Sushant Singh Rajput wins Lokmat's Most Stylish Youth Icon

Versatility is the name of the game for Sushant Singh Rajput , who enjoys changing his fashion game ,as much as he does getting under the skin of all his characters.

The actor was today awarded "Maharashtra's Most Stylish Youth Icon" at Lokmat Maharashtra's Most Stylish awards, that honor the most prominent, glamorous and talented people that the state takes pride in.

The event  was attended by a wide spectrum of professionals from segments ranging from bureaucracy , politics,  sports,  medicine ,social work and films all of whom have made Maharashtra proud.

Zarine Khan witnessed in Delhi to promote ‘Aksar 2’ along with cast

The upcoming sequel to 2006 thriller flick Aksar, is back in action with Aksar 2. As the main leading beauty of the film Zarine Khan along with the cast were witnessed in Delhi for the promotions. Apart from her, the leading males of the movie Gautam Rode, Abhinav Shukla, Mohit Madaan, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan (Director), Varun Bajaj (Producer) was also present in the press conference held in PVR Plaza CP.

While an interaction with media, Zarine Khan shared about the different scenario between last 2006 Aksar and upcoming Aksar 2, she stated, “Aksar 2 is not a sequel, yes it’s a part of the same franchise but it’s a completely a different story.” About the songs of the movie, Zarine said, “The songs given by Mithoon are really heart touching and my one of the most favorite song from this movie is Tanhaiyaan.”

Whereas, Abhinav Shukla told about his character. He said, “In real life, I think about things a lot, but my character Ricky in this movie don’t think much, he is impulsive so I tried and somehow managed to bring reality in my character.” About the movie, he said, “I am glad to be a part of such a thriller franchise of Aksar. I had a great experience working with Zarine and the other cast of the movie.”

On the other hand Gautam also seemed excited while portraying his views about the movie and his character, he told media, “My character has different shared in this movie, which I never played before, he is doing positives he shares negative shades as well, he is opportunist, diplomatic at the same time.” He added, “This film is for all kind of audience, anybody who enjoys drama suspense film will definitely like this movie.” One of the other lead Mohit Madaan also treated with graciously and told about his character as well, he stated, “My character name is Bachchan Singh. He plays an adviser in the movie, he somehow gets juggled in his life for money. And how he solves this problem in the film you will get to know this coming Friday.”

Well, as for the film, Aksar 2 is presented by Siddhivinayak Creations, produced by Narendra Bajaj & Chirag Bajaj and directed by Ananth Mahadevan, the music of Aksar 2 is composed by Mithoon. The film is slated to release on 17 November 2017.

नहीं रही आर पार की श्यामा

श्यामा फिल्म ज़बक में महिपाल के साथ 

गुजरे जमाने की अभिनेत्री श्यामा का देहांत हो गया।  वह ८२ साल की थी।  खुर्शीद अख्तर का श्यामा बनने का सफर जीनत, परवाना, बीते दिन, जलसा, गृहस्थी, आदि फिल्मों में छोटी, कमोबेश उपेक्षित भूमिकाओं से गुजरता है।  उस समय की बड़ी अभिनेत्री खुर्शीद की तरह फिल्म अभिनेत्री बनने का सपना आँखों में संजोये नन्ही खुर्शीद को क़व्वाली में क़व्वालों के झुण्ड में से एक बन कर पहला कदम रखा।  काफी दुबली थी, इसलिए बड़ी भूमिकाओं के उपयुक्त नहीं समझी जा रही थी।  उन्होंने कनीज़ में श्याम और बीते दिन में मोतीलाल की छोटी बहन का रोल किया।  तराना में उनकी भूमिका थोड़ी बड़ी थी।  हमलोग में बलराज साहनी की गर्ल फ्रेंड बनी थी।   विजय भट्ट ने उन्हें श्यामा नाम दिया।  आई एस जौहर ने फिल्मिस्तान की फिल्म श्रीमतीजी के टाइटल रोल में श्यामा  को लेकर चौंका दिया।  फिल्म की मॉडर्न लड़की इंदिरा के किरदार में श्यामा ने सिक्का जमा दिया।  इसके बाद बिमल रॉय की फिल्म माँ और शर्त फिल्म ने उनकी अभिनय का डंका बजा दिया।  चन्दन, शारदा, मिर्ज़ा साहिबां, आर पार, आदि फिल्मों ने उन्हें टॉप की अभिनेत्री बना दिया।  शारदा फिल्म के लिए उन्हें फिल्मफेयर का बेस्ट सपोर्टिंग एक्ट्रेस का अवार्ड मिला।  लाहौर पंजाब पाकिस्तान में ७ जून १९३५ को जन्मी शयामा ने सिनेमेटोग्राफर फली मिस्त्री से विवाह किया। उनके दो बेटे और एक बेटी है। श्यामा ने लगभग १७५ फिल्मों में अभिनय किया।  उनकी श्रेष्ठ फिल्मों में आर पार, बरसात की रात, तराना, ज़बक, सावन भादो, दिल दिया दर्द लिया, आदि थी।  उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि।  

Hydration, sunscreen and fibre; Actors share their skincare secrets

Want to look like your favourite TV actors? Here is your solution! Flawless skin may seem like a dream, but these TV actors reveal their simple skincare routines. Give them a try!

Rajniesh Duggal: I just keep myself hydrated. I also use 2-3 drops of almond oil on my face regularly. I also eat a lot of salads/fibre; these help my skin.

Sneha Wagh: My skincare regime involves daily cleansing and applying coconut oil. I also use sunscreen regularly and have lots of water and fruits.

Saurabh Pandey: I drink green tea and lemon water twice a day, to make sure my body gets rid of its toxins. I also make sure to consume Vitamin C from a natural source.

Sachin Parikh – My skincare secret is drinking enough water every day and making sure to get enough sunlight. Early morning sunlight is the most advisable skin care therapy. I do not use any kind of sunscreen or lotions to take care of my skin.

Romit Raj: I use Forest Essential men sunscreen. Besides this, I only use natural soap bars and face wash that have no chemicals.

Gunjan Utreja: I don't apply any cream on my face. I only drink a lot of water. And make sure to remove my makeup properly, after shoot. This is the only skincare routine I believe in and has worked for me till date.

Sheeba: I moisturise within, by at drinking at least four litres of water every day, and also apply vitamin cream three times daily.

Ankit Bathla: I wash my face with milk every morning and night, before sleeping. I also apply Multani mitti with rose water, once every two weeks.

Jasmin Bhasin: I use a mild peel for exfoliation every night and always use vitamin c serum. I think they are the most important things after cleaning, toning, and moisturizing.

Ankit Siwach: I drink a lot of water throughout the day and try to wash my face with running water, at least three times in a day.

Chhavvi Pandey: I use sunscreen daily without fail and use face pack once a week.

Mrunal Jain : I drink three to four litres of water daily and I drink one litre milk daily.

Rohit Bhardwaj- I daily drink a glass of warm water with four drops of honey in the morning.

Rohit Purohit- I  drink coconut water whenever possible and avoide sugar as far as possible and always wash my face when I enter in the house after hard day of shoot.

Laksh- I eat protein rich food daily. I als odrink lot of water at constant intervals and avoid oily stuff totally.

WIZCRAFT & MTV ANNOUNCES THE FIRST EVER 10 CITY- ARIJIT SINGH LIVE IN CONCERT, THE MTV INDIA TOUR

MTV, the brand that introduced India to music television and India’s Leading Media and Entertainment Company- Wizcraft International have come together to present the first-ever Royal Stag Mega Music Arijit Singh Live in Concert - The MTV India tour. The concert series, an initiative of GiMA Concerts, is slated to begin on Arijit’s home-turf, Kolkata on December 24th and will be held across major cities right up till March 2018. The singer, who has captured the hearts of over millions across the world, is all set to take the nation by storm with his chartbusters. Fans will be able to get their tickets exclusively on BookMyShow, India’s largest online entertainment ticketing brand. 

Famously known as the Soul of Bollywood, Arijit Singh has sung over 150 tracks, won more than 50 popular awards, and has acquired a staggering fan base that’s growing every year. Not only are his songs heard in India, but Arijit Singh has his fan following all over the world and has been recognized as the most-heard artist for four consecutive years. 

Commenting on the occasion, Arijit Singh shares, “It will be my first integrated and exclusive India tour and I am grateful to have this opportunity to perform live for my audiences across different cities. This journey along with GiMA & MTV will definitely be an incredible experience for me.” 

Sabbas Joseph, Director & Co-Founder Wizcraft International said “Wizcraft International has always endeavored to bring forth artists, and concepts that are unique and larger than life concerts witnessed never before. We are glad to present a series of live concerts under the aegis of GiMA concerts in partnership with Viacom18’s MTV with the reigning superstar, Arijit Singh, which also happens to be his first national tour. These concerts are scheduled in the ten cities across the nation with an aim to bring the superstar closer to his mammoth fan base. We look forward to entertain audiences with the best of his music.” 

Raj Nayak, COO, Viacom18 added, "MTV has always been a pioneer where music programming is concerned. Be it introducing India to music television to creating the biggest ever music format shows such as MTV Unplugged, Coke Studio@MTV, MTV Spoken Word and many more. This is the one brand that not only understands music but is also the ultimate word on the youth and is always in tune with what they like. A multicity concert with one of the most celebrated young singers of today, Arijit Singh ticks all the right boxes for us and who better than Wizcraft to execute such a fantastic initiative at such a grand scale. All I can say is, what you see is just the beginning of perhaps a new phenomenon where artist tours are concerned. Just remember MTV brought it to you first!” 

Speaking about the concert tour, Ferzad Palia, Head – Youth, Music and English Entertainment, Viacom18 said, “MTV has always been the vanguard for anything related to the growth of good music in India. However, what makes MTV stand out even further is that it’s the universe of the young and so we make sure we reach out to our audience through all the key touch points – be it on air, online, through our merchandise, our cafes or through online events. This 10-city tour is yet another step for us to get up, close and personal with the youth by bringing them today’s biggest Bollywood singer – Arijit Singh - who has established his name as the singer of the most romantic love ballads India has produced in recent times. We are sure that this tour is going to be an exciting opportunity for us and for the youth as well. We hope to bring more such initiatives for our discerning audiences going forward. 

Kumar Razdan, Head- Events (Business Development), BookMyShow said, “BookMyShow has been playing an integral part in bringing some of the best live musical experiences to fans across the country. We are now excited to be working with Wizcraft International and GiMA concerts to bring Arijit Singh’s first mega national tour to entertain the audiences.  Arijit Singh, with his soulful melodies, has struck a chord with millions of fans in India making him the voice of this generation. As the official ticketing partner for this ten-city tour, we are committed to ensure a transparent, safe and constant opportunity to his fans to get enchanted by his music and are determined to make this event a phenomenal success.” 

The tour will mark its footprint in ten prime cities of the nation namely Kolkata, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Indore, Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Guwahati and Mumbai. The shows will feature the singer in the lead showcasing his best music. While Arijit Singh shall be singing his biggest hits, the audiences should expect to be surprised with a special element in every city. The tour, curated by Wizcraft Entertainment International and TM Talent Management will reach out to every major Indian city.  Through Viacom18’s leading brands such as MTV, MTV Beats, Colors and Rishtey, audiences will be engaged till the very end when a special broadcast that captures the best moments of the tour will be shared on the platforms. 

To book tickets for the concert & to know more please visit: https://in.bookmyshow.com/concerts/arijit-singh-mtv-india-tour/ 

About GiMA Concerts: 

GiMA (Global Indian Music Academy), a unique Wizcraft International initiative, is a pioneer when it comes to honoring talent in Indian Music. Over the 6 years, GiMA awards have given the Music industry a unified platform to celebrate and honor talent across various genres in Indian music, giving them the same importance and recognition.

GiMA has been successful in bringing together the music fraternity of the country on a unified platform to promote Indian music and musicians to positively impact the lives of musicians, industry members and society at large. 

Taking this initiative ahead, GiMA presents – GiMA Concerts.  GiMA Concerts is an annual multi-city tour with an objective to celebrate the biggest music artists in the country, in a Live, never seen before format. 

To begin with, GiMA Concerts have tied up with The most influential artist in India, Arijit Singh, his unmatched Bollywood songs has unified the nation. It is going to be Arijit’s first ever India tour, taking him across 10 cities over a period of 4 months. 

GiMA is powered by Wizcraft, one of India’s leading Communication & Entertainment Company, integrating strategy, creativity and technology to provide unique experiences. Wizcraft’s in-house brands include IIFA, GiMA, Star Guild Awards and Kingdom of Dreams. Wizcraft has successfully conceptualized, organized and executed large scale events & concerts such as the Opening and Closing ceremonies at the 19th Commonwealth Games, 50 years of Indian Independence Celebrations, Opening Ceremony at Hannover Messe (2015), Global Citizen India Festival, Michael Jackson Live etc. 

About MTV: 

MTV, world’s premier youth brand, is a dynamic and a vibrant blend of music and pop culture. With a global reach of more than half-billion households, MTV is a cultural home to the millennial generation, music fans and artists.  50 MN fans following MTV across show pages on social media have made it one of the top brands in social influence as well. MTV consumer products are available across 35+ unique categories through strategic brand licensing tie-ups, leading to combined retail sales of 100+ crores present across all key online and off-line channels of distribution. In 2015, MTV also launched its first ever café in the world, FLYP@MTV at New Delhi in India. MTV has a buzzing MTV Live business with properties like MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Bollyland. Aiming to entertain, lead and collaborate with young people through its evocative communication and youth relevant shows like Roadies, Splitsvilla, Coke Studio@MTV, MTV Unplugged, MTV Girls on Top, MTV Love School and keep them engaged through various cause led initiatives such as MTV Rock the Vote and MTV The Junkyard Project. For information about MTV in India, visit www.mtv.in.com. 

About Viacom18: 

Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's fastest growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational and multicultural brand experiences. A joint venture of Viacom Inc. and the Network18 Group, Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching the lives of people through its properties on air, online, on ground, in shop and through cinema. 

About BookMyShow: 

BookMyShow, (Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.), is India’s largest online entertainment ticketing platform that allows users to book tickets for movies, plays, sports and live events through its website, mobile app and mobile site. Founded in Mumbai (India) in 1999 and launched in 2007, BookMyShow is now present in over 650 towns and cities across India, currently meeting the entertainment demands of millions of customers. For more information, please visit www.bookmyshow.com.