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Alia Bhatt’s Debut as Executive Producer for Crime Series ‘Poacher’

The crime thriller drama features Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles…reports Asian Lite News

Actress Alia Bhatt will be seen as the executive producer for the crime series ‘Poacher’, created by Richie Mehta. She said that the impact of it was deeply personal, and the Emmy-Award filmmaker’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with her.

Talking about coming onboard as the executive producer for ‘Poacher’, Alia shared, “Being part of this incredibly significant project is an honour, for both me and the entire team at Eternal Sunshine Productions. The impact of ‘Poacher’ was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team.”

She added: “The storytelling genuinely moved me, especially knowing it’s based on true events, that sheds light on brutal crimes occurring in our forests. I am confident that ‘Poacher’ will serve as an eye-opener, delivering a powerful message to be more compassionate and considerate towards all living beings.

“It’s a call to embrace coexistence and I am genuinely thrilled to be collaborating with Richie, QC and Prime Video and to contribute to this narrative.”

The crime thriller drama features Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles.

An investigative crime series based on true events, ‘Poacher’ unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. The series brings the world of environmental conservation and entertainment together with the intent of highlighting a key global concern – illegal poaching.

Mehta has created, written and directed the series.

‘Poacher’ is executive produced by QC Entertainment’s Edward H. Hamm Jr., Raymond Mansfield and Sean McKittrick, in association with Suitable Pictures, Poor Man’s Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions.

Alan McAlex (Suitable Boy) serves as producer for Suitable Pictures. Also from ‘Delhi Crime’ are Director of Photography Johan Aidt, composer Andrew Lockington and editor Beverley Mills.

“Alia coming on board ‘Poacher’ is truly a dream come true. In addition to being a world class actress ,she has proven to be a selfless philanthropist channeling her well respected and earned celebrity status for championing positive causes. Her involvement in this series helps raise awareness for the important issues addressed in the show,” said QC principals Hamm, Mansfield & McKittrick.

“The most important of which is, we are all one interconnected humanity and planet. It’s crucial that we treat it with the respect and consideration it deserves,” they said.

‘Poacher’ will stream on Prime Video in India from February 23.

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Alia Bhatt’s Milan Diaries

She became India’s first international ambassador. Earlier, at the Cruise 2024 show in Seoul, South Korea, Alia made her official debut as the premium brand’s ambassador…reports Asian Lite News

Alia Bhatt was in Milan, Italy, to see Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci Ancora Spring Summer ’24 presentation. She also shared a photo of her invitation with her fans.

Alia Bhatt traveled to Milan, Italy, for the Gucci Ancora Spring Summer 2024 presentation, where the Italian luxury fashion house’s new creative director Sabato De Sarno would debut his debut collection. In May of this year, Alia was chosen to represent the company globally. She became India’s first international ambassador. Earlier, at the Cruise 2024 show in Seoul, South Korea, Alia made her official debut as the premium brand’s ambassador. 

Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram story to share a picture of the Gucci Ancora show invite from Milan, Italy. The post shows her holding a red envelope with the words ‘Gucci Ancora’ written in a white shade. She captioned the post, “And here we are… [red heart emoji].” 

In the photos, Alia wore a neon green top and bell-bottom denims. She accessorised her outfit with golden earrings and a bracelet. Alia also carried a black bag with her and wore dark sunglasses. In the pictures, Alia gave different poses and expressions for the camera. She also posted a selfie as she sat in her car. Instead of a caption, Alia simply wrote, “#GucciAncora @gucci @sabatods.”

Taking to Instagram, Vogue India shared a video of Alia from the event. In a video, Alia introduced herself and said it was her first time in Milan. She also said, “I was naturally extremely excited. My to-dos are already done which were going to a home-style Italian restaurant and having some really nice authentic bread and some pasta. Really filled up on the carbs before coming for this fantastic show. New vibe that I’m currently loving is extremely easy, feeling like yourself which I’m 100 percent feeling.”

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Alia Bhatt’s Ed-a-Mamma Joins Hands with Reliance Retail

Ed-a-Mamma continues to gain popularity and build the brand with innovative eco initiatives such as not using plastic buttons to repurposing waste fabric for hair-ties…reports Asian Lite News

Actor Alia Bhatt’s conscious clothing brand of kids and maternity-wear, Ed-a-Mamma, signs a joint venture with Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. (RRVL) for a 51% majority stake. RRVL aims to take the brand on a dynamic growth trajectory by closely collaborating with founder Alia Bhatt and leveraging the management strength of its subsidiary Reliance Brands Limited to spearhead the business. This partnership also marks a significant step forward in promoting sustainable fashion for the younger generation.

Ed-a-Mamma founded by Alia in 2020 as an apparel brand for 2–12 year-olds, resonated deeply with both young parents and children through its emphasis on natural fabrics and nature themes all designed to inspire a love of nature among children. From its online debut to its offline presence in department stores, Ed-a-Mamma quickly established itself as a favored choice among discerning consumers.

In a significant stride last year, the brand expanded its range to include maternity-wear which was thoughtfully timed to coincide with Bhatt’s pregnancy which was soon followed-up with a line for infants and toddlers – further demonstrating the brand’s versatility.

Ed-a-Mamma continues to gain popularity and build the brand with innovative eco initiatives such as not using plastic buttons to repurposing waste fabric for hair-ties. The brand’s  commitment to nurturing a connection with nature is exemplified by its inclusion of seedballs with each garment which encourage kids and parents to interact to participate in building a green future.

“At Reliance, we have always admired brands that lead with a strong purpose and embody a unique design ethos exemplified perfectly by Ed-a-Mamma and its founder Alia Bhatt. With sustainability as its core proposition the brand has garnered acclaim for its meticulous attention to detail, using ethically sourced materials and eco-conscious production processes. This aligns seamlessly with Reliance Brands’ vision of fostering a more responsible future for the fashion industry.” said Isha Ambani, Director, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd.

“Alia’s daughter and my twins are two weeks apart and we pretty much went through our pregnancies at the same time coincidentally wearing Ed-a-Mamma maternity, and now dressing our children in Ed-a-Mamma kidswear, which they love! So, this is special – The product, brand and the partnership are especially close to my heart.” added Isha Ambani on a personal note.

Speaking about the joint venture, Bhatt said “Isha and I found a wavelength as two new moms discussing what mothers want. I told her what we were already doing at Ed-a-Mamma and how there’s scope to do so much more. She said Reliance can bring strengths in everything from supply chain to retail to marketing. With this joint venture, we look forward to taking Ed-a-Mamma to many more kids and parents and continuing to inspire a love for nature through everything we do.”

The partnership will see the brand grow into new areas like personal care and baby furniture while retaining its core values of being child-friendly, parent-friendly, and planet-friendly. Also on the anvil is children’s story books and an animated series that will breathe life into the enchanting world of Ed-a-Mamma.

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Alia’s maternity fashion choices

Picking a traditional blue velvet kurti with bell sleeves, small black bindis, large jhumkas, Alia made sure she kept the ethnic theme going with a bit of sass and style…writes Olivia Sarkar

Alia Bhatt’s sartorial maternity fashion choices are giving us major goals. Pink seems to be her colour of the moment; she fist spotted in the hue on an episode with Koffee with Karan dressed in a playful pink Alia Magda Butrym and followed it up with a pink kurta set by the label Earthen at the airport. She recently made headlines for showing off her growing baby bump dressed in a sheer pink Gucci dress teamed with a pair of jeans, which got mixed reviews. But love it or hate it, Alia is mixing it up teaming and pairing a range of silhouettes like never before. Let’s take a look:

This brown wrap dress by Meshki made for the perfect photo opportunity with hubby Ranbir Kapoor. It was one of the first photos where her growing baby with visible.

This look on Instagram in a poplin white shirt, a pair of baggies, ripped blue jean and block heels got a lot of votes.

Spotted in a short, sequined dress and Ranbir’s blazer, Alia proved that being pregnant and glamorous can go hand-in-hand. This time, she chooses a shimmer eyeshadow that suited her sequin dress and smoky eyes, topped off with a pair of heels.

Picking a traditional blue velvet kurti with bell sleeves, small black bindis, large jhumkas, Alia made sure she kept the ethnic theme going with a bit of sass and style.

Fun, feminine and bright as sunshine, this yellow dress is one of our faourites. Cosy and stylish, the soon-to-be mother looked effortlessly chic in this number.

For all the office going ladies out there, Bhatt served up workwear-chic in a yellow pantsuit from Stella McCartney. A pair of white mules and a black tank top kept it simple and fuss-free.

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Manish Malhotra’s 3,000 hours curated Alia Bhatt’s stunning mehendi lehenga

“Every love story is unique, and @manishmalhotra05 beautifully narrates her beginning tale of a joyous forever,” added Manish…reports Asian Lite News

Celebrated fashion designer Manish Malhotra has revealed on social media that the fuchsia pink lehenga for actress Alia Bhatt’s mehendi ceremony took 3,000 hours to make and that it featured 180 textile patches.

Reminiscing about the work that went into creating this masterpiece, Manish wrote: “A treasure of traceability and trust. The very beautiful #ManishMalhotraBride. The very beautiful #ManishMalhotraBride @aliaabhatt chose to personalise her Mehendi ensemble with a sustainable approach, where approximately 180 textiles patches come together to mark her momentous occasion, the most special one indeed.”

Malhotra said that the “custom touches reminisce about her journey and depict symbolic elements of her memories. Inscribed through Kashmiri and Chikankari threads, the passionate 3,000-hour intricate handwork of #Mijwan women features a fuchsia pink Lehenga and a blouse embellished in real gold and silver nakshi and kora flowers, and vintage gold metal sequins from kutch.”

Talking about the technique, the designer shared: “The patches are woven together using a couture technique of cross-stitches with three tar and six tar anchors. Edged in real gold zari and appliques, this handwoven silk ensemble also carries Banarasi brocades, jacquard, bandhani, Kachha Resham knots, and some scraps from brides’ earlier outfits and detailing from #ManishMalhotraArchives.”

“Every love story is unique, and @manishmalhotra05 beautifully narrates her beginning tale of a joyous forever,” added Manish.

Ranbir and Alia got married in an intimate wedding on April 14.

The marriage was followed with a party on Saturday night which was attended by celebrities such as Gauri Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Karan Johar, Ayan Mukerji, Shakun Batra, Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor, Aadar Jain with girlfriend Tara Sutaria, Anushka Ranjan with husband Aditya Seal, and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor.

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Alia Bhatt shares dream-like pictures from her wedding

Alia shares dream-like pictures from her wedding (Alia Bhatt IG)

Not long after Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor officially became Mrs and Mr Kapoor, and once the no-fuss ceremonies got over, Alia shared a bunch of dream-like pictures of the couple on her social media…reports Asian Lite News

Taking to her Instagram, Alia posted a series of pictures with Ranbir, who’s seen sporting a well-developed beard. She wrote in the caption: “Today, surrounded by our family and friends, at home, in our favourite spot — the balcony we’ve spent the last five years of our relationship — we got married.”

She continued: “With so much already behind us, we can’t wait to build more memories together, memories that are full of love, laughter, comfortable silences, movie nights, silly fights, wine delights and Chinese bites. Thank you for all the love and light during this very momentous time in our lives. It has made this moment all the more special. Love, Ranbir and Alia.”

In the pictures, the star couple can be seen wearing cream-coloured wedding outfits, drenched in the golden shade of the setting Mumbai sun.

Ranbir and Alia began dating on the sets of “Brahmastra” in 2018 and made their first appearance as a couple at Sonam Kapoor’s wedding reception in the same year.

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After the wedding, incidentally, Ranbir’s cousin, Kareena Kapoor Khan, shared a picture of her second child Jeh on Instagram. The mother-son duo dressed in matching shades of pink can be seen laughing their hearts out for the camera.

Alia shares dream-like pictures from her wedding (Alia Bhatt IG)
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Alia features in ‘redefining the rituals’ campaign

Mohey is one of India’s leading women’s bridal wear brands that redefines rituals by adding a new gesture of respect. A change from Kanyadaan to Kanyamaan…reports Asian Lite News.

Alia Bhatt features in Mohey’s digital film campaign which strives for a balance between tradition and equality, while celebrating the happy union of marriage.

Bhatt headlines the campaign starring in the video fueled with emotions, which celebrates brides and families who rethink wedding traditions in modern times, to redefine into progressive ones. In a refreshingly new manner, the film presents a small but significant gesture of respect and equality.

Mohey is one of India’s leading women’s bridal wear brands that redefines rituals by adding a new gesture of respect. A change from Kanyadaan to Kanyamaan.

In India, weddings are all about rituals and traditions. The ‘Kanyadaan’ is an age-old ritual which has been an intrinsic part of our society. Highlighting the conventional thought behind this ritual, the video tries to promote a more inclusive and equal space for women in marriage and in life. Through the film, Alia talks about a new idea that creates a union between the ritual itself and its underlying thought process placed in modern context.

Completely adhering to our traditions and being reverent to our rituals, this film at the same time takes a modern stance on the conventional belief. Heralding a paradigm shift in our mindset from considering a girl child to be a liability, the film talks about sharing each other’s responsibility and journeying through thick and thin not only together but equally. The film ends with a small but significant gesture of respect and proposes a beautiful change from Kanyadaan to Kanyamaan.

Adding to the thought, the very revered Alia Bhatt shared, “I absolutely believe in this thought and this is something very close to my heart. I am glad that I could be a part of this film and convey a message that might bring about a positive change in the society.”

“Mohey has always symbolized the progressive women of our society. Through this commercial, we have tried to bring about a shift in the mindset of the general populace while being respectful and fervent towards our traditions and rituals,” said Vedant Modi, CMO, Vedant Fashions Limited.

Speaking about the making of the ad, the Director of Shreyansh Innovations, Shreyansh Baid opined, “we have always believed in progressive communication and our main thought behind making this film was to convey a strong message that is rooted in the rich Indian culture, and yet takes it a step forward by deriving inspiration from the new-age woman and the new-age society. With Alia onboard we have been able to create a communication that strikes a chord and invokes a positive change.

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