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ISTORIA 2014

09-March-2014

Action, romance, comedy, drama! this year Istoria narrated a new story, a story that is embedded in each of our hearts. Is saal Mogambo hoga khush, Basanti nachegias Istoria takes the extravagant route- the course of BOLLYWOOD.

ISTORIA 2014 – BAND BAAJA BOLLYWOOD celebrated the spirit of Hindi Cinema; on 9th MARCH 2014 the event was organized in the ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE QUADRANGLE. The Chief Guest was the National Film Award director Mr. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

This entertainment night formed a networking platform for existing and upcoming media professionals.

Istoria 2014 gave back to society by helping the children of the Hamara Foundation, they also felicitate a very talented visually challenged street musician named Anand.

Highlights of the Event

·Birla Sun Life Insurance presented a debate on Jobs vs Passion

The panelists for the debate were:-

- Mr. Dhruv Gupta, Vice President AISEC India

- Mr. Ashutosh Pathak, Co-Founder Blue Frog and Founder True School of Music

- Mr. Josy Paul, Chairman BBDO India

- Mr. Srikanth Srinivas, Vice President of Public Affairs, Adfactors PR

- Mr. Jehan Manekshaw, Founder Theatre Professionals

Some highlights of the Entertainment Night were:-

·An opening act by the kids of the Hamara Foundation

·A magical flute symphony by Anand

·Walk of Fame – A Bollywood inspired Fashion Show

·Sole to Soul Dance Troupe

·Performance by Stand Up Comedian, Amogh from Weirdass – The Vir Das Comedy Company

·Alternative Rock band Rudraxsha performed Live at Istoria