ANUPAMA DAYAL & MASABA TO OPEN FDCI’s 22nd EDITION OF WILLS LIFESTYLE INDIA FASHION WEEK SPRING SUMMER 2014
Mumbai/ New Delhi, 20 September 2013: The 22nd Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 promises the freshest trends haute off the runway and the glitteriest stars from the fashion fraternity. The five-day fashion fiesta will be held from Oct 9- 13, 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 will get a jumpstart with two designers Anupama Dayal and Masaba, showcasing their collections. While Anupama Dayal is well-known for her interesting inspirations and eclectic designs, Masaba’s label, House of Masaba, will once again regale viewers with its ingenious, bold prints sprinkled with an innovative graphic twist.
Announcing the participation of the celebrated designers, Sunil Sethi, President, Fashion Design Council of India said, “We are delighted that two talented, young designers will be opening the latest season of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 with their innovative collection.”
Anupama Dayal expressed her excitement saying, “I feel privileged to open the fashion week as prestigious as WIFW, thank you FDCI. My collection is called Gulabi and I hope it will start the week on a fresh and energetic note.”
Excited about opening the show at WIFW SS 2014 Masaba said, “I am thrilled and honoured to be opening for FDCI at WIFW SS 2014 for House of Masaba as I look forward to showing my new line in the capital after a long gap.”
ABOUT FDCI
A non-profit organization, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is the apex body of fashion design in India, represented by over 350 members. Founded on the premise of promoting, nurturing and representing the best of fashion design talent in the country; its prime objective is to propagate the business of fashion.
Website: www.fdci.org
ABOUT WILLS LIFESTYLE INDIA
Synonymous with elegance and effortless style, ITC’s Wills Lifestyle is a vibrant fashion brand for the premium consumer. It offers a complete lifestyle wardrobe, incorporating the latest fashion trends for both men and women. A nationwide chain of exclusive specialty stores provides the Indian consumer a truly delightful shopping experience. Currently there are 93 Wills Lifestyle stores in 40 cities. It is also available in leading department stores, multi-brand outlets and online portals across the country.
For details visit www.willslifestyle.com
For further information contact:
Srilatha Nair
Weber Shandwick
SNair@webershandwick.com
Thanks & regards,
Akansha Dua
T +91 22 4031 1200
M +91 98338 76769
E adua@webershandwick.com
W www.webershandwickindia.com
Wing B, 3rd Floor-304, Prathmesh Tower Co-op. Society Ltd.
Raghuvanshi Mill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013, INDIA
Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:image001.png@01CE6EA9.A5822020
===========================================================================
Shahid Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri let loose for Dhating Naach
Music composer Pritam roped in Amitabh Bhattacharya to pen the lyrics for Dhating Naach , a signature song from the Tips’ Phata Poster Nikhla Hero album sung by Nakash Aziz and Neha Kakkad – a complete Mumbaiya track that speaks volumes of the kind of entertainment the film offers.
Joining lead Shahid Kapoor in the video is the gorgeous Nargis Fakhri ,marking this as her first ever Bollywood item number – Though the song comes off as a hardcore fun number with the duo letting loose as they groove to the crazy choreography – Very few know the work that went behind making the song .Apart from shooting at an extravagantly built set ,both Shahid and Nargis trained for over a week before the song was shot , filming of which took over 3 days.
Says Nargis, “I love to dance, so when this opportunity came my way I jumped at it. Plus Shahid (Kapur) is one of the best dancers in the industry now, so how could I not.”
Starring Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D’Cruz , Ramesh Taurani’s Phata Poster Nikhla Hero directed by Rajkumar Santoshi is scheduled to release 20th September 2013.
=================================================================
RAY-BAN ANNOUNCES NEVER HIDE SOUNDS 2013
Mumbai, September 2013
Ray-Ban, the global leader in premium eyewear, presents Edition III of “Ray-Ban Never Hide Sounds 2013”. This is a unique initiative to promote emerging artists across India and present them with an opportunity to be mentored by maestros like Uday Benegal, Benny Dayal, Harshdeep Kaur, Raghu Dixit and Shilpa Rao.
“Ray-Ban Never Hide Sounds 2013” is an extension of Ray-Ban’s ‘Envision Campaign’ which celebrates the Never Hide spirit: the boldness to be yourself and freely express your beliefs and personality. Taking a leap forward “Ray-Ban Never Hide Sounds 2013” in association with MTV, is an amalgamation of different genres of music such as Rock, Suf, Folk, Pop and Fusion. This musical journey commences on October 05, 2013 and will witness celebrated artists embracing the culturati across locations -Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bangalore, reaching the fnal destination on November 30, 2013. The third season is surely going to be bigger than ever before.
About RAY-BAN ENVISION: Ray-Ban Envision honors the strength it takes to be true to yourself. Social, expressive, pioneering, innovative and transformative are the main characteristics of all those dreamers, who sees the world differently, who pursue their vision with a great and enduring sense of purpose. A lens is like an engine for sunglasses and Envision campaign celebrates the multiple facets of Ray-Ban’s legendary lenses: highly resistant, anti-glare; outshine; long lasting; impact resistant and built to move.
Keeping in mind the same passion for music and the never hide attitude, Ray-Ban Never Hide Sounds 2013 invites all the ardent musicians who believe that music is their true calling, to come forth and showcase their talent.
“Ray-Ban Never Hide Sounds is taking the next step forward, and we are very excited to announce Edition III in 2013. This year we set out to search the most unique and talented voices around the country and believe that the latest edition is sure to reach greater heights”, says Shirley Gong, Ray-Ban Business Manager, Emerging Markets.
For further information contact:
Aditi Kapoor
Luxottica
aditi.kapoor@in.luxottica.com
Srilatha Nair
Weber Shandwick
SNair@webershandwick.com
About Ray-Ban:
www.ray-ban.com
Facebook.com/RayBan
Luxottica Group S.p.A.
Luxottica Group is a leader in premium, luxury and sports eyewear with approximately 7,000 optical and sun retail stores in North America, Asia-Pacifc, China, South Africa, Latin America and Europe, and a strong, well-balanced brand portfolio. House brands include Ray-Ban, the world’s most famous sun eyewear brand, Oakley, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Alain Mikli and Arnette, while licensed brands include Giorgio Armani, Bvlgari, Burberry, Chanel, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Starck Eyes, Tiffany and Versace. In addition to a global wholesale network involving 130 different countries, the Group manages leading retail chains in major markets, including LensCrafters, Pearle Vision and ILORI in North America, OPSM and Laubman & Pank in Asia-Pacifc, LensCrafters in China, GMO in Latin America and Sunglass Hut worldwide. The Group’s products are designed and manufactured at its six manufacturing plants in Italy, two wholly owned plants in the People’s Republic of China, one plant in Brazil and one plant in the United States devoted to the production of sports eyewear. In 2012, Luxottica Group posted net sales of more than €7.0 billion. Additional information on the Group is available at www.luxottica.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward looking statements” as defned in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those which are anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability to manage the effects of the current uncertain international economic outlook, the ability to successfully acquire and integrate new businesses, the ability to predict future economic conditions and changes to consumer preferences, the ability to successfully introduce and market new products, the ability to maintain an effcient distribution system, the ability to achieve and manage growth, the ability to negotiate and maintain favourable license agreements, the availability of correction alternatives to prescription eyeglasses, fuctuations in exchange rates, changes in local conditions, the ability to protect intellectual property, the ability to maintain relations with those hosting our stores, computer system problems, inventory-related risks, credit and insurance risks, changes to tax regimes as well as other political, economic and technological factors and other risks and uncertainties referred to in Luxottica Group’s flings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward looking statements are made as of the date hereof and Luxottica Group does not assume any obligation to update them.
Thanks & regards,
Akansha Dua
T +91 22 4031 1200
M +91 98338 76769
E adua@webershandwick.com
W www.webershandwickindia.com
Wing B, 3rd Floor-304, Prathmesh Tower Co-op. Society Ltd.
Raghuvanshi Mill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013, INDIA
Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:image001.png@01CE6EA9.A5822020
=========================================================================
The Finale of 4th Jagran Film Festival to be Held in Mumbai
Mumbai, September 2013: India’s Jagran Film Festival, has now reached its concluding stage for its 4th edition in Mumbai. Begun in Delhi, and after travelling to 15 cities across 7 states, the 4th Edition of Jagran Film Festival, has now reached its final destination, Mumbai. The finale of this festival is going to be held in from the 24th to 29th of September, 2013 at the Fun Republic, Mumbai. Conceptualized to bring world-class cinema to its intended audience, Jagran Film Festival, Mumbai 2013 has now become bigger and better.
The festival is proud to present an exciting line up of films in various genres from every corner of the world. At the festival, film lovers spread across the length and breadth of India would get an opportunity to enjoy a good mix of feature, short and documentary films, along with student films. Some of the international films are going to be screened for the first time in Asia at the Jagran Film Festival.
The festival will feature films under seven sections: World Panorama, Indian Showcase (In Competition), Jagran Shorts (International and National in Competition), and Jagran Classics – Top 20 films of Indian Cinema, Country Focus (South Korea), Homage to Rituparno Ghosh and Berlinale Shorts Best short films from Belinale Film Festival Shorts.
The festival will open with Israeli film “Water” directed by Yael Perlov, NirSa’ar & Maya Sarfaty, Yona Rozenkier, Mohammad Bakri, Ahmad Barghouti, Pini Tavger & Tal Haring under the World Panorama section. Under this category more than 20 films of various international languages would be showcased. The festival is providing a medium to directors from countries like Romania, Ukraine, Algeria, Macedonia, Armenia, Lithuania, and many more, to showcase their talent to the Indian audience and compete with the international best.
The Indian Showcase is a competitive section where films made in various Indian regional languages such as Punjabi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali and many more, will be showcased while Jagran Classics, as the name suggest would feature some of the yesteryears’ classics of the Indian Cinema.
The Jagran Shorts section is a competitive section for short films.
Under the category Country focus, an eclectic mix of Contemporary Korean Cinema will be screened.
The Jagran film festival has been synonymous with broadened imagination and empowerment. Apart from showcasing films from Indian and international cinema, an integral part of the festival is the Master Class where an eminent film-maker will take you through the journey of film making.
Lots of fun and entertainment in the form of rich Indian and International cinema is soon going to be unfolded at the Jagran Film Festival, Mumbai 2013. The countdown has already begun.
Entry to the festival is free and will be on a first come first serve basis.
Registration Details: http://www.jff.co.in/
Location: Fun Republic, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400053
Date: 24th September’2013 to 29th September’2013
–
B
est Regards,
Esha Chikhalikar
Crisscross Communication
9870128220
esha@crisscross.in
======================================================================
Crime Patrol will air a special episode on the Delhi gangrape case this weekend. Its presenter Anup Soni appreciates the verdict but has an ambiguous opinion on the death sentence. Anup Soni, presenter of Sony’s Crime Patrol, has mixed opinion on the verdict of Delhi gangrape case. The incident held last year in the city will be presented on TV on September 21. “I have two opinions on that. I wouldn’t advocate death sentence completely but it depends on the crime that has been committed. What these men did was exceptionally brutal. The girl and her friend also sought their mercy but they had become devils. So, I am okay with this judgement. We need to prove a point. In our country, people think they can do anything and get away with it easily. So it was important to instill fear in the minds of criminals,” says Soni. The episode was shot in January but was put on hold after initial protests. “We have always followed facts. We don’t twist the incidents and just want to raise a few questions. Even in this case, we have followed what has been told and recorded by the police. We have no intention to sensationalise the issue and get any viewership mileage. We are simply asking what lessons we have learnt, what precautions we need to take and what change we can implement,” he says. The actor believes that justice should be delivered in all the cases and not just the ones highlighted by the media. “I have strong opinion on acid attacks. We shot an episode on Sonali Mukherjee whose face was destroyed with acid. Her culprits are roaming free today which is very sad,” he observes.
The 38-year-old has become a different person after doing the show. He says his point of view and the way of looking at others have changed. “I have become more sensitive towards people than what I used to be three years ago. We spend endlessly on our lifestyles but we start squabbling over petty issues without service providers. People would dine out at an expensive restaurant but would never pay extra money to the maid. It is high time that we start understanding their perspectives,” he says adding that the difference between rich and poor is one of the factors behind converting men into devils. “There is frustration in society. In Mumbai, they say outsiders come and do the crime. But one should realise that the man committing crime also has the responsibility of his children and family. They should be treated as human beings. They need to be given what they deserve. If you understand others, life will be easier,” he says. Soni has been with Crime Patrol for a long time and doesn’t hesitate in adding his inputs. He reads the entire screenplay of the episode. “Sometimes I even add certain lines and my team is happy to incorporate my inputs. I don’t take part in the research process since there is a dedicated department for this,” he says.
Tune-in to watch this heart-wrenching story on Crime Patrol on 21st and 22nd September at 11 p.m. only on Sony Entertainment Television
Mili Savla
Management Associate
=================================================================
Salute the invincible heroes with the Final Stand
~ Watch the Heroes overcome all odds only on MOVIES NOW ~
Mumbai, September , 2013: What happens when you’re caught in sticky situation and your back is against the wall? TRIVIA ü George Clooney and Brendan Fraser were considered for the part of Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four series ü Blade’s car is a 1968 Dodge Charger with various modifications ü The sequel to Transporter was only made because of huge sales of DVD ü The carpenter in Lethal Weapon 2 is named McGee. This is the actual surname of the actor portraying him, Jack McGee. ü Lethal Weapon 3:- Marble slabs that were once part of the old city hall destroyed for the film are now used as tabletops at a local outdoor cafe in Orlando, Florida. Catch the icons take a stand and fight for what they believe in only on MOVIES NOW. This month, witness the most rugged, unwavering daredevils tilt the odds in their favour in the Final Stand.
Starting 23rd September, every Monday- Thursday @ 11pm, watch these dynamic men rise to the occasion and survive the most dangerous situations! With Fantastic Four 1 and 2, X Men- First Class, Blade 1 and 2, Transporter 2, Commando, Lethal Weapon 2 and 3, the Final Stand will leave no stone unturned in uplifting your spirits!
Watch the cherished superhero team of four battle powerful villains to save the world from destruction in Fantastic Four 1 and 2. Don’t miss the insight to the formative years of the mutants and the fight that stands to distinguish the two groups’ forever in the X-Men First Class. To get your adrenaline pumping, watch Blade 1 and 2 as one man stands between mankind and a race of deadly vampires who want to enslave humanity. Mercenary Frank Martin, specializing in moving goods takes on a deadly terrorist group in Florida in Transporter 2. A retired Black OPS declares a one man war against a group of South American criminals who kidnap his daughter. Be sure to catch the Commando. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover will get your heart racing yet again when they combat deadly arms dealers in Lethal Weapon 2 and 3.
Tune into the Final Stand to watch the Men you can always count on save the day on MOVIES NOW!
About MOVIES NOW:
MOVIES NOW – Hollywood in HD, is India’s first High Definition English Movie channel, with Stunning Pictures in 1080i & Awesome 5.1 Surround Sound
About Times Television Network:
Times Television Network is part of India’s largest media conglomerate, The Times Group. It houses upscale brands including ET NOW – India’s No. 1 Business News channel; MOVIES NOW – India’s leading English Movies channel; ROMEDY NOW – a unique destination for Love and Laughter; TIMES NOW – India’s No. 1 English News channel; and zoOm – India’s No. 1 Bollywood channel. The network delivers segmented and differentiated content under one umbrella. It informs, entertains and engages over 100 million urban affluent viewers in India and is available in 45 countries across the globe.
For further Information, please contact:
Kripa Nayak/ Gitanjali Khatau
LINOPINION – The Lowe Lintas PR Division
M:9819826335 /9833011128
Email:kripa.nayak@loweandpartners.com/gitanjali.khatau@loweandpartners.com
Regards,
Gitanjali Khatau
Description: Description: Description: New LinOp sig
GITANJALI KHATAU
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
=========================================================================
Bigg Boss7: Armaan Kohli in Heaven
Food seems to be the biggest concern amongst everyone and this food issue leads to a fight in Bigg Boss house. Armaan Kohli who has worked hard to complete the task given by Bigg Boss had all his efforts in vain when his demand was not fulfilled and this created a tussle between Heaven and Hell Mates. Gauhar Khan was seen neglecting all the needs of hell mates and this created a new twist Where Gauhar khan and Arman Kohli changed the sides, on orders from Bigg Boss. While Gauhar Khan will be asked to move to Jahannum(hell) area of the Bigg Boss 7 house. Armaan Kohli to be shifted to Jannat.
Armaan Kohli gets a warm welcome as Tanissha put a tikka on his forehead. Gauhar,on the other hand was quite upset because the heaven-mates voted her out of Jannat. Jahannumwasis are asked to name a person who executed the task of turning the wheel in the best manner and they choose Armaan. On the other hand, Bigg Boss asks Jannatwasis to name a person who does not deserve to be in Jaanat and most of them voted for Gauhar.
Armaan Kohli Spokesperson Satish Reddy said, “Armaan is a very kind Person. He has worn people heart very easily and it has been proven in this show.”
–
–
Media Contacts:
Scribes INC- The PR Company
Satish Reddy
Mobile : 09167115564
Email : sateshreddy2013@gmail.com
Nilofer Ansari
Mobile : 07666989939
Email : niloferscribes@gmail.com
Abhishek Dubey
Mobile : 09699384240
Email : abhiscribesinc@gmail.com
====================================================================
Neetu and AB dance on KBC
It was a historic moment on the sets on Kaun Banega Crorepati as Neetu Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan danced together for the first time on television.
Neetu Kapoor along with Ranbir made an appearance on the show to promote their upcoming movie ‘Besharam’. Amitabh Bachchan was very excited to meet her actress of many movies and greeted her in a secret gesture that had Ranbir scratching his brains. Amitabh then recalled the days of shooting the song ‘Saara zamana’ at the Kolkata Stadium and how Neetu Kapoor panicked when a fight broke out. Neetu also revealed that putting lights on the costume was infact AB’s idea.
Later Amitabh invited Neetu to dance with him and both grooved to the song ‘Saara zamana’ much to the applause of the audience.
Catch Amitabh Bachchan and Neetu Kapoor dance to the song ‘Saara zamana’ this Sunday at 8:30pm only on Sony Entertainment Television
=====================================================================
Producers Kalyan Guha and Rupali Guha of Film Farm India hosted the premeire of their debut film ‘Narbachi Wadi they are makers of the hit shows running on Television Uttaran & Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se ,were the perfect hosts for the evening
The film is directed by ADITYA AJAY SARPOTDAR
Star Cast of the film – Dilip Prabhavalakar, Atul Parchure, Nitin Ratnaparakhi, Manoj Joshi, Manoj Patwardhan, Kishori Shahane
the guestes to wish rupali and kalyan guha present were – Gorgeous Pragrati mehra,Ayub khan ,Tina Dutta ,Rashmi Desai,Nandish Sandhu, Alok Nath , Arhaan Behl , Mansi Shrivastav, Akshat Gupta , Rucha Gujrati,gaurav gupta,Sai deodhar anand,shakti anand ,sai pranjpaye etc
It was a full house with accolades for the brilliant script and making ,the film is creating ripples already
SYNOPSIS
‘NARBACHI WAADI
As it is rightly said ‘facts are stranger than the fiction’… so true! Otherwise who would believe that a small time farmer with a tiny piece of land can not only survive the wrath of mighty ‘Zhamindaars of the town but make them move like puppets at his will’… unbelievable… yes… but its true and this is the story of ‘ Narba’s life!
In his late eighties also he is still fit and fine and fighting with all the mighty big-wigs in the town… his story goes like this so far….
Narba owns a small piece of land which he has cultivated into heaven. He loves his land like his own blood or his skin. He works hard years after years in his garden. The garden was everything for him. But one day the fortune of Narba takes a turn.
The cruel Zamindaar, Rangrao Khot sets his eyes on Narba’s garden and demands that garden from him. Narba just could not take this thought. He refuses flatly. And the Zamindaar cant take this ‘no’ and he goes berserk. He sends some goons to kill Narba and poor Narba has to flee for his dear life.
He runs away in a jungle where he meets a dacoit- Sattu Ramoshi, who has come there for hunting. He listens to Narba’s story and gives a threat to the Zamindaar. The Zamindaar can’t take this insult and commits suicide. And Narba comes back to his beloved garden.
Years pass by and the son of the Zamindaar- Malhari, is now ruling the town. And Narba is considerably old and frail.
Looking at his Narba’s state the Zamindaar’s son realizes that he would not live longer so he strikes a deal with Narba. He agrees to pay Narba a certain amount every month and in return he promises to name his garden in his name after his death. Realizing that he cannot match the Zamindaar in muscle or money power Narba accepts the proposition. And the son of the Zamindaar is extremely happy for fulfilling the dream of his father.
Years pass by and the money of the Zamindaar keeps on vanishing. He keeps preying to the gods that one day Narba would die and he would become the owner of the land. But there is no sign. Finally he proposes Narba to take poison and end his life. Now it’s really a tough time for old Narba.
What happens next? Does Narba take the poison? Does he end his life? Or as usual he becomes successful to defeat the biggest tyrant called ‘The death’?
This and many more questions would find their answers in a hilarious and thought provoking manner as the story of Narba and his fight against all odds unfolds!
I
–
–
CONCEPT NOTE
‘NARBACHI WAADI’
RELEASING 20TH SEPTEMBER 2013
As it is rightly said ‘facts are stranger than the fiction’… so true! Otherwise who would believe that a small time farmer with a tiny piece of land can not only survive the wrath of mighty ‘Zhamindaars of the town but make them move like puppets at his will’… unbelievable… yes… but its true and this is the story of ‘ Narba’s life!
In his late eighties also he is still fit and fine and fighting with all the mighty big-wigs in the town… his story goes like this so far….
Narba owns a small piece of land which he has cultivated into heaven. He loves his land like his own blood or his skin. He works hard years after years in his garden. The garden was everything for him. But one day the fortune of Narba takes a turn.
The cruel Zamindaar, Rangrao Khot sets his eyes on Narba’s garden and demands that garden from him. Narba just could not take this thought. He refuses flatly. And the Zamindaar cant take this ‘no’ and he goes berserk. He sends some goons to kill Narba and poor Narba has to flee for his dear life.
He runs away in a jungle where he meets a dacoit- Sattu Ramoshi, who has come there for hunting. He listens to Narba’s story and gives a threat to the Zamindaar. The Zamindaar can’t take this insult and commits suicide. And Narba comes back to his beloved garden.
Years pass by and the son of the Zamindaar- Malhari, is now ruling the town. And Narba is considerably old and frail.
Looking at his Narba’s state the Zamindaar’s son realizes that he would not live longer so he strikes a deal with Narba. He agrees to pay Narba a certain amount every month and in return he promises to name his garden in his name after his death. Realizing that he cannot match the Zamindaar in muscle or money power Narba accepts the proposition. And the son of the Zamindaar is extremely happy for fulfilling the dream of his father.
Years pass by and the money of the Zamindaar keeps on vanishing. He keeps preying to the gods that one day Narba would die and he would become the owner of the land. But there is no sign. Finally he proposes Narba to take poison and end his life. Now it’s really a tough time for old Narba.
What happens next? Does Narba take the poison? Does he end his life? Or as usual he becomes successful to defeat the biggest tyrant called ‘The death’?
This and many more questions would find their answers in a hilarious and thought provoking manner as the story of Narba and his fight against all odds unfolds!
=======================================================================
zoOm review show: the most influential of them all!
~The show that always gets 5 stars from its audience, crosses the 200 episode milestone~
National, September, 2013: zoOm, India’s number one Bollywood channel, is known for its glitzy content and keeping audiences up to date with the latest news and scoops. ‘The zoOm Review show’, completes its identity as the home to all things Bollywood by serving to its loyal viewers, reviews of tinsel town’s latest releases. Hosted by esteemed journalist and noted Bollywood expert Omar Qureshi, zoOm’s Editor-in-Chief, the show’s 200th episode will air this week – at 7.30 pm on Friday, 20th September. Launched in 2009, the most viewed movie review show on TV would now add a cherry to the cake, by also being the longest running one.
zoOm understands that the regular movie-goer is basically keen on knowing whether a movie is going to be value for money or not. The star-cast of the movie, their performances, its musical score, its item numbers, its most impactful scenes, an interesting or funny screenplay, the quality of its visuals – are some of the many factors that come together in determining its entertainment value. Rather than giving a critical discourse about a movie, ‘The zoOm Review Show’ sets things into perspective by breaking down the movie for the audience around these aspects and gives a very relatable and believable analysis.
Backed by his experience of more than 25 years, Omar is great at gauging the entertainment value of a movie and whether it is line with the pulse of the young audience – the biggest audience segment at the Box Office. For instance, while his peers on other channels, were speculative and gave a thumbs-down to ‘Rowdy Rathore’ and ‘Bol Bachchan’, Omar rated both the movies as ‘Very Good’. Both went on to become one of the biggest releases of the year, each grossing over a 100 cores and propelling the careers of Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan.
Not just the depth, but also the width of its reviews has been a strong point of The zoOm Review Show. Looking beyond the Bollywood releases alone, the show also reviews the big Hollywood releases of the week. Acknowledging the importance of music in a Bollywood flick, The zoOm Review Show also features a dedicated section where the music of upcoming releases is reviewed. For any Bollywood enthusiast, it is the first and only – complete review show on TV.
No wonder then that the show is consistently the most watched review show on TV compared to any other review show across Bollywood, News, Entertainment and Lifestyle channels.
The zoOm Review Show is also widely popular among the stars of the industry as well. On the completion of its 200th episode, congratulatory messages from the most loved stars of Bollywood poured in. Ileana D’cruz said, “Here’s congratulating Omar Qureshi and ‘The zoOm Review Show’ on its 200th episode. Here’s wishing you many many many more. Thank you for being very fair.” Sonakshi Sinha sent a message to all zoOm viewers saying “It is the one show where I get my reviews and the honest ones, so keep watching!” Singham Ajay Devgn in his signature light-hearted style quipped to Omar, “It’s been 200 episodes of zoOm Review Show and nobody’s killed you yet. So you’re living through it and I hope you keep surviving. You do a great job; just give a few more stars to my films.”
About zoOm:
zoOm, India’s No. 1 Bollywood channel, and a trendsetter in its genre, brings viewers closer to the biggest stars through the hottest entertainment news, features, countdowns, music, trends, celebrity interviews and reviews. zoOm is available across 28 countries worldwide besides heavy presence in the social media space making it the one stop shop for everything related to Bollywood.
About Times Television Network:
Times Television Network is part of India’s largest media conglomerate, The Times Group. It houses upscale brands including ET NOW – India’s No. 1 Business News channel; MOVIES NOW – India’s leading English Movies channel; ROMEDY NOW – a unique destination for Love and Laughter launching in India soon; TIMES NOW – India’s No. 1 English News channel; and zoOm – India’s No. 1 Bollywood channel. The network delivers segmented and differentiated content under one umbrella. It informs, entertains and engages over 100 million urban affluent viewers in India and is available in 45 countries across the globe.
For further information please contact:
Kripa Nayak/ Gitanjali Khatau
LinOpinion Public Relations
M: 9819826335/ 9833011128
E:Kripa.nayak@loweandpartners.com / Gitanjali.khatau@loweandpartners.com
Regards,
Gitanjali Khatau
Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New LinOp sig
=================================================================
Richa Chadda takes inspiration from Parveen Babi for her next.
Powerhouse actress Richa Chadda couldn’t be more excited as she steps into iconic diva Parveen Babi’s shoes for her next ,directed by Pooja Bhatt.
With the aim to get under the skin of her character ,Richa took inspiration from several icons in the 80′s especially Parveen Babi’s look in the dance number from Ameer Aadmi Gareeb Aadmi .
Talking about her look in the film says Richa, “My look in the movie is retro, with an 80s feel. I have referred to a lot of style icons from across the globe for it. I have big shoes to fill in as Parveen is known not only for her beauty and acting, but also for her sense of style and fashion”.
===========================================================
Lucky the First time…
Navin Batra’s Bold Directorial Debut ‘Super Model’ won the ‘Best Stylish Fashion Film’ Award from Haut Monde Fashion Institute, New Delhi
Director Navin Batra’s debut film ‘Real Life of a Super Model’ starring Veena Malik, Ashmit Patel, Jackie Shroff slated to release this 27th already won an award as the ‘Best Stylish Fashion Film’ Award from Haut Monde Fashion Institute, New Delhi.
Real Life of a Super Model, starring Jackie Shroff, Veena Malik, Ashmit Patel, Harsh Chhaya & others, a movie directed by Navin Batra produced by Ravi Ahlawat & Prem Gupta under the banner Maruti Movies – Fiji Pvt. Ltd., is a fashionable journey of common girls to becoming super models & a different twist in their lives when they get trapped in a controversy.
Navin Batra sure is basking in the glory since its first ever venture has yielded the title of the’ Best Stylish Fashion Film’ from Haut Monde Fashion Institute, he mentions, “It is probably because of all the stylish videos I have directed in my past and it helped me incorporate in my film. Who wouldn’t like the fact of being appreciated in my very first venture? It is not like I have Bollywood’s biggest stars but our team has done all that it takes to be a big movie. The story line is that of a super model, the movie had to be stylish & hence the nomination. I am proud, the entire team of Super Model is proud & awaiting its release.”
We are quite sure that Super Model…has a lot to offer…Well done Navin!!!
–
–
Mansi Mehta
Piicture N Kraft
19/101 Mhada Complex,Oshiwara Garden Lane,New Link Road,
Andheri (West) Mumbai-400053
Email-parulcpnk@gmail.com & roofiya@picturenkraft.com
Tel Nos.9833577407/ 9004136155 / 022 -22926509
=================================================================
92.7 big fm delhi CELEBRATES BIRTHDAYS OF the musical legends LATA MANGESHKAR AND ASHA BHOSLE – with sureela september
THIS MONTH, ‘BOLLYWOOD KA SALAAM, ASHA AUR LATA KE NAAM’
92.7 BIG FM to HUNT ‘Delhi’s Asha Aur Lata’ IN an EXCITING SINGING TALENT CONTEST
Delhi, September 19, 2013: September is considered the sweetest month in the Indian music industry as the country’s most loved singing sisters were born during the month. Celebrating the lives and voices that have charmed millions of people for decades, 92.7 BIG FM has christened the special month Sureela September -Bollywood ka Salaam, Asha aur Lata ke naam. With this property, the station launches a host of activities to honour two of the most respected playback singers who have been India’s glory and pride for countless years with the message – Chahe jitney bhi naye singers aaye…Lata-Asha Hit the, Hit Rahenge.
The campaign will air exciting celebrity capsules on Lataji and Ashaji, playing some of the most special songs from HMV Records along with exclusive bytes from bollywood celebrities such as Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rahman, Jaya Bachchan, Bhappi Lahiri, Kailash Kher, Abhijeet, Alka Yagnik, Kajol, Anup Jalota, Suresh Wadkar, etc. Apart from these celebs, 92.7 BIG FM will also air archived bytes of legendary stars like Madan Mohan, Kalyanjee, Noorjahan, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Yash Chopra, Nargis, Smita Patil, etc.
92.7 BIG FM will also run a trivia contest, where the winners will be invited for qualifiers to be held in different malls of Delhi NCR. Ten finalists will be chosen from the qualifiers and compete in the final round which will be held on September 29th. Two of Delhi’s best singers will be chosen and given the title of ‘Delhi’s Asha Aur Lata’. The winners will receive an opportunity to be part of the Sureela September with RJs at the 92.7 BIG FM Delhi studios for a day. The network will also reward the winners with an exciting prize and certificate.
Commenting on the celebrations, Mr. Ashwin Padmanabhan, Business Head – 92.7 BIG FM, said, “Millions of people all over the world are grateful to Lataji and Ashaji for adding something that is so special, to our lives. The sisters have enriched our hearts with some of the most beautiful songs the world has heard. It is our honour to celebrate their birth anniversaries through ‘Sureela September – Bollywood ka Salaam, Asha aur Lata ke naam’. Owning to the success of the stationality ‘Hit The Hit Rahenge, ’Delhi’s Asha Aur Lata’ is our endeavour to present to listeners with the perfect entertainment experience of timeless musical pieces. We are hopeful that our listeners will enjoy the month and together, honour the singing queens of India.”
“The title ‘Delhi’s Asha Aur Lata’ aims at encouraging Delhi’s hidden singers to come out and exhibit their their singing talent. The show will present an opportunity to women from all over the city and give listeners an enjoyable experience as well. We believe the show will go a long way in consolidating our position to serve the music interest of the audiences by playing evergreen retro classics”, he added.
September will always carry a lot of significance as the legendary singers were born in the same month four years apart. Sureela September is an initiative by 92.7 BIG FM to honour India’s most loved singing stars.
__________________________________________________
ndation Launch on Friday 27th September Coincides with the Annual Free Festival to Unite London on Sunday 29th September
18th, September 2013, London: Vikas Swarup, diplomat and the author of the international bestseller Q & A, which was adapted into the multi-BAFTA and Academy Award winning film Slumdog Millionaire, will be joined by 100 children for the Launch of The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF), a UK based non-profit, secular organisation that recognises the importance of inter-community dialogue and acceptance as the bedrock of community cohesion and understanding.
Taking place in one of London’s most diverse areas, Southall, on Friday 27th September 2013, Vikas Swarup will participate in a procession uniting over a hundred students from various schools across London to carry the first Torch of Unity. The event reflects TUFF’s 2013 focus on Youth, with the core belief being that in order to sow the seeds of respect and mutual understanding for each other early, it is vital to connect with the younger generation – the ‘voices of tomorrow’.
Vikas Swarup’s debut novel, Q & A, tells the story of how a penniless waiter in Mumbai becomes the biggest quiz show winner in history. Critically acclaimed in India and abroad, this international bestseller has been translated into 43 different languages. It was also shortlisted for the Best First Book by the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize and won South Africa’s Exclusive Books Booker Prize 2006, as well as the Prix Grand Public at the 2007 Paris Book Fair. It was voted winner of the Best Travel Read (Fiction) at the Heathrow Travel Product Award 2009.
The book, and later its film adaptation, was testament to the fact that certain social situations in society such as stratification leads to pressures amongst the youth. Speaking about his participation in the launch of TUFF, Vikas Swarup says: “This is a very worthwhile project and I am absolutely delighted to have been invited”.
The launch coincides with the third annual Unity of Faith Festival, taking place on Sunday 29th September 2013 in Southall Park. With over 30,000 individuals expected to attend, the festival provides London’s multi-cultural community from all backgrounds and age groups, an opportunity to connect, break the barriers of misunderstanding and prejudice. Individuals will unite together against a backdrop of free entertainment, food, drink and social engagement; building up a groundswell of support to the message of UNITY and thus creating ‘Awareness’ about the concept of having FAITH in each other.
As part of TUFF’s ‘Reach Out’ programme, long term and sustainable initiatives are being considered with Schools and Universities to discuss the Unity of Faiths concept with plans to invite learned speakers to converse with and inspire the younger generation. TUFF will also hold a unique International Conference later this year, to be attended by international thought-leaders in the fields of empowerment, humanity and social cohesion, advocators of political and social dialogue for positive change, and personalities across entertainment, sport, popular culture and business. The purpose of the event is to provide a unique platform for ‘Dialogue’, to convey and share ideas and set actions for Unity in communities. Details of forthcoming programmes will be announced during the Festival weekend.
A response to the increased dissonance, cultural and religious divide that has estranged communities nationally and globally, TUFF, acknowledged by President Barack Obama and HRH The Queen, was launched with the mission to UNITE people and communities through the common factor of Faith, irrespective of religious belief, cultural or social backgrounds, and to subsequently create a more stable, tolerant and cooperative future for all. TUFF was the pioneering vision of the founders: Ms. Anna Prior, a former art dealer from Mayfair; Dr. Shamender Talwar, a Social Psychologist from West London and Mr G.S. Malhi, a successful entrepreneur from Southall, who joined them later.
Speaking about the launch of TUFF, the Founders say: “We believe through setting up initiatives at a community and grass-root level, we can build up a groundswell of support and action to the concept of having Faith in each other.
This launch will not only witness the lighting of the inaugural Unity Flame, but will also set alight the conscious Flame of Unity to unite minds all around; igniting and launching various grass root projects for social cohesion and Unity in the Community”.
The TUFF Torch Ceremony on Friday 27th September takes place at The Centre, 1 – 23 Merrick Road, Southall, London, UB1 4AU. The Unity of Faith Festival, a completely free event, takes place in Southall Park on Sunday 29th September.
-Ends-
For further information, please contact:
Natasha Mudhar
Sterling Media
T: +44 (20) 7801 0077
E: natasha@sterlingmedia.co.uk
===========================================================================
Sonakshi Sinha admits having a crush on Krissh!
~ zoOm makes Sonakshi Sinha blush this weekend on zoOm’s Superstar Weekends~
She’s Cute! She’s Bold! She’s Shatrughan Sinha’s darling girl! Sonakshi may have been dressed in red pants but seems like this color filled her face way more during her rendezvous with Omar. This week, catch the glam girl as she spills the beans on her Sonakshi Sinha’s show line-up for Superstar Weekends- Saturday Ø Your Likes-11am Ø Superstar Songs-4:30pm Ø zoOm it!-6pm Ø Nau-tanki-8pm Ø Encounter with Omar-9pm most embarrassing moments till date on zoOm’s Superstar Weekends!
Sonakshi may want her biography to be titled as ‘The Best Secret Keeper’ but this Dabangg girl let out her well kept secrets on her first date to the naughtiest pranks played and unimaginable fantasies only on zoOm!
From prank calling a friend as a teacher interested in him to blatantly telling a guy to buzz off due to lack of interest in him; this Rowdy Sinha reveals it all!
If you aren’t intrigued already, this bindaas babe doesn’t stop just there! What happens when your father opens the door to find your entire room covered with pictures of the hunk you’re crushing on? Catch Sonakshi as she unveils the Pandora’s Box that exposes her feelings towards one of hottest and sexiest star in the industry- Hrithik Roshan and her daddy’s reaction to the same! Missing this naughty secretive episode is indeed unimaginable!
To know more about your cherished actor watch Glam up presents Superstar Weekends powered by Levis, this Saturday, 21st September 2013 only on zoOm!
Regards,
Gitanjali Khatau
Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New LinOp sig
GITANJALI KHATAU
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
================================================================
Ranbir goes ‘Badtameez’ on KBC
Ranbir Kapoor kept up to the title of his upcoming film ‘Besharam’ by doing some Badtameezi on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Now before you guys get any thought here’s the entire story.
Ranbir along with mother Neetu Kapoor visited the sets of KBC to promote their upcoming flick ‘Besharam’. The set was abuzz with girls delighted to see Ranbir amongst them. Ranbir then invited few girls on the stage and danced with them on the song ‘Badtameez dil’. The girls were more than delighted to share the stage with Ranbir and could not stop blushing.
Catch Ranbir Kapoor dance on ‘Badtameez dil’ this Sunday this Sunday at 8:30pm only on Sony Entertainment Television
============================================================
From Ishq Vishq to Phata Poster Nikhla Hero .. The Shahid Kapoor – Tips Konnection
Shahid Kapoor who made his Bollywood debut with Tips’ Ishq Vishq has a long-standing equation with the production house , who was responsible for his launch – Post his debut,Shahid then went on to be part of 2 other films – Fida and Kismat Konnection and now marks his return to the production house with Rajkumar Santoshi’s Phata Poster Nikhla Hero also starring Ileana D’cruz.
The actor who has been a favorite with the producers,couldn’t be happier ,having worked with them yet again – Says Shahid Kapoor, “ Working on a Tips film will always be special to me since I did my very first film with them which turned out to be a huge success.We are working together yet again ,about 10 years after my debut and Phata Poster in ways celebrates that association- From wanting to be a hero in real life – to essaying the character of one in reel life”.
Adds producer Ramesh Taurani, “Tips shares a great equation with ShahidKapoor.He is one of the most talented actors not to mention a top-ranked performer.For Phata Poster Nikla Hero we needed an actor who would do justice to the enthusiasm the role required, a great actor,performer,dancer with a larger-than-life screen presence and Shahid fit the bill”.
Starring Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D’Cruz , Ramesh Taurani’s Phata Poster Nikhla Hero directed by Rajkumar Santoshi is scheduled to release 20th September 2013.
==================================================================
CRIME PATROL– DELHI BUS GANG RAPE CASE (PART I)
Saturday, September 21, 2013
This episode is the first of two-episode chronicle of the recent `much in debate’ Delhi Gangrape case in Delhi. The shameful and damning incident occurred on the fateful night of 16th of December 2012 when the victim Suhasi (23) boarded a private bus (that otherwise ferries school children) on her way home to Munirka along with her boyfriend nilesh, unaware that six drunkards, perverts were waiting for a prey inside. These men including the driver Mohan Singh, his brother Manoj Singh, their friends, Ravi Kaushik, Hansraj Malik, Govind Singh and Chhotu first began to pass lewd remarks at the sole passenger couple Suhasi and nilesh the moment the bus left Munirka. nilesh reacted as expected and this gave the men a chance to get physical with nilesh and soon they beat and bundled him up at one corner of the bus and and pounced on Suhasi like savages. All this was happening in the moving bus with tinted fglass and its curtains closed and lights off and a defiant Suhasi resisting the brutes as long as she could. Enraged with her resistance the six men take out their vengeance on her. They first took turns to rape her and then beat and shoved her with iron rods. in the most unthinkable, unimaginable, indescribable manner. The six men after having satiated their savage thirst threw off nilesh and Suhasi near the Mahipalpur flyover and drive off. At 11.30 pm, 2 hours after they boarded the bus, badly injured Suhasi and nilesh were spotted by two passersby, who informed the nearest PCR Van, who eventually sent them to the Safdarjung Hospital. The Vasant Vihar police in the meanwhile set off to find the assailants and the bus on the basis of the description given by nilesh. The investigating police also gathered information from a carpenter Rakesh Dhawan who was assaulted and looted by those six men who later raped Suhasi in the same. Little did the police realize at that time that they were dealing with an incident that was going to snowball into a modern day revolution that will force both the government and society to realize enough is enough?
CRIME PATROL– DELHI BUS GANG RAPE CASE (PART II)
Sunday, September 22, 2013
In tonights episode, the victim Suhasi (23) was raped and assaulted by the six men in a moving bus and little did the police realize that they were dealing with an incident that was going to snowball into a modern day revolution that will force both the government and society to realize enough is enough.. ..Ever since the admission in the hospital Suhasi’s condition was deteriorating with every passing minute but she was conscious and providing details as to what happened to her amidst multiple operations being performed on her. In the meanwhile the bus driver and one of the main culprits Mohan Singh was arrested and other members of his gang were to follow suit soon. But the most important development was that the anger among youth of India, as the news of this ghastly crime was slowly spreading all over, was silently but decisively brewing. The plight of Suhasi had touched every heart as if the gore of the crime roused anger inside everyone. Sensing the pulse of the people, political leaders began rushing to the hospital to offer their token of concern and a promise of justice. But this time the anger of the people was beyond the imagination of any politician. Without any prejudiced thoughts or any political agenda the youth of the country was just not ready to tolerate no more apathy and indifference from the establishment. Their anger soon galvanized into an full-blown impromptu movement undeterred of police barricades, teargas shells, water canon or police lathi-charge By the evening of 21st December, 2012, four days after the ghastly crime, all the six culprits were in police custody but the flip side was that the innocent victim Suhasi was losing the battling for her life. She had suffered a cardiac arrest and was on life support. Her deteriorating condition couple with the pressure mounted by protestors, forced the Government to airlift her to a Hospital in Singapore for specialized treatment but she couldn’t sustained her brave battle and died on December 29, 13 days after the assault. The movement that began with the plight of Suhasi is still on even after her death and her sacrifice is expected to bring a watershed change in our approach to safeguard our sisters against crimes as heinous as rape and stringent punishment possibly a death penalty to those who bring humanity to shame.
Tune in to Sony Entertainment Television on 21st and 22nd July @ 11pm
==============================================================================
Varun Dhawan launches Well Zone™ ‘s PUMPSTART
Gen-X star Varun Dhawan who was recently roped in as the face of Well Zone™’s Pumpstart launched the revolutionary fitness campaign at a popular 5 star in the suburbs yesterday.
Pumpstart ,envisioned by Dr. Sreedhar Potarazu,an international visionary in the business of medicine , looks to encourage people to get over excuses and get into action.
Said Dr.Sreedhar V.Potarazu, Well Zone™, “ We are extremely happy to have Varun Dhawan support the campaign which looks to revolutionize fitness in the country. Ramesh Dembla and myself look to bridging the gap between fashion,fitness and passion and improving the current health scenario of the country”.
Says designer Ramesh Dembla, “I’m very excited to associate with the campaign and Well Zone™ – Varun Dhawan represents the youth of today and is extremely health conscious himself ,making him a perfect fit for the campaign”.
On the occasion said Varun Dhawan, “Pumpstart is a dance and exercise routine essentially called Dancercise which is set up by choreographer Remo and Dr which involves 13 core muscles of the body. 13 core muscles Pectorials, Deltoids, to name the major muscles like the shoulder blade and chest muscles acting as a warm up. It involves the whole body and not just one part of the body”.
The campaign looks to leverage celebrities and partner brands to engage consumers as active participants in better managing their health and wellness as they introduce Pumpstart –a ground-breaking 5 minute dance routine that flexes 13 major muscle groups in the body.
Dilshad Patel was brought on board as a movement therapist to ensure that the 13 major muscle groups were exercised adequately, adding therapeutic elements into the choreography to make PumpStart more meaningful.Choreographed by Remo ,the dance routine looks to spark off a new trend and a new wave of health in the country backed by the best in the business.
===========================================================================
First Bollywood movie filmed at 10 Janpath
The upcoming movie Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan has become the first Indian movie to be shot at 10 Janpath, New Delhi. No other movie has ever been shot at this high profile location. Interestingly, this movie was also shot at former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri’s native town – Phoolpur. Some important scenes were filmed at Anand Bhavan too. There are many firsts attached with this movie with a shoot also planned at Tashkent, the place where Lal Bahadur Shastri was found dead. Om Puri, Rati Agnihorti, Prem Chopra, Rishi Butani, Akhilesh Jain, Jatin Khurana star in this movie which is produced by Madan Lal Khurana, Seema Chakerverty, Pankaj Dua under the banner of Victorious Enterprises. It is directed by Milan Ajmera while story and screenplay is written by Dhiraj Mishra.
Warm Regards,
Ashwani Shukla
Altair Media
Public Relation | Media Planner | Movie Marketing | Content Syndication
Cell: (+91) 9892236954
BB pin : 324D1A13
Skype: ashwinskl
Connect: LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter
Find us : Official Website | IMDB | Bollywood Hungama
=======================================================================
Amazon.in makes its debut in fashion and lifestyle with the launch of two new stores: Fashion Jewellery and Watches
Offers India’s largest jewellery and watches selection with over 27,500 products from more than 180 brands
Customers will enjoy Free Delivery on all orders Fulfilled by Amazon and 30-day returns on all purchases from these stores
Mumbai, September 19, 2013– Amazon.in today announced its entry into the fashion & lifestyle categories with the launch of two new stores: Fashion Jewellery and Watches. The collection on www.amazon.in featuring over 27,500 products from more than 180 brands and designers is the largest selection of fashion jewellery and watches in India – online or offline.
“We are thrilled to offer India’s largest selection of fashion jewellery and watches in one place, and bring the Amazon experience to customers – vast selection, low prices, convenient and trustworthy shopping,” said Amit Agarwal, Vice President and Country Manager, Amazon India. “We are especially excited to start serving fashion designers and boutique stores of all sizes in India by providing them with nationwide platform to showcase their creations.”
Fashion up with Amazon.in
Customers will be spoilt for choice with the Fashion Jewellery store offering more than 22,000 styles and stunning designs across necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, jewellery sets, anklets, cufflinks and more with prices starting at Rs. 49.
The store curated in close partnership with designers, stylists and merchants allows customers to conveniently shop a broad assortment of designs by different styles including Work, casual, Party, Ethnic, Formal, and more; by collections such as Peal, Silver, and Traditional; and even by Designers. This coupled with easy to use refinements enables customers to filter through the vast selection of choices and find the perfect piece that suits their needs for any occasion, style, and price point.
Narendra Kumar, renowned Fashion Designer and Creative Head, Amazon India, who has played a key part in putting together the collection, said, “ We have been very passionate about offering an eclectic collection. Designs range from international to tribal, from spunky to ethnic from established brands to new designers and all of these at great prices. Every month we will present a special trendy collection. Check out this month’s Haute new Ethno mod look with old and colourful pieces, where East meets the west.”
The specially curated Designer Store hosts an extensive and exclusive collection of jewellery from a broad spectrum of designers; Isharya, a California based designer who mixes Hollywood chic with Indian sensibilities; ‘Valliyan’ by Nitya Arora, a Mumbai based designer whose pieces have a sculptural textured quality, entirely handcrafted in India, and every piece is one of a kind; Bansri, Mumbai based designer featuring international couture styles; ‘Maya’, by Rosalind Pereira, Mumbai based designer whose collection is inspired by Indian tribal designs; ‘Made by M’, by Mansi Choksi, funky designer pieces using myriad of stones; ‘Dhora’ from Jaipur based designers Aavriti Jain & Siddharth Daspan, showcasing Indian Karigari with Indian designs; ‘Karmik Kabira’ by Delhi based designer Vandana Dewan, blending modern architectural form with a splash of Art Deco boldness; and ‘Raya’ by Vijetha R who fuses contemporary style with traditional stone work. Designers and boutique stores of all sizes across India now have access to a national platform to showcase their creations and grow their business.
Commenting on the launch, Designer Nitya Arora from Valliyan said, “ Costume jewellery is relatively new for Indian market and in my 5 years of experience I have tried to reach out & educate customers. My efforts have been limited by geographical boundaries and lack of strong avenues. Amazon.in is now opening avenues and markets for me and making it easy for me to reach out to so many people which I wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise. I am excited to showcase my products here.”
With over 130 brands including established brands like Gitanjali, Peora, Diovanni, Pretty Women, Sia, Toniq and exclusive offerings from designer brands, the Fashion Jewellery store truly offers customers with unmatched selection and convenience
The Watches store offers the latest assortment of over 5500 products from more than 50 leading brands including Casio, Timex, Titan, Fastrack, Fossil, Esprit, Tommy Hilfiger, Sonata, Citizen, Disney, Diesel, DKNY, Guess and more. The collection features watches for men, women and children, across fashion, dress, casual, sports, and classic ranges. Amazon.in also has the largest collection of sports watches which include, running, outdoors, fitness and chrono sports watches. Customers will find the curated Gift Selection especially convenient to find the perfect gift for anyone and for all budgets.
To help customers choose from this large selection and find products as per their needs, Amazon.in provides detailed product information, options to shortlist products by styles, occasions, band materials, movement types, case shapes price, customer reviews from Amazon.com, and personalized recommendations. Customers can shop assured that all watches sold on Amazon.in come with a warranty applicable in India.
As with all purchases on Amazon.in, customers can shop with confidence and benefit from a safe and secure ordering experience, convenient electronic payments, no-risk hassle-free returns policy, Amazon’s 24×7 customer service support, and a globally recognized a