Arjun Rampal, Huma Qureshi, Irrfan Khan and Nikhil Advani's visit to Radio Mirchi studio for promotion of the movie D-Day.

Radio Mirchi - Arjun Rampal, Huma Qureshi, Irrfan Khan and Nikhil Advani at Mirchi Studio

RAHUL Dravid, Arbaaz Khan & Chitrangada Singh at Gillette fusion power launch

RAHUL Dravid, Arbaaz Khan, Chitrangada Singh,

 Gillette fusion power,

 Gillette launch

Mumbai 28 June 2013: Ace cricketer Rahul Dravid, Actor Director Arbaaz Khan and Bollywood Diva Chitrangada Singh came together to launch India’s first 5 blade battery operated shaving system, the Gillette Fusion Power, bringing the breakthrough offering to step change the shaving experience for Indian men.

Commenting on the launch of Gillette Fusion Power, Deepa Vaidyanathan, Head Brand Communications, P&G India, said, “In line with the purpose of touching and improving lives of more consumers, we have brought to India, its first battery operated razor- Gillette Fusion Power.

“The razor with a power buttongenerates micropulses that reduce friction and increases razor glide, to provide a comfortable shave so advanced, you barely feel the blades, making it great even for men with sensitive skin. Priced at just Rs.349, Gillette Fusion Power Razor and Fusion Hydra Shaving Gel guarantee an unparalleled shaving experience through a next generation shaving technology at an affordable price,” she added.

Rahul Dravid, added, “Precision is a part of my cricketing life; I ensure that I give my finest performance at all times. A razor which looks into all aspects of shaving and still ensures the best shave with the most ease is rare. Gillette Fusion Power’s launch will not only transform shaving, but also the way it is perceived.”

India’s first War Comedy to release on August 30th

India’s first War Comedy to release on August 30^th

India’s first War Comedy ‘War Chhod Na Yaar’ is all set to release on 30^th August, 2013.

The film stars Sharman Joshi, Soha Ali Khan and Jaaved Jaaferi. Additional cast includes Sanjay Mishra, Mukul Dev, Manoj Pawha and Dalip Tahil.

The Story, Screenplay and direction is done by Faraz Haider. The film is produced by AOPL Entertainment. The Cinematography is by Sejal Shah, Production Designing by Angelica Monica Bhowmick, Executive Producer Lov Pathak, Music Director is Aslam Keyi, Dialogues by Deepak Kingrani, Lyrics by Bebaak Amrohvi and Azeem Shirazi, Line Producer is Haider Ali, Action Direction by Shamshir Khan, Choreographer is Sagar Kumar Das.

‘War Chhod Na Yaar’ is a satirical but thought-provoking film on the concept of war. Set in an Indo-Pak border post over the course of 24 hours, the film deals with some serious events in a very funny manner

Yashpal Sharma at Launch of Rudralife Enxhibition

Exhibition by Rudralife

 held at 

JW Marriott on 27th June 2013.

Rudraksha has fascinated mankind for its divinity and mystical powers like no other material, since ages and no other product has so much faith and belief. Rudraksha is regarded as a symbol of spirituality in the form of malas which people wear and often it is used to represent strength, special virtues or simply devotion to God. During the British rule gold ornaments embedded with Rudraksha beads were exported to England where it adorned the royalties. However this powerful bead did not get recognition beyond its aesthetics in the pre-independence era.. This reference is worth mentioning here as many of our valuable cultural items having importance to Hindus did not get recognition and no research or study could be carried out e.g. on Tulsi, Neem, Tamarind and many other traditional herbs during the British rule in India.

Yogis, sadhus and many prominent personalities have worn these beads which find their origin in tears of Lord Shiva, since time immemorial, to empower themselves. Many devotees of truth who deliberately live according to the eternal natural law which is sanatan dharma know that the Rudraksha beads are a gift from the almighty God.. In the recent times scientific research have been carried out on this bead which has proven that Rudraksha beads have electromagnetic properties and they affect the human body when worn, It is a natural healing bead known since ages for success, self – confidence, growth, blood pressure control, stress and anxiety control, spirituality, marital / family bliss & material gains.

The true knowledge & mysteries surrounding this wonderful bead became popular after Rudralife, founded in 2002 by Shri Tanay Seetha under the guidance of his illustrious father Shri Kamal Narayan Seetha, Starting on a mission to educate the entire masses through seminars, and exhibitions, Rudralife has organized more then 500 exhibitions in India and abroad till date. The awareness created on Rudraksha has been unprecedented. In their constant endeavor to learn, recommenders/panel experts of Rudralife have met people all around the world & studied their experiences, developing a unique strategy of recommending combinations based on numerology/astrology Rudralife’s recommendations’ have benefited lots of people worldwide & Rudralife has received innumerable number. of testimonials The genuinity and credibility of Rudralife has led to an invitation from Shree Sidhhi Vinayak Temple Trust at Prabha Devi Mumbai, to provide a sales outlet for Rudrakshas inside the temple for devotees visiting the shrine. Rudralife is coming up with a unique Museum in the vicinity of a Rudraksha Tree of Nepalese origin in our care in Tryambeakeshwar, Nashik, JYOTIRLING. Various combinations have been devised by Rudralife after years of research and practical experiences on the effects of Rudrakshas and by also taking into consideration Shastras and other prominent authorities on the subject.

Industrialists have been benefited by wearing a 14 mukhi Rudraksha which improves the 6th Sense (intuitive power) and decision making power. 12 mukhi representing the Sun God is beneficial for senior executives and businessmen and has been very good for name, fame and administrative growth. 13 mukhi Rudraksha has been sought after by traders and marketing professionals, as well as by artists and writers , as it increases communicative abilities and inter personal relationships.

 SIDHA MALA  is a combination of Rudrakshas from 1 to 14 mukhi, Gauri Shankar and Ganesh Rudraksha in one single mala. As per Shiv Purana this mala should be worn by individuals for attaining DHARMA, ARTHA, KAMA and MOKSHA,which are the four basic objectives of human being on the planet earth.

At the higher level,for good luck,health,wealth,happiness,peace of mind,spiritual growth and success,Rudralife has a unique combination known as INDRAMALA as their registered trade mark.This mala is made of Rudraksha from One Mukhi to Twenty one Mukhi along with Trijuti,Gauri Shankar and Ganesh Rudraksha.This is a combination of rarest of the rare Rudraksha available .

Rudralife is the only organization today, which apart from being in constant touch with the masses, also involved in the scientific attributes of this mystic bead. Researches’ at the Institute Of Chemical Technology (ITC), Mumbai, have shown that Rudrakshas offer immense medical benefits. Initial tests have been on, hypertension,diabetes, , cardiac disorders.Rudraksha have anti inflammatory properties and nootropic activity (memory enhancement). Today Rudralife is credited to have five patents to its credit. Rudralife procures high grade collector quality Rudraksha directly from source and in order to maintain purity and genuinity of the beads, supplies directly to the people without any intermediatary or franchisee. Apart from supplying Rudraksha, Rudralife also offers free authentication services for Rudraksha, which have been procured by people in the past. This helps people in utilizing the right beads which are lying with them in their houses.

“BEST SONG EVER” The brand new single

“BEST SONG EVER”

The brand new single

Released 22^nd July 2013 on download

Available to Pre-Order from Midnight Tonight (excluding US & Canada)

www.onedirectionmusic.com

Global superstars One Direction will tease their forthcoming first movie, the 3D ‘This Is Us’, with the eagerly awaited release of their brand new single ‘Best Song Ever.’ The first song to be taken from their forthcoming third album, ‘Best Song Ever’ is available to pre-order from midnight and released on 22^nd July, with a physical CD release following on 19^th August.

On ‘Best Song Ever’ Niall, Louis, Harry, Liam and Zayn deliver yet another memorable modern-pop classic. Fans can get their first taste of ‘Best Song Ever’ when the new trailer for ‘This Is Us’ launches on their official Vevo channel today. With a sky scraping sing along chorus, One Direction’s new single expands their sound yet remains as irrepressibly infectious as ever.

One Direction are currently on a worldwide tour in support of their second album ‘Take Me Home’, while ‘This Is Us’ will be released in August. The band also have just announced the first two legs of a worldwide stadium tour for 2014 – including eight sold out dates in the UK and Ireland.

With their two albums to date – ‘Up All Night’ and ‘Take Me Home’ - One Direction have sold over 30 million records worldwide. They’ve won two BRIT awards, three MTV Europe Music awards, three Billboard Music awards and this year achieved their third UK number one with the official Red Nose Day 2013 single ‘One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks).’

 new trailer of ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US – http://youtu.be/qzGN4rKTM78

SHORTS - Poster

SHORTS - Poster

FILM: SUJATA

DIRECTOR: Shlok Sharma


CAST:  Huma Quereshi,  Satya Anand and Shweta Tripathi

SYNOPSIS:



Sujata is a riveting tale of a young girl (Sujata) who is struggling to come out of the clutches of her tormenting cousin brother. 

At a very young age, Sujata is forced to live with her cousin and his family. Herein begins her life of incessant harassment by her cousin brother. Even as an adult she lives in the shadow of fear. 

For years, she has been changing addresses and identities in the hope of finding freedom from her brother; though each time he hunts her down. Neither police, nor NGO's bring her relief. All hope has failed. Pushed to a corner, she decides to take the extreme step. 

Today, she is hopeful again.

ACCOLADES:

• OFFICIALLY SELECTED FOR SOUTH ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

• OFFICIALLY SELECTED IN 10^th INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES   (SPECIAL MENTION BY JURY- ACTRESS HUMA QURESHI)

• OFFICIALLY SELECTED IN 9^TH INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL, STUTGART

• OFFICIALLY SELECTED IN 6^th ABU DHABI FILM FESTIVAL

FILM: MEHFUZ

DIRECTOR:  ROHIT PANDEY

Cast: NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI, ADITII KHANNA

SYNOPSIS:



In an ambiguous space and time. The city has turned mad, as violence has taken its toll. But, far away in the sounds of silence at the border of the town, a man takes care of all the death around. He drags away this usual routine with every passing night. Also notices a strange woman wandering on those empty streets. As her behavior changes, so does his journey.

ACCOLADES:

• WINNER SECOND PRIZE IN 8th DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

• OFFICIAL SELECTION at SAIFF

• OFFICIAL SELECTION at IFFLA

• OFFICIAL SELECTION at Stuttgart

FILM: THE EPILOGUE

Director:  Siddharth Gupt

Cast:  Richa Chadda, Arjun Shrivastav

SYNOPSIS: 

The Epilogue- A depiction of an empty space, a motionless movement, an insipid, an unpalatable flavor, a piercing silence...a colossal vacuum, a discordant cacophonic world of a hollow existence craving to be set free....A Salvation...emancipation from a dilapidated structure of life.

FILM: AUDACITY (Aashpordha)

Director: Anirban Roy

Cast: Preeti Singh, Sankar Debnath.

Synopsis:

It starts out over a song and ends up where no one could have expected. A thirteen- year-old Indian girl has her first real confrontation with authority when her father forbids her to play the American dance music she loves. When she decides to get back at him, the situation quickly escalates to become a neighborhood scandal. Shot in the style of early Bengali Neo-Realism films, Aashpordha is a dark comedy about the eternal conflict between the powerful and the powerless.

ACCOLADES:

• Winner of the Audience Choice Award for Short Film at IFFLA

• Winner of the Committee Award at Miami Short Film Festival

• Best Short Film Nomination at NYIFF

• Award of Merit at Lucerne International Film Festival

• AFI Fest, Official Selection

• Vancouver International Film Festival, Official Selection

• Dallas International Film Festival, Official Selection

• Boston International Film Festival, Official Selection

FILM: SHOR

Director: Neeraj Ghaywan

Cast:  Vineet Singh, Ratnabali Bhattacharjee and Amardeep Jha

Synopsis:

Lallan and Meena, a couple from Banaras (North India), are consumed by their pursuit to survive in the city of  Mumbai. Lallan has lost his job at the factory and he now ambles hopelessly. Meena is becoming emotionless, almost turning into a machine herself. She takes up a job in a sewing factory. One day over a phone call, they find each other while embracing death, divorce and redemption. It takes the darkest hour of our life, the fear of death, to regain our consciousness back in to life.  To find the beauty that is lost in our relentless angst towards an unyielding life.

ACCOLADES:

• Shor was selected in the Short Film Competition section at Abu Dhabi Film Festival: It had a World Premiere there.
• Shor was selected in Narrative Shorts Section of South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) in New York. It had it's North American Premiere there.
• At SAIFF, it won the Best Narrative Short: Grand Jury award. (The link for the award announcement is not out yet. Will let you know shortly)
• Shor was officially selected Won Best Short Film Grand Jury award at IFFLA

Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi at Radio Mirchi studio for Promotion of 'Ghanchakkar'

Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi

 at Radio Mirchi studio for Promotion of

 'Ghanchakkar'

THE SMURFS 2 latest trailer releasing in English and Hindi on 2nd August 2013:

 THE SMURFS 2  

latest trailer

releasing in English and Hindi on 2^nd August 2013

 http://bit.ly/TheSmurfs2-Trailer2

THE SMURFS 2 - trailer launch + SAB TV's Taarak Mehta cast members are Smurfs India Ambassadors!

Global Smurfs Day was held on 22^nd June 2013 to mark Smurfs creator Peyo’s birthday. The day was highlighted by a worldwide Smurf Ambassadors initiative, which began in Brussels as Veronique Culliford, Peyo’s daughter, appointed Smurf Ambassadors from 28 different countries – including India - and dispatched them to Paris, where much of The Smurfs 2 takes place.  The ambassadors dressed as Smurfs and then boarded their Smurfs-themed Thalys train for Paris.

In Paris, a huge flash mob greeted them by dancing to Britney Spears’ song “Ooh La La” from the film’s soundtrack – with a little help from Silvia Notargiacomo, choreographer of the French version of “Dancing with the Stars.”  The ambassadors also got to take a goodwill tour of Paris.

Ambassadors who travelled to Brussels and Paris included a wide range of Smurf fans, including television personalities, voice talent, choreographers, contest winners, and journalists -- and not least, characters Tapu and Champak Lal (Dadaji) from the top rated show on India’s SAB TV - “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”. The show will be integrating the Global Smurfs Day celebration in Brussels and Paris into its storyline in July, ensuring that even their fictional characters Tapu and Champak Lal pay homage to the Smurfs. [Click here to view images: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151511786788549.1073741844.101375188548&type=1] Locally in India as well, Smurfs characters visited malls received by delighted kids who were also treated to a Smurf flash mob dancing to the new Britney Spears song “Ooh La La” from the soundtrack and contributed to create a hand-printed Smurf on a 20 foot canvas. Popular kids channel Chutti TV celebrated Global Smurfs Day with an on air contest and a screening of the first Smurfs film. [Click here to view images: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151506125528549.1073741843.101375188548&type=1]

But the Ambassadors’ tour was just the beginning, as people in countries around the world celebrated this special day.  Iconic locations visited by the Smurfs include the beaches of Athens; Dublin’s Ha’Penny Bridge and Moscow’s Gorky Park, which were covered in Smurf-blue flowers to celebrate; Australia’s Surfers Paradise, where city signage was actually changed to Smurfers Paradise for the day; the busy tramways of Hong Kong; Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome; and the Leaning Tower of Pisa; in China, Smurf figurines took over the world-famous Great Wall and other iconic locations around the country.

Elsewhere, Smurfs signed a giant birthday card for Peyo in Mexico City; visited children’s hospitals in Finland; painted Portuguese neighborhoods and South African orphanages blue; and joined the group Right Said Fred in a sing-along in London.

Finally, in Los Angeles, Neil Patrick Harris, star of The Smurfs 2, was on hand at the Grove as families enjoyed the day with appearances by the Smurfs, played the Ubisoft video game, sampled Menchie’s Smurfberry frozen yogurt, checked out the environmentally friendly, 100% electric Smurf-ified DASH cars, and participated in other fun activities.  In addition, the U.S. Forest Service and Ad Council’s Discover the Forest campaign was be on hand to distribute activity booklets and encourage children and their families to get outside and experience the many benefits of nature.  In the evening, families caught the first Smurfs film at an evening outdoor screening.

BIG CBS LOVE on June 28th, 2013 at 10 pm as Under The Dome premieres on Indian television screens concurrent with the US!

BIG CBS Love participates in the Biggest Worldwide Television Event with “Under The Dome”

Television lovers, beware! If you share the passion to watch the latest shows from the US as they air there, buckle-up as the latest phenomenon Under The Dome readies to hit television screens. A 13-episode serialized drama from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel of the same name, Under The Dome is all set to premiere exclusively in India on BIG CBS Love concurrent to the show’s telecast in the US. What’s more, the show’s Indian premiere is a part of a global phenomenonas multiple countries also ready to air show in the same week making it a true Worldwide Television Event. 

Under The Dome is a 13-episode drama series which tells the story of residents in a small town which suddenly finds itself cut off from the world by a huge dome. The show will feature some well known faces like Mike Vogel (also seen in The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants), Rachelle Lefevre (also seen in the first-two movies from the Twilight series),Colin Ford (also seen in Supernatural), Ned Bellamy (also seen in Django Unchained), Dean Norris (also seen in The Heartbreak Kid), Britt Robertson (also seen in Life Unexpected), and Aisha Hinds (also seen in True Bloods). Under The Dome promises to be a thrilling watch taking audiences through a series of ups and downs that the residents of the town go through as they fight the panic and uncover the secrets behind the dome. 

Don’t forget to tune-in to BIG CBS LOVE on June 28th, 2013 at 10 pm as Under The Dome premieres on Indian television screens concurrent with the US!

SonakshiSinha&Ranveer Singhlaunch M&B “Lootera” collection

MILLS & BOON LAUNCHES LOOTERA COLLECTOR’S PACK

-          SonakshiSinha&Ranveer Singhlaunch M&B “Lootera” collection

-          Winner of “Steal A Date Contest” to go on a date with the star-cast

India, June 25, 2013 - Ageless hero, eternal romance, zealous fantasy, upright comrade all form part of the special journey of the iconic romance fiction series Mills & Boon, with world-wide appeal since 1908. Romance being one of the basic emotions that we all seek in our lives, these widely read novels providean entertaining & enriching experience.


To commemorate the beautiful essence of romance, Harlequin India and BalajiMotion Pictures have launched a special edition Mills & Boon - LooteraCollection. Available in two languages, the English edition of Mills & Boon Lootera collection is priced atRs. 295 whilst the Hindi edition is priced at Rs 150/-. The pack, consisting of enchanting love tales by popular authors like Emma Darcy, Lynne Graham &Penny Jordan, effortlessly depicts the depth and intensity of love,similar to the way SonakshiSinha and Ranveer Singh exhibit onscreen in the film. The evening captured the entertaining Ranveer Singh and effervescent SonakshiSinha exchange notes on their idea of love, followed by the unveiling of the much awaited pack and a book reading session. The evening ended with an overwhelming response as enthusiastic readers and fans got a copy of their favourite Mills & Boon novel autographed by the charming starcast of Lootera. A magical romantic extravaganza indeed!

Mr. Manish Singh, Country Manager, Harlequin India Pvt. Ltd. states,“Mills & Boon is a leading global brand in the romantic fiction space & at its core remains a story that is both real and aspirational. Bollywood is the cultural face of India, hence it's only a natural extension that Bollywood is in some way associated to our novels. At Mills & Boon we always strive to give our readers something special from their purchases. We saw the theme of Lootera as a perfect fit with the brand.”

Says Mr.TanujGarg, CEO – Balaji Motion Pictures, “Lootera epitomises pure, classical romance. Given the values that Mills & Boon stands for, the integration between the two is seamless and perfect.”

Lootera releases worldwide in cinemas on July 5 and has been produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Phantom. It has been directed by VikramadityaMotwane, who shot to fame with his critically acclaimed Udaan.

PUNJABI DHARMIK ALBUM- SIKHI-TYAG TE SHOORVEERTA

DESCRIPTION:- The incarnation of the Gurus, their Life and their sacrifices for protection of helpless & oppressed, is our Glorious Religion - Sikhism.  

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, our Dashmesh Pitah, made supreme sacrifices – that of his father and all his sahebzadas and set the proud tradition of selfless help for the needy and subjugated.  He, eventualized the Will of God in creating the Khalsa and spread the message for each one to live within a liberated soul.  He said that Faith of pure and divine soul is tested and re-tested at every step. Every step taken forward has to survive the greatest ordeal of agony and suffering. More the body burns in agony and suffering, more intensly the flame of devotional faith glows within. Such is the Faith of a Saint, Gurmukh, a True Sikh.

Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Padma Shri, through this album, has reminded and galvanized the present day generation to prepare and motivate itself to make sacrifices for humanity and to liberate those who are put under duress by the regimes of tyranny.  Through his soulfoul singing, he has depicted that despite severest ordeals and worldly afflictions, a true soul is never far from his Beloved Satguru and basks under his divine protection “Jiske Sir Upar Tu Swamy, So Dukh Kaisa Pawe”.

http://youtu.be/MvE3ULTWvZs