Actor Milind Gunaji back with five projects, stands up for birds as ambassadors of peace!

 Besides being a versatile actor, writer and a passionate television host, Milind Gunaji is also an acclaimed photographer of repute. His passion has been nature and he captures Mother Earth at her best.

Armed with over 3000 timeless bird images, Milind Gunaji will exhibit his  works on the avian wonders very soon.  

Milind has taken a small sabbatical from work as his son, director Abhishek Gunaji tied the knot to Radha at Sindhudurg, followed  by a grand reception in Mumbai.  

But the day he was back in the city, Milind actually took time off to express his solidarity to the mission of peace, with 100 birds by 100 photographers at the Piramal Art Gallery, NCPA, curated by veteran photo journalist Mukesh Parpiani, who is the driving force behind the reputed gallery.

Milind Gunaji, to the uninitiated,  was the Brand Ambassador of Forest and Wildlife, Government of Maharashtra, besides being the  Committee Member of Maharashtra Tourism where he also plays a  role in Tourism and Development of the Forts of Mahrashtra.

Says he, " I have been passionate about photography since my school days when my father had gifted me a Black and White camera, as my parents felt I had good framing sense. During most my treks and exploring Maharashtra's unknown tourist spots and forts, I clicked a lot of Pictures." And then, there was no looking back.

 Milind recollects an incident where his passion nearly cost him his life. "During the shoot of my  show Bhatkanti was when we were exploring Alibaug  Colaba Fort, I  nearly  drowned in an unexpected high tide that  had submerged my only way out to the coast of Alibaug". How he got out is one long story. But that incident did not stop the actor from his nature escapades. And only strengthened his resolve to work harder on the conservation front.

On the acting front, Milind Gunaji will soon be seen in  Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 with Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani, Hit starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, Bruce Lee's Lookalike and Wings of Gold with Ali Fazal, and a project with Ajay Devgn to be announced soon.

Here is looking forward to much more from this talented star!

OMG ! Actress Urvashi Sharma effortlessly lifts 80 kilos! Video Goes Viral on Social Media

 Actress Urvashi Sharma, wife of actor-producer Sachiin Joshi, is sweating it out at the gym. And how!  

A mother, a wife, and a Beauty Queen, Urvashi's choice is to keep herself fit during the pandemic.

Urvashi keeps surprising the fans with her fitness posts on social media.

Recently, a post of Urvashi is creating a sensation online where the actress is seen lifting 80 kg weight on a squat rack with efffortless ease.

In the past, Urvashi also created a stir when she appeared in the television show Amma, where she essayed the central character. But the actress has always prioritised family over glitz and glam and is the driving force behind the social initiatives of Big Brother Foundation. Apart from this, fitness is on Urvashi's priority list. Like Urvashi, there is Bollywood sensation Malaika Arora who maintains her daily health routine while balancing everything.  Malaika also sweats for hours in the gym to maintain her body and soul. Although Malaika is older than Urvashi in both age and experience, the answer to both these hot bods is fitness, and perhaps taking Urvashi and Malaika as their inspiration, today's young brigade will also start considering fitness as an integral part of their daily life.

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Kala Ghoda Art Festival! साल का सबसे बड़ा कार्निवल हो रहा हैं शुरू, जानिए कैसे होगा काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल का भव्य आयोजन!

इस फरवरी भरीये नई उड़ान, अपनी चाहत को लगाकर खुशियों के पंख, खो जाइये काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल की गलियों में। जहाँ रंगमंच हैं, डांस है , संस्कृत कला का अनोखा मेल हैं, गीत हैं, संगीत हैं और ढेर सारी मस्ती हैं। एक ही जगह लाखो रंग हैं ,जिसमें सराबोर होने के लिए हर कोई इस खास दिन का साल से इंतजार करता हैं।

जी हां, काला घोड़ा की पथरीली सड़के फिर से इस महोत्सव के लिए चकाचौंध होने जा रही हैं। कोरोना काल में जो गलियां बेजान पड़ी थी अब दम भरने के लिए तैयार हो गयी हैं।

 • जब दुनियां कोरोना महामारी से थम गई थी तब काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल ने बिना रुके 9 दिनों में 70 ऑनलाइन प्रोग्राम के जरिये डिजिटल की दुनिया में सफलतापूर्वक दस्तक दी।

9 दिन तक होने वाले काला घोड़ा कार्निवाल की रौनक इन खूबसूरत लोकेशन पर होगी जो 100 साल पुरानी पाम्परिक बिल्डिंग तो हैं लेकिन उनकी खूबसूरती बेमिसाल हैं।जैसे, छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज वास्तु संग्रहालय जहाँ पर बच्चों का म्यूज़ियम हैं। कुमरास्वामी हॉल, एम्पिथेटर, वहाँ का लॉन और कुछ बाहरी सुंदर नजारें। मैक्स मूएलर भवन - जहाँ पर कला और वास्तुकारी का अनोखा नजारा देखने मिलता हैं। एन.जी.एम.ए ऑडिटोरिम , हॉर्निम सर्कल गार्डन, किताब खाना और काला घोड़ा की गलियां।

चूंकि इस साल गलियां तो खुली होगी लेकिन महामारी से बचाव हो इसीलिए कम से कम दुकानें लगेंगी

पर  ज्यादातर उनमें एरियल विसुअल आर्ट यानि कि हवाई कला दृश्य का नजारा देखने मिलेगा जो  इस बार काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल की थीम 'उड़ान' को प्रस्तुत करेगा जो खूबसूरत लाइटिंग से सुसज्जित होंगी।

पिछली बार, कुछ बिल्ड़िंग के बाहरी दीवारों पर खूबसूरत वॉल पेंटिंग की गई थी।लेकिन इस बार काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल में जो स्थापित किया जाएगा उसकी कारीगरी सोच के भी परे होगी। कोविड के नियमों को ध्यान में रखते हुए, सोशल डिस्टेंसिनग और रजिस्ट्रेशन कराना अनिवार्य होगा तांकि भीड़ से बचा जा सके। दोहरे टीकाकरण प्रमाणपत्र की जांच होगी। बच्चों को अपने परिवार के साथ  रहना अनिवार्य होगा साथ ही आरोग्य सेतु एप की भी जांच होगी।

 वर्कशॉप,पारंपरिक चलन और स्ट्रीट प्ले संचालित किए जाएंगे इसके साथ ही साथ विसुअल आर्ट , साहित्यिक कला, थिएटर, सिनेमा , संगीत और डांस इन सभी का अनोखा संगम होगा ।

काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल में आने वालों की भीड़ बेमिसाल हैं । यहाँ पर सारे कार्यक्रम निःशुल्क किये जाते हैं जिसके लिए किसी भी टिकेट का लेन देन नही होता। जो भी लोग इस फेस्टिवल में आएंगे उनका रजिस्ट्रेशन किया जाएगा। काला घोड़ा फेस्टिवल से जो राशि इक्कठा होती हैं वो वहां की पुरानी और पारंपरिक स्मारक, बिल्डिंग ,आसपास के क्षेत्र की मरम्मत और उनकी रख रखाव में इस्तेमाल की जाती हैं। मुलजी जेठा फाउंटेन, के इ.सायनागोज और बोमन जी हॉर्मोर जी क्लॉक टावर को यूनेस्को अवार्ड से सम्मानित भी किया गया हैं।

काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल की डायरेक्टर बृंदा मिलर कहती हैं कि ' मुम्बई में काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल अपने निर्धारित तारीख पर और वादे को पूरा करने के लिए तैयार हैं । इस 23 वें साल में हम कला और संस्कृत के इस बेजोड़ संगम को सबसे उत्कृष्ट रूप में मनाएंगे।

हमारे साथी और सहयोगी ,एक दूसरे का हाथ थामे हमारे साथ उसी जज्बे के साथ वापसी कर रहे हैं कि इस बार महोत्सव का आगाज और उसका संचालन सबसे ज्यादा धमाकेदार होगा । ज्यादा भीड़ से बचने के लिए और कोरोना प्रोटोकॉल का पालन करते हुए हमारा ज्यादातर फोकस एरियल इंस्टालेशन पर होगा ताकि ग्राउंड एक्टिविटी कम हो।

 साथ ही, हमारे स्टॉल वर्चुअल हैं, जिसमें काला घोड़ा आर्ट कार्ट (KGAK) भागीदारी और खरीद दोनों के मामले में दुनिया के लिए बाज़ार खोल रहा है।

और निश्चित रूप से, आर्ट कार्ट 10 दिसंबर से शुरू होकर पूरे साल खुला रहता है। हम उम्मीद कर रहे हैं कि हर कोई हमारे लौकिक डार्क हॉर्स में शामिल होगा, जिसने उड़ान की अवधारणा के साथ पंख ले लिए हैं, जो 2022 में हमारे वैश्विक पदचिह्न को मजबूत करेगा।"

 तो चले और समर्थन करे यहां 22 साल पुराने प्रतिष्ठित महोत्सव को ,जो जीवन के सभी क्षेत्रों से आधा मिलियन से अधिक लोगों को आकर्षित करता है और जिसका विकास आपसी सहयोग, बल और शक्ति से होता हैं।

Kala Ghoda Art Kart (KGAK) from December 10, 2021 to Nov 30, 2022

KGAF’s Kala Ghoda Art Kart promises artisans a yearly global platform to help them beat pandemic loss

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) is back this February, and the Black Horse is a hi-flier with the theme Udaan. The celebration is as much about experiencing art as it is about playing patron to them. This year, in a bid to boost the economic recovery of the pandemic-affected local artisans and craftsmen, the Kala Ghoda Art Festival has come up with The Kala Ghoda Art Kart (KGAK) from December 10, 2021 to Nov 30, 2022.

A specially curated online marketplace by the Kala Ghoda Association, the aim is to bridge the gap between communities and small-scale craftsmen producing authentic art spread across India. “Our endeavour through the Art Kart, is to bring the unique stories and creations of the craftspeople to the fore. The Kala Ghoda Art Kart will run through the year, and will not limit itself to just the nine days of February when the art precinct converts into a vibrant artistic haven,” says Brinda Miller, Hon Chairperson, Kala Ghoda Association.

Kala Ghoda Art Kart will have a range of stalls offer everything from cloth jewellery to pet scarves, Shirts and knickknacks for the home, made by India’s skilled yet oft-forgotten craftsmen. From the total of 500+ applicants, a rich group of gifted, eclectic folk artists from across the country, the selected 50+ will showcase their work at Kala Ghoda Art Kart. “Many of the stalls exhibitors on the site are exclusive and from different states of India. We incline toward craftsmans and designers over enormous retailers, and look for eco-friendliness and contemporary utility value in the collections, with a focus on traditional Indian art styles,” avers Brinda Miller.

So all the visitors will have intricately hand-embroidered footwear from Hisar in Haryana, sarees print made from dry leaves, bags from plastic waste in Ahmedabad, and wind chimes and lamps made from dried bottle gourd and paper in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh to name a few.

Som this year, we get to see on a global platform, individuals and collectives that still retain the traditional weave and utilize conventional expressions, plans and artwork in more current utilitarian organizations that are made more appropriate for present day metropolitan living.

“Green and climate/animal amicable associations are additionally urged to display. We at KGAK are continually able to help the individuals who help we all in improving this world a spot,” concludes Brinda Miller.

साल 2022 में हैं एक्ट्रेस दिव्या दत्ता का हैं ये खास एजेंडा! परफेक्ट अचीवर अवार्ड पर बताई ये बात

बॉलीवुड की  बोल्ड ,और बिंदास अदाकारा, दिव्या दत्ता । जिनके अदाकारी की तूती तो मायानगरी में बोलती है ही साथ ही किसी भी विषय पर बेबांकी से दिए गए उनके विचार सुर्खिया भी बटोरते हैं। दिव्या दत्ता का कद भले ही छोटा हो लेकिन उनके अभिनय की लंबाई आसमाँ से ऊंची हैं। ऐसा कोई अवार्ड नही जो मिस दत्ता से अन्छुआ हो।

हाल ही में दिव्या को आइकोनिक परफेक्ट वर्सटाइल एचीवर का अवार्ड दिया गया। ये अवार्ड दिव्या को इंडस्ट्री में उनके अमूल्य सहयोग और महिला शक्ति को उजागर करने के लिए दिया गया । परफेक्ट मैगज़ीन की एडिटर डॉ. खुशी गुरुभाई कहती हैं कि " हम हमेशा से उन महिलाओं को सलाम करते हैं जो बड़ी ही निर्भीकता से महिला सशक्तिकरण की बात करती हैं और समाज में बेबांकी से अपनी बात रखती हैं। जब हमने दिव्या के सपोर्टिंग एक्ट्रेस कहे जानेवाले उनके स्टेटमेंट को पढ़ा तब मैं इनकी दिलेरी मान गयी " 

हाल ही में दिव्या ने उन्हें सपोर्टिंग एक्ट्रेस बुलाये जाने की तीखी आलोचना की थी उन्होंने कहा था कि उन्हें वर्सटाइल एक्ट्रेस कहे न कि सपोर्टिंग । 

इस अवार्ड फंक्शन में दिव्या ने साल 2022 में उनके खास एजेंडे के बारे में बात की । दिव्या ने कहा कि " मेरी आनेवाली फिल्में दिबाकर बनर्जी की 'तीस ' हैं। डायरेक्टर उमेश शुक्ला की 'आंख मिचौली ' , कंगना रानौत की 'धाकड़ ' और 'शर्मा जी बेटी'. 

इसके अलावा दिव्या ने बताया कि बहुत ही जल्द वो एक बड़े ओटीटी प्लेटफार्म के लिए शो कर रही हैं । उनके पास 3 शार्ट फिल्में हैं और वह एक इंटरनेशनल फिल्म भी कर रही हैं। इसके अलावा दिव्या की शार्ट फिल्म 'शीर खुरमा' काफी फेस्टिवल्स में धूम मचा रही हैं। यू कहे कि आनेवाला साल दिव्या दत्ता के लिए और उनके चाहनेवालों के लिए ढेर सारी सौगात लेकर आ रहा हैं।

Esha Deol bags Iconic Perfect Achiever Actor-Producer Award

Actor Esha Deol Takhtani, who has proved her mettle of being the chip off the old block  became producer this year with  short film Ek Dua where she was the lead actor as well.

This besides her latest web show on Hotstar titled Rudra: The Edge of Darkness, alongside Ajay Devgn. While the web show is slated to release in early 2022, Esha has bagged the Iconic Perfect Achievers' Award as Actor-Producer for her award-winning performance in Ek Dua.

Says Dr Khooshi Gurubhai, Editor, Perfect Woman Magazine, the driving force behind the awards, "Esha chose a film that brought to light the evils of gender discrimination and skewed gender dynamics that affect Indian families. We are proud of her as an actor, and more proud that she chose such a subject. She truly deserves this award."

More power to Esha!

Rupali Suri lauded for her performance in Dad, Hold My Hand

Miss India Tourism 2016 - 2nd Runner-up Rupali Suri is making waves globally. Her feature film with Ratna Pathak Shah and Denzil Smith, Dad - Hold My Hand, is being lauded in various parts of the world. A beautiful story about two women who form a unique bond while dealing with the same circumstance in life, this film sees Rupali essay a character who endures everything with a smile. “It is a very beautiful story,” says an emotional Rupali, adding, “I loved the character. As actors, we have to keep a smiling face even if we are going through pain in our lives. I sort of relate to the character in every sense. Working with a veteran actor like Ratna Pathak Shah was such an enriching experience. You learn so much in a matter of a month when you shoot with her. I feel blessed.”

The film is entirely shot in London and features a young NRI who seeks his alienated father and in the process, deserts the woman he loves (Rupali Suri) -- just like his father abandoned his mother (Ratna Pathak Shah).

Currently, Rupali is also working on an interesting film with another veteran actor. The role is diametrically different from the previous one.

Rupali Suri lauded for her performance in Dad, Hold My Hand

Miss India Tourism 2016 - 2nd Runner-up Rupali Suri is making waves globally. Her feature film with Ratna Pathak Shah and Denzil Smith, Dad - Hold My Hand, is being lauded in various parts of the world. A beautiful story about two women who form a unique bond while dealing with the same circumstance in life, this film sees Rupali essay a character who endures everything with a smile. “It is a very beautiful story,” says an emotional Rupali, adding, “I loved the character. As actors, we have to keep a smiling face even if we are going through pain in our lives. I sort of relate to the character in every sense. Working with a veteran actor like Ratna Pathak Shah was such an enriching experience. You learn so much in a matter of a month when you shoot with her. I feel blessed.”

The film is entirely shot in London and features a young NRI who seeks his alienated father and in the process, deserts the woman he loves (Rupali Suri) -- just like his father abandoned his mother (Ratna Pathak Shah).

Currently, Rupali is also working on an interesting film with another veteran actor. The role is diametrically different from the previous one.

Rupali Suri with Rishi Darda at the Lokmat Style Awards

 

Noted activist- Geet S Thakkar is National Vice President, Republican Film and TV Association

 

Noted activist- journalist Dr Geet S Thakkar has been appointed as the National Vice President of Republican Film and TV Association,
Mumbai, at the hands of Union Minister, Ramdas Athawale.  
Geet S Thakkar who is also the Chief Editor of Perfect Woman magazine, and one of the driving forces behind the “Perfect Achiever Awards”, expressed happiness over her selection.  She spoke of her desire to further her work in the interest of exploited women, labourers and artistes in the film industry.   Hon Minister Ramdas Athawale wished her a bright future. There is an atmosphere of happiness among the workers on Dr. Geet S. Thakkar's entry into the party. Those present at the induction event included Kishore Masoom, Rajendra Jadhav, Dr. Santosh Pandey, Suresh Gudse, Ghanshyam Chirankar  among others.

Kabir Bedi braves eight hour car ride to star in The Jangipur Trial

Sandokan aka Kabir Bedi Returns yet again. This time as Royalty  in The Jangipur Trial. An amazing fim with ensemble cast, it took the magical call of creative producer Amit Behl and the intricate tapestry of a crime thriller woven by director Debaditya Bandopadhyay that made Kabir Bedi say an instant 'Yes' to The Jangipur Trial over a phone narration.

It is not just that. Kabir Bedi actually took the earliest flight the following day to the city of joy that is Kolkata, braved  an eight hour road travel that is as rustic and bumpy as can be, freshened and reached the shoot the same day, looking as dashing  (read ravishing) as ever!

The unit had already got his costumes in place and in the rural locale, there was still a vanity to welcome the enthusiastic actor.

"I simply love the story, the plot and the ensemble cast. It is a give and take of seasoned actors  that takes film to another level," reasons Bedi.

We are amazed by the relentless dedication of this amazing 75-year-young actor whose career has spanned three continents covering India, the United States and  Italy among other European countries in through film, television and theatre. With nearly 150 films and international TV series including Sandokan, Knight Rider, Dynasty, Bold And The Beautiful, Highlander and the immortal Octopussy under his belt, it is fascinating that Kabir Bedi still craves for the creative high with every new project.

Looks like we just spelt out the secret of this timeless hunk's success proving there is much much more to the rise and rise  of Kabir Bedi that his eternal killer looks!

Talking of Kabir Bedi's latest love, The Jangipur Trial relives the golden age of Cinema when single screen theatres were plenty and "Black" meant theatre tickets being sold for a premium. The   Crime thriller also marks the comeback and Hindi debut of three times Sitting MP and Superstar Satabdi Roy.

Starring Kabir Bedi, Zakir Hussain, Javed Jaffery, Vrajesh Hirjee, Kannan Arunachalam, Amit Behl, Ishteyak Khan, Sushil Pandey, Ravi Jhankal, Jay Upadhayay, Deepak Qazir, Samikssha Batnagar, Chirag Vora, Rajesh Khattar & Satabdi Roy, The Jangipur Trial is directed by Debaditya Bandopadhyay, written by Debaditya Bandopadhyay, Sunil Munshi and Deepanjan Suranjan Chanda, has Vikram Anand as the DOP, Creative Producer: Amit Behl, and is produced by Outline Expressions.

The film is being shot in the virgin, unseen locations of Berhampore, Murshidabad, Azimganj and Moregaon besides Jangipur.

Pyarelal Sharma, Mala Sinha, Prem Chopra, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Raut felicitated With Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards

Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan felicitated legends from the field of music, drama, art and social work with the prestigious Deenanath Mangeshkar Award and other awards of the Trust on Wednesday, November, 24, 2021 at Deenanath Mangeshkar Natyagriha, Vile Parle, Mumbai.

This year, the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award (Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar) for music and art was conferred upon the legendary Pyarelal Sharma for his dedicated service to the Indian Music and Cine industry while veteran songstress Usha Mangeshkar was felicitated with the Deenanath Puraskar for her contribution to music. The Deenanath Vishesh Puraskar was awarded to veteran singer-composer Meena Mangeshkar-Khadikar for her contribution to music and Prem Chopra for his dedicated services in the field of Cinema.

Indian and Marathi Regional veteran actor Nana Patekar received a well-deserved Deenanath Vishesh Puraskar for his life-long service to theatre and cinema while MP, Rajya Sabha and Editor of Saamana, Sanjay Raut was felicitated for his dedicated service in the field of editorial.

Mala Sinha was awarded with the same for her dedicated service in the field of Cinema. The Vagvilasini Puraskar for Literature was awarded to Santosh Anand for his dedicated service in the field of literary arts while poetess Neeraja was recognized for her contribution to Poetry and Literature. Dr Pratit Samdani, Dr Rajeev Sharma, Dr Janardan Nimbolkar, Dr Ashwin Mehta, Dr Nishit Shah and Dr Sameer Jog were felicitated for their dedicated services in the field of medicine and healthcare.

“In memory of Master Deenanathji, whose monumental contributions as singer, musician and stage artistes have been an inspiration to the people of Maharashtra and India, the Mangeshkar family organises the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan Awards to honour legends. We are glad that we have the love and support of the masses.” echoed Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Usha Mangeshkar.

Established and nurtured by the Mangeshkar family for the last 31 years, the Pune based registered public charitable trust organizes the coveted award function on 24th April i.e. memorial day of Master Deenanath Mangeshkar. However, the function for the last two years on 24th April, 2020 and 24th April, 2021 could not be possible due to worldwide pandemic, so the Mangeshkar family decided to felicitate this on Wednesday, November, 24, 2021 this year.

The award function ceremony was followed by an entertaining musical  performed by Dr Rahul Deshpande, the Master of Ceremonies was  Harish Bhimani. The event was presided by Rajiv Khandekar, Executive Editor, ABP Majha.

The 79th Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Punyatithi was jointly organised by Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan and Avinash Prabhavalkar of Hridayesh Arts.

The Jangipur Trial Marks Satabdi Roy’s Comeback & Debut Hindi Film, Brings Best Of Talent Together

The Jangipur Trial, Satabdi Roy’s debut Hindi film, incidentally also marking her comeback to the cineverse, brings together the best of talents in a humane story based on true events. The thrilling ensemble is looking forward to doing cinematic justice to the historic event that shook the State as well as the Nation!

In a casting coup of sorts, creative producer Amit Behl and director Debaditya Bandopadhyay have brought together the best of talents in a thrilling drama that seeks its inspiration from real life and unravels a mystery turning back the pages of time.

Reliving the golden age of Cinema when single screen theatres were plenty and everyone would flock to the box offices in order to get their tickets, either conventionally or through ‘black’, the Jangipur Trial takes us through the journey of a murder investigation worthy of the ensemble cast. It also marks the comeback and Hindi debut of three times Sitting MP and Superstar Satabdi Roy.

Shot in the virgin locales, The Jangipur Trial also explores the unseen locations of Berhampore, Murshidabad, Azimganj and Moregaon.

Starring Kabir Bedi, Zakir Hussain, Javed Jaffery, Vrajesh Hirjee, Kannan Arunachalam, Amit Behl, Ishteyak Khan, Sushil Pandey, Ravi Jhankal, Jay Upadhayay, Deepak Qazir, Samikssha Batnagar, Chirag Vora, Rajesh Khattar & Satabdi Roy, The Jangipur Trial is directed by Debaditya Bandopadhyay, written by Debaditya Bandopadhyay, Sunil Munshi and Deepanjan Suranjan Chanda, has Vikram Anand as the DOP, Creative Producer: Amit Behl, and is produced by Outline Expressions.

The cast and crew celebrated the coming together and launch of the film with a cake cutting on the set itself. Check out the adjacent pictures!

CINTAA & CAWT Committees Express Gratitude For MCGM Support

The Executive Committee of Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) along with trustees of Cine Artistes’ Welfare Trust (CAWT) visited the MCGM HQ to express their  gratitude to MCGM Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal  for his support and guidance to help acquire the Occupancy Certificate (OC) for the CINTAA Tower, Andheri West.
Present at the meeting were SVP Manoj Joshi,  Treasurer Abhay Bhargav, Hetal Parmar and Tej Sapru of CINTAA along with Johnny Lever,  Ms. Priti Sapru and Secretary J D Tiwari of CAWT.

CINTAA & CAWT Committees Express Gratitude For MCGM Support

The Executive Committee of Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) along with trustees of Cine Artistes’ Welfare Trust (CAWT) visited the MCGM HQ to express their  gratitude to MCGM Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal  for his support and guidance to help acquire the Occupancy Certificate (OC) for the CINTAA Tower, Andheri West.
Present at the meeting were SVP Manoj Joshi,  Treasurer Abhay Bhargav, Hetal Parmar and Tej Sapru of CINTAA along with Johnny Lever,  Ms. Priti Sapru and Secretary J D Tiwari of CAWT.

CM Uddhav Thackeray To Felicitate Pyarelal Sharma, Prem Chopra, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Raut With Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards

Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan is all set to felicitate legends from the field of music, drama, art and social work with the prestigious Deenanath Award and other awards of the Trust on Wednesday, November, 24,2021 at Deenanath Mangeshkar Natyagriha, Vile- Parle, Mumbai where Hon. Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Uddhav Thackeray will preside over the function and the awards will be felicitated by his hands to the awardees.

This year, the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award (Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar) for music and art has been conferred upon the legendary Pyarelal Sharma for his dedicated service to the Indian Music and Cine industry while veteran songstress Usha Mangeshkar will be felicitated with the Deenanath Puraskar for her contribution to music. The Deenanath ‘Vishesh Puraskar’ will be awarded to veteran singer-composer Meena Mangeshkar-Khadikar for her contribution to music and Prem Chopra for his dedicated services in the field of Cinema.

Indian and Marathi Regional veteran actor Nana Patekar will receive a well-deserved Master Deenanath Vishesh Puraskar for his life-long service to theatre and cinema while MP –Rajya Sabha and Editor of Saamana, Sanjay Raut, will also be felicitated for his dedicated service in the field of editorial.

Mala Sinha will also awarded with the same for her dedicated service in the field of Cinema. The Vagvilasini Puraskar for Literature will be awarded to Santosh Anand for his dedicated service in the field of literary arts while Kavyitri Neeraja will be recognized for her contribution to Poetry and Literature. Dr Pratit Samdani, Dr Rajeev Sharma, Dr Janardan Nimbolkar, Dr Ashwin Mehta, Dr Nishit Shah and Dr Sameer Jog will be felicitated for his dedicated services in the field of medicine and healthcare.

“In memory of Master Deenanathji, whose monumental contributions as singer, musician and stage artiste have been an inspiration to the people of Maharashtra and India, the Mangeshkar family organises the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan Awards to honour legends. We are glad that we have the love and support of the masses.” echoed Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Usha Mangeshkar.

Established and nurtured by the Mangeshkar family for the last 31 years, the Pune based registered public charitable trust organizes the coveted award function on 24th April i.e. memorial day of Master Deenanath Mangeshkar. However, the function for the last two years on 24th April,2020 and 24th April,2021 could not be possible due to worldwide pandemic, so the Mangeshkar family decided to felicitate this on Wednesday, November, 24,2021 this year.

Organised by Hridayesh Arts, the award function ceremony will be followed by an entertaining musical that will be performed by Dr. Rahul Deshpande. The 79th Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Punyatithi is being jointly organised by Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Prathishthan and Hridayesh Arts.

Actor Prabhudeva embarks on 'Journey' with Anjum Rizvi-Ashish Dubey

Prabhudeva is wearing his acting hat once again. The selective Actor-Director will be seen in an intense new avatar in the film 'Journey', Written and Directed by Ashish Kumar Dubey, and produced by Anjum Rizvi and Ashish Dubey, under the banners Anjum Rizvi Film Co, Mad Films Entertainment  and Stag Films Entertainment, the principal shoot of Journey begins in mid 2022 and will be shot extensively in Agra and Europe.

Here is looking forward to this foot-tapping albeit emotionally intense romantic entertainer.

Pooja Bhalekar

I started my journey of martial arts from school time as I was never particularly interested in studies and always looked only towards sports activities

I started off with Yoga and then my interest shifted on to being an athlete, 100 meters’ sprint, high jump, 400 meters hurdles being my forte.

One day i saw some guys practicing kicks and punches, wearing white uniforms and i I got to know that it's a form of martial arts called Taekwondo. . I had an instinctive feeling that this is what my true calling was I i told my family about my decision and especially my mother was really supportive and my martial arts journey kick started.

Yoga helped me with my flexibility whereas my athletic background helped me with my endurance and strength and within a few years i got many recognitions in Taekwondo competitions

Was just focusing on my training day after day and year after year, when one day I got a call from Ram Gopal Varma, who somehow found out about me to ask if i could come to Mumbai to meet him.

That one meeting with him changed my life and made it take a very different turn... RGV is obsessed with Bruce Lee and his philosophy and through Rgv’s understanding of him. I too got hooked onto BRUCE LEE and started learning the particular fighting style of Bruce Lee called JEET KUNE DO to prepare myself for my role in LADKI

No one in the world, ever can be BRUCE LEE but I am thrilled with the opportunity of getting to do the role of BRUCE LEE’S biggest fan in my debut film LADKI

As Bruce Lee himself said, we are all here for a short time in life and the best times of our lives are even more shorter ..Being wise is not only for one to live one’s life in the best way possible, but it is also to live it in a way, what you yourself think is best for you.

It is impossible that any of us can satisfy everyone else around us and actually in the process of trying to do that is, when you will lose your own individuality and your uniqueness.

I consider my body and my fighting skills as my most valued possessions along with my dedication and my perseverance

All these I take them as God or nature given attributes and i worked very hard on making them my strengths.

First time ever on screen, I am getting an opportunity to show my body not just as a sensual female body but in a power equation as much as male action stars like Tiger Shroff, Hrithik Roshan etc and here I have an opportunity to make a style statement on behalf of all like-minded women  

I believe that a woman’s ultimate weapon is being a woman and that includes her sensual quotient and that also is a truest example for the ultimate woman empowerment

Woman empowerment is not about equal opportunities for a woman at work, but it’s also about treating her sensuality with respect and give it it’s due respect.

Through my photos, videos, songs and films, I want to push the limits of my capacity to make powerful weapons out of every part of mine whether it’s my body or my spirit or my skills or my sensuality by applying an intense but extremely disciplined determination.

Lastly I quote the legend himself

“No Limit Should Be Your Limit “

                                          Bruce Lee

Any more details about me, you can visit my website poojabhalekar.com

इंडो-चायनीज प्रॉडक्शनच्या लड़की- एन्टर द गर्ल ड्रॅगन’चा ट्रेलर रिलीज ब्रूस लीला राम गोपाल वर्मांची अनोखी आदरांजली

यशस्वी चित्रपट निर्माते राम गोपाल वर्मा इंडो-चायनीज प्रॉडक्शनसह त्यांच्या सर्वात महत्वाकांक्षी आणि त्यांच्या कारकिर्दीतील सगळ्यात महागड्या  ‘लड़की: एन्टर द गर्ल ड्रॅगन’ या चित्रपटाने पुन्हा प्रेक्षकांसमोर येत आहेत.

भारत आणि चीनमध्ये गलवान संघर्ष झाल्यानंतर चीनमध्ये प्रदर्शित होणारा हा पहिला भारतीय चित्रपट असणार आहे. ‘लड़की: एन्टर द गर्ल ड्रॅगन’ या मार्शल आर्ट्सवर आधारित सिनेमाने भारत आणि चीनला पुन्हा एकत्र आणल्याचाच हा पुरावा आहे.

RGV आरजीव्ही नावाने ओळखल्या जाणाऱ्या रामगोपाल वर्मा चीनची ग्रेट वॉल पार करणारा पहिला भारतीय निर्माता ठरला आहे. सीमेच्या पलीकडे चीनमध्ये आणि आपला भारतातही तो त्याचा हा नवा चित्रपट ‘लड़की: एन्टर द गर्ल ड्रॅगन’ रिलीज करणार आहे. आज त्यांनी त्यांच्या अधिकृत यूट्यूबवर चॅनेलवर या सिनेमाचा हिंदी आणि चीनी भाषेत ट्रेलर रिलीज केला. त्यांच्या या ट्रेलरला प्रेक्षक आणि बॉलिवूडमधील सगळ्यांचा प्रचंड प्रतिसाद मिळत आहे.

"सरकार हा जसा हॉलिवूडच्या सुपरहिट गॉडफादर सिनेमाला माझी श्रद्धांजली होती, तसाच पूजा भालेकर अभिनीत ‘लड़की- एंटर द गर्ल ड्रॅगन’ हा माझा ब्रूस लीला श्रद्धांजली आहे.” असे सिनेमाचा ट्रेलर रिलीज करताना रामगोपाल वर्मा यांनी म्हटले.

मार्शल आर्ट्सवर आधारित या सिनेमाने भारत आणि चीन पुन्हा एकत्र आले आहेत. या दोन्ही देशांमध्ये गलवान संघर्षानंतर चीनमध्ये रिलीज होणारा ‘लड़की- एंटर द गर्ल ड्रॅगन’ हा पहिला भारतीय चित्रपट असेल.

आर्टसी मीडिया आणि चायनीज प्रोडक्शन कंपनी बिग पीपल द्वारे निर्मित,  ‘लड़की- एंटर द गर्ल ड्रॅगन’ हा इंडो चायनीज कंपन्यांची सहनिर्मिती असलेला सिनेमा आहे. याचे शूटिंग मुंबई, गोवा आणि चीनमध्ये झाले आहे.

Trailer Link: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-v1HO4JiWY

Hema Malini inaugurates BMC’s Be A Tree Parent MEGA Vriksha campaign

The recent cyclone Tauktae has battered the green cover of Mumbai, with 2363 trees being uprooted and innumerable others losing their branches. A survey revealed that 70 per cent of the trees lost were non-native species.

After studying the local agro-climatic conditions, including soil quality, humid weather, the BMC prepared a list of 41 native trees that can be planted in Mumbai and are part of the trees in the Konkan belt. These are Wad, Pimpal, Umber, Kanchan, Kadamba, Gunj, Palas, Nim, Mahogany, Moh, Bahawa, Sag, Arjun, Ain, Kinjal, Sita Ashok, Undal, Nagkeshar, Champa, Shivan, Shirish, Karanj, Bakul, Bell, Taman, Hirda, Behda, Coconut, Amla, Khair, Tetu, Mango, Putranjiva, Wild Almond, Bibba, Parijatak, Rita, Sandalwood, Phanas and Chafa among others.

On the eve of World Environment Day, The BMC’s K West Ward Asst Commissioner Mr. Vishvas Mote along with Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation is starting ‘Be A Tree Parent - Adopt A Fallen Tree Pit’ Campaign to involve societies and residents to adopt one of the 348 fallen tree locations in K West Ward and re-plant the same with an identified fast growing tree species.

Keeping in mind the above and to restore green cover, Asst Commissioner Vishvas Mote avers: “The aim of this campaign is to involve citizens and societies to adopt and take care of a tree at the location of a fallen tree, that will be planted in consultation with the Garden department. It also aims to create awareness among citizens about different native species of trees, their blooming seasons and growth patterns and to build a sense for ownership among residents for green cover in the city.”

Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Founder, Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation, “The trees we are planting in conjunction with the Garden department of BMC include flowering plants tamhan, jamun, badam and such other native species. We have water levels that are high. Hence the roots do not go very deep in search of water, which is why we think it best to grow species that do not grow above 30 feet. We are requesting the locals to become a tree parent and adopt the trees. Any guidance or help they need at any time, we are there to handhold them. Vishvas Mote ji has always been in the fore for causes that protect environment. We are very glad we can involve community to protect our greens. Our future depends on the green footprints we leave behind.”

The inauguration of this campaign will be at 11 AM by planting a Tamhan plant at a pit where a 45 foot tree once stood, by the hands of Hon MP Smt Hema Malini ji along with Local Councilor Smt. Renu Hansraj, Asst. Commisioner MCGM K-West Ward Shri Vishvas Mote, Anusha Srinivasan Iyer of Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation and Shaan Lalwani of Vriksha and Nodal Officer of Adopt A Fallen Tree Pit Shri Yogendra Kachhawa and Municipal Staff of K-West Ward.

"Each of us must strive to preserve our environment. Our lives are intertwined with Mother Earth and it is our duty to save her. Adopting a Tree is one step in that direction," averred Hema Malini as she launched the campaign.

Abhishek Bachchan Adopts Tree With Saniya Saiyad, Vishwas Mote & Anusha Srinivasan Iyer

BMC’s MEGA Vriksha campaign is proving to be a mega success with more and more citizens coming forward to clear the city’s lungs.

Actor Abhishek Bachchan who joined in by becoming the tree guardian of a Neem Plant, confessed his passion for gardening and expressed his ‘civic duty’ to plant more trees. Holding a Tulsi plant, gifted to him by Vishwas Mote – Asst Comm, BMC, singer Saniya Saiyad and Anusha Srinivasan Iyer of Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation, Abhishek spoke of how each citizen should plant and adopt trees.

Vishvas Mote added that it would be a great inspiration to see Abhishek, who walked a good ten minutes to reach the tree he was to plant, watch the tree grow, as he cycled past it everyday.

Saniya Saiyad spoke of how she felt honoured and privileged to be part of a movement that will transform the city into an oxygen belt, something that is the need of the hour. Anusha Srinivasan Iyer spoke of how this movement was attracting more and more citizens and role-models everyday and the process to make the city green was growing from strength to strength.  

Abhishek Bachchan, with his participation, became the latest celebrity to join Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha, Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor,  Sonakshi Sinha, Poonam Sinha, Saniya Saiyad, Ranvir Shorey and son Haroon Shorey, Amit Behl, Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka, Ashnoor Kaur, Advait Mote and MLA Shri Ameet Satam who are all proud tree parents!

World Environment Day 2021 marked the start of BMC’s ‘Be A Tree Parent' MEGA Vriksha Campaign. Instituted by the K West Ward Asst Commissioner Mr. Vishvas Mote, along with Anusha Srinivasan Iyer of Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation and Vriksha Nursery, the campaign involves and encourages societies and residents to adopt tree pits from the 348 Mumbai locations where trees had fallen in the K West Ward, post Cyclone Tauktae, and replant identified, fast-growing native tree species in those locations.

"Vishwas Mote, Asst Commissioner K West Ward is a visionary. It is thanks to his efforts, that we, at Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation, are helping make the vital difference of making our ward get back its lost green glory. The celeb participation and the ever-willing citizen support, as well as that of the police who are willingly planting trees, strengthen our resolve," expressed Anusha Srinivasan Iyer.

Anupam Kher joins BMC’s 'Be A Tree Parent' MEGA Vriksha Campaign

Actor Anupam Kher planted trees, expressed solidarity and set an example to citizens by becoming a tree parent. With this move, he became the latest celebrity to join Hon. MP Smt. Hema Malini, Ranvir Shorey and son Haroon Shorey, Anil Kapoor, Amit Behl, Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka, Saniya Saiyad, Ashnoor Kaur, Advait Mote and MLA Shri Ameet Satam who are all proud tree parents!

World Environment Day 2021 marked the start of BMC’s ‘Be A Tree Parent' MEGA Vriksha Campaign. Instituted by the K West Ward Asst Commissioner Mr. Vishvas Mote, along with Anusha Srinivasan Iyer of Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation and Vriksha Nursery, the campaign involves and encourages societies and residents to adopt tree pits from the 348 Mumbai locations where trees had fallen in the K West Ward, post Cyclone Tauktae, and replant identified, fast-growing native tree species in those locations.

"I would like to stand next to this tree we planted and get my photo clicked today. As fifty years from now, when this tree is in its full splendour, it will make me very proud. I am here to motivate those who are making the difference. The BMC who is initiating this much-needed move, organisations like MEGA and Anusha Iyer, and the citizens who are taking this movement forward by adopting trees. We must plant at least a thousand trees in this area to make up for those we lost. If you need me anywhere, anytime to plant a tree, I will always be there," enthused Anupam Kher.

Added singer-entrepreneur Saniya Saiyad, "I feel very privileged to be a part of this movement where we strive for a greener planet. I am grateful that Anupam ji, the BMC and Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation have enabled me to leave behind greener footprints."

"Vishwas Mote, Asst Commissioner K West Ward is a visionary. It is thanks to his efforts, that we, at Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation, are helping make the vital difference of making our ward get back its lost green glory. The celeb participation and the ever-willing citizen support, as well as that of the police who are willingly planting trees, strengthen our resolve," expressed Anusha Srinivasan Iyer.

The campaign has also seen active participation from police personnel and citizens alike. And the numbers seem to only be growing. Check out the adjacent pictures! 

Singer Saniya Saiyad recreates Tujhse Naaraz Nahi Zindagi as an ode to environment

 

Singer Saniya Saiyad is recreating Tujhse Naaraz Nahi Zindagi as an ode to environment on the eve of World Environment Day as she took.it upon herself to.plant trees to save Mother Earth.

The original sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar composed by RD Burman with lyrics by Gulzar seems to echo with the state of trees and plants today. We need to preserve our environment as our future depends on it," echoes Saniya.
However, there will be no change in the vocal style. "I have grown up on Lata Ji's voice. She is my idol.i am also paying a humble tribute to Lata ji with my rendition and I hope she will.hear and love it," says Saniya. "I chose this song as it has the power to inspire millions."

Anil Kapoor, Amit Behl, Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka, Saniya Saiyad, Ashnoor Kaur, Anusha Srinivasan Iyer kick off BMC’S Be A Tree Parent MEGA Vriksha Campaign on World Environment Day

 

This World Environment Day, the trees at K West Ward, Mumbai saw the BMC breathing new life into them. Asst Commissioner Mr. Vishvas Mote along with Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation has started ‘Be A Tree Parent - Adopt A Fallen Tree Pit’ Campaign to involve societies and residents to adopt one of the 348 fallen tree locations in K West Ward and re-plant the same with an identified fast growing tree species.

The move comes in the wake of Cyclone Tauktae’s damage to the green cover of Mumbai, with 2363 trees being uprooted and innumerable others losing their branches.

Involving celebs who expressed their desire to motivate the masses, Mote, along with Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, the founder of Make Earth Green Again Foundation and Shaan Lalwani of Vriksha Nursery, organised a simple yet effective tree plantation act at three locations in JVPD Scheme at the hands of actors Anil Kapoor, Amit Behl and Ashnoor Kaur, along with philanthropist Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka and singer-entrepreneur Saniya Saiyad and Paramjit Singh Ghai of JVPD Coop Housing Association. The trees planted were the indigenous Nagkeshar, Sita Ashok, Tamhan and Undal trees.

Said Anil Kapoor, “Trees are a part of my life. The trees that fell due to the cyclone were right outside my house and I have adopted them. I am glad that Vishvas Mote ji, Asst Commissioner BMC has taken this initiative to replant the trees by garnering people’s support in coming forward to adopting the tree pits.”

Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka assured that he would ensure green footprints, Ashnoor Kaur promised to personally plant at least a tree a month and spread the word among her fans, Amit Behl said that he would use the CINTAA social media handles to ensure that more trees are brought to life, safeguarding the city’s green cover. Saniya Saiyad confessed that she had already started planting more than five trees a day since she started off with the campaign.

Added Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, “We are glad that the BMC initiative is bringing forth public support from throughout the city and people are willing to adopt trees and be tree parents. We have citizen’s groups planting trees aided by the BMC. We have young kids like Haroon Ranvir Shorey and Advait Mote who are adopting trees and taking on the responsibility of becoming tree parents of today and guardians of the green of tomorrow. This spells the blooming future for the Tree Parent Project.”

 

Ranvir Shorey with son Haroon Shorey, Singer-Entrepreneur Saniya Saiyad take forward BMC’s Be A Tree Parent MEGA Vriksha Campaign

 

On the eve of World Environment Day, the BMC’s K West Ward Asst Commissioner Mr. Vishvas Mote along with Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation is starting ‘Be A Tree Parent - Adopt A Fallen Tree Pit’ Campaign to involve societies and residents to adopt one of the 348 fallen tree locations in K West Ward and re-plant the same with an identified fast growing tree species.

The move comes in the wake of Cyclone Tauktae’s damage to the green cover of Mumbai, with 2363 trees being uprooted and innumerable others losing their branches.

 
Involving celebs who expressed their desire to motivate the masses, Mote, along with Make Earth Green Again Foundation and Vriksha Nursery, organised a simple yet effective tree plantation act at the hands of renowned actor Ranvir Shorey with son Haroon Shorey and singer-entrepreneur Saniya Saiyad by planting a Sita Ashok (Saraca asoca) tree at the pit where a Wad tree stood along with Local Councilor Smt. Pratima Tai Khopade, Asst. Commisioner MCGM K-West Ward Shri Vishvas Mote, Anusha Srinivasan Iyer of Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation and Shaan Lalwani of Vruksha and Nodal Officer of Adopt A Fallen Tree Pit Shri Yogendra Kachhawa and Municipal Staff of K-West Ward.

 

“After the inauguration at the hands of Hon MP Hema Maliniji, a lot of local citizens have expressed their desire to become tree parents. lt is indeed a great feeling to have citizens’ support in restoring our Ward's green cover," enthused Vishvas Mote.

"Trees are the lungs of the earth. They help our planet breathe by turning carbon dioxide into oxygen, besides being the planet's air conditioning system. It is indeed a great move by the BMC Asst Commissioner Vishvas Mote to involve citizens in the civic body's move to adopt a tree planted at each place a tree fell during the Cyclone Tauktae," added Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Founder, Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation.

“I was quite sad to see this big old tree succumb to the cyclone, so I’m very happy that the authorities are planting another one,” said Ranvir Shorey.

Saniya Saiyad expressed, “I am elated that the BMC is stressing on the importance of planting native plants, and today I am actually joining the league of those who plant native plant species. Indigenous trees require less water, and by planting them we are actually doing the surrounding wildlife a favour.”