Shemaroo Entertainment releases a refreshing love story on Home Video Luv U Soniyo

After a long time, a beautiful romantic love story releases on Home Video - Luv U Soniyo. Shemaroo Entertainment released the movie on DVD. The movie features Tanuj – son of actress Rati Agnihotri and Neha Hinge – Who participated in Miss India 2010 pageant and emerged as the Miss International 2010 winner. The debut actors have the right chemistry to emerge as promising actors of the bollywood.  

Luv U Soniyo is a refreshing love story of Mark & Soniyo, who after having been brought together by fate have to win over their parents consent. Their cultures clash in every possible way & just when fate decides to turn the game around. All they have is their faith in each other & a little help from their friends.

An engaging plot and sweet moment make the movie a perfect week end break.

The DVD of Luv u Soniyo is economically priced at Rs 199/-

About Shemaroo

Celebrating the golden jubilee, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd is among few entertainment companies that has hallmarked several pioneering efforts with its innovative and out- of-the- box thinking. Founded in 1962, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd is an established Filmed Entertainment “Content Houses” in the country, active in Content Ownership, Creation, Aggregation and Distribution with a large content library of over 2800 titles.

Shemaroo is engaged in the distribution of content for satellite channels, physical formats and emerging digital technologies like the Mobile, Internet, Broadband, IPTV and DTH among others. With its partnership with the major telecom operators and other digital media platforms, Shemaroo is at the forefront of the digital age. The company has also tied up with many content providers across the country. The “Shemaroo” brand today is synonymous with quality entertainment in the Indian entertainment eco system.

Shiv Darshan pulls of bike stunt in Karle Pyaar Karle

Shiv Darshan has pulled out all the stops for his Bollywood debut 'Karle Pyaar Karle', directed by Rajesh Pande. Besides working on his acting skills, the newcomer also did all the action scenes himself. Be it jumping over cars, lifting a goon and throwing him on a sheet of glass or suddenly halting a speeding bike to kiss his heroine, the debutant refused to use a body double. 
Shiv says the scene in which he had to kiss his leading lady Hasleen Kaur (Miss India Earth 2011), was particularly tough. Says he, "I am not a biker, and this scene required me to ride fast and suddenly halt the bike in such a manner that its rear is lifted up. I had to kiss Hasleen, balancing the bike only on its front wheel." 
He trained a lot for the stunt. "I had seen a biker in Bandra doing something similar. When I approached him, he agreed to train me." However, he was taken aback on the day of the shoot in Bangkok. "I had learnt the trick on a sports bike in India, but the same bike were unavailable there. Finally, I managed to do the shot on some other sports bike," he says. 
Karle Pyaar Karle, produced by Suneel Darshan's Shree Krishna International, releases January 17.

Colonial Cousins bless Ruupa Raaman's Krisnaruupa launch

Aishwarya Majmudar, Rakhi Baid, Bhuvnesh Shetty, Hariharan, Aajay Chauhan, Le ... ubhankar Ghosh, Ashwini Sharma at Ruupa Raaman's Krisnaruupa album launch

Finally the wait is over. Composer-singer Ruupa Raaman’s debut album Krisnaruupa was launched in a grand affair in presence of musician-singers Hariharan, Lesle Lewis, Dr.Soma Ghosh, Subhankar Ghosh, Abu Malik, Aishwarya Majmudar, Aajay K Chauhan, actors Anil George and Buvnesh Shetty, artist Rakhi Baid, director Ashwini Sharma and her friends and friengels who contributed to this album and many more at Tanishq Showroom, Andheri (West).

Ruupa Raaman who has brought out over 200 classical albums, being the in the A&R department of EMI, has very interesting fare to offer in Krisnaruupa. Inspired by various forms of Krishna and blessed by the Krishna of Nathdwara temple, composer-singer Ruupa Raaman, brings to you the melodious album Krisnaruupa. One of the songs comprises of 108 names of the Lord among others.

Interestingly, Ruupa exercised the crowdfunding method to generate partial funds for the album, adding on friends and friengels as they call them contributing to make Krisnaruupa a success. Ruupa has managed to bring in over 2.5 lakh in hand, half the cost of her album, through Wishberry, a portal that helps generate crowdfunding for young talent waiting in the wings due to paucity of funds.

Krisnaruupa could be one of the pioneering classical albums to actually generate crowdfunding. Generally, young bands with contemporary music are known for looking for crowdfunding options.

For Ruupa, more than the funds, it is the chance of “taking more and more people forward on the journey,” "It is not easy today to bring out your own album, more so when it is devotional. We were lucky, we got over 56 people who walked by us on our journey and contributed to Krisnaruupa. I am fortunate that when our album comes out, there are people looking forward to it. Otherwise, an album always is one person's solo journey

Hariharan agreed, "her compositions have soul as she has taken her time over them." Added Lesle Lewis, "Ruupa's compositions touch your soul and will help many a soul heal." Added actor Anil George, "as a listener, I loved the songs. They touch you." Veteran vocalist Dr Soma Ghosh avered, "the compositions and renditions are such that they will touch Lord Krishna to come and hear the voice of today's Draupadi. With divine intervention, there will be a change in the mindset and the status of women." Touche!

PRIYANKA CHOPRA & SIVAMANI ROCKED INTO THE NEW YEAR AT PARK HYATT CHENNAI

Park Hyatt Chennai, in association with Volvo Artemis Cars, broke ground this New Year’s eve with a spectacular evening bringing together the best of entertainment, food & beverage into one power packed evening.           

Converting this intimate hotel into a concert venue was no small task, and the entire team worked tirelessly to bring about this dramatic change. The central courtyard transformed into an expansive dance floor and impressive performance venue, ensconced by the theatrical Flying Elephant, the intimate Dining Room, the bespoke Apartment and the elegant lobby. For the first time ever, all venues converged as one, to create an experience that catered to every guests’desires. Dramatic technical effects including three-dimensional projection, stereophonic sound and cold pyrotechnics accentuated the evening.

With an entertainment lineup featuring the best of the best, the chefs at Park Hyatt Chennai went all out to deliver a gourmet feast showcasing a kaleidoscope of International and Indian delicacies while exhibiting the finest on offer at the hotel’s outlets. Park Hyatt Chennai’s very own Pâtissier, Chef Fabien Berteau enticed guests with his avant-garde display of the finest desserts in town as they adorned the grand staircase. He seamlessly blended classical temptations with modern delights incorporating molecular gastronomy and provided guests a sweet ending to 2013.

At the core of the evening, was a larger than life profusion of entertainment curated by the Park Hyatt Chennai team. The Flying Elephant’s very own DJ Griffin warmed up the crowd, while DVJ Dave Zobhaa mesmerized guests with his skillful blend of graphics, video and music. Sivamani’s inventive percussion and magical ability to generate beats from just about anything took energies to another level. This collective musical mélange, showcasing Chennai’s talent electrified the stage in preparation for Priyanka Chopra’s landmark countdown performance.

Priyanka Chopra’s show stopping performance left the audience spellbound as she dramatically descended from a landscaped canopy into a sea of awaiting fans. Her interactive performance across multiple stages had her flowing right through the audience. Her mesmerizing show seamlessly transitioned, from the energy of an international concert to the best of her Bollywood hits and a tribute to celebrating “Chennai style”, with a flair that only Priyanka could pull off.

Memorable Quotes from the evening:

“What an amazing night and what a superb way to bring in 2014!  The crowd at the Park Hyatt, Chennai was tremendous… hugely responsive, supportive and with fabulous, unstoppable energy… they truly inspired me as a performer! As a team - Sivamani sir, DJ Dave & DJ Griffin and the team at Park Hyatt, Chennai, we set out to create a memorable night and going by the response we all received, the evening was a super success.  Thank you Chennai for being such a wonderful audience…you’ve given me a great start to 2014!” – Priyanka Chopra

“It was so special to be back home and performing this new year for namma Chennai at this wonderful venue created by the Park Hyatt team.” Sivamani

“As a thespian turned hotelier, working with this caliber of talent was beyond my wildest dreams. The team at Park Hyatt Chennai dared to dream big and inspire everyone involved to make this happen. Mr. Sivamani’s skills were remarkable to witness. Ms. Chopra’s attention to detail, artistic vision and quest for perfection pushed us all as a team to go above and beyond to deliver something that I truly hope my fellow Chennaites will cherish and remember.” Amit Mahtaney, developer, Park Hyatt Chennai

“I’m proud to have choreographed the biggest and best ever new year celebration, hosted by Park Hyatt Chennai. Priyanka Chopra, Bollywood leading diva ruled Chennai… thalaiva style!  It was the perfect cocktailto bring in the new year PC… thalaiva… she rocks and rules always.” Swaroop, Choreographer

About Park Hyatt Chennai:

Park Hyatt Chennai is the 30^th hotel in the global collection of Park Hyatt and features 201 luxurious guestrooms, including 20 indulgent suites, all thoughtfully designed to create an inviting environment and contribute to the understated sophistication of the hotel. The hotel embraces the serenity of the surrounding Guindy National Park with the elegant and chic interiors creating a unique, luxuriant and calming ambience. The theatrical dining destination, spanning over seven levels of culinary delights, The Flying Elephant, has already won the heart of the city. From the Dining Room, the all-day dining restaurant authentic South Indian cuisine and our signature Western fare is plated. The Apartment, has since housed many experiential meetings & events, within its unique residential style banqueting spaces. The newly opened Antahpura Spa, offers indulgent treatment rooms and spacious wet areas interwoven with custom-made services enabling you to delve deep within your inner sanctum.

Recent Accolades

2013 Favourite New Business Hotel in India – Readers’ Travel Award –

         Condé Nast Traveller India

2013 Best Deluxe Luxury Hotel in Chennai – Today’s Traveller India

2013 World’s Best New Hotels & Spas - Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List 2013  

2013 Best New Luxury Hotel – HVS (HICSA) Hotel of the Year Award  

About Park Hyatt

Park Hyatt provides discerning, affluent business and leisure guests with elegant and luxurious accommodation. Guests of Park Hyatt receive highly attentive personal service in an intimate environment. Located in several of the world's premier destinations, each Park Hyatt is custom designed to combine sophistication with a distinctive regional character. There are currently 30 Park Hyatt hotels in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Baku, Beaver Creek, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Canberra, Carlsbad, Chennai, Chicago, Dubai, Goa, Hamburg, Hyderabad, Istanbul, Jeddah, Maldives, Melbourne, Mendoza, Milan, Moscow, Ningbo, Paris, Saigon, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Washington D.C., and Zurich.  parkhyatt.com.

 About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®and Hyatt House®brand names and have locations on six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses Hyatt Residences^TM and Hyatt Residence Club^TM. As of June 30, 2013, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 524 properties in 46 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

Deepika on the Cover Women's Health India January/February 2014