बॉलीवुड की पहली मिस इंडिया थी नूतन !

सचमुच कितना बदल गया है हिंदी सिनेमा या कहें बॉलीवुड ! कभी भारतीय सिनेमा के पितामह दादासाहेब फाल्के को तारामती बनने के लिए कोई  महिला नहीं मिली थी। समय के साथ समाज का फिल्मों के प्रति नजरिया बदला। फिल्मों में काम करने के लिए सम्भ्रान्त घराने की महिलायें भी आने लगी।  इसके  बावजूद महिलाओं के सन्दर्भ में हिंदी सिनेमा के टैबू बने रहे। आजकल मॉडल्स, मिस इंडिया, मिस यूनिवर्स या वर्ल्ड और न जाने क्या क्या को बॉलीवुड बाहें फैला कर स्वागत करता है।  लेकिन, कभी बॉलीवुड को मिस इंडियाओं पर भरोसा नहीं था।  अगर ऐसा न होता तो मिस इंडिया नूतन को हिंदी फिल्मों के लिए संघर्ष न करना पड़ता।  हिंदी फिल्मों में काम करने वाली पहली मिस इंडिया थी नूतन समर्थ (बाद में बहल)। आज के दौर में जहां मिस इंडिया का खिताब जीतने वाली सुंदरियों को फिल्मों में काम करने का मौका आसानी से मिल जाता है वहीं नूतन को फिल्मों में काम पाने के लिए कड़ा संघर्ष करना पड़ा था। उन्होंने कई सौंदर्य प्रतियोगिताओं में हिस्सा लिया।  वह मिस इंडिया बनी। इसके बावजूद बॉलीवुड ने उनकी तरफ  ध्यान नहीं दिया।  उनकी माँ शोभना समर्थ ने फिल्म हमारी बेटी में खुद की बेटी बना कर पेश किया।  इसी बीच नूतन को दिलीप कुमार के भाई नासिर खान के साथ फिल्म नगीना मिली।  फिल्म फ्लॉप हुई।  नूतन को पहचान मिली बलराज सहनी के साथ फिल्म सीमा एक विद्रोहिणी युवती के किरदार से।  इस फिल्म के बाद नूतन का सिक्का जम गया। उन्हें फिल्मफेयर का बेस्ट एक्ट्रेस का पुरस्कार मिला।  उन्होंने दिल्ली का ठग (१९५८) में स्विमसूट पहन कर तहलका मचा दिया। नूतन हरफनमौला अभिनेत्री थी। उन्होंने दिल्ली का ठग जैसी कॉमेडी फ़िल्में भी की, तेरे घर के सामने जैसी हलकी फुलकी रोमांस फ़िल्में भी और बंदिनी, सरस्वती चन्द्र, दुल्हन एक रात की, मिलन, आदि गम्भीर फ़िल्में भी की।  उन्होंने कई फिल्मफेयर पुरस्कार जीते। वह फिल्म साजन का घर की प्रोडूसर थी। उन्होंने फिल्म यादगार में एक गीत भी गाया था। उन्हें १९७४ में पद्मश्री मिली।  ४ जून १९३६ को जन्मी नूतन बहल की मृत्यु कैंसर से ५५ साल की उम्र में २५ फरवरी १९९१ को मृत्यु हो गई। 

गोल्डनऑय की बांड गर्ल इजाबेला स्कोप्को

बांड सीरीज की १९९५ में रिलीज़ फिल्म 'गोल्डनऑय'  में रशियन एयर फ़ोर्स में काम करने वाली नताल्या सिमोनोवा का किरदार करने वाली इजाबेला स्कोप्को पोलिश-स्वीडिश मूल  की अभिनेत्री, गायिका और मॉडल हैं।  केवल १८ साल की उम्र में इमें कान अलास्का सोम वि से फिल्म डेब्यू करने वाली नताल्या ने अभी तक को डेढ़ दर्जन फ़िल्में और टीवी सीरीज की हैं।  उनके चार सिंगल्स और एक एल्बम निकल चुके है।  पिछले साल वह स्लीपवॉकर फिल्म में नज़र आई थी।  जेम्स बांड की रूसी बांड गर्ल  ४ जून १९७० को जन्मी थी।

India Kids Fashion Week 2016 - रैंप पर बच्चों ने बिखेरे जलवे

India Kids Fashion Week 2016 takes off on a grand note in Mumbai

Day 1 of the event witnessed eight brands and designers present their exquisite collections for kids

The much-awaited fourth edition of India Kids Fashion Week (IKFW) is here and the event kicked off to a fabulous start at Phoenix Market City, Mumbai. The fashion extravaganza, in association with MAX, saw dozens of kids sashay the ramp full of style and confidence. The first day of IKFW saw creations showcased by MAX, My Little Piggy, Mini Me, Varsha Showering Trends, Kirti Rathore, 612 League, AZ Couture and GAP Kids. Day 1 of the fun-filled fashion event witnessed the crème-de-la-crème of glitz and glamour industry, including ace designers and celebrities grace the event.

Day 1 of IKFW 2016 Mumbai edition drew cheers from the lively crowd. The audience at the show applauded for the mini style icons as they sashayed down the ramp in lively, exuberant clothes styled with trendy footwear and quirky accessories.

The show started off with leading apparel brand MAX showcasing some cool summer wear, based on the theme Save the Environment. The inspiration for the collection was derived from surfing, street skating, varsity and cityscape. As for boys, The Jungle Book inspired tees were a special release at the ramp show.

Payal Ashar’s My Little Piggy saw kids strut their stuff with charm and elegance. Not only kids, moms too got an opportunity to walk the ramp. Popular TV child artiste Ruhanika Dhawan was the showstopper and she looked like an absolute princess in her flowing white gown.

Mini Me by Vandana Vinod, children’s clothing brand introduced four themes running through their concept In High Spirit. Fire Flies, Desi Pop, Flower Power and Glam Mini girls were the themes and the entire collection stood out for its peppy bright colours. Tele artiste Nausheen Ali Sardar sizzled on the ramp in a purple gown.

Popular screen artiste Anita Hasanandani graced the ramp with the kids for the brand Varsha Showering Trends. The brand showcased an exquisite display of the culture of Rajasthan through its collection.

Like last year at IKFW, designer Kirti Rathore’s love for the desert state of India was evident at this edition too. From playful embroideries to a riot of colours the Rajasthani-inspired collection, the designer gave a lot of attention to the detailing of the kids favourite pom-pom laces on the edges and made use of creative handmade spiral cloth buttons. It was Serbian model Natasa Stankovic and tele artiste Nandish Sandhu who graced the ramp in Kirti’s collections.

From winter wear, casual wear and party wear, kids looked adorable in the collections put up by 612 League as they walked the ramp in ensembles with exquisite prints, asymmetric patterns and delicate details that stood out in style. The ramp show by the brand stole the limelight for the impromptu birthday celebration of its showstopper and Bajrangi Bhaijaan star kid Harshaali Malhotra! In her pink and white gown, Harshaali was the epitome of cuteness on the ramp.

Celebrating native American creativity as well as exhibiting fashion with the fact of native culture's existence was AZ Couture. All the garments were designed with a twist and new materials. Ace choreographer Ahmad Khan looked dapper as he walked the ramp with his two kids.

The finale of the evening was a show by GAP Kids. Artiste Juhi Parmar walked the ramp along with her daughter. The Summer 2016 collection by the brand highlighted optimistic American style, highly inspired by beach culture.

Mr. Manoj Mahla, Director, Craftworld Events said, “This edition we saw brands and designers come up with out-of-the ordinary concepts. The designers put their best foot forward by showcasing fresh and creative collections and their presentation caught the eye of buyers and celebs alike. We are looking forward to setting more trends in kidswear over the next two days.”

Speaking on the event Mr. Deepak Choudhary, Director & CEO, Event Capital, said, “The first day was a huge success. The brands and designers put in a lot of thought to create functional yet stylish apparel for the juinors. We were amazed to see kids walk the ramp with great confidence and attitude. In the next two days, we expect to make this event the most splendid celebration of kids’ fashion in India.”

Day 2 of the event will see brands such as Samta and Shruti Studio, Free Sparrow Kids, Many Frocks, Nauti Nati, Lil Angels, The Children’s Place and designer Sharad Raghav showcase their collections.

About Craftworld Events Pvt. Ltd

Craftworld Events Pvt. Ltd is a One Stop Solution, providing 360 Degree marketing approach to corporate clients. For the past ten years it has been one of the Largest Enterprise nationwide. Equipped with latest technologies, Wide connections & Global Network spread, we offer Direct Marketing solutions- Event Management, CRM, B2B & B2C Activations. We have more than 50+ corporate Client Spread all over India.  For more information log onto www.cwe.in

About Event Capital:

Event Capital is a specialized Intellectual Property Events Centric Business Venture. The venture is a joint one between Deepak Choudhary, a veteran in the Event Management business and AlokJalan, the Managing Director of the Laqshya Media Group. They share a vision to be the country’s leading owner of intellectual property in the events and experiential marketing space. The services offered by Event Capital include the creation and support of Event IPs via research, funding, planning, marketing and sales expertise present within the team.For more information log onto www.eventcapital.in

Aishwarya Sakhuja turns secret agent for a new comedy show

In her prolific journey as an actor, Aishwarya Sakhuja has left an indelible mark in every television show she’s done and quality over quantity has always been the order of the day for this talented actress. 

If sources are to be believed, the versatile actress has been recently approached by the makers of a new comedy show to be aired on SAB TV,  known for its popular sitcoms.

Aishwarya, who plays one of the three main protagonists in the show, will be seen as a secret agent in the new show, which also marks her debut in the comedy genre. 

While Aishwarya recently shot for a pilot episode of the show Hawaa Hawai, she was approached for a new show of the same genre for the same channel.

A source says, “The show is loosely inspired by the popular chick-flick Charlie's Angels. Aishwarya is one of the most popular and finest artistes of the television industry. Though there has been several offers for saas-bahu sagas and shows featuring supernatural elements, Aishwarya is not very keen on the same.”