When it comes to travelling, staying at Airbnb’s is always my go-to. I mean what’s better than exploring a new city or country the authentic way, amirite? It gives me a much better taste of what it is really like to live in the destination that I am travelling to. Their concept has always been my absolute favourite, and guess what! They are now coming up with something more interesting and exciting. Do you want to know what it is?
Well, Airbnb has launched Bollywood Insiders, a 10 day festival of engaging online experiences that will bring India’s storied film industry to life. It will be hosted by the industry’s top talent, and guests from around the world will get an opportunity to experience our rich Indian culture by going behind the velvet rope of a Bollywood set and interacting with famous personalities.
You guys must be wondering what exactly is in store for you guys, right? Bollywood Insiders will be featuring 7 unique online experiences. From learning about audition preparation techniques with ace filmmaker Farah Khan to an intimate fireside chat with International Emmy nominee, Arjun Mathur, and putting your best fashion foot
forward with celebrity stylist, Tanya Ghavri. Guests will get the first-hand experience of rigorous training and preparation that their favourite Bollywood stars undergo. In a nutshell, through the program, guests will get a sneak peek into the making of their favourite Bollywood movies and stars.
Here’s the line-up of all the Bollywood personalities:
Arjun Mathur
The audience will get the opportunity to learn about the life of an actor during an unscripted chat with actor, Arjun Mathur who will share his personal journey and touch on the skills and traits that fueled his stardom.
Farah Khan
Ace filmmaker, Farah Khan will share tips on how to prepare for auditions and ace it. She will also talk about the tricks and secrets of filmmaking.
Vicky Ratnani
For people who want to know about the most favoured indulgent cheat meals by the Bollywood stars, worry not! Because, award-winning chef, Vicky Ratnani will be sharing them with you too!
Shilpa Rao
As people say music is good for the soul and you know what’s even better? Bollywood singer Shilpa Rao‘s soulful voice and that’s exactly what Bollywood Insiders has planned for y’all. A jam session with the talented singer.
Tanya Ghavri
We all want to put our best fashion foot forward and what’s better than getting a celebrity stylist’s advice? Right? Well, Tanya Ghavri who has worked with popular Bollywood figures such as Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Sara Ali Khan, among many others will be giving her best fashion tips and tricks to ace every look you don!
Shivoham
Being fit and in shape is not only about fitting in the clothes that you want to wear but also an integral part of one’s mind and soul too. Begin a rewarding fitness journey with trainer-to-the-stars Shivoham, who has sculpted the likes of Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan, and Jacqueline Fernandez.
Namrata Soni
Have you ever wondered how is Deepika Padukone‘s eyeliner is always on fleek, and how Sonam Kapoor always manages to wow us with her no-makeup or glam make-up looks? Don’t worry because Namrata Soni who has worked her magic on Bollywood beauties like Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan among others will conduct an online session and reveal her make-up secrets!
All online experiences will be available for booking from August 10, 10 AM IST, on a first come-first served basis at http://www.airbnb.com/bollywoodinsiders.
I am super excited about this one and sure can’t wait to see what they have in store for us! What about you?