SAB launches SAB Ki Happy Family in UP and Punjab

An exceptional school connect programme by the channel to supplement values & integrity in school kids

Mumbai, 29^th Jan, 2015: SAB TV, India’s leading family entertainment channel has launched a wonderful school connect initiative – SAB Ki Happy Family. Starting with the states of Uttar Pradesh & Punjab, SAB TV plans to reach out many more schools in the country along the way. SAB Ki Happy Family will be touring in cities of Agra, Allahabad, Kanpur, Varanasi, Chandigarh and Ludhiana. Students from standard 1 to 9 can participate in the same.

SAB Ki Happy Family programme emphasizes the importance of love for family and togetherness, channelled through a drawing competition amongst school children. This activity is a highly interactive session; the theme for drawing competition is ‘Asli Mazaa Sab Ke Saath Kaise Aata Hai?’ ensuring the children describe their views on fun and good-times together as a family unit or with their loved ones.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr Anooj Kapoor, Senior VP & Business Head – SAB TV said, “We live in a world today where we end up taking our families and loved ones for granted sometimes. Through ‘SAB Ki Happy Family’ initiative we want be able to show the children, who are the future of the country, how important a family unit is, respecting and caring for elders is not just an integral part of our culture but also ensures that we have a strong support system too. SAB Ki Happy Family accentuates SAB TV’s core belief of ‘Asli Mazaa SAB Ke Saath Aata Hai’ and beautifully illustrates the positives of joint family system.”

The objective of the campaign is to make the children realise the significance of mutual respect and care for their loved ones, to bring together all family members to portray their idea of fun.

As part of SAB Ki Happy Family initiative, the participating children will be provided with drawing sheets for the competition and goodies from SAB TV. The drawing sheets also come with a sketch of a family tree which the children have to fill in according to their family members. Some of the best family tree entries will also get a chance to be featured on SAB TV’s Facebook page. 

SAB TV is World’s No. 1 light hearted family entertainment channel with over 6000 hours of original programming content. Recently, Honorable Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi also invited the team of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah to join the Clean India campaign.  This is recognition of SAB TV’s sustained efforts towards providing family entertainment that influences positive social behaviour.

This initiative is being executed by Victor Tango Entertainment Pvt Ltd.

About SAB TV -

SAB is a part of the network of Television channels owned by Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd. SAB is India’s only family comedy entertainment channel with a core brand promise of ‘Asli Mazaa SAB ke Saath Hai’. SAB with its impressive lineup of innovative programs and light-hearted content ranging from daily family comedy to path breaking concepts like silent comedy is dedicated to promoting an enjoyable “family-viewing” experience. Its current programming mix includes Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Chidiyaghar, Baal Veer, Yam Hain Hum, Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai and The Great Indian Family Drama. For its differentiated programming and healthy entertainment SAB has also won the Brand Leadership award in media & entertainment space.

About Victor Tango

Victor Tango offers the full spectrum of above & below the line brand solutions, IP development and brand consultancy services. Our offerings include development of creative campaigns that weave together multiple media disciplines like activations, live and televised events, digital content, audiovisual productions, strategy development and end-to-end implementation.

Farhan has crossed 1 Lakh air miles on his frequent flyer card in the last one year.

Farhan is probably one of the most travelled Bollywood star.

He has been travelling for varied reasons be it film shoot, recce for his production, concerts with his band…..

Farhan has extensively shot in various parts of Europe for his upcoming film Dil Dhadakne Do and shot for Wazir in Delhi.

But what adds the extra bit is the tours for his band Farhan Live. Farhan has been visiting umpteenth towns and cities for concerts across India. He has visited various places like Belgaum, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi to name a few. To think of it no other B town actor has has a chance to venture into the heartland of India to this extend.

While Farhan’s team was locking his schedule and mapping his upcoming travel, realized he has extensively travelled last year and has a huge bank of miles.

Shreyas Talpade starrer ‘Baji’ set for a 6th February 2015 release

·        The film marks the return of Shreyas Talpade to Marathi cinema after a span of eight years

·        Produced by DAR Motion Pictures, Virtue Entertainment, Affluence Movie,IME Motion Pictures and Blue Drop Films, ‘Baji’ is all set to hit the Silver Screen on 6^thFebruary 2015

·        Directed by Nikhil Mahajan of Pune 52 fame this romantic-action-adventure Blockbuster also stars Jitendra Joshi as his main nemesis and Amruta Khanvilkar as his leading lady

·        Helmed by Atif Afzal, the film’s soundtrack features industry’s popular singers Chinmayi Sripada, Adarsh Shinde, Bela Shende, Shalmali Kholgade, Adarsh Shinde and Abhijeet Sawant

​Mumbai: 1st Feb 2015 : 

DAR Motion Pictures, Virtue Entertainment, Affluence Movie,IE Motion Pictures and Blue Drop Films highly anticipated film 

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‘Baji’ is all set for a 6^th February 2015 release across theatres in Maharashtra. The film which marks the return ofShreyas Talpade as an actor to Marathi cinema after eight years and boasts of ace stunt director from the south popularly known as ‘Stunt Selva’, for the first time in Marathi cinema.

 Written and directed by Nikhil Mahajan, of Pune 52 fame, the movie which is already amongst next year’s most anticipated films, also stars Jitendra Joshi as ‘Baji’s’ main nemesis and Amruta Khanvilkar as his leading lady. Furthermore, helmed by Atif Afzal, the film’s soundtrack features industry’s popular singers Chinmayi Sripada, Adarsh Shinde, Bela Shende, Shalmali Kholgade, Adarsh Shinde and Abhijeet Sawant

Commenting on the film, Shreyas Talpade said, “After Iqbal, Baji has thus far been my most challenging and fulfilling acting assignment till date. Perfectionist Nikhil Mahajan and the super energetic Stunt Selva have pushed me to limits that I never knew I could achieve and I am very grateful to them for that. Apart from the makers and my really talented co-stars who are definitely amongst the most fantastic actors I have worked with, I dedicate this movie and my performance in it to all my fans who have patiently waited so long for my return to Marathi cinema. I am absolutely confident they will definitely not be disappointed and would get far more than they expect.”

An epic blockbuster and pure family entertainer ‘Baji’ is shot across picturesque Konkan locales. Itis an action-adventure-romance laced superhero vigilante about and hidden treasures, based on the legend of a man who took upon himself to protect the common man against oppression and injustice in this small village in Shrirangpur. No one knows who he is or where he comes from, but whenever the village is in peril, Baji has always come to its rescue. His sword, his bow-arrow and his white stallion live on to define him.

Talking about the film director Nikhil Mahajan said, “After Pune 52, I was very sure that I wanted to work on a good commercial epic blockbuster that would not just set the cash bells ringing at the box office but would also go down as one of the finest movies ever made in Marathi. Baji to me is that larger than life project. Not only has the experience on working on this movie, my very second, been very fulfilling and a dream come true, but I also got to work with the powerhouse actor that Shreyas is and the super talented Jitendra and charming Amruta.”

Presented by DAR Motion Pictures, in association with Virtue Entertainment, Baji is produced by Arun Rangachari, Vivek Rangachari, Amit Ahirrao, Deepti Talpade, Suhrud Godbole, Hrishikesh Kulkarni and Nikhil Mahajan and is scheduled to hit the silver screen on 6th February 2015. Other key credits include Writer and Director: Nikhil Mahajan, Dialogues: Shrirang Godbole, Original story: Nikhil Mahajan & Suhrud Godbole, Director of Photography: Vasu Rane, Editor: Abhijeet Deshpande, Music: Atif Afzal, Lyrics: Shrirang Godbole, Co-Producer: Ayush Maheshwari and Executive Producer: Pavan Malu (Blue Drop Films).

Tax free status application for Hawaizaada across states​.

The government of Uttar Pradesh has declared the Ayushman Khuranna starrer Hawaizaada tax free in the state.

And after the UP government, all governments are in active discussion to make the film tax free.

The film makers have applied for tax credit across different states. The screening was completed at Haryana and Delhi and both states officials have praised the film.

Applications have also been filed at Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Chattisgarh, Telengana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Hawaizaada is about the achievement of an Indian, Shivkar Bapuji Talpade, who flew the first unmanned plane for 20 minutes eight years before the Wright Brothers.

The film signifies an important landmark in Indian history and celebrates this unsung hero.

Considering the theme of the film and keeping its subject in mind, tax free status results in some states are expected in the coming days.

वेलकम बैक में गिनीज़ बुक ऑफ़ वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड करने वाली ६४ किलो की रिंग।

​वेलकम फिल्म का सिक्वल वेलकम बैक जल्दी दर्शको के लिए आरही है। यह फिल्म भी बहुत ही मजेदार लग रही है ,वेलकम बैक  शूटिंग के दौरान ही एक वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड भी बनगया है और यह वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड है रिंग का।  ​फिल्म में एक सीन ऐसा है जहा अनिल कपूर उनकी प्रियसी को एक रिंग गिफ्ट करते है। यह रिंग पहली बार ज्वेलरी  शोरूम  ट्रॉली पर प्रदर्शन के लिए रखी गयी थी,शूटिंग  दौरान दुबई के गोल्ड मार्किट में नजर रिंग पर गयी। 

फिल्म के निर्देशक अनीस ​बज़्मी कहते है "मार्किट में बड़ी ही ज्यादा भीड़ थी हमें  एक ही दिन में शूट पूरा करना था इसलिए कड़ी सुरक्षा रखी गयी। हमें यह पुख्ता करना पड़ा  शूटिंग ख़त्म होते ही रिंग सही सलामत शॉप में पहुंचा दिया जाये। 

​निर्माता फ़िरोज़ नाडियाडवाला कहते है " यह एक कॉमेडी सीन है जहा अनिल कपूर  एक  लड़की को इम्प्रेस करने लिए एक रिंग देते है। इस रिंग का साइज देख सभी सेट पर सभी लोग इसे लार्ड ऑफ़ द रिंग  कहते थे।  ​

Shahid Kapoor's Haider is the bestseller on Amazon

Shahid Kapoor's Haider is one of the most cherished film in recent times.

The film received a lot of appreciation and continues to be loved and highly spoken about.

While the film released in October, the film has yet been making sales.

Internationally and in Indian  the CD's, DVD's and Blueray of film are being purchased on a regular rotation.

Amazon has it listed as one of the best sellers for the three months.

Shahid's performance is being loved by all and the talented actor is infact receiving awards for the film across.

Shahrukh Khan returned to shoot at Marine Drive after 23 years

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Shahrukh Khan who hails from Delhi, was always enamored by Marine Drive. As a location a lot of people are taken by the beautiful sea shore. 

Very early in his career, in his first film Deewana, he had shot on the marine drive walk way. ‎
‎However, after 23 years Shahrukh got a chance to shoot on the same spot for YRF’s FAN directed by Maneesh Sharma and the memories came flooding back to him.‎

He was reminiscent of his shooting days where he could be waiting out, basking in the sea breeze till the next shot would get ready.

However, this time there was tight security to ensure the shooting runs smoothly and does not create commotion. There were many fans who got to know that he is shooting and so after every shot, he was ushered back into the vanity van.‎

They shot for 6 hours at a stretch and Shahrukh was keen to be out but was aware that would only make the process tougher for the crew.

He mentioned to his team how he can feel the the vibe and the pulse of the city here and was endlessly recounting his initial shooting days.

Everyone was around him listening to stories of his journey and how Mumbai was back then.

Ridhima’s Dream About Salman Khan.

It is fact that any newcomer aspiring to start their film career would give their right arm to work alongside superstar Salman Khan. Ridhima Sud who is debuting in Zoya Akhtar’s DIL DHADAKNE DO, however, seems to be excited even at the idea of doing an item song in a Salman Khan film. If you think we are joking, here it from the young lady herself, Ridhima said, “I would absolutely love to do an item number in a Salman Khan film. I love dancing and he has the most fun songs in his films! Also, any opportunity to share screen space with him would be a dream come true. I can't wait to tick it off my bucket list. Is that strange that I have it on my bucket list?" she asks coyly.

Salman is always known for giving breaks to newcomers, perhaps all Ridhima has to do is approach the star and her dream might just come true! Smiling, Ridhima relayed, " I had met Salman last year through common friends, before signing Zoya’s film, but I was too shy to say anything. I didn't want to start hustling him the minute I met him!

Swara Bhaskar is known to be a dedicated actor who has a no-holds-barred approach to her films and roles​

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Swara Bhaskar is known to be a dedicated actor who has a no-holds-barred approach to her films and roles. So when director Ashwiny Iyer asked her to put on 8kgs for her role as protagonist in Nil Battey Sannata, Swara complied and piled on the kilos. However she started shooting for Salman starrer Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo and Sooraj Barjatya expressly asked her to lose weight. Swara has been training hard for the past few weeks as she goes back to PRDP for her second and crucial schedule in February. Sources say she is doing a mix of Calisthenics/ Body Fit, Free Weights and basics of mixed martial arts with celebrity trainer Delton D'Souza. "Swara is training daily and harder than she ever has. She is also being more careful about her diet than ever before. Delton is relentless and the efforts are paying off already." 

Quote: I am now understanding firsthand the meaning of the saying: no gain without pain!! I am SO sore from training! I don't think I've ever worked so hard. Delton is strict and relentless which is good for a brat like me. So yes I feel like I'm training for the Army. But seriously the best thing is I'm using my body weight and doing a lot of fitness oriented training. Delton is also teaching me some self defense moves.. So I'm going to be a mean girl on the streets that no one can mess with. (Laughs) :) 

Rahul gets a grand welcome in Kashmir

Team of Kashmir student parliament &welfare trust headed by it's dynamic vice-president Mr Aadil Mohi Uddin welcomed Film star Rahul bhat who is a kashmiri himself at Srinagar International Airport.

The star along with Bollywood 's actress Katrina kaif & popular Talat Aziz sahab scheduled to shoot for their upcoming movie "FITOOR". Vice-president welcomed them by presenting  bouquets. it was an emotional moment for Rahul he not only thanked the vice-president but also appreciated the efforts of ksp team in providing rescue  relief & rehabilitation during last years devastated floods in Kashmir.

A proud Kashmiri, Rahul Bhat believes that the dynamic youth of Kashmir will shape the future of the valley and will bring peace to the country. A humanitarian, Rahul Bhat also assured that he will provide all possible support from his side to promote the Kashmir student parliament and is happy to be part of relief n rehabilitation program of KSP. 

Rahul's film "UGLY" won him great reviews and nominations in New York Indian film festival and cannes film festival also. He is currently also shooting with Sudhir Mishra for "Aur devdas".

Fashionista Sneh Vadhani choreographs Mughda Godse at India’s 1st condom inspired fashion show

Multi-faceted multi-talented artiste par excellence Sneh Vadhani turned choreographer for India’s first condom inspired fashion show “SKORE Fashionista” with celebrity showstopper actress Mughda Godse. The promoter of Svaie Dance Company also choreographed popular models like Namrata Shetty, Jaspal Kaur, and Nupur Bhaskar, who cascaded the ramp in style presenting the range of condom-inspired short skirts, dresses, evening gowns and crop tops, one out beating the other in creativity and style.

Sneh Vadhani says, “I accepted the challenge of choreographing a complex show comprising nearly 40 designer outfits created by 78 students participants from 11 leading fashion design institutes such as Pearl Academy, INIFD, Neeta Lulla School-WWI & WLCI. The socio-glam event was a rare and unique opportunity that SKORE has provided for the student community. The creativity of the students and the social theme gave me energy to slog for days before the grand event. I have been part of many shows but the SKORE Fashionista show will always be special.”

A one-of-her-kind dance performer par excellence, Sneh Vadhani currently runs Svaie Dance Company - School of Performing Arts giving dance education to children, young adults and adults with different modules of Bharat Natyam, Latin Ballroom, Contemporary, Bollywood and Urban Street Hip hop. She has been choreographing for TV shows, Commercial Music videos , Advertisements, Movies and more. She has been associated with brands like ZEE, Star Plus, Reliance Big Entertainment, Peace TV, Shoppers Stop, Nomura, Birla, Etv Marathi, Big Bazaar and The Bombay Film Company to name a few.

Performing History

Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

Performing Musical based on Mahabharat At the National Centre of Performing arts on 23rd Jan

Choreographed and acted for Promotional music video for International Artist DJ- Major Lazer and a TV commercial for Pidilite Fevicryl. Started learning Kathak under the guidance of Pandit. Sandeep Mahavir for a musical performance featuring a fusion of Kathak and Modern Contemporary called The 7 chakras and the Kundalini.

May 2014- Oct 2014

Choreographed two music videos for a famous singer Ms. Bandana Sharma Choreographing Ramp Fashion Show and Dance Show for Nomura's Townhall event.

Winner of the Professional Open Division Category at the 6th DanceSport Association of Maharashtra LATIN BALLROOM Championship.

Cha Cha Ad Promo For Dilse Naachein Indiawaale Reality Dance show on Zee TV for HAPPY NEW YEAR with Shahrukh Khan & Farah Khan. We also Performed with AR RAHMAN (Slumdog Millionaire) Live In Concert at Chennai.

March 2014-April 2014

Choreographed Miss & Mr. FBB for Fashion at Big Bazar

Zee Q Kidzania workshops for kids at Phoenix Market City and Eternity Mall.

Dec 2013- Feb 2014

Featured and Choreographed an Ad Campaign for Sosyo aerated drink.

Choreographed an event for PEACE TV by Dr. Zakir Naik

Currently working with Danny Kunjan and Savio of the Jhalak Dikhlaja Fame

October 2013- December 2013

Various Shows for corporates like Standard Chartered bank, Reality Awards, Shoppers Stop, Durex and Infinity mall

July 2013-September 2013

Svaie Launches a New branch for Ballroom at Churchgate, Mumbai

Svaie Dance Workshop for 150 Students at Satara.

Performs for Indo-African Festival

May2013- June 2013

Workshops held in Zumba and Jive for the Mumbai Cricket Association at Bandra Kurla Complex.  Choreographing the Town Hall event for Nomura (investment banking corporate) showcasing dance forms like mohiniattam, dabke, kathak flamenco fusion and bharatnatyam.

Svaie starts branches at Juhu and Khar.

Mar2013-April 2013

Choreographed a promotional song for a Punjabi movie as a solo choreographer.

Conducted FUNMANIA 2013 dance workshops powered by ZeeQ for kids aged 2 ⅟2 to 15yrs at malls like Infiniti 1, Infiniti 2 and Rcity mall.

July 2012 - Nov 2012

Svaie Dance Company performed a corporate show for Birla Group. Performed a Classical Bharatnatyam piece to represent India at the kurdistan cultural festival by the Iraq Cultural affairs Committee.

Choreographed a Ballroom Sequence for Promo shoot of a Star Plus TV serial Arjun.  Performed for the Korean embassy show at New delhi.

Sneh choreographed and performed for the 48Hr Music Video Competition at the Kala Ghoda Festival.

Feb 2011 - June 2011

Sneh was working as a freelance choreographer with event companies like Redom Entertainment, I leaf connects, Impresario Events and Joss events.

Sneh am also improvising on my Jazz, Contemporary and ballet skills at Danceworx Academy by Ashley lobo. I had an opportunity to learn dance forms like Modern, Burlesque and Broadway.

Dec 2010 – Feb 2011

Sneh was selected to be a part of a dance reality show called Halla Bol produced by Reliance Big Productions and it was aired across India. I have conceptualized and choreographed the dance show and the fashion show sequence of Dreams for KEM medical college during which I trained 40 dancers and also meticulously worked on the stage set up, lights, sound and costumes of the dancers.

Feb2010- July 2010

Sneh was employed as the Head Faculty for dance at the Monttage Film and Television Institute teaching various dance forms to the students of all age groups.

2007-2010

Sneh choreographed for various corporate events and held workshops at Surat, Nagpur, Gwalior, Nashik etc. I was a part of hip hop crew called Swordfish and thus learnt hip hop and Break dance with them while performing as an artiste at various shows. Simultaneously trained for 7 months in ballet pointe technique under the guidance of Mrs. Bharucha Also choreographed a sequence for a TV shows under Balaji telefilms.

Learning History

July 2011- May 2012

Sneh was pursuing Ballroom Teachers Training course from Ballroom Dancing India Under the guidance of Mr. Santhosh  and Ms. Akshatha and got certified in dance categories of  International Standard (Waltz, vienesse Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango) , International Latin (Cha cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble), American Smooth ( Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Vienesse Waltz), American rhythm (Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero,Mambo) and American Night club ( Salsa, Two Step, Merengue, Hustle) for all three levels i.e. Bronze, Silver and Gold.

2004-2006

Sneh was a part of Shiamak Dawars institute of performing arts learning various technical aspects of contemporary and jazz. In year 2005 choreographed for college events viz. Rapport, Kaleidoscope, Malhar, Utsav, Dreams to name a few.

1993-2003

Sneh was introduced to Indian Classical dance form of Bharatnatyam at the Soundaraya Natya Kala Institution of performing arts. Sneh was involved in various stage productions scripted and directed by Smt. Padmini Radhakrishnan as a performer, actress and teacher. Sneh appeared for all the theory and practical exams held thus achieving a degree in the traditional Indian Classical form of Bharatnatyam.

JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ LAUNCHES THE BODY SHOP'S NEW PULSE BOUTIQUE IN MUMBAI

ENJOY THE SEASON OF LOVE! VISIT THE NEW THE BODY SHOP PULSE BOUTIQUE STORE TO ENJOY LUXURIOUS VALENTINE'S DAY TREATS

Mumbai, 30th January, 2015: Jacqueline Fernandez, brand ambassador, The Body Shop, unveiled the season of love with the launch of The Body Shop's new Pulse boutique at Palladium Mall

With its interactive themes focused on beauty and community, beautiful interiors, pampering products, exclusive makeovers and indulgent beauty treats-the new Pulse boutique is all set to provide true Valentine’s Day celebrations to its customers this season. 

Beautiful and vivacious Jacqueline Fernandez was thrilled to launch the New Pulse store and Valentine's day celebrations. “Valentine's Day is approaching and millions across the world will look to present their loved ones with candy, flowers, and chocolates! But this time I plan to do it different! I am here to launch this new store and enjoy wonderful Valentine's Day pampering treats with all of you. This new The Body Shop Pulse Boutique is just the perfect place to do all my Valentine's Day shopping.”

Varun Sharma General Manager The Body Shop India says, “This is our new store in the ground floor at Courtyard in Palladium. This beautiful boutique is wonderfully spacious, innovative and interactive for our customers. We have launched this store in time for Valentine's Day with gorgeous gifts, delectable bath & body ranges, innovative skincare products and seductive fragrances everything to fulfil Valentine's day wishes this season.”

Jacqueline also launched the new unique and intense fragrance Red Musk™, a smoldering blend of spiced musk with hot notes of pepper, cinnamon and tobacco. The new incredible fragrance is created by one of the world's most talented perfumers 'Corinne Cachen'. The scent adds a red-hot note to the scandalous fragrance history of The Body Shop.

Raving about the new scandalous fragrance from The Body Shop, brand ambassador Jacqueline Fernandez said, “A good fragrance should have a certain personality and The Body Shop's Red Musk™ perfume is just intriguingly irresistible. The bold and sensual tones evoke a mysterious allure and this unconventional scandal in a bottle is definitely going to be in my hand bag at all the times to spice up my day. This is a perfect gift for the season of love.”

Adding to Jacqueline, the General Manager of The Body Shop India - Varun Sharma, said “We have pioneered in cruelty free fragrances by creating the first man-made musk. Instead of using the perfume industry's standard ingredient gathered from deer, we broke the rules and shaped the future of scent in the process. With the success of White Musk in the past we are confident that the New Red Musk Collection will be a hot favourite with all for its dramatic sensuality and animal cruelty free ingredients.”

ABOUT THE BODY SHOP

At The Body Shop, we believe true beauty comes from the heart. For us, beauty is much more than a pretty face. It's about feeling good and doing good, too. The Body Shop products are created using the finest ingredients sourced from the four corners of the globe, which are not tested on animals and are 100% vegetarian. We harness the skills of artisan farmers and add our expertise to create fabulous and effective beauty products that are wonderful to use.

Birdman review by ANIZ FILMVALA

Birdman

review by

ANIZ FILMVALA

***** 

Broadway life backstage and live has been bought into cinema halls with chimera of velocity and the credit entirely goes to two mastermind’s cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki and Mexican Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

They have used the illusion of cinematic approach to get the right feel of the behavioral prototypes of frenzy Broadway culture. The camera delves continuously without any cuts [advance technology at work] at an impossible protracted endurance capturing every moment of the actors expression and brings the regale atmosphere with traditional cinema frames. Add to the gaiety is the next invincible hero of the film a musician who plays drums for the background score Is also peerless at the moments when vital.

Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) a washed out Hollywood actor forgotten for his legendary superhero image of Birdman. Now in present attempts to be in vogue by producing and acting in a play, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love" with host of his co actor Laura (Andrea Riseborough) and first-time Broadway actress Lesley (Naomi Watts) and his daughter Sam (Emma Stone} serves as his assistant, a freak accident at the sets happen to replace actor with none other than a volatile method actor Mike (Edward Norton).

As the first previews go disastrously off beam, Riggan blames Mike for stealing the limelight with his own lines. As the day of the final preview comes closer, Riggan sees Sam and Mike flirting, disappointed he accidentally locks himself out of the theater thus leaving his night gown at the door and walks away in his underwear through Times Square to get back inside. This act of his doesn’t go well with a veteran critic Tabitha and promises him to kill his play with bad reviews.

The film gives high-quality scope to all the characters to portray their talent with flamboyance with no inhibition left as to prove their brilliance. There is no doubt about the Academy Nominations in the different category the film has garnered.


Cast
Michael Keaton as Riggan Thomson / Birdman
Edward Norton as Mike Shiner
Emma Stone as Sam Thomson
Naomi Watts as Lesley
Zach Galifianakis as Jake
Andrea Riseborough as Laura
Amy Ryan as Sylvia Thomson
Lindsay Duncan as Tabitha Dickinson
Merritt Wever as Annie
Jeremy Shamos as Ralph
Frank Ridley as Mr. Roth
Katherine O'Sullivan as Costume Assistant
Damian Young as Gabriel

Katrina to start shooting for Fitoor in Kashmir

Katrina Kaif is going to start shooting for Fitoor in Kashmir. She will be leaving for Kashmir this week.

The talented actor will be joining the Fitoor team during the second schedule of the film.

The team was in Kashmir shooting in November and December but Katrina will be joining them only now.

The team got to experience the autumn in Kashmir in the earlier schedule but Katrina will be going now during acute winter.

She is looking forward to the same however the crew has asked her to brace up and be prepared for the extreme climatic conditions there.

Stylish Shraddha Kapoor

From the young college look to the classy red carpet look, Sharddha Kapoor can carry off any look with elegance.

With her slim frame and beautiful features, the actress is able carry off any kind of outfit beautifully.

The young actress has the personality and grace to carry off various designs with ease.

She has her own sense of style and dresses according to the occasion and is comfortable in a wide range of clothes.

From dresses and shorts to gowns and ethnic Indian wear, Shraddha wears different outfits depending on the event.

She walked the red carpet in a glamorous avatar and attended award shows in formal evening gowns.

While for her film promotions and events Shraddha is seen in a chic avatar. She keeps it casual with shorts, skirts, dresses and jeans.

Designers find it easy to dress Shraddha as she can carry off any kind of outfit.

Shraddha has had an exceptional 2014 with commercial success in Ek Villan and critical acclaim with Haider. She was immensely appreciated for her beautiful performances last year.

Shraddha is currently busy shooting for her next film ABCD 2. 

SAB TV pays tribute to India’s greatest storyteller, cartoonist R.K. Laxman

Watch Best of ‘R K Laxman Ki Duniya’ this Saturday only on SAB TV

Mumbai, 28th Jan 2015: Best known for his creation ‘The Common Man’, Padma Vibhushan R.K. Laxman’s passing is a great loss to the country and the creative world. His celebrated character, that of a meek and silent common man, perfectly captured the idiosyncrasies of life and politics in India. R.K. Laxman’s opinions and thoughts on life as we know it in India not only was immortalised through his cartoons but on television too through R.K. Laxman Ki Duniya.

SAB TV’s R K Laxman Ki Duniya which was based on the books and works of R K Laxman, attempted to capture episodes and incidents involving happenings in the life of The Common Man.  The show represented the character’s hopes, aspirations, troubles, and weaknesses in day-to-day life as depicted by R.K Laxman over the years. As an expression of gratitude and to honour the eminent cartoonist, SAB TV brings back R.K Laxman Ki Duniya this Saturday from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

                                                                                                                                                                                      

Mr. Anooj Kapoor, Senior Executive VP & Business Head SAB TV said, “India will definitely miss R.K. Laxmansaab, his blunt and honest depiction of Indian way of life is what kept the humour alive in daily newspaper reading. With ‘R.K. Laxman Ki Duniya’, we wanted to immortalise his ideas and thoughts on Indian television too. SAB TV has always believed in presenting our viewers with real, innovative and fresh concepts with a comical twist. His ‘Common Man’ series fitted perfectly in line with the content proposition of our channel.”

SAB TV is India’s leading light-hearted family entertainment channel and the fact that R K Laxman’s cartoons was always able to take a light-hearted view of serious issues made R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya a perfect fit for the channel. The series which was produced by J D Majethia (Hats Off Productions)and Dharmesh Mehta (NamanRaj Productions Pvt. Ltd featured prominent artists like Atul Parchure essaying the common man, Vandana Pathak as his wife, Deepak Ghirwale as the retired Sanskrit teacher and many more.

‘R K Laxman ki Duniya’ exclusively on SAB TV! Revisit the animated life and experience the nostalgia this Saturday, 31^st Jan, back-to-back episodes from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

About R.K. Laxman Ki Duniya

R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya focuses on the character of Common Man who is a silent spectator of marching time and confronts India's latest heartbreak with a kind of wry resignation. The meek and silent Common man character, a witness to everything, scheming politicians, gossiping housewives and rapacious bureaucrats, has been hugely successful because it represents us - Indians.

About SAB TV -

SAB is a part of the network of Television channels owned by Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd. SAB is India’s only family comedy entertainment channel with a core brand promise of ‘Asli Mazaa SAB ke Saath Hai’. SAB with its impressive line-up of innovative programs and light-hearted content ranging from daily family comedy to path breaking concepts like silent comedy is dedicated to promoting an enjoyable “family-viewing” experience. Its current programming mix includes Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Chidiyaghar, Baal Veer, Yam Hain Hum, Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai and The Great Indian Family Drama. For its differentiated programming and healthy entertainment SAB has also won the Brand Leadership award in media & entertainment space.