The Showman Mehmood Ali To Make Web -Series On Legendary Singer Mohammed Rafi Sahib...

Wellknown distributor,writer and producer Showman Mehmood Ali of Pen & Camera International will produce the web series of the life and times of legendary singer Mohammed Rafi Sahib.

To be made in fifty episodes of 20 minutes each, each year will cover ten episodes and it will star Fuzail Shahid Rafi, grand-son of Mohammed Rafi as the young Rafi while Shahid Rafi, son of Mohammed Rafi will play older Rafi.  The shooting will begin this month itself after the finalisation of the director and other cast and credits.

On the cold night of December 24, 1924, in a home in Kotla Sulan Singh, Allah Rakhi( Rafi’s mother) lay shivering and moaning in labour, wiating to give birth to her seventh child.  Throughout his childhood, Rafi was called Pheeko who wore the clothes his elder brothers had outgrown. Circumstances compelled Rafi;s father to move to Lahore where he opened a small dhaba(roadside hotel).Rafi’s elder brother ,Mohammed Deen started a barber shop in Noor Mohalla, Bhatti Gat in the same city,with Rafi lending nhim a helping hand.

Meanwhile,Mohammed Deen’s friend,Abdul hameed recognised Rafi’s talent and encouraged him to sing. Later, he was convinced the reluctant family to allow him to take Rafi to Bombay. In 1944, the two arrived in an alien city from where Mohammed Rafi slowly won over the heart of an entire nation.

Rafi’s association with Dilip Kumar, the first superstar of Bollywood films began in 1947 in the film JUGNU where Rafi sang a memorable duet Yahaan badla Wafaa Ka with Noorjehan.Incidentally, rafi also played a small role in this film. Then onwards, the Dilip Kumar-Rafi combination gave as many as 77 songs. From DEEDAR ( Huye Hum Jinke Liye Barbaad’ and Meri Kahani Bhoolne Wale’),AAN (Dil Mein Chhupaake Pyar Ka Toogan), Maan Mera Ehsaan,Takra Gaye Tumse and Mohabbat Choome Jinke Haath ( Rafi’s version) became immensely popular. UDAN KHATOLA had some wonderful numbers of this actor-singer combination- ‘Mohabbat Ki Raahon Mein’,’Na Toofan Se Khelon’ and the haunting ‘O Dur Ke Musafir.’The year 1957 was the focal point of Dilip Kumar’s career as well as that of Rafi with B.R. Chopra’s NAYA DAUR. This film had memorable Rafi-Asha duets such as ‘Maang Ke Saath Tumhaara’, ‘Ude Jab Jab Zulfein Teri’ and ‘Saathi Haath Badhaana.’ This was followed by LEADER(  ‘Apni Azaadi Ko Hum Hargiz Mitaa Sakte Nahin,’Tere Husn Ki Kya Taafrif Karoon’, Mujhe Duniya Waalon Sharaabi Na Samjho, DIL DIYA DARD LIYA ( Dulruba Maine Tere Pyar Mein Kya Kya Na Kiya’,Saawan Aaye Ya Na Aaye, Guze Hain Aaaj Ishq Mein’),RAM AUR SHYAM,AADMI and SANGHARSH, all starring Dilip Kumar and songs rendered by Rafi. Kalyanji Anandji brought Rafi back in BAIRAAG in 1976 and the songs Saare Shaher Mein Aap Sa Koi nahin,Peete Peete Kabhi Kabhi Yun Jaam Badal Jaate Hain and Main Bairaagi Naachoon Gaaoon are still remebered and enjoyed.

Then came the Guru Dutt era with BAAZ in 1953, followed by a series of cinematic treat which had golden voice of Rafi in films like MR & Mrs. 55(1955), PYAASA (1957), 12 O’ Clock( 1958, directed by Pramod Chakravorty for producer G.P. Sippy),KAAGAZ KE PHOOL (1959), CHAUDHVIN KA CHAND (1960) and SAHIB BIBI AUR GHUMAL ( 1962). Rafi sang a record 36 songs for the Guru Dutt banner . Guru Dutt also picturised the portions of Mala Sinha and Tanjua in the immortal romantic number Aap Ke Haseen Rukh Pe Aaaj Naya Noor Hain from the film BAHAREIN PHIR BHI AAYEGI which was completed by his younger brother Atma Ram and Dharmendra replaced Guru Dutt as the main hero.The last time Rafi sang for Guru Dutt from the film SAANJH AUR SAVERA ( Taqdeer Kahan Le Jayegei ) which was an instant hit.

Major Twist Came With Shammi Kapoor

The year 1961 was once again the year to be remembered as India’s first colour film JUNGLEE was released and it had the famous song Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe which was the much talked about twist that Shammi Kapoor brought in the film and the song became a world wide hit. It was soon followed by songs like Baar Baar Dekho in CHINA TOWN, Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra(KASHMIR KI KALI),Chakke Mein Chakka (BRAHMACHARI) , Badan Pe Sitare (PRINCE) all had Shammi Kapoor acting 0n-screen and Rafi emoting it in his rendition.

Mohammed Rafi became the voice for almost every Bollywood hero viz. Dev Anand ( Abhiu Na Jao Chhodkar ke Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi ,Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhaata Chaha Gaya from HUM DONO, the title song from TERE GHAR KE SAAMNE- Ek Ghar Banaaoonga , filmed on Dev Anand and Nutan with its innovative visuals of Nutan inside a wine glass, reflecting the imagination of the intoxicated character portrayed by Dev Anand is still regarded to be a classic romantic duet, filmed by Vijay Anand.

For the Jubilee Kumar Rajendra Kumar ( Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko Kisiki Nazar Na Lage from SASURAL, Baharon Phool Barsao Mera Mehboob Aaya Hai from SURAJ, Tum Sabka Chhodkar Aajao and ‘Dil Ek Mandir Hain’ from DIL EK MANDIR and many more.

For Dharmendra ( ‘Chhalkaye Jaam’ from MERE HUMDUM MERE DOST, Mere Dushman Tu Meri Dosti Ko Tarse from AAYE DIN BAHAAR KA, ‘Aaj Mauam Bada Beimman Hai’ from LOAFER, ‘Main Jatt Yamala Pagla Deewana’ from PRATIGGYA and many more.

Rafi sahib had also sung for all the heroes of the sixties, seventies and eighties viz. Sunil Dutt,Bharat Bhooshan, Biswajit,Shashi Kapoor,Rajesh Khanna,Rishi Kapoor,Vinod Mehra, Anil Dhawan and many more.

Besides singing in 14 lanuages (Assamese,Konkani,Bhojpuri,Oriya,Punjabi,Bengali,Marathi, Sindhi,Kannada,Gujarati,Telugu,Maghi,Maithali and Urdu),

Rafi Sahib  also recorded two songs in English – Although We Hail From Different Lands,Remember Friends The World Is One, an adaption of the tune Baharon Phool Barsao from SURAJ and ‘The She I Love Is A Beautiful’ , adapted from Hum Kaale Hain Toh Kya Huaa Dil Waale Hain from GUMNAAM.

The film AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY, produced and directed by Manmohan Desai had the rare distinction of having Rafi,Kishore,Mukesh and Lata singing for one composition- ‘Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar- the only time the four musical greats lent their voices for one song. This film also had three more immortal songs of Rafi- ‘Parda Hai Parda’, still ranked as one of the best quawalis, ‘Tayab Ali Pyar Ka Dushman’ and ‘Shirdi Wale Sai Baba’.

Grand inauguration of A R Tyres on Link Road, Goregaon...

Apollo Tyres opened its elite outlet A R Tyres in Goregaon West Link Road inaugurated by Aslam Shaikh, MLA and filmmaker Anees Bazmee.

“Apollo Tyres has a huge mark in the industry, and probably it is the first exclusive showroom of Apollo Tyres in the Mumbai suburbs,” greeted MLA Aslam Shaikh congratulating Sahil Shaikh of AR Tyres and PK Chakravorty, Santosh Kumar, Zainul Mansuri and John Kiran Kumar of Apollo Tyres.

Faheem Batliwala of Simca Advertising quoted, “Probably this is the largest tyre showroom in Mumbai and I wouldn’t be surprised if A R Tyres launches several such showrooms very soon across the city.”

Film director Anees Bazmee mentioned, “I have never seen such a grand launch of a Tyre showroom, it is a sprawling and exquisite showroom. My best wishes to Sahilbhai.”

“Since Apollo has its own brand & loyal customers, I expect our co-operation only to grow,” stated Sahil Shaikh, proprietor of AR Tyres & Services whose PR is handled by Naghma Khan of SHAAZ Media Entertainment.

Bollywood Director Shabab Siddiqui’s Bangle Campaign: Outrage on Social Media as 8-Year-old girl raped and killed in Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir...

Over the past few days, there has been a feeling of disgust, a feeling of outrage and a feeling of shame, among the social media community of India. Horrific details emerged out of Kashmir where certain individuals backed by the Hindu Majority BJP party were accused of mercilessly raping an 8-year-old Muslim girl, Asifa, from Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir.

The question on everyone’s mind in the same “What did the little girl do to deserve such an inhumane act?” Asifa was raped for 8 days continuously and finally killed in a deserted forest and she lay there until the police found her body in a state indescribable by words.

The entire social media has been angered by the fact that the government has done absolutely nothing to curb the rape culture in India. Shabab Siddiqui, a common Indian Citizen, has begun a bangle campaign on Facebook as clearly seen in the photo. He wishes to highlight the rather coward behaviour by the central government in not doing enough to bring Asifa to justice.

By bangles, he is referring to the fact that despite the horrific incident of Nirbhaya rape incident which shocked the nation almost 8 years ago, the government has done nothing but hide behind a curtain in a rather cowardly way and allowing the perpetrators to walk free.

Let us hope that Shabab’s campaign is a success and at least now our “Sarkar” realises the shameful state India is in right now and work towards making this country safe for women!

Facebook Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/directorshadab/photos/a.432929433520510.1073741828.431059723707481/1325005547646223/?type=3&theater

THE BEST UNDERARM NIGHT CRICKET TOURNAMENT IN MUAMBAI UNITED CRICKET  BASH SEASON 3 KICKED OFF WITH A BANG...

Actor Saqib Saleem Qureshi, Test cricketer  Wasim Jaffer unveil the UCB SEASON 3 Trophy

Tuesday evening witnessed the Grand Inauguration of UCB’s (United Cricket Bash) 3rd edition by the youth icon, cricket enthusiast and Bollywood actor Saqib Saleem Qureshi whose upcoming film Race 3 is eagerly awaited by his fans. This was followed by dazzling dance performance that entertained the audience.

United Cricket Bash is organized by Karan Tandon, Akbar Khan, Mustakeen Shaikh, Wahab Barudgar of Ball Park Entertainment. Vaseem Shaikh of 7 Star who also is a partner in UCB is telecasting live matches on their network and Wasib G Peshimam of Al Samit International is the sponsor & partner of UCB.

Saqib thanked the promoters of UCB and in particular Test cricketer Wasim Jaffer for being present at the event that unleashed under-arm cricket in such a big way.

Karan Tandon the promoter of UCB welcomed the new team owners of UCB 3 and wished them all the luck for the tournament and pledged for the tournament to be played in the right spirit of the game. Saqib mentioned, “I have also played cricket at state level in Jammu which most of my fans are unaware,” wishing all the teams best of luck. Amidst laughter he mentioned in lighter vein that he would have loved to play all the matches after looking at the Motorbikes on display which are to be given to the best players of the tournament.

Unveiling the trophy of the United Cricket Bash 3 along with Saqib Saleem, Wasim Jaffer mentioned, “I didn’t know that underarm cricket can go so big. I am proud to be at the UCB inauguration.”

UCB is an underarm cricket tournament that is being played on week days Tuesdays to Fridays beginning 11 April to 14 May 2018.

The tournament is presented by 7 Stars, powered by Rise and Raise Foundation and co-sponsored by San Disk.

Pr handeld by Shaaz Media Entertainment- Naghma khan

Little Boy –  Shooting Completed, editing in full swing...

Hindi movie “Little Boy” produced under the banner of Abu Tani Films, producer Yumlam Achung and coproducer Rebecca Changkija, written and directed by Shiraz Henry, cinematographer Ninad Tambe, editor Jeet Singh, music  by Abuzar, lyrics by Arafat Mehmood. Singers Sonu Nigam, Ash King, Dev Negi and KD MD DESI ROCK.

The. Movie is edited and last item song of KD MD was shot in Delhi by choreographer Suresh Saroj. “Little Boy” was shot in Arunachal Pradesh. The movie is based on real story. Actor ins Yajuvendra Pratap, Chuzho Zhokhoi, Rashmi Mishra, Rose Longchar, Shishir Sharma and Ehsaan Khan.

pics of KD MD item song shoot in Delhi Pub.

Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies organizes ‘National Media Conclave (NMC 2018)’ in Mumbai...

Mumbai: Students of PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management : Media and Communication) of Deviprasad Goenka Management college of Media Studies under industry academia interface have organized its National Media Conclave (NMC 2018) “Digi- Tele showdown- the ultimate face off”, 2018  at Malad (W) Campus, Mumbai on Friday 6^th April, 2018 from 2:00 pm onwards.

Technology has influenced every sphere of the business including Media, Entertainment, Communication and Journalism.  To understand more about the digitization and its influence in the industry we have invited eminent corporate CEO’s and personalities who have made a difference in the industry. The Conclave will be inaugurated by Mr. Amit Sadh, who has acted in many films and won awards. We also have Mr. Faridoon Shahryar, who will be sharing his experience in the area of box office and multiplex management. The entire conclave is also strengthened by Ms. Sharabani Deodhar, who will be sharing her experience on TV and film industry.

Passion, enthusiasm and yearning for learning is what forms the backbone of the event. The event focuses on the “Television vs. Digital”. It addresses issues concerning the creation of content in television vs. digital, stirring up conversation around formats and currents media trends, change in the format of daily soap operas, TV creativity, acquisition and retention, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its impact on youth and the future of television. The panel comprises of eminent personages from the media industry: Mr. Sanjeet Saha – Star TV Network, Ms. Shilpa Waswani- Cineyug, Mr. Ashutosh Chaturvedi- The House of Story, Mr. Pravin Pillai, Zee Network and Mr. Sanjay Singh, Zee News.

To know more about the conclave please  contact Deviprasad Goenka Management Institute of Media Studies, Malad (W), RSET Campus, S.V Road Mumbai- 400064                

————-Sanjay Sharma Raj(P.R.O.)