Meinu Ek Ladki Chaahiye releases on 26th September, 2014

BVM Films’ social satire ‘Meinu Ek Ladki Chaahiye’ starring Raghubir Yadav, Puru Chibber, Reecha Sinha, Zakir Hussain, Yatin Karyekar, Rashee Bindal & Jyoti Gauva is set to release on 26^th September, 2014. Produced by Manoj  Bindal & Santosh Bindal directed by Abhishek Bindal, Meinu Ek Ladki Chaahiye touches upon several issues in the country however in an entertaining manner. Govind (Raghubir Yadav) & his assistant Shishupal (Puru Chibber) get their first legal case after a lot of difficulties even though Govind’s father is a renowned lawyer. Since its Govind’s first case, will he and his assistant manage to save the accused? And will the culprits be brought to the book? Meinu Ek Ladki Chaahiye will answer all these questions.

The first song of the much-awaited film, "Finding Fanny" is released.

One of the most anticipated films of the year Finding Fanny launched their first song. The song titles Fanny Re was launched by Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor at a suburban hotel in Mumbai.The launch saw a live performance by the Music Director Mathias Duplessy, where the dancers dawned the masks of all the characters from the film. Alos, and additional track Shake Your Bootiya composed by Sachin -Jigar was performed. This was a suprise act, as the video wasnt revealed. The song titled "Fanny Re" features all the main characters of the comedy flick, including Arjun Kapoor, Padukone, Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia. The track appears quite quirky with all the actors dancing crazily to the funny beat.It has been composed by Mathias Duplessy, and sung by Mukhtiyar Ali. The video is choreographed by popular dance master Shiamak Davar.Produced by Maddock Films and presented by Fox Star Studios. Release date - Sept 12.

Ajay Devgn to present a Marathi periodic drama Vitti Dandu and this makes his foray in Regional Cinema

Marathi cinema has creatively and successfully evolved over the years, and this is the first time that Ajay Devgn would be venturing into Marathi Cinema, Ajay Devgn's production house will be be presenting a periodic drama film called 'Vitti Dandu' which is slated to release by the end of the year.
The trailer of Vitti Dandu will also be attached to none other than the actors upcoming film Singham Returns, where the viewers would get a glimpse of the film for the very first time.
The marathi industry is poised to grow even further and what better way to be a part of this cinema now.
Vitti Dandu is a periodic drama which revolves around the triumph of love for the country over attachments for a loved one, this story is about the relationship between a Grandfather and Grand Son and stars Dilip Prabhavalkar, Ravindra Mankani, Yatin Karyekar, Radhika Deore (child artist), Nishant Bhavsar (Child Artist), Shubhankar Aatre (Child Artist), Mrunal Thakur and Ashok Samarth.

The film is directed by Ganesh Kadam under the production name of Rajradha movies , music by Santosh Mulekar and is produced by Leena Deore

Shemaroo Entertainment releases the much awaited film “Manjunath” on Home Video

The much talked case of Manjunath was once again in limelight when the movie titled Manjunath, based on his real life story got released in theatres. It is an inspiring biopic based on the life of a fearless individual who was killed battling the corrupt oil mafia in the remote villages of UP. If you still not have had a chance to watch it, here is another opportunity. Shemaroo Entertainment releases Manjunath on home video.

The Cast includes veteran theatre and film actors like Divya Dutta, Anjorie Alagh, Seema Biswas and Yashpal Sharma who have all worked for a nominal fee since this subject really touched their hearts.  When the cast was shooting in Lucknow, it was a very hush-hush affair. The shooting was kept under wraps and the entire film was shot under a fictitious name since it’s such a sensitive subject. Very few scenes in the film are fictional.

Set in India’s hinterland, the film revolves around young Manjunath Shanmugam who joins an oil firm right after his elite education from IIM Lucknow. One day Manjunath goes missing after he realizes that there exists a large scale adulteration of fuel. Even after several threats to his life, Manjunath is undeterred and decides to uncover the truth and fight for justice.

But his voice was silenced - He was shot dead on duty for doing what was right. Will his sacrifice be just a headline or will justice prevail? Will Manjunath’s story inspire you to take a stand for what is right? These are the questions that we need to ask ourselves today.

Manjunath is certainly one of those movies which cannot be given a miss. So what are you waiting for? Go and grab your copy today! 

The DVD and VCD of Manjunath is economically priced at Rs 299/- and 115/- only.

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 House” 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.

Bollywood Actress and International Recording Artist Priyanka Chopra inspires teenage girls to aim high with UNICEF

 

Bollywood Actress, International recording Artist and UNICEF India Ambassador Priyanka Chopra met with young women in Chandrapur, India, to mark International Youth Day[1] and to witness how their lives are being transformed through the Building Young Futures programme, which is run in partnership with Barclays.

Priyanka Chopra has been supporting UNICEF’s adolescent work in India for eight years. During her visit she met young women from the Building Young Futures programme, locally known as Deepshikha, and saw how they are being empowered to help fulfil their potential.

Building Young Futures is a global partnership between Barclays and UNICEF that aims to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged communities. Through the programme in India young women are receiving peer to peer support in developing the life, enterprise and financial skills they need to overcome the challenges they face to become strong, financially independent women as well as agents of change in their communities. This includes learning how to save, building business plans,developing their own enterprises and learning how to network as well as buildingconfidence, understanding girl’s rights and leadership skills.

In India there are around 243 million adolescents who are facing rising youth unemployment[2].  Life can be particularly hard for young women as they face the challenges of limited economic opportunities and access to training and employment, which reinforce broader issues of discrimination, early marriage, violence and poverty.

Priyanka Chopra said: “Girls have the ability to transform their own lives, develop their own enterprises and help grow India’s economy. The Building Young Futures programme being implemented by UNICEF in collaboration with Barclays is giving them the vital skills and support they need to make this happen.

“I met girls who have experienced incredible hardship in their lives.  Building Young Futures has given them a voice and confidence, or ‘daring’ as they call it.  These girls are working together, setting up businesses, planning their futures; they are empowered to handle the challenges life throws at them.  I strongly advocate that parents, care-givers and educators must give the girls more and more opportunities to grow in their lives.”

In India,by 2015, Building Young Futures will have empowered around100,000 girls and young women directly and another 200,000 girls through the programme being scaled up by the Maharashtra Human Development Commissionerate.The programme depends on UNICEF, Barclays and the Government of Maharashtrasharing their expertise.  It has helped these young women to build confidence, knowledge and skills, which gives them choices and the opportunity to build sustainable livelihoods.  The girls take their strength, and determination back into their communities, effecting significant change and helping to transform the wellbeing of even more women and children.

Ram Gopal, Chief Operating Officer, Barclays India, said: “Barclays is committed to supporting young people to develop the skills to fulfil their potential. Through Building Young Futures, we are able to empower these young women in India, teach them that they are equal to men, and help provide them with the skills they need to become economically empowered individuals. Building Young Futures is part of our global goal to support five million young people in becoming the next generation of achievers.”

Louis-George Arsenault, Representative for UNICEF India, explained: “Adolescence is an age of opportunity and UNICEF is committed to investing in young people and enabling them to transform society. The Deepshikha programme, which is currently being implemented in some districts of Maharashtra with the support of Barclays, has been extremely successful in providing girls and young women with the skills and confidence to start their own enterprises and we look forward to expanding this programme across the state and more widely in India.”

Priyanka met girls including SadhanaChaudhari, who was discriminated against by her family and had to leave school early with limited skills. Sadhana, now 23 years old, runs her own tailoring business, and is setting up a group sanitary napkin business with other girls from her village.  She has become a leader in the programme, orPrerikaas they are locally known, and is determined to pass what she has learnt onto other women in the community.

“Joining the Building Young Futures Deepshikha programme was a turning point in my life,” says Sadhana. “The Building Young Futures/ Deepshikha programme has given me confidence and now I can support my family.  I come to the training as I learn a lot from this.  I cannot do anything sitting at home, so I must come out and take charge of my own destiny.”

For further information, please contact:

UNICEF India

Swati Mohapatra, UNICEF Maharashtra, +91-9930235472,smohapatra@unicef.org

Geetanjali Master ,UNICEF India, +91-981 810 5861, gmaster@unicef.org

Sonia Sarkar, UNICEF India, +91-981 017 0289, ssarkar@unicef.org

UNICEF UK

Kate Wills, UNICEF UK, + 44 (0)7880 292 429/  0044 (0)7966 935 639 kwills@unicef.org.uk

Georgina Thompson, UNICEF UK, +44 (0)207 375 6167  gthompson@unicef.org.uk

About Building Young Futures

Building Young Futures is a global partnership between Barclays and UNICEF, set up in 2008, that aims to unlock the potential of disadvantaged young people by providing them with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to set up their own businesses and find work, as well as achieve a stronger economic future for themselves and their communities.  The programme runs in Brazil, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Uganda and Zambia.

In India Building Young Futures is locally known as Deepshikha.

To find out more visit www.buildingyoungfutures.org   

The impact of Building Young Futures / Deepshikha in India to date:

·         Over 6,000 adolescent girls started income generating activities

·         Over 5,000 adolescent girls and facilitators joined vocational training courses

·         Over 1,300 adolescent girls and prerikas(young women leaders) have resumed their education 

·         1,350 Adolescent Girls Self-Help Groups formed; 1,198 of these have bank accounts

·         These groups have generated savings worth over Rs 4.2 million (US$69,440/ GB£41,200 approx)

·         Over 400prerikas being elected to local self-government institutions

·         292 child marriages averted

About UNICEF

UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. For more information about UNICEF and its work visit: www.unicef.org

About Barclays
Barclays is an international financial services provider engaged in personal banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking and wealth management with an extensive presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Barclays’ purpose is to help people achieve their ambitions – in the right way.
With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 140,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.

Barclays is committed to helping people achieve their ambitions - in the right way. As part of Barclays' Citizenship strategy, it is focused on building the next generation of achievers through its 5 Million Young Futures goal. This is a commitment to invest £250m in programmes focused on supporting five million young people develop the enterprise, employability and financial skillsthey need to achieve their goals and become financially independent.   

Building Young Futures directly supports this ambition. Barclays renewed its commitment to the programme with an additional £5m investment in 2012. Barclays provides more than a financial investment, it supports the Building Young Futures partnership with its financial and business expertise, as well as the knowledge, time and skills of its employees who participate in the programme.

For further information about Barclays, please visit our website www.barclays.com