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Movie Review: Prem Sankat is an interesting love story

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Producer: Diksha Yuvraj Surwade
Director: Datta Mirkutte
Star Cast : Raj Surwade, Monalisa Bagal, Rahul Bhise, Ankita Parmar, Damini Dolas, Rajendra Shisatkar, Yatin Karyekar, Latika Gore, Rohini, Satish Pulekar, Nishigandha Wad
Genre: Romantic Thriller
Rating**

The story of Prem Sankat kick starts with Raj (debutant Raj Surwade) painting the town red with his friends. On the other hand Mona (Monalisa Bagal) gets kidnapped by the goons of a pimp to be drawn into flesh trade. Raj has seen her being kidnapped! So one fine day he ends up rescuing her from the clutches of the pimp and keeps her hidden in a farm house and gradually falls in love with her.

First of all a word of praise for the Debutant director for presenting the love story in a daringly different mileu but his directorial treatment of the same leaves much to be desired. Debutant Raj Surwade & Monalisa Bagal show just a little spark of histrionics but both have miles to go before they can even succeed in making a place for themselves in Marathi Cinema.

Whereas veteran actors like Rajendra Shisatkar, Yatin Karyekar, Latika Gore, Rohini, Satish Pulekar, Nishigandha Wad lend them an able support.

At the ticket window Prem Sankat will have to struggle hard with not much help coming in even from the word of mouth publicity.

Two Nigerians held in Bengaluru for trying to sell cocaine

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Bengaluru: Two Nigerian citizens have been arrested here for allegedly indulging in drug peddling and 50 grams of cocaine worth Rs 2.5 lakhs seized from them.

Nduba Joseph (25) and Nwite Sunday Rose (32) were arrested yesterday in Indiranagar Police station limits here following information that they were trying to sell cocaine to customers, a CCB release said.

Their passports and a two-wheeler had also been confiscated.

The accused are said to have purchased cocaine from an individual named Ben, who is now absconding, and were selling it to customers known to them, the release said.

Both the accused and Ben have been booked under several acts including Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

(Agencies)

Kejriwal seeks Patel support to ‘clean’ Gujarat politics

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Mehsana: Amid speculations of AAP planning to make a determined bid in poll-bound Gujarat, party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today sought the support of the agitating Patel community to “clean” the politics of Gujarat.

Addressing a public gathering at Patel-dominated Piludra village here, the AAP chief said the village holds special significance as the quota agitation by the community started here a year ago, even as a little known outfit staged a protest over his remarks on cross-LoC surgical strikes.

Recalling that AAP could make a clean sweep in Delhi in 2015 Assembly polls with the support of the common man, Kejriwal sought to draw a parallel with Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption campaign and the Patidar agitation.

“I salute your courage, as I came to know that Patidar agitation originated from this village. Few years back, we did Anna Andolan against rampant corruption in the country. We asked the government to enact a strict law to curb corruption, as we did not have such powers,” said Kejriwal.

“Instead of fulfilling our demand, we were asked to form a government to bring such law. We were not taken seriously. As we did not have any other option, we formed a party and acquired 67 out of 70 seats in Delhi. This is the power of the common man,” said Kejriwal to a cheering crowd, mostly from the Patel community.

“Patel agitation started from this village. Now, I request you to start another movement to clean the politics of Gujarat from this village. We all have to come together to fight against corruption and clean Gujarat’s politics,” said Kejriwal.

He also raised the slogan of “Jay Sardar – Jay Patidar” several times. Kejriwal also paid floral tributes to Sardar Patel’s statue in Mehasna.

He visited Kaamli village of Unjha taluka of this district, where he met the kin of Nagjibhai, a constable who committed suicide allegedly due to harassment from bootleggers and politicians last month.

At the village, he also met parents of Kanubhai Patel, a Patidar youth died during quota violence last year.

He then visited Unjha-based Umiya Mata temple, revered by the Patel community.
Outside the temple, members of a little-known outfit Rashtriya Patidar Sansthan, staged protests against Kejriwal over his remarks on the surgical strikes.

Patel quota stir leader Hardik Patel had yesterday issued a statement in support of Kejriwal.

“We should not oppose Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal when he is coming to meet the family members of those who died during Patidar community’s reservation agitation. He will tell the rest of the country about our plight,” Patel said in a message from Udaipur.

Later, Hardik through his organisation in Mehasna gave a memorandum to Kejriwal seeking his support to the stir.

(PTI)

Fake degree row: Order on summoning Smriti Irani on Oct 18

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New Delhi: A Delhi court would decide next week on whether to summon Union Minister Smriti Irani on a complaint filed against her for allegedly giving false information regarding her academic qualifications in affidavits to the Election Commission.

Metropolitan Magistrate Harvinder Singh today reserved its order for October 18 after the Delhi State Election Commission, in pursuance to court’s earlier direction, filed before it certain records in a sealed cover relating to Irani’s educational qualification submitted by her for contesting the 2004 general elections.

The court had on October 6 directed Election Commission officials to file the documents after noting that certian clarifications were required in the matter.

During earlier hearings of the complaint filed by freelance writer Ahmer Khan, the court was told by a poll panel official that the documents filed by Irani regarding her educational qualification while filing nominations, were not traceable. However, the information on this was available on its website, he had said.

In pursuance to the court’s direction, Delhi University had also submitted that the documents pertaining to Irani’s BA course in 1996, as purportedly mentioned by her in an affidavit filed during 2004 Lok Sabha elections, were yet to be found.

The court had on November 20 last year allowed the complainant’s plea seeking direction to the officials of EC and DU to bring the records of Irani’s qualifications after he said he was unable to place them before the court.

The complainant had alleged that Irani had deliberately given discrepant information about her educational qualifications in affidavits filed before the poll panel in 2004, 2011 and 2014 and not given any clarification despite concerns being raised on the issue.

Khan had alleged that Irani had knowingly furnished misleading information about her qualifications and that a candidate, deliberately giving incorrect details, could be punished under provisions of the IPC and under section 125A of the Representation of the People Act (RPA).

Section 125A of RPA deals with penalty for filing false affidavit and entails a jail term of up to six months or fine or both.

(PTI)

19 killed, 60 injured in stampede at Rajghat bridge near Varanasi

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Chandauli: Nineteen were killed and 60 others injured in a stampede at Rajghat bridge between Varanasi and Chandauli where a large number of people had gathered for a religious event this afternoon.

The incident took place when thousands of followers of religious leader Jai Gurudev were on their way to Domri village on the banks of Ganga to take part in the two-day camp, police said.

19 people were killed while 60 others were injured. Five of them are stated to be in a serious condition, District Magistrate Chandauli, Kumar Prashant said.

Senior officials of police and administration have rushed to the spot to carry out relief and rescue measures.

Meanwhile, a government spokesman in Lucknow said that the situation in Chandauli is being monitored and all necessary measures were being taken.

An inquiry will be instituted to find out the cause of the stampede, he said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced Rs 2 lakh for the kin of the dead and free treatment for the injured people, IG (law and order) Hariom Sharma said.
The incident took place as people were brought for the camp in large numbers whereas permission was taken for a limited number of people, ADG (law and order) Daljit Chaudhary said in Lucknow.

“One person died of suffocation because of the surging crowd on the narrow bridge. This led to rumours which resulted in the stampede,” Chaudhary said, adding that the number of casualties could go up.

The spokesman of Jai Gurudev Sansthan, Raj Bahadur said that the devotees were proceeding towards the camp on the bridge but the police started sending them back even though the inflow on the bridge was not stopped.

This led to rumours that the bridge ahead has collapsed which led to the stampede, he said, alleging that there was a serious lapse on the part of the administration.

(Agencies)

We’ll continue to play aggressive cricket in ODIs: Ajinkya Rahane

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Dharamsala: “Aggressive intent” was the key behind India’s overwhelming success against New Zealand in the Test series and the hosts aim to continue playing the same brand of cricket in the upcoming five-match ODI series, middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane said here today.

India whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 in the just-concluded Test series to claim the nuemro uno position in the ICC Test rankings and Rahane credits the success to aggressive intent.

“I think discipline will be the key. The kind of cricket we played in the Test series, our intent was aggressive all the time. So here again our intent will be aggressive, play intensive cricket and play to our strength rather than focusing on opponent’s strengths and weaknesses,” Rahane told reporters at the HPCA stadium.

He also said that gaining the momentum early on will be key in deciding the fate of the five-match series, which starts with the first ODI here on Sunday.

“I am really looking forward to the One-Day series, especially after the Test series. But again it is important to start fresh here. Momentum will be the key. Winning the first match will be very important to be in that momentum,” said the Mumbaikar, who is the vice-captain of the Test side.

Asked how difficult it is for a cricketer to make adjustments from one format to the other in a short span of time, Rahane said: “I believe its completely mental adjustment because as a professional cricketer it is important for us to adjust to any format.

“It is important how we adjust mentally. Getting used to the conditions will be a big factor and we are actually experienced in that. So we don’t think too much about the change in formats. It’s all about how you deal with certain situations and factors. Mental adjustment will be key in ODIs,” he said.

India have rested three senior cricketers in Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami and Ravindra Jadeja from the series, keeping in mind the long season ahead.

With an aim to broaden the bench strength, the new selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad, have included a few youngsters — Jayant Yadav, Axar Patel, Dhawal Kulkarni, Mandeep Singh and Manish Pandey — in the squad.

Rahane feels it is a welcome move by the selectors to give new guys opportunity at the highest level.

“I am really excited about the new guys coming into the team. It’s really energising, everyone is looking in good shape. The guys have done pretty well in India A series and few guys did well in Ranji Trophy matches,” he said.

“It’s all about giving the new guys confidence and opportunity at the highest level.”
Rahane also refused to think too much ahead and preferred to concentrate on the task at hand.

“As of now it is important for us to focus on this series rather than thinking about the Champions Trophy. It’s still a long way to go for the Champions Trophy. We will play one match at a time,” he said.

Talking about his new role as vice-captain of the Test side, Rahane said he relishes the responsibility of Virat Kohli’s deputy.

“I don’t believe in seniority or juniority. It’s all about learning at every step and giving inputs. I really learnt a lot as vice-captain.

“On the field it is important for you to stay alert all the time because there are plenty of things going on in a captain’s mind. So as a vice-captain it is important to stay alert all the time and whatever inputs you have you pass it on to your captain,” he concluded.

(PTI)

Shiv Sena pitches for 2nd term for Pranab Mukherjee

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New Delhi: Ruling NDA constituent Shiv Sena today pitched for a second term for President Pranab Mukherjee even as the Congress said the party high command will take a call on it.

Sena leader Sanjay Raut said he will meet Mukherjee next week, insisting he has proved to be “best President” and that nobody can doubt his capabilities.

“In the last five years, he has shown that he is a capable and a non-controversial President, who is well-versed in national and international affairs,” Raut, Shiv Sena’s leader in the Rajya sabha, said.

“We will let you know. We don’t know what Shiv Sena has said. The party high command has to take a call on this,” Congress spokesperson Shobha Oza said when asked whether her party will back Mukherjee, a former Congressman, for a second term.

Asked whether the Shiv Sena, which is a key constituent of the BJP-led NDA and the oldest ideological ally of the saffron party, would appeal to other parties for backing Mukherjee for a second term, Raut said, it is a decision which only party chief Uddhav Thackeray can take.

“Uddhav Thackeray too has a lot of respect and affection for Pranab Mukherjee,” he said.
Raut, who is the executive editor of Shiv Sena’s mouthpeice Saamna, said, “Just like his party appreciated the surgical strikes by the armed forces and congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, similarly, we are appreciating the good work of the President.”

The comments from Raut, Shiv Sena’s most visible public face, come at a time when the party’s ties with BJP, with which it shares power both in Maharashtra and at the Centre, are under strain.

During run-up to the Presidential polls, Mukherjee had visited Matoshree, the residence of the Thackerays, to garner support for his candidature. The Sena, under Bal Thackeray’s leadership, had broken ranks with BJP to support Mukherjee’s presidential candidature in 2012.

Mukherjee’s current term ends on July 25 next year and, according to reports, the Rashtrapati Bhawan has approached the government to find a suitable accomodation for him in Lutyen’s bungalow zone.

Barring the first President of India Dr Rajendra Prasad, none of his successors has had a second term in Rashtrapati Bhawan.

(Agencies)

Cinema owners association bans films with Pak artistes

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Mumbai: Amid growing demand for a ban on Pakistani artistes, Cinema Owners Exhibitors Association of India (COEAI) today decided not to release movies starring actors from Pakistan in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Goa.

This announcement puts an uncertainty on the release of Karan Johar’s “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, which sees Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in a supporting role and is slated to arrive in theatres this Diwali.

Addressing the media, COEAI’s president Nitin Datar said that the decision was not taken under any political pressure, but rather, keeping public sentiment in mind.

“Today, the meeting of Cinema Owners Exhibitors Association of India took place and it was decided that keeping in mind the patriotic feelings and the national interest of our country, we request all our members and exhibitors to refrain from screening movies which have involvement of any Pakistani artist, technicians, directors, music directors etc,” Datar said.

“We are also in the process of requesting other associations connected with the film industry to support the sentiments in the best interest of our nation.”

He said that while the decision to not screen certain films would cause monetary losses for the theatre owners, there might have been greater damage if their screens were vandalised.

“The association is not going to screen any movie and the decision implies from today until things don’t get normal. States included under the association are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa,” Datar added.

In the wake of Uri attack last month, Fawad, Mahira Khan and other Pakistani actors were targeted by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), which had issued an ultimatum to them to leave India within 48 hours or be forced out.

The party has also threatened to stall the releases of “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” and “Raees”, starring Mahira in the lead role.

Subsequently, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) passed a motion to ban artistes from across the border from working in the industry till Indo-Pak relations are normalised.

It, however, had said that “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, “Raees” and other films starring Pakistani actors, which have completed production, would not be affected.

(Agencies)

The Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with STAR Unveils its programming for the festival this year

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Kangana Ranaut along with the Board of Trustees – Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Rohan Sippy, Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Manish Mundra, Vishal Bhardwaj & Dibakar Banerjee joined Jio MAMI with Star Co-chairperson, Kiran Rao & Festival Director Anupama Chopra.

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Over 180 films from 54 countries including features, documentaries & short films to be showcased at the festival.

The Film Festival will honour director & screenwriter Sai Paranjpye & acclaimed filmmaker, Jia Zhangke with “Excellence in Cinema” Award

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star is less than a month away from offering the city a movie extravaganza unlike any other. In its 18th edition, the festival announced its stellar line-up for the year at its annual press conference held on Thurs, 29th Sept, in Mumbai. The festival is set to kick off on 20th Oct, 2016. The press conference began with the announcement of the festival’s new brand identity.

Jio MAMI with Star, Festival Co-Chairperson, Kiran Rao averred, “It’s been a very exciting year for the Academy. Firstly, we are now a year around presence. We launched the MAMI Film Club in May, 2016 with a conversation between Sir Ian McKellen & Aamir Khan. We’ve followed that up with Indian premieres of films such as Brahman Naman and India in A Day. The Academy is committed to bringing you great film content & conversations not just in Oct, 2016 but throughout the year. We’ve also got a new identity. Mumbai is a mosaic of islands & communities, of over 16 million people, their hopes & dreams. We wanted to find an identity that reflects this great city and the festival. If you look closely at our new logo, you will see 2 fish creating a geometric pattern that forms the Devnagri representation of MAMI. This identity also works well for us because we are always fishing for talent!!!”

Mrs. Nita M. Ambani, Founder & Chairperson, Reliance Foundation & Co-Chair, MAMI Board of Trustees averred, “Welcome to Jio MAMI – the 18th Mumbai Film Festival. Cinema acts as a game changer, inspiring & influencing lives and making a positive contribution to the society. The advent of digital technology is taking filmmaking to a higher level, with innovative opportunities & techniques for creative expression & viewership. I have no doubt that this digital way of life will help the world of content creation in a big way. Let this edition of the much-awaited Jio MAMI festival continue to add value to the film fraternity & audiences in India.”

Uday Shankar, CEO, STAR India averred, “I have always believed that the media & entertainment industry has a very important role in shaping society & cultural consciousness. We at Star believe in the potential of stories to stimulate imagination & influence societal change moving the nation forward. MAMI brings such exemplary stories to life with world class cinema especially curated for the festival. This will be our 3rd year of association with MAMI and together we hope to connect the city to world-class content & provide an amazing platform for young & creative talent.”

Gayatri Yadav, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Communications, STAR India averred, “This is our 3rd year and it’s really something we strongly believe in. We strongly believe in the vision, the brand & the people behind it. Star’s vision is to inspire a billion imaginations and there is nothing more central to inspiring imaginations to shape our nation’s cultural consciousness toward films.”

Actor & Director Dibakar Banerjee averred, “Each year, the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star gives 2 “Excellence in Cinema awards”. This year, our international award goes to Chinese director Jia Zhangke. Jia Zhangke belongs to the 6th generation of Chinese filmmakers. His work has offered a unique perspective on a transitional generation. He combines this with a humane concern for the working class & poor. Jia Zhangke has directed 13 films in 21 years. His works continue to break boundaries and move the world.”

Filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj avered, “Our “Indian Excellence in Cinema award” goes to filmmaker Sai Paranjpye. Sai Paranjpye’s career has spanned over 4 decades. Her films are milestones in Indian cinema. Sai’s cinema is defined by certain humanity. Her films didn’t have oversized heroes & villains. She told slice of life stories about common people. Her work continues to inspire generations of filmmakers.”

Director Zoya Akhtar announced the jury for the Jio MAMI with Star’s competition category, India Gold. She averred, “One of the primary functions of the festival is to serve as a gateway to the best of Indian cinema. Here’s our India Gold jury. This section also carries award money of 45 lakhs. Joining the jury this year is composer Mychael Danna who won both the Oscar & the Golden Globe for Life of Pi. Time magazine film critic Stephanie Zacharek, Taiwanese film director & photographer Yonfan and the head of the jury is Turkish film director Reha Erdem, who has been called Turkey’s most philosophical & contemplative filmmaker.”

Director & scriptwriter Vikramaditya Motwane announced the jury for the International Competition and averred, “This section also carries award money of 45 lakhs and the jury are: Film maker Anurag Kashyap, one of Hindi cinema’s most compelling creators, Producer Christine Vachon whose films include Carol, Still Alice & Boys Don’t Cry, Chris McDonald, President of Hot Docs, the largest documentary film festival in North America, Writer Director & photographer Tala Hadid. Her short film Tes Cheveux Noirs Ihsan, won an Academy Award. And the Head of the Jury is Portuguese filmmaker Miguel Gomes. Miguel’s last film The Arabian Nights Trilogy had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. His earlier film Tabu won the Fipresci prize at the Berlin Film Festival in 2012.”

Introducing a new programme at the festival that brings films from one, select country every year, Director Anurag Kashyap averred, “This year, the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star will include a new programme, Country Focus. This year the country in focus is Turkey. The festival will screen 10 films from Turkey, which represents the different strains of cinema in the country. The selection will include films of the Turkish New Wave & directors like Zeki Demirkubuz & Nuri Bilge Ceylan. It will also have classics like The Bride from 1973.”

This year, the festival also acknowledges the contribution of women in the film industry and in order to strengthen its efforts to ensure that these women get the recognition they deserve, the festival introduces new awards.

Announcing the new award at the festival this year, Siddharth Roy Kapur, MD, Disney India averred, “This year, Oxfam India in partnership with the festival has instituted an award for 10 lakhs rupees for “Best Film” on Gender Equality. The award category focuses on films that challenge gender based social norms, which lead to gender inequality and hence to the global pandemic of violence against women & girls. The Indian film industry is one of the most significant influencers in Indian society. Oxfam India aims to encourage & recognize professional filmmakers who make cinema, which promotes positive gender norms and inspires people for a future where violence against women & girls no longer exists. This is only open to Indian films programmed at the festival.”

Filmmaker Karan Johar averred, “We are also thrilled to announce a special award this year called the MAMI MasterCard “Best Indian Female Filmmaker 2016 award”. This award for 15 lakhs rupees is also for Indian films only. This award aims to strengthen the female voice in Indian cinema. Over the last 5 years, we’ve made some progress here but it’s much too little. The representation of both genders onscreen can only benefit with the inclusion of more female voices. This award is a step towards that.”

Announcing the few names from the international films line-up that will be screened at the festival this year, Director & Producer, Rohan Sippy said, “Few of the exciting titles in our International Selection are: I, Daniel Blake by Ken Loach, Swiss Army Man by Daniels, Certain Women by Kelly Reichardt, Graduation by Cristian Mungiu, Things To Come by Mia Hansen-Love, Elle by Paul Verhoeven, Neruda by Pablo Larrain, Mostly Sunny – A Documentary on Sunny Leone by Dilip Mehta & Hema Hema: Sing Me A Song While I Wait by Khyentse Norbu from Bhutan.”

Also Present at the press conference, Film Producer, Manisha Mundra averred, “Some of our Indian titles are: A Death in the Gunj By Konkona Sen Sharma, Lady Of The Lake by Haobam Paban Kumar, Loev by Sudhanshu Saria, Autohead by Rohit Mittal, The Cinema Travellers by Shirley Abraham & Amit Madheshiya, Lipstick Under My Burkha by Alankrita Shrivastav.”

Jio MAMI with Star, Festival Director, Anupama Chopra averred, “This year, the JIO MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star will also be bigger and hopefully better. The MAMI Movie Mela will now be 2 days. Our section for children Half Ticket will be open to the public on certain days. Our experimental film section is now called The New Medium. It includes some very exciting titles that offer new ways of seeing film. We also have a Word to Screen Market, which puts book publishers & content creators into the same room. And our book award now includes books on cinema in Hindi also. The festival will screen over 175 films from 54 countries. The festival is going to be a movie feast. This is an inclusive film festival so no matter what your taste is – there will be a film for you.”

Jio MAMI with Star, Creative Director, Smriti Kiran averred, “With every passing year, we at Jio MAMI with Star strive to bring exciting programmes that will appeal to everyone; from filmgoers to aspiring filmmakers. To continue this tradition, the festival will introduce new programmes & screenings that will bring the best of cinema around the world to Mumbai. We have some of the greatest minds in the global film industry joining us in championing the festival. While the film screenings remain at the heart of the festival, the roster this year will also feature programmes that will touch upon varied aspects of the entertainment industry. We are thrilled to announce Jio MAMI with Star 2016 programming line-up with you and we look forward to putting up a spectacular show!”

Starting 19th August, when the call for entries was announced, the Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star received an unprecedented number of entries for the movies this time. The jury members selected the best films and have taken a decision to screen nearly 180 films in feature/documentary/short films categories.

The festival, as it does every year, identifies the contribution of great minds in the world of cinema. The “Excellence in Cinema Award” provides a great opportunity to highlight, applaud & promote works of such individuals. This year, the Indian “Excellence in Cinema Award” will be conferred to the noted director & screenwriter of several award winning movies like Sparsh & Chashme Baddoor, Sai Paranjpye. The Government of India awarded Sai with the Padma Bhushan title in 2006 in recognition of her artistic talents. Jia Zhangke, known as the leading figure of the “Sixth Generation” movement in Chinese Cinema and one of the most critically acclaimed filmmakers working today will be the recipient of the “International Excellence in Cinema Award”.

What’s new at Jio MAMI Film Festival with Star this year: After receiving an overwhelming response last year, Jio MAMI with Star brings back Movie Mela for 2 days!
A special program curated for young audiences, Half Ticket opens to public this year. The festival introduces New Medium, a special category dedicated to art house cinema. Jio MAMI’s 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star launches a “Word to Screen” Market. Other Important Announcements made: Opening Ceremony of the Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star to be held at the Royal Opera House. Jio MAMI with Star to Open with Konkona Sen Sharma’s directorial debut, A Death in the Gunj. Jio MAMI with Star to screen yesteryear film directors & legends, Bimal Roy & P. K. Nair’s films. Actress Sonam Kapoor joins Jio MAMI with Star as Word to Screen Brand Ambassador. Campaign film of Jio MAMI with Star directed by Vasan Bala

The Competition Categories are India Gold,
International Competition & Dimensions Mumbai. Non-Competition Categories: Country Focus (Turkey), Rendezvous, World Cinema, India Story, Discovering India, MAMI Tribute (International & India) & Restored Classics

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star is an inclusive movie feast. We showcase the latest cutting-edge, independent cinema – art house fare alongside genre movies from Bollywood & Hollywood & also cult international movies. We offer the best of world cinema to the people of Mumbai and we offer the best of Indian cinema to the world. The festival is run by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image popularly known as MAMI. This is a space where we revel in the sheer pleasure of cinema, the joy it gives us and how much it enhances our lives. The goal is to nurture and ignite a passion for movies. We want Jio MAMI to be shorthand for excellence in cinema.

The financial capital of India is also the epicentre of the Indian film industry. The city plays such a major role in production & dissemination of Indian films & television programs that it is widely known by its acronym “Bollywood”. In 1997, a group of film industry stalwarts headed by late Hrishikesh Mukherjee founded the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) as a not-for-profit Trust. Their main objective was to organise an annual International Film Festival which the film industry and the country could be proud of. MAMI has been organising the festival for the last 16 years and aims to foster a climate of good cinema. MAMI engages people from all walks of life across the city & country that enjoy & love good cinema. It is Mumbai’s only film festival that is entirely created and run by film professionals and a group of members from corporate India. Appreciation of good cinema, stripped off all the limiting labels of art & commercial, can only come about through exposure to the best of films the world has to offer. The Festival is the 1st step in that direction.

In their Mission Statement in 1997, the MAMI Board of Trustees had averred, “We feel it is the need of the hour to disseminate & inculcate good cinema amongst the Indian audiences. The only way to achieve this is to celebrate cinema by hosting an International Film Festival in Mumbai, India’s film & entertainment capital. MAMI (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) is committed to start Mumbai’s 1st independent international film festival organized by practicing film makers.”

Jio MAMI with Star is glad to reach movie lovers through JioChat. Follow our official channel “Jio MAMI” on JioChat for regular updates & exclusive content.

For more information on Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star scheduled to be held from 20th October- 27th October 2016, do visit the official website.

“Eat your way to a healthy heart” – Shilpa Shetty

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Shilpa Shetty Kundra, the fitness conscious nay fitness freak diva of Bollywood had recently participated in the Saffolalife event on the eve of World Heart day Celebration in lieu with Chef Kunal Kapoor and VJ Cyrus Sahukar at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Santacruz, Mumbai.

What is your take on being a part of the celebration of Saffolalife’s event on the eve of World Heart Day?

I feel great and really excited to be a part of the Saffolalife endeavor that is inspiring people towards a better heart which in turn encourages them to live a healthy life through simple and small steps which are very enjoyable yet effective. Besides I personally believe that the most important thing is to choose a physical activity that works for you and your routine and one which can also lead you to make it a regular habit.

What was the turn of event that lead you to be a total conciseness of fitness?

The birth of my son Viaan Raj Kundra. That is when my disciplined approach towards fitness began. Prior to his birth I was hardly conscious of keeping myself fit & fine. At that time my fitness routine was limited to my profession as an actor. In fact I just used to love to gorge on junk food and eat about anything and everything. I often used to put on weight and then take refuge in workouts to loose my excess weight. But now its reverse. I have turned a total fitness freak and I also take great care of my dietary regime.

What kind of dietary habits one should adopt to always have a healthy heart?

First of all one should believe in the saying, one which is also backed by Saffolalife, “Eat your way to a healthy heart” which is not difficult to put into practise in our day to day life. I would say that the dietary habits are having more food comprising of fibre. Then one should also not skip a meal, no matter what, one should at least have small portions at the right and prescribed time and one should also not forget to drink a lot of water from time to time to ensure that our body remains fit and fine and our heart remains healthy. One more thing is that one should eat one’s food, no matter what you eat, by chewing it properly. One should not just eat in a hurry just to fill one’s tummy. But one should take enough time to chew the food so much so that our saliva gets properly mixed with the food we eat and which in turn will help in proper digestion. All said and done I am most happy that at least Saffolalife is inspiring people to take such small steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

What are the 3 Saffolalife mantras to have a healthy heart?

They are very simple and could always be adopted very easily. The mantras are 1) Eating Better 2) Staying Active and 3) Being Happy.

What is your personal mantra to have a healthy heart?

The following is not my mantra but something that I have come across and I also believe in it, “Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise you have to
eat medicines as your food. And the 5 Best Doctors in the World are 1.Sunlight 2.Rest 3.Exercise 4.Diet and 5.Self Confidence

So all these proper fitness regime had inspired you to pen down your dietary rules and regime in “The Great Indian Diet”?

At one point of my life I had thought that something was going wrong and a lot of it has to do with what we eat. I was always meditating regularly and even used to practice yoga at least 5 time a week and I have also come out with a Yoga CD. I had started practising yoga since I was in the Big Brother’s house. So I thought why not a book on the Indian Diet and its rules and regime and the result was the book titled “The Great Indian Diet” and believe me both my Yoga CD and the book was really well received and they sold like hot cakes. But incidentally speaking I had co-written the book with a lifestyle coach and health expert Luke Coutinho. Oh My God!!! I feel as if I am promoting our book “The Great Indian Diet” once again and that too on the Saffolalife’s platform!!!

You had also taken part in Saffolalife’s other campaigns namely “Walk Together” & “Protect Her Heart” along with your better half Raj Kundra. How was your experience then?

The experience was no doubt superb and enlightening. You see every year Saffolalife comes up with newer campaigns to coincide with the World Heart Day. I just love to be a part of these campaigns which always urges people to take “Small Steps To Healthy Heart”. That apart these campaigns also helps us to know the benefits of being active and above all being happy. You see with our over demanding lifestyles these days, the one thing we can really do for ourselves is to choose our reactions to the things around us. I for myself think that it is all about finding joy in little things. Besides the Saffolalife campaigns, held every year, enlightens us how the simple act of being happy, laughing or simply spending quality time with your family can help in having a healthier heart and healthier life as well.

Nowadays you are seen as a small screen judge in Sony TV Channel’s Super Dancer. So what else is happening on your professional front.

Frankly speaking nothing much to speak about at the moment. I can’t even say that I am waiting for the right break with a meaty role, either on the big screen or the small screen. All that I am being offered these days are to judge reality shows. But honestly speaking how many such offers can one take on. But nevertheless I am happy doing what I am doing and I am really enjoying every moment of it. At the moment I am very happy judging Super Dancer along with Geeta Kapoor and Anurag Basu. Even the participating kids, even as small as 6 years, are phenomenal. They are just terrific and extremely talented. At the moment we are passing through the show’s newly attempted phase of “Grand Premiere”. But sadly enough this show will also come to an end soon with its “Grand Finale”.

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