MUMBAI: Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has dedicated ‘Chale Chalo’ from the movie Lagaan to CSK skipper M.S. Dhoni as it motivates the team to play together. Rahman also dedicated the song ‘Mangta Hai Kya’ from the movie Rangeela to CSK all-rounder Suresh Raina.

Speaking on Star Sports show Cricket Live, Rahman said, “I would like to dedicate the song ‘Chale Chalo’ from the movie Lagaan to M.S. Dhoni, as it motivates people to play cricket together. And for Suresh Raina, I would like to dedicate the song ‘Mangta Hai Kya’, because whenever I went to Bangalore, they were listening to songs from Rangeela.”

WASHINGTON [US]: American stars Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez may have broken up, but her possession of the engagement ring may prove to be a binding source between them. While as per the traditions, when a couple breaks up before hitting the alter, the person who proposes gets the ring back. But this is not the case with J Lo and Ro and the ‘Second Act’ actor has not returned her USD 1 million ring back to his ex-fiance yet. Sources told TMZ that “J Lo still has the ring in her possession” and there has been no discussion between both the stars over the fate of the ring.

However, sources added that the former couple exchanged “massive amounts of jewellery” during their 2 years of engagement. “A-Rod bedazzled J Lo with all sorts of bling, and she fortified his watch collection. So, they could just call it a wash, but they haven’t decided yet.”

TMZ also reported that the ring is not in the Dominican Republic even. “She didn’t want it lying around every day while she films … for security reasons,” the source explained.

The American singer Jennifer Lopez and New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez had confirmed their split on Thursday. The two issued a joint statement that read, “We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared projects.”

NEW DELHI: On the 132nd birth anniversary of comedy legend Charlie Chaplin, Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut commemorated the occasion by paying a tribute to the late artist on her social media.

The ‘Queen’ actor took to her Twitter handle on Friday and marked Chaplin’s birth anniversary by sharing a few black and white pictures of him, describing the comic as one of the most dynamic artists ever. Kangana tweeted, “Today is the birth anniversary of the greatest most dynamic multifaceted artist, an actor/comedian, an extraordinary storyteller/director a super successful film producer, highly skilled editor and par excellence screen writer n composer, Happy birthday Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin.”

Actor Ranvir Shorey responded to Kangana’s tweet with his own tribute, and called Chaplin the “greatest”. He tweeted, “The greatest. Happy Birthday!”

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin was an English comedian, actor, and filmmaker, who managed to achieve tons of affection and praises in 75 years of his career. He was born in London in 1889 and is still known worldwide for his signature style of silent comedy. Chaplin is widely regarded as one of the most brilliant comics, as well as acting figures in the history of the cinema.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Kangana Ranaut’s much-awaited project ‘Thalaivi’ which was slated to get a theatrical release on April 23, this year got postponed due to the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. Apart from this she also has ‘Tejas’, ‘Dhaakad’, and ‘Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda’ in the pipeline.

Kangana has also signed up to play the role of former PM Indira Gandhi in an upcoming political drama.

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra starrer biographical sports film based on life of badminton champion Saina Nehwal ‘Saina’ is set to premiere on April 23 on Amazon Prime Video.

Amazon Prime Video took to Instagram on Friday and announced the digital premiere of the recently released Bollywood sports biopic, ‘Saina’.

With Parineeti Chopra as the lead, the film follows the career highs and lows of Saina Nehwal, one of India’s ace shuttlers and one of the most celebrated badminton players in the country. The biopic highlights the people who have been an integral part of Sania’s professional journey and contributed to building her resilience and unbreakable spirit.

The ‘Ishqzaade’ star shared how she feels about the film’s digital release. She said, “I am extremely thrilled with the film having a global digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video, bringing such an inspirational story to audiences across the world. With this film, I have learnt that a biographical film comes with many challenges; my biggest challenge as an actor was to get into Saina Nehwal’s shoes and recreate her accomplishments and hardships”

“As an actor, I embraced each challenge, and I do think that I learnt a lot as a professional. I worked on the physical appearance and the right body language, and I am glad it worked out in my favour. I had a great time working on this film,” she added .

Producer Bhushan Kumar said, “Saina is a story of a young girl who dared to dream and dared to achieve. Her story needs to be heard and seen and we are glad through the platform of Amazon Prime Video everyone can witness this journey of success.”

NEW DELHI: If Bollywood sources are to be believed, actor Kartik Aaryan has been dropped from Dharma Productions’ Dostana 2. Sources say that the producers had to take this drastic decision because Kartik Aaryan has been acting difficult with the makers.

The film is already half shot and now it’s going to be a challenge for the makers to reshoot it with a new actor who fits the part. This means a huge monetary loss for Dharma Productions as they have to reshoot half a film all over again and also cover-up on the lost time. There were also rumours of Kartik and Janhvi Kapoor’s break, could have played a role in this huge professional debacle.

Kartik, who was excited to be a part of the project, had told news agency PTI: “The evolution is from one Dostana to the other. Dostana one that released in 2008 and the Dostana 2 that’s releasing in 2020, you will see that the representation is accurate, non-caricaturish and on point, talking about sexuality in a way that will not make you cringe while watching it. So therein lies the fact that in last 12 years, there has been a change in the way we depict gay characters. Even in Kapoor & Sons and the way it was depicted.”

With the economy in shambles, it has become doubly important to retain jobs and sustain entrepreneurial success. Nothing can ever truly guarantee success in business, as it is risky by its very definition, but by following certain practices, it is possible to rise above challenges swiftly. Having the knowledge of and practicing the correct etiquette in professional dealings, goes a long way in mitigating any issues one may face. CEO of The British School of Etiquette India, Niraalee Shah, recognized this glaring gap in the market and chose to impart knowledge to those who sought it, so they could proceed to become business leaders in India and the world.

Shah mastered the art of sales by selling bindis and mehendi cones in the local trains of Mumbai, as a student at Jai Hind College. She also studied Event Management on the side and garnered experience from doing the lowest to the highest-level jobs in the event management industry, before entering the space with her own brand—Niralee Shah Events and Exhibitions. Marriage and motherhood enforced a break in her career, but she bounced back quickly by beginning a packaging firm from home. With the promise of delivering quality products, she was able to go international, even providing her services to Nita Ambani at Antilia. That was when she felt the desire to become a leader in her own right.

“It was my dream to invest in India and create world leaders, and for this reason I took a course in The British School of Etiquette, United Kingdom in 2009,” she says recounting her interesting journey. Upon her return, she launched her own company in this sphere, called Image Building and Etiquette Mapping. Soon after, opportunity came calling as she was asked to join the team running The British School of Etiquette, and she jumped at the chance to follow her passion while also helping her fellow countrymen. In March of 2021, The British School of Etiquette India was launched, with the motive to make every single entrepreneur, founder or professional achieve the highest possible personal and professional success.

Shah found herself particularly attracted to the field of etiquette as a means of effective communication, whereby the enhancement of skills would lead to the correct branding and overall growth of the country. She believes her specialised training and the team she has put in place, has enabled The British School of Etiquette India to becomes market leaders in training and development, specialising in providing training to various sectors including corporate houses, educational institutions, the hospitality industry, luxury and retail stores, residential luxury homes, the aviation industry and the corporate sector. 

Etiquette is the essential X factor that helps one to build one’s brand image and presence in the corporate sector. Claiming that communication and interpersonal skills are sorely lacking in today’s generation of millennials, Shah believes those entering their careers for the first time, need to be taught the art of sending effective messages as well as the importance of listening and understanding underlying intonations, as every point is not always stated boldly and up front.

Having won numerous accolades such as the 40 under 40 title by Business Mint, Women Entrepreneur of the Year and Global Icon of the Year 2021, Shah is making a mark for herself and her brand. Her mission is to create 100 world leaders in India through their internationally accredited course at The British School of Etiquette India. “I would also like to penetrate Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and make our courses available to them. I sincerely believe that everyone has the ability to master their skills for any profession, as long as they have the burning desire to succeed,” she says emphatically.

As with everything else, the pandemic affected Shah’s business as well. The in-person comprehensive training sessions came to a halt, but they quickly revamped their model, and began to offer online training courses instead. Through the virtual medium, they have been able to reach participants and clients globally. Anyone interested in participating in their courses, can register through their website www.thebritishschoolofetiquetteindia.com, in preparation to achieve assured professional success.

The writer is a lawyer who pens lifestyle articles for various publications and her website www.nooranandchawla.com. She can be reached on nooranand@gmail.com.