No Fathers in Kashmir trailer launched by Mahesh Bhatt

Everyone thinks they know Kashmir. Two teenagers are about to change all, that is what the trailer introduces us to in its gripping visuals. No Fathers in Kashmir is a that is a unique mix of the fight for truth and compassion while being tender, heart-warming and about universal human emotions directed by Oscar® nominated filmmakers and two-time national award winning writer & director, Ashvin Kumar. Even till today, the certificate is yet to be granted by CBFC and is still pending ‘approval’ despite the FCAT granting the order to pass the UA certificate to the film which is due for release on 5th April.

Present at the launch gracing his presence was one of our sharpest, most outspoken directors, Mr. Mahesh Bhatt who said, “A staggering, heart wrenching film. Ashvin has the guts to embrace all that darkness and then having done that bring us so much ‘light.' In these dark times of hate, here’s a love story from the blood soaked valley of Kashmir which has the audacity to hope”

The film tells the tale of Noor and Majid played by newcomers Zara Webb and Shivam Raina respectively. The two are on a journey to find their respective fathers who have gone missing in the valley. The film raises several imperative questions, about compassion and empathy of those in the valley and its many realities.

Lead star of the film, Soni Razdan said, “I have a personal liking towards Kashmir because I’m a half Kashmiri. When I read this script and Ashvin first sent me the script I found it very interesting because here was a film that showed the reality. There have been many films on Kashmir but this one isn’t peppered by drama, love stories and other things. It’s what truly is representative of how the situation is in the valley. And that’s what drew me to the film”.

The film marks the acting debut of the filmmaker Ashvin Kumar along with other actors Anshuman Jha, Soni Razdan and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. Ashvin has also written and produced the film, along with executive Producer Varoon Vesuna.

Presenting The Ranveer Singh GIFs - it’s Sassy, Cool and a whole lot of Fun

~The Bollywood superstar has created his own special GIFs and stickers for his fans across the globe~

Ranveer Singh has many firsts to his credit in Hindi cinema. His natural born flamboyance, energy and incredible sass is unmatched today, as is his credibility as a brilliant actor-superstar. Keeping with the surprises that he dishes out with each new film performance, Ranveer Singh is now going to bring a bit of his signature style on to a GIF. In association with Giphy.com, Ranveer has created his own unique and exceedingly cool GIFs and stickers. Trendsetter and a youth icon, Ranveer themed GIFs and stickers have gone live today. 

Whether it is through his social media accounts or in person, Ranveer engages with people directly with a lot of love and enthusiasm. He constantly engages with his community of over 40 million fans from across the world through his different social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Always an innovator, Ranveer connects with people with new ideas, activities and genuine warmth. No surprises then, that Giphy.com has collaborated with Ranveer, given his global appeal amongst youth and his iconic status amongst audiences. With this innovation, users can share varied emotions and moments of Ranveer Singh across different social media platforms to communicate. 

Over the years, Ranveer has steadily built a trusted and positive bond with millions of fans worldwide. That he innovates and brings in freshness with each new movie role, and also puts in committed effort for even his endorsement commercials, sets him apart amongst contemporaries.

Actor & Fitness Icon Sahil Khan, Sam Khan & Fitness Director Nick Orton‘s Glamorous fitness event “BODY POWER BEACH BODY” rocks in Goa

The most glamorous fitness event Body Power beach body was held on 16-17th March, 2019 at the synonym for vacation and holiday, Goa. India’s fitness icon Sahil Khan had conducted the event. The event proved to be glamorous and successful.

Sahil Khan and Sam Khan have collaborated with an UK based fitness business, Body Power run by Nick Orton. Sahil is undoubtedly the biggest inspiration globally for young fitness enthusiast. Nick Orton has announced a major new partnership in their Indian event business with superstar fitness icon Sahil Khan and his highly successful Movie producer business partner, Sam Khan. The duo together runs a variety of wellness brands, including the trendy mineral water business, Hunk Water.

Body power beach body is a fitness glam sport where thousands of athletes got a platform to showcase what they have worked on so hard. More than 1500 athletes took part and world aesthetic king Jeff Seid, Said Sergeyevich and UK's muscle and fitness magazine editor Denni Levy were present to attend the event.

It was an event hosted by the best in fitness and modeling combined and was accompanied by top notch judges, attractive prizes, fascinating location, glamorous parties, and lots of learning.

The event got concluded by the winners. Ayan Roy Chowdhury raised the trophy of Muscle Beach, Vikas Usham and Marita Roy as Beach Body in male and female category respectively.

Sahil commented “I’ve been attending Body Power events for years and I always wanted to be a part of it. I am really into Nick’s vision of inspiring a generation by offering amazing experiences. Body power beach body carnival is not only the event but the love for the health and fitness fraternity. Its a pay back to them. I am into the fitness world for about 30years and I have seen the struggles of the people. There is a lot of politics in fitness industry. This is the first time ever we have not taken the money from the athletes, giving them respect  and love  so that they got motivated and hoping to have a bigger show in future. On being asked about the participants he said, we had expected around 200 participants but we got more than 2000 participants, it was huge. It was a great event and the participants had also shown their zeal. I am looking forward for its next season. On being asked why Goa, he said India’s first beach gym is in Goa and I had always thought of something related to fitness at beach. And no other place is better than Goa for such carnival”

After the event Jeff Seid quoted India has emerged as a huge fitness hub and the people are really enthusiast to be fit and fine. It was beyond my expectation. On being asked about his visit he said it was obligation to come to India for his fans. India’s youth is very excited for the fitness and it’s a great collaboration of Sahil Khan, Sam Khan and Nick Orton. Sahil Khan is my close friend and I want to wish all the success to Sahil and Sam.

Said Sergeyevich quoted after the event that it was his second visit to India and he is blown with the hospitality, people and the culture of the country. The event and Goa was absolutely perfect. Body Power beach body carnival proved to be a successful and glamorous event and the participants were also very passionate.

Vidya Balan, Rani Mukherji, Priyanka Chopra. ..who will be Teejan bai?

At a tender age of 20, he used to stand on the chair to get a good view of her performance. That was a scoop on how Nawazuddin Siddiqui was in his youth. Today, he is very excited when his wife Aaliya Siddiqui along with Manju Garhwal, under the banner of YS Entertainment, came up with the idea to make a film on the life of the veteran folk exponent Teejan Bai, that too at a time when she has bagged a plethora of international awards, including The Fukuoka Prize in 2018 and the most coveted Padma Vibhushan, this year.

Hailing from Ganiyari village in Chhattisgarh, Teejan Bai was born to Chunuk Lal Pardhi and his wife Sukhwati in the year 1956. Belonging to the Pardhi Scheduled Tribe of Chhattisgarh, she has also been awarded the Padma Shri in 1988, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1995, an Honorary doctorate in 2003, Padma Bhushan in 2003, M S Subbalaxmi Centenary Award in 2016, among the ones mentioned earlier.

Teejan Bai, married off early as a 12 year old child, was expelled by the community, the Pardhi Tribe. The sole reason was found to be her singing Pandavani, being a woman. Her struggles started then as she built herself a small hut and started living on her own. “She never left her singing, which eventually paid off for her. There are many facets in Teejan Bai’s life that can be written about. I felt that a film based on her life should definitely be made,” says Aaliya Siddiqui.

Being a renowned exponent of Pandavani, a folk art from Chhattisgarh which involves narrations and performances from the Indian epic Mahabharata, Teejan Bai’s persona charmed Aaliya Siddiqui. She felt that the writing should do justice to her biopic. Except for writing the script herself, she wishes someone apt and most-sought after for the celebrated performer. “I would like Teejan Bai’s life to be immortalized lyrically by Gulzar Sahab,” adds Aaliya Siddiqui.

When Alia Siddiqui was asked who will play the character of Teesan Bai?

Aliya Siddiqui says, "We want either Rani Mukherjee or Vidya Balan or Priyanka Chopra to be the one. 

“Teejan Bai is legendary. I have faith in Aaliya that she can make this film relevant to the general audience, and not just film festivals,” avers Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is backing his wife Aaliya Siddiqui and Manju Garhwal.

“Today she continues to enthrall audiences, the world over, with her unique folk singing and her powerful voice. She is passing on her singing to the younger generation,” adds Manju Garhwal.

The film based on the life of the Folk exponent, Teejan Bai will be produced by YS Entertainment, spearheaded by Producers Aaliya Siddiqui and Manju Garhwal.

Director Raj Kumar Gupta to bring the untold story of Ravinder Kaushik, aka The BLACK TIGER, India’s greatest spy on the big screen

Raj Kumar Gupta who is known for his gritty and compelling portrayal of some of the most inspiring real life stories in Hindi cinema like No One Killed Jessica and Raid on the big screen, will now bring the extraordinary story of the greatest Indian spy in the history to the silver screen. 

The ace director is working on a film based on Ravinder Kaushik’s life,who was an actor turned RAW agent also known as The Black Tiger.

The rights to unfold his amazing story on the silver screen for the first time ever has been given by Ravinder Kaushik’s family to Raj Kumar Gupta.

Talking about Kaushik, Raj who is busy with post production of his upcoming film India’s Most Wanted says,  “Shri Ravinder Kaushik was India’s greatest spy. Interestingly, he was an actor before becoming a spy. It’s an emotional and remarkable story. We are at the scripting stage for the film. I am humbled and thankful to his family, who trusted me and gave me the rights to turn this unbelievable story into a film.”

On behalf of his family - Ravinder Kaushik’s sister, Mrs. Shashi Vashisth, who has given the rights to Raj Kumar Gupta says,“ Bachpan se hi Desh bhakti ka Jazba uske dil mei tha. Desh bhakti par hi play likhta aur karta tha , bahut sunder bhi tha aur sab Vinod Khanna bulatey thaiy.  I know my brother’s story is very unique and many people have approached us to make a film on him but it never felt right kyon ki humarey liye yeh Bahut personal hai. When Raj Kumar Gupta approached us, since we knew of his films like No One Killed Jessica we felt confident .He is a sensible film maker and he is the right person to tell my brothers story for the first time.”

‘The Black Tiger’ was the name given to Ravinder Kaushik by the former PM Indira Gandhi for his bravery and valuable contribution towards the country.