Monday, 30 September 2019

When Big B Met SB!

 
Veteran singer Sudesh Bhosale recently met Superstar Amitabh Bachchan for a tete-a-tete at the actor’s office, Janak, in Juhu. Expressed Sudesh Bhosale, “Meeting Amit ji once again was nothing short of pleasure... As such, we always keep meeting each other at shows and events, but it has been after many moons that I had the chance to sit and talk to Amit ji at length.”

 
For the uninitiated, Sudesh Bhosale is the inimitable Voice of Amitabh Bachchan, with one too many chartbusters like Jumma Chumma, Sona Sona, Say Shava Shava, Meri Makhna -- the list goes on!

Amitabh Bachchan, who is humility personified, actually wishes the singer on his birthday, at 12:01, every year, making the birthday most memorable for melodious Bhosale!

It is a lesser known fact that Sudesh Bhosale is the son of veteran poster artist, the Late NR Bhosle, and has a penchant for art and sketching since his school days. In fact, the singer gifted Big B sketches of him that he had created. The Superstar appreciated the gesture as the duo chatted about life and times over decades. Says a visibly touched Sudesh Bhosale, “these are moments I’d cherish for life.” Indeed!

Saturday, 28 September 2019

Bridging The Gap JOSH Foundation’s Hearing Impaired Children And Mithibai College Students Join Hands For A Human Chain Ahead Of World Deaf Day



JOSH Foundation, an NGO helmed by Dr. Jayant Gandhi and Audiologist-Speech Therapist Devangi Dalal, in association with Kshitij, SVKM’s Mithibai College’s International Intercollegiate Cultural Festival came together for the cause of hearing impairment, ahead of this World Deaf Day. In this unique initiative, JOSH Foundation’s students battling hearing impairment and normal hearing students formed a human chain, hand-in-hand, to showcase solidarity and societal equality. The event witnessed participation from over 400 students in all, with over 150 hearing impaired children from various Schools for the Deaf across Mumbai.

Held at Jashoda Rang Mandir in Vile Parle, thirty hearing aids worth Rs. 10 lacs were donated to kids and fit in by Devangi Dalal and the JOSH Foundation team.

That’s not all! Actors Johnny Lever and Rohit Roy made their presence felt and pledged their support towards the cause. JOSH Foundation’s children and celebrities were also seen practicing Yoga and gorging on delicious snacks and beverages.

For the uninitiated, hearing impairment refers to a condition where people suffer from partial or total inability to hear. The prevalence of deafness in India is fairly significant and around 20 lakh children currently battle this every day.

More power to this initiative!

Friday, 27 September 2019

A PAGEANT WITH A DIFFERENCE

Aiming to provide women with a platform and enabling them to make a difference, India Brainy Beauty 2019 pageant is back with its finale. Brought to the scene by Florian Foundation, the India Brainy Beauty pageant was held at Jade Ballroom in Nehru Centre, Worli, and is the brainchild of President Archana Jain and trustee Rabia Patel, the women behind this pageant.

Touted to be the first pageant that empowers women across all walks of life, the India Brainy Beauty pageant is unique as weight, height and language are no barriers for the participants. “The mission of the pageant is to nurture and support aspiring women along their path to personal and professional growth and contribute to the public at large. The mission of Florian Foundation is to empower women and also help them share their success stories,” avers Archana.
“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of much more than you imagine,” says Rabia. “Don’t let others tell you what you can’t do. Don't let the limitations of others limit your vision. If you can remove your self-doubt and believe in yourself, you can achieve what you never thought possible,” adds Archana.
The guests of honour included Mickey Mehta, Dolly Thakore, Barkha Nangia, Afeefa Nadiadwala, Rakesh Agarwal of Elegant Marbles, Vikash Mittersain – President of IBG Group and Global Wellness Ambassador Dr. Rekha Chaudhari among other such dignitaries. “We had stories where people cried and told us that even under a veil and the burkha, women can do so much…” reminisce the heavy hearted Archana and Rabia.
The India Brainy Beauty 2019 Grand Finale was won by two of the participants, Sakshi Pandit and Khanjana Mota. Hosted by Simran Ahuja, the contestants of the pageant will have an exclusive portfolio made especially for them along with designer clothes, grooming and styling tips from industry experts. That’s not all! The winners and other suitable finalists will get a chance to showcase themselves at various platforms. Aiming at creating role models and empowered women wishing to create a unique identity, India Brainy Beauty will help them achieve new heights in the world of glamour and fame. So shine bright and let the crown fly high!

Thursday, 26 September 2019

’रीना नाईक यांच्या आगळ्या-वेगळ्या कलेचे प्रदर्शन'



माजी पुरस्कारप्राप्त एचआर प्रोफेशनल रीना नाईक यांचे ब्रास इंप्रेशन्स, चौदा नितांत वास्तविकतेवर आधारित पेंटिंग्स, देवाच्या पितळ शिल्पांचे कॅनव्हासवर ऑइल पेंटने रेखाटलेल्या चित्रांचे पहिले-वहिले प्रदर्शन दिनांक २४ सप्टेंबर  रोजी मुंबईच्या प्रख्यात नेहरू सेंटर आर्ट गॅलरी येथे आयोजित करण्यात आले होत. ह्या प्रदर्शनास ज्येष्ठ शास्त्रीय संगीतकार तौफिक कुरैशी प्रमुख पाहुणे म्हणून तसेच भरत दाभोलकर, गायिका मधुश्री, रॉबी बादल,अर्झन खंबाट्टा,अभिनेत्री रेहा खान, ऑडिओलॉजिस्ट -स्पीच थेरपिस्ट देवांगी दलाल, अनुशा श्रीनिवासन अय्यर, गीतिका वर्दे  कुरेशी,अमेया नाईक,  गौतम पाटोळे, अमर संघम यावेळी उपस्थित होते. या प्रदर्शनास  जोश फाउंडेशनच्या दिव्यांग मुलांनी ही आपली उपस्थिती दर्शवली. 30 सप्टेंबरपर्यंत इतर कलाप्रेमीना अनुभवन्याची संधी असेल.

पितळाचा रंग हा नेहमीच कलाकार रीना नाईक ह्यांना उत्साही करत आला आहे ह्या कारणावश त्या ह्या कलेकडे झुकल्या गेल्या. रीना नाईक यांनी घडविलेल्या १४ सुंदर अश्या कलाकृती ज्या देवत्व चा घटकवर्ण मांडतात, त्या  पितळेचे संस्कार आपल्या अंतःकरणावर अमिट छाप सोडण्याचे वचन देतात. बासरी वाजविणारा श्री कृष्ण, कलिंगा सापावरिल किशोर वयातील गोविंदा, शंखामध्ये विराजमान गणपती बाप्पा, गुलाबाच्या पाकळ्यांद्वारे अर्पिलेली भक्ती एक अविस्मरणीय नमुना बजावतात. ह्या कलाकृती पाहता रीना नाईक यांच्या कलेतून कॅनव्हासवर जणू काही देवचं जीवित होत असल्याचा भास होतो.

रीना मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी म्हणून आर्टदेश फाउंडेशनबरोबर काम करत आहेत आणि कलाकारांना प्रोत्साहन आणि कलेचा वारसा पुढे नेत आहेत. त्या कला विकासाच्या सरकारी प्रकल्पांमध्ये एक प्रमुख भूमिका बजवतात. स्वतःच्या अंतःकरणाचे अनुसरण करून आपल्या आवडीला आपला व्यवसाय  बनवणाऱ्या रीना नाईक म्हणतात की, “मला पितळाचा रंग आणि आरास खूप आवडते. पितळ हा एक पवित्र धातू आहे आणि त्याचे ठसे कायमचे उमटतात. आपण ज्या देवतांची मनोभावे उपासना करतो त्यांचीचं यथार्थवादी छाप आपल्याला या चित्रांतून दिसून येते."

ऑइल पेंट्सद्वारे कॅनव्हासवर कमालीची यथार्थवादाची शैली सहजपणे निर्माण करणाऱ्या रीना म्हणाल्या की, "ही प्रक्रिया सोपी आहे.  पेन्सिल न वापरता  मी फक्त ब्रश एका रिक्त कॅनव्हासवर वापरते.”  त्या फक्त सर्वशक्तिमानाने पूजत असलेल्या प्रतिभेचा शोध घेत आहेत असे त्यांना वाटते. यासंदर्भी त्या सांगतात की, “मी फक्त सकारात्मक उर्जा माझ्याद्वारे वाहू देते आणि तीच कॅनव्हासवर उमटते. तपशीलांवर अवलंबून, एखादी कलाकृती पूर्ण करण्यास पंधरा दिवसांपासून ते महिन्यापर्यंतचा कालावधी लागतो."

हे सर्व जितके सोपे सुंदर दिसते आहे तितकेच रीना साठी ते सोपे नव्हते! एका अपघातामुळे, त्यांना कार्पल टर्लन सिंड्रोम ह्या रोगास सामोरे जावे लागले आणि डॉक्टरांनी त्यांना त्यांचा उजवा हात न वापरण्यास सांगितले. या अपघाताबद्दल सांगताना त्या म्हणतात की, “जेव्हा डॉक्टरांनी मला हे सांगितले तेव्हा मला वाटले की, कला क्षेत्रात माझी कारकीर्द सुरू होण्यापूर्वीच संपली आहे. काही महिन्यांच्या थेरपीनंतर, मी बरी झाले आणि पुन्हा एक नवीन सुरुवात केली.” तब्येत खराब असतानाही आणि वारंवार इस्पितळात दाखल व्हावे लागत असुनही रीना यांनी त्यांच्या सध्याच्या प्रदर्शनासाठी पंधरापैकी चौदा कलाकृतीं पूर्ण केल्या आहेत.

जिद्द आणि चिकाटीने प्रत्येक संकटावर मात करता येऊ शकते याचे आणखीन एक नवीन उदाहरण बनणाऱ्या रीना नाईक यांच्या प्रदर्शनास भेट देने म्हणजे नक्कीच एक योग्य वेळ घालवण्याची निवड असेल.

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

दिग्दर्शक अस्लम खान यांचा 'फिट्टे मुह' मध्ये विन राणा आणि अँजेला क्रिस्लिंझकी दिसतील एकत्र

ईश्ना प्रोडक्शन्स अँड इंटरटेंनमेंट प्रस्तुत हिंदी-पंजाबी हिपहॉप फ्युजन शैलीतील 'फिट्टे मुहह्या नवीन गाण्याचे निर्माते अनुराधा सिंग आणि प्रितेश झटाकिया असून सह-निर्मिती केली आहेदानिश काक यांनी  संगीत व्हिडिओची निर्मिती फ्यूजन इव्हेंट प्लॅनिंग याच्या अंतर्गत केलेली आहे. 'नयी पडोसन', 'वेलकम बॅक', 'रफ़ूचक्करआणि सोनी सब शो 'दिल दे के देखोप्रसिद्धी प्राप्त अस्लम खान यांनी हा म्युजिक व्हिडिओ दिग्दर्शित केला आहे.

पुरस्कार प्राप्त गायिका आणि 'पल्लो लटकेप्रसिद्धी प्राप्त ज्योतिका तंगरी आणि इंडो-कॅनेडियन हिप-हॉप शैलीत खळबळी उठवणारा इश्क बेक्टर यांनी एकत्र या गाण्याला स्वरबद्ध केले आहेडीएच हार्मोनी यांनी 'फिट्टे मुहला संगीत दिले आहे आणि त्यांच्या ह्या संगीत व्हिडिओमध्ये भारतीय अभिनेता-मॉडेल ‘१९२१’ प्रसिद्धी अँजेला क्रिस्लिंझकी आणि लोकप्रिय टीव्ही स्टार विन राणाची एकत्र दिसणार आहेत.
स्टार प्लस वाहिनीच्या 'महाभारतआणि 'एक हसीना थीयासारख्या कार्यक्रमांनी भारतीय टेलेव्हीजनवर आपलया प्रतिभेचा ठसा उमटविलेला विन राणा सध्या झी टीव्ही वाहिनीच्या 'कुमकुम भाग्य'  या शोमध्ये पूरब खन्नाची भूमिका आणि कलर्स टीव्हीच्या 'कवच महाशिवरात्रीह्या एक अलौकिक थ्रिलर मालिकेमध्ये कपिल ची भूमिका साकारत आहे.
अँजेला क्रिस्लिंझकी आणि विन राणा यांच्याबरोबर काम  करण्याचा अनुभव मांडताना अस्लम खान म्हणाले, “या गाण्याला फक्त अँजेला आणि विनचीच गरज होतीया ट्रॅकवर त्यांनी खरोखर चांगली कामगिरी केली आहेत्यांच्यासमवेत काम करणं हा एक अद्भुत अनुभव होता.”
'फिटे मुहहे अस्लम खान यांचा सहव्वीसावे दिग्दर्शन आहेदिग्दर्शक म्हणून त्यांच्या यशाबद्दल आणि कॅमेरासमोर-मागे काम करण्याबद्दल आपल्याला काय वेगळे वाटते याबद्दल विचारले असता अस्लम खान म्हणतात की, “अधूरे अधूरे एक चार्टबस्टर होतेतसेचऑन-कॅमेरा आणि ऑफ-कॅमेरा बिटबद्दलदोन्ही अनुभव विलक्षण आहेतमला हे कळले कारण मी आता कॅमेर्याच्या मागे काम करत आहेमी स्वतअभिनेता असल्यामुळे दिग्दर्शकाने ज्या सर्व बारीकसारीक गोष्टी काळजी घ्याव्या त्या मला माहीत आहेत आणि त्या मी काळजी पूर्वक सांभाळतो. ” अखेरीस "शेवट चांगला तर सगळं काही चांगलं." म्हणत व्हिडिओ खूप आकर्षक झाला असल्याचे सांगितले.

Thursday, 12 September 2019

DIFFERENT STROKES! NEETU CHANDRA, PREETI JHANGIANI, PARVIN DABAS & TINA AHUJA INAUGURATE NOTED ARTIST SANJUKTA ARUN’S SHOW IN AID OF CPAA


As she sits by her window, the sea simply waves to her. Cresting on the soothing sound of the waves, Sanjukta Arun’s works captures the myriad moods of Nature on to the blank canvases, bringing to life, the brilliant blooms, the unstoppable waves, the green covers… Sanjukta captures the essence of life emerging from the sea’s love-play with the skyscrapers in her latest exhibition, Sangam, which also happens to be her 45th exhibition across India and the globe.

The inauguration of Sanjukta Arun’s show saw a bevy of celebrities and artists who walked in to cheer the noted artist and the children from CPAA. Actors Neetu Chandra, Preeti Jhangiani, Parvin Dabas and Tina Ahuja, Audiologist-Speech Therapist Devangi Dalal, Anita Peter of CPAA, lensman Pradeep Chandra, artists Padmanabh Bendre, Devyani Parikh, Madhusudan Kumar, Ami Patel and Amisha Mehta among others were spotted at the do. Children from CPAA, between the ages of 8 to 14, were involved in a unique workshop, prior to the inauguration, where Sanjukta Arun was seen guiding the brave-hearts on how to unleash their imagination on canvas through sketch and colours. It was a treat to watch the children at work, against a backdrop of 16 large format works by Sanjukta, created with multiple layers of brush strokes, knife work, stippling work and texture. Interestingly, the proceeds from Sangam will go towards the well-being of children from Cancer Patients Aid Association [CPAA].

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Piping Hot Resto Bar Hosts Superstar Govinda, Actress Tina Ahuja, Composer Gajendra Verma and Producer Hitendra Kapopara in ‘Milo Na Tum’s’ Media Interaction

 

Brand-new multi-specialty Resto Bar Piping Hot hosted actress Tina Ahuja and singer-composer Gajendra Verma, along with producer Hitendra Kapopara, the beloved Govinda, music video director Aman Prajapat, and others for the media interaction of the recomposition of the evergreen ‘Milo Na Tum’, featuring Superstar Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja in an alluring avatar opposite Gajendra Verma himself! Given the fantastic venue, the guests and press were plied with scrumptious snacks and welcome drinks amidst all the revelry.

With remakes taking over the music scene, it is now the strength of content and production quality that makes the vital difference. The latest music video remake on the block, 'Milo Na Tum' is from a diamond jubilee cult film ‘Heer Ranjha’ and the classy remake has an amazing story to tell. Produced by Hitendra Kapopara, ‘Milo Na Tum’ is recomposed and sung by Gajendra Verma. Shot in the beautifully scenic locales of the United Arab Emirates by eminent music video director Aman Prajapat, ‘Milo Na Tum’ was an enlightening experience for the team!

Having personally been there at the shoot location to support his daughter, proud father Govinda averred, “I was lucky to witness my daughter shoot so amazingly! She has put in a lot of effort with the entire team and the result shows.”
It must be good when the composer himself is on-loop! An ecstatic Gajendra Verma added, “I am in love with my own track, I have it on loop and shooting with such a talented actress Tina was nothing more than a dream.”

“Shooting in the middle of the desert has its shortcomings, but when you see people from different countries grooving to your track you start getting the vibe again,” said an overwhelmed Tina Ahuja.

Located at Vile Parle, Piping Hot Resto Bar was a remarkable choice for the venue, given that the place has dedicated chunks of its extensive menu to recreate dishes that our city is renowned for. Even as you choose from Indian, Pan Asian or Continental food, as true-blue Mumbaikars we understand if you are beckoned by the mouth-watering Mumbai Pav Bhaji Fondue, wow-wow Vada Pav Fondue or the non-vegetarian’s delight Kheema Pav Fondue!
Amidst some awesome food and celebration, Hitendra Kapopara has the final word! “The idea to give the song a different perspective, the audio is a superhit, I wanted the video to look as good, so I chose Dubai as the location. Gajendra is a rockstar and Tina is an explosion of talent. In today’s date, remakes are in and their impact is unparalleled.”

Monday, 9 September 2019

वरिष्ठ गायिका आशा भोसले ने अपने परिवार और प्रशंसकों के साथ दुबई में अपना ८६ वां जन्मदिन मनाया। विशेष रूप से उन्होंने १७ साल के अंतराल के बाद अपना जन्मदिन मनाया उनके जन्मदिन पर उनकी इच्छा के बारे में पूछे जाने पर उन्होंने कहा, "मैं चाहती हूँ कि दुनिया के सब गरीब अमीर बन जाएँ!" इसके संबंधित चित्र देखें।

Monday, 2 September 2019

राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार प्राप्त लेखक आबिद सुरती की पुस्तक, "सूफी - द इनविजिबल मैन ऑफ द अंडरवर्ल्ड" के नये
खंड का अनावरण प्रसिद्ध निर्देशक श्रीराम राघवन के  हाथो बांद्रा के टाईटलवेव्हस में किया गया। इस अवसर पर श्रीधर राघवन, ऐनी जैदी, राजश्री देशपांडे, अभिनेता गुरमीत चौधरी, अतुल कसबेकर भी उपस्थित थे।