Children's Day Quotes By SET Artist

Sangeeta Ghosh as Saanchi in Kehta Hai Dil Jee Lee Zara:

I have very fond memories of children’s day. In my school we used to celebrate by having plays and performances by students itself. I remember we used to get this box of chocolates every year from our school and I always used to look forward for it.  I feel in everyone’s life childhood days are the best days one can never ever forget.

Ruslaan Mumtaaz as Dhruv in Kehta Hai Dil Jee Lee Zara:

I was very mischievous child; I used to be a big prankster in my school. We had this boy’s gang who used to always find ways to trouble our teachers. But still I was the favorite of all teachers; I was like those popular kids in the class.  On children’s day we all friends used to go out and celebrate. It was so much fun and I always want to go back and relive those days.

Delnaaz Irani as Dilshaad in Kehta Hai Dil Jee Lee Zara:

As a kid I was a very shy person, I used to have very less friends and used to be in my own world. But as I grew I changed and become an extrovert. On children’s day all I remember is that in school we used to play songs and celebrate it with all our teachers and class friends.

Kirti Nagpure as Nandini in Desh Ki Beti Nandini:

On children’s day we used to have a lot of fun.  In my school we used to have this special ceremony dedicated to Nehruji, in a form of skits or plays. And after that we all students used to get gifts from our teachers.  As a kid that time even getting a small gift used to make us feel so special. I love the fact that we used to be so carefree.

Raafi Malik as Rajveer in Desh Ki Beti Nandini:

The best part of my life was my childhood days. I remember on the children’s day me and my parents used to go to the orphanages and distribute sweets and clothes to them. My parents always taught me that to gain happiness we should first give it to others. It indeed was a pleasure watching the little kids happy even with those small sweets.

Sonia Bilani as Pihu in Bade Aache Lagtey Hai:
From my childhood days the best days were my school days. I was a very naughty child, a bit notorious who was back bencher average in studies but was always high in extracurricular activities. On children's day we used to have performances of dance and play and I was the first one to take part in all these activities. The best part my childhood were my friends who are with me till date.

Faisal Khan as Maharana Pratap from Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharanpratap:

As my mother tells me, in my early childhood days I was a very naughty child. I used to be always up with some or the other mischievous. But at the same time whenever my parents scolded me I used to always listen to them. On children’s day my school always organizes dance and games for all the students. I was the lead in all the dance performances and I used to feel so good when my teachers used to come and appreciate me. After the celebration I and my friends used to go somewhere to party and celebrate. It is great fun. 

Rajshree Thakur as Jaywantabai in Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap :
It indeed is a wonderful thing to celebrate children’s day and acknowledge the future heroes of our country. But at the same time it is extremely important that one does not overlook serious problems prevailing in our country which are related to the future generation. Child labor, lack of education for underprivileged kids etc.. It’s our responsibility to make a difference by doing our bit.
Aashka Goradia. as Dheer Bai Bhatiyani in Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap :
I love children, the world child itself invokes the strongest human emotion. I am really looking forward celebrating this day not  just with my family but also with those don’t have a family. I urge all my fans to dedicate some time on this day and  make someone feel special. The happiness you will get will know no bounds.

Celebration time for AR Murugadoss and Fox Star Studios: Raja Rani completes 50 successful days at Box Office !

It’s a happy 50 for Fox Star Studios, AR Murugadoss and The Next Big Film’s super hit Tamil film, Raja Rani starring Arya and Nayanthara, and directed by Atlee! The film will complete 50 days at the box office on Friday, November 15^th 

Raja Rani’s dream run at the box office also marks a hat trick for Fox Star Studios and AR Murugadoss’s partnership that started in 2011 with breakaway hit Engaeyum Eppothum.  Endorsed by the audiences and the critics, the film has worked for its refreshing content, Atlee’s deft direction and for its groundbreaking marketing campaign before the release, that set it buzzing.

Talking about the film’s successful run and the fact that even after 50 days the film is still running to packed theatres, debutant Atlee says, “ This is a dream come true. I couldn’t have asked for more. I am eternally grateful to the audiences and the critics for all their love and support, and to the film industry for welcoming my maiden venture with such warmth and love.”

Leading film maker, A R Murugadoss, Fox Star Studios’ partner who co- produced Raja Rani, adds, “ The way the audiences have responded to Raja Rani has made me very happy. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how much money a film makes at the box office, but how many hearts it touches. I am really thankful to everyone involved, especially our partners Fox Star Studios for their innovative marketing & distribution efforts. The fact that it’s a huge box office success is all due to the efforts of everyone involved, especially Atlee. I can proudly say we have given the film industry a bright spark in Atlee and I look forward to even greater work in years to come."

Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios, concludes, “ We at Fox Star Studios, are absolutely thrilled - the film’s critical and popular acclaim reaffirms our belief in creating mass entertaining cinema that has a great story at its core. It’s been an amazing partnership with A R Murugadoss which has delivered a hat- trick in Tamil Cinema with Engaeyum Eppothum, Vathikuchi and Raja Rani. We are committed to adding value through strong marketing & distribution, and the industry’s enthusiastic endorsement to the unique marketing campaign of Raja Rani is gratifying. Raja Rani's success is largely due to the very talented young director – Atlee; I believe that he is one of the finest new directorial finds and we are looking forward to working with him on his next film. We are committed to scaling up further in Tamil cinema and have an exciting line up of films in 2014 as well!”

Shemaroo Entertainment inked an acquisition deal with Viacom18 Motion Pictures

Acquires a pipeline of 23 movies including blockbusters of the year and unreleased titles

Mumbai, 13^th November, 2013: Shemaroo Entertainment, an established Filmed Entertainment “Content House” in the country, inked an acquisition deal with Viacom18 Motion Pictures. The Company acquires exclusive video rights for a pipeline of blockbuster movies of the year, awaited to be released on Home Video. The deal also includes a large chunk of unreleased titles.

A pipeline of 23 movies including acclaimed titles like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Bombay Talkies and Madras café along with unreleased titles like Gabbar featuring Akshay Kumar, Mary Kom Film featuring Priyanka Chopra and One By Two featuring Abhay Deol form the part of the deal. The list also includes regional titles – Marathi and Bengali.

Talking about the acquisition, Hiren Gada, Director, Shemaroo Entertainment said, “We are glad to join hands with Viacom18 Motion Pictures. We firmly believe that content is king in our business and continuously work to expand our library which presently includes around 2800 titles. The deal will also allow us to offer fresh and latest content to our partners and consumers."

Ajit Andhare, COO Viacom18 Motion Pictures says,” We are constantly looking to monetise our content with transparent, professional partners who will place value on our work and maximise its potential in every channel. This deal with Shemaroo on Home Video is a step in that direction“

About Viacom 18 Motion Pictures :

Viacom18 Motion Pictures is India's finest fully integrated motion pictures studio. In just two and a half years of operations, VIACOM18 MOTION PICTURES has emerged as a force to reckon with by delivering a stream of critically and commercially successful films that have appealed to millions of Indians all over the world.. VIACOM18 MOTION PICTURES has produced and distributed 20 Hindi and 13 Hollywood films in this short span of time

VIACOM18 MOTION PICTURES also holds the rare distinction of having 11 titles in the last two years to have run successfully in theatres for more than 50 days - Golden Hits! The Studio has also backed path-breaking and much-appreciated creative work in the form of hits like Special 26, Kahaani, Gangs of Wasseypur, OMG - Oh My God!, Shaitan, That Girl in Yellow Boots, Pyaar ka Punchnama, Inkaar and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns to name  a few.

Viacom18 Motion Pictures swept all the popular and critical film awards this year with Kahaani, and Gangs of Wasseypur taking the top honours. 2013's slate promises to take the game even higher –Bombay Talkies, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Madras Cafe,  and Boss.

The strategic alliance with Paramount Pictures to market and distribute PPI line-up in the Indian sub-continent has seen blockbusters like Transformers Dark of the Moon, Mission: ImpossibleGhost Protocol, Madagascar 3, Hugo, Paranormal Activity and G.I. Joe: Retaliation to name a few.

About Shemaroo

Celebrating the golden jubilee, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd is among few entertainment companies that has hallmarked several pioneering efforts with its innovative and out- of-the- box thinking. Founded in 1962, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd is an established Filmed Entertainment “Content Houses” in the country, active in Content Ownership, Creation, Aggregation and Distribution with a large content library of over 2800 titles.

Shemaroo is engaged in the distribution of content for satellite channels, physical formats and emerging digital technologies like the Mobile, Internet, Broadband, IPTV and DTH among others. With its partnership with the major telecom operators and other digital media platforms, Shemaroo is at the forefront of the digital age. The company has also tied  up with many content providers across the country. The “Shemaroo” brand today is synonymous with quality entertainment in the Indian entertainment eco system.

Teach 1D (One Direction) to Dance Bollywood Style on 1D Day!

 

Since Global superstars One Direction announced a first of its kind worldwide event, ‘1D Day’, a seven hour global live stream, fans in India have been looking for an  opportunity to be a part of the same. Giving them a platform, Sony Music India and their official partner TV channel, 9XO, announced a unique and innovative contest asking fans to record a video of themselves doing a Bollywood dance step to the song ‘Best Song Ever’. The gratification has got the fans extremely excited as the winning video will be showcased at a global level on November 23^rd 2013! What more can a 1D fan ask for?

India, the third largest fans base, is also featured on the official 1D Day page with all the details of the contest. All fans can send their entries to 1ddayindia@gmail.com before November 20^th to participate. 

To celebrate the launch of Midnight Memories, their 3^rd studio album, scheduled for release on November 25^th globally, 1D Day is the first live event of its kind, giving people from different countries and time-zones the chance to interact with the band throughout the broadcast.  With the quality of a high-end HD production, the event will provide unparalleled access to One Direction’s world, helping the band reach fans in every country.  It will feature special star studded appearances, sketches with the band, live broadcasts with different countries and fan-generated videos.  

 

With their two albums to date – ‘Up All Night’ and ‘Take Me Home’ - One Direction have sold over 30 million records worldwide. They’ve won two BRIT awards, three MTV Europe Music awards, three Billboard Music awards, and just won Best Pop Act of 2013 at the MTV EMAs!  This summer One Direction made their cinema debut with their massive hit 3D concert movie ‘One Direction: This Is Us.' The film has been a phenomenal success, topping box offices around the world and grossing an incredible $60 million worldwide. ‘

Website – http://www.1dday.com/gb/home 

The 'TEACH 1D TO DANCE BOLLYWOOD STYLE' Contest

Step 1: Choose your favourite 60 second clip from 'Best Song Ever'!

(We know it'll be tough 'coz the whole song is just so perfect... but rules are rules!)

Step 2: Get your video camera ready!

(It could be a handicam, digicam, cell phone - basically anything that has the best resolution you can give us!) 

Step 3: Do a Bollywood dance step to the 60 second clip of 'BEST SONG EVER' you have selected.

Step 4: Upload it onto www.youtube.com and mark it as 'Private'. 

(Click here for instructions on how to upload!)

Step 5: Send us the link to 1DDayIndia@gmail.com

Nehru Centre ‘s Bal-Disha promotes young talent

 

The non-profit institution, Nehru Centre Mumbai is going all out to promote young talent from across the country as it hosts a unique art exhibition “Bal-Disha” from the 12^th to the 17^th November,2013 displaying works of 4 gifted child artists - 12 year old,Vedika Kanchan, Ishita Limbekar (6), Tiyana Kapadia(9) and Maria Mirza(14).This makes it the 21st year that the Nehru Centre is exhibiting children’s works chosen for their unique abilities and creations.

Says Nina Rege,Assistant Director, “This is the 21st year of Bal-Disha at the Nehru Centre and it has always been an enriching experience. Our aim has always been to support and promote art and creativity and I look forward to the exhibition and several others to follow”.

There to support everyone in their endeavor, Karishma Kapoor plays guest for the evening as she makes a special appearance to encourage  the young painters as well as Sunita Menon and Guest of Honor Vladimir Kuskovski - principal of Oberoi International. 

Says Karisma Kapoor, “I strongly believe in nurturing and encouraging young talent and couldn't be more excited to see the displays at this unique art exhibition.”*.

All of 12,Vedika Kanchan, a student of Oberoi International School has over 30 awards in the last 5 years, having participated in competitions both on the national level and overseas. With a series of paintings under Mosiac, the young artist will display seventeen artworks which include relief printing, acrylic on canvas and water color on paper,all reflective of nature.This would also be the second time the Nehru Centre has chosen to display the young talent’s work.

Adds Vladimir Kuskovski,Principal ,Oberoi International School, “I am delighted to visit Nehru centre and see the paintings done by these  young and very talented and gifted artists. Vedika's series Mosaic  portrays an evolved and remarkable journey done, recording her artistic exploration with unique dimension”.

Karishma Kapoor in an endeavor to encourage Vedika will also purchase paintings from the Mosiac collection, proceeds of which will go towards the iLeap Foundation.Established by Sunita Menon and Noopur Kanchan, the iLeap Foundation looks to provide medical treatment to the needy.

Says Sunita Menon, “Vedika is a gifted girl and its appropriate that her show is called Mosaic..its her attempt to capture the different hues and colors of life”.