GLOBAL ART CONFLUENCE BY 33 ARTISTS AT TAJ ART GALLERY IN KALA SAMVAD’s 3RD GROUP ART EXHIBITION

Jagadish P Purohit

Mumbai, April 24, 2026: The iconic Taj Art Gallery at The Taj Mahal Palace hosted the 3rd Group Art Exhibition – Global Art Confluence, a prestigious one-day event that united international diplomats, senior officials, and 33 artists from across India and abroad.

The exhibition started by offering rich tributes to Padma Bhushan Late Shri Ram V. Sutar, the eminent sculptor and designer of national pride “Statue of Unity - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel”. It followed with lighting of lamps by Chief Guest H.E. Aliaksandr Matsukou, Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Mumbai, along with Guest of Honor Dr. Vijay G. Kalantri, Chairman World Trade Centre. The distinguished gathering included Padma Shri awardees: Dr. Prakash Kothari (Medical Luminary), Uday Vishwanath Deshpande (Mallakhamb Guru), Premjit Baria, (Eminent artist).

Prominent dignitaries gracing this occasion were Nidhi Choudhari, IAS (Director, National Gallery of Modern Art) and Prerna Deshbhratar, IAS (Commissioner of Fisheries) Prashant Patil, IRS (Additional Director, Ministry of Finance), Prof. Him Kumar Chatterjee (Vice – Chancellor: Sir J. J. School of Arts), Dr. Kishor Ingale (Director) and Prof. Waghmare (Former Director) both from Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra), and Sunil Deore (Eminent Sculptor).

The Guest visiting this occasion were Pramod Mishra (President, Uttar Bhartiya Morcha, Mumbai BJP), Sandeep Chavan (President, Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh), Dr. Uttam V. Jain (Members of Indian Film Censor Board, Mumbai), Smt. Reeta Nilesh Singh (Nominated Member (Hindi Language), Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India), Kishor Khabiya Jain (CMD, Khabiya Group, Mumbai), Mahendra Kalantri (Director, Acclaim Systems Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai), Jagdish Purohit (Chairman, India Press, Mumbai), Sanjay Nikam (Artist & Curator, Gandhi Film Foundation Art Gallery, Mumbai), Vilas Kolhe (Mumbai Port Trust), Prof. Hemant Samant (Journalist & Translator) along with other notable invitees.

The exhibition featured artists including Padma Shri Premjit Baria, Padma Shri Sudharak Olwe, Nidhi Choudhari (IAS), Sunil Deore (Eminent Sculptor), Meenakshi Pathak (M. A.), Shirish S. Joglekar (Professor), Rajaninath Ludbe (Art Master), Manavendra Shroff (B. A. Hons), Shilpa Surana (M. F. A.), Shreyas Khanvilkar (Sculptor), Anup Ramrao Bhoyar (M. F. A.), Satyajit Chandra Chanda (M. F. A.), Yalda Ostwar (M. F. D. – Iran Pune), Nandoo Sarswati (M. F. A.), Nitin Kulkarni (Post Graduate, M. B. A.), Deepika Shah (M. B. A.), Pradeepkumar M. Argade (M. F. A.), Rupal Sonigara (B. Sc), Shyam Manohar Chavan (G. D. Arts, Dip. Ed), Varsha N. Walawalkar (G. D. Art), Chandrashekhar Bhat (B. Tech), Sohan Kumar Choudhary (B. F. A.), Anshu B. Vishwakarma (B. F. A.), Roshan Banjara (B. F. A.), Sakshi Vilas Jalvi (B. F. A.), Samidha Lad (B. Arch), Archana Mehta (B. Sc.), Sudhir Patole (Sculptor), Vini Kapoor (B. A.), Harsha (B. A.), Zehara Gulam Husain (B. Com), Mahendra Sudam Shendre (Artist) and Vibhavari Desai (Artist).

This event was organized by Rajkumar Sharma of Kala Sanvad, curated by Nandoo Saraswati, concept designer by Harshit R. Sharma and encouraged by Jagadish P. Purohit, the exhibition witnessed strong participation from collectors, media, and art enthusiasts, marking it as a significant cultural milestone in Mumbai.

National Award Winner Shilpa Rao Dominates Filmfare South With Chartbuster “Chuttamalle”

 _National Sensation Wins Best Playback Singer Female for Her Spellbinding Telugu Song “Chuttamalle”_

In a moment that lit up the South Indian music industry, acclaimed vocalist Shilpa Rao has been honored with the prestigious Best Playback Singer (Female) award at the 70th Filmfare Awards South. She earned the accolade for her breathtaking rendition of the Telugu chartbuster 'Chuttamalle',

The 70th edition of the Filmfare Awards South marked a significant chapter in honoring excellence in South Indian cinema. Among a competitive lineup of celebrated nominees, Shilpa Rao’s win stood as a testament to her dedication, and ability to evoke deep emotion through music.

Accepting the award, Shilpa Rao says, "This moment feels incredibly special not just for me, but for everyone who has walked beside me on this journey. I want to thank Filmfare, Aniruddh, Rama sir and the audience who has embraced Chuttamalle who brought this song to life".

With this triumph, Shilpa Rao further solidifies her position as one of India’s most respected and dynamic playback singers.

Grand Muhurat Marks the Beginning of Jai Hanuman: Presented by ace producer Bhushan Kumar

Grand Muhurat Marks the Beginning of Jai Hanuman: Presented by ace producer Bhushan Kumar

and Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Starring Rishab Shetty and Directed by Prasanth Varma

In a landmark collaboration expanding their footprints across India, Producer Bhushan Kumar (T-Series) along with producers Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers, Actor Rishab Shetty, Director Prasanth Varma and Shiv Chanana of T-Series came together for the upcoming mythological epic Jai Hanuman at the film’s Muhurat Puja held at Anjanadri Betta, widely recognized as the birthplace of Anjaneya (Hanuman), the son of Anjana Devi. Rooted deeply in Indian heritage and spiritual tradition, the National Award-winning actor plays Lord Hanuman in a pivotal role, Along with actor Teja Sajja, he graced the auspicious day. Teja Sajja was part of the film Hanuman. 

With Bhushan Kumar collaborating closely with Mythri Movie Makers, Jai Hanuman is envisioned as a large-scale cinematic spectacle. The film is being mounted with expansive production values and advanced technology to do justice to the scale and reverence the story demands.

Jai Hanuman is envisioned as a tribute to one of the most revered figures in Indian culture, celebrating faith, courage and strength in a way that resonates with audiences across the country.

Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar and T-Series Present,  the pan-India mythological spectacle Jai Hanuman, starring Rishab Shetty and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The magnum opus has now gone on floors and will pay tribute to one of the most revered icons in Indian culture.

Bindiya Ke Bahubali 2Streaming exclusively on Amazon MX Player from 21 January

When a story goes beyond the screen and becomes part of the audience’s thoughts and emotions,

it achieves true success. Bindiya Ke Bahubali Season 1 was one such experience, presenting

small-town politics, complex relationships, and human struggles with honesty and authenticity.

Now, carrying forward the same trust and immense love from viewers, Bindiya Ke Bahubali 2

returns in a stronger and more impactful form.

The strongest pillar of this season is Shri Kranti Prakash Jha, who once again steps into the

role of the much-loved Babu Davan. His performance is rooted in simplicity, truth, and

emotional depth, making the character feel real rather than performative. In Season 1, the ease

and intensity with which he portrayed Babu Davan brought the character close to audiences

across all sections.

In Season 2, Babu Davan’s journey becomes more serious, mature, and thought-provoking.

Kranti Prakash Jha proves that real strength lies not in loud expressions, but in restraint and

balance. His subtle gestures, expressive eyes, and calm yet powerful presence add credibility to

every scene and give the story its emotional weight.

Deeply connected to the soil of Bihar, Kranti Prakash Jha has carved his own identity in the

industry through perseverance and hard work. In Bindiya Ke Bahubali 2, his performance

reflects not just a character, but a mindset—one that does not compromise with circumstances,

but understands them and moves forward with clarity. Babu Davan becomes the voice of those

who build their space quietly and take full responsibility for their decisions.

Adding to the excitement, fans of Kranti Prakash Jha can also look forward to his upcoming

series Raktanchal 3, where he plays the lead role of Vijay Singh, a powerful figure from

Purvanchal. The shooting of Raktanchal 3 is almost complete, and the series is set to be released

shortly, promising yet another intense and memorable performance by the actor

भारतीय क्रिकेटचा अधिकृत रंग भागीदार म्हणून एशियन पेंट्सची बीसीसीआयशी भागीदारी

 

राष्ट्रीय, नोव्हेंबर २६, २०२५: देशभरात क्रिकेटचे आकर्षण सर्वोच्च स्तरावर असताना, भारतातील आघाडीचा रंग आणि डेकोर ब्रँड असलेल्या एशियन पेंट्सला भारतीय क्रिकेट नियामक मंडळा (बीसीसीआय) सोबत भारतीय क्रिकेटसाठी अधिकृत रंग भागीदार या नात्याने भागीदारीची घोषणा करताना अभिमान वाटतो. तीन वर्षांच्या या सहभागात भारतात खेळल्या जाणाऱ्या सर्व पुरुष, महिला आणि देशांतर्गत, 110 पेक्षा अधिक सामन्यांची व्याप्ती असणार्या मालिका समाविष्ट असतील. हा सहभाग एशियन पेंट्सचा क्रिकेटशी असलेला संबंध अधिक मजबूत करतो आणि क्रिकेटमधील प्रत्येक रंगाच्या १.४ अब्ज हृदयांना एकत्र आणतो.

 

भारतीय घरांमध्ये रंग, सर्जनशीलता आणि भावना अनेक दशकांपासून साजरे करणारा ब्रँड या नात्याने, एशियन पेंट्सने आता देशातील सर्वात मोठे आकर्षण - क्रिकेट क्षेत्रात आपली चैतन्यशील उपस्थिती विस्तारली आहे. हा मोठ्या प्रभावाचा सहभाग प्रेरणा आणि अभिव्यक्तीच्या पारस्पारिक भावनेवर आधारित आहे जो भारतातील चाहत्यांना एकत्र करत, रंग आणि क्रिकेटमध्ये नाते जोडतो. धाडसी निर्णय ते चैतन्यमय अभिव्यक्तींपर्यंत, एशियन पेंट्स आणि भारतीय क्रिकेट हे दोन्ही्ही खरे नेतृत्व कसे असते ते प्रदर्शित करतात. यामुळे अब्जावधी हृदयांना जोडणाऱ्या रंगांचा उत्सव साजरा करणारी एक सशक्त भागीदारी सजीव होते!

 

या भागीदारीबद्दल बोलताना, एशियन पेंट्स लिमिटेडचे व्यवस्थापकीय संचालक आणि सीईओ श्री. अमित सिंगल म्हणाले, “क्रिकेट अब्जावधी हृदयांना एकत्र आणते आणि ती आसक्ती सजीव करणाऱ्या व्यासपीठावर बीसीसीआयसोबत भागीदारी करण्यास आम्हाला खूप आनंद होत आहे. एशियन पेंट्समध्ये, आम्ही नेहमीच लोकांचे जीवन, अनुभव आणि अभिव्यक्ती यावर रंगाच्या सामर्थ्याच्या प्रभावावर विश्वास ठेवला आहे आणि हा सहभाग त्या विश्वासाला बळकटी देतो.

 

बीसीसीआयचे प्रवक्ता, श्री. देवजित सैकिया पुढे म्हणाले, “भारतीय क्रिकेटचा अधिकृत रंग भागीदार म्हणून एशियन पेंट्सचे स्वागत करताना आम्हाला आनंद होत आहे. लोकांच्या जीवनात रंग आणि भावना जोडण्याचा एशियन पेंट्सचा वारसा भारतीय क्रिकेटच्या भावनेला पूर्णत: पूरक आहे. एकत्रितपणे, आम्ही देशभरातील चाहत्यांसाठी संस्मरणीय अनुभव निर्माण करण्यास उत्सुक आहोत..

       

                    Source:press release 

Diwali Get-together at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan

Mumbai, November 5

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar today organized a Diwali get-together with prominent businessmen from the vicinity in the Assembly premises. During this event, he discussed the region's problems and the difficulties they face in doing business, and he and the government are committed to addressing them.

During the same event, a poster commemorating the 180th birth anniversary of Vasudev Balwant Phadke, the " Father of the Indian Armed Rebellion", born in Maharashtra created by Jagdish Purohit of the Adarsh Hotel Group family, was also unveiled. This poster's prominently features the revolutionary's portrait and highlights in the field of education which is rarely know to public.

Eminent businessmen and leading institutions participated enthusiastically in this event. Prominent businessmen from the region also addressed the gathering, including Chandan Bhansali, President of the Metal and Stainless Steel Association (MASMA), Jitendra Shah, President of the Federation of Associations of Maharashtra (FAM), Kumar Jain, National Spokesperson of the India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), and Manoj Jalan of the Bharat Merchants Chambers. The coordinator of this event was ex Municipal Corporator and BJP South Mumbai’s Vice president Janak Sanghvi.

Hi-Tea were also arranged after the event.

                     Source:Press release 

The Journey from Casting Director to Film Producer: Sanjay Shukla's Next Big Chapter.

From Casting Dreams to Creating Cinema - Sanjay Shukla's Inspiring Leap into Film Production.

In a world where dreams often fade behind the camera lights, one man decided to chase his vision beyond boundaries. Sanjay Shukla, a name well-known in the Indian entertainment industry, has carved a remarkable journey — from being a celebrated casting director to now stepping into the world of film production.

With a portfolio already featured on Google and IMDb, Sanjay's contribution to cinema has been nothing short of impactful. His deep understanding of talent, storytelling, and on-screen magic has made him one of the most respected figures in casting circles. Yet, his hunger to create, to tell stories, and to bring cinematic visions alive led him to take a bold leap — from casting director to producer.

Speaking about his journey, Sanjay says,

"Becoming a casting director was a beautiful experience, but becoming a producer demands a different kind of courage. It's not just about selecting faces anymore — it's about building a world, frame by frame, emotion by emotion.

Sanjay Shukla's first feature film as a producer is set to be announced very soon — a milestone that marks years of dedication, sleepless nights, and unwavering belief in cinema. Before this, he successfully produced a mini web show, which is scheduled for release shortly.

Deeply connected to the South Indian film industry, Sanjay is currently involved in Kannada and Telugu projects, reflecting his commitment to exploring diverse storytelling cultures. He emphasizes that filmmaking is not an overnight success: "Mounting a film, assembling the right team, and taking it to the floor is a long and challenging process. But that's what makes the journey worthwhile."

His philosophy is simple yet powerful — "Keep working, keep believing, and never give up on your share of hard work. The results may take time, but they will always come."

Sanjay's evolution from casting director to producer is more than a career transition — it's a story of perseverance, passion, and pure love for cinema. His journey stands as a reminder that every dream deserves its frame on the big screen, and those who dare to create will always find their light.

As the film fraternity and audiences eagerly await his debut production announcement, one thing is certain — Sanjay Shukla's next chapter is set to redefine the meaning of determination in the world of Indian cinema.