Bollywood Glitterati

  Every artist dips his brush into his soul, and then emerges a masterpiece. This seems to be so true for artist Rini Dhumal.   The Power of Shakti: A Retrospective of Rini Dhumal  at the National Gallery of modern art speaks volumes for the artist and each of her works that reflect her strength and resilience  radiating in its  light. Rini Dhumal's powerful works have always brought out the extraordinary  strength in the ordinary  Indian woman. Her works of art were strongly rooted in Indian culture at the same time, effortlessly embraced the influences of her foreign travels and their influence. Her studio situated on the first floor of her residence was recreated at NGMA besides the powerful ambience for the works, thanks to the efforts of  Adwaita Charan Garanayak, Director General, NGMA who has also curated the   exhibition. Rini Dhumal's retrospective -- Shakti is on view from Saturday, 21st May, 2022 onwards. The preview of the exhibit...

Legendary Leslee Lewis and his precocious singer Kavya Jones joined hands once again with Kavya Jones' singles Tu Hai Mera. The song video was shot at Monochrome Studios, Mumbai. Kavya, a true protege of Leslee Lewis rocked the day effortlessly transitioning from singing style to another, transversing a gamut of emotions. Says Leslee Lewis. "I composed this song keeping Kavya Jones' personality in mind. She is immensely dedicated and that is a rarity today. In the last four years that she has assisted me, I understand her colours. This song is  reflecting her true persona of scarlet and black. And adds to it diverse colours that are as vibrant as her. A bit of blue, green and yellow!" Adds Kavya, "I love the song.i  It is hi energy yet melodious. It is funky yet so romantic. The woman in the song is a woman of today not afraid of express herself. I see myself in her. She demands yet she dreams, she is aggressive yet she pleads... This song is as crazy as me. I am...

   The morning of Sunday, 1st May  became more memorable to Mumbaiites when two maestros met on stage.  Weare speaking  of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Gulzar Sahab.  Yes, India's legendary Sarod maestro and Padma Vibhushan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab's 'Morning Raga'  concert at the Royal Opera House in Mumbai on Sunday, May 1 was housefull with citizens thronging fir an amazing musical experience.   Gulzar Sahab who has also made a one-hour documentary film on Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab and the Sarod Ghar added to the divine ambience with his words.  One of the most prominent cultural heritage landmarks in Gwalior - Sarod Ghar, a museum of musical heritage, considered to be the oldest institution documenting the evolution of East Indian classical music and instruments. Heritage is in itself a manifestation of culture and inheritance evolving with time. It is a source of identity and a receptor of value attributed to it by communities, institutio...

Padmashree singer Suresh Wadkar is known for his unique voice and singing style that has won millions of hearts.   Now, in his role of  Guru with Ajivasan, Suresh Wadkar is the beacon of light to many youngsters. The current video. Maan Le sees Suresh Wadkar  as singer and Guru.  In this music video, Suresh Wadkar is also seen sharing a special musical bond with Canadian based  Abby V and composer Durgesh.   The duo has breathed life into this song, with producer Padma Wadkar.  The song is composed by Durgesh R Rajbhatt, and producer of this music video is Padma Wadkar.  The song is presented by Ajivasan Sounds.  Recently, the song launch with singers Suresh Wadkar, Abby V, music producer Durgesh and Producer Padma Wadkar took place at Ajivasan sounds. Abby V is  an award winning singer, songwriter, composer and producer from Toronto. A viral sensation, this collaboration with music producer  Durgesh and Producer Padma Wadkar is alr...

पशुओं के हक के लिए हर हद से गुजर जानेवाली, उनके भलाई और उनकी रक्षा के लिए अपनी आवाज को सदैव बुलंद करनेवाली मॉडल, एक्ट्रेस और दावा की फाउंडर और प्रेसिडेंट निकिता घाग,बहुत ही जल्द शॉर्ट फिल्म आनंदी में नजर आनेवाली हैं। जिस फिल्म में निकिता लीड किरदार करती हुई दिखाई देंगी। माथे पर लाल बिंदी, गहनों में लैस और बंगाली साड़ी पहने हुए निकिता का गेटअप उनके किरदार की दास्तान बयां कर रहा हैं।  आपको बता दे कि इस शॉर्ट फिल्म को निकिता घाग खुद प्रोड्यूस भी कर रही हैं। शॉर्ट फिल्म आनंदी के बारे में बात करे तो ये एक हॉरर–मिस्ट्री शैली पर बनी हैं जो सामाजिक मुद्दों को उजागर करती हैं । आनंदी का जो किरदार हैं वो एक ऐसी महिला हैं जो बुरे लोगों को अपने मुताबिक सबक सिखाती हैं। ये 15 मिनट की शॉर्ट फिल्म हैं जिसकी शूटिंग कोलकाता के खुबसूरत जगहों पर की गई हैं। यह एक पीरियड फिल्म हैं जो बंगाली संस्कृति के आधार पर बनाई गई हैं। फिल्म के डायरेक्टर हैं पार्थ सारथी मन्ना जिनकी 2 बंगाली फीचर फिल्म दर्शकों को खूब पसंद आई हैं। साल 2019 में आई इनकी फिल्म होप, मामी फिल्म फेस्टिवल में अवार्ड जीत चुकी हैं। इस फिल्म में...

Filmmaker Santosh Gupta's short films, produced under produced under banners Made in India Pictures and Sky 247, are a weekly offering  being released on Sky247.  Recently, the Aarti Singh starrer short film with a storyline close to life, Obsessed Crime" was released. This short film is based on  audience mindset change on watching crime shows on the telly. The film has an interesting take on how suspicion based on hearsay and influenced by telly viewing can wreak havoc in your life.    Other than Aarti Singh, Nikhil Malik, Sushmita Das also star in this short film. Along with the film release, the poster of the next film "Chuppy Diary" was also released in the presence of actors Lavina Tandon, Nikhil Kumar and Malvi Malhotra. Regarding multiple short film release, filmmaker Santosh Gupta says that "the purpose of making short films is not only to earn money, but also to give chance to new actors, to showcase their talent."

  Made In India Pictures and Sky247 are looking at making serious content for the online viewers. The series of short films made by them are being talked about. The Poster Launch of their latest offering Excuse Us Boys was at the Made In India Pictures office along with the stars, producer Santosh Gupta and director Roshan Garry Bhinder. Now let us take a look at the cast. Newsmakers Laveena Tandon and Palak Purswani have made a name for themselves in the world of television. Laveena Tandon is the face of a number of shows like Jodha Akbar, Naagin, Baalveer, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, while Palak Purswani was a strong contender of SplitsVilla 7 as well as the face of serial Badi Devrani, Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke and Meri Hanikarak Biwi among others. Apart from this, both of them have worked in several webseries as well. Trishan Singh Maini has worked in the film Sarabjit as well as many webseries and serials. Parth Zutshi has also shown his skills in TV series like Dhup Chhaon, Batti Gu...