Heartiest Greetings from 'HELLO KOLKATA' (3D News, Events & Films)!!!!

  We hereby cordially invite you/your esteemed organization   to be an  ASSOCIATE PARTNER of  'Hello Kolkata Style ICON'  (event span- Aug. middle to Nov. end). 

   We will launch  our 'Hello Kolkata Style Icon 2019' (7th edition, presented by Annie Jain), a Talent Hunt competition for all ages & for both male & female, including the differently-abled,  at Bangur Kolokakuli on 17 & 18 August, Saturday & Sunday at 3 - 6 pm.

   The proceeds of 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019' will be channelised for development of socio-cultural activities for differently-abled yet talented individuals.

Our Guests of Honour Sri Subrata Mukherjee, Hon’ble Minister of WB and Sri Dinesh Bajaj, Hon. Chairman, WBTIDC will grace the occasion on 17th Aug., 3 pm.

   Apart from 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019', on 17 & 18 Aug. at Bangur Kolokakuli, we will have FAIR (display-cum-sale of various items) and also cultural fusion of songs, dance, recitation, sruti-natak, etc. by several talented artists.

 **On 31st Aug., 3 - 5.30 pm, we will have Pre-Event Party for  'Hello Kolkata Style ICON'  at Levels The Club, Y-17, EN, Sec-V  with various celebs like actress Payel Sarkar, Sourav Das, Sayanti, MLA Baishali Dalmiya, national contests winning models & many others.

  **'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019'  will have 6 Levels of Contests, with 6 events on 6 different days (between Aug. to Nov.), with Grand Finale at Hotel Stadel, Salt Lake Stadium in Nov. end.

Annie Jain  presents    'Hello Kolkata Style ICON 2019'
-- --an INITIATIVE to promote Socio-Cultural Activities of  Differently-Abled Persons 

11 rounds:-  1. Self-Introduction in Ethnic Wear    2. Fun Quiz in Western Wear   3. Extempore in Casual Wear    4.  Talent Hunt (Perform anything)     5. Acting Auditions   6. Fitness/Strength     7. Quiz   8.  Creative Composition    9.  Debate    10 & 11.  Q & A (with Jury and Audience)

First Round of Contest:-  Venue- Bangur Mukta Mancha, beside Bangur Swimming Pool, VIP More
Date- 17 August, 2019 Saturday    Reporting Time-  9.45 a.m.

'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019' (M & F) invites participation in 11 categories:-

1. Baby Icon (Single Category- Male or Female <1.5 - 3 years)

2. Kid Icon (Male and Female - <3 - 6 years)

3. Junior Icon (Male and Female - <6- 9 years)

4. Senior Icon (Male and Female - <9- 12 years)

5. Teen Icon (Male and Female - <13 - 17 years)

6. Youth Icon (Male and Female - <18- 23 years)

7. Lady Icon (2 categories - Miss & Mrs. Above 23 years)

8. Gent Icon (2 categories - Married & Unmarried Above 23 years)

9. Iconic Couple (3 categories - Youth, Married, Unmarried <less than 50 years)

Special Iconic Couple- Seniors <more than 50 years)

10. Mom & Kid (Kid <3-6 years)

11. Differently-Abled (<3-7 years, 7-14, 15 till any age)

###Each participant if 'Hello Kolkata Style ICON 2019' will get:-

 ** Appreciation Certificate and Memento     

**Coverage in ‘Hello Kolkata’ newspaper & web, You-tube recording of exclusive interview, etc.

 **Each candidate will be groomed in various aspects after 1^st Round.

**Each candidate will have direct access to all associate partners, sponsors, producers, etc. for career advancement and 'Hello Kolkata' claims no 'Right of Exclusivity'.

**Each candidate will be featured as Face of 'Hello Kolkata Sharad Samman' (our 13th year) 

**Each candidate will be featured in 2020 Calendar (English or Bengali). 

**Each candidate will get guaranteed modeling scope in our own projects, banners, Fair, etc. 

 **Each candidate will get guaranteed  Acting Role in film/series of 'Hello Kolkata'. 

    We will give reference for scopes in other companies/production houses, but we bear no guarantee for placement in other houses.

**Each candidate will be a part of All Programs related to Media Interactions. 

**Each candidate can get wide-spread media-promotions in other newspapers & TV, but that will be chargeable additionally.

  Commission structure--  (On sponsorship of amount & Regn. Fees)-     * For referring a single person u can gain rs 1500.
                  ***For Barter system, we will mutually decide ur benefit and commission.

*Pl note- Registration is FREE for Differently-Abled**

#### Regn Fees for all others-(Male/Female, all ages, Baby 1.5 years to Super Seniors 80 years)

  Registration Fees for 1st Round:- Rs. 500 (FREE for Differently-Abled)
--Commission = 20% = rs 100

Regn. Fees for 2nd Round – Rs 2,000  (includes 5 hours of Grooming by Experts & Profiling in our own newspaper, webs & Youtube)
-Commission = 10% = rs 200

3rd Round – Rs 4,000  (10 hrs of Grooming, Face in Banners, Puja Parikrama Jury Member)
--Commission @ 7% = rs 300

4th Round – Rs 7,000  (15 hrs of Grooming, Banners, Puja Jury, 1 Album, 1 Short Film)
--Commission = rs 300

Pre-Final – Rs. 13,000 (20 hrs of Grooming, Ad Shoot, 3 Albums, 3 Short-Films)
--Commission = rs 300

Grand Finale (Top 7) - Rs. 17,000  (35 hours of Grooming, Albums, Banners, Short Films)
--Commission = rs 300

For referring a single person u can gain rs 1500.

Regn. Fees for Designers- Rs. 3,000 – 30,000  (depending on Rounds, Media Promotions)
Commission - 10-15%

Associate Partnership or Sponsorship Details:-
**Title Sponsorship – 3 lacs
1. 6 Hoardings in prime spots in Kolkata and minimum 1 Advertisement in T2.
2. News Coverage in leading newspapers, TV & web. May also get Advts. in TV and FM.
3. 8 VIP Guest Cards & 8 Free Passes.
4. Direct access to all contestants & partners for commercial purpose.
5. Minimum 12 Advertisements in ‘Hello Kolkata’ (Daily English newspaper) & web.
6. Logo in all promotions including Certificates, Banners, Social Media, Fliers, etc.
7. On-stage briefing about Co., felicitation with memento, certificate and gifts.
8. Free Passes for various other prestigious events by ‘Hello Kolkata’.


Associate Partnership  'Hello Kolkata Style ICON 2019':-
Commission - 10-15%
For Barter system, we will mutually decide commission.

Silver Associate-  Rs. 30,000 ---- 2 VIP Cards & 2 Free Passes  plus  Pts.  4, 5, 7.

Gold Associate-  Rs. 60,000 ---- 4 VIP Cards & 6 Free Passes  plus  Pts. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7.

Diamond Associate-  Rs. 1,00,000 ---- 6 VIP Cards & 10 Free Passes  plus  Pts. 1 - 8.

Waiting for your kind response to be an Associate Partner for 'Hello Kolkata Style ICON'.

Request for association with 'Hello Kolkata FAIR' at Bangur Mukta Mancha (near VIP Airport Bye-Pass) on 29 & 30 June, 17 & 18 August, Puja Spl-- 28 & 29 September

'Hello Kolkata'  cordially invites you to be a part of

 'Hello Kolkata FAIR' (Fusion of Cultural Programs & Exhibition-cum-Sale)

  Fixed Dates-  29 & 30 June (Sat. & Sunday), 

            17 & 18 August  (Sat. & Sunday), 

            28 & 29 September  (Sat. & Sunday)  **Pre-Puja Special  as  28 Sept. is 'Mahalaya' 

 Timing- Each day 10 am - 9 pm

Venue-  Bangur Mukta Mancha (Kolokakuli), besides Bangur Swimming Pool, (@ 1 Km. distance from VIP Bangur Stop or 1 Km. from 227 No. bus stand, Bangur)  

     **** Bangur Mukta Mancha has 18 ft wide x 15 ft. good stage (at 4 ft. height). 

***Items can be displayed on concrete seats (2 ft. wide & 3.5 ft. long, with 2 ft. back-rest)

       Rental for 2 days' display-cum-sale = Rs. 1500 per seat. 

  This rental of Rs. 1500 include all of the following:-

2 days of display of items in 1 seat (2 ft. wide & 3.5 ft. long & 2 ft. back-rest), 

Display of up to 2 banners or standees at venue,

FB & other promotions,

Free Participation in cultural program,

Minimum 8 times announcement during whole day abt. the organization/items,

Minimum 2 time self-briefing abt. the organization/items, 

3 to 4 times free advertisements in 'Hello Kolkata' newspaper and web,

U will get You-tube recording of the program

Each Stall Owner will get  10 - 20% Discount for Membership of 'Hello Kolkata Ladies CLUB'. (Annual Membership Fees of HKLC = Rs. 3000).   

Pls. note---  For additional Media promotions in newspapers like Dainik Statesman, Dainik Jagran, Arthik Lipi, Sukhabar, & TV Channels like CTN, etc. charges will be extra and will be decided mutually.

****As there is NOT adequate storage system at venue, all goods have to be taken back at home after 1st day's eve, and NOT to be kept at venue.  

****'Hello Kolkata FAIR' will have Auctions for Charity & Social Welfare - So we request donation of clothes, books, foods for needy people. 

***On 29 & 30 June, 10 am - 9 pm, 'Hello Kolkata FAIR' will have various Cultural Programs:-

Song - With & Without Music Hands

Dance

Recitation

Sruti-natak

Band Festival 

Workshop & Talk Shows (Law, Insurance, Women Empowerment, Gender Issues, Health, Wellness, Make-up)

Fashion show with New Designers  

Auditions for Acting in Films, Series, Albums, etc.

Beauty Contest- Solo (Kid, Mr., Miss, Mrs.)

                   Duo- Mom & Kid, Couple, Senior Citizens, Differently-abled children

'Hello Kolkata Literature Festival' on 30th June, 10 am - 1 pm will be conducted by Ms. Ritweeka Banerjee, 'Literoma'

We are inviting Cultural Groups for song, recitation, sruti-natak, etc. on 30th June, 1 pm onwards & 29 June (10 am - 9 pm) 

     **Regn. fees= Rs 200 - 1000  per hour (depending on period 10 am - 8 pm)

       

We will have Cooking contest on 29th & 30th June- Bring Veg. & Non-Veg. items (Snacks and Dessert). 

        Tell recipe within 1 minute in front of Judges.  

Regn fess- Rs 200.

       Each contestant can publish Recipe for free in our 'Hello Kolkata' newspaper & web.

Lexus Design Award India 2020 Open For Entries

Lexus India had announced the third edition of the distinguished Lexus Design Award India (LDAI).  The Design competition serves as a platform for both, emerging and established designers and creators, whose works can lead to a better future for all. The annual event attracts creative talent from around India, who aspire to win the coveted award for innovative design excellence.

Making the world a better place through design has been the program’s purpose and the 2020 award continues the directive of “Design for a Better Tomorrow”. As was the case last year, entrants will need to demonstrate how their creative ideas express three key principles of the Lexus brand. Anticipate, Innovate and Captivate, with an emphasis on how their design anticipates the needs of individuals and society, remarked P B Venugopal, President, Lexus India.       

Doshor's Expo (8-11 Aug.)

Pre-Puja Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition-cum-Sale” is organized by Ankita Sinha, Owner of DOSHOR Event Management, on 8, 9, 10 and 11th Aug. (12-9 pm) at Dumdum Subhashree Hall, near Private Road Bus Stop.           

The Expo has 15 boutiques of exclusive collection of garments, jewellery & many more with up to 50% discount on all products.        

Wingfi's "শারদ মেলা"

Wingfi's "শারদ মেলা" is a Pre-Puja Exhibition at Parampara Banquets, Dhakuria, opposite Dakshinapan Shopping Complex on 20 - 22 September. Wingfi Event Planners invite stalls for showcasing products like designer sari, ethnic looms, traditional couture, kid's & men's wear, home decor items, food, etc.

'Hello Kolkata' is Media Partner for this grand endeavour of Wingfi Event Planners, informed Moumita Chanda, one of the organizing officials..

For stall booking, ph- 9874470471, 8335960632

www.wingfievent.com

Indian Idol season 11 creates buzz as Indian Idol 10 winner Salman Ali and ex-contestant Renu Nagar winds up the auditions in Kolkata

After roaring success of the Indian Idol season 10, Sony Entertainment Television brings another enthralling season of Indian Idol with extra dose of entertainment. Opening doors to the new generation of young singers, who dream of making it BIG in music industry, Indian Idol 11 started off its multi-city auditions for the 11^th season in Kolkata. Indian Idol 10 winner Salman Ali and Ex contestant Renu Nagar was present in the city to select the talents. The auditions were a brilliant success with 1,220 contestants auditioning for the show.

Entire city participated whole heartedly and auditions witnessed great enthusiasm of aspirants in huge numbers who put their best skills to play and showcased their musical talent. Once selected, the judges will guide, nurture, mentor and introduce these young singers and prepare them for the coveted title.

Number of participants in Kolkata were 1,220

The train of Indian Idol’s audition has now left Kolkata and on its way to Lucknow. Apart from Kolkata the auditions will happen across various cities such as, Lucknow, Indore, Nagpur followed by janta auditions in Delhi and Mumbai, opening doors for aspiring singers to the Indian music industry for a whole new generation.

The next auditions will be held in Lucknow on August1 4^th  2019.

'Pre-Independence Day Fiesta' by 'Hello Kolkata'

'Hello Kolkata' (3D News, Events and Films) had organized 'Pre-Independence Day Fiesta' on 12th Aug. at KG Memorial Hall. The cultural program was well supported by Annie Jain (Annie's Creation) and Rudra Sen (Daffodil Incorporate).  Social Welfare Partners were 'Adya Ma Seva Samity', 'Sangbedan', BTM and 'Jyotsna - A Ray of Light', Media Partners were 'Mukhyabarta', 'Kolkata Vision' and 'Nirvik Kantha', Gift Partner was 'Agomoini Events'.

    The cultural program was a fusion of songs and recitation by several talented artists.

      As a mark of social welfare,  Narayan Majumder, Secretary of 'Adya Ma Seva Samity' distributed 'Rakhis' and  educational items amongst needy children.

      Chief Guest for the event was Sarod Baba, internationally acclaimed music maestro. 

       A host of dignitaries had also graced the occasion. They included social activists Md. Ehteshamul Haq, Farooque Malik, Ashok Mondal, Sukrajit Dhali, Abhishek Mishra, Swagata Basu Guha Neogi, Chayan Mukherjee, vocal artists Seba Gupta, Papri Das, Srabani Bhattacharya, Dr. Gouri Bandopadhyay, Dilip Das, Sikha Roy, Moonmoon Banerjee, Jia Saha, Tomojit and Arkapriya.

       The program witnessed felicitation of the winners of 13th 'HELLO KOLKATA Short Films Fiesta' ('SHORT-SCOPE').  

    'One Last Time' (a short film based on love for parents)

was declared the champion. 'One Last Time' is presented by 'Innomania Motion Pictures', produced by Boby Mondal and directed by Jayashree Khara. 

       Ms. Subrata Banerjee, on behalf of 'Literoma', accepted the Award for 'Critics' Appreciation' for Reetwika Banerjee's silent film 'Black Rose'.

      Rajat Talukdar received recognition as 'Special Mention' for his two films - 'Maa' and 'Left Overs'.

      Priyanka and Sukanya anchored the show, while Rinki and Shubham did co-ordination. 

     

Asish Basak, Editor-Director, 'Hello Kolkata' remarked that 'Hello Kolkata Fiesta' is a socio-cultural platform that aims to motivate cultural performers and also helps promote socio-cultural harmony.