शनिवार, 28 अप्रैल 2018

‘RANBIR KI ACTING PAATHSHALA’ THIS SUPER SUNDAY ON THE STAR SPORTS NETWORK


Fans of the VIVO IPL 2018 are in for a treat this SUPER SUNDAY the 29th of April 2018 as Ranbir Kapoor takes over as ‘GUEST EDITOR’ for the day. The Bollywood Superstar is set to be the ‘highlight’ of the SUPER SUNDAY DOUBLE HEADER as he shares his exclusive playlist of IPL stories and his journey making the Sanjay Dutt Biopic – Dutt, while actively interacting with some of the most distinguished Star Sports’ Experts such as Brett Lee and Michael Clarke. Ranbir Kapoor was seen teaching the iconic “Sanjay Walk” to Sunil Gavaskar, Irfan Pathan and Jatin Sapru in a segment of Kent Cricket Live aired earlier during the week. Link to the video 

Ranbir Kapoor will adorn the role of a ‘Master ji’ in an exclusive segment – ‘Ranbir Ki Acting Paathshala’ to be aired exclusively at 2.30 p.m. on Bollywood Presents on Kent Cricket Live this Super Sunday the 29th of April 2018. The segment will showcase the Bollywood Superstar teaching popular Bollywood dance to Star Sports experts for VIVO IPL, Brett Lee and Michael Clarke. Ranbir Ki Acting Paathshala, preceded by the blockbuster VIVO IPL games is a perfect convergence of Cricket and Entertainment, making up for a perfect SUPER SUNDAY extravaganza.

Prior to this, making a visit to the Star Sports Studios to be a part of Kent Cricket Live on the 28th of April 2018 is Ranbir Kapoor’s father - Rishi Kapoor along with Amitabh Bachchan who adopts the paradoxical role of being Rishi Kapoor’s Father in the upcoming film 102 Not Out.

The duo will discuss cricket while giving fans of the VIVO IPL a sneak peek into the upcoming movie “102 Not Out”, aired exclusively on the Star Sports Network from 6.30 pm onwards on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Highlighting the clash between Titans - RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders, Ranbir and Star Sports expert for VIVO IPL Irfan Pathan will also be evaluating the performance of young KKR pacer -Shivam Mavi.  

SUPER SUNDAY on Star Sports network is an amalgamation of sports and entertainment leading up to the two games scheduled every Sunday. With exclusive highlights, distinguished film actor presence and expert analysis, SUPER SUNDAY offers a little bit of something for every family member to connect with and cheer about. The program will also provide exclusive windows into the world of 4 VIVO IPL franchises namely Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, with exclusive insight and real-time news from the respective camps. Starting at 8.00 am every Sunday, Super Sunday will include a series of LIVE as well as non-LIVE programmes such as Bollywood Presents, IPL Unplugged, Cricket Countdown and exclusive franchisee shows.


Here’s a sneak peak of what the fans can expect this Sunday:  


Pooja Hegde to star opposite Prabhas in Radha Krishna Kumar’s period romance


From making heads turn right from her Bollywood debut in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Mohenjo-Daro with Hrithik Roshan to Telugu's superstar Allu Arjun's Duvvada Jagannadham (DJ), Pooja Hegde's stardom has fast superseded her peers. 

The gorgeous actress floored the audience with not just her acting chops but also her effortless dancing prowess. Post the mega success of DJ, Pooja is considered as one of the most successful female stars of Tollywood and has already signed with the best actors, right from the nation’s favourite Prabhas to Mahesh Babu and Jr. NTR. 

The gorgeous actress is quite excited to share the screen space with Prabhas in an untitled bilingual – Hindi & Telugu, directed by Radha Krishna Kumar and the movie will go on floors in June this year in Europe. Recce for the project is presently underway.

The makers will finalize several locations in Europe where the period-romance will be filmed entirely. 

Pooja confirms, “I knew Prabhas was already on board when the makers approached me for this entertaining love story. It has a beautiful role for me and I’m really excited! I’ve only heard great things about Prabhas and his work ethic.” 

The actress is looking forward to the workshops along with Prabhas in the first week of May. “I have not been told what the prep is about but both Prabhas and I will be attempting some unique action and musical sequences for the first time,” adds Pooja. 

While Pooja is expected to start shooting by June-end, Prabhas joins the team in Europe on July 7 after wrapping up his Hindi-Telugu bilingual Saaho.

Day 1 - IIFA Voting Weekend 2018


IIFA Voting Weekend - Kick-starting the 19th Edition of IIFA Weekend & Awards with the Voting Process for the Awards, IIFA Voting Weekend is held in Mumbai between the 27th and the 29th of April at the Indus, J.W Marriott hotel from 10am to 10pm. At the IIFA Voting Weekend, members of the Indian Film Industry show their support to IIFA as they come forward to vote for their peers. 

On the 1st day of the IIFA Voting Weekend, members of the Indian Film Industry like Riteish Deshmukh, Neha Dhupia and Vicky Kaushal showed their support to IIFA as they came forward to vote for their peers.

The International Indian Film Academy is a first-of-its-kind effort to promote Indian Cinema globally. Fans of Indian cinema from all over the world converge to celebrate Indian cinema, whereas millions worldwide catch the telecast from the comforts of their home. On its journey of celebrating Indian Cinema across the world, IIFA has spread the magic of Indian cinema to various exotic locales around the world.

The awards process is completely transparent and winners are voted for in a completely democratic manner. 

The Award Categories are:
Popular Awards (For Artistic Excellence)
Technical Awards (For Technical Excellence) 

The process of deciding the winners is detailed in various stages:

Application stage
During this stage, the IIFA Awards application forms are advertised in all the film trade magazines and are available for distribution to film producers. Only film producers can apply and nominate the entries for the relevant awards. After the receipt of the application forms, the IIFA Management forwards them to the process validators, who ensure that the submitted films are eligible for application. 

Voting Weekend
The nominees are then put to vote before members of the Indian Film Industry at the official IIFA Voting Weekend, which are monitored and managed by process validators. The votes are collated & compiled by process validators who then announce:
-Winners of the Technical Awards
-Nominations of the Popular Awards 

Global Voting
The nominations of the Popular Awards category are put up for public voting via the IIFA website. Process validators compiled the votes and arrives at the winners. The results are kept confidential and declared for the first time when the sealed envelope is opened on-stage before a live television audience during the IIFA Awards presentation ceremony.

Avengers Infinity War at Oberoi Mall




गुरुवार, 26 अप्रैल 2018

Yami hopes to help kids, one book at a time


Yami Gautam, an actress of the upcoming Batti Gul and Uri posted on her social media that she has just supported and donated towards setting up a library for underprivileged kids in Kohlapur, Maharashtra. Her donation will help over 400 children in the area to read, learn and imagine. The books were science, math, history, keeping in mind the age group of 7-15 year olds. 
The actress mentioned the reason she felt so strong for children's education was, “I have a personal connection as I have grown up watching my grandpa start a school which was for underprivileged kids who could not afford to spend on education. I remember going to that school and interacting with them when I had an off from my school so that was a small initiative I saw my family start in Chandigarh. This is why this (education) has a personal connection with me. I have always wanted to do something for the education and empowerment of children. Especially the rural kids as accessibility to basics like books, good public schools, and teachers are still work in progress in such pockets of the country. While researching I came across various NGOs who are working on this front and the least we can do is a contribution in whatever small ways we can."

Prachi Tehlan refrained from revealing the reason behind leaving Ikyawann! What’s cooking?


Star Plus’ popular show ‘Ikyawann’ went on air with a bang, appealing a large section of the audience with its unconventional plot. But after running for a period of six months, Prachi Tehlan starrer is counting its last breath. What worsened the shock for Prachi’s fan is the news that the lead actress has left the show and is going on a long break.

A recently posted selfie by Prachi  − captioned as ‘Last selfie on the sets before I leave for a long gap’− stirred the audience. When asked about the same, Prachi revealed, “In the upcoming episodes, you will see me doing mud fight with a professional wrestler. It is actually a very important sequence that would contribute to the progression of the story. Post the sequence, the story will take an expected turn which demands my exit from the show.”

“You have to wait and watch to know what comes next”, Prachi chuckled.

In the show, Prachi is playing the character of Susheel, who challenges the norms of society and fights to redefine the image of a girl.

On being asked about the reason behind taking a long break from the show, Prachi refrained from giving any clear answers. But the actress had earlier revealed about learning Malayalam and Mohiniattam.  Also, in a recent Instagram post, she announced the news of moving to Cochin from Mumbai. Well, that give some hint about what exactly is cooking.

Karan Johar introduces 6 Pack Band 2.0 for mental disability awareness with Y-Films & Brooke Bond Red Label


India’s 1st transgender band, the Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack Band exploded on to the scene in 2016, winning millions of hearts across the globe and became India’s most awarded campaign ever. The band had special collaborations with Anushka Sharma, Hrithik Roshan, Sonu Nigam, Asha Bhosle, among others, that became huge talking points.
In its 2nd edition, the 6-Pack Band 2.0 focuses on the important theme of Mental Health & Disability. Celebrated Producer-Director-Author-Host Karan Johar joins this cause to change the way we perceive children with different abilities. 
India’s 1st isspeshal band, the 6-Pack Band 2.0, comprises 6 teens between the ages of 13 to 18 [3 girls, 3 boys] with special needs but incredible music skills, drive and passion. Their spirit, their infectious energy, their resolve and their life stories are extremely inspiring. The band has been conceived & produced by Ashish Patil, Head of Y-Films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Films and curated by Shameer Tandon. They’re here to show the world that no disability can hold you back if given the right kind of love & support. 
Given the extensive research he’s done on Autism for his film ‘My Name is Khan’, Karan Johar is deeply invested into his support for the cause. As April is also Autism Awareness Month, the band’s launch becomes even more special. Karan says, “It’s so wonderful to see these young, super talented kids come together to create something so epic. I’m excited to be a part of something I know will not only change you and me but also has the power to change the world. I can’t wait to see what these kids do next, they are here to conquer the world with their talent!” 
Head of Y-Films, Ashish Patil adds, “Y-Films has always created content that does more than just entertain. Be it for gender equality, LGBTQ support or Sex Education, we’ve been at the forefront in getting these important messages across in the most fun manner. Being a special needs parent myself, the theme of mental health & disability is very very close to my heart. I know what one goes through as the world judges these kids day in and day out. But I’ve also learnt from my son how to take that with a smile, to accept everyone as they are and to spread happiness unconditionally. With 6-Pack Band 2.0 we really hope to show everyone how these kids are the missing puzzle pieces this world needs to complete itself!” 
The band’s curator Shameer Tandon says, “I am elated to be part of this path breaking journey of 6 Pack Band 2.0 with Y-Films. Last year along with Ashish Patil, we set out to enable a life altering experience for the LGBT community which took us  all the way to perform at the Cannes festival. This year our focus is mental health awareness. Rarely does one get an opportunity to nurture innocent and raw talent in these truly special children. Music is a universal language they say, these kids beautifully connect the notes with their voice. There’s lot one can learn about life from them, like the ability to stay immersed in every task with a smile.” 
Shiva Krishnamurthy, General Manager, Beverages, Hindustan Unilever adds, “Brooke Bond Red Label stands for inclusiveness. We encourage people to overcome their prejudices and find common ground with fellow human beings over a steaming cup of chai. A delightful way of doing this has been our partnership with YRF. Encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response that India’s first transgender band received, we are back with India’s most special band. We hope that our talented band members receive similar love this time around as well.” 
Prasanth Kumar, Mindshare CEO South Asia, Middle East & Africa says, “Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack - The journey needs to go on. And that’s exactly what we have been working on post the first phase of ‘Brooke Bond Red Label – 6 pack initiative’. As we continue this journey, we are back with ‘6 Pack Band 2.0’ - a collaboration between the Team Mindshare and Y-Films. This would continue to focus on some important and pertinent social issues and how the world needs to be more accommodating and inclusive. We as Mindshare have believed in this journey and we are at it working together to make this another delightful experience. It’s been motivating for all of us as we also saw many of the global recognitions (Glass Lions Grand Prix at Cannes) blessing all of us. The work for Brooke Bond Red Label ‘6-pack 2.0’ is in resonance with the brand ethos of Brooke Bond Red label that has always stood for inclusion and partners the campaign. BBRL 6 Pack band 2.0 addresses social ostracism of people with mental disability, thereby making the world a more welcoming place for all. Power and full throttle to the #ISSPESHAL6!" 
The first single 'Jhakkad Pakkad Dance' is now live on: 
YouTube.com/yfilms  : https://youtu.be/VNBjTR6FQhs 
Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/YFilms/videos/10156736405926294/ 
The band’s 1st single, ‘Jhakkad Pakkad Dance’ celebrates life. It showcases how we all need to shed our ignorance and our inhibitions. And learn to accept everyone as they are and dance like no one’s watching. Shot all over the city, it shows the band having a blast as they perform without a care in the world. The song has been written by Kumaar and the video has been directed by ace choreographer Adil Shaikh. 
Mental health & disability is a matter of critical importance as WHO estimates that almost 20% of the world’s population needs some or the other form of medical intervention. And almost 80% of cases go untreated for at least the first 12 months due to the stigma associated. Specifically, 1 in 68 children are affected by autism with the condition being 5 times more prevalent in boys than girls. This campaign hopes to create much more awareness, conversations and hopefully impact about this important theme over the 6 songs and 6 music videos that it will release over the next 6 months.
The Brooke Bond Red Label 6-Pack Bandmates:
Ananya Halarnkar
Anjali Ramesh
Maitreya Matale
Paarth Padhye
Prerna Agarwal
Rishaan Patil
Music Credits:
Composer & Music Director: Shameer Tandon
Lyrics: Kumaar
Intro Written by: Ashish Patil
Music Supervisor: Ahan Shah
Music Assisted by: Tushar Wader
Talent & Project Manager: Harsh Pandya
Shamir Tandon’s Entertainment & Music Boutique Team: Prakash Nair & Ria Shah
Arranged & Programmed by: Emon Goswami
Guitars & Bass: Shon Pinto
Rhythms: Arun Solanki
Rhythms Recorded by: Alok Punjani, 208 Studios
Mix & Mastered by: Rupjit Das, Posthouse
Music Video Credits:
Director & Choreographer: Adil Shaikh
Cinematographer: Ujwal Gupta, Zack Fenwick
Asst. Director & Asst. Choreographer: Islam Paco
Assistant Choreographer: Pavan Shetty, Kajal & Aquleem
Editor: Nitin FCP
Costume Designer: Chetna Rawat
Costume Assistant: Tanushka D’Silva
Costume Department: Mohammed Salim Ansari 
Production Company: Shake Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

Karanvir Bohra wraps up his first feature film, “Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna”


Karanvir Bohra wraps up his first feature film, 'Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna, yesterday in Madh Island This is his first Hindi film under his production company, Bora Bora Entertainment. It is made in association with Tseries. The film is directed by Lalit Mohan. Starring Karanvir Bohra and Priya Banerjee play the leads roles along with Samir Kochar and Mahesh Balraj. The crew shot for a song on the last day of the shoot. 
Karanvir Bohra said, ‘The film is like a baby for us because it had been with us since the inception stage, not only from the story or even idea but from the germ that we need to make a film. Today, it is unbelievable that the filming is over and we are on post the post-production stage. 
The director and the team have the equal amount of passion and fire towards their work and it shows in the film with its production value and grandeur which had been captured by the Ace Cinematographer Santosh Thundiyal. 
We also have a beautiful ensemble choice of music composers, Jeet Ganguly, Raaj Aasho, Tony Kakkar and Toshi Sharib the lyrics are penned by Shabbir Ahmed. 
T-series has given a great choice of also of singers for my movie, Guru Randhawa, Kanika Kapur, Armaan Malik, Shreya Ghosal, Tony Kakkar, Ali Azmat, 
Slated to release this year... the date will be announced soon.

Sony Max Highlights and Listings- 1st - 15th May

Date
Start Time
Program Title
1-May-18
09:00:00PM
HEART ATTACK
2-May-18
09:00:00PM
KHATARNAK KHILADI 4
3-May-18
09:00:00PM
LAKSHMI BOMB
4-May-18
09:00:00PM
RAMBO STRAIGHT FORWARD 
5-May-18
08:00:00PM
3 IDIOTS
6-May-18
08:00:00PM
KANCHANA THE WONDER CAR
7-May-18
09:00:00PM
KANCHANA 2
8-May-18
09:00:00PM
KAASHMORA 2
9-May-18
09:00:00PM
THE RETURN OF REBEL 2
10-May-18
09:00:00PM
ROCKET RAJA
11-May-18
09:00:00PM
HEBULLI
12-May-18
08:00:00PM
KASHMORA
13-May-18
08:00:00PM
THE RETURN OF REBEL
14-May-18
09:00:00PM
THE REAL LEADER
15-May-18
09:00:00PM
BHAIRAVAA

Girls Bring Out the Best in You - Veere Di Wedding trailer crosses 12 million views


Strong women lift eachother up and Veere Di Wedding is out to prove that your girls truly do bring out the best in you! 
With powerhouse producers like Ekta Kapoor & Rhea Kapoor coming together with four gamechanging female stars, two of whom are undoubtedly looked upon as fashion icons in the country; one would typically expect a chick flick to come out of this collaboration. However, with the trailer of Veere Di Wedding, the makers have reiterated that this is “more than just a chick flick” and rightly so! 
The trailer of the film directed by Shashanka Ghosh went on to create a splash online registering over 12 million views in less than 24 hours , with everyone talking about the electric chemistry between Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar & Shikha Talasania . Packaged with all the ingredients of a fun & fresh Gen-X entertainer , Veere Di Wedding , takes audiences through the journey of four women from different walks of life . 
With something for everyone , Balaji Motion Pictures & Anil Kapoor Film Company’s Veere Di Wedding is all set to release nationwide on the 1st June.

Diana Penty wins ‘Style Icon of the Year’ award at asiaSpa India Awards 2017


Diana Penty was conferred with 'Style Icon of the Year' honour at the asiaSpa awards 2017 held recently at St Regis, Mumbai. 
Celebrating the best in luxury and wellness, the asiaSpa Awards 2017 also honored the names who exemplified what it meant to be leaders in the entertainment, lifestyle and fashion space. 
Always a trendsetter, Diana never fails to make heads turn with her impeccable sartorial choices, as she truly believes in ‘whatever you wear, you should be comfortable with it’. With a huge following among the youth, it is hardly a surprise that the gorgeous actress has bagged the prestigious honour. 
The asiaSpa India Awards have been dedicated to promoting this very important segment of wellness for the past 10 years so that they can contribute towards the growth of the emerging Spa and Wellness industry. These awards recognise creativity, originality and excellence in the wellness industry as well as individuals who adopt wellness in their life and motivate others to do so as well.

बुधवार, 25 अप्रैल 2018

DadaSaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards 2018 to be held on 29th April Akshay Kumar, Rakesh Roshan, Sonam Kapoor, Shree Narayan Singh, Manisha Koirala, R. Balki among the list of winners


The DadaSaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards 2018 is scheduled to be held on 29th-April-2018 at Chitrakoot ground,  Andheri-west, Mumbai. Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation award  is one of the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema and is the highest official recognition for film personalities in the country.

This year, the winners are Akshay Kumar for Best actor in a leading role  for Padman and Toilet Ek Prem Katha, Sonam Kapoor for Best actress in a leading role for Padman, R Balki best Director for Padman. The list of other winners include Bhumi Pednekar, Shree Narayan Singh Armaan Malik, Neeti Mohan, Amit Sadh, Sanjay Mishra, Aditya Narayan Jha, Konkana Sen, Maniesh Paul, Kainaat Arora, Bhumi Trivedi, Aruna Bhatia, Shital Bhatia, Virendra Arora, Twinkle Khanna, Piyu Chohan, Siddharth Kannan, Arshi Khan, Sandip Marwah, Luv Ranjan, Nusrat Bharuch, Ishita Raj Sharma, Amjad Bagadwa, Farida Jalal. Apart from the mainstream awards, 22 Technical Awards will be presented to the technicians. Certificate of appreciation will be awarded to Eco Fashion Designer Nidhi Bhardwaj and Swati Mehrotra for Best Footwear Designer.

The awards ceremony will see live performances by Kainaat Arora, Arshi Khan, Piyu Chouhan, Arvind Neel Waghela, Santok Singh and many more.
Dadasaheb Phalke –The father of Indian cinema who had brought revolution to the Indian film industry. The film fraternity owes its evolution and success to the great Dadasaheb Phalke.  The main aim of these awards is to honor artist, technician for their contribution toward the industry. Dadasaheb Phalke film foundation awards is the only awards supported by Federation of western India Cine employees  (FWIC) show is  executed by Glocal Thinkers. These are the only awards which felicitate the technicians and is nominated and voted by 27 prominent film association across the country.

Trailer of film Veere di Wedding


A New Trend in Film Distribution with Eros Now launching ‘Meri Nimmo’ first on its digital platform in association with Aanand L Rai


Eros Now, India’s premiere Video OTT platform has been at the cusp of content and technology revolution since its inception and now adds another feather to its cap. In association with Colour Yellow Productions and Aanand L Rai, Eros Now is proud to present it’s First Original Film ‘Meri Nimmo’ to its viewers worldwide premiering on April 27, 2018.  

Ridhima Lulla, Group Chief Content Officer, Eros International comments, “This launch is a mega step on the evolution of the film business in India. We are thrilled to extend our relationship with Aanandji, with whom we share a wonderful synergy, to the digital space as well. The launch of our first direct to digital film, Meri Nimmo furthers our promise of offering very engaging original content ensuring a superior consumer experience. With this movie we embark on a journey of providing filmmakers and viewers across the globe with fantastic programming that might not get a theatrical release and delivers better viewership and engagement on digital”. 

Directed by Rahul Shankalya and produced by eminent filmmaker Aanand L Rai, Meri Nimmo was selected for 2016’s NFDC Film Bazaar and will enjoy a straight to digital release on Eros Now. A delightful coming of age film starring Newton actor, Anjali Patil in and as Nimmo along with child actor Karan Dave as the central protagonist, it earned wide praise at the 47th International Film Festival (IFFI) and the 19th MAMI Mumbai Film Festival last year. The film revolves around an eight-year-old boy who thinks he is in love with a 24-year-old girl and what follows when the object of his affection decides to get married. The story depicts the young boy’s roller coaster ride of emotions set against the backdrop of his beloved Nimmo’s impending nuptials. 

Commenting on the development, Filmmaker & Producer Aanand L Rai said, “Developing content for digital consumption on Eros Now was a natural progression after our association together on films for the big screen. The digital world excites as well as challenges me and at Colour Yellow Digital, we can’t wait to paint this blank canvas and present Indian content targeted towards audiences for this medium. Meri Nimmo is one such film that's very Indian at heart and I’m sure it will strike the right chord with its beautiful storytelling and stand out performances”. 

This association is the first of the many that Eros Now and Colour Yellow Digital are planning in 2018-19. The viewers are in for a treat with the range of programming set to roll out exclusively on Eros Now. So download the App and don’t forget to subscribe. Bolo Kya Dekhoge.

Manoj Pahwa Reveals Details Of His ‘Khajoor Pe Atke’ Character


Actor Manoj Pahwa, known for his roles in films such as ‘Being Cyrus’, ‘Wanted’, ‘Dabangg 2’, ‘Jolly LLB’, ‘Judwaa 2’ and the super-successful TV show ‘Office Office’, will be next seen in Harsh Chhaya’s directorial debut ‘Khajoor Pe Atke’ and the actor opened up about his character in the film. 

Talking about his character Jeetendar from the film, Pahwa said in an interview, “I play the eldest brother in the family and being the eldest, I feel that it is my solemn duty to take all decisions and be the father figure to everyone else in the family. Needless to say, this causes friction between the other family members and you will get to see in the film the kind of hilarious consequences that arise as a result of the way my character behaves.” 

Apart from Pahwa, ‘Khajoor Pe Atke’ also stars Vinay Pathak, Seema Pahwa, Dolly Ahluwalia, Sanah Kapoor, Suneeta Sengupta and others. ‘Khajoor Pe Atke’ is a tongue-in-cheek look at how different members of a family react when a member of the family is rushed to a hospital after falling gravely ill. This film will offer cine-goers a glimpse into the lives of the most entertaining ‘Item Family’ ever!

Presented by S.O.I.E films, produced by Welcome Films Productions and directed by Harsh Chhaya the film is set to release on 18th May 2018.

I feel blessed and humbled receiving the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan Awards: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan


Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan felicitated legends from the fields of music, drama, art and social work with the prestigious Deenanath Awards at the Shri Shanmukhanand Hall, Sion. Hon. Minister  Shri Nitin Gadkari presided over the function. Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Usha  Mangeshkar, Adinath Mangeshkar, Avinash Prabhavalkar and Ravi Joshi among others played perfect hosts at the event that had a familial feel to it. 

This year, the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award was conferred upon the Sarod Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan; Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Lifetime Award to Asha Bhosle, Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Special Award to Anupam Kher for his contribution to Indian Theatre and Cinema, Shekhar Sen for his contribution to Theatre, Dhananjay Datar for his Social Entrepreneurship; the Vagvilasini Award to poet Yogesh Gaur for Literature and Shriram Gogate Award to Rajiv Khandekar for Journalism; the Mohan Wagh Award to Theatre Production - Ananya for Best Drama of the Year; the Asha Bhosle Award to Mery Behlihomji, Hon. Chairperson of The Central Society of Education for the Deaf for her social cause and contribution to the progress of the hearing impaired for general public.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan was elated. “For the musicians of India, and especially for me, the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan Award is the greatest and the most prestigious award of my life. The legendary Deenanath jee gave the revered Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar, Meena Mangeshkar and Srimant Hridayanath Mangeshkar to the music world. I feel very blessed and humbled with this honour.” 

Asha Bhosle felt equally honoured. “This award is really special for me as it is in the name of my father, Shri Deenanath Mangeshkar. But more than that, I feel honoured to receive this award as it has been conferred upon many stalwarts from the music industry, over the years. This year is Deenanath ji’s 76th anniversary and legends like Pandit Birju Maharaj, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Ajay Chakraborty among others will be part of celebrations. I feel blessed. “ 

Social entrepreneur Dhananjay Datar felt inspired. “I am extremely happy to be chosen to be a proud recipient of the prestigious Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards. The Mangeshkar family, in every way, has been giving Maharashtra, the best of their best. Apart from entertaining the society with divine music, they have been active in social service and enrichment of our culture. Their noble philanthropic service has set a unique example for others to follow. It is a blessing for me to receive this award. Secondly, I am inspired and encouraged by Pandit Hridaynathji Mangeshkar, when I humbly started promoting Indian and specially Marathi culture in Gulf countries. His words of appreciation boosted my spirit and enthusiasm to march forward in this direction.” 

Avered Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, “Deenanath ji was a great performing musician and a trendsetter in Maharashtra. Raga music in Maharashtra was popular through Natya Sangeet and he was a King in that periphery, his memory maintained by the legendary Lata ji, Asha ji, Usha ji and Hridaynath ji. I think it’s really a privilege for everyone to come and remember Deenanath ji today and the kind of hard work that the family has put in to keep the tradition alive. I received the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratisthan Award four years ago and this time, I will be performing alongside Birju Maharaj ji. It is going to be an enthralling experience for me and I am looking forward to the same.” 

The Mangeshkar family has been celebrating Deenanath Mangeshkar’s anniversary since the last 75 years and this is the 76th anniversary celebrations. Earlier the celebrations used to be a private function till they made it public since 1988. 

“In memory of Master Deenanathji, whose monumental contributions as a singer, musician and stage artiste have been an inspiration to the people of Maharashtra and India, the Mangeshkar family organizes the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan Awards to honour legends. We are glad that we have the love and support of the masses.” echoed Hridaynath Mangeshkar.

The Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan Awards was followed by a classical programme, Swar Nritya Bhav Darshan wherein  Pt. Birju Maharaj and  Saswati Sen delivered a Kathak performance, Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty’s rendition of Thumris, with Anindo Chatterjee as the Tabla accompanist. The programme concluded with Pt.Ajoy Chakraborty's Thumri rendition with Bhavmudra presentation by Pt.Birju Maharaj.

The 76th Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Punyatithi was organized by Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Shruti Prathishthan along with Hridayesh Arts, who have also organized the music programme.

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