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Rocking Star

A self-made actor, he worked his way up through hard work, conviction and acting prowess. Naveen Kumar Gowda popularly known as Yash, carved his name in the South Indian film industry with his talent, grit and determination. Over a decade old in the industry, this Sandalwood's highest-paid actor has earned "Yash" that many can only dream of. The Rocking Star who is raring to go and is touted to break box office records again in 2020 with K.G.F: Chapter 2, speaks to NAMITA GUPTA in an exclusive interview.

Dream BIG!

Though an engineer by profession, this free-spirited young lady’s heart was always set on the ramp! Her ultimate goal is to represent India on an international platform and she has been working hard to achieve this dream. With such zest and passion, it doesn’t come as a surprise that she was crowned Miss South India 2018, Miss Queen of India 2018 and finally Miss India – Miss Kerala 2019! Ritz gets into a candid chat with vLakshmi Menon as she reveals her fitness mantra, beauty secrets and what it takes to be a model!

Digging Into ‘OOTA'

What began as a menu revamp at restaurant 51 of Xandari Harbour, Fort Kochi, transformed into a bespoke culinary affair, unlike anything Kochi has witnessed before. ‘Oota’, the authentic Mangalorean seven course sit down dinner was curated by young Chef Shriya Shetty and Varun Shetty in association with Sareeka John and Payal Bafna of Guestronomy, a team that curates unique guest experiences. The culinary pop up was a resounding success with the restaurant bookings being completely sold out for all the six days. Ritz catches up with the masterminds behind this amazing gastronomic extravaganza that has set new goals for the hospitality scene in Kochi.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Mollywood has been buzzing with new directors and technicians who have been rolling out innovative storylines and quirky film treatments. Amidst the realism wave, here comes a rom com which has all the elements of a Bollywood superhit – comedy, romance, family drama and dance numbers. Director couple, Geetika and Sudip are not new to film making as they have had ample experience working with some of the best directors in the industry. The feature film that they scripted together titled Black Forest won them a National Award for environmental preservation and it has always been their dream to direct a Mollywood film. Ritz catches up with the director couple who are excited about the release of their debut Mollywood project, Happy Sardar, starring Kalidas Jayaram in the lead!

Celebrating Women Achievers

Meet Spoorthi Vishwas, Founder Director, KWAA Karnataka Women Achievers Awards and a brand emerging on her own.

Performer Nonpareil!

NOT MANY PEOPLE CAN CLAIM TO HAVE TRANSFORMED FROM BEING A SCRAWNY 16-YEAR-OLD INTO A PERFORMANCE POWERHOUSE, WHO IS ONE OF THE MOST REVERED ACTORS IN THE INDUSTRY. HOWEVER, DHANUSH CAN STAKE CLAIM TO THIS AND LOTS MORE! AN ACTOR WHO IS KNOWN FOR HIS PERFORMANCES NOT JUST IN TAMIL AND HINDI BUT ALSO ON THE WORLD STAGE, DHANUSH HAS ALSO ESTABLISHED HIMSELF AS AN ABLE DIRECTOR, ELOQUENT LYRICIST, HIGHLY TALENTED SINGER AND INTELLIGENT PRODUCER! IN SHORT, DHANUSH IS A LEAGUE UNTO HIMSELF! WE CAUGHT UP WITH THIS ALL-ROUNDER AND PICKED HIS BRAIN ON CINEMA, HIS CAREER AND LOTS MORE! READ ON FOR SOME EXCERPTS...

Raising The Roof

IT HAS BEEN JUST A LITTLE OVER A YEAR SINCE RASHMIKA MANDANNA, THE YOUNG STARLET FROM KARNATAKA, DEBUTED IN TOLLYWOOD. WITHIN THIS SHORT SPAN, SHE HAS BECOME ONE OF THE YOUNGEST TO ENTER THE TOLLYWOOD RS. 100 CRORE CLUB, THANKS TO THE BLOCKBUSTER HIT GEETHA GOVINDAM. WHEN SHE WALKS INTO ANY ROOM, WE IMMEDIATELY REALISE THAT ALL THE VIVACITY WE SEE IN HER ON-SCREENS IS VERY MUCH ORIGINAL! RASHMIKA MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER ACTORS IN THE SOUTH BUT SHE IS ALSO A HAPPY MILLENIAL WITH A CUTE AND HIGHLY EXPRESSIVE FACE AND A SPIRITED HEART. WE CAN CONFIDENTLY STATE THAT SHE WILL BECOME THE NEXT SENSATION IN TAMIL CINEMA TOO AND OUR CONVERSATION WITH THIS LOVELY LASS CONFIRMS OUR VIEW! READ ON FOR SOME EXERCEPTS FROM OUR LIVELY CHAT SENSATION WITH RASHMIKA MANDANNA...

Fashion Forward

Hello my dear Ritz readers, I hope you had a joyous Deepavali! I’m Priyanka Acharya, your resident ABCD who’s always looking to combine the best of Indian and American cultures, from food to fashion and everything in between.

The Enterprising Nail Tycoon

A DETERMINED YOUNG WOMAN, WHO HAS GONE THROUGH EXPERIENCES TO LAST AGES - THAT’S LEENA SHEKAR FOR YOU.

Destination Kerala!

A HOLIDAY IS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT 5 STAR HOTELS, SUMPTUOUS SEVEN COURSE MEALS AND IMPECCABLE HOUSEKEEPING! YOU MAY HAVE TO STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE TO EXPERIENCE WHAT YOUR DESTINATION HAS TO OFFER - TO EXPLORE THE SECRET TREASURES AND TALES THAT LAY HIDDEN IN THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE NATIVES, THE CULINARY TRADITIONS AND THE THREADS THAT WEAVE THE MAGICAL FABRIC OF THEIR RICH HERITAGE. SOME OF THE BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCES OFTEN UNFOLD DURING AN UNASSUMING NATURE TREK, A FISHING TRIP, A CULINARY EXPEDITION OR AT A QUIET, TRANQUIL CORNER OF A WARM HOME STAY! READ ON TO FIND OUT WHAT SOME OF THESE WONDERFUL HOSTS FROM GOD’S OWN COUNTRY HAVE TO OFFER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Ask And You Shall Receive!

The young couples, children of two eminent doctors, chose not just their life partners but also their gifts!

Your Skin Is Like A Canvas - Inner Secrets Of The Medical Spa Industry Revealed

If you ever wondered how do some women have that perfect hourglass figure or flaunt that flawless skin that you always dreamed of, then look no further. Bengaluru girl, Chaitanya Kenchamannahoskote, the founder of Maya Medi Spa who went overseas and mastered the domain of anything and everything in the beauty industry is now back in Bengaluru. NAMITA GUPTA caught up with Chaitanya over a candid conversation on the secrets behind the making of healthy and glowing skin and a toned hot body.

Where To Eat, What To Eat,

From Shoreditch to Soho, Covent Garden, Islington, and Mayfair discover some of the best and exquisite restaurants in London with a plethora of options. Michelin's star fine-dining experiences leave you speechless. The ever-growing list of restaurants in London is sure to impress with its authentic cuisine that takes you to the homeland. To avoid wading through countless reviews, we’ve curated a list of best 10 restaurants in London.

The Power Of One

That Mark Twain gem: “Age is an issue of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter” would apply squarely to this full-time public interest litigant at the Madras High Court.

From ABCD To Chennai Super Queen!

MEET PRIYANKA ACHARYA AND LEARN HOW SHE CAME TO LOVE LIFE IN CHENNAI

True Essence & Flavours Of Asian Cuisine

Head to sriracha - robata & contemporary pan-asian dining for culinary delights that look as good as they taste

Giving Administration A Healing Touch

A farmer in Piravom town in Kerala's Ernakulam district sowed the seeds of sacrifice decades ago.

Pet Diaries!

Raising a pet today, means a lot more than just owning a fancy animal or keeping a canine to replace security guards. Pets are family, they are our companion, if we love them, spend quality time with them, they become our best friend! Ritz catches up with pet lovers across Kochi city who share their stories about the special bond they share with their pets!

Preserve Life On This Planet

Loss of Biodiversity Threatens Humanity

Whiff Of Araku Valley

S Krishna Chaitanya Gives Us An Insight Into The World Of Organic Coffee And Tells Us What Makes The Bean To Cup Experience Of Drinking An Araku Aroma Coffee So Special

Upping The Ante!

Kokoro is a Japanese term which, though difficult to translate in English, literally means a unity or synchronisation of the mind, body and spirit! In today's fast moving world, a person needs to be both mentally and physically fit to cope up with the rapid changes we are facing every single day. Education makes a person complete and now it has become a norm to travel to whichever corner of the world required, in search of a person's dream. It definitely is not an easy task to identify the right country and educational institution to pursue your dreams. However, when there is a tried and tested companion to help you make your choice, with a wealth of over twenty years of experience, it would be of invaluable help; and that is exactly what Vaasantosh Venkatesan and his company Planet Education bring to the table! Tailoring a fitness routine to suit your individual self, taking into account your personal, lifestyle and career-oriented constraints into consideration and whipping you into shape with that extra care, is fitness coach Haresshvar Sakthivelu - who has an excellent track record in this field. When these two youngsters come together and turn entrepreneurs with a nutrition supplement company named Level Up Nutrition, you can expect it to reach great heights!

Styling The Millennials

An apparel brand owner, a fashion designer, a MAC make-up artist, a celebrity stylist, all rolled into one, Suresh Menon is the jack of all trades.

Show Stealer!

Be it as a child artiste or as a grown up star on the small screens or in playing character roles on the silver screens; Neelima Esai has been there and done that! An actor and producer, Neelima is a well known face across almost all the households of Tamil Nadu, for she has played many memorable characters and earned an indelible name for herself! Check out what she has to say about the ongoing Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3 and quite a few other things...

Precious Pawsome Paradise

These pet owners wouldn’t trade their cuddling-with-your-canine time with anything else in the world. NAMITA GUPTA finds out more on the plush world of pets and the infinite furry pawssibilties and love they bring to your life.

MeenAviyal Magic

She came, she conquered the silver screen but to everyone’s dismay, left abruptly. It didn’t take long for this young, bubbly diva to return; but it was not where she had left off. She was about to experiment with a new medium, one that was fresh and ready to be explored! Her Vlog got everyone’s attention and then came, ‘Talk with Archie’ on YouTube, which was an instant hit! Later, she launched her first web series called ‘Toofan Mail’ that had her entire family donning different roles. It gathered more steam than was expected and soon she was ready with her next big project, ‘MeenAviyal’. The trending web series featured the enterprising young lady behind it all, Archana Kavi along with the dashing young star Arun Kurian and the lovable Vaishnavi Venugopal in lead roles. Ritz catches up with the trio who are setting new trends online.

Celebrity Bridals

As always it is our pretty Divas who set the fashion wheels rolling. Especially when it comes to celebrity bridals, there is always an extra element of excitement to know what the pretty lady has chosen to wear on her D Day! Ritz gets into a conversation with the Kochi designers who are setting new fashion goals with our beautiful celebrity brides!

Celebrating Motherhood

ANJANA R ANGAN makes heads turn in an exclusive shoot, her first appearance after her baby for RITZ Magazine for that1too.com

The Beauty Of Beer

Walk inside Broadway Brewery and it gives you a larger than life kind of feel – a feel that’s fresh, pleasant on the eye and mind, and leavs you awstruck. This brewery is Hyderabad’s answer to good, tasty and quality beer.

Greying India The Truth In Black & White

Good news can also be bad news.

Passion For Pots & Pans

Frederique Constant and RITZ Magazine join hands to identify those women in South India who are living their passion. Meet one such woman who is inspiring many others – Chef Latha, Frederique Constant Woman of the Month