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Just Cavalli takes Mumbai’s Elite on an Aromatic Journey with its Exclusive Launch Party!

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Just Cavalli takes Mumbai’s Elite on an Aromatic Journey with its Exclusive Launch Party!

Just Cavalli took Mumbai's elite on an exotic sensory journey with its launch of Just Cavalli Perfume in Mumbai's Palladium Hotel on 10th April. The ambrosial launch was quite the talk of the town, where only few of Mumbai's nonpareils got to witness an evening so grandiose and aromatic that everyone carried a part of it on them as the night ended. Keeping true to Cavalli’s style, the decor was posh, sexy and wild just like the who’s who attending the launch all the while keeping in touch with the sensual and elegant side. After all, who better than Just Cavalli to master the art of creating a fine balance between sexy and animalistic yet ultra chic and classy in everything they do.

One can describe Just Cavalli's fragrance like a call of the wild echoing through the cityscape, young and vibrant, sensual and fun. It was the faithful reflection of the whole Just Cavalli universe. Alluring, instinctively familiar on a primitive level, its potent effects could be sensed everywhere. With two prominent scents, Just Cavalli for him and her, it was like an aphrodisiac for the glitterati who couldn’t get enough of this magnificent fragrance. Just Cavalli’s fragrance was in perfect sync with the style and preference of the crème de la crème of Mumbai. The ladies embraced their sensual and fun free-spirited side, being the trendsetters they are, feminine with a powerful attitude, for which wearing Just Cavalli is a rite of passage and only natural. For the men, this fragrance was an expression of unabashed masculinity, a lesson in style and seduction, keeping in touch with their wild & uber confident side.

Just Cavalli’s For Him fragrance had a sizzling note of wild pimento, a powerful symbol of virility and seduction closely followed by a sophisticated and sensual heart note of Vetiver wood that gives an earthly and slightly smoky quality to the fragrance with the base note of smooth leather adds its rich mix of depth.

Just Cavalli’s for her fragrance had a dazzling top note of Neroli, an essential oil produced from blossoms of the bitter orange tree. The fragrance is followed by a magnetic heart note of the precious Tahitian Tiare flower. This enticing floral mix is grounded by a creamy palissander wood accord that adds power and nobility.

Speaking on the launch of Just Cavalli, Regional Managing Director Venkatesh said, “India is a strategic market and fragrances are a natural fit for Indian’s. We firmly believe in COTY that the demand for fragrances is going to continue to grow. We already have 2 power brands Calvin Klein & Davidoff which are doing very well. It is now time to unleash into this market our third powerhouse with the launch of Just Cavalli fragrance for him and her, an absolute iconic male and female fragrance. We believe that this fragrance is going to be very exclusive and is going to be loved by the customers, taking the world by storm.”

Speaking on the launch Nigel Smith, General Manager – India Operations for TARZ Distribution says,"We at TARZ India have a brilliant strategic partnership with COTY prestige wherein we are exclusively distributing premium high end fragrances for the highly receptive Indian market by launching fragrances that suit & build the relevant connection with our Indian customers. COTY Prestige has already established their presence in India with their extremely well recieved brands like Chloe and Marc Jacobs along with Calvin Klein and Davidoff which have been clear market leaders in the category over the years.

We look forwards to unleash in this market our yet another powerhouse with the launch of Just Cavalli fragrance for him and her, an absolute iconic male and female fragrance."

The launch was a personification of fun, sassiness & elegance all wrapped beautifully under one roof, celebrating Just Cavalli’s provocative fragrance which was truly exotic, sensual & fresh floating around like a mist, drifting one's thoughts towards all things pleasurable and bringing out the inner chic and confidence. A perfume like Just Cavalli is not for the boring and bland and the exclusive guest list with some of biggest Fashion & Bollywood names and a classy launch brought the idea home! The event saw celebrities like Harman Baweja, Shekhar Ravjiani, Shriya Saran, Mugdha Godse, Neetu Chandra, Arjan Bajwa, Terrence Lewis, Candice Pinto, Dipti Gujral, Rocky S, Rahul Aggarwal, Ashmit Patel, Ameet Gaurr, Basab Paul, Vikas Gulati, Ken Ghosh, Narendra Ahmed, Rashmi Nigam, Shamita Singha, Zulfi & Sheena Sayed, Asif Azim, Krishika Lulla, Jatin Kambani, Maheka Mirpuri, Gautam & Krisha Ghanasingh, Sanya Shaikh, Remu & Naaz Zaveri, Aarti & kailash Surendranath, Nisha Jamval, Kishen Mulchandani, Sanjay Puri with his wife and many more.

B-town boys in Bandra are known for their passion of bike

B-town boys in Bandra are known for their passion of bike. After Salman Khan and John Abraham, there are two young actors who have been added to the Bandra Biker gang.

Aditya Roy Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra have got their new transport mode as their bike.

Lately they have been seen navigating across the city on his bikes. Not just for a casual ride but he has been travelling to events and parties on his bike too.

Aditya Roy Kapur who has a Royal Enfield has been spotted traveling to event on his vehicle. Sidharth Malhotra has recently gifted himself a new bike ‘Harley’s Davidson’.

Heropanti wants to dedicate the first song Whistle Baja to all the flute players

Sajid Nadiadwala, who is introducing Tiger Shroff in his production, Heropanti, wants to dedicate the first song of the film, Whistle Baja to all the flute players.

The song Whistle Baja has the very popular tune that flute players have been playing since a very long time now which is also inspired by the original tune of Jackie Shroff’s film, Hero.

Sajid Nadiadwala feels that they should be given some credit to keep the tune alive for the last 30 years, which could also have been forgotten and hence he decided to dedicate it to them.

The first song of the film starring debutants Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon has a version of the tune which has been well-liked by everyone and the flute players across the country are hugely responsible for this.

So much so, that Sajid Nadiadwala has also specially invited about 10 flute players to be a part of the first song launch. The producer of the film was very keen on honouring them for what they have unknowingly done.

The theatrical trailer of the film has been received very well by the industry and the audiences. Even the first song of the film, Whistle Baja seems like an interesting one.

The film is slated to release on 23^rd May 2014.

Bollywood’s style diva Deepika Padukone and announces the launch of its ‘Limited Edition’ Spring-Summer 14 collection.

HIGH FASHION MEETS THE SPIRIT OF COUTURE

~ Bring Out the Star in You with Van Heusen’s ‘Limited Edition’ Spring Summer ‘14 Collection for Women~

Mumbai, 10^th April 2014: Van Heusen, the world’s most fashionable formal wear brand continues its starlit association with Bollywood’s style diva Deepika Padukone and announces the launch of its ‘Limited Edition’ Spring-Summer 14 collection. With exclusive, sensuous and sophisticated designs crafted for the modern, smart and the contemporary women - Van Heusen and Deepika Padukone brings to you a chic wardrobe that every woman desires.

VAN HEUSEN ‘LIMITED EDITION’

Deepika and Van Heusen have always epitomized effortless style and sophisticated fashion, while being chic and elegant. This season, Van Heusen’s ‘Limited Edition’ line continues to be associated with the style diva and designer, Deepika Padukone. This time round, the collection includes product categories such as blazers, trousers and skirts along with dresses.

The compilation of ensembles assert Deepika’s effortless style and emphasises on Van Heusen’s principles of sophisticated, graceful and understated fashion and is a representation of the harmonious amalgamation between the two worlds.

“This exclusive collection is designed specifically for today’s woman, who straddles many worlds and many roles with ease,” comments Mr. Vinay Bhopatkar, Brand Head of Van Heusen. “With a line showcasing an ultimate combination of style, modernity and substance, the Limited Edition collection offers every woman a classy and fashionable wardrobe that is truly unique.”

Moreover, this season the brand pulled out all the stops with the ‘Walk the Ramp with Deepika’ contest - an exemplary way to bring in an aspirational value through the product for their consumers by setting a benchmark which is at par with international brands. The 10 lucky winners who were shortlisted from the contest got a chance to ‘Walk the
Ramp’ with Deepika, as the designer, at Mumbai where the ‘Limited Edition’ Spring-Summer 14 collection was showcased.

Speaking on the range, Deepika says “It’s a little bit of what I already have and what I would like to see myself wearing. The collection is really about wearing your own personality. That’s something I’ve always believed in. It’s important to not forget who you are”, concluded the fashionista. 

The ‘Limited Edition’ Spring-Summer 14 line truly magnifies “Celebrity Status” through a trend-setting, unique and an exclusive range of apparel.

About Limited Edition
Designed by Deepika for Van Heusen, Limited Edition is a collection of exclusive bags and dresses designed to make every woman feel beautiful. This is what she has to say about it: “Ever so often, when I see a dress, I just wish it had a little something extra - a trim or a bow that could take it just a notch higher. Every piece you see in the collection is designed by me, with the sole intention of making a woman feel special, and yet real.”

About Van Heusen
Van Heusen is India’s No. 1 premium lifestyle brand for men, women and youth. With a rich heritage of 128 years, the brand entered India in 1990. It has had the unique distinction of establishing not only the brand, but also the ready-to-wear category. The brand epitomises ‘fashion for the corporate’, and its design driver is the combination of fashion and elegance. Over last 22 years of existence in India, Van Heusen has been making workplace more fashionable. Van Heusen has consistently been ahead of the curve in understanding the evolving fashion needs of Indian professionals and making it accessible to the Indian consumer.

About Madura Fashion and Lifestyle

Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, a division of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd, is one of India’s fastest growing branded apparel companies and a premium lifestyle player in the retail sector. After consolidating its market leadership with its own brands, it introduced premier international labels, enabling Indian consumers to buy the most prestigious global fashion wear and accessories within the country. Established in 1988 by Madura Coats Limited; Madura Fashion & Lifestyle has its origins in the erstwhile Coats Viyella Plc, Europe’s largest clothing supplier. In December 1999, Aditya Birla Nuvo, an Aditya Birla Group company, acquired Madura Fashion & Lifestyle to become the undisputed leader in the readymade menswear industry in India. In 2000, the company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Nuvo.

About Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd.

Aditya Birla Nuvo is a USD 4.75 billion conglomerate operating in the services and the manufacturing sectors, where it commands a leadership position. Its service sector businesses include Financial Services (Life Insurance, Asset Management, NBFC, Private Equity, Broking, Wealth Management and general insurance advisory), Fashion & Lifestyle (Branded apparels & Textiles), Telecom, and IT-ITeS. Its manufacturing businesses comprise of the Agri, Rayon and Insulators businesses. Aditya Birla Nuvo is part of the Aditya Birla Group, a USD 40 billion Indian multinational. The Group operates in 36 countries across the globe, is anchored by an extraordinary force of over 136,000 employees belonging to 42 nationalities and derives more than 50% of its revenue from its overseas operations.

‘DEBINA STUNS SUMIT WITH HER TAANDAV’

‘DEBINA STUNS SUMIT WITH HER TAANDAV’

‘Chidiya Ghar’ is the story of a fun-loving family comprising of different members with their own uncanny & funny mannerisms.

Mayuri aka Debina Banerjee and Gomukh aka Sumit Arora play the part of a happy couple on the show entertaining the other family members with their playful antics and disputes.

In a recent track, Debina was supposed to do a dance performance on a Bollywood song and express her displeasure and anger on Sumit through it. Sumit felt that Debina would find it difficult to enact such a performance as she is a very pleasant person in real life. However, Debina gave a superb dance performance and Sumit was pleasantly surprised.

Sumit said, “I was not completely sold on the idea of Debina doing an anger-filled performance as she one of the nicest persons I know and even told her that it might be a challenge for her. Debina pleasantly surprised me and all the other set members with her artistic rendition of anger through the dance performance. It was perfectly executed.”

Debina said, “I love to dance and have learnt it professionally as well. It was difficult to express anger through dance as most of us express joy through it. I took it up as a challenge as not everyone gets an opportunity to do a modern ‘taandav’. My co-actors loved my anger-laced dance performance and congratulated me for it.”

Watch how Debina expresses her anger through her dance on the show.

Tune into Chidiya Ghar to catch all the fun and comedy, from Monday to Saturday at 9 pm only on SAB TV!

Neil Nitin Mukesh Prepares For His Two Big Banner Roles

Neil Nitin Mukesh Prepares For His Two Big Banner Roles

Neil Nitin Mukesh is an established actor of Bollywood. After his critically acclaimed roles in movies like David, Johnny Gaddar and New York,Neil is now preparing for his role in Rajshri Production's upcoming movie, tentatively titled 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' set for 2015 release.

Neil is also starring as an anti hero in director A.R.Murugados' Tamil venture Kaththi  starring south superstar Vijay. Murugados and Vijay also made Thuppakki in 2012 which earned Rs.180 crores at the box office winning 6 awards at the prestigious Vijay Awards among many others; and now the same combo is returning with Kaththi which is due in October 2014.

Saregama Acquires - Heropanti Title Track - ""Whistle Bajake"

Saregama,  India’s flagship Music and  Entertainment Company    has  acquired the title track “Whistle Bajake"   of Heropanti   an upcoming Bollywood film.  This film marks  the debut of Tiger Shroff[  (Jackie Shroff’s son)  and Kriti Sanon in  in lead roles.    Heropanti  is  produced by Sajid Nadiadwala  under the banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd and directed by Sabbir Khan.

The title track is based on the old Hero film flute. The track is composed by the famous bollywood duo Sajid-Wajid.

The track for sure will rule the countdown charts!

On TV & Radio the track will be released on 13th April, 2014

Purani Jeans promotion at Fever 104 FM

Purani Jeans promotion at Fever 104 FM

Purani Jeans starcast Tanuj Virwani, Aditya Seal and Izabelle Leite promote their film Purani Jeans at Fever 104 FM.

 

An evening Revolver Rani style!!

An evening Revolver Rani style!!

The Revolver Rani team held a fun filled evening for the media which was followed by a press conference yesterday in the Suburbs of Mumbai

Kangana Ranaut looked gorgeous and Vir Das was at his wittiest best while the others present at the event were – Director Sai Kabir, Actor Piyush Mishra, Producer Tigmanshu Dhulia, Bobby Chaddha and Nitin Tej Ahuja

Staying true to the theme ‘Phasion, Fun and Gun’, the event had many things to keep the people engaged like an instant photobooth with the props from the film, a fortune wheel and they also kept all the fashionable clothes which Kangana has worn in the film and also kept some guns which are used in the film for

everyone to see.

Well, it was definitely an evening to remember

Directed by Sai Kabir, Revolver Rani releases on 25^th April!!

The Revolver Rani team held a fun filled evening for the media which was followed by a press conference yesterday in the Suburbs of Mumbai

Kangana Ranaut looked gorgeous and Vir Das was at his wittiest best while the others present at the event were – Director Sai Kabir, Actor Piyush Mishra, Producer Tigmanshu Dhulia, Bobby Chaddha and Nitin Tej Ahuja

Staying true to the theme ‘Phasion, Fun and Gun’, the event had many things to keep the people engaged like an instant photobooth with the props from the film, a fortune wheel and they also kept all the fashionable clothes which Kangana has worn in the film and also kept some guns which are used in the film for

everyone to see.

Well, it was definitely an evening to remember

Directed by Sai Kabir, Revolver Rani releases on 25^th April!!

Oculus review by ANIZ FILMVALA

Oculus 

review by 

ANIZ FILMVALA 

*****

Mirror scare movie ‘Oculus’ is a cleverly crafted by Director Mike Flanagan, less horror and more brain storming session to register the presence of evil will give you a psychological turbulence rather than scare you. 

Brenton Thwaites as Tim Russell is out form a mental asylum for being framed for his father Rory Cochrane as Alan Russell murder, as he had witnessed his mother Katee Sackhoff as Marie Russell being brutally killed by his father. Karen Gillan as Kaylie Russell Tim’s sister believes that the antique mirror in their house is possessed by evil power.

As she digs into the past owners of the mirror, she unearths some facts as to her horror there is a series of mysterious killing as behind whoever had the mirror.Kaylie tries to convince her brother to witness the incarcerate of the evil on a live setup of cameras. Series of past and present references occur while they have a sting operation on the mirror. In the mayhem Kaylie is killed. 

How and why you have to watch the movie for an inexplicable truth which unveils in the end. See it if horror and mystery are your forte.

                        

Cast

Katee Sackhoff as Marie Russell

Karen Gillan as Kaylie Russell

Brenton Thwaites as Tim Russell

Rory Cochrane as Alan Russell

James Lafferty as Michael

Annalise Basso as Young Kaylie Russell

Garrett Ryan as Young Tim Russell

Miguel Sandoval as Dr. Graham

Katie Parker as Annie

Kate Siegel as Marisol

Indian designers are approaching the young actress Shraddha Kapoor

A lot of Indian designers are approaching the young actress Shraddha Kapoor because she has a very endearing Indian face.

Shraddha Kapoor's character from Aashiqui 2 has touched a lot of people and become one of the most memorable characters. Shraddha Kapoor where ever she goes is seen as an ideal Indian girl. 

Even designers have recognized the Indianness in her. She is constantly approached by designers to walk the ramp or do a special shoot wearing Indian clothes. 

Most designers are heard saying she has the most endearing Indian face in the younger lot.

 

Among the younger lot of actresses, Parineeti and Alia, it is only Shraddha Kapoor who has carried off a saree most beautifully.

Both Parineeti and Alia are rarely seen in Indian outfits but the young actress Shraddha Kapoor takes pride in wearing them and looks the most stunning in them.

Designers are often requesting her to walk as a show stopper or wear their clothes in real life.

Deepika's fans make their ramp debut

Deepika's fans make their ramp debut

Deepika recently launched a clothing line with Van Heusen and the brand wanted to put together a fashion show for her collection. 

The brand was keen to have top models walking the ramp for the show..

However Deepika suggested that rather than models, her fans should get this opportunity.

The team then chose 10 female fans of Deepika from across the country to walk the ramp. It was a random pick and her fans from different cities will be all flown in. Deepika would spend time, interact and groom them.

Deepika has worked around her schedule, she is shooting night to ensure she can personally groom these girls.

 

Deepika is keen for them to taste of what it’s like being a professional model,. They will undergo rehearsals, make up, grooming,  trials and  everything else before they hit the ramp.

Since the ace actress herself believed in this idea, she took full responsibility of grooming the girls who would be walking the ramp for the very first time.

Says Deepika “I thought it would be interesting to pick girls who identify with the way I dress. We haven’t selected them on the basis of their looks, height or whether they are experienced models. It was a random pick from the entries we had,”

“I will try to make it as memorable and special for them. I will spend time with them, chat and groom them so that they go back with great memories,” says Deepika,

She further adds. “I have always been grateful to my fans and, in whatever little way, I have always tried to give back,” says Deepika.

SHILPA SAVES THE DAY

SHILPA SAVES THE DAY

Lapataganj is a lively TV series which shows daily life happenings in a small village and the funny happenings amongst the different families that reside there.

We all know about stories wherein a heroic youth saves the day by rescuing a damsel from the clutches of a villain. In the recent track of Lapataganj, viewers will be surprised by the turn of events in an entirely different fashion.

Mary played by Shilpa Shinde in the series, saves Lakhan played by Vinit Raina a Dabang inspector in the show from an accidental fire. Shilpa said,”I am a complete movie buff and have grown up watching Hindi movies all the time. I love romantic comedies and action thrillers and have always seen climaxes which have concluded in the hero saving the heroine all the time. In the recent track of Lapataganj, I will be rescuing Vinit from a fire which makes me the saviour.”

Vinit Raina said, “Lakhan is a typical desi hero character in this series and is a real ‘knight in shining armour’ kind of a personality portrayal. When I was told about the twist in the plot it surprised me a bit. It took both, Shilpa and me some time to get the act right as the roles were reversed for both of us. It was both a challenging and amusing sequence that was enjoyed by us.”

Watch Lapataganj to catch all the action packed drama!

Tune into Lapataganj to catch all the fun and comedy, from Monday to Friday at 10 pm only on SAB TV!