Bollywood Glitterati

If there is one singer that can stand out, it is none other than the talented and extremely versatile Indian playback singer   Sonu   Nigam ! Having won hearts the world over,   Sonu   Nigam , as a celebrity and an influencer, has always made it a point to be vocal about issues concerning his fellow countrymen. In a 30-minute address to nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the citizens of India to prepare so that the nation can combat challenges posed by the COVID-19 viral outbreak. Emphasizing on the urgent need of the hour – Social Distancing, National Film Award recipient  Sonu   Nigam  supported the PM’s move as he took to social media, requesting the masses to adhere to the PM’s “iconic” address. “During this curfew, we shall neither leave our homes, nor get onto the streets or roam about our localities,” addressed the Prime Minister, adding that to be prepared to combat challenges posed by viral outbreak, there is an urge...

The cause of the education to the girl child has been close to number of people. Social organizations and governments have been working since the dawn of women empowerment to ensure that the education-shunned female diaspora does not endure discrimination. One such personality is acclaimed actor-entrepreneur Sachiin J Joshi, who took to his social media handles with the following statement. “After seeing a heart touching video, I learnt that only one in hundred girls in rural India are allowed to study in schools. The right to education is denied to majority. I pledge towards the empowerment of our female counterparts!”   “It’s an oath. An honest commitment. I pledge to support 100 girls with their education to begin with, through the Big Brother Foundation. It is absolutely true when they quote – Educate a girl child and she will change the world,” says Sachiin J. Joshi. After establishing himself down South, the actor went on to star in Aazaan, a 2011 action thriller ...

Shaman Wheels, dealers for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars in the city, celebrated its 10th year of association at an event lit-up with the latest luxury cars, high-fashion & gastronomy where renowned fashion designer Amy Billimoria mesmerized the guests with her collection with a show directed by Nisha Haraale. Seen at the do were Amar Sheth – MD, Group Shaman, Alex Thomas, General Manager - National Sales - Mercedes Benz India, show director Nisha Haraale, host Suchitra Pillai, showstopper Ashmit Patel, designer Amy Billimoria, Paresh Karia - CEO - Acquest Advisors, Neeraj Behl, MD & CEO - BSH India, Hair & Make Up Expert Nikki Harale, Farzad Billimoria and Vasant Bhandari of UB Group among many others. "The decade long journey has been a great & eventful one towards serving Mercedes-Benz customers & enthusiasts in Mumbai. We will continue with our efforts towards reaching higher levels of customer delight" said Amar Sheth, Managing Director - Sh...

Mukkti Foundation, under the aegis of firebrand social activist Smita Thackeray, recently concluded a conclave curated in a bid to empower women. Apart from the conclave being moderated by Smita Thackeray, the event saw participation from other multi-faceted women across all walks of life including the charismatic politician Priya Dutt, the fiery top cop Maya More, the sought-after Academy Award winning and BAFTA nominated film producer Guneet Monga, the dynamic force behind OneLine Wellness as well as the Global Wellness Ambassador for India Rekha Chaudhari, the acclaimed Writer-Director of the Marathi film industry Meena Naik and Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, a celebrated journalist-turned-filmmaker, social activist-reformer and a sought-after TEDx speaker. Enthused Smita Thackeray, “This Women’s Day Week, I am proud to have moderated and presented an all-women conclave. Mukkti supports all of womanhood and strives to attain absolute empowerment for the same. Let us women help one an...

Writer-Director Paritosh Painter, known for his rustic yet contagious laughter-filled comedy and theatrics, is back with his next mega-production, Coconut Theatre’s 3Cheers!, a satirical comic rollercoaster, produced by Rashmin Majithia and written-directed by Paritosh Painter. Starring Sangita Ghosh, Shweta Gulati, Paritosh Painter, Balwinder Singh Suri, Jayesh Thakkar and Vishal Kotian, Coconut Theatre’s 3Cheers! is a play about Shree, Aditya and Manav; three friends who are Blind, Deaf and Dumb respectively… The characters are financially broke with a long list of creditors behind their back and the problem begins when the creditors hire a goon called Salim Supari to retrieve their money from the 3 friends. Besides, Mr.Rashmin Majithia, Mr.Keyur Sheth and Mr.Ritesh Lalan of Coconut Theatre, director Paritosh Painter, cast Sangita Ghosh, Shweta Gulati, Jayesh Thakkar, Balvinder Singh Suri and Vishal Kotian, the premiere of Coconut Theatre's play 3Cheers!, held at Vile Parle...

A household name in the South, actor Ganesh Venkatram enjoys huge popularity among the audience. Having worked with the Indian film industry veterans like Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal and Nagarjun among others in over 20 films across Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinemas, Guns of Banaras marks South star Ganesh Venkatram’s Bollywood debut. The film is directed by Shekkhar Suri and features Karan Nath, Vinod Khanna, Nathalia Kaur, Abhimanyu Singh, Zarina Wahab and Shilpa Shirodkar as his co-stars.   Marking his debut in Bollywood, that too with a negative role as a menacing villain is where Ganesh Venkatram is breaking traditional barriers where actors from the North were cast as the bad guys by the South counterparts and their film industry. Ganesh avers, “I am forever indebted to directors down South to have appreciated my talent and effort. I would not have been able to venture into Bollywood unless I would’ve done credible work." For his performance in the Amit...