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And now, Arindam Chaudhuri directs a film New Delhi, March 16 As the film fraternity and the who’s who of the entertainment industry gathered to discuss and deliberate on the way forward, Planman Life presented a true illustration of a corporatised film backed by extensive research carried on by their consultants. “Rok Sako To Rok Lo” is a classic story based on the romance of friendship, the spirit of adventure and the magic of timeless love. The film announces the launch of 10 fresh and young talents in the Hindi film industry. Speaking on the occasion, the director of the film, Arindam Chaudhuri, says, “I am extremely confident that our cast will be loved by the audiences across the country. All of them are fantastic performers and are fast learners. We decided to go ahead with a fresh star cast for the characters in the film. Surprisingly, there seems to be quite a dearth of talented fresh faces in the industry. I am sure ‘Rok Sako To Rok Lo’ will provide to the industry some faces to reckon with.” The film has Yashodhan and Manjari in the lead roles. Both of them have a real fresh feel to them and have all the looks for the making of a star in the Hindi film industry. Says Arindam, “What is more exciting is their performance. They have won the hearts of all senior artistes in the film. The discipline on the sets also tempered them to rehearse, practise, and deliver their best for the film. I am sure the movie goers are going to love their performances on screen”. One of the most significant aspects of the film is its scientifically developed and well researched script. While allowing for the best creative process to flourish, the script has been developed in the most disciplined environment to maintain sensibilities and also to be in tune with the researched realities of the market and the industry. Says Arindam, “The script, I feel, is the hero of the film. With such a thoroughly developed script, a film cannot go wrong.” The film also scores in its strong technical support team. Cinematography has been done by award winning Santosh Thundiyil, appreciated for his works in “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and “Pinjar”. The art direction has been done by two times National Award winning veteran art director Sameer Chanda. A conscious attempt has been made by him to maintain a very believable look, retaining all aesthetics, and do away with the plastic looks that one gets to see in most film today. Longines has done a brilliant job with choreography. Shayam Kaushal, the veteran action director who has done films like “Lakshya” and “Ashoka” has done the action choreography and action styling for the film. The film has a dedicated team headed by ex-FTV creative head Anita Horam. The coordination of contemporary looks, vibrant colours and tasteful props have really enriched the production value of the film. It makes the film a visual treat for the audiences. One of the strongest points of the film is its music, which has been composed by Jatin-Lalit. The music rediscovers Jatin-Lalit. All songs sound refreshingly new. Says Jatin, “We loved working with the Planman Life team. They have a thorough understanding of music and have a very good taste. Moreover, they were not influenced by current trends or music. They have always insisted on melodies which are timeless. The album, I am sure, will create records in Hindi music.” Lalit also echoed similar thoughts. He said. “They understood their requirement very well and trusted us. The result is very obvious. We have given our best to the album. We are very hopeful about this film’s music.” |
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GLAMOUR Sparkling eyes, soaring dreams nervous excitement! The anticipation has just begun. With bated breath, the countdown of the country’s most exhilarating beauty event takes off. The Pond’s Femina Miss India 2004 will showcase the 29 bright new faces of young Indian women vying for the most prestigious place in the crown. The Pond’s Femina Miss India 2004 has already reached another interesting stage. After having received an overwhelming number of over 6,000 entries, a selection panel was constituted that included fashion photographer Subi Samuel, leading model Cleo Issacs, ex. Miss India Neha Dhupia, Femina Editor Satya Saran and Managing Director, Times Infotainment Media Limited, A. P. Parigi. The entries were shortlisted at the regional level and the chosen contestants went through a preliminary round in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. The pick of the lot, the chosen ones, the final 29 are showcasing their talent, confidence and beauty. These young women are representing Mumbai, Bangalore, Channai, Indore, Goa, Coimbatore, Pune and Kolkata and will have a chance to emulate the success of Sushmita, Aishwarya, Diana and all the other Indian beauties that have set a precedent in bringing home the international crown. “Over the years, the Femina Miss India pageant has felicitated women of substance, contemporary woman, who are a perfect balance between the attributes of mind and body and between the individuality and beauty,” said Vivek Rampal, Category Head-Skin care, Hindustan Lever. Parigi said, “Over the years, the Femina Miss India has been a world class event that has not only met with but also managed to set international benchmarks. It has been acknowledged internationally as one of the best-conceived and professionally run pageants.” “With a powerful brand such as Ponds partnering with us now, this pageant is all set to scale new heights and evolve into an institution that reflects and personifies the intelligence, insight, spirit and style of an Indian woman,” he added.
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A potpourri of denim styles that redefines fashion Pepe Jeans London gives Denim a new high with its Spring Summer Collection 2004. This new collection is a potpourri of Denim and non-denim styles in a cascade of colours that redefines fashion. Pepe Jeans has always reinvented styles in denim to keep pace with the trendiest fads in the fashion fraternity. Casual, trendy and light, the entire collection is an ideal wear for college, hangouts and parties. According to Chetan Shah, Country head, Pepe Jeans India, “Denims are timeless and a hallmark in the fame of fashion, and above all a pair of Denim makes a difference to our wardrobe. This new collection aims to offer all the essentials i.e. a unique fabric that never ceases to infuse a sense of youth and innovation that will never go out of style.” The collection this season comprises great styles in denim and beyond. In the men’s bottoms, there are a wide variety of denims in slubby, streaky, tinted overdyed and cross hatch with side-whiskers. The men’s collection offers non-denim bottom wears in tussar, slub, twill and stretch satin fabric. These are available in a variety of colours like black, beige, brown, white, olive and fawn. The women’s bottoms have a variety of options in denim, non-denims and bottoms and knits. There’s lot to choose from denims from the 73 collection in stretch denim, striped denim, multi-cross hatch denim, satin touch denim and tinted denim skirts and capris. Also on anvil are the non-denim bottoms in linen rayon, twill and jute slub along with woven tops in Lycra, poplin and stretch and knits. |
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An ensemble for fashion conscious youth
Wow! Gone are those winters and it’s the time now to chill out under the sun with bright and fresh colours. With colours that radiate energy and clothes that are ensemble for the progressive and fashion conscious youth of today, Monte Carlo unfurls 100 percent Cotton Spring-Summer Collection 2004 of polo piques. Polos are styled into tipped and jacquard collars, a wide array of patterns adorning on them from strips mostly horizontal to checks with engineered strips to auto stripers. Body hugging crew, V-neck tees with over printing on the sleeves, back and front, flat knit tees and short length woven shirts with knitted collar in tie-n-die effect and different finishes. If you have garden fresh greens, burnt orange, mellow yellow, ultramarine blue on one hand, then you have classic colours like beige, ivory and indigo on the other. |
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A trendsetter in leather fashion
Mavis from the ‘Spring Summer Collection 2004’ of Hidesign, the leading leather company, is a unique collection of jackets for men. Mavis is a reversible jacket that gives exclusivity to the collection, reinstating the brands trusted name as a trendsetter in leather fashion. Mavis is made of calf leather that has a soft waxy feel to one of its side and an antique suede finish to the other. Hidesign has mastered the difficult technique of finishing leather on both sides, allowing the customer to have two jackets in one, yet keeping the jacket lightweight. Mavis, an ideal jacket to bundle along for any holiday, is highly fashionable and in vogue this season. The jackets available in colours of yellow and red are the perfect accessories for men going to holiday in the mountains and in Europe. |
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Abida Parveen is best Sufi singer Abida Parveen was declared as the best Sufi singer (female), at the ETC channel Punjabi Music Awards, 2004. There was stars galore, beauty regale and Punjabi music personalities of every hue and colour in attendance, but when a lone voice aided by harmonium, tabla and sarangi played out just about a minute or two, a cult was reactivated and all stood. The queen of mystical singing Begum Abida Parveen had a mesmerising impact at the recently held ETC channel Punjabi Music Awards, where she was announced best Sufi Singer. |
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India’s first exclusive jewellery mall being built in Gurgaon, has signed with leading jewellers from across India and abroad. These include Alukkas from Dubai, Ratan Chand Jwala Prasad, Hazoorilal and Sons and more. The jewellers at Gold Souk will showcase the best of products and designs form the respective regions. Traditional and contemporary jewellery in gold, silver, diamond, semi-precious stones, etc. along with specialised jewellery like Kundan, Meenakari, rasa-rava and filigree will be available under one roof. |
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A collection of sparkling trinkets Design Source, an exclusive, enchanting, ethereal and ecstatic collection of ornaments, has been launched in the Capital. It has a collection of resplendent masterpiece ornaments. After their success in Mumbai, the designer Archana Aggarwal and Preeti Modi have opened their first exclusive outlet in Anand Niketan. Zarine Khan has inaugurated the showroom, ‘Design Source’. The Design Source is an exclusive collection of timeless and sparkling gems and jewels. Hrithik gets Star of the
Millennium Award
Sunday evening witnessed a scintillating cultural evening at Talkatora Stadium where 14th Sur Aradhana Award 2004 were organised by Sur Aradhana, socio-culture society in the honour of
Hrithik Roshan. The star-studded cultural show, ‘Jhoomte Sitare and Hrithik’, was presented with the Star of the Millennium Award. |
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