04052024-LSTL-01.qxd 5/3/2024 8:24 PM Page 1 c m y b NO CRASH DIETS FOR SAIYAMI Actress and fitness enthusiast Saiyami Kher doesn’t believe in ‘crash diets’, but rather enjoys homecooked meals and can stick to the same thing for months. “Everyone makes fun of me because I am a boring eater. I can eat the same thing for four months,” she said. TRIBUNE Life Word of a poet Sheetal Driven by passion According to Saxena, if one truly wished to master any art form he or she should focus on it alone and not on doing several other things simultaneously. “Then it becomes a hobby, not a passion that drives you. You can give your whole life and it would still not be enough.” Saxena adviced against the idea of just freestyling in poetry, as one needed to read contemporary as well as established names in the any genre of poetry you relate to, if not all, not just from your region or nation but across the world. A blunt but true opinion on those claiming to be Instagram poets of today, Saxena said, “If you cannot even recite your poetry without reading it from a piece Zeenat Aman urges industry colleagues to avoid bringing wild animals to sets ‘at all costs’ In Chandigarh, renowned poet Naresh Saxena, in conversation with famous lyricist Irshad Kamil, talked about the demands and challenges of his profession paper, that’s not a good sign. How do you expect your audiences and readers to remember something you don’t remember yourself?” Recalling his childhood and how poetry was a profession looked down upon by parents during those times, Saxena said he also had an interest in learning the flute but wasn’t encouraged by his folks. “Afterwards, I got the opportunity to hear many poets at kavi sammelans and also used to read a lot of poetry in newspapers. My parents never liked it; for them a poet’s profession did not mean a regular income! So, I went on to become an engineer and often combated profes- sional stress because I was a poet at heart. It gave me a better perspective on things, as I found all my answers in poetry,” he said. Saxena soon started writing for television and short films, while he also completed his service as a government employee. Saxena, who enjoys reading Suryakant Tripathi Nirala and Vinod Kumar Shukla, added, “We didn’t get language through writing, we got it by listening. So, to say that one is a good poet but not a great orator of his own poetry is a contradictory statement.” Praise for Kamil About Irshad Kamil, Saxe- na called him a brilliant lyricist and someone who was doing a great job in an industry like Bollywood. “Writing a poem is one thing, it’s very easy as compared to what lyricist does by making a poem hummable. That too where he is restricted by the mood, music, situation…it’s a tough position to be in.” About the current times, he mused, “Everything has become controversial. You can only use certain words and stay away from others; when there’s so much of restriction, it’s not good for artistes and art lovers. But, as they say, great art evolves from hard times, I hope for the same.” in a comic caper Veteran actress Zeenat Aman on Friday shared her distress regarding the plight of both domestic and wild animals, urging her colleagues in the film industry to avoid bringing wild animals on the sets. Taking to Instagram, Zeenat recounted an emotional experience she had while witnessing an elderly, domestic elephant on the sets of a project. The actress posted a picture of herself wearing a blue and white kurta, standing besides a table adorned with miniature elephant idols. Her heartfelt note read, “I was brought to tears recently when I arrived on the sets to find an elderly, domestic elephant on the scene. She was standing on the burning asphalt, bejewelled and bedecked... and she stayed there all day as the cameras rolled. I was bound by contract to do my job, but I was absolutely guilt-ridden that such a majestic animal suffered for my job and your entertainment. The plight of animals, both domestic and wild, has always distressed me. I do not believe that any wild animal belongs in captivity, especially not an animal as perceptive, intelligent and emotional as an elephant. From the little I have learnt about this species, I know that they are highly sentient, social animals. To keep them in captivity is to willingly support cruelty.” Making a sincere appeal to her industry friends and colleagues, she said, “It is my sincere and urgent appeal to my colleagues and compatriots in the film industry to avoid bringing wild animals to the sets at all costs. We are so lucky that India hosts the majority of the Asian elephant population in the world, and that this species is our National Heritage Animal. We are also blessed to have numerous organisations in India that work towards the welfare and conservation of this incredible animal. I am sharing a few resources from such organisations on my stories. I will be elated if you peruse them.” — IANS Akshay Oberoi joins Varun-Jahnvi’s Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari On board Varun Dhawan Oberoi, who currently features in Season 2 of the acclaimed series The Broken Akshay Oberoi News, said, “The film presents a fantastic opportunity for me as an actor.” — PTI Meryl Streep c m y b Good times Sunny Deol opens up on ‘recognition’ his family is getting Sunny Deol has opened up on the recognition the Deols are finally getting and talked about the love and appreciation their family has been receiving from the audience. In an upcoming episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, the Deol brothers, Sunny and Bobby, will be the special guests. Following their blockbuster year on the big screen, the Deols are basking in the unprecedented love and applause from their fans. Reflecting on the affection their family has been receiving, Sunny said, “I could not figure out what was happening after the release of Gadar 2. I was crying and laughing on the inside because I could not believe what was happening. It felt like, ‘Where did God manifest himself from?’— IANS Three cheers! Rosamund Pike joins the cast of Now You See Me 3 Hollywood star Rosamund Pike has joined the cast of the third instalment of the Now You See Me franchise. The Saltburn star is among a number of newcomers to the series, following Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa and Ariana Greenblatt. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman are all returning for the third installment, which will be directed by Ruben Fleischer Meryl Streep will be honoured with a special Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony on May 14, the organisers announced on Thursday. The Hollywood icon, who won the best actress prize at Cannes in 1989, will join the kick-off of the 77th edition at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. “I am immeasurably honoured to receive the news of this prestigious award. To win a prize at Cannes, for the international community of Amazon miniTV recently announced its latest comedy-drama series Namacool with a riveting teaser. The upcoming series is poised to enthral fans as the teaser unfolds the journey of Mayank and Piyush, two best friends who embark on a mission to uncover the true meaning of manhood as they navigate college. Through the course of their journey, the duo comes across friendships, romance and go on a crazy ride, leading their lives into a whirlwind of confusion, chaos, and comedy. Janhvi Kapoor Spare a thought of Venom fame. The franchise, which followed the Four Horsemen, a group of magicians known for their heist skills, started with the 2013 film Now You See Me, directed by Louis Leterrier. A sequel, directed by Jon M Chu, was released in 2016. Fleischer will direct the movie from a script by Eric Warren Singer, Seth Grahame-Smith and Mike Lesslie. — PTI Meryl to be honoured Bromance The makers of Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming movie Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari have added Fighter actor Akshay Oberoi to the cast. Also starring Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf, the romantic comedy has been written and directed by filmmaker Shashank Khaitan of Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania fame. LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 4 MAY 2024 PHOTO: VICKY Poet, author and Nationalaward-winning director Naresh Saxena, who was in Chandigarh recently, delighted the audience with his sharp insight. In conversation with celebrated lyricist Irshad Kamil, who is currently basking in the success of Netflix film Chamkila, Saxena banished the misconception that ‘anybody could be a poet’. “When somebody asks if you can paint, we say we haven’t learnt it, so the same goes for singing, sculpting and other art forms. But once you talk about poetry, everybody would say, yes, I write occasionally. This is the root problem, when you feel anybody can do it,” he said. The 85-year-old received a National Film Award — Special Mention (Non-Feature Film) in 1990 for his short film Sambandh. His book, Samundra Par Ho Rahi Hai Barish, has been translated by Jagdeep Sidhu and part of the syllabus in graduation course at Punjabi University, Patiala, for many years now. The same book is part of Master’s curriculum in Haryana. Fake account Stand-up comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish recently revealed that she made a fake Instagram account to track down her online trolls and sometimes even called them. artistes, has always represented the highest achievement in the art of filmmaking. To stand in the shadow of those who have previously been honoured is humbling and thrilling in equal part. I so look forward to coming to France to thank everyone in person this May,” Streep said in a statement. She’ll return to the renowned French festival, after a successful Hollywood career spanning five decades. “We all have something in us of Meryl Streep! We all have something in us of Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice, Out of Africa, The Bridges of Madison County, The Devil Wears Prada and Mamma Mia! Because she has spanned almost 50 years of cinema and embodied countless masterpieces, Meryl Streep is part of our collective imagination, our shared love of cinema,” Cannes festival heads Iris Knobloch and Thierry Fremaux said in a joint statement. — ANI Aishwarya takes a solo trip to Seychelles To take a break from the hectic shoot schedule, Aishwarya Khare, who is a part of the show Bhagya Lakshmi, recently went on a solo trip to Seychelles, East Africa, to celebrate her birthday. Seychelles is an island country in the Indian Ocean and has always been on her bucket list. She is someone who loves taking solo trips, as she believes it is one-of-a-kind and a very rejuvenating experience. Connecting with the local people, trying their native cuisines and indulging in nature are the things she enjoys thoroughly on her vacation. Aishwarya said, “Taking a solo trip around my birthday was something I was looking forward to for a very long time. I believe going on a solo trip is really important as it helps you to discover yourself, gain confidence, become more selfdependent, and step out of your comfort zone. I love to connect with the local people and enjoy a tranquil life. Going to Seychelles was on my bucket list and I am so happy that I made it here this year.”
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