Pix: Aishwarya leaves for Cannes with Aaradhya
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai's Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport on May 14, as she made her way to France to attend the Cannes International Film Festival.
The actress was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya, parents Vrinda and Krishnaraj and brother Aditya.
Khalifa from Lekar Hum Deewana Dil: Party anthem of Season!
The makers of Bollywood's upcoming movie 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil' released their first song Khalifa. It's the first track to come out and is programmed with the base of electronic music. One of the greatest names in the world for music, A. R Rahman has his chords attached to this song and the lyrics have been coined by Amitabh Bhattacharya.
Khalifa, being the first and the main song, is a very catchy number. The song ?has been shot in various hangout spots in Mumbai, capturing a group of youngsterspainting the town red and representing the daredevil attitude of today's youth. It has been written and composed in the span of just one night, and the producers are delighted to have the composition under their banner. The song manages to capture the state of mind of today's generation.
Audiences will surely embrace the song with open hearts just like they have appreciated the trailer of the movie.
Meanwhile, Rahman says, "I really enjoyed working with Arif, Dinoo (producer Dinesh Vijan) and Amitabh (Bhattacharya, lyricist). Khalifa is the result of our jam session. I hope people embrace it and support this effort."
We have learnt that the song has been written and composed in the span of a single night. While talking to a leading daily, Dinesh further adds, "Khalifa was composed during the first session that we had with Rahman sir. The track just came together with a life of its own and it sets the tone of the album."
Amitabh, the lyricist, too adds by saying, "Being the first song, it had to be catchy. We were searching for a perfect phrase or a word and that's when I came up with 'Khalifa'. It means being a leader." Arif further adds, "Khalifa represents the daredevil attitude of today's youth."
'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil' is a love story presented by Illuminati Films and Eros International. The film is written and directed by Arif Ali, who is renowned film maker Imtiaz Ali's brother, stars debutants Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth. From the same banner that's known for its contemporary love stories like Cocktail & Love Aaj Kal, LHDD is a new age love story about today's couple. The movie is set to release on 4th July 2014.
Bharti Airtel appoints Srikanth
Karra as Director - Human
Resources
New Delhi, May 15 : Global telecommunications company Airtel Limited on Thursday announced the appointment of Srikanth Karra as Director - Human Resources for its India & South Asia operations.
Srikanth will report to Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO - India & South Asia, and be a member of the Airtel Management Board.
Srikanth will be responsible for bringing in business focused and innovative HR systems and processes, institutionalizing global benchmarks, delivering strategies and providing overall leadership to the HR function. He will work closely with the board to develop and execute various HR initiatives with a focus on simplicity, strong business relevance and impact, the company said in a statement.
Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO, Bharti Airtel (India & South Asia) said, "We are delighted to have Srikanth on board. I am confident that his rich experience will help create a significant impact on our people strategy and processes as we enter an exciting phase of growth led by the growth of new services like data and mobile commerce. I wish Srikanth success in his new role and look forward to working with him."
With a career spanning over 27 years, Srikanth has held several leadership positions across business sectors including Head of HR for Hewlett Packard India, Global Head of HR for Syntel Inc. and Head of HR for GECIS - India.
He also had an entrepreneurial venture that provided HR solutions focusing on Leadership Development, HR Analytics and Talent Assessment.
Srikanth holds a Masters in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from TISS and Bachelor of General Law from Mumbai University.
Srikanth will be responsible for bringing in business focused and innovative HR systems and processes, institutionalizing global benchmarks, delivering strategies and providing overall leadership to the HR function. He will work closely with the board to develop and execute various HR initiatives with a focus on simplicity, strong business relevance and impact, the company said in a statement.
Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO, Bharti Airtel (India & South Asia) said, "We are delighted to have Srikanth on board. I am confident that his rich experience will help create a significant impact on our people strategy and processes as we enter an exciting phase of growth led by the growth of new services like data and mobile commerce. I wish Srikanth success in his new role and look forward to working with him."
With a career spanning over 27 years, Srikanth has held several leadership positions across business sectors including Head of HR for Hewlett Packard India, Global Head of HR for Syntel Inc. and Head of HR for GECIS - India.
He also had an entrepreneurial venture that provided HR solutions focusing on Leadership Development, HR Analytics and Talent Assessment.
Srikanth holds a Masters in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from TISS and Bachelor of General Law from Mumbai University.
Bring on the LS poll results: say celeb contenders
Mohammad Kaif, cricketer
Constituency: Phulpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Party: Congress
It will be a working day for me. Since our local workers have been working round-the-clock, I will meet them. I also plan to visit the counting centre to see if everything is fine. If you’ve worked hard on something for two months, you are bound to feel a bit nervous.
Constituency: Phulpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Party: Congress
It will be a working day for me. Since our local workers have been working round-the-clock, I will meet them. I also plan to visit the counting centre to see if everything is fine. If you’ve worked hard on something for two months, you are bound to feel a bit nervous.
Read: Is Mohd Kaif fighting a losing battle in Phulpur?
Constituency: Sreerampur (West Bengal)
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party
I flew down to Kolkata (on May 14) and on the counting day, I’d be at the party office from the morning to oversee the counting. And yes, I am slightly nervous (smiles). This time, polling has gone very well. By the way, have you heard anything about how BJP is going to do this time?
Gul Panag, actor
Constituency: Chandigarh (Punjab/Haryana)
Party: Aam Aadmi Party
I will report at the counting centre at 6.45 in the morning and will spend the entire day there till the counting comes to an end. And no, I am not nervous about the results. I have worked very hard and put in my best. Now, I will wait for the results, and that’s a part of the game. Isn’t it?
Constituency: Chandigarh (Punjab/Haryana)
Party: Aam Aadmi Party
I will report at the counting centre at 6.45 in the morning and will spend the entire day there till the counting comes to an end. And no, I am not nervous about the results. I have worked very hard and put in my best. Now, I will wait for the results, and that’s a part of the game. Isn’t it?
Read: AAP leaders Gul Panag, Raghu ‘chased away’ from BHU campus
Moon Moon Sen, actor
Constituency: Bankura (West Bengal)
Party: Trinamool Congress
I have put in enough hard-work in the searing heat of summer. And I hope it will show in the results. Now, there is no point in sitting at the party office and see the counting. I would rather take rest and relax. I am slightly nervous but I hope everything will go well.
Constituency: Bankura (West Bengal)
Party: Trinamool Congress
I have put in enough hard-work in the searing heat of summer. And I hope it will show in the results. Now, there is no point in sitting at the party office and see the counting. I would rather take rest and relax. I am slightly nervous but I hope everything will go well.
Ravi Kishan, actor
Constituency: Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Party: Congress
I will be praying at a temple where there aren’t too many people and it isn’t too crowded. I haven’t decided which one yet. I am very nervous and I hope, God-willing, the results will be in my favour. I have done my best. I fought like a warrior having taken on this difficult task.
Constituency: Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Party: Congress
I will be praying at a temple where there aren’t too many people and it isn’t too crowded. I haven’t decided which one yet. I am very nervous and I hope, God-willing, the results will be in my favour. I have done my best. I fought like a warrior having taken on this difficult task.
Rakhi Sawant, actor
Constituency: Mumbai North-West (Maharashtra)
Party: Rashtriya Aam Party
I will be going to the counting centre in Goregaon (east) as it is a mandatory part of the process of elections. I don’t want to go but I will. I am very nervous as I contested against stalwarts. I don’t know if people voted for me or not, as I entered late when only 15 days of campaigning were left.
Constituency: Mumbai North-West (Maharashtra)
Party: Rashtriya Aam Party
I will be going to the counting centre in Goregaon (east) as it is a mandatory part of the process of elections. I don’t want to go but I will. I am very nervous as I contested against stalwarts. I don’t know if people voted for me or not, as I entered late when only 15 days of campaigning were left.
Paresh Rawal, actor
Constituency: Ahmedabad-East (Gujarat)
Party: BharatiyaJanata Party
I will be going to my constituency in the morning. I’m 100% sure that we are going to win. So frankly, I have no reason to be nervous about anything.
Constituency: Ahmedabad-East (Gujarat)
Party: BharatiyaJanata Party
I will be going to my constituency in the morning. I’m 100% sure that we are going to win. So frankly, I have no reason to be nervous about anything.
Mahesh Manjrekar, actor/filmmaker
Constituency: Mumbai North-West
Party: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
I will be at home ... watching the results on the news. If I win, I will celebrate and if I don’t, it’s okay. I’m not stressing over it. I did all I could, and have given it my best.
- See more at: http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bring-on-the-ls-poll-results-say-celeb-contenders/article1-1219541.aspx?htsw0023#sthash.zop3jNaT.dpufConstituency: Mumbai North-West
Party: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
I will be at home ... watching the results on the news. If I win, I will celebrate and if I don’t, it’s okay. I’m not stressing over it. I did all I could, and have given it my best.
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