Activities of Karan Johar and Ritu Kumar

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INTRODUCTION OF KARAN JOHAR

Karan Johar, the illustrious filmmaker was born on 25th May, 1972 in Mumbai.The son of Hiroo Johar and noted Producer Yash Johar, he has produced someblockbusters himself, under the banner of Dharma Productions. There have

been speculations regarding his sexuality, but aside the silly controversies hehas carved a niche for himself in Bollywood. Karan entered the film world as anactor and Assistant Director and now he is one of the most renowned directorsof industry.

ACTIVITIES OF KARAN JOHAR

He is a famous and well-renowned director of todays new generation.Being a todays era director he is compiled to bring a story that new generation

will like but he also reflects the relationships of todays generation withparents.He gives a really good show of our society and of our relationships. His moviesare filled with humor and shows feeling of mankind. When Karan was schoolingat Green Lawns, he used to be a complete movie buff. He had his owncollection of the latest Hindi films.As Karan grew up, he realized that his love for cinema kept growing too, andwhen he was studying at H R College, he got friendly with Aditya Chopra, YashChopra's son. One day, Aditya called up Karan, wanting to narrate his gem of astory idea he had. That film was "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge". The next twomonths saw Karan working along with Aditya on the scripting of the film, till

one day Adi asked him to assist him on the film. You might remember seeing aplump guy, wearing a cap at all times, named Rocky, who played Shah Rukh'sbuddy in the film. That was Karan! While working on "Dilwale Dulhaniya LeJayenge", during the Switzerland schedule of the film, one day Shah Rukhsuggested to Karan to direct his own film. That was how his debut "Kuch KuchHota Hain" was born. Karan gave us Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998. He Directedthe film, wrote its story, screenplay and even the dialogues. And he picked asuperb cast - Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukherjee. A love story,sprinkled generously with comedy, the film got a stupendous response.The same year he co-produced Duplicate with his father and mother. The film,about identical twins, played by Shah Rukh, was average.

The film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai ended up, as one of the biggest blockbusters of alltime and Karan was a superstar director before he realized it. For a teenagerwho grew up on the works of Raj Kapoor and Yash Chopra, he was now asuccessful filmmaker himself. After that, Karan took a break for a year as goodfriend Adi was making "Mohabbatein". "Both Adi and me have decided that wewill make films alternately. So, when he makes a film, I will be there with himat every stage and vice-versa", he said of his impressive decision.


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INTRODUCTION OF RITU KUMAR

Ritu Kumar (born November 11, 1944) is an Indianfashion designer, based inDelhi. She is one of India's top most fashion designers specially in bridal wear.She did her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Lady Irwin College,New Delhi in 1964 and then later did got degree of Associate in Arts in 1966from Briarcliff College, Westchester County, NY, USA. Despite spending lot oftime in USA, she still has Indian citizenship. She is married and has twochildren.

The ace designer had a humble beginning in a small village, near Kolkata, in1960, with hand block printers and two tablets to flaunt about. With thepassage of years, fashion grew and so did her network. From being a designerto an author, Ritu Kumar has been the master of the game. Life lesson fromRitu:Your work always needs that something extra to put you above the rest.

ACTIVITIES OF RITU KUMAR

Ritu is undeniably one of the most celebrated and respected Indian fashiondesigners in the world today. The likes of the late Princess Diana and JemimaKhan have been fans of her work and in her professional capacity; she has alsoco-authored a book, Costumes and Textiles of Royal India, published byChristies in 1999. In a sea of fashionable talent, her name and designs stand

out a cut above the rest. . Her designed clothes are often wore by Indianpageants in contests like Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Asia pacific.

An icon of the Indian Fashion industry and a frontrunner in establishing aposition for India in the global forum, Ritu Kumar's contribution has beenimpeccable to the fashion fraternity, both nationally and internationally. Withalmost five decades of work for display, the designer excels in both traditionaland western outfits, though ethnic attires being her specialty. She was the firstwomen to bring the boutique culture to India, under the name "Ritu". Thegradual change in the fashion scenario has also lead to a change of designs forher brand. She has kept in sync with the varying times and has effectively

brought creativity and innovativeness with each collection. Ritu holds thestatus of being a revivalist in the fashion scenario, which has successfullybridged the gap between conservative and conventional style.Ritu Kumar has been designing the wardrobes comprising swimwear,eveningwear, traditional Indian wear, casual wear, formal evening gowns; ofthe three winning Miss India, for their participation in International BeautyPageants (Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Asia Pacific respectively ).
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Ritu Kumar co-authored a book Costumes and Textiles of Royal India

published by Christies in 1999, which chronicles the history of textiles and art

design in India. Kumar has opened a new flagship store in North America in The

Mall at Oak Tree in Edison, New Jersey.

Her son Ashvin Kumar is director, whose has made films like Road to

Ladakh (2002) and short film Little Terrorist (2004), which was nominated for

the 2004Academy Award for Live Action Short Film , and in which she did the

costume design.

Many times, Ritu has won the award for the Most Outstanding Evening Gown in

International pageants. She was honored by the National Institute of Fashion

Technology in 1998, with Lifetime Achievement Award. The same year saw her

receiving the Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award, bestowed on her by the

PHD - Chamber of Commerce. In the year 2000, Ritu Kumar proved her metal

once more and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Kingfisher

group of industries.
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