The Pahadi voice and composer behind some of Hindi cinema and streaming's most memorable music, finally stepping out from behind the credits.

The Pahadi voice and composer behind some of Hindi cinema and streaming's most memorable music, finally stepping out from behind the credits. AT A GLANCE Abhishek Nailwal is a music composer, songwriter and singer whose roots are in Uttarakhand's Kumaon hills. He composed the music for Made in India: A Titan Story (Amazon MX Player, 2026) and Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy (ZEE5, 2022). He also wrote, composed and sang "Mashoor" and "Sahi Hai" for Fukrey 3. As a singer, he is one of the voices on the Shamshera title track alongside Sukhwinder Singh, and on "Badass Babuaa" from Bareilly Ki Barfi, a song listeners still write to him about. He is now working on a Kumaoni folk EP, bringing the music of the hills he grew up hearing to a new generation. PROFILE Some people plan a career in music. Abhishek Nailwal's found him outside a Delhi cinema. He grew up as an Army child, moving from state to state and absorbing a new culture in every posting. Music was the one constant at home. His mother noticed his voice early and pushed him onto stages and into competitions. The house was full of ghazals by Farida Khanum, Begum Akhtar and Mehdi Hassan, and of Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi, whom his father loved. Then came the first time he heard Michael Jackson's Thriller, and, as he puts it, "the game was over for me." He and his sister made tapes on the family recorder, and his grandmother's home hosted jam nights that stretched late. The turning point was almost filmy. In his first year of college, just after exams, he was playing guitar late at night outside the Priya cinema in Delhi. A stranger walking out of the last show joined the jam and gave him a phone number. It belonged to composer Sameer Uddin. That meeting led to Abhishek's first studio recording, and the moment he walked into that studio he knew this was it. Years of work followed, much of it behind the scenes: music production, ad jingles, and scratch vocals for songs that went on to become hits in other people's voices. "It humbles you," he says. "You realise there are things in life, and you have to flow." His voice reached millions through campaigns like Airtel's "Har Ek Friend Zaroori Hota Hai" and Pepsi's "Youngistaan Meri Jaan". His film work as a singer includes Shamshera (the title track and "Parinda" with Sukhwinder Singh, music by Mithoon), Bareilly Ki Barfi, Kaalakaandi (with Vishal Dadlani on "Aa Bhi Jaa") and Junglee. Today he leads as a composer. He scored the 1965 war era spy thriller Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy, created both its songs and its background score, and most recently scored Made in India: A Titan Story, the Jim Sarbh and Naseeruddin Shah docudrama on the making of Titan, with each of its six episodes running close to an hour. The hills have always been in his music, even when he wasn't trying. His grandfather was a Hindi and Kumaoni poet and writer, and poetry ran through the women of his family. Collaborators have long told him they hear "a Pahadi touch" in his compositions without him intending it. His upcoming Kumaoni folk EP is where he stops hiding it. SELECTED CREDITS As composer ▪ Made in India: A Titan Story | Amazon MX Player, June 2026 | Music ▪ Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy | ZEE5, November 2022 | Songs and background score ▪ Fukrey 3 (2023) | "Mashoor" (composer, singer, co lyricist with Mrighdeep Singh Lamba) and "Sahi Hai" (composer, lyricist, singer) As singer ▪ Shamshera (2022) | Title track and "Parinda", with Sukhwinder Singh, music by Mithoon ▪ Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) | "Badass Babuaa", with Neha Bhasin and Sameer Uddin ▪ Kaalakaandi (2018) | "Jive With Me"; "Aa Bhi Jaa" with Vishal Dadlani ▪ Junglee (2019) | "Garje Gajraj Hamara" Advertising ▪ Airtel "Har Ek Friend Zaroori Hota Hai" ▪ Pepsi "Youngistaan Meri Jaan"

Bonito Designs Brings Amitabh Bachchan-Owned Office Space to Life

Bonito Designs Brings Amitabh Bachchan-Owned Office Space to Life Mumbai, 13th October 2026 — In a record time of 60 days, Bonito Designs has delivered a 18,000 sq. ft. office spread across three floors, owned by Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. The space is leased to new-age nutrition and wellness brand TruNativ. The project showcases Bonito’s ability to deliver high-design workplaces at speed, while creating spaces that are tailored to how modern businesses operate, collaborate and grow. To bring this to life, Bonito began by immersing itself in TruNativ’s way of working. A dedicated workshop with the founder and leadership team helped the design team understand how the business functions from how teams collaborate and make decisions to how people move through their day. These insights became the foundation for a workplace strategy and design that reflects the company’s culture, ambitions and way of working. With a track record of delivering 15,000+ homes, Bonito Designs has recently expanded its design expertise into the commercial space, building a dedicated team focused on designing and delivering spaces across workplaces, hospitality, retail and other commercial environments. This project is among the projects that mark this expansion, bringing Bonito’s experience in design-led execution to businesses beyond the residential sector. Bonito translated these learnings into a workplace that balances collaboration, productivity and employee experience. The team created open, collaborative environments alongside spaces for focus, comfort and flexibility, designing each element around how the business actually works. The team also looked beyond the company’s current requirements to understand where the company is headed. By studying its growth plans, Bonito designed the three floors to adapt as the business expands, allowing the workplace to evolve with changing team sizes and ways of working. With this approach, Bonito aimed to make every square foot work harder for the business delivering maximum ROI from the space today while creating a workplace that remains ready for tomorrow. “Through our deep study of how organisations operate, grow and evolve, we’ve seen that commercial interiors need to be more than projects to be completed they need to work as business assets. That thinking is at the heart of our commercial interiors venture. We’re building a design approach that is deeply tailored to each organisation, reflecting its culture and ways of working, while anticipating future growth, ensuring on-time delivery and making every square foot more productive. Ultimately, we want design to do more than create beautiful spaces; we want it to create measurable value for the businesses that occupy them.” said Swetank Jain, CEO of Bonito Designs Pranav Malhotra, Founder of TruNative, said, “For TruNative, the new office is designed to reflect the company's entrepreneurial culture and its positioning within India's evolving nutrition and wellness landscape.” The project expands Bonito Designs' portfolio into contemporary workplace design, showcasing how its LifeDesign philosophy can be adapted beyond homes to create spaces shaped around the people and businesses that use them.

अक्षय कुमार की ‘समुक’ में बनिता संधू की एंट्री की चर्चा, ब्रिटेन में जन्मी भारतीय महिला के किरदार में आएंगी नज़र

अक्षय कुमार की ‘समुक’ में बनिता संधू की एंट्री की चर्चा, ब्रिटेन में जन्मी भारतीय महिला के किरदार में आएंगी नज़र विपुल अमृतलाल शाह की फिल्म ‘समुक’ की कास्टिंग को लेकर बढ़ी हलचल, अक्षय कुमार की साइंस-फिक्शन एक्शन थ्रिलर में बनिता संधू के शामिल होने की खबरें अक्षय कुमार की फिल्म ‘समुक’ की कास्टिंग को लेकर चल रही चर्चाओं में अब बनिता संधू का नाम भी जुड़ गया है। खबरों के मुताबिक, अभिनेत्री इस बहुप्रतीक्षित साइंस-फिक्शन एक्शन-सर्वाइवल थ्रिलर का हिस्सा हैं। सूत्रों के अनुसार, कनिष्क वर्मा के निर्देशन में बन रही इस फिल्म में बनिता एक अहम भूमिका निभाती नज़र आएंगी। बताया जा रहा है कि वह ब्रिटेन में जन्मी एक भारतीय महिला का किरदार निभाएंगी, जो खुद को ऐसे मिशन का हिस्सा पाती है, जिससे उसका कोई लेना-देना नहीं होना चाहिए था। सनशाइन पिक्चर्स के बैनर तले विपुल अमृतलाल शाह द्वारा निर्मित और आशिन ए. शाह द्वारा सह-निर्मित ‘समुक’ की शूटिंग फिलहाल लंदन में चल रही है। इस फिल्म के ज़रिए अक्षय कुमार और विपुल अमृतलाल शाह 13 साल बाद एक साथ काम कर रहे हैं। फिल्म को सिनेमाघरों में बड़े स्तर पर रिलीज़ करने की तैयारी की जा रही है। हिंदी और अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रोजेक्ट्स में काम कर चुकीं बनिता संधू की मौजूदगी फिल्म की कास्ट को एक दिलचस्प अंतरराष्ट्रीय पहचान देती है। उन्होंने फिल्म ‘अक्टूबर’ से अपने करियर की शुरुआत की थी और इसके बाद ‘सरदार उधम’ में नज़र आईं। हाल ही में वह ‘मैं वापस आऊंगा’ में भी दिखाई दीं। इसके अलावा, वह अंतरराष्ट्रीय सीरीज़ ‘ब्रिजर्टन’ का भी हिस्सा रह चुकी हैं। अब ‘समुक’ के ज़रिए अभिनेत्री एक बार फिर बड़े पर्दे पर नज़र आ सकती हैं, हालांकि उनके किरदार से जुड़ी जानकारी फिलहाल गुप्त रखी गई है। भारतीय और अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रोजेक्ट्स में अपनी पहचान बनाने वाली बनिता संधू अपनी स्क्रीन प्रेज़ेंस से फिल्म की विविधतापूर्ण कास्ट में एक नया रंग जोड़ सकती हैं। सूत्रों का कहना है कि कहानी में उनका किरदार अहम है, लेकिन मेकर्स ने सभी किरदारों से जुड़ी जानकारी को फिलहाल गुप्त रखा है। फिल्म की कास्टिंग से जुड़े नाम धीरे-धीरे सामने आ रहे हैं, लेकिन हर कलाकार फिल्म में क्या भूमिका निभा रहा है, इसे लेकर सस्पेंस बरकरार है। मेकर्स फिल्म की दुनिया और कहानी से जुड़े रहस्य को बनाए रखना चाहते हैं। खबरों के मुताबिक, फिल्म की कास्ट में अक्षय कुमार, रुक्मिणी मैत्रा, विनीत कुमार सिंह, रजत कपूर और स्वानंद किरकिरे समेत कई कलाकार शामिल हैं। बनिता संधू के ‘समुक’ से जुड़ने की खबरों ने फिल्म को लेकर पहले से बनी उत्सुकता को और बढ़ा दिया है। फिल्म की कास्टिंग से साफ है कि इसमें अलग-अलग पृष्ठभूमि के कलाकार एक साथ नज़र आएंगे। अब दर्शकों के मन में यही सवाल है कि ये सभी किरदार फिल्म की रहस्यमयी साइंस-फिक्शन दुनिया में किस तरह एक-दूसरे से जुड़ेंगे।

Ranveer Singh Unveils New Campaign “Tile Expert Ka Tile Adhesive” National campaign to go live from October 16th, 2026.

Ranveer Singh Unveils New Campaign “Tile Expert Ka Tile Adhesive” National campaign to go live from October 16th, 2026. India, New Delhi: Gresbond by Kajaria, the tile-fixing solutions brand from Kajaria Ceramics Limited, today announced Ranveer Singh, as the brand ambassador for Gresbond, who will front its new campaign, “Tile Expert Ka Tile Adhesive.” While Ranveer Singh continues to represent Kajaria, India’s leading tile manufacturer, his association with Gresbond brings together two halves of the same story: the expertise that goes into making the tile and the expertise required to fix it right. Known as the ultimate Indian showman and generational performer, Ranveer Singh embodies the very ethos of the brand - a self-made journey shaped by ambition, determination and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. Built by Kajaria, Gresbond was created with a simple belief — the people who understand tiles best also understand what it takes to fix them. Gresbond offers a complete range of tile-fixing and surface-care solutions, including tile adhesives, epoxy and cementitious grouts, surface cleaners and professional tiling tools. The new campaign brings this proposition to life through a series of films starring Ranveer Singh, showcasing Gresbond products. The campaign will roll out nationally from October 16th, 2026, across digital, social media, out-of-home and on-ground activations. Commenting on the association, Ranveer Singh said, “My association with Kajaria over the years has been incredible. I’ve always admired the brand’s commitment to innovation and design. With Gresbond, that same focus on quality and expertise extends to what lies beneath every beautiful space. Gresbond offers premium tile fixing solutions for every surface and every space, ensuring that every design has the right foundation to last. For me, great design is equally about what you see and the expertise that makes it endure.” Kartik Kajaria, who leads the Gresbond business, added: “Bringing Ranveer Singh to Gresbond represents Kajaria Ceramics’ commitment to scale Gresbond by Kajaria. We have spent the last few years building the business, strengthening our products, manufacturing capabilities and distribution network, and now we want to take the category to a much larger audience. Tile fixing is an extremely important part of the overall tiling experience, yet it remains a category that many consumers do not think about enough. A beautiful tile deserves the right adhesive, grout and care to ensure that the installation performs the way it should. Our new campaign with Ranveer brings this message to consumers in a fun, energetic and memorable way. We are truly excited to have him join us on this journey as we work towards making Gresbond synonymous with expert tile fixing in India.” Gresbond offers a growing portfolio of tile adhesives covering ceramic, vitrified, natural stone and large-format applications, alongside epoxy and cementitious grouts, surface cleaners and professional tiling tools. Its range includes products designed for indoor, outdoor and wet-area applications, with specialised solutions for applications such as large-format tiles and tile-on-tile installations. About Gresbond by Kajaria Gresbond is the premium tile-fixing solutions brand from Kajaria Ceramics Limited, India's No.1 tile company. Built by the people who manufacture tiles, Gresbond offers a complete ecosystem of products for tile installation and surface care, including tile adhesives, grouts, surface cleaners and professional tiling tools. Gresbond products are developed to address the diverse requirements of modern tile installations across residential, commercial and institutional applications.

Vedaanta Senior Living Launches Vedaanta Dakshin in Trichy, Investing ₹40 Crore in Sustainable Senior Living Spread across 12.9 acres with just 179 homes, the community combines climate-responsive architecture, green spaces and technology-enabled senior care

Vedaanta Senior Living Launches Vedaanta Dakshin in Trichy, Investing ₹40 Crore in Sustainable Senior Living Spread across 12.9 acres with just 179 homes, the community combines climate-responsive architecture, green spaces and technology-enabled senior care Bengaluru, 13th October 2026: Vedaanta Senior Living has announced the launch of Vedaanta Dakshin, a ₹40 crore, multi-phase senior living community spread across 12.9 acres in Trichy. With just 179 homes, the development embraces low-density living, offering residents greater space, privacy and a lifestyle centred on comfort, well-being and meaningful social connections. Homes start at ₹50 lakh. Located a 40-minute drive from the revered Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Vedaanta Dakshin brings together Trichy's rich spiritual heritage and the convenience of contemporary senior living. The community is designed to offer a peaceful living environment while keeping residents connected to the region's cultural traditions and modern amenities. At the heart of Vedaanta Dakshin is Vedaanta Senior Living's 4C philosophy of Conscious, Care, Community and Culture, which informs the development's approach to architecture, services and resident experience. From climate-responsive design and integrated senior care to spaces that encourage social interaction and architectural elements inspired by local traditions, the four pillars aim to create a community that goes beyond housing to support a more comfortable, connected and fulfilling lifestyle for seniors. “Vedaanta Dakshin reflects our belief that senior living should be designed around how people want to live, not simply where they want to live. Through our 4C philosophy, we are bringing together conscious design, dependable care, meaningful community engagement and a strong connection with local culture. Our aim is to create an environment where seniors can enjoy independence, build relationships and access support when they need it,” said Shreya Anand, Director, Vedaanta Senior Living. The Conscious pillar is reflected in the project's emphasis on sustainability and climate-responsive architecture. Drawing on traditional design principles and natural materials, the development incorporates brick walls, terracotta, stone, verandahs and gazebos to help reduce heat gain and create shaded, comfortable spaces. Native planting, rainwater harvesting, permeable paving, solar-ready roofs and parking, energy-efficient landscape lighting, and an organic vegetable and fruit garden further reinforce its sustainability focus. Under Care, Vedaanta Dakshin brings together everyday assistance and technology-enabled services through Vyom 360, Vedaanta Senior Living's integrated service platform. Residents can access healthcare coordination, ambulance support for medical emergencies, housekeeping, concierge assistance and freshly prepared meals designed to balance nutritional needs with taste and individual preferences. Through Vyom, the brand's WhatsApp-based chatbot, residents can raise service requests conveniently, while the Vedaanta One Card enables them to manage additional services according to their needs. The Community pillar centres on creating opportunities for residents to connect and participate in shared experiences. The development features a 9,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, an extended clubhouse verandah, central courtyards, shaded gathering areas and a garden pavilion, alongside spaces for community events and celebrations. Wide pathways and landscaped green zones further encourage residents to spend time outdoors and interact with their neighbours. The Culture pillar draws inspiration from Trichy's spiritual and architectural heritage. A temple within the community, traditionally inspired homes, locally influenced streetscapes and traditional architectural elements bring regional character into the development while adapting familiar design influences to contemporary living.

Naturali Asks Women to Put Themselves First with Medha Shankr Fronting Its New Anti-Hairfall Campaign

Naturali Asks Women to Put Themselves First with Medha Shankr Fronting Its New Anti-Hairfall Campaign Featuring Medha Shankr, the campaign challenges generations of commentary around women's hair and celebrates the confidence to define beauty on one's own terms. image.png 13th October 2026, Mumbai: From being told to add volume to having every strand inspected by a relative, conversations around women's hair often begin long before they get to decide what they want for themselves. Naturali brings this familiar experience to the forefront with its latest campaign for the Anti-Hairfall range, featuring actor Medha Shankr in a story about hair, inherited beauty expectations and the freedom to make them her own. Set against the backdrop of the protagonist’s wedding, the campaign follows Medha as she prepares for the sangeet, only to be met with familiar comments on the appearance of her hair. Moving between the present and memories from childhood, the film traces how seemingly casual remarks about her hair follow her through different stages of life. When she returns to the wedding with visibly fuller-looking hair, she hands the extensions back to her Bua, making it clear that she no longer needs them or anyone else's approval. Commenting on the launch, speaking about the campaign, Medha Shankr said, “What I liked about this story is how familiar it feels. So many women grow up hearing opinions about their hair, often from the people closest to them. I think there's something freeing about realising that you don't have to live by those expectations and can choose what feels right for you.” The film culminates in the line, “There is an I in Naturali,” building on the thought, “Your hair has always been naturally Dadi's, naturally Mom's, naturally Bua's. It's time it becomes yours naturally.” The campaign encourages women to move beyond inherited beauty expectations and make their haircare choices their own. Commenting on the launch, Anirrban Mukherjii, Vice President, Personal Care for Guilt Free Industries Limited, said, “With this campaign, we wanted to capture something that often gets brushed off as harmless advice: the constant opinions women hear about their hair. For us, ‘There is an I in Naturali’ is about bringing the focus back to the individual and reminding women that their choices should be their own.” Commenting on the launch, Vikas Jain, CFO, Guiltfree Industries Limited, said, “As consumer expectations evolve, building a strong brand hinges on understanding changing needs and delivering consistent value. At Naturali, our focus is on making effective, nature-inspired personal care accessible to more consumers while building lasting trust and relevance in their everyday routines.” With a focus on consumers aged 25–35, Naturali aims to strengthen its connection with a generation that seeks effective products and brands that reflect their evolving needs and aspirations. At the heart of the campaign is its Anti-Hairfall range, featuring the Anti-Hairfall Shampoo, Conditioner and Hair Mask, formulated with Rosemary, Korean Ginseng and Biotin, alongside the Anti-Hairfall Scalp Serum enriched with Rosemary, Korean Ginseng and Redensyl. Designed to complement everyday hair care routines, the range addresses hair fall through a comprehensive approach to cleansing, conditioning, nourishment and scalp care, helping women work towards stronger, healthier-looking hair. The Naturali Anti-Hairfall range is available on naturali.co.in. About Naturali: Naturali is a nature-inspired personal care brand launched in September 2023 under Guiltfree Industries Ltd., the FMCG arm of the RP–Sanjiv Goenka Group. Blending botanical actives and superfoods, the brand offers haircare, skincare and body care solutions designed to address everyday concerns. Rooted in the balance between nature and science, Naturali focuses on effective, thoughtfully formulated, and affordable personal care, bringing the experience of premium care within everyday reach. Website: https://naturali.co.in/

Christ Academy’s UMANG 2026 Brings Bengaluru Together for a Cause Cultural festival to support the medical treatment of 18-year-old Lakshmi Bohra through event proceeds

Christ Academy’s UMANG 2026 Brings Bengaluru Together for a Cause Cultural festival to support the medical treatment of 18-year-old Lakshmi Bohra through event proceeds Bengaluru, October 2026: Christ Academy Institute of Advanced Studies (CAIAS) will host UMANG 2026 Rangilo Chowk on 16th October 2026, bringing together culture, dance, music and community spirit in support of a meaningful cause. The profits generated from the event will go towards the medical treatment of Lakshmi Bohra, an 18-year-old from Kathmandu, Nepal, who has been living with arthritis since early childhood. Lakshmi’s condition, which began when she was just two or three years old, has progressively affected both her legs. Doctors have recommended three operations, of which one has already been completed. Through UMANG, CAIAS aims to contribute towards her ongoing treatment and encourage collective support for her medical journey. Inspired by the colours and traditions of Indian folk culture, Rangilo Chowk will feature a dance competition, a flea market, and an evening of Dandiya and DJ celebrations. The dance competition will award Rs 15,000 to the first-place winner and Rs 10,000 to the second-place winner. The institution is also inviting businesses and entrepreneurs to participate through sponsorships and stalls. More than a cultural festival, UMANG 2026 reflects CAIAS’s commitment to bringing people together for a larger social purpose. By welcoming students, families, local residents and businesses, the event seeks to demonstrate how community participation and celebration can contribute to meaningful change. UMANG 2026 – Rangilo Chowk will be held on October 16, 2026, at Christ Academy Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru. This year, the festival invites the community to come together not only to celebrate culture and creativity, but also to make a difference in the life of someone who needs support. About Christ Academy Institute of Advanced Studies (CAIAS) Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (CAIAS) was founded in 2016 under Bangalore University and is approved by AICTE with NOC from the Government of Karnataka. CAIAS is a minority institution run by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). The institute blends academic excellence with a holistic approach to learning, fostering intellectual curiosity, ethical values, and social responsibility. Inspired by St.Kuriakose Elias Chavara’s vision of service-oriented education Affiliated with Bnagalore University Approved by AICTE. Located on a serene 33-acre green campus at Christ Nagar, Hullahalli, Begur-Koppa Road. “Light to Enlighten” Committed to holistic development: academic rigour+ ethical values + social awareness + national responsibility Offers 14 Undergraduate and 5 Postgraduate programmes across: Arts & Humanities Commerce Management Computer Sciences Science Modern Facilities include advanced laboratories, digital library, Seminar halls, sports amenities, hostels and transportation.