Ishaqzaade (Review)

I wonder if the Indian film ritual of intermission also functions as a creative road-block. Because so many fine films derail exactly there; I call it the curse of thesecond half. Ishaqzaade is one of these.

The film starts on a high note. Two children ferociously swear at each other. They grow up to be Parma (Arjun Kapoor) and Zoya (Parineeti Chopra), two firebrands in small town UP who belong to rival political families and rival religions — he is Hindu, she is Muslim — and make the horrific mistake of falling in love.

Their courtship is conducted in unused train compartments and there's much affection for guns: At one point, he teaches her to shoot. He can't say Zoya. Instead he calls her Joya. She, and we, are delighted.

So far, so good. Then, quite inexplicably, this love story that we are fully immersed and invested in shifts tracks. I don't want to reveal the plot, but there are some decidedly odd developments, which lead them to part ways and get together. The pleasure peters out and the film becomes a long chase sequence with goons, guns and families that turn against each other and their children.  Parma and Zoya start out as the most interesting couple in an ordinary town but halfway through, writer-director Habib Faisal decides to mythify them. It feels false and tonally inconsistent.

Faisal sets up the story with great precision. Kapoor and Chopra are terrific as the explosive twosome. The music, composed by Amit Trivedi, works well. The casting is bang-on: Parma's swaggering grandfather and his long-suffering but strong mother are nicely etched characters as is the local dancing girl, played by Gauhar Khan. Which is why it's so disappointing to see it unravel. Still, Ishaqzaade does provide half a good time. How many films can you say that for?

Get High on Comedy

You might have heard of bar girls, but have you heard of the Bar Boys? Well, it’s the name of a group of three stand-up comic artists, namely, Abhijit Ganguly, Maheep Singh and Amit Tandon. Their jokes are mainly about stand-up comedians (bar boys) who perform in pubs.

Their next act, which will be hosted by Deepak Dhamija of Shoelace Productions, will see them take up a humorous cause — the welfare of bar boys. “Everybody around us was supporting a cause, like pink chaddi campaign or slutwalk. We were feeling left out, so we decided to take up the welfare of bar boys,” says Dhamija, a theatre writer and director.

“It is ironical how we stand-up comics are critical about doing shows with canned laughter and drum rolls on television but happily perform at bars. Bar boys is a satirical take on our double standards,” says Ganguly.

The change in venue from a bar to an auditorium is a happy coincidence for the performers. “At bars, people don’t know what we are talking about after a couple of drinks. The opportunity to perform at an auditorium and be taken seriously are few,” says Singh.



Catch them live
What: A stand-up comedy act by Bar Boys
When: May 19, 20
Timings: 7pm onwards
Entry: Tickets available at  www.bookmyshow.com
Where: Little Theatre group, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House
Tel: 2338-9713
Nearest metro station: Mandi House on Blue Line

"Ruhaniyat" the Biggest Sufi & Mystic Music Festival!

Adventure Camp This Diwali Special!!

Hearing the word seems so exciting and innovative...
Well adventure which means exploring new things and if its a camp then the fun is raised to five times of it.And for children fun needs to be something new something very exciting!

This Diwali to make it a huge and remarkable one, there is an adventure camp organised by khitiji world specially for this festival.

Here you can explore new places such as koyna dam,ancient temple,wind mills, mango farms, waterfalls and can enjoy adventure activities, jungle safari, water cruies, treasure hunt, bone fire, treeking and many such exciting things.

Do go and enjoy because enjoing a camp with so much adventurous activities is a life time enjoyment.

Age Group:10-14 years.
Camp fees: Rs.6450

For more information and registeration log on to
http://www.kshitijworld.com/index.php?view=details&id=67%3Akoyana&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=3

Adventure Camp this Diwali Special!!

Hearing the word seems so exciting and innovative...
Well adventure which means exploring new things and if its a camp then the fun is raised to five times of it.And for children fun needs to be something new something very exciting!

This Diwali to make it a huge and remarkable one, there is an adventure camp organised by khitiji world specially for this festival.

Here you can explore new places such as koyna dam,ancient temple,wind mills, mango farms, waterfalls and can enjoy adventure activities, jungle safari, water cruies, treasure hunt, bone fire, treeking and many such exciting things.

Do go and enjoy because enjoing a camp with so much adventurous activities is a life time enjoyment.

Age Group:10-14 years.
Camp fees: Rs.6450

For more information and registeration log on to
http://www.kshitijworld.com/index.php?view=details&id=67%3Akoyana&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=3

Now, catch Durga Puja Online with amardurgapuja.com

Are you among the unlucky ones who have had to stay back because of work and have therefore not been able to make the trip back home to West Bengal to celebrate your favourite Durga Puja? Well, here’s something that’s bound to bring you cheer. You can celebrate the Durga Puja here itself and all you need is just an Internet connection. amardurgapuja.com, now provides you the option of watching and experiencing the Durga Puja celebrations from the comfort of your living room.

As the above heading denotes its about our own Durga Puja a festival which is one of the most prominent festivals in out country. And for bengalis it is the main occasion when they get prepared for their enthusiastc involvement once in the year.As it is a fesitival which is celebrated all over the region of West Bengal in a grand way with lots of theme decoration and different lightings. but because of the geographical restriction prople in other part of the world can only read about it or view a few photos once the event is over.

ADP is a platform for the users to share their thoughts, photos and more about Durga Puja just when they are amidst the celebration.So, the people from different places can also enjoy the Puja of different places at the same time.And has the biggest Durga gallery in the world.

Not  only it brings you the platform to share your view and talent of photography. It also organises a competition which chooses the best voted photos, the most viewed photos and the top contributor of the pictures & the best photograph by jury.

Hence, ADP is a good opportunity to upload photos of Durga Puja happening in and around you and win away prizes.

The competition for 2011 starts 1st of this October and continues till 10th of the month. Do visit, share and enjoy the festival with us!

Roadies 9 Auditions Venues & Date

MTV Roadies 2012 is back and this time the contestants will go to America and it will be more rocking this time. The tag line of Roadies 9.0 is “Everything or nothing”. Roadies 9 auditions are going to start from 16th September 2011 in Pune. Here is the promo video of the Roadies 9.0 2012.

Vivid Sydney Festival at Sydney Opera House

Vivid Sydney, is a celebration of Sydney in its exuberance. It’s a festival of culture, art, music, lights, and many other things. Its held Down Under in Sydney (Australia) between the 27th of May and the 13th of June and it has a bit of every thing for every one. It has The Largest Light Show in the Southern Hemisphere. This year there are over 40 light sculptures around the city. Key places of interest such as the The Sydney Opera House and many others are lit up with stunning light displays during the 18 day festive period.

Travelers from around the world and local Sydneysiders are being entertained by Grammy Award winning musicians, such as the infamous Sony Rollins who is commemorating his 80th birthday with his world tour. The energy continues with the 70's rock group The Cure as well as world class musicians from around the world. This festival is truly a melting pot of culture, new ideas and fun for the whole family.

Date: May 27 - June 13, 2011
Venue: Sydney Opera House

Are you attending the Music Messe Expo?

Musician Expo is India’s largest trade fair for the musician and musical instrument (MI) industry. The Expo features latest products, innovations...

Organized by Infocast System Pvt Ltd, Music Messe Expo will lasts from 2 Jun 2011 to 4 Jun 2011. Every year there are lots professional visitors attending Music Messe Expo in Mumbai (Bombay) India, so, it is the best practices for capturing sales leads from this Electrical Equipment & Supplies trade shows.

Trade Show Focus

Musician Expo is India’s largest trade fair for the musician and musical instrument (MI) industry. The Expo features latest products, innovations and technology in the music, pro sound and light segment. Collocated with the much-acclaimed PALM® Expo, Musician Expo presents three vibrant days of artist performances, live shows and demos of latest products. Musician Expo celebrated ten years of its existence in 2010.

Event: Music Messe Expo (Kyakare link of the event)
Date: 2 - 4 June, 2011
Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre - NSE Complex

6th & 7th Wedding Fair at Mumbai

After a lull during the summers, the wedding season finds its peak once again starting June. The Indian marriage market, every year, experiences a deluge of Indian residents and NRIs knocking its door, with a wish of making their marriage a memorable affair.  Be a part of the 6th & 7th edition of The Wedding Fair and get an opportunity of tapping this large potential.

6th Edition of The Wedding Fair by Marriage Mantra
Date: 15th June (Friday)
Venue: Blue Sea, Worli Sea Face

7th Edition of The Wedding Fair by Marriage Mantra
Date: 17th June (Friday)
Venue: The Club, Andheri (W)

Time: 11 am – 7 pm
ENTRY FREE