Monday 28•09•2015
Danielle Canute crowned 'India's Next Top Model'
Ranveer Singh to represent Adidas Originals in India Bollywood's livewire performer Ranveer Singh has joined the league of celebrities like Pharrell Williams, Rita Ora and Kanye West! He has been roped in to endorse streetwear label adidas Originals, in India.
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(L-R) Danielle Canute (Winner), Gloria Tep, Rushali Rai.
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anielle Canute has emerged as the winner of the first season of fashion-based reality TV show "India's Next Top Model". The 18-year-old aspiring model from Mumbai was the youngest contestant on the show and saw off competition from Gloria Tep and Rushali Rai to win the title. Calling her journey a "roller coaster" ride, Danielle said she never expected to be named the winner of the show but is happy that her hard work has paid off. "The journey was a roller coaster for me. I had never modelled before the show. I never thought I would make it to the first round, so for me winning the competition is a dream come true," Danielle told PTI. The BA second year student from St Xavier's College, Mumbai, was extremely shy in the beginning of the show. She opened up and gradually won several competitions during the course of the MTV show, which was hosted by modelactress Lisa Haydon. "I understood that there is no point racking my brain out and thinking too much about the posing. It should come naturally and I realised that eventually. I learnt a
lot about modelling and thanks to this show I know now that I love it and I am going to pursue it very seriously," she said. When asked who was her biggest competition on the show, Danielle said, "It has to be Gloria. But I am going to miss her a lot as she was my roommate and she really behaved like my mother and took care of me." As a winner, she has received one year contract with bling talent management agency, a spread in Graiza magazine and is also the online face for Tresseme India for a year. Danielle, who idolises Lisa and British supermodel Cara Delevingne, said she is not thinking about joining films like most models do and will focus on building her career as a top catwalk star. "I don't think I am going to try for acting right now. I just want to focus on my modelling career and try to make a name for myself like my idols." "India's Next Top Model" is an Indian version of Tyra Banks-created 2003 American reality television series "America's Next Top Model". The show was judged by Lisa and Dabboo Ratnani and mentored by Anusha Dandekar.
hrilled about his collaboration with adidas Originals, Ranveer said in a statement: "I am totally stoked to represent a brand that I grew up loving and has been a big part of my life. I still own the first pair of superstar sneakers that I bought during my college days and have only gone on to collect more." "While I get to be the face of the brand in India, it's the brand that truly represents me. In one word, it is unique. It doesn't need to try hard to stand out, it's backed by a great heritage that is inspired by sport and has evolved over time." The actor, who has amassed a fan following with his performance in films like Band Baaja Baaraat, Gunday, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and Dil Dhadakne Do, also said the brand has been an "integral part of my life since my childhood" and that he continues to flaunt its products because it is "distinctive, unique and stands-out naturally" -much like his "personal style". "It's a matter of immense pride for me to be the face of adidas Originals in India - a truly global brand whose style heritage and legacy of cool shines above all," he added. Ranveer has particularly been chosen to endorse the brand in India as he "embodies the adidas Originals brand in every sense," said Dave Thomas, managing director, adidas Group, India. "He is not just an entertainer, his creativity,
individuality and ability to express himself is like no other. This relationship has been sparked by the immense love Ranveer has for adidas Originals. He has been often spotted, sporting the trefoil and the three
stripes, now you will see a lot more of that in the coming future," Thomas added. They will start the partnership with the launch of the first adidas brand centre in the country, at Indra Nagar, Bengaluru.
India launches its own Hindi version of terrorism drama 24
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Harry Styles donates his clothes to charity
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arry Styles has been donating his designer clothes to charity shops. The 21-year-old singer is reportedly sent so much free clothing he's decided it's best to send a sizeable amount of it to charity stores, meaning One Direction fans are able to buy his garments. A source shared: ''Harry was casually talking about all the free stuff he gets sent and how he can't keep up with all of it. ''He said he gives a lot of it away to friends and family but also drives up to charity shops and drops bin bags of designer clothes at a time.'' Harry - who is reportedly considering his career options at the moment following One Direction's announcement that they plan to take a break in 2016 recognises he's in a fortunate position of being able to help other people. The source told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: ''Harry knows that he's in an incredibly privileged position and would prefer to give it to people who need it rather than have it piled away in unused boxes.'' Meanwhile, One Direction recently confirmed that their fifth album 'Made In The A.M.' will be released in November. The chart-topping band - which also includes Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan - also released a second track from the album as a special surprise for anybody who pre-orders the album or streams through online retailers.
ollywood screen legend Anil Kapoor has launched an Indian version of 24 where he plays the Indian version of Jack Bauer. The drama features all the same techniques and drama of the original series, but all of the characters and storylines have been changed to work with a local audience. Instead of Jack Bauer, Kapoor plays the heroic head of the Indian Anti Terrorist Unit, Jai Singh Rathod. In the final season of the US version of 24 Kapoor plays President Omar Hassan of the fictional Islamic Republic of Kamistan. He is in the US to sign a peace treaty which is opposed by terrorists. The terrorists want to attack the United States
and kill Hassan. Unusually, Jack Bauer is unable to save the person who he is tasked with protecting but manages to avert nuclear Armageddon. Speaking to CNN, Kapoor said that 24 was only previously known in India by those who could speak English. He said his version was filmed in Hindi so every small town and village across the country could tune in. Unlike earlier Indian productions, there are now sequences of singing and dancing. 'That is not a requirement anymore,' he added. Kapoor's 24 is one of the most expensive TV shows ever filmed for the Indian market. Director Abhinay Deo said: 'We are giving them
Tetseo Sisters perform Naga folk songs and fusion music on the Sun stage on the second day of Ziro Festival of Music in Ziro, Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh. This is their second appearance at the festival. Ziro Festival of Music is a 4-day international music festival in its 4th edition and concluded on September 27.
their star that they love and we are giving them subject matter which is close to them, which is India, patriotism, terrorism, crime, thriller and family emotions. Where can this go wrong?' Kapoor actually played a Middle Eastern leader in the eighth season of the US version in 2010. The popular actor said he had to bring 'discipline and professionalism' from US television to India to get the programmed filmed in time. The producers created an exact replica of the CTU (counter terrorism unit) from the original US version to bring added authenticity. In the Indian version, Kapoor's character has just 24 hours to save the country from an
impending terrorist attack and save the life of leading politician. In India, much of the daily television output is dedicated to soap operas which go out daily. It is understood that a second season of 24 in India is already in production. Raj Nayak, chief executive of Colors TV channel which is broadcasting the show said more adaptations of US shows will make their way to Indian screens. He said: 'When '24' becomes a hit, be assured that every CEO of every broadcasting company will be on a flight to L.A. to pick up formats. My audience is the masses - the Hindi heartland. They haven't seen this, for them it'll be a novelty and something new.'
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