Death can end a life, but not a relationship

Our mortality is undeniable; yet, there seems to be little more painful than the untimely death of someone young and dear to the heart. The harrowing grief by an untimely death of a loved one drowns mourners in such heartache and loneliness, as they spend the rest of their lives in a torrent of what-ifs and agonizing pain.

But while death leaves loved ones with heartache/anguish/desolation that no one can heal, love leaves a memory that is immortal.

In the light of this year’s Independence Day, Groot Films has created a heart-rending music video cover to honour India’s fallen heroes. The video is dedicated to the families who have lost their loved ones fighting for our nation, and to those mothers, fathers and spouses who will end up waiting for the phone call or the knock on the door until their last breath.

The Jiyein Kyun cover is humble, honest and is guaranteed to bring a tear to your eyes.

Producers Sandeep Singh and Omung Kumar's LEGEND STUDIOS announces a film with Sanjay Dutt on this birthday to be directed by Mahesh Manjerekar

On the birthday of the dynamic and most loved actor Sanjay Dutt,  producers Sandeep Singh and Omung Kumar take immense pleasure to present an exciting news to his fans as they announce their next project starring the superstar Sanjay Dutt in the lead role.  Under the banner of Sandeep Singh and Omung Kumar’s production house ‘Legend Studios’,  the film will be the Hindi remake of the super hit Marathi film ‘De Dhakka' that will be directed by the versatile actor-director Mahesh Manjrekar. As per it's Marathi version, the film promises to be a laughter riot blending with the emotional journey of a family

 The actor-director duo who have previously worked together in the super hit film Vaastav where they created magic on the silver screen are known to be looking forward to work together after a long gap. The film is set to roll by the beginning of 2017 while the rest of the cast is yet to be finalized.
The Marathi version of the film had the audiences roll out of their seats laughing and successfully made its mark on the box-office. The film was famous with the audiences and critics equally for the wonderful performances by the actor and a crisp screenplay set by Mahesh Manjrekar.

 Speaking on this association director Mahesh Manjrekar added, "I met Sanju after a long while and i realized he has matured a lot. Looked fresh and fit. Initially i was contemplating working with him as i wanted to work on something different, a kind of film which both haven't done before, something that would surprise the audience. Then "De Dhakka" came and i felt it was the perfect subject. Sanjay will have the family audience and youth rooting".

>> Confirming the news producers Sandeep Singh and Omung Kumar said, “ We are really proud to come into an association with Maheshji as producers and are very confident that De Dhakka's remake in Hindi will impress the audiences and critics equally as it did in Marathi".

I do not believe in classroom lectures - Pritish Nandy

As part of the ongoing international festival, Animal-Human-Nature Continuum, Osianama at Liberty hosted a unique Masterclass with Pritish Nandy. Neville Tuli, Chairman - The Osian's Group was in conversation with Pritish Nandy as he shared his experiences, ideas and experiments on several subjects private and professional.

“I do not believe in classroom lectures,” said Pritish Nandy whose tremendous journey began as a tea seller. Today a renowned poet, a journalist, a filmmaker and a social activist who rescues and takes care of animals, Pritish Nandy expressed at the Osianama Animal-Human-Nature Continuum Festival, "I hate the idea of homelessness. I know every homeless person from Worli to Nariman Point where I worked. I know their names, what their problems are and I help them whenever I can."

Added Neville Tuli, "The blessings of the invisible warriors - the dogs, the cats and other animals always count. Let's support such pure initiatives and adopt more strays."

Umformung – The Transformation Poster Launch at Bora Bora Club

A sex worker can inspire a monk to find Nirvana: Sudeep Ranjan Sarkar   

Not long ago, criminal psychologist-filmmaker Sudeep Ranjan Sarkar’s Hindi feature film Umformung – The Transformation made news when monks and sex workers came together under one roof at Kolkata to watch the film. Now, Mumbai witnessed a celeb-studded Poster Launch of the film that speaks of equality among all of God’s creations. Besides Director Sudeep Ranjan Sarkar and Producers Rita Jhawar and Saharsh Khaitan, music director Sanjib Sarkar, actors Sushil Bhosale, Neha Kapoor, Parijat Chakraborty, Yogesh Anand of Reincarnation India, present at the do at Bora Bora Club in Andheri West were chief guest Bappi Lahiri, and celebs Shaleen Bhanot, Mudasir Ali, Gaurav Chopra, Aamir Dalvi, K K Goswami, among others.

The story of intense dimensions, two parallel stories juxtaposed in one world Umformung – The Transformation is about a Buddhistmonk in search of the ultimate truth on one hand, and a ruthless entrepreneur who knows that power is the ultimate truth on the other.

Languid and unbiased, the film unfolds as Karma unfolds. The journey of the monk from the idyllic monastery set in the mountains to prostitutes at a city brothel and his movement into the path of self-actualisation, alongside the transformation of the builder when life comes half way to meet her on her path of self-destruction,  forms the crux of Umformung – The Transformation.

And that is all that Dr. Sudeep Ranjan Sarkar set to achieve  along with social entrepreneurs Rita Jhawar and Saharsh Khaitan, when he made his maiden film based on Buddhist principles. Umformung – The Transformation, interestingly,  the film is the winner of Best Story – Indian Cine Film Festival, Best Background Score – Noida International Film Festival, Best Director and Best Background Music –10th Free Spirit Festival, Merit for Newcomer Director – World Film Award, and Merit for International Film – World Film Award, Jakarta, Best Background Score – 5th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival,   Official Selection – 4th Washington DC South Asian Film Festival, Maverik Movie Awards, Khajuraho International Film Festival, Miami Independent Film Festival among others. Umformung – The Transformation is distributed by Yogesh Anand Reincarnation India.

Unfazed by the accolades and worldwide acclaim, Sarkar is humble.  “Umformung – The Transformation isn’t just a film for me. It is a marriage of poetry, philosophy of life and a painting of moving images,” confesses the director, adding that the diverseness of the audiences of  the screening was a simple way to illustrate the open arms of Gautam Buddha and his tenets.

“Guided by Senior Rimpoche from McLeodgunj, Himachal Pradesh from His Holiness Dalai Lama’s temple, the film looks at Buddhism as a way of life and how detachment is the ultimate truth. A sex worker in that sense is no different from any of us in the so called respectable society, and by her straightforwardness and honest approach to life, is actually an inspiration to a monk to find Nirvana!”

Now that is one concept we are looking forward to see on celluloid!

अरबाज़ खान ने काटा अपने जन्मदिन पर केक

अरबाज़ खान ने अपना ४९ वां जन्मदिन अपनी आगामी फिल्म ये तो टू मच हो गया के निर्देशक अनवर खान और फिल्म के निर्माताओं निलय पाण्डेय और डी वियोला के साथ मुम्बई के महबूब स्टूडियो में केक काट कर मनाया।  एम ए एंटरटेनमेंट और ट्रिनिटी फिल्म्स की २ सितम्बर को रिलीज़ होने जा रही फिल्म ये तो टू मच हो गया में अरबाज़ खान के अलावा जिमी शेरगिल, पूजा चोपड़ा, ब्रूना अब्दुल्ला, मुरली शर्मा, ज़रीन वहाब और विजय पाटकर भी ख़ास भूमिका में हैं।