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India U-19 thrash England to take 3-1 lead

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Mumbai: The Indian Under-19 cricket team took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match One-Day International series, after crushing England by 230 runs in the fourth match at the Wankhede Stadium here on Monday.

Riding on centuries from opener Shubman Gill (160) and one-down Prithvi Shaw (105), India posted a mammoth 382/9 after being sent in to bat and later restricted the visitors to a paltry 152 in just 37.4 overs.

India started well with Gill and his opening partner Himanshu Rana (33) raising a stand of 83 before left-arm spinner Liam Patterson-White managed to get the breakthrough.

Mumbai batsman Shaw then joined the 17-year-old Punjab righthander in the middle and the duo raised a 231-run second-wicket stand, to leave the visitors clueless.

Gill consumed 120 balls for his innings, which was laced with 23 hits to the fence and one over it while Shaw’s knock came off 89 deliveries and included 12 fours and two sixes, which helped India post a huge 382/9.

In reply, England lost three quick wickets in the first four overs to be reeling at 16/3 and could not recover from the early blows.

Medium pacer Kamlesh Nagarkoti (4/31), Vivekanand Tiwari (3/20) and Shivam Mavi (2/18) broke the backbone of the visitors, as just three of their batsman managed to get to double-digit scores.

Brief Scores: India U-19: 382/9 (Shubman Gill 160, Prithvi Shaw 105, Henry Brooks 2/58) beat England U-19: 152 (Ollie Pope 59, Will Jacks 44, Kamlesh Nagarkoti 4/31, Vivekanand Tiwari 3/20) by 230 runs.

(IANS)

Afghan civilian casualties at record high in 2016: UN

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A total of 3,498 civilians killed and 7,920 wounded in 2016, in part due to increase in ISIL attacks and air raids.

The UN said Afghan security forces caused about 20 percent of the overall casualties [EPA]

The UN said Afghan security forces caused about 20 percent of the overall casualties [EPA]

by Al Jazeera

Civilian casualties in Afghanistan in 2016 were the highest recorded by the United Nations, the world body said, with nearly 11,500 non-combatants – one-third of them children – killed or wounded.

Fighting between Afghan security forces and armed groups, especially in populated areas, remained “the leading cause of civilian casualties” more than two years after NATO’s combat mission ended, said the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), which began documenting civilian casualties in 2009.

A total of 3,498 civilians were killed and 7,920 were wounded in 2016, a combined increase of three percent over the previous year, according to the annual report for 2016.

“Against a backdrop of protracted ground fighting, the battlefield permeated civilian sanctuaries that should be spared from harm, with suicide attacks in mosques; targeted attacks against district centres, bazaars and residential homes; and the use of schools and hospitals for military purposes,” the UN said.

Danielle Bell, the director of UNAMA’s human rights unit, called on the parties to the conflict to take stronger measures to mitigate harm on the battlefield.

“They should start making promises and ensure the commitments they made are translated into reality on the battlefield. This is the only thing that has to happen to prevent civilian causalities,” she told Al Jazeera.

About 61 percent of all civilian casualties were caused by armed groups like the Taliban and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS).

The UN attributed at least 4,953 deaths and injuries to the Taliban, but in a shift for 2016, investigators documented a 10-fold increase in casualties caused by ISIL, which often targets members of the Shia Muslim minority.

At least 899 deaths and injuries were attributed to ISIL, which has previously been a relatively minor faction in Afghanistan, but last year launched an increasing number of suicide attacks.

Last year saw the highest number of civilian casualties from suicide attacks since the UN began tracking the numbers.

‘I ndiscriminate use of heavy weapons’

Afghan security forces caused about 20 percent of the overall casualties, while pro-government fighters and international forces caused two percent each.

Among the deadliest tactic used by government forces was the indiscriminate use of heavy weapons, such as mortars in populated areas, the UN said.

As the Afghan air force acquired more attack aircraft and the US ramped up its campaign against both ISIL and the Taliban, casualties in air raids increased 99 percent compared with 2015.

Air raids by international warplanes resulted in at least 127 civilian deaths and 108 injuries in 2016, while the Afghan air force accounted for at least 85 deaths and 167 injuries.

UN investigators were not able to attribute responsibility for 38 deaths and 65 injuries from air strikes.

US officials have only acknowledged possible civilian casualties in one incident in Kunduz province in November, when the UN said as many as 32 non-combatants were killed and 26 wounded in a joint US-Afghan raid.

Casualties among children spiked by 24 percent in 2016, with 923 dead and 2,589 wounded, largely as a result of a major increase in casualties from unexploded ordnance.

Donald Trump clashes with courts over immigration ban

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US president accuses court system of endangering the country after his controversial travel ban is put on hold.

(Photo: Michael Vadon/flickr/cc)

(Photo: Michael Vadon/flickr/cc)

by Al Jazeera

President Donald Trump has ramped up his criticism of the US court system, accusing it of putting the country in peril.

His comments came hours after a federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s request to reinstate a controversial ban on citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US.

After an unusually long silence, Trump took to Twitter to say he could not “believe a judge would put our country in such peril”, arguing that the court system was making it “very difficult” to secure the country.

The ban, which also affected refugees, was blocked by federal judge James Robart on Friday.

The White House and two US states legally challenging the ban – Washington and Minnesota – have until Monday to present further evidence backing up their respective arguments.

Then, the court could schedule a hearing or rule on whether the ban should remain suspended.

In its appeal to Friday’s freeze of the ban, the justice department said the suspension was causing “irreparable harm” to the American public.

It said Robart’s ruling had run afoul of constitutional separation of powers, and “second-guesses the president’s national security judgement”.

But the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the government’s request for the travel ban to be immediately reinstated, without offering a reason.

The restrictions on all refugees and travellers from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen went into effect on January 27, causing chaos at airports across the US and leaving travellers trying to reach the country in limbo. Refugees from Syria were blocked indefinitely.

The political backlash for Trump has been equally severe, with the order prompting numerous mass protests

Top technology giants, including Apple, Google and Microsoft banded together with nearly 100 companies on Sunday to file a legal brief opposing Trump’s immigration ban, arguing that it “inflicts significant harm on American business”.

Noting that “immigrants or their children founded more than 200 of the companies on the Fortune 500 list”, the brief said Trump’s order “represents a significant departure from the principles of fairness and predictability that have governed the immigration system of the United States for more than 50 years”.

The controversial executive order also “inflicts significant harm on American business, innovation, and growth as a result,” the brief added.

Trump, who during his campaign called for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the US, has repeatedly vowed to reinstate the ban.

‘I’m ecstatic’

Over the weekend though, legal uncertainty over the ban allowed travellers from the targeted countries to travel to the US.

Fuad Shareef and his family were turned back while waiting to board in Baghdad as the travel ban initially came into force last weekend.

But when the ban was put on hold, they tried for a second time.

“The embassy contacted me and they said ‘you are able to travel’,” Fuad told Al Jazeera, after travelling with his family from Baghdad to Istanbul before passing safetly through immigration in New York.

Kamal Fadlalla, a 33-year-old Sudanese doctor, rejoiced upon his arrival to New York after spending a week stuck in his home country.

“It feels great,” Fadlalla told AFP on Sunday at John F Kennedy International Airport. “It was a tough week actually.”

Iranian graduate student Sara Yarjani, who was initially deported under Trump’s order, arrived in Los Angeles.

“I am so grateful to all the lawyers and others that helped me,” she said tearfully.

In Syria, a 25-year-old law graduate who asked not to be named said he was driving to Beirut on Sunday to catch a flight to Amman and then a connecting flight to New York.

“I jumped up and haven’t been able to sleep since. I’m ecstatic,” the man told AFP.

The state department has said visa holders from the seven countries are allowed to travel to the US as long as their documents have not been “physically cancelled”.

4,500 child sexual abuse cases reported against Australia’s Catholic Church

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Canberra: Almost 4,500 people reported cases of pederasty or child sexual abuse perpetrated by members of the Catholic Church in Australia between 1980 and 2015, according to a report released on Monday ahead of a new round of hearings by the Royal Commission.

The Royal Commission, which is responsible for investigating the extent of and response to child sexual abuse in Australia since 1950, will make a statement to all the country’s bishops in a series of public hearings that will last until February 27, Efe news reported.

On the first day, the counsel assisting the commission, Gail Furness, said that a total of 4,444 complaints had been filed and that these point to hundreds of priests, 93 of whom hold high positions in the Church, and affect more than a thousand institutions.

The data collected indicates that 78 per cent of the complainants were male and 22 per cent female.

It has also been revealed that the average age of the victims was 11.6 years old in the case of boys and 10.5 in the case of girls. It took them an average of 33 years to file complaints after the alleged abuses were committed.

“Of the 1,880 identified alleged perpetrators, 597 or 32 per cent were religious brothers, 572 or 30 per cent were priests, 543 or 29 per cent were lay people and 96 or 5 per cent were religious sisters,” Furness said.

The data also suggested that between 1950 and 2010, more than 20 per cent of Marist Brothers, Salesians of the Don Bosco and Christian Brothers were accused of child sexual abuse, while in the St. John of God Brothers the figure stood at 40.4 per cent.

(IANS)

LS disrupted after Oppn protests over E Ahamed’s death

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E Ahamed

New Delhi: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned for nearly 50 minutes today after an uproar by Congress and Left members over the handling of the death of IUML leader and MP E Ahamed.

Amid noisy scenes, an apparently upset Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House till noon.

As soon as the House took up the Question Hour, Congress and Left members, mainly from Kerala raked up the issue of Ahamed’s death at RML hospital here following a cardiac arrest.

The Opposition members have been demanding a probe into the manner in which the death of Ahamed was “handled” by the government, alleging that he had died soon after being rushed to the hospital but it was announced much later.

When the Speaker disallowed the issue from being raised during Question Hour, the protestors said it was against democratic norms.

The members then rushed to the Well holding placards which read ‘Parliamentarians for dignified life and death’ and ‘We are Ahamed Sahib’.

As the slogan shouting continued for a while, an upset Mahajan rose to say that such talk should not take place. She then adjourned the proceedings till noon.

Treasury and Opposition benches were largely empty today with most members apparently concentrating on electioneering in Uttar Pradesh.

Trinamool Congress members were present in the House, but unlike on Friday, did not protest the arrest of their MPs in a chit fund scam by the CBI.

The members of the AIADMK, which is witnessing transition of absolute power to V K Sasikala, were also conspicuous by their absence.

Earlier as soon as the House met, Mahajan made obituary references on the killing of 8 Odisha Armed Police personnel in a landmine blast allegedly by Left-wing extremists and the death of 17 miners in a cave-in at a Jharkhand open cast mine.

(PTI)

Jayalalithaa was conscious when admitted to hospital: British doctor

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(Photo: PTI/File)

(Photo: PTI/File)

Chennai: Seeking to clear the air on the health of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa when she was rushed to the Apollo Hospitals here on September 22 last year, the British doctor who treated her asserted that she was conscious while being brought in an ambulance from her home.

The late Chief Minister was on and off ventilator and often also interacted after being admitted for fever and dehydration, Richard Beale told a news conference here. Beale was flanked by P Balaji of Madras Medical College and K Babu of Apollo Hospitals, who had signed in election forms on which her thumb impression was taken.

This was for nominating AIADMK candidates for elections to two seats and bypoll to one segment last year. Beale clarified that it was possible for sepsis, the body’s response to infection, to spread fast and damage other organs though Jayalalithaa showed signs of recovery during her 75-day stay at the Apollo Hospitals here.

On the day she was admitted “she became short of breath at home and very short of breath when the ambulance brought her to the hospital…there was an infection resulting in damage to organs and contributing to shortness of breath”.

He said at that time “it was not clear” what the source of infection was “but subsequent tests showed there was indeed infection in her blood”. “So bacteria were going from the blood and that was where the infection was identified and resulted in her general poor condition,” he said. It was known that Jayalalithaa was suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure, he said.

(PTI)

Decks cleared for Sasikala as Governor accepts CM’s resignation

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Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao today accepted the resignation of Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, clearing the decks for V K Sasikla to take over the top post.

Panneerselvam had resigned yesterday citing “personal reasons”. His resignation came after AIADMK chief Sasikala was elected the Legislature Party Leader.

“I hereby accept your resignation and the resignation of your Council of Ministers tendered vide your letter dated February 5, 2017,” Rao told Panneerselvam.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister and released by the Raj Bhavan, Rao also asked Panneerselvam and his Cabinet to function “until alternate arrangements are made”.

In his resignation letter addressed to the Governor yesterday, he had said, “Due to my personal reasons, I’m tendering my resignation from the post of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.”

“Kindly accept my resignation and relieve the Council of Ministers of Tamil Nadu appointed by me on December 6, 2016,” he said.

Panneerselvam was appointed Chief Minister on the night of December 5 within hours of the death of his predecessor J Jayalalithaa.

Incidentally, he had proposed the name of Sasikala for the top post at the AIADMK MLAs meeting held in the party headquarters here yesterday.

(PTI)

BAPPI LAHIRI BAGS OSCAR & GOLDEN GLOBES NOMINATIONS

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BAPPI LAHIRI BAGS OSCAR & GOLDEN GLOBES NOMINATIONS

Music maestro Bappi Lahiri continues his National & International nomination spree by getting nominated for 2 films at Oscars 2017 & Golden Globes Awards for -“Best Animated Film” – MOANA & “Best Film” – LION. It is the 1st time in the history of Indian Music Fraternity that a music composer & singer Bappi Lahiri is associated with 2 Oscar nominations & 2 Golden Globes Awards for the films MOANA & LION. He says that music affects the way we live. With some of the finest pieces of music work to his kitty, Bappi Lahiri feels overwhelmed with the musical association in the film MOANA & LION which has been nominated at the Oscars & Golden Globes Awards where he has lent his melodious voice for songs in each films. “This year has bought the best gift for me and it’s not about the win, it’s about the recognition & the appreciation. I hope that the best person wins. India is making its way to Hollywood not just in the field of entertainment & performing arts but everywhere. There is a feeling of acceptance & acknowledgment which feels nice” adds
Bappi Lahiri.

GRAND MUSIC LAUNCH & 1ST LOOK OF MUSLIM HORROR FILM ‘SHEITAAN’

The music of the 1st ever Muslim horror film SHEITAAN was released by the hands of the unit of the film in Mumbai recently. 3 songs of the film which was shot at exotic locales of Kolar (Bangalore) & Meghalaya were shown and everyone appreciated it, also the 1st look made an impact that film has something new to offer the audiences for a change. Writer Faisal Saif said “As earlier many horror films have been made, so we tried to make something different, the story of this film revolves around 2 lovers who besides being Muslims were from 2 different community like Shia & Sunni, how they have to face problems in their life and the horror impact from one of the community to other, and how they struggle to survive is shown in this film”. The film has been produced by Imran Galani & Ali G, directed by Sameer Khan (Erstwhile associate to Madhur Bhandarkar), with music by Sheryaar Tiwana, Yawar Riaz & J. Ali. Bangladeshi star Nirab Hossain makes his Bollywood Debut with Kavita Radheshyam, Meera (Pakistani actress) Asif Basra & Amita Nangia.

JUBIN NAUTIYAL SINGS 1ST GUJARATI SONG “PEHLO PREM”

“Pehlo Prem”, a Gujarati romantic single keeping in times when the love is in the air around the Valentine’s Day, has been sung by debutante composer & lyricist Viraal. A beautiful romantic Gujarati single, sung by Indian Cinemas current favorite playback
singer Jubin Nautiyal, who after his hit songs “Humma Humma” from OK JAANU. & “Kaabil Hoon” from KAABIL. “Pehlo Prem” epitomizes a young lover’s emotion of finding his 1st love & his heart wrenching expression of his Lady love. A mesmerizing mélange of tasteful Lyrics & Smooth Composition, topped by a marvelous music shot by another debutante Video Director Ronak Korat, who has captured unchartered landscapes of Manali, Himachal in all its Grandeur of Snow clad Hills, Lush green valley’s & snow Fall in this Music Video, which features TV Hunk Harsh Rajput, with actress Madonna Tixeira, Arya Acharya of Arya Entertainment averred, “It is our endeavour to give newer talent opportunity especially in the music industry. Viraal is one such talent unearthed by us, his 2nd single after ‘Albeliya’.” Composer Viraal’s “Pehlo Prem” featuring Jubin Nautiyal is a romantic song which will take every music lover, young & old back to their Heydays where love & only love, was all that mattered for a boy & a girl.”.

LION GETS ITS 1ST OFFICIAL INDIA POSTER!

Garth Davis’ LION has been traveling across the globe earning recognition’s & accolades galore. The film set in India & Australia, is based on the a non – fiction book written & based on the life of Saroo Brierley. The story tells the tale of a 5 year old boy who in search of food with his brother, lands up losing his way from home traveling all the way to Kolkata. Sheltered in an orphan age he gets adopted by an Australian couple and in adulthood through means of Google Earth goes on a journey to find his parents in India. The film which has been abuzz this awards season in Hollywood, has Nicole Kidman & Tel in lead roles and has an impressive Indian ensemble cast including the young discovery Sunny Pawar, Tanishtha Chatterjee, Priyanka Bose, Deepti Naval and a cameo by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The film has now gotten its 1st ever official India poster and will be releasing across the country on 24th Feb, 2017.

ANURADHA PAUDWAL TO RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS “PADMASHREE AWARD”

Anuradha Paudwal has time & again made the country proud of her achievements. The singer cum social worker, who has constantly been doing her bit for the betterment of her countrymen, will be awarded with the Indian Government’s highest honor for the civilians – The Padmashree Award. As a matter of great pride for the Indian music industry, Paudwal has been chosen for the prestigious award, taking her immense contribution in the field of music & social service into account. The award is given to those civilians who have contributed greatly in the field of Art, Education, Science, Business, Literature, Medicine, Sports & Social Service amongst others. Anuradha averred, “I find myself fortunate & blessed to have been a part of this music industry for the last 45 years and continue to do so. ” The national award winner who has given some of the major hit & evergreen songs in the early 90s such as “Nazar Ke Samne” (AASHIQUI), “Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi” (DIL HAI KI MANTA NAHIN) & “Dhak Dhak Karne Laga” (BETA), was also awarded the degree of D.Lit from D. Y. Patil University, recently. The singer will also be honored by Shri Chemmamneni Vidyasagar Rao on 18th Feb, 2017 for her dedication in the field of music & social services.

DEEPTI NAVAL DONATES ORIGINAL SCRIPT OF ‘CHETNA’ TO NFAI

On the occasion of its Foundation Day, renowned actress Deepti Naval has handed over the original script of the film CHETNA (1970) directed by B. R. Ishara, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Rehana Sultan & Anil Dhawan to NFAI. Prakash Magdum, Director NFAI averred, “We are grateful to Deepti Naval for providing us the original script for preservation. We appeal to all film lovers to come forward and submit any such rare material so that it can be preserved for future generations”. In another significant acquisition, NFAI has added over 1000 film synopsis & song booklets and rare photographs to its rich collection. National Film Archive of Indian (NFAI), Pune celebrated its 53rd Foundation Day (1st Feb, 2017) with a festival of restored classic films on the coming weekend, that is, 4th Feb, 2017 & 5th Feb, 2017. Films like GULACHA GANPATI (1953), KAGAZ KE PHOOL (1959) & MEGHE DHAKA TARA (1960) will be screened in the NFAI Auditorium across the period of 2 days. The Heritage Walk open to all from 4 pm to 5 pm on 4th Feb, 2017 will allow visitors to tour the facilities of NFAI including the projection room, library, auditorium and the research & documentation section. Film storage vaults at NFAI’s Kothrud premises will also be open for guided tours.

KRIARJ ENTERTAINMENT TEAMS UP WITH JOHN ABRAHAM’S J A ENTERTAINMENT FOR A 3 FILM DEAL

After RUSTOM, Kriarj Entertainment is geared up to create an impact at the Box Office turnstiles with a line of interesting projects in the year 2017. The company which is formed by the youngest producers Prerna Arora & Arjun N. Kapoor is heard to now join hands with John Abraham’s production house J A Entertainment. The 2 production houses have collaborated for a 3 film deal and are looking out to start with one of their films soon. The 2 houses are known to be working for the 1st time and are looking forward for this collaboration. Prerna Arora averred, “We are collaborating with John for the 1st time and are extremely glad to get associated with his production house J A Entertainment. Both the production houses have a common vision of delivering entertaining films for our audiences. We are looking forward to make not just Hindi films but also regional films. It is a 5 film deal but we are hoping for a long term bond with J A Entertainment”. Prerna Arora co – founder of Kriarj Entertainment had recently tied up with Anushka Sharma’s production Clean Slate Films for an upcoming project which is heard to go on the floors in the coming few months. The production house which has received high accolades for RUSTOM, has also teamed up with superstar Akshay Kumar for his upcoming film TOILET – EK PREM KATHA.

ROBIN SOHI TO ENTER BOLLYWOOD WITH ‘RAJA ABROADIYA’

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ROBIN SOHI TO ENTER BOLLYWOOD WITH ‘RAJA ABROADIYA’

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Robin Sohi who has been an active theater artist will soon see his debut film EKTA release around Mar, 2017. The strapping lad has already signed his 2nd film, a rom – com this time called RAJA ABROADIYA. Hailing from Karnal, Haryana, this Sikh Jatt moved to Mumbai 4 years ago and in no time was already doing stage & street shows under the ABSS Theater Group. “I am the actor that I am today only because of the theatre shows I did and it has helped me in my movies,” avers Robin. “I start shooting my 2nd film just around the time my debut film releases.” avers Robin excitedly. RAJA ABROADIYA will be shot in India & Germany. “It’s a very interesting rom – com with a unique concept. I couldn’t stop laughing during the narration itself. I simply loved the character – sketch of Raja, the role I play.” The film produced & directed by Lakhwinder Shabla will be shot in India & Germany. RAJA ABROADIYA is a rom – com around a rich but less educated boy & poor but highly educated girl, who decide to go abroad by faking a marriage. Music is by Mukhtar Sahota.

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THE SHORT FILM ‘SHOORVEER’ IS ABOUT AN EXTRA ORDINARY INDIAN JAWAN

The short film SHOORVEER was launched by Industrialist & Philanthropist Dr. Aneel Murarka who has always gone the unconventional way & touched upon some serious issues prevailing in the society either through short films, award shows or his untold noble gestures. Present were Smita Gondkar, Rohan Mehra, Basannt R. Rassiwasia, Shantanu, Mohit Baghel, Jitender Pawar, Surinder Singh, Pritam Pyare, Col Harbhajnik Singh et al. “The film is a tribute to the unsaid heroes of the country who never get the kind appreciation they deserve. SHOORVEER carries the nation’s expression of gratitude for their sacrifice to keep us safe, day & night” avers Dr. Aneel Murarka. SHOORVEER produced by Dr. Aneel Murarka & Manish Murarka. Puneet Issar attempts to piece together the lesser known fact about the Indian soldiers, their struggles, their scarifies & specific situations they are put under. The short film will make you realize the untold sacrifices that our men & women in uniform as well as their loved ones have to make while protecting our borders from the enemies. SHOORVEER is directed by Jitender Pawar, with music by Ved Gaurav Sharma.

HAMID ALI’S ‘HUM HAIN KING’ READY FOR RELEASE

Writer – director Hamid Ali & Jafer Films’ HUM HAIN KING is all set for Mar, 2017 or Apr, 2017 release all over. The film which will be shown to the censors shortly, stars Rahul Kapoor, Nazia Khan, Qaseem Haider & Prithvi Zutshi along with 30 school children. The film was shot in a school in Mira Road, Thane district and nearby locales of Mumbai & Thane for 30 days and has cinematography by Triloki Chaudhary, music by Laxminarayan & Vasant & lyrics by Sani Aslam.

NEIL JOINS THE ‘GOLMAAL AGAIN’ SQUAD

Neil Nitin Mukesh who was last seen in Bejoy Nambiar’s WAZIR will next be seen in Rohit Shetty’s 4th installment of the hit franchise titled GOLMAAL AGAIN. He completes 10 years in Bollywood this year and will begin the shoot of GOLMAAL AGAIN after his destination wedding with Rukmini Sahay in Udaipur. GOLMAAL AGAIN is directed by Rohit Shetty and also features Ajay Devgn Parineeti Chopra, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, Shreyas Talpade & Tabu.

MASTER CLASS WITH VIDYA BALAN, MODERATED BY ANUPAM KHER

Vidya Balan shared her experiences with the students of Anupam Kher’s acting school
Actor Prepares today. It was part of the continuing series of discourses AN ACTOR PREPARES: BEHIND THE SUCCESS. Aspiring to be an actor at an early age, Balan’s 1st ever role was in 1995 in the comedy series HUM PAANCH. Subsequently, she has essayed powerful & critically acclaimed, roles contributing significantly to change the concept of the typical heroine in Hindi films. From her very 1st Hindi film PARINEETA in 2005, she portrayed formidable characters in PAA, ISHQIYA, NO ONE KILLED JESSICA, THE DIRTY PICTURE, KAHAANI & KAHAANI 2: DURGA RANi SINGH. Introducing Balan, “In a male-dominated industry, it is actresses like Vidya Balan who demand, by the sheer magic of their talent & hard work, equality for women. I respect her as a person and as an actor,” said Kher. Balan acknowledged that she would lose that exuberance in front of the camera and turn shy! “Watch life & engage in meeting people. That becomes your treasure trove which you should dig deep into when it comes to enacting a role,” averred Balan.

“No role is too small or insignificant. Keep doing work and you will get noticed in the long run. There is no substitute for hard work,” was Balan’s advice to the students.

‘MAINE JEENA SEEKH LIYA’ LAUNCHED WITH SONG RECORDING

Shaboo Kiran Productions MAINE JEENA SEEKH LIYA was launched at A B Sounds with the recording of 4 songs by music composer Raja Ali by new singers. 2 more songs will be recorded for the film with music composer & lyricist Sawan Kumar Sawan shortly. The film is being produced by Kiran Kumar Titoriya & directed by Sandeep Kumar from a script written by Saurabh Bharadwaj. Suman Negi (heroine of the biggest Haryanvi hit DHAAKAD CHHORA), a new hero to be finalised along with Zarina Wahab, Aryan Vaid, Yashpal Sharma & Raza Murad. 1 more top character actor will be added to the cast of the film which will be shot on actual locales of Meerut from mid – week of Feb, 2017 with a start – to – finish shooting stint of 20 days.

AMY JACKSON HAD A WORKING BIRTHDAY!

Amy Jackson, who has turned a year older recently, had a working birthday, but no complaints! The gorgeous actress, who is currently stationed in Chennai shooting for Shankar’s 2.0 alongside South megastar Rajinikanth & Akshay Kumar, celebrated her birthday on the sets of the movie. Interestingly, this is her 2nd birthday on the sets of 2.0. Last year, Rajinikanth had specially called for a cake for Amy and this year, Amy took her team out for dinner after they wrapped up the shoot for the day. Amy avers, “I think work is a great way to celebrate your birthday. I was working on my last birthday too, and it’s now become a ritual of sorts.”

NAQSH LYALLPURI, URDU POET, LYRICIST DIES AT THE AGE OF 89

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NAQSH LYALLPURI, URDU POET, LYRICIST DIES AT THE AGE OF 89

Renowned Urdu poet & lyricist Jaswant Rai Sharma, known to the world by his pen name Naqsh Lyallpuri, died at the age of 89. He had been ailing for some time and breathed his last around 11.15 am at his Andheri home. Born in Llallpur in the part of Punjab now in Pakistan, Lyallpuri came to Mumbai in the late 1940s to make a career in Hindi cinema. Though he got his 1st ever break in 1952 as a song writer, real success eluded him till the early 1970s. He also worked with the postal department for some time to make ends meet during his early struggling days in Mumbai. Over the years, he collaborated with 132 film directors, music directors like Naushad, Shankar Jaikishan, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Jagjit Singh et al and singers, penning soft melodies, romantic numbers & emotional songs that touched the hearts of millions. Some of his best songs include “Main To Har Modh Par”, “Na Jane Kya Hua Jo Tune Chhu Liya”, “Ulfat Me Zamane Ki Har Rasm Ko Thukrao” & “Do Deewane Shaher Mein”. Tinaa Ghaai averred, “I lost my dad a few years ago and now I have lost my dad in law, “Sar Se Baap Ka Saaya Hee Uth Gaya”, in my case I was loved the most by my both the dads. I have recorded a song in a film which has lyrics by Naqsh ji & music by Bappi Lahiri which will be his last film. Rajan Lyallpuri averred, ”I feel suffocated as my father, my teacher, my preacher, my friend, my guide et al has departed”.

TEASER POSTER OF ‘PATEL KI PUNJABI SHAADI’ IS OUT

Weddings in India are not just about 2 people getting married, it is also the union of 2 families and many times coming together of 2 cultures. While Indian weddings are a grand thing, Punjabi & Gujarati shaadis are larger than life, glamorous and a fun affair!!! Upcoming film PATEL KI PUNJABI SHAADI will also explore these 2 rich cultures however with a sweet ‘n’ naughty clash, the teaser poster of the film reveals Rishi Kapoor & Paresh Rawal starrer PATEL KI PUNJABI SHAADI’s teaser poster is out and promises a lot of fun. The film collaborates the 2 fine actors of Bollywood – Rishi Kapoor & Paresh Rawal, who interestingly belong to 2 different rich backgrounds in real. Both of them last worked in DAMINI, almost 24 years back. Vir Das & Payal Ghosh play young lovers while the film also has Prem Chopra, Jinal Belani, Divya Seth, Bharati Achrekar & Tiku Talsania in pivotal roles. Written & directed by Sanjay Chhel, produced by Bharat Patel of Bholenath Movies, the music of the film is given by Lalit Pandit & Uttank Vora.

PRODUCER & SOCIAL WORKER DILIPBHAI PATEL HONORED BY FILM STUDIOS SETTING & ALLIED MAZDOOR UNION

The grand & spectacular 33rd annual day festival celebration of Film Studios Setting & Allied Mazdoor Union was held on the Republic Day at Chitrakoot Grounds, Andheri (West), Mumbai, where the man with a multi – faceted personality Social Worker Dilipbhai Patel was felicitated with a trophy as well as certification of merit for his activities in varied fields of activities including social, entertainment & political by union’s General Secretary Gangeshwarlal Shrivastav. Dilipbhai Patel had made inroads in films with his maiden venture as a producer with a film named EK KE BAAD EK, which was made under the banner of Jyoti Movietone. As an executive producer, Dilipbhai Patel had produced the TV serial BADE MIYA CHHOTE MIYA and is currently producing the feature film LIFE IN MUMBAI in his capacity as the Executive Producer. He is also the voice editor of the Hindi newspaper Hind Sagar and has been in the forefront of several social service campaigns.

CARRERA INTRODUCES RANVEER SINGH AS ITS BRAND AMBASSADOR

Carrera, the worldwide lifestyle & sports eyewear brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador for India. Known for his immense talent & charming personality, Ranveer has been an ideal casting choice also for his unique sense of style & attitude that perfectly blends with the Brand’s image. “We are truly delighted to have Ranveer Singh as the face of Carrera” declared Kyriakos Kofinas, Managing Director IMEA region. “His infectious energy & distinct winning attitude are the perfect qualities that embody the Brand’s values. Ranveer enjoys a huge fan following amongst the Indian audiences and is loved by the youth and is also very popular in the Middle East region which is key in contributing magic for our brand.” “I am extremely excited to be brought on board as the brand ambassador of Carrera. I am honored to be representing a brand that has such a great legacy and I am looking forward to what will be a special association.” added Ranveer Singh. The advertising campaign will debut in India starting Feb, 2017. Simultaneously, the new Carrera eyewear collection will hit the stores.

AJAY DEVGN INAUGURATES THE SUPER FIGHT LEAGUE

Ajay Devgn was recently in Delhi to inaugurate “The Super Fight League” in India which is the world’s 1st and only fighting league. He will be the co – owner of “Mumbai Maniacs” along with Amit Burman. He expressed his adrenaline rush on twitter as the event was happening. Super fight league brought the best Indian mixed martial arts action to Indian screens starting 20th Jan, 2017.

ROHIT PATHAK STARTS SHOOTING OF HIS NEXT AS AN ANTI – PROTAGONIST

A couple of week ago we reported that Rohit Pathak has been roped in as an Anti – Protagonist in director Gautam Singh’s next movie GAON. We have now confirmed that Rohit has started the shooting of his film as an anti – Protagonist in Jamshedpur(Jharkhand) India, a village kept secret for centuries receives a visitor at long last and finds the course of its destiny changed forever. Recently the actor was spotted during the shooting of his Tamil movie opposite Southern Superstar Karthi (younger brother of superstar Surya) in Chennai. Rohit Pathak who was last seen in RAJA NATWARLAAL, JANNAT, JANNAT 2, MICKEY VIRUS, JAL, MITHYA, ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI & KHEL TOH AB SHURU HOGA, BAROMAS et al.

ASHLEY LOBO TO CHOREOGRAPH A FULL LENGTH BALLET OVERSEAS

Ashley Lobo who has choreographed songs for several Bollywood movies like DHOOM, JAB WE MET, GUZAARISH, LOVE AAJ KAL, TAMASHA, COCKTAIL, ROCKSTAR et al has been invited by the International professional dance company “Ballet Chemnitz” based in Germany to choreograph a full length story telling ballet. This is the 1st time ever that an Indian choreographer has been invited to choreograph a full length ballet overseas. Ashley will soon be flying to Germany for the same. Before this Ashley Lobo’s Navdhara India Dance Theatre was selected from over 200 applicants to perform at the 1st ever International Contemporary Dance Festival held in Shanghai in Aug, 2016. Ashley is really looking forward to work with “Ballet Chemnitz” and its indeed a special one for him as this is the first time ever that a full length Ballet will be choreographed overseas by an Indian choreographer. “By now the dancers are trained classical, dancing modern without point. The new task for the next seasons will be to improve the company on both direction as well in the classical as in the contemporary repertoire. Ashley avers, “Ballet Chemnitz is a full professional ballet dance company with its own theatre that performs every night. This is why it’s unique and such an honour. It’s interesting & challenging because it’s a full length piece with professional dancers I do not know who are very good at what they do and whose principle language is classical ballet more than contemporary so I will have to create something that is Neo classical”.

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