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  • Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla team up with Anubhav Sinha for a campaign

    Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla team up with Anubhav Sinha for a campaign

    NEW DELHI: ‘Believe‘, a campaign that celebrates the triumph of women over their struggles, has been announced by renowned film personalities Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla and Anubhav Sinha.

    An endeavour by Benaras Mediaworks in association with ‘Gulaab Gang‘, the campaign will bring forth stories of valor from across the country and talk about unheard stories and unsung heroines.

    With the hope to inspire the nation, and carry forward acts of courage in everyday life, ‘Believe‘ will invite entries of women across the country who have battled all odds and emerged victorious. The entries will be analysed by a panel of eminent personalities from all walks of life, who will select 20 stories of inspiration that the Nation must hear of. These inspiring stories will be adapted into short films.

    Sinha said, "We have worshipped women as goddesses in this country for time immemorial. Yet strangely enough, we have miles to go when it comes to treating them as equals. Women continue to be oppressed, marginalised, and violated every single day. However despite adverse climes that women in this nation are subject to, we see shining examples of some who have blazed the trail and against all odds have emerged victorious to show us that the term ‘weaker sex‘ is an absolute mistake. Through this campaign we hope to inspire women fighting for their freedom from social injustice or stigma."

    Dixit said, "It goes without saying that the environment and times we live in are sad and hostile. Especially for us women, and yet there are these stories of rising above the odds which the nation must know of. As a creative artiste my job has been to inspire audiences with art and films I am part of. And the ‘Believe‘ campaign allows me to present before you stories that are inspiring for us all. I look forward to saluting the unknown heroines of the country."

    Chawla said "Believe ties in beautifully with the theme of the film, in life too women managing homes, families and careers face challenges and discrimination every day. It‘s always inspiring and uplifting to know a real story of real women who have overcome hardships, extreme hardships and come out as winners"

    Benaras Mediaworks in association with ‘Gulaab Gang‘ directed by Soumik Sen are convinced about making a difference to women by giving a platform to women to narrate their stories. The team looks forward to educating and enlightens women about their rights to freedom and living life to its fullest.

  • Kellogg’s Chocos picks Juhi Chawla as brand ambassadors

    Mumbai: Kellogg’s Chocos has appointed Juhi Chawla as its brand ambassador.

    The actress will be the face of Kellogg’s Chocos and will feature in the new ad campaign being rolled out by the brand.

    Kellogg India marketing director Harpreet Singh Tibb said, “Our research shows that mothers are always looking for breakfast options that are not only tasty, but also nourishing for thier kids. Kellogg’s Chocos made with wholegrain wheat has many roti like qualities, and moms can be assured of a nourishing and yummy breakfast option for their kids. Juhi personifies the Kellogg’s Chocos mother and her connect with mothers of young children is unmatched. There was no doubt in our minds that she should be associated with the brand. We hope that post this campaign, many mothers will say – Paushtik khilao, don’t chhupao! ”

    Chawla said, “Kellogg’s Chocos has been a favourite with my children for a number of years now and it feels great to be associated with a brand that they have been consuming for so long. It gives me a sense of reassurance about my kids’ breakfast as it is made with whole grain. In short, Kellogg’s Chocos provides many roti like qualities for kids.”

  • Sab to trace journey of comedy through 100 years of cinema in new show

    Sab to trace journey of comedy through 100 years of cinema in new show

    MUMBAI: Sab is launching a non-fiction show that traces the journey of comedy through 100 years of cinema.

    Titled ‘Safar Filmy Comedy Ka’, the show is premiering on 27 January.

    Hosted by Sunil Grover and Muskaan Mihani, the show will be produced by Creative Eye.

    Each episode of ‘Safar Filmy Comedy Ka’ will showcase one trend of comedy including physical, action, slapstick, cult comedy and mistaken identity across 100 years of cinema.

    Paying tribute to popular comedians of Bollywood from different eras, the series will feature actors like Juhi Chawla, Prem Chopra, Divya Dutta, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Mishra, Asrani share their cinematic experience in comedy with the audience.

    Sab EVP and business head Anooj Kapoor said, “The style, content and pace of Indian movies has advanced vastly over the years and so has the way in which the film industry treats comedy. Comedy as a genre has evolved so much so that comedy centric movies are turning out to be blockbusters. ‘Safar Filmy Comedy Ka’ is a tribute to the contribution of comedians and industry veterans towards the genre of comedy. ‘Safar Filmy Comedy Ka’ will offer differentiated content to its viewers & a great family viewing experience.”

  • Govt to convene meeting in Feb to study problems of indie filmmakers

    Govt to convene meeting in Feb to study problems of indie filmmakers

    NEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has decided to call a meeting of independent filmmakers in February to discuss various issues being faced by them including lack of finance and high ticket prices.

    Tewari gave this assurance to a delegation of independent filmmakers which met him late last week. He asked the filmmakers to list out their grievances in detail.

    The delegation was represented by Onir, Anusha Rizvi and Shonali Bose who met him with a “Save Indie Cinema” petition jointly filled by 45 award winning film makers and signed by close to 18,000 people.

    The petition speaks about the threats that New Wave independent filmmakers in the country face. One of the concerns is non availability of resources to exhibit their films. “High ticket pricing that is inappropriate for small budget films, inadequate number of shows and odd show timings further destroy the possibility of regional and Hindi cinema to have any proper chance at being viewed. It defies logic that a Rs 1.5 billion film and a Rs 150 million film are priced by the multiplexes in the same manner,” the petition says.

    “We the petitioners hope that the Information and Broadcasting Ministry will take due notice of our petition and help independent film professionals and independent cinema to tell stories that would otherwise be neglected and would make us a poorer society for that,” said Anush Rizvi.

    Oscar Award and National Award winning Sound Engineer Resul Pookutty; National Award winning film makers Anant Mahadevan, Aparna Sen, Ashim Ahluwalia, Buddhadev Das Gupta, Girish Kasaravalli, Rituparno Ghosh, actor and producer Nandita Das, Juhi Chawla and Sanjay Suri are some of the petitioners.

    Ashim Ahluwalia asserts that the biggest struggle for Indian independent film makers is in India itself. “It’s not the audience that prevents films from being seen but distributors, theater owners and TV channels, that only operate from the most simplistic belief: that cinema is a product and can be nothing else,” he says.

  • Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif together for the first time in an ad campaign

    NEW DELHI: ‘King of Bollywood’ Shah Rukh Khan and ‘Queen of Hearts’ Katrnia Kaif have come together for an ad campaign for the first time for beauty soap bar Lux.

    These Bollywood superstars will endorse two new sensuous variants Lux Peach and Cream and LuxStrawberry and Cream in their first ever endorsement together.

    In 2005, Khan came onto the brand and featured in a memorable TVC with Hema Malini, Sridevi, Juhi Chawla and Kareena Kapoor. Once again, Shan Rukh Khan will feature in a stunning Lux commercial with the gorgeous Katrina Kaif who will drive him ‘Bekaboo’.

    The magical fragrance of Lux that’s driving Khan ‘Bekaboo’ (helpless against his emotions) has been created by world renowned perfumer Didier Gaffet. Inspired by the Kenzo Flower and keeping in mind the sensory preferences of Indian women; this Master Perfumer has created a fragrance that will make Indian woman feel elegant and polished.

    Says Khan, “The fragrance of Lux reminds me of being happy and being in love.”

    Khan and Kaif’s sizzling chemistry can be seen radiating through the campaign, that’s been beautifully shot and directed by French director- Juan Delcan. The Sufi inspired music score has been composed by none other than world acclaimed Poet and Lyricist Gulzar and sung by the Voice of the Country Sonu Niigaam. Katrina has been styled by leading Bollywood fashion designer Rocky S.

    At the shoot, Khan said, “I’m happy to be associated with Lux yet again! The fragrance of Lux will captivate you just as it has made me ‘Bekaboo’. The fragrance of Lux that stands for love and sensuality brings out the lover in me”.

    Kaif added, “Lux for me is a very special and iconic brand; it symbolizes beauty. When I think of Lux, I think of fun and spontaneity. Lux embodies a type of a woman rather than just soap and of course the fragrance that embodies sensuality. Lux’s amazing fragrance makes the whole experience of bathing fun!”

  • Dabur Amla ropes in Priyanka Chopra as new brand ambassador

    MUMBAI: FMCG major Dabur has signed Priyanka Chopra as the new brand ambassador for Dabur Amla hair oil that has been restaged with a younger, modern look and a brand new product proposition of “Mazbooti bhi, Khubsoorati bhi”.

    The new identity now has Chopra‘s face on the front label.

    Dabur India marketing head – hair oils Minoo Phakey said, “Dabur Amla hair Oil has always been associated with beauty and has been known as the key behind strong, healthy, long and beautiful hair. The new look maintains the continuity with the brand‘s beauty association while infusing a youthful appeal.”

    The brand has also been endorsed by celebrities like Jayaprada, Sridevi, Juhi Chawla, Karishma Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee.

  • Onir displeased with DD for refusing to telecast I Am

    Onir displeased with DD for refusing to telecast I Am

    MUMBAI: Filmmaker Onir is upset that his national award-winning movie I Am has been refused a screening on Doordarshan.

    “Despite having cut seven minutes of the film and all abuses, we are refused whereas the same TV shows other much more adult stuff. I am dismayed at the double standards of the Censor board. While it‘s ok to show Satyamev Jayate on DD prime time, telecasting of my film is refused,” Onir tweeted.

    The film is divided into four stories dealing with issues like homosexuality, child abuse, Kashmir problem and sperm donation. 

    Trade analysts are of the view that I Am has been given a U/A certificate while it is necessary to be ‘U‘ certified for it to be telecast on DD. “Anyway it‘s a joke that Doordarshan needs a ‘U‘ certificate while all the other satellite channels are allowed U/A,” he said.

    Incidentally, I Am won the National Award for best Hindi film and best lyrics this year.

    The film, starring Rahul Bose, Manisha Koirala, Juhi Chawla and Sanjay Suri, has already been screened at various national and international film festivals.

  • Zee Muzic – Meet Juhi Chawla in conversation with Komal Nahta on ‘Bollywood Tonight’ and ‘Bollywood This Week’

    Zee Muzic – Meet Juhi Chawla in conversation with Komal Nahta on ‘Bollywood Tonight’ and ‘Bollywood This Week’

    Mumbai: Meet Juhi Chawla, the former Miss India, actress, wife, mother chat with Komal Nahta on Bollywood Tonight at 8 pm on 29 September and Bollywood This week at 8 pm on 30 September only on Zee Muzic.

    Excerpts from interview:-

    Komal : About journey from Qayamat se Qayamat Tak till now?
    Juhi: Long journey…. mixed bag… lots of highs and lows.. everything…

    Komal: Wrongest decision career wise?
    Juhi: When I became a success… After Darr, Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar ke …started flying a little high… refused films like Raja Hindustani, Judaai, Dil to Paagal Hai .. etc…

    Komal: Best career move?
    Juhi: More like destiny… bhagwaan ki den… Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak … 3 films contract, i didn’t think about it

    Komal: How did you feel about refusing the role opposite Amithabh Bachchan in Baghban?

    Juhi: I had played his daughter earlier, and now playing his wife would have been a little awkward.

    Komal: How is life now School jaana, PTA, social engagements…

    Juhi: Its hectic, but I’m enjoying it.

    Komal: How it is for her kids being celebrity kids & about cooking for husband?
    Juhi: I don’t let them be treated any different. They are being brought up as normal children. Infact, I don’t let them watch movies yet, only cartoons for them.

    Komal: 10 years ahead…? Any plans for Direction , singing….

    Juhi: No plans for direction. Singing was just a hobby so far, but I plan to take it more seriously….