Kochadaiiyaan event which took place at Cinemax Versova

Kochadaiiyaan event which took place at Cinemax Versova
Attendance of Superstar Rajinikanth, wife Lata Rajinikanth, Soundarya Rajnikanth Ashwin, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shekhar Kapur, R Balki, Anupam kher, Subhash ghai, K S Ravikumar, Ramesh sippy,Kajol, Sunil Lulla and Resul pookutty.

#Belvedering at the #EDENartfestival ~Belvedere Vodka celebrates EDEN - a new festival celebrating live music, live art and live performances~

#Belvedering at the #EDENartfestival
~Belvedere Vodka celebrates EDEN - a new festival celebrating live music, live art and live performances~
 
Mumbai, March 30, 2014

Belvedere Vodka celebrated the spirit of creative expression with EDEN art festival at Palladium Hotel, Mumbai. Bhavishyavani Future Soundz in partnership with Network Prive launched EDEN, a new avant-garde festival celebrating alternative culture. EDEN transformed Mumbai into a cultural playground, an urban space that captured the dynamic community of thinkers and creators, makers and doers that have, for centuries, made our city the most vibrant in India. Guests including, Bandana Tewari, Mathew Lugumus, David Fisher & Sky Bradshaw, Juhi Pandey, VJ Manish Makhija, Payal Khandelwal, Ryan Sadri, Sapna Bhavnani, actress Shenaz Treasurywala, Vicky Ratnani among others moved beyond the shaken and stirred and were seen enjoying sensuel Belvedere cocktails specially created for the occasion.

About Belvedere Vodka:

The first luxury vodka, Belvedere is distilled four times - the optimum number for enhancing its subtle sweetness and smooth, clean finish. Made from Dańkowskie Gold Rye, as well as from water solely from its own pristine source, Belvedere acquires its distinctive taste. Steeped in history, Belvedere is made in Poland following traditions dating back 600 years ago, and is handcrafted in small batches to ensure superior quality that meet only the highest of standards. Today, Belvedere's high character and uncompromising integrity are recognized internationally by discriminating vodka enthusiasts. Belvedere achieves the perfect balance between purity and character that distinguishes each unique martini. No synthetic juices. Only the purest nectars and true luxury vodka. That is the essence of the new age über luxury Belvedere cocktail.

Aditi Rao Hydarr replaces Sunny Leone in Bhushan Patel's next film

After the success of Ragini MMS 2. Director Bhushan Patel is all set to direct his next Horror film with Kumar Mangat. The film will be filmed in the backwaters of Kerela.

Bhushan Patel is on the seventh sky these days by the response he got from his second film Ragini MMS 2. "My first directorial 1920-The Evil Returns was a hit, this one is an even bigger hit," he says. 

Talking about his next film with KUmar Mangat he says, "This one won't be a horrex (horror+sex) flick like the Ragini Part 2 but more on the lines of my first film which was a classic period horror romance. It's a love triangle with a twist." 

For his next film he is not very keen on casting Sunny Leone as he thinks that she was perfect for the role in Ragini MMS 2, but will be a miscast for his next film. "We've approached Aditi Rao Hydari and we're hoping for the nod," he says. The rest of the cast is yet to be finalised. 

"Ghost stories are usually associated with hill stations, I want to shoot this on the backwaters of Kerela. I hope to roll by the first week of May," he reveals.

Meenakshi Dixit on her way to make it big in Bollywood with P se PM Tak.

Meenakshi Dixit on her way to make it big in Bollywood with P se PM Tak.

A runner-up in Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan and being trained by the dance director herself, Meenakshi Dixit was destined to make a mark in the glamour world. After debuting as the lead actress in Tollywood with Lifestyle and then doing item numbers in Dookudu, Billa 2 and Baadshah, Meenakshi has blazed her way into B-town as the lead actress for Kundan Shah’s P Se PM Tak.

Talking about her journey, Meenakshi says, “What I am today is because of the dance reality show. My debut movie bombed at the box-office, after which I entered the Malayalam and Tamil industries. When I did not have offers in hand, I was approached for an item number in Dookudu. It was something new, so I took it up. Later I started rejecting item numbers as it was not something that I wanted to do.”

“I was looking for a break in Bollywood and I auditioned for P Se PM Tak and to my surprise, I was selected as the lead, P se PM tak is a woman-oriented film and I play a prostitute who becomes the CM in four days. The movie is about her journey and how her life changes and how she changes the lives of others.

“It was a tough role to play. I had to attend a two-month workshop to fit perfectly into the character,” she adds. 

P Se PM Tak is currently in its post-production stage.

Month of good cinema – After Queen its Ankhon Dekhi

Month of good cinema – After Queen its Ankhon Dekhi

The month of March started with one of the best films Queen. A film which showed the emotional journey of a girl who has been left by the guy she loved became a big hit.

The movie caught up success like wild fire having very interesting story-line. After Queen another film that has caught people’s attention is Ankhon Dekhi which again is an emotional journey of an old man.

Ankhon Dekhi is a story about a man, Bauji, played by Sanjay Mishra, who decides to believe only in what he sees or experiences himself than what the world has to say.

The film has received very good response by the critics. The people who have watched the film cannot stop raving about the film.

Within two weeks the film has already become talking point with a very out of the box story line.

Both the film has garnered immense appreciation for the extraordinary performance and the story line.

Deepika Padukone overwhelmed by her fan's.

Deepika Padukone overwhelmed by her fan's.

Deepika took a fan to Filmfare award night where she was felicitated. Since then her fan mail has almost doubled.

Over the last month 5 girls used to regularly stand outside Deepika’s building in Prabhadevi. The girls used to hang around till wee hours trying to gauge the time she arrives or trying to spot her car. They wanted to meet her.

One of the days Deepika’s team bought this to her notice, she immediately requested her team to call them in the building premises.

She interacted with the girls and spoke to them about various things. They had a hearty conversation.

When the girls shared that they have been trying to meet her since a month and have been waiting till odd hours… Deepika got concerned. She introduced the girls to her manager and asked them to be in touch with her rather than waiting outside. She was concerned about their security.

While Deepika was interacting with her facebook fans early this week, they came again to meet the young actor. They wanted gift her something they had made for her.

Deepika has been overwhelmed with the reactions she has been receiving from her fans. Even on Facebook the no. of her fans has galloped.

Even during the Facebook chat she was heartened with the exchange. They spoke to her about her films, the characters she has essayed Veronica, Naina, Meenamma, Leela and also recited many of her dialogues.-- 

Aamir Khan for the first time revealed the topic of the upcoming episode in SMJ.

Aamir Khan for the first time revealed the topic of the upcoming episode in SMJ.

The last episode of SMJ, Season II would be about voting.

Prior to this the subjects of SMJ were strictly kept under wraps from the very first episode In fact now for 17 episodes Aamir Khan has maintained this as a standpoint

Aamir cut promo’s very tactfully without revealing the topic. In the promo he asked the audiences a riddle to be solved around the topic to build intrigue.

However for the first time Aamir decided to change course and has gone ahead and revealed the topic of the finale episode.

It would be about voting and special promos have been cut to talk about the episode. In the promo Aamir is questioning the audiences if they are planning to vote this year.

It is a very crucial topic and hence he decided to reveal the topic much in advance.

Aamir wants more and more people to be awake to the episode. He wants to spread the importance of voting. He also wants audiences to be aware of all the facets of the current political environment.

The episode would be encapsulating a lot of facts which as citizens we should be awake to.

We also have a huge increase in the no. of voters this year. A lot of youth would be voting for the first time. The episode would guide them in being awake and taking into account various factors before they cast their vote.

Spokesperson of Aamir confirms “ We decided to reveal the topic of Satyamev Jayate as we wanted more and more youngsters to be abreast about the existing political scenario.”

Andrew Garfield and Jamie Foxx get ready for some Indian Premiere League cricket

Howzzat? THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 stars Andrew Garfield and Jamie Foxx get ready for some Indian Premiere League cricket action at an event promoting Earth Hour in Singapore. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 comes to Indian cinemas on May 1st.

Hawaa Hawaai Trailer Launched

Talent unveils at the 8th edition of ‘The Debut’ Grand Finale by Wills Lifestyle

Talent unveils at the 8^th edition of ‘The Debut’ Grand Finale

by Wills Lifestyle

High on Style actor Soha Ali Khan felicitates India’s aspiring fashion designers at the finale ceremony

 

New Delhi, 28 March 2014

Wills Lifestyle takes forward its search for aspiring fashion talent with the 8th edition of ‘The Debut’, a unique initiative that recognizes India’s promising young designers in the fashion arena. Wills Lifestyle presented the Grand Finale of the 8th edition of ‘The Debut’, today in the capital at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. Actor Soha Ali Khan was present on the occasion to felicitate the young designers at the splendid award ceremony.

Gourav Goel, Pearl Academy, New Delhi was declared as the winner of 8th edition of ‘The Debut who received sponsored trip to UK for a befitting course at the London School of Fashion. 16 finalists shortlisted at the regional rounds held in Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai earlier this month, competed for the coveted title. 

Mr. Atul Chand, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC’s Lifestyle Retailing Business Division said, “The Debut by Wills Lifestyle is a unique platform that nurtures and recognises young talent in the field of fashion design. We are pleased at the tremendous response received from the student community. This initiative continues to provide encouragement to budding creative talent and facilitates interface with the leading names of the Indian Fashion fraternity. Year on year we have identified some of the best creative young minds of this country and will continue in our endeavors to highlight and bring this talent to the forefront.”

Present on the occasion, Soha Ali Khan said, “I am really excited to be here today! The Debut by Wills Lifestyle is an extremely wonderful initiative. It gives the young aspiring student designers from all over India an opportunity to showcase their capabilities in front of the celebrated fashion specialists. I wish all the participants the very best for future and hope through this unique program by Wills Lifestyle many more such unseen talents are discovered!”

Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said, “The Debut’ is an extension of our partner Wills Lifestyle’s association & commitment with India’s most prestigious fashion event ‘Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week’ that aims to encourage students of fashion through showcasing, recognizing, & launching outstanding talent of tomorrow. We are delighted to support this platform.”

An eminent panel comprising of celebrated fashion designers Namrata Joshipura, Pankaj & Nidhi, Sartaj Singh Mehta, Creative Head, Wills Lifestyle and Dr. Vandana Bhandari, NIFT Dean judged the Debut finale. The shortlisted candidates were judged on key parameters of Creativity, Technicality and Commercial Viability.

This year the contest received an overwhelming response with more than 360 online registrations and over 110 portfolios received from fashion schools across the country including National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT); National Institute of Design (NID); Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF); Symbiosis Institute of Design, Arch Academy of Fashion, Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) & JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

Out of the portfolios received, a separate jury further short-listed the entries to 45 potential candidates, who presented their creations in front of distinguished jury at the regional rounds. The further shortlisted 16 candidates competed for the winner’s title at the finale today.

List of finalists

1.    Abhishek Kushwaha, NIFT Mumbai

2.    Nsha Thakur, Pearl Academy, Noida

3.    Kumar Samil Saurabh, NID

4.    Tushar Koche, NIFT, Mumbai

5.    Saurabh Kumar, NIFT, New Delhi

6.    Stuti Kejriwal, NIFT, Kolkata

7.    Saumya Singh, Pearl Academy, Noida

8.    Monika Singh, NIFT, New Delhi

9.    Bhumika Bhagchandrani, Pearl Academy, New Delhi

10.  Gourav Goel, Pearl Academy, New Delhi

11.  Dheeraj Kumar, Pearl Academy, Jaipur

12.  Mehandee Dureja, Pearl Academy, New Delhi

13.  Shivani Baghel, NIFT, Hyderabad

14.  Madhavi Singh, NIFT, New Delhi

15.  Gaurav Prajapeti, Pearl Academy, Chennai

16.  Srishti Guptaroy, NIFT, New Delhi

About Wills Lifestyle

Synonymous with fashion and elegance, ITC’s Wills Lifestyle stores offer a premium lifestyle wardrobe, incorporating the latest fashion trends for both men and women.  With a fashion fresh compelling range of Wills Classic formal wear, Wills Sport casual wear, Wills Clublife evening wear and Wills Signature designer wear, Wills Lifestyle provides Indian consumers premier high street   fashion   and   a   delightful   shopping experience. Currently there are more than 90 Wills Lifestyle stores across 40 cities. The Wills Lifestyle range is also available across all leading departments stores and multi brand-outlets in the country whilst also being available on all leading online fashion retailing portals.

Divergent:Releasing on 11th April 2014