The Beer Café sets anchor with India’s biggest beer wall at its new 9th outlet launch

 

Mumbai,  December, 2016:  The Beer Café made a splendid splash with its ninth outlet in Maximum City with the largest beer wall pouring the freshest beers hailing from countries across the globe. Located at High Street Phoenix Mall, Mumbai, the latest launch from India’s favorite beer chain welcomed all aboard for party and plunder, a playlist handpicked by the finest pirates, and the quintessential ocean of beer. Hosted by Rahul Singh, Founder and CEO, The Beer Café; the party was attended by the likes of Rahul Singh (Actor) and Rakesh Paul (TV Actor)  who were seen enjoying one of the most happening parties, the city had to witness. For the first time ever, fnb in the country has witnessed a draught variety of 24 beers for patrons to savor.

 

 

Paying tribute to the love for adventure and high seas, guests were enthralled by the nautical theme. The party continued amidst the waves with splashes of blue. The graffiti on the walls, brought alive the world of pirates, blistering barnacles and life on the ocean. The compass pointed to the bar, where everyone enjoyed a varied selection of brews on tap. Also on the menu were the signature brewtails, like Beerjito, Blue Flip, and Beer Rita to choose from. The sailors put together an assorted treasure from the sea for the guests to relish. Panko crusted chilli prawns and beer battered fish fingers were a popular hit amongst the Pirates of the ‘Carribeerean’.

 

Rahul Singh, Founder and CEO, The Beer Café commented on the launch, “We are thrilled to launch our 9th outlet in the city that never sleeps. The vicinity houses over 500 brands across FnB, entertainment, commercial and residential complexes. Here, people have a sense of discovery to try out new brands and brews. Our High Street Phoenix outlet is unique, with a nautical theme as an ode to the sea and the mercantile spirit of Mumbai. It’s also for the first time that we’re offering 24 draught beers to relish. We are looking forward to providing a truly exciting and an international experience to all beer lovers here. For the people living by the sea, we bring them an ocean of beer – quite literally! ”

 

 

 

The Beer Café is India’s largest beer chain, the only café in India with a range of 50 different varieties of beer from across 18 countries in the world and largest collection of draught beers to spoil you for choice.

 

THE BEER CAFÉ has successfully managed to bring a massive change in beer culture in India. Diverging from the quintessential concept of dimly-lit watering holes, where enjoying a drink or two meant gulping down the regular varieties of beers, rums and vodkas, The Beer Cafe goes out of the conventional to introduce a concept that goes beyond simply drinking beer. As an ideal setting for a business  meeting or as a cool hangout spot for a light evening with friends, The Beer Café, with its numerous outlets across India has become a hot favorite with the city’s youth who are seeking to have a good time!

 

Amazon Prime Video Now Available in India

Prime members can stream the largest selection of exclusive Bollywood, Regional and Hollywood movies, US TV shows and Award winning Amazon Original series – at no additional cost
Amazon has started production of multiple new Indian Original Shows with leading talent from the Indian entertainment industry – exclusively for Prime Video
Prime Video offers 2016’s top Indian and Hollywood blockbusters including Sultan, Kabali and Batman vs Superman – Dawn of Justice; top US TV shows like Mr. Robot, The Night Manager, Lethal Weapon, among other popular shows like The Good Wife and Two and a Half Men; top kids shows like Doraemon, Chhota Bheem and Oggy & the Cockroaches; top Indian shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, CID and Crime Patrol; and top` stand-up shows from comedians like AIB
Also available to Prime members in India are Amazon’s award-winning original series like Transparent, Mozart in the Jungle and the popular new series, The Grand Tour, among many more titles
In addition to English and Hindi, Prime Video will also offer top regional movies in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi, including Kaashmora, Theri, Killing Veerappan, 1 – Nenokkadine, Khawto, and Family Katta
Amazon Prime Video can be watched using the new Prime Video app for Android phones and tablets, on the Prime Video app for iPhones and iPads, on the new website www.PrimeVideo.com, and on popular internet connected TVs and gaming consoles
 
MUMBAI – December 14, 2016 – (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon.in today announced the launch of Amazon Prime Video, offering Prime members in India the largest selection of new release Bollywood and regional Indian blockbusters, Hollywood movies and day-after-broadcast US TV shows, kids’ programming and, available for the first time in India, award-winning Amazon Original Series. In addition, Amazon announced it has started production of new Indian Amazon Original Series featuring top Indian talent and filmmakers, which will also be available exclusively for Prime members. With the launch of Prime Video, Amazon Prime members in India will enjoy unlimited streaming video, ad-free and on-demand, at no additional cost to their ₹499 annual Prime membership, the equivalent of just ₹41.50 a month.  To sign-up for a 30-day free trial of Prime membership, customers can visit www.PrimeVideo.com or download the Amazon Prime Video app today.
“We are thrilled to unveil Prime Video in India—with the largest selection of ad-free, exclusive new release Indian and Hollywood movies and US TV shows and award-winning Amazon Original Series, Prime Video is an awesome service for anyone who loves movies and TV shows; and we’re just getting started.” said Nitesh Kripalani, Director and Country Head, Amazon Video India. “Prime members can enjoy reliable, high-quality playback of some of the best shows and movies available including brand new Amazon Original Series with top Indian stars and filmmakers over the next year. This is on top of the benefits Prime members already know and love—unlimited free one-day and two-day delivery on India’s largest selection of products.”
“India has one of the richest and most vibrant entertainment industries in the world—Amazon is energized by the talent and the passion of India’s film industry and is excited to be making multiple Indian original shows already, with more to come,” said Roy Price, Vice President and Head of Amazon Studios. “It’s no secret that Amazon is making a big investment in India and is happy to take Original content, created by Indian talent, to audiences worldwide. We are also making a commitment to our Indian customers to deliver high-quality, binge-worthy shows that they’ll love to watch.”
 
Amazon Indian Originals
Amazon today announced that it has started production of multiple new Indian Original Shows featuring some of India’s most loved creators and talent, exclusively for Amazon Prime Video.  The Amazon Original Indian Series will include diverse genres such as drama, comedy, psychological thriller, biopics, period/action, mythological/fantasy, sports drama and political satire. The new shows (working titles) and creators associated with them include:

• Bodhidharma: Master of Shaolin | Equinox Features | Ram Madhvani, Prasoon Joshi and Sunil Doshi
• Breathe | Abundantia Entertainment | Vikram Malhotra, starring R Madhvan and Amit Sadh
• The Ministry | AIB and OML
• Powerplay |Excel Media & Entertainment | Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar starring Vivek Oberoi, Richa Chadda and others
• Mirzapur | Excel Media & Entertainment | Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar
• Stardust | Phantom Films| Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena, Anurag Kashyap and Vikas Bahl
• The Family Man | D2R Films | DK Krishna and Raj Nidimoru
• Vishpuri | Big Synergy | Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap and Madhu Mantena

• Made in Heaven Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby| Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti.

Amazon also announced collaborations with authors, producers, writers and directors to develop several new series.  The list includes Sujoy Ghosh and Hyunwoo Thomas Kim (Kross Pictures India), Ali Abbas Zafar, Himanshu Kishan Mehra, Sanjeev Gupta (Offside Entertainment), Rajat Arora (Funk Ur Blues), Karnesh Sharma and Anushka Sharma (Clean Slate Productions) and Navdeep Singh, Sudip Sharma, Tarun Tejpal, Raj Kumar Gupta (Raapchik Films), Pritish, Rangita and Ishita Nandy (Pritish Nandy Productions), Amit Kumar and Asif Kapadia (Fission Features), Aaradhana Bhola, Vidyuth Bhandary Tony and Diya Singh (Fremantle Media), Amritpal Singh Bindra and Anand Tiwari (Still & Still Moving Pictures).   Stay tuned!
Amazon Original Series
In addition to new Indian Original Series, Prime members will also have access to the global Amazon Original Series from the US, including the Golden Globe, Emmy and BAFTA award-winning dark-comedy Transparent, the multi Golden Globe award-winning series Mozart in the Jungle, and one of the most-streamed Amazon Original Series ever by Amazon Prime members globally, The Man in the High Castle. Kids’ series will also be available including the animated art-adventure Creative Galaxy, Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street, and the multi-Emmy award-winning animated series, Tumble Leaf, and more. Additional series like One Mississippi, Woody Allen’s Crisis in Six Scenes, David E. Kelley’s Goliath and Bryan Cranston and Graham Yosts’ executively produced Sneaky Pete, will be added to the service early next year, along with the forthcoming docuseries American Playboy: the Hugh Hefner Story.
This line up would also include the new global adventure show, The Grand Tour, with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.
Premium content
Many new Bollywood and regional blockbusters will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video within a few weeks after their theatrical release; many US TV shows will be available first on Amazon Prime Video day after US broadcast; and popular movies and TV shows will be available from top Indian and international studios including, Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions, T-Series, Excel, Warner, Paramount, CBS, Everest, SVF, Green Gold, TV Asahi, Lionsgate, NDTV, CBeebies and more.
Prime Video will offer 2016’s top Indian and Hollywood blockbusters including Sultan, Kabali and Batman vs Superman; Dawn of Justice; top US TV shows like Mr. Robot, The Night Manager, Lethal Weapon, among other popular shows like The Good Wife and Two and a Half Men; top kids shows like Doraemon, Chhota Bheem and Oggy & the Cockroaches; top Indian shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, CID and Crime Patrol; and top stand-up shows from comedians like AIB.
In addition to English and Hindi, Prime Video will also offer regional movies in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi, including Kaashmora, Theri, Killing Veerapan, 1 – Nenokkadine, Khawto, and Family Katta.
Amazon Prime Video Benefits
Amazon Prime Video delivers the same great video quality, reliability and features to Indian customers that Prime members enjoy in the US, UK, Germany, Austria and Japan, including subtitles and multi-language audio support, X-Ray to easily learn more about the video you’re watching, Continuous Play to effortlessly watch TV episodes back-to-back, parental controls to set viewing restrictions, and Amazon’s powerful search and recommendation algorithms that make discovering relevant titles quick and easy.
Seamless playback experience Amazon’s proprietary streaming technology enables you to watch higher-quality video and enjoy smoother playback on your mobile network while minimizing data usage. Amazon also lets you control the maximum bitrate for videos you stream or download by selecting from four quality levels.
Convenient, on-demand access With Amazon Prime Video, Prime members can watch TV shows and movies when and where they want, using the Prime Video app on Android phones and tablets, the Prime Video app for iPhones and iPads, at www.PrimeVideo.com; or on popular internet connected TVs and gaming consoles.
No additional cost to Prime membership Amazon Prime Video is available to Prime members in India at no additional cost to their membership. To start a 30-day free trial of Prime, customers can visit www.PrimeVideo.com or download the Prime Video Android app. At the end of the free trial, customers can pay for Prime using the same payment methods available on Amazon.in today, including Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Gift Cards, Net Banking, and Cash on Delivery.
Amazon Prime already offers unlimited free One-day and Two-day delivery to over 100 cities on eligible items from India’s largest selection of products, 30 minutes early access for members on top deals and more benefits for an unparalleled shopping experience. Customers who are not already Prime members can learn more at www.amazon.in/prime.
Download and watch offline – for anytime, anywhere viewing Prime members can download select movies and TV shows available on Prime Video for offline viewing on Android and iOS devices – that means watching on a plane, train, car, or anywhere – at no additiona

Farhan Akhtar and Shraddha Kapoor Unveil AkzoNobel’s ‘Denim Drift’ as Colour of the Year 2017

 

Blue will appear in a new light and ‘Denim Drift’ will be available across Dulux’s innovative range of interior and exterior paints

 

 

 

 AkzoNobel, the leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, as well as the makers of Dulux paints in India, declared ‘Denim Drift’ as the Colour of the Year for 2017.

 

As a part of the 14th edition of AkzoNobel’s annual global study, ColourFutures^TM, Farhan Akhtar and Shraddha Kapoor, brand ambassadors of Dulux in India, unveiled the colour trend – ‘Denim Drift’ and its overriding trend: ‘Life in a New Light’.

 

Trend Forecasting Process :

 

Every year, AkzoNobel’s colour experts, international trend watchers and authorities from various fields of design come together at the company’s Global Aesthetic Center. Together, they research and identify the social and design trends that will influence consumers in their colour and interior decoration choices for the coming year. The brand’s overriding theme for the year ahead encourages consumers to celebrate a new look on the simple things that make life worth living.

 

“As the world changes, people are taking a fresh look at the everyday essentials of life – our family and friends, work, connecting with nature and the pleasure of experiences. It is befitting that ‘Life in a New Light’ is the driving influence for 2017 and is seen in all our colour trends for the year,” said Jeremy Rowe, Managing Director, AkzoNobel Decorative Paints, South East & South Asia, Middle East.

 

“Blue is the colour of life, of every-day life,” he added. “It is also a colour that is soothing and restful. ‘Denim Drift’ seems to best describe the trend as the chosen shade appears to drift from being definitely indigo blue to a lighter blue-grey named Smoke Grey in our colour catalogues.”    

 

According to Rajiv Rajgopal, Director, Decorative Paints, AkzoNobel South Asia Cluster, “Dulux has been delivering essential colours to consumers in India through its range of innovative and best-in-class interior and exterior paint products. ‘Denim Drift’ will be available via the Dulux range of interior and exterior paints, so that consumers can make it an essential part of their lives in 2017. The Colour of the Year 2017 and the complementing colour palette featuring a spectrum of blues and tones is a truly accessible paint palette that can be easily translated into architecture and interior decorating.”

 

“The Colour of the Year 2017, ‘Denim Drift’, is an essential part of our everyday palette,” pointed out Farhan Akhtar, Brand Ambassador, Dulux. “When teamed with rich shades it will bring your walls to life and exude energy. With lighter tones it will bring a cool, calming and airy feel.”

“‘Denim Drift’ is the must-have colour of 2017,” observed Shraddha Kapoor, Brand Ambassador, Dulux. “It is truly adaptable, fitting into all life and interior styles, making it the perfect choice for reflecting the mood for 2017. Rightly observed by the team researching the colour trend blue is the colour of life, of everyday life. It is familiar and yet new.”

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 tec.

So the trending colour for your walls will be all shades of denim blues

 

Review Of The Movie Befikre

Production House : YRF FILMS

Director : Aditya Chopra

Cast : Ranveer Singh , Vaani Kapoor

Overview : Aditya Chopra's Befikre sums up to Live Care Free , Kiss Carefree and Love Carefree.

Story Line : The story begins with Dharam (Ranveer Singh) a Delhi Boy who travels to Paris to work at his friends club as a stand up comedian to earn handsome bucks . Being a playboy by nature at a party he tries hard to impress paris girls but none of them pays any attention him . At the same party he meets Shyra ( Vaani Kapoor ), who is a care free  Indian Girl but born and brought up in Paris so she is totally transformed into a Parisan Girl . Her care free nature draws Dharam to her and they both instantly hit up together . , from there onward their romance goes full on  leading them to an live in relationship , But alas after a year their their so called steamy romance becomes a emotional baggage for both of them and eventually they break up . They both part their ways only to meet up once again and they decide to be just good friends with no strings attached policy . They lock out romance from each other lifes and become friends . Shyra meets Anay who is equally care free like her yet a sophisticated investment banker , therefore perfect for Shyra according to her friends . Anay and Shyra get close and Anay proposes to Shyra atop the Eifffel Tower . On the other other hand even Dharam gets involved with a French girl , Shyra seeks opinion from Dharam as a friend to help her decide to whether to get married to Anay . Dharam on the face approves their marriage and tells her to go ahead but inside he does not like Anay's closeness to Shyra . On the verge he also decides to marry his French girlfriend . What happens next will Dharam realse his feelings for Shyra  Have  both of them  really got over each other is for the audience to watch .

Performances  : Ranveer Singh as Dharam is perfect for the , his energy and ability to switch from fun and madness behaviour to emotional expressions works wonder for him . He has totally lived upto his character . Vaani Kapoor tries hard to impress but somewhere she misses it .Though her French is impressive and in the second half of the movie there is a dance act wherein Ranveer and Vaani have danced the sexy rumba steps beautifully . The choreography is excellent in this dance number . And chemistry between Ranveer and Vaani is excellent .

Script Review And Director Analysis : Aditya Chopra movie Befikre lacks any story . Aditya Chora has presented a blend of couple of recent movies . The only positive thing is that Aditya has presented the same story with the topping  of Romance in Paris.. The first half of the movie has the flavour of Hollywood Romance with steamy  kisses though they are not vulgar and the second half gives the flavour of YRF Romance  which is emotional . The Cinematography is excellent with best locations of Paris captured and presented  to audience as a fresh  bouquet of flowers .  The Music is foot tapping and youngster will enjoy .

The film depicts that the youth of today is totally confused with regards to their relationships , The film depicts the concept that   love is like bungee jumping and if you dare to love then just dive in with your brains shut .

Final Words : The movie will connect with the youth of today , the collegians who  strive to live life befikre ,and love  fun and frolic.

Ratings : 2.5*/5*

Watch the trailer by clicking on the link

https://youtube.com/waEJctch?V=p7X7mwcEJ-W

EAT PLAY LOVE-Witness Mumbai’s First Multi-Cultural Food, Music & Art Festival

Mumbai, December 2016 - Exploding with flavours, aromas and recipes, India is about to witness a chaste celebration of wickedly delectable gourmet garnished with aesthetic cultural demonstrations at an inimitable two-day food, art and music festival with international production values on 17^th and 18^th December set against the majestic backdrop of Turf Club, Mumbai from noon to 10pm every day.

 

Titled EAT PLAY LOVE, attendees will enjoy an opportunity to sample some of the country’s best restaurants and food vendors, along with an abundance of sensory entertainment. In addition, artists will be showcasing their best work, making the venue look like a living art gallery. Being an eco-friendly festival with Pappco Greenware, expect a lot of environmental goodies.

 

Spearheaded by Percept Live and The Eat India Company, visitors at the 2 day festival will journey through the culinary road of India with participation from more than 100 exhibitors from across the country giving an opportunity to avid gastronomesto feast on diverse cuisines and savour bonafide tastes right from heritage restaurants to street food to highway dhabhas to homemade delicacies to organic fresh produce. Apart from the food and music zone, the festival will be a playground of cultural commotion with dedicated zones to art, photography, retail, wellness, comedy, adventure sports and children.

 

The EAT section with a superb line-up of ­foodie experiences will host tailor-made zones such as #EatLive #EatFresh #EatGalli #EatCafes #EatTrucks to cater to the specific preferencesof the discerning visitors apart from having live cooking demos and master classes with the top chefs of the country.  The PLAY section will witness the kids and the alternative live stage for acoustic bands, comedy acts and dance troupes apart from an open theatre for movie lovers, a gaming zone for adventure fanatics and a retail zone for fashion addicts. The LOVE section will allow connoisseurs to indulge in some serious art workshops, graffiti wall art activities, yoga seminars, fashion shows, celebrity panel discussions, book reading sessions, karaoke open house and photography exhibitions.

 

As part of its promotional campaign, EAT PLAY LOVE will be undertaking slum beautifications, street installations at traffic junctures, countdown timers at heritage city spots and travelling caravans to create the relevant hype and awareness around the annual proposition.

 

From India’s comedy rock band Alien Chutney featuring Vir Das and Punjabi rapper, Baba Sehgal and Bollywood actor Aayushman Khurana on day 1 to India’s leading live band act The Other People and pop singer Lucky Ali on day 2, EAT PLAY LOVE will be an avenue for cultural connoisseurs to come live their fantasy. Two stages named main stage and chill out stage will host stellar live acts like Voctronica the first beatboxing band, rock performance by Vikram Kaushik Monks of Mellonwah, stand-up act by Zakhir Khan and a stellar performance Dj Ahmet Kilic that will add color to the décor. An outdoor spa will allow attendees to rejuvenate and relish after some dancing.

 

Exhibiting some of the best handpicked food brands in India, the event will feature the largest live barbeque with KAVO, food truck zones and home chef zones and will be quite the event to look forward to among the city’s food lovers.

 

Home chef zone will include everything from Rajasthani to Bihari to Punjabi to Bengali to Indonesian to Japanese to Chinese to South Indian to Asian to cater to diverse taste buds. Dolly Singh, Home Café, Rasa #100. Your’s Drooly will offer innovative takes on Indian regional food. Food trucks zone will feature Lalit Food Truck, Pettoos Food Truck, and Bombay Food Truck

 

The Perrier Experience Zone will allow adventure junkies to experience a never seen before virtual experience in hot air balloon rides up in the skies. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Auto Cafe will inculcate an indo-Japanese inspired menu by well-known celebrity chef Vicky Ratnani

 

The event will see a classic race of Indian 2000 Guineas exhibiting the elegance of the race. Artists will showcase installations inspired by city landmarks within the venue while photographers will exhibit vintage photo depictions of Mumbai over the years. The flea market will have a host of  pop-up shops and variety for the shopaholics.

 

Being a festival for the entire family, there will be reserved seating for senior citizens and all-day care center for children. The festival will witness the debut of India’s only children literature festival - Peek A Book featuring master storytellers like Hawaii’s Jeff Gere, puppeteer Usha Venkatraman, fitness specialist Rashmi Ramesh, teacher turned author Katie Bagli

 

The food court will have representation from some heritage Mumbai eateries such as Moti Mahal Deluxe as well as relatively new entrants like 1441 Pizzeria, Fatty Bao, Kaavo. This makes it a good place to easily access food from some of the Mumbai’s local eating joints without travelling across the city over the weekend. Expect many contrasts with the street food section featuring  wraps and rolls, chaats and bhel in the same vicinity as the dining section featuring Wok Express, Maroosh, Fatty Bao, Moti Mahal, TGL Co. and  savoury ice-cream’s and many more delicacies at Shahi Durbar & Ice Cream Factory, Bites Of Bliss, Frugurpop. Other food exhibitors will include Keventers, Kolkata Konnection,  Punjab Da Chullah, ,Hungry Monks

 

Performance Schedule

 

17^th December 2016

 

·         Ahemet Kilik – 15:00 – 17:00

·         Vikram Kaushik (Monks of Mellonwah) - 17.00 - 18.00

·         Baba Sehgal – 18.00 - 19.00

·         Voctronica – 19.00 - 20.00

·         Alien Chutney – 20.00 - 21.00

·         Ayushman Khurrana - 21.00 - 22.00

 

18^th December 2016

·         Derby Race - 12:00 – 15:00

·         Ahemet Kilik - 16.00 - 17.00

·         Vikram Kaushik (Monks of Mellonwah) – 18:00 – 19:00

·         Zakhir Khan (stand up) – 19:00 – 20:00

·         The Other People – 20:00 – 21:00

·         Lucky Ali – 21:00 – 22:00

 

Tickets are now on bookmyshow.com with tickets starting at just Rs.499; General entry for females at Rs.449 and for kids below 12years at Rs.299 and entry for children below 5 is for free.  There are various categories of F&B packages starting from Rs.1074 to Rs.3521. For more information log on to bookmyshow.com

 

The festival will travel to Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Nagpur in 2017 with a plan to expand to newer regions over the next 3 years. These cities will play host to the event, providing a fantastic backdrop for the family-friendly occasion and be rest assured there will be plenty to see, do and hear.Get ready to indulge your taste buds into some lip smacking gastronomical delights.  EAT PLAY LOVE will attract both residents and visitors alike to enjoy not only cuisine from some of the best chefs on the planet, but also some of the most scrumptious food-related experiences, complete with themed dinners, food trucks, live entertainment, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, meet and greets, cook book signings and mall activations that will de-light families, children and a broad array of food enthusiasts.

SRK -RAEES INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE MOVIE POSTER

 

 

 

Makers tried on 50 spects before finalising the one SRK has donned in the poster of the film! 

Shah Rukh Khan who is gearing up for his upcoming action thriller Raees has been loved for the completely new look that he has donned in the film! 

Excel and SRK left nothing behind to make sure that a perfect look is locked for the actor in the film. And so when the look was released (poster of the film) it did create immense buzz around. From his pathani to the surma to the glasses, each of these element have been decided for a reason.

However news is that the glasses that SRK has donned play a very integral character in the film! Infact, the makers  tried for 50 different glasses before deciding on this one! 

Director Rahul Dholakia was very specific with the glasses as he wanted to give an edgy look to Shahrukh's character. Shahrukh Khan had to try more than 50 glasses to get an exemplary look for his Raees role. 

Moreover, the makers had approach vendors from Bengaluru and China to find the perfect glasses that could suit SRK and blend in the entire look. We see a very good glimpse of SRK in the same glasses in the video that was released by the makers which had announced the trailer release date. There is an aura of sheer curiosity and immense excitement to see the first glimpse of the trailer that will show more of Raees! 

Excel Entertainment, Red Chillies Entertainment along with UFO digital cinema are all set to release the trailer in the coming week. The team has come up with a unique way of reaching out to nine cities and engaging with more and more fans.

The film is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Excel Entertainment and is slated to release on 25th January 2017.

 

Till the movie releases enjoy the trailer by clicking on the link below

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=J7_1MU3gDKO

Star Plus gears up for 'Dil Hai Hindustani' launch in January

MUMBAI: After launching P.O.W, Star Plus is geared up to launch its yet another grand singing reality show "Dil Hai Hindustani." Though the channel has not officially announced the launch date, but the show is slated to go on air by January 2017, and will be replacing Masterchef India at 8pm time slot.
Produced by Frames Production, the show will celebrate the popularity of Bollywood music through talent from across the globe, from different cultures and nationalities, bound together by their love for Bollywood songs.

Vivo has come on board for the show as the presenting sponsor.
Speaking to Indiantelevision.com, Frames Production founder Ranjeet Thakur said, “Dil Hai Hindustani is a unique show and we are very excited. We have gone far and wide across the world in search of a good talent. People will see and realize how different it will be from the other reality shows.”
"Dil Hai Hindustani" promises to be a musical extravaganza showcasing phenomenal performances through not just solo, but also duet and group performances consisting of bands, choirs, acapella; a first of its kind on Indian television.
The talent on the show will be judged by an expert panel who India on the world map for music. The panel would consist of director Karan Johar who travelled the globe to handpick singers

Bollywood’s favourite rapper, Badshah, will be seen making a debut as a judge on television. Music sensation -- Shekhar Ravjiani and Shalmali Kholgade will be seen monitoring the contestants and judging the show.
Bollywood’s finest director Karan Johar, known to create magic with every project he undertakes, said, “I am thrilled to be associated with and have an opportunity to curate performances based on talent from across the globe. It is rare to find a platform which takes Bollywood to the centre stage and with 'Dil Hai Hindustani,' we are ready to entertain the world with extraordinary performances
Asked about launching his digital platform anytime soon, addressing the media Johar replied in the negative, and said, “Digital is definitely a very strong medium and a great means to scout talent. I have always been on the lookout to hunt for talented people on the web. As for venturing into it, I am still not ready. Right now, every failed script becomes a web series or short film, but I want to wait and see how the medium moves ahead. I will let others make the stairs and happily climb on when the time is right. Digital is a kid right now, when it will grow, it will be massive

Amitabh Bachchan unveils Himesh Reshammiya’s ‘Aap Se Mauiisquii’ Album

After the record breaking success of his debut album Aap Kaa Surroor, Himesh Reshammiya has once again join hands with  Bhushan Kumar  for his second album “Aap se Mausiiquii ” which has 10 memorable songs. The entire music album was launched today at a grand event by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. Also present at the event were Divya Khosla Kumar, Himesh Reshammiya, Iulia Vantur, Pooja Banerjee, Alankrita Sahai, DJ Aqeel, DJ Kiran Kamath, DJ Chetas,   DJ Akbar Sami and Manoj Muntashir. Five songs of the video which has already been launched on YouTube has received immense appreciation.

Amitji congratulated Himesh and also modestly told him how talented in multiple feilds
Also Amitji  broke the ice with narrating his memorable lines from the classic movie kabhi kabhi .Himeshji and the media and all cast were overwhelmed by Amitji’s presence and performance.
 
Produced by Bhushan Kumar, the album ‘Aap Se Mausiiquii’ has been sung and composed by Himesh Reshammiya

 

Review Of The Movie Kahani 2- Durga Rani Singh

Producer : Sujoy Ghosh , Jayantilal Gada

Director : Sujoy Ghosh

Cast : Vidya Sinha , Arjun Rampal , Manini Chaddha



Overview : Kahani 2 -Durga Rai Singh , is a sequel to Kahani (2012), but this a stand alone movie , with the story line which has no connection to the firs Kahani .Its just the extention of the title of the movie .

Story Line : The story begins with Vidya Sinha (Vidya Balan ) , who is leading a simple life as a single mother and staying in a small town Chandana Nagar , Her only goal in life is to take her paralysed daughter to U.S.A for treatment . But unfortunately one day hell broke loose when her daughter mini gets kidnapped .Vidya gets a msg from the kidnapper to come to a particular place in order to rescue her daughter . She runs to get her daughter back but alas she meets with a bad accident , that  lands her  in the hospital in coma which the doc says is temporary concussions for  5 to 6 days . This hit and run case comes in the hands of sub inspector Inderjeet Singh (Arjun Rampal ) , Inderjeet Singh he visits the hospital only to be  shocked and sceptical that  the victim Vidya Sinha is not Vidya but Durga Rani Singh . Apparently He and Durga had shared a past together . But in order to prove that vidya is  durga rani singh h starts investigating  the case and becomes certain that Vidya is definitely Durga Rani Singh , also he comes to know from his senior that she is a wanted criminal in a kidnapping and murder case . Inderjeet is more determined now , he gets hold of Vidya's Dairy . The mystery of Vidya's dual identities deepens further by the incidents written in the book .Inderjeet further investigates the case leading to many twist and turns and also reveals the story of her tumultuous life that had led to this situation of kidnapping and murder . What is all this mystery of Vidya's dual identity and who has kidnapped Mini whether  Vidya be able to get her daughter back from the kidnapper , when  she comes out of coma is for the audience to watch .

Performances : Vidya Balan as Durga Rani is a power house of talent . She has portrayed her role powerfully of a single mother who will go to any lengths in order to protect her daughter . She always balances her performance with a perfect blend of emotions and natural expressions .Arjun Rampal as Sub Inspector Inderjeet Singh has done a fantastic job , he has played a perfect cop with maintaining his expressions naturally thoughout the movie . Jugal Hansraj essays the role of the main antagonist . is fine . Debutant Manini Chaddha who plays Arjun Rampal's wife is impressive .

Script Review And Director Analysis : Sujoy Ghosh has succeeded in giving the original Kahani a good sequel .. he has given us once again an intriguing movie that keeps the audience glued to the seats . The main twist is in the climax which is the USP of Sujpy Ghosh Kahani series . Although the first hakf of the movie is fast paced and adopts a dark tone with yellow light tones in background . , the second half becomes little slow in beginning but catcjes up towards the climax . A special mention to cinematographer (Tapan Basu /) who deserves a credit for shooting at brilliant locations in the interiors of west Bengal . Tapan Basu has shown snow laden  Kalimpong and small town Chandan Nagar is captured  bueatifully . The screenplay and direction of the movie leaves you intrigued till the end of the movie

Final Word : Kahani 2 is am excellently crafted thriller which is not to be missed . Its a good weekend watch

Ratings : 3.5*/5*

Brand Vision Summit’s second edition is a shining success!

As India races forward in the race for global superpower, it’s essential to recognize the leaders that are fueling this growth. That’s precisely what NexBrand’s Brand Vision Summit did for the second year in a row, after 2015’s stunning debut edition. This year, Brand Vision focused on honouring the iconic personalities that have taken India on the global map. The star-studded event brought the best of India Inc. and screen superstars to the scintillating stage at ITC Maratha, Mumbai on November 30.

In a glittering felicitation ceremony, 50 top personalities who are doing exemplary work on international, national and regional levels that have propelled India’s growth story were bestowed with the sought-after trophy of “The Extraordinaire”. These are names that have consistently innovated, delivered, pushed the boundaries of their sectors and above all, placed the consumer at the center of all their thoughts. Some of these iconic leaders were present to receive their awards were Mr. Nipun Singhal – Director, Lloyd, Mr. Amit Jain – President, Uber India, Mr. Arvind Vohra – CEO, Gionee, Mr. Ajay Bijli – CMD, PVR Cinemas, Mr. Keshav Bansal – Director, Intex Technologies, Mr. Abhishek Ganguly – Country Head, Puma, Mr. Ajay Khanna – Country Head – Herbalife, Mr. Mehul Choksi – CMD, Gitanjali Gems, Mr. Abhiskek Chakraborty – Executive, DTDC, Dr. Rana Kapoor – Founder, MD & CEO – Yes Bank, Mr. Yogeshwar Sharma – Executive Director, Select CityWalk, Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat – Director, Ghodawat Industries, Mr. Marzin R. Shroff – CEO, Direct Sales – Eureka Forbes, Mr. Ryan Pinto – Director, Ryan Group of Schools, Mr. Mahesh Gupta – CMD, Kent RO, Mr. Shiv Inder Singh – CMD, Firefox, Mr. Dhaval Ajmera – Director, Ajmera Realty & Infra India Ltd., Mr. Tapan Singhel – CEO, Bajaj Allianz, Mr. Shamsher Singh Hura – MD, Jas Group, Mr. Rohit MA – MD, Cloud Nine Hospitals, Mrs. Pushpa Bector – Sr. VP and Mall Head, DLF Mall of India, Mr. Ashok Goyal – CMD, BLR Logistics, Mrs. Sudha Murthy- Founder, Infosys Foundation, Mr. Suresh Vazirani – Owner, Transasia, Mr. Saumitra Prasad – CMO, Camlin and Mrs. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw – MD, Biocon. 250 carefully handpicked guests, the crème-de-la-crème of India, rubbed shoulders and discussed the way forward for India.

The winners were featured in a limited edition, exclusive book, ‘The Extraordinaire’, that documents the winners’ journeys, challenges, case studies, achievements and philosophy. Truly, the best way to pay respect is to preserve these achievers for posterity, for future generations to draw inspiration from.

Adding glitter to the evening were film superstars such as Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Randeep Hooda, Sunidhi Chauhan, Aditi Rao Hydari and Guru Randhawa, amongst many others.

Commenting on the second successful edition of the Brand Vision Summit, Chandrika Maheshwari, Founder – Brand Vision & Joint Managing Director – NexBrands said, “The brand summit was curated with the objective of not just honouring the best in the business, but to create a unique platform where India’s best thought leaders can exchange ideas and their vision for India. We were thrilled with the success of our first edition in 2015 and that helped us walk into this year, with assured confidence and a lot more responsibility. Each of these iconic recipients completely deserves their space on this stage. They’ve taken calculated risks, utilized their resources and enriched the lives of millions of Indians with their work.”

Saurav Dasgupta, Co-founder – Brand Vision & Joint Managing Director – NexBrands further added, “The success of the event is absolutely humbling. We hope to keep marching forward, honouring leaders that work hard year after year, to help our nation move forward. Our Country is one of the Global superpowers today. The World has seen and witnessed what we stand for. These Brands will help nurture this dream and march relentlessly towards Global excellence. We are happy to recognize their undying efforts in this direction.”

One of the elated award recipients Mr. Keshav Bansal – Director, Intex Technologies & owner of the Gujarat Lions IPL team said, “To be among India’s 50 Extraordinaire brands is an absolute privilege. The Brand Vision Summit has fast earned a great reputation. The summit was extremely enriching for us, as we got to exchange our ideas with other winners, with whom we rarely get to share the stage. It has already triggered thoughts for greater things. This is precisely why these platforms are so crucial, because they aid knowledge-transfer and promote a culture of dialogue. This honor puts a lot of responsibility on us to continue doing a great job and it’s the best motivation we could’ve asked for!”

As the winners beamed with their trophies, the elite gathering celebrated with ITC’s famed signature dishes and cocktails. NexBrands, encouraged by the splendid response, is already gearing up to put together another great show in 2017. But not before raising a toast to the runaway success of this year’s ‘extraordinaire’ edition!

The event will be telecast on India’s top English news channel, Times Now.