Madhur Bhandarkar unveils the trailer of Indu Sarkar: Kirti Kulhari and Neil Nitin Mukesh deliver outstanding performances

The power-packed trailer of Indu Sarkar has been unveiled today.  The movie stars Kirti Kulhari, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Supriya Vinod and Anupam Kher. Prior to this, the posters of Indu Sarkar movie have already been causing quite a stir on the social media and the trailer takes the excitement to the whole new level.

First look of the movie was released almost a week back which had Kirti Kulhari, Tota Roy Chowdhury and Anupam Kher.

The second poster gave away the look of Neil Nitin Mukesh and Supriya Vinod.

The final and complete poster was released today before the trailer which combined both the posters to complete this poster puzzle.

Indu Sarkar is directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. The backdrop of the movie is Indira Gandhi’s declaration of Emergency in India during the 21-month period from 1975 to 1977. Kirti plays a stammering poetess in the movie, which is a fictional human drama, but Inspired by true events.

The film presented by Bharat Shah, produced by Bhandarkar Entertainment and Mega Bollywood. Indu Sarkar has been shot in New Delhi, Mumbai and Pune and will release on July 28, 2017.

Watch the trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh-_gR6a5JE&t

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai is a slice of life that you will relish for a long time

Today the official trailer of much awaited Bollywood drama Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai was showcased to fans and media. The Star cast of Jeena Isi Ka Naan Hai includes Arbaaz Khan, Ashutosh Rana, HimanshKohli, ManjariFadnis, Supriya Pathak, Rati Agnihotri and Prem Chopra. The movie is directed by Keshhav Panneriy and produced by Purnima Mead under the Bibia Films Private Ltd.

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai is a family entertainer with a perfect blend of action, romance and comedy. The storyline is realistic and people of all age will easily be able to relate to the storyline of the movie. The story embarks from a small-town in Rajasthan, weaving itself through Mumbai & then finally culminating in New York. Each character in the film is as diverse and unique in themselves like the flavours of India, which not only adds different slices of life to the film but also exhibits the colourful journey of life.

The movie has been shot across various places in India and USA and captures the grandeur of the countries in its true form.

The musical teaser and motion poster of the movie are also out and have left a lasting impression in the minds of the viewers.

The music of the movie is composed by Harry Anand, Onkar Minhas, Siddhant Madhav, Deepak Aggarwal & Vishoo Mukherjee. The film will release worldwide on 3rd March, 2017.

Watch the trailer here:

'Mujhko Tere Ishq Mein Bhiga De' is the perfect song for this season of love

If you love slow romantic numbers, then you must check out the attest track from ‘Mujhko Tere Ishq Mein Bhiga De’ from the forthcoming movie Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai. The musical teaser can also be seen along with the movies Raees & Kaabil in theatres.

The lyrics are well complemented by picturesque backdrop of rustic Rajasthan and the Sea. The video of the song tries to capture vivid colours of Love, all the natural elements of life & the grandeur of India.

The song is sung by none other than Ankit Tiwari, whose earlier romantic numbers such as Galiyan and Tu Hai Ki Nahi have already been chartbusters and  Mujhko Tere Ishq Mein Bhiga De seems to be on track to be the same. The lyrics have been penned by Kunwar Juneja& the music is by Harry Anand.

The song Mujhko Tere Ishq Mein Bhiga De features on the fresh couple Himansh-Manjari in the film and they look very refreshing and seem to share a sizzling chemistry.

The director of the movie, Keshhav Panneriy commenting on the song said, "When you shoot with two actors who are a fresh-couple on the big screen, a director has an added responsibility of enhancing the grandeur that they can carry. Rajasthan was the perfect location for Mujhko Tere Ishq, where every locale is as raw & rustic as Ankit’s voice and does justice to not only the song but Himansh & Manjari as well. Harry Anand has given a melody which will be hummed by every age and Ankit Tiwari has sung the song with perfection. Mujhko Tere Ishq will take romance to another level.”

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai is a family entertainer with a perfect blend of action, romance and comedy. The film stars, Arbaaz Khan,Ashutosh Rana, Himansh Kohli, Manjari Fadnis, Rati Agnihotri, Supriya Pathak & Prem Chopra. The film is produced by Bibia Films Pvt. Ltd and the music is composed by Harry Anand, Onkar Minhas, Siddhant Madhav, Deepak Aggarwal & Vishoo Mukherjee. The film will release on 3rd March, 2017.

Watch the teaser here:

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai says Qubool Hai with its new musical teaser

The second musical teaser of the much awaited movie Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (JIKNH) has been released to the audience today. The song is titled Qubool Hai and is a peppy number set in the 1980s. It is a fun college number that is sure to remind listeners of the popular songs like “Yeh Ladka Hai Deewana” from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and “Khud Ko Kya Samajhati Hai” from the movie Khiladi.

The nok jhok and the fun elements in the song Qubool Hai are sure to touch a cord with the audience. The song is sung by Ash King and Shilpi Rao.

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai is a Romance Drama directed by Keshhav Panneriy. Starring Arbaaz Khan, Himansh Kohli, Manjari Fadnis, Ashutosh Rana, Supriya Pathak, Rati Agnihotri and Prem Chopra in the lead roles. It is produced by Purnima Mead under the banner of Bibia Films Private Ltd. and Bibia Books LLC banners.

The first poster and musical teaser of Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai are already creating waves everywhere, And the expectations are sky rocketing for Qubool Hai too.

Here’s the link to the teaser:

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai will be releasing in theatres on March 3, 2016

'Rubans', Premier Accessory Brand - Fifth store launch

Premier Accessory Brand 'Rubans' launches its Fifth store in the country at a stylish event hosted by the Founder, Chinu Kala. I was invited to be part of the launch.

On 3rd December 2015, the fashionably stylish Chinu Kala invited over the stylish ladies of the city to celebrate the successful fashion journey of her premier accessory brand, Rubans, as she launched its swanky new, fifth store in the country.

The launch was held at the Orion Mall which also marked Chinu's foray into jewellery designing as she showcased the exclusive product line envisioned and created by her.

The ladies who couldn't seem to get enough of the accessories, styled their looks with the exquisite pieces inspired by national and international trends and had their shopping bags full with lovely hairbands, the chic neck pieces, the popular bags, belts & lots more.

So head to Rubans store near you and get your perfect accessories for every attire. You can also buy their products online at various shopping sites.

Launch of LIVA - new age fabric brand

On 27th March 2015 at JW Marriott Mumbai, a revolution was made. Birla Cellulose, from Aditya Birla Group, unveiled their much awaited new age fabric brand, LIVA with their new stylish brand ambassador Kangana Ranaut with an exclusive fashion show titled “PANCHTATVA".

The evening saw a beautiful amalgamation of the five elements to bring out the essence of LIVA,. James Ferreira, renowned for his subtle non-literal infusion of Indian elements, presented the LIVA Collection themed AIR, Puja Nayyar, known for her unique ideation towards experimentation in design, used EARTH as an element to showcase the expanse of the fabric, Narendra Kumar, well known for his structured silhouette and sharp tailoring, displayed the fluidity of the fabric, using WATER as the inspiration and Anita Dongre, who is known for her wide range, traditional to contemporary, classic to avant-garde and desi to global, took inspiration from FIRE to bring alive the fiery fluidity of LIVA. The highlight of the showcase was show stopper Kangana Ranaut.

Actress Kangana Ranaut was impressed with LIVA and said, "When I saw the fabric I was really surprised at how flowy and fluid it was. It draped by body in just the right way, wasn’t too boxy or too tight. The fabric moved as I moved. I think it’s the kind of fabric that can go well with any clothing and occasion. Moreover, I personally feel that LIVA is going to play a very important role in the world of fashion. People always want something new, something exciting and I can see it happening with LIVA”.

The evening was hosted by Mr K.K. Maheshwari, Managing Director - Grasim Industries and Group Director - Textiles, she expressed her happiness by saying, "I am delighted to announce that we are launching this product under the brand name “Liva” with the very simple but very meaningful and attractive proposition of 'Natural Fluid Fashion' ".

LIVA is a new age fabric that is natural, fluid, and fashionable made with natural fibres from Pulp & Fibre Business of Aditya Birla Group. The fluid fabric gives a glamorous drape leaving the skin feel great as it is soft. The fabric takes the shape of the body which helps in giving you a perfect look and doesn't tug out like other stiff fabrics. It also has a natural shine that makes it look dressy. Since it is natural, it has great breathability and it is extremely comfortable to wear. Isn't this what we women were waiting for?

"If LIVA has you intrigued then please do get in touch with Media Moments (www.mediamoments.in

 

) for further details!"

Go cashless at restaurants with Binge

Noroc Solutions Pvt. Ltd. a Bangalore based technology start-up has launched Binge – an innovative payment application for the F&B industry, in Bangalore. Co- founded by Santosh Martin, Christopher Lopez, Shankar Sukrutaraj, Gaurav Arora, Amit Roy & Ajay Joseph this distinctive application focusses on Food & Beverage industry. The application is available for download today on Android and iOS.

It provides the ability to the user to see his live bill & any updates of the bill on his phone, as and when orders are placed, and to pay on-the-go directly from their mobile.  The application provides for upto 4 credit/debit cards to be pre-loaded; also provides for splitting of the bill amongst friends;  ability to pre-load a wallet;  allows for loyalty programs to be redeemed etc.

Some of the unique features that Binge offers are privacy wherein the users do not have to share their mobile numbers and can check-in with their unique Binge ID. With this application, one can save multiple visa/master debit/credit cards securely as these are stored in a vault. The card details are available on the phone only as a token and no one has access to the data.  One could also see their friends on Binge and add them to the table. With Binge, one could split the bill with their friends in real time without the hassle of a calculator. The ability to tip is in built into the app so the user can tip the steward.

Binge has already tied up with 25 restaurants in Bangalore like Skyye, Toscano, Sanchos, Sinkong, Opus, Blimey, Bootlegger etc. Binge is looking to expand its presence in Delhi and Mumbai by May and further partner with over a 1000 restaurants in Bangalore by the end of 2015. The company has tied up with Uber in Bangalore to offer its customers exclusive deals like discounts on Uber rides.

Fine dining love takes over Bengaluru

In my earlier post, GourmetItUp experience at Shiro, I had mentioned about GourmetItUp, it creates and curates customized food experiences. They help in creating unique and exclusive dining experiences for its members, from off-menu meals to tasting experiences.

Fine dine restaurant reservations portal GourmetItUp officially launched its services at restaurant partner Shiro, UB City Bengaluru on 19th March 2015. GourmetItUp partnered with Chandon and Shiro to showcase their plans for Bengaluru, at the launch event, kick starting a new and exciting phase for the gourmet food industry in the city.

"GourmetItUp is a resource that enables the locals to gain access to new culinary experiences around the city at affordable prices. Masterclasses are one of our most popular and enjoyed properties. They are very engaging and help give the diner an actual feel and taste of restaurant quality experiences hand's on" said Deepa Jain, co-founder GourmetItUp.

Shiro has partnered with Vietnamese culinary star, Chef Vu Dinh Hung to create an exclusive Vietnamese menu as part of its Viet Pop Up Experience. GourmetItUp guests were treated to an engaging masterclass by Chef Hung where signature dishes from the menu were showcased.

The evening saw an interesting exchange of ideas, mingling over flutes of Chandon and a fabulous gastronomic journey. The much awaited sit down GourmetItUp experience showcased carefully handpicked detailed dishes from Shiro's limited edition Vietnamese menu, while they enjoyed flutes of Chandon’s sparkling wine that flowed throughout the evening. The patrons were left very impressed and delighted with the advent of a revolutionary movement in the fine dining space in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru welcomes GourmetItUp :)

Big Pitcher launches its Brewery - The biggest craft brewery of Bangalore

Located at Old Airport Road, Big Pitcher is a full package of entertainment with different floors catering to different guests and demands. Bangalore gets a new destination to party and spend an evening full of fresh beer and amazing food with the launch of the biggest craft brewery at Big Pitcher.

Big Pitcher is all set to launch the biggest craft brewery of Bangalore serving unfiltered, unpasteurized, with no chemical additives and 100% natural beer. The brewery at Big Pitcher blends the philosophy of 5 schools of brewing English, Belgian, German, American and Brazilian.