EPIC SHOWCASES THE MAGNIFICENCE OF INDIA: JUNGLE KE BAAHUBALI

EPIC continues its quest of bringing the wonders of India to its viewers and raises the bar by airing multiple global award-winning film "Jungle ke Baahubali" for the first time on television. The world television premiere of this film will air exclusively on EPIC, split into two parts - first one airing on 22nd September and the second airing on 29th September. On both days the film will air at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm and 9pm.

"Jungle ke Baahubali", is an odyssey into India’s picturesque and unique wetland canvases and the spectacular wildlife in them. It’s exploration of the theme of protection of flagship, and keystone wildlife species, by forest departments and governments, with support of locals and researchers has won it recognition at the prestigious Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, New York, Isla Earth Conservancy Award of Merit, Catalina Film Festival, Avalon, California among several others.

The project entailed 7 years of research that involved observing and filming the wild Asian Elephant and the One Horned Indian Rhinoceros in its natural environment. The film’s director Sumesh Lekhi along with his crew spent time with villagers understanding how their daily lives are affected and how they have to work along with the forest department to keep elephants away from their crops and homes.

Along with this special film premiere, the channel will pay tribute to World Tourism Day and World Architecture Day by showcasing marvels of India with a curated playlist of select programming.

The EPIC line-up for World Tourism Day will bring out the international theme of ‘Creating Sustainable Tourism’ and celebrate India and the tourism potential India has to offer. The programming for the day are curated episodes from an array of shows like Indipedia - a foreigner exploring and understanding India, Ekaant - a show on historically significant abandoned places, EPIC Specials -Andamans - Jewels of the Sea anchored by Tom Alter, Nandadevi - a pilgrimage feature show hosted by Vivek Oberoi and Wilderness Days - a series on India’s rich and diverse wildlife. The special will showcase on 27th September from 1 – 7 pm.

Close on the heels of World Tourism Day is World Architecture Day on 1st October where EPIC  will air episodes from its popular shows – Sanrachna and Made In India that showcase and tell the stories of India’s ingenious structures and architectural marvels. Among the most-renowned monuments to be seen in this spectacular tour on-air are the Lepakshi temple in Andhra Pradesh and the Vitthala temple of Hampi in Karnataka, 'Jhulta Minara' in Ahmedabad, Gol Gumbaz in Hyderabad, Konark Sun Temple in Orissa, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, Vijay Stambh in Rajasthan, Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu and Ajanta-Ellora caves in Maharashtra along with Lothal and Dholavira in Gujarat - the prominent archaeological sites belonging to the great Indus Valley Civilization in India.

The show will air only on EPIC on 1st October from 1- 7 pm.

Tips crosses 1 crore subscribers, gears up for bigger plans

With the advent of music available on online medium, leading music and filmmaking company Tips has moved on to the next level. It has notched up a staggering count of 1 crore online subscribers and in the process has achieved a milestone that only a select few have been able to enjoy in the industry. A relatively new entrant in this medium, Tips has managed this with some quick fire actions coming into play that has allowed it to keep a high pace on.

“The biggest success for Tips in the recent times is the musical success of Race 3. Each and every song from the film is enjoying huge viewership, both on the videos as well as audio, especially 'Allah Duhai Hai'. Another major success has been the music of Genius which is still notching up great numbers with songs like 'Tera Fitoor' and 'Dil Meri Na Sune' doing so well. Even though the film has already released, Himesh Reshammiya’ s music is continuing to enjoy huge patronage, as a result of which subscribers too are getting added to the online channel in thousands on a daily basis,” informs our well-placed source.

While that has been a result of some of the newest titles that Tips has put together, what is also working out quite well is the repertoire that it has built over the years.

“There is a huge count of Atif Aslam chartbusters like 'Jeena Laga Hoon' [Ramaiya Vastavaiya] that Tips has already collaborated on over the years. Music lovers continue to flock the channel for that. Then there are also pleasant surprises like the music of Aksar 2 [Aaj Zid] which keep finding patronage. Of course, hundreds of yesteryear super hit songs from the years gone by ensure that there is a wonderful mix of new and old songs that make this channel an ideal mix,” the source continues. 

It is this mix of new and old that Kumar Taurani of Tips wants to leverage upon in time to come as well. 

“We are positioned quite well to make the best of it since not many out there enjoy the coming together of 70s, 80s, 90s chartbusters as well as music that we have put together for the Millennial generation,” says Taurani who is quite active in taking this forward, “You name the year and we have some of the biggest chartbusters from the era gone by as well as the current times. As a music lover, I have always been enticed by the sound of melodies as well as the beats of the rhythm. Music runs in our family. Along with my brother Ramesh, we make sure that each and every soundtrack that we put together has at least a couple of memorable chartbusters that would cut across generations. This is what keeps us going.” 

No wonder, the plan now is to take this enviable collection of music to the next level and ensure that subscription multiplies at a far more rapid pace in years to come. While the 1 crore mark has been reached since the inception of channel, one waits to see how quick does it find it move to the 2 crore mark, and then beyond.

Superstar Anushka Sharma, the new face of Softline Leggings

Popular Indian premium leggings brand - Softline Leggings, is set to revamp their brand identity, and get on-board a new face - youth icon, Anushka Sharma as brand ambassador. 

Softline leggings, from the house of Rupa & Company Limited; one of India’s largest knitwear organization, has always pushed the envelope in terms of innovation, variety and comfort. Their range of premium leggings are wardrobe essentials for women seeking ease with a fashionable edge. Their primary customer base is young, fun-loving women, making actor Anushka Sharma an organic fit to represent the brand. Her youthfulness and passion resonates well with the overall consumer psyche. 

With its new mantra, ‘Effortless You’, the brand aims to reach out to young women, who are comfortable in their own skin and live life on their terms, effortlessly! Softline fulfils their need for comfortable yet stylish clothing, in 100+ colours to suit their every mood.

Speaking about the new brand identity, Mr. Vikash Agarwal, President and Brand Director, Rupa & Company Limited, said, “Softline is a premium leggings brand. Its revolutionary fabric and colour variety make it a unique proposition for customers, which no other competition offers. The new philosophy ‘Effortless you’ resonates with the brand and we are happy to have Anushka Sharma on-board who imbibes this motto. She has an emotional connect with the TG and fits perfectly with our new positioning.” 

Brand ambassador Anushka Sharma said, “I am happy to be associated with Softline Leggings as it connects with young adults who want to be comfortable in whatever they do or wear. The brand is focused towards its clientele and offers various designs that are contemporary and cool.” 

In everything you do, be Effortlessly You 

Softline Leggings, crafted for the youthful woman, is the most preferred brand of premium leggings in India, today. In over 10 years of business, the brand has grown with a PAN-India network and distribution. The portfolio boasts a variety of leggings, crafted from a unique 4D cotton stretch fabric that provide extra stretch and added comfort and are available in the following styles: capri, churidar, ankle length, shimmer, printed, winter etc.

Manufactured in state-of-the-art units, this is a true ‘Make in India’ brand; continually providing quality products and intends to enhance distribution and further churn the wheels of innovation.

Softline Leggings, by Rupa & Co. Limited (BSE: 533552 | NSE: RUPA), one of the largest knitwear company in India. While Anushka will endorse only Softline leggings, the brand is also available in innerwear and athleisure. 

In its journey, the company has evolved to become the frontrunner in India and a leading player in global markets with far-reaching footprints and millions of satisfied customers. Yet, Mr. Vikash Agarwal says, “This is just the beginning.”

Presenting Katrina Kaif in her hottest desi avatar as Suraiyya in Thugs of Hindostan

Yash Raj Films Thugs of Hindostan is the biggest visual spectacle hitting the big screen this Diwali. It boasts of a larger than life, never seen before action extravaganza and an incredible casting coup that brings together two of the biggest legends of Indian cinema,Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan on screen for the first time.

In keeping with the innovative marketing move to introduce the primary characters of the film through motion posters, YRF today unveiled Katrina Kaif in her hottest desi avatar to date. She plays the role of an outrageously beautiful performer Suraiyya in Thugs of Hindostan. Suraiyya is the most gorgeous girl in British India who makes every man go weak in their knees. She is the best dancer of the country that people throng to watch.

With a casting that also comprises Fatima Sana Shaikh as the daredevil Zafira, Thugs of Hindostan is the most anticipated film releasing this Diwali. The film is set to treat audiences across age groups with the biggest jaw-dropping action sequences seen by audiences on screen to date. With its edge-of-the-seat thrills and an epic adventure and war on the seas, the film is set to light up this Diwali.

YRF’s mega action entertainer, Thugs of Hindostan, is set to release on November 8, a national holiday. 

Is Shristhy Rode Trying To Copy Hina Khan's Style Inside The House ?

Last season's Bigg Boss raked in the most amount of headlines and buzz and while this season may have started, the expectations are high.  Hina Khan, last year's runner up, raised the fashion quotient of the house to such an extent that everyone outside was raving about everything from her wardrobe on the weekends to of course her trademark night suits with matching eye masks and hair bands.

This year while we don't have anyone matching up to Hina's fashion sense, it looks like Sristhy Rode has done a lot of homework before going into the house. 

In fact rumors have started circulating that she has taken a suitcase full of night suits.  We are feeling a sense of deja vu as we are seeing Sristhi's night suits as well as outfits.  We wonder if the actress is trying to follow Hina's footsteps?

Well we wouldn't be surprised as Hina definitely has become quite a fashionista!  And yes no wonder as Hina has definitely set a benchmark and left a mark for others to follow!