सोमवार, 1 अप्रैल 2013

Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam is the first Bollywood singer to create her own app

Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam is the first Bollywood singer to create her own app, which is now available for freedownload in the Apple App Store and the Google Play store.
Says Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam“I thought this would be a great way to stay in touch with my fans andwell-wishers across the world. I cancommunicate directly with them, and they with me. We spend so much time travelling, and oftenour smart phones are out constant companions, so we thought an app would be agreat idea. The initial response towardsthe app has been extremely favourable, and I’m so happy that people like it.”
The app features exclusive contentincluding news, tour dates, music, videos and a fan wall where she communicatesdirectly with her fans.
She is also in the process ofcompletely revamping her website www.kavitaks.comto make it more fan friendly. 
 
Kavita just returned from a tour ofthe US and the middle east which includes special performances at the worldclass Royal Opera House Muscat with Dr. L. Subramaniam, Bindu Subramaniam, AmbiSubramaniam and the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Christian Eggen. She said: “It was agreat experience performing with the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra with Christian Eggen. The orchestra is the first in the region and Maestro Eggen is truly brilliant. The Royal Opera House Muscat is one of thegreatest concert halls in the world in terms of design and acoustics. Performing with my husband L. Subramaniam andmy children Bindu and Ambi is always a truly special experience.”
Asked about her other upcomingprojects, she says: “2013 has so far been a pretty busy year. My husband and I have just completed the SaPa Baby book, which is designed to teach classical music to children in a funway. This book should be out soon.
“Times Music has also just released asong called ‘Yeh Meri Kahaani’ which is sung by my daughter Bindu and myself in Hindi and English. It is dedicated toNirbhaya, and it is a small way in which we can stand up against the terriblethings that have been happening across the country.
 “We are also in the final stages of mixingfor my new album of solos and duets composed by my husband Dr. L. Subramaniamand featuring a number of great artists.”

WHITE HOUSE DOWN

Release date: 28-Jun-13 (worldwide)
Genre: Action thriller
Director: Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow, 10,000 BC, 2012)
Cast: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Richard Jenkins and James Woods  
In Columbia Pictures’ White House Down, Capitol Policeman John Cale (Channing Tatum) has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer (Jamie Foxx). Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation’s government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

SONY MUSIC PARTNERS WITH BALAJI FOR A 3-FILM MUSIC DEAL


Sony Music Entertainment, a global music giant, today announced a 3 film music deal with Balaji Motion Pictures. The three films are Ek Thi Dayaan, Shootout At Wadala and Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi. Like all Balaji films, these three are no exception when it comes to the pedigree of music.
An entertaining supernatural thriller with an electrifying jolt at the end, Ek Thi Daayan marks the first ever association of two creative powerhouses – Ekta Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj. Ek Thi Daayan carries the Vishal Bhardwaj stamp of music, with lyrics by Gulzar. The first track, Yaaram , rendered by Clinton Cerejo and Sunidhi Chauhan, is already topping the charts. Ek Thi Daayan stars Emraan Hashmi, Kalki Koechlin, Konkona Sensharma and Huma Qureshi, and releases worldwide on April 18.
The soundtrack of Shootout at Wadala promises to be the most elaborate album of the year in true Sanjay Gupta style – six tracks and four remixes. An ensemble of music directors (Anu Malik, Anand Raaj Anand, Meet Bros Anjjan & Mustafa Zahid] have created a variety of tracks; dance and romantic. The first track, Babli Badmaash, featuring Priyanka Chopra, was recently launched in a big way, and is yet another chart-topper. The other tracks feature appearances by Kangana Ranaut, Sophie Choudry and Sunny Leone. Shootout At Wadala also stars John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Tusshar, Ronit Roy and Mahesh Manjrekar, and releases worldwide on May 1.

Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi, a slice-of-life Delhi-based comedy, is a co-production with Bejoy Nambiar, featuring newcomers being launched by Balaji. It is slated for a September 2013 release.
Commenting on the association, Sanujeet Bhujabal, Marketing Director - Sony Music India said, “We have worked with Balaji in the past and they have always given us hits. This is our first big association with them on three prestigious projects. We are thrilled to be working with the team again and are investing all our efforts to ensure that the music reaches out to music enthusiasts.”
Said Tanuj Garg, CEO Balaji Motion Pictures said, “The Sony Music team is very proactive, passionate and forward thinking, and have worked on some of the biggest Bollywood hits in recent times. We are glad to be associating with them on three important films.”

“I HAVE A STRONG EMOTIONAL CONNECT WITH AASHIQUI 2”-TULSI KUMAR

Daughter of music industry’s mogul Shri Gulshan Kumar and sister of the reigning music baron Bhushan Kumar of T-Series, Tulsi Kumar is a popular playback singer for Bollywood films and has sung for the leading ladies of the industry.
One of the melodious voices of our industry, Tulsi Kumar, since 2006, has sung in number of Bollywood movies and also come out with her album. Kumar's singing career started by singing in numerous Bollywood movies like Aksar, Humko deewana jar gaye, Chup Chupke , Bhool Bhulaiyya, 8*10 tasveer, Once upon a time in Mumbai, Ready , Dangerous Ishq, Dabbang2 to name a few.
In 2009, Tulsi Kumar released her debut album 'Love ho Jaaye'. She also featured in the music videos for few tracks of the album.
Many of her songs from films were accepted instantly by the audience and still top the charts like " Tum Jo Aaye" from ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai’ with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan , “Love Mera Hit Hit” from 'Billu' , "Humko Pyaar Hua" from 'Ready' , "Saanson Ne" from 'Dabangg 2'. She has also rendered her voice in Punjabi films like 'Yaara O Dildaara' and 'Dil Tenu Karda e Pyaar' as well as sung devotional albums like 'Shivalay', 'Raam Naam Ki Maala' and 'Rattan Laagi Radhey Ki' to name a few.
In 'Ready' released in 2011, Tulsi sang for Asin in the very successful songs, "Humko Pyaar Hua" and "Meri Adaa", which listeners still groove too. In 2012, Tulsi has already lent voice in movies like 'Rush' (Mumkin Nahi), 'Dangerous Ishq' (Tu Hi Rab, Tu hi Dua) and 'Bittoo Boss' (Kick Lag Gayi), 'Dabangg 2'(Saanson ne). She has rendered her voice for the recent successful tracks like "Mera Mann" from 'Nautanki Saala', "Aao Na" and "Halki Halki" from 'I Love New Year'.
The song 'Mera Mann' from "Nautanki Saala" ( starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Kunaal Roy Kapur directed by Rohan Sippy) is a romantic number that reaches your heart and one can feel the emotion of love n romance lyrically.
Another number "Aao Na" from 'I Love NY' is another romantic track which is a duet with Sonu Nigam.Its a mushy romantic track that can make anyone who is in love go weak in their knees . The song emotes how you feel when you know you are falling in love. The second track from I Love NY - "Halki halki" is a fun, peppy, feel good number which is lyrically romantic and is a duet with Shaan. For I Love NY, Tulsi yet again renders her voice to the beautiful Kangana Ranaut after Tum Jo Aaye from Once Upon a Time in Mumbai.
Next in pipeline for Tulsi Kumar is Aashiqui 2 where she has sung a few tracks in the album.Tulsi states, " Aashiqui 2 is a very special and prestigious project for me as i have a strong emotional connect with the film.Almost 20 years back, Aashiqui was a project helmed by my father Shri Gulshan Kumar along with the Bhatts. The film back then set a benchmark in the field of music and was a huge success.Today i feel extremely happy n honoured to be associated with the sequel of the film(aashiqui2)which was actually initiated by my father.With my fathers blessings n the hardwork put together by the entire team I am sure Aashiqui 2 will recreate the same magic n become a huge success",signs off tulsi.
Daughter of music industry’s mogul Shri Gulshan Kumar and sister of the reigning music baron Bhushan Kumar of T-Series, Tulsi Kumar is one of the melodious voices of our industry today. She may have a powerhouse music brand T-Series behind her, but Tulsi is known more for her work as a singer than her family connections. She had a platform to enter Bollywood, yet it has not been an easy path to success.
Like every newcomer she had her share of struggles. Today with numerous tracks in Bollywood movies, the singer has come a long way. Having rendered her voice in many films like ‘Ready’, ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai’, ‘Billu’ and ‘Dabangg 2’ to name a few.
Next in pipeline for Tulsi Kumar is Aashqui 2 which holds a very special place in her heart. She feels a strong emotional connect with her new film Aashiqui 2 as 20 years back, Aashqui was steered by her late father Shri Gulshan Kumar.
Tulsi says, “I think I was only five years old, when Aashiqui happened. And I remember very faintly that my father used to bring home all the music that was being done at that point of time, and make everyone in the house listen to the songs and get an opinion on them. So it’s a touching thing for me because my dad wanted me to become a playback singer.”
She further adds, “Right from that age, he started sending me to classes and today, after almost 20 years, I am a part of a project that was initially started by him. The film back then set a benchmark in the field of music and was a huge success. With my father’s blessings and the hard work of the entire team put together, I am sure Aashiqui 2 will recreate the same magic and become a huge success. Today I feel extremely happy and honoured to be associated with it as I have a strong emotional connect with the film. I have two songs in the film both on romantic lines HUM MAR JAENGE is a duet with Arijit which will remind you of the 90’s melodies, it’s a beautiful romantic track composed by Jeet Ganguly and the other song WOH PIYA AAYE NA is a duet with KK”.
She has also rendered her voice for songs in Rohan Sippy’s Nautanki Saala, I Love NY and Balaji Motion Pictures’ Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi to name a few.

New ACP Pradyuman of CID is Sparsh

Sparsh Khanchandani who has won the hearts of many by character of Rashi in Sony tv’s Parvarrish, is all set to win your hearts by enacting ACP Pradyuman in the CID Veerta Awards. Sparsh performed in the event along with her co-stars Rakshit Wahi& Tapasvi Mehta . Little Sparsh had a tough time to prepare herself for the act but it turned out to be good and was appreciated by all.
"I was supposed to dance with someone else but that could not happen and I was asked to perform solo. I was given only two hours to rehearse but it came out to be a nice performance and a enjoyable experience for me. The act was challenging but it was wonderful since I love challenges. I performed on the popular numbers of Rajesh Khanna and Dev Anand which were the toughest ones but it was fun doing it. My mom told me that it was one of my best performances till date" says Sparsh
Sparsh further added, "I looked very funny getting dressed up like ACP Pradyuman as I had to enact him and bring out expressions like he does. It was not very tough for me to do so, as I have worked with him earlier in CID & know how he does. I still follow CID and like it a lot. I was very glad and excited when I was offered CID Veerta Awards, as it was an opportunity for me to meet the entire team once again."
Talking about the experience of being a part of the show and the compliments she got, Sparsh shared, "Rakshit played Daya, Tapasvi played Abhijeet and I played ACP and all three of us got a standing ovation after the act. Enacting a boy when I am a girl was one of most difficult things for me that too only in 2 hours. I got good compliments from my mom, dad, choreographers, friends and relatives and they were happy that I learned it in such a short span of time."

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