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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
28 permits, Rs 55 lakh: All it took a couple to shut down Wall Street for wedding baraat
In a display of big fat Indian wedding grandeur, Varun Navani and Amanda Soll reportedly spent up to Rs 55 lakh to shut down Wall Street for their extravagant baraat, giving Lower Manhattan a taste of vibrant desi celebration. According to city records accessed by the New York Post, the couple filed 28 permits and paid between Rs 21 lakh and Rs 56 lakh ($25,000–$66,000) per location to make their dream baraat a reality. A viral video shared by DJ AJ, who performed at the event, shows hundreds dancing to dhol beats and music amid Manhattan's iconic skyline. 'We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person baraat—who would've ever thought? Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic,' the DJ captioned the clip, which has garnered over 2 million views. WATCH HERE: A post shared by DJ AJ (@djajmumbai) Another video on Instagram posted by Saloni Mehta, one of the guests at the big fat wedding, wrote, 'Shutting down Wall Street for Baraat, still wrapping my head around it! This wasn't just a celebration, it was history in the making. One of the craziest, most surreal moments of my life and that they are officially married.' A post shared by Saloni Mehta | YourStyleWarder (@yourstylewarder) The couple, based in Boston, kicked off their wedding festivities on May 23 at the Conrad hotel, followed by a Sangeet at The Glasshouse. Navani, CEO of AI platform Rolai, wore a regal sherwani layered with pearl necklaces, while Soll, director of legal compliance at MasterCard, stunned in a deep red Sabyasachi lehenga. The celebrations continued on May 24 with a brunch and reception, and concluded on May 25 with a Jewish wedding ceremony at Cipriani, followed by an after-party at Slate. Over the years, big fat Indian weddings have become a cultural spectacle.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Wall Street turned into a dance floor for this unbelievable Indian wedding. Who are the bride and groom?
Varun Navani, CEO of AI platform Rolai and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, married Amanda Soll, a legal compliance director at Mastercard, in a lavish multi-day wedding in New York City. Their celebration included a traditional Indian baraat that temporarily shut down Wall Street, drawing crowds and going viral online. The Boston-based couple hosted events across several venues, including Cipriani Wall Street and The Glasshouse, blending Indian and Jewish wedding traditions. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Meet the Couple: Accomplished Professionals from Boston Luxury and Tradition Combine Across Multiple Events Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Major Permits and Costs for a Major Celebration A grand Indian wedding took over Manhattan's Financial District last weekend, as the traditional baraat—a jubilant wedding procession—brought a full stop to the usually fast-paced Wall Street. The couple behind the widely circulated social media spectacle was identified as Varun Navani and Amanda Soll, both accomplished professionals based in gathered in the hundreds, dressed in glittering traditional attire, while music from a live DJ set the tone for an unforgettable celebration. The groom's arrival was marked by dancing, music, and vibrant decor, with videos showing onlookers visibly stunned by the transformation of Wall Street into a scene of celebration and Navani, originally from Gujarat, India, is the founder and CEO of Rolai, an enterprise artificial intelligence platform designed to help users master data analytics and machine learning. According to his professional background, Navani was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Boston list in 2023 for his work in education and AI bride, Amanda Soll, works as the director of legal compliance and risk management at Mastercard. According to their LinkedIn profiles and confirmed through their wedding page on The Knot, the couple resides in Boston and chose New York City to host their multi-day wedding wedding kicked off on May 23 and stretched over four days, beginning with breakfast and afternoon tea at the Conrad Hotel. That evening, a sangeet—a music and dance celebration—was held at The headline event took place Saturday, when the baraat commenced at 3:30 p.m., followed by a grand reception at Cipriani Wall Street. For this traditional Indian wedding procession, Navani wore an ivory sherwani adorned with layered pearl necklaces. He arrived in a vintage white car, surrounded by friends and family dancing along the historic street. Soll wore a ruby red lehenga by famed Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, paired with gold jewelry and soft glam Wall Street, the reception venue, hosted guests from 5:30 p.m. until 2 a.m., continuing the celebratory mood into the early hours. The party resumed on Sunday with a Jewish wedding ceremony at the same location and an after-party at Slate, which lasted until 4 a.m. The events concluded Monday with a farewell brunch and wedding did more than just draw attention; it also demanded substantial planning and resources. The couple filed a total of 28 permits with the city, with each area closure in the Financial District estimated to cost between $25,000 and $66,000. According to city classifications, the baraat was labeled as an 'extra-large' event due to its size and logistical requirements, which included full block closures and NYPD speculation online about their wealth, the couple are not celebrities or billionaires—but their credentials and professional standing reflect the success that allowed for such a and Soll's wedding served as both a celebration of love and a cultural display that captivated locals and social media alike. With their blend of Indian and Jewish traditions, high-end fashion, and a major metropolitan backdrop, the couple created an unforgettable moment that briefly turned Wall Street into a place of joy, color, and cultural pride.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ron Howard Reveals Whether He ‘Clicked Immediately' with 'Happy Days' Costar Henry Winkler (Exclusive)
Ron Howard has opened up about enduring friendship with his Happy Days costar Henry Winkler "We clicked immediately," Howard said of connecting with his old pal while speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the WSJ Future of Everything event on Wednesday, May 28 The pair have stayed friends over the decades, with Winkler even serving as godfather to Howard's daughter, actress Bryce Dallas HowardRon Howard and his Happy Days costar Henry Winkler were destined to become friends from the start. The 71-year-old actor and director shared that the great chemistry between him and Winkler — who played Richie and Fonzie, respectively, on the classic sitcom — translated onscreen as well as off. 'We clicked. 'We — Henry Winkler and I — clicked immediately, on a kind of professional level, but I also looked up to him,' Howard tells PEOPLE at the WSJ Future of Everything event on Wednesday, May 28 at The Glasshouse in New York City. He said one of the things that initially intrigued him about The Waterboy star, 79, was how he was so unlike the rest of the people in Hollywood that Howard had met at the time. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Henry's a few years older than I am. Yale educated, and he looked at acting in a way that was — it wasn't Hollywood,' Howard shares. 'It was a little more intellectual. It was theater based, and that was new to me. But more than anything, we just got along beautifully and worked well together.' That mutual bond deepened over the years, leading to a decades-long friendship that stood the test of time and even produced classic films like 1982's Night Shift — which Howard said Winkler helped to get 'greenlit.' is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! 'When he agreed to do Night Shift, which was the first film Brian [Grazer] and I made together, it helped get the movie greenlit when Henry committed to be in the film, and so he did us both a huge solid when he committed to that movie,' he says. Howard told PEOPLE earlier this month that because of Winkler's support in Night Shift, his friend 'played a hand in helping my dream ultimately come true, which was to be a studio, Hollywood, feature director.' He would go on to direct movies like A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13 and The Da Vinci Code. Winkler was a willing participant, as he shared at the Steel City Con in Pittsburgh in April that Howard once asked him if he thought he 'could do' directing and he responded saying, ''Ron, knowing you, if you were a brain surgeon, even if I didn't need to, I would be a patient.' And he went on." The pair grew so close that the Rush director even made Winkler the godfather to his actress daughter Bryce Dallas Howard, 44. The Help star has also referred to Winkler in the past as someone who is 'like a father to me.' Winkler has equally praised his old friend over the years, previously saying of the Eden director, "You would never know that Ron was a star. He was another member of this wonderful unit." Read the original article on People
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Andy Murray's Cromlix wins big at 'hotel Oscars'
Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It is a beautiful sunny evening when we visit Cromlix, the five-star luxury hotel in Dunblane that is owned by Andy and Kim Murray. Before dinner in The Glasshouse, we have a refreshing gin cocktail in the garden. It's the kind of evening where a location - and grounds - such as this come into its own. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The colourful array of potted tulips, bobbing in the breeze as the sun sets, showcases more than just decoration. They are part of a wider sustainability drive to use only home-grown flowers in the hotel. Head gardener Kathy Beckett is also working closely on the kitchen garden with new executive head chef James Mearing, who moved to Scotland from his role as executive chef at the three AA Rosette Summer Lodge Country House Hotel and Restaurant in Evershot, Dorset. Cromlix exterior | Contributed These culinary and horticultural changes are the seasoning to another huge change that is coming to Cromlix. The team submitted plans in October last year for a new restaurant and kitchen and three new bedrooms, with the proposal now approved. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This means that a new 80-cover restaurant will replace the hotel's existing dining space, The Glasshouse, and will be an extension to the existing footprint of the Victorian mansion, sitting in a new location overlooking the hotel's extensive back lawn. The Glasshouse will remain a dining space, but will be used mainly for afternoon teas and private events. A new fine dining restaurant space is also in the pipeline where the garden room private dining space is. General manager Barry Makin explained this new space, saying: 'There will be 16 covers and we can really push the boat out and let the chef loose, if you like, with his artistic culinary skills.' Cromlix Afternoon Tea | Contributed Three new ground-floor bedrooms will also be created within the main building, converting kitchen space into an accessible suite and two cottage rooms. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad An additional bedroom is also being added onto the first floor, meaning that in total the main house will go from 15 bedrooms to 19, with a further bedroom in the Gate Lodge. All of this comes after an extensive refurbishment in 2023, a project overseen by Kim Murray, which saw the renovation of all of the bedrooms and bathrooms, the creation of a new bar area and entrance, and the upgrading of the restaurant and all other common areas of the hotel. The new Cromlix restaurant render | contributed The refurbishment has led to the hotel winning AA Scottish Hotel of the Year, Independent Hotel of the Year and Chef of the Year at the Scottish Excellence Awards. Earlier this month Cromlix was awarded best boutique hotel and best historic hotel at the 'Hotel Oscars', the Innis and Gunn Prestige Hotel Awards. The venue was also awarded a Michelin Key in late 2024 , one of 15 Scottish hotels to receive the new accolade and one the team hope may entice Michelin Star inspectors to their new restaurant. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mr Makin said: 'We're very much on Michelin's radar [after having been awarded a Michelin Key] and they'll be coming every year to inspect us. When we have this restaurant [The Glasshouse], which is all things to all men. It's very hard to get the level and consistency to deliver the Michelin experience. 'But not everyone wants that when they come here, so we kind of have to be a bit of a hybrid at the moment. But what we will have is the [new] larger restaurant, which will be more relaxed. But if you really want to come for a fine-dining experience, then the 16-seat restaurant is more at that level. 'Our aspiration is to have Michelin-standard food without question. That is why we are putting on the fine dining restaurant. 'The space works well at the moment as a private dining space, so for us to take that away four days a week, and put in a fine dining restaurant, we have to make sure that it's special - four rosettes, Michelin-standard special. I'd like to think we can achieve four rosettes in that space [given the restaurant has 3 AA rosettes at the moment].' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As for what will be on the menu? Anyone who has visited Cromlix for dinner will know there is a seasonal tasting menu and a la carte offering. Mr Mearing is putting his stamp on things with dishes such as salt aged St Bride's duck, cured Mowi Scottish salmon and duo of rabbit, with vegetarian options available. But when it comes to the new fine dining offering, Mr Mearing said he wants to 'really strike a difference'. He said: 'There will be whole new concepts as well as menus. If guests are staying with us for multiple nights, we really want them to have different dining experiences each night. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Our ambition is to really capture the connection between the estate , the garden and the kitchen. The big thing for me in my cooking is trying to be ultra seasonal and local and you can't get any more local than what's been grown and foraged from the garden.'
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton, 43, looks amazing as she strips down to her bikini for spa day
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHANNEL 4 beauty Laura Hamilton has shown off her sensational figure in a tiny bikini. Enjoying a spa day with one of her friends, the blonde beauty, 43, was praised by fans for her ageless beauty. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton posed with her pal at a spa this week Credit: hayleysparkestv/Instagram 8 She and pal Hayley Sparkes looked stunning as they enjoyed the spa Credit: hayleysparkestv/Instagram 8 The two women beamed for the camera as they posed up a storm Credit: hayleysparkestv/Instagram 8 Laura looked overjoyed to be enjoying some down time Credit: hayleysparkestv/Instagram 8 Fans swooned over the two ladies Credit: hayleysparkestv/Instagram The A Place In The Sun star was seen posing with brunette pal Hayley Sparkes. Hayley is a TV presenter and an award winning entrepreneur, as well as the host of a travel podcast. Posing up a storm together, the two ladies beamed for the camera while standing around a pool. Laura could be seen rocking a plunging bikini top with some low rise bikini bottoms. Meanwhile, Hayley wore a blue one piece bathing suit. In the first snap, the two women smiled as they put their arms around one another. The next photo saw them enjoying some time in a Jacuzzi together. They then smiled for a selfie while taking a dip, before sharing some snaps of the food they enjoyed. Another snap then saw them posing in their bathing suits again, with Laura wearing her blonde locks up atop her head, and Hayley wearing her brunette tresses down and framing her face. The final snap saw the two ladies sitting in a floating chair while rocking their bikinis and showing off their figures with their arms around one another. Laura Hamilton Fabulous shoot Hayley posted the snaps and penned in the caption: "What a wonderful day at The Glasshouse Detox and spa retreat. "Thank you so much for having us! Non stop catching up and such a beautiful setting to relax and unwind from our busy schedules xx." Commenting on the selection of snaps, fans went wild over the two ladies together. "You both look amazing, but I have to say that Laura abs look incredible," swooned one person. A Place in the Sun presenters - past and present CURRENT PRESENTERS Ben Hillman Craig Rowe Jasmine Harman Jean Johansson Laura Hamilton Leah Charles-King Lee Juggurnauth Lucy Alexander Sara Damergi PAST PRESENTERS Adrian Simpson Danni Menzies Jonnie Irwin Luke Doonan Scarlette Douglas "You 2 Ladies Look Absolutely Fabulous," added a second. A third then wrote: "Two of the most hard working (and beautiful) women there deserve a relaxing Spa day x." "Both? At the same time? I need some warning next time," demanded a fourth. "Stunning and beautiful the both of yous," added a fifth. While a sixth said: "So nice to see 2 great girls together and so smiley!" Back in 2022, Laura opened up about being hailed a "pin-up" and how she often received X-rated messages. "I get some nice complimentary messages from people," she explained to Daily Star during a Facebook live. She then revealed that she was sent a rather X-rated snap. Laura explained at the time how she was sent a photo of one of her followers in a face mask, adding: "but let's just say it wasn't of their face." Speaking of being a pin-up, Laura gushed over how it's "really nice" to be dubbed as a "national beauty". 8 Laura Hamilton is a fan favourite A Place In The Sun presenter Credit: ITV 8 The stunning star helps people find their dream homes abroad Credit: �Channel Four Television Corporation
