Sona Spa, Being a Drama to a Thriller!

Sona Spa, Being a Drama to a 

Thriller!

When it comes to sleep deprived these days, we always say we will catch up on sleep over the weekend, but it never happens. If Reiki, Puja or a Piligramage done for somebody helps, then why not make someone sleep on your behalf!

Sona Spa adapted from a play, Writer & Director, Makrand Deshpande explains that the film is inspired by the commercial world where everything is up for sale. It brings the serious issue of lack of sleep due to various reasons that altogether causes unhealthy and tiring life.  “If somebody is not feeling fresh and is longing for a nap, then one just needs to call Sona Spa and as per their contract, the sleep workers will sleep on their behalf. So you don’t need to take pills or consume alcohol to go to sleep. The catch is that when a sleep worker is sleeping your sleep, then he or she is also dreaming your dreams. This changes the genre from being a drama to a thriller!”

The film also shows Naseeruddin Shah in a dramatic character of ‘Baba Dayanand’ and Makrand recalls “Working with Naseer was like a celebration and not work pressure. He has been watching my plays for last 15 years and he watched the rehearsals of this play too, though he was not a part of the play, but when I asked him for the movie, he instantly agreed, since he was convinced with the idea”.

Sona Spa, produced by Miraj Entertainment, releases March 22, 2013

Grazia India shoots its first underwater cover

Grazia India shoots its first underwater cover

Media Release: The Olive, Mumbai March 6, 2013

Dive into a new world created by Grazia, photographer Colston Julian and model Angela Jonsson. Grazia’s first underwater cover shoot is a surreal world peopled with an incredible palette of natural pristine blues and pure catwalk whites. The March 2013 issue of Grazia is themed around a new season of spring summer fashion. The cover featuring Angela Jonsson has been shot underwater by Colston Julian, a first for everyone involved. Three days of intensive shooting took place with specifically trained staff. A specialised technical team, that understood not only the process, but also the aesthetics and photographic style of Julian, included a technical team or ‘a pit crew’ who analysed images for colour temperature, image sharpness and quality in detail. “We did a test run and went over images to do a creative and technical debrief with the entire team, showing them what was happening to the garments underwater, and how the make-up and hair were reacting to the water and the light,” says Julian.

The whole process was a physically exhausting one that involved the photographer taking shots in between breaths, to avoid bubbles from disturbing the frame, as well as the model holding her breath and composure underwater for long periods of time. “Physically I had to train to keep fit for the intense hours underwater. We shot in January and the water was colder that what we thought it would be,” adds Julian.

The clothes featured in the shoot are a collection of textured whites, curated by Grazia’s Fashion Director Ekta Rajani. “Textured whites are a key spring-summer 2013 trend, that we thought they would look ethereal underwater, thus amplifying what the water would do to the clothes,” says Rajani. To complement the clear blues of the water, and the fluid whites, Angela’s make-up was kept clean and simple. Make-up and hair artist Bianca Hartkopf drew inspiration from water, light and reflections and combined it with pastels, perfect colours for this season’s trends. “Pastels make you look and feel girlie, vintage, for springtime. I’ve used shades of blue, purple, and green on the eyes and washes of subtle colour and a touch of sparkle while keeping the rest of the look simple and glowing,” says Hartkopf.

The end result is an ethereal underwater fantasy, a product of hard work and commitment. The onset of spring and summer takes on a surreal welcome through Grazia’s new foray.

About Grazia:

GRAZIA India, the 10th edition (of 22 editions) of this hugely popular title is a monthly fashion magazine with a powerful and unique editorial formula that makes it stand out from other publications in its genre.

GRAZIA works on a distinctive 'Easy Chic' philosophy, decoding fashion and the latest trends, keeping style upscale but wearable, chic but real. The spanking new look of the magazine is cut from a dyed-in-the-wool Grazia fabric: Fashion should be uncomplicated and fun. While the designs have evolved over time, what hasn't changed is the GRAZIA belief that fashion is for everyone. From catwalk fantasy to high-street steals, from budget-busting bags to the shoes to have, GRAZIA is ahead of the pack in delivering fashion's best, loveliest and most wanted. And featured trends are made easily accessible with tips on where to buy and how to wear. GRAZIA doesn't dictate. Instead it demystifies style.

GRAZIA is sassy, intelligent and clued up because its readers want it all and want it now: fashion, news, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, plus a lowdown on what's hot and what's not. Readers get a ramped-up GRAZIA experience with edgier content, swank design and lots more. More stories. More designers. More must-haves. More beauty. More leisure. More living. More chic. More fun. More GRAZIA per issue!

About Worldwide Media:

Worldwide Media is a part of the Times Group, one of India’s largest media and entertainment conglomerates and publishes Filmfare - India’s No 1 entertainment magazine. Femina - the largest women’s magazine in India, BBC TopGear, HELLO! GRAZIA, BBC GoodHomes, Lonely Planet, Home Trends, BBC Knowledge and BBC GoodFood are other exciting titles of Worldwide Media.

Ekta Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj to make their acting debut

Ekta Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj to make their acting debut

In an ambitious marketing initiative, Ekta Kapoor will promote her upcoming venture Ek Thi Daayan, through a serial on Life OK channel, Ek Thhi Naayika.

This show will not just bring eight television icons (Smriti Irani, Sakshi Tanwar, Aamna Shariff, Shweta Tiwari, Mouli Ganguly, Ankita Lokhande, Kritika Kamra and Pooja Gor it will also mark as acting debut of producers Ekta Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj. They will both do Shorty cameos in an episode each. 

Ahead of making her acting debut, nervous Ekta says, “Don’t ever expect me to act because I will be bad at it. You might see a blink-and-miss-you’ll miss-it cameo of me standing behind a tree. I don’t mind playing a tree. As long as I don’t have dialogue, I can stand in a scene.” Talking about her role, she says, “It’s a small one. I will take my cue from Vishalji. He’ll be experienced by then, as he too is making his TV debut in Ek Thhi Naayika.”


Ekta Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj launched the first look of the TV show Ek Thhi Naayika at a press conference and hey also launched a song from the film, Ek Thi Dayaan, that will be used in the TV show.

Bipasha Basu on the sets pictures of Star show 'Arjun'.

Bipasha Basu on the sets pictures of Star show 'Arjun'.

Bipasha Basu on the sets pictures of Star show 'Arjun'.

David Dhawan’s Chashme Baddoor GALLERY

David Dhawan’s Chashme Baddoor GALLERY

David Dhawan’s Chashme Baddoor to release on 5th April, 2013!

Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd.

Presents

“CHASHME BADDOOR”

Director                                  : David Dhawan

Starcast                                       : Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu, Introducing Taapsee,  

Rishi Kapoor, Anupam Kher,Lillette Dubey, Bharti 

Achrekar, Ayaz Khan           

Story                                       : Adapted from original film ‘Chashme Buddoor’

Screenplay                             : Renuka Kunzru

Dialogue                                : Sajid Farhad

Music                                     : Sajid-Wajid

Lyrics                                     : Jalees Sherwani / Neelesh Mishra

D.O.P                                                 : Sanjay F. Gupta

Production Designer           : Shailesh Mahadik

Sound Designer                    : Parikshit Lalwani / Kunal Mehta

Choreographer                     : Ganesh Acharya

Editor                                     : Nitin Rokade

Action                                                : Mahendra Verma

Costume Designer               : Niharika Khan

Line Producer                       : Prakash Pange (Bollywood Calling)

Producer                                : Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd.

SYNOPSIS

Sid, Jai & Omi (Ali Zafar, Siddharth and Divyendu Sharma respectively) live together in a small house in Goa. Large on life, wants and everything else, the only thing that seems to keep Omi & Jai going along is the women in Goa where as Sid lives a straight and normal life. The two womanizing slackers, Omi and Jai attempt to woo the new girl Seema (Tapasee) in the neighborhood.

A series of lies, secrets and comical situations is what follows making the flick a thoroughly enjoyable family outing!

David Dhawan’s Chashme Baddoor to release on 5^th April, 2013!

Fans of comedy king, David Dhawan can now rejoice as the director is back with yet another laugh riot for his audience!! This time around he’s giving movie lovers a treat this summer with a remake of the 1981 hit film Chashme Baddoor!!

Produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, the comic caper boasts of a fresh cast with today’s modern sensibilities bringing their youthful exuberance to the film. Though the film is a remake and the basic storyline is the same as the original, the script has been adapted to a brand new contemporary setting.

Directed by David Dhawan, the film stars Rishi Kapoor, Ali Zafar, Divyendu Sharma, debutante Tapasee Pannu and Siddharth along with Lillette Dubey, Bharti Achrekar, Ayaz Khan and Anupam Kher in supporting roles.

Popular singer/actor Ali Zafar, who has gained popularity in Bollywood through previous B-town box office hits will be essaying one of the three main leads along with southern hottie Siddharth (Rang De Basanti fame) and Divyendu Sharma(Pyaar Ka Punchnama fame).

Grabbing the attention of the three boys is southern beauty Tapsee who plays the lead actress and the film also stars veteran talent Rishi Kapoor, Anupam Kher and Lilette Dubey in important supporting roles.

The plot revolves around the lives of three boys Siddharth, Jai and Omi, played by Ali Zafar, Siddarth and Divyendu Sharma, respectively. The boys live in a small house in Goa and while Sid leads a straight and simple life, Omi and Jai, the womanizers attempt to woo the new girl next door, Seema (played by Tapasee). A series of lies, secrets and comical situations is what follows making the flick a thoroughly enjoyable family outing!

The film’s music has been given by Sajid-Wajid with dialogues by Sajid Farhad and choreography by Ganesh Acharya.

Catch the soon-to-be youth anthem of 2013 as Chashme Baddoor hits theatres on 5^th April, 2013!

TETE A TETE WITH TAPSEE PANNU. BY.ANIZ FILMVALA

TETE A TETE WITH TAPSEE PANNU.

BY.ANIZ FILMVALA

Tapsee a south siren [originally a delhite] trying her luck in bollywood, looks ravishingly sexy and confident about her endeavour in hindi movie.

Starring in the forthcoming movie CHASHME BADDOOR a new version to the yesteryear evergreen movie is full of new energy and zest with the new and talented cast helmed by DAVID DHAWAN.

Tapsee is fully charged and positive about her future in bollywood.Speaking about her experience working with the co actors and comedy king director was a ball of a time,though her favourite co actor is DIVYENDU.

As she has a very diplomatic choice of coming on next level to be casted opposite RANBIR or RANVEER rather then KHANS or KAPOOR.

I wished her super success for the film and soon a tete with her on the next level.

21 & over releasing on 8th march

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Releasing on 8th March
		Starring: Stars: Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, Justin Chon, Sarah Wright Director: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore Synopsis: 3 high school seniors throw a birthday party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.
Directed by: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore		Genres: COMEDY
Writers:
Stars: Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, Justin Chon, Sarah Wright