Director: Sudhir Mishra

Running Time: 150mins

Based on the Semi-Biography of Guru Dutt

The movie is set in 1950s to 60s and is more or less a tribute to the golden years of Indian Cinema. There are lots of small shots from different films made in the period in this movie. Now you might be wondering how is this film different from lots of other films which tried to depict the golden era period. This is unlike any other film in this genre because of the harsh reality and truth in it. How the Film Industry is so glamorous on the outside and is shameless and filled with injustice and betrayals on the inside.

Nikhat(Soha Ali Khan) is a beautiful dancer who is willing to do anything to be an actress,to be a star. She is compelled to work with Prem Kumar (Rajat Kapoor) who is a superstar in his own right and more importantly has the whole film industry dancing to his tunes. Enter Zafar Ali Naqvi(Shiney Ahuja), upcoming Urdu writer from Lucknow who has the potential to be one of the best writers of his time because he knows he is that good. Zafar comes to Bombay to try his hand in films and is encouraged by his best friend (Vinay Pathak) who is narrating this whole movie. Long story short….Prem Kumar is one calling all the shots, who should act with him, direct his films, write his films everything. Nikhat starts to think that Prem kumar is just using her like a puppet to fulfill his personal needs. Zafar makes her realize what she is doing is brought upon by her own growing ambitions to be a great actress and so no one else is to be blamed for but herself. Eventually, they fall in love and want to get married, BUT the marriage is called off when Nikhat comes to know she will be no value as an actress if she’s married. So, they live together and go about their personal lives.

Month’s Later, Zafar gets a chance to direct his own film based on this novel. When he asks Nikhat to do his film she refuses due to prior commitments. Every film-maker has to make a film when the producer is after him to make one. Ratanbala (Sonya Jehan) was chosen by Zafar to play the female lead. The movie releases but it wasn’t a hit because he made a film for himself, a film he believed in, a film on the story of his life. The events that followed were Zafar trying to make his comeback after a while and the film he made was named “Khoya Khoya Chand” based on the story of Nikhat, Zafar and Prem Kumar.

Sudhir Mishra has made a revolutionary film. Not by way of the storyline but by the way he’s portrayed Zafar’s character as one who wants to show realities of life in films and not of one who shows what happens in films is exactly what happens in life. Few scenes are worth mentioning. When Zafar goes to Noni Ganguly,a great director of his time, when he realizes that Prem kumar doesn’t want his story in the film. The Quote above is exactly what he said to Zafar. Another one is how naturally the director showed a movie Premiere in Bombay. It looked very realistic and made Farah Khan’s movie premiere scene in her film look like it was in some dream world. At no point in the movie will you get bored with any of the characters or the storyline. The film will draw you in totally.

Shiney Ahuja is growing as an actor through every film. Since the character is from lucknow and in reality he’s a lucknowi, he fits in to the role very well. Rajat Kapoor has done full justice to the role as the quintessential star actor. Soha Ali Khan, after a few stupid films in her career has given her career best acting much better than her role in Rang De Basanti. Sonya Jehan and Vinay Pathak have stuck to their character’s behavior and did their best.

This film shows Indian Cinema what it used to be and what it has to be.

Summer is probably most childrens’ favorite seasons. School is out, the sun is out and all the fun is definitely out! If you don’t have any plans for a vacation, a trip to the beach and no scheduled summer camp, there are still plenty of ways to keep the enjoyment going even when you’re just at home. What matters to your kids is that you enjoy the activities with them!

Keep your little ones entertained with these 3 super fun summer activities for kids:

Create an obstacle course indoors

Kids love a good challenge. And they have plenty of energy to burn. An obstacle course is the perfect activity for active little ones. Even an indoor one would work great!

Tape some yarn back and forth across hallways to create a “laser maze”, drape a blanket over a table (covering the sides) to make a “tunnel”, set up couch cushions to create barriers to crawl under or jump over and more. Better yet, let the young ones create their own obstacle course to also keep their minds busy!

Introduce water beads

If you don’t know what water beads are, they are tiny and colourful hard beads that when left for hours in a bowl of water, grow into soft, squishy balls. The longer they are soaked in water, the bouncier and larger they get. Water beads are ideal for sensory play (and therapeutic for adults, too!).

Place the water beads in any clear container and just let the children explore it using their hands. Place a few of their bath toys in the container for added fun. If you purchased plenty of water beads, one fun activity you can try is a water beads bath! Fill a small inflatable pool with water, get the children in their swim wear and get right into the water fun!

Make homemade movies

In a time where most kids love to watch their favorites on YouTube, it would be really exciting for them to star in their own video. Guide them through planning but allow them to run the whole thing – from scriptwriting to what they want to do in the video. They could pull a prank, open a package or act out a story. Do the editing, upload it on any video app then gather the whole family in the living room for the “premiere” of the movie or video – popcorn and all!

The summer season can still be fun even if you stay indoors. Try these super fun summer activities for kids!

Types of Loans

There are more than one type of loans online, and there are calculators online that can be helpful to anyone trying to decide if they are a good choice for their needs. Cash and merchant advantages are types of loans that are known for rapid growth even for people who suffer from bad credit. These types allow a person to prove they have the means to earn, and get the cash they need for whatever reason.

There are some types of loans that are paid back based solely on profit. Being able to repay a loan when profits are high produces far less stress to the borrower. At the end of the day, loans are worth looking into.

Further Benefits with loans

There are even more benefits that come along with using loans online. The most important thing is that all the fine print is read before anything is signed. In most cases the process is streamlined because lenders get the money to be borrowed through their own banks that they partner with. If one is part of a small business that needs a minimal unsecured loan for software updates, training, remodeling or new product.

It’s important to compare the benefits of an unsecured loan online with other options and see if it’s a good fit for the needs at hand. With an unsecured loan, no collateral is necessary. This is a huge benefit to most and the reason that they go with this type of loan. Further, no security is needed keeping one’s assets safe if the loan goes into default.

Fast Funds

Another benefit is that loans online offer funds that are available fast. In most cases, this is in just a day’s time. So for any borrower stressed this spells quick relief. It’s just a matter of filling out an application. These loans are quite flexible and many appreciate having less work on their part.

The only bad point is that they may come along with high interest rates, but if the loan can be repaid fast or payments won’t be missed it’s a great deal and there’s nothing to worry about. It can also positively impact credit score.

It’s always smart to check a credit score before searching for loans online. Knowing one’s credit score, and cleaning up any mistakes on the report before getting the loan can help get a better rate and save money. Everyone is entitled to a free credit report yearly.

Get an Idea Before Negotiating

It’s a smart move to play around with a loan calculator and see what various possibilities. This way one can walk into the loan office with all the knowledge they need to streamline the entire process and get the rate they deserve. Knowing how much is needed and how much they can afford to repay on a monthly basis will help. This will also prevent them from possibly becoming delinquent. Being on track and ready to conduct business is impressive to anyone, especially unsecured loan providers.

There are also companies that work to match borrowers with several lenders, making it easy to make an informed choice and one that will benefit both parties as much as possible.

Dimples are depressions in the cheek skin which appear when one is smiling. They usually are not apparent when one is not smiling in those have them naturally. Cheek dimples are an inherited trait and are reported as a genetically dominant one. Cheek dimples are most always on both sides and rarely on one side of the cheek only.

The cause of cheek dimples has been anatomically studied. It has been found to be the result of an abnormality of the major muscle elevator of the upper lip and corner of the mouth, the zygomaticus muscle. This muscle runs from the cheek bone down to the corner of the mouth. When a cheek dimple occurs, it is due to a split or hole in this muscle. When one smiles, the muscle contracts and this hole gets bigger, sucking down the overlying skin into it so to speak. This explains why a cheek dimple may not be seen when one is not smiling but is when one is.

Some people desire to have cheek dimples as they view it as an attractive facial feature. In my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice, it is possible to make dimples (cheek dimple creation surgery) through a small operation. This is done by making a small incision on the inside of the cheek opposite the desired location of the dimple. Dissection is carried through the zygomaticus muscle and a small permanent suture is placed between the underside of the skin and the muscle. It is important not to overtighten this suture since it isn’t particularly natural to have dimples when one isn’t smiling. The procedure definitely creates some bruising and it’s biggest complication is that the dimple may not be permanent if the suture pulls through in the first few weeks after surgery. Usually small to moderately-sized dimples can be created but large or deep indentations require tissue removal which I don’t advise. It is best to do this procedure with the patient awake so I can see how the dimple looks when one smiles.

This procedure is reversible if one doesn’t like the results. It is relatively easy to cut the sutures within the first month or so after surgery which is in the time frame when one should know if the result is acceptable.

Mumbai, which was known as Bombay, is called as the dream city of India. Mumbai lies in the western coastline of India. The city was renamed in the year 1995. History showcases the events of how the British had an influence over Bombay in the past. It has a natural harbor, which was later designed and developed by the British; the city is now flourishing in trade.

According to recent study, Mumbai is one of the busiest places in India with its harbor handling more trade than any other one in the country. The revenue for India adds from this source as well, wherein the sea way is of great advantage to make business. This city is thronged by many tourists as it is considered as a city with life and zeal. Currently it is one of the well-developed and well-planned cities across the globe. It holds a population of around 14 million with diverse group of people.

It was a combination of Islands earlier and later they were merged into a single city, and it is now called as Mumbai. Some of the islands, which were merged, are Old Women’s Island, Mazagoan, Worli, Parel, Mahim and Colaba. These small islands were individually ruled by small kingdoms in the past by the Mauryas, Konkanas, and Rasrakutas and so on. Later they were ruled by the Portuguese and then finally the British before getting Independence.

After conquering Bombay, the British took the responsibility to reconstruct it with technology by amalgamating all the pieces of Islands. Now what we see is the highly developed city of Bombay, called as Mumbai. Adding a feather to the cap, it was modernized with industrialization, good roadways and railways, high-tech infrastructure and so on. Because of modernization, Indians had a great advantage in making use of the place for its freedom activities.

You’re a filmmaker, a band, a special effects producer, a virtual reality game designer, a vlogger or rapper, and you’re looking to rent a sound stage, a green screen or a recording studio for your project. Many creative and artistic people know what they want their finished product to look like and are thinking about going to a media studio to make it perfect. What you have to determine is what you need, what it’s going to cost and how can you get help with your project. Having seen what people go through in their searches, I know first-hand how frustrating it can be. Although I work at Sun Studios of Arizona and will be focusing on that facility in this article, it’s important to do your research and pick the place that works best for you. Because in the end, making your project all it can be, is the most important reason to pick a great studio.

As many people learn – usually the hard way! – it can be frustrating unless you do your research about the facility you want to utilize. Sun Studios of Arizona in Tempe can give you the information you can use in your quest to find the perfect media facility. We always want to make sure you have everything you need, and people who know what they’re doing to help you. We may or may not be your final choice, but we want to make sure that choice is an informed one.

Here is the information on the different work spaces at our facility, to give you a good idea of what to expect:

Renting a sound stage

At many facilities, when renting a soundstage you will be asked to pay an hourly rate, and then handed a menu of “a la carte items” you will need for your production or event. Options may include a studio manager, lights, sound, equipment, tripods, monitors, teleprompters, expendables, electricity and wifi. In the end, after choosing all the options, it may cost anywhere up to $3,000 per day to use that soundstage.

We like to make things easy for our clients. Our pricing is a flat rate, either half day or full day rates. Our Sound Stage 1 at Sun Studios of Arizona is 2,500 square feet of acoustically treated space, with baffled climate control, two 200-amp 3 phase power stations, a 16′ light grid and most of the equipment you need included in a flat rate. It’s a good size space including many things for which other studios charge extra, including a stage manager to help you with every facet of your project.

Do you need a Green Screen rental?

Green screens are a staple of the digital media industry and are in great demand. They enable the production to record in a stable environment, then add a separately filmed background with ease in post production – basically, pulling your subject out of the real world, and placing them over a digital backdrop. Music videos and video blog (vlog) channels particularly utilize green screens for many of their projects.

Sound stages with green screens can be costly, over and above a regular soundstage, because instead of plain walls, the green screen requires a variety of special lighting to enhance the luminance. Pricing at many studios, again, is piecemeal, with an hourly rate followed by options, including that special lighting (skylights, filters, effects boards and much more), which will add additional costs and may bring your green screen projected total rental up to $3,000 or more for a day of shooting.

Here at Sun Studios of Arizona, we prefer to offer a flat rate. The cost of a green screen sound stage includes everything you need to make your production perfect, including a studio manager and most of the expendables mentioned above in Soundstage 1. We also have an additional option for use with our green screen sound stage: a 20 cam motion tracking capturing system. This system allows for 3D model capture of actor outlines and motions frame by frame, which can then be animated in post (King Kong and Lord of the Rings are good examples of this being put to use). Motion capture is also used in the creation of video game avatars.

Renting an Audio Recording Studio

Always check to see what equipment is available for your specific needs before committing yourself to a studio. You want to make sure your recording requirements, be it audio, voice overs, ADR and/or scoring are met. Some items generally used for recording, may not be included in the initial price at certain studios: Mixing room, drum room, instrument/vocal/foley sound room, mixers, microphones, equators, foley box and more. Pricing for studios are set as an hourly rate and do not usually include a sound engineer except as an option (more money). If you want to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth, it’s worth it to have a professional sound engineer there to assist in making your project sound perfect.

At Sun Studios of Arizona, our audio recording studio is top of the line, with a list of equipment too long to list in the limited space of this article. Your project will be in good hands with our experienced, professional sound engineer included in our rates. The recording studio is priced by the hour, with half day and full day discounted rates available. And, again, there are no hidden fees – it’s all included, meeting your audio recording needs under one roof.

Auditorium/Theater Rental

Many digital media projects may require a pre-screening for the crew, or even a premiere for the cast/crew and fans. Many studios don’t usually have a theater, and media crew may have to “four wall” a commercial theater to view their finished products. Which means renting out a theater and making sure their system can accommodate your media (Video, DVD, BluRay, Computer, Film etc). Costs for four walling can be very high, depending on what day of the week you want to screen your project.

But why not create your project and screen it in the same building? You can do exactly that at Sun Studios of Arizona. Our auditorium/theater can accommodate 150+ with tiered seating in comfortable cushioned seats, a 24 foot screen and 5.2 digital surround sound. We even have a very cool, retro marquee which can display the name of your project on it, all lit up to give you a premiere worth talking about. Pricing always includes a technician to take care of the projection and sound, and is very reasonable.

Final thoughts

Renting a studio space can be daunting, but it’s less so if you know exactly what you want and budget accordingly. Don’t be fooled by ads showing ridiculously low hourly rates before checking to see exactly what you get. Usually, as the old saying goes – you get what you pay for. Make sure you will have not only the space you want, but the equipment you need, the staff to help you and all the support you will appreciate in the long run. Find a space you can call home, because creating a project is an exercise in determination and love, an experience you want to make sure is perfect. Keeping that in mind when renting a studio space will help make it simpler and a more enjoyable experience from start to finish.

The author has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and will be happy to let you pick her brains all you want!

Anybody who has poor credit should really work hard to clear off those negative items and to bring that score back up. Since it can be a difficult process, it might be to your advantage to work with one of the best credit repair companies and to let them do all of the hard work. The DIY approach isn’t for everyone – especially for those who have been dealing with a lot of financial problems and have really low scores.

It must be noted that credit repair companies are not the same thing as credit counseling agencies. The former will cost you money, but you’ll never have to pay upfront (if they try to get you to put money upfront then it’s likely a scam). A good repair company will check your credit reports and identify all negative items, and then determine if any of them are questionable. It will use all legal means possible to have those items removed by communicating with and negotiating with the credit bureaus and credit companies both.

Since you’ll only want them to use legal means, it’s a good idea to choose a company that has a network of lawyers and paralegals who will work on your case. The best credit repair companies have a lot of positive reviews and high ratings on the internet. Check the social media profiles of each company you are considering as well.

Another benefit of legitimate credit repair services is that they can send cease-and-desist letters to any debt collectors who have been aggravating you.

Best Credit Repair Companies For Your Situation

Since every individual’s credit situation is unique, a credit repair company will use an approach that will meet your specific needs. There will be some basic steps that they follow at the start when they request copies of your credit report and look for errors in order to give you a free consultation. From there, they will begin to plan the necessary, specific steps and methods for improving your credit.

Ideally, a trained attorney or paralegal will go over your reports with you and explain each questionable item, and let you know which (if any) accounts on your reports can potentially be disputed. Usually, there are different pricing / tiers to choose from, from standard to premiere. The standard option is enough for most people since it includes the most important service, such as bureau challenges and creditor interventions. Once again, never pay anything up front. Get that free consultation first.

Where can you get a free consultation? Where should you begin with your search for the best credit repair companies? Lexington Law is a good option in many states. Find out if this firm offers services in your area and get your free consultation ASAP.

Kaikoura is a town on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located a two and a half hour drive north from Christchurch on State Highway 1. The drive features amazing coastal views, but it is what awaits you at your destination which is the real adventure for sea lovers. Kaikoura is one of the gems in New Zealand’s tourism crown for the remarkable array of marine life which makes its home or passes through there, particularly rare and endangered whales and dolphins. Whale watching is one of leading attractions in Kaikoura.

Whales can be seen year round, by boat and by scenic flight. The Giant Sperm Whale makes a year round home in Kaikoura and over the winter months, Humpback whales are frequently sighted. Some people are also lucky enough to see rarer Minke, Pygmy Sperm, Southern Right and Beaked Whale. There are also many other marine creatures to be seen including orca, both Dusky and Hectors Dolphins, and fur seals. The rich marine life also attracts a wide range of sea birds including the giant Royal Albatross. This marine life also makes Kaikoura one of New Zealand’s premiere fishing destinations.

What makes Kaikoura such a mecca for marine life and thus commercial and sport fishers? Its hidden secret lies deep under the waves off shore where two strong sea currents converge in the 2km deep Kaikoura Canyon and draw huge quantities of plant and animal nutrients to the surface in a great upwelling. This upwelling combined with deep water so close to shore has created a remarkable variety and abundance of sea life. This depth so close to shore means even small boats can have the opportunity for deep sea angling. One particularly interesting spot to fish is near Barney’s Rock, 15 kilometres south of Kaikoura Peninsula where the sea floor is a full kilometre down only one kilometre from shore.

Anglers can try their luck for barracouta, kahawai, sea perch, blue cod, terakihi, trumpeter, grouper, albacore tuna, and mako shark. Kaikoura is also a great spot to set your cray pots.

There are a number of places where you can enjoy beach fishing in Kaikoura. One famed spot is in front of the railway station where you can catch kahawai and barracouta and even salmon. Surf casting behind the breakers you might find yourself lucky with red cod, rig, skate and blue shark. At the new wharf you might catch red and blue cod, kahawai and conger eels. The old wharf and South Bay are also noted spots. If you fancy trying out trout fishing, pick up a license from a sport or fishing shop and try Lyell Creek. The sea run trout by the mouth are good eating.

A number of charter boats and fishing tours operate from Kaikoura making it the perfect holiday destination for anyone keen on fishing.

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processed with the help of machines. In computer science, an area emphasizes the formation of machines and techs that are intelligent and capable of working and behaving like human beings when introduced to a real-life scenario. There are a lot of processes that artificial intelligence can perform to achieve a reflection of human intelligence. A few of those processes of human intelligence include reasoning, learning, self-correction, and more. That’s the reason why a lot of people opt for an AI course Melbourne.

It’s the job of AI to acquire information and acquire the rules of using it as a part of its learning. The AI uses those rules to reach the closest possible conclusions. A few examples of AI applications include speech recognition, planning, problem-solving, learning, expert systems, and machine vision. Some of the computers are designed with the help of AI to execute some plans and activities.

Artificial Intelligence for Students

It’s one of the unique branches of computer science that deals with the study of creating intelligent machines that, in simple terms, walk and talk like humans. Over the years, AI has become a crucial part of the tech industry.

More and more students are considering making their career in Artificial Intelligence and opting for AI for their studies. All this has proven to show a significant rise in demand for AI courses. Before going into it, one must know that the associated research with AI is highly technical and specialized. Students usually pursue their courses to study the problems associated with AI, including programming of traits like learning, moving, solving, etc.

Courses for Artificial Intelligence

When it comes to finding courses for artificial intelligence, one can see that it’s getting offered at various levels. But since AI has surfaced recently, its courses are still in the initial stages. Its nascent stage is evidence of how its importance grew in the past few years in leaps and bounds.

And after seeing the development and following its popularity, several institutions are now coming up with their AI courses. Premiere institutes around the world have introduced the studies of AI into their curriculum. And it is not just the scientific or the technical colleges that are implementing this. Many other educational bodies are also dipping their fingers in the pool of AI courses.

These AI courses come under the umbrella of disciplines including, science, mathematics, technology, data science, computer studies, neuroscience, etc. Several premia and no-premium institutions across Australia offer diploma, graduate, postgraduate, and certificate level courses on and about AI. It’s easy now more than ever to get a degree of Masters in Science (M.Sc), Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), or Masters in Technology (M.Tech) with AI for specialization. For interested students, some colleges are also offering distance learning programs or short-term artificial intelligence courses Australia.

The admission procedure is simple. It starts from choosing the right college to filling in the form and getting the registration process done. Every college has its own eligibility criteria and may even have an entrance test for gauging your knowledge. This makes the admission procedure fair for everyone who wishes to pursue AI courses for their future.

A Kenya camping safari is one of the most rewarding ways of being on safari! Enjoy the flexibility of spending the day doing exactly what one chooses, and why not do so alongside a guide?

One area often chosen for its beauty is the Masai Mara, which offers world class game viewing, especially at the time of the wildebeest migration from July through to October. Here many people choose to have a luxury, private tented camp erected just for their party – whether it’s just two of them, a family, or a group of friends!

Other parks which are superb are Meru and Samburu. I love a private mobile safari because it means that you have complete flexibility, spending as long as you wish at sightings and having your professional guide and vehicle all to yourself. This means that if you want to spend time learning about the behaviour of a bat eared fox or looking at a rare bird, or even brushing up on your photographic skills, it allows you the freedom and comfort to do so, and you don’t have to worry about others in the vehicle!

Tents available for doing so are generally pretty large and luxurious, have en-suite bathrooms with hot water showers and flush toilets, and the meals served under canvas are some of the best! This is the very best way of being on safari – and it’s far more intimate.

There are various safaris available in these regions, which enable you to absorb the breathtaking scenery of the Masai Mara, Samburu, and then allow you to stay at a private home with a wonderful guide!

Alternatively, there are various lovely walking safaris that run for a week or less in the Masai Mara, where you can camp out at night in a small tent, and everything is done for you. Most of these offer a private guide who knows the local area extremely well, hot water for showers, and a short drop loo. Walking is one of the finest ways of being on safari!

There is also a camp set up for riding safaris in the Masai Mara – one hears the night sounds so much more clearly under canvas, and the scent of the plants and the wind waft through your gauze windows – it really is lovely!

Alternatively, those who fancy it can go on various different camel assisted walking safaris where one camps out at night in the Laikipia and Samburu regions, allowing you to learn more about the tribal culture of the semi-nomadic Samburu tribe.