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16 ENTERTAINMENT Friday, March 12, 2021 The Indian Weekender Ramayan and Mahabharat inspire mega film projects The epics Ramayan and Mahabharat seem to be the latest favourites of our filmmakers. A host of new films have been launched, with plots that seem influenced by the epics. Not only Bollywood, South Indian film artistes also seem intrigued by the epics lately. The fetish for Ramayan, particularly, has been seen in Bollywood in the past, too. Sooraj Barjatya's 1999 hit Hum Saath-Saath Hain and Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) are automatic recalls when you think of epic inspiration by way of theme in Bollywood. These earlier films, though, primarily drew drama quotients from the epics. The upcoming roster promises to explore the stories with bigger production values, to say the least. Here's a look at what's in store: RAM SETU Actor-producer Akshay Kumar has carved his space with patriotism and socially relevant commentary through mainstream films lately. With Abhishek Sharma's Ram Setu, he is falling back on mythology. Announcing the film on Twitter last year, Akshay had said the endeavour was "to keep alive the ideals of Ram in the consciousness of all Bharatiyas by building a bridge (setu) that will connect generations to come". The actor has reportedly sought permission from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to shoot the film in Ayodhya. Akshay will be backing the film too, besides starring. Details about the remaining cast and crew is yet to be officially confirmed. BRAHMASTRA Ayan Mukerji's ambitious action fantasy draws its name from Mahabharat, where Brahmastra was a lethal supernatural weapon In a new transformation video on the occasion of Women's Day, Sunny Leone is seen celebrating winning over the challenges in the form of judgmental and sexist comments, uncalled criticism for her dance steps, non-cooperation from the industry and also, the industry boycotting her at awards functions. "Women play multiple roles in their life ï¿½ of a daughter, wife, mother, sister and so on. capable of destroying the entire universe. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Mouni Roy in key roles, and is said to be first part of a trilogy. The film is planned to be released in 3D, IMAX and standard formats. The fact is not known what element the plot of the film draws from the epic, since all details are kept under wraps. THE IMMORTAL ASHWATTHAMA According to the story of Mahabharat, Ashwathama is the son of guru Dronacharya, who was the weapon instructor of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. During the battle of Kurukshetra, Ashvatthama sided with the Kauravas and fought against the Pandavas. As per the epic, he is immortal. The Immortal Ashwatthama is a superhero film starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead. The film is being marketed as a "high-concept visual spectacle". It will be helmed by Aditya Dhar who has earlier directed Vicky Kaushal in the 2019 film Uri: The Surgical Strike. To make everyone around them happy, they sometimes compromise their real-self. I would like to encourage all women to come and join me today and celebrate their real-selves without worrying about others. This day belongs to us... the female power," Sunny said. "I feel there is such a huge need in the women of today to accept themselves as they are and ADIPURUSH The film is an adaptation of Ramayan, where Telugu star Prabhas features as Lord Ram while Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan will be seen essaying Ravan. Adipurush courted controversy in December last year after Saif Ali Khan mentioned in an interview that the film was going to show the "humane" side of Ravan. Following immense criticism, the actor issued an apology, and said: "Lord Ram has always been the symbol of righteousness and heroism for me. Adipurush is about celebrating the victory of good over evil and the entire team is working to present the epic without any distortion." The film is currently on the floors and is being directed by Om Raut, known for helming the Ajay Devgn blockbuster Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. SURYAPUTRA MAHAVIR KARNA The film narrates the story of Karna, son of Suryadev or Sun God and princess Kunti, born before her marriage. Karna is one of the most important characters of Mahabharat. Written and directed by Malayalam filmmaker RS Vimal, the film is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh and Jackky Bhagnani. SUNNY LEONE: Need in women of today to accept themselves as they are " Women play multiple roles in their life ï¿½ of a daughter, wife, mother, sister and so on. To make everyone around them happy, they sometimes compromise their real-self most importantly to love themselves in their own skin," she added. Sunny's video came as a participation gesture in a campaign launched by the short video platform Moj titled #Unfiltered campaign. Launched on International Women's Day, the campaign encourages women to break away from social taboos and prompting them to be their genuine selves without any filter in their lives. The #Unfiltered campaign also features top women creators going through a reverse transformation as they break-away from their existing mould and go back to their original, unfiltered versions, showing the world that their self-worth is not defined by how society wants them to look and act. The campaign aims to encourage women to celebrate their innate beauty and express themselves freely and confidently. Sajid: As long as I'm alive, will work hard so people remember Wajid Sajid Khan, of the popular composer duo Sajid-Wajid, says his life has changed drastically ever since brother Wajid's demise in June last year. "Please feel free to call me Sajid Wajid because I have changed my surname to Wajid. As long as I'm alive, I'll keep working hard so that everyone remembers his name," a tearyeyed Sajid uttered with pauses, struggling for words, as he opened up to the media. "Life has changed a lot. I don't know what to say. Somewhere I have a feeling that he is always with me and that's what keeps me going. But everything has changed -- our home, people's perspectives, everything. He was just 47, and in these 47 years he has never been separate from me. We have grown up together eating from the same plate, and suddenly he passed away in front of my eyes. I still can't believe this," he said. "I don't talk on this topic much. I have sealed Wajid in my heart. He is very much intact in my heart and will always be there," he said. Talks veers to the emerging fad of online performances in the time of Covid. Is he interested in doing something like that? "I did a few online performances last year -- that too so that I could entertain Wajid, because he was hospitalised at that time. After that, I haven't done any online performance. I think I want to stick to film music right now, it is a huge responsibility," Sajid replied. Talking about Bollywood music, netizens often complain about remixes dominating the scene and original compositions taking a backseat. What is his take? "I am not doing that (remix), so I am not affected by what people say. This is a phase which will eventually pass. Bollywood is like a sea, and music patterns are the waves. So many waves come and go, this is one of them. Some work, some don't," the composer explained. "Talking about entire India, not just Bollywood, our music will continue to live as long as we retain the melody. We are very melodious people who feel like singing and dancing on every small occasion. Different phases will come and go but good melody and lyrics will never die in Indian music," he further suggested. Sajid is currently associated with the Zee TV music reality show "Indian Pro Music League". Talking about the same, he shared: "This is a very next generation show which accommodates so many people and provides us a good scope for interaction with the contestants of our teams. Maybe today's newcomers joining the show will turn out to be the captains 10 years later! They are getting a good opportunity for music as well as grooming through this show." Since the show promises to give an opportunity to new singers, what quality does Sajid look for in a budding talent? "The first quality which I see in a new singer is whether he or she is a good human being and well mannered. If you are a moderate singer, I can bring out your talent by using certain techniques. But for me it is important that you are a good human being more than a good singer," concluded the musician.
The Indian Weekender Friday, March 12, 2021 FEATURES 17 CROSSWORD FreeDailyCrosswords.com NO: 63 ACROSS------------, I) Confront 5) Happy or content 9) Dinner prayer 14) It may let off a little steam 15) Be footloose 16) Plane device, back and forth 17) High school bookworm 18) Biblical victim 19) Squirrel's snack 20) Modern test subject 21) Limerick's land 23) Muslim greeting 25) Certain pronouns 26) Canny 29) Sales-kit item 33) Mortise mate 35) Spacious window 37) Use a knife and fork 38) Home's opposite 39) Codgers GEM DANDY 2 3 4 14 17 20 23 33 34 38 6 7 40) Juan's abode 41) Albanian coin 42) Like a rock 43) Buenos_, Argentina 44) Like noisy floorboards 46) Shark's back fin 48) Tucks' partners 50) Floodgate-opening sound 53) Rolling Stones classic 58) "Aye" canceler 59) Allocate 60) Like some bar signage 61) Four times around a common track 62) Making no sense 63) Uttered 64) Unexpected windfall 65) Some other time 66) Still-active volcano 67) Tolstoy's Karenina James Q. Ellis 8 11 12 13 2nd February DOWN I) Locates 2) Pro hoops locale 3) Brightly banded slitherer 4) Finish 5) Unit of weight (var.) 6) Ear projection 7) Attest 8) Ai rp ort headache 9) Occurring in small stages l 0) Certain bias 11) Big deals 12) Baseball legend Yastrzemski 13) It soars over shores 21) Make at work 22) Mislays 24) Ship shout 27) Sweater material, sometimes 28) R2-D2 or C-3PO 30) Gibson garnish 31) Utilize a light ray 32) TAD postings 33) After-bath powder 34) Big-mouthed pitcher 36) "What good would __ ?" 39) Web-footed rodent 40) "So long!" 42) Move along jumpily 43) Pallid 45) "I don't care who" 4 7) Landlocked African nation 49) Sight or hearing 51) Where to make waves? 52) Laughing canine 53) Bannister 54) Bone connected to the triceps 55) Utter like a sheep 56) Good thing to have on a train 57) Kill 61) CEO's degree, often ANSWERS CROSSWORD NO: 63 FreeDailyCrosswords.com ACROSS------------, I) Confront 5) Happy or content 9) Dinner prayer 14) It may let off a little steam 15) Be footloose 16) Plane device, back and forth 17) High school bookworm 18) Biblical victim 19) Squirrel's snack 20) Modern test subject 21) Limerick's land 23) Muslim greeting 25) Certain pronouns 26) Canny 29) Sales-kit item 33) Mortise mate 35) Spacious window 37) Use a knife and fork 38) Home's opposite 39) Codgers GEM DANDY 1F 2A 3C 4E 14 1 R 0 LAT HITORI NO: 63 40) Juan's abode 41) Albanian coin 42) Like a rock 43) Buenos_, Argentina 44) Like noisy floorboards 46) Shark's back fin 48) Tucks' partners 50) Floodgate-opening sound 53) Rolling Stones classic 58) "Aye" canceler 59) Allocate 60) Like some bar signage 61) Four times around a common track 62) Making no sense 63) Uttered 64) Unexpected windfall 65) Some other time 66) Still-active volcano 67) Tolstoy's Karenina Al TN B James Q. Ellis 96 1k 1A 1c 11: 1 R A D A R CORN AV I L E OON N NA 2nd February DOWN I) Locates 2) Pro hoops locale 3) Brightly banded slitherer 4) Finish 5) Unit of weight (var.) 6) Ear projection 7) Attest 8) Ai rport headache 9) Occurring in small stages l 0) Certain bias 11) Big deals 12) Baseball legend Yastrzemski 13) It soars over shores 21) Make at work 22) Mislays 24) Ship shout 27) Sweater material, sometimes 28) R2-D2 or C-3PO 30) Gibson garnish 31) Utilize a light ray 32) TAD postings 33) After-bath powder 34) Big-mouthed pitcher 36) "What good would __?" 39) Web-footed rodent 40) "So long!" 42) Move along jumpily 43) Pallid 45) "I don't care who" 47) Landlocked African nation 49) Sight or hearing 51) Where to make waves? 52) Laughing canine 53) Bannister 54) Bone connected to the triceps 55) Utter like a sheep 56) Good thing to have on a train 57) Kill 61) CEO's degree, often Eliminate numbers until there are no duplicates in any row or column. Eliminate numbers by marking them in Black. You are not allowed to have two Black squares touching horizontally or vertically (diagonally is ok). Any White square can be reached from any other (i.e. they are connected). SUDOKU SOLUSIONS AND ANSWERS NO: 63 51 52 59 62 65 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. In which part of your body would you find the cruciate ligament? Knee 2. What is the name of the main antagonist in the Shakespear play Othello? Lago 3. What element is denoted by the chemical symbol Sn in the periodic table? Tin 4. What is the name of the 1976 film about the Watergate scandal, starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman? All the President's Men 5. How many of Henry VIII’s wives were called Catherine? 3 6. What was the most popular girls name in the UK in 2019? Olivia 7. Which comedian was the second permanent host of Never Mind the Buzzcocks after Mark Lamarr? Simon Amstell 8. Which popular video game franchise has released games with the subtitles World At War and Black Ops? Call of Duty 9. In what US State is the city Nashville? Tennessee 10. Which rock band was founded by Trent Reznor in 1988? Nine Inch Nails 11. What is the currency of Denmark? Krone 12. Which Tennis Grand Slam is played on a clay surface? The French Open (Roland Garros) 13. In which European country would you find the Rijksmuseum? Netherlands 14. How many films have Al Pacino and Robert De Niro appeared in together? Four (The Godfather Part 2, Heat, Righteous Kill, The Irishman) 15. What was the old name for a Snickers bar before it changed in 1990? Marathon 16. Who was the head of state in Japan during the second world war? Emperor Hirohito 17. What is the smallest planet in our solar system? Mercury 18. Who wrote the novels Gone Girl and Sharp Objects? Gillian Flynn 19. Which legendary surrealist artist is famous for painting melting clocks? Salvador Dali 20. Which football club plays its home games at Loftus Road? Queen’s Park Rangers 12 March to 18 March 2021 | By Manisha Koushik ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20) Time may get wasted in waiting, but nothing Someone may get in your way to prevent you from achieving what you desire, so wise up to it. Stepping out to meet people you know is on the cards. Your love life is certain to look up, as you begin to feel closer to the one you love. Saving may be on your mind and you will not hesitate to cut corners and becoming ultra economical. Doing up the house can be on the minds of some homemakers. Lucky No.:8 / Lucky Colour: White TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 20) There is much that is happening on the social front. Something unforeseen may delay your current efforts on the professional front. Think through any responsibility entrusted to you at the beginning itself to avoid any hitches afterwards. You will need to prioritise things on the home front, so as not to miss out anything important. Changes that you desire at home may not be agreed to by others. Longing for a loved one may give you sleepless nights. Lucky No.: 4 / Lucky Colour: Dark Slate Grey GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21) If you are waiting for a favourable outcome of something important, it is time to rejoice! Your financial situation is set to improve. Efforts put on the professional front are likely to get you noticed by those who matter. An alternative medicine may give relief from an ailment. Academic pursuits will prove fruitful and get you nearer your goal. A short vacation cannot be ruled out for some. Chance of setting up a new house may soon come. Lucky No.:11 / Lucky Colour: Orange CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 20) Think before speaking, lest you offend someone by your frank ways. You can expect total recovery from an ailment that has been troubling you for long. Close supervision may be required of something initiated by you on the professional front. Don’t follow others blindly, especially in matters involving finance. You may find yourself lagging behind on the academic front, so tighten your belt. Maintain a helping attitude on the social front, as someone close may genuinely need it. Lucky No.:15 / Lucky Colour: Red Manisha Koushik is a practicing astrologer, tarot card reader, numerologist, vastu and fengshui consultant based in India with a global presence through the online channels. She is available for consultations online as well. E-mail her at support@askmanisha.com or contact at +91-11-26449898 Mobile/Whatsapp: +91-9716145644 • www.askmanisha.com LEO (JUL21-AUG 20) You may need to speak up for someone, so don’t run away from it! Something that you had been hoping for on the professional front will happen. Academic front looks bright, as you are able to give a good account of yourself. Be judicious in putting money in betting or speculation, as luck may not support you indefinitely. You will need to prevent someone you dislike from latching on to you in an outing. Health remains satisfactory. Lucky No.:1 / Lucky Colour: Lemon VIRGO (AUG 23-SEP 23) Something said in jest by you may not go down well with your near and dear ones, so be careful. You are likely to remain in a confused state of mind this week, due to indecisiveness of a senior. Increasing workload threatens to take up a major portion of your time. Setting the pace on the academic front will be a step in the right direction. Blowing hot and cold in a relationship cannot be ruled out for some. Lucky No.: 22 / Lucky Colour: Indigo LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23) Your nature is likely to impress those around you. Chances of getting into thick soup over an issue on the professional front cannot be ruled out. Your performance on the academic front may leave much to be desired. Enjoying the company of loved ones is on the cards. Someone will be there to help you out financially. It is in your interest to improve your eating habits, if you want to remain healthy. Love life remains satisfactory. Lucky No. 8 / Lucky Colour: Parrot Green SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22) You will need to be in the forefront of things to ensure success. Attempts at coming back in shape will be richly rewarded. Money spent for a good cause will give excellent returns in kind. Some of you may get tempted to steal a short vacation in the midst of work. Facelift of house is on the cards and will provide a much needed change. Differences with spouse may crop up, so it is best to give space. Lucky No.18 / Lucky Colour: Rose. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21) You will need time to sort a personal problem, so don’t be hasty. Home remedy may come in handy in getting rid of a nagging health problem. Keep your wits about in a competitive situation on the academic front. Don’t volunteer for anything at work, if you are not confident of completing it in time. A stagnating romantic life may need urgent resurrection, so be up to it! Weather may play spoilsport in a leisure trip. Lucky No.: 7 / Lucky Colour: Light Red CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 21) A small beginning may be made that will ultimately lead to profits. Someone who has caught your fancy on the romantic front may send positive signals. A chance for an overseas journey is likely to materialise and make you see new places. Someone in the family may make you feel proud by his or her achievement. You will manage to keep your professional front in order by being proactive. You may opt for an exercise regimen. Lucky No.: 17 / Lucky Colour: Dark Grey AQUARIUS (JAN 22-FEB 19) Someone’s caring attitude will keep you in a happy mood. You will be able to compel someone to change the date of a social event to be able to attend the same. Lover may need space, so respect it by giving a backseat to romance. Health tips given by someone are likely to come to your aid now. Your stubborn nature can get you into trouble on the professional front, if you are not careful. Lucky No.: 6 / Lucky Colour: Parrot Green PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20) A great outing is in store for you this week, so get set to enjoy your heart out! A family event will bring you into the limelight. The week turns out well, as you are able to achieve your aims both on personal and professional fronts. Excelling in academics is a foregone conclusion and will add to your prestige. Meeting targets and going beyond may make you a strong contender for winning extra incentives at work. Lucky No.: 17 / Lucky Colour: Violet
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