बुधवार, 31 अगस्त 2016

After Aishwarya’s JAZBAA, M-Tech ties up with Rajniesh-Sonarika’s SAANSEIN

M-Tech, a leading mobile company, is gradually making its space in Bollywood arena. Last time M-tech Mobile Group joined hands with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Irrfan Khan starrer JAZBAA and even introduced new smart phone ‘Jazbaa’ in the market. 
After creating a sizeable market share in the feature phone market and projecting to cross 5 Lac pieces a month in this sector, M-tech Mobile has now tied up with the much awaited ‘horrance’ (horror romance) SAANSEIN - The Last Breath.
Co-Founder, M-Tech Informatics, Vikram Agarwal said, “M Tech mobile is always committed to provide the best technology to the masses at the most affordable rates. We have created a sizeable market in the industry and projecting great figures in the future. The thought behind doing in film branding was to achieve a wider reach in short span of time. The movie has talented cast with a great story line. We are happy to be associated and believe that it will definitely help our brand grow further.”
Goutam Jain, SAANSEIN producer (GPA Productions), said, "We are absolutely elated that M-tech Mobile Group has come on board for SAANSEIN and we are sure this association will help both the film and the brand.”  
While SAANSEIN Director Rajiv Ruia said, “It is a pleasure to collaborate with a leading Mobile Group like M-tech. This alliance is not just a strategic one but also an innovative one. This strategy of in-film branding will give an edge to both of us.”
Starring Rajniesh Duggall, Sonarika Bharodia, Hiten Tejwani, Amir Dalvi and Neetha Shetty SAANSEIN -THE LAST BREATH is directed by Rajiv S Ruia under GPA Productions banner and it is ready to release on November 11, 2016.

Sony Max Highlights and Listings 1st- 15th September, 2016

THU
1-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
MAIN HOON LUCKY THE RACER (DUB)
FRI
2-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
YEVADU (DUB)
SAT
3-Sep-16
08:00:00PM
DUM BIRIYANI
SUN
4-Sep-16
08:00:00PM
3 IDIOTS
MON
5-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
SAALA KHADOOS
TUE
6-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
DARINGBAAZ KHILADI (DUB)
WED
7-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
DUM (DUB)
THU
8-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
KHATARNAK KHILADI (DUB)
FRI
9-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
THE RETURN OF REBEL (DUB)
SAT
10-Sep-16
08:00:00PM
SON OF SATYAMURTY
SUN
11-Sep-16
08:00:00PM
KANCHANA 2
MON
12-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
SABSE BADHKAR HUM 2
TUE
13-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
KRRISH 3
WED
14-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
THE RETURN OF LION (DUB)
THU
15-Sep-16
09:00:00PM
MUNNABHAI MBBS

Priyanka Chopra launches Ganpati song from Ventilator on Twitter

Priyanka Chopra’s production house Purple Pebble Pictures debut Marathi movie, Ventilator is currently into its post-production stage.Produced by Madhu Chopra and directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, the first song from the movie, ‘Ya Re Ya Saare Ya’ was officially launched by the global icon herself today (31st August) on her Twitter account.Ventilator is a family entertainer featuring a sterling ensemble cast that includes veteran Marathi film and theatre actors.Interestingly, the high-energy dance number celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi festival as the family welcomes the arrival of Lord Ganesh.Priyanka tweeted, “This season of Ganesh Chaturthi, So proud to launch two Ganpati Songs from our Marathi Film #ventilator” Director Rajesh Mapuskar says, “Back home in my village Shriwardhan, I’ve always heard my father and uncles singing Ya Re Ya during Ganpati celebration. It was like a wakeup call for all Bhajan mandalas to worship Lord Ganesh. My uncle wrote the lyrics and composed basic tune of mukhadas but our music director Rohan Gokhle and Rohan Pradhan took this to another level. It evokes my childhood nostalgia. I am sure it will take listeners too to a ride of deep devotion and thumping rhythm.” 

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE LEONARDO DICAPRIO FILM-ROMEO+ JULIET

Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film based on the famous Shakespearean play is a film that has grabbed hearts ever since its release. A modern day adaptation of the classic tragedy, the film is a part of Star Movies Select HD’s Book Adaptation Festival which will air on Sunday at 1pm on the premier channel. Set in a contemporary city, the Leonardo DiCapario and Claire Danes starrer brought the Bard’s play into a modern, dreamlike setting, reaching across audiences than any other Shakespeare adaptation had done to that point. With the iconic film gracing our screens this weekend, here is a look at some of the most interesting facts about the movie that makes it a classic. The film runtime is synonymous to the first line of the film. Running for 2hrs, the first line states,” “Is now the two hours’ traffic of our stage.” All the major characters wear costumes at the Capulet masquerade ball that fit their personalities. Such as-Romeo as a knight, Juliet as an angel, Tybalt as a devil, Capulet as an emperor. The role of Juliet played by Claire Dane turned down the role of “Rose” in Titanic (1997) as she had just finished working with Leonardo DiCaprio on Romeo + Juliet (1996). “Immoderately she weeps for Tybalt’s death. Now, sir, her father counts it dangerous that she doth give her sorrow so much sway, and in his wisdom hastes our marriage to stop the inundation of her tears.” Paul Rudd who plays Antman also played a role in the film as Paris. His superhero film Antman will also be premiering on Star Movies on 11th September also.

३१ अक्टूबर का ट्रेलर रिलीज़

बकौल पूर्व प्रधान मंत्री राजीव गाँधी इंदिरा गाँधी की हत्या एक बड़े पेड़ का गिरना जैसी थी, जो गिरता है तो धरती हिलती ही है. इंदिरागाँधी की हत्या (३१ अक्टूबर) के बाद पेड़ के गिरने से कैसे दिल्ली सहित पूरे देश के नगरों की धरती हिली थी, इसका चित्रण है फिल्म ३१ अक्टूबर में. यह फिल्म ७ अक्टूबर को रिलीज़ हो रही है. इस फिल्म का ट्रेलर कल (३१ अगस्त को) रिलीज़ हुआ था।  इसे अब तक २.७८ लाख दर्शक देख चुके हैं। 

DRAKE WINS THE VMA FOR 'HOTLINE BLING'

Drake released his single “Hotline Bling”last October and ever since it’s been stuck in everybody’s minds. Rapper Drake, who’s Hotline Bling had every soul dancing through the year was declared the winner in the “Best Hip Hop Song” category recently at theVMA’s in Manhattan. Drake is no stranger to this award; in 2012 he won the same for “HYFR”. He was also awarded the honour in 2014 for “Hold On and We’re Going Home.” But with the iconic colours and moves, “Hotline Bling” is likely the Drake video we’ll remember the best for years to come. Drake, in the sharpest of tuxes, also presented Riri (Rihanna) with the Video Vanguard award, or the VMA version of a lifetime achievement honour. With Drake’s incredible music in his new album ‘Views’, it is affirmative for the rapper to grab all the possible music awards.

Actor-danseuse Gracy Singh performed at ISKCON, Mumbai

Actor-danseuse Gracy Singh recently performed Odissi, Kathak, Manipuri and Bharatnatyam at ISKCON, Mumbai. She performed at a dance show called Vrindavan which is based on the divine love of Radha-Krishna. Check out the adjacent pictures!







WIZCRAFT PLACES INDIA ON THE GLOBAL MAP WITH WORLD-CLASS EVENTS CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE NATION

This year, the biggest highlight has been Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s dream of being one with the people of our nation and this dream was realized by Wizcraft at the successful completion of 2 years of MyGov’s participative governance, in August. For the first-time ever, citizens from across the country came together on one platform to raise their concerns before the Prime Minister, who addressed the same and also presented before the world the achievements and highlights of our government and the idea of technology-assisted Jan Bhagidari in all spheres of governance.
Since this year also marked the 300th Shaheedi Samagam of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur,Wizcraft brought to life the story of the great warrior on a larger-than-life canvas by video-mapping Asia’s tallest War Memorial Minar in Chappar Chiri, Chandigarh and a 6 minute firework synchronized with a laser story board show and laser beam show, for the very first time in history. This event witnessed by over 6000 attendees, acknowledged the achievements and heroism of the great disciple of Guru Gobind Singh and was followed by the main event in Delhi on 3rd July, where for the very first time in India, a Live AR was shot with an actual character, who resembled Baba
Banda Singh Bahadur, walked into the audience on his horse and made circles around the guests and delivered his message to the youth. With the Prime Minister of India present, along with the Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana and the cabinet ministers, this event was a huge success and left a powerful impact on the younger generation of Punjab and across the nation, and was appreciated for the grandeur of the celebrations. 
Wizcraft also successfully ideated and executed the ‘India Skills Week 2016’, which began with a Walkathon on 15th July at India Gate lawns followed by the opening ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, where the Hon’ble President of India, Dr. Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the launch of India Skill Center, PMKVY2.0, LMIS, the Skill India online portal and the India Skill 2016 Competition in the presence of Shree. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Mr. Prakash Javedekar, Smt. Smriti Irani and Mr. Venkaiah Naidu. This 3-day event, which included an exhibition at Pragati Madan that saw a footfall of 50,000 visitors, communicated the initiatives and achievements of
Skill Development Ministry seamlessly. The participants showcased their talent and skills in the form of a skit, dance or a fashion show, in the presence of Mr. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Mr. Suket Dhir and Mr. Krishnamachari Srikkanth, and the finalists of India Skill 2016 will get an opportunity to participate at the World Skills International Competition in Abu Dhabi next year. 
Bringing together The President, the Vice President and The Prime Minister of India on one stage, Wizcraft proudly organized and executed the inauguration of Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, which exhibits all the antiques received by the President and the key memorabilia at the museum as an appreciation of our country’s rich heritage. A specially created structure with unusual sizes was set up to ensure maximum visibility for the museum and the clock tower and was beautifully lit with intelligent lights and floral décor. The event saw the launch of a Hop-On Hop-Off bus, along with 5 books and a microsite. The inauguration event was attended by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chiefs of the Armed Forces, 36 Governors of 29 states and 7 Union Territories, Leaders of
Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Speaker of Lok Sabha, top 16 Cabinet Ministers, along with the leaders of political parties in the country, Chairmen of Parliamentary Standing Committees, Members of Cabinet Committee on Security, Cabinet Committee on Home Affairs and Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, among others. 
Commenting on achieving this incredible feat, Mr. Andre Timmins, Director, Wizcraft International Entertainment said, “By delivering experiences that have been challenging yet hugely rewarding, we at Wizcraft are proud to be considered the preferred agency of various government ministries and bringing to life their vision. Our in-depth knowledge about the government initiatives gives us an edge while conceptualizing these different events and delivering outstanding results. We make events extraordinary by breathing magnanimity into it with our undeterred passion and our aim is to continue creating wonders!” 
About Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

Wizcraft International Entertainment, India’s leading media and Entertainment Company is dedicated to showcasing its expertise on the world stage.  Having conceptualized some of the grandest events globally including the 50 Years of Indian Independence, the 30 Years of Mauritian Independence, the 10 years of the South African Freedom Struggle, the Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing ceremonies in Delhi as well as the Handover ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, & the prestigious International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards & Weekend for 15 years in over 12 countries, Wizcraft has contributed towards brand building for India across the world.  It has pioneered and developed India’s biggest entertainment brand IIFA which has taken Indian Cinema and culture to the world. The growth story of the company reflects the evolution of the Indian event management & entertainment industry itself. Driven by its vision “Believe in the power of your dreams” the company is committed to quality and innovation, while setting its sights on greater peaks of achievement.

मंगलवार, 30 अगस्त 2016

THE STAGE IS SET! THE SEARCH IS ON! SONY ENTERTAINMENT TELESVISION BEGINS ITS QUEST FOR NATION’S FIRST SUPER DANCER – DANCE KA KAL


                       
 ~ Premiering on 10th September, Saturday – Sunday at 8:00 pm ~
Celebrated to bring some of the most distinctive reality formats to India, Sony Entertainment Television is all set to launch its new kids dance reality show, Super Dancer - Dance Ka Kal! The show promises to showcase dance talents from across the country on one national platform.
As the knowledge and impact of dance has broadened over the years, it has now surpassed from being a mere passion to a full-fledged career choice, Super Dancer is the next big ambitious platform for kids. With an aim to nurture, groom and hone the skills of young and upcoming talents, the show promises to be the ultimate destination to identify the future of dance. Kick-starting its search to find the one child prote between the age of 4-13 who will redefine the way dance is perceived in the country, the show premiersSeptember 10, 2016, every Saturday-Sunday at 8pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.
After a nationwide hunt to scout for India’s best dancing talents across 15 cities where kids underwent rigorous screening, 12 dancers will get a golden opportunity to compete for the coveted title of Super Dancer – Dance Ka Kal. Each final contestant will be paired with one notable choreographer who will mentor, understand and nurture their strengths while introducing them to different dance techniques and bring out the best in them week on week
Super Dancer will be judged by the dancing sensation- Shilpa Shetty; ace choreographer – Geeta Kapur; and leading Bollywood director – Anurag Basu, the show will train, encourage and groom young talent. Seen hosting will be dashing actor Rithvik Dhanjani and adorable comedian Paritosh Tripathi.

Super Dancer is sure to set the television screens ablaze with the dhamakedar performances of the little ones, who can definitely give any adult a run for their money. The show will be the perfect platform for young prots to showcase the 3D’s of Dancing - Desire, Discipline and Determination. So get set to join Shilpa Shetty, Geeta Kapur and Anurag Basu as they embark on their search of finding India’s first Super Dancer!

Baar Baar Dekho Team in Jaipur (in pics)

After creating a huge hysteria in Ahmedabad, team Baar Baar Dekho has now reached Jaipur and started their Jaipur leg with a bang. Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif grooved to the film's chartbuster, Kala Chashma in a flash mob at Shyam Nagar metro station.












Celebrations begin for the 30th Anniversary of Macao International Music Festival (MIMF)

             
      ~Macao gears up for an unforgettable entertainment 
            experience for music and art lovers ~
Macao has established itself as the ultimate hub for some of the hottest concerts, shows and sporting events, which account for unforgettable entertainment experiences. This year too, Macao is geared up to rejoice in their highly-anticipated 30th anniversary of Macao International Music Festival (MIMF) commencing 28th September – 30th October, 2016.
In the upcoming edition of this world-famous festival, popular musicians and ensembles from all over the world including Russia, The Unites States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Mongolia, Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao among others will be performing 27 excellent shows to enthral the music-lovers from all across the globe.
This year, MIMF will be showcasing several works of ethnic appeal, which include renowned Portuguese pianist Adriano Jordão, the leader of renowned percussion ensemble Colin Currie Group, Colin Currie, the nationally acclaimed huqin master Xu Ke and the ‘Queen Of Pipa’ Zhong Hongyan, will be conducting master classes for budding musicians. Well-known Hong Kong literary and art critic, Chow Fan Fu, Tam Mei Leng, and the Co-Artistic Director of Hong Kong’s experimental art group Zuni Icosahedron, Danny Yun Ning-Tsun will also be conducting intriguing sessions with music enthusiasts. Jazz guitarists Lawrence Ku and Eugene Pao will also be throwing light on their experiences and their journey so far in the music industry. Several pre-show talks and backstage tours of the opera Turandot will be held to showcase the mesmerising costumes, props and sets used in the production.
Marking the Pearl Jubilee of this much awaited music festival, the Cultural Affairs Bureau will be hosting the ‘Macao International Music Festival Forum’ which has ‘Glorious 30The Sinophone Rhapsodies’ as its theme and will be focusing on ‘Music and Arts Festivals as Drivers of a City’s Cultural Development’. During this festival, various renowned guests from cultural sectors of both overseas and the nearby regions will be conducting some very interesting sessions. This year will also mark the launch of the publication ‘30th Macao International Music Festival Special Commemorative Edition’covering programme reviews and the historical evolution of the Festival in the past years, as well as insightful commentaries and news articles by former festival directors and local scholars, offering an overview of the Festival’s contribution to Macao’s cultural development over the past three decades.
On the eve of this edition, the Organiser has printed a “Scratch to win!” game onto the postcards and has attached a specially designed badge and invitation card with a 30% discount on tickets for the 30th MIMF, to be sent to all music lovers. Two lucky winners of the “Scratch to win!” game will be awarded two sets of free tickets for all performances of the Festival, and 30 participants will receive a “Gugumesic souvenir set”, celebrating the 30thanniversary of the Festival.
Macao has the perfect blend of leisure and entertainment, which is one of the essential reasons for its growing popularity across the globe! So make sure you plan your next vacation to Macao very soon to indulge yourself in the many exciting offerings.

SHAH RUKH KHAN’S ‘DARR’ TO BE REBOOTED BY Y-FILMS AS A MINI-SERIES Darr 2.0 Takes On Theme Of Cyber-Stalking

In a journey spanning only ten months on digital, Y-Films, India’s premiere youth entertainment studio, has been hailed as a trailblazer by both critics and fans.  Over just four super hit series, one short film anthology and one pop music group, Y-Films has amassed over 65 million views, almost 5 Lac  subscribers, a Cannes Grand Prix Glass Lion Award as well as a Webby Award, amongst many other laurels. The youth films wing of Yash Raj Films, Y-Films has always picked content that’s both entertaining and also social relevant. Be it sex education with Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa, LGBT rights with the 6-Pack Band, gender equality with Man’s World or more. It’s now gearing up to go bigger, darker and edgier with a reboot of the cult YRF thriller, Darr, in a contemporary avatar as a five part mini-series, Darr 2.0.
Darr 2.0 will feature the characters of Rahul, Kiran and Sunil from the original but in an entirely new milieu, weaved in a modern, original tale of obsession and fear in the age of cyber stalking and digital crimes. The series holds a mirror to the perilous environment of online privacy invasion and social media harassment that can take a dangerous and disturbing turn, if unchecked.
To demonstrate the risks of voluntarily releasing too much information on the internet, Y-Films asked its fans, followers & subscribers to send across their happy pictures and moments for its next promo but did not reveal any further information. Hundreds of personal and intimate pictures poured in, and some of those pictures are showcased in the first part of the teaser, the second part of which features an unidentified young man discreetly saving them on his computer. Giving the fans a virtual first-hand experience of the safety risk they undertake each time they share their information online. Thus putting the fans at the center of the Darr 2.0 theme that has the tagline: “You have one new follower.” 
The fifth original Y-Films series, Darr 2.0, is directed by Vikas Chandra, a Sundance Screenwriters Lab Fellow and Associate Creative Producer on YRF’s Detective Byomkesh Bakshy and produced by Ashish Patil, Head of Y-Films. It has a story by Nikhil Taneja, with screenplay and dialogues written by Shubham Yogi and Taneja. More details in terms of the cast, crew are yet to be announced but there are some very exciting plans in the pipeline. The five-part series will be out soon on the Y-Films channel. Watch and, of course, share… but at your own risk!
CHECK OUT THE DARR 2.0 TEASER HERE:

‘रज्जो’ से ज्यादा ‘अकीरा’ मेरे दिल के करीब: सोनाक्षी सिन्हा

बाॅलीवुड की रज्जो, यानी सोनाक्षी सिन्हा बहुत जल्द पर्दे पर किक और पंच मारती नजर आएंगी।  उनकी मोस्ट अवेटेड फिल्म ‘अकीरा’ इस शुक्रवार रिलीज होने वाली है। ए. आर. मुरूगदास के डायरेक्शन से सजी इस फिल्म में सोनाक्षी जबरदस्त एक्शन अवतार में दिखेंगी। तमिल फिल्म ‘मौउना गुरु’ की रीमेक ‘अकीरा’ का ट्रेलर सलमान खान की फिल्म ‘सुल्तान’ के साथ सिनेमाहाल में रिलीज किया गया था, जबकि अब यह फिल्म 2 सितंबर को रिलीज होनेवाली है। ‘अकीरा’ में सोनाक्षी ने एक्शन से भरपूर एक बोल्ड लड़की का किरदार निभाया है। इसमें सोनाक्षी ने एक बागी लड़की का किरदार निभाया है। फिल्म की कहानी इस बागी लड़की के जोधपुर से मुंबई तक के सफर के आसपास घूमती है। कहानी के हिसाब से कॉलेज स्टूडेंट अकीरा (सोनाक्षी सिन्हा) अपनी पढ़ाई करने के लिए मुंबई आती है और पहले गलतफहमी और फिर साजिशों में उलझते हुए उसकी भिड़ंत भ्रष्ट पुलिस ऑफिसर से हो जाती है। अकीरा अन्याय को न सहन करने वालों में है और उसकी इस जिद के चलते उसे अपने परिवार तक की उपेक्षा का शिकार होना पड़ता है। इस वजह से उसकी जिंदगी बदल जाती है। पुलिस उसका एनकाउंटर करना चाहती है और फिर उसे पागलखाने भेज दिया जाता है। सोनाक्षी ने इस फिल्म के लिए बाकायदा मिक्स्ड मार्शल आर्ट की ट्रेनिंग ली है। शायद यही वजह है कि इस ट्रेलर में वे अपनी पिछली फिल्मों की तुलना में ज्यादा फिट नजर आ रही हैं। उनके स्टंट्स फिल्म का प्रमुख आकर्षण होंगे। इस तरह के खतरनाक स्टंट्स सोनाक्षी ने पहली बार की हैं। शायद यही वह वजह है कि जब उनसे पूछा गया कि इस किरदार को बेहतरीन तरीके से निभाने के लिए आपके अलावा और कौन अभिनेत्री हो सकती है, तो उन्होंने साफ कहा कि मुझे नहीं लगता कि उनसे बेहतर कोई इस किरदार को निभा सकती है। सोनाक्षी ने कहा कि डायरेक्टर ए. आर. मुरूगदास को मेरी क्षमता और प्रतिभा पर यकीन था, तभी उन्होंने मुझे यह रोल आॅफर किया और मैं इसके लिए उनका शुक्रगुजार हूं। उन्होंने कभी भी मुझे फिल्म में हीरोइन की तरह पेश नहीं किया, बल्कि एक अभिनेता की तरह उनका हमेशा मेरे एक्शन सीक्वेंस पर ही ध्यान रहता था। हालांकि, मेरे लिए यह बेहद मुश्किल टास्क था, लेकिन ऊपरवाले की दया से मैं वह सब कुछ करने में सफल रही, जो डायरेक्टर मुझसे अपेक्षा रखते थे। इतनी मेहनत करने के कारण ही अकीरा का यह किरदार मेरी पहली फिल्म ‘दबंग’ के रज्जो के किरदार से कहीं ज्यादा मेरे दिल के करीब है। 

Sonakshi Sinha Felicitates Girls From Akshay Kumar's Women's Self Defence Centre

The girls who stood stood up against atrocities not only received words of encouragement from Sonakshi but the actress also presented the girls with a token of appreciation.Not just that, she also posed with these brave girls as all of them showcased  some self defense moves.





Announcement from D23 for Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios and 20th Century Studios' theatrical titles

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 10, 2022) — The Walt Disney Studios continued to fuel the fire ignited at yesterday’s showcase with a jam-packed pr...