Actor Milind Gunaji back with five projects, stands up for birds as ambassadors of peace!

 Besides being a versatile actor, writer and a passionate television host, Milind Gunaji is also an acclaimed photographer of repute. His passion has been nature and he captures Mother Earth at her best.

Armed with over 3000 timeless bird images, Milind Gunaji will exhibit his  works on the avian wonders very soon.  

Milind has taken a small sabbatical from work as his son, director Abhishek Gunaji tied the knot to Radha at Sindhudurg, followed  by a grand reception in Mumbai.  

But the day he was back in the city, Milind actually took time off to express his solidarity to the mission of peace, with 100 birds by 100 photographers at the Piramal Art Gallery, NCPA, curated by veteran photo journalist Mukesh Parpiani, who is the driving force behind the reputed gallery.

Milind Gunaji, to the uninitiated,  was the Brand Ambassador of Forest and Wildlife, Government of Maharashtra, besides being the  Committee Member of Maharashtra Tourism where he also plays a  role in Tourism and Development of the Forts of Mahrashtra.

Says he, " I have been passionate about photography since my school days when my father had gifted me a Black and White camera, as my parents felt I had good framing sense. During most my treks and exploring Maharashtra's unknown tourist spots and forts, I clicked a lot of Pictures." And then, there was no looking back.

 Milind recollects an incident where his passion nearly cost him his life. "During the shoot of my  show Bhatkanti was when we were exploring Alibaug  Colaba Fort, I  nearly  drowned in an unexpected high tide that  had submerged my only way out to the coast of Alibaug". How he got out is one long story. But that incident did not stop the actor from his nature escapades. And only strengthened his resolve to work harder on the conservation front.

On the acting front, Milind Gunaji will soon be seen in  Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 with Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani, Hit starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, Bruce Lee's Lookalike and Wings of Gold with Ali Fazal, and a project with Ajay Devgn to be announced soon.

Here is looking forward to much more from this talented star!

OMG ! Actress Urvashi Sharma effortlessly lifts 80 kilos! Video Goes Viral on Social Media

 Actress Urvashi Sharma, wife of actor-producer Sachiin Joshi, is sweating it out at the gym. And how!  

A mother, a wife, and a Beauty Queen, Urvashi's choice is to keep herself fit during the pandemic.

Urvashi keeps surprising the fans with her fitness posts on social media.

Recently, a post of Urvashi is creating a sensation online where the actress is seen lifting 80 kg weight on a squat rack with efffortless ease.

In the past, Urvashi also created a stir when she appeared in the television show Amma, where she essayed the central character. But the actress has always prioritised family over glitz and glam and is the driving force behind the social initiatives of Big Brother Foundation. Apart from this, fitness is on Urvashi's priority list. Like Urvashi, there is Bollywood sensation Malaika Arora who maintains her daily health routine while balancing everything.  Malaika also sweats for hours in the gym to maintain her body and soul. Although Malaika is older than Urvashi in both age and experience, the answer to both these hot bods is fitness, and perhaps taking Urvashi and Malaika as their inspiration, today's young brigade will also start considering fitness as an integral part of their daily life.

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Kala Ghoda Art Festival! साल का सबसे बड़ा कार्निवल हो रहा हैं शुरू, जानिए कैसे होगा काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल का भव्य आयोजन!

इस फरवरी भरीये नई उड़ान, अपनी चाहत को लगाकर खुशियों के पंख, खो जाइये काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल की गलियों में। जहाँ रंगमंच हैं, डांस है , संस्कृत कला का अनोखा मेल हैं, गीत हैं, संगीत हैं और ढेर सारी मस्ती हैं। एक ही जगह लाखो रंग हैं ,जिसमें सराबोर होने के लिए हर कोई इस खास दिन का साल से इंतजार करता हैं।

जी हां, काला घोड़ा की पथरीली सड़के फिर से इस महोत्सव के लिए चकाचौंध होने जा रही हैं। कोरोना काल में जो गलियां बेजान पड़ी थी अब दम भरने के लिए तैयार हो गयी हैं।

 • जब दुनियां कोरोना महामारी से थम गई थी तब काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल ने बिना रुके 9 दिनों में 70 ऑनलाइन प्रोग्राम के जरिये डिजिटल की दुनिया में सफलतापूर्वक दस्तक दी।

9 दिन तक होने वाले काला घोड़ा कार्निवाल की रौनक इन खूबसूरत लोकेशन पर होगी जो 100 साल पुरानी पाम्परिक बिल्डिंग तो हैं लेकिन उनकी खूबसूरती बेमिसाल हैं।जैसे, छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज वास्तु संग्रहालय जहाँ पर बच्चों का म्यूज़ियम हैं। कुमरास्वामी हॉल, एम्पिथेटर, वहाँ का लॉन और कुछ बाहरी सुंदर नजारें। मैक्स मूएलर भवन - जहाँ पर कला और वास्तुकारी का अनोखा नजारा देखने मिलता हैं। एन.जी.एम.ए ऑडिटोरिम , हॉर्निम सर्कल गार्डन, किताब खाना और काला घोड़ा की गलियां।

चूंकि इस साल गलियां तो खुली होगी लेकिन महामारी से बचाव हो इसीलिए कम से कम दुकानें लगेंगी

पर  ज्यादातर उनमें एरियल विसुअल आर्ट यानि कि हवाई कला दृश्य का नजारा देखने मिलेगा जो  इस बार काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल की थीम 'उड़ान' को प्रस्तुत करेगा जो खूबसूरत लाइटिंग से सुसज्जित होंगी।

पिछली बार, कुछ बिल्ड़िंग के बाहरी दीवारों पर खूबसूरत वॉल पेंटिंग की गई थी।लेकिन इस बार काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल में जो स्थापित किया जाएगा उसकी कारीगरी सोच के भी परे होगी। कोविड के नियमों को ध्यान में रखते हुए, सोशल डिस्टेंसिनग और रजिस्ट्रेशन कराना अनिवार्य होगा तांकि भीड़ से बचा जा सके। दोहरे टीकाकरण प्रमाणपत्र की जांच होगी। बच्चों को अपने परिवार के साथ  रहना अनिवार्य होगा साथ ही आरोग्य सेतु एप की भी जांच होगी।

 वर्कशॉप,पारंपरिक चलन और स्ट्रीट प्ले संचालित किए जाएंगे इसके साथ ही साथ विसुअल आर्ट , साहित्यिक कला, थिएटर, सिनेमा , संगीत और डांस इन सभी का अनोखा संगम होगा ।

काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल में आने वालों की भीड़ बेमिसाल हैं । यहाँ पर सारे कार्यक्रम निःशुल्क किये जाते हैं जिसके लिए किसी भी टिकेट का लेन देन नही होता। जो भी लोग इस फेस्टिवल में आएंगे उनका रजिस्ट्रेशन किया जाएगा। काला घोड़ा फेस्टिवल से जो राशि इक्कठा होती हैं वो वहां की पुरानी और पारंपरिक स्मारक, बिल्डिंग ,आसपास के क्षेत्र की मरम्मत और उनकी रख रखाव में इस्तेमाल की जाती हैं। मुलजी जेठा फाउंटेन, के इ.सायनागोज और बोमन जी हॉर्मोर जी क्लॉक टावर को यूनेस्को अवार्ड से सम्मानित भी किया गया हैं।

काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल की डायरेक्टर बृंदा मिलर कहती हैं कि ' मुम्बई में काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल अपने निर्धारित तारीख पर और वादे को पूरा करने के लिए तैयार हैं । इस 23 वें साल में हम कला और संस्कृत के इस बेजोड़ संगम को सबसे उत्कृष्ट रूप में मनाएंगे।

हमारे साथी और सहयोगी ,एक दूसरे का हाथ थामे हमारे साथ उसी जज्बे के साथ वापसी कर रहे हैं कि इस बार महोत्सव का आगाज और उसका संचालन सबसे ज्यादा धमाकेदार होगा । ज्यादा भीड़ से बचने के लिए और कोरोना प्रोटोकॉल का पालन करते हुए हमारा ज्यादातर फोकस एरियल इंस्टालेशन पर होगा ताकि ग्राउंड एक्टिविटी कम हो।

 साथ ही, हमारे स्टॉल वर्चुअल हैं, जिसमें काला घोड़ा आर्ट कार्ट (KGAK) भागीदारी और खरीद दोनों के मामले में दुनिया के लिए बाज़ार खोल रहा है।

और निश्चित रूप से, आर्ट कार्ट 10 दिसंबर से शुरू होकर पूरे साल खुला रहता है। हम उम्मीद कर रहे हैं कि हर कोई हमारे लौकिक डार्क हॉर्स में शामिल होगा, जिसने उड़ान की अवधारणा के साथ पंख ले लिए हैं, जो 2022 में हमारे वैश्विक पदचिह्न को मजबूत करेगा।"

 तो चले और समर्थन करे यहां 22 साल पुराने प्रतिष्ठित महोत्सव को ,जो जीवन के सभी क्षेत्रों से आधा मिलियन से अधिक लोगों को आकर्षित करता है और जिसका विकास आपसी सहयोग, बल और शक्ति से होता हैं।

Kala Ghoda Art Kart (KGAK) from December 10, 2021 to Nov 30, 2022

KGAF’s Kala Ghoda Art Kart promises artisans a yearly global platform to help them beat pandemic loss

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) is back this February, and the Black Horse is a hi-flier with the theme Udaan. The celebration is as much about experiencing art as it is about playing patron to them. This year, in a bid to boost the economic recovery of the pandemic-affected local artisans and craftsmen, the Kala Ghoda Art Festival has come up with The Kala Ghoda Art Kart (KGAK) from December 10, 2021 to Nov 30, 2022.

A specially curated online marketplace by the Kala Ghoda Association, the aim is to bridge the gap between communities and small-scale craftsmen producing authentic art spread across India. “Our endeavour through the Art Kart, is to bring the unique stories and creations of the craftspeople to the fore. The Kala Ghoda Art Kart will run through the year, and will not limit itself to just the nine days of February when the art precinct converts into a vibrant artistic haven,” says Brinda Miller, Hon Chairperson, Kala Ghoda Association.

Kala Ghoda Art Kart will have a range of stalls offer everything from cloth jewellery to pet scarves, Shirts and knickknacks for the home, made by India’s skilled yet oft-forgotten craftsmen. From the total of 500+ applicants, a rich group of gifted, eclectic folk artists from across the country, the selected 50+ will showcase their work at Kala Ghoda Art Kart. “Many of the stalls exhibitors on the site are exclusive and from different states of India. We incline toward craftsmans and designers over enormous retailers, and look for eco-friendliness and contemporary utility value in the collections, with a focus on traditional Indian art styles,” avers Brinda Miller.

So all the visitors will have intricately hand-embroidered footwear from Hisar in Haryana, sarees print made from dry leaves, bags from plastic waste in Ahmedabad, and wind chimes and lamps made from dried bottle gourd and paper in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh to name a few.
Som this year, we get to see on a global platform, individuals and collectives that still retain the traditional weave and utilize conventional expressions, plans and artwork in more current utilitarian organizations that are made more appropriate for present day metropolitan living.
“Green and climate/animal amicable associations are additionally urged to display. We at KGAK are continually able to help the individuals who help we all in improving this world a spot,” concludes Brinda Miller.

Sudesh Bhosale, Shikha Malhotra, Niharica Raizada, Dr. Anusha Srinivasan Iyer at NCPA's 100 birds, 100 Photographers -- Birds as Messengers of Peace Exhibition

  

  

Sudesh Bhosale, Shikha Malhotra, Niharica Raizada and Dr  Anusha Srinivasan Iyer attended the opening of the Mukesh 

Parpiani-curated 100 select pictures by 100 amazingly  photographers titled  Birds as  Messengers of Peace at Piramal Art Gallery for Photography as An Artform, NCPA today. Sudesh Bhosle's contagious energy, wit and vocals enthralled one and all. Veteran photographer and Head of Piramal Gallery, Mukesh Parpiani shared the vision behind the gallery and exhibition to the guests who enjoyed every moment. All-in-all, an eventful opening indeed 

Sudesh Bhosale, Shikha Malhotra, Niharica Raizada, Dr. Anusha Srinivasan Iyer at NCPA's 100 birds, 100 Photographers -- Birds as Messengers of Peace Exhibition

  

  

Sudesh Bhosale, Shikha Malhotra, Niharica Raizada and Dr  Anusha Srinivasan Iyer attended the opening of the Mukesh Parpiani-curated 100 select pictures by 100 amazingly  photographers titled  Birds as  Messengers of Peace at Piramal Art Gallery for Photography as An Artform, NCPA today. Sudesh Bhosle's contagious energy, wit and vocals enthralled one and all. Veteran photographer and Head of Piramal Gallery, Mukesh Parpiani shared the vision behind the gallery and exhibition to the guests who enjoyed every moment. All-in-all, an eventful opening indeed 

साल 2022 में हैं एक्ट्रेस दिव्या दत्ता का हैं ये खास एजेंडा! परफेक्ट अचीवर अवार्ड पर बताई ये बात

बॉलीवुड की  बोल्ड ,और बिंदास अदाकारा, दिव्या दत्ता । जिनके अदाकारी की तूती तो मायानगरी में बोलती है ही साथ ही किसी भी विषय पर बेबांकी से दिए गए उनके विचार सुर्खिया भी बटोरते हैं। दिव्या दत्ता का कद भले ही छोटा हो लेकिन उनके अभिनय की लंबाई आसमाँ से ऊंची हैं। ऐसा कोई अवार्ड नही जो मिस दत्ता से अन्छुआ हो।

हाल ही में दिव्या को आइकोनिक परफेक्ट वर्सटाइल एचीवर का अवार्ड दिया गया। ये अवार्ड दिव्या को इंडस्ट्री में उनके अमूल्य सहयोग और महिला शक्ति को उजागर करने के लिए दिया गया । परफेक्ट मैगज़ीन की एडिटर डॉ. खुशी गुरुभाई कहती हैं कि " हम हमेशा से उन महिलाओं को सलाम करते हैं जो बड़ी ही निर्भीकता से महिला सशक्तिकरण की बात करती हैं और समाज में बेबांकी से अपनी बात रखती हैं। जब हमने दिव्या के सपोर्टिंग एक्ट्रेस कहे जानेवाले उनके स्टेटमेंट को पढ़ा तब मैं इनकी दिलेरी मान गयी " 

हाल ही में दिव्या ने उन्हें सपोर्टिंग एक्ट्रेस बुलाये जाने की तीखी आलोचना की थी उन्होंने कहा था कि उन्हें वर्सटाइल एक्ट्रेस कहे न कि सपोर्टिंग । 

इस अवार्ड फंक्शन में दिव्या ने साल 2022 में उनके खास एजेंडे के बारे में बात की । दिव्या ने कहा कि " मेरी आनेवाली फिल्में दिबाकर बनर्जी की 'तीस ' हैं। डायरेक्टर उमेश शुक्ला की 'आंख मिचौली ' , कंगना रानौत की 'धाकड़ ' और 'शर्मा जी बेटी'. 

इसके अलावा दिव्या ने बताया कि बहुत ही जल्द वो एक बड़े ओटीटी प्लेटफार्म के लिए शो कर रही हैं । उनके पास 3 शार्ट फिल्में हैं और वह एक इंटरनेशनल फिल्म भी कर रही हैं। इसके अलावा दिव्या की शार्ट फिल्म 'शीर खुरमा' काफी फेस्टिवल्स में धूम मचा रही हैं। यू कहे कि आनेवाला साल दिव्या दत्ता के लिए और उनके चाहनेवालों के लिए ढेर सारी सौगात लेकर आ रहा हैं।

Esha Deol bags Iconic Perfect Achiever Actor-Producer Award

Actor Esha Deol Takhtani, who has proved her mettle of being the chip off the old block  became producer this year with  short film Ek Dua where she was the lead actor as well.

This besides her latest web show on Hotstar titled Rudra: The Edge of Darkness, alongside Ajay Devgn. While the web show is slated to release in early 2022, Esha has bagged the Iconic Perfect Achievers' Award as Actor-Producer for her award-winning performance in Ek Dua.

Says Dr Khooshi Gurubhai, Editor, Perfect Woman Magazine, the driving force behind the awards, "Esha chose a film that brought to light the evils of gender discrimination and skewed gender dynamics that affect Indian families. We are proud of her as an actor, and more proud that she chose such a subject. She truly deserves this award."

More power to Esha!

Rupali Suri lauded for her performance in Dad, Hold My Hand

Miss India Tourism 2016 - 2nd Runner-up Rupali Suri is making waves globally. Her feature film with Ratna Pathak Shah and Denzil Smith, Dad - Hold My Hand, is being lauded in various parts of the world. A beautiful story about two women who form a unique bond while dealing with the same circumstance in life, this film sees Rupali essay a character who endures everything with a smile. “It is a very beautiful story,” says an emotional Rupali, adding, “I loved the character. As actors, we have to keep a smiling face even if we are going through pain in our lives. I sort of relate to the character in every sense. Working with a veteran actor like Ratna Pathak Shah was such an enriching experience. You learn so much in a matter of a month when you shoot with her. I feel blessed.”

The film is entirely shot in London and features a young NRI who seeks his alienated father and in the process, deserts the woman he loves (Rupali Suri) -- just like his father abandoned his mother (Ratna Pathak Shah).

Currently, Rupali is also working on an interesting film with another veteran actor. The role is diametrically different from the previous one.

Rupali Suri with Rishi Darda at the Lokmat Style Awards

 

Noted activist- Geet S Thakkar is National Vice President, Republican Film and TV Association

 

Noted activist- journalist Dr Geet S Thakkar has been appointed as the National Vice President of Republican Film and TV Association,
Mumbai, at the hands of Union Minister, Ramdas Athawale.  

Geet S Thakkar who is also the Chief Editor of Perfect Woman magazine, and one of the driving forces behind the “Perfect Achiever Awards”, expressed happiness over her selection.  She spoke of her desire to further her work in the interest of exploited women, labourers and artistes in the film industry.   Hon Minister Ramdas Athawale wished her a bright future. There is an atmosphere of happiness among the workers on Dr. Geet S. Thakkar's entry into the party. Those present at the induction event included Kishore Masoom, Rajendra Jadhav, Dr. Santosh Pandey, Suresh Gudse, Ghanshyam Chirankar  among others.

Kabir Bedi braves eight hour car ride to star in The Jangipur Trial

Sandokan aka Kabir Bedi Returns yet again. This time as Royalty  in The Jangipur Trial. An amazing fim with ensemble cast, it took the magical call of creative producer Amit Behl and the intricate tapestry of a crime thriller woven by director Debaditya Bandopadhyay that made Kabir Bedi say an instant 'Yes' to The Jangipur Trial over a phone narration.

It is not just that. Kabir Bedi actually took the earliest flight the following day to the city of joy that is Kolkata, braved  an eight hour road travel that is as rustic and bumpy as can be, freshened and reached the shoot the same day, looking as dashing  (read ravishing) as ever!

The unit had already got his costumes in place and in the rural locale, there was still a vanity to welcome the enthusiastic actor.

"I simply love the story, the plot and the ensemble cast. It is a give and take of seasoned actors  that takes film to another level," reasons Bedi.

We are amazed by the relentless dedication of this amazing 75-year-young actor whose career has spanned three continents covering India, the United States and  Italy among other European countries in through film, television and theatre. With nearly 150 films and international TV series including Sandokan, Knight Rider, Dynasty, Bold And The Beautiful, Highlander and the immortal Octopussy under his belt, it is fascinating that Kabir Bedi still craves for the creative high with every new project.

Looks like we just spelt out the secret of this timeless hunk's success proving there is much much more to the rise and rise  of Kabir Bedi that his eternal killer looks!

Talking of Kabir Bedi's latest love, The Jangipur Trial relives the golden age of Cinema when single screen theatres were plenty and "Black" meant theatre tickets being sold for a premium. The   Crime thriller also marks the comeback and Hindi debut of three times Sitting MP and Superstar Satabdi Roy.

Starring Kabir Bedi, Zakir Hussain, Javed Jaffery, Vrajesh Hirjee, Kannan Arunachalam, Amit Behl, Ishteyak Khan, Sushil Pandey, Ravi Jhankal, Jay Upadhayay, Deepak Qazir, Samikssha Batnagar, Chirag Vora, Rajesh Khattar & Satabdi Roy, The Jangipur Trial is directed by Debaditya Bandopadhyay, written by Debaditya Bandopadhyay, Sunil Munshi and Deepanjan Suranjan Chanda, has Vikram Anand as the DOP, Creative Producer: Amit Behl, and is produced by Outline Expressions.

The film is being shot in the virgin, unseen locations of Berhampore, Murshidabad, Azimganj and Moregaon besides Jangipur.