Y-FILMS' NEXT SERIES TO GO BOLDLY WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE! LADIES ROOM: a story of 2 girls told in 6 different loos

In the 6 odd months since Y-Films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Films, launched its original programming on YouTube, they’ve clocked over 40 million views through its massively successful web series, Bang Baaja Baaraat and Man’s World, it’s heartwarming anthology of short films, Love Shots, and its game-changing initiative of creating India’s first transgender band, The 6-Pack Band. Keeping with its exciting tradition of tackling unexpected spaces and putting forth fresh stories, its next series, Ladies Room, will boldly go where no man has gone before: the women’s ‘loo’.

A series shot entirely in six different ladies’ rooms, it tells the story of two besties, Dingo & Khanna, who somehow always find themselves in the most incredible of situations in the most improbable of spaces, the washroom! Trying to survive one disaster after another in their lives, the six-part series will show Dingo & Khanna struggling to grow up even as they grow old. 

Starring two actresses from the YRF talent roster in its lead, the talented Saba Azad, last seen in Y-Film’s Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge and more recently ‘The Big Date’ on Love Shots and an electrifying new find, Shreya Dhanwanthary. The series is directed by Ashima Chibber, whose directorial debut was the hilarious critical and commercial hit, Mere Dad Ki Maruti. The comedy features the writing of Ratnabali Bhattacharjee and Neha Kaul Mehra and holds the singular feat of never showing men in their entirety.        

The third original series by the premiere youth studio of the country is slated to release in May, 2016. Mia By Tanishq is the presenting sponsor of the comedy. 

Says Ashish Patil, Head of Y-Films, Producer, Ladies Room, “The women’s washroom is a sacred space, where shit happens – literally & otherwise. A place where girls groom, gossip, laugh, cry, bitch & more. Women will find it completely relatable and guys will hopefully get the answer to the question that’s been troubling mankind forever – why do women go to the loo in groups! We’re thrilled to have a partner like Mia from Tanishq on board who help us make the girls and the show even cooler than it already is! ;) Just like Dingo would pick up Khanna if she falls – right after she finishes laughing at her – we’re glad they’re on board to watch our backs!”

Namik Paul is my selfie stick – Nikita Dutta

Selfie trend has taken over social media, and the fever seems to be spreading rampant across actors too. The latest to join the selfie craze is none other than the cast of Sony Entertainment Televisions newly launched show Ek Duje Ke Vaaste.

Apparently, the lead protagonist Nikita Dutta aka Suman is the selfie queen on the sets of the show. However, she always wanted a selfie stick but couldn’t get one, but now she has found her selfie stick on the sets. Yes, Nikita has found her selfie stick in none other than her co-star Namik Paul aka Shravan.

They both keep sharing their candid captures for their fans, keeping them updated as to what they are up to between the shoots or when not working. Because of Nikita, Namik is now often chased by all the co-stars to turn a selfie stick for capturing the special moments of them together. He is usually referred as selfie stick on the sets too.

On the same, Nikita says, ‘‘Selfie is referred to the new age 'autograph' for our fans now a days! Also, I like clicking selfies. Working in Ek Duje Ke Vaaste has been more fun for me as I have got a unique selfie stick on the sets. We don’t have to struggle for a selfie stick as we have it always ready in the form of Namik. Whenever I’m on set and clicking selfie’s its incomplete without my selfie stick’’.

To watch the phenomenal performance of Nikita Dutta and Namik Paul as Suman and Shravan respectively, tune in to Ek Duje Ke Vaste from Monday to Friday at 10pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra to give lecture on health and fitness at the City Literary Institute in London!

With the launch of her yoga DVD and co-authored book The Great Indian Diet last year, Shilpa Shetty Kundra became synonymous with everything to do with yoga and fitness.The actress turned businesswoman has been invited to the City Literary Institute in London (UK) for a talk on health, fitness and the success of women in different fields. The event will be held in the month of May.A source close the actress informs, “Shilpa is very excited about her trip to London and looking forward to share her knowledge with the students at the institute. Having won the British reality television series Celebrity Big Brother 5 (in 2007), Shilpa has a great connect with the country.” Shilpa says, “I believe that if you’re not healthy, you don’t have anything. For that very reason, maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays a crucial role in a woman’s success. I look forward to talking at the university and sharing my insights on subjects I’m extremely passionate about.”

Brand approaches Kareena Kapoor Khan to be special guest marketer for a day !

While we have heard of several strategies that brands adopt to encourage and stimulate their employees and staff - this particular brand is looking at a completely radical manner at motivating their employees. We have heard of brands giving incentives, taking their employees on a holiday and even organizing regular get togethers to encourage team spirit and brain storming but a brand recently approached Kareena Kapoor Khan to be a special guest marketer for a day.Kareena who essays the role of a senior brand manager in R.Balki's Ki & Ka, has been approached by an F&B brand to sit in as a guest marketer for a presentation pitch . The brand wants Kareena to be guest for a day, during their marketing team pitches where they brain storm and conceptualize ideas. The beverage in question is a niche health drink and they would love Kareena to join them as they propose various ideas to market the product.

Marathi Cinema's first Mainstream horror film in over 100 years- Lapachhapi

This is the first time in the history of Marathi cinema over a hundred years that a classic horror is being made for an audience that largely consumes comedies and dramas and is targetted at the mainstream audience.

Director Vishal Furia is working on the post production of his Marathi film Lapachhapi for producer Jitendra Patil of Midas Touch Movies at Jai Shree Krishna Studios. Both VFX and Post Production is being done at Jai Shree Krishna Studios, Goregaon East.

Ramachandran Srinivasan is the Associate Producer of Lapachhapi and is made on a large scale with some state of the art equipment and facilities.

The film stars Pooja Sawant, Usha Naik, and Vikram Gaikwad in stellar roles.

Lapachhapi has story by Vishal Furia, Screenplay & Dialogues by Vishal Kapoor, cinematography by Chandan Kowli, Dinesh Poojari as editor, Satish Bidkar as art director, Deepak Joshi as executive producer, Make up by Subhash Shinde, costumes by Vrushali Kulkarni.

The music of the film has been done by Ranjan Patnaik, Tony Basumatary and Utkarsh Dhotekar with lyrics by Swayeshree.