Diana Penty: Lucknow Central is a story I relate to

Diana Penty, who portrayed the lead role in the family entertainer, Happy Bhag Jayegi released last year, will be seen playing an NGO worker in her forthcoming film, Lucknow Central. 

The movie produced by Nikhil Advani and marks the directorial debut of Ranjit Tiwari, will see Diana share the screen space with Farhan Akhar for the first time. 

It was during the look test that Diana met Farhan for the first time. “I met Farhan for the first time when we were shooting the look test for Lucknow Central and then when the whole cast came together for a few readings. I have always great respect for him as an actor, director, writer, musician and producer.” 

Talking about Lucknow Central, she says, “I had a meeting with Nikhil Advani and when he told me about Lucknow Central in brief, it immediately piqued my interest. The next day I met Ranjit (Tiwari) for a full narration of the film and was convinced that this is a story I wanted to be part of. We did a reading the day after. Before I knew it, I had landed the role and was shooting for the look test!” 

“What makes Lucknow Central special besides its storyline is the coming together of a stellar cast. Each one of them is so experienced and talented that I have much to learn from them all. When you're in the midst of such fine talent, you're bound to gain some,” she adds. 

Lucknow Central is inspired by a true story of convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in the Lucknow Central Jail, who start a band and discover pride, self confidence and a reason to wake up every morning. Diana plays an NGO worker who puts the prisoners on the path of reform.

Get ‘Befikre’ with Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor on Sony MAX

Sony MAX, the premium Hindi movie and special events channel brings to its viewers a movie which defines modern day relationships at its best with ‘Befikre’. Catch the tale of two carefree youngsters, Dharam (Ranveer Singh) and Shyra (Vaani Kapoor) who dread falling in love but end up falling head-over-heels for each other. 

Directed by Aditya Chopra, this breezy and fun-filled romantic movie portrays Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor in pivotal roles. Befikre highlights the dilemma in the minds of uninhibited youngsters and their idea of romance. Shot in Paris, the movie brings to us the story of a Delhi flirt and a French-born Indian who bring out their wild sides while exploring the physical passion of love. Ranveer Singh’s X factor paired with Vaani Kapoor’s zing make Befikre a larger- than- life ode to unfettered millennials of today. 

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Ranveer Singh, Actor:

“Adi Sir has a reputation of a maker of classics. When a filmmaker makes a film he’s putting a piece of a soul on celluloid. He said a very simple thing to me, ‘I am so happy right now that I want that happiness of my life to be manifested in a film’. At that moment I was Befikre. The energy with which a film is made always translates on celluloid and Adi Sir wanted a certain collective energy because he understands all too well. He wanted there to be happiness and comradery in the movie.”

Catch the free-wheeling tale of love with ‘Befikre’ on 19th March at 8pm only on Sony MAX

Amit Sadh learns skiing in Gulmarg

Amit Sadh is quite passionate about traveling and never misses any opportunity to unwind on his high-end bikes scouting scenic locations.

The adventure junkie who loves trekking and climbing the hills is currently stationed in Gulmarg (Jammu & Kashmir) taking skiing lessons and learning the sport.

Amit has opted for a 4-day beginner course and is being trained by the professional trainer Fayaz. Interestingly, the talented actor who used to hate skiing because of the falls earlier is now eager to catch on with the sport and take it to the advanced level.

He says, “I used to go for skiing with my father when I was a kid! Now, it’s like re-introducing myself to skiing, it’s a great sport. I am doing a 4-day beginner course right now. I’ve had a few falls but they say in skiing, falling is a part of leaning. It is also very essential to do and learn the basics very well, since I am skiing after a long time. I’m getting trained under Fayaz, who is on the national team and very skilled and a great trainer.”

“This is season’s last snow and from April the snow will start melting! I aim and hope to be back soon and make more trip and brush up my skill for advanced slopes. Since I have spent a lot of time in the hills, my first love is climbing and mountaineering. Skiing takes a lot of patience and mental alertness. I told Ramu sir (Ram Gopal Varma), that I am of to skiing. He said, ‘please come back in one piece. We have a film to release and promote,’” adds Amit.

Talking about Gulmarg, he says, “This is one of the most beautiful places in our country. The people here are beautiful, helpful and very warm. They work very hard battling the cold and making conditions safe for tourists and skiers

'Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana’ Song ‘Bezubaan’ Introduces Fresh ‘Jodi’ Akshara Haasan And Vivaan Shah

A few days after the makers of upcoming family entertainer ‘Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana’ unveiled the foot-tapping title track of the film, a new song titled ‘Bezuban’, which was unveiled today, introduced the fresh pair Akshara Haasan and Vivaan Shah. 

Composed by Vipin Patwa, written by Mahima Bharadwaj and sung by KK, ‘Bezubaan’, a romantic and melodious number features Vivaan Shah and Akshara Haasan, who play Laaddoo and Laali respectively. Writer-director Manish Harishankar said, “The title track of the film, which was released a few days back, was about a wedding, but ‘Bezubaan’ introduces the fresh pair to the audience with a youthful and melodious song. Akshara and Vivaan’s jodi is quite fresh and lovable and their pairing is one of the highlights of the film.” The song is an audio-visual treat because it is not only pleasing to the ear but also throws light on the youthful moments between Akshara and Vivaan. The film revolves around the concept of pre-marital pregnancy and the makers have also created curiosity by exploring the cute and charismatic chemistry between Vivaan and Akshara, which can be seen in the song Bezuban. 

'Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana’ stars Akshara Haasan, Vivaan Shah, Gurmeet Choudhary and Kavitta Verma, who play pivotal roles in the film. Written and directed by Manish Harishankar and produced by TP Aggarwal and Rahul Aggarwal under the banner Star Entertainment Worldwide Pvt Ltd. The movie also features Saurabh Shukla, Sanjay Mishra, Darshan Jariwala, Ravi Kishan, Suhasini Mulay, Navni Parihar, Kishori Shahane, Jyoti Kalsh and Ehsan Khan. This film is a family entertainer which revolves around a royal marriage and quirky characters, who are hilariously trapped in their own tragedies. 

'Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana’ is slated to release on April 7 this year. 

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MACAO’S NAM VAN LAKE LEISURELAND – A LANDMARK FOR LEISURE, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY

Anim’ Arte NAM VAN – nestled on the pristine Nam Van Lake waterfront along the Praia Grande Promenade – is one of the city’s most recently established family attractions featuring arts pavilion, indoor crafts and book market , cultural and creative shops, IFT Café, weekend craft market, graffiti display area and much more, while water bicycling translates into fun on the lake.

Local Ginger – Cenozoic Graffiti Art Exhibition ( 22/1 – 6/4, 11:00am to 10:00pm, free admission) at the Lakeside Gallery features the works of Macao graffiti artist PIGB and graffiti creators of the new generation. 

Macao Cultural and creative industries Map-themed shops, Lakeside Gallery, IFT Café, Indoor Craft Market and preference book station.

11:00 am to 10:00 pm daily 

Smiling Workshop

11:00 am to 7:00 pm 

Pedal Boat

11:00 am to 6:00 pm daily (open on public holidays) 

Outdoor Weekend Craft Market

Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00pm to 9:00pm 

Cybernetic Fountain of Nam Van Lake

Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 to 9:30pm, 10:00pm to 10:30pm