Grasim Industries Ltd, Aditya Birla Group Announced the First Edition of Liva Protégé 2015- A National-Level Designer Hunt! Soha Ali Khan, Narendra Kumar Ahmed, Ananyashree Birla and Prasad Naik on the jury!

 

23rd December, Mumbai: Liva Protégé 2015, a pan India designer hunt for recognizing India’s future stars in the field of fashion, takes pride in announcing that after covering over 12 cities, top 50 fashion institutes and touching more than a hundred students across India, it reached the final leg of the journey – the Grand Finale showcased the work of its Top 12 finalists on 23^rd December, 2015 in Mumbai.

The annual, pan-India hunt for the brightest fashion designers in India, was open to final year students of select colleges. The competition gives them chance to showcase their talent and get mentored by some of the biggest names in the industry.

 

The winner of Liva Protege gets an opportunity to work with the prestigious in house design team of online fashion e commerce  venture of Aditya Birla Group –ABOF.com (All About Fashion) OR an opportunity to have upto 5 of his/her designs  sold onwww.abof.com besides a cash prize of INR2,00,000. The First runner up gets an opportunity to have upto 3 of his/her designs sold on www.abof.com and a cash prize of INR 1,00,000 . The Second runner up will win a cash prize of INR50,000.

Liva Protégé is powered by Liva – a new-age fabric, from the house of Birla Cellulose, designed to infuse incredible fluidity into garments. It aims to tap into the great Indian talent pool and ensure that promising fashion designers in India get their rightful place under the sun, and help India keep shining across the global fashion landscape.

According to Mr. Manohar Samuel President Marketing, “As one of the largest textile and fashion conglomerates in the country we believe that Indian fashion landscape is extremely dynamic and its talent pool rich and diverse. Liva is a new age natural fabric and has been accepted well by the textile value chain. Liva Protégé is our endeavour to bridge the gap and reach the budding fashion designer fraternity. Our journey so far has been exciting, we are overwhelmed with the creativity of the young talent. Clearly, the future of Indian fashion is in competent hands.

In the first edition – Liva Protégé 2015 celebrated upcoming trend and style to recognise innovation and breakthrough talent on a national scale. The finalists belonged to India’s top fashion schools, namely, NIFT, Pearl, BD Somani, NID and Raffles. The shortlisted designers represented a range of unique styles and talents with each of them having their own masterpieces that were showcased yesterday. 

The finalists showcased their collections through a fashion show to an elite panel of judges which includes Actor  Soha Ali Khan, leading Fashion Designer Narendra Kumar, eminent fashion photographer Prasad Naik, Editor of India edition of Cosmopolitan magazine Nandini Bhalla and Founder and Chairperson of Svantantra Micro Finance Ms Ananyashree Birla. Designers Shruti Sancheti and Manoviraj Khosla were also present as they were mentors to 2 of the finalists. Also present was the elegant Mrs. Rajashree Birla with her svelte and stunning daughter in law, Mrs. Neerja Birla. Cutting for a frame worthy family photo, the three generation ladies of the Birla family were all smiles. 

The second runner up was Ms. Sagarika Joshi from Bangalore, the 1st runner up was Mr. Nitin Gupta from Ahmedabad and the winner was Mr. Riturana Deori from Ahmedabad. The winners were selected based on aesthetics, design, fluidity and functionality of creations. The fashion presentation was choreographed by Shy Kalra. 

Wave Cinemas to present Zubaan. Releasing March 4.

 

 

Raju Chadha led Wave Cinemas will release Mozez Singh's debut feature film "Zubaan" on 4th March 2016.

The musical is produced by Guneet Monga and Shaan Vyas of Sikhya Entertainment (makers of The Lunchbox and Masaan) & Metamozez Entertainment. 

Zubaan stars Vicky Kaushal and Sarah-Jane Dias in the lead roles. Vicky, one of the best debuts this year in the critically acclaimed Masaan, will also be seen in Anurag Kashyap and Aanand L Rai's next projects. Sarah was greatly appreciated in her last outing, the recently released and critically-acclaimed Angry Indian Goddesses.

Zubaan won accolades when it opened Asia's biggest film festival, the Busan International Film Festival held earlier this year with director Mozez Singh bagging the Rising Director award. It recently also played to an overwhelming response amongst the Indian communities of Los Angeles, New York and Vancouver.

Wave Group Chairman Raju Chadha and filmmaker & CEO Wave Cinemas Rahul Mittra were impressed by Zubaan's unique and fresh approach to mainstream filmmaking and feel that it is going to be a significant film for Bollywood.

Says director Mozez Singh, “I’m glad that my debut film Zubaan has been praised by one and all at several prestigious film festivals it has been screened. For me, it’s a passion project and I eagerly look forward to showcase the movie on 4^th March 2016.

Producer Guneet Monga says, “We are happy to bring Zubaan to cinemas on March 4, 2016. It’s an inspiring film and I’m sure people will relate to it.

Bhushan Kumar's T-Series is on board as the music label and is projecting it to be the musical album of next year.

Zubaan is a coming of age story of a young man who has a fear of music and is set between Punjab & Delhi. It is a Wave Cinemas Ponty Chadha presentation in association with Raju Chadha.

REVIEW OF THE MOVIE DILWALE

Production House : Red Chillies Entertainment
Producer : Gauri Khan
Director : Rohit Shetty
Cast : Shahrukh Khan , Kajol , Varun Dhawan , Kriti Sanon , Vinod Khanna & Boman Irani

Overview : Rohit Shetty and team continue to entertain ! , Th wow factor of the movie is SRK-Kajol hitting screen together , Their Chemistry even today works on screen . Ofcourse there is the cars tumbling factors that are Rohit Shetty signature style .Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon also looks fresh couple  onscreen .

 

Storyline : The story revolves around 2 Mafia families  , operating in Bulgaria  ,, who once buddies but turned rivals , Shahrukh (Raj) , is the adopted son of Vinod Khanna one of the Mafia family and who is the Mean Machine , Raj is seen doing all sorts of stunts as signature of Rohit Shetty , tumbling cars and action sequences , Raj does all the collection for his father , By chance he meets Meera (Kajol ) , he falls in love with her instantly and she manages to transform him from mean machine to die hard romanctic , and softie and they  go on date all rosy rosy  but unfortunately fate does not let them meet and they are separated , their kahani is left adhuri ...

Fifteen years later they again meet , The adhuri kahani is rekindled , of Raj and Meera , their flashback haunts them , when their respective siblings , Veer brother of Raj and Ishita sister of Kajol the fall in love with each other as they now stay in same town.

Raj after leaving mafia business is now a car re-model and garage guy where as Meera owns a shack in Goa . (Yeah little far fetched from Bulgaria to Goa ).

Veer and Ishita are unknown about Raj and Meera love story , what will happen next , will Raj and Meera get over their past for their siblings ? Will they rekindle their love as well is for the audience to watch .

Performances : Shahrukh khan ofcourse has has performed well , he still has it what it takes to be a King Khan , Kajol looks stunning in the movie and of course  done total justice to the film , Varun Dhawan proves that he has lots of talent , he is one star  of this generation who is perfect fit for masses and classes . Kirti Sanon has very less to perform .

Music of the film is average except for one song gerua which is a big hit .

The movie showcase some of the best locations of Iceland and it has been picture
ised beautifully .

Movie do have some funny moments too ,  its plot is weaved  very well .

Ofcourse the highlight of the movie is the SRL- Kajol onscreen chemistry which today also is as fresh as cucumber and some moments do remind you of DDLJ charm and steal your heart away.

Verdict : All in all a very entertaining movie , though nothing new in the story . Watch it for entertainment only and SRK-Kajol wow  factor which freshens your memory of DDLJ .

Rating : 3*/5*

Divya Khosla Kumar’s Sanam Re trailer out now!

 

While the sneak peak of Divya Khosla Kumar’s Sanam Re has created immense anticipation here is the full fledged insight to an eternal love story by the young director.

Divya Khosla Kumar whose debut film Yaariyan was a hit with the young brigade and Bollywood music lovers, is gearing up for her next starring Pulkit Samrat, Yami Gautam, and Urvashi Rautela in pivotal roles.


The movie has been shot in the picturesque virgin locations of Canada, Ladak and Kalpa in Himachal Pradesh, the visuals of snow-capped mountains and distracting green plains have deliberately been chosen to enhance the romantic mood of the subject.

From the house of India’s biggest music production company, T- series, the songs of the movie range from soulful to peppy and as always they are sure to catch on in the com

Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/fvQZkpnb764

Motion Poster: http://we.tl/CsZzHNN3Aing weeks. Sanam Re releases worldwide on Feb 12, 2016.

MOVIE REVIEW OF BAJIRAO MASTANI

 

Production House : Bhansali Productions

 

Producer : Sanjay Leela Bhansali

 Director : Sanjay Leela Bhansali

 

 Music : Sanjay Leela Bhansali with assistance by Shreyas Puranik

 Cinematography: Sudeep Chatterjee

 Star Cast as given below :

Ranveer Singh as Bajirao I, the Second hereditary Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, from 1720   

until   his death

Deepika Padukone as Mastani

Priyanka Chopra as Kashibai, Bajirao's first wife

Tanvi Azmi as Radhabai, Bajirao's mother.

Vaibbhav Tatwawdi as Chimaji Appa, Bajirao's younger brother.

Mahesh Manjrekar as the Maratha Emperor 'Chhattrapati Shahu'.

Milind Soman  as Friend and Guide of Bajirao

Overview : A brilliant Master Piece by Sanjay Leela Bhansali , Historical story of Love and War of  Peshwa of the Maratha Kingdom .An epic saga of romance which got buried in the sands of time but left a life lesson for all that no matter what religion you belong , true love will always find its way

Story Line : The story revolves around young peshwa of the Maratha Kingdom Bajirao (Ranveer Singh)who is a great warrior , He is married to Kashibai (Priyanka Chopra) , who is his strength , and due to this strength he wins as many as 40 battles against the Mughal Kings and wins all and  achives Maratha Strengh and power over the Mughals , in between all this he is approached by Mastani , daughter of the King of Bundelkhand to help her to save   her fathers kingdom from been attacked by the Mughals , Bajirao agrees to help her and goes to bundelkhand to protect it from the enemy , which he obviously wins , He not only wins the battle but also heart of Mastani , who falls deeply and intensely in love with him . From there begins their love story , Mastani leaves her kingdom and comes behind Bajirao to Pune ,  but she is not accepted by the  Peshwa's as she belongs to Muslim community and also as she is  not a legal wife , as Bajirao was already married with a child too, anyway but   Bajirao is determined to not leave her infact marry her . When Kashibai comes to know about this , obviously she is not happy about this but slowly realises that Bajirao is deeply  in love with Mastani  and therefore she readily accepts the fact , but their relationship is not accepted by the peshwa family headed by Radha Bai (Tanvi Bai)  infact she humiliates Mastani many times , Bajirao is determined and  gives Mastani a whole wing in Shaniwarwada , She stays there and  even conceives child of Bajirao , but  the child is not accepted by the Mother of Bajirao  and the Peshwa's which hurts Bajirao a lot , so much so  that he is ready to step down from the crown of the Peshwa , but is forced to go on the battle as the Maratha Kingdom was suddenly attacked by the Mughals , while he goes to the battlefield , Mastani and her son are taken in custody by Radha Bhai , what happens next is for the audience to watch , what will happen to the love story of Bajirao and Mastani and of Kashibai .

Performances : Brilliant Performance by Ranveer Singh as Bajirao , his best performance of  his career , The battle scenes are perfectly played by him , his immense training of horse riding , swinging sword training has paid off , infact he has managed to achieve the Maratha accent too. . Deepika as Mastani steals your heart away with good battle scenes and stunts done by her , even  amidst battle and blood she looks fabulous , Priyanka as Kashibai is mind blowing , her performance and dialogues are to die for , her small but powerful role will leave you in awe . Tanvi as Bajirao's mother is excellent , everyone else has performed well as per their role , that's the work of Sanjay Leela Bhansali who manages to remove best from the artist.

The Cinematography is brilliant , the grandeur  and larger than life sets , the costumes are all royal , the replica of the Shaniwar wada leaves you mesmerised . The movie is a master piece of Art , watch it only on big screen to enjoy it .

The Music is good especially the famous Pinga Song .The costume are so good , they are designed to perfection. The movie takes us through the royal journey of the Maratha Kingdom , Also it depicts the untold story of intense love between Bajirao And Mastani , which was somewhere unheard amongst other classic love story of Heer Ranjha , Romeo Juliet etc , this is a historical love story not to be missed ,

Verdict : Its a must watch , that too on the big screen only ,

Rating : 3.5*/5*

The team of Bajirao Mastani stays unperturbed - remains confident - will be screening film before Dilwale!

 

Known to create nothing short of masterpieces, Sanjay Leela Bhansali ,has never failed to deliver films rich in content and high on entertainment. With Bajirao Mastani ,the filmmaker now promises to outdo himself  !

 

It is truly a great time for cinema as once in every 50 years does a film of this caliber come from India. Promising to be not just a film ,but an experience, Bajirao Mastani remains one of the most anticipated films in the history of Indian cinema.

The film is all set to release worldwide tomorrow and while a lot is being said about its clash with Dilwale, the teams continues to remain confident and unperturbed with comparisons.

Sources reveal that the makers are so confident about what they call "an experience and not a film" , that they will be screening the movie and have a special showcasing before the Dilwale screening, speaking volumes for the kind of confidence they have in the film.

Says a source, " The trade and opinion makers have been rooting for the film . With strong content , breathtaking visuals, production values on par International standards , coupled with smart strategic promotions ,it looks like the team has a winner on their hands. While the clash has been made into a circus, the team of Bajirao Mastani remains unfazed as content is king and is proud to showcase their film

Deepika bags two awards for Piku. at Big Star Entertainment Awards

 

Sunday 13TH Dec : Big Star Entertainment Award was Held in Mumbai

 

 

 BIG STAR Entertainment awards function which also marks to be the first of the season, actress Deepika Padukone bagged two awards which was held on Sunday in Mumbai.

Deepika Padukone was awarded for her performance in her blockbuster hit Piku.

The film which released in the first half of the year is continuing to bring the actress immense appreciation towards the end of the year too.

Deepika received tremendous critical acclaim and was highly praised by the industry in addition to the audiences for her performance in the film.

Taking forward the series of appreciation, Deepika Padukone has kickstarted the beginning of the award season by bagging two awards.

The actress looked stunning in in a white Stella McCartney separates. She paired her outfit with long golden earrings from Valliyan and Louboutins thereby nailing her red carpet look once again!

Tata Sky launches ‘Dance Studio’ powered by Dance with Madhuri

 

December 10, 2015: Tata Sky, the pioneer of innovative services in the DTH industry has launched a new interactive service ‘Dance Studio’, powered by ‘Dance With Madhuri’ (DWM), in collaboration with RnM Moving Pictures Pvt Ltd. (founded by the renowned actor & dancer, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Dr. Shriram Nene). This service, on a DTH platform, enables Tata Sky’s subscribers to learn dance forms in the comfort of their homes.

 

The highlight of Dance Studio is Madhuri herself, teaching dance to her popular Bollywood songs, including Ghagra, Ek Do Teen, Tamma Tamma, Aaja Nachle and more. The service also has an impressive line-up of legends of dance like Pt Birju Maharaj, and ace choreographers like Saroj Khan, Remo D’Souza, Terence Lewis, Salman Yusuff Khan, Deepak Singh, Savio Barnes, Shampa Gopikrishna, Meher Malik, who will provide introduction to different dance forms ranging from Bollywood dance to specialized forms like Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop along with Salsa, Tango and more.

 

With a launch offer for the first ten days as FREE, and economically priced at Rs 59 per month, the service makes learning dance from the experts accessible to subscribers everywhere, across age-groups and beyond geographical and socioeconomic boundaries. This is a 24x7 service available in two languages; Hindi and English on channel no 123. The subscriber can choose between two Bollywood songs every week, one for beginners and one for advanced learners and learn the dance step-by-step. There is even a unique ‘Catch Up’ section to cover what has been missed in case of starting late for the weekly lesson.

 

Dance Studio was launched by Madhuri Dixit Nene, at a press conference in Mumbai’s Yash Raj Studios in the presence of Pallavi Puri, Chief Commercial Officer - Tata Sky, Malay Dikshit, Chief Communications Officer - Tata Sky and Dr Shriram Nene, MD, FACS - Managing Director - RnM Moving Pictures Pvt Ltd. and, along with the team of choreographers who are part of the movement. The event kick started with a captivating dance performance of various dance forms by eminent choreographers who are part of the movement. This was followed by the much awaited launch of Tata Sky Dance Studio powered by Dance With Madhuri. The occasion was also graced by Saroj Khan.

 

“Tata Sky is delighted to launch ‘Dance Studio’ in an exclusive partnership with Dance With Madhuri. Now, our subscribers can not only learn dancing to the best Bollywood numbers, but also specialized dance forms like Kathak, Jazz, Street,etc. All of us often have an occasion to dance but not everybody has access to the best choreographers to help us learn a few easy steps and get over our inhibitions.

Dance Studio powered by Dance With Madhuri, on Tata Sky, will make this possible. From the actor and dancer, Madhuri Dixit herself, to Pt. Birju Maharaj, Saroj Khan, Remo D’Souza, Terence Lewis, and many more, will now be accessible to everybody who wants to learn how to dance.” says Pallavi Puri, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Sky.

 

Commenting on RnM Moving Picture’s association with Tata Sky, Madhuri Dixit said, “Our vision was to take the passion of dance to everyone and we believe our collaboration with Tata Sky will ensure that millions of people can now learn how to dance right in their living rooms in India. It has been our endeavour to spread the joy of dance for which, we put in a lot of effort to select the best choreographers, who help us  create content that teaches how to dance in the most systematic, authentic and convenient way possible.“

Content Features of Dance Studio:

•       Monday to Friday: Two Bollywood songs taught progressively, one being Beginner level, and the other Advanced. Every Monday a new song with its choreography will start and by Friday the song will be taught completely.

•       Saturday + Sunday: A new form of dance is shown every weekend, from Kathak to Hip-Hop and many more.

•       ‘Easy Dance Moves’ is an interactive section that teaches a quick cool dance moves in just a few steps.

•       Interesting trivia related to the song or the dance style being taught is also shared through the interactive layer.

•       The service is available in both Hindi & English language on channel no 123

 

About Dance With Madhuri (DWM):

What do you get when you combine brands with 30 years of hindi cinema experience with 30 years of technology and medical experience? RnM Moving Pictures Pvt Ltd. represents the efforts of its founders, ShriRam Nene and Madhuri Dixit Nene (RnM) in producing world class content across all platforms by leveraging their individual and combined brand identities and strengths.

RnM now presents, ‘Dance with Madhuri’^TM (DWM), the world’s first celebrity backed dance initiative, that allows people to easily Learn to Dance, Move to stay fit and seamlessly Unite and connect with the world to create a marketplace for their skills. With Gurus like Pt. Birju Maharaj, Saroj Khan, Terence Lewis, Remo D’Souza and a host of renowned choreographers from all the popular dance shows, DWM stands strong. There are now over 150+ classes, 100+ hours of content and 2200+ lessons and growing.

‘Dance with Madhuri’ was built and nurtured as a lifelong dream of Madhuri Dixit - Nene, to teach the world to dance.  It was the vision and support of her husband Dr. Shriram Nene whose technical expertise helped make this dream a reality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD Launch of KabirBedi's Iconic Sandokan TV series by Anil Kapoor

India's first international star, KabirBedi launches a Collector’s Edition DVD Box Set of his world famous TV show in India.

 

Mumbai, 8th December 2015: The super hit international series ‘Sandokan’ starring KabirBedi in the lead role that took Europe & Latin America by storm in the late 70’s is back. The 6-hour mini-series, now dubbed in Hindi, will be released as a DVD. The DVD Boxset of the epic adventure and romance drama was launched by none other than Anil Kapoor. The actor graced the occasion to extend his support to Kabir, having had his own share with international TV show remakes, namely '24' in Hindi, and soon to be adapted Modern Family in India. Just as these TV shows, Sandokan has also been dubbed in Hindi for the Indian audiences adding more local favour to the epic series.

 

Sandokan is the story of an Asian Prince turned pirate, played by KabirBedi, who fights the British Empire for the freedom of his people and the woman he loves: an English woman. It is a saga of adventure, action, friendship, betrayal and an impossible love-story. The Italian-French-German co-production, TV series, made KabirBedi a heartthrob across Europe and Latin-America is set to make new records again. 

 

KabirBedi, India's first international actor, is popular across the globe for his films and tv shows, and for his roles in the 'Bold and the Beautiful' and the Bond film 'Octopussy'. However, it was Sandokan, that launched Kabir’s international acting career that spans over 3 continents, and hasn't taken a break even after 40 years. The TV mini-series was based on a character created by Emilio Salgari. It became Europe's most successful series to date, and it is still loved by every generation. Sandokan is the gift that has not stopped giving. This Collector's Edition Sandokan DVD boxset is Kabir's celebration of the series which he has dubbed it into Hindi for the Indian audiences. He has also produced a fresh new version of the original Sandokan theme song in Hindi.

 

Excited about the DVD launch, KabirBedi said, “I’m thrilled that India will have the opportunity to see what made me an international star. It’s part of my legacy. I'm releasing it independently. And I'm using the power of eCommerce and digital platforms for selling the Sandokan DVD Boxset. He also said that this was the correct time as now the technology is at a vast level .

Anil Kapoor speaking on the occasion said that Kabir Bedi was the first India International star to have worked across the globe in various countries at the time where one can only dream of but he has achieved it

 

The Sandokan trailers can be viewed on KabirBedi’s digital platforms including YouTube, Facebook & Twitter. This has created a rage amongst the audience who are ready for a new experience. The Collector's Edition Sandokan DVD can be bought online from Amazon &Flipkart. It will be rentable soon from Hungama, which will be streaming the series.

 

Notes: KabirBedi has been a voting member of the Oscars Academy for over 30 years, since 1982 and is a Knight of the Italian Republic, Cavaliere Kabir Bedi.

Farhan Akhtar and Shraddha Kapoor unveil AkzoNobel’s Monarch Gold as Colour of the Year 2016 in a Colour Walk

Mumbai, December 2, 2015:

AkzoNobel, the leading global paints and coatings company and the makers of Dulux paints in India,
presented Monarch Gold as the Colour of the Year for 2016. As part of the 13th edition of AkzoNobel’s
annual global study, Colour Futures TM, Farhan Akhtar and Shraddha Kapoor, brand ambassadors of
Dulux in India, unveiled the colour trend and its overriding theme: Looking both ways in a colour walk.
Developed by the company’s Global Aesthetic Center in collaboration with leading design and colour
experts from around the world, ColourFuturesTM 2016 is inspired by contrasting opinions, with ‘looking
both ways’ being the driving influence. This year, we find ourselves at a unique crossroads where we
can see the advantage of both tradition and modern innovation, where the importance of weighing
opposite opinions and views has never been stronger. Monarch Gold also weaves in beautifully with
India’s affinity towards gold that is deeply engraved in the country’s culture, architecture and heritage.
This year’s research witnessed the use of gold and gold tones everywhere in the design world. It is a
recurring colour at design fairs, graphic design and in architecture, fashion, beauty and interior
decoration. Gold is also identified as the colour that connects with the overall trend of 2016: Looking
both ways. Monarch Gold exemplifies this theme of duality – being bright enough to attract attention
while also subtly referring to the past and the colour of the earth. It also combines well with other tones.
The colour is the ‘golden hour’ of dark and light; it is the gold that appears in the paintings of both old
masters (heritage) and modern artists (future). It exemplifies the fusion of our past, present and future.
Speaking at the launch, Jeremy Rowe, Managing Director, Decorative Paints, South East & South
Asia, Middle East, AkzoNobel, observed, “Colour is a wonderful medium to express oneself and
create a personal style. It is also a social barometer of people’s moods and sentiments. Through
ColourFutures™ we strive to make the everyday extraordinary and hope to use the transformative
power of colour to improve and energise the urban community more than ever before. The world is
viewing India with a lot of optimism and confidence and, for AkzoNobel, India continues to be a high
growth market.”

Sharing his insights for the business in India, Rajiv Rajgopal, Director, Decorative Paints,
AkzoNobel India, said, “In 2015, Dulux has launched innovative paint products such as Dulux Velvet
Touch Diamond Glo, with the dazzling glow and strength of a diamond; Weathershield Powerflexx, with
rainproof properties and Super Cover with its colours of the world. These innovations have successfully
appealed to not only the aesthetic sense of our consumers but also catered to the need of protecting
the walls of their homes. In our endeavour to invigorate deeper into trends, AkzoNobel ColourFutures™
is our global colour trend guide that is aimed at inspiring everyone when decorating a space.

”
Farhan Akhtar : Actor, Director, Singer and Brand Ambassador, Dulux, said, “Dulux has been a
pioneer in styling décor and guiding consumers on using colour to express their personal style. Owing
to the brand’s international lineage, it is well positioned in introducing global trends to India. I am excited
to see how the Colour of the Year, Monarch Gold and the thought-provoking overriding theme –
Looking both ways – translates into our everyday lives through architecture, design home decoration
and even fashion.”



Shraddha Kapoor : Actor, Singer, Designer, Dancer and Brand Ambassador, Dulux, said, “I’m
delighted to be on board with Dulux and excited by the ColourFutures™ study that showcases colour
trends for the next year. Monarch Gold permeates perfectly into the new generation of consumers as it
resonates a modern outlook yet retains the traditional element.”
ColourFutures™ is AkzoNobel’s way of sharing colour knowledge with people around the world, so that
everyone can be inspired and benefit from the impact colour can have on lives. Drawing insights from a
multitude of influences from fine art to technology, design to nature, architecture to fashion, and music
to popular culture, ColourFutures™ continues to chart out the colour trends and forecasts of what
people are veering towards.

Monarch Gold to be available across Dulux’s innovative range of interior and exterior paints