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Kamal Hassan expresses his desire to watch Gour Hari Dastaan
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When the south star heard a film being featured around a man who’s struggle was worth telling a story he was intrigued to see it on the 70mm screen. The super star Kamal Hassan expressed his desire to see the movie.
Shakti Kapoor goes to Macau with family Shakti Kapoor is on a short vacation with family. The actor along with his wife Shivangi, daughter Shraddha and son Siddhant to Macau. It`s Siddhant’s birthday and the veteran actor has planned a bash for him.
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Abhishek Yennam is enjoying the attention his body draws from people. He will be seen on MTV’s Splitsvilla season 8 By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath
comfortable in my skin. Honestly, I love being naked. Even for Splitsvilla auditions, I stripped and danced with just my underwear on. I find nothing fter winning several body-building and wrong in showing off a good body,” he laughs. style shows in the city, Abhishek Yennam Abhishek has had to work really hard to build has just begun working on a TV reality a good physique. He is a regular at the gym and show. A graduate of International Business from follows a strict diet to maintain his physique. Maharashtra Institute of The last time he binged was Technology, Abhishek will be before leaving for the shoot. “I seen in Splitsvilla Season 8. I built my body to hogged on everything junk and The reality show will mark unhealthy only to realise that on his debut in television but the woo girls but today sets I will not be served meals as young lad has been used to I am approached per my diet. I have put on weight attention for a while now. “I because the food at shoots is by men too. I enjoy now started body-building sessions oily and unhealthy for diet freaks compliments and like me.” but I realised that my body will beef up and I might look weird. take it in good stride The reality TV show is only Also, girls prefer men with the beginning of Abhishek’s toned bodies so I decided to career in the entertainment concentrate on having a droolindustry. “Well, I made sure that worthy body instead,” smiles Abhishek. I complete my education before taking up anything Recently, while in a mall, the 20-year-old else. Now I plan to shift to Mumbai and join an signed up for a style show audition. The show was acting school. I have the looks and the body. I just for professionals and Abhishek remembers that have to learn the ropes of acting. I shall be ready to the photographer at the event wasn’t paying much be an actor,” adds Abhishek while admitting that attention to him. So, he opted to take off his t-shirt, he loves the audience attention. “I built my body to which got everybody at the shopping mall cheering woo girls but today, I am approached by men too. I for him. Eventually, Abhishek managed to get on enjoy compliments and take it in good stride.” anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com the top five model list at the show. “I am extremely
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It’s time to step up Choreographer Acash Shetty will conduct an eight-session hip-hop choreography workshop in the city
dancers on the latest from across the globe. There are no conditions to joining the workshop, anyone can register. You just have to be passionate about dancing,” says the Symbiosis alumnus. The dance scene has progressed a lot and it is very important for professional dancers to be up-toTGS NEWS SERVICE date with the latest moves. Keeping @TGSWeekly this in mind, Acash has planned a specific workshop module for the une has given this young lad dancers. “It is a great thing that a lot. The city introduced more and more people are him to the world of taking dance seriously. dance and choreography. At Youngsters even 26, Acash Shetty has films look at it as a career Twinkle like ‘Kya Kool Hain Hum’, option. I have ‘Dishkayoon’, ‘Shangai’, youngsters come toes ‘Karle Pyaar Karle’ and up to me asking to several advertisements update their dance to his credit as an assistant styles. People are well choreographer. aware of dance forms and This month, Acash will be they are not interested in just conducting an eight-session attending classes for the sake of workshop on hip-hop in the city. it. They want to take back more in “The idea is to update young terms of intensive dance steps.”
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Acash also personally trains Bollywood actors Randeep Hooda and Ruslaan Mumtaz depending on their busy schedules. But getting a break in the film industry has not been easy. “You may have a godfather in the industry, but at the end of the day, it is your talent that matters. The audience today is smart and won’t support you unless you are worthy. You have to be true to yourself and extremely patient. Keep faith and be focussed.” Acash is also part of the dance-based reality show, ‘Aasman Se Aage’. He believes that imitation is good but you have to build your own style. “One can’t simply ape a dancer and expect to become popular. One has to have a unique flair or signature step of his own,” Acash explains. Where: State of Shoonya Studio, Kumar Plaza, Camp. When: Weekends in July Contact: 9665856346 feedback.tgs @goldensparrow.com
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Nikhil Chinapa would wear a kimono to Saturday night’s gig if the dry cleaners had been more considerate. He’s not happy about that, so you should definitely not mention Nicki Minaj’s name before him either By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath
Nikhil loves sharing music he cares about and experiencing great music events with the people he loves. Memories of travelling to Ibiza with his ikhil Chinapa needs no introduction. wife, DJ Pearl, and the early Submerge festivals In the city to perform at a popular club, he organised in Goa still linger. He admits he promises Punietes great music at his music festivals offer the opportunity for fans to power-packed gig. The radio, experience a range of different artists video and disc jockey has ‘quite and genre in one space. “It’s also a a mental night’ planned for parfantastic way to connect with your tygoers. “I thought I’d DJ in a friends and make new ones. The Japanese kimono, but unfortudance music community is the most People will nately it’s at the dry cleaners,” he minded, ethnically diverse, and always dance open laughs. Nikhil ranks Pune as his inclusive community in the world second favourite city to perform and festivals bring this community to music. in the country after his homesays the John Digweed Cavemen did it, together,” town, Bangalore. He believes it’s and Fatboy Slim fan. the college and university com- kings, queens Talking about future plans for munity in Pune that’s kept the and commoners Submerge, Nikhil adds, “We plan to scene alive and vibrant. have more fun, with more people at have done it more locations than we did last year. Nikhil clearly does not shy away from making his opinion Submerge is run by a great team of on popular dance music evident, professionals, including Hermit “People will always dance Sethi. We also plan to do some more to music. Cavemen did it, kings, queens and college events, if you’d like Submerge to come to commoners have done it, Nicki Minaj fans do it. your college and throw a party for you just get in Nicki Minaj’s music, in my opinion, needs to die touch!” out – but dancing won’t. Look out for a big return Where: blueFROG, Ishanya Mall to down tempo music – deep house, techno, hipWhen: July 4 house, slow house, glitch and grime.” anjali.shetty@goldensparrow.com @shetty_anjali
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PLUCK THAT STRING: YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF EVENTS Buddhist Film Dance Enrichment Weekend Festival
The third edition of Buddhist Film Festival will be organised by the Pune International Centre in collaboration with the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC). The Festival will showcase 14 films - features and documentaries - on Buddhist themes from nine Asian and Western countries. They reveal the myriad streams of Buddhism practiced around the world, yet all directed towards ‘the Inner Path’. The films will be screened at the NFAI auditorium. Entry is free and on a first come first served basis. NFAI Auditorium rules will be applicable. Movie screening will start at 12 pm on 4-5 July and at 2 pm on 6 July. When: Till July 6, 6pm onwards Where: National Film Archive of India (NFAI), Law College Road
Dance Enrichment Weekend is an extraordinary weekend to learn about Devadasis and their dances from scholars! Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh, a scholar, performer and dance historian will enlighten students on Sadir choreographies, songs and its rich history. Sadir is the ancestral original of modern Bharatanatyam. The classical music and dance of South India have their memories firmly in it. Sadir was preserved by the Devadasis and Nattuvanars. Students will learn live in the 65-acre Chinmaya Naada Bindu (CNB) Gurukul-Ashram for two days and be engaged in full day sessions in learning. When: July 10 to July 12 Where: Chinmaya Naada Bindu, Kolwan
Anuvab Pal: Stand-up Comedy
Anuvab Pal is ranked amongst country’s top comedians. He is well known for his intelligent humour that tries to cover topics that are close to us. So be it Modi’s work, Mumbai rains or World War 2, he has something to say about everything under the sun. Watch the man crack you up live this week at Independence Brewing Company over a few beers. When: July 6 Where: Independence Brewing Company, Mundhwa
Johny Lever Live
One of most known as well as funny comedian of Bollywood, Johny Lever is all set to tickle your funny bone with his mind-blowing, blockbuster. It is a modern day Hindi standup comedy show in which Johny Lever incorporates references and observations on social media, politics, human behavior, pop culture, cultural affairs and technology, among other things. He effortlessly absorbs them into his routines, the result of which is a laugh riot that is enjoyed by audiences of all age groups. When: July 4, 9pm Where: Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, JM Road
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Guddu Rangeela INOX: Amanora Town Centre 09:15 AM11:45 AM02:25 PM05:00 PM08:20 PM10:30 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 09:30 AM12:05 PM02:40 PM05:15 PM07:50 PM10:25 PM Cinepolis - VIP: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 12:50 PM06:10 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi 12:00 PM03:00 PM05:30 PM08:00 PM10:30 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 10:00 AM02:55 PM05:35 PM10:30 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 09:55 AM03:50 PM10:35 PM BIG Cinemas: Kalyani Nagar 11:00 AM03:45 PM08:40 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 09:30 AM02:50 PM07:45 PM10:25 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 09:20 AM12:00 PM05:30 PM11:00 PM Victory Theatre: Camp, Pune 10:01 AM03:01 PM10:30 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 09:40 AM12:40 PM02:45 PM05:50 PM07:45 PM10:30 PM E-SQUARE Konark: Kondhwa 08:30 AM12:45 PM03:01 PM07:15 PM11:15 PM Vasant Cinema : Budhwar Peth 10:00 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinema 09:30 AM02:15 PM07:15 PM10:00 PM City Pride: Satara Road 10:45 PM E-SQUARE: University Road 08:30 AM01:00 PM05:45 PM11:15 PM City Pride: Kothrud 10:45
AM03:45 PM10:45 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 09:30 AM02:00 PM06:00 PM10:30 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 12:35 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 09:00 AM06:40 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 11:30 AM City Pride: Mangala Cinema 10:00 AM07:30 PM E-SQUARE: University Road 03:00 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 01:15 PM10:30 PM
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INOX: Amanora Town Centre 09:00 AM06:10 PM Cinepolis: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City 10:25 AM05:40 PM11:15 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi 04:15 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza 12:15 PM05:05 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 12:35 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 09:00 AM06:40 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 11:30 AM City Pride: Mangala Cinema 10:00 AM07:30 PM E-SQUARE: University Road 03:00 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 01:15 PM10:30 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi 07:15 PM10:15 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza12:00 PM 05:30 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 09:30 AM12:40 PM10:05 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 10:45 AM04:45 PM10:45 PM
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INOX: Amanora Town Centre 05:25 PM Bollywood Multiplex: Kharadi 07:15 PM10:15 PM PVR: Koregaon Park Plaza12:00 PM 05:30 PM INOX Fun N Shop, Fatima Nagar 09:30 AM12:40 PM10:05 PM CineMAX: Inorbit Mall, Pune Nagar Road 10:45 AM04:45 PM10:45 PM PVR: Phoenix Market City, Pune 02:30 PM08:00 PM10:00 PM INOX: Bund Garden Road 10:15 AM04:20 PM10:00 PM Fun Time Multiplex: Sinhagad Road 09:15 AM BIG Cinemas: Chinchwad 03:15 PM10:45 PM INOX Jai Ganesh: Akurdi 09:00 AM07:35 PM E-SQUARE Konark: Kondhwa 08:30 AM12:45 PM03:01 PM07:15 PM11:15 PM Vasant Cinema : Budhwar Peth 10:00 PM City Pride: Mangala Cinema 09:30 AM02:15 PM07:15 PM10:00 PM City Pride: Satara Road 10:45 PM E-SQUARE: University Road 08:30 AM01:00 PM05:45 PM11:15 PM City Pride: Kothrud 10:45 AM03:45 PM10:45 PM Abhiruchi City Pride: Sinhagad Road 09:30 AM02:00 PM06:00 PM10:30 PM
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Unless you have grease stains all over the walls, these pouffes, chairs and tables would make interesting decor additions to your living room for a good price and an even better cause By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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bunch of 20 students from Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) have come up with a unique concept to save the environment while working towards sustainable development. Their venture, Project Punctured, helps create affordable and eco-friendly furniture, while helping the women of Perne Phata village to earn a living and learn some skills. The students are part of Enactus, an initiative by SCMS, which works towards devising business models for the underprivileged. “Every student wants to do something to create a social impact and change the world for the better. Enactus provided us with an excellent platform to apply theoretical knowledge and create out-of-the-box solutions for everyday problems,” says Yuvraj Jain, founder, Project Punctured. SCMS students market products created by the women. Along with classmates Deeksha Chaturvedi
and Ekas Punyani, Yuvraj set out to recruit students who were enthusiastic about creating a social, environmental and economical change. “Project Punctured helps create affordable, eco-friendly furniture by reusing worn out tyres that are discarded as waste. These products are created by the marginalised women society of Perne Phata village. We aim to provide entrepreneurial training so as to ensure sustainability and additional income to make the women self reliant,” he adds. The basic raw materials used for their products include tyres, paint, foam and wood. The tyres are bought from local puncture repair shops. After replacing defected tyres, these shop owners discard the punctured tyres, which are then burned in landfi lls. “We buy the waste tyres and transform them into trendy furniture. In the near future, we also plan to collaborate with tyre manufacturing companies, to find use for all the tyres that fail to meet their quality standards and are a waste for them. The remaining raw material is purchased from local
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small shops at low costs,” explains Yuvraj. At present their product line consists of a chair, a table and a leg rest or sitting stool. There’s also an option to create customized products. “We offer products that can be easily used to brighten up boring spaces at homes, offices, cafes, educational institutions, parks, etc. The customers get the benefit of an innovative product, while helping a marginalised community become financially
independent,” says Ekas Punyani, vice president of the group. The women, who form the backbone of the project, were once considered a burden on their families but are now earning and contributing to their family’s income, thus increasing their selfw o r t h . “ Slow ly, we want to hand over the entire project to these women.
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From sourcing the tyres, designing, drilling, bolting and transportation, we want them to handle it all. We are presently guiding them with everything, but in the next six months they will be ready to carry out all the operations by themselves,” adds Ekas. In future, the students want to diversify their range to include products like footwear, accessories, dustbins, and so on. zainab.kantawala @goldensparrow.com
Punc-Chair: The chair’s seat is made of foam and rexin, which makes it comfortable as well as durable. The backrest, also made of foam and rexin, is attached to a wooden stick, which is also bolted to the tyres along with the seat. Cost: Rs 1,900 Punc-Table: A circular glass is placed on ttwo tyres bolted together. The middle portion of the table could be customised. Cost: Rs 1,500 Punc-Pouffe: The pouffe is made up of one tyre stacked on top of the other and bolted strongly. It has a seating/legrest of foam and rexin which makes it comfortable. Cost: Rs 1,200 To order, log on to: http://punctured.in/; email support@punctured. in; or call +91 9999900166
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What’s cooking?
A 100-day journey across the country gave Chef Saransh Goila a minefield of food trivia that now features in his first book titled India On My Platter By Anjali Shetty-Shirsath
Saransh, whose memorable moment during the journey was with ne country, 100 days, 25 a family in Kulu Manali. “It was states, 60 cities, 20,000 very sweet of them to host me. km, and food quirks They also gave us a crate of apples. is what describes chef Saransh They were so welcoming and that Goila’s fi rst book India On My is something I took back from the Platter. Saransh went on a trip a journey.” year ago and realised there is so Exotic ingredients and gourmuch more to food in the country, met cuisine is common in metros. which got him to pen a book that Saransh noticed that a lot of it blends travel and food. The has penetrated into smallbook is divided in sections er cities. “A lot of Italian and has tips, suggestions cuisine has made its way Food on through the smallest of and memoirs of the trip. It also has recipes from cities. Pizza and pasta the go families and cooks he are common. They use met during the trip. “I normal roti and top it could not fi nd a common with vegetables and that beingredient that holds the Indian comes an alternative for a pizza. cuisine together but what I found They know what macaroni is. In was a common spirit, connection addition, the penetration of QSRs and dedication among everyone like McDonald’s and Dominos as when it comes to food. I have inexposed people from small towns corporated art, culture, music and to the other side of food. I would stories of the travel. The book’s not fi nd a clean washroom but I content will surprise you,” says would defi nitely fi nd a clean and
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crowded McDonalds where ever I went.” Now, Saransh just can’t have enough of exploring new places and their cuisines. “I fi nd it difficult to sit down after work. I take mini trips to Lucknow, Surat, Nashik and Nagpur. I go to these cities for a day and explore their food.” Saransh hopes to continue travelling and exploring more cuisines but he’s still a little tentative about writing another book. “I consider myself lucky to be able to combine my love for travelling, writing and cooking. Having said that, I really want this book to do well. I need to make sure all my energy is in this book. I want to see how people react to this. The book is not another run-of-themill recipe book. Once I get a thumbs-up from the readers I will proceed on to the next.” anjali.shetty @goldensparrow.com
YOUR CHOW AROUND TOWN Wah! Marathi Dine N Wine Wah Marathi wants all the Punekars to be ready for the monsoons in a healthy and lip smacking way, its time to enjoy the high minerals and vitamins curries blended with an array of wines and mocktails to add to the dear patrons’ health. One should definitely try the piping hot delicacies like Lai Bhari Chicken Kolhapuri, Seaside Chicken Malwani, Powerful Mutton Maratha and many more along with some life expanding sparkling,red,white, rose wines & Sangria’s to add to the class of your healthy eat out special. Some amazing mocktails can also be tried for the non drinkers like
Sunrise Blend, Green Envy etc. When: Till July 31 Where: Wah Marathi, Magarpatta City
Summer of the Legends
Hard Rock Café’s is hosting Summer of the Legends, a month-long festival with good food, drinks and music. Order an array of fresh fruit mojitos and other fruit-infused cocktails. Also, try out their international food that has been inspired by dance forms and bands. Some of the dishes include Red Hot Chili Fries (Cajun spiced crispy fries topped with a cheddar cheese sauce, sweet chili drizzle and tangy salsa); Soul Burger (grilled Creole spice infused patty layered with pizza sauce, pepperoni and Swiss cheese), or the Falafel Fiesta (crisp falafel bullets, tangy pickled vegetables, garlic mayonnaise and humus sauce). When: Till July 5 Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Koregaon Park
Special Monsoon Continental Menu Enjoy specially designed healthy menu for the monsoons by Chef Milind of Continental Dishes and added with some International and Traditional Wines. The Continental menu starts with some hot soups of Roasted Bell Pepper and Smoked Tomato Soup with Gruyere Toast; Thai Tom Yum Soup (Chicken);and starters inculcate of Cheesy Herb Garlic Bread; Creamed Mashed Potato and many. Added with the main course of Selator Chicken Wings on Fire with Sweet Bird Chilly Gaze; Arabic Kibbeh with Chicken Twist and
Garlic Hummus with The International brands comprising of Jacob’s Creek Red and White Wine; Yellow Tail Red and White Wines from Australia and many more. When: Ongoing Where: April Rain, Aundh
Celebrate The Fourth of July at Hyatt This July, celebrate American independence with a special brunch and an extraordinary live band in the most electric atmosphere at EightyEight in Hyatt Pune, Kalyani Nagar on Sunday, the 5th of July 2015. Indulge in a variety of traditional, classic as well as modern American favourites laid out at the muliti – cuisine all day diner. The Brunch includes American favourites like Fried Chicken Burgers, Hot Dogs among others. And to make things sweeter, enjoy treats like Cherry Pies, Pancakes and many more desserts from the expansive menu. When: July 5 Where: Eighty Eight, Hyatt Pune, Kalyaninagar
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Star anise, the humble substitute for anise and fennel, is used in varied cuisines across different continents. Here’s how you can include it in your meals TGS NEWS SERVICE @TGSWeekly
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his pretty-looking spice is a barely ever seen in the Indian cuisine, unless you’re out of saunf and are looking to add a sweet tingle to your dish. The chemical anethole helps give the star anise the sweet taste, just like its replacements.
Preet Singh, partner at Bund Garden’s Nawab Asia, helps you include it more often in your meals. Star anise enhances a dish by adding to the flavour of meat. It is a major part of the garam masala mix. In China, it forms an important component of the five-spice mixture. Preet says, “Vietnamese noodle soup Pho gets its flavour, aroma and taste
through star anise. The French use it to make to make mulled wine. Star anise helps fight cough, bronchitis and flu. It is also effective in treating stomach problems like indigestion, loss of appetite and respiratory tract congestion. The oil and seed are both beneficial as they are used to make cosmetics and tooth paste. The shikimic acid found in this ingredient is also used to make the antiviral drug Tamiflu," he adds. We have seen this ingredient being used only as a spice but star anise works great in desserts too. It brings out all the necessary flavours and aromas of other ingredients to make a lip-smacking dish. The next time you are experimenting in the kitchen, get over your inhibitions and try the star anise too. In this new section, TGS brings to you flavours from across the world. An expert will share dos and don'ts related to a special ingredient.
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Ingredients Dried apricots Dates Fresh fruits of your choice Apple juice Star anise 1 Cinanamon stick 1 Sugar
Measure ingredients as per your taste Method Mix ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer until fruits are soft and mushy. Allow to cool before serving.
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@kantawalazainab It might be near-impossible for a crochet artist to reach the zenith of success that Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has, but she does deserve applause for her brave career
Book a monthly dose of surprises The in-house team of stylists at Sugarbox works hard to provide handpicked goodies based on the subscription you choose. The goodies and hampers are delivered to your doorstep at the end of every month. Sugarbox founder, Niharika Jhunjhwala, says, “I firmly believe that we don’t need an occasion to give ourselves something special, nor should time be a reason to keep us away from pampering ourselves. Through this concept, we bring you a box-full of surprises and all you have to do is subscribe to be showered with monthly gifts.” Sugarbox has a specific theme each month, which is disclosed at the beginning of the month and the contents are revealed when the box is delivered. Each box has an array of products to offer, mainly in the category of fashion, beauty, lifestyle and gourmet foods. Within four categories, a subscriber receives different products each time. In addition to gifting yourself, the box can be purchased as a gift for your loved ones too. Get in touch: http://www.sugarbox.in
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Get your bespoke wedding card here Unnati Sanghavi Shah, 27, started the graphic and lifestyle design studio Untitled Graphics. She designs bespoke wedding cards and invitations, luxury stationery and personalised gifts. The intricacy and depth of design with the balance of colour and a minimalistic look is something Unnati loves most. “Throughout my time in school and college, I was fond of stationery items and would love owning all kinds of quirky products. This is what prompted me to start Untitled Graphics. I try to come up with fresh set of ideas in the form of design,” says Unnati. Every product reflects the client’s personal taste and style. Unnati designs and customises everything from calendars, notebooks, wedding cards, theme party products and personalised stationery. Get in touch: untitled.graphics@gmail.com
path. Some of these newly-minted entrepreneurs aren’t even out of college, yet their ideas are shaping up into amazing products and these entrepreneurs are working hard to fi nd business prospects in the most unlikely of places.
Giving vibrant life to waste Hridaa Handicrafts’ elegant files, folders and diaries make wonderful gift items. 20-year-olds Nishigandha Khaladkar, an economic student, and Shruti Dategaonkar, a law student, came up with the idea for the start-up, which is on a mission to promote sustainability. Hridaa Handicrafts aims to create awareness about eco-friendly products. “My mother is a fashion designer. I have seen a lot of cloth material going to waste every day so I came up with the idea of covering my notebook with leftover
Share a ride, save the world Lakshna Jha, started sRide, a carpooling app, to improve basic mobility for all as well as make a positive impact on ecological, social and economic welfare. She says, “sRide is the Facebook equivalent of transportation. By using technology to make carpooling easier, sRide is creating a new transportation option, which saves people money, reduces the number of cars on the road and cuts down pollution drastically. sRide helps users carpool instantly and network on-the-go with verified professionals.” The mobile app provides a network of ridesharing opportunities to accommodate daily commutes, individual or one-time trips, and special events. Lakshna adds, “We enhance people’s desire to choose ‘asset-light’ forms of living that utilise fewer resources and lower their ecological footprint. By pairing individuals looking for rides with drivers offering empty seats you increase the efficiency of the transportation system with minimal investment.” The service aims at providing an easy way to find safe and friendly riding partners and share rides. Most importantly, sRide brings about a lifestyle change, moving away from self-owned automobile dependency to shared services and active transportation. The highlight of this service is that it offers multiple ride options after automatically matching rides posted by users, based on a smart algorithm. Get in touch: http://sride.co/
fragments of cloth, which was a big hit with my classmates. I discussed the idea with Shruti, who is also into crafts, and took it forward from there,” says Nishigandha as she explains the beginnings of their venture. They collect the discarded and leftover waste from various production units and scrap vendors and up-cycle them to more sustainable products. Apart from stationery, Hridaa Handicrafts also makes jewellery and lamps. Get in touch: hridaa.handicrafts@gmail.com
Perfectly knotted up Arwa Haji can crochet almost anything, from keychains, pouches and frames, to flowers and soft toys. The 23-year-old customises real life and cartoon characters in beautiful colours. “I taught myself how to crochet a year ago. I never really used books but Youtube tutorials were of great help. My mother introduced me to crochet. I was very enthusiastic about it since the day I learned it,” she says. What sets Arwa Knots apart is the attention to details and the personal touch that Arwa adds. “I started it as a hobby. My first piece of crochet was a short skirt for my niece, which I also designed. After that, I started getting orders for my work. Every piece is made with total love and dedication, she adds. Arwa’s creations are priced depending on various features like technique, size and detailing. “I believe each product has a story to tell. None of the pieces I create can be replicated, that is the beauty of handmade things,” says Arwa. Get in touch: arwahaji91@gmail. com
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either book a ride online or over a phone call. “I’ve always been fascinated by power bikes so I started looking for places in Pune that give these high end bikes on rent but I couldn’t find any. That’s when I decided to start a venture where others get to live their dream, even if it is just for a day,” says Shirish Hagawane, the owner.
Through SPS Bikers, Shirish hopes to create a remarkable biking experience. The rent for a day ranges between Rs 3,500 to Rs 6,500 depending on the bike you choose. They also rent premium accessories to those heading for a long road trip. Get in touch: www.spsbikers.com
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Gautam Singhania placed 4th in the ongoing Ferrari Challenge
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Gautam Hari Singhania gets podium finish
autam Singhania, CMD of Raymond Ltd and gentleman racer, took a podium finish in the Budapest leg of the Ferrari Challenge. He finished 2nd in Race 1 and 4th in Race 2 in the Coppa Shell category and had also qualified 2nd and 7th respectively. He is currently placed 4th overall in the championship with 52 points. The next round will be held at Circuit Paul Ricard, France. The Ferrari Challenge is a one-make racing series for Ferrari clients, and currently
uses the 458C as a racing platform. The Ferrari Challenge season spans 15 races, held over six weekends at Monza, Imola, Mugello, Le Castellet, Valencia and Budapest.
The European season started in April at Monza, where Singhania scored a double podium. The world finals will be held in December 2015. Singhania, who represents India in
the European series and is endorsed by the FMSCI, races with Swiss team Kessel Racing. He is coached by former F1 driver and current GT driver Andrea Motermini.
Volvo launches S60 T6 300hp for Rs 42 lac. Yes, please!
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olvo launched their performance-oriented mid-size sedan, the S60 T6 on Friday. It will be available for Rs 42 lac ex-Delhi and goes up against the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4, Jaguar XF and BMW 3 Series. Volvo hasn’t seen as much popularity in India as its European rivals, and we wish it wasn’t so. The value for the price they’re offered at is significant. The T6, being a petrol sports sedan, didn’t do very well when it was first offered in 2011 and was discontinued just a year later. Which was a crying shame, because it was a hoot to belt
Maruti unveils S-Cross Premium crossover coming next month, diesel engines only
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aruti unveiled their anticipated crossover/SUV, the S-Cross this past week at an event in Mumbai. The S-Cross was displayed in concept form at the 2014 Auto Expo and is expected to be available starting August 2015. Maruti have always had a class-leading Diesel engine in their Fiat-sourced 1.3 DDiS motor. This carries over from the Ertiga and Ciaz to the S-Cross and is joined by a new 1.6 litre DDiS producing 120PS and 320Nm of torque mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Maruti claims over 22kmpl from the larger engine and early reports indicate that the added torque makes for an entertaining drive. While the international S-Cross has an AWD option, india only gets front wheel drive. The S-Cross is a premium offering for Maruti and will be sold through a separate group of ‘Nexa’ branded showrooms. The rangetopper comes with a laundry list of features including automatic HID headlamps, rain sensing wipers, navigation, parking camera and so on. We’ll have pricing for the S-Cross next month, but all indications are that it will top the Ciaz in price.
around the track. With the new T6, we have a 2 litre, four pot turbo motor belting out 306PS and 400Nm, all going to the front wheels. That should make for some amusing torque steer. Volvo offers an AWD version internationally, but not in India. Zero to 100 comes up in a claimed 5.9 seconds to a top speed of 230kmph, all while delivering a fuel efficiency of 15.6kmpl. With the S60 T6 on offer, one has a relatively cheap way to park a 300 horsepower car in one’s garage. Coupled with Volvo’s legendary safety features, this should be a cracker of a car.
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Turning junk into art Artist Prabhakar Singh chisels bulky pieces of metal into beautiful sculptures By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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rabhakar Singh creates sculptures like you have never seen before. He welds together discarded metals to make animal figures. Enter his house in Gujarwadi, Katraj, and a huge peacock sculpture, made out of welded nails and vicers, welcomes you. A pile of distorted metal, nails, iron is what this artist uses to create beauty. In his 15-year-old career Prabhakar has largely used scrap metal to give shape to his creations. The artist moulds scrap metal with clay and then heats the metal to give it shape. “ C o m ing from a farmer’s family in Bhagalpur, Bihar, it was diffi-
cult to fund sculpting. So I began experimenting with scrap metals, giving a new identity to my art,” explains Prabhakar. He was inclined towards art since his childhood. In school Prabhakar would doodle in his notebooks, which also got him into trouble at times. “Becoming an artist was a natural career choice for me. In fact, as a child, I would be made to stand out of the class for drawing in my notebook. I always felt the need to express myself through art,” the artist recalls. Prabhakar has made more than 500 sculptures and installations. He works on his art at his studio at Awanti Kalagram in Mulshi, apart from teaching at Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Fine Arts. He derives his artistic inspiration from an apple. He carves his emotion through an apple. One such life size apple sculpture is seen at the entrance to a shopping mall in the city. Rather than pa inting
the surface, Prabhakar has allowed the metal to oxidise naturally. “I enjoy making monumental sculptures. I have made a 10-foot apple sculpture. I have not painted it, since I wanted to maintain its raw look. Once the iron begins to rust, the orange-reddish colour will give it a natural look,” he adds. Motifs like the criss-cross network and transparency make Prabhakar’s work fascinating and every one of his artworks serves a message. In one of his pieces, the 38-year-old has made a life-size iron apple with a woman in the centre. “An apple has a beautiful yet simple shape. I began reading about it and found that in some cultures the apple is considered a symbol of love,” he says. Prabhakar has made numerous sculptures on the subject, but no two pieces are the same. He specialises in making hollow and transparent sculptures. One can easily see through the surface. The artist believes the sculptures have two sides, internal and external, just like humans. External beauty can be seen by all, but you need senses to feel what’s inside. “There are two aspects of anything - the outer form that you can visualise and inner personality, which you cannot see. My sculptures are an attempt to bring out what’s hidden inside,” he explains. In his animal series, Prabhakar has made lifesized sculptures of deer, dolphin, python and crocodile u s i n g
wood, bronze and iron. He has handled the threads of steel in a very creative way so that his skill and imagination reflects in the art. It sure is not easy to give life to pieces of scrap. “It is challenging to recycle scrap. It takes between one and two months to complete one artwork, depending on the size and detailing. It is the final product that gives me satisfaction,” he adds. The artist’s installations have also found a home at the Balewadi Sports Complex, where he has made an Indian bhavra (spinning top), and a snake and ladder themed installation. His recent artwork includes a lady in a yoga posture and a pregnant woman. Prabhakar dreams of a day when he might create a sculpture garden like the ones in New York. zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com
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Watch out for this young artist Take time out from your busy schedule to see boy genius Aryan Shere’s works in the city By Zainab Kantawala @kantawalazainab
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oing to school, studying, and playing with friends seems like a regular day in life of a pre-teen but there is something that sets Aryan Shere apart from the rest - his passion for painting. In a short period, he has managed to accomplish what some artists work towards through their entire life. Aryan has won numerous international competitions and is the youngest artist to sell his artwork at a charity event held in Muscat, Oman. “I was always inclined towards painting. I would see my mom conducting art workshops to teach other kids and slowly my interest in art grew stronger,” says Aryan. A student of British School Muscat, the young boy dreams of becoming a famous artist some day. The turning point for Aryan was when he won the Qatar Power Company’s art competition in 2011. His father told him that his company was holding an art competition, Aryan participated and won. “Thanks to my dad, I was encouraged to take part in the competition. I was thrilled to win the trophy. We bought a computer with that prize money and I use it even today,” he remembers After the first taste of success, there was no looking back. Aryan sold his painting at the Art 100×100 fundraising event, where he sold 100 paintings for 100 Omani Riyals, or Rs 16,000, each, for the Oman Cancer
Association. Aryan doesn’t have to look very for inspiration, he says, “My mom is my inspiration. I see her experimenting with her paintings and I get new ideas for my work. I look for new concepts on the internet and try them out. My mom guides me about the artistic angle of the painting that would gel with bright colour combination as well as new ideas,” says Aryan. He describes his paintings as colourful combinations of zentangle art canvassing into a form of modern art. “Painting a chessboard on canvas and placing toy animals that I had collected from McDonald’s is an art piece that is my all-time favourite. Everyone likes it and all their good words encourage me to try new things. Besides that, charcoal painting is something that I enjoy and I like creating different characters in black and white shades. But, for my upcoming exhibition, I have tried a new style of zentangle art. I have sketched different animals in bright colours on a black canvas,” he adds. When planning for the Portrait By A Nation competition held in Muscat, Aryan considered several different techniques including experimenting with coffee beans. Eventually, his expertise in charcoal painting made sure his work stood out and he won the competition. “I am good at using pencils and charcoal, so I thought why not use them to complete my portrait? I won the first prize, and bought gold bangles for my mother’s birthday from the prize money,” he says, proudly. Aryan likes using vibrant colours and mixing them to try different styles of abstract paintings. “For the first time, I have tried different subjects for my exhibition displaying Paris scenery, New York night life, 3D art animals, Zentangle painting experiments and my favourite charcoal painting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he says. The young artist spends his time painting, researching, and dipping into text books to keep up with his studies. When he’s not painting, Aryan enjoys playing the keyboard apart from enjoying a round of tennis with his friends. “At school, he is performing at the expected level at his age. It has been a task to keep Aryan away from his painting experiments but I am happy that he copes well with studies and homework. All these activities keep him completely busy through the week,” says Aparna Shere, Aryan’s mother. Catch Aryan’s debut exhibition in the city at Jawaharlal Nehru Sanskrutik Bhavan, Ghole Road, on July 11 and 12. zainab.kantawala@goldensparrow.com
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A slight chill in the air makes this the best time to choose a tipple to keep you warm. Read on and learn how to make yourself some exclusive cocktails By Manasi Shroff
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he clinking of glasses goes well with the sound of the rain by the window and while you are at it give moving away from Rum and Coke a thought too. Three of the city’s favourite watering holes share recipes to their special drinks just so you can enjoy the gorgeous weather better.
60 ml Tequila 15 ml Cointreau 10 gm basil 10 gm lemongrass 10 gm ginger 10 ml lemon juice 10 ml sugar syrup
In M y Cit y by Oliv e Bistro, Bund Garden Road One of Pune’s favourite places, Olive Bistro has always lived up to its reputation of serving the best of the best in the city. With a perfectly romantic set up, they believe that In My City is one drink that can woo most palates. The freshness of citrus brings a slightly bitter tinge to this cocktail, which is served in a jar. The Linear Cocktail by Linear Lounge, Chinchwad The fact that the drink gets its name from the lounge itself shows how special
60 ml Vodka 30 ml Campari 10 ml Elderflower syrup Orange juice to top it up
it is. Resting on the sour side of the palate, this tequila-based cocktail with an orange note, courtesy the Cointreau, enhances the flavours of lemongrass, basil, lime and ginger in it. White Java Jiv e by Classic Rock Coffee Co, K alyani Nagar If there’s coffee in the name of the lounge, there ought to be some coffee with the alcohol in here and these guys surely don’t disappoint. The White Java Jive is a 45 ml white rum combination of White 15 ml coffee shot Rum, a shot of coffee Fresh cream and some cream, 10 ml sugar blended with a hint of 5 ml lime juice sugar and lime, which makes it irresistible for coffee lovers.
Where’s the party tonight Boombaba live
Gary Lawyer live
This weekend, catch Boom Baba live as he spins the best of Techno and Deep House music. Tarun Shahani (Boombaba) is a music producer. One of the early pioneers in the Indian Electronic Music scene, his first release was in 2004, the first ever psytrance release by an Indian artist. His music has been featured on compilations alongside artists like Midival Punditz, Karsh Kale, Son Kite, Jitter, GMS etc. He has played at most of India’s leading music festivals and clubs with legends like Shpongle, Umek, Pig&Dan, SOS, GMS and James Harcourt. When: July 10 Where: Bluefrog, Yerwada
Gary Lawyer really needs no introduction! Often called the ‘man with the golden voice’, he is regarded as the finest Indian artiste in the field of western popular music. A bass baritone, who sings just as easily in the tenor range, Gary is equally comfortable with every genre of music - be it rock, pop, jazz, country or folk. On the ‘live’ front Gary has proven himself to be a dynamic and highly versatile performer with a repertoire that has something for audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Equally comfortable performing at rock concerts as well as high profile corporate events, he has to his credit a string of performances at mega events. With a backing band featuring some of India’s finest musicians, Gary’s live shows are described as powerful, mesmerising and always a pleasure to attend. When: July 9 Where: Hard Rock Café, Koregaon Park
TMKC duo live
The Pumprom features TMKC (Teri Music Ki Chahat ) in its Sunday Sunset Sounds. The awesome duo of Lakshya Bhatnagar and Gulshan Jethwani will bring their specialty of ‘Retro Repair’ to the scene with their Hindi and English music cover tracks. The duo has won numerous awards like MTV colours of Youth 2014 and 2015, to Uninor and Tata Docomo Rockstar awards in 2014. TMKC is about nostalgia and reliving the best memoirs in music. They choose to play the most popular acoustic numbers from a timezone. With their specialty being Retro, they choose to blend old and new Hindi and English tracks together into entertaining medleys and covers that will keep you humming and high all night. When: July 5 Where: Pumproom, Yerwada
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Name: Damini Oberoi Profession: Owner and founder Q Events Three words to describe me: Fun loving / Empathetic / Go getter (brother prompting in the background “phone addict”) I love my job because: I have the best boss in the world! Best advice I’ve received: Not to take myself to seriously When buying something, the first thing that catches your eye: Colour and style What’s your inner animal: I’m like a bird - that song by Nelly Furtado The first thing you notice about an attractive person: His body language and conversation skills The perfect start to a day is: Ginger (my Lhasa Apso) wishing me a good morning Your current four-wheeler: Toyota Corolla Your fitness regimen: I’m not too much of a work out person but I love to dance Your food indulgence: Street food / Prawns / Rajma Chawal / Butter Chicken Books by your bedside: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne / Khushwant Singh’s Joke Books / Archies Comics The first site you visit when you fire up your comp: www.google.com and I usually look for articles or pictures of whats happening in the event / wedding industry Your favourite city: I was born in Srinagar so I love that, Mombasa and Pune Ideal holiday: Family and friends together on an exotic beach destination for at least a week. A little spa, a few adventure sports like scuba diving for sure, party, good food and good cocktails (As told to Anjali Shetty-Shirsath)
‘We are Pune’s first milk dairy’ By Salonee Mistry
hapur but the other dairy products are made at the dairy itself. Even at this age, Sane himself monitors the production of the daily produce along with his son Tucked in the middle of the busy lanes of Bhadarkand daughter who look after the other departments. ar Road is Pune’s first dairy popularly known as Sane The dairy has only four branches in Pune and Dairy. If you are new in this city, you may Sane doesn’t plan to go bigger either. Offereasily skip this humble little establishment which looks more like a hut from the outing us a bottle of their special flavoured milk, Sane says, “Our USP has always been to proside. A small pathway next to the shop will lead you to a little office adjacent to which vide our customers with purest products. We unekar are happy with whatever we have achieved till is their processing unit where the 80-yearold owner of this dairy, Anant Vishnu Sane, now and don’t plan to go bigger and then comsits. Dressed in a crisp white shirt and troupromise on our quality ever. It’s also not easy to get people who are willing to work at a place which ser, Sane welcomed us with a warm smile and started telling us his story. “When my father started this dairy doesn’t allow any holiday. I don’t give myself a holiday either. We are open every day from dawn to dusk, and in 1934, it was a small startup with only two buffaloes that’s what keeps our customers coming back to us which would cater to a few families around. And toagain and again,” says a proud Sane. day, we sell close to 8,000 litres of fresh milk every day.” The milk is mainly sourced from Nagpur and Kolfeedback.tgs@goldensparrow.com
Give that LBD a street style twist Walk out in style in your favourite Little Black Dress. Follow these expert tips to give it a street style twist
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on’t save your little black dress for night-outs and cocktail parties. Give it a twist so you can bring it out of your closet and wear it more often. Fashion designer Simran Mulchandani hands out some tips on how to rock that LBD: • Get over the idea that stockings come just in one colour. Add a pop of colour, experiment with patterns and design to being a visual interest to your overall look. • Wear an embellished collar. Ditch those studs and chunky necklaces. Collars are a fun way to give a formal yet glam turn to your LBD. • Layer it with a mesh top or those crochet kaftans that you have been hiding in your closet. • Put on a jacket choose from denim, printed bomber or leather jackets.
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Wear your boyfriend’s jersey or an oversized t-shirt over a bodycon LBD and tie a knot around the waist; it will give your dress an completely new silhouette. • Have you bought yourself an over-sized tassel bag yet? They are a cool and fun way to glam up your LBD. Pick beige, red or blue bag in contrast with the black dress. • Dig out those funky backpacks from the 90’s and style them with a pair of shoes, a messy hair bun and you are street ready. • A fedora hat is will make your LBD look hot and save your hair from getting frizzy from all the humidity. • Lastly, take a bold step and wear your LBD with tennis shoes. Say bye-bye to stereotypical converse and opt for an unexpected contrast of sneakers. (As told to Zainab Kantawala)
Difficult for outsiders to have choice: Aditi Rao
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I worked hard for this attention and I enjoy it: Arjun Kapoor
Sunny Leone to play cameo in Akshay Kumar’s ‘Singh Is Bliing’
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rjun Kapoor says he enjoys being in the limelight as he has worked hard to get fame and recognition as an actor. Arjun, 30, who is the son of producer-director Boney Kapoor and his former wife Mona, says enjoys the attention that comes with being a celebrity. “I have worked hard for this attention and if I will get afraid of it then what’s the point. People, who say ‘I don’t like the attention’, are liars. In our profession, we work hard to get love and acclaim and if you start saying that you don’t like it, it doesn’t make sense,” Arjun told PTI. The “Tevar” actor, who enjoys a great fan following, said he loves connecting with his admirers. “I know how to deal with it. Some people can’t deal with it and that might be the reason why they don’t enjoy it. It is unfair for me comment on anyone else, but I love this attention and like connecting with fans,” he said Arjun, however, agrees that he now thinks twice before making a public appearance. “The world has not changed for me. It’s just that now I have to think a bit more before going out,” he said. PTI
“I have been lucky that good people have chosen me to be a part of their films and I am really grateful. This fills me with a sense of positivity and there is so much to look forward to.” The actress, who has struck a balance between glamorous roles in movies like ‘London Paris New York’, ‘Boss’ and performance-driven characters in ‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’ and ‘Rockstar’, said she does not want to get pigeon-holed in a particular image. “I want to do different things, I don’t want to be stuck in the ‘sweet girl’ box. I don’t want to be stuck in the ‘oh she is so glamorous’ box’. I want to be brought into a film for more than
cameo is about,” a source said. When contacted, Sunny’s husband Daniel Weber picked up the call, but neither confi rmed nor denied the report. “No comments... they (makers) would be the right people to talk about it (cameo in the fi lm),” he said before hanging up. “Singh....” is an action comedy directed by Prabhu Deva and is expected to be released in October. PTI
Freida Pinto launches 1st global cinema ad campaign
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Cannes Lions, to share their views on how cinema can be a powerful medium in driving social change. Curtis called on the media community in Cannes to join the founding team to promote the new global goals for sustainable development. “I would love everyone to get behind the mission to make the goals famous. We are targeting every website and billboard, every TV and radio station, every cinema, every community, every school and every mobile phone network with the task of carrying a simple message about the goals for the 7 days after they are launched,” Curtis said. The campaign is backed by Sawa, the global cinema advertising association. PTI
that. I hope I bring more to the table than just a face and a fit body. “But it is not a conscious decision. I don’t have a method, I don’t overthink things. Even on set I switch-on and switch-off. I could be bawling and the next minute I could be jumping. I work like that, I am a five-year-old kid in my head.” Hydari will be next seen in ‘Jolly LLB’ director Subhash Kapoor’s upcoming comedy film ‘Guddu Rangeela’, opposite Arshad Warsi and ‘Kai Po Che’ actor Amit Sadh. The film will release tomorrow. PTI
Enrique Iglesias releases special India edition album
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panish singer Enrique Iglesias has released a special India edition of his latest and best selling album “Sex and Love.” The Latin singer, whose album sold over one million copies, thanked fans from India for their love and support. “I’m overwhelmed that my latest album ‘Sex and Love’ is Triple Platinum in India! I can’t thank my Indian fans enough for their support and love. Here’s a ‘Special Edition’ of the album just for my fans in India ? Hope you all enjoy it!,” Iglesias said in a special message. The special edition contains globally hit songs ‘Bailando, I’m A Freak,’ ‘Heart Attack,’ ‘There Goes My Baby,’ along with four bonus tracks. The original album which released in March last year has bagged many awards globally including the prestigious Latin Grammy Awards 2014 for ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Best Urban Song’ and ‘Best Urban Performance’ for ‘Bailando.’ Iglesias also received the Billboard Music Award for ‘Top Latin Album in 2015 and bagged phenomenal nine Awards at the 2015 Latin Billboard Music Awards including ‘Artist Of The Year’, ‘Latin Pop Album Of The Year’ and ‘Hot Latin Song Of The Year’. PTI