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"।