USTAD RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN UNVEILS THE MESMERISING "HABIBI"

FT. THE DYNAMIC DUO SALIM-SULAIMAN

THE VIDEO FEATURES SALIM-SULAIMAN AS WELL AS STUNNING ACTRESS ELLI AVRAM IN A NEVER BEFORE SEEN AVATAR!

LEAD VIDEO “ZAROORI THA” NOW OVER 15 MILLION VIEWS ON YOU TUBE!

`BACK 2 LOVE’- THE MAESTRO’S LATEST ALBUM IS NOW THE HIGEST SELLING `NON-FILM’ ALBUM IN 2014

 The maestro RahatFateh Ali Khan has surpassed expectations with his latest album `Back 2 Love’, which has now emerged as the highest selling `non-film’ music album this year in India! Propelled by the immensely romantic lead single “ZarooriTha” – the video of which featured real-life couple Kushal Tandon and Gauhar Khan– the album has once again proved that great music, creatively marketed, will find its place in a Bollywood dominated environment!  With an astonishing 15 million+ cumulative YouTube views, “ZarooriTha” has outperformed numerous Bollywood song videos this year. Besides, the album `Back 2 Love’ has till date been streamed over 3 million times and counting…across popular local streaming portals!

And before the momentum for “ZarooriTha” dies down, Rahat unleashes the highly infectious and up-tempo “Habibi”today –the follow-up single/video from `Back 2 Love’. This time, the popular duo Salim- Sulaiman has joined hands with the maestro, not only producing the song but also featuring in the music videoshot in the sizzling locales of Dubai along with the ultra-sexy Elli Avram.

“Habibi”- an Arabic themed passionate dance number refreshingly takes off with the singer’s trademark soulful style. FeaturingElli Avram as the ‘beloved’, the music video sees the actress show off some hot and sensual dance moves that will make you watch the video on `repeat’!

Speaking on his new single, RahatFateh Ali Khan said, "HabibiHabibi .... It is going to be all about Habibi from here on out. I am super excited about this track as it features Salim Bhai and Sulaiman Bhai along with Elli Avram. This song will be a revelation across the world and I will be seen as I’ve never been seen before. It took my producer, Salman Ahmed some doing to convince me as it’s different from how I am seen usually. Video director Rahul Sud has done a good job and shooting in the scorching heat of Dubai was fun. Elli adds flames to this song with her moves and on the whole it is a fabulous track. I hope & pray that everyone loves it.” 

Commenting on the release of the track, Devraj Sanyal, Universal Music / EMI Music, South Asia, said, “At the outset, RahatFateh Ali Khan’s `Back 2 Love’ is a run-away success! Moreover, it’s even more satisfying to see a `non-film’ album perform this well, if not better, than most Bollywood music albums released this year!  Our creative marketing efforts have obviously paid off as we now prepare the launch of the follow-up single / video “Habibi” – which is in contrast to what “ZarooriTha” was. This is a totally different RahatFateh Ali Khan…and with the likes of my friends Salim-Sulaiman – the producers of the track - as well as the beautiful Elli Avram featuring in the stunning video – we are eagerly looking forward to presenting this this single and video to Rahat’s fans around the world and take `Back 2 Love’ to the next level”.

Watch the Official “Habibi” video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNiqZzl-_G0

RahatFateh Ali Khan’s `BACK 2 LOVE’ now available across physical and digital platforms exclusively on Universal Music India.

Pratyusha Banerjee mobbed in Benaras during Hum Hain Na shoot

There is no doubt that the beautiful Pratyusha Banerjee has a huge fan following, but the pretty actress was in for a surprise recently while shooting for her new show, Hum Hain Na. Pratyusha who plays the lead in the show, was shooting with the entire cast in Benaras when she was mobbed by fans. Speaking about her experience, Pratyusha said, “When we were shooting near the Ganga River, there were almost 5000 people who had come to see the shoot. I was completely overwhelmed seeing so many fans. They were standing in the heat just to see us shoot. Though it was difficult to control the crowd, it was fun nonetheless.”

With the launch of the new show on Sony Entertainment Television, Pratyusha will be seen in a whole new avatar, we are sure her popularity is sure to grow as Sagarika in the coming days!

Treacherous Bairam Khan brings in Changezi in another attempt to kill Pratap

 Danger and treachery lurks around every corner for the young Pratap even as he gets ready for his grand wedding with Ajabde. Akbar known for his scheming ways joins hands with Bairam Khan whom he almost killed for being a traitor to him and is seen contemplating on waging war against Mewar. Bairam Khan also brings in assassinator Changezi to make sure their plans are sound and there is no chance that Pratap escapes this time.

In a bid to toughen himself for this war against Pratap, Changezi subjects himself to extreme training in sword fighting and even mediates under water to strengthen his mental mettle . He is extremely  loyal towards Akbar and is ready to sacrifice his life for him. After hearing from Bairam Khan that Pratap is Akbar’s enemy, he  decides to kill Pratap.

While on one hand Pratap is getting ready for his grand wedding ceremony, on the other hand Changezi is getting his sword ready and preparing for Pratap's assassination.

Will Pratap survive this onslaught against Mewar and come out victorious in this war? To know more keep watching Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap from  Monday to Thursday at 10pm only on Sony Entertainment Television

The Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar's Cricket Documentary to release on 26th September in India!!

Enlighten Company Presents

Cricket World Cup 2011: Beyond All Boundaries Releasing on 26th September 2014!

Directed by Sushrut Jain

Produced and Narrated by Kunal Nayyar

Trailer and website: http://www.cricketdocumentary.com/

One of the most popular and acclaimed Indian faces in Hollywood, the Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar who plays scientist Rajesh Koothrapalli in the award winning show, has voiced and produced a prolific documentary on Cricket, and after many festival laurels, it is finally releasing in theaters here!!

Releasing on 26th September, the documentary is presented by Enlighten Films directed by Sushrat Jain and tells the stories of three ordinary Indians, a penniless superfan, a boy superstar and a girl cricketer, for each of whom cricket is a lifeline.

Synopsis

As India, host of the 2011 World Cup of Cricket, begins its campaign to win the Cup

after a 28-year drought, three ordinary Indians - a penniless super fan who cycles across

India to cheer the team, a 12-year old cricket prodigy, and a girl cricketer from Mumbai’s slums – seek their salvation/escape from a difficult life through their passion for cricket. It is the spring of 2011 and the World Cup of Cricket is being held in India. On every street corner and in every village, children play cricket. The country’s obsession with the sport is unparalleled and it is the only thing that transcends India’s deep divisions of language, religion, region, class, and caste.For almost half a year, the makers followed three Indians, for each of whom the sport of cricket is a lifeline. In the struggle and triumph that make up their journeys, we get glimpses of the hope and despair that characterize life in modern India. Sudhir Kumar – a 30 year-old superfan who for the past ten years has attended every India home game – makes it to matches often by cycling a thousand kilometers. He has one dream – for India to win the World Cup after a 28-year drought.Prithvi Shaw – a twelve-year old boy from a humble background– is breaking several long-standing Mumbai school records in batting. Coaches, players, and even local politicians speak about him in hushed tones, convinced he is the next Indian cricket superstar. His mother died when he was three, and his unemployed father has great ambitions for him.In a world dominated by boys and men, a group of girls dressed in cricket whites practice hard every day in one corner of Mumbai’s famous Shivaji Park. A standout among them, Akshaya Surve, bowls with the fierceness of a professional cricketer. She shares a small room in a Mumbai slum with her mother. We follow her as she prepares for and takes part in the selections/tryouts – her last chance of breaking in to cricket and having a future beyond the slum.

The film had its World Premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival in April 2013. It subsequently screened at the Arclight theaters in Hollywood as an official selection at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), the premiere festival of Indian cinema in the world. At IFFLA, Beyond All Boundaries won both the Audience and Jury Awards for Best Documentary Feature. And after all the acclaim, the Documentary is finally hitting Indian theatres!!

Says Kunal Nayyar, "I am so excited to finally be able to bring Beyond All Boundaries to Indian audiences.  In my opinion, it’s the ONLY film I’ve seen that fully captures India’s passion for cricket.  It’s a big fun film and if you’re a cricket fan and you want to relive our once-in-a-lifetime 2011 World Cup victory you cannot miss this film in the theaters. Because of The Big Bang Theory, I’ve received so much love from fans in India.  I’ve wanted to give back for a long time and I feel that by producing Beyond All Boundaries – the ultimate India cricket film – I’ve tried to do that.  This film is bound to be loved by Indians and it is my gift to every Indian who cares about cricket or his country. After winning awards at film festivals all over the world, Beyond All Boundaries is finally going to play in theaters in India.  If you’re an Indian who loves cricket or simply loves your country this is a film you have to watch.  It’s entertaining, emotional, and it’s real in a way so little in cinema is anymore.I was excited to be a part of this project because it’s about three people who live and breathe cricket and as a lifelong cricket fan I simply had to be associated with this film. If you’re Indian you cannot miss this film in the theaters.  It is an incredible journey not just about India’s amazing 2011 World Cup win but also about the lives of these three amazing Indians.  I’m proud of my role in bringing this film to Indian audiences.” says the Big Bang Theory star

“I’m so thrilled to be able to bring Beyond All Boundaries to Indian audiences.  Not just because I’m the filmmaker but because it’s a must-see film for an Indian cricket fan, or for any Indian who enjoys good cinema. The film has had a very successful run in the West at film festivals but ultimately this is a film for Indians. Cricket in India is unlike any sport in the Western world.  And there has been no film about cricket like Beyond All Boundaries.  The film not only captures the 2011 World Cup with all its high drama but also tells the stories of real Indians for whom cricket is a way to a better life.Both Kunal and I grew up in India playing and loving the sport of cricket.  For both of us, making this film, which captures India’s 2011 World Cup win and also the incredible passion for cricket in India was a dream project.  For me personally, this film was a labor of love and I’m delighted to finally be bringing it to Indian audiences”  adds Director Sushrut Jain

All you cricket crazy fans make sure you do not miss this one on 26th September!!

Rajniesh Duggal will not be a part of Bigg Boss!!

The model turned actor and the winner of the latest season of reality show Khatron ke Khiladi, Rajniesh Duggall has been much speculated to be a part of yet another reality show, Bigg Boss!!

After winning the stunt based reality show, Rajniesh is the hot favourite amongst channels and general public. Amidst a lot of brouhaha over the digital platform, he has  been receiving a lot of requests from fans to be a part of more reality shows. But we learn from reliable sources that Rajniesh, will not be a part of the much awaited show Bigg Boss.

But his fans are happy to see their hearthrob in the sensuous promotional song for Creature 3D along with Surveen Chawla. The video has been grabbing a lot of eye balls and Rajniesh has been getting a lot of positive appreciation from fans across the nation. Well, here's hoping to see more of him in the near future.