About Amit Sadh Amit Sadh is a talented television and film actor who has worked alongside both Bollywood and Hollywood stars. His first major role was in a Neena Gupta production, “Kyun Hota Hai Pyarr”, where he played the character of Aditya. Since then, Amit has starred in “Kohinoor”, Shobna Desai’s “Durgesh Nandinii”, and the reality show “Bigg Boss.” In February 2013, Amit made his film debut as Omakar Shastri in Kai Po Che, a movie widely acclaimed by audiences and critics. 1) What are the greatest influences for you in deciding whether or not to take a role? I am fortunate enough to be at a point in my career where I have options and am able to choose what films I want to be involved in. There are a variety of filmmakers and stories that come my way, and I’m very open because I don’t want to restrict myself to a certain kind of role. I am however influenced by my role models in the industry and when looking at potential roles, I often think about their body of work and how the role fits into that. As long as I’m continuously challenged, there are many roles that I’d love to play. 2) How do you feel about your upcoming political thriller, 10 Janpath? I’m very excited about this, there’s a lot of action in the film and the story is constantly moving along. Before that however, I’m actually filming a romantic comedy based on Shaadi.com. It’s a much lighter film set in Punjab and I think will be a great contrast to the more serious thriller coming up. Both these films should be released next year, which is exciting. 3) What do you think are the characteristics of a successful film today? ...
VARLI Celebrates 3 Year Anniversary with Top 20 Recipes...
Aug 07, 2013
VARLI Celebrates 3 Year Anniversary with Top 20 Recipes Cookbook launch benefiting Diya Foundation from left to right : Varli Singh (CEO & Founder, Varli brand), Ambassador Dnyaneshwar Mulay, Aarti Chabria (Bollywood actress), Ricky Singh (Director, Diya Foundation) Indian Cuisine powerhouse, VARLI Magazine celebrated 3 successful years at the First Annual Summer Tasting Event in Long Island on August 7th. VARLI Magazine, known for promoting Indian cuisine, hosted an outdoor food tasting event at Mint restaurant in Garden City, with celebrity guest, Bollywood Actress Aarti Chabria. Over 300 guests enjoyed eclectic dishes from various Indian restaurants and celebrity chefs, Chef Gary Sikka, Chef Bachan Rawat, Chef Navjot Arora, Chef Kausik Roy, Parul Patel and an array of wonderful summer cocktails. The evening was hosted by New York Comedian, Anish Shah. Varli Singh, CEO and Founder of VARLI Magazine announced the launch of Varli Cookbook, a cookbook filled with 20 top Indian cuisine recipes. Varli top 20 Cookbook was released by honorable Ambassador Dnyaneshwar Mulay & Aarti Chabria. The proceeds from the cookbook, priced at only $3, will go to the Diya Foundation’s Save A Child campaign. “This event was a true representation of what the Varli brand stands for; showcasing the best in outdoor Indian cuisine while giving back to the community and raising funds for kids in need” says Varli Singh. The inaugural Varli Summer Tasting, in association with Mint Restaurant, gave foodies a chance to enjoy succulent Indian food and experience delicious outdoor grilling, tandoor, and BBQ. During the evening, Aarti Chabria and Chef Gary Sikka of Mint restaurant did a live cooking demo and crafted a delicious Lobster Masala dish. Another special food tasting was done by Varli Cook-Off 2012 contestants Reshma Bathija & Jyoti Singh. An additional highlight of the evening was the launch of Varli Club for Diya, an education initiative started by Varli Singh. Varli Singh, Gary Sikka, and Aarti Chabria also recognized many of Varli’s supporters throughout the years, honoring them with plaques and medals. A very special thanks was given to Vandana M Puri of DVN2 Entertainment for supporting the Save a Child campaign. The Varli mission has always been about increasing the awareness of Indian cuisine. This event was a true celebration of Indian food, along with raising funds for the Diya Foundation. To purchase a cookbook or for more information visit www.diyasaveachild.org. About Diya Foundation Diya Foundation for Children, a Varli initiative, is dedicated to providing education, medical care and nutrition to children in places where these basic needs are not being met. Across the globe, developing countries are struggling to address a variety of issues. Diya works with local partners on the ground like hospitals, kitchens, and schools to ensure all aid is being provided directly to the children. Through direct involvement and fundraising efforts, the Diya Foundation is our way of ensuring the next generation has the opportunity to fulfill their own...
“Shortcut Romeo” Press conference
May 26, 2013
Thank you to all the media members in attendance at today’s “Shortcut Romeo” movie press conference hosted by Varli Media, Molecule Communications & Pria Trehan Haider. The event was a great success and fun for all. And a special thank you to Vijay Rao, Hemant Mathur & Ram Dhandu for providing a perfect venue for the event at Tulsi restaurant. « ‹ of 7 ›...
Varli Food Festival a Big Hit with Kids
Apr 14, 2013
Morristown, NJ, April 14, 2013: The same great tastes, entertainment, and excitement that have made the Varli Food Festival such an acclaimed success over the past three years was showcased at the Hyatt in Morristown, NJ on Sunday, April 14th, 2013 with a brand new focus: teaching kids to eat right and cook Indian! This year’s event marked the first time kids were included as part of the festivities and with over 700 people in attendance, there was a little something for everyone. Kids were kept captivated by activities including coloring, dancing, and puzzles, while parents enjoyed an array of tasting booths with signature dishes from over 30 restaurants. The highlight of the event was the Junior Cook-off where five kids experienced their fifteen minutes of fame as sous-chefs to some of the industry’s culinary greats. It was true must-see theatre as the kids flawlessly assisted each world-renowned chef in creating a unique paneer-based dish. The final winners were decided by a panel of judges including food writers and celebrity chefs like Jehangir Mehta, owner of NYC restaurants, Graffiti and Mehtaphor. Participating Sous-Chefs were Diya Singh, Ishaan Jagiasi, Vrishank Khanna, Sonia Virmani and Naisha M.Puri. The event was a true first step in inspiring the next generation of culinary industry titans. Proceeds from the event will go to the Diya Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing food, education, and medical aid to children across the world. Learn more about the Diya Foundation and the Varli brand here: www.varlifoodfestival.com...
VarliWare Launch
Nov 15, 2012
VarliWare is the next evolution of the Varli brand in facilitating the expansion of Indian cuisine in the U.S. As an original designer and distributor of quality restaurant equipment and appliances, we strive to be the one-stop shop for all your kitchen needs. Our product line includes innovative forms of clay ovens, dosa grills, tawas, burner plates, copperware, rolling pins, sauce pans, cutlery, plates, and much more. Leveraging years of experience at the forefront of the Indian culinary world, each product has been specially designed for the specific needs of restaurants. VarliWare maintains the high standards of creativity, quality, and value that restaurants associate with the Varli brand. We will continue to build relationships by providing smart solutions to address the needs of our customers. Visit Varli Ware Website : www.varliware.com « ‹ of 3 ›...
Varli Culinary Awards 2012
Nov 15, 2012
The inaugural annual Varli Global Culinary Awards, a revolutionary concept honoring the best culinary talent pertinent to Indian cuisine, was held at the Altman Building in New York City. The black-tie event was hosted by master chef Sanjeev Kapoor and co-hosted by actor Manu Narayan and NYC chef Jehangir Mehta. The event included specialty cocktails and sample tastings from some of the premier restaurants in the tri-state area and was punctuated by an upbeat musical performance by rising pop star, Kiran Shergill. The evening concluded with the official launch of VarliWare, quality restaurant equipment and appliances. The culinary awards were conceptualized by Varli Singh, an entrepreneur seeking to universally promote Indian cuisine. “The awards are the culmination of years of meticulous planning and global travel connecting with the best culinary talent in Indian cuisine,” said Singh. The exclusive 500-person guest list included many Bollywood and Hollywood stars including Tamara Tunie of Law & Order: SVU, punjabi pop artist Biba Singh, Chandrachur Singh, Ami Sheth, Celebrity Chef Shazia Khan and many more. Other attendees included Saveur senior editor, Gabriella Gershenson and Ambassador Manjit Singh Puri. For complete coverage, visit Varli Culinary Awards 2012 Official Site...
Tête-à-tête with Vikas Khanna...
Apr 20, 2012
Celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna can now add to his list of impressive accomplishments the honor of receiving a Michelin Star for his work at Junoon Restaurant in New York City. Chef, restaurateur, food writer, filmmaker, humanitarian and the host of the TV Show MasterChef India, he is an entrepreneur with a vision. Hailing from Amritsar, India, Vikas took the inspiration derived from large family feasts and turned it into a brilliant career. He has received extremely impressive reviews from a wide variety of media sources, his gastronomic peers, as well as recognition from the ever important James Beard Foundation. 1) How has being honored with a Michelin Star effected your professional life? Receiving the Michelin Star was the greatest honor for our entire team at Junoon, who all worked extremely hard toward a common vision. Junoon has achieved a benchmark, and now the commitment is to do even better in the times to come. 2) What’s your next project? I am a person who believes in a vision of togetherness and what we decide as a team along with our mentor Rajesh Bhardwaj, will be the direction. In the meantime, I am working on our film series Holy Kitchens. I just had the honor of spending time with His Holiness Dalai Lama in Bodhgaya. His Holiness will be speaking in the film on Buddhism and the interconnectedness of food and spirituality. 3) You are a writer, television personality, filmmaker and humanitarian. Which one of these delivers the highest level of satisfaction and why? The highest level of satisfaction for me comes from the work that has over the years represented our country, cities and our family in the brightest light. I want my work as a whole – food, books, films and television to...
Varli Cook Off 2012
Apr 06, 2012
On April 6th, 2012, one day after the Varli Food Festival, Celebrity Chefs Jehangir Mehta and Maneet Chauhan will be hosting foodies, aspiring chefs and those who simply want to be standing ringside at the most exciting event in Long Island. Esteemed Chefs Kunal Kapur and Prasad Chirnomula, as well as restaurateur Rajesh Bhardwaj, will be joined by international media personality Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, to be the official judges of the Varli Cook Off. Join us as many will be competing for the title “Varli Star Chef.” For more information, visit www.VarliCookOff.com...
An Interview with Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor...
Apr 25, 2011
A chef extraordinaire that has brought the ar t of Indian cooking to the forefront of the international palette, Sanjeev Kapoor continues to forge ahead with new ideas and creative ventures. Already a household name in India as the host of the hit television show Khana Khazana, Sanjeev Kapoor is on a mission to give Indian cuisine a worldwide presence. He has consulted as a guest star on Western cooking shows and keynoted international food festivals. He has penned countless best-selling cookbooks and even created his own line of Indian condiments. Here, seated in the lounge of Junoon Restaurant, NYC, he talks to Varli about his upcoming cookbook, his rise to fame, and his favorite pastimes. As one of the most celebrated names in Indian cuisine today, how did you get your start? I started out by working in several different hotels and restaurants across the world. When I came back to India in 1992 as a young 28 year old, I was made Executive Chef at a fairly large and prominent hotel. Although the honor and experience was amazing, I eventually began to feel like I had reached my professional peak in some ways. In order to push myself beyond managing a group of hotels, I decided to pursue a Master’s in Marketing to broaden my skill set. Soon after that, I was approached by a TV cooking show that initially was only interested in having me participate for one episode with a panel of different chefs to be featured. Although I was just one of the chefs on this show, I was so excited by the opportunity that I began putting in more time and effort than any of the other participants – putting my heart and soul into the project helped me stand...