November 2016 brew magazine

THINK. CREATE. LIVE.

LIFESTYLE

S P Muthuraman

The Man behind the rise of the Superstar

Morocco

As the Kingdom of the West beckons

Dipa Karmakar India’s Ace Olympian

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The Brew magazine is based on the Entertainment genre has seen stupendous growth in the past five years of its existence. Based on its tagline ‘Think.

Create. Live’, the Brew magazine urges readers to contemplate, create and live- in that order. Featuring human interest stories, articles about the most famed artists and elite lifestyle stories, we are immaculately selective about our content. With the support of the advisory and contributory board comprising of a team of great individuals, we host a minimum of eight events a year as well.

Sameer Bharat Ram Publisher & CEO

Passion, determination, focus and love for what people do are the driving forces that fuel their dreams. As India entered its 116th year of participation in Olympics, two women made her proud by winning a silver and bronze. However, Dipa Karmakar who was trending on social media with her tweet apologising for her loss to the one billion people whose eyes were glued to the TV, thanks to hernailing the Produnova. Brew magazine is very proud and extremely elated to feature this fiercely beautiful champion of the country on its cover this month. Delve into the cover story as she rewrites the equation for success.

For a breezy read through, the Create Section has a fantastic concoction of stories about Violinist Shravan Sridhar, Director S P Muthuraman among others. To draw you in with that much needed doze of inspiration the Think Section features Deepthi Bopiaah, a business maverick. As you skim your way to the last parts, the Live Section provides our readers with a unique piece on a never-thought-before perspective about the country’s capital. Also, get wonderfully lost through our pages with the travelogue on beautiful Morocco.

With fervidly inspiring and niche lifestyle stories, this edition has plenty to offer. Enjoy your read!

VIDHYA ANAND EDITOR

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“Based on its tagline ‘Think.

Create.

Live’, the Brew magazine urges readers to contemplate, create and live- in that order.

Featuring human interest stories, articles about the most famed artists and elite lifestyle stories, we are immaculately selective about our content. ”

CONTRIBUTORS & ADVISORY BOARD Thota Tharrani A senior Indian film art director and production designer who has worked in Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema, Malayalam cinema and Bollywood. He has won two National Film Awards, two Filmfare Awards South and four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. His work consists of paintings, murals, paper collages, wooden montages, installations and so on

G Venket Ram A leading Indian fashion photographer, who has shot principal photography stills for several notable films as well as portfolios. He quit his engineering studies to work with cinematographers for a while, after which he joined a course in Visual Communication at Loyola College. He then worked with photographer Sharad Haksar and in 1993, he started his own studio

Mallika Sarabhai Educated as an economist and business manager, she is one of India’s best-known classical dancers. She has taken her work and her company ‘Darpana’ to not only over 90 countries around the world, but also to the most remote parts of India

Neeru Nanda A graduate from Delhi University, she’s passionate about writing.

She freelanced as a feature writer for ten years before switching to publishing. Author of a collection of short stories titled ‘IF’, she has also worked on novels and short stories for children

Ashok Verghese One of the youngest education entrepreneurs who is making a great difference in this field in the country. He is the Director of the Hindustan group of Institutions, one of the pioneering educational groups in the country. He supports the cause of promoting young talent in art and music

Veejay Sai An award-winning writer, editor and a culture critic. He has written and published extensively on Indian classical music, fashion, theatre, food and art, and loves traveling, researching literary and cultural history. He is an editorial consultant with over 40 brands and designers in and outside India and is on the jury for several prestigious awards in the arts sector across the country

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INTERNAL TEAM EDITOR Vidhya Anand FEATURES WRITERS Padma Murughappun Nanditha Vijayaraghavan Aasha Sriram MARKETING MANAGER Reesha N DESIGN Ramkumarnagarasan P Aashbir kaur COVER CREDITS BHAVESH BHATI

CIRCULATION K.Sathish kumar

We are pleased to announce that celebrity PRO Mr Nikkil Murugan officially gets on board as the public relations officer of BREW LIFESTYLE.

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CONTENTS

ISSUE 05

CREATE

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SubadraKalyanaraman Illustrator and Ink Evangelist

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Art Scape The Happy Man by Doodle Monk

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DurjoyDatta The New-Age Pulse of Romance

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Shravan Sridhar Neoteric Master of Seven Strings

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S P Muthuraman The Man behind the rise of the Superstar

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LIVE EdithaKocks For the love of Tresses

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GLIMPSES WITHIN DELHI AND HER OMBRE TINTS

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Morocco As the Kingdom of the West beckons

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THINK|Mavericks

PLACING INDIA ON THE SPORTING MAP With all of India celebrating the victory of athletes at the Paralympics, Deepthi Bopaiah the Executive Director of GoSports walks us through the arduous journey of the athletes in a conversation with Brew Lifestyle.

BY AASHA SRIRAM It’s not easy to give up a successful banking career to manage a start-up organisation, let alone begin from scratch, but Deepthi Bopaiah makes it seem easy. Hailing from a family that played all kinds of sports, Deepthi was a successful basketball and state-level tennis player, but made the transition to academics when she decided to study economics.

“My whole family is from Coorg and my parents encouraged me to always stand on my own feet and play sports. I was juggling between two sports, and when I had to really choose, I chose tennis. My mom insisted that I had to write my exam for Symbiosis, Pune and I ended up getting into the college. It was a difficult call to pursue sports or leave,” she says.

After her five year stint at HSBC as the youngest Vice President in the retail banking space, Deepthi made a life changing decision that would lead her back to sports again, not as an athlete, but a guide. “I was doing great at my job, but I always had this emptiness. In 2012, while watching the Olympics with a group of colleagues, I was talking about how India as a country has so much potential that is yet to manifest,” she says.

“In 2012, while watching the Olympics with a group of colleagues, I was

talking about how India as a country has so much potential that is yet to manifest”

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Deepthi’s perpetual connection to sport drove her to research and become a part of GoSports, and from being a newbie to becoming the Executive Director of the organisation, she has had a great run. “We were a really small team in the beginning, but I was excited by the potential. It was a very big decision to quit my job, but I really wanted to be in sport and make a difference. Today, we work exactly like a professional organisation.Yet, it doesn’t feel like work!”

Deepthi Bopaiah has one important message for people out there. She believes that everyone can make a difference if they really want to create a change. “People feel that they need to give money, but that’s not the only contribution they can make. We believe in empowerment through sports. So, if anybody is keen on making a difference, they can contribute in other ways. Doctors, physician, lawyers, creative agencies, we’re open to getting any kind of help.”

“We’re very fortunate to have Rahul Dravid and Abhinav Bindra amongst our board members”

Excerpts What prompted you to choose GoSports and work for representing Indian athletes?

I joined GoSports because I didn’t want to complain about the system but wanted to see some change. Sport has been a critical part in each of our lives and as a team, we felt like it was ridiculous that even though we’re a country of 1 billion, we have only one individual gold medal. That’s what keeps pushing us even today.

What is GoSports’ main aim?

GoSports works to ensure that the talented athletes in the country don’t drop out of sports because they don’t get financial support. This is both for Olympic and Paralympics athletes. We also believe that the skill sets learned in sport, are life lessons. The Olympics is a long journey, and you may not even make it, but sports makes people better individuals, and helps them contribute more to the society. Our primary agenda was to put India on the sporting map; we’re building India through sport.

Despite the challenges you faced in the beginning, what kept you going?

The beginning was very difficult because it was just three of us, and I was very new to putting systems and structures, meeting athletes and travelling across the country to small towns. The most challenging task was finding funds because only when we got funds, we could do more for the athletes.

But after the Central Governments new mandate issued in 2013, which include sports within the arena of CSR for companies to invest in, we were able to get great partners.

We’re very fortunate to have Rahul Dravid and Abhinav Bindra amongst our board members. The three of them are champions and have very different perspectives and keep pushing us to do more and thinking bigger.

How have the Paralympics evolved in the sporting arena?

Nobody thought or knew about the Paralympics before, so we took it upon ourselves to create awareness. We started putting out the information about the athletes and people are actually getting to know about the Paralympics now. We got a gold medal, and everything changed and it’s getting a lot better. Our goal is to support the athletes’ sporting expenses, make them role models and share their stories with the media.

How is it picking the best?

When asked about the selection process, Deepthi says, “We put out applications to all federations, and athletes apply for our scholarship. We also have a robust watch list to track athlete performances and pick the best ones. We work with the selected athletes to get them to the next level.

Tell us a little about Deepa Malik.

About Deepa’s winning moment, Deepthi says, “The last two months of her performance was very closed and intense. When she won, it was surreal.

She is one of the most inspiring people I’ve known, and is an example for young women everywhere.

Reach out to GoSports Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GoSportsVoices Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GoSportsFoundation

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CREATE|Art

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SHAKUNTALA AND HER SURREAL STROKES It’s official, adult colouring books are ‘in’ and people absolutely love them!

Colouring is an increasingly evolving trend among the busy, convoluted, stress-zoned adults today for its meditative, therapeutic and self-expressive orientation. It is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a geometric shape, from a spider’s web, or from a speck of colour. And at the creative locus of this revived art form is the suave, sassy, and spirited, Subadra Kalyanaraman.

BY NANDITHA VIJAYARAGHAVAN A neoteric illustrator and ink evangelist, Subadra’s inventive mind chooses pencils over pixels and creates intricate hand-drawn illustrations rooted in culture and tradition that surrounds her home in the heart of Madras.

A management consultant by profession and a self-taught artist by design, Subadra has been pursuing painting and colouring as her hobby for over 2 years now. Her recently self-published “Shakuntala and Her Magic Box” — a Madhubani-themed colouring book for adults, is nothing short of a sublime labyrinth of gorgeously detailed coloring pages, with exquisite knotted designs and aesthetic geometric patterns.

With some breathtaking visuals by Subadra and an ethereal storyline penned by her writer husband Balajee, Shakuntala is a picturesque recital about a woman celebrating music, allowing it to wash over herself to such an extent that her environment responds to the stimulus.With extraordinary response and recognition to her first book, Subadra explicates how and why she chose Madhubani as the core theme.

“It was during a visit to Singapore last year, when my husband and I went to a popular book store and found a vast collection of colouring books. We also noticed that all the existing colouring books revolve around themes like flora, fauna, Mandala patterns and zentangles. That’s when we decided to work on something that’s closer to home, our hearts and also reflects the Indian culture & tradition. We

zeroed in on Madhubani,” she smiles.

Subadra draws much of her inspired passion for art andcolouring from the awe-inspiring handwork of the famous Scottish illustrator, Johanna Basford and her acclaimed colouring books like Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest and Magical Jungle. For Subadra, art is way of life, a medium to make sense of the knotted musings of her creative, and a liberative habitat of sorts. When not colouring or painting, Subadra is usually practicing the dance form of Kathak or spending quality time with family and friends.

“We also noticed that all the existing colouring books revolve around themes like flora, fauna, Mandala patterns and zentangles.

That’s when we decided to work on something that’s closer to home, our hearts and also reflects the Indian culture & tradition”

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CREATE|Artscape

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CREATE|Literature

THE STORYTELLER & HIS CUPID SWOON Someone wise once said,“When well told, a story captured the subtle movement of change. If a novel was a map of a country, a story was the bright silver pin that marked the crossroads.” I couldn’t agree more. It’s not very often that you come across a storyteller with a brewing desire to heal with words, navigating life’s painful and funny dramas, and eventually falling in love along the way.

Meet one such neoteric wordsmith, Durjoy Datta, an Indian novelist, screenwriter and entrepreneur, who is rewriting the rules of romantic fiction in lit-land today.

BY NANDITHA VIJAYARAGHAVAN I will be honest. I am one of those doe-eyed romance fiction readers who finds solace flipping through crisp pages of happily ever afters and overtly optimistic love stories that make you go weak in your knees. But instead of defending romance books to those who’ve never read one, I’d like to say this instead: pick one up and read. Romance encompasses fantasy, suspense, comedy, history, mystery, coming-of-age, and crime. The only difference between romance and just about any other kind of fiction is the promise of an emotionally satisfying ending.

Breaking the shackles of the categorical dismissal of the most-read genre in the world, romance fiction has indeed undergone a transformational facelift in the recent times, particularly in the Indian literature cosmos. And a handful of Indian novelists, such as Durjoy, are paradgimatic of this evolving trend.

Durjoy Datta is one of a new breed of literary scholars who are throwing open the velvet curtains behind which romance fiction has long been cloaked (or these days, behind

the leather pages of Kindle cases), turning their highbrow spotlight on one of the most popular and underrated lowbrow pastimes (a genre so beloved that it is often pegged for floating the publishing industry).

Durjoy’s books spell no vapidity and cliché. They speak of real people, real lives, realstories. Through his writing of 14 novels centred around love, he prides in offering his readers an emotional experience that mirrors an elemental desire in life: to find a constant and loving companion; to become our best selves; to forgive our mistakes of the past and forge beyond them. He depicts women and men who believe in their strength and convictions, who are willing to learn from their mistakes, and who take on issues and conflicts that stand in the way of a better life. Heroines are not rescued by a hero; instead, they save themselves. A typical female protagonist is not incomplete until marriage. Her journey is not about getting to the altar—it’s about growing as a person so that she can create a full life for herself, and yes, find happiness with a decent, kind partner who deserves her and whom she deserves.

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“Writing means everything to me. I started writing when no one was reading me and I will stop writing when no one is reading me”, raves Durjoy.He writes of the vagaries and hopes of the human heart, of faith and tenacity, independence, strength, and forgiveness. He depicts characters that are flawed and complex, characters who struggle to create the life they want and who succeed in doing so.His books have happy endings, yes. But they also affirm faith in humanity and preach the goodness and courage of the ordinary heart. He makes hisreaders laugh, he makes them cry, and he affirms their belief in the enduring, uplifting power of love.

“Writing means everything to me. I started writing when no one was reading me and I will stop writing when no one is reading me!”

When Durjoy wrote the book that changed his life, he was only 21. Today, celebrating the second successful week of his 14th best-selling book, he recalls his journey through all his stories and shares his penchant for the word. He dates his fervent discourse back to his college times when he was urged by a friend to start blogging. He fondly reflects, “Back then you needed to read a lot of blogs and interact with other bloggers so they could come and read your stories.

Over a period of time, people (from the blogging community) grew fond of my writing style and encouraged me to turn my blogs into a book!”

Durjoy is a firm believer of the adage – reada thousand books, and your words will flow like a river. Growing up, he counts reading as one of his most cherished pastimes that hasn’t faded over the years. Some of his favourites in the literary diaspora include Stephen King (cross genres), Thomas Harris (Suspense/Thriller), John Green (Young Adult Fiction) and Jhumpa Lahiri (Indian).Ask him about the last good book he read and he instantly gushes about Rana Dasgupta’s perceptive exploration of modern Delhi in his latest, Capital. His instant response to whether reading holds superior importance than writing to him is, “I love reading books but writing is something I derive an embarrassingly huge amount of pleasure out of.” He gleefully adds, “When I started out, I didn’t think I would write romance fiction. I just wanted to write a fun story about a few friends where the main protagonists happen to fall in love.”

Durjoy has seen manifold successes in the literary world including his screenwriting ventures in the Indian television industry. He shares his humble experience of the visual diorama, “Writing a book is a very solitary process but writing for a television serial is far more dynamic.You meet a

lot of creative people everyday, including the team of writers, artists and directors.”To date, Durjoy has four television shows, SaddaHaq - My Life, My Choice, Million Dollar Girl - From Banaras to Paris on Channel V India, Kuch Rang PyarKeAiseBhion Sony TV and Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera on Star Plus, to his credit. Ask him about the next genre of book writing he wishes to explore and he jumps in almost instantly to say, fantasy! He explains how he has been wanting to pen a book series narrating a long arching love story spanning over twenty odd years.

For all aspiring writers and bloggers piqued with the storytelling bug, he has a few words of modest incandescence to share. “Read a lot, and to get that time to read, stop writing for a bit. Also, don’t get attached to your books. If publishers are rejecting your books, then don’t get bogged down. Instead, pick up that pen again and start writing the next one.”

So, go on, write that story that’s been growing in your heart, the characters you can’t keep out of your head, the tale story that murmurs back to you, that pops into your head during your daily commute, that wakes you up in the morning and urges you to make a difference. Tell that story, for there is probably no greater power on this earth, than a story!

“I love reading books but writing is something I derive an embarrassingly huge amount of pleasure out of ”

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CREATE|Music

TêTE à TêTE AVEC LE BOIS

An amalgamation of open-mindedness and passion results in nothing but perfection in any venture that one undertakes.When he added a little bit of his experimentative and creative self to the potion, the new-age, highly sought-after musician Shravan Sridhar was born. Known for his shows in the country and abroad with various bands and YouTube channels, Shravan Sridhar is on a musical roll. Read on as he elucidates the journey of finding solace, fame and himself with his 4-stringed wonder.

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• Tell us about yourself, how you came into the field of music and why violin?

I got into music at a relatively young age, started off with Carnatic vocals and then moved to violin. My parents sort of eased me into the field since there obviously was the initial hesitation at that age, but over the years the love for music only grew stronger and stronger.

I feel it is the musical instrument that is closest to the human voice amongst all. Through an instrument like the violin, I’m able to convey a whole range of emotions and feelings and there is no language barrier whatsoever.

• Speak a little about your tutelage.

All my music tutelage happened in Chennai. I started off learning from Smt. Charukesi initially and then majorly from Dr T V Ramani and finally from Dr T V Gopala Krishnan. I’ve been very fortunate to have learnt from these stalwarts at a very young age itself.

• Who or what inspired you to pursue violin as your passion and career?

Having grown up in a family where music listening was inculcated right from an age of 2 or 3, developing a love for music was almost a given. I started attending classical music concerts with my parents and watching legends like Ganesh & Kumaresh, L Subramaniam really inspired me to pick up the violin!

• What is the one virtue, according to you, that is most imperative for a violinist?

Patience, more than anything else. The violin being a fretless instrument is definitely something that requires a little more fortitude especially in the initial phases.

• Violin conventionally has always been used as a classical instrument, be it Carnatic or Western Classical. Is it still being perceived as the same despite many efforts to bring it into mainstream music?

Absolutely, the violin has definitely come a long way from being used in the traditional settings. In fact I’d like to think it has transcended mainstream music as well and sits very well across all genres like blues, country, rock, electronica and even metal! I’ve been lucky to have been associated with a lot of bands in the Independent music scene and that has helped me push myself in terms of fitting across different genres and soundscapes.

• Tell us the behind the scenes of making music on a violin.

It’s a process that is honestly a little hard to put into words. I generally like to delve into the feel of the track and experiment a lot! It’s a different approach when writing violin parts for a session or another track as opposed to writing for my solo material. In a session recording or live gig, its more about making sure the violin blends in with the overall sound, while for my solo music its more about the violin being the driving factor for the song in itself.

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CREATE|Music • Enlighten us about the instrument and how it works So I currently play have 2 acoustic violins (4 and 5 string), 2 electric violins (4 and 5 string) and a Viola; each of them fulfilling a different purpose in terms of playability and tonality. I mostly use the electrics for acoustics for sessions, but that again depends on the kind of setting I’m using them in.

• Renaissance is a collective group of which you’re a part of. How has your experience been being a part of such cover-making channels?

Renaissance has always been just a bunch of friends coming together to jam and have fun. It’s definitely a great feeling to know that our videos have gained some substantial viewership! We’ve recently also started doing quite a few live shows as a band as well.

• What is the genre of music that draws your attention anytime anywhere? Who is your favourite music artist – one virtue you love about them?

Well, it’s hard to pinpoint just one genre in that manner, but I’m definitely very attracted towards the electronic soundscape and blending Indian classical elements into it. Someone who does an incredible job of that is Karsh Kale who is one of my all-time favourite artists. His perseverance towards standing out and finding original sound is incredibly inspiring to me.

I’m also a massive progressive metal head. Guys like Roman Iskorostanskiy from Russia and David Maxim Micic from Serbia writes some truly beautiful music, and I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have collaborated with them.

• Have you considered playing for films? How different is it be to be on a production than doing covers and performing live?

I have played for quite a few music directors in the Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu film industries. Playing for films is a bit different because you have to work with certain constraints in terms of what the song/scene requires but it’s definitely exciting because it’s always a different experience.

Playing live is a whole different rush altogether, and it is definitely where I see myself down the line.

• What is the future of violin according to you?

I think a lot of leading violinists have already been pushing boundaries in terms of where the violin fits in every sphere: be it in the structure of a song or in the line-up of a band. It is definitely only going to come to the fore even more in the future.

• What are your ideas for the near future with respect to violin and growth in the same field?

I have my solo independent album / live act in the works for quite a while and I’m just waiting for the right time and right minds to come together to let it see the day of light. It is literally an amalgamation of every aspect of me, in terms of the kind of music I listen to and am inspired by.You will hear sounds ranging from blues and country to even Carnatic and metal all in an atmosphere electronic soundscape. In short it’s going to be me on a platter, and I hope people like what to they hear! Fingers crossed!

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CREATE|Cinema and Theatre

AN INTERVIEW WITH ACE DIRECTOR SP MUTHURAMAN ON

THE MAKING OF A LEGEND Recognition of talent is by far one of the best and most gratifying gifts one human can offer another. Ace Director SP Muthuraman did just that. Bringing superstar Rajinikanth into the spotlight with several commercially successful and critically acclaimed movies such as Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri, he gave the people of Tamil Nadu and the rest of the world, one of the best actors of all time.

Read on as he talks about their entwined journeys, how one little thing led to another and how the universe conspired in the making of a legend.

BY VIDHYA ANAND

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

SHIVA BALASWAMINATHAN

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CREATE|Cinema and Theatre

H

ailing from a conventional affluent family in Karaikudi, did not hinder director SP Muthuraman’s dreams of getting into the world of cinema. “There was this very famous drama troupe called TKS Brothers who used to come and stay for three months in a row to perform on stage. Each drama of theirs will go on for around tencontinuous days.It so happened that these actors stayed nearour house and on their way to the drama place every evening, they met my father before heading to the performance. So whenever they dropped by, they took me along with them,” says Muthuraman recalling the inception of his dreams. This served as his initial spark of desire with respect to film direction and working on screenplay writing. It was around this period that the famed Tamil blockbuster ‘Parasakthi’ had hit theatres. Being the massive hit it was among youngsters, it undoubtedly left a mark in the history of Tamil Cinema. “I watched ‘Parasakthi’ countless times and this film made me think ‘Why not get into the film industry?’ Following this I made up my mind to pursue the same, for I knew that’s all I wanted,” he says.

An incident during his schooling where his headmaster encouraged SP Muthuraman’s desire to pursue a career less trodden such as cinema back in the days, led to his increased confidence, and with it unfolded a journey that will be spoken about over and over again, for decades to come. A journey that will sow the seed for the birth of yet another legend, the world did not anticipate to witness.

WHEN HISTORY HAPPENED Panning across the story of his life, SP Muthuraman over years of hard, dedicated and smart work found himself to be the ace director he is today. Going back in mind to the times he met the Superstar, he talks about the latter’s rocket to fame and success,“‘Bhuvana Oru Kelvikuri’, a movie adaption of a novel, is where I directed Superstar Rajinikanth. It was this movie that served as the first step for Rajini to become the person he is today. This was his entry as the hero. Subsequently, ‘Adupuli Aatam,’took root, an action movie with Kamal and Rajini in the lead.”

Moving ahead to explain in detail some life altering moments for Rajinikanth, he adds, “During the shoot of this movie, something happened! Meiyappa Chettiar was also present in the set as construction of one his buildings was happening. I asked Rajini if we could go meet Chettiar as he was around. Rajini was overwhelmed and said yes. Upon meeting, Chettiar wished Rajini good luck and said his work was good and appreciated him. After Rajini left, he asked mewhy not I go ahead and work on a movie for our productionhouse with Kamal and Rajini. I was exhilarated and really happy when this happened. Because, AVM is where I learnt this art I was being called to become amaster right there. However, unfortunately he passed away within a month after this conversation took place.Of course, I was disappointed but then Saravanan sir came up to me and told me to go ahead and create a movie with Kamal and Rajini. I discussed this with Rajini and he was extremely happy about the opportunity. When I discussed this with Kamal however, he asked me to leave making a movie inclusive of both of them with ‘Adupuli Aatam.’He did not want me to plan movies anymore starring the duo. He said‘Let him perform alone and I’ll perform alone. Convince Saravanan sir and then I’ll give you a call sheet separately. So when I told Saravanan sir about this, he asked me to get started with Rajini as we weremanaging his call sheet mostly,” smiles SP Muthuraman recalling those little moments and little decisions that swerved and created a whole new face of stardom in Tamil cinema.

From standing under the popular globe that symbolises the AVM production house to becoming a sensation that drives every Tamil household roaring with joy, reverence and love, Superstar Rajinikanth is an idol, forever etched in days bygone, and days to come.

One cannot help but relate the Chaos Theory to his life. A rippling integration of choices, actions, decisions and consequences has led to the making of The Man. And his name is Rajinikanth.

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CREATE|Zeroed In

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“I’m not a celebrity.

I’m focusing on my goals for the future” As Babe Ruth established rightly about how hard it is to beat a person who never gives up, Dipa Karmakar proves to be the essence and spirit of it as she trail blazes her way to the pinnacle of success.The first Indian female gymnast to ever compete in the Olympics, Dipa Karmakar has not only put India on the Vaulting map, but has created history. In conversation with Aasha Sriram, she opens up about how this is just the beginning to a long journey ahead of her.

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Dipa Karmakar’s execution of the produnova earned her a score of 15.066 and she finished fourth in the Women’s Vault Gymnastics event at the Rio Olympics. Her wave of success at the Olympics, her passion and fire for the sport has helped redefine the future of India’s potential.

With the constant support of her family, Dipa’s love affair with gymnastics began when she was five years old. Hailing from a family that has always been involved in sports, Dipa was guided in that direction. Her father, a former weight lifter propelled Dipa towards gymnastics and shaped her passion.

“My father loved gymnastics and encouraged me to give it a shot. From the very beginning my parents were very supportive, and encouraged me to play sports. When the other parents asked their children to study instead of playing, my parent always told me to follow my heart,” says the 23-year-old champ.

After winning the bronze medal in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Dipa finished fourth in the Asian games, and from there she has been unstoppable. Her career began with her participation in the National Games of India, where she won gold medals in all four events: floor, vault, balance beam and uneven bars.

“It was never about the medals for me. I enjoyed Gymnastics, and I felt like I wanted to do something. I wanted to prove to myself that I can achieve what I want to, and after Rio, I feel like I can definitely reach greater heights,” she says.

Qualifying for the Olympics wasn’t an easy task says Dipa, who had to make many sacrifices to make her dream come true.

“From the very beginning my parents were very supportive, and encouraged me to play sports.When the other parents asked their children to study instead of playing, my parents always told me to follow my heart.”

“Three months before qualifying, I spent hours practicing and working hard. With the support I received from the government as well asGosports foundation, I was able to buckle down and focus on my training. I trained for about 8 hours a day before Rio, and I worked hard and finished in fourth place,” says the gymnast.

Facing challenges isn’t new for Dipa, for she has only become stronger and emerged to be one of the most inspiring sports icons of the nation. Turning obstacles into opportunities, she has truly proven that nothing is impossible.

“This sport is very challenging, because every move has the potential to break you. The final seconds of the execution are very important, and even though I could have given up easily, I didn’t let the fear get to me because I wanted to keep doing this.”

In addition to taking the gymnastics arena by storm, Dipa is also pursuing her masters in Political Science. As a gymnast and a woman, Dipa has created ripples across the country, but according to her, this is just the beginning.

“I’m immensely happy to be the first Indian woman to have qualified for the Rio Olympics in an event that is so close to my heart. It would have been great if I had come back with a medal for my country, but this is just the beginning.”

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Excerpts: From competing in the National Games of India to the Olympics, how has your journey been?

My life has completely changed. Even after winning three gold and two silver medals, I kept continuing out of interest. I constantly feel like I should do more and that fire in me keeps me going.

When times were hard, what inspired you to keep going?

There was a po int when training had become very challenging, but after qualifying for the Olympics, all of that evaporated. I’m very grateful for the support I’ve received from the government, Gosports and the love of the country. My coach has been the constant guiding force in my life. Even when I had doubts, he kept telling me that I could do it. It’s only because of him that I have achieved whatever I have.

What was going through your mind when you were executing the produnova?

I was aware of the difficulty of the produnova, but I practiced it until it became easy.

I remember feeling the intensity in the moment, and with my whole country rooting for me, I knew I could do it.

On being a celebrity When asked about how she is handling all the attention Dipa says, “I don’t think I am a celebrity or a famous person. I haven’t won a medal, I’ve come fourth. When I win a medal, I’ll see what happens. For now, I’m very grounded and focused on my goals for the future.”

On women’s involvement in sports When asked about her message to young women, Dipa says, “I only wish for women to come forward, practice and achieve.”

“This sport is very challenging, because every move has the potential to break you.The final seconds of the execution are very important, and even though I could have given up easily, I didn’t let the fear get to me because I wanted to keep doing this.”

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CHASING DREAMS In a time when following your heart’s desire for a career pursuit has become a rarity, individuals like Editha Kocks are sources of inspiration. Having been in the industry for more than 17 years, she is a 33-year old hairdresser and a woman chasing her dreams.

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orking with Keune for nine years now, Editha started off as an assistant in a saloon like most stylists do.

However, she grew exponentially even as a young lady of 21 and succeeded in creating and building her own brand. Educating people through her seminars and travelling about a 100 days in a year for research purposes, she is an ardent believer that learning never really stops. Her experiences pan across the fashion week in paris, television shows in Netherland and organizing 300 seminars through her travels to almost 80 countries. Read on, as Editha opens up about her love for her career and her journey so far.

Tell us a little bit about how your journey began, was your career choice always a dream you wanted to pursue or was it something that came by?

Since I was a little girl I always knew I wanted to become a hairdresser.I started my journey when I was 17. I started just as everyone else in a salon, as an assistant making coffee and cleaning the floor. When I was 19 I became the manager of a salon and at 21 I owned my own. I was a member of the Young Intercoiffure and a certified make-up artist. I worked for Keune since 9 years. I began my career as an educator but for the last two years I work at the Global Creative Master for Keune Hair Cosmetics. I do this with much love and passion and can’t wait for what the future will bring.

What is the best thing about your profession?

Travelling around the world, meeting the most amazing people and being able to bring education to everyone. Knowledge is confidence !

What has been your most exciting international experience, something that changed you for life?

I think it’s the journey within travelling throughout these last years. Meeting and getting to know different people, religions and cultures what changed my outlook on life. Also respecting and appreciating what you have so much more.

Who or what inspires you?

There are some great people in the industry who inspire me in what i do and improving myself on a day to day professional life (For me Dennis Kill Creative Director / Publisher at TRIBU-TE NL Magazine). But my biggest hero is my mum! She told and teached me that i can do anything in life if i put my mind to it.

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Being a big part of the fashion industry - how does that feel? Your time at the fashion week, tell us a little about that.

What is that one truth in life you live by?

Life is an ongoing journey and you never stop learning. Never be afraid to see what lays ahead.

Who are your favourite designers, make-up artists, hair dressers in the industry?

My favorite designers are Chanel,Victor and Rolf.

My favorite make-up artist is fashion week make-up artist Barbara Oliemans. She’s brilliant Is the Indian market thriving? Your thoughts on this.

Yes it certainly is.You are more and more involved, seeing and reacting to global trends. The education is growing, knowledge and therefore confidence is growing which is a wonderful thing to see Anything else you’d like our readers to read about you, please feel free to mention When you see a client smile that’s when you know you did a good job.

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KEZHVARAGU KEERAI ADAI INGREDIENTS n ragi flour / finger millet flour - (1 cup) --------------------------------------------------------------------------n 50 gms greens --------------------------------------------------------------------------n 50 gms shallots --------------------------------------------------------------------------n 20 gms chopped green chillies --------------------------------------------------------------------------n 20 gms chopped coriander leaves --------------------------------------------------------------------------n 20 gms curry leaves --------------------------------------------------------------------------n 50 ml gingely oil --------------------------------------------------------------------------n Salt to taste ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

METHOD n Heat 1 tsp of oil, add shallots, green chilli. Saute until shallots turn transparent.

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------n Add additional salt if required. Add water, little at a time, make pliable high.

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------n Grease a plantain leaf or a ziplock bag with oil, flatten the ragi dough ball with your fingers.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------n Grease the tawa and heat it . Transfer flattened dough to the tawa.

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Ombre tints Nanditha is a full-time Senior Business Analyst by profession, a Freelance Magazine Writer by passion and a vagabond enthusiast by choice. A voracious reader and nature lover, she travels extensively in her free time in an attempt to demystify global cultures, meet with new experiences and quench her gastronomical cravings.

Delhi – The Glitter,The Gleam,The Grandeur I will be honest. Delhi holds an eternally distinctive place in my heart. It is where I was born and spent a memorable part of my childhood growing up. The city which is a perfect coalesces of History, Culture, Modernity, Politics and Technology, is a place where the entire country, it seems, comes together to make it what it is, ‘the city improbable’, to quote the words of Khushwant Singh. It’s not called “Dilwalon ki Dilli (translation - the city of the large-hearted)” for nothing. From facades of Tughlaqabad to the streets of Chandni Chowk, from simpletons of the Sadar Bazaar to the elites of Khan Market, from Connaught Place to Kalindi Kunj and with parliament and embassies on one side and hard rock cafes on the other, it is the city, improbable at its best. The capital boasts of its rich historical legacy and dynamic advancements beautifully blended together; one can pay a visit to the mughals at noon and later shake a leg at one of the country’s most happening party destinations/clubs at night. A stunning mix of numerous cultures, sensibilities, traditions and languages, the city has emerged as a hybrid of its own kind.

Being the capital city, Delhi also boasts of one of the best transport connectivity, both domestic and international. Besides air, the city has one of the most sought after rail and road interlinks from practically every other town or city in the country. As a popular travel destination, Delhi has a myriad of things to offer its tourists. It gratifies every segment of travel explorers, wanderers and vivid enthusiasts. Here is my custom pick of the top 10 must-do/see/visit places in Delhi:

Bangla Sahib Gurudwara - Situated in the heart of Connaught Place, the present Gurdwara was once a bunglow of Mirza Raja Jai Singh – hence giving its name Bangla Sahib. A sacred place with its deep-rooted history dating back to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the Gurdwara is known for its sheer serenity and delicate abode.

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Agrasen Ki Baoli - The well of Agrasen is truly a fine blend of history and architecture. It is known to have been constructed from the aesthetic aspiration of the mighty King Ugrasen during the Mahabharata Era. The well, which is amongst the few of its kind in Delhi consists of 103 steps, few of which are immersed in water. The top 3 levels of the well are visible and each of them is lined with arched niches on either sides.

Humayun’s Tomb - One of the Delhi’s three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Humayun’s Tomb, is built in ChaarBagh (four corners) style. As you enter the place, the first giant monument on your right is the bulbous, octagonal tomb of Iza Khan, a court noble who built it in his own lifetime, almost 20 years before Humayun’s tomb. As you forge through the first gate, you will see the dome of the tomb and enter a floral path leading to the second (West) gate, which now acts as the entrance to the beautiful central garden.

The centerpiece is the eponymous tomb of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor.

India Gate - Rising 42 mts high in one end of Rajpat stands the India Gate – a symbol of pride and bravery. This outstanding stone archway instantly ignites a feeling of patriotism and thus is a major tourist place in Delhi. Also known by the name of All India War Memorial, this prestigious monument is a mark of respect to all those unknown soldiers who have sacrificed their lives protecting an entire nation.

Dilli Haat - The Dillihaat, is an open aircraft bazaar cum food plaza situated in Delhi, run by Delhi tourism. Dilli Haat is adorned with beautiful sites. Under the open sky, little kiosks of junk and semi precious jewellery, paintings, fabrics, saris, pottery, furniture, souvenirs, showcasing bidri work from Karnataka or pashmina from Kashmir. A portrait maker was sketching a portrait of a girl. A mehendi wali was decorating the hands of a girl and others were waiting for their turn. At the far end, there was the food bazaar buzzes with activity where one can savour the inimitable flavors of the delightful local foods from the various regions of India like the momos from Sikkim or the Bamboos hot chicken from Nagaland, Kahwa & Kebabs from Jammu, Pooranpoli from Maharastra or the Gujrati Dhokla. There were some Chinese food options also. I took hakka noodles with cold coffee.

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Hauz Khas Village - The Hauz Khas Village is the urban market and probably the most ‘happening’ places of Delhi, as described by youngsters. With its antique shops, cool cafes, restaurants and bars, it is a must visit for all the art lovers and people who want to spend some leisurely time with friends. If you reach before sunset, you can catch a glimpse of the lake and the monuments surrounding it. Worry not if you are not into more monuments as this area turns into a happening night spot (with multiple restaurants serving an array of local and international cusines) as evening sets, still giving you plenty of opportunity to enjoy your evening.

Janpath Market - is situated opposite the famous Connaught Place, in New Delhi. This market is a mix of fixed small shops and local stalls. Here you’ll find the latest fashion goods all decorated in the pomp and glory of their arrival, embellishing the entire market. Other than the fixed small shops and local stalls, there are also local cloth/Mojari or Jutti (a Punjabi or Rajisthani footwear)/purse and other handicraft artisans sitting between the lanes of fixed shops.

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Daryaganj Book Market - Known to have begun around 1964, the weekly book market at Old Delhi’s Daryaganj is said to be one of the oldest regular book markets of the city. The market is set on the narrow footpaths and cramped streets of Daryaganj only on Sundays. This market is practically a treasure for book lovers because of availability of second hand books in good shape and at reasonable prices, sometimes the prices dupe down so low that you can by a John Grisham at as low as 10-20 INR.

Connaught Place- - One of the favorite shopping destination in Delhi, and the fourth most expensive office destination couldn’t remain untouched from our presence. From eateries, to commercial business centers, from Cinema houses to retail markets, CP has it all.Built in 1933, Connaught Place in its early years was the headquarters of the British colonial Empire, and was named after H.R.H Field Marshal The 1st Duke of Connaught and Strathearn.

Chandni Chowk (moonlight square) is one of the oldest and the busiest markets of Old Delhi. It was built and established by princess Jahanara, Shah Jahan’s Daughter.

Savouring the famous parathas of the “parathe wali gali” is a must here.Kindle the flame of the wanderlust burning inside your heart by taking a dip into the world of antiquity, a historian’s paradise, a shopper’s delight!

If you are a first time visitor to the national capital, then these are some things that you could try too: • Hear qawwalis (devotional music) sung at dargah of Nizamuddin Auliya; religious songs resounding at around sunset at one of Islam’s holiest tombs.

• Ride on the Delhi metro: so cheap, so clean, so democratic, unlike the other world upstairs.

• Wander around Lodhi Gardens on a Sunday afternoon, the perfect place for people watching.

• Chow down on scrumptious masala dosas at the Janpath branch of Saravana Bhavan, and finish your meal with a deliciously gritty south Indian coffee.

• Wind up at the Jama Masjid, climb the mosque’s minaret, then enjoy a classic non-veg meal at nearby culinary institutions Karim’s or Al-Jawahar, famous for their roasted meat kebabs.

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AS THE KINGDOM OF THE WEST BECKONS Wake up to brightly lit mornings with the call for prayer –‘adhan’ resonating through the city, savour in the experience of sipping mint tea to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul to get lost wonderfully in the prettiest country in Africa. Drink in the beauty of the silk-like sand of the Saharan deserts, lose yourself in the hidden alleys, feel on top of the world riding in the hot air balloons, climb the Atlas and its peak to savour in the most cultured, dynamic and eye-catchingly pretty Morocco.

BY PADMA MURUGHAPPUN

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ituated at crossroads of Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Morocco is very diverse in its culture and geography - distances as short as 15 miles will bring you from a desert to pasture lands. Often defined by the travellers as exotic and rich in culture for centuries, Morocco has embraced modernity as effortlessly as its own tradition.This incredible North African country is home to the indigenous Berbers, Saharawis and Arabs. Politically, Morocco is ruled by the King Mohammad IV and is a monarchy, thus officially called as the Kingdom of Morocco. No visit to a country would be fulfilling without getting to know its people and the best way to do that is people-watching.

Morocco’s unimaginably busy markets and souks provides not only the right ground for people-watching but also to satiate the spendthrift in you. With beaches, mountains, valleys, canyons, alleys, deserts and forests dotting its geographical map, this enchanting little place will never fail to reward the adventurous traveller in all its confusing glory. At just a stone’s throw away from Europe, as the unfathomable confluence of East and the West, Morocco never failed to leave the first-timers awe-struck and the second-time visitors fascinated with its beauty. A trip to this land of mystery and wonder will undoubtedly be a sumptuous feast of sights and sounds.

The story here will take you through the sights, the sounds and the feel of the various culture-clad cities of the North African country of Morocco.

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Marrakesh–Gateway of Cultures

Apart from watching slimy snakes get charmed by the sound of the pungi, delving into the souks of Marrakesh shopping to your heart’s content, we list down other top things to do while you’re exploring this charming city that is situated at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.

Treat yourself to the most exotic breakfast at the Riyadh mansions for keeping you appeased the entire day. Visit the La Bahia Palace. Situated in two acres and rightly named as ‘The Beautiful,’ this palace proves to be the true essence of Moroccan architecture and craftsmanship. Evoke your true sense of culture at the action-packed Djemaa El-Fna, a cultural space with indigenous storytellers, musicians, performers and other forms of cultural expressions take place on a daily basis.Head north to the maze of souks where once the Berber merchants traded ivory, silk, gold and leather. Indulge in a mindless splurge buying rugs, carpets, shoes, bags and all other kinds of pretty things.Vigilantly guarded by stray cats is the next stop, The Saadian Tombs which were built around 400 years ago for the King Al-Mansour. Lavishly built with Italian Carrara marble and intricate designs, this tomb is a feast to the eyes.Your trip to Marrakesh would definitely be unfinished without visiting the Majorelle Gardens in the New Town or Ville Nouvelle that has a very interesting history. Built in dedication to the original owner and painter Jacques Majorelle by Yves Saint Laurent, it is now a psychedelic desert mirage with over 300 different plant species from over five continents.

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1. Take up a scintillating ride on the Hot Air balloons while in Marrakesh. These rides are usually for an hour and are done during sunrise and sunset for better viewing and better climate.

Casablanca - Cosmopolitan city of Morocco

2. A definite not-to-miss while in Morocco is the most gratifying experience of the Saharan desert tour and camel trekking.

There are one day tours, sunset tours and even customised tours according to your needs.

However, this must have a mandatory place in the itinerary of anyone visiting Morocco.

Known worldwide affectionately as ‘Casa’, this name might ring a bell for us as the image of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman fill our minds.

Made famous by the 1942 film of the same name, this city is Morocco’s largest and most economised. Don’t get disenchanted by the noise and the pollution, a happening a nightlife and the hidden architecture would demand at least one day of your Moroccan itinerary.

Savour in the glory of the King Hassan II mosque, one of the two mosques that are open to non-Muslims. With a roof that opens to the sky and beautiful interiors complete with a huge Hammam, this place is a diamond in the rough city of Casablanca. Get the privilege of witnessing the only Jewish museum in the world situated in Casablanca reflecting the culture of the majority community of the city to the south of the Oasis. It’s a villa surrounded by lush gardens housing over 1500 artefacts, traditional clothing, ceremonial items and a vast collection of photographs.

Also visit the Mahakama Du Pasha, a notable building in the city with over 60 rooms that are beautifully decorated with stucco work and finished with earthen floors giving it an indigenous outlook. The Parc De la Ligue Arabe is the city’s biggest open space for an evening walk or games with the Yashmina Amusement Park right there. The beauty of the French layout of this space attracts tourists and locals alike for a calming experience.

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Fez – Morocco’s Spiritual Heart This city has over 9000 streets which makes it very easy to get lost in the maze. Fez has been part of the country for over 1,200 years now with so numerous dynasties come and gone during its existence. Being the one imperial city of the country, take a trip down the roads of history of Morocco’s second largest city.

Tanneries form a huge part of the culture of the city of Fez. Find yourself standing in the midst of the city’s most iconic sights and smells at the Chaouwara Tanneries which is the heart of the leather district. Awaken your spiritual and intellectual self at Africa’s largest mosque and university, the Kairaouine Mosque and University. Non-Muslims have to be content with a glimpse of the courtyard where 20,000 people can be accommodated in prayer at a time.The Bou JeloudGardens provide for some greenery in the city which are right beside the Mellah.

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The casual range for Wills Lifestyle experiments with eclectic colours and adds unexpected twist in ‘Modern Prepp’range.

Quirky fashion takes a new meaning with pieces featuring polka prints, gingham, cords and checks to add a dash of prep school fashion for the modern, stylish man. Formal range this season continues to be Regalia, Luxuria and Presidentia collection. The Studio collection radiates dynamic modernity while creating an interesting contrast. The colours sway between pastels and rich evening darks. The clean, sharp finish gives the collection a perfect appeal for the headstrong men of today.

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