Raveena Tandon with Anil Thadani

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Raymond has epitomized style for over eight decades, and this symbol of a complete man is all set to achieve a new landmark in the retail shopping experience for men, with the re-launch of their formerly single-storeyed store, in a super cool multi-level avatar. Raymond @ Warden Road is a beautiful amalgamation of the classic and contemporary, and Indian men can rejoice at the complete wardrobe solutions they have to offer.

Gautam Singhania

The signature outlet was unveiled by Gautam Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director of Raymond, and he sure knows how to throw a rocking party.

Gautam Singhania, Vijaypath Singhania and Niharika Singhania

It looked like a packed house, with distinguished guests from the field of politics, films and business, appreciating the spectacular ambience and enjoying the scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, served with an interesting selection of cocktails.

Narendra Kumar Ahmed

Raymond@ Warden Road

This being Raymond’s 650th store in India, makes it extra special, and Gautam Singhania spoke to me about the super high international standards he hopes to achieve with this store, which offers custom tailoring and houses men’s apparel and accessories from Park Avenue, Parx, Color Plus, the newly-launched Raymond Premium Apparel & Raymond Made-to-Measure.

Kabir Bedi with Parveen

I ran into Simran Kaur Mundi, a friend from school and also a star in the making (watch out for her!). What I loved was that, even in the few minutes that I spoke to Pooja Bedi, she managed to inspire me with her undying optimisim and her joie de vivre.  She told me how the evening was extra special for her as she was seeing her dad, Kabir Bedi (who caught up on his shopping with Parveen Dusanj) after over two weeks.

Raveena, Gautam-Singhania,daughter-Niharika, Rahul-Bose

And a little while after Pooja left, Adam Bedi and Nisha Harale Bedi walked in. So it was like one happy family reunion. From Raveena Tandon who came with her husband Anil Thadani, to hottie Rahul Bose, everyone celebrated in style.

Natasha Poonawala

What added to the spirit of the evening was that Nawaz Modi Singhania delivered a baby girl a few hours before the event began (their second daughter), and the double celebration made this an even more memorable event for the hosts. Talk about coincidence!

Rahul Bose

Malini Agarwala, Nisha JamVwal and Sharmila Khanna

Arzoo Gowitrikar

Spotted: Natasha Poonawala, Neha Bhasin, Raja Dhody, Sabina and AD Singh, Narendra Kumar Ahmed, Mashoom Singha, Arzoo Govitrikar, Malini Agarwal, Nisha Jamwal and Mukul Deora. 

Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan

Robert Downey Jr. & his producer wife Susan, welcomed their first child together - Exton Elias Downey!

Exton joins Downey’s 18-year old son Indio, from his previous marriage to Deborah Falconer. In an interview with Jay Leno, Downey announced the sex of the baby, much to the chagrin of his wife.  It’s an exciting time for Downey, with the highly anticipated release of The Avengers, hitting theaters this May, and Iron Man 3, releasing next year. Congrats to the couple!

Jagjit Singh

Its hardly been a few months since Jagjit Singh passed away, and today would’ve been his 71st birthday. In remembrance, let’s take a look at a few of Jagjitji’s classic songs. 

Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya – Sarfarosh

Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho – Arth

Shaam se Aankh Mein – Marasim

Woh Kaagaz Ki Kashti – Jagjit Forever

Tumko Dekha To Yeh Khayal Aaya – Saath Saath

Hontho Se Chhoo Lo Tum – Prem Geet

Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar – Arth

Koi Fariyaad – Tum Bin

Hazaron Khwaishein Aisi – Mirza Ghalib

Badi Nazuk Hai Ye Manzil – Jogger’s Park

The Amazing Spider-Man

Comic lovers get ready, the trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man is finally here!

Andrew Garfield stars as Spider-Man alongside Emma Stone and Rhys Ifans in the latest Spider-Man franchise. I have to admit, I wasn’t really looking forward to the new Spider-Man (for me this year is all about The Dark Knight Rises), but after watching the trailer I’m a little excited to see the film. What do you guys think?

Miike Snow

I first came across Miike Snow’s hit song Animal while watching season 3 of Gossip Girl (I love discovering music on my favorite TV shows). Ever since I heard the song I became a fan of the band.

The band’s latest song Devil’s Work released last December but we recently came across a great remix by Alstair Albrecht. The best part of the remix? You can download it for free on SoundCloud. Enjoy!

Salman Khan (looking awfully cute in his specs, no?)

Hi MissMalini Peeps,

It was reported late last year that Akshay Kumar would quit action movies in five years (when he’d be 49). Whether it is true or not, it did make me think about the current top actors in Bollywood, as the three Khans of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are all 46.

We all know the unfair age advantage in Bollywood. Actresses usually bow out of the limelight in their 30′s, while their male counterparts still have much success. But, I’m getting a little tired of it. I mean, Shah Rukh Khan is co-starring in Yash Raj Films‘ next  production with Katrina Kaif (who is 19 years younger) and Anushka Sharma (who is half his age). While some may argue that Aishwarya Rai is an exception to the rule, there’s no way she’d be paired opposite a younger actor, like Rajat Barmecha, onscreen.

3 Idiots

But as the top actors in the industry reach 50, are they going to step into more age-appropriate roles? I think Aamir Khan would have the easiest transition. Yes, he did play a college student in 3 Idiots. However, his role in Dhobi Ghat was much more age appropriate. With regards to Salman Khan, I really think his career will follow Rajnikanth‘s. He knows what the audience wants, and had targeted his recent films (Dabangg, Bodyguard and Ready) to that niche. As for Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan, I really hope they go for more critical roles. Shah Rukh Khan was awesome in Chak De!, I wish he chooses more such unique roles.

What do you think, MissMalini readers?

Happy Birthday Ashton Kutcher!

It’s Ashton Kutcher’s 34th birthday, and boy has he had an eventful last few months. With his separation from Demi Moore, and his return to television as Walden, on Two and a half Men, Kutcher has been all over the news. 

Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore in better times

Kutcher has been paying regular visits to Moore, who was recently rushed to the hospital, after allegedly smoking something similar to incense. Moore has reportedly been out of control since Kutcher cheated on her last year, and her ex-husband Bruce Willis, has been insisting she go to rehab. It is now rumoured that Moore has checked herself into a rehab facility for an eating disorder and addiction.

While Kutcher’s personal life has been going through tough times, his professional life improved, when he replaced Charlie Sheen on the hit sitcom Two and a half Men. Though the season premiered to an outstanding audience, with ratings going through the roof, Kutcher has received mixed reviews for his character and the overall story-line hasn’t kept people hooked.

Here’s wishing Kutcher’s personal life gets sorted and professional life continues to soar!

Madonna performing at the Super Bowl half-time show

Madonna’s performance at the Super Bowl was as energetic and grand as we all expected it to be; what we didn’t expect, was M.I.A to disregard the audience and flip them off.

The N.F.L. & N.B.C. has profusely apologized for the incident, which comes 8 years after Janet Jackson’s famous wardrobe incident. N.F.L. spokesperson, Brian McCarthy, said “The obscene gesture in the performance was completely inappropriate, very disappointing and we apologise to our fans.” N.B.C. is calling it, a “spontaneous gesture”, a phrase that will probably become part of our television dictionary.

What was M.I.A thinking? With 110 million people watching the show, did she think they wouldn’t notice her flipping them off? Hopefully people will forget about the incident and remember Madonna’s performance which also features Nicki Minaj, LMFAO and Cee Lo Green!

P.S. I’m having doubts that Madonna is actually 53 –  how does she look so young and where does she get her energy from?!

Jerry Seinfeld in the Acura NSX ad

I have to admit, I’m not an American Football fan at all. To me, the Super Bowl always meant parties with friends, watching the extravagant half-time show and catching the funniest, most innovative ads. Here’s a look at some of the best ads from this years Super Bowl! 

Chrysler: It’s Halftime in America

Clint Eastwood features in this emotional ad, reflecting the current economical state of the U.S.

Volkswagen: The Dog Strikes Back

Last year everyone fell in love with Volkswagen’s brilliant Darth Vader commercial, and this year they’ve come back with an equally cute ad, featuring an overweight dog who wishes to lose weight. Adorable? I think so!

Honda CR-V – Matthew’s Day Off

Loved Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? Well Matthew Broderick is here to revisit the classic, with a new twist.

Acura NSX – Transactions

Jerry Seinfeld will evidently do anything for the new Acura NSX!

Metlife: Everyone

Cartoon lovers will love this ad, which features everyone from Scooby-Doo to the Jetsons and the Peanuts gang.

Madonna's Back!

Its been four years since Madonna’s last album Hard Candy released and after all the leaks of her latest song Give Me Your Luvin’ its finally here!

Featuring Nicki Minaj & M.I.A the song is the first single from Madonna’s upcoming album MDNA which releases next month. Minaj & M.I.A act as Madonna’s cheerleaders in the Superbowl themed video. Ironically, the trio will be performing at the Superbowl half-time this weekend.

Madonna in Give Me All Your Luvin'!

We love Madonna’s look in the white lace dress by Dolce & Gabbana. It’s very Marilyn Monroe meets Like A Virgin – a throw-back to her looks from the Eighties and Nineties.

What do you guys think of Madonna’s look and the song? Is the Material girl back?