SHOLAY: THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION’ HITS #1 ON iTUNES CHARTS ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Yesterday, Universal Music India released a very special anniversary collection to commemorate the 40^th anniversary of Bollywood’s legendary blockbuster - Sholay. One of the most iconic films in the industry, Sholay has been the first Indian film to have a Stereophonic soundtrack and to use the 70 mm Wide Screen format. 

By 15^th August, the album had already hit #1 on iTunes making it an iconic anniversary for the cult classic. `Sholay: The 40^th Anniversary Collection’ includes over two hours of the dialogues and songs of the iconic film chronologically sequenced to take the listener through a fantastic Sholay experience.

The `Sholay: 40^th Anniversary Collection’ saw a worldwide digital download release on 14^th August 2015 exclusively on the iTunes store. The album will also be available across streaming partners as well as on physical formats.

Piku Kickstarts its Awards Journey!

Sweeps awards at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2015

  Shoojit Sircar’s celebrated quirky family drama, Piku,  bagged the Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor nods  at the ongoing Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in Australia.  The film, which turned out to be one of the biggest hits of 2015 and has been critically acclaimed globally, was toplined by actors Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan.

 Shoojit Sircar who represented Team Piku at IFFM picked up the best director trophy. The film maker said,  “ I am overwhelmed by the honour bestowed by IFFM and  the love and affection of the people world over for Piku. I am grateful  to my writer Juhi Chaturvedi, my partner in Rising Sun films  Ronnie Lahiri, our producers Sneha Rajani, NP Singh and Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika and Irrfan. I am thankful to the entire team for their hardwork in bringing the film to the audience. I am delightfully surprised by the win .”

 Producer Sneha Rajani, Dy.President and Head, MSM Motion Pictures said, “ We are extremely grateful to the IFFM for honoring our film with 3 awards. Piku has been a true labour of love for all of us and it’s commercial and critical success world over just reiterates the fact that  good content will always find its way into people’s hearts. We thank Shoojit Da and writer Juhi Chaturvedi for bringing alive the world of Piku. It’s been a great partnership with Rising Sun Films and Saraswati Creations.  The first win is always special and we are mighty gratified. “

 Actor Irrfan Khan, who won the best actor award for the film added, “ Piku is one of the films closest to my heart and it gives me immense pleasure to have won my first award for Rana. Both Irrfan and Rana thank Shoojit and the entire team of Piku for this wonderful experience. Thanks to IFFM for this honour.”

 Piku was co-produced by MSM Motion Pictures, Saraswati Creations and Rising Sun Films. The film was distributed worldwide by Yash Raj Films.

Eros International to co-produce Pawan Kalyan’s Sardaar GabbarSingh

Eros International Media Limited (Eros International), a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry has announced its association with Pawan Kalyan Creative Works and Northstar Entertainment for Telugu Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film, Sardaar GabbarSingh.  Directed by K. S. Ravindra, the action film features Telugu superstar and action hero, Pawan Kalyan in the lead role. The film is currently being shot across Hyderabad, Malshej Ghats, parts of Gujarat and will feature the South Superstar in a brand new look.

Commenting on the association, Mr. Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd said, “We are very excited to partner with one of the biggest stars of Telugu cinema, Pawan Kalyan ji along with Sharrath ji. Sardaar GabbarSingh promises to be bigger and better with more action and entertainment, an absolute treat for Pawan Kalyan fans. The Telugu film industry is going through a remarkable phase with some of the biggest recent hits in Indian cinema like Baahubali and Srimanthudu to its credit and we are very happy to be a part of this exciting phase. We hope to continue setting new trends with Sardaar GabbarSingh along with our partners”.

Mr. Sharrath Marar, Producer, Northstar Entertainment, added, “Sardaar GabbarSingh is shaping out to be one of the most exciting & entertaining films. We are truly delighted to be associated with a leading studio like Eros International, who undisputedly have the best global marketing and distribution infrastructure. Aligning with them will only strengthen our position by producing and releasing Telugu cinema on a global platform”.

1st Time Suspense Action Thriller Film In Marathi Cinema “SUPERB PLAN”

“Superb Plan” – which released last week is a Bollywood Style Film Revolving around the Corporate World, and proving to be a super success, as in first week it was released in 250 theatres, but in this week 150 more theatres are being added, but in spite of government orders it is not getting a single theatre in multiplex.Film “Superb Plan”, is produced by a Mumbai based production company M/s. Singhal Entertainment & Films Pvt. Ltd. Film is based on corporate world, which unveils the rot within this high profile zones evident with the white collar people likely to be seen often in the Bollywood or Hollywood movies.The film has actors Satyanand (Sandy) Gaitonde, Trupti Bhoir, Girish Pardesi, Naina Muke, Sukanya Surve and Rajandra Shisatkar in the lead roles, while it is directed by Jai Tari and is produced by Mr. Manmohan Ghuwalewala.The release of “Superb Plan” Trailer has given a decent response over the social media. The tweets, comments and feedback of Marathi audience have been positive for the film considering its content and the actors performing in various roles in the film. Interestingly, “Superb Plan” is one of the first Marathi films, which is shot in Canada apart from the usual locations of Mumbai and other places in India. With all these factors, the film is likely to be doing a better business over the box office.Manmohan Ghuwalewala as a Producer bring his First Marathi Movie name “SUPERB PLAN”, under his banner “SINGHAL ENTERTAINMENT & FILMS PVT. LTD.” it’s a corporate type Indo Canadian Movie with a Suspense thriller and a social cause message. The most talented actress of Marathi Cinema “Trupti Bhoir” has played very important role in this movie main lead role. Her recent movie “TOURING TALKIES” has Nominated Best Marathi Movies in “OSCAR AWARD”. Mr. Girish Pardeshi has also played a very important role in this movie. He is a famous T.V & Film Artist Mr. Satyanand Gaitonde played lead role as male actor and he is an Ex-Canadian Police Inspector in his   real life and also teach Marshal Art in Canada.

“Crime Petrol” fame Rajendra Shrisatkar played inspector role in “SUPERB PLAN” a very common and famous face on Sony Entertainment Television.

15th aug, celeb on freedom

Celeb talks about freedom on Independence day!

The annual celebration of Independence Day in this country is an opportunity for all to reflect on the value of freedom, its role in the history of India, and the opportunities it provides for relationships, life, and well-being.  The value and priority of freedom is evident in the history of this country, both through the struggles to achieve it for all persons as well as in the great accomplishments and progress that have been made in terms of the freedom to think, speak, move, invent, and succeed.

As we join with family, communities, and as a nation in the observance of Independence Day and the celebration of freedom, may we affirm our commitment to sharing the true freedom B- Town celeb talks about the day!

1. Yaariyan fame Himansh Kohli : 

" Well being a follower of Mahatma Gandhi since childhood and I am strongly influenced on his views on democracy which I also follow in person and tell everyone along to follow because I understand democracy as something that gives the weak the same chance as the strong.Jai Hind"

2. Actor Vije Bhatia who roped for Lakhon Hain Yahan Dilwale: "Freedom is something you understand when you don't have it. To me freedom is this wonderful opportunity to live my life as I wish. The restrictions that are imposed on us by the society are only a means for discipline to prevail & by no means threat to an individual's right to live. Its time we understand that we are actually a privileged lot. Jai Hind"

3. Choreographer turned actor with Hey Bro, Hanif Hilal : I am a Proud Indian. I believe in our potential as a nation and I see all the glitches as a human error of judgement towards greater good. As far as freedom is concerned, Sure there is a definite sense of freedom,  but it has been marred by redundant ethical ideologies. But we are a nation that is still evolving and opening up to the concept of lifestyle and a life beyond mere religion. Let's work together towards a better tomorrow and broader perspective to life, social norms and freedom of speech. Jai Hind"

4. The bold and hot actress Madhura Naik: " Democracy is just not a tag but a pride symbol for us Indians.Today when we see our neighbouring countries struggle for not having a democratic system, we as a country stand tall! But recently when incidents of crime on women, children and innocent citizens are heard one really wonders if we Indians really VALUE the freedom. Also with changing times the way social media is used n 'misused' is a warning signal of threat to our democracy. So as a proud Indian I would tell my fellow citizens that we should understand and respect the democratic system because if tom we can't speak our mind and our actions are watched and resticted then India s dream of being a Superpower one day would be just remain a dream! Jai Hind."

5. Tv actor who step in bollywood with upcoming wedding pulav,  Karan V Grover: " Well indians do enjoy freedom to an supremely great extent, but being a country with a huge social economic disparity, various segments of our society especially politically motivated  tends to enforce and fortify many archiac and obsolete diktats/policies in the name of religion,  culture, tradition etc.  I believe if we get over these rigid outdated imposing behaviours we will reep the sweetest fruits of democracy and enjoy freedom in the true sense. But as indians who I feel truly believe in the "do or die " policy we have been pushing boundries of poltical,  economical and social limitations and shortcomings and will continue to do so till the whole world says 'saare jahaan se acha hindustan humaara' Proud to b an indian! Jai Hind"

6. Tv actress Deepika Singh The leading lady of Diya Aur Baati Hum, IPS Sandhya Rathi : " I feel very proud that am an Indian because we have so much freedom in our country at present. Also somwhere I still think women's should get more  freedom as compared to men. People should treat both men n women equally.  There has to be some changes in society, need to think about women rights,  also need to support for girl child. Education plays a very important role, we should make sure each and every girl should  should get basic education and bright career. Laws for women safety and education has to be improved and strictly followed. Jai Hind"

7. Miss teen Northeast and popular Social worker who have managed to have durga badies (Girl devolopment House) Mahika Sharma : " being a proud Indian I am thankful to our freedom fighters, and those who are planning to harm our democracy, remender for them, we girl wear bangles which may easily change into weapons, do remember Rani Lakshmi Bai, Warrior queen of Jhansi even today we girl can change into her shadow! Would request enjoy freedom and let enjoy freedom! We gain it with a great loss. Live it small.. do think.. Jai Hind"

8. Singer Abhijeet Sawant : " Yes! Indians are enjoying freedom! But its like air. We breath every single day, every second and a minute. But we don't realised it. In India democracy is like home food. We love it, we want it, it's healthy but we don't give respect. We have to understand and value our freedom. Jai Hind"