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Bollywood Films Round Up

June 21, 2016 by Shaheen Raaj

Bhouri

“BHOURI” RELEASED IN UP & BIHAR FIRST

Produced by Chandrapal Singh BHOURI hit the screen on 17th Jun, 2016 in UP & Bihar and will release on 1st July all over India. Bhouri is the story of a 22 year old girl, Bhouri, whose fair complexion & sharp features became a source of endless pain & punishment in life. The central theme of this gritty content revolves around Bhouri, a woman who had always been at the mercy of feeble men all her life and her own defiance for her dignity was seen as obstinacy by society that brought punishment to her humble life. According to producer Chandrapal Singh, the movie shows the mirror to our society. The Government of UP & Bihar have made the movie tax free so that audience can watch the movie without paying tax. Special thanks to Akhilesh Yadav, Amar SIngh & UP Government. The film is released in Up & Bihar on 17th Jun, 2016 with a huge response of audience. it has got 200 Screens in UP & 180 screens in Bihar. Directed by Jasbir Bhatti the movie starring Masha Pour, Vikrant, Raghuveer Yadav, Aditya Pancholi, Kunika, Shakti Kapoor, Mohan Joshi, Mukesh Tiwari & Sitaram Panchal. Producer Chandrapal Singh is all set to promote his film in Gorakhpur.

BOMAN IRANI CELEBRATES THE JOURNEY OF STYLE & INDIVDUAL EXPRESSION

Boman Irani enthralled the audience with his unconventional idea of style that is born out of confidence & passion. Creating a euphoric mood for the evening Komorebi Feat, Kutle Khan & Sidd Coutto mesmerized the audience with a unique blend of intricate rhythms. Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Evenings crafted an evening with distinguished artists who exude brilliance that is core to their Style & success; It is a journey that represents sophistication and carefully crafted detail that only a connoisseur can bring to his technique. Boman Irani took centre – stage as the Style Blender for Mumbai and said, “I have always believed that Style goes beyond our looks and captures our true essence. I define my style by presenting myself in the best way, no matter what character I’m playing. My style is defined by my confidence, doing justice to what I’m doing and challenging myself to do the best; whether it was being a photographer, performing in theatre or today, working in movies. My journey has been enriching and all my experiences have defined my style today. I am excited to be sharing my story through the stage of Blenders Pride Reserve Collection Evenings which is a true celebration of individuality and one’s style journey.”

2ND SONG RECORDED FOR “DANGER NIGHT”
The 2nd song recording of Bindoo Films Hindi venture DANGER NIGHT was held at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa studio Andheri (w), The song was rendered in the voice of Pamela Jain, Shameer Ali Khan, Ananiya, Gufi, Rehan Khan. The film is being produced by Badal Shaikh & Ashok Yadav. written & directed by Pappu Sharma. Music by Baba Jagirdar. Lyrics by Vinyl Shukla, Ahmed Siddique & Soniya khan. Cinematography by Raj Khilani. staring: Anand Dev Mishra, Prahlad Choudhri, Soniya Negi, Priya, Sanna Khan, Ali, Vindhya Shukla, Anant Jadav, Suresh Chouhan, Sameer Khan, Neeraj, Mehndi Hassan Khan, Pintu Singh & Badal Shaikh.

3,000 FILM ENTRIES LEAD TO REMARKABLE FILM SELECTION AT 7TH JAGRAN FILM FESTIVAL

Diligently browsing through a maze of over 3,000 film entries the Preview Team of 7th Jagran Film Festival concluded its selection process. The selection includes the Best of Indian & International Cinema. While some films are from renowned film festivals like Berlin, Rotterdam & Sundance, there are a lotof films hitherto unexplored by film festivals. On one hand the festival beginning in New Delhi this July will screen films like Lee Tamahori’s MAHANA (The Patriarch) from New Zealand, THE FIRST, THE LAST by Bouli Lanners from France / Belgium, both from Berlinale & THANK YOU FOR BOMBING by Barbara Eder, an Austrian film from Toronto, on the other hand it also screens unexplored films like DISCORIA (Romania) by Ion Indolean & Chatô, THE KING OF BRAZIL by Guilhermo Fontes based on the life of Brazilian Media Moghul, Assis Chateaubriand, the film is a revelation and won 13 film awards in Brazil. Talking about DISCORDIA, Festival’s Strategic Consultant, Manoj Srivastava says, “A unique film that actually impressed the Preview team because of its great cinematic treatment like use of blank spaces, camera work, minimal dialogues & deep exploration of subjects. The Preview Team consisted of Saibal Chatterjee, Manjula Shirodkar, Sharad Dutt, Former Chief Producer, Doordarshan, Vinod Kapoor, Former Deputy Director General & Columnist, Cinematographer Sanjay Dattani & K. S. Sahani, Former Joint Director, Directorate of Film Festivals.

‘ROUGH BOOK’S NEW POSTER RELEASED

The new poster of ROUGH BOOK has been released. The film is directed by Ananth Mahadevan and is a hard look at the education system in India and is slated to release on 24th Jun, 2016. The film features Tannishtha Chatterjee & Amaan Khan in lead roles with Joy Sengupta, Jayati Bhatia & Vinay Jain in supporting roles.​​ Based on actual experiences of parents, teachers & students, the story is told through the eyes of a school teacher (played by Tannishtha Chatterjee). She teaches Physics in the ‘D’ division where ‘D’ is sarcastically referred to as ‘Duffers’ by both the students & other teachers. How she tackles a system to set her own terms for her students, forms the crux of this thought -provoking film. The rebellion of the teacher & her students make it a relevant & contemporary movie and a must – watch for every child, parent & teacher!

NEW POSTER OF “RAAZ REBOOT” RELEASED

The 1st look of supernatural thriller RAAZ REBOOT, the next in the successful RAAZ franchise, that was unveiled last week is followed by another poster that’s launched today. RAAZ REBOOT will see Emraan Hashmi, along with Gaurav Arora & Kriti Kharbanda. Gulshan Kumar & Vishesh Films Present RAAZ REBOOT in association with Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt & Bhushan Kumar, written & directed by Vikram Bhatt, produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar, co – produced by Vishesh Bhatt, executive produced by Kumkum Saigal & associate produced by Ajay Kapoor & Sakshi Bhatt.

SEEMA BISWAS & ROHIT PATHAK ATTENDS “BAROMAS” FILM SCREENING

Hindi Feature film BAROMAS which was screened at Washington Film Festival and so many other film festivals. The film is based on the Sahitya Academy award winning Marathi novel. The movie addresses the plight of dry land farmers & the educated unemployed in rural India. Recently the film was screened at Mahalaxi Famous Studio which was attended by actors Seema Biswas, Rohit Pathak & Subrat Dutta and many, many more. The film hit the theater on 17th Jun, 2016. Rohit Pathak plays a character of fisherman who’s latter fighting for villagers to get freedom from Sahukaar & Gram Panchayat. Rohit Pathak said, “I enjoyed shooting for this film. It was a great experience to work on such kind of project. As it’s a reality based film which gives an opportunity to work on real locations, in return gives you the actual feel of living there .And when the technical team is so strong you just need to concentrate on your acting as from within you can feel that you are in safe hands”. BAROMAS, the novel, is written by Dr Sadanand Deshmukh who lives in Vidarbha, surrounded by the stories of farmers, their miseries & rare joys. The film has been directed by Dheeraj Meshram.

BOLLYWOOD FILM JD 1ST LOOK OUT

Journalist turned director & producer Shailendra Pandey’s most awaited movie JD is schedule to release on 5th Aug, 2016. The 1st look of the film has been out which is making trend on social media. The trailer is showing fight of truth, how a girl journalist who alleges sexual assault by JD. JD moves court for justice. The trailer also show lots of drama, sex, fun and how journalists use their contact with politicians. The film based on the life & career of Journalists. Basically you can see inside story of media houses from the eye of a Journalist. The USP of film is that the characters of the film are to play their real life profession in the movie.

SUNNY LEONE’S BEIIMAAN LOVE – HUG ME VIDEO SONG UNVEILED ON ZEE MUSIC YOU TUBE!

The Sunny Leone in BEIIMAAN LOVE says “Hug Me” in the 1st ever track released recently on Zee Music and you will truly fall in love with her as she will make you spellbound! Sunny has quite a few hit numbers to her credit, however “Hug Me” is being considered by many to be her biggest hit in the making probably bigger than her “Baby Doll” no ! BEIIMAAN LOVE film maker Rajeev Chaudhari as well as the company – Zee Music which is presenting the film’s soundtrack, are optimistic that the song will receive a positive response. Anurag Bedi of Zee Music Company, says, “We are excited to produce the music for BEIIMAAN LOVE with multiple composers. We are confident that it will be liked by everyone.” Sunny, who took an instant liking to the number, composed by Raghav Sachar and sung by Kanika Kapoor, is excited as it portrays her in a never – seen – before avatar. Rajeev Chaudahri, who is directing the movie that also features Rajniesh Duggall, says, “The label has created fabulous music. We are happy partnering with them. I’m confident that “Hug Me” will be an instant winner.“

AJAY DEVGAN CELEBRATED FATHER’S DAY IN THE MOST SPECIAL MANNER WITH CHILDREN OF SMILE FOUNDATION

Ajay Devgn who is gearing up for SHIVAAY this Diwali, spent the Fathers Day in the most special way! A devoted father and a strong supporter of Education for children, Devgn spent quality time with 50 children of Smile Foundation at his Juhu Office who even made handmade cards for Devgn as a sweet gesture. Devgn, a long time supporter of Smile Foundation and a firm believer of Education for the underprivileged children, met children of Smile Foundation to celebrate Fathers day and to spread the message of importance of Education. Ajay Devgan pledging his support towards this cause said “Being a father myself, I understand the importance of Education and appreciate the effort of Smile Foundation in eradicating illiteracy amongst the children & help them to come out of the vicious cycle of poverty thereafter.” Santanu Mishra, Executive Director & Trustee, Smile Foundation said “Smile Foundation strongly believes that Education leads the way for change. I would like to thank Ajay Devgn who has always come forward, encouraged & motivated our children to do well. Espousing to the cause of Education for children by people like Devgan will add more strength to Smile Foundation”.

KIARA CARRIED OFF THE GOWN VERY WELL – SAYS ABBAS OF ABBAS MUSTAN FAME

Director duo Abbas Mustan are well known for their grandeur and larger than life films and their next directorial venture MACHINE is no different. MACHINE also marks the debut of Abbas’ son Mustafa who will be seen sharing screen space with Kiara Advani in the film. The duo has recently shot for a romantic number in Georgia which is on the lines of Romeo & Juliet and for the same, actress Kiara Advani had to wear a 10 kg gown. Talking about the same, director Abbas said, “The song comes during a key sequence in the film. It not only takes the story forward but also helps in building the climax. The song will showcase the journey of real Romeo & Juliet in 3 minutes. Vikram Phadnis, who has designed her outfit showed the gown and when I tried to hold it, it was falling off from my hands. I was very worried about how Kiara would have carried it off but she rehearsed and when she came on set, there was no discomfort. Kiara carried off the gown very well. We shot the song smoothly and the camaraderie between Kiara & Mustafa is outstanding on the screen. In fact, she will be wearing different gowns in all the sequences of the song and all of them will weigh the same.” Now this is one song, we are sure the audience is waiting to see with bated breath.

BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS KANGNA SHARMA TURNS SINGER

Bollywood actors are known for trying their hand at something other than their forte. The stars of B – Town are multi – talented and have tried everything from direction to script – writing. Apart from juggling between their various roles, few of them can croon and melt your heart with their melodious voices. After Priyanka Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha, Jacqueline Fernandez, Alia Bhatt now Bollywood actress Kangna Sharma is all set to record her 1st ever album. The beautiful actress making her debut in Bollywood through GREAT GRAND MASTI is all set to won the heart of millions with her beautiful touching voice. Very soon she will record the romantic track. While talking to media Kangna Sharma said, “Yes defiantly I’m going to sing a song , that would be sensuous & romantic as well, I love singing , I never done riyaz but still I guess its God gift that I can sing well, now I have to see if my fans & friends will accept me as a singer or not ! I’m trying my luck , God is great and I’m sure people are gonna love it.”

RJ SHADAB KHAN TO ATTEND THE 1ST LOOK LAUNCH OF LOVE LIFE & SCREW UPS!

Popular RJ Shadab Khan & TV Host who is debuting in acting with the most awaited web series called Love, Life & Screw Ups!!! will be attending its 1st look launch in New York in Jun, 2016, in the midst of the Hollywood celebrities & media. Along with him, the other cast & crew members of the series will also be attending the launch. Incidentally, this web series has one of the most interesting ensembles cast comprising of popular actors from films, TV, theatre & modelling world. Actors like Zeenat Aman, Mita Vashisht, Dolly Thakore, Kapil Kaustubh Sharma, Yuvraaj Parashar, Sonali Raut, Diandra Soares, Sushant Divgikar & Akshay Sethi are making their digital debut with it. It is a cool & trendy romantic comedy on relationships. Zeenat Aman will be seen again in her glamorous diva avatar. The shooting of the series is complete. The look of the show is glamorous & grand. It is written & directed by Kapil Kaustubh Sharma. Music is by Nikhil Kamath. Bappi Lahiri has sung 1 cool peppy number. Keeping in mind the international market, the series is subtitled in English.

LAUNCH OF THE 1ST LOOK OF “CHAAR SAHIBZAADE 2 – RISE OF BANDA BAHADUR

Eros International is collaborating with Baweja Movies to co – produce the sequel to their 2014 Punjabi super hit 3D animated film CHAAR SAHIBZAADE 2 – RISE OF BANDA BAHADUR directed once again by Harry Baweja, is the story of the legendary larger – than – life super hero, Banda Bahadur. The 1st ever look of the film, a motion poster followed by the poster was unveiled in Chandigarh with the blessings of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), in the presence of SGPC President, Sardar Avtar Singh ji & Sardar Paramjit Singh ji Khalsa, (ISF) Producer Pammi Baweja & director Harry Baweja. The motion poster showcases Banda Singh Bahadur & The Chaar Sahibzaade. Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd said, “CHAAR SAHIBZAADE was one of its kind 3D animated historical movie India has ever seen which was widely appreciated and we are happy to have associated with Harry Baweja for CHAAR SAHIBZAADE 2 – RISE OF BANDA BAHADUR . We were humbled by the reactions to CHAAR SAHIBZAADE where we attempted the unexpected and received an overwhelming response. This appreciation makes us look forward to doing more and still better with a true sequel, pushing the animation to the next level and working with the best in the business. ”, added Director Harry Baweja. The makers are taking the sequel to the next level with animation by British visual effects & animation company Prime Focus London whose works boasts of Hollywood blockbusters like TARZAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA 3, LEGO FRIENDS, KING ARTHUR, BEAUTY AND THE BEAS etc. CHAAR SAHIBZAADE was the true story of the courage and unimaginable sacrifices of the 4 Sahibzaade of the 10th Guru of Sikhs, Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji. The sequel, Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur, takes forward the story of Banda Bahadur, from the pages of Indian history, who fought with great valour, courage and embodied the spiritual warrior qualities that Shri Guru Gobind Singhji conveyed through his teachings. The film will be released in Punjabi, Hindi & English.

Filed Under: Film

Movie Review: ‘Now You See Me 2’ is a very uninteresting film albeit full of meaningless mystery & suspence

June 21, 2016 by Shaheen Raaj

Producer: Alex Curtman, Robert Orsi & Bobby Cohen
Director: Jon M Chu
Star Cast: Daniel Racliffe, Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrrelson, Dave Franco, Jay Chou etc

Plot: The four Horsemen (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco & Lizzy Caplan) return for a 2nd mind bending adventure, elevating the limits of stage illusion to new heights and taking them around the globe. One year after outwitting, the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their Robin Hood – style magic spectacles, the illusionists resurface for a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical practices of a tech magnate. The man behind their vanishing act is none other than Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe), a tech prodigy who threatens the Horsemen into pulling off their most impossible heist yet. Their only hope is to perform one last unprecedented stunt to clear their names and reveal the mastermind behind it all.

Aces: All said & done it is the performance of actors like Daniel Radcliffe, Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrrelson, Dave Franco, Jay Chou who have enlivened the proceedings to some extent and salvage the film.

Minuses: The entire heist drama seems totally unconvincing & far – fetched.

Last Word: The genre of Now You See me 2, a sequel, is mystery & suspense but the film is lacking in totality in both the arenas.

Filed Under: Film

Movie Review: ‘Barad’ is a socially oriented issue based film

June 20, 2016 by Shaheen Raaj

barad marathi movie

Producer: Devendra Kapnis
Director: Tanaji Mahadeo Ghadge
Star Cast: Suhas Palshikar, Rajan Patil, Shahaji Kale, Bharat Ganeshpure, Sanjay Kulkarni & Nandkishor Chaughule

BARAD a barren land of fertile dreams Alkud is a typical small village in Maharashtra with an agrarian economy and a simple life, like any other village. The urban way of living fascinates, but the economy doesn’t allow. The story starts with a survey conducted by a government agency at Bardi, the barren land adjacent to the village. Anna, a village veteran, is called for, as a witness to the survey. Anna enquires about the survey. The information by the officer contains some crucial words in English. Anna & Appa try to conclude a meaning, guessing remains their only access to what this survey is all about.

The only good thing about Barad is the performance of all the veteran actors as well as some of the newer brigade of actors.

The film as no relief as far as entertainment quotient is concerned. It is a total issue based film and urban audiences will hardly relate to it.

The rural problem tackled is appreciative. Yet the film sounds more like a documentary, moving at a snail’s space, than a feature film.

Filed Under: Film

Movie Review: ‘Pinddaan’ is a classy & fascinating film worth watching at least once

June 20, 2016 by Shaheen Raaj

Pinddaan

Producer: Uday Pictures
Director: Prashant Patil
Star Cast: Siddharth Chandekar, Manwa Naik, Paula MacGleen, Prasad Pandit, Sanjay Kulkarni, Madhav Abhyankar, Farida Dadi,
Shubhangi Latkar, Pradeep Patwardhan, Vanita Shinde, Sanjay Gagnani. Milind Dastane & Priyanka Tataria

Devkar (Siddharth Chandekar) is a documentary film maker in Channel 6 in London and his colleague & intimate friend Roohi (Manwa Naik) is a cinematographer in the same channel. They both come to India on an assignment. Besides Ashutosh also has to do a pinddaan (Post Death Rituals) for his grandmother. One day on the river bank Manas Ganga he meets a British girl Anna (Paula McGleen), they keep meeting and gradually Ashutosh falls deeply in love with Anna.

Prashant Patil with his excellent directorial skill has succeeded in maintaining a firm grip on this mystic love story bordering somewhat on super natural element. Performance wise Siddharth Chandekar is superb. Manwa Naik is good, but she hardly has anything much to do. On the other hand Paula McGleen has done justice to her role. The supporting cast is also adequate.

The title Pinddaan itself is totally misleading and irrelevant for a serene & mystic love story like Pinddaan. Another hindrance is the overdose of English dialogues especially between Siddharth & Manwa.

Marathi Cinema is coming of age by making use of foreign locales and bold love making scene which may not go down well in the interiors.

Filed Under: Film

Rajasthan Home minister abuses former PM Manmohan Singh, then says sorry

June 20, 2016 by Nasheman

Gulab Chand Kataria

New Delhi: Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria on Sunday kicked up a storm for allegedly using foul language while referring to former prime minister Manmohan Singh during a meeting of BJP workers in Churu. Kataria later apologised, saying that a word he used was “inappropriate”.

Comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his predecessor, Kataria said: “Desh ka pradhan mantri pehle Manmohan Singh jab America utarta tha, toh sa** ko receive karne kay liye aira-gera nathu khaira mantri ja karke airport se lekar ata tha. Lekin ab Hindustan ka pradhan mantri jab jata hai, toh Obama swayam uth karke jata hai uski agwani karne ke liye. (When prime minister Manmohan Singh used to go to America, the sa** was received by ordinary ministers at the airport. But now, when India’s prime minister goes, [US President Barack] Obama himself comes to receive him.”

Later, the minister tendered an apology on Twitter but insisted that he did not say anything derogatory about the former prime minister.

Congress leader and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot sought action against Kataria for the speech. “The BJP must take strong action against him and he should be sacked from his post. The BJP’s leaders are shamelessly saying whatever they want. They have literally crossed all limits,” said Gehlot.

The Congress also criticised the minister’s derogatory tone while referring to the former PM in his nearly half-hour speech. Congress state president Sachin Pilot said that “the state home minister’s comments about a former PM only reflect the state of his mental faculties”.

(Agencies)

Filed Under: India

Karnataka MLA Ambareesh submits one-line resignation; Speaker rejects it

June 20, 2016 by Nasheman

Ambareesh

Bengaluru: As discontent simmered over the reshuffle of his ministry by Chief Minister Sidddaramaiah, cine-actor turned politician Ambareesh today resigned as Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.

Ambareesh sent a one line resignation letter addressed to the Assembly Speaker through his personal assistant, the move coming a day after Siddaramaiah dropped 14 ministers and inducted 13 others in the major revamp.

Deputy Speaker Shivashankara Reddy, who is officiating as the Speaker’s post is lying vacant with Kagodu Thimmappa being appointed as the cabinet Minister, has not accepted the letter as the Member himself did not submit it.

“Ambareesh has sent a letter of resignation through some other person; any such letter will be considered valid if the member himself submits it. I have sent it back,” Shivashankar Reddy told media.

The resignation letter states he is resigning as MLA of Mandya constituency, without assigning any reason.

Ambareesh was the Housing Minister before he was dropped.

He had earlier also served as Member of Parliament and was Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, but had resigned from the Lok Sabha membership, expressing dissatisfaction with the Cauvery Dispute Tribunal award.

Ambareesh’s supporters in Mandya continued their protest for the second consecutive day today.

They had blocked the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway yesterday.

Resentment is brewing within Congress after the reshuffle, with several dropped Ministers and those who were aspiring to join the cabinet openly expressing their unhappiness against the party leadership.

The ministers who faced the axe are: Qamarul Islam, Shamanoor Shivashankarappa, V Srinivasa Prasad, M H Ambareesh, Vinay Kumar Sorake, Satish Jarkiholi, Baburao Chinchansoor, Shivaraj Sangappa Tangadagi, S R Patil, Manohar Tahasildhar, K Abayachandra Jain, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Kimmane Ratnakar and P T Parameshwar Naik.

Srinivasa Prasad and Islam are among others who have made no secret of their displeasure over being dropped.

Supporters of Srinivas Prasad had called for a bandh in Chamarajanagar and Nanjangud today.

Similar protests by supporters of various aspirants Congress MLA’s and dropped Ministers have been reported from different parts of the state.

(Agencies)

Filed Under: India

Dinesh Gundu Rao appointed KPCC working President

June 20, 2016 by Nasheman

dinesh gundu rao

Bengaluru: Dinesh Gundu Rao, who was among the 14 ministers dropped in the Karnataka cabinet reshuffle, was today made State working Congress President.

The announcement was made by AICC General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi, who said party chief Sonia Gandhi has approved the move.

Son of former Chief Minister R Gundu Rao, Dinesh is a three-time MLA and has been national spokesperson of the party.

At present, Home Minister G Parmeshwar is also the PCC Chief.

There has been talk of Energy Minister D K Shiva Kumar likely to be made the PCC chief.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah yesterday dropped 14 ministers and inducted 13 members into his Council of Ministers in a bid to give a face-lift to his three-year old government.

Assembly elections in the state are two years away.

(Agencies)

Filed Under: India

Subhash Ghai institutes Lata Mangeshkar scholarship at Whistling Woods International

June 20, 2016 by Shaheen Raaj

Subhash Ghai

With his Film & Media Arts institute Whistling Woods International (WWI) entering its 10th year, and having had the success of it being rated as one of the 10 best film schools in the world, Founder & Chairman Subhash Ghai is delighted to announce a scholarship for meritorious yet indigent students in the name of Padmashri awardee Lata Mangeshkar ji.

The LATA MANGESHKAR SCHOLRSHIP will carry a 100% fee waiver for a 2-year / 3-year programme at Whistling Woods International.

Subhash Ghai and Meghna Ghai-Puri, President of Whistling Woods, accompanied by a few students, met Lata ji at her residence yesterday. The purpose was to invite her to receive the ‘2016 Whistling Woods Maestro Award’ for her legendary contribution to Indian Cinema, at its 9th Convocation on July 18, 2016. She gracefully accepted the invitation, and had all praise for the vision of Subhash Ghai & Mukta Arts in setting up of Whistling Woods International in 2001, as an institute of global standards in the education of the art, commerce and science of Cinema. As she said in her video message that she recorded for the institute, “I am honoured to receive such a prestigious award from a world-class institute like Whistling Woods International and I bless them for a great future.”

During this meeting, Lata ji also happily accepted a proposal from Meghna to institute an annual scholarship at WWI in her name. Lata ji said “I am deeply touched by this great gesture of Subhash ji, Meghna and their team. It’s an honour for me.”

Subhash Ghai added “It is our great honour to have Lata ji’s acceptance for our attempt to inspire the next generation of Indian filmmakers. This scholarship in the name of India’s pride and an institution for us all, Lata ji, will continue to benefit students for decades to come.”

Subhash Ghai also revealed that while WWI does provide scholarships to meritorious yet indigent students every year, this is the 2nd special 100% scholarship instituted in the name of a legend of Indian Cinema. Three years ago, Whistling Woods International had announced the DILIP KUMAR SCHOLARSHIP and over the past 3 years, three students have availed of this scholarship (2014 – Amit Hegde, 2015 – Rohit Valecha & 2016 – Amol Srivastava).

Whistling Woods International, currently has over 700 students in several schools (Filmmaking, Acting, Animation, Music, Media & Communication and Fashion & Design) at its Filmcity campus. WWI has collaborated with TISS for its degree courses and is privileged to host a YouTube Space, a Sony Media Lab & RedEducation, within its campus.

Filed Under: Film

Egypt’s Morsi sentenced to life imprisonment over espionage charges

June 18, 2016 by Nasheman

morsi

Egypt’s Morsi sentenced to life imprisonment over espionage charges

by Adham Youssef

The Cairo Criminal Court sentenced Saturday former president Mohamed Morsi to life in prison, along with two other defendants, in the “Qatar espionage” case.

Another six defendants received death sentences after the Grand Mufti argued that the “crime of the defendants are similar to that of treason” whose punishment should be death.

The presiding judge, Mohamed Shereen Fahmy, also sentenced Morsi to another 15 years for a different charge in the same case.

Fahmy employed several nationalist connotations while reading the court’s decision.

The session witnessed a heavy presence of security forces in the fortified Police Academy in downtown Cairo

Morsi and the other defendants are accused of leaking national security documents and information related to national security to Qatar during Morsi’s presidency.

Filed Under: Muslim World

Gulberg massacre: Ehsan Jafri’s firing provoked mob, says judge

June 18, 2016 by Nasheman

Ehsan Jafri

Ahmedabad: Ruling out any conspiracy angle in the 2002 Gulberg Society massacre, a special court on Friday said firing by former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, in which one person was killed, provoked and infuriated the mob that led it to the “killing frenzy”, but asserted that the firing cannot condone the acts of the mob.

“It was the private firing by Shri Ehsan Jafri that acted as a catalyst and which infuriated the mob to such an extent that it went out of control, the limited police force available there had no means to control or disperse such mob, which had gathered in large numbers post the incident of private firing,” special SIT court judge P.B. Desai said in his order.

“Shri Ehsan Jafri had perpetrated acts of firing from his weapon from different locations within Gulberg Society upon the mob, causing injuries and the death of one person, which in my opinion was the catalyst, which provoked the mob to such proportions that it went out of control and thus resulted into the killing frenzy, where a large number of innocent persons lost their lives,” the court said.

Rejecting the conspiracy angle, the court said it was “unnatural” that things turned “ugly” all of a sudden after 1.30 (on February 28, 2002) pm “as if some tap was turned on, which resulted in a flood of water and the carnage was perpetrated”.

The court, however, added that this fact cannot “in any manner excuse or condone the acts of the mob, which perpetrated the violence needlessly upon innocent men, women and children and hacked them to death and ensured that many others were burned to death in the carnage that followed such private firing.”

“The incidence of Gulberg society is in fact a culmination of a series of incidents, which happened at different time frames. Suddenly transgressing into this grave and heinous carnage which has resulted in the death of such large number of women, children and elderly,” it said while rejecting conspiracy theory.

“The carnage took place on account of a spontaneous gathering of a large mob on accounts of the news having spread that number of persons of the majority community have been injured/killed in a private firing by Shri Ehsan Jafri, which further resulted in the entire carnage taking place,” it said, while rejecting the conspiracy theory.

The court sentenced 11 convicts to life imprisonment in the case of burning alive of 69 people, including Jafri, in the 2002 post-Godhra violence.

The court also awarded 10-year jail term to one of the 13 convicted for lesser offences while 12 others have been given seven-year sentence each.

(Agencies)

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