"HUM HAIN… Umeed-e-Kashmir" underway to restore faith and rebuild Kashmir

Our Chance to be One: India’s events, film and music industry come together with ZEE TV for the cause

Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Gulzar, Ranbir Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Sonakshi Sinha….lead the initiative

The entertainment industry led by the Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), the Film and Television Producers Guild and the global media conglomerate Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.(ZEE) has initiated a fund-raiser campaign, "HUM HAIN… Umeed-e-Kashmir" to raise funds and awareness for flood-stricken Kashmir. The recent floods in Kashmir have devastated and unhinged the lives of many leaving many casualties and loss of homes, property and livelihoods in its wake. 

Acknowledging our chance to be one, the relief campaign kicked off on Gandhi Jayanti and ZEE’s 22^nd Anniversary - 2nd October,  with a message from youth icon Ranbir Kapoor calling on the nation to join hands and raise hope for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The message was released along with a thematic music piece composed by Gulzar & Vishal Bharadwaj and sung by Sukhwinder Singh.

HUM HAIN: Umeed-e-Kashmir will strive to work alongside several NGOs, Government bodies, celebrities and civilians to give the cause a unified voice. The concert will include a list of celebrity performers will appeal and urge viewers to donate to key NGOs and specified Disaster Relief Funds in support of the Kashmir relief project. Many other stars and performers will be shortly announced.

On 18th October, HUM HAIN…Ummeed e Kashmir is being hosted at the Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium in Delhi and features a veritable who’s who: Aamir Khan, Vishal Bhardwaj, Farhan Akhtar, Ranbir Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Gulzar, Ayushman Khurrana, Daler Mehndi, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Sukhwinder Singh, Rekha Bhardwaj, Pritam, Shantanu Moitra, Kavita Krishnamurthy and Dr L Subramanium, Anupam Kher, Imtiaz Ali, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Mukesh Bhatt, Swanand Kirkire, Zaheer Khan, Boney and Sridevi Kapoor and multiple celebrities. More celebrities will continue to join as performers, as the build-up to the event begins. Tickets for the event and all proceeds, which will completely go to the charity United Way will soon be available on Bookmyshow.com and other outlets across the Delhi NCR region.

The campaign’s highpoint is the creation of simultaneous live events on ground across 7 cities on 18th October with the main event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi and simultaneous events being held in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkatta and Jaipur.  The spread of events across the country will help demonstrate that India cares.

Zee TV’s 10 News channels will come together to connect the multiple events being held simultaneously across the country. India will be one as the event management industry in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Jaipur, and Kolkata will feature their respective film and entertainment industries. Zee’s anchors and network will connect the cities and performers live from 3 pm onwards on 18th October.

A total of 38 Zee channels will SIMULCAST this initiative on Sunday 26^th October including Zee TV, Zee Cinema, & Pictures, Zee Classic, Zee Action, Zee Premiere, Zee Café, Zee Studio, ETC, Zing, Zindagi, Zee Tamil, Zee Talkies, Zee Bangla, Zee Bangla  Cinema, Zee Anmol, Zee Smile, Zee Salaam, Zee Jagran, ZQ, Khana Khazana, Zee TV HD, Zee Cinema HD, & Pictures HD and Zee Studio HD, Zee Kannada, Zee Telugu, Zee Marathi Zee News, Zee Business, Zee 24 Taas, Zee 24 Ghanta, Zee MP CG, Zee Punjab, Zee Sangam, Zee Marudhara, Zee Kalina and Zee Purvaiya.

    

Studios will also be set up in both New Delhi and Mumbai where celebrities will also send across poignant messages, performances and showcase footage films that bring alive the devastation and relief work undertaken in an effort to strengthen the appeal. Concert tickets for the same will be sold, with all proceeds going to charity. A collection of celebrity memorabilia will also go on auction. ALL money generated through the fund-raiser through sale of tickets, donations, sponsorships, commercial time, auctions, etc. will be given to charities in Jammu & Kashmir and the most-recently hit Assam that the organisers will painstakingly select. 

Amitabh Bachchan speaking about the initiative said, “As human beings and as Indians we need to do all that we can to help our countrymen in need. The plight of the people of Jammu & Kashmir has always been a matter of concern and the floods have only made it worse. All that we do simply won’t be enough to meet the various challenges facing the people; but every drop counts. Hence we call on everyone in our country and from the world community to come forward and provide their support.”

Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEE said “As a nation, we have always treasured Kashmir the most, our precious crown that it has always been. In such a calamity, it is nothing less than a moral responsibility of every citizen and corporate in India to step forward and extend the best possible support towards the relief. As a global media company, with a wide bouquet of multiple channels across the nation, and a strong connect with over 730 million viewers, ZEE aims at offering a dual support to this initiative. Firstly, through the advertisement revenues generated from the broadcast, which would be entirely donated to the relief work, and secondly by offering a nationwide reach to the event. Committed to ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which we espouse as our brand positioning, it is ZEE’s responsibility to step forward and work for its Family, of which the people of Kashmir are an integral part.”  

Ranbir Kapoor speaking about the initiative said, “Kashmir has always been an intrinsic part of our film industry. The happiness and joy that the Kashmiri people brought me and my Rockstar crew was incredible. The people are peace-loving and love all of us from the entertainment industry. I am grateful to the EEMA and the Film  Producers Guild for initiating this project with Zee TV. It’s important that the country comes together to demonstrate our solidarity with them at this time"

Sabbas Joseph, President of Event and Entertainment Management Association said today, “As we continue to plan the relief campaign, there is an optimistic energy building that we will be able to help rebuild Kashmir with a sense of solidarity that is representative by every film, music and sports icon coming together. The idea of creating multiple simultaneous live events showcases the strength, diversity and unity of our country; it also demonstrates the growing strength of the live and event management industry across the country. Bringing the country together, is at the core of the initiative that we are building.”

Mukesh Bhatt, President of the Film & TV Producers Guild, said, “The land of ethereal beauty & purity is in tatters, devastated by nature’s fury. Kashmir, the embodiment of Indian culture & tradition, is crying for help from millions of fellow Indians. The Indian entertainment industry has shared a wonderful symbiotic relationship with the land of Kashmir over the years & the time has come to repay the generosity & hospitality of Kashmiris in their time of strife. The industry has forever pioneered charitable causes whenever India has been ravaged by tragedies & this time too, we would like to support our Kashmiri brethren & contribute in our own humble way to this gargantuan task of relief & rehabilitation.”Hum Hain ….. Umeed-e-Kashmir” will not only assemble industry forces on a common platform of compassion & nobility but more significantly appeal to the consciousness of the vast multitude of Indians to generously donate funds in our endeavour to provide some succour to the survivors in Kashmir."

This October, the Event and Entertainment Management Association, along with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. and the Film and Television Producers Guild of India have come together in solidarity with the people of Kashmir and India, at large and is sending out a call-to-action.

 

Neha Dhupia sets the floor on fire with her stellar performance on Humsafars

The beautiful and talented Neha Dhupia has made many a hearts flutter with her looks and performances but now the actress is all set to scorch the small screen with a breath-taking performance on Sony Entertainment Television’s Humsafars. The show which has a fashion show lined up as a part of its sequence, will see the gorgeous actress perform a song track ‘Ghoor ghoor ke’ from her upcoming movie ‘Ekkis Topon Ki Salaami’. Dressed in a blue saree like her idol Sridevi from Mr. India, the actress floored everyone with her dance moves. Neha, who had visited the sets of Humsafars to promote her movie, was also seen having a gala time with the cast of the show, Harshad Chopra, Shivya Pathania, Sehban Azim , Vibha Chibber and Payal Rohatgi.

Tune in to Humsafars, Mon – Thur at 10.30 pm on Sony Entertainment Television

CritiCare Multispeciality Hospital & Research Center launches its new branch in Andheri East

Bollywood Superstar Hrithik Roshan& Dr. Deepak Namjoshi inaugurate the new Multispeciality boutique hospital

CritiCare Multispeciality Hospital & Research Center opened the doors to their second and new branch at Andheri-East in Mumbai today. The hospital was inaugurated by the Guest of Honour, Hrithik Roshan along with Dr Deepak Namjoshi and Massuma Namjoshi.Also present at the inaugural event to express their support were Bollywood Producers and Actors including  Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Eesha Gupta, Huma Qureshi and Abbas-Mastan.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Hrithik Roshan said, “The IIFA Foundation focuses on the wellbeing of the deserving members of the Indian film industry when it comes to their health. Dr. Deepak Namjoshi is well known for his association with the IIFA Foundation and together they have worked on the welfare of the workers of the film industry. We are very thankful for their good work in the community. I am proud to support IIFA and I commend CritiCare Multispeciality Hospital & Research Center's commitment in providing world-class health services. “

CritiCare Multispeciality Hospital & Research Center has been set up with a holistic approach towards patient care based on ethics and professionalism and further sustained by competitive prices. It prides itself on quality in terms of the patient care supported by consultant doctors in specialized fields, skilled paramedical & general staff as well as infrastructure facilities armed with the latest technology. The 100-bed boutique hospital guarantees to provide best healthcare  and the hospitals are well equipped for the effective treatment of all types of illnesses and conditions including specialized departments to deal with more complex medical conditions. Known for its strong professional team of more than 130 specialized consultants along with over 200 other medical staff members, CritiCare also aims to provide a happy and positive environment for all its patients.

Speaking on the occasion Dr Deepak Namjoshi said, “There is a need for good well equipped hospitals which are not only clean, patient -friendly and affordable to all but promises a happy environment as well.The necessity of good health is not limited to a particular religion, caste, creed or gender. Our aim has been to fulfill this gap between medical facilities and patients and provide superior quality healthcare in India.”

CritiCare Multispeciality Hospital & Research Center provides comprehensive services under one roof with professional management, which positions it as one of the best medical centers in Mumbai.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Andre Timmins, Director IIFA said, “We are very proud to support Dr. Deepak Namjoshi today.  IIFA Foundation and CritiCare joined hands in 2012 to deliver high quality, cost-effective healthcare services to the Indian film industry. For over 3 years now we have been working with Dr. Deepak Namjoshi. He has provided medical treatments and facilities to the film industry including technicians, stunt-people, junior artists and other members of our film fraternity. He works with the iifa foundation throughout the year to provide medical aid and conducts medical camps to treat specific conditions at Film City to help those that cannot afford medical treatment.”  

About CritiCare Multi-specialty Hospital & Research Centre:

CritiCare Multi-specialty Hospital & Research Centre is 100 bedded hospitals which strive for the best patient care with human touch, with greater efficiency in meeting the overall needs of the patient under one roof. The hospital is established in the October 1999 with philosophy to provide world class quality healthcare services to all sections of the society. Hospital is equipped with state of art ICU, ICCU, Operation Theatre complex, Dialysis  unit and Hi-Tech  Diagnostic  Centre  consisting  CT Scan, Digital radiography, 2D-Echocardiography with color Doppler, 3D & 4D Ultra-Sonography, computerized Treadmill Test, Lung Function Test and Computerized Pathology. Hospital offers Health Check-ups packages suitable for all age groups. In concept & design our venture is inspired by one primary consideration that there should be no compromise in the quality of care we deliver. The Dialysis department is equipped with machines of latest technology & best doctors with experienced technicians. Department provides dialysis to kidney failure patients at a very low rates. The hospital has organized many healthcare and patients awareness programs, free medical diagnostic camps for poor, blood donation camps, medical education, and campaigns for health awareness. The hospital is on the panel for almost 25-30 corporate companies & TPA’s for cashless Indoor admissions.

Karishma Tanna and Aarya Babbar dance their blues away

After facing a rap from host Salman Khan in the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss this week, a riveting dance performance with gusto, may have come as a breather to Housemates Karishma Tanna and Aarya Babbar.

In the latest episode of the reality show, they seemed to dance their blues away with other contestants, swaying to the superhit Sallu bhai number Mera Hi Jalwa from Wanted.

Aarya and Karishma, who have a brother-sister bond in the show, have developed a common dislike for the new emerging couple of Gautam Gulati and Sonali Raut. Earlier, Gautam was cornered by almost everyone in the House, after he uttered derogatory words for Karishma during a game-task in the show.

Later, Aarya pulled up Gautam in front of all the contestants alleging that he was playing double. "You (Gautam) have been singing a song for one girl (his ex 'close' friend Diandra Soares) and then singing the same song for another girl (Sonali) the next day," Aarya pointed out, asking him to stop playing with emotions and respect women. But Sonali Raut did not take kindly to Aarya's comments and rebuked him, stating he was objectifying her.

"Diplomacy is not Aarya's forte and there are times in Bigg Boss when Housemates come across instances when they are torn between gauging a situation and taking a stand," says Aarya's publicist Dale Bhagwagar, who incidentally, also happens to handle the media for Sonali Raut.

Then, isn't this a clash of his own two clients in Bigg Boss 8. "It is," admits the Bollywood PR specialist. "But rather than a clash between people, I see it as a clash of their perceptions."

"Aarya and Sonali are individuals with different mindsets, thought-processes and personalities," Dale explains. "By taking a stand, Aarya has shown he cares for women and would not hesitate to express his beliefs. By asserting her point of view, Sonali's stance has revealed, she is a woman of substance. At the end of it, both are contenders in the House of Scandal."

Irresponsible Zaki shows up drunk at Sahir’s fashion show on Humsafars

 

Humsafars on Sony Entertainment Television has an interesting track lined up to entertain its audience. The upcoming track will see Sahir Chaudhary played by Harshad Chopra organize a fashion show for his brand, Sayaara. Sehban Azim who plays Zaki, Sahir’s younger brother, however has his own plans of making the fashion show entertaining for the audience. Zaki, who lives in his own world and believes in enjoying life without shouldering any responsibilities, will come drunk for the show. With no control on himself, he will create a scene thus embarrassing his entire family.

Talking about the sequence, Sehban Azim says, “Shooting for the scene was really fun. I don’t drink in real life so acting like a drunk man was a little difficult but I have seen other actors play drunk. My director also helped in enacting the scene. Zaki has his own style and he does things that he enjoys without thinking much about the repercussions. The character has a lot of layers  which will be unveiled in the upcoming episodes.”