Malaika Arora, Madhu Chopra and Isha Kopikkar grace the grand launch of beauty pageant Queen of the World India, meant to empower women
Malaika Arora, Madhu Chopra and Isha Kopikkar grace the grand launch of a one of its kind inclusive beauty pageant Queen of the World India
Today was d-day where Queen of the World Pageant India was launched by Katrina Marie Spagonletti and Malaika Arora along with an array of other popular names in the industry. Founded by former Mrs. World Alice Lee, the beauty pageant aims to do away with stereotypes that hinder the participation at pageants for many, making QOTW an inclusive open to all platform that empowers women. The beauty pageant recognizes the true queens of the world and that is what makes it one of its kind of a beauty pageant and aims to encourage women to follow their dreams no matter what their age.
Leading the launch event from the front was the India Director of QOTW, Urmimala Boruah. A former Mrs. India Galaxy 2019, she is the founder and CEO of Stay fit with Urmi, and has been training women as a coach for over 2 decades now.
The grand launch at Sahara Star was an absolute success where Urmimala, along with the chief guests made an announcement about the delegates for all 4 divisions of the pageant – The winner of the pageant will be further representing India at Queen of the World in USA, scheduled for March 2022.
Chief guest Malaika, got talking about the event to the press and said, ”I think every women should get the title of Queen of the World. I am really happy to crown the QOTW, I really like the title. I think the change is a very important change as the pageants earlier were for single, unmarried women, but now, there are so many contests meant for women who are working, or married, etc. I think this is a much needed change and it should go on.”
Director of QOTW India, Urmimala said, ”Our pageant allows an 18 year old to participate but also allows a grandmother to participate, so it is all about inclusivity and diversity. It is a platform to get women from all walks of life to come together to be real queens.”
About the event, Isha said, ”I think this is a very nice initiative that has now launched in India and it will give an opportunity to many talented women to participate and it is a really great and commendable initiative. And it is not just about beauty or the exterior, it is also about how they have contributed towards the society, there are doctors, etc, so there are people from all walks of life, which is why it is about beauty and brains and service, how they have served mankind and humanity. A woman has a lot of qualities which haven’t been acknowledged, she can manage her home and also go out and do her job, so everyone is now finally becoming aware through such platforms that they have this ability.”
Dr. Madhu Chopra, who also graced the event, says, ”I want to congratulate Urmi for launching this platform. I think that the format talks about not just glamour and beauty but also diversity and inclusivity.”
Also present at the event today were Isha Kopikkar, Dr. Madhu Chopra, and some special guests like Shilpa Bhagat, Vishwa Gulati, Benafsha, among others.
By Sunder M
Grand Fashion & Award Show “Mr. & Miss India SG 2021” by Sneha Gogoi
Arshi Khan, Payal Ghosh, Dev Sharma, Shahbaz Khan were the guests, Shalini Singh and Prateek Saluja were the winners
A spectacular fashion show “Mr and Miss India SG 2021” and award show was organized by Miss Sneha Gogoi at the five star Hotel Orchid in Mumbai,
where a fair of film stars took place. The showstoppers were Payal Gogoi and Fairy Priya Ahmed, who looked glamorous in beautiful costumes. Bollywood’s best actor Shahbaz Khan was also present on this occasion.
Guests present on the occasion included Arshi Khan, Nikita Rawal, Malvi Malhotra, Hrishika Kandhari, Payal Ghosh, Akash Dadlani,
Arshi Khan, Kirti Verma, Rushad Rana, Dev Sharma, Salman Sheikh, Debojit Bhattacharjee, Payal Gogoi, Keshu Priya Rai. The names of Fairy Priya Ahmed, Priyanka Singh, Prateek Saluja, Shalini Singh are notable. The director of this show was Deepak Chaturvedi.
Shalini Singh and Prateek Saluja were the winners of Mr & Miss India SG 2021. Female winner Shalini Singh was crowned by Vasant Bhandari (BTFW for Ultra).
Let us tell you that the associate partner of Mr and Miss India SG 2021 was Kalpesh Mehta (Asilo Entertainment). He thanked all the guests who came here and extended many 
congratulations and best wishes to the winners. Also, Kalpesh Mehta said that all the contestants participating in this show are very talented and skilful, participating in such a show is a big achievement in itself. He praised this initiative of Sneha Gogoi.
Let us tell you that Sneha Gogoi organized this unique fashion show and ramp walk where new talents got an opportunity to showcase their talent. New talents were honoured and nurtured. There was confidence in all the contestants.
All the guests who came here extended their best wishes to Sneha Gogoi and said that the efforts of Sneha are praise worthy.
Talking to the media here, Shahbaz Khan said, “many congratulations to Sneha Gogoi”, she did such a great event. It was a beautiful evening. Many people were awarded and there was a ramp walk.
It is worth noting that in this successful fashion show, Kids Showstopper was Little Bollywood Celebrity Actress Riva Arora. The hospitality partner of Mr and Miss India SG 2021 was Amit Sajjan Kumar Gupta. 
Nikhil Thakkar and Kamlesh Thakkar were also associated with this. Rahul Shukla (Midday) was also present here. The show was presented by Sneha’s Fashion & Fusion with fashion 
choreographer Siddharth Burman and make-up and hairstylist Nisha Desai. Wasim Siddiqui and Najma Shaikh (Fame Media) played the responsibility of event management and PR
By Sunder M
Wedding Bliss- A rendezvous with premium couture, jewellery and trousseau spearheaded by Simran Sapra and Sonia Chawla
Inaugurated by Mr Bhai Jagtap, Indian Politician and member of India National Congress & Lubeina Shahpurwala, chairperson of Ficci Flo mumbai team
Featuring Couture Designer- Olga, Jiya by Veer Design Studio, Kadhuwa Banaras by Abhilasha, Poddar, Sid n Vani, Reya Purohit, Priya’s, Bobby Creation, Raps Creation, Blush Pink, Sassy Atelier, Yemmi Shah, Preety’s
Nona’s Exclusif- New Delhi, Yellow Blossom, Thoda Drama, House of Jama, Rayz, Label Azure, House of Aayat, Mayu Kothari, Adva Chikan Emporium, Monali S, Neena Patial Design House, Label Azure, Charlotte Britto, Bids Collection, Arya khushi, Trab life
Featuring Jewellers- The Cappuccino, Collection, Razwada Jewels, Maya Sanghavi Jewels, Seth Pannalal Jewellers, Moti Impex, Goldsmith, Gehna, Soham Creation, Sphere Jewellery, Renuka Fine Jewellery, Tvisha jewelz, Rekkha Jhewels, Rumi Diamonds, Lime Light Lab Grown Diamonds, White rock jewellerya
The exhibition saw the presence of who’s who of Mumbai Manali Jagtap, Ashok Jagtap, Nagma,
7th October, 2021 in Mumbai – A premium bridal and jewellery exhibition offering meticulously curated shows, having a bridal couture collection, bespoke jewelry with a comprehensive experience of more than 15 years. A one-stop shopping destination for brides, bridesmaids, and people who love shopping!
The two-day extravaganza gathers together selective couture designers and jewelers from all around India, the diversity in the collections at its peak with the latest trends to offer from pret, bridal couture, jewelry, trousseau, wedding planners to décor and gifting solutions.
Selective designers from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Ludhiana, and India offer their creative and unique collection all under one roof to give the visitors a memorable and unique shopping experience roof.
Simran Sapra and Sonia Chawla quote saying”Festival and wedding season is just round the corner and what better way to bring in the season with a wardrobe change. We have couture designers and jewellers and from all over India with each presenting something different from the other. We bring India to you”
Venue- Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai
Time- 10:00 am- 8:00 pm
By Anthony Fernandis
अभिनेत्री पल्लवी पाटीलला स्वच्छतेची खूप आवड आहे. खरं तर, स्वच्छतेची आवड ही चांगली समजली जाते. पण अती स्वच्छतेची आवड एक प्रकारची OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) गणली जाते. अभिनेत्री पल्लवी पाटीलला अशा पध्दतीने स्वच्छतेची OCD आहे, हे 15 ऑगस्टला रिलीज होणा-या ‘गोंद्या आला रे’ ह्या वेबमालिकेच्या चित्रीकरणावेळी समोर आलं.
‘गोंद्या आला रे’मध्ये ‘दुर्गाबाई दामोदर चापेकर’ ह्या भूमिकेत पल्लवी पाटील दिसणार आहे. अभिनेत्री पल्लवी पाटील ह्याविषयी म्हणते, “आमच्या वेबसीरिजचे शुटिंग भोरमध्ये झाले आहे. भोरमधल्या गावातल्या लहान घरांमध्ये जाऊन आम्ही चित्रीकरण केले. पुर्वीच्या बायका पायात चप्पल न घालता चालायच्या. त्यामुळे मलाही दिग्दर्शक अंकुर काकतकरने अनवाणीच राहायला सांगितले होते. त्याला वास्तववादी चित्रीकरण करायचे असल्याने तो मला दिवसभर सेटवरही तसेच फिरायला सांगायचा.”
ती पूढे सांगते, “जुन्या घरांमध्ये आम्ही चित्रीकरण करत असल्याने तिथे अर्थातच माती होती. आणि मला स्वच्छतेची OCD असल्याकारणाने जरा चालले की, पाय खराब होतात, असे वाटून मी लगेच पाय धुवायचे. हे चुकीचे आहे, हे जाणूनही माझे असे वागणे, एक अख्खा दिवस चालले. पण मग दुस-या दिवशी मी पायाकडे दुर्लक्ष करायचा निश्चय केला, आणि दिवसभर तशीच राहिले. मग हळूहळू मातीत अनवाणी फिरायचा प्रयत्न केला.” पल्लवी म्हणते, “खरं तर, आम्हा आजच्या जनरेशनला समानतेची शिकवण असल्याने, मला सुरूवातीला तर ‘बायकांनी चप्पल घालायची नाही.’ हेच स्वत:ला मुश्कीलीने पटवून द्यावं लागलं. चित्रीकरणाअगोदर फोटोशूटच्यावेळी माझे पती झालेल्या भूषण प्रधानला चप्पल घालायची होती. आणि मला चप्पल न घालताच उभे राहायचे होते. त्यावेळीही स्त्रीवादी मनाला आवर घालावा लागला. पण विविध भूमिका वास्तववादीपणे रंगवणं, हे आमचं कामचं आहे. आणि मला विश्वास आहे, की, मी साकारलेली दुर्गाबाई रसिकांना आवडेल.”
The 15th Annual Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2019 widely known as the Oscars of the jewellery industry, held its GRAND JURY MEET showcasing India’s top nominated jewellery creations at Jade Ballroom, Sahara Star, Mumbai. At the Grand Jury Meet, a panel of eminent juror unveiled top-rated unique, creative and innovative designs from some of the most reputable jewellery houses across the country.
The Jury Panel included Perizaad Zorabian (Actor), Isha Koppikar Narang (Actress), Tanishaa Mukerji (Actress), Namrata Baruwa Shroff (Interior Architect), Ananya Banerjee (Celebrity Chef, YouTuber and Artist), Schauna Chauhan (Entrepreneur), Rina Dhaka (Designer) and Laleh Busheri (Entrepreneur).
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Pic 1 – Laleh Busheri (Entrepreneur), ), Ananya Banerjee (Celebrity Chef, YouTuber and Artist), Shauna Chauhan (Entrepreneur) Rina Dhaka (Designer) at the Grand Jury Meet of 15th Annual Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2019
Pic 2 – Perizaad Zorabian (Actor) at the Grand Jury Meet of 15th Annual Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2019
Pic 3 – Namrata Baruwa Shroff (Interior Architect) at the Grand Jury Meet of 15th Annual Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2019
Pic 4 – Namrata Baruwa Shroff (Interior Architect), Perizaad Zorabian (Actor) at the Grand Jury Meet of 15th Annual Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2019
Pic 5 – Laleh Busheri (Entrepreneur), ), Ananya Banerjee (Celebrity Chef, YouTuber and Artist), Tanishaa Mukerji (Actress), Namrata Baruwa Shroff (Interior Architect), Rina Dhaka (Designer),
Perizaad Zorabian (Actor) at the Grand Jury Meet of 15th Annual Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2019
Pic 6 – Tanishaa Mukerji (Actress) at the Grand Jury Meet of 15th Annual Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2019
Pic 7 – Isha Koppikar Narang (Actress) at the Grand Jury Meet of 15th Annual Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2019
Pic 8 -Isha Koppikar Narang (Actress) Tanishaa Mukerji (Actress) at the Grand Jury Meet of 15th Annual Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2019
Pic 9 -Isha Koppikar Narang (Actress) at the Grand Jury Meet of 15th Annual Fura Retail Jeweller India Awards 2019
In attendance for the opening bell ringing were Boman Irani ,Ravi Sheth of GE Shipping , Rachana Bhusari ,Vice President NSE and chairman Nishant Mahimtura with Aman Gangji. The event was an early morning affair which winded off with refreshments after the NSE opening bell ringing ceremony. 
‘बालक पालक’ सिनेमाने सिनसृष्टीत पदार्पण करणा-या प्रथमेश परबला ह्या सिनेमानंतर विशु नाव पडलं. तर ‘टाइमपास’ रिलीज झाल्यावर प्रथमेशला त्याचे चाहते दगडु म्हणू लागले. आता प्रथमेशला त्याची ‘टकाटक’ फिल्म रिलीज झाल्यावर त्याचे चाहते ह्या चित्रपटातल्या भूमिकेच्या नावाने हाक मारू लागलेत. प्रथमेश परब आता जिथे जाईल तिथे त्याला ‘ठोक्या’ अशी हाक ऐकायला येते. प्रथमेश ह्याविषयी म्हणतो, “माझ्या सिनेमाला लोकांचा चांगला प्रतिसाद मिळाल्याने आता सोशल मीडियावरून भरभरून प्रतिक्रिया येऊ लागल्यात. सिनेमा रिलीज झाल्यावर मी त्याविषयीच्या प्रतिक्रिया जाणून घ्यायला महाराष्ट्रातल्या वेगवेगळ्या भागात फिरलो. पूर्वी कुठेही दिसलो, तर फॅन्स ए दगडु अशी हाक मारत आता ठोक्या म्हणू लागलेत. “
प्रथमेश म्हणतो, “विशु काय दगडु काय किंवा ठोक्या काय .. ह्या सर्व भूमिकांचं क्रेडिट अर्थातच माझ्या त्या-त्या सिनेमाच्या लेखक-दिग्दर्शकांचं आहे. सध्या ठोक्या लोकांना आवडतोय. ठोक्या सारखा आपल्याला एक मित्र असावा, असं प्रत्येक मुलाला आणि मुलीला वाटतंय, हे ह्या भूमिकेचं यश आहे. खरं तर ठोक्या सिनेमाचा हिरोच आहे. पण तो कुठेही हिरोसारखा न वागता वावरल्याने प्रेक्षकांना आपलासा वाटतो. “ प्रथमेशसाठी हा सिनेमा पाहायला जाणा-यांची संख्या जास्त आहे. त्याविषयी विचारल्यावर प्रथमेश म्हणाला, “हो, अशा प्रतिक्रिया सध्या सोशल मीडियावर मी सुध्दा वाचतो आहे. डोक्याला जाम लावायचा ह्यामध्ये माझा एक सीन आहे. तो पाहताना, प्रेक्षकांची हसता हसता अक्षरश: मुरकुंडी वळते. ह्यामध्ये माझा एकही संवाद नसतानाही प्रेक्षकांनी हा सीन उचलून धरलाय.” प्रथमेशचा ह्या सिनेमामध्ये एक मोनोलॉगही आहे. अनेक चाहते ह्या मोनोलॉगची तुलना प्यार का पंचनामा फिल्ममधल्या अभिनेता कार्तिक आर्यनच्या मोनोलॉगशी करतायत. प्रथमेश म्हणतो, “माझ्या मोनोलॉगवर चाहत्यांच्या तर प्रतिक्रिया येतच आहेत. पण फिल्ममेकर गोविंद निहलानी ह्यांनी जेव्हा ही फिल्म पाहिली. तेव्हा त्यांनी मला शाबासकी देत म्हटलं होतं की, हा टकाटक मधला सर्वोत्तम सीन आहे. त्यांच्यासारख्या मोठ्या फिल्ममेकर कडून ही कौतुकाची थाप मिळणं, भाग्याचंच आहे. “
शिवानी सुर्वेची बिग बॉसमध्ये पून्हा एकदा एन्ट्री झाली आहे. बिग बॉसच्या दूस-या पर्वात दणक्यात एन्ट्री घेऊन बिग बॉसच्या यंदाच्या सिझनमधला पहिला महिना गाजवणारी शिवानी आपल्या प्रकृतीच्या कारणास्तव बिग बॉसमधून बाहेर पडली होती. पण आता पूर्ण बरी झालेली शिवानी सुर्वे बिग बॉसमध्ये शुक्रवारी परतलीय.
बिग बॉसच्या घरात पुनरागमन केलेल्या शिवानीची एन्ट्री नाट्यमय अंदाजात झाली. बिग बॉसमध्ये परतताना शिवानीने बिग बॉसमधल्या इतर स्पर्धकांसाठी पेस्ट्रीज आणल्या. घरच्यांनीही तिचे हसतमुखाने स्वागत केले. परतताना मात्र शिवानी कन्टेस्टंट म्हणून नाही, तर घरातली पाहूणी बनून आलेली आहे.
शिवानीची एन्ट्री जशी बिग बॉसच्या घरच्यांसाठी आनंददायी होती तशीच तिच्या चाहत्यांसाठीही हा सुखद आश्चर्याचा धक्का होता. शिवानीच्या चाहत्यांनी कलर्स मराठीच्या पेजवर आपल्या भरघोस प्रतिक्रियांनी आपला आनंद व्यक्त केला आहे. ‘वेलकम बॅक’ , ‘शिवानी परत आली’, ‘वाघीण परत आलीये’ अश्या भरपूर शुभेच्छांचा वर्षाव सातत्याने सोशल मीडियावर होत आहे.
सूत्रांच्या अनुसार, शिवानी ही बिग बॉसच्या यंदाच्या पर्वातली खूप स्ट्राँग स्पर्धक होती. ती बिग बॉसमध्ये असावी, असं बिग बॉस पाहणा-या अनेक प्रेक्षकांचे मत होते. शिवानीला प्रकृतीच्या कारणास्तव बाहेर पडायला लागल्यावर अनेक चाहत्यांची निराशा झाली होती. तशा प्रतिक्रियाही सातत्याने प्रेक्षक नोंदवत होते. आता बिग बॉसमध्ये शिवानीची पून्हा एन्ट्री झाल्यावर हा खेळ नक्कीच अधिक मजेशीर होत जाणार आहे. हे विकेन्डच्या वारमधून लक्षात आलंच आहे. सध्या बिग बॉसमध्ये खूप मत-मतांतरं होत आहे. नवे ग्रुप बनत आहेत. अशावेळी आता शिवानीच्या एन्ट्रीने हा शो खूप मनोरंजक होईल यात शंका नाही.
Brimming with energy, the beady eyed Ms India Tourism Universal 2019 – Kalpana Brahmbhatt revealed that the secret of her everlasting beauty is due to her being spiritual and regular practice of Yoga.Speaking to the media persons at a prestigious club in Andheri West on Saturday the 13th of July, Kalpana Brahmbhatt is a single mother who is into Fashion Designing and Beauty Care.
“Despite being a blessed mother of 2 children, I still feel that I have ample energy and drive in me and am always craving to do something new. It is to the credit of BloomFair Production company who has supported me all throughout my journey,” says Kalpana who is all set to represent India as the Miss South India Elegance at the prestigious Ms Universal 2019 pageant which is to be held in Mexico from 1 to 8 August.
“I am usually the shy sort of a person and this is my first brush with the media and therefore I thank the Bollywood media for being so nice with me,” mentioned Brahmbhatt who is also into Tarot Reading and Pam Reader. Her son is with an Event Management Company and the daughter is pursuing her MBA.
When asked about the secret of such enthusiasm in her, she said, “I am a fitness freak and practice Yoga, Gym, Swimming and Meditation which gives me the confidence and will power to fight against all odds. I owe my success to my mother who has imbibed our Gujarati culture and values. My mother is my pillar of strength.
When asked whether she was nervous? She promptly replied, “Not much. I would be lying if I just mentioned that I am not nervous at all. Since I am much into spirituality, I have learnt that winning and losing is a part of life. I am prepared for any result. May the best contestant win…. And I feel it within me that I am the best!”
