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Mumbai - It is time for joyous dances, mehendi and celebration on COLORS show, Balika Vadhu. After going through an hurtful experience because of her divorce with Jagya, happy times are back in Anandi and her family’s life as she is now all set to get engaged to her ideal man, Shiv Raj Shekhar who has been with her and supported her through several ups and down including the death of her mother. With the family members of both sides excited about the impending nuptials, it is going to be celebrations galore on Balika Vadhu. Joining in the celebrations is Giaa Manek who was last seen on COLORS show, Jhalak Dikkhala Jaa.. After giving some splendid performances on JDJ, Gia and her partner and friend Nishant gave a magical performance at Anandi and Shiv’s enagagement. Draped in dark pink saree, Giaa showed off some of her famous dance moves on the popular song Morni Bagama Bole. Dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire, both of them along with other dancers performed to Kacchi Ghodi and...

Mumbai - Its victory time for Armaan Malik son of well known Music Director Daboo Malik. Many Bollywood celebrities are the witnesses of Armaan Malik victory at CASCADE 2012 inter collegiate competition. Boman Irani comes first and appreciates his love toward the Music. He was seen glued to the voice of Armaan Malik. Music Lover Boman Irani said, “He has very excellent voice which I have never heard before. It’s good to see a fabulous performance at this age.” Bollywood Actor Sharman Joshi was seen enjoying his song which steals his heart. He said, “Armaan has very unique. I will never forget this great full moment.” The Bollywood music director Daboo Malik and his wife were seen praising their son. The Bollywood stars showered the blessings to Armaan and wished him a great future.

मुंबई। आने वाली फिल्म 'हिम्मतवाला' का मुहूर्त शाट्स का यू ट्यूब पर सीधा प्रसारण किया जाएगा लेकिन फिल्म के निर्देशक साजिद खान का कहना है कि यह प्रचार का कोई तरीका नहीं है और वह तो सिर्फ अपने दर्शकों को मुहूर्त में शामिल करने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं. खान ने बताया, "हम फिल्म की स्क्रीनिंग का यू ट्यूब पर सीधा प्रसारण करेंगे, लेकिन यह कोई समारोह नहीं है. यह मुहूर्त का अवसर है, जिसे दर्शकों को सीधा दिखाया जाएगा."

मुंबई। राष्ट्रीय राजधानी दिल्ली में पहली बार इंटरनेशनल फिल्म फेस्टिवल का आयोजन किया जा रहा है। दिल्ली में पहली बार 21 दिसम्बर से 27 दिसम्बर के मध्य दिल्ली इंटरनेशनल फिल्म फेस्टिवल (डीआईएफएफ) का आयोजन सीरी फोर्ट ऑडिटोरियम एवं एनडीएमसी कंन्वेशन सेंटर में किया जाएगा। फ्रांस, ब्राजील, इजरायल और ब्रिटेन समेत 70 देशों की 150 से अधिक फिल्मों का प्रदर्शन हफ्ते भर चलने वाले इस महोत्सव में किया जाएगा।

The late Rajesh Khanna’s ‘lady love’ Anita Advani, who reportedly had a long-standing live-in relationship with the megastar at his Bandra bungalow Aashirwad, is extremely upset, hearing the buzz about the latemegastar’s bungalow being renamed Vardaan. “If the rumours are true, it would hurt Kakaji’s (Rajesh Khanna’s) soul,” quipped Anita Advani, adding that “Aashirwad is synonymous with Rajesh Khanna”. She particularly found the name-change talks upsetting, as she said, the name Aashirwad was given to the bungalow by Rajesh Khanna’s father. “Kakaji used to fondly remember and tell me how the bungalow was named Aashirwad. When they were looking for a new name for the bungalow, his father had thought for a long time and then suggested the name Aashirwad. Kakaji has mentioned that his father said, ‘You’ll be a star and people will write letters and fan mail to you. Whenever they write your name on the letters, they will write the words – Rajesh Khanna Aashirwad. So in a way, they ...

झी मराठी वाहिनीवर 'अजूनही चांदरात आहे...' ही रोमॅण्टिक थ्रिलर मालिका २७ ऑगस्टपासून आपल्या भेटीला येत आहे. निर्माता-दिग्दर्शक-अभिनेता असलेले केदार शिंदे ही मालिका दिग्दर्शित करत आहे. 'अजूनही चांदरात आहे...' या मालिकेची कथा रेवा आणि अनय या दाम्पत्याच्या निरागस आणि बावन्नकशी प्रेमाभोवती गुंफण्यात आली आहे. या दोघांच्या प्रेमावर भूतकाळाच्या सावल्या, परावलौकिक घटनांची पडछाया पडते. मात्र यातून जिद्दीने मार्ग काढत रेवा आणि अनय प्रत्येक नातेसंबंध कसे जोपासतात याची ही रंजक रोचक कथा आहे. या मालिकेची पटकथा केदार शिंदेंचा भाऊ ओंकार शिंदे यांनी लिहिली आहे. या मालिकेच्या निमित्ताने केदार शिंदे ब-याच मोठ्या कालावधीनंतर मालिकेच्या दिग्दर्शनाकडे वळले आहे. या मालिकेत उदय टिकेकर, प्रिया बेर्डे, नेहा गद्रे, अतुल तोडणकर असे अनेक आघाडीचे कलाकार विविध भूमिका साकारणार आहेत. 'मन उधाण वा-याचे' मालिकेनंतर अभिनेत्री नेहा गद्रेची ही दुसरी मालिका आहे.

Television superstar Ram Kapoor is the heartthrob of millions. But what the Bade Achhe Lagte Hain actor is super excited about these days is a film he has just signed! Ram is doing a movie which will have a couple of short stories, one of which will be directed by filmmaker Mira Nair; acclaimed for movies such as Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake. “I have been a huge admirer of Mira Nair’s work for as long as I can remember and it truly is a dream come true to be working with her again after Monsoon Wedding,” says Ram. The actor who spends most of his time shuttling between studios to match grueling schedules of his leading daily soap with select movies that he portrays key roles in, is scheduled to begin shooting with Nair this week itself. For the record, Nair has directed ten narrative feature films as well as several short films and documentaries. Her work has been recognized by the Cannes Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival, the Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes, among o...

Salman entering the sets of jalak dikhla ja on a cycle

Sahara launched his new News Channel in Maharashtra and Gujarat in Hindi Language. Bollywood Star Veena Malik invited at the most auspicious moment of Sahara by Sahara group head Subrata Roy for their launch of new News channel. She was felicitate by Sahara Group head Subrata Roy. Veena Said, “I feel very pleasure that Sahara group president subrata Roy invited me as a guest of this auspicious event. Media play a very important role in our society and I am very lucky to be a part of it.” Sahara Group Head Subrata Roy praises veena’s and  said, “Today is a very a big day for me as it’s a launch of my new News Channel and its feel great that Veena Malik the super actress is being the part of it.” Veena was seen sharing platform with Bollywood singer Anu Malik, Sport Minister Ajay Makan, LJP President Ram Vilas Paswan and RJD president Laloo Prasad Yadav. RJD President Laloo Prasad Yadav who was present at the event said, “Veena is a wonderful actor she portray herse...

कपटांपासून 'बनगरवाडी'पर्यंत आपल्या अभियनसार्मथ्याने चित्रपटसृष्टी समृद्ध करणार्‍या गोपाळ मांढरे ऊर्फ चंद्रकांत यांची जन्मशताब्दी सुरू झाली आहे. चित्रकलेच्या क्षेत्रात ज्याला 'कोल्हापूर स्कूल'म्हणतात त्यातही त्यांचे नाव अग्रभागी आहे. ज्या काळात चित्रपटाकडे वाईट नजरेने पाहिले जायचे त्या काळात चंद्रकांत यांनी आपल्या निर्मळ चारित्र्याने, गुरुनिष्ठेने, अभिनयाने नाव मिळविले. बाबुराव पेंटर, बाबा गजबर यांना ते गुरुस्थानी मानत. चित्रतपस्वी भालजी पेंढारकर यांनी 'चंद्रकांत'हे नाव दिले. सावकारी पाश, शेजारी, छत्रपती शिवाजी अशी त्या काळातल्या चित्रपटांची नावे जरी घेतली तरी ती संस्कारक्षम पिढी डोळ्यापुढे उभी राहते. राजर्षी शाहू छत्रपतींच्या दूरदृष्टीने कोल्हापूरचे 'कलापूर'झाले याची कृतज्ञ जाणीव चंद्रकांतांनी आयुष्यभर सांभाळली. स्वत:च कलादालन उभे केले. स्वत:च्या राहत्या घरासह कलाकृतीदेखील राज्यशासनाच्या स्वाधीन करणारा महाराष्ट्रातला हा थोर कलावंत म्हणजे मराठी संस्कृतीचा मानदंड आहे. आपल्याला जे पुरस्कार मिळाले त्यातूनच आपल्या उत्तर आयुष्यात कलावंतांना पुरस्कार देणारा ...

It's been 65 years since our freedom fighters brought us independence. However, even today, we celebrate in a sombre mood and partake in the festivities halfheartedly. Breaking this tradition and encouraging proud Indians to celebrate Independence Day with a smile on their faces as COLORS presents 'Comedy ka Jashn - Hasne ki Azaadi' to showcase a dance and comedy extravaganza that brings together Bollywood and television celebrities. This special feature will air on Wednesday, 15th August at 1 PM. Inspiring the spirit of laughter among audiences, Comedy ka Jashn will feature a plethora of performances from popular artists including Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor, television actors Drashti Dhami, Mahi Vijj,Vivian Dsena, Karan Kundra, Giaa Manek, Sharad Kelkar, Rashmi Desai, Hema Singh, Usha Nadkarni, Ankita Lokhande and Sanjeeda Sheikh, comedians Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Sudesh Bhosle, Sunil Grover, and many more. The acts will be themed around Independence Day wh...

सूचना एवं प्रसारण मंत्रालय ने टीवी चैनलों को ऐसे बच्‍चों की पहचान छुपाने का आदेश दिया है जो अपराधों में फंसे हैं और जिन बच्‍चों को सुरक्षा की आवश्‍यकता है। राष्‍ट्रीय बाल अधिकार सुरक्षा आयोग (एनसीपीसीआर) का गठन मार्च 2007 में बाल अधिकार सुरक्षा आयोग अधिनियम, 2005 के अंतर्गत किया गया था। आयोग को यह अधिकार दिया गया कि वह भारत के संविधान और बाल अधिकार संबंधी संयुक्‍त राष्‍ट्र के प्रस्‍तावों के अनुरूप बाल अधिकारों के परिप्रेक्ष्‍य में सभी कानूनों, नीतियों, कार्यक्रमों और प्रशासनिक काम काज को सुनिश्‍चित करे। जो व्‍यक्ति इन प्रावधानों की अवहेलना करेगा उसे उपरोक्‍त अधिनियम की धारा 21 (2) के प्रावधानों के तहत जुर्माना अदा करना होगा। इस विषय पर आयोग ने प्रिंट मीडिया और इलेक्‍ट्रॉनिक मीडिया को आवश्‍यक निर्देश देने की सिफारिश की है कि वे उन बच्‍चों की फोटो, नाम, घर का पता, स्‍कूल का पता और उनकी पहचान प्रदर्शित न करें जिन बच्‍चों को मुश्किल परिस्थितियों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है और जिसकी रिपोर्ट मीडिया को करने की आवश्‍यकता महसूस होती है। सभी समाचार एवं वर्तमान घटनाक्रम संबंधी टीवी चैनलों को ...

With Janmashtami round the corner and the lead cast of COLORS show, Na Bole Tum Na Meine Kuch Kaha - Mohan (Kunal Karan Kapoor) and Megha (Aakansha Singh) getting married, it will be a moment of double celebration on the show! To rejoice in this occasion with them will be 6 of COLORS male lead actors - Saurabh Raj Jain (Yuvi of Uttaran), Gaurav S Bajaj (Aman of Uttaran), Jay Bhanushali (Anuj of Kairi), Shashank Vyas (Jagya of Balika Vadhu), Shoaib Ibrahim (Prem of Sasural Simar Ka) and Manish Rai Singhani (Siddhanth of Sasural Simar Ka). It will be a masti, mischief and tomfoolery galore as they join in the celebration and partake in bringing the house and that elusive dahi handi down. This will be the first time that 6 of COLORS male lead artists will be seen on one screen and on one show.. taking the mischief level of the show one notch higher! With the Janmashatami celebrations talking place all over the city, the playful, mischievous behavior between the actors and t...

Pune - On the occasion of the Centenary of Indian Cinema', the Film and Televison Institute of India, National Film Archive of India and Aashay Film Club have scheduled film shows on the eminent personalities who have been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Pha ke Awards. As it is known, the Govt. of India constituted in 1969 the Dadasaheb Pha ke Award to an Indian film personality for his or her outstanding and multifarious contribution to Cinema. The first personality to be honoured with this coveted award was Devika Rani who had acted in several silent and talkie films as well as produced films for Bombay Talkies along with her husband Himanshu Rai. Since then 42 Indian film personalities including artistes, directors, producers, cinematographers, music composers, singers and lyricists have been honoured with this prestigious award. The series on Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner films will begin on Monday, August 13, 2012 at NFAI Theatre. Dream Takes Wing's (B&...

Controversy is his second name! But throwing caution to winds, spiritual leader and self-styled godman Paramahamsa Nithyananda, more popularly known as Swami Nithyananda, has gone ahead and got himself a publicist from Bollywood. Public relations specialist Dale Bhagwagar, who has handled the imaging and branding for names such as Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Govinda, controversy’s favourites Shilpa Shetty, Shiney Ahuja, Vivek Oberoi, Rakhi Sawant and Playboy diva Sherlyn Chopra, the late Viveka Babajee’s family, television superstar Ram Kapoor, international filmmaker Ashok Amritraj, and movies such as Don and Rock On; will now look after the imaging of Swami Nithyananda. “Brand Nithyananda is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented in the country,” states the publicist. “Swami Nithyananda is a highly-evolved spiritual personality who has helped thousands all over the country and abroad to find purpose in life. Still, in the media, he is more k...

In a startling interview to Cine Blitz, Bollywood bombshell Kashmera Shah has dropped a real bomb! She has gone ahead and admitted in print that her relationship with her boyfriend Krushna began with “a one-night stand”! Oh oh! Over a tete-e-tete that makes mush look obsolete and jaded, the hottie who has been living in with Krushna from almost six years; candidly revealed the little secret behind how it all began! “Before we landed on the sets of a film we were to do together, I didn’t even know him (Krushna). I knew I was to work with Govinda’s nephew in the film, that’s all. I never carried high heels hence”. Uff! So was it during the course of the film they started seeing each other? “It was a one-night stand for both of us,” Kash boldly divulged, without even batting an eyelid! What’s more! Surprisingly, the otherwise media-shy Krushna was as outspoken as his lady love! He added, “Actually that is how it happens with everyone… it is just that they do n...

Bollywood newbie Evelyn Sharma has been termed a fashionista my many in the industry. But then, what’s a fashionista if one does not have a branded bag, a splashy dress, a Barbie doll face and cute puppy in tow! Think of it, Evelyn’s got quite a few of these right at her first go. She got branded bags! She got splashy dresses! She got a Barbie doll face! And now she got Cornflake! Cornflake? Did we say Cornflake? Yeah, you heard it right! That’s what Evelyn’s new brown mini poodle is called. What!?! Really? Yeah, really! But why? Because it’s a brown puppy! Has flakey looking hair! Is little! And crispy… oops… we mean, cuddly! And looks like cornflakes! Ok, but why not Cornflakes? Why just Cornflake? Evelyn has a very logical answer to that! “But he’s just a little one. Only one little flake. A cornflake,” she cheekily quips. Woof… we mean… uff! “Wonder if celebrities would now call their puppies Popcorn, Biscuits, Chocolate, Coffeepup etc etc etc,” jokes E...

Bollywood starlet Veena Malik who becomes the eyecandy of cricket this time she is hosting India VS Sri Lanka T20 Match on India TV with former cricketers Chetan Sharma, Yograj Singh, Yashpal Sharma, Sanjay Bharadwaj (coach Gautam Gambhir), Rajkumar Sharma (coach Virat Kohli) . She followed cricket passionately all her life and gain good knowledge of cricket.    “I have been a diehard cricket fan and   follow the game religiously. I have been offered several projects but this is cricket season. I am taking my passion for the game into account which is why I have decided to do the show,” said Veena Malik, who is currently in India. Veena malik will be seen discussing about cricketers and their performance. Team India had won One day series against Sri Lanka and now they are looking forward T20 Match. Veena will bring spice and interest to the more colorful aspects of the cricketers.

The OMEGA House played host to Bollywood superstar Abhishek Bachchan on Monday night when the brand’s exclusive pop-up club celebrated Bollywood Night. Abhishek Bachchan answered questions during a Q&A session at the OMEGA House on Monday evening on a variety of subjects including his films, the Olympic Games, athletics in India and his role with OMEGA. “OMEGA is like a family to me and has always treated its ambassadors like family”, he said. “I’ve never seen the Olympics live and I thank OMEGA for giving me this privilege”. Abhishek Bachchan said he appreciates OMEGA’s involvement in social initiatives and charities, and that, coupled with the brand’s attention to precise timekeeping, is something he finds incredibly interesting. Following the press conference, the OMEGA House turned into London’s own Bollywood, where the staff wore bindis and served traditional Indian food while Abhishek Bachchan mingled with guests in the OMEGA House Secret Garden.

Mumbai - The normally low-profile & media-shy entrepreneur Anand Rao hosted a classy get-together at the opening of his new Audi cars showroom at Vashi and he did it in his own elan. The star-attraction was, obviously, the new Bollywood sensation Arjun 'Ishaqzaade' Kapoor who was accompanied by his dotting father who seemed to have been thrilled by the massive waiting crowd outside the mall and Arjun waving at them. Arjun himself was enjoying his new-found stardom as he posed for pitures who approached him and even talked to many guests who wanted to break conversation with him. Actresses Bruna Abdullah & Maya (who came together), Sagarika Ghatge, Manini De & Rupali Ganguly were present even as Rashmi Nigam anchored the event. Business strategist  Roman Vavron with wife was also present.  Top politico Ganesh Naik was the Chief Guest. Aanad despite of the absence of his ever-smiling wife Poonam Mahajan proved to be a good host along with his old...

श्रम और रोजगार मंत्री श्री मल्लिकार्जुन खरगे ने आज राज्‍यसभा में एक प्रश्‍न के लिखित उत्‍तर में बताया कि सिने उद्योग तथा सिने कामगारों के प्रतिनिधियों वाली सिने कामगार कल्‍याण निधि संबंधी केंदीय सलाहकार समिति ने दिनांक 12.04.2012 को आयोजित अपनी बैठक में सिने कामगार तथा सिनेमा थिएटर कामगार (रोजगार का विनियमन) अधिनियम, 1981, सिने कामगार कल्‍याण उपकर अधिनियम, 1981 और सिने कामगार कल्‍याण निधि, 1981 के अंतर्गत सिने कामगारों की परिभाषाओं में संशोधन करने की सिफारिश की है ताकि वीडियो कलाकारों, तकनीशियनों, टी.वी. सीरियलों और टेलीफिल्‍मों, लघु फिल्‍मों, टी.वी. विज्ञापनों तथा वीडियों फिल्‍मों में काम करने वाले कामगारों को शामिल किया जा सके। इससे इन श्रेणियों के कामगारों तक वैसी सुविधाओं का विस्‍तार करना संभव हो पाएगा जैसी सिने कामगारों को हाल ही तक उपलब्‍ध है।

मराठी चित्रपटांना सुगीचे दिवस आले आहे. हे जरी सत्य असले तरी मराठी चित्रपटांना प्रेक्षकांचा दुष्काळच आहे. खरं सांगायच झालं तर सध्या प्रत्येक हफ्त्याला  मराठी चित्रपट प्रदर्शित होत आहे, परंतु बॉक्स ऑफिस वर कलेक्शन फारच कमी आहे. थिएटरच भाडे देखील निघत नाही. म्हणूनच नवीन निर्माते एक चित्रपट बनविल्यानंतर गप्प बसतात. परंतु टॉप 10 च्या यादीतील मुख्य निर्माता गप्प बसत नाही, त्याचे कारण एक आहे कि त्यांना चित्रपटांना साठी सरकारी मानधन मिळते. एवढच कायं तर चैनल पर चित्रपट विकून देखील चांगला पैसा मिळतो, परंतु ह्या निर्मात्याचे चित्रपट देखील बॉक्स ऑफिस पर गल्ला जमविण्यात यशस्वी नाही. एवढंच काय तर सध्याचे मराठी चित्रपट फक्त व्यापार करण्याच्या एकमेव दृष्टिकोनातून बनविला जातो. त्यामागील कला मात्र जुन्या काळा प्रमाणे मागेच पडली आहे. जुन्या काळच्या चित्रपटांत मराठी संस्कृतिचा अभिमान वाटावा नजराणा असायचा म्हणूनच मराठी प्रेक्षक एक नाही तर दहा वेळा चित्रपट पहाण्यासाठी सिनेमा हॉल मध्ये जायचा. पण सध्याची परिस्थिति बदलली आहे. आजच्या मॉडर्न युगात मराठी चित्रपट बनतात, परंतु कलात्मक नव्हे तर व्यावस...

इस साल करीना कपूर के लिए फिल्म हीरोइन बहुत ही खास है। साथ ही इस साल करीना सैफ मियां से शादी भी करने वाली है। इसलिए तो करीना चाहती है कि इसकी यह फिल्म शादी के पहले रिलीज हो। इतना ही नहीं इस फिल्म के निर्माता-निर्देशक भी यही चाहते है, क्योंकि अगर शादी के बाद यह फिल्म रिलीज होती है तो इसका बॉक्स ऑफिस पर बुरा असर पड़ सकता है। इसी वजह से निर्माता-निर्देशक इस फिल्म को जल्द से जल्द रिलीज करना चाहते है। बॉलीवुड के सूत्रों का कहना है कि इस फिल्म में करीना कपूर के काफी बोल्ड सीन है, जो कि फिल्म की रिकवायरमेंट थी।  साथ ही कुछ पत्रकारों का यह भी कहना है कि बतौर हीरोइन करीना की यह फिल्म आखिरी भी हो सकती है, क्योंकि सैफ मियां से शादी करने के बाद कोई निर्माता-निर्देशक करीना को बतौर हीरोइन साईन करेगा क्या....

A two-rrific twist to the COLORS show - Parichay with a 9 year leap. The show produced by television maverick, Ekta Kapoor will see the entry of real life identical twins who will play reel life twins on the show from August 6.

Bollywood actress Veena Malik unveiled the first look of “MERI SAJNI” Magazine in Delhi. She is very excited about the magazine in which she is on the cover page. The leading Hindi Magazine “MERI SAJNI” is based on Women’s Lifestyle. Veena Malik is very frantic about the launch of Magazine and she said, “I feel very pleasant that people of India appreciate my work and they love me so much. MERI SAJNI is a magazine which is known as a friend of every lady so being on the cover page I will be the friend of every girls and women’s in India.” Veena graced the occasion as a Chief Guest along with Prachi Desai, Television actor Amir Ali and Politician Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

90 दशकामध्ये मराठी नाटकांचा चांगला काळ होता. तो काळ आजही माझ्या डोळ्यासमोर उभा राहतो. आताची मुले तरुण पिढी नाटकामध्ये वेगळे प्रयोग करीत आहे. ही कौतुकास्पद गोष्ट आहे. मराठी प्रेक्षक हा नाटकवेडा आहे, असे म्हटले जाते. ही गोष्ट खरी आहे. अजूनही मराठी नाटकासाठी कितीही रुपयाचे तिकीट काढून हा प्रेक्षकवर्ग नाटक बघायला जातो, असे नाट्यलेखक, अभिनेते आणि नाट्य दिग्दर्शक सतीश आळेकर यांनी आपले मनोगत व्यक्त केले. एनसीपीए प्रतिबिंब - मराठी नाट्य महोत्सवाचा शुभारंभ शुक्रवार, ३ ऑगस्ट रोजी संध्याकाळी साडेसहा वाजता झाला. याप्रसंगी आविष्कारचे संस्थापक अरुण काकडे यांच्या हस्ते सतीश आळेकर यांचा सत्कार करण्यात आला. नॅशनल सेंटर फॉर द परफॉर्मिंग आर्ट्स आणि माझा खूप जवळचा संबंध आहे. माझं नाटक येण्याआधी प्रत्येक नाटकाचं अनौपचारिक वाचन या वास्तूमध्ये झालेले आहे, याप्रसंगी आळेकर बोलत होते. एनसीपीएच्या एक्सपेरीमेंटल थिएटरच्या उद््घाटनानंतर सतीश आळेकर यांनी दिग्दर्शित केलेल्या प्रलय या नाटकाचा पहिला प्रयोग इथे सादर झाला होता. यामुळे या वास्तूशी आळेकरांचा खूप जवळचा संबंध आहे, म्हणूनच आज आम्ही त्यांचा सत्कार करीत आ...

Mumbai - The magic of animation was explored at the Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival in the presence of well known Estonian animator Priit Tender who is in Delhi to meet students and introduce them to a land where imagination can make anything possible- Animation according to Priit is a simple narrative that could be educative as well as entertaining. Commenting on the Indian animation industry, Priit said that “It is still at a nascent stage and a lot of government impetus is needed to grow the industry here”. He pointed out that animation in Bollywood and Hollywood are made for earning money and it needs to generate revenue for the film makers, this does not allow the filmmakers the independence to experiment. Elaborating further on it he said, “This explains why animation industry the world over has not been popular as much as in Estonia”. Priit though expressed lot of interest to tie up with Indian filmmakers. “I am looking forward to tie-up with Indian film makers and produce an...

Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai – as we all know is the popular track from Shakti Samanta’s film from Kati Patang which was enacted by the legendary actor /superstar Rajesh Khanna and holds a special place in the hearts of the entire Samanta Family. Pyar Karna Na Tha – the unused lyrics of Anand Bakshi has been specially acquired by Ashim Samanta (producer and father of the lead cast Aditya Samanta) Big Fat Indian Wedding – the song is sung by Anmol Malik – and in a first of its kind –both father-daughter pair have come together to make some great music for the film. Anmol has a unique voice befitting the lead actresses considering she is a youth herself and gives a great lift to the track. Music by Anu Malik Singers include the Mohit Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Roop Kumar Rathod, Alisha Chinai, Neeraj Shridhar, Suzanna Demello and Anmol Malik

Mumbai -  Shuttlecock Boys movie hit the theater screens today at PVR Cinemas in Delhi and Mumbai. An honest movie made on a budget of 35 lacs competing with Jism 2 starring Mahesh Bhatt’s muse Sunny Leone is bound to lose out on its Oomph Factor and the erotica. However, leading film critics in the country who have watched the film have appreciated the honest effort and the portrayal of real life situations. Shuttlecock Boys, made under the banner of Pennywise Films Pvt. Ltd., is a coming of age film shot entirely in and around Delhi in areas such as Janakpuri, Tilak Nagar, etc. The movie will not only take its audience through a journey of life, but reach out to everyone wanting to chase their dream as well.

Mumbai - Plays ranging from human folly to socio-political drama, this year’s edition of NCPA Pratibimb - Marathi Natya Utsav has an enriching and enlightening mix of experimental theatre for Marathi theatre aficionados in the city. After the success of the previous two editions, The National Centre for the Performing Arts, India’s premier arts and culture institution, presents the third chapter of Pratibimb. Begun in 2010, Pratibimb was conceptualised to reflect the best and provide a platform to contemporary Marathi theatre. Pratibimb, meaning reflection, holds up a mirror to fine and new works in Marathi theatre. With the aim of promoting Marathi theatre and its understanding, each performance will be followed by a discussion with the cast and crew of the play. The theatre festival showcasing 6 new plays will be held between August 3 – 7, 2012, at the Experimental Theatre, NCPA. One of the most influential and progressive Marathi playwrights today, actor and theatre director Sati...

Mumbai - Term it an irony of sorts or a quirk of fate; fact is that international pornstar Sunny Leone’s much-anticipated sex-romp Jism 2 will clash with a cute 3D animation film called Krishna Aur Kans this week. While the all-pervading Lord Krishna will fight the devilish mythological villain Kans in the latter, the movie which happens to be India’s first stereoscopic animated feature film, will also have to battle the stiff competition at the box-office from a sex-crazed audience, wishing to check out the debut of the famed adult sensation Sunny. But ace Bharata Natyam dancer Prachi Saathi who has dubbed the dialogues for the adorable little Lord Krishna in the movie isn’t really scared of this clash. “A seductive Sunny may be mesmerizing, but our natkhat Kishan Kanhaiya will always have his own charm and appeal,” the girl smiles and quips with oodles of confidence. Not much bothered about the clash, she adds, “While Jism 2 is an out-and-out adult film, there is a huge possi...