Where was business at India’s men’s fashion week? (Review)NEW DELHI - There were tall claims that domestic buyers would be around in plenty at India’s first men’s fashion week here, but were they all in hiding? Even those who were present at the three-day event preferred not to place orders. KFW Ronit Roy interview with pix‘Rampwalk feels great’
For the first time ever, actor Ronit Bose Roy walked the ramp and that too for Manish Malhotra at the Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) II. He gets into a Quick-5 with India Blooms correspindent Sreya Basu
KFW Baichung Bhutia interview with pix‘Rampwalk is difficult’ Ace footballer Baichung Bhutia rocked the ramp in a purple-gold textured sherwani for fashion guru Manish Malhotra at the finale of Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) II. The ‘Master of the Ground’ in a Quick-5 with India Blooms correspondent Sreya Basu KFW Amrita Rao Interview with pix‘‘Manish changed the face of Bollywood’ Gorgeous actor Amrita Rao walked the ramp for ace designer Manish Malhotra’s bridal collection at Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) II. The ‘Short Kut’ actress in a Quick-5 with India Blooms correspondent Sreya Basu Hindu salvation ritual performed for Michael JacksonPATNA - Suresh Narayan never met Michael Jackson nor is he a die-hard fan but that did not stop him from offering ‘pinda daan’ or a Hindu ritual seeking salvation for the king of pop’s soul in Bihar’s holy town of Gaya. Will Bollywood accept unconventional me, asks Miss IndiaNEW DELHI - An unconventional Miss India with short hair and six tattoos, Ekta Chaudhary wonders if Bollywood is ready to accept her atypical looks and personality in case she decides to follow in the footsteps of many of her famous predecessors. She also sees an element of “racism” in no Asian girl making it to the final 15 of the Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas last month. Writer Ira Trivedi takes a look at Delhi’s high lifeNEW DELHI - Her new book spotlights the high life of Delhi “that is still trying to come to terms with Western values”. Writer Ira Trivedi says “The Great Indian Love Story” is based on what she has seen in today’s India. Male models say ‘ouch’ to waxingNEW DELHI - Want to make a male model squeal in pain? Just say the word “waxing”. Many male models have been showing off lots of skin by wearing mini shorts, bath robes, boxers, sleeveless jackets and shirts that were most often left open baring their toned and hairless chests at the ongoing Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) here. I’ll go back to making Hindi films: Buddhadeb Dasgupta (Interview)NEW DELHI - He made a Hindi film in 1989 called “Bagh Bahadur” that won critical acclaim and then switched to his mother tongue Bengali in pursuing his filmmaking. Award-winning filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta, whose latest work “Janala” premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), now says he would like to revisit Hindi cinema. Friday Flop Show: A series of flop at Box-office
Designers’ stalls fail to impress at men’s fashion weekNEW DELHI - At a fashion show, a designer’s stall provides a first look at the collection. But going by the unimaginative stalls on show at the ongoing Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW), many designers do not seem to have put any thought to the stalls this time. Common soul curry for India, Brazil (Eating Out with IANS,NEW DELHI - What binds India to Brazil apart from the common love for high energy dancing? Both countries are hooked to food. Phulia weavers dazzle at Kolkata Fashion WeekKOLKATA - Beautiful hand-spun saris of the weavers of Phulia dazzled viewers as stunning models showcased dozens of creations on day four of the Kolkata Fashion Week Saturday. Dance Premier League to be daily!
‘Vaada Raha’ a pleasant tale of emotional bonding (IANS Film Review; Rating:***)Film: “Vaada Raha”; Cast: Bobby Deol, Kangana Ranaut, Dwij Yadav; Director: Samir Karnik; Rating: *** John misses hairy Abhishek!
Male models shed inhibitions, dance for Rohit BalNEW DELHI - Designer Rohit Bal’s flamboyance was mixed with a bit of naughtiness at the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) as he got the male models to dance on the ramp in their bathing robes and boxers. American Center to premiere Hollywood moviesNEW DELHI - The capital’s movie buffs will be able to watch the latest Hollywood films at the American Center here, before their release in the country. Bibi Russell wants next birth in weaver’s homeKOLKATA - Bangladeshi designer Bibi Russell, who showcased her new collection on Day Two of the Kolkata Fashion Week-II Thursday, said she is so inspired by natural fibres, hand weaving and villagers that she wishes her next birth be in a weaver’s home. Big cinemas to add 100 more screens by 2010MUMBAI - Big Cinemas, a subsidiary of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG), plans to add around 100 more screens to its existing network by next year. Rani a Xerox of Harbhajan in Dil bole Hadippa!
Guns N’ Roses to tour IndiaLONDON - American rock band Guns N’ Roses is planning a tour of India in November. The heavy rockers, fronted by Axl Rose, have signed on to perform at the Palace Grounds in Bangalore Nov 7, reported contactmusic.com. Ronit Roy Interview: My kids more important than truthWith his dynamic personality and spontaneous acting, Ronit Roy has become the uncrowned Badshaah of Indian television. The actor in conversation with India Blooms correspondent Sreya Basu while he breezes through Kolkata to promote his popular soap ‘Bandini’ All The Best Movie Review
We don’t get our due: Bollywood sound engineerAGRA - Oscar winner Resul Pookutty is an exception. Sound engineers take away rough edges from flat voices, add pauses and oomphs to songs, but hardly ever get credit for their work, rues Satish Gupta who gave his magical touch to hits like “Bheege honth tere”, “Sandese aate hain” and “Kaho na pyaar hai”. Interview: Sagarika Ghatge aka Preeti Shabarwal of Chak De! India
She is young and she is sexy. That is how everyone remembers Sagarika Ghatge aka Preeti Shabarwal of Chak De! India. The actress is back with her second film Fox and has a number of projects to boast. Sagarika speaks to Ritesh Sharma on her films and more. Art & Culture: Youth Brigade Lead Art Initiatives in Kolkata (Pictures)
Shooting of Tibetan film ‘The Lost Country’ begins in NovemberDHARAMSALA - The shooting of “The Lost Country”, produced by an exiled Tibetan on the condition of exiles and their issues of identity and culture, will start in November, film maker Kargyur Rinpoche said here Sunday. Keanu Reeves ‘to play Rama in new movie Hanuman’NEVADA - The Matrix star Keanu Reeves will play Rama in an upcoming movie titled Hanuman, according to reports. Sanjay Dutt was unsure about IPL bidMUMBAI - Like his colleagues Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt also wants his share of the Indian Premier League (IPL) pie. But the actor was not sure whether he would be allowed to bid for team ownership because of his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. Rajasthan, through a rider’s gogglesNEW DELHI - Sand dunes, magnificent forts, heritage resorts, small villages, wildlife, your motorcycle and you. Come October and 30 bikers from across the country will undertake a 12-day journey through the rough and the smooth of Rajasthan. Prachi Desai is new face of Neutrogena cosmetics in IndiaNEW DELHI - Bollywood actress Prachi Desai is the new face of international cosmetics brand Neutrogena in the Indian market. R&B singer Raghav now wants to compose for Hindi filmsNEW DELHI - He has got several singing offers in Bollywood, but Britain-based Indian singer Raghav, who made people groove to his songs “Angel eyes” and “Let’s work it out”, says he is more interested in writing and composing songs. ‘Quick Gun Murugun’ a rage at film fests abroadNEW DELHI - Laugh riot “Quick Gun Murugun - Misadventures of an Indian Cowboy” about a vegetarian superhero might not have got an overwhelming response at the the Indian box office, but director Shashanka Ghosh is not complaining as the film has created a buzz in the international festival circuit. Mahesh Bhatt salutes directors of The Unforgettable
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‘I have to prove myself now’
Through theatre and an unusual exhibition, two youth led initiatives in Kolkata showcased recently that creativity of the next generation is thriving in the city. Reeti Roy reports
