Vol.1 Issue 1 April 2019
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t wasn’t easy at first. We struggled, fought, cried, and laughed at the same time. In the end, the only thing that gave us a sense of satisfaction was the final book that we looked over at our computer screens. The work experience each one of us had along with the support that everyone gave us not only helped in bringing out our first issue of Reverie but motivated us to keep going for you and for us. This issue celebrates Hyderabad. We have come together to formulate our very own special colour trend report that will help you sail through summers easily. Along with it comes brief notes on some of the biggest fashion designers from Hyderabad; we talk to a beauty expert who helps you code, decode with a capsule interview of Divyansha Kaushik, who we are sure is all set to make big. Coming back to our support system, our cover girl for the launch issue, Mehreen Pirzada is a showstopper. With eyes that might cast a spell over you, she ruled everyone’s hearts as she played her best as Honey. Our inside story with her will make you gaze, and we totally understand. Now, why not wait for our next issue? In the case of feedback, editorial@reveriemagazine.in Shahriyar Adil & Mitali Goyal
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eam Reverie would like to thank Gurfateh Pirzada, Rohan Shrestha, Shraddha Mishra, and PR Pundit for all the hard work that was put in supporting our first issue. We are aware that it could not have happened without your support. What was probably the most stressful situation to deal with was made so much easier with all your time, patience, and positive attitude. Thank you for believing in us and making Reverie what it is today. Reverie is growing and we look forward to working with you and do the best. With Reverie, we grow.
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Publisher Bushra Fatima Founder/Editorial Mitali Goyal Shahriyar Adil Photographer Abhijeet Anand Rakesh Vishwanath Designer Aroma Mandal Features Writer Mehul Reuben Das Chief Financial officer Abdul Hannan Marketing Executive Abdul Kamran Complimentary circulation printed and published by Bushra Fatima on behalf of Fatima sioned ice private limited. Printed at INNOVATIVE IDEAS 1st Floor, Meher Mansion, Shanti Nagar Colony, Masab Tank, Hyderabad 500004, Telangana. And published at 1-8-215/39/4 Penderghast Road, Secunderabad 500003
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Anish FNU, Photographer
Anish is a Bangalore based photographer and is a specialist in fashion and commercial photography with a style consisting of colourful and energetic imagery. He feels that perfection is possible and that is what he wishes to bring out in every picture he takes. His work can be seen in the editorial, Let’s take a stroll.
Roshni Ganesh, Fashion Stylist
Roshni is a fashion/product stylist based in Bangalore. Her forte lies in contemporary styling and has worked with brands like Puma, Zivame, Reliance footprints, Uber, Xiaomi, and a lot of others. Her work can be seen in the editorial, All things bright.
Chandu. N, Fashion Photographer
Chandu started off with a casual activity post his HSC which then turned into a hobby and today photography is his passion. He has explored different fields in photography, however, natural street photography has inspired him all the way. He says natural photography captures expressions without any imitation. His work can be seen in the editorial, All things bright.
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Anavila Misra had showcased her Summer/resort 2019 collection at Lakme Fashion week earlier this year and now, she brought her collection to Hyderabad at Ogaan, Banjara Hills. With inspiration taken from her recent travels to the Sa Pa region in Vietnam, she has created a contemporary twist using different embellishing techniques, embroideries, and patchworks. The colours used are chocolate brown, indigo, peach and leaf green with garments ranging from saris to separates.
Celebrities walk the ramp for a charity show
In recent, Hyderabad based “Teach for change” trust brought together celebrities from across the country to highlight the need for good education in government schools. This fundraiser event saw Sania Mirza, Huma Qureshi, Harshvardhan Rane, Rhea Chakraborty, Nidhhi Agerwal, Rakul Preet Singh, among others. For the show, designer Varun Chakkilam presented his collection while the jewellery was showcased by Hiya Jewellers.
It’s time to explore the world of saris
Having spend almost two decades in the fashion industry, Pradeep Pillai, a Delhi based designer recently launched his brand at Kanakavalli Hyderabad. He has been reviving saris and believes that each of his collection has a story to convey. His collection, Tropical Modern takes inspiration from the architecture of tropical surroundings. The fabrics used are cotton, linen, silk, tussar, and the designs are made keeping in mind that they are worn equally both by young and old. 12 reverie April 2019
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New collection alert!
Hyderabad based label, Mishru launches its new Spring/Summer 2019 collection, Reminisce which is perfect if you are looking at to experiment with your ethnic wardrobe a bit. The founder of Mishra, Swapna Anumolu has taken inspiration from Rococo art and has incorporated lampi gota embroidery, floral patterns into her designers. The collection ranges from saris, skirts to pants. Colours such as ivory, white, blush, mauve form a part of the colour palette.
TBZ launches jewellery inspired by Kalank
In recent, TBZ launched its collection called, Collection K which is inspired by Kalank. The designs are an ode to the era of Nizams and Begums of Hyderabad in the pre-independence era. The designers from TBZ researched from their design archives that date back to 1864 and the collection took eight months to finally come alive with a team of seven designers and around 50 craftsmen. The collection includes vintage choker sets embellished with pearls and rubies, haathphools, nose rings, chandbalis, bangles, maathapattis, etc.
In recent, luxury leather accessories brand Da Milano opened its new store at Sarath Capital City in Hyderabad wherein you could from collection ranging from wallets, handbags laptop bags, travel bags, to office and home accessories. Now the brand is all set to open another outlet next month at Hyderabad airport. It will be spread across 450 square feet and will feature the trendiest of products on display.
Sustainable fashion for Hyderabadis
Earlier this month, a pop up was hosted by Petrichor at Good Cow Cafe. Started by Yamini Punukollu, Amulya Reddy, and Pooja Jampana; they wanted to bring together eco-friendly labels all under one roof. With sustainable fashion running around in everyone’s minds, the founders along with the participating brands wanted to promote the idea of being fashionable but not at the cost of the environment. Some of the participating labels were CORD, founded by Neha Singh and Pranav Guglani, The Summer House, founded by Shivangini Parihar and Rekha Datla, and Maarpu founded by Poojitha Onteduu, among a few others.
Anju Modi unveiled her latest designs in Hyderabad
Last month, a very well known designer who is all set to complete three decades in the fashion industry unveiled her latest collection, Masakali in her outlet in Hyderabad. For the collection, she has taken inspiration from free-spirited women who wish to keep her outfits simple yet classy. The designs give a contemporary touch to the Indian wear with outfits ranging from kurtis to capes, palazzos, and skirts. Keeping in mind the season, she has used fabrics such as Chanderi, Khadi, cotton, and linen completed with delicate embroidery and soothing colour tones. April 2019 reverie 13
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Summers months are surely the ones where you need to be carried away in tones of colours. How about a splash of blue?
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Make way, for the colour is here. Spill, splash, all with pride.
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This colour isn’t that difficult to carry as you see? Pick the cues.
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he is only three years old in the film industry, she goes by her conscious, and her only mantra to succeed in life is to listen to what your heart says. Mehreen Kaur Pirzadaa grew up enacting Kajol from DDLJ and danced to the best of her abilities to the tunes of Jeet starring Karishma Kapoor and today, her heart is only racing ahead to be the best and ahead of all. Her much loved character Honey from her recent film, F2, not only made the audience look at a different side of hers but the real her. We sat down for a brief conversation with her as she takes us into her journey. Excerpts: When did you decide that you wanted to be an actor? So, I had gone to study US on a 50 percent scholarship where I had some good college offers in hand due to my overall academic record. However, due to the sudden financial crisis, I failed to join college, which is when my family decided
to shift base from the US to Canada. It was once, sitting at home, a family friend suggested to participate in a beauty pageant and I went on to get crowned as ‘Miss Personality, Miss South Asia Canada 2013’. Since school days, my mind had been fighting like two wild horses as to what to become. I was fascinated by different professions such as — doctor, astronaut, Pilot, Actress, Miss Universe & so on, and at one point of time Dalai Lama’s disciple too. So, it then occurred, there is only one profession of being an actress where I could live multiple lives. Today, here I am into the most passionate creative field. Did your childhood influence you in any way to step into the industry? Yes. My very first film to remember was ‘DDLJ’ where I admired Kajol’s character and then I also remember dancing to the numbers of Sunny Deol and Karishma Kapoor’s ’Jeet.’ Of course, not to forget, Salman Khan, who has been my all-time favourite. I would enact their scenes, but little did I know about the hard work that an actor puts in. In a very short span of time, the audience and the industry as well has seen you evolve. What is your take on it? How have you grown, as an actor, in all these years? I am an instant decision maker. I listen to my conscious, anything that has good vibes attracts me and I always keep away from negative vibes. So, one fine day sitting in Canada, I tell my mom and brother, “Let’s go to Mumbai.” It’s the city of dreams and I was sure we would find our place. I came first; they followed me
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a month later post winding up in Canada. And today, I think your gut is never wrong, the first thought never fails, and without any professional training, I started auditioning along with my brother. We would travel every day in a local bus or train/auto to different corners of this city and soon within a month, I get a call from Dove that I got shortlisted followed by Fair & lovely, Roop Mantra, Coke, Pepsi Pakistan, Nikon & so on. I was shortlisted for around 50 good ad commercials within 6 months. From Dove commercial, I got spotted into Telugu Industry for a super duper hit movie and soon Anushka Sharma liked my audition to launch me in Phillauri and since then, in just three years, I m 11 movies old already. Of course, each day spent on set teaches you a lot.You learn so much from your coactors and directors. How do you go about selecting scripts? What is the first thing you notice: your character or the story? As I said, first I go by vibes of the project offered, take a proper narration, I concentrate more on the content, then it’s your director who fills life into your characterisation as he narrates to you. Then, once my gut feel gives a green, I go for it. Of course, later it’s teamwork to make it a success. How do you prepare for your character?
How much time do you spend rehearsing? I am totally my director’s actor. I follow religiously what is being told but at the same time, I prefer getting my next day’s dialogues in hand one day prior so that I can work on my dialect, no matter Tamil, Telugu or Hindi, I like to make notes of my dialect. I like to be punctual and go prepared on set so, that at least I don’t waste anyone’s time doing retakes. It’s very natural to relate to your character or get attached to it. So, has this ever happened to you, in relation to any movie? Though an actor has no choice but to live that character that very moment while performing but yes, a few characters as well are very close to you or your personality. I try and identify that and perform. Having said that, my character as Mahalakshmi in my Telugu debut, Anu in Phillauri and Honey in F2. I have literally relived my own self into different moments of my life. These characters are very close to my heart. Your character in F2 was very much applauded by everyone. What were your expectations? The character in F2 though was very bubbly like me. I am known as, The laughing Buddha in my family; I can be really funny at times, but, Honey wasn’t a
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cakewalk, it was a very demanding role and you needed extraordinary energy levels. Though I was very comfortable in my skin doing that, it was much easier as I could relate to the character but I actually lived it to its truest sense all those months off-screen too. I am glad I could touch the hearts of my lovely audience and that’s the best reward for an actor. I am so grateful to all for loving me aka Honey.
team you are working with. I am proud I could taste Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and spreading my wings into my very own Punjabi industry too. I love the versatility.
Did you ever feel any language barrier since you have acted in multiple languages? The best thing in us is our emotions, there is language to it, even silently one can emote the feelings. So for an actor, I don’t think language should be a barrier, you relate to stories and the character you are playing. At least, I did not feel that but of course, for dialect, it is very important to have a hang on the language too, but that hard-work relates you directly to your audience.
One actor and director that you are looking forward to working with? And what’s more in store for the audience this year? We have such vast talent and treasures in the film industry and it would be very unfair to name a few & miss on some. I have a dream wishlist of the directors I am the biggest fan of — Karan Johar sir, Raja Mauli sir, Sanjay Leela Bhansali sir, Imtiaz Ali sir, Gautam Menon sir, Zoya Akhtar, Ayan Mukherjee, Anurag Kashyap sir. And actors I would like to work with — Prabhas, Mahesh sir, Allu Arjun, Tarak, Ram Charan, Vijay Sir, Ajith Sir, Dulqer Salmaan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Salman Khan, Amir Khan, Kartik Aryan.
How much of a difference do you think there is in Hindi and Telugu movie industry? I think it is the same only. End of the day, all make movies, it’s all about the
What is that one advice that you have been given and you would like to pass on? Listen to your conscious always. Do what it says, don’t do where it doubts, you can never go wrong in life.
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Musings of at value for art and artists/sculptors but, over time, digital media has taken over the traditional artwork. Though, needless to say, I believe people are going to welcome back the traditional handmade artists for various reasons. As for me, I see and follow different graffiti artists from around the world and their work which is imminent on a huge wall. We have an ample amount of really good artists in our country too and its high time they should be recognised. Today, if we go back and talk about the civilisations, we talk about its art and architecture but not about its bankers and lawyers. I am a selftaught artist who believes that the very first human who did those cave paintings had learned it on his own. I have a complete obsessive disorder when it comes to art and that is where I ended up choosing ‘hyperrealism’ as my genre of art. It is actually creating works of art as realistic as possible.
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My work includes the people I get inspired from, the people I love, and I absolutely take them as a part of my life, and I would not mind selling, although I have never put them on sale or displayed in any exhibition ever. I make them for many other different reasons than just to exhibit. For instance, I had made an entire collection of six portraits of old people to depict their wrinkles, for I believed they are just not mere marks but they talk about life and experiences. and named the collection as ‘JhurriYom’ And recreating somebody was never difficult for me, I only find it very challenging to recreate hair strands when I according to how my hyperrealism works, and so I end up choosing pictures with less visible hair. There is this other side of me that believes that the bigger canvas the better the details. And that is how I ended up being a freelance graffiti artist as well. Graffiti is a freestyle and quick art, and on the other hand, you need a lot of patience with the realistic pencil drawings. Graffiti is not yet popular in the country itself, it is only now organisations like ‘Street Art‘ that have started to support big mural wall arts by collaborating with artists. But, I am sure it is booming now. People now are looking for art but they still need to learn to respect the artist. The value for an artist or a sculptor back then, during the Renaissance, was incredible. I believe every artist needs somebody like Lorenzo De Merci that supported the artists Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Until next time.
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opularly and fondly known as Anu, a renowned makeup artist, Anita Kaushik realised her dream to step into hair & makeup industry at a mere age of 16, where most of us are more or less confused which stream to sideline. As she enrolled herself into a self grooming course, she realised what path she was on, and what she wanted to become and today, she is one of the best makeup artists in the industry. Be it bridal, fashion editorials, or glamming up celebrities; Anu has a vast clientele and she just plans to increase the pages. Somettimes back, Anu was invited for a trunk show where she talked about latest bridal trends and we got into a brief conversation with her to catch the best. Excerpts from the interview. Hello! First of all, welcome to Hyderabad and it was lovely seeing you talk all about bridal makeup. So, tell us what are the major trends of the year? I am always known for my minimalistic looks as I always believe to enhance ones own natural beauty with makeup. Makeup shouldn’t be layers. I give attention to perfecting skin and once skin is perfect rest can be minimum. Oh yes, and this reminds us of you mantra, “Makeup that’s you..only a little better.” So, why not tell us— one product that can come to our rescue on a bad makeup day? One product which instantly makes you feel groomed is kohl. And this is one product which you can play up and down. Smudge it for glam smokey eyes or wing it out for fun or just fill up waterline for casual look.
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…and what are your go-to makeup essentials that we will always fine in your bag? Although at my luxurious makeup studio in Delhi, you could spot tonnes of makeup with best of brands. But, my tiny makeup bag that I carry for myself has a small pot of concealer for spot correction, a kajal pencil, and two shades of lipstick — softer for day time and red for evenings. If you would have to choose between one, what would you choose? Bridal makeup, Fashion editorials, or glamming celebrities? As an artist I like every form of makeup; be it bridal, fashion or Bollywood. But, fashion editorials do allow me with creative freedom. Tell us, how has it been like working with celebrities? Are they open to ideas? Working with celebrities do not come as easy. They have their fix ideas and most of them stay safe about their looks and are not open to something new. But, plus point is your art gets maximum exposure through them. Name one celebrity with whom you have shared the best experience. Until now, my best experience of working with a star was Ms Vidya Balan. She is most humble celebrity. She trusts artist and gives them due respect.
“New season will continue with same Art Deco inspired like foiled lips, crimson eyelids, and glowing skin without the use of highlighters.” Is there any South Indian star that you would love to work with? From south, I have worked with Rashi khanna and she is lovely girl. Next, my daughter, Divyansha has just finished a Tamil movie with Siddhartha and has started her second Telugu project with Naga Chetanya. So, hoping she will be able to afford me soon (laughs). Can you predict any beauty trends for 2019? New season will continue with same Art Deco inspired like foiled lips, crimson eyelids, and glowing skin without the use of highlighters. To sum up, why not give us and the brides reading this story some tips? Since I believe in less makeup so my all time favourite tip to my brides is five-step routine. 1- 20-30 min any form of physical exercise. 2- 50 SPF sunscreen. 3- Drink two litres of water everyday. 4- A portion of fruit 5- 8 hours of sleep. These are my mantras for good, flawless skin.
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Huda Beauty desert dusk eyeshadow palette
Inspired from sunsets and vivid landscapes that surrounded. Huda Beauty’s founder, Huda Khattan in Dubai; this palette comprises of eight matte shades, three duo chrome toppers, and one pure glitter. The shades are eye-catching and are meant for the ones who love experimenting with their eyes. Not just this, but the shades are very versatile and are meant to suit every skin complexion which is a big win-win situation. The brand claims the mattes to be highly pigmented pressed pearls to be rich, duo chrome toppers. Where colours are designed to shift and pure glitter which is described as a ready-to-go formula. As we put these to test, the claims made do certainly line up to the expectations but there are surely some ups and downs attached too. However, tiny enough that you could ignore while making the purchases. For this, we say, invest when you are ready. P rice : R s . 4 , 8 5 0 / -
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Available in 10 different shades, Bobbi Brown’s gel eyeliner is a product that certainly deserves a place in your daily routine. To begin with, this gel eyeliner, unlike others, gives you a stroke of perfection. Giving a feel of a liquid eyeliner, its gel packed formula makes sure that your lips stay well decorated for good 12 hours (or maybe more). This small jar is not only easy to handle but also easy to control. You wouldn’t have to reapply it; just one layer and you see the wonder happening. Adding to the brownie points is the fact that it is highly pigmented and dries off very quickly. You certainly can blink without any fear. Let’s not forget and mention this: Due to the richness of colour present in the liner, you can also use it to create smoky eyeshadow. Trust us, its all worth it. Just make sure you cover the lid well to avoid drying it out quickly. P rice : R s . 1 , 5 0 0 / Who doesn’t wish to have a flawless skin with minimal makeup and least of hard work? Well, everyone does. To your rescue, there is Estee Lauder’s double wear foundation that is known to sit perfectly on your skin whilst concealing away all the concerned areas. The weightless formula not only allows silky smooth texture on the skin but also makes sure that you adopt is as your go-to foundation for all your no makeup looks. Not to forget, since the summers are soon going to knock on your doors; this foundation is certainly a must-have as it incorporates SPF 30 which will help your skin protect itself from the harmful rays of the skin. So, gear up, shake the bottle, put little amount all over your face, and never stroll without it. P rice : R s . 3 , 6 0 0 / -
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Estée Lauder double wear nude water fresh makeup SPF30
Bobbi Brown long wear gel eyeliner
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To achieve the natural look, you only need one coat to make your lashes look long and beautiful. The formula promises super light weight and gel-like texture and makes sure that your mascara, when applied, doesn’t clump. It is also enriched with Vitamin B5 and Biotin which keeps your eyelashes nourished and healthy. We say, give it a try. Although, little heavy on pockets but one time is sure worth it. Price: Rs. 2,990/-
Clarins Instant light lip comfort oil Who doesn’t wish for a lip product that sounds enticing to wear, moisturises lips, adds a little tint and makes you party ready? Well, we certainly do need it. We are not talking about moisturising matte lipsticks or tinted lip balms; but we are talking about lip oils here. Made to sit on your lips beautifully that does not run around, lip oils by Clarins are a must-have product for your vanity case. As brand reveals, these lip oils are made from plant extracts that help smoothen your lips and consist of slight tint and scent. The non sticky formula that comes along with the product makes sure that your lips are hydrated for long enough. Although, the gloss fades away after your eat or drink but that is certainly not a downside and shouldn’t be the decisive factor into making any decision. A perfect choice for your nomakeup look, we say, get your hands on the little bird. P rice : R s . 1 , 9 0 0 / -
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Benefit BADgal BANG! Voluminizing mascara
Trust us, we are not big fans of fake lashes, no matter how beautiful they look. As we came across badgal mascara by Benefit; to be honest we were high on expectations and we are happy to say that our hopes did not fall flat. This mascara stays good for more than 10 hours and your lashes look long throughout the day. Thin bristles, blackiest formula, and easy hand grip is all what this mascara consists of.
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Hairstyles
Chop Shop This year is all about celebrating the trends that ruled decades ago. We picked some of them. W ords
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Last year, we experimented with unicorn colours, loved beach waves and went all long. However, this year, it’s all different. We picked out four hair trends that will stay, this year we promise! Minimalism is the key.
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Save yourself and opt for top knot buns if you do not wish to experiment with hairstyles. The trendier one is: messy top knot. If you wish to achieve this, simply tie your hair in a ponytail and then twist it around in order to make sure the ends are loose and messy. Make sure to finish off with a hairspray, after all who likes baby hair?
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Perfume of the Month
A fresh whiff Our first issue, we tried several of the best new launches and found our best. W ords
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flanks and creases on the bonnet that give it an aggressive and yet, subtly restrained look, with the front grill adding even more character and aggression. The interiors too, are quintessentially BMW - very classy and modern, with an understated finish. Thanks to the quality of the materials used, the interior oozes a premium feel, as one would expect. We are happy to report that the rear cabin in the 530i M Sport is very spacious and can easily accommodate three people on the rear seat. The rear seats have great leg room as well as head space. However, the actual fun of the car is all in the front cabin. For starters, the front seats have the best in class lumbar and thigh support, and a whole lot of gizmos to play with.You get a 10.5 inch touch display which can be used to control various aspects of the car, be it your music or satellite navigation.You
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is smooth, gradual, and quick. And because the turbocharger kicks in quickly, the entire set up of the engine and the gearbox eggs you on to give this a proper thrashing. BMW knows this and therefore, has set the control and ride quality of the car as such. It does not handle as brutally as a typical track monster, but it is definitely more agile than its tall and bulky appearance would suggest so, all thanks to its clever engineering and lightweight construction. You don’t get any noise from the engine inside the cabin when you are cruising along, and the tyre noise and the wind noise is quite low. That’s how smooth and refined the drivetrain is. The steering feels very responsive and precise. Thanks to its chunky, but well defined proportions, it oozes the confidence that is required by drivers to really get seriously cracking with this car. The only complaint that we have, and this
is really nit picking more than anything, is that we felt that it lacked feedback, that it did not give away the texture of the road. All in all, the ride quality is sublime and beyond anything and everything, at the price point where BMW have pitched the 530i M Sport. This comes in spite of the fact that just by the flick of a switch you can turn this car from a sophisticated wine sipping aristocrat to a rampaging tyre shredding track monster. As for the tech enthusiasts, there are plenty of things to play around with. You get ambient lighting modes and six different mood lighting options, a multifunction steering wheel which allows you to control pretty much everything about the car without taking your hands off of the steering wheel, and BMW’s iDrive system, which, trust us, has improved leaps and bounds over the years. But the cherry on top of the proverbial cake is the smart key fob, or as BMW call it, the Display Key. It is a just like a smart phone dedicated to your car, using which you can control things like the air conditioning, and keep a track of all vital data. In Europe, it also allows drivers to park the car in a tight spot, once they get out of it. We wish that we could get something like that in India, but alas. Sure, there are other fast saloons that are really fun to drive. The Jaguar XF, for example. But they don’t feel as precise and mechanical. Most of them are great business saloons and are great tools to carry you to your next business meeting, exuding the sense of power and awe that you would want it to. The BMW on the other hand, will make you feel special, as you drive there.
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Sennheiser knows their audio and have their loyal customers marked, thanks to their superior quality of audio drivers. Whereas other headphone manufacturers start using their second tier drivers for their budget options, Sennheiser uses the same quality of the drivers. In the HD 4.50 users really get a complete package – great noise cancellation that actually works without being cumbersome, a breathtaking aural experience that only a few can match, especially at this price point, and a clean and subtle design that does not draw attention. P rice - ₹ 1 5,0 0 0
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These set the golden standard as of today, as far as Wireless Headphones, with noise cancellation is concerned. Having dethroned the QC 35 IIs as the undisputed king of enthusiast level headphones, the WH-1000MX3 from Sony not only does everything that Bose’s offerings did, it does them better. Better ANC, better sound signature, better construction, better interface, everything. The best part about these headphones? They cost the same as the Bose, and sound very similar to them, apart from the emphasis on the bass that you get with all Sony headphones. P rice - ₹ 29 ,0 00
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As players in the personal audio industry, JBL has really hit the stride with some of their recent products. Their E65TNC headphones show how far they have since the days of their inception. Not everyone is able to hit the nail on the head when it comes to noise cancellation including some really reputed and seemingly great manufacturers (we are looking at you Skullcandy). However, JBL has been able to hit just the right spot – ANC that actually works as it should, without the uncomfortable pressure on your ears, and a price point where it does not really have much of a competition. Plus, thanks to the dual colour scheme in the design, these pair of JBLs look rather cool. P rice - ₹ 9 ,0 0 0
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Noor Baig How and when did the journey with Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation start? I was working for the Australian Consulate-General in Chennai, on the South Indian edition of OzFest. I met Mr. Baig at the finale at John Zubryzcki’s book reading at Falaknuma Palace. At the gala dinner at the Palace and later on the phone, we talked about Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation and Mr. Baig’s fascinating commitment to theatre. He then invited me to write a play for the Foundation. We collaborated on this and discovered our mutual wavelength in terms of mind sets and working styles. Along the way, he invited me to play the role of Bhagmati to his Quli. I came to Hyderabad for the rehearsals and our first show of Quli: Dilon ka Shahzaada at the majestic Golconda Fort to an audience of over 1200. After you first collaboration with the Foundation, what inspired you to continue the association with the group? ‘Quli…’ was growing popular, with invitations to perform all over the country and from prime festivals around the globe. It felt natural to eventually disassociate with the Australian Consulate and join the Foundation, with the then upcoming edition of the annual Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival and regular shows in Hyderabad. Soon, owing to the unprecedented success of ‘Quli: Dilon ka Shahzaada’ around the world, we began working on our second play together, ‘Savaan-e-Hayat’, the sequel to ‘Quli...’. Did you ever write a play before ‘Quli…’? What all went through your mind when Mr Baig asked you to write the play? ‘Quli...’ was my first full-fledged script. Mr Baig had an interesting concept in mind about a dialogue between these two characters, who reappear from the annals of history, to together narrate their unconditional journey of love. Its beauty had to be in its ability to transcend time and
be relevant to audiences who would relate to it as a tale of triumphant love. Research (both historical and legendary) presented key points such as their cultural differences, King Quli’s astounding prowess as a poet, the incident of the Musee flood and Bhagmati’s untimely death. It was a matter of weaving them dramatically and emphasising on the emotions and philosophy inherent in such an unlikely yet pre-destined relationship. How has the experience been like, coming into a family with such an illustrious legacy as this? How did you manage? I was very lovingly initiated by the Foundation family. Mr. Baig has always made me feel comfortable and given me space to utilise my potential and skills. Often, I am the youngest in the room as some of my colleagues at the Foundation are second generation into the team but still, my opinions matter and I’ve learnt the value of respecting and valuing every single individual in a team.
Mohammad Ali Baig How were the initial days like, when you decided to revive the theatre culture in the city? On Baba’s 20th death anniversary in Hyderabad, I accompanied Ammi to the Urdu Hall on a Sunday morning and I was astounded to see the emotional speeches being made in his memory by his contemporaries, friends and fans. The Minister of I&PR of the state invited my mother, Begum Razia Baig and I, along with a few reputed senior artistes, to form a Foundation in Baba’s name, as a tribute to him and to revive theatre in Hyderabad as there had been a vacuum since his passing away in 1984. “Why are you flogging a dead horse” or “Why would you leave advertising for theatre” were some of the questions people asked. Our aim was to produce world-class theatre in Hyderabad. So we brought in the
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“It’s a bonus having your spouse as your colleague. The flip side is you never ‘get back home from work’.” finest plays from the most distinguished practitioners, solely on the basis of the exponential quality and body of their theatre work. Who were the people that helped you kick start the journey and believed in your vision? Late Kadir Zaman, M.S. Sathyu, Vani Ganapathy, Lakshmi Devi Raj, Ayoob Ali Khan and actors from my father’s repertory, Anwar Ali, Vijay Prasad, S.A.Majeed, Rashmi Seth and my ad film production team of Lakshmanachary and Anuj Gupta who are firmly part of our Foundation. As importantly, Mr. C. Parthasarathy and Karvy who fuelled my vision from the beginning. After years of establishing the foundation and reviving the theatre culture what do you plan next? I never really plan but have a lot of ideas always in motion. ‘Celebrating Theatre’, ‘Master Classes’, ‘Theatre Weekends’ were new concepts that now
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even established culture centres in Delhi and Mumbai have sort of copied. The 13 year old Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival is a benchmark theatre event for the country with its curating and logistics model. Of late, post the blockbuster success of my debut film in Tamil ‘Aruvi’s, I have several film projects on hand. As an actor, I always look to push my own boundaries. Noor Baig & Mohammad Ali Baig Do you divide your areas of work in managing the foundation? NB: Mr. Baig curates, writes, acts, designs and of course, directs. I write, act and am involved in almost every aspect of the Foundation and Festival’s coordination. MAB: We have an evolving work process every day and it’s great that we finish each other’s sentences and keep moving. It helps that we’re good travel partners. How do you manage your personal
and professional life? As work and home are linked in your case, does it make your life hectic or it is other way around? NB: The lines are blurred but our work is so consuming that it doesn’t feel like a burden. Of course, when we travel we have to sometimes remind ourselves to take a break and take in a place, rather than just focus on work. MAB: It’s a bonus having your spouse as your colleague. The flip side is you never ‘get back home from work’. Our breakfast table, tea lounge and dining are all workplaces even when not in office. What roles do you play in each other’s life on a professional level? NB: Mentor-mentee, friends, colleagues, travel buddies. A sense of humour keeps things from getting stressful and that’s how it is for us. MAB: I suppose we have learnt to view each other’s and therefore, objective perspectives on anything.
We are officially #Farzified Farzi has a number of options to choose from. Wondering what to order next? W ords
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For your appetisers, we would suggest, you could try Dal Chawal Arincini, Farzified mezze platter, Amritsari fish and chips, and tempura fried prawns. For mains, try Masala chole buddha bowl and shahi haleem risotto. (Oh, and did we
mention that just before your mains, you’ll be offered a sorbet palette cleanser?) To end with, opt for Parle-G cheesecake and Bailey’s lollipop for a perfect good-night sleep.
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Guess what’s new and exciting at the same time? Launching in a few days is “office themed” makeup collection by luxury brand, Moschino in collaboration with Sephora. Ideally made for a working girl, the collection comprises MacBook shaped eyeshadow palette, a five-piece brush set (that actually looks like pencils), makeup applicators (of course, shaped as erasers), liquid lipsticks that look like permanent markers, and set of cheek highlighters that resemble stationery highlighters that we used to scribble on last-minute notes. The collection might even hit you with a nostalgia of old school days but trust us, this is what you need in office right now!
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