Renowned Indian Filmmaker Karan Johar joins as Festival Ambassadors for the 4th International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao

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

Mumbai, 28^th November 2019: 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 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 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 the 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

For more information about the 4th International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao, please visit: http://www.iffamacao.com/

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The news is out and our very own lopamudra Raut has turned vegetarian. 

She has been a nonvegetarian earlier but now she is a complete vegetarian. There has been a lot around and quite a few celebrities turning vegetarian or vegan.

Lopamudra has been someone who has stood for helping the society and we wonder what makes her take this step. Some of the most elite athletes and celebrities around the world have changed to vegetarianism and the community is just getting stronger. Its also connected to premium performance and great cardiovascular health and lopamudra are elated to this new way of living.

This is certainly a great thing on her and we are cheering for you girl. We wish lopamudra all the luck and are looking forward to seeing her on the big screen soon. We would like to know how long is she going to continue being a vegetarian?

 

Vatsal Seth and ishita Dutta will be ringing in their 2nd wedding anniversary on Thursday.

The cute couple is heading to The Raffles at the Maldives which is one of the most luxurious resorts in the Maldives. Ishita and Vatsal got married in an intimate ceremony on the 28th of November, 2017.

Vatsal and ishita were heading to the Maldives and we had a quick word with Vatsal, "well it's a special day. We get married once and it's important to celebrate and reflect on the distance that we have covered so far. It's been a great journey with the site. We both loge Maldives, the sea, the ambiance there. What better than the Maldives to celebrate this special day. It will be a little hectic as both Ishita and I are shooting. We head to airport from the shoot and land back from the airport back to the sets   I am doing the show on Star Plus called Yeh Rishtey Hai Pyaar Ke and ishita will be shooting for bepanah Pyaar "

They are a couple of goals for sure and we are definitely looking forward to pictures on Instagram from their mini-trip. We wish this couple with all our hearts and wish them a very happy anniversary.

EsselWorld to host more than 60,000 children from MCGM schools from 25^th November onwards

Mumbai, 27^th November 2019: EsselWorld, India’s ultimate entertainment destination hosted 3500 children from MCGM schools today. Students from grades 4 and 7 will be visiting the amusement park until 20^th December 2019 as a part of an edutainment trip, which is an initiative in collaboration with the Education Department of The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.  

The daylong visit schedule will cover an educational as well as a recreational itinerary for the students' outing at the amusement Park. Not only will they enjoy the thrilling rides and relish on to some delicious food for breakfast, lunch and evening snacks, but they will also experience an educational nature and conservation tour.  They will be given a firsthand experience of EsselWorld’s rainwater harvesting process and will also get an opportunity to get acquainted with the horticulture and vermiculture activities practiced at the Park through the educational segment planned as a part of the tour.

Over the course of the next 25 days, more than 60,000 students are expected to visit EsselWorld and enjoy fun-filled rides spread across the Park while also learning about natural science as a part of Environmental Studies. 

Shabab Sabri spreading his magic with Hud Hud song of Dabangg 3

Shabab Sabri has sung the Hud Hud Dabang song for movie 'Dabangg 3' is composed by Sajid Wajid while lyrics are penned by Jalees Sherwani and Danish Sabri. Dabangg 3 is directed by Prabhu Deva. India's most badass and lovable cop Chulbul Robinhood Pandey is back with 'Dabangg 3'.  The upbeat song is an energetic dance number and the video has been shot on a sunny day in Lucknow. It begins with an introduction of the star - 

"Namaskar, My name is Chulbul Panday urf Robinhood Panday, Swaagat toh Karo Humara". The 53-year-old actor is seen dancing in the 'Dabangg' avatar sporting black aviators just like the previous installments of the franchise.

The singer seems to be ecstatic with the thunderous response his latest song Hud Hud Dabang is getting and has only music composers Sajid-Wajid to thank. “I'm glad they gave me the opportunity to lend my voice to such a fantastic number,” says Shabab excitedly and credits his late father Iqbal Sabri and uncle Afzal Sabri of Sabri Brothers of India for the singer that he is today, “I wouldn't have been anything without my father and uncle.”

 

Shabab is the also the man songs like Humka Peeni Hai from Dabangg, Dil Mera Muft Ka from Agent Vinod, Tere Naina Bade Katil from Jai Ho, Pawan Udaye Batiyan from Veer, Khoche Pathan from Zanjeer or Chalao Na Naino Se from Bol Bachchan, Jalte diye from Prem raran dhan paayo, Dil kare chun cha from Singh is bling . Apart from the chartbusting number, the playback singer who started his singing career with Teri Jawani from Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya also went onto singing in many a films including Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Page 3, Policegiri, Dangerous Ishq, Dumadam. The super hit singer surely has a long way to go!

BIRTHDAY BASH OF DESIGNER MANALI JAGTAP 

The birthday bash of Designer Manali Jagtap was a grand affair. It was a flamboyantly splendid party with glitz, glamour, opulence and loads of love for the birthday girl reflecting from the entire preparations that will be no less than perfect. 

Manali's husband Vicky Shoor, Father Bhai Jagtap, Mother  Tejaswani Jagtap & Sister Namita Jagtap pampered the birthday girl with gifts.

A significant chunk of Bollywood & Television industry and some names from the film including  Madhur Bhandarkar with wife Renu Bhandarkar, Rohit Verma, Akriti Kakkar, Ashish Shelar, Yogita Kadam and many more eminent personalities were seen at the birthday bash of Manali Jagtap. 

"I am so happy to celebrate my birthday with my family & friends" said Manali Jagtap.

Bollywood Actress Evelyn Sharma Celebrates Her 10 Year Success With Buying A House In Mumbai

Bollywood Actress Evelyn Sharma is most known for her comic roles in films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Main Tera Hero. Her super hit song Sunny Sunny from the movie Yaariyan catapulted her to being a favourite performer at weddings and functions all over India, and her latest stint in blockbuster Saaho added the second highest opener ever in Hindi cinema to her kitty. What to do with all the fame and money? Last year, Evelyn decided to invest it into buying her own home in Mumbai. The construction has just been completed and the keys were handed over to her in a small ceremony by the builders, who of course are thrilled to add a celebrity name to their home owners!

Many actors decide to spend their fast gained wealth on luxury trips, goods, and of course cars! Meanwhile Indo-German born Evelyn Sharma grew a charity foundation called Seams For Dreams over the past five years and added a new venture WIP Creatives to her portfolio as an entrepreneur last year. The company guides young talent to enter the Bollywood and entertainment industry with the right placement and image development. Evelyn’s 10 years of experience in the industry and with a background in business management she wanted to create a company that offers what she was always missing: A sort of “godfather” in the industry to mentor you through the process. 

"I have cut a lot of ribbons in my life... but none has ever been as special as the one to my own home! I’m so grateful that my magical Bollywood journey has enabled me to start my own businesses and now to fulfil this life long dream of buying my own home, a beautiful flat in Mumbai!” says the starlet who is most excited to give the flat an eco-friendly touch now with the interior design, and of course to welcome her fiancé Dr Tushaan Bhindi to the newly acquired property! “He is so proud of me for achieving this big milestone in my life. He is so supportive in everything I do, and I can’t wait to marry him!! Wedding plans are next!” she smiles, and we all can’t wait to see what she will choose: The white gown or the red Indian lehenga! Congratulations are in order for this young achiever on all fronts, personal and professional!