Showing posts with label Amit Kapoor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amit Kapoor. Show all posts
Switzerland honestly felt like a postcard come to life-Aamna Sharif
9:38 AM
Natasha Coutinho (HINDUSTAN TIMES; July 16, 2026)
Actor Aamna Sharif took off with her husband Amit Kapoor and son Arain to Europe last month to have a pre-birthday celebration ahead of her birthday today. While she had a certain itinerary in mind, the unprecedented heatwave that the continent is currently experiencing, made her look at Europe through a different lens as she experienced the rising mercury levels first hand.
Sharif and her family went to France and Switzerland during the two week trip, but they were taken by surprise by the scorching heat, as temperatures rocketed to near 41°C in various parts.
“I was aware of the heatwave, but no weather forecast can prepare you for experiencing it. After the first couple of days, I got more accustomed and realized that we needed to listen to our bodies instead of trying to race through a checklist,” she says, adding that they took more breaks, consumed cold coffee and gelato, and took things at a slower pace.
The different approach gave her a sense of calm too. “We had to be more flexible because of the heat. Instead of trying to pack too much into the afternoons, we started our days earlier and planned most of the sightseeing for the mornings and evenings. I also made sure to stay hydrated and keep my energy levels up,” says the actor who turns 44 today.
Ask her about the take back she had from this trip and Sharif shares, “France was all about culture, great food and beautiful streets, while Switzerland honestly felt like a postcard come to life.”
We are enjoying the simple life in the lockdown-Aamna Sharif
8:23 AM
Kavita Awaasthi (HINDUSTAN TIMES; May 9, 2020)
TV actor Aamna Sharif recently tried her hand at poetry, and she is overwhelmed with the response her poem, Dua Karti Hoon, has got. “The poem is all about emotions, and when I started writing, they simply poured out. It talks about how relationships, the world and people around you should be,” the actor says.
Sharif, 37, says the Coronavirus lockdown has taught her to celebrate and value her relationships. “Do some introspection and figure out where you can be better. I believe in finding happiness in the small things in life. We value irrelevant things, but the crux of our life is our relationships and family,” she shares.
The actor is missing her family and friends during this time of Ramzan. “It is more personal this year as I am cooking for iftari, which I would otherwise miss out due to long work days. My brother is staying with me and even my husband (producer Amit Kapoor) fasts with us… so it is beautiful,” she shares.
Sharif finds it amusing that while earlier she would discuss work with her peers from the TV industry, now the chats are mostly about food. “It is so funny that all we talk about is food being prepared at home, by one of us or our family members... We are enjoying the simple life. Earlier, we wished someone on their birthday with a text, but now we are video calling. These gestures have brought us closer,” she says.
Jab Chhaye Mera Jadoo recreated for Main Aur Charles
7:54 AM
BOMBAY TIMES (October 30, 2015)
Asha Bhosle's peppy number
Jab Chhaye Mera Jadoo from Dev Anand's Lootmaar (1980) has been
recreated for writer-director Prawaal Raman's upcoming film, Main Aur
Charles. The new track Jab Chhaye Tera Jadoo, rendered by Kanika Kapoor,
is a situational song that comes in one of the most important
sequences in the film.
Amit Kapoor, who is producing the movie in association with Raju Chadha and Vikram Khakhar, says, “We needed a retro track that instantly transported you to the 80s. The song had to be high on melody and something that would make you groove instantly. It was necessary that the number personified the flamboyance and magic of Charles' character. Jab Chhaye Mera Jadoo fit the bill and it has been my personal favourite, too.“
For Kanika, it was a challenge to record a song that has been a rage. She says, “It wasn't that we had to remix an old song for the modern day. The film is based in the 70s and 80s, so we had to make sure that the song's retro vibe was retained. At the same time, it had to be contemporary for today's listeners. I was also thrilled to feature in a movie for the first time and I'm thankful to the composers Sanjeev-Darshan and the film's team.“
Main Aur Charles, presented by Wave Cinemas Ponty Chadha and produced by Cynozure Networkz, releases October 30.
Amit Kapoor, who is producing the movie in association with Raju Chadha and Vikram Khakhar, says, “We needed a retro track that instantly transported you to the 80s. The song had to be high on melody and something that would make you groove instantly. It was necessary that the number personified the flamboyance and magic of Charles' character. Jab Chhaye Mera Jadoo fit the bill and it has been my personal favourite, too.“
For Kanika, it was a challenge to record a song that has been a rage. She says, “It wasn't that we had to remix an old song for the modern day. The film is based in the 70s and 80s, so we had to make sure that the song's retro vibe was retained. At the same time, it had to be contemporary for today's listeners. I was also thrilled to feature in a movie for the first time and I'm thankful to the composers Sanjeev-Darshan and the film's team.“
Main Aur Charles, presented by Wave Cinemas Ponty Chadha and produced by Cynozure Networkz, releases October 30.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)