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BOLLYWOOD
GOSSIP MAG 'CINEBLITZ' IS RELAUNCHED
(10 September 2003)
Tuesday
September 9th saw the launch of the International edition of India's
leading Bollywood celebrity magazine, Cineblitz at a star studded
bash, held at top West End venue, Bar Bollywood. Stars of the silver
screen from both the world's largest film industry, Bollywood and
the Brit-Asian scene in the UK flocked to the venue to celebrate
the long awaited comeback of the hugely popular glossy of Bollywood
gossip.
Leading
businessman, politician and owner of Rifa Publications, Dr Vijay
Mallya launched the fabulous title with a line up of celebrity guest
stars from Mumbai, including: journalist and author Shobhaa De,
editor Reta Mehta, as well as Bollywood stars Raveena Tandon, Shilpa
Shetty and Sameera Reddy.
Leading
actress Raveena Tandon, is one of the selected guest editors for
Cineblitz, taking on the role of resident Agony Aunt and advisor,
says of her personal involvement: "I am really enjoying developing
another string to my bow. Writing a column each month has given
me an opportunity to talk to my fans directly. The response has
been great and I think it was an insightful move on the part of
the Cineblitz team to set the magazine apart from any other. I am
sure the UK audiences will enjoy the new look Cineblitz too."
Dr
Mallya, said of the launch: "The UK and the US are both key
markets for Cineblitz. The International editions will provide not
only the very best of Bollywood news - in which interest is constantly
growing, but also a supplement featuring local content. I am delighted
to be in the UK to launch the title and the support we have already
received for the title is very encouraging. I believe that the unprecedented
support and relationship we have with the Indian film industry sets
as well above the rest."
The
October edition of Cineblitz International goes on sale at all good
newsagents from Friday 26th September 2003.
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