Singh is Bliing becomes Akshay Kumar highest opening ever at the box office!!

Collects Rs 20.67 cr on its first day! 

One of the most anticipated films of 2015, Singh is Bliing has hit the theaters and how! The audience and critics have gone gaga about it and cannot stop appreciating the film.

Just day one and the box office records are already soaring high with figures.

The film has opened to a whooping amount of Rs 20.67 cr on Friday making it its first day collection. It is also Akshay Kumar’s biggest opening at the box office uptil now!

Infact, we hear that many theatres are already house full till Sunday and many fans are still awaited to watch the movie, all thanks to its superhit music and extensive marketing.

The entire team of Singh is Bliing is already in awe with all the love and support they have been getting from their fans all over the world.

Produced by Ashvini Yardi and Co- produced by Akshay Jayantilal Gada, Kushal Kantilal Gada and Reshmaa Kadakia. Dhaval Jayantilal Gada (Pen) & Grazing Goat pictures LLP Presents, starring Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson in lead roles, Singh is Bliing directed by Prabhudheva. The film released on 2^nd October 2015.

Singh Is Bliing – Official Mobile Game Released

Director Prabhu Deva’s much anticipated action comedy Singh Is Bliing is scheduled to be released on 2 October 2015. The film features Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Lara Dutta and Kay Kay Menon in lead roles. Accompanying the film’s theatrical release is the movie’s official mobile game. 

The official Singh Is Bliing game is published & distributed by FunOnGo Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., a digital entertainment specialist across movies, music, games and applications. The company provides customized platform and managed services to clients such as Samsung, Micromax, Karbonn, Intex, Spice& Gionee.

The game publishers have designed the game in a manner that gamers get a real good feel of being in the shoes of their favorite action hero Akshay Kumar. The run up to the castle and the fight sequences on the floor are evocative of the fast pace, taut action that Akshay is famed for.  On completion, the game was showcased to Akshay; He said “I really liked the game, the fights were so good that I ended up playing the game for most of the day”

The interactive mobile actiongame requires Rafttaar Singh to go on a mission to save Sara, who has been captured and held captive in a castle.

The gamer plays as Rafttaar Singh and can unlock up to three stages of game play as he succeeds from one level to another.

In the first level of the game, Rafttaar Singh is expected to run up towards the castle jumping over hurdles, avoiding obstacles and dodging oncoming threats. The gamers will really like the slide kick play action to counter attack their on screen enemies.

The level two takes Rafttaar Singh inside the castle, fighting here the gamer could find health levels drop with the onslaught of enemy punches, but they have the use of a life line too! The fight controls are intelligently placed on screen in the second level.

The third level is the more advance level and here Raftaar Singh gets to rescue the lovely Sara.

The official game is available across most of the popular feature and smart phones in India.

Speaking about the release of the official Singh is Bliing game, Vijay Singh CEO of FunOnGo Entertainment said; “We see the mobile phone as a fantastic gateway for film makers to reach their potential consumer. Our team plays an active role in publishing, marketing and distribution of the games we do. Mobile games provide for an immersive experience and turn curious bystanders to engaged fans.

Adding to Vijay’s point of view Shibasish Sarkar, COO of Reliance Big Entertainment added; “In the business of entertainment fans create customers and this impacts box office performance. Our alliance with FunOnGo to publish the official game is with the view to provide the customer a value added cinematic experience”The Singh Is Bliing – Official Mobile Gameis available for users downloads on Android, IOS marketplace and other popular app stores online.

About Big Reliance Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

Reliance Big Entertainment Pvt. Ltd has either produced or distributed and released more than 170 films in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, etc. Films from Reliance’s stable includes highly successful commercial films like Singham, Singham Returns, Bodyguard, Don 2, Attarintiki Daaredi (Telugu), to name a few, and also critically acclaimed National Award winning films like Paa, Abohoman (Bengali), Jaatishwar (Bengali), Shob Choritra Kalponik (Bengali), Kutty Shrank (Malayalam), Ijjodu (Kannada), etc.

Reliance Big Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. recently announced a joint venture with Phantom Films for its Film Production and Distribution business. The combination of Reliance and Phantom Films plans to develop and produce at least 5 to 6 films every year, apart from distribution of films in India and overseas, and syndication of rights from the Reliance Entertainment library.

Internationally, Reliance Entertainment has partnered for the past over 5 years with iconic film producer and director, Steven Spielberg, in a 50:50 joint venture, DreamWorks Studios, which has produced award winning and highly successful films, such as The Help, War Horse, Lincoln and The Hundred Foot Journey.

The company is also the exclusive Home Video licensee to prestigious studios including Universal Pictures Int. Ent., Paramount Home Ent. Global, DreamWorks Pictures, BBC Worldwide Ltd and other independent film studios.  With its robust pan India distribution network, the company has ensured reach for Bollywood and Hollywood products, not only in urban market but also mass markets. The Home video division has launched blockbusters such as Piku, PK, Singham Returns, Holiday, Kick, Lunchbox and 2 States besides International franchise films such as Transformers, Fast and Furious, Jurassic Park etc. on home video. The company is also the licensee to leading developer and publisher Codemasters for their gaming software for PC & Console. 

Through its New Media and Digital Distribution arm, the company provides Video on Demand content to ISPs, Telecom Companies, VAS aggregators, online retailers, platforms and devices. 

Akshay Kumar along with Singh is Bliing team visits BSF Jawans in Delhi!!

The team of Singh is Bliing was recently spotted in the capital city to promote their upcoming film.

Akshay Kumar, Prabhudheva, Lara Dutta and Amy Jackson also visited the BSF (Border Security Force) Jawans in Delhi and had a gala time with them. Akshay Kumar even played volleyball with the jawans. He also grooved to the music of the film along with Prabhudheva.

Well, looks like the jawans were thoroughly entertained by Team Singh is Bliing!

Produced by Ashvini Yardi and Co- produced by Akshay Jayantilal Gada, Kushal Kantilal Gada and Reshmaa Kadakia. Dhaval Jayantilal Gada (Pen) & Grazing Goat pictures LLP Presents, starring Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson in lead roles, Singh is Bliing directed by Prabhudheva is all set to release on 2nd October!!

Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association to organize ‘Meet The Director’ Master Class Session

First master class with director Aanand L. Rai to be moderated by renowned film maker Sudhir Mishra

Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has undertaken an initiative to organize an engaging director’s master class session called ‘Meet The Director’. With aim to bringing together two maters- one who will share his expertise and another who will moderate the session, ‘Meet The Director’ is poised to be an enriching experience.

The very first master class session will be conducted with Anand L. Rai and moderated by renowned film maker Sudhir Mishra. It is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 4^th October at Carnival Cinemas, Goregaon.

Commenting on this IFTDA program, film maker and social activist, Ashoke Pandit said, “With the initiative of Meet The Director master class sessions, IFTDA has extended its activities beyond trade union affairs. We are extremely excited about building this creative property that brings together our talented force of directors to inspire aspiring film makers and create a valuable property for the IFTDA library.”

This program will be organized on a monthly basis from October onwards. ‘Meet The Director’ has been conceptualized by the existing committee members of IFTDA and will be organized with the support of it’s supremely talent director members.

Director Aanand L. Rai said, “I am looking forward to sharing my experiences through this interactive and engaging program designed by IFTDA. In fact, the master class initiative by IFTDA is one of its kinds to be organized by a director’s association and I am excited to be a part of it."

Director Sudhir Mishra added, “Over the years, IFTDA has worked conscientiously towards the welfare of its members. With the aim of bringing established and aspiring creative minds together under one roof, this master class is also a unique initiative and I am looking forward to moderating its very first session.”   

Every session will be held for duration of two hours and it will also comprise a Q&A session with the audience. These master classes can be attended by students, assistant directors, aspirants and general public for free of cost.

About IFTDA: Established in 1950, Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) is the only legitimate organization that collectively represents film and television directors from India. It encapsulates within itself formidable talents of Indian cinema irrespective of region and language. IFTDA prides itself of having more than 10,000 active members.

EEMA JOINS HANDS WITH DELHI GOVT TO EASE LICENSING FOR EVENTS

Entertainment Tax for Ticketed Events In Delhi Can Be Procured Online By EEMA Members 

On September 23^rd, the Delhi Govt approved the first online application for Entertainment Tax based on a post-event settlement, which is a major breakthrough for the events and entertainment industry. The approval was done online in a record time of two hours only, where previously the same could take several months.

In August this year, The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) in collaboration with the Govt. of Delhi and the Police department of Delhi took several steps to simplify licensing for events and eliminate red tape and touts. A process was put into place whereby EEMA member companies can do ticketed events in the national capital without paying entertainment tax before the event. The first achievement in this direction is the online approval for the soon-to-be-held Zubin Mehta concert in Delhi.

The development entails a single-window approval system which is online for all non-ticketed events. Large ticketed events would make their way back to the capital with the announcement of a partnership between EEMA and the Delhi government that has led to an online approval system for ticketed events too with elimination of pre-payment of tax, pre-event stamping of tickets and blockage of funds for tax payments.

Commenting on the achievement, Sabbas Joseph, President EEMA and Founder Director Wizcraft International said “We are delighted to see our enduring efforts come to life and turn into reality. This is just one door open and still a major step ahead. Alongside the path breaking steps by the Delhi government, the Maharashtra Chief Minister Mr Devendra Fadnavis too has announced that venues would have pre-approved licenses and a single –window clearance system would be implemented shortly. We hope that the efforts of the CM s  from Delhi and Maharashtra pave the way for similar moves across the country."

The first ticketed show under this new licensing regime would be a concert by maestro Zubin Mehta performing live in Delhi after 15 years. The approvals were given online in less than two hours on 23rd September 2015. Said an elated Michael Menezes, Managing Director of Showtime Events, who are producing the show, “I could not have imagined this speed of action in my wildest dreams! It seems the Commissioner means business and is determined to change the face of entertainment in Delhi”

For years, Delhi was starved of world-class live events due to antiquated tax rules and strangulating licensing norms. So all major live events either gave the Capital a miss altogether or preferred Gurgaon or Noida as locations for the event staging.

 Earlier this year, The Delhi Government was forthcoming and eager to make Delhi India's event-friendly capital city. Following a detailed EEMA representation and persistent efforts, the Delhi government moved at a rapid pace in streamlining the licensing process in Delhi and yielding promising results for the event industry. The Delhi Govt. also appointed Mr Sanjay Kumar, Commissioner of Excise and Entertainment Tax, as the nodal officer for creation of the single-window licensing process, with an eye on ease-of-doing-business.

 At a panel discussion held a few days ago, at the EEMAX GLOBAL Conclave in Mumbai, Mr Sanjay Kumar, proudly announced the new plan for single-window licensing which was online. He shared that post EEMA’s representation, the move was inevitable. We have streamlined the process for corporate and ticketed events and the clearance can be procured online from www.delhiexcise.gov.in

 Added Rajeev Jain, Treasurer, EEMA and founder Rashi Entertainment, “The speed at which EEMA has achieved all this is really commendable. We welcome this move by the Entertainment tax department and government of Delhi for providing a boost to our industry. This move will definitely lead to the rise in the number of events in Delhi and increase revenue for the allied businesses such as hospitality and retail, making Delhi an event-friendly city."

The complimentary ticket scenario also got a thumbs down. Leading the way, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal publicly declared that no minister or MLA of his party will ever ask for free tickets to any event or movie. 

The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) is turning century-old practices on its head and changing how Governments think and look at the event industry. Similar efforts are underway by EEMA across other states with an aim to change the licensing landscape that govern the events business in India.