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Priyanka Chopra Jonas to Present €200,000 Karl Lagerfeld Prize at LVMH Fashion Event

Swati Bhat
2 min read

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to add another high-profile fashion moment to her growing international presence. The global star will present the prestigious Karl Lagerfeld Prize at this year’s LVMH Prize ceremony in Paris, joining Hollywood actor Jennifer Lawrence and Thai actress Urassaya ‘Yaya’ Sperbund in the presenter line-up.

Swati Bhat

Priyanka Chopra Jonas to present Karl Lagerfeld Prize at LVMH Prize ceremony in Paris

The ceremony will take place at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, bringing together some of the most influential names from the international fashion industry to celebrate emerging creative talent. Priyanka and Jennifer, both associated with Dior, will be joined by Yaya Sperbund, a Louis Vuitton ambassador.

The LVMH Prize remains one of the fashion world’s important platforms for recognising the next generation of designers. This year, nine finalists are competing across the competition, with three awards set to be presented during the ceremony.

Priyanka will present the Karl Lagerfeld Prize, which carries a €200,000 grant alongside a year of mentorship designed to support the winning designer across areas including sustainability, communication, marketing, manufacturing and financial management. Jennifer Lawrence will present the €400,000 Grand Prize, while Yaya Sperbund will present the Savoir Faire Prize.

The presenter role further reflects Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s expanding influence within global fashion and luxury. As a Dior ambassador, she has become a familiar presence at major international fashion events, particularly in Paris, where her appearances regularly attract attention across entertainment and fashion circles.

The finalists this year include Julie Kegels, Petra Fagerström, De Pino, Ponte, The Vxlley, Institution, Lii, Colleen Allen and Yoshita 1967. The winners will be chosen by a jury comprising prominent figures from the global fashion industry, including Celine’s Michael Rider, Loewe’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, Pucci’s Camille Miceli, and Louis Vuitton and LVMH Fashion Group chairman and CEO Pietro Beccari.

With Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jennifer Lawrence and Yaya Sperbund taking on presenting duties, the Paris ceremony brings together Hollywood, international entertainment and luxury fashion in a single spotlight while keeping the focus firmly on the designers shaping fashion’s next chapter.


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Vidhatri Bandi Recalls Performing for Jennifer Aniston at UCLA, Calls It a Defining Moment in Her Acting Journey

Swati Bhat
2 min read

Vidhatri Bandi has opened up about a deeply personal milestone in her acting journey; performing a scene for Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston during a masterclass at UCLA.

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Vidhatri Bandi Recalls Performing for Jennifer Aniston at UCLA, Calls It a Defining Moment in Her Acting Journey

For the actor, the experience transcended merely performing before a renowned star. It served as a moment of reassurance during a period when she was still questioning her place in the acting profession.

Jennifer Aniston, globally recognized for her role as Rachel Green in the iconic sitcom FRIENDS, was invited as a special guest for a masterclass. Among 45 students attending, Vidhatri was chosen by her professors Andrea Bandewald and Nikki Deloach to perform a scene for Aniston. Notably, she was the youngest and the only Indian student in her cohort to receive this opportunity.

Reflecting on the experience, Vidhatri recalls the heightened pressure upon realizing she would be the first to perform.

“I remember the overwhelming feeling of having to go first. There is a unique pressure when you are the one setting the tone, entering a room full of people and being the first to take that step,” she recalls.

The moment became surreal when she looked up and saw Aniston in the room an actor she had admired on screen for years.

“Someone I had grown up watching was now watching me. For a few seconds, it seemed almost impossible to comprehend. But I took a breath, reminded myself of my purpose, and began. Once I said my first line, everything else faded away. It was surreal,” Vidhatri shares.

The experience was further enriched when Aniston provided feedback, praised her performance, and embraced her afterward.

For Vidhatri, however, the true significance of the moment lay in its personal impact. Just four months prior, she had been grappling with doubts about her future as an actor questioning her talent, her potential success in the industry, and her capabilities.

“Like many actors, I was burdened with numerous insecurities and unanswered questions. Then, four months later, I found myself in Los Angeles, at UCLA, selected from 45 students to perform a scene for Jennifer Aniston,” she says.

This contrast lent the moment a profound meaning. Rather than just being a memorable celebrity encounter, it answered many of the questions Vidhatri had been pondering.

“Sometimes life provides an answer before you even realize you were seeking one,” she reflects.

According to Vidhatri, no award or external validation could have replaced what that experience offered: the confidence to believe she belonged in the field she had chosen and the courage to continue pursuing acting.

In many ways, performing for Jennifer Aniston shifted the question Vidhatri was asking herself. Instead of wondering, Could I do this?, she left with the belief that she could.




Christopher Nolan Creates History in Mumbai: The Odyssey Makes India the Center of Its Global Premiere Tour

Swati Bhat
2 min read

Updated: Jul 17

India has officially etched its name into Hollywood history as Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan chose Mumbai for the country's first-ever premiere of one of his films.

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As part of the worldwide promotional campaign for The Odyssey, Nolan arrived in India alongside Academy Award winner Matt Damon, BAFTA-winning actor Tom Holland, and Oscar-winning producer Emma Thomas, turning Mumbai into the epicenter of global cinema.

The landmark event signals India's growing influence in the international theatrical business. For the first time ever, Mumbai was included as an official destination on Nolan's global promotional tour, highlighting the country's passionate movie-going audience and its importance to Hollywood studios.

Mr. Christopher Nolan feels and states, "I've visited Mumbai before, but this marks the first time I've had the opportunity to premiere one of my films here, making this visit especially meaningful."

The celebrations began with an exclusive fan screening at PVR ICON IMAX, Phoenix Palladium in Mumbai. In what became one of the most memorable moments of the campaign, Nolan, Damon, Holland, and Emma Thomas made a surprise appearance before the audience. Remarkably, this was the only fan screening worldwide during The Odyssey's promotional tour where the filmmakers and cast personally interacted with movie lovers, making the occasion truly exclusive for Indian fans.

Earlier in the day, the celebrated team addressed members of the media, discussing the ambitious vision behind The Odyssey, its innovative production techniques, and why India was selected as a key destination in the film's global journey.

Adding another milestone to cinematic history, The Odyssey becomes the first feature film ever shot entirely using IMAX film cameras, promising audiences an immersive visual experience unlike anything seen before. The mythological action epic is based on Homer's timeless masterpiece, reimagined through Christopher Nolan's signature storytelling style.

The evening concluded with a glamorous red-carpet premiere attended by leading personalities from the Indian film industry, further strengthening the bridge between Hollywood and Indian cinema.

The film features an extraordinary ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan and produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan under their banner Syncopy, the film will be released by Universal Pictures in theatres across India on July 17.

Speaking about the historic occasion, Denzil Dias, Vice President and Managing Director of Universal Pictures India, said that Christopher Nolan's films have always shared a special bond with Indian audiences. He added that bringing The Odyssey to Mumbai as part of its global tour reflects the studio's commitment to delivering world-class theatrical experiences while recognizing India as one of its most significant markets.

With one of Hollywood's biggest filmmakers making his India premiere and the country's fans receiving an exclusive experience unavailable anywhere else in the world, The Odyssey has already become much more than a film release, it stands as a defining moment in India's growing stature on the global entertainment map. As the film arrives in theatres on July 17, expectations are soaring for what could become one of the biggest cinematic events of the year.


Atul Ruia - Chairman at The Phoenix Mills Limited







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