The Gujrati Comedy Blockbuster Midnights With Menka To Hit The Cinemas On 7th Dec 2018...

Midnights with Menka as the movie title seems to be so intriguing and attractive, so does the movie is with a Gujrati flavor in it.

Coconut Motion Pictures are all set for their upcoming  Gujrati Venture naming ‘Midnights with Menka’, starring Gujrati superstar Malhar Thakar which will be a comedy drama.

This Gujrati film will be one of its kind as it not only consist of a Gujrati superstar Malhar Thakar but the actors in there are all debutantes Vinita Mahesh,Esha Kansara and Hardik Sangani,who are all set for their first hit. Surely! This movie would be so special, making the audience feel connected brining in, fresh faces with a comedy tadka making it a family blockbuster where everyone could unite and enjoy together.

After two blockbuster hits “Hameer” & “Best of luck Laalu” Coconut motions have come up with a comedy drama based on ‘fake biopic of a real star’ engaging isn’t it?

The movie is directed by Viral Shah and is produced by Rashmin Majithia under Coconut Motion Pictures and will be releasing on the 7th of Dec all across India.

MALAD WALKATHON – DR ANEEL KASHI MURARKA ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO STAY FIT...

City’s – Dr Siddharth Haritwal and his complete team along with well-known Social Worker and Industrialist Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka – residents of Malad, Mumbai – encouraged hundreds of citizens for a wellness walk through Malad Walkathon. He is a man with an Ample number of Missiions for the society and the Founder of Social Awareness Organisation Ample Missiion, an associate partner with this citizen’s health initiative. The thought behind it was “Walk not just for health, show the world what we stand for”, thereby highlighting the most important issues like Cancer Awareness, Save Water, Skill Development, SwachhBharat and Blood / Organ Donation. Dr Aneel flagged off the Walkathon along with many dignitaries, the walkathon included 10 km, 5 km, 3km and Fun walk for 10-14 yrs kids held at Sanjay Gandhi Playground, Malad east.

This Walk for health event made the Sunday wonderful again for the suburban Mumbaikars. The best part was besides hundreds of elder citizens, women, youth participation many TV & Film Celebrities, social squads and Indian Army Jawans from the nearby Malad Artillery unit also joined for wellness & got a dose of fun with fitness.

There was some wholesome entertainment too for the participants with Live Zumba session, Film & TV celebs like Deepak Parashar, Gajendra Chauhan, Sooraj Thapar, Tiku Talsania, Raj Premi , Bobby Khanna , Yajuvendra Singh , Wasim and Pooja Gor entertained the Walkathon participants. Team Ample Missiion creatively engaged the morning spirited walkers at the venue with unique activities at their stall at the venue of starting and finish point of the Malad Walkathon.

In a world where it’s largely every man for himself, only for a select few, selflessness and social work flows in the blood. Community service is his life’s mission; philanthropy is as natural as breathing. Dr Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka is definitely a true Mumbaikar and one such person in contemporary times, who is on an unstoppable streak to make the world a better place for fellow citizens.

MALAD WALKATHON – DR ANEEL KASHI MURARKA ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO STAY FIT...

City’s – Dr Siddharth Haritwal and his complete team along with well-known Social Worker and Industrialist Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka – residents of Malad, Mumbai – encouraged hundreds of citizens for a wellness walk through Malad Walkathon. He is a man with an Ample number of Missiions for the society and the Founder of Social Awareness Organisation Ample Missiion, an associate partner with this citizen’s health initiative. The thought behind it was “Walk not just for health, show the world what we stand for”, thereby highlighting the most important issues like Cancer Awareness, Save Water, Skill Development, SwachhBharat and Blood / Organ Donation. Dr Aneel flagged off the Walkathon along with many dignitaries, the walkathon included 10 km, 5 km, 3km and Fun walk for 10-14 yrs kids held at Sanjay Gandhi Playground, Malad east.

This Walk for health event made the Sunday wonderful again for the suburban Mumbaikars. The best part was besides hundreds of elder citizens, women, youth participation many TV & Film Celebrities, social squads and Indian Army Jawans from the nearby Malad Artillery unit also joined for wellness & got a dose of fun with fitness.

There was some wholesome entertainment too for the participants with Live Zumba session, Film & TV celebs like Deepak Parashar, Gajendra Chauhan, Sooraj Thapar, Tiku Talsania, Raj Premi , Bobby Khanna , Yajuvendra Singh , Wasim and Pooja Gor entertained the Walkathon participants. Team Ample Missiion creatively engaged the morning spirited walkers at the venue with unique activities at their stall at the venue of starting and finish point of the Malad Walkathon.

In a world where it’s largely every man for himself, only for a select few, selflessness and social work flows in the blood. Community service is his life’s mission; philanthropy is as natural as breathing. Dr Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka is definitely a true Mumbaikar and one such person in contemporary times, who is on an unstoppable streak to make the world a better place for fellow citizens.

Padharo Mhare Desh – Shekhawati Havelis in Paintings by Gopal Swami Khetanchi...

A fascinating expanse of architectural marvels re-imagined, re-created and re-presented as paintings and evoking a nostalgic aura around Shekhawati havelis of Rajasthan, appears in this new series of canvases by master artist Gopal Swami Khetanchi. The hand drawn hyper-realistic photo-look-alike paintings and the three dimensional installation of a specially sourced and restored door of an old mansion,offer an overview of the grand havelis and their once lively ambience.

The imprints of Khetanchi’s love for the Thar district, its sand dunes and havelis where he was born and brought up, and with the made-up glamour world of Mumbai where the foundations of his artistic career were laid;comes through in this collection, as it looks back to look forward. The havelis re-imagined, renamed and retitled in the these idealistic picture-perfect visuals bring them back to their full glory. They document the grandeur, beauty and appeal of the historic structures currently threatened due to neglect and decay. The paintings of grand havelis rewrite the cultural and social history of the era and articulate the need for preservation and conservation of Shekhawati’s distinctive art, architecture and heritage for posterity and glory.

——-Sushma K. Bahl

Padharo Mhare Desh – Shekhawati Havelis in Paintings by Gopal Swami Khetanchi...

A fascinating expanse of architectural marvels re-imagined, re-created and re-presented as paintings and evoking a nostalgic aura around Shekhawati havelis of Rajasthan, appears in this new series of canvases by master artist Gopal Swami Khetanchi. The hand drawn hyper-realistic photo-look-alike paintings and the three dimensional installation of a specially sourced and restored door of an old mansion,offer an overview of the grand havelis and their once lively ambience.

The imprints of Khetanchi’s love for the Thar district, its sand dunes and havelis where he was born and brought up, and with the made-up glamour world of Mumbai where the foundations of his artistic career were laid;comes through in this collection, as it looks back to look forward. The havelis re-imagined, renamed and retitled in the these idealistic picture-perfect visuals bring them back to their full glory. They document the grandeur, beauty and appeal of the historic structures currently threatened due to neglect and decay. The paintings of grand havelis rewrite the cultural and social history of the era and articulate the need for preservation and conservation of Shekhawati’s distinctive art, architecture and heritage for posterity and glory.

——-Sushma K. Bahl

Malad Masti 2018 – The 3rd Edition Of Mumbai’s Biggest Road Fiesta Opens Its Gate For One And All...

December 2^nd, 2018, Mumbai: The vibrant festival of the suburbs, Malad Masti 2018, kick-started with great enthusiasm and frenzy. The third edition of this fantastic festival witnessed an enormous congregation. The venue, Mindspace back road (1.5 km stretch running parallel to the creek) of Malad was beaming with beautiful smiles and endless laughter.

This year the festival began on a much higher note and proved to be a melting point for all visitors through interesting activities which owed to give unparalleled entertainment and merriment.

The theme for this year revolves around ‘Malnutrition’ and takes health as a prime subject of emphasis and preachment.

Malad Masti is an initiative by MLA, Mr. Aslam Shaikh and ALM (Advanced Locality Management) Mindspace Malad, in association with Vision Foundation, an NGO designed especially for Mumbaikars to give them an opportunity to engage in various activities with their loved ones and have unblemished joy. The festival is open for one and all and is free.

It was a star-studded affair (Playback Singer- Abhijeet Sawant, Health Guru- Dr. Mickey Mehta, Actress & Singer- Deepshikha Nagpal, Comedy King- Raju Srivastav, Actor & Comedian- Krishna Abhishek, Miss India 2013- Simran Ahuja, Sangram Chougule- Mr. Universe, Bollywood Playback Singer- Shahid Mallya, Singer- Gwen Dias, Actress & Model- Puja Banerjee).

“This year our sole purpose is to take the festival a notch higher than the previous year. The schedule has been crafted in a way that every age group has something exclusively dedicated and arranged for their entertainment. The response for the first day has been overwhelming. We hope the rich diversity of events attracts more audiences from across the city. We are excited to host more people in the forthcoming Sundays”, said MLA, Mr. Aslam Shaikh.

The key highlights for the day were Yoga and fitness session by Mickey Mehta, people grooved to the songs of Abhijeet Sawant and Gwen Dias, laughter riot with Raju Srivastav and Krushna Abhishek.

Over 70 activities have been planned and sketched during the four Sundays. Kickboxing, Zumba, Talent hunt, High speed Garba, World of Children for small children, Robotics, Dance, Football, Chess, Nail Art, Mehendi Art, Adventure camp, Benefit Square, an NGO for special kids, Brahmakumari, Drum Circle, Breast Cancer awareness, Eye check-up camp, Bollywood dhamaka and Lagori for 60 plus age group. Children, parents, youth and the elderly were seen participating in exhilaration. These events brought to light the talents of the residents. It proved to be an arena for exhibiting skills, performing with might, grooving in fun and encouraging the spirits of the participants on stage.

“ALM Mindspace Malad have been actively working towards the betterment of the area for its residents and for all Mumbaikars to enjoy. The Malad Masti street festival is designed to have the maximum involvement of all residents in jointly ensuring its management and success to promote unity and involvement in active betterment of the area”, said Mr. Shazad Rustomji, Chairman, ALM Mindspace Malad.

“Vision Foundation, has been associated with providing underprivileged children with free education. Witnessing the kids’ faces sparkle with gracious smiles, speak of the fantabulous time they had at the festival today. Events like these have the power to boost confidence and help nurture one’s hidden talents”, said Ms. Noella Varella, General Secretary, Vision Foundation.

So whether you are looking forward to spending your Sundays with family or want to hang out with your friends, Malad Masti festival is the place to head to.

When: All four Sundays, December 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th and 23^rd

Where: Mindspace back road, Malad

‘MALAD MASTI’ is a fun filled street event/festival that will be held on 4 Sundays December 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th and 23^rd targeted at engaging the residents and nearby populace into meaningful outdoor activities and performing arts, to promote a healthy lifestyle with activities for the mind and body. Malad Masti is an initiative by MLA, Mr. Aslam Shaikh to help people of Mumbai reclaim streets. The Mindspace area is a beehive of creativity and outdoor activities, with active participation of the residents.