Reliance Entertainment launches BIGFLIX India’s first multi-language HD movie platform, globally

 

 

Anil D. Ambani led Reliance Entertainment's pioneering movie platform, BIGFLIX, is now a global personal blockbuster for Indians in India and audiences across the world. Reliance Entertainment today announced the launch of BIGFLIX in a nine-language, multilingual avatar for India and global markets. With the re-launch, the country’s first video-on-demand brand is back with a contemporary positioning and abigger reach in and outside of India.

 

The new BIGFLIX will have 2000 HD movies in nine Indian languages to start with, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Bengali. The indigenously developed technology of BIGFLIX will deliver a personalised theatre experience to users who can stream and download movies advertisement-free, on any Internet-connected device including personal computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs and game consoles.

 

BIGFLIX technology will allow a multi-screen experience to users who will be able to switch devices – smartphone to tablet to television and back – in the middle of a film. The same technology will also allow a clean and smooth film experience.

 

 One user can create 5 ids

 

Said Mr. Shibasish Sarkar, Chief Operating Officer, Reliance Entertainment, “Indians are moving to digital entertainment in a big way with consumption growing on daily basis. Notably, BIGFLIX will fill in the void created by the decline of the home video market by digitally delivering movies.”

With 3.9 million registrations, BIGFLIX is already amongst the leading SVOD (Subscription Video On Demand) provider. It offers video content in categories such as feature films, short films, devotional, and movie trailers.

Mr. Amit Khanduja, CEO, Reliance Entertainment-Digital, said, “Globally the demand for video content has risen steeply, and the digital platform is witnessing a wider audience everywhere, including India. BIGFLIX will provide high quality video content from some of the biggest banners including Dharma, Disney, Viacom, Phantom, Telegu One and Rajshri, among others.”

In its revamped avatar, BIGFLIX will also serve the latent demand of the Indian expatriates across the world. With its multi lingual library of 2000+ HD films, including latest films, BIGFLIX aims to put an end to piracy and poor quality film viewing.

 

 

The sudscription charges are minimal of rs 50 per month , so get set go for non stop fun on the go

Shaze Host Fashion Show with Bulbeer Gandhi ,Neelam Ronit Roy ,Vindoo Dhara Singh as Showstoppers

‘Shaze’hosts a special fashion show, ‘Shaadi&Shehnai’ to showcase their trending Jewellery collection

 

Shaze, the jewellery, fashion and lifestyle accessory brand hosted a special fashion show to showcase their “Go Bold” and “Zircon” jewellery collection at The Club in Mumbai.  The show was an exciting affair for all the fashionistas as it showcased mesmerising statement pieces.

Bulbeer Gandhi, Director ABEC – Lifestyle along with few other socialite friends like Deena VindooDara Singh, NeelamRonit Roy and ShonaliSoni sashayed the ramp in eclectic jewels by Shaze and ensembles by PoojaGoswamy. While Shaze’s statement pieces from ‘Go Bold’ represented confidence their ‘Zircon’ collection comprised chic and dainty pieces.

“Since 17 years, ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences Pvt. Ltd., has been uplifting and reviving the fashion and lifestyle industry through its most successful market places namely Glamour, Glitter and Shagun. It is always a pleasure for us to promote brands who have a like-minded vision, Shaze being the one.  Thuswhen they approached me to be a muse and walk the ramp along with my friends, I thought it was a perfect platform to be associated with. I would like to congratulate Mr. SamratZaveri, MD, Shaze Luxury Retail Pvt. Ltd. on their new collection and for exceeding every fashionista’sexpectations with their statement pieces”shares Bulbeer Gandhi, Director ABEC – Lifestyle.

The evening was a chic and bold affair to remember with an eclectic mix of glamour and style.

 

 

 

Review of the Movie Begum Jaan

Producers: Mukesh Bhatt , Vishesh Bhatt

Director : Srijit Mukherjee

Cast : Vidya Balan , Gauhar Khan , Ila Arun , Pallavi Sharda , Mishti , Flora Saini , Pitobash , Rajit    Kapoor , Ashish Vidyarthi , Vivek Mushran

Overview : The film highlights the big issue that even after independence still India is not independent . Women are not safe and the caste and creed differnces still exist . The film portrays a hope in a form of a song "Woh Subah Kabhi toh aayegi" .

Story Line : The story opens with an incident in New Delhi in the year 2016 , where in a boy and girl travelling by bus at night is harassed by a bunch of hooligans . The story then reels back to pre independence era 70 years back . 70 years back on th eve of independence , with one side announcement of freedom on the other hand announcement of separation of India and Pakistan by British officer Cyril Redcliffe . Redcliffe ordered to build a partition line between India and Pakisan before leaving India .But Unfortunately this line of partition has to cross in between a big House , wherein Begum Jaan is staying with 11 girls who are prostitutes and Begum Jaan (Vidya Balan), is running this brothel  .As Begum Jaans Brothrel falls in the way of partition , she gets a notice from thr government to vacate the place . But Stubborn Begum Jaan refuses to leave and seeks help from the local king (Naseeruddin Shah) , whose patronage over Begum Jaan is the reason for her arrogance .According to Begum Jaan her kotha is home for her and 11 girls and she is the head of that family , she refuses to bend under pressure of INC Leader Hari Prasd (Ashish Vidyarthi ).and Muslim League Leader  Iilyas (Rajit Kapoor ) .They both then resort to vacant the house at any cost , they appoint a local goon who has many people in his team to threaten her , on the other hand the King's inability to protect the brothel anymore , Begum trains her girls to fight for any situation that they need to face . From thereon  begins a roller coaster of action . What happens next is for the audience to watch .

Script Analysis And Director Review : The script is highly melodramatic which gives a negative impact on an otherwise powerful story . The Director fails to recreate the same magic of his own Bengali Film Raj Kahini starring Ritupurna Sengupta . The biggest drawback of the movie is its over melodrama and screeching voices of girls in the brothrel , Though the powerfully captured scene in the movie is wherein Begum Jaan repeatedly slaps  Shabnam  a young girl who has been traumatised and raped and her father has hrown her in the brothrel . Though overall story fails to leave an impact some dialogues are good but the climax of the movie can be too harsh and hard for the audience to watch .

Performances : Vidya Balan is the Power House OF Talent She has given a powerful performance. Her get up and her body language are totally in sync with her character , hookah smoking , , searing at the word go and big eyes like a lioness. Amongst other Gauhar khan , Pitobash , And Pallavi Sharda have managed to create a good impact .Chunky Pandey is super as Kabir the villain .

Final Word : Though the movie is hard hitting and gives a strong message . Watch it only if you like melodrama and Vidya Balan Fan
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Rating :  2.5*/5*

 

Tiger Shroff launches Sony Televison New Kids Channel -Sony Yay

 

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) today announced the launch of its much-awaited Kid’s Entertainment Channel – Sony YAY! that will go LIVE on 18^th April 2017. Promising to be the ‘Destination for Unlimited Happiness’ for Kids, the channel has roped in the young cinestar, Tiger Shroff, who has become a phenomenon with kids across the country, as its brand ambassador.

Targeted towards bringing more happiness to kids between 2-14 years of age, Sony YAY! will go LIVE with four original, locally produced, animated shows, a first for any channel in this genre. A first-of-its-kind musical comedy titled Guru Aur Bhole on Mon – Fri at 10am, Sab Jholmaal Hai - A world full of pets that’s nothing short of mischief, mayhem, madness, on Mon – Fri at 9am, a classic tale of venturesome friendship Prince Jai Aur Dumdaar Viru on Mon – Fri at 11am and a unique laugh-out-loud Ghost Comedy Paap-O-Meter on Sat – Sun at 12pm  will form the key programming mix of the channel at the time of launch. The shows promise to bring unlimited laughter and uninterrupted volumes of fun into the lives of our young generation. Each show explores a different genre in comedy and guarantees uniqueness in terms of its characterization and narrative, giving the little ones an experience they have not witnessed so far on their television screens.

 

 

Sony YAY! aims to give children a good laugh and huge doses of unadulterated entertainment in an environment that takes away the boredom and gives them the freedom to be themselves without any worries.

Tiger Shroff, Brand ambassador, Sony YAY!

“I am humbled and forever grateful that my young fans shower me with so much love and this is my small attempt to reciprocate the same.  My association with Sony YAY! aims to bring happiness to all the young ones across the country. I am sure that they will enjoy watching Sony YAY! as much as they enjoy watching my movies. Wishing them non-stop fun and happiness.”

When Tiger was asked about his childhood memory of his favourite game , he said that he used to watch mortal kombat , when he was a kid , that has helped him with his action scences now in the present . He also said that he is highly inspired by spider man which is his favourite character . If he could get  those powers to eradicate all evil from society .

 

Sony YAY! will be available in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages across direct-to-home (DTH) and digital cable platforms starting 18^th April 2017 onwards. The channel will be promoted extensively across various channels of Sony Pictures Networks, DTH platforms, coupled with print, a robust digital and social media presence to engage with the young audience at different touch points.

 

 

 

 

 

Kangana Walks The Ramp to Unveil Melange by Lifestyle’s latest collection

 

 

Contemporary ethnic wear brand – Melange by Lifestyle, launched its latest collection with their Brand Ambassador, Bollywood Actress Kangana Ranaut, amidst a fashionable gathering. The latest ‘Rethink Ethnic’ campaign by the brand challenges the conventional and is inspired by Kangana’s fearless, bold and strong individualistic style.

 

Melange by Lifestyle showcased its latest range in an exclusive fashion show, with popular fashion bloggers sashaying down the ramp in the season’s hottest trends. Kangana graced the occasion adorning an eye-catching piece from the collection.

 

 

 Commenting about the association, Mr. Kabir Lumba, Managing Director, Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. said, “Lifestyle has come to represent the style sensibilities of modern Indian women whose fashion choices are eclectic and inspired by global trends. The latest collection embraces the bold and individualistic style of our Brand Ambassador Kangana Ranaut, bringing forth some remarkable pieces that can be easily styled with both Indian and western looks.”

 

Kangana Ranaut added, “I am very excited to be associated with Melange by Lifestyle. What makes the brand unique is that it blends Indian aesthetics with modern nuances; much like my sense of fashion. The new collection is bold and has unconventional designs, prints and styles all coming together to add a chic vibe, therefore redefining ethnic-wear. The collection embodies the style and individuality of strong, fierce, independent women”.

Also On This Occasion , when Kangana was asked about her views about the news of Mr Vikas Behl who had been accused by a female  worker from his production house phantom films  for harassment , Actress Kangana Ranaut  refrained from directly commenting on filmmaker Vikas Bahl, but said women should be encouraged to speak up about such issues.

There were reports that Vikas allegedly harassed a female worker of his production house Phantom Films, who then brought the issue to the company’s notice.
Kangana, who has worked with Vikas in the blockbuster “Queen”, said it is a serious issue which requires discussion.

“It is a very serious issue. I can only say that whoever faces a situation like this, it’s very courageous of a woman to come out and speak about it. I say this not regarding to this particular event, because I am not the party involved.

“But generally speaking, women who face this should be encouraged to talk about it by their families, colleagues and they shouldn’t be shamed,” Kangana told reporters here.

Also when the media asked about her contribution in films like simran and queen . She said in these 2 films she has contributed  as an actor and collaborated in script and other aspects as there was a requirement there as per her thinking  whereas she has not contributed in her upcoming movie manikarnika in script or direction as she believes the director and the film did not required her collaboration.

 

 She spoke about leaving a footprint of herself for those who follow her , whether it is fashion or films .

 

Melange by Lifestyle consists of vibrant ensembles that redefine contemporary fusion wear and fulfil the fashion needs of independent, urban females in the 21-28 years age group. The latest range juxtaposes ethnic elements with global trends, and offers stylish looks for various occasions. The casual collection has a chic city vibe with asymmetrical hem details on kurtas and tunics; classy linen pants and lace elements on shrugs. A strong inspiration from Indian handlooms combined with compelling indigo dyes, bring a distinct and free-spirited look to the collection.

 

Presenting Kangana Ranaut’s fans a one-of-a-kind opportunity to sport the look of their favourite star, the collection is now available across all Lifestyle and Melange by Lifestyle stores, and www.lifestylestores.com and is priced between Rs. 899 and Rs. 2999. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nargis Fakhri Launches Her Own App By EscapeX

Nargis Fakhri, launched her new mobile app in collaboration with New York-based tech firm EscapeX. The new trend in Bollywood nowadays is , app launch of celebrities , starting from Sunny leone, Sonam Kapoor , Disha patni , Sanjeev Kapoor and now Nargis Fakhri joins the league .

The new app will enable fans to access Nargis’s social handles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), exclusive content and directly interact with her through the in-app social feed. This provides an unparalleled experience for her large fan base, who will enjoy unique & exclusive content from Nargis and a personal view of her life.
The app will provide unique features like push notifications , featured Videos , Superstar posts, contest , superfan badges , a subscription service , and live Broadcast and chat between Nargis and her fans .

During the event, Nargis on a lighter note revealed that through this app, she will also sharing dating tips with her followers  . One such tip she shared with the media ,
She said, “If a guy is taking a girl for a tea or coffee, then I will advise you to please  pay  for her tea or coffee and if you can’t afford to pay for it then bring a tharmas and go for a picnic. I have so many stories from my friends about dating and when they share such incidents with me , and through this app I can share some interesting and funny stories about dating.”
By Creating her own branded app , Nargis hopes to provide key  massive fan base with very interesting content all through the year , a better social and interactive experience ..

Shaina N.C Launches New Personalised Night Wear Studio "Sentina"

Mumbai 9th April :  India’s very first personalised nightwear studio Sentina Dreamwear opened its doors in Goregaon on Sunday offering Mumbaities an opportunity to wear customised designs in night clothes.  The studio, a brainchild of entrepreneur Rupesh Satra, was launched by fashion designer and politician Shaina NC at a glittering function.

 Sentina has aced the personalised nightwear concept with its ‘Made to Wear Dreamwear’ idea. Satra came up with the idea when he realised that Indian markets almost never offer the perfect fits in the right size for women when it comes to nightwear. Most of what is on offer in stores or online are generalised designs that are not made for specific body types. Sentina’s eclectic team comprises of designers who sketch out the thoughts of customers on paper and then convert them into reality. The result: bespoke nightwear that is exquisite, comes in a perfect fit and is a dream come true! 

Sentina is India’s first personalised nightwear studio conceptualised by entrepreneur Rupesh Satra. In a market where mundane designs in regular sizes are ubiquitous, Sentina brings out the fresh idea of ‘Made to Wear Dreamwear’ promising to turn into reality the dreams of
several women who look for comfortable night clothes in the right fit. Sentina’s designers work in close tandem with customers to create outfits that suit their body types and help them feel relaxed. For all the women who have looked at flaunting international designs in the desired fabric and size, Sentina can be their go-to place

Speaking about the concept, Satra said, “When I conceptualised Sentina, I wanted to offer an experience that was unmatched. I had spent a lot of time with retailers and at malls and had seen that women are almost never happy with what is on offer in the nightwear section. They always have to compromise in either the size or the design because there is no personalisation. Sentina is all about nightwear that is every customer’s dream.”

With Sentina, Satra and his team have strived to offer an unparalleled experience of superior quality—be it the space, designers, personalisation or value additions for buyers. This is a studio that spells refined elegance and tasteful glamour, bringing the best of nightwear designs to Mumbai. 
Said Satra, “Sentina also gives customers the opportunity to turn designers themselves because they can speak their mind out and we will give them a piece just like what they have imagined. For those who have seen particular designs on blogs or in movies or even in international brands, Sentina promises to give them designs they wish for.”
The Price Range for Night Wear Begins at Rs 4000 to 30,000 as per individuals taste

They  also customise evening wear gowns