New Delhi: Nowadays, OTT is the most popular medium for both movies and web series. Most of the youth are signing up for subscriptions to different kinds of OTT platforms for entertainment. Popular actors are refusing their big-screen work for this new platform. Critics are saying OTT will be the crucial platform for Indian entertainment in the coming future.
Himanee Bhatia is also stepping into this new arena. She wants to act out more and more drama in this new forum. She knows it will be the only medium to reach her followers. She says that if you want to expose yourself as an actress, then this will be the best medium for you.
Himanee Bhatia is an Indian actress, model, author, former lawyer, and ex-KPMG risk consultant. She is best known for her performances in short films like Act Normal, Blink, Roomates, Khat, and My Brown Eyed Boy. In 2021, Bhatia star in Netflix’s web series Decoupled, starring R. Madhavan and Surveen Chawla. She was noticed instantly for her unique beauty and acting style. She is often called one of the most versatile and real actresses.
Her brilliant performance in the film Blink got her the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the honourable Satyajit Ray Icon Cinema Award, both for Best Actress in OTT—these are the highest awards in Indian cinema. She is the author of three books, ranging in genre from drama to comedy to romance to poetry.
She believes in creating content that talks about topics not often spoken about and started her own production house called ‘Himanee Bhatia Films’. A former risk consultant from KPMG and lawyer, she quit her job on the day of her promotion to follow her dream.
New Delhi: From event management to the world of lifestyle influencing, the beautiful journey of Tania Suri makes you believe that if you follow your heart, you’re never going to regret anything.
As they say, the longest journey starts with a single step. It is true for Tania. It all started with her first stint with an event management firm in her hometown of Delhi, right after her post-graduation. As a crazy Michael Jackson fan, her desire to host his concert one day pulled her towards event management. During her stint as an event manager, she got the opportunity to work on the first ever IPL in 2008, and since then She has been involved in some of the major sports events in India, like the IPL, the WC T20 2016 and 2021, the PBL, the PKL, the PVL, and others. Being an avid follower of cricket, she wishes to work on more and more sporting events.
Along with sports and events, she has always been passionate about music and has worked on some big concerts in India. She even dabbled in artist management as a manager for Bollywood star Arjun Kapoor in YRF, as well as many other music talents during her stint with Qyuki Digital Media. But sports events have always been her first love, and she now focuses mostly on working in the ever-blooming sports industry. Most recently, she has been working with a big media house as a broadcast talent manager while still maintaining a balance as a lifestyle influencer.
In an interview with GrowJust India, she said, This happened completely by chance. When I was a manager for an established Bollywood star, I had a modest Instagram following. Subsequently, I began going to various influencer gatherings with my close friend Kanisha Malhotra, who is also an actor and influencer, who persuaded the PR to add me as a guest on their list of influencers, thus beginning my journey as an influencer. Even though I am not a content producer like so many other great individuals out there, it has been enjoyable.
However, I must admit that this was helpful during the lockdown when we were all stranded at home. Campaigns and collaborations provided me a sense of being active when I had no work at all.
Tania Suri, Image Source: @tania_suri Instagram
Throughout the past few months, I have had the absolute privilege of working with some incredible brands. At this point, I have collaborated with over 150 brands, including Charles & Keith, Lays, Skybags, Lavie, Oriflame, Marks & Spencer, Monginis, Godrej, MCFC, Renault, Benetton, and a plethora of others. Of course, everyone wants to work with well-known companies, but I’ve also had some great experiences working with smaller, domestic companies. I adore working with brands that have a vision and stick to it.
I am very certain that I want to continue working in the sports industry. I’m also keen on growing as a person, with a particular emphasis on the social media influence I’ve grown to really appreciate, and lastly, I would like to encourage everyone reading this to follow their hearts and pursue whatever brings them happiness. In addition, make an effort to maintain your optimism while being aware of your emotions, asking for assistance when necessary, and lending a helping hand whenever you can. More than ever, the world needs you to be nice and spread joy.
New Delhi: In this digital era, YouTube is now one of the most popular mediums for expressing yourself and earning money. There are so many popular YouTubers in our country who share a lot of information and infotainment through their channel. One of them is Manoj Dey. There is no need to give an introduction today. He is the motivation for beginners who want to get into YouTube commerce nowadays.
Manoj belonged to a middle-class family in Dhanbad, located in Jharkhand. From adolescence on, the person was largely interested in trying something new and different. His father labours at a bicycle repair shop. He has enrolled the children in school to assist the family. He wants to change the middle-class mentality that educates children and obtains a government job. This exhorts him to encourage and begin his YouTube channel. In 2016, He wanted to open his own YouTube channel, but he didn’t succeed.
At last, the dream comes true. On November 24, 2019, the YouTuber finally started his channel. During those periods, Manoj did not have sufficient cash to recharge his mobile. He used to borrow money from his companions and start doing it on his channel. He then began to upload one video every day to grab the attention of the users.
Today, Manoj Dey is named in the top ten renowned Indian YouTubers’ lists. And his achievements imply how a committed person can achieve his ambitions and live a successful life. Manoj has validated that if you give your devotion and are very dedicated, then your heavy labour will pave the path to achievement. His YouTube channel, ‘Manoj Dey, received enormous fame within a short period and adored 41.2 lakh subscribers. On Instagram, his follower count has reached 610K.
YouTuber Manoj Dey
Nevertheless, he has another channel regarding vlogs, ‘Manoj Dey Vlogs’. He uploads videos about his daily life and gives his followers a sneak peek into his personal life. Recently, Manoj tied the knot with his longtime lady love, Jyoti Shree. The couple has declared their wedding on social media and shared a collective picture of their special days on Instagram.
Day by day, his popularity is growing. His channel, ‘Manoj Dey’, motivates the nation to become decent and strong YouTubers by giving informational advice, which is admired by viewers all over. For newcomers, he says, “Consistency is the primary key towards success. If you are consistent and dedicated to your work, nothing can stop you from achieving your dream goals. Content is the real king, and it matters most to make your video viral.”
Exclusive: P-Flow has been an encouraging journey that has borne fruit at the end of a steep uphill journey. It all started when a family member had to undergo a urine flow test (uroflowmetry), a test done in a urological hospital. The test tells the urologist whether the kidney and urine flow passage of the patient are normal or not.
This helps to diagnose diseases like the prostate, stricture, urinary incontinence, repeated urinary tract infections, neurological problems, and others. The idea came up while filling an ice tray with water, and the idea was further developed during COVID times and implemented to measure fluid flow speed. This concept was later extrapolated for urine flow measurement.
In an interview, Dr. Ashish Rawandale said: I completed my MBBS from BJ Medical College Pune, my MS in General Surgery from the same college, my MCh in Urology from Bombay Hospital, and my DNB in Urology from AIIMS New Delhi. After passing out, I started a 20-bed urology setup in Dhule, Maharashtra, which is a rural area. Gradually, we increased the bed strength of this hospital to 110. We became a private limited company and then got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange in due course. Tejnaksh now has centres in Kopar Khairane, and Uran.
As innovators, we have 18 patents applied for and five granted. 5 innovation awards by the Urological Society of India 2 Guinness World Records, 2 India, and 2 Asia in the Book of Records Have featured in Ripley’s Believe it or not. We are pioneers in surgical simulation for urology. Tejnaksh now has an innovative product division that manufactures surgical simulators for urology training. The simulators have been accepted and used by the Urological Society of India and the Arab School of Urology. We are also installed in countries like India, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, to mention a few.
During innovation, among the many challenges, the most important ones are finding sound technical skills, a sound advisory body, and precision manufacturing companies.
Shark Tank has been an exciting journey right from the time we applied for it online on the Sony Live app. The various online and offline screening rounds were indeed a learning process. The finale was the five-day shoot at Yashraj Studios, where we nailed the final pitch for the first time in front of the sharks.
P-flow is a disposable urine flow measuring device. The advantage of the test is that It does not need a hospital setup, electricity, or trained personnel to operate the machine. The test can now be done at home in our comfort and at our convenience. The patient has to upload a photograph onto the online platform, and the report generated is delivered to the patient’s mobile phone. The patient then knows if his flow is normal or not and whether he needs to see a doctor. Thus, uroflowmetry is now a doorstep test that can be done by patients who cannot reach the hospital or are wheelchair-bound or bedridden.
The business turnover of the uroflowmetry division is around 1,000,000 a month at the moment and is gradually moving upward. The vision is to make P-flow a home-based device available in every house in India, just like blood sugar measuring devices and pregnancy tests. This will help diagnose problems with the urinary passage on time and save a lot of kidneys.
GrowJust Desk: Kaifi Khalil is not just a typical singer. He brings a prosperous artistic heritage to the Pakistani music arena. And that puts him apart from others. He was born and brought up in Lyari. He spent his childhood days in the slum area of Lyari. The region is known for its violence. But it doesn’t have an effect on his life. Born into a lyrical family, Kaifi has been enchanted by melody since his adolescent days. After completing their traditional studies, the singer received his formal music training, where he collaborated with a lot of renowned musicians.
The singer entered the spotlight with the song ‘Bya K Bacheke Abdaale’. It has earned more than one million views. Kaifi’s lyrics not only glorify his melodious prowess. With this, it also shows a glimpse into the wealthy cultural heritage of Baluchistan. His two popular Balochi songs, ‘Kana Yaari’ and ‘Purr Ka’n De Glass, can be heard in numerous restaurants and food openings in Islamabad and Karachi. Kana Yaari is a Coke Studio original. It is a remake of a famous Balochi folk melody. But to reach a wider audience, Kaifi executed it in a modern style.
His iconic track Kahani Suno 2.0 has illustrated itself as a superhit on the YouTube Music Global Charts (YMGC). Not only regional but also worldwide audiences have listened to it. Nowadays, it grabs the attention of 169 million music lovers. Everyone likes his track, and they show their love and excitement in the comment box.
For this achievement, the singer has written a thank-you note for his song on Twitter: “Thank you, Allah Taala. Thank you all so much for your pure love and support. Lots of love and prayers for all my fans. I love you all, my broken homies.” Fans and followers of the singer flooded the comments with their best wishes. They admire him for his endeavours and skills. Some Pakistani singers also admire how impressive his voice is.
Music is one of the rare creatures that eliminates any kind of fringes and boundaries. And Khalil’s enchanting voice has flung a spell on listeners from other regions, including India. The young star also populated India. He made a connection between the two countries. He ruined the border between two countries with his god-gifted voice.
New Delhi: Saina Poddar, who is basically an investment banker by profession, established herself as a model, blogger, and influencer on social media. She has worked with more than 150 brands from all over the world, including Filmfare, MyGlamm, Manish Malhotra Beauty, Indus Valley, Mark’s & Spencer, Medimix, Sugar Cosmetics, West Coast Pharmaceuticals, Studio Shringaar, Khadi Natural, Nature’s Essentials, Amazon, etc.
She was also the brand ambassador of ‘Luxurious Ayurvedic Gold’ and featured as the face of many new fitness brands like ‘Healthvit’ and ‘TopGummy’. Presently, she is a brand ambassador for the fitness brand ‘Nutritionzz’.
While asking about her journey, Saina Poddar said it was a hobby that has evolved over the years into a career and a part of her lifestyle. It has started with researching about everything we use on a daily basis, generating awareness at the family and friend level, gradually posting on Instagram and YouTube, and finally working with brands to reach their target customers.
In an interview, she said, I always wanted to be a top-ranked supermodel; however, it was not destined. Though I have worked as a model for 13 years, I still didn’t get a chance to work with any big designers or brands; hence, I started to review all the beauty and lifestyle brands rather, and now here I am… ending as a beauty and lifestyle blogger.
She is a member of the Child Care NGO and Red Cross Society and also a member of ISCKON, through which she helps in the education of underprivileged children. She was also awarded the title of Best Beauty Content Creator of 2021 by Influencerquipo.
New Delhi: Sucheta Deb Burman, founder of the Open Water Swimmers Foundation, was born in Agartala and raised in Bangalore. She says, I may be a Bangalore girl, but my heart belongs in Agartala, Tripura. Since her father is an NIS/SAI (Sports Authority of India) swimming coach, she started swimming at the age of 4 and, till the age of 21, she has won several national medals.
In 2017, she fractured her spine, and after 6 months of her injury, she started hydrotherapy, and a year later, she won her first open water swimming competition in August 2018.
Swimming is always in her blood! She started swimming at the age of 4 and also swam for her swimming club, Triton, coached by her father, Mr. ND Burman, Coach of the National Institute of Sports (NIS, Patiala), who has coached several Olympians. With Triton, she swam for her school, college, and university, eventually moving up to the state and national levels.
However Training is tough, but when you are passionate and committed about something, nothing can stop you! She used to start her day at 4:00 a.m. to meditate and mentally prepare for her swim: analyse previous swims, focus on technique for speed and endurance. She used to train 25–50 hours a week to get faster and stronger every day! Through all this hard work, preparation, and training, she swam with a smile, enjoyed every stroke, and evolved to embrace the physical pain and fatigue. It is challenging, but her passion, dedication, and love for the sport grow stronger every day!
Apart from being an elite ultramarathon swimmer, Sucheta Deb Burman is the NIS Open Water Coach for triathletes, open water swim enthusiasts, and TRIKIDS, a venture where she believes that a sporting conscience needs to be developed early in life. Where they can create a healthy lifestyle and a child’s talent is nurtured and trained to be the best future athletes. In their frequent open-water swims, they also clean the lakes where they swim, both in the water and on the periphery of the lake. It’s her way of giving back to nature as she lets her swim and strives towards being a better swimmer.
Sucheta Deb Burman, Founder of the Open Water Swimmers Foundation
She says, With support and encouragement from everyone around me, I will make my country proud and be recognised in international marathon swimming. I wanted to swim across the Sea of Galilee. It had been a dream for me for a long time! A 4-way swim in water below 18 degrees centigrade. In 10 years, I hope to achieve honour for my country by swimming the 13 toughest swims in the world.
In two years, Sucheta will be 40 years old, and to start this memorable decade, she plans to attempt a solo 400-kilometre sea swim around the Indian peninsula. Ms. Sucheta Deb Burman, an ultra-marathon swimmer, recently completed a two-way swim across the Palk Strait, covering a distance of 62 kilometres.
She began swimming at Dhanushkodi Old Harbour at 4:45 PM on March 15 and completed the record-breaking swim in 19 hours and 31 minutes. She arrived at the turning point Talaimannar at 5:00 AM on March 16 and finished at Arichal Munai at 12:20 PM. She is the first Indian woman to achieve this achievement while swimming.
Due to a shoulder ailment, she had to abandon her previous attempt at this swim in 2022 at the 34-kilometer mark. She returned to take up this unfinished swim after training harder than ever during the previous year, but more mindful of her limitations.
She persisted in getting to the illusive finish line despite encountering the erratic ocean (marine life, weather, and climate). She swam 40 kilometres (7 miles) from Bandra Worli Sea Link to Elephanta in Mumbai at night in 7 hours and 26 minutes as a preparation run for this emotionally and physically taxing swim in January.
Sucheta Deb Burman is one of India’s most valuable international assets. It is not that easy to swim, but she has achieved one of the most important feats and one that will also remain in our minds in the future.
New Delhi: Sunando Chakraborty provides men and women’s health and fitness workouts and diet plans with proper nutrition focused on physical fitness. He is focused on the future health benefits for those suffering from obesity, weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, cholesterol problems, high blood pressure, cancer problems, and many more.
On Instagram and YouTube, he manages two fitness channels. He has a goal to make India a healthy and fit country. He has completed his government certification from Mission India Fitness Institute as a fitness trainer, nutrition specialist, supplement specialist, and CPR/AED coach.
Sunando has also received a government of India certification in yoga from the Yoga Certification Board and has also received certification from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the National Health Mission, and Health and Family Welfare.
He has received the title of national athlete appreciation from national sports and physical fitness. He has also performed and played in mixed martial arts, for which he received a bronze and the title of “Best Fighter” for his debut match.
Sunando Chakraborty has represented his state as well as the nation at large, completed his graduation, and started a new journey of MBA in real estate and urban infrastructure. He believes that his passion has been in his genes and blood since childhood and that his 6’1″ height and good physique will stay with him until the last breath. He is also a 2021 student athlete and a 2022 fitness icon.
New Delhi: In the digital world, influencer marketing is one such aspect. It is an online media marketing strategy in which brands endorse and create awareness of the product or service through influencers who have strong social influence in their field.
And now that social media has taken over to reach the masses, especially during the time of COVID, influencers and content creators have leveraged it the most as brands have started to realise the true power of influencer marketing online.
Shivam Singh Rana is a fashion, lifestyle, and comedy creator and math teacher by profession. The creator has made a huge impact by working with brands such as Dw, Puma, etc. on Instagram, where he has a 140k+ fan following and Josh has over 4 million+ followers. One famous proverb states that “the only constant is change.” But something in life never really changes; it just gains popularity over time and becomes a trend. He says, I am a teacher by profession, but social media is also a good career path.
When questioned, Shivam said he has built his brand and gained engaged followers on Instagram. What advice does he have for growing a personal brand to this level?
To begin with, Shivam answered by thanking all her lovely followers for the overwhelming response he received to his channels. He also stated that he has managed various brands and that he has discovered that brands that use social media as an advertising medium see an increase in sales, particularly start-up brands. He said he has managed brands like Zed TV, Colours TV, Cartoon Network, and many other big brands.
In answer to the question, he responded that social media has given creators a platform for development. If you’re good at something, there isn’t a need to perform in front of petty judges to increase the TRP. All you have to do is showcase your talent on social media the way he did.
Kolkata: Styleograph spring couture grabs the attention of world-famous designers like Arpita Mehta, Kunal Rawal, and Raniwala 1881 are bringing it for the first time to Kolkata.
According to Arpita Maheta, Summer If 23 had an amazing blast at Lakme Fashion Week and also grabbed attention at the Styleograph spring couture show. It means taking your girlfriend to Goa and wearing this dress on a breezy summer day at the beach. The ethnic wear and contemporary approach of Arpita Maheta can also be worn day or night. That’s what gives them a huge amount of comfort.
Kunal Rawal redefined men’s wear, and he is putting his legacy at the highest level. The collection of Kunal Rawal is one of the most versatile, and the design is one of the most top-quality designs you will find on the market.
However, Raniwala 1881 of the Aangan collection, crafted of jadu jewels, grabbed the attention here in Kolkata. According to Styleograph, Chikky Goenka said, “It feels great because someone just kicked it, and there are so many brands that are great to shop for summer weddings”.
The summer 23 Arpita Mehta collection of versatile and extraordinary outfits has made a huge mark in the fashion industry. As well as Raniwala 1881, I also believe in crafted and tested craft, which is one of the most important heritages of Indian culture.
Hence the top designers, Arpita Mehta, Kunal Rawal, and Raniwala 1881; they are the best in their market, and all of them are creating a huge mark. The summer of 23 created a hugely versatile look for the outfit of Arpita Mehta. When going on holiday this year, style mavens who appreciate the excitement of travelling and dressing up will want to show off pieces from Arpita’s collection. When floral and geometric prints exploded in pops of vivid colour for the budding blossoms and stunning solids, her designing abilities came to the fore.
