar and Grill. Choose from 12 appetising flavours from around the world – English Classic Veg and Non Veg, Salsa-licious Veg and Non Veg, Lebantine Veg and Non Veg, Desi Patakha Veg and Non Veg, Uncle

Celebrate your Independence Day with a brunch at MoMo Cafe at Courtyard

by Mariott City Centre. Choose from an extravagant Indian spread which includes delicacies from various parts of the country. The highlights of the menu are Haleem, Murgh Changezi, Dakshini Kalam, Subz Guldasta, Meen Polichattu and Paneer Rampuri Korma. There will also be a live counter for Dosa and Chaat.

For those looking to explore other cuisines, you can check out options like the Stir Fried Veg in Hot Garlic Sauce, Green Pea and Corn Stuffed Potatoes and a live pasta and pizza counter. End this gastronomic journey on a sweet

note with the wide range of fusion Indian desserts like the baked Gulab Jamun, Boondi Cheesecake and Gulkand Phirni.

When: August 15 Where: MoMo Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott, Bund Garden Road

A royal meal at Khandani Rajdhani!

Khandani Rajdhani has created a Independence Day special menu that includes both traditional treats and popular seasonal favourites. The regal meal includes delicacies Bikaneri Patties, TirangaDholka, JodhpuriGatta, BajraRotla, Ker SangriKofta, Kala ChanaSundal, KesariPulao, TirangiPulao, SambhariyaKhichdi, Apple Jalebi , Malpua, kesarjalebiSitafalBasundi, TirangiHalwa and much more! These dishes are served on a rotational basis.

When: Till August 16 Where: All Khandani Rajdhani outlets

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RIDGE GOURD SKIN CHUTNEY Recipe by Vrushali Kulkarni, a banker from Dhankawadi

CRISPY BANANA Recipe by Jignesha Shah, a housewife from Hadapsar Ingredients • 4-5 peels of ripe bananas • cup corn starch • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste • tsp lemon juice • 1tsp red chilli powder • tsp salt • Chat masala • Oil

Ingredients • cup ridge gourd peels, ground in a mixer • 1 tsp oil • tsp sesame seeds • A pinch of cumin seeds • A pinch of black mustard seeds (rai) • A pinch of carom seeds (owa) • 4 green finely chopped chillies • cup roasted ground nuts • Salt • Sugar • Lime • Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Apply the mixture on the banana peels. Dip the banana strips in corn starch and deep fry the strips till they turn brown and crispy.

Put them on a sheet of newspaper or tissue paper to soak the additional oil. Sprinkle red chilli powder and chat masala on the strips.

Serve the Crispy Banana hot, with tomato sauce or green chutney.

Method Clean the banana peels and cut them into medium-sized strips. Mix the lemon and ginger-garlic paste. Add a pinch of salt.

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INDULGE Why is it good for you?

Not only are the ridge gourd peels low in calories, they also help weight loss thanks to the gourd’s high water content. The chutney also helps lower blood sugar levels in your body. It is rich in fibre and acts as a good blood purifier.

Method Add ridge gourd skin, roasted groundnut, black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, carom seeds and chopped chillies to a pre-heated pan. Add 1 tsp oil and roast for approximately 8-9 minutes on a low flame. Turn off the flame and let the contents cool down. Once the mixture has cooled, add everything into a mixer and grind into a coarse mix. Add salt, lime and sugar according to taste. Serve garnished with finely chopped coriander leaves. The same recipe can also be used with pumpkin skin.

Why is it good for you?

While banana peels are used for many purposes, its nutritional values are also extensive. Apart from helping in proper bowel movement, the banana skin is rich in soluble fibre, which helps maintain a healthy. Moreover, the lutein in the peel helps maintain eye health.

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Khisti Brothers

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hile one of the brothers is extremely naughty and mischievous, the other is equally docile and quiet. This pair of twin has not only tricked their teachers and friends, they haven’t even spared the cops. Staying at Karve Nagar in Kothrud, Varad and Vivek Khisti (21), have a bunch of stories to share about how much fun they have being twins. The one thing that the brothers have had to face throughout school was their teachers venting out on one while the other was responsible for all the mischief.

Remembering incidents, when they took advantage of being lookalikes, induces hysterical laughter, Varad says, “Between the two of us only Vivek has a license but I too love driving. Once we were caught by the cops while I was driving. I simply showed Vivek’s license and we got away.” This was not the only time that the brother’s had taken advantage of looking the same to get out of a sticky situation.

“It was Varad’s English orals and he had completely forgotten about them. The professor had to in fact call him up to inform him that the orals had begun and that he was late. Varad was far away from college and it was not possible for him to get to college in time. He called me up and asked me to take his place. I went to the college, appaeared for his exam without any hesitation and he obviously passed,” says Vivek. There is absolutely no disadvantage in having a lookalike claim the brothers.

Is having a look alike a boon or bane? It’s a question that’s as close to a two-edged sword as it gets. After all, the many benefits easily offset all the disadvantages. Six twins from the city share the inside story

By Salonee Mistry @Sal0412

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito had audiences smiling along when they played unlikely twins in a late 1980s Hollywood fl ick. Closer home Govinda

and Chunky Pandey passed off as twins in the 1993 fi lm Aankhen. But Sridevi playing the perky and naive in Chaalbaaz or Anil Kapoor doing pretty much the same in Kishen Kanhaiya were characters that epitomised the thrills of having a lookalike.

Unlike reel life, there may not be treacherous

villains in their lives yet having an identical twin sibling does bring its own perks and challenges. We spoke to six identical twins in the city to fi nd out how they deal with having a mirror image standing right beside them. salonee.mistry@goldensparrow.com

Kar Sisters

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he sisters love having ‘telepathic conversations’ with each other, constantly.

Priyanka and Tanya Kar (20), who hail from Kolkata, are currently living in a rented apartment in Vimannagar.

They are third year students of Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune.

Th roughout school and college Priyanka and Tanya have always exchanged classes as well as attended classes for each other.

“We have the exact same voice along with looking the same. There

was this one time when Tanya was extremely bored to talk to her boyfriend and I spoke to him instead of her. It was fun until it became awkward,” recollects Priyanka.

Although both sisters weren’t very close as children their relationship has changed in the last few years. “We did not like each other when we were kids as we were always mistaken for each other and it was really frustrating. But as we grew up we started realizing how much fun it was. Now we love doing everything together,” says Tanya.

Patel Sisters

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ight from school up until their current internship, Neha and Niddhi Patel (21) have always been together. They went to the same school, the same junior and senior college and now both of them are interning at the Bharti Vidyapeeth Hospital. Studying to graduate with a Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS), the sisters hail from Surat and are currently staying in Katraj, Pune.

They burst into giggles when they recall something that they did to take advantage of looking alike before they begin to narrate the incident. “There was a relay race that Nidhi had participated in when we were in junior college. It was an inter-college competition and an extremely important one. After qualifying for the finals, Nidhi was very tired and knew that she would not win if she ran just then. I quickly wore her clothes and ran in her place,” Neha admits, “We won the race and the trophy as well,” she adds.

In fact, their parents have told the sisters numerous stories from their childhood when they too would get confused between the twins. “Once, mom told us that when we were a year old, Neha had fallen sick with malaria. For three consecutive days, instead of giving her the medicines, my mother fed them to me,” says Nidhi.

The only disadvantage of looking the same, according to the sisters, is that bunking classes in college becomes difficult. Being twins the professors easily remember them and always question one when the other is away.

Gaikwad Sisters

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t is not just their friends but even their family members and relatives who get confused when they have to tell Nikita and Neha Gaikwad (12) apart. Studying in Shri Sant Tukaram Vidyala, Lohegaon, in standard seven both sisters have not yet explored the advantages of having a twin.

Both of them innocently nod their heads in denial committing that they haven’t ever taken advantage of looking the same. “Our father almost always gets confused between us. He can only tell us apart if both of us are next to each other because Neha is slightly taller than me. Only my mother and grandmother can tell us apart no matter what,” says Nikita.

“Once, Nikita had been studying for a really long time as we had an exam the next day. When she finally got up to take a break, I sneaked into her place without anyone noticing”, recalled Neha. It was just at that moment when our mother came in and saw me studying while Nikita was out talking to our neighbour. My mother misunderstood that Nikita had been whiling away time and then she was in a great amount of trouble. She got yelled at and was even hit. After all the yelling was over, I meekly went up to my mother and told her what I had done.

Even though she was extremely furious because I did not own up previously, she just laughed, Neha told us.

Bendale Brothers

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angram and Sourabh Bendale (23), residents of Kothrud, assure us that they have had the most amount of fun as kids compared. They recollect having tricked their friends almost every single day while playing hide and seek. “When we were kids everything about us was the same, even our voices. The only way you could tell us apart were the clothes that we would be wearing on that particular day. While playing if one of us got caught we would almost immediately change our clothes and save ourselves from getting out of the game,” recalls Sangram.

Apart from this, sitting in each other’s classes was also a routine. It wasn’t that they were interested in each others’ subjects but Sangram and Sourabh did it just for the thrill. Clearly, the fun memories remain with them still but they did struggle with having a twin. “It’s probably not that big a deal because

we love each other but the only disadvantage of having a twin is that our identity is linked with the other. Until recently, even when we were living in different cities we were always remembered as Sangram and Sourabh, not many people knew us individually,” says Sourabh.

Sangram is currently working as a recruitment associate at Oracle in Pune, while Sourabh is working as an assistant team leader with Unipart Logistics, Bangalore.

Kumar Sisters

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he best thing about having a twin is having each other to rely on, say the Kumar twins. Both Pallavi and Pratibha Kumar (22), residents of Kothrud, have always felt that no matter what the situation was, having each other has been their only solace. “Very often my friends see Pratibha and smile at her thinking that she is me. Not only does she get confused as she doesn’t know them but being a shy person she often does not smile back. My friends later get upset with me for not acknowledging them,” says Pallavi.

Even though both of them look just like each other they have never been able to take advantage of it, they say.

“We are extremely different people. We talk and express ourselves differently and are completely poles apart. If you talk to one of us, you would immediately know who is who if you have known us for a while. When we try to switch classes we get caught, we have never even been able to trick our friends. We are just probably not that lucky and so always get caught,” says Pratibha. Pallavi is currently a fourth year student at Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts while Pratibha, having completed her graduation in B.Sc. Economics, is preparing for her MBA entrance exams.

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THRILL OF DRIVING

Simple SUPERSTAR

Bounce through rough roads with a quirky engine at a premium price

By Tushar Burman @tburman

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hen the Celerio launched last year, it was just another Maruti hatchback, filling ever-tinier spaces between their ever-expanding portfolio. Somewhat larger than their Alto/800 hatches and more expensive, the headline feature was its Automated Manual Transmission, which we will continue to see on more vehicles in the years to come. Even more interesting was the rumour of an all-new Maruti diesel engine in the works for the company’s small hatches, and this is just what we got with the Celerio ZDi (Opt) DDiS 125.

The car is visually identical to what we saw last year. A sober, comfortable design with excellent visibility and some of the most rugged suspension we’ve experienced in a cheap car. New, of course is the parallel-twin 800cc diesel engine

which promises an extremely slow dip in the fuel gauge. We tested the topend ZDi (Opt) model, which came surprisingly well-equipped, another difference from the bare-bones AMT model we drove at length earlier.

If you’re looking for a bit of flair in your affordable commuter vehicle, it’s best you look elsewhere. The Celerio remains a sober vehicle that isn’t going to turn heads. In fact, for the less attentive, it will pass as the new Alto. This dark brown shade on the test car does look elegant, however.

The first thing that strikes you as you enter the Celerio ZDi (Opt) is the amount of equipment. We aren’t accustomed to lighted door sills and wheel wells, Bluetooth and a perfectly decent entertainment system in a car of this class. Bluetooth pairing was a quick affair, though the buttons are placed in that infernal spot below and behind the steering wheel. We’d really like some alone time with the inventor of that interface. Once you get used to them though, the buttons are easy to find thanks to the plastic relief on the call button. This is still a budget aggregate though, evident from the very basic display and awkward menu system to get around

Clean two-tone dash integrates a useful, decent-sounding entertainment system

to the actual functions of the info/ a unique sound to it, that’s generally entertainment system. not pleasing. It’s also, expectedly, The rest of the interior is very louder than the petrol motor on the decent for this class of car. Fabric Nano. First gear is useful to crawl seats, cup holders where you need in traffic, coupled with a light clutch them, power windows all-round, action. The moment you’re off from USB and AUX connectivity frontthe lights however, you must quickly and-centre and reasonable plastics. shift to second, which is tall. Third Our test car came with a faux-wood and fourth are tall as well, and fifth trim in a dark colour, which is a nice is best reserved for the highway. The effort. At least it isn’t that hideous combination of the way the engine piano black that some automakers delivers torque and the attendant have favoured in recent years. gearing makes this car unsuited for Seating is comfortable front and point-and-squirt traffic, demanding a rear, and the tall stance and generous more relaxed driving style. greenhouse lend the interior an airy Give it a bit more time and feel. There’s a 235-litre boot, which is you will be able to drive around also good for this class of vehicle. the limitations of the engine, The rear seats split 60:40 occasionally even enjoying for even more flexibility its long-legged feel.

Verdict to carry larger Rack up the + Suspension, objects, should one kilometres and you need to. The (Opt) can appreciate the efficiency part of the trim - Performance, price comfort and peace moniker gives you of mind afforded TGS rating a bit extra for your by the pliant, ;;;ff money, chief being rugged suspension the ABS. that eliminates the Start driving the need to constantly hunt Celerio diesel, and your initial for a clean line on potholed roads, reaction will differ depending on something that India’s extended where you’ve mentally slotted this monsoons provide in plenty. A tight car. If you were expecting Tata Nanoturning circle and light steering add level pricing, this car will impress to the convenience. Just don’t expect you. The reality is, unfortunately, immediate throttle response. very different, as this trim costs Rs We received the test car with a half 5,91,325 ex-showroom, Pune, only tank of fuel. With a generous amount Rs 6,000 less than a base Swift LDi, of city driving, the fuel gauge has a far more upmarket and capable car barely moved and we have no doubt with the unparalleled 1.3 DDiS diesel that the car will deliver an excellent motor. It really is quite hard to make efficiency figure, perhaps even close to the mental leap beyond the price and Maruti’s claimed 27.62kmpl. give the motor a fair chance, but we Unfortunately, despite delivering certainly tried. on equipment, efficiency and Save for the Tata Nano, there’s no comfort, the price Maruti is asking other passenger vehicle that has the for this range-topping diesel Celerio motoring feel of the Celerio diesel. puts it in the running with many The parallel-twin diesel engine has other well-equipped cars, often from

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Lighted door-sills add a premium touch

higher segments. As a buyer, one needs to put a huge premium on the small diesel engine in order to justify the purchase.

The Celerio diesel is a unique offering with it’s 800cc paralleltwin engine. The closest competitor would be the beat diesel, which uses a 3-cylinder Fiat-derived commonrail diesel engine that forces far fewer compromises on the driver, while being only slightly more expensive.

At the low end of the range, Maruti still gets to boast of among the cheapest available diesel hatchbacks.

Ultimately, the Celerio diesel is a decent vehicle, but at nearly six lac rupees, we suspect buyers will be put off by the compromise of its position in the Maruti lineup and an agricultural-sounding engine.

On the upside, the suspension feels very rugged and comfortable, if a little skippy at times, and efficiency is excellent. Our rating reflects the merits of the vehicle alone, and the value proposition it offers would be improved by a more aggressive price. tushar@goldensparrow.com

Celebrate freedom!

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The 69th Independence Day celebrations across the city are stoking local pride while remembering the freedom struggle. The streets have been adorned with the tricolour and patriotic songs are in the air as you walk by shops. Take a look at some patriotic memorials and cultural events happening in the city on August 15 Rahul raut

Remembering Kalam through theatre On India’s 69th year of independence, there could not be a better person to acknowledge than Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Swatantra Theatre, along with the students of Shri Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya, will put up a cultural show in his honour. Col Thipse will hoist the flag and a Ganesh Vandana will be performed marking the beginning of the cultural show, Yuwaraj of Theatre Award (YOTA) 2015.

In its third year, YOTA aims at acknowledging the work and contribution of Dr Ajay Joshi. Having a PhD in theatre criticism and a well-rooted background in journalism, Ajay has been a part of several theatre festivals and in India and internationally. He has not

Celebrate Tagore’s poetry

Rs 10 to educate

Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate who gave us out national anthem and many more literary pieces, deserves a tribute. So, in a unique programme, artist Paresh Maity and Stellar International Art Foundation have decided to showcase art dedicated to Tagore.

Paresh’s experimental personality has pushed him to explore mediums like drawings, watercolours, oils, installation and sculptures. The artist’s exclusivity lies in rediscovering the charm and magic of India in his paintings.

His series Shesh Lekha, or Last Writings, are 15 poems written by Tagore in the final months of his life. The series also includes 15 large-scale watercolours, 15 accompanying drawings and 15 calligraphy writings of the poems translated into English by Pritish Nandy. Stellar International Art Foundation owns the series and will lend the work to the endeavour.

When: 15 August onwards, TIME Where: Hyatt Pune, Kalyani Nagar

While you spend your Independence Day weekend shopping, you can also help empower the socio-economically marginalised. A mere Rs 10 could help change the life of the less fortunate. Amanora Town Centre Mall, Hadapsar, has arranged the activity. Visit the mall today and buy a coloured ribbon; orange, green, white or blue for Rs 10, each. Tie the ribbon over the mesh f lag created at the mall and do your bit. All the money collected shall be donated to the NGO Santulan located in Kharadi. The NGO is planning to use the money to provide education to socioeconomically weak children.

“It is not a very big initiative but every bit will count. The activity of tying the ribbon on the mesh might not only attract more people but also provide a small opportunity to engage. Not everyone wants to work in the field and not everyone has a lot of money to give away. This is a way everybody can participate,” says Aditya Painoli, marketing head, Amanora Town Mall Centre.

When: August 15 Where: Amanora Town Centre

Kalam etched in sand To pay homage to the late president, Narayan Sahu, a noted sand artist from Odisha, has created an image of Dr Kalam using sand and water.

Narayan hails from Barahmpur, a town in Odisha. With over 15 years of experience, he has participated in various sand festivals. “I was always inclined towards art. My grandfather was an artist too, I have learned a lot by just observing him. I once attended the sand art festival in my hometown, and was inspired by the artwork on display there. That was when I decided to become an artist,” says the 30-year-old artist.

Among his creations is a sand sculpture based on Wild Life and Global Warming. It was appreciated by the central government and it helped him earn a fellowship. “I have recently made a sculpture based on the poster of The Grand Budapest Hotel movie, I believe it was the most time consuming,” he adds. Kalam’s sand sculpture took him 15 hours to create. “I feel fortunate to pay tribute to a humble person like Kalam through my art. I hope people like and appreciate what I have created,” he adds.

When: August 15 onwards Where: Phoenix Marketcity, Viman Nagar

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only been an organiser at these functions, but also a jury member.

The cultural program will have a skit based on Kalam’s life, performed by the school students. “The purpose of such an event is to honours people from theatre, whose contribution has been immense. This year’s theme, which revolves around the Life of APJ Abdul Kalam, could not have been replaced with anything else. He had a great vision for the country and, even though he might not be around, his ideas, thoughts and vision must be celebrated and promoted,” says Dhanashri Heblikar, the co-founder of Swatantra Theatre.

When: August 15, TIME Where: Swatantra Theatre, Next to BMCC, Shivajinagar

Trendyworks launches Independence Day App Trendyworks, a technology company, brings to people a unique Independence Day app to celebrate this special day in a very special way. The app named ‘FamilyApp’ is available on Google play store and provides a unique Independence Day celebration opportunity for citizens of India. Through this app one can experience the pride of hoisting our National flag from anywhere in the world in a single click.

Once you download and open the app you will see the folded National Flag on a pole. The app works on voice commands and the flag rises along the pole when the user saying ‘Jai Hind’. The Flag unfurls to a resounding tune of the National anthem which ends with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s triumphant call of ‘Jai Hind’. The lyrics of the National Anthem are provided in 10 languages. The best part is you can take a selfie with the National flag and share it with your friends on Whatsapp and Facebook.

“With Independence Day around the corner we decided to launch the app as a tribute to the Nation and enable people to reconnect to their Indian roots.

We hope that the Flag Hoisting feature in the ‘FamilyApp’ will emphasize the sense of strength and invincibility one experiences about being a family of 1 Billion proud Indians taking on the world with confidence,” says Neeraj Jewalkar, Founder.

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Your dog’s own paradise This time, while planning a vacation, don’t worry about how your little pooch would do without you. Take a break and send you dog on one too

By Salonee Mistry @Sal0412

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ith almost all your holidays booked for trips with friends and family, taking care of a pet might turn into a niggling concern. But don’t worry. You can now enjoy your trouble-free vacation

while your dog enjoys his. A rising number of pet retreats and resorts are now cropping up in the city. Animal lovers, having faced the problem themselves, have sought to make facilities available for others. Read on to find out more about the dog retreats. salonee.mistry @goldensparrow.com

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ith the ability to house 30-35 dogs at one time, Happy Pups Pet Resort located at Chandni Chowk, near NDA, is the perfect place to leave your dog while you enjoy your vacation. Managed by 23-year-old Abhishek Kulkarni, a resident of Kothrud and an engineering student at IMCC, the retreat spreads across 8,000 square feet and is nothing short of paradise. “Since childhood, we have always had dogs in the family. There was this one time when all of us had to go on a vacation and there was no place for me to leave my three great Danes. That is when I decided a resort had to be built,” says Abhishek.

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t was Krutika Gogte’s father who made her the ardent animal lover that she is today. Kedar Gogte (52), Krutika’s father is an avid traveller and always faced the problem of not having a decent place to leave his pet. Residing in the city, their house and the huge area around it in Bhugoan was not being put to much use. Krutika and her father turned the empty house into an animal-friendly retreat, two years ago. Although they initially planned to keep just eight dogs, the response was so good that they were forced to increase the capacity to 11.

Quitting her job as a product designer, the 24-year-old decided to work with the retreat full-time and has never once regretted her deci-

sion. “All dogs that come to the inn are almost like family. Since some of them even stay for six months at a stretch they feel like they have been a part of our family for a long time,” says Krutika.

Every dog at the retreat is given personal attention.

Right from the dog’s hygiene, to food habits and regular routine is taken care off. Dogs, Kruitka believes, are like babies and sometimes even more difficult to handle because they can’t communicate. They need to be given things before they feel the need for them.

For Krutika, every single task at the retreat must be carried out with absolute perfection. During season, between, she lives at the retreat and otherwise commutes from her home in the city daily.

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etting a thriving career in banking and IT go, Shalaka Mundada (36) opened up a retreat for dogs at Maan Village near Hinjewadi around 7.5 years ago.

“I was volunteering with a veterinarian and many pet owners were bringing in dogs that had fallen sick over the vacation. The main reason for their sickness was not having a proper place to stay while the pet owners were out enjoying their time out.

That is when I knew that I wanted to build a retreat for dogs,” says Sahalaka. She found a place, got her logistics and resources in place and opened up a happy and healthy place for pet owners to leave their dogs.

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Apart from being an animal lover Abhishek also loves to train and breed dogs.

Currently, he owns 18-20 dogs that he has bred. At the retreat, the available help is well-trained and manages everything, right from cooking the dog’s meals to walking them. There are also grooming facilities available for dogs. The staff also engages the dogs in activities during play time in the evening so that they remain happy and fit. Abhishek’s biggest challenge is making time. With everything that he does, he is crunched for time.

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acre property Pet Sitters is equipped to cater to nearly 40 dogs at one time. With abundant open space for the dogs to play around, a schedule is followed for each of the dogs boarding at the retreat. Every dog has his own kennel, hills to play around, and a swimming pool for sunny days. The rooms are also big enough to cater to an individual playing area for every dog.

Working with a team of seven people who have been with Shalaka since she set up Pet Sitters, her biggest trouble is not finding trained care-takers. Not everyone has the expertise to take care of the dogs and sometimes just being an animal lover is not enough. Shalaka is hoping to compensate and create more aware animal lovers.

Get in touch: 9881076677

SmaartPetsZ

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n IT professional and an animal lover, Rajesh Chandan (42), started SmaartPetsZ four years ago.

The ardent traveller almost indefinitely faced the problem of not having a safe and friendly place to leave his dog while he’s out travelling. This made him want to build an environment where dog owners could leave their pets without anything to worry about.

Spread across a huge property at Undri, SmaartPetsZ is now home to many dogs.

“We let the dogs out in the open three times a day to socialise. Once we get a sense of which dogs get along with another we then leave them out in groups.

This not only keeps the dogs happy but also prevents fights of any kind,” explains Pooja Chandan (42), Rajesh’s wife, who manages

the retreat. The main aim of the retreat, she says, is to ensure that every dog visiting them is happy throughout his or her stay and does not feel home-sick.

The biggest challenge faced by Pooja and Rajesh is that of gaining the confidence of the pet owners.

Considering that the dogs are like their babies, owners are extremely worried especially the first time they leave their pets at the retreat.

In fact, not all of them give complete information about the medical conditions or behaviours of their dogs. So Pooja and her team are forced to observe and learn the traits themselves. “No one else can know their child better that the parent and so it is necessary that we are given all the information,” adds Pooja.

Get in touch: 8975572854

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NightLife It was all about the moves on a weeknight when the dance floor resembled a South American haunt

By Manasi Shroff @ManasiShroff

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n a relatively dull Tuesday, the folks at F Beach House decided to pep up the crowd for the rest of the week and what better than shaking a leg, or rather much more than that on the beats of the clave. Well, the night couldn’t get steamier with moves that turned the hotness metre high up.

Saumya Joshi and Anuraag Kanitkar took over the dance floor and sizzled on it like no one was watching. Well, we like the spirit and what we liked more was that the salsa didn’t stop. “Dance has been in my veins since a long time now, and since the day Anurag and I started getting along, we have been trying to spread the art as

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much as we can,” said Saumya from the Latin Verve Dance Company.

Anuraag, on the other hand, claims to have been inspired by a salsa night his friends once took him to.

“I’ve never looked back ever since,” he said. “For me, salsa is a little more than just a dance form. It’s been over five years now and I hope to keep the dancing on forever.”

We couldn’t help but keep watching the couples on the floor, and their style is worth a mention.

“The heels do a lot of magic while you salsa, but I prefer staying away from uneasy short dresses,” suggests Saumya. Basically, keeping it comfortable and flowy works well for the ladies and for the men, it’s all about being classy, yet cool. “I’m a semi-casual kind of guy. I like to keep myself comfortable with a pair of jeans and a nice shirt to go with it,” says Anuraag.

As the evening progressed, the couples got into the mood and the dance got even more intense.

Sneha, Koushal, Anin and Erin joined Saumya and Anuraag and the dance floor was an absolute delight to look at.

Where’s the party tonight Tribute to Michael Jackson

Shannon and The Silent Riot, the rock and roll band from Mumbai, are all set to pay a tribute to the King of Pop. The band vows to raise the level of excitement and awe, bringing to you a ‘never-seen-before’ unique performance with their high voltage act. The band features Prasad Salian on the vocals; Shannon Pereira on lead guitar and vocals; Partho Dasgupta and Gavin Cason on rhythm guitar and vocals; Michael Fernandes on the bass guitar; Atish Thomas and Joshua Vaz on the drums; and Joel Crasto on the keyboard.

When: August 20 Where: Hard Rock Café, Koregaon Park

Stormfest fourth edition

Die-hard rock fans, gear up! Get ready to head-bang to the tunes of death metal at the Anonymous Cafe and Bar. The line-up includes: Dead

Exaltation, a progressive rock band, Ragnhild, a pagan and melodic metal band, AdaManTiuM, a progressive metal band and Zero Gravity, a raw death metal band. There will be a special performance by Zygnema When: August 16 Where: Anonymous Cafe &and Bar, Kalyani Nagar

Cynthia Furtado and DJ Sukhi Live

Let’s scream and shout and let it all out’ - coz if gorging on good food and dancing to groovy music is a crime, and then Sunday is your day to commit it!

Behold Pune’s uber talented and scintillating singer Cynthia Furtado taking centre stage, singing songs that’ll have you going ‘encore’ all through your brunchin’ time. If music tantalizes your soul then singer Cynthia Furtado’s unique singing style is definitely your pick. With her impeccable style and a firm hold on crowd’s mood she knows how to pep up your Saturdays evening.

Post her performance, we get crazier coz DJ Sukhi promises to keep up the momentum & push it to the brim while you lose control on the dance floor.

When: August 16 Where: The Flying Saucer Sky Bar, Viman Nagar

When: August 16 Where: High Spirits Café, Koregaon Park

DJ Deep Live

2Sensitive and Awkward

Soak in the sun with a glass of Sangria in your hand and see what we’ve got waiting for you. This Sunday we have a mix of electronic and organic pop music with 2Sensitive and Awkward Bong.

2Sensitive represent a fresh, visionary take on the country’s dance music scene. Known for their particular knack of fusing contrasting styles of dance music to maximum desired effect, they enjoy hanging the element of surprise high above crowds to always keep them guessing. 2Sensitive continuously reinvent and reimagine their performances in an honest quest to turn dance floors into wild hot messes that crave both the latest and most time-honoured sounds spanning house and techno, disco and electro, hip-hop, bass, funk and an entire ocean of sound in between.

Awkward Bong is Mumbai-based musician Ronit Sarkar’s singersongwriter avatar. Starting out as a solo bedroom project in 2014, the act has now grown into a four-piece band with a lush, organic pop sound.

Deep has climbed his way to the upper echelons of success in an enviably short amount of time. His style varies from progressive to super groovy techno. His sounds have an immense hypnotic groove and pack a punch in every single set that he seems to deliver so effortlessly, all owing to his vast knowledge and a supreme taste in electronic dance music.

Currently based in Pune, Deep has played in clubs and gigs all across the nation, in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Nagpur, Ahmedabad and he continues to wreak havoc on dance floors with the sole aim of playing and promoting electronic dance music with integrity and filled with colossal energy.

When: August 18 Where: Bluefrog, Yerwada

A film’s failure does not demotivate me: Lisa Haydon

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or Lisa Haydon, a movie's success or failure is a redundant discussion and the actress says she seldom gets disappointed when her films don't work at the box office. The 29-year-old actress received plaudits for her performance in 2014 film Queen. But her last film The Shaukeens did not taste similar success.

Lisa said she believes in enjoying her work and does not think about what its outcome would be.

"I don't expect anything. I am not really that kind of a person. I do my work. I have fun. I don't get disappointed when films don't do well. There is way too much more to life," Lisa told PTI. The actress said since the film industry is so unpredictable, an actor cannot work with the mindset that he or she will only work in projects which will be a hit. "When I meet people who have good energy, I like working with them. The project could be good or a flop. There is no guarantee in this business. But there is nothing like working with good people," she said.

The actress will begin shooting Sajid Nadiadwala's upcoming production Housefull

Feel fortunate to return with Welcome Back

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ctor John Abraham feels lucky to make a comeback on the big screen after two years with Anees Bazmee's upcoming multi-starrer comedy Welcome Back.

John was last seen in his 2013 home production "Madras Cafe" and will be now seen essaying the role of 'Ajju Bhai' in "Welcome Back", a sequel to 2007 hit "Welcome". He has replaced actor Akshay Kumar from the original, while Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal have reprised their roles in the movie.

"I am a big fan of Anees' films. I feel fortunate to be

launched after two years.. after Madras Cafe with this film," the 42-year-old actor told reporters at a song launch of Welcome Back.

"Everyone in this film is lucky for me. I did Taxi No.9211 with Nana (Patekar), 'Shootout at Wadala' with Anil Kapoor and have a hit song Tu Mera Hero with Mika (singer)," John said. It was reported that he was unhappy with the first trailer of Welcome Back as the focus was more on Anil and Nana, who played lovable goons Uday bhai and Majnu bhai in Welcome.

John denied the rumour and said he was happy with the first look of the film.

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3 from August 27, followed by Milan Luthria's Baadshaho, which goes on floor from October 10.

When asked if she prefers working in bigbudget projects or starring in content-driven film, Lisa said, "Honestly, I don't think about it too much. If I like a project I take it up. If I like the people I am working with, I say yes. I met Sajid at an awards ceremony this year and we got chatting.

He is a great human being. Later, he approached me for Housefull 3. That is how it works for me," she added.

Besides her film commitments, Lisa is seen multi-tasking these days. She hosts and serves as a mentor on a fashion reality show on the smallscreen. The former model also jazzed up the ramp for designer Tarun Tahiliani's show recently in the capital.

"I have always enjoyed juggling. I do things as they come up. I also like to take time off and live my life a little more peacefully. Right now the TV show is on air but the rest of the year will be dedicated to the films," Lisa said.

Would love to sing for Priyanka, Deepika: Sarah Dias

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ll praise for her co-star, Sarah-Jane called Vicky a "special" person. It was amazing working with Vicky. He is a special kind of a person, he is extremely hardworking and very humble and all of that comes on screen."

The actress impressed the audience with her 20-minute long per formance during designer Jyotsna Tiwari's show at IBFW. Though she was happy with all the adulation that came her way, Sarah-Jane said by the end of her set she was exhausted.

"This is the first time I am doing such a long set.

Before this I did one song.

It was exhaustive. By the last song, I was like 'I can't do it anymore'."

When asked how nerve

wracking is performing live, the actress said, "I do perform on stage on a regular basis and then of course acting and various things. I am always in front of the camera or in front of an audience. I have been doing this for a while but somehow the nerves always kick in but over the years you learn how to control them.

"So, like I got on, took a deep breath, I started to sing and then somewhere in the middle I started to calm down but towards the end, I was nervous again and that is usually what happens. You start off, you are kind of nervous and then you get calm in the middle of your dialogue and when it is ending, you get nervous. That's my process."

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Zac Efron to play Skrillex in his next!

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eenage heart throb Zachary David Alexander aka Zac Efron is all set to make girls weak in their knees yet again! The High School Musical star will be seen next in a rom-com titled “We Are Your Friends” which is inspired on a real time story. From the failure to the success of the popular American electronic music producer, DJ, singer and songwriter- Skrillex, this film follows the story of a young aspiring DJ chasing his dream. During a recent interview of the Dubstep King shared his views on Zac and his role in the film.

Skrillex says, "Zac Efron is an actor. He should be in movies, I'm not mad at him, I gotta be honest. It's a movie. It's supposed to be entertainment. It's not what my life is about. It's not an accurate representation of what I've done and where I've come up through and what I am doing currently."

Set in the world of electronic music, a 23-yearold DJ named Cole spends his days scheming with his childhood friends and his nights working on the one track that will set the world on fire. Apart from Zac, this film stars Jon Bernthal as well as the sensual Emily Ratajkowski who plays SophieZac’s love interest.

Tobey Maguire returns as Chess legend Fischer

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obey Maguire is back on the big screen to portray legendary chess champion Bobby Fischer. Titled ‘Pawn Sacrifice’, the movie details the true story of Bobby Fischer’s match up with the famous Russian chess player Boris Spassky.

Directed by Edward M. Zwick who is well known for his in-depth and detailed portrayal of complex characters and social issues, Pawn Sacrifice is set to be yet another master class from the talented director.

Set in the Cold War era, the movie features Liev Schreiber (X-Men Origins:Wolverine) as Boris Spassky. Tobey Maguire, who is well known globally for

playing Peter Parker a.k.a Spiderman, is also very popular for portraying complex characters such as in the movie Seabiscuit.

Considered as two of the greatest players ever in the history of chess, the duel between Fisher and Spassky is part of chess folklore.

What made the duel even more intriguing was that it was set during the rise of the Cold War between the two countries.

With Tobey Maguire’s methodical acting and Edward M. Zwick’s penchant for bringing multifaceted characters and intricate themes to life, the movie promises to be an edge-of-the seat thriller.

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