Back in Business! Ranveer Recovers from Injury to Plunge into Action

Ranveer Singh had a difficult injury to his shoulder around May this year. Triggered by a hard fall from horseback, Ranveer suffered this injury while shooting for ‘Bajirao Mastani’, forcing him to rest up for nearly 2months. He was spotted wearing cool slings while promoting ‘Dil Dhadhakne Do’ But there is very good news for his fans & filmmakers, as Ranveer has made a near complete recovery very quickly from this major injury.

Shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani’, with its epic action sequences, sword fighting and training for combat, had brought out the enthusiastic action hero in Ranveer. But the injury compelled him to stop all physically intensive shooting, however Sanjay Leela Bhansali continued to shoot other portions during this course thus not interrupting the film schedule.

Determined to make full recovery, Ranveer has focused on healing and physiotherapy extensively, and now is back to great physical shape. Earlier, movement of the shoulder after surgery was very restricted & physiotherapists focused on increasing the range of his shoulder’s movements.

In his own words, Ranveer fills us on his tough physiotherapy schedule. He said,“I have been treated like an athlete would be treated. It’s 3 hours of physiotherapy each day, 1 hour in the morning followed by 1 hour in the middle of shoot and 1 hour post wrap.The physiotherapy program assigned to me is the same as one assigns to a professional athlete and the recovery has been five times faster than that of a normal person. “ 

Ranveer has been shooting emotionally intense scenes for Bajirao Mastani. End of this week he will turn his attention on physically demanding action sequences. Giving his all, Ranveer has once again gone the extra mile for the iconic part of Maratha royal Peshwa Bajirao.

After the great success of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Mary Kom, Rob Miller roped in for Azhar.

International stunt and sports director, Robert Miller aka Rob Miller who has worked on several Hollywood films including John Miller Must Die and License to Wed, apart from international sitcoms like One Tree Hill and The Office has been roped in to direct the sports sequences in MSM Motion Pictures & Balaji Motion Pictures' Azhar starring Emraan Hashmi.

The sports director who last worked on National award winning sports films ' Mary Kom , Bhaag Milkha Bhaag  and Chak De! India ‘ will now be chalking out and directing some crucial highlight scenes in the entertainer based on the life and times of former Indian Captain , Azharuddin.. Sources reveal that Rob and his team of stunt and sports coordinators are currently in London, where the film is being shot. Recently we spotted cricketer Azharuddin flying to London to overlook the filming of the cricket scenes and support Emraan Hashmi in the portrayal of himself. One could only imagine what a cricketing  extravaganza film ‘Azhar’ would be with  Azharuddin’s technique and Rob miller’s expertise.

Rob Miller’s quote - " We are excited to come on board, Azhar. Its been exciting few days on the sets as we are shooting critical cricket portions. Emraan is in full form and working hard on his cricketing skills. Tony is particular about bringing authenticity of the game to the film and we all are fully committed to that."

Balaji Motion Pictures & MSM Motion Pictures' Azhar is scheduled to release 13th May 2016.

A special van for Akshay Kumar all the way from Bulgaria

While shooting in Romania for Singh is Bliing, Akshay Kumar had a vanity van brought in from Bulgaria. The reason being, Romania didn’t have a large van that could meet the actor’s specifications. Producer Ashwini Yardi confirms, “Akshay had a vigorous action schedule in Romania with a song and a 10-day long action. We thought it would be best to provide him with the most luxurious vanity van so that his comfort between shots is taken care of. The van was specially called in from another country (Bulgaria). It had a massage chair, a bedroom that extended out to a regular size bedroom at any home, a full functional kitchen and a huge dining area.”

MAX 2 Highlights and Listings 1st – 16th September

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THU	3-Sep-15	09:00:00PM	CHIRUTHA (DUB)
FRI	4-Sep-15	09:00:00PM	MAIN HOON LUCKY THE RACER (DUB)
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SUN	6-Sep-15	08:00:00PM	LEGEND THE TERROR (DUB)
MON	7-Sep-15	09:00:00PM	KRISHNA THE POWER ON EARTH
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Star World and Star World HD to bring an all new season of the super successful culinary reality show – Amazon.in presents MasterChef Australia S7 powered by India Gate Basmati Rice

 Star World, India’s leading English General Entertainment channel, is all set to bring the latest season of the biggest and most watched culinary show on Indian television - Amazon.in presents MasterChef Australia S7 powered by India Gate Basmati Rice. Starting 3^rd September, the seventh season of the globally popular series will air every Monday to Friday, 9pm only on Star World and Star World HD.

MasterChef Australia has been a tent pole property for Star World and has inspired millions of Indians year on year changing the way food is perceived in India. The last season further cemented the show’s massive fan following, becoming one of the most-watched shows in the 9 PM slot in 3 years across the category.Commenting on the show’s launch Star World official spokesperson said “MasterChef Australia has been a flagship show on Star World that has transformed the culinary landscape in India. Star World has always been a pioneer in exposing India to global lifestyles and creating that urban premium consumer segment who today we call as the Global Indian consumers; they demand nothing but the very best in English Entertainment”

A mega 360 degree promotional campaign has been put in place which will pan across various mediums to include On-Air, Digital, On-Ground, Trade and Public Relations. For the launch of the show, Star World will be putting up a massive promotional TV campaign not only across the Star network but outside network TV channels as well. Digital is key driver and the lead medium for the show and the channel has a robust visibility and consumer engagement campaign planned to reach out to its target audience via an extensive paid and earned media marketing campaign. 

Star World will further amplify the show with unique targeted digital and on-ground tie ups. Food Talk India, one of India’s largest digital food communities has come on board as a digital partner and will be creating fun and engaging content on social media platforms for the show along with co-curating promotional events in Mumbai & Delhi to give viewers a MasterChef Australia worthy experience. Food Talk India, along with Star World, and Olive Bar and Kitchen will be hosting on-ground concepts with in New Delhi and Mumbai.

MasterChef Australia follows the journey of ordinary home-cooks as they showcase their extraordinary cooking ability. From different backgrounds, and with different experiences, skills and cultural influences, there is one thing that unites the home cooks - their passion for food. With the culinary bar set high in 2014, the heat will be on and this year we will see some of the most talented and passionate home cooks eagerly tackle challenges and put up dishes which will leave everyone spellbound. 

Judges Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston will seek out the most passionate and talented amateur cooks from across the country to unearth the Top 24 to join them in the MasterChef Australia kitchen. This September, judges will once again become mentors, encouraging and challenging the contestants to push the boundaries further and unearth their passion for food. Speaking on the launch of the show in India, Gary Mehigan said “MasterChef Australia is very special to me. I am aware of the fan following the show has in India and its evident from all my visits to this fabulous country. This season will be truly awesome as the contestants on the show are cooking & plating food better than ever before. Don’t forget to tune in” 

‘The Transporter: Refueled’ Celebrates Reboot With Rocking Party at Playboy Mansion

EuropaCorp celebrated the reboot of “The Transporter” franchise in style Tuesday night with a premiere and party at the Playboy Mansion, replete with dancers and Playboy bunnies. Despite stepping into the shoes of an iconic action hero, Ed Skrein said he wasn’t nervous and approached his role in “The Transporter: Refueled” like he does any other.

“I approached it the same way I approach my independent movies for $300,000,” Skrein said. “I try to be as honest as I can in each situation and live each moment how the script dictates, not how previous movies have been, not how anybody else would have done it, not with the thought of it being a franchise.”

Skrein assumed the role of Frank Martin, played famously in three films by Jason Statham (Chris Vance also plays Frank Martin in the TV series), a former special-ops mercenary who is now living a “less perilous” life transporting classified packages for famous people.

Starting fresh and rebooting the franchise was exciting, said Loan Chabanol, who plays a femme fatale that requires Martin’s skills to exact revenge on a Russian mobster.

“You can’t really look at what’s been done,” Chabanol said. “It’s a new film, it’s a new cast, it’s a new everything. New is exciting.”

The movie played on a projector in one of the rooms of Hef’s manse with a spread of Hershey’s chocolate, Wild Berry Skittles and wine. After the screening, dancers dressed like Chabanol’s character escorted guests to the other end of the house for the after-party. Attendees mingled around the famous Playboy Mansion Grotto and the private zoo, while the dancers performed again on a stage with impressively synchronized fog machines.

In addition to the “Transporter”-themed drinks at the bar (the best of which was The Transporter Mule), partygoers posed for pictures and videos with a wind machine that sent suit jackets, scarves and hair flying.

“The Transporter: Refueled” opens on Sept. 4 and also stars Ray Stevenson, Lenn Kudrjawizki, Tatiana Pajkovic and Radivoje Bukvic.

GLOBAL POP SENSATION JUSTIN BIEBER TO RETURN TO THE 2015 “MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” STAGE WITH FIRST-EVER PERFORMANCE OF NEW SINGLE “WHAT DO YOU MEAN”

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Justin Bieber today announced that he will perform “What Do You Mean,” the lead single from his highly anticipated new album, at the 2015 “MTV Video Music Awards,” airing Sunday, August 30th. 

The performance will mark Bieber’s first return to the VMA stage since his epic medley performance of “Baby,” “Somebody to Love” and “U Smile” in 2010.  His new single, “What Do You Mean,” will be released today on RBMG / Def Jam Recordings.

The 2015 MTV VMAs will feature Miley Cyrus as host. In addition, Kanye West will join the exclusive club of legendary artists bestowed with the “Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.” Announced performers include The Weeknd, Pharrell Williams, Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tori Kelly, A$AP Rocky and Twenty One Pilots. Additional performers and presenters will be announced at a later date.

 In addition, MTV has teamed up with world-renowned fashion designer Jeremy Scott to redesign the MTV Moonman for the 2015 “MTV Video Music Awards.” As homage to Jeremy and his creative talent, the 2015 VMA Moonman encapsulates the true iconic essence of both the fashion designer and the network. From the distinct color of the TV color bars, to the peace sign necklace, to Jeremy’s signature sneakers, the redesign of statue is part of MTV’s long-standing history of bridging the gap between the world of fashion and music.

 Artists who win a 2015 “Video Music Award” will take home a special-edition Jeremy Scott Moonman, which was created exclusively for this year’s show.

 The 2015 “MTV Video Music Awards” will air across MTV's global network of channels in more than 160 countries and territories, reaching more than half a billion households around the world. 

Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the 2015 "MTV Video Music Awards." Van Toffler, Stephen Friedman, Amy Doyle and Garrett English are Executive Producers. Garrett English also serves as Executive In Charge of Production for MTV. Joanna Bomberg, Jen Jones and Lee Lodge are Co-Executive Producers. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive.  

Official sponsors of the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards include: CLEAN & CLEAR®, COVERGIRL®, Orbit® Gum, PEPSI®, Samsung Galaxy, State Farm®, Taco Bell®, Trojan™ Brand Condoms, and truth®.

BSE FELICITATES GV FILMS LIMITED WITH SILVER BELL RINGING CEREMONY on COMPLETING 25YEARS OF LISTING

India’s first listed media company GV FILMS LIMITED (GVFL) marked its silver jubilee milestone of listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) with a bell ringing ceremony at the stock exchange. On this momentous occasion Mr. Shankar Jadhav Head –Strateg, BSE, felicitated GVFL Chairman and Managing Director Shri Bala Giri with a memento of BSE Gong. The function was held at the International Convention Hall at BSE on 27th August 2015 was marked by the presence of Board of Director GVFL Mr.Sudhakar Shetty, Suhan Shetty etc.

Mr.Bala Giri, GVFL said, “It is indeed an honour for GVFL to celebrate 25 years of being listed on BSE. The journey of GV films has not been an easy one. The company has been able to rise like a phoenix from ashes and now looks ahead to some glorious times starting with the honour. We aim to carry forward the rich legacy of GV films.” Stating further he said, “GV FILMS Ltd has gone in for Capital Reduction and are all set to propel the company on the fast growth track now. We are thankful for the support of our large investor base. We have launched Miniplexes in South and are keen to see this venture gain further momentum by setting up of miniplexes in Western India. The company has moved its base from Chennai to Mumbai and with Marathi film VITHAL VITHAL we wish to reinforce our commitment to making good cinema in Hindi and regional languages”

Speaking on the occasion Mr.Balagiri further said, “On completion of 25 years GV FILMS aims to infusing a fresh lease of life into its landmark run. The Company has a had a dream run with the biggest names from Tamil & Telugu Industry and. G.V Films has had a very interesting journey of 25 years and it is our aim to establish it in a brand new way and to bring about a revolution in the Indian film industry”

GV FILMS recently launched its new innovative website www.gvfilms.com. that would provide the latest updates on the company, showcase the upcoming projects, new talents, ongoing happenings and much more to the world. It is interactive, informative, viewer and investor friendly from the stakeholder’s perspective and will provide instant updates on projects and position of the company. 

GV Films entered the Indian Film Market in the year 1989 as a company that aimed at production and distribution of feature films in various languages and became the first company in the cinema business to get listed in the Indian bourses and having shareholders all over the country.

The company was introduced by G. Venkateswaran, popularly known as G.V, a film producer and the older brother of acclaimed director and screenwriter Mani Ratnam and G. Srinivasan. GV was the promoter of G.V. Films, one of the first movie companies in India to raise capital through the stock market. 

Along with one of the best directors Mani Ratnam, GV Films has given some great blockbusters and award winning films like " Mounaa Ragam" "Agni Natchathiram" "Nayagan" "Thalapathi" "Anjali" "Indira" "Tamizhan" "Chokkathangam." The company has enormously contributed to the South Indian Film Industry, especially to the Tamil Film Industry which is the third biggest in India next to Hindi and Telugu Film Industry. Not just the making of cinema, but GV Films has spectacularly contributed towards the development of Indian Cinema as well. They were the first ones to export Tamil films to Japan and later to the other non-traditional, South East Asian markets like Korea. GV Films also brought DTS to a theatre of an A class town in Tamilnadu. With foresight, acquired Internet rights for over 6000 films way back in 1999-2000 for web casting that constitute valuable intellectual property rights, they currently have an own library of over 14000 films. GV Films was also the first to bring 3D television serials in India.

FX BRINGS ITS INDIAN VIEWERS THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL OF THE FUNNIEST TELEVISIONS MOST COMPELLING COMEDY TALENT HUNT “LAST COMIC STANDING” TO AIR EXCLUSIVELY ON FX INDIA

 Funny business is now serious business only on FX! Last Comic Standing, the biggest and most gripping battle of comedians is all set to launch First on FX. Bringing in award winning and popular shows that stand apart across genres, FX will showcase the edgy comedy talent hunt, starting 7^th September, 2015 at Monday to Friday 8 pm. For the first time ever, FX will air a non-fiction show and original programming on the 8 pm slot thus bringing viewers a refreshing start to primetime viewing.FX has brought in all new programming that spans genres – be it musical dramas or psychological thrillers, or even cult science fiction. With the launch of Last Comic Standing, FX is all set to redefine comedy, as the series takes from the usual fluff, slapstick and gag humor synonymous to the genre nowadays and introduces audiences to a smart, tough and brilliant brand of humor and stand-up comics. Unique styles of comedy, high pitched energy, jokes with substance and acts like never before; the series showcases all this and more, season after season, in its quest to find the Last Comic Standing only on FX.  Home to a wide gamut of genres, the channel will introduce Comedy as a new facet to its existing line-up of diverse content with the new series launch.

Much more than just a funny show, Last Comic Standing brings to the fore the cut-throat competition among the best comedians and their attempts to outdo each other to win the title of being the ultimate funny man. In this clash of the comics, viewers stand witness to funny business getting really serious as contestants come up with one act after another including out of the box stand-up routines, one-of-a-kind roasts and off-the-cuff comments. As the going gets tough, the tough get going and only the funniest will survive and be known as the Last Comic Standing.

Staying true to the show’s proposition, FX has brought on board the multi-faceted and brilliant comic, Vir Das as Last Comic Standing’s ambassador for its India launch. A die-hard fan of the show himself, Vir Das echoes and brings to life the show’s prime ethos being a veteran and experienced professional in the field of standup comedy. Das is all set to introduce the show to Indian viewers and explain to audiences how this battle is no ordinary one but the survival of the funniest. In his inimitable style, Vir Das will bring his take on the concept of survival of the funniest, and a robust marketing plan across television and digital platforms will support the launch of the show.

The series features some of the most accomplished and iconic panel of judges to date, surprise celebrity guests and a new riveting head-to-head phase of the competition. The season opens up with hilarious auditions by invitation only. The funniest of all will take home the most coveted title of Last Comic Standing and win an incredible prize package including a development deal for their own television show. 

With a history of showcasing aspiring comics who go on to highly successful careers, Last Comic Standing has also witnessed a strong India connect. Featuring as a judge in the eighth season, World Famous Comedian, Russell Peter’s has his roots in India being born to Anglo Indian parents. Interestingly, Peters is also the first performer of Indian heritage to make it big on the International comedy scene. Another Indian connect to take notice is Papa CJ, Delhi born comedian who entertained audiences with his desi brand of humor and impressed judges in the sixth season auditions in Las Vegas, eventually making a place amongst the show’s finalists.

Now avail LIVE Darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja on your mobile handsets!! Shemaroo Entertainment acquires exclusive RIGHTS for LIVE VIDEO Content distribution of “Lalbaugcha Raja” on mobile platforms

Shemaroo Entertainment, an established integrated media content house, has acquired for the fifth consecutive year the exclusive video content  rights of  one of India's most popular deities –“LALBAUGCHA RAJA” for mobile platforms. Consumers will now be able to enjoy aarti, LIVE darshan and many more videos of LALBAUGCHA RAJA anywhere and anytime on their mobile handsets. All they need is to send a simple SMS - “SELBR” to 56060.  They will receive a link on their mobile. They can enjoy LIVE darshan and many other videos of “Lalbaugcha Raja” by simply clicking on it. LIVE darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja will be available from 17 September’15.

Shemaroo Entertainment will distribute content of Lalbaugcha Raja to all the telecom operators.  Also will provide LIVE feed of the deity to selected mobile apps with good subscriber base to reach to the wider audience. During the ten days of Ganesh Utsav, around 1.5 million devotees come each day to seek the blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja. And this number has been growing every year as the deity is known to fulfill the prayers of his devotees.   

Jai Maroo, Director, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd shared his thoughts on the occasion, “We feel happy to be once again be blessed with the opportunity to offer darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja to the devotees. There are millions of people who believe in Lalbaugcha Raja, but not all of them are able to come for his darshan. They can now easily watch the Raja live on their mobile handset.” He adds, “ We not only plan to tie up with the telco giants but also join hands with popular mobile apps to make sure that we reach to the maximum number of the devotees.  ”  

Mr. Sudhir Salvi, Secretary, Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshostav Mandal said “We are glad to partner with Shemaroo for the fifth consecutive years to distribute content of Lalbaugcha Raja to his devotees through mobile platform. The divine power of prayers offered to the deity here is fulfilled, but not all the devotees get the opportunity to get his darshan. Our association with Shemaroo will help people across the country to get LIVE darshan of their God anytime and on any network.” 

Eros International & Hansal Mehta’s Aligarh to have its World Premiere at the 20th Busan International Film Festival

Hansal Mehta is known for his sensitive, quality films that have a substantial story to tell. Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), the prestigious Asian film jamboree has recognized this National Award winner’s ability to tell unusual human celluloid stories by lending its platform for the World Premiere of his next, Aligarh in its section - A Window on Asian Cinema. The most applauded & keenly watched film festival in Asia, BIFF brings together some of the best filmmaking talent from across the world.

Starring acclaimed actors, Manoj Bajpayee & Rajkummar Rao in key roles, Aligarh is based on a real life incident in Uttar Pradesh which found its way into the headlines not so long back. A Professor (Manoj Bajpayee) is suspended by his University for being gay after he is caught on camera in a sting operation. A young journalist (Rajkummar Rao) investigates his first breaking story. Set in the myriad dark lanes of a volatile, decadent society, the two strike an unlikely friendship that will change them forever.

Speaking on this, Hansal said, “I think it’s a special reward to a fantastically dedicated team that worked on making Aligarh so special. Busan is Asia’s biggest film festival and being selected as part of such an excellent line-up is an honour. ”

Adds Producer Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd, " We are elated at the selection of our film, Aligarh for its World Premiere at a prestigious film festival like BIFF. This strengthens our belief at Eros International in backing the vision of directors like Hansal who make meaningful cinema with a human touch."

Between 1st and 10th October 2015, the quaint city of Busan will be hosting this grand event. This year, the Busan International Film Festival will also be hosting a special line up of European parallel cinema, and will become a hub of global cinema. 

Eros International presents Aligarh directed by Hansal Mehta and written by Apurva Asrani, produced by Eros International and Karma Pictures. 

“JUS-TIN! JUS-TIN!" CHANTS GET LOUDER AS MILLIONS OF `BIELIBERS’ AROUND THE WORLD IMPATIENTLY AWAIT HIS BRAND NEW SINGLE “WHAT DO YOU MEAN”?

MUSIC BIGGIES AND CELEBRITIES JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT THE POP SENSATION’S MASSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TOWARDS THE SINGLE’S RELEASE ON 28^TH AUGUST`15 

THE SINGLE “WHAT DO YOU MEAN?’ WILL BE AVAILABLE DIGITALLY SIMULTANEOUSLY IN INDIA ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD ON 28^THAUGUST!

Justin Bieber, the pop sensation has never ceased to make headlines for his music as well as his popstar-esque shenanigans. The 21yr old pop sensation has recruited all of his friends from the entertainment industry into making his new single “What Do You Mean?” the talk of the town this summer. An aggressive social media campaign kick-started with his song being tweeted line by line in a riddle. The question on every ones lips is ‘What Do You Mean?’

Over the last month the pop star has gotten one celebrity every day to tease followers and fans alike by holding up a sign with the tracks title on it and a countdown to the day of its release. So far, music bigwigs like Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Chris Martin, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jason Derulo, Martin Garrix, Usher, Tori Kelly, Meghan Trainor, Hillary Duff among many others have participated.

Beside music artistes, renowned actors like Ben Stiller, Kate Hudson, Ashton Kutcher, Ellen DeGeneres and others have also joined in and created a veritable fervor among fans of the star as well as members of the music fraternity who cannot wait for the big reveal. 

Justin’s last studio album `BELIEVE’ was way back in 2012…so when he spoke to his fans "It's been a while since I've done any shows or anything," "You guys miss me?" at his performance at the inaugural Billboard Hot 100 Festival on Sunday night, the response from the audience was deafening! The stage is now set for the release of his brand new single “What Do You Mean?” dropping 28<sup>th</sup> August`15.

EEMA ANNOUNCES THE INTERNATIONAL JURY FOR EEMAX GLOBAL AWARDS 2015

JURY COMPRISES ARTISTIC DIRECTORS, CORPORATE HEAD HONCHOS, ADVERTISING GENIUSES, GLOBAL EVENT GURUS AND FILM STARS

The Indian event industry’s apex body, the Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), has unveiled a list of eminent dignitaries from across the globe to grace the International Jury of Experts panel of the first edition of EEMAX GLOBAL Awards 2015. Established to recognize excellence and honor the best events and experiential marketing projects from India and around the world, the prestigious conclave and awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 19^th and 20^th September, 2015 at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai.

The International Jury has been carefully curated by EEMA, bringing on board leaders from around the globe from the world of brands, media, cinema, advertising, marketing and events. Crossing boundaries, the carefully chosen jury members will adjudicate on a unified platform and choose the best and most deserved talent and performances in the event industry.

Speaking about the prestigious global event, Sabbas Joseph, President, EEMA said, “This is the inaugural edition of EEMAX GLOBAL and we are delighted with the high level of participation from event companies in the competitive section of the EEMAX GLOBAL Awards. The jury that has been assembled is a testimony to the support and respect that is being accorded to the events and experiential industry by Indian and global experts”.

Comprising influential personalities from the international events and experiential marketing scene, jury members at EEMAX GLOBAL include the likes of Adam Proto (Principal & Course Director, Terbell Event Management Training), Alan Ridgeway (President International & Emerging Markets, Live Nation Entertainment), Chris Purnell (Director, Edinburgh Mela), David Zolkwer (SVP & Director Public Events, Jack Morton Worldwide),Keith O'Loughlin (Founder & Group CEO, TRO), Min Chang (President Asia Pacific, President Asia Pacific, Diversified Agency Services), Patrick Roubroeks (Creative Director, Xsaga), Rogier Van Der Heide (Artistic Director - Amsterdam Light Festival), William Burdett-Coutts (Artistic Director, Riverside Studio).

Key players from the Indian events, marketing and brands industry namely Prasoon Joshi (Chairman, McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific), Arvind Vohra (Country CEO & Managing Director, Gionee India), Gurdeep Singh (President, President & CEO, Consumer Business, Reliance Communications Ltd), Josy Paul (Chairman, BBDO),Kaushik Roy (President Brand Communications - Reliance Industries), Madhukar Kamath (Chairman, Mudra Foundation), Monica Tata (Media Professional and till recently CEO of HBO), NP Singh (CEO, Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd), Raj Nayak (CEO, Colors TV 18), Sunil Tandon (CMO, Videocon), Sam Balsara (CMD, Madison World), Venky Mysore (CEO, Red Chillies) and Vijay Subramaniam (MD India & South East Asia, Bacardi India) would be gracing the International Jury panel at EEMAX GLOBAL.

Along with young politicians Poonam Mahajan, MP and Milind Deora, eminent Indian celebrities from the film and fashion industry joining the jury are Dia Mirza (Film Actor), Masaba Gupta (Fashion Designer), Neha Dhupia (Film Actor), Ramesh Sippy (Film Director), Vikas Bahl (Film Maker), Vivek Oberoi (Film Actor) are slated to join the International jury at EEMAX GLOBAL.

The EEMAX GLOBAL Awards will have a three-level selection process that involves taking the award entries through a screening jury and an international jury followed by peer voting to choose the winners in 30 categories that span entertainment events, social events, sporting events, weddings, exhibitions, digital activation, government events, CSR and education.

Entries for the EEMAX GLOBAL Awards would continue to be accepted till 30^th August and entries can be submitted online at www.eemaxglobal.com.

EEMA is the first and only body of its kind, which brings together the country’s leading event management companies, entertainment professionals, artist management companies and international counterparts on the same platform. EEMA works with the Union government and the state governments to create a policy and licensing framework that ensures ease of doing business and at the same time could help the country build an events calendar to enhance tourism.

About EEMA:

The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) is an autonomous and non-profit registered body of companies, institutions and professionals operating within the Events and Experiential Marketing industry of India. The Industry has grown exponentially over the last two decades with over 1000 entities operating in this space, in various segments and levels across 100+ cities in India. EEMA is the first and only body of its kind, which seeks to bring together the country’s leading Event Management, Sports Management and Brand Activation companies, MICE and Wedding Planners, Experiential Marketers, Entertainment Professionals, Technicians and Technical rental companies, Artist Management Companies and International counterparts on the same platform. EEMA today is the only national association with a unified voice that leads dialogue within its members and with government, Statutory Bodies, Taxation Authorities, Private and Municipal Licensing Bodies, Corporate Industry, Vendors and Artists. EEMA is setting Industry Standards that guide its members and has prescribed a Code of Conduct for its members and their employees. Over the years, EEMA has also been instrumental in organizing the coming together of industry stakeholders at its annual convention EEMAGINE and has instituted EEMAX Global, the industry’s premier Award Ceremony to recognize excellence in the event and experiential marketing space. Since its incorporation in 2008, EEMA has rapidly grown in membership to include all significant organized players across the length and breadth of the country, and it is estimated that close to 80% of the organized revenue in this space, is represented through EEMA members.

स्वच्छता अभियान के लिए विद्या का बिहार उत्तर प्रदेश का दौरा

विद्या बालन फ़िलहाल बिहार और उत्तर प्रदेश में स्वच्छता के प्रति जागरूकता बढ़ाने के लिए वहा का दौरा कर रही है। ​जान २०१२ में विद्या को स्वच्छता जागरूकता का नेशनल ब्रांड एम्बेसेडर बनाया गया तभी से वे इस नेक कार्य में पुरे लगन से जुटी हुई है। विद्या फ़िलहाल बिहार और उत्तर प्रदेश के लोगो में स्वच्छता के प्रति उन्हें प्रक्षिक्षण दे रही है और उन्हें स्वच्छता का महत्व समझा रही है। 

विद्या खास कर उनलोगो को जागरूक कर रही है जीन लोगो के घरो में सौचालय नहीं है। विद्या कल पटना में थी तभी उन्होंने दोनों राज्य के मुख्यमंत्री नितीश कुमार और अखिलेश यादव्  के समक्ष सभी लोगो को सम्बोधित करते हुए सौचालय का महत्व समझाया। 

विद्या कहती है " में ने पहली दफा पटना का दौरा किया मेने लोगो से स्वच्छता और उत्तम आरोग्य पर बात की। लखनऊ में भी जाकर में स्वछता की जागरूकता बढ़ाउंगी। 

BRYAN ADAMS’ RETURNS WITH A BRAND NEW STUDIO ALBUM, ENTITLED “GET UP”, PRODUCED BY ELO FRONTMAN JEFF LYNNE

Multi-platinum, recording artist Bryan Adams has announced the release of his brand-new studio album, “Get Up”. Produced by famed ELO frontman Jeff Lynne and co-written with his long-time collaborator Jim Vallance.

 The 13-track album - nine new songs and four acoustic versions - will be released October 16th.  “Get Up” is a solid collection of beautifully-crafted rock songs, from the fast and furious up-tempo tracks such as lead song ‘Brand New Day’, ‘You Belong To Me’ and ‘Thunderbolt’ to the gentler songs like, ‘Don’t Even Try’ and ‘We Did It All’, plus the Adams-produced alternative acoustic versions, highlighting Adams’ unique voice and depth. 

 “Get Up” is a body of work that Adams is truly proud of and with multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer Jeff Lynne - whose credits include The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Randy Newman and Tom Petty, as well as being the co-founder, producer and member of the Traveling Wilburys - at the helm shaping the record, “Get Up” will sit nicely alongside Adams’ earlier classics.

 A deluxe version of “Get Up” will also be made available, packaged in a high-quality case and containing an exclusive interview with Adams and a selection of quality photographs, alongside the music. Plus a vinyl version will also be produced for the LP fans and collectors.

 “It came together quite organically” recalls Adams “song by song, working with Jeff producing over the past couple of years whenever he had time. It was a great partnership as it gave me plenty of time to write the songs, most of which are collaboration with Jim Vallance. We all worked primarily over the internet from Canada, Europe and LA, sending demos and parts of songs until we got it right.”

 "I've always been a big fan of Bryan so getting to work with him was a great pleasure”, says Jeff “Bryan would send me a demo across the internet, then I would play most of the instruments to make a finished backing track and send it back to him in England. There he would put the lead vocal on to the song and send it back to me in California. 5,400 miles apart! And it's turned out to be a rockin' album!"

 “There is a carefree feeling about this album”, adds Adams “and in many ways it is the album I wish I'd been able to make 25 years ago”. 

 “Get Up” tracklisting:

 •You Belong To Me

•Go Down Rockin’

•We Did It All

•That’s Rock and Roll

•Don’t Even Try

•Do What Ya Gotta Do

•Thunderbolt

•Yesterday Was Just A Dream

•Brand New Day

•Don’t Even Try – Acoustic

•We Did It All – Acoustic 

•You Belong To Me – Acoustic

•Brand New Day – Acoustic