Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, who is also an astute investor, has booked 400% returns on his angel investment in The Man Company. The premium men's grooming brand, which has become a household name, is set to be acquired by Emami Ltd. at a valuation of INR 400 crores! Ayushmann Khurrana ventured into the world of business with a strategic investment in The Man Company in 2018. Recognising the growing demand for high-quality grooming products tailored specifically for men, he saw potential in the company’s vision to revolutionise the men’s grooming space in India. Ayushmann's involvement with The Man Company extended beyond monetary investment - with him being a part of campaigns, product innovation and his understanding of the men's lifestyle industry, which helped accelerate the brand's growth. Yash Raj Films & its talent management arm YRF Talent played a pivotal role in facilitating the partnership between Ayushmann Khurrana and The Man Company, ensuring a perfect and successful collaboration that contributed to the brand's growth. Ayushmann also served as the brand ambassador and played a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s identity, helping in its business growth. His vision and industry knowledge brought on board an unmatchable skillset that overall helped in the brand’s expansion, beyond financial investment. Ayushmann’s blend of authenticity, credibility and charisma was also visible in their viral campaigns such as #GentlemanKiseKehteHain, resonating with the brand's target audience. "I always believed in The Man Company’s vision & mission statement from the start. It’s such validation to be a part of the brand’s success story and witness its impact on the men's grooming industry. Being an integral part of this journey, both as an investor and as a brand ambassador, has been an incredibly gratifying and insightful experience,” said Ayushmann. "Partnering with Ayushmann has been a game-changer for the brand. His belief in our vision and his active involvement as our brand ambassador have been instrumental in our growth journey. Ayushmann's authenticity and passion for the brand have helped us connect deeply with our audience. I also want to express my appreciation for Manan Mehta whose deal making acumen, his acute understanding of business needs and above all his innovative approaches have played a crucial role in shaping the overall success of this collaboration,” said Hitesh Dhingra, Founder of The Man Company. “At YRF, we have always believed in Ayushmann's potential, not just as an actor, but as a visionary. His journey from being an artist to a successful entrepreneur reflects the spirit of innovation, disruption and creativity. We are proud to have been part of his journey and look forward to seeing him achieve even greater heights,” said Manan Mehta, SVP- Marketing & Merchandising, Yash Raj Films. Emami Ltd., a household name with a legacy of creating trusted personal care products, recognized their potential and decided to bring the brand under its umbrella. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies, with Emami aiming to leverage their innovative product line and strong customer base to further strengthen its position in the male grooming sector.
06 September,2024 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFashion brand Falguni Shane Peacock on Thursday unveiled its pretwear store at The Dhan Mill in New Delhi. The grand opening was a double celebration, as it also marked the brand's 20th anniversary. Designed by Gauri Khan, the new store is more than just a shopping space--it's a reflection of Falguni Shane Peacock's unique style. Gauri, who has worked on multiple high-end projects over the years, shared her thoughts on how her design sense has evolved over the years. "My design sense evolves every day with each project, bringing new inspiration and a fresh perspective, Gauri told ANI. When asked about what went behind creating the store, Gauri said, "Designing Falguni and Shane's store was about translating their eclectic style into a physical space. We aimed to reflect their luxury pretwear line with a Renaissance-inspired interior." To make the store even more special for the brand's two-decade milestone, Gauri added a "personal touch." "To celebrate Falguni and Shane's 2 decades of journey, we added a personal touch like Renaissance-inspired elements and custom brass monogram furniture," she said. Further describing her journey as "incredible" Gauri added, "Incredible, each project has been a new adventure filled with learning and creativity. My style evolves and grows with every space I design." The new store has been designed to give shoppers a beautiful space to discover Falguni Shane Peacock's ready-to-wear and contemporary collections. Earlier in July, Gauri redid her husband, Shah Rukh Khan's new Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) office. Using a beige backdrop, Gauri incorporated KKR's motto, "Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re," into the design. The walls were beautifully decorated with the many trophies the IPL team has won over the years. Gauri has also designed many restaurants including Arth and Sanchos. The celebrity interior designer also owns Gauri Khan Designs which is in Mumbai. Apart from this, Gauri has revamped several restaurants and celebrity homes in suburban Mumbai. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
06 September,2024 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIFans of 'Friends' now have the chance to own a piece of Matthew Perry's iconic wardrobe as Chandler Bing, but only if they're willing to pay the price. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved sitcom, Warner Bros. Television and Julien's Auctions are offering several items from the show, including some clothing worn by the cast, in a live auction on September 23, as per People. The auction, titled "The One with the 30-Year Anniversary Auction," is also available online. Among the items up for bid is a sweater worn by Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in the seventh season episode "The One with the Holiday Armadillo." The sweater, listed simply as the "Chandler Bing" Sweater, is blue-grey and made by Autumn Cashmere. According to the auction listing, Perry wore the sweater in scenes at Central Perk, including one where Monica tells Chandler she won't be changing her last name to Bing, and later when Phoebe brings her late mother's Christmas candy dish to a holiday party. The sweater comes with a costume tag reading "Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing" and a certificate of authenticity from Warner Bros. Discovery Global Archives & Preservation Services. Bidding for the sweater started at $250, but as of September 1, it has already reached $1,500, with final bids expected to fall between $1,000 and $1,500. The auction takes place less than a year after Matthew Perry's tragic death in October 2023 at the age of 54, following an accidental drug overdose. It also coincides with the 30th anniversary of Friends, which premiered on September 22, 1994. Other items in the auction are also attracting high bids. A grey mohair turtleneck worn by Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green in the seventh season episode "The One with the Truth About London" has already reached a USD 4,000 bid, far surpassing its expected price of USD 1,000 to USD 1,500. A blue denim coat worn by Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay has a current bid of USD 2,250, while a full-size reproduction of the Central Perk couch has reached USD 6,000. The couch features orange velvet cushions, carved brown resin panelling, and copper-coloured tassels. According to Julien's Auctions, this event is a tribute to the lasting impact of Friends, offering fans a special chance to own a piece of television history.
02 September,2024 09:29 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIChidimma Adetshina's win as Miss Universe Nigeria has become a story of inspiration. The South African contestant had landed in a controversy over her nationality. It was also followed up by a government investigation. Adestshina was forced to withdraw from the beauty pageant following a wave of anti-foreigner sentiment even that she is born to a Nigerian father. It was alleged that her mother may have been involved in identity theft with claims emerging that she had assumed the identity of a South African woman. amid this, Chidimma was selected as a finalist in the South African Miss Universe pageant. However, her selection met her with xenophobic attacks. Owing to the pressure from naysayers, Chidimma withdrew her participation. In an Instagram post talking about her decision to step back from the participation, she said that decision was made keeping in mind the "'safety and wellbeing of my family and I.'' However, a day after her decision to back out, she received an invite from the Miss Universe Nigeria organisers. They said she would be able to "represent her father's native land on the international stage". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chidimma Adetshina (@chichi_vanessa) In a moment of poetic justice, Chidimma was crowned the winner of the pageant on Saturday. She burst into tears as she got crowned Miss Universe Nigeria. "This crown is not just for beauty; it's a call for unity," the 23-year-old law student said in a long post on Instagram post her victory. ''What an incredible journey this has been. Standing here as Miss Universe Nigeria is a dream come true, and I am deeply honoured and humbled to wear this crown tonight...As I accept this honour, I want to share a vision that burns deeply within me, a vision of African unity and peaceful co-existence. Let's break down the barriers that divide us. Let's foster a continent where every African can move freely without prejudice, pursue their dreams, and contribute to the growth and prosperity of our great continent,'' she wrote on Instagram. She further said, "Thank you all for your support and belief in me. I am excited for the journey ahead and for the opportunity to serve as Miss Universe Nigeria. Special thanks to my family who has stood by me through every challenge, every tear, and every victory, this is for you. Your love and support have been my foundation. Special thanks to my friends and fans all over the world, also special thanks to @silverbird for extending the invitation to participate. To my team, I say a very big thank you. May God bless Nigeria, may God bless Africa, and may God bless each and every one of you." Ms Adetshina had previously told local media she was born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and a South African mother of Mozambican descent and grew up in Cape Town. South Africa grants citizenship by birth to anyone born in the country after 1995 to a South African parent or permanent resident.
02 September,2024 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNavya Naveli Nanda has enrolled at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Ahmedabad, where she'll be pursuing a BPGP MBA for the next two years. For those who may not know, Navya is the granddaughter of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, and the daughter of Shweta Bachchan and Nikhil Nanda. Navya Nanda makes her dream a reality, joins IIM Ahmedabad Navya shared several photos from IIM on Instagram. The first picture shows her wearing a black suit and standing next to the IIM sign. She expressed how excited she is to be there, writing, “Dreams do come true !!!!!! Home for the next 2 years... with the best people & faculty! BPGP MBA Class of 2026.” She also posted photos of the green campus and the new friends she’s made. Navya shared a picture on her Instagram stories of herself cutting a cake, thanking her teacher Prasad for helping her prepare for the CAT/IAT entrance exams. Navya Nanda joins IIM Ahmedabad, take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Navya Naveli Nanda (@navyananda) On the work front, Navya may belong to a family of actors, but she has carved a niche for herself by pursuing her passion for entrepreneurship. In 2021, she launched Project Naveli to fight gender inequality in the country. She also recently held her podcast, What The Hell Navya, which featured Shweta and Jaya Bachchan. On the latest edition of her granddaughter's podcast 'What The Hell Navya Season 2,' Jaya Bachchan revealed that she and her husband Amitabh Bachchan have always been very protective of their children, Abhishek and Shweta. "We were more protective because we didn't know any better. That's what we were taught, that's how we were brought up. You (Shweta) have been brought up differently, and you will bring up your children even more differently," said Jaya. Shweta echoed her thoughts and said, "A lot of times, people don't learn from other people's experiences. They have to learn from their own experiences. You have to give your children a chance to make those mistakes. It's actually, literally like putting your children out there or letting them go is like taking your heart out and putting it on the table. Because your every instinct is 'I don't want them to get hurt. This is maybe not a right person. This is maybe not a right direction they're going in,' but it's very difficult to say, 'Okay, I'll let you do it.' I think it's the best thing you can do for your child that you can let them make their own mistakes. Because they will gain experience." (With inputs from ANI)
01 September,2024 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentArtists, entrepreneurs and social leaders all came together at the recently held Young Leaders Awards by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi. Bollywood superstar Ayushmann Khurrana and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra were awarded the FICCI Young Leader’s Youth Icon by Shashwat Goenka, Chairman, FICCI Young Leaders Forum & Vice Chairman, RP - Sanjiv Goenka Group Co-Chair along with Aishwarya Bansal, Chair, FICCI Young Leaders Delhi NCR Chapter. FICCI recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary contributions of young leaders who have excelled in their respective fields and demonstrated a commitment to driving positive change in society. Giving inspiration to millions of people across the world and standing up for the right causes, Ayushmann’s reputation of a spotless artist precedes him as he adds another feather to his hat by being the only Bollywood actor to receive this award this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) Both Ayushmann and Neeraj serve as a beacon of inspiration to thousands of youngsters across the world - proving that through hardwork and determination, you can achieve anything you want! Legends in their own fields, both youth icons surely have one thing in common - they always hold the country's head high with pride. On being felicitated the Youth Icon at the FICCI Young Leaders Awards 2024, Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana said, “Being felicitated as a Youth Icon of India is a huge honour for me. I think about how my film choices have triggered a positive change in the mindset and played a large role in furthering my intent to work for making the society better." He further added, "Through my choice of cinema, I would like to capture and reflect the aspirations, ambitions, and values of a growing, dynamic and rising New India. By choosing inclusive scripts, and subjects and playing disruptive characters the endeavor from my end has always been to connect with the people of my country and challenge the status quo at every opportunity. Through my journey with brands, movies, and music, I want to make people smile, fill their hearts with happiness, bring them together, and tell the world how vibrant our country, our youth is.”
31 August,2024 10:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShreya Ghoshal has postponed her Kolkata concert, part of the "All Hearts Tour," due to ongoing protests in West Bengal following the alleged murder and sexual assault of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital earlier this month. The concert was scheduled for September 14 this year. Shreya on Saturday, took to her social media account to announce the decision. In a statement that she shared on her Instagram account, the singer revealed that she is deeply affected by the gruesome incident. "I am deeply affected by the gruesome and heinous incident that recently took place in Kolkata. Being a woman myself the very thought of sheer brutality that she must have gone through is unthinkable and sends shivers down my spine," read her statement. "With an aching heart and with deep sorrow, my promoters (Ishq FM) and I wish to reschedule our concert "Shreya Ghoshal Live, All Hearts Tour lshq FM Grand Concert" which was originally scheduled for the 14th of September 2024, to a new date in October 2024. This concert was highly anticipated by all of us, but it is absolutely imperative for me to take a stand and join you all in solidarity. I sincerely pray for the respect and safety of women in this world, not just our country (sic)," it said. "I am hopeful my friends and fans will accept and understand our decision to push this concert. Please stay together with my band and myself, as we stand united against the demons of humankind. I request you to bear with us while we announce a new date. Your current tickets will remain valid for the new date. Looking forward to seeing you all. Love, prayers and hope, Shreya Ghoshal," it further read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by shreyaghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) The concert is now expected to take place in October. However, no official date has been announced yet.
31 August,2024 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Rimi Sen has sued luxury car maker Land Rover, asking for ₹50 crore in damages. She claims her car had defects, including problems with the sunroof, sound system, and rear camera, which caused her mental distress. Rimi Sen sues Land Rover, seeks Rs 50 crore for trouble caused to her Rimi bought the car in 2020 for ₹92 lakh, but has had many problems with it since then. Because of this, she is accusing the company of negligence and causing her emotional distress. She says the car's defects and the way the company handled repairs have caused her a lot of mental stress, which led her to file the lawsuit. In her complaint, Rimi mentions that right after she started using the car, she noticed several issues, including a noisy sunroof, screen lags, a faulty sound system, and problems with the rear camera. Rimi Sen takes fraud case fight to Bombay High Court over Rs 4.14 crore loss Rimi Sen talked about the case she filed against her friend, Raunak Jatin Vyas, for cheating her out of over Rs 4 crore in 2022. She reported him to the police back then, but now she has taken the case to the Bombay High Court. She also explained why it took two years for the case to progress. Rimi Sen revealed details about the cheating case she filed against her friend. She claims that Raunak Jatin Vyas promised her high returns on an investment of Rs 4.14 crore in her business. However, after he began avoiding her calls, she realized she had been deceived. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Rimi discussed the issue and explained why there was a two-year delay in her case. She mentioned that her file got lost during the relocation of Khar Police Station. Since obtaining signatures from 3-4 senior officials is required for the FIR, she had to start the process anew, which took two years. She also shared that the case has now been transferred to CID Unit no 9, under the supervision of Police Officer Daya Nayak. In her written complaint, Sen mentioned that she met the accused, Ronak Jatin, goregon resident at a gym in Andheri three years ago, and the two became friends over months. Sen informed the police that Jatin claimed to be a businessman and had opened a new company of LED lights. He then offered Sen to invest in the company for a return of 40 per cent. After she decided to invest the money, they drafted an agreement.
30 August,2024 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentZomato CEO Deepinder Goyal made a point about not expecting free tickets for the upcoming Dua Lipa concert in India by sharing that he bought five tickets himself. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal slams people asking him for 'free passes' Goyal wrote on X, "No special favours - even for me. I just paid for my tickets on the @zomato app for the Feeding India concert. Please buy yours too and support the cause." Earlier this week, the billionaire called out people who were messaging him for free passes to the pop singer's concert, saying he's just leaving those messages as "seen" without responding. Deepinder Goyal mentioned this on Monday, writing, "I've been getting a lot of messages for free passes to the concert. Interestingly, all these requests are from people who can very well pay for these tickets. At my end, I am leaving all such messages on seen," Singer Dua Lipa who spent the New Year’s Eve in India earlier this year, is set to return for a concert in November. Dua shared glimpses of her trip including a picture of herself posing in front of an elephant, and wrote on X, “India, I’m coming back!! my trip at the start of this year was a beautiful reminder of how much I love this place. The warmth and energy I felt from everyone I met there was amazing, and I can’t wait to see you again to perform in November!!!!” About the concert Dua will perform at the Feeding India Concert by Zomato on November 30, 2024. Venue: MMRDA Ground, New Administrative Building, New Administrative Building MMRDA, E Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East The website link shared by Dua Lipa described the event in a statement that read, “Attention Dua Lipa fans - get ready to levitate! The Feeding India Concert, organised by Zomato’s Feeding India initiative to fight malnutrition, is back. This time, global pop icon Dua Lipa is here to make you ‘dance the night away’ in Mumbai. Witness the chart-topping artist light up the stage with her electrifying hits, and don’t miss the amazing support acts: the sensational JONITA and the dynamic Talwinder. We’ve just got one ‘new rule’ - don’t miss the chance to be part of this incredible experience, with a great cause.” Dua made her debut performance in the country back in November 2019.
29 August,2024 08:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has responded to a legal notice issued by the Madhya Pradesh High Court on a petition raising objections to the title of her book 'Pregnancy Bible', saying it has hurt the sentiments of people. Bebo, through her lawyers Divya Krishna Billaiya and Nikhil Bhatt argued that she did not intend to hurt anybody’s sentiments, reported Bollywood Hungama. They further stated that the book was not intended to offend any community. Meanwhile, the next hearing in the case will be held on September 10. Legal notice issued to Kareena Kapoor For those unversed, in May 2024, advocate Christopher Anthony told ANI that the High Court took cognisance of the petition and issued notice to Kareena Kapoor. "Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan launched a book which is named as 'Pregnancy Bible', the word Bible is the name of the holy book in Christianity...there is a lot of anger in the society regarding this...High Court took cognisance and issued notice to Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amazon...and sought answers. They have been given time till July 1," he said. Kareena, who is a mother of two children Taimur and Jeh, announced that she's writing a book about pregnancy on the birthday of her first child, Taimur, in 2020. In 2021, she spoke about her experience while giving a glimpse of her book. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) Kareena Kapoor’s upcoming projects Kareena will next be seen in Hansal Mehta’s 'The Buckingham Murders'. The film follows Jasmeet Bhamra (Kareena), a detective and mother who, after losing her own child, must investigate the murder of a 10-year-old in Buckinghamshire, going down a rabbit hole of secrets, where almost everyone in the small town becomes a suspect. The film is written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker. It is produced by Balaji Telefilms and TBM Films alongside Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. With this film, Kareena is making her debut as a producer. ‘The Buckingham Murders’ will be released in cinemas on September 13, 2024. The film's ensemble also includes Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen. Apart from this, Kareena will be seen in ace director Meghna Gulzar's new film 'Daayra'. She also has Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again'.'Singham Again' also stars Ajay Devgn, Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles. It is the third installment of the super-hit franchise. (With inputs from ANI)
28 August,2024 01:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Allahabad High Court denied relief to ace choreographer-director Remo D’Souza who filed a petition in connection with a 2016 cheating case. The plea was dismissed by a bench of Justice Rajeev Misra after Remo failed to challenge the chargesheet filed against him. The case dates back eight years when an FIR was lodged by Ghaziabad businessman Satyendra Tyagi. About the case According to Live Law, Tyagi alleged in the FIR that D'Souza had suggested he invest Rs 5 crore in the film ‘Amar Must Die’ which was never made. The businessman was promised that the amount would double to Rs 10 crore after the film’s release. Remo however failed to do so. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Remo Dsouza (@remodsouza) The FIR, lodged under Sections 420, 406, and 386 of the IPC also alleged that when Tyagi asked the choreographer to return his money, Remo threatened and intimidated by having underworld don Prasad Pujari call him. While dismissing Remo’s plea, the Court observed, “Having heard the learned counsel for applicant, the learned A.G.A. for State and upon perusal of record, this Court finds that the charge sheet dated 25.9.2020 submitted against applicant has not been challenged in the present application. In the absence of any challenge to the charge sheet, no relief as prayed for by means of present application can be granted.” In October 2020, a court of A.C.J.M. III, Ghaziabad, took cognizance of the offence but Remo failed to challenge the chargesheet in the case, hence his petition was dismissed. Remo's work front Remo was recently seen in ‘Madgaon Express’ where he played a shady doctor who is an undercover agent in reality. The film’s story revolves around three young boys played by Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, and Avinash Tiwary, who dream about vacationing in Goa. Their dream, however, comes true but only to turn into a nightmare as the three friends, all grown up now, embark on a train journey via Madgaon Express to reach their destination Goa. This marks the dynamic trio's first collaboration on the silver screen in the light-hearted film. Nora Fatehi, Upendra Limaye, and Chhaya Kadam are also a part of the comedy-drama.
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