To Bollywood and Beyond
Tatler Hong Kong|September 2022
Business magnate Kishore Samtani’s love for Indian cinema has entered another dimension. He talks about his new Web3 project, Bollyverse, and how he plans to take it global
Tara Sobti
To Bollywood and Beyond

When Kishore Samtani was a young boy living in Mumbai, the world’s most prolific centre for film production, the influence of Bollywood was all around him. The creative energy of the industry excited Samtani, and the magic of theatre and the possibilities of the worlds that could be created would inspire him as an adult to launch a new project to bring his beloved Bollywood into the Web3 era.

In March, Samtani launched Bollyverse, a one-stop source of entertainment for all Bollywood lovers in the metaverse, meeting a need in the space he felt was unfulfilled. “Indian representation is important. Now, everyone will get to experience the richness of Indian culture in the metaverse,” he says from New York in July, where he was attending NFT NYC, a Web3 symposium. In the Bollyverse, users can attend movie award shows and concerts from the comfort of their own homes, play virtual reality games with stars, buy from India’s biggest designer brands, and experience the glitzy world of Bollywood by interacting with celebrity avatars.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة September 2022 من Tatler Hong Kong.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة September 2022 من Tatler Hong Kong.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

المزيد من القصص من TATLER HONG KONG مشاهدة الكل
The Journe Impact
Tatler Hong Kong

The Journe Impact

James Li's journey into the world of horology is both a personal narrative and an exploration of mechanical artistry that led him to discover the creative instinct of Françoise-Paul Journe, the independent watchmaker who has captured the hearts and minds of so many collectors in Hong Kong in just two decades

time-read
4 mins  |
February 2025
The Future of Luxury
Tatler Hong Kong

The Future of Luxury

The Tatler Best of Asia event in November not only saw industry titans from dining and hospitality converge in Bangkok but also featured talks from prominent figures, including Imran Amed, CEO and founder of The Business of Fashion. Here, we look back on the insights he shared on the everevolving luxury landscape

time-read
3 mins  |
February 2025
FINDING THE CURE
Tatler Hong Kong

FINDING THE CURE

It took Malaysian haematologist Swee Lay Thein 20 years to discover the gene that led to a cure for sickle cell anaemia; she hopes it will take far less than that for women to be recognised equally in the science industry

time-read
5 mins  |
February 2025
Hangzhou Nocturne
Tatler Hong Kong

Hangzhou Nocturne

Chanel’s 2024/25 Métiers d’art collection in Hangzhou pays homage to Gabrielle Chanel’s imagined visions of West Lake, transforming her romantic fantasy of China into reality

time-read
4 mins  |
February 2025
New Moves
Tatler Hong Kong

New Moves

Celebrated Tibetan choreographer Sang Jijia, who has been named the new artistic director of City Contemporary Dance Company this year, wants to bring change to the industry in Hong Kong

time-read
5 mins  |
February 2025
Comfort Food
Tatler Hong Kong

Comfort Food

A love letter to hotel room service and the in-room dining heroes that offer the ultimate comfort away from home By Coco Marett

time-read
4 mins  |
February 2025
TASTE O UNKNOWN THE
Tatler Hong Kong

TASTE O UNKNOWN THE

Asia’s most exciting food cities aren’t where you think. These under-the-radar destinations are cooking up the region’s next great gastronomic moments

time-read
4 mins  |
February 2025
A New Chapter in Hong Kong's Legacy
Tatler Hong Kong

A New Chapter in Hong Kong's Legacy

Hopewell Hotel echoed Wan Chai's rich history of transformation with its soft opening on December 10, 2024. Offering spacious accommodation, versatile event spaces and breathtaking views, the hotel invites visitors to experience the district's storied past while stepping into a new era of elegance and convenience

time-read
2 mins  |
February 2025
Torch Bearer
Tatler Hong Kong

Torch Bearer

At the launch of Bonham's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, Chabi Nouri, the firm's global CEO, shared her journey, insights into the luxury auction industry and her vision for the future of the house

time-read
3 mins  |
February 2025
STYLE WITH SUBSTANCE
Tatler Hong Kong

STYLE WITH SUBSTANCE

Tatler takes a behind-the-scenes look at the home kitchens of three chefs and restaurateurs, where professional precision meets family-centric design

time-read
3 mins  |
February 2025