PHOTO: Priyanka Chopra with Fans in MONTREAL

Official Video: IN MY CITY by Priyanka Chopra Feat Will.I.AM

Piya", a musical masterpiece created by Shweta Subram, Karthik,

Canada's singing sensation, Shweta Subram, winner of Shankar Mahadevan's singing competition and Salim-Sulaiman's pick for IIFA 2011, has now released "Piya" featuring the South Indian powerhouse and winner of multiple Filmfare awards, Karthik. Music has been provided by Pravin Mani, a long term associate of the Oscar Academy Award winning music director A.R. Rahman. "Piya" is a musical masterpiece developed across global borders using creative and innovative measures to bring together three internationally renowned musicians and their vision.

A friendly Skype conference between Pravin, Shweta, and Karthik and an hour was all it took to come up with the concept of "Piya". They continued to work online between Chennai, Dubai, Hamburg, and Toronto to create an urbanized world-fusion track incorporating smooth classical singing by the talented duo laced with drums and bassgrooves. A slick video featuring the artists and Canadian actors has been shot by the Canadian director, Pras Lingam.

Shweta, Karthik, and Pravin combine their diverse talents to bring forward a musical experience unlike any before. "Piya" is Shweta's first release featuring a singer from India, the first non-filmy Hindi track by Karthik, and the first official release through Pravin's and Pras' production house, Funky Maple Canada.

They say marriages are made in heaven – however, this marriage of talent and musical brilliance took place in cyberspace.

EXCLUSIVE: Priyanka Chopra to visit Bramalea City Centre this Friday

EXCLUSIVE: Priyanka Chopra to visit Bramalea City Centre this Friday

Siren Music and Public Mobile in partnership with Universal Music Canada presents:  

   

Priyanka Chopra Live Q+A and Autograph Session  

Friday Feb. 1st at 7pm at The Bramalea City Centre, Bay Court  

Hosted By CP24’s Breakfast Television’s Nalini Sharma 

Please visit one of these select Public Mobile locations for your chance to get a wristband. While quantities last.

• Bramalea City Centre, 25 Peel Centre Dr
• Shopper’s World, Brampton, 499 Main St. S.
• Square One, Mississauga, Corner of Hurontario St. & Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
• 1098 Peter Robinson Blvd., Corner of Torbram Rd.
• 239 Queen St. E., Corner of Kennedy Rd. S.
• 83 Kennedy Rd. S., South of Clarence St.
• 519 Ray Lawson Blvd., Corner of McLaughlin Rd. S.
• 3437 Derry Rd. E., West of Goreway Dr.
• 2895 Derry Rd. E., Corner of Airport Rd.
• 720 Bristol Rd. W., Corner of Mavis Rd.
• Woodbine Centre, Hwy 27 and Rexdale Blvd.
• 5010 Steeles Ave. W., Corner of Kipling Ave.
• Cedarbrea Mall, Markham Rd. and Lawrence Ave. E.
• Bridlewood Mall, Warden Ave. and Finch Ave. E

Visit our blog for more information: http://blog.publicmobile.ca/blog/2013/01/25/an-exclusive-opportunity-to-meet-bollywood-superstar-priyanka-chopra/

VIDEO: Sohniye by Sanny Khan

Check out the official video of Europe's rising pop artist Sanny Khan

NEWS: India introduces FATFREE.....ALMOST

Can food really taste great while being healthy? You did not know? well I never thought so either till I was introduced to FATFREE.....ALMOST. 

"FOOD CAN TASTE SO GREAT WHILE BEING SUPERBLY HEALTHY" says a young entrepreneur from India by the name of Roweena Bhatia, who ventured out with her own company by the name of "FATFREE.....ALMOST." Roweena's goal in founding Fat free almost! is to create a place where people can incorporate healthy food habits into their everyday lives and still manage to have some fun.

When asked Why "Fat Free?" She replied with "Well I am totally in love with the idea that food can taste so
great while being superbly healthy. With this crazy variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit extracts, essential oils and anything & everything edible available to us anything seems possible."

Now that is something not many of us think of. 


Here are some of the products "FATFREE....ALMOST" carries for you.

FatFree Almost Mugz, Aprons, Kitchen accessories
Spices
Cook Books
Cool funky kitchen gifts

 

BUT now since valentines is approaching, the company has something special for you to gift your loved ones

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Movie Review: RACE 2

Movie Review: RACE 2

‘Race 2’ has every ingredient of an Abbas Mustan flick. It’s got oodles of glamour, scorching style, sleek Bond-ish heroes, gorgeous ladies, characters with more than fifty shades of grey, some enjoyable background music, talks of yachts, and oh boy - some cars, and overshadowing every other thing – money! 

The story involves casinos, generous numbers of Audis – which at times make you wonder whether or not the film is a giant commercial for the car brand. There’s actually a cleverly-put-in sentence promoting a model of the car too. 

People in this film speak of money in millions and billions of Euros – to a point where you stop working out the zeroes in the figures. The style quotient is so much in the film that even in the pouring rain, and sobbing in front of a grave, Saif cannot take his glares off. 

There are twists and turns, some extra-longwinding chase scenes which could definitely have been shortened, and action. The film – apart from the amount of money put in constructing it bit by bit, and its action sequences – is actually nothing. It is very glittery, making it blinding at times. And yes, betrayal is survival – every bit so.

Saif gets to mouth some of the best dialogues in the two and a half hours of blasts and twists and turns. Sample a few: Ranvir saying, “Revenge is a dish best served cold”, “Race humesha meri hi thi aur meri hi rahegi… (The race was always mine, and will always be mine…)”, and the like. 

When it comes to acting, barring Ameesha Patel, most have lived up to their roles. Saif, reprising Ranveer’s role from the original, does a great job this time too. John Abraham’s character is painted in the darker shades of grey, and Action Abraham plays the cold-blooded Arman Malik well. He tries hard to provide his character with the required depth and succeeds mostly. Deepika’s acting skills are going up with every single film of hers. If in ‘Cocktail’ she played the carefree Veronica to the hilt, here she ups her performance with the shrewd Eleana. Jaqueline Fernandez has some really stylish fencing and archery scenes in the film – only that their purpose evades the senses. Anil Kapoor in his fruit-loving Robert D’Costa avatar justifies the role completely. 

An almost blink-and-miss cameo by Bipasha Basu is the basic premise of the film, and the lady doesn’t disappoint. The supporting cast of Aditya Pancholi and Rajesh Khattar play along well. As for Ameesha Patel, enough said already.

Salim-Sulaiman’s background score matches the high-octane action scenes completely and is a huge advantage for the story – without it, the film might have been a pretty damp affair. Music director Pritam has a song for every drop of a hat. 

The most famous song of the film, ‘Allah duhai hai’, ironically, comes across as unintentionally funny – and placed at a moment which makes it so. ‘Be intehaa’ in Atif Aslam and Sunidhi Chauhan’s voice is an enjoyable one. The music of the film is mostly for moments when you have a party on your mind – literally. 

The film is defined by its well defined and crazy action sequences – and a lot of it. Shiraz Ahmed’s story doesn’t come across as the most defining feature of the film: blame the excessive action for that. The film is left open-ended, and – I can bet anything on this – there’s a sequel to this one coming up soon. The story isn’t able to keep one glued to the screen: your attention sways from not-enjoyable to boring several times.

In all, ‘Race 2’ is a grand display of money. The adrenaline-pumping action is the plus point of the film, but too much of that does no good to it. Two and a half stars from me for this Friday’s ‘expensive’ release.

Race 2, pale compare to Race

FIRST LOOK: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in Sanjay Leela Bansali's RAM LEELA

FIRST LOOK: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in Sanjay Leela Bansali's RAM LEELA

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Ram Leela’ poster, a hit

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much anticipated movie ‘Ram Leela’ has launched its first poster

amidst much fan fare. The film stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, produced by

Bhansali Productions Pvt Ltd and Eros International, Ram Leela will hit the silver screen on

29th November, 2013.

Deepika Padukone surprised all her fans, when the talented actor tweeted about the

release of the poster. The poster is very ethnic, attractive and is already become the talk

of the town. The poster displays Ranveer holding Deepika as they stand on a heap of guns.

The dusk background and the effective colors make the lead pair standout. The poster is a

brilliant package put together and Deepika and Ranveer look stunning. The tagline of the

film reads ‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela’ is very catchy and has left the audiences guessing about the

film. Reputed critic Anupama Chopra tweeted saying , “Really like the first poster of Ram

Leela. Looking forward to Bollywood opera - as only Sanjay Leela Bhansali can make it!

(sic).”

The plot of the story has been kept under wraps, generating further curiosity among the

audiences. The poster launch has created quite a stir on the digital platforms and fans and

audiences are enthusiastically talking about the poster and ‘Ram Leela’ is already trending

on top social platforms.

Here is what fans have to say.

@ManchLov: Ram leela on 29th Nov... Excited... All the best in advance for a huge success...

@benishka2010: @deepikapadukone only u epitomizes Indian woman out f d current bollywood

Actresses. Ram Leela poster is epic.I m falling in luv wid Leela !

@ ShivaDutta2: @deepikapadukone Deepika u look so stuning in d 1st poster of #Ram Leela

NEWS: PRIYANKA CHOPRA To Headline ANOKHI’s 10th Anniversary Event Alongside A Star-Studded Cast Of Celebrities!

ANOKHI MEDIA is pleased to confirm the attendance of renowned international artist and superstar, Priyanka Chopra to ANOKHI’s 10^th Anniversary Event. Presented by Rowenta Beauty in association with Johnnie Walker, this milestone event is taking place on Saturday February 2^nd, 2013, at the award-winning Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, and is being hosted in honor of reaching an incredible milestone: 10 years of publishing ANOKHImagazine, with the launch of the 10^th Anniversary Collector’s Edition releasing in January 2013.

The night’s festivities will comprise of:

-         6.00pm-7.40pm: Red Carpet Media Reception

-         8.00pm-11.00pm: Awards, Fashion and Entertainment Show

-         11.00pm-Close: After Party

Along with Priyanka, many notable personalities from the South Asian global community have been highlighted in ANOKHI’s 10^th Anniversary collector’s issue, within a special premiere section called ‘THE PRESTIGE LIST’, compiled by a knowledgeable outreach committee across ANOKHI’s global network. Honorees of this list are international “visionaries” and “innovators” who inspire by their example, and are notable individuals who have made mammoth leaps forward in the fields of: fashion, beauty, business and entertainment; hailing from Canada, the US, the UK & India.

As noted by Raj Girn, Publisher of ANOKHI magazine and CEO of ANOKHI MEDIA, “We will be celebrating the vast contributions and achievements of internationally successful South Asians who have made their indelible global mark over this past dynamic decade since ANOKHI magazine first launched in 2002.”

Select honorees of ‘THE PRESTIGE LIST’ will be attending ‘THE PRESTIGE AWARDS’, a three hour show taking place during the 10^th Anniversary event festivities, where they will be showcased in various capacities. 

Alongside Priyanka, confirmed celebrity attendance:

-          Fashion Designers to the stars: Falguni & Shane Peacock

      (First Time Canadian Fashion Show)

-          Musical Artists: Jay Sean, Anjulie, JoSH

-          Hollywood Actress: Noureen DeWulf

-          Celebrity Veejay: Anusha

-          Music Moguls: Desi Hits!

-          Celebrated Entrepreneur: Gurbaksh Chahal

-          Celebrity Beauty Expert: Shalini Vadhera

-          Celebrity Fashion Expert: Hitha Prabhakar

-          Renowned Deejay: Baba Kahn

Supported by musical artists: Prita Chhabra, FenSTAR

Hosted by:

-          Actors: Melinda Shankar, Huse Madhavji

-          Media Personalities: Devo Brown, Veronica Chail, Jake Dheer, Natasha Ramsahai

-          ANOKHI: Raj Girn, Hina Ansari, Gerald Laing

PHOTO: John, Chitrangda and Prachi on the sets of Me Aur Main

PHOTO: Anushka Sharma Launch Femina New Issue

PHOTO: Race 2 Movie Team Press Meet