Nick Lepard is a contemporary painter known for his energetic and expressive figurative work.
Style and Technique
Figurative Painting: Lepard focuses primarily on the human figure in his paintings.
Expressive and Process-Oriented: His current style is described as having gusto and verve, moving away from an earlier photorealist approach toward a more courageous, tactile style. His work is very much about the process of moving paint around while still maintaining artistic control over the composition.
Brushwork: His technique is characterized by loose, expressive brushwork and a dynamic application of paint, creating a sense of movement and raw emotion in his figures.
कहीं किसी भाषा में कोई तो शब्द ऐसा होता जो यहाँ के भाव जस का तस वहाँ तक पहुंचा देता पर ये खेद की बात है, ऐसा होता नहीं है... शब्दों की अपनी सीमाएं हैं... अपने बंधन हैं... और जब यूँ चलते हैं शब्द एक स्थान से अपने गंतव्य की ओर तो मार्ग में और भी अन्य ध्वनियाँ साथ हो लेती हैं, या कभी कभी ऐसा भी होता है- कुछ ध्वनियाँ छिटक जाती हैं मूल शब्द से; अपनी समग्रता में तो शब्द नहीं ही पहुँचते हैं मंजिल तक! सम्प्रेषण की सारी समस्याएं और इन समस्यायों से जन्म लेने वाली अन्य भिन्न समस्याएं... जाने क्या उपचार है इसका? शब्द अपना काम करें, पर शब्द और भाषा से परे भी एक ज़मीन हो... जहाँ मौन में बात हो जाए... आपसी समझ और सहजता की वह निधि हो जो हर कठिन परिस्थिति में समाधान लेकर अवतरित हो पाए... काश! (Anupama Pathak)
This video from the channelTabassum Talkiesis a tribute to the legendary Bollywood comedian,Johnny Walker. The host, Tabassum, shares personal anecdotes and insights into the actor's life and career.
Here are the key points from the video:
The Paradoxical Comedian: Tabassum begins by noting the irony that Johnny Walker, despite his on-screen persona (often associated with being intoxicated, as seen in the clip of the song Jangal Mein Mor Naacha [01:00]), never touched alcohol in his real life [00:33]. He lived his life in a state of khumaar (intoxication/joy) without drinking [00:44].
Off-Screen Life and Struggle: The host recalls working with Johnny Walker in many films and doing several live shows across India and the world [02:53]. Johnny Walker shared that his life was a constant struggle: first to earn a living, then to make a name, and finally to maintain the position he had achieved in the industry [03:08].
Family Life: Tabassum reveals that Johnny Walker married the younger sister of the famous actress Shakila [03:33]. His wife's name was Noor, and he also worked with her in several films [03:39].
Philosophy on Life: The comedian believed that every person's life has three phases: childhood, youth, and old age [04:11]. He expressed a great fondness for childhood, which he called the best phase [04:17].
On Old Age: He described old age (Budhapa) as a difficult period that doesn't go away easily and never comes alone, bringing many illnesses with it [05:05].
Humility and Principles: Johnny Walker was a humble person who often credited God's grace (Allah ka karam) for his success, reminding people that he started his life as a simple bus conductor [05:24]. A key characteristic of his comedy was that he never resorted to cheap tricks or vulgar dialogues to make people laugh [05:42].
Lasting Legacy: Tabassum concludes by stating that even today, watching his films and hearing his voice can instantly lift one's mood and relieve pain [05:58].
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This video from the channel Tabassum Talkies is a tribute to the life and career of Nirupa Roy, famously known as Bollywood's favorite mother. The host, Tabassum, shares personal stories and professional details about the actress.
Here is a summary of the key information provided in the video:
Early Life and Entry into Films
Early Life: Nirupa Roy's real name was Kokila Balsara, and she was born in 1931 in Gujarat [01:24]. Her father worked in the railways.
Marriage and Debut: Despite her father being conservative and believing girls should not pursue education [01:46], her fate took a turn when she married Kamal Roy at the age of 15 [02:16]. Her husband was also an actor. In 1946, Kamal Roy saw an advertisement for new faces by a producer named Vishnu Kumar Vyas [02:48]. He went to meet Vyas with his wife, and surprisingly, both Nirupa Roy and her husband got roles in films [02:55].
Initial Career: She started her film journey with Gujarati movies but made her Hindi debut with the mythological film Har Har Mahadev, directed by Jayant Desai [03:35]. The film was a superhit [03:43].
Career Milestones and Roles
Mythological Queen: Nirupa Roy was a prolific actress in mythological films (Devi/Puranic films), having acted in over 400 such films—a significant record [05:02]. She mentioned that she had played the role of Parvati four times [04:33].
Transition to Mother Roles: Although she started as a leading heroine, she later became famous for playing the role of a mother [00:47]. She noted that the fame she received later in her life, playing mother roles, surpassed the fame she received in her youth [00:54].
The Mother of Top Heroes: She became the go-to mother for almost all major top heroes of the time, including Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, and Shashi Kapoor [08:24]. She mentioned that her career actually became busier as she got older [08:18].
Frequent Collaborations: She frequently worked with actors like Ashok Kumar and Manhar Desai [07:34].
Personal Life and Legacy
Personal Happiness: Nirupa Roy expressed her immense happiness with her family, stating that she was very lucky to have a good husband and two good sons, Yogesh and Kiran [02:32, 08:39].
Personal Life: She enjoyed cooking and would personally prepare food for her family even while shooting [08:46].
Demise: She passed away on October 13, 2004 [08:52].
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Smitha Deepak's beginner tutorials are known for focusing on simple, achievable looks using foundational techniques. A typical step-by-step video would likely cover the following sequence:
💄 Beginner Makeup Tutorial by Smitha Deepak: Video Description
This tutorial is designed for complete beginners, emphasizing an easy, everyday look using minimal products and simple blending techniques.
Step 1: Skin Preparation (Prep)
The video usually starts with skin care as the foundation:
Moisture & Prime: She advises applying a light moisturizer, followed by a primer (focusing on the T-zone or any area with large pores) to ensure makeup lasts longer and applies smoothly.
Color Correction (Optional): If needed, she might show how to use a peach or orange corrector under the eyes or around the mouth to neutralize dark circles or pigmentation before foundation.
Step 2: Base Application (Foundation & Concealer)
The focus here is on achieving a natural, flawless skin look:
Foundation: Applying a small amount of lightweight foundation using a damp beauty blender or a flat brush, blending it outwards from the center of the face for an even, non-cakey finish.
Concealer: Applying concealer only to areas that need extra coverage (like under the eyes in an inverted triangle shape) and using a tapping motion to blend it seamlessly.
Setting: Lightly dusting a setting powder over the T-zone and under-eye area using a fluffy brush to prevent creasing.
Step 3: Defining Features (Eyes & Brows)
The eye and brow look is kept simple for beginners:
Brows: Quick tips on filling in eyebrows using a brow pencil or powder—focusing on following the natural shape and using light, feathery strokes for a soft look.
Eyeshadow: Usually, a neutral, single eyeshadow shade (like a soft brown or nude) is applied across the entire lid and blended into the crease to add depth without complexity.
Liner & Mascara: Applying a simple thin line of eyeliner (liquid or pencil) close to the lash line, followed by generous coats of mascara to open up the eyes.
Step 4: Adding Color and Dimension (Blush & Contour)
This step adds life and dimension back into the face:
Contour/Bronzer (Gentle): Lightly sweeping a bronzer or a cool-toned contour powder under the cheekbones, along the temples, and under the jawline to add warmth and definition.
Blush: Applying a soft blush (cream or powder) to the apples of the cheeks and blending it upwards towards the temples for a youthful glow.
Highlighter (Subtle): A small amount of highlighter is often applied to the high points of the face (tops of cheekbones, tip of the nose, and inner corner of the eyes).
Step 5: Finishing Touch (Lips)
Lips: The look is completed with a simple application of a nude or everyday lip shade, often starting with a lip liner for definition, followed by a coordinating lipstick or gloss.
The video concludes with a close-up of the final, polished yet simple look, offering encouragement to beginners to practice these techniques.
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