3 Idiots

It’s Khan Candy time! As we all know Aamir Khan generally emerges from his secret hiding place about a month before his next big release and goes nuts doing high-end advertising (in the very best taste of course) so these days you can catch him Facebooking up a storm for his fans, promoting the new TATA Sky Active (Tivo-esque services, here’s how they made it btw) and come December we get to see him in what is touted to be the movie of the year “3 Idiots” I simply cannot wait! Enjoy :)
Psst! His adorable nephew Imran Khan meanwhile, is up at Surve Farms in picturesque New Panvel, “known for its rugged beauty and poor cellular reception” (from what he tells me!) Read more…

Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor at the 9th annual Teachers Awards (photo courtesy: inditop.com)

The Kaminey jodi Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra bagged their own Teacher’s Achievement Awards earlier this week. Priyanka dedicated hers to her parents, saying, “I am thankful to the jury. Whenever I get a prize, I think this would not have been possible without the constant support of my parents.” Shahid who won Teacher’s People Magazine Achiever award, said, “I feel special. It’s really a big achievement when such an eminent set of jury has decided to give me the award.” Oscar winning lyricist Gulzar was honored with lifetime achievement award at the Teacher’s award. But I know what you’re really interested in is did they bag the “most discreet break up award” as well? Read more…

Ashwin Mushran, MissMalini and Chetan Choogle Kapoor

Check out one of my most memorable Pirate Radio shows, with two absolutely insane gentlemen! Please give a warm welcome to Ashwin Mushran and Chetan Kapoor aka Choogle (I kid you not, it was not rigged!) I’ll post their track-list and full audio from the show soon, for now enjoy the footage (and try to imaging what it’s like getting a word in edgewise with these too in the room!) Also please check out The Baking Tray for those delectable cupcakes I have been raving about courtesy the diva of delish – Rebecca Maria Vaz (also Ashwin’s better half!)
Psst! Next Saturday Naresh Fernandes the editor of Time Out magazine is on my pirate crew with a special selection just for you (prepare your iPod Shreya!) Read more…

Biker fans check this out! On August 30th Harley Davidson created history with the first India Founders’ Ride in Delhi. Now on November 15th Mumbai is getting some of that action where riders will rip across Kala Ghoda to Mahalaxmi Race Course on the world’s most iconic motorcycle. Look out for them at the Gateway at 10:15am, Marine Drive at 11:00am and Worli Sea-Face at 11:30am (too bad they don’t let bikes on the Bandra-Worli sea link!) Believe you me, you’ll hear em before you see em! Psst! Pre-ride party at Tote on Saturday night hosted by designer Arjun Khanna and MD Harley Davidson India Anoop Prakash, I’ll post pix and video here I promise!

Tuborg Acoustic Adventures

Check out the Tuborg Acoustic Adventures (cool name btw) created and presented by Uday Benegal (Rock Machine, Indus Creed and Alms for Shanti) on November 13th featuring the young talented Ashima Aiyer (on guitar and vocals) along with the legendary Sanjay Divecha (on guitar) and Dischordian at the Gadda Da Vida Novotel, Juhu in Mumbai. Read more…

Malaika Arora Khan, Neha Dhupia and Mugdha Godse

Psst! Guess what? Gillette India’s next brainwave is gonna be? A movement called Women Against Lazy Stubble (W.A.L.S). No really, I’m not making this up! Their premise is that, “for centuries women have spent hours grooming themselves to please men but that is changing. Women are now taking a strong stand against lazy men and their lazy stubble. W.A.L.S is a movement that brings together all like-minded women who believe that it is about time men made a little effort to groom themselves and sport a cleaner and more confident look. Why should only the women make that effort? The founders of this movement are a group of young women who believe that equality should exist in all walks of life – including self hygiene and grooming.” You’ll never believe who they’ve roped in for the cause too; Malaika Arora Khan, Neha Dhupia and Mugdha Godse. Apparently they’ll even share instances in their life where stubble proved to be trouble (with friends, husband, father, brother boyfriend, etc.) Now this I’ve got to see! (There’s a press conference on November 12th, I wonder if they’ll do it with a straight face?) But in case you’re suddenly wondering (like I was) how stubble-free the men in their lives really are, here take a look! Read more…

by invitation only :)

Wazzat you might ask. Well apparently ‘Next-Gen Fashion’. As per the press note “Creo is the new look of contemporary fashion, perfect for the chic, urban woman of today. The new store carries stylish basics, modern classics, and fashion forward designs, complemented by accessories, bags and shoes that offer great style and value for money. The city’s 1st Creo store at Kemp’s Corner truly offers a boutique experience but with high-street pricing. The store itself is something of a design gem with a post-modern ‘New York Chic’ look.” My my.

But the reason why I would go check it out anyway is because Narendra Kumar Ahmed is the chief designer at Creo and is designing an exclusive line for the store under the label – Narendra Kumar for Creo. Now that’s not easy to come by.

More from the store launch on Wednesday, someone chalk that up on my to do list this week. (I should really get an assistant!)

November '09

Pick up your copy of Verve this month if you want to “read Imran Khan’s exclusive essay on greening up life in the city, and his own history with eco-consciousness. Also marvel at the love and work of Indian contemporary art’s first couple, Subodh Gupta and Bharti Kher, in a sweeping conversation and intimate look at their lives and careers. Ponder the feminine mystique of Deepika Padukone, this month’s exclusive Verve cover story, as she talks about love, work and the power of mystery…take your pick of Fendi’s latest clutches, metallic magic in home décor and reviews of iconic new coffee table books from two of the world’s biggest fashion houses. Plus: in conversation with Eve Ensler, Paresh Mokashi, India’s first carbon-neutral wedding, and lots more.” Read more…

Preity Zinta

…does Harvard know Preity Zinta? Um… not so much! I just stumbled upon this email exchanged between two Harvard boys:

Date: November 7, 2009 5:55:18 AM GMT+05:30
Subject: who is this – one of my friends from india sent it out
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/preity-zinta-is-leaving-bollywood-for-harvard/537120/

Now all things considered it’s unlikely it will take the dimpled-wonder long before she breaks a few Harvard hearts, but she’s definitely starting with a glitter-free slate! Uh oh, do I see the Bolly-version of Notting Hill in our near future? Actually, I’m down with that. (Just as long as Himmesh Reshammiya - or his nose – have absolutely nothing to do with it!) Here, I’ll even start you off with a crucial quote; *Aakhir…. main sirf ek ladki, ek ladke ke samne khade, uska pyaar maang rahin hoon. Er.. I’m a little lost in translation, any takers for the screenplay?

*”After all… I’m just a girl, standing infront of a boy, asking him to love her.”

Sachi Vajani

Sachi & Kunal Vajani, Siddhaarth Kannan and Shamita Singha

Here’s how that arty event I told you about went (after being moved by a day) as per the press note; “For Sachi Vajani – a self taught artist, it was an evening of many firsts. First exhibition ever of her life, first ever interaction with the press and she did field all the questions thrown at her with ease. Sachi showcased her recent collection of paintings titled Divinity at Gallerie Leela, Andheri…Well known solicitor and hubby Kunal Vajani played the host to all the guests. Model Shamita Singha co-hosted the event. Spotted: Angad Bedi (cricketer Kishen Bedi’s son), Sushil & Falguni Jhaveri (who suffered the fate of most Mumbaikar’s coming from South Mumbai on Saturday evening because of the swearing in ceremony at Raj Bhavan of the government.) Brothers Siddhaarth & Hrishikesh Kannan, model Natasha Suri and jewelery designer Amisha Khanna. Read more…