Fashion Diva Lisa Haydon and Ace Photographer Daboo Ratnani return as the judges on the show; MTV VJ and Style Maven Anusha Dandekar and Grooming Expert Neeraj Gaba to reprise their roles as mentors

                                  

In the hunt to find India’s Next Top Model, the fashion- packed runway show will see some of India’s fresh faces being mentored by the best in the industry. Sensational fashionista, model and actress, Lisa Haydon and ace photographer, Dabboo Ratnani return as judges to the show this season along with MTV and Fashion maven Anusha Dandekar and grooming expert Neeraj Gaba as the mentors will be seen counseling young talent in their hunt for India’s Next Top Model. The upcoming season of the show aims at transforming beautiful young girls into ramp- ready professional models. The show commences with 13 new faces vying for the coveted title.

On the occasion of the launch of the second season of India’s Next Top Model, Ferzad Palia, Head - Youth and English Entertainment, Viacom18 said, “MTV understands the youth of today and aims to engage them by providing intriguing and entertaining content that appeals to them. After having received an overwhelming response with the first season of India’s Next Top Model, we are all set to kick- off the second season of India’s most- awaited runway show. This season, the level of competition is much higher with some fantastic tasks that the contestants will have to perform to win the title of India’s Next Top Model. After all, nothing worth having, comes easy!”

Returning as the judge on the second season of India’s Next Top Model, Model and Bollywood Fashion Diva, Lisa Haydon said, “I am thrilled to see our brilliant young girls who are a part of this season of India’s Next Top Model. It’s great to see their determination to succeed. It’s an honour be a part of the second series of the much- awaited and arguably the most fashionable show in the country. Through the second season I want young girls to learn that modeling is more than just being beautiful and "posing". It’s all about being creative, original, determined and finding that one aspect of yourself that makes you stand out- your USP. This season is going to be extremely exciting and from what I’ve seen until now, I can tell you, the viewers are going to fall in love with the girls and with India’s Next Top Model.”

Ace photographer and the judge on India’s Next Top Model Season Two, Dabboo Ratnaniadded, “The first season of India’s Next Top Model saw some amazing talent and the second season will be bigger and better. It is extremely important for the contestants to know that for looking flawless in photographs what you need the most is confidence. Everything else falls in place if you believe in yourself. What we teach here is technical aspects – how to pose, how to find your light, how to use props and so on…but how to make a picture go from good to great to breathtaking – that has to come from the inside. And the girls this season know how to make that happen. It’s going to be a tough task for us on the panel to narrow down on one winner at the end of the show!”

Holistic Grooming Expert and mentor to the contestants on the show, Neeraj Gaba said, "I am thrilled to be back on the second season of India’s Next Top Model. Grooming focuses on wholesome development that is both inside and out, and plays an important part in helping make good, lasting impressions. No matter how many times you go to the gym for that perfectly toned body, it ultimately boils down to how much you believe in yourself, and how well you carry yourself. To become a top model one must develop qualities such as poise under pressure, a sense of intrinsic style and confidence in oneself. Any befitting girl can become a model by working out, putting on pretty clothes, make-up and learning ramp walk, posing etc., but, the girl who can create a lasting impression and shine even without any such aids, is the one who truly deserves to be India’s Next Top Model.”

Excited to mentor contestants in the second season of India’s Next Top Model, Anusha Dandekar said, “I am thoroughly excited to be back on the second season of India’s most fashionable reality TV show – India’s Next Top Model. As we move to the next season, the stakes are much higher and the girls also have to work harder to achieve success. As a mentor, I take great pride in seeing the girls learn from us. The second season looks very promising and the viewers will be amazed to see how ordinary girls will transform into confident cover girls in just a span of a few episodes.”

THE HOTTEST WOMEN OF THE DECADE- PRIYANKA CHOPRA

She flaunts the tiara of fame & popularity; she has glorified the Indian flag on International soil, she pumped up the glamour volume in a scintillating Zuhair Murad dress when she dined with the US President Barack Obama at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, she's self-assured, ferociously talented, relevant on many levels and still very intriguing. She is not just an actress, singer, performer and headliner, she is a formidable ambassador of hard work and individuality. Being visible in licensed 212 territories, Priyanka goes truly global as Quantico is being dubbed in 56 languages around the world. It is for the very first time that any Indian has been able to make a significant impact on Hollywood and around the world. She was also voted one of Times US 's100 most influential people in the world .With this she has inspired and paved the way for several other actors to follow suit.

Combined with her quick wit and intelligence, the Quantico star, Priyanka Chopra has carved her name on the title of the hottest woman of the decade and the only woman to top the Maxim Hot 100 list not once, not twice but three times. That’s in the history of Maxim across the world!

Ford Assured Completes Five Successful Years in India; Continues To Deliver Peace of Mind to Used Car Customers

Till about a decade ago, in the absence of organized  players  and e-commerce, the immediate circle of trust for used cars was family and friends. But not anymore!

Completing half a decade in India, Ford Assured with more than 185 outlets has changed the course and been providing customers complete peace of mind to buy and sell pre-owned cars.

Since its launch in India, Ford Assured has guaranteed transparency, quality, choice, pricing as well as company warranty. This customer focused approach has helped the venture achieve three-digit growth year on year.

To deliver the promise of Quality with each of Ford Assured cars, 169 quality checkpoints by Ford Certified engineers ensure a happy drive and a satisfied customer. Moreover, to create a transparent experience for the consumer, a thorough checking of the car history and finance is done to prevent any possible fraud.

Ford Assured follows a transparent mode to calculate the value of cars, by taking into consideration values of accessories and insurance. The timely transfer of ownership documents to the buyer along with financial loans to avoid any unexpected glitches has made Ford Assured one of the most trusted names in the business of used cars.

All Ford Assured cars are refurbished in state-of-the-art workshops of Ford Assured dealers and offered with flexible warranty options of 20,000kms/1 year on Ford cars as well as select non-Ford vehicles. The venture also offers two free services by Ford trained technicians for complete peace of mind.

With its one Stop Shop Solution approach, Ford Assured stays engaged and in touch with the customer through the entire lifecycle of their vehicle. The engagement over the years has resulted in increased satisfaction & loyalty.

Ford Assured has also played its role in New Car sales and help bring more customers to Ford family while assuring them with best Residual Values. With an aim to provide a differentiated experience to the customers, the staff at Ford Assured undergoes professional training at the Ford technical training centers and is well equipped with the latest online and offline support system.

To support ramp up of the used car network, Ford is focused on ensuring easy availability of Ford Genuine Spare parts across the country and has appointed retailers to cover states like Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The next phase of open market distribution of Ford Genuine parts is planned in West Bengal, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, which makes servicing a Ford outside its dealership network easy.

Thanks to Ford Assured promising trust, transparency and attentiveness, the circle of trust has expanded and is helping the automotive industry while taking the stress out of buying or selling a used car.

Marathi Movie "Disco Sannya"

Vakas film launched theatrical trailer and music of their maiden Marathi feature film “Disco Dandya”. Produced music director duo of Sachin Prohit And Abhijeet kawthalkar and starring “Bhoothnath Returns” sensation and national award winner Parth Bhalerao, in his first solo lead in a Marathi film, Disco Sannya is all set to captivate audiences, both kids and adults alike on august 5, 2016.

                   Commenting on the occasion, Sachin Purohit, said: “over last 6 years my family and I have been involve in Charities that work with underprivileged and orphaned children. Through this entire duration what really amaze, struck and has stayed with me is there amazing spirit for life that lives on in spite of their hardships and the cruel twist world has dealt them with. It’s what we called the amazing Chingabunga spirit. A couple of year ago I shared with this Abijeet and we both decided that we needed to spread this spirit as far as we possibly could.

                   “Disco Sannya was thus born. However, right from start both of us were absolutely sure that this had to be an engaging, commercial family entertainer and not preachy restrictive movie. I m really glad that we have succeeded in our endeavor and, as is evident from the theatrical trailer, am confident that audiences will like movie,” added Sachin.   

 Furthermore, Directed by debutant Niyaz Mujawar & Co-starring sanjay khapre this well crafted social drama is laced with an interesting thriller plot and foot tapping soulful music. The movie features three songs and a promotional song which all feature traditional Marathi beats and emotions perfectly fused with modern youthful tunes and compositions.   

Disco Sannya Team 

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AJAY KAPOOR OF T-SERIES ALONG WITH HIS WIFE EKTA AJAY KAPOOR WALKED THE GREEN CARPET AT IIFA 2016

After making a stylish appearance at IIFA Rocks 2016,Ajay Kapoor of T-Series along with his wife Ekta Ajay Kapoor shared a moment with Salman Khan & Anupam Kher at the night of glitterati. The couple took the glamour quotient a notch higher and dressed to impress. While Ajay Kapoor wore a sartorial tuxedo, Ekta Ajay Kapoor dazzled the green carpet in a designer black color elaborated gown. 

Ajay Kapoor of T-Series says "IIFA is the biggest celebration of film in India. Its a proud feeling so see Bollywood have fan all over the world. Being a part of such a prestigious award show is an honor. The night was a high dose of energy and melody".

   

Love Ke Funday

Sukhwinder Singh, Lyricist Faaiz Anwar, Rishank Tiwari, Director Indervesh Yogee, Ritika gulati, Samiksha Bhatnagar, Sufi Gulati & Harshvardhan Joshi went to Big FM to promote their film Love Ke Funday. The film is releasing on all over. Sukhwinder Joshi and Faaiz Anwar spoke regarding naina shateer bade and film.

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‘Women’s Kabaddi Challenge’ set to #CROSSTHELINE on June 28^th

Spectacular debut at Mumbai’s NSCI, Dome with three teams- Fire Birds, Ice Divas and Storm Queens to compete on the same court as men for the first time, revolutionizing women’s Kabaddi in India

The Women’s Kabaddi Challenge, a pioneering initiative by the AKFI in close association with Mashal Sports, was announced on Monday. In the history of Kabaddi, it is for the first time that women Kabaddi teams will clash at the same court as men i.e. 13 by 10 square metres in a 30 minute clash. The challenge will reveal 3 teams- Fire Birds captained by Mamtha Poojari, Ice Divas captained by Abhilasha Mhatre and Storm Queens captained by Tejeswini Bai. The first match will be played on 28^th June at the DOME SVP, National Sports Club of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra with the finals set to be hosted alongside the Men’s Pro Kabaddi Finals on 31^st July at Hyderabad.

Janardan Singh Gehlot, President, International Kabaddi Federation said, “With Star Sports Pro Kabaddi carving a niche in the sports arena, we felt the need to create the same opportunity for our talented women kabaddi players. We have handpicked best of the players across regions to form these three teams who will be part of the Women’s Kabaddi Challenge. This initiative will bring tremendous benefit not only to women’s kabaddi but to the way overall women’s sport in India’.” 

Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner, Star Sports Pro Kabaddi added, “Women’s Kabaddi Challenge is a manifestation of the journey that women have undertaken in all walks of our national life.   We applaud the fact that women regularly challenge gender stereotypes in our society. Come June 28, this is where Women will #Crosstheline in kabaddi.”

A number of contenders in the Women’s Kabaddi Challenge have won several accolades and have already proved themselves in the international arena. Tejeswini Bai of Storm Queens, Abhilasha Mhatre of Ice Divas and Mamtha Poojari of Fire Birds are all Arjuna awardees, the most prestigious recognition for outstanding achievement in sports in the country. The caliber of these Indian women Kabaddi players can be gauged by the fact that India has won all Golds at the Asian Games since 2006. Under their leadership, Women’s Kabaddi Challenge is poised to bring local heroes to the national stage.

Sharing their excitement at the announcement, the three coaches, Padmaja of Fire Birds, Banani Saha of Ice Divas and Neeta Dadwe of Storm Queens; collectively echoed their sentiments, “We are thankful to AKFI and Mashal Sports for the support and belief in the future of women’s kabaddi in India. The players have undergone intense physical training to build physical and mental strength. Every one of us is really excited to test our players’ potential at the bigger courts and take women’s Kabaddi to the next level.”

Brimming with confidence, the three team captains spoke about their experience, “It has been an incredible journey for all of us in the last few months. Considering Kabaddi is such a high intensity contact sport, we had to work really hard to be prepared for this challenge and are confident that with the training we have gone through in the past few months, we will embrace it well. It is really exciting and heartening for all of us players who have waited years for this opportunity to showcase our strength and potential on the mat. We hope that our efforts are appreciated by the viewers and inspire more girls to take up Kabaddi as a career option across the nation.”

Women Kabaddi Challenge will be played across multiple cities – Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Jaipur and Pune starting from June 28^th . Women’s Kabaddi Challenge will be televised LIVE on Star Sports 2 & Star Sports HD 2 in English, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports HD 3 in Hindi, Maa Movies in Telugu; on Star Gold in Hindi and Suvarna Plus in Kannada and on Star’s Digital platform, hotstar from 9:00 pm onwards.