The Gorgeous Kavitta Verma took the desi route this Chaitra Navratri

 

The ravishing Kavitta Verma known for her prowess acting skills , a NSDian took to the desi route this Chaitra Navratri. Kavitta Verma steps out in a lovely pink ensemble this Chaitra Navratri visiting Maa Durga offering her prayers during her traditional puja performed at one of the suburban temple she was spotted shopping the puja offerings at the bazaar

IIFA TO PREMIERE ANUPAM KHER’S SHORT FILM ‘I WENT SHOPPING FOR ROBERT DE NIRO’

 The actor is also scheduled to conduct an Acting Workshop as a part of the IIFA Celebrations in Tampa.

 4^th April, 2014 - Recognising the immense potential of Indian movies to cross boundaries and gain recognition as world class cinema, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) will screen the directorial venture of renowned Indian and International actor, Anupam Kher which would be preceded by an acting workshop for the students of the University of South Florida. India’s biggest celebration of cinema- the 15^th VIDEOCON D2H IIFA Weekend and the Tata Motors IIFA Awards are all set to take place at Tampa Bay, Florida from April 23^rd- 26^th, 2014.

 Having contributed immensely to the world of cinema in the last 30 years, Anupam Kher is undoubtedly one of the finest actors Indian cinema has ever seen. Kher has proved his mettle time and again playing diverse roles in over 460 films and numerous theatre productions. He has been a part of many Hindi-cinema classics, including A Wednesday, Lamhe, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Special 26, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,  among others. Kher has also been a part of a number of crossover and mainstream Hollywood films including Midnight’s Children, Bend It Like Beckham, Bride & Prejudice, Woody Allen’s You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger and the Oscar nominated movie, Silver Linings Playbook. The actor currently runs India's finest acting school - ACTOR PREPARES. 

Titled I WENT SHOPPING FOR ROBERT DE NIRO, Anupam Kher’s short film will have a World Premiere at IIFA on the 2^nd day of the Videocon D2H IIFA Weekend. The premiere will be open to celebrities from the Indian film fraternity, who will be seen attending the screening and lending support to the veteran actor. Through the film, Kher has paid tribute to iconic Hollywood actor Robert De Niro, his co-star from the Oscar nominated film- Silver Linings Playbook. The film’s writer and main actor, Shivangi Kshirsagar, who actually did go shopping for De Niro describes the film as wild, feminine, and brazen. She portrays the role of the girl who goes shopping for De Niro in the short-film and has tried to best represent what she has seen of De Niro’s work in the 29-minute short film. 

Actor, Anupam Kher spoke of the film saying, “The film has had an exciting journey which came a sort of full circle for us on 10th November, 2013, when Mr De Niro visited our (acting) school and met the team. It was a very special occasion and I invited some prominent actors and directors from the Indian film industry to meet him. It was fun to watch some of our biggest stars sit around him – like students who crowd around their guru -- while De Niro patiently answered questions about his work, characters, scripts, co-actors, his films, his associations with filmmakers, etc. He graciously signed books, pictures and DVDs for everyone. It was such a memorable evening. He wrote a note for my students and teachers as well.”

“Having the World Premiere at IIFA in Tampa, Florida, showcases in essence the spirit of the short film, where a group of Indian artists pay tribute to the American legend, as India celebrates the centenary of Indian Cinema this year,” added Kher, who is sharing his craft through the acting workshop at IIFA Awards 2014, Tampa Florida. 

Speaking on the acting workshop and premiere, Andre Timmins, Director – Wizcraft International & IIFA said, “IIFA has long endeavoured to introduce the short film into the Weekend. We want to promote different films and give opportunities to students to be a part of the Indian cinema and IIFA experience. We look forward to screening ‘I went shopping for Robert De Niro’. We believe it will showcase both Indian and American aspects, making it a perfect premiere for IIFA in the United States and a catalyst for cinematic exchange.”

 Mr Kher’s acting workshop, based on the techniques perfected at his acting studio Actor Prepares in Mumbai, was a major success at earlier IIFA celebrations and is a must-attend event in the Videocon D2H IIFA Weekend calendar. Led by the veteran actor, the Acting Workshop aims at helping acting enthusiasts decipher the craft of performance and dramatics while tapping into the potential of many a budding actor. The workshop will also throw light on various topics on Indian cinema and will provide guidance to those seeking a professional career within the acting fraternity. The workshop on the 24^th of April is open to students of USF.

Imran Khan, Sonakshi Sinha get it on in the Amazon!!

Releasing on 11th April, Rio 2 brings back the lovable, eccentric characters from the original film (Blue, Jewel, Tulio, Linda and Nigel) in an even wilder, more colorful adventure with new music and dance sequences, new non-bird characters which add depth to the story and imagery.....and our very own B-town stars Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha!!!

The duo has lent their voices as main leads and macaws Blu and Jewel respectively to the Hindi dubbed version and showed sp

ecial 20 minutes of clips and the hindi trailer yesterday at a suburban multiplex!!!

For the very first time two B-town icons have lent their voices for a Hollywood animation film and joining them in the event were 2 memorable characters from the Amazon: Nico and Pedro!!!

Sparking off the fun interactive event was Mr Sunder Kimatrai, Executive Vice President Asia Pacific, 20th Century Fox who gave a tantalizing glimpse into the exciting movie and warmly invited the duo on stage to talk more about RIO 2.

About RIO 2

Sequel to the hit blockbuster RIO, which is infact one of the biggest animated films in India . Rio 2 brings back the lovable, eccentric characters from the original film (Blue, Jewel, Tulio, Linda and Nigel) in an even wilder, more colorful adventure. Rio 2 is the first big family entertainer of this summer (vacations) in India.

Sakshi Tanwar to narrate the Delhi Gang Rape Case on Crime Patrol

 

Is it a crime to be born a girl? This question occupied everyone’s mind when the heinous crime in a moving bus in Delhi shook the nation. The Delhi gang rape in December 2012, raised a zillion questions on just not the safety of women in our country but also the laws that governed perpetrators. Crime Patrol the popular crime show on Sony Entertainment Television depicted the agony, the pain, the torment of the rape victim for the very first time on Indian Television. And once again, Crime Patrol will narrate the horrific story of that ruthless act on the small screen.  SET in an endeavour to tell and depict the case from a women’s point of view has roped in none other than television’s most prominent female personality, Sakshi Tanwar, who will present the episode. 

After almost a year and a half, post modifying rape laws in our country, it’s sad but the situation of women remains the same! On browsing online, be it  Maharashtra or Gujarat; Delhi or Kolkata; a village or town, one gathers that crimes against women are still pertaining. Are silent protests, candle light marches enough? The answer is ‘No’. Crime Patrol has taken a step yet again, to ensure that people do not forget that they need to raise their voice for crime against women constantly till such time that this is completely wiped out from our society. A day should come when every girl feels safe and is not scared being on her own. 

In this special episode, Sakshi Tanwar expressed her thoughts and said “I have been a part of Crime Patrol earlier and it is such a great feeling to comeback for the most important episode. As a woman, I also feel unsafe like other girls and can empathize and understand her agony and pain. With this special episode we are trying to spread the message across nation for women safety”. 

Crime Patrol has always been a pioneer in depicting and narrating the cases with different angle and this time also in association with Sakshi Tanwar the show is going to narrate the case from a woman’s point of view on Delhi gang rape. 

Watch the special episode of Crime Patrol with Sakshi Tanwar this Sunday, April 6 at 8.30 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television

Sharda to shock everyone in Sony TV’s Ekk Nayi Pehchaan

Sony Entertainment Television’s Ekk Nayi Pehchaan is grabbling eyeballs of audience for its unique yet simple story line. The show which portrays the journey of Sharda in the hunt for a new identity is soon going to witness a highpoint. In an upcoming episode, Sharda is back from her classes and she notices a group of people who have come to take signatures from the family members for voter verification. As the voters were aware about Sharda’s inability to write and read they assume she will use her thumb impression but Sharda will shock everyone by taking a pen and doing the signature.

To know more tune in to Ekk Nayi Pehchaan, Monday- Friday at 8.30pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.