Tag: Manish Chopra

  • Sabyasachi clicks with Tata CLiQ Luxury for first digital jewellery boutique

    Sabyasachi clicks with Tata CLiQ Luxury for first digital jewellery boutique

    MUMBAI: When couture royalty meets digital luxury, the sparkle goes online. In a move that marries Calcutta craftsmanship with cutting-edge e-commerce, Sabyasachi Calcutta has teamed up with Tata CLiq Luxury to launch its first-ever digital jewellery boutique in India, going live on 21 August 2025.

    The online store will showcase the largest selection of Sabyasachi Fine Jewellery ever available on a digital platform all crafted in 18 carat gold and brimming with the house’s hallmark blend of heritage and modernity. From the regal Royal Bengal Heritage Gold Collection, flaunting the Bengal Tiger insignia and the signature mangalsutra, to the VVS-VS EF diamond-studded Royal Bengal Diamond Collection, each piece wears its opulence lightly.

    Pearl lovers can swoon over the Royal Bengal Pearl Series featuring natural, cultured, and South Sea pearls, while nature takes centre stage in the Sunderbans Collection, inspired by flora and fauna. Contemporary icons include the lacquer-accented Tiger Stripe and Shalimar collections, alongside the dazzling Tiger Eye group. The line-up spans earrings, pendants, bracelets, and rings everyday elegance with a luxury twist.

    The partnership promises a personalised shopping experience, with trained experts guiding buyers through their perfect pick whether it’s a wedding heirloom, a statement gift, or a piece of self-indulgence.

    For Tata CLiq Luxury, it’s a strategic gem. “We’re bringing one of India’s most iconic brands to discerning consumers nationwide, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities,” said Tata CLiq CEO Gopal Asthana. “It’s about redefining fine jewellery for the digital era.”

    Sabyasachi Mukherjee himself calls the collection “refined, rooted, timeless” and grounded in value, not just aspiration. Sabyasachi CEO Manish Chopra adds that the online launch bridges the gap between atelier and living room, letting a new generation experience the brand’s integrity and craftsmanship firsthand.

    With this debut, luxury is no longer just on the high street, it’s in your browser, ready to be delivered with all the sparkle, soul, and story Sabyasachi is known for.

  • Facebook introduces official music videos in India

    Facebook introduces official music videos in India

    New Delhi: Facebook today introduced official music videos on the platform and launched a new Music destination on Facebook Watch in India, to allow people to view their favorite music videos and come together through music.

    You will now be able to discover, enjoy, and interact with today’s top-charting tracks to old catalog favorites across various music genres on Facebook.

    Manish Chopra, Director, and Head of Partnerships, Facebook India, said, “Over the past year, we have been working with partners in the Indian music industry to build the foundation of a music video experience for our consumers, and are thrilled to launch official music videos on the platform. We will continue to find opportunities to add more unique social sharing experiences and bring music into the ways people share and connect on Facebook".

    Official music videos on Facebook will create new social experiences that go beyond just watching the video. On Facebook, you will be able to discover new artists and tracks through social sharing, clicking through to a song [from a Music Sticker / Music Video] shared to a friend’s story or a post in News Feed. Without leaving Facebook, you can connect with and learn more about an artist and their creative ambitions, watch the story behind their music on their Page, a label page  and connect through real-time interactions on Facebook Live.

    The music video experience on Facebook is available in India, Thailand, and the US, and you’ll be able to watch your favorites from the country’s top music labels – T -Series Music, Zee Music Company, and Yash Raj Films.

    How to access Music Videos on Facebook:

    Facebook has made it easier to find and discover music videos on its platform. You can access the videos in different ways, including:

    Music Destination on Facebook Watch where you can explore music videos by genre, artist, or mood, as well as theme-based playlists like “Top Bollywood”, “Top Artists,” among others. The music destination on Facebook Watch is available on iOS and Android mobile devices and will be available on desktop soon.

    You can also access and discover music videos directly on your News Feed allowing friends and family to share their favorite music, or through Search. 

  • Filmfare Awards to simulcast on Facebook globally

    Filmfare Awards to simulcast on Facebook globally

    MUMBAI: Worldwide Media, India’s leading lifestyle and entertainment content company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Facebook for its iconic Filmfare Awards Franchise. The year-long partnership will provide exclusive non-linear digital simulcast partnership to the entire Filmfare awards franchise including Filmfare Hindi, Filmfare Marathi, Filmfare South, Filmfare Punjabi and Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards in 2020.

    Kickstarting the association with 65th Amazon Filmfare Awards, the awards show will simulcast on February 16 at 9.00pm on Filmfare’s official Facebook page, in addition to red carpet highlights, backstage footage, special moments and best of Filmfare archive content, that will be exclusively available digitally on Facebook and Instagram. 

    Ensuring enhanced reach and innovative content, 65-year old iconic Bollywood awards, will now harness the global reach of social media. Speaking about its partnership with Facebook, Worldwide Media CEO Deepak Lamba said, “Filmfare Awards has for a while now been clear market leader in audience reach and engagement driven by our TV coverage, leveraging our large digital and social platforms, and via extensive news reportage by the TOI group. We are also excited because we will leverage the various FB tools to drive like-minded communities of Bollywood buffs to discuss, debate and enjoy topics and content of similar interest levels. It will enable them to talk about the world of movies, favourite stars and artists all year around, centered around exciting content that the Filmfare team creates.” 

    “Social media is revolutionizing the way audiences discover, consume and share entertainment content. We have seen people form some of the most vibrant global communities around their favorite movies and stars on Facebook and Instagram. We are excited to partner with Filmfare to bring exclusive and engaging videos, photos and more for people on our platforms.” added Facebook India director and head of partnerships Manish Chopra.

    As part of #FilmfareOnFB this year, Filmfare has launched its official Facebook group “All Things Filmfare'', where fans from around the world can relive iconic moments of the Filmfare legacy and can discuss their favorite Filmfare moments. Fans can also join in on the #FilmfareOnFB buzz. This year, over 30 creators will also join in the pre-Filmfare anticipation, talking about their favorite Filmfare moments, of which five creators will get to be on the Filmfare Red Carpet and backstage, to create exclusive content for Facebook and Instagram.

  • Zovi.com launches app for Android phones and tablets

    Zovi.com launches app for Android phones and tablets

    MUMBAI: After launching a shopping application built specifically for Windows 8 based PCs and tablets, e-tailer Zovi.com has now introduced the Zovi.com Android App for mobile phones and tablets.

    Through the app, users can view the entire Zovi.com catalogue on an intuitive interface and buy immediately with simplified checkout process using the Cash On Delivery option. Users will be updated directly through the app about new launches and will not miss any offer. In addition, there will be exclusive offers available for users who shop on the app. Customers can enjoy privileged customer service as the app can connect the users directly with the Zovi.com customer help line.
    Zovi.com CEO Manish Chopra said, "The launch of the Zovi Android app is in line with our plans to be mobile ready and to capitalise on the m-commerce potential for Zovi.com."

  • Zovi.com unveils its first TV commercial – ‘Get smart about style’

    NEW DELHI: Online shopping portal Zovi.com has launched its first TV commercial – ‘Get Smart About Style‘, highlighting the site as the destination for the widest range of clothing and fashion accessories for men and women.

    Targeted at value and quality seeking shopping enthusiasts across the country in the age bracket of 20 to 35 years, Zovi.com‘s new campaign emphasizes ‘Get smart about style‘ which communicates the essence of Zovis mission of simplifying fashion and lifestyle to fulfill the aspirations of people, online.

    Conceptualised in a story-telling format, the TVC is designed in a way that the audience realises that it‘s possible to get fashionably transformed with Zovi.com. The campaign highlights situations in which the protagonists are able to fulfill their fashion and lifestyle needs by getting the stylish and effortlessly cool clothing at affordable prices. The TVC is being created in 3 languages – Hinglish, Tamil, Telugu to cater to multiple regional demographics while having a national appeal.

    Commenting on the commercial, Manish Chopra, CEO Zovi.com, said, “Zovi‘s mission has always been of simplifying fashion and fulfilling the aspirations of our consumers at the click of a mouse. This commercial is reflective of our deep focus of making our consumers look good and making the process very convenient. It also talks about the fact that we have the option of cash on delivery and also an extremely fair exchange policy. This commercial marks the beginning of our advertising campaign which I‘m sure will make an impact on the audience.”

    The campaign has been developed by JWT for Zovi.com. The campaign will roll out across the country, through various TV channels to drive awareness and encourage consumers to look for unmatched range and variety on Zovi.com

    The ad is set against the backdrop of a class reunion where a group of women are discussing that there all the guys from their class look really bad now. Suddenly, a very smartly dressed guy appears and catches the attention of all the women. The women fail to recognize him and it is only when he comes and refreshes their memory about the fact that he used to be a geek called Gautam is when they realize who he is.

    They ask him if the credit of this fantastic transformation should be given to his wife. He then turns around and says that it‘s all thanks to Zovi.com.