Soha Ali Khan & Javed Jaffrey hosts the 42nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards

• Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal graces IGJA 2015
• 32 Nomination Awards & 5 Felicitation Award Winners
• Over 364 nominations – an increase of around 34% from last year

Jaipur, March 14, 2016: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented the ‘India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA)’ 2015, its first event for year 2016 that recognises and rewards star performers of the Indian gem and jewelery sector, in the presence of Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India at a glittering event in Jaipur’s Exhibition & Convention Centre. A total of 32 nomination awards and 5 felicitation awards were given away at GJEPC-IGJA 2015, which was hosted by actors Soha Ali Khan and Javed Jaffrey.  Lifetime achievement award was given to Dilipkumar V Lakhi of Lakhi Group.

Present on the occasion were Shri Rajpal Singh Shekhawat,  Hon'ble Urban Development and Housing Minister, Govt of Rajasthan., Shri Ramcharan Vohra (BJP MP, Jaipur), Shri Praveenshankar Pandya (Chairman, GJEPC), Shri Russell Mehta (Vice Chairman, GJEPC), Shri Kirit Bhansali (Convener IGJA, GJEPC), Shri Pramod Derewala (Rajasthan Region, Chairman,GJEPC), Smt. Nirupa Bhatt (Managing Director, GIA – India and  Middle East) and Shri Sabyasachi Ray (ED, GJEPC).

The GJEPC 42nd Annual Awards, exclusively open for GJEPC members, felicitated excellent and meritorious performances of gems and jewellery exporters, on the basis of their export performance, value additions, and investment on R&D among other parameters during the year 2015. A proprietary quantitative model developed by D&B, was used to shortlist the award winners, based primarily on computation of composite scores calculated by considering various financial and quantitative indicators. The final set of award winners was chosen by the esteemed jury.

Shri Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “The 42nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards recognised the best performers of 2015 and paid rich tributes to the industry’s movers and shakers. I am glad to announce that we have received a phenomenal response this year with over 364 nominations – an increase of around 34% from last year - from all across India. It was important to celebrate their performance as it came amidst a declining world economy. India has more than 3 million artisans and craftsmen who have taken it to a leadership position in the diamond business. We are ranked fourth in jewellery but aspire to take the top spot subject to favourable policies and the right stimulus. We are doing extremely well in fashion jewellery but need to learn more in terms of fine jewellery.  But the Industry is currently grappling with problems of demand slowdown in the global markets. That’s why we urge the government to reconsider the excise duty levied on the industry in the Budget”

He further added that the duty would create challenges of compliance for an industry, 75% of which are in the unorganized sector and also it will open up scope for harassment by the tax officials.

Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy, Govt. of India, said, “Firstly, I hail 50 golden years of India’s gems & jewellery industry. GJEPC’s 42nd IGJA have a message for the winners and aspirants who have to constantly work harder to strive for excellence. The gems and jewellery industry should engage the Government in dialogue and help it get rid of the malaise in administration to make the system more responsible and accountable. The industry should come up with suggestions to bring more integrity into the system and help realise the Prime Minister’s dream. We have to work in collaboration to create a corruption-free new business environment for the Gen-Next. Build bridges of trust with the policy makers and then it will be easier to get your demands met. Ease of business will come in only through a two-way process.”

Shri Rajpal Singh Shekhawat, Rajasthan State Minister - Urban Development and Housing Minister, said, “India’s gems and jewellery industry is a rare combination of export capital intensive and labour intensive, which plays a significant role in the country’s balance of payment. Rajasthan exports Rs. 5,000 crore of gems and jewellery. It is known for Kundan and Meena jewellery design styles as well as for precious stones such as Tanzanite. We are planning to unveil a diamond bourse in the State as part of our constant endeavour to make Rajasthan the best destination for investment.”  

Shri Kirit Bhansali, Convener – IGJA, GJEPC, said, “Last year was a very challenging one but our industry has coped up well as we have done so many times in the past. The gems and jewellery industry will soon become the topmost contributor to the nation’s economy. The Awards help us to experience and witness the passion, effort and dedication that entrepreneurs and enterprises have.”

GJEPC’s IGJA has become one of the foremost recognition platforms for the jewellery sector in India to encourage exports and award excellence in manufacturing, finance and innovation.  The jury members, who discussed, deliberated & eventually select the winners include: Smt. Nirupa Bhatt, Managing Director (India & ME), GIA, Shri Ajai Kumar, ex-CMD, Corporation Bank and Shri Pawan Bindal, Director, Dun & Bradstreet.

Salient features of IGJA 2015 include:

• Continuation of the introduction of small, medium large category in diamond & precious metal with an objective to encourage entrepreneurship at every level and recognize MSME sector
• Minimum number of application criteria to make the process more robust and ensure fair competition
• Minimum export criteria to bring in more clarity & transparency to nominees
• Awards to foreign buyers to recognize their contribution to Indian Gem & Jewellery Industry.
• Third party assessment – Appointment of D&B to ensure the selection process moves to the next level by an expert organization who will bring in more transparency & authenticity in the selection process of the awardees.
• Introduction of Jury process, representing from different fields to ensure judging on broader aspects at the time of finalizing the winners.
• On the basis of the response received last year, GJEPC has decided to continue with the 3 categories, namely Most Innovative Company, Most Socially Responsible Company, Best Women Entrepreneur

GJEPC’s India Gem & Jewellery Awards, remodeled in 2014, has gained recognition and popularity from across the country and the world. Besides recognizing the efforts of the exporters, the Council also honoured the top foreign buyers from across the globe, international trade associations and the banks financing the gems and jewellery players. In addition to the acknowledgment of their global standards, GJEPC awarded those who contribute to the overall benefit of the Indian gems and jewellery industry.

About The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council India (GJEPC India)

Set-up in 1966, the GJEPC has over the years effectively molded the scattered efforts of individual exporters to make the gem and jewellery sector a powerful engine driving India's export-led growth. This apex body of the gem & jewellery industry has played a significant role in the evolution of the Indian gem and jewellery industry to its present stature. GJEPC is continuously working towards creating a pool of artisans and designers trained to international standards so as to consolidate the Indian jewellery industry and establish it as a prominent global player in the jewellery segment.

With strength of 5200 members spread all over the country, the Council is primarily involved in introducing the Indian gem & jewellery products to the international market and promotes their exports. To achieve this, the Council provides market information to its members regarding foreign trade inquiries, trade and tariff regulations, rates of import duties, and information about jewellery fairs and exhibitions.

Press Contacts

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IGJA 2015 winner list
Industry Performance Award
Award Categories	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd place
Cut & Polished Diamonds (Highest Turnover)	Kiran Gems Pvt Ltd	Hari Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd	Laxmi Diamond Pvt Ltd
Cut & Polished Diamonds (Large)	Kiran Gems Pvt Ltd
Cut & Polished Diamonds (Medium)	Narola Gems
Cut & Polished Diamonds (Small)	Glow Star
Precious Metal Jewellery - Plain (Large)	PC Jeweller Ltd
Precious Metal Jewellery - Studded (large)	Renaissance Jewellery Ltd
Precious Metal Jewellery - Plain (Medium)	Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited
Precious Metal Jewellery - Studded (Medium)	H.K. Designs (India)
Precious Metal Jewellery - Plain & Studded (Small)	Vasupati Jewellers
Cut & Polished Colored Gemstones	RMC Gems India Limited	Friends International
Silver Jewellery	Vaibhav Global Limited	Derewala Industries
Costume Fashion Jewellery	Derewala Industries Ltd
Cut & Polished Synthetic Stones	Industrial Jewels Private Limited
Sales to Foreign Tourist	Silver & Art Palace
Apex Awards
Award Categories	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd place
Most Innovative Company	Lemon Technomist Pvt. Ltd/ Derewala Industries Ltd.	(joint winners)
Most Socially Responsible company	Laxmi Diamond Private Limited/ Vaibhav Global Ltd	(joint winners)
Exporter of the Year	Kiran Gems Pvt Ltd
Best in Gems & Jewellery E-Commerce	BODHI BRANDS PVT. LTD.
Special Recognition Awards
Award Categories	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd place
Women Entrepreneur of the Year	Kashi Jewellers/ Mine of Design	(joint winners)
Best Growing Company of the Year (Large)	Hari Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd
Best Growing Company of the Year (Medium)	Narola Gems
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year	Red Exim/ Shree Momai Krupa Jewellers	(joint winners)
Other Awards
Award Categories	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd place
Best Agency Supplying Gold	The Bank of Nova Scotia
Best Bank Financing the Industry (Highest Limits Sanctioned)	State Bank Of India	IndusInd Bank Limited
Best Bank Financing the Industry (Highest Number of Clients)	State Bank of India
Best Bank Financing the Industry (Highest Growth of Limits Sanctioned)	IndusInd Bank Limited
“Best Bank Financing the industry - Highest Finance Sanctioned (Exports)”	IndusInd Bank Limited
Importer of the Year	Kiran Exports Hong Kong ltd	RA Gem Centre Ltd
Clearing Agent/ Freight Forwarder of the Year	BVC Group
Felicitation Awards
Award Categories	Winner
Life time achievement	Mr. Dilipkumar V Lakhi

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Volvo introduces S60 Cross Country - a segment first luxury sedan #MadeForIndia

Introducing the New S60 Cross Country with 201mm Ground Clearance

Ex-Showroom Mumbai (without Octroi), INR 38.9 Lakhs

Mumbai, 11^th March 2016:You love sedans for the comfort they provide and for the opulence they exuberate, but how many times have you driven up the mountains in your sedan and your weekend getaway fun is short-lived because that stretch of dusty country roads your sedan couldn’t handle or you never thought of venturing into that one last extra mile where there is a dusty path to a mesmerising view? But there are times when it is pouring and the city roads flooded the most important thing that runs past your mind is – “If only my sedan had a higher ground clearance”

There are surprises around every corner of the road and one such pleasant surprise, is the Swedish Luxury S60 Cross Country. Yes the Sedan-Cross Country or the Cross Country–Sedan whichever way you look at it. Sporty sedan shape with typical S60 swooping roofline to subtle Cross Country design cues.

Tom von Bonsdorff, Managing Director, Volvo Auto India said“Nothing could be more appropriate for India than a Cross Country Sedan, yes the wait is finally over. Our customers want their cars to glide through the rough roads but had to compromise on the rear seat comfort of a sedan. Our latest launch, S60 Cross Country addresses both these in a unique blend of sporty ruggedness. We have included all the capability driven features standard offering a unique ‘All Weather, All Road’ experience.”

DESIGN

Adventurous edge

Delivering an involved and focused driving experience with rugged substance, this dynamic design brings a sporty, unconventional and adventurous edge to the sedan concept. The Cross Country honeycomb grille with the Ironmark emblazoned across radiates the Cross Country flavour of design. Thanks to the increased ride height that gives a reassuringly confident stance and wheel-arch embellishments further integrates the Cross Country look, dual exhaust tail pipes (integrated), a stylish 18” Nesoalloy and active bending lights are standard.The piano black deco on sides and rear view mirror casing adds to the Cross Country looks. Available in a choice of 5 exterior colours – Rich Java, Osmium Grey, Oynx Black, Crystal White and Bright Silver.

Refined interior

Scandinavian design is exemplified by beautiful, simple shapes and surfaces with any unnecessary clutter removed.  The attention to detail, the authentic materials - such as wood and leather - and the easy-to-use controls contribute to the in-command driving experience. The interior detailing includes a Piano Black deco option, leather gear knobs in the centre stack and a frameless inner rear-view mirror. The S60 Cross Country features a sport seats available in single or dual-tone leather with contrasting stitchingthat make a perfect addition to the in-command feel of a true driver's car.

  

CHASSIS & POWER TRAINS

The S60 Cross Country has a powerful Volvo All-Wheel Drive (AWD) diesel powertrain delivering 190hpand 420 Nm torque offering a no-compromise blend of efficiency and performance. The suspension front and rear are armed with hydraulic shock absorbers and stabilizer bars. The AWD comes standard with DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control and Advanced Stability Control. The Chassis is raised by 6.5cm as against the S60 which amounts to an SUV like ground clearance of 201mm.

A host of active safety features delivers peace of mind to the customers –The unique City Safety which has laser assisted automatic braking now brakes from 50kmph, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA), Hill Descent Control which automatically keeps the car at a constant speed while driving downhill, off road, or in deeper water and Hill Start Assist is standard on the S60 Cross Country.Similar to all other Volvos sold in India, the Diesel powertrain also comes with DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) that traps harmful particles like PM2.5 and PM10 by upto 99%.

CLIMATE

Volvo’s commitment to air quality is reflected through its Cleanzone interior (which restricts particles PM 2.5 and PM10, odours, pollen from entering the cabin), electronic climate control, IR reflective wind screen andelectrically heated rear window.

Other Features:

LOCKING AND SECURITY SYSTEMS

• Basic Alarm with Interior Movement Sensor (IMS)
• Personal Car Communicator with Keyless Drive
• Home Safe Lighting
• Power Child Lock, Rear Doors
• Private Locking, Trunk
• Global Open/Close Doors + Sunroof
• Auto Up/Down Power Windows, All Doors
• Water Repellent Front Side Windows

SUPPORT SYSTEMS& Features

• Cruise Control
• Park Assist Camera
• Park Assist Front & Rear
• Hill Descent Control
• Hill Start Assist
• Height/Length Adjustable Steering Wheel
• Speed Sensitive Power Steering
• Rain Sensor
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• TFT Instrumentation cluster
• Navigation

SAFETY

• City Safety (Upto 50 km/hr)
• 2 Step Airbag, Driver/Passenger Side
• Passenger Airbag
• SIPS Airbags & Inflatable Curtains
• Whiplash Protection, Front Seats
• Seat Belt Reminder, Front Seats
• Pyrotechnical Pretensioners, Front/Rear All Positions
• Cut-off Switch Passenger Airbag
• Isofix - Outer Position Rear Seat
• Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
• Emergency Brake Light, Flashing
• Intelligent Driver Information System

Volvo Auto India

Swedish luxury car company Volvo Auto India (VAI) established its presence in India in 2007 and has since then, worked intensively to market the Swedish brand in this country. Volvo Cars currently markets products through its dealerships in South Delhi, West Delhi, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Vishakhapatnam and Kolkata.Expanding in 2016 to Indore, Lucknow and Jaipur.

The company sells six luxury models.

Volvo S60 – A sporty sedan

Volvo S80 – An exquisitely elegant saloon

Volvo V40 – Luxury hatchback

Volvo V40 Cross Country – The adventurous cross country

Volvo XC60 – A technologically advanced luxury SUV, apt for Indian roads

Volvo XC90 –One of the most awarded 7-Seater Luxury SUV

Volvo’s Brand Philosophy

‘Designed Around You’ is the brands translation of going an extra mile to understand customers better. This human-centric approach enables Volvo Cars to know the pulse of the customers and gauge what they desire in a product. With this thought the brand places the customer at the heart of its design. Every Volvo car boasts of cutting-edge technology with engineering that is executed around human values.

For more on Volvo Cars, please visit - www.volvocars.in

Brand Ambassador Varun Dhawan Unveils the trendy ‘Backpack Collection 2016’

Skybags launches the new Backpack Collection campaign with 

National, 11th March 2016: ‘Skybags’, the youth bags brand from the house of India’s leading luggage company, V.I.P Industries announced the launch of its latest backpack collection. The campaign was unveiled by Bollywood heartthrob and Brand Ambassador Varun Dhawan at a press conference in Mumbai on 11th March, 2016.  

Varun Dhawan presented the ‘Backpack Collection 2016’, which offers latest designs, vibrant colors and never-seen-before prints. Screening the TVC which is conceptualised and created by the talented team at Law & Kenneth | Saatchi & Saatchi, the film features Varun Dhawan showcasing the collection. Matching a light-hearted catchy tune, Dhawan is seen leaping through the air, moving in style, with different bags from the new collection against Istanbul skyline.

Expressing her views on the campaign, Radhika Piramal, Managing Director, V.I.P Industries says, “As a brand we aspire to connect with young audience that is fun-loving, vibrant and who have an edge about them. The campaign is simple, yet manages to encapsulate the fun and trendy spirit of the brand and the latest backpack collection. With a design range that can cater to multiple individual preferences, we hope to tap into the market for school, college and office backpacks. We have also added a new overnighter category called 'Weekender bags' in our new collection."

Commenting on the campaign, Sudip Ghose, Vice President – Marketing, V.I.P Industries says, “Varun Dhawan's personality syncs seamlessly with the new collection and these stylish bags are something that everyone would want to own. Bags in our new collection are not only high on style with bright colours, trendy fabrics and prints, but are also high on features. Our 'Tri-tech series' of backpacks are super spacious, comes with laptop and tablet compatibility, organiser, waterproof raincover and specially designed 'aer-zone' back comfort. Not only this, all bags come with 12 month worldwide warranty.”

Speaking about the campaign and the new backpack collection Varun Dhawan, Brand Ambassador – Skybags says, “I’m really kicked about using the new backpack collection. The backpacks have a unique design and they really do command attention. Plus it was great fun shooting for the Skybags campaign. There will be a lot to watch out for from Skybags in 2016.”

Explaining the rationale behind the campaign, Rahul Nangia, National Creative Director, Law & Kenneth | Saatchi & Saatchi says, "Skybags backpacks are not meant for those who are boring and sedate. They have been designed for restless young men and women who refuse to sit down. They are bursting with energy to keep moving. That's the spirit that this film attempts to capture."

The campaign will be a 360 ° one programmed for high visibility, which includes online and offline channels such as digital platforms, television, print and outdoor. It is also being supported by a new microsite and online contest through several social media platforms. Participants simply need to leap in the air and capture a photo of themselves and share it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #MyBigLeap. Daily winners get Skybags backpacks. One lucky participant will win a special paragliding experience.

The campaign TVC can be viewed here – https://www.sendspace.com/file/qx0w4c  

TVC credits

• Creative Agency: Law & Kenneth | Saatchi & Saatchi
• Creative Head/Director: Rahul Nangia
• Creative Team: Ipsita Ghosh, Saurabh Nayampalli, Shahid, Sheikh
• Accounts Team: Shazin Motorwala, Debarjyo Nandi
• Production House: Hundred Frames
• Director of the film: Roman Jirnih

About V.I.P. Industries:

Established in 1971, V.I.P. Industries Ltd. is Asia's No. 1 luggage manufacturer. Its four factories produce nearly five million pieces a year, making it the second largest producer of luggage in the world. The state-of-the-art V.I.P. Design Lab at Nasik has to be credit several international patents and design registrations. Since inception, the company has kept in step with the changing need and taste of the discerning and quality conscious traveler. V.I.P. Industries already has a global footprint with its products available not just across India but also all over Middle East, the UK, USA, Germany, Spain, Italy and select African and South East Asian countries. The company offers its products primarily under the brands of VIP, Carlton, Skybags, Caprese, Alfa and Aristocrat.

About Skybags:

Skybags is aimed at travelers who like to make a style statement everywhere they go. While the bags offer world class functional features, the brand is committed to help Arrive in Style through vibrant and unique designs that add an edge to the traveler's personality. Skybags manufactures a wide variety of products like trolleys, rucksacks, backpacks, duffels, laptop bags, everyday travel accessories and short haul essentials made from quality materials. Skybags  is  also  the  first  Indian  brand  to  manufacture  printed  polycarbonate  luggage.

Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘Buddha In A Traffic Jam’ too real for JNU?

Varsity officials tight-lipped on replying to the filmmaker’s request of screening his film there


Vivek Agnihotri’s award-winning film ‘Buddha In A Traffic Jam’ is set for a May release. But, besides that, the filmmaker keen to first show his long-completed film to the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi, sent several requests to the JNU authorities for it. However, despite several attempts to seek the permission for a screening, via emails and text messages, Agnihotri has not received any response from the varsity officials. The filmmaker shares that since the film revolves around student life and also echoes the recent happenings at the varsity, he was keen to hold a screening of his film there.


Agnihotri reveals that he wrote the film a few years ago prompted by the way a nexus of professors-intellectuals-NGOs and Naxalites was brainwashing students and using them as ‘intellectual terrorists’. “I found it disturbing,” he says. “It’s ironical that the film mirrors all that is happening in JNU today. The film exposes this nexus and perhaps, this is the reason that the film has found such resistance. Even after writing several letters, we haven’t obtained permission to screen the film in such institutes. But we are determined to tell the story,” adds Agnihotri.


The cast of ‘Buddha In A Traffic Jam’ includes Arunoday Singh, Mahie Gill, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi and Anchal Dwivedi.

The film premiered at the 2014 Mumbai International Film Festival and has been showcased at other festivals too.

'संता बंता प्राइवेट लिमिटेड' में एक बार फिर बोल्ड अवतार में दिखेंगी नेहा धूपिया

फिल्म जगत में बोल्ड एक्ट्रेस के नामों में नेहा धूपिया का भी नाम शामिल है। ऐसे में जब उन्हें मौका मिलता है, वो अपना बोल्ड अवतार दिखाने में कोई कसर नहीं छोड़ती। नेहा की आने वाली फिल्म का नाम है 'संता बंता प्राइवेट लिमिटेड'।हुआ कुछ यूं कि फिल्म के एक दृश्य के लिए नेहा को बिकनी पहननी थी, इसलिए नेहा ने फैसला किया कि वो खुद ही अपने लिए बिकनी खरीदेंगी। नेहा ने अपनी इस बिकनी के लिए खूब मेहनत की और फिजी की कई दुकानों में दर्जनों बिकनी देखी और उसके बाद उन्होंने कुछ बिकनी खरीदी।सूत्र बताते हैं कि नेहा ने फिजी से इतनी बेहतरीन बिकनी खरीदी की शूटिंग के बाद भी उन्होंने इसे अपने लिए रख लिया। नेहा ने इस बिकनी को पहनकर पानी के कुछ सीन शूट किए।देखना दिलचस्प होगा कि विदेशी बिकनी में देसी हीरोइन फिल्म 'संता बंता प्राइवेट लिमिटेड' से क्या गुल खिलाती हैं।

RIN in association with JAI GANGAAJAL salutes Girl Power on International Women’s Day

 

RIN DETERGENT teamed up with JAI GANGAAJAL to create an empowering Music Video featuring Priyanka Chopra & re-composed by Salim Sulaiman in the voice of Sunidhi Chauhan, ‘JaiGangaajal RIN Anthem’ which celebrates the shine in everyone.

  

Tuesday, March 8^th, 2016: The evening on International Women’s Day saw #JaiGangaajalRINanthem trending on 2^nd position in India.

Prakash Jha’s directorial ‘Jai Gangaajal’ starring Priyanka Chopra released on 4^th Of March, 2016. The Film makes a strong statement on women empowerment among other social issues.

Actor Priyanaka Chopra shines as a police office in the film who fights the system to re-inforce law and order in the society. Priyanka Chopra as S.P Abha Mathur is seen as a righteous police officer who does not compromise on her duty and single handedly takes on strong antagonists of the Film.

Hindustan Unilever’s RIN believes that the shine in you is the shine on you.

RIN collaborated with the Film to create a powerful music video featuring Priyanka Chopra as S.P Abha Mathur which celebrates the shine in every woman. The JaiGangajal RIN Anthem written by RIN’s creative agency empowers you to bring on the shine in you. This magic of ‘RIN Anthem” was recreated by composer Salim Sulaiman and the powerful voice of Sunidhi Chauhan.

Priyanka Chopra tweeted the Jai Gangaajal RIN Anthem from her twitter account along with her wishes to the women everywhere on the evening on International Women’s Day.

Soon, the Jai Gangaajal Rin Anthem became a hit among the twitteraties which started trending on the second number in India on woman’s day.

"The anthem resonated the essence of the film and became a perfect fit for the film. Both me and the music directors- Salim-Sulaiman loved to work on it and are very proud to have this association."

Music & Video credits…

Special Thanks	Prakash Jha, Priyanka Chopra
Music Recreated by	Salim Sulaiman
Singer	Sunidhi Chauhan

Battle for Banaras now heads to Paris

After Dubai, Battle for Banaras, the controversial documentary about elections in Narendra Modi’s constituency is now headed to Paris. The film is in competition at the prestigious 38^th Cinema Du Reel Film Festival (March 18 - 27, 2016), one of the most respected documentary film festivals in the world.

“As a filmmaker I want to share the film with audiences around the world and I look forward to the film’s screening in Paris, “says Kamal Swaroop who will be attending the screening. “It is a great honour to be playing in the international competition section along side great documentaries from around the world,” he says.

Battle for Banaras is one of the 11 films chosen for the international competition section. It will be competing against films like The Dreamed Ones (directed by Ruth Backerman) which is currently playing at the 2016 Berlin Film Festival; Days of Future Buddhas, a Russian documentary that was shot between 1988 and 1993 and like Battle of Banaras was also banned in Russia and Marco Santarelli’s Duster, which is set in a prison library and pitches a group of Muslim inmates into a discussion about what the concept of a constitution means to them among others.

“While the Indian audiences continue to be denied the pleasure of watching Kamal Swaroop’s masterful documentary, the film continues its march to win rave reviews and praise at international film festivals,” says Manu Kumarann, the producer of the film, who has challenged the censor board ban and filed an appeal with the Appellate Tribunal. “The censor board is suffocating the voice of independent filmmakers because of its political leaning and raising a question mark on India’s credential as a vibrant, liberal democracy. We hope to receive a favourable ruling from the tribunal,” says Kumarann who has produced films with Hollywood directors like  Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook, The Other Woman) in the past.

Shot on 4K over a period of 44 days during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Battle for Banaras, inspired by Nobel laureate Elias Canetti's book, 'Crowds and Power', captures the excitement, the madness and the noise behind the high-octane poll battle in the holy city of Banaras, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency.

The 38th edition of Cinema Du Reel Film Festival will take place in Paris from March 18 - 27, 2016.

Sajid Nadiadwala's Baaghi features a badass Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger Shroff!

Shraddha looks smoldering hot and Tiger's nonchalant attitude topped with his six pack is sexiness personified! 

The second poster from the film sure sets the rebellious aura straight and exhibits a never seen before rugged side of the duo.

Baaghi brings back the successful team of Heropanti; Producer Sajid Nadiadwala, director Sabbir Khan and actor Tiger Shroff. They have teamed up once again for Baaghi which promises  high octane action taken notches higher.

The film is slated to release on 29th April 2016.