Vicky Kaushal takes to the stage

Little do people know that it was the theatre that Vicky Kaushal started his steps into acting. Soon after assisting Anurag Kashyap he was the leading man in the much acclaimed Masaan and since then there's been no looking back for this young lad. This year perhaps has been the most rewarding as Vicky has already shot for three major films which will, in fact, be releasing back to back in the first half of 2018. He will be seen opposite Alia Bhatt in Raazi, will be seen in a pivotal role in the much awaited Dutt biopic and be essaying his romantic hero side in Love Per Square Foot. 

Soon Vicky will commence the shoot of his lead role in the film based on the real-life story of Indian army's surgical strike in Uri and just before that now Vicky is taking to stage, for one special occasion. An upcoming play titled 36 Ghante has 10 writers write a play which will then be picked at random by 10 directors, each getting 12 hours to make and put together a play. The special show has Vicky in it and being the actor in the show, Vicky will only know who his director and which play he would be a part of 12 hours prior to the final performance which is going to take place in Mumbai end of this month. 

When asked Vicky about the play he said, "So this play is called Chattis Ghante which I felt conceptually this play is extremely exciting because this play will happen only this one time only this one night and it is not going to be repeated ever. The concept is that before the show the actors are going to come to know of the co-actors, script, the director only 12 hours before the show. So whatever they have to do is in those 12 hours that they have to prepare the play so that for me was very exciting to take part In the play and also it’s a great initiative by Rage Productions because it’s also fundraiser for theatre where all the collections received from the tickets will be given to the people working backstage who have been working for years in theatre but only backstage so we don’t know who they are but they are also pillars in theatre apart from the actors, directors and play writers. The people who get the set ready, make up artist, costume people, dress dada and everyone the collection is going to be collected and distributed to these people which I thought was a great great great initiative by Rage Productions. Because it had no commitment issues, it’s just one-day commitment and also with such noble and great initiative and also  very exciting process for a creative person involved, so that’s why I am very excited to be a part of this." 

Now that truly is an actor's ultimate challenge to take to the stage and be performance ready within half a day!

Richa and Kalki, from enemies to besties?

Richa and Kalki will be soon seen in their upcoming film Jia Aur Jia where they both playing the character of the same name with a completely different personality of each. Their bonding goes a long way and they share a great equation with each other even before they shot for the film. But before they were good friends once upon a time they couldn’t stand each other. Richa and Kalki had a cold war over a period of a long time at the beginning of their career. Richa was supposed to do Anurag Kashyap’s Dev D, the character which Kalki played. This irked Richa a lot and since then both the actresses rubbed cold shoulder from each other. But in Bollywood nothing last longer especially bitter relationship. Years later they both sorted their differences amicably and once enemies now turned besties. They definitely set an example of friendship in B-town which otherwise believes that no two actresses can truly get along! Well, the two powerhouses prove that if you aren't insecure, the film industry is a great place to make friends.

A STAR-STUDDED INAUGURATION OF AKHILESH KUMAR’S ‘SOCHALAY’… WHERE THOUGHTS EMERGE!

The inaugural ceremony of artist Akhilesh Kumar’s show, Sochalay, saw celebrities of the likes of Dino Morea, Mukesh Rishi, Raghav Rishi, Dilip Joshi, Sukant Panigrahy and artists and art aficionados of the likes of Bose Krishnamachari, Brinda Miller, Raell Padamsee, Arzan Khambatta, Usha Agarwal, Nilesh Kinkale, Madhusudan Kumar, Paramesh Paul, Vishwa Sahni, Sonu Gupta, Shabari Smitha Guha Nath, Maushmi Ganguly, Mallikarjun Katke, Hema Mhatre, Kuldip Karegaonkar, Sunil Bharol, Sanjiv Singh, Anna S Hangargi, Santosh Rathod among others who walked in hordes to cheer the talented artist. 

Artist Akhilesh Kumar, in his current exhibition, Sochalay, has crafted the ‘Indian’ commode in bronze as if a precious and revered object. The toilet, to him, is sheer inspiration as a place for the generation of thoughts. It's a place for contemplation and introspection, especially in the dense urban centers like Mumbai, which are devoid of spaces for individual reflection. Surrounding the mega bronze pot are glass bowls filled with little ceramic seedlings. The transparent bowls signify the human being, the container of thoughts, the creator of ideas and the nurturer of concepts. Many sprouting seeds denote many thoughts, each seed replete with the potential to grow into a tree, a complete eco-system that supports life itself. 

Sochalay, a solo show by Akhilesh Kumar, an artist from Team Po10tial, will be on at the Auditorium, Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, from 17th to 23rd October, 2017.

Bipasha Basu turns down the offer to endorse aerated drink

Bipasha Basu who is immensely disciplined with her fitness regime, was recently approached by the makers of a popular aerated drink to endorse their product on the social media. The fitness icon believes to lead a healthy and fit lifestyle and doesn’t advocate the consumption of aerated products. 

She says, “If I don’t consume such things then how can I promote it and ask others to consume it. I would rather create awareness among the youth and motivate them in terms of fitness and eat healthy stuff.” 

Known for her fit frame and envious curves, Bipasha has always been an inspiration to many, who religiously follow the fitness icon to maintain a healthy living. Bipasha has encouraged and inspired millions of people to get mentally and physically fit through her fitness DVDs. The talented actress had released her first fitness DVD titled Love Yourself in 2010 and Unleash in the year 2014 that consisted of advanced physical training routine.

Actor Jasmin Bhasin, who is currently seen as Teni in Dil Se Dil Tak, talks about her life, dreams as well as childhood memories. 

1. What is your best childhood memory?

> My best childhood memory is going to Chambal Garden in my hometown, with my grandparents on Sunday. I really miss them and going there. It used to be so much fun. 

2. If you have to change one thing in life what it would be?

> I don't think I want to change anything in my life. I am quite happy and content with how things are. 

3. One habit which you want to get rid of...

> Eating so much! I eat whatever I crave for. Most of the times, I am not eating because I am hungry, I am just binging on things that I love because I feel like. I really want to get rid of this habit. 

4. What do you feel most proud of?

> I am proudest of how I came to this city with nothing and now how happy and content I am with life.  

5. What is your favourite music?

> My favourite music has to be Bollywood songs because there are always songs which we can listen to according to our mood and the occasion. I love Bollywood music. 

6. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?

> If I could travel anywhere, the first place will be Antartica because it's very beautiful. It's not very crowded and you can see everything up close. I really want to go there as soon as possible. I just love that place. 

7. If you could only keep five possessions, what would they be?

> My family, my Mia, my close friend Suraj. All three matter to me the most. 

8. What was the best thing about your school life?

> The best thing about my school life was I was an all-rounder. I was my class representative and was very active. I think that was the best part. I was like the don of the school. 

9. What will be the last words to be written on your grave?

> Love - Live - Love because it's one life, and it’s important to make most of it and live it to the fullest. 

10. What was one of your most defining moments in life?

> I think the most defining moments in my life are those I have spent with my father. I have learnt so much from him.