TAJ EXPRESS is more than just Bollywood musical on stage - it is a love story wrapped in the colours of India for the world!
Choreographed by renowned Bollywood choreographer VAIBHAVI MERCHANT Continue
Alana Seebaran, from Guyana, took the 21st Miss India Worldwide 2012 crown, the  1st runner up was Anvita Sudarshan (Kuwait) and Olivia Rose (Australia) took the the 2nd runner up title in the  capital Paramaribo, Suriname on 25 February 2012.
The 2011 winner, Ankita Ghazan of Australia, crowned Alana Seebaran in front of a packed audience of over 800 people, judges, guests and celebrities from Bollywood. While well known Bollywood actor, Aftab Shivdansani, honored Alana Seebaran with the official sash. Bollywood actress Aarti Chhabria entertained the audience with a powerful dance performance supported by talented local Surinamese dancers.
The first eliminations left 11 finalists out of  35 contestants’, which was a pleasant surprise for the local Miss India Surianme, Varsha Ramrattan, who was called in last to make it in the top 11.
Top 5 - Olivia Rose, Anvita Sudarshan, Deena Uppal, Varsha Ramrattan and Alana Seebaran. The top 5 were required to write down their individual answers to the same question within a specified time and then had to speak out the answer. Almost like an exam, few of the finalists took a long time to write their answer than the others. In the end the nerves were relieved when the final 3 winners were announced!
On the night there were also sub titles given, this time there were 12 sub titles given, the largest number for this pageant which was understandable as there were 35 countries taking part in 2012, the largest representaion is the history of this pageant. Though regular countries like Nepal and Fiji were missed in Suriname in 2012, Â the newer European countries like Germany, Spain, Switzerland boosted the overeas delegation.
Subtitles Winners: Best Talent:Â Alana Seebaran, Miss Photogenic:Â Uraysha Ramrachia, Bollywood Diva: Deena Uppal, Beautiful Eyes:Â Chandal Kaur, Beautiful Hair:Â Ankita Arora, Beautiful Smile:Â Shreeya Chawla, Beautiful Skin: Varsha Ramrattan, Best Figure:Â Eram Karim, Beautiful Face:Â Anvita Sudarshan, Miss Professional:Â Veebha Sharma, Miss Catwalk:Â Lizann Lourdes Afonso, Miss Congeniality:Â Sharmisttha Yoogan
PHOTOS:
Top Left: Ankita Ghazan (Miss India Australia & Miss India Worldwide 2011), Aftab Shivdasani (Bollywood Actor), Olivia Rose (Miss India Australia 2011), Raj Suri (Founder Miss India Australia/Photographer/Talent Spotter) and Aarti Chhabria (Bollywood Actress)
Top Right: Eisha Ramrakhiani (Co-National Director, UAE),  Lizann Lourdes Afonso (Miss India UAE), Ankita Ghazan ( Miss India Worldwide 2011), Olivia Rose ( Miss India Australia 2012), Deena Uppal (Miss India UK) and Dipesh Patel (Co- National Director, UK)
Bottom Left: Raj Suri, (Media Publisher/Photographer/Talent Spotter) with his contestants - Ankita Ghazan (L) and Olivia Rose from Australia
Bottom Middle: Namita Ajodhia, chief co-ordinator for Sur India Glamour performs a classical Indian Bharat Natyam dance at the finale
Bottom Right: Anil Ramhitdoebe (Chairman Miss India Suriname and Event Organizer) with Anvita Sudarshan (Miss India Kuwait - Miss India Worldwide 2012 - Â 1st runner up)
Photos 2:
Top: Dharmatmat Saran, Chairman Miss India Worldwide, Mrs Neelam Saran (Judge) with Bollywood Celebrities, Officials and Judges
Bottom: Anil Doebe, Event Organiser, Miss India Worldwide 2012 in Surianme, thanks the audience and sponsors.
Update 23 Febuary 2012: Pallavi Sharda’s film “Dus Tola” was screened as the opening film in the Bollywood film festival in Suriname, South America on 21 Febuary as part of Miss India Worldwide 2012. Bollywood Actress Aarti Chhabria was present at the screening.
Update: 10 January 2012 - Pallavi Sharda has signed to play Stephen Curry’s girlfriend in a new Australian film “Save Your Legs” - HERALD SUN
Former Miss India Australia (2010) PALLAVI SHARDA, originally from Melbourne, Australia, talks about her new Bollywood film “LOVE, BREAKUPS & ZINDAGI” (LBZ) due to be released on 7 October 2011.
Miss India Worldwide 2011 took place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Below are the photo gallereis from the event.
ANKITA GHAZAN, Miss India Australia, won the Miss India Worldwide 2011. FULL STORY CLICK HERE
Ankita singing talent wowed the judges in UAE. Ms Ghazan, will be flying specially from Bollywood to perform her
melodies at the MIWW in Suriname on 25 February 2012. More about the festive week in Suriname. READ FULL STORY CLICK HERE
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CHALIS CHAURASI - Releasing 13 January 2012 Continue
The 4th edition of Kingfisher Premium Sunday Soul Sante is an effort to provide artistic freedom to all - as one of the events in Bangalore which is gaining popularity with the youth, this Sunday bazaar brings together diverse cultures on a single platform - a fun carnival and a market festival rolled into one. Continue
Former Miss Earth Australia, Liana Werner-Gray, lead actor of  Hollywood movie “Man in the Maze” (release exclusively in India) by Indian director-producer Mitesh Patel attended  grand finale of “STILL 2011 awards” Continue
Mumbai, August 24, 2011 - On Sunday, at an exclusive event at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2011, Bollywood’s top girl Kareena Kapoor, unveiled Lakmé Absolute - Lakmé’s high-performance, long wear make-up range, which lasts up to 16 hours. She was recently chosen as the Face of the cosmetic giant as she embodies the very qualities the brand stands for. On the occasion, were present Farida Kaliyadan, General Manager, Lakmé and Lakmé Make-up Expert Cory Walia. Cory demonstrated a Lakmé ABSOLUTE look on Kareena Kapoor, the one that Kareena wore on the ramp at the Lakmé Grand Finale Continue
LFW Winter/Festive 2011 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai.
TALENT BOX
August 19, 2011:
Prashant and Sudha Goregaonkar is a designer label showcasing a collection which is unapologetically beautiful as it is flamboyant and being all about a festive mood this season. The designers known for their high luxury couture, prêt, trousseaux treated the audience to a mix of dresses, gowns as well as traditional Indian wear at the Talent Box show. Although designed keeping the commercial aspect in mind, this duo didn’t hold back on anything, creating elegant pieces which can be mixed and matched; which was a refreshing twist to Indo-Western wear with unique concepts such as using jackets instead of churidars. Beautiful fabrics like Indian Chanderi, silk and satin took on gorgeous forms with asymmetric cuts accompanying the designers’ skill at playing with textures, pleats, lengths and flairs. Embellished with fringe work, sequins, beads and bright stones the embroidery was reminiscent of fireworks on shades of red, brown and white fabric. Saris with large, dazzling hand embroidered borders, sparkling brooches and cholis with low cut backs were sensual and splendid. The creative pair worked with traditional Indian prints, keeping it simple and focusing on the detailing of the outfits by introducing shots of green, gold, silver, burgundy and purple.
August 18, 2011:
ADITYA KHANDELWAL SHOWED GREAT FASHION FOR THE WINTER/FESTIVE 2011 SEASON AT THE TALENT BOX
Aditya Kandelwal’s collection made good use of earthy colours such as brown, white, ivory and nude shades gave his creations a mellow feel although the eco-friendly, hand-woven fabrics such as pure silk and bamboo silk were finely embellished with gold threads. If that wasn’t enough, some designs were made in hounds tooth silk, which is a rare fabric. His collection portrayed his talent for playing with Indian fabrics as well as traditional Indian designs, themes and embroideries; transferring their beauty onto western silhouettes. Â It’s safe to say that this particular collection by Aditya Khandelwal will really stand out as a brilliant fusion between ‘traditional East’ meeting ‘West’.
Jewellery designer, Pallavi Foley presented her collection “Organzo Curves” at the  India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) finale on the 3rd of August 2011. The collection which was about modern sculptures in 18k yellow gold is a tribute to the modern woman. Handcrafted to perfection, the collection conveys- ‘Be beautiful, be edgy and most of all be yourself’. The gorgeous Perizaad Zorabian played perfect muse as she sashayed down the ramp in Pallavi’s stunning pieces. Continue
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