Tulip August Issue 2022

HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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EXCLUSIVE

Humans Behind Lenses

FEATURE

All About Pawsitive Pets

FASHION An Archive Of Handloom

special ON THE COVER

Customized Selection Of Gifts

The Charismatic

MEENAKSHII CHAUDHARY

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HYDERABAD’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

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CEO Ansar Ahmed Bilgrami PUBLISHER & EDITOR Esam Ahmed Bilgrami MARKETING HEAD Md. Abdul Rahman MANAGING EDITOR Masooma Fatima COPY EDITOR Jessica David GRAPHIC DESIGNER Peram Srija Reddy CONTRIBUTERS Sindhura Repaka, Auriel Hashmi, Sanjana Gupta Taduri, Vaishnavi Maloth PHOTOGRAPHER Erigi Narsing Rao SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPER Anupriya Vazir CIRCULATION HEAD Md. Faheem Siddiqui CLIENT SERVICE EXECUTIVE Thakur Pramod Singh ADMINISTRATION Bhavna Sharma PUBLICATION CONSULTANT Raghurama Raju Kalidindi For Advertisements Call : 040- 42407214 / 8121582682 www.tulipmag.com RNI No. APENG/2010/33719 Edited, Printed, Published & Owned by : Esam Ahmed Bilgrami # 3-5-121/E/1/6/2/A, Ramkote, Street No. 3, Haseen Villa, Hyderabad - 500001, Telangana And Printed at Caxton Offset Pvt. Ltd. 11-5-416/3,Redhills, Lakdikapool, Hyderabad-500004, Telangana Published at Bilgrami Media Publication. # 1-8-308/2/2, Haseen Plaza, Near Modi Ford Showroom, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500016.

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Publisher and Executive Editor’s Note: We make every effort to publish the magazine that is informative, entertaining and free of errors. We regret any omissions or inaccuracies, which are entirely unintentional. Please do bring to our notice any article that may be incorrect, or any photograph erroneously published. Also, we would be pleased to include any article or photograph that warrants our attention. We believe in the spirit of this city and its lively people and do hope our content bring only smiles on our reader’s face. As TULIP - AUGUST, 2022 always, your suggestions are welcome.

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CONTENTS Cover Courtesy: On the Cover Meenakshii Chaudhary Styled by: Riecha Mallick Outfit by: Reema Anand Shot by: Jeet Gohil HMU by: Athira Thakkar

18.LIFESTYLE Over a Cappuccino with Andleeb Zaidi Simple can be bold.

21.CUISINE Gourmet cooking meets DIY

27.EXCLUSIVE Humans behind lenses

48.COVER STORY The Charismatic - Meenakshii Chaudhary

51.FASHION An archive of handlooms

58.FEATURE Pawsitive pets make everything better - pet care World’s largest walk in wardrobe

64.BEAUTY Let’s care more for our skin this monsoon

68.SPECIAL A customized selection of gifts

75.TRAVEL Jodhpur - The blue city of India

EDITOR’S DESK AUGUST

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ear Readers, Hope you’re doing well and having a good time because we definitely are having a great time having curated a fun-filled and power-packed August edition for you.

The stories of this month include Do-ItYourself Meal kits, that make cooking Restaurant-style food at home a simple affair.

The special section that is all about gifting is sure to bring a smile to your face. We also have an elaborate article about various kinds of gifting to give to your loved ones.

The highlight of the entire edition would be the photography article featuring various talents of different genres from Hyderabad. Read on to know their success stories.

On the cover, we have Meenakshii Chaudhary- A beauty with a lot of brains. Go through the fun-filled interview to know more about her. Apart from this, watch out for articles about the current skincare routine tips given by experts, pet care plus grooming all about pets, Famous Handloom styles of Telangana, Worlds Largest walking closet in Hyderabad and much more to your joy.

This issue is sure to ignite your heart, we have got a ton of exciting stuff within these pages.

Happy Reading!

Esam Ahmed Bilgrami

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| WHATS HAPPENING

A GLITZY NIGHT OF 75 DEGREE WEST The launch of a swank new bar and kitchen, 75 Degree West in the upcoming new residential area, Kokapet, was organised by Sofiya Events. The bar and kitchen is owned

by Rajeev Agarwal. With interiors done by Ameet Mirpuri, 75 offers a chic ambience, a live kitchen that serves delicious food and a flowing bar. The event was held recently over dinner and drinks. It was attended by the likes of Yelman and Aslehan Okan, Consul General and First Lady Turkish Consulate, Dr Sunil Kapoor, Dr Surender Ugale, Ananya and Anirban Simlai, Vaishali Bisht, Dushyant Reddy and a lot of new faces from the ex-pat community. Guests had a lot of fun over food and drinks.

Sofiya

Rajeev & Dushyant with a friend

Omer & Shikha

Savyasachi & Yasna

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THE LABYRINTH LAKEFRONT The Labyrinth Lakefront is a serene restaurant with a lake view of Gandipet lake and is the best hangout location for all nature lovers. With a soothing vibe and spacious setting spread in an indoor and outdoor setting, the Labyrinth Lakefront is a heavenly place to be in. Every corner is beautifully compiled and decorated in a bohemianthemed space with hanging lanterns and lit-up trees and a glasshouse café. As you have the perfect meals under the cool tree shades, you’ll feel as if you are in Goa. It is a great place to relax and forget all your worries. It is pet friendly and you can get the best sunset view. Reservations are mandatory and you can do it on their website.

Timings: Monday: 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Tuesday to Friday: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm Saturday – Sunday: Only by reservations.

Address: Near Meluha International School, Gandipet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500075, India Approximate price: Around Rs. 2000 for two.

Instagram: @thelabyrinthlakefront Website: www.thelabyrinthlakefront.com

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F HOUSE

India’s first fashion house by Fashion TV is now in Hyderabad offering an amalgamation of luxury fashion and food. The F in the F House stands for all things flamboyant.

You can experience a lavish dining and entertaining time. A glorious expanse with sophisticated interiors and immaculate vibes, this place exudes extravagance. It has both indoor and outdoor options, every inch bedecked with intricate fashion details and everywhere you walk feels like a runway. The Madonna Diamond Lounge, Cocktail Bar, and a cozy backyard garden fabricate magic in the space. The menu is creatively made with cuisines from around the world like Continental, Italian, Asian, and American; and curated cocktails. You can rent the space for special events for an enriching musical and entertaining experience.

Timings: 12 pm – 11:30 pm.

Address: Plot No.788, Rd Number 36, CBI Colony, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033.

Approximate Price: Rs. 2000 for two.

Instagram: @fhousehyderabad Contact for Reservations: 7893939384

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ROAST24SEVEN The first café in Hyderabad to be open around the clock is now open by Roast the Caffeine Capital. For all the night owls, coffee workers, night shift workers, and late-night studies, this is the perfect place to be. The mellow interiors are full of subtle and beautiful colour schemes with seating for around 200 people making it more welcoming. They offer a diverse menu of starters, main courses, desserts and coffee of over 30 varieties, gelatos, croissants, bread, and Indian food. Their Cold Coffee and Desserts are popular and relished. With indoor and outdoor seats, you can work comfortably here. It is a pet-friendly café.

Timings: 6 am – 4 am.

Address: 42, 44, Plot No: 25, Sy no 18 & 19, behind Vyshnavi Cynosure, Telecom Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032.

Approximate Price: Rs. 750 for two.

Instagram: @roast24seven

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MINYU

Minyu is the latest Pan-Asian outlet and the most ideal place for Chinese food lovers. If you wish to taste the authentic flavours of Asia, Minyu offers varied food options constituting Chinese and Thai cuisines as well as seafood. Their menu is affordable and diverse and assorted of soups, starters, main courses, and desserts. They proffer their guests a calming jasmine tea as a welcome drink and the food follows. They have a unique concept of serving non-vegetarian food on black plates and vegetarian food on blue plates. One of the most liked dishes is the Minyu Triple Delight. The seating is indoor and the perfect place for family dine-outs. The takeaway is available.

Timings: 12 pm – 12 am.

Address: Metropole Apartments, Plot no. 5 & 6, Image Gardens Rd, Silicon Valley, Madhapur, Telangana 500081 Approximate Price: Rs. 1500 for two.

Instagram: @minyu.hyderabad

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CAFESTRY Cafestry is the first ever 2D Café in Hyderabad. It is a oneof-a-kind cafe and you will feel like you are in the world of cartoons when you step into this place. It is an indoor cum outdoor hangout. The indoors is artistically designed in a monochromatic tone with flat line sketches creating an illusion of the space being two-dimensional. The outdoor space is contrastingly different with retro vibes and natureinspired décor like bamboo fences and creepers hanging.

This space has a live screening of sports, games, and puzzles to entertain you. The menu consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food of continental, Italian, and Thai cuisines as well as non-alcoholic drinks. There is a happy hours menu available from Monday to Friday from 11 am to 4 pm and live music on weekends.

Address: 1st Floor, Plot, 654, Defence Colony Rd, Hill Top Colony, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad, Telangana 50009.

Approximate Price: Rs. 600 – 800 for two.

Instagram: @cafestryhyd Contact for reservation: 9032660260

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TASCA BAR AND KITCHEN

This one is for the party players and melomaniacs.

Tasca has a huge bar with a grand collection of alcohol and a menu of Asian, Continental, and North Indian cuisines. They’ve recently introduced a brunch service available every Sunday from 12 – 4 pm. It’s spacious and spread in an indoor and outdoor area. The ambiance is classy, chic, and opulent.

There is live music on the weekends. An exquisite place where you can drink away all your worries for a while.

Timings: 11 am – 11:30 pm.

Address: Plot No. 54, A-1, H.No.8-23/1, Osman Sagar Rd, Kokapet, Gandipet, Telangana 500075.

Approximate Price: Rs. 1900 for two.

Instagram: @ tascabarandkitchen Contact for reservation: 91549 59955

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THIRD WAVE COFFEE IS NOW IN HYDERABAD TWC, a Bangalore-based coffee chain launched not one but two outlets in Hyderabad. A spacious flagship store in Film Nagar and a grab n go menu at the airport store offers items like Chocolate and Vanilla Parcels, Piri Piri Chicken Ciabatta, Tomato & Cheese Pinwheel with some Jain options like Paneer wrap & Paneer Bhurji Croissant apart from their signature in-house coffees. The Premium coffee brand has built a loyal community of coffee lovers through its 50 + cafes located all over India including cities like Bengaluru, Pune, Conoor, Mumbai and Delhi since its launch in 2016. Third Wave Coffee’s flagship outlet in Hyderabad is a beautiful setup, suited for casual coffee dates to working from an outdoor situation. With both outdoor and indoor seating, our favourite has to be the cosy couch corner that also has a wall shelf full of books and games.

The cafe emanates a cozy warmth with its beige and offwhite interiors and the sensory aroma of coffee welcoming each visitor. Third Wave Coffee is the brainchild of three young coffee aficionados-Sushant Goel, Ayush Bathwal and Anirudh Sharma, who travelled across several Arabica coffee estates across North Karnataka in 2016 to find the perfect coffee brew for the Indian palate. Third Wave Coffee operates its own fully equipped training centre where coffee beans are roasted, brewed, and developed into bespoke blends. The brand has introduced in India, by the ‘Third Wave Movement’ that is dedicated to providing highquality coffee brewed to perfection from farm to cup.

Address: Third Wave Coffee, MVPR building Film Nagar. Jubilee hills

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ANDLEEB KOMAL ZAIDI BALDWA A 24 years old model based She is the founder of in Hyderabad. A graduate in Bleu Condoms, nonaccessories designingafrom NIFT, toxic condom brand that Hyderabad.

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about breaking stereotypes andModel? pushing How did you become a Fashion While I was pursuing my education at NIFT, I was a very shy girl. I Used to and feelthe insecureconversation about being tall and skinny but my seniors used to scout me all the time for their photography assignments. One fine day, few on ofcreating my seniors signed awareness me up for the Femina Miss India audition. They convinced me that I would prove my worthiness on a national platform and so I did.

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started scoring good modelling assignments. That’s how a camera-shy girl who couldn’t even walk in heels entered the world of fashion.

What is a typical day like in your life?

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Well, I suppose a typicaltoday starts with my kids! I love My dreamsome is to work myself be morning my own boss in five years down spending time for with themand in the before the lane.to work. Once in the office, I love a cup of Assam heading

tea and start my calls for the day. Some, with our research What is a typical day like in your life? team and scientists working on our patented products On a typical day, when I’m not shooting I wake up around 9 am and and cooking up something new! prepare my breakfast which is usually fruits with toast and coffee. After I Ilike to cleaning unwind amy little during lunch, with a quick finish house, I grab a light lunch andwalk then head out to the and some fresh air.

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on our business model and after all the goals for the day have been accomplished, I cuddle with my cats while watching K-dramas until I fall asleep. On the day of shoots, I wake up around 4 or 5 am, grab my coffee and head out to the shooting location.

What does it take to be successful in the field you excel in?

It takes a lot of physical as well as mental strength to excel in the competitive and ever-changing industry of fashion but one of the most important things which help to survive the cut-throat competition is being self-aware. If you know how you feel and what you want at a particular time in your life, you will be able to prepare yourself mentally and physically for the challenges to come.

What do you do in your free time?

I go to nearby cafes and sip hot coffee while chilling with my friends when I want to be out on my day off. When I’m at home, I love being creative and creating something new or just taking a nap with my forever lazy cats.

Tell us a funny incident which happened to you?

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What’s on your bucket list to do?

I would like to swim with sharks someday!

What do you do in your leisure time?

I love to spend my free time with my kids and read as much as I can. I like to keep informed about what’s happening in women’s health and discussions around the sexual discourse.

Tell us a funny incident which happened with you?

I end up forgetting names sometimes and that puts me in quite a few funny situations, so working on that.

In today’s time and generation people are more open about sex compared to earlier times how do you feel about it?

I feel that more and more people are understanding that sex isn’t just about pleasure and excitement but also a discussion with the mature subject matter. Ranging from consent to the agency of our bodies, there has been significant growth in how sex is being seen as a coherent aspect of life. The openness about sex can only come through when there is enough discourse and healthy discussion around the matter.

It’s good to see that even young adults can have an open conversation with their families about sex nowadays, though it’s not as prevalent as it should be.

Rapid Fire If you are given a genie and have to make 2 wishes what will you wish for?

Give me a rocking supportive team to bring in the change in female sexual wellness I would like to have a few more hours in a day, so I could travel more and read and find time to do the things I love!

If you are left in a supermarket and asked to pick up only 3 things what would you pick?

Body Lotion Lindt Tea Exotic ones What’s your daily dose of happiness?

My kids bring me so much happiness, just to have their energy at home becomes a great pick-me-up!

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While Leaving home 3 must things u carry? the movie?

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KajalKITNI BAAR KIYA? Give me the ability to outsmart a genie.

Lip If you areBalm left in a supermarket and asked to pick up only 3 Give me an unlimited number of wishes things what would you pick?

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I think if I would go towards an art line, somewhere where I could work with my hands and create ideas, like aerated drinks.

If you are paired opposite Salman Khan what will be the title of maybe an artist or painter.

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Simple can be bold.

This Michelin star restaurant chef from NYC, shows us how simple home cooked meals can be experimented with and taken to a whole new level.

Working as a chef de partie at Jean- Georges, a Two Michelin Star restaurant in New York, Varun Shahani, 26, has learnt a lot about the importance of presentation when it comes to the culinary world, “When people spend a lot of money to eat your food, we go the extra mile with not just the food we make and the high-quality ingredients we use, but also the presentation”, he says.

He made an Instagram account called the “The Virtual Cook”, which is dedicated to creating delicious and delightful looking dishes.This was the ideal platform to portray experiments and new ideas and this is when he remembered how a mistaken recipe caused by weariness after a long day could then become an experimental concoction of old and new methods to create something wonderful. Using his mothers traditional upma recipe and his own ideas and tricks from working in a Michelin kitchen, Varun made this dish by cooking it in a pan and then adding it to a sheet tray to chill in the fridge for an hour. He then removed it from the pan, before cutting them into 2” X 3” rectangles and pan seared them with ghee till the crusts looked golden brown and crunchy. He made sure to do this to both side of the little upma patties.

Varun has worked with multiple restaurants over the past seven years, specializing in various cuisines. He says, “chefs around the world want to stand out by introducing different flavors from different cultures, which is also a common way to impress guests,” says Varun. He also talks about how deconstructed versions of a dish can be interesting to customers as it usually focuses on different ways of assembling elements of a dish, and giving them a different structure and texture.

Upma is his favorite, easy go-to meal. “As a kid, every time I was sick, or would pull all- nighters as a student, my mother would make upma, with achar, podi and/or chutney on the side. She taught me how to make it, before I left India, just in case I ever got homesick or needed to quickly whip something up”. When he came back tired, he decided to whip up this humble dish leaving it to cook, when we came back, he realized he had forgotten to turn the gas off that ended up scorching the dish to a point where it had formed a lovely crunchy, layer on the bottom. Since it was a long day at work, he decided to eat it without having to go through the process again, but to his surprise ended up loving the crunchy texture which would otherwise seem burnt or wrong in the process of making upma. During the pandemic, he used this time to experiment with his ideas for a change and used it to showcase his talents to the world with the help of social media.

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While the Upma was chilling in the fridge, he moved onto the chutney. Grated beetroot with the traditional ingredients of a pachadi, and the inclusion of avocado not only gave an amazing color contrast to the dish, but also a surprise element in terms of flavor and texture with each bite. He also decided to serve it with podi on the side, to keep the roots of this dish intact. “Often times in the pursuit of finding new and experimental things we forget our roots and the fact that simple home cooked food is the best and if meddled with can indeed become something that is truly winsome and delicious”, says Varun. It is wonderful to see how in a world full of progress, novelty and hustle, a simple home cooked meal is all that brings us comfort and joy at the end of the day.

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GOURMET COOKING MEETS DIY Not being able eat out was one of biggest rues this pandemic, especially if your cooking experiments at home have not succeeded. And so, the Foodpreneurs of Hyderabad, have introduced Do-It- Yourself Meal kits, that make cooking Restaurant-style food at home a simple affair. Imagine making dahi puris or burgers at home in just minutes! These meal kits come with all the necessary ingredients and a set of simple instructions. Follow these steps, and Voila! Your dish is ready to be savored.

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C.I.Y- Cook It Yourself

CIY let’s everyone bring out the chef in them by simplifying the process of cooking. Their concept is to help everyone enjoy cooking by eliminating some challenges like the timeconsuming process, sourcing the right ingredients and imprecise measurements. CIY uses whole ingredients with zero preservatives, hence the end result being authentic comfort food, safely in our homes. CIY’s recipes come from a Hyderabadi Grandma’s kitchen that include Shami Kebabs, Dum Biryani, Khatti Daal, Double ka Meetha and many more dishes that take not more than 15-30 minutes to cook. Get ready to cook up a feast!

We’ve all loved our “Maa ke haath ki kheer”, but this time we decided to treat the moms by preparing this Chawal ki Kheer and CIY came to our rescue with this meal box. All ready with the ingredients, they even provided the sugar for the dessert. The ingredients as we expected were fresh and natural. Instructions were simple enough and the dish was ready hassle free and were definitely a treat!

Instagram: @ciycookit

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Kitchen Stories

Don’t feel like cooking or ordering in? Kitchen Stories to the rescue!

Authentic Hyderabadi dishes, Thai curries, even a range of sauces and spreads, Kitchen Stories offer you a wide ray of options to choose from. You could either order their meal kits for hassle free indulgence, or use their sauces and spreads to spice up your dishes.

We tried the Paneer Butter Masala meal kit as we were craving for some, and we can happily say that our cravings were well catered to.

The ingredients were fresh and the spices unprocessed and fragrant.

The instructions were simple and easy, which helped us to cook up this delicious dish in a jiffy.

Instagram: @kitchenstories_hyd

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Mekong

Have you ever tried to recreate your favourite dish from your favorite restaurant and failed? Well, here’s your chance to give it one more chance. Mekong is offering meal kits of you loved dishes, for you to prepare and enjoy at home! Be it the classic Ramen or the aromatic Khow Suey, now you can prepare these dishes with ease!

Their Ramen Noodles meal kit is a whole firework of flavours on the tastebuds! Noddle in soup along with chicken and onsen tamago was just the soul food we needed for a perfect winter evening! The ingredients were unadulterated and flavourful, which made the dish even more tasty. The instructions were easy enough to follow and the dish was ready in no time.

Instagram: @mekong_panasian

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Quikish

Craving for Paneer Butter Masala, Kashmiri Rogan Josh or Chicken Tikka, but unsure about adulteration and cleanliness at local culinary establishments or how to cook them at home? Now with Quikish, one may skip the entire process of shopping, chopping and all the laborious tasks. Quikish takes care of all the steps right from procuring premium ingredients to chopping, grinding masalas and marinating with them the freshest of vegetables and/or meats on your behalf and then delivers the end product to your doorstep in one pouch. All you have to do is empty the contents of the pack into a pan and cook it over a medium flame till done and it is bon appetite all the way. You don’t even have to add oil, it’s all in one pouch!

Quikish procures fresh vegetables and prime cuts of bone-in / boneless halal meat from FSSAI approved vendors to ensure quality and safety at each stage.

Quikish stayed true to its name by bringing out food pouches, that make cooking a quick affair.

The Butter Chicken and Rajasthani Safed Maas are our favourites. The ingredients all come in a pouch, pre mixed and marinated. Just add the contents of the pouch into the pan, sauté for 5 minutes and cook on low flame for 20 minutes and serve. Just Like That! They don’t add preservatives and use halal meat for their dishes.

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Zaiqa-e-Chaat

Been craving Paani puris and chaat during this pandemic? Well, let’s get you sorted then. Zaiqa-e- Chaat, like their name, bring us the zaiqa of their chaat to our homes with their meal kits. With street food being a big no-no at this time, here we have hygienically packed kit for us to enjoy a chaat session.

We tried the Majestic Panni Puri Box of happiness, and how aptly named it is! We certainly were happy with the contents of our meal kit. The kit came with 25 puris, battane, paani puri masala and paste, sev and onions. All packed hygienically, delivered to us. The ingredients were fresh and tasty. We especially loved the magic masala paste, it was flavoursome and tangy, even better than the ones at chaat stalls!

Instagram: @zaiqaechaat

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EXCLUSIVE |

Humans Behind Lenses “A picture is worth a thousand words” is a noted phrase and its plausibility speaks for itself. While the pictures capture and portray a story that’s only a moment in this time-space fabric, it is safe to say that the humans behind these lenses are no less than magicians. We got into a candid conversation with these artists so let’s hear the stories behind these photographs and the humans.

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Adrin Daniel Sequeira

Adrin Daniel Sequeira Fashion and wedding photography Instagram: @ adrin_sequeira

Adrin Daniel Sequeira, a contemporary wedding and fashion photographer from Hyderabad says that fashion is what wakes him up in the morning, clears his head, and mends his heart. Stories help him sleep at night. He strongly believes that everyone should embrace their inner dreamer no matter what and that is his tool for storytelling.

Take us down your career path, how was your journey like from an aspiring photographer to an accomplished full-time photographer?

I was at crossroads with my career options as I wanted to find a career that let me be artistic and work with people. It was actually when I was on a trip to the UK to visit my sister my brother bought me a DSLR to capture my first trip abroad. My interest in photography took off when I lived in England… and capture those everyday moments. The camera became more than a tool to document life; it also became a therapeutic tool for self-expression and rediscovery. My reason for shooting today remains the same reason that inspired me to pick up a camera in the first place: it’s about capturing the details and idiosyncrasies of life that are gone in an instant and about spending time to find beauty where others might pass it by. Processing is as important to me as shooting – there, I get to really draw out the scene and subject as I envisioned it, to enhance it visually so that it conveys the feelings that I experienced when I decided to shoot it.

What do you specifically look for while capturing an image? What is your vision?

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by starting my academy in innovation photography for young budding talent and contributing to the photography industry at large.

Take us down your work day and creative process? What gear and equipment do you use?

There are days when I’m up at 3:00 AM because I have to be on set for a shoot. And I’m on set for like 12 hours. Some days are all pre-production, which is me talking to my lighting assistant, coming up with a creative concept, and drawing up mood boards. Some days, I spend hours editing, selecting photos, and going through that process. But then there are other days where I’m just out and shooting for the thrill of it, shooting for myself, shooting personal projects, connecting with other people, and looking for inspiration. It’s free-flowing. For my camera gear, I use SONY A7R3 and SONY lenses. For my lighting gear, I use GODOX AD600 AND AD200.

What is fashion photography and how did you gravitate to this genre?

Fashion photography to me is a branch of fine art photography that focuses exclusively on the promotion more than any other photographic genre; fashion photography blurs the line between art and commerce. I am a creative person and inclined toward the world of art, entertainment, and fashion would interrelate.

Any advice to budding photographers?

Let me tell you something. I’ve been working for a decade, and that is the hardest — you can ask any creative person — it is the hardest thing to put a value on your work. Even now, I’m trying to figure out my prints and my prices, and I’m just like, this is so uncomfortable. I’m an under-bidder when it comes to my work.

If you’re just getting started, I’d advise you to first think about how much money you need to live. What is your budget? If you were looking for a regular 9:00 to 5:00 job, are there certain criteria you would go for in terms of salary? Apply that to your photography as well. I would also advise, especially new photographers, to factor in the post work that you do. You might be on set with somebody for two hours, but also you spend at home five hours, editing the photos and retouching them which goes not accounted for. Don’t undersell yourself.

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Chandrasekhar Dandu

Chandrasekhar Dandu Travel photographer Instagram: @ mr.handlebar

Chandrasekhar, is a Software Developer by profession and travel and food photographer by passion, from Hyderabad. Being a travel buff, he loves to explore new places and cultures with his wife and shoot everything beautiful about nature - landscapes, environmental portraits, and animals. This fitness freak says he relates to Thomas Heaton, a UK-based photographer who is all about getting lost in the woods, camping, and capturing pictures that make him happy irrespective of what general social media thinks.

Chandrasekhar is a self-taught artist who believes that Social skills come before skill/merit in the field of art, unlike other typical professions. With every picture, he strives to capture the essence of what it felt like at that moment being in that particular place and to take the audience to the location of the photograph and make them feel like they were there experiencing that moment just as he did.

How and when were you introduced to photography? Any stories behind your first camera?

My childhood friend introduced me to the world of cameras. He had a DSLR and he took some kickass DPs for a bunch of us when we went on a trip together. It's funny to think that I just wanted to buy a DSLR camera to get good pictures of myself for Facebook. He helped me choose a good one and that's how I caught the photography bug. Now that I look back, I've always been fascinated by cameras since childhood. Carried cameras at all points in my life, be it a point & shoot film camera for family vacations or some of the earliest digital cameras for school trips. It took a friend to connect the dots and a muse in nature and my then-girlfriend now wife to develop my skills.

What would you consider your biggest achievement or something that made you feel the proudest of ourself?

Years before our wedding, my girlfriend and I dreamt of going to Iceland. Not many Indians were known to go there at that time. We never thought we could make it a reality given we didn't even have jobs back then. I fell in love with Iceland after watching the Photographing the world series by FStoppers. I wanted to, one day, stand at the Kirkjufell and capture an equally amazing sunset that Elia Locardi got in that series.

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all through the trip, the sunset was almost written off. However, the Universe had one amazing sunset in our destiny, to capture Kirkjufell in all its glory, that too on our last but one day in Iceland.

It's also the photograph that won me Picxy.com's best landscape photographer in 2019. That photograph and the 15 days in Iceland, I'll cherish forever.

Would you like to share any experiences from your journey? Or you could share the story behind your fav picture

Back when I was in college, around 2014, I got my first semiprofessional camera. As a budding travel photographer, I binged on a lot of Youtube videos on the subject. The one that had the most influence ce on me was Photographing the World I by FStoppers and Elia Locardi. In the behind-the-scenes series, they take us through the process and challenges involved in landscape photography across the world. The one that caught my attention most was the Kirkjufell mountain from Iceland. What started as a distant dream to be standing there capturing Kirkjufell became a reality in 2019. Years before our wedding, my girlfriend and I dreamt of going to Iceland. Not many Indians were known to go there at that time. We never thought we could make it a reality given we didn't even have jobs back then. After we got married, we did manage to do just that by the barest of margins. It's the best 15 days of our life traveling but with terrible weather all through the trip, the sunset was almost written off. However, the Universe had one amazing sunset in our destiny, to capture Kirkjufell in all its glory, that too on our last but one day in Iceland.

It's also the photograph that won me Picxy.com's best landscape photographer in 2019. That photograph and the 15 days in Iceland, I'll cherish forever.

How do you manage to live in the moment

and capture the moment same time while traveling?

To be honest, when to put aside the camera is the most difficult skill to master in travel photography, in my opinion. One that I've become better at with experience but still have a long way to go. I think it can't be taught and is something very individual. One new way I found to become better at this, which might apply to anyone in this field, is to restrict the amount of gear you take. Less the gear, more variety of shots you miss but that's the time you have extra on your hands to live the moment. Now how much gear is too much or too less is the personal part. Travel photographers, especially ones traveling with non-photographer friends/family should be prepared to miss some photo opportunities and learn to be creative and content with the opportunities they get, be it in terms of the time of day, gear, or amount of time at a location, etc. After all, travel photography is about your experiences and not about capturing a certain scene or landscape at its subjective best. That would be specialized landscape/ architecture photography otherwise.

What gear and equipment do you use?

I started in 2014 with a Sony a5000, a compact mirrorless camera. Moved on to Sony a6000 in 2016 with which I stayed for 4 years. Currently, I use a Sony a73 with a Tamron 17-28 f2.8, Tamron 28-75 f2.8, and Sigma 100-400 lenses.

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Sushmitha Tadakamadla

Sushmitha Tadakamadla Advertising photographer Instagram: @ sushmithatadakamadla

Sushmitha Tadakamadla is a professional Advertising photographer, a classical Bharatanatyam dancer, and a Carnatic music singer from Hyderabad. This bundle of talent says, understanding the value of time is the key and that she has been fortunate to have people guiding her through all phases of her life. She seeks inspiration from the people she meets. Sushmitha is trained at Bharati Vidyapeeth’s School of Photography, Pune where she did a two-year photography course. She believes that everyone has a new story, and we get to learn something new every day.

How and when were you introduced to photography?

It goes back to my graduation days. I am a BA graduate in Mass Communication and Journalism from St Francis. I was gifted a camera by my father when one of my stories got published in the Hindu Education times. I began capturing portraits of my friends in college, and this curiosity about photography grew with time. I eventually did a two-year Master's degree in Commercial Photography. As a photographer, I aim to build nostalgia, joy, and happiness flowing through my work.

Take us through the story behind your first camera.

My father gifted it to me in my first year of graduation. Studying in a women’s college gave me the most prominent canvas to explore as an amateur. I always had my friends dressing up every day to get photographed. Later, when I interned at a local magazine as a content writer and photographer, my calling for food photography happened, and it all began from there.

Tell us what product/food photography is and how you were drawn to this genre?

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Food is a way to connect to new people I meet and reconnect with my folks with the food we like eating. It’s as simple as offering a stranger a cup of coffee when we enjoy their company.

As a food photographer, my purpose is justified if I can evoke that nostalgia or create that curiosity and desire to taste that food. Product photography, on the other hand, helps me build a visual personality for the brands I work with.

My curiosity toward the play of shape, form, and texture has let me curate content for multiple brands for their websites, advertising, and social media profiles.

Would you like to share any experiences from your journey?

There are a million of them that I’d love to share!

But one of the experiences that changed my entire outlook was the time when I created my graduating portfolio in Pune. It has broadened my horizons as an artist and transformed the way I think. Another milestone was when I got featured in a half-spread interview on The Hindu.

My journey in photography began with my story being published in that newspaper. And having myself featured in an exclusive interview was gratifying.

How did lockdown impact your career?

Lockdown has been a bitter-sweet experience for me. While it gave me the time and space to unlearn and learned everything from scratch, it has changed my game plan and approach to the business of photography.

Now, it’s an attempt to build the philosophy of quality over quantity. In this journey, I got the opportunity to work with some renowned brands like Avasa Hotels, Manepally Jewellers, Continental Coffee, Ambica Durbar Bathi, etc

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Sumanth Tittu

Sumanth Tittu Photographer Instagram: @ sumanthtittu

This self-taught photographer juggles all different genres of photography and we are not complaining. When asked about the same, he expresses his wish to be recognized as a photographer, or an artist, with no labels, no boxes to fit into. Wildlife photography is something he does purely for his passion for the wild and a craving for that adrenaline rush. Let’s hear more from him about his wildlife adventures.

How and when were you introduced to photography?

I started photography in college by taking pictures of my friends at sunset near our engineering college. My classmates liked these photos and gradually I got more requests for shoots. This soon turned into event photography and wedding photography. I still do wedding photography, food photography, and editorial shoots but wildlife is something purely for my heart. The adrenaline rush when your eyes meet with the wild in its land where you are a mere visitor cannot be put into words.

Tell us about organizing wildlife trips and the drive behind them.

Every minute spent in the jungle is an adventure. One of such moments was when we spotted a cheetah on a tree branch with its kill. Though we were taken away by just the sight of a leopard, we were eagerly anticipating it getting down the tree. That is when we spotted its cub right at the foot of the tree waiting for its food. The cub was too young to climb up the tree top and the mama cheetah was training the cub to climb by feeding it just enough food at intervals to keep her cub motivated. After a long period which passed by like a moment for us witnessing this exquisite view, the mama cheetah got down with a portion of the kill to feed her cub. After all, a mother's heart is a mother's heart, right?

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I've been on safaris across India and abroad. I soon realized there is not much exposure or a clear path as to how to reach these safaris and who to contact, especially for people who are not into wildlife photography but are interested to experience these wildlife safaris. Initially, I started organizing these trips only when I used to get inquiries. Later I started gathering people whenever I was taking a trip. Everyone needs to experience the wild at least once in their life if not more, as long as they stay respectful towards all the life in these jungles.

Tell us about your experience shooting wild abroad and how is it different than India?

The forests in India have terrain topography and are most dense. Although the lush greenery provides a refreshing and unique experience like nothing else, it becomes a little difficult to spot the wild here, and even when we do, the encounters are usually from at least a few feet apart. Whereas the terrain in Masai Mara is completely plain and covered in grass. Here the encounters are very close. We have had instances where the wild walked to our vehicles and took shelter in our vehicle's shade right at the tires, that is not an experience you'll find elsewhere.

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Ilahi

Ilahi

Fashion photographer Instagram: @ artem.enterprise Ilahi natively from Tamilnadu is a fashion photographer based in Hyderabad for the last 5 years. He says he stumbled on photography by accident, he realized he has an eye for beauty when he fell in love with Ms.Krishna. He was helping out a friend of his with her photography project and it was his first time handling a DSLR. Talking about the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos, Ilahi mentions the truth is that a photographer is nothing without the team. Exemplary work demands an exemplary team so it all comes down to teamwork. He draws his inspiration from the most random thing in my day-to-day life. He says,” There’s an abundance of inspiration out in this world that resonates with your passion if you have the eye for it.”

Tell us what is fashion photography and how were you drawn to this genre? Have you taken any professional courses or are you self-taught?

So, in the beginning, it was very difficult to figure out my forte. But if you're passionate enough you'll just know it, you'll get the butterflies, it's just like falling in love and I'm very glad I fell in love with fashion and beauty photography. I'm an autodidact, there’s every knowledge that you need, online. You just have to be passionate enough to figure it out. I used to learn techniques online and experiment with it all with my Krishna. She was my support all through, I wouldn't be where I am today without her.

Biggest challenge in your journey? And how did lockdown impact your career?

Lockdown helped me change my perspective on the type of projects that I should be doing next, I'm currently upscaling. My biggest challenge at the beginning of my career was financial crisis back at home, Krishna was my only support, I didn't know Telugu back then, and I struggled a lot to be where I am today but I have no regrets and if given a chance, I wouldn't change anything from my past because without pain I wouldn't have valued life. The secret of joy is the mastery of pain.

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I started from literally nothing, Krishna was the only person who believed in me, she ignited my passion.

There's a whole world where you are completely invisible but when that one person you love believes in you, you feel like you are at the top of this world, that's enough fuel to achieve anything and everything. Today I'm very lucky to be doing what I love, All thanks to her!

How was your experience working with celebrities?

There's unparalleled energy in all these beautiful ladies that I got the pleasure of working with, it just catches up on you. Working with these talents I got to learn a lot of things professionally, for example, each celebrity has their particulars on how they want to be showcased so now it's easier for me to understand a client in a better way and deliver my work to their satisfaction.

Any advice or suggestions to newer photographers…

Firstly, do not doubt yourself even if the whole world says otherwise. You don't necessarily need

a DSLR (if you can't afford one) to learn photography, even a mobile phone would do.

Everything you need to learn is already out there you don't necessarily need to join a course or an institution. Do anything to keep your passion alive and do not stick to rules when it comes to art, you have to keep pushing your limits of creativity. Be brave enough to create your opportunities don't wait for one to knock at your door, because only fools brood over fate but the brave succeed over it. Wishing lots of love and luck!

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Junaid Akhtar

Junaid Akhtar Travel and wedding photographer Instagram: @ framesbyjayyy

Junaid is an Engineer turned self-taught photographer who believes there is beauty everywhere around us and one just needs eyes to see it. Started as a hobby back in 2014 during his engineering 2nd year with a mobile phone camera, he soon realized that photography is his passion and it is something that keeps him sane in this world. Later he got his first DSLR. This skilled photographer says he hasn’t found his genre yet and is open to exploring all forms of photography from travel to portraits, and adventure to weddings.

How and when were you introduced to photography?

Since childhood, I was very much fascinated by cameras and photographs. During my 2nd year of engineering, I started clicking pictures of landscapes via mobile phone which initiated a spark, or I would rather say started a fire that was long hidden in me.

Tell us about the first time you got a camera.

I got my first camera in 2015 (canon600D) after I realized that I can do better if I have a professional camera. By the time I got my first camera, I had all the basic knowledge of handling it and at a very quick pace, I became good at clicking pictures. Looking at my clicked pictures gives me a sense of relief or I can say it de-stresses me. Soon I started taking projects from corporates and colleges to shoot the fests and events. That was how it all began.

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My first shoot was for a corporate event in Noida and I was very nervous. I just wanted to give my best to them and I did and for the next 3years, they hired me for every event.

Whose work has influenced you the most and how?

Peter Mckinnon, Vineet Vohra, Ashish sulk, and Amir wani are some photographers whose work I like the most. They have amazing skills and their approach to capturing a frame is mind-blowing.

How did lockdown impact your career?

Lockdown did impact the photography business as there were no events, marriages, or travel.

Although during this period I did some shoots at home like light painting, self-portraits, etc. So, I would say it made a dent but also taught me to get rid of the dent as well.

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Kiran Baddam

Kiran Baddam Wildlife photographer Instagram: @ kiranbaddam.photography

Kiran Baddam is an IT professional, based out of Hyderabad and a hobbyist photographer turned into a professional wildlife photographer over the years. The seeds of passion for particularly wildlife photography were sown in him right in his childhood but it took years for him to pursue the same considering wildlife photography is a little expensive hobby concerning camera gear and travel.

This self-taught photographer spends most of his time in the field learning and improving his skill set.

Any stories behind your first camera?

Yeah, my very first camera was KODAK (reel-based camera model) when there was very little presence of DSLRs in the market and I still have it as a memory.

What story do you want your images to convey?

I believe no matter how many songs are sung about the beauty of life in the wild, there will always be more to sing. Such are these magnificent creatures; they never fail to leave you awestruck. My personal goal while clicking pictures is to capture the moment and their movement as comprehensively as possible. It’s all in the details. The fly resting peacefully on the tiger’s body has a story of its own! For me, a perfect wildlife click would be in their natural habitat, emphasizing and showcasing their behavior in perfect natural light. Understanding animal behavior and always being patient is the key.

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What was on your mind when you first encountered a wild in the jungle? Can you share any stories behind your fav picture?

Thrill, wow factor, and scary moment – all emotions at once.

There is a certain thrill about experiencing the wild with the naked eye. Yeah, this image was captured in the core zone of Tadoba, Maharashtra.

There were alarm calls by sambar deer continuously since morning. We had to wait for almost 45 minutes for this beauty to arrive and all the wait was worth the sighting of this glorious tiger. Guess it had a kill in the bushes and it slowly arrived, making an appearance and heading towards the water body.

How is wildlife more challenging than other genres of photography? What would you like to say to any budding photographers?

Capturing the wild animals or birds in their natural habitat gives you hardly a few seconds to less than a minute timeframe – every single move, expression, and natural act must be captured very fast, making it more challenging and exciting. There are no retakes here. Every genre of photography or any kind of art has its challenges – just keep practicing, spend more time pursuing the same, and keep learning every day – success is never measured through social media followers.

One unforgettable experience you had in the wild.

Yes, in the year 2014 we had a very close encounter with one of the famous Tigers, from TADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE early hours – resting a few feet away from our Gypsy and suddenly the tiger stood up and moved right behind us, and I was the only photographer in that gypsy. Though it was a little scary at that moment, it was a thrill and once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Mythili Lakshmi

Mythili Lakshmi Portrait Photographer Instagram: @ mythrillsphotography

Mythili is a professional portrait photographer whose passion for creating and capturing memories with loved ones persuaded her to create Mythrills Photography, best-known for newborn, maternity, and kids’ photography. With her great grandfather being a photographer way back in the early 1900s, she grew up listening to phrases like ‘frame it right’; ‘look where the light is coming from’, taught by her father, her first guru. From waiting to see the pictures developed from the reel era of reel cameras it can certainly be said that her love for photography began at a very young age. Her first camera was a Canon 600D, gifted by a very good friend of hers. Working as a software engineer, she first picked up a camera professionally in 2018. Though switching to a different profession seemed very challenging in the beginning, the commitment she has turned her passion into a profession. She says, “Every new thing I learned seemed impossible until it was done. If there is anything that I learned from my photography journey, it is that dedication and consistency will help you achieve your goal, no matter what.”

Any stories behind your first shoot?

The very first shoot I took up professionally is still fresh in my memory. I was in 2 minds because I had a very basic knowledge of the camera and limited equipment. I did not want to disappoint a family who trusted me to capture their memories. But it was their encouragement that gave me the confidence to enter the photography world. The output inspired me to learn more and today here I am, specializing in Maternity, Newborn, and Baby photography and have over 450 sessions to my credit.

What inspired you to get into maternity and kids’ photography?

Pregnancy can be an amazing time preparing for the arrival of the baby, it’s nice to have some beautiful photos of the parents-to-be to look back on from that special time. Growing up, I was very curious about what my mother must have experienced when she was pregnant with me.

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I used to wonder what her growing belly looked like and asked her if she had any pictures to show me. As a mother and a photographer, I captured my pregnancy journey to share with my child, and today, I feel lucky to relive those memories with my family through those wonderful clicks. I love every aspect of my work, from documenting the precious maternity journey to capturing the incredible beauty of each newborn, as it is such a pleasure to get to know and love the couples I photograph, and capture some wonderful memories of their growing family.

shooting and how do you do it so effortlessly?

How difficult is to it handle kids while

Patience is the key and the baby is the BOSS. Every child is different. Understanding what the child is trying to communicate with you will help you effortlessly handle the kid, although the understanding part takes a lot of effort which comes with practice. Baby photography, especially Newborn photography is one of the most challenging yet rewarding areas of photography; challenging because it requires the photographer to have tremendous patience and thorough knowledge of newborn safety, rewarding because nothing is more satisfying than looking at the freshness of a newborn in adorable curly poses. Having handled about 200+ newborns and 400+ kids, cuddling a baby with safety comes naturally to me.

How did lockdown impact your career?

Lockdown was especially difficult for my career because we had just relocated to Hyderabad in January 2020 and I had to begin my service right from the scratch. It took me a good one year to establish myself in the new city and to start gaining recognition. On a positive note, I took the time to build my website, organize my portfolio, brush my editing skills, and learn new techniques. By being strong, I came back stronger just like they say “the comebacks are always stronger than the setbacks”.

What gear and post-processing tools do you use?

I am a canon lover. I have always been using canon cameras right from the beginning of my photography career.

Right now, I use a Canon 5D Mark IV, with EF 2470mm f/2.8L II USM; EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II USM. I use photoshop to postprocess my images.

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Arif Minhaz

Arif Minhaz Portrait & Fashion photographer Instagram: @ arifminhaz

Arif Minhaz is a Portrait & Fashion photographer based between New York and Hyderabad. His work is monochromatic, and dramatic, incorporating contemporary elements of style and Fashion. Born in Hyderabad and moved to New York to pursue his career as a Portrait Photographer, his work has taken him to cities across the globe. He has shot numerous Runway Fashion shoots, has had multiple exhibitions, and his work was published in various international magazines, he was also awarded TIFA photographer of the Year 2021 in addition to over 50 international awards. Mr. Minhaz says his work is painterly and drives towards Dramatism. It’s heavily influenced by Dutch masters namely Rembrandt, and Vincent Van Gogh. Photographically, he mentions he takes a lot of inspiration from Richard Avedon, Herb Ritts, and Peter Lindbergh’s work. Even as a kid, he always considered ‘Camera’ to be an all-time companion.

Thanks to his Aunt, who introduced him to Mitashi Film Camera. Although the cameras kept changing, his zeal to make ‘the shot’ has been the driving ever since.

Any stories behind your first camera (OR) first shoot?

I got my first camera when I was 3 years old and the intent of making pictures camera naturally to me from my aunt, Razia. That said, I would like to share how I bought my first professional camera by myself: As a kid, I kept saving every penny that I was gifted for festivals by family and dear ones but the intent was to save for something big and not initially on a camera. Make no mistake about it, this went on for 9-10 good years. As years passed, my passion for photography only got stronger and one fine day, a faint memory of being a 16-year-old, I decided to take the plunge and spend all of it on a DSLR.

What is portrait photography and how did you gravitate to this genre?

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towards something new. But over time, what I’ve realized is all of it linked back to photographing Faces, and personalities and that gave me immense happiness. Knowing people on a deeper level, photographing a shade of them that’s not quite usual is what intrigued me and thus, here we are.

How was your working experience abroad? Tell us something about that learning curve.

I’ve pursued my Master’s in Photography at one of the world’s top Photo schools, New York Film Academy, which has opened me to look at the world with a better lens and help me refine my technical and creative skillset. Living in New York has helped me understand various cultures, and personalities and work with some of the best creatives in the industry. Always grateful to my Family for supporting me and placing my dreams ahead of theirs.

What story do you want your images to convey? And How was your experience working with celebrities?

I put my heart into making images that give out realism and the true personality of my subject.

Amidst all the craziness in the world right now, we tend to move away from what’s real and forget that each of us has our own set of challenges to deal with, and often the socio- dopamine numbs us from being empathetic and being real human. I would want my work to help us all understand that each tale has got its tip-offs but at the end of the day it all boils down to just this: Are we making the world a better place to live. As a photographer, it’s my job to get the best out of my subject irrespective

of who they are and give them a piece of myself that they could cherish for a long time. Speaking of celebrities, I’m very fortunate to be working with some of the top names in the entertainment industry who are very humble, and love to experiment and understand the photographer’s vision.

What was the biggest challenge in your journey?

Since I’ve spoken a lot already, I am only going to give you something precious that’s helped me get this far (and going) in my journey and I hope it does the same to you as well. The biggest challenge ever is to believe in myself and what I’m capable of. The world is fast-paced and we are constantly comparing ourselves with our peers and give in to a loop called ‘self-doubt’ which keeps us all hanging and stagnant. The best way to get out of this loop is to wake up and take action. Never stop trying. It might not work initially but eventually, you’ll accumulate enough experience and learning to figure out the right path and with all the hard work, you’ll be on your way to succeed in your journey. Persistence, Consistency, Commitment and Honesty. Live by these values and you are UNSTOPPABLE. Good luck :)

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Praveen Bonu

Praveen Bonu Wedding photographer Instagram: @wearepixpective

Praveen though born in Eluru is a Hyderabadi at heart. His hobbies and passions were always inclined towards the creative side.

Anything creative and colourful always captured his attention. When it came to movies, it was always First Day First show for this selftaught photographer and reflecting on what he says, he thinks it was the lights and camera that always excited him.

How were you introduced to photography?

Back in 2010 I was leading a team of testers in a gaming company and was pursuing my career in the IT industry and the concept of a camera was only a far-off thought. I guess if someone told me I had set up a successful wedding & event photography business – I would have laughed my heart out. Thanks to growing social media, I started posting pictures of travel and nature or portraits on Facebook. They were limited and were mostly pictures of my friends and family. Within no time the page started receiving a lot of attention and I started getting various inquiries from people through messages asking if I will click them or cover an event. At that moment I just thought like why not? I have experimented with the concept of Navaratri alongside a couple of shoots and from there this hobby just paved a way for a lot more, I am glad that I did and the response I got on social media platforms was just phenomenal. My friends were always by my side, and they helped me in finding a team to start with.

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Tell us the story behind your first camera?

Everyone who has a little sister can understand the following very well – Imagine you take something that belongs to her, imagine you take it without her knowledge, and finally now imagine it is an expensive camera.

It was my mom who always stood like a shield when I had to face her rage and anger. I’m sure today she is glad that I did start this journey with her camera. Jump to 2015 I started taking up projects – like weddings or birthdays etc. I quickly understood the need for professional equipment. Let me tell you photography is an expensive hobby – The camera, the number of lenses, and many more that come together to give you that perfect picture. In all the excitement and eagerness to pursue photography, I still had a little doubt if this is what I want to pursue – The actual confidence came to me when my mom said I should, she took out a loan to buy the first professional camera. I still remember it was Canon 6D & 72-100 lens. With this confidence and energy, I jumped into the battleground and did my first professional photo shoot with the same Canon 6D.

What drew you to this genre of photography? (wedding photography)

Come on!! Who would say no to a wedding? Jokes apart aren’t weddings the most colourful and vibrant occasions in one’s life and it is the best moment in everyone’s life where everyone just wants to look their best. There is so much chaos yet beauty around you in every wedding, amongst all that chaos, is this guy holding a camera and trying to not let go of these beautiful moments. I’m sure it is extremely satisfying and rewarding when you know that the pictures you are clicking are making a lifetime of memories for them.

How did the lockdown impact your business and how did you deal with it?

I and Pixpective like everyone else had to experience the Covid downtime. During this time, I decided I will not close the company even with such little work going on. I kept the studio open, this helped in keeping my team mentally strong and gave them hope that everything will soon return to normal, which eventually did in 2021.

What story do you want your pictures to convey?

What inspires you and what gear do you use to capture these stories in images?

Every image has a story attached, this is both happy and sad to a person in general. If my pictures can bring the happy moments of a person back that is a story, I like to be part of. We use Sony and Canon Gear with G-master, Zeiss, Sigma Art and Canon L lenses. We use industrystandard lighting equipment for every kind of shoot. I think it is ok if getting inspiration is challenging. I’m amazed every day by the kind of work I see. Let it be a professional photographer, an artist, or someone clicking great pictures even with a phone camera. Every beautiful picture is both inspiring and challenging for you to do more and do better.

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I know this about myself. I’m a fighter. Come what may I’ve always had this attitude of never giving up and fighting till the end. This is something that my parents instilled in me and it has always held me in good stead in my life. Whatever I am today, it’s because of this trait apart from of course hard work and perseverance.

How did your career in acting start? Has acting always been a passion of yours?

Acting started almost as a byproduct of all the choices I made that led me to this path. I honestly believe it to be divine intervention. I never thought I’ll be an actor, I had plans of finishing my dentistry and becoming an IAS officer. But destiny planned otherwise and I’m so glad it happened now I cannot imagine my life any other way. I was always open to exploring whatever exciting and new opportunity came to my way post pageantry and acting happened to be one of them. But once I decided I put my heart and soul into it.

Apart from acting, what other major activities do you usually engage with?

I love sports, playing and watching as well. In fact, in my school days, I competed in state-level swimming and badminton competitions other sports I play are tennis and basketball. I love to read as well and of course travel.

What is the turning point in your career?

I think covid did make a huge revelation in my life as to how I see things now. Priorities with the right balance are something I’ve come to learn and appreciate now in all aspects of my life, be it professional or personal.

What are some projects that you're currently working on?

Two of my films are slated for release in the coming months. My Tamil film Kolai and my Telugu film HIT 2 and I’m very excited about the same. Other than that, I’m soon starting a new film.

What's the recent thing you have striked off of your bucket list?

There are a lot of things on my bucket list and I plan to start striking them off one by one as my life progresses.

Tell us something that you have never told anyone else?

If I tell you, I’ll have to kill you. Hahahah! Being in the public eye, it’s tough to keep secrets about yourself. I’m more or less an open book.

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Food or gym?

Food!

Stilettoes or sneakers?

Sneakers any day and all day One director that you would love working with in the future?

There are so many! But if I had to choose one then definitely Sanjay Leela Bhansali Your Celebrity Crush?

Ranveer Singh Your biggest regret?

None, life’s too short to have regrets really Morning person or night person?

Morning person Three things you never leave home without?

My phone, home keys and a bottle of water Favorite pastime?

Reading

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World's Largest Walk In Wardrobe The Nizams Museum also features Wardrobe of H.EH Nawab Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad (1869-1911) which is also the world's biggest or largest walk through wardrobe which is one of its kind, showcases some of the costumes worn in the city during the early 19th Century.

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The main building here houses the Nizam's Museum which also showcases stunning souvenirs, gifts, and mementos that the last Nizam received within a few hours during the celebration of the silver jubilee of his rule.

From silver-plated models of iconic buildings in Hyderabad, hukkah sets and cigarette boxes, toys, candle stands, and innumerable such lavish items to the royal cradle and seat of the Nizam himself, you can find it all here The Nizam never repeated his clothes and once worn, his clothes were given away. Therefore, there is no authentic record of his wardrobe.

An attempt is made to recreate one section based on the photographs of his clothes and the historical accounts of that period. In the absence of any of his personal items, the remaining sections of the wardrobe are used to highlight the various costumes of men, women and children of Hyderabad.

There are at present more than ten buildings in the Purani Haveli. The main building which accommodates the Nizam’s museum is flanked by two long wings running parallel to each other. The wardrobe and the Nizams Museum.

Details The entry fee is only INR 100, and they charge an additional INR 150 if you want to photograph the museum. It's ideal for school trips as the museum does not charge students.

6 days a week (Friday Closed) Timings: 10am to 4.30pm Nizam Museum Hyderabad Address : H.E.H. The Nizam’s Mueseum lane Beside Princess Durru Shehvar Hospital Purani Haveli, old city Hyderabad. Tel: 04024521029

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While its location in the trade routes made it a major trading center in the 16th century, present-day Jodhpur is best known for the skills it honed and retained in its textile, crafts and furniture traditions.

Built in red sandstone employing the typical ornate Rajput architectural style, it was initially conceived as the summer residence of the Jodhpur Maharajas. This old royal retreat has now been fitted with all modern amenities which however, do not take away from the old-world charm of the property. The lake itself was artificially created in the 13th century as a water reservoir that supplied drinking water to the city and now complements the lush green lawns and staggered terraced gardens of the property.

The Palace is set within 60 acres of lime and pomegranate orchards and landscape gardens, which lead up to the promenade overlooking the lake. The Palace features ten suite bedrooms, decorated in the traditional Jodhpur style. Traditional seating areas, dining alcoves, period furniture and spacious bathrooms offer spectacular views of the lake and gardens.

A 250 sqm open air turquoise swimming pool is encased by an arched parade and enjoyed by all guests at the property.

Overall making this a world class Heritage Hotel fully equipped with stateof-the-art amenities offer a comfortable stay of a lifetime. The property features food and beverage outlets: The Garden Restaurant, Kebab Konner: Barbeque and Lake View Restaurant. Our meals all three times were traditional Indian ones, while the breakfast had the local specialties like mirchi bada and kachoris, dinner was reserved for kebabs and curries. www.welcomheritagehotels.in

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Explorers Adda Explorers Adda began with the goal of providing people with joy and lasting memories through treks.

They encourage peaceful and memorable trips in this busy world, and they have never failed to provide that in the last year. They curate trips based on the seasons to ensure that travelers get the most out of their trip and do not get tired.

Last winter, they did a series of camping and treks called “Campfire Kabhurulu Season 1,” where they listened to the stories of each traveler in the group and enjoyed live music with the breeze of the place, with their music partners being “The Nations Rock Beat.”

Rachakonda, Vizag colony, Bhongir fort, Kadthal forest, Ananthagiri Hills, and Khilla Ghanpur were among the locations. They are planning to visit Rajmachi, Bhimashankar, Kothaligad, Manali, Hampta Paas, and other places during the monsoon season.

They have seen a lot of people who started traveling after the pandemic, and the first thing travelers are unsure of is what to bring. Their advice for the first-timers is to pack limited clothing, only which are necessary, as they have to carry backpacks.

And to choose the trek according to their fitness level so that they can enjoy the trek throughout without any inconvenience.

They stand out for the way they organize the trip from start to end, they make sure everyone feels included in the trip and makes new friends, give them the freedom to explore the place, and take care of the safety needed for that.

Packages: • Leh Ladakh bike trip from Manali (includes Srinagar) - 44000 rupees • Backpacking Leh Ladakh - 22500 rupees • Leh Ladakh bike trip from Delhi to Delhi - 37000 rupees • Kedarkantha trip - Discount price 8000 rupees www.explorersadda.com

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Infinite Adventure Club The infinite Adventure Club is an open community run by a group of people who believe in living life to the fullest. They are based in Hyderabad and hold events for people from all walks of life throughout the year. They want to help people maintain a healthy work-life balance by encouraging them to participate in outdoor activities, raise awareness about our surroundings, promote adventure sports, and assist people in meeting new people.

The club offers adventurous sports activities and camp experiences for both children and adults. They have been working with corporations, schools, and colleges to provide them with adventure learning experiences.

They organize adventure activities, Rappelling, Australian rappelling, Tarzan swing jump, Camping, Bouldering, Kayaking, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Outdoors Adventures, Weekend Adventures, Trekking, Night camps, Zip Line, Ground/Water Zorbing, Rope Courses Burma Bridge, Commando Net, Monkey Crawl, etc., Bungee Trampoline, Forest camping River Crossing, Rafting, etc.

They provide a variety of packages that one cannot miss and if you cannot go out of Hyderabad but still want to do some adventure, they have a wide range of offers to choose from.

Packages: • Night camping (Gandikota) - 1200 rupees • Dhuddsagar waterfall - 2000 rupees • Kedarkantha trek - 8500 rupees • Hilltop camping (Ananthagiri hills) - 2000 rupees • 6 outdoor activities (Necklace Road) - 1500 rupees • Luxury night camping (keesara) - 2000 rupees www.infiniteadventureclub.com

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South Indian filmBhatt director Vignesh her Shivan and actress Nayanthara On June 27 Alia announced pregnancy on Instagram.

She marriedaon June from 9 in the family and close session friends. on her posted picture thepresence hospital of her sonography Vignesh shared many pictures their wedding day. The couple social media platform with thefrom caption “our baby coming soon’’ and has photo been together forwithin a while and after dating for many years they the went viral minutes as fans could not contain their got married.

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The perfect trio Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anne Hathaway, and Lisa look stunning in their outfits as they pose for a photo. Three of them attended a Bulgari Eden the Garden of Wonders event in Paris. Priyanka shared a picture on Instagram with the caption “and then there was us... Girls wanna have fun!”.

Lisa and Anne Hathaway wore yellow outfits, while Priyanka wore glittery ones.

Setting new trends Sonam Kapoor is well-known for her fashion sense and daring choices. On her birthday, she shared a photo on Instagram with the caption, “On the cusp of motherhood and at the brink of my birthday. I’m choosing to dress how I feel.

Pregnant and powerful, bold and beautiful. Thanks, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla for draping women in outfits that bring out the most fierce and the most sensual parts of their feminity”. Fans and many celebrities wished her and congratulated her.

BTS Hiatus K-pop group BTS is taking a break from group projects to focus on their solo careers. Hybe labels announced on Instagram that the group will focus on individual careers to try new things. They will return someday, just not now. They will keep working on projects like run BTS. Fans are supporting the group on all social media platforms.

Grammy’s New categories and more The Grammys announced new categories for the upcoming 2023 event. Everyone’s attention is drawn to new categories. Songwriter of the year(non-classical), Best score soundtrack for video games and other interactive media, Best alternative music performance, Best Americana performance, and Best poetry word spoken album are among the categories. The best song for social change is included in the Special merit award.

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Aries The first sign of the zodiac, Aries loves to be number one. Naturally, this dynamic fire sign is no stranger to competition. Bold and ambitious, Aries dives headfirst into even the most challenging situations—and they’ll make sure they always come out on top!

Taurus

Have you ever been so busy that you wished you could clone yourself just to get everything done?

That’s the Gemini experience in a nutshell.

Spontaneous, playful, and adorably erratic, Gemini is driven by its insatiable curiosity. Appropriately symbolized by the celestial twins, this air sign was interested in so many pursuits that it had to double itself.

Leo

You know the expression, “if you want something done, give it to a busy person?” Well, that definitely is the Virgo anthem. Virgos are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life. Virgo is an earth sign historically represented by the goddess of wheat and agriculture, an association that speaks to Virgo’s deep-rooted presence in the material world.

Cancer Represented by the crab, Cancer seamlessly weaves between the sea and shore representing Cancer’s ability to exist in both emotional and material realms. Cancers are highly intuitive and their psychic abilities manifest in tangible spaces. But—just like the hard-shelled crustaceans—this water sign is willing to do whatever it takes to protect itself emotionally. In order to get to know this sign, you’re going to need to establish trust!

Libra Balance, harmony, and justice define Libra energy. As a cardinal air sign, Libra is represented by the scales (interestingly, the only inanimate object of the zodiac), an association that reflects Libra’s fixation on establishing equilibrium. Libra is obsessed with symmetry and strives to create equilibrium in all areas of life — especially when it comes to matters of the heart.

Capricorn What is the most valuable resource? For Capricorn, the answer is clear: Time. Capricorn is climbing the mountain straight to the top and knows that patience, perseverance, and dedication is the only way to scale. The last earth sign of the zodiac, Capricorns are skilled at navigating both the material and emotional realms.

Gemini

What sign is more likely to take a six-hour bath, followed by a luxurious Swedish massage and decadent dessert spread? Why Taurus, of course! Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull. Like their celestial spirit animal, Taureans enjoy relaxing in serene, bucolic environments surrounded by soft sounds, soothing aromas, and succulent flavours.

Roll out the red carpet because Leo has arrived. Passionate, loyal, and infamously dramatic, Leo is represented by the lion and these spirited fire signs are the kings and queens of the celestial jungle. They’re delighted to embrace their royal status: Vivacious, theatrical, and fiery, Leos love to bask in the spotlight and celebrate.

Scorpio Balance, harmony, and justice define Libra energy. As a cardinal air sign, Libra is represented by the scales (interestingly, the only inanimate object of the zodiac), an association that reflects Libra’s fixation on establishing equilibrium.

Libra is obsessed with symmetry and strives to create equilibrium in all areas of life — especially when it comes to matters of the heart.

Aquarius Despite the “aqua” in its name, Aquarius is actually the last air sign of the zodiac. Innovative, progressive, and shamelessly revolutionary, Aquarius is represented by the water bearer, the mystical healer who bestows water, or life, upon the land. Accordingly, Aquarius is the most humanitarian astrological sign. At the end of the day, Aquarius is dedicated to making the world a better place.

Virgo

Sagittarius Oh, the places Sagittarius goes!

But… actually. This fire sign knows no bounds. Represented by the archer, Sagittarians are always on a quest for knowledge. The last fire sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius launches its many pursuits like blazing arrows and chasing after geographical, intellectual, and spiritual adventures.

Pisces If you looked up the word “psychic” in the dictionary, there would definitely be a picture of Pisces next to it. Pisces is the most intuitive, sensitive, and empathetic sign of the entire zodiac — and that’s because it’s the last of the last. As the final sign, Pisces has absorbed every lesson — the joys and the pain, the hopes and the fears — learned by all the other signs.

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HOTELS ITC - Kakatiya

R K Plaza, Panjagutta 5786 2340 040

MOBILES) Big C Hitech City, Madhapur 31888 099668

Mega Mobile A/2, Shop No.2,/#10-4-41 Golconda Apartment, S.D. Hospital Road, Castle Hills 79046 091778

Cellworld Communications Door No. 5-9-62, Shop No. 42-46, Khan Lateef Khan Estates, LB Stadium Road, Basserbagh 77759 095534

MULTIPLEXES

Begumpet, Tel : 23400132

IMAX Prasadz

Marriot

Tel : 23448989 / 39895050

Tank Bund,Tel : 66522999

Novotel

,Near NTR Gardens

INOX

Shamshabad - Tel : 66250000 Hitech City - Tel : 66824422

,Gvk Mall, Rd No.1 Banjara Hills Tel : 44767770 )www.inoxmovies.com(

Ground Floor, ,6-3-1110 Amrutha Mall, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda 5910 2341 040

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel

PVR Cinemas

The Lounge-Cafe Coffee Day

,Hitech City - Madhapur Tel : 67676767 / 67676828

Minerva Coffee Shop

Banjara Road, Banjara Hills, Lane After City, OppTaj Krishna 61065 093946

SkyPark Cafe B/B1, Owners Pride,/8-2-68/1 5th Floor, # 12, Road, GS Nagar, Nandi Nagar 5510 6456 040

Starbucks Coffee Road No. 92, Near Apollo

,Road No.10, Banjara Hills

Musaddilal Jewellers

Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills 64545 073067

Somajiguda Circle, Begumpet 5000 4050 040

Renault Hyderabad

Elahe

F45 Training

Landmark

Near Reliance Digital, Rd. No. 12, Banjara Hills. Tel : 67118135

PUBS

23307774/75/76 040

TOT Nightclub

Patny Center, Secunderabad 9989222916

)Talwar cars (Volvo

Reddy House Mla Colony, Jubilee Hills, 040 6461 8100

,Road No.1, Banjara Hills

,Basheer Bagh, Tel : 23211083

Himayatnagar, 090000 26767

Opp Barclays Bank, Road No 12, Banjara Hills. Tel:23324545

Dr Dog Care

Tel : 23552360

Walden

Audi

Jade Blue

Mangatrai

Gold’s Gym

pCAR DEALERS

Cheque in favour of Bilgrami Media Publication

,Rd. No. 36, Jubilee Hills

Inorbit Mall, 040 4460 9521 Shop No. 6-3-871, Greenlands Road, Begumpet, 040 2341 3434

Price : 7,000/- for one year

Road No.6, Banjara Hills Tel : 040 67331133

Westin

INTERIOR Home Centre Somajiguda, 040 4031 1111

.Elvy Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd Road No. 12, Banjara Hills 69999403 040

Punjagutta X Road Tel : 66621115 / 66621116

PET CARE Blue Cross Animal Shelter Neeru’s Emporio on Road No.36 Jubilee Hills, 040 3298 9858

Olive’s Pet Clinic ,DC Classifieds, Basheerbagh 25960 095507

Petcetera Home Stays International School, Tapovan Park, Manikonda, 098857 27269

J RESORTS Alankrita Thumkunta Village, Shameerpet Tel : 27709106 / 27709104

Palm Exotica Boutique Resort & Spa ,Parveda Village, Shankarpally Tel : 42020222 / 42020444

Lahari Bhanoor, Near Patancheru Tel:23492350

Leonia

Tel : 23350130 ,Road. No.1, Banjara Hills 66620390 040 .Begumpet, Tel : 40112222

Neerus Banjara Hills : 66756666 King Koti, Tel : 66665588

Origins Begumpet, Tel : 66629917 / 16

BIBA Punjagutta, 040 6678 2244

Westside ,Somajiguda Circle 0421 2340 040

CMR Shopping Mall Patny Center, Secunderabad 9989222916

SALONS" Paris de salon

,Rd. No. 1, Banjara Hills Tel : 66465678, 23350744

Main Road, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills, Tel : 67120183

Golconda resorts and spa

Naturals Unisex Salon & Spa

,Osman Sagar Lake 6969 3069 040

RESTAURANTS Affair Plot No 115, Road 10, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Tel : 9249899999

Little Italy ,Road. No. 92, Jubilee Hills Tel : 23558001 / 02

Glocal Junction Road No. 1,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 33165688 040

Chime

Inorbit, Madhapur 1111 4202 040

Manea Madhapur, 040 6453 2323

Lakme Salon Madhapur, 040 4021 2003

Mirrors Road No.1, Jubilee HIlls 4236 2354 040

SPAS Opium Spa’s ,Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills 0269 6589 040

Park Hyatt-Spa

,Nanakramguda, Gachibowli 49251142 040

,Road No. 2, Banjara Hills 1234 4949 040

China Bistro

Aura Spa

,Road No.1, Jubilee Hills 0999 6516 040

Road No.12, Banjara Hills 0226 6550 040

Sodabottleopenerwala

O2 Spa

,Road No.1, Jubilee Hills 8681 6888 040

Tel : 9959010088

Aamantran Hotel & Banquets ,Road No.12, Banjara Hills RTC X Roads. 7997993375

RETAILERS

GVK One Mall Banjara Hills

SUPER MARKET Balaji Grand Bazar Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad Tel : 040 - 23228802

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