Renowned Indian Filmmaker Karan Johar joins as Festival Ambassadors~

~Popular Korean boy band EXO’s leader Suho joins as Talent Ambassador~

 
The 4th International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao (referred to as “IFFAM” or the “Film Festival”) will be staged from 5th to 10th December this year. As an annual international event in Macao, the Film Festival will continue to push forward the development of Macao’s film, cultural and creative industries, enhance exchange opportunities with international movies as well as unveil a wider landscape for the development of cultural and artistic platforms, tourism and other fields. Following the announcement of featuring best actress in Chinese cinema, Carina Lau, as the first Talent Ambassador of this year’s IFFAM earlier, the IFFAM Organizing Committee announced yesterday (30th September) the appointment of Karan Johar (KJo), an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor and television personality, as Festival Ambassador along with Kim Jun-myeon (Suho), leader of the popular Korean boy band EXO, as Talent Ambassador.
The International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao celebrates the extraordinary contributions of filmmakers to the Asian film world and pays special tribute to classic film works, while enhancing the experience Macao has to offer as an international city and showing to the world the city’s diverse new dynamic of cultural and creative development.
In this edition of IFFAM, famous Hong Kong Director Peter Chan will be Jury President of the Competition; acclaimed best actress of Chinese films, Carina Lau, and famous Korean star Suho will be Talent Ambassadors; Wang Xiaoshuai (China), Kim Yong-Hwa (Korea) and Karan Johar (India) will be Festival Ambassadors.
In addition, the Film Festival will feature a new competition “Shorts” this year, whereas five new accolades including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress will be conferred to commend prominent filmmakers of Chinese films in “New Chinese Cinema”.
Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Macau Films & Television Productions and Culture Association (MFTPA), the Film Festival is committed to become a major gathering for international filmmakers to enhance cultural exchange, while putting forward Asian film talent and film works onto the global stage. Many eminent film stars were invited to join IFFAM as Talent Ambassadors in the past editions, including (in chronological order) Jang Keun-Suk, Rhydian Vaughan, Jeremy Renner, Donnie Yen, Miriam Yeung, Doh Kyung-Soo (D.O.), Nicolas Cage, Aaron Kwok, and Lim Yoon A.

In the 2020 edition of the Michelin Guide Washington, D.C. released by Michelin in early October, Punjab Grill Washington DC has been listed as one of the 127 restaurants to be visited in Washington DC.

The flagship restaurant, from the house of India’s Lite Bite Foods Pvt. Ltd., celebrates the rich culinary and cultural heritage of India’s one of the fertile region-Punjab. Being true to its brand ethos, Punjab Grill Washington DC offers an experiential Indian royal treatment to its diners. Known for its unrivalled hospitality, the restaurant brings the diverse culinary influences of Punjab to its patrons. From Persian, Pakistani, Mongolian to British, each style meets and mingles at the restaurant, bringing distinct flavours and cooking techniques.

From the hand-carved wood and gold-patterned wallpaper to the gleaming marble, the restaurant is a visual treat with its luxury interiors. The regional Punjab-focused menu curated by Chef Jaspratap Bindra is equally grand and dazzling, with caviar and gold leaf sprinkled in among other quality ingredients.
Sparkling design and delectable flavours add up to a feast for the eyes — and stomach. In one of the article of The Washington Post, it has been mentioned that Punjab Grill Washington D.C. is the most sumptuous place to eat Gol Gappa in the city. The Michelin Guide mentioned that the Aloo Tikki Chaat is a not to be missed dish in the menu. It also talks about luscious dessert Dark Chocolate Pistachio Gianduja served at the restaurant. The flavourful and splendid delicacies promise to leave a lasting impression on the diners.

SPARKLE & SHINE

As Diwali arrives, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics gives you more reason to celebrate with the launch of its festive campaign, featuring Bollywood starlet and  Indian Brand Ambassador, Tara Sutaria. Inspired by Tara’s love for makeup and holiday spirit, ‘#FestiveShades with Tara Sutaria’ features a day-time rosy look and a high-drama smoldering look for the night, perfect for get-togethers and all-night Diwali parties!

Be it an office gathering, a family dinner or a nightlong celebration with friends, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics’ festive looks are easy to wear, long lasting and the perfect style statement.

The day look titled ‘A New Light’, mirrors the radiant glow and bright hues of a new day – a vibrant bright pink lip, complemented with a classic eyeliner, a soft wash of pink sparkle on the eyes, and a flushed cheek for that daytime glow. The night look ‘Lit from

Within’, is a smoldering, high-drama look inspired by the depths of the night – a metallic, smokey eye with lashings of volumizing mascara paired with an understated lip and illuminated skin. Flawlessly transform this day to night look with our 16-hour stay, Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation, a game changer this festive season that leaves you with a natural multidimensional matte finish.

Celebrating this campaign with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Tara Sutaria says, “Both my looks curated with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics resonate with the modern woman of today, vibrant and always on-the- go! It’s colorful, stylish and dynamic, much like the extravaganza of Diwali.”

Offer on all Bobbi Brown Boutiques:

• Shop worth Rs 3000 and take home a makeup pouch inspired by Tara’s day look
• Shop worth RS 5000 and take home a makeup pouch inspired by Tara’s night look

TAILOR TONY DARYANANI SETS UP HIS  SHOP IN GURUGRAM

 LEANDER PAES RJ NAVED  ALI ASGAR AND KIKU SHARDA INAUGURATE

 Shanghai based TONY THE TAILOR having stitched suits for who’s who in the celebrity world including Hollywood stars Clint Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone, Danny glover & Jonathan Kite  has come home by setting up his first bespoke tailoring shop in the millennium city Gurugram .Legendary Tennis player Leander Paes,who is also client of Tony The Tailor along-with RJ Naved and well-known Television comedians Ali Asgar and Kiku Sharda of Kapil Sharma show fame inaugurated the high-end tailoring store at Element One Mall in Gurugram.

Tony specialises in bespoke suits and his clientele includes many high-profile names, including politicians, businessmen and film stars from across the world. To name a few….famous Tennis players Milos Raonic , Mardy Fish, Ivo Karlović and  John Peers, Basket ball player Yao Ming and many Bollywood Stars….

Tony The Tailor is known for the best bespoke tailoring among the celebrity circles, especially from Hollywood, Bollywood and Sports fraternity. Bespoke suits are made in line with the size, shape and preferences of each individual, unlike ready-made suits which come in standard sizes.

 “We customise tailor suits, pants, shirts, blouses, tuxedos, and more for men and women. We combine classic styling with a contemporary mind set. Our gentlemanly sophistication is perfectly-paired with subtle hints of irreverence. We specialise in exquisite hand-tailored clothing” said Tony. “I received the fine art of tailoring from my father’s bespoke tailoring shop in Hong Kong, watching my father use his gentle fingers like an artist painting on a canvas. For 27 years, I travelled all over the world selling mail order suits,I moved to Shanghai in 2004 and opened a store in Changle Road in downtown Shanghai establishing myself as a global brand. Now my customers come from as far as the United States, Europe & Australia “He added. “The most difficult part of dealing with celebrity clients is when they put up some extra pounds….we are the first ones to learn about changes but being owner of a tailoring shop we have to keep such secrets stitched up tight. My Business and my clients are more important to me than anything else” he said.”

“Super 140’s /ENGINEERED /OMBRE” collection

GRADO, unveiled its latest range of fabrics for this festival season. Along with the whopping 5000 SKUs for the Festive & Winter collection; beautiful blends in fine 140s wool blends, engineered fabrics and ombres have been launched in the newly launched collection.

From the plethora of various fabrics in the men’s wear segment offered by the brand, each fabric showcases a sophisticated combination of comfort and style. Because of the sheer variety in the range, there is something for all age groups & across various price points.

There are myriad colors available from the classic shades like blacks, blues, greys and browns to the more experimental & vibrant colors like reds, yellows, purples and a range of sober and evergreen pastel shades.  The brand has ensured to cater interest of all age-groups with its uniquely curated festive offering.

This Festive & Winter range from GRADO from the House of OCM promises to enhance men’s style and make the celebratory season a memorable experience.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE PRODUCTS

• 140’s wool blends –Defining luxury and exclusively chosen for Amitabh Bachchan (our brand ambassador), the range is made for the discerning. In tones of rich blacks, powder blues, deep emeralds and wines this range is befitting for celebrity. The designs range from flannel to plaids to windowpane checks, to pin stripes to solids.
• OMBRE Fabrics– Ombre refers to the different shades and tints of colors used in the making of fabrics. This effect reflected on the particular range is through a jacquard weave. As such, you get a beautiful composition of day to night & vice versa. Some of the colours available in this range are greys, blues and maroons amongst others.
• ENGINEERED Fabrics– The fabric itself helps build a fashion statement. With tailoring prowess, 2 types of designs can be shown on a singular garment. For example, the contrast strip is given as a twist to make is more stylish. The arrangement of keeping the contrast strip, warp wise, along with selvedge is carefully calculated, as per the technical tailoring terms. The contrast strip then can be used as an elbow patch, shoulder patch, on front panel, on collars, on lapels, on pockets and so on for a nice contrast colour play.

Apart from the above, GRADO by OCM is heralded for their world-class tweeds which make excellent bundis & bandhgalas.

A noteworthy collection is the ‘Millionaire Collection’ and as the name suggests, it is truly to feel like a star. There’s a very refined and classical approach to putting this range together in terms of choosing classic colours like blacks/ navys/ greys/ maroons/ wines. In each shade, there is a nuanced play of tones and designs which offers a wide range from a singular color palette.

Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star

DAY 2

 Session: The Southern Invasion Redefining Regional panellists, VetriMaaran- Film Director and Producer, Bejoy Nambiar- Film Director and Writer, Smriti Kiran – Artistic Director MAMI and moderator Baradwaj Rangan – Indian Film Critic. The session sparked great conversations and gave insights into the intricacies of regional films as well as the challenges of bringing these narratives to the big or small screen. #JioMAMIwithStar2019 #SmritiKiran #BaradwajRangan #BejoyNambiar

#VetriMaaran

 Actress Sayani Gupta, Adil Hussain – Actor , Nicholas Kharkongar – Film Director and Vinay Pathak – Actor at the screening of Axone at the Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star.

 Ira Dubey- Actor, Arfi Lamba – Actor and Producer were spotted at the Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star.