रवि किशन, निरहुआ, खेसारी लाल ने मधुवेन्द्र राय के जन्मदिन को बनाया यादगार...

’जीविका फिल्म्स’ के फिल्म निर्माता मधुवेन्द्र राय का जन्मदिन मुंबई ड्रिंकिंग कल्चर पब में फिल्मी सितारों के बीच बहुत ही धूमधाम से मनाया गया। इस शुभ दिन पर भोजपुरी सिनेमा के शहंशाह रवि किशन, जुबली स्टार दिनेश लाल यादव ’निरहुआ’ और सुपर स्टार खेसारी लाल यादव ने पहुंचकर मधुवेन्द्र राय के जन्मदिन को यादगार बना दिये। इनके साथ ही भोजपुरी सिनेमा के महानायक कुणाल सिंह, अरविन्द अकेला कल्लू, प्रवेश लाल यादव, यश कुमार, राकेश मिश्रा, सुशील सिंह, संजय पाण्डेय, प्रकाश जैस, विकास सिंह वीरप्पन, करन पाण्डेय, कुणाल आदित्य, अभय सिन्हा, रत्नाकर कुमार, विकास सिंह, दिनेश यादव, मधुकर आनंद, शिवनारायण सिंह, नागेश मिश्रा, संतोष मिश्रा, राहुल खान, प्यारेलाल यादव कवि, आजाद सिंह तथा अभिनेत्रियों में आम्रपाली दूबे, काजल राघवानी, अंजना सिंह, अनारा गुप्ता, सीमा सिंह, पूनम दूबे, ऋतू सिंह, प्रियंका पंडित, निशा दूबे, पुष्प शुक्ला, प्रियंका महाराज, पार्श्वगायिका इंदु सोनाली, प्रियंका सिंह सहित फिल्म जगत की बहुत सी फिल्मी हस्तियाँ एवं गणमान्य जनों ने खुलेदिल से जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनायें देते हुए ढ़ेर सारी दुआएं दी और कामयाबी के शिखर पर निरन्तर बढ़ते रहने की कामना की। इस शुभ मौके पर मधुवेन्द्र राय ने तीनों सुपरस्टार सहित आये हुए सभी अतिथयों का तहेदिल से आभार व्यक्त करते हुए शुक्रिया अदा की और हमेशा ऐसे ही प्यार देते रहने की आग्रह की।

उल्लेखनीय है कि मधुवेंद्र राय ने रत्नाकर कुमार के साथ मिलकर बीआईपीएल की क्रिकेट टीम मनोज तिवारी इलेवन को खरीद लिया है। इनका कहना है कि ’बीआईपीएल’ भोजपुरी फिल्म उद्योग के लिए एक परिवार की तरह है पर साथ ही यह एक ऐसा प्लेटफार्म है, जहाँ परिवार के सभी स्टार एक साथ खेलते हैं। बीआईपीएल का यह दूसरा साल काफी लोकप्रिय हो चुका है और अब हम सब को मिलकर इसे अंतर्राष्ट्रीय ब्रांड के रूप में स्थापित करना है, जिससे भोजपुरी सिनेमा का विकास एवं प्रचार-प्रसार हो और हर तरह से भोजपुरी फिल्मों के क्षेत्र का विकास हो सके, इन्हें समृद्ध किया जा सके।  —–Ram Chandra PRO

Shweta Yadav’s Mohabbat Ke Saugat Ready For Release...

स्वेता यादव की फिल्म  ‘मोहब्बत के सौगात ‘ बन कर तैयार !

पल्लवी प्रकाश इंटरनेशनल के बैनर तले बनी भोजपुरी फिल्म ‘मोहब्बत के सौगात ‘ बन कर तैयार हो गया है जल्द ही इस फिल्म के ट्रेलर को यूट्यूब पर लॉन्च किया जायेगा ! ऐसे तो स्वेता यादव ने कई फिल्मे की है ये फिल्म उन का ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट है इस तरह की फिल्मे बार बार नहे बनती है कुछ फिल्मे ही इतिहास बना पाती है ऐसे फिल्मो को सरकार टैक्स फ्री कर देना चाहिए ! मैं स्वेता यादव मूलतः बिहार की रहने वाली हूँ और मैं बिहार का नाम और रोशन करना चाहती हूँ महिलाओ को अपना हक़ लेन के लिए हमेशा बहुत ज्यादा संघर्ष करना पड़ता है ! उसी तरह मैं भी फ़िल्मी दुनिया में  संघर्ष  कर रही हूँ ! मैं इस फिल्म में बहुत ही अच्छा किरदार की हूँ ! किरण बेदी को आदर्श मानने वाली स्वेता एक दिन बहुत बड़ा देश की समाजसेविका बनाना चाहती है !  इस फिल्म में  भोजपुरी फिल्मो के जाने-माने निर्देशक ब्रज भूषण ने इस फिल्म का निर्देशन किया है ! निर्मात्री पल्लवी प्रकाश ने समाज में औरतो को उंनके सम्मान के लिए मिलने वाले अधिकार को इस फिल्म में दर्शाया है , समाज में किस तरह औरतो को दबा कर रखा जाता है और किस प्रकार उनका हक़ उन्हें नहीं दिया जाता , यह इस फिल्म में बखूभी दर्शाया गया है साथ ही इस मुद्दे से बाहर कैसे निकलना है यह सन्देश भी फिल्म में बखूभी दिखाया गया है !

इस फिल्म के कलाकारों में  आदित्य मोहन ,स्वेता यादव ,उदय श्रीवास्तव,स्मिता दुबे जैसे भोजपुरी फिल्मो के जाने -माने चेहरे इस फिल्म में नजर आएँगे ! इस फिल्म के सभी गाने काफी मनोरंजक और कर्णप्रिय है जिसमे संगीत  छोटे बाबा, पंकज , प्रीतम और मनीष सिन्हा ने बहुत ही बेहतरीन तरीके से दिया है और गानो में अपनी सुरीली आवाज़ दी है  नीलेश उपाध्याय, पुष्पलता, प्रियंका सिंह, खुशबू जैन और शेखर गोस्वामी ने  जिसे दर्शक बहुत पसंद करेंगे .इस फिल्म में  फूहड़तापन और अश्लीलता बिलकुल भी नहीं है यही कारण है की यह फिल्म दर्शक अपने पुरे परिवार के साथ देख सकते है ! ——SANJAY BHUSHAN PATIYALA

Actor Shekhar Suman, Mrs.Amruta Devedra Fadnavis, advocated the importance of infusing ‘soul’ in education to the teachers...

Veteran actor Shekhar Suman and Smt. Amruta Devendra Fadnavis, wife of Hon’ble Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, today urged the teachers to go beyond the set pattern of the main stream curriculum and nurture the passion and creativity of the students by bringing the soul in education.  The two were addressing a Global symposium, ‘Soul in Education’ organized by Parisar Asha, a 35 year old not for profit organization working in the field of education.

Mr. Suman appreciated the efforts of Ms. Aarati Savur, C.E.O of Parisar Asha and said such summits would help the teachers to get new ideas. Mrs Fadnavis also appreciated the efforts of the organisers and said this conference would give a new dimension to the teaching style.

Parisar Asha’s initiative ‘Soul in Education’ was organized for more than 600 educators who are the changemakers in education. This initiative was supported and sponsored by L2O- a New York based digital learning platform. This unique summit culminated with the prize distribution ceremony of the Gloria de Souza Excellence Award- Best Educator, in which all the winners were recognized and awarded by Mrs. Fadnavis for their outstanding contribution in the field of education.

“Education has the power to change the world but it is pertinent to awaken the soul in the education system which was present during the ‘Gurukul’ days and is slowly getting lost under the menace of commercialization and competition. ‘Soul in Education’ is an initiative of Parisar Asha to revive the education system and bring back the joy of learning.”, said Ms. Aarati Savur , C.E.O of Parisar Asha.

Mumbai Traffic Police Department Joins Hands Again with Top Gear India Magazine for Road Safety Week...

The 2nd edition of ‘Street Smart Street Safe’ press conference was graced by Pooja Bedi and Dino Morea

Mumbai, 11, January 2017: After a widely successful road safety week campaign last year, the Traffic Police Department of Mumbai has collaborated yet again with TopGear India Magazine for the 2nd edition of ‘Street Smart Street Safe’ 2017.

The Traffic Police Department is constantly trying to tackle everyday challenges for the citizens and this one-week long campaign reflects this notion and is an extension of the same values. The press conference held at Sofitel (BKC) on 11th January 2017 was graced by well-known personalities, Pooja Bedi and Dino Morea, who came forward to support this worthy cause.

Making it a noteworthy affair, the high-profile event witnessed the presence of political dignitaries and esteemed authorities including Joint Commissioner of Traffic Mr. Milind Rambhau Bharambe, Dr. Praveen Gedam, Transport Commissioner, Government of Maharashtra,  Honorable Transport, Khar Land Development Minister Shri Diwakar Raote and lastly Founder of Olive Theory’s Ms. Sushmita Dalmia. In addition to this extensive effort in Mumbai and making it a state-wise affair, an on- ground activation in Kolhapur will also be conducted with an aim to spread road safety awareness.

Through this campaign, automotive and lifestyle magazine, Top Gear India aims to leverage its identity to raise awareness around the road safety week initiative that is currently being implemented by the Mumbai Traffic Police. The event had esteemed brands such as Olive Theory and MEP Infrastructure joining hands in this relevant cause as partners.

Commenting on the road safety campaign, Honorable Transport, Khar Land Development Minister Shri Diwakar Raote said,“This is a great initiative by Worldwide Media to educate everyone about the road safety measures. People crib and discuss a lot about road safety issues but when it comes to them they just forget it conveniently. It is their attitude which can make the campaign successful not anyone of us. We also believe that now is the time to make some additions in the road safety act which was introduced in 1986. We should include strict fine for breaking rules that people are scared to break them. ” Adding more to it, Shri Raote stated, “With such hardworking transport department, we are trying to bring in new processes in place where people are not supposed to go to RTO offices or agents. as everything will be online, from renewing licenses to  paying fee.”

Dr. Praveen Gedam, Transport Commissioner, Govt of Maharashtra, “We are glad to be associated with a campaign like this for road safety but it is not only a week’s thing but should go for 356 days and 24×7. There are close to 1.5 lakh people who die every year in road accidents and most are 15-49 age group. This is one of the leading causes which affect the GDP. Out of all these accidents, the person who is driving is the cause of 3/4 of the accidents. This week we aim to sensitize people about the safety measures and traffic rules.”

Milind Rambhau Bharambe, Joint Commissioner of Traffic, Mumbai said “We all know traffic rules but unfortunately with such congestion on roads, we tend to violate these rules. We have taken various measures to streamline the road safety condition. Mumbai police is going cashless which means no one is going to accept any cash as fine on field. There will be CCTV cameras to keep an eye across the city and we will generate electronic tickets if anyone will be caught breaking rules. Not only this, Mumbai Traffic Police has launched MTP app which is available on iOS and android. Through this app anyone can upload pictures of any traffic violation taking place around them and share it with us. After authenticating the picture, an action will be taken against the person. We look forward for everyone’s support and appeal to the citizens to participate in the initiative.”

Actor Dino Morea on Street Smart, Street Safe campaign said, “This is a great initiative put together to educate everyone about traffic safety discipline. I travel a lot in the city and it irritates me seeing people with no civil sense. Everyone seems to be in so much hurry that tends to break rules thinking that they can get away with such things. I would want to urge people to follow these rules as they are for our betterment only.”

Actress Pooja Bedi commented on the campaign, “Media plays a very important role in spreading the message and this is one such message which needs to reach out to each and every person. A majority of accidents are avoidable if people start following rules and we have some strict punishment in place. We all are aware of traffic safety rules but still there are people who do not hesitate from breaking them. I believe this is a n wonderful app introduced by the Traffic Police of Mumbai and we all should join hands with them to make it smoother.”

Commenting on the same, Head Strategy-Worldwide Media Pvt.Ltd. Mr. Sunil Wuthoo stated, “The Traffic Police Department of Mumbai, with many such efforts has been constantly trying to find a solution for the congestion on roads and road safety in general. We’re extremely proud to have associated with such a cause that affects people on a daily basis and we are optimistic that this campaign will be extremely successful.”

Co-Founder & Director, Olive Theory- Sushmita Dalmia said, “To add to all my fellow panelists, would like to add one thing to it that is Women’s safety which needs to be taken seriously across the nation and we need to support the Street Smart, Street Safe initiative.”

Prime Minister of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, discusses the European Union and India-Serbia ties...

“India and Serbia should work towards retaining their historical political friendship and improving their economic ties with each other”

Mumbai,  January 12, 2017: Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations, Mumbai, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia hosted a luncheon with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic. PM Vucic is on a four-day visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the first time a Serbian Prime Minister has visited India in 30 years.

The meeting at Gateway House addressed the ever-relevant topic; “Eurasia: Coherence in a tumultuous world.” Serbia is a land-locked small nation of 7 million which is geographically located between Europe and Asia, and therefore has a keen interest and engagement with both continents.

Prime Minister Vucic said that Serbians liked Indians, and both were “freedom-loving peoples.” He admired Indian entrepreneurship, saying that his country would like to improve and embrace such entrepreneurship.

PM Vucic highlighted Serbia’s will to improve economic ties with India, and further “attract Indian investors to our country”. He desired a boost in trade between the two countries, and discussed a long term goal of creating a visa-free regime between the two. The meeting also touched upon Serbia’s view on terrorism.  On this front the Prime Minister mentioned that Serbia shares India’s sentiment on terrorism and has consistently condemned terrorist attacks in the territory of India.

On the European Union, PM Vucic said that being positioned at the crossroads of  West and East, behooved the country to have a balanced relationship between Europe and Russia. Said Prime Minister Vucic: “Serbia’s strategic goal is to be a full member state of the European Union”, and it will also then be “the only country within the EU which hasn’t imposed sanctions on Russia”.

In conclusion, Prime Minister Vucic thanked Gateway House for organizing the event for him, and wished for a similar institutional focus and concentration in Serbia on foreign policy. “I would like it if we would be able to boast ourselves of having such a great think tank as you have here in Mumbai,” he stated.

Indi.com and Artist Aloud joins hands yet again to make the LA Dreams come true for performing bands...

The winner to go to LA and meet John Shanks, the celebrated Grammy Award winning Music Producer

Bangalore,11th January,2017: Performing bands now have an opportunity of a lifetime to fly to LA, the land where dreams come true, and meet one of the most celebrated music producers and Grammy Award winner, John Shanks. Artist Aloud, along with Indi.com have collaborated to give wings to one performing band, with their Artist Aloud L.A. Calling challenge, hosted on Indi.com.

Further commenting on the association, Divyansh Bajpai, Co-Founder, Indi.com India said, “Indi is a full-fledged video platform that provides brands a safe space to host their content and conduct engagement initiatives. In the talent vertical, we feel this challenge will showcase not only that the talent pool in India is roaring to go, but also that true engagement can be achieved by utilizing Indi’s unique set of tools. We are delighted to collaborate with Artist Aloud to extend a golden opportunity for ambitious bands to up their game and win a chance to fly to L.A. to spend time in the company of John Shanks. John is a legend in the music world and he has shown that he can guide musicians to fame. I urge everyone to make the best of this challenge, showcase the best of your talent, and compete for the top spot!”

Soumini Sridhara Paul, Vice President, Artist Aloud said, “We have always put our heart and soul in coming up with the best platforms to promote upcoming artists. The Artist Aloud LA Calling contest is one such effort to bring out the best of independent music. We are very happy to partner with Indi.com in this one of its kind contest in the country and to encourage independent music in India. We truly believe that it will be an unforgettable experience for the participants.”

“This challenge aims at finding the best unsigned band from India and changing their lives forever. The winning artists will be flown to L.A. to meet me in my studio where I will spill the secrets to recording a successful album.” said Grammy Award winner John Shanks.

Artist Aloud L.A. Calling challenge calls for performing bands to upload their performance on Indi.com. Representatives from Artist Aloud and Indi would then shortlist top 10 entries, based on the talent and the social media buzz around every video. The man himself, John Shanks will observe the performances of the top 10 selected bands and will pick his favorite to travel to LA and meet him. The winning band will also be mentored personally by John Shanks, along with getting a chance to perform in L.A. Indi would further take care of the to and fro travel, stay, food and beverage allowances of the winning band, for the two days they get to spent in LA.

About Indi.com:

Founded in 2012, Indi.com is a global video engagement platform based out of Southern California enabling both individuals and brands to create and monetize original content by leveraging existing social networks. Indi registered its presence in India in April, 2016. With a view to revolutionize the present day digital media ecosystem, Indi is the platform of choice for brands seeking innovative ways for securing meaningful and interactive social media engagement. Partners thus far include Paytm, Bisleri, Anita Dongre, EMI Records India, IBM, Elite Model Management, and the Denver Broncos, among many others.

For more information, please visit http://indi.com/

About Artist Aloud:

Launched in 2010, Artist Aloud is India’s premier Talent and Independent Content platform across digital and on ground avenues providing and managing an ecosystem across acquisition, distribution, venue programming, talent management and Digital & Event IPs all dedicated to the non-film space.

Artist Aloud – Talent First App, is an all-purpose, uniquely customized app for fans, artists and producers and labels. The App is the ultimate independent content hotspot, to listen to, create and upload original content across genres, be it music, comedy, dance or entertainment. The app is a one stop destination for original independent content across the globe and is available across iOS, Windows and Android formats.