Country Club Announces Strategic Alliance, Expansion And Digital Revolution

Kolkata, India |  December 2025: Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd., a leading lifestyle and leisure club, has announced a series of strategic initiatives aimed at taking the brand to new heights. As part of its growth roadmap, Country Club is forging strategic alliances to strengthen its market presence and expand its footprint through the franchise route.

To usher in the New Year, Country Club Hospitality & Holidays will host its high-energy “WAR OF DJs” celebrations on 31st December, to be held simultaneously across its clubs in key cities across India. The nationwide event will feature top DJs, immersive music battles, festive experiences, and gourmet food and beverages, promising a vibrant and unforgettable New Year’s Eve for members and guests. This large-scale celebration reinforces Country Club’s commitment to delivering premium lifestyle and entertainment experiences across its extensive club network.

Country Club’s mobile application, “Country Club World,” is already available on the Google Play Store and offers members a seamless, user-friendly digital experience. With over one lakh downloads, the app’s success underscores the brand’s commitment to digital innovation and member convenience. Members can now easily book holidays and access club services through the app, making it an essential tool for planning leisure experiences.

The company is also aggressively expanding its membership base. With a current membership of 4.5 lakh, Country Club aims to achieve the milestone of one million members within the next five years, under its ambitious growth initiative titled “Mission One Million.”

To further enhance member recreation, Country Club is introducing pickleball, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, as an add-on facility across select clubs. This initiative is expected to add a fresh and engaging dimension to the club’s sports and wellness offerings.

As part of its expansion strategy, Country Club Hospitality & Holidays will also unveil the prototype of Country Club Kasba, Kolkata, developed through a strategic collaboration with the Tamie Group. This landmark partnership combines Country Club’s proven expertise in lifestyle and leisure with Tamie Group’s strong regional presence, setting a new benchmark for premium club experiences in East India. The Kasba prototype showcases next-generation design, digital integration, and member-centric amenities, and will serve as a scalable model for future club rollouts and partnerships across key markets.

Commenting on the developments, Mr. Y. Rajeev Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director, Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd., said “We are excited about these new initiatives and confident that they will take Country Club to new heights. Our strategic alliances and expansion plans will help us reach a wider audience, while our digital platforms will enable us to deliver a more personalized and seamless experience to our members. We look forward to achieving Mission One Million and introducing innovative facilities such as pickleball across our clubs.”

For more details, visit: www.countryclubindia.net

About Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd.

Established in 1989, Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd. was a pioneer in introducing comprehensive leisure, recreation, and hospitality membership services in India. From a fully equipped club concept, the brand has evolved into a leading provider of member-exclusive clubbing hubs, breathtaking holiday destinations, avant-garde fitness centres, and star-studded lifestyle events.

Country Club Hospitality & Holidays operates a network of over 100 properties, including owned, managed, and affiliated resorts across India and overseas. This extensive portfolio includes social clubs in urban hubs, luxury city hotels, wellness centres, beachfront resorts, hilltop vacation retreats, wildlife jungle lodges, and water amusement parks.

With a strong focus on health, wellness, recreation, and community living, Country Club continues to redefine the lifestyle club experience for its growing member base.

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Country Club Announces Strategic Alliance, Expansion And Digital Revolution

Theatrical Play MERE KRISHN Directed By Rajiiv Singh Dinkaar, Written By Dr. Naresh Katyayan, With Music Score By Udbhav Ojha Is Divine Journey To Watch

Mumbai, [01/01/2026] —The play has Sourabh Raaj Jain as Shri Krishn, Pooja B Sharma as Radha & Mahamaya and Arpit Ranka as Duryodhan & Kans.

The play is directed by Rajiiv Singh Dinkaar, produced by Vivek Gupta, Rajiiv Singh Dinkaar & Vishnu Patil. It is written by Dr. Naresh Katyayan, with an original music score by Udbhav Ojha.

With a runtime of 2 hour & 45 minutes “Mere Krishn” is an immersive theatrical experience that journeys through the divine, human, and philosophical dimensions of Shri Krishn’s life.

The play unfolds across 20 vivid scenes, each representing a key chapter from Shri Krishn’s life — from his childhood in Vrindavan to his final moments in Dwarka.

While rooted in timeless philosophy, the storytelling is entertaining, visually rich, and emotionally engaging — combining theatre, music, dance, and multimedia.

The play reveals lesser-known moments and perspectives from Shri Krishn’s life.

Director’s Vision

Rajiiv Singh Dinkaar says that the direction blends performative storytelling with immersive visuals and symbolic stage language — using space, sound, and light to transform emotion into experience. The tone is poetic yet modern, philosophical yet entertaining. Each scene is envisioned as a painting in motion — where theatre meets visual art and spiritual exploration.

Through this play, the director seeks to awaken a dialogue — not about worship, but about awareness.  The intent is for every viewer to leave not asking, “Who is Shri Krishn?”, but realizing, “Shri Krishn is within me.

Each Actor’s individual look will be revealed shortly.

“MERE KRISHN” – A Magnificent Theatrical Play Showcasing The Divine Journey Of Shri Krishn.

Meet Roshni Bano : The Multi-Talented Force Behind And Beyond The Camera

In our recent chat with Roshni Bano, one thing stood out she’s definitely not the type to be boxed into just one role. Growing up in Delhi, Roshni has been immersed in theatre and stage performances since she was young, which sparked her love for acting and storytelling.

Her journey has already led her down various creative paths. She’s ventured into producing as a co-producer for Shukla: The Terror, fueled by her eagerness to grasp filmmaking from all perspectives. Roshni believes that to truly evolve as an artist, she needs to dive into acting, producing, modeling, and even writing.

Her production company, FAM PICTURES, is where she envisions bringing her future projects to life especially her own scripts, which she’s eager to start developing soon. Beyond films, she’s also contributed to Zindagi Mumbai, adding yet another layer to her diverse creative journey.

With her ambition, curiosity, and a thirst for knowledge, Roshni Bano is steadily carving out her niche in the industry whether it’s on stage, behind the camera, or through her writing.

  

Meet Roshni Bano : The Multi-Talented Force Behind And Beyond The Camera

Young Filmmaker Isha Chhabra From The USA Impresses With Her New Music Video Gulistan Chale – Music By A.R. Rahman

A promising new voice in cinema, Isha Chhabra, a filmmaking student from the United States, has made a striking impression with her latest directorial project — the visually stunning music video Gulistan Chale, directed and featured by Isha Chhabra herself, with music composed, sung, and written by the legendary A.R. Rahman.

The video, now streaming on Global Glow Films’ YouTube Channel, beautifully captures a blend of emotion, storytelling, and melody — seamlessly weaving together Isha’s refined cinematic sensibility and Rahman’s soulful soundscape. With its expressive visuals and deeply evocative tone, Gulistan Chale is already earning praise for its artistic maturity and emotional depth.

What makes this project stand out is Isha Chhabra’s ability to convey raw human emotions through visual poetry — a skill she continues to hone while studying filmography in the USA. Despite being a student filmmaker, her direction and on-screen performance reflect remarkable confidence, aesthetic precision, and a strong understanding of rhythm and emotion in visual storytelling.

Speaking about her inspiration, Isha Chhabra shared,

“This project was born out of my desire to tell stories through emotion rather than dialogue. Working both behind and in front of the camera was a rewarding challenge. A.R. Rahman’s music gave life to every frame, making this experience unforgettable. I am so thankful to ARR for the guidance and grateful to be a part of such a beautiful song by ARR, produced by Global Glow Films. My journey studying filmmaking in the USA has allowed me to explore storytelling from a global lens.”

Music maestro A.R. Rahman, who composed, sang, and penned the lyrics for Gulistan Chale, brings his signature emotional depth to the project. His haunting melodies and introspective words infuse the film with soul, elevating it beyond a conventional music video into a moving cinematic experience.

The collaboration between Isha Chhabra and A.R. Rahman marks the meeting of two creative minds — one bringing fresh cinematic vision, the other timeless musical mastery — unified by emotion and artistry.

With Gulistan Chale, Isha Chhabra establishes herself as one of the most exciting young filmmaker-actors to watch — blending her international training with heartfelt Indian storytelling. Her work signals a bright future, where new-age creators merge global aesthetics with the emotional essence of Indian cinema.

The video Gulistan Chale is now live on YouTube (Global Glow Films) and is quickly gaining attention for its emotional resonance and visual artistry — marking a beautiful debut for a filmmaker who’s just getting started.

 

Young Filmmaker Isha Chhabra From The USA Impresses With Her New Music Video Gulistan Chale – Music By A.R. Rahman

A Divine Soulful Visual Ode To Diksha

Nadamrutham By Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra, Nmacc

The Cube

Oct 24, 2025

An Ode unto Diksha it was absolutely through Nadamrutham – a visual prayer addressed unto her legendary Guru Vidwan Kalaimamani Shri T.S. Kadirvelu Pillai by Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra,  the city’s very senior Artist in the field of Bharatannatyam  for over six and half decades Nadamrutham was a dedicated disciple’s tribute  unto the creative genius  of her Guru ,  Kalaimamani Vidawan  Shri T. S. Kadirvelu Pillai,   at the intimate  space of the Cube , NMACC ,Mumbai that   had  each rasika present , enter into  a journey through an intriguing  path – a margam to  awaken to silence as the seed of all sound and stillness  as the  pulsating womb of all movement.

The programme was sponsored by the Reliance Cultural Foundation Known for establishing a one to one connect with the audience Dr Lata Surendra in her signature style of loftiness laced with humour led witnessing hearts to the pulsating romance of rhythms, poetry of love in union and seperation through the times.

“The  Nadamrutham cosmos within the cube  has two ‘suns’ today she said  drawing attention to  crisp Nattuvangam by Shri Kaliswaran Pillai and Mridangam   by Mumbai  K Dakshinamurthy   – the two talented Suns creating waves   in the rhythmic world of dance  today ,the Sangeetamrutham by mellifluos vocalist Shri N.N.Shivaprasad , the   stirring Violin by Satish Seshadri, mesmerising Flute by Shri Bharat Raj .

The performance commenced in a unique way through a choreography highlighting the eloquent poetry of  silence and sound .One could hear   Dr Lata’s  meticulous and strong footwork resonate all around  the Cube  through an intricate calculation of her distinguished Mentor Shri Kadirvelu Pillai,  which then unfolded the supreme effulgence of the Guru who awakened in her the truth of unity   and the universe as an unfragmented reality   embracing  the one life force in all through an ongoing cyclic order   ‘ Akhanda  mandalakaram ‘  Very vivid sancharis  brought out the deep truth encushioned in  timeless  lines  by His Holiness Adi Sankara charya . One often sees dancers only touching on the superficial padartham of the lines, but   the artist drew attention to every word in the lines. culminating in the greatness of the Guru- leading her from light to Light through lighting of the lamp within the temple of her heart! It opened out the pathways to notes embracing the Ragam Vasanta and a   visually arresting Jathiswaram item not done by any of the senior artists today. The’Jathiswaram’ by Tanjore quartet was a visual delight and intriguing by virtue of its obvious cross rhythmic patterns in Rupaka thalam woven by the formidable Vidwan Guru Kadirvelu Pillai.  The Nattuvangam by Kaliswaran and Mridangam by Dakshinamurthy with the complimenting vocals had all senses engulfed in the blissfulness of Nadamrutham unfolding through the experienced and consummate Artist.

What one marvelled at was Lata’s unflagging stamina. Post each item she quiet simply walked over to the waiting mike to reach out with eloquent details about the ensuing item.   With a sense of humour that went well with the receptive audience she recounted the cyclic drama of life replayed over and over in age -old chronicles of love. The Padam-  Netrandi Nerathile in Huseini by Subbarama Iyer – a prolific composer of Tamil padams in the late 19th century was a visual delight.   Lata explained to the audience how   it be the realm of the Gods or humans the age-old lover’s tiffs- be it’ shy sweetness of that first meeting or distressful tears of farewell ‘the plot embracing all navarasaa continues to engage life all around. She highlighted how the   Raagam Husseini   was just ideal for gentle roasting   by the uttama nayika confronting her Lord Karthikeya.

In fact, she beautifully brought through a variety of ways  the  question   that the Nayika gently kept nudging her beloved with as a refrain – “‘ in  that  golden twilight hour as  women were bathing and as all nature sought to settle for the oncoming  night  who was she who kept seeking  your attention and beckoning you towards  her ?  “Rarely do we see performers establish such a personal one to one connect with the audience. Lata took up another composition in Saveri by the same composer to underline how a proper Khandita nayika  ..irate with the endless deception of her Lord   confronts him with packed levels of sarcasm through evocative sancharis .  The evening transformed to a visual SSatsang. Itwas a reaching out by an artist who loved her art and truly longed to have all love it through feeling for it as she did.

The Vocalist was in his elemit asploring the melody content as she explored the lyrical content with fluid intensity.  The Varnam in Anandabhairavi, Adi thalam by Sivanandam Tanjore quartet was the highlight of the evening. The mathematical patterns in the nritta sequences of Varnam was unique with Mridangam Moras that were created by her legendary Guru instead of Jathis. The flourish and ease with which Lata tackled these merited an ongoing applause from the audience. The spell bound audience were totally captivated by the chemistry between the Orchestral support and the Artist. With    expressions and movements, the Senior Artist brought to life the Nayika’s longing for her Lord Rajagopala . Persuasion on one side, reluctance on the other, longing on the one side and indifference on the other. There were fresh analogies drawn in the description of her Lord.    In the highlighting of lyrics Lata mentioned how reading enriched and enhanced the depth vital to explore the content in the lyrics.

 

It was interesting to see her   apply Surdas’s etching of   how futile it was to compare Krishna to the world created by Him alone.  The lotus and fish escaping to waters shying away from the beauty of his eyes, the moon hiding indark clouds seeing his effulgent face, the snakes slithering away to dark holes seeing the sinous strength of his hands ..  The dilemma of Arjuna too ‘To be or not to be’ was veryloignantlybrought out.  It was absolutely a command performance by a veteran.

The 12th Cy Poet Shri Jayadeva’s A shtapadi.- Priye Charusheelein in Ragam Vasanthi was deeply stirring and performed with intensity and sung with feeling by the experienced Vocalist Shri Shiva Prasad, wherein Krishna, after causing Radha pain, pleads for her forgiveness with deep love and humility, culminating in his earnest request to place her feet on his head. This act represented his complete surrender unto Radha …

The sublime union of krishnamayi Radha and Radhamayi Krishna unfolded to a Thillana in Behaag by Poniah Pillai. Nadamrutham truly impacted one and all present   and proved that the dancer’s body at 71 is the visible form of an invisible passion,’ Dr Lata Surendra revealed not just her strength, but the heart and discipline that forged it.”

What stayed. long after the performance was the deceptive ease with which she navigated the most demanding sequences all through the performance. The precision was never sterile; it was the quiet confidence of a dancer completely in control. Witnessing her sustain that intensity was a lesson in dedication, a visual testament to the sentiment that, ‘True artistry isn’t just about what is seen, but about the unseen strength that makes the impossible look inevitable.’ This was a dancer who didn’t just perform; she persevered and became the dance!

Orchestral Support 

Nattuvangam – Shri Kalishwaran K  Kalishwaran K

Vocal support – Shri Siva Prasad N N  Siva Prasad N N

Mridangam – Mumbai K Dakshinamurthy

Violin – Shri Satish Seshadri

Flute – Shri Bharat Raj

Lights – Sri Saurabh Tawde

[Review by Abhishek Dubey ]

A Divine  Soulful Visual Ode To Diksha