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  • Did Ali Abbas Zafar Shade Siddharth Anand and Pathaan With His ‘Real Stunts on Real Location’ Tweet? Twitterati Thinks So!

    Did Ali Abbas Zafar Shade Siddharth Anand and Pathaan With His ‘Real Stunts on Real Location’ Tweet? Twitterati Thinks So!

    Some time back, Ali Abbas Zafar tweeted about his shoot for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, his upcoming actioner starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in the lead, in Scotland. In the tweet, he wrote, “There is nothing more satisfying than shooting real stunts on real location . Guns – Tanks – Cars & live explosions with worlds one of the best technical and action crew” (sic). The implication being that action scenes look good when you shoot real stunts in real locations. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: Ali Abbas Zafar Gives Glimpse of ‘Live Explosions’ on Sets of Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff Starrer in Scotland (View Pic).

    Check Out the Tweet Below:

    While his tweet may imply that action films look better with real stunts and locations, some Twitter users think he is riffing on Siddharth Anand, whose Pathaan recently became Rs 500 crore plus blockbuster in India. While Pathaan was a big hit, one of the criticisms about the film was the obvious use of green screens in the action scenes. So is Ali Abbas Zafar really taking a dig at Shah Rukh Khan blockbuster?

    ‘Just Say 50cr Opening’

    ‘Jali Padi’

    ‘Don’t Understand Green Screen’

    ‘Acting Like Cry Babies’

    ‘Pointless Debate’

    ‘Who is Shooting at Real Location?’

     

     

     

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  • Did Gautam Gambhir Shade Ms Dhoni’s ‘Oreo Won World Cup’ Comment With His Latest Instagram Video? Netizens Are Divided

    MS Dhoni is not social media savvy. So, when the Indian cricketing legend went live on Facebook recently, it was natural for everyone to get curious about it. Well, MSD was there to launch a biscuit brand, Oreo and during his FB live as a part of a promotional campaign, he made a statement drawing a connection between Oreo and Team India’s World Cup 2011 victory. Well, it seems like Dhoni’s former teammate and one of the heroes of the 2011 winning team, Gautam Gambhir, is throwing shade at him over this statement. Gautam took to Instagram to share a video playing with his two daughters and three pups, one with the name Oreo. TBH, except for the name “Oreo” and the timing of this IG post, there seems to be no connection, but netizens are convinced it to be a subtle dig at Dhoni. Let’s see some of the reactions in the Twitterverse over this hot topic of discussion. Gautam Gambhir Criticises Culture of ‘Hero Worship’ in Indian Cricket, Urges Not to Create ‘Monsters’ in Dressing Room.

    Here’s Gautam Gambhir’s Instagram Video:

    Here’s MS Dhoni’s FB Live Video From The Launch:

    Netizens React to Dhoni and Gambhir’s Oreo Connection

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  • Wedding Procession Makes Portable Sun Shade to Beat the Heatwave, ‘Jugaad’ Leaves Internet Dazzled (Watch Video)

    Severe heat wave conditions has failed to dampen the spirit of people to celebrate weddings. A “jugaad” to beat the heat during a wedding procession has grabbed attention online. In a video going viral on social media, a wedding procession is seen moving ahead under the shade of a pandal. The groom’s relatives and friends are seen dancing to the drum beats while the groom is seated on top of a horse.

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  • Under the banyan’s shade – The Hindu

    Under the banyan’s shade – The Hindu

    A. Janardhanan, honoured by ABHAI recently, speaks of his long and loyal association with Kalakshetra

    When Rukmini Devi Arundale planted a banyan sapling on the Kalakshetra campus, she perhaps envisaged the institution growing as big as the tree. And like the tree’s many aerial prop roots that have over the years grown into strong trunks, many distinguished dancers have emerged from Kalakshetra. One such is Prof. Arayambath Janardhanan.

    Honoured recently with the title of Natya Kalanidhi by ABHAI (Association of Bharatanatyam Dancers of India), Janardhan says it was destiny that brought him to Kalakshetra. A school annual day performance of Katha Prasangam impressed his principal so much that he wrote a letter of recommendation to Rukmini Devi, asking her to take the little boy under her care. Kalakshetra soon became a second home to Janardhanan — his father, the much-revered Kathakali master Asan Chandu Panikkar was already a teacher there.

    Janardhanan with his father Asan Chandu Panikkar

    Janardhanan with his father Asan Chandu Panikkar
     

    At Kalakshetra, besides the intensive training in music and dance, Janardhanan assimilated a lot by observing his guru and mentor, including aspects of stage craft, light design, choreography and costume.

    After receiving a government scholarship, Janardhanan trained in Kathakali under Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair. His clear lines and emotional depth landed him the many roles, from Rama to Ravana, Buddha and Ajamila, that he played in various Kalakshetra productions.

    Recalling his student days, Janardhanan says, “Much of the learning happened outside the classroom, when we were interacting with teachers, visiting artistes and peers.”

    The old dance dramas

    It is this training that has helped him revive many of Rukmini Devi’s productions. “We were encouraged to adopt an holistic approach to dance that included story, music, choreography, costume, colours, props and lights. While reviving the plays, I just followed Rukmini Devi’s vision,” says Janardhanan. In fact, the dancer actually “recreated the entire process” just as it had been done under Rukmini Devi, including recalling the entries and exits and even her choice of material and colours.

    “But it has also not been easy,” says Janardhanan. “Unlike the gurukula system, the semester system with its limited hours of learning and new batches of students every academic term makes it challenging to stage the mega natya-natakams.”

    Another difficulty that Janardhanan points to is the inability to train dancers for multiple roles. “In our training days, dancers sometimes had to take on a new role at short notice. Or during a tour, if there was a shortage of actors, dancers doubled up to play other roles. This is difficult today,” he says.

    Janardhanan choreographed two dance dramas, ‘Karna Sapatam’ (Malayalam) and ‘Sri Purandara’ (Kannada) for the Kalakshetra repertory, and ‘Sri Krishna Jananam’ (for the Dhananjayans’ Bharata Kalanjali).

    Though early recognition eluded him, he later received several titles and awards, including Kerala Kalasree (Kerala Sangeet Natak Akademi), the Acharya Choodamani, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

    From student to teacher to principal of Kalakshetra, and today as emeritus professor, Janardhanan’s life and artistic journey is clearly umbilically linked to the institute.

    The author is a Chennai-based freelance writer.