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  • Excitel Broadband is Principal Partner for Falcon Risers Hyderabad for the Indian Street Premier League 2024

    Excitel Broadband is Principal Partner for Falcon Risers Hyderabad for the Indian Street Premier League 2024

    Mumbai: Excitel Broadband, a leading home internet startup, proudly announces its collaboration with Falcon Risers Hyderabad as Principal Partner for the much-awaited Indian Street Premier League 2024 cricket tournament. This partnership is a step forward in terms of the organisation’s branding efforts as Excitel Broadband’s logo adorns the jerseys of Falcon Risers Hyderabad players. This branding reaffirms Excitel’s commitment to nurturing India’s emerging talent.

    The league features a lineup of five dynamic teams: Majhi Mumbai, Bangalore Strikers, Srinagar Ki Veer, Chennai Singhams, Tigers Of Kolkata, and the hometown favourite, Falcon Risers Hyderabad. The tournament garners widespread attention, with esteemed personalities such as Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Suriya, and Ram Charan lending their support as celebrity owners, further amplifying the fervour and anticipation surrounding the event.

    Commenting on the collaboration, Excitel COO Varun Pasricha expressed his excitement, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with Falcon Risers Hyderabad for the Indian Street Premier League 2024. Cricket holds a cherished place in the hearts of millions of Indians, particularly the youth, and we are honoured to champion their aspirations, dreams, and passion. Most of us at Excitel are big cricket buffs and what better way to enjoy a match than to see our branding on one of the teams. We extend our support to players across all teams and look forward to a riveting tournament.”

    Meanwhile, Falcon Risers Hyderabad head coach Anant Tambvekar said, “Yesterday was our first match and the players were excited and all geared up for it. It’s a new format with innovative rules which will keep the fans engaged. I foresee a great future for this format and believe that it will act as a platform which will give an opportunity to so many youngsters to showcase their skills to a larger audience. It is great that Excitel has partnered up with the Falcon Risers Hyderabad and together we will look to achieve several feats.”

    Exceptional talents including Krishna Satpute, Shreyas Kadam, Shreyas Indulkar, Syed Salman, and other seasoned players, will be a part of the roster during the tournament. Excitel’s partnership with Falcon Risers Hyderabad underscores a shared commitment to fostering sporting excellence and community engagement on a national scale.

  • Neeta Lulla: 40 years in fashion industry hasn’t been a cakewalk, been quite a struggle

    Neeta Lulla: 40 years in fashion industry hasn’t been a cakewalk, been quite a struggle

    Mumbai: Neeta Lulla has recently celebrated a significant milestone – 40 years of relentless dedication to her craft. However, behind the glitz and glamour lies a tale of perseverance, challenges, and remarkable achievements.

    In a candid conversation, Lulla reflected on her journey, acknowledging the hurdles she faced along the way. “40 years in the industry has not been a cakewalk, it has been quite a struggle. Apart from being a fashion designer, I am also a costume designer, a housewife, and a mother. Being able to juggle these roles and seamlessly transition from one role to another was quite a task”.

    The designer, who has worked on over 300 films and has been designing wedding dresses since 1985, said that “ time management and good organisational skills can be an asset.”

    “Luckily for me, my workplace was my home in the beginning, and later on, it was closer to home, so it was a huge advantage, and it helped me manage both my roles at work and home,” added Lulla.

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    The designer, who has been feted with the National Film Award for Best Costume Design in 2009 for ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ and 2012 for the Marathi language film ‘Balgandharva’, talked about being a female designer in the industry.

    Lulla said that “gender inclusivity has always been a norm in our industry.”

    “Back when I started working, we had many stalwarts, who were working in the films and the industry – and they were women. We had a good space in those times, where there were no restrictions to only men. At that point, many women were managing the creative aspect of costume and fashion design, for female actors.”

    For male actors, it was a male designer, said Lulla, who crafted an unforgettable pearl-encrusted lehenga for actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s mehendi ceremony.

    “But today, there is a lot more room and inclusivity where male designers design for women and female designers design for men have gotten in the scene and it has always been a common aspect of the industry from that time,” she added.

    Over her 40 years run in the industry as a fashion stylist and a costume designer, Lulla has created the look for leading Bollywood personalities including Late star Sridevi, Juhi Chawla, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan.

    How is it working with the Indian film industry?

    “It has been a beautiful journey working with the Indian Film Industry. This year marks my 40th year in the fashion industry and in 2026, it will be my 40th year in films. This journey is filled with many joy rides, speed breakers, and challenges but if I had to do this all over again, I would happily do it,” said the 59-year-old designer.

    She describes the journey as “very fulfilling” and has helped her “evolve as a person and as a creative talent”.

    There’s no stopping her, as Lulla is currently working on five films.

    Without sharing much details, Lulla said: “As of now, my plate is filled with five films, a five-film project that is in the pipeline, and a musical in the works. And also, I am working on the new couture collection, which will be out soon.”

    As Neeta Lulla embarks on the next chapter of her illustrious career, her unwavering dedication to her craft serves as an inspiration to aspiring designers everywhere. With her remarkable talent, resilience, and visionary approach, she continues to leave an indelible mark on the fashion industry, shaping its future with her creative ingenuity and timeless elegance.

  • Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow – Hindi Audible podcast out now

    Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow – Hindi Audible podcast out now

    Mumbai: Audible, a leading creator and provider of premium storytelling today released the Hindi Audible Original podcast series Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow.

    Almost thirty years after the villains’ victory, Helen Black arrives at her new apartment in “The Onar”: a complex that S.H.I.E.L.D owns and operates, which has become the epitome of dystopian wealth and inequality. What Helen doesn’t know is that on the day she arrived, Lisa Cartwright also moved into the Onar. Hired by a private security company, she quickly realises that Helen Black is not who she says she is…

    Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow features an exceptional cast, with Kareena Kapoor Khan as the voice of Black Widow/Helen Black, Masaba Gupta as Lisa Cartwright, Vihaan Samat as Jordan Temple, Adah Sharma as Yelena Belova, Nitu Chandra as Judy Kratz and Aditi Bhatia as K.I.M.

    Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow (Hindi Edition)

    Sharing her excitement on the launch of the series, Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “Breathing life into a character as iconic as Black Widow has been a surreal experience. Taking listeners on an action-packed journey in Marvel’s Black Widow on Audible, using only my voice, has been a unique challenge. I hope that listeners are able to envision the story using their imagination and resonate with her unyielding spirit like I did.”

    Marvel’s Wastelanders is the first collaboration between Audible and Marvel Entertainment and will be released simultaneously in French, German, Hindi, Italian and Japanese in the respective countries as a global audio experience with top-quality production, featuring renowned and high-profile actors in the roles of Marvel’s legendary Super Heroes.

    More information on the cast and premiere dates for subsequent seasons of the Marvel’s Wastelanders series, including Wolverine, Doom, and Marvel’s Wastelanders, will be announced at a later date. The six-season audio epic originally launched as an English language series in June 2021.

    The English language version of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow was written by Alex Delyle (Fear the Walking Dead), directed by Timothy Busfield (Thirtysomething, The West Wing), with sound design and original music by Daniel Brunelle (The Two Princes, Sandra).

  • Marvel Entertainment and Audible reveal Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow season trailer

    Marvel Entertainment and Audible reveal Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow season trailer

    Mumbai: Audible, a leading producer and provider of premium audio content today released the season trailer for the third season of the Hindi Audible Original podcast series Marvel’s Wastelanders.

    In a world devastated by chaos and upheaval, Black Widow returns in this action-packed, adrenaline-fueled adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat. The trailer takes the listener on an exhilarating journey through the post-apocalyptic wastelands, where Helen Black must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with new threats and old enemies. Explosive action sequences, mind-bending plot twists, and suspense await as she fights to uncover the truth and protect what remains of the world.

    The new season, Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow, launches on 8 November 2023, with Kareena Kapoor Khan as the voice of Black Widow/Helen Black and Masaba Gupta as Lisa Cartwright. Following the success of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord with Saif Ali Khan and the launch of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye with Jaideep Ahlawat and Prajakta Koli on 29 September, the six-season audio epic commences its third installment. This season captures the spirit of celebrating strong female leads.

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Marvel’s Wastelanders is the first collaboration between Audible and Marvel Entertainment and will be released simultaneously in French, German, Hindi, Italian and Japanese in the respective countries as a global audio experience with top-quality production, featuring renowned and high-profile actors in the roles of Marvel’s legendary Super Heroes.

    More information on the cast and premiere dates for subsequent seasons of the Marvel’s Wastelanders series, including Wolverine, Doom, and Marvel’s Wastelanders, will be announced at a later date. The six-season audio epic originally launched as an English language series in June 2021.

    The English language version of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow was written by Alex Delyle (Fear the Walking Dead), directed by Timothy Busfield (Thirtysomething, The West Wing), with sound design and original music by Daniel Brunelle (The Two Princes, Sandra).

  • Pluckk launches “Eat Good, Do Great” campaign with Kareena Kapoor Khan

    Pluckk launches “Eat Good, Do Great” campaign with Kareena Kapoor Khan

    Mumbai: Pluckk, a lifestyle-oriented fresh food digital brand, known for revolutionising the way Indians consume fresh fruits and vegetables, is making headlines with its groundbreaking campaign “Eat Good, Do Great.” Celebrated for its unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, the brand has forged a dynamic partnership with none other than Kareena Kapoor Khan, a celebrity renowned for challenging industry norms. Together, they are set to inspire a new era of fresh, wholesome living through the “Eat Good, Do Great” campaign.

    In the new brand film, Kareena Kapoor Khan enthusiastically announces her decision to take a much-needed break—specifically, a break from worrying about what her family eats. She attributes this newfound peace of mind to Pluckk, a name she trusts. This message is meant for busy homemakers and working women who often find themselves short on time for high-quality fresh food shopping. Kareena emphasizes that Pluckk’s 1000 farmers are dedicated to delivering safe, clean, and exceptionally fresh fruits and vegetables, eliminating the need for such concerns. She goes on to encourage viewers to grant themselves a well-deserved break from the monotony of traditional food choices and explore the vast array of options offered by Pluckk such as Exotics, Organic, Hydroponic, DIY Meal Kits, and more. As she aptly concludes, “Eat Good, Do Great.”

    Unveiling the new brand campaign, Pluckk CEO and co-founder Pratik Gupta said, “The key goal of this campaign is to spread our message about consuming high-quality fruits & vegetables and enjoying what you eat. The differentiation we have built with Traceability to know your farmer & Ozone- Washed for safer eating, coupled with our innovative products really sets us apart in the market. We make it easy for the modern Indian consumer to improve their lifestyle choices by allowing them to browse & purchase by food and health trends which has made a real difference in their lives. Kareena being a mother herself, is the perfect ambassador to spread our message of Eat Good. Do Great to all Indian families”

    On this exciting partnership, Kareena Kapoor Khan mentioned, “Pluckk is a brand that I personally relate to and believe in. This campaign captures very well what Pluckk is solving – providing Indian families with the highest quality. With their unique innovations like Traceability & Ozone-Washed, I can now trace my produce back to the farmer and get the added benefit of eating fresher & safer. Pluckk’s product range keeps everyone in my family excited and engaged around fruits and vegetables. There is always something new to discover on Pluckk with their exciting categories like exotic fruits, stuffed veggies, salads & DIY meal kits. It really is time to Eat Good. Do Great”

  • Goibibo announces Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassador

    Goibibo announces Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Goibibo, one of India’s leading travel brands, stands for its youth-oriented offerings and campaigns. So, when it came to choosing the new face for the brand, Goibibo went back to the recommendations made by its core audience set.  

    In a stellar illustration of two-way communication between a brand and its audience, Goibibo announces Kareena Kapoor Khan aka Bebo as its new brand ambassador. This announcement coincides with the launch of Goibibo’s new campaign – Hotels aise on Goibibo, full marks by Bebo’ – and a new adapted social media identity. The brand integrates cues from the actor’s most memorable roles and her name in real life to its own personality thereby converging the brand and the brand ambassador like never before.

     

     

    To bolster the announcement, Goibibo has also launched a new brand film that gives voice to the main character energy of every Indian traveller with Kareena’s famous ‘Poo’ as the mouthpiece. Goibibo chief marketing officer Raj Rishi Singh further explained, “We all have a main character energy to our personalities which becomes especially prominent when we are on our travel breaks. With Kareena Kapoor Khan, the brand not only gives representation to this facet of our personality but also seamlessly integrates the brand and the ambassador into a cohesive voice.  Our larger campaign speaks to the evolving expectations of Indian travellers and the increasing expectations from all operators in the space. We are hopeful that our audience will be as excited as we are for this new chapter for Goibibo.”  

    Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “It’s such a delight to be the new face of Goibibo, or should we call it ‘Goibebo’? Among all the roles I’ve played on screen, Poo has been one character that has been an all-time audience favourite, even after all these years! It’s fascinating to see how Goibibo has taken such a beloved character and infused it into their new, fun campaign. Becoming Poo again, twenty years later, was such fun and it reminded me that there’s a bit of ‘Poo’ in every Indian traveller… after all, who doesn’t want to have the best holiday! So, what are you waiting for? Because ‘Poo’ has already given her seal of approval!”

    Goibibo stands firmly committed to maintaining impeccable standards and the latest campaign speaks to this goal. Bebo’s charisma, enduring popularity and high standards perfectly align with Goibibo’s mission to make sure accommodations listed on the platform are authentic, and there is no expectation and delivery mismatch.  Whether it’s Poo, or an everyman, with Goibibo one can rest assured with ‘Bebo’s’ seal of approval.

    The film has been conceptualised by Talented and executed by Dharma 2.0.

    Founding partner Priyanka Borah and Talented founding member & creative Binaifer Dulani said, “When we uncovered that the Indian consumer wants to be treated like a main character, from the movies, when on vacation – it instantly connected the dots for us, and gave birth to Goibebo. While the Poo character is iconic and has been leveraged in different ways, the strategic soundness makes this special, and its familiarity in a new context makes it memorable.”

    Dharma 2.0 founder Punit Malhotra said, “There is an inherent stickiness to ‘goibibo’ and ‘bebo’ that will stay in the mind of the audiences. Poo is an unforgettable character, and it’s an honour to revive her quintessential sassiness, in a brand-new context to speak to the Indian masses.”

  • St. Botanica launches DVC with Kareena Kapoor Khan

    St. Botanica launches DVC with Kareena Kapoor Khan

    Mumbai: St.Botanica, a leading direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty brand and part of South Asia’s largest beauty and personal care conglomerate Good Glamm Group, launches a new DVC featuring actor and brand ambassador, Kareena Kapoor Khan for their Moroccan Argan Hair Care range, underlining the brand’s promise of curating the world’s finest ingredients to create effective self-care products.

    The campaign underscores St.Botanica’s commitment to providing consumers with the world’s finest ingredients in their self-care products. With a range of luxurious, potent blends containing Argan Oil sourced all the way from Morocco, the campaign shines a spotlight on St.Botanica’s core principles: using powerful ingredients from around the world, crafting rich and effective formulations, ensuring products are free of harmful chemicals, and conducting rigorous scientific testing for guaranteed results. Leveraging Kareena Kapoor Khan’s widespread appeal, the Digital Video Campaign engages new generations of consumers, emphasizing the brand’s promise of delivering high-quality ingredients in their self-care essentials.

    “At St.Botanica, our core focus and commitment lies in using the world’s finest ingredients in our products, ensuring that our customers experience unparalleled quality and luxury in their haircare rituals. Our latest DVC and partnership with Kareena Kapoor Khan further enhances the essence of St.Botanica’s philosophy and strengthens our dedication to providing consumers with the very best in self-care,” stated Good Glamm Group Good Brands Co CEO Sukhleen Aneja.

    Expressing her excitement, actor and brand ambassador, Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “My association with St.Botanica has spanned for more than a year now, and during this time, I’ve wholeheartedly embraced the brand’s core philosophy. St.Botanica is dedicated to providing toxin-free products with meticulously created formulations featuring the world’s finest ingredients. My experience with the products and deep resonance with the brand’s values fuels my excitement to be a part of St.Botanica’s journey.”

  • Marvel Entertainment and Audible presents Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow

    Marvel Entertainment and Audible presents Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow

    Mumbai Audible, a leading producer and provider of premium audio content, has today announced the upcoming release of the third season of the Hindi Audible Original podcast series Marvel’s Wastelanders.

    The new season, Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow, launches on 8 November 2023, with Kareena Kapoor Khan as the voice of Black Widow/Helen Black and Masaba Gupta as Lisa Cartwright. Following the success of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord with Saif Ali Khan and the launch of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye with Jaideep Ahlawat and Prajakta Koli on 29 September, the six-season audio epic commences its third instalment. This season captures the spirit of celebrating strong female leads.

    Plot: Almost thirty years after The Day the Villains Won (aka V-Day), Helen Black (Kareena Kapoor Khan) arrives at her new apartment in The Onar, a 161-story apartment complex in what used to be Midtown Manhattan. Owned and operated by the U.S. American Secret Service S.H.I.E.L.D., The Onar has become the very embodiment of the dystopic wealth and inequality that’s engulfed New York City ever since V-Day. A collection of uber-rich families – including the media magnate Burge family – occupy the opulent penthouses in the DecaDomes, The Onar’s highest ten stories. Helen Black’s apartment is located in the much humbler ‘100 Block’. When her nosy neighbour Dr Brian Mizuno asks Helen (through the paper-thin walls) what brought her here, she cryptically alludes to “problems with an ex…”.

    On the same day that Helen moves into her apartment, Lisa Cartwright reports for her first day as a Junior Residential Security Analyst for Panopticog Solutions, a private security company hired by S.H.I.E.L.D. to monitor the residents of The Onar (without their knowledge or consent). Lisa is assigned to survey Helen’s corner of the 100 Block and quickly discovers that Helen Black is not at all who she says she is.

    Marvel’s Wastelanders is the first collaboration between Audible and Marvel Entertainment and will be released simultaneously in French, German, Hindi, Italian and Japanese in the respective countries as a global audio experience with top-quality production, featuring renowned and high-profile actors in the roles of Marvel’s legendary Super Heroes.

    More information on the premiere dates for subsequent seasons of the Marvel’s Wastelanders series, including Wolverine, Doom, and Marvel’s Wastelanders, will be announced at a later date. The six-season audio epic was originally launched as an English-language series in June 2021.

    The English language version of Marvel’s Wastelanders: Black Widow was written by Alex Delyle (Fear the Walking Dead), directed by Timothy Busfield (Thirtysomething, The West Wing), with sound design and original music by Daniel Brunelle (The Two Princes, Sandra).

  • Kareena Kapoor Khan urges ‘Roz Ke Healthy Steps’ for World Heart Day

    Kareena Kapoor Khan urges ‘Roz Ke Healthy Steps’ for World Heart Day

    Mumbai: This World Heart Day (29 September 2023) Saffola, the legacy brand synonymous with healthy living and heart health, joins hands with Kareena Kapoor Khan to urge India to prioritise their health by taking #RozKaHealthyStep.

    The Saffola 40 Under 40 campaign, a movement aimed at addressing the pressing issue of 60 ki bimaryiaan 40 mein by inspiring India to embrace healthier living, has already inspired over 25000 individuals to take the Saffola Lifestyle Score and choose a healthier lifestyle over the past eight weeks. To spread this message far and wide Saffola partnered with 40 young achievers and influencers, under 40 years of age, from diverse backgrounds who urged young India to take #RozKaHealthyStep towards a healthier lifestyle.

    As World Heart Day approaches, Saffola aims to make this movement even larger and who better than Kareena Kapoor Khan, a living example of someone who has seen immense success in her career along with being an advocate for living a healthy lifestyle, to inspire millions more to join this health movement. The brand has released a video featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, where she shares a powerful message with India about prioritizing their health.

    Kareena Kapoor Khan in her inimitable style emphasises how neglecting one’s health could lead to missing out on key opportunities to enjoy moments of joy that make up life. For instance, not being present to receive an award, missing out on your child’s school performance or being unable to accompany your parents on their special anniversary trip, all leading you to depend on others to stand in for you during life’s important occasions, all because your health is not supporting you. She goes on to emphasise that in the face of ’60 Ki Bimaariyaan 40 mein’, referring to the rising trend of lifestyle diseases among young Indians, people are missing out on special moments of happiness.

    Marico Ltd Somasree Bose Awasthi, Chief Marketing Officer, said, “The rising prevalence of lifestyle diseases among young Indians is a cause for concern, diseases that once happened at the age of 60 are now happening as early as 40. Hence, this World Heart Day, we want to remind everyone to take care of their health by eating right because if we truly want to enjoy moments of joy with our loved ones, we need to be healthy to be able to do so. We are proud to have partnered with Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is admired by millions, to encourage more and more people to take Roz Ke Healthy Steps and prevent 60 ki bimaariyaan in 40. As a health-centric brand, Saffola has always been committed to raising awareness about healthier living. With the Saffola 40 Under 40 initiative, our goal is to instil lasting habits that can enhance the lives of our consumers.”

    The campaign comes at a time when a lack of focus on health has led to a significant rise in lifestyle diseases like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes impacting young Indians. Conditions and health issues that were once commonly associated with individuals in their 60s are now affecting Indians much earlier, at the age of 40 and under.

    Start by checking your Saffola Lifestyle Score and Join the Movement today!

    Timesofindia

  • Springfit ropes in Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador

    Springfit ropes in Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Springfit has onboarded Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador. With a series of campaigns, the association aims to promote and make people aware of the importance of choosing the right mattress to ensure a peaceful sleep.

    She will be seen spearheading the multi-media campaigns spanning digital, and over-the-top platforms for the brand & raising awareness through direct consumer outreach.

    Speaking of this development, Springfit executive director Nitin Gupta said, “We are absolutely happy and excited to have Kareena Kapoor Khan on board as our brand ambassador for Springfit. We, as a brand firmly believe that the power of better sleep can rejuvenate you, uplift your mood, and act as a tonic for your overall wellbeing. We were exactly looking for a face who could identify with our motto and help us spread the right message among the masses of prioritizing sleep for your own good health. Khan is not only a youth icon but also a fitness enthusiast who believes that it is important to adopt a correct sleep pattern for a healthy state of mind”

    Commenting on the association, Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “Ensuring a good night’s sleep is important for our physical and mental wellbeing and there is a comforting feeling when you sink into a luxuriously designed mattress, which is designed just as per the need of our body requirement. A night of good sleep is an important part of my fitness routine and this is why I am thrilled to associate with Springfit Mattress, a brand that has been innovating sleep solutions through its range of mattresses, for over a decade. My power naps and peaceful night’s sleep have a new meaning now, all thanks to Springfit.”