www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia 09 JAIPUR | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 Chitra Singhal, hailing from Ghaziabad is an all-rounder who believes in the power of discipline, following one’s passion and most of all, fuelling one’s dreams! OF DREAMS, DISCIPLINE & DARING... hitra, as her name suggests, is a bright and dynamic model who is certainly the ‘ace of all’. A student of life, she takes pride in her multi- farious career streams. Dancing away to the happy tunes, Chitra is definitely on her way to the bigger things in life. In an exclusive con- versation with City First, she happily gave us a sneak- peek into a day in her life and all that she lives for. Q: Tell us something about yourself. A: I am a ball of vibrating energy, ready to explore new opportuni- ties. I am currently pursuing my MBA and I am a former CA stu- dent. Apart from that, I am pas- sionate about dancing. Q: When did you decide to take up modelling? A: This started when I was 20 and pursuing CA. I did my first ramp walk in a CA Fest and I remember being praised by the photographers. Since then, I was fascinated to become a model that I started blogging. Q: What are your future plans? A: I am planning to start my You- Tube channel and a dance studio. Q: If not a model, what would you be? A: I would be a CA. I would also continue my passion for dance. Q: What are your greatest sources of inspiration? A: My dad and mom are my big- gest inspiration as they taught us discipline. Another inspira- tion has been my mentor, sister Ruphina from my Convent school who played a major role in building the person I am to- day. Q: Anything else you would like to share with the audience? A: “Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference.” POORVI SINGHAL [email protected]C
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JAIPUR | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
Chitra Singhal, hailing from Ghaziabad is an all-rounder who believes in the power of
discipline, following one’s passion and most of all, fuelling one’s dreams!
OF DREAMS, DISCIPLINE &
DARING...
hitra, as her name suggests, is a bright and dynamic model who is certainly the ‘ace of all’. A student of life, she takes pride in her multi-
farious career streams. Dancing away to the happy tunes, Chitra is definitely on her way to the bigger things in life. In an exclusive con-versation with City First, she happily gave us a sneak-peek into a day in her life and all that she lives for.
Q: Tell us something about yourself. A: I am a ball of vibrating energy, ready to explore new opportuni-ties. I am currently pursuing my MBA and I am a former CA stu-dent. Apart from that, I am pas-sionate about dancing.
Q: When did you decide to take up modelling? A: This started when I was 20 and pursuing CA. I did my first ramp walk in a CA Fest and I remember being praised by the photographers. Since then, I was fascinated to become a model that I started blogging.
Q: What are your future plans? A: I am planning to start my You-Tube channel and a dance studio.
Q: If not a model, what would you be? A: I would be a CA. I would also continue my passion for dance.
Q: What are your greatest sources of inspiration? A: My dad and mom are my big-gest inspiration as they taught us discipline. Another inspira-tion has been my mentor, sister Ruphina from my Convent school who played a major role in building the person I am to-day.
Q: Anything else you would like to share with the audience?A: “Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference.”
ne day a Lady from Delhi rang me up and in-quired about our forthcom-ing Dev Festival and before I
could invite her she her-self said that I am com-ing with my 5-6 friends and shall join the cele-brations of Dev Saab’s Birthday. I was sur-prised at the informal conversation as if she knew me for years. She told me that she was heading a group in Delhi to celebrate Dev Saab and all were very ardent fans of Dev Saab.
And her passion is taking her this year to Udaipur where she plans to shoot a scene in which Raju Guide was follow-ing Rozy in a Bazar with
her Ghungroo in her feet and public watch-ing leaving their shops. And an associate of her, who walks and speaks like Dev Anand shall be the co-actor in the scene.
It was a very memora-ble scene in the film Guide and she wants to reshoot it after 55 years. This is the height of the fanfare of the Ever-green Dev Anand.
When we talk of those who had the good for-tune of working with the Legend we get to know more and more each time about the Per-sona of him—his disci-plined life, his manner-ism, his simplicity, his religious devotion to his work and his optimism. A lot can be said about each of these character-istics of Dev Saab and we can understand their love for him. But what is all the more surprising is the madness in the fans who never met him or were close to him in any sense.
A fan from Udaipur still remembers with fondness the Udaipur Shooting of Guide---Where the song kanto se kheench ke ye aanchal was shot, This song starts from side roads of Udaipur going to nearby
villages, then goes to Chittorgarh Fort, Gaumukh, Vijay Stambh. Interesting to know that the truck
used was of the owner of Sadhna Hotel. Where other songs were shot and he takes pride in saying that he was in the
audience of Piya tose naina lage re. He remi-nisces that Dev Saab stopped near his house and he met him. Another
fan Durga Parhad from Jaipur relates that he was at the Railway Sta-tion when the train scene was shot with Raju Guide.
Films have been made for decades but remem-bering the minute de-tails of a film that was released in 1964 is just because of the crazy fan following of the Legend called Dev Anand. When I started this journey of showcasing my fancy for the Hero from JKK in Jaipur in the year 2014. I never had the idea that we shall be able to fill all the seats in the two hundred plus seat hall. My children and my wife bowed before my passion to do it. But people liked it so much that those who were sceptical about what I was going to show-case joined us. Their support gave me strength and a group of friends came forward and we got a society reg-istered, The Ever-green Dev Anand Soci-ety. This year it is our 6th Jaipur Dev Festival. These few years have given me the chance to
meet and interact with Dev Fans across India. But every time I find the next Fan, I feel he is more passionate about one or the other thing of Dev Saab to follow.
A guy met me yester-day and told me that he was fond of wearing Shirts with Dev Collars in his college days. But once what happened that the tailor master forgot to make it that way. And he adds that “My dreams were shat-tered to showcase my-self in marriage. So the same night I with some friends went to the tai-lor’s shop with cricket bats in hands and smashed all his fancy lights outside the show-room.” This was and this is the craze of gen-erations.
A lady settled in the USA is doing her PhD on Dev Anand and God knows how much con-tent she has on the Leg-end. A group of elite intellectual people ex-change around 100 messages on their WhatsApp Group daily and all messages with full content and au-thenticity.
This is because of the positivity and his atti-tude of romance to-wards life. He was known for his innovations, find-ing and launching new faces in his films. He nev-er looked back and la-mented on any of his less acclaimed films. He was a down to earth person, loving his subordinates and co-actors and yet a man of Aristocratic hab-its, his English accent and lifestyle. In 1923 we shall celebrate his 100th birthday with full fan-fare. Amen.
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FACE
OF TH
E DAY
ANJIMA, Model
LEOJULY 24 - AUGUST 23
This is an excellent day to spend time with family. Good planning will see you complete a task at work in
record time. Your reputation is likely to boost your image on the social front. Monetary front grows strong for some. You enjoy excellent health. Those seeking love might get lucky.
LIBRA SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22
A celebration can fi nd you in your element today. Praise and honour are likely to greet you in
something that you have managed to achieve. You will be a pillar of strength to a friend or associate. A good day at work is foreseen as you make your mark.
ARIESMAR 21 - APR 20
Some positive changes can be expected on the home front. This seems a good day for job seekers. New
avenues for earning open up as you get more determined. Fitness through extra efforts is assured for the deskbound. If you are in love, chances of making an exciting plan.
SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 22
A family youngster is likely to do you proud. Your strategy to promote yourself on the professional front will
bear fruits. You may need to speed up things on the academic front. On the social front, the day fi nds you in your element. Something special awaits you on the romantic front today.
GEMINIMAY 21 - JUNE 21
Some favourable developments on the social front are foreseen. Buying new furniture or a major
appliance is possible. With good networking, a prized posting can be yours .Those trying to get back their money will succeed. A healthy phase of life begins for some.
AQUARIUSJAN 21 - FEB 19
Your own happiness is in your hands today. Spouse may need her space, respect that. This is a favourable day
for completing pending jobs. Financially, no problems are foreseen. It is best to avoid outside food. Those in love with the adventures are likely to chase the excitement very soon.
TAURUSAPR 21 - MAY 20
You may wait for someone’s invitation for a trip. You will fi nd family life more than fulfi lling. A
senior is likely to put in a good word for you to the higher ups. Financially, you will be able to consolidate your position. Exercise care in matters of health.
CAPRICORNDEC 23 - JAN 20
Good advice may be required to make a profi table investment. A journey is likely to take you
down the memory lane. Some of you may start a long pending construc-tion work at home. Winning the affections of the one you secretly love will brighten your mood.
VIRGOAUG 24 - SEP 23
You may get busy organising something on the social front. You may need to put your ideas into
action, if you want to prove yourself. A party may be thrown in your honour at work. Past investments start giving good returns. Health-wise a good day is foreseen.
CANCERJUNE 22 - JULY 23
Good tidings of your well wishers will keep you going on the professional front. You are likely to take
up someone’s cause and earn appreciation from all quarters on the social front. Remaining on the good side of those who matter on the academic front will help you achieve.
PISCESFEB20 - MARCH 20
Appreciation is in store for some homemakers. Those looking for buying a house can get a good bargain. A
professional victory is yours if you play your cards well today. Those in business will be able to maintain good earning. You are likely to enjoy good health.
SCORPIOOCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22
This is the time when you enjoy yourself with a new group of friends or colleagues. A change of job
is likely to give you better salary and perks. Those in business will soon get a chance to make profi ts. A new deal is likely to come through and give you a taste of success.
YOUR DAY
Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva
RAVI KAMRAPresident, The Evergreen Dev Anand Society
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Mortal Man, Immortal
MEMORIES
Late Dev Anand
Late Arjun Prajapati and Zeenat Aman with the bust of Dev Anand at JKK. —FILE PHOTO
During the live session of Jaipur Dev Festival
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If little Van-shi could speak…
“I love it when Papa takes me to the park and lets me play
on my favourite swings. It is so much fun. I also
love to lick choco-lates and enjoy
when Mumma gives me one af-
ter dinner. Yum!”
We are three sisters, making our home a madhouse to live in! I remember Mumma bringing us
piggy banks made out of mitti to have savings but, I used to poke the scissor blades inside the hole and squeeze out all the 500, 1000 rupee notes from it. I was caught red-handed but, I remem-ber it fondly. Not just that, we used to even dilute each others’ Frooties with water for some leg pullin! Another funny thing is that I was a sleepwalker. During some random drainage constructions in my house, I slept with my leg tied with my mum-ma’s to avoid falling into the open drain holes. —MALVIKA BHATI
Every time our entire family goes out for any parties, weddings or functions, my dad introduces my elder sister, brother and me
to the guests. And, the thing is that my sister Sakshi is mumma’s carbon copy, they look way too similar. Even Yash, my brother has features similar to my parents. But, everyone says that I am an exception. I look nowhere close to any of my family members. People often joke around and have a hard time believing that I am really ‘my parent’s daughter!’
—NUPUR KOTHARI
Ihad Supriya when I was 35, so naturally, it was hard for me to
bring a baby into the world because of the complications of my age. Fourteen hours had gone by in pain, the doctors gave up, people around me were tired, I was tired and I almost lost hope but there she was crying her little ounce of pain, (FINALLY)! I held her closely, she was my miracle and she will always be.
—SISLI AIND
This one time, there were 2 dress options that I was showing
to papa. One was like a half-sleeve length dress and the other was a cut-sleeved one, like 4 centimeters shorter. So, he found the half-sleeve length dress okay but I knew for a fact that the sleeveless one was way better. But, papa being papa, he goes, “Beta, don’t wear cut-sleeves, mosquitoes will bite you!” Because, that 4 centime-ters extra revealing skin is all that mosquitoes are after, right Pa? That was the last time I discussed dresses with him!
—RASHI AGARWAL
Our family of four has gone on countless trips, drives, and headache-like weddings. But a night we’ll never forget is the one where we got our dog, Basha. Dad
had gone and picked up the most quiet, shy dog from the basket and immediately declared him ‘The Chosen One,’ while we were brimming with ‘Awwww’s’ but also ‘Abhi door rakh!’ Well now, our family of fi ve goes on many countless trips but slightly less weddings. Because… Basha ka kon dhyaan rakhega?
eing a daughter in a Marwari Indian joint family is no easy feat and no, I am not talking about
silly high-school cur-fews! I’m talking “don’t wear ripped jeans, it is a sign of poverty” and “Touch feet, Namaste is just a formality” kind of baseless, often hilari-ous and always aug-mentative punches that your parents smash you with every minute of your exist-ence. “Well, I can see some aggressive nod-dings already!”
Mellowing down the mood, this Inter-national Daughter’s Day, yours truly is all set to chuckle your funny bones with some crazy, a few awk-ward and other goofy memories of dear daughters with their parents that will sure-ly make you think of your own “Oh Gosh! How did they find out?” kinda stories and feel free to in-dulge in this hearty poetry as penned by our dear reader on this lovely occasion.
CITY FIRST, OPENING A TRUNK OF HAPPY MEMORIES WITH DAUGHTERS FROM DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE, WHO SHARED THEIR MOST CHUCKLESOME
MEMORIES WITH THEIR DEAR PARENTS!
HAPPY DAUGHTERS DAY
Nothing remains the Same....is the most common phrase That the world wants to make us learn......wheather We learn it the Hard way or with our wisdom.....But slight CHANGE HERE my Baby, my love, MY DAUGHTERUnlike the World Mumma has something different to say,Things won’t change....Not even when you will be able to eat your meals Yourself....Not even when you will be able to find all your things Yourself....Not even when u will comb n style your hair by Yourself....Not even when u will get up after a fall by Yourself.....Not even when u touch the biggest success or Downfall by Yourself....Not even when you will learn to wipe your tears by Yourself....Not even when you will fall a asleep by Yourself...In short YOU WILL BE ON YOUR OWN...Yesss...It may be 6yrs or26 or 36 or 46 There will be a lady right behind You to tell “ Beta.....kya kar rahi ho....What’s wrong with you.In short Being a Mother, I feel my most cautious and Golden years spent with my live cracker sleeping next to me.....
I choose her for today.....I hope when it’s her turn she CHOOSES ME BACKBut I hope one day NOTHING WILL
CHANGE FROM HER SIDE TOO....When in a crowd of 1000’s she comes straight running to me tell me “Mumma...meri Pin thik kardo...or mere lag gyi”....or just to give a Hug me n Jump on me while
I’m wearing a heavy saree with 10 pins tucked in....
—Anupama Purohit
Ionce went to a temple with my parents and searching for my chappal, I got lost in the crowd. I started crying very loudly and soon
enough, a policeman took me to the station. I was crying very loudly so, he gave me some choco-lates and ice-cream to keep me entertained. After half an hour, Papa came to pick me up and when the cop asked me if he were my father, I denied on the face because I had not fi nished my ice-cream. It was my favorite thing to eat as a child so, I wanted to relish it, no matter what! Oh god, I denied knowing Papa completely.
—SURUCHI GUPTA
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DaughtersDaughters
on a chuckle ride!
Suruchi with Santosh Kumar Agarwal
Nupur with Vijay Chand & Renu Kothari
Sisli with Sr Supriya Aind
Rashi with Kulbhushan Agarwal
Dyumna and Prisha with Nisha & Vinit Chabbra alongisde Basha
Bheeni Purohit
Vanshika Gupta
Rajkumari
(L-R) Malvika, Rajshree and Rimjhim
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CITY BUZZGET VACCINATED
STAY MASKED
BEAUTY BUZZ!T
he Grand Finale of the Queen of India beauty pageant, organ-
ised by Kalyan and Sons will be held on Sunday, September 26 at Zee Studio, Sitapu-ra. Ace actress Deep-shikha Nagpal will preside over the panel as the judge. Founder and Director Monu Verma paid im-mense gratitude for the success of previous days.
UDAIPUR COUTURE SHOWUDAIPUR COUTURE SHOW
SOME MORE GLIMPSES...!Tete-a-Tete with Kabir Bedi
Renowned Actor Kabir Bedi was in Jaipur to launch his autobiography ‘Stories I must Tell - The Emotional
Life of Kabir Bedi’ as a part of the 50th birthday celebrations of Vishaal Mathur, a patron of sports and literature on Friday at Hotel Fairmont Jaipur. Jagdeesh Chandra, Narendra Singh, Rishee Miglani, Fairmont Jaipur GM Ra-jiv Kapoor, Aditi Nagar launched the book on the occasion. An af-ter-party, champagne brunch of the same was held on Saturday. Various dignitaries, who’s who of the fashion industry graced the event.
A BOOST FOR CYCLING
IIEMR, Jaipur under the joint aegis of District Vaish Fed-eration Central and
Rotary Club Jaipur Cit-izens is going to cele-brate World Tourism Day with Health and Fitness today on Sep-tember 26 with AU Bank Jaipur cyclothon. AU Bank Jaipur Cyclo-thon Organiser Mukesh Mishra and Organising Committee Chairman Sudhir Jain Godhan told that every year Jaipur Cyclothon pro-gram is organised with the message of staying healthy and fit. This year more than 10000 cyclists from across the
country will participate in the third virtual edi-tion of AU Bank Jaipur Cyclothon.
On the second day of the cycling festival of AU Bank Jaipur Cyclo-thon, Jaipur Cycling Awards were organised at Kalaneri Art Gallery, in which prominent cy-clists of Jaipur were honoured by Commis-sioner Income Tax, Shailendra Sharma; Senior Vice President AU Small Finance, Bank Saurabh Tambi; Founder Abdominal
Cancer Day, Dr Sandeep Jain; Director SGM, JD Maheshwari; Chairman City Vibes, Rajesh Agar-wal; Narishant Sharma and Yogesh Mishra. Ash-sih Sangwan bagged the award in the ‘Motivation-al Rider’ category. The program was hosted by Dr Sadhna Arya and Ra-jeev Malik. The festival was started on Septem-ber 24 by Miss Rajasthan Girls with Art on Cycle. The t-shirt of AU Bank Jaipur Cyclothon was also unveiled on this oc-casion.
WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Jaipur’s Indo-English poet, Jagdeep Singh’s poems will be broadcasted at the JLF London at The British Library today. The poems are from his recently published anthology, ‘My Epitaph’. The video comprising of three of his poems will be shown between 9.15 pm-9.30 pm IST. His entry to the JLF’21 Writers Shorts had been broadcasted in Feb 2021. The same has been selected to be showcased in London.
The western round photoshoot of the Queen of India beauty pageant was held on Saturday at Green Villa Hotel. The divas stunned the august gathering with their ravishing looks. Founder and Director Monu Verma paid his sincere gratitude to all the participants and the audience present on the occasion. He also extended his best wishes to the girls for the Grand Finale to be held today.
