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“I am not a magician, plastic surgeon or a converter. I take the raw material and use my eyes, sense of proportion and talent to bring out the best features which already exists in the natural beauty. You need to use your senses to analyze what suits a person rather than take it out of a formula. It is a creative and evolving process,” noted the make up guru who had worked with top artistes like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Vidya Balan, Raveena Tandon and many others.
According to Cory Bollywood make up had changed drastically and dramatically over the years. The cosmetic industry is thriving and external factors like globalization, an influx of producers, sophisticated directors, technical crew, cast and advanced technology had contributed to the change. “Healthy skin is a very important factor. Many actors are too lazy to give time to revitalize their skin. “They over-work and do not drink enough water, take vitamins, eat a balanced diet or exercise. Many rely on genetics but it is a combination of all these aspects which is the path to a glowing skin,” Cory said revealing that male actors like Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Shahid Kapur and John Abraham are more aware of maintaining good skin than their female counterparts. Cory’s fascination with make up rooted from watching his grandmother and mother applying make up. “They were both particular about their grooming. I learnt the art then while playing around with their cosmetics,” said Cory who had been managing his father’s wholesale liquor business before making his break in tinsel town.
Speaking on moments in which make up artists have worked wonders Cory says, “if an actor’s features are in the correct proportion, the make up artist can use his or her skills to make the individual look like a million bucks! Nargis Dutt used to have very masculine features but look what great camera work, lighting, styling and sheer acting talent made her look like on screen.” He says that Raveena Tandon is one artiste who went for a more dazzling phrase by taking his tips to heart.
“I did her eyebrows for the very first time in her life. I told her not to worry about her nose. I told her how to combine dark eyes and light lips and light eyes and dark lips. The other person who took my advice seriously a long time ago was Salman Khan. I told him how he needed to hold himself taller. There are a few things a man should do to look sophisticated, like use a deodorant and mouthwash.” How best can one translate reel life make-up to real life? “Find an identifiable person that you actually resemble. Do not just go chasing your dreams and desires; be realistic. Then emulate and observe. Look at magazines, check out interviews and find out where your personal individual styling stands. Read tips and learn more about them,” he said. He adds that there s no mantra for applying foundation. It should come with the practiced eye. The base should be close to the actor’s, model’s or bride’s skin tone. He does not believe in using fairness products or bleaching to enhance one’s beauty. “I see glamour and potentiality in every face. My job is to highlight the best features. Most Asians think being dark or tanned is bad. That’s their biggest complex. Learn to love your skin tone, only then can you highlight it,” he stressed. Cory was in Sri Lanka on an invitation by SLAHAB to conduct a workshop on bridal make up. Challenges after Sinhawalokanaya
Hit filmmaker Udayakantha Warnasuriya’s latest movie Challanges will hit Savoy cinema after Sinhawalokanaya. The movie is based on a tale in which a youth learns how to overcome life’s trials through experience. It stresses on the fact that life is no bead of roses. It is only through hard work that one is able to triumph in matters of the heart and life. Ranuk leads a carefree existence, enjoying the spirit of youthful existence till he sets eyes on Sharanya. Suddenly his whole life is centered around her and winning over her hand becomes his passion. The main hurdle is her handsome cousin, Kishan. Whatever Ranuk does Kishan seems to be scoring more points. Ranuk finally realizes the wisdom behind his father’s words and uses his knowledge to woo his lady love. The movie stars Roshan Ranawana and Pubudu Chathuranga in lead roles backed by Lucky Dias, Vasanthi Chathurani, Sangeetha Weeraratne, Sarath chandrasiri and others. Sheshadri Priyasad enters cinema with Challenges. The story is by Udayakantha. Jayantha Gunawardana is the cameraman. The assistant director is Donald Jayantha. Pravin Jayaratne is the editor. Udayakantha is currently working on another film titled Senasuru Maruwa. RJ Umayangana and Sandali enter reel
Editor turned director Densil Jayaweera’s maiden movie which had been titled Dase Disnaya began work with a muhurath ceremony recently. Udith Abeyratne, Sandali Sulakkana, Umayangana Wickramasinghe and Chandika Nanayakkara will take on the lead roles. This is the firs time Umayangana and Sandali will be acting in a film. The other roles will be portrayed by Vijayaratne Warakagoda, Veena Jayakody, Janak Premalal, Rodney Warnakula, Rajasinghe Loluwagoda, Gamini Jayalath, Manohari Wimalatunga, Sriyani Mahawatte, Gunawardena Hettiarachchi, Mihiri Sirithilake, Chami Senanayake and Udara Laksarana. Ranjith Jayasinghe is the assistant director, M A Gafur is the cameraman, Sarath de Alwis is the music director, Gamini Costa is the make up artist and Prasad Udagasooriya is the art director. The lyrics are penned by Dr Ajantha Ranasinghe and Saman Chandranath Weerasinghe while Buddhika Ushan, Nilupuli Dilhara and Senanai Panchamaduri had rendered their voices for the songs. The story, dialogs and screenplay is by the director. Sudath Dharmapriya and Upul Priyantha are the producers on Dase Disnaya. RJ Oublier Cheyenne at AF de Kotte
Cheyenne, a young journalist who has lost her job, decides to leave Paris to live in the countryside. She also leaves behind her the woman she loved. How do we reconcile what we want with what we are able to do? What we think with what we act? Oublier Cheyenne is a fable about today’s precarious state of the youth, the need for a change and the power of love. Directed by Valérie Minetto this 1h 26 min 2006 film stars Mila Dekker, Aurélia Petit, Malik Zidi, Luc Leclerc du Sablon. Entrance free.
Anupama back on screen
Prof Sunil Ariyaratne’s maiden cinema direction Anupama is once again unspooling on the silver screen. The movie is screening again at Ritz cinema, Borella. Vijaya Kumaratunga, Malini Fonseka, Suvineetha Weerasinghe, Piyasena Ahangama and Amarasiri Kalansooriya comprise the cast. The story is by Daya Rajapaksa. Anupama is produced by Lionel Fernando.
JLo’s sister is Bollywood item girl!
Hollywood diva Jennifer Lopez and her lesser-known cousin sister, Caterina Lopez have oodles of Latino charm. Caterina is in Mumbai to flaunt her sexy curves in an item number for a film titled Bhindi Bazaar Inc. The song is quite raunchy with lyrics like “taan ke seena...ho ja kameena,” but for Caterina it is the opportunity to dance on a Bollywood song and get familiar with the Hindi film industry. Caterina also has a huge crush on the king of romance Shah Rukh Khan. Planetradiocity
Ridma-CEL liaison
Good times are ahead. The Sinhala cinema industry is on a gradual upward movement. The Ridma and CEL circuits which functioned as one some years ago have once again joined hands to bring movies for movie buffs. Their maiden effort was Ashoka Handagama’s Vidu which will be screened in turn in both circuits. Nirmala Rjapaksa’s Pitasakvala Abhirahasa will follow with Lakshaman Arachchige’s Davala Pavura, Kusum Chandrasiri Gamage’s Muthu Salamba, Sanath Abeysekara’s Mahindagamanaya, Nalin Rajapaksa’s Angara Dangara, Udayakantha Warnasuriya’s Ran Kevita 2, Lal Priyadeva’s Kivvath Nahi Nokivvath Nahi, Tisara Imbulana’s Nino Live, Boodi Keerthisena’s Maatha, Nilantha Hapanarachchi’s Teja and Lalith Pannipitiya’s Sangili on tow. Ridma’s alliance with CEL means that more than 150 cinemas will begin telecasting the films taken up by the circuits. Cinema halls which have been shut down will also be opened. A new cienma hall will be opened in Kilinochchi RJ |
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French filmOublier Cheyenne will be screening at Alliance Francaise
de Kotte, 139, Jawatte Road, Colombo 05, on February 11 at 6 pm 
