How Aishwarya Rai Bachchan transformed her looks in 'Sarbjit'

Director Omung Kumar share on how he transformed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Sarbjit

National Award-winning director Omung Kumar’s upcoming biopic ‘Sarbjit’ starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadda and Darshan Kumar has already created quite a buzz amongst fans courtesy it’s emotionally moving posters.  

The film will be narrated through Sarbjit’s sister Dalbir Kaur’s eyes who went door to door, knocking for her brother’s justice and freedom for 23 yrs.

Opening up on the look of his lead actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the director shared that one of his biggest challenge was to make Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ‘not’ look like Aishwarya in Sarbjit. With that thought he decided to start the film with the final look and recalls that when the actress looked into the mirror to see a woman with grey hair, wrinkles and glasses staring back, even she exclaimed in amazement for her unbelievable appearance.

Talking about it further he said, “Maybe one day I will make a film that will showcase the beautiful woman Ash is, but Sarbjit was a film that went beyond looks and glamour to focus on grit. My biggest triumph was when fans came to the Wagah Border or the India Gate for Ash’s autograph and failing to recognize her, would start looking around for her,” he laughs.

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It’s a wrap for ‘Sarbjit’

Omung Kumar's much talked about biopic 'Sarbjit' finally wrapped up it's shooting on Wednesday 23rd March, 2016 .The movie has completed its shooting schedule and is gearing up for release on 20th May. Setting a record of shooting the film in just 52 days,the cast and crew are currently rejoicing with a sigh of relief. Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadda and Darshan Kumar, Sarbjit portrays the life story of Sarbjit Singh, an Indian farmer who who was convicted of terrorism and spying in Pakistan.

Since it was a biopic, the director Omung Kumar chose real locations which were related to Sarbjit Singh's life. Commencing their shoot journey with a set created in Mumbai of a Pakistani jail , to shooting at Palghar, the beautiful   Golden Temple to the mesmerizing small villages of Punjab, the locations had a varying range. Kick starting it schedule in December 2015, the makers completed the shoot smoothly in the planned 52 days. 

Producer Sandeep  Singh say's "To make a film is a team effort, and when everyone in the team is equally passionate about the subject in hand there's hardly anything unachievable. To pull of such a demanding film in 52 days is the result of this passion and dedication.

The film is slated for release on 20th May worldwide and will be premiered at the prominent Cannes Festival in May. 

Producer: Vashu Bhagnani, Bhushan Kumar, Sandeep Singh, Omung Kumar, Deepshikha Deshmukh and Krishan Kumar, Creative Director: Sandeep Singh; Co-Producers: Ajay Kapoor, Priya Gupta, Vanita Omung Kumar, Rajessh Singh; Director of Photography: Kiran Deohans;  Screenplay: Utkarshini Vashishtha and Rajesh Beri, Dialogue: Utkarshini Vashishtha; Chief Marketing Head: Vinod Bhanushali; Production Designer: Vanita Omung Kumar; Editor: Rajesh G Pandey, Costume: Shaahid Amir & Neetu Singh, Music: Amaal Malik, Shail-Pritesh, Lyrics: Rashmi Virag, Turaz, Sandeep Singh; Sound: Kunal Parikshit, Choreographer: Vishnu Deva, Media Head: Archana Sadanand (Imagesmiths),Casting Director: Shruti & Parag, Action Director: Pradyumna Kumar Swain (PK)-- 

The Action Jacksons of 2015

A list of girls who played tough characters in their films released in the year gone by.

Taapsee Pannu in ‘Baby’

The talented actress amused the audiences with her breath-taking action sequence in the film ‘Baby’. The actress played an Indian spy part of a covered mission. She was seen in a tough role.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in ‘Jazba’

The blue eyed actress was seen doing some action moves in her film ‘Jazba’. She played a single mother and lawyer by profession whose daughter gets kidnapped. The actress blown us with her power packed performance.

Deepika in ‘Bajirao Mastani’

Deepika Padukone played a warrior princess in the film. She gazed the silver screen when used swords to shed some blood in the action sequences. The actress truly lived up to her character making her fans go gaga over her performance.

Amy Jackson in ‘Singh is Bliing’
Amy Jackson did some kick-ass action stunts in her film ‘Singh is Bling’. The actress who was seen opposite the Khiladi Kumar surprised us with her action moves. The actress who looked delicate also kicked lot of butts proving her versatility as an actor.

Anushka Sharma in NH10

Anushka Sharma stunned the audiences by her thriller film ‘NH10′. The actress who played a corporate lady, meets with some mishap events which make her do some serious thrilling action moves. The actress was highly appreciated for her role in the film.

These beauties definitely know to kick some butts!

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Aishwarya follows Karwa Chauth ritual religiously

Aishwarya follows Karwa Chauth ritual religiously

It was the traditional festival of Karva Chauth on Friday and just like the other Indian women, the Bachchan Bahu, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also followed this ritual religiously.

Insipite of being away from home and being busy in the shoot of her upcoming movie Ae Dil Hai Muskhil in London, this rooted actress followed this auspicious festival.

An insider informs that the diva was quite determined to follow every single detail attached to the festival. The actress had observed a fast and broke it only after the arrival of the loving husband, who had specially flew down to acknowledge his wife’s efforts and be the caring one.

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Jazbaa – Movie review

A captivating crime-thriller

Rating: ***

An edgy thriller based on the South Korean film Seven Days (2007) that is pacy with a taut screenplay, yet there are a few over dramatic scenes which seem a little out of place.

It is replete with one liners. Like this one, “Rishton mein Bharosa aur mobile mein network na ho toh log gama khelne lagte hein.”

Jazbaa is about Anuradha Verma, the iron lady, who melts down when her daughter is abducted by the kidnappers who want Anuradha to take up the case to represent a rapist killer who is convicted of murder. Her school friend is the just suspended Inspector Yohan a competent, crafty cop who is besieged with allegations of corruption by his higher ups.

Anuradha manages anticipatory bail for Yohan, who plays a significant role, supporting her, in tracking down the kidnapped girl.

Aishwarya Rai overacts, she is too loud in her dialogues and more so in her body language.

The film is saved by superlative performances by Irrfan Khan, Shabana Azmi and Jackie Shroff.

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http://www.filmytown.com/movies/jazbaa-movie-review

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan visits her Gurukul

A musical evening  commemoration of third anniversary of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Mahasamadhi by Sri  Sathya  Sai  Seva  Organization  of  Maharashtra  and  Goa.

For the love of  Love… Gracious Tribute to the" Legend of Pure Love"

Nimish Pandya (All India Vice President - Sri Sathya Sai Organizations India,  with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sumeet Tappoo 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan visits her Gurukul to pay tribute to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba,legend of pure love , a musical evening witnessed felicitation of Bal Vikas children

Legendary Classical Artist Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma & Sri Aditya Puri; Managing Director & CEO of HDFC bank were the Guest of Honor for the evening at the commemoration of third anniversary of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Mahasamadhi by Sri  Sathya  Sai  Seva  Organization  of  Maharashtra  and  Goa.

The renowned artists who performed mellifluously for the 6000 above audiences included Padmashri Anup Jalota, Padmashri Pankaj Udhas, Padmashri Kavita Krishnamurthy Subramaniam, Padmashri Padmaja Phenany Joglekar, Richa Sharma, Sumeet Tappoo, Gaurav Chopra, Keshav Prasad and Bal Vikas Children.

 True to the sanctity of the occasion, some of the most renowned Maestros of India will offer a musical tribute, entitled ‘The Legend of Pure Love’ to their Master.

The evening witnessed the transcendental renditions by Padmashri Anup Jalota, Padmashri Pankaj Udhas, Padmashri Kavita Krishnamurthy Subramaniam, Padmashri Padmaja Phenany Joglekar, Richa Sharma, Sumeet Tappoo, Gaurav Chopra, Keshav Prasad and Bal Vikas Children of Maharashtra.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, an ex-student of the Sathya Sai Bal Vikas program, was the Guest of Honour & felicitated the Bal Vikas Children who sang melodious Bhajans.

 Mr. Alok Saxena Vice President - Mumbai, Sri Sathya Sai Organisations India,  and The All India Vice President Sri Sathya Sai Organizations India, Shri Nimish Pandya, said that this event will showcase to the world the message, teachings and work of Divine Master who touched the lives of millions and millions around the world and continues to do so till today. 

“Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is revered the world over by believers and non-believers alike. His devotees regard Him as the Avatar of the Age- their Divine Master who has shown them the Path of Love manifested as selfless service which subscribes to the unique philosophy that both the ‘serving’ and the 'served' are embodiments of the same Divinity, by whatever name called” said Sri Pandya.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba has spent His entire life in an unparalleled continuous endeavor to elevate man to the highest degrees of human excellence. His Universal message of human values and His  astonishing  models  of  EDUcare,  MEDIcare  and  SOCIOcare  inspire  faith  by  proving  the

action ability’ of Divine Love.  These models have stunned the most advanced economies of the world with the sheer magnitude of their work and magnificence of their philosophy.

Educare offers the most advanced education complete with contemporary academics, world renowned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to students from all religious and economic backgrounds. The system is designed to not only elevate the students’ intellects but also to offer a deep spiritual anchor that equips them with resolute self confidence and character such that knowledge  is  used  only  for  the  benefit  of  mankind  at  large.  All  education,  from kindergarten to postgraduate studies is absolutely free of cost to students, each of whom is admitted solely on the basis of merit.

The Sri Sathya Sai Medicare Projects embody a harmonious blend of the ‘Philosophy of Healing’ with the ‘Science of Love.’ Here every doctor though distinguished in his field and equipped with state-of-the-art healthcare facilities second to none in the world, regards every patient, as an embodiment of the Divine. This is why all treatment including advanced cardiac and neurological surgeries are done completely free of cost for one and all.

In the Sri Sathya Sai Sociocare, Baba has initiated and implemented multimillion dollar Drinking Water Schemes with no government aid whatsoever, alleviating the sufferings of millions of rural Indians. He has taught people all over the world that service is not an act of philanthropy but it is a means to connect with the Divine Life Force which exists within every speck of creation. It is as much an aid for the ‘benefactor as much it is for the ‘beneficiary’

Together, Baba’s work and message signify the resoluteness of positive endeavor based on the strength of character and right action to usher the world into a new era of peace and joy. No other spiritual leader ever has had such a wide reaching, global influence which has not only shattered all barriers of religion, caste, economic status, race and nationality but also continues to inspire millions even three years after His having left His Physical Frame.

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CELEBRATING WOMEN OF WORTH

Winners of the L’Oréal Paris Femina Women Awards 2014 Announced

·         15 women felicitated for their exemplary work in various fields

·         L'Oréal Paris ambassadors Katrina Kaif, Aishwarya Rai, Sonam A. Kapoor give away awards to winners

Mumbai: 

L'Oréal Paris, the world’s No. 1 beauty brand and Femina, India’s largest women’s magazine once again came together to celebrate India’s women

achievers at the third edition of the L'Oréal Paris Femina Women Awards 2014 at The Leela, Mumbai. The awards celebrated 'Women of Worth' in India, honoring women who work selflessly for their communities across 14 categories including Social Impact, Community Causes, Science & Innovation and Education amongst others.

 Honoring women with extraordinary accomplishments and exceptional commitment to their careers and communities, the L’Oréal Paris Femina Women Awards brought to the fore the strength and contribution of Indian women to society. The nominees were shortlisted after an extensive research process while identifying each one’s key contribution in their respective fields.

Manashi Guha, GeneralManager, L'Oréal Paris said, “It gives us immense pleasure to see the L'Oréal Paris Femina Women Awards grow as a platform that recognizes strong women so committed to the society around them. L'Oréal Paris firmly believes in women empowerment and applauds any woman who bravely takes on a challenge and converts it into an opportunity. I would like to congratulate these Women of Worth for their exemplary work and thank them for inspiring women everywhere to empower themselves and lead an extraordinary life.”

Sharing his views on organizing these awards, Tarun Rai, CEO, World Wide Media said, “Over 50 years Femina has celebrated and inspired the modern Indian woman through its pages. It was only fitting that we institute and award for women achievers across a variety of fields. In its third edition the L’Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards will celebrate the achievements of 62 nominees. 15 of them will walk away with the stunning ‘Tangram’ trophy.”

The evening saw distinguished women from various walks of life such as KiranBedi, UshaJadhav, Rani Khanam, Upasana Makatiamong many others being felicitated for work done in diverse fields. Sonam A. Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Katrina Kaif along with Akshay Kumar, Huma Qureshi, NehaDhupia and AnupamKher, Dr. Swati Piramal, Sabyasachi, Zarina Screwala from the esteemed jury members presented the awards.

With power packed performances by IshaSharvani, Aditi Mittal &SwanandKirkirethe ceremony brought alive the essence of womanhood in India and made the evening an occasion to remember.

 Rounding off a successful third year of the awards Tanya Chaitanya, Editor, Femina said, “L'Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards 2014 are an out-and-out celebration of the deserving yet the unsung. Women who work tirelessly towards causes close to their heart, chasing excellence in all that they do, women who believe in taking the community along, women who make a huge difference to their surroundings. It is Femina'shonour to have such women achievers step up and take a bow before the world in a befitting all-out extravaganza that the L'Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards 2014 is. Thank you, ladies!”

Winners of the third edition of L’Oréal Paris Femina Women Awards 2014

Sr No	Category	Winners
1	Face of a Cause	Sminu Jindal
2	Science & Innovation	Upasana Makati
3	Online Influencer	MehvishMushtaq
4	Social Impact	KiranBedi
5	Woman we love	Laxmi
6	Leadership	Kirthiga Reddy
7	Design & Arts	Shilo Shiv Suleman
8	Sports	BhabaniMunda
9	Music & Performing arts	Rani Khanam
10	Business & Entrepreneurship	Pavithra YS
11	Films	UshaJadhav
12	Literary contribution	Salma
13	Enviroment	LatikaThukral
14	Education	Razia Sultana
15	Special Recognition	Debadrita Mandal

L’Oréal Paris Femina Women Awards were setup in 2012 by two formidable women-centric brands L’Oreal Paris and Femina to honor and provide a platform for women achievers who have done exceptional work in their respective fields. L’Oréal Paris, known for its powerful slogan ‘Because You’re Worth is not just the World’s No.1 beauty brand, but also a brand that embodies self-confidence and empowerment. Femina is synonymous with celebrating women and their achievements and has done pioneering work in putting these achievers in the spotlight for over five decades. Held on an annual basis, the awards will continue to honour and celebrate women achievers for their significant accomplishments towards the evolution of society.

L’Oréal Paris is a truly global beauty brand combines the latest in technology with the highest in quality for the ultimate in luxury beauty at mass. Our signature phrase, “Because I’m Worth It”, is meant to inspire each and every woman to embrace her own unique beauty and reinforce her sense of self-worth.

As the biggest beauty brand in the world, L'Oréal Paris has an unparalleled commitment to technology, research and innovation, providing groundbreaking, high-quality products for women and men of all ages and ethnicities. The L’Oréal Paris brand encompasses the four major beauty categories – hair color, cosmetics, hair care, and skin care – and includes such well-known brands as Excellence Crème, Total Repair 5 hair care, Youth Code, Fall Repair, Revitalift, Volume Million Lashes Mascara, Colour Riche lipsticks, Superliners and True Match foundations among many others.

L'Oréal Paris truly believes that, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity or look, "you're worth it".

Femina was first published in July 1959 and for over 50 years now, Femina, India’s first and largest read women’s English magazine has long been the definitive life and lifestyle guide for progressive woman. It is owned by Worldwide Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Times Group.  Femina is a magazine, published fortnightly in India. It primarily features articles on relationships, beauty and fashion, travel, women, cuisine, and health and fitness. It also features articles on celebrities and cultural facets of Indian women.

John Abraham is a proud Jai Hind College Alumni...

Actor and producer John Abraham was delighted to be a part of Jai Hind College’s 11th alumni reunion as Chief Guest at Nehru Centre Auditorium, Worli in Mumbai on February 1, 2014.

John himself is an alumnus of the college which has other big names like Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Isha Kopikar, Kajal Aggarwal, Malaika Arora Khan, Ramesh Sippy, Sunil Dutt, Neeta Lulla, Atul Kasbekar, Hiten Tejwani, Natasha Suri and Ajay Piramal to name a few.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the 4th Beautiful and Intelligent Woman of the World

Aishwarya Rai has made it to an impressive fourth position in a recent poll of the world’s most beautiful women.

Conducted by Hollywood Buzz, this survey saw more than 4 million people send in their votes selecting the most intelligent, desirable and successful women in 2013-14.

Aishwarya was only beaten by Monica Belluci, Kate Upton and Angelina Jolie .

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