LOVE SEX AUR DHOKHA 2 is the story of modern relationships and self-discovery in the high-tech age. The film consists of three tracks. Noor (Paritosh Tiwari) is a transgender who has participated in a voyeuristic reality show, ‘Truth Yaa Naach’, hosted by Mouni Roy (Mouni Roy) and judged by Prem Desi (Anu Malik), Tusshar (Tusshar Kapoor) and Sophie (Sophie Choudry). In order to increase her chances of winning, Noor is persuaded to get her mother (Swaroopa Ghosh) on the show. The daughter and the mother haven’t spoken in two years. Yet, the mother decides to appear on the show. Meanwhile, the showrunners are happy with the ratings that Noor is getting for the show. But at the same time, they are under pressure since their sponsor wants to target a family-friendly audience. The second track is of Kullu Vishwakarma (Bonita Rajpurohit), who works at Ojaswi Udyog Limited metro station, which is wholly run by transgenders under the leadership of Lovina Singh (Swastika Mukherjee). One day, Kullu is found badly injured in an abandoned site. She refuses to elaborate on how she got assaulted and who is behind it. Lovina tries to find the truth and she gets the shock of her life. The final track is of a game vlogger Shubham aka Game Paapi (Abhinav Singh). He is all set to achieve 10 million followers. While live streaming a game, an anonymous account by the name of ‘Full Moon’ leaks pictures of him having sex with another man. A shocked Shubham tries to clarify that it’s a fake video but no one is ready to listen. What happens next forms the rest of these tracks in the film.

Star Cast: Paritosh Tiwari, Bonita Rajpurohit, Abhinav Singh, Swaroopa Ghosh, Swastika Mukherjee.

Director: Dibakar Banerjee.

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Dibakar Banerjee’s direction is weak. There are several moments where the viewers will be left scratching their heads. And the scenes that make sense are not as impactful. The first track has its share of arresting moments. But the impact is limited as it’s akin to watching a show like ‘Bigg Boss’ on the big screen. Thankfully, the track ends on an amusing note. The second track seems intriguing. However, the writers and director leave many questions unanswered. The third track goes above the head and no attempt is made to simplify the proceedings. Dibakar, it seems assumed that everyone will be able to comprehend and sadly, that doesn’t happen. The performances save the day to some extent. Paritosh Tiwari plays a difficult role with ease. The same applies to Bonita Rajpurohit. Her dialogue delivery and breakdown scenes are spot on. Abhinav Singh gets into the skin of his character and essays it as if he’s been a vlogger all his life. Swastika Mukherjee has a crucial part and she is terrific, as always.

On the whole, LOVE SEX AUR DHOKHA 2 fails to make an impact as it’s too confusing. At the box office, it will turn out to be a disaster due to limited hype and niche appeal.

Beachwood, OH, USA, April 18, 2024 — A mixed media collaboration artwork between Dale Chihuly and Italo Scanga, a rare early lithograph by M.C. Escher, original paintings by Julian Stanczak and Sir Henry Raeburn, and three stoneware vessels by Claude Conover are all part of Neue Auctions’ online-only Art in Bloom auction slated for Saturday, April 27th, starting at 10 am Eastern time.

“The catalog is loaded with contemporary art glass, including pieces by Chihuly, Kirkpatrick, Mace, Scanga, Brock, Weinberg, Carlson, Francis, Leppla, Novotny, Roubicek and Smith, as well as the fine contemporary by painting Stanczak and the antique portrait by Raeburn, plus sculpture and fine objects – 364 lots in total,” said Bridget McWilliams of Neue Auctions.

The mixed media glass construction collaboration between Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) and Italo Scanga (Italian/American, 1932-2001) is a 1995 work titled Pinball Machine. It incorporates painted cast iron, blown glass, painted found objects and cast and painted found objects, including Chihuly blown glass Ikebana Flowers and floats, as well as gilded putti.

“Chihuly and Scanga were very close friends and were commissioned to make this piece for our consignor,” Ms. McWilliams said. “The lot includes a fax copy of the proposed drawing.” The artwork, impressive at 85 inches tall and 57 inches in length, is signed by both artists and dated 1995 to the cast iron base. It’s an expected top lot, with an estimate of $15,000-$25,000.

The 1932 lithograph on paper by Maurits Cornelis (M.C.) Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) is titled Castel Mola and Mount Edna, Sicily. It’s a rare early litho from the artist that’s signed lower left, numbered (“8/24”), and signed and dated in the plate with an “MCE” monogram and date (“12-32”). At 9 inches by 12 inches (less the frame), the litho should bring $12,000-$18,000.

The early acrylic on canvas painting by Polish-born American artist Julian Stanczak (1928-2017) is an untitled work done in 1965, measuring 38 inches by 37 inches as framed. It’s artist inscribed in pencil en verso and nicely framed. The painting was hand-done, before the use of tape, and comes to auction from the estate of a prominent Clevelander (est. $12,000-$18,000).

From the same estate, the oil on canvas Portrait of Henry David Inglis by Sir Henry Raeburn (British/Scotland, 1756-1823) has a canvas size of 30 inches by 25 inches (42 inches by 35 ½ inches as framed). Inglis (1795-1835) was a Scottish travel writer and journalist. The painting, which was sold at auction by Sotheby’s London in 1999, has an estimate of $12,000-$18,000.

The three stoneware vessels by Claude Conover (American, 1907-1994) were consigned from an Oklahoma collection and all three are signed and titled to the base and carry identical estimates of $6,000-$10,000. One, titled Cehnal, is bulbous shouldered form with a cylindrical neck. The other two – titled Verac and Tzots – are both ovoid cylindrical form.

A dazzling flame-worked borosilicate glass sculpture by Brent Kee Young, executed in 2009 and titled Vaulted Variation, is from the artist’s Matrix series and should command $15,000-$20,000. The work is 45 inches tall and 19 inches wide. Young’s work has been featured in 21 museums around the world. The acclaimed glass artist is a Cleveland Institute of Art Professor Emeritus.

Jewelry will be plentiful in the auction and will feature, among others, these lovely pieces:

– A diamond and ruby bracelet in 14k white gold, set with 14 oval faceted rubies (15.04 carats), 28 baguette diamonds (1.48 carats) and 448 round diamonds (7.76 carats) (est. $15,000-$18,000).

– A conch pearl and diamond ring, 14k white gold set, with a 7.45-carat conch pearl of soft pink color, surrounded by 12 fancy cut pear-shaped diamonds with a total diamond weight of 1.04 carats, the shank pave set with 40 diamonds (est. $7,000-$9,000).

– A Brazilian rhodonite and diamond 14k white gold ring, set with a faceted cut Brazilian rhodonite stone of about 9.39 carats, accented by four fancy cut diamonds (.12 carats), two baguettes (.16 carats) and 54 round diamonds (.95 carats) (est. $4,000-$6,000).

There are two bronze sculptures in the sale by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (American, 1880-1980). One, from 1925 titled Crest of the Wave, stands 21 inches tall and is one of the artist’s most popular sculptures, originally cast as a 66-inch-tall fountain (est. $6,000-$9,000). The other, titled Allegra, is from 1929 (est. $3,000-$5,000). Both are signed and raised on marble bases.

Two blown glass vessels by Dante Marioni (American, b. 1964), titled Scarlet and Gray Pair, are both signed and dated 1997. One is 35 ½ inches tall, the other 17 ¾ inches tall (est. $4,000-$5,000). Also, a large abstract wood ash fired ceramic form sculpture by Yasuhisa Kohyama (Japanese, b. 1936), inspired by Shigaraki ware, 19 inches tall, should sell for $3,000-$5,000.

A lithograph on paper by the surrealist master Salvador Dali (1904-1989), titled Symphonie Bicyclette (1970), is artist signed in pencil lower right and numbered lower left. The litho is matted and framed and has an image size of 30 inches by 21 ½ inches (43 inches by 34 inches as framed). The sheet is laid down to Strathmore Watercolor illustration board (est. $6,000-$9,000).

Two wood and glass sculptures by Joey Kirkpatrick (American, b. 1952) and Flora Mace (American, 20th/21st century), will be sold as separate lots, each expected to bring $2,000-$4,000. One, 40 inches tall, shows a torso made of branches over a wood basket spilling blown glass fruits on a shaped wood base. The other, titled Head Leaning (1989), 32 inches tall, depicts a clear blown glass head and a blown glass pear under a painted wood circle and branch form.

Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. The auction will be clerked live on auction day by Neue Auctions team members. The catalog is up now on the two bidding sites.

To learn more about Neue Auctions and the 364-lot online-only Art in Bloom auction slated for Saturday, April 27th, starting at 10 am Eastern time, please visit www.neueauctions.com. Cynthia Maciejewksi and Bridget McWilliams can be reached by phone: 216-245-6707; or via email at [email protected], [email protected].

A collection of important jewelry from a Scarsdale, New York lady led by an impressive festoon necklace; an unusual folk art polychrome carved box discovered in a Chappaqua, New York home; and two paintings by the American abstract artist Robert Moskowitz will headline an online-only Spring Estates Auction slated for Wednesday, May 8th by ACES Gallery in Stamford.

The catalog is loaded with more than 170 lots of fine art, jewelry, Chinese and Asian art, antique and mid-century furniture, dolls and collectibles, art glass, ceramics, rugs and more, beginning at 11 am Eastern time. There is no live in-gallery bidding, but Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Absentee and telephone bids will also be accepted.

“We’re excited to bring a curated sampling of materials from our clients to the May auction” said Alex Fonarow, Appraiser & Auctioneer of ACES Gallery, which conducts about 50 locally-featured, timed online auctions each year for area estates on its website (aces.net). “Our Gallery auctions are designed to present the very best materials we uncover while working on ACES more broadly focused projects,” he added, “effectively trying to separate the wheat from the chaff. More than two dozen estates are represented in the current auction.”

With a robust pre-sale estimate of $12,000-$18,000, the antique diamond festoon necklace is a candidate for top lot of the auction. It’s designed as a continuous line of baguette channel-set diamonds and prong-set full cut diamonds suspending nine graduated pear brilliant cut diamonds (21.17 cttw).

Lots #5 and 6 are vibrant, colorful paintings by Robert Moskowitz (American, 1935-2024). Both are untitled, oil on canvas, signed lower left, with pre-sale estimates of $1,000-$2,000. One has a frame size of 19 ½ inches by 16 ½ inches, the other 16 ½ inches by 15 ¾ inches. Moskowitz worked at the intersection of Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism and Pop Art.

The unusual folk art polychrome carved box found in a Chappaqua, New York home is from the late 19th or early 20th century. It’s heavily carved with Incan devices and faces in relief, painted in green over yellow with silver highlights. It measures 6 ½ inches long by 4 ½ inches wide (est. $200-$400).

A dazzling ladies’ Panthere de Cartier 18k gold wristwatch features a white dial with Roman numerals, a stylized rectangular border and a sapphire crown, on a matching 18k gold five-row maillon panthere link bracelet with quartz movement. The case and bracelet are signed “Cartier” and impressed with Swiss hallmarks. Total weight: 67.8 grams (est. $2,000-$4,000).

A bronze sculpture on a conforming plinth, signed “L. Gregoire”, for Jean-Louis Gregoire (French, 1840-1890), titled Flute players, 24 inches tall by 19 inches wide, should find a new home for $2,000-$3,000. Gregoire was known for allegorical figure sculpture and mythology.

An oil on board by Samuel Henry Gordon Alken (British, 1810-1894), titled Winter, depicts riders in a carriage in a snowy landscape before a sunset. One of two Alken paintings on offer, the work is signed lower left and housed in a frame of 38 inches by 26 ¼ inches. The painting is expected to realize $1,000-$2,000. Alken specialized in painting animals, especially horses, for which he was known.

A monumental Curtis Jere style bird sculpture made from welded rod and brushed metal, 79 inches tall by 22 ½ inches wide (overall 103 inches tall, including stand) carries an estimate of $1,000-$2,000. The bird has been fashioned with a welded rod fitting into a pipe form stand, allowing it to swivel around its axis. The sculpture shows a welded, stylized signature “J”.

An antique natural pearl and diamond demi-parure (matching set of jewelry), comprising a shield-form brooch with open scrollwork mounting six baroque pearls and melee diamonds set in 18k gold (marked) and suspending one bead cultured pearl, plus a pair of matching fleur-de-lis earrings suspending large (12mm) pearls, with GIA report, should fetch $1,000-$2,000.

A Chippendale carved partners desk having an inset red leather top with gilt tooling above two reeded drawers on ball-and-claw feet, 60 inches long by 38 inches wide, is expected to finish at $1,000-$2,000. Also, a gorgeous antique Moroccan rug, pulled from a waterfront Greenwich, Connecticut estate and purchased in London in 1988 for £3,250, should make $500-$1,000.

An H. Desprez / Sevres painted porcelain plaque, 14 inches in diameter and featuring an Orientalist scene of figures on horseback mounted within a gallery glass-top occasional table, signed lower left and in very good condition, is estimated to change hands for $1,000-$2,000.

A xylograph by Jean (Hans) Arp (French/German/Swiss, 1886-1966), carries an estimate of $500-$1,000. Arp was known for abstract sculpture, installation and painting. Also, two Saint-Louis millefiori (glass of mosaic appearance) blown glass fruit basket paperweights, one with a twisted handle, the other suspended in a clear crystal orb, should each sell for $200-$400.

A gouache and mixed media on paper by the American-Russian artist Constantin Westchiloff (1877-1945), depicting Bear Mountain near New York’s Hudson River, has an estimate of $700-$900. The work is signed lower left and housed in a 15 ½ inch by 13 inch frame. The artist is probably best-known for his seascapes (particularly of the New England coastline).

A Chinese spinach jade covered cup (or bowl) with a conforming lid, pulled from the estate of Vincent Fulgenzi, the artist, playwright and former proprietor of The Red Carpet Antiques in Chappaqua, New York, should achieve $200-$300. The cup / bowl is 3 ¾ inches in diameter.

Previews will be held by appointment only, on Monday, May 6th, and Tuesday, May 7th, from 10 am-5 pm Eastern in ACES Gallery’s gallery and offices located at 85 Old Long Ridge Road (#A7) in Stamford. For an appointment, call (475) 500-7118; or email to [email protected].

Image from EA SportsFlorian Wirtz – Bayer LeverkusenResults: D/D/W/WGoals: 2Assists: 2Duels (per 90 minutes): 29
Florian Wirtz looks like the man to FIFA 24 Coins exhausted to the December Bundesliga POTM accolade in FC 24. The adolescent German continues to cull the strings for his Bayer Leverkusen team, with two goals and two assists to his name over the four-match period.

Alejandro Grimaldo – Bayer LeverkusenResults: D/D/W/WGoals: 0Assists: 1Successful Passes: 87%
With aloof the one abetment in December, it wasn’t the acknowledgment we’ve been acclimated to from Alejandro Grimaldo. However, he is still a key allotment of the Leverkusen side, and akin if he isn’t alms affluence of ambition contributions, he is still putting in top performances.

Lois Openda – RB LeipzigResults: W/W/W/DGoals: 2Assists: 1Top Dispatch (KM/H): 36
RB Leipzig advanced Lois Openda is accepting a abounding aboriginal analysis with the club. His two goals and an abetment all came in abstracted matches during December, bringing his totals to 11 goals and four assists in the Bundesliga this season.

Jeremie Frimpong – Bayer LeverkusenResults: D/D/W/WGoals: 1Assists: 1Sprints (per 90 minutes): 42
Leverkusen are yet to lose a bout in the Bundesliga this season, with the side’s assignment accumulated embodied in Jeremie Frimpong. His legs up and bottomward the abut accomplish the aggregation special, and it’s resulted in buy EAFC 24 Coins accession ambition and an abetment for him.

Do aur Do Pyaar Movie is the original remake of the Hollywood film “The Lovers”. The movie is Directed by Shirsha Guha Thakurta. The direction is quite simple and even though it’s adapted from a foreign film, the director has Indianized the film beautifully. The main cast consists of Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Illeana D’Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy.

The story of the movie is about a dysfunctional couple (Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi) being married for quite a few years, 12 to be precise, and as all couples in real life they have grown apart with less communication between and they both end up having affairs (Vidya Balan with sendhil Ramamurthy and Pratik Gandhi with Illeana D’Cruz). Both are making plans with their respective partners and plan to get divorced soon. But eventually when they do get a chance to communicate with each other later in the movie (Vidya Balan and Pratik gandhi) they realize they once again are falling in love.

Vidya Balan as always is radiant and does a terrific job. I have noticed this a lot of times, she seems to shines when there are dramatic and confrontational sequences, to give you some examples would be – Begum Jaan, Parineeta, Shakuntala devi and more. Pratik Gandhi’s chemistry with Vidya is electrifying. Ileana DCruz plays a difficult role with ease. She proves that she can score big time if given an opportunity. Sendhil Ramamurthy is dashing as ever and lends able support. His screen time, however, is limited. The four main characters and their flaws and strengths are etched out in a nuanced and real manner.

I think this movie works because of a relatable plot and the chemistry that Pratik Gandhi and Vidya Balan have. But the second half is lengthy and dragging. The crucial pre-climax dialogue goes on and on and should have been curtailed for a better impact. Moreover, the focus is on the married couple while the other two get a raw deal. The makers also skip an important plot point in the climax. Lastly, the sound is not clear in a few dialogues. The music is in sync with the film’s mood.

Overall, in my opinion, the movie is very entertaining and is worth the watch for sure.

Dê um Toque Pessoal aos Seus Eventos: Presentes Personalizados e Muito Mais com a Miminhos Rita Catita!

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Procura tornar os seus eventos verdadeiramente inesquecíveis? Na Miminhos Rita Catita, encontrará uma variedade encantadora de produtos personalizados para cada ocasião. Seja Casamento, Batizado, Bodas de Ouro, Bodas de Prata ou Comunhão, oferecemos uma gama diversificada de opções que incluem Presentes Personalizados, Convites, Ramo de Noiva, Vela de Batismo, Marcadores de Mesa e muito mais.
Para aqueles que desejam adicionar um toque pessoal e único às suas ofertas, os nossos Presentes Personalizados são a escolha ideal. De molduras personalizadas a almofadas bordadas com detalhes personalizados a gosto do cliente, temos algo para todos os gostos e ocasiões. Os nossos produtos são cuidadosamente selecionados e feitos com materiais de qualidade, garantindo que cada um seja verdadeiramente especial.
Veja aqui os nossos Presentes Personalizados: https://miminhosritacatita.com/presentes-personalizados/
Quando se trata de Convites, todos os designs, sejam de Convites de Casamento, Convite Batizado, ou quelquer outro, são feitos propositadamente para si assim que nos der os seus dados e partilhar connosco o seu gosto pessoal. Com atenção aos detalhes e uma variedade de estilos, desde os clássicos e elegantes até os modernos e arrojados, podemos ajudá-lo a criar o convite perfeito para o seu grande dia. Para além dos Convites, oferecemos uma variedade de acessórios complementares, como Marcadores de Mesa, Toalhas de Batismo, Lembranças Comunhão, tudo para adicionar um toque final de sofisticação à sua celebração.

As lembranças de casamento são pequenos gestos que os noivos oferecem aos seus convidados como forma de agradecimento por compartilharem esse dia especial. Esses mimos são uma maneira de eternizar a ocasião e deixar uma marca afetuosa nos corações dos presentes.

Aqui estão algumas ideias criativas para lembranças de casamento:

Velas Personalizadas: Velas rústicas ou de vidro com os nomes dos noivos e a data do casamento. Elas proporcionam um toque acolhedor e romântico.
Mini Suculentas: Pequenas plantinhas que simbolizam o crescimento contínuo do amor do casal. São fofas e podem ser colocadas em qualquer ambiente.
Marcadores de Lugar com Íman: Além de práticos, esses marcadores podem ser usados como imans de frigorífico, mantendo a memória do casamento sempre à vista.
Sabonetes Artesanais: Perfumados e delicados, os sabonetes são uma opção encantadora.
Mini Azulejos com Íman: Personalizados com uma ilustração ou mensagem especial, esses azulejos podem decorar a casa dos convidados.
Baralho de Cartas: Para os amantes de jogos, um baralho personalizado é uma lembrança divertida.
Leques de Madeira: Ótimos para casamentos em dias quentes, esses leques podem ser gravados com os nomes dos noivos.
Chocolates Artesanais: Quem não ama chocolate? Escolha sabores especiais e embale-os de forma elegante.
Kit Manicure: Um mimo útil e prático para as convidadas.
Frascos de Geleia Caseira: Uma lembrança doce e saborosa, perfeita para casamentos rústicos.
Lembranças de casamento são uma maneira carinhosa de agradecer aos convidados por fazerem parte desse momento único. Escolha algo que reflita a personalidade do casal e que traga boas lembranças aos presenteados!