Bollywood Glitterati

 Besides being a versatile actor, writer and a passionate television host, Milind Gunaji is also an acclaimed photographer of repute. His passion has been nature and he captures Mother Earth at her best. Armed with over 3000 timeless bird images, Milind Gunaji will exhibit his  works on the avian wonders very soon.   Milind has taken a small sabbatical from work as his son, director Abhishek Gunaji tied the knot to Radha at Sindhudurg, followed  by a grand reception in Mumbai.   But the day he was back in the city, Milind actually took time off to express his solidarity to the mission of peace, with 100 birds by 100 photographers at the Piramal Art Gallery, NCPA, curated by veteran photo journalist Mukesh Parpiani, who is the driving force behind the reputed gallery. Milind Gunaji, to the uninitiated,  was the Brand Ambassador of Forest and Wildlife, Government of Maharashtra, besides being the  Committee Member of Maharashtra Tourism where he also plays a  role in Tourism and Developm

 Actress Urvashi Sharma, wife of actor-producer Sachiin Joshi, is sweating it out at the gym. And how!   A mother, a wife, and a Beauty Queen, Urvashi's choice is to keep herself fit during the pandemic. Urvashi keeps surprising the fans with her fitness posts on social media. Recently, a post of Urvashi is creating a sensation online where the actress is seen lifting 80 kg weight on a squat rack with efffortless ease. In the past, Urvashi also created a stir when she appeared in the television show Amma, where she essayed the central character. But the actress has always prioritised family over glitz and glam and is the driving force behind the social initiatives of Big Brother Foundation. Apart from this, fitness is on Urvashi's priority list. Like Urvashi, there is Bollywood sensation Malaika Arora who maintains her daily health routine while balancing everything.  Malaika also sweats for hours in the gym to maintain her body and soul. Although Malaika is older than Urvashi

इस फरवरी भरीये नई उड़ान, अपनी चाहत को लगाकर खुशियों के पंख, खो जाइये काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल की गलियों में। जहाँ रंगमंच हैं, डांस है , संस्कृत कला का अनोखा मेल हैं, गीत हैं, संगीत हैं और ढेर सारी मस्ती हैं। एक ही जगह लाखो रंग हैं ,जिसमें सराबोर होने के लिए हर कोई इस खास दिन का साल से इंतजार करता हैं। जी हां, काला घोड़ा की पथरीली सड़के फिर से इस महोत्सव के लिए चकाचौंध होने जा रही हैं। कोरोना काल में जो गलियां बेजान पड़ी थी अब दम भरने के लिए तैयार हो गयी हैं।  • जब दुनियां कोरोना महामारी से थम गई थी तब काला घोड़ा आर्ट फेस्टिवल ने बिना रुके 9 दिनों में 70 ऑनलाइन प्रोग्राम के जरिये डिजिटल की दुनिया में सफलतापूर्वक दस्तक दी। 9 दिन तक होने वाले काला घोड़ा कार्निवाल की रौनक इन खूबसूरत लोकेशन पर होगी जो 100 साल पुरानी पाम्परिक बिल्डिंग तो हैं लेकिन उनकी खूबसूरती बेमिसाल हैं।जैसे, छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज वास्तु संग्रहालय जहाँ पर बच्चों का म्यूज़ियम हैं। कुमरास्वामी हॉल, एम्पिथेटर, वहाँ का लॉन और कुछ बाहरी सुंदर नजारें। मैक्स मूएलर भवन - जहाँ पर कला और वास्तुकारी का अनोखा नजारा देखने मिलता हैं। एन.जी.एम.

KGAF’s Kala Ghoda Art Kart promises artisans a yearly global platform to help them beat pandemic loss The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) is back this February, and the Black Horse is a hi-flier with the theme Udaan. The celebration is as much about experiencing art as it is about playing patron to them. This year, in a bid to boost the economic recovery of the pandemic-affected local artisans and craftsmen, the Kala Ghoda Art Festival has come up with The Kala Ghoda Art Kart (KGAK) from December 10, 2021 to Nov 30, 2022. A specially curated online marketplace by the Kala Ghoda Association, the aim is to bridge the gap between communities and small-scale craftsmen producing authentic art spread across India. “Our endeavour through the Art Kart, is to bring the unique stories and creations of the craftspeople to the fore. The Kala Ghoda Art Kart will run through the year, and will not limit itself to just the nine days of February when the art precinct converts into a vibrant artistic h

        Sudesh Bhosale, Shikha Malhotra,  Niharica  Raizada and  Dr  Anusha  Srinivasan Iyer attended the opening of the Mukesh  Parpiani -curated 100 select pictures by 100  amazingly  photographers   titled  Birds   as  Messengers  of Peace at Piramal Art Gallery for Photography as An Artform, NCPA today. Sudesh Bhosle's contagious energy, wit and vocals enthralled one and all. Veteran photographer and Head of Piramal Gallery, Mukesh  Parpiani  shared the vision behind the gallery and exhibition to the guests who enjoyed every moment. All-in-all, an eventful opening indeed  

बॉलीवुड की  बोल्ड ,और बिंदास अदाकारा, दिव्या दत्ता । जिनके अदाकारी की तूती तो मायानगरी में बोलती है ही साथ ही किसी भी विषय पर बेबांकी से दिए गए उनके विचार सुर्खिया भी बटोरते हैं। दिव्या दत्ता का कद भले ही छोटा हो लेकिन उनके अभिनय की लंबाई आसमाँ से ऊंची हैं। ऐसा कोई अवार्ड नही जो मिस दत्ता से अन्छुआ हो। हाल ही में दिव्या को आइकोनिक परफेक्ट वर्सटाइल एचीवर का अवार्ड दिया गया। ये अवार्ड दिव्या को इंडस्ट्री में उनके अमूल्य सहयोग और महिला शक्ति को उजागर करने के लिए दिया गया । परफेक्ट मैगज़ीन की एडिटर डॉ. खुशी गुरुभाई कहती हैं कि " हम हमेशा से उन महिलाओं को सलाम करते हैं जो बड़ी ही निर्भीकता से महिला सशक्तिकरण की बात करती हैं और समाज में बेबांकी से अपनी बात रखती हैं। जब हमने दिव्या के सपोर्टिंग एक्ट्रेस कहे जानेवाले उनके स्टेटमेंट को पढ़ा तब मैं इनकी दिलेरी मान गयी "  हाल ही में दिव्या ने उन्हें सपोर्टिंग एक्ट्रेस बुलाये जाने की तीखी आलोचना की थी उन्होंने कहा था कि उन्हें वर्सटाइल एक्ट्रेस कहे न कि सपोर्टिंग ।  इस अवार्ड फंक्शन में दिव्या ने साल 2022 में उनके खास एजेंडे के बारे में बात

Actor Esha Deol Takhtani, who has proved her mettle of being the chip off the old block  became producer this year with  short film Ek Dua where she was the lead actor as well. This besides her latest web show on Hotstar titled Rudra: The Edge of Darkness, alongside Ajay Devgn. While the web show is slated to release in early 2022, Esha has bagged the Iconic Perfect Achievers' Award as Actor-Producer for her award-winning performance in Ek Dua. Says Dr Khooshi Gurubhai, Editor, Perfect Woman Magazine, the driving force behind the awards, "Esha chose a film that brought to light the evils of gender discrimination and skewed gender dynamics that affect Indian families. We are proud of her as an actor, and more proud that she chose such a subject. She truly deserves this award." More power to Esha!

Miss India Tourism 2016 - 2nd Runner-up Rupali Suri is making waves globally. Her feature film with Ratna Pathak Shah and Denzil Smith, Dad - Hold My Hand, is being lauded in various parts of the world. A beautiful story about two women who form a unique bond while dealing with the same circumstance in life, this film sees Rupali essay a character who endures everything with a smile. “It is a very beautiful story,” says an emotional Rupali, adding, “I loved the character. As actors, we have to keep a smiling face even if we are going through pain in our lives. I sort of relate to the character in every sense. Working with a veteran actor like Ratna Pathak Shah was such an enriching experience. You learn so much in a matter of a month when you shoot with her. I feel blessed.” The film is entirely shot in London and features a young NRI who seeks his alienated father and in the process, deserts the woman he loves (Rupali Suri) -- just like his father abandoned his mother (Ratna Pathak Sh

  Noted activist- journalist Dr Geet S Thakkar has been appointed as the National Vice President of Republican Film and TV Association, Mumbai, at the hands of Union Minister, Ramdas Athawale.   Geet S Thakkar who is also the Chief Editor of Perfect Woman magazine, and one of the driving forces behind the “Perfect Achiever Awards”, expressed happiness over her selection.  She spoke of her desire to further her work in the interest of exploited women, labourers and artistes in the film industry.   Hon Minister Ramdas Athawale wished her a bright future. There is an atmosphere of happiness among the workers on Dr. Geet S. Thakkar's entry into the party. Those present at the induction event included Kishore Masoom, Rajendra Jadhav, Dr. Santosh Pandey, Suresh Gudse, Ghanshyam Chirankar  among others.

Sandokan aka Kabir Bedi Returns yet again. This time as Royalty  in The Jangipur Trial. An amazing fim with ensemble cast, it took the magical call of creative producer Amit Behl and the intricate tapestry of a crime thriller woven by director Debaditya Bandopadhyay that made Kabir Bedi say an instant 'Yes' to The Jangipur Trial over a phone narration. It is not just that. Kabir Bedi actually took the earliest flight the following day to the city of joy that is Kolkata, braved  an eight hour road travel that is as rustic and bumpy as can be, freshened and reached the shoot the same day, looking as dashing  (read ravishing) as ever! The unit had already got his costumes in place and in the rural locale, there was still a vanity to welcome the enthusiastic actor. "I simply love the story, the plot and the ensemble cast. It is a give and take of seasoned actors  that takes film to another level," reasons Bedi. We are amazed by the relentless dedication of this amazing 75

Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan felicitated legends from the field of music, drama, art and social work with the prestigious Deenanath Mangeshkar Award and other awards of the Trust on Wednesday, November, 24, 2021 at Deenanath Mangeshkar Natyagriha, Vile Parle, Mumbai. This year, the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award (Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar) for music and art was conferred upon the legendary Pyarelal Sharma for his dedicated service to the Indian Music and Cine industry while veteran songstress Usha Mangeshkar was felicitated with the Deenanath Puraskar for her contribution to music. The Deenanath Vishesh Puraskar was awarded to veteran singer-composer Meena Mangeshkar-Khadikar for her contribution to music and Prem Chopra for his dedicated services in the field of Cinema. Indian and Marathi Regional veteran actor Nana Patekar received a well-deserved Deenanath Vishesh Puraskar for his life-long service to theatre and cinema while MP, Rajya Sabha and Editor of Saamana,

The Jangipur Trial, Satabdi Roy’s debut Hindi film, incidentally also marking her comeback to the cineverse, brings together the best of talents in a humane story based on true events. The thrilling ensemble is looking forward to doing cinematic justice to the historic event that shook the State as well as the Nation! In a casting coup of sorts, creative producer Amit Behl and director Debaditya Bandopadhyay have brought together the best of talents in a thrilling drama that seeks its inspiration from real life and unravels a mystery turning back the pages of time. Reliving the golden age of Cinema when single screen theatres were plenty and everyone would flock to the box offices in order to get their tickets, either conventionally or through ‘black’, the Jangipur Trial takes us through the journey of a murder investigation worthy of the ensemble cast. It also marks the comeback and Hindi debut of three times Sitting MP and Superstar Satabdi Roy. Shot in the virgin locales, The

The Executive Committee of Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) along with trustees of Cine Artistes’ Welfare Trust (CAWT) visited the MCGM HQ to express their  gratitude to MCGM Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal  for his support and guidance to help acquire the Occupancy Certificate (OC) for the CINTAA Tower, Andheri West. Present at the meeting were SVP Manoj Joshi,  Treasurer Abhay Bhargav, Hetal Parmar and Tej Sapru of CINTAA along with Johnny Lever,  Ms. Priti Sapru and Secretary J D Tiwari of CAWT.

Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan is all set to felicitate legends from the field of music, drama, art and social work with the prestigious Deenanath Award and other awards of the Trust on Wednesday, November, 24,2021 at Deenanath Mangeshkar Natyagriha, Vile- Parle, Mumbai where Hon. Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Uddhav Thackeray will preside over the function and the awards will be felicitated by his hands to the awardees. This year, the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Award (Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar) for music and art has been conferred upon the legendary Pyarelal Sharma for his dedicated service to the Indian Music and Cine industry while veteran songstress Usha Mangeshkar will be felicitated with the Deenanath Puraskar for her contribution to music. The Deenanath ‘Vishesh Puraskar’ will be awarded to veteran singer-composer Meena Mangeshkar-Khadikar for her contribution to music and Prem Chopra for his dedicated services in the field of Cinema. Indian and Marathi Regi

Prabhudeva is wearing his acting hat once again. The selective Actor-Director will be seen in an intense new avatar in the film 'Journey', Written and Directed by Ashish Kumar Dubey, and produced by Anjum Rizvi and Ashish Dubey, under the banners Anjum Rizvi Film Co, Mad Films Entertainment  and Stag Films Entertainment, the principal shoot of Journey begins in mid 2022 and will be shot extensively in Agra and Europe. Here is looking forward to this foot-tapping albeit emotionally intense romantic entertainer.

I started my journey of martial arts from school time as I was never particularly interested in studies and always looked only towards sports activities I started off with Yoga and then my interest shifted on to being an athlete, 100 meters’ sprint, high jump, 400 meters hurdles being my forte. One day i saw some guys practicing kicks and punches, wearing white uniforms and i I got to know that it's a form of martial arts called Taekwondo. . I had an instinctive feeling that this is what my true calling was I i told my family about my decision and especially my mother was really supportive and my martial arts journey kick started. Yoga helped me with my flexibility whereas my athletic background helped me with my endurance and strength and within a few years i got many recognitions in Taekwondo competitions Was just focusing on my training day after day and year after year, when one day I got a call from Ram Gopal Varma, who somehow found out about me to ask if i could come to Mumb

राम गोपाल वर्मा हमेशा से ही अलग तरह की फ़िल्में बनाए जाने ‌ के ‌ लिए जाने जाते हैं . अब राम ‌ गोपाल वर्मा ने अब तक की अपनी सबसे महत्वाकांक्षी और सबसे महंगी फिल्म ' लड़की - एंटर द गर्ल ड्रैगन ' के ज़रिए सिनेमा के क्षेत्र में एक नई ऊंचाई हासिल करने की कोशिश की है . ग़ौरतलब है कि इस फिल्म का निर्माण भारत और चीन द्वारा संयुक्त रूप से किया गया है .   उल्लेखनीय है कि हाल ही में भारत और चीन के बीच गलवान घाटी में हुए संघर्ष के बाद ' लड़की - एंटर द गर्ल ड्रैगन ' ऐसी पहली भारतीय फ़िल्म है , जो चीन में प्रदर्शित की जाएगी . चीन में इस फिल्म को प्रदर्शित किया जाना इस बात का सबूत है कि मार्शल आर्ट्स और सिनेमा ने चीन और भारत को सिनेमा के पटल पर फिर से साथ ला खड़ा कर दिया है .   इस फिल्म के माध्यम से राम गोपाल वर्मा ऐसे पहले फिल्ममेकर बन गये हैं जिन्होंने चीन की ऊंची दीवार को लांघते हुए इस फिल्म को भारत के साथ - साथ चीन