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“Memories” Is My Best Work Till Date On Digital Space – Rohit Roy

Viu’s recently launched series Memories, has been keeping the viewers glued to their screen since its 1st ever episode itself. Well, as much as its beguiling thriller concept is being appreciated, the actors too had a gala time shooting for the same. The talented actor Rohit Roy who portrays the male lead in the show, named Siddharth Sareen is extremely happy to be a part of this esteemed series, “Memories is certainly one of the most engaging stories that I have heard in a really long time. Personally, it is my best work till date in digital space and I am glad my debut is with this fabulous show written by the king of this genre Vikram Bhatt on VIU.”

Nikita Rawal Makes Her Telugu Movie Debut

Nikita Rawal who is a known model & actress in Bollywood is playing Nagin in Telegu film Timpa opposite Vikram Roy. The film is produced by Shivraaj Production & directed by Kumaran Teli. She is playing ichchadhari nagin who keeps the naagmani safe from bad people. The song was shot in Hyderabad. Nikita is a great dancer & done more than 500 shows and 20 music videos and also worked in more than 10 Hindi films.

Child Star – Tv Actress Myra Singh Learns Photography

Child actor Myra Singh, who is currently donning the role of Amyra in StarPlus’ daily, Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala, has found a new found love in learning photography. Just like any other 7 year old, Myra too is a curious child & loves to try new things. Myra loves to sing & dance and wants to explore her photography skills. Myra roams around on the sets with her camera clicking pictures of her colleagues on set. Her on-screen father, Mohit Malik (Sikander Singh Gill), has been helping her too. The little princess celebrated her birthday recently on the sets and has taken upon herself to learn photography by her next birthday! Isn’t that cute?

Hockey Player Sandeep Singh Re-Established Himself In ‘Soorma’

The story of India’s real Soorma is extraordinary. Sandeep Singh is nothing but an inspirational hero to everyone who has lost hope in their lives. After being shot, Sandeep was unconscious for days in the hospital. He woke up to the doctor telling him that he will never walk again. He did not lose heart. His brother, Bikramjeet says, “Sandeep politely asked the doctor to not surround him with any such negativity.” Instead, Sandeep Singh asked Bikram to bring his hockey stick to the hospital and he kept it beside his bed. Sandeep said, “I wanted to stand on my feet again. I asked my brother to bring my hockey stick and kept it right in front of my eyes as a reminder to me that I had to play for India again.” Sandeep did succeed in his promise to himself leaving the world a message that the one who works hard never fails. After re-establishing himself again, Singh was appointed as the captain of National Hockey Team for India. Under his captaincy, India won many international tournaments including “Sultan Azlan Shah Cup” in which Sandeep was the highest goal scorer. Sony Pictures Network Productions, Chitrangda Singh & Deepak Singh have teamed up together as producers to make Soorma a successful endeavor. It is slated to release on 13th Jul, 2018.

Music Composer Deepak Agrawal Finally Makes It Big

Deepak Agrawal has finally arrived in Bollywood with the top talent-job platform TALENT4FILM having selected him as a special talent for special promotion amongst the vast talent–pool of musicians they have in their data base. The buzz is that Deepak is being finalized to compose music for some “A” grade Bollywood projects. However, Deepak himself is tight-lipped about these projects as he feels that protocol demands that the announcement should come from the production houses themselves in due course of time. Deepak Agarwal comes from a non-film & music background & was musically inclined since childhood. Deepak’s 1st ever break came as a lyricist in 2013 with the film Zindagi 50/50, the music of which was composed by Vivek Kar & the song was sung by Bappi Lahiri. As a lyricist, he has worked on movies like Oops A Desi (2013) , Hum Bade Aashiq Mizaaj (2016), Khel To Ab Shuru Hoga (2016), Ek Kahaani Julie Ki (2016), Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2017), Raktdhar (2017). In 2016, Deepak made his debut as a music composer with Khel To Ab Shuru Hoga and has since then composed music for films like Ek Kahaani Julie Ki (2016), Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2017), Raktdhar (2017). In 2018, Deepak wrote the lyrics & composed the song “Baari Baari” for the movie Jaane Kyun De Yaaron.

Cine Buzz – 2

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Karwaan Needed Just The Right Canvas To Come Alive

The trailer of Karwaan, a slice-of-life drama-comedy produced by Priti Rathi Gupta & Ronnie Screwvala, starring Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salman & Mithila Palkar, has been released and has been well received across the Bollywood fraternity. The story follows 3 individuals and how they connect on an unexpected, story. With a quirky, humorous yet warm undertone to the dialogue & interaction between characters, the film has been shot in picturesque locales across Kerala and is described as “the journey of a lifetime”. “Karwaan holds a very special place in my heart.” says Priti Rathi Gupta, Producer of Ishka Films, which is releasing Karwaan, “The script, written by my good friend Bijoy Nambiar, was one that needed just the right canvas for it to come alive. Fortunately, Ronnie & RSVP came on board, and loved the script just as much as I did. Dulquer has surprised us all with his craft & his fluency in the language and is all set to take Bollywood by storm; and Mithila, who is making her debut as a Bollywood lead actress is absolutely charming, as always. The movie was shot in Kochi, at a time when the monsoons made everything look magical, and obviously, all of that magic has seeped in into the frames of the movie! The story will tickle your funny bone & drive home a message we can all identify with.

“Thodi Dhoori” Deals With Increasing Distances Between Couples

The album called “Thodi Dhoori” produced by Prem Kumar Upadhyay & sung by Amaan Trikha, is all set to be released shortly. The album is based on the concept of ego triggering of difference of opinions amongst couples leading to them distancing from one another. The music video has been directed by Niranjan Kumar, music by Roy Abhishek Sengupta & lyrics by Sahil Chhib. Romit Pandey & Tanya Bhatnagar.

Rajshri Despande Is Excited About The Web Series ‘Sacred Games’

The Angry Indian Goddesses & S Durga actress, Rajshri Deshpande will be seen opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Netflix’s Indian Original series, Sacred Games, directed by Anurag Kashyap & Vikramaditya Motwane. Rajshri will also be seen in the role of Ismat Chughtai in Nandita Das’ Manto, her 2nd film with Nawazzudin Siddiqui. Rajshri Deshpande started her career in Hindi Cinema with Reema Kagti’s Talaash. However, it was the portrayal of Laxmi in Pan Nalin’s Angry Indian Goddesses which brought her into the limelight. She also plays the role of Manju in BBC crime drama television series, McMafia created by Hossein Amini (nominated for an Academy Award for The Wings Of The Dove) & James Watkins. She played the leading role of Durga in Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s S Durga.

Ajay Devgn Names Kajol’s Next As ‘Helicopter Eela’

Ajay Devgn launched the teaser poster and announced the title of Kajol’s upcoming film as Helicopter Eela on his social media handles. Helicopter Eela, which was tentatively named Eela, is directed by Pradeep Sarkar and stars Kajol & National award winner Riddhi Sen in lead roles. Written by Mitesh Shah, the film will see Kajol playing a single mother and an aspiring singer. Ajay Devgn & Jayantilal Gada (Pen) presents, co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Vikrant Sharma, Reshmaa Kadakia, Kushal Kantilal Gada, Neeraj Gala & produced by Ajay Devgn, Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, Aksshay Jayantilal Gada, Helicopter Eela is all set to release on 14th Sept, 2018.

Heena Panchal Does One More Item Number

After doing an item number in Marathi movie Kay Zala Kalana, Heena Panchal has returned with another item song “Botal Brand New” from the film Obama loved Osama. Grooving to the seductive music, Heena is seen doing some mind-boggling, hip-shaking steps in the song sung by Pawni Pandey. Dressed in a White Bikini top & Purple Lehenga with thigh high slit, the actress has certainly raised the temperature with her item song. However, Heena Panchal has many more competitors in the world of Bollywood item numbers. Aman Osama, is a modern Muslim man who lives in Agra. He is always bothered by his father who is an honest man suffering at the hands of corruption. But he always suppresses his anger and this leads to a disorder in him. An ardent fan of Nana Patekar, he acts like him when he gets angry. The film showcases a journey of series of crazy events that he stumbles upon along with his cousin Joy & a bunch of nut heads.

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Priyanka Chopra All Set To Pen Her Memoirs


Priyanka Chopra is now all set to pen her memoirs to shatter the glass ceilings. Penguin Random House will also publish her collections of personal essays, stories & observations next year. Priyanka Chopra is now writing a memoir that will detail her journey to fame and, she says, hopefully “inspire people, especially women.”
The memoir, titled “Unfinished”, will be published simultaneously in India, US & Britain next year. Priyanka Chopra recently stated that, “The flavour of the book will be honest, funny, spirited, bold & rebellious, just like me.” Whether Priyanka Chopra’s book will touch on her burgeoning romance with singer Nick Jonas remains to be seen. We will just have to wait until next year

Two Indian Americans donate Rs 13.5 cr to Tirupati temple

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Two Indian Americans donated Rs 13.5 crore to the Lord Venkateswara temple here on Saturday.

Ika Ravi and Guthikonda Srinivas, who hail from Andhra Pradesh, donated the money to the temple ‘Hundi’ and various trusts run by temple authorities.

Ravi, Founder CEO of Rx Advance, a pharmaceutical company based in Boston, donated Rs 10 crore to ‘Hundi’, while Srinivas, CEO of JCG Technologies, a software development and consulting firm based in Florida, donated Rs 3.50 crore to the trusts.

They met the officials of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the richest Hindu temple in the world, handed over the cheques in the presence of Andhra Pradesh’s Industry Minister Amarnath Reddy. The Minister lauded the gesture of the NRIs.

Thousands of devotees, who visit the hill shrine every day, make their offerings in ‘Hundi’ while some devotees make their donations online. TTD runs several trusts engaged in social, religious, literary and educational activities.

According to TTD officials, the temple’s earnings during 2018-19 are expected to be Rs 2,894 crore, of which the offerings in temple ‘Hundi’ are likely to be Rs 1,156 crore.

Breaking faith barriers, Shia Muslim artists create Hindu wedding mandaps

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For centuries, their creations have been used in sombre processions to commemorate and reconstruct the narrative of the 7th century Battle of Karbala in Islamic history. But now, these artists, mostly Shia Muslims, make Hindu wedding mandaps, replicating the design of the shrine of Prophet’s grandson Imam Hussain Ali, who was killed in that war.

Hundreds of couples in the country have exchanged wedding vows under these mandaps, representing the replicas of the complex, housing one of the oldest mosques in the world and a holy site of Shia Muslims in the Iraqi city of Karbala. These replicas, also called tazia, which otherwise Shia mourners use during their annual Muharram processions, are also used for decorating venues of birthday parties.

The art of tazia making arrived in India from Central Asia and is said to have flourished during Mughal rule. One of these artisans, Mohammad Bilal Azhimuddin, speaking to IANS, said they were in Mumbai recently to design a Hindu marriage mandap at the Hotel Grand Hyatt there.

“Our clients wanted us to design something exquisite, which we did,” he said, adding that caste and creed never come into the picture.

“Our designs have been used in Hindu weddings as well as in birthday parties of children. What clients love is the exquisitely adorned minarets which have won millions of hearts and are making waves across the nation,” he said.

Many art connoisseurs have also decorated their residences, offices, theme parties and corporate events with tazia-inspired minarets and lamps, he added.

Basically, these artisans make tazias during Muharram processions. As this symbolizes sorrow to their community, they never charge any price for it. “It is a service to God,” says Mohammad Bilal Azhimuddin, who learned this craft from his father who was known as Azhimuddin Bhai (brother) in community circles.

Meanwhile, their socio-economic standards have witnessed a sudden rise as they started taking up commercial projects.

The fortunes of this tazia community changed when a leading designer of the country, Geetanjali Kaswaliwal, owner of globally reputed Anantaya which is committed to the development of ideas using local crafts evolved over centuries, watched a tazia procession for the first time in Jaipur. Anantaya is known for showcasing Unesco award-winning luxury cutting-edge objects, furniture, textiles and accessories inspired by the culturally-rich artisanal world.

She was moved by the attractive presence of tazias on the streets. Soon after, when her husband’s firm, AKFD Studio, got the order for making markers for the entire city during the Jaipur Virasat Heritage Festival 2007, she thought of using tazia-inspired designs for the city.

“We wanted to make something sculptural for this event to ensure guests bask in the glory of a cultural craft. We created a huge structure of tazia. The task was commissioned to tazia artisans who were adept with the artistry associated with it. The project was headed by Azhimuddin bhai. With nine kids, he was keen to work with us and hence we had their designs and skills which helped them earn name, fame and revenue also,” she told IANS.

It was more like a pure engagement with these artisans who created impressive spheres. Even the tazia artisans enjoyed doing something innovative, said Kaswaliwal.

Later, she brought tazia-inspired designs to her house while celebrating birthday parties of her daughters. Instead of plastic balloons, tazia artisans decorated the venue with handmade craft. The big balloons and lamps were quite authentic which caught the attention of all those present.

Kaswaliwal ensured this art was taken to the next level and asked the artisans to decorate the wedding mandap of her sister’s marriage solemnized in New Delhi in 2009.

“They did it with their heart and soul and the response was amazing. Everybody was talking of these designs and this is how their art gained wings and reached heights from where there was no looking back,” she added.

“No one in our family had any resistance anywhere when my sister’s wedding mandap was being designed by Muslim artisans. They loved their integrity and engagement with which they did the decor,” she recalled.

There is another positive side to the story. The designs crafted by tazia artisans is via paper and bamboo which gives a strong message of sustainability and ecological balance.

When asked about remuneration, Bilal said it’s the size of the mandap and party venue which defines their remuneration and the number of people also depends on the quantum of work.

“Seeing our work, we have received orders to design the Rajasthan Heritage Week Festival. Also, we did the design in 2009 when Art Institute of Chicago delegates were in India. We used bamboo-made sets which were praised a lot,” said Bilal.

“What we love is the fact that people of all castes and communities admire our work — and tell others about it. What else does a grassroots artisan want?” Bilal asked with a smile.

Jashn E Eid

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Newly elected MP from Rajya Sabha Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain and his wife Mehnaz organised Jashn E Eid an evening of Sufi Music to commemorate his nomination to Rajya Sabha as well as Jashn E Eid, The programme was attended by VIPs from various section of the society, Senior Congress leader Mr. Mallikarjuna Kharge, Mr. C K Jafer Shariff, C M Ibrahim Mr. Dinesh Gundu Rao Baba Siddiqui attend the function.

Akila Karnataka Nirakara Kuruginashetty Janajagruthi.

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By Andrea Princy. Abirami. Santhosha.

In India two people are very important for our survival, they are farmers and weavers. Farmer is for the production of food for our survival and living, Weaver is for our clothes, which is as important as the food from the farmer.

These are the two group of people who are very important for our living and also they are the ones who are facing problems these days to pay the debts. The government is planning to take initiatives to wave off the loans of the farmers. The main reason for farmers who are unable to pay back the loans to the bank is caused by the weather which changes. In some places, the land receives no rain which results in drought and in other places the land receives excessive rain which destroyed the crops. And this situation leads the farmers to their final destination of committing suicide. And for this pathetic reason, the government has the vision to wave off the farmers loans and help them in every possible.
In a similar way, the weaver’s community of 60 lakhs people in Karnataka are also facing certain problems. The ancient method of weaving through hands is taken over by the modern technology with so much of advancement and it has even being reached in the advancement of computerised these days. Hence, there are so many advancements in the weaving industry, the innocent weavers have no idea about it’s process and they have to be thought and trained from which they learn, “how to use such advanced technological machines”. If these innocent weavers aren’t given an opportunity to train and teach them, there will be a loss for 60 lakhs people and increased unemployment across Karnataka.

The certain wants of Weaver are :
1. They need a training facility.
2. They need a market to sell their products, as farmers have their own market system of selling products such as APMC Market.
Weavers are longing for a place to sell the products which they weave. For this reason, they are pleading for a Weavers Park ( Javili Park) and Textile Park. Smriti Irani, who is the Textile Minister, gave an assurance that she will open a Textile Park in Bangalkot region but no initiation and be taken by the government till date. And around 15 to 20 district weavers population will be employed if the Textile Park is constructed. And hence they are demanding to wave off the loans in banks.
There are a lot of politicians who have come from

Cine Buzz Round Up

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‘Yaaram” To Be Shot Entirely In Mauritius

Ad Films & Fashion Cinematographer turned filmmaker Ovais Khan is all set to direct his 1st ever Bollywood film Yaaram.

Touted to be a romcom, Yaaram, will star Prateik Babbar, Sidhant Kapoor, Ishita Raj Sharma, Anita Raj, Subha Rajput & Dalip Tahil.
It is learned, that Yaaram being made under Yashvi Films Banner is being shot fully in Mauritius!

Director Ovais Khan excitedly speaks about his pet project, “Yaaram has an interesting ensemble cast and is being shot in some of the most breathtaking locales of Mauritius. I have put the very crucial years of my life in this industry, tried to learn everything and waited to touch the right chord. Yashvi films has given me the chance to prove it and I am going to make the most of this chance!”

Director Ovais Khan also said that it has been great working with Pratiek, Ishita, Sidhant… and other actors. The experience of working with 2 generations of good actors in 1 film is awesome. Their dedication left me in awe of them, they have adopted the characters so well that i feel like interacting with my characters all the time and not the actors. The locales I have chosen to shoot are mostly new and unexplored before giving my film a fresh look. I am really blessed to be associated with Vijay Mulchandani who gave me a chance despite being a new director.
The music of Yaaram Film has been composed by directors Sohail Sen, Jeet Gannguli, Rochak Kohli & Nayeem-Shabir with the lyrics being penned by Kumaar.

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Bollywood Celebrities Attended Bharat Icon Pageant

Madhurima Tuli, Gia Manek, Neha Kaul, Anurita Jha, Chandani Bhagwani, Priyamvada, Prithvi Hatte recently attended Mrs/Miss Bharat Icon Pageant at Sahara Star, Mumbai.
Akhil Bansal CMD of Mrs Bharat Icon & Royal Heritage Group organized the finale of Mrs/ Miss Bharat Icon at Sahara Star, Vile Parle (East) Mumbai where he invited guest from Bollywood & TV.
Bharat Icon Pageant is a Women Empowered Equal Opportunity Platform Pageant Show “From The Kitchen To The Ramp “.Our Finalist vary from different walks of life, Single parent & diverse religions from India & Social Cause for Save Girl Child & Acid attack Victim.
Bharat Icon Pageant is a statement that ‘Life Begins After Marriage & Dreams realize, a married woman is not just a domestic goddess & stay – at – home wife & Mom but she is also a Glamorous “Woman Of Substance” with her family’s support.
More than 100 women took part in audition across the globe. Top 37 finalist walked the ramp in 3 different categories. Model Alesia Raut choreographed the pageant which was anchored by Simran Ahuja. Designer Archana Kochhar, Jagruti Vikam, Tina Ranka, Jaisal Vora, Sangeeta Tandon, Mrunalini Deshmukh, Rekha Gupta, Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor, Madhurima Tuli, Prakriti Kakar – Sukriti Kakar, Neha Kaul, Anurita Jha, Chandani Bhagwani, Priyamvada, Prithvi Hatte, Gia Manek, Skin specialist Dr. Shankar Sawant came specially for this pageant.

Actress Esha Gupta came to meet her mother Rekha Gupta for 2 minutes from shoot. Mrs Sheetal Sharma won Mrs Bharat Icon in Gold category, Mrs Honey Verma in Platinum category. Varsha Kaul won the title of Miss Bharat Icon 2018. The models were groomed by Mrs Wasan, skin consultancy by Dr. Amit & make up by Star Cosmetics.

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Yashraj Films’ ‘Shamshera’ Release Date Set

Yashraj Film’s action spectacle Shamshera that pits Ranbir Kapoor & Sanjay Dutt in a bloody face off on the celluloid silver screen is all set to release on 31st Jul, 2020.

Directed by Karan Malhotra, who directed the blockbuster Agneepath, Shamshera is a desi, high-octane masala film. An edge of the seat adventure, it is set in the heartland of India and will have jaw-dropping action sequences and a never seen before Ranbir Kapoor. Sanjay Dutt takes on Ranbir Kapoor as he plays a ruthless & merciless villain in the film.
Shamshera also stars Vaani Kapoor as a gorgeous temptress and her pairing with Ranbir Kapoor makes it one of the most freshest jodis on the big screen.
The film is all set to go on the floors by the end of this year and shooting will wrap by mid – 2019.

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