Shahid gives blankets to his watchmen

Shahid Kapoor is currently in Kashmir, braving the sub-zero temperatures and shooting for the next schedule of Haider. And back home, a bunch of building watchmen have a word of thanks for the actor.

 A couple of weeks ago, when Mumbai felt the chill with the temperatures dropping, Shahid had noticed that the night watchmen in his compound were braving the cold winds without even a proper blanket. 

And seeing this, Shahid Kapoor was disturbed to see the watchmen’s plight. His society doesn’t allow the night watchmen to make bonfires in the compound because of the smoke and also because it is considered a safety hazard. 

    So after Shahid witnessed their predicament, he stepped out to buy blankets for them. And the guys who guard his society are grateful to the actor for this kind gesture.

Shraddha Kapoor's mother fond of her advertisement

While Shraddha Kapoor has been getting a lot of positive feedback for her secret temptation deo advertisement from friends and family, there is a special person who loves the advertisement the most.

Yes, it is the pretty, young actor’s mother, who loves the advertisement the most. Shraddha’s mother personally loves the song that has been used in the background of the advertisement.

The song has always been Shraddha’s mom’s favourite and now that her daughter features in the advertisement makes her like it even more.

Mommy Kapoor gets a smile on her face each time she watches the advertisement on television.

Also Shraddha Kapoor was the perfect choice for the advertisement as it required someone young, likeable and relatable. The actress looks absolutely stunning in the advertisement.

Her simple, girl next door image has worked very well for her. Be it the massive success of Aashiqui 2 or her recent advertisements. She has managed to bring a lot of energy and freshness to the projects she has taken up.

Final Day of the first edition of Navi Mumbai International Film Festival

Final Day of the first edition of Navi Mumbai International Film Festival

Mumbai, February 2, 2014: With a promise to be back next year, bigger and better, the final day of the first edition of Navi Mumbai International Film Festival (NMIFF) unfolded.

After two days of celebrating cinema, the third final saw movies like Touring talkies, directed by Gajendra Ahire, Surkhab, directed by Sanjay Talreja, Echo, directed by Suraj Nair, and Why Mom, directed by Jay B Ghadiali among others.

Post the movie screenings, the celebration started by an award ceremony to felicitate the talent of established as well as young & independent filmmakers from across the globe. The jury rewarded Lost House by Nikolay Kotyash from Russia as the best film under the student shorts category and Prism by Sandip Pandurang Mane from India won the second prize under the student shorts category. Prios Feher Zold (red , white and green) by Tarek Raffoul from Lebanon won the first prize for the best documentary under the students category and [tha-ki-ta-tha] - Talking Drums by Philipp Holl from Germany won the second prize for the best documentary under the students category.

Ms. Swati Kole performed a beautiful Kathak dance at the finale. Captain Sudhir Singh Chaudhari’s first Ghazal album “Aashnaayee” was launched by Salim Arif and Ashok Purang. The cast and crew of the movie “W” released the official trailer of the movie and shared their experience working on this film which speaks about men of yesterday v/s women of today. This was followed by Armaan Kohli singing a song from the movie. Arman Kohli also happens to be the youngest voice for Salman Khan for the movie Jai Ho.

Moving ahead, the short film The Only Man by Jos Man from Spain was rewarded as the best film under the professional shorts and the second prize was won by Suitcase directed by Krishnendu Karar from India. Under the social awareness category, P.M. Postmortem by Balasaheb Gore & Arun Newaskar from India won the first prize and Why Mom by Jay B Ghadiali from India won the second prize under social awareness category. The best documentary award under the professional shorts was given to Maliwood Talks by Sudhir Kasabe from India and We Win or We Die by Matthew Millan from USA won the second prize for the best documentary under the professional shorts category. Vartul by Santosh Ram from India got a special mention.  

The award for the best feature film was given to Touring Talkies by Gajendra Ahire from India and Melina by Demetrio Casile from Italy won the second prize for the best feature film. Satnaagat by Raju Parsekar from India got a special mention under the best feature film category. Satnaagat by Raju Parsekar from India got a special mention under the best feature film category.

The cast and crew of the upcoming movie Filmistaan was present at the closing. 

Filmistaan which is scheduled to release on 21^st March, 2014 is directed by Nitin Kakkar, and stars Sharib Hashmi and Gopal Tiway. Acclaimed director Ravi Jadhav was felicitated by Navi Mumbai International Film Festival for his contribution to Indian cinema. The award winning director of Natarang, Balgandharva, Balak Palak and the recent box office hit Timepass.

Director Nagesh Kukunoor was present at NMIFF and said, “Everything starts small and eventually grows and am sure NMIFF will only grow with every passing year.

Mr. Sachin Khanna, Founder and Chairman, NMIFF said, “These three days of NMIFF has been a dream come true. We promise to come back next year with more films on a much bigger platform. I would like to thank each and every one of you for making the first edition of NMIFF a great success.”

NMIFF received an overwhelming support by Mr. Pramod Hindurao, Honourable Mayor of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Mr Sagar Naik, Ex-MLC of Navi Mumbai and senior NCP leader Mrs Manda Mhatre and Pro-Chancellor, Dr. DY Patil University, and President, Dr. DY P Sports Academy, Mr Vijay Patil.

With over 40 films from 11 countries around the world screened that inspired, the first edition of Navi Mumbai International Film Festival was truly a grand success.

Witnessing day 3 unfold, was a star studded audience which included Nagesh Kukunoor, among Mr. Marc Baschet, Mr. Imtiaz Hussain, Ms. Rohini Hattanagadi. The core team of NMIFF includes Mr Ashok Purang, Festival Director, Mr Besharad Mr Ashok Purang, Festival Director, and Mr Sachin Khanna, Festival Founder and Chairman of NMIFF, Capt. Samir Walavalkar, Director – Business & Finance, Bisharad Basnet, Director – IT & Digital Networking, Mr. Salim Arif, Director of Cultural affairs, NMIFF, Capt Vaibhav Igatpurikar, and Capt Mohan Shinde.

AUDI A6 WITH LOADS OF LOVE

AUDI A6 WITH LOADS OF LOVE

Live Life King Size is what Sachiin Joshi believes in and follows his heart in his professional and personal life. Sachiin Joshi a dreamer and an achiever is someone who strongly believes in continuous reinvention.

An actor, a businessman, a crazy sports enthusiast and also a doting son, Sachiin always takes utmost care of his mother, who’s based in Pune. “My mother is everything to me, whatever I am today is because of her. She has been the backbone of my family and stood by us through thick and thin. I never thought 2014 will bring in so many surprises for me. Thankfully, it has been a great start for me with the CCL and arrival of my beautiful angel. Presenting my mom with an Audi A6 is a small gesture to showcase my love towards her” informs Sachiin happily.

 Hopefully, Sachiin's angel Samaiara will be lucky for daddy dearest. Beta ho toh Sachiin jaisa…

Celebrities at Mirchi Music Awrads 2014

Harman Baweja will be seen doing hardcore action in his upcoming film Dishkiyaoon.

     Harman Baweja will be seen doing hardcore action in his upcoming film Dishkiyaoon. He has worked hard on the stunts with action director PK, who is a well known action director from south. Harman has done all his stunt scenes by himself and minus harness.

     Harman says, "I love doing my own stunts. It gives me an adrenaline rush. Barring obviously jumping from a 5 story building I did everything myself. So yeah when it's like a jump over a moving car or like scaling a twelve feet wall I give it my best shot. I fall , i injure , i put some ice and then i go for it again."

 

MSM Motion Pictures along with Pooja Entertainmentand Films Ltd unveil the first look of ‘Youngistaan’

 

 MSM Motion Pictures along with Pooja Entertainmentand Films Ltd unveil the first look of ‘Youngistaan’

Mumbai; 31st January 2014:MSM Motion Pictures along with Pooja Entertainment & Films Ltd, unveiled the first look of their upcoming movie ‘Youngistaan’, starring JackkyBhagnani, Neha Sharma, late Farooq Shaikh, BomanIrani etc.

‘Youngistaan’ is a story that stands for the youth of the country.  A beautiful depiction of emotions and adoration between a modern couple set against the Indian political scenario.  A young man, AbhimanyuKaul played by JackkyBhagnaniafter sudden turn of events is expected to fill his father’s shoes as the ‘Prime Minister’ of India.This successful young gamer settled in Japan is summoned to come to India to be with his father. This sweet relationship of AbhimanyuKauland Anwita then stands the test of time when Abhimanyu is torn apart between his calling for the nation and his love interest.

The trailer launch was led  by a special Shradhanjali by the  lead protagonist JackkyBhagnani along with the entire cast who convened  to pay special accolades to  legendary actor late Farooq Shaikh. As a special gesture to mark their last respects to the legend, the entire team of Youngistaan showcased a special montage dedicated to him.

NP Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Multi Screen MediaPvt Limited said, “Weat MSM Motion Pictures along with Pooja Entertainment and Films Ltd present Youngistaan which will spell the change in the way this country responds to movies and the message in the film. More than fifty percent of the population of this country are youth and if we do not address their concerns and interests then we are failing the next generation.  Entertainment too plays a vital role in changing the face of a nation.  Youngistaan will certainly leave a strong mark on the minds of the people who are responsible and want to pave a bright future for their country. Apart from meaningful content, Youngistaan is also backed by great talent like Jackky and Neha, ace music composer JeetGanguly&SnehaKhanwalkar, and director Syed Afzal Ahmad. Youngistaan is the voice of today’s youth”.

Co-producer Mr. VashuBhagnaniPooja Entertainment & Films Ltd added“Youngistaan is an exceptional story that represents the progressive youth of this nation.  The story revolves around the lead protagonist Abhimanyu and traces the ups and downs in his life. From an ordinary boy who is living an ordinary life in Japan, to becoming the nominated Prime Minister of the biggest democracy of the world, Youngistaan will touch upon the different facets of Abhimanyu’s life that eventually will turn the course of events in his favour and help him emerge as a hero. And along with the first look launch of the movie, we are also paying a special tribute to the legendary actor late Farooq Ji.  It was honour to work with him and it’s very unfortunate that he is not amongst us today. Farooq ji who will always be remembered as someone who was humble, polite and his warmth will be immensely missed.”

JackkyBhagnaniYoungistaan star states “Youngistaan is a complete entertainer that caters to the fervent and enthusiastic youth of our nation. It centres around the lives of today’s youth, who want to be heard and want to make a difference. The movie also traces a beautiful love –relationship between two individuals, whose love has to face the test of time in adverse conditions.  Youngistaan is a very special movie will always remain close to my heart because I got the opportunity to work with the legendary Farooq Shaikh Ji. I would always remember him as someone who always guided and supported me in whatever I did. He was my constant inspiration and I will miss him dearly. Youngistaan is a movie for today’s generation.”

Youngistaan with its stellar cast and promising narrative and content will appeal to the Youth of the nation. Slated to release on March 28^thYoungistaan is soon going to take entire nation by storm!!! 

About MSM

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) backs Multi Screen Media Private Limited, which is India’s leading television network. It comprises of Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; SAB, a family comedy entertainment channel; PIX, the English movie channel; MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel, SIX, India’s Premier Sports Entertainment Channel and Sony LIV - the Digital Entertainment Channel. Multi-Screen Media’s channels are available across the Globe and influence over 400 million viewers in the Indian sub-continent, and the South Asian Diaspora worldwide. The One Alliance - a joint venture between Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd. and Discovery Communications India is the distribution arm and The One Alliance bouquet includes SET, SAB, MAX, PIX, MIX,SIX, AXN, ANIMAX, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, ANIMAL PLANET, TLC, DISCOVERY SCIENCE, DISCOVERY TURBO, DISCOVERY CHANNEL TAMIL, DISCOVERY KIDS, AATH, AAJ TAK, HEADLINES TODAY, TEZ, NEO SPORTS, NEO PRIME, TIMES NOW, MOVIES NOW, ET NOW, ZOOM, SET HD, SIX HD AND DISCOVERY HD WORLD.

MSM Motion Pictures is a division of Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd. It is committed to offering high quality and differentiated content through its movies. 

Masterclass by Global Film distributor and Oscar winning Producer, Marc Baschet at Navi Mumbai International Film Festival

Masterclass by Global Film distributor and Oscar winning Producer, Marc Baschet at Navi Mumbai International Film Festival

Mumbai: January 2014: Oscar winning producer for No Man’s Land and co-producer of  Lunch Box, Mr Marc Baschet, will conduct a Master Class at Navi Mumbai International Film Festival (NMIFF) on 1^st Feb 2014 at 3.00 pm at the DY Patil Hospitality College, Nerul.

Mr Marc Baschet will address the aspiring film makers on the topic , “ How to market and distribute independent films globally.” The master class will describe the various ways and methods used in the past to take the independent films to a global platform and the changing scenario today. Various films in India which have been distributed globally successfully are Lunch box and Ship of Theseus.

Through this master class, NMIFF aims to cultivate the innovative ideas of film making and to provide talented filmmakers a wider attention and space by showcasing their art to the global audience. Navi Mumbai Film Festival is determined to provide the film-goers, a repository of fine movies of different taste & calibers from across the globe, to enjoy under the sky of this beautiful city.

The registration for passes can be made online on the film festival’s website at http://www.nmiff.in

The Master-class will be held on:

Date: 1^st February 2014, Saturday

Time: 3.00 pm

Venue: DY Patil Hospitality College, Nerul

Farhan Akhtar promotes Shaadi Ke Side Effects on Radio Mirchi

Shahid Kapoor's song have tracked very well with audiences and he has been spotted on stage at most award functions.

Shahid Kapoor's song have tracked very well with audiences and he has been spotted on stage at most award functions.

However at the Filmfare awards Shahid was seen rushing to the stage on a spontaneous thought.

When Supriya Pathak bagged the Best Actor Award in Supporting Role (Female) for Ram-Leela, shahid was seen sprinting towards the stage

He warmly congratulated her and rushed back.

It was a sweet unexpected gesture from the young lad to which Supriya and the audiences ooh-ed.

It is the first award Supriya has bagged and it was a very special moment for her.

Even Pankaj Kapoor who was present at the event was surprised and elated with Shahid's reaction.

Pankaj and Shahid share an extremely close bond. Shahid often seeks his advice and discusses his roles with him.

Impressive start to the 1st edition of Navi Mumbai International Film Festival (NMIFF)

Impressive start to the 1^st edition of

Navi Mumbai International Film Festival (NMIFF)

·         Mr. Sachin Pilgaonkar felicitated

·         Opening film Titanic Love was screened

Mumbai, January 31, 2014: First day of film extravaganza started on a very high note. The excitement was palpable as the emcee welcomed Mr. Sachin Khanna, Festival Founder and Chairman of the 1^st edition of the Navi Mumbai International Film Festival. Applause continued when Mr. Ashok Purang, Festival Director, Capt. Samir Walavalkar, Director – Business & Finance, Salim Arif, Director of Cultural affairs, NMIFF  were invited on the stage to address the gathering.

Ceremony kick started with felicitating reputed face of Indian Cinema, Mr. Sachin Pilgaonkar by Mr. Pramod Hindurao, (Chairman, CIDCO). On this touching occasion Mr. Pilgaonkar said, “I am extremely thrilled to receive this honour from Navi Mumbai International Film Festival and I would like to thank everyone associated with this fantastic festival. It is a great initiative and I wish you all the very best. “

The auspicious lamp was lit by Mr. Sachin Pilgaonkar and Mr. Pramod Hindurao along with Shri Sagar Naik, (Mayor, Navi Mumbai), Mrs. Manda Mhatre, (Ex-MLC, Navi Mumbai), Actor Rakesh Bedi along with jury members Mr. Marc Baschet, Mr. Imtiaz Hussain and Ms. Rohini Hattanagadi.

Shri Sagar Naik, (Mayor, Navi Mumbai) said,  I am very happy that a festival of this stature is taking place in Navi Mumbai.  I am happy to know that NMIFF has received films from across the globe and am looking forward to a fantastic three days of the festival.”

Mr. Sachin Khanna, founder, NMIFF said, “After attending several film festival across the country, I always wanted to do something for Navi Mumbai and that is how NMIFF was born. We have received tremendous response from Manda tai, Pramodji, Sagarji and from the people of Navi Mumbai.

The day moved ahead with the opening film Titanic Love, Director by Mark Pressdee starring Susannah Felicity Wells, Alex Edwardson, Loxley Logan, Ryan McKen and more. Titanic Love showcases how Lucy has found a Titanic Love cruise and wants to relive the Hollywood dream. Jack does not, they can’t afford it and Lucy is furious. Their relationship hits rough waters and Jack calls on best friend Delroy for advice and a cheap alternative. The film has a talented and emerging cast from the region. The film had been produced by some of the regions finest filmmakers.

The first day saw a great line up of 15 movies like Mahesh Manjrekar film Satnaagat, Directed by Raju Parsekar in Feature film category to L'appuntamento film by Gianpiero Alicchio from Italy in Professional Short Film and Jash ne Daawat by Karan Asnani in Student Short Film Category.

The crowd was immense and is looking forward for second and third day of Navi Mumbai International Film Festival.

Deepika Padukone is inundated with a lot of requests in the last few days.

Deepika Padukone is inundated with a lot of requests in the last few days.

As soon as the news broke that Deepika Padukone had taken a fan to a recent award ceremony, thousands of fans have written and reached out to Deepika Padukone.

She has received umpteenth number of fan mails. In fact her fan mail has almost doubled since the award nights.

She has received mails talking about how they wish it were them or that they want to meet her as well.

All of them have written to her appreciating the gesture she had shown towards her fans.

It is the first time ever an actor has shared this special moment, of winning an award with their fan. Deepika was keen to attribute her success to her fans that have all through her journey stood by her.

Her gesture has been received very well with her fans and has had a sort of rippling effect.

Deepika Padukone acknowledged the role of her fans and thanked them for their place in her life on the podium while receiving the award for the world to see.

Her fans are ecstatic that she has acknowledged them on the world forum. 

Gunday is one of the first films to be shot in a real coal mine.

Gunday was one of last narrations of Yash Chopra. He green lit the project and also gave a lot of his inputs for the film.

Yash Chopra was very keen for Ali to shoot the film at an actual coal mine. He felt that while shooting for Kaala Patthar(starring Amitabh Bachchan), Yashi ji himself did not take the plunge.

He insisted on the fact that Ali should definitely shoot at a coal mine and also shared details of his experience and details about coal mines.

Yash Chopra enthusiastically even shared options of where all can the shoot be held.

When the film went into production YRF was very enthusiastic to weave this through.

The coal mine shots are done in an open cast mine in Raniganj which is 3 hours away from Kolkata.

Never before has there been a film shot in this area. Not even, a Bengali or small scale film.

The permission bit was not a problem.. In fact all the nitty gritties worked out smoothly for them. The authorities were very accommodating.

Even when the team went for a recce the authorities gave them access during lunch breaks for them to scan and plan things.

Ali also interacted with miners to closely understand their lifestyle, their work conditions etc. He also photographed them to ensure he gets the nuances of the look right.

When they went back to shoot, there was an entire area which was allotted to them.

Their shooting schedule was two week long and they had no interference from the miners what so ever.

The only little hiccup was that while they shot every day, a huge sea of people gathered there out of curiosity.

They used to sit there all day long keenly observing the shoot.

Everyone is very pleased with the way the film has turned out. 

Ali has been glad Yash ji advised him to go to an actual mine. His experience of shooting there and the way the film has visually taken shape would not have been the same.

Ya Rab Story

After watching the film - ''YA RAB'' of TRUE FILMS, The tribunal of India stated: ''We have viewed the aforesaid film, This is a thought provoking movie which condemns fundamentalism in strongest terms & exposes self styled religious leaders who owe allegiance to foreign powers.

The tribunal is of the view that such films be shown to younger age group to sensitise them about the terrorist activities by certain outfits which incite the people to resort to violence in the name of religion. No religion preaches intolerance or violence, but terrorists have no religion''.

After speaking with Lucknow based Qazi: Abdul Irfan Miyan Firangi Mahali Maulana quoted: ''People use their personal benefits to provoke or to instigate young muslims in the name of Jihad, to spread terrorism. On the contrary Islam is a peace loving religion and killing people is not Jihad''.

Mahesh Bhatt quoted, "YA RAB has been approved by the tribunal in glowing terms, but yet it is sad that we film makers have run from pillar to post after following the due process of law to release this film.”