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Into its sixth year in Mumbai, Manhattan Short is looking for short films and documentaries that showcase India’s potential at the international finale.
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.
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
Bhujbal, General Manager- Marketing, Vivanta by Taj – Hotels and Resorts.
“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.
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.
However, Irrfan Khan was conspicuous by his absence.
~ 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.
“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.
“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,”
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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Musical launching of Salim Khan’s Film “CALENDAR SHOOT”
After Madhur Bhandarkar’s “CALENDAR GIRL”, Golden Gate Films and Producer turned Director Salim Khan’s film “CALENDAR SHOOT” was launched with great funfare with a song recording by Singer Javed Ali, lyrics by Pradeep Kumar Lootare and Music by Shyam Purbiya, film is being produced by Irfan Khan and directed by Salim Khan. Launching was performed at Trinity Studio, Andheri west on 8th April 2015.
Film’s muhurat was blessed by veteran singer Anoop Jalota and well-known writer director Anees Bazmi, other distinguished guest present on occasion were actor Harish, Mukesh Rishi, Anil Nagrath, Kumar Mohan, director Rakesh Kumar, comedian Narendra Bedi, Mehmood Ali, Shabbir Bhai of Fortune Media, music director Natraj, director Jiten Purohit, Ramesh Goyel and lots of media person.
Film is introducing famous singer Arvinder Singh (Pani Sharab fame) in lead role along with 12 top models like Monica Nato, Nikhat Ansari, Kaifeena Khan, Kristina Bamang, Bidisha Basu, Chandni Chaudhary and others. Film is a crime thriller based on backdrop of a photographer and his twelve models. “CALENDAR SHOOT” will role from first week of May, will be shot in exotic locations of Mumbai and Goa.
Government plans free internet, when quality lacks for those who pay for it
Mumbai.A lot of government’s have grandiose plans of cities being connected with free internet. However quality internet is not even available to paying customers as infrastructure and bandwidth are just not there. Private companies and Govt owned companies offer tall promises and make you buy their overpriced equipment and then when internet is accessed it is always below par. There are regular speed problems and loss of signals.
The charges are same notwithstanding the constant outages. Internet users have grown, so speed is down, is the common excuse if you ask the robots in the call centres. In case of breakdown, private companies are as bad as the government companies in terms of restoring it. 48 hours is the normal number you can hear from the robots from centre voices. BSNL/MTNL will go an extra mile and will not work on holidays in case of an outage. They come on their usual government timings and restore it after many chai biscuit formalities in the office. Over the years the digital India has shaped up from bad to worse.
Gandhi Vichar Manch’s Chairman Manmohan Gupta says, “More than 80% of Mumbai uses internet on computers and mobile. To open a website on mobile sometimes takes hours together. Be it 2G or 3 G, the results are equally bad. Even after bandwidth sale and huge profits to the government, the situation is same on the ground. The government requires making a study and rectifying this.”
