Ajivasan's ACT with Suresh Wadkar, Padma Wadkar, Sonu Nigam, Vijay Prakash et al explores art, commerce and technology of music Ajivasan ACT takes music to newer heights

Suresh Wadkar’s Ajivasan Music Academy has taken a new initiative to spread awareness and knowledge around Music. The idea is to get music lovers to hear from various music professionals about their journey, challenges, career options and exciting nuances.
Ajivasan ACT is an initiative that aims at highlighting the Art, Commerce and Technology (ACT) of Music.
This event has multiple panel discussions with celebrities and professionals, along with master classes with experts and a thrilling music concert.

Besides Suresh Wadkar and moderator Padma Wadkar, The panelists include Padmashri Sonu Nigam, Vijay Prakash, Shreyas Puranik, Yashraj Mukhate, Mohini Dey, Nirmika Singh, Gauri Yadwadkar, Saaveri Verma, Aditya Dev, Vinayak Netke, Nikita Bharani, Avanti Nagral among others.
The titles, All About Music, Women In Music and Journey Of A Song give a new perspective to music, through the eyes of industry veterans. Siddarth Kannan is the Master of Ceremonies.

महाराष्ट्र के मुख्य मंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे, गवर्नर भगत सिंह कोश्यारी ,डिप्टी सीएम देवेंद्र फड़नीस और टूरिज्म मिनिस्टर मंगल प्रभात लोधा के साथ गायिका मधुश्री ने की गणेश आरती ! फिल्मी जगत के नामी सितारों ने भी किया राजनीतिक हस्तियों के साथ विसर्जन के पहले गणराज की आरती !

गणपति बप्पा को बिदाई देने के लिए फिल्मी और राजनीतिक हस्तियों का मेला से लग गया , जी हा महाराष्ट्र टूरिज्म द्वारा आयोजित और टाइम्स ऑफ इंडिया के सहयोग से गणपति विसर्जन के पहले बप्पा की आरती और उनके चरणों मे नतमस्तक होने के लिए खास पहुचे महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे जी, गवर्नर भगत सिंह कोश्यारी ,डिप्टी सीएम देवेंद्र फड़नीस के हाथों गणराया की आरती सम्प्पन हुई ।

जहां पर सिंगर मधुश्री भी वहां पर खास अतिथि बनकर आयी थी। गायिका अनुराधा पौडवाल ने आरती वंदना भी की। मुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे जी और भगत सिंह कोश्यारी के साथ मधुश्री ने भी बप्पा की आरती की और मंगल भविष्य की कामना की। खास धनंजय सावलकर टूरिज्म डिपार्टमेंट के डायरेक्टर भी खास आरती के लिए वहाँ पहुँचे। इसके अलावा एक्टर दिलीप ताहिल,अदिति गोवित्रिकर,टूरिज्म मिनिस्टर मंगल प्रभात लोधा, दिनेश शाह,विनायक प्रभु,रोबी बादल, सतीश व्यास,कुलदीप सिंह,जसविंदर सिंह,डॉ रमानी सहित तमाम मशहूर हस्तियों ने बप्पा के अंतिम विदाई के पहले पूजा अर्चना की।

CINTAA ने आयोजित की ,एक्टर लिलिपुट की मास्टरक्लास , जहाँ उन्होंने सिखाई अभिनय की बारीकियां

 हाल ही में CINTAA ने लेखक लिलिपुट के साथ , सदस्यों के साथ-साथ गैर-सदस्यों के लिए भी एक मास्टरक्लास का आयोजन किया, जहाँ उन्होंने अभिनेताओं को अपने करियर के प्रत्येक चरण के साथ-साथ अपने प्रदर्शनों की सूची में सुधार करने की सलाह दी।

 मास्टरक्लास के दौरान, लिलिपुट ने अभिनय के लिए अपनी दीवानगी बयान की, जो उनके स्कूल के वर्षों में गया में शुरू हुआ, कैसे उन्होंने उस जुनून को अपनी यात्रा में मार्गदर्शन करने दिया,जो उनके पूरे करियर में प्रेरणाएँ थीं और इंडस्ट्री में भी जो बदलाव हुए हैं उस बारें में उन्होंने बात की।

इसके बाद उन्होंने अपने व्यक्तिगत अनुभवों और छोटी सी कहानियों के बारे में बताया जो शायद आगे चलकर महत्वाकांक्षी अभिनेता अपने करियर में उस हालात से गुजरेंगे। उन्होंने इस बारे में बात की कि कैसे उनके बौनेपन ने उन्हें मजबूत बनाया, क्योंकि उन्हें उस भेदभाव पर हँसना पड़ा तांकि उस बीच रहकर वो आराम से कार्य कर सके।  उन्होंने ये भी कहा कि उन्होंने अपने करियर की शुरुआत में यह बात महसूस की थी कि  शारीरिक रूप से विकलांग किरदार करना आसान हैं उदाहरण के लिए लंगड़ा या अंधे का रोल करना , लेकिन बौनापन कोई ऐसी चीज नहीं है जिसकी नकल एक सक्षम व्यक्ति इतनी आसानी से कर सकता है, क्योंकि ये कोई वास्तविक विकलांगता नहीं है। बस एक छोटा सा कद हैं। फिर उन्होंने दर्शकों को, सभी अभिनेताओं और इच्छुक अभिनेताओं को एक दिए गए दृश्य को करने के लिए कहा, और उन्हें सभी को सलाह दी कि कैसे खुद को और अधिक स्पष्ट रूप से महसूस किया जाए जब आप अभिनय करते हैं।

 यह मास्टरक्लास अंधेरी में सिंटा कार्यालय में सदस्यों टीना घई, अभय भार्गव, संजय भाटिया और सतीश वासन की उपस्थिति में आयोजित किया गया था।

Roopkumar Rathod, Leslee Lewis, Kavya Jones grace Sanjukta Arun's Into The Deep at Jehangir Art Gallery

"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair," says Renowned artist Sanjukta Arun whose current exhibition 'Into The Deep' is being held at the  Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda from Aug 30-Sept 5. The series on display brings to the fore the beauty and importance of Nature and the tearing need to attend to the wake up call, to save Mother Earth.

"Creating awareness about our environment is of extreme importance because it can help to minimise the damage caused due to destruction caused by industrialisation, pollution and modernisation leading to Global warming," et al reflects Sanjukta.

 "My current series focuses on the beauty of nature in its myriad hues. It is time we realise that our existence totally depends on how we take care of our planet."

Sanjukta Arun's exhibition was graced by Nafisa Khorakiwala, Dr Habil Khorakiwala, Roopkumar Rathod, Vijay Darda, Leslee Lewis, Kavya Jones, Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka, Prithvi Soni, Padmanabh Bendre, Rajendra Patil, Vinod Sharma, Ajoykant Ruia, Arun Arora, Vijay Lazarus, Nayana Kanodia, Vijay Kalantri, Rupa Naik, Papiya Das, Banamali Das, Suniti Kukarni, Renu Arya and many more.

Sharvari Wagh, Brinda Miller, Sanjog Kabare, Chanda Jadhav, Shashi Bala announce MVP Project winners

 The MVP Project initiated by BMC in association with Kala Ghoda Association saw two winners yesterday declared by Sharvari Wagh,  Brinda Miller, Sanjog Kabare -- DMC Special, Chanda Jadhav -- Dy. Municipal Commissioner,  Shashi Bala , Business Head MCGM among others. The 1st prize went to Team Tickle Talkies for the original track The Mumbai Dhanak by Saisamarth Mulay, while the 2nd prize was bagged by Team Thinking Mode for the original track Mumba by Dee MC & D'Evil. RJ Apoorva was the MC, jury members Nirmika Singh -- Editor, The Rolling Stone Mag and Music Director Milind Joshi were present as well.

CINTAA teams up with CPAA Rotary Club of Mumbai Airport District 3141 to organise free medical camp on Independence Day, Anupam Kher attends and shows support

To commemorate our Nation's 75 years of Independence, a milestone number, as the day where we get freedom from ill health with preventive checkups, actor Anupam Kher inaugurated the CINTAA-CPAA Medical camp at CINTAA office, Andheri West, in the presence of members Amit Behl, Abhay Bhargava, Deepak Qazir, Kejriwal, Ravi Jhankal, young actor Vardhan Puri, Anita Peter from CPAA, Rajiv Puri and Rotary Club President Suvendu Mishra. Anupam Kher himself came to the camp and got his primary check up done. While talking to the media, he said, "I appreciate this noble initiative of CINTAA and  as well as The Rotary Club of Mumbai Airport 31412 that is benefiting the common man." Apart from this, Anupam Kher gave his full support to PM Narendra Modi's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and said, "I appreciate Modi ji's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and I am seeing every house, every street, people are following this campaign. I have never seen such a big campaign before and this patriotism and spirit should come from within. Women power should be respected".

This initiative from CINTAA is one of the welfare activities coupled with our deep concern for the wellbeing of its members.

"As a member centric association for the actors, we truly stand committed and united with our thousands of members at all times," avered CINTAA General Secretary and Spokesperson Amit Behl. Attended by more than 350 members, the medical camp saw doctors taking members' complete body checkup, including weight, pulse, blood pressure, ECG, eye checkup, gynaecological checkup, dental check-up besides cancer detection. Apart from this, the camp also saw a session on the ill-effects of smoking.

All in all, a move to illustrate that prevention is better than cure.

The CINTAA-CPAA camp was supported by The Rotary Club of Mumbai Airport District 3141.

The Music Video Project (MVP) by MCGM with Kala Ghoda Arts Festival brings to you a celebration of our diverse, creative and inclusive city of Mumbai, The Music Video Project (MVP) Kick Off, powered by 48 Hour Film Project kicked off with dignitaries on July 29, at 5pm at Rude Lounge, Powai with 12 musicians, 70 film teams.

An initiative of Mumbai --  City of  Film and UNESCO -- Member of The Creative Cities Network, the music curated by Wobble Creative and Content  Channel Partner -- Pocket Films, the event saw a bevy of dignitaries including
 Brinda Miller,  
 Vivek Bhimanwar, IAS, MD -- Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Limited,  Satish Vasan representing CINTAA, Shashi Bala, Preeti  Gopalakrishnan, Yogi Chopra,  RJ Meera, among others.
All in all, an exciting beginning indeed...

Madhushree to tour world to heal with Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main

Soulful Songstress Madhushree shared the musical magic elixir that kept her alive during the pandemic with a concert at Nehru Centre on July 29

In a country where the millennials resonate with the lyrics, dive deep into the metaphors, discard the digital takeover and bring back to life the golden era of realness in the time of reels, singer Madhushree promises to musically narrate the transformation of Indian music from the era of Ghazals, Qawwali, Thumri, Sufi, Dadra to cabaret, disco, pop, classical evolution and the grooves and the hook lines of the new narrative!

Her musical offering Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main premiered on July 29th at Hall of Harmony, Nehru Centre, Mumbai, promised to transport you into the era of cult classics and capture the childhood memories that brought us comfort and to unwind and relieve from the mundane stress.

“For an artist, compulsory homestay meant boredom, anxiousness, loneliness and depression. In such times, Lata didi’s music embraced me and not just in an uplifting, comforting and inspiring way - It hit a spot in my brain that helped me express and process my current feelings.”

Madhushree realised that the best way to stay connected while still social distancing was to share her mood lifting song list and help many people deal with the emotional turmoil of the pandemic. In the process, Madhushree created an unbreakable personal bond with Lata Mangeshkar.

“Lata didi gave musical life to every syllable, to the last dissolving note. The sheer control behind her renditions overruled the complexity of melody. She made me smile, cry, love and celebrate. She made me feel alive.
Asha didi helped me further spread my wings and romance every microsecond of the song sequence and transform them into unforgettable musical moments. I prayed for Lata didi’s immortality and realised that Lata didi exists in my mystical, musical moments with her and I wanted to share with the world the immortal voice for every emotion. Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main is the incredible force, the great uniter and the warm glow that filled the void inside me and saved my life. Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main was to help the world listen to their heartbeat, to experience the blood dancing in their veins, to understand that everything living has a rhythm and to realise that our true soulmate is music.”

Madhushree chose classical songs, folk, cabaret and melody - from Hoton Pe Aisi Baat to Lag Jaa Gale, Kya Jaanu Sajan, Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh, Dil Cheez Kya Hai, Jhumka Gira Re, Pyaar Hua, Dil Ki Nazar Se to her own bits Kabhi Neem Neem, Tu Bin Bataye, Kanha So Jaa Zara, Hum Is Pal Yahan, Mahi Ve to Tu Yahin Hai. Madhushree believes that her musical expression with the blessings of Lata didi and Asha didi will be the magical elixir that will help the listener tap into their inner power and strength and acquire the feeling to take on the world. “These melodies will stay with you long after the song has ended and help you tap into your inner fortitude, feel grateful for what we have and take each moment as it comes. This concert was as powerful as it is personal. In simple words, I want everyone to experience this musical journey and find your own path to glory.”

Madhushree’s Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main concert, a musical tribute to the legends, was on at the Hall of Harmony, Nehru Centre, Mumbai. Madhushree would love to plan a world tour soon to spread her healing through music.

Shantanu Moitra, Bharat Dabholkar, Reema Kagti… to judge MVP’s musical fiesta showcasing 49+ artists

Sone ki raahon me sone ka jagah nahin, crooned Bappi Lahiri once, probably perfectly speaking for the city of life.

Mumbai or erstwhile Bombay has always been musical for those who dared to dream. Bollywood has always found the metropolis to be inspirational to create hit numbers.
No wonder that the MVP (Music Video Project) BMC in association with The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) already has 40 teams, 9 solo musicians and counting. The contest promises to give global audiences a taste of Mumbai’s sounds and vibe.

Music makers Milind Joshi and Shantanu Moitra, director-screenwriter Reema Kagti, advertising and theatre veteran Bharat Dabholkar, Manisha Dey who heads programming and content for Gaana.com and Nirmika Singh, editor of Rolling Stone are on the jury panel.



Admits Reema Kagti, “Mumbai has always been an inspiration - its love, its vibe, culture, people, food… Everything. I look forward to celebrating the city’s essence and culture with these videos.”

Adds Manisha Dey, “I seek something that is original in its idea musically as well as with its creative execution. It should be a video that not just celebrates the culture, combination of traditions, religions, cuisines, music and fine arts, but truly captures the diversity and inclusive nature of the metropolis.”

Says Shantanu Moitra, “Everyday hundreds of people come to Mumbai from all over India to make their dreams come true. The video should depict the inner thoughts of people and this city while they weave those dreams, should be something that touches my heart and makes me want to see it again and again.”

Nirmika Singh, Editor of Rolling Stone wants the journey to be a fun fiesta. She advises the artists: “Stay original, stay authentic and have a lot of fun.”

The collaborating artists are just as excited. Says Zoya Khan, “The song Kuch Toh Gadbad is from personal experience about the limerence but hope within a heart. The song is full of mischief and gadbad.”

Shriram Iyer, a true blue Mumbaikar, speaks of his song. “Khud Ka Pata is a breezy, lovely romantic drive kind of track. It brings a smile to your face.”

The group Madmast expresses the feelings behind their track. “There are many who come to Mumbai looking for something or the other and blend in the expansive ocean of faces. The hustle of the city, the uncountable hopes, dreams and aspirations associated with Mumbai becomes a part of their life. Our track is about this journey.”

Rakesh and Friends (RAF) is clear. “Our song blends cross-cultural sounds into an artistic masterpiece. Mumbai wears its heart on its sleeve, strives to keep moving and survives the chaos with an ethnicity guided by the unified emotion of love.”

Swarupa Ananth aka Tablanaari avers, “Being a percussionist, my track has obviously percussive elements, set on a bed of modern contemporary sounds. The track is layered with dhol and celebration sounds often heard on the streets of Mumbai along with everyday sounds we listen to as a Mumbaikar.
I am excited about the spirit of collaboration between musicians and filmmakers. Visuals and sound have always gone hand in hand and a platform like this only strengthens the relationship.”

The winning videos will be awarded and screened at a high-profile event in Mumbai, and selected videos will also be screened at Santos, Brazil at UCCN’s upcoming event and many more international avenues.
The winning videos will also be showcased at KGAF 2023.

The Music Video Project has been conceived and executed by the 48 Hour Film Project India. Wobble Creative & Content is their partner to curate the music.

The Music Video Project Kick Off event is on Friday July 29, 2022, 5 pm to 8 pm at Rude Lounge Powai, Mumbai, which marks the start of the contest to make the Best Music Video. 12 musicians have collaborated with the MVP by sharing original tracks. More than 40 teams are participating in the contest. Each team will be allotted a track through random picking of chits. They have 15 days to script, shoot, edit and submit the film. The last date to submit an entry is Saturday August 14, 2022.  
The winner takes home a cash prize as well.

www.musicvideoproject.in

Shantanu Moitra, Bharat Dabholkar, Reema Kagti… to judge MVP’s musical fiesta showcasing 49+ artists

Sone ki raahon me sone ka jagah nahin, crooned Bappi Lahiri once, probably perfectly speaking for the city of life.

Mumbai or erstwhile Bombay has always been musical for those who dared to dream. Bollywood has always found the metropolis to be inspirational to create hit numbers.
No wonder that the MVP (Music Video Project) BMC in association with The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) already has 40 teams, 9 solo musicians and counting. The contest promises to give global audiences a taste of Mumbai’s sounds and vibe.

Music makers Milind Joshi and Shantanu Moitra, director-screenwriter Reema Kagti, advertising and theatre veteran Bharat Dabholkar, Manisha Dey who heads programming and content for Gaana.com and Nirmika Singh, editor of Rolling Stone are on the jury panel.

Admits Reema Kagti, “Mumbai has always been an inspiration - its love, its vibe, culture, people, food… Everything. I look forward to celebrating the city’s essence and culture with these videos.”

Adds Manisha Dey, “I seek something that is original in its idea musically as well as with its creative execution. It should be a video that not just celebrates the culture, combination of traditions, religions, cuisines, music and fine arts, but truly captures the diversity and inclusive nature of the metropolis.”

Says Shantanu Moitra, “Everyday hundreds of people come to Mumbai from all over India to make their dreams come true. The video should depict the inner thoughts of people and this city while they weave those dreams, should be something that touches my heart and makes me want to see it again and again.”

Nirmika Singh, Editor of Rolling Stone wants the journey to be a fun fiesta. She advises the artists: “Stay original, stay authentic and have a lot of fun.”

The collaborating artists are just as excited. Says Zoya Khan, “The song Kuch Toh Gadbad is from personal experience about the limerence but hope within a heart. The song is full of mischief and gadbad.”

Shriram Iyer, a true blue Mumbaikar, speaks of his song. “Khud Ka Pata is a breezy, lovely romantic drive kind of track. It brings a smile to your face.”

The group Madmast expresses the feelings behind their track. “There are many who come to Mumbai looking for something or the other and blend in the expansive ocean of faces. The hustle of the city, the uncountable hopes, dreams and aspirations associated with Mumbai becomes a part of their life. Our track is about this journey.”

Rakesh and Friends (RAF) is clear. “Our song blends cross-cultural sounds into an artistic masterpiece. Mumbai wears its heart on its sleeve, strives to keep moving and survives the chaos with an ethnicity guided by the unified emotion of love.”

Swarupa Ananth aka Tablanaari avers, “Being a percussionist, my track has obviously percussive elements, set on a bed of modern contemporary sounds. The track is layered with dhol and celebration sounds often heard on the streets of Mumbai along with everyday sounds we listen to as a Mumbaikar.
I am excited about the spirit of collaboration between musicians and filmmakers. Visuals and sound have always gone hand in hand and a platform like this only strengthens the relationship.”

The winning videos will be awarded and screened at a high-profile event in Mumbai, and selected videos will also be screened at Santos, Brazil at UCCN’s upcoming event and many more international avenues.
The winning videos will also be showcased at KGAF 2023.

The Music Video Project has been conceived and executed by the 48 Hour Film Project India. Wobble Creative & Content is their partner to curate the music.

The Music Video Project Kick Off event is on Friday July 29, 2022, 5 pm to 8 pm at Rude Lounge Powai, Mumbai, which marks the start of the contest to make the Best Music Video. 12 musicians have collaborated with the MVP by sharing original tracks. More than 40 teams are participating in the contest. Each team will be allotted a track through random picking of chits. They have 15 days to script, shoot, edit and submit the film. The last date to submit an entry is Saturday August 14, 2022.  
The winner takes home a cash prize as well.

www.musicvideoproject.in

सेलेब्रेटी कॉलोमिस्ट निशा जामवाल ने कलाकार लता बालकृष्ण के लिए की अद्भुत मेजबानी , और उनके द्वारा बनाये गए 'मींडरिंग्स' प्रस्तुत किये!

 निशा जामवाल, अपने आप में कला का  भंडार, एक सेलिब्रिटी कॉलमिस्ट, कला क्यूरेटर, इंटीरियर आर्किटेक्ट और इंटीरियर स्टाइलिस्ट ने हाल ही में आज के मॉडर्न जमाने की भारतीय कलाकार लता बालकृष्ण की मींडरिंग्स प्रस्तुत की, जिनकी कला उन्होंने ताजमहल होटल आर्ट गैलरी में प्रदर्शित की, जिसमें प्रसिद्ध एमएफ हुसैन और एफएन सूजा के कार्यों का भी प्रदर्शन किया गया है।

 निशा जामवाल द्वारा पेश किया गया ये पांच दिवसीय कला उत्सव,इस साल का  कोविड के बाद का सबसे चर्चित कार्यक्रम था।  प्रसिद्ध कला संग्रहकर्ता, कला प्रेमी,कौंसुल जनरल, लेखक, शीर्ष पुलिस आयुक्त, कॉर्पोरेट जगत के सीईओ, अभिनेता, गायक, मॉडल, फैशन डिजाइनर, निशा जामवाल के सभी दोस्त, रेका काला घोड़ा में एक ग्रैंड डिनर के साथ शुरू हुए इस शो में शामिल हुए।  

चमक-धमक से भरपूर इस बेहद रंगीन इस शाम में लगे पेंटिंग में बने सफेद रंग की टेक्सचर्ड और बादलों  के कंपन और पानी की खूबसूरती मेहमानों को मंत्रमुग्ध कर रही थी जो हमें जीवन के यथार्थ की खोज में ले जाते हैं।

 निशा जामवाल,मरियम अकबर खान के गोल्डन रंग के गाउन में बेहद हसीन लग रही थी जो मेहमानों को वॉकिंग टूर पर ले गईं और शो 'मींडरिंग्स' में काम के बारे में बात की, जिसमें लता की व्यस्तता को उनके जीवन की यात्रा के सही अर्थ के बारे में सवालों के साथ दिखाया गया ।

इस खास मौके पर जापानी कौंसुल जनरल डॉ फुकाहोरी यासुकाता, कोबी शोशानी इज़राइल कौंसुल जनरल , कौंसुल जनरल तुर्की तोल्गा काया, लेखक अश्विन सांघी, उस्ताद अनूप जलोटा, रूप कुमार राठौड़, सारा खान, तनाज ईरानी, ल्यूक केनी, डिजाइनर ईशा अमीन, एमी बिलिमोरिया,पल्लवी जयकिशन, सोशलाइट रोशनी दमानिया, परवेज दमानिया, शशि बंसल, मालती जैन, निदान गोवानी सहित सितारों का मेला लगा हुआ था।

निशा जामवाल कहती हैं, "लता बालकृष्ण ने मुझे अपना काम देखने के लिए आमंत्रित किया, जैसा कि दुनिया भर के कई कलाकार इस इच्छा से करते हैं कि मैं उनके लिए एक शो की मेजबानी करूं।  मैं ज्यादा उम्मीद किए बिना चली गयी जैसा कि मैं हमेशा करती हूं।  यह कहना एक अंडर स्टेटमेंट होगा कि मैं उन कैनवस के रूप में व्याख्या करती थी जो रंगीन बारीकियों और अनुभव के दंगे के साथ जीवन के प्रवाह की बात करते हैं।

 छाया और धूप की चीयरोस्कोरो, बहते पानी में रंगों की बौछार को देख मैं उसकी दुनिया में खींची चली गयी। जहां 'मैंडरिंग' का टाइटल मेरे दिमाग में सिर्फ इसीलिए नही आया क्योंकि जलंधर की रहनेवाली, बचपन से ही दुनिया घूमने की अभिलाषी और कुछ अलग ढूंढने की उसकी प्यास थी जबकि मैंने उसके दिमाग मे कला के लिए एक यात्रा भी देखी। जो अपने आप मे अद्भुत हैं"।

 पूरी दुनिया में महिलाओं को मल्टीटास्किंग चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ता है और घर और बाहर के कामों को मैनेज करना होता हैं।यहां तक की चैंपियन को भी जीवन मे आनेवाली चुनौतीपूर्ण बाधाओं के ऊपर चलना होता हैं जी जिंदगी उनको देती हैं। बाहर काम करना, और घर भी चलाना,बच्चे पैदा करना और उनका पालन-पोषण करना, परिवार की जरूरतों की देखभाल और प्रबंधन करना- एक भारतीय और संयुक्त परिवार और जहाँ पुरुषों को सबसे ऊपर समझा जाता हैं उन भावनाओ को खोदना और उसे कैनवास पर उतनी ही खूबसूरती से उभाराना बहुत बड़ी कला हैं"।

 मैं लता के कैनवास पर उतारी गई, इन भावनाओं को देख स्तब्ध हो गयी, जो जीवन के विभिन्न रंग, संस्कार और सामाजिक रूढ़िवादी परंपरा और गहरी सोच को दिखाती हैं"।

Roopkumar Rathod, Leslee Lewis, Rupali Suri, veteran artists Padmanabh Bendre, Kiran Chopra, Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer launch Ram Pratihar's show at Jehangir Art Gallery

The sky was blue for Ram Pratihar
at his solo show at Jehangir Art Gallery as the who is who of art and entertainment thronged to be part of his do. Roopkumar Rathod, Leslee Lewis, Rupali Suri, veteran artists Padmanabh Bendre, Kiran Chopra, art collector Ajoykant Ruia, Gautam Patole, Dr. Anusha Srinivasan Iyer,

artists Paramesh Paul, Sanjukta Arun, Vipta Kapadia, Ashish Kumar Shringi, Kamal Jain, Pradeep Chandra  arrived to cheer
 Ram Pratihar at his show at Jahangir Art Gallery.
Ram Pratihar hails from the historical city of Bundi in Rajasthan.
About 25 of his best paintings on display ar Gallery 3 of Jehangir Art Gallery  for visitors till June 13.
The paintings of Ram Pratihar created in acrylic colors on canvas and paper boasted of the combination  of bright and hazy colours, each lending their own unique touch. Ram has his own world of colours, yellow, violet, red, black, white, and blue being his favorite. He  divides space on the canvas using  colours, a technique that sets him apart from other artists.
These untitled paintings in abstract style offer the viewer a new art vision.  Ram Pratihar has earlier  exhibited his paintings in Jaipur, Kota, and Delhi. This is his first in Mumbai. The turnout spoke of how the future is bright for this amazing artist.

Artists and celebs throng NGMA retrospective tribute to Rini Dhumal and her colourful canvas of life...

Every artist dips his brush into his soul, and then emerges a masterpiece. This seems to be so true for artist Rini Dhumal.   The Power of

Shakti: A Retrospective of Rini Dhumal  at the National Gallery of modern art speaks volumes for the artist and each of her works that reflect her strength and resilience  radiating in its  light. Rini Dhumal's powerful works have always brought out the extraordinary  strength in the ordinary  Indian woman. Her works of art were strongly rooted in Indian culture at the same time, effortlessly embraced

the influences of her foreign travels and their influence.

Her studio situated on the first floor of her residence was recreated at NGMA besides the powerful

ambience for the works, thanks to the efforts of  Adwaita Charan Garanayak, Director General, NGMA who has also curated the   exhibition.

Rini Dhumal's retrospective -- Shakti is on view from Saturday, 21st May, 2022 onwards.

The preview of the exhibition was graced by Brinda Miller, Nisha Jamwwal, Sudarshan Shetty, Pheroza Godrej, Vilas Shinde, Director General NGMA, Adwait Gadanayak, PD Dhumal, Radhika Dhumal, Shashi Bansal, Kalpana Gandhi, Vinod Sharma, Madhu Sharma, Sanjana Shelat, Jayanti Rabadia, Madhusudan, Jain Kamal, Kuldeep Koregaonkar among others.

The exhibition

is on view from Saturday, 21st May, 2022 onwards.

Shakti was scheduled to open in December, 2020, but the COVID -19 pandemic wreaked havoc and

thus, the show was postponed by a year. Unfortunately, Rini Dhumal passes away

rather unexpectedly in September, 2021. Hence the retrospective.

Kavya Jones takes a soulful leap of faith, and soars with Tu Hai Mera

Legendary Leslee Lewis and his precocious singer Kavya Jones joined hands once again with Kavya

Jones' singles Tu Hai Mera. The song video was shot at Monochrome Studios, Mumbai. Kavya, a true protege of Leslee Lewis rocked the day effortlessly transitioning from singing style to another, transversing a gamut of emotions.
Says Leslee Lewis. "I composed this song keeping Kavya Jones' personality in mind. She is immensely dedicated and that is a rarity today. In the last four years that she has assisted me, I understand her colours. This song is  reflecting her true persona of scarlet and black. And adds to it diverse colours that are as vibrant as her. A bit of blue, green and yellow!"
Adds Kavya, "I love the song.i
 It is hi energy yet melodious. It is funky yet so romantic. The woman in the song is a woman of today not afraid of express herself. I see myself in her. She demands yet she dreams, she is aggressive yet she pleads... This song is as crazy as me. I am blessed to have a Guru like Leslee Lewis who has taught me everything I know. I have been observing him for four years and learning -- sometimes I am just a fly on the wall quietly watching the goings-on. Even that is amazingly insightful. I am giving my best to the song to live up to at least one per cent of Leslee Sir's expectations. And I hope the audience loves it."
Tu Hai Mera, composed and produced by Leslee Lewis and set to vocals by Kavya Jones is expected to release on May 18.

Ustad Amjad Khan Sahab's morning Raga resonate The Royal Opera House! Gulzar Sahab regales audiences with his anecdotes of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab. Morning Raaga celebrates heritage conservation oj Sarod Ghar

 The morning of Sunday, 1st May  became more memorable to Mumbaiites when two maestros met on stage.  Weare speaking  of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Gulzar Sahab.  Yes, India's legendary Sarod maestro and Padma Vibhushan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab's
'Morning Raga'  concert at the Royal Opera House in Mumbai on Sunday, May 1 was housefull with citizens thronging fir an amazing musical experience.   Gulzar Sahab who has also made a one-hour documentary film on Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab and the Sarod Ghar added to the divine ambience with his words.  One of the most prominent cultural heritage landmarks in Gwalior - Sarod Ghar, a museum of musical heritage, considered to be the oldest institution documenting the evolution of East Indian classical music and instruments. Heritage is in itself a manifestation of culture and inheritance evolving with time. It is a source of identity and a receptor of value attributed to it by communities, institutions and people, mediating the resources of the past to the present.
Avid Learning in association with Sarod Ghar-Museum of Musical Heritage, Furtados and Royal Opera House, presented the    concert that celebrates the journey of a unique cultural institution that was once the the family’s ancestral home and today, aims to celebrate our musical legacy and  culture for the younger generation who are the future stakeholders of the arts.
The event was attended by the Bangash family comprising of Subhalakshmi Khan, Neema and Ayaan Ali Bangash,  and grandchildren Abeer and Zohaan Ali Bangash besides Roopkumar Rathod and Reewa

Rathod, Shweta Basu Prasad, Romesh Sharma among others

Gurukul returns with this Singles Video! Padmashree singer Suresh Wadkar-Canadian singing sensation Abby V join hands in 'Maan Le'! Music release and cake-cutting with composer Durgesh, producer Padma Wadkar at Ajivasan

Padmashree singer Suresh Wadkar is known for his unique voice and singing style that has won millions of hearts.   Now, in his role of  Guru with Ajivasan, Suresh Wadkar is the beacon of light to many youngsters. The current video. Maan Le sees Suresh Wadkar  as singer and Guru.

 In this music video, Suresh Wadkar is also seen sharing a special musical bond with Canadian based  Abby V and composer Durgesh.   The duo has breathed life into this song, with producer Padma Wadkar.  The song is composed by Durgesh R Rajbhatt, and producer of this music video is Padma Wadkar.  The song is presented by Ajivasan Sounds.  Recently, the song launch with singers Suresh Wadkar, Abby V, music producer Durgesh and Producer Padma Wadkar took place at Ajivasan sounds.

Abby V is  an award winning singer, songwriter, composer and producer from Toronto. A viral sensation, this collaboration with music producer  Durgesh and Producer Padma Wadkar is already making waves globally.
Here is looking forward to more from Suresh Wadkar and his young brigade that .anes mellifluous music that stands out in the cacophony in the industry today.
 https://youtu.be/5OeNS-zj1vI

Social Media Queens And Influencer Actress Sana Sultan and Mahi Deshpande making A Buzz In Santosh Gupta's Short Film Bakar PG !

 The uncrowned queens of social media, on whose one act millions of fans lose their hearts.  On each and every video of which millions of crazy people spend their hearts.  Yes, social media influencer and music video actress Sana Sultan and  Mahi Deshpande are all set to rock together in Santosh Gupta's Short Film 'Bakra PG'.

 Made under the banner of Made in India and Sky 247, this short film shows the sour sweet tussle between Sana and Mahi which will be very interesting to watch.  Although both are very active on social media, but their work is being seen in this film too.

 Roshan Garry is the director and writer of this short film by Santosh Gupta.  Cinematography is done by Amit Singh.  The Marketing Head is Piyush Singh and the Editors are Sandeep Bombale, Ankit Pednekar and the Executive Producer is Pooja Awadhesh Singh.  The production designer is Dhairya Goyani.

एक्ट्रेस आरती सिंह का दिखा कातिलाना अंदाज, संतोष गुप्ता की शॉर्ट फिल्म '"कौन ये , हां ये " में इंडस्ट्री के इन एक्टर्स के साथ आएंगी नजर !

 टेलीविज़न के दुनिया की खूबसूरत अदाकारा, आरती सिंह जिनके अभिनय की गाथा तो छोटे पर्दे पर उजागर होते ही रहती हैं । रिएलिटी शो में भी, इस हसीना ने अपने सादगी और सच्चाई से सबका मन जीता। हर किरदार को आरती ने सिद्दत से किया और बन गयी सबको दिलो की रानी।बहुत ही जल्द आरती का कातिलाना अंदाज नजर आएगा,शार्ट फ़िल्म ' कौन  ये,हाँ ये' में। जिसे मेड इन इंडिया पिक्चर्स और स्काई 247 के बैनर तले बनाया गया हैं।

आरती सिंह ने टीवी की दुनिया मे एक के ऊपर एक उम्दा पारी खेली हैं , सीरिअल्स उतरन, ससुराल सिमर का, बढ़ो बहु, उड़ान,गंगा , संतोषी माँ,थोड़ा हैं थोड़े की जरूरत हैं, वारिस जैसी तमाम बड़े शो में अपने दमदार अभिनय का प्रदर्शन किया। आरती के अलावा इस शार्ट में एक्टर निखिल मालिक दिखाई देंगे जो स्प्लिट्सविला 13 में रनर अप रह चुके हैं । निखिल एक जुम्बा ट्रेनर, और मॉडल भी हैं इसके साथ ये एक फ़िल्म स्कोर कंपोजर भी हैं। वही शार्ट फ़िल्म 'क्यों ये,हाँ ये' में एक्टर अभिषेक शर्मा भी खास किरदार में नजर आएंगे। जो ऋतिक रोशन की पहली फ़िल्म "कहो न प्यार हैं" में उनके छोटे भाई के किरदार में दिख चुके हैं। इसके अलावा काफी टीवी सीरियल्स में भी अभिषेक अपने अभिनय की छाप छोड़ चुके हैं । और हाल ही में एक वेबसेरिस भी अपने नाम कर चुके हैं। 

शार्ट फ़िल्म " कौन  ये , हां ये " की बात करे तो ये दो दोस्तों के बीच मस्ती, और उनके अफेयर की कहानी हैं .शॉर्ट फिल्म में एक्ट्रेस मेघा डांग भी नजर आएंगी।इस शार्ट फ़िल्म की डायरेक्टर और राइटर हैं रोशन गैरी और प्रोड्यूसर हैं संतोष गुप्ता।

 अमित सिंह द्वारा छायांकन किया गया हैं। संदीप बॉम्बले और अंकित पेडनेकर द्वारा संपादन ,कार्यकारी निर्माता हैं पूजा अवधेश सिंह और मार्केटिंग हेड अभिषेक शर्मा हैं।

DJ Akbar Sami’s Tu Meri Senorita launched by Salim-Suleiman, Longinus Fernandes

 

The pioneer of DJ music in India is back. DJ Akbar Sami, who more than turned tables and eyes with his remix albums, as well as originals such as Jalwa, Jalwa 2 and Jadoo and official breath-taking Bollywood remixes in movies such as Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Wanted, Partner, Bhool Bhulaiya, The Train, Fool n Final, Heyy Baby, Namaste London and hundreds more now brings to you his latest original musical offering, ‘Tu Meri Senorita’, composed by him and sung along with Grammy-winning singer Tanvi Shah of ‘Jai Ho’ fame.

The poster launch of Tu Meri Senorita by DJ Akbar Sami is at the hands of industry legends Salim-Sulaiman, DJ Akbar Sami And Bollywood Ace Choreographer Longinus Fernandes, at Salim-Sulaiman’s very own Blue Productions at Juhu.

DJ Akbar Sami, who has toured internationally at events like the Roar Tour – USA, The Emporium Beach Festival – Japan, with Salim-Sulaiman at Sufitronik and Sonu Nigam at The Melody Makers, with countless others, is elated.

More about the amazing music maker: DJ Akbar Sami is the winner of innumerable awards the world over including the INCA ‘DJ of the Decade Award’. He is also one of the judges for The Mirchi Music Awards for the last five years, besides many other musical events. DJ Akbar Sami, incidentally, is also the first of his kind to be on The Indian Idol on Sony to design the music for the participants and to perform live at the show. He has also been a Guest Performer on SaReGaMaPa on Zee creating history, as no Deejay has ever been a part of this musical event on television. He is recognized as one of the pioneer Indian DJs in the United States of America and has been awarded by the Mayor of San Francisco for the same.

Known for his chiseled looks as well as his mastery over music, DJ Akbar Sami has composed for the movie Risk and Fast Forward, was a sound designer For Aan (Men At Work) Phir Hera Pheri, Awaara Paagal Deewana and received rave reviews for the music. The official sound track Ertugrul -- Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai -- Teri Meri Kahani with Ronu Mondal and Himesh Reshammiya is making waves as well.

The original song of Tu Meri Senorita is entirely composed and sung by Akbar Sami, along with additional vocals by Tanvi Shah, lyrics by Honey Pahwa and arranging/production by Pritom Dutta, guitars and recording at R&B Studios with Bhassker Saikiya with the video being directed by Adnan Ali, starring Akbar Sami and Ukrainian model Natalie Lazurenko, with production by Running Water Films in association with Charizma Entertainment and shot at Goa in Manderem Beach, Morjim Beach and Club Las Olas in Bagha Beach.

DJ Akbar Sami’s much-awaited single, Tu Meri Senorita will be released on T-Series on February 12.