Urvashi Sharma pregnant, conveys message to husband on love letter written on birthday cake!

It was a moment of dual celebration for Sachiin J Joshi as he completed the major portion of his film Jackpot The Full Jhol and celebrated it by heralding his birthday. But what made the moment more precious was the fact that he was also a soon-to-be dad and his wife Raina Joshi nee Urvashi Sharma chose this occasion to let the world know this.

In fact, it was Raina who took this decision. We wanted it to be a simple thing that only the family was aware of for the first few months. I knew  I had to await a surprise on my birthday, but the letter Raina wrote to me on a large cake was something very unexpected.  I was so touched,” says an emotional Sachiin.

Raina beams, “I was so happy to see Sachiin happy. I wanted to convey my feelings that what he did for me matters always and I would be with him through thick and thin and this day would be always special for us. And  thought, the writing on the cake would be the best. I am so happy he loved it.”

Sachiin, who, on the news of the pregnancy, went ahead and purchased a 20,000 sq ft flat at a prestigious Worli complex on  the 50th and 51st ^th floor, is happy that once the baby is born, they would move to their new home It is a 6 bhk and I am sure, with a new entrant, we will enjoy more space. It was my small thank you to my precious wife. Today, I feel truly blessed.”

Unique Function organised by SAKHA and PICOBA in the memory of Legendry singer Late Shamshad Begum at Epicenter Gurgaon

Rich tributes were paid to legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum in a Unique Function organized on Tuesday, the 6^th Aug at Epicentre, Gurgaon. On this occasion Sakha Awards 2013 were bestowed by Padmashree singer Shanti Hiranand to distinguished personalities for their respective contributions in various fields. Also the website of leading singer of the evening Simrat Chhabra www.simratchhabra was launched  by Shanti Hiranand. The Function was organized jointly by Societies Pecoba (Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh Old Boys Association) and Sakha in collaboration with Epicentre, Gurgaon. 

Those honoured with Sakha Awards included Dr DR Saini, (principal, Delhi Public School,RK Puram), Saraswati Music College, Delhi represented by its head Vibhor Saini (College was originally established in 1924 in Lahore where singer Mohd Rafi and music director OP Nayyar were students for some time during their Lahore days), film music researcher Bhim Raj Garg of Chandigarh (whose encyclopaedia of Punjabi Film Geet Kosh is under print), music composers Mohinder Sarin and Chhote Lal, Satpal Narang of Gurgaon(radio and TV programs producer), lead singer of evening Simrat Chhabra and compere cum script writer Mamta Vani. Mr Amarjit Singh Kohli announced that due to peculiar situation these days, IAS Officer Durga Shakti Nagpal’s Award will be bestowed in next program. 

Speaking on the occasion Sakha Chairman and Pecoba General Secretary Amarjit Singh Kohli said that Shamshad Begum was highest paid singer of her time and even Lata Mangeshkar has sung in chorus in a few songs in which Shamshad Begum was the lead singer. In the song “aji khushian manayen kyoon na ham, ham kisi se…” from film “Khidki (1948)the lead singer is Shamshad while Lata is singing in chorus.Gramophone Record of this song was issued by Columbia Company in their Record No. GE 8088. Born on 14 April,1919 in Lahore, Shamshad was the oldest surviving playback singer of film industry. She died  recently at the age of 94 in Mumbai on 23^rd April, 2013. Although she had started singing in radio Peshwar and Lahore since 1937, she made her debut as playback singer in the Punjabi film Yamla Jatt produced by DM Pancholi in Lahore in 1940 in which actor Pran also made his debut as a hero. As her conservative father Miya Hussain Baksh had permitted her to sing in films on the condition that she will never get photographed during his life time, her first photograph was published only in 1970 when she was 51 years old. Shamshad was the recipient of Padma Bhushan Award in 2009. 

The Function was followed by a program of musical homage to Shamshad Begum in which Shamshad’s songs were sung by lead singer Simrat Chhabra &  others including Deepak Kumar, Arun Goela, Jitendra Srivastava, Parminder Chadha, Shailaja Madhvan and Ragni Mathur. In between the songs Shamshad’s journey of life was illustrated through slides and recorded interviews with those who knew Shamshad  very well including her daughter Usha Ratra, film actresses Kamini Kaushal, Waheeda Rehman and Tabbasum, playback singer Meena Kapur, Nirmala Husan Lal (wife of music director Husan Lal) and radio Ceylon ex announcer Gopal Sharma.

Ekta kapoor with her star cast Promoted her film “Once upon a time in Mumbaai dobaara” in New Delhi

Star cast of the film “Once upon a time in Mumbaai Dobaara” visited New Delhi and promoted the film at Hotel Taj Palace. On the occasion Producer Ekta Kapoor was also present with Actors Akshay kumar , Sonakshi Sinha & Imran Khan and attended the Press conference.

When someone asked Ekta Kapoor that why She has changed the name of the film from “once upon a time in Mumbaai again” to “Once Upon in mumbaai Dobaara”, She smilingly said, “the Hindi word “DOBAARA” is more effective than the English word “AGAIN” plus it adds meaning to the name of the film as this is a sequel of the film “Once upon a time in Mumbaai”

Akshay is villain in the film, and when he was asked the reason behind playing the negative role, He said, “My experience in bollywood says villain teen ghante ki film me 2 ghante 45 minutes maze letaa hai aur 15 minutes hero uski pitaayi karta hai, toh sirf 15 minute pitnaa kyaa buraa bhaai”

After Rowdy Rathore, this is another time when the lucky silver screen couple will definitely impress their fans. And this is first time for Imran Khan Working with experienced versatile actor Akshay Kumar and stunning Sonakshi Sinha.    

Budding Stars Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan are much anticipated about their film which could probably highlight and change the graph their career.

Independen​ce day quotes of Sony TV artists

Shekhar Ravjiani (Judge of Indian Idol Junior): Freedom is a state of mind. Breaking from stereotypes, from mindsets that confine us. The way we have begun to freely express ourselves whether through writing, movies, art or music. What symbolizes freedom better than the way talented little children have found their wings in shows like Indian Idol Junior. Independence day ultimately reminds us every year, to use our freedom to make India an even better place for our children. Happy Independence day!!!

Simran Kaur aka (Anaamika in Anaamika): In my childhood days Independence Day for me meant holiday only.  In the morning I used to watch parade with dad and make small flags for everyone.

Today I feel our independence is taken for granted. Women are not at all independent; they are getting eve-teased, not allowed to wear what they want and treated really badly. I feel all the men should realize how they should behave with women, and then only we can say we all are independent equally. 

Anuj Sachdeva aka (Maanav in Chhanchhan): I remember my childhood days when we used to love Independence Day as it meant a holiday for all of us. But as we grew up I began to understand the importance of this day and how much our freedom fighters had gone through to have an Independent India. Today it’s become a day that sparks a lot of positive attitude and patriotism in our country. 

Delnaaz Irani aka (Dilshaad in Kehta Hai Dil.. Jee Le Zara): I am very patriotic person as I am a MA in history I have a complete knowledge about our history, in fact Indian history was my favorite subject. I can’t tolerate anyone talking against India or anything immoral spoken against it. I am very dedicated to my country, true Mumbaikars and very much attached to my roots.  We should have faith, believe and love towards our country.  On this Independence Day my only message is that one should love their country as you love your parents or your partner, it should be that selfless love.  On every Independence Day I wear the tricolors and I feel that patriotism should not be for one day it should be there all 365 days. 

Chandani Bhagwanani aka (Amita in Amita Ka Amit): When I was a kid on Independence Day there used to be various kinds of competitions in my school and I always used to come first and win lot of medals. I feel that Independence Day should be celebrated everyday as your love for your country can’t be only for one day. It is the day where we need to thank and morn for all those soldiers who are at the border protecting us every time. As a common man we can’t do anything for them so at least a remembrance is needed for them. Patriotism for me is a more like a duty and rights towards for your country.

 Sangeeta Ghosh as (Saanchi Prabhu in Kehta Hai Dil… Jee Le Zara): Independence comes with lot of responsibility. Only responsible citizen should have the right to complain. One needs to be responsible for their country first and then for themselves.

 Ruslaan Mumtaaz as (Dhruv Goel in Kehtaa Hai Dil… Jee Le Zara): During my school days, I was the captain of the house so on Independence Day we used to have this march past and I was the one leading it. Even at that time, I used to take that lead so seriously it’s like as if I am a Solider who is also playing its part in the country's protection. I love and respect the soldiers out there at the border who are always protecting us. Independence day for me is the day I feel everyone should salute these brave soldiers for their incredible support.

News on TOABH Talent Management

TOABH Management one of the leading talent management companies is headed by the Founder Ms. Sangeeta Bhatia. TOABH is a talent and celebrity management company who has an enviable reputation of managing talent for advertising, fashion and film industry.

The Company has signed all the new faces like Kristina Akheeva from YPD 2 , Maryam Zakaria from Grand Masti, Elena Kazan from John Day also Nathalia Kaur and Nandini Vaid who has been launched by Vikram Bhatt in his upcoming movie “ The horror Story”. Toabh has currently signed Sapna Pabbi who will be seen in an upcoming television show  “24” where she will be seen playing the role of Anill Kaoor's  daughter. " We super excited about this project about Sapna as its not only a regular TV Show, its an Indian Show with International feel", say Mrs Sangeeta Bhatia the owner of TOABH.