लंदन इंडियन फिल्म फेस्टिवल में ३१ अक्टूबर फिल्म ने बटोरी वाहवाही

फिल्म 31st ऑक्टोबर की स्टारकास्ट सोहा अली खान, वीरदास , फिल्म के राइटर प्रोडूसर सचदेव और डायरेक्टर शिवाजी लोटन पाटिल इन दिनों लंदन फिल्म फेस्टिवल के लिए लंदन  में मौजूद  है और गर्व को  बात यह की इस फिल्म को वहां पर बहुत अच्छा रेस्पॉन्स मिल रहा है, लोग इस फिल्म की जमकर तारीफ कर रहे हैं 

यह फिल्म  ३१ अक्टूबर १९८४ की जब दो सिख बॉडीगुर्द ने मिलकर इंदिरा गांधी की हत्या कर दिया था जिसने पूरा पोलिटिकल सेनारिओ को ही हिलाकर रख दिया और जिसकी वजह से लोगो का नजरिया एक विशेष समुदाय के लिए पूरी तरह से बदल गया . वास्तविक जीवन पर आधारित इस फिल्म माध्यम से  लोगो को तांत्रिक चालाकियों के  और उस दिन दिल्ली के लोगो ने क्या देखा यह दर्शाया है, इस फिल्म को लंदन इंडियन फिल्म फेस्टिवल में  स्पेशल स्क्रिीनिंग  के लिए  चुना गया. 

फिल्म की अच्छी प्रतिक्रिया के बाद अभिनेता वीर दास का कहना है की " वहां पर मेरा अनुभव बहुत ही बेहतरीन रहा,  समारोह में लोगो से बातचीत के दौरान मैंने लोगो को बताया की मैं इस तरह के समारोह में जल्दी हिस्सा नहीं लेता लेकिन ३१ अक्टूबर एक ऐसी फिल्म है जिसे लंदन इंडियन फिल्म फेस्टिवल जैसे प्लेटफार्म पर दिखाना फिल्म के लिए ज़रूरी है, यह फिल्म एक साधारण परिवार की कहानी है , यह कहानी है की किस तरह आप अपने परिवार को बचने के लिए हर मुमकिन कोशिश करते हैं 

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31^st October receives standing ovation at the London Indian Film Festival

Writer-producer Harry Sachdeva’s 31^st October starring Soha Ali Khan and Vir Das, screened at the prestigious Picture House Central received standing ovation at the London Indian Film Festival.

The team of 31^st October was in London including Vir Das, Harry Sachdeva and director Shivaji Lotan Patil, all of whom feel elated at the response the film received.

The Vir Das-Soha Ali Khan starrer 31st October is the first mainstream film set on the backdrop of 1984, based on a true life story of a Sikh family stuck in Delhi on the day of 31st October, the day Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated, is an official selection for the screening at the London Indian Film Festival.

After the overwhelming response the film received in London, Vir commented, “The experience was great. During my interactions with the people at the festival, I informed them that I’m not normally a person you will see at film festivals because of the kind of films I do but 31st October being my first drama needs to be showcased at a platform like London Indian Film Festival. The movie is a simple story of a family set at the backdrop of a big day in history. It’s a simple story about how you try to save your family and do everything required to save them.

Produced by Magical Dreams Productions Pvt Ltd and Harry Sachdeva and directed by Shivaji Lotan Patil, 31st October stars Soha Ali Khan and Vir Das in the lead roles along with Dayashankar Pandey, Vineet Sharma, Deep Raj Rana, Raj Saluja, Nagesh Bhosle and Sezal Sharma.

screening of Masaan

Cannes winning Masaan with Richa Chadha, Neeraj Ghaywan, Vicky Kaushal and Shweta Tripathi in Kolkata for the promotion of their film. 

- Arpita Sen was spotted at the screening of Masaan

Kolkata, July 20, 2015: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Award winning directorial debut ‘Masaan’ starring Richa Chadha, Sanjay Mishra and newcomers Vicky Kaushal and Shweta Tripathi has created a lot of buzz and generated curiosity among the Indian audience post it's win at Cannes.

The star-cast of the film Richa Chadha, Shweta and Vicky along with director Neeraj Ghaywan were seen at the My Aqua, Kolkata promoting their film. Also spotted were well known filmmakers and actors of Bengali cinema viz., Aparna Sen and Arindram Sil during the screening of the film at South City Mall.

Masaan is all set to hit the screens in Indian on July 25, 2015.

The film, which has received international acclaim and honor has been produced by Manish Mundra (Drishyam Films), Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane & Anurag Kashyap (Phantom Films), Melita Toscan du Plantier & Marie-Jeanne Pascal (Macassar Productions) and Guneet Monga & Shaan Vyas (Sikhya Entertainment).

Synopsis:

Four lives intersect along the Ganges: a low-caste boy falling hopelessly in love, a daughter ridden with guilt of a sexual encounter ending in a tragedy, a hapless father with fading morality, and a spirited child yearning for a family, long to escape the moral constructs of a small-town. 

Festivals & Awards for MASAAN:

Winner of two prestigious awards at Cannes Film Festival, 2015

· FIPRESCI prize, International Jury of Film Critics prize for the Un Certain Regard section

· Promising Future prize in the Un Certain Regard section

MIKA SINGH: A MAN OF HIS WORDS

As promised Mika’s foundation Divine Touch to sponsor The Voice: India contestant’s education

Mumbai, July 2015: During the Blind Audition rounds of Endemol Shine India’s ultimate singing talent hunt ‘The Voice: India’, the coaches had wooed and bribed the contestants in various ways to persuade them to join their team. Sanjana Bhola, a 16 year old popular jagrata singer who performed "Chhap Tilak" was one such contestant that coaches Mika Singh, Sunidhi & Himesh wanted on their team.

All the coaches as is norm tried persuading her in many ways to get her to join their team, but Mika Singh was so impressed with Sanjana’s singing talent and voice quality that he announced then and there that his foundation Divine Touch would sponsor her education irrespective of which coach she selects or how far she goes in the competition. Though the young talent ultimately chose Himesh Reshammiya as her coach, the magnanimous Mika Singh kept his promise and his foundation handed over the letter of sponsorship to Sanjana. The young talented singer was pleasantly surprised and very touched by this kind gesture and sincerely thanked Mika Singh & his foundation.

Mika however is not the only coach that has kept a promise made during the blinds, Himesh Reshammiya too had promised a contestant Sachet Tandon that he would gift his golden shoes to him if he would join his team. Himesh later gifted his golden shoes to Sachet during the coaching session which he wore during the battle round. Sachet considers those shoes as his lucky charm as he won the battle round against fellow contestant Sayan.

To catch such more interesting moments tune-in into The Voice: India on &TV everySaturday & Sunday at 9 pm.

NANDITA SINGGHA -------INDIA'S FIRST WOMAN FILMMAKER TO DIRECT AN INTERNATIONAL FILM ON INDIAN CRIME JOURNALISM

 

   Nandita Singgha is presently writing,producing and even directing four films with journalistic background. The films are 1: MID-DEY 2:J RETURNS 3: MEGA CORP and 4: RED. She has already shot 35% of the first two films MID-DEY and J. RETURNS in Delhi. Excerpts from a brief chat with Nandita Singgha at her posh office in Saki Naka,Mumbai by Mohan Ayyer.

 

How did the idea of making films with journalistic background come to you ?

The broad daylight murder of J. Dey was the most shocking thing to happen. I just started probing the life of a journalist. I found that the pen of the journalist is the mist powerful. He or she who is a journalist can easily come out with a story without any fear. When you compare a journalist with a lawyer or a policeman, we find that the journalist is doing far better service to mankind.A lawyer can lie . A policeman can file an FIR which can turn out to be fabricated too. But the journalist will write his story after his own true research and then the whole society reads it and applauds it too. Here was J. Dey who was writing a book on FIVE GANGSTERS and he paid his price to the bullet . That means a real journalist's life is totally insecure. I am also fighting for the rights for journalists. There is no pension scheme for journalists. Why ? Half of the courses in journalism in India have closed their shops as they say Journalism is not a paying job. I found the journalists very hardworking who write and have no regular duty hours. They even come late night to their house as they have to complete a dead line for their stories. If so much hard work a journalist can do the why is the Government not helping them to get them benefits. The same journalists have made Modi jee the Prime Minister, Kejriwal the CM of Delhi, made Anna Hazare a national Hero and all the actors owe their stardom to journalists. It is now pay back time. In my own humble way , I am glorifying and highlighting the life of a journalist and that too with the eye of a lady journalist from U.K. who is shocked to see the life and times of an Indian journalist.I am the first woman filmmaker to direct an international film on Indian crime journalism.

 

You come from a corporate world and you have seen the rise and rise of corporates who have taken over the media in a big way . Comments.

Yes, today corporates have understood the strength of the media and are investing in a big way. The good old days of aristrocatic journalism is also coming back. Some of my old friends have been great editors too. I was a child when I had met Khushwant Singh several times. I was only 13 years old when I first won a debate  and won a prize of 30,000 US dollars in Durban. Two American companies Motorolla and  3 M gave me traininjg in technology and I brought the first video conferencing in the Asia-Pacific region. I even got several international awards for years together. I then branched out to advertisement shorts and have already made more than 450 advt. shorts for the digital world. Today, I have over 20 offices world wide and have more than 8,000 employees working for my company TOTAL PRESENTATION DEVICES LIMITED.

It is easy for the corporates to operate in a regularised manner. hence the corporates are making their own killing in the Bollywood film industry too.

 

Coming back to your filmmaking journey, how has been the experience so far ?

I have already made eleven films in South in all the languages i.e. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. I have even directed a Bollywood film in 2007. I was always passionate in my work and I found that technically we are now very superior, almost every big director is making good cinema but only a handful of them are really concentrating in the content of the film. I liked the way A.R..Murugudoss makes his films. He is more focussed towards the content and knows to thrill the audiences with good stories which caters to all age groups. I appreciate his style of filmmaking. Also, I adore the style of Rakeysh Om Prakash and Rajkumar Hirani. Even I will want to be known as a sensitive filmmaker who makes meaningful films with a purpose and also which has youth appeal. I have taken 37 characters who are all journalists in MID-DEY and J. RETURNS. Most of them are from NSD. It will be  a hardcore commercial film too with music, songs, fights etc.

You have announced your foray into Marathi and Gujarati films too. Comments.

Refgional Cinema in India must also get international recognition. I am already making international films and I will surely make Marathi and Gujarati films in a big way and these films have have international standards too. I am already making RED in Gujarati language.

Since J.RETURNS is a prequel to MID-DEY, then you can easily release J.RETURNS before MID-DEY . Comments.

Aapne ekdum sahee pakdein hain !. I am going to complete the balance 65% shooting of J.RETURNS and then I will be releasing MID-DEY. Since the characters are same in both the films, I can easily shoot bot the films simultaneously which I have been doing and I am also very impressed with the super success of BAHUBALI. I am also planning one such huge costume drama but to be made in Hollywood for the Overseas markets.I can easily dub the film in Hindi and will be releasing for Indian markets which internationally is only 2 % of the total world business of a single film.

Priyanka Chopra's surprise birthday party

Though Priyanka Chopra was to have a working birthday this year, the star was shocked and overwhelmed to find a room full of surprise guests waiting to bring her birthday in.

Priyanka's surprise birthday party that was organized by her mother Madhu Chopra and brother Siddharth Chopra was held at a plush Juhu apartment and turned out to be a completely star studded affair.

While Priyanka was shooting for magnum opus Bajirao Mastani , her mother requested filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to leave her early to celebrate her birthday amongst family and friends before she leaves to the States for her Quantico commitments.

From the flowers,the  music ,to Priyanka's favorite Thai and Indian cuisine,Madhu Chopra looked after everything and ensured her guests were well looked after.

A special cake was baked by Shrishti Arya's sister Tania Behl ,who whipped up Peecee's favorite desserts. The music played at the console ranged from house, international pop to Bollywood music.

Among the guests present were Kangana Ranaut, who was the first to arrive, Ranveer Singh ,who danced till the wee hours of the morning and charmed all the ladies present, Arjun Kapoor who despite being unwell made it for the party and cousin Parineeti Chopra who spread the cheer.

Some of the country's biggest filmmakers too made their present felt from Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Vikas Balh, Ashitosh Gowarikar and wife Sunita,Riteish Sidhwani and wife Dolly Sidhwani,Anurag Kashyap,Madhur Bhandarkar, Ali Abbas Zafar, Ronnie Screwalla ,close friends Goldie Behl and Shrishti Behl, Sameer Arya,Bhushan Kumar and wife Divya Kumar, Sunil and Krishika Lulla.

Others who attended included Ritiesh Deshmukh and Genelia , Arpita Khan and Ayush,Mubina Rattonsey, Mushtaq Sheikh,Rahul Bose among others .Deepika Padukone was missed at the party, the actress,however was shooting in London but sent Peecee her wishes.

Imran & Kangana stay at a Hostel in pune

Nikhil Adhavni’s Katti Batti is definitely creating immense buzz around it recently released trailer. The film, which is based on the concept of Live In relationship is hugely tracking amongst the youth.

However, what many don’t know is the during the shoot of the film, the cast has had some crazy experiences! One of which is, Imran & Kangana actually stayed at a co-hostel while the shoot of the film was on.

The cast and crew who were shooting in Pune at a college named Flames, also had a hostel in the campus. In fact, this is the first movie that the college authorities even allowed to shoot at their campus. Eventually

Imran & Kangana even decided to stay at the same hostel with other college students. The entire experience was definitely different for both actors and they even enjoyed the stay unlike being put up at a hotel. This exercise even helped both the actors to get more close to their on screen characters.

The film has also released special promos featuring Imran & Kanagana which is being hugely liked by the audiences and is being widely circulated across social media platforms.

Spokesperson confirms the news and adds, "The cast stayed at the hotel for almost 4 months while the film was being shot, it was one of an experience"

Maddy and Payal on a long drive

RANBIR -KAT SEAL THEIR PROMISE OF LOVE WITH PLATINUM

The grapevine is buzzing across Bollywood with rumours of the current “IT” Couple Ranbir Kapoor & Katrina Kaif, who have recently sealed their bond of love with a platinum ring by Van Cleef & Arpel. Platinum rings are a popular choice amidst celebrity stars across the world, from Superstar George Clooney to sexy sirens Jessica Biel, Drew Barrymore, all choose this eternal metal to solemnise their relationship.

For centuries, lovers have chosen platinum as an everlasting expression of their love. The eternal nature of the metal and the natural white colour of platinum enhances the sparkle of the diamond. Platinum’s strength and durability makes it the most secure setting for diamonds and gemstones. Precious platinum’s beauty withstands the test of times, making it more than a just a simple ornament. It is a statement of an emotional commitment in a rare metal that symbolises the love of a lifetime.

Here are some spectacular Van Cleef & Arpel Platinum rings that will make any girls, dream proposal come true!!!

Whats next on Shraddha Kapoor's wishlist?

Shraddha Kapoor who has stormed the box office with 4 back to back hits, desires for more. The actress is keen to work with film-makers like Rajkumar Hirani, Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra.

Shraddha Kapoor has delivered quite a few hits in the past couple of years — Aashiqui 2 (2013), Ek Villain (2014) and Haider (2014) and the most recent ABCD 2,has a long list of people she would like to work with in the coming years.

“I would like to catch the eye of film-makers like Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar. I also really want to work with Hrithik Roshan, all the three Khans (Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir) and Ranbir Kapoor,” she says.

Shraddha’s recent release, also set the cash registers ringing at the box office.

At the film's success party organised for it's cast and crew, the actress was spotted having a great time with one and all. 

Ask her if she is still in touch with the rest of the team members, who she often called her “family” during the film’s promotions, and the actor says, “I’m in touch with pretty much all of them. We’re always messaging each other, and I don’t think it will stop. I think we’ve formed a friendship that will go a long way.”

The Kapoor girl believes in nurturing existing relations and currently desires to build a few more.

Pro Kabaddi League Hindi and Marathi songs composed and sung by Mr Amitabh Bachchan!!

A mellifluous edgy and foot tapping collection of promotional songs have been composed and sung by Mr Bachchan ahead of the Pro Kabaddi Season!!

Amitabh Bachchan has lent his baritone voice for four promotional songs "Le Panga" for the upcoming Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League Season Two, in Hindi and Marathi languages, and his son Abhishek owns Jaipur Pink Panthers. He has composed two of them himself!!

The original two songs have been written by Piyush Pandey the iconic Advertising Guru and recorded at music director Aadesh Srivastav’s studio, The other two are Mr Bachchan's own compositions in both languages!! He has sung all four of them.

Well, is there nothing that the eternal megastar cannot do!! Catch the famous baritone voice as Mr Amitabh Bachchan's voice in Hindi and Marathi sings about Kabaddi!!

J RETURNS (Bilingual)- Bollywood(Hindi) and Hollywood(English)Movie to release before MID-DEY

J Returns Directed and Produced by Nandita Singgha is focussed on Indian Journalism. Regarding the shoot,35 percent of J Returns movie has been shot in Delhi and all the technical crew including the First Assistant Director  and Chief Assistant Director are from UK. Since it's an International movie, a Top Young Hollywood actress is in consideration who will star both in J RETURNS and MIDDEY. The remaining major part of the shoot will cover various parts of INDIA such as Chennai, Mumbai, Punjab , Kolkata along with UK , GERMANY & MACAU . The Indian A grade actors are in the process of being finalised along with a few supporting actors . Nandita Singgha is Director and Producer of both movies along with a known production house of US and UK. She wants to showcase the greatness of Indian journalism at an international platform since Indian Journalists are unparalleled and they persevere to make things happen ! Regarding her TEAM Nandita says " I have full confidence in the Production House and the Cast and Crew and they will deliver their best . I want my Team to be  known more than me and Together we shall achieve our goals."
Nandita Singgha s team is a global conglomerate which works with certain Vision and Mission and they have many offices worldwide and have full confidence in their Youth Voice worldwide, Nandita Singgha.

MSLGROUP, the Only PR network to be featured back to back in India’s Best Companies to Work

Ranks 5th in the Professional Services category

India, July 17, 2015 – MSLGROUP, the strategic communications and engagement consultancy of Publicis Groupe and the largest brand and reputation advisory network in Asia and Europe, has for the second year running been included in the prestigious Great Place To Work® Institute’s and The Economic Times’ annual Best Workplaces List – India’s Best Companies to Work For. Ranked No.5, in the professional services category, MSLGROUP is the only PR network in India to be bestowed with this honour.

In its 12th year, India’s Best Companies to Work For is part of the world’s largest and most respected study of workplace excellence and people management practices. Trust is lauded as the defining principle of great workplaces and this year’s study attracted participation from 700 organisations spanning 20 industries.

                   

Amit Misra, Managing Director, MSLGROUP in India said, "It's a great privilege to be featured in the Great Places to Work For list two years in a row. We pride ourselves on being a company that has a flexible structure that combined with our global scale helps our people learn and grow. At MSLGROUP we are innovators, and we are commited to giving our colleagues an enviroment to harness their entreprenurial spirit.”

Prasenjit Bhattacharya, CEO, Great Place To Work® Institute added,"MSLGROUP is the only PR firm to have been featured in the best workplaces list this year. The organization is not just creating a great workplace culture for their employees but is also emerging as a role model for others in the industry. The commitment of their leaders towards creating and sustaining a great workplace culture reinforces the fact that more and more leaders are acknowledging the relationship between workplace culture and business performance.”

MSLGROUP in India draws and builds on MSLGROUP in Asia’s impactful Learning & People Deveopment Programmes including the Asia Mobility Experience; Executives, Directors and Managers Development Programme for leadership development and Strategic Skills Development Roadshow to support employees’ evolution as next generation communications professionals.

Sushma Rana, Talent Director, MSLGROUP in India said,  “Our unique in-house training programmes partnered with a collaborative environment inspires our people to excel. Underpinning this is a focus on a honest and transparent company culture and an innovative working environment that encourages ownership and learning from mistakes.”

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About  Great Place to Work® Institute

Great Place to Work® Institute is a global research, consulting and training firm that helps organisations identify, create and sustain great workplaces through the development of high-trust workplace cultures. GPTW serve businesses, non-profits and government agencies in 45 countries on all six continents.

GPTW’s clients are those companies and organisations that wish to maintain Best Company environments, those that are ready to dramatically improve the culture within their workplaces, and those in between the two. The institite knows that organisations that build trust and create a rewarding cycle of personal contribution and appreciation create workplace cultures that deliver outstanding business performance.

About MSLGROUP in India

MSLGROUP is India’s leading strategic communications and engagement company. We are trusted advisors and storytellers for the conversation age to 200+ clients, offering integrated communications services, through five distinct brands: MSLGROUP, 20:20 MSL, MSLGROUP SOCIAL HIVE, MSLGROUP CREATIVE+ and PUBLICIS CONSULTANTS and CNC MSLGROUP. MSLGROUP in India, combined, includes 10 offices in 8 key cities, 450+ professionals and an activation network reaching an additional 125 Indian

cities. Our extensive network, backed by our expertise, covers 8 specialty practice areas. Our thorough understanding of these areas, has translated into a proven track record of helping our clients engage with their audiences, 24x7.

About MSLGROUP in Asia

For 25 years, MSLGROUP has counselled global, regional and local clients in Asia, helping them establish, protect and expand their businesses and brands across this fast-growing region. Today, communications and engagement consultancy MSLGROUP has the largest PR, social media and events teams in Greater China (12 offices and 700+ professionals) and India (12 offices and 550+ professionals) and is actively working to lead the development of the industry with the regular publication of whitepapers/reports and innovative Learning & People Development programs to nurture talent. MSLGROUP in Asia includes 34 owned offices and over 1,500 colleagues in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Macau, Taipei, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Singapore, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. An activation network of colleagues reaches an additional 125 Indian and 100 Chinese cities and a strong affiliate partner network adds another 23 Asian cities to our reach. MSLGROUP in Asia is widely recognized as an industry leader and was awarded PR Agency Network of the Year for two consecutive years in 2012 and 2013 by Campaign Asia, as well as Asia Pacific Consultancy of the Year 2013 by the Holmes Report.

The MSLGROUP teams in Asia have also been recognized as leaders by multiple industry groups, including The Holmes Report’s China Consultancy of the Year (MSLGROUP China, 2012 & 2009), PR Agency of the Year by PRCA in India (2011), recognition as a top Event Agency at Marketing Magazine’s Agency of the Year for four consecutive years (Luminous Experiential MSLGROUP), Forbes China’s Innovative China SMEs (Genedigi MSLGROUP, 2012), Top PR Agency of the Year by CIPRA (Genedigi MSLGROUP, 2012), Taiwan Advertiser Association’s ‘Agency of the Year in Taiwan (2011). The teams have won more than 65 awards in the last two years.

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About MSLGROUP

MSLGROUP is Publicis Groupe’s strategic communications and engagement group, advisors in all aspects of communication strategy: from consumer PR to financial communications, from public affairs to reputation management and from crisis communications to experiential marketing and events. With more than 3,000 people across close to 100 offices worldwide, MSLGROUP is also the largest PR network in Europe, fast-growing China and India. The group offers strategic planning and counsel, insight-guided thinking and big, compelling ideas – followed by thorough execution.

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About Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40] is a global leader in marketing, communication, and business transformation. In a world marked by increased convergence and consumer empowerment, Publicis Groupe offers a full range of services and skills: digital, technology & consulting with Publicis.Sapient (SapientNitro, Sapient Global Markets, Sapient Government Services, Razorfish Global, DigitasLBi, Rosetta) - the world’s largest most forward-thinking digitally centered platform focused exclusively on digital transformation in an always-on world - as well as creative networks such as BBH, Leo Burnett, Publicis Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi, public affairs, corporate communications and events with MSLGROUP, ad tech solutions with VivaKi, media strategy, planning and buying through Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia, healthcare communications, with Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG), and finally, brand asset production with Prodigious. Present in 108 countries, the Groupe employs more than 76,000 professionals.

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Culture Machine celebrates ‘The Indian Muslim’

On the occasion of Eid Culture Machine- the Digital Video Entertainment Company will be releasing a video under their Being Indian Originals banner for all Indians out there. The video called ‘The Indian Muslim’ brings out the viewpoints of Muslims in India from various demographics, right from an Autowaala, a businessman, Marketing executives, children, college students etc. They were asked questions on the Muslim culture- the food, religion, misconceptions etc. The idea behind the video is to get a better understanding of the Muslim community in India, problems faced by them and what it means to be a Muslim in India. 

Habitually ostracized and often stereotyped, the average Indian Muslim might tell that walking in their shoes is easier said than done. But then incredible stories of friendship and love also emerge. With hearts as big as the bowls used for cooking copious amount of sumptuous biryani, the Indian Muslim’s compassionate side is often hidden from the rest of the country. With their biggest festival, Eid, just around the corner, the timing couldn’t be sweeter to learn about this beautiful community. And what’s better than hearing the people speak for themselves, emotions and experiences laid bare. This heart touching video by Culture Machine will surprise, enlighten and is bound to make you emotional.

The video will release on 17^th July under Culture Machine’s Being Indian Originals banner.

Badshah takes over Honey Singh in a recently conducted survey

"Play it loud as its Badshah in da house! "Says Karan Johar on DJ Waley Babu, Badshah’s new single

Badshah takes over Yo Yo Honey Singh in a recently conducted survey. Badshah’s songSaturday Saturday, Abhi toh party shuru hue hai races ahead of all 2015 party tracks. Cool, hip-hop with a catchy tune is what rapper Badshah’s new song “DJ Waley Babu”is all about. Known as the party song creator, Badshah’s music has now become synonymous with a must have song in Bollywood films.

Karan Johar who is known for great music in his films clearly loves the rappers sound as for the second time in his song, Chull, will be in a Dharma film. The earlier one being Saturday Saturday! 

The video of DJ Waley Babu features the stunning model-actress Natasa Stankovic, who is known for her stint at Bigg Boss 8.

Vipul Shah and Saif Ali Khan to do a romantic thriller.

Vipul Shah is all set to adapt the Hollywood romantic thriller ‘Before I Go To Sleep’ that is based on a book by the same name. Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth were the lead star cast for the Hollywood Film, but for the Indian version Saif Ali Khan has given his nod to be a part of the film that will be directed by Vipul Shah and presented by Bhushan Kumar.
Saif is keen on only doing good roles, which suit his potential as an actor. He had signed up for Sujoy Ghosh’s adaptation of ‘The Devotion Of Suspect X’, but the film has gotten pushed to next year. So Saif had time available, provided he got a good script. Vipul had the script, Bhushan had Saif signed for a film, and everything just fit into place. Confirming the news, Vipul said, "Saif is a great actor. He is versatile and while he has this lover boy quality, he can easily and comfortably also move into an intense part of the film." Vipul will return to direction the Saif starer and it also marks the first collaboration between the two. Vipul's production has already announced Force 2 and this would be his next.The film has been slated for a mid next year release and will go on floors this September.

Anushka’s NH 10 races ahead of Piku!

In a recently conducted poll on the ultimate favourite Bollywood flick for the first half of 2015, Anushka’s action packed thriller ‘NH 10’ paced way ahead of contemporaries like Piku, Tanu Weds Manu, Badlapur and ABCD 2.

NH 10, Anushka’s maiden project, won hands down with 41% votes followed by Piku and Tanu weds Manu Returns that garnered 20% and 18% votes respectively. The gorgeous actress not only got appreciated for the film but also for her powerful and gripping performance that left the critics and viewers wide eyed asking for more.

At a time when most Bollywood divas are experimenting with versatile roles on the silver screen, here’s to a diva who goes a notch higher by successfully venturing into new roles on and off screen as well.

Yami Gautam's omnipresence makes her every brands first choice.

Yami Gautam who is currently shooting for T-series’s next has become very popular in the brand space.

Yami, Known for her natural appealing beauty is a face that everyone can recollect almost instantly.

The actress who is the face of one of the biggest and massy fairness creams has beenomnipresent as the hoardings of the brand have been carried out nationally, making it one of the unusual hoarding campaigns performed by any brand!

According to the brand, research have resulted that the actress’s face is something that stays in for a longer span of time.

Building the Brands campaign banking on Yami's facial beauty has helped the brand to instill itself in the minds of many.

The fact that Yami has presence not only in the hearts of the masses due to her films, but also the minds due to her farfa and wide vcisibility makes her the first choice for A list Brands as an endorser.

Spokesperson confirms and adds, “It is a fact proven by research that was conducted by the brand.”

The actress’s average time span of face registration is wonderful and this has helped the brand just right!

Yami will soon be seen on celluloid in T-series’ next.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan to release in 50 countries.

Bjarangi Bhaijaan is set to touch hearts in approximately 50 countries outside India, and more than 700 screens.

From North African countries to the smallest towns in India, Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s upcoming film, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, will be distributed farfa and wide. Including the four major international markets — USA, UK, UAE and Australia having nearly 450 screens.

In totality, the film will be releasing in more than 5,000 screens, with approximately 4,500 prints in India and others overseas. 

Talking about how excited the industry is about the movie, trade expert Taran Adarsh says “Expectations from Bajrangi Bhaijaan are humongous, mainly because it is releasing on Eid, and brings back the combination of Salman Khan and Kabir Khan (director) after the successful film, Ek ThaT Tiger (2012). If the movie gets a wide release in India, as well as in the international markets, it only goes to prove that the film is piping hot among the audience, distributors and exhibitors”.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan will follow its tradition and release on Friday, July 17, in most of these countries, in some non-traditional markets such as Morocco, Tunisia, Korea, Taiwan and Poland, it will release at a later date.

Amar Butala, co-producer and COO, Salman Khan Films, says, “Bajrangi Bhaijaan is this year’s most awaited film, be it for the audiences, the distributors or exhibitors. This will be Salman’s widest release till date in India and in the overseas market. We are confident that the content of the film will not only be loved by his fans in India, but will also resonate with newer audiences across the 50-plus countries that the film will release in.”

Produced by Salman and Rockline Venkatesh, Bajrangi Bhaijaan also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in lead roles. The film will be distributed worldwide by Eros International, and is scheduled for release on Eid 2015.