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.