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Gitanjali Gems defrauds Karnataka Bank of Rs 86.5 cr

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Privately-run Karnataka Bank Ltd has informed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that Gitanjali Gems of scam-hit Mehul Choksi had committed a Rs 86.5 crore fraud in the fund-based working capital.

“We have reported a fraud to the RBI amounting to Rs 86.47 crore in the fund-based working capital facilities extended to Gitanjali Gems Ltd on account of non-realisation of export bills and diversion of funds,” said the Mangaluru-based bank in a regulatory filing on the BSE late on Wednesday night.

The scheduled commercial bank, however, clarified it does not have any Letter of Understanding (LoU) exposure in Choksi’s company.

“The working capital facilities were extended by the bank under consortium arrangement and provisions will be made as per the RBI guidelines,” the bank’s Company Secretary Prasanna Patil said in the filing.

Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are already facing investigation in the Rs 13,540-crore fraud they committed on the state-run Punjab National Bank’s Mumbai branch, which came to light after they left the country in early January.

(Ians)

Everywhere There is Leak, The Chowkidaar is Weak’ : Rahul Gandhi

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Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday listed the various information leaks that have come to light recently. From the Facebook data breach by a UK firm to influence election campaigns to Karnataka election date leaks and CBSE questions papers’ leaks, the Congress leader said there’s leak everywhere and that the country’s “chowkidar” (watchman) — read PM Modi — is “weak”.

After news surfaced that UK data firm Cambridge Analytica was involved in harvesting data to influence US presidential elections, it was found out that the firm has worked in India in the past. As per Cambridge Analytica’s website, its services were used in the Bihar Assembly Elections in 2010 and the India partner of CA’s parent company allegedly worked with three political parties – BJP, Congress and JD(U).

BOLLYWOOD BUZZ

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DULQUER SALMAAN & SONAM KAPOOR TEAMED UP FOR ZOYA FACTOR

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Fox Star Studios & Adlabs Films latest collaboration Zoya Factor, starring Dulqer Salmaan & Sonam Kapoor is an adaptation of the popular novella “The Zoya Factor” by Anuja Chauhan. Sonam Kapoor will essay the character of Zoya. Dulquer Salman, a heartthrob of the Malayalam industry known for his successful films like O Kaadhal Kanmani, Bangalore Days & Kammatipaadam essays the role of Nikhil. Zoya Factor tells the tale of a Rajput girl, Zoya Solanki, who meets the Indian Cricket Team through her job as an executive in an advertising agency and ends up becoming a lucky charm for the team in the 2010 Cricket World Cup. Dulquer Salmaan Dulquer will play the captain of the Indian Cricket Team in the rom – com to be helmed by Abhishek Sharma who had directed Tere Bin Laden. Rucha Pathak, Chief Creative Officer, Fox Star Studios, “It’s a hat -trick for us at Fox Star Studios with Sonam Kapoor, in the past we had blockbuster films like Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo (PRDP) & National Award winning film Neerja, with Zoya Factor we are equally more excited to have South Super star Dulquer Salmaan alongside Sonam & a fresh new pair in Bollywood. Abhishek Sharma says, “The book has many layers, characters & tracks”.

WHEN OBAMA LOVED OSAMA 1ST LOOK POSTER OUT

The 1st look poster of When Obama Loved Osama produced by Jaivindra Singh Bhati & Chaman Gupta & directed by Sudhish Kumar Sharma & starring Mousam Sharma, Swati Bakshi, Rahul Avana, Amrita Acharya, Mohit Baghel, Vikas Giri, Kimti Anand, Mushtaq Khan, Manoj Bakshi, Lilliput Faruqui, Heena Panchal, Hemant Pandey & Himani Shivpuri was unveiled recently. It is about Aman Osama, a modern Muslim man living in Agra, who, being a Nana Patekar fan, gets so influenced by his persona that he starts emulating him sub – consciously whenever he gets angry. Osama turns back to his normal self when somebody hits him on his head. Aman falls in love with Maggi, the daughter of MLA Sagar Obama. Obama asks Aman to campaign for him so that he can woo the Muslim voters. Aman’s cousin Joy is a Christian who is in love with Shaheen, a Muslim girl who happens to be the daughter of Jaffar Abbasi, a politician. Abbasi tells Joy he will get him married to his daughter if he campaigns for him in the election and gets him the votes of the Christians. When Aman & Joy share their ordeal with each other, they hatch a plan that will solve both their problems together.

RAJPAL YADAV IS THE SCENE STEALER IN ‘SHAADI TERI BAJAYENGE HUM BAND’

Music plays an integral part in Hindi movies. No piece of entertainment is ever complete without a heavy dose of gaana – bajana. The Rajpal Yadav starrer comedy drama Shaadi Teri Bajayenge Hum Band’s press conference was held recently in Mumbai. Raj Pal Yadav who plays a key role of the film as Selfi Don, shared his experience with Media. Well – known Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi has sung the title track for this film that was recently released. Present on the occasion were actor – producer Rohit Kumar, director Gurpreet Sondh and the entire cast of the film namely Rahul Bagga, DilBagh Singh, Rohit kumar, Radha Bhatt, Shrashti Maheshwari & Afreen Alvi. The movie will see Rajpal Yadav & Mustaq Khan playing key roles. Top Bollywood singers have rendered their voices for the songs of this film, such as, Daler Mehndi, Sonu Nigam, DilBagh Singh, Money Sondh & Aaksa Singh. Music is composed by Aditya Pushkarna. This super comedy Shaadi Teri Bajanyege Hum Band is a high voltage comedy film slated to release on 23rd Mar, 2018 across the nation.

ALIA BHATT INJURED ON THE SETS OF ‘BRAHMASTRA”

Alia Bhatt who has been busy with Ayan Mukerji’s fantasy adventure, Brahmastra, in Bulgaria since Feb, 2018 has recently met with an accident. The actress who turned 25 with a party on the sets recently, was filming an action sequence 2 days later, when she injured her shoulder. The injured shoulder is currently in an arm sling. The schedule has been tough & challenging on several levels and this accident has set the film’s shooting back by 2 days. However, their highest priority is Alia’s recovery. She has been advised minimal movement of the arm which means she cannot resume filming her action sequences in the near future to prevent any further trauma to her shoulder.” says Marikje Desouza, Excecutive Producer Brahmastra.

PULKIT SAMRAT’S NEW FITNESS MANTRA: DANCING ADDS MORE FLEXIBILITY & STAMINA!

One of the fittest Gen – X actors, Pulkit Samrat loves working out so much so that he has a gym in his house. The talented actor, who had been focusing on weight training as a part of his fitness regime since some time now, wants a break from his regular routine and doing so, he has opted for dancing. The actor informs, “I have been working out with a mix of some functional & more of weight training. But there comes a point when your body gets used to the same routine. Dancing as a form of workout will add more flexibility & stamina for me. Hrithik is such an inspiration for so many upcoming dancers. He is the best dancer in our industry. I am in complete awe of him when it comes to dancing.”

JUHI CHAWLA’S NEXT IS A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER

Juhi Chawla who has been lately busy shooting for Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga has signed her next which is a psychological thriller! This is a one of a kind film in which Juhi will be playing a pivotal role. The film which is yet to be titled is written & directed by Niddhish Puuzhakkal. Juhi will be seen in a never seen before avatar though her character is being kept under the wraps for now.” Juhi has been shooting in Chandigarh for Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and without a break will start shooting for this film next month! The actress has been juggling between mediums as well as genres & roles and picking the most interesting of work from that of a defense minister in a web series to a multi – star cast film like Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and now this psychological thriller.

SARA ALI KHAN – THE SIMMBA GIRL

After the release of the 1stever poster of Simmba, various speculations were on the loose about who the leading lady would be. Rohit Shetty & Karan Johar have signed Sara Ali Khan to be the leading lady in their next directorial venture. Sara Ali Khan will be seen opposite Ranveer Singh who plays the role of a notorious cop named Sangram Bhalerao. Simmba marks the debut collaboration of Rohit Shetty & Karan Johar and undoubtedly the fresh leading pair of Ranveer Singh & Sara Ali Khan. Simmba is slated to release worldwide on 28th Dec, 2018

HUMA QURESHI TO DELIVER A TALK ON GREEN LIVING!

Huma Qureshi was in Goa to voice her opinion on eco – friendly alternatives at the Monaco Residential Conclave (associated with PEAKLIFE), which is themed as – “Green is the new glam. The 2 day enclave conclave saw industry leaders, business heads, wellness professionals & distinguished decision makers from across the length & breadth of the country coming together to exchange views & pinions on green initiatives. The gorgeous actress was present at the opening ceremony, followed by a panel discussion. Huma has quite a popularity that she is channeling for a green cause that needs everyone’s attention. The stunner will be shedding light on green initiatives at the imminent discussion. Says Huma, “Eco – friendly practices are the need of the hour. I’m not just excited to share some interesting green tips that I have learnt on my travels outside of India, but I’m also looking forward to know what other attendees bring to the discussion”.

HARSHVARDHAN RANE TO ENDORSE AN INTERNATIONAL MOTORBIKE BRAND

Harshvardhan Rane, who will be seen in J P Dutta’s big – ticket film this year, Paltan, has been approached by the makers of a popular international motorbike brand. The handsome hunk is known for his passion about traveling and never missing out on opportunities to unwind on his high – end bike scouting scenic locations. In fact, Harshvardhan’s recent photo shoot flaunting his BMW R nineT Scrambler bike resembling Hollywood actor Martin Henderson (Grey’s Anatomy & The Ring fame) was appreciated by many. Considering that, the makers of a popular international motorbike brand approached him to make him the face of their latest campaign.

KARAN JOHAR IS IN NO HURRY TO FIND SRIDEVI’S REPLACEMENT IN SHIDDA

Karan Johar, who had signed Sridevi for his production venture namely, Abhishek Varman’s Shiddat, is looking for her replacement after the sudden demise of Sridevi. However, a source close to the filmmaker, says, “Karan was extremely fond of Sridevi and they shared an amazing relationship. He doesn’t want to rush to find a replacement right away. That is certainly not on his priority list.” It’s just 2 weeks since Sridevi’s death. Karan will soon sit with the team and decide who they want to approach for the role that was offered to Sridevi. All other speculations are baseless,” added the source.

SC/ST Act: Social Justice Ministry gets Law Ministry’s consent to challenge SC ruling

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The Union Law Ministry on Thursday consented to the Social Justice Ministry’s proposal to challenge the Supreme Court’s recent order on the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Atrocities (Prevention) Act, 1989, sources told The Indian Express. The Dalit MPs in the NDA have been mounting pressure on the government to file a review petition against the ruling.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Arun Jaitley and Ravi Shankar Prasad at Parliament House on Wednesday. Express Photo by Praveen Jain


The apex court, on March 20, observed “instances of abuse” of the Act by “vested interests” for political or personal reasons. In light of this, the SC laid down stringent safeguards, including provisions for anticipatory bail and a “preliminary enquiry” before registering a case under the Act.
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“To avoid false implication of an innocent, a preliminary enquiry may be conducted by the DSP concerned to find out whether the allegations make out a case under the Atrocities Act and that the allegations are not frivolous or motivated,” ruled a bench of Justices A K Goel and U U Lalit.
A delegation of Dalit MPs had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday to discuss the judgment and voice their concerns. Following the meeting, Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale had stated, “The PM said the government is in the process of filing a review petition once the Law Ministry finishes studying the matter. Our government is doing the most work for welfare of Dalits, unlike other governments who were all talk.”
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The BJP has more than three dozen SC MPs.
Athawale’s Republican Party of India (A) – a BJP ally – meanwhile is filing its own review petition in the SC to challenge the judgment. “…our lawyers feel we should take a stand as a party. In the review petition, we will state that it was after detailed discussions in Parliament that offences under this Act were made non-bailable. By diluting it, atrocities against Dalits will increase,” the Dalit leader from Maharashtra had said.

Malala returns home for first time since Taliban shooting

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Pakistani education and rights activist, targeted by Taliban, arrives in capital Islamabad amid tight security.

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has arrived home in Pakistan for the first time since being shot by Taliban gunmen in an assassination attempt five years ago.

The 20-year-old, the youngest person ever to win the Nobel prize, landed in the capital Islamabad early on Thursday morning.

Television footage showed her sitting alongside her parents in an airport waiting lounge and, later, travelling in a security convoy into the city.

Yousafzai was shot in the headby Taliban gunmen in October 2012 for speaking out against their ban on girls education in her native Swat Valley, in Pakistan’s north.

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Two other students were wounded in that attack.

After receiving emergency medical treatment in Pakistan, she was shifted to the United Kingdom for specialised medical procedures, where she has resided ever since due to fears for her security if she returned to Pakistan.

Following the attack, the Pakistani Taliban vowed to kill her if she ever returned.

Details of Yousafzai’s itinerary are not being made public due to security concerns, the AFP news agency reported, but she is expected to meet with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and others.

Focus on education
Since recovering from her wounds, Yousafzai has championed the cause of education across the globe, speaking out passionately at the United Nations and other fora for the right of all children, and particularly young women, to receive an education.

In 2013, she and her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, a teacher and rights activist, founded the Malala Fund, which champions the right of every girl to 12 years of free and safe education. The organisation focuses on working in conflict zones, with programmes in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria and countries hosting Syrian refugees.

It is unclear if Yousafzai will visit her native Swat valley, where she made her name as a young rights activist, writing a series of anonymous blogs for the BBC while the valley was under Taliban rule in 2009.

Pakistan’s military fought a protracted battle to retake the scenic rural valley, eventually displacing the Taliban from Swat that year.

Attacks such as the one that targeted Yousafzai, however, continued for several years, with the Taliban exacting revenge on those who stood up to them during their reign.

In 2016, Taliban commanders attempted to extort money from local traders, sparking fears that they were attempting to launch a comeback in Swat, which was home to current Pakistani Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah.

“I really miss my friends and family. But I also miss the landscape,” Yousafzai told Pakistani publication Mangobaaz in an interview earlier this week.

“When I woke up in the hospital in the UK, I looked outside and asked the doctors where are the mountains and rivers. Swat Valley is a paradise on Earth and I don’t think I fully appreciated its beauty until it wasn’t outside my window every day.”

Yousafzai currently attends Oxford University, where she is pursuing a Bachelors degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics.

ALJAZEERA

China: North Korea’s Kim ‘ready to denuclearise’

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Xi held talks with Kim at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing [Xinhua via AP]

by Al Jazeera

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to denuclearise the Korean Peninsula during his first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to China’s state news agency.

Xinhua on Wednesday quoted Kim saying that the issue could be resolved if South Korea and the United States respond to Pyongyang’s efforts “with goodwill”.

“It is our consistent stand to be committed to denuclearisation on the peninsula, in accordance with the will of late President Kim Il-sung and late General Secretary Kim Jong-il,” Kim said, referring to his grandfather and father, according to the statement issued by China’s foreign ministry.

“The issue of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula can be resolved, if South Korea and the United States respond to our efforts with goodwill, create an atmosphere of peace and stability while taking progressive and synchronous measures for the realisation of peace.”

Kim was also reported to have reaffirmed his willingness to meet US President Donald Trump. It was the first official mention of the planned event by North Korea.

China and North Korea both confirmed that Kim had visited Beijing and met Xi during what China’s foreign ministry called an unofficial visit to China from Sunday to Wednesday.

Xi held talks with Kim at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, and he and his wife Peng Liyuan hosted a banquet for Kim and his wife Ri Sol-ju, Xinhua said. They also watched an art performance together, according to the news agency.

The China visit was Kim’s first known trip outside North Korea since he assumed power in 2011 and is believed by analysts to be a preparation for upcoming summits with South Korea and the US.

North Korea’s KCNA news agency made no mention of Kim’s pledge to denuclearise, or his anticipated meeting with Trump that is planned for sometime in May.

The White House said the Chinese government contacted them on Tuesday to tell US officials about Kim’s visit to China.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, White House spokeswoman, said the briefing included a “personal message from President Xi to President Trump,” which was conveyed to the president. She did not say what that message entailed.

Baik Tae-hyun, South Korean unification ministry spokesperson, said the meeting has helped set the right tone for the upcoming talks.

“I think improvement in the North Korea-China relationship ahead of the inter-Korean summit and US-North Korea summit, will be helpful in solving the problem in the Korean Peninsula, such as denuclearisation and establishment of peace.”

Karnataka polls: Congress to announce all candidates by April 15: Parameshwara

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka Congress on Wednesday said all candidates for the 224-member state assembly polls will be announced in a single phase by April 15.

The highly anticipated state polls are scheduled for May 12.

“We will announce candidates for all 224 assembly constituencies in a single phase. As the date of the election has already been announced, we need to do it as soon as possible,” Pradesh Congress president G Parameshwara told reporters here.

Stating that the party’s central election committee will meet after the screening committee meeting on April 9 and April 10, he noted that the list of party candidates for the state polls will be out by April 15.

The Election Commission had yesterday announced that a single phase election would be conducted in the southern state on May 12 and the counting of votes will be taken up on May 15.

As part of the poll preparations, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Parameshwara are holding back to back meetings with ministers in-charge of various districts and the election manifesto committee.

Explaining the process of selection of candidates, the KPCC president said the Pradesh Election Committee has already held its meeting and taken certain decisions, which has been conveyed to the leadership in Delhi.

“As part of the same process, the chief minister and myself are holding discussions with district in-charge ministers today, to gather their opinion that will help in the selection of candidates,” he said.

“In continuation of this process, there will be a screening committee meeting in Delhi on April 9 and 10 where we will put forward all the information we have gathered, following which the decisions will be taken,” Parameshwara added.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi had earlier this month constituted the screening committee for the upcoming Karnataka assembly polls. The committee is headed by senior party leader Madhusudan Mistry, which will also comprise party MPs Tamradhwaj Sahu and Gaurav Gogoi.

AICC General Secretary In-charge of the state K C Venugopal, G Parameshwara and Siddaramaiah are ex-officio members of the committee.

Parameshwara also said that the party was in the process of finalising the list of 40-star campaigners for the polls.

(PTI)

Rahul Gandhi hits out at media for ‘cunning twisting of facts’

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New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday derided the media for allegedly stirring hate against him with their “cunning twisting of facts” and said he was honoured they made their livelihood spinning lies about him.

Gandhi cited a recent sting operation by the portal ‘Cobrapost’, allegedly revealing that 17 media firms were ready to push communal reports for cash without even raising a bill for it.

“I can never hate those who try to stir up hate against me, with fake stories and their cunning twisting of facts. For them it’s just business; hate sold for a price, as the Cobrapost expose shows,” Gandhi said on Twitter.

“I’m blessed and honoured that they make their livelihoods spinning lies about me,” he added sarcastically.

His party said on its Twitter handle that the “mainstream media’s silence on the Cobrapost ‘sting’ is a telling tale on its own credibility”.

(PTI)

Bridgestone India Supports Breast Cancer Patient Treatment

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Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd, under its flagship initiative of #byherside, Pink Valve Cap Campaign, for supporting Breast Cancer patients, has provided world class latest technology equipment (Fluobeam – ICG Fluoroscopy Imaging Device) to TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, which will be the 1st ever of its kind installation in India and currently available in only few developed countries worldwide. In addition, part of the contribution given will be utilized for the underprivileged breast cancer patient treatment assistance program.

Bridgestone launched the campaign in Oct, 2017, focusing on creating awareness towards the disease as well as highlighting the importance of early detection & treatment. Breast Cancer is considered as one of the leading cause of death amongst women and thus, Bridgestone assumed the responsibility of generating the necessary attention & alertness for the cause.

During the ceremony, Bridgestone India’s Managing Director, Parag Satpute handed over the cheque of the total sum amounting to Rupees Eighty Seven Lacs & Fifty Thousand (INR 87.5 lacs) to Dr. Rajendra Badve, Director of Tata Memorial Hospital.

This contribution is given with the aim to support the less fortunate suffering from breast cancer. The equipment & funds provided for the treatment are likely to support more than 64,000 patients, who visit Tata Memorial Hospital annually, from India as well as abroad. Nearly 60% of these cancer patients who receive curative care at the Hospital are needy and treated free of charges.

Speaking about the contribution Parag Satpute said, “Bridgestone’s global CSR Commitment is ‘Our Way to Serve’ and it is the foundation of Bridgestone India’s every initiative to improve life of the people & communities they move, live, work play in. This contribution is all the more valuable to us, as it blends the contribution from Bridgestone India with the overwhelming support coming from our employees, dealers & customers who supported the cause through the consumption of Pink Valve Caps.

On this occasion, Bridgestone thanks all the team members of Tata Memorial Hospital for exceptional services towards the fight against Cancer and this makes us feel more privileged to have been able to make a humble contribution towards the cause.”

Dr. Rajendra Badve further added, “We are extremely happy to see esteemed organizations such as Bridgestone coming forward to support the cause. Such efforts will not only help the underprivileged patients fighting the disease, but also raise awareness towards the cause. We acknowledge Bridgestone for taking their generous support for the patients suffering from breast cancer.”

Bridgestone India will continue to support the cause through various awareness campaigns for encouraging all women to undergo early age detection procedure. One such initiative was the recent Breast Cancer Screening Camp organized on 8th Mar, 2018 on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

Series of such camps will be organized at PHCs (Primary Health Centres) across Khed Taluka, in Pune for the benefit of rural & tribal community.

Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd started its operations in 1996. In Mar, 1998 with the setup of its manufacturing facility in Kheda, Madhya Pradesh, Bridgestone achieved its objective of running Indian manufactured Bridgestone tyres on Indian Roads. It expanded its facilities by setting up 1 more facility in Chakan, Pune in 2013. In a short stint of more than 2 decades, Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd has become one of the leading tyre companies in both the OEM & the Replacement market.

Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world’s largest tire & rubber company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber & chemical products as well as sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations & territories around the world.

In the Asia Pacific region, Bridgestone locates its regional headquarters in Singapore, overseeing the operations of tire production & sales facilities, as well as supplying its products across more than 25 countries in the region. Bridgestone Asia Pacific plays a key role in facilitating this large & growing market as it contributes significantly to the entire Bridgestone Group.
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Film Festival Round Up

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Prabhu Dheva’s ‘Mercury’ To Have Its World Premiere In The 16th Annual Indian Film Festival Of Los Angeles

The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) has recently announced 2 exciting additional programs and has revealed the distinguished members of its features & shorts juries for the 16thannual festival, which takes place from 11th Apr, 2018 to 15th Apr, 2018 at the Regal L.A. Live: A Barco Innovation Center cinemas in downtown Los Angeles.

IFFLA will also host a Master Class with The Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar to discuss his career beginnings, his path to stardom on US television’s highest rated comedy, and to advise the next generation of artists on how to gain a foothold in a competitive cinema industry.

The master class is presented with support from India Center Foundation and will take place on Thurs 12th Apr, 2018 @ 9:00 pm.

Best known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali in The Big Bang Theory, Kunal Nayyar’s career has spanned television, features & stage. He’s performed voice work in the DreamWorks animated feature Trolls & Fox’s Ice Age: Continental Drift, as well as Nickelodeon series Sanjay And Craig. His television credits also include a recurring role on TBS’ Sullivan & Sons, and a 2015 stint as guest host on CBS’ “The Late Late Show”. In 2015, he made his off – Broadway & London West End debut starring alongside Jesse Eisenberg in The Spoils, and he also produced docu feature Beyond All Boundaries, which won an IFFLA Grand Jury Prize in 2013.

IFFLA has also added to its 2018 line – up the world premiere of rising star director Karthik Subbaraj’s new feature Mercury. The film features South Indian superstar Prabhu Deva, and focuses on 5 long – time friends, all of whom are maimed as a result of their town’s mercury poisoning, who come together for their high school reunion. But a moment of mischief & misfortune during the after – party puts them on a one – way road to hell. Mercury will screen on Thurs 12th Apr, 2018 @ 9:15 pm with director Karthik Subbaraj in attendance.

An impressive panel of jurors will preside over IFFLA’s features & shorts competitions.

The features jury includes: director Haifaa Al -Mansour, whose multiple award winning debut feature Wadjda was the 1st ever film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia; film critic Carlos Aguilar, whose work appears in Indiewire, MovieMaker Magazine, Filmmaker Magazine, Variety Latino & Remezcla; and actress Sujata Day, known for her starring role on Issa Rae’s The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, and her recurring role as Sarah on HBO’s Insecure.

The shorts jury will include: Internationally renowned religious scholar & writer Reza Aslan, whose books include the #1 New York Times best – seller Zealot: The Life And Times of Jesus of Nazareth, and who has served as producer on HBO’s The Leftovers, ABC’s Of Kings and Prophets, and hosted CNN’s original series Believer; director Aneesh Chaganty, whose debut feature Searching was acquired by Sony Pictures for worldwide release in 2018 after its world premiere in Sundance, where it was awarded the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film prize & Next Audience Award & Guinevere Turner, screenwriter of American Psycho, The Notorious Bettie Page & Mary Harron’s forthcoming Charlie Says. Turner also wrote, produced & starred in 1994’s landmark queer film Go Fish.

IFFLA previously announced its full line – up which includes opening night gala film In The Shadows, with Bollywood star Manoj Bajpayee in attendance, closing night gala & international festival favorite Village Rockstars, directed by Rima Das, Hansal Mehta’s Omerta with Hansal Mehta in person, Naseeruddin Shah starrer The Hungry, and a memorial tribute screening of the late icon Sridevi’s 1989 hit movie Chandni.

Tickets & Passes are now on sale. Tickets to regular screenings, Master Class, Sridevi Tribute: $15
Gala screenings only: $25. Gala screenings & receptions: $75. Fest Pass: $100. All – Access Pass: $225.

For more information please: visit www.indianfilmfestival. org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter (@iffla).

Now in its 16th year, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is a non – profit organization devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema & culture by showcasing films & promoting the diverse perspectives of Indian diaspora.
The 5 day festival is premier platform for the latest in cutting – edge global Indian cinema & bridges the gap between 2 largest entertainment industries in the world namely Hollywood & India. The festival will showcase more than 25 films from Indian filmmaking community across the globe, host the highly anticipated Opening & Closing red carpet Galas, and the Closing Awards ceremony

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