CHRIS SANDERS SHARES EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS ABOUT THE WILD ROBOT IN A RAPID-FIRE CONVERSATION WITH ABISH MATHEW

 

Mumbai, 16^th October 2024: Three-time Academy Award nominee Chris Sanders' much-awaited animated film The Wild Robot has been in the headlines ever since its inception. As the film inches closer to its theatrical release on October 18th, the anticipation among audiences is palpable. Amid mounting excitement, Universal Pictures India (distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery) brought popular stand-up comedian Abish Mathew on board for a unique pre-release interview. In this engaging conversation, Mathew spoke with Sanders as well as actress Lupita Nyong'o, who lends her voice to Roz, the film's central character, as they share some insights about their highly anticipated venture.

During the exclusive interview, Abish Mathew, an animation nerd himself, delved into The Wild Robot's creative process with director Chris Sanders and voice actor Lupita Nyong'o. Mathew then spiced things up with a special rapid-fire round of fan questions, sourced from 'Reddit.' Each question posed by eager Indian fans was delivered in a different voice, adding a playful banter to the conversation. Mathew set the tone by saying, "Rapid fire, quick questions, quick answers, except I'm going to try to do it as characters, just so that you get a flavor of what kind of questions these are. Are we good to go?" To this, Sanders laughingly replied, "Okay, I'll warn you, I may be bad at this. Yeah, so I'm not a quick-answer person, so I'll do my best. I'm so excited. If I can't answer, I'll go pass."

The rapid-fire segment offered fans some exclusive insights into Chris Sanders' thoughts, including his excitement for the film's music and the emotional impact it may have on viewers.

The conversation took an interesting turn when Abish Mathew asked Sanders, "How did you balance action, adventure, and heart in The Wild Robot?" The director replied, "Through many iterations. And, by having a crew around me that is willing to disagree and point out my mistakes and my editor going, this doesn't belong; we should move it." When another fan asked, "How badly is this movie going to make us cry? I need to prepare in advance," Sanders responded, "Possibly very, very badly. Be prepared" Another fan followed up with, "What message do you hope audiences take away from the movie?" to which he thoughtfully noted, "That sometimes you may have to exceed your programming; change your programming in order to accomplish a mission. And that kindness is definitely a strength." Mathew wrapped up the segment, adding, "The Wild Robot, a story that's going to make you laugh, cry, and want to call your mom immediately."

Based on Peter Brown's #1 New York Times bestseller novel, The Wild Robot follows the journey of Roz, a robot stranded on a remote forest island, learning to survive in the wilderness. Featuring a star-studded voice cast that includes Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, and Stephanie Hsu, the film promises a moving blend of adventure, empathy, and courage. Following its celebrated premiere at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival, The Wild Robot is slated to hit theatres in English and Hindi across India on October 18th, 2024.

The Wild Robot | Official Trailer 2 (Universal Pictures)

द वाइल्ड रोबोट (The Wild Robot) | Official Hindi Trailer 2 (Universal Studios)

By: #AzharKhan

Rao Hydari Unveils Her Red Carpet Look at Cannes Film Festival 2024, Embraces Glamour with L'Oréal Paris

Perfected her look with L'Oréal Paris' cult-favourite beauty essentials

 

The Indian film industry luminary Aditi Rao Hydari, made a breath-taking appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, representing L'Oréal Paris' ambassador. This year marks the 27^th anniversary of L'Oréal Paris' prestigious association with the Cannes Film Festival, and Aditi's presence epitomized this milestone with elegance and glamour.

 

Aditi achieved a very simple yet elegant look by using L'Oréal Paris makeup products, for her full-face makeup look. She achieved a glowing and flawless complexion using L'Oréal Paris Infallible Foundation in a powder form and Infallible Concealer. Her makeup exuded a soft, ethereal glow, highlighted by a pinkish-nude lip colour. Aditi opted for the L'Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick in the shade 105 Breakfast in Bed, delivering intense, long-lasting colour with a flawless matte finish that stays all day. This versatile product also doubled as a blush, adding a harmonious hue to her cheeks. For her eyes, she skilfully applied the L'Oréal Paris Infallible Grip 24HR Matte Liquid Liner in Black, complemented by the L'Oréal Paris Panorama Mascara, achieving a striking and dramatic effect. She elegantly styled her hair into a neat bun to complete her look.

 

Radiating confidence and style, she wore a Gaurav Gupta ensemble, a monochrome gown that had voluminous drapes on the side in ivory.  Her outfit not only highlighted her impeccable fashion sense but also displayed her exquisite taste and sophistication. This is Aditi's third appearance at Cannes since her debut in 2022.

 

Aditi perfectly embodied the theme for L'Oréal Paris at Cannes 2024, 'Many Ways To Be An Icon.' The brand embodies an inclusive representation of beauty that resonates with women across the globe. Through their partnership with L'Oréal Paris, they aim to amplify the message of self-worth and inspire millions worldwide to embrace and honour their unique individuality. As the Festival de Cannes' official makeup partner, it inspires ambassadors, actors, and actresses to showcase this empowered beauty vision on the red carpet.

 By #AzharKhan 

5th October 2023: India's thriving pop music artist Zaeden announces the start of his 2023 tour starting 6th October and will culminate on 3rd December. This multi-city tour kickstarts with its first show in Mumbai at the Jio World Drive and will be brought to 7 more cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Indore,  Bhopal, Pune, Bengaluru and Nagpur. More cities are expected to be added as part of the tour in the coming weeks.

 

The tour has been curated by Paytm Insider in partnership with Represent and Re:Play.

 

Zaeden is a well-known name in India's thriving pop music scene, known for his innovative and contemporary body of work. From the moment he released his first track, 'Tere Bina,' he established himself as a veteran in the music industry, achieving over 40 million streams on his debut album 'Genesis 1:1.' His impressive live performances include appearances on global stages such as 'Tomorrowland' and 'Ushuaia,' making him one of the first Indians to grace these platforms. In 2017, he even had the honour of opening for Justin Bieber's Purpose Tour in Mumbai. Zaeden is not only a talented musician but also a fashion-forward artist and a favourite of many brands. He has played a pivotal role in leading the pop music revolution in India and is poised to make a global impact in the near future.

 

Through the 'Revelation Tour', the sensational singer returns to the stage, ready to captivate the audience with his hit songs including the chart-topping "Tere Bina." Alongside Zaeden's electrifying performance, the tour guarantees an exhilarating auditory journey that will undoubtedly mesmerise and delight all his fans.

 

Varun Khare, Business Head, Paytm Insider said, "Zaeden's vocals and tunes have seriously hit home with the younger crowd. His previous tour, 'A to Zae' was quite successful and this one's going to soar even higher. We've gone all out to make sure fans get an epic experience during the Revelation Tour and enjoy his live performances the way they should truly be enjoyed."

 

The Revelation Tour will cover the following cities starting with:-

●        Mumbai on 6th October at Jio World Drive

●        Kolkata on 20th October at JW Marriott

●        Delhi on 27th October r  (Venue TBA)

●        Indore on 18th November at Phoenix Citadel Mall

●        Bhopal on 19th  November  (Venue TBA)

●        Pune on 25th November (Venue TBA)

●        Bengaluru on 26th November (Venue TBA )

●        Nagpur on 3rd December at Dabo Club and Kitchen

 

The tickets for this start at ₹499. For more details and to book your tickets, log on to Paytm Insider now!

 By #AzharKhan

 

About Paytm Insider

Paytm Insider is India's leading live entertainment and digital experience platform. It helps the audience discover and find tickets to exciting live and online events. The company has welcomed fans to over 150K events nationwide and sold over 23 million tickets to some of the most exciting and unforgettable experiences.

 

Producer - director K. S. Malhotra Kuljeet Singh Malhotra's upcoming Hindi feature film titled as "Anth - the end" being made under the banner of Holy Basil Films is scheduled to release this suspense thriller all over on 11th November 2022.

The film features National Award winning actress Divya Dutta along with "Yaariyan" and "Poster Boyz" famed actors Dev Sharma and Samiksha Bhatnagar respectively. Mukul Dev, Deepraj Rana, Yugant Badri Pandey and Aman Dahliwala are also in the cast. 

A grand function was held on October 20th at Veleno Restaurant & Bar in Andheri (West), Mumbai where the evening saw a mixture of glitter and glamour with a quadruple celebrations. Apart from the poster, trailer and music launch, the birthday celebration of K. S. Malhotra highlighted the occasion. 

The event was graced by USA based presenter Dr. Manbir Singh and the entire unit of Holy Basil Films. RJ Anuraag Pandey was the anchor and master of ceremonies. The nail-biting trailer and two songs of the film were screened for all those present on the occasion which was appreciated by one and all. 

The Hon'ble guests present included Ashok Pandit, Kuku Kohli, Anil Nagrath, Kumar Mohan, Rishi Raj, Satish Poojary, Nishant Ujjwal, Samir Sheikh, Tej Sapru, Vijay Kapoor, Vinay Choksey, Subhash Sehgal and many others. K. S. Malhotra welcomed all those important persons by offering them bouquets of flowers. He also spaced out by cutting his birthday cake too. 

Arun Bakshi was also present who makes a special appearance and also seen in a song rendered by Master Saleem.

Dev Sharma is excited about his role in this film. He says, "I have done romantic, comedy and action films. For the first time I am doing a thriller," he says. Dev Sharma further adds, " The film has 3 parallel stories and my character has grey shades. It was fun working with all my co-stars. Music will be one of the highlights of the film."

Samiksha Bhatnagar who was last seen opposite Bobby Deol in "Poster Boyz" is looking forward for it's release. "I play the role of a model who comes to Mumbai to try her hand in acting. I am pitched opposite Dev Sharma and we share a good chemistry on and off screen. 

"Anth - the end" has two melodious songs rendered by Sufi singer Master Saleem, Neeraj Shridhar and Priya Mallick. Bhanu Thakur & Rai Kalcee has penned the'' lyrics while the musical compositions have been scored by Vinay Vinayak and Sandeep Saxena. Both the songs released on the label of Dreamz Music is already a rage. It has already garnered millions of views and is still counting.

According to K.S.Malhotra, " Anth.... has all the ingredients of a suspense thriller with a nail-biting finish. 

Presented by Dr. Manveer Singh with Gurvinder Kaur Rojji as the co-producer, the film has Barani K Dharan & Harshad Jadhav as the Director of Photography. Choreography by Jeet Singh, editing by Samir Sheikh, executive producers are Manoj Vishwakarma, Jatin Yadav and Yuvraj Shukla and media consultant by Dinesh Yadav are it's major credits. 

By: Azhar Khan

Producer - director K. S. Malhotra Kuljeet Singh Malhotra's upcoming Hindi feature film titled as "Anth - the end" being made under the banner of Holy Basil Films is scheduled to release this suspense thriller all over on 11th November 2022.

The film features National Award winning actress Divya Dutta along with "Yaariyan" and "Poster Boyz" famed actors Dev Sharma and Samiksha Bhatnagar respectively. Mukul Dev, Deepraj Rana, Yugant Badri Pandey and Aman Dahliwala are also in the cast. 

A grand function was held on October 20th at Veleno Restaurant & Bar in Andheri (West), Mumbai where the evening saw a mixture of glitter and glamour with a quadruple celebrations. Apart from the poster, trailer and music launch, the birthday celebration of K. S. Malhotra highlighted the occasion. 

The event was graced by USA based presenter Dr. Manbir Singh and the entire unit of Holy Basil Films. RJ Anuraag Pandey was the anchor and master of ceremonies. The nail-biting trailer and two songs of the film were screened for all those present on the occasion which was appreciated by one and all. 

The Hon'ble guests present included Ashok Pandit, Kuku Kohli, Anil Nagrath, Kumar Mohan, Rishi Raj, Satish Poojary, Nishant Ujjwal, Samir Sheikh, Tej Sapru, Vijay Kapoor, Vinay Choksey, Subhash Sehgal and many others. K. S. Malhotra welcomed all those important persons by offering them bouquets of flowers. He also spaced out by cutting his birthday cake too. 

Arun Bakshi was also present who makes a special appearance and also seen in a song rendered by Master Saleem.

Dev Sharma is excited about his role in this film. He says, "I have done romantic, comedy and action films. For the first time I am doing a thriller," he says. Dev Sharma further adds, " The film has 3 parallel stories and my character has grey shades. It was fun working with all my co-stars. Music will be one of the highlights of the film."

Samiksha Bhatnagar who was last seen opposite Bobby Deol in "Poster Boyz" is looking forward for it's release. "I play the role of a model who comes to Mumbai to try her hand in acting. I am pitched opposite Dev Sharma and we share a good chemistry on and off screen. 

"Anth - the end" has two melodious songs rendered by Sufi singer Master Saleem, Neeraj Shridhar and Priya Mallick. Bhanu Thakur & Rai Kalcee has penned the'' lyrics while the musical compositions have been scored by Vinay Vinayak and Sandeep Saxena. Both the songs released on the label of Dreamz Music is already a rage. It has already garnered millions of views and is still counting.

According to K.S.Malhotra, " Anth.... has all the ingredients of a suspense thriller with a nail-biting finish. 

Presented by Dr. Manveer Singh with Gurvinder Kaur Rojji as the co-producer, the film has Barani K Dharan & Harshad Jadhav as the Director of Photography. Choreography by Jeet Singh, editing by Samir Sheikh, executive producers are Manoj Vishwakarma, Jatin Yadav and Yuvraj Shukla and media consultant by Dinesh Yadav are it's major credits. 

By: Azhar Khan

What happens when two  revolutionary titanic thinkers and  creative dynamites producer Gaurang Doshi along with co producer Rocky Khan and three most celebrated artists globally come together, it results in path breaking, world music being applauded, commended and celebrated by the creative geniuses and fans world wide. That's exactly what the world experienced when Gaurang and Rocky created history by hosting the biggest and the most magnificent launch of their newly released song CASANOVA, feat. Lil Pump, Yo Yo Honey Singh and DJ Shadow Dubai directed by Mihir Gulati. The track has been garnering a lot of attention as Gaurang is renowned for his legendary soundtracks and has created a benchmark with his phenomenal projects in the past. According to a source, Gaurang and Rocky have spent a lot of time and money creating the song, as it's a deeply personal and special one.

CASANOVA is trending on all music and social media platforms. It is touted to be the party anthem of the year. Both Gaurang Doshi and Rocky Khan partnered with Al Futtaim Group for the extraordinary Imagine Show held at Dubai Festival City.

Bollywood fame Vivek Oberoi added the surprise element with his unexpected visit to the launch to congratulate the Casanova team. Gaurang Doshi and Rocky Khan were left in a wonderstruck situation as they were equally unaware of the surprise. Vivek during his presence inaugurated the show by pressing the countdown Red Button which started the fountains and laser lights. The crowd shouted their hearts out and danced in excitement seeing Vivek interact with the producers and crowd. Vivek presented a gesture of support and decades of friendship with Gaurang at the launch.

Roadies host and fame Rannvijay Singha who has helmed a number of renowned shows is popular for his energy and charm. Singha hosted the show and kept the audience intrigued. The grandiose of the show featured laser searchlights, fire effects, geysers, choreographed fountains and lights, fireworks, and a graphic show on the Intercontinental Building. It was the first time in history that a song was choreographed on laser, fountain and fireworks during its launch. There was a countdown before the projection of the song on the fountain and the whole crowd participated in it. CASANOVA was graphed in the air followed by firecrackers and a dancing fountain. Gaurang Doshi as a gesture displayed his brand partners' logos- Bhutani Infra, Satoshi Fx (Madhu Bhandari), Lamer Capital (Kush Goel), Dr Baseem, Dex Sports Radio(Deepak Agarwal), Maisha Infotech (Gaurav Rai) on the Intercontinental building. It happens to be the biggest launch ever witnessed.

The choreographed fountain on the CASANOVA music will be played for the next one month thrice a day and so would the graphic show on the intercontinental building. 

Digital promotions on the inmall screens inside the mall and on outdoor screens have started a week prior to the event. The digital branding inside and outside the mall will be available on the Festival Mall screens  for the next 10 days.

Once again Gaurang Doshi proved he is the  showman of the global entertainment industry. Gaurang since the very beginning of time has come out with extraordinary concepts for his films and launch parties. He is maintaining the trend for the music launch as well. Along with partner Rocky Khan and official Brand Partner Al Futtaim Group, the duo hosted an eye wobbling launch for the song.

Overwhelmed with the response, Gaurang Doshi says "It was a wow moment for the audience that was present to witness the grand launch. It is a proud moment to host a launch of such a grand stature. Special thanks to my dear friend Vivek who surprised all of us present there with his presence during our important day. It was a great gesture from his end and meant a lot to me and the entite team of Casanova. I am happy that all the age groups are loving the song. From sixteen to sixty, CASANOVA has become a hot favourite"

Co Producer Rocky Khan says "CASANOVA is our biggest project. The artists, the song, location, music and lyrics, everything is top notch. Ever since we announced the song, there has been a lot of anticipation surrounding it, now finally the wait is over. Thank you to Vivek for surrounding the ground with his positive energy and enthusiast conversations " 

Multi-award winning superstar DJ who has officially produced for Pitbull, Sean Paul, Guru Randhawa, Badshah, Bohemia and more, DJ Shadow Dubai says "CASANOVA is out & it has stormed the music scenes worldwide. The kind of response we are receiving it overwhelming" 

Vivek Oberoi says- "Casanova was an exhilarating song and kudos to everyone on the team for putting together such a brilliant show at the launch. The vibe and the energy in the air was breathtaking and the fans couldn't have enough of it."

Rannvijay Singha says,  It was a sheer pleasure hosting the spectacular Casanova evening … Dubai was lit and was shining like a jnint in the armour, For me it was rare experience and the show man Gaurang is was surely expected by him  to make moments larger than life. It was a fun interaction moment with Rocky, DJ Shadow and Vivek during the event. Surely loved all of it. Kudos to the entire team of CASANOVA

Gaurang Doshi showcased the motion poster of his upcoming web series 7th Sense and Line of Fire on the Intercontinental Building

By: Azhar Khan

Parvaaz ka Agaaz: Wings of Fire

 

A musical drama on the life of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

 

Script & soundtrack: Gulzar

 

An NCPA Presentation in association with Sanskaar Valley School, Bhopal

 

A brilliant scientist, an exemplary President, an academician, a writer, a philosopher and a visionary who believed that we are all born with a divine fire within us, Dr. Abdul Kalam was a role model and an inspiration to millions of Indians, especially for the younger generation.

 

His extraordinary journey through various stages: from the young carefree man in Rameswaram to an engineering student following his passion, to the aerospace scientist who took India's space programme to another level, to a President like none other, is brought to life through an enactment from his autobiography Wings of Fire narrated in the voice of the eminent poet and writer Gulzar. Over 60 students of the Sanskaar Valley School, Bhopal, through lyrical dance movements and theatrical representation, enact the various events that influenced Kalam and led him to achieve all that he did in life.

 

By: Azhar Khan

Actor Tusshar Kapoor Inaugurates  8^th edition of the Mid-Day Auto Expo

The 8th edition of Mid-Day Auto Expo began with Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor inaugurating the expo followed by Actor Rajinesh Duggall lighting the lamp and actor Niharica Raizada also graced the occasion. Mid-Day Auto Expo, being the biggest extravaganza, and representation of India's automobile industry, was slated to kick-start the excitement on 27^th and 28^th November 2021.  It offers a different experience and it is a one-stop point that gives a peek into some of the most exquisite dream machines.

The Mid-Day Auto Expo provides a unique experience and the best part about the event is that it is a one-stop point that gives a peek into some of the most exquisite dream machines. Some of the participating brands included BMW, Mercedes, Jeep, Mini Cooper, Maruti Suzuki, Royal Enfield, Electric bikes.

Automobile enthusiast, Tusshar Kapoor shares his love for cars and bikes where he added "Thanks to mid-day I got a chance to see some very interesting automobiles SUV and non-SUV and some very amazing looking motorbikes like the Royal Enfield and I couldn't decide which one was the better choice they all had their own unique characteristics and though I'm an SUV person I saw the Mini Cooper which was a really cute family vehicle and bikes were really tempting and the electric bikes were very inspiring because we are aiming towards a world at least in India wherein most of our automobile will be non-carbon emitting electric vehicles by 2050 so there were some good stars in that direction and that was really inspiring. So thank you mid-day auto expo I feel very enthralled and after having gone through so many different kinds of cars and having gotten the chance to sit in them also and feel like a true well versed with all kinds of marvelous amazing automobiles and I feel like I'm at a loss of words because the experience was so enthralling and spectacular thank you again."

Actor Rajniesh Duggall shared details about his love for automobiles and his favorite machines.
Rajniesh Duggall is a self-confessed automobile enthusiast. Speaking about the same, he said, "I love cars and motorbikes people like me who are automobile junkies, who like anything with wheels on them, we look forward to such events I also appreciate the fact that, Mid-Day is trying to put in such efforts to organize such grand events like auto expo I'm thrilled thank you, Rahul and team, for having me here and it was an amazing feeling and experience altogether."

Talking about attending Auto Expo 'Sooryavanshi' actor Niharica Raizada shared and praised the event she mentioned, 'I am feeling happy to be here at  8^th edition of Mid-Day Auto Expo. It was worth spending time on this event.  The best part of this event was to see some of the most fantastic cars and bikes with advanced features.

The Mid-Day Auto Expo saw automobile enthusiasts making their way to Infiniti Mall Malad, over the weekend to check out amazing upgrades and additions to their favorite brands.

By: Azhar Khan

Life Vest Under Our Seat', a gift to the city of Mumbai from the JSW Group

 

Shri. Aaditya Thackarey inaugurates the sculpture,

by young Mumbai based artist Siddharth Somaiya

 

Mumbai, 14^th December 2020: Maharashtra Cabinet Minister of Tourism and Environment, Shri. Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, unveiled 'Life Vest Under Our Seat' a sculpture installed at the Late Shri. Bindumadhav Thackeray Chowk at Worli. The sculpture, commissioned by Mrs. Sangita Jindal, Chairperson, JSW Foundation is an artwork by Siddharth Somaiya in dedication one of the oldest communities of the city of Mumbai, the Koli Community.

 

The installation presents a young man on the cusp of an exciting but ambiguous future. He hears echoes from the past but also sees the promise that the future holds.

 

Sharing her thoughts on this gift to the city, Mrs. Sangita Jindal shared, "In a world divided by disease and despair, art offers hope and solace. As we get back on our feet after the Corona onslaught, it is a pleasure to gift to our great city of Mumbai Siddharth Somaiya's Life Vest Under Your Seat. Siddharth believes in bringing art closer to the people, making art accessible to the common man and woman.  I would like to thank the BMC for allowing us to realize this dream project and Aaditya for identifying this apt location to start this conversation."

 

Artist Siddharth Somaiya has shown in galleries in New York, Chicago and Mumbai and enjoys making hyper-local works of art which blossom in the context they are in. Introducing the artwork to Shri Aaditya Thackarey Siddharth said, "Most artists barricade their works with ropes and chains. For me, the most important element is when people can come close, touch and feel my work so they can connect with it at a deeper level. I am thankful to the JSW Group, Mrs. Jindal and the BMC for allowing me this opportunity to share this piece of work with the city."

 

Inaugurating the sculpture, Shri Aaditya Thackarey thanked Mrs. Sangita Jindal's & the JSW Group's commitment to Public Art and also announced the new pedestrian refuge area at the junction.

 By: #AzharKhan

 

13 Years old boy makes India proud with a special musical talent

"At just the young age of 14, Neil Nayyar knows how to play 107 different musical instruments, and he plays well, which has brought about a rise in his profile, and will continue to improve for several years to come."

Elk Grove, California– How good are you at you musical instrument of choice? Asking this question to Neil Nayyar would result in some hilarious never-ending monologue since he knows at least 107 different instruments, and can play exceptionally well given his prodigious status, and he's just 14 years old at the moment.     

Neil is currently is the midst of signing up with a prestigious Acting Agency in Los Angeles, who is considering a number of different documents/monologues for him to better himself at his craft. He's also looking at learning all the ins and outs in the entertainment industry, upon which he'll surely make a great mark in the future. The plan of action for the recent future is to send out a number of applications auditioning for work in TV Series, films and commercials. Regarding auditions, Neil has already made its mark upon such greatly familiar shows as America's Got Talent, as well as the Steve Harvey Show. Everything needs a little bit of music, and that remains especially true in light of his innate passion for music. It's as genuine as they come, and Neil completely dedicates himself for eight hours each day practicing and getting better at his craft. He also takes lessons and classes from 25 world-renowned individuals who hail from all across the globe.        

It quite apparent understanding why his profile is at such a stage of great and effective rise, as the entire predicament of his story is quite unique and impressive at its core. That's SACTOWN Magazine, in its upcoming issue of August, are looking to feature him and his story in full details. However, such revelations have already been covered by a number of different news media sources like FOX40, ABC10, Good News Network and many more. This was in light when the story of Neil Nayyar first caught the attention of the world being 12 years old, and already fully capable of playing 44 different instruments. This count has only gotten higher since, and Neil has stretched his expertise far wider and deeper. That is why the ASSIST Book of World Records have already featured his accomplishments in the past, and now that he has mastered over 107, even Guinness Book of World Records seems interested in featuring him.

About

Neil Nayyar's unique and significantly game-changing journey into music started all the way back when he was not yet ready for this world. His parents played him a lot of Mozart when he was still in his mother's womb, and they fully believe that's the reason for his innate and unparalleled musical genius. This became apparent when Neil attend a drumming class at the age of five, and without any prior experience shocked everyone present with his apparent talent and dexterity. Since then, Neil has tried a variety of different instruments, reaching 44 by the time he was 12, and 107 at present. It's because of his passion and dedication to his craft that he's able to improve to such a great degree. However, he also enjoys himself in his free time with his interests in hip hop, jazz, Bollywood music and movies, especially those that feature his favorite actor Salman Khan.  

'GRADO SUPER SHAHENSHAH MEET' A HUGE SUCCESS WITH THE FRATERNITY; BRAND AMBASSADOR AMITABH BACHCHAN WOWS THE AUDIENCE!

The event was held to celebrate GRADO's association with the Shahenshah of Bollywood – Big B – and its swift climb up the ladder in the Textile Industry

 

Mumbai: Having set new benchmarks in the world of Textiles, power brand 'GRADO from The House of GBTL and OCM' has charmed the premium fabrics segment with its specialty of amalgamating modern technology with the tradition of making fabric. To commemorate its success, the brand organized the 'GRADO Super Shahenshah Meet' to celebrate its meteoritic rise in the Industry and its association with their brand ambassador, none other than the 'Shahenshah of Bollywood', Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. The event took place at Hotel Sahara Star, on 12^th June, 2019, 6 pm onwards, with over 1000 + dealers, retailers, distributors and wholesalers, from across the country, in attendance.

The main objectives of the event included the 'Meet and Greet' session to award the winner of the 'GRADO Dekho, Big B se Milo' contest; recognition and felicitation of top performers, in several categories, for the revered houses of GRADO – GBTL and OCM and celebrating its association with Big B as their Brand Ambassador.

The function began with a tribute to the Chairman, followed by a riveting speech by Mr. Rajendra Agarwal, Mentor and GRADO. This auspicious occasion was marked by the Lighting of the Lamp as well.

The stage was then taken by Emcee Siddharth Kanan, top Indian television and radio host, who began his evening with the gathering on an inspirational note via a 'Mirror activity', which portrayed that each one of them is the reason behind GRADO's phenomenal rise in the Industry.

To get a fun glimpse into the Top Management, the next segment was 'Rubaroo with GRADO', a chat-show based format, wherein Mr. Kannan interacted with the GRADO team via an informal banter, thus enabling the audience to get to know them like never before. Along with witty quips and informal conversations, the team shed light on new areas being explored in terms of product and channel, how the Gen Next is taking the legacy forward, key associations and more. It was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone gathered at the venue.

Having interacted with the team, it was now time to acknowledge and recognize the phenomenal work done by GRADO's biggest stakeholders – wholesalers and retailers – from the Central, West, East and South Zones across the country for both GBTL and OCM.

The first set of awards was 'Best Zonal Performers for Grado', with 9 winners from OCM and 10 winners from GBTL. This was followed by a wonderful dance performance that captivated the audience. The second set of awards was 'National Excellence Awards for Grado', with 10 winners from OCM and 11 winners from GBTL, with all the winners receiving enormous rounds of applause from the gathering.

The delightful evening proceeded as Mr. Kannan's interacted with the audience via fun question rounds, which was a prelude to the arrival of the Star of the event – The Shahenshah of Bollywood – Mr. Amitabh Bachchan.

Amidst all the happiness and cheers of the crowd, Mr. Bachchan was felicitated onstage by Mr. Rajendra Agarwal, Mentor, GRADO. Following this, the former indulged in a candid conversation with the audience seated at the event. After an engaging session with the crowd, it was time for an enjoyable quiz titled 'GRADO ke GYANI' for all the retailers and wholesalers present at the event, with Mr. Bachchan being the Quizmaster and Mr. Kannan being the Moderator for the same. We had 6 lucky guests who were questioned by Big B himself about Grado and they whole crowd was in all cheers.

This was succeeded by the "Sawal Aapke , Jawaab Big B Ke" , wherein Mr. Kannan asked Mr. Bachchan to answer few  select questions by the audience, to know more about his association with GRADO as its brand ambassador, his journey with the team and more.

To add to this all 5 blazers were signed by Mr. Bachchan himself and these will be gifted to our lucky guests.

Post this, it was time to accord the lucky winner of the 'GRADO Dekho, Big B se Milo' contest, wherein Mr. Bachchan himself presented the award, a brand new car, to the awardee, Mr. Rajeev Arora from Jodhpur, by handing him the car keys.

MahaRERA Chairman to inaugurate CII Real Estate Confluence tomorrow

 

Excl Report on "Affordable Housing: The Blue – Eyed Boy of Indian Real Estate" will be release by CII – ANAROCK

 

 

Emerging economies today are attractive housing markets considering that the rate of urbanization exceeds the economic growth. This rapid transformation and incessant rise in population of cities of Indian is posing high pressure on the resources, civic amenities and most importantly there is a major imbalance between the demand and supply of housing options. Affordable housing today is an integral part of the national agenda with maximum significance in the urban areas. The total supply of affordable housing across the top 7 cities in India during the last six years is estimated to be 7.65 lakh units which account for nearly 38% of the total supply of residential units.   

 

The Confederation of Indian Industry (WR) is organising the Premiere Edition of the Real Estate Confluence 2019 in Mumbai. The theme of the summit in financial capital of India in Mumbai, will be "Maharashtra Real Estate: Ahead of the Curve, Refine, Reboot Re-emerge".

 

Mr Gautam Chatterjee, the Chairman of Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Maha RERA) will be delivering the inaugural address at the Conclave while Mr Abhishek Lodha, who is the Managing Director and also the Chief Executive Officer of Lodha Developers Ltd and Mr Neel Raheja, the Co-Chairman, CII National Committee on Real Estate & Housing Group President for K Raheja Corp, will be delivering the keynote addresses at the summit. The Summit will be chaired by Mr Anuj Puri, the Chairman, ANAROCK Property Consultants Pvt Ltd.

 

The real estate sector bears a major impact on the economic growth of any country. In India as well, this sector is of tremendous significance with massive investments coming into the sector. However, the sector is battling several issues & challenges, in the regulatory segment and the Funding perspective. The panel discussions at CII Real Estate Confluence 2019 aim to address two such important issues for the real estate sector namely on Mainstreaming Affordable Housing in India: Countering the Encounters and Life post-Shadow Banking Crisis: The Road Ahead for Real Estate Sector.

 

The Real Estate Summit also address by Captains from Real Estate sector like Mr Arvind Subramanian, Chief Executive Officer, Happiest, Mahindra Life space Developers Ltd; Mr Boman Irani, Chairman & Managing Director Rustomjee; Mr Navin Makhija, Managing Director, The Wadhwa Group; Mr Shailesh Puranik, Managing Director, Puranik Builders Ltd; Mr Sanjay Dutt, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Housing Development Company Ltd Mr Ankur Gupta, Managing Director & Head – India, Real Estate, Brookfield Asset Management; Mr Yesh Nadkarni, Managing Director, Real Estate, KKR India Asset Finance; Mr Satish Mehta, Chief Operating Officer – Housing Finance, Piramal Capital & Housing Finance; Mr Vipul Roongta, Managing Director & CEO, HDFC Capital Advisors Ltd.

 

"Bagpat Ka Dulha" is coming to make you laugh

Muhurat and Poster Launch of Comedy movie "Bagpat Ka Dulha"

20^th February, 2019: These days, stories of rural surroundings are being liked very much in Hindi films. Based on the western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, films like Zero, Badhai Ho, Stree, Mulk, Sultan and Dangal are appreciated by the audience. Once again, based on the story of Bagpat, Western UP, Bagpat Ka Dulha's muhurat had been performed in Mumbai. The film is a comedy genre.

Under the banner of the Fame Factory, Bagpat ka dulha is a comedy film in which the audience will see romance and drama together with Western Uttar Pradesh's language and local art. The film's muhurat  and teaser poster was launched in Mumbai .On this occasion, the main cast of the film, Jae Sing, Amita Nangia, Puneet Vashistha, Producer Raksha Baria, director Karan Kashyap, co-producer Sandhya Hans, writer Suhas Singh, cameraman Sajid Shaikh, musician Vishnu Vikram were present.

Bagpat ka dulha is a comedy film. This is the debut film for actor Jae Sing  Amita Nangia,  Lalit Parimoo, Raza Murad, Puneet Vasudha will also be seen in the main cast. The story of Bagpat ka dulha is very entertaining and it is going to give a lot of attention to comedy events. In the film the marriage of Shiv Shukla and Anjali is decided but the most important thing is that no one wants them to get married, even Shiv and Anjali do not even want to get married. This romantic comedy has a lot of confusion. Will they two get married even without their consent. This will be quite interesting to watch after all the confusion and comedy what happened to Shiv and Anjali's marriage. The first schedule of the movie will be shot in April in many cities of Uttar Pradesh, which will also include beautiful places of Prayagraj along with Bagpat. The second schedule will be completed in Mumbai along with the natural beauty of Shillong (Meghalaya).

On this occasion, the director Karan Kashyap quoted, "I was in search of comedy script and Bagpat ka dulha has all the flavor of humor. The film has ordinary Hindi language along with the local language of Bagpat and Haryana. The touch of local language of Bagpat is the main attraction of the film."

On the teaser launch of the film, the producer Raksha Baria quoted, "I am very much into film seminar, film festival and making. When Karan came up with the story of the film, I liked the story as it has essence of humor and the selection of Jae sing as Dulha is very much appropriate that I decided to produce the film. I believe Bagpat ka dulha will be successful in giving the enough dose of humor to the audience.

Alia Bhatt in Burberry for Raazi Movie Promotion

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar Unveils the Nationwide Movement of New India Conclave in Mumbai

Mumbai: Bollywood  superstar and Brand Ambassador Akshay Kumar unveiled a nationwide campaign New India Conclave 2018 last night in the presence of Hon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu. The evening saw the first look of the campaign- the biggest ever non-government rural outreach programme organized in association with renowned NGOs - Y4D Foundation, NEEDS NGO, Avanee Foundation and Aga Khan Rural Support Programme. The New India Conclave is scheduled to take place in New Delhi in the first week of July, 2018, which will witness the presence of Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chief Ministers of various states

 

The evening unfolded with the launch of the logo and website of the New India Conclave in the presence of achievers like - Tanay Chakravarty, Founder NEEDs NGO, Radheyshyam Gomla, Gomla Model Village Haryana, Popatrao Pawar, Hiware Bazar Maharashtra, Shyam Sunder Paliwal, Social Activist Rajasthan, Barun Singh, Rural Activist, Bihar and Rangaswamy Elango, Rural Activist Tamil Nadu.

New India Conclave aims to give a platform to achievers, thinkers and policy makers with reference to rural transformation.

 

The evening also witnessed the release of the theme song for this initiative, followed by a series of insightful concepts addressed by the representatives of the various NGOs. Akshay Kumar who is well known for his stellar performances in movies like 'Toilet-Ek Prem Katha' and 'Pad Man', which focuses on rural development, also took the stage to share a few words on the occasion regarding this initiative.

 

The brand ambassador of New India Conclave 2018 Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar said, "During my travels in rural India in recent times I have observed that many heroes are silently driving rural transformation and I have played some of them in my movies. The New India Conclave Awards will play an important role in recognizing these achievers and their innovations which add to the holistic development of the country." He reiterated that as a person he is solutions oriented and is thus enthused to support a positive initiative like this.

 

Adding to his thoughts, Hon. Chief Minsiter, Devendra Fadnavis wished every representative and Akshay Kumar, Happy Maharashtra Day and congratulated them for this initiative of the New India Conclave. He said that a lot of things are changing in different parts of the country.  And when we look at people who bring about such positive changes, with their efforts, then we must seek inspiration from them and join them in making a positive difference. 

 

Mr. Praful Nikam, President Y4D said, "Mr. Akshay Kumar has become an inspiration for all those who are working to bring about rural transformation after his ground-breaking performances in movies celebrating the concept of rural development. He always stands behind various projects of social growth through his support and financial contribution. We are indeed fortunate to have him as the Brand Ambassador for the New India Conclave. Our sincere thanks to the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri Devendra Fadnavis for his support to the initiative."