The team of Mr. India to unite for the first time at the Jio MAMI Movie Mela With Star India

Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Boney Kapoor, Satish Kaushik, Aftab Shivdasani and a host of other cast and crew members from the film

to come together and share their experience of making the film with movie lovers at Mehboob Studio on Saturday, 31^st Oct

MUMBAI, 15th OCTOBER, 2015 – This year, the Jio MAMI 17^th Mumbai Film Festival With Star India introduces the Movie Mela – a one-day celebration of cinema.  On Saturday, October 31st, when delegates of the festival walk into Mehboob Studio, they will enter a different world – a world of movie characters, movie merchandising and above all, movie conversations.

The Jio MAMI Movie Mela With Star India is a platform for movie fans to connect with the films, actors and filmmakers they love. The one day event, which is open to all delegates of the Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival with Star India is choc-a-bloc with filmy sessions and activities. One of the major highlights of the event will be a panel discussion with veteran actors Anil Kapoor and Sridevi along with Satish Kaushik and producer Boney Kapoor as they journey back in time to share their experiences from the making of the much loved 1987 cult classic ‘Mr. India’. Open to all registered delegates of the festival, this platform will provide the ultimate opportunity for fans and film enthusiasts to interact with the stars they admire. 

‘Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star India’ will be a one-day event that celebrates the movie fan in all of us. Mehboob studios will transform into a movie carnival with figurines of famous movie characters, movie merchandising and movie conversations with top of the line celebrities through the day . In addition to the Mr. India panel, actor Rishi Kapoor will also conduct a masterclass talking about his cinematic journey spanning over four decades. Celebrated director Rajkumar Hirani and writer of 3 Idiots , PK and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Abhijat Joshi will talk about creating blockbusters and creative collaborations.

Anupama Chopra, Festival Director, 17^th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival With Star India said,”An on-ground fan event around movies is a dream that I’ve nurtured for many years.  I’m thrilled that it’s finally coming true.  The MAMI Movie Mela is our tentpole event.  It’s a celebration of cinema, an all day film party to which all delegates are invited.”

Talking about the event, superstar Anil Kapoor said, “I am delighted to be a part of ‘Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star India’. This unique concept of an all encompassing cinematic celebration in a typically Indian style is exciting!  'Mr. India' is definitely one of the most loved films in the country, I can't wait for our cast reunion. Mr. India is also a special film because my character, Arun Verma had an instant connect with fans across the sub-continent because of his warmth and humble nature.”

Along with Co-Chairs, Mrs Nita Mukesh Ambani and Kiran Rao and Festival Director Anupama Chopra, the members of the new Board of Trustees of MAMI are Filmmakers Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Vishal Bharadwaj, Vikramaditya Motwane, Dibakar Banerjee, Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Deepika Padukone, Mr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman & MD, The Mahindra Group, Mr. Ajay Bijli, Chairman and MD, PVR Ltd, Mr. Siddharth Roy Kapur, MD, Disney and Mr. Manish Mundra, Founder and CEO, Drishyam Films. These eminent personalities, outstanding achievers in their respective fields, are bringing together their expertise and experience to give Mumbai and India a bigger, better and even more exciting 17th edition of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star India.

The Jio MAMI 17^th Mumbai Film Festival with Star India will be held in Mumbai from October 29th to November 5th 2015. The film screenings will take place at PVR Juhu, PVR Citi Mall, Andheri, PVR LP, Phoenix Mills, PVR Ghatkopar and Regal-Colaba. To attend the festival, viewers can register online at http://in.bookmyshow.com/mami/ or visit registration counters at the festival venues listed above.

JIO MAMI VISION 2015

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is an inclusive movie feast. We showcase the latest cutting-edge, independent cinema - art house fare alongside genre movies from Bollywood and Hollywood and cult international movies. We offer the best of world cinema to the people of Mumbai and we offer the best of Indian cinema to the world. The festival is run by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image popularly known as MAMI. This is a space where we revel in the sheer pleasure of cinema, the joy it gives us and how much it enhances our lives. The goal is to nurture and ignite a passion for movies. We want Jio MAMI to be shorthand for excellence in cinema.

ABOUT JIO MAMI

Mumbai - the financial capital of India is also the epicentre of the Indian film industry. The city plays such a major role in production and dissemination of Indian films and television programmes that it is widely known by its acronym 'Bollywood'. In 1997, a group of film industry stalwarts headed by late Hrishikesh Mukherjee founded the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) as a not-for-profit Trust. Their main objective was to organise an annual International Film Festival which the film industry and the country could be proud of. MAMI has been organising the festival for the last 16 years and aims to foster a climate of good cinema. MAMI engages people from all walks of life across the city and country who enjoy and love good cinema. It is Mumbai’s only film festival that is entirely created and run by film professionals and a group of members from corporate India. Appreciation of good cinema, stripped off all the limiting labels of art and commercial, can only come about through exposure to the best of films the world has to offer. The Festival is the first step in that direction.

In their Mission Statement in 1997, the MAMI Board of Trustees said, "We feel it is the need of the hour to disseminate and inculcate good cinema among Indian audiences. The only way to achieve this is to celebrate cinema by hosting an International Film Festival in Mumbai, India 's film and entertainment capital. MAMI (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) is committed to start Mumbai's first independent international film festival organized by practicing film makers."

For more information on MAMI and the upcoming 17th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival scheduled to be held from 29th October- 5th November 2015, do visit our MAMI Website, Twitter handle, Facebook Page, Instagram and YouTube as follows:

Website: www.mumbaifilmfestival.com#MAMI2015
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Katrina inspires a goddess

Katrina Kaif is one of the biggest stars in Bollywood. The ace actress has proved her mettle over the years.

Katrina has had a journey and the actress seems to be inspiring audiences and even filmmakers.

An upcoming film, Angry Indian Goddesses has taken a leaf out of Katrina's life.

The film is about 7 girls who come 7together for a bachollerte in Goa.

Amongst them one of the girl is a girl from UK  who is trying to make inroads in the industry.The film mildly traces Katrina's journey and her struggles while narrating her story.

Says director Pan Nalin "Katrina is a hugely successful star in India and when we wrote the movie one particular character seemed to be perfect inspiration from her life. Even though we haven't shown the whole journey of Katrina we surely were inspired to have Amrit play the role of a London migrated girl to India.

Monica Bellucci requests not to be called a ‘Bond girl’.

The 51-year-old globally renowned Italian actress, who stars alongside Daniel Craig in Sam Mendes’ much awaited Spectre, has rejected the tag ‘Bond Girl’ and has asked not to be called so!!

Instead she says she is a ‘James Bond woman’ and was initially surprised to have been approached for the role.

She says, “I’m a true woman, not a Bond girl. That’s why I say all the time: “James Bond lady,” “James Bond woman”.

Monica is the oldest to have appeared opposite James Bond since the movie’s franchise history.

But Monica also adds that she has joined the Bond universe at a time of revolution, helping the cause of older actresses.

She says, “Things right now are changing. I live in France and I see all these actresses like Nathalie Baye, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Kristin Scott Thomas, Charlotte Rampling, they’re all having great careers.

SPECTRE, the 24^th James Bond adventure, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, is set for release in India on November 20, 2015 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu.

Celeb Screening of Pyaar ka Punchnama 2

There was a special screening of Pyaar Ka Punchnama -2 team which was held at Yashraj Studios.

The Cast - Kartik Aaryan-Omkar Kapoor-Sunny Singh- Nushrat Bharucha-Ishita Raj & Sonnalli Seygall posed happily for the shutter bugs and seemed very excited for the film, Producer Abhishek Pathak was also seen with his 'happy team'

The film which has been garnering a lot of praises- the promos look promising and people look to forward to watch this film this today.

Those spotted at the screening were- Abbas Burmawala, Hussein Burmawala, Arjan Bajwa, Luv Sinha, Patralekha.

VIACOM18 MOTION PICTURES Presents, A Panorama Studios Production “Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2”, Produced by Abhishek Pathak & Directed by Luv Ranjan in theaters fromtomorrow. 

Shraddha Kapoor's boho hipster look decoded.

Shraddha Kapoor left town yesterday to join her Rock On 2 team in Shillong looking every bit, a Rockstar!

The actress was spotted at the Mumbai Airport carrying her Rockstar look with ease.

Shraddha was sporting in a H & M jeans which she teamed up with a Harlow crop top.

Her love for spacious hand bags continued with an Accessorise bag.

Camel coloured Timbaland boots added an extra edge to the look.

Shraddha stuck to a funky pink lip Outhouse necklace along with Urban Outfitters bandana and Rayban sunglasses to complete her bohemian look.

Shraddha's overall look being casual yet chick proves that the young Kapoor girl is a hipster at heart.

Her appearance clearly exhibits her personal style which is diverse to her onscreen girl next door persona.

The pretty actress earns special brownie points for her Hand bag and boots which have kudos from the fashion polices too.

The actress effortlessly carried the look, upping the curiosity levels of audiences to witness her look in Rock On 2 opposite Farhan Akhtar.

Angry Indian Goddesses

The film is set to release this festive season!

Angry Indian Goddesses (Its a Hindi Feature Film) directed by internationally acclaimed director - Pan Nalin.

The film boasts of a stellar star cast including some of the most fine actresses from Indian celluloid including Tanishtha Chaterjee, Sandhya Mridul, Anushka Manchanda and Sarah Jane Dias. The film is being touted as India's first ever Female Buddy Film and follows the story of 7 girls who meet in Goa for a friend's wedding. 

The film then explores the fun, complexities, emotions and the simple madness when seven unique women come together under one roof. 

North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2015

Over years, the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2015’s pandal has seen well known personalities from the family and organizing committee like Rani Mukerji, Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa Mukerji, Anurag Basu, Ayan Mukerji, Sharbani Mukherjee, Samrat Mukerji, Sumona Chakravarti, Bappi Lahiri, Bappa Lahiri, Moushumi Chatterjee, Rema Lahiri, Sharbani Mukherjee and Samrat Mukerji.

Inside sources strongly believe that the stage of this pandal has been very lucky and auspicious for upcoming talent since its inception. Great personalities have performed on this stage and reached great heights over years. Some of the famous names include Sanjeev Kumar, Hemant Mukherjee, Mala Sinha, Bappi Lahiri, Sudesh Bhosale, Johnny Lever and many others who have ruled the industry. The stage is considered as one of the luckiest for upcoming talent and artists who have performed and later made a big name for themselves in the Bollywood industry.

About North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja:

The Mukerji family’s Durga Puja is a Mumbai based non-profit organization which is involved in various charitable causes through its vast and distinguished member base. The trust was founded in 1948 by Mr. Sasadhar Mukerji of Bombay Talkies also a well-known Hindi films producer, a Padma Shri Awardee and the one who is described as the founder of Filmistan & Filmalaya Studios, along with Mr. J. M. Bhadra and other family members and like-minded people of the Santacruz area. The founding committee consisted of 26 members, led by Mr. Sasadhar Mukerji as its President. Today, Mr. Deb Mukerji is the Secretary of North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Over the years, the Trust’s followers has expanded to more than 50,000 and voluntary work by these dedicated members keeps the organization committed to its primary objectives.

·         Live Streaming - www.northbombaydurgapuja.com

·         Website - http://www.northbombaydurgapuja.com/

·         Link to the Schedule - http://www.northbombaydurgapuja.com/celebration/schedule/

Melody comes back with Prem Ratan Dhan Payo's title song

Sooraj Barjatya and Salman Khan have delivered classic yesteryear evergreen music with their blockbusters like Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Saath Saath Hain and Hum Aapke Hai Koun.  Prem Ratan Dhan Payo's title track brings back the memories of the actor director duo's hit music, offering a music treat for its audience.

The title number of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo treats you with the royal grandeur along with the magic of Rajshri Productions. 

The movie reveals the fresh pairing of Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor. The melodious title track presents the gorgeous Sonam Kapoor beautifully dancing to classical steps.

With Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Sooraj Barjatya brings back Salman Khan's most loved character of all time, Prem. 

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo symbolizes the reunion of the most awaited director actor duo after a long wait. Whenever this duo is seen on screen, they create magic and break box office records.

The trailer of the movie created history as it garnered over 5 million views within 24 hours of its launch and has been going strong ever since.

The movie is supported by a huge ensemble cast and is slated to release on 12^th November 2015.

A quintessential family film for all age-groups, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is Salman Khan's next release and Rajshri Productions and Fox Star Studios Diwali blockbuster release.

Sooraj Barjatya says, "This song is very precious to me as it has the title in it - it's beautifully  written  by  Irshadji and melodiously  composed  by  Himeshji..  It is our homage to meerabhai bhajan ram rattan dhan  payo".

बाजीराव मस्तानी के लिए काशीबाई ने किया आखिरी शूट

संजय लीला भंसाली की निर्देशन में बनी  फिल्म बाजीराव मस्तानी में काशीबाई की भूमिका निभा रही  अभिनेत्री प्रियंका चोपड़ा हालही में फिल्म की शूटिंग को पूरी करने  के लिए भारत आई, प्रियंका अंतर्राष्ट्रीय टीवी शो क्वांटिको की शूटिंग में पूरी तरह व्यस्त हैं इसीलिए वे  सिर्फ ढाई दिन के लिए भारत आई और फिल्म की शूटिंग ख़त्म कर वापिस अमेरिका के लिए रवाना हुई,

अपने इस लम्हे को यादगार बनाने के लिए और फिल्म से जुड़े  हर व्यक्ति का सादर  धन्यवाद करने के लिए प्रियंका ने सेट पर एक पार्टी का आयोजन किया , जहांपर  उन्होंने   सेट पर मौजूद करीब   २०० लोगो के भारतीय व्यंजन बंदोबस्त करवाया   , उन्होंने सारे भारतीय  व्यंजन अपने भाई के रेस्टोरेंट " मग शॉट लांज " से मंगवाये. इतना ही नहीं प्रियंका सेट पर मौजूद हर व्यक्ति , स्पॉट दादा से लेकर लाइट मेन हर किसी को स्पेशल ट्रीटमेंट भी  दी । 

Shakti Kapoor releases audio of film “JAATIWAD”

Music of ACA Colours Film Entertainment Pvt Ltd.’s maiden venture film “JAATIWAD” was released by well-known actor Shakti Kapoor on 13th October at Fun-republic, actor Ejaz Khan, stand-up comedian Sunil Pal and many media persons were also present on this occasion. Before this event film was shown to critics, wherein media praised the maiden effort taken by makers, Sunil Pal entertained everybody by cracking various jokes created on spot on film “JAATIWAD”. Film is releasing on 16^th October 2015.

Film Stars Shayaji Shinde, Manoj Joshi, Jitendra Yadav,  Akhilesh Verma with Hrishita Bhatt and Jaspindar Narula in special appearance.

A Farhat Khan Films presentation it is directed by Sabir Sheikh, produced by Anand Kumar Gupta & Imran Khan, writer & lyrics Jeetendra Yadav, music Shashikant-Sunny, DOP Neetu Iqbal Singh, choreographer Jojo Khan & Kanu Mukherjee and edited by Rajendra Mahapatra. Film is distributed by Worldwide Marketed by Israr Ahmed of Screen Short Media & Entertainment Group, Publicity by Fortune Lifeline’s Shabeer Sheikh, Music is released by Shahab Allahabadi of Yellow & Red,

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति 

अभिनेता शक्ति कपूर ने फिल्म "जातिवाद" का म्यूजिक रिलीज किया।

ए सी ए कलर्स फिल्म एंटरटेनमेंट प्राइवेट लिमिटेड की प्रथम पेशकश फिल्म "जातिवाद" का संगीत अभिनेता शक्ति कपूर ने १३ अक्टूबर को फन-रिपब्लिक में किया, इस अवसर पर अभिनेता एजाज़ खान, स्टैंड-अप कॉमेडियन सुनील पाल व काफी सारे मीडिया के लोग उपस्तिथ थे, म्यूजिक रिलीज के पहले फिल्म पत्रकारों को दिखाई गयी, लोगो ने इस प्रथम प्रयास की सराहना की, इसके पश्चात सुनील पल ने अपने चुटकुलो से लोगो का भरपूर मनोरंजन किया, कई चुटकुले तो फिल्म "जातिवाद" पर आधारित थे। फिल्म १६ अक्टूबर को रिलीज हो रही है। 

फिल्म में सयाजी शिंदे, मनोज जोशी की केंद्रीय भूमिका है, इनके अलावा जीतेन्द्र यादव, अखिलेश वर्मा मुख्य भूमिकाओं में है, अभिनेत्री ह्रिषिता भट्ट व गायिका अभनेत्री जसपिंदर नरूला मेहमान कलाकार हैं। फिल्म आज की राजनीती पर आधारित है।

फरहत खान प्रस्तुति इस फिल्म का निर्देशन साबिर शेख ने किया है, निर्माता आनंद कुमार गुप्ता व इमरान खान हैं, कथा एवं गीत जीतेन्द्र यादव का, संगीत शशिकांत-सनी का, कैमरा नीतू इक़बाल सिंह का, नृत्य जोजो खान व कनु मुख़र्जी का और संपादन राजेंद्र महापात्रा का। इसरार अहमद ने फिल्म का वर्ल्डवाइड वितरण स्क्रीन शार्ट मीडिया एंड एंटरटेनमेंट ग्रुप के अंतर्गत किया है, प्रचार व्यवस्था फॉर्चून लाइफलाइन के शब्बीर शेख द्वारा की गयी है, व इसका संगीत शहाब अलाहाबादी ने येलो एंड रेड कंपनी के अंतर्गत रिलीज किया है।

Randeep Hooda masters the French accent and diction in a mere 6 months for Main Aur Charles!!

The actor takes guidance under an expert Alliance Francaise teacher

 Maverick actor Randeep Hooda who is all set to showcase his acting chops in one of the most anticipated biopics releasing this year, MAIN AUR CHARLES, reportedly went miles to perfect his look and voice.

According to facts, the character that Randeep is playing spent most of his time in France, imprisoned as well there due to which he spoke with a heavy French accent and became well versed in French, using that language as his first language. To authentically portray the serial killer, Randeep Hooda trained for six months under the guidance of an expert Alliance Francaise teacher in accent and diction lessons. He made it a point to speak in the French accent even during non shoot hours and practiced it day and night to sound like he was native French!

Says a source from the sets, “Randeep went about learning French like a perfectionist, and by the end he was so well versed in the language that one of the managers where we shot the scenes, actually thought he was a French national! In fact even while dubbing, the French expert was constantly by Randeep’s side while he dubbed his own dialogues.”

Well, we can’t wait to see this unusual biopic as it releases on 30^th October! 

Wave Cinemas Ponty Chadha presents, A Cynozure Networkz Production, Produced by Raju Chadha, Amit Kapoor and Vikram Khakhar, Written and Directed by Prawaal Raman, Main aur Charles is all set to release on 30^th October 2015!!

The cast of AIG experienced the Big Boss house.

AIG is a film about 7 girls who got together after many years for a friends bachelorette in Goa. 

Before they started shooting for the film the director, Pan Nalin wanted to ensure the girls get along with each other so that their camaraderie translates effortlessly on-screen. He also wanted them to be focused in bringing their characters to life.

As part of prep the production got all the girls together under a roof where they conducted workshops, script reading, singing, dress trails, cooking, yoga, meditation etc..

They all stayed under one roof for 40 days as part of prep as Pan Nalin wanted things to be improvised rather than sticking to a bound script.

While it was fun, it was also difficult. The girls got a sense of how the big boss house works.

Draft quote:

Says Pan Nalin "It actually did not occur to me till someone pointed out during a discussion that this is like the Big Boss house. I guess, in many ways it was like one. In hindsight I feel it was a great decision though to put them together in one house. They all bonded differently and equations came into play. Further they were able to work on their inter-personal relationships and enhance the character's believability."

Tulsi-Khushali hit the high notes with Mainu Ishq Da Lagaya Rog!

The timeless classic recreated as a modern-day fairytale of love and longing releases today.

The much-awaited special music video recreating the 90s iconic romantic number ‘Mainu Ishq da Lagaya Rog’ from Aamir Khan-starrer Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin is released today. Featuring the internationally acclaimed designer Khushali Kumar, the song’s new version has been sung beautifully by Khushali’s sister and voice of many Bollywood actresses Tulsi Kumar, whose romantic rendition with stylishly modern tone and texture has taken the song into a new dimension where it has evolved with a whole new face but with the same soul. Shot aesthetically with a rich backdrop, the concept has been visualized by Khushali who is also making her debut in front of the camera with this video in which the timeless classic number has been given a new twist in a modern-day fairy tale avatar.

The special music video seeped in romanticism is an ode of the siblings – Tulsi and Khushali - to their father, the music mogul Shri Gulshan Kumar, as the song happens to be one of his most favourite numbers. According to them, the song doesn’t just bring back a feeling of nostalgia, but also many emotions that are attached with the original song and their father’s passionate nature and dedication towards perusing perfection.
Wanting the video to be a tribute to the ageless cinematic piece too, the trio wanted it to have all the ingredients which made the film so spicy. The video has been shot like a short film, depicting a mystical story of girl who on a special night is busy in professional aspirations, and for a moment in the time goes on a journey, deep into her dreams riding her memories into a golden celestial world sailing through various emotions of falling in love and finally coming back to reality.

Directed by John Romeo, the music has been recreated by Arko.

ASUS Brings The Power of Zen at Your Fingertips

Announces the Availability of ZenPad in India

India: After having launched the ZenPad amongst much fanfare at Zen Festival in August, ASUS today announced the availability of ZenPad in India. Sold in three variants – ZenPad 8.0, ZenPad 7.0 and ZenPad C 7.0, customers will be able to purchase them at ASUS exclusive stores and on Flipkart. ZenPad 7.0 will be available immediately and ZenPad 8.0 and ZenPad C 7.0 will be available from October end. The announcement comes close on the heels of ASUS’ decision to manufacture its smartphones, Zenfone 2 Laser and ZenFone Go in India, and strengthens the brand’s portfolio of smart devices in the country.

ZenPad 8.0: With a display size of 20.3 centimetres, ZenPad 8.0 comes with a Qualcomm MSM8929 64-bit Octa Core Processor and 16GB in-built memory. The device has an 8 MP auto-focus main camera that is armed with features like larger aperture, pixel master camera for brighter photos, zero shutter lag and manual mode support, and a 2 MP front camera with 140 degree selfie panorama. Available in two colours - Obsidian Black and Aurora Metallic, ZenPad 8.0 is priced at INR 17,999 with audio cover and INR 14,999 without audio cover.

ZenPad 7.0: It has a display size of 17.7 centimetres and includes an Intel Atom x3-C3230 Quad Core Processor. Other features of ZenPad 7.0 include an internal memory of 16GB, an 8 MP main camera with auto-focus, manual mode, IR filter and a 2 MP front camera. Priced at INR 14,999 with audio cover and INR 11,999 without audio cover, ZenPad 7.0 is available in two colors as well - Obsidian Black, Aurora Metallic.

ZenPad C 7.0: The product has the same display size as ZenPad 7.0 and carries an Intel 64-bit x3-C3230 Quad-core Processor. The device has a 5 MP main camera and a 0.3 MP front camera. ZenPad C 7.0 comes in three colors - Obsidian Black, Glamour Red, Aurora Metallic and is available for INR 8,999.

All ZenPad variants operate on Android v5.0 (Lollipop), offer IPS display upto 178 degrees viewing angle and come equipped with Zen Motion support Touch gesture providing a superior experience. Users also get 5GB ASUS Web Storage space for life with an additional 11GB for the first year and 100GB of Google Drive space for two years.

About ASUS

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Do You Have The Talent To Be A STAR?

BHARAT PUNARNIRMAN which is aimed at Rebuilding The Future Of India is a campaign focussed to provide Employment In Theatre and Films. Today in India the biggest problem is Unemployment and we are focussing to address this issue in the Entertainment Industry as there are lakhs of aspiring actors, singers, writers, dancers, music composers, art directors and other technicians who are talented but don’t get a platform. Hollywood & Bollywood filmmaker, Nandita Singgha better known as Michelle has taken a pledge to genuinely give a chance to the deserving talent in an initiative which is coined as “BHARAT PUNARNIRMAN”and through this concept she had even selected one of the lead actors of RED, Sanjay Maurya who after being signed for RED was selected as Hero for many more films thereafter. Nandita Singgha's RED Movie Teaser which was released worldwide this Gandhi Jayanti is a Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi Philosophy Through Crime Journalism. It was during the making of this movie that Nandita realised that there is enormous talent which is untapped in various parts of India who can get a chance in her movies. She even wants to revive old traditional street plays also known as “Nukkad Natak” which is a part of our traditional heritage as it can provide employment to various people in the villages and smaller cities thus addressing the unemployment issue of India in the Media & Entertainment Industry. This can be source of livelihood for the unemployed who are talented in street plays and folk theatre and the most talented actors and other crew who can even get a golden chance in her Hollywood, Bollywood and Regional movies.

BHARAT PUNARNIRMAN is an Initiative conceptualised by Nandita Singgha who firmly believes in discovering the real talent of India from Tier II Cities, Tier III Cities, Tier IV Towns and all villages of India at the grass root level. This will even be the first initiative across the length and breadth of India in making a social issue reach out to more people in villages related to their livelihood, hygiene, family planning, female foeticide, casteism, dowry, black magic,diseases to name a few. She believes that we have to provide a means of employment to youth who are going directionless and are unemployed even after having a degree. We have seen many gifted actors in Hindi films who are have made it big now but had to struggle for more than 10 years just to get noticed and land a meaty role in Bollywood .We will make the journey simpler by giving them a chance in street plays and if they are very good then even in our multiple films so they don’t have to struggle for so many years.
She can provide a platform for all the talented actors and people working in various media fields who are above 18 years and have them on payroll on a monthly salary basis and her team  will even organise workshops to enhance their skills.

So parents if your child is just a Teenager in School and you want him to make a career in Films and Entertainment GET CONNECTED is the answer. The best part is if your child has the talent in any field related to Acting, Singing, Dancing, Music, Art, Writing etc. then your worries end here as  there are no middlemen or agents in between your child’s Talent and the gate to Stardom. So what are you waiting for Let’s GET CONNECTED and maybe your child is the Next Star in the making that the World is waiting for!

In order to Pratice what we Preach we are launching both our Websites today for BHARAT PUNARNIRMAN  and GET CONNECTED.The Websites are:

www.bharatpunarnirman.com and www.getconnectedindia.com  

For GET CONNECTED Programme there is also a Mobile App available.      

DRISHYAM-SUNDANCE SCREENWRITERS LAB, 2016 CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THEIR SECOND EDITION

Mumbai, October 12, 2015: Drishyam Films, in partnership with the Sundance Institute, USA, is organising the Drishyam-Sundance Screenwriters Lab 2016 to be held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan in March, 2016.

The Lab is inviting applications as a part of its Open Submission Process. The deadline for submission of scripts is November 10, 2015.

The Lab is for filmmakers making their first or second narrative feature; co-writers, writer/directors, or writer/director teams are encouraged to send in their scripts, which should be independent in terms of story and spirit and also in terms of budget.

The Drishyam-Sundance Screenwriters Lab will provide an opportunity for writers to develop their work under the guidance of accomplished international advisors in an environment that encourages intelligent storytelling with a global scope.

In order to apply, filmmakers must submit a complete draft of a screenplay as well as supporting materials (cover letter, artistic statement, bio, synopsis of project, and directing sample if applicable).  Interest and inquiries should be directed to drishyamsundancelab@sundance.org and a detailed step-by-step process can be followed from http://applications4.sundance.org/res/p/drishyam/. 

Taking forward the immense success of Drishyam’s first collaboration with the Sundance Screenwriters Lab in Goa earlier this year, the second edition is to take place in Jodhpur next year. A beautiful heritage city in Rajasthan, Jodhpur is a significant distance away from Mumbai for a diverse group of aspiring and emerging writers and mentors to have a refreshing and productive exchange. 

  

Manish Mundra, Founder -- Drishyam Films, says, "The Drishyam-Sundance Screenwriters Lab is a concrete step towards making content-driven cinema sustainable in a highly competitive environment. While announcing the lab's second edition, we are proud to add that its results are already bearing fruit. Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam's script, The Sweet Requiem, selected for the Asian Project Market at Busan International Film Festival was originally discovered and mentored at the first Drishyam-Sundance Lab. It is also a part of NFDC’s upcoming Co-Production Market at Film Bazaar, to be held in November 2015, along with Raj Rishi More’s Pirates, another Drishyam-Sundance Lab project."

"Drishyam Films is now producing Unknown Faces, a script by Atanu Mukherjee which was a finalist at the last Lab. Hence, keeping it mind the large number of high-quality scripts that we receive for consideration, we have also decided to use the Lab as a filter to shortlist a few projects for our future productions. We are looking for extensively researched scripts, with powerful stories and compelling characters, irrespective of the genre, language or format." 

Paul Federbush, International Director, Feature Film Program, Sundance Film Festival, says -- "We are excited to bring the Drishyam-Sundance Screenwriters Lab to a new location in Jodphur, and thrilled to be working with Manish Mundra and the Drishyam team, who have a proven interest in supporting an exciting new generation of independent cinema in India.  This partnership allows Sundance Institute to continue developing creative voices and inspired stories in India."

More information to follow in the January press release.

About Sundance Institute

Sundance Institute is a global nonprofit organization founded by Robert Redford in 1981.Through its artistic development programs for directors, screenwriters, producers, composers and playwrights, the Institute seeks to discover and support independent film and theatre artists from the United States and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their new work. The Institute promotes independent storytelling to inform, inspire, and unite diverse populations around the globe.

Internationally recognized for its annual Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Institute has nurtured such projects as Born into Brothels, Trouble the Water, Son of Babylon, Amreeka, An Inconvenient Truth, Spring Awakening, I Am My Own Wife, Light in the Piazza and Angels in America.