R&B / POP SENSATION DASU UNLEASHES BRAND NEW SINGLE “FRENEMIES”

Early this year, NY/NJ based Amrit Dasu a.k.a. DASU dropped his major label debut single “Dil Kya Kare (Did I Love You?)” which went on to amass over 2 million YT/VEVO views and along the way won him hearts and hordes of fans alike! The Rishi Rich produced track that sampled the eternal `Julie’ classic “Dil Kya Kare” featured the gorgeous Mallika Sherawat in the music video.

Now, the R&B/Pop sensation unleashes his 2^nd single on leading label Universal Music India. The track “Frenemies” is a straight from the heart RnB / Soul gem with a new school RnB/Pop sound.  The song is composed and written by DASU and Produced by cutting edge producer SENIK (NY). With an infectious hook and relatable lyrics, DASU is in top form showcasing his deft vocals skills over a minimalistic beat. 

Says DASU, “While in a Mumbai hotel I got this thought in my head where I remember how people get so caught up in the limelight and lose themselves in “fame”. When everyone starts becoming your friend for what you do, instead of who you really are. Fake friends who smile in your face but wish to see you fall” He continues…..”`Frenemies’ is a song about someone who is on top of the world and still feels trapped in a hotel room…could have any girl in the world but can’t find true love…can have all the friends in the world but can’t find friendship, leading him to rebel against everything and everyone.” 

Interestingly “Frenemies” was written in a hotel room in Mumbai while DASU was here to shoot for the music video of his debut single. 

The new single is available worldwide today and is accompanied by a music video shot on the streets of China Town in New York City. 

Video Link: https://youtu.be/T8B4qiy0KTU

Devraj Sanyal Managing Director and CEO, Universal Music Group, South Asia “DASU’s vocal ability and his unique R&B style is what sets him apart as a performer. The response his debut single – the Rishi Rich produced “Dil Kya Kare (Did I Love You?)” got assured us that we had signed on a genuine talent…a star in the making! “Frenemies” is his brilliant follow-up…composed and written by him, the track transcends boundaries. It’s very much in line with some of the best International music out there and we are confident that it will be very well received. ”

“Frenemies” is available across all digital platforms Worldwide exclusively on Universal Music.

About Universal Music India:

Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd. (UMIPL) is a 100% subsidiary of the Universal Music Group (UMG) and is home to record labels such as A&M Records, Blue Note Records, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophone, Emarcy, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Music Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records.

UMIPL has an extremely rich Indian catalogue comprising songs from classic Hindi and Regional Films, IndiPop, Bhangra, Ghazals and Devotional. It’s enviable catalogue includes artistes such as Asha Bhosle, Anup Jalota, Bombay Vikings, Jagjit Singh, JoSh, Malkit Singh, Pankaj Udhas, Panjabi MC, Raghav, Mohit Chouhan, Euphoria, Adnan Sami, Rabbi Shergill, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to name a few. UMIPL’s `film’ catalogue (the 2nd largest in India) spans music from blockbusters such as Sholay, Qurbani, Amar Akbar Anthony, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Devdas and Munnabhai MBBS amongst the numerous jewels which symbolize the musical journey from the 70’s to date. On the International music front, UMIPL are the clear market leaders with artistes such as ABBA, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Enrique Iglesias, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, The Beatles, UB40, Deep Purple, Enigma, Norah Jones, Deadmau5, The Chemical Brothers, amongst host of others, popular music icons and household names in India.

Virat Kohli raises funds for his foundation on The Tara Sharma Show

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While the new season of the show had witnessed popular celebrities from different walks of life including Bollywood, sports personalities and business tycoons among others, Tara was quite excited to invite cricketer and youth icon, Virat Kohli on her show.

In an interesting conversation with Tara, the team India Test Captain spoke about how kids should be allowed to follow their passion similar to his real life story, his foundation - Virat Kohli Foundation, charity and his fondness for his father.

Tara informs, “Virat is amazing! I was so touched and impressed as with just asking once he said yes to be on my show. The topic of that episode 'children pursuing their passions and how much should or shouldn’t parents push their kids', is a topic close to his heart so I think that made it easier for him to say yes and he spoke beautifully on it and how his parents encouraged him to pursue his passion for cricket.”

“Virat was easy to chat to and we spoke about a lot of different things including how we were both very close to our dads who have passed on and how we believe they are with us always. We also spoke of his super Virat Kohli Foundation and as we run an auction on the show he chose to auction a piece of Pepperfry furniture for the VKF. We also laughed at various jokes and had a great time,” Tara adds. 

Priyanka Chopra on the cover of international magazine - InStyle

India's Pride & America's Most Wanted, Priyanka Chopra, is fast becoming the go-to cover girl for the biggest magazines in America.

The actress and international star , who catapulted her way to the top and within a short span of time spiralled her way to the big league, has already featured on Time Magazine's power cover and earlier featured on Elle US. She became the first major break through television star from India and was also featured on the cover of TV Guide, a bible for American television.

India's first global superstar recently bagged another international cover and looked like a resplendent breeze on the cover of Instyle Magazine, in a blush toned Gucci number.

Priyanka proved to be a photographer’s dream subject as she let her gregarious spirit shine for the camera.

The actress shares her words of wisdom in the August issue of the magazine- "You have to be the best version of you, whatever that might be, and that’s a very individual journey,” she says. Adding that, "You can put me in front of a camera anywhere in the world and I'll hit my mark and say my lines and give the director what he wants.I can break out into song and dance as well. I'm kick-ass at that too. That makes me a triple threat, not a stereotype."

Urvashi Rautela to play a Virgin ghost in Great Grand Masti

Great Grand Masti is going to be grander and much bigger as the 3 boys -Riteish -Vivek & Aftab are set to tickle your funny bones with their excellent camaraderie.

The franchise's major hallmark is the bromance and unmatchable chemistry amongst the three, and now we have the gorgeous Urvashi Rautela who is all set to scorch the screen with her oomph will be seen playing a Virgin ghost, who is in search for her true love, who will be the lucky one amongst the 3 boys- Riteish-Vivek-Aftab only time will tell!! 

ALT Entertainment Presents A Maruti International Production, Great Grand Masti  Directed by Indra Kumar and Produced by: Sameer Nair and Aman Gill which releases on 22nd July, 2016.

After Gulshan Grover, Parineeti Chopra lends her voice for Steven Spielberg's The BFG

After the last power-packed Oscar nominated movie, ‘Bridge of Spies’ -the visionary and celebrated filmmaker Steven Spielberg is back with fantasy adventure film ‘The BFG’ which is all set to release India on 15^th July.

Well for the giant Bollywood release, B-town's badman aka Gulshan Grover was already roped in to lend  his voice in the Hindi dubbed version of Spielberg's 'The BFG'. 

To add to that,  Parineeti Chopra has joined him to voice the female protagonist of the movie. She has dubbed for Sophie, played by a 12 year-old Ruby Barnhill in 'The BFG' aka The Big Friendly Giant. The gorgeous actress decided to take up the part as she loved the character and it will be Parineeti's first Hollywood project.

Reliance entertainment has a Pan India release for this friendly giant movie in 4 languages – English, Hindi, Tamil &Telugu. The movie is all set to release in India on 15^th July, 2016.