Delhi: Chivas Studio Spotlight, the haute luxe series of mesmerizing evenings had its latest edition in the city of Chandigarh today at the new luxury address in the city, The JW Marriott. Reflecting all that Punjab has to offer, this super glamorous soiree was hosted by none other than the beautiful, vibrant and joyous Gul Panag. The Chivas Studio Spotlight is an eclectic amalgamation of fashion, art, mixology, culture, and music which offers a unique experience that integrates art and luxury.

Mixed with an exemplary amalgamation between cultures and music, the Chivas Studio Spotlight will be an effortless blend of exemplary musical artists like Alishia Bhatt and Eka along with designer Mandira Wirk, showcases by Audi and Royal Enfield. This edition of Chivas Studio Spotlight promises to enthral the audiences in Chandigarh. The showcase evokes a unique metamorphosis accentuating the essence of the brand Chivas Regal that stands for luxury, chivalry and exuberance.

Commenting on the occasion, Bikram Basu, Vice President-Marketing, Pernod Ricard India said, “The Chivas Studio Spotlight harnesses an eclectic mix ofcreative talent to showcase under one roof; in a most stylish and social milieu. We are delighted to have Gul Panag as a part of The Chivas Studio Spotlight in a city which is known for its culture and exudes an appealing knack for creative concoctions”.

Commenting on the occasion, host Gul Panag said, “Chivas Regal is one of the iconic and most identifiable brands in the world. With global properties such as Chivas Studio and Spotlight; the brand stays in the forefront for the modern community in interpreting the ancient values of chivalry set in a modern context.”

Deepak Manocha, GM, JW Marriott, commented on the occasion and said, “It is our pleasure to partner with Chivas Regal and bring this high profile event – The Chivas Studio Spotlight to JW Marriot Chandigarh for the first time.”

The various creative renditions for the evening will include:

Fashion Installation by Mandira Wirk:  Mandira Wirk, a designer label has evolved over the past 12 years as a brand that has been groomed with an exquisite sense of luxury and modernism, symbolic of subtlety, feminity and romanticism. Her collection for Chivas Studio Spotlight, The Veil Unveiled – talks about unveiling the elegance and captures the beauty of clothing. Exotic and elegant, the collection is characterized by its decorative extravagance, opulence and romanticism. The fabrics are oozed with luxury, heavily embellished gorgeous fabrics with architectural cutwork, intricate embroideries and precious Swarovski that create a renewed look. The collection enraptures with the eclectic play of ivory, hues of campaign, royal blue and metallic gold. The exquisite display of gold gives a heavenly glow to the collection.

JW Marriott Chandigarh is the luxury address in Chandigarh, the City Beautiful. Exuding elegance and craftsmanship, the hotel is centrally located within close proximity to the airport and the railway station, in addition to the Business District – Sector 17 and the Information Technology Park. Chandigarh, being a gateway city, provides easy access to key tourist destinations of North India.

Alisha Batth is not one of the normal, everyday night-club loving, pinky-swearing, wanna-be socialite teenagers. She is a performer, exuding spunk and vibrance the moment one talks to her. Alisha performed with percussionist Lisa Viega who plays Cajon.

Eka is a Delhi based band, comprising of Benjamine ‘Benny’ Pinto on Keyboards (Ex-Euphoria), Hitesh ‘Rikki’ Madan on guitars and vocals (Ex-Euphoria) and Lokesh Madan on vocals and bass. The members of Eka are seasoned musicians and have performed at over 2100 concerts in 15 countries and have recorded over 100 songs in various capacities. Eka calls its music ‘Swatantra Rock’ – music beyond music, time and boundaries. The band delivered a unique experience by blending its originals with selected classic rock, sufi and popular Hindi / Bollywood / Punjabi music. Eka’s live act also featured a top class drummer. Eka’s highly energetic & engaging performance traversed the eras connecting with wide audiences instantly.

The Spirit of The City Beautiful was reflected truly by the men who carry with great élan and style, their bikes and cars. Showcasing the city’s spirit at the Chivas Studio Spotlight, was present the ultimate Royal Enfield and Audi with their meanest machines:

The Royal Enfield at the Chivas Studio Spotlight showcased two of their classy bikes. Classic Chrome recreated the magic of old school bikes while offering the best in-class technology. With the design philosophy of showing “metal as metal”, a styling that suits Royal Enfield Classic the best, the Classic Chrome retains the authentic styling with the unique chrome tanks, wide mud guards and oval tool box, apart from the distinguishing tiger lamps that Royal Enfield bikes are famed for. The Royal Enfield Desert Storm ignites the pride and excitement of the battlefield in the hearts of anyone who rides it. When the whole world is moving towards an age where there are no differences, the Royal Enfield Desert Storm stands apart and delivers as a “One of Its Kind” rebel.

The Audi RS 5 Coupe is a classic example of elegance and awesome power: With its athletic and powerful identity, spontaneous responsiveness and extraordinarily high revving, the new Audi RS 5 is the ideal high performance coupé which embodies the core essence of our brand DNA, ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’. Equipped with a powerful V8 engine, a new permanent all – wheel drive system and a whole series of performance characteristics, the Audi RS 5 truly epitomizes progressiveness and is unmatched in terms of style, performance and driving dynamics.

Chivas Studio Spotlight is a sneak preview of the ‘Chivas Studio’ a global creative collaborative platform that hosts 2-day event to showcase the best of contemporary art, fashion, photography, installation and performing art under one umbrella. Over the years, CHIVAS Studio has featured some of the leading contemporary artists, musicians, fashion designers from India and internationally. Spotlight is an illustration format of the Studio, held over an evening across cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Pune, Chandigarh, Bangalore etc through the year to keep the “Live with Chivalry” alive.

Chivas Regal

Chivas Regal is the most “prestigious”* premium blended Scotch whisky in the world and a true global brand owned marketed and distributed by Pernod Ricard. Pernod Ricard is the world’s co-leader in wine and spirits. Since its creation in 1975, the company has undergone steady development, founded on organic growth and successive acquisitions.