Designer Karan Raj debuts at Fashion Me, Dubai.

Designer Karan Raj debuts at Fashion Me, Dubai.

In the run-up to the modern fashion phenomenon that aims at energizing the fashion industry in UAE, Fashion ME that rolled into Dubai World Trade Centre on 14-15th June 2013 bought together international fashion labels, fashion designers as well as buyers from international fashion houses in a concept that distilled international fashion trends with local influences into a cosmopolitan showcase. The event drew an audience of high-profile VIPs, fashion enthusiasts, socialites and industry leaders. The fashion show highlighted the season’s top trends and talents from 20 internationally renowned designers including Karan Raj.

Many designers from European and Asian countries showcased their fashion products in various categories - from downtown chic to uptown glamour. Debutante designer Karan Raj said "My experience of Dubai fashion show was fabulous. My show-stopper Anjana Sukhani did really well on the ramp and was very supportive as it was my first show. The theme was globalization. My designs that I showcased were influenced by nature. The materials used were mainly raw silk, thread silk fabrics, natural cotton, pure hand work and hand stitch in earthy hues... nothing was artificial. My actual collection is Indian ethnic wear but I tried to do something innovative in my first show". Mr. Waahiid Ali Khan (businessman) was a special guest for designer Karan Raj's show who was all praises for Karan's collection.

Bollywood actor Anjana Sukhani who sashayed down the ramp for designer Karan Raj said, "Karan's designs are very wearable and have a glamour quotient. Absolutely loved the earthy tones he used - rustic browns, off whites in light fabrics with fantastic style".

The two-day event showcased couture and luxury fashion providing business opportunities for exhibitors and buyers.

Neetu Chandra too was offered a film where she had to kiss Sunny Leone and Neetu refused kiss a girl on-screen.

Not Sunny Leone

Randeep Hooda recently took our breath away while an on screen lip lock scene with his co star Saqib Qureshi in the film Bombay Talkies. Neetu Chandra too was offered a film where she had to kiss Sunny Leone and Neetu refused kiss a girl on-screen.

However, the actor’s refusal and the reason for the same did not offend the filmmaker. “I couldn’t do the film and I explained my reason to the producer and the producer understood my reason which I really respect,” says Neetu.

OUTIM : Akshay Kumar at the India-Pakistan Match

Akshay Kumar at the India V/S Pakistan match.

 He was present there for the promotions of his upcoming film 

ONCE UPON A TIME In Mumbaai Again...

Raanjhanaa Review by Parampara Patil Hashmi

Raanjhanaa

 Review by 

Parampara Patil Hashmi

Director: Aanand L Rai

Cast: Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol

A riveting love story with the perfect blend of drama and reality

Rating: ***1/2

Based in the holy city of Benaras, Raanjhanaa is a love story that spans a lifetime. A young boy roaming around the streets of Kashi to collect donations for celebrating Dussehra spots a young girl offering namaaz, and it is love at first sight for him. A Hindu-Muslim love story set in the lanes of the Hindu pilgrim city is all set to explore the religious divides. Love grows, time passes and the tale sees newer twists. Kundan’s (played by Dhanush) love for Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) which sees religion as its only barrier, comes across Akram (Abhay Deol) to discover the next level of the story. Raanjhanaa beautifully portrays the human side of love, the rage, the vengeance, the madness. The story takes a dramatic turn with a political backdrop as it reaches its climax.

AR Rahman’s subtle music adds to the moments of the perfectly carried storyline of the film, with pacey writing and some intense performances from the cast. Dhanush literally carries the entire film on his shoulders, while Sonam Kapoor gives a performance par excellence. Abhay Deol does a good cameo, igniting the plot. The film is well written and directed plot with a lot of freshness that remains engrossing and unpredictable.

It is one of the best love stories of our times without any clichés and major hiccups. Although, there are minor flaws in the narratives, they can be easily ignored due to the effective on screen output.

However, Raanjhanaa refrains from being a massy tale. It will liked by those who are not into the mush of Bollywood romance and are open to exploring newer dimensions. It’s got a different level of intensity, and the political twist to the tale will be rejoiced by its audience. Aanand L Rai has gone way beyond Tanu Weds Manu to make his mark.

A must watch!

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG - Trailer F2

THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG - Trailer F2

 F2 of Hobbit – The Desolation of  Smaug. The movie is directed by Peter Jackson and will release worldwide on December 13^th 2013

Zahara Infrastructure, a leading company in real estate, has forayed into the business of Entertainment with Zahara Productions,

Zahara Productions

1.      Contents

•      About Zahara Productions

•      Vision

•      Mission

•      Projects

•      Contact Us

2.      About

a.      Zahara Infrastructure, a leading company in real estate, has forayed into the business of Entertainment with Zahara Productions, a newly formed company with an intent to entertain and delight consumers in the sphere of Music and Movies

b.      Zahara Productions is spearheaded by Ms. ShabanaHashmi having a diversified experience and thus bringing in the versatile knowledge to helm this company

c.       With an aim to create global content, keeping in mind the local flavor, Zahara will endeavor to constantly create new benchmarks for Content Creation, Marketing and Consumer Appreciation through its sustained offerings in time to come.

3.      Vision

a.      The Strength of this Company is pillared on its core ideology, Belief. Belief in the Management and Staff in the organization, the consumers who will Consume the offering and the Environment that will be conducive to its Growth 

b.      With that Belief, we aim to Create content. Content that defines the epitome of Quality Entertainment, in the realm of Music, Movies and Talent.

c.       So with the strong Belief in the Content we create, the outcome is not merely a product, but an Experience. An Experience so enthralling, that it resonates across cultures, boundaries and traditions and encompasses the entire globe!

4.      Mission

a.      We Believe in Creating Global Experiences

MsShabana Hashmi, an entrepreneur and a businesswoman, is a High Networth Individual who strongly believes in the ideology of creating promising offerings, be it in the realm of Real Estate, Infrastructure or Entertainment.

She has been a strong backbone of the growing business of Zahara Infrastucture, which is one of the leading companies dealing in Land Parcels and Real Estate Development

Considering the growing industry size, a promising future and more importantly her interest in Media and Entertainment, She helms Zahara Production, her foray into the entertainment business. With her sharp sense of business and her passion for creating global content, she is leading the way to produce its maiden film titled “Bold Bollywood”

Truly a dynamic personality, from being a Managing Director to a Mother of two, she surely strikes a perfect balance between personal and professional life!

COLUMBIA PICTURES BEGINS DEVELOPMENT ON “BAD TEACHER 2”

COLUMBIA PICTURES BEGINS DEVELOPMENT

ON “BAD TEACHER 2”

CULVER CITY, Calif., June 20, 2013 – Columbia Pictures is developing Bad Teacher 2, to be directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Justin Malen, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, President of Columbia Pictures, and Hannah Minghella, president of Production for the studio.  Jimmy Miller, Jake Kasdan, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky will produce the film, and Melvin Mar will executive produce. The project is being developed for Cameron Diaz to star in the film but no deal is yet set with the actress.

Commenting on the announcement, Minghella said, “Bad Teacher was a hit not just in North America, but throughout the world. We’re excited that Jake will be returning to develop and helm the sequel.  We love Justin’s take on the material – it hits all the notes that made the first film such a breakthrough hit and also takes the characters in a new direction that is fresh and fun.”

When it was released in 2011, Bad Teacher was a global hit taking in $216 million. It was also recently announced that “Bad Teacher” will be coming to CBS television next season in a half-hour series starring Ari Graynor.  The Sony Pictures Television and CBS Television Studios co-production received a 13-episode midseason order. 

Columbia Pictures Senior Vice President of Production Jonathan Kadin will oversee development of the project for the studio along with Minghella.

Jake Kasdan is in pre-production on Sony Pictures’ Sex Tape, also starring Cameron Diaz, with Jason Segel.  He most recently directed and executive produced episodes of the hit series “New Girl.”  Kasdan made his feature film debut as writer and director of Zero Effect and also directed the pilots for the television series “Freaks and Geeks” and “Undeclared”; returning to feature films, he directed Orange County, wrote, directed and produced The TV Set, co-wrote and directed Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and directed and executive produced Bad Teacher.

Justin Malen’s feature film screenplay Bastards was named on The Black List of one of the best unproduced screenplays in 2011.  He also completed a rewrite of the comedy project The Manny for Red Wagon and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Malen is represented by Verve and H2F, and Eisenberg and Stupnitsky are repped by Mosaic and WME. Kasdan is represented by WME.

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Trailer and Music Launch of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

“Farhan has become Milkha Singh”

Bollywood has its own unique style of glorifying stories- the small everyday lessons and the legendary stuff. One of the path breaking films of the modern era, Rang De Basanti carved its mark in the hearts of the people and the real hero of the film, the director, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra made the unforgettable mark in the history of cinema. Looks like he is up to it again, for the second time in his life time, now with the biopic of the Indian Athletic legend, Milkha Singh- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

At a special event to launch the music of the film, were present the BMB team- Rakeysh, Farhan Akhtar who play’s Milkha Singh and Sonam Kapoor along with the legend himself, Milkha Singh.

The event started off at not a very positive note, Director Rakeysh Om prakash Mehra quoted, “"Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is not a movie on a sportsman, it's a movie on the triumph of a human spirit.The purpose of the film is to celebrate human spirit. There is a Milkha Singh in each one of us; we need to bring it out.” He clarified that it was not the impressive records of the Flying Sikh, but the story of his life and the spirit that he wanted to tell the world and was very proud of how Farhan and Sonam did their roles with so much effort and perfection. He quoted, “It would be wrong to say that Farhan enacted Milkha Singh, he has become Milkha Singh by putting in all that effort”. The Flying Sikh who was present there also agreed with the director and said that he was impressed how Farhan copied every aspect of his persona, the rigorous training, the style of running, the physique, and he was very proud of it.

Sonam Kapoor who happened to see the theatrical for the first time was smitten by the results and was seen getting emotionally seeing the blood, sweat and hard work reflect on screen. “Rakeysh always puts me in a spot. I have nothing to say, I’m in tears right now,” confessed the beauty.

Milkha Singh, who was present at the event spent some good golden words expressing some memorable events and all the nostalgia. He wanted people to know his story. Singh mentioned that the two most unforgettable incidences in his life would be the murder of his parents at the age of 12 before his eyes and missing the medal at Rome Olympics for his country. He further mentioned, he hopes that after this film tells the younger generation his story, he wants to see an Indian winning the Olympics medal for India, putting it as his last desire. He maintained, he has always seen sports as a mean to promote brotherhood. And it should be kept like that, instead of calling it a war.

Farhan Akhtar looked at his best in the trailer, and maintained his witty self at the event. He divulged the details of his preparations. He felt important to have a film on the man of his persona. For all the applause that he gathered from the looks of the film, he only mentioned, “I promised Milkha sir, I’ll put in all possible hard work for the film.”

Parampara Patil Hashmi.
STARFRIDAY-EDITORIAL

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

the team of Commando recently launched the DVD of the film. The actors of the film Vidyut and Pooja were very thrilled.

DVD launch of Commando

After, a success at the box office, the team of Commando recently launched the DVD of the film.  

The actors of the film Vidyut and Pooja were very thrilled. It was a reunion of sorts 

Present at the event were Vidyut Jamwal, Pooja Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Director, Dilip Ghosh, Mr. Sanjeev Lamba.