आयडब्ल्युसी शेफहाऊजेन की भारत की ब्रांड अम्बेसेडर बनी सोनम कपूर

अभिनेत्री सोनम कपूर स्विस लक्जरी घड़ी निर्माता आयडब्ल्युसी शेफहाऊजेन की आधिकारिक तौर पर ब्रांड अम्बेसेडर बन गयी हैं। भारतीय सिनेजगत में नायिका के रूप में सोनम कपूर सफल करीयर कर हीं रहीं हैं। लेकिन साथ ही, वह लक्जरी ब्रैंड और फैशन की दुनिया में भी अब एक आइकन के रूप में उभर कर आ गयीं हैं। मनोरंजन जगत के सबसे प्रतिष्ठित मंच पर उन्होंने अपना एक अलग मकाम बनाय़ा हैं। साथ ही, अब वह आयडब्ल्युसी परिवार का हिस्सा बन चुकी हैं। आयडब्ल्युसी शेफहाऊजेन ने सिनेमा के लिए अपने जुनून को व्यक्त किया है। साथ ही, फिल्म समारोहों के साथ ही कुछ खास प्रभावशाली अभिनेता और अभिनेत्रियों के साथ सहयोग का ऐलान किया हैं। अपनी पुरस्कार प्राप्त फिल्म नीरजा में कियें अभिनय से आलोचकों और प्रशंसकों से वाहवाही मिलने के बाद स्विस लक्जरी घडी निर्माता कंपनी ब्रांड अम्बेसेडर के रूप में सोनम कपूर को चुनना निश्चित ही एक महत्वपूर्ण बात हैं। एलजीबीटी अधिकार से लेकर ब्रेस्ट कैंसर जागरूकता अभियान तक कई समाजसेवी कामों से सोनम कपूर जुडी हुई हैं। सोनम कपूर कहती हैं, “यह मेरे लिए सम्मान की बात हैं, की, आयडब्ल्युसी की ब्रांड अम्बेसेडर बनकर भारत में इस ब्रांड का प्रतिनिधित्व करने का मुझे मौका मिल रहा हैं। अपनी विशिष्टता और कहानी को रचनात्मक तरीके से बताने की खुबी के लिए मैं आयडब्ल्युसी की मैं प्रशंसा करती हूँ।“ आयडब्ल्युसी के क्षेत्रीय ब्रांड निदेशक लुक रोशेरू ने कहा, “सोनम कपूर का हम आयडब्ल्युसी परिवार में हार्दिक स्वागत करतें हैं। वह एक बेहतरीन अदाकारा होने के साथ पेशेवर कलाकार हैं। उनका आकर्षक व्यक्तित्व और चारूता हमारे ब्रांड के व्यक्तित्व से मेल खाती हैं। इसिलिए हमे लगता हैं, हमे एक बेहतरीन सहयोगी मिल गयीं हैं।“ अपनी इस नयी साझेदारी की शुरूआत, सोनम जिनेवा में होनेवाले 27 वे सलोन इंटरनैशनल दि ला होते होरलोजेरी (SIHH) से करेंगीं।

Amitabh Bachchan launches Bhawana Somaaya’s book ‘Once Upon A Time In India'

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently launched film critic-author Bhawana Somaaya’s book ‘Once Upon A Time In India – A Century of Indian Cinema’ at The Club (Mumbai) on 17th January, 2017.

About the book:

If you are a Hindi-movie buff, karva chauth immediately brings to mind DDLJ, and Easter probably reminds you of Anthony Gonsalves. Take a trip down the memory lane with this beautifully conceived celebration of Indian cinema, which contains its century-long history in a fun capsule, and includes fascinating facts and milestones.

‘Once Upon a Time in India’ will be your constant companion through the weeks of the coming year, with its attractive diary pages featuring iconic dialogues and fun trivia.

Like the timelessness of Indian cinema, the fifty-three full-page original illustrations in Bollywood poster art style—depicting some of the most memorable scenes from your favourite films— make this a volume to treasure even when the year is over.

About the author:

Bhawana Somaaya has been a film critic for over thirty years and has contributed columns to various publications like the Pioneer, Sunday Observer, The Hindu and the Hindustan Times. She is the former editor of Screen and has authored twelve books, including the biographies of Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan. She served on the advisory panel of the Censor Board of Film Certificate for two terms between 1992 and 2012. Somaaya is currently the Entertainment Editor with radio channel 92.7 BIG FM and her show Once Upon a Time in Bollywood on Sunday morning is very popular. She was the anchor of the TV show Cinema Review on Zee Cinema and over the years has been on several national and international film juries.

THE GREATEST TV STAR WARS TRIBUTES OF ALL TIME!

~As Star Movies presents Star Wars complete saga every weekend this January, here is a  look at some of the most TV tributes ~ 

Each and every movie fan has heard the term- ‘Once upon a time…in a galaxy far far away’ that showcases the longevity of the Star Wars fandom being never ending! From Easter eggs in some  of the biggest movies of the history to references in comics and TV shows, Star Wars is one such classic whose fan following leaps into generations after generations. The famed series has been ingrained in and inspired so many TV Shows over the years. 

Remember Ross’s Princess Leia fantasy? Or Sheldon’s Raggedy C3PO costume? Or maybe Barney’s Storm Trooper in his living room? We have always seen at least one episode of each of our favorite TV Shows falling back to Star Wars. 

As Star Movies has begun showcasing all the six Star Wars film every weekend this January, Here are is a look at the top shows that have dedicated their screenplays to the greatest creations of our times: Star Wars. 

1.   That 70’s show 

The show features many Star Wars references throughout their series, but one of the biggest had been the episode “ A New Hope” where the one of the characters ‘ Eric’ dreams of everyone to be in a star Wars movie making himself Luke Skywalker and his girlfriend, Donna, Princess Leia. 

2.   F.R.I.E.N.D.S

The TV show of all times! F.R.I.E.N.D.S dedicates one entire episode to Star Wars in season 3 episode “The One with The Princess Leia Fantasy” where Ross narrates of his fantasy of prisoner Princess Leia’s Gold bikini outfit which Rachel tries to fulfil latter but things turn awry. 

3.   How I Met Your Mother

The TV Show rules with almost its entire cast being die-hard fans of the movie so much that Barney owns a Stormtrooper in his living room, Ted almost broke up with his girlfriend for not liking Star Wars and Marshal creating the “Trilogy Time” tradition to watch the series every three years. 

4.   The Big Bang Theory

Almost no show has referred to Star Wars as often as The Big Bang Theory. From Sheldon’s C-3PO costume from “The Holographic Excitation” to his crazy Star Wars referenced one liners. The show mentions the movie in almost every season.

5.   Scrubs

Day dreamer J.D takes us on a Star Wars ride in the episode “My Two Dads” where he dreams of everybody in a Star War-sy situation where battles are fought with laser pens and the Janitor is a Wookie. 

6.   The Simpsons

With their satirical gimmicky narrative, The Simpsons draws a brief reference to Star Wars in the fight between Principal Skinner and Bart with the Star Wars music score in the background. 

The latest Star Wars series is soon to hit the screens this year, Catch the Complete Star Wars Saga on Star Movies this January every weekend at 12 pm to relive the fantasy.

2016 has been extremely rewarding and satisfying for me as an actor says Manoj Bajpayee

Actor Manoj Bajpayee proves yet again that he is one of the finest performers in Bollywood. Last year, the two time national award winner had enthralled the audiences with his outstanding and unique performance in critically acclaimed films like Aligarh, Budhia Singh: Born to Run, Traffic and Saat Uchakkey.  Be it commercial films or short-films like Taandav, Kriti and Ouch the actor has made a strong impact in audiences mind.

From winning international awards to getting recognition at prominent film festival, to now receiving not one but two awards at the popular Bollywood award ceremony -62nd Filmfare Awards 2017, this talented actor is creating a record in itself.  Awarded as Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (Male) for Aligarh and Best Actor (Male) in a Short Film for Taandav, it’s time for double celebration for the fine actor.

2016 has been extremely rewarding and satisfying for me as an actor. The year has given me many reasons to celebrate. All my releases this year, Budhia Singh-born to run, Aligarh, Saath Uchakke, Traffic; as well as the shorts like Taandav, Kriti and Ouch have been wonderful experiences. Here is what I hope 2017 to be like. Looking forward to more opportunities to experiment and evolve as an actor as well as a person. Hope to see the audience support the great content in the cinema halls. I hope Budhia Singh runs again. I hope the critics will critique than criticize. I hope for more peace in the world and our country. I hope we are more tolerant towards each other, says Manoj Bajpyee.

Sony Max Highlights and Listings 18th- 31st January, 2017

WEDNESDAY	18-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	SABSE BADHKAR HUM 2
THURSDAY	19-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	ROWDY HERO
FRIDAY	20-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	THE EXPENDABLES 3(DUB)
SATURDAY	21-Jan-17	8:00:00 PM	VEDALAM
SUNDAY	22-Jan-17	8:00:00 PM	3 IDIOTS
MONDAY	23-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	SABSE BADI HERA PHERI 2 (DUB)
TUESDAY	24-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	Jaanbaaz Khiladi
WEDNESDAY	25-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	ROWDY LEADER (DUB)
THURSDAY	26-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	AAMDANI ATTANNI KHARCHA RUPAIYA
FRIDAY	27-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	Naan Mahaan alla
SATURDAY	28-Jan-17	8:00:00 PM	HEART ATTACK
SUNDAY	29-Jan-17	8:00:00 PM	BAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING
MONDAY	30-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	MUNNABHAI MBBS
TUESDAY	31-Jan-17	9:00:00 PM	MAIN HOON LUCKY THE RACER (DUB)