Spykar’s Palladium store turns into party hub for ‘Daur Apna Hai’ Nite  – rappers, celebrities rock the dance floor

Rappers Wicked Sunny, Kaam Bhaari, Sammohit, Mohit Hiranandani, Shanaya Makani and over 100 top creators come together to celebrate youth, music, culture and denim

Mumbai, October 13, 2025: This weekend, Spykar turned its Palladium store into a party hub, hosting an in-store live performance with rapperWicked Sunny. The star-studded evening hosted by Mohit Hiranandani saw rappers Kaam Bhaari, Sammohit along with actors like Prabhat Chaudhary, Shanaya Makani, and over 100 top digital creators and lifestyle influencers who came dressed in their boldest fits.

Daur Apna Hai, Spykar’s latest campaign, is a celebration of India’s young and vibrant spirit, confident, creative, and unapologetically original. The campaign launched with a rap anthem featuring Wicked Sunny, Dharmik, and the Vixens Crew, capturing the grit and ambition of today’s youth. Echoing Spykar’s belief that this is India’s time to shine, the anthem has become a cultural statement, uniting music and fashion as powerful forms of self-expression.

“What we witnessed was more than a performance, it was a movement,” said Sanjay Vakharia, CEO, Spykar. “Having a banger and high-octane party inside a retail store just shows how powerful India’s youth culture truly is when music and fashion unite. Spykar has always represented that young and restless spirit.”

The event marked a cultural moment where music, fashion, and youth expression collided, as fans poured in to experience Daur Apna Hai, Spykar’s viral anthem that has become the new voice of hustle and individuality. The evening also welcomed winners of Spykar’s Instagram contest, who earned their way to this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Spykar Palladium in-store concert set a new benchmark for experiential retail in India, proving that a denim store can be more than just a place to shop, it can be a stage for self-expression. Amid flashing denim walls and a crowd that spilled beyond the store, Wicked Sunny owned the stage with his infectious energy, delivering an unforgettable performance that had every attendee vibing and capturing moments for the ’gram.

Mumbai, 16th September 2025: Uttara Talapatra, Founder of Magical Blends and a certified Skincare Coach, has been honoured with the Best Entrepreneur Award at the prestigious Her Rising Awards 2025, held on 13th September at Four Seasons, Mumbai.

The Her Rising Awards celebrate women achievers across industries who have demonstrated excellence, risen as leaders in their fields, and inspired countless others on their career journeys. Organised by HerKey, India’s largest AI-powered platform for women’s career growth, the initiative provides women with a safe and supportive community to pursue their aspirations and return to work after career breaks.

A trailblazer in the beauty and personal care space, Uttara has turned vision into action by building impactful businesses and shaping the ecosystem with innovation and purpose. With nearly two decades of experience across leading organisations such as L’Oréal, Unilever, and Raymond Consumer Care, she brought deep expertise in beauty and D2C business when she launched Magical Blends in 2024. In just a year, the brand has already secured a patented skincare regime, setting new benchmarks in a highly competitive industry.

Highlighting her win as just the beginning of a larger journey, Uttara shares, “My association with HerKey has been an extremely positive one over the last six months. What started as a small conversation about how to best care for one’s skin, quickly morphed into a much larger discussion about self-care, building confidence and making one’s mark in the workforce as well as starting as an entrepreneur.”

She further added, “It has been a pleasure to interact with the diverse members on the panel, and of course with the HerKey team itself, which is unreservedly supportive. I hope we can continue to collaborate on this diverse platform and continue to help other women reach their career aspirations. Thank you so much to the HerKey team for this award, it has been an absolute honour!”

Uttara’s recognition at the Her Rising Awards 2025 underscores her leadership, creativity, and determination to build a brand rooted in authenticity, efficacy, and expertise — inspiring the next generation of women entrepreneurs.

As the fragrance of fresh marigolds lingers in the air and sweet boxes line store shelves, a As the fragrance of fresh marigolds lingers in the air and sweet boxes line store shelves, a familiar warmth returns with Rakshabandhan—a festival that may appear simple on the surface, but carries centuries of emotion, memory, and sibling love in its essence.

In this feature, we explore the spirit of Rakhi not through rituals or shopping guides, but through a personal lens—a heartfelt letter that echoes the feelings of countless sisters across India and beyond.

✉️ A Letter to My Brother

Dear Brother,

Rakhi is almost here. And as I carefully pick a Rakhi thread from a dozen designs, I realize this isn’t just a thread—it’s our story, tied year after year.

This thread holds more than a promise of protection. It holds your laughter when I cried over silly things. It holds your silent encouragement during my exams, your confidence in me when I doubted myself. It holds the little fights, the midnight snacks we shared, the childhood games we never really grew out of.

When we were younger, Rakhi meant sweets, gifts, and photos. But growing up has taught me that it’s much more—it’s an anchor that reminds me we’re never alone, even in the chaos of adulthood.

I still remember the first Rakhi I made by hand, and how you wore it proudly, even when the glitter kept falling off. Today, life is faster, distances longer, and time shorter—but every Rakhi brings us back home, even if just in spirit.

This Rakshabandhan, I want to say thank you—not just for the big gestures, but for the little things: for being my first friend, my rival, my protector, and sometimes, even my secret keeper.

More than tradition, Rakhi is a celebration of the unspoken love, the shared memories, and the quiet strength that siblings give each other without ever needing to ask.

So when I tie that thread this year, know that I’m tying our entire journey, one loop at a time.

With all my love,

Your Sister

🎀 Beyond the Thread: What Rakhi Represents Today

In modern times, Rakshabandhan has evolved beyond gender roles and rituals. It is now a celebration of siblinghood in its truest form—built on equality, understanding, and mutual support. Sisters are protectors, too, and brothers are emotionally open. The festival is no longer about who protects whom, but how we stand by each other.

As families become global, Rakhi has become a beautiful way to reconnect, even across borders—whether through a digital letter, a video call, or a couriered thread carrying love across oceans.

🧵 Conclusion: A Bond That Time Cannot Unravel

Rakhi is, and always will be, more than just a thread. It’s tradition, yes—but it’s also transformation. It’s a memory, but also a promise for the future. It’s childhood, and it’s growth.

In every letter, every thread, and every smile exchanged on Rakshabandhan, lives the most timeless bond of all—a sibling’s love.