Sonali Bendre Behl attends Facebook Entertainment Summit

Sonali Bendre Behl’s book club went from strength to strength to become one of the prime platforms that caters to the needs of curious readers and aspiring writers.

Following the success of her online club, the actress-turned-author has recently attended the second edition of Facebook India Entertainment Summit at a plush suburban hotel. The gorgeous author was part of the session, “Meet the Partners” where she extensively spoke about Facebook groups since she runs her own book club as a Facebook group.

This year’s summit was focused on how Facebook drives value for their movie partners and also unveiled some exciting product updates for the ones who attended the summit. The exclusive summit also aimed at bringing the entertainment fraternity under one roof to discuss trends, best practices and various tools to drive value to the business.

Sharing the information about the Summit with her fans and followers on her social media account, Sonali had mentioned, “Had a great time at the Facebook and Instagram Entertainment Summit, where I was invited to speak about the use of Facebook groups! And it's all thanks to all of you who are a part of #SBC and make it so special.”

Shilpa Shetty flies off to the Maldives to unwind

Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been living out of her suitcase for the last couple of months, travelling to different cities for events and numerous brands appearances and promotion.

Interestingly, the wellness entrepreneur has had a choc-o-block schedule recently as she had attended 11 events, including award ceremonies, brand summits and appearances among other professional commitments, all in 3 days in three cities – Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkatta.

While everyone who has worked with Shilpa has always praised her professionalism, dedication and hard work, she always ensures to keep to all her commitments despite it being an extremely hectic schedule.

Shilpa, who has been keeping extremely busy shooting non-stop for the dance reality show, Super Dancer 2 among other professional commitments for the last eight to nine months, has worked a way out to unwind. Doing so, the doting wife-mother has whisked her family off to Maldives for a week.

Shilpa says, “The last few months have been pretty hectic and I have been running from pillar to post fulfilling my commitments including reality shows, brand summits, award ceremonies and brand appearances and promotion. It’s a well-deserved break.”

Rajpal Yadav to don Khakis in upcoming film 'Gandhi The Conspiracy'

Rajpal Yadav, who was last seen in Judwaa 2, will play a cop in producer Lakshmi R Iyer’s historical drama, Gandhi Hatya: Ek Saazish (Gandhi - The Conspiracy).

The versatile actor who has played several memorable roles, will be portraying the character of Delhi based DSP Jaswant Singh. Rajpal’s character is dramatised around the true event that a two member police team headed by a DSP from Delhi was flown to Bombay with post interrogation confessional statements of Madan Lal, and carried what Delhi police claimed was incriminating data that could have got the would be murderers of Mahatma Gandhi arrested and nip the conspiracy in the bud. 

Rajpal plays a complicated but interesting role of an honest but simple police officer, unable to handle inter-departmental politics between Bombay and Delhi police, which remains an unresolved matter even today. It's a light situational comedy in an otherwise dark thriller and comes in between the two attempts made on Mahatma Gandhi's life in January 1948.

Rajpal confirms, “Though there have been several films made on Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi The Conspiracy is different as it gives a fresh take on the conspiracy behind the murder of the late political leader. The story is quite intriguing and the script really appealed to me.”

Produced by Lakshmi R Iyer under the banner Nugen Media Productions and directed by Karim Traidia and Pankaj Sehgal, Gandhi: The Conspiracy (Gandhi Hatya: Ek Saazish) is a film based on true events that led to the first political assassination in independent India, scheduled to release this year.

Rajit Kapur to portray Jawaharlal Nehru in Gandhi Hatya: Ek Saazish

Known for his penchant for off-beat characters and essaying them with great aplomb on screen, Rajit Kapur will bring to life an impactful role in his next, Gandhi Hatya: Ek Saazish (Gandhi The Conspiracy), produced by Lakshmi R Iyer, directed by Karim Traidia & Pankaj Sehgal.

The popular veteran actor will portray the late freedom fighter and independent India’s first Prime Minister, Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru in the historical thriller.

Rajit’s look as Chacha Nehru (fondly referred by kids) is one of the major USPs of the movie, and has already given reasons as to why one should look forward to the film.  Once Rajit slips into Nehru’s traditional prince coat, his signature red rose and the trademark Congress Party white cap, the uncanny resemblance leaves the audience wanting more.

Lakshmi R Iyer says, “It was a tumultuous time for India immediately after independence and the country’s partition, that left over 2 million dead and over 14 million Indians displaced. Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru is in a bind, faced with a refugee and an escalating communal problem threatening to lead to a civil war and possibly further break up the country into small principalities. Further, a strong opposition both with and outside the party is challenging his position, make his job even tougher. But by his side is Mahatma Gandhi, the man holding everything together and slowly but surely turning India towards a secular, democratic India.”

Rajit Kapur confirms, “I always wanted to portray a historical character on screen and I’m glad Gandhi Hatya: Ek Saazish fulfilled my dream. It was a great experience and a huge honour to play Nehruji.”

Times Music & Speed Records Collaborate: YouTube Channel Hits 10 Million Subscribers

Times Music, one of India’s leading record labels and music publishers, and Speed Records, the leading music label in Punjab, join hands to offer their audience a wider choice of music and help grow the Punjabi music genre across India and in global markets. An initiative started in December 2017, Speed Records YouTube channel, with the help of its partnership with Times Music, now hits 10 million subscribers on YouTube. 

Since its inception in 2004, Speed Records has been a promising label promoting and publishing world-class Punjabi music by working closely with the finest artists of the Punjabi music Industry. The catalogue offers an expansive range of Punjabi music across different genres and boast of an artist roster that includes all the top-rated Punjabi singers from across the globe. 

"I would like to congratulate the team for their tremendous effort. Our collaboration with Speed has been fruitful. We are definitely looking forward to achieving even greater heights with our collective dedication to offer quality content to our audience," said Mandar Thakur, COO of Times Music. 

“Collaborating with Times Music was indeed one of the best decisions taken by Speed in recent times. Hitting 10 million subscribers on YouTube is a result of our immense hard work and dedication. Such high numbers confirm that we are growing at a steady pace and in the right direction. Our numbers inspire us to push our limits, create better content and cement our place as the Number 1 Punjabi music label in the world” said Satwinder Singh Kohli, Director of Speed Records. 

Times Music and Speed Records collectively have succeeded in increasing viewership & subscriber bases with their offering of quality music videos, and aggressively promoting their content and artists across various formats. Efforts that have resulted in it becoming the No.1 Punjabi music channel on YouTube, and the only regional Indian music channel on YouTube with 10M plus subscribers from across the globe.