KUMAR SHANU & SADHU KAILASH 'MANAV'

RICH BOYZ

HUM SE HI UJALE HAIN (UTPAL CHAUDHARY)

Bipasha The Bengali connection

Sudipto Chattopadhyaya the director of Sanjay Gupta’s “Pankh” has really broken the shackles and gone ahead and made a bold movie. It’s a very emotional and touching movie; all the actors have put in lot of efforts for the movie.

Both Sudipto and Bipasha are Bengali’s and shared a great rapport on the sets. Both of them used to converse in Bengali on the sets leaving everyone confused about what they spoke. They shared a very good raport and friendship that Sudipto even bought Bangla food for Bipasha from home during the shoot. Both of them used to enjoy Bangla food and enjoyed conversing in Bengali.

Madhavan on a Roll

This year it seems like it’s the year of Maddy, 13B was a success and with a bagful of big projects and big directors you can easily say that this year it’s Madhavan’s year. Madhavan has around 4 -5 release this year. Madhavan is also on a high as he is working with his idol Amitabh Bachchan and his favourite star Aamir Khan.

“Three Idiots” and “Tenn Patti” would release by the end of the year, Apart from this Madhavan has signed up two more films with directors of Manorama Six Feet Under and Strangers. Sources say, “Madhavan is excited about both the projects as he feels that both are very good directors and have made very good films earlier. Anand Raj’s movie is interestingly titled Tanu Weds Manu, while the name is yet to be decided for the Navdeep Singh project which is produced by Mukesh Talreja and Nikhil Advani. Both are promising young directors and know exactly what the are making.

"I have just returned from the London schedule of the work. With legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Sir Ben Kingsley, it can't get bigger and better. I am so eagerly looking forward to the release of both Three Idiots and Teen Patti. Both Navdeep Singh’s and Aanand Raj’s movie should b getting on floors soon. 2009 and 2010 are certainly looking promising and we should be having some good quality movie outings ahead", signs off Madhavan.

Labels: Madhavan on a Roll MOHANDAS Releasing on 11th July

Official Selection at 18th International Film Festival of Innsbruck Austria 2009
Official Selection at 52nd San Francisco International Film Festival of San Francisco, USA 2009
Official Selection at 23rd Fribourg International Film Festival of Fribourg, Switzerland 2009
Official Selection at 14th Kolkata Film Festival International Forum of New Cinemas kolkatta, India 2008
Official Selection South Asian International Film Festival New York, US 2008
Official Selection at Osian’s Cinefan Festival of Asian & Arab Cinema New Delhi India 2008

Vertika Films Pvt. Ltd Presentation
Produced by: Abha Sonakia
Directed by: Mazhar Kamran

Synopsis
Meghna Sengupta , a correspondent working at a news channel in New Delhi, one day receives a videotape from a remote place in Madhya Pradesh, Anuppur. On the tape, a battered young man claims to be the real Mohandas and alleges that someone else has stolen his identity. Someone else is living as 'Mohandas'.

Intrigued by what looks like an unusual small-town scam, Meghna makes a trip to Anuppur. There, she unearths a more harrowing and surreal story. Mohandas is a topper in studies from the poor community of basket-weavers and is overjoyed at long last when he is selected for a good white-collar post in Oriental Coal Mines. But he is kept waiting and waiting to actually get the job. Long afterwards, when he has given up and reconciled to it, he learns that someone else has assumed his name and has already taken his job! When he rushes to protest, he is beaten up and thrown out.

Meghna places this story in the media. Harshvardhan, a lawyer from the district, takes this case of stolen identity to court with the intention of hauling up the usurper. With more bizarre results.

Irony and satire run as undercurrents as the film plumbs the absurd levels to which democratic institutions can be manipulated today. It is also an allegory of how a fake identity displaces the real one in contemporary times.

Star Cast:
Sonali Kulkarni
Sharbani Mukherji
Nakul Vaid
Sushant Singh
Aditya Srivastava
Akhilendra Mishra
Uttam Haldar
Govind Namdeo

AI DILE NADAN

Padam Shri KUMAR SANU

Oscar winner Resul Pookutty and Mahesh Bhatt with homeless Children

Oscar winner Resul Pookutty and Mahesh Bhatt to highlight the plight of homeless children in Delhi

Recently, Slumdog Millionaire Oscar winner Resul Pookutty and Mahesh Bhatt was in the town for their continued commitment to keep the focus on the plight of homeless children in the country. Along with children, Resul Pookutty is associated with a NGO, Butterflies India, at Store 99, located in Pacific Mall, in Vashali in Ghaziabad.

Talking about his Delhi visit, Pookutty says “Much more than anything else, it’s the theme of Slumdog Millionaire, particularly its focus on the plight of children that touched everyone, and this is what keeps him committed to do everything that he can do to improve their situation”.

Considered as one of the best sound designers in the Indian film Industry, Pookutty has some outstanding films to his credit, which include Black, Musafir, Zinda, Traffic Signal, Gandhi, My Father, Saawariya, and Dus Kahaniyaan. However, the last one year has been one of remarkable successes for Pookutty – first he designed sound for the 2008 blockbuster Ghajini, starring Aamir Khan, which was followed by even bigger success when his first major international project Slumdog Millionaire won him an Academy award. He was absolutely ecstatic when he received the award and charmed one and all when he delivered his famous speech saying, “This is not just a sound award, this is history being handed over to me”.

While Mahesh Bhatt enjoyed the company of kids, laughed and chatted with them. He said, “The innocence of these kids makes you fall in for them.”

Also Javed Mohammad and Ajay Chanchan were to be seen there supporting the NGO and interacting with the kids.

Delhi-based NGO Butterflies has earned a worldwide recognition for its innovative, realistic and relevant programmes for street and working children and has been working to improve their situation since 1989. Its core belief is that every child has a right to have a full-fledged childhood, and rights of street and working children are no exception.

Store 99, one of the fastest growing retail chains in Delhi and NCR, has been constantly involved in charity works to help street children so that they can have a better tomorrow. The Group was one of the founding equity members of the INDIA EXPOMART, pioneered in extensive network of retail stores, under the brand ‘Home Store’ and Sabka-Bazar for many years. Terming Pookutty’s visit as a manifestation of their corporate social responsibility, Mr Javed Mohammad, CEO, Store 99, said “I am absolutely humbled by his gesture and his continued desire to work for improving the situation of children living in extremely difficult situation, which is our mission as well”.
- Reemasen Gupta

Aarohi Team on Cloud 9

Ecstatic, after a successful innings at the Aarohi Film Festival 2009 which was recently held at Fun Cinemas, team Aarohi seems to be riding high on cloud 9. What was termed as an ‘overwhelming audience response’ has not just remained confined to the audience seats. We hear that they are being flooded with calls from various film industry sources including the south for recruitment of talent!! Wow, now that’s what we call incredible opportunities for our aspiring Indian film makers! What’s more? After Aarohi 2007 winners Vicky Khandpur got to work with Danny Boyle in Slumdog Millionaire and Ram Naresh got to work on Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na who do we think will get lucky with Bollywood this year? Insia Dariwala who bagged 'Aarohi - Best Director' Award for Candyman or Nagraj Manjule who bagged 'Aarohi - Best Film' for Pistulya. Any Guesses?

Arshad Warsi loves Goa

Arshad Warsi loves Goa. A friend of the actor said, "When it comes to relaxing, it is Goa for Arshad Warsi. He loves the slow lethargic pace of the city. Arshad relishes sea food too. He is crazy about Goan food. The actor feels that no other dishes in the world can beat the tingling taste of the typical goan menu." Arshad is a frequent traveller to Goa.

"The moment he comes to know that he can take a break from work he packs to Goa along with Maria and the kids," said the friend.

Sports Lover Neha Dhupia

Neha Dhupia is a sports lover. In fact she is a active sports person herself. A friend said, "Neha used to actively participate in all the sports activities during her school and college days. She is a good swimmer. She also good at playing tennis and cricket." To enhance her sports skills Neha has taken up Squash.
"Squash is the latest sport that has caught Neha's interest. She is being trained by a coach. Neha's enjoying playing the game," the friend said.

Pic Courtesy -THE MAN

ZOR LAGAA KE HAIYA... Music release

Music release of Gemini Motion Pictures present ZOR LAGAA KE HAIYA! ... a mission, the world was waiting for... The event was attended by actor Mithun Chakraborty and his son Mimoh, music director Bapi & Tutul, producer Basant Talreja & Kartikeya Talreja, apart from young kid artistes from the movie.

A GRAND GALA BASH ON To Celebrate Three Occasions

To Celebrate Three Occasions

i) GAURAV PARIKH’S BIRTHDAY
ii) RAMJI GULATI'S VIDEOS FIRST LOOK - Hasenna Jena Shikki Shing
iii) 3rd ANNIVERSARY Party
Richboyz Entertainment - a title that invests them with to having special talent.

A team of 6 best of friends ... Gauarav Parikh ,Ramji Gulati ,Anuj Chugh,Vicky Chugh,Ketul Parikh and Kapil badsiwal.

Boyz Rich indeed in entertaining was the whisper doing rounds midst the guests

The evening was a very well attended affair ,the spirits were flowing in galore The evening started with Guests Pouring in with arm candies and it was apparent they all were looking forward for the evening

... Gauarav Parikh was the blue eyed boy of the evening who was inundated with birthday wishes and congratulations he also made it a point to look after the guests at the same time ,Ramji Gulati’s Video “Hasenna jena shikki shing “was the song of the evening as the videos first look was revealad which was chic and offcially releasing on 11th June.
Anuj Chugh,Vicky Chugh,Ketul Parikh and Kapil badsiwal lended full support to each other to make the evening a rocking affair.It was a party worth remembering
The cast of film “Runway “was called on the stage, Amarjeet and Tulip Joshi who unveiled There Goa villa “Ricboyz villa “

and the video of Ramjee Gulati’sSayali Bhagat as special guest was called on stage for cake cutting which was followed by vote of Thanks by Gaurav Parikh and Ramji Gulati.

And the performance of Toshi and sharib sabri took the evening to a different level

Rich boyz enetertainment ensured they lived up to there Entertanment

And enthralled the guestsThe party went rocking till wee hours of the Morning where Amarjeet Ramji Gulati and gaurav Parikh took the DJ console

GUEST IN ATTENDANCE WERE : TULIP JOSHI,VIVEK SHARMA ,SAYALI BHAGAT ,BHAVANA PANI, , AMARJEET,ZULFI ,BUNTY GAREWAL, RAJEEV , ALEX-SHWETA, , DABOO MALIK ,ARMAAN MALIK,AMAL MALIK, MISHTI,SARU MAINI ,KAPIL KHADIWALA, ABHIJEET SAWANT,MINK,PUNNU,SONU SOOD ,SUDHANSHU PANDEY ,SHILPA RAO ,DJ SHEIZWOOD,

About Rich Boyz entertainment - Richboyz Entertainment - a title that invests them with to having special talent.

A team of 6 best of friends ... Gauarav Parikh ,Ramji Gulati ,Anuj Chugh,Vicky Chugh,Ketul Parikh and Kapil badsiwal.

Richboyz has an exceptional skill and accomplishment in a events, They all are outstandingly gifted. And define themselves as having “expertise with a touch of magic”.
Richboyz is todays leading name in brand activation and entertainment management . Richboyz is todays leading name in brand activation and entertainment management . The name sprang from an amalgamation of what the progenitors envisioned; what they wanted the company to stand for. Richboyz entertainment is known as a pioneers of event management as they fascinated the world of entertainment to its finest note.Evolved from the heart of Mumbai Richboyz entertainment are known for their excellent credentials for managing night clubs in Mumbai with credentials like (Red light,squeeze,rock bottom,poison,enigma,hard rock,pollyester etc..) currently they are managing a club known for the cream of the crowd ”Poison”. Moving from the field of clubs Ricboyz entertainment has captivated an idea of building it self as a brand by associating with sponsors like Foster’s, Redbull, Toss & Cizzel, Airtel , Bright. They have also spread their wings in planning events & concerts in various cities like (Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai & pune).

The company has taken a sprint in the field in managing artist, album launches as they have tie ups with known music labels like Times, Tips, Universal & Sony BMG.
Following are the artists & Bands managed by Richboyz entertainment:JALTHE BAND,INFECTED MUSHROOMS,RAGHAV,AGNEE THE BAND
YAHEEL,ISHQ BECTOR,HARD KAUR. Richboyz Entertainment has build a platform that have gradually carved a niche for themselves in the field of hospitality by managing a lavish restaurant in juhu “HUNGAMMA” .Richboyz Entertainment owns Mumbai’s best fine dine Family restaurant in daishar called 'SPICE GARDEN'.
There up coming project:-"Richboyz villa"(joi domar) in prime location of goa near calanguat beach).Which has 50 studio apartments and 12 suite rooms with facilities nothing less than 5 star.

Put together the word is a creative redefinition of that certain magic that turns effective communication into inspiring communication. The rich boys are a symbol of leaving a memorable trail behind, after each event which is skillfully wielded. a title that invests them with to having special talent. Do explore to know more...

''मेवरिक की फिल्म बेगुनाह का नाम अब ''चेस’’’

''मेवरिक की फिल्म बेगुनाह का नाम अब ''चेस’’’

मेवरिक प्रोडक्शन प्राइवेट लिमिटेड की फिल्म जो कि पहले बेगुनाह के नाम से बन रही थी अब उसका नाम ''चेस'' हो गया है. यह फिल्म मेवरिक प्रोडक्शन की पहली स्वतंत्र फिल्म है इसमें मुख्य भूमिका में हैं अनुज सक्सेना, इनके अलावा उदिता गोस्वामी, समीर कोचर, आदित्य राज कपूर, तरीना पटेल, राजेश खट्टर और शवेता मेनन भी हैं फिल्म में. यह फिल्म पूरी तरह से थ्रिलर है. इस फिल्म के निर्देशक हैं जाने माने निर्देशक जगमोहन मूंदडा.
मेवरिक प्रोडक्शन फीचर फिल्मो के निर्माण में तेजी से आगे बढ़ रहा है इस साल यानि सन २००९ में इसकी एक एक करके तीन फिल्मे फ्लोर पर जायेगी. अपनी इस फिल्म ''चेस'' से पहले मेवरिक ने ऐडलैब्स और इनसाइट प्रोडक्शन के साथ मिलकर फिल्म ''दूल्हा मिल गया'' का निर्माण भी किया है शाहरुख़ खान, सुष्मिता सेन और फरदीन खान जैसे सितारों को लेकर बनायी गयी यह फिल्म एक भव्य फिल्म है. मिर्ची मूवीज और मेवरिक प्रोडक्शन ने मिलकर पिछले दिनों रिलीज हुई फिल्म ''आलू चाट'' का भी निर्माण किया, आफताब शिवदासानी व आमाना शरीफ की यह फिल्म काफी सफल रही.
मेवरिक प्रोडक्शन की शुरुआत अनुज सक्सेना ने मार्च २००७ में की. मेवरिक ने सबसे पहले सितम्बर २००७ में मारीशस में व्हाइट लीफ के साथ मिलकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय गोल्ड अवार्ड्स का सफल आयोजन किया.
मेवरिक ने २० से भी अधिक विज्ञापन फिल्मो का निर्माण किया है जिनमे टाइगर बाम व्हाइट, लिप केयर, माउथ वाश, फेयरनेस क्रीम आदि प्रमुख हैं. विज्ञापन फिल्मो के अलावा टी वी धारावाहिक कुल वधू ,गेम शो खिलाड़ी नम्बर वन, कोमेडी शो गपशप काफी शाप के साथ साथ अनेको वृतचित्र भी बनाये हैं जिनमे से ''बालिका जन्म'' बहुत ही लोकप्रीय रहा है.
इसके अलावा क्षेत्रीय चैनल जी कन्नड़ पर लोकप्रिय कार्यक्रम ''सा रे गा मा पा'' और एक कन्नड़ फिल्म हाउसफुल का निर्माण भी किया है. फिल्म निर्माण के साथ साथ मेवरिक फिल्म वितरण के क्षेत्र में भी सफलता पूर्वक अपने कदम बढा रही है.

Hindi feature film SORRY MADAM MAF KARO

Pukarta chala hu main.... famous yesteryear actor/filmstar BISWAJEET of Bees Saal Baad, Kohra & Mere Sanam fame introduced his daughter SAMBHAVI BISWAJEET in a Hindi feature film SORRY MADAM MAF KARO.

PREETI SOOD ALBUM RELEASE

Preeti Sood's Album BAD GIRL

Preeti Sood Interview

Preeti Sood Interview with IB

Preeti Sood Interview

Neetu Chandra in MNS trouble

Touchy-feely shoot lands Neetu Chandra in MNS trouble

Recently, when actress Neetu Chandra (of Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! fame) agreed to do a bold photo shoot for a men’s magazine, she hardly realised it would spark controversy and outrage from political affiliates.

Neetu, who had agreed to do hot and sexy cover for ‘The Man’ magazine, was shooting along with model Krishikha Gupta outside the lobby of a 3-star hotel, when a group of the hotel’s regular male customers watching it by the pool, suddenly started raising strong objections, by indiscriminately shouting at her and the magazine crew. But only when things spiralled into an ugly argument and the group started screaming “Jai Maharashtra” at the top of their lungs, did the magazine’s team and Neetu realise that things were out of their control.

Alleging that the shoot was promoting lesbianism, the group began getting aggressive and tried to physically harm the shooting crew. They claimed to have connections with Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and threatened an agitation. They even tried to confiscate the camera, resulting in the shoot having to be abruptly called off.

“Though the concept about two girls getting very intimate was a bit outrageous, we were doing it very aesthetically. But these men were a frustrated lot and couldn’t take the heat. They only saw nudity in our concept,” fires Neetu Chandra.

The actress explains, “First they tried to seek my attention with smiles and stares, so I acknowledged them. But as I went on with my work, the whole group of men suddenly started feeling ignored and began creating a scene. They did manage to scare me when they started to politicise the issue and scream communal slogans. That was when we had to stop the shoot.”

But now ‘The Man’ has decided to go ahead with the images they managed before the ruckus at the hotel began, raising speculation whether these sensational images will cause further problems when the magazine’s next issue hits the stands in a couple of days.

Bollywood Star Bazar- NAZEEM KHAN

Nazeem khan 've done "Chargesheet" co stars with Dev Anand, Jackie Shroff ,Yash Pal Sharma, Ria Sen and othere. 'm playing 2ND lead actor. 'm interested in doing add films, serials etc. My ht is 6ft, age 24yrs.

IIFA Awards 2009

One of the biggest highpoints of any awards night is the hosts and the Idea IIFA Awards never ceases to provide the best year after year. No one can beat Boman Irani and Riteish Deshmukh, the duo who hosted the Idea IIFA Awards 2008 in Bangkok and overwhelmed the audience with their hilarious and entertaining acts. This year, they are back with a bang for the 10th Idea IIFA awards with the eloquent Lara Dutta joining them as a host. Lara had first hosted the IIFA Awards way back in 2002, held in Malaysia. The ex- Miss Universe had just made her debut then. Lara later hosted the Idea IIFA Awards in Yorkshire in 2007 with Boman. This is comedy Czar Boman Irani’s third consecutive year as host.

The Videocon IIFA Weekend will be held in Macau from June 11 – 13, 2009 at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel. The 10th Idea IIFA Awards promises some electrifying onstage performances with Sonam Kapoor making her debut and Kareena Kapoor’s mesmerizing performance.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie wow the crowds at the Cannes Film Festival

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie wow the crowds at the Cannes Film Festival

Sick Angelina Jolie put her snotty hanky to one side to be with husband Brad in Cannes. The couple – who haven’t been papped together for three months – were pictured snogging on Tuesday after cold-ridden Ang flew over. And last night she joined Brad on the red carpet for the premiere of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. Check out the Photos...

"Yeh pal ho na ho kal"

Zulfi to start clothes boutique and Neha loves school.

Zulfi ties up with Suresh Raina to start clothes boutique

Actor Zulfi Syed has collaborated with his friend and cricketing sensation Suresh Raina to open a snazzy clothes boutique in the latter’s hometown Ghaziabad.

Zulfi, who already owns a hi-end boutique called ‘Flo’ in Mumbai, has been doing roaring business, designing for top shots like Sahara supremo Subroto Roy and cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Raina.

Talking about his upcoming venture with Raina, Zulfi says, “I was wondering how to take my clothes business further, when we hit upon this idea. The boutique at Ghaziabad will only be the beginning of a clothesline chain which Raina and myself have dreamed of.”

Confirms Raina, "Zulfi is a very good friend and I'm looking forward to opening many more boutiques across North India. My hometown Ghaziabad has no such shops and I want to make my city more fashionable than what it is today. I dedicate my store to my birthplace. Our people all look good and have purchasing power too and I think since there are no fashion shops, they would want to visit my boutique all the more. And I don't play cricket for all 12 months. So when I'm not playing, I can spend my time looking after my business and develop it."

What’s more! If this new venture succeeds, then the enterprising duo also plans to start a café business in Ghaziabad. Here’s wishing them the best.

Neha Dhupia loves School

Paritosh Painter's Paying Guest reminded Neha

of her school days. " In the film she will be seen in school uniforms and everytime Neha would don the skirt representing
school uniform, it would remind of her school days. Interestingly the
film also has a song Jack and Jill and that reminded Neha of her
school days even more. Neha feels that school days are the best days
of life... days of fun and innocence. She loves school and goes there
to meet her teachers whenever she finds the time," said a friend.

Set in rural Rajasthan, "Balika Vadhu" on Colors TV

Set in rural Rajasthan, ‘Balika Vadhu’ traces the arduous journey of child bride Anandi from the brink of childhood to womanhood. Married at the tender age of eight, to an equally young Jagdish, she enters a new world which is at once alienating and confusing. and torn away from the merriment of childhood and her family, she has to accept and accustom herself to this new family of strangers, new relationships and accept her roles as a friend, lover, wife and a mother as she forges her way in the world. ‘Balika Vadhu’ very sensitively portrays the plight of children who are unwittingly forced into marriage, in the name of tradition, and have to bear the repercussions for the rest of their lives.

Opening of new branch at True Fitness Crystal Point Mall. Andheri West -Link Road

Spin Master Baqar launches India’s first ever Spinning Shoes

Mumbai, May 19, 2009: Baqar Nasser’s Topspin India Healthcare Pvt. Ltd takes immense pride in announcing the opening of their new branch at True Fitness Crystal Point Mall, Andheri-Link Road (W) and launch of the first ever spinning shoes in India. .Topspin which has successfully revolutionized the face of cardio fitness training in India is set to spin the members at True Fitness by offering its services at the lavish 60, 000 sq ft wellness and lifestyle centre. As an added incentive Topspin launched its specially designed Topspin Shoes for the members of True Fitness exclusively available at the facility.

The launch witnessed a demo class by the spin master Baqar Nasser the Director of Topspin India Healthcare Pvt Ltd. in the presence of Neil Nitin Mukesh and Madhur Bhandarkar.

Popularly known as ‘Spin Master Baqar’, young and vibrant Baqar Nasser has been running Topspin, the Spinning Studio in Mumbai for nearly five years and is upbeat about the future of this new workout regime.

Mr. Baqar Nasser, Director, Topspin India Healthcare Pvt Ltd., said “Spinning is one of the most effective and energetic forms of exercise that has achieved success at an international platform. With the introduction of spinning at True Fitness, the members will witness tremendous health benefits because it is not only an ultimate calorie-burning regime but is also a completely exciting workout compared to any other form of cardio fitness.”

Topspin has introduced around 25 spinning bikes and will organize. Three instructors will be at the job everyday to make the True Fitness members spin to the fluctuating and heart pumping tunes which would be hard to resist.

Aarohi Film Society brought new-aspiring Film-Makers

Short Film Makers enamored by overwhelming audience response!

Mumbai, May 20, 2009: The Aarohi Film Society brought new-aspiring Film-Makers and Bollywood personalities together under the same roof at 2nd Annual Aarohi Film Festival 2009, which was held at Fun Cinemas, Andheri (W), Mumbai, on May 20, 2009. The Aarohi Film Festival showcased the best innovative work by independent aspiring film-makers from amongst 400 entries which were received from across the country. The Festival provided audiences with abundant opportunities to experience a film festival with difference. In addition to the three competition categories, independant short films, animation and ad-films, a special screening was conducted to showcase short films with social messages which were not part of the competition.

The show was fevered by ‘Anuraag ke raag’ - Anuraag Pandey who welcomed all the dignitaries on the Red Carpet and captivated every ones attention with his lingual prowess. He introduced Aarohi Film Society as an organization which promotes cinematic talent by providing a podium which any aspiring film maker could use to showcase his talent and existing film makers, for scouting talent in various capacities of film making and animation.

The main function started with the lamp-lighting ceremony and followed by felicitation of the chief guest J. P. Dange, Revenue Secretary, Revenue and District Dept. and Mr.Rahul Takalkar, Business Head Fun Cinemas, West Region. The jury board comprised of Sanjay Gupta, Onir, Mayank Shekhar, Vivek Singhania, Niranjan Iyengar, Suresh Nair, Ramesh Ram, Amitabha Singh, Neil Sadwelkar, Mr. Kireet Khurana and Mr. C. B. Arun who were present at the event to render full support to participants.

The screening session began with Special Screening of Social Films, followed by Ad Films, Animations and then short films.

The most awaiting part of the show was the award ceremony where the winners were honoured with the awards. Apart from the awards based on various films categories; young-talented actress Prachi Desai was felicitated with the youth choice award, Raj kumar Gupta received the youth choice “Best Director” award and young budding music talent Amit Trivedi was awarded the ‘Youth choice Best Music Director’. Kenneth Dias received an award for ‘Best Concept’ for his film ‘The Chair’(ad-film), whilst Akshay Dandekar’s Film ‘Naco’ bagged ‘Best Ad-Film’ award. Insiya Dariwala received Best Director award for her film ‘Candyman’ whilst Pistulya directed by Nagraj Manjule bagged ‘The Best Film’ in the short films category. Dinesh Pujari’s ‘For A Moment’ received an award for ‘Best Editing’ whilst Niyati Kamdar bagged the ‘Best Concept’ award for her film ‘The Last Argument’. Vipin Bapu bagged ‘Best Concept’ award for his film ‘Influenche’ and Kiraat Gurung’s film ‘My Friend Noju’ bagged an award for the ‘Best Film’ in the animation films category. Finally the ‘Audience choice’ award went to ‘Kaun Azaad Hua’ directed by Amber Saleem.

Celebrities who walked the Red Carpet and graced the occasion in support of this cause were Prachi Desai, Tushar Kapoor, Makrand Deshpande, Toshi Sabarwal, Indian Idol Prashant Tamang, Parthiv Gohil, Manasi Parekh, Teejay Sidhu, Karanvir, Rajkumar Gupta, Sai Deodhar, Ganesh Venkatraman, Nakul Mehta and Netra Raghuraman to name a few.

About Aarohi Film Society:-

Established in June 2007, Aarohi Film Society a registered non- commercial organization, spearheaded by Shri Sanjay Deshmukh (MLA and Cabinet Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare (Mr.Vilasrao Deshmukh's cabinet '04 and Mr. Sushil Shinde's Cabinet '05) is an initiative to promote cinema and talent in India and has now grown to a member base of more than 500 film makers.

Aarohi Film Society takes pride in being on the fore front to support talent in the field of cinema through its various endeavors by providing a platform for youngsters to showcase their talent and is eyed by industry bigwigs as a podium for scouting talent in various capacities of film making and animation. With media houses like Fly High Films, Pixion, Shemaroo, Film Tonic Productions, being on Aarohi's recruitment panel, and a great team effort from Gagan Meshram, Gaurav Pandey, Mohit Digambar, Amit Bhargad, Mayank Shroff Sunny Aarora and David Ropmay the festival has definitely fulfilled great expectations of the film fraternity.

For further information, please contact:

Aarohi Film Society : PR Team :

Gagan Meshram – 9820445581 Manisha Shah - 9892230462

Gaurav Pandey - 9819825600 Pratik Kheria : 9820378586

On location of "26 Black November"

After "Total 10" now "26 Black November" 's shooting is going on at Filmistan Studio.The baner of this film is Tripati Production.Producers are Kulawant Singh anf Movi 18. Music by Raj Indra Raj, lyrics by Baban Mishra. The actors are Shahbaz Khan ,Ehshan Khan etc.

Ltd Presents "Sach Sach Kehta Hoon" video album .

Sach Sach Kehta Hoon" Video album has total 9 songs. Music,lyrics and singer is Anil Kant. The song picturised on Naghma, Anil Kant and Master Rishabh.This is music with a mission to give a message to the society and songs will bring awareness to the nation.Anil Kant has trust "Ashram of Life Trust" and all proceeds and income will go to the trust for welfare of street children's orphans.In this video album Anil Kant is a freedom fighter who fights with his songs and this is for the betterment and upliftment of the country.

Stop is releasing with maximum prints on 22nd May

STRIKE NE KIYA KAMAAL

With the strike in multiplex,Laxman Bhatia producer of film Stop is releasing his film all over India with maximum prints on 22nd may.He is so confident about his film that he has done the party also for this re release film.The film was released four years back .Ajai Sinha well known director of serials was very exited with the planning of his producer of releasing this film in recession and strike.Laxman Bhatia and Ajai Sinha were the first to come for the event.They showed the film to the press and guest and then told everybody in party that this film is re releasing.Only Himani Shivpuri and Kiran Janjani came for the event.Tejaswani Kolhapure and Ishita Arun skipped the event saying they were shooting somewhere.They had confiremed the producer and director that they will come for the event.Entire cast of Ajai Sinha serial came for the party.Avesh Dadlani the new fashion designer of bollywood came from the shoot for the party.Other guest who came were Shama aunty,Shoo from uk,Darshan Dave,Manoj Pawa,Vineet,Barkha Madan,Yogesh Lakhani,pawan Sharma,Deepak Ruia and Harsh Chaya.The party went till 11.30 pm.Rocky Bhatia hero of the film missed the party as he was in Dubai.

Bollywood Cinema launched

After Oops, Megpie ,Showbizz now Monthly Magazine "Mumbai Bollywood Cinema" is launched.Monthly magazine MUMBAI BOLLYWOOD CINEMA was launched yesterday at Four Seasons Hotel in Bombay (Mumbai). Film makers Krishna Shah & Vimal Kumar, actors Goofy Paintal, Ali Khan, Raju Shreshtha & Ali Khan, Bright owner Yogesh Lakhani among others graced the occasion. The magazine is edited by Narendra Sharma. The event was coincided with birthday of sub-editor Aekta Rajput.

The print quality as well as content is good but the magazine will surely have to work much harder on the design/layout as well as the way images are handled.

Film 3 Nights 4 days-Its Maxwell Presentation

Maxwell Entertainment Pvt Ltd presents Trio Café Pvt Ltd’ s

Film “3 Nights 4days”

Future studio was the venue for the final day of the shoot ,Longie choreographed the song where the Frenchie Xwas
the brand in backdrop
Mr Sunil Pathare the presenter of the film was speaking to the press about the brand synergie with the film as a youth oriented association
the entire cast was present on the sets ,Director devand dholakia was busy seen discussing the sequence with longie

Anuj sawhney was busy with his rehersals ,samir aftab and farid were haring jokes in between shots ,leading ladies sanda cackta and madhuri bhatacharya joined them occasionally ,the set was buzzing with positive vibes ,the cast mingled and had a bit of fun too
Sunil pathare and devang seemed to be joining them in tyhe same .
Prelude

Rahul, Rocky, Amay, Priya, Antara, Zoha were best of the friends in Pune University… It's been three years since they passed out and parted their ways…they all were completely out of touch, being busy in their respective careers…Now Rocky is getting married in Goa with his two year old girlfriend Marianne who is from Croatia…this is the time of reunion…old friends reunite to join Rocky on his wedding in Goa…but things are not the same with Rahul, Priya and Zoha…their personalities have changed, their ideologies have changed, their commitments and goals have changed while Amay and Antara are just the same …as they set off on this trip, things start coming out in the form of conversations and activities…they all witness Marianne backing away from the commitment of marriage leaving Rocky bereft but she finally comes back after realizing that falling in love with Rocky was the best thing to happen to her…

Character details:

RAHUL – Rahul is the rich guy. deals in shares…knows market in & out…has a great intuition…his predictions about the market ups & downs have never been wrong…making a lot of money has always been his foremost desire…he is introvert, smart, hates traveling… Sensex is always on his mind…he believes that he doesn't really needs a girl friend because he already has a girlfriend named Sensex…he used to be simple and didn't knew anything about girls and sex, though many girls were interested in him in the college because of his good looks and sharp analytical skills…but last three years, living in Mumbai, his whole persona has changed…he is known in the Mumbai stock market as the PLAY BULL…he now is a girl charmer and loves one night stands…his biggest weakness is a fear that someday his predictions will start going wrong and he also has a secret buried in him…he is busy minting money and one day he receives a call from Rocky…he is least interested but he has to go because he wants to see someone after a long time…

ANTARA – Hot & sexy babe…known for her flirtatious nature in college…she used to say in college publicly that even a thumbnail picture of Brad Pitt can turn her on…she was a part of the most talented theatre group of Pune and was considered a fabulous actress… now she acts in a popular daily soap and is always seen in Page 3 parties with different guys…she was mad about Rahul in college, because according to her he looked like Brad Pitt…but Rahul was very 'seedha' at that time…because of that Antara couldn't sleep with him despite of so many efforts…in the last few years she has realized something very peculiar about herself…nonetheless, she is the same girl, a sex maniac and her desires are still not dead…she is looking forward to this trip…

AMAY – He is a tall, muscular guy from Haryana…he is hot with 8 pack abs and broad shoulders…he is not very intelligent and it takes him quite some time to understand things…he thinks that he has a great sense of humors…he had always wanted to become a model and has gone really far on steroids and drugs in order to have a good physique…now the drugs have started taking toll on his body but he continues to ignore it and remains high on life…he and Rocky used to work out together, so he is the one who is most happy for Rocky…he is really looking forward to make Rahul jealous with his increased biceps and toned up legs…

PRIYA – She was known to be most cold girl in the college…she never liked dressing up though she had good looks and features…then she put on a lot of weight and got even more unattractive…she was a health science student but didn't had a clue about her own body…then, Baba Ramdev completely changed her life…following his programmes on TV, she became a Yoga and fitness expert…while doing all those asanas all these years, her mind and body have undergone a complete change…now she is die hard romantic and always keeps a copy of DDLJ with her…she is curvaceous and high on life…now she is a well known fitness expert and has in her client list a whole lot of celebrities…she is very excited about the reunion but as the trip goes off, something makes her stay very unpleasant…

ZOHA – Average looks, sharp brains…she hails from an affluent Hyderabadi Muslim family…she is very creative and witty…she always knew what she wanted from life…while she was studying fashion designing, she got an award from NIFT for the student designer of the year and it was predicted that she will be a big fashion designer one day…she had a great liking for sarcasm and Madonna was her idol…but the secret thing about her was her liking for girls…she really liked Antara but hated her for her wayward nature…last year she was in news for her controversial relationship with a big fashion designer whom she was assisting…people in fashion circuits are aware now that she is a bisexual…her family has disowned her but she is not bothered and making progress with her own newly opened store in Pune …she is very excited for the soon to be wedded couple and is designing the clothes for them…

ROCKY – Hugely talented…a trained musician…he plays around 5 musical instruments including saxophone and guitar and also sings well…he was studying fine arts, went to Goa in the vacations, got a great tuning going with a local Jazz band and started playing with them…he left studies and decided to settle in Goa…one night a solo saxophone performance got Marianne, a Mexican tourist, falling head over heels for him…now they have decided to get married…but Rocky's luck has always betrayed him…he has been hugely unlucky, wanted to record an album with a big company but his samples got rejected not once but five times…his throat always got bad on the day of big performances…he is keeping his fingers crossed now, that this marriage of his, happens…

GOA – Goa, a beautiful coastal city with wonderful beaches and scenic places…people come here for recreation…but people can even lose their way in life by insinuating themselves too much in the leisure…gambling, drugs, alcohol, rave parties…there is enough for the distraction and some people do get distracted, a little too much like our 5 friends who have come for the old friend Rocky's wedding…

CAST AND CREDIT LIST: --Presenter Sunil J Pathare, Directed by: Devang Dholakia, Creative Director: Deepak Naidu, Produced By: Ryan Semelha, Amit Kumar Mahto, Devang Dholakia, Executive Producer: Lekhraj Siraswars, Cinematographer: Arvind Singh, Music Composer: Dabboo Malik, Choreographer: Longinus Fernandez, Production Designer: Fatema Sanghvi, Cast: Anuj Sawhney, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Farid Amiri, Madhuri Bhattacharya, Samir Aftab, Pinky Harwani, Sanda Caktas and Areesz Gandhi etc..

First look: Kites

Producer of the much awaited film Kites, Rakesh Roshan (left), actress Barbara Mori (centre) and actor Hrithik Roshan were part of the Indian contingent present at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

launch of "Ocean Studioz" and birthday of his daughter.

At Club Milennium , Juhu, the party hosted by Santosh Singh , the ace editor for the launch of his editing studio “Ocean Studioz” as well the birthday of his 1 year old daughter was an affair to remember. Umesh Yamgarr , the dear friend of Santosh was the co host of the party who helped him organize the same. We saw a huge herds of television celebrities following like Tinu & Pitu Desai, Priya Batheja, Jatin Patel, Amit Dua, Hemant Chadda, Rohit, Santosh Gupta, Mithen Johra, Jatin Shah, Adi Irani and many more. The celebration started with the cake cutting ceremony of his daughter followed by the dance and cocktails

Blind People Shooting Report

A ten-day shooting spell of BLIND PEOPLE - Saasta Production's joint venture with Ram Kumar Kumawat Films, written, produced, directed & cinematographed by Harmohan Verma, Music by Dilip Sen, Lyrics : Asad Ajmeri/Jeetendra Kumar, Choreography : Saroj Khan, Art : Sunil Singh, Sound : Suresh Paswan, Starring Haider Khan, Sonali Joshi, Yashodha, Raju Shrestha & Shakti Kapoor.

An intimate bedroom scene was also picturised between Haider Khan & Sonali Joshi

Puneet Khare (P.R.O.)

John Abraham as the brand ambassador for Garnier Men.

Worldwide launch of Garnier MEN in India

“Fuel your skin with Natural Energy”

Mumbai, May 7th 2009 – Garnier, the skin and hair expert is launching Garnier MEN, a new range of skin care products designed specifically for men. India will pioneer the launch of this new brand worldwide. Garnier MEN will "take care” of the tough male skin with a line of products that combine high performance unique formulae that fuse nature, science and technology.

The introduction of Garnier MEN will cater to the booming Indian market of image conscious consumers by delivering effective, easy to use, high quality men's products which protect and enhance their skin.

Garnier Men will launch the PowerLight range which offers products enriched with brightening and anti- pigmenting ingredients that provide natural energy for male skin.

Garnier also announced the big news, John Abraham as the brand ambassador for Garnier MEN. John will be seen endorsing Garnier MEN in an exciting new print and television campaign, which will capture John’s attitude towards grooming.

The brand Garnier Men is about natural energy that fuels your skin. John Abraham embodies this value for Garnier. He’s got the charisma and the attitude. He is the face of the new Indian man confident and with tremendous self-belief.

Garnier is young and edgy, and John a youth icon, enjoys being himself. He is fun and settles for nothing but the best. Garnier is proud to have John Abraham as the face of Garnier men. Who better than the man himself to announce Garnier’s most ambitious launch yet.

PowerLight is Garnier’s first launch into the men’s grooming category. It promises performance you can measure.

At the occasion of the launch, John said, “Garnier is a brand that is young and emits positive energy. It believes in Taking Care – taking care of yourself and the world around. These qualities appealed to me when I decided to become their brand ambassador.”
“Today Indian men are conscious about being well groomed. PowerLight is Garnier’s first launch in the men’s grooming category. This skincare range promises performance you can measure. It moisturises the skin and makes it look better over time. PowerLight has also got SPF15 which protects your skin when you go out in the sun and prevents dullness”.
John adds, “When I act, I am always trying to improve my performance. Garnier PowerLight promises that using it daily helps improve your skin’s quality to give you fresh, fair, oil free and moisturized skin. Looking good is about self-belief. It is about the confidence to be yourself. So that when you go out there, you know that you’ve got what it takes.”
Among the first products to be launched under Garnier Men, is the PowerLight range for men which offers products enriched with brightening and anti-pigmenting natural ingredients providing natural energy to fuel your skin.

Product Range
1. Garnier Men Fairness Moisturiser SPF 15: Rs 150 for 50g.
2. Garnier Men Fairness Moisturiser Oil Control: Rs 150 for 50g.
3. Garnier Men Fairness Face Wash: Rs 125 for 100g.

About Garnier
Garnier, the international expert in skin & hair care was established in India in 1991. Its endeavor is to bring to the Indian consumer new, different and better products relevant to their needs at an affordable price. Based on the knowledge that healthy skin is beautiful skin, Garnier has created a range of skin care products. These contain active natural ingredients that combine technology with proven effectiveness.

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan honoured Resul Pookutty

Resul Pookutty honoured by his peers in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 6: After string of felicitations across the globe after winning Oscar for sounding recording in Slumdog Millionaire, Resul Pookutty was felicitated by his own colleagues in the film industry on Tuesday night.

The Western India Motion Pictures & TV Sound Engineer’s Association honoured Resul Pookutty for creating history at the Academy Awards this year. At a glittering function held at the Country Club at Andheri, Resul was honoured by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. Lauding his hard work and dedication towards his work for years, Bachchan recalled, “Resul created magic for his film Black. He had so much patience and the results showed it. Everyone in the industry knows how disciplined he is when it comes to work.”

An emotional Resul told the gathering, “I am very touched and honoured by this gesture. I have dedicated my Oscar to India and my city Mumbai because of its undying spirit. Mumbai is my karmabhoomi and it feels really special to be honoured in this city.”

Though hailing from Kerala, Resul has always been a true Mumbaikar. He studied from the Film Institute in Pune and never had to look back since. “Mumbai has given me so much. It’s truly a city of dreams.” Resul’s two kids are also born and brought up in the city and his family have made Mumbai their first home.

Apart from Bachchan, the function was well attended by other Bollywood and TV celebrities like singer Udit Narayan, actors Ronit Roy, Gul Panag and Dheeraj Kumar to name a few and the evening was hosted by the veteran actor Raza Murad.