RAISING A TOAST TO THE GOOD TIMES – KINGFISHER SWIMSUIT CALENDAR & FORCE INDIA F1 2009 UNVEILED
New Delhi, Monday, January 12, 2009 : The 7th edition of the widely acclaimed and coveted KINGFISHER SWIMSUIT CALENDAR 2009 – INDIA and Force India F1 calendar was unveiled over an exclusive brunch hosted by Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman, The UB group at The Hub, Emporio Mall, New Delhi.
The ‘Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2009’ was launched amongst much fanfare by Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal. Also present at the event were the crème de la crème of Delhi’s fashion & social circuit. Anchored by popular VJ Cyrus Brocha, the event commenced with a magnificent dance performance. Amongst the attendees at the event were Priya & Charu Sachdev of TSG International, Actor Rahul Dev, Nafisa Ali, Designers Ritu Kumar with Son, Suneet Verma, Ashish Soni, JJ Vallaya, Malini Ramani, Priyanjali Dhanjal, Manav Gangwani, Ritu Beri, restaurateur AD Singh theatre person Sita Raina, Head of Louis Vuitton Tikka Shatrujeet Singh, Vijay Arora, Chetan Seth, Shabnam Singhal & many more.
Shot in the most exotic locales, the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2009 promises to raise the bar with this new edition, which has been shot in the super exclusive Six Senses Hideaway Resorts at Koi Samui and Yao Noi – Thailand.
The beauty line-up for this year’s calendar features six gorgeous models from across the globe, giving it a truly global appeal: Tamara Moss (Holland/ India), Nargis Fakhri (Czech Republic/ Pakistan), Mimi Blix (Norway/ Uganda), Katya Melnikova (Russia), Moni Kangana Dutta (India ) and Sunisa Jongsawat (Thailand).
What makes the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2009 truly unique is that each month bears two images of a model appearing as a single unit. Playing with color and black & white graphics, the calendar this year is strikingly glamorous and sensual and leaves you wishing for more. What also gives this year’s calendar another reason to be a must-have is the wide array of global brands sported by the girls. The models sport swimwear from some of the biggest brands in the world like Moschino, Alberta Ferretti, Jean Paul Gaultier, Diane von Furstenberg, with accessories from Lanvin, watches by Hamilton, eyewear by Fendi, and photographic equipment by Canon making this year’s calendar bigger, better and even more international!!
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Vijay Mallya, Chairman, The UB Group, said: “As one of the most well known and respected consumer brands in the country, Kingfisher has become synonymous with a lifestyle that encompasses some of the finest things in life. With our airline going global, this was the right time to present some of the finest models from around the globe. I am sure this year too the calendar will be a much coveted possession for one and all.”
The globally acclaimed, multi-award winning, limited edition Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar is magnificently shot by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar.
Commenting on the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2009, Atul Kasbekar, said, “Given Dr. Mallya’s brief, the Six Senses Hideaways were the perfect locations for the 2009 edition given their amazingly lush and luxurious properties. It is gratifying to find that some of the world’s most famous brands now partner with us every year as a matter of routine. That in itself is proof of the international recognition and respect that the calendar now commands. The images this year have been photographed for a graphic layout that has 2 images per page. Twice the Good Times!”
Introduced in 2003, the ‘Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar’ became the pioneer of sorts in India and led the path for many such concepts to follow. The calendar as usual promises 12 months of fun, glamour and visual appeal. With a lot of focus on simplicity, the calendar is a rare combination of beauty, fashion and lifestyle, which comes together to create a magical spa for the soul.
