Shraddha Kapoor is undergoing singing training for Rock On 2

Shraddha Kapoor is all excited to step into the character of her next film, Rock On 2!

The actress has already started prepping for the same in between her dubbing sessions for her upcoming release, ABCD 2.

Shraddha, who comes from a musical family and who has lent her voice to popular songs like the Unplugged version of Galliyan last year and wining the Global Indian Music Awards for the same, will also be lending her voice for the music of this film.

For the same, the actress is undergoing voice modulation classes.

She is training with Priyanka Chopra's trainer, Samantha Edwards. She does a one hour class every alternate day.

Shares Shraddha, "Ritesh Sidhwani (Producer, Excel) and Shujaat Saudagar (director of Rock On 2) put me on to Samantha. She has also trained Priyanka Chopra. I have done 8-9 classes with her so far and they include breathing exercises, vocal exercises etc. I really look forward to these classes with her."

21000 auditions and counting for Aamir Khan’s Dangal

Aamir Khan will be seen playing a father in his next film Dangal. While he has been prepping for the role, the casting team is having a tough time auditioning girls who can essay the role of his daughters.

The team has been scouting and has auditioned more than 21,000 girls till now. However, they have not been able to sign anyone.

It is a tough role. The girls need to be slightly athletic and willing to undergo strenuous training.

The director of the film, Nitesh Tiwari is certain he does not want to cast someone from the industry. The casting has been going on since a couple of months.

They are looking for fresh faces who have little or no former training in acting. So even when the team selects someone for auditioning, they have to give them time to prepare for the screen test, making the process even more challenging.

After breaking all box office records with P.K, Aamir does not have a release this year.

However he seems to be gearing up for Dangal which will release in 2016.

It is a very different role he will be seen playing and the casting team needs to ensure they get the casting right.

Spokesperson confirms and shares, "We have been auditioning but have not been able to zero in on the casting yet."

Divya Khosla Kumar takes the cake on the red carpet

A diva in all senses, Divya Khosla Kumar takes the cake on the red carpet looking resplendent with her choice in clothes! 

Divya Khosla Kumar has time and again proven to be the true fashionista that she is. Hailing from a background of modelling and acting, Divya looks stunning in these eye catching ensembles at the recently held Colors Party and high tea to unveil the new collection at Rare Heritage (a bridal couture store in Malad). 

A breathtaking outfit accentuating her drool worthy figure, Divya wore a Nikhil Thampi gown accessorizing it with an outlandish neckpiece from Amrapali's latest collection. 

They say pastel colours blended with pop colours is the way to go for a brunch or a high tea party. Divya hits the nail on the head with a skirt from Hema Kaul teamed with a cardigan by Marks & Spencer, accessorizing with a necklace from Outhouse and pumps by United Nude. Her outfit was a treat for the eyes and she looked super cute in that skirt!

Please find below, details of Divya's outfit at the two events. I have duly attached and label the pictures in this email as well :

COLORS PARTY OUTFIT DETAILS :

Gown - Nikhil Thampi
Neckpiece - Amrapali

RARE HERITAGE HIGH TEA PARTY OUTFIT DETAILS : 

Skirt- Hema Kaul

Cardigan - Marks & Spencer

Necklace - Outhouse at Minerali

Pumps - United Nude

Evelyn Sharma and Mahaakshay Chakraborty travel by train to promote their upcoming film; terms it nostalgic Train of thoughts

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Evelyn Sharma has been in the news for a quite some time as she has big releases like Kuch Kuch Locha Hai and Ishqedarriyaa. The actress has been busy with the promotions of the films these days. She recently went to Surat along with her co-star Mahaakshay by Indian Railways to promote her upcoming film to save time.A source close to the actress said, “Since the car trip takes too long and they had too many cities to visit, they decided to take the train to visit their fans in Surat.” Speaking about her experience visiting Surat Evelyn says, “We are glad that we could make it to the city and meet so many of our fans there. Taking the train was such a lovely experience and we made so many new friends on our journey to Surat.” Commenting further Mahaakshay adds, “I took the train after 15 years and it was a nostalgic experience. I guess Ishqedarriyaan brings us back to our simplest of roots.”Evelyn in the past was seen in successful films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Yaariyan and Main Tera Hero. And now she is gearing up for her first solo film Ishqedarriyaa which is releasing this year.

फ़ास्ट ट्रैक सॉन्ग पर डान्स की प्रैक्टिस कर रहे है ऋषि कपूर।

​बहुत अरसे बाद ऐसा होगा की ऋषि कपूर अपने कदम थिरका रहे हो। ​ऋषि कपूर सिर्फ डांस प्रैक्टिस ही नहीं कर रहे वे एक एक स्टेप की प्रैक्टिस कर रहे है , उमेश शुक्ला निर्देशित फिल्म आल इज वेल में वह अभिषेक बच्चन संग कदम ताल मिलाते दिखेंगे। काफी सालो बाद ऋषि कपूर किसी फ़ास्ट ट्रैक पर डांस करते हुए नजर आएंगे और इस सॉन्ग के लिए काफी रिहर्सल भी कर रहे है। 

​सूत्रों की माने तो " निर्माता भूषण कुमार से खास तौर पर हार्डकोर डांसिंग फ़ास्ट नंबर फिल्म में रखा है। वे चाहते थे की ऋषि कपूर को सॉन्ग सुनाये और उनका रिएक्शन देखे। भूषण ने ऋषि जी से कहा था की यह फ़ास्ट नंबर है इसके लिए आप को जम्प के साथ डांस करना होगा। ऋषि कपूर ने जब गाना सुना तब उन्हें यह बेहद पसंद आया उन्होंने इच्छा जताई की वह भी इस स्पेशल सॉन्ग का हिस्सा बनेंगे और तब से ऋषि कपूर जमकर प्रैक्टिस कर रहे है। ​

​यह सॉन्ग फिल्म की कास्ट असिन ,अभिषेक बच्चन और सुप्रिया पाठक पर फिल्माया जायेगा और इसे अहमद खान ​कोरियोग्राफ करेंगे। 

टेलीविजन पर पसंदीदा होस्ट है मनीष पॉल।

​टेलीविजन पर मनीष पॉल सबसे चहते वक्तिमत्व है। ​टेलीविजन के सबसे पॉपुलर होस्ट मनीष पॉल को रियलिटी डांस शो झलक दिखला जा होस्ट करने के लिए तक़रीबन १. ५  करोड़ ऑफर हुआ है। सूत्रों की माने तो यह लगता है इस होस्ट को शो के निर्माता झलक दिख ला जा के होस्ट बनाये रखना चाहते है। यह सब मनीष पॉल की अच्छी होस्टिंग और पॉपुलैरिटी का ही कमाल है की उन्हें लोग इतना पसंद करते है की शो से मनीष को १. ५ करोड़ रुपए का ऑफर मिला है। 

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Manish Paul - highest paid personality on television !

One of television's most loved personalities, Manish Paul , who currently stands the most popular host on television is synonymous with the Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa franchise and sources reveal that the actor has been offered a whopping amount to host the next season of the dance reality show. If sources are to be believed, the makers are willing to shelve a around 1.5 crore to retain Manish for the next season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. "Manish shot to fame on television and fast emerged one of the most popular personalities on the small screen - He is an integral part of Jhalak and has been offered a whopping 1.5 crore to host the next season of the show. This technically makes the young star the highest paid on television" adds the source.

Hrithik and Shradhha won the Brand Visionary of the Year

Hrithik winning moment

·         Hrithik won the Brand Visionary of the Year – Male at the third IAA Leadership Awards Ceremony hosted by COLORS

·         Hrithik Roshan, sons Hridhaan and Hrehaan in matching purple suits went up on stage to receive the award from the Union Minister of State for Finance, Sri Jayant Sinha and Srinivasan K Swamy, President of IAA’s India Chapter

·         Hrithik Roshan graciously asked his sons to accept the award and the citation and announced that he dedicates the award to them because they have been his inspiration

·         He also spoke about his brand HRX

·         He also announced that he intends to fund four para-athletes who are keen to participate in the Paralympics in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil next year. He plans to raise over 20 lakhs to provide para-athletes in India facilities and funding like their counterparts across the world.

Shraddha Kapoor winning moment

·         Shraddha Kapoor won the Brand Visionary of the Year – Female at the third IAA Leadership Awards Ceremony hosted by COLORS

·         She was appropriately dressed in a white and purple formal suit to receive the award from theUnion Minister of State for Finance, Sri Jayant Sinha and Srinivasan K Swamy, President of IAA’s India Chapter

·         She thanked her family and friends to encouraging her to be part of the industry and for believing in her even before she proved herself in Aashiqui 2

·         She thanked Anirban Blah who heads a celebrity and sports management agency for spotting her talent

·         She was supposed to receive the award before Hrithik and apologised for not being on time and said she would be more punctual for award ceremonies where she is receiving awards.

​कंगना रनोट तनु वेड्स मनु रिटर्न्स फिल्म के प्रमोशन के दौरान जाएँगी अपने स्कूल। ​

​कंगना रनोट उनकी आगमी फिल्म तनु वेड्स मनु रिटर्न्स  ​ प्रमोशन २१ अप्रेल को पंजाब से शुरवात करेंगी इस दौरान वे चंडीगढ भी जाएंगे। आप को बता दे की कंगना ने ११ और १२ क्लास की पढ़ाई चंडीगढ के डीएवी मॉडल सीनियर सेकंडरी स्कूल से की थी। कंगना जब चंडीगढ़ में होंगी तब वे खास तौर पर उनके स्कूल भी जाएंगी जहां वे उनकी दो दोस्तों से मिलेंगी जो खास कंगना से मिलने के लिए बंगलौर और शिलांग से आएंगे, कंगना और उनकी यह दोनों दोस्त २००३ के बैचमेट है , कंगना का उनके दोस्तों से कई साल बाद मिलना एक बेहद रोमांचक अनुभव होगा । ​

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Kangana Ranaut goes back to school !

Two-time National award winning actress, Kangana Ranaut, who has been the cynosure of all eyes ,ever since the trailer of Tanu Weds Manu Returns was launched ,now goes back to her roots to flag off the promotions of the unconventional love story.

Sources have confirmed that Kangana and R.Madhavan will flag off the promotions in Chandigarh, by visiting  DAV Model School ,whereKangana studied . The powerhouse performer will also meet 2 of her best friends ,part of the 2003 batch alumni.

While one will fly down from Bangalore, the other will travel from Shillong to be part of the special event on the 22nd​

Code Red to unravel the unexplained paranormal occurrences through its new series, Talaash

Code Red’s Talaash will premiere on 20^th April, 2015 at 10.30 PM, only on COLORS

Mumbai, 20^th April, 2015: Folklore and urban legends have, over the years, impacted human behavior and played a critical role in shaping our belief in the existence of the paranormal. While to many these folklores are figments of imagination, most urban legends stem out of human frailties. After successfully tackling various topics like suicide, violence against women and children, and entrapment, COLORS’ solution-driven show, Code Red will now throw light on some of the most popular paranormal occurrence in the country and narrate the untold story behind every supernatural incidence through a brand new series titled Talaash.  To take viewers through tales that have influenced their mindsets, COLORS has roped in Anita Hassanandani and Shaleen Malhotra. Produced by A Lost Boy Productions, Code Red’s Talaash series will narrate urban legends and popular ‘hearsay’ that have impacted the society and will go on-air starting 20^th April, 2015 at 10:30 PM on COLORS.

Speaking about the launch of the new series, Manisha Sharma, Programming Head – COLORS said, “Through Code Red, we have sensitized viewers about issues that impact society based on human frailties while empowering them to deal with inner and outer demons. Through the initial episodes on Code Red, we have created a ray of hope to viewers who might have been on the verge of giving up. After Umeed, Awaaz and Chakravyuh, we are now announcing the Talaash series - which brings to light stories that set beliefs in society. Our aim is to bust popular myths that have been passed along generations, forming opinions and set patterns in people. As another aspect of human frailty comes forward, we hope to inform viewers about the existence of certain paranormal energies around us.” 

Commenting on the series, producer Vikas Gupta from A Lost Boy Productions said, “There are stories of oddities and abnormalities which have, over the years, become legends. Code Red’s Talaash series promises to create an engaging proposition for viewers while building empathy for the wandering spirits along with the underlying message of hope.”

Code Red Talaash touches upon the unknown and the reasons why these paranormal energies exist while building empathy for them in the minds of the viewers. The series highlights the lasting impact that injustice has had on the minds of those offended. Very often, the impact affects that soul of the person wronged; much after the person is deceased. An unusual yet humane way of addressing the unknown, Code RedTalaash aims at demystifying popular myths and urban legends that have been passed along generations.

Commenting her association with the show as an enabler of change, Anita Hassanandani says, “We are often told by our friends and family members to not go to a particular place owing to some unkown energies that might have existed there, making us form superstitions in our mind. These beliefs are then passed on to our acquaintances and then take the shape of an urban legend that the society blindly accepts without questioning its authenticity. Code Red’s Talaash series investigates these superstitions and strives to create a sense of relatability in the minds of viewers for the unknown phenomenon which have shrouded their judgments and set beliefs.” 

Adding further, Shaleen Malhotra comments, “The concept of Code Red’sTalaash series is very intriguing and different. It is not a horror show; in fact, it talks about incidents that we have all heard of and adds an emotional quotient to it – making us empathize with these supernatural elements.” 

Some of the tales that will be revealed on Code Red’s Talaash during the course of the show include an autorickshaw story based in Mumbai’s suburb of Borivali, a legend about a water-well in Rajasthan, and even the true story behind the ‘unsafe’ claim for Delhi’s Cantonment Road. Television’s well-known faces such as Asha Negi, Shilpa Saklani, Suhasini Mulay, Sana Amin Shaikh among others will play key roles seen during the course of the show on Code Red Talaash.

For latest updates on the show follow @COLORSTV on Twitter and Facebook

About ‘COLORS’:

‘COLORS’ is Viacom18’s flagship brand in the entertainment space in India. A combination of ‘emotions’ and ‘variety’, COLORS launched on 21st July 2008 offers an entire spectrum of emotions to its viewers. From Fiction shows to Format shows to Reality shows to Blockbuster Movies – the basket contains all ‘Jazbaat Ke Rang’. ‘COLORS’ is dedicated to promoting ‘Cohesive viewing’, through programmes like Shastri Sisters, Sasural Simar Ka, Balika Vadhu - Kacchi Umar Ke Pakke Rishtey, Udānn, Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Swaragini, Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi, Code Red, Comedy Nights With Kapil, Khatron Ke Khiladi, India’s Got Talent, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Farah Ki Daawat, 24 and Bigg Boss amongst others.

तनु वेड्स मनु रिटर्न्स की टीम नॉर्थ में लगाएंगे ​प्रमोशन ​का तड़का।

​तनु वेड्स मनु रिटर्न्स का नॉर्थ इंडिया में बहुत ही जोरदार प्रमोशन होने जा रहा है , शायद ही पहले किसी फिल्म का प्रोमशन इस स्तर का हुआ होगा। तनु वेड्स मनु रिटर्न्स की टीम पूरा नार्थ 

​का दौरा कर फिल्म का प्रमोशन

 करंगे साथ ही वे ​स्थानीय लोगों से मिलेंगे और वहा के स्वादिष्ट पकवान 

​का ​

स्वाद चखेंगे। तनु वेड्स मनु रिटर्न्स के निर्देशक आनंद एल राय की खास यादे नॉर्थ इंडिया से जुडी हुई है

​ ,उनकी हर फिल्म में नॉर्थ इंडिया की झलक वहाँ की जीवन शैली नजर आती है ​

। आनंद एल राय 

​की ​

 फिल्म का ज्यादा तर हिस्सा नॉर्थ इंडिया में शूट 

​होता है 

।

​ वे 

नॉर्थ इंडिया से 

​काफी जुड़ाव महसूस करते है उनका एक करीबी रिश्ता नॉर्थ इंडिया से है यही

 कारण 

​है की ​

वे तनु वेड्स मनु रिटर्न्स के कलाकार कंगना रनोट ,आर.माधवन और जिम्मी शेरगिल के साथ पूरा नॉर्थ इंडिया प्रमोशन करेंगे।  

​यह प्रमोशन २१ अप्रेल से पंजाब से शुरू होगा और वे आगे बढाकर एम.पी, यू.पी , बिहार में भी प्रमोशन पुरे जोरशोर से करेंगे। 

इरोस इंटरनेशनल ​और कलर येलो प्रोडक्शन्स निर्मित तथा आनंद एल राय निर्देशित और कंगना रनोट , आर.माधवन , जिम्मी शेरगिल और स्वरा भास्कर अभिनीत तनु वेड्स मनु रिटर्न्स यह फिल्म २२ मई को सभी सिनेमाग्रहों में प्रदर्शित होगी। 

हाउस कीपर के बेटी की पढ़ाई का खर्च उठाएंगे जय भानुशाली।

​बॉलीवुड में अक्सर देखा जाता है की कुछ बॉलीवुड एक्टर्स समाज सेवा करते हुए दिखाई देते है , ऐसा ही नेक काम जय भानुशाली और उनकी पत्नी माही विज कर रहे है। जय के घर ५ सालो से हाउस कीपर का काम कर रहे मनोज को एक बेटी है वे उसे अच्छी शिक्षा देना चाहते है ,जब जय को पता चला की मनोज के हालत इतने अच्छे नहीं है तो जय ने फैसला कर लिया की मनोज के बेटी के शिक्षा का खर्च वे करेंगे। ​यह बात जय ने उनकी पत्नी माही को कही वह भी उन्हें सपोर्ट कर रही है। 

जय कहते है " अगर आप किसी की मदत कर सको तो यह अच्छी बात है , में तो बस थोड़ी मदत कर रहा हु।  इस मदत से किसी की प्रगति होती हो तो अच्छी बात है। मनोज हमारे यहाँ ५ सालो से काम कर रहा है ,एक अच्छा बॉन्ड है। में सोचता हु हर बच्चे को शिक्षा मिलनी चाहिए और इसी लिए हमसे जो मदत हो सके वह करनी चाहिए। 

FUDDU receives fabulous response at Film Bazaar

 

FUDDU, directed by Sunil Subramani received overwhelming response at the screened at the NFDC Film Bazaar in Goa.

 

Playing to a packed house, the film is about an emotional turmoil faced by a boy just arrived from Banaras to Mumbai city.

 

He is disturbed to see how so many people live in cramped houses.

 

After his marriage he finds it difficult to accept the reality as to how an entire family shares only one room. His entire world tilts upside down when his wife, whom he had loved the most, leaves him for reasons which are untrue.

 

His family too discards him and disrespects him.

 

Will he succeed in getting his love back in his life? Will he succeed in getting back the respect from his family who had once loved him a lot? To get the answers to these questions do come and watch our emotional film with a pinch of humour...

 

This film stars Shubham Swati Kapoor in lead roles is directed by Anurag Basu's associate Sunil Subramani, which is his debut film as a director.

 

Story, Screenplay and Dialogues are written by Associate Producer Pawan Kumar Sharma. It is co-produced by Mahima Gupta and produced by Pradeep Gupta.

 

The film is presented by Mahima Productions (a division of Jagson Group.

 

ViaMonk Media & Entertainment and PROJECT 1 Media Inc. are the Official P&A companies of this film.

Huma Qureshi is watching horror films as prep for her next film

Huma Qureshi who will be starting to shoot for the horror film Oculus, is prepping for her character in the film.

The actress is watching classic horror films to get a sense of the timing, dialogue delivery and the dynamics of her character right.

Being a horror genre, it is extremely crucial that she learns the nuances of her role precisely. Huma wants to prepare to the fullest and is making sure that she learns every bit of this genre.

The actress has been catching up on cult and classic Hollywood horror films for same. It has been proving very helpful for the actress and is in fact a great way of learning this genre of cinema.

Huma Qureshi confirms the news and adds, "Prep is extremely important for every actor. Horror genre in west is extremely subtle and stresses a lot on nuanced performance."

Huma has been watching films like Psycho, Friday the 13th, The Exorcist, Paranormal Activity, Rosemary's Baby and The Blair Witch Project among others.

This will also be the first time that she would be seen sharing screen space with her brother.

Huma who was recently seen in Badlapur garnered immense accolades for her character ‘Jhimli’.

दीपिका पहुंची बनारस ,ली चाय की चुस्की।

​अमिताभ बच्चन ,इरफान खान अभिनीत और शुजीत सरकार निर्देशित फिल्म पीकू में अभिनत्री दीपिका पादुकोण भी मुख्य किरदार निभाते हुए नजर आएँगी। फैमिली एंटरटेनर इस फिल्म की टीम हालही में पवित्र शहर बनारस शूटिंग के सिलसिले में पहुंची पर इन सब एक्टर्स ख्वाहिश पूरी ना हो पायी। यह एक्टर्स चाहते थे की वे बनारस सड़को पर टहलने निकले ,स्थानीय लोगो से मिले उनसे बात कर सके , दीपिका फेमस बनारस थाली का स्वाद चखना चाहती थी जो की बनारस की स्पेशलिटी है। 

दीपिका अपना अनुभव बताते हुए कहती है "यह यात्रा मेरेलिए बेहद धार्मिक रही। बनारस में पहली बार गयी थी मुझे इस से काफी सुकून मिला। इरफान और मै रेल्वे स्टेशन के अहाते में कुछ देर चले भी। हमारा लोकेशन शिफ्ट किया गया क्रू ने हमसे कहा की कार के अंदर बैठ ले ,पर हम कुछ देर चलना चाहते थे। बतौर हम एक्टर है तो सड़को पर ऐसे ही नहीं टहल सकते ,हम कुछ पांच से सात मिनट तक चले, हमारे चलने के दौरान एक चाय वाला मिला तो वाही पेड़ के छाँव के निचे हम बैठ गए और चाय की चुस्की ली। 

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Deepika Padukone visits Banaras !

Deepika Padukone who will next be seen in Shoojit Sircar's Piku also starring Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan , ticked another "to-do" off her bucket list , courtesy the film's shoot.

The team of the quirky family drama shot at holyland, Banaras , a city that the star has long wanted to visit but never really got the opportunity to - Apart from walking on the streets and interacting with the locals, Deepika also indulged in the famous Banarasthali , a specialty of the region.
Deepika's quote -Talking about her experience says Deepika Padukone, "It was a very spiritual experience for me. I visited the place for the first time and felt completely at peace.Irrfan and I also walked through the  railway station area. We had a location shift  and the crew insisted that we sit in the car ,but we wanted to walk it up. Being actors we don't get to do that on the road very often. It was a 5-7 min walk, there was a little chai wala, and we sat under a tree to have chai."

Om Puri spotted shooting for ‘Ghayal Once Again’

The veteran actor Om Puri who was an integral part of 1990’s super hit film 'Ghayal' starring Sunny Deol, will also be part of its sequel ‘Gayal Once Again’.

Recently the actor was spotted shooting for the film in Bandra along with Sunny Deol. A source close to the unit says,”Om Puri sir is playing a pivotal role in the film.  He has started shooting for the film already. Sunny and Om Puri were seen having intense discussion during the shoot. Om Puri Sir hasn't read the script and all he we reveal is that the police officer has retired now but still shares a warm relationship with Sunny's character”.

Ghayal Once Again will be Directed and Produced by Sunny Deol under the banner Sunny Sounds Pvt Ltd

Saregama, launches Music Purchase Store

SAREGAMA, erstwhile HMV, a part of the RP – Sanjiv Goenka  Group, launches a global music purchase store on its website www.saregama.com.  It will allow customers to listen to and purchase over 110,000 songs in 14 different languages. These can be bought through any computer or phone. All the songs are available in high fidelity of 320kbps and hence can be played even on high end music systems. Customers have the option to buy the songs through various secure payment modes including credit cards, debit cards and net banking. Other unique feature of this store is that once a song is bought, it  can be transferred to any computer or mobile phone.   

The store allows you buy songs on ala carte basis (Rs 9 per song across the store) as well as part of the albums. The greatest evergreen songs of Mukesh, Mohd. Rafi, Geeta Bali, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle, Jagjit singh are all present in this store. It also offers a very rich catalogue of Classical Music from the likes of Pt. Ravi Shankar, Bhimsen Joshi, MS Subbalaxmi etc.

 Elated at the relaunch of the website Mr. Vikram Mehra – MD Saregama says “’Research feedback indicated that with most music stores having stopped selling music CDs, there is customer frustration about lack of any option for buying evergreen songs in high quality. Hence, we thought of launching a web based store where every lover of vintage music in and out of India can own original music in high quality at a click of a button. 

Some of the key features of this revamped website are:

·         From retro music to iconic albums, there’s a world of music at your fingertips across genres, languages and artists.

·         The entire music library is instantly available on  all your devices. 

·         There are dedicated sections for categories like Bollywood, Regional and Devotional music.

·         The purchasing process is quick, simple and offers flexibility of multiple modes of payment such as debit card, credit card, mobile billing and net banking.

·         Access to rare songs from yesteryear.

·         Easy & Intuitive content discovery. Interesting compilations based on mood, artists, genres for a ready to play experience. 

·         The option to  personalize the content. One can save their  favorites, create playlists, share music, follow others, listen to what they are listening to etc. The same can also be purchased by the user.

The Water Diviner review by ANIZ FILMVALA

 

The Water Diviner

review by

ANIZ FILMVALA

*****

A historical drama film directed by actor Russell Crowe is a journey of emotionally shattered father who is in search for his three son’s battered bodies who are killed in the battlefield of Gallipoli - Turkey during World War 1.

Crowe has painstakingly filmed and well acted in the entire story with a vivid set-up and casting as the film hardly draws your attention out once it picks up the pace of the fathers trauma to figure out where the bodies of his sons are desolated.

Yılmaz Erdoğan as Major Hasan gives a performance unmatched and memorable, he gets into the character of Major Hasan which from profligacy metamorphosis to a good Samaritan who helps Joshua Connor [Russell Crowe] to unearth the truth behind his sons recovery.
Ayshe [Olga Kurylenko] is captivating and characterize perfectly into the small town Turkish gorgeously looking Ayshe.

Though the film has backdrop of war torn memories, but in fact is made with subtle atmospheric experience that it does not get into a war genre films. Classic and sensible not to be missed if you are fan of cult films.

Tanu Weds Manu Returns.​

A grand soiree was witnessed at the trailer launch of the most eagerly awaited sequel to TANU WEDS MANU and witnessed a visibly excited crowd and the unit members R.Madhavan,Kangana Ranaut,​Deepak Dobriya,l​Director -Aanand L Rai,Producer - Krishika Lulla who promised that the sequel is going to sweep you out of your feet.

Tanu Weds Manu Returns is releasing on 22^nd MAY 2015.

INDIAN KARAOKE LEAGUE (IKL) Biggest platform for aspiring singers to be a Karaoke Star

14^th April 2015, Mumbai :-

Musiqui App launched the first ever Indian Karaoke League (IKL) at Suresh Wadkar’sAjivasan Music Academy, Mumbai.

If music connects people, then karaoke helps them become ‘buddies’. It’s a fun way of socializing, by putting all your inhibitions aside. And now it’s set to make you famous as well.

Musiqui, for the first time in India announced the launch of the biggest platform where anyone and everyone can sing his or her heart out without any restrictions. The app provides license to sing, magic tune the song and make it equivalent to a professional studio recording. These recordings can become the first step towards the stardom and eventually winning the IKL.

Indian Karaoke League (IKL) is a nationwide hunt for the best Karaoke singer. For greater levels of participation, the league will be divided into four groups - College Champs, School Stars, Professionals and Amateurs. Contestants can participate in any of these four groups, through the Musiqui app.

Present at the launch event today were the esteemed panel members of IKLwhich included Chief Mentor &MahaguruPT. SURESH WADKAR, Co-founder & Brand Ambassador SONU NIGAM, Chief Advisor SHAMEER TANDON, Member Advisory Board MALA SEKHRI, Co-founder & CEO SANJAY CHITALE.

The panel interacted with media and shared their views on how the initiative came into existence and presented an overview of the competition. Also present at the event were eminent personalities from music fraternity such as Talat Aziz, Abhijeet Bhattacharya among others.

Speaking on the occasion, Pt. Suresh Wadkar said “Being a teacher and Mentor for many decades, I have noticed that only talent and music education is not enough for professional success. An artist also needs a professional platform that will offer an opportunity to show case all they have. Musiqui is a perfect platform for anyone with a music artist inside.”

Adding to this, Singer par excellence, Sonu Nigamsaid “Music has ceased to remain a profession or a hobby of a few and with the advent of technology, has facilitated more people to enjoy being called a singer. IKL takes this to another league now by bringing the technology, and the platform, to your doorstep.”

Chief advisor IKL, ShameerTandon said "As a head honcho for decades, I have successfully Identified, launched  and marketed artists. Also, being a successful artist with national award winning films under the belt, I found Musiqui as a complete platform that address Discovery, exposure and Artist growth all under one umbrella in a easy to use and IP compliant way.”

Mala Sekhri , member Advisory Board said , “ With Music consumption and creation being at an all time high, it is the ideal time to begin an initiative of this kind combining modern technology with the age old urge for everyone to express themselves through Music. IKL brings an egalitarian approach to Music where anyone and everyone can realise their dream of becoming a singer. “

Commenting on the occasion, IKL Co-founder & CEO, Sanjay Chitale said “"Music is my passion, Technology is my education and entrepreneurship is my profession. I could not have found a better opportunity to put them together in a more meaningful and productive way. Given the love for Music in India, I hope Musiqui will someday become a household name like some of the large social networks.”

Music Today represents the Musiqui App in India.

A special thanks to IKL associates Chlorophyll and Khimani& Associates for lending their support and making IKL possible.

Khimani& Associates is a celebrity and media law firm based in Mumbai who have, since the inception of Musiqui and IKL, provided their legal advise and expertise in protecting all intellectual property rights associated with the App and the League.

Chlorophyll is the renowned ad agency responsible for all creative aspects of Musiqui as well as IKL. Speaking on the occasion, KiranKhalap, co-founder & MD, Chlorophyll said “Unlike in other philosophies, in Indian thought, it is sound, not light, that sits at the origin of the universe. While all Indians themselves may not be aware of this as a concept, our lives are governed by sound and music. Our cinema is a vehicle for songs; our communication is almost always rhymed; and we have one of the highest average talktime on phones in the world. So working on a product that used technology to democratise this deep-rooted passion was a great opportunity for chlorophyll.In creating a brand, we needed to define its very reason for existence: after multiple options, we zeroed in “it’s not about the song, it’s about wanting to sing.” The brand urges you to sing irrespective of your level of talent. It also encourages sharing. Hence the brand line “Let go” and an identity that showed an uninhibited singer. We are happy that the ‘sharing’ aspect of the brand is also going to come alive through a karaoke league…the brand is living up to its truth.”

तनु वेड्स मनु रिटर्न्स अब २२ मई को प्रदर्शित होगी ।

​इरोस इंटरनेशनल ​और कलर येलो प्रोडक्शन्स निर्मित तथा आनंद एल राय निर्देशित तनु वेड्स मनु रिटर्न्स यह फिल्म २९ मई को प्रदर्शित होने वाली थी पर अब यह फिल्म २२ मई २०१५ को प्रदर्शित होने के लिए तैयार है। 

​निर्माताओं ने यह फिल्म प्रपोन की है ,​ कंगना रनोट और आर.माधवन अभिनीत यह रोमांटिक एंटरटेनर फिल्म शेडूल से पहले ही पूरी हो चुकी है। बात यह है की सभी फिल्म के कलाकार और तकनीशियन ने फिल्म पर जो काम किया है वह लाजवाब और काम समय में बढ़िया काम किया है। फिल्म की शूटिंग जिस रफ़्तार से हुई उससे निर्माता और निर्देशक बहुत ही खुश है ,जिस तरह फिल्म ने शेप ली है वह बेहद ही लाजवाब है। 

​यह ​

सबकी मेहनत का नतीजा है की फिल्म निर्धारित समय से पहले ही प्रदर्शित होगी। 

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​Tanu Weds Manu Returns to now release on the 22nd May !

While it was earlier announced that Aanand L Rai's Tanu Weds Manu Returns , the sequel of the 2011 blockbuster, produced by Eros International & Colour Yellow Productions was scheduled to release on the 29th May 2015.

The makers have now decided to pre-pone the release date ,owing to the fact that the quirky romantic entertainer starring R.Madhavan and Kangana in two roles , has completed well within its schedule and is now ready to release, with a 2 week clear run.

Says a source, "While it was decided that Tanu Weds Manu Returns would release on the 29th May, the schedule was completed earlier than planned. The makers are happy with the way the film has shaped up and believe that it is ready for audiences to enjoy. Additionally, preponing the film's release to a week earlier, allows them to have a better run at the B/O , owing to the fact that the next big ticket release will happen in June".​