The prestigious 17th Annual Gujarati Screen and Stage Awards - 2017 Completed Seventeenth Year with Grandeur and Glam.

The only of its kind grand tradition of felicitating best artists and technicians very year has created history by completing 17th celebration this year. As per 55 best Gujarati artists were felicitated at The 17th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Screen and Stage Awards-2017, which was held on the evening of 17th February, 2018 at Versova Mhada Ground, Near Versova Welfare School, Next to Versova Metro Station, 7 Bunglow, Andheri (West), Mumbai.

When Stared 2001 with the blessing & presence of the then CM of Gujarat Hon’ble Shri Narendra Modi, only 8-10 films were produced in a year. Today gradually it has reached to 72. which shows the development. This year 33 Gujarati films, 31 Mumbai dramas, 18 Gujarat Dramas, 4 Television serials were in competition. More then 350 artists and technicians were nominated in around 48 various categories.

The 17th year was celebrated with grandeur of settings and Lights and The star studded glamour of performances by Film and Tv Stars of young generation.

Mr. Rashmi Kamdar and Mrs. Bhavna Kamdar (USA) is sponsoring Rs. 51,000/- cash Prize for Life Time Achievement Awardees since 2004. Chitra Vyas and Arvind Vekaria were awarded Life Time Achievement Award. Mrs. Rupa Ananad Pandit is sponsoring 51,000/- for Best Mumbai Drama . Play ‘Virar Fast’ Won this Prise.

Shri Jasmin Shah, MD of Transmedia made the moment energetic amongst the present audience of 5,000 that the Gujarati Film Industry will cross 100 crore. Also there will be a great work generation for the Artists and Technicians.

This year ‘Gujarat Tourism’ joined as main sponsor of this Mega event, Which has proved a contribution gesture for the entertainment industry. It has also added stars to the prestige and genuinely of the event, Gujarati Films are receiving encouraging response from mumbai and overseas now a days. Looking to it production houses like Pen Video Mr. Jayanti Gada are coming up with Gujarati Films in a big way, Which is a sign of positive development in Gujarati Industris.

The dignitaries present on the dias were the only Gujarti Cabinet Minister of Maharashtra Shri Prakash Mehta as Chief Guest, Shri Jayanti Gada of Pen Video, Mr. Aanad Pandit, Mr. Manish Shah (Matunga), Mr. Pravin Kotat (ISCON Group), Mr. Bhargav Patel (Patidar Samaj), Mr. Pravin Shah (Time Groups), Mr. Ganesh Jain (Vinus), Mr. Raju Savla (Munjal Thems & Occasion) and many others. They all wished Jasmin Shah for the 17th year and also supported to his thoughts for Gujaratis at one voice.

It’s a Noticeable record that since the fist year 2001, till 17th years same team has remained associated Abhilash Ghoda, Dipak Antani, Rajkumar Jani, Raju Savla, Jasmin Shah.

This year also the event will be telecast on ‘Soham TV Channel’. Transmedia Facebook Page while its was visited by more than 51,000 Viewers.

Gujarat Drama ‘Ananya’ of Surat shared most awards. TV serial ‘Mahek’ won major awards whilst. In Films ‘Love ni Bhavai’, ‘Carry On Kesar’ and ‘Super Star’ best film was declared.

Best Film Critic Award to ‘Bhanvar’, Red FM Listners Choice Popular Film to ‘Love Ni Bhavai’ & Best Film to ‘Carry on Kesar’.

Best Actress Arohi Patel for ‘Love Ni Bhavai’, Sachin-Jigar Best Music Director for ‘Love Ni Bhavai’

Best Mumbai Play ‘Virar Fast’, Rajpal Yadav & Firoz Irani won the Best Comedy Artist.

Rashmi Desai declared best Debut Actress, Dhruvin Shah declared best debut Actor for ‘Super Star’ & Tiku Talsaniya best Actor for ‘Aav Taru Kari Nakhu’ Film.

Yash Patnaik's Ishq Mein Marjawan on Colors hits a Century

Ruling the ratings chart as one of the Top 5 shows in the urban markets, COLORS’ Ishq Mein Marjawan has won high praise from across the country. Built on a foundation of lies, treachery and malevolence - the unconventional love story follows the story of protagonists Deep Raichand (Arjun Bijlani) and Aarohi Kashyap (Aalisha Panwar) and has recently completed 100 episodes. The cast and crew members are in a joyous mood and celebrated the momentous occasion by letting their hair down at the party organized for this milestone. When contacted, Arjun Bijlani shared, “It has been a wonderful journey so far and I celebrated this milestone with the entire cast last night. This would have not been possible without the passion and hard work that we have put in and the support of our fans. I am extremely delighted and wish we complete a 1000 episodes of this engaging narrative. Yash and Mamta Patnaik always come up with innovative content ”

Aalisha Panwar added, “It feels great that our dedication and commitment to the show is paying off well. I feel fortunate that my fans are showering love on me for playing the dual roles of Aarohi and Tara. We promise to keep our audiences engaged every week and make this show even more successful in the future.” 

Producer Yash Patnaik says, ““At a time when early primetime slots are filled with family and social dramas, Ishq Main Marjawan came as a breath of fresh air. It was risky to put a thriller drama at that time slot as the audience are mostly women whereas thrillers generally find their audience at late prime time.. I am glad we found our audience. It’s so heartening to see the show growing every week and being in the top 5. We are thankful to Colors for encouraging us to make IMM and supporting it all through our”

Being part of Kolkata Baabu Moshayes is going very well for me: Anshul Pandey

Actor Anshul Pandey, who is playing for Kolkata Baabu Moshayes in Ekta Kapoor and Anand Mishra’s MTV BCL, says that he loves his team. The actor adds that the team has superb players and he is proud to be part of it. “Being a part of Kolkata Baabu Moshayes is going very well so far. We have a good bunch of dedicated players and the team is very different from last year. Many of us are new and everybody is amazing,” he says, adding, “It has also been a great experience with Marinating Films. It’s amazing to work with them.” 

The actor says that he is concentrating on the basics of the game. “The main task and responsibility is to get the basics right and stick to your game plan. The trick is to perfect the basics and not try something too fancy,” he says. 

However, there are some challenges that the team is facing as well. “The main challenge for me is to get the hang of this ball that is used to play BCL. It behaves very differently from the normal cricket ball, so, yes, to understand it and see how it behaves is the main task,” he says. 

Anshul has already started practicing regularly. “Since the last three days I have been regular at practice and these have been intense 3-hour sessions,” he says. 

Stamina has never been an issue for Anshul. “Stamina and energy has never been an issue for me. I play football regularly twice a week and also run on a daily basis. The focus for me is to build some arm strength. The ball used in BCL is very soft so to bowl fast you really have to bend your back and use considerable arm strength. That's what am working on,” he says. 

Anshul is not part of any show at the moment and had some time on his hands, which is why he decided to be part of BCL. “I am not doing any show currently so it was the right time to be a part of MTV BCL this year. Also, cricket is something that I have played well till state level and is very closely associated with my life,” he says. 

In fact, his association with the game goes back to his school days. “I have loved cricket from a very early age and have been playing cricket all my life. I have not played regularly or followed the sport much since a year, otherwise it’s been a massive influence my entire life,” he says. 

Ask him who his role model in cricket has been, and he says, “My favourite cricketer is Mr Sachin Tendulkar. I have always been a batting all-rounder and am sure he's been an inspiration to every cricketer in my generation and other generations. He was a genius at the craft. One bowler that I have always loved is Glen McGrath.”

Charul Malik debuts on TV

Charul Malik of Saas Bahu and Suspense fame from India TV is a household name in Indian news and entertainment industry. Charul a versatile main stream news anchor, show host to become the leading entertainment news anchor in the country has now entered into acting with her debut with a  cameo in the hit comedy show Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai. 

Charul who has played close to 500 odd character during her entertainment anchoring is feeling thrilled at trying her hand towards acting and she feel it would not be as easy as it seems as she would have to take a new avatar and also gel in well with the crew and the work type as it could be vastly different from what she has been doing so far and it would also make her step out of her comfort zone as well. 

Charul plays a role of a old bengali woman who has lost her love and would try and get her love back..... she dons two hats again in the role and would like the viewers to watch the show for more insight on her role. 

Charul also thanks the producers of the show Benaifer & Sanjay Kohli from the bottom of her heart for their confidence in Charul and kindness & love towards her to offer her this cameo. Charul is super excited to work with Shashank Bali a seasoned director of the show and learn a few acting tips as well. 

Charul would want to thanks the entire crew and acting staff of Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai And Script Writer Manoj Santoshi for their support and kindness. 

We wish Charul all the best for her new endeavour

Varun Dhawan's October gift to fans this Valentine's Day

Shoojit Sircar and Varun Dhawan have given a sweet and striking gift to the legions of their fans: Introducing them to the world of October with a special video launched digitally today! 

Shoojit Sircar's unique take on love will make you wonder about the beautiful journey of life and relationships. 

The film reportedly sees Varun Dhawan surpass all previous performances and  milestone he has set so far along with the young talent Banita Sandhu who is making her acting debut in the film. 

Tell us what you think! 

Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar, October stars Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu. A Rising Sun Films Production, directed by Shoojit Sircar the film is set to release on 13th April 2018.