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Prerna Lisa spills the beans on her Valentine’s Day experiences
Mumbai: – Amazon miniTV, Amazon’s free video streaming service released a rom-com series, Badi Heroine Banti Hai. With a remarkable rating of 8.2 stars on IMDB, the series deftly depicts the essence of romance, drama, thrill, and mystery. It chronicles the journey of Kajal, a small-town girl who relocates to Mumbai to intern at Veer Singhania Designs, a prestigious fashion label run by Advait Singhania, in pursuit of her dreams. Kajal’s life takes an unexpected turn when Advait’s father, Veer Singhania, names her the heir to his company. This marks the beginning of a love-hate relationship between Kajal and Advait, two personalities so opposite that they are inevitably drawn to each other.
Talking about her rom-com series, Prerna Lisa, who essays the character of Kajal, spilled the beans on her Valentine’s Day experiences from her teenage days. She revealed, “Actually, I am not a person who celebrates Valentine’s Day. But it used to be fun back in school days. I used to get to know about all the patch-ups and breakups in that one week. I was not in a relationship then, but my friends and I used to really enjoy watching other people celebrate Valentine’s Day.”
Adding to this, Rajeev Siddhartha, who plays the heartthrob CEO Advait Singhania in the rom-com series spoke about his favourite rom-com series, he said, “I have seen countless rom-coms in my life. But the approach of Badi Heroine Banti Hai is a fresh take on the genre. As an actor, when I first read the script, I was taken by surprise over and over again. It’s one of those series where the audience won’t be able to predict what will happen next. Badi Heroine Banti Hai is definitely my favorite”.
Created by Gul Khan, Badi Heroine Banti Hai features Prerna Lisa, Rajeev Siddhartha, Nehal Chudasama, and Utkarsh Kohli in key roles. The series is now streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV for free, available on Amazon’s shopping app, on Fire TV, and on Play Store.
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ITC Sunfeast, Zepto host mango-themed experiential ‘Paglu Party’
Event blends Alphonso desserts, DIY sessions and interactive formats
MUMBAI: When mango season peaks, some savour it others go full ‘paglu’. ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations, in collaboration with Zepto, turned summer indulgence into an immersive brand experience with its ‘Mango Paglu Party’, a high-energy, mango-themed event designed to blur the line between dessert and discovery. Built around the brand’s ‘Mad Over Mangoes’ universe, the space leaned into a sensory overload bright, playful and unapologetically mango-drenched. From curated installations to social-first corners, every element was designed to be as shareable as it was experiential.
At the centre of the celebration was the fruit itself, elevated into a menu crafted using fresh, carbide-free Alphonso mangoes sourced by Zepto. The spread ranged from a flaky Mango Pista Kouign Aman to Mango Coconut Serradura Pudding and a Mango Mascarpone Cake, balancing indulgence with seasonal freshness.
But this was not a passive tasting affair. Guests were drawn into the experience through interactive formats, including a DIY dessert session led by the brand’s chef, where attendees created classics like Mango Tres Leches. Zepto chief business officer Chandan Mehndiratta also joined the session, adding a touch of brand personality to the proceedings.
A quirky highlight came in the form of the ‘Aam Paglu Prescription’, a playful, doctor-themed concept that positioned mango indulgence as the only “treatment” worth taking, turning a simple insight into a memorable activation.
The event built up to a theatrical finale, with the crowning of the ‘Aam Paglu of the Day’ followed by the cutting of an oversized mango-shaped Mango Mascarpone Cake, closing the experience on a high note.
More than just a seasonal showcase, the Mango Paglu Party reflects a broader shift in brand storytelling, where products are no longer just consumed, but experienced. For ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations and Zepto, mango season was not just about flavour, it was about creating a moment that audiences could step into, engage with and, quite literally, devour.
