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A MAGNA PUBLICATION February 2014 75rs
Selfie Obssesion
India’s Most
Stylish Women
Deepika Padukone
PitbullArtist Of T h e Ye a r
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This Week... . . . . . . . Cover Story . 10 Top 5 Stylistas . Features . 2 Advertisement . (GUCCI) . 3 Advertisement (IDEE) . 4 Contents . 5 Editor’s page . 6 Selfie addiction . 8 Pitbull Exclusive . 1718 Advertisement . Accessories 20 Advertisement . (Slice) . 21 Advertisement . . .(REVLON) . . . . CLASSY FEBRUARY 2014
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Editor’s Letter Fashion has no boundries.The february edition of CLASSY focuses on fashion,obssession and many more. Check out who are the Top Five Stylistas of Bollywood and their interviews.These stylistas have created their own fashion statements with thier confidence and elegence.they surely are awesome stylistas. We all must be aware of the new SELFIE Obessession,People have taken it bit too seriously and upload a selfie as often as they wish.It has become a trend to take a Selfie and show off to their friends.Its fun actually. Lets take a look at what the stars have got to talk about and the new trends in the city that caught our eyes.
Adhi Lakshmi Editor
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e live in the age of the selfie. A fast self-portrait, made with a smartphone’s camera and immediately distributed and inscribed into a network, is an instant visual communication of where we are, what we’re doing, who we think we are, and who we think is watching. Selfies have changed aspects of social interaction, body language, self-awareness, privacy, and humor, altering temporality, irony, and public behavior. It’s become a new visual genre—a type of self-portraiture formally distinct from all others in history. Selfies have their own structural autonomy. This is a very big deal for art. Genres arise relatively rarely. Portraiture is a genre. So is still-life, landscape, animal painting, history painting. (They overlap, too: A portrait might be in a seascape.) A genre possesses its own formal logic, with tropes and structural wisdom, and lasts a long time, until all the problems it was invented to address have been fully addressed. (Genres are distinct from styles, which come and go: There are Expressionist portraits, Cubist portraits, Impressionist portraits, Norman Rockwell portraits. Style is the endless variation within genre.) These are not like the self-portraits we are used to. Setting aside the formal dissimilarities between these two forms—of framing, of technique—traditional photographic self-portraiture is far less spontaneous and casual than a selfie is. This new genre isn’t dominated by artists. When made by amateurs, traditional photographic self-portraiture didn’t become a distinct thing, didn’t have a codified look or transform into social dialogue and conversation. These pictures were not usually disseminated to strangers and were never made in such numbers by so many people. It’s possible that the selfie is the most prevalent popular genre ever. CLASSY FEBRUARY 2014
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The wide-angle lens on most cell-phone cameras exaggerates the depth of noses and chins, and the arm holding the camera often looks huge. (Over time, this distortion has become less noticeable. Recall, however, the skewed look of the early cell-phone snap.) If both your hands are in the picture and it’s not a mirror shot, technically, it’s not a selfie—it’s a portrait.
” A fast self-portrait, made with a smartphone’s camera and immediately distributed and inscribed into a network, is an instant visual commuelfies are usually casual, improvised, fast; their S primary purpose is to be seen here, now, by other nication of where we are, people, most of them unknown, in social networks. are never accidental: Whether carefully staged what we’re doing, who we They or completely casual, any selfie that you see had to be approved by the sender before being embedded think we are, and who we into a network. This implies control as well as the think is watching.” presence of performing, self-criticality, and irony. The distributor of a selfie made it to be looked at by us, right now, and when we look at it, we know that. (And the maker knows we know that.) The critic Alicia Eler notes that they’re “where we become our own biggest fans and private paparazzi,” and that they are “ways for celebrities to pretend they’re just like regular people, making themselves their own controlled PR machines.” When it is not just PR, though, it is a powerful, instantaneous ironic interaction that has intensity, intimacy, and strangeness. In some way, selfies reach back to the Greek theatrical idea of methexis—a group sharing wherein the speaker addresses the audience directly, much like when comic actors look at the TV camera and make a face. Finally, fascinatingly, the genre wasn’t created by artists.
Let’s stipulate that most selfies are silly, typical, boring. Guys flexing muscles, girls making pouty lips (“duckface”), people mugging in bars or throwing gang signs or posing with monuments or someone famous. Still, the new genre has its earmarks. Excluding those taken in mirrors—a distinct subset of this universe—selfies are nearly always taken from within an arm’s length of the subject. For this reason the cropping and composition of selfies are very different from those of all preceding self-portraiture. There is the near-constant visual presence of one of the photographer’s arms, typically the one holding the camera. Bad camera angles predominate, as the subject is nearly always off-center.
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Artist Of The Year Mr.Worldwide Armando Christian Pérez, better known by his stage name Pitbull, is a Cuban American recording artist and Latin Grammy winning rapper from Miami, Florida. He has released seven albums and one EP
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rmando Christian Pérez (born January 15, 1981), better known by his stage name Pitbull, is a Cuban American recording artist and Latin Grammy winning rapper from Miami, Florida. He has released seven albums and one EP. His first recorded mainstream performance was on a solo track from Lil Jon’s 2002 album Kings of Crunk, which featured Pitbull rapping over Jon’s production. In 2004, Pitbull released his debut album titled M.I.A.M.I. (short for Money Is A Major Issue), under TVT Records; the album included production from high-profile producers Lil Jon and Jim Jonsin. Pitbull later released his second album El Mariel, in 2006 and his third, The Boatlift, in 2007.[4] In 2009, his fourth album Rebelution, spawned the hit single “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)”. Pitbull’s 2011 album Planet Pit, featured the single “Give Me Everything”. CLASSY FEBRUARY 2014
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Pitbull was born to Cuban immigrants in Miami, Florida. When he was 3, he could recite the works of Cuba’s national hero and poet, José Martí.[1] He encountered problems early in his career as a rapper because of his physical appearance.[5] He was also influenced by the Miami bass genre of pop music[4] and has cited Celia Cruz and Willy Chirino as sources of inspiration for his music.[6] Pérez’s parents separated when he was young, and he was raised by his mother; he later spent time with a foster family in Roswell, Georgia.[7] His mother later kicked him out of their house when he was 16 after he became a drug dealer, as had his father before him. He attended South Miami Senior High School before graduating from Miami Coral Park High School and focused his career on rapping. in his single, “Lollipop”.
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itbull was featured on the early summer single Live It Up, marking his third collaboration with Jennifer Lopez and Redone. The duo performed the song at the Billboard Music Awards, American Idol and Premios Juventud. He also made album appearances for Priyanka Chopra, Flo Rida, Jessica Mauboy, Belinda, Jason Derulo and other artists. Pitbull provided the post-race concert at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on November 17, 2013.[40] Pitbull hosted the American Music Awards of 2013 on November 24, 2013. Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte will perform the song “We Are One” at the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup On February 25, 2014 Pitbull released a new single titled Wild Wild Love featuring American recording artist group G.R.L..
He said he chose his stage name because pitbulls “bite to lock. The dog is too stupid to lose. And they’re outlawed in Dade County. They’re basically everything that I am. It’s been a constant fight”. After meeting Lil Jon in Miami,[7] Pitbull was featured on Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz’ album Kings of Crunk in 2002.[4] Pitbull’s song “Oye” was featured on the soundtrack to the film 2 Fast 2 Furious the following year.[7] In addition, Pitbull also released several mixtapes, composed of freestyles and remixes of popular rap music. Campbell featured Pitbull In 2004, Pitbull released his debut album M.I.A.M.I., with the lead single being “Culo” produced by Lil Jon and the Diaz Brothers. It peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 11 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart.
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ANUSHKA SHARMA
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nushka Sharma (pronounced [əˈnʊʂkaː ˈʃərmaː]; born 1 May 1988)[1] is an Indian film actress, producer and former model. In 2008, she was signed by Aditya Chopra for a three-film contract with Yash Raj Films and consequently made her acting debut in Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. She later received critical acclaim for her role as an ambitious wedding planner in the 2010 romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat.[3] Both films earned her Best Actress nominations at the Filmfare Awards.[4] Sharma later gathered critical appreciation for her performance in the 2012 romantic drama Jab Tak Hai Jaan, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Due to these prime achievements, Sharma has often been noted as one of the most promising contemporary actresses of Hindi cinema Sharma says she originally wished to make it big in the modeling world but had no strong aspirations for films.[7] She began her modeling career at the Lakme Fashion Week as a model for Wendell Rodricks’s Les Vamps Show and was picked to be Rodricks’s finale model at the Spring Summer ‘07 Collection. Since then she has done campaigns for Silk & Shine, Whisper, Nathella Jewelry and Fiat Palio. Her first acting role was in Aditya Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) opposite Shahrukh Khan. Her performance was appreciated with film critic Taran Adarsh stating, “Anushka looks the character and surprises you with a confident performance. It’s no small achievement to share screen space with an actor of the caliber of SRK and Anushka manages it very well from start to end.”[8] The film received positive reviews and was declared a blockbuster, and had been concluded as the second-highest grossing film of all-time to that point by the end of the year
Sharma was last seen in Vishal Bharadwaj’s Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, a political satire set in the rustic surroundings of a village in Haryana. Co-starring alongside Pankaj Kapur, Imran Khan and Shabana Azmi, Sharma played the role of Bijlee Mandola, a strong headed, girl who is also a spoilt brat. Despite the hype, the film generated mixed reviews from critics[26] and underperformed at the box office.[27][28] Whilst many critics noted that Sharma was being stereotyped as the loud, bubbly girl, Sharma’s performance attracted mixed reviews from critics, much like the film. Raja Sen noted that she “is great in a couple of scenes near the climax,”[29] though Kanika Sikka was more critical, calling her performance “unconvincing.” Sharma has decided against speaking of her personal life in public.[35] During the filming of Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) and Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011), Sharma was constantly reported to being in an on-off
“Her first acting role was in Aditya Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) opposite Shahrukh Khan. Her performance was appreciated. It’s no small achievement to share screen space with an actor of the caliber of SRK” relationship with co-star Ranveer Singh. However, Sharma and Singh both denied the allegations.[36] Despite the fact it was denied, the media continued to report the news and they were last reported to have broken up in August 2012 Sharma is currently shooting for Rajkumar Hirani’s political satire P.K. alongside Aamir Khan, as well as Anurag Kashyap’s periodic love story Bombay Velvet, in which she is cast alongside Ranbir Kapoor. [31][32] Sharma will also star in and co-produce Vikramaditya Motwane’s action thriller NH10.[33] She has also been signed on for Zoya Akhtar’s next
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STYLE CLASSY PARINEETI CHOPRA ACTRESS
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arineeti Chopra (pronounced [pəriːniːt̪iː ˈtʃoːpɽaː]; born 22 October 1988) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films. Chopra initially aspired to pursue a career in investment banking, but after obtaining a triple honours degree (in business, finance and economics) from Manchester Business School she returned to India during the 2009 economic recession and joined Yash Raj Films as a public relations consultant. Later, she signed a three-film deal with the company as an actress. Chopra made her acting debut with a supporting role in the 2011 romantic comedy Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, a moderate box-office success. Her performance in the film garnered critical appreciation and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The following year she played the lead female role in Ishaqzaade, a romantic drama that proved to be a critical and commercial success. Chopra was widely praised for her role which earned her several nominations in the Best Actress category (including Filmfare), and won her the National Film Award – Special Mention. She achieved further success for her leading roles in the 2013 dramedy Shuddh Desi Romance and the 2014 romantic comedy Hasee Toh Phasee.
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PRIYANKA CHOPRA ACTRESS
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riyanka Chopra (pronounced [prɪˈjaːŋkaː ˈtʃoːpɽaː];[1] born 18 July 1982) is an Indian film actress and singer, and the winner of the Miss World pageant of 2000. Through her successful film career, Chopra has become one of Bollywood’s highest-paid actresses and one of the most popular celebrities in India. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including a National Film Award for Best Actress and Filmfare Awards in four categories. Chopra was born in Jamshedpur to parents who were both physicians in the Indian Army, causing the family to move frequently during her childhood, but she considers Bareilly her real home. As a teenager she lived for some years with an aunt in the United States. In 2000, her mother entered her into the Femina Miss India contest, in which she finished second and took the Miss India World title.[a] She was then entered into the Miss World pageant, where she was crowned Miss World 2000 and Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty—Asia & Oceania, becoming the fifth Indian to win the competition. In addition to acting in films, she participates in stage shows, has hosted a reality show on television, and has written columns for India’s national newspapers. Chopra has engaged in philanthropic activities, and was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights on 10 August 2010. In 2012, she released her first single “In My City”. Her second single “Exotic” debuted in 2013, and charted in countries such as the United States and Canada.
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STYLE CLASSY DEEPIKA PADUKONE ACTRESS
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eepika Padukone (pronounced [d̪ iːpɪkaː pəɖʊkoːɳ]; born 5 January 1986) is an Indian film actress and model. She has established a successful career in Bollywood films, and is cited in the media as one of the most popular and attractive Indian celebrities. Padukone, the daughter of the badminton player Prakash Padukone, was born in Copenhagen and raised in Bangalore. As a teenager she played badminton in national level championships, but left her career in sport to become a fashion model. She soon received offers for film roles, and made her acting debut in 2006 as the titular character of the Kannada film Aishwarya. Padukone then played dual roles in her first Bollywood release—the 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om—and won a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Padukone received praise for portraying the lead female roles in the 2009 romance Love Aaj Kal and the 2010 drama Lafangey Parindey, but her performances in the 2008 romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno and the 2010 comedy Housefull met with negative reviews. She followed it with roles in a series of commercially unsuccessful films that failed to propel her career forward. The 2012 box office hit Cocktail marked a significant turning point in her career, earning her critical acclaim and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies. In 2013, Padukone established herself as a leading actress of Hindi cinema by playing primary roles in the comedies Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Chennai Express (both of which rank among the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time), and won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in the tragic romance Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. Alongside her acting career, Padukone participates in stage shows, has written columns for an Indian newspaper, and is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products. Her off-screen life is the subject of fervent tabloid reporting in India. Deepika Padukone was born on 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen,
Denmark, to Konkani-speaking parents.[1][2] Her father, Prakash, is a former badminton player of international repute, and her mother,
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adukone has admitted to being socially awkward as a child, and did not have many friends.[6] The focus of her life was badminton, which she played competitively from a young age. Describing her daily routine in a 2012 interview, Padukone said, “I would wake up at five in the morning, go for physical training, go to school, again go for playing badminton, finish my homework and go to sleep.”[6] Padukone continued to pursue a career in badminton throughout her school years, and played the sport in national level championships. She also played baseball in a few state level tournaments.[9] While concentrating on her education and sporting career, Padukone also worked as a child model, first appearing in a couple of advertising campaigns at the age of eight.[10] In the tenth grade, she changed focus and decided to become a fashion model. She later explained, “I realised that I was playing the game only because it ran in the family. So, I asked my father if I could give up the game and he wasn’t upset at all.”[11] In 2004, she began a fulltime career as a model under the tutelage of Prasad Bidapa.[11][12] Early in her career, Padukone gained recognition with a television commercial for the soap Liril, and modelled for various other brands and products. In 2005, she made her runway debut at the Lakme Fashion Week for designer Suneet Varma, and won the “Model of the Year” award at the Kingfisher Fashion Awards.[15][16] Padukone’s fame increased when she appeared in a highly popular print campaign for the 2006 Kingfisher Calendar;[17] the designer Wendell Rodricks commented, “Since Aishwarya Rai, we haven’t had a girl as beautiful and fresh.”[18] Rodricks had spotted her at a Ganjam jewellery class he was teaching and signed her up with the Matrix agency.[19] At the age of 21, Padukone relocated to Mumbai and stayed at her aunt’s home.[6] That year, she gained wider recognition by featuring in the music video for Himesh Reshammiya’s song “Naam Hai Tera.”[20] Padukone soon began to receive offers for film roles. [21] Believing herself to be too inexperienced as an actor, she instead enrolled for a course at Anupam Kher’s film academy.[22] Following much media speculation, the director Farah Khan, who had noticed her in Reshammiya’s music video, made the
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angana Ranaut (born 23 March 1987) is an Indian actress who appears mostly in Hindi films. She made her acting debut in 2006 with a leading role in Gangster.[2] She won a Filmfare as well as a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as a troubled model in Fashion (2008). She subsequently featured in commercially successful films such as Raaz – The Mystery Continues (2009), Once Upon A Time In Mumbai (2010), Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Double Dhamaal (2011) and Shootout at Wadala (2013) She further achieved critical acclaim for her performance in Krrish 3 (2013). one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all-time and Queen Most recently, Kangana has featured in Krrish 3 with Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra and Vivek Oberoi as an evil mutant Kaya. The film and her performance have met with positive reviews with the film already having crossed the 100 crore mark. In the future, Kangana is going to be seen in I Love NY opposite Sunny Deol, Rajjo, Revolver Rani, Queen and Ungli.
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ashion, starring Priyanka Chopra and Mugdha Godse, which released in 2008. The film was a critical success and Ranaut’s portrayal of a drug-crazed supermodel led to her mass appeal. The movie is a landmark in her career so far, since it fetched her a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award and a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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