KALINDI’S LEHREN A STARLOADED FEST
Pulkit Samrat, Kriti Kharbanda and Manjot Singh visited; Shibani Kashyap performed
With star visits, all the glamour on the ramp, high-octane performances, and a rocking finale with singer Shibani Kashyap, Lehren ’18, the annual cultural festival of Kalindi College, was a cut above the rest. Themed Gusto — The Essence of Life, the twoday extravaganza saw the best of Delhi University talent, and fun-filled interactions with actors Pulkit Samrat, Kriti Kharbanda and Manjot Singh. From repeating their hit dialogues from films to dancing with the students, the celebs were at their candid best.
I COULDN’T GET INTO DU, BUT NOW EVERY COLLEGE WANTS ME: MANJOT SINGH
A household name, thanks to his movies Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, Fukrey and Student of the Year, Manjot Singh spoke about how he couldn’t get admission in DU. “I had applied in various colleges, but couldn’t get through due to my low percentage. But today, after delivering hit movies, I feel proud to say that there is no college in Delhi that doesn’t want my presence there.”
Manjot won hearts with his energy and dance skills. “Bahot hi cute banda hai... so simple, warm-hearted and funny,” said Megha Chawla, a student.
‘PULKIT MADE US FEEL SO SPECIAL’
Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda visited the fest to promote their upcoming film, Veerey Ki Wedding, and the hoots and applause could be heard beyond the college walls. Yes, the stars obliged students by delivering dialogues and dancing on songs from the film, but Pulkit left the teenage girls swooning when he removed his shirt (on request, of course) and waved it around. “Pulkit made us feel so special. He doesn’t shy away from interacting with fans. My day was made seeing his Greek God-like physique,” said Isha Sharma, a student.
Pulkit, too, seemed to be enjoying himself. “It’s great to be back at Kalindi and meet the enthusiastic students. I’m not sure if I should tell this in front of madam Principal, but my friends and I used to roam around the college as teenagers,” he said.
FASHION FOCUS: STOP BODY SHAMING
Among the cultural performances, the one by Galore, the fashion society of Maitreyi College, stood out for being a unique take on body shaming. “We chose the theme ‘Stop Body Shaming’ because the issue is like a plague... People need to realise that they are beautiful irrespective of their shape or size,” said member Kunika Sharma.
LOOK BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA: SHIBANI KASHYAP
Singer Shibani Kashyap performed her new song, Wanna Be Free, among other hits. The cheering crowd danced along. Shibani didn’t just leave the girls with great memories, but also a message, when she urged the students to not stay glued to social media. “Choose to spend your valuable time with valuable people,” she said.