Raj More Khisa (Short film),making its way at Indian Panorama 2020, 51st IFFI.

India's Marathi short film''Khisa''(Pocket) is now making its way to India after acclaimed so many international awards. ''Khisa''short film Officially Selected in Indian Panorama for  51st International film festival of India, Goa 2021.

The short film is Directed by Raj More. Under the Banner of PP Cine Production Mumbai and Laaltippa Films , Movie Khisa is Produced by Santosh Maithani and i and Raj More. The film has been shot at  Akola ( Vidarbha).

Khisa is the story of a young boy who lives in a remote village in Maharashtra. He decides to get a large pocket stitched for his school shirt, in which he keeps all his precious belongings - petals, coins, marble balls; A pocket, he is proud of. It sets him apart from others his age, whose pockets are not only smaller in comparison but also ordinary and similar to each other in appearance.The little boy does not understand the politics of symbolism that adults engage in, and his pocket soon becomes a point of contention amongst elders in the village .

Khisa is the directorial debut of the director Raj More   which has got so many international awards, nominations and official selection. He quoted  Khisa is the story of the loss of innocence and coming-of-age of a young boy, is ironically symbolic of the times we live in. Khisa is a heart touching tale of a boy which will definitely give the audience a different perspective.He further said that Marathi movies are reaching new heights every day. Marathi content is making its marks not only in the country but all over the world.This 15 minute film will make a place in everyone's heart.

From early this short film ''Khisa'' won 2 Awards at the Istanbul Film Awards 2020.Best Film and Best Screenplay, 2 award international awards and in India very prestigious Screenplay Awards at 10th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival,New Delhi .India -20 .

Khisa also qualifies to compete for the prestigious Golden star Awards at the annual live screening gala of IFA,which will be held in Istanbul,Turkey in March 2021.

 

Also got a nomination for Best international Short Film and Best Director at Dublin International short and music festival 2020.Khisa also shown at world's premier online screening at (DISFMF) Dublin International short and music festival 20.

 

Khisa  got  2 prestigious awards at  Mumbai International cult Film Festival. BEST DEBUT DIRECTOR (MICFF GOLD)(Raj Pritam More and BEST ACTOR IN SUPPORTING ROLE (SPECIAL JURY MENTION) TO KAILASH WAGHMARE . And it's also Official selection at Montreal Independent Film Festival Canada 2020 and  26th (KIFF) Kolkata International Film Festival 20. Official Selection at Dioroma International film festival  2020. Official Selection at (Jiff) Jaipur international film festival 2020. Official Selection at Singapore international film festival 2020. 

It's also Official Selection at Dioroma Indie Shorts Awards Buenos Aires, Argentina 2020.

 

''Khisa''  is also selected at  Dharamshala International Film Festival  and set to world premiere at the prestigious Dharamshala International Film Festival in between 28th Oct to 4th Nov 2020.Due to the going novel coronavirus pandemic,the festival would be held online.

 

Written by Kailash Waghmare ,Short film editor Santosh Maithani,Director of Photography Simarjit Singh Suman,Music by Parijat Chakraborty,Sound recordist by Kushal Sarda.Kailash Waghmare,Meenakshi Rathod,Shruti Madhydeep ,Dr Sheshpal Ganvir and Vedant Shrisagar (child actor) are in the lead roles.

Salim-Sulaiman Compose a Riveting Anthem for BYJU’S Young Genius

As a part of ‘Young Genius’, an initiative for showcasing, recognizing and inspiring young geniuses in different fields across the country, BYJU’S today launched an anthem composed by award winning musicians Salim- Sulaiman.  BYJU'S Young Genius is a television show with a mission to discover young prodigies from across India, who have the potential to become future geniuses. These are children who have excelled in fields such as academics, performing arts, technology, and sports to name a few, and have made the country proud. The initiative looks for such new stars who will feature on News18 Network’s news channels in a weekly show. Young Genius endeavors to inspire children across the nation to follow their passion and strive for excellence and glory, in every field.

Commenting on joining hands with Young Genius, Salim Merchant, the Eminent Music Composer said, “We are very fortunate to have got the opportunity to compose music for Young Genius – an incredible show and beautiful movement that empowers children, especially those who have exceptional talent that has been discovered and nurtured at a young age. I am glad that News18 Network & BYJU’S are encouraging something that will contribute to our country and society in a very unique way. Edu-tainment has emerged as such a promising space and both Sulaiman & I are indeed privileged to contribute to this. It has been a learning experience for us too, and we wish all the children and the show a fabulous start and many more seasons of celebration and inspiration.”

 

The riveting anthem ‘Umar Choti, Kaam Bade’ composed and sung by Salim-Sulaiman and written by Shraddha Pandit aims to inspire change in children by making them realize and nurture their unique talent to excel in life. The anthem produced by Story Yarn Films, featuring the young talents, intends to reach out to audiences across the country to join in celebrating Young Geniuses.

Many notable public figures and celebrities have lent support to the initiative to encourage young talent. Leander Paes, Dutee Chand, Shankar Mahadevan, Rajkumar Rao, PV Sindhu, Sonu Sood, Soha Ali Khan, and Virender Sehwag are a few among many who will be seen in the episodes cheering the contestants.

Mohit Duseja overwhelmed with emotions as he collaborates with ALT Balaji again for Who's Your Daddy 2'

After ‘Ragini MMS: Returns’, ‘Ragini MMS returns season 2’ and ‘Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki’, actor Mohit Duseja has once again collaborated with Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms for season two of ‘Who’s Your Daddy’ and the young actor can't keep calm about it. “Working with Balaji has always been a fabulous experience for me,” he says.

“It all started with ‘Kasam…’ and thereon, I got to do some amazing work, which helped me become a better performer and a professional actor,” he added.

Speaking of coming on board for ‘Who’s Your Daddy’, Mohit says, “I was working on another show, but it got waived off because of the pandemic. Therefore, I started auditioning for other projects and one day got a call from Balaji for the character of Appu (Mohit’s character in the series).”

“I had to go through a long audition process before they finalized me for the role,” he recalls.

The show is streaming on ALT Balaji since December 22, 2020.

Mohit is in love with his character and says ‘it was so much fun playing it on-screen’

“Appu (Apurv) is a typical college-going Delhi boy, who is funny, confident, and a little self-obsessed. He is under the impression that he is the king of his college. Though he is a great person, Apruv gets negatively influenced and start doing a couple of bad things,” reveals Mohit.

The team had the pressure of completing the entire shoot within 16-17 days. Mohit says, though it was hectic, we didn’t miss out on our fun. “Firstly we had a deadline to meet. Secondly, it was completely an outdoor shoot, which most of the time turn disastrous. But I believe, we were very lucky to complete the entire show so smoothly. In fact, we enjoyed a lot.”

“Since the show is based on college life, most of the actors on the set were of my age. It was a party for us in Amritsar. Moreover, our director was a very cheerful man. It took no time for us to bond. I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed it till the last day,” concludes the actor, who is very happy about the response his show has received so far.

Mohit was also a part of MTV Love School 3, a show that shot him to fame. He has appeared in various commercials as well.

New Year Quotes from Zee TV Actors

Megha Ray who plays the role of Rani in Apna Time BhiAayega shared,“2020 has honestly been a year of mixed feelings for me. While the whole pandemic affected a lot of people, it was also the year when my first show went off air. Looking at the struggles of many other I kept myself together believing that my struggles are not that big, and I would make it through. And I did! Despite it all, this year also got me a role in a beautiful show like Apna Time BhiAayega. Rani is a very different character and she brings out the little innocent yet strong-willed child within me. While I had my fair share of struggles, this is the best thing that has happened this year and I am eagerly looking forward to 2021. While I don’t really make any resolutions, I do wish to continue working hard and entertaining my audiences. I hope it’s a better year for everyone and we can finally be free of COVID

Pratham Kunwar who plays the role of Money Birla in GuddanTumse Na Ho Payega shared, “I believe the biggest lesson that 2021 has given us is that we need very little to be happy in life. We made the most out of this year and happened to find our joys in the simplest things despite not being able to go out or party like usual. In spite of the entire lockdown and with several people losing jobs, I happened to get 2 new shows, GuddanTumse Na Ho Payega being one of them. That’s the best thing and the first day of my shoot was the best memory I have of 2020. With the onset of the new year, I would really like to focus a lot on my health and gun for those six pack abs that I have always aspired for. Here’s hoping that everyone has a safe, sound and a great new year.”

Adhvik Mahajan who will play the role of Joginder in Teri Meri IkJindri shared, “While this year may have been a pretty rough one for a lot of people, it was quite a productive year for me. I happened to get my first ever short film rolling and it got a great response from the audience, friends and family. I happened to get some time in hand to devote to my health and fitness which I have been wanting to do for a while now. I also bagged my role in the show Teri Meri IkJindri this year and in 2021 I just hope the audience showers all their blessings and love towards the show. I would be ending this year and making a fresh start to 2021 at Tirupati Balaji and with God’s blessings I pray that the new year brings an abundance of opportunities and happiness for each and every person who has dealt with a rough phase.

Kanika Mann who plays the role of Guddan in GuddanTumse Na Ho Payega shared, “I have always believed in beginning the New Year with a fresh mind and a lot of optimism. There is no better way to begin the year with a little detour from my routine life, I will be travelling for 2 days to visit my extended family in my hometown Panipat. While my mother and my brother reside with me in Mumbai, I haven’t had a chance to meet my dad since the lockdown reopened or connect with my cousins and other relatives. Every occasion and festival celebrated with them has till date been a memorable one and nothing excites me more than to start a new chapter amidst the presence of my family. I am very excited for this trip and I really look forward to having the happiness and fun as I did during the lockdown.”

Chetan Hansraj who plays the  titular role in Brahmarakshas 2 shared, “Well, 2020 has been a tough year for a lot of us, but it has honestly taught me to not complain and be grateful for what we have. Something within me keep telling me that all these struggles are what actually make a man. I chose to brush past all these negative feelings and used my time to learn a few things in life. I learnt three to four computer languages, C++, Java script, Python and also utilized my time doing a course in Data Science. I ensured to stay positive even when I was dealing with a financially difficult time and didn’t have a job almost till September. I believe its was my positivity that really got me a great role in Brahmarakshas2 thereafter.  If there is one thing that I have learnt is that the power to control your feelings and thoughts is within oneself. I look forward to 2021.

MugdhaChapekar who plays the role of Prachi in Zee TV's Kumkum Bhagya mentioned, "New Year to me is more about spending time with the family, eating good food and watching some amazing movies! This year has been quite a ride for everyone, and I hope the new year brings in joy and health and happiness in everyone’s lives. Wishing everyone a very Happy new Year!"

Pooja Banerjee who plays the role of Rhea in Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya said, “I have extremely fond memories of New Year. I have always visited the Church on New Year’s Eve and I used to be a part of the church choir for the tradition of singing carols and I thoroughly enjoyed it. New Year has been a festival very close to my heart. This year, along with celebrating the festival with my Kumkum Bhagya co-stars, I plan to decorate my house to keep the spirit of the festivities alive. While I do not have travel plans this year, I do plan to host a small humble dinner party for my close friends. I hope the festivities bring light and happiness to everyone’s lives. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year."

 

‘The last day of the shoot had a lovely Christmas vibe’ :Tahir Raj Bhasin

Acclaimed actor Tahir Raj Bhasin has wrapped the first schedule of his next, Looop Lapeta, in which he will be seen opposite Taapsee Pannu. Their pairing definitely promises a really fresh chemistry on screen. Tahir has just wrapped the first schedule of the film and reveals how the set had a festive spirit on the last day.

“The last day of the shoot had a lovely Christmas vibe. We really have the best producers (Atul Kasbekar and Tanuj Garg) who are also big foodies and it’s a feast every day. They make it really special for all of us on the sets every single day and they brought on the big festive vibe by getting us Christmas cake!” informs Tahir.

Tahir says the team was delighted that they could wrap a schedule smoothly because of the stringent shooting procedures in place to shoot during this pandemic.

Tahir says, “It was amazing to all huddle, cut the cake and wrap the first schedule. We are shooting in the middle of the pandemic and I think we all felt extremely fortunate that we had a great shooting schedule. It was amazing to wish each other happy holidays and I’m looking forward to meeting them soon in the new year. The energy on the set is amazing and we are making a super fun film which will entertain people thoroughly.”