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  • G-SHOCK’s 40th anniversary with ‘Shock The World’ Tour to be celebrated on 16 December

    G-SHOCK’s 40th anniversary with ‘Shock The World’ Tour to be celebrated on 16 December

    Mumbai: G-SHOCK, the trailblazing force in unbreakable watches, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the ‘Shock The World’ tour to India after a hiatus of 11 years. In collaboration with Vh1 Supersonic, the spectacular celebration of music, culture, and the indomitable G-SHOCK spirit is set to unfold in the vibrant city of Mumbai on 16 December 2023.

    In reaffirming our commitment to youth culture, G-SHOCK considers it a paramount mission to wholeheartedly support the flourishing endeavors of the younger generation. At the core of our values lies an unyielding commitment to foster the growth and success of the youth across various realms of real-life expression, encompassing music, sports, performing arts, street culture, and more. Through this steadfast resolve, we aim to be a catalyst for their achievements, contributing to and celebrating the dynamic spirit of youth culture.

    Since its inception in 2008, the ‘Shock The World’ tour has evolved into a global phenomenon, showcasing the dynamic fusion of street culture, music, and the unyielding G-SHOCK spirit. Over the years, it has hosted performers whose electrifying acts have left an everlasting impact on audiences across 34 countries. The ‘Shock The World’ global event, which took place recently in Tokyo, New York, Berlin, London, Shanghai and Bali, is set to conclude in Mumbai this December.

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    This December, G-SHOCK’s ‘Shock The World’ promises an unforgettable night celebrating the brand ethos of absolute toughness along with cultural and musical brilliance in Mumbai. Featuring awe-inspiring feats by the father of G-SHOCK, Kikuo Ibe, alongside headlining artists Krsna and Paradox and DJ sets by Kayan and OG Shez, the event is set to create a spectacle that resonates with the core values of G-SHOCK—toughness, resilience, and innovation. The brand will also be announcing the culmination of the first-ever team G-SHOCK in India as part of these momentous celebrations.

    Commenting on the unveiling for the G-SHOCK ‘Shock The World’ Tour in India, Casio India MD Hideki Imai said, “As the pioneering force behind unbreakable timepieces, G-SHOCK is thrilled to celebrate 40 iconic years of toughness by bringing back the electrifying ‘Shock The World’ tour to India after 11 long years, in collaboration with Vh1. The upcoming tour is poised to deliver a magnetic celebration spanning across some of the most definitive G-SHOCK models which have made history along with an amalgamation of the subcultures which it has inspired such as music, performing arts, street culture, all infused with the indomitable G-SHOCK spirit. This December, we are set to deliver an unforgettable night in Mumbai, featuring a curated experience with fascinating surprises that will bring our cherished audience closer to the iconic G-SHOCK spirit in a grander way.”

    Viacom18 LIVE business head Gaurav Mashruwala said, “We are thrilled to join forces with G-SHOCK ‘Shock The World’ Tour in India. In tandem with Viacom18 Live, known for creating magnificent experiential events like Vh1 Supersonic, this event blends the unparalleled energy of Viacom18 Live with the indomitable spirit of G-SHOCK. Together, we’re excited to redefine the very essence of time, and bring to Mumbai an experience that transcends the ordinary – a fusion of music and culture that resonates with fans and enthusiasts”.

    Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to witness and explore the iconic and limited-edition G-SHOCK timepieces from across the world at a specially curated zone, allowing them to get up close and personal with some of the most sought-after G-SHOCK creations.

    ‘Shock The World’ stands as a cultural fest embodying G-SHOCK’s values—absolute toughness, resilient spirit, and constant innovation. The tour’s return to the vibrant Indian landscape, in association with Vh1 Supersonic, promises a magnetic euphoria through an irresistible lineup of performances and carefully curated presentations.

    For all rap music and pop culture lovers, streetwear enthusiasts and G-SHOCK fans, get ready to roll and experience the time of your life with G-SHOCK! Register on the link below and secure your tickets for the ‘Shock The World’ Tour now!

    Registrations for the ‘Shock The World’ Tour are now live and can be accessed here: https://www.gosupersonic.in/gshock/

  • Paladin to theatrically release ‘India’s Daughter’ in US

    Paladin to theatrically release ‘India’s Daughter’ in US

    MUMBAI: Leslee Udwin’s documentary, India’s Daughter, will be released theatrically in the US by Paladin, with openings in New York and Los Angeles on 23 and 30 October respectively.

     

    India’s Daughter tells the story of the savage rape and eventual death of 23 year-old medical student, Jyoti Singh, in New Delhi in December of 2012, an event that shook the social fabric of the country — and the world — to the core. Udwin’s film was catapulted to global attention in March of this year when it was banned in India just two days before its scheduled broadcast. 

     

    Singh was a young physiotherapy student from a poor family in New Delhi, and a symbol of a 21 century India in which economic growth is expanding opportunity for women and men alike. With dreams of a career in medicine, she asked her parents to use her wedding dowry to pay for her education. Despite protest from the extended family, her parents willingly obliged and sold the family’s ancestral land to put her through school.

     

    On 26 December, 2012 she went to see Life of Pi with a male friend. When they boarded a private bus to return home, the young man was beaten senseless, and Singh was dragged to the rear of the bus and repeatedly gang raped. Her assailants brutalized her as they circled the city, injuring her internal organs, and ultimately eviscerating her with an iron rod. Miraculously, she survived for 13 days before her surgeons could do no more to save her. Her tragic death raised the fury of Indian women and men alike, and New Delhi saw an explosion of public outrage that resulted in a month of unprecedented mass street protests throughout the nation, and a government crackdown with water canons and tear-gas.

     

    In India’s Daughter, Udwin unspools the extraordinary story of Singh and her forward-thinking family, while also probing the culture of rape and the psyche of her attackers. One of the film’s most astonishing scenes is a confession by one of the perpetrators, filmed in prison, that provides crucial insight into the mindset of the men who committed the rape, and explores the wider dynamics of a patriarchal society and culture which seeds violence against women.

     

    Following its debut in Great Britain earlier this year, and presentations at festivals and conferences throughout the world,India’s Daughter has become a source of considerable controversy, with some advocates calling it essential viewing and a film that can spark change for women in India and worldwide, while others criticise it for giving a megaphone to the rapists’ point of view, for bringing shame upon India, ignoring the Indian women’s movement, and violating the rights of both the victim and the accused. For bearing witness to the truth about rape in global society Udwin was honored as a New York Times 2015 Woman of Impact, and won the prestigious Anna Lindh Human Rights Award for her groundbreaking work in advancing the rights of women.

     

    India’s Daughter is directed and produced by Udwin. Co-producer is Dibang and associate producers are Riddhi Jha and Frieda Pinto. Executive Producer is Nick Fraser. Editor is Anuradha Singh with original music by Krsna. Sound Designer is Resul Pookutty, CAS MPSE and story editor is Rob Ritchie. Shot on location in Delhi, India.