मुश्किल - फियर बिहाइंड यु चे निर्माता रविंदर जीत दरिया यांची धमाकेदार पार्टी

निर्माता रविंदर जीत दरीया यांच्या 'मुश्किल-फियर बिहइंड यु' या चित्रपटाच्या रिलीज तारखेपूर्वीच मित्र आणि कुटुंबियांसाठी एक पार्टी आयोजित करण्यात आली होती. अंधेरी पश्चिम येथील प्रसिद्ध सॅटेलाईट द क्लब मध्ये ह्या पार्टीचे आयोजन करण्यात आले होते. चित्रपटातील कलाकार, क्रू आणि इतर अतिथी सेलिब्रिटी संगीताच्या तालावर नाचत आणि स्वादिष्ट पदार्थांचा आनंद घेत दिसले. निर्माते आणि ह्या पार्टीचे होस्ट रविंदर जीत दरीया, चित्रपटाचे मुख्य कलाकार  रजनिश दुग्गल आणि कुणाल रॉय कपूर यांच्यासह दिग्दर्शक राजीव एस रुईया हे सर्वात आधी पोहचले. यानंतर पूजा बिष्ट, नाझिया हुसेन, शफाक नाज, जोर्जिया अँन्ड्रियनि, कुरुष देबू, निकितिन धीर, नवराज हंस  यांनी आपली उपस्थिती नोंदवली.

योगायोगाने, याच वेळी या चित्रपटाच्या टीमने रोमँटिक गाणे 'नैना नैना' लाँच केले. हे गाणे गायले आहे नकुल छवछरिया आणि संगीतबद्ध केले आहे रवी चोप्रा यांनी. ह्या गाण्याचे चित्रीकरण बनारसच्या घाटांत झाले आहे. तसेच हे मधुर गाणे चित्रपटातील प्रेमात पडण्याचा प्रारंभीचा प्रवास दर्शवते.

बिग बॅट फिल्म्स बॅनरखाली निर्मित 'मुश्किल - फियर बिहइंड यु' हा चित्रपट चार मित्रांची कथा मांडतो जे एका प्रवेश बंद महालात प्रवेश करतात आणि त्यानंतर त्यांच्याबरोबर काय घडते त्यातून ते कसे बाहेर पडतात ती गोष्ट उलगडते. दिग्दर्शक राजीव एस रुईया आणि  निर्माता रविंदर जीत दारिया यांचा 'मुश्किल - फियर बिहइंड यु' हा चित्रपट संपूर्ण देशात ९ ऑगस्ट २०१९ रोजी प्रदर्शित होईल.

Audiologist-Speech Therapist Devangi Dalal featured in Jagruk Times

मशहूर गायिका व पद्मविभूषण आशा भोसले को 'स्वामीरत्न राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार , स्वप्निल जोशी और गीतकार श्री. एन. डी. महानोर को 'स्वामीभूषण राज्य स्तरीय पुरस्कार' से नवाज़ा गया।

श्री स्वामी समर्थ अन्नछत्र मंडळ (ट्रस्ट) अक्कलकोट के 32वें स्थापना दिवस और गुरु पूर्णिमा के मौके पर अक्कलकोट नरेश श्रीमंत विजयसिंहराजे भोसले की स्मृति में पहली बार स्वामीरत्न राष्ट्रीय, स्वामीभूषण राज्य स्तरीय और स्वामीसेवक जिला स्तरीय जैसे तीन पुरस्कारों का वितरण समारोह आयोजित किया गया। पहला स्वामीरत्न पुरस्कार पद्मविभूषण आशा भोसले को दिया गया, तो वहीं मराठी सिनेमा के लोकप्रिय अभिनेता स्वप्निल जोशी और वरिष्ठ कवि-गीतकार एन. डी. महानोर को स्वामीभूषण पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया। राष्ट्रीय स्वामीरत्न पुरस्कार के साथ पांच लाख रुपये, मानपत्र, स्मृति चिह्न, स्वामी के कृपावस्त्र, मूर्ती स्वरूप भी प्रदान किये गये। राज्य स्तरीय स्वामीभूषण पुरस्कार में 1 लाख 25 हज़ार रुपये, मानपत्र, स्मृति चिह्न, स्वामी के कृपावस्त्र, मूर्ती जैसी चीजों का समावेश है। लेखक -फिल्मकार अनुषा श्रीनिवासन अय्यर इनका सन्मान अर्पिताराजे अमोलराजे भोसले इनके हाथो किया गया। पद्मश्री पंडित हृदयनाथ मंगेशकर व राज्य गुप्तचर विभाग के‌ अप्पर महासंचालक अतुलचंद्र कुलकर्णी की अध्यक्षता में व अन्नछत्र मंडल के संस्थापक अध्यक्ष जन्मेजयराजे भोसले, प्रमुख कार्यकारी  अमोलराजे भोसले, ए. सिद्धाराम म्हेत्रे की उपस्थिति में ये पुरस्कार प्रदान किये गये। इस मौके पर व्यासपीठ पर जन्मेजयराजे भोसले, अमोलराजे भोसले, अलका भोसले, अर्पिता भोसले, पूर्व नगराध्यक्षा अनिता खोबरे, अनुषा अय्यर, आरती लिंगायत, कृषिभूषण विश्वासराव कचरे, अण्णा थोरात, बालासाहेब धाबेकर, महेश इंगले संतपराव शिंदे, अभय खोबरे, शामराव मोरे, अभय दिवाणजी, चंद्रकांत कापसे आदि उपस्थित थे। इस अवसर पर सभी गणमान्य लोगों ने श्री की प्रतिमा का पूजन व दीप प्रज्ज्वलित किया। इस मौके पर अलका भोसले ने आशा भोसले‌ का स्वागत किया।

आशा भोसले ने कहा, "अक्कलकोट नरेश श्रीमंत विजयसिंहराजे भोसले के स्मरणार्थ अक्कलकोट निवासी ब्रह्मांडनायक स्वामीरत्न राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार मेरे लिए पवित्र और प्रसाद की तरह है। मैं भाग्यशाली हूं कि श्री स्वामी समर्थ के पदस्पर्श से पुनीत हुई इस नगरी में पहली बार कदम रखते ही मुझे इतने भव्य पैमाने पर हुए समारोह में जन्मेजयराजे भोसले द्वारा राष्ट्रीय स्तर का पुरस्कार देकर मुझे सम्मानित किया गया। जन्मेजयराजे भोसले महान कार्य कर रहे हैं और उनका ये धार्मिक कार्य भविष्य में और भी बढ़ता ही जाएगा।" इस तरह ही बातें करते हुए आशा भोसले ने अपने जीवन और अपने द्वारा गाए गये गानों के किस्से भी सुनाए। साथ ही उन्होंने वरिष्ठ कवि महानोर, अभिनेता स्वप्निल जोशी, हृदयनाथ मंगेशकर के कार्यों की भी ख़ूब प्रशंसा की और पुरानी यादों को ताज़ा किया। इसी के साथ ही उन्होंने‌ जीवन के संघर्षों की भी बात की। आशा भोसले ने इंटरव्यू लेनेवाले सुधीर गाडगील द्वारा किये गये सवालों का खुलकर जवाब दिया। इस मौके पर उन्होंने भाव गीत भी गाया।

राज्य स्तरीय पुरस्कारार्थी एन. डी. महानोर ने कहा, "अन्नछत्र मंडल के  अध्यक्ष जन्मेजयराजे भोसले ने ये प्रतिष्ठित पुरस्कार देकर मुझे अपना स्वामी रूपी आशीर्वाद दिया है। श्रीक्षेत्र अक्कलकोट की 'मिट्टी का टिला मेरे खेतों के टिले में घुलमिल जाएगा', ये कहकर मंगेशकर परिवार द्वारा रचित गाने की जानकारी देते हुए उनके द्वारा रची गई कविता का उल्लेख उन्होंने अपने भाषण में किया। मंगेशकर परिवार का योगदान और जन्मेजयराजे भोसले द्वारा दिये गये इस पुरस्कार को मैं कभी भी भुला नहीं पाऊंगा।"

फ़िल्म‌ अभिनेता स्वप्निल जोशी ने इस मौके पर कहा, "अन्नछत्र मंडल के अध्यक्ष जन्मेजयराजे भोसले द्वारा 'स्वामी का पुरस्कार' देकर मुझे सम्मानित किया है, वो मेरे लिए किसी आशीर्वाद से कम नहीं है। मेरे माता-पिता  का कहना है कि ये पुरस्कार स्वामी के प्रसाद के बराबर है। स्वामी की कृपा के चलते ही मैंने जीवन में कामयाबी हासिल की है। सबसे अहम बात ये है कि आशा भोसले जी और वरिष्ठ कवि एन. डी. महानोर जैसी नामचीन हस्तियों के सानिध्य में मुझे भी ये पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया। आज इस मंच पर मंगेशकर परिवार भी मौजूद है, जिनके द्वारा आज तक स्वरबद्ध किये गये हर गाने का मैं फ़ैन हूं।" 

अब तक 4000 लोगों का इंटरव्यू ले चुके सुधीर गाडगील को इस समारोह के दौरान सचिव शामराव मोरे के हाथों से सम्मानित किया गया। इस मौके पर हिरकणी संस्था की ओर से भी आशा भोसले को सम्मानित किया गया।

गणेश-करे पाटील ने पुरस्कार में मिली 11,000 रुपये की राशि में ख़ुद अपनी तरफ़ से 11,000 रुपये की राशि जोड़कर कुल 22,000 रुपये की नकद राशि अन्नछत्र मंडल को अन्नदान की रकम के तौर पर जन्मेजयराजे भोसले को सुपुर्द की। स्वामीसेवक जिला स्तरीय पुरस्कार गणेश चिवटे (श्रीमरा प्रतिष्ठान, करमाला), गणेश करे-पाटील (यश कल्याणी ग्रामीण सेवाभावी संस्था, करमाला), हिंदुराव गोरे रॉबिनहुड आर्मी के प्रमुख (सोलापुर) अनु व प्रसाद मोहिते प्रार्थना फाउंडेशन (सोलापुर), नानासाहेब कदम बार्शी को पुरस्कार, स्मृति चिह्न, नकद रकम देकर सभी मान्यवरों को सम्मानित किया गया। कार्यक्रम के सूत्र संचालन और अन्नछत्र मंडल द्वारा विश्लेषणात्मक इंटरव्यू की ज़िम्मेदारी सुधीर गाडगील को सौंपी गई थी, तो वहीं श्वेता हुल्ले ने इस मौके पर सभी का आभार जताया।

अन्नछत्र मंडल के संस्थापक अध्यक्ष जन्मेजयराजे भोसले ने‌ कहा, "श्री स्वामी समर्थ अन्नछत्र मंडल (ट्रस्ट) अक्कलकोट के 32वें स्थापना दिन और गुरू पूर्णिमा के उत्सवी मौके पर  अक्कलकोट नरेश श्रीमंत विजयसिंहराजे भोसले के स्मरणार्थ पहली बार स्वामीरत्न राष्ट्रीय, स्वामीभूषण राज्य स्तरीय और स्वामीसेवक जिला स्तरीय संबंधित पुरस्कार समारोह में पद्मविभूषण आशा भोसले, मराठी सिनेमा के जाने-माने अभिनेता स्वप्निल जोशी  और वरिष्ठ कवि-गीतकार एन. डी. महानोर जैसी प्रतिष्ठित हस्तियों को सम्मानित करने का अवसर हमें मिला है। हम इस बात को लेकर भी कृत‌ज्ञ हैं कि इस समारोह की अध्यक्षता पद्मश्री पंडित हृदयनाथ मंगेशकर व राज्य गुप्तचर विभाग के अप्पर महासंचालक अतुलचंद्र कुलकर्णी जैसे दिग्गज कर रहे हैं।"

इस मौके पर अन्नछत्र मंडल को आईएसओ मानांकन व आईएसओ प्रमाणपत्र मान्यवरों के हाथों से जन्मेजयराजे भोसले और अमोलराजे भोसले को प्रदान किया गया। इस मौके पर संजय राऊल, लाला राठौड, राजशेखर लिंबीतोटे, अशोक किणीकर, लक्ष्मण पाटील, संतोष भोसले, संदीप फुगे-पाटील, डॉ. हरीश अफज़लपुर, एडवोकेट नितिन हबीब, पी. एन. कलप्पा पुजारी, पी. एन. विजय जाधव, दिलीप सिद्धे, डॉ. अंधारे, डॉ. दामा, भीमराव साठे, शिरीष मावले, प्रवीण देशमुख, राजू नवले, संजय गोंडाल, गणेश भोसले, शीतल फुटाणे, मनोज निकम, सनी सोनटक्के, गोविंदराव शिंदे,  प्रसाद हुल्ले, दत्ता माने, प्रशांत शिंदे, शरद भोसले, राजेंद्र पवार, महांतेश स्वामी, मंडल के कार्यकर्ता, कर्मचारी आदि उपस्थित थे। 

Rohit Verma to represent India with rainbow of woven cultural colours at India Day Parade, Atlanta – IACA Festival of India

It is not always that the tri-colour manifests itself to accommodate the myriad hues of the rainbow at its resplendent best. But when it does, you can be sure it spells inclusiveness and acceptance of sheer talent!

In this case, the talent we refer to is the amazing designer Rohit Verma who is doing India proud by walking the India Day Parade at Atlanta this August.

Verma, known for the classy Indianness in designs, will be displaying his amazing collection at the IACA Festival of India at Atlanta as well. He declares, "I am excited to be at the illustrious IACA Festival of India. Taking my Indian flag to Atlanta while representing my Indian culture and art gives me immense pleasure. A special thanks to Kamleshji who invited me and the entire team of IACA.”

Speaking about the collection, Verma reveals, “I’ve used different Indian fabrics such as hand-woven Khadi and cotton to represent the true essence of India on the runway. The collection will portray my emotions for India.”
Exults Verma, “It’s a great honour to be representing India at the India Day Parade. Jai Hind!”

Sudesh Bhosale pays tribute to Kalyanji-Anandji’s Immortal Melodies at Geeton ka Karwan

On Friday, singer Sudesh Bhosale sang unforgettable compositions of music composer Kalyanji-Anandji at Geeton ka Karwaan, a musical evening dedicated to the magical duo. Held at the Shanmukhananda hall, Padmashree Anandji Bhai was in attendance to take the audience back to some spectacular moments of the duo’s thrilling musical journey, at the event.
Sudesh Bhosale belted out some of Kalyanji-Anandji’s popular numbers like Apni Toh Jaise Taise, Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, Yaari Hai Imaan Mera, Salaam-E-Ishq Meri Jaan, Rafta Rafta Dekho Aankh Meri Ladi Hai, Khaike Paan, Mere Angange Mein, Jeevan Se Bhari Teri Aakhein, Neend Na Mujhko Aaye et al. Reminisced an emotional Sudesh Bhosale, “Kalyanji-Anandji will always hold a special place in my heart! Career-wise, I owe them a lot. They would always encourage me to sing in different voices.”

Sudesh Bhosale added, “The best thing about them is that despite being towering personalities and being on the filmy circuit, they have always been very humble. Even today, when I visit Anandji’s place it’s without any formality, I just drop in and he makes me feel at home! Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan) used to perform a lot of live shows back in the 90’s and his shows were always conducted by Kalyanji-Anandji’s orchestra.” 

Continues Sudesh Bhosale, “Whenever Amitji used to perform, I used to accompany Kalyanji-Anandji for his shows. That’s how I became close to Amitji because we used to travel a lot together and even go for picnics. I’m elated that Anandji was here today to watch me pay a tribute to him and the late Kalyanji.”

Lalit Pandit, Eijaz Khan, Shafaq Naaz, Vibhu Agarwal, Deepika Singh among others at the First Look Unveiling of Ullu’s Halala

Ullu a popular streaming platform, is all set to engage you with yet another series, Halala, showcasing the issues stemming post Triple Talaq faced by women in the Muslim communities. Halala is presented by Ullu, helmed by Producer-Filmmaker-Entrepreneur Vibhu Agarwal, in association with Falguni Shah’s Dreamzz Images Studio and is directed by Deepak Pandey. Lalit Pandit graced the unveiling as the Chief Guest amongst actors Eijaz Khan, Shafaq Naaz, Deepika Singh, Yatin Karyekar, Prithvi Zutshi, Ravi Bhatia, Rushad Rana, Presenters Vibhu Agarwal and Falguni Shah and Director Deepak Pandey.

After Ishq Subhan Allah turning out to be one of the most popular television shows, Phir Usi Mod Par, Code Blue and a new wave of nationally and internationally acclaimed films and series throwing light on the plight of Muslim women in the country, around Asia, also including the Muslim dominated regions, Halala showcases the issues arising after a Muslim woman has been given Triple Talaq. After the pronouncement of talaq thrice, the woman is deemed haram i.e. unlawful, and is therefore prohibited for the husband. And not just this, the barbarous practice of Nikah Halala is an Islamic Law requiring a woman to marry and sleep with another man in order to return to her first husband!

Revolving around a couple’s compromise on love, a fearless woman’s journey and the fight within her and the society, Halala’s casting was an intricate process that concluded with veteran and the young talent alike, all set to portray their acting skills, all over again, on the new medium and thriving platform. Ullu’s Halala has a stellar cast of Deepika Singh of Diya Aur Bati Hum fame, Ravi Bhatia known for his stint in Jodha Akbar, Chidia Ghar’s Shafaq Naaz and Eijaz Khan of Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey fame. Saving the best for the last, Ullu’s Halala has the popular and talented actress-dancer Neelima Azeem who essays the role of a mother in the show, Shafaq is set to play the show’s lead while Ravi and Eijaz will play her husbands and Deepika will portray the role of a lawyer in the awaited series.

Having a nominal subscription fee of just Rs. 36 for an entire year, Ullu allows its customers to watch a wide variety of web-series, movies and exclusive Ullu shows. Be it drama, horror, suspense, thriller or comedy, Ullu has it all! Allowing the users to access great original and syndicated content, round the clock and wherever they may be located, Ullu’s exclusive content library comprises of original features, shorts and documentaries, multi-lingual content, songs, audio listings et al. Letting its users to download their video content to experience on-the-go without an internet connection, the Ullu application is available on iOS on the App Store and Android on the Google Play Store.

Mushkil - Fear Behind You Song Launch With Rajniesh Duggall, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Ravinder Jeet Dariya, Rajiv S Ruia, Mohammed Irfan & Others

The song launch of the film Mushkil – Fear Behind You, held at The View, Andheri West, saw Producer Ravinder Jeet Dariya, Director Rajiv S Ruia, actors Rajniesh Duggall, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Pooja Bisht, Nazia Hussain and Shafaq Naaz, Singer Mohammed Irfan, Music Directors Vardan Singh-Ravi Chopra & Lyricist Anjaan Sagri in attendance. The event witnessed the release of the film’s first song - Ik Siwa Tere crooned by Mohammed Irfan and set to music by Vardan Singh. The song launch was followed by a press conference with the cast and crew. 

Directed by Rajiv S Ruia and produced by Ravinder Jeet Dariya under the banner Big Bat Films, Mushkil – Fear Behind You is the story of four friends who end up at a forbidden castle! 

Says producer Ravinder Jeet Dariya, “Mushkil is a no-expense spared effort! We have shot the film across Greece, Europe and Benares. Director Rajiv S Ruia and the cast have done an amazing job.”

Speaking about the movie, Rajniesh Duggall adds, “The character is very intriguing; the canvas colourful! When the story was narrated to me, I was immediately hooked on.”

Avers Kunaal Roy Kapur, “Mushkil has given me the chance to perform in songs - an experience I have never had and may be never will. I loved every moment of it.” 

Director Rajiv S Ruia expresses, “Mushkil is a blend of the old school and the modern world through the eyes of the protagonists. Its USP is the strength of performance by the actors, the VFX, the haunting melodies, the mellifluous vocals and, of course, our producer who stands by us at all times.”

Do watch out for Mushkil - Fear Behind You which is all set for nationwide release on 9th August, 2019.

Ullu, a popular streaming platform, recently launched its latest offering, #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood, showcasing the tale of an unspoken, unrequited love, and its truth behind the shiny façade luring millions worldwide!

#MeToo Wolf of Bollywood is presented by Ullu, helmed by Producer-Filmmaker-Entrepreneur Vibhu Agarwal, in association with Falguni Shah’s Dreamzz Images Studio and is directed by Deepak Pandey.

A moment that would eventually storm the whole nation, #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood revolves around the protagonist Karan Mathur’s life where he feels the guilt of the sad demise of an unknown starlet named Suvarna Pashte AKA Sana, who kills herself trying to tell Karan about her sexual harassment. His marriage to Avantika Sharma and her family of city’s influential socialites, shatters as he takes it upon himself to avenge Sana’s suicide. However, the big question remains that why would a calculative, sharp investment banker risk his personal and professional life, for a girl who was merely a part of his friends’ group. From a shady producer’s office, where girls perform a striptease show with music for a film role, the series forwards to workshops where astounding physical abuse in art’s name tends to be usual in the realm of theatre. Followed by glamorous parties where there is no dearth of drugs and alcohol, Karan Mathur navigates through it all, determined to catch the wrong-doer risking being caught and jailed, or worse, ending up getting killed by Sana’s perpetrators.

Ullu’s #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood has a stellar cast of Vivan Bhathena of Dangal and Judwaa 2 fame, versatile actor Amit Behl of Lakshya and Shivaay fame, Ridheema Tiwari known for her stint in Do Dil Ek Jaan and Sasural Genda Phool, actor-dancer Ana Ilmi, actor-model Aanaya Bhaanndari, Miss Asia Bikini Gehana Vasisth, Sikander Kharbanda of Kasautii Zindagii Kay fame, veteran Marathi actor Savita Malpekar, Splitsvilla participant Isha Anand Sharma of Kundali Bhagya fame. Besides Vibhu Agarwal, the entire star-cast made their presence felt at the launch.

“After the tremendous response to Halala and Panchali, we are back with #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood. People of today’s era are smart. They have begun to grasp the aspects of content as they try to relate to it. Ullu’s scripts are made in accordance to modern thought processes and the way today’s people interact,” averred Vibhu Agarwal, the man behind the Ullu App.

“People, from small villages and towns, come to the city to try their luck in Bollywood. But, they never reach Bollywood. What #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood portrays is how people are taken advantage of in Bollywood. The show is aptly titled. Vibhuji and I were clear from the very start that we want to empower women. And personally, I stand for and by the #MeToo movement. For me, it is a very important movement and so is this project," added Vivan Bhathena who portrays the protagonist.

Ullu allows its customers to watch a wide variety of web-series, movies and exclusive Ullu shows. Be it drama, horror, suspense, thriller or comedy, Ullu has it all! Allowing the users to access great original and syndicated content, round the clock and wherever they may be located, Ullu’s exclusive content library comprises of original web-series and features, short films, multi-lingual content, songs et al. Letting its users to download their video content to experience on-the-go without an internet connection, the Ullu application is available on iOS on the App Store and Android on the Google Play Store.

Mushkil, Fear Behind You First Look Trailer Out!

Trailer Link:

 https://youtu.be/BBeS9XYr1fs  

Directed by Rajiv S Ruia and produced by Ravindra Jeet Dariya - Mushkil, Fear Behind You dropped its official trailer on 12th July, 2019 starring Rajniesh Duggal, Kunal Roy Kapoor, Nazia Hussain and Pooja Bisht in the lead roles. The first look of the film gives a glimpse of a romantic horror film against a scary backdrop.

It's believed that good has always ended evil and Mushkil, Fear Behind You is sure to prove the Triumph of Good in the universe. While the trailer gives out an essences of the storyline, the film is sure to frighten the audience with its HD EFFECTS and shrilling Sound Quality with pathbreaking VFX .The story revolves around 4 friends who end up at the forbidden castle.
A castle they should not have entered.
Producer Ravinder Jeet Dariya and Director Rajiv S Ruia with Big Fat Films have together curated  a film that speaks about doing the right things and have penned nuances of entertainment to ensure cutting edge drama.

Speaking about film, Ravinder Jeet Dariya producer of the film shares “There always have been an audience for good a horror movie, we have tried to make a film which fills the gap and brings in the true horror elements with the right set of VFX and storyline in Indian film industry”

Sharing his excitement, Kunal Roy Kapoor' shares " Get set to be amazed as we bring to you the film which will surely give you sleepless nights "

Sharing his excitement, Rajniesh Duggal shares " I have always loved to work on unique storylines and new concepts, we all have really given our best to ensure an amazing experience to our audience.

Anupriya Goenka’s Unprofessional Behaviour Irks Ullu, Producer Pays For Her Non Co-operation

Actor Anupriya Goenka’s unprofessional behaviour has made her producers Dreamzz Images and Ullu pay dearly in the case of the web series, Panchali, as she refused to allocate a predetermined time for promotional activities for the media, thereby failing the contract clause for Panchali, produced by Ullu.

Panchali, based on an age-old tradition in which multiple men in the house are married to one wife, is a prevalent practice of some areas in India. While one could blame the social and economic reasons for this backward tradition to survive in today’s age and time, Ullu’s Panchali is a very unique story of a very distinct woman. A woman who chose her path on her own decree. Going ahead to commence a peaceful, yet offbeat family household with four husbands and a child is never an easy task. It is often unheard of!

Actor Anupriya Goenka shot to fame with an e-commerce store advertisement where she portrayed a lesbian. It is touted to be the first ever lesbian commercial, following which she went on to star in Padmaavat. Informing Anupriya’s management on the non-release of her payment on the grounds of not promoting Panchali on her social media, an Ullu spokesperson averred, “An actor has to promote a film before the time of release and has to stay put on the promotion till the initial period of the project going online. She has not been supportive to promote this film even for one instance."

Due to this unprofessional behavior by Anupriya, the OTT platform had to delay Panchali's release a number of times causing constant rescheduling and postponement.”

Her management had time and again promised on Anupriya’s committment on promoting, but after the third time, Ullu realized its ill-effect on their revenue stream. They sent a letter to the production house and the production house in turn approached CINTAA. After offering to promote the show but not the OTT, which the makers consented to, Anupriya Goenka went back on her words.

Falguni Shah of Dreamzz Images averred, “I being, a producer, have done more than everything which was in my control. But Anupriya Goenka, is not fulfilling her duties as an artiste or as a professional. As this conversation was happening between us and her manager, I even mailed the detailed conversation to Anupriya personally but till date I did not get any revert from her.”

When contacted Amit Behl, Sr. Joint Secretary, CINTAA’s Jt. Dispute Committee, said, “Yes, the producers did come to us. We asked them to approach the association. They did and got in touch with us. We wanted to have a joint meeting of the actor, the producer and the OTT platform CEO, but it is rather unfortunate that Anupriya Goenka has still not given a time for the meeting.”

Producer-Filmmaker-Entrepreneur Vibhu Agarwal and the man behind the Ullu app added, “We waited long for this and then finally released the show. The channel won't be releasing the part payment for this project to the production house due to the actor’s unprofessional behaviour.”

Panchali, a fairytale set against the real world of greed, jealousy and violence, is all set for an international release with Ullu, Allowing the users to access great original and syndicated content, round the clock and wherever they may be located, Ullu’s exclusive content library comprises of original features, shorts and documentaries, multi-lingual content, songs, audio listings et al. Letting its users to download their video content to experience on-the-go without an internet connection, the Ullu application is available on iOS on the App Store and Android on the Google Play Store.

Daler Mehndi-Usmaan Khan catch up over dinner, get musical!

Daler Mehndi visited actor-composer  Usmaan Khan's home foe a sumptuous dinner. Daler Mehndi rendered his vocals to Usmaan Khan's musical foray as composer with  Gabru Gang, an interesting film by director Sameer Khan on  kite-flying, a sport that is not acknowledged as a sport. A heartwarming story of hi-flying lads from Punjab to whom kite-flying is their life, 

Says he, "I could think of no one except Daler paji. And he has done full justice to the song. I am very thankful to director Sameer Khan for his faith in me."

Daler Mehndi returns the compliment, stating it was the power of the composition of Usmaan Khan and the lyrics by Sameer Anjaan that helped him infuse life into it. "It is a beautiful composition by a beautiful person. Hats off to Usmaan Khan!"

Gabru Gang is produced by Ashok Goenka and Arti Puri under the banner Om Suraj Films and  Amritsar Talkies.

Proud Audiologist-Speech Therapist Devangi Dalal with student Sagar Patil who was felicitatedat the Bharat Prerna Awards and Shoorveer Awards held recently at Bombay Stock Exchange!

Josh Foundation gives an overwhelming performance at Dhadkan an event for specially abled children

Dhadkan, a programme organized by the Rotary Club of Bombay West, focused on breaking the stereotypes that surround disability. Aptly subtitled ‘Specially Abled Miracle’, over 400 specially abled kids across various institutions attended the programme. More than a 100 children also performed in the talent hunt and the fashion show held at Mukesh Patel Auditorium. JOSH Foundation, helmed by Dr. Jayant Gandhi and Audiologist-Speech Therapist Devangi Dalal, ensured that their foundation’s kids also participated in the performance with an emotional tribute to the Pulwama attack victims. Devangi Dalal averred, “We want people to realize that these children are not helpless. Their physical condition is not a barrier to fulfilling their dreams!”

After all, the joy and smiles on the faces of these specially abled children make us question the definition of society’s misconception of ‘disabled’ label.

Music Icon Asha Bhosle To Be Felicitated With First Swami Ratna Award, Swwapnil Joshi, N. D. Manohar with Swami Bhushan Awards

The 32nd foundation day of the Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust (Akkalkot) is to be celebrated along with the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima on July 16. In the memory of the late Akkalkot King Shrimant Vijaysinhraje Bhosale, the Trust will organize the first Annual Swami Ratna, Swami Bhushan and Swami Sevak Awards. At the said ceremony, beloved music icon Padma Vibhushan Asha Bhosle will be awarded the first Swami Ratna National Award 2019 and honoured with a cash prize of Rs.5 lakh. Marathi superstar Swwapnil Joshi and well-known poet/lyricist Shri N. D. Manohar will also be felicitated with the Swami Bhushan State Awards 2019, receiving cash prizes of Rs 1.25 lakh each. The announcement of the First Swami Ratna Award to Asha Bhosle by the Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust, Akkalkot, was made at Prabhu Kunj, in presence of Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Shri Janmejayraje Vijaysinhraje Bhosale, Shri Amolraje Janmejayraje Bhosale, Adinath Mangeshkar, Sudhir Gadgil, Krishna Mangeshkar and the media fraternity. 

Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust was established on July 29, 1988, on the occasion of Guru Purnima. And hence the occasion has always held a special meaning for the Trust. As a result, the Trust has always celebrated its foundation day on the occasion of Guru Purnima, with grand joint celebrations that is famous in Maharashtra. Thousands of devotees from adjoining villages are expected to participate in the festivities.

The Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust will celebrate the 32nd foundation day with a myriad of religious and cultural programmes planned from July 6-15, 2019. This is the 20th year of the programme.

All the devotees participating in the festivities will be provided with Maha Prasad twice a day, at no cost. Every day nearly 15-20 thousand devotees will eat the Maha Prasad. For the comfort of the out-station devotees, various kinds of inns, hotels, etc. offering non-A.C., A.C., suite, deluxe and V.I.P. suite stay options have been built, which have also contributed to the development of Akkalkot city. Setting up pipelines spreading out eight km. from its own well, the Trust has been providing the city with 10 lakh litres of water every day for eight months, to combat the scarcity of water. All this work has been carried out for the benefit of the poor and down-trodden. The Trust is always ready to lend a helping hand to those affected by earthquakes, famines, floods, etc., through their various programmes. For bringing the Swami Maharaj closer to his devotees, the Trust ensures his palki (carriage) is on the move in the state for eight months of the year. 

Every year on the occasion of Guru Purnima and the Trust’s foundation day ceremony, ten days of festivities are held with religious and cultural activities. In 2019, for the first time, on July 15  (on Guru Purnima) at 6 pm the first Swami awards will be held.

The celebrations will be held in the auspicious presence of Padmashri Pandit Hridyanath Mangeshkar and Yatinji Shaha, and under the guidance of Shri Janmejayraje Vijaysinhraje Bhosale.

In the last 31 years, the Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust has carried out the Swami’s wishes of providing nourishment to one and all. Born in a premier royal family, Shri Janmejayraje Vijaysinhraje Bhosale has established this Trust in the name of his Guru, Guru Swami Samarth Maharaj. Under his mentorship, the Trust has grown from strength to strength and carries out various activities for the progress and development of the place and its people. As of now, a 5-storey building is being constructed at the cost of Rs. 50 crore to house the dining halls, among other planned development. The Trust believes it’s the Swami Samarth Maharaj’s blessings that it has been able to carry out its activities untiringly.

This press council included Pandit Hridyanath Mangeshkar, Award Council President Shri Janmejayraje Vijaysinhraje Bhosale, Council in-charge Shri Amolraje Janmejayraje Bhosale, Shri Abhay Khobre, Shri Lala Rathod, Shri Sudhir ji Gadgil, Shrimati Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Co-ordinator and Prashant Khobre among others.

More Accolades for Saare Sapne Apne Hain

Having won a standing ovation at Entr’2 Marches, Cannes, Saare Sapne Apne Hain has traveled the world over to over 60 distinguished film festivals worldwide, winning appreciation and accolades and winning over hearts wherever it went. And recently, Vedant won the Best Child Actor Award, Filmmaker Anusha Srinivasan Iyer won the Best Woman Director Award, while Saare Sapne Apne Hain won the Best Short Film Award at the Cotton City International Awards held at PL Deshpande Auditorium, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi.

Saare Sapne Apne Hain is about the journey of a mute boy Raju who works in a tea-stall as a helper boy and uses his tip to feed a poor, little child over his own dreams. After all, he has already lived the world is in his dreams!