NAQSH LYALLPURI, URDU POET, LYRICIST DIES AT THE AGE OF 89
Renowned Urdu poet & lyricist Jaswant Rai Sharma, known to the world by his pen name Naqsh Lyallpuri, died at the age of 89. He had been ailing for some time and breathed his last around 11.15 am at his Andheri home. Born in Llallpur in the part of Punjab now in Pakistan, Lyallpuri came to Mumbai in the late 1940s to make a career in Hindi cinema. Though he got his 1st ever break in 1952 as a song writer, real success eluded him till the early 1970s. He also worked with the postal department for some time to make ends meet during his early struggling days in Mumbai. Over the years, he collaborated with 132 film directors, music directors like Naushad, Shankar Jaikishan, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Jagjit Singh et al and singers, penning soft melodies, romantic numbers & emotional songs that touched the hearts of millions. Some of his best songs include “Main To Har Modh Par”, “Na Jane Kya Hua Jo Tune Chhu Liya”, “Ulfat Me Zamane Ki Har Rasm Ko Thukrao” & “Do Deewane Shaher Mein”. Tinaa Ghaai averred, “I lost my dad a few years ago and now I have lost my dad in law, “Sar Se Baap Ka Saaya Hee Uth Gaya”, in my case I was loved the most by my both the dads. I have recorded a song in a film which has lyrics by Naqsh ji & music by Bappi Lahiri which will be his last film. Rajan Lyallpuri averred, ”I feel suffocated as my father, my teacher, my preacher, my friend, my guide et al has departed”.
TEASER POSTER OF ‘PATEL KI PUNJABI SHAADI’ IS OUT
Weddings in India are not just about 2 people getting married, it is also the union of 2 families and many times coming together of 2 cultures. While Indian weddings are a grand thing, Punjabi & Gujarati shaadis are larger than life, glamorous and a fun affair!!! Upcoming film PATEL KI PUNJABI SHAADI will also explore these 2 rich cultures however with a sweet ‘n’ naughty clash, the teaser poster of the film reveals Rishi Kapoor & Paresh Rawal starrer PATEL KI PUNJABI SHAADI’s teaser poster is out and promises a lot of fun. The film collaborates the 2 fine actors of Bollywood – Rishi Kapoor & Paresh Rawal, who interestingly belong to 2 different rich backgrounds in real. Both of them last worked in DAMINI, almost 24 years back. Vir Das & Payal Ghosh play young lovers while the film also has Prem Chopra, Jinal Belani, Divya Seth, Bharati Achrekar & Tiku Talsania in pivotal roles. Written & directed by Sanjay Chhel, produced by Bharat Patel of Bholenath Movies, the music of the film is given by Lalit Pandit & Uttank Vora.
PRODUCER & SOCIAL WORKER DILIPBHAI PATEL HONORED BY FILM STUDIOS SETTING & ALLIED MAZDOOR UNION
The grand & spectacular 33rd annual day festival celebration of Film Studios Setting & Allied Mazdoor Union was held on the Republic Day at Chitrakoot Grounds, Andheri (West), Mumbai, where the man with a multi – faceted personality Social Worker Dilipbhai Patel was felicitated with a trophy as well as certification of merit for his activities in varied fields of activities including social, entertainment & political by union’s General Secretary Gangeshwarlal Shrivastav. Dilipbhai Patel had made inroads in films with his maiden venture as a producer with a film named EK KE BAAD EK, which was made under the banner of Jyoti Movietone. As an executive producer, Dilipbhai Patel had produced the TV serial BADE MIYA CHHOTE MIYA and is currently producing the feature film LIFE IN MUMBAI in his capacity as the Executive Producer. He is also the voice editor of the Hindi newspaper Hind Sagar and has been in the forefront of several social service campaigns.
CARRERA INTRODUCES RANVEER SINGH AS ITS BRAND AMBASSADOR
Carrera, the worldwide lifestyle & sports eyewear brand has appointed actor Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador for India. Known for his immense talent & charming personality, Ranveer has been an ideal casting choice also for his unique sense of style & attitude that perfectly blends with the Brand’s image. “We are truly delighted to have Ranveer Singh as the face of Carrera” declared Kyriakos Kofinas, Managing Director IMEA region. “His infectious energy & distinct winning attitude are the perfect qualities that embody the Brand’s values. Ranveer enjoys a huge fan following amongst the Indian audiences and is loved by the youth and is also very popular in the Middle East region which is key in contributing magic for our brand.” “I am extremely excited to be brought on board as the brand ambassador of Carrera. I am honored to be representing a brand that has such a great legacy and I am looking forward to what will be a special association.” added Ranveer Singh. The advertising campaign will debut in India starting Feb, 2017. Simultaneously, the new Carrera eyewear collection will hit the stores.
AJAY DEVGN INAUGURATES THE SUPER FIGHT LEAGUE
Ajay Devgn was recently in Delhi to inaugurate “The Super Fight League” in India which is the world’s 1st and only fighting league. He will be the co – owner of “Mumbai Maniacs” along with Amit Burman. He expressed his adrenaline rush on twitter as the event was happening. Super fight league brought the best Indian mixed martial arts action to Indian screens starting 20th Jan, 2017.
ROHIT PATHAK STARTS SHOOTING OF HIS NEXT AS AN ANTI – PROTAGONIST
A couple of week ago we reported that Rohit Pathak has been roped in as an Anti – Protagonist in director Gautam Singh’s next movie GAON. We have now confirmed that Rohit has started the shooting of his film as an anti – Protagonist in Jamshedpur(Jharkhand) India, a village kept secret for centuries receives a visitor at long last and finds the course of its destiny changed forever. Recently the actor was spotted during the shooting of his Tamil movie opposite Southern Superstar Karthi (younger brother of superstar Surya) in Chennai. Rohit Pathak who was last seen in RAJA NATWARLAAL, JANNAT, JANNAT 2, MICKEY VIRUS, JAL, MITHYA, ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI & KHEL TOH AB SHURU HOGA, BAROMAS et al.
ASHLEY LOBO TO CHOREOGRAPH A FULL LENGTH BALLET OVERSEAS
Ashley Lobo who has choreographed songs for several Bollywood movies like DHOOM, JAB WE MET, GUZAARISH, LOVE AAJ KAL, TAMASHA, COCKTAIL, ROCKSTAR et al has been invited by the International professional dance company “Ballet Chemnitz” based in Germany to choreograph a full length story telling ballet. This is the 1st time ever that an Indian choreographer has been invited to choreograph a full length ballet overseas. Ashley will soon be flying to Germany for the same. Before this Ashley Lobo’s Navdhara India Dance Theatre was selected from over 200 applicants to perform at the 1st ever International Contemporary Dance Festival held in Shanghai in Aug, 2016. Ashley is really looking forward to work with “Ballet Chemnitz” and its indeed a special one for him as this is the first time ever that a full length Ballet will be choreographed overseas by an Indian choreographer. “By now the dancers are trained classical, dancing modern without point. The new task for the next seasons will be to improve the company on both direction as well in the classical as in the contemporary repertoire. Ashley avers, “Ballet Chemnitz is a full professional ballet dance company with its own theatre that performs every night. This is why it’s unique and such an honour. It’s interesting & challenging because it’s a full length piece with professional dancers I do not know who are very good at what they do and whose principle language is classical ballet more than contemporary so I will have to create something that is Neo classical”.
