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Cannes Lions – Freida Pinto joins director of Love Actually Richard Curtis

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Cannes Lions – Freida Pinto joins director of Love Actually Richard Curtis

Cannes Lions – Freida Pinto joins director of Love Actually Richard Curtis to unveil 1st Ever Global Cinema Campaign in an effort to raise awareness of SDGs to 7bn people in 7 days‏

At  Cannes Lions advertising festival saw the launch of The First Ever Global Cinema Campaign. At a seminar hosted by SAWA – the Global Cinema Advertising Association, founding partners of Project Everyone, advertising legend and BBH founder Sir John Hegarty and Richard Curtis  unveiled details of the creation and distribution of this film which will also be seen in INDIA.

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They discussed the power of cinema in delivering social good and Freida Pinto and Chiwetel Ejiofor shared their experiences of how cinema can create waves for social change. The conversationwas chaired by British journalist and TV presenter Mariella Frostrup.

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Richard conceived Project Everyone, with and for the UN. www.project-everyone.org Some of our other partners include Virgin, TES, Penguin Books, Aviva, Standard Chartered Bank, Comic Relief, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. On 26th Sept, the Sustainable Development Goals are to be agreed at the UN General Assembly, which include eradicating global poverty by 2030. These are a series of ambitious targets to end extreme poverty and tackle climate change for everyone by 2030. Their best chance of being met is if everyone on the planet is aware of them so the simple but mighty ambition of Project Everyone is to get the global goals in front of 7 billion people in 7 days between 26th September to 2nd October.

STRATEGIC FOCUS ON CUTTING EDGE, DIFFERENTIATED COMEDY CONTENT

Mumbai, June 24, 2015: BIG MAGIC, poised to be the ultimate comedy destination from Reliance Broadcast Network Limited launched a fresh new look and channel identity. The content as part of the renewed strategic vision will be unpredictable, cutting edge, quirky, contemporary, surprising, differentiated, hilarious and entertaining; targeting families, but predominantly the male audience.

With original content including a high degree of humour, BIG Magic viewers will enjoy shows in the sitcom, non-fiction space, focused on building iconic characters which are stand out, quirky and funny. The content offered will be platform agnostic with a large play in the digital and mobile medium.

The logo unveiling saw the presence of popular BIG Magic stars namely Kiku Sharda aka Akbar andDelnaaz Irani aka Rani from Akbar BirbalSaloni Daini, Ami Trivedi, Iqbal Azad, Dharmik Joisar, Sushant Mohindra of the recently launched show Tedi Medi FamilyUpasana Singh aka Tarawanti and Gaurav Sharma aka Pappu from Total Nadaniyaan amongst others.

Talking about the innovation and change, Mr. Paritosh Painter, Network Creative Director, Reliance Broadcast Network Limited, said, “At BIG Magic, we strive to offer comedy content that is fresh, surprising, unpredictable and fully over the top. In line with our new campaign, we will continue our commitment to offer a comical line up of hilarious sitcoms, surprising and unpredictable short formats on topical issues, laugh out loud weekend special and festive specials.”

Commenting on the new logo and campaign, Mr. Tarun Katial, Chief Executive Officer, Reliance Broadcast Network Limited said, “It has been a great year for BIG Magic since its launch last year and we are positive that our fresh, contemporary, over the top, quirky positioning will help in amplifying the overall channel outlook. Our clear objective is to make viewers laugh out loud and build iconic characters in the comedy space. With original content targeted at metros and non-metros, both long and short formats, BIG Magic is focused to provide nothing but unique and edgy comedy through its content to make people laugh out loud.”

BIG Magic is available across all DTH players as Tata Sky, Airtel, Videocon, DD Free Dish, Dish TV, Reliance Digital TV along with all cable operators as Hathway, Incable, Digicable, DEN, 7 Star, ABS, Siticable, Star Broadband and GTPL amongst others.

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About Reliance Broadcast Network Limited

Reliance Broadcast Network Limited is a media and entertainment company with interests in radio, television and television production. The Company houses: 92.7 BIG FM – India’s No.1 FM Network with 45 stations, reaching over 4 crore Indians each week; BIG MAGIC – which has built strong brand equity as a Comedy Channel and is positioned as the one stop destination for humor, BIG MAGIC Ganga – the No. 1 regional Channel of Bihar and Jharkhand; BIG MAGIC International – a channel targeted at the Indian Diaspora in the US and Canada; BIG Thrill – the destination for action entertainment; and BIG Productions – its television content production division. For more information log on to www.reliancebroadcast.com

Actor Vijay Badlani distributes umbrellas to the needy children

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Actor Vijay Badlani distributes umbrellas to the needy children

Mumbai.Movie and TV actor Vijay Badlani is seen in 3 TV serials being broadcasted on various channels. On zee TV he is seen as a Tansen in ‘Jodha Akbar’, on Big Magic channel he is seen as Kuns in serial ‘Bal Gopal Kare Dhamaal’, and in Sony Sab he is seen as a Naarad in serial ‘ Yam Hain Hum’. Now with  his busy schedule, the actor is seen doing social work too.

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In view of monsoons and the time for school opening, Vijay Badlani has distributed umbrellas, notebooks, pencils, compass, rubber and sharpeners to the needy school children. The distribution was held on 24 June 2014 at Russia Villa in Malwani, Malad(W),Mumbai. At the time he was also shooting for ‘Bal Gopal Kare Dhamaal’.

“If god has given us something we must share it with the needy. I keep doing charitable work as one should live for others too and not for oneself,” says Vijay Badlani.

Actress Sayali Bhagath inaugurated Chitah Martial Arts Academy

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Actress Sayali Bhagath inaugurated Chitah Martial Arts Academy

Chitah Yajnesh Shetty martial art academy opened in Muljibhai Mehta International School, Virar, this is a part of curriculum, 600 students have registered their names. The inaugration ceremony has been done by former Miss India & bollywood actress Sayali Bhagath, Mixed Martial Art champion From Afghanistan Mr.Sameer Ali and bollywood actor in the presence school trustee Bhavesh Mehta, Manager Ramesh Nair, Principal Mrs. Manisha Kerker with thousands of student in the school. Chitah yajnesh shetty specially thanked Virar Shanker Shetty on this occasion & honoured Miss India Sayali Bhagath with Brown Belt, Sayali Bhagath taking CJKD training by Chitah Yajnesh from last 3 years.

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On this occasion Chitah Yajness Shetty also wished everyone a Happy International Yoga Week saying that both yoga and martial art serve almost the same purpose through different ways. It is necessary to include them in our daily life as our lifestyle demands so.

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Chitah Yajnesh Shetty  has trained more than 150 movie stars and 3,50,000 women in Nirbhay Women Empowerment & Training Programe, training in 20 international school like Bunts Sangha S.M.Shetty International School, Powai, Ryan International School(Andheri, Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali) ,G.S Shetty International School, Bhandup.

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Chitah Yajness Shetty has received two prestigious international Awards like The United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame For Most Valuable Jeet Kune Do Instructor and The Sri Lankan ‘ Stima’ Award For The Best Work in The Field of  Martial Art.

Punjabi Comedy play ‘Hello Darling! To debut at Rang Sharda

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Punjabi Comedy play ‘Hello Darling! To debut at Rang Sharda

Dilbagh Singh who sang the hit song Mari gali has just recorded a superb peppy number for the Punjabi Comedy play ‘Hello Darling! He loved the song composed by music director Harry Anand and decided he would not charge a single rupee for it!

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The play will open on the 11th of July 2015 as Mr Timmy Mehta president  of the Punjab Association wants the first show to be held in Rang Sharda in Mumbai . The play stars Sheeba, Payal Goga Kapoor, Vibha Bhagat.Manish Arora and Vindu Dara Singh who will be acting on stage for the first time. It is produced and directed by Yogesh Sanghvi.

Vivanta by Taj & Manhattan Short Call

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Vivanta by Taj & Manhattan Short Call

Into its sixth year in Mumbai, Manhattan Short is looking for short films and documentaries that showcase India’s potential at the international finale.

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Mumbai, June 8 2015: It is that time of the year when Manhattan goes India! Into its sixth edition in India (globally in its 17th edition), Manhattan Short is back on Indian soil with a global opportunity for talented Indian film-makers. The coveted film festival has given a call for entries to submit films and documentaries by July 31, 2015. Championing the voice of the Short Film genre along with Manhattan Short, isVivanta by Taj which has been associated with the festival in India for the last two years. India’s alternate content pioneer and aggregator Pocket Films has also joined hands to power this edition.

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Started on a modest scale in its early days in 1998 by founding director Nicholas Mason, Manhattan Short is now known the world over for showcasing and celebrating global short film talent. True to its motto ‘one-world-one-week-one festival’, Manhattan Short clocks hundreds of entries from across the world and celebrates the spirit of creativity and competitiveness based on utmost merit.Having made its place on the Manhattan Short map since 2010, Mumbai too offers unmatched international exposure to budding Indian film-makers.

Giving wings to the creator’s imaginations, this year’s entries can span any subject that the participating film-makers can present cinematically within 18 minutes. The film movement that commences now will culminate in a six-day festival across the world held between September 25 and October 4, 2015. Unlike its other festival contemporaries which comprise a jury, Manhattan Short is fuelled with the voice of the audience. The viewers who come in to watch the screening scan visitwww.manhattanshortindia.com and vote for the films they find worthy of representingIndia in the global top 10. The 10 final entries will be screened across Manhattan Short venues around the world including Mumbai. Even the eventual winner will be decided by audience voting.

Championing the voice of the Short Film genre along with Manhattan Short is Vivanta by Taj which has presented the festival in India for the last two years. India’s alternate content pioneer and aggregator Pocket Films has also joined hands to power this edition.

2014, saw Vivanta by Taj envision and initiate the “Vote for India” initiative in partnership with Manhattan Short India. The brand invested in and conceptualised the forum of a dedicated “Live broadcasting and screening” microsite that brings the Manhattan Short Films and young film makers and their works to an online stage. A live screen on which you can upload films, watch films and vote for them (www.manhattanshortindia.com).

The initiative seeks to discover young short film-makers in India and help them win theManhattan Short Film Festival. A top spot at the festival opens up new doors of opportunities for film-makers and puts their names among the best in the world. This model frees up opportunities, makes the forum truly national, allows film makers to showcase their work online and without handicaps while viewing audiences and online traffic see, vote and plump for their favorite films – live. A dynamic, democratic stage. Vivanta also encourages the winning film makers of the India Chapter by awarding them brand projects. This is a format that effectively engages the “time is premium” socially connected and digitally wired audiences of today.

“The Vote for India live screen microsite initiative and Vivanta’s distinct take on the art of “short story” telling is in line with the brand’s world of curious discoveries and whimsical surprises and connects strongly with its audiences. The initiative has seen Vivanta’s fans and followers on social media take to it heartily. The brand will present a live webcast of the festival which allows fans to watch and vote for their favourite films online apart from watching some talented Indian short film makers display their craft,” said Manojeet

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“Manhattan Short India has earned a pedestal where participants and audience alike anxiously wait forthe festival. The India chapter is our tireless endeavour to bring out best Indian film talent in front of the most discerning film lovers, shared Mr Anil Sadarangani, Festival Director of Manhattan Short in India.Nicholas Mason, founding Festival Director adds, “This year’s edition is all set to take the competitive spirit to new heights. May the best Indian films win and make it to the global top 10 this time!”

“The short film genre is making its presence felt as a powerful medium for creative expression in today’s times. A huge credit goes to Manhattan Short for kick-starting a global short film revolution. Pocket Films’ vision perfectly syncs with Manhattan Short India’sand here we are, lending full support to its sixth edition. Our treasure hunt continues for India’s most promising young talent in the short film-making space” said Saameer Mody, Managing Director, Pocket Films.

Year after year, Manhattan Short’s India chapter has been nothing short of extraordinary. With a heady mix of master classes, film screenings, workshops and other activities, it has attracted film lovers and iconic media professionals alike for a week-long celebration of short films. The organizers have deliberately raised the bar this time with a single-minded objective to see an Indian film reach the global platform and win this year’s Manhattan Short Film Festival. The entry rounds as well as the final screenings expect cinema lovers and participants in India, new and old, to rush in for the sought after sixth edition.

As in the past the first three winners of the India chapter will win a chance to make a short film for VivantaByTaj. Also one of the winners will win an air ticket to fly to the Manhattan Short Film Festival in New York. Pocket Films will also offer distribution opportunity to all entrants for their films.

For the novice and the passionate, this call for entries could well be a gateway to the vast world of films and creative expression.

Pictures of the ‘Jurassic World’ premiere starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas and Irrfan Khan

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Pictures of the  ‘Jurassic World’ premiere starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas and Irrfan Khan

The event which took place at PVR in Lower Parel was attended by Lauren Gottlieb, Amyra Dastur, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma who thoroughly enjoyed the film.

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However, Irrfan Khan was conspicuous by his absence.

T.V.Serial ‘Kismat Connection with Sandeep Kochar Ke Sath’ completes one year

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T.V.Serial ‘Kismat Connection with Sandeep Kochar Ke Sath’ completes one year
The TV show ‘Kismat Connection with Sandeep Kochar Ke Sath’ made under the banner of Maximum Entertainment Pvt Ltd’ is telecasted on Sahara One from Monday to Friday at 9.30 PM. The crime based serial has now completed one year.

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The serial shows real life crime stories with celebrity astrologer Sundeep Kochar as the anchor. Kochar explains how the victims could have avoided the accidents and crimes if they had known about their good earlier.

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“Since one year the people are watching the show and they like it. We try to tell people how to anticipate and avoid bad times and do some good. Normally I give advice based on astrology. I let people know the correct time to start business, get married, get divorced etc so that the chance of the loss is the least,” says Sundeep Kochar.

AMITABH BACHCHAN AND GRAPHIC INDIA PARTNER WITH DISNEY CHANNEL INDIA

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AMITABH BACHCHAN AND GRAPHIC INDIA PARTNER WITH DISNEY CHANNEL INDIA

~ Legendary Icon Joins Graphic India to Create New Superhero for the World ~

Mumbai, India — June 15, 2015 – Graphic India and Disney Channel Indiaannounced today that legendary icon, Amitabh Bachchan, loved by millions of fans around the world, will start production on a 52-episode animated series, “Astra Force.” The series created by Mr. Bachchan and Graphic India, CEO, Sharad Devarajan is slated to air on Disney Channel India in 2017.

“I am truly excited to be collaborating with my friends Sharad Devarajan at Graphic India and Sid Roy Kapur at Disney to launch this exciting new superhero series, ‘Astra Force,’” said Amitabh Bachchan. “In the same way animation from other markets has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, it’s now India’s time to create new heroes and animated shows to spark the imaginations of children all across the world.”

A funny and fast-paced, action-adventure series, filled with laughs and thrills, “Astra Force” tells the story of a mythical hero from a distant world, who was stranded on Earth millions of years ago after an epic space battle.

When 8-year old brother and sister twins accidentally awaken the mythical superhero from his long hibernation, they must teach him about our modern world and join Astra to save the universe from a new wave of giant monsters and intergalactic threats. If monsters weren’t enough, Astra’s new young friends also have to hide the superhero from their parents and deal with Astra’s insatiable hunger for modern desserts after an eternity spent in hibernation.

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“At Disney, we believe in showcasing great stories with compelling characters that are loved by our audiences. It is imperative to get the local texture right for any story to resonate and emotionally connect with the viewers. With Mr. Bachchan associating with Graphics India and Disney Channel India on ‘Astra Force,’ we will be bringing an interesting facet to storytelling in the local animation space,” said Siddharth Roy Kapur, Managing Director, Disney India.

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“Amitabh Bachchan is a real life superhero to millions, including myself, so it’s no surprise that he is the perfect person to become immortalized in this new animated avatar,”

Who was Manoj Bajpayee’s first crush?

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Who was Manoj Bajpayee’s first crush?

The two times national Award Winning actor, Manoj Bajpayee, has garnered a lot of appreciation from the audiences as well as the industry for his outstanding performances in the films he has starred in. He further shot to fame with the character of ‘Sardar Khan’ in Gangs Of Wasseypur where he was a player with immense lust and a robust attitude.  But in reality he turns out to be poles apart from what he played in the film. A simple and down to earth person who very timidly spoke about his one and only crush in Bollywood!

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Manoj being one of the most admired actors in the Btown had been admiring the 90’s diva, none other than the dhak-dhak queen, the epitome of Indian Beauty, Madhuri Dixit! She has been the queen of many hearts ever since her stint in Bollywood, but seeing ‘ Radha’ in the film ‘Ram Lakhan’, Manoj  fell head over heels for her.

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He admires her talent and splendor ever since. “Madhuri has always been one of the most versatile and talented actor for me. Her grace and beauty is something I truly admire from my heart” says Manoj.

No doubt she is the most beautiful woman in the industry and in Manoj’s heart too!

Romantic song “Lote ke Mera Chain, Karar o Ladki Farar ho gayi ..” recorded

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Romantic song “Lote ke Mera Chain, Karar o Ladki Farar ho gayi ..” recorded

Mumbai. Musical romantic family movie ‘Love you, Love you’  recorded 2ndsong at Mumbai’s Lata Mangeshkar Studio at Four Bunglows in Mumbai.Its Produced by Azad Creations, Presents by Raj Rishi films and directed by Satyam Raj. The 2nd song was recorded in presence of advisor of Indian Consule ministry of external affairs Shari. Farooque Azam.

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Romantic Song “Lote ke Mera Chain, Karar o Ladki Farar ho gayi … ….” was recorded which was written by Rekha Tripathi who is also the writer of the film. The singer is Arvind Singh, Sana Khan and music is by Afroz Khan.

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On the auspicious occasion of the film Shri. Farooque Azam,Rekha Tripathi, Satyam Raj,  Singer Arvind Singh, Singer Sana Khan, Music Director Afroz Khan, Milan Yadav  and more people attend the program.

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