मंगलवार, 29 नवंबर 2016

ARTSCAPE BY KAMALIKA GUHA THAKURTA AIMS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS

On 26th November 2016, a session was conducted by the Artscape team in Nana Palkar Smriti Samiti, situated in Parel, Mumbai which is a cancer rehabilitation home. The session initiated with some Music therapy which also included Om chanting followed by Light therapy and other mindful meditation practices. Sharmishta Basu, a trained classical singer led the music therapy session while Vaishali Tare, a reiki master and healer conducted the Light therapy. The idea is to invoke a sense of relief and motivation in the participants and create an insightful of self-healing in the cancer patients. Artscape aims to encourage performing art forms as an alternative approach to recovery, healing and psychological rehabilitation of any kind of physical or emotional trauma. The project is initiated by Kamalika Guha Thakurta, founder and artistic director at Artscape. Over the weekend, another such session was conducted by the Artscape team at the Indian Cancer Society, Parel.
The main objective of having these sessions and this noble initiative is to use art forms as a tool to develop individuality, communication and social skills. It aims to provide individuals a great quality of life for people of all ages with a range of needs and challenges.

Pranav Sachdeva gives Shah Rukh Khan's Darr character an EVIL TWIST

"Jadoo teri nazar, khushboo tera badan, tu haan kar, ya naa kar, tu hai meri Kiran," sang the obsessive Shah Rukh Khan in Yash Chopra's Darr... and the rest is history.Many actors have tried to ape the psycho lover Rahul that SRK played on silver screen, but it has never been attempted on television. That is changing with Pranav Sachdeva's key role as the two-faced character he plays in Deepak Sharma's gripping daily soap Agar Tum Saath Ho, produced by Gulshan Sachdeva for the revamped Zindagi channel."It's a triangle with a difference," says Pranav, adding that he has tried to enact the role with further nuances. "Ironically, my character in the soap is called Ram -- a name people relate with extreme goodness. Ram too is a great guy until he gets obsessive in love, so much so that he becomes tormenting," reveals Pranav.The actor points out that "Rahul of Darr was an eccentric stalker. He was possessive, bordering on psychotic. Inspite of all the similarities, Ram is different. He is evil in a much less obvious way. He's not a psycho or a stalker, but is immensely selfish and wicked, yet charismatic and witty. He uses his charm and corporate business power to find his way out of situations.""But like Rahul, Ram only cares about what he wants and gives two hoots about the other guy. These are shades which makes him scarier." Come to think of it, such were the shades that made SRK's iconic character of Darr start off as charmingly crazy, only to turn eerily spooky by the end.

Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s book inspired by Bollywood's DARK SECRETS!

Hard-nosed Bollywood journalist Ram Kamal Mukherjee's name in Bollywood elicits a blend of alarm and fascination. Some of the most famous film stars and media agents have been either his sworn enemies or closest allies. 
So for Ram to come out with a book inspired by his experiences, is something to look forward to. However, the unique aspect of his upcoming book will be that Ram won't be chronicling his escapades in Bollywood, like most journalists normally do in their books. Instead, he has chosen to go for an abstract fiction genre, though liberally borrowing from his experiences with the who's who of Bollywood. 
His book ‘Long Island Iced Tea’ will be released by Leadstart Publishing next month. Through various stories, the mood of the book is expected to swing from sober to slut, from dark love to wild lust. 
"This is my first attempt at writing something which is beyond my comfort zone, as fiction has not been my forte as a journalist. Though some film stars have accused me of writing fictional interviews in tabloids," smirks the journalist-turned-author. "Finally, their fears have come true with this book," he laughs. 
And what's with the title ‘Long Island Iced Tea’, we inquire. "There are eight essential ingredients cocktailed to make the classic Long Island iced tea, which originated at the Oak Beach at Long Island in New York. Without any one of them, the zing would be missing. Likewise, there are eight stories in the book," Ram explains.

The book's publisher Swarup Nanda is equally excited about the release of ‘Long Island Iced Tea’. “I had always heard about Ram Kamal Mukherjee in the context of his scandalous and notorious stories on Bollywood stars. But when I read the short fictional stories inspired from various incidents in his life, I found them charmingly simple, yet thought-provoking. This book is what breezy reading is all about."

VIDYA BALAN TO PLAY A LATE NIGHT RJ IN ''TUMHARI SULU”

Ellipsis and T-Series come together for a contemporary drama-comedy
Ellipsis Entertainment and T-Series have come together to produce a dra-medy, TUMHARI SULU. Vidya Balan will play the lead, Sulochana, fondly known as Sulu.
Sulu lands herself an unexpected job of a beautiful, fun and feisty RJ who anchors a late-night show, known for its voyeuristic quality and semi-adult shenanigans. The film will be directed by Suresh Triveni who has a host TVCs for top brands to his credit, including IPL’s India-Pakistan Mauka Mauka spot, which became a runaway viral sensation.
Confirmed producer Bhushan Kumar, “Today the audience is evolved and wants to see real and relatable cinema. Tumhari Sulu is a lovely heart-warming story tailor made for Vidya and we are proud to produce it with Ellipsis.”
Said joint producers Tanuj Garg, Atul Kasbekar and Shanti Sivaram Maini of Ellipsis, “In line with our vision of backing engaging and entertaining high-concept content, we are delighted to have found this gem of a script, which will make you cheer and laugh in plenty. The character of Sulu is fun, happy-go-lucky and grounded, everything that Vidya (Balan) is even in real life. Suresh Triveni is a debut talent to watch out for and we look forward to our association with T-Series, a market leader in the filmed entertainment space.”
Director Suresh Triveni said, “Tumhari Sulu has been handcrafted for Vidya (Balan) and to have her as a lead in my first feature is an honour. I look forward to seeing the story come alive as I have lived with it for almost a year now. I am delighted to have found great producers, Ellipsis and T-Series, for this incredible journey.”
Concluded Vidya Balan, “Sulu is like that nimbu... you add nimbu for taste or then add it to balance taste; zesty & versatile! I think she'll unleash my naughty side.”
'Tumhari Sulu' produced by T-Series and Ellipsis Entertainment will start shooting in April 2017.

सोमवार, 28 नवंबर 2016

GET READY FOR ADVENTURE SPORTS AT ABSOLUT ENCHANTED VALLEY CARNIVAL

Absolut Enchanted Valley Carnival 2016, India’s multi-genre, multi-faceted and one of largest camping festivals is just around the corner with a bunch of professional sports and activities this year.  
With a bouquet of talents from across the world like Alan Walker, Flo-rida, Jeremy Olander, Lost stories, the festival is going to take you on a musical ride. It’s glocal twist for the year being the additional artist line ups of Indian hit makers like Arjun Kanungo, Farhaan Akhtar,Arijit Singh, Badshah, Rishi Rich, Juggy D, DASU, Papon, Shirley Setia, Ami Mishra and many more.
EVC is set to write another saga of thrill and adventure with its professional adventure sports giving you an added numinous experience in the carnival. Being one of the pillars of the EVC, this year it will be a range of sports beloved from young kids to adults with Bungee jumping and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or Quad Biking making a comeback with Woodland for a thrilling festive exploration.
About the Sports
Bungee Jumping – Jump from the heights into the scenic valleys of Sahyadris giving a treat to your adrenaline.
All-Terrain Vehicle or Quad Biking - a quadri cycle sport in an artificially built spacious environment with all kinds of Terrain for a dynamic and thrilling experience.
Situated in the valley, the carnival’s activities are spread across a vast land space giving a breathe-taking experience. Adding the cherry on the top is the signature EVC Hot Air Balloon featuring along with Segways to move around the airstrip creating the whimsical experience like always.
The show indeed, is a ball of excitement and glory getting better each year.
For Further details visit:
www.evc.co.in | www.facebook.com/enchantedvalleycarnival| http://www.twitter.com/EVC India
About Enchanted Valley Carnival:
Enchanted Valley Carnival (EVC) is a unique festival property which was introduced to the Indian audiences in 2013. Enchanted Valley Carnival is the first-ever music festival in Asia to have a fully-fledged campsite, famously known as Enchanted Village, alongside professional adventure sport and other distinctive experiences. Enchanted Valley Carnival is hosted amongst the serenity of nature in one of the most exclusive cities in Asia at Aamby Valley City, being the first festival in Asia to be held on an airstrip. 
Enchanted Village shall be poised to endorse and facilitate this community through its extravagant camping experience, with the objective of being the most sought after camping brand in the country. Enchanted Village aims to extend its ritualistic nature amongst the fans, rendering an experience across the length & breadth of India’s diverse environmental settings.
In 2015, EVC introduced it’s sub property ‘Culinarium’ at the festival, which is a curated gastronomical experience. Gourmet as well as street food experiences are handpicked specially for the festival with pop up restaurants created to devour various cuisines under one roof.
EVC 2016 establishes itself as the only multi genre electronic music festival in India offering varied genres from electronic music to live genres across trance, house, techno, fusion and Indie along with other experimental music. Bringing together some of the most electrifying international performers that remain sacrosanct, EVC covers a vast spectrum of music with the presence of our Indian talent in the line-up.
About ABSOLUT:
ABSOLUT Vodka is the world’s most iconic vodka. For over 30 years, Absolut Vodka has collaborated with the creative world and the collection today comprises more than 800 works from artists such as Andy Warhol, Francesco Clemente, Louise Bourgeois, Rosemarie Trockel, Angus Fairhurst, Jan Saudek, Béatrice Cussol & Anish Kapoor.
Building on the brand’s artistic heritage, Absolut is collaborating with boundary-breaking artists to use the night as a canvas, allowing them to transform the night beyond the ordinary, and inviting partiers to play inside these unique artistic experiences. These experiences are inviting partiers from cultures around the world to see how creativity can challenge the norm, push society forward, and create a new dimension of the night that is unified by artistic expression.
About Saavn:
Saavn is India's leading digital music service, transforming how people around the world access and experience music on a daily basis. Saavn’s unique combination of Internet radio and on-demand music capabilities, coupled with proprietary social features like music tagging and music chat, deliver one of the richest media experiences available on mobile and Web today. Saavn is currently accessed in more than 150 countries and offers 10 million+ tracks in 11 languages: Hindi, English (India only), Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bhojpuri. The company has 900+ label partnerships and growing, including Universal Music India, T-Series, Tips, YRF, Saregama, Eros, Sony, and Warner Music. Saavn’s institutional investors include Tiger Global Management, Bertelsmann India Investments, Liberty Media, Steadview Capital, Mousse Partners, Quilvest, and others.
The company's award-winning iOS and Android mobile products include phonetic search, dynamic bit-rate streaming, global native ad-serving, and industry-leading design. With Saavn Pro, users can listen to music ad-free and offline. And through partnerships with Apple, Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Shazam, Saavn reaches more music fans than any other South Asian music service. In early 2015, Saavn partnered with the global non-profit Akshaya Patra to launch #MusicForMeals, a streaming-powered initiative to provide midday meals for school-going children in India.
Saavn was founded in 2007, and has offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, New York, and California. For more information, visit www.saavn.com or corporate.saavn.com.

Actors who aced the Anti-Hero roles on screen

  Bollywood has always loved its heroes, but it's the anti-heroes, the flawed, unpredictable, and dangerous ones, who often steal the sh...