Chef turned filmmaker Vikas Khanna’s movie ‘The Last Color’ comes to India with a special screening on 18^th October at 21st MAMI Mumbai Film Festival

 
After making a splash internationally, Celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna’s directorial debut, The Last Color, is all set for a special screening at the prestigious 21st MAMI Mumbai Film Festival on 18^th October. Based in Varanasi, the movie is a poignant story of promises, resilience, love and friendship, the inimitable human spirit unfolding on the banks of Ganga. Veteran actress Neena Gupta plays one of the lead characters in the movie, along with real life street children who have been trained in workshops for months to bring alive the story in a simple cadence.
“Filmmaking is the most difficult form of storytelling, but the most effective one. I am super excited that the movie is getting screened at MAMI Film Festival in Mumbai. It’s a dream come true. The movie has gained so much appreciation internationally and I hope people in India will also like it. The Last Color story is about the rise of human spirit in darkness. The super talented team behind National Award winning films like I Am Kalam, Kadwi Hawa and Poorna has come together for this epic journey ”, exclaimed Celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna.
Chef turned filmmaker Chef Vikas Khanna’s movie “The Last Color” was the Indian film which had a special screening at the ‘Marche Du Film Section’ at Cannes. The first look of the film was unveiled at Cannes and it was premiered at Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. The movie was also part of the opening night at the Atlanta India International Film Festival and was also showcased at the closing night of the recently concluded New York Indian Film Festival 2019.
 

Diwali became more special for Debutant Producer, Shwetaabh Singh an alumnus of FTII scored big at the MAMI film festival 2019.

His debut feature productions ‘Eeb Allay Ooo‘ and ‘Just Like That‘ swept five major awards during the festival in Mumbai which concluded on 24th October, 2019, including: Golden Gateway for India Gold Best Movie (Eeb Aaley Ooo), Young critics choice award (Eeb Aaley Ooo), Film Critics Guild Award (Aise Hee), Best Actress Mohini Sharma (Aise Hee) and Best Actor Shardul Bhardwaj (Eeb Aaley Ooo).

Shwetaabh says, “I could not have imagined a better start to my production career. Both my debut films have received a great response and it feels fantastic.”

Lavazza India  announced  the launch of its second Training Center in Andheri East, Mumbai. Spread across 600 sq. ft., this one-of-its-kind Training Center in Mumbai, the second in India, will provide training and information on the Italian coffee culture to baristas and aspiring professional. It will also provide training on the perfect coffee preparation, according to Italian tradition.

 Highlights

The Training Center will showcase the art of preparing coffee, it will also offer coffee workshops and modules alongside sessions for baristas, bartenders and professional. As training is extremely important for every aspiring and seasoned barista.

It will also organize & provide courses on coffee tasting, coffee cultivation and processing, espresso preparation, cappuccino, latte art and coffee design.

 Announcing the opening the of the Training Center in the city,  Jai Ganesh Ramnath, MD Lavazza India, declared: “We have been in India for a decade, as part of a 125-year family-owned business history, we have introduced state-of-the-art innovations, which help deliver superior quality and taste in every cup of coffee. With the boom of coffee culture among the youth in India, it is the right time for a brand like Lavazza – which invests a lot on coffee education, both with consumers and influencers – to open another Training Center in India. The training center in Mumbai will mark another milestone in Lavazza’s journey in the country and will further strengthen the foothold of Lavazza in India.

From traditional Mithais to homemade Rabris to fusion Laddoos, Diwali gives you one more reason for sinful indulgence. Here’s the best of Desserts spread for the season around-

 MADE IN PUNJAB– Zorawar Kalra’s Made in Punjab is the perfect place to enjoy Rich Indian food. Zorawar Kalra says, “Diwali the festival of lights is a perfect occasion to indulge in desserts. We at Made in Punjab bring a number of delicacies, which are a perfect amalgamation of sweetness, richness, and purity. We are offering a selection of sinful desserts to choose from for this special occasion that will create a spell that satisfies the soul with pure Punjabi love. Desserts at Made in Punjab like condensed milk ice cream dipped in berry cream and khus Falooda, Soft, flavorful and perfectly textured “Mango Rosgulla” along with crispy “Nukkad Jalebi” with lachcha Rabri are some the signature offerings. Enjoy chef’s special Ras “Dates” Malai a classic rendition with an innovation of Rabri with dates.

DARYAGANJ-  At DARYAGANJ we believe in the spirit of innovation, our founder’s grandfather late Mr. Kundan Lal Jaggi invented the two most popular dishes of Indian cuisine butter chicken and dal makhani, and taking that legacy on innovation forward we have created a one of its kind product – The Baileys Kulfi, giving a modern twist to the traditional Kulfi. We wanted to create a Kulfi with a flavor variation that was never seen before but at the same time has a taste which is exceptional, and not done just for the heck of it. In the summers, it gets really hot leading to the Kulfi on the stick melting much faster and making it a very messy affair. To find a solution to this we hit the idea of Innovating to develop a “Kulfi drip tray”. After experimenting with multiple options of the prototypes, and testing the drip Tray with actual Kulfi on the stick samples we finalized the final product design, it enhances the cool quotient and makes it a fun-loving experience. It also brings comfort to the guest while enjoying the Kulfi. The overall taste creates a perfect balance of traditional authentic Kulfi embellished with a modern ingredient like Baileys, providing an elevated and flavorful experience. Its Plethora of flavors in one bite, the first bite gives the taste of a traditional Kulfi and culminates immediately into an after taste of the popular creamy liquor Baileys. Apart from Kulfi, We are launching this Diwali apart from Kulfi classic Indian Mithai brand Which will serve traditional mithai of India in a chic and contemporary packaging without playing or experimenting with the classic flavors of the mithai and keeping the flavours intact, Says Amit Bagga, Co-Founder Daryaganj.

GARAM DHARAM– Garam Dharam with its launch surely upscaled the game of Northern cuisine. Umang Tewari created property inspired by Veteran Actor Dharmendra brings you the best of Mithai Spread. Right from Shahi Tukda to Moong Dal Halwa to Rasmalai to Gulab Jamun, if you Indian at Heart, you would want to end the meal with these specialties. Taking one through the best desserts Delhi has ever served, take turns at each one starting from chilled rice “Kesar Phirni” topped with dry fruits or Garam Jalebi, Garam Dharam for this Diwali introduces the lavish spread of Mithai.

SWAD DESH VIDESH KA- Dinesh Arora’s Swad Desh Videsh Ka offers vast selection of Desserts. Get a slice of the best dessert in Delhi with Swad’s wholesome dessert menu. A jumbo-sized Gulab Jamun stuffed with Gulkand “Gulab-e-Gulkand”. Hot “Malpua” served with Rabri or Ice cream. Also get to enjoy also with this fresh circular sphere’s made from a batter and soaked in house made sugar syrup and served with condensed milk and dry fruits “Jalebi with Rabri” and a “Season’s favorite dessert” that keeps bringing the freshness alive.

FARZI CAFÉ- Another stellar property by Zorawar Kalra’s Massive Restaurants is Farzi Café.  A bustling café that creates a fusion Indian and International flavors offers a diversity of perfectly textured and flavored desserts. Focusing on gourmet dining it creates a new interpretation of classic dishes. Ras Malai Tres Leches Dessert is one of the most popular desserts that use milk topped with carrot cream and rose petal net, it sums up to a heavenly combination. Parle-G Cheesecake with milk custard and cookie dough essence. Lemon custard tart with a raspberry splash, Bailey’s lollipop along with Balushai 2.0 and a signature Chocolate Dirt pile.

THE MARKETPLACE– Diwali is best celebrated with Diyas , flowers . We are doing environmental friendly Diwali with indulgence in Food, though with connection to festivities. Enjoy Chocolate shaped Diyas, Rocket pops and Jalebi this year at The Marketplace, Says Shivam Sehgal, and Founder of The Marketplace.

THE IMPERIAL SPICE– Owner Varun Khera at The Imperial Spice says that going with Fusion food concept, we have given very contemporary twist to Desserts. Our unique dessert is Ghewar chaat. A combination of refined flour, Chhena Bhalla and chutneys, Ghewar chaat is perfect amalgamation that balances sweet and tangy flavours. Priced at Rs 249 only Ghewar chaat is sheer indulgence. It is the most unusual dessert one will find this season. Roasted Rosgulla in Tandoor is crispy, sweet and very unusual. One makes sweet marination of Sweet curd, Rabri and saffron. Marinated Rasgulla in Mixture and keep it aside for some time. Relish with Rabri.

This year has been promising for single music videos. Yet another notch in the belt of Jackky Bhagnani’s music label Jjust Music is their latest ‘Dim Dim Light’, a romantic single featuring Sooraj Pancholi and Brazilian actor-model Larissa Bonesi. After the chartbuster, festival banger Choodiyan, the label has set the bar high in the music industry, and their recent number is ready to deliver. 

Sung and composed by Rahul Jain, under Mudassar Khan’s direction and choreography, the couple sizzles in the locales of London. Sooraj is suave and charming, intent of wooing Larissa, and the video is a serenading treat for a young couple in love. The music video is passionate and shows off palpable chemistry between the lovebirds.
Sooraj, whose film ‘Satellite Shankar’ is on the cards is ecstatic to be part of Dim Dim Light. He describes his experience as nothing short of amazing. “Dim Dim Light is catchy and can’t be heard just once. Its the kind of song one listens to on loop. Jackky and his label are growing to be change-makers in the music industry and I am glad I got to play a small role in it. Working with Larissa was an added treat.”
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