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Bollywood Buzz

May 8, 2018 by Shaheen Raaj

‘T For Taj Mahal’ Trailer To Be Unveiled At Cannes

Sony Pictures Networks Productions (SPNP) is all set to launch the trailer of their next film T For Taj Mahal on an international platform.

The trailer of the film will be unveiled at the India Pavilion in Cannes Film Festival on 9th May, 2018.

Directed by 6 time president’s National Award winner Kireet Khurana, T for Taj Mahal is a relevant & timely story exploring a subject that is a big challenge in the country – the namely that of lack of education.
The film stars Subrat Dutta, US actress Ali Faulkner of The Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn fame, Bidita Bag & Manoj Pahwa.

T For Taj Mahal is produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions & Abis Rizvi Films. Post Cannes the film will be presented at London Indian Film Festival in the month of Jun, 2018.

The film will release theatrically in India later on this year.

Sneha Rajani, Deputy President & Head, Sony Pictures Networks Productions averrerd, “T For Taj Mahal is a story that deserves to be seen by the global audiences and a platform like the India Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival allows for the film fraternity across the world to sample it and help us take it as far & wide as possible. I truly hope everyone loves the film and will embrace the intent in its full glory.”
Kireet Khurana, Director averred, “I am grateful that Sony Pictures Networks Productions (SPNP) is so committed to the film and is going the extra mile for something they believe in. A platform like Cannes allows the film to be presented to a wider audience, especially given the relevant subject. I am looking forward to the reactions post the trailer launch”

One of the youngest film studios in India, Sony Pictures Networks Productions (SPNP) is the film production arm of Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of the Sony Corporation which owns & operates the Sony Entertainment Network of television Channels. The division was set up in 2013 with a mandate to produce engaging, entertaining & high-quality cinema for Indian diaspora audiences worldwide. SPN Productions also produced the critically acclaimed film Piku in the year 2015, which went on to become one of the biggest breakout hits of the year – amassing innumerable awards including 3 National Awards. The studio released 2 films in the year 2017 year namely, Mubarakan & Poster Boys, and both got a lot of love from the audiences. This year the studio is all set for the release of Soorma.

Filed Under: Film

South Indian Film Stars Round Up

May 3, 2018 by Shaheen Raaj

The Five Best Pairs Of South indian Cinema
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The South Indian movie has the best five pairs which the South Indian movie fans like to see again and again. To start off with Junior NTR & Kajal Agarwal’s pair looks very good and the films that they have worked together have proved to be a super hit. They both appeared in the film Temper, which is now being made in Hindi, with Ranveer Singh. Next come Mahesh Babu and Shruti Haaasan who were last seen in Srimanthudu. The film proved to be a Blockbuster, but the audience liked the pair of Mahesh Babu who is the most handsome actor and Shruti Haasan who is the most gorgeous actress. The movie Sarrainudu was loved by the audience and this movie has been seen over 120 million times on YouTube. In the movie, the pair of Allu Arjun and Rakul Preet Singh looked very good and the pair is really quite beautiful. After the movie Bahubali, people have started calling Bahubali and Devsena to Prabhas and Anushka Shetty. Whenever this couple comes on the big screen, then there is a different enthusiasm amongst the people. There is always news that they can marry each other and they both have never said anything about this. But the audience wants to see them as a couple in real lives too. Vijay and Samantha Akkineni worked together in Kathihi and other films and they proved a super hit. Samantha Akkineni has worked with Vijay again in Mersal which was also a hit.
Samantha Akkineni To Do An Item Song In A Telugu Movie
Samantha Akkineni is a very popular South Indian actress, who made her entry into films after her initial modeling assignments and debuted with screen name Yashoda in Moscowin Cauvery, however, the first ever film of her to release was Baana Kaathadi, which was a miserable failure at the Box-Office turnstiles. However, she set her foot firmly in Tollywood with Ye Maaya Chesave, Dookudu, and Brindavanam, and her roles in these movies, both of girl next door cute looks and ultra glamorous appearances. Samantha Akkineni has now been asked to do a special item number in an upcoming Telugu movie. And moreover Samantha Akkineni has agreed to do the item song. But of course she has also got a whopping remuneration for this particular song and it will be soon shot in a big set which has been erected inside the Ramoji Film City.
Mahesh Babu Overjoyed With 125 Crores Run For His New Film
Superstar Mahesh Babu is feeling overjoyed these days about his new release Bharath Ane Nenu, which is said to be the fastest money spinner of Telugu cinema, already having crossed 125 crores mark. He stated that they knew they had a terrific film on their hands as Siva Garu (director Koratala Siva) is a great storyteller. But one never knows which way the wind blows. It’s always the audience which gives the final verdict. Mahesh Babu also feels a role like Bharath is not just rare; it is also a privilege to play such a powerful and politically pertinent part. It is very rare for actors to get such powerful films. The characterization of Bharath is his best till date for which he will always be grateful to Shiva Garu for conceiving this part for him. In conclusion Mahesh Babu said that he is a game for a sequel to Bharath Ane Nenu.

Anu Emmanuel Is Finally Getting Her Dues

Malyalam actress Anu Emmanuel had marked her entry with Majnu, but because of her homely and serious looks in the movie, no one took her seriously. Everyone thought that she is just another beauty who came from Mollywood but everything is now changing. Though Anu Emmanuel entertained the audience with her homely look and girl next door image in her initial movies, she suddenly jumped into the glamorous arena. Even in her real life, she started appearing as an ultramodern girl. But as soon as she got the offer as a commercial heroine, the actress has changed her looks. In Kittu Unnadu Jagratha, Oxygen and Agnyathavasi movie, Anu Emmanuel showed a totally different and hottest side of her which is why the actress is now getting more offers. She recently enacted the role of the lady love of Allu Arjun in Naa Oeru Surya Naa Illu India. The posters and promos of the movie gave a hint that Anu did glamour show. Interestingly, she even attended the pre-release event with her stylish looks. Her glamour is now making the audience sleepless. That apart Anu is also playing the female lead in Naga Chaitanya’s Sailaja Reddy Alludu, Ravi Teja’s Amar Akbar Anthony which will get released this year and many more has seen her signing on the dotted line.

Thalaivar’s Kaala To Clash With Sultan’s Race 3 On This Ramzan Eid

Yes! It’s time for Thalaivar versus Sultan at the Box-Office turnstiles on the eve of this Ramzan Eid. The recent strike in the Tamil film industry had stalled the release of many big-ticket movies including Rajnkanth’s gangster drama Kaala. The film which was supposed to hit the screens on 27th Apr, 2018, had been postponed due to strikes. The makers of Kaala are now planning to release the film in Jun, 2018 or Jul, 2018 and since Ramzan Eid, which is coming in June is celebrated across the country as a national holiday, they are deciding to block this date. Interestingly, Salman Khan’s mega-budget stylish action thriller Race 3 is also scheduled to be released on the same date. So if this clash happens, it will naturally be Thalaivar versus Sultan at the Box-Office turnstiles. Talking about Race 3, the film is expected to be grander than its previous two installments. Unlike, the last two parts which was helmed by Abbas-Mustan, Race 3 is directed by ace choreographer Remo D’Souza. The film is produced under the banners of Salman Khan Films and Tips. It also features Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Saqib Saleem, Daisy Shah, Anil Kapoor and Freddy Daruwala in key roles. On the other hand, Rajinikanth’s Kaala is directed by Pa. Ranjith and produced by Rajinikanth’s son-in-law Dhanush K Raja under the banner of Wunderbar Films along with Lyca Productions. It also features Huma Qureshi, Nana Patekar, Sampath, Sayaji Shinde and Samuthirakani in pivotal roles.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Sends Notices To Telangana Government (TG)

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently sent a notice to the Telangana Government (TG) and the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry over a Telugu actress’ allegations of sexual exploitation. The commission took suo moto cognizance of media reports about the allegations raised by actress Sri Reddy and a lack of grievance redressal mechanism for women in the film industry. Sri Reddy created a sensation by resorting to strip protest against casting couch in Tollywood in front of the office of Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC). Sri Reddy, who started her career as a news reader on a Telugu channel and also did small roles in a couple of films, named a few prominent personalities of the industry. She started the “SriReddyLeaks” page on Facebook to expose those exploiting women aspiring to work in films. Besides she has questioned the Telangana Government and the Movie Artists’ Association (MAA) on the absence of a Committee Against Sexual Harassment. The Commission observed that the contents of the media reports, if true, tantamount to inaction of the part of the State Government. The NHRC then issued notices to Telangana’s Chief Secretary and I&B Ministry Secretary, calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks. The panel also noted that Sri Reddy had staged a semi-nude protest outside the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce and an annoyed MAA not only dismissed her allegations but also declared that she will not be given its membership under any circumstances.

Producer Anil Sunkara Drops Venkatesh And Rana Duggabati’s Projects

Producer Anil Sunkara makes films with both 14 Reels and also on his own production banner AK Entertainments. But in recent times, while 14 Reels scored a disaster like Lie, even Anil’s own production house lost big betting on Kirrak Party. Quite surprisingly, now Anil is said to have dropped two interesting projects after these developments. Actually, Venkatesh and Ravi Teja’s film was supposed to take off but for reasons unknown, the film didn’t happen. Later Venkatesh moved to Fun and Frustration to be directed by Anil Ravipudi. And then Rana Duggabati’s rumored biopic of Stuartpuram notorious robber “Tiger Nageswara Rao” under the direction of Vamsi Krishna Akella is also Anil’s movie only. But this film is also not happening any soon. Rumors now allege that Anil Sunkara dropped the two projects due to some financial constraints, while his friends starting 14 Reels Plus without him as a partner led to the dropping of these two films.

Mehreen Gets A Call From Nithiin

Punjabi beauty Mehreen is one of the most happening actresses in Tollywood. She will next be seen opposite Gopichand in Pantham, Vijay Deverakonda’s Tamil-Telugu bilingual NOTA and the Venkatesh-Varun Tej multistarrer F2. Mehreen is now also said to have been roped in as the leading lady in Nithiin’s next film after his call to her. This project will be directed by Venky Kudumula, who had made a successful debut with Naga Shaurya’s Chalo. Apparently, Venkatesh felt that Nithiin-Mehreen’s pairing will bring in the freshness to the movie and zeroed in on the young actress. The movie will be produced under Nithiin’s home banner. The project will be launched soon after Nithiin wraps up Srinivasa Kalyanam’s North Indian schedule.

Filed Under: Film

Hollywood Stars Round Up

May 3, 2018 by Shaheen Raaj

Lonnie Montrel Taylor Shot And Killed

Lonnie Montrel Taylor the rapper, a fan favorite in his native state of Mississippi, was one of the two people fatally shot in while driving in Jackson recently on a Sunday night. He was 22 years old. Lonnie Montrel Taylor, was in his vehicle along with an unidentified female passenger. The Jackson State University student was shot from the rear multiple times, which caused his SUV to swerve and crash into a house. The female passenger remained unharmed, while Lonnie Montrel Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jackson Police Department has been unable to find a suspect or a motive for the killing. Lionnie Montrel Taylor rose to local game in 2015 due to the release of the track “Colors.” He later on earned the top downloaded mixtape spot on LiveMixtapes with “They Know What’s Goin’ On” that same year. Elsewhere, the single “Special” has garnered over 2.4 million views on the Worldstarhiphop YouTube channel. In a Dec, 2017 interview with ThisIs50, Lonnie Montreal Taylor talked about the advice he got from 50 Cent, telling listeners his goal of buying his family a home with his first ever “mega-check.” In Lonnie Montreal Taylor’s view, that day was coming up in the near future, too. Just hours before he was fatally shot, Lonnie Montrel Taylor wrote as a caption on Instagram: “no going back….you know imma keep it coming”.

Ashley Judd Sues Harvey Weinstein

Ashley Judd recently filed defamation and sexual harassment lawsuit against film producer Harvey Weinstein, alleging that he damaged her movie career after she refused his sexual advances. The civil lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court in Santa Monica, accuses Harvey Weinstein of causing Ashley Judd to lose a part in 1998 in the film The Lord Of The Rings by making “baseless smears” against her. The lawsuit alleges that Harvey Weinstein “was retaliating against Ashley Judd for rejecting his sexual demands approximately one year earlier, when he cornered her in a hotel room under the guise of discussing business.”

Cannes Film Festival To Create A Hotline

Marlene Schiappa, France’s gender equality minister, said that the industry grandees would be warned to watch their behavior when they arrive at the world’s most prestigious film festival, which takes place in the Riviera resort next month. “We’ve gone into partnership with the Cannes Film Festival to tackle sexual harassment and also set up a helpline.” Marlene Schiappa said. “One of the rapes that harvey Weinstein is accused of happened at Cannes, and so the festival cannot fail to act.” Marlene Schiappa also stated that the measures were aimed at protecting not only actresses but all women working in or around the film industry. The Cannes festival has come under fire in the past for alleged sexism, notably over the obligation for women to wear high-heeled shoes on the red carpet. Harvey Weinstein has been accused of four sexual assaults at Cannes in the recent years including the alleged rape of a 21-year-old Italian actress Asia Argento.

Jonathan And Jacinta Split

Jonathan Scott and his identical twin brother, Drew Scott, have been making hearts swoon since their HGTV series Property Brothers premiered in the year 2011. Adoring fans who favored Jonathan Scott, the perpetually single bachelor, were ultimately crushed when he took his relationship with a woman named Jacinta Kuznetsov public. After meeting at a charity event in the Fall of the year 2015, the couple embarked on a whirlwind romance that seamlessly fused their separate lives into one, with the couple traveling the world together and Jacinta Kuznetsov eventually working for the brother’s production company. To outward observers, their relationship appeared to be flourishing, and after Drew Scott proposed to his long-time girlfriend, fans assumed it was only a matter of time before Jonathan Scott followed suit and put some bling on Jacinta Kuznetsov’s ring finger. But just recently, he dropped a bombshell when he announced via an Instagram post that their relationship was over.
Jackie Chan’s Daughter Is Homeless

While Jackie Chan continues to earn mountains of money, his estranged daughter Etta Ng claims that she’s homeless and sleeping under a bridge. Just recently Etta Ng & her girlfriend Andi Autumn posted a two-minute video on YouTube in which they claim to have been neglected by their friends & family because of homophobia and are now homeless. Etta Ng is the daughter from Jackie Chan’s earlier affair with beauty queen Elaine Ng and its unclear where she resides. “We’ve been homeless for a month due to homophobic parents,” Etta Ng read from a prepared statement. “We pretty much slept under a bridge, and other things.” The couple says they’ve been to the police, food banks and even and LGBTQ centers for help but to no avail. Andi Autumn claims they’ll be split up if they get help from shelters. “We don’t know what to do at this point,” she said. “We just want to let people know what’s going on because at this point it seems ridiculous that no one can help. I don’t understand.” Etta Ng came out as a lesbian last fall in a series of Instagram posts featuring Andi Autumn. Jackie Chan and Etta Ng have never had a formal relationship, Etta Ng told in the year 2015. “He is not my dad,” she said. “I have no feelings for him. He is my biological father but he is not in my life.” Over the years, Jackie Chan, who in theyear 2017 had pulled in $49 million, has said very little about their relationship.

Enrique Iglesias’ Unique Way of Carrying His Twin Babies

Enrique Iglesias is really finding fatherhood to be surreal. The “El Baño” singer took to Instagram to gush over his newborn baby. “I still can’t believe…you’re mine,” Enrique Iglesias writes along with a photo of him holding one their new additions in a unique way. The star Enrique Iglesias and his girlfriend Anna Kournikova welcomed their twins at the end of last year. The twins are named Nicholas & Lucy and were born on 16th Dec, 2018, in Miami. The couple has been together for over 16 years and true to their low-key relationship style, the former tennis star’s pregnancy was kept a secret until after the twins were born. In Mar, this year, the star shared a video of himself kissing his daughter, and the kisses seem to be endless. “Can’t get enough of my sunshine.” the singer writes.

Joe Dreams Of Doing A Duet With Kacey

While promoting his new collaboration with K -Swiss, DNCE singer Joe Jonas admitted to that’s not the only team-up he’d be down to try. Could it be time for a country duet for the “Cake By The Ocean” singer? Maybe! When asked if the singer, who just hit up the Stagecoach Music Festival with his brother Nick Jonas and fiancée Sophie Turner over the weekend, had ever thought about doing a country collaboration, here’s what he had to say: “I would love that. That would be amazing. I am a huge Kacey Musgraves fan. Doing collaboration with her, a duet would be a dream.” As for a possible JoBro reunion, Joe shot down the idea for now. “I think right now we are all focused on our individual careers and personal lives,” said the singer. “We get to be brothers and that’s something that we want to really be the forefront of who we are as people. I think right now we are doing our own thing. You can never say never, but we are going to stay focused on our individual stuff.”

Filed Under: Film

HMD Global Home Of Nokia Phones Launched 4 New Nokia Phones

May 2, 2018 by Shaheen Raaj

by Faizan Rizwan & Shaheen Raaj

Just last week HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, launched 4 new phones at a go in Bangalore’s Forum Mall, Kormangla. These newly launched phones were Nokia 1, New Nokia 6, Nokia 7 Plus & above all Nokia 8 Sirocco for the Indian market.

These award winning new Android One Nokia smartphones were introduced at Mobile World Congress in Feb earlier this year. In addition to the showcasing of 4 new Nokia smartphones, HMD Global also announced the launch of Nokia phones shop, an online shop for all the Nokia devices & accessories in all over country.
Delivering all the craftsmanship you expect from a Nokia phone, each new smartphone offers durability & reliability as standard, with the range setting new benchmarks in materials & design.

With a commitment to a pure, secure & up-to-date Android, each smartphone will stay fresh over time with monthly security updates guaranteed and no unnecessary UI changes or hidden processes eating up battery life or slowing them down, so you can enjoy your new phone for longer period of time.

On the side-lines of the event T.S Sridhar, GM, South & West, HMD Global, HMD Global averred, “2017 has been an instrumental year for us, we set up our business operations in the country and launched a portfolio of devices that received overwhelming response from the consumers. Today, we are taking the next significant step forward with the launch of 4 new Nokia Android smartphones. In 2018, we will continue to strengthen our presence in the country. I am also delighted to announce the launch of our exclusive online Nokia phones shop for selling Nokia devices as well as accessories. We will further our commitment to India by deepening our presence in offline & above all online channels.”

Nokia 1: A complete Nokia smartphone experience, which is accessible to everyone

The Nokia 1 is a breakthrough in accessible technology, delivering smartphone essentials with the reassuring quality you expect of a Nokia phone & a refreshingly familiar design to fans around the world. Giving more people access to technology, it comes with Android Oreo™ (Go edition), a version of Android optimized for devices with 1GB RAM or less. The Nokia 1 is designed to be smooth & responsive, with full access to Google Play™ Store so you can find all your favorite apps from WhatsApp, Facebook as well as Instagram to mobile banking while also highlighting apps that are optimised for Android Oreo™ (Go edition).

Featuring the iconic “Nokia smile” in a fresh new package, you can give your Nokia 1 a makeover thanks to the popular Xpress-on covers, available in a range of vibrant colors. Simply click on & off in seconds to express your personal style with these exchangeable covers. Each cover has been built with the same precision & attention to detail as the phone’s original cover. Inherently colored, the tough two-tone polycarbonate cover is ready to take on every day knocks & bumps with its durable design.

Availability & offers

Available in warm red & dark blue the Nokia 1 is available for sale at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 5,499/-. The Xpress on covers will be available separately starting Apr, 2018 at an MRP of Rs. 450/- only. Consumers can now personalize their Nokia 1 & pick from a pack of azure & grey or yellow & pink.

“Cashback offer from Jio of Rs. 2200, making the effective price of Nokia 1 to come down to Rs. 3299/. In addition, consumer also gets 60GB OD additional data. Offer applicable for new & existing Jio customers”

Additional offers:
*All Nokia 1 users will be eligible for a complimentary 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on opening the Kotak 811 savings account and activating it with an initial deposit of Rs 1,000 in the introductory period.
*20% off on booking 1st ever ride via redBus – https://www.redbus.in/
The New Nokia 6: Our award-winning phone just got even better

Building on the success of its predecessor, the New Nokia 6 packs even more powerful performance and great new features in a more compact, durable body. Over 60% faster than its award-winning predecessor, it now offers enhanced Dual-Sight, ZEISS optics, USB-C fast-charging, a more compact screen-to-body ratio, Nokia spatial audio and pure, secure & up-to-date Android Oreo™.

The New Nokia 6 takes the original’s precision craftsmanship to the next level by combining a unibody, made from a solid block of 6000 series aluminum, with a 11-hour 2-tone anodising & polishing process. And by uniting a sculpted 2.5D display with damage-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass, the New Nokia 6’s compact & refined body is built to last.

Our engineers have integrated the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 Mobile Platform to deliver fast & smooth performance alongside great day-long battery life.

Availability and offers

Available in Black/Copper & White/Copper, consumers can buy the new Nokia from Nokia phones shop & leading mobile stores across the country including outlets like Sangeetha Mobiles, Poorvika, Big C, Croma & Reliance. Customers on Airtel can enjoy a cashback of Rs 2000 on Nokia 6 & own the smartphone at an effective price of Rs. 14, 999 Airtel customers can also enjoy an extended free subscription to the Airtel TV app till 31st Dec, 2018.

Additionally, consumers will get 25% instant discount on domestic hotels at MakeMyTrip. All new Nokia 6 consumers will also be eligible for a complimentary 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on opening Kotak 811 savings account & activating it. The new Nokia 6 will be available at zero cost EMI on credit cards & through Bajaj FinServ & Home Credit. ICICI bank will offer a 5% cashback till 31st May, 2018.

New Nokia 6 will be available at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 16,999.

Nokia 7 plus: The flagship hero for everyone

Made for creators to deliver stunning content, the Nokia 7 plus has the screen, power, design & features to make it a true hero in our smartphone range. Combining innovative optical hardware & imaging algorithms, the Nokia 7 plus captures moments into photos that are true to life. With enhanced Dual-Sight, dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics combine an ultra-sensitive 12MP wide-angle primary camera for excellent performance in both low-light & extra bright conditions & a secondary 13MP camera that delivers 2x optical zoom for the moments when you wish you were closer.

To enable you to capture & enjoy more content for longer, the Nokia 7 plus is backed by the powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 Mobile Platform. Optimised & integrated for maximum performance & battery life. With an impressive 2-day battery life, you can extract every bit of juice from the already powerful 3800 mAh battery, even when you are broadcasting your #Bothie videos live on Facebook or YouTube.

It’s gently curved back & slim edges give you a big-screen experience in a comfortable, neat package. The vivid 6-inch 18:9 Full HD+ display makes the Nokia 7 plus perfect for browsing, social media consumption, gaming & entertainment with more content in the same width as a traditional 5.5-inch display device.

Availability & offers:

Available in Black/Copper & White/Copper, consumers can pre-book their Nokia 7 plus from Nokia phones shop, Amazon.in and select retail outlets like Sangeetha Mobilers, Poorvika, Big C, Croma & Reliance (on-shelf date: 30th Apr, 2018). Airtel customers can enjoy a cashback offer of Rs 2000 on the Nokia 7 Plus and get the smartphone at an effective price of just Rs. 23, 999 as a part of Airtel’s “Mera Pehla Smartphone” initiative. Airtel customers will also get an extended free subscription to Airtel TV app till 31st Dec, 2018.

Additionally, consumers will get 25% instant discount on domestic hotels at MakeMyTrip. All Nokia 7 plus consumers will also be eligible for a complimentary 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on opening the Kotak 811 savings account & activating it. The Nokia 7 plus will be available at zero cost EMI on credit cards and through Bajaj FinServ, Home Credit & ICICI bank will offer a 5% cashback till 31st May, 2018.

Nokia 7 Plus will be available at a recommended best price of Rs. 25,999.
Nokia 8 Sirocco: An ultra-compact powerhouse for the fans

Inspired by the rich design heritage of Nokia phones, the Nokia 8 Sirocco’s elegant design & compact style is the ideal blend of precise craftsmanship & purposeful innovation. Delivering powerful storytelling features including enhanced Dual-Sight, ZEISS optics & and carefully tuned acoustics with Nokia spatial audio, the Nokia 8 Sirocco is an ultra-compact powerhouse, and our most beautiful smartphone to date.

Its curved glass finish envelops a precision-crafted stainless-steel frame to deliver a fusion of strength & beauty. Just 2mm thin at the edge, the Nokia 8 Sirocco combines a curved edge-to-edge poled 2K 5.5-inch display with smaller bezels & moulded body curves to create an ultra-compact profile.

The steel frame is 2.5 times stronger than 6000 series aluminum, paired with 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5. Luxuriously weighted & perfectly balanced, it feels more secure in your hand thanks to the improved grip given by the dual diamond-polished stainless-steel frame.

Now capture every detail thanks to the Nokia 8 Sirocco’s dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics that combine an ultra-sensitive, wide angle primary camera for impressive low-light performance and a secondary 13MP sensor with 2x optical zoom. And with Pro Camera mode you get full manual control over every picture you take, helping you capture photos like a pro.

Availability & offers:

Available in black color, consumers can pre-book their Nokia 8 Sirocco from Nokia phones shop, ipkart.com & select retail outlets like Sangeetha Mobile, Poorvika, Big C, Croma & Reliance (on-shelf date: 30th Apr, 2018). Airtel customers buying the Nokia 8 Sirocco will be able to enjoy an additional data benefit of 120GB. While prepaid customers will get 20GB additional data on each of the 1st ever 6 recharges of Rs 199 or Rs 349, postpaid customers can avail the additional 20GB per month on Rs 399 or Rs 499 plan for 6 months. Airtel customers will also get an extended free subscription to the Airtel TV app till 31st Dec, 2018 & ICICI bank will offer a 5% cashback till 31st May, 2018.

Additionally, consumers will get 25% instant discount on domestic hotels at MakeMyTrip. Nokia 8 Sirocco will be available at zero cost EMI on credit cards & also through Bajaj FinServ & Home Credit.

Nokia 8 Sirocco will be available at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 49,999.

Filed Under: Business & Technology

Bollywood Awards Round Up

May 2, 2018 by Shaheen Raaj

Bollywood Celebs Bagged 9th Newsmakers Achiever’s Award

Bollywood Celebs like Bappi Lahiri, Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni, Bharti Singh, Swapnil Joshi, Bhagyashree Mote, Rajeev Nigam, Rohit Roy, Makrand Deshpande et al recently bagged the 9th Newsmakers Achiever’s Award.

Vaidehi Taman, Editor of Afternoon Voice recently organized a unique event of Charity & appreciation & 9th Newsmakers Achievers’ Award 2018 at Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Mumbai where the awards were given in different arenas.

This year we have dedicated the day to help “Divyang” (handicap) & Sex Workers’ daughters who are pursuing education; the thought is inspired from and in support with our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana”.

Director of NBC Vaidehi averred, “We give out these award event to mainly acknowledge the unsung heroes those who are giving lots of contribution towards this society and in the field they are working in this is an amalgamation of sung & unsung heroes and a very unique experiment with the charity, we do it every year and this is our 9th year.”

Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni bagged the “Best Spiritual Leader Award”, B J Khatal bagged the “Lifetime Achievement Award”, Bappi Lahiri bagged the “Lifetime Achievement” award, Bharti Singh & Rajiv Nigam bagged the “Best Comedian Award”, Bhagyashree Mote, Makrand deshpande, Rohit Roy, Nitanshi Goel & Swwapnil Joshi bagged the “Best Actor” award, Amit Tyagi of Aajtak, Neeru Sharma of E 24 & Vibha Kaul Bhat bagged the “Best Editor” award, Sonal Sonkavde bagged the “Best Author award, Priya Kataria Puri bagged the “Best Designer” award. Bhaiyyu Ji Maharaj came specially to give the awards.

Filed Under: Film

VARUN DHAWAN SHOOTS FOR A SONG IN KALANK

April 27, 2018 by Shaheen Raaj

The shoot of Abhishek Varman’s period drama Kalank kick started last week. Actor Varun Dhawan has already shot for his introductory song. The song choreographed by Remo D’souza was shot with 500 backup dancers grooving with Varun, on a set in Mumbai. Since, the singers are yet to be finalized, the song was shot on a scratch version over four nights. The song also features Kiara Advani in a special appearance. A source informs, “Varun began his rehearsals with Remo’s team 4 days before shoot & Kiara joined him on the last 2 days. In between shots, the actor would catch up on his workouts in a gym specially built on the sets. “The film jointly produced by Fox Star Studios, Dharma Productions & Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment also stars Madhuri Dixit, Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur & Sanjay Dutt.

ANUPAM KHER TO STAR IN BBC’S ‘MRS WILSON’!

Anupam Kher is currently one of the most celebrated Indian actors in Hollywood who has the distinction of having bagged 2 nominations at Screen Actors Guild Awards for Silver Linings Playbook (2013) & The Big Sick (2018) & also a BAFTA nomination for The Boy With A Topknot. In addition to his popular shows, Sense8 & The Indian Detective, the thespian has just wrapped NBC’s medical drama and has now been signed on to BBC’s highly anticipated drama, Mrs Wilson. Making for a profoundly moving story, the upcoming show that is set in 1940’s & 1960’s London is inspired by the memoir of Ruth Wilson’s (an award-winning English actress, known for performance in The Affair) grandmother & her family’s complicated history. Kher will be part of an ensemble star cast that includes Wilson in the lead, Iain Glen (of the Game Of Thrones & Delicious fame), Keeley Hawes (known for The Durrells & Ashes To Ashes) & Fiona Shaw (who was in the Harry Potter series & True Blood). If sources are to be believed the seasoned actor shall begin shooting for it in Northern Ireland & London by the 8th May, 2018. Says Kher, “Mrs Wilson is set in a very interesting background & follows a gripping storyline which had me hooked as I read it. Not to mention, it is great to be part of such a talented star-cast ensemble. I look forward to shooting in the next month.”

LAUNCH OF AN INDO – IRAN FILM PRODUCTION “DEVIL’S DAUGHTER”

The launch saw the presence of producer Lucky Nadiadwala Morani, Jackie Shroff, Esha Gupta, Hamid Farrokhnezad. The Devil’s daughter is the story of one of the devil’s children who wants to repent. The condition for his repentance is to prostrate to an innocent person. The devil’s daughter enters the earth and looks for an innocent person…Directed by: Ghorban Mohammadpour; Produced by: Lucky Nadiadwala Morani, & Ghorban. The film stars Hamid Farrokhnezad, Esha Gupta, Fardin And…. Jackie Shroff as the Devil.Present at the event were Shibani Kashyap, Vandana Sajnani, Rajesh Khattar, Ali Quli Mirza (Acts in The Film Too), Prashant Virender Sharma, Mohammad Morani, Ali Morani, Azhar Morani, Sajjad Delafrooz, Amaan Noor, Anamta Kamal, etc.
URVASHI’ S NEW RIDE IS A 2.0 CRORE MERCEDES S – CLASS!

The latest to join the German auto giant’s family is actress Urvashi Rautela, who has purchased an all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The former beauty queen, who is currently basking in the success Hate Story 4, recently celebrated the special moment by gifting herself a brand new car. This is her 4th car. The talented actress is passionate about car and she also has a luxury car fetish. A source informs, “When Urvashi started her career, she bought a Range Rover and now mercedes S-class. She is a huge fan of luxury cars like Mustang, Bugatti, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, McLaren. She hopes to buy them all one day.”

KALANK – AN EPIC DRAMA DIRECTED BY ABHISHEK VARMAN TO RELEASE ON 19TH APRIL 2019

Director Abhishek Varman who helmed 2 States is all set to direct his next film. The epic drama set in 1940’s is titled Kalank. The film which was incepted 15 years ago by Karan Johar & his dad Yash Johar has found its way and will now be released on 19th Apr, 2019. Kalank has a stellar ensemble cast which includes Madhuri Dixit, Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur & Sanjay Dutt. This film also marks the collaboration of Fox Star Studios, Dharma Productions & Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Karan Johar says, “Kalank has been an emotional journey for me! A germ of an idea that I had nearly 1 & a half decade …a film that was in a pre-production stage helmed by my father. A beautifully structured story by Shibani Bathija and an exceptionally fluid narrative & screenplay by Abhishek. Sajid Nadiadwala adds, “Kalank is a multistarrer with a story that will cross all borders, under the capable direction of Abhishek Varman”. Vijay Singh of Fox Star Studios says, “Our creative & strategic partnership with Dharma Production & Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the power houses of industry has been successful & rewarding. Our association with Dharma gave us an excellent opportunity to be associated with 100 cr hits like Badrinath Ki Dulhania & Ae Dil Hain Mushkil and with NGE we presented back to back blockbusters, Judwaa 2 & Baaghi 2. With Karan Johar & Sajid Nadiadwala coming together it will be a path breaker & a great team to work with.”

IPRS DISTRIBUTED ROYALTY WORTH 13 CRORES IN 1 DAY AMONGST MUSIC COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS

Javed Akhtar, Chairman of IPRS (Indian Performing Right Society) came to distribute 13 Crores received for TV synchronization between all authors & composer members at The Club, Andheri West. Rs.10,000 was distributed to author / composer having 10 or less than 10 works registered with IPRS & the balance royalty was distributed equally to all remaining authors / composers which was Rs. 53,000. This TV Synchronization royalty was paid by PPL on behalf of Saregama, Sony Music, Tips, Universal Music, Venus & Aditya Music. Rakesh Nigam,CEO IPRS says – “We are happy to distribute the royalty to all authors & composers of our society. After all it’s all hard work & effort put by them”. Raju Singh, Sudhakar Sharma, Shravan Rathod, Harmeet, A M Turaaz, Prashant Ingole, Jatin Pandit, Sanjeev Darshan, Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen, Shibani Kashyap and many more came to collect royalty. The entire fraternity of IPRS thanked Javed Akhtar for his hard work & effort put in by him.

SHAHID KAPOOR TO PLAY THE LEAD IN HINDI REMAKE OF TELUGU HIT ‘ARJUN REDDY’

Actor Shahid Kapoor whose recent release Padmaavat was a huge hit at the Box-Office turnstiles has been finalized to play the titular role in the Hindi remake of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 2017 Telugu directorial debut Arjun Reddy. The Telugu original that released in Aug, last year was a success. The story revolves around a surgeon grappling with anger issues who goes into a downward spiral after his girlfriend gets married to someone else. Shahid Kapoor who has been in talks for the role with the makers for a while now, gave the nod to the project earlier this week. Producers Murad Khetani & Ashwin Warde have bought the rights to the Hindi remake, which will be directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The actor is currently shooting for Shree Narayan Singh’s Batti Gul Meter Chalu opposite Shraddha Kapoor.

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER RIDDHI SEN IS KAJOL’S REEL-LIFE SON IN EELA!

19 year old Bengali actor Riddhi Sen recently won the 65th National Film Award of “Best Actor” for the film, Nagarkirtan. Riddhi will also be seen in Pradeep Sarkar’s directorial venture, Eela playing the role of Kajol’s son! He took up theatre at a very early age. Ajay Devgn was the one who launched him in Parched and he has also worked in films like Kahaani, Bhoomi, Churanga directed by Vikas Mehra & Open Tee Bioscope, a Bengali film which is directed by Anindya Chatterjee. After the announcement of the National Film Awards, Kajol took to twitter to show her love towards her on screen son. She tweeted, “My virtual son from Eela wins a national award for his Bengali film Nagarkirtan.” Riddhi reminisces, adding that when he got the news of him winning the prestigious award, urged on by his mother who saw the news on a channel, Pradeep Sarkar was the 1st ever person he called. “Dada was really happy & Kajol ma’am even arranged for a cake for me on the sets to celebrate my National Award win.” The movie is produced by Ajay Devgn & Jayantilal Gada (Pen India Limited).

OMUNG KUMAR & SANDEEP SINGH TO DO ANOTHER SPORTS DRAMA – ‘YUBI LUKPI’

After the super success of Mary Kom, Omung Kumar is all set to direct another sports drama, this time on a sport that is very similar to rugby. Produced by Sandeep Singh, the film titled Yubi Lukpi will take the filmmaker-producer duo back to the North East. Yubi Lukpi is a local Manipuri sport and is played with coconuts and said to be similar to rugby. Some believe that Yubi Lukpi was the original version of rugby. Producer Sandeep Singh said, “Omung does wonders with sports dramas. We wanted to tell the story of rugby to the people of this country. We did not plan on going back to Manipur, but the story took us there. We are glad to be showing off small pockets of India producing dedicated sports people.” Omung Kumar said, “With Yubi Lukpi, we are tracing the journey of the Indian Rugby Team. Yes, India plays Rugby and it’s high time the sport gets a pushup in the country. ” Omung is working with a team of writers to make sure every aspect of the story is got right. As with Mary Kom, the director-producer duo is looking to hire local talent to make sure the film looks authentic.

JUHI CHAWLA TO MAKE A SPECIAL APPEARANCE IN ‘VENTILATOR’ GUJARATI

Jackie Shroff is making his Gujarati debut with the adaptation of Rajesh Mapuskar’s Marathi comedy-drama Ventilator. Helmed by debutant director Umang Vyas, the adaptation is written by acclaimed scriptwriter Niren Bhatt, who has previously written the National Award-winning thriller-drama Wrong Side Raju, Umesh Shukla’s All Is Well & the Salman Khan produced Loveratri, that features his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma. The original Ventilator director Mapuskar will be making a special appearance in the film. The makers have now roped in Shroff’s long-time co-star Juhi Chawla to do a cameo as a doctor in the film. The duo have worked together in more than half a dozen films including Aaina, Gang, One 2 Ka 4 & the last being Nagesh Kukunoor’s 2003 crime film 3 Deewarein. They have now reunited on the big screen after 1 & a half decade. “I have done films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali & Punjabi and wanted to work in a Marathi & Gujarati film too, so when Jaggu dada told me that the makers were considering me for this part I was super excited to be a part of it. I am happy that I can now say that I have also done one Gujarati film,” informs Juhi.

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VIDYUT JAMWAL & SHRUTI HAASAN START SHOOTING FOR MAHESH MANJREKAR’S NEXT

April 27, 2018 by Shaheen Raaj

Vidyut Jammwal & Shruti Haasan have begun shooting for Mahesh Manjrekar’s next produced by Vijay Galani. The movie is an action drama of a gangster. The shooting of the same has commenced in Mumbai. Written & directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, the movie is produced by Vijay Galani & Pratik Galani – Banner Galani Entertainments.

DHARMENDRA SURPRISES SUNNY & KARAN DEOL ON THE SETS OF ‘PAL PAL DIL KE PAAS’

Recently, during the shoot of Sunny Deol’s directorial venture Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, starring Deol kid Karan as a debutant, was surprised by an unexpected visitor. The team was shooting at the Buddh racing circuit in NCR, when Dharmendra arrived at the location. Dharmendra said, “I was in Delhi for some work and had heard that they were shooting some racing car sequences. I decided to drop by and watch my grandson in action.” Sunny, after his papa’s surprised arrival got him so emotional that everything appeared like a mirage to him. Dharmendra said, “I’d dropped by the Betaab (Sunny’s 1st ever film) sets unannounced too and watched him playing football. My Kashmiri brothers & sister have since named that location as “Betaab Valley” in a touching gesture of love. Over 3 decades later, I arrived to find Karan behind the wheel of a racing car and watched him on the monitor where he spotted me after the shot”. Sunny said, “I was an actor who became a director and got back to it after a long time. I understand it a lot better now but since this is my son’s debut film, there’s a lot of pressure on me to make sure everything is right. I guess dad felt the same way when he was launching me. Now, being a father myself, I understand him better.” Dharmendra says, “Every father dreams of creating something beautiful for his child. It’s Sunny’s dream too and being Karan’s grandfather I share it. But in a world of make-believe, success comes by chance no matter how hard you work”.

PRITAM’S LOS ANGELES SOLD OUT CONCERT HELPED RAISED FUND FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Ace music composer Pritam’s recent Los Angeles concert was sold out. The concert, in association with Alapio for a cause, helped raising fund with this tie up. Bharat Patel of Alapio says, “Alapio raised funds for poor patients with Pritam Concert. Pritam & singers were expectedly fantastic. Alapio goal is health & well being of all and Pritam helped accomplish our goal.” Alapio provides free medical care & free surgeries to people who cannot afford to pay for them. The earlier shows in Chicago & Dallas were hugely successful as well and the word about the fabulous show has been continously building and adding to the excitement. Pritam who is currently touring North America is overwhelmed with the response from his fans. He says, “I love performing live and when the audience is as loving as it has been in this North America tour it makes me so glad that we made this tour happen. When the audience enjoys your music it’s the greatest high.” Speaking about it, the organisers says, “The Los Angeles show was sold out. The fan following Pritam has is tremendous, people have flown down from other cities for this and all were hysterical when he went on stage.”

NATIONAL FILM ARCHIVE OF INDIA ACQUIRES TREASURE-TROVE OF 16 MM FILMS

In one of the major acquisition, National Film Archive Of India (NFAI) has added 71 film prints in the 16 mm format to its collection. A major highlight of this acquisition is that 50 out of the 71 titles are new additions to the NFAI collection, meaning that the films were not previously present with NFAI in any format. There are 66 color films & 5 films from the black & white era. The acquisition includes 42 landmark black & white Marathi films, consisting of “Warnecha Waagh (1970), Sant Gora Kumbhar (1967) & KelaIshara Jaata Jaata (1965). The films in color also include some Marathi films like Pinjara (1972), Chandanachi Choli, Ang Ang Jaali (1975), Aaytya Bilawar Naagoba (1979), Sulawarchi Poli (1980), Ganimi Kawa (1981), Navri Mile Navryala (1984), Gulchadi (1984), Chambu Gabale (1989), De Dhadak Bedhadak (1990) & Pratikaar (1991). Prakash Magdum, Director, NFAI, said “This collection is important not only because of the titles in it but also because of the historical value of 16 mm prints. Very few 16 mm film distributors exist today in rural areas. The acquisition also includes 29 Hindi films in this collection with titles like Suhaag (1979), Andha Kanoon (1983), Nastik (1983), Ek Duje Ke Liye (1981), Raj Kapoor’s Prem Rog (1982), Ghayal (1990), Bol Radha Bol (1992), Virasat (1997) & Andaz Apna Apna (1994).
KARANVIR BOHRA WRAPS UP HIS 1ST EVER FEATURE FILM, ‘HUME TUMSE PYAAR KITNA’
Karanvir Bohra wrapped up his 1st ever feature film, Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna, recently in Madh Island This is his 1st ever Hindi film under his production company, Bora Bora Entertainment. It is made in association with T-Series. The film is directed by Lalit Mohan. Starring Karanvir Bohra & Priya Banerjee play the leads roles along with Samir Kochar & Mahesh Balraj. The crew shot for a song on the last day of the shoot. Karanvir Bohra said, “The film is like a baby for us because it had been with us since the inception stage, not only from the story or even idea but from the germ that we need to make a film. Today, it is unbelievable that the filming is over and we are on post the post-production stage.The director & the team have the equal amount of passion & fire towards their work and it shows in the film with its production value & grandeur which had been captured by Ace Cinematographer Santosh Thundiyal. We also have a beautiful ensemble choice of music composers, Jeet Ganguly, Raaj Aasho, Tony Kakkar & Toshi Sharib the lyrics are penned by Shabbir Ahmed. T-Series has given a great choice of singers for my movie, Guru Randhawa, Kanika Kapur, Armaan Malik, Shreya Ghosal, Tony Kakkar & Ali Azmat.

RANBIR KAPOOR STARRER ‘SANJU’ TEASER TAKES THE INTERNET BY STORM

The teaser of the much awaited Sanju baba’s biopic, Sanju released recently and boy has it already take the internet by storm! From industry stalwarts to celebrities & the audiences alike, reactions have been pouring in from one & all praising this rendition of Sanjay Dutt! Ranbir Kapoor is absolutely par excellence in his portrayal of Sanjay Dutt. Whether it is the character’s look or Sanjay Dutt’s nuances, he has absolutely floored us in the teaser. Breaking all records, the video has become a major talking point across all digital platforms within just an hour of its launch. From Facebook, Twitter & Google, the teaser has been trending on the 1st ever spot on all the platforms. With such an outstanding response, we can’t wait to see what the trailer will be like! Ranbir Kapoor starrer Sanju, a Rajkumar Hirani film is all set to release on 29th Jun, 2018.

MUGDHA GODSE & KRUSHNA ABHISHEK SHOOTS TITLE SONG FOR ‘SHARMA JI KI LAG GAYI’
Nilkanth Regmi, Vanshmani Sharma of Rock Mountain Productions kept the shoot of their title song of their film Sharma Ji Ki Lag Gayi at Chandivali Studio, Andheri East. The song was picturised on Krushna Abhishek & Mugdha Godse choreographed by Lollypop. Songs are written & composed by Praveen Bhardwaj. Manoj Sharma is the director of the film.

POOJA HEDGE NAILS A DANCE SEQUENCE IN A SINGLE TAKE!

Grace personified, Pooja Hegde most recently nailed a long dance sequence in a single take owing to limited time available to the team of the Telugu film they were shooting for, on a busy street in the United States of America. The team had only a window of 15 minutes as the high energy song needed to be shot in daylight, but thanks to 8 hours of rehearsals each day for a week, the stunner pulled it off with much aplomb. Says Pooja Hegde, “We had to shoot for the song in daylight, and because it was a busy road, we wanted to avoid rush. Also, the challenge was to get the steps right in a take. Fortunately, the director & the choreographer Okayed the shot.” With time, Pooja Hegde has risen to stardom after her debut in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Mohenjo Daro, which made it clear that she was destined for blockbuster films. The fact that the gorgeous actress has signed 3 films with big stars of the South Indian film industry including Junior NTR, Prabhas & Mahesh Babu and has also been roped in for 2 films by KriArj Entertainment goes on to show that she has talent par excellence.

SALMAN KHAN WRITES & SING FOR ‘RACE 3’

The actor wields the mic for another track in Race 3. After debuting as a lyricist with a romantic number for Ramesh Taurani’s Remo D’souza directed Race 3, Salman Khan has penned another romantic song but this time, he will sing it too. While Pakistani singer Atif Aslam & Lulia Vantur gave playback for the 1st ever song which was recorded in Dubai & Mumbai recently, the new song was recorded a few days ago in the city. Salman recorded it at composer Vishal Mishra’s studio. After shooting at a Mumbai studio, and on location in Bangkok & Abu Dhabi, the film’s team are now headed to Leh in the coming week to shoot the romantic number along with some other scenes. “It will be a week-long schedule and the unit has grand plans for the outdoor shoot. The song will be choreographed by Remo.”The Race 3 soundtrack also features 2 recreated numbers from previous films in the franchise, “Allah Duhai Hai” & “Party On My Mind”. Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol & Daisy Shah will be joining Salman & Remo for the Leh schedule. The actor had previously lent his voice to songs like “Hangover” in Kick, “Main Hoon Hero Tera” for the Sooraj Pancholi & Athiya Shetty starrer Hero, and the “Chandi Ki Daal Par” in Hello Brother.

SONALI BENDRE BEHL RETURNS TO REALITY TV!

Known to be multifaceted, Sonali Bendre Behl has been one of the most loved personalities on Indian television having judged for reality shows such as Indian Idol & India’s Got Talent. The gorgeous actress who was also a judge on a kids acting reality show titled India’s Best Dramebaaz, will be returning to TV for its third season. A mother to a 13 year old Ranveer, Sonali bonds with kids wonderfully and so it comes as no surprise that she was roped in for its 3rd season. Talking about her association with the TV show, Sonali said, “I have been associated with the show since its inception and each new season feels like homecoming. This time around, I didn’t give the offer a second thought. I have always been an advocate of the show as it brings out the best talent in the kids of our country. The platform serves as a catalyst in moulding their future, gives them confidence to face the world.” Expecting an inspiring experience, Sonali enthuses, “Kids create their own world and we are all a part of it. This season I’ll be judging them based on their imagination, creativity & the talent they bring on board through their acts. I love being around them. It has been an enriching experience to witness powerhouse performers live on this show. They have a different kind of energy, and their honesty & dedication towards dance is inspiring.”

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Bollywood Movies Round Up

April 27, 2018 by Shaheen Raaj

Karan Johar Introduces 6 Pack Band 2.0

Karan Johar recently introduced a 6 Pack Band named 2.0 for mental disability awareness with Y-Films & Brooke Bond Red Label. India’s 1st transgender band, the Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack Band exploded on to the scene in 2016, winning millions of hearts across the globe and became India’s most awarded campaign ever. The band had special collaborations with Anushka Sharma, Hrithik Roshan, Sonu Nigam, Asha Bhosle, amongst others, that became huge talking points.

In its 2nd edition, the 6 Pack Band 2.0 focuses on the important theme of Mental Health & Disability. Celebrated Producer & Director – Author – Host Karan Johar joins this cause to change the way we perceive children with different abilities.

India’s 1st isspeshal band, the 6 Pack Band 2.0, comprises of 6 teens between the ages of 13 to 18 (3 girls & 3 boys) with special needs but incredible music skills, drive & passion. Their spirit, their infectious energy, their resolve & their life stories are extremely inspiring. The band has been conceived & produced by Ashish Patil, Head of Y-Films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Films & curated by Shameer Tandon. They’re here to show the world that no disability can hold you back if given the right kind of love & support.

Given the extensive research he’s done on Autism for his film My Name Is Khan, Karan Johar is deeply invested into his support for the cause. As the month of April is also “Autism Awareness Month”, the band’s launch becomes even more special. Karan avers, “It’s so wonderful to see these young & super talented kids come together to create something so epic. I’m excited to be a part of something I know will not only change you & me but also have the power to change the world. I can’t wait to see what these kids will do next; they are here to conquer the world with their talent!”

Head of Y-Films, Ashish Patil adds, “Y-Films has always created content that does more than just entertain. Be it for gender equality, LGBTQ support or Sex Education, we’ve been at the forefront in getting these important messages across in the most fun manner. Being a special needs parent myself; the theme of mental health & disability is very, very close to my heart. I know what one goes through as the world judges these kids day in & day out. But I’ve also learnt from my son how to take that with a smile, to accept everyone as they are & to spread happiness unconditionally. With 6 Pack Band 2.0 we really hope to show everyone how these kids are the missing puzzle pieces this world needs to complete itself!”

The band’s curator Shameer Tandon adds, “I am elated to be part of this path breaking journey of 6 Pack Band 2.0 with Y-Films. Last year along with Ashish Patil, we set out to enable a life altering experience for the LGBT community which took us the entire way to perform at the Cannes festival. This year our focus is mental health awareness. Rarely does one get an opportunity to nurture innocent & raw talent in these truly special children. Music is a universal language they say; these kids beautifully connect the notes with their voice. There’s lot one can learn about life from them, like the ability to stay immersed in every task with a smile.”

Shiva Krishnamurthy, General Manager, Beverages, Hindustan Unilever adds, “Brooke Bond Red Label stands for inclusiveness. We encourage people to overcome their prejudices & find common ground with fellow human beings over a steaming cup of chai. A delightful way of doing this has been our partnership with YRF. Encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response that India’s 1st ever transgender band received, we are back with India’s most special band. We hope that our talented band members receive similar love this time around as well.”

Prasanth Kumar, Mindshare CEO South Asia, Middle East & Africa adds, “Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack -The journey needs to go on. And that’s exactly what we have been working on post the 1st ever phase of “Brooke Bond Red Label – 6 pack initiative”. As we continue this journey, we are back with “6 Pack Band 2.0” – collaboration between the Team Mindshare & Y-Films. This would continue to focus on some important & pertinent social issues and how the world needs to be more accommodating & inclusive. We as Mindshare have believed in this journey and we are at it working together to make this another delightful experience. It’s been motivating for all of us as we also saw many of the global recognitions (Glass Lions Grand Prix at Cannes) blessing all of us. The work for Brooke Bond Red Label “6 pack 2.0” is in resonance with the brand ethos of Brooke Bond Red label that has always stood for inclusion & partners the campaign. BBRL 6 Pack band 2.0 addresses social ostracism of people with mental disability, thereby making the world a more welcoming place for all. Power & full throttle to the “#ISSPESHAL6!”

The band’s 1st single, “Jhakkad Pakkad Dance” celebrates life. It showcases how we all need to shed our ignorance & our inhibitions. And learn to accept everyone as they are and dance like no one’s watching. Shot all over the city, it shows the band having a blast as they perform without a care in the world. The song has been written by Kumaar and the video has been directed by ace choreographer Adil Shaikh.

Mental health & disability is a matter of critical importance as World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that almost 20% of the world’s population needs some or the other form of medical intervention. And almost 80% of cases go untreated for at least the 1st ever 12 months due to the stigma associated. Specifically, 1 in 68 children are affected by autism with the condition being 5 times more prevalent in boys than the girls. This campaign hopes to create much more awareness, conversations & hopefully impact about this important theme over the 6 songs & 6 music videos that it will release over the next 6 months.

The Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack Bandmates are Ananya Halarnkar, Anjali Ramesh, Maitreya Matale, Paarth Padhye, Prerna Agarwal & Rishaan Patil.

The music Credits include Composer & Music Director Shameer Tandon, Lyricist Kumaar, Intro Written by Ashish Patil, Music Supervisor: Ahan Shah, Music Assisted by: Tushar Wader, Talent & Project Manager Harsh Pandya.

Shamir Tandon’s Entertainment & Music Boutique Team include Prakash Nair & Ria Shah, Arranged & Programmed by Emon Goswami, Guitars & Bass Shon Pinto, Rhythms Arun Solanki, Rhythms Recorded by Alok Punjani, 208 Studios & Mix & Mastered by Rupjit Das, Posthouse.

Music Video Credits include Director & Choreographer Adil Shaikh, Cinematographer Ujwal Gupta & Zack Fenwick, Assistant Director & Assistant Choreographer Islam Paco, Assistant Choreographer Pavan Shetty, Kajal & Aquleem, Editor Nitin FCP, Costume Designer Chetna Rawat, Costume Assistant: Tanushka D’Silva, Costume Department Mohammed Salim Ansari & Production Company: Shake Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

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National News Round Up

April 27, 2018 by Shaheen Raaj

New 5G Sim To Be Launched

A new 5G Sim is all set to be launched which will is offer unlimited 5G data & calling free for a year. if you are also a 4G user and are still getting internet speed slow then you have a good news. One sim company is offering high speed internet 5G service.

2016 was an AC year in which the telecom industry changed significantly. In 2016, Jio provided cheap data to everyone by providing 4G service. But now Jio is coming to give even more speed than a new 5G Sim.

This will be the 1st ever 5G Sim in which you will be given a lot of offers.

The Jio Company is now all set to provide free Unlimited 5G data for every 1 year. Together they said that its speed would be 10x higher than 4G. Right now its network is running low and this is going to end soon.

The name of this Sim is Wingtel and these is going to come soon in India.

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National Crime Round Up

April 27, 2018 by Shaheen Raaj

Bike Borne Indore Model sexually harassed

An Indore based model suffered an accident after men sexually harassed her. The model posted the picture to show her bruises. A model from Indore has recently narrated a disgraceful incident of sexual harassment she faced in broad daylight on Mon 23rd Apr, 2018.

The model, in a series of tweets, talked about how 2 men tried to pull her skirt when she was riding a 2 wheeler on a busy road, and told her “dikhao iske niche kya hai” (Show what’s underneath).

The girl tried to get hold of the duo, but in the process lost control of her scooty, and met with an accident. She posted a picture of her bruised leg on social media platforms.

“This happened recently. 2 guys tried to pull my skirt while I was on my activa and said, “dikhao Iske niche Kya hai?” I tried to stop them and lost control and met with an accident.” she said in her first tweet with a request of anonymity.

What makes this incident more shocking is that it happened in a busy area, but no one cared to intervene.

“It happened on one of the busiest roads of indore, and nobody tried to stop them. They ran away, and I couldn’t even see their number. I’ve never felt so helpless. I’m not the kind of girl who will just sit & watch. Those fiends ran away, and I couldn’t do anything.” she averred.

“My friends took me to a nearby cafe and I tried my level best to let this incident go. Not because I’m weak, but for those 30 minutes, I wasn’t ready to deal with it. I was numb. I was speechless.” read her tweet.

To make things more humiliating for the model, one man blamed the girl for wearing a skirt.

“What I want to wear is my fucking choice. Those guys don’t have any right to harass me because wearing a skirt doesn’t give you a right to behave like that. An uncle who came to help me after my fall said, “it’s because you’re wearing a skirt!” I’ve never been so offended.” the infuriated model stated.

Expressing concern at what could have happened if it was a deserted road, she further tweeted, “I decided to go live on my instagram and talk about it. Just imagine if I wasn’t on such a busy road. Or just imagine if I was on a lonely street. Would those guys have stopped at trying to pull my skirt?”

She also urged other victims of sexual harassment to speak up about their ordeals as she feels silence would only help the culprits.

“So many girls go through this. Most of them decide not to talk about it. Why? It’s embarrassing, yes. But not talking about it is empowering those guys who think they can do anything and can get away with it.” her another tweet read.

The young model also said that she later went to the same location to trace down the 2 men, but she found the area lacked any CCTV camera. The model said she would file a police complaint against the men.

This horrifying incident came to light at a time when the nation is outraged by the numerous cases of rapes & crime against women, minor girls & even toddlers.

Filed Under: Crime

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