Film Dignitaries and
personalities gathered before the Dada Saheb Phalke statue at Dada Saheb Phalke
Chitranagari on 16th February 2017 to
pay tribute to the Father of Indian Cinema and garland his statue. Among the
dignitaries were Joint M.D. Mrs. Sankhe, Shri. Santosh Singh Jain (Founder
Chairman & Trustee DSPA), Shri. Sangram Shirke (Chairman of WIPFA), Mr.
Dharmendra Mehra (Gen. Sec. of FMC) ,Shri. Ganesh Jain (Trustee of DSPA) &
Neena Jalan (Trustee of DSPA) and Mr. Chandrakant Pusalkar and his wife
(Family of Dada Saheb Phalke), Mr. Hirachand Dand ( Gen. Sec. of FFI) , Mr.
Ravindra Arora, Mr.Dilip Dalvi, Mr.C.P. Verma & Mr. Manohar Thakur (WIFPA
E.C. Members), Mr. Harsh Gupta, Mr. Pradeep Gupta, Mr. Puneet Khare, Mr. Raju
Tonk, mr ajay yadav,mr satish agarwalMr. Abhishek Bindal, Ms. Harshada Patil
& Mrs. Geeta Parmar paid homage to Dada Saheb Phalke . Also more than 500
members of Film Industry were present to pay tribute to the Father of Indian
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of Thanks while Mr. Mukesh Bharadwaj (PRO of Film City), Mr. O.PSaini & Mr. Prabhat Pandey
(Secretaryof DSPA).
Lion, a movie based on
the true story based on the life of Saroo Brierley, has already become a awards
show favorite for its heartening story and stellar cast. The film starring Dev
Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara and first time child actor Sunny Pawar, Lion
tells the story of an Indian born Australian boy’s search for his mother and
brother through Google Maps. An endearing story which has grabbed the world’s
attention for its heartfelt story, the movie has already gained much awards
attention including six Oscar nominations with a nomination to Dev Patel in a
Supporting Role.
As the cast of the film
continues to be featured in a number of screening to red carpets, fans and
media alike have been bowled over by the adorable relationship between Sunny
Pawar and Dev Patel. The young 8 year old star has become one of the biggest
takeaways form the movie for his acting and for the brotherly bond between Dev
Patel and Sunny Pawar. A notable moment is certainly the 2017 Golden Globes
where the two featured on the carpet together and even went on the stage to
present their film, much to the delight of the fans.
The movie premiered in
India with a screening in Mumbai that saw star such as Kabir Khan, Radhika
Apte, Ayan Mukherjee, Arshad Warsi, Anupama Chopra, Mini Mathur, Shruti Seth
and many more. Director of the film, Garth Davis was also present alongside
cast members Sunny Pawar, Priyanka Bose, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Deepti Naval
alongside the real Saroo Brierley as well.
With the film up for 6
Oscar nominations, it is certain that the two are going to back on the OSCARS
red Carpet and people can’t wait to see the two of them again! Don’t miss the
OSCARS live at 5:30am with a repeat at 8:30pm on Star Movies, Star Movies HD
and Star Movies Select HD
Island Records is excited to announce
the signing of Skip Marley, a reggae prodigy for a new generation.
Skip’s debut single “Lions,” is an intense call to action that “shows
people when we are strong and unified no evil can get us.” Watch the
powerful lyric video HERE!
“We are so proud to
have Skip Marley join the Island family,” said David Massey, President/CEO
Island Records. “His talent is extraordinary and his music reflects what
the world needs right now. For Island to continue our history with the
amazing Marley family is an honor. Skip’s unique style and point of view
is going to set the world on fire.”
“Yea if ya took all
my rights away
Yea if ya tellin’ me
how to pray
Yea if ya won’t let
us demonstrate
Ya wrong
Yea if ya thinkin’ I
don’t belong
Yea if ya hidin’
behind a gun
Yea if ya hopin’ I’m
gonna run
Ya wrong…”
Although reggae is at the root of his
music, Skip says of his sound, “I’m coming from a new generation, “blending
influences and letting it come out organically in the music.” Referencing
the Rolling Stones, soca, hip-hop and EDM artists in one breath, Skip doesn’t
like to limit himself, instead he “just let ideas drop down on me and go with
the flow.”
Deeply connected to his craft and
refreshingly self-assured, Skip is authentic in a way most artists these days
could never claim to be. His songs follow suit, confidently mixing
genres, influences, and instruments while maintaining their important
messaging. Those messages aren’t wedded to a particular moment in
history, however. They’re universal and important, bringing the love his
grandfather, Bob Marley, preached to a new generation.
“I want to spread my music to the
people and help them unify,” he says. “I want people to take away a message of
love, of looking at the way you are living and thinking where we can work to be
our best. Whatever they’re feeling, I want them to be able to turn up my music
and think, relax, and get good vibes.”
It was an evening that
was full of glitz and glamour, it was a party thrown by the singing sensation
and Indian Idol 9 judge, Sonu Nigam for his near and dear ones. Which included
the participants of the very popluarsinging reality show Indian Idol 9.
The contestants were
thrilled to have been part of such a event where they got to meet celebrities
and whose who of the industry. There was a special person who they were very
excited to meet and it could not have gotten any better. That person was the
iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulakr.
It was a fan moment for
them as they got to pose with the world famous cricketer for some very special
pictures.
The BRIT Awards 2017 with
Mastercard announce that global music icon Katy Perry will give her first UK TV
appearance in three years at The BRIT Awards 2017 on the 22nd of February. Katy completes an incredible lineup
alongside Ed Sheeran, Robbie Williams, Bruno Mars, The 1975, Little Mix, Emeli
Sandé and Skepta, all set to perform at the UK’s biggest night in music on
Wednesday 22nd of February at The O2 Arena, London.
Katy Perry: “I’m excited
to come back to one of my favorite countries, where most of my favorite musical
influences come from. After 3 years, I’m excited to return to the Brits’ stage
to kick off a new era of purposeful pop.”
BRITs Chairman and
Chairman & CEO of Sony Music UK and
Ireland Jason Iley said: “Katy Perry, one of the biggest artists in the world,
is the perfect artist to complete our incredible 2017 line-up. She’s a global
superstar who will bring even more glamour, fun and excitement with her
exclusive UK BRITs performance next week.”
BRIT Award winner
(International Female Solo Artist 2009) Katy Perry will be returning to the
BRITs stage again following a spectacular performance in 2014. With three BRIT Award
nominations to her name, Katy is one of the bestselling artists of all time –
having sold over 100 million records globally throughout her career. As the
most followed person on Twitter, the world is eagerly awaiting news on her
follow-up to her last album “PRISM” which peaked at Number 1 on the Official
Album Charts in the UK and the US Billboard Top 200.
Skepta and Little Mix
lead the nominations with three each. The legendary David Bowie received two
posthumous nominations in ‘British Male Solo Artist’ and the prestigious
‘Mastercard Album of the Year’ with Leonard Cohen receiving his first BRIT
Award nomination in ‘International Male Solo Artist.’ The 1975, Kano, Michael
Kiwanuka, Calvin Harris, James Arthur, Clean Bandit, Jonas Blue, Tinie Tempah
and Coldplay also received two.
This year’s awards will
be hosted by Dermot O’Leary and Emma Willis from 7.30pm on ITV after this
year’s ceremony has been extended by half an hour following an incredible year
in music. This year will also see Clara Amfo, Laura Jackson and Alice Levine
host The BRIT Awards 2017: Red Carpet and Backstage on ITV2, either side of the
main awards show.
Katy Perry’s new single
“Chained to Rhythm” is already buzzing music lovers worldwide topping the UK
Official Trending Chart in just a few days after its release making it the No.1
song on the charts. The Music video too has been catching up with the most
number of views since her smashing Grammy performance of the new single.
