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16 ENTERTAINMENT Friday, May 14 2021 The Indian Weekender PADMINI KOLHAPURE recalls playing a mother as a teenager Actor Padmini Kolhapure has spoken about the portrayal of mothers onscreen and how it has evolved over the years. She also spoke about playing a mom on-screen as a teenager. Padmini has also said that the portrayals have changed as women are more liberal and thinking differently compared to earlier times. Padmini has played the role of Shahid Kapoor’s mother in the 2013 movie Phata Poster Nikhla Hero. She was also seen in the Marathi movie, Prawaas in 2020. Recently, the real-life mother celebrated the wedding of her son Priyaank Sharma with Shaza Morani, daughter of film producer Karim Morani. In an interview, Padmini said, “You know you are saying I played a mother in Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, actually I played a mother when I was 17-18 years old as well. I did films like Pyar Ke Kabil where I played a mother, in Pyar Jhukta Nahin also I played a mother. Of course, the kids were younger, but I did play a mother. You know then I didn't know what motherhood was, I didn’t know what it felt like being a mother. Not that it made me sort of perform any differently when I was in Phata Poster..., but you see the portrayal of a mother has definitely evolved. Women are thinking differently, women are much more liberal, much more open-minded, much more broad-minded. So you have all kinds of mothers being played on the OTT or in movies and television.” Speaking on how filmmakers these days portray a mother’s journey, she said, "It's no more that Nick Jonas sheds light on how comments attached to appearance and body image 'can become quite dangerous' It was back in 2019, during a vacation on a yacht when Nick Jonas' shirtless (with white short shorts) appearance became a trending topic with many discussing his 'dadbod'. In an interview, the 28-year-old singer and actor was asked if he had found it weird back then to have his body discussed and critiqued in such an intense manner. "I think when it's comments attached to things like appearance and body image, that's when it can become quite dangerous, because no one ever knows what someone is going through or how it affects them personally. They're very sensitive topics," Nick confessed. However, Jonas also acknowledged that in the same way, he lives "a public life" and hence, parts of his life "are going to be talked about" even "though it doesn't necessarily mean it's fair." Nick further noted that "it's just a part" of his reality. Ever since COVID 19 pandemic has hit India, several celebs have come forward to help people during tough times. Amid this, Sonu Sood appeared to be a COVID 19 hero who had not just helped hundreds of migrant workers to reach home safely during the first lockdown, he also arranged for food and other necessities for the people. And while the second wave of Coronavirus had hit India, Sonu is once again seen helping the people with medicines, oxygen cylinders and much more. And now, as per the recent update, the Happy " It's no more that typical olden days how a mother was portrayed, or even a motherin-law for that matter. So they are bringing much more life to the characters, and much more realism so you are able to justify more what a mother is all about." typical olden days how a mother was portrayed, or even a mother-in-law for that matter. So they are bringing much more life to the characters, and much more realism so you are able to justify more what a mother is all about. Today’s woman is multifaceted, she is truly a woman of substance,” said Padmini. Recently, in an interview, Padmini had said that she rejected films that eventually went to Sridevi, Rekha, and Rati Agnihotri. She had said that she has some regrets about turning down Raj Kapoor's Ram Teri Ganga Maili, which starred late Rajiv Kapoor in the lead role 'Don't strip mothers of their sensuality': Pooja Bhatt on portrayal of moms on screen Ahead of Mother's Day, actorfilmmaker Pooja Bhatt has offered her take on the depiction of moms on screen. Pooja recently played a mother, who also happened to be a business honcho, on the Netflix show, Bombay Begums. She said that she would like for motherhood to not be the only defining trait of certain characters on screen, and that the 'sensuality' of these characters should be retained. Citing the example of the women she's played in the past, she told a leading daily, "I think playing a mother has always served me very well. Both Zakhm and Bombay Begums are set in totally different worlds and are about totally different women. As far as portrayals of mothers go, we are taking baby steps in the right direction but have miles to go as far as the perception of the audience and their tastes are concerned." She added, “Don’t strip us of our sensuality. Mothers should not New Year actor had brought in oxygen plants from France as India continues to grapple with shortage of oxygen. Releasing a statement about the same, Sonu said that while these plants are expected to solve a major problem of COVID 19 patients, he is making sure everything comes in time. “We have seen a lot of people suffering because of the unavailability of oxygen cylinders. We have got it now, and are already giving it to people. However, these oxygen plants will not only supply to entire hospitals but will also get these oxygen cylinders filled be portrayed merely as sacrificial women who have tossed their femininity aside to care for their families. "My character Rani in Bombay Begums is caring, yet needy and manipulative at times, but above all, she is sensual. She grows along with her teenage daughter and is only able to establish a real connection with her only when she lets go of her own defenses and speaks from a place of truth and compassion.” Pooja recently spoke about the difference a female perspective can "For intimate scenes, I handpick the crew who won't make an actress feel uncomfortable on the set because it's important to have the gaze right." bring on a film set, especially in certain situations. Recalling the direction she gave actor Bipasha Basu in Jism, she told the BBC in a recent interview, "For intimate scenes, I handpick the crew who won't make an actress feel uncomfortable on the set because it's important to have the gaze right. "In 2002, when I was making Jism, an erotic thriller, I told Bipasha Basu that as a woman and as an actor I won't be asking you to do anything you're not comfortable with." Sonu Sood brings oxygen plants from France amid pandemic: Working our best to ensure everything comes in time up, which will solve a major problem of the people suffering from Covid-19. Time is the biggest challenge for us at the moment and we are working our best to make sure everything comes in time and we don't lose more lives,” he said. It is reported that the first plant has already been ordered and it will be arriving in 10-12 days. Meanwhile, several others have been contributing to aid people during the pandemic. For instance, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli has started a COVID 19 fundraiser and has urged everyone to help. Dia Mirza acknowledges rampant sexism in Bollywood; Says her debut Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein has sexism in it Dia Mirza has been in the headlines ever since she got married again. She looked like an elegant and prettiest bride. Dia had also announced that she is expecting her first child with Vaibhav Rekhi. She shared the news when she was on her Maldives vacation with her husband and daughter. And now, once again she has grabbed the attention of everyone by agreeing to that there is rampant sexism prevalent in Bollywood. Talking to Brut India, the actress said that her debut film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein had sexism in it. She said, “People were writing, thinking and making sexist cinema and I was a part of these stories. I had worked amid such surrounding.” She even cited an example to back her point and said that in Bollywood, a makeup artist will be a man and not a woman but a hairdresser will be a woman. She admitted that the industry is led by men. Dia recalled her starting journey and said there used to be four or five women in the whole unit which has the strength of over 120-180 people. The actress is a well-known environmentalist. She is a strong supporter of saving the environment and always speaks about it. Her Instagram feed is filled with such pictures and videos. She has been part of films such as Sanju, Parineeta, Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd, and Love Breakups Zindagi. She was last seen in Thappad which had received an overwhelming response from the audience.
The Indian Weekender Friday, May 14, 2021 FEATURES 17 Healthy cooking every day Easy omelette Basic scrambled eggs Easier than it looks and a tasty, filling way to start the day! Ingredients: • 2 eggs • 2 tablespoons low-fat milk • pinch black pepper • 2 tablespoons each grated cheese, chopped tomato, chopped ham and sliced mushroom Method • Whisk together eggs, milk and a little black pepper. • Lightly oil a small non-stick frying pan and heat until hot, but not smoking. • Pour egg mixture into pan and gently shake to distribute the eggs evenly over pan. • Cook over a medium heat until the entire base is set. Use a spatula to lift omelette at the edges to see if the base is set and cooked all over. • Sprinkle the grated cheese, chopped ham, chopped tomato, and sliced mushrooms over omelette. • Use the spatula to fold the omelette in half. Then use the spatula to cut the omelette in half. • Carefully slide omelette onto two plates. Serves: 2 Lemon-spiced chicken with chickpeas A spicy, filling one pot that has a bit of added zing. Make it a mid-week must Ingredients • 1 tbsp sunflower oil • 1 onion , halved and thinly sliced • 4 skinless chicken breasts , cut into chunks • 1 cinnamon stick , broken in half • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp ground cumin • zest and juice 1 lemon • 400g can chickpea , drained • 200ml chicken stock • 250g bag spinach Method • Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then fry the onion gently for 5 mins. • Turn up the heat and add the chicken, frying for about 3 mins until golden. • Stir in the spices and lemon zest, fry for 1 more min, then tip in the chickpeas and stock. • Put the lid on and simmer for 5 mins. • Season to taste, then tip in spinach and re-cover. • Leave to wilt for 2 mins, then stir through. • Squeeze over the lemon juice just before serving. Lighter Takes & Easy Tips Learning how to make easy scrambled eggs can be fun! Ingredients: • 4 eggs • ¼ cup milk • Salt and pepper as desired • Butter Method: • Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper in medium bowl until blended • Heat butter in large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot • Pour in egg mixture. • As eggs begin to set, gently pull the eggs across the pan with a spatula, forming large soft curds • Continue cooking – pulling, lifting and folding eggs – until thickened and no visible liquid eggs remain. Do not stir constantly. • Remove from heat. Serve immediately. • Serves: 2 Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce for a no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour Ingredients • 1tbsp tamari • 1tsp medium curry powder • ¼tsp ground cumin • 1 garlic clove, finely grated • 1tsp clear honey • 2 skinless chicken breast fillets (or use turkey breast) • 1tbsp crunchy peanut butter (choose a sugarfree version with no palm oil, if possible) • 1tbsp sweet chilli sauce • 1tbsp lime juice • sunflower oil, for wiping the pan • 2 Little Gem lettuce hearts, cut into wedges • ¼ cucumber, halved and sliced • 1 banana shallot, halved and thinly sliced • coriander, chopped • seeds from ½ pomegranate Method • Pour the tamari into a large dish and stir in the curry powder, cumin, garlic and honey. Tamarind prawn curry Our tamarind prawn curry will quickly become a family favourite. It's quick, healthy and low in fat and calories Ingredients • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 onion, chopped • 1 red chilli, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tbsp grated ginger • 1 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp cumin seeds • 1 tsp ground coriander • 400g can cherry tomatoes • 1-2 tbsp tamarind paste (see tip, below) • 250g raw king prawns • 250g cooked basmati rice handful of coriander leaves, to serve Method Chicken satay salad • Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 5-8 mins until light golden. Stir in the chilli, garlic and ginger, and fry for another minute before adding the spices. • Tip in the cherry tomatoes, swirl the can out with a splash of water and stir that into the pan as well. • Simmer for 5 mins until the tomatoes burst and the sauce thickens. • Stir in the tamarind and prawns, and simmer for 2-3 mins until the prawns are cooked. • Serve the curry on top of the rice, with the coriander scattered over. Mix well. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 fillets in total, then add to the marinade and mix well to coat. Set aside in the fridge for at least 1 hr, or overnight, to allow the flavours to penetrate the chicken. • Meanwhile, mix the peanut butter with the chilli sauce, lime juice, and 1 tbsp water to make a spoonable sauce. • When ready to cook the chicken, wipe a large non-stick frying pan with a little oil. Add the chicken and cook, covered with a lid, for 5-6 mins on a medium heat, turning the fillets over for the last min, until cooked but still moist. Set aside, covered, to rest for a few mins. • While the chicken rests, toss the lettuce wedges with the cucumber, shallot, coriander and pomegranate, and pile onto plates. Spoon over a little sauce. • Slice the chicken, pile on top of the salad and spoon over the remaining sauce. Eat while the chicken is still warm. Pomegranate chicken with almond couscous Jazz up chicken breasts in this fruity, sweetly spiced sauce with pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds and tagine paste Ingredients • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 200g couscous • 1 chicken stock cube • 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced • 600g chicken mini fillets • 4 tbsp tagine spice paste or 2 tbsp harissa • 190ml bottle pomegranate juice (not sweetened; we used Pom Wonderful) • 100g pack pomegranate seeds • 100g pack toasted flaked almond • small pack mint, chopped Method • Boil the kettle and heat the oil in a large frying pan. Put the couscous in a bowl with some seasoning and crumble in half the stock cube. • Add the onion to the pan and fry for a few mins to soften. • Pour boiling water over the couscous to just cover, then cover the bowl with a tea towel and set aside. • Push the onion to one side of the pan, add the chicken fillets and brown on all sides. Stir in the tagine paste or harissa and the pomegranate juice, then crumble in the rest of the stock cube and season well. • Simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through. Stir through the pomegranate seeds, saving a few to scatter over before serving. • After 5 mins, fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir through the almonds and mint. Serve the chicken on the couscous with the sauce spooned over.
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