RITZ Magazine - May 2018

In this issue

RITZ features some of the most stylish people in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.Which contains On The Cover of Dare to Dream - Meet these dynamic entrepreneurs Anirudhan Grandhee & Aishwarya Gupta, Mohan Ram K and Dr. Sethuraman who are making a mark in their fields, That1too Fashion,Spotlight,Beauty, Corridors of Power,RITZ Special,RITZ Trending,Food, Travel,Point blank and etc...

The Dancing Star

When he moves his nimble feet, you’re left in awe. A man of many talents, a dancer, choreographer, performer and entertainer Raymond Callanan from Chennai, leaves everyone captivated with his talent every single time he takes to the stage. Innovative and unique, he combines his witty sense of humour and novel ideas with a level of mastery seldom seen.  In a candid chat with RITZ Magazine, Raymond talks about his passion for dance and what keeps him going.

2 mins

Standing Tall With Creativity

It used to be both a treat and a learning curve to watch Latha Chandramouli drive her Mahindra Scorpio. The SUV would squeeze through the narrowest of lanes along shopping stretches of the city without a scratch and be parked with the ease of a hatchback in the most congested school zones.

2 mins

Dare To Dream​​​​​​​

This is the age of dreaming the impossible dream. An age where no ambition is too high or overarching. The best time to do the unthinkable is indeed NOW. The cover of the May edition of South India's largest lifestyle magazine RITZ, is adorned by individuals who embody this never-say-die spirit.Each of them is now a name that has set a benchmark in their respective fields of entrepreneurship. Say hello to Mohan Ram K, Managing Director of Zingbi Fashion; the much-in love and driven-by-passion couple Anirudhan Grandhee & Aishwarya Gupta, Directors of Viswa & Devji Diamonds and Dr Sethuraman, leading dermatologist and actor who are all making a major difference in the manner in which their businesses function while also serving as an example of how to enjoy success in your passion.

10+ mins

The Rockstar

This dashing young man is not just a star in the making but also a singing sensation! Crowds swoon as he starts to hum his melodies. To him, happiness is…Music. He was just six when he performed on stage for the very first time. From then on, he has performed at various events and won accolades. His musical career kicked off with the Music Mojo show on Kappa TV, which led to the creation of the very famous band, Thaikkudam Bridge. He swung yet another surprise for his fans by debuting as a lead star in the Mollywood film, Rockstar. The film unleashed the promising actor in him, pushing him into another tangent altogether. And now, with the release of his latest flick, ‘Katha Paranja Katha’, this very talented singer-actor has been stealing the limelight for all the right reasons. Ritz is in conversation with the true Rockstar, Siddharth Menon!

4 mins

Sensuality Thy Name Is Sanjjanaa

Straight talk on how materialistic pleasures lured her to the glamour world

3 mins

Donning Many Roles

She was just a toddler when she first faced the camera. Her passion for dance began when she turned three and right through school, she stole the limelight with her dance, music and theatre performances. Modelling and ad shoots soon became her forte. She was preparing for her tenth boards when she bagged the role in ‘Malarvadi Arts Club’, that went on to become a big hit! A model, actor, singer, social worker and a lawyer by profession, she has also won the Doordarshan accredition for Bharatnayam! She took a short break from movies to pursue her degree in law and now she is back under the spotlight yet again with ‘Hey Jude’! RITZ is in conversation with Apoorva Bose who dons many roles both on and off the screen!

4 mins

Punjab On A Platter

Cuisine from the Land of Five Rivers gets a modern and soulful twist at Punjab Bistro

2 mins

Farm Fresh Fare

SAGE Farm Cafe opened its doors officially in July 2017. Before that, the space functioned as a home kitchen which would cook only for pre-prders.

1 min

Dancing To Her Own Tunes At Work

KAVITHA RAMU, IAS

3 mins

Park Encounters

Show me how you walk in the park and I'll tell you who you are! In the course of my daily 'constitutionals', I'm at my judgmental best, sizing up the different folks who come here to unwind. It does take all kinds to make a Park. Not the sort who prefers a tan, I end up going at different times of the day. An hour after after sun rise or just around sun set. My schedule makes for a wide and varied sample size!

3 mins

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RITZ Magazine Description:

RITZ is South India’s premier lifestyle magazine. As the chic voice of contemporary South India, RITZ features the most interesting and elusive personalities from across the 4 states along with haute fashion news, and other topics that celebrate the aspirational, uber lifestyle.