Releases Shraddhanjali: Shamshad Begum- Saiyan Dil Mein Aana Re… & Other Hits –

a song compilation DVD

Mumbai, ( GNS) : Her melodies mesmerized the country from 1940s to early 60s. She is the 1st female background singer of our film industry with over 6,000 songs in different languages including Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and Punjabi. Till date people like to tap their feet on her melodies when remixed. Shamshad Begum – the legendary singer, though not among us today, is an immortal part of the completion of 100 years of Cinema.

Shemaroo Entertainment pays tribute to Shamshad Begum and releases Shraddhanjali: Shamshad Begum- Saiyan Dil Main Aana Re… & Other Hits – a song compilation DVD. The DVD contains songs like “Mere piya Gaye Rangoon” from Patanga (1949) and “Saaiya dil main aana re” from Vyjayantimala’s debut film Bahar (1951) to the evergreen qawwali “Teri Mehfil Mein Kismat” from Mughal-E-Azam (1960). Her work with maestros like Naushad Ali, S. D. Burman, & C. Ramchandra is well captured in the DVD.

Photo Caption : Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Gramophone Record Museum was released here on May 4,2013.

Mumbai, (GNS) :  Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Gramophone  Record Museum was released by playbacksinger Mrs. Madhu Chandra along with other dignitaries ,their 5th edition  ”Hindi Chitrapat Geet Sangeet Kosh: 1981 -1990″  which was held here on May 4,2013, on occasion of hindi cinema memorabilia ceremony  commemorate the 100 anniversary of Hindi Films.

The book is Edited and Compiled by noted hindi film book writer Mr Jagdish Purohit and Ghulam Qureshi, and after tireless efforts of Suman Chaurasia. This   mammoth effort was praised by noted film personalities after reading this book.
Program was inaugurated by with lighting of lamp and followed with ballet presentation made ​by Ms Himani Sisodia. On this occasion, renowned lyricists Yogesh, Maya Govind, Devmani Pandey, playbacksinger Mrs. Madhu Chandra, painter Raju Chaurasia, composer Rubin, Kirti Anurag, Jugal Kishore,Ajay Swami, Kishore Desai, playback singer Madhubala Jhaveri, film columnist Dr. Rajan Shrivastava,Viswanath Chatterjee and Manik Premchand addressed the gathering.
Memory Lane by Maya Govind all his expressions mass audience – to cheers. She expressed concernin the ongoing round of songs which are making wrong impact on society. She bygone era pioneerdescribed his throat Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar.
On the other hand the famous lyricist Yogesh in his impassioned address, and the famous old songs won  the  hearts of people. Dr. Rajeev Srivastava said while he lauded Yogesh lyricist Shailendra kept the genrealive.
Suman Chaurasia and Keshav Rai welcomed all the guests by Memento, Quince, shawl on behalf of their  institution.

Mumbai, (GNS) : Mohit Suri’s ‘Aashiqui 2’ debuts this week in 545 UFO digital theatres and thriller film ‘Shree’ debuts in 79 UFO digital theatres.  ‘Ek Thi Daayan’ screens in 197 UFO digital theatres in week two, while ‘Commando A One Man Army’ is in 220 UFO digital theatres in week three.  ‘Chashme Baddoor’ screens in 81 UFO digital theatres in week four.

Among South Indian films, Telugu film ‘Shadow’ debuts this week in 289 UFO digital theatres while ‘Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde’, in its second week, screens in 130 UFO digital theatres and ‘Baadshah’, in its fourth week, screens in 143 UFO digital theatres.  Kannada film ‘Jataayu’ debuts this week in 47 UFO digital theatres,the release said.

Punjabi film ‘Lucky Di Unlucky Story’ debuts this week in 57 UFO digital theatres.

• Truly international cinema experience exclusively featuring Real D 3D – the world’s best 3D
• Mumbai’s 1^st International multiplex with 6 fully digital screens

Mumbai, ( AJAY RAWAL) : Cinépolis, the World’s 4th largest and India’s 1st international cinema exhibitor, announced the launch of its 6 screen, 100% digital multiplex at Mumbai. The multiplex brings together RealD, the world’s best 3D technology, Hollywood standard 4k digital screens and 7.1 Dolby digital audio.

Talking to  newsmen here on this occasion, Mr. Milan Saini, Country Head and Managing Director, Cinépolis India, said “We are pleased to announce the opening of our newest multiplex, providing international movie experience, in Mumbai. Our patrons can look forward to enjoying a truly world class movie going experience with our state of the art cinema which is conveniently located in one of the best malls of the city. This is the 1^st Cinema in Mumbai to have the most advanced 4K digital projection.”

Cinépolis India, Joint Managing Director,Mr. Deepak Marda stated that, “After an overwhelming response to our international product quality at the other sites, we are extremely happy to introduce the same at Mumbai. Along with the superior audio and video quality, the multiplex will offer an indulging experience through our special offerings like ‘Coffee tree’, an in-house coffee shop which will feature a wide range of freshly prepared gourmet food and beverages.”

On the sideline of the event day, Mr. Devang Sampat, Head – Strategic Initiatives, Cinépolis India, told GNS Correspondent that ” We thank Mr. Nayan Bheda for giving the amazing Neptune Magnet Mall to Mumbai and an opportunity to Cinepolis to bring the best cinema viewing experience to the project. Patrons stand to greatly benefit from our movie experience and offerings like ‘Club Cinépolis’ – the hugely successful loyalty program run by Cinépolis. Movie goers can register with Club Cinépolis for free and start accumulating reward points for every purchase made at the Cinépolis Box Office. These points can be later redeemed for free tickets.”

“Our patrons also have the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite Bollywood and Hollywood stars. In the last two years of operation, Cinépolis fans have had the opportunity to meet stars like Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Tom Cruise, Akshay Kumar, and many other celebrities.” added Mr. Marda.

Mr. Nayan Bheda, Neptune Magnet Mall commented, “Conceptualised to be a Mall with ‘experience’ as its theme and seamless in design, the Neptune Magnet Mall offers an outstanding, enjoyable experience. One-of-its-kind, it is a one-stop-shop for Mumbaikars. Neptune Magnet Mall has the best brands of the world and we welcome Cinepolis to Maharashtra.”

Cinépolis currently operates at Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Patna, Surat, Ludhiana, Bhopal, Jaipur and Mangalore. Starting in 2009, Cinépolis has become the fastest in India to reach the landmark of 50 Screens. With the addition of Cinépolis Mumbai, Cinépolis now stands at a total of 59 screens across all four geographic zones of India.

Mumbai, (GNS) : The controversial queen and porn star Sunny Leone who was unable to perform a cage dance in Dubai Nightclub called wild and Sunny  which was organised by Javed Shafi CEO of Premiere Production House. Sunny Leone Fridays show got  cancelled last minute due to rejection from DTCM (Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing).  According to organiser Javed Shafi of Premiere Production House, all those who had purchased tickets to see Leone were refunded and the entry was made free for the night as opposed to the Dh100 tickets at the door. However, the audience had enjoyed the night with DJ Shadow, Hani and Bollywood dancers.

After this mess  up Sunny is expected to return with the cast of ‘Shootout at Wadala’ at Ibn Battuta Mall, alongside John Abraham, Anil Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor. Whereas the organisers of Premiere Production House who are planning to do lots of BIG BOLLYWOOD EVENTS AND HOLLYWOOD EVENTS and BOLLYWOOD FILM PREMIERE promotions in the future in Dubai.. is wondering how she will get a chance to promote and perform her movie promotion  in Dubai, an official statement said here today.

Premiere Production House CEO… Javed Shafi Said, “I respect the decision of DTCM but It’s very disappointing for us that sunny didn’t get a chance to perform in Nightclub due to rejection from tourism department”

So now how it could be possible for sunny to come in Dubai within a week time to just promote and perform for  her movie

photo caption : Aashutosh Rana in YEDA. picture by GNS

Mumbai, (GNS) : The money saved will be donated by the filmmakers to drought victims in Maharashtra.
Director Kishore Belekar’s film Yeda, which marks Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana’s debut in the Marathi film industry, will soon be released but due to the existing drought condition in the state, the filmmaker has decided to scrap the premiere of his film.
“The team of Yeda has unanimously decided to not hold a premiere of our film. The amount we save through this will be donated to the drought victims,” informs Belekar.

Photo caption : Sonam Kapoor, Brand Ambassador, GJEPC at the Launch of IGJF & IIJW-Delhi edition by GJEPC. GNS photo

 

 

April 12 to 15, 2013 in fashion – luxury capital of India

New Delhi, (GNS) : Jewellery and weddings especially in India are cohesive by nature, infusing a strong element of emotion and love to it.

Indian brides have their own whims and dreams especially when it comes to the jewellery for their wedding and these days the trend is to find a perfect balance between traditional and contemporary designs. Keeping this in mind, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)’s India Gem and Jewellery fair (IGJF), 2013 is all set to showcase the finest jewellery and craftsmanship from across the country, to awe the Indian bride, the news release issued by GJEPC said here today.

In a joint collaboration with the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will be organizing the 1^st and the largest India Gems & Jewellery Fair (IGJF) from April 12-15, 2013 in Hall No. 12/12A at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, offering over 200 stalls for the bride and her family to choose from.

MUMBAI, (GNS): The nation is riding high on T20 mania and India’s favorite radio station Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM is leaving no stone unturned to heighten the fun and merriment for its listeners. Mirchi has associated with Sony MAX and SIX for this joyride in an endeavor to bring listeners a fun-filled experience through a unique blend of programming ideas. The radio station with a strong local connect has always tried to present the flavor of the season in a distinctive manner, upping the entertainment quotient on the channel.

Radio Mirchi has kick-started the excitement by introducing each team with a unique on air avatar. Characters such as Sarkari Babu and Agabai have been entertaining Mirchi listeners for 9 days in the built-up to the cricket season. The station has initiated special ‘Chauke-Chhakke’ moments that will remind the city of the most-cherished anecdotes and trivia of the past seasons with fun dance steps for each! Adding to the fun & fervor, Farah Khan has barged into the Mirchi studios to tell people ‘Sirf Dekhne Ka Nahi’ while they catch all the Live action on SonyMAX and SIX. Farah Khan will make you go ‘Jumping Jhapak Jampak Jampak Thamping Thapak Thampak Thampak Gilli Gilli aa’ from your seat as the hit choreographer chooses to teach the dance steps in a unique audio-friendly style on Radio Mirchi. The entertainment doesn’t end there as Mirchi listeners enjoy the dance steps and also discover Farah’s inspiration behind it along with more engaging chitchat.

Radio Mirchi Cluster head for Mumbai, Preeti Nihalani says, “With the cricket fever having gripped everyone, we at Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM are leaving no stone unturned to fill our kitty with even more entertainment. We are very delighted to come up with an outstanding programming mix and associations for this incredible cricket season. I am confident that our initiatives for the T20 season will acquire an enormous response from listeners across the city”.

In a statement here today, Senior VP and Marketing Head for Sony Entertainment Television and MAX, Gaurav Seth stated, “As usual it was a pleasure to partner with Radio Mirchi to make “Sirf Dekhne ka Nahi” campaign around Pepsi IPL 2013 come alive on Radio. Considering that our campaign revolves around dancing on cricketing moments it was a challenge to manifest the thought in a primarily audio medium. We are thrilled with the response to our creative and are happy that the nation is watching Pepsi IPL and doing Jhamping Jhapak along with it.”

Meanwhile, Neeraj Vyas, EVP and Business Head, MAX says, “At MAX, it has always been our endeavour to bring the finest and the most inimitable variety of entertainment to our audience, be it the finest of films, star-studded events or the phenomenon called Pepsi IPL 2013. Partnering with Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM is another step in that direction. We are happy to associate with them and are sure that their innovative programming mix will take listeners through the high octane action of the Pepsi IPL 2013 in the most entertaining and engaging way.”

Photo Caption VIDYUT JAMWAAL & ARHAAN BHEL LAUNCH FEAR FACTOR ON BIG RTL THRILL CHANNEL.

ARHAAN BEHLL COMES ON BOARD AS HOST FOR MARQUEE SHOW ‘FEAR FACTOR…DARR SE TAKKAR’

SHOW TO GO ON AIR STARTING MARCH 25, 2013 – MONDAY TO FRIDAY AT 2100 HRS

Mumbai, (GNS) .Move over ladies as the men take control of the television remote! That entertainment on television in India is designed largely to meet the tastes of the Indian women is a well known fact, but this is all set to become a myth with the launch of India’s first and only dedicated male entertainment channel, BIG RTL THRILL.

With the tag-line Action ka Baap, the Channel features the best international action content dubbed in Hindi. Marking the launch of the channel across the key markets of Mumbai and Delhi, in addition to Uttar Pradesh (where it launched a quarter ago) is none other than television star Arhaan Behll who comes on board as the host of one of the most electrifying and thrilling shows Fear Factor – Darr se Takkar. Launching the Channel and announcing the show, while keeping with the channel imagery, the actor landed in true macho style from a chopper, surrounded by a bevy of fair-skinned beauties, illustrating the best international action content for Indian males, dubbed in the national language – Hindi. The show launches on March 25^th and will air from Monday to Friday at 2100 hrs  on BIG RTL THRILL.

BIG RTL THRILL is positioned to create a new genre of entertainment for male audiences, beginning with Mumbai and Delhi and reaching out to key markets across the Hindi Speaking Markets of India in a phased manner. With male skewed entertainment being sporadically available across channels and no single destination catering exclusively to male audiences, BIG RTL THRILL comes as an answer to their demands for edge of the seat, action entertainment.

The content mix of the Channel will range hand-picked internationally renowned reality shows, action series, wrestling shows, extreme sports, game shows and action films, dubbed in Hindi, ensuring mass appeal while promising male audiences the adrenaline rush they seek from their television viewing experience. With content acquired from some of the most reputed names ranging Fremantle and Endemol, this Channel is poised to change the landscape of male television entertainment in India.

Offering some of the latest seasons of Fear Factor, Darr Se Takkarfrom US, UK and Russia as well as some of the biggest global hit shows, the channel targeted at male audiences between the age of 15-44 years is poised to be a success. Some of the key international shows on the channel, dubbed in Hindi are:

• Fear Factor Darr Se Takkar, one of the most challenging reality shows, will showcase the latest seasons from UK, US and Russia. Ensuring mass appeal amongst male audiences of India, the Channel has roped in television actor Arhaan Behl as the host of the show.
• Cobra 11 Highway ke Rakhshak is an action series featuring a highway patrolling team comprising 2 men who solve crimes on drugs, robberies and more. The show which has an excellent blend of suspense and action is distributed across over 100 countries globally

Criss Angel – Magic ya Sach – is the most successful magic show in television history and is viewed by over 100mn people each season across 90 countries. During its 6 seasons and over 100 episodes, Criss created and performed over 1,000 mind-blowing demonstrations that still amaze and astound viewers.

Talking  to newsmen here today about his association with the Channel, Arhaan Behll said, “This Channel is superb news for men in India who want to consume action entertainment, but have no single such entertainment destination on television. This Channel is built across a varied canvas of programs that range action reality shows, extreme sports, game shows, action films and more, making it truly a comprehensive offering. I am especially excited to be part of Fear Factor…Darr Se Takkar, which demonstrates one’s ability to face and overcome some of the worst fears. I have been an avid watcher of the show, and am looking forward to present an Indian perspective to the stunts. This is the first time I will be hosting a stunt-based show and I hope that my fans will enjoy watching the show.”

Mr. Sunil Kumaran, Business Head – Language TV, Reliance Broadcast Network also stated, “BIG RTL Thrill has witnessed phenomenal growth since the channel first launched in Uttar Pradesh a quarter ago. Being the first and only Hindi male action entertainment channel in India, the internationally dubbed content has garnered mass appeal amongst audiences and we are confident of the same response being replicated in Mumbai and Delhi. Our decision to bring in an Indian celebrity with mass appeal as a host for Fear Factor…Darr Se Takkaris to ensure better connect with audiences, and Arhaan was the most appropriate choice. We are confident that the Channel will become the answer to male audiences’ quest for entertainment in India.”

Photo caption : National Film Awards announced today as Actor Irrfan Khan won the best actor for his performance as athlete-turned-dacoit in Paan Singh Tomar at the 60th National Film Awards today.

NEW DELHI ( MAYA) : WinnersActor Irrfan Khan has  won the best actor for his performance as athlete-turned-dacoit in Paan Singh Tomar at the 60th National Film Awards announced today.

Paan Singh Tomar, which has been produced by UTV Software communications Ltd. and directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, also won the best Hindi feature film.

In non-feature film category, the award for the best film has been conferred to Shepherds of Paradise (Gojri and Urdu) produced and 0directed by Raja Shabir Khan.

In the category of best writing on cinema section, the book Silent Cinema in India – A Pictorial Journey (English) written by B.D. Garga and published by Harper Collins Publisher India has bagged the top honour, whereas P.S. Radhakrishnan has been conferred the award for the best film critic.

In the feature film category, a total of 38 films from 14 languages have been selected for the 60th National Awards. Chittagong (Hindi) and 101 Chodiyangal (Malayalam) have shared the Indira Gandhi award for the best debut film of a director.

The award for the best popular film for providing wholesome entertainment has been shared by Vicky Donor (Hindi) and Ustad Hotel (Malayalam).

The award for the best director has been conferred on Shivaji Lotan Patil for the film Dhag (Marathi).

The award for the best actor has been shared by Irrfan playing the title role in Paan Singh Tomar and Vikram Gokhale for the film Anumati (Marathi).

The award for the best actress has been conferred on Usha Jadhav for her performance in Dhag (Marathi).

The award for the best supporting actor has been conferred on Anu Kapur for the film Vicky Donor.

The award for the best supporting actress has been shared by Dolly Ahluwalia for the film Vicky Donor and Kalpana for the film ThanichallaNjan (Malyalam).

The best child artist award has been shared by Master Virendra Pratap for Dekh Indian Circus (Hindi) and Master Minon for 101 Chodiyangal (Malayalam).

The award for the best male playback singer has been conferred on Shankar Mahadevan for the song Bolo Na from the film Chittagong. The award for the best female playback singer has been conferred on Samhita for the song Palakein Naa Moon Don from the film Aarti Anklekartikekar (Marathi).

The award for the best screenplay writer (original) has been conferred on Sujoy Ghosh for the film Kahaani.

The award for best screenplay writer (adapted) has been conferred on Bhavesh Mandalia and Umesh Shukla for the film Oh My God.

The award for the best dialogue has been conferred on Anjali Menon for the film Ustad Hotel (Malayalam). The award for the best lyrics has been conferred on Prasoon Joshi for the song Bolo Na from the film Chittagong.

A special jury award has been conferred on Rituparno Ghosh and Nawazuddin Siddiqui for the films Chitrangadha (Bengali), Kahaani, Gangs of Wasseypur, Dekh Indian circus and Talaash (Hindi).

The award for the best choreography has been conferred on Pt. Birju Maharaj for the film Vishwaroopam (Tamil).

In the non-feature film category, Vikrant Pawar has got the best director award for the film Kaatal (Marathi). The award for the best debut film of a director has been conferred to Lipika Singh Darai for the film Eka Gachha Eka Manisa Eka Samudra (Odia).

Shumona Goel and Shai Heredia for the film I Am Micro (English) and Vasudah Joshi for Cancer Katha (English) have been selected for special jury award. Timbaktu (English) has been awarded as the best film in the environmental category and Dreaming Taj Mahal (Hindi and Urdu) has been conferred the award for the best promotional.

The national film awards jury was led this year by filmmaker Basu Chatterjee.