RITZ Magazine - March 2019

In this issue

RITZ features some of the most stylish people in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Which contains On The Cover of Bold and Beautiful RITZ has a candid chat with the talented young Mollywood starlet Aiswarya Lekshmi, Fashion, Spotlight, Beauty, RITZ Special, RITZ Trending,Food, Travel, COP, Point blank and etc...

Yami Strikes & Struts On The Ramp

Yami Gautam, walked the ramp at the Blenders Pride Magical Nights for designer Rina Dhaka at Conrad in Bengaluru. The actor of the Vicky Donor movie fame, who got recognition for her role as an intelligence agent in the recent Bollywood hit Uri-The Surgical Strike, spoke to RITZ Magazine in a candid interview post the show.

3 mins

Of Policing, Proficiency And Poetry

An IPS officer, poet, social worker, daughter, mother and wife – these are the real life roles played by Tejdeep Kaur Menon on a daily basis – on the occasion of Women’s Day, she shares a bit about portraying them all flawlessly.March 8th every year is celebrated as Women’s Day, hence the entire month is usually dedicated to women. During which, strong women of today are celebrated, for just being themselves. Keeping that in mind, we decided to catch up with one such woman of substance, who has made it truly on her terms.Charming, passionate and strong are words which describe Tejdeep Kaur Menon to the hilt. It is only when you meet a personality like this that you realize how women, too, in today’s world are out there to make a mark for themselves. Presently the Director General of Police, heading the Telangana State Special Protection Force and the Government Printing and Stationary Departments, she has published four anthologies so far which apart from women’s empowerment include poems about conservation of Nature and protection of its biodiversity.Read on more to know more about this Top Cop, her poetic side and the problems she faced because of her gender, in the male-dominated field of hers.

7 mins

Alchemy Of Acting

He’s fun, full of energyand quite a powerhouse of talent. Meet Adith Eswaran – an actor who isn’t scared to try different stuff out. Been around for a decade now, Adith has done it all - theatre, short films, web series and films. Currently gearing up for his next two releases, in a tete-a-tete with him, we got to know about him, his views and acting, business, and more…

5 mins

Bold And Beautiful

She is a doctor by profession who accidentally stumbled into the field of modelling and later found her calling in Cinema. Her entry into Mollywood in ‘Njandukaludey Naatil oru Edavela’ opposite Nivin Pauly, won her much critical acclaim for her performance. It didn’t take long for her to don bold character oriented roles in super hits like Mayaanadhi, Varathan and Vijay Superum Pournamiyum! We can expect a few more super entertainers from this young star, who is now gearing up to step into Kollywood. RITZ has a candid chat with the bold and the beautiful, Aishwarya Lekshmi.

8 mins

Curating Art Beyond Boundaries!

Kochi is hosting the fourth edition of its very own Kochi Muziris Biennale that has become a popular global platform for expression of art today. This year, apart from the celebration and exhibition of art in a multidimensional, epic scale, the event boldly echoed voices – voices from the margins. There were artists and collectives from across the globe who spoke about gender rights and equality, there was a distinct element of women empowerment with more women artists coming to the forefront, art installations involving the queer community and artists from all walks of life who jointly put up a great show. It was invigorating to see how suppressed voices were given their due space amidst celebrated artists. The mastermind behind it all is the renowned contemporary artist and a true liberalist at heart, who has literally broken all the barriers and invisible norms laid down by social conditioning. As the grand art fiesta draws to a close, RITZ is delighted to catch up with the first ever lady curator of the Kochi Muziris Biennale, Anita Dube.

2 mins

From Martial Arts Action To Lights, Camera, Action

THE STORY OF A MARTIAL ARTS PRACTITIONER, WHO TURNED INTO AN ACTOR IN THE FINAL QUARTER OF HIS LIFE…KravMaga SreeRam is a name well known among police and corporates in Tamil Nadu. From being an artist to a karate black belt, from being an ad films maker working behind the scenes to KravMaga practitioner and trainer, he has seen it all in the first three quarters of his life, and now in the final quarter, he has got his big break as an actor in a movie based on different perspectives of romance.

4 mins

Think Before You Ink

Naveen Kumar, the owner of Irezumi a prominent tattoo and piercing parlour in Chennai, elucidates his decade long saga of needle and ink in a city, which is only conservative in theory but not in practice.

3 mins

Our Star In The Skies

Wing Commander ABHINANDAN VARTHAMAN.

3 mins

War And Peace

“Ejected, beaten, bloodied, blindfolded, handcuffed, in enemy captivity... What do you say? This is my name, rank & religion. I'm not supposed to tell you anything else. Such courage, calm and professionalism show you're an inspiration to your countrymen Wg Cdr Abhinandan.” This pinned tweet from veteran journalist Shekhar Gupta succinctly sums up the feelings of more than a billion people. It's a reminder, yet again, of the supreme sacrifice, these individuals and their families make to protect us. If there's anything that Shekhar Gupta's tweet teaches us, it is that our views can be hard-hitting but mature at the same time, patriotic without being jingoistic, politically accurate not politically correct. In such sensitive times, public responsibility must trump all else – public curiosity, public anger, and public opinion.

3 mins

A Medley Of Flavours

Set in the Heart of Kochi’s IT Hub, just a Stone's throw away from the Infopark and SmartCity, is Novotel Kochi Infopark, the first five star International brand in Kakkanad. Managed by Accorhotels, the largest hospitality operator based out of Europe, the hotel is the first Novotel in the state, that has 128 rooms including 8 Executive Suites, each featuring modern, state of the art facilities such as 49 inch smart television, high speed Internet, access to the picturesque Infinity Pool, a well-equipped Gym and a rejuvenating Spa. RITZ explores the high lights at this five star property that is renowned for the perfect melange of local and international cuisine!

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.