A Celeb-Studded Party of Ravinder Jeet Dariya’s Mushkil - Fear Behind You

Producer Ravinder Jeet Dariya threw a party for friends and family right ahead of his film, Mushkil - Fear Behind You’s release, slated for 9th August ‘19. Satellite The Club in Andheri West came alive as the film’s cast, crew and other celebrity guests were spotted tapping their feet to choiciest numbers over lip smacking delicacies! Producer-Host Ravinder Jeet Dariya, the film’s lead cast Rajniesh Duggall and Kunaal Roy Kapur alongside director Rajiv S Ruia were the first to arrive while Pooja Bisht, Nazia Hussain, Shafaq Naaz, Giorgia Andriani, Kurush Deboo, Nikitin Dheer, Navraj Hans, followed suit right after. 

Incidentally, the film’s team also launched the romantic song Naina Naina, crooned by Nakul Chhawchharia and set to music by Ravi Chopra, earlier in the day. The mellow song takes us through the initial journey of falling in love and is shot beautifully around the ghats of Benares. 

Directed by Rajiv S Ruia and produced by Ravinder Jeet Dariya under the banner Big Bat Films, Mushkil – Fear Behind You is the story of four friends who end up at a forbidden castle. Do watch out for Mushkil - Fear Behind You which is all set for nationwide release on 9th August, 2019.

Audiologist-Speech Therapist Devangi Dalal featured in Open Speak

ख्यातनाम गायिका पद्मविभूषण आशा भोसले यांना 'स्वामीरत्न राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार ' तर स्वप्नील जोशी व गीतकार श्री. ना. धों. महानोर यांना 'स्वामीभूषण राज्यस्थरीय पुरस्कार" प्राप्त

श्री स्वामी समर्थ अन्नछत्र मंडळ (ट्रस्ट) अक्कलकोट यांचा ३२ वा वर्धापन दिन आणि गुरुपौर्णिमा उत्सवाचे औचित्य साधुन अक्कलकोट नरेश श्रीमंत विजयसिंहराजे भोसले यांच्या स्मरणार्थ प्रथम वर्षीय स्वामीरत्न राष्ट्रीय, स्वामीभूषण राज्यस्तरीय आणि स्वामीसेवक जिल्हास्तरीय ह्या तीन पुरस्कारांचा वितरण सोहळा आयोजित करण्यात आला होता. या पहिल्या स्वामीरत्न पुरस्काराच्या मानकरी पद्मविभूषण आशा भोसले ठरल्या असून मराठी चित्रपटसृष्टीतील आघाडीचा अभिनेता स्वप्नील जोशी आणि ज्येष्ठ कवी-गीतकार ना. धों. महानोर यांना स्वामीभूषण पुरस्काराने सन्मानित करण्यात आले. राष्ट्रीय स्वामीरत्न पुरस्काराबरोबरचं  रुपये 5 लाख, मानपत्र, सन्मानचिन्ह, स्वामींचे कृपावस्त्र, मूर्ती स्वरुप देण्यात आले. तसेच राज्यस्तरीय स्वामीभूषण पुरस्काराचे स्वरुप प्रत्येकी १ लाख २५ हजार रुपये मानपत्र, सन्मानचिन्ह, स्वामींचे कृपावस्त्र, मूर्ती समावेश आहे. लेखक - फिल्ममेकर अनुशा श्रीनिवासन अय्यर यांचा हि ह्या पुरस्कार सोहळ्यात अर्पिताराजे अमोलराजे भोसले यांच्या हस्ते सत्कार करण्यात आला. पद्मश्री पं.हृदयनाथ मंगेशकर व राज्यगुप्तचर वार्ताचे अप्पर महासंचालक अतुलचंद्र कुलकर्णी यांच्या अध्यक्षतेखाली व अन्नछत्र मंडळाचे संस्थापक अध्यक्ष जन्मेजयराजे भोसले, प्रमुख कार्यकारी विश्वस्त अमोलराजे भोसले, आ.सिध्दाराम म्हेत्रे यांच्या उपस्थितीत हे पुरस्कार प्रदान करण्यात आले. यावेळी व्यासपीठावर जन्मेजयराजे भोसले, अमोलराजे भोसले, अलका भोसले, अर्पिता भोसले, माजी नगराध्यक्षा अनिता खोबरे, अनुषा अय्यर, आरती लिंगायत, कृषीभूषण विश्वासराव कचरे, अण्णा थोरात, बाळासाहेब धाबेकर, महेश इंगळे, संतपराव शिंदे, अभय खोबरे, शामराव मोरे, अभय दिवाणजी, चंद्रकांत कापसे आदीजण उपस्थित होते. दरम्यान मान्यवरांच्या हस्ते श्रींच्या प्रतिमेचे पूजन व दीप प्रज्वलन करण्यात आले. यावेळी अलका भोसले यांनी आशा भोसले यांचे स्वागत केले.

आशा भोसले म्हणतात की, "अक्कलकोट नरेश श्रीमंत विजयसिंहराजे भोसले स्मरणार्थ अक्कलकोट निवासी ब्रह्मांडनायक स्वामीरत्न राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार हा माझ्यासाठी पवित्र व प्रसाद आहे. श्री स्वामी समर्थांच्या पदस्पर्शाने पुनित झालेल्या नगरीत मी पहिल्यांदाच येते अन् एवढ्या मोठ्या प्रमाणात जन्मेजयराजे भोसले यांनी राष्ट्रीय स्तरावरचा मानाचा पुरस्कार देवून सन्मानित केले, हे माझे भाग्य आहे. जन्मेजय भोसले महान कार्य करीत असून त्यांचे हे धार्मिक कार्य भविष्यात वाढतच जाणार आहे." अशाप्रकारे भरभरून बोलत असताना जीवनातील काही किस्से, गायिलेली गाणे, ज्येष्ठ कवी महानोर, अभिनेता स्वप्नील जोशी, हृदयनाथ मंगेशकर यांच्या कार्याचे देखील कौतुक करुन त्यांनी जुन्या आठवणींना उजाळा दिला. त्या बरोबरच जीवनातील जडणघडणी विषयी माहिती दिली. आशा भोसले यांनी मुलाखतकार सुधीर गाडगीळ यांनी केलेल्या प्रश्नावर मनमुराद उत्तर दिली. यावेळी त्यांनी काही भावगीते देखील गायिली.

राज्यस्तरीय पुरस्कारार्थी ना.धों. महानोर यांनी सांगितले "अन्नछत्र मंडळाचे अध्यक्ष जन्मेजयराजे भोसले यांनी मला मानाचा पुरस्कार देवून स्वामीरुपी आशीर्वाद मिळाला आहे. श्रीक्षेत्र अक्कलकोटच्या मातीचा टिळा माझ्या शेतातील मातीत मिसळणार आहे, असे सांगून मंगेशकर कुटूंबियांनी रचलेली गाणी याबाबतची माहिती देवून त्यांनी रचलेल्या कविता आपल्या भाषणातून विशद केले. मंगेशकर कुटूंबियाचे योगदान आणि जन्मेजयराजे भोसले यांनी दिलेला पुरस्कार मी कधीही विसरणार नाही."

सिनेअभिनेता स्वप्नील जोशी याप्रसंगी म्हणाले, "अन्नछत्र मंडळाचे अध्यक्ष जन्मेजयराजे भोसले यांनी 'स्वामींचा पुरस्कार' देऊन केलेले माझे कौतुक हा त्यांचा आशीर्वाद असून स्वामींचा प्रसाद असल्याचे माझ्या आई-वडिलांनी सांगितले आहे. मी आज स्वामीकृपेमुळेच जीवनात यशस्वी झेप घेत आहे. मुख्य बाब म्हणजे आशा भोसले जी आणि ज्येष्ठ कवी ना. धों. महानोर यांच्या समवेत मला हा पुरस्कार मिळाला. आज ह्या मंचावर मंगेशकर कुटूंबासोबत स्थानापन्न आहे ज्यांच्या आजवर गायलेल्या प्रत्येक गीताचा मी फॅन आहे."

कार्यक्रमादरम्यान ४ हजार मुलाखत घेणारे सुधीर गाडगीळ यांचा सत्कार सचिव शामराव मोरे यांच्या हस्ते करण्यात आला. यावेळी हिरकणी संस्थेच्यावतीने देखील आशा भोसले यांचा सत्कार करण्यात आला. गणेश-करे पाटील यांनी मिळवलेली पुरस्काराची रक्कम ११ हजार रुपये व स्वत:चे ११ हजार रुपये असे २२ हजार रुपये रोख अन्नछत्र मंडळास अन्नदान देणगी म्हणून जन्मेजयराजे भोसले यांच्याकडे सुर्पूद केली. स्वामीसेवक जिल्हास्तरीय पुरस्कार गणेश चिवटे श्रीमरा प्रतिष्ठान करमाळा, गणेश करे-पाटील यश कल्याणी ग्रामीण सेवाभावी संस्था करमाळा, प्रा.हिंदुराव गोरे रॉबिनहुड आर्मीचे प्रमुख सोलापूर, अनु व प्रसाद मोहिते प्रार्थना फाऊंडेशन सोलापूर, नानासाहेब कदम बार्शी यांना पुरस्कार, सन्मानचिन्ह, रोख रक्कम देवून मान्यवरांच्या हस्ते सन्मानित करण्यात आले. कार्यक्रमाचे प्रास्ताविक व सूत्रसंचलन आणि अन्नछत्र मंडळाचा आढावा मुलाखतकार सुधीर गाडगीळ तर आभार श्वेता हुल्ले यांनी मानले. 

अन्नछत्र मंडळाचे संस्थापक अध्यक्ष जन्मेजयराजे भोसले सांगतात की, "श्री स्वामी समर्थ अन्नछत्र मंडळ (ट्रस्ट) अक्कलकोट यांचा ३२ वा वर्धापन दिन आणि गुरुपौर्णिमा उत्सवाचे औचित्य साधुन अक्कलकोट नरेश श्रीमंत विजयसिंहराजे भोसले यांच्या स्मरणार्थ प्रथम वर्षीय स्वामीरत्न राष्ट्रीय, स्वामीभूषण राज्यस्तरीय आणि स्वामीसेवक जिल्हास्तरीय ह्या तीन पुरस्कार सोहळ्यास पद्मविभूषण आशा भोसले, मराठी चित्रपटसृष्टीतील आघाडीचा अभिनेता स्वप्नील जोशी आणि ज्येष्ठ कवी-गीतकार ना. धों. महानोर यांसारख्या मान्यवरांस सन्मानित करण्याचे अहोभाग्य आम्हांस लाभले असून पद्मश्री पं.हृदयनाथ मंगेशकर व राज्यगुप्तचर वार्ताचे अप्पर महासंचालक अतुलचंद्र कुलकर्णी यांसारखे दिग्गज अध्यक्ष म्हणून लाभल्यामुळे आम्ही त्यांचे कृतज्ञ आहोत."

यावेळी अन्नछत्र मंडळास आयएसओ मानांकन व आयएसओ प्रमाणपत्र मान्यवरांच्या हस्ते जन्मेजयराजे भोसले व अमोलराजे भोसले यांना या सोहळ्याप्रसंगी प्रदान करण्यात आले. यावेळी संजय राऊळ, लाला राठोड, राजशेखर लिंबीतोटे, अशोक किणीकर, लक्ष्मण पाटील, संतोष भोसले, संदीप फुगे-पाटील, डॉ.हरिष अफझलपूर, अ‍ॅड.नितीन हबीब, पो.नि.कलप्पा पुजारी, पो.नि.विजय जाधव, दिलीप सिध्दे, डॉ.अंधारे, डॉ.दामा, प्रा.भिमराव साठे, शिरीष मावळे, प्रविण देशमुख, राजु नवले, संजय गोंडाळ, गणेश भोसले, शितल फुटाणे, मनोज निकम, सनी सोनटक्के, गोविंदराव शिंदे,  प्रसाद हुल्ले, दत्ता माने, प्रशांत शिंदे, शरद भोसले, राजेंद्र पवार, महांतेश स्वामी, मंडळाचे सेवेकरी, कर्मचारी आदी उपस्थित होते.

Sudesh Bhosale pays tribute to Kalyanji-Anandji’s Immortal Melodies at Geeton ka Karwan

On Friday, singer Sudesh Bhosale sang unforgettable compositions of music composer Kalyanji-Anandji at Geeton ka Karwaan, a musical evening dedicated to the magical duo. Held at the Shanmukhananda hall, Padmashree Anandji Bhai was in attendance to take the audience back to some spectacular moments of the duo’s thrilling musical journey, at the event.
Sudesh Bhosale belted out some of Kalyanji-Anandji’s popular numbers like Apni Toh Jaise Taise, Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, Yaari Hai Imaan Mera, Salaam-E-Ishq Meri Jaan, Rafta Rafta Dekho Aankh Meri Ladi Hai, Khaike Paan, Mere Angange Mein, Jeevan Se Bhari Teri Aakhein, Neend Na Mujhko Aaye et al. Reminisced an emotional Sudesh Bhosale, “Kalyanji-Anandji will always hold a special place in my heart! Career-wise, I owe them a lot. They would always encourage me to sing in different voices.”

Sudesh Bhosale added, “The best thing about them is that despite being towering personalities and being on the filmy circuit, they have always been very humble. Even today, when I visit Anandji’s place it’s without any formality, I just drop in and he makes me feel at home! Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan) used to perform a lot of live shows back in the 90’s and his shows were always conducted by Kalyanji-Anandji’s orchestra.” 

Continues Sudesh Bhosale, “Whenever Amitji used to perform, I used to accompany Kalyanji-Anandji for his shows. That’s how I became close to Amitji because we used to travel a lot together and even go for picnics. I’m elated that Anandji was here today to watch me pay a tribute to him and the late Kalyanji.”

ULLU की पेशकश हलाला का फ़र्स्ट लुक जारी

मशहूर स्ट्रीमिंग प्लेटफॉर्म Ullu अब अपनी एक और बेहतरीन पेशकश यानि वेब सीरीज़ हलाला के साथ हाज़िर है। हलाला मुस्लिम समाज में तीन तलाक के बाद तलाकशुदा महिलाओं के हालात पर बनाई गई एक‌ जज़्बाती सीरीज़ है। हलाला Ullu के सर्वेसर्वा और निर्माता-फ़िल्मकार-व्यवसायी  mjविभू अग्रवाल की प्रस्तुति है, जिसे फ़ाल्गुनी शाह के ड्रीम इमेज के सहयोग से बनाया गया है जबकि इसका निर्देशन‌ किया है दीपक पांडे ने।

टीवी शो शुभान अल्लाह की अपार सफलता और फिर उसी मोड पर, कोड ब्लू और राष्ट्रीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर मशहूर फ़िल्मों और वेब सीरीज़ के बाद Ullu द्वारा बनाई गई हलाला न सिर्फ़ अपने देश, बल्कि एशिया की मुस्लिम बहुल इलाकों में तीन तलाक के बाद मुस्लिम महिलाओं की होनेवाली बदत्तर हालातों पर केंद्रित एक झकझोर कर देनेवाली सीरीज़ है।

तीन तलाक के बाद किसी भी महिला को हराम घोषित कर दिया जाता है जिसके बाद वो फ़ौरन किसी और मर्द से शादी कर उसे अपना पति नहीं बना सकती है। इतना ही नहीं, इस्लामिक कानून के मुताबिक, अगर तलाकशुदा महिला को अपने पहले पति के पास दोबारा लौटना हो, तो पहले उसे किसी और मर्द के साथ हमबिस्तर होना पड़ेगा और उससे शादी‌ करनी पड़ेगी। इस क्रूर रिवाज़ को निभाए बग़ैर तलाकशुदा महिला अपने पहले पति के पास कतई नहीं लौट सकती है।

हलाला एक प्रेमी युगल द्वारा प्यार के लिए किए गए समझौते, एक‌ निडर‌ महिला के साहसी सफ़र और उसके आंतरिक द्वंद्व की कहानी है। इस सीरीज़ के लिए कास्टिंग करना भी‌ कम पेचीदा काम नहीं था। ऐसे में हलाला में मंजे हुए कलाकारों के साथ साथ नए कलाकारों को भी मौका दिया गया है। ये सभी कलाकार इस बार एक नए माध्यम के ज़रिए फिर से अपने अभिनय का जलवा दिखाने को बेताब हैं।

 Ullu द्वारा निर्मित हलाला में मशहूर सीरियल दिया और बाती हम की पॉपुलर अभिनेत्री दीपिका सिंह, जोधा अकबर में काम कर चुके रवि भाटिया, चिड़िया घर में नज़र आनेवाली शफ़ाक नाज़, मोह मोह के धागे फ़ेम एजाज़ खान अहम किरदारों में दिखाई देंगे। ग़ौरतलब है कि जानी-मानी व प्रतिभाशाली अभिनेत्री और डांसर नीलिमा अज़ीम इस सीरीज़ में शफ़ाक के तौर पर एक मां के रोल में नज़र आएंगी। नीलिमा सीरीज़ के लीड किरदार में होंगी जबकि एजाज़ और रवि उनके पति के रोल में दिखाई देंगे। इस बहुप्रतीक्षित सीरीज़ में दीपिका एक वकील के किरदार में नज़र आएंगी।

उल्लेखनीय है Ullu को सबस्क्राइब करने‌ की सालाना फ़ीस महज़ 36 रुपए है और इतने कम रुपयों में उसके ग्राहक विविध तरह के वेब सीरीज़ देख सकते हैं,‌ फिर चाहे बात ड्रामा, हॉरर,‌ सस्पेंस, थ्रिलर सीरीज़ की हो या फिर कॉमेडी शोज़ की हों, Ullu पर हर तरह का मनोरंजन उपलब्ध है। Ullu के पास ओरिजनल और सिंडिकेटेड कंटेट‌ की एक बड़ी लाइब्रेरी है, जिसके तहत वो कहीं भी रहकर 24 घंटे ओरिजनल फ़ीचर, शॉर्ट व डॉक्यूमेंट्री फ़िल्में, बहुभाषी कंटेट, गाने, ऑडियो लिस्टिंग आदि सभी का लुत्फ़ उठा सकते हैं। Ullu की एक बड़ी ख़ासियत ये है कि आप बिना इंटरनेट कनेक्शन के इसके वीडियो कंटेट को आसानी से डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं। Ullu एप्लिकेशन ऐप स्टोर में iOS और गूगल प्ले स्टोर‌ में एंड्रॉइड पर उपलब्ध है।

Mushkil - Fear Behind You Song Launch With Rajniesh Duggall, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Ravinder Jeet Dariya, Rajiv S Ruia, Mohammed Irfan & Others

The song launch of the film Mushkil – Fear Behind You, held at The View, Andheri West, saw Producer Ravinder Jeet Dariya, Director Rajiv S Ruia, actors Rajniesh Duggall, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Pooja Bisht, Nazia Hussain and Shafaq Naaz, Singer Mohammed Irfan, Music Directors Vardan Singh-Ravi Chopra & Lyricist Anjaan Sagri in attendance. The event witnessed the release of the film’s first song - Ik Siwa Tere crooned by Mohammed Irfan and set to music by Vardan Singh. The song launch was followed by a press conference with the cast and crew. 

Directed by Rajiv S Ruia and produced by Ravinder Jeet Dariya under the banner Big Bat Films, Mushkil – Fear Behind You is the story of four friends who end up at a forbidden castle! 

Says producer Ravinder Jeet Dariya, “Mushkil is a no-expense spared effort! We have shot the film across Greece, Europe and Benares. Director Rajiv S Ruia and the cast have done an amazing job.”

Speaking about the movie, Rajniesh Duggall adds, “The character is very intriguing; the canvas colourful! When the story was narrated to me, I was immediately hooked on.”

Avers Kunaal Roy Kapur, “Mushkil has given me the chance to perform in songs - an experience I have never had and may be never will. I loved every moment of it.” 

Director Rajiv S Ruia expresses, “Mushkil is a blend of the old school and the modern world through the eyes of the protagonists. Its USP is the strength of performance by the actors, the VFX, the haunting melodies, the mellifluous vocals and, of course, our producer who stands by us at all times.”

Do watch out for Mushkil - Fear Behind You which is all set for nationwide release on 9th August, 2019.

Ullu Launches #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood’s Trailer Vivan Bhathena, Amit Behl, Vibhu Agarwal, Ridheema Tiwari & Other Celebs Grace The Do

Ullu, a popular streaming platform, recently launched its latest offering, #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood, showcasing the tale of an unspoken, unrequited love, and its truth behind the shiny façade luring millions worldwide!

#MeToo Wolf of Bollywood is presented by Ullu, helmed by Producer-Filmmaker-Entrepreneur Vibhu Agarwal, in association with Falguni Shah’s Dreamzz Images Studio and is directed by Deepak Pandey.

A moment that would eventually storm the whole nation, #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood revolves around the protagonist Karan Mathur’s life where he feels the guilt of the sad demise of an unknown starlet named Suvarna Pashte AKA Sana, who kills herself trying to tell Karan about her sexual harassment. His marriage to Avantika Sharma and her family of city’s influential socialites, shatters as he takes it upon himself to avenge Sana’s suicide. However, the big question remains that why would a calculative, sharp investment banker risk his personal and professional life, for a girl who was merely a part of his friends’ group. From a shady producer’s office, where girls perform a striptease show with music for a film role, the series forwards to workshops where astounding physical abuse in art’s name tends to be usual in the realm of theatre. Followed by glamorous parties where there is no dearth of drugs and alcohol, Karan Mathur navigates through it all, determined to catch the wrong-doer risking being caught and jailed, or worse, ending up getting killed by Sana’s perpetrators.

Ullu’s #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood has a stellar cast of Vivan Bhathena of Dangal and Judwaa 2 fame, versatile actor Amit Behl of Lakshya and Shivaay fame, Ridheema Tiwari known for her stint in Do Dil Ek Jaan and Sasural Genda Phool, actor-dancer Ana Ilmi, actor-model Aanaya Bhaanndari, Miss Asia Bikini Gehana Vasisth, Sikander Kharbanda of Kasautii Zindagii Kay fame, veteran Marathi actor Savita Malpekar, Splitsvilla participant Isha Anand Sharma of Kundali Bhagya fame. Besides Vibhu Agarwal, the entire star-cast made their presence felt at the launch.

“After the tremendous response to Halala and Panchali, we are back with #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood. People of today’s era are smart. They have begun to grasp the aspects of content as they try to relate to it. Ullu’s scripts are made in accordance to modern thought processes and the way today’s people interact,” averred Vibhu Agarwal, the man behind the Ullu App.

“People, from small villages and towns, come to the city to try their luck in Bollywood. But, they never reach Bollywood. What #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood portrays is how people are taken advantage of in Bollywood. The show is aptly titled. Vibhuji and I were clear from the very start that we want to empower women. And personally, I stand for and by the #MeToo movement. For me, it is a very important movement and so is this project," added Vivan Bhathena who portrays the protagonist.

Ullu allows its customers to watch a wide variety of web-series, movies and exclusive Ullu shows. Be it drama, horror, suspense, thriller or comedy, Ullu has it all! Allowing the users to access great original and syndicated content, round the clock and wherever they may be located, Ullu’s exclusive content library comprises of original web-series and features, short films, multi-lingual content, songs et al. Letting its users to download their video content to experience on-the-go without an internet connection, the Ullu application is available on iOS on the App Store and Android on the Google Play Store.

Mushkil, Fear Behind You First Look Trailer Out!

Trailer Link:

 https://youtu.be/BBeS9XYr1fs  

Directed by Rajiv S Ruia and produced by Ravindra Jeet Dariya - Mushkil, Fear Behind You dropped its official trailer on 12th July, 2019 starring Rajniesh Duggal, Kunal Roy Kapoor, Nazia Hussain and Pooja Bisht in the lead roles. The first look of the film gives a glimpse of a romantic horror film against a scary backdrop.

It's believed that good has always ended evil and Mushkil, Fear Behind You is sure to prove the Triumph of Good in the universe. While the trailer gives out an essences of the storyline, the film is sure to frighten the audience with its HD EFFECTS and shrilling Sound Quality with pathbreaking VFX .The story revolves around 4 friends who end up at the forbidden castle.
A castle they should not have entered.
Producer Ravinder Jeet Dariya and Director Rajiv S Ruia with Big Fat Films have together curated  a film that speaks about doing the right things and have penned nuances of entertainment to ensure cutting edge drama.

Speaking about film, Ravinder Jeet Dariya producer of the film shares “There always have been an audience for good a horror movie, we have tried to make a film which fills the gap and brings in the true horror elements with the right set of VFX and storyline in Indian film industry”

Sharing his excitement, Kunal Roy Kapoor' shares " Get set to be amazed as we bring to you the film which will surely give you sleepless nights "

Sharing his excitement, Rajniesh Duggal shares " I have always loved to work on unique storylines and new concepts, we all have really given our best to ensure an amazing experience to our audience.

Anupriya Goenka’s Unprofessional Behaviour Irks Ullu, Producer Pays For Her Non Co-operation

Actor Anupriya Goenka’s unprofessional behaviour has made her producers Dreamzz Images and Ullu pay dearly in the case of the web series, Panchali, as she refused to allocate a predetermined time for promotional activities for the media, thereby failing the contract clause for Panchali, produced by Ullu.

Panchali, based on an age-old tradition in which multiple men in the house are married to one wife, is a prevalent practice of some areas in India. While one could blame the social and economic reasons for this backward tradition to survive in today’s age and time, Ullu’s Panchali is a very unique story of a very distinct woman. A woman who chose her path on her own decree. Going ahead to commence a peaceful, yet offbeat family household with four husbands and a child is never an easy task. It is often unheard of!

Actor Anupriya Goenka shot to fame with an e-commerce store advertisement where she portrayed a lesbian. It is touted to be the first ever lesbian commercial, following which she went on to star in Padmaavat. Informing Anupriya’s management on the non-release of her payment on the grounds of not promoting Panchali on her social media, an Ullu spokesperson averred, “An actor has to promote a film before the time of release and has to stay put on the promotion till the initial period of the project going online. She has not been supportive to promote this film even for one instance."

Due to this unprofessional behavior by Anupriya, the OTT platform had to delay Panchali's release a number of times causing constant rescheduling and postponement.”

Her management had time and again promised on Anupriya’s committment on promoting, but after the third time, Ullu realized its ill-effect on their revenue stream. They sent a letter to the production house and the production house in turn approached CINTAA. After offering to promote the show but not the OTT, which the makers consented to, Anupriya Goenka went back on her words.

Falguni Shah of Dreamzz Images averred, “I being, a producer, have done more than everything which was in my control. But Anupriya Goenka, is not fulfilling her duties as an artiste or as a professional. As this conversation was happening between us and her manager, I even mailed the detailed conversation to Anupriya personally but till date I did not get any revert from her.”

When contacted Amit Behl, Sr. Joint Secretary, CINTAA’s Jt. Dispute Committee, said, “Yes, the producers did come to us. We asked them to approach the association. They did and got in touch with us. We wanted to have a joint meeting of the actor, the producer and the OTT platform CEO, but it is rather unfortunate that Anupriya Goenka has still not given a time for the meeting.”

Producer-Filmmaker-Entrepreneur Vibhu Agarwal and the man behind the Ullu app added, “We waited long for this and then finally released the show. The channel won't be releasing the part payment for this project to the production house due to the actor’s unprofessional behaviour.”

Panchali, a fairytale set against the real world of greed, jealousy and violence, is all set for an international release with Ullu, Allowing the users to access great original and syndicated content, round the clock and wherever they may be located, Ullu’s exclusive content library comprises of original features, shorts and documentaries, multi-lingual content, songs, audio listings et al. Letting its users to download their video content to experience on-the-go without an internet connection, the Ullu application is available on iOS on the App Store and Android on the Google Play Store.

Daler Mehndi-Usmaan Khan catch up over dinner, get musical!

Daler Mehndi visited actor-composer  Usmaan Khan's home foe a sumptuous dinner. Daler Mehndi rendered his vocals to Usmaan Khan's musical foray as composer with  Gabru Gang, an interesting film by director Sameer Khan on  kite-flying, a sport that is not acknowledged as a sport. A heartwarming story of hi-flying lads from Punjab to whom kite-flying is their life, 

Says he, "I could think of no one except Daler paji. And he has done full justice to the song. I am very thankful to director Sameer Khan for his faith in me."

Daler Mehndi returns the compliment, stating it was the power of the composition of Usmaan Khan and the lyrics by Sameer Anjaan that helped him infuse life into it. "It is a beautiful composition by a beautiful person. Hats off to Usmaan Khan!"

Gabru Gang is produced by Ashok Goenka and Arti Puri under the banner Om Suraj Films and  Amritsar Talkies.

Proud Audiologist-Speech Therapist Devangi Dalal with student Sagar Patil who was felicitated at the Bharat Prerna Awards and Shoorveer Awards held recently at Bombay Stock Exchange!

Josh Foundation gives an overwhelming performance at Dhadkan an event for specially abled children

Dhadkan, a programme organized by the Rotary Club of Bombay West, focused on breaking the stereotypes that surround disability. Aptly subtitled ‘Specially Abled Miracle’, over 400 specially abled kids across various institutions attended the programme. More than a 100 children also performed in the talent hunt and the fashion show held at Mukesh Patel Auditorium. JOSH Foundation, helmed by Dr. Jayant Gandhi and Audiologist-Speech Therapist Devangi Dalal, ensured that their foundation’s kids also participated in the performance with an emotional tribute to the Pulwama attack victims. Devangi Dalal averred, “We want people to realize that these children are not helpless. Their physical condition is not a barrier to fulfilling their dreams!”

After all, the joy and smiles on the faces of these specially abled children make us question the definition of society’s misconception of ‘disabled’ label.

Music Icon Asha Bhosle To Be Felicitated With First Swami Ratna Award, Swwapnil Joshi, N. D. Manohar with Swami Bhushan Awards

The 32nd foundation day of the Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust (Akkalkot) is to be celebrated along with the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima on July 16. In the memory of the late Akkalkot King Shrimant Vijaysinhraje Bhosale, the Trust will organize the first Annual Swami Ratna, Swami Bhushan and Swami Sevak Awards. At the said ceremony, beloved music icon Padma Vibhushan Asha Bhosle will be awarded the first Swami Ratna National Award 2019 and honoured with a cash prize of Rs.5 lakh. Marathi superstar Swwapnil Joshi and well-known poet/lyricist Shri N. D. Manohar will also be felicitated with the Swami Bhushan State Awards 2019, receiving cash prizes of Rs 1.25 lakh each. The announcement of the First Swami Ratna Award to Asha Bhosle by the Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust, Akkalkot, was made at Prabhu Kunj, in presence of Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Shri Janmejayraje Vijaysinhraje Bhosale, Shri Amolraje Janmejayraje Bhosale, Adinath Mangeshkar, Sudhir Gadgil, Krishna Mangeshkar and the media fraternity. 

Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust was established on July 29, 1988, on the occasion of Guru Purnima. And hence the occasion has always held a special meaning for the Trust. As a result, the Trust has always celebrated its foundation day on the occasion of Guru Purnima, with grand joint celebrations that is famous in Maharashtra. Thousands of devotees from adjoining villages are expected to participate in the festivities.

The Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust will celebrate the 32nd foundation day with a myriad of religious and cultural programmes planned from July 6-15, 2019. This is the 20th year of the programme.

All the devotees participating in the festivities will be provided with Maha Prasad twice a day, at no cost. Every day nearly 15-20 thousand devotees will eat the Maha Prasad. For the comfort of the out-station devotees, various kinds of inns, hotels, etc. offering non-A.C., A.C., suite, deluxe and V.I.P. suite stay options have been built, which have also contributed to the development of Akkalkot city. Setting up pipelines spreading out eight km. from its own well, the Trust has been providing the city with 10 lakh litres of water every day for eight months, to combat the scarcity of water. All this work has been carried out for the benefit of the poor and down-trodden. The Trust is always ready to lend a helping hand to those affected by earthquakes, famines, floods, etc., through their various programmes. For bringing the Swami Maharaj closer to his devotees, the Trust ensures his palki (carriage) is on the move in the state for eight months of the year. 

Every year on the occasion of Guru Purnima and the Trust’s foundation day ceremony, ten days of festivities are held with religious and cultural activities. In 2019, for the first time, on July 15  (on Guru Purnima) at 6 pm the first Swami awards will be held.

The celebrations will be held in the auspicious presence of Padmashri Pandit Hridyanath Mangeshkar and Yatinji Shaha, and under the guidance of Shri Janmejayraje Vijaysinhraje Bhosale.

In the last 31 years, the Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust has carried out the Swami’s wishes of providing nourishment to one and all. Born in a premier royal family, Shri Janmejayraje Vijaysinhraje Bhosale has established this Trust in the name of his Guru, Guru Swami Samarth Maharaj. Under his mentorship, the Trust has grown from strength to strength and carries out various activities for the progress and development of the place and its people. As of now, a 5-storey building is being constructed at the cost of Rs. 50 crore to house the dining halls, among other planned development. The Trust believes it’s the Swami Samarth Maharaj’s blessings that it has been able to carry out its activities untiringly.

This press council included Pandit Hridyanath Mangeshkar, Award Council President Shri Janmejayraje Vijaysinhraje Bhosale, Council in-charge Shri Amolraje Janmejayraje Bhosale, Shri Abhay Khobre, Shri Lala Rathod, Shri Sudhir ji Gadgil, Shrimati Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Co-ordinator and Prashant Khobre among others.

More Accolades for Saare Sapne Apne Hain

Having won a standing ovation at Entr’2 Marches, Cannes, Saare Sapne Apne Hain has traveled the world over to over 60 distinguished film festivals worldwide, winning appreciation and accolades and winning over hearts wherever it went. And recently, Vedant won the Best Child Actor Award, Filmmaker Anusha Srinivasan Iyer won the Best Woman Director Award, while Saare Sapne Apne Hain won the Best Short Film Award at the Cotton City International Awards held at PL Deshpande Auditorium, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi.

Saare Sapne Apne Hain is about the journey of a mute boy Raju who works in a tea-stall as a helper boy and uses his tip to feed a poor, little child over his own dreams. After all, he has already lived the world is in his dreams!