‘To Die For’ New Luxury redfined at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 – Shantanu & Nikhil

‘To Die For’

New Luxury redfined at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013 – Shantanu & Nikhil

New Delhi: 23^rd JULY, 2013:  The fourth edition of Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week in association with AZVA at the Hotel Grand, New Delhi will witness a scintillating show on Day One by Shantanu & Nikhil whose collection, titled ‘To Die For’ will define the decadent renaissance period in its most contemporary form. The collection emphasizes on ‘New Luxury’, which would, by contrast, be declared virtuous. Sharply constructed silhouettes, measured materials, innovation and humble layering could be identified with a republican spirit, civil sociability, and politeness. The appearance of gold leaf & booti patterns, meanwhile, create a softer, more delicate style, thereby portraying women as distinctly feminine. Gold, in its different shades, would be the new black, hence indicating a sumptuous color restraint, while still reinforcing the message of vintage decadence.

Commenting on their association with the AVIBFW, Shantanu & Nikhil say, “Since we are known for our contemporary couture lines for the modern Indian bride, Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week automatically becomes an appropriate platform to showcase our Fall Winter 2013 collection”.

FASHION ONE INTERNATIONAL: Founded on the principles of being an integrated company in fashion & lifestyle industry, with philosophy of "concept to commissioning", FASHION ONE operates in the business verticals of – Fashion Week, Exposition, Retail and Consulting.

FASHION ONE aims to showcase Indian Designers, nurture and represent their best of design and talent in India and abroad. Our objective is to develop the long- term sustainability of the Indian fashion Industry by building marketing, branding and retail capabilities and profiling Indian talent on international platform.

AAMBY VALLEY CITY: Aamby Valley City is being developed as an integrated Hill City spread over an area of 10,600 acres (4,294 hectares). It is positioned as a premium, self-contained city addressing the various socio-physical infrastructure requirements like school, hospital, captive utilities (power, water, telecommunications etc.), shopping facilities, and recreational areas.

The project envisages development of a gated community of high end villas, condominiums, an airport, an international school, a hospital, a 18 hole championship golf course, a town plaza, a community centre, hospitality services like hotel and resorts and a business district. Aamby Valley City is located at a distance of 120 km from Mumbai, 90 km from Pune and lies 25 km off the town of Lonavala on the Mumbai Pune Expressway.

AZVA BY WORLD GOLD COUNCIL : The World Gold Council has launched Azva bridal jewellery in 2012 in India. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘ashvaa’, the name ‘Azva’ symbolizes the seven unique vows which the couple takes on their wedding day. Inspired by ‘saat pheras or seven vows’ of Indian marriage tradition, Azva jewellery is a collection of innovative designs that represents every couple’s unique story of togetherness, crafted in gold.

Fashioned in 22 karat gold by the finest goldsmiths in the country, the Azva collection ranges from 70 grams to over 300 grams and comprises of necklace, earrings and bracelet. Each piece is handcrafted with unique designs reflecting concept of seven beautifully and has a hallmark certification.  Azva is exclusively retailed at select jewellery stores in India. For further details on Azva, please visit www.azvavows.com. Azva and the Azva logo are trademarks of The World Gold Council.  All rights are reserved

AMR INFRASTRUCTURE  :AMR Group has diverse business interests which include jewels & artifacts, education, textiles, security systems, hospitality, power projects, entertainment, media, fashion & films besides real estate. The Group strives for customer-centricity, innovation & world-class standards. It is a socially responsible, channel-oriented & professionally managed business organization with best practices & corporate governance in place. The most ambitious project AMR Group is The Great Adventure Mall (TGAM), located at Tech Zone, Greater Noida, which is replete with every major adventure facility making it India’s first all-in-one adventure & entertainment destination.

AMR Group has come up with Delhi Film Centre in association with renowned film actor & director Satish Kaushik, which besides facilitating the established film makers to shoot & produce films with ease in North India, shall also facilitate the upcoming film makers in every aspect like funding, technical assistance etc.Young Designers' Forum (YDF) under the aegis of Indian Fashion Company (IFC) is yet another initiative by AMR Group which shall transform young fashion design graduates into complete professionals with their own fashion label & promote them internationally.

AAMBY VALLEY INDIA BRIDAL FASHION WEEK IN ASSOCIATION WITH AZVA SHOW SHCEDULE – 2013 Delhi Edition

DAY 1, TUESDAY, July 23, 2013

8.00 pm:    JJ Valaya

9.30 pm:    Shantanu Nikhil

DAY 2, WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2013

8.00 pm:   Meera Muzaffar Ali

9.30 pm :  Rina Dhaka & Jyotsna Tiwari

DAY 3, THIURSDAY, July 25, 2013

8.00 pm:   Falguni Shane

9.30 pm:   Raghavendra Rathore

DAY 4, FRIDAY, July 26, 2013

8.00 pm:  Ashima Leena

9.30 pm:  Rohit Bal

DAY 5, SATURDAY, July 27, 2013

8.00 pm:  Adarsh Gill

9.30 pm:  Suneet Varma

DAY 6, SUNDAY, July 28,

6.00 pm:  AZVA by World Gold Council

9.30 pm: Tarun Tahiliani

RESPOND by Kiran Sippy

RESPOND by Kiran Sippy

-An initiative to promote Indian Art, launched by Kiran and Ramesh Sippy in association with Whitenife and Hyatt Regency

- A star-studded event, which saw celebrities like Shatrughan Sinha, Praful Patel, Madhur Bhandarkar, Kabir Bedi, Lillette Dubey, Ayushmaan Khurrana, Neeta Lulla and many others

Mumbai, 26th July: With the intention of celebrating, promoting and facilitating the ART and ARTISTS of India, Kiran Joneja Sippy- Bollywood actor, producer and wife of eminent film director, Ramesh Sippy, officially be launched RESPOND foundation on the 26th of July, Hyatt Regency, Andheri(E), Mumbai. Extending their support, noted guests such as veteran actor turned politician Shatrughan Sinha, politicians Praful Patel, V. N. Dhoot, Ashwani Kumar, film director Madhur Bhandarkar, Bhushan Kumar and his wife, Divya, Kishen Kumar, veteran actor Kabir Bedi and daughter Pooja Bedi, theatre personality Lillette Dubey, Sharon Prabhakar, actors Ayushmaan Khurrana, Isha Koppikar, Divya Dutta, Suchitra Krishnamurty, Suchitra Pillai, Preeti & Parvin Dabas, Rhea Chakraborty, musicians Adnan Sami, Anu Malik, Sunidhi Chauhan, Bappi Lahiri, Madhu Nigam(Sonu Nigam’s wife) Socialites Debbie Hitkari, Priyanka Thakurwa, Neelam Shah, designer Neeta Lulla, dress designer Rohit Verma, jewellery designer Poonam Soni, socialite Pooja and her husband, famous lawyer, Vikram Nankarni, actor Sheeba and her director husband Akashdeep, famous painter Lalita Lajmi, Art historian Dr. Saryu Doshi, Industrialists Kishore & Beena Chhabria, Shalini & Dilip Piramal, Sunil Lulla and his wife Krishika Lulla, Dr. Rishma & Dr. Hrishikesh Pai, journalists, Bharti Pradhan, Bhawana Somaaya and Manmohan Shetty graced the evening with their presence amongst many others of the city’s finest. 

An art & culture enthusiast and a painter herself, Kiran will also be showcasing some of her paintings at the event, amidst the company of her husband, Ramesh Sippy, and some of the country's finest Bollywood celebrities, amongst many prolific others from the field of Sports, Politics, Business.

“Philanthropy is a sense of love for humanity; and help and care is needed everywhere. In response to the need for preserving and promoting our ‘cultural art’, the purpose and thought ‘Respond’, begins”,  says Kiran.

The foundation, Kiran's brainchild, is an initiative which will serve as a platform to support and showcase various forms art and its artist, of the Indian origin. Be it sculptors, painters, singers, musicians, or any other form of artistry, each will be promoted through RESPOND, every year, across the cities of India.

The first season of ‘Respond’ starts kick starts in Mumbai this year, followed by the next season premiere in Bengaluru, in 2014, wherein the cities artists will get to showcase their work. Similarly, every year, a new city will be selected and brought to the forefront, where RESPOND will be a catalyst in bringing a talent ahead.

About Kiran Joneja Sippy:

Kiran Joneja Sippy is a veteran Indian actress, and a successful business entrepreneur. A graduate from the prestigious Lady Shri Ram College, she began her career as a model, and went on to become one of the top models on India. As early as her school days, Kiran, was inclined towards the arts and theatre; she was known to direct plays and functions and took on to painting at an early age. Later on, in 1984, she started her acting career and soon was known for her infamous role as Virawali in Buniyaad, for which she also won an award. Soon, she took on numerous serials as her career as an actress soared great heights. After marrying Ramesh Sippy, she started her own company, in 1992, Kiran Chitra Enterprises, which has produced many popular Hindi films. Besides acting she is also interested in other aspects of film-making, and is currently working on two Bollywood films and a script of a film she wants to direct. 

Dharamendra got very emotional after watching some parts of Sholay 3D

Dharamendra got very emotional after watching some parts of Sholay 3D at a recording studio.

Entire India cherishes the film Sholay which is one of the cult classic movie that Bollywood has.

When the makers of Sholay 3D were working at the recording studio, they were quite surprised to see Dharmendra at the same recording studio.

Dharmendra ji however sat through the a part of the recording and saw a few clips of the film.

Dharmendra happened to be at the dubbing studio where Sholay 3D is being made by the Sippy brothers, Sascha, Shaan and Shehzad.

He heard the dialogues from the film. He then sat through the recording for a long time. At the end the actor got very emotional as all the past memories suddenly came fresh in his mind.

The legendary actor’s visit also made the Sippy brothers really happy. “We were pleasantly surprised to know that Dharamendraji saw a glimse of the 3D version. He was there for some of his personal work but then he stayed back to hear the dialogues from the film.,” says Sascha on behalf of Sholay Media & Entertainment.

The theatrical trailer of the film will be launched on 15th August. The makers have decided to launch the trailer when Sholay was actually released 38 years ago. The original release date of the film being 15th August 1975. Now the trailer of Sholay 3D will be launched at the same date of when Sholay released.

Sholay 3D is set to release on 13th September 2013.

R.I.P.D. Releasing on 2nd August

R.I.P.D. 

Releasing on 2nd August

                                                                                                     

Genre:                             3D Supernatural action-adventure

Cast:                               Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon,

                                      Mary-Louise Parker, Stephanie Szostak,

                                      Robert Knepper, James Hong, Marisa Miller,

                                      Mike O’Malley, Devin Ratray

Directed by:                      Robert Schwentke

Screenplay by:                  Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi

Story by:                          David Dobkin & Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi   

Based on the Dark Horse

  Comic Created by:            Peter M. Lenkov

Produced by:                     Neal H. Moritz, Mike Richardson, Michael Fottrell

Executive Producers:          Ori Marmur, Ryan Reynolds, Jonathon Komack Martin, David Dobkin, Keith Goldberg, Peter M. Lenkov

Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds headline the 3D supernatural action-adventure R.I.P.D. as two cops dispatched by the otherworldly Rest In Peace Department to protect and serve the living from an increasingly destructive array of souls who refuse to move peacefully to the other side. 

Veteran sheriff Roy Pulsifer (Bridges) has spent his career with the legendary police force known as R.I.P.D. tracking monstrous spirits who are cleverly disguised as ordinary people.  His mission?  To arrest and bring to justice a special brand of criminals trying to escape final judgment by hiding among the unsuspecting on Earth.

Once the wise-cracking Roy is assigned former rising-star detective Nick Walker (Reynolds) as his junior officer, the new partners have to turn grudging respect into top-notch teamwork.  When they uncover a plot that could end life as we know it, two of R.I.P.D.’s finest must miraculously restore the cosmic balance...or watch the tunnel to the afterlife begin sending angry souls the very wrong way.

R.I.P.D. is directed by Robert Schwentke (Red) and produced by Neal H. Moritz (Fast & Furious series, I Am Legend), Mike Richardson (Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army) and Michael Fottrell (Fast & Furious series, Live Free or Die Hard). 

Prasoon Joshi, who has been applauded a lot for the narrative structure and screenplay that he has written for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, has been requested to write a song for Uttarakhand.

Prasoon Joshi, who has been applauded a lot for the 

narrative structure and screenplay that he has written for

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, has been requested to write a 

song for Uttarakhand.

While the others have come together to help the flood victims at Uttarakhand, Prasoon Joshi is going to write a song which will be used to raise money for charity.

Producer’s Guild has requested Prasoon Joshi to write a song for Uttarakhand on its glory.

In the past, Prasoon has been known to write a lot of socially relevant songs and poems for worthy causes. 

Prasoon is one of the few contemporary writers who blends socially relevant events with popular songs. 

Prasoon who is originally from Almora, Uttarakhand is doing this purely for the love that he has for that place.

The success of the screenplay of his recent film, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag has just sunk in for the writer.

Prawaal Raman only wants Randeep Hooda as the "Bad" guy

Prawaal Raman only wants Randeep Hooda as 

the "Bad" guy

Producer Kumar Mangat was in talks with Saif for the film, Bad, which was to be directed by Prawaal Raman. “When Prawaal first approached Kumar Mangat for the film, the producer showed interest in casting Saif as the lead actor. He suggested Saif would be ideal for the role. In fact, he had also finalised him for the role. But, Prawaal always wanted Randeep in the film. So he did not go ahead with the collaboration with Mangat,” says a source close to the film.

 Director Prawaal Raman backed out of his collaboration with Kumar Mangat and asked Pooja Bhatt to produce his film as was convinced only Randeep Hooda suited the lead role.

Prawaal, however, considers it as a professional call and holds no grudges against the producer. “You always plan a film and then have some producer to back it. It was almost two year ago that we were planning Bad together. Mangat is a wonderful man,” he says.

He goes on to praise the current producer of the film, saying “It is a privilege to be associated with Pooja. She is one of the best producers to work with.”

Neil’s invite from Hollywood

Neil’s invite from Hollywood  

Neil Nitin Mukesh at the recent concluded international Film Academy (IIFA) awards met the Hollywood superstar, Jean-Claude Van Damme . When Jean-Claude Van Damme saw Neil walking the ramp he was impressed enough to go back stage to meet Neil immediately and invite him to act in a film he wants to produce. 

But this news about the invite and meeting would have remained a secret if Van Damme had not posted his picture with Neil on his website. On his conversation with Van Damme says Neil “He met me in Macau and offered me a film. It was a big honor for me that he came up to me and spoke to me at length.” Ask him about details of the film and Neil says, “It is in initial stages and nothing is finalised yet.” 

BAJATEY RAHO review by ANIZ FILMVALA

BAJATEY RAHO 

review by 

ANIZ FILMVALA

STORY.
Sabbarwahl (Ravi Kishan) is on a roll committing a series of frauds, all in the garb of a successful business entrepreneur. But little does he know that one of his misdoings has created a huge impact on the lives of 4 poor sods: Mrs. Baweja (Dolly Ahluwalia), Sukhi (Tusshar Kapoor), Mintoo Hasan (Vinay Pathak) and Ballu (Ranvir Shorey) which has only resulted into an enormous wave of need for vengeance.
The death of Mr. Baweja due to a cardiac arrest after being framed in a bank fraud and Saira his assistant being put behind bars, Mrs. Baweja takes the situation in her hands. The poor sods decide to no longer remain victims to the situation by living on scrawny jobs and meagre monies but instead BAJAO Sabbarwahl's band in the best way possible. It's the good hearted underdog who has to become a 'little BAD' to fight the 'very BAD'.
'To dethrone the king is no mean task.'
But a lot needs to happen before that: Sukhi finds love in Manpreet (Vishakha Singh) who has to get Sabbarwahl to twirl to her tunes; Mintoo's 'Modern Catering' has to offer more than just 'Quantity and Quality' and Ballu's cunning ways need to go through the litmus test.
A series of cons, enthralling, amusing and needless to say entertaining to the core. Coz at the end of it all Happy Ending.

CRITIC VIEW.
The film Bajatey Raho is a regular in the line's of 'Bheja Fry' and other delivered from delhi streets just to savour the taste of north and Delhites.Elaborate cast and humorous dialogues by [Akshay Verma] are what you are treated while watching this average entertainer and also giving you ample of break to hook on your whats up.

Vinay Pathak,Ravi kishen,Ranvir Shorey and Dolly Ahluwalia are the saving grace of this venture Directed by Shashant Shah.A average flick.



CAST.
Directed by Shashant Shah
Produced by Sunil A Lulla
Screenplay by Zafar Khan,Akshay Verma (dialogue)
Story by         Zafar Khan
Starring         Tusshar Kapoor,Vinay Pathak,Ranvir Shorey,Ravi Kishan,Dolly Ahluwalia,Vishakha Singh
Music by          Jaidev Kumar
Cinematography Arun Varma
Editing by          Aseem Sinha
Distributed by  Eros International

NASHA review by ANIZ FILMVALA

NASHA 

review by 

ANIZ FILMVALA

STORY.
It is the story of an 18 year old boy who falls hopelessly in love with a 25 year old woman. A woman he cannot have, but a woman he cannot help but desire. And, as is the case with desires unfulfilled, they turn into obsessions. The movie emphasizes that in a world of temptation, romance is temporary, love is lonely, but addiction is forever.

CRITIC VIEW.
Finally POONAM PANDEY is on the silver screen with her sexually charged body and her not so firing passion as what she has been displaying in her image gallery.Bikini babe has forgotten the bollywood mantra which yestyear bombshell SILK SMITHA had in oodles,passion and expression which she lacks in oodles.So please stick to your foolish platform of nudity and false claims.
Rest about this enterprise is passable,as Director Amit Saxena has given thumbs down for himself by giving his fans a half boiled script and a leading lady to douse the flame of seduction.


CAST
Directed by Amit Saxena
Produced by Surendra Suneja,ditya Bhatia
Written by Ajit Rajpal (story)
Starring         Poonam Pandey,Shivam,Ranbir Chakma
Music by         Sachin Kulkarni
Cinematography James Fowlds
Distributed by Eagle Home Entertainment.,Online Cinema

THE WOLVERINE review by ANIZ FILMVALA

THE WOLVERINE 

review by 

ANIZ FILMVALA

STORY.
Logan retreats to the Canadian wilderness following the death of Jean Grey and the disbanding of the X-Men, where he is tormented by hallucinations of Jean, whom he was forced to kill, and of the Nagasaki bombing in 1945. One day, after getting into a fight with some hunters, he is located by Yukio, a woman with mutant powers enabling her to see people's deaths, representing Yashida, the CEO of a technology corporation, who is dying of cancer. Logan saved Yashida's life when he was a prisoner of latter while at a Japanese POW camp near Nagasaki during its bombing, and Yashida wants Logan to accompany Yukio to Japan to return the favor.
In Tokyo, Logan meets Yashida's son Shingen and Shingen's daughter, Mariko. Yashida offers to conduct a transplant, removing Logan's immortality and transferring it to himself. Logan refuses and prepares to leave the following day. That night, while Logan dreams of Jean, Yashida's doctor, the mutant Viper, injects a robotic parasite in Logan's system, which affects his healing factor. The next morning, Logan is informed that Yashida has died, and attends the funeral, where he saves Mariko from Yakuza assassins with help from Yashida's associate Kenuichio Harada, a skilled archer and Mariko's former lover, who still loves her. In the process, Logan is shot and finds out he is not healing as before.
After fighting more assassins on a bullet train, Logan and Mariko hide in a local hotel. While Mariko sleeps, Logan stands guard outside and experiences another hallucination of Jean before passing out from his injuries. When he awakens, he discovers that Mariko had the hotel owner's grandson, a veterinarian, stitch him up. Meanwhile, Harada meets with Viper who, after demonstrating her mutant powers on him, demands he find Logan and Mariko.
Logan and Mariko go to Yashida's house in Nagasaki. As they slowly fall for each other, Logan starts revealing his past to Mariko. Meanwhile, Yukio has a vision of Logan dying, and goes to warn him. However, she is too late and Mariko is captured. After interrogating one of her kidnappers, Logan goes to confront Mariko's fiance, corrupt Chief of Justice Noburo Mori, who reveals that Shingen has ordered the kidnapping.
At Yashida Corporation's headquarters, Shingen reveals Yashida has left Mariko his empire, and prepares to kill her when Harada arrives with his Black Ninja clan and Viper; Harada rescues Mariko, while Viper poisons Shingen. They then take Mariko to a research center based in Yashida's home town.
Arriving at Yashida Corporation with Yukio, Logan uses Yashida's medical technology to locate the parasite and extract it, but appears to die during the operation. Yukio is attacked by Shingen, who prepares to kill her when Logan awakens and intervenes, killing Shingen. Logan and Yukio then follow Harada and Viper to a research center, where Logan is attacked and captured by Harada and his men.
Logan is placed in a machine by Viper, who reveals her plans to extract his immortality and introduces Logan to her associate, the Silver Samurai, who has an adamantium sword and the ability to charge it with energy to increase its cutting power. After talking with Harada, who believes he is protecting her still, Mariko escapes and manages to direct the machine Logan is in into the Silver Samurai's sword strike, breaking it and freeing him. Harada sees the error of his ways and is killed by the Silver Samurai while helping Logan escape. Meanwhile, Yukio arrives and defeats Viper by hanging her, while Logan fights the Silver Samurai, who cuts off his adamantium claws and begins to extract Logan's healing abilities, revealing himself to be Yashida, who had faked his death and starts to regain his youth. Mariko intervenes and stabs Yashida with the discarded claws, giving Logan the opportunity to disable the armor with his bone claws and throw Yashida off a cliff before passing out. While unconscious, Logan once again hallucinates about Jean, and finally moves on from her death.
Mariko becomes CEO of Yashida Corporation and bids farewell to Logan as he prepares to leave Japan. Yukio vows to stay by Logan's side as his bodyguard, and they depart to places unknown.
In a post-credits scene, Logan returns to the United States two years after the events in Japan, and watches an ad for Trask Industries and their advances in the field of robotics before being confronted by Magneto, with his powers restored. Magneto announces that Logan's help is required to stop a new enemy that threatens to exterminate the mutant race. When Logan inquires why he should trust Magneto, Professor Charles Xavier arrives to reassure him. Logan is surprised to see Xavier alive, and Xavier reminds Logan that he is not the only one with gifts.

CRITICS VIEW.
Hugh Jackman  as Logan, yet again sharp and with lethal claws,animal ears makes Jackman  a true tough-guy persona and Wolverine would be nothing without him.The Wolverine movie  a franchise of the X-Men,  this time has action and viguor more also shot in Japan in Tokyo there are some edge of the seat stunt on a runing bullet train and Samurai kind of violence that will set the audience for some entertainment stuff .

For cast support  Mariko (Tao Okamoto) as beautiful young princess is appealing and Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada has also done a impressive cameo.For X-Men fans it surely not going to be a dissappointment.

CAST.
Directed by James Mangold
Produced by Lauren Shuler Donner,Hugh Jackman,Hutch Parker,John Palermo
Screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie,Mark Bomback,Scott Frank
Based on Wolverine by Chris Claremont,Frank Miller
Starring   Hugh Jackman,Hiroyuki Sanada,Tao Okamoto,Rila Fukushima,Famke Janssen,Svetlana Khodchenkova,Will Yun Lee
Music by Marco Beltrami
Cinematography Amir Mokri
Editing by Michael McCusker
Studio            Marvel Entertainment,The Donners' Company,Seed Productions,Hutch Parker,Entertainment
Distributed by 20th Century Fox

Mickey Mehta to train top 8 finalists of Indian Idol Junior

                                      

India’s leading Holistic Health Guru, Mickey Mehta's  “Training the young achievers of today…the top 8 finalists of Indian Idol Junior, fun training for enhanced stamina, growing tall & overall stability to become leaders of tomorrow.”

The Top 9 finalists include:

·         Anmol Jaswal, Jammu

·         Nirvesh Sudhanshubhai Dave, Ahmedabad

·         Debanjana Karmarkar, West Bengal

·         Sonakshi Kar, Kolkata

·         Akash Sharma, Haryana

·         Anjana Padmanabhan, Bangalore

·         Priyam Borpatra Gohain, Assam

·         Sankalp Yaduwanshi, Uttar Pradesh

·         Sugandha Date, Maharashtra

Kotwara by Meera and Muzaffar Ali Meera & Muzaffar Ali Present an exotic collection of pearls on oriental forms at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week (AVIBFW)

Kotwara by Meera and Muzaffar Ali

Meera & Muzaffar Ali Present an exotic collection of pearls on oriental forms at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week (AVIBFW)

New Delhi: 24^th JULY, 2013:  Day 2 of the fourth edition of Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week in association with AZVA at the Hotel Grand, New Delhi will see a presentation of Kotwara by Meera and Muzaffar Ali; a range of exotic bridal wear gently textured with pearls on oriental forms. From lehngas and shararas to saris and choghas, the silhouettes are in the inimitable classic Kotwara style reminiscent of the glory of Awadh. Chiffons blend with velvets and brocades embellished with zardozi and chikan techniques creating an intriguing collage of textures. The palate ranges from soft pastels to vibrant hues. The evolution of Kotwara integrates the heritage of Awadh with aesthetics of modern sensibilities which evolved in today's day and age of becoming global citizens. The essence of Kotwara is its spirit of evolution; which has been captured by Meera Muzaffir Ali.

Commenting on their association with AVIBFW, Muzaffar Ali says, “For the first time Bridal wear in India has emerged as a discerning style statement. And this is due to the meticulously planned and presented India Bridal Fashion Week”

FASHION ONE INTERNATIONAL: Founded on the principles of being an integrated company in fashion & lifestyle industry, with philosophy of "concept to commissioning", FASHION ONE operates in the business verticals of – Fashion Week, Exposition, Retail and Consulting.

FASHION ONE aims to showcase Indian Designers, nurture and represent their best of design and talent in India and abroad. Our objective is to develop the long- term sustainability of the Indian fashion Industry by building marketing, branding and retail capabilities and profiling Indian talent on international platform.

AAMBY VALLEY CITY: Aamby Valley City is being developed as an integrated Hill City spread over an area of 10,600 acres (4,294 hectares). It is positioned as a premium, self-contained city addressing the various socio-physical infrastructure requirements like school, hospital, captive utilities (power, water, telecommunications etc.), shopping facilities, and recreational areas.

The project envisages development of a gated community of high end villas, condominiums, an airport, an international school, a hospital, a 18 hole championship golf course, a town plaza, a community centre, hospitality services like hotel and resorts and a business district. Aamby Valley City is located at a distance of 120 km from Mumbai, 90 km from Pune and lies 25 km off the town of Lonavala on the Mumbai Pune Expressway.

AZVA BY WORLD GOLD COUNCIL : The World Gold Council has launched Azva bridal jewellery in 2012 in India. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘ashvaa’, the name ‘Azva’ symbolizes the seven unique vows which the couple takes on their wedding day. Inspired by ‘saat pheras or seven vows’ of Indian marriage tradition, Azva jewellery is a collection of innovative designs that represents every couple’s unique story of togetherness, crafted in gold.

Fashioned in 22 karat gold by the finest goldsmiths in the country, the Azva collection ranges from 70 grams to over 300 grams and comprises of necklace, earrings and bracelet. Each piece is handcrafted with unique designs reflecting concept of seven beautifully and has a hallmark certification.  Azva is exclusively retailed at select jewellery stores in India. For further details on Azva, please visit www.azvavows.com. Azva and the Azva logo are trademarks of The World Gold Council.  All rights are reserved

AMR INFRASTRUCTURE  :AMR Group has diverse business interests which include jewels & artifacts, education, textiles, security systems, hospitality, power projects, entertainment, media, fashion & films besides real estate. The Group strives for customer-centricity, innovation & world-class standards. It is a socially responsible, channel-oriented & professionally managed business organization with best practices & corporate governance in place. The most ambitious project AMR Group is The Great Adventure Mall (TGAM), located at Tech Zone, Greater Noida, which is replete with every major adventure facility making it India’s first all-in-one adventure & entertainment destination.

AMR Group has come up with Delhi Film Centre in association with renowned film actor & director Satish Kaushik, which besides facilitating the established film makers to shoot & produce films with ease in North India, shall also facilitate the upcoming film makers in every aspect like funding, technical assistance etc.Young Designers' Forum (YDF) under the aegis of Indian Fashion Company (IFC) is yet another initiative by AMR Group which shall transform young fashion design graduates into complete professionals with their own fashion label & promote them internationally.

AAMBY VALLEY INDIA BRIDAL FASHION WEEK IN ASSOCIATION WITH AZVA SHOW SHCEDULE – 2013 Delhi Edition

DAY 1, TUESDAY, July 23, 2013

8.00 pm:    JJ Valaya

9.30 pm:    Shantanu Nikhil

DAY 2, WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2013

8.00 pm:   Meera Muzaffar Ali

9.30 pm :  Rina Dhaka & Jyotsna Tiwari

DAY 3, THIURSDAY, July 25, 2013

8.00 pm:   Falguni Shane

9.30 pm:   Raghavendra Rathore

DAY 4, FRIDAY, July 26, 2013

8.00 pm:  Ashima Leena

9.30 pm:  Rohit Bal

DAY 5, SATURDAY, July 27, 2013

8.00 pm:  Adarsh Gill

9.30 pm:  Suneet Varma

DAY 6, SUNDAY, July 28,

6.00 pm:  AZVA by World Gold Council

9.30 pm: Tarun Tahiliani