TMM - October 2020

In this issue

Dear Readers,

Change is the only constant and the most recent one that I came across is the digitalization of FDCI’s India Couture Week, and what a magical change! I never thought that the fashion runway will see such a major twist, but here it is and I guess every fashion lover in India loved it. Our October is also all about change in perception and perspective that is redefining the new normal with positivity. Our cover girl Sunny Leone, who is currently in LA with family, loves the change in her lifestyle and is enjoying bonding with kids and husband. The issue also features brands and individuals, who are working day in and out to bring a change of positivity with their unique perspective and craft in the field of fashion, art, creative writing, performing arts, FMCG, and more. The change of positivity reminds me of the change that TMM has gone through during the lockdown and the makeover we are planning as well. I hope all of this will be loved and appreciated by each one of you.

Happy Reading!

Rooted IN LUXURY GAURI KHAN

Diamonds surely are a girl’s best friend. And when those diamonds tell a story, they become even more valuable. Recently, Zoya, the exquisite diamond boutique from the House of Tatas, introduced its new collection, Rooted — an exquisite line up of over 45 pieces for the modern sophisticate. The stunning new collection was virtually launched by celebrated designer Gauri Khan, who was joined by Ajoy Chawla, CEO of Titan’s Jewellery Division, and Titan’s Chief Design Officer, Revathi Kant.

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THE ULTIMATE VISUALIZER - Roop Pratap Choudhary

Meet Roop Pratap Choudhary, Managing Director, Noor Mahal, Incredible Indian Palace Hotel, Jewel Group of Hotels, who is here to re-define the world of hospitality with his instincts that is deeply rooted in his upbringing and balanced with new-age technology, comfort, trend, and need of the hour. In the fragile post-COVID luxury and hospitality market, where hospitality brands have resorted to layoffs, he as a visionary had been planning things in a way that his existing is not disturbed. He tells TMM about his art of functioning and future plans of expansion.

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LIVING LIFE LA STYLE SUNNY LEONE

In the past few months that she shifted to her Los Angeles home with her husband, Daniel Webber and kids Nisha, Asher and Noah, Sunny Leone has been giving her fans a chance to see what life is like for her out there. From attempting new workouts to going to the zoo with her children, or just hanging out by the poolside, the actress is living it up in the California city. “We have a different sense of freedom here. Children get to be outdoors. We get to be outdoors. It’s wonderful,” she says. With no house help, it’s just the five of them in the beautiful space they have created in LA. The actress, who is also the owner of StarStruck cosmetics, told TMM she is looking forward to being back in Mumbai soon. Excerpts from a conversation with our gorgeous cover girl.

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ON A ‘MUSICAL' NOTE: SHREYA CHAUDHRY

One of the most refreshing and beautiful shows of this year, Amazon Prime Video’s Bandish Bandits has received a lot of love and appreciation for its music, performances, and visual landscape. The story of two lovers who come from different musical backgrounds has the vivacious Shreya Chaudhry as one of the protagonists.

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BORN TO BE ON STAGE - AKHIL SACHDEVA

Some people just never disappoint and the same can be said of Akhil Sachdeva. The composer and singer with the melodious voice has once again proved that when it comes to romantic tracks, he is right up there with the very best. His song Galliyaan from Alt Balaji’s web series Bebakee is a beautiful track of love, separation and heartbreak and has been appreciated by his fans.

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A SIP OF SUCCESS

If you can dream it, you can achieve it! These words of wisdom surely fits the success story of Jagdish Kumar, a hotelier from New Zealand with an experience of 20 years in the industry, who returned to India with a dream of having a cup of tea with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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ACE IN THE PACK: BILAL SIDDIQUI

With The Phoenix, Bilal Siddiqui returns to his favourite genre – the spy thriller. The author, who made a sparkling debut with his first book – The Bard of Blood, tries to keep the plots fast-paced and the characters relatable. “What really helped me actualize my dreams of writing a spy novel was working with my mentor S. Hussain Zaidi sir,” he says about his latest novel published by Penguin Random House India.

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LIFESTYLE DIARY HELLY SHAH

For Indian television actor Helly Shah, acting is her passion that makes her happy. In her words, acting is a very creative field, where one gets to work on characters, craft, and emotions. In a quick chat with TMM, Helly, who is known for her portrayal of Swara Maheshwari in Swaragini and Devanshi Bakshi in Devanshi divulges her lifestyle and favourites.

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ATTENTION TO DETAIL: CHEF RAHUL AKERKAR

If destiny hadn’t intervened, Rahul Akerkar would have become a biochemical engineer and the world would have been deprived of his stupendous culinary skills.

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THE BODY SCULPTOR - Prashant Sawant

Meet Prashant Sawant, a celebrity fitness trainer, who has been sculpting bodies since 1998. His brainchild ‘Body Sculptor’, established in 2003 in Mumbai is a personal fitness training studio that has been training names like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor and more. According to Prashant, it’s been a journey full of exploration and understanding the mechanism of the body and crafting personalized plans for his clients. For Prashant, the pros of being a celebrity fitness trainer are that they (celebrities) know what they are doing, why they are training, and why workout is important. While he feels that there are no cons of being a celebrity fitness trainer, he surely affirms that there are myths that people believe and one of them is, results can be obtained quickly, and one kind of diet suits everyone to lose weight faster. In a detailed conversation with TMM, Prashant clears it all and shares a slice of his success journey in the world of fitness.

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