Watch the ideas take shape, as the city holds the 4th edition of TEDxGateway

Watch the ideas take shape, as the city holds the 4^th edition of TEDxGateway

~ 26 influential speakers share their innovations for the first time in India ~

~ Introducing TEDxGateway Fellows program ~

Mumbai, November 2013: Listen about the use of technology and innovative business models to save electricity, a simple and portable, low-cost device that can test for anemia without breaking the skin and others at the 4th edition of TEDxGateway in Mumbai. Witness the power of ideas as the city holds a yet another edition of TEDxGateway on 8th December, 2013 Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA.

While technology is driving the most innovation in today’s time, simple, functional design can influence the lives of people in a powerful way. TEDxGateway is known to bring bright minds from around the world on a single platform where they share their inspiring stories and help facilitate other innovative ideas. 

Franz Gastler, co-founder of Yuwa which uses football to combat child marriage, illiteracy and human trafficking, Jonathan Rives, a poet and multimedia artist from New York City, Steve Winter, Director of Media for Panthera and photographer with National Geographic, and others will share their ideas and innovations for the first time to the world in Mumbai.

TEDxGateway is the largest congregation of intellectuals interested in sharing TED talks in Asia.

TEDxGateway is home to ideas that inspire people to change their lives, their communities and ultimately, their world. The intent is to leave every participating individual inspired and have them take back an idea, the courage and the motivation to excel in their respective fields of work.

Speakers like Dr Shashi Tharoor, Minister of State Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India, Pushpa Basnet, Nepali woman, who has been working to promote the rights of children living behind bars with their incarcerated parents, Devdutt Pattanaik, Writer and lecturer who speaks extensively on the relevance of mythology in matters related to leadership, entrepreneurship, branding, management and governance and other speakers will spark deep discussion with an aim to spread ideas and opening a gateway to innovation.

For the first time TEDxGateway is commencing TEDxGateway Fellows program in India. This program is designed on the lines of the TED Fellows program aimed at bringing together young world-changers and trailblazers who have shown unusual accomplishment and exceptional courage. The TEDxGateway Fellows program targets individuals from the Asia Pacific region and gives them a chance to show-case their ideas to diverse audience in a shorter format of 5mins talks. TEDx Gateway Fellow speakers include, Yashraj Khaitan, co-founder and CEO of Gram Power, an energy technology company out of University of California – Berkeley, Angad Daryani, child prodigy, little genius, and the inspiring teenager, Tania Jain, a student of National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar, who mixes and mashes the worlds of design and technology and Anusha Yadav, founder of The Indian Memory Project- an online project that traces the personal history of India through pictures found in family archives.

According to Yashraj Akashi, Ambassador, TEDx India and Curator, TEDxGateway said, “We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. So we're building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other.”

Mrs.Sangita Jindal, Chairperson, JSW Foundation, added, “Sharing ideas with a community of innovators - what a high! JSW proudly supports the initiative and the power of ideas. Kudos to TEDxGateway for creating opportunities and supporting passions.”

The speakers comprising of explorers, storytellers, photographers, scientific pioneers, visionaries and provocateurs from all parts of the globe, will spark deep discussion with an aim to spread ideas and opening a gateway to innovation. Through TEDxGateway, one can take innovative ideas forward in a country with such great diversities and a phenomenal potential to be the next super power in the world. 

The event is organized on:

Date:   Sunday, 8^th December, 2013

Time:  10.00 am to 06.30 pm

Venue: Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA

Speakers at TEDxGateway

The TEDxGatewayevent is organized on:

Date:   Sunday, 8^thDecember, 2013

Time:  10am to 6:30pm

Venue: JamshedBhabha Theatre, NCPA

Sr No	Name of the Speaker	Section	Talking about
1.	Dr. Sarah Kenderdine	Technology	Pioneerof panoramic and stereoscopic display systems as well as content creation, DrKenderdine aims to expose us to an amalgamation of cultural heritage with new media art practice - especially in the realms of interactive cinema, augmented reality and embodied narrative.
2.	Franz Gastler	Inspiration	Combat child marriage, illiteracy and human trafficking with Football’ -  Franz advocates the strength of freedom and the right to dignified living amongst young girls in rural areas of Jharkhand, which led him to co-found YUWA in 2009.
3.	AnandDamani	Design	Cognitive neuroscience, behavioral economics and social ergonomics all wrapped up in one device – BLEEP, a “horn reduction system”. Anand along with his partner MayurTekchandane  studied the habitual mechanics of aregular car driver in the metro cities of India
4.	AbhilashTomy	Explore	Solo circumnavigation isn’t everybody’s cup of tea and especially not when you fear the sea. Lt. CdrAbhilashTomy embarked on a brave journey and became the first Indian, second Asian and 79th sailor globally to circumnavigate the globe, solo and non-stop on 31st of March, 2013.
5.	AnushaYadav	Explore	In order to capture narratives that illuminate a deeper meaning about people's lives, Anusha founded The Indian Memory Project- an online project that traces a personal history of India through pictures found in family archives
6.	Steve Winter	Explore	In his talk, Winter will give us a peak into his book “Tigers forever” and share some thoughts on wild cat conservation across the globe.
7.	ItayTelegam	Entertainment	Orchestra conductor ItayTalgam redefines the art of leadership by showing how musicians work together and how these techniques apply to challenges outside of the concert hall.
8.	Shashank Mani Tripathi	Explore	Mani’s zest to travel across the world and see it through his eyes has replenished his essence of leadership and therefore his potential to grow.
9.	David Gere	Explore	‘Through Positive Eyes’ is a photography project conducted with and for those individuals suffering fromHIV and AIDS. Its purpose is to reduce the stigma associated with the syndrome and to engender feelings of empathy (not pity) and compassion (not condescension) among the general public in order to change societal viewpoints on the epidemic and the people affected by it.
10.	PushpaBasnet	Inspiration	Nepali social worker PushpaBasnet, 29, was declared as CNN’s Hero of the Year for 2012, for her working in promoting the rights of children living behind bars with their incarcerated parents.
11.	Philip Weiss	Explore	Philp Weiss is the author of 'Hyper thinking', a book shedding light on the mindset needed to survive and thrive in the age of networks.
12.	Dr. ShashiTharoor	Inspiration	A widely-published critic, commentator and columnist, Dr. ShashiTharoor served the United Nations during a 29-year long career in refugee work, peace-keeping as well as working in the Secretary-General’s office and heading communications and public information releases from the body.
13.	AngadDaryani	Technology	Angad’s love for aquatic animals led him to name his DIY Kits company, the ‘Shark Kits’, whose open source kits are available for Indian enthusiasts at reasonable prices. This one-man-army has supplied Rep Raps to prestigious institutions like The Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, where he is also currently doing research on Desktop Prototyping with Tree Labs.
14.	KrithiKaranth	Explore	Conservation biologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer, KrithiKaranth works on conservation issues encompassing human-wildlife conflict, changes in land use, people-wildlife relationships, and also explores the ways in which  tourism might be threatening India's elephants, leopards, and tigers.
15.	Chetna Gala Sinha	Explore	An economist, farmer, and activist, ChetnaSinha works for social change in some of the poorest and most drought-stricken areas of rural India. She is the founder and the current president of the Mann DeshiMahila Bank, a micro-enterprise development bank.
16.	Kevin Kallaugher	Explore	Kevin Kallaugher (KAL) is the international award-winning freelance editorial cartoonist for The Economist magazine of London and The Baltimore Sun.
17.	YashrajKhaitan	Technology	YashrajKhaitan is the co-founder and CEO of Gram Power, an energy technology company working on introducing a new paradigm of power distribution in rural India.
18.	MyshkinIngawala	Technology	Anemia is a major; and yet a completely preventable cause of deaths in children living in many places around the world, but the standard test for the disorder is invasive and slow.
19.	Tania Jain	Design	While technology is driving most innovation in today’s time, simple, functional design can impact the lives of people in a powerful way.An upcoming designer in the field of New Media studies, with a background in visual communication, Tania Jain is determined to explore the power of design to make learning fun for kids.
20.	Lee Cronin	Technology	Lee Cronin is a professor of chemistry, nano-science and chemical complexity who along with his research group investigate how chemistry can be used to revolutionize modern technology and even create life itself.
21.	Dr. DevduttaPattanaik	Explore	Dr. DevduttPattanaik writes and lectures extensively on the relevance of mythology in matters related to leadership, entrepreneurship, branding, management and governance.
22.	SharadDevarajan	Entertainment	Sharad is a media entrepreneur, professor and self-professed comic book geek, who has taken it as his aim to spark a creative renaissance in India.
23.	Jonathan Rives	Explore	A regular on HBO's Def Poetry Jame, Rives also starred alongside model Bar Refaeli in the 2008 Bravo special Ironic Iconic America, touring the United States on a "roller coaster ride through the eye-popping panorama of American pop culture."
24.	PopatraoPawar	Inspiration	Due to a lack of groundwater and the failure of successive monsoons, the people of Hivre Bazaar Village have been able to grow nothing but bajra. Of course, that was only until PopatraoPawarbecame the Sarpanch.
25.	TendekayiKatsiga	Technology	There are almost 600 million hearing impaired people in the world, with two thirds of those individuals living in developing countries. The availability and affordability of hearing aids and batteries impede solutions to hearing loss.
26.	Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty	Inspiration	Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, The King of Real Hearts, is a renowned cardiac surgeon and an Indian philanthropist, well known for providing pioneering quality of medical care at affordable prices.

 

Actor Anil Kapoor has developed a new fan base all together. He is now being addressed as agent Jay Singh Rathod by his newly developed fan following.

Actor Anil Kapoor has developed a new fan base all together. He is now being addressed as agent Jay Singh Rathod by his newly developed fan following.

The veteran actor is being loved by the kids who have been glued to his character in his TV show 24. His role in the show comes out to be so realistic, that children have started addressing him as agent Jay Singh Rathod which is his character’s name.

The actor who plays an agent from the Anti Terrorist unit in the show is continuing to perform his best and has received immense appreciation for his performance.

Anil has been working round the clock to make sure that the episodes of the show are shot in time as unlike films, TV has a complete different nature of working.

The show has made the audience curious with each of its episodes.

Raj Kumar Hirani is known to be extremely good at everything he does. However, people who are close to the director know for a fact that there is one thing he is not good at.

Raj Kumar Hirani is known to be extremely good at everything he does. However, people who are close to the director know for a fact that there is one thing he is not good at.

Raj Kumar Hirani struggles to say NO. He hates turning down requests or actually saying no to anyone who has approached for anything.

He can't say a point blank no, even to his far off acquaintances or people he has met once.

In fact, even if the director has work in abundance he still goes out of his way to accommodate and do what is asked of him.

Raj kumar Hirani spokesperson says, “Raju sir rarely says no. He tries and accommodates as many people as possible.”

Shruti Haasan's Welcome Back Surprise

 

 

Shruti Haasan's Welcome Back Surprise

Shruti Haasan who made everyone sit up and notice her acting chops in D Day, may surprise her Hindi film fans with her role in the masala film 'Welcome Back' but those who have been watching Shruti do the commercial song and dance routine with enthusiasm in south are not at all surprised. Shruti who has learnt dancing since childhood finds dancing one of the most enjoyable part of acting in a film. 

This is the first time Shruti is playing a very conventional Hindi film heroine in a big production and had earlier played a Pakistani prostitute in D Day or a sweet innocent girl in Ramaiya Vastavaiya. 

JJ Valaya’s ‘Maharaja of Madrid’ at the Blender’s Pride Fashion Tour 2013

BLENDERS PRIDE FASHION TOUR 2013

JJ Valaya’s ‘Maharaja of Madrid’ at the Blender’s Pride Fashion Tour 2013

A Sneak Peek into a Grandiose Collection

It is a new season and with each new one comes a different influence, some whimsical and more distinct than the last. A medley of Spanish beauty, Indian epitome, royal cadences and life itself; all have found their way into JJ Valaya’s ‘Maharaja of Madrid’.

“My current line is a story of an Indian Maharaja who goes to Spain and, the little things he picks up from his journey is what comes together in this collection,” elucidates JJ Valaya.

Watch out for welcome inspirations drawn from laces found in Spanish fans, Mexican exquisite mural artist Diego Rivera, and battle armour from Spain and India and even the toreros or matadors of Spain!   

Flamboyance meets opulence meets unique craftsmanship meets elegance and edginess. The season will witness an eclectic mix, but one that hasn’t forgotten its Indian essence in any way. “The base of my collection will always remain India,” says Valaya. “But there is an adaptation with the movement of taste in the country. What Blenders Pride is doing is an interesting move toward something that is fashion forward. In a land that is content with its saris and lehengas, it is good to see Indian fashion speak another language.”

Catch JJ Valaya’s Collection at the Grand Hyatt on 24^th November 2013!

FDCI announces dates for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2014 and Spring-Summer 2015

FDCI announces dates for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2014 and Spring-Summer 2015

Mumbai / New Delhi, November 18, 2013: The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the apex body of fashion, in India, announced the dates for the 23rd edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2014 and 24th edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring- Summer 2015 to be held between 26-30 March, 2014 and 8-12 October 2014, respectively. The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2014 will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

WIFW, a bi-annual event organised by the FDCI has grown both in popularity and participation over the years. The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week is also seen as a springboard by upcoming designers, who get an opportunity to showcase their designs to a discerning audience.

Talking about the new season of WIFW, Mr. Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said, “We are delighted to announce the dates for the upcoming seasons of WIFW, as we weave together a coveted list of talented designers, who will showcase their creativity on this prestigious platform.”

ABOUT FDCI

A non-profit organization, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is the apex body of fashion design in India, represented by over 350 members. Founded on the premise of promoting, nurturing and representing the best of fashion and design talent in the country; its prime objective is to propagate the business of fashion.

Website: www.fdci.org

Anil Kapoor along with the Pen team presented the theatrical trailer of the animated movie Mahabharat.

Anil Kapoor along with the Pen team presented the theatrical trailer of the animated movie Mahabharat.

The movie have assembled a vast talented cast to give the voice for the iconic characters of Mahabharat.

The varied cast include Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Ajay Devgn, Vidya Balan, Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, and many more.

Anil Kapoor who has given voice for Karan also presented Karan's character trailer.

Anil Kapoor even shared his experience while making the movie and working with Amaan Khan the director.

At amfAR India - Sharon Stone & Torquhil Ian Campbell, the 13th Duke of Argyll and Global Ambassador for Chivas Brothers Scotch Whiskies

At the amfAR India event held on 17th November'2013, at Taj Palace, Colaba, Torquhil Ian Campbell, the 13^th Duke of Argyll and Global Ambassador for Chivas Brothers Scotch Whiskies said, “Chivas Regal is delighted to support the distinguished amfAR event in Mumbai, India this month. As the flagship brand of Chivas Brothers, the global leaders in luxury Scotch, Chivas Regal is a brand with generosity of spirit at its heart and is honoured to be able to share this spirit with an iconic organisation responsible for such incredible work around the world.”

Dhoom 3 created a huge buzz among the audiences post the launch of the trailer in the IMAX format, which is an added bonus.

Dhoom 3 created a huge buzz among the audiences post the launch of the trailer in the IMAX format, which is an added bonus.

The impact of the trailer has been so huge, that the news doing the rounds is that multiplexes have started pre booking tickets for the Aamir Khan starrer.

It is for the first time in the history of Indian cinema that multiplex chains started accepting pre bookings immediately after the launch of the trailer i.e. almost 2 months before the release of the film.

Usually, multiplexes start pre bookings one week prior to the release of the film.

The film is slated to release on December 20th and it is the most awaited film.

Another “first-time” news that was attached to Dhoom 3 before this, is that the film will be releasing in the IMAX format. Usually Hollywood films like Spiderman and Batman are released in this format.

What's very interesting is that the multiplex was under pressure from the audiences. The demand was already so high that they had to start pre bookings.

When contacted the spokesperson of the film, they confirmed the news. "Yes, the impact of the trailer was big and there was a huge demand from the audiences, due to which pre-bookings began".

New Dedh Ishqiya trailer will be attached with Bullet Raja

New Dedh Ishqiya trailer will be attached with Bullet Raja 

Abhishek Chaubey's Dedh Ishqiya trailer that was released last Friday, has received tremendous positive feedback with the views on YouTube crossing 1.2 million hits. Now in order to open the film a bit more to the audience, producers Vishal Bharadwaj Pictures Pvt. Ltd. and Shemaroo Entertainment are working on a new trailer that will be attached with Bullet Raja on 29^th November. 

The first trailer brought Khalujaan's (Naseeruddin Shah)  conversation with Babban (Arshad Warsi), as he described the seven stages of love while the new trailer that will also bring in focus the female cast  - Madhuri Dixit and Huma Qureshi,

 Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, produced by Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures Pvt. Ltd. and Shemaroo Entertainment, the Ishqiya Series is about the romantic adventures of Khalujan (Naseeruddin Shah) and Babban (Arshad Warsi) with beautiful, irresistible and dangerous women. In Dedh Ishqiya, Madhuri Dixit as Begum Para and Huma Qureshi as Munniya are the femme fatales. Music is by Vishal Bhardwaj and the lyrics are by Gulzar, Dedh Ishqiya is slated to release on January 10^th, 2014.

Huma’s family Madhuri Dixit fan

Huma Qureshi is excited to share screen space with Madhuri Dixit in their new film, Dedh Ishqiya, but her family seems to be much more thrilled. While on the sets Huma and Madhuri had a good time chatting about scenes, the weather, food, etc.

"My family wanted to know what she is like and what we spoke about. We have watched her movies and are big fans of Madhuri. And she is doing a film after a long time, so it was all the more special," says Huma.

"We (Madhuri and I) talked about our scenes, the weather, food, her kids etc. Despite being the star that she is, she has no airs", adds Huma.

"I'm sure they'd have loved to, but I would have been too embarrassed. My mother was curious about everything.

She would grill me. I had put an embargo on them meeting her, so they might finally meet her at the premiere," says Huma, jokingly.

The actor, who herself was in awe of her co-star, says, "Though I joined the film after everyone else was cast, we bonded well. I had many scenes with her and we had a good comfort level. I'm still in awe of Madhuri. I've grown up watching her movies and to see her in a film like Dedh Ishqiya, which is quite unlike her previous work, was wonderful."

Huma even shook a leg with the original dancing queen. "I thought everyone had lost it when they told me about this dance number. I asked them if they were sure about having both of us in the same frame. I'm a good dancer, but I was scared and nervous. We did kathak and were choreographed by Remo (D'Souza)," she says, adding that Madhuri also encouraged her. "She gave me a hug before we shot, that helped, and she'd joke with me saying, 'I don't bite'."

Madhuri Dixit Nene sparkled the PN Gadgil Jewellers store with her esteemed presence

Madhuri Dixit Nene sparkled the PN Gadgil Jewellers store with her esteemed presence

15^th November 2013, Vile Parle, Mumbai- P.N Gadgil Jewellers organized a grand event for the winners of Kshan Ala Bhagyachya 2013’. A gala function conducted on the 15^th November, Friday 2013, at the magnificent two storeys P.N Gadgil Jewellers store in Vile Parle where lucky winners won prizes like Flats and cars. What made the event even more memorable was the presence of luminaries like Madhuri Dixit Nene, their brand ambassador along with Shri Dajikaka Gadgil and Shri Saurabh Gadgil, Director, P.N Gadgil Jewellers.

“Its indeed an honour  to be associated with a brand that has the core values of integrity and quality, a brand which has modernized over the period keeping their tradition in mind “ says the ever glowing Madhuri Dixit Nene. P.N Gadgil is a trusted name in jewellery with a legacy of over 180 years and a chain of stores in India along with USA ‘The winners of the bumper price were rewarded by Madhuri Dixit Nene, who added to their already existing happiness.  Supriya Namjoshi  won the 1^st bumper price; a 1bhk apartment in Pune overjoyed.  On being asked about her personal favourites Madhuri Dixit Nene said her personal favourites were jadau and diamond jewellery.

Expressing her views about Sachins retirement Madhuri said “It’s indeed sad to see him retiring; he has inspired many people because of his love for cricket. He has immense talent that has won millions of hearts and I hope he continues to spread that art of cricket.

About P.N Gadgil Jewellers

P.N Gadgil Jewellers, who have their outlets nested in places as far as the US, was born on a street in Sangli. Started back in the 18^th century the legacy is carried forward by the sixth generation of the Gadgil clan. Since 1832, today,the group has a chain of stores in metropolis of Pune as well as outlets in Thane and Vile Parle.

Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif launched the flagship song, Dhoom Machale. With the sizzle Katirna has created, the song is set to create waves among the audience.

What The Fish! - a situational comedy starring the evergreen Dimple Kapadia; Directed by Gurmmeet Singh

What The Fish! - a situational comedy starring the evergreen Dimple Kapadia; Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and co-produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Tipping Point Films & Lightform Pictures Production.

The film is all set for release on the 13th of December, 2013

The Dhoom machale song is in a sense the anthem of the franchise.

 

 

 

The Dhoom machale song is in a sense the anthem of the franchise.

It has been a constant in all the films and yet manages to stir the audiences in their seats. In this film, Katrina will be seen performing on the song.

It is an extremely high energy number... So much so that Katrina underwent 6 weeks of rigorous training to learn and perfect the dance.

Even though Katrina is a fantastic dancer... She took that long to perfect the song. She was trained by well renowned choreographer, Vaibhavi Merchant.

There was a studio booked at YRF for 6 weeks for them practice the song. They had 4 - 6 hours of continuous training sessions every day. Even though the steps were tough, Katrina had to look at ease doing it.

The actress had a hard core training session improving her flexibility, increasing her strength and catching the correct attitude for the song.

Also understanding the musicality and getting the mood of the song was on top of Katrina's mind, while learning the dance. Its nothing like we've seen Katrina doing before.

When the song was finally shot.. Katrina did it is beautifully . She earned umpteenth accolades from everyone on sets.

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2013, Mumbai

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2013, Mumbai

Make the world a Stylish place

23rd & 24th November @ Grand Hyatt, Mumbai

Here is a stylish one! Blenders Pride Fashion Tour is back with the hottest names in fashion.

The 9th edition of Seagram’s Blenders Pride Fashion Tour brings back panache and glamour with leading names from the fashion industry to make the world a stylish place. The designers featuring this season at the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour are Falguni & Shane Peacock, Gaviin Miguel, JJ Valaya, Neeta Lulla, Pankaj & Nidhi, Rocky S, Suneet Varma, Tarun Tahiliani, Vikram Phadnis and Wendell Rodricks.

We request you to block your calendar for the shows and let us know if you would like to speak to the designers. Official invites for the shows will follow soon.

The Blenders Pride Fashion Tour 2013 Schedule for Mumbai

Venue: Grand Hyatt Lawns, Mumbai

DATES	TIME	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
Mumbai
23rd Nov 2013	8.00pm	Gaviin Miguel
	9.00pm	Suneet Varma
24th Nov 2013	7:00pm		Vikram Phadnis
	8.00pm		Neeta Lulla
	9:00pm		JJ Valaya

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NDTV Good Times announces the launch of ‘John Abraham: A Simple Life’

NDTV Good Times announces the launch of
‘John Abraham: A Simple Life’
~A sneak-peek into the Bollywood Superstar’s life ~

Mumbai, November 13, 2013:Ever wanted to live the life of your favourite Bollywood superstar? Ever had the urge to learn what kept them grounded in spite of the stardom and huge fan following they enjoyed?Did you ever wonder who your favourite superstar admired and looked up to for inspiration?India’s premiere lifestyle channel NDTV Good Timeswill give Bollywood fans an exclusive opportunity to get a sneak-peek into the life of their favourite Bollywood heartthrob,  former model and producer – John Abraham, with its new showJohn Abraham: A Simple Life.

The channel announced the 4 part series today at The Westin Goregaon, Mumbai. The series will showcase a never-seen-before journey of the country’s leading Bollywood celebrity. It will takeviewers into the personal space of John Abraham,the superstar, the actor and the producer; giving them an opportunity to delve into John’s personal life.

The audience will get a chance to know their superstar’s personal life, behind the makeup and the flash lights. Viewers gets to experience candid moments – in between breaks on a shoot, getting ready for a meeting, interacting with fans, promotional tours, workouts and his 'me time' at home with a loved one! Just like any other urban Indian, John Abraham too needs to put in extra hours, brave the traffic and earn the success he enjoys.

Announcing the four part series Arati Singh, Channel Head, NDTV Good Times said, “NDTV Good Times aimsto attract a wider audience and does so by constantly innovating its programming to reach out to generation Y. Given our renewed focus on content for the young and young at heart, we are very excited to presentJohn Abraham: A Simple Life. The show gives the viewers a sneak peek into John Abraham’s life and brings the Bandra boy closer to his fans, for the first time on Indian television.”

Taking about his new show with NDTV Good Times, John Abraham says, “I'm really excited to be part of this initiative on NDTV Good Times. I've personally always backed and encouraged show with fresh and original content. NDTV Good Times have programs with out-of-the-box concept with something different to offer to tele-viewers. John Abraham: A Simple Life, a 4 part series, will take my fans on a journey of what I am like on and off camera.”

The show premieres on Monday, 18^th November and will air

from Monday to Thursday at 10pm on NDTV Good Times.

About NDTV Good Times

NDTV Good Times is the flagship channel of NDTV Lifestyle, part of the NDTV Group.

Launched in September 2007, NDTV Good Times quickly became India's top-ranked English-language lifestyle television channel - rapidly drawing in its target audience of socially upbeat, well travelled, cosmopolitan viewers who live in style, adore fashion, are adventurous about food and travel and want more out every moment in life with both back packing and high flying budgets.

NDTV Good Times presents world-class, aspirational lifestyle programming that advocates living large - giving its viewers affirmative mantras for how to enjoy food both Highway and Michelin star, find good health through salsa and yoga, fashion on ramps both Indian and global and how to relish Travel and Luxury from both far and near. The lineup of shows covers every aspect of the lifestyle genre to portray and cater to an increasingly global India.

The programming offers fresh, original content while constantly working with new engaging out of the box formats. The channel's presenters each draw in a loyal fan and viewer base who they can even engage through blogs and social networking.

NDTV Good Times has won several programming awards at the Indian Television Academy Awards, Indian Telly Awards & World Media Festival for key shows & interstitials like Highway On My Plate, No Big Deal and Making of the Kingfisher Calendar. Judged as the 'Best Fashion & Lifestyle Channel' at the ITA (Indian Television Academy) Awards for two consecutive years, NDTV Good Times is beamed directly across international markets such as US, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Maldives. The Channel is present across all major analogue cable markets & all six DTH platforms in India.

Dedh Ishqiya Hi-res Poster