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Saturday, 19 July 2014

The Hundred-Foot Journey

The Hundred-Foot Journey

Release Date August 8, 2014

Synopsis:

In “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. Displaced from their native India, the Kadam family, led by Papa (Om Puri), settles in the quaint village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val in the south of France. 
Filled with charm, it is both picturesque and elegant – the ideal place to settle down and open an Indian restaurant, the Maison Mumbai. That is, until the chilly chef proprietress of Le Saule Pleureur, a Michelin starred, classical French restaurant run by Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), gets wind of it.
 Her icy protests against the new Indian restaurant a hundred feet from her own escalate to all out war between the two establishments – until Hassan’s passion for French haute cuisine and for Mme. Mallory’s enchanting sous chef, Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon), combine with his mysteriously delicious talent to weave magic between their two cultures and imbue Saint-Antonin with the flavors of life that even Mme.
 Mallory cannot ignore. At first Mme. Mallory's culinary rival, she eventually recognizes Hassan's gift as a chef and takes him under her wing.
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” abounds with flavors that burst across the tongue. A stimulating triumph over exile, blossoming with passion and heart, with marjoram and madras, it is a portrayal of two worlds colliding and one boy’s drive to find the comfort of home, in every pot, wherever he may be.

Cast & Crew:
Lasse Hallström - Director

Steven Knight - Writer

Steven Spielberg - Producer

Om Puri - Papa

Juhi Chawla - Mama

Manish Dayal - Hassan

Charlotte Le Bon - Marguerite

Helen Mirren - Madame Mallory

Oprah Winfrey - Producer

Juliet Blake - Producer

Caroline Hewitt - Executive Producer

Carla Gardini - Executive Producer

Raphael Benoliel - Co-Producer
The Hundred-Foot Journey

Release Date August 8, 2014

Synopsis:

In “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. Displaced from their native India, the Kadam family, led by Papa (Om Puri), settles in the quaint village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val in the south of France. 
Filled with charm, it is both picturesque and elegant – the ideal place to settle down and open an Indian restaurant, the Maison Mumbai. That is, until the chilly chef proprietress of Le Saule Pleureur, a Michelin starred, classical French restaurant run by Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), gets wind of it.
 Her icy protests against the new Indian restaurant a hundred feet from her own escalate to all out war between the two establishments – until Hassan’s passion for French haute cuisine and for Mme. Mallory’s enchanting sous chef, Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon), combine with his mysteriously delicious talent to weave magic between their two cultures and imbue Saint-Antonin with the flavors of life that even Mme.
 Mallory cannot ignore. At first Mme. Mallory's culinary rival, she eventually recognizes Hassan's gift as a chef and takes him under her wing.
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” abounds with flavors that burst across the tongue. A stimulating triumph over exile, blossoming with passion and heart, with marjoram and madras, it is a portrayal of two worlds colliding and one boy’s drive to find the comfort of home, in every pot, wherever he may be.

Cast & Crew:
Lasse Hallström - Director

Steven Knight - Writer

Steven Spielberg - Producer

Om Puri - Papa

Juhi Chawla - Mama

Manish Dayal - Hassan

Charlotte Le Bon - Marguerite

Helen Mirren - Madame Mallory

Oprah Winfrey - Producer

Juliet Blake - Producer

Caroline Hewitt - Executive Producer

Carla Gardini - Executive Producer

Raphael Benoliel - Co-Producer
The Hundred-Foot Journey

Release Date August 8, 2014

Synopsis:

In “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. Displaced from their native India, the Kadam family, led by Papa (Om Puri), settles in the quaint village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val in the south of France. 
Filled with charm, it is both picturesque and elegant – the ideal place to settle down and open an Indian restaurant, the Maison Mumbai. That is, until the chilly chef proprietress of Le Saule Pleureur, a Michelin starred, classical French restaurant run by Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), gets wind of it.
 Her icy protests against the new Indian restaurant a hundred feet from her own escalate to all out war between the two establishments – until Hassan’s passion for French haute cuisine and for Mme. Mallory’s enchanting sous chef, Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon), combine with his mysteriously delicious talent to weave magic between their two cultures and imbue Saint-Antonin with the flavors of life that even Mme.
 Mallory cannot ignore. At first Mme. Mallory's culinary rival, she eventually recognizes Hassan's gift as a chef and takes him under her wing.
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” abounds with flavors that burst across the tongue. A stimulating triumph over exile, blossoming with passion and heart, with marjoram and madras, it is a portrayal of two worlds colliding and one boy’s drive to find the comfort of home, in every pot, wherever he may be.

Cast & Crew:
Lasse Hallström - Director

Steven Knight - Writer

Steven Spielberg - Producer

Om Puri - Papa

Juhi Chawla - Mama

Manish Dayal - Hassan

Charlotte Le Bon - Marguerite

Helen Mirren - Madame Mallory

Oprah Winfrey - Producer

Juliet Blake - Producer

Caroline Hewitt - Executive Producer

Carla Gardini - Executive Producer

Raphael Benoliel - Co-Producer

Deepika Padukone

If we thought that Deepika Padukone’s versatility was limited to the varied roles that we saw her playing in her back to back hits last year in Race 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewaani, Ram Leela & Chennai Express, there is a lot more to come from the actress which will surprise the audiences.

The actress will be seen in completely diverse looks in her releases to come. Knowing Deepika, we have seen her choose roles that are very different from her previous roles.

Starting from her look in Finding Fanny which shows her as a Goan for the first time to a Maharashtrian look  in Happy New Year it is a wide range that Deepika will be seen covering in terms of her characters and looks.

Post Finding Fanny and Happy New Year, we will also see Deepika in different looks and characters in Tamasha, Piku and Bajirao Mastani.

Imtiaz who usually does not prefer to repeat his female cast has however made an exception with Deepika.

Infact, Deepika has been repeated by most of her directors. She made a roaring debut with Om Shanti Om, 6 years ago. After all this while when Farah was making her next romantic film she could not think of anyone else to cast but Deepika Padukone.

Even Homi Adajania who had his first outing with Cocktail signed Deepika for his next. Even though Finding Fanny is a very different film from Cocktail, he was sure Deepika would convincingly deliver this side of the spectrum as well.

Deepika will also be seen working with Sanjay Leela Bansali after Ram Leela. Sanjay Leela Bansali, who has a gracious way of making his heroines look has casted her for the role of Mastani in Bajirao Mastani.

Evelyn Sharma Makes Her International Singing Debut

Evelyn Sharma makes her
 ​International ​
singing debut!



Evelyn Sharma is no stranger to the international entertainment scenario. After having started off as a model 
across the world​
, Evelyn made her debut in 
​an American​
 film before making her way into Bollywood
​. ​
Seems like this pretty lass is now all set again to makes waves internationally as she gears up for her debut as a singer!


Unlike other
​Indian
 actors, Evelyn's song is not a Indi-Pop number; but a part of the alternative genre that ​is less commercial and more music
​.​
 Always having been a shy singer, Evelyn was encouraged by her friends to consider singing commercially
​ and ​
It all came to place when she was approached by a renowned Indo-American rapper, Brooklyn Shanti
​for his album
​.​ 
Interestingly Brooklyn
​ Shanti​
met Evelyn on the sets of ​'From Sydney With Love' a movie for which Brooklyn
​Shanti ​
composed music for. That's where
​he 
discovered Evelyn's singing prowess
​.​

Not only did Evelyn give the song her voice, she also turned writer and wrote the entire piece
 which
​Brooklyn ​
Shanti produced​
​.​
The song called Something Beautiful
​; is a song very close to Evelyn and it speaks about herself and her journey. It's about how at a point in time, she didn't feel beautiful or talented but then someone else ends up seeing what you can't in yourself.
​ ​
The song is meant to be a motivation for others to believe in themselves
​.

The album is slated for an August release and has been shot completely in New York. Evelyn will be seen sporting exquisite gowns
 ​in the music video
 ​​
by her designer friend
​s
 Rocky S
, Sonaakshi Raaj & Wendell
​Rodrick 
s. ​
Evelyn in her teens sang for her Church Choir, and that's what nurtured her singing while today she is set to debut at an International Platform
​.​
What's exciting is, post this single she's also gearing up to release her first solo album​
​.​

Rani gets gifted by the Interpol


YRF’s Mardaani is the story of a cop in search of a girl, led into the world of
​human ​
trafficking in India. Rani Mukherji plays a no-nonsense, fearless cop.

A high ranking lady Interpol inspector educated Mardaani’s team on women cops. She was integral in sharing details with them about female cops in the field.

Rani was keen on getting the nuances and mannerisms of a female cop right. She went the extra length to prepare for her role and trained hard for this film.

Rani impressed critics and fans and her role as a tough cop has been appreciated well. The inspector was keen on meeting Rani and she visited the Mardaani set in Mumbai.

The inspector gave Rani her feedback and congratulated her. She was quite impressed by the actress.
​ ​
The inspector even gifted Rani a silver plate with a lovely Interpol engraving.

Rani was touched by this gesture. She is excited for her film that releases on 22nd August.

Govinda and Ranveer compete on the sets of Kill Dil

Ranveer Singh has been a fan of Govinda since his childhood. The star goes speechless in front of the superstar Govinda and is simply crazy about him. Ranveer is ecstatic to be sharing screen space with Govinda in YRF’s Kil Dil, along with Ali Zafar and Parineeti Chopra.

The cast and crew had a gala time on the sets. On some nights after pack up, Ali Zafar who is a brilliant guitar player would entertain the unit by playing his guitar. Everyone would break into a jig at some point.

The songs played were mostly from Govinda’s films to which his biggest fan Ranveer would dance the most. One night there was a dance off between Ranveer and his idol Govinda. The unit began cheering and clapping for the two actors.

Ranveer put up a great show with his dance moves and infectious energy. But he was no match for the king of dancing and Govinda walked away as the winner hands down. The unit had great fun and the night was truly entertaining.

Bhushan Kumar’s Hate Story 2 receives bumper opening

Bhushan Kumar’s Hate Story 2 receives bumper opening

T-Series’ latest release Hate Story 2 opened in theatres today. As per market reports, the film has received a bumper opening across all markets.

Hate Story 2 starring newcomers Surveen Chawla and Jay Bhanushali along with Sushant Singh is directed by Vishal Pandya. This revenge thriller had already created the right buzz amongst its target audience through its bold promos and songs that are trending across platforms. The songs like Aaj Phir Tum Pe and Sunny Leone’s club song Pink Lips spiced up the buzz for the film. the first song released was the recreation of the old sensuous number ‘Aaj Phir Tum Pe’ that garnered unheard more than 6 million views on YouTube. The other songs Kabhi Aayine Pe and Hai Dil Ye Mera along with the recently released Sunny Leone’s oomph club number ‘ Pink Lips’ that crossed one million views in 3 days. The marketing activities and promos brought forward the message of vengeance and  boldness.

The response received from the audience has made the producers and distributors increase the shows and screens as earlier planned. Hate story 2 instead of 500 – 600 screens is now released in 1200 screens across India.

Kapil Sharma’s no won’t stop Hate Story 2

Kapil Sharma’s no won’t stop Hate Story 2

Hate Story 2, an erotic thriller, which is applauded by masses on social sites has been turned down by Kapil Sharma to promote on his show, Comedy nights with Kapil, due to its bold content. Producers were not worried about Kapil’s ‘No’ as the trailer received million of hits and is popular among people. Since going to channels is part of promotional activity and not something unusual.

“They refused to integrate with Hate Story 2 as they felt that the subject of the film was risqué and bold. The film folk were told that CNWK is meant for family audiences, but at the same time Kapil cracks jokes with sexual innuendos on the show.” Says a source

Further the source adds “As Jay and Surveen are TV actors, the film’s makers felt that it was a good way to promote their show. But they were taken aback when their request was turned down.”

Hate story 2 starring Jay Bhanushali, Surveen Chawla and Sushant Singh, produced under the banner of T-series is slated for 18th July release.

Begin Again Review by ANIZ FILMVALA







Begin Again

Review by

ANIZ FILMVALA

*****




A simplistic and a true to life film by Director John Carney about two worn-out individuals, one Dan [Mark Ruffalo] a jobless music producer and dealing with a broken marriage in distress the other Gretta [Keira Knightley] a heart broken and incensed about her beau’s Dave Kohl [Adam Levine] betrayal who is a famous singer and music composer. 

The film begins with astute flashback with three focus point where Dan hears gretta sing in a night club and is flabbergasted by her lyrics and voice, second flashback shows gretta accompanied with Dave on assignment for a music deal where she realizes he having affair with the music producer, third flashback Dan has a conflicting argument with his former partner Saul [Mos Def] and is shown the door permanently out of the music label which he was a co founder too, hence next he is shown meeting her  daughter Violet [Hailee Steinfeld] and in distraught [ as he can’t afford to pay the bill at a club] he leaves her back home.
Back in present he tries to persuade Gretta about her potential about becoming a successful singer and a lyricist which he can produce, to his importunate she agrees for the deal. And the frenzy starts for recording songs with a shoe string budget, as they record the songs on the street-station-buildings and nowhere.

Meanwhile a repentant Dave who is back in New York to promote his new album calls Gretta and is seemingly happy to hear her foray into the music world. Dave performs ‘Lost Stars’ live at a venue where he invites Gretta to witness the fan following for the song which was written by her on a Christmas night. As she see’s Dave perform the number she’s taken aback and realizes that he is  more passionate about his career then love.

Gretta does a U turn by scrapping her deal with a music label and instead distributes it with a social site to her fans.

A superlative performance by Knightley and Ruffalo which will touch you and rekindle the passion for heartbroken and also a ray of hope to the aspiring music lovers who are soulfully attached to their dreams of not making big but making their presence felt. Movie not for an entertainment but surely to make you euphoric in a simple way. 
  
Cast.
Keira Knightley as Gretta
Mark Ruffalo as Dan Mulligan
Adam Levine as Dave Kohl
Hailee Steinfeld as Violet Mulligan
James Corden as Steve
CeeLo Green as Trouble Gum
Mos Def as Saul
Catherine Keener as Miriam

Friday, 18 July 2014

Fox Traveller dons a new look- FOX Life





Fox Traveller dons a new look- FOX Life

The launch party of FOX Life was attended by various Bollywood actors, socialites and top Corporates

FOX Traveller celebrated the switch to FOX Life at a grand party organized by the channel at JW Marriott Juhu on 16h July 2014. The new vibrant avatar of India’s #1 Lifestyle and Travel channel was unveiled with a high energy carnival dance performance by Shiamak Dawar’s dance.

It was an evening of food, music, travel enthusiasts, glitter and glam. Shibani Dandekar looked gorgeous in a golden dress and welcomed the guests on the purple carpet. It was raining celebrities at the FOX Life launch and everyone was there to let their hair down. Keertan Adyanthaya, Managing Director NGC Network India Pvt. Ltd, opened the evening to a dazzling performance revealing the channels new philosophy and tagline- GO PLACES! by Shiamak Dawar’s dance ensemble.

The party was attended by the who’s who of Mumbai’s tinsel town including Bollywood celebs like Gul Panag, Rajeev Khandelwal, Purab Kohli along with glamorous socialites and tele celebrities like Shibani Dandekar, Kirat Bhattal, Siddhartha Basu, Keith Sequira, Diandra Sores, Sameer Kochchar, Manish Paul, Gaurav Kapoor, Raghu Ram with wife Sugandha Garg, Rajeev Lakshman and many more.

The evening also saw the presence of Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna and India’s hottest designer- Rocky S. Some of India’s finest rock stars- Uday Benegal -Indus Creed & Hipnotribe were also present to celebrate the FOX Life launch and soon will be seen in SoundTrek Season 2 on FOX Life in September. The night also saw talented mixologists concocting delicious cocktails at the bar. All these elements made for a high voltage launch for FOX Life India. 

Mr. Keertan Adyanthaya, Managing Director, NGC Network India and Fox International Channels said, “Fox Traveller's journey has been exciting, fun, and fruitful. And as we continue on our next leg of this journey with FOX Life, it will only get bigger and better. This night was a celebration of the launch. An occasion where talents, business partners and affiliates came together for a good start to the new fiscal year. It was great to see everyone having a great time and appreciating the new avatar.”

Echoing the excitement, Shibani Dandekar said, “My journey with the channel began with style and the city and has been thrilling and adventurous! I am so honored to be a part of the Fox family and now that fox traveller has become Fox LIFE I look forward to the new experiences. FOX Life is just taking the fun journey a notch higher and I really can't wait to go places!

The glamorous Kirat Bhattal said, “I have been associated with FOX Life for shows like Life Mein Ek Baar-II and Style and The City and it’s been an amazing journey for me. I absolutely love the new avtar of the channel and I am sure the viewers will too.”

Indus Creed lead vocalist, Uday Benegal said, “It’s been a great journey with FOX Life and the show Soundtrek and I am delighted to be a part of this evening. The channel definitely took me on a fun journey and I am certain it will the same for its viewers.” 

The Michelin Star Chef at the launch, Vikas Khanna said,It’s a pleasure to be a part of FOX Life launch. My association with FOX Life for the show Twist of Taste has been a great experience. The channel gave me the chance to explore exciting journeys and I am sure it will do the same for its viewers.”

India’s hottest designer, Rocky S said, “I have been associated with the channel for the show Style & the City and I have had a blast. The FOX Life philosophy of Go Places will definitely urge the viewers to get out there and explore more with life.”

Speaking at the launch Purab Kohli said, “I'm glad to have worked with Fox Life for the show Life Mein Ek Baar. It's been an amazing and fun filled experience and I hope and look forward to working with them in the future as well. They are a great team and wish them the very best.”

Also present at the launch, Bollywood star and popular TV anchor, Rajeev Khandelwal said, “I really enjoy watching FOX Life as it’s an electrifying mix of fun journeys, personalized diaries, crazy adventures and beautiful destinations. I congratulate the channel on the re-launch of FOX Traveller to FOX Life. The new avtar looks awesome and I am sure this journey will be bigger and better.”

Talking at the launch Gul Panag said, “I am delighted to be here at the FOX Life launch. I wish the channel all the very best and I am sure it will take the viewers on an even more fun journey.”

Credits to all our sponsors and partners for the FOX Life launch - hospitality partners JW Marriott; beverage partners Teachers Origin, SabMiller, Charosa wines, Red Bull & Cocktail & Dreams; mobility & technology partner Uber and Radio partners Oye FM 104.8. 

ANNABELLE coming to cinemas 3rd October!

forthcoming Horror film – ANNABELLE coming to cinemas 3rd October! The film is based on the
haunted doll named “Annabelle” from the hit horror film “The Conjuring” that got released last year.

Crompton Launches New Range of Decorative Wall Lights Providing a Perfect Blend of Uniqueness & Aesthetics

December 16, 2024, Mumbai – Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, renowned for its dedication to quality and innovative...