ACTRESS ARJUMMAN MUGHAL FOR THE INDIAN SOLDIERS 

In the wake of the dastardly terror attack, actress Arjumman Mughal feels proud to be an Indian and congratulate the soldiers who fought against the Uri attack.

 

"As long as Pakistani actors are empathetic and compassionate towards victims of violence, an arrangement could be possible. But they are probably in a catch 22 situation, where they cannot even express their sadness over attacks. That is the irony" says actress Arjumman Mughal who feels sorry for the Indian martyrs who lost their lives in Uri attack. 

The Indian motion picture producers' association (IMPPA) banned Pakistani actors and technicians from Bollywood 's new projects "till normalcy returns'. The IMPPA, however, clarified that films already shot will not face any trouble for their releases.

By Azhar Khan

London Fashion Models and Makeup Artist to Glam Upon Eiffel Tower

 

London is awash with fashionistas as designers, models and stylists gather in venues across the English capital and now one of the most anticipated show in the history of the world the iconic Fashion week the French European Indian Fashion Week initiative by World News Network will have the best Models and Hair & Makeup artists all the way from London. When we talked about the runway of Fashion Week is renowned for its glitz, glamour and, of course, gorgeous clothes. But behind-the-scenes it's a different matter altogether. The backstage areas at the shows will become akin of beauty factories, with huge teams of Bryanna Angel Allen make-up artists and hair stylists who will put together the latest looks on an assembly line of models. Bryanna Angel Allen was the Head of makeup for London fashion week, she is BIAFF winner CVFM winner internationally published and currently working in 4 films and television. London Actress and Model Sofia Bokhari who will be seen in upcoming movie "SPACE" will be walking the ramp on French European Indian Fashion Week. She said, " I am keen to progress in my acting career and always take part in new and exciting projects and walking for FEIFW is going to be an exciting journey for me". Darren Imossi one of the renowned model of London and has done many movies will be seen walking ramp soon for FEIFW, he said, "I am glad to be a part of this iconic event which is going to create history."

 

French European Indian Fashion Week, President Satish Reddy, Said, "I am lucky to have best Models and Hair, Makeup artist from London. We are looking forward to creating mood/vision boards to plan the look and design to achieve to the show and also targeting other countries Models and Hair & Makeup artist."  

 

The craziness of the backstage beauty can be seen with photographers hustling to get pictures of the models in their first outfits, while Makeup artist trying to get the finishing touches on the makeup. At last, the show goes out and it looks incredible. Hair and Makeup artist Bryanna Angel Allen said, "The show is about the clothes and the designer behind them, so it is imperative that you work with them to create the make-up and hair that compliments the clothes and reflects the whole look."

 

Sunil Parera who will see playing important role in FEIFW said, "Fashion Month has made its final stop in Paris, where the beauty looks from Bryanna Angel Allen will keep the effortless girl aesthetic alive."

By Azhar Khan

 

RAKHI SAWANT'S STYLISH AVATAR IN "EK KAHANI JULIE KI"

 

CHETNA ENTERTAINMENT'S

"EK KAHANI JULIE KI"

 

As Rakhi Sawant steps into the shoes of a diva in Chetna Entertainment's "Ek Kahani Julie Ki", let's take a look at the kind of style she has adopted in the film

Rakhi Sawant looks like an ultimate diva in the trailer of Aziz zee's directorial film "Ek Kahani Julie Ki". Her hair's always set, she looks stylish from tip to toe and that star-like attitude is quite prominent in the way she carries herself. Be it a look or a glamorous diva style, Rakhi makes sure she opts for outfits that are a mixture of loud, sophisticated and casual, all at the same time in the film "Ek Kahani Julie Ki"

 

"The entire team and I have put in a lot of efforts for my styling in the film. I wanted it to be different from all my films and songs. Although, the styling is lavish, I wanted it to keep it realistic. I hope people like it" says Rakhi Sawant. 

 

CAST & CREW:-

CHETNA ENTERTAINMENT'S FILM "EK KAHANI JULIE KI"- Producer - Mrs. Chetna Sharma; Director – Aziz Zee; Executive Producer – Honey Singh Chandok; D.O.P – Mohamed Jaffer; Writer – Arsh ; Art Director – Kunal Sachdeva; Costume Designer - Archana Singh. Star Cast:- Rakhi Sawant as JULIE;  Avadh Sharma; Amit Mehra; Sangeeta Tiwari; Jimmy Sharma; Adi Irani; Rajesh Khera; Saniya Pannu Aarti Nagpal ; Sonu Baba; Music Director: DJ Sheizwood.

 

FILM RELEASES ON 9TH SEPTEMBER, 2016

 

by Azhar Khan

&TV presents a new fiction BADHO BAHU

Bade dil waali Chhori ki hai mazedaar story…

 

 

 

 

       

 

~ Premieres September 12^th, Monday to Friday at 9.30 pm only on &TV ~

 

August 30, 2016, Mumbai: Meet Television's most unconventional Bahu – naam Komal hai, surat mein simple hai…bas weight kareeb kareeb quintal hai! She is sugar, spice and all things nice… But this Haryanavi girl Komal a.k.a 'Badho' (played by Rytasha Rathore) is bold and a little too big in size! With dreams of marriage in her eyes, all Komal desires from life is a loving husband and respect in her sasuraal! But destiny had something else in store for our Badho! With a twist of fate, Badho ends up marrying the most eligible bachelor - Haryana's star wrestler Lucky Singh Ahlawat (played by Prince Narula). But will Badho find the love she desires in her

 

husband?  Tune in as her journey gets chronicled as Badho Bahu starting 12^th September, every Monday – Friday at 9:30 PM only on &TV.

 

Produced by Sunny Side Up films and Hum Tum Telefilms Pvt. Ltd, &TV's latest offering Badho Bahu, is set against the backdrop of Haryana, known to produce some of the best Indian players across various sports. 'Hatti-Katti' Komal who is lovingly called as 'Badho' (which means 'too much' in Haryanavi) is a spunky yet simple girl who like her size has a very big heart. In her bumbling ways, she lands herself helping most people in her town. While Badho is well known for her bigness, Lucky Singh Ahlawat is the most celebrated wrestler in the town. In what seems like a major celestial controversy, Badho is married to Lucky. What follows next is a sincere effort by Badho to win over her husband… Kyunki Husband and Wife main itni doori hai, ki ab ek love story jaroori hai!

 

Rytasha Rathore who plays the titular character Komal, aka 'Badho' in the show says, "Badho is a character we can all identify with - there is innocence, vulnerability, spunk and a whole myriad of feelings. I'm excited to be playing her because it gives me the chance to do things I wouldn't do otherwise. The show itself has a lot of warmth and heart to it which I hope the audience enjoys and appreciates. It's entertaining while also having a deeper meaning."

 

Prince Narula who plays Lakha Singh Ahlawat aka 'Lucky' says, "This will be my first attempt at daily soap, so I wanted to take up a show that had unique content which is different from what you see on television these days. I am playing a very challenging character 'Lucky Singh Ahlawat' who is a gold medalist wrestler. I have undergone wrestling workshops and followed a strict diet as well. Rytasha and I will be seen as the television's unconventional couple and I hope the audience appreciates our efforts."

By : Azhar Khan

 

A spellbinding Grand Finale by Sabyasachi brings Lakmé Fashion Week Winter Festive 2016 to a close

The design maestro put together a spectacular show that beautifully brought alive 'Illuminate'- Lakmé's beauty statement for the season

 

 

The Winter/Festive edition of Lakmé Fashion Week saw a spectacular showcase of shimmering silhouettes on the runway, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee's 'Illuminate' Grand Finale at Mehboob Studios was a befitting tribute to the trend of the season. Walking down for her most special Grand Finale ever, Kareena Kapoor Khan, the face of Lakmé Absolute, made for a glamorous vision of Illuminate, in a striking Sabya creation. Adding grandeur to the show was a spectacular performance by the Symphony Orchestra of India, which truly brought the magic of shimmer to life.

 

Sabyasachi Mukherjee's designs have been loved and admired for the way they celebrate India's rich heritage through exceptional handloom and craftsmanship. The collection included sportswear, a first from Sabya, along with lush fabrics weaved into salwar suits, kurtas and sarees all infusing a striking shimmer twist. We also saw bejeweled micro mini dresses that are perfect for the upcoming festive and cocktail season.

 

"Being at Lakmé Fashion Week always feels like a beautiful walk down memory lane, given this is where I made my debut in fashion! It's an honour to be the Grand Finale designer once again and working with an inspiring brand like Lakmé. I have thoroughly enjoyed creating this collection inspired by the 'Illuminate' statement", says Sabyasachi Grand Finale Designer, Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016.

 

Commenting on the show, Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovations, Lakmé, said, "Few designers can present 'Illuminate', a beauty statement that has made its mark on various international runways, like Sabya has for the Grand Finale. Through artistry and vision, he has created the most mesmerizing collection for Lakmé and we are proud to be associated with a designer of his caliber."

 

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Lakmé Brand Ambassador, who turned showstopper once again looked incredible in a beautiful Sabyasachi design. She said, "It's always exciting to be the showstopper for the Lakmé Absolute Finale Grand Finale. This time especially thrilled to be a muse for Sabyasachi. I love his designs and wear them often, and his creations for the illuminate collection are simply fabulous. Lakmé and Sabyasachi are the ultimate combination to have on a runway and I am glad to be a part of this!"

 

Lakmé Fashion Week's official makeup expert and the man behind the beautiful Illuminate inspired makeup, Donald Simrock, said "I've had a fantastic first experience being part of Lakmé Fashion Week. Illuminate is the biggest trend rising from international runways this year. I am thrilled to have partnered with Lakmé to create looks inspired by this trend for a show of such magnitude in India."

 

By Azhar Khan

 

GRAZIA YOUNG FASHION AWARDS 2016 PRESENTED EIGHT STARS WITH THEIR AWARD WINNING CREATIONS AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2016

LOVEBIRDS BY AMRITA KHANNA AND GURSI SINGH

Winners of the Urban Wear Category, Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh for their label 'Lovebirds' presented a line rich in vintage clothing and accessories. For their 'Resort 2017' look the pair had versatile fashion with colour-blocking inspired by architecture and construction. The fluid shapes created in hand woven cotton and cotton silks featured interesting appliqués and Indian craftsmanship.  Their style mantra was for creations that were simple and balanced with minimal silhouettes that spelt comfort all the way. Easy trousers, tunics, tops in colour-blocked and muted solids made an impact on the ramp.

MISHO BY SUHANI PAREKH

Winning the Accessories Jewellery Category Suhani Parekh's label 'Misho' had jewellery with an outstanding identity. Suhani who studied sculpture at Goldsmiths College in London had a marked Japanese inspiration of the Bauhaus movement. Called 'modern architecture' for the body, Suhani tapped into ancient techniques for the making of the sterling silver and white gold collection called 'Alchemy'. Designed in geometric shapes, the minimal styles in amazing designs spoke of futuristic concepts in ornaments. The models glided down the ramp like goddesses, swathed in white.

Ear cuffs, geometric danglers, nose-cum-head pieces, arm bands with an angular accent, metallic corsets, head-cum-neck pieces, unusual rings and outstanding neck accessories had a breath taking appeal that will be the rage globally for their arresting visual quality.

CORD BY NEHA SINGH AND PRANAV GUGLANI

Winning the Accessories Bags Award the designing duo, Neha Singh and Pranav Guglani for their label 'Cord' revealed a stylish line of bags that moved from cross body to saddle and hand bags  in fabrics of multicoloured designs as well as quality leather. Exploring transparency creatively with opaque accents, there were different levels of the two. The bags were handcrafted in leather and PVC plastic along with cotton twill for inner lining. The accompanying garments were in silk organza, suede and satin; while the colours played with comprised black, white and deep burgundy. The focus for the bags was on structured forms and shapes. The stylish travel bags were seamless with minimal embellishment and detailing but designed expertly to appeal to the global buyer.

CHOLA BY SOHAYA MISRA

Winner in the Label Alert Category, Sohaya Misra's brand 'Chola' has made waves ever since its entry in the Gen Next Show last season. Inspired by the anti-fit Japanese designs, Sohaya's collection called 'The Wanderess' was an abstract look at easy fashion construction. Pinstriped dresses look funky with rows of buttons, while her colour palette was neutral with shades of earthy monochromes like pale grey, beige, mustard and white created in strong fabrics that gave the garments a powerful edge. The collection was a perfect conversation starter all the way.

SHIVANGI SAHNI

Winning the Indi-Cool Category award, Shivangi Sahni is renowned in favouring cross stitch for her garments. Shivangi's 'Nomad's Chant' was inspired by the bazaars of Morocco and had that effortless bohemian appeal that spelt 'Indie Chic' and Middle East opulence. The handmade techniques and antique embellishments further highlighted the look. The colour story of crimson, ash, navy with touches of sky blue and jade worked perfectly for the Mughal floral prints. The quilted coats, skirts and roomy tunics were perfect for the coming season.

DOODLAGE BY KRITI TULA

Kriti Tula's label 'Doodlage' won the Sustainable Category award, which is a favourite segment of the designer. Creating a mélange of unconventional textiles, Kriti enjoyed the jigsaw puzzle concept in fashion with no definite colour card. Kriti relied on the raw materials made from bamboo and corn as well as knits for the collection titled 'Rewear It' that eventfully revealed the beauty of the final game. Colours were deep tones of blue, green, maroon with hints of soft beige and pink. Comfy shirts, sheer hoodies over loose midis, splashy abstract prints, layered chic cool blousons and biker jackets had relaxed shapes and interesting amalgamations to form the highlight of the collection.

ILK BY SHIKHA GROVER AND VINITA ADHIKARI

Winning the Innovation in Textile, Construction and Silhouette, Category, award, designers Shikha Grover and Vinita Adhikari have been renowned for their label 'ILK'. Ever since 2011 when the label started, the pair has created seamless fashion with a mild grunge feel. Their specialty has been developing fabric textures with materials and the result has been a ready-to-wear line with great stylish wearable angles.  Inspired by Mother Earth the label looked to the globe and added the world map and floral embroidery with beads to form pixilation on the garments. Bringing the "glow in the dark" elements, the pair used fabrics, paints, tapes and glow beads to achieve the effect. Simple dresses, tunics and tops made an impact on the ramp.

A pleated full black skirt was teamed with a sheer full-sleeved blouse, both featuring floral embroidery which added a texture. A grey sari worn with the signature embroidered sleeveless blouse looked elegant.

SAHIL ANEJA

Winner of the Menswear Category, Sahil Aneja's label 'Sahil Aneja' showcased the dandy look in men's wear with the Savile Row Style of Bespoke tailoring. Fond of the 'Made to Measure' concept, Sahil an alumnus of Central Saint Martins brought a splash of colour and motifs in top quality fabrics with yarn blends and innovative weaving as well as quality construction. The collection called 'Grunge' incorporated leather, wool, crêpe and leather prints for 3-4 layered garments to achieve the street biker-cum-classic tailored look. Layered shirts, parkas, cropped pants and interesting biker jackets were the highlights of the award winning line. The all-over medium checked suit in black and pale blue could cause a stir at any fashion soirée.  

Bollywood heartthrob, Arjun Kapoor, the showstopper, looked dashing in a leather jacket with chain detailing, a comfy grey shirt and cropped trousers. The silver studded shoes and aviator sunglasses further added an edge to the look.

By: Azhar Khan

Tammanh Bhatia works round the clock!

Being a celebrity is definitely no piece of cake.  Juggling between shoots, promotions and other work commitments celebrities grow into becoming an expert in multi tasking.
One such multi- tasker is the gorgeous Tamannah Bhatia who is aptly balancing her professional life in Bollywood and down south. The actress who has an interesting line up of Bollywood and Tollywood films like Baahubali 2, Prabhu Deva's next, Rohit Shetty's next opposite Ranveer Singh, Tamil film Kathi Sanda and many more is lately juggling her schedules.Amidst her busy career in acting, the actress is also making time for endorsement commitments. 

Recently, the hardworking actress made special arrangements in her day schedule when she had to shoot for an ad of Head & Shoulders. According to the insider, being the new face of the popular brand, Tamannah had to shoot for a new commercial in Mumbai. Incidentally on the same day the actress was going to resume her shoot for  Baahubali 2 in Hyderabad. In the run to complete both her commitments, the professional actress made the choice of shooting the ad campaign in the day and later opted for a late night flight to fly to Hyderabad to start shooting for Baahubali 2. Thats not all! The beautiful actress who is working round the clock is soon planning to take her family for a mini vacation she as soon as she completes her professional commitments. 

Talking about it Tamannah Bhatia says, "Being an actor we learn the art of multi-tasking as our schedules are quite erratic. I have always been juggling with my timings and by now i have found ways to handle it both physically and mentally. "

Well with such fierce dedication and hard work, we definitely are looking forward to the see more of Tamannah Bhatia's magic on silver screen. 

By Azhar Khan

Actor Sonam Kapoor, Cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Daboo Ratnani and Sky Li  (Oppo Global VP, MD of International Mobile Business) during launch of OPPO F1s smartphone in Mumbai.

Actor Roman Sen - The new face of Club Ek

 

Actor Roman Sen who is being launched by Nasir Khan for a triogy film has one more feather added to the cap by being the face of an upcoming Time Share Tourism company named 'Club EK'

When quizzed actor Roman Sen about his decision to be the face of Club EK, he states, "I have forayed into different fields since the start of my career. Apart from acting, I was always fascinated travelling around the world and India itself such amazing locations to explore and see, Club ek gives the flatform to all to travel to a perfect gate away destination with friends and family to different parts of the country at an affordable price."

Shantanu Mukherjee, Director CLUB EK opens up with his idea of Roman Sen being the face - "The target group of Club EK is the young generation and they are the ones who love to travel with a restricted budget, hence Roman Sen is apt to attract these boys and girls, the future of India."

On being asked about the projects on the acting front he says without revealing much, "I'll soon be starting work on one of my upcoming films which is still in its initial stages." Roman Sen signs off.

By Azhar Khan

 

Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films Presents Adhiraj Bose's latest short film - Interior Café

  Starring Nasserudin Shah & Shernaz Patel

 

After the resounding  success of Sujoy Ghosh's 'Ahalya' and Jaydeep Sarkar's 'Nayantara's necklace', Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films is back again with a light hearted film by Adhiraj Bose titled Interior Café, starring the legend of parallel cinema, Naseeruddin Shah and distinguished theatre personality, Shernaz Patel.

 

Themed on the objective of "keep perfecting", the Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films is a platform for aspiring directors to feature along with mainstream Bollywood directors and chase their creative energy to establish themselves in the industry. The platform gives a stage to storytellers to showcase their artistic creativity and reach out to their target audience through the online world.

 

The new release by Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films is directed by Adhiraj Bose. With short films like 'Last Day' and 'Goonj' to his credit, Adhiraj Bose has explored the nuances of human relationships in a 12 minute time frame where both the lives of the characters revolve around love, loss and reunion. Set in an old school café in Mumbai, the characters of Naseeruddin Shah and Shernaz Patel are shown conversing with each other, thereby signifying the lost love and longing which they have treasured amongst themselves. It is a perfectly told love tale which resonates with the idea of youthful love which had faded away and has come back to find itself again.

 

Commenting on the release, Raja Banerji, Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Pernod Ricard India, said "Today the approach of filmmaking has transformed completely and being digitally connected has opened up various suitable outlets for  filmmakers to express themselves in their own style to the audiences they want to connect to. Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films has built its credibility by collaborating with top Bollywood directors regularly. It is also the most inspiring platform for aspiring directors to showcase their creativity. Resonating with the core philosophy of Royal Stag Barrel Select, the platform is meant to help them keep perfecting their skills and establish themselves in the market. We are very excited to associate ourselves with the relentless creative spirit of Adhiraj Bose's new film – Interior Café".

 

Talking about his film, director, Adhiraj Bose said, "The story of Interior Cafe is an amalgamation of human emotions and what we as humans deal with in some point in our life. As a story, I approached it in a very realistic way, as every short film you see nowadays concludes with a social cause but what excited me to do this project was the opposite. With the legendary Naseeruddin Shah and Shernaz Patel on board I was pretty convinced of the choices I made in this film. As a filmmaker it is very important to have an outlet to showcase your creativity and Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films has truly made this a great experience for me and helped me connect to the audience. I was also excited to work with my long time best friend Shweta Basu Prasad as an actor and producer and my cinematographer Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran who executed his brilliant camera skills in this film".

 

By Azhar Khan 

Arjun Kapoor promote film Ice Age: Collision Course

photo by Azhar Khan

24: Season 2's Jai Singh Rathod aka Anil Kapoor takes a trip on the Mumbai local

 

The man behind the television's espionage drama series 24: Season 2, Anil Kapoor aka Jai Singh Rathod, made the ride really special for daily commuters as he took a ride with them in a Mumbai local, starting from Churchgate station, today. As the actor boarded the train to promote the upcoming season of 24, he also spoke at length about the importance of staying alert especially in a crowded place. With the concept of the show speaking about bio-warfare, this appeal from the actor resonated strongly with the commuters. Whilst in the train, the 'Jhakaas' actor not only interacted with fellow passengers but also urged them to watch the new season of 24 which will premiere on COLORS on 23^rd July 2016 at 9:00 PM. 

 

by Azhar Khan

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Anil kapoor selected Sikandar Kher over the phone for 24

Sikandar who recently was seen in Tere bin Laden 2 had the reviewers rave about his performance and this time around its none other then Anil Kapoor who was floored by the same. Anil Kapoor 's24 that created the right kind of noise in the first season is all geared to engage and intrigue the viewers with its second outing.

 

An insider revealed, there are some brilliant additions to this season and Sikandar would also be seen playing a negative Character in the same. One could expect a stellar performance from Sikandar but what helped him get the role was the extra touch that he gave to his character. The actor went on to learn Gorakhpuri only via observing people and picking the language up, not only did he get the dialect right but also his body language t​​o compliment the same.

 

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"When I heard the role I was offered, I wanted to add an extra touch to the character. I thought talking in Gorakhpuri language will give the character a different personality. So i started learning Gorakhpuri language by observing people. Slowly when i got my dialect right i called up Anil Sir and spoke to him in Gorakhpuri.. He instantly loved it and thats how my character shaped up.."​ says Sikandar

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It was telephonic conversation with Anil Kapoor and that itself helped him seal the deal cause the fluency of the language and the flavor impressed Anil​, Abhinay Deo​ and Rensil and the actor is all excited about his portrayal of his character. On touching base with Sikandar he stated, ​"It's great to be a part of Anil sirs 24 which is a change from your routine TV shows,and working with Anil sir is a great experience.​"​

By Azhar Khan

 

 

Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 hosts Model Auditions

Five fresh faces take center stage in the final round

In preparation for the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016, organizers of the event, Lakmé and IMG Reliance, opened doors to aspiring models at the auditions held on 30^th June at Anais, The St. Regis in Mumbai.

 

The jury panel comprised of an eclectic mix of fashion experts and stalwarts of the Indian fashion industry, including Anita Dongre, Fashion Designer and Founder of House of Anita Dongre; Evelyn Sharma, Bollywood actress and philanthropist; Malini Agarwal, famous celebrity blogger; Anu Ahuja and Lubna Adams, celebrated fashion choreographers; Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovation, Lakmé and Jaspreet Chandok, Vice President and Head-Fashion, IMG Reliance.

 

The esteemed panel of judges chose five winners after three competitive rounds of auditions for the upcoming Winter/Festive season to be held at St Regis from 24^th-28^th August 2016. The auditions saw over 100 aspiring models  showcasing their best at India's most sought after model hunt. Ilana, Galaxia, Alina, Paul and Bruna emerged as the winners at the Mumbai Auditions and will now be seen sashaying down the ramp at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016.

 

Jaspreet Chandok, Vice President and Head- Fashion, IMG Reliance, said: "Lakmé  Fashion Week has been a launchpad for many top talent with some now gracing international runways. I look forward to our selections today charting a fabulous career in the industry starting with the upcoming Lakmé  Fashion Week."

 

Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovation, Lakmé  said, "The future of fashion is what we reinvent at Lakmé Fashion Week season after season, and selecting new faces to walk the runway is something that we always look forward to. I'm sure that this year's chosen models' will beautifully bring alive the vision of designers at the event."

 

Anita Dongre, renowned fashion designer, added "It is important for designers to have strong models because they play a vital role in carrying the outfit well. I am happy to say that we saw some great talent today."

 

Evelyn Sharma, Bollywood Actress and philanthropist, said "All the models are super gorgeous. I always feel very nervous when I have to judge because one is responsible for making or breaking someone else's dream. These girls should be proud of themselves that they made it this far, as not everyone gets the chance to be a part of the Lakmé Fashion Week auditions. The five girls we chose are beautiful, confident and looked elegant on the ramp."

 

 

Lakmé Fashion Week Model Auditions have introduced some of the best and successful names in the industry like Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Yana Gupta, including internationally acclaimed models like Pooja Mor and Bhumika Arora, recently seen scorching the runways of New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week, among others. With the model auditions, Lakmé Fashion Week stands true to its commitment of providing a foundation for new and emerging runway talent.

By Azhar Khan

 

Double honour for VIBGYOR High Group of Schools at World Education Congress 2016

 

Recognised in 'Best Operational Excellence in K12 Educational Institutes' and 'Award for Quality in Education' categories

 

VIBGYOR High Group of Schools has been awarded in two categories - 'Best Operational Excellence in K12 Educational Institutes' and 'Award for Quality in Education' at the World Education Congress 2016, held recently at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. Mr. Ashish Tibdewal, CEO & CFO, VIBGYOR High Group of Schools received the award on behalf of the institution from Mr. H. E. Lytou Bouapao, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao PDR.

 

Expressing his views, Mr. Ashish Tibdewal, CEO & CFO, VIBGYOR High Group of Schools said, "I am glad to see our institute being recognised for excellence in operations and quality in education. I would like to congratulate the entire team that has been instrumental behind this success. I am also thankful to the organisers for recognising and honouring us."

 

Sharing her views, Ms. Kavita Sahay, Director-School Operations and Academics, VIBGYOR High Group of Schools said, "In our schools, we aim to provide the highest quality of education to our students to equip them with life skills required in the 21^st century. We lay utmost importance on our curriculum that aims at holistic development of our students. We also ensure uniformity in curriculum delivery by providing regular training and feedback to our teachers as a part of our Quality Audit and Guidance process. I would like to dedicate these awards to my entire team of Curriculum experts, QAG team, Principals and Teachers whose tireless efforts make such achievements possible."

 

VIBGYOR High won these prestigious awards based on a detailed evaluation of various aspects of the institution, such as— Strategic Perspective, Infrastructure, Future Orientation, Track Record, Integrity and Ethics, Ability for Sustainable Education, etc. An Independent Jury consisting of Senior Leaders, Researchers and Academicians identified VIBGYOR High group of schools as meeting the required educational standards in the winning categories.

By Azhar Khan