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<a href="http://Disney India brought Beauty and the Beast, our favourite classic and the longest running Broadway musical first to Mumbai, where it received a thundering reception with sold out shows and followed it up with ten shows in Delhi. From December 19 to December 27, the capital will witness the musical adaptation of Beauty and the Beast that promises to be an experience like no other, with 3D sets, swiveling chairs to give a 360 degree immersive experience and a talented cast that will leave one spellbound. While audiences are flocking Thyagaraj Stadium to catch a glimpse of this unique live entertainment modified to taste the Indian sensibilities, Business Insider caught up with Siddharth Roy Kapur, Managing Director of Disney India and Producer of Beauty and the Beast to give us an insight into the work that goes behind the scenes of such a large scale production. What was the initial idea behind bringing Beauty and the Beast to India? At Disney India, we were looking for an opportunity to create a unique Disney live entertainment experience for families. Our research showed us that urban upper middle-class Indian audiences today are very well travelled and have in fact experienced shows of this nature at some point internationally. Families in India have limited options for magical entertainment and leisure experiences together – watching a movie, shopping in a mall and eating at a restaurant comprises the sum and substance of what is on offer. They have the inclination to explore newer experiences and the ability to spend on them too, but these experiences have not been available to them. We intended to fill that void. You can call this an experiment from the perspective that we were testing the waters, as something of this size and scale hasn’t been done in India before, but based on our understanding of the market we really did believe that Live Entertainment can help fill the void of entertainment options for families in the country. Why Beauty and Beast and not any other Disney classic? We decided to go ahead with Beauty and the Beast as our first Broadway-style musical in India for multiple reasons. Beauty and the Beast has been our first show for entry into Live Entertainment in most markets. In the US we made our Broadway debut with this show and subsequently in over 28 countries too, so it’s like a good luck charm for us now. However more importantly it is a simple and beautiful love story with the core themes of love and redemption, which resonate well across all cultures. The success of the film, the popular songs and characters and the familiarity of the story amongst Indian audiences also played a crucial role in making this our first choice. The musical production received an overwhelming response in Mumbai. What do you think clicked? I think it was a mix of multiple elements that worked for us. Firstly, people were amazed with the scale and uniqueness we had put together in the show as they had really not seen something like this before. The show had many firsts to its credit. On an average a musical show on Broadway or the West End has not more than 30-40 artists on stage, here we have more than 100 local performers, making it the biggest production of Beauty and the Beast globally. Even in the way we envisaged the seating with swivel chairs for the audience to enjoy a 360 degree view of the show as the action plays out around them, created a very immersive experience. To bring alive the story, we used advanced technology through luminous stage and sets, which further enhanced the grandeur of the show. This is certainly the biggest production in musical theatre that the country has witnessed and the response from the Mumbai run, with every show sold out, and now the initial positive uptake from Delhi is quite overwhelming. What would you say was one of the biggest challenge on this journey? Finding the perfect venue was a hurdle initially, given the scale at which we had envisioned the set-up of the musical; but our venues – Dome@NSCI, SVP Worli in Mumbai and Thyagraj Sports Complex in Delhi, both mini arenas, gave us the sort of freedom to be able to experiment with the format, which has never been done before anywhere in the world. What was a challenge finally turned out to be a great opportunity and our vision paid off. Do you think live entertainment should play a larger role in India? Our research clearly shows that the Indian audience is ready for large-scale family entertainment in the country. Also music is such an inherent part of our culture that it almost seems like a no brainer that musical theatre will be a huge hit in India. So I believe that live entertainment could play a larger role in the Indian context. There are no challenges as such, but if I had to pinpoint any it would be lack of venues in the country to house a show of scale. Talking of challenges, what were the few challenges you faced while working on ensuring the musical production suits Indian sensibilities? Our idea since day one was to create a unique experience for Indian families, so instead of going for a traveling show we were clear that we wanted to make a completely local production. We have since them embarked on an interesting journey of firstly putting together the creative team which would bring this show to life and then went on to put together the best on stage talent for the show. There was a thorough audition process held across 5 cities in India where there were over 1,000 physical auditions held from a total of 8000 entries received. As we don’t have existing trained talent for musicals in the country we really picked raw talent and have invested in honing their skills in the past few months. Dance and vocal training has been part of their daily routine in preparation for the show. The venues as I earlier mentioned was a challenge which eventually has worked really well. Why not a Hindi Beauty and the Beast, considering you’re aiming at an audience that lives and breathes Hindi movies? Beauty and the Beast is a classic and we wanted to present it to the Indian audiences in its original language. Also English is the first or second language for millions in our country, unlike many other countries. The 1000 physical auditions for Beauty and the Beast have thrown up so many new talents. What do you have to say on that? When we started with our auditions even we had not expected such a positive response as we were looking at very specific talent that could sing, dance and act. Considering there is practically a non-existent ecosystem for such talent, we were amazed with the talent we came across. India certainly has a great pool of talent and it is up to companies like ours to nurture and hone their skills. What can we expect next from Disney India? We are absolutely delighted with the response from the audiences in both Mumbai and Delhi. We would definitely love to bring them more such experiences">Disney</a> India brought <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=beauty+and+the+beast">Beauty and the Beast</a>, our favourite classic and the longest running <keyword id="38332" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Broadway-musical">Broadway musical</keyword> first to <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=mumbai">Mumbai</a>, where it received a thundering reception with sold out shows and followed it up with ten shows in Delhi. 
 From December 19 to December 27, the capital will witness the musical adaptation of <keyword id="407573" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="80" keywordseo="Beauty-and-the-Beast">Beauty and the Beast</keyword> that promises to be an experience like no other, with 3D sets, swiveling chairs to give a 360 degree immersive experience and a talented cast that will leave one spellbound. 
 While audiences are flocking Thyagaraj Stadium to catch a glimpse of this unique <keyword id="1363323" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="live-entertainment">live entertainment</keyword> modified to taste the Indian sensibilities, Business Insider caught up with <keyword id="105230" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Siddharth-Roy-Kapur">Siddharth Roy Kapur</keyword>, Managing Director of <keyword id="149162" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Disney-India">Disney India</keyword> and Producer of Beauty and the Beast to give us an insight into the work that goes behind the scenes of such a large scale production. 
 
 
 What was the initial idea behind bringing Beauty and the Beast to India? 
 
At Disney India, we were looking for an opportunity to create a unique Disney live entertainment experience for families. Our research showed us that urban upper middle-class Indian audiences today are very well travelled and have in fact experienced shows of this nature at some point internationally. Families in India have limited options for magical entertainment and leisure experiences together – watching a movie, shopping in a mall and eating at a restaurant comprises the sum and substance of what is on offer. They have the inclination to explore newer experiences and the ability to spend on them too, but these experiences have not been available to them. We intended to fill that void. You can call this an experiment from the perspective that we were testing the waters, as something of this size and scale hasn’t been done in India before, but based on our understanding of the market we really did believe that Live Entertainment can help fill the void of entertainment options for families in the country. 
 
Why Beauty and Beast and not any other Disney classic? 
 
We decided to go ahead with Beauty and the Beast as our first Broadway-style musical in India for multiple reasons. Beauty and the Beast has been our first show for entry into Live Entertainment in most markets. In the US we made our Broadway debut with this show and subsequently in over 28 countries too, so it’s like a good luck charm for us now. However more importantly it is a simple and beautiful love story with the core themes of love and redemption, which resonate well across all cultures. The success of the film, the popular songs and characters and the familiarity of the story amongst Indian audiences also played a crucial role in making this our first choice. 
 
The musical production received an overwhelming response in Mumbai. What do you think clicked? 
 
I think it was a mix of multiple elements that worked for us. Firstly, people were amazed with the scale and uniqueness we had put together in the show as they had really not seen something like this before. The show had many firsts to its credit. On an average a musical show on Broadway or the West End has not more than 30-40 artists on stage, here we have more than 100 local performers, making it the biggest production of Beauty and the Beast globally. Even in the way we envisaged the seating with swivel chairs for the audience to enjoy a 360 degree view of the show as the action plays out around them, created a very immersive experience. To bring alive the story, we used advanced technology through luminous stage and sets, which further enhanced the grandeur of the show. This is certainly the biggest production in musical theatre that the country has witnessed and the response from the Mumbai run, with every show sold out, and now the initial positive uptake from Delhi is quite overwhelming. 
 
 What would you say was one of the biggest challenge on this journey? 
 
Finding the perfect venue was a hurdle initially, given the scale at which we had envisioned the set-up of the musical; but our venues – Dome@NSCI, SVP Worli in Mumbai and Thyagraj Sports Complex in Delhi, both mini arenas, gave us the sort of freedom to be able to experiment with the format, which has never been done before anywhere in the world. What was a challenge finally turned out to be a great opportunity and our vision paid off. 
 
Do you think live entertainment should play a larger role in India? 
 
Our research clearly shows that the Indian audience is ready for large-scale family entertainment in the country. Also music is such an inherent part of our culture that it almost seems like a no brainer that musical theatre will be a huge hit in India. So I believe that live entertainment could play a larger role in the Indian context. There are no challenges as such, but if I had to pinpoint any it would be lack of venues in the country to house a show of scale. 
 
 
 
Talking of challenges, what were the few challenges you faced while working on ensuring the musical production suits Indian sensibilities? 
 
Our idea since day one was to create a unique experience for Indian families, so instead of going for a traveling show we were clear that we wanted to make a completely local production. We have since them embarked on an interesting journey of firstly putting together the creative team which would bring this show to life and then went on to put together the best on stage talent for the show. There was a thorough audition process held across 5 cities in India where there were over 1,000 physical auditions held from a total of 8000 entries received. As we don’t have existing trained talent for musicals in the country we really picked raw talent and have invested in honing their skills in the past few months. Dance and vocal training has been part of their daily routine in preparation for the show. The venues as I earlier mentioned was a challenge which eventually has worked really well. 
 
Why not a Hindi Beauty and the Beast, considering you’re aiming at an audience that lives and breathes Hindi movies? 
 
Beauty and the Beast is a classic and we wanted to present it to the Indian audiences in its original language. Also English is the first or second language for millions in our country, unlike many other countries. 
 
The 1000 physical auditions for Beauty and the Beast have thrown up so many new talents. What do you have to say on that? 
 
When we started with our auditions even we had not expected such a positive response as we were looking at very specific talent that could sing, dance and act. Considering there is practically a non-existent ecosystem for such talent, we were amazed with the talent we came across. India certainly has a great pool of talent and it is up to companies like ours to nurture and hone their skills. 
 
What can we expect next from Disney India? 
 
We are absolutely delighted with the response from the audiences in both Mumbai and Delhi. We would definitely love to bring them more such experiences 
 
 
 
Image credit: Hindustan Times/ Beauty and the Beast India

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 The events industry has just found its footing in the country. But it is growing fast with more global artistes making their way to the country every year. According to <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/events-industry-to-cross-rs-10000-crore-by-fy21-report/articleshow/60454703.cms?from=mdr">reports</a>, the Indian events industry is expected to cross ₹100 billions by 2021. At a Bigger Scale The scale of these events is growing with each passing year. More and more international stars and DJs are signing up to come to India. And these massive events require an integrated company to co-ordinate management. Nine years back, The Production Crew started off as a specialised manpower support to event companies. As they started picking up projects, they spotted a big opportunity. “There was a big scope in the industry where the event manager and the production world weren’t working on the same line. We were all production directors and we decided to bring production specialization to events, bring the creative thought process of an artiste to life,” said Vikas. Today, the Production Crew has presence across cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa. The coming of tech The Indian events industry, especially in the music scene still has a long way to go. “India is more manpower driven, it should be less on manpower and more on technology. We are trying to bring tech into the industry,” said Shetty. Be it the uber-popular Sunburn or the vh1 Supersonic with DJs like Marshmello performance or Disney musicals like Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast or the 112-feet Adiyogi statue unveiling with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the company managed it all– from permissions for venues, to understanding stability of the structure, everything. Starry demands “Meeting the expectations of international stars is a huge task. They have experiences with different and more advanced technological products. Here in India, we have to bring multiple partners into the game to deliver a product like that,” said Vikas. On the top of craziest requests is still Justin Bieber’s demand for a jacuzzi on the third floor in his green room! So, are there any challenges of being in this industry? “Lack of sleep,” said Shetty with a smile. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/youtube-music-crosses-3-million-users-within-a-week-of-its-launch/articleshow/68798207.cms">YouTube Music crosses 3 million users within a week of its launch in India</a>

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The word “Vintage’’ denotes to something of great value from the past, something that best represents its kind, and motor-heads are very well aware of the exciting piece of history they own in the form of a vintage car. 
 
A real vintage car is not a run-of-the-mill purchase; it is treasured machine that embodies a lifestyle that calls for regular investments for its upkeep. Therefore, just like any other beloved piece of antique, your vintage car also needs to be preserved, not only with its beauty but also with its functionality. 
 
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Keep it garbed and sheltered: To begin with, direct sunlight causes excessive heat and can impact negatively on various aspects of the vehicle. Likewise, when not garbed properly, the wind can blow foreign object into the car that could not only contaminate the car from inside but also leave scratch marks and dents. Prolonged exposure to water evokes development of rust. This rust has the capacity to eat your car away, which could lead to hunting for various scarce spare parts for your car. 
 
Get it professionally checked on a regular basis: Owning a vintage car and its maintenance could be a hobby in itself. While performing regular chores for its upkeep by you is a good practice, getting it checked by professional mechanics at regular intervals is even better. It is easy to overlook simple repairs and adjustments, which could later result in more critical problems. 
 
Pump the Breaks: Pulling up to a red light with a beautiful car and loud engine will get people asking questions and swooning but once the breaks squeal, it may receive more laughs. That's why it's important to maintain the breaks and pump them whenever possible to keep them as smooth as possible. 
 
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Deep cleaning for good maintenance: Cleaning your priced possession from every nook and cranny at regular intervals, keeps damages caused by dirt buildup at bay. Damages such as rusted parts, chipping paint and poor performance could dim the shine of the antiquity. However, while cleaning please ensure to rinse and dry the car to remove any residual soap. You might also want to consider adding a coat of wax for protection and to keep it classy. 
 
Protect the Interior: When riding around town, showing off the interior to friends, and passengers is just as important. That's why protecting the leather and vinyl from sun damage and stains becomes vital with Simple leather creams, vinyl cleaners, and UV blockers. 
 
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Take it out for a drive often: While a lot of vintage car owners might be inclined towards safeguarding and protecting their cars, keeping it completely locked up in the garage does no good to your car. Apart from the thrill of showing your car off on the roads, taking it out on a drive keeps it up and running. Not driving a car for prolonged period of time increases the risks of corrosion and rust and prevents it from staying in a running condition. Additionally, driving it around in your neighborhood also keeps you in the know of potential problems the car might be faced with.

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However, the new SLC’s V6 has a lot to boast of - better fuel economy, better drivability and a way stronger mid-range. You’re not going to drive it above 100kmph all the time, will you? 
 
Up front, the SLC gets a steeply raked radiator grille. There's an unmistakable resemblance to the A-Class. The sweptback headlamps feature a dual-beam setup and the LED DRLs give the SLC a sporty and aggressive look. You can’t not notice the new bumper which houses the chrome-tipped dual exhausts. 
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