Bollywood gives thumbs up to Haasil

The television series ‘Haasil’ has been a talk of the tinsel town and receiving rave reviews not only for its pacey storyline but also for its handsome and stylish, Zayed Khan who debuted on Indian television with this show. In fact, several Bollywood friends of Zayed have become a huge fan of the show and have been appreciating his work, both online and offline. 

Says Zayed Khan aka Ranvir Raichand, “Haasil is my debut show on television and I am really glad that the show has become quite a rage. A lot of my friends like Hrithik Roshan, Jacky Bhagnani, Gautam Gupta, Satya and much more have been appreciating the pacey storyline and my work. I have been receiving a lot of messages and tweets from other friends in the industry as well talking highly about the show. I feel quite lucky and blessed to have not just good friends but genuine well-wishers in the industry. They may not too large in numbers and I can count them on my fingers, and that says a lot about who they are and who I am. While I do not get time to meet them but whenever I do meet them, we catch from where we left effortlessly. We have always been there for each other in both our victories and defeats and I am grateful to have such beautiful people in my life.” 

In the forthcoming episode of Haasil, another major twist will loom the Raichands with Saarika (Sheeba Akashdeep) rejecting Aanchal (Nikita Dutta) as Kabir’s (Vatsal Sheth) wife and Ranvir (Zayed Khan) convincing her to do otherwise. A flaw in Aanchal’s horoscope will unrest Kabir who will try to manipulate the situation and find a solution.

Is Bollywood fuelling piracy?

The film industry is one such area which faces tremendous effects of the piracy/leak. In fact, the fear of movie leaks among the filmmakers has overpowered the threat concerning the film’s failure. 

From the highly awaited Hollywood’s Quantico 3, starring Priyanka Chopra to the controversial flick Udta Punjab and Parched, innumerable high budget movies had to go through the most turbulent quotient of pre-release piracy. But what’s the truth behind these leaks? 

Speaking of the same social media expert Raju Singh Rathore says, “It’s really unfortunate as a single movie is the result of efforts of hundreds of people. But at the same time, in the light of the prevailing scenarios and the desperate need of marketing a film better than anybody else, we cannot deny that PR agencies often take to deliberate leakage of few scenes of the movie. Owing to certain factors, these tactics fail to work properly thereby turning everything upside down. An effort which was made to garner publicity, end up with negative criticism and poor box office collection.” 

Bollywood’s latest release Julie 2, an adult-drama, got trapped in a similar situation when few intimate scenes from the movie were leaked on social media. Despite the buzz created around the country, the movie failed to attract the audience towards the theater. Well, we cannot directly comment if it was a deliberate leak or not, but obviously, the mishap didn’t really go in the favour of the filmmakers. 

But how to sense what’s real? Adding to his comment, Singh said, “Today’s audience is smart enough to sense what’s intentional/deliberate and what’s not.” 

“Moreover, the laws against film leaks are strong enough. So, in case it’s an accidental leak or a hack, the concerned authority reacts immediately to get hold of the culprit so as to punish him under the law. A great example of it is the movie Kabaali, which was leaked on Torrent before its official release but was immediately taken down within few hours. The man behind the leak was also arrested in no time.” 

At the end, such things are unavoidable. All that can be done is to stay cautious. It’s high time that filmmakers take a step ahead to create better and stronger firewalls for themselves.

Ali Fazal’s next inspired by Narcos and The Godfather

Actor Ali Fazal is now soon to be a part of a video on demand series, Mirzapur which is an Amazon Prime show and is being produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment. In this series for the very first time, he will be playing a grey shaded character on screen for which he started prepping well in advance. He has been working a lot on his dialect and physique for this series, to get the character more relatable. The show which is a fictional 10 episodic series is being directed by Karan Anshuman and is a gangster drama set in hinterland India in an imaginary land called Mirzapur. Now making it further interesting, we hear that series has a lot of references drawn from the international epic digital series Narcos and one of the best gangster films from the west Marlon Brando’s The Godfather series. The show's treatment has drawn inspiration from these and will be the first of its kind content to be having been produced in India. The series also stars Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Rasika Dugal. Talking about the same Ali said, “I am a big fan of Marlon Brando's work and The Godfather series and when I read the script it instantly clicked to me since somewhere I draw the similarity of Mirzapur between The Godfather and the Narcos which is a popular digital series worldwide. It’s an Indian version which is a great blend of both the epic series from the west. It has a lot of striking similarity between the two".

Mumbai goes "TANATAN" as its premier burb Juhu unveiled an elevated and fun dining experience with the launch of TANATAN

The launch saw the presence of - The launch saw the presence of -Hrishitaa Bhatt, Aarti Chabria, Shibani Kashyap, Nihit Srivastav, Deepshika Nagpal, Rakesh Paul, Krishna Hegde, Kanwaljeet Singh , Mitaali Nag, Prashant Virender Sharma, DJ Sheizwood, Shweta Khanduri, Lizaa Malik , Director Aziz Zee, Designer Rehan, Lovel Arora, Ashiesh Roy, Pawandeep Rajan, Champak Jain, Sukhbir Singh, Candy Brar, Jayesh Seth ,Rajeev Paul, Rakesh Paul, Ejaz Khan, Raj Shetty, Rejit Shetty, Mrinalini Sharma, Amit Gaur, Gaurav Sharma, Amit Pal, Shweta Menon, Rajit Kapur, Sunaeyaa Kapur.

Nihit Srivastava, CEO, Ramee Group of Hotels (INDIA) says : "Why live when you can rule & 'Tanatan Kitchen & Bar' promises to treat every patron like a King. Our vision is to continue to take every guest through an extraordinarily memorable affair & to continually innovate & evolve to set exceedingly remarkable benchmarks for ourselves & the F&B industry. We are looking forward to taking all of you on this awesome adventure starting 2nd day of Dec '17, 12:00 noon onwards"

Each one of us inhabit a universe that is characterized by diversity & 12:00 Noon onwards, @ 462, AB Nair Road, Juhu, Mumbai till 1:00 am,  guests experienced the diversity of royalty & the proud heritage in food inherited at "Tanatan- Kitchen & Bar", Juhu – where the guests witnessed a gourmet spread that pampered their taste buds like never before. TANATAN celebrated with pride the global Indian and hence the food and cocktails reflected the same sentiments. Along with a progressive take on Indian Cuisine,  cross cuisine cooking techniques have been adapted to bring out the best. The menu conceptualized is a good mix of traditional and contemporary,  keeping core flavors and authentic nuances intact. The rawness & refinement defining the luxurious imperial Indian decor & interiors coupled with micro detailing add to the ultimate experience at , "Tanatan Kitchen & Bar".

The rawness & refinement defining the luxurious imperial Indian decor & interiors coupled with micro detailing add to the ultimate experience at , "Tanatan Kitchen & Bar". With a culture of treating everyone like kings, the antique & rare copper collectibles & Mozaic, Indian motifs add up to a luxurious Maharaja-Rajwada interiors glorifying the richness of majesty & monarchy of India in every corner of the "Tanatan Kitchen & Bar". Intricately crafted & magnificently designed themed Kitchen & Bar looks like a folklore from monumental statuesque of the ancient past. The opulent Copper-craft interiors make comprehensive use of design innovation combined with the principles of flawless service, strategic location placement, and detailed planning.

An awe-inspiring aristocratic jodhpuri-style regal welcome by the staff of "Tanatan- Kitchen & Bar" wearing Indi-Western sartorial style Jodhpuris will bring princely sumptuous comfort to the guests on their advent to the royal kitchen & bar. The kitchen & bar aims to create a touchstone by offering a unique experience to keep its guests addicted to its richness.

Kick start your meal with a 'Naram Garam' Crispy Jheenga Curryleaf Broth or a Kaffir Lime Roasted Tomato Rasam...

For the people with 'Choti  Bhook', there is Sarson Broccoli, Kumbh Ke Galawat, Palak Dahi Ke Kebab, Bhuna Chaap, Mirza Sahab Ke Gosht Ke Kebab and lots more

'Chef Ki Marzi' offers pre-plated delicious combos like Asli Pindi Chole With Stuffed Kulcha, Neer Dose With Mushroom Green Peas Gassi, Lamb Shank Pulao With Raita, Butter Chicken With Dal Bukhara & Lacchha Paratha...And the list goes on...

For The Fish Lovers  'Tanatan Coastal Street' is a delight with Tandoori Pomfret, Surmai Curry, Prawn Sukha, Bombil Fry . Sandwich and a 'sea' of more such items.

The Cocktails & Mocktails beautifully compliment the food and the ambiance with concoctions like  Angrezi Martini, Santra Mantra, Fiery Jugaad, Tanatan Shots, Juhu Kala Khatta, Sharabi Kava, Anar Ka Pyaar, Tarbooz Without Booze...so drink on

Chef's Forward- 

At cafe Tanatan we celebrate the pride of being who we are, not just as Indians, but as general citizens. Our food & beverages concepts reflect the same sentiments. While we have a progressive take on Indian Cuisines, Cross Cuisines, cooking techniques have been adapted to bring out the best, the core values & authentic nuances of the traditional dishes have been conserved. True to our 'concept based cookery' ethos we endeavor to serve not just accidental, hidden & rare recipes from different regions, there is also a concerted effort to bring about a focused yet modern approach to well known & popular dishes. 

Tanatan- Kitchen & Bar welcomes you to celebrate & re-discover our legacy through our innovative yet deep-rooted representation.

Kareena Kapoor Khan becomes the leading female brand endorser

Kareena Kapoor Khan has carved a niche for herself as one of the most bankable female stars in the Indian film industry, with brand equity on par the top male superstars and sports personalities in the country, given the success the brands have seen post her association with them.

Not surprisingly, the star actress who has always figured among the most powerful celebrity endorsers now has a whopping 19 brands in her kitty and 3 more in the pipeline , making her the female celebrity with the highest number of brands in Bollywood.

Says a brand insider, "From being at the top of her game professionally and being the first actress to work with all the Khans ,to having brands base product ranges on trends she went on to set (Viao Size Zero laptop) .The actress has also been the showstopper at the biggest fashion shows , featured on magazine covers and made numerous stunning appearances even through her pregnancy. Her brand equity is untouchable right now and she has 19 big brands that stand testimony to that. There have also been rumors of her team being in discussion for another 3 brands and an announcement will be made soon".

Kareena ​say's :My fans and well wishers have always shown me so much love and support...and I hope to do as much good work as possible.