MTV unleashes the queen's rule upon television with the launch of 'Panasonic Smart Phones MTV Splitsvilla Season 9 – Where Women Rule'

 

~ Sunny Leone, Queen of Hearts and Bollywood Actor and Knight in Shining Armour and MTV VJ Rannvijay to host the show~

~6 princesses will rule over 15 warriors in the ultimate game of love starting Saturday, June 11^th at 7pm only on MTV ~

 

The monsoon is here and the air is heavy with the scent of love. And the young kingdom of MTV is back again with the most watched game of love on Indian television, this time around, in the form of a royal affair - Panasonic Smart Phones MTV Splitsvilla. In its ninth season, the show will be hosted by none other than the Queen of Hearts Sunny Leone and the Knight in Shining Armour Rannvijay Singha. What's more? MTV, in this season, is upping the ante by giving the ultimate power to women to get the men to do what they want. So gear up for the biggest treat as the ninth season of Splitsvilla goes on air on Saturday, 11^th June at 7pm, only on MTV.

 

Hailing female power in every sense, MTV Splitsvilla 9, an amalgam of love and power-play, gives more power to women with its new theme, 'Where Women Rule'. Giving the reins of the kingdom to six princesses, fifteen warriors will set out to fend off rival suitors, ensuring survival of the fittest in the kingdom of love. Adding a delicate blend of tradition and modernity to the royal theme, the show has been shot in the wealth of elegant buildings and churches in the colonial white town of Pondicherry where the warriors will employ the art of modern chivalry to impress their potential love interest, the kingdom's princesses.

 

Handing over the power to women, Ferzad Palia, Head – Youth and English Entertainment, Viacom18 said, "MTV is known for creating shows that always challenge the status quo. This year, we have gone in for a total format change on one of our biggest shows, MTV Splitsvilla. In its ninth season, our young audience will get to watch a show where for the first time ever, women are in power. Joining us once again for yet another season, is none other than, Sunny Leone and MTV VJ Rannvijay, who will mentor the contestants and guide them along the way. With the new season upon us, I'm sure the audience will appreciate MTV placing the power in the hands of the women in this exciting game of love."

 

Queen of Hearts, Sunny Leone who is known for her gorgeous good looks along with maintaining immense poise under pressure, just like a true queen would, said, "I am thrilled to be back on Splitsvilla 9 more so because the ultimate power lies in the hands of women. Women rule and this season, you'll see the shift in power on the show as six gorgeous princesses dictate who stays in the show and who doesn't. Everyone says it's a man's world, but I can assure you, the world's going to look much better with a woman at its helm…you'll see it in this season of Splitsvilla!"

 

The ever charming and chivalrous knight in shining armour, Rannvijay said, "The theme of Splitsvilla 9 really intrigued me and it is going to be fascinating for the audience to see fifteen men try real hard to make six women go weak in their knees for them. It's going to be one of the most exciting seasons ever as for the first time ever, the women are calling all the shots on the show and the men have to work really hard to get ahead in the game. All I can say at this point is, may the best man win, because only a worthy man can lay claim to the heart of a queen!"

 

Reinforcing its status as the only show on Indian television which explores the playful chemistry between young men and women, Splitsvilla is seeing even greater support from advertisers this year. With Panasonic Smart Phones as the Title Sponsor and Schmitten Chocolates and OLX as the Co-Presenting sponsors, the show also has Big Boy Toyz, Envy 100 Crystal Deos and Manforce as the Powered by sponsors, while Macho and Gillette Venus are on board as the Associate sponsors. To be supported by a 360 degree marketing push, Splitsvilla 9 is looking to celebrate the power of women by highlighting the theme of the show by pushing out an exciting campaign titled 'Sorry Boys – The Game is About To Change' to seek engagement with our audience by making men work to win the hearts of their women. The campaign will run across radio, brand associations and digital.

Photo By : Azhar Khan

 

Maharashtrian Power Walk by celebs for a cause helping students of NIFT Institute

The students of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Mumbai were filled with excitement to showcase their recently created collections. They were s were thrilled to showcase garments that focused on the revival of Maharashtrian culture through art and craft along with some other dying art & weaving forms.

Renowned artists from various fields had encouraged the efforts of these students by adorning garments styled by them. These include Ms. Renuka Shahane (Actor), Mr. Ashutosh Gowariker (Actor, Director, Writer), Mr. Sandip Soparrkar (Dance Expert and Choreographer), Mr. Harsha Bhogle (Cricket Commentator), Ms.Sonali Kulkarni (Actor),  Ms. Geetanjali Kulkarni (Actor), Mr. Bharat Dabholkar (Actor), Dr. Sandesh Mayekar (Dental Surgeon), Dr. Shivani Mayekar (Cosmetic Surgeon), the show was introduced by Ms. Shobha De, and Ms. Amruta Fadnavis wife of Mr. Devendra  Fadnavis, Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra was the show-showstopper in the event for students. Among the guest who supported these students were Mr. Hemant Trivedi (Designer), Mr. Narendra Kumar (Designer), Ms. Nilima Singh (Director of NIFT Institute), Ms. Dolly Thakore (Theater Personality) , Ms. Penaz Masani (Ghazal Singer), Durga Jasraj (Classical singer), Shaina NC, Vandana Kohli (Board of governor NIFT), Mickey Mehta (fitness expert), Mr. Sudhir Tripathi (IAS Director General, NIFT) and Noah Jacob (owner of John louis menswear), and  Sonia Sethi (Joint Secretary of SCZCC).

The driving force behind doing this project was Director of NIFT Mumbai, Ms. Nilima Singh who has inspired the students to create collection based on their trips to the various clusters in Maharashtra, where these handloom and art forms still exist. The textiles and styles were the mark of Indian heritage and class which have been overshadowed by western influence. The faculty members and students had together worked to revive these traditions and style. 

This year was also special because according to India Today magazine NIFT Institute was considered as the 2^nd best fashion Institute. The culmination of all their efforts had come together in the form of the "Maharashtrian Power Walk".

This year the theme was more concentrated on revival on Maharashtrain culture but there were other exciting themes like Thangka Sutra (Thangka paintings of Buddhist/Tibetan origin), garments in western silhouettes, knitwear, banjara inspired theme to name a few.

After observing and learning about various handloom clusters in the state, students displayed their skills, style and creativity through inspirations from them. The mesmerizing collections included Kosa silk draped fusion ensembles, hand painted Warli motifs on denim capes, Khand blouses, Paithani motifs, and divergent form of Kolhapuri leather accessories like platform shoes and bags. Students were enthusiastic to put forward these collections.

By : Azhar Khan

 

Brand ambassador Hrithik Roshan unveils tasty new timepieces

Rado, the Swiss watch brand known for its innovative use of design and materials, officially introduced its chocolate brown high-tech ceramic collection at the Rado boutique in Mumbai today. Marking the second anniversary of the boutique, the new line of watches was launched by Rado brand ambassador and beloved Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan.

Rado is proud to add a new colour to its growing spectrum of high-tech ceramic: chocolate brown. The new colour mirrors subtle changes in light from a light, sweet brown to a range of dark, rich chocolate hues. Chocolate brown is remarkably easy to wear, complementing warm, earthy colours in a wide range of styles from evening attire to casual sportswear.

Commenting on the launch, brand ambassador Hrithik Roshan stated, "Rado is known for watches par excellence and yet again they have surprised me with this delicious chocolate brown high-tech ceramic collection. In the international fashion space, brown is becoming the new black and is one of the year's trend colours. I am really excited to launch these stunning watches, which have become my favourite chocolate indulgence these days."

Well known to connoisseurs of Swiss artistry and craftsmanship, brown is the signature colour of the Maîtres Chocolatiers who have made Switzerland synonymous with chocolate heaven. The new colour offers all the benefits of high-tech ceramic including scratch resistance, lightness and the ability to adapt to the wearer's skin.

Six unique ceramic timepieces in this colour were introduced at the event. Highlights include:

Rado HyperChrome Automatic Diamonds – Limited Edition

This dazzling piece in rich brown high-tech ceramic and rose gold coloured detail is studded with a total of 56 Top Wesselton diamonds, transforming this exceptional timekeeper into a sensuous, glamorous and exclusive delight.

Rado HyperChrome Automatic Chronograph Tachymeter

As Hrithik Roshan's new watch of choice, this timepieces features a matt brown high-tech ceramic case with a polished rich brown bezel engraved with a tachometric scale and filled with white Super-Luminova. The rose gold coloured stainless steel inserts further add to the beauty of the watch.

Rado HyperChrome Automatic

This simple brown beauty features a polished, rich brown monobloc ceramic case and classic three-hand style.

By : Azhar Khan

FLEX YOUR STYLE QUOTIENT

ILEANA D'CRUZ UNVEILS THE ALL NEW RANGE OF GO FLEX WALK™

Skechers, the second largest sports & lifestyle footwear brand in the US, known for its comfortable shoes, introduces an exhilarating range - Skechers® GO FLEX Walk™. These shoes are a true amalgamation of comfort and flex technology for ultra-flexibility to move with you. The Goga Mat® insole in this range provides high rebound & additional bounce for all day comfort.  This exclusive collection for women was launched by the extremely fit and gorgeous Ileana D'Cruz at the Skechers Flagship store in Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai.

At the event, Ileana put the Flex to the test as she showcased the diverse range of these new age lightweight and comfortable GO Flex shoes that are available in a spectrum of bold colours in slip on and lace up categories. Dressed in smart casuals, Ileana sported her favourite pair from the range and said "I'm thrilled to be a part of this launch. World over, Skechers is known for its comfortable and trendy shoes. The GO FLEX Walk™ is a must have for all fashion and fitness lovers as it easily fits in the various spheres of your daily routine ranging from athletic walking to yoga, pilates, low impact gym fitness and even daily causal wear."

Speaking at the launch, Rahul Vira – CEO, Skechers South Asia Pvt Ltd, further added, "At Skechers, we always strive to offer our customers the best in comfort, style and technology in the footwear segment. The GO FLEX™ range is designed with an articulated segmented sole that provides optimum flexibility to the foot and makes you feel that the shoe is moving with your foot following the contour of the terrain underneath. The GO FLEX™ are shoes that move with you."

The Skechers® GO FLEX Walk™offers flexible and fashionable shoes that provide great comfort. It's specially designed sole provides anatomically correct ultra-flexibility wherein each segment of the flexible sole is designed to move independently with your foot.  The Super Sock, a soft unified fabric upper, helps the shoe confirm to the foot and fit its contour seamlessly and the foot-bed has a Goga Mat® Technology insole that provides high-rebound cushioning and comfort all day long. The Agion® insole aids in microbial protection and protects the foot from bad odor. The insole also comes with a unique moisture wicking technique so as to avoid foot slippage against the footbed.  All of these features come together to make sure your feet are loved like never before.

Stay comfortable wherever you go with the Skechers® GO FLEX Walk™ shoes.

 

Price: Rs.5499/- onwards

Availability: All Exclusive brand stores and partner outlets

By : Azhar Khan

The second edition of "Pink Power" – a unique initiative by Inorbit that gives budding women entrepreneurs an opportunity to realize their business dream concluded today with a felicitation ceremony lead by versatile actress Tisca Chopra, of "Taare Zameen Par" fame, Urvi Aradhya, Senior Vice President - HR Inorbit Malls and Puneet Varma, Associate Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communication, Inorbit Malls. The second edition of Inorbit Pink Power received a massive response of over 1500 entries across 5 locations (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Vadodara and Mumbai - Malad and Vashi).

5 winners from Mumbai (3 for Inorbit Malad and 2 for Inorbit Vashi), were chosen based on the criteria of innovation, scalability and future potential. The winners of Inorbit Pink Power 2016 for Inorbit Malad were Ms. Nafisa Kapadia - The Bohri Kitchen (A Bohri cuisine joint), Ms. Pooja Chheda- Salt Marketing (customized gifting solutions) and Megha Bhati - Dal Baati Churma (specialized joint for Dal Baati Churma). The winners for Inorbit Vashi include Ms. Meena Wadke – Magical Hands (Handicraft and Décor items), Ms. Charissa Nelson – Alazne Cake & Confectionaries (The art of baking workshop). The campaign, this year received innovative ideas from categories like fashion, accessories, food, beverages and services by women from different walks of life. The selected winners were awarded a retail space at Inorbit Mall – Malad and Vashi to showcase their unique products and are given an opportunity to operate their businesses for a period of 9 months free of cost. In addition to this the mall will also give them support to expand their businesses. Over and above, 20 participants were shortlisted & felicitated for Pop Up Market to be conducted during festive season.

Speaking about the initiative, Puneet Varma, Associate Vice President Marketing & Corporate Communication Inorbit Malls Pvt Ltd, said, "The entire team of Inorbit mall is thrilled by the overwhelming response we have received for the second edition of Inorbit Pink Power. We are happy to create an opportunity for every woman, who always have kept their dreams on backburner due to other commitments. Our heartiest congratulations to this year's winners. We hope this stepping stone will help create a path that will turn their dreams into reality."

The Inorbit Pink Power campaign in a short span of two years has become a brand in itself and has won recognition at advertising and marketing awards like Effies and Abbys and was chosen amongst finalist at International Council of Shopping Centres awards last year.

By Azhar Khan

 

THE 17TH EDITION OF IIFA IS ALL SET TO CELEBRATE THE MEGA INDIA FESTIVAL FROM 23^RD-26^TH JUNE 2016 IN MADRID, SPAIN

 

IIFA Rocks 2016 Gets Bigger And Better With An Electric Mix Of Fashion And Music Extravaganza

 

IIFA Celebrations To Be A Diverse Amalgamation Of Festivities Across Cinema, Fashion, Dance And Music

 

 

·         The Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend 2016 festivities will witness a host of events- IIFA Rocks, FICCI - IIFA Global Business Forum, IIFA Stomp in collaboration with MULAFEST Urban Trends Festival, along with the anticipated mega awards night, NEXA IIFA Awards 2016

 

·         IIFA Rocks 2016 musical performances line-up includes hit-maker Pritam, Meet Brothers, Benny Dayal, Kanika Kapoor, Monali Thakur, Neeti Mohan and Papon among others!

 

·         The star-studded Nexa IIFA Awards 2016 to feature performances by Bollywood superstars Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha and Tiger Shroff; to be hosted by charismatic Bollywood Actors Farhan Akhtar & Shahid Kapoor.

 

 

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) has announced the 17^th Edition of the most spectacular celebration of Indian Cinema worldwide that will occur in the capital city of Madrid, Spain from 23^rd – 26^th June this year!

 

IIFA Rocks has always been a star-studded affair with a mix of fashion, music and dance. It is a celebrated global event that has been growing each year. To reveal some of the exciting details about the upcoming Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend, Bollywood's superstar Salman Khan was joined by versatile actor Anil Kapoor who together shared their excitement about the IIFA celebrations being held in Spain end-June. The two friends were joined by leading lady Shilpa Shetty, young icons Tiger Shroff, Abhay Deol and Sooraj Pancholi. Music sensations Meet Brothers, Kanika Kapoor, Monali Thakur, and Benny Dayal too joined the media event to share their joy about performing at the IIFA ROCKS in Madrid. Among the star-studded line-up are also dance sensations Elli Avram and Daisy Shah (the leading lady of Salman Khan's Jai Ho).

 

This year, the IIFA Rocks stage will include noted music director-composer-singer Pritam who is performing with Spanish artistes as a once-in-a-lifetime on-stage production. Performances include the hit songs of the Meet Brothers featuring Kanika Kapoor with Benny Dayal and Neeti Mohan among others. National-award winner Monali Thakur and Papon will be serenading the audience. To add to the star-studded affair, Bollywood's leading lady Parineeti Chopra and actor Sooraj Pancholi are set to perform at IIFA Rocks; Elli Avram and Daisy Shah will perform the hit songs of the year. Alongside the gamut of musical acts and dance performances, the distinguished Indian fashion designer Vikram Phadnis will showcase a breathtaking fashion show marking his 25 years in the fashion industry.

 

The IIFA revelries are well underway, as IIFA this year, will also showcase a special teaser screening of the Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film - Mirziya. IIFA Stomp, which is already bringing famous musical acts with its collaboration with Mulafest will be highlighting another key aspect of Indian culture with a special yoga Master class with Shilpa Shetty in Madrid Spain. 

 

Speaking on the occasion, Wiz Andre Timmins, Director – Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, said, "IIFA from the beginning has promoted Indian cinema across the world to a global platform. We are glad that alongside film, we can also feature fashion, music, culture and business through the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend. As this year marks the 60th anniversary of India & Spain diplomatic relations, IIFA Madrid 2016 is going to be a star-studded extravaganza and the excitement and anticipation has been growing among the industry and fans alike. It will be a magical and memorable time for locals and visitors to witness the stunning acts live on stage at the spectacular IFEMA - Feria de Madrid. The IIFAs in Madrid are going to be a special mélange of dance, music, fashion and business!"

 

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raj Nayak, CEO- COLORS, commented saying "We are doubly excited about IIFA this year because it's happening in one of the most exotic destination in the world. Along with Wizcraft we have managed to put together a stellar line up of performers comprising of Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan, Sonakshi Sinha amongst many others; along with friends of IIFA like, Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Parineeti Chopra, Tiger Shroff and a whole galaxy of stars who will grace this gala occasion. The night will be hosted by the multifaceted Farhan Akhtar and the very gifted, Shahid Kapoor. I'm glad to announce that the entire Indian Film Fraternity is blocking their dates and gearing up to attend the IIFA Weekend in Madrid. Fans from all over the world have been queuing up to attend this spectacle, which will soon be telecast on Colors TV in the month of July."

 

Recreating the magic of Indian cinema, the 17^th edition of the IIFA Celebrations will play host to some of the most celebrated stars of the Indian film industry, notable guests, and dignitaries from India and the region, world media and Indian cinema fans from across the globe. 

With the City of Madrid playing host to the IIFA Weekend and Awards 2016, The Title Sponsor for the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend are Videocon D2h, Title Sponsors for the Awards are Maruti Suzuki and Hero Cycles are the Cause Partners. IIFA Awards celebrations will air exclusively on broadcast partners, Colors TV and Mahou will be the co-sponsor of IIFA Celebrations. El Corte Ingles are the 'Official Retail Partners' and Qatar Airways is the "Official Airline" for the IIFA celebrations, Clear Channel is "OOH Media Partner" for IIFA.  IIFA this year is supported by the remarkable IFEMA - Feria de Madrid as the location for IIFA Rocks, Nexa IIFA Awards and IIFA Stomp as well!

 

Mr. Saurabh Dhoot, Executive Chairman - Videocon d2h says, "IIFA Awards over the years have grown tremendously in terms of scale and extravaganza. This year's Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend promises to be yet another milestone with lots of entertainment, glamour & innovation. Videocon d2h is today the first Indian media company to be listed on Nasdaq, USA. IIFA and Videocon d2h are perfect examples of Indian brands making a huge mark globally."

 

Speaking of the association, Mr. R. S Kalsi, Executive director, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki said "We are delighted to associate with NEXA IIFA Awards 2016 for the second year, last year we showcased our Premium crossover S-Cross at IIFA. This year we will showcase how NEXA is at the forefront of bringing innovation & delivering outstanding experiences.

Nexa is not just an automotive brand but also a lifestyle brand. NEXA is all about newer and premium experiences, just like IIFA which builds lifetime experiences and felicitates excellence in Indian cinema at a global stage"

 

Mr. Anil Khera, CEO - Videocon d2h added, "Videocon d2h is proud to continue its association with IIFA for the 8th year in a row. Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend is a spectacular event celebrating talent in the entertainment industry and is a perfect brand fit for us. The IIFA Awards have striven to achieve a perfect balance of public opinion and critical appreciation across the globe. Videocon d2h will continue to support and encourage this endeavour to take Indian Cinema to a global audience."

 

Mr. Pankaj Munjal, Chairman & Managing Director of Hero Cycles Pvt Ltd. commented to say, "At Hero Cycles we have long campaigned for Indian cities to be made bicycle friendly as a way to improve both the environment and cut down the consumption of fossil fuels, we now foresee a revolution of sorts when we see millions of Indians taking up bicycling as a lifestyle sport, recreation and way of life. To usher in this change and promote this and much more we believe IIFA is one of the biggest and best platforms to reach out to people and get their favorite Bollywood celebrities to inspire, and urge an entire nation to be more healthy, physically active and enjoy outdoors and cycling today and forever. "

 

Previously IIFA has shared the highlights of the upcoming Weekend Festivities: the NEXA IIFA Awards 2016 hosts were unveiled to be the multi-talented Farhan Akhtar and the versatile actor Shahid Kapoor. The awards ceremony in Madrid will witness awe-inspiring performances by Bollywood's very own crème de la crème Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Sonakshi Sinha and Tiger Shroff among others.

 

17^th edition of the IIFA Celebrations will be a star studded extravaganza with celebrated personalities from the Bollywood fraternity and Friends of IIFA gracing us with their presence- Ranveer Singh, Boney Kapoor, Sridevi, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Dia Mirza, Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, Boman Irani, Kabir Khan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Neha Dhupia, Sohail Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Madhavan, Aftab Shivdasani,  Shriya Saran to name a few.

 

Thrilled about performing at the NEXA IIFA Awards 2016, Bollywood icon Salman Khan said, "IIFA is like one big carnival and I look forward to performing at the NEXA IIFA Awards this June in Spain. Like so many great cities of the world, Madrid will witness the beauty and magic of Indian cinema with IIFA. IIFA has consistently played a crucial role in widening the horizon of the Indian film industry to the world."

 

Bollywood's age-defying actor, Anil Kapoor also commented saying, "I have had a longstanding bond with the IIFA Academy and after having been part of several IIFAs, I am always amazed each time by the grandeur and the effort that goes into making it a grand celebration. With my experience of working in international films, I have noticed that IIFA goes a long way in presenting the best of the Indian film industry and is a great way to promote India's soft power. I am eagerly looking forward to the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend and I'm sure it's going to be more special than ever before."

 

The FICCI- IIFA Global Business Forum 2016 is also a part of the Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend in Madrid and will be held on 24^th June 2016. Organized by FICCI and Camara Spain, the FICCI- IIFA Global Business Forum 2016 will see powerful minds coming together to address global issues of renewable energy and climate change. This year, the Business Forum at IIFA will hold a greater significance as it marks 60 years of relations between India and Spain. As a platform, the FICCI- IIFA Global Business Forum will be stimulating space for business between India and Spain and subsequently paving the way for better relations between India, Europe and Latin America. Highlights to include innovation and entrepreneurship, soft power, global issues of renewable energy and climate change.

 

Additionally, another facet of the IIFA extravaganza which is all set to make its way to Madrid, bringing together the best of Spanish and Indian culture is the IIFA Stomp in collaboration with MULAFEST Urban Trends Festival, organized by the MULA community and  supported by IFEMA with a line-up that underlines its electronic heart, with pioneering artists from the international scene- Indian DJs and musicians like Raghu Dixit Project, B.R.E.E.D, Midival Punditz featuring Karsh Kale and friends, and Nucleya at MULAFEST.

 

With the perfect destination to host the gala celebrations, the International Indian Film Academy is all geared up to unfold and present a breathtaking amalgamation of two richly diverse countries and cultures. IIFA 2016 aims at bringing the magic of Indian Cinema to Spain and opening doors for Indian cinema across Europe and Latin America.

 

Photo By : Azhar Khan

LIVA hosts an evening of fashion graced by Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand

~The evening also witnessed an Innovative Sand Art, Fabric Dance & a glittering Fashion Walk~

 

he evening of the first ever LIVA Accredited Partner Forum (LAPF) Confluence organised by LIVA, the natural fluid fashion fabric was full of colors, fashion & vibrance.

 

Held at JW Marriot, Sahara Mumbai, the event witnessed the presence of world renowned Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand where he gave an inspirational speech on 'What it Takes to Be a World Champion'.

 

He shared his journey right from getting introduced to chess at the age of 6 till becoming the Grandmaster. He said, "I had to wait for 3 years to achieve my goal. I kept missing winning the Grandmaster title consecutively for 2 years but I was determined about my game; and then I managed to bag the title with sheer patience & tenacity. Similarly, you'll have many quiet years during your struggle, but there will be a day where you would see your efforts paying off well."

 

Viswanathan Anand is known for his strategy to win with his effortless moves & confidence in his game which is what the brand LIVA stands for.

 

SANDIP SOPARRKAR TRAINS SONALI RAUT & YUVRAAJ PARASHAR FOR A PASSIONATE SALSA DANCE FOR LOVE LIFE & SCREWUPS!!!

Dance Guru Sandip Soparrkar is training Bigg Boss 8 contestant Sonali Raut and internationally acclaimed Dunno Y fame actor, Yuvraaj Parashar for a passionate salsa dance number for the most awaited web series, Love Life & Screw Ups!!! Sandip Soparrkar who rarely choreographs for films, agreed to be part of this song as he fell in love with the concept of the series. Also the vibrant energy of both the actors inspired him to compose some really difficult but fresh and never seen dance steps for both of them. According to the writer and director Kapil Kaustubh Sharma, it is an intense romantic and passionate salsa dance number, which leads to love making between Sonali and Yuvraaj. In the series, Yuvraaj is playing a salsa dance teacher and Sonali his student. Sonali, who debuted in films with Himesh Reshamiya's Exposed is very excited to join the ensemble cast of this series. Yuvraaj has been under rigorous weight training, as in this song he is going to bare his torso.

Incidentally, yesteryears diva, Zeenat Aman is making her debut on digital with this series. It also stars Mita Vashisht, Dolly Thakore, Kapil Kaustubh Sharma, Diandra Soares, Sushant Divgikar, Akshay Sethi along with new faces Vibhoutee Sharma, Sezal Sharma, Rj Shadab Khan, Shipra Kasana, Mahi Sharma, Ashish Khatri, Ashish Sachdeva, Umesh Pherwani, Riyaz Qureshi and Ruchita Tahiliani. Music is by Nikhil Kamath. Bappi Lahiri has composed a peppy track for the series.

It is a feel good romantic comedy about relationships. The look is grand and glamorous. It is Bollywood's first web series with huge production values and popular actors. In the social networking sites, there is already a curiosity about it. The first look of the series will be launched in New York in June. 

Actress and Brand ambassador of L'Oreal Paris Sonam Kapoor poses during Sonam will represent upcoming 69th Cannes International Film Festival in Mumbai.

Photo by : Azhar Khan

TE3N trailer begins with a shot of a forlorn looking Amitabh Bachchan sitting in front of a tape recorder listening to the voice of his little granddaughter Angel playing from a cassette. Angel is heard saying, 'I should have listened to you.' The trailer then makes a zip, zap, zoom into giving us a sneak peak of the movie. The fast paced trailer tells us the story of Angel's mysterious disappearance and how eight years later the same pattern is repeated this time through the disappearance of another young girl child. 

The trailer devotes enough time to each three lead actors namely Big B, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vidya Balan. While Big B is his usual brilliant self, Nawazuddin dons a priest's avatar and one can be guaranteed of enough thrills from the pint sized actor. Vidya, who will be returning to the big screen after a long time, looks measured in her approach as a cop. 

Photo by : Azhar Khan

 

Models walk the ramp unveiling Triumph's 'Glam New' 2016 collection, at the 8^th annual Fashion Show!

~ The vibrant collection, lovingly tailored to perfection is a must-have for every Indian woman~

 

Triumph, the maker of lingerie since 1886, revealed its glamorous new 2016 collection during the 8^th Annual Triumph Fashion Show .

 

Indian and international models sashayed down the ramp in Triumph's latest collection for 2016. For the coming year, Triumph has pulled out all stops with an amazing range of styles to suit every style and budget. Featured at the show were Cotton T-shirt Bras in gorgeous blast of colours, Romantic Lace Styles, Party Bras in shimmering hues, a soon-to-be launched Triaction^TM Sports Bra series in energizing colours and the new 'Beauty-full' collection specially launched for women who need a little extra support and coverage. Also showcased were fabulous lace variants in Triumph's popular and innovative Body Makeup^TM and Magic Wire^TM series. The fashion show was hosted by actress, model, and VJ Nauheed Cyrusi and choreographed by Rashmi Virmani.

 

Talking about the latest collection, Mrs. Jennifer Kapasi, Head of Operations, Triumph International, India said "We are very excited to showcase our collection for 2016. Our focus this year has been to bring the latest design and technology trends from our international range to the Indian consumer. We are especially excited for our new Triaction^TM Sports Bra range and our new Body Makeup^TM and Magic Wire^TM lace series. Modern women in India are waking up to, and loving, the benefits that perfect lingerie can bring to their lifestyles. With these new additions, we now offer variety like never before to them."

 

Highlighting the new collection and future plans, Mr. Shalindra Fernando, General Manager India & Sri Lanka, Triumph International mentioned, "We're extremely proud to be one of the world's largest intimate apparel companies with a reputation for providing outstanding quality and excellent craftsmanship. As an iconic global brand and a pioneer of lingerie, Triumph has committed to staying ahead of fashion trends and providing modern women with exceptional choices in perfectly fitting, high quality lingerie. True to our brand values and heritage, our stunning creations have continued to evolve over the past 130 years, of which we are truly proud."

 

The event also saw the celebration of Triumph's 130 years of innovation & craftsmanship and its new brand identity that was unveiled recently. 

Photo By ; Azhar Khan