It's that time of the year to ring in next 12 months of sheer glamour, fashion and beauty with the launch of The Kingfisher Calendar 2011!
In its 9th Edition, The Kingfisher Calendar 2011 was unveiled amidst much fanfare on Dec 18th over a plush brunch hosted by Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman, UB Group at his Mumbai residence, 'Niladri'.
The guest of honour at this year's 'The Kingfisher Calendar 2011' launch party was none other than the epitome of style, Salman 'Dabangg' Khan.
The afternoon saw some of the most stylish and gorgeous people of Mumbai revelling in the winter sun, sipping on wine and mouth watering cocktails raising a toast to the year-on-year success of the iconic Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar.
Seen enjoying Anoushka Manchanda's Live act were Siddhartha Mallya,Deepika Padukone,Rahul Khanna, Zayed Khan, Raveen Tandon and Anil Thandani,Gautaum Singhania,Sharmilla Khanna, Sameera Reddy.
True to its tradition of presenting some of the hottest faces from across the globe, this year's calendar too was no exception. Featuring six stunning models: Lisa Haydon, Fiona Thomas, Charlotte Lohmann, Liza Golden and Anjali Lavania with the sixth beauty being the winner of 'The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2011- Angela Johnson, aired on NDTV Good Times, the Kingfisher Calendar 2011 is sure to scorch the walls for the next 12 months.
Styled by Nupur Mehta Puri with make up by Kapil Bhalla and hair styling by Daniel Bauer, the 9th edition of the Kingfisher Calendar has been visualised and shot by none other than ace photographer Atul Kasbekar.
Shot in the exotic locales of Le-Touessork in Mauritius, 'The Kingfisher Calendar 2011' will leave you utterly enchanted. An oasis of peace and tranquility, Mauritius's picturesque landscape offered an ideal setting for fashion photographer Atul Kasbekar marking the return of The Kingfisher Calendar shoot to the location after the maiden shoot in 2003.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman, The UB Group, said: "I am delighted to present the 2011 edition of the Kingfisher swimsuit calendar. Over the years, the Kingfisher swimsuit calendar has come to be regarded as the epitome of style and a launch pad for India's supermodels. I am sure this year too the calendar will be a much coveted possession."
Commenting on the Kingfisher Calendar 2011, Atul Kasbekar, said "Soaring high each year, this year the calendar was shot in the exotic locales of Mauritius with 6 talented and beautiful women. I have tried to do justice in capturing the celestial beauty of Mauritius and juxtaposed them with the rawness and the inherent charm exuded by the girls to create 12 months of breath taking beauty, glamour and visual appeal".
Elaborating further on Mauritius Tourism Association with the Kingfisher Calendar shoot, Dr. Karl Mootoosamy, Director Tourism board highlighted, "The picturesque landscape and the vibrant hues of Mauritius inspires creativity. It is this synergy that has prompted the Kingfisher calendar to be re-associated with the destination. Mauritius tourism together with hospitality partner Le-Touessrok was indeed delighted to host the Kingfisher team and we wish them all success for the kingfisher calendar 2011 unveilin".
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