The Dancebee Rewind 2017
31 December - last day of the year, and this calls for a throwback!!! 2017 was like a roller coaster ride, packed with sweet and sour moments. From working on some fabulous projects, to interacting with incredible artists. Exploring beautiful cities and countries to watching my Dancebee Fam grow by leaps and bounds, with fans from across the globe; undoubtedly, there was a lot to be thankful for.
It was also the year that taught me a lot about life and it's unpredictability. While the professional front saw a lot of hope and full fledged action, I dealt against a lot of negative vibes on the personal side. The last quarter of 2017 was like a ridiculous nightmare, with strange and depressing things happening one after another. With god's grace and faith in that 'light at the end of a dark tunnel', we have managed to divert our attention towards bigger things and look at the brighter side of life. The tide is still very much high, but we hope the new year shall sail things smoothly.
The end of November as a big blow. My darling little babe - Kiara's loss left a big void. It wasn't easy to cope up with all that had happened. But, I somehow mustered up the courage and realised that she is very much with us. Her warmth, kindness and happy face will always have an integral space in my heart. She is watching us from the heaven above, and will continue to spread happiness across the rainbow.
All said and done, it's time to take a look at the year that was, with our very own - Dancebee Rewind 2017! Watch the video, and do leave a comment / Hit like if you enjoyed watching little glimpses from my life.
As we inch towards a brand new year, here's hoping it brings in lots of positivity, love, hope and happiness across the globe. And of course, I promise to create tons of new content (also, to be a LOT more regular on YouTube. I promise) and shall continue to take our content a notch higher than the last year, as always. Here's to raising the bar in 2k18 with our work and enthusiasm, and spreading positive vibes around like a pocketful of glitter. Goodbye 2017! See you in 2018, Dancebee Fam.
Stay Organised in 2018 with these Quirky and Cute Planners
We are almost close to 2018. The brand new year is hardly a few days away, and once again, many of you will have wish lists, check lists and goals ready. It's that amazing when we look forward to welcoming the year ahead with hope, new aspirations and dreams. And of course, make a list of new projects or take up 'never before done' activities with utmost excitement. What better than penning down ideas and thoughts on a brand new planner? Ah! The smell of freshly printed and ordered stationary, especially planners and organisers. For stationary lovers like us (Oh! I am a huge fan of cute stationary), it's like some annual ritual.
Everybody loves to see an adorable new planner, waiting on their work desk, packed with carefully created to-do lists, schedules, check lists and notes for the year ahead. If you are one of those who still hasn't found the perfect one for the new year, don't worry! We've got you covered. Here are some of our favourite planners for 2k18, that will keep you motivated and organised in the brand new year. Cheers to the New Year!
This is your Year Planner
Available on: Card Affairs
Price: Rs 700
Who doesn't love all things magical and unicorns? Well, we sure do. And, we absolutely love this adorable special edition planner, which motivates us to believe that '2018' is certainly our year. A solid planner, packed with 200 neatly organised sides, with columns for schedules, priorities, reminders and checklist.
Shapes - 2018 Planner
Available on: Amazon
Price: Rs 1500 (currently available on discount)
This one's a no frills planner! Complete with pages for monthly tasks, travel memos, annual calendar and more. There is also enough space for marking birthdays and important dates. A complete list of Indian holidays, along with lunar calendar dates are added to this handy planner.
Dream Demand Hustle - Gold Edition Planner
Available on: Card Affairs
Price: Rs 700
Dream, believe and achieve; our mantra for life! Add to that, the perfect amount of hustle and there is no stopping you. How about a planner that echoes your thought? The Dreams Demand Hustle gold edition planner is perfect for the boss girl in you (and each one of us). Planning, scheduling and creating ideas becomes fun, when you have a beautiful planner waiting for you on the work desk. Comes with 200 sides, with columns for tasks, priorities, reminders among others.
Travel Journal
Available on: LetterNote
Price: Rs 600
Travel the world like there is no tomorrow. Make those dreams a reality by jotting down notes, thoughts and creating plans for your trips. All this and more, in a bright and simple Travel journal. The journal comes with approximately 192 pages, which has been sectioned into - Plan, Organise, Remember, Schedule, Manage and Explore. Some of the most important sections include maintaining a record of travel expenses, creating checklists for packaging, traveling among others. If you love traveling, and exploring various parts of the world tops your wish list for the year ahead, then you must buy this!
Chic Happens - Planner
Available on: PropShop 24
Price: Rs 700
Cute, pink and all things chic; there were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect little planner. Staying organised cannot get more stylish than this. This 75 page planner by Paper Town is perfect for the workaholic, who likes to jot down ideas, priorities, to-do lists, schedule meetings and delegate new tasks everyday.
Health & Fitness Planner
Available on: PropShop 24
Price: Rs 2500
Who said planners are only restricted to organising your work life? Hell no! Investing in a planner to maintain your fitness goals, records and achievements is a must. And, what better than this lovely Health and Fitness planner by Blac Panda? The pages are well sectioned, with sections for weekly workout log, daily and weekly meals + vitamin intake, progress tracker among others. There are special sections for maintaining exercise ideas, jotting down obstacles faced and also keeping a check on the monthly 'before & after'. The motivational quotes are definitely a plus. If 2018 is all about getting fit, then this is one thing you must definitely self gift.
A Gentleman's Planner
Available on: Card Affairs
Price: Rs 550
Looking to gift the man in your life (be it your father, brother, friend, husband or just about anyone) something special and unique? Look no further! This stylish planner, perfectly created for 'Gentlemen', can be a great gifting option. We absolutely love the cover, and also like how neatly the planner is sectioned, with check lists, reminder columns and more, spread over 200 sides.
Have you found the perfect planner already? Well, we have got way too many favourites! How are you preparing to list down goals for 2018? Leave a comment and Join the conversation on
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Celebrity Style File | Virushka Reception (Red Carpet - Mumbai)
The much awaited Mumbai reception hosted by newly wed couple - Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, finally unfolded last night. After a fairy tale wedding in Italy and a high profile Delhi reception, the couple invited friends and members of the film fraternity for a special evening, organised at The St Regis (Lower Parel). Apart from the families and close friends, there were a host of renowned guests, ranging from Kohli's team mates from the Indian cricket team to Sharma's co-stars and friends from Bollywood. As usual, the paparazzi went berserk, as they snapped several a-listers walked the specially created red carpet and photo-op area. Among the key attendees were Sharma's debut film co-star Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and family, M.S Dhoni and family, Ranbir Kapoor among others. Highlight of the evening included Khan dubbing a popular film dialogue for Kohli, and the couple's incredible dance on Punjabi numbers.
However, apart from the usual insider stories (which isn't our domain), what stood out were the outfits picked by the couple, as well as the attendees. Here's a round up of some top looks sported by Bollywood celebrities at the event.
The Couple - Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma
However, apart from the usual insider stories (which isn't our domain), what stood out were the outfits picked by the couple, as well as the attendees. Here's a round up of some top looks sported by Bollywood celebrities at the event.
The Couple - Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma
Once again, the bride picked a Sabyasachi outfit for the event. According to the designer, Anushka wanted an old world glam look. The smokey grey lehanga was crafted with hand beaten thread, texture sequins and cut organza flowers on an embroidered tulle base. Renowned craftsmen from Lucknow rendered the dupatta, which was clinched on the wait with Sabyasachi's popular 'Bengal Tiger' belt. We loved how she opted for soft tousled waves and kept her make up minimal, with just lightly flushed cheeks, soft smokey eyes and a rose nude lipstick. The diamonds around her neck shone bright, as hand crafted necklace and pair of earrings (with rose cut diamonds, solitaires and briolettes) added a special touch to her glam look.
The groom went for a navy velvet bandhgala, a classic look by Raghavendra Rathore. White pants, brown shoes and a pink shirt completed his look for the dazzling do.
Shah Rukh Khan
Harry made quite a stylish entry at Sejal's wedding reception (Sorry, but we couldn't help say this). King Khan picked a formal outfit for the event. A classy three piece black suit, with printed pocket square and floral lapel pin, completed his look.
Sridevi
Sridevi
The actress dazzled in a stunning pashmina and velvet saree in black and blue, with Tilla Kashmir Zari. The outfit had some beautiful intricate and unique artwork, and Sridevi looked every inch a diva. She chose to accessorise the look with a heavy gold necklace and a pair of earrings.
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra made a quick entry at the reception, hours after delivering an inspirational speech at the Penguin Annual Lecture in Delhi. The global girl went all traditional and picked a Gold Banarasi Weave Saree, with a green blouse, both from her own collection. Temple style jewellery, bindi, soft waves and bold lips completed her look.
Ranbir Kapoor
RK kept it cool and classy in a formal outfit for the do. Sharma's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil co-star picked an elegant checkered Canali suit for the occasion. A matching Hugo Boss neck tie, with a pair of black formal shoes by O'Keeffe.
Katrina Kaif
Fresh from the success of 'Tiger Zinda Hai', where the actress earned accolades for her fierce avatar, Katrina made a stylish appearance with her sister - Isabelle, in tow. Her powder blue cascading trailer skirt and embellished crop top by designer Manish Malhotra was certainly one of our favourites. She kept it simple with minimal make up and soft tousled waves.
Varun Dhawan
It's been a good year for the actor, and we couldn't help but notice the glow on his face. Varun walked the red carpet, looking dapper in a three piece navy blue suit and polka dotted pocket square. A pink necktie added the perfect pop of colour to his stylish outfit.
Kangana Ranaut
The feisty actress walked the red carpet like a 'Queen'. She picked an ivory gold Kanjeevaram saree from designer Sabyasachi's Vasanthalaxmi collection, along with a textured silk blouse. Classic uncut diamond, emerald and pearl jewellery crafted in 22k gold (all from the Sabyasachi jewellery collection), along with fresh flowers wrapped around a vintage bun, soft make up and juttis by NeedleDust added the perfect 'royal' touch to her overall look.
Sidharth Malhotra
For someone who always makes a dapper entry, Sid is never the one to disappoint. The 'gentleman' Sidharth chose a classic royal blue bandhgala by designer Manish Malhotra, with ivory floral thread work on the sleeves and aged velvet mandarin collar, paired with classic black shoes by Dune London.
Rekha
The diva made an entry, looking her stylish best as always. Rekha's traditional look is always hard to miss, and for the much talked about reception, she chose a gold and purple saree, paired with a pink blouse and golden potli bag. She heavily accessorised the look with layered necklaces and studded earrings. Bright, bold lips, flushed cheeks and a sleek bun with neatly placed fresh gajras rounded her look.
Madhuri Dixit Nene
The 'Dhak Dhak' girl made a glamorous entry in a Tarun Tahiliani emerald green and gold zardozi border saree, paired with a hand embroidered tulle blouse. She picked a pair of jhumkas to accessorise her look. To finish the look, she opted for bright lips and a neat up do wrapped with fresh flowers.
The feisty actress walked the red carpet like a 'Queen'. She picked an ivory gold Kanjeevaram saree from designer Sabyasachi's Vasanthalaxmi collection, along with a textured silk blouse. Classic uncut diamond, emerald and pearl jewellery crafted in 22k gold (all from the Sabyasachi jewellery collection), along with fresh flowers wrapped around a vintage bun, soft make up and juttis by NeedleDust added the perfect 'royal' touch to her overall look.
Sidharth Malhotra
For someone who always makes a dapper entry, Sid is never the one to disappoint. The 'gentleman' Sidharth chose a classic royal blue bandhgala by designer Manish Malhotra, with ivory floral thread work on the sleeves and aged velvet mandarin collar, paired with classic black shoes by Dune London.
Rekha
The diva made an entry, looking her stylish best as always. Rekha's traditional look is always hard to miss, and for the much talked about reception, she chose a gold and purple saree, paired with a pink blouse and golden potli bag. She heavily accessorised the look with layered necklaces and studded earrings. Bright, bold lips, flushed cheeks and a sleek bun with neatly placed fresh gajras rounded her look.
Madhuri Dixit Nene
The 'Dhak Dhak' girl made a glamorous entry in a Tarun Tahiliani emerald green and gold zardozi border saree, paired with a hand embroidered tulle blouse. She picked a pair of jhumkas to accessorise her look. To finish the look, she opted for bright lips and a neat up do wrapped with fresh flowers.
What's your favourite look among the attendees? And, what do you think about the couple? Which outfit is your pick? The dreamy look at Virushka Wedding, traditional avatar at Delhi reception or the Old world glam at Mumbai reception? Take your pick!
Best of 2017 | Best Inspirational Quotes from Celebrity Interviews (Part II)
As promised, here we are - back with Part II of 'Dancebee Rewind'. Like every year, we enjoyed fascinating conversations with some of the most popular, celebrated personalities of the Indian fashion, film and beauty industry. In case you missed the previous post (Part I), go ahead. Grab a cuppa and catch up here!
Alright then, here we go! We bring you some of the best inspirational, straight from the heart quotes from the most read interviews of 2017.
Read our full interview with Akshay Kumar here
Read our full interview with Katrina Kaif here
Read our full interview with Sushant Singh Rajput here
Read our full interview with Sonakshi Sinha here
Read our full interview with Ayushmann Khurrana here
Read our full interview with Parineeti Chopra here
Here's wishing all our beautiful readers a blessed and Merry Christmas!
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Best of 2017 | Best Inspirational Quotes from Celebrity Interviews (Part I)
Wait! What? 2017 is almost over? Where did the year fly away and who did this? Honestly, every year, it gets difficult to believe that the year flies away like a strong gust of wind. Imagine, we are in the last week of 2017 already. Nevertheless, like every year, we enjoyed some fascinating conversations with some of the most popular, celebrated personalities of the Indian fashion, film and beauty industry. It's amazing how year after year, we have managed to raise the bar (*touchwood) and keep you entertained with our exclusive interviews, without resorting to unnecessary tricks.
We have always enjoyed these candid conversations, which are frank, to the point and refreshing; devoid of gossip and the unnecessary addition of uncomfortable, personal questions. Thanks to the fabulous response from our readers and followers, some of these interviews have crossed more than several lac views and have been widely read, appreciated. And here we are, back with 'Dancebee Rewind', to bring you some of the best inspirational, straight from the heart quotes from the most read interviews of 2017.
Read our full interview with Shahid Kapoor here
Read our full interview with Vidya Balan here
Read our full interview with Ranbir Kapoor here
Read our full interview with Shraddha Kapoor here
Read our full interview with Varun Dhawan here
Stay tuned for Part II of our special 'Dancebee Rewind' feature.
Here's wishing all our beautiful readers a blessed and Merry Christmas. Lots of love!!!
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Celebrity Style Files - Wedding Edition | Virushka Reception
After a fairy tale wedding in Italy, newly wed couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma hosted a high profile reception at the Taj Diplomatic Enclave in Delhi last night. Among the key attendees were Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricketers Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Gautam Gambhir among others. The reception was also attended by close friends and family of the duo. Highlight of the evening included an energetic performance by legendary Punjabi singer - Gurdas Mann.
While the guest list grabbed attention, fans of the power couple were naturally excited to see their respective looks for the occasion. Needless to say, they did not disappoint at all! Kohli and Sharma elegantly walked out of the reception venue, and posed for the media at a special area created for the latter. Once again, the bride and groom went for a top to toe look designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, which clearly focused on reviving (and promoting) Indian handloom. While Sharma looked stunning in a traditional red Benarasi saree, Kohli went for a classic black textured silk signature bandhgala. Their respective outfits and the choice of colour complimented the duo very well.
Kohli chose a white silk kurta with hand woven brocade churidaar to go with his bandhgala. House buttons in 18k gold added the perfect touch of blind to the overall look. He teamed it with a beautiful hand embroidered antique Pashmina shawl from the designer's 'Kashmir Revival' project. A pair of traditional mojris (once again, from the designer's accessory line) completed the look.
Sharma looked every inch a glowing bride, as she posed for the shutterbugs with her husband in tow, minutes before the main reception. According to Sabyasachi, Sharma wanted to wear a traditional red outfit for her reception, and he picked 'the one' from the by-lanes of Peeli Kothi in Benaras. Nothing better than a good ol' beautiful Benarasi saree, complete with traditional bangles, a neatly tied up bun, fresh mogra gajras, heavily kohled eyes and sindoor. Of course, we couldn't take our eyes off the heavy heritage uncut diamond choker, which was paired perfectly with jhumkas, both from Sabyasachi's bridal jewellery collection. The hair and make up was perfect, and complimented the overall 'desi' look of the bride very well. Sharma gave hundreds of brides-to be some serious wedding outfit goals with this gorgeous look! And well, the ace designer believes, copies of this look will flood the market very soon. We couldn't agree more!
We are excited to see their next set of looks, especially at the Mumbai reception, which is scheduled on December 26. But so far, which look did you like the most? The dreamy outfits at Virushka Wedding or the traditional look at Delhi reception?
On The Sets | Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra explore the Indo-Nepal border
If Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra's respective Instagram accounts (and stories) are anything to go by, it is clear that the duo are having a great time shooting for their next - Sandeep aur Pinky Faraar. Currently in its second schedule, the cast and crew are shooting for the film at Indo-Nepal Border, making this entertaining thriller the only flick ever to be shot at this location.
Kapoor and Chopra are currently undergoing what is said to be the most challenging shooting experience of their respective careers. Film maker Dibakar Banerjee has taken the lead actors of his directorial, to shoot at the international border of India and Nepal, that is constantly under radar for illegal immigration. In addition, the actors have been filming crucial portions in day and night shifts, amidst freezing temperatures that often go down to 0 degrees.
“Dibakar is filming extremely intense and gritty portions of the film at the Indo-Nepal border. The portions will show the tension between Arjun and Parineeti’s character. These are crucial and defining moments of the film. The area where the two are shooting is exactly at the border and is constantly under alert for illegal immigration and smuggling. People use an inflated rubber tube as a flotation device on the Kali river at the border and make this risky crossing in the thick of a wintry night. So, shooting has been quite difficult. Local authorities have been of tremendous help providing the crew with assistance and necessary security,” informs a source close to the film.
This new information builds more curiosity around the thriller! Knowing Dibakar, is he exploring and filming something around the theme of smuggling with the two lead characters of the film? Guess we won’t know these details anytime soon, and will have to wait till August for answers.
Meanwhile, the shooting schedules of Yash Raj Films’ Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar has been quite adventurous in many ways. The cast and crew braved the Delhi smog during a schedule in the capital city. Next, the film’s crew shot important portions in Jhulaghat - a village in Uttarakhand, which may face the risk of being completely submerged underwater because of the construction of a dam. If it becomes a reality, Banerjee’s film will end up being the only one to have a visual record of this quaint town on the big screen.
Sandeep aur Pinky Faraar will have Kapoor essaying the role of a Haryanvi cop, while Chopra steps into the shoes of an ambitious corporate. Both the actors have reunited after their 2012 hit - Ishaqzaade. The film is scheduled to release on August 3, 2018.
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Be Prepared to get Intrigued - Aiyaary | Trailer Watch
The much awaited trailer of Neeraj Pandey's Aiyaary is finally out and needless to say, the perfect blend of drama and thrills in this Manoj Bajpayee and Sidharth Malhotra starrer has certainly left us impressed.
Aiyaary revolves around two strong-minded army officers, who have completely different views. Still, they are correct in their own respective ways. The film has Malhotra essaying the role of an army officer, who shares a mentor-protégé bond with Bajpayee. The trailer showcases Major Jai Bakshi (Malhotra) as a loyal and obedient officer, who idolises his mentor Colonel Abhay Singh (Bajpayee). One thing leads to another with some interesting turn of events, leaving us curious as to what exactly results in the two being pitted against each other. It not only dwells on the mystery of how the protégé turned against his own mentor, but also hints at an ongoing scam, that risks the reputation of the entire Indian Army.
While Bajpayee is seen as a strict and focused army official, who can go to any extent to protect the dignity of the Indian army, Malhotra's Jai Bakshi showcases a drastic change in intentions. It gives us the impression of an honest, loyal officer gone rogue. But, what brings about this change? Of course, to find our answers and unravel the mystery, we have to wait and watch the film!
Apart from a very strong and powerful looking Malhotra and Bajpayee, the ensemble cast too creates an impact. The film has some power packed performers including Anupam Kher, Naseeruddin Shah, Adil Hussain, Kumud Mishra and Vikram Gokhale. The film also stars Rakul Preet Singh and Pooja Chopra, but we get to see very little of them in the trailer. Mishra's character showcases some shades of grey, along with Hussain. Vikram Gokhale and Anupam Kher are seen in authoritative positions, but we know very little about their characters as of now. But, it is the final frame featuring Naseeruddin Shah that catches our interest, with a powerful closing statement. That has certainly upped our curious quotient. Say 'Aye' if you agree!
Aiyaary has been in the news since quite sometime. Ever since Malhotra posted a few on-set pictures and videos on his Instagram stories, the buzz has been strong around this film. Even the poster generated good reactions. As part of the pre-release promotions, the makers had earlier released a sizzle to the film, showcasing some interesting behind the scenes. They were successful in raising the bar and creating some good excitement around the film.
The film marks Pandey's return to direction after two years (his last directorial M.S. Dhoni released in 2016). The biopic not only won accolades from the audience and industry insiders, but also emerged victorious at the box office. The ace filmmaker has previously won hearts with his appealing films that have a realistic touch, be it A Wednesday or Special 26. If the reaction to Aiyaary is anything to go by, we can certainly predict that the audience is keen on witnessing yet another splendid film by the director.
Personally, we absolutely loved the intriguing trailer. It is perfectly presented and well edited. Both Malhotra and Bajpayee create an impact with their strong personality and presence. Gotta take a moment to appreciate how amazing Malhotra looks in that uniform! With some strong detailing and perfect elements in place, we are quite sure Pandey will leave us on the edge of our seats with this striking film. Needless to say, we are surely in for a treat! Who else is looking forward to January 26, 2018 already?
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