Statement from Raj Kundra's end

Bastian Hospitality, which owns and operates some of Mumbai’s most popular restaurants, has requested Mr. Ranjeet Bindra (a Director in the company) to step down from his role until he has been cleared by the courts. The shareholders and management unanimously decided that this would be the best move, in light of current events. ‘We remain supportive of Ranjeet Bindra but believe this is the right approach at present, to respect the courts as they conduct their investigations, and our customers who we greatly value,’ said Raj Kundra, Director, Bastian Hospitality

                                  Source: release

अभिनेत्री दिव्यांका त्रिपाठी दहिया बनी कार्डिफ़ इंटरनैशनल फ़िल्म फ़ेस्टिवल २०१९ की जूरी मेम्बर

टेलीविजन की क्वीन के तौर पर अपना रुतबा रखनेवाली अभिनेत्री दिव्यांका त्रिपाठी अब जल्द ही एक रिकॉर्ड बनाने के मुहाने पर खड़ी हैं।‌ दिव्यांका त्रिपाठी ने हाल ही में वेब शोज़ की दुनिया में कदम रखा था और अपने पहले शो 'कोल्ड लस्सी और चिकन मसाला' के ज़रिए डेब्यू कर सनसनी मचा दी थी। उनका यह काफ़ी समय से नंबर एक के स्थान पर बना हुआ है। अब वो भारत की ऐसी पहली और एकमात्र अभिनेत्री बन गयीं हैं जिन्हें २०१९ में होनेवाले कार्डिफ़  इंटरनैशनल फ़िल्म फ़ेस्टिवल (CIFF) की जूरी के तौर पर चुना गया है। दिव्यांका त्रिपाठी बेथन सैय्यद की अध्यक्षता वाले पैनल 'वूमेन्स इन फ़िल्म्स' की जूरी में भी शामिल होंगी। अन्य पैनलिस्ट्स में हॉलीवुड एक्ट्रेस एन्ना लिने मैकॉर्ड और ऑस्कर पुरस्कार के लिए नामित फ़िल्ममेकर फ़्लोरेंस एईसी का भी शुमार है। इंटरनैशनल डायरेक्टर और CIFF, इंडिया की तमाम गतिविधियों के समन्वयक सुहैल सैय्यद ने दिव्यांका त्रिपाठी की मौजूदगी की पुष्टि की।

इस कार्यक्रम को लेकर उत्साहित दिव्यांका त्रिपाठी दहिया ने कहा, “मैं कार्डिफ इंटरनेशनल फिल्म फेस्टिवल के लिए जूरी सदस्य बनने का मौका पाकर बहुत खुश हूं, खासतौर क्योंकि मुझे दुनिया भर में सिनेमा देखने का पहला मौका मिल रहा है। मुझे उम्मीद है कि यह एक समृद्ध अनुभव होगा, मेरे लिए विभिन्न कंटेंटऔर परफॉरमेंस देखना रोमांचक होने वाला है! ”

दिव्यांका त्रिपाठी द्वारा यहां अपनी मौजूदगी दर्ज कराये जाने के अलावा अभिनेता नवाज़ुद्दीन सिद्दीकी को प्रतिष्ठित गोल्डन ड्रैगन अवॉर्ड से भी नवाज़ा जायेगा। इस मौके पर बेथन सैय्यद - एसेम्बली मेम्बर ऐंड चेयर ऑफ कल्चर ऐंड मीडिया (वेल्स), नोमेन जे, फ़्लोरेंस एईसी - ऑस्कर नामित डॉक्यूमेंट्री फ़िल्ममेकर, वॉरेन - दिग्गज ब्रिटिश निर्देशक कीथ विलियम्स - वीडियो कॉन्सेप्चुअल आर्टिस्ट और जो फ़ेरेरा - ब्रिटिश एक्टर  साल २०१९ के इस कार्डिफ़ इंटरनैशनल फ़िल्म फ़ेस्टिवल में बतौर जूरी में शामिल होंगे।

इस फ़ेस्टिवल के संस्थापक राहिल अब्बास ने कहा, "एक राष्ट्र के तौर पर वेल्स कार्डिफ़ इंटरनैशनल फ़िल्म फ़ेस्टिवल में सम्मानित होने वाले तमाम फ़िल्मकारों का हार्दिक स्वागत करता है। उन्होंने अंत में कहा, " हम फ़िल्ममेकरों को वेल्स की ख़ूबसूरती को निहारने और यहां उपलब्ध प्रतिभाओं को खंगालने का निवेदन भी करते हैं।"

कार्डिफ़ इंटरनैशनल फ़िल्म फ़ेस्टिवल का आयोजन २४ अक्टूबर २०१९ से २७ अक्टूबर २०१९ के बीच वेल्स के कार्डिफ़ बे स्थित एतिहासिक पियरहेड बिल्डिंग में  किया जाएगा।

Viineet bhai always treated me as his younger brother: Abhishekh Khan

Actor Abhishekh Khan who has been receiving a lot of appreciation for his character  in Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix original “Bard of Blood” recently got candid about his bonding with his co-actor Viineet Kumar.

“Viineet bhai is like a true Mentor, I had great fun while shooting, we initially bonded on the films that we liked in common. He also guided me to master the nuiances of my character and made me very comfortable on the set, which helped me perform during the shoot ..I can call him anytime for any guidance and he is always there for me . I am a fan of his craft and thankful for his support ” explained Abhishekh.

Abhishekh is seen playing an impressive character of a 19 year old Balochistan Armed Forces leader who joins forces with Indian Agents(Emraan Hashmi,Viineet Kumar & Sobhita Dhulipala) inorder  to take revenge for the death of his sister.

“The way you have performed as Nushrat, your lehja, face expressions, leader attitude and character work...brilliant Bhai” tweeted RJ Alok on Abhishekh.

“ Everyone was very welcoming on the sets, they did not make me feel like a news comer at all…And that made me realize that they are not just good actors but even better human beings.”

It won’t be wrong to say that Abhishekh Khan has a long way to go  and  he is one of the young talent we should look out for…

ADITI RAO HYDARI & KALKI FASHION HAD US GO *WOW* AT THE BOMBAY TIMES FASHION WEEK

Mumbai, October'19

KALKI Fashion’s exclusive couture collection ‘Mehrang’ was the most color-packed performance at the Bombay Times Fashion Week 2019. With a visual treat for the lovers of all things dark, bold and mysterious the collection was fizzed with glamour and riveted with their innovative details. Bollywood’s big league, Aditi Rao Hydari took up the role of showstopper & dreamed in a signature masterpiece that will haunt you for days! 

The B-Town beauty, Aditi Rao Hydari wore the showstopper ‘Emerald Green Lehenga’ like a dream. With her flawless beauty and her statuesque posture, Aditi Rao Hydari blossomed in the most joyous bridal trends of this season from the collection. 

Representing the modern bride on the ramp, the graceful beauty sported a lehenga which carried varying levels of jaw-dropping jaal exposure with increased coverage of intricate hand-done butti work. And while elaborate gold embellishments and opulent cutwork hem details made a strong showing on the runway, minimalist pastel floral motifs and classic hand stitched blouse presented a bridal counterpoint. Great for a late-autumn soirée or winter wedding, this showstopper lehenga creates a sense of whimsy freshness while still being ultra-sophisticated. 

Saurabh Gupta, Director at KALKI aforesaid, “Aditi has a unique face with the perfect blend of femininity and elegant features. She just makes couture look effortless. A combination of glamour and earthy beauty for the perfect reflection of modern-day women, we think she is all you need to look at. No wonder, the detailing on the 6 weeks period lehenga on her looked nothing less than royalty. Super elated to have her walk for us”.

“Beautiful collection! I had an amazing time associating with KALKI, super glad to be the muse for their collection ‘Mehrang’. I wore an emerald green lehenga from their collection and it is absolutely stunning and something I would definitely recommend the to-be-brides to opt this wedding season. The collection does offer a modern take on Indian Bridal wear. I loved the fact that the collection has something for every kind of bride’s personality. Stunning lehengas, gorgeous indo-westerns with amazing cuts and embroideries for when you want to go heavier and all out on your wedding day. The designs will make anyone wearing it special. Bravo, KALKI Fashion!” Aditi Rao Hydari, Bollywood Actress.

It was a successful show uplifting extraordinary silhouettes with thought-provoking embroideries, packed with details and saturated with brilliant color combinations. The show drew some noteworthy trends, details and fun updates to take a peek at and get a jump on right now, especially if you're in the midst of planning your own big day. 

Taking a detour from the traditional reds and pastels that dominate bridal wear, KALKI Fashion presented a range of alternate colours brides can pick from. The couture collection had a bunch of emerald greens and mosaic teal blues on the runway. Also gave lessons on how to wear champagne and wines and neo-mints to your own wedding functions! The designers curated their collection out of contemporary colours that will please all the young brides to be. 

Long fit-and-flare gowns, tulle dhoti sarees, tailored jackets, slit skirts & no-sleeve cape styles officially had their moments on the ramp. While the sexy, off-shoulder trend isn't going anywhere, the full grown tulip-mirror embroideries on jacket blouses jumped into the mix. 

From a relatively discreet hand-chorded bodice ball gowns to the high-glam draped tops, the down-to-the-floor jade motifs & velvet patches was a "thing" for bridal in the collection. 

Floral details are a wedding dress staple, but KALKI Fashion took flowers to a new level for fall 2019-20 with the most exquisite, so-pretty-you'll-want-to-cry 3D mirror embellishments. 

Layers of silk tulle, extra overlays of opulent hand-embroidered nets and pretty organzas walked down the runway. There's just something about the collection that gives a bride that extra swagger -- which is totally appropriate for a walk-down the aisle.

Much excited to announce, the lively color scheme will be soon launched at KALKI Santacruz store 19th October onwards and on www.kalkifashion.com. Stay tuned to their social media for more updates. 

Website: www.kalkifashion.com
Collection Page Link: https://bit.ly/2HDQ6Cu
Aditi Rao’s Showstopper Outfit:  https://bit.ly/2IHxqAH
Making of the Collection Link: https://bit.ly/35mqPW2
Instagram Link: https://bit.ly/325bqat
Hashtags to be used: #kalkifashion #KALKIxMehrang #AditiRaoHydarixKALKIMehrang, tagging @kalkifashion

About KALKI 

Born in Mumbai, India in 2007, KALKI evokes the very spirit of the city it was founded in. An upstart, innovative, and dynamic brand – KALKI – offers the best of contemporary, ethnic Indian fashion and fusion-wear styles. Staying true to the brand’s unique promise of premium and wearable fashion, KALKI unveils fresh collections and all-new designs throughout the fashion calendar. KALKI’s design and aesthetic sensibility seeks inspiration from all walks of life – be it haute couture trends and forecasts from fashion destinations across the globe to the homebound handloom traditions of India.

Website: www.kalkifashion.com

Panditjasraj - a Minor PLANET

Pandit Jasraj has been bestowed with a surreal, rare and a Universal honour from International Astronomical Union (IAU).
Minor Planet 2006 VP32 (Number - 300128) discovered on 11th November 2006 has been named as ‘Panditjasraj’ !!!!

‘Panditjasraj’ traverses the cosmos between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

(~PanditJasraj Planet is in our Solar system and is situated between Mars and Jupiter.)

Made official by IAU on 23rd September, 2019,  followed by a Citation.

This can be seen on the NASA link below https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=300128;old=0;orb=1;cov=0;log=0;cad=0#orb

 Pandit Jasraj, with this honour is the 1st Indian Classical Musician, to join the galaxy of immortal composers such as Mozart, Beethovan and Tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
The minor planet number 300128 was chosen is the reverse Birth date of Pandit Jasraj i.e. 280130.

The line written in the citation ‘Life Dedicated to Music’ stands True... and beyond incase of Pandit Jasraj

Renowned celebrity manager, Poonam Damania sets up her own talent management agency in association with Kwan Entertainment

Bollywood is one of the few industries that puts the money where the mouth is. Not just superstars and celebrities, even professionals working behind the camera get their due and command popularity in showbiz. One such professional that has come a long way is Poonam Damania, a renowned celebrity manager.



After having learnt the ropes of the film industry, Poonam who had been managing celebrities under a reputed management agency is now founding her own talent management agency named, Versis Entertainment, in association with Kwan Entertainment, India's leading pop culture management agency. Given Damania's experience in the entertainment sector, it comes as no surprise that the roster of the newly founded agency includes all kinds of talent right from the humblest to the most celebrated. 

When the cast of Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari took over Sarafa in Indore

Our very sweet Sarika Bahroliya who plays Gudiya in &TV's Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari recently visited Indore with Samta Sagar who plays her mother Sarla and Ravi Mahashabde who plays her father Radhey.

While the cast enjoyed the Navratri Festivities and played some garba, they soon took over Indore's very famous Sarafa Market which is a food lovers paradise.

The cast enjoyed some delicious Indori street food and did not care about piling on some happy weight. While the three happily gorged on some mouth watering chaat, and delectable sweets they were taken by surprise when their fans surrounded them showering their admiration and love for the show. The trio returned with happy bellies and smiling faces.

Watch their loving and fun chemistry on Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe Bhari every Mon-Fri at 9.30pm only on &TV

Hrithik Roshan visits to seek blessings at Mrs. Ira Biswajeet Durgotsav in Juhu.

Its that time of the year for bongs, again! The Bengali’s community most awaited festival. Though the festival is celebrated with grandeur in West Bengal and parts of Bihar, Assam, Odisha and Tripura, Durga Puja is also observed in Mumbai. Bijwajeet Chatterjee with wife Ira Chatterjee has been doing this Puja since last 16 years. Shri. Amitabh Bachchan and wife Jaya Bachchan has been coming to Bijwajeet’s  Durga Pandal since over last 15 years.

In order to honour Goddess Durga, during these auspicious days, Rakesh Roshan with son Hrithik Roshan visited Mrs. Ira Durgotsav Pandal in Juhu  seeking Ma Durga’s blessings.

Mr. Biswajeet says ‘Roshan Family is like my own family,  they have been attending puja every year with lots of support and love’
Coincidently, Rakesh Roshan mother’s name is also Ira Roshan and she treats Biswajeet as her elder son.

Two years back when Hrithik’s film ‘BANG BANG’ was releasing, he had come to seek Ma Durga’s blessing at Biswajeet’s Durgotsav.

Biswajeet also says ‘I thought this year’s durgotsav with such lovely arrangements wouldn’t be possible due to heavy rains in Mumbai although all the credit for this beautiful arrangements goes to my wife Mrs. Ira Chatterjee & Prima Chatterjee.

Hina Khan Becomes The First Celebrity To Grace Bigg Boss Weekend Ka Vaar This Season

Actress Hina Khan who has by far been the most popular contestant from all the seasons of Bigg Boss, is all set to grace the show, making her the first celebrity guest for this season's Weekend Ka Vaar!  Last season too Hina was seen during the first week and it looks like history repeats itself but this time around Hina will be seen sharing the stage with Salman this coming Sunday.  Hina has been uploading stories on her instagram teasing her fans with various outfits, shoes, etc from which she is putting together her look for the show.  Hina set a barometer for fashion when she was inside the house and became one of the biggest fashionistaas of our Industry through her Bigg Boss journey!  And the rest of course is history as the actress was recently seen making her debut at the Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet!  We are sure TRPs are about to spike up as Hina brings an extra dose of fun and glamour this weekend on Bigg Boss!