RENOWNED INDIAN CLASSICAL SINGER SAWANI SHENDE-SATHAYE PART OF PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL PROJECT `BEYOND: LOVE WITHIN’

THE SPIRITUAL SUPERGROUP `BEYOND’ ALSO FEATURES THE LEGENDARY TINA TURNERWHO SINGS ON A COUPLE OF SONGS

World’s first all-female spiritual super-group Beyond, featuring a global mix of talent from different countries, religion and cultures includes Tina Turner, the legendary and iconic singer and a self-styled “Buddhist-Baptist” along with RegulaCurti, a Christian from Switzerland and DechenShak-Dagsay, a Buddhist from Tibet, living in Switzerland as its members. This international music group, having had two prior hit album releases before, have signed on classical singer Sawani Shende-Sathaye, the only Indian member on this global group with a view to showcase India’s rich spiritual heritage and culture for their latest album “Love Within”. The album will be releasing in India under the Universal Music’s Panorama label

Hailing from a family of renowned classical musicians Sawani Shende-Sathaye, a trained classical singer based in Pune, has been honoured with the distinction of being a part of and be a part of a prestigious global project. Having won several accolades for classical singing, this is the first time Sawani will internationally collaborate for music. Enriching BEYOND´s already amazing musical range with Vedic mantras and classical Indian music, Sawani has lend an heart- rendering Indian touch to the project.

Speaking on the association,Sawani Shende says “It is a great honor for me to be a part of this beautiful and esteemed international project- Beyond - Love Within. I am proud to represent India and its culture on a global platform through this album. I am sure the message of love, peace and faith that we want to pass on through this album will reach up to every corner of the world. This album will definitely encourage people to think beyond religion even after keeping their own set of religious faith intact".

The album, which is their most ambitious project up to now, is dedicated to the Divine Mother (be it Mary, Tara or Parvati). "Love Within" combines songs, gospels and chants from three world religions in a mesmerizing soundtrack. The world-encompassing praises of love are sung in ancient languages such as Latin, Aramaic, Sanskrit and Tibetan, accompanied by Tibetan gongs, Indian tablas and sitars, an Armenian duduk and a Swiss alphorn.

BEYOND´s enchanting cross-cultural combination of hymns, prayers and mantras has brought about music of intense, spiritual beauty that appeals to a wide and diverse audience across the world. Five years ago BEYOND´s self-titled debut album struck a chord in the New Age, yoga and Spiritual community worldwide and sold over 200'000 copies. "We were overwhelmed by the reaction", comments RegulaCurti. The follow-up "Children Beyond", released 2011, is a music project for building peace and tolerance. Over 1,5 million have watched the Youtube-clip "SarveshamSvastirBhavatu" from this album. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XP-f7wPM0A)

“Personally, it’s something I’m very proud to be part of,” says Tina Turner. On "Love Within" she sings the Christian hymn Amazing Grace, the Lord’s Prayer, and the spiritual Motherless Child – which is the first single to be released, and the first single featuring Tina Turner to be released in over eight years.  “Hopefully this project will teach people how to use what they’re born with, to help themselves and help the world.”

For RegulaCurti, whose Zurich-based BEYOND FOUNDATION provided the inspiration for the group seven years ago, "Love Within" is the next step in a mission in which she strides to overcome the differences between people and to open the path to inner peace. "It´s not enough to listen to the music and be touched by it", she says, "one has to bring this love into everyday life." Regula is already planning new projects with singers from other world religions: Jews, Muslims and Sikhs.

Speaking on this, Sunil D’sa – V.P. Marketing, Universal Music India says,”It’s a matter of great pride for us that Sawani Shende has made it to a Global and prestigious project as this. Sharing a line-up that includes the legendary Tina Turner is no mean feat. And thru her music on this album, Sawani beautifully represents the rich spiritual heritage and culture of our country India. `Beyond: Love Within’ includes prayers of Buddhist, Christian and Hindu traditions and is indeed a collector’s album that every music lover must own irrespective of one’s religion. The album spreads the common message – that of unconditional love and peace. We at UMG India will do whatever it takes to get this album heard far and wide across our great big nation!”

Whatever one's (religious) beliefs or even musical tastes, BEYOND takes you beyond!

The album Beyond: Love Within available on both physical and digital formats worldwide exclusively on Universal Music

About Universal Music India:

Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd. (UMIPL) is a 100% subsidiary of the Universal Music Group.UMIPL has an extremely rich Indian catalogue comprising songs from Classic Hindi and Regional Films, Indi Pop, Bhangra, Ghazals and Devotional. It’s enviable catalogue includes artistes such as Asha Bhosle, AnupJalota, Bombay Vikings, Jagjit Singh, JoSh, Malkit Singh, PankajUdhas, Panjabi MC, Raghav, Bohemia, MohitChouhan to name a few. UMIPL ‘film’ catalogue (the 2nd largest in India) spans music from blockbusters such as Sholay, Qurbani, Amar Akbar Anthony, ChoriChoriChupkeChupke, Devdas and Munnabhai MBBS amongst the numerous jewels which symbolize the musical journey from the 70’s to date. On the International music front, UMIPL are the clear market leaders with artistes such as Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, ABBA, Akon, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, The Black Eyed Peas, Enrique Iglesias, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, JustinBieber amongst host of other popular music icons and household names in India.             

Encounter of aspiring actress 'Aashna'

This weekend Encounter gives its fan a double bonanza of entertainment, drama and action with Mahi Vij and Manini Mishra in the most distinctive roles. The episode will depict the tale of Aashna who runs away from her house to become the first woman gangster in the history of underworld. Aashna uses Bijoy, an underworld gangster as a ladder to achieve her dreams. Aashna’s aspirations come to an end when inspector Mita Gaikwad uses her strong networking which eventually leads to the encounter of Aashna.

Talking about her experience on portraying the character of Aashna, Mahi Vij, said “I am essaying the role of a female gangster popularly known as Aashna a first woman gangster in the underworld who is very strong headed and aspires to achieve a powerful life. My experience of shooting for Encounter has been lovely specially working with talented actors like Manini Mishra, Siraj Mustafa, Vinay Jain and Ali Hasan who have been in the industry from a long time. It was a great experience working together and I am sure the audience will love our work which we have put together.”

 

Commenting on her experience Manini Mishra said “I am essaying the role of Mita Gaikward who fights for women’s rights and plays an active role in fighting criminals. She is passionate, headstrong and courageous. The experience of shooting Encounter itself was very exciting and challenging. I also had the opportunity to work with my old friends Siraj Mustafa, Vinay Jain, Ali Hasan. I also found a new friend in Mahi Vij. I am absolutely thrilled to be playing such a powerful role and hope that it is liked by the audience as much as the show.” 

Tune in to watch this all new episode of Encounter on Friday at 9 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television

Raise a toast to World Environment Day with an Organic Kruto Cocktail

From recycling to taking a bicycle to work (!!), experimenting with Solar energy and even packing in organic meals. People are constantly doing their bit for the environment. World Environment Day is a great day to raise awareness and what better than raising a toast to this day with an Organic Kruto Cocktail

Krouto Organic Cocktail – World Environment Day

45 ml                     Krouto

15 ml                     Cointreau/ Grand Marnier

50 ml                     Green Tea Infusion

10 ml                     Maple Syrup/ Honey

3 ml                       Lemon Juice

Combine all ingredients in a Boston Shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled Martini glass.

Garnish with a twist of tangerine peel.

 Celebrate your eco friendly lifestyle this world environment day by sipping on an organic cocktail  

About Kruto:

The classic vodka with a contemporary twist - Kruto is made from the finest Ukrainian wheat and 9 times distilled for smooth finish. It is the best in its league. Catering to the self-indulgent era of the millennial youth, Kruto doesn’t judge or condemn. Chasing what it believes in and celebrating its being, is the Kruto Mantra. The Beverage Testing Institute recently awarded Kruto with a Gold Medal at the 2013 International Review of Spirits.

With most vodkas cocktails attempting to camouflage the vodka in the recipe, 9-times distilled Kruto ensures that you can always enjoy the taste of Vodka in the drink, making it the best option for even your most subtle cocktail infusions.

Padmini Kolhapure to enter the show in tonight’s Ekk Nayi Pehchaan

The wait is over, the versatile actor Padmini Kolhapure who will mark her debut on the small screen will be seen entering the show in tonight’s episode. Padmini will be portaying the role of Pallavi Ajmera who will be playing the love interest of Suresh Modi. Pallavi is a strong businesswoman who is very much contrasting to Sharda Modi. The entry of Pallavi in Sharda’s life is going to bring about major twist and turns.

What new phase will Suresh-Sharda’s relationship turn to? How is Sharda going to face this bitter truth?

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

Arjun Kapoor - Box Office Boy Wonder to soon join Twitter.

Arjun Kapoor fans are in for a treat as the Box Office Boy Wonder is soon to join Twitter on his birthday , the 26th June.

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Epitomizing success and superstardom, the young actor who leads the pack of Gen-X stars within young Bollywood is soon to join Twitterville ,as a special treat to several fans who have been requesting Arjun Kapoor to get on the micro blogging site.

Barely 2 years and 3 blockbusters old in the industry,ArjunKapoor has garnered an envious fan-following across the country . His rise in the industry has been unprecedented,while Ishaqzaade made on a humble budget went on to collect 48 crores at the B/O, his next two blockbusters Gunday and 2 States had cash registers ringing garnering 78.6 crores and 102 crores  respectively.This makesArjun Kapoor the youngest actor to be welcomed into the 100 crore club.What makes this achievement even more impressive ,is the fact that 2 State was a solo-hero film and the first-of-its-kind to see such unprecedented success.

Says a source, "Arjun Kapoor has a phenomenal career graph and the numbers are proof of the same - He is a huge draw at the B/O given his popularity with the masses . In fact the star has been flooded with requests to join Twitter as his fans want to be updated on the latest in his life and career.As a special treat he plans to join the micro blogging site on his birthday , obliging his fans across the country".