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18 ENTERTAINMENT Friday, August 14, 2020 The Indian Weekender 'Sholay' turns 45: Big B, Ramesh Sippy, Hema on why it remains special The blockbuster Sholay turned 45 on August 15. Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and director Ramesh Sippy looked back to dissect how and why the film stays fresh and relevant in the minds of people even after so many decades. "Sholay starred Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan among others. The film is remembered for Amjad Khan's iconic performance as the film's arch villain, dacoit Gabbar Singh. "The way Sholay was written, and the detail in which each and every character of the movie was etched, all the characters of Sholay are still fresh in people's mind – be it Gabbar's dialogue "Sholay or Basanti's non stop babbling. Even a character beautifully like Sambha, who in the entire movie spoke only in three hours two words, is till today fresh in the memory of encapsulated the people," Sippy said. victory of good Big B, who played Jai, spoke of how the film, over evil. " India for the film, and then the film was besides creating new records, was about many edited in the United Kingdom – so many production firsts. firsts occurred. Ramesh Sippy ji as a director "Sholay beautifully in three hours encapsulated made many unconventional changes in its the victory of good over evil. It was the first reproduction and its making – the location, the time ever that a dialogue CD for an Indian film action coordination, the camera work, the 70 mm was released. and the scale – I guess it all worked out fine," "Action sequences were for the first time said Bachchan. directed by a British crew, specially invited to The film was released on Independence Day Karisma recalls Raja Hindustani days with Aamir Khan Actress Karisma Kapoor went down memory lane and shared a picture with Aamir Khan from the days of their 1996 superhit, Raja Hindustani. In the still that Karisma posted on Instagram, she is seen posing with Aamir in a red dress. The actor wears a tuxedo. "Guess the film #flashbackfriday #guessinggameon" Karisma captioned the image. Raja Hindustani, directed by Dharmesh Darshan, tells the tale of a smalltown cab driver who falls in love with a rich heiress. The film is loosely based on the 1965 superhit, Jab Jab Phool Khile that starred Shashi Kapoor and Nanda. Karisma was last seen in Ekta Kapoor's digital show Mentalhood, which explores the multitasking nature of different types of mothers, and their efforts to ensure the best upbringing for their children. Sonu Sood recalls his initial days of struggle in Mumbai Actor Sonu Sood is being hailed as messiah of migrants lately, due to his efforts in helping them reach home during the pandemic-induced lockdown. However, there was a time when things were not so rosy for him here. Talking about his days of struggle, Sonu said: "I am an engineer, and after my graduation when I went back to my family, I thought I would start a family business there. But I always wished to come to Mumbai. Initially I thought that my parents would stop me from going to Mumbai as I am their only son, but my mother asked me to go and achieve my dreams." Actor Chunky Panday says it was all about heroes doing the right thing on screen when he ventured into Bollywood in the eighties. Far from his greenhorn days in Bollywood, the actor is now all set to portray a grey role in the web series Abhay 2, and he sees it as a great change that actors today are exploring the dark side of characters. "When I came into films in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was all about these heroes doing all the right things. The hero couldn't "I still remember when I first came to Mumbai, I had Rs 5,500 which I had saved. I went to Film City, paid Rs 400 to get an entry because I was stopped at the gate. I thought that if I roamed around in Film City, a director or a producer would spot me and cast me in their project, which never happened. It is only because of my parents' blessings that I am here now," added the actor, who had started his film career with the 1999 Tamil movie Kallazhagar. Sonu opened up on his film journey while shooting for the Azadi special episode of the show "India's Best Dancer". dream of doing anything negative, but then came SRK and he attempted films like Darr and Baazigar, and now slowly I have seen that even Akshay (Kumar) is doing it, and Aamir (Khan) is doing it. Ranveer (Singh) has done it so convincingly in Padmaavat," Chunky said. The actor, who has been in the industry for over 30 three years, says he made his transition in 2000 because he realised he wouldn't play the hero anymore. "I did this transformation in 2000 when I came back from Bangladesh. I realised that I wouldn't be playing the hero 1975. Looking back, Sippy has an interesting anecdote. "I spoke to a theatre owner in south Mumbai after the film released at the box office, and he showed me the popcorn and refreshments counter and said look, it's empty. "At first, that upset me a little because I thought my film wasn't doing well and that's why there were no people at these counters. "But then, he told me that all the audience was glued to their seats inside the theatre, and they didn't want to leave the hall. That is how capturing the film was. I couldn't have been happier!" he recalled. "A lot of technological advancements were done way back then, be it the action sequence, or the editing or the way the film was shot. Hence people enjoy Sholay even today," Sippy noted. Hema Malini, who played Basanti, said: "Before we started shooting, I was told that there is a dance sequence where my character would be dancing on glass on a rough mountain. "The shoot took place over the month of April when it is extremely hot. I remember Ramesh ji being very particular about it, but that sequence went on to become an epic." Dev Patel: My love affair with India started with 'Slumdog Millionaire' India celebrates its 74th Independence Day, Slumdog Millionaire fame Dev Patel recalled how his affair with the country began while shooting for the film. "I had been to India a couple of times as a child but my real exposure to the country happened when I shot for'Slumdog Millionaire. My love affair with India started while working on the film. I did not understand Indian culture properly while growing up in London. I feel blessed that through Slumdog Millionaire I got the opportunity to witness India's beauty and its people in a detailed way," Dev said. British filmmaker Danny Boyle's 2008 film, Slumdog Millionaire, casts Dev in the title role, recounting the travails of an orphan who grows up in the slums of Mumbai and uses his common sense and general awareness to win the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" The global hit won eight Oscars and helped Dev earn a name for himself. "Slumdog Millionaire changed my life in many ways. There were not many roles for us in the West that time. I think what it did for me is what it also does for the industry. Winning several Oscars was a big thing. I think there was a tectonic plate that shifted, which was incredible. It gave me exposure to a big world out there and started my obsession with India," he shared. anymore -- even though I never played the main hero except in a couple of films," he said. Chunky mostly worked in films that had several actors, and he was cast as one of the many leads. "I was always in multistarrer films and I was one of the lead actors, but when I made a conscious effort to get back into characters, I realised how enjoyable it is to play characters. There is no pressure on you. Once you get into that character, it becomes you." Abhay 2, an eight-episode series, marks the return of Kunal Kemmu as an investigative officer who has a Jiah Khan's mother calls Mahesh Bhatt mouthpiece of Bollywood mafia Rabia Khan, mother of late actress Jiah Khan, says filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is a mouthpiece of Bollywood mafia. She has also claimed that Bhatt once threatened her. Jiah was found dead at her Mumbai residence in June 2013. Her family accused Sooraj Pancholi, Jiah's then boyfriend, for her death. About Jiah being declared depressed, Rabia told India Today Television: "Who said it? Except Mahesh Bhatt? At my daughter's funeral, he came to me and said that Jiah was depressed. I said, 'Excuse me sir. She was never depressed.' He told me, 'Tum chup ho jaao varna tumhe bhi injection deke sula denge' (You shut up, else you too will be put to sleep with an injection)." Earlier, Rabia had shared a post on social media demanding a CBI probe into the ongoing Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Talking about Mahesh Bhatt being vocal about Sushant's mental health, she said: "He is a mouthpiece of Bollywood mafia. He knows nothing. He is so pathetic that I have no words to express. He was intimidating when my daughter worked for him at the age of 16. He told me to leave her alone. How could I leave her alone? I will speak for justice. I will tell the world what these people are." Dev, who has shot several films in India since then, is eagerly waiting to shoot again in the country for his next film. "I was actually in India just before things got really crazy with the coronavirus. I was about to shoot a film in India. " I really would love to be in India when the borders open up again and it becomes safe for everyone to travel, especially for the film crew," he added. Dev has recently donned the hat of narrator for the National Geographic series "India From Above", which showcases unique stories from India from an aerial perspective. The two-part series uses drone cameras to let people see the country's geographical, cultural, technological and historical aspects from the aerial view. Chunky Panday: In '80s and '90s, heroes couldn't dream of doing negative roles knack for solving crimes by thinking like the offender. Directed by Ken Ghosh, the show will premiere on Zee5 on August 14.
The Indian Weekender Friday, August 21, 2020 FEATURES 19 21August – 27 August 2020 | By Manisha Koushik ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20) This is the right time to spell out your ideas, if you want them implemented. You may not have much to do at office, since you will either delegate your tasks to someone else or sidestep them! Care needs to be exercised on the academic front. You will need to be careful with your money, as spending it on frivolous things cannot be ruled out. Someone’s insistence on something on the home front may make you relent. Lucky No.:22 / Lucky Colour: Sky Blue TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 20) A popular location is likely to be enjoyed by some. You spend well, but you earn well too, so expect this happy situation to persist on the financial front. An old ailment is likely to disappear, as you start taking the required precautions. Leaning too heavily on luck is a formula for disaster, so remember that on the academic front. Mental pressure at work may increase for some. It may become difficult to endure the idiosyncrasies of lover. Lucky No.:4 / Lucky Colour: Dark Slate Grey GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21) You need to have some balance, so stop oscillating from one extreme to the other. Some work may come up and dash your hopes of enjoying the week, but you will manage to wriggle out of it! Shopping will be fun, but keep a tab on spending, as chances of going overboard look real. Give a more professional look to your outfit, if you want to attract clients. You are likely to double your efforts on the academic front. Lucky No.:1 / Lucky Colour: Light Yellow CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 20) Maintaining secrecy over a matter with those around may not be the best course of action, so give it a rethink. Romance beckons you and how! But in your anticipation don’t cross the line as you can get into an embarrassing situation. You are likely to remain strong on the academic front and be able to take the competition head on. Your helpful nature will be appreciated and help boost your image on the social front. Lucky No.: 4 / Lucky Colour: Lavender Manisha Koushik is a practicing astrologer, tarot card reader, numerologist, vastu and fengshui consultant based in India with a global presence through the online channels. She is available for consultations online as well. E-mail her at support@askmanisha.com or contact at +91-11-26449898 Mobile/Whatsapp: +91-9716145644 • www.askmanisha.com LEO (JUL21-AUG 20) You may leave something unattended at work and become answerable for it, so take care. Nervousness cannot be ruled out for those meeting lover for the first time. Carry adequate cash for a transaction as you may need it. Your attempts to infuse fun and gaiety to make a celebration lively may meet with partial success. Those ailing for long may take some more time to recover totally, but recover they will. A pat on the back awaits some. Lucky No.:18 / Lucky Colour: Saffron VIRGO (AUG 23-SEP 23) This is an excellent time for you to invest, as you are likely to get fantastic returns. You are likely to fare well on the academic front, irrespective of how you have prepared. Your efforts on the home front will be lauded by all. Networking is likely to get you places on the social front. Chances of finding an expensive item look bright. Taking up a fitness course is on the cards and will prove highly beneficial. Lucky No.:1 / Lucky Colour: Light Brown LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23) You may have to seek alternatives, if you are unable to accomplish something at work. Efforts on the academic front put in now will pay rich dividends later. You are likely to benefit immensely by making health your priority. Despite rising expenses, you will be able to remain fairly well off financially. You will feel loved by those around you. On the social front, it is better to accept your mistakes, than defend them and be labelled stupid! Lucky No.: 8 / Lucky Colour: Violet SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22) Someone may go out of his or her way to help you out. You can remain in wonderment at your good fortune ! There is every possibility of securing a position or achieving the unexpected on the academic front. Consistency and performance on the professional front is likely to take you places. Love can happen at the oddest of places and you are likely to realise it soon! Financial worries become a thing of the past. Lucky No.: 1 / Lucky Colour: Light Brown SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21) An impending expenditure may seem way beyond your pocket, but you will be able to tackle it somehow. Much appreciation is in store for you on the social front for something that you have achieved. If you are in love, you can expect a most fulfilling time with your beloved. Wriggling out of a job that entails travel will be in your interest. Street food can have serious consequences on your health, so desist. Lucky No.:15 / Lucky Colour: Grey CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 21) You may be given the go ahead for venturing into something new. Giving quality time to family is indicated in this week, so expect a highly rewarding time. Some of you may decide to take your romance to the next level. A trip with friends will not only be exciting, but refreshing too. Something new may be procured for the house. Easing off on the academic front is possible, so it is time to tighten your belt. Lucky No.:7 / Lucky Colour: Pink AQUARIUS (JAN 22-FEB 19) YYou just need to give time for things to settle down on their own. Your efforts on the social front will need a push for things to work out. Good time management will hold you in good stead on the academic front. Avoid any kind of argument, as it may go against you. Someone is trying hard to highlight your shortcomings on the professional front. Money may become a problem. You are likely to enjoy good health. Lucky No.:11 / Lucky Colour: Yellow Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20) Keep track of whatever resources you have at your disposal, as you may need them at a later date. You may take steps to improve your health. A short break from the routine will help you unwind. Restlessness needs to be guarded against on the academic front. If there is something pending at work, it will be in your interest to complete it the soonest. You may resent someone’s ways in the family, but it is best to ignore. Lucky No.:6 / Lucky Colour: Chocolate CROSSWORD FreeDailyCrosswords.com NO: 60 ACROSS------------, I) Diamond weight 6) One of the Three Bears 10) Chutzpa 14) Linguist's concern 15) Old orchard spray 16) Succulent plant 1 7) What a witch might do 20) _ chi ch'uan 21) Skirt feature 22) T-bones 23) Keats title opening 25) Freedom from difficulty 26) Well-qualified 28) Striking scene 32) Seems imminent 34) British blue blood 35) Tennis redo 38) Steppenwolf classic WHEE! 14 17 20 32 38 2 BREAK TIME 2 3 4 5 7 42) Where supper is slop 43) In need of a shampoo 44) Nettle rash 45) Delicateness 48) Red coin? 49) Actor's handful 51) Word with "lock" or "barrier" 53) Like the North Pole 55) Norwegian city 56) Something to pitch 59) Endure difficulties 62) Experiencing jitters 63) Suspicious of 64) Full complement of Wise Men 65) Tiger's pegs 66) Squirrel away 67) _ Hall University 8 9 Dennis E. Mitchell 11 12 13 May 10th DOWN I) Terse 2) Where Myanmar is 3) Branch of medical science 4) Add years 5) Rib 6) Boater's haven 7) Oodles 8) Big name in communism 9) They're taken up in war 10) French pastry 11) Blotter entry 12) English thinker John 13) Albanian coins 18) Use absorbent paper 19) Cat quality 24) Prefix meaning "half' 26) Charitable offerings 27) Gravy container 29) Green gem 30) Place for a computer 31) Literary "before" 33) Zodiac sign 35) Flowerless plant 36) Garden of good and Eve? 37) Midterm, e.g. 39) Espionage grp. 40) "Rumble in the Jungle" victor 41) Law feared by the fugitive financier 45) Long-in-the-tooth types 46) Boob tube offering 47) Eli's school 49) Joy companion 50) Long narrow crest 52) Appointments 53) Not have peace of mind 54) Some pop groups 55) Germany's von Bismarck 57) Cookie brand 58) A sign of a kind 60) Nitro's cousin 61) An article ANSWERS CROSSWORD NO: 60 FreeDailyCrosswords.com ACROSS------------, I) Diamond weight 6) One of the Three Bears 10) Chutzpa 14) Linguist's concern 15) Old orchard spray 16) Succulent plant 1 7) What a witch might do 20) _ chi ch'uan 21) Skirt feature 22) T-bones 23) Keats title opening 25) Freedom from difficulty 26) Well-qualified 28) Striking scene 32) Seems imminent 34) British blue blood 35) Tennis redo 38) Steppenwolf classic WHEE! 1 c 2 A 3R 4A S T 1 tJ s 1 '" I 2 A 2i l L E 3l 0 0 M 1; 3ftn A G !; T y HITORI NO: 60 I 42) Where supper is slop 43) In need of a shampoo 44) Nettle rash 45) Delicateness 48) Red coin? 49) Actor's handful 51) Word with "lock" or "barrier" 53) Like the North Pole 55) Norwegian city 56) Something to pitch 59) Endure difficulties 62) Experiencing jitters 63) Suspicious of 64) Full complement of Wise Men 65) Tiger's pegs 66) Squirrel away 67) _ Hall University A Dennis E. Mitchell l; 1 A 1 l 1 l L 0 E I C I D E I V E s RM H R E E 67S E T ON May 10th DOWN I) Terse 2) Where Myanmar is 3) Branch of medical science 4) Add years 5) Rib 6) Boater's haven 7) Oodles 8) Big name in communism 9) They're taken up in war 10) French pastry 11) Blotter entry 12) English thinker John 13) Albanian coins 18) Use absorbent paper 19) Cat quality 24) Prefix meaning "half' 26) Charitable offerings 27) Gravy container 29) Green gem 30) Place for a computer 31) Literary "before" 33) Zodiac sign 35) Flowerless plant 36) Garden of good and Eve? 37) Midterm, e.g. 39) Espionage grp. 40) "Rumble in the Jungle" victor 41) Law feared by the fugitive financier 45) Long-in-the-tooth types 46) Boob tube offering 47) Eli's school 49) Joy companion 50) Long narrow crest 52) Appointments 53) Not have peace of mind 54) Some pop groups 55) Germany's von Bismarck 57) Cookie brand 58) A sign of a kind 60) Nitro's cousin 61) An article Eliminate numbers until there are no duplicates in any row or column. Eliminate numbers by marking them in Black. You are not allowed to have two Black squares touching horizontally or vertically (diagonally is ok). Any White square can be reached from any other (i.e. they are connected). SUDOKU SOLUSIONS AND ANSWERS NO: 60 59 62 64 65 67 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. What is the capital city of Australia? Canberra 2. Which US state was Donald Trump born in? New York 3. If you completed the Three Peaks challenge, which three UK mountains would you have climbed? Ben Nevis, Snowdon, Scafell Pike 4. Which UK city is situated further west – Bristol or Edinburgh? Edinburgh 5. How many countries are there in the region of Europe? (Recognised by the United Nations) 44 6. What is the capital of Finland? Helsinki 7. What is the currency of Vietnam? Vietnamese dong 8. What language is spoken in Brazil? Portuguese 9. What do the French call the English Channel? la Manche 10. How many permanent members are there on the UN security council? Five: China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States 11. How many notes are there in a musical scale? 7 12. What temperature centigrade does water boil at? 100 degrees centigrade 13. What company is also the name of one of the longest rivers in the world? Amazon 14. What in the animal kingdom is a doe? A female deer 15. What is the tallest mountain in the world? Mount Everest 16. How many centimetres in a metre. 100 17. What language is spoken in Norway? Norwegian 18. What is the busiest airport in Britain called? London Heathrow 19. Who is next in line to the British throne after Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Charles 20. What number is a baker’s dozen? 13
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