Ajivasan's ACT with Suresh Wadkar, Padma Wadkar, Sonu Nigam, Vijay Prakash et al explores art, commerce and technology of music Ajivasan ACT takes music to newer heights

Suresh Wadkar’s Ajivasan Music Academy has taken a new initiative to spread awareness and knowledge around Music. The idea is to get music lovers to hear from various music professionals about their journey, challenges, career options and exciting nuances.

Ajivasan ACT is an initiative that aims at highlighting the Art, Commerce and Technology (ACT) of Music.
This event has multiple panel discussions with celebrities and professionals, along with master classes with experts and a thrilling music concert.
Besides Suresh Wadkar and moderator Padma Wadkar, The panelists include Padmashri Sonu Nigam, Vijay Prakash, Shreyas Puranik, Yashraj Mukhate, Mohini Dey, Nirmika Singh, Gauri Yadwadkar, Saaveri Verma, Aditya Dev, Vinayak Netke, Nikita Bharani, Avanti Nagral among others.
The titles, All About Music, Women In Music and Journey Of A Song give a new perspective to music, through the eyes of industry veterans. Siddarth Kannan is the Master of Ceremonies.

Hon Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Hon Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Deputy CM Devendra Phadnis, Tourism Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha along with singer Madhushree performed Ganesh Aarti! Famous stars of the film world also performed Ganraj's aarti with political figures before immersion!

The Film fraternity and political figures gathered from the fair to bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa, yes, before the Ganpati Visarjan of Maharashtra  Tourism along
With Times of India, Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde ji, Hon. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Deputy CM Devendra Phadnis, Maharashtra Tourism Minister, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Dhananjay Sawalkar -- DoT Director arrived specially to perform Bappa's aarti and bow at his feet.  The aarti of Ganaraya was completed at the hands of the dignitaries,


Singer Madhushree also was present as special guest.  Madhushree along with Hon. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ji, Hon Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Anuradha Paudwal also performed Bappa's aarti.  Apart from this, celebrities including  actor Dilip Tahil, Aditi Govitrikar, Dinesh Shah, Vinayak Prabhu, Dr. Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Robbie Badal, Satish Vyas, Kuldeep Singh, Jaswinder Singh, Dr. Ramani attended the momentous event where the sea of humans were seen bidding farewell to Bappa.

CINTAA conducts acting masterclass with Lilliput

On the 26th of August 2022, CINTAA, in affiliation with  writer Liliput, conducted a masterclass open to members as well as non-members, where he advised actors on traversing through each step of their career as well as improving their repertoire.

During the course of the masterclass, Lilliput talked about his love for acting that started in his school years in Gaya, how he let that passion guide him in his journey, the inspirations he had throughout his career and the things he saw change in the industry. He then related his anecdotes to the issues the aspiring actors would face in their career as well. He talked about how his dwarfism made him stronger, as he had to become able to laugh off the discrimination that he faced to be able to work comfortably among it. He also talked about observing early on in his career that it is easy to act physically handicapped, to act lame or blind for example, but dwarfism is not something an able-bodied person can mimic so easily, as there is no actual disability in most, just a smaller stature. He then asked the audience, all actors or aspiring actors to perform a given scene, and gave them each advice on how to make themselves felt more clearly.

This masterclass was conducted in the presence of members Tinaa Ghaai, Abhay Bhargava, Sanjay Bhatia and Satish Vasan among others at the CINTAA office in Andheri.

Roopkumar Rathod, Leslee Lewis, Kavya Jones grace Sanjukta Arun's Into The Deep at Jehangir Art Gallery

"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair," says Renowned artist Sanjukta Arun whose current exhibition 'Into The Deep' is being held at the  Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda from Aug 30-Sept 5. The series on display brings to the fore the beauty and importance of Nature and the tearing need to attend to the wake up call, to save Mother Earth.

"Creating awareness about our environment is of extreme importance because it can help to minimise the damage caused due to destruction caused by industrialisation, pollution and modernisation leading to Global warming," et al reflects Sanjukta.

 "My current series focuses on the beauty of nature in its myriad hues. It is time we realise that our existence totally depends on how we take care of our planet."

Sanjukta Arun's exhibition was graced by Nafisa Khorakiwala, Dr Habil Khorakiwala, Roopkumar Rathod, Vijay Darda, Leslee Lewis, Kavya Jones, Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka, Prithvi Soni, Padmanabh Bendre, Rajendra Patil, Vinod Sharma, Ajoykant Ruia, Arun Arora, Vijay Lazarus, Nayana Kanodia, Vijay Kalantri, Rupa Naik, Papiya Das, Banamali Das, Suniti Kukarni, Renu Arya and many more.

Sharvari Wagh, Brinda Miller, Sanjog Kabare, Chanda Jadhav, Shashi Bala announce MVP Project winners

The MVP Project initiated by BMC in association with Kala Ghoda Association saw two winners yesterday declared by Sharvari Wagh,  Brinda Miller, Sanjog Kabare -- DMC Special, Chanda Jadhav -- Dy. Municipal Commissioner,  Shashi Bala , Business Head MCGM among others. The 1st prize went to Team Tickle Talkies for the original track The Mumbai Dhanak by Saisamarth Mulay, while the 2nd prize was bagged by Team Thinking Mode for the original track Mumba by Dee MC & D'Evil. RJ Apoorva was the MC, jury members Nirmika Singh -- Editor, The Rolling Stone Mag and Music Director Milind Joshi were present as well.

Mumbaikar Lalit Patil captures slums and immortalises their landscape in his canvas

Parvez Damania, Sudharak Olwe, Madhushree, Rupali Suri,  Rusha Madhwani, Anusha Srinivasan  Iyer, Sanjay Nikam inaugurate Lalit Patil's Landscape of Identities at Jehangir Art Gallery

Lalit Patil, a Mumbaikar visual artist from three decades, is a Slum Star in his own right. He actually converts slums into timeless masterpieces.
His exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Gallery 3,  titled Landscape of Identities was inaugurated by Padma Shri Sudharak Olwe, art collector Parvez Damania, playback singer Madhushree and her composer husband Robby Badal, actress Rupali Suri, celeb nutritionist Rusha Madhwani and director-egalitarian earth warrior Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, sculptor-curator Sanjay Nikam among others.
 The artist in Lalit Patil spends his free time not just observing the city, but looks at the slums as his inspiration. "Munbai is a complex place -- it makes space for the denizens that flow into the city and makes them its own. Whether it be with its buildings,  slums and people, they are all enveloped by Mumbai," avers Patil.
The structure of the slums hold a strange fascination for the artist. Says he, "Slums have  an unexpected structure wherein they are houses enveloping the area, with light passing through  darkness, forming shapes. These. Structures  in juxtaposition with huge buildings in the background have their own story to tell. They define the metaphase if the city." This structure of complexity and abstract form replete with human emotion and the bond to stay alive keeps the city alive as much. It is this emotional aspect in the  landscape that excites me most."

Unlike others, Patil prefers spot paintings. He actually visits the slums and captures each moment he experiences in his frozen frames. "Each stroke represents an emotion for me," he enthuses.  Patil's conceptual work titled 'Landscape of Identities' is such that  every piece of art has its own definition, a tale, an identity.  He has even made special sections where scrap creates its own canvas. "I believe my works strongly define me, you, the people of Mumbai, us," he concludes.

 

The Music Video Project (MVP) by MCGM with Kala Ghoda Arts Festival brings to you a celebration of our diverse, creative and inclusive city of Mumbai, The Music Video Project (MVP) Kick Off, powered by 48 Hour Film Project kicked off with dignitaries on July 29, at 5pm at Rude Lounge, Powai with 12 musicians, 70 film teams.

An initiative of Mumbai --  City of  Film and UNESCO -- Member of The Creative Cities Network, the music curated by Wobble Creative and Content  Channel Partner -- Pocket Films, the event saw a bevy of dignitaries including
 Brinda Miller,  
 Vivek Bhimanwar, IAS, MD -- Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Limited,  Satish Vasan representing CINTAA, Shashi Bala, Preeti  Gopalakrishnan, Yogi Chopra,  RJ Meera, among others.
All in all, an exciting beginning indeed...

Madhushree to tour world to heal with Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main

Soulful Songstress Madhushree shared the musical magic elixir that kept her alive during the pandemic with a concert at Nehru Centre on July 29

In a country where the millennials resonate with the lyrics, dive deep into the metaphors, discard the digital takeover and bring back to life the golden era of realness in the time of reels, singer Madhushree promises to musically narrate the transformation of Indian music from the era of Ghazals, Qawwali, Thumri, Sufi, Dadra to cabaret, disco, pop, classical evolution and the grooves and the hook lines of the new narrative!

Her musical offering Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main premiered on July 29th at Hall of Harmony, Nehru Centre, Mumbai, promised to transport you into the era of cult classics and capture the childhood memories that brought us comfort and to unwind and relieve from the mundane stress.

“For an artist, compulsory homestay meant boredom, anxiousness, loneliness and depression. In such times, Lata didi’s music embraced me and not just in an uplifting, comforting and inspiring way - It hit a spot in my brain that helped me express and process my current feelings.”

Madhushree realised that the best way to stay connected while still social distancing was to share her mood lifting song list and help many people deal with the emotional turmoil of the pandemic. In the process, Madhushree created an unbreakable personal bond with Lata Mangeshkar.

“Lata didi gave musical life to every syllable, to the last dissolving note. The sheer control behind her renditions overruled the complexity of melody. She made me smile, cry, love and celebrate. She made me feel alive.
Asha didi helped me further spread my wings and romance every microsecond of the song sequence and transform them into unforgettable musical moments. I prayed for Lata didi’s immortality and realised that Lata didi exists in my mystical, musical moments with her and I wanted to share with the world the immortal voice for every emotion. Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main is the incredible force, the great uniter and the warm glow that filled the void inside me and saved my life. Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main was to help the world listen to their heartbeat, to experience the blood dancing in their veins, to understand that everything living has a rhythm and to realise that our true soulmate is music.”

Madhushree chose classical songs, folk, cabaret and melody - from Hoton Pe Aisi Baat to Lag Jaa Gale, Kya Jaanu Sajan, Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh, Dil Cheez Kya Hai, Jhumka Gira Re, Pyaar Hua, Dil Ki Nazar Se to her own bits Kabhi Neem Neem, Tu Bin Bataye, Kanha So Jaa Zara, Hum Is Pal Yahan, Mahi Ve to Tu Yahin Hai. Madhushree believes that her musical expression with the blessings of Lata didi and Asha didi will be the magical elixir that will help the listener tap into their inner power and strength and acquire the feeling to take on the world. “These melodies will stay with you long after the song has ended and help you tap into your inner fortitude, feel grateful for what we have and take each moment as it comes. This concert was as powerful as it is personal. In simple words, I want everyone to experience this musical journey and find your own path to glory.”

Madhushree’s Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main concert, a musical tribute to the legends, was on at the Hall of Harmony, Nehru Centre, Mumbai. Madhushree would love to plan a world tour soon to spread her healing through music.

Mumbai throngs Nisha JamVwal’s Art Fiesta ‘Meanderings’ by Lata Balakrishna

 

Nisha JamVwal, celebrity columnist, art curator, interior architect and social activist presented Meanderings by Lata Balakrishna, a Modern contemporary Indian artist whose oeuvre JamVwal showcased at the Taj Mahal Hotel Art Gallery that has also exhibited works by the legendary MF Husain and FN Souza.

The five day art fiesta pulled off by Nisha JamVwal was easily the most talked-about extravaganza of this year post-Covid. Famous Art collectors, Art Aficionados, Consul Generals, Authors, Top Police commissioners, Bureaucrats, CEOs from the corporate world, actors, singers, models, fashion designers all friends of Nisha JamVwal thronged the show  that opened with a grand dinner at Recca Kala Ghoda followed by four champagne cocktails back to back at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Gateway of India.
Guests were enthralled by the textured whites and vibrancy in clouds and waters that take us at once into a minds search for the meaning of life.  



Nisha JamVwal looking stunning in a Marium Akbar Khan gold gown took guests on walking tours each day speaking about the works in the show ‘Meanderings’ telling friends  about Her interpretation of the art.

The Glitterati included author Ashwin Sanghi, Maestro Anup Jalota, Maestro Roop Kumar Rathod, Japanese Consul General Dr Fukahori Yasukata, Kobbi Shoshani Israel Consul General, Consul General Turkey Tolga Kaya, actors Sara Khan, Tanaaz Irani, Luke Kenny, Designers Pallavi Jaikishan, Eshaa Amin, Amy Billimoria and Roshni and Parvez Damania, Shashi Bansal,  Malti Jain, Nidarshana Govani among many others.
Says JamVwal “Lata invited me to see her work as many artists do all over the world with the desire that I host a solo show for them. I went without expecting much as I almost always do. It would be an understatement to say that I was moved by what I interpreted as canvases that speak of a  woman achiever thirsting to explore a world outside her  life of  responsibilities breaking free from the regimented routine hurdles and monotonous repetitive mundane”

The chiaroscuro of shadow and sunshine, the showers of colour in meandering waters drew me into her world, where the title ‘meandering’ came to me not only because of a travel junkie thirsting to explore a world outside her childhood in Jalandar, but I saw her art as journey into her own mind.

Women all over the world face challenges multitasking home and work, ever the champions who go through life traipsing over challenging hurdles  that life poses. Often employed at work outside and running a home simultaneously bearing babies and rearing them, caring and managing the family needs- the story is deeply etched in the Indian scenario and culture of joint families arranged matrimony and the ensuing characteristics of all this in the predominantly male chauvinistic society that is India.

I am lost in a kaleidoscope of emotions that play out using symbolic metaphor as tools of expression seeking more from life”

Roopkumar Rathod, Leslee Lewis, Rupali Suri, veteran artists Padmanabh Bendre, Kiran Chopra, Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer launch Ram Pratihar's show at Jehangir Art Gallery

The sky was blue for Ram Pratihar
at his solo show at Jehangir Art Gallery as the who is who of art and entertainment thronged to be part of his do. Roopkumar Rathod, Leslee Lewis, Rupali Suri, veteran artists Padmanabh Bendre, Kiran Chopra, art collector Ajoykant Ruia, Gautam Patole, Dr. Anusha Srinivasan Iyer,

artists Paramesh Paul, Sanjukta Arun, Vipta Kapadia, Ashish Kumar Shringi, Kamal Jain, Pradeep Chandra  arrived to cheer
 Ram Pratihar at his show at Jahangir Art Gallery.
Ram Pratihar hails from the historical city of Bundi in Rajasthan.
About 25 of his best paintings on display ar Gallery 3 of Jehangir Art Gallery  for visitors till June 13.
The paintings of Ram Pratihar created in acrylic colors on canvas and paper boasted of the combination  of bright and hazy colours, each lending their own unique touch. Ram has his own world of colours, yellow, violet, red, black, white, and blue being his favorite. He  divides space on the canvas using  colours, a technique that sets him apart from other artists.
These untitled paintings in abstract style offer the viewer a new art vision.  Ram Pratihar has earlier  exhibited his paintings in Jaipur, Kota, and Delhi. This is his first in Mumbai. The turnout spoke of how the future is bright for this amazing artist.

Artists and celebs throng NGMA retrospective tribute to Rini Dhumal and her colourful canvas of life...

Every artist dips his brush into his soul, and then emerges a masterpiece. This seems to be so true for artist Rini Dhumal.   The Power of

Shakti: A Retrospective of Rini Dhumal  at the National Gallery of modern art speaks volumes for the artist and each of her works that reflect her strength and resilience  radiating in its  light. Rini Dhumal's powerful works have always brought out the extraordinary  strength in the ordinary  Indian woman. Her works of art were strongly rooted in Indian culture at the same time, effortlessly embraced

the influences of her foreign travels and their influence.

Her studio situated on the first floor of her residence was recreated at NGMA besides the powerful

ambience for the works, thanks to the efforts of  Adwaita Charan Garanayak, Director General, NGMA who has also curated the   exhibition.

Rini Dhumal's retrospective -- Shakti is on view from Saturday, 21st May, 2022 onwards.

The preview of the exhibition was graced by Brinda Miller, Nisha Jamwwal, Sudarshan Shetty, Pheroza Godrej, Vilas Shinde, Director General NGMA, Adwait Gadanayak, PD Dhumal, Radhika Dhumal, Shashi Bansal, Kalpana Gandhi, Vinod Sharma, Madhu Sharma, Sanjana Shelat, Jayanti Rabadia, Madhusudan, Jain Kamal, Kuldeep Koregaonkar among others.

The exhibition

is on view from Saturday, 21st May, 2022 onwards.

Shakti was scheduled to open in December, 2020, but the COVID -19 pandemic wreaked havoc and

thus, the show was postponed by a year. Unfortunately, Rini Dhumal passes away

rather unexpectedly in September, 2021. Hence the retrospective.

Artists and celebs throng NGMA retrospective tribute to Rini Dhumal and her colourful canvas of life...

Every artist dips his brush into his soul, and then emerges a masterpiece. This seems to be so true for artist Rini Dhumal.   The Power of

Shakti: A Retrospective of Rini Dhumal  at the National Gallery of modern art speaks volumes for the artist and each of her works that reflect her strength and resilience  radiating in its  light. Rini Dhumal's powerful works have always brought out the extraordinary  strength in the ordinary  Indian woman. Her works of art were strongly rooted in Indian culture at the same time, effortlessly embraced

the influences of her foreign travels and their influence.

Her studio situated on the first floor of her residence was recreated at NGMA besides the powerful

ambience for the works, thanks to the efforts of  Adwaita Charan Garanayak, Director General, NGMA who has also curated the   exhibition.

Rini Dhumal's retrospective -- Shakti is on view from Saturday, 21st May, 2022 onwards.

The preview of the exhibition was graced by Brinda Miller, Nisha Jamwwal, Sudarshan Shetty, Pheroza Godrej, Vilas Shinde, Director General NGMA, Adwait Gadanayak, PD Dhumal, Radhika Dhumal, Shashi Bansal, Kalpana Gandhi, Vinod Sharma, Madhu Sharma, Sanjana Shelat, Jayanti Rabadia, Madhusudan, Jain Kamal, Kuldeep Koregaonkar among others.

The exhibition

is on view from Saturday, 21st May, 2022 onwards.

Shakti was scheduled to open in December, 2020, but the COVID -19 pandemic wreaked havoc and

thus, the show was postponed by a year. Unfortunately, Rini Dhumal passes away

rather unexpectedly in September, 2021. Hence the retrospective.

Kavya Jones takes a soulful leap of faith, and soars with Tu Hai Mera

Legendary Leslee Lewis and his precocious singer Kavya Jones joined hands once again with Kavya

Jones' singles Tu Hai Mera. The song video was shot at Monochrome Studios, Mumbai. Kavya, a true protege of Leslee Lewis rocked the day effortlessly transitioning from singing style to another, transversing a gamut of emotions.
Says Leslee Lewis. "I composed this song keeping Kavya Jones' personality in mind. She is immensely dedicated and that is a rarity today. In the last four years that she has assisted me, I understand her colours. This song is  reflecting her true persona of scarlet and black. And adds to it diverse colours that are as vibrant as her. A bit of blue, green and yellow!"

Adds Kavya, "I love the song.i
 It is hi energy yet melodious. It is funky yet so romantic. The woman in the song is a woman of today not afraid of express herself. I see myself in her. She demands yet she dreams, she is aggressive yet she pleads... This song is as crazy as me. I am blessed to have a Guru like Leslee Lewis who has taught me everything I know. I have been observing him for four years and learning -- sometimes I am just a fly on the wall quietly watching the goings-on. Even that is amazingly insightful. I am giving my best to the song to live up to at least one per cent of Leslee Sir's expectations. And I hope the audience loves it."
Tu Hai Mera, composed and produced by Leslee Lewis and set to vocals by Kavya Jones is expected to release on May 18.

Ustad Amjad Khan Sahab's morning Raga resonate The Royal Opera House! Gulzar Sahab regales audiences with his anecdotes of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab. Morning Raaga celebrates heritage conservation oj Sarod Ghar

 The morning of Sunday, 1st May  became more memorable to Mumbaiites when two maestros met on stage.  Weare speaking  of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Gulzar Sahab.  Yes, India's legendary Sarod maestro and Padma Vibhushan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab's
'Morning Raga'  concert at the Royal Opera House in Mumbai on Sunday, May 1 was housefull with citizens thronging fir an amazing musical experience.   Gulzar Sahab who has also made a one-hour documentary film on Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab and the Sarod Ghar added to the divine ambience with his words.  One of the most prominent cultural heritage landmarks in Gwalior - Sarod Ghar, a museum of musical heritage, considered to be the oldest institution documenting the evolution of East Indian classical music and instruments. Heritage is in itself a manifestation of culture and inheritance evolving with time. It is a source of identity and a receptor of value attributed to it by communities, institutions and people, mediating the resources of the past to the present.
Avid Learning in association with Sarod Ghar-Museum of Musical Heritage, Furtados and Royal Opera House, presented the    concert that celebrates the journey of a unique cultural institution that was once the the family’s ancestral home and today, aims to celebrate our musical legacy and  culture for the younger generation who are the future stakeholders of the arts.
The event was attended by the Bangash family comprising of Subhalakshmi Khan, Neema and Ayaan Ali Bangash,  and grandchildren Abeer and Zohaan Ali Bangash besides Roopkumar Rathod and Reewa Rathod, Shweta Basu Prasad, Romesh Sharma among others

Gurukul returns with this Singles Video! Padmashree singer Suresh Wadkar-Canadian singing sensation Abby V join hands in 'Maan Le'! Music release and cake-cutting with composer Durgesh, producer Padma Wadkar at Ajivasan

Padmashree singer Suresh Wadkar is known for his unique voice and singing style that has won millions of hearts.   Now, in his role of  Guru with Ajivasan, Suresh Wadkar is the beacon of light to many youngsters. The current video. Maan Le sees Suresh Wadkar  as singer and Guru.

 In this music video, Suresh Wadkar is also seen sharing a special musical bond with Canadian based  Abby V and composer Durgesh.   The duo has breathed life into this song, with producer Padma Wadkar.  The song is composed by Durgesh R Rajbhatt, and producer of this music video is Padma Wadkar.  The song is presented by Ajivasan Sounds.  Recently, the song launch with singers Suresh Wadkar, Abby V, music producer Durgesh and Producer Padma Wadkar took place at Ajivasan sounds.
Abby V is  an award winning singer, songwriter, composer and producer from Toronto. A viral sensation, this collaboration with music producer  Durgesh and Producer Padma Wadkar is already making waves globally.
Here is looking forward to more from Suresh Wadkar and his young brigade that .anes mellifluous music that stands out in the cacophony in the industry today.
 https://youtu.be/5OeNS-zj1vI

Aarti Singh excels in Santosh Gupta's short film _Obsessed Crime_

Filmmaker Santosh Gupta's short films, produced under produced under banners Made in India Pictures and Sky 247, are a weekly offering  being released on Sky247.

 Recently, the Aarti Singh starrer short film with a storyline close to life, Obsessed Crime" was released.

This short film is based on  audience mindset change on watching crime shows on the telly. The film has an interesting take on how suspicion based on hearsay and influenced by telly viewing can wreak havoc in your life.

 

 Other than Aarti Singh, Nikhil Malik, Sushmita Das also star in this short film.

Along with the film release, the poster of the next film "Chuppy Diary" was also released in the presence of actors Lavina Tandon, Nikhil Kumar and Malvi Malhotra.

Regarding multiple short film release, filmmaker Santosh Gupta says that "the purpose of making short films is not only to earn money, but also to give chance to new actors, to showcase their talent."

Poster launch of Santosh Gupta's short film Excuse Us Boys

Made In India Pictures and Sky247 are looking at making serious content for the online viewers. The series of short films made by them are being talked about.

The Poster Launch of their latest offering Excuse Us Boys was at the Made In India Pictures office along with the stars, producer Santosh Gupta and director Roshan Garry Bhinder.
Now let us take a look at the cast. Newsmakers Laveena Tandon and Palak Purswani have made a name for themselves in the world of television. Laveena Tandon is the face of a number of shows like Jodha Akbar, Naagin, Baalveer, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, while Palak Purswani was a strong contender of SplitsVilla 7 as well as the face of serial Badi Devrani, Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke and Meri Hanikarak Biwi among others. Apart from this, both of them have worked in several webseries as well. Trishan Singh Maini has worked in the film Sarabjit as well as many webseries and serials. Parth Zutshi has also shown his skills in TV series like Dhup Chhaon, Batti Gul Meter Chalu, Har Roz Da Ladna.
And looking at the camaraderie of the actors, it looks like this short film is worth a dekko.

Produced by Made in India Pictures and Sky247, Excuse Us Boys is directed and written by Roshan Garry Bhinder, produced by Santosh Gupta . The short film features Laveena Tandon and Palak Purswani alongside Trishaan Singh Maini and Parth Zutshi. 

Social Media Queens And Influencer Actress Sana Sultan and Mahi Deshpande making A Buzz In Santosh Gupta's Short Film Bakar PG !

 The uncrowned queens of social media, on whose one act millions of fans lose their hearts.  On each and every video of which millions of crazy people spend their hearts.  Yes, social media influencer and music video actress Sana Sultan and  Mahi Deshpande are all set to rock together in Santosh Gupta's Short Film 'Bakra PG'.

 Made under the banner of Made in India and Sky 247, this short film shows the sour sweet tussle between Sana and Mahi which will be very interesting to watch.  Although both are very active on social media, but their work is being seen in this film too.

 Roshan Garry is the director and writer of this short film by Santosh Gupta.  Cinematography is done by Amit Singh.  The Marketing Head is Piyush Singh and the Editors are Sandeep Bombale, Ankit Pednekar and the Executive Producer is Pooja Awadhesh Singh.  The production designer is Dhairya Goyani.

एक्ट्रेस आरती सिंह का दिखा कातिलाना अंदाज, संतोष गुप्ता की शॉर्ट फिल्म '"कौन ये , हां ये " में इंडस्ट्री के इन एक्टर्स के साथ आएंगी नजर !

 टेलीविज़न के दुनिया की खूबसूरत अदाकारा, आरती सिंह जिनके अभिनय की गाथा तो छोटे पर्दे पर उजागर होते ही रहती हैं । रिएलिटी शो में भी, इस हसीना ने अपने सादगी और सच्चाई से सबका मन जीता। हर किरदार को आरती ने सिद्दत से किया और बन गयी सबको दिलो की रानी।बहुत ही जल्द आरती का कातिलाना अंदाज नजर आएगा,शार्ट फ़िल्म ' कौन  ये,हाँ ये' में। जिसे मेड इन इंडिया पिक्चर्स और स्काई 247 के बैनर तले बनाया गया हैं।

आरती सिंह ने टीवी की दुनिया मे एक के ऊपर एक उम्दा पारी खेली हैं , सीरिअल्स उतरन, ससुराल सिमर का, बढ़ो बहु, उड़ान,गंगा , संतोषी माँ,थोड़ा हैं थोड़े की जरूरत हैं, वारिस जैसी तमाम बड़े शो में अपने दमदार अभिनय का प्रदर्शन किया। आरती के अलावा इस शार्ट में एक्टर निखिल मालिक दिखाई देंगे जो स्प्लिट्सविला 13 में रनर अप रह चुके हैं । निखिल एक जुम्बा ट्रेनर, और मॉडल भी हैं इसके साथ ये एक फ़िल्म स्कोर कंपोजर भी हैं। वही शार्ट फ़िल्म 'क्यों ये,हाँ ये' में एक्टर अभिषेक शर्मा भी खास किरदार में नजर आएंगे। जो ऋतिक रोशन की पहली फ़िल्म "कहो न प्यार हैं" में उनके छोटे भाई के किरदार में दिख चुके हैं। इसके अलावा काफी टीवी सीरियल्स में भी अभिषेक अपने अभिनय की छाप छोड़ चुके हैं । और हाल ही में एक वेबसेरिस भी अपने नाम कर चुके हैं। 

शार्ट फ़िल्म " कौन  ये , हां ये " की बात करे तो ये दो दोस्तों के बीच मस्ती, और उनके अफेयर की कहानी हैं .शॉर्ट फिल्म में एक्ट्रेस मेघा डांग भी नजर आएंगी।इस शार्ट फ़िल्म की डायरेक्टर और राइटर हैं रोशन गैरी और प्रोड्यूसर हैं संतोष गुप्ता।

 अमित सिंह द्वारा छायांकन किया गया हैं। संदीप बॉम्बले और अंकित पेडनेकर द्वारा संपादन ,कार्यकारी निर्माता हैं पूजा अवधेश सिंह और मार्केटिंग हेड अभिषेक शर्मा हैं।

*DJ Akbar Sami’s Tu Meri Senorita launched by Salim-Suleiman, Longinus Fernandes*

  

 

The pioneer of DJ music in India is back. DJ Akbar Sami, who more than turned tables and eyes with his remix albums, as well as originals such as Jalwa, Jalwa 2 and Jadoo and official breath-taking Bollywood remixes in movies such as Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Wanted, Partner, Bhool Bhulaiya, The Train, Fool n Final, Heyy Baby, Namaste London and hundreds more now brings to you his latest original musical offering, ‘Tu Meri Senorita’, composed by him and sung along with Grammy-winning singer Tanvi Shah of ‘Jai Ho’ fame.

The poster launch of Tu Meri Senorita by DJ Akbar Sami is at the hands of industry legends Salim-Sulaiman, DJ Akbar Sami And Bollywood Ace Choreographer Longinus Fernandes, at Salim-Sulaiman’s very own Blue Productions at Juhu.

DJ Akbar Sami, who has toured internationally at events like the Roar Tour – USA, The Emporium Beach Festival – Japan, with Salim-Sulaiman at Sufitronik and Sonu Nigam at The Melody Makers, with countless others, is elated.

More about the amazing music maker: DJ Akbar Sami is the winner of innumerable awards the world over including the INCA ‘DJ of the Decade Award’. He is also one of the judges for The Mirchi Music Awards for the last five years, besides many other musical events. DJ Akbar Sami, incidentally, is also the first of his kind to be on The Indian Idol on Sony to design the music for the participants and to perform live at the show. He has also been a Guest Performer on SaReGaMaPa on Zee creating history, as no Deejay has ever been a part of this musical event on television. He is recognized as one of the pioneer Indian DJs in the United States of America and has been awarded by the Mayor of San Francisco for the same.

Known for his chiseled looks as well as his mastery over music, DJ Akbar Sami has composed for the movie Risk and Fast Forward, was a sound designer For Aan (Men At Work) Phir Hera Pheri, Awaara Paagal Deewana and received rave reviews for the music. The official sound track Ertugrul -- Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai -- Teri Meri Kahani with Ronu Mondal and Himesh Reshammiya is making waves as well.

The original song of Tu Meri Senorita is entirely composed and sung by Akbar Sami, along with additional vocals by Tanvi Shah, lyrics by Honey Pahwa and arranging/production by Pritom Dutta, guitars and recording at R&B Studios with Bhassker Saikiya with the video being directed by Adnan Ali, starring Akbar Sami and Ukrainian model Natalie Lazurenko, with production by Running Water Films in association with Charizma Entertainment and shot at Goa in Manderem Beach, Morjim Beach and Club Las Olas in Bagha Beach.

DJ Akbar Sami’s much-awaited single, Tu Meri Senorita will be released on T-Series on February 12.

CINTAA awards COVID Yodhas at Zonal Meet

The adverse impact of the pandemic has been most on CINTAA members under the lowest economic rung in their fraternity. The senior members are affected most as they are more prone to health issues and very little or no work. The Zonal structure of CINTAA helped these members get through the pandemic.



To laud the untiring efforts of the Zonal Team members during the times of the pandemic, a commendation ceremony was held at the office of CINTAA on 26th January 2022.

CINTAA awarded citation certificates to their Corona Warriors who did work to lend support and assistance to other members in distress, distributed Food Rations & Medicines to other members who endured much turmoil during COVID times.

Fifty-eight warriors were awarded. The zonal team members shared stories of their struggles and how CINTAA, through each of its members, helped them through it.

The Corona Yodhas included Ghanshyam Shrivastva, Premchand Singh, Prabhat Kumar Pandey, Soniya Tredia, Manoj Kumar Yadav, Deepak Dattaram More, Satyajit Rajput, Vivek Shrivastva, Tina Ghaai, Gopal Kumar Verma, Sanju K Banerjee, Kamlesh Kumar Singh, Sultan Ahmed Varsi, Saurabh Suman, Laila Panda, Ashok Chavan, Trilok Chandra Singh, Pankaj Kumar, Arun Kumar Singh, Mohammad Farid Khan, Ranjit Chaudhri, Hetal Parmar, Manoj Kumar Shrivastva, Geetanjali Mishra, Prakash Jha, Brijesh Karanwal, Chayan Trivedi, Akshar Singh, Abhijeet Lehri, Kundan Kumar, Nupur Alankar, Dheeraj Miglani, Shruti Bhattachariya, Dinesh Pandey, Sanjay Bhatia, Amit Behl, Ayub Khan, Abdul Rashid Mehta, Manoj Joshi, Deepak Qazir Kejriwal, Jiten Mukhi, Asha Pareek, Yogesh Kumar Bhardwaj, Kamal Saurabh, Chaitali Sarkar, Raj Malhotra, Tripti Dave, Jitendra Singh Saabu, Shyam Lal, Lalit Kumar Agrawal, Sonal Paresh Borkhtariya, Shashikant Namdev Shinde, Raunaq Ali, Prasad Limaye, Suleman Shaikh and Rajesh Kanojia.

President of CINTAA Vikram Gokhale, Senior Vice President Manoj Joshi, Hon General Secretary Amit Behl applauded the efforts of the Zonal team and extended their good wishes to the recipients through a video call.

Seated on the dais, the Executive Committee members Tina Ghai, Ayub Khan, Jaya Bhattacharya, Deepak Qazir Kejriwal, Ravi Jhankal, Hetal Parmar, Jiten Mukhi also gave a brief speech and thanked the members for their efforts.



For the uninitiated, the zonal structure of CINTAA comprises its own members who form a team, dividing duties amongst themselves as per the geographical locations of Greater Mumbai and its extended suburbs stretching upto Virar and Panvel.
Mr. Ghanshyam Srivastva is the Chief Convenor of the Zonal structure.
An endeavour of the outreach committee, the sole purpose is to form a united platform whereby members of CINTAA get connected with other members of CINTAA who happen to dwell in close proximity to each other.
The structures help members stay connected with each other. Senior members are visited regularly to keep a tab on their well-being. Certain members also visit members in need regularly and ensure that they are just a call away.

 

 

 

 

Television Actor Alan Kapoor Grand Entry In Short Film 'Ab Main Kya Karu ' !

Alan Kapoor, Priyanka Tiwari and Snehal Raikar come together for Made In India Pictures' and Sky247's Ab Mai Kya Karu starring Alan Kapoor, Priyanka Tiwari and Snehal Raikar.The story goes thus. The story of a maid (Priyanka) who finds a way to get out of her mundane, poverty-stricken life to become a  wealthy woman.  

At the same time, a wealthy man (Alan Kapoor) has a stroke of misfortune that turns his life upside down because of her boss (Snehal Raikar). Will he be able to take a leaf from the servant's book? Will this move be a Gamechanger?Ab Mai Kya Karu is produced by Santosh Gupta, Made In India Pictures and Sky247, and directed by Kamya Pandey.

The Shorts is written by Ankur Yadav with cinematography by Raj Gill. The editing is by Sandip Bombale and Ankit Pednekar, The Executive Producer is Pooja Avdhesh Singh and the Marketing Head is Abhishek Sharma. The Casting is by Pinnacle Celebrity Management.
Incidentally, Made in India Pictures and Sky 247 are coming together with 52 short films this year.  And the special thing about these short films are directed by female directors, reveals producer Santosh Gupta.
The poster launch of this short film happened in the presence of actors Alan Kapoor, Priyanka Tiwari, Sneha Raikar, producer Santosh Gupta and special guest Aliza Khan. Check out the adjoining pictures!

Actors Lavina Tandon-Palak Purswani turn RoomMates!

Actresses Lavina Tandon and Palak Purswani, who have made a name for themselves in the world of television, have now gone one step ahead. Yes, these Actresses, who have essayed diverse characters on the small screen, are now doing wonders in Roommates, the story of two pretty women, two roommates.

The story goes thus: 

Sometimes, in a life where one-upmanship has become the norm, one move can be a game changer or one game can be a life changer. Roommates is one such film that is about two women, a web of deceit and a game where you move from being a pawn to crowning yourself queen.

Produced by Santosh Gupta, Made In India Pictures and Sky247, 

Roommates is directed by Roshan Garry Bhinder, written by Soumya Shreenath, cinematography by Ram Tiwari, editing by Sandip Bombale and Ankit Pednekar. 

The Executive Producer is Pooja Avdhesh Singh and the Marketing Head is Abhishek Sharma.

Getting back to the actresses, Laveena Tandon has been the face of television serials like Jodha Akbar, Naagin, Baalveer, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, while Palak Purswani was a strong contender for SplitsVilla 7 as well as the serial Badi Devrani, besides Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke and Meri Hanikarak Biwi. 

Apart from this, the duo has also proved their mettle in web series and will soon be shining stars in the OTT horizon. Here is looking forward to more from these amazing talents.

CINTAA meets Labour Commissioner to ensure enforcement of actor rights

In a bid to discuss concerns regarding changes to regulations in the wake of the third wave of COVID-19 in India, and to spell out the several challenges endured by the actors, CINTAA dignitaries including Joint Secretary Sanjay Bhatia, CEO Satish Vasan and Executive Committee Member Hetal Parmar met with Addl. Commissioner of Labour Shirin S Lokhande and Secretary madam labour dept. Smt Vinita Ved Singhal -IAS Principal Secretary at Kaamgar Bhavan, BKC.

The major concerns which the Honourable Labour Commissioner took note of were the following:

• Actors working for less than seven days a month shall be brought under contract and to be paid within 30 days
• Children should not work for more than 8 hours a day and there should be appropriate guidelines.
• Contract copies of the actors shall be given to the actors at the earliest.
• Women and Child actors shall be provided pickup and drop from their homes in case of odd hours of shooting shifts like very early call time and late-night pack up.
• Request for a uniform contract and include the broadcasters as a party to the contract.
• Attention of the Additional Commissioner being drawn to the payment delays/defaults by producers.

• Reluctance by producers to hand over copy of the talent agreement to the artiste was put forth and she categorically emphasized that both parties to the agreement should have a copy of the same.
A written representation was given to the commissioner and all in all an eventful meeting to ensure the voice of actors  be heard.