The Assamese Bhojpuri Queen Kalpana Patowary participates in North East India Festival

Guru Rewben Mashangva, Ishita Goswami, Kalpana Patowary & Tanvi Sharma

Kalpana Patowary an Assamese by birth, a stalwart in the annals of India’s cultural heritage was a part of the North East India Festival addressed by the Hon. Ministers of North Eastern States at the Taj Mahal Palace with other prominent artists belonging from the North East.

A sumptuous arrangement, a conviviality of music, fashion & food; North East India Festival that saw Kalpana Patowary (singer of chartbuster Gandi Baat) along with her other contemporaries from the North East.

The evening dedicated to India’s North East featured performances by Tetseo Sisters, Guru Rewben Mashangva, Zubeen Garg & Soulmate followed by an extravagant fashion show.

The internationally acclaimed folk & Bollywood singer, Kalpana Patowary is soon to release her magnum opus album ‘The Sacred Scriptures of Monikut’, a fusion of Naga & Assamese music with Guru Rewben Mashangva, Angaraag Mahanta (Papon) and Zubeen Garg.

When one thinks of Bhojpuri music world, be it film music or traditional non-film one, you have to take Kalpana Patowary’s name.Kalpana met up with Kalpana lajmi, Amy billimoria , Prashant sharma etc

CANNES RED CARPET WELCOME FOR ‘GRACE OF MONACO’

GRACE OF MONACO’s Photo Call and Red Carpet walk took place in Cannes amidst packed fans and a sea of media. Producer Uday Chopra, after the screening said, “Grace Of Monaco gets a standing ovation at the Cannes Festival. Wish my father was there to see.”

The movie, which also opened in France yesterday, will have its big screen debut in India on 13 June 2014.

Seen in the images along with Producer Uday Chopra are Actress Nicole Kidman, Director Olivier Dahan, Actor Tim Roth, Producer Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, Actress Jeanne Balibar and Actress Paz Vega.

 

Indian Soap Opera Star Gautam Gulati turns heads with his suave & sleek avatar at day 2 Cannes Film Festival

Gautam Gulati of Diya Aur Baati Hum fame is the first television actor to walk the red carpet at Cannes for the screening of his release COWARD
Gautam looked oh so suave & dashing in a white tuxedo as he walked the red carpet at day 2 of Cannes Film Festival, France.
 Unlike his contemporary actors Gautam Gulati from a household name went on to exhibiting his acting skills on the international platform with the screening of his release COWARD (DARPOK)
Confirming the news actor Gautam Gulati says “Yes, I am starring in COWARD (DARPOK) and going to France to attend the screening of the movie. Finally the feeling of being here has sinked in & it is absolutely wonderful & overwhelming. I'm meeting the stalwarts of the Hollywood industry."
He started off his journey as an actor with the experience of mastering in theater from Mandi House for a year. Leaving no stone unturned he also trained himself in dance from celebrated choreographer Shiamak Davar.
After working and attaining recognition for 6 years, perhaps he made up his mind to work within the industry and learn this way through. To be given an opportunity like DARPOK actor Gautam Gulati feels elated. Becoming the epitome of talent, the skilled actor perceives this international break as his golden chance to prove his masters in the field of acting.

It’s the moment of pride and honour for us

 

Yes, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s team is ecstatic with Narendra Modi poised to take over the reigns of administration in Delhi. And why not? After all producer Asit Kumarr Modi hails from the same village of Vadnagar as Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We had even gone to Banaras for canvassing and become part of the procession with Narendra Modi. We are sure that during his rule India will become more progressive and development oriented.  I share his ideologies. My Gokuldham Society is built on the ideals of India where so many different people of different casts live in harmony….where everybody is progressive.”

One man cannot close Bollywood shutters!: Ashok Pandit

Errant Association member debarred… Mithun Chakraborty’s silence irks producer associations

Actor-producer Mithun Chakraborty seems to be taking on producers association with his silence on the issue of erring workers, irks producers associations. Being the Chairperson of the Film Studio Settings and Allied Mazdoor Union, the producers expect him to take action on the same.

Ashok Pandit, speaking for Indian Film And Television Directors Association, said, “Mithun Chakraborty is well-aware of association secretary Gangeshwar Srivastav and his extortionist behaviour. We had requested him for replacement several times.”

Dharmesh Tiwari, President, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), expressed his opinion that an enquiry should be set up into Monday’s incident of workers being assaulted by the production team. “Stopping work is no solution,” he stressed, adding that producers should work with unions and not bow down to political parties.

Writer Kamlesh Pandey, General secretary FWICE, said that Ganesh Srivastav has been debarred for 15 years. “We have issued several warning to him on complaints of extortion. This racket should stop, else producers will be forced to work with people outside the union,” he avered.

Producer JD Majetia pointed out that it is the workers who actually lose. “When we stop shooting, everyone is affected. Strike is no solution, ever.”

Gangeshwar Shrivastav’s debarring means that his strike call may not hold strength or be of consequence, as he is no longer a member. “One man cannot close Bollywood and TV shutters,” says Ashok Pandit. “And history shows that the one affected most by the strike is always the poor mazdoor. Watching any old classic will teach you that lesson!”