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Gulf Today
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Surveen Chawla does not follow a set process to approach her characters
Actress Surveen Chawla, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming streaming series 'Mandala Murders,' has said that she doesn't follow a process to get in and out of a character. The actress recently spoke with IANS, and said that while she doesn't have a process to approach a character, she makes sure to be 100% present mentally in the scene, and do justice to the truth of the moment. However, once the director calls for 'Cut,' the actress easily moves away from it. The actress told IANS, 'I don't have a process. And I don't take myself too seriously. I stopped taking myself too seriously, as Surveen, the person or as Surveen the actor, both. This happened over the course of time. Where I didn't understand the hoo-ha. Or the bubble that I had created in my mind about who I was. I feel it's so important to not have that world around you where you're so engrossed in that bubble. That you can't have a bird's eye view of who you really are. I honestly don't have a process of getting in. Or getting out of one'. The actress further mentioned that a character or a part has ever really lingered on with her after she is done, dusted, completed a part. She continued, 'I think my only process is to just internalise and familiarise myself with what is written on paper. To such a degree that it becomes like second nature. Rather first nature. And then second nature is when I go back home from the set. I think I'm very instinctive, spontaneous'. 'I just kind of get disconnected. There is no part that has hovered around my head. For me it's a job that when I'm at it, I'm just 100% present there', she added. Chawla recently opened up about her role in 'Criminal Justice Season 4,' calling her character Anju Nagpal the 'emotional core' of the series. Chawla shared that Anju is calm and composed on the outside but carries a storm within, making the character both challenging and deeply compelling to portray. In a recent interaction with IANS, the actress shared her thoughts on preparing for her roles and what drew her to the gripping narrative. Reflecting on her character in 'Criminal Justice 4,' Surveen stated, 'See, for me, Anju Nagpal, my character, is the emotional core, the epicentre, the emotional epicenter of the show. And I think she's calm; she's composed. She's in the midst of a storm but not letting it out, not letting it show. She's keeping it all suppressed inside of her.' 'And what drew me to the part, actually, was all of this and much more, which I can't reveal as we speak. But more than just the part, I think it's also the entire team, you know, with such fantastic actors like Pankaj ji, Zeeshan, Shweta, Mitaji, Barkha, and everybody on board.' Indo-Asian News Service
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Bhopal's Kamal Chawla begins title defence with 4-2 win over Bahrain's Jaafar at IBSF 6-Red Snooker Worlds
Kamal Chawla, the defending champion, initiated his 6-Red Snooker title defense at the IBSF World Snooker Championships with a decisive 4-2 victory over Bahrain's Jaafar Alraees in Group 'A'. BHOPAL: International cueist from Bhopal, Kamal Chawla, began his 6-Red Snooker title defence with a 4-2 win over Bahrain's Jaafar Alraees in Group 'A' in the IBSF World Snooker Championships on Saturday. The 45-year-old Kamal showcased his expertise in the world championships. Playing at a steady pace, Chawla demonstrated excellent positioning and shot selection throughout the match. His opening frames were particularly impressive, displaying precise potting and tactical awareness. Despite holding an early advantage, the middle frames proved challenging as Alraees mounted a comeback with some determined play. The Bahraini player capitalised on a few unforced errors to claim two frames, bringing tension to the encounter. Chawla's experience proved crucial in the latter stages of the match. He regained his composure and controlled the table with measured safety play and clinical break-building. The final frame was particularly dominant, with Chawla allowing his opponent only four points. The victory marks a positive start to Chawla's title defence campaign in the championship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo His tactical approach and careful shot selection proved effective in the shorter format of 6-Red snooker, where precision and positional play are paramount. The match statistics reflect Chawla's overall dominance, particularly in the opening and closing frames. His highest break of 43 in the fourth frame demonstrated his ability to construct meaningful scoring opportunities when presented with favourable table positions. This win places Chawla in a strong position in Group 'A', as he continues his quest to retain the championship title. His next matches in the group stage will be crucial in determining his progression to the knockout phases of the tournament.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Stress in Rs 50k-1 lakh price points: Titan's jewellery biz head
File photo MUMBAI: Geopolitical uncertainty and trade tariff jitters are weighing on hiring and new job openings in certain sectors, impacting discretionary spending by consumers across sectors ranging from apparel to auto. In the jewellery space which still has an edge given the intrinsic value gold and diamond hold, spends have been a bit better comparatively but fluctuating gold prices have hit demand in the sub Rs 50,000-1 lakh (pricing) category, said Ajoy Chawla, CEO of jewellery division at Titan. Mass markets are largely bearing the brunt of the surrounding uncertainty at least in the jewellery space; premium and luxury segments continue to fare well. 'Sentiment has been subdued in the lower price points, the customer there is beginning to feel the pinch of high gold prices. 'At the same time, some are going through tough times (referring to factors such as job uncertainty) ….and customerers are a bit under pressure. Uncertainity taking a toll Many international IT/tech companies have been reducing jobs and some of that is kind of flowing back. The volatility that we have come to live with now for the past five-six quarters continues,' Chawla told TOI in an interview on the sidelines of a company event here on Friday, adding that early end of season sales being rolled out by certain firms (across industries) indicate wobbly demand. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo Fluctuating sentiment 'The sentiment is not bad but it is fluctuating…uncertainty affects consumers in different ways. The greatest stress is below Rs 50,000 and 1 lakh segment in both gold and diamond,' Chawla said, pinning hopes on tax breaks to partly lift broader consumption through the course of the year. For Titan which owns brands Tanishq and Zoya, the June quarter has been decent but it could have been better, said Chawla who is set to take over as the MD of Titan from Jan 1. Consumers in the mass segment may shift to jewellery with lesser gold content and light weight items and the industry as a whole will need to innovate to boost demand in the near-term. 'We are getting people used to lower caratage products in gold. We have piloted it in the North and the East and the initial response has been good. All the fundamentals of the India growth story are here. We have to stimulate demand in the short run, manage our inventory and gold prices with agility,' Chawla said. There's also a push to bolster the trust of people in diamonds which only has a 15% penetration in India. To this end, Tanishq has partnered with De Beers Group to set up diamonds expertise centres across its stores. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Haryana gets govt staff to vacate 34 houses, 24 others in Panchkula served notice
The Haryana government has intensified efforts to get houses allotted to its officials in Panchkula vacate in order to re-allocate them to judicial officers and employees, as per a recent direction of the high court. A senior government officer told The Indian Express on Thursday that '34 out of the 58 identified houses have already been vacated by government staffers,' and 'notices have been issued to the occupants of the remaining 24 houses.' The officer added, 'They have been asked to vacate the houses by July 22 to ensure compliance with the high court's orders.' On Tuesday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the state government to reallocate 58 government quarters — currently occupied by employees from other departments — to judicial officers and staff within a week. 'To the extent of the Chief Secretary admitting that 58 houses are deficient in the 15 per cent pool reserved for judiciary, contempt appears to be, prima facie, made out,' the Bench had observed. The court warned that failure to comply would result in the dismissal of the Haryan Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi's appeal against contempt proceedings. The court's direction came alongside an order for charges to be framed against Chief Secretary for non-compliance with a 2011 court ruling that mandated the reservation of 15% of general pool government quarters for judicial officers and court staff, in in line with recommendations of the Shetty Commission and the Supreme Court. Following these directions, the Haryana Public Works Department (PWD) got 30 houses vacated in a jiffy. Sources said the department has reported the vacancy of 27 houses to the District and Sessions Judge of Panchkula. A senior officer stated, 'We have issued vacation notices to current occupants based on the 'last come, first go' principle. The notice period is about to end. These employees live with their families and, naturally, need time to find alternative accommodation, which may be the reason for the delay in vacating the houses.' The contempt petition was filed by Rajesh Chawla, an employee of Panchkula District court, in October 2016, alleging wilful defiance of the high court's September 7, 2011, order directing the Haryana government to implement the Shetty Commission's recommendations and earmark 15 per cent of general pool government housing for judicial employees. Chawla had alleged that the government misrepresented facts by claiming to have allotted 38 houses from the district pool in Panchkula, whereas the directive pertained to the general pool comprising quarters in both Panchkula and Chandigarh. Arshdeep Bhullar, counsel for Chawla in the High Court, reiterated that 'as per the order, the 58 houses must be vacated within one week.' Sukhbir Siwach's extensive and in-depth coverage of farmer agitation against three farm laws during 2020-21 drew widespread attention. ... Read More
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Piyush Chawla Praises India's Spirited Show Against England: 'Credit Goes To...'
Former India spinner Piyush Chawla praised the Indian team's spirited performance in the Lord's Test against England, despite a thrilling 22-run loss in the third Test. Former India spinner Piyush Chawla has lavished praise on the Indian team's spirited performance in the Lord's Test against England, commending the collective effort of the young team throughout the three Tests. 'Whether you win or lose, there is a discussion, but honestly speaking, India played good cricket in this series," Chawla told IANS. 'There were a lot of young players, but the way the Indian team is playing cricket, I think a lot of credit goes to the boys," he said. Chawla avoided singling out individual achievements, choosing instead to highlight the team's overall strength. 'When 11 players come down on the ground, you can't point out one that I expect from him. He is one of the best players in India — that's why he is on the field," he noted. 'So I won't take the name of one and do anything unfair. Hope is with everyone when you come down on the ground." India made a brilliant comeback in the second Test after suffering a five-wicket loss to England in the series opener at Leeds. With a steady bowling performance and improved fielding, the visitors bowled England out for 271 on the final day to bag a memorable win against England with more than a session to spare. However, the hosts clinched a thrilling 22-run victory over India on the final day of the third Test at Lord's, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Monday. Resuming from 58/4 on the final day, England's fast bowlers maintained their accuracy as India were eight down by lunch. But Ravindra Jadeja remained undeterred, hitting a gritty and magnificent 61 not out off 181 balls, stitching patient and resolute stands of 30, 35 and 23 with Nitish Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj, respectively, to bring India close. Despite Jadeja and the lower-order giving their all, India fell agonisingly short of a miraculous victory, bowled out for 170 in 74.5 overs. Defending a target of 193, Jofra Archer (3-55) and Ben Stokes (3-48) took three wickets each, with Brydon Carse (2-30) and Chris Woakes (1-21) providing solid support to complete the job for the home side. With IANS Inputs view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
