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Sidharth Malhotra unveils treasured memories of his New Zealand trip

The Tourism New Zealand ambassador shared a first-hand account of his adventures in New Zealand; meeting with the Prime Minister, dressing up as an elf, playing cricket on a glacier and more

At the New Zealand press conference in Mumbai today, Sidharth Malhotra, Tourism New Zealand Brand Ambassador and Steven Dixon, Regional Manager for South and South East Asia, for Tourism New Zealand unveiled the New Zealand video encapsulating Sidharth's experiences at the destination. They also presented the first look of the 100% Pure New Zealand campaign which launches in India on 10th February. The video shows Sidharth indulging in the best New Zealand has to offer from his one week trip, including his Skywalk in Auckland, the meeting with Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Rt. Hon. John Key in Wellington, his serene Hot Air Balloon ride in Queenstown and his visit to Tane Mahuta in Northland.

As a token of love and good wishes from New Zealand, Steven Dixon also presented Sidharth Malhotra a framed picture of the ALL BLACKS team. Sidharth shared anecdotes of why his visit to New Zealand was a once in a lifetime experience.

Speaking at the event, Steven Dixon said, "We are extremely thrilled to have Sidharth on board as part of the Tourism New Zealand family and are pleased to know that Sidharth's New Zealand trip has created great conversations about the destination not just in India but in New Zealand as well. Our country experienced the impact of Bollywood when Sidharth was surrounded by fans everywhere he went. He was enthusiastic and eager to explore New Zealand's offerings, immersing himself in adventure, food and wine and Maori culture."

Recounting the best parts of his trip, Sidharth Malhotra said, "Recounting the best parts of his trip, Sidharth Malhotra said, "I was amazed and humbled by the warm hospitality showered on me. Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Rt. Hon. John Key, Sir Richard Taylor, (founder and creative director of the WETA workshop) and Stephen Fleming (Former BLACKCAPS captain) made me feel at home in New Zealand. I experienced adrenaline at every point of my journey, be it when I was diving into the sea or when I was learning to do the Haka. I had many firsts this trip including my first Skydive and a cultural experience such as visiting Tane Mahuta. It's my privilege to be the brand ambassador for Tourism New Zealand and I believe it will bind the two countries bond in 2016."

"I experienced adrenaline at every point of my journey, be it when I was diving into the sea or when I was learning to do the Haka. I had many firsts this trip including my first Skydive and a cultural experience such as visiting Tane Mahuta. It's my privilege to be the brand ambassador for Tourism New Zealand and I believe it will bind the two countries bond in 2016."

"I experienced adrenaline at every point of my journey, be it when I was diving into the sea or when I was learning to do the Haka. I had many firsts this trip including my first Skydive and a cultural experience such as visiting Tane Mahuta. Becoming the Ambassador of Tourism New Zealand is one of the best things that happened to me in 2015 and I believe that the two countries would form greater bonds in 2016."

Tourism New Zealand will be launching a brand campaign that will start on February 10 which will be followed by a tactical campaign with airline partners like Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways and selected trade partners.

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Singer Swati Sharrma gets melodious with "Nimboo Sa Ishq"

For Bollywood, music is as essential an entity as probably the story as a whole and it is a home to great talent. We all love to hear the soft, soothing and melodious voice of female singers in Bollywood. In the recent years, Bollywood gained numerous singers and singing talents. Young singers in Bollywood have created their own success story through their hard work, passion, dedication and ultimate love for singing. Singer Swati Sharrma had us all wanting more when she crooned away to glory with her hit song Banno Tera Swagger in 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' what followed were several nominations and accolades. The singer already who has became a Singing sensation when she released her single Kyu Kho Gaye that got composed by Raeth, the popular Pakistani Band and then Swati Sharrma's, song 'Banno Tera Swagger' has garner much attention and appreciation these days and topped in the best song of the year 2015. Recently Swati Sharrma who is filled with talent and soothing voices is going making people grove with her melodies voice in "Direct Ishq" song "Nimboo sa Ishq". The song which is a romantic melody in the mesmerizing vocals this one is a soft outing with arrangements of light beats all around the track. This number is soothing and easy on ears which will surely make a mark in everybody heartbeat.

Swati Sharrma gave us a pleasant surprise with her new song as her last song was like a rock affair and now is going to be a romantic song with her mushy number. She said," My journey so far has been about patience, perseverance and conviction. I had my blinders on and knew what I wanted to see in my future as an artist. I think the industry has accepted me with the texture of my voice."

" Nimboo sa Ishq" is picturised on Nagin Fame Arjun Bijlani who is now debuting as an actor in "Direct Ishq" and Actress Nidhi Subbaiah. The way in which Swati Sharrma is climbing the success ladder, one can only say that it's the talent and hardwork that matters after all, everything else just follows.