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IT IS a known fact that Salman Khan's family are the best hosts in Bollywood. But the afternoon at their Bandra residence beat everything else, simply because it was more than just a party, it was a do organised by kids and one with a purpose.
And Bollywood's handsome hunk Salman took a backseat for once, as his 10-year-old niece Alizeh —daughter of Alvira and Atull Agnihotri and her three friends Aanana, Aaliya and Sia held fort at the exhibition-cum-workshop of their artistic creations (ceramic and beaded jewellery), the proceeds of which will go to the Shivananda math.
The terrible heat outside didn't deter other kids from coming in to learn the trade tricks in the Khan household, which had transformed into a learning centre for the afternoon. Young Alizeh was in complete control, taking orders from customers and making things on the spot. "I feel I have a creative bent of mind, especially when it comes to drawing and pottery. I think I am inspired by Salman mamu. He paints so beautifully," said Alizeh, adding, "Because of my interest in such creative things, my school has also put up my pictures on the soft board. I am called to help out students who are interested in such kind of art."
Salma Khan and Alvira played the perfect hosts, looking after everyone with home-made tea, coffee, sandwiches and wafers. "The credit for putting this up goes to mom's friend Krishna Raj Kapoor. On one of her visits home, I happened to show her a ceramic piece by Alizeh, and I couldn't believe when she offered to buy it. That's when she suggested we put up a workshop as well for kids. I think it's a fantastic way for young children to channelise their energy in the right direction," said proud mother Alvira.
Interestingly, Alizeh has inspired mother Alvira and grandmother Salma to join pottery classes. "I see a lot of me in Alizeh. She's very inclined towards homely yet creative stuff, just like me. I love to paint and now I am hooked to ceramic pottery too," smiled Alvira.
Deanne Pandey came in early to support her daughter Aanana in making the beaded jewellery. Niharika Khan and her two little daughters Tahura and Zohra stuck to the ceramic painting brush all afternoon. Salman walked in later in the afternoon, and caught up with old friend Sangeeta Bijlani and Gauri Khan, amongst others. He purposely kept a low profile, shying away from the camera, letting the four young girls take their much-deserved dues. Salim Khan, Helen, Seema and Sohail Khan, Arpita Khan, Nilofer Amrohi, Bhavna Pandey and Chhaya Momaya were also present, enjoying the kiddie afternoon.
Film on Salman Khan's black buck shooting
FILMMAKER RANJIT Sharma has decided to make a movie on Salman Khan's shooting of the endangered black buck that sent the Bollywood hero to prison for 71 hours.
The actor is facing trial in a Jodhpur court on charges of killing a black buck and chinkaras (Indian gazel) while shooting for 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' in 1992.
Salman was sentenced to imprisonment in April last year. After spending 71 hours in jail as prisoner number 210, Salman won bail from a higher court.
"Quaidi Number 210", the movie based on the case, is expected to star real characters, including the lawyers who are fighting the case. Jodhpur-based Kamal Srimali has written the script for the film.
Sharma was in Jodhpur recently to finalise locations and sign characters.
"Barring Rahul Roy, who will play Salman in the film, we wish to cast real characters of the story to make the film as original as possible," Sharma said. He added that the Jodhpur central jail administration had granted him permission to shoot inside the prison.
City Times
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