India’s Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Chokshi makes a mark at Oscars with Mary J Blige and Olivia Wilde in their Jewellery...

March, 2018: India is truly shining on global map with one of India’s most coveted Jewellery brand, Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Chokshi creating a mark at the Oscars with celebrities Mary J Blige and Olivia Wilde sporting their stunning New York Fashion Week jewellery collection.

Mary J Blige who made history at the 90^th academy awards being the first person to ever receive double nomination for Original Song and Best Supporting actress, gave a soulful performance at the Oscars. For her once in a lifetime Oscars performance, Blige was dressed in a fuchsia mermaid gown and exquisite yellow rose and white gold earrings by Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Chokshi crafted with beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced Forevermark Diamonds. With a unique three-dimensional sinuous design, these earrings feature loops set with graduated brilliant cut diamonds.

The Indian jeweller also shined at the Oscars Vanity Fair bash as Actress Olivia Wilde sparkled in silver gown teamed with Narayan Jewellers intricately designed bracelet set in beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced Forevermark Diamonds.

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Mary J Bilge wearing Narayan Jewellers at Oscars

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Oscar Wilde wearing Narayan Jewellers at Oscars

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This achievement is a big moment for India and the Indian jewellery fraternity as Indian jeweller Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Choshi jewellery make a mark at Oscars red carpet.

“It is a very proud moment for us as two of our designs were picked up from the Forevermark suite for Oscars. We are very happy to be amongst the chosen few to be on the Oscars red carpet. And with the talented Mary J Blige choosing it for her Oscars performance and Olivia Wilde wearing it for vanity fair bash, we couldn’t have asked for more”, shared Ketan Chokshi, Co-owner, Narayan Jewellers.

Narayan Jewellers was founded in 1940 by Mr. Ambalal Chaturbhai Chokshi with a vision to meld fine craftsmanship with artistry. Today, under the guidance of Ketan and Jatin Narendra Chokshi, the third generation, Narayan Jewellers has gone on to become a multi-award-winning, celebrity, and editorial favorite. A regular at the New York Fashion Week, followers of Narayan Jewellers by Ketan and Jatin Chokshi include Hollywood celebrities Dylan Penn, Lucy Watson, who sported their jewelry at the Oscars red carpet, and Bollywood A-listers such as Kareena Kapoor, Katrina, Tapsee Pannu, Vidya Balan, Bipasha Basu, Malaika and Amrita Arora, Vidya Balan, Divya Khosla Kumar, Tapsee Pannu amongst others.

 

Varsha Naik represents Indian Culture at “Dancing in the Spotlight” in Symphony Space Theatre New York City...

Spotlight Productions celebrated their ninth year at Symphony Space Theatre located at New York City. Varsha Naik’s Navrang Dance Academy, NJ shined at the Symphony State theatre. The only act that featured an Indian Dance form at the show – “Dancing in the Spotlight”. Varsha Naik, who is the choreographer, along with her talented team of 21 dancers proudly showcased Indian culture and art through their dance at the prestigious Symphony Space Theatre on Broadway.

  

Spotlight Productions Celebrates in Style This Year at Symphony Space on Broadway in honor of NYFW Spotlight decided to incorporate exotic styles from around the world. It is one of the only theatrical shows in New York that welcomes a variety of over 250 performers both young and Elite, from all backgrounds and in all style including: Ballroom, Latin, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Ballet and most recently Indian Dance. Spotlight believes in creating a platform for everyone to shine. The company was founded almost a decade ago by Masha Lakhter who is the CEO. She not only produces the show each year but, is a performer as well.

For the first time ever, Varsha Naik joined Spotlight production organization with Navrang Dance Academy. It was pure magic witnessing this Indian Group. They brought such a vibrant and colorful presence to our show. The stage was illuminated by their beautiful spirits, costumes and movement. The love of dance was quite visible and our audience of 800 spectators was left with memorable impressions of style and grace.

“It’s the dream for any dancer to perform on this prestigious stage and I find myself extremely lucky to have gotten the chance.  I would like to thank Spotlight Production for organizing “Dancing in the Spotlight”. Every piece of dance was spectacular, colorful and fascinating on this stage,” says Varsha.

This was a huge opportunity for us to showcase one of the many Indian Dance forms and be a part of the bigger dance community,” she said.

——–Pigeon Media (Abhishek Dubey)

New Jersey’s New Year’s Celebration in “Fitness style with Varsha Naik...

Varsha Naik from New Jersey organized a unique fitness event called “Pallo Latke: Welcoming the New Year.” This event featured different types of dance and fitness lovers. Fitness is crucial to day to day life, however we are still behind to understand the concept of fitness. “A New Year’s party can be a fitness orientated event. The basic idea of welcoming in the New Year is partying, dance, and entertainment. Naik thought to have a fitness dance party in which she incorporated the ideas of a party in a fitness class.” said Naik.  In this fitness party, Naik asked all the attendees to bring a scarf, or a “Pallo” which was integrated throughout the entire event. Fitness parties are not you everyday kind of party. They are equally as fun compared to a traditional party.

     

Pallo latke: Welcoming the New Year is a sixty-minute workout circuit party, in which laughter and entertainment was main goal. The party began with “Laughter Yoga” instructed by Poonam Gupta. Gupta was invited by Naik and she expressed that one does not need a reason to laugh, one can laugh and enjoy themselves at any time. Next the event continued to a quick Zumba class in which Zin Varsha Naik and Zin Sumathy Iyer led the class in unique twist. They used Zumba moves to Bollywood songs which attracted many people. The event ended with a dance lesson on the new Bollywood song, “Pallo Latke” in which the attendees used their “Pallo’s.” They were also performed on Ghoomar Song from the film of Padmavati. Light healthy dinner were served at the end.

The Fitness Party was a great time! No one was bored throughout the event because of the way it was designed. The event ensured that there was always something new happening every few minutes which kept the attendees’ attention locked in the event. The trainers made sure that in each dance we did, laughter and exercise was used. This combination makes working out, something that is dreadful to some, not seem like a work out, rather something that is more enjoyable.

“Fitness is a lifestyle,” Naik said, “It’s even more important that as you get older to stay active. As people become fitness enthusiasts, it is a great way to share that with people in their lives. It is all about living a healthy lifestyle.” Laughter and dance is a great combination that promotes a healthy life style while having fun.

——Pigeon Media ( Abhishek Dubey PRO)