बुधवार, 12 नवंबर 2014

FX India Brings The Award Winning Comedy-Drama Series LOUIE on 13th November 2014


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FX India, one of the leading English General Entertainment channels is all set to treat television audiences with the American sitcom Louie, loosely based on the life of famous comedian Louie C.K. The  television series is written, directed, edited, and produced by the show's creator, stand-up comedian Louis C.K. He also stars in the show as a fictionalized version of himself, a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City. The show has a loose format atypical for television comedy series, consisting of largely unconnected storylines and segments  that loosely is based on and revolve around Louie's life, punctuated by his live stand-up performances.
The show has been met with critical acclaim and is included in various critics' top-ten lists of TV shows. Louie C.K. has received several Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his acting, writing, and directing, and has won for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series at the 64th and 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Starting Thursday, 13th November, Every Monday to Friday, 11pm only on FX

Shreyas Talpade named Brand Ambassador of the Pune Marathas team for Champions Tennis League


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Shreyas Talpade is the latest Bollywood celebrity to join the trend of leading Bollywood Actors taking active interest in sports. The versatile actor has become the face of Mysport owned Pune Marathas in the Vijay Amritraj promoted Champion Tennis League.  The Pune franchise is represented by Tennis Legends and Stars Pat Cash, Marcos Baghdatis, Agnieszka Radwanska and Saketh Myneni.
The Logo of Pune Marathas was unveiled by Mr GulabRao Pol the former Commissioner of Police in the presence of Tennis Maestro and Legend Vijay Amritraj, Milind Tamanhe the principal of the Pune Franchise, MSLTA Hon. Secretary Sunder Iyer and Shreyas Talpade in Pune today. Shreyas Talpade will help promote the sport and is an ardent fan of Tennis and follows the game closely.  Talking on the occasion Shreyas said, “Am really honored to be associated with Pune Marathas and have always been a fan of the sport and follow it closely. Infact in my growing up days I always wanted to play the game but at that time it was considered an elitist sport which we could not afford. Tennis over the years has seen a dramatic change not just growing by leaps and bound but has also become very accessible to all in India. It is tournaments like this that I believe will help it grow even bigger, getting larger audiences attracted to the game.”
The ChampionsTennis League Tournament has been designed in a very unique way, combining current players and legends. The Pune leg of the   matches   will be played at the Chatrapathi Shivaji Sports Tennis Complex on 23rd November 2014 between Pune and Hyderabad and on 24th November 2014 between Pune and Bangalore from 6 pm onwards. Additionally, Pune Marathas will play their first match versus Hyderabad on 18th November 2014 and their next match against Bangalore on 20th November 2014 at Bangalore. Shreyas Talpade will be seen next in the highly anticipated Marathis first vigilante Film ‘Bajiwhich is slated for a 6th February 2015 release.

Zed Plus is a political satire film

Ace film maker Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi, who is all set with his next much awaited film Zed Plus says these days we don't make films on political satire.
"I think these days there is no space for political satire in Hindi cinema. Our life is related to politics and we dont make films on politics and common man. I thought this was an interesting concept to make a film on political satire, " Dr Chandra Prakash Dwivedi said.
Zed Plus is a social political satire on a common  man starring Adil Hussain and Mona Singh in lead.
It was certainly a unique  event as the actors attented the event donning their character look in the film. The event kicked off with a small play introducing their characters of the film while Hrishita Bhatt was the narrator of the play.
The National award winner Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi says the viewers have to get their brains with them to watch this film Zed Plus.
He says, "People feel to watch films they should keep  their brains at home  but please  get your  brains with you to watch Zed Plus."
Actress Mona Singh says, "I am not doing too many films because not too many intellegent  films are being offered to me.. I loved the script of Zed Plus. I didn't have to do any research as I just followed my directors instructions. After doing this film I feel I am directors actor."
Produced by Mukund Purohit and Mandira Kashyap, Directed by Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi Zed Plus is slated for Nov 28 release.
Artist Present for the Event were... Adil Hussain, Mona Singh, Hrishita Bhat,  Shivani Tanksale, Mukesh Tiwari and Rahul Singh along with Producer Akshay Shah and Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi (Director).

शुक्रवार, 7 नवंबर 2014

Children’s Film Society of India Launches the First Edition of National Children’s Film Festival

In a bid to expand the market for Children’s film and encourage talent in the country, Children’s Film Society India (CFSI) has announced the launch of a three day National children’s film festival for the first time ever. The move comes close on the heels of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modiji’s cleanliness drive announcement and in keeping with his vision; CFSI has announced the central theme of the festival as ‘Swachhta’.
Entitled as National Children’s Film Festival (NCFF), the event will focus on Children’s films which are either made or shot in India or the makers are Indian. The festival is a three day event, which will kick-start at the capital New Delhi in Siri fort Auditorium from 14th November, Children’s Day and conclude on 16th November 2014.NCFF will be organized by CSFI every alternate year.
The festival will screen a score of unreleased films with CFSI’s production and latest offering, Pappu Ki Pugdandi leading the pack. Other fresh content that will be showcased in the festival are Shortcut Safari which will be premiered for the first time , The Goal, Mahek Mirza , Ek Ajooba (CSFI productions)  Kummati, Krish Trish and Baltiboy- 3 (curated films). The films are carefully handpicked to create an opportunity for children to experience qualitative content made exclusively for them. Some of these films have won several awards, globally.
Talking about the festival, Mr. Shravan Kumar, CEO, CFSI said, “At CFSI we not only want to make films but also make film makers. The objective behind this festival is not just to expand the children’s film market or encourage makers to come forward but also to nurture talent from a very young age. If we can showcase the right content and create a conducive environment for children to pursue film making or allied creative career paths, I ‘m sure we will get great talent emerging out of our country. Films, I believe is the most powerful medium and if used effectively we can entertain while addressing various pressing issues”.
In Delhi, the festival will take place at Siri Fort Auditorium. NCFF has garnered eyeballs from the country’s celebrated Bollywood personalities such as Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, Mr. Ajay Devgn and Ms. Sonakshi Sinha, who have culled out time from their busy schedule to wish CFSI and NCFF through video bytes. Other celebrities will conduct wokshops and participate in cultural activities.
NCFF will present itself as a carnival to woo young audiences and also lend itself as a learning platform through various workshops such as dance, music, magic act, animation and a special focused workshop on Chaplin based on the film “Boot Cake”. There will be a kids mela where children can have fun galore after watching good cinema. Children will be encouraged to take part in various competitions such as Painting on Swachhta, Digital Collage making on Clean India & Craft on making utility items through waste materials. Armed with the objective of developing a taste for good cinema, CFSI will also organize FILM WORKSHOPS for children with a view to getting them acquainted with the basics of film making.  These Workshops will be conducted by experts from film institutes including FTII for groups of talented and deserving children between the age group of 5 to 16 years.
The Festival screenings in Delhi, will be arranged in Auditoriums I, II and III at Siri Fort, Khel Gaon daily, with 2 shows at 10.00 a.m., 2.30 p.m. for children. Admission will be free for all shows however; the entry for children will be regulated through the educational institutions on a first come first serve basis.

गुरुवार, 6 नवंबर 2014

Evelyn's next collection is a Khadi collection inspired by modi's make in India campaign

Evelyn Sharma’s first designer collection was a big hit and was quite popular among the youth. Impressed by the response that she got for her first collection which she is now all set to launch her second collection. If sources are to be believed,then her second collection will be inspired by Narendra Modi’s Make in India campaign.
Evelyn Sharma is known for her sense of styling. In her forthcoming show "Life Mein Ek Baar" she will be seen wearing some of her designed cloths. 
Evelyn says, “It’s very inspiring what Mr. Modi believes in, his Make in India campaign gave me this fabulous idea of using Khadi to design my new collection. I will be launching it very soon.”

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