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06 PHOTO DAIRY

News Editor India

06 All the latest Celebrity sightings

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08 Cover Story

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08 LONGINES new Boutique Mumbai

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hoto Diary

The Year that was 2014

Ace Photographer Shruti Tejwani shoots Zarine Khan for a fashion label

Priyanka Chopra and Amitabh Bachchan at Big Star Entertainment Awards

Shaleen Bhanot at Big Star Awards

Tabu at Big Star Entertainment Awards

Dino Morea photo call

Olga Kurylenko attends The Water Diviner premiere during day two of the 11th Annual Dubai International Film Festival held at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex

Alexandra Burke attends the Global Gift Gala at DIFF

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Cannes 2014

Dubai International Film Festival 2014 (DIFF)

Kuoth Wiel and Arnold Oceng attend The Good Lie photocall

Actress Dorra attends the Cairo Time premiere at DIFF

Jury president Lee Daniels and jury member Virginia Madsen attend the Opening Night Gala

Emily Blunt poses with fans as she attends the Opening Night Gala during day one of the 11th Annual Dubai International Film Festival held at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex

Entertainment Tonight presenter Rosci Diaz attends the Opening Night Gala

Eva Longoria attends the Global Gift Gala during day five

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LONGINES opens a new boutique in Mumbai inaugurated by Longines Ambassador of Elegance Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

ongines opened a new boutique for the citizens of Mumbai on the premium high street of Linking Road. At this occasion, the Swiss watch brand presented Conquest Classic, a collection dedicated to horse lovers. Longines Ambassador of Elegance Aishwarya Rai Bachchan inaugurated the shop in the presence of media and guests. The new boutique, true to Longines’ design philosophy evident in every boutique worldwide, provides with an elegant and contemporary environment. The shop much like the ones all over the world perfectly embodies the DNA of the brand and offers a perfect setting for the Longines timepieces. The Swiss watch brand presented there Conquest Classic, a collection dedicated to horse lovers. As a partner of the most prestigious equestrian events in the world, Longines was keen to launch a collection of timepieces to be worn amidst the excitement of these competitions. True to the brand’s values of elegance, tradition and performance, this collection, whose watches are all fitted with self-winding calibres, is at the same time totally contemporary and perfectly timeless. After the inauguration, Longines Ambassador of Elegance Aishwarya Rai Bachchan commented: “Mumbai is my hometown and I love the vibe of this city. I always felt that just one boutique could not do justice to the thriving needs of this city. I am glad Longines Page 8

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decided to open another one in such a great location.” This year, Longines Ambassador of Elegance Aishwarya Rai Bachchan completes fifteen years of her association with the brand, and this marks an important milestone for both. Longines thanks Ms Bachchan for her dedication, faithfulness and love towards the brand.

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LIFESTYLE / FEATURE

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ROYAL LIFESTYLE

The Grand Opening of The Royal India Restaurant in Sandton

The Royal India Staff, General Manager (Sajan Vincent) and Owner (Jagjit Singh)

At the Royal India “ It’s a Lifestyle” full of

atmosphere, cheer and social gatherings, it’s a way of life for people that want the most out of dining out-in or entertaining your friends, family or guests in all its Royal Glory. The passion and charisma that has vested itself in this restaurant is the enduring passionate vision of Mr Jagjit Singh (The owner), perhaps he is seated among you or not? Particularly does not make a difference, because the very spirit of this restaurant embodies his wonderful welcoming aura. So you can be rest assured that when you want fine dining, you are residing in the goods hands of Mr Jagjit Singh in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. This is what makes this restaurant so special! Friendly welcoming staff and meals to die for, made by International chefs is the treat of each and every serving. The Royal India was conceptualised by an Entrepreneur who has worked his way through the years in this industry with precision and skill that is undisputed and untouched, hailing from the backgrounds of managing various restaurants in the country. It is a dream finally realised and we want YOU our patrons to enjoy and experience the royal splendour from within, for at “The Royal India” you are guaranteed to enjoy a lifestyle untouched and unmatched! Today “The Royal India” stands proud and bold on the doorstep of the richest square mile in Southern Africa.

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There is no sincere love than the love of food. (George Bernard Shaw)

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t was truly a night of “Glitz and Glamour” as the who’s who in the industry were invited to share the vision of a growing entrepreneur Mr Jagjit Singh for his grand opening of The Royal India Sandton. Mr Jagjit Singh welcomed guests personally to share with them his hospitality for which he is already well renowned for. The invitation list was the Crème de La Crème of dignitaries from various divisions of the private sectors and also included high profile Government Officials, namely Guests included;

and on-lookers, to much of their delight and awaited hunger, the glorious moment of cutting the red ribbon had finally arrived to officially endorse that The Royal India had officiallly opened its doors to becoming South Africa’s best luxurious Lifestyle Restaurant in the Southern Hemisphere.

“And unforgettable it was, had there been a Grand Piano I am sure that even the late Nat King Cole would have sang his song “UNFORGETTABLE”

Friends, colleagues, business partners Prof. Alfred Nevhutanda (Chairman and Government officials cheered on as - National Lottery Board SA), Sipho the proceeding were underway to one of Claassen (CATHSETA). the best delectable evenings ever experienced. Dr MDC Motlatla, Deputy Minister Obed Bapela, Saul Gumede (CEO Dijalo Entertainment and India Cuisine were unProperty Group), Nozipho Sangweni surpassed, jaw dropping coupled with the (PRASA: Black Empowerment Women outstanding performance by a Belly Dance Partner and Dealmaker). Group who entertained guest throughMaster of ceremonies was Mishal Mookrey. Keynote speakers were: Honourable Mayor Parks Tau (Mayor, City of Johannesburg), Randhir K Jaiswal (Indian Consulate General), Dr Gwen Ramokgopa (Gauteng ANC Deputy Chairperson) and Xolani Qubeka (Black Business Council).

going about their own socialising conversations on their tables just as they would had they been relaxing in the comfort of their home, and home it was at The Royal India Sandton! Mr Jagjit Singh for the delightful host that he was on this evening and always will be, made it is personal mission to visit each and every one of his seated guests at their tables as a gesture of goodwill for his hospitality to acknowledge that all his invited guests were not only his friends or acquaintances but rather that they were now experiencing a hospitality that would last a lifetime. And so elated was he! That I sincerely have no dought in my mind that all his guests and guests of honour shall be returning to The Royal India to experience this untimely Royal moment all over again.

The evening proceeded late into the early hours of the next morning and it seemed that guests were not willing to part that soon from the venue out the glorious unforgettable evening. as they normally would at any other. And unforgettable it was, had there been a Grand Piano I am sure that even the late Nat King Cole would have sang his song “UNFORGETTABLE”

This once again is clearly an understatement and it is only now that one would realise that once you are in the hospitable company of Mr Jagjit Singh and his staff, believe me! Time will stand still, as he himself, will dedicate all the time he has to accompany, entertain and make sure that you do have a very comfortable stay at The Royal India Sandton!

One would normally associate events such as these with utter chaos and confusion, however, the evening proved to be one of serenity with warmth and passion, waiters chefs and attending staff alike were The master of ceremonies announced the in complete sync as if it was just another - R Devjee. much awaited hour with curious guests Royal day at The Royal India, guests were

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Mr & Mrs Sipho Claassen seated in front and in the background Mr & Mrs Shafiq “’Shelvine”’ Kuiler ( CEO : SStraversecom), with Jagjit Singh

Mr Xolani Qubeka ( Director: Black Business Council), Deputy Speaker: Gauteng Legislature, Dr Gwen Ramakgopa ( Deputy Chairperson:ANC – Gauteng) & fellow ANC Gauteng members

Mr Saul Gumede( CEO: Dijalo Properties), Dr & Mrs Donald Platt( MD: Floorworx), Mr & Mrs Avesh Padayachee(CEO: Vusulela Energy Group)

Mr Vinny Maharajh ( Head Concierge SANDTON SUN Hotel) with Mr Sajan Vincent (GM The Royal India)

Mr Fakir Hassen and his son

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Mr. Xolani Qubeka (Black Business Council With Jagjit Singh & Paramjit Singh )

Mr. Randhir K Jaiswal( Indian Consulate General) & Alok Pandey (Consular)

ADV. SHAUN GRESSE ( SIG LABOUR CONSULTANTS PTA)

Mr & Mrs Shafiq “Shelvine “’ Kuiler (CEO:SStraversecom), Event Organiser for The Royal India Launch

Shamiema Shaik, Jagjit and Shaffee Shaik - Africa Business Head - Sony TV Asia

Mr Jagjit Singh, Xolani Qubeka (Black Business Council). Deputy Minister Obed Bapela, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa (Gauteng ANC Deputy Chairperson) and Mr Rizwan Zahir Khan of Khan Travel and immigration Practitioners.

Dharmender Lalwani - Director of Gtc and Kkashish with Jagjit

Dr Gwen Ramakgopa( Deputy Chairperson :ANC –Gauteng) & Deputy Minister of COGTA: Mr Obed Bapela

Mr. Mitesh Kanji from ( MKK DESIGNS REPRO)

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Mr. Arvind Dhar ( Trave Care Holidays and Tourism South Africa), with his Wife and friends

Mr & Mrs Cedric Manamela (ABSA Corporate Executive)

Mr. Moshe Starograd and Family

Dr. Yunus Abdula & Moshe Starograd

Hello Magazine Media Group

No 10 Mr & Mrs Jerry Skei ( Parents of Lead Actor: 4 Corners , Jezzy Skei) Page 18

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Mr. Nazeer Mohammed (Pronto Foods Centurion ) with his wife and Friend

Representitives from ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India and Kenra Bank

Fiaz Mahomed (CEO Ster Kinekor) with his family and Jagjit

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Priyanka Chopra, Ambassador Stephens and Frieda Pinto posing for photos at the Girl Rising ENGAGE India Announcement Event

United States and Bollywood Support ‘Girl Rising’ in India

Rania of Jordan, Meryl Streep, Alicia Keys, Anne Hathaway, Liam Neeson, financier Pete Peterson, Brookings, CARE, Plan International, World Vision, Ford Foundation, Nike Foundation, Skoll Foundation, and more. Girl Rising India is supported by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organization (FICCI-FLO), The Harbers Family Foundation, Cisco, Catalyst, Unitus Capital, Brunswick, HP India, Samhita, Korn Ferry and DAR Motion Pictures.

he United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced support to a public-private partnership in India for “Girl Rising,” a global campaign to promote girls’ education. USAID previously announced $3 million to support the program worldwide. The Girl Rising: ENGAGE INDIA (Empowering New Generations to Advance Girls’ Education) program will work to raise awareness and change attitudes and behaviours relating to girls’ education through local language releases of the powerful feature film “Girl Rising.” This partnership will reach millions worldwide and include teaching materials that highlight the stories of nine girls born into difficult circumstances in nine different countries around the world. “The Girl Rising campaign in India beganwith the film, but the story is much longer and only just beginning. With the Girl Rising Action Campaign for Education we are bringing the talent and resources of India’s brightest stars and most dynamic firms to bear on this issue,” said Ambassador Stephens, who announced the partnership at the American Center. Page 20

Commenting on the initiative, the Girl Rising Ambassador and leading Indian actress Priyanka Chopra said: “If more girls are educated, all of India stands to gain. We all stand to gain.” “Too often, it is social and traditional ideas that are holding girls back. People just can’t imagine a different future for girls. Girl Rising changes that,” added Freida Pinto, the renowned Indian-origin Hollywood actress and Girl Rising Ambassador. Globally, Girl Rising has an incredible family of support, including: Intel, Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen, CNN, UN Special Envoy for Education Gordon Brown, Queen

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Priyanka Chopra enjoyed the stage with young women

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Amita Vyas, Priyanka Chopra, Ambassador Stephens, Frieda Pinto and Holly Gordon at the Girl Rising ENGAGE India Announcement Event

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PETA FEATURE Mumbai

Thakur, and Raju Jadhav did her make-up.

ou were arrested by her charm as Nisha in the 2012 film Thuppakki, and you couldn’t take your eyes off her in 2013’s critically acclaimed blockbuster Special 26, but you’ve never seen her like this before. That’s because Kajal Aggarwal, one of Google’s 10 most-searched-for Bollywood celebrities, has teamed up with her friends at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India for a brand-new ad that makes the hideous abuse of animals used in circuses abundantly clear. In the ad, Aggarwal peers into the camera with an ankus (a weapon resembling a fireplace poker with a sharp metal hook on one end) in the foreground and a fresh “cut” on her face next to the caption “Try to Relate to Elephants’ Fate – Ban Animal Circuses”. The stunning ad was shot by ace photographer Gaurav Sawn. Aggarwal’s hair styling was done by Amit

“As an actor, I perform out of choice. But animals are not given a choice in circuses”, Aggarwal says. “They are made to perform by all sorts of brutal ways, like by caging them, by caning them. They are not given proper veterinary care. They’re not given food. They are tortured with all sorts of instruments and made to perform.”

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The findings of PETA India’s investigation of circuses in India included rampant use of torture devices; animals who had died from inadequate care or who had simply “gone missing”; drunken circus staff who were handling animals; nearly constant chaining and caging and other severe confinement of elephants, dogs, cats, birds and other animals; animals who showed signs of severe psychological distress, including constant swaying, circling and even

self-mutilation, and the use of elephants and other animals who were nearly blind or had severe eye problems. As a result, the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has now de-recognised six circuses as captiveanimal facilities and urged the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) to cancel one’s permission to perform. In addition, in a letter addressed to the AWBI, the Animal Welfare Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change also stated that “(i) AWBI should take necessary steps to deregister the animals used in the circuses in a phased manner wherever cruelty is involved. (ii) AWBI should also make arrangement for rehabilitation of the deregistered animals. (iii) AWBI should not register any new animal hereafter”. The CZA’s action means that the affected circuses can no longer train, exhibit or use any wild animals protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, includ-

Kajol Wants Fans to Know That Animals Are Beaten Into Performing

ing elephants. The CZA notice also means that state forest departments must cancel the ownership certificates for the elephants that they had issued to these circuses, confiscate the elephants and move them immediately to a sanctuary. PETA India is now calling on the ministry to ban the use of animals in circuses outright, as Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus and Greece have already done. Aggarwal mostly appears in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films. Through her film career, she has become one of the most popular celebrities in South India. Among her awards are the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, the Vijay Award for Best Actress, the Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow and the Cosmopolitan Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award, also for Best Actress.

Kajal-Aggarwal

She was last seen in Yevadu and Govindudu Andarivadele and can next be seen in Temper and Maari.

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DIFF FEATURE

A general view of the Opening Night Gala party with the Burj Al Arab in the background held at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex

Gioconda

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(from fourth left) Director Amir Ramses and actors Dorra, Samir Sabri, Ayten Amer and Sherif Ramzy attend the Cairo Time premiere

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

2014

Resounding Success As 11th DIFF Closes Its Curtains Region’s Leading Film Festival once Again Attracted Top Talent from the UAE, Region and the Rest of the World

gained artistic merit, cinematic credibility and continued to win worldwide acclaim; and I’m proud to have been part of this journey.”

Dubai, December 17, 2014 – The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has wrapped on the 11th edition after an action-packed, spectacular 8-day event. From the international celebrities who walked the red carpet and the world’s best directors and producers, to the incredible filmmakers from the UAE and across the region: the 11th DIFF attracted the industry’s brightest and best.

DIFF was established in 2004 mandated to propel the burgeoning film industry in the UAE and wider region, bringing together international film experts and giving homegrown filmmakers the chance to gain exposure for their work. The Dubai Film Market (DFM) launched in 2007, to support local and regional Arab filmmakers; providing all-important funding for their work, networking opportunities, distribution and support.

The 11th DIFF drew to a close with a Red Carpet Gala Screening of Rob Marshall’s humorous musical ‘Into the Woods’, starring Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine. The film blends classic stories from Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel into a tale that delighted and enthralled the VIP audience. Abduhamid Juma, Chairman, DIFF, said: “DIFF has put Dubai, the UAE and the region on the world’s film map. We are delighted to see so many key works being written, shot, directed and produced by our own filmmakers, who push the boundaries of their industry. These past 8 days have shown just how enthusiastic, dedicated, and worthy all of our participants are. We are proud to say that we have been able to support these filmmakers on their journey to success and will continue do to so steadfastly in the future, especially given the success of the inaugural Dubai Distribution Programme. I wish all working in the regional cinematic industry the very best of luck for their upcoming projects, and hope to see their work at next year’s 12th edition of DIFF.” During the closing ceremony, a number of winners were presented with coveted prizes. The Young Journalist Award, supported by Gulf News, was presented by Mohammed Al Mezel, Managing Editor of the UAE’s largest English daily newspaper to Mais Al Amouri from the American University of Sharjah for her outstanding skills during coverage of DIFF. The People’s Choice Award was presented by Abulhamid Juma to Samba, directed by Oliver Nakache and Eric Toledano, - in an honour chosen by DIFF audiences. Masoud Amralla Al Ali, DIFF Artistic Director, said: “The caliber of entries we have seen at this year’s DIFF is outstanding – these writers, directors, producers and filmmakers are a real credit to their industry. I have seen first-hand over the past editions of the Festival how the productions being put forward have

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Hotly-contested Muhr Awards Reward Region’s Best Filmmakers Dubai, December 17, 2014 – The hotly-contested annual Muhr Awards have once again rewarded the region’s best filmmakers for their dedicated work in the industry at the Dubai International Film Festival’s 11th edition. The Muhr Awards were presented to recipients by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum during a glittering ceremony at the Burj Al Arab. Categories in this year’s Awards are the Muhr Feature (for non-fiction and fiction feature films); the Muhr Emirati and Muhr Shorts. An array of competitive entries were received, making judging the films tougher than ever. The ceremony started by announcing the winner of the inaugural Ministry of Interior Award for Best Societal Screenplay, which goes to Emirati filmmaker Saeed Salmeen Al Murry for his project “Going to Heaven”. The inaugural Award will bestow a prize of $100,000 for Al Murry’s screenplay which this year addressed issues of child welfare.

award funds that have been used to create some of the globe’s most unique films. DIFF Artistic Director Masoud Amralla Al Ali, said: “The breadth and depth of the films being made here continue to astound me. Our filmmakers are not bound by the creative constraints of international markets, meaning their cinematic artistry isn’t fenced in. We at DIFF are proud that we have nurtured and supported such amazing works.” The 2014 winners were: MOI Award Saeed Salmeen Al Murry for “Going to Heaven” Muhr Emirati Best Jury Prize Mohammed Swaidan LA CONFESSION (THE CONFESSION) France & UAE

Abdulhamid Juma, Chairman, DIFF, said: “The past 11 years have brought out the best in the region’s filmmakers, whose work continues to evolve in leaps and bounds every year. Our aim at DIFF has always been to foster talent, encourage creativity and build the UAE – and the regional – film industry. I can proudly say that we have taken huge strides towards constructing this successful industry, which flourishes more and more every year. This is exemplified by the increasing number, and incredible standard, of works that are entered into these Awards.”

Best Film Aisha Alzaabi AL BU’AD AL AKHAR (THE OTHER DIMENSION) UAE Muhr Short Special Mention Rami Yasin FI AL WAQT AL DAE’A (IN OVERTIME) Jordan & Palestine Special Mention Karim Rahbani WITH THY SPIRIT Lebanon

“I am also proud of the number of films and filmmakers who are being nominated for – and successfully winning – international awards and accolades. This shows how the world is recognizing the wealth that Arab cinema has to offer.”

Best Jury Prize Sahim Omar Kalifa THE DEEBAD HUNTER Belgium & UAE

The Awards were established in 2006, to foster and reward artistic excellence from within the Arab world and beyond. The coveted prize

Best Film Hinde Boujemaa ET ROMEO EPOUSA JULIETTE (…AND ROMEO MARRIED JULIETTE)

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Jury member Virginia Madsen

Tunisia Muhr Feature Special Mention Hisham Zaman BREV TIL KONGEN (LETTER TO THE KING) UAE & Norway Special Mention Yacine Mohamed Benelhadj RANI MIYET (I’M DEAD) Algeria & UAE Special Mention Yahya Alabdallah AL MAJLIS (THE COUNCIL) Jordan & UAE Best Jury Prize Salim Abu Jabal ROSHMIA Palestine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar & Syria Best Non-Fiction Film Nujoom Al Ghanem SAMMA QARRIBAH (NEARBY SKY) UAE Best Fiction Film Khadija Al-Salami ANA NOJOOM BENT ALASHERAH WAMOTALAGAH (I AM NOJOOM, AGE 10 AND DIVORCED) Yemen, UAE & France ABOUT DIFF The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is the leading film festival in the region. Since its inception in 2004, the festival has served as an influential platform for Arab filmmakers and talent at an international level, by spearheading the cinema movement in the region. The 11th edition of DIFF will take place from December 10 – 17, 2014.

Jury president Lee Daniels

Reem Erhama; Abdulhamid Juma; Masoud Amralla Al Ali; Waleed Al Shehhi; Ahmed Hasan Ahmed; Ahmed Salmeen; Abrahim Al Mansoori

Actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje attends the Bilal press conference

Tariq al Gurg and Eva Longoria attend the Global Gift Gala

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Director Saeed Salmeen Al Murry

Director Mohammed Swaidan with the Muhr Emirati Jury Prize award for The Confession at the Muhr Awards

Director Rami Yasin

Director Khadija Al-Salami and actress Reham Mohammed attend the Muhr Awards ceremony

Director Sahim Omar Kalifa, winner of the Shorts Jury Prize award for Bad Hunter at the Muhr Awards ceremony

Director Yahya Alabdallah, winner of the Special Mention award for The Council at the Muhr Awards ceremony

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HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (R) and Muhr Emirati and Shorts Jury member Cherien Dabis on stage at the Muhr Awards ceremony

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John Abraham

Surveen Chawla

Anil Kapoor

Nana Patekar

Marc Forster and Emily Blunt attends the Opening Night Gala

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Kinjal Pandya: People will take back nice message with AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA Of late it has lost its charm. But I believe films like AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA will once again up the Gujarati level.” Talking about her role, Kinjal says, “I am playing an over enthusiastic rich young girl, who is crazy for finding a suitable partner for her and getting married. She is ever restless single, who is on the look out to get mingled. My character’s name is ‘Anjali’, she is very ‘jhalli’ type, much on the lines of Kareena Kapoor from JAB WE MET.” Kinjal Pandya, who is currently wowing everyone with her TV soap ‘Qubool Hai’, has done copious Hindi serials and has also worked in Gujarati theatre. Now, she is gearing up for her debut AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA, a Gujarati film, produced by Vijay Khatri under the banner of Bhagat Entertainment and written & directed by Tejas Padiaa. Ask Kinjal how she bagged the film and she says, “I always wanted to do a Gujarati film but I wasn’t getting the desired projects. They were typical Gujarati films. Though initially I was refusing AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA when I got a call, I decided to do the film once I heard the story. I liked it so much that there was no point in giving a second thought.” Besides the story, Kinjal divulges that she took up AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA for its Bollywood style presentation. “As our tagline suggests ‘A Bollywood Gujarati Film’, right from cinematography to other technicalities, AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA has been packaged, designed a la Bollywood style. This was also one of the major reasons for me doing the film. I was so glad that a Gujarati film was being made on this level.” While Kinjal is disheartened about Gujarati filmmakers not giving enough attention to Gujarati Cinema, she is hopeful that AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA will enhance it. She says, “There are so many talented Gujarati filmmakers out there. But sadly they don’t want to exhibit it here. If they can churn out good Bollywood flicks, then why can’t they make a good Gujarati film? Earlier Gujarati Cinema was really meaningful.

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While the story of AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA is about doing good deeds, Kinjal also believes in the theory of Karmas. “I totally believe in the Karma theory. And when people will watch the film, they too will relate with it and take back home some nice message. The film will win over hearts of the audiences with its comedy and lovely message. It will leave a mark on the minds,” says Kinjal. She adds, “AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA is a concept which has not been tried in Bollywood or Hollywood earlier. This is a fresh film. The story and idea of the film is so powerful that it will make people sit back and think. At least, after working on this film, I have started thinking in the direction of doing good deeds.” Kinjal is all praise for writer-director Tejas Padiaa and other crew of the film, “Tejas bhai is very down-to-earth and hilarious. The producers were so co-operative and helpful all the time. The entire team of AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA has been supportive. I had an amazing time with everyone. Truly, AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA will be an unforgettable experience for all of us.” AA TE KEVI DUNNIYA also stars Raj Jatania, Yatin Parmar, Sunil Vishrani, Jayesh More, Krishna Rawal, RajKumar Kanojia, Falguni Desai, Padmesh Pandit and Sanat Vyas and is all set to release on 9th January, 2015

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To commemorate its 66th Foundation Day, India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA), the apex body of bullion and jewellery associations in the country, hosted the second edition of India International Bullion Summit (IIBS) and other related mega events in 2014 at Hotel Sahara Star in Mumbai. Mr. Mohit Kamboj, President, India Bullion & Jewellery Association Ltd., said “We were overwhelmed by the response received to the first India International Bullion Summit held last year and hence in 2014 we extended the event to two full days. Considering that India is currently the major market for bullion and jewellery, we are looking forward to the increased and active participation from all over the world at this Summit where the eminent industry leaders, both domestic and international, would share their thoughts and also address some of the critical issues.” Over 2000 delegates from India and countries like Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Turkey expected to participate in the two day deliberations on important and relevant topics such as FDI Investment in Bullion and Jewellery Industry, Changes needed in Gold Policy among others. Eminent speakers included Mr P. R. Somsundaram, Managing Director & Mr. Alistair Hewitt, Market Intelligence from World Gold Council, Mr. Motilal Oswal, Chairman & Managing Director, Motilal Oswal Financial Service Ltd., Surender Kumar Jindal, Director, Jindal Group and Rajesh Khosla, Managing Director, MMTC-PAMP India Pvt. Ltd. IBJA launched its own Silver and Gold coins, a book called ‘Journey from BBA to IBJA’ and the new website of IBJA AND IIBS during the Summit. Also, for fair business practices in silver, IBJA intends to launch World Silver Council. The prestigious industry awards, IBJA Awards 2014, were announced and presented to the Winners on 5th October 2014. The mega event, India Bullion & Jewellery Fashion Show 2014, featuring some the best Showstoppers like Zareen Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sushmita Sen, Huma Querishi, Neetu Chandra, Konkana bakshi and Shraddha Kapoor, and Designers like Ammy Billimoria, Karan Malhotra, Sonakshi Raaz and Archana Kochhar, presented a star studded evening.

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