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3 Diwali gifts: Cards, whiskey and comedy
Last minute gift shopping is a dangerous gamble, but you're in luck, we've found three winners
1. BOHO Bollywood-Hollywood playing cards
"The inspiration behind the cards came from celebrating Diwali in Delhi over the past few years. Everyone seems really serious at card parties, so I thought we would make cards that were a bit of fun and topical," says Nikki Duggal founder of Mixed Juice Design.
It's two separate sets of cards, BO for Bollywood and HO for Hollywood at Rs 200 a pack. The picture cards are inspired by actors, characters, villains, musicians and famous heroines. "I love the Amitabh Ace of Spades. It's an image from his angry young hero days," says Duggal. "I also love all the jacks in the pack -- Mogambo, Dr Dang, Shakaal and Gabbar."
Available at Tappu Ki Dukaan, Shop No. 27A, Kirmani Building, opposite Citibank, Sir P M Road, Fort; tel. +91 982047 7869. Also at Loose Ends, Shop No. 2, A.N. House, opposite Shoppers Stop on Linking Road, 31st Road, Bandra (W); tel. +91 9820 233194, +91 (0) 22 6522 4725
2. The Comedy Store gift voucher
The Comedy Store at The Palladium, Lower Parel is India's first and only state of the art venue for stand-up comedy. They've been packed out since they launched in June this year adding a whole new dimension to having a "serious night out" in Mumbai.
The Comedy Store Gift Voucher is valid for the entire month of November and can be redeemed against shows featuring leading comics from the United Kingdom including Paul Thorne, Phil Nichol, Tom Wrigglesworth and Doc Brown.
Contact The Comedy Store Box Office on the third floor of Palladium Mall or call +91 (0) 22 4348 5000
3. Limited Edition Johnnie Walker Festive Collection
This is the time to get a master-crafted bottle of booze to seal a soon-to-be tradition that pairs whiskey with taash card parties in the winter holiday season.
Heirloom by Johnnie Walker Blue Label ropes in fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani who has ensconced the bottles in an ornate handcrafted leather case and embellished it with Blue Sapphire Swarovski and 18k gold electroplating. Yours for Rs 20,500.
Tahiliani's also done a Limited Edition Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve pack for a fourth of the price at Rs 5,350. Bring it to a party and pray the hosts are generous enough to open it for you.
The Johnnie Walker Festive Collection is available in select premium wine stores in Mumbai.
