REEL LIFE ENTERTAINMENT & PHANTOM FILMS TO PRODUCE VIKAS BAHL’S NEXT BASED ON SUPER 30!

After QUEEN & SHAANDAAR, Vikas is currently writing the script of this untitled film, which is a biopic on the Patna based mathematician Anand Kumar, who launched the educational initiative, Super 30. Super 30’s website informs, that they hunt for 30 meritorious talents from among the economically backward sections of the society, and shapes them for India’s most prestigious institution, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Vikas Shares, “His (Anand Kumar) life has many interesting dimensions and weaving them into a film script would be really fascinating. We will shoot the film extensively in Bihar, so that we can capture the right essence of the story.” Anand Kumar adds, “It is true that talks were on for a biopic on my life for the last few years and some directors & producers talked to me in this regard, but I think this is the best team.” Vinay Sinha & Prilti Sinha’s Reel Life Entertainment will produce the film with Phantom Films. Vinay Sinha had earlier produced ANDAZ APNA APNA and had been on the lookout for a director and Vikas Bahl was unanimously the 1st & last choice for the said film. Sanjeev Dutta of LIFE IN A METRO & BARFI fame will be scripting the film. Priti said that “we are happy to produce the inspirational story of Anand Kumar with Phantom films and take our association further in future”.

FLORA SAINI SEEKS INSPIRATION FROM DIMPLE KAPADIA FOR NAGESH KUKUNOOR’S DHANAK!

Flora Saini, who will be next seen in Nagesh Kukunoor’s DHANAK, is a huge fan of Dimple Kapadia. Flora, who plays a tribal woman belonging to Kalbeila tribe in DHANAK, was awestruck by Dimple’s film RUDAALI. Like all Nagesh’s stories, DHANAK is inspirational and spells hope & triumph. Flora says, “Nagesh sir is a school in himself and I learnt a lot from him in LAKSHMI and in DHANAK, he totally focuses on keeping everything very natural like we speak and behave in daily life, no acting”. While shooting in the interiors of Rajasthan is an experience she is unlikely to forget. “Being a hard core animal lover I had the opportunity of shooting with a camel, my 1st time near camel ever an that’s something I will never forget, I even remember his name Thela, she added. Flora is still awed as she talks about the bright hand – woved clothes, beaded jewellery & bid belts worn by the tribes. Flora says, ” I have spend lot of time in the sun and used makeup to look tanned”. Flora has also played pivotal roles in movies like MSG, GUDDU KI GUN and also made a cameo in DABANGG 2.

BIOPIC ON FREEDOM FIGHTER CHRISTO SINGH

Eye Entertainment’s CHRISTO SINGH, a real freedom fighter (whose actual name was Shri Krishna Singh but the British gave him the name of Christo) was launched with the recording of 3 songs recently. The 3rd song was rendered by Antara Mitra at Krishna Recording Theatre. It was penned by Harsh Thayi and set to tune by Ricky Mishra who is also the director of the film. Amit Singh, the grandson of Christo Singh is producing the film which is written by Varadaraj Swami. The earlier 2 songs were rendered by Usmaan Meer & Krishna Bevra at Enzy recording Studio, Goregaon. A popular actor is being considered for the role of Christo Singh. The shooting will commence in Jharkhand locales, Bihar, Rajasthan and partly in Mumbai too from Jun, 2016 onwards with a 60 – day spell.

VIDYA BALAN LEARNS DRIVING FOR TE3N!

On 10th Jun, 2016 the Power of Three will be unleashed as the formidable trio of exemplary actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, with Vidya Balan in a pivotal guest appearance will be seen together in Ribhu Dasgupta’s emotional thriller TE3N! As the chase to nab a murderer heats up, Vidya’s character has to vend her way to different localities in the city of Kolkata. Vidya reveals that polishing her driving skills was the only real preparation she did for the movie. “I know how to drive,” Vidya Balan said, “but I’ve never been a confident driver but for this film, I wanted to do it myself so I actually drove around Kolkata. Sujoy Ghosh was my driving instructor.”Well, nothing like a film experience that teaches you something new!!

CHOREOGRAPHING SARBJIT MOVIE WAS VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME SAYS VISHNU DEVA

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda & Richa Chadda starrer SARBJIT has more of Vishnudeva’s catchy moves. The film has left us stunned with Aishwarya’s never before seen avatar especially in the “Tung Luk” song choreographed by Vishnu Deva, which makes each & everyone dance on their feet. The Punjabi number has been sung by Sunidhi Chauhan & Sukhwinder Singh, who are very well known for their Punjabi songs. Randeep Hooda & Richa Chaddha also make stunning appearance in the song, as they dance on the Punjabi beats. Vishnu Deva said, “Sarbjit was a difficult movie to choreograph because of its hard hitting story. “Tung Luk” is a fresh punjabi song and we’ve tried to give it a fresh look too. So far we’ve been receiving great response, and we hope everyone continues to like it.”Helmed by Omung Kumar, the film is a biopic based on Sarbjit Singh, which showcases a real – life struggle of an Indian prisoner Sarbjit who died after a brutal attack in Pakistan jail in 2013.

NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI LEARNS BENGALI FROM VIDYA BALAN & AMITABH BACHCHAN

In Ribhu Dasgupta’s emotional thriller TE3N, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is sharing the screen space with Amitabh Bachchan for the very 1st time, even learnt Bengali on the sets!! The atmosphere on the sets, in Kolkatta was one of bonhomie, Bengali food and often lots of conversations in the Melliflous language, as director Ribhu Dasgupta, creative producer Sujoy Ghosh, Vidya Balan & Amitabh Bachchan (both of whom know the language quite well), would discuss the activities of the day in Bengali so much so that Nawazuddin over the course of the shoot learnt Bengali well enough to hold a conversation, unwittingly! Sujoyda, Ribhu, Mr Bachchan & Vidya, who feel quite at home in Kolkatta, would often slip into Bengali phrases in their conversations, so even Nawaz by the end of the shoot understood most of it and could speak quite well, helped by the actors. We are sure Big B & Vidya Balan must have made for amazing teachers!!

STANDING OVATION FOR RAHAT KAZMI’S MANTOSTAN AT CANNES!

Rahat Kazmi, best known for his hard – hitting films on issues that make a difference, is back with his next, MANTOSTAN, the film that has begun its global journey with the Cannes World Premiere on 14th May, 2016. MANTOSTAN is based on writer Sadat Haasan Manto’s short stories that seek their inspiration from the flames of the Indo – Pak partition. Rahat has through the camera lens, chronicled the chaos that prevailed, during & after the Partition of India in 1947, and brought to life on celluloid Manto’s most controversial works including “Khol Do”, “Thanda Gosht”, besides “Aakhri Salute” & “Assignment” in MANTOSTAAN. Raghubir Yadav, Sonal Sehgal, Shoib Nikash Shah, Tariq Khan, Virendra Saxena, Raina Bassnet & Rahat Kazmi star in the lead . The film is produced by Rahat Kazmi, Tariq Khan & Aaditya Pratap Singh. Renowned choreographer Sandeep Soparkar expresses, “What an amazing film… No wonder it is getting rave reviews from international press… Super work by Rahat, Sonal Sehgal, Shoaib Nikash Shah, Tariq Khan, Raina Bassnet… each artiste is a class apart.” French actor Jaques Roybin smiles, “This was one premiere where Sandeep Soparkar and I did not mind fighting for the premiere passes!”

JOURNALIST PRIYANKA RAINA IS READY WITH HER SHORT FILM

After the super success of her Sahila Chaddha starrer ZINDAGI, journalist turned director Priyanka Raina has also shot her next short film which is on social message.”My short film is on cold drinks and how injurious they are to our health. I
completed my shooting in Mumbai and will be releasing it in PVR after my film is censored”.

IT’S SEPTEMBER BABY FOR SHAHID & MIRA!

RANGOON is scheduled for release on 14th Oct, 2016 but Junior Shahid will definitely arrive before that. Mira’s date is around mid – Sept, 2016 but as it happens in most cases, the baby could arrive a few days before or after the due date. Mira is just 22 and keeping in mind that this is the 1st child, Shahid has been keeping a close eye on her and taking extra care. She has started getting cravings for particular kinds of food and he makes sure to indulge her. He has also been accompanying her for visits to the doctor and when they are out, he doesn’t let go of her hand or leave her side.” Shahid’s next, UDTA PUNJAB is directed by Abhishek Chaubey and throws light on dark drug scenes in Punjab. It opens on 17th Jun, 2017 followed by Vishal Bhardwaj’s Casablanca -like love story, RANGOON, in Oct, 2016. The actor has kept himself free to promote both films and also to be with his wife through her 3rd trimester. He’s not planning a paternity leave but he does want to spend some time with both Mira and the baby when it arrives and Shahid couldn’t be happier.

STEVEN SPIELBERG CALLS SANDIP SOPARRKAR “INDIAN DANCER” ON THE RED CARPET OF CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Many popular films are being premiered at the ongoing 69th Cannes film festival and a lot of world famous faces are making their presence felt on the red carpet. Celebrated Indian dancer – choreographer Sandip Soparrkar who is at Cannes representing the Indian dance & Bollywood industry too made his red carpet appearance. Soparrkar swayed in wearing a Deepak Shah designed black & grey tuxedo matched with a red bow tie to see Steven Spielberg film THE BFG which was being premiered at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. The Oscar winning director Spielberg looked at Sandip post his red carpet walk and said “Indian Dancer”. Sandip graciously wished the director and looked completely thrilled by being recognised by the world – renowned filmmaker. Being spotted on the red carpet and being recognised for one’s work are 2 different things, it is sure a moment of pride for the graceful dancer as well as for the Indian dance scene for being acknowledged by world renowned person like Steven Spielberg.

AVIKA GOR & MANISH RAISINGHANI STEALS THE SHOW ON CANNES RED CARPET

A new face has been added to the Indian contingent at the Cannes Film Festival this year. After Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Sonam Kapoor, the latest entrants Avika Gor & Manish Raisinghani were seen at the festival’s opening & launch their short movie poster. Avika Gor was looking gorgeous in her new & exciting avatar after a long time and becoming the bell of the Cannes in her floor length Blue, one sided ball gown with less jewellery add to that a pair of natural nude shaded lips, eyes with sparkling make -up, her new short hair look which was curled to perfection added to her classy & cute avatar. Manish Raisinghani is looking super hot in his black tuxedo with red bow tie charming away the crowd & photographers with his playful & fun nature. Avika Gor & Manish Raisinghani were at the Cannes Film Festival to represent the short film which has been selected for the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival 2016. ANKAHEE BAATEIN stars Manish Raisinghani & Barkha Bisht while Avika Gor is the Creative Director of the movie directed by Manav Bhinder.

ACTRESS ANCHOR PANKHURI AWASTHI WHO IS NOW KENISHA PLANS TO RELEASE NEW SONG “A BORDER DRAWN IN BLOOD

Singer, Actor, Anchor – Emcee, Poet, performer Pankhuri Awasthi, the multi -facetted daughter of Sapna Awasthi (who delivered iconic superhit Hindi songs such as “Chhaiyya Chhaiyya” picturised on Shah Rukh Khan & Malaika Arora Khan), has changed her name to Kenisha. Kenisha raps under the moniker ‘BomBaeb’. Kenisha says, “My new name Kenisha means ‘beautiful’, ‘pure’ & ‘prosperous’. My new name defines me to a tee in one single word and that’s essentially what a name should do.” Kenisha is a singing sensation with drop dead gorgeous looks; beauty with brains who takes up social causes such as rape, Indo. -Pak border strife and world change; a poet who wants to change playback singing in Indian cinema; a non – conformist who wishes to make Nikki Minaj style of ‘rap’ singing popular in India and become the female version of trailblazers Honey Singh & Baadshah as she charts a new trail. She says, “I wanted to be unique and didn’t want to share my name with anyone else in the entertainment & events world. My name has to be in sync with my prime attributes.” Kenisha is soon planning to release “A Border Drawn In Blood” which is not about violence but all about peace & harmony. Kenisha, who debuted with Girish Kumar in the romantic film RAMAIYA VASTAVAIYA is known more in event management circles & YouTube channels than in Bollywood. Kenisha is a trained singer in both Western & Hindustani classical music genres.

POOJA BATRA SHOWCASES “ONE UNDER THE SUN” TRAILER AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Miss India 1993, Pooja Batra who set her Bollywood aspirations aside after she broke off to marry Los Angeles – based orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sonu Ahluwalia, was spotted having her moment under the sun in Cannes. The VIRASAT actress might be missing from Bollywood for quite some time now, but the lady is a known face internationally, who is settled in Los Angeles for over 10 years now, is excited about her Hollywood debut in which she essays the role of an astronaut. The International world premiere & the trailer launch of ONE UNDER THE SUN took place at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival which had an overwhelming response where the star cast came to support Pooja’s Hollywood debut. Executive Producer Sunny Vachher is proud to have brought Pooja this breakthrough role. ONE UNDER THE SUN is the story of an astronaut Kathryn Voss (Pooja Batra), a sole survivor of a disastrous space shuttle mission. As a distraught mother desperate to reunite with her terminally ill daughter, she becomes a wanted fugitive after discovering she possesses an extraordinary gift. “It is a very proud moment for me to play a lead in my 1st Hollywood film. It is a great role. In order to prepare for it, I needed to really dig deep into myself & my feelings to find honest inspiration. For my physical appearance, I took hints from Indian – born astronaut Kalpana Chawla & American astronaut Sunita Williams” Pooja Batra said. The trailer launch took place at the Indian Pavilion of the Cannes Film Festival

1ST LOOK & MUSIC OF PURAB KI AAWAZ RELEASED BY KRK

The 1st look of a Biopic of a female freedom fighter from Northeast called PURAB KI AAWAZ was unveiled by Actor – Producer Kamaal Rashid Khan (KRK) in Mumbai. The film is set in 1942 with the narrative & message of today’s context of freedom. It is being released worldwide by distributor Mehmood Ali, Pen N Camera International on 5th August 2016. PURAB KI AAWAZ is made on the life of India’s female freedom fighter Birangana Kanaklata, a martyr of Indian freedom struggle in 1942, under the banner of LPKG Film Production. Kanaklata had embraced martyrdom at the tender age of 16 years on 20th Sept, 1942 for the love of her country. Indian freedom fighters like Shahid Bhagat Singh, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Mangal Pandey and others are well known & popular in India as well as globally. The film is a brilliant presentation of the fearless & daring freedom fighter of Assam, Birangana Kanaklata, who had boldly faced the bullets of the police during the freedom struggle of India in 1942 and laid down her life for the country. Produced by Loknath Deka, written by Chandra Mudoi, with music by Dr. Hitesh Boruah, Ajay Phukan & Tapan Kakati, and choreography by Naba Kumar Das, the film stars Nipon Goswami, Urmila Mahanta, Debasis Barthakur, Dr. Tapan Sharma etc.

BIG B PLAYS FOOTBALL ON SETS OF ‘TE3N’

Amitabh Bachchan who was shooting at the famed club grounds Mohammedan Sporting Club in Kolkatta for TE3N also had quite some fun kicking around the ball during breaks! Post the shoot, the club has bestowed upon Mr Bachchan honorary life membership! The Club which celebrates 125 years of its inception, has inducted Mr Bachchan in their club. Mr Bachchan was quite nostalgic when he was shooting at the football club grounds as they have been the same benches since 1950s! He used to often attend matches, sometimes straight from the train station upon arrival, given the passion Kolkatta has for football! It brought back many fond and nostalgic memories for him on the sets. Endemol, Reliance Entertainment, Cinemaa, Kross Pictures and Blue Waters Motion Pictures, have come together for ‘TE3N’, an emotional thriller starring Amitabh Bachchan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, with Vidya Balan in a pivotal guest appearance. The film, which has Sujoy Ghosh as creative producer and Ribhu Dasgupta as its director, is scheduled for a worldwide release on June 10th, 2016.

VIKRAM OF ‘JULIE’ FAME SEEN AT THE PREMIERE OF ‘AAKHRI SAUDA’ AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HIATUS

The premiere of AAKHRI SAUDA- THE LAST Deal, an action packed suspense thriller laced with music as well as romancer produced by Mukesh Malhotra and Padmakar Athawale and written and directed by Sandeep Kumar had its grand premiere at the Movie Star, Goregaon (West), in the presence of Vikram, the leading man of the super duper hit film of the 70’s – JULIE. The film stars Aryan Chopra, Zuber K Khan, Tanvi Arora, Soniya Bajwa, Pooja, Mushtaq Khan, Ehsaan Khan etc. Aryan Chopra is also acting right now in a Tamil film while Zuber K Khan has already acted in HUM DEEWANA DIL and is now acting in THE DREAM JOB. Sandeep Kumar, who has written and directed the film AAKHRI SAUDA THE LAST DEAL is the nephew of the late actor Pradeep Kumar and son of the producer -director Kalidas who had produced and directed films like HALF TICKET, BHEEGI RAAT & ISI KA NAAM ZINDAGI. Sandeep Kumar had earlier directed EK HI BHOOL, LOVE YOU CRAZY GIRL, besides the TV serial SAI BHAKTON KI SACHCHI KAHANIYAAN.

DESIGNER DUO BHUMIKA & JYOTI COME UP WITH INDIA’S 1ST ZERO WASTE FASHION STORE

Designer brand Bhumika & Jyoti launched India’s 1st Zero Waste Fashion store in the high streets in Mumbai on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya . Though Rani Mukerji was abroad, her mum Krishna Mukerji played the perfect host. Also present was the yesteryears actress Reena Roy, who normally rarely makes an appearance coming to wish the fashion duo. Also spotted were Farha Khan, Bhagyashree, Rhea Pillai, Sheeba, Shefali Jariwala with her husband, Deb Mukerji, Karishma Modi etc. The designer duo also launched their debut collection Forest Greens. The designer duo passion for ethics, believes in recycling ‘Zero waste designs by using every last scrap, and yet conjure up some inspiring and innovative designs that would refuse to sacrifice super – cool style for sustainability. They add “Are you aware that approximately 20 percent of fabric is wasted in the manufacture of a typical design? When a pattern is cut out, the leftover scraps are usually considered useless because they’re too small to sew into anything else. But our brand which represents ethical fashion will ensure that every remnant fabric will become a luxurious embellishment that will add value to the designed outfit or accessories!

RANDEEP HOODA’S A MMA FIGHTER NOW!

Randeep Hooda, who surprised everyone with his incredible weight loss a month back, has yet another dramatic look in store for his fans! The maverick and macho actor will now be seen as a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter in his upcoming romance-drama film DO LAFZON KI KAHANI. The actor got a hardcore MMA training in Mumbai itself where experts were called from Bangkok. He worked out and trained for nearly 4 hours a day despite his hectic schedule to get into the skin of his character. To get the best out of him, he was trained under the supervision of India’s best MMA fighter Irfan Khan. Randeep looks as a MMA fighter. Well, we would not be surprised if we hear about him actually participating in a match soon, given his extreme levels of dedication! Directed by Deepak Tijori, DO LAFZON KI KAHANI starring Randeep Hooda and Kajal Aggarwal will release on 10th June, 2016.

DEEPIKA PADUKONE, BRAND AMBASSADOR LODHA BELMONDO

Deepika Padukone is all set to endorse Lodha’s premium weekend home development around a riverside Greg Norman golf course. Located on the Mumbai-Pune expressway, this exclusive enclave is a short pleasure drive from both Mumbai and Pune. This weekend development will be a home where residents can go relax, play a game of golf, spend some quality family time by the riverside promenade, entertain friends and family over the weekends and indulge in outdoor sports. Deepika believes in working really hard but she also believes in giving herself time to unwind.“ Although it was a hectic 2 days, I enjoyed it so much because it didn’t feel like I was working. It was more like enjoying 2 days of my weekend, experiencing this exclusive enclave playing golf, relaxing at the spa, sitting by the river and watching a movie.” This weekend project of the Lodha group will be seen offering a luxury living experience bringing together the finest privileges of life.

L’ORÉAL PARIS AMBASSADOR AISHWARYA BACHCHAN GOES FOR GOLD WITH HER APPEARANCE AT CANNES 2016

Celebrating her 15th year, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – the reigning queen of the Cannes red carpet, left everyone stunned with her spectacular appearance on day 3 of the festival. Looking infallible in a gorgeous golden Ali Younes beaded cape couture gown, Aishwarya was the cynosure of all eyes as she owned the red carpet with her ethereal beauty, grace and inimitable style. Adding a dash of edgy glamour to her look, Aishwarya lined her upper lid with a bold turquoise blue liner, complementing it with a smokey blue eye shadow and beautiful bold lashes. Leaving no stone unturned to create the perfect red carpet style statement; she styled her hair in loose waves and kept the rest of the make-up nude and luminous.

A BIOPIC ON APJ ABDUL KALAM COMING SOON!

After biopics on Milkha Singh, Mary Kom, Sarabjit Singh etc, it’s the life story of Former Indian President Late APJ Abdul Kalam that’s attracted the film industry. Pramod Gore who made the Marathi film RETI has taken up the herculean task. “It will be complete rags to riches story where a boy from a small village rose against all odds to become not just the talented scientist that he was but also our President. I was amazed how a story as great as this still remained untold,” says Pramod Gore, who went to the lengths of travelling till Rameshwaram, Kalam’s native place, met his elder brother who is now 99 years old along with is nephew who is 66 to get more insight into the life that APJ Kalam lived. “I had to seek permission from his family before going ahead with this film. I have also bought all of his 22 written works including the likes of Ignited Minds, Wings of Fire, India 2020, The Kalam Effect and more to have enough material. It’s not easy to weave an entire life into a two and a half hour film and I want capable hands on board for it. I have already registered the title of the film APJ with IMPPA. I was so moved by the story of Kalam that when I went to visit Kalam’s native place and saw the conditions in which his tomb is placed, I resolved to give all the revenue I would make out of the film into developing that land. I want to build a library there too and do my bit in the name of Kalam. The biopic goes on floors in July will be releasing in 2017”.

ANIL KAPOOR & YAMI ANNOUNCED GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADORS

Qutone, a popular brand in the tile industry does it once again. It has launched a completely new, never seen before range of products called imarble. The company will be manufacturing the product line at Asia’s first of its kind, state – of – the – art plant using European technology based at Gujarat. Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam graced the occasion and were announced the “Global Brand Ambassadors” for Qutone. Manoj Agarwal expressed his exhilaration and said, “Our primary aim at Qutone is to launch new products at regular intervals and offer the consumer a vast and technologically sound product range.” Anil Kapoor adds, “I give my confirmation on any brand when I am confident enough to endorse it. Team Qutone have smartly collaborated European Technology with Indian warmth and the result is this beautiful collection. “ Yami Gautam exclaims, “I love decorating my house and when I was introduced to the world of Qutone, I instantly wanted to use almost all their products as they are so beautiful, maintenance free and cost effective at the same time.”

JABRA FAN SINGER TURNS MUSIC COMPOSER WITH ‘MISSING ON A WEEKEND’

Nakash Aziz (of songs like Saari ke fall sa, Pungi, Selfie le le re and Jabra Fan) has now turned a music composer for MISSING ON A WEEKEND which will mark debut of singer Hariharan’s younger son Karan as an actor. Nakash will be composing music for the film alongside Shaan and Akshay Hariharan. Nakash will also be working on the background score of the film. After singing for Pritam and A. R. Rehman, Nakash is looking forward to compose for this movie. Working with A.R. Rahman and Pritam who are known for their commercial approach towards their songs, Nakash says that he has learnt a lot. “It feels great when people acknowledge your work and you get an opportunity to extent your hands in the field which you love the most. I am amongst the lucky few who have worked with both the masters, Rehman sir and Pritam da. Assisting the legend, A.R. Rahman, to playback singing and now entering the world of music composers in Bollywood, it would be not wrong to say that Nakash has come a long way in his musical journey.

KHAYYAM & HIS WIFE JAGJIT KAUR DONATE THEIR ENTIRE WEALTH TO FWICE

The veteran music composer, Padma Bhushan Khayyam and his wife Jagjit Kaur have donated their entire life earnings and wealth back to the film industry from where it was earned by forming a trust called Khayyam Jagjit Kaur KPJ Charitable Trust that annually provides a designated sum of money to the FWICE forever to support artists, workers and technicians of the film industry. Khayyam and his wife Jagjit Kaur announced the same at Maheshwari Bhavan in Mumbai in the presence of Subhash Ghai, Nitin Mukesh, FWICE President Kamlesh Pandey, FWICE General Secretary Dilip Pithwa, Talat Aziz, Bhupinder and Mitali Singh, Uttam Singh, Mukesh Sharma, actor and Hon. Secretary of CINTAA Sushant Singh etc.

SAURABBH ROY: FROM ACTION TO ROMANCE THIS GUY GOT IT ALL

Saurabbh Roy who entered Bollywood with the movie LUV PHIR KABHI will be seen soon in A TIME TO LOVE ISHQFEHMIYAAN, produced by Amrit Sinha and directed by Shorya Singh. After being a part of BCL and BCL Punjab, Saurabbh says, “I am open to explore myself more and more as an actor with every successive film. The script of ISHQFEMIYAN is so strong that it won’t let you leave the screen even for a second. Being a part of BCL was fun. I have also played for Delhi Ranji team”. While you can see Saurabh playing in BCL from Pune Anmol Ratan team he is also seen hitting some big shots in BCL Punjab which will give you a glimpse of Punjab where he says that his team Royal Patialvi is filled with some great Punjabi singers. It’s going to telecast on 9x Tashan and 28th May is the date when action begins. The actor best remembered for his roles are as Mahesh Babu in AMITA KA AMIT and Draupad in MAHABHARATA. He was also seen in KHATRON KE KHILADI 4 with Smita Bansal, besides a lot of print and TV commercials.

TANUJ VIRWANI AND AKSHARA HAASAN TO RECREATE THE MAGIC OF EK DUJE KE LIYE

Tanuj Agnihotri and Akshara Haasan will be seen together in the intense romantic short film SCENT OF A WOMAN. Their parents Rati Agnihotri and Kamal Haasan played onscreen lovers in EK DUJE KE LIYE (1981). Kamal Haasan’s youngest daughter, Akshara Haasan, who had her debut flick SHAMITABH. Recently the poster of the movie was launched where Akshara was looking menacing and her mysterious eyes are apparently seeking some kind of revenge. SCENT OF A WOMAN is a story of Akira played by Akshara who finds herself caught between an unfaithful boyfriend and an uncertain future. Tanuj has written, acted and directed the short film. Tanuj Said, “I like making short films as it keeps my creative juices flowing. In between I have taken the break because of my work commitments. In my short film, I fell upon this interesting idea of how this girl continues existing in a wrong relationship as she doesn’t have the courage to break away from it. And how sometimes we just need that one person, a catalyst to come and push us into making a much needed and overdue decision. I sounded off the idea to Akshara and she loved it.”

CLAUDIA CIESLA DEBUTS AS A WRITER WITH “KEEP EATING KEEP LOSING WEIGHT”

Om Books International is all set to release “Keep Eating Keep Losing’ by actress and nutritionist, Claudia Ciesla. It is a holistic strategy that will assist the readers redesign the map of their life by making good health their compass. Claudia’s concept rides on three components—Healthy Eating, Exercise and Rest –which benefit all spheres of life. If anyone has reached a dead end in weight loss journey, this book will help you find your way back. It is time to rediscover a time-tested and efficient way to healthy living! Says Claudia said ‘I have learned over the years, through my experiences as a child and days in Bollywood, the importance of food. The ways in which it has changed me, defined me, and empowered me are immeasurable. I came to understand that the concept of healthy living is the secret to a happy, content life. I took my passion for food to a new level and today I’m a certified nutritionist. However, I often found a distinctive trait in people—an unhealthy eating pattern it worried me to see how they abused their bodies and treated it with disrespect. Sadly, I realized that people gave more importance to their materialistic possessions like their phone, TV, laptop, etc, and gave ZERO importance to their most valuable possession—their body”.

RJ SHADAB KHAN TO DEBUT IN ACTING WITH LOVE LIFE & SCREW UPS!!

New Delhi’s popular RJ Shadab Khan will be debuting in acting with the web series called LOVE, LIFE & SCREW UPS!!! It has one of the most interesting ensemble cast comprising of actors from films, TV, theatre and modelling world, like Zeenat Aman, Mita Vashisht, Dolly Thakore, Kapil Kaustubh Sharma, Yuvraaj Parashar, Diandra Soares, Sushant Divgikar and Akshay Sethi who are making their digital debut with it. It is a cool and trendy romantic comedy on relationships. Zeenat Aman will be seen again in her glamorous diva avatar. It is written and directed by Kapil Kaustubh Sharma. Music is by Nikhil Kamath. Bappi Lahiri has sung one cool peppy number.