JIO MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival 2016

Held at AER Bar & Lounge, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, the city’s film fraternity stepped out for an elegant soirée with Chandon, on the side-lines of the Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival. Celebrating acclaimed director, writer and cinematographer, Cary Fukunaga, the evening was hosted by Sophia Sinha – Senior Marketing Manager, Chandon India and Adarsh Jatia – Owner, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai.

Guest including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karan Johar, Ayan Mukherjee, Abhay Deol, Irrfan Khan, Zoya Akhtar, Madhu Mantena, Vikas Behl, Kabir Khan amongst others attended. The starry rendezvous also marked one of the events in the week long launch of Chandon’s new limited edition ‘Party Starter’bottles, in keeping with the festive season. As a tribute to the spirit of the Festival, Chandon, along with AER Bar & Lounge’s mixologist Ashish Sharma, conceptualized a special cocktail menu, inspired by the flavours of Mumbai.

Speaking on the occasion, Sophia Sinha, of Chandon India said, “Chandon’s brand platform of The Party Starter combined with the brand’s spirit of spontaneity and vibrancy have found a new expression this year in our Limited Edition festive bottles. Chandon also believes in partnering with programs that encourage the start of anything new, innovative and path breaking. With its commitment to nurturing world cinema and encouraging young filmmakers in India, MAMI has become one of the most prestigious calendar events in our country. Needless to say, we are thrilled to be part of this initiative and extremely proud to showcase our latest offering at MAMI 2016.”

Adarsh Jatia said, “We are pleased to have partnered with MAMI 2016. Much like the Festival, AER too has been a trendsetter since its inception and an integral part of Mumbai’s cultural fabric – a celebration of the finer things in life, a coveted destination and one of the world’s most acclaimed bars. We look forward to welcoming the esteemed jury and the delegates to an unforgettable celebration high above the city that never sleeps.”