Samikssha Bhatnagar turns producer with BHRAAMAK

By
Azhar Khan
Samikssha turns producer with BHRAAMAK which is streaming on the MX Player and Hungama Play. Our very own Samikssha Bhatnagar has turned producer with her latest short film BHRAAMAK. It’s a psychological thriller and it stars Samikssha Batnagar and Jai Shankar Tripathi. This also marks the directorial debut of Rishi Singh into films. The film is titled Bhramaak – Misleading and it has garnered huge anticipation. Samikssha has already made a mark as an actress and she is known for her inimitable comic timing. She is pushing the boundaries with this one as she donning multiple hats of actor and producer. The film is slated to release on several other big platforms in days to come. Samikssha did the announcement earlier on her social media handle of the newly releases BHRAMAAK – Misleading streaming. The film has been written by Alaukik Rahi and the VFX design is by Shashank Jha, Music and Cinematography by Rishi Singh and Singer Jazim Sharma. We congratulated Samikssha and here is what the lovely girl has to say, ” A huge thank you. I extend my gratitude to everyone who believed in me. It’s one step at a time and the audience response has filled me with a lot of confidence to do much more. The love from the audience matters the most and it fuels me to push the boundaries even further each time. I promise to do quality work and deliver value entertainment to my audience and I just need all your love. Hope everyone is keeping safe. Let’s get vaccinated and stay in protocols and care for one another.” Samikssha is currently busy with Delhi’s prestigious and countries biggest Ramlila event held every year during Dussehra at Red Fort. Samikssha will essay the prime role of Goddess Sita this year. We wish her the absolute best and we can’t wait to see what this girl has in store for us. Go watch ‘Bhraamak’, if you haven’t already. It’s a must-watch.

Actor Kriti Kharbanda visits the Japanese fashion brand’s new store Onitsuka Tiger in New Delhi

By
Azhar Khan
Japanese fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger has opened its fourth store in New Delhi on 20th September 2021. Situated inside the iconic DLF Promenade Mall, the Onitsuka Tiger store is a standalone 1800 square feet space located on the ground floor. It offers an engaging in-store experience for fashion and sneaker connoisseurs. The store’s interior is uniquely designed with an exclusive wall showcasing the premium NIPPON MADE™ Collection which is 100% made in Japan and combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques and styling. Actor Kriti Kharbanda visited the Onitsuka Tiger DLF Promenade store on 7th October 2021. She was dressed in the iridescent P-TRAINER™ PRZM Cinderella sneaker, matched with a Knit dress from the brand’s Autumn Winter 21 collection designed by Creative Director Andrea Pompilio. The boutique will offer the exclusive P-TRAINER™ PRZM sneaker, which was born from a collaboration with the Amazon Prime Video Movie, Cinderella. The sneaker is based on a novel interpretation of the glass slipper. Offering a comprehensive range of the Autumn-Winter 2021 collection designed by Creative Director Andrea Pompilio, Onitsuka Tiger’s latest collection is inspired by the majestic nature of the towering Himalayas in winter and the trekking and hiking boom of the 1970s. With the colder climate approaching in India, fashion lovers will appreciate the lifestyle technology specialized in functionality that is the origin of Onitsuka Tiger, as well as the brand’s aesthetic design details that are full of craftsmanship with meticulous attention to detail. The key apparel items in the collection can be found in the fleece material, which is excellent for keeping warm and preventing cold during winter mountaineering, and the nylon series, which offers a fusion of dazzling neon colors and intricate and unique embroidery stitches. The collection also offers creative styling that makes use of minimalist design items. Puffer coats, as well as striped jackets and dresses, create a lean and modish vibe. In our collection of contemporary footwear, the latest models combine archival elements with contemporary designs which include boots with a strong grip as well as the HMR PEAK BOOT, which has been updated in design and functionality for a modern lifestyle. And, bigger is always better with the BIG LOGO TRAINER 2.0 PUFFED model. The style consists of an ankle height upper and iconic Onitsuka Tiger Stripes, which stretch boldly to the bottom of the outer sole. The area around the opening and instep has been carefully formed to deliver a comfortable fit that wraps around the foot. The upper is made of a combination of different materials with a tonal colorway and features a height that complements a wide range of styles. Andrea Pompilio, Creative Director of Onitsuka Tiger: Born in Italy, Andrea grew up in a highly creative environment surrounded by his father (an architect), his mother (a painter), and his grandmother who ran a boutique. To realize his childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer, he completed his training at the Pesaro’s Art Institute and then moved to Milan to study at Istituto Marangoni. After gaining experience with various renowned brands, he presented his signature brand in AW 2011. After a collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger, Andrea became the brand’s creative director and has been in this position ever since.

Wedding Bliss- A rendezvous with premium couture, jewelry, and trousseau

By
Azhar Khan
Wedding Bliss- A rendezvous with premium couture, jewelry, and trousseau spearheaded by Simran Sapra and Sonia Chawla. Inaugurated by Mr. Bhai Jagtap, Indian Politician and member of India National Congress & Lubeina Shahpurwala, chairperson of Ficci Flo Mumbai team. Featuring Couture Designer- Olga, Jiya by Veer Design Studio, Kadhuwa Banaras by Abhilasha, Poddar, Sid n Vani, Reya Purohit, Priya’s, Bobby Creation, Raps Creation, Blush Pink, Sassy Atelier, Yemmi Shah, Preety’s Nona’s Exclusif- New Delhi, Yellow Blossom, Thoda Drama, House of Jama, Rayz, Label Azure, House of Aayat, Mayu Kothari, Adva Chikan Emporium, Monali S, Neena Patial Design House, Label Azure, Charlotte Britto, Bids Collection, Arya Khushi, Trab life. Featuring Jewellers- The Cappuccino, Collection, Razwada Jewels, Maya Sanghavi Jewels, Seth Pannalal Jewellers, Moti Impex, Goldsmith, Gehna, Soham Creation, Sphere Jewellery, Renuka Fine Jewellery, Tvisha Jewelz, Rekkha Jewels, Rumi Diamonds, LimeLight Lab Grown Diamonds, White rock Jewelry. The exhibition saw the presence of Bhai Jagtap, Designer Manali Jagtap, Actress Nagma Morarjee, and many others. A premium bridal and Jewelry exhibition offering meticulously curated shows, having a bridal couture collection, bespoke jewelry with a comprehensive experience of more than 15 years. A one-stop shopping destination for brides, bridesmaids, and people who love shopping! The two-day extravaganza gathers together selective couture designers and jewelers from all around India, the diversity in the collections at its peak with the latest trends to offer from pret, bridal couture, jewelry, trousseau, wedding planners to décor and gifting solutions. Selective designers from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Ludhiana, and India offer their creative and unique collection all under one roof to give the visitors a memorable and unique shopping experience roof. Simran Sapra and Sonia Chawla quote saying “Festival and wedding season is just around the corner and what better way to bring in the season with a wardrobe change. We have couture designers and jewelers and from all over India with each presenting something different from the other. We bring India to you”.

World Mental Health Day: Celeb urges everyone to pay attention to the issues of the mind, spread awareness

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HEMLATA GAUTAM

There has been a growing concern around more and more people facing mental health issues across the globe. Given the taboos, stigmas attached to ailments of the mind many don’t express themselves in the fear of being misunderstood. Things get all the more difficult for introverts. Addressing the issue, celebs share their opinion on World Mental Health Day, October 10. They also reveal if they are introverted or extroverted themselves, and how they deal with certain situations.

Ragini Nandwani

Ragini Nandwani
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Given the nuclear family culture and growing digitization of communication, social skillsets are getting diminished by the day. This has resulted in a larger population of introverts who are not used to sharing their emotional issues upfront. I would classify myself as an extrovert in that sense as I have an ecosystem of close-knit family and friends to share my thoughts and emotions with. Mental health is often ignored. From childhood, we end up hiding our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. It’s time we vent it out. Suppressing things inside is injurious. The collective change has to be brought in with everyone’s efforts.

Nidarshna Gowani

Nidarshna Gowani
Photo : Nidarshna Gowani/Facebook

A Lot of people don’t want to talk about their mental health because they still think that when they talk, people take it in the wrong way, might think that you’re mentally unfit, and consider you an outcast. I do believe people are introverts when it comes to expressing their inner feelings or discussing what’s giving them stress. The fear of getting judged is pertinent. But what they don’t understand is that if they express themselves then they can help themselves and also others also who are suffering from other problems of the mind. We should reach out to these people who are in need of those who would understand and help them. A lot of mental peace comes from within, so you need to help yourself. You have to do the right exercises, yoga, meditation, talk or write down your feelings. And if things go out of hand, feel free to consult doctors.

Shiny Doshi

Shiny Doshi
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Most people tend to be introverted when it comes to their own feelings and emotions because sometimes people are being judged 24X7. So that obviously is a scary thing. I feel we all need that one person in our life, could be our friend, mother, father, sibling, husband, wife, anybody, with whom you can express your feelings without being judged. You need to vent it out. There has to be a place where you can do that. If you don’t have such a place, reach out to a therapist. Good mental health should be our priority. It is more important to liberate yourself internally to enjoy your life and be happy. When you have good mental health you can deal with different difficult situations that come your way. One needs to remove the fear of getting judged from within. The day you’ll remove your fear, your anxiety will be calm and you will be able to find a solution for it. Find that one person to whom you can talk about anything, someone who is always there to hold your hand, give you good advice. Accept your flaws, situations, and love yourself. And, stop overthinking and be patient. Meditate, exercise, do yoga, and do things that make you happy. Enjoy your life to the fullest!

IIFTA- the first International Indian Film & Television Awards Festival

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Rushil Bhagat
IIFTA- the first International Indian Film & Television Awards Festival by Samkit Production that includes fanfare and a huge celebrity turnout. The first IIFTA award was launched with a lot of fanfare and it had an envious celebrity turnout. The intellectual property is owned by two entrepreneurs Shripal Jain & Tusshar Dhaliwal to commemorate true and deserving talent from the film and television sector. The event was held on 3rd October 2021 at one of the major venues in Mumbai. Many celebrities attended the glorious event, which includes Hiten Tejwani, Swwapnil Joshi, Arvinder Singh, Sangeeta Vardhan, Dimple Jhangiani, Fenil Umrigar, Neetu Wadhwa, Vijay Bhatia, Dev Sharma, Shweta Rathor, Payal Ghosh, Malvi Malhotra, Angela Krislinzki, Nyra Banerjee, Nikita Rawal, Kate Sharma, Mannara Chopra, Kashish khan, Shibani Kashyap, Zayesha nancy, Dr.Kishor Navandar, Rajesh Rupawad businessman, Jayesh Desai businessman, Rakesh Sabharwal, and the list goes on. We spoke to Mr. Tusshar who owns the Intellectual property IIFTA and here is what he has got to say, “It was an unbelievable beginning to the show. We have exceeded our expectations. We had thought about this award to commemorate some very deserving talent from the industry and we know absolutely no limits. We are filled with confidence and we are looking for a great season 1 already. A huge thank you to everyone for their support and I extend my gratitude to all the attendees. There is a lot of fresh talent in the industry who need support and that is where we come in. So happy to help people in my way.” Those are Tusshar’s wise words, we wish him and his team all the success ahead. With their values in place, they are going all out to reward and award the talent who richly deserves it.

Mouni Roy wishes a scrumptious Durgo Puja

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City Women Magazine
Mouni Roy
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With the spirit of Durga Puja in the air, Mouni Roy also seems to be getting into the mood of festivity. Lucky for Mouni, this year her mother has decided to join in her Pujo celebrations at her Mumbai home. In the video, Mouni looks royalty and ethereal in her traditional Bengali get-up and is seen preparing a Pujo special delicacy of Bengal – Began Bhaja and Basanti Pulao to make a #classicimpression on her mother. Durga Puja has always been an occasion for reunion and rejuvenation. It is a celebration of traditional culture and customs, marked with great enthusiasm and zeal. However, this year, for some, the formal parts of religious festivals may change – with Places of Worship operating to different rules. For others, such as Mouni, can find joy in their informal gatherings and family traditions that accompany times of celebration. With Durga Puja being all about new clothes, dance, music, and get-together, it is also about food. Bengalis, for that matter, are known for their love for food, and you will always find them feasting and having fun throughout the day during these five days. In the video, Mouni is also seen celebrating this Pujo preparing a special Pulao for her mother made with India Gate Foods – a special Durga Puja Super Pack.
 
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Here’s why BB15 contestant Vidhi Pandya is trending on Twitter 

By
HEMLATA GAUTAM
BB15 contestant Vidhi Pandya is trending on Twitter
Actress Vidhi Padya

Like every season, even the fifteenth season of reality show “Bigg Boss” is already making a lot of noise for some good as well as bad reasons. Speaking of bad, “Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2” actor Vidhi Padya had a very creepy experience in the house which made her trend on Twitter.

So here’s what happened. The jungle waasis and the main house contestants are already at war and are doing anything and everything they can to make the other group’s life miserable. As part of his creepy plan, Pratik Sehajpal tried to scare Vidhi while she was taking a shower. Knowing someone was inside, he started playing with the lock on the door. At first Vidhi thought she was imagining things, but later realised it’s someone doing it from the outside. She got to know that it was Pratik and confronted him for the same. Hearing the entire story, her co-contestants jumped in her support. However, Vidhi was quite clear that she knew that Pratik’s intentions were not wrong, but he shouldn’t have done what he did.

Vidhi was seen telling Tejasswi Prakash that she told Pratik that he can’t do this with anyone, be it a man or a woman, if they are in the shower. But Pratik took it in a negative way and said that she is putting false allegations on him.

Soon after the drama, fans jumped in support of Vidhi and called out Pratik for his behaviour. Here’s what they wrote:

ItsJanhvi_ : This is not cool at all. #BiggBoss15 #BB15 #BiggBoss

divya93858942 : I like the way she kept repeating she knew his intentions aren’t wrong… How come this is women card… #VidhiPandya

survii_singh : And #VidhiPandya is trending in India for the first time… I’m really happy for this girl… Saw today’s matter in #bb15 how maturely she took her stand… More love and power to her

AnandHR_Odia : We stand with #VidhiPandya Pratik is such a disgusting piece of shit. He broke the lock of washroom from outside when a girl was bathing & he is justifying it saying he’s okay if someone does it with his sister. How can someone support this sick person?

Poojasingh_1230 : This time i m gonna vote for #VidhiPandya  She deserves to stay more and showcase her personality. Might be she has less fans on twitter but i want people to vote her as karan teju jay and umar will get saved anyhow. .. @vidhi_pandya7 #BiggBoss15 #BB15

ItsRubiology : He is so shameless .. His is still feeling proud on what he has done with #VidhiPandya #BB15

Awwbhishek_ : Loved how she took a stand for herself and called Prateek out for his creepy behaviour. I find her genuine, real, down to earth and cute  #BiggBoss15 #BB15 #VidhiPandya @vidhi_pandya7

@why_perfidious : So his andh bhakts are justifying saying he didn’t know #VidhiPandya was inside,bro if it’s lock from inside it’s a common sense to understand someone is inside ,& like vidhi said if it was even a boy it’s still wrong #BiggBoss15 #BB15

@watermelqn: “I had good intentions” is not an excuse to get out of a situation like this. What’s wrong will stay wrong no matter what your intentions were. He had no right to touch the lock. Period. #VidhiPandya | #BB15 | #BiggBoss15 | #PratikSehajpal

@Muneebcreation_ : If we can’t stand for #VidhiPandya for this ! We are no one to say if this happen with our sisters or any one ! . #BiggBoss15 #BiggBoss @vidhi_pandya7

@PujjaPanda1602 : I am so proud of this girl . She seems very natural and real . Not a single time I have seen her faking any emotion . I love her as human being . She is very lovely . #VidhiPandya #BiggBoss15

Divya Kumar and Shruti Pathak team up for another romantic Garba track

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Azhar Khan
Post ‘Shubhaarambh’ from ‘Kai Po Che’, Divya Kumar and Shruti Pathak team up for another romantic Garba track With the festive season commencing soon, singers Divya Kumar and Shruti Pathak released their latest Garba track ‘Bhamariyo’. The single was released on TM Music’s official Youtube channel on 6th October and promises to be the love anthem of the festive season. Interestingly, Divya and Shruti have previously sung another Garba track, ‘Shubhaarambh’ from Kai Po Che which at the time was a chartbuster, and ‘Bhamariyo’ is all set to add another feather to their cap. The track will also have Divya Kumar debuting as a composer while Priya Saraiya has penned its lyrics. ‘Bhamariyo’, a Hindi-Gujarati track follows the mind of a woman who sees the man of her dreams for the first time. The thoughts in her mind and heart are what form the crux of the song. Tarsem Mittal, Founder of TM Music believes the song will definitely strike a chord with the youth, “Divya Kumar, Shruti Pathak, and Priya Saraiya are currently some of the most sought after names in the industry. Their songs have generated tremendous response and we believe ‘Bhamariyo’ will create the same magic.” he says. Shruti Pathak who’s glad to be part of the song throws light on its inception, “ ‘Bhammariyo’ is a beautiful composition by Divya Kumar and I loved it the moment I heard it. This is the second time that Divya and I have come together for a song after Shubhaarambh and it’s indeed a pleasure. ‘Bhamariyo’ has been beautifully penned by Priya Saraiya, She’s a natural. In fact, it was entirely her idea to make this collaboration happen. This song wouldn’t have been possible without Priya and of course the lovely melody created by Divya. I’m very thrilled to have sung this. It’s a lovely song, celebrating the essence of Navratri and the beauty of love. I’m sure it’s gonna be a treat for all the Dandiya lovers. Even the video, directed by Jay Bhansali is amazing and it does complete justice to the song. I hope Bhammariyo receives as much love from the audience as I received for Radha ne Shyam.” She smiles. Divya Kumar steps into the composer’s shoes for the song, “The song is about a girl surrendering herself to love. It’s a soft, romantic, pop song with a twist of traditional Gujarati Garba. It’s really special to me for multiple reasons. For starters, this is my first Hindi release as a composer and I am super nervous about it, but equally excited! Most importantly, because I got to work with some amazing people. My closest and oldest friend, Priya Saraiya, who has written the lyrics, is not only a well-known singer but also an amazing lyricist. I am singing with a very dear friend, Shruti Pathak, after a very long time. The audience last heard us together in the song, ‘Shubhaarambh’, from the movie ‘Kai Po Che’, which received so much love from the listeners and I am really hoping Bhammariyo will touch their hearts in the same way! Both these ladies are super amazing in their art and I am glad that I got to collaborate with them and the entire Team at TM Music, who are literally my family.

After wrapping two films consecutively, Kiara Advani dives into marathon schedule next two films

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City Women Magazine
After wrapping two films consecutively, Kiara Advani dives into marathon schedules next two films
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Currently, one of the busiest and most bankable stars of Bollywood, Kiara Advani has almost half a dozen films in her kitty. Juggling multiple work commitments simultaneously, Kiara Advani is epitomizing dedication and perseverance with her jam-packed schedule. Having shot for three films (Bhool Bhulaiyya 2, Shashank Khaitan’s next, Jug Jugg Jeeyo) at a time right after the extensive and exhaustive promotions of Shershaah, Kiara continues to grind for her upcoming films with no break. Wrapping Bhool Bhulaiyya 2 and Shashank Khaitan’s next earlier last month, Kiara Advani began the marathon schedule for Jug Jugg Jeeyo in the beginning of October which will go on till mid-November. Post the same, Kiara will instantly dive into her first pan-India film directed by S Shankar, co-starring Ram Charan. Enjoying the humongous success of Shershaah, Kiara has cemented her position amongst the top-most actresses in the business with worldwide popularity. From winning the Smita Patil Global Memorial Award to bagging a spot in most-in demand actors across the globe, alongwith entering the Fab Four League of top Indian actresses, Kiara Advani is achieving feats one after the another. Promising a plethora of diverse and interesting performances in the coming future, Kiara Advani has got the audience excited to witness unfold the various facets of her versatility.

Kangana on ‘Thalaivii’ success: I’m much more popular now than I’ve ever been

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City Women Magazine
Kangana on ‘Thalaivii’ success: I’m much more popular now than I’ve ever been
Photo : Kangana Ranaut
Four-time National Award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut is over the moon with the response her latest movie ‘Thalaivii’ is getting. She credits her team for the success and says that she is much more popular now than she has ever been. Ever since the movie was released on a streaming portal, the film has been trending and this gives a sense of reassurance to Kangana, who says despite her right-wing opinion it even got appreciation from people who follow a ‘Leftist’ approach. Talking to media about feeling like a number one actress, Kangana said: “I do my own thing and I am in my own place. Most actresses are very popular for starring with popular heroes. That’s how actresses have always been. But I have my own light.” She added: “I don’t borrow someone’s else’s light. So, you know, that is a good place to be in. Definitely, I am much more popular now than I have ever been. It is true that right now is the best time of my career. I won’t deny that.” Kangana is happy despite the film being pitted against international content, ‘Thalaivii’, which is based on the life of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and former actress J. Jayalalithaa, did so well. The film showcases the varied aspects of Jayalalithaa’s life, tracing her journey as an actress at a young age to becoming the face of Tamil cinema, as well as the rise of the revolutionary leader who changed the course of the state’s politics. “The film was pitted against a lot of international content. We always made a film that was a quintessential underdog story but we never thought it would be pitted against ‘Squid Game’ and these very popular series which had a huge anticipation.” She added: “All these things have made us feel that eventually even on streaming people who watch high end content and are used to international content essentially they also love the film. It is very reassuring.” Kangana credits “good writing, direction and the fact that everybody was such a good actor in the film.” “It helped a lot.” She talked about her favourite performance in the film. “To be honest Raja Arjun sir’s performance is my favourite performance in the film. He’s so good. He brought a lot of empathy and sensitivity to a negative character. So every actor was so good. Even Arvind Swamy sir brought a lot of emotional content and gripping narrative to the film.” How does all the love coming her way for the film feel? “This has been so healing in terms of all the scrutiny that I went through and I go through for my very right-wing opinions and nationalistic approach to things after that kind of apprciton even from people who have a Left or Communist approach or idealogies even they appreciated my work. And that’s how I feel that art brings everyone together,” she concluded.
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