Diwali 2023: Jyoti Saxena says, "The joy of having all my cousins together under one roof is incomparable.

Jyoti Saxena Looks Like A Vision To Behold As She Stuns In A Brown Royal Embellished Designer Ghaghra Choli For Diwali 2023*

As the festival of lights, Diwali, approaches, renowned actress Jyoti Saxena is gearing up for a joyous and grand celebration. Known for her vibrant personality and love for festivities, Jyoti made this Diwali a memorable one with her family and friends.

Jyoti has consistently showcased her impeccable style and grace. On the occasion of Diwali, she took to her social media and shared a few photos of herself, wishing all her admirers a very Happy Diwali. In the first picture, we could see Jyoti donning a red sleeveless dress with a silver mini embellished design all over it, a red-designed dupatta, and red pants. With tresses left open in mini curls, a perfect dewy makeup bindi, a neckpiece, and earrings, Jyoti Saxena surely painted the town red with her adorable photo. 

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In the second picture, we could see her donning a royal ethnic embellished designer lehenga brown, which had minimal detailing of mirror work along with multicolored choli and brown mirror-worked duppata. Jyoti looked royal. She tied her tresses up in half, along with bangles and long earrings; she skipped the neckpiece and went off to make her dress do the talking. We can surely say that she looked like a vision to behold with her recent Diwali sartorial choices. 

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Jyoti Saxena also shared her Diwali plans "I celebrated Diwali with my family, and we hosted a grand party at my place where we enjoyed ourselves by playing cards and having the best time of our year. All my cousins, who are spread across the globe, made a point to come to India and celebrate this festival with the family. Diwali is not just a festival for us; it's a time to strengthen family ties and create lasting memories. The joy of having all my cousins together under one roof is incomparable."

One of the highlights of Jyoti's Diwali celebration will be the lively card games that will take place during the family gathering. "Playing cards is a tradition that brings everyone together. It's not just about winning or losing; it's about laughter, friendly banter, and creating cherished moments. I wish everyone a very Happy Diwali. May you all have a joyful and best year ahead."

We wish everyone a Very Happy Diwali and a joyous year ahead.

Film Producer Ramesh Taurani and Varsha Taurani hosted a Star-Studded Annual Diwali Extravaganza at their residence

The enchanting glow of Mumbai's entertainment industry converged beneath one roof as acclaimed film producer Ramesh Taurani and his wife, Varsha Taurani, graciously hosted their annual, star-studded Diwali celebration, forging an unforgettable night of festivity and companionship.

The guest list showcased a dazzling constellation of celebrities, including leading actors, directors, producers, and other luminaries from Bollywood. Prominent luminaries such as Bollywood megastars, A-list actors, and radiant divas graced the red carpet, causing a frenzy amongst the paparazzi.

Kpop singer Aoora spotted outside Social Powai in his Halloween getup just before his live performance at Social Powai .

Kpop singer Aoora spotted outside Social Powai in his Halloween getup just before his live performance at Social Powai .

Fempowerment Foundation, in association with Gingerblu, presented a spectacularevening blending the best of East and West for a cause of Women Empowerment inNew York !

Fempowerment Foundation Forum was held at the beautiful rustic Angel Orensanz in New York.The evening highlights included first of its kind All male Panel discussion on women empowerment, A Unique Fashion Show by Gingerblu ,The event also honoured Aroon Shivdasani and Gloria Starr Kins with each woman receiving an honour from the

Fempowerment Foundation for their exceptional contributions to the arts, culture, and the empowerment of women.The fashion show highlighted Resurgence Gingerblu SS24, a

collection tailored by women participating in the Fempowerment Foundation, who are

trained in stitching, on a journey to be financially independent, utilising Indigenous fabric sourced from different states in India, for the women of the world. The Inauguration and keynote address by fashion industry icon ,Creator of New York Fashion Week and former

executive director of Council of Fashion Designers of America,Fern Mallis, known for her unparalleled support for the fashion industry globally throughout her career. After lighting the auspicious lamp, Fern Mallis said,”I can think of nothing more important today than to ‘empower women.’ It's the only way we will save the planet, govern, make peace and possibly even live in harmony. I applaud the Fempowerment Foundation for all they are doing to make this a reality. “ Ajay Shrivastav Founder and Creative Director Gingerblu and Fempowerment Foundation said “I believe that women are already empowered ,we as the masculine energy should support them to make this world all inclusive with Equality .The all-male panel discussion where each shared their perspectives on women's

empowerment, gender diversity, equality, and the vital role men play in the journey of

Fempowerment. The esteemed panelists included Kunal Sood (Award Winning Disruptive Innovator,Impact Strategist and United Nations Brand Ambassador), Alberto Ferreras (Journalist, Filmmaker and Author of the award winning novel B as in Beauty),Pranav

Yadav (CEO Neuro Insight Americas and Europe,Speaker at United Nations), Jeffrey

Banks (Renowed Fashion Designer and Author ,worked with Calvin Clien and Ralph

Lauren),Freddie Leiba (Renowned Stylist in America , Creative director Harpers Bazaar ,

having styled Janet Jackson, Beyonce Knowles, Sarah Jessica Parker, Katie Holmes

have been dressed by Freddie. Oscar winners and nominees like Halle Berry, Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Salma Hayek, and Catherine Zeta-Jones ,moderated by Kiren Srivastav Founder of Fempowerment

Foundation & Awards asking some thought provoking questions which really emphasised

on action for women empowerment ..for instance when will America have its first woman president! the event entertainment was further enhanced by mesmerising music performance by Raga Boyz (The 9th generation of Patiala Gharana)  Kiren Srivastav Founder Fempowerment Foundation and Awards said “An

empowered woman is a happy woman. A happy woman is an empowered woman. I

would also humbly request all women who are in positions of power and capable of bringing about change, to be fair to women, to men and to all other genders.Because, only in our coexistence can the world move forward and become an even

better place than what it already is.”

Mr. Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs in the NYC Mayor’s

office also attended ,Meera Gandhi , Dr BK Modi ,Rekha Modi and many more dignitaries attended,Art and performances were provided by artist Paul Moses from

Amsterdam , Kathak dancer Parul Shah, show was anchored by Kanika Chaddha Gupta

from NYC which made the Fempowerment Foundation event truly global.

The event was supported in various ways by Keyur Shah (Leap to Shine ) ,Vikas Mehta ,

Sunil Hali ,Annie Arora (President, Kitchen King),Fashion Mingle,Navjot Arora of Chutney

Masala Bistro and Maalicious.

ABOUT US:

The Fempowerment Foundation is a global organisation dedicated to Women

Empowerment , social impact and sustainability. With the objective of helping women becoming economically independent Fempowerment has Free skill development centres for underprivileged women and also helping them to get job opportunities and starting their own ventures . www.fempowermentfoundation.org

Gingerblu is a brand committed to circular fashion, sourcing materials from organisations

that support women and sustainability. Our mission is to create fashion that leaves a

positive impact on the planet and empowers women to become financially independent.www.gingerblu.com

Sanjay Bhushan Patiyala Honored with Dada Saheb Phalke Indian Television Award

In a glittering ceremony held at the Hayat Centre in Juhu, Mumbai, the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Indian Television Award for 2023 was bestowed upon Mr. Sanjay Bhushan Patiyala, a renowned figure in the world of film promotion, public relations, and celebrity management. The award was presented to him by the celebrated actress Mandakini, adding another feather to his cap of achievements.

The Dada Saheb Phalke Indian Television Award is a recognition primarily dedicated to individuals who have made significant contributions to the realms of film and television. This year's event, held auspiciously on the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja, brought together luminaries from the film, television, and media industries, along with prominent personalities from various media houses.

Akhilesh Singh, the organizer of the event, spoke about the importance of the awards ceremony in honoring talent across the entertainment and media spectrum. He emphasized that the awards are a fitting tribute to the memory of Dada Saheb Phalke, a pioneer in Indian cinema.

Sanjay Bhushan Patiyala was honored as the Guest of Honor, acknowledging not only his hard work and dedication but also his integrity in an industry known for its glitz and glamour. He is renowned for his impeccable work in film promotion, effective public relations, and proficient celebrity management.

This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also contributed significantly to the entertainment industry's growth and development. Sanjay Bhushan Patiyala's recognition serves as a testament to his unwavering commitment to his profession and the high regard in which he is held by his peers.

The Dada Saheb Phalke Indian Television Award continues to be a significant event in the entertainment calendar, celebrating excellence and honoring those who have left an indelible mark in the world of television and cinema. Sanjay Bhushan Patiyala's accolade is a shining example of dedication, talent, and integrity, and it further solidifies his esteemed position in the industry.

Jyoti Saxena says, "We once again proudly failed over Humanity and Unity" On Manipur Violence

In a world where technology has connected us like never before, the power of social media and viral videos cannot be underestimated. While some videos bring joy and positivity, others exploit and demean individuals, leaving a profound impact on those who stumble upon them. Actress Jyoti Saxena, known for her strong advocacy for women's rights and empowerment, recently expressed her deep sense of shock and disgust upon witnessing a viral video depicting the parade of naked women in Manipur, India. 

The horrific video of two women paraded naked by a mob and then gang-raped, which emerged from strife-torn Manipur, sparked nationwide outrage Wednesday night, evoking calls for strong action against perpetrators by the public across social media.

Jyoti Saxena says, "I am deeply shaken and disturbed badly  by the recent video from Manipur, which showcases the most despicable and dehumanizing treatment of women. My heart goes out to the victims who were subjected to this gross violation of their dignity.  We live in a country like India where such tragic and disgusting incident is made aware to the audience through social media and no one from the state wishes to stand firm and raise their voice. When will women really be safe in our country and live as a free spirit?"

She further says, "We have once again proudly failed over Humanity and Unity. But i really hope and pray that from now it should be essential for all of us to stand united against such heinous acts and demand justice for the victims. I hope those responsible receive such severe punishment that no one will ever consider carrying out such a heinous act again."

The ethnic clashes erupted in the state on May 3, during a rally organised by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU). The rally was held in protest by Kukis against the demand for the inclusion of Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list.

Source: Press release

Aditi Govitrikar Launches Her Own Pageant Marvelous Mrs. India 2023

Aditi Govitrikar says, "Marvelous Mrs. India is all about celebrating individuality, resilience, and inner Beauty of married women"

In a groundbreaking move that is set to redefine the world of beauty pageants, renowned model, actress, and psychologist Dr. Aditi Govitrikar has unveiled her latest initiative as she launches her own beauty pageant for married women called Marvelous Mrs. India 2023

Marvelous Mrs. India 2023 aims to break stereotypes and challenge societal norms by acknowledging that a woman's marital status doesn't define her worth or limit her potential. Aditi acknowledges that the woman can be divorced, separated or widowed! 

On launching her own pageant Aditi Govitrikar says, " I am very thrilled to launch my very own pageant, Marvelous Mrs. India 2023. This pageant is very close to my heart and this is not just a conventional beauty pageant; it is an extraordinary, life-changing journey for every participant. Our main aim is to redefine beauty by highlighting the power, resilience, and inner beauty of married women. The pageant will encourage participants to embrace their unique qualities, talents, and accomplishments, allowing them to shine on a national stage."

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"The pageant welcomes married women from all walks of life, irrespective of age, body type, or background. It seeks to create a safe and supportive environment where contestants can connect, learn from each other, and form lifelong friendships. I am very excited about this and I am looking forward to bringing something for all my lovely ladies" exclaims Aditi Govitrikar.

As Marvelous Mrs. India paves the way for a more inclusive and empowering future, it inspires married women across the nation to embrace their true selves, break barriers, and make a lasting difference in the world. The official registration for these pageants has started. 

It's exciting to witness that through Aditi Govitrikar's initiative, we are evolving the beauty pageants, which are now increasingly embracing the individuality and multifaceted nature of women. Marvelous Mrs. India 2023 promises to be an event that celebrates not only outer beauty but also the inner strength and accomplishments of married women. We wish the entire team great success.

Astrologist Acharya Vinod Kumar’s Instagram post titled ‘Get rid of Ketu----!’ has gone viral

Those who have interest in astrology and vastu know about the ill-effects of Rahu and Ketu in our lives. So, any person going through a rough patch due to the same seeks guidance to lead a better life. Vedic and celebrity Astrologer, Vastu Expert and Motivational Coach Acharya Vinod Kumar recently addressed the issues one faces due to the presence of Ketu in their charts. He shared a series of long posts, titled ‘Get rid of Ketu----!’, discussing how one can identify the problem, the effects of it and remedy it. The post has gone viral within minutes, and Kumar is happy that he is being able to reach out to so many people and help them.

 

He wrote, “It is true that when Ketu comes in its Mahadasha and Antardasha, it frees everything. A person also becomes a recluse in the dasha of Ketu. Ketu gives good benefits only in two houses. It gives very good results in the second house of the horoscope and in the eleventh house of the horoscope. Like other planets, Ketu gives results to the natives during its Dasha period. This planet is also considered to be the planet of separation, because under its influence the native gets disillusioned with worldly pleasures. Due to the cruel nature of Ketu, this planet is considered to be the factor of logic, intelligence, knowledge, quietness, and other mental qualities. It is said that when Ketu is in a good position in the horoscope, it gives benefits in these areas only. And in this condition it also causes harm.” 

 

Kumar also mentioned that Ketu's friend Devguru is Jupiter and enemy planets are Sun and Moon. And the even planets are Saturn, Mercury and Venus. “Due to the effects of Ketu, the planet on which it sits in the horoscope, there is a decrease in the intelligence of the person. In the Mahadasha of Ketu, a person feels disappointed everywhere and also has to face many kinds of problems. Along with this, Ketu is also able to give Kalsarp Yoga to the person (sic),” he mentioned.

 

Since Ketu has a torso devoid of any brain, the person in whose horoscope Ketu's Mahadasha or Antardasha is on, the person starts working without using his mind. This is the reason why even when a lot of work is done during the Mahadasha of Ketu, there is no result.

 

“With the beginning of Mahadasha of Ketu, all the work either stands where it is, or the amount of profit from it remains full. With the passing of the Mahadasha of Ketu, the period of profit starts again and the efforts start getting proper results. It is not that the efforts made during Mahadasha of Ketu go in vain, their benefits are very often reflected in the upcoming Shukra Dasha. It starts in Mahadasha, but the period of Mahadasha of Ketu does not allow a person to enjoy its benefits. This is the reason why natives born in Mool Nakshatra are advised to perform Nakshatra Pujan within 27 days of birth. (sic),” he wrote further.

 

Highlighting remedies for the Mahadasha of Ketu, Kumar wrote, “To pacify Ketu, donate a two-coloured cloth to a poor person. Ketu is the flag, if one wants Ketu to give favourable results, then the native should put a triangular flag in the south-west corner of the house. Apart from this, the remedies for Mahadasha of Ketu can be told in an accurate way only by looking at the respective zodiac signs, related planets and the house position in the horoscope. The native of Ketu Nakshatra is said to be of Mool Nakshatra. Out of these, three Nakshatras namely Ashwini, Magha and Mool Nakshatra are the Nakshatras of the lordship of Ketu. These Nakshatras in the horoscope cause problems not only for the native but also for the parents."

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प्रवासी समाज के बीच नई भूमिका निभाएगा राजस्थान प्रेस क्लब

मुंबई। प्रवासी राजस्थानी पत्रकारों की प्रतिनिधि संस्था राजस्थान प्रेस क्लब इस बार के विधानसभा चुनाव में राजस्थानी समाज के बीच नई भूमिका निभाएगा। राजस्थान में इस बार का विधानसभा चुनाव काफी महत्वपूर्ण है, अतः प्रेस क्लब ने तय किया है कि राजस्थान से बाहर रहने वाले वे प्रवासी, जिनके राजस्थान में मतदाता सूची में नाम है, वे हर हाल में राजस्थान जाकर इस बार मतदान करके लोकतंत्र को मजबूत करें। प्रेस क्लब के अध्यक्ष पद की कमान संभालने के बाद अपने पहले संबोधन में नवनिर्वाचित अध्यक्ष कन्हैयालाल खंडेलवाल ने कहा कि भारत संसार का सबसे बड़ा लोकतंत्र है, और उसकी मजबूती के लिए यहां के मतदाताओं को जागरूक करने में प्रेस क्लब की भी भूमिका होनी चाहिए। खंडेलवाल ने चुनाव के पश्चात कहा कि पत्रकारों के इस संगठन को काम करने के अलावा हमें नई भूमिका भी निभानी होगी ताकि हम समाज के पहरेदार के रूप में भी अपनी भूमिका को सही मायने में निभा सकें। 

होटल आदर्श पैलेस में सम्पन्न राजस्थान प्रेस क्लब की इस बैठक में संस्थापक जगदीश पुरोहित एवं चुनाव पर्यवेक्षक निरंजन परिहार की उपस्थिति में कन्हैयालाल खंडेलवाल की राजस्थान प्रेस क्लब के अध्यक्ष पद पर नियुक्ति की घोषणा के साथ ही निवर्तमान अध्यक्ष नीरज दवे के कार्यकाल की सराहना की गई। प्रेस क्लब में कार्यकारी अध्यक्ष कुमार महादेव व्यास, उपाध्यक्ष ज्योति मुणोत, सचिव व्यास कुमार रावल, कोषाध्यक्ष दिनेश्वर माली, एवम सहकोषाध्यक्ष डॉ केपी जैन के अलावा सहसचिव पद पर हरीश राजावत सर्वसम्मति से चुने गए। इन सभी पदाधिकारियों की नियुक्ति के साथ ही ललित शक्ति, वर्षित रांका, कृपाशंकर दवे, मनीष पालीवाल, जितेंद्र सिंह राठौड़ को कार्यसमिति के सदस्य नियुक्त किए गए। इस अवसर पर घोषणा की गई कि राजस्थान प्रेस क्लब इसी वर्ष मुंबई में मीडिया तथा प्रवासी समाज से जुड़े दो बड़े कार्यक्रमों का आयोजन करेगा, जिससे सामाजिक जुड़ाव तथा पत्रकारीय संबंध और मजबूत हो सके। उल्लेखनीय है कि मुख्यमंत्री अशोक गहलोत एवं राज्यपाल कलराज मिश्र के मुख्य आतिथ्य में राजस्थान प्रेस क्लब पहले दो बड़े आयोजन कर चुका है। आने वाले दिनों में दीपावली से पहले एक विराट आयोजन होगा एवं दूसरा आयोजन दिसंबर माह के अंतिम सप्ताह में मुंबई में प्रवासी राजस्थानियों की विभिन्न संस्थाओं एवं प्रमुख लोगों के साथ जोग। नवनियुक्त अध्यक्ष खंडेलवाल ने कहा कि वे संस्था की मजबूती के लिए हर संभव प्रयास करेंगे तथा इसे और आगे ले जाने की कोशिश करेंगे।

Another Medal to Jash Modi.

In the recently concluded WTT Rio De Janeiro, Brazil , 

Mumbai Lad Jash Modi won the Bronze Medal in Youth Boys singles in U/19 category.

This is the 8th International Medal won by Jash Modi, here in Brazil, @ World Table Tennis youth star contender Championship from 28th June to 1st July 2023.

Jash Modi is currently India ranked 3 and a part of Indian youth boys team. The team has won total 20 medals. This is a great performance by Indian boys and girls team.

It looks like, the Olympic medal for Indian paddler in Table Tennis is not impossible and is achievable.

Jash Modi is also selected in the upcoming Asian Youth Championship to be held in Doha from 17th to 22nd July 2023.

We wish Jash Modi and the Indian team bring glory and success for the country.

The global musical couple Manj Musik & Nindy Kaur is back with a bang & this time their son Anoop joins them too

The global musical couple Manj Musik & Nindy Kaur is back with a bang & this time their son Anoop joins them too

We are all familiar with the talented music director and powerhouse singer Manj Musik as well as the versatile singer Nindy Kaur, both of whom were a part of the (formerly known as) RDB music group and whose innumerable songs we have been humming for years. Nindy Kaur and Manj Musik, the power-packed musical couple are back with a bang with their new single ‘Shava’ making monsoons fuzzier and more romantic. The song released across all streaming platforms under ‘Musik One Global' music label.

The poster of the song has already intrigued the audiences who are eager to witness the most interesting duo from real to reel. The trendsetters Manj Musik & Nindy Kaur have already achieved widespread acclaim and popularity in Bollywood, but this time they showcase their family ties in this unique single, which was produced by Hardbazy and their own sixteen-year-old son Noopsta, who is also a star in the industry with thousands of fans. ‘Shava’ is a bilingual Punjabi-English pop song, using upbeat afro dance mixed with traditional Punjabi folk.

With a strong voice and a distinctive style that combines modern pop, R&B, hip-hop, and even Afro elements with traditional Indian Punjabi folk music, Nindy Kaur is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. On being asked about the song, Nindy Kaur said, “Even though music has no language, my heart couldn’t resist adding some desi vibes to the track. I am super excited about ‘Shava’ but equally nervous. I have pushed my envelope for this song and wanted to experiment that has been artistically satisfying yet keeping it fun. Keeping pace with Manj is equally fun while it brings back memory lane.

Talking about the song, Manj Musik said, “This song is very close to my heart, not because I collaborated with my talented wife Nindy, but my son Anoop joined us too. I knew I wanted to create something fresh for our channel because it is really important for us to come up with original songs and this one is a banger. Our whole family has given our soul to this track and it's also reflected on-screen. Now, all I want my listeners to do is just put on the music, shake their legs, and shower love to ‘Shava’.”

Piquing the excitement for the song, Manj & Nindy are thrilled with the song and promise to strike a chord with everyone for a quintessential club hopper and the zing element in equal measures. Their gripping presence and voices made it a song to savor, so don’t forget to sprinkle some love & tune in.

Hrithik Roshan Graces The Opening Ceremony of Surya Hospital in Chembur, Mumbai.

The Bollywood superstar attended the opening ceremony of the new branch of Surya Hospital and praised Dr. Bhupendra Avasthi for offering a world-class health institution to the residents of Chembur!  

Dr. Bhupendra Avasthi is one of the most renowned names in the healthcare space in India. Even the ones who have not been treated by him are well-aware of his expertise in the field of paediatrics. For years, Dr. Bhupendra Avasthi and his team has been providing high-quality healthcare facilities to the people of India through Surya Hospital which has a legacy of 35 years behind it. After establishing multiple branches of Surya Hospital in Mumbai, Pune and Jaipur, Dr. Avasthi has set up a new branch in Chembur, a suburb in Mumbai. The new branch of Surya Hospital was inaugurated on June 18, 2023 in the presence of Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan.

Talking about the opening of this new branch, Dr. Avasthi says, “As the founder of Surya Hospital, I can confidently assert that we have been quite successful endeavour in providing world-class healthcare facilities to women and children based in different parts of the country. Our hospitals in Mumbai, Pune and Jaipur are treating hundreds of patients every day. While we already had a hospital in Mumbai, it is a huge city and it is a little difficult for people to travel from one part of the city to another. Therefore, we decided to set up a branch of Surya Hospital in Chembur as well.”

The opening of Surya Hospital in Chembur was made special by the presence of Hrithik Roshan. The actor spoke extensively about the importance of offering women and children access to high-quality healthcare facilities. He also interacted with the media and stated that a large number of health professionals should follow the footsteps of Dr. Avasthi and work towards creating a strong healthcare ecosystem in the country.

“We are extremely grateful to Mr. Hrithik Roshan for gracing the opening ceremony of Surya Hospital in Chembur. While he is a huge superstar, there was a special reason why we requested him to be a part of the ceremony. Mr. Roshan has always been known for being a fitness enthusiast. He is a public figure and therefore, he inspires a lot of people. I personally know of many individuals who got serious about their physical well-being and became conscious about staying fit because of Mr. Roshan”, says Dr. Avasthi.

Dr. Bhupendra Avasthi is looking forward to him and his team catering to a larger number of women and children based in Mumbai through this new branch of Surya Hospital. In the near future, he plans to open several new branches in different states of India in a strategic manner. He will also be launching several initiatives this year to create awareness around the importance of women and children having good healthcare facilities at their disposal.

Minister of Maharashtra visits the sets of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Honourable Shri Sudhir Sachchidanand Mungantiwar, Cabinet Minister for Forests, Cultural Affairs, and Fisheries in Maharashtra Government, visited Gokuldham Society on the sets of the popular and loved show, Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah along with the Managing Director of Film City, Dr. Avinash Dhakane. 

Honourable Cabinet Minister was full of praise for Mr. Asit Kumarr Modi and his entire team for their continuous endeavour for all these years to bring smiles to people's faces and also for spreading positive messages. 

The residents of Gokuldham Society have always been ideal citizens who portray the values of unity in diversity. The Maharashtra Minister's visit to the society reflects the recognition of the show's contribution to creating positive impressions of Indian social structures and relationships.

“I extend my heartfelt admiration and appreciation to the entire team of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Mr. Asit Kumarr Modi, for their unwavering commitment to entertaining millions and bringing joy to our lives. The show and its characters are a part of our lives now," said Sudhir Sachchidanand Mungantiwar, Minister of Maharashtra

"I am thrilled to have the honour of welcoming the honourable cabinet minister of Maharashtra Shri Sudhir Sachchidanand Mungantiwar to our Gokuldham Society. It's always a pleasure to have dignitaries visit us, and we are excited to showcase the warmth and vibrancy of our society to them." - Creator and producer of the show Asit Kumarr Modi expressed.

Stay tuned to watch the upcoming episode and witness the Maharashtra Minister's visit to the Gokuldham Society.

Gwalior boys Kartik Aryan & Meet Bros team up for the very first time for a Blockbuster song 'Gujju Pataka' from Satya Prem ki Katha

Meet Bros have checked into the building sashaying along the red carpet and this time they are back with a Gujrati dance number “Gujju Pataka”. The song released today the 16th of June 2023 across all digital platforms, as the monsoons refresh major parts of India.

 

The song is released this morning at 11.11 am with the audience queued up to watch the most awaited dance track on beats composed & sung by Meet Bros. 

On being asked about the song, Manmeet Singh of Meet Bros said, “Gujju Pataka is a Dulhe ki entry wala dance track  which is also Kartik Aryan's entry song in the movie. This is the first time that we have worked with Kartik. We happen to be from the same city Gwalior & also from the same primary school, Saint Paul's.. So there is an emotional bonding between us. We are very excited about our first collaboration.”

On being asked about how they bagged this project, Harmeet Singh of Meet Bros revealed,  "We worked with the Producers Kishore Arora and Shareen  Mantri on the song 'Love Letter' which was a big hit back then. They also heard our dandiya beat song Shy Mora Saiyaan on MB MUSIC & So they reached out to us for this project, we still gave them Gujrati Garba songs & thats how we bagged this project!”

On being asked about their experience working on Satya Prem Ki Katha, Meet Bros added “It's been more than a year that we have been working on the songs and it's been an  amazing experience working on these songs. We were present for all the music video shoots, and it's been a pleasure working with the Producers and director Sameer. The best part is that Kartik was very involved in every process of music making. It was a fantastic experience working with him and the Producers Shareen and Kishore & Sajid Nadiadwala. The lyrics of the song have been penned by Kumaar.

The Meet Bros duo has done total 3 songs for the album. The other 2 songs composed by the Bros would be coming up right after the release of Gujju Patakha. Jai Shri Krishna

Bollywood Stars sizzle at the launch of Keibaa x All Saints

Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Gulshan Grover, Dalip Tahil, Mukesh Chhabra, Preeti Jhangiani, Praveen Dabbas, Ramesh Sippy, Kiran Juneja Sippy, Tanushree Dutta, Shibani Kashyap, Omkar Kapoor, Krishika Lulla, Choreographer Sanam Johar, Sheeba Sabir, 

Gautam Singhania with wife Nawaz Modi Singhania, and many other celebs graced the launch of Neeti Goel & Richboyz (Gaurav Parikh, Ketul Parikh, Anuj Chugh, Vicky Chaug)’s Keibaa x All Saints Restaurant at Mumbai’s iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse.

Her Circle and Kalki team up for a Net-Zero Sustainable Covershoot

Her Circle, a one-stop content and social networking destination for women, has achieved a breakthrough in sustainable media practices. Their Sustainability Cover 2.0 features Kalki, an actor, and a sustainability advocate in the month of June.

Scheduled for release around World Environment Day, this sustainability covershoot showcases how modernity, technology and sustainability can co-exist.

Commenting on the association, *Kalki* said, “There's so much greenwashing, there's so much of saying, oh yeah, sustainable, but, when you look at the behind the scenes, it's not so sustainable. So it's refreshing to be on this shoot with Her Circle today where you see that the backdrop or the behind-the-scenes is also adhering to the message that's being put in front of the screen.”

The shoot itself was designed as an end-to-end sustainable production, encompassing location, sustainable fashion brands, natural light and sustainable catering. Photographer Anai Bharucha, known for capturing nature's beauty organically, played a crucial role by selecting a location that was industrial in nature, yet sustainable in the space of energy conservation.

Tanya Chaitanya, CEO Her Circle & Digital Diversity Initiatives, Reliance said, “At Her Circle, sustainability and inclusivity are the main pillars upon which our content and conversation centre. This sustainability cover brings together technology, innovation, conservation and mindful living to showcase a future which is kinder to the planet. It’s a step ahead from our last year’s sustainability cover which received an overwhelming response.”

The entire journey of this end-to-end sustainable shoot has been captured in a special video, which can be viewed here -

 _https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WceM6xYtZoRut6sLJyiPtN8808U_v294?usp=share_link_

                             Posted by journalist Deepak Buswala ( mobile:9769038769) 

                Source: Press release.

बागेश्वर सरकार पर बनेगी फिल्म, निर्देशक विनोद तिवारी ने की घोषणा

 

मुंबई। इन दिनों बागेश्वर धाम वाले बाबा धीरेंद्र शास्त्री का नाम सबसे ज्यादा चर्चा में बना हुआ। जहाँ कहीं भी उनका दरबार लग रहा है लाखों की संख्या में लोग उनका प्रवचन सुनने पहुंच रहे हैं। कई लोग उन्हें चमत्कारी व दिव्य पुरुष मान रहे हैं तो कुछ उनके ज्ञान पर प्रश्न चिन्ह लगा रहे हैं। इस समय ये बाबा हिंदुत्व का सबसे बड़ा चेहरा बनकर उभरे हैं और सनातन धर्म की रक्षा के लिए हिंदुओं को सचेत कर रहे हैं। इनके मार्गदर्शन से प्रभावित होकर धर्मांतरित हो चुके कई लोगों ने हिन्दू धर्म में पुनः वापसी भी की है।

अब बागेश्वर बालाजी सरकार के जीवन से प्रेरित एक हिंदी फिल्म का निर्माण किया जा रहा है।

 नॉस्ट्रम एंटरटेनमेंट हब द्वारा निर्मित की जा रही फिल्म 'द बागेश्वर सरकार' जिसके निर्देशक विनोद तिवारी हैं। इस फिल्म को हिंदी के साथ विभिन्न भाषाओं में निर्माण किया जा रहा है। निर्देशक विनोद तिवारी ने 'द बागेश्वर सरकार' बनाने के पीछे अपना उद्देश्य बताया कि दुनिया भर में बागेश्वर सरकार की महिमा और उनके अनुयाइयों का प्रेम देखकर फिल्म बनाने का निर्णय लिया गया है। यह फिल्म बागेश्वर धाम सरकार के पीठाधीश्वर पूज्य श्री श्री धीरेन्द्र शास्त्री जी के जीवन पर आधारित है। इस फिल्म में उनके संघर्षों का संक्षिप्त वर्णन किया जाएगा। इस फिल्म के माध्यम से एक परोपकारी व्यक्ति के आदर्शों को समाज तक पहुंचाने का कार्य किया जा रहा है। 

विनोद तिवारी ने आगे बताया कि बागेश्वर महाराज देश विदेश में सनातन धर्म के लोगों को साथ जोड़ रहे हैं यह बड़ी खुशी की बात है। इससे मैं बहुत प्रभावित हुआ हूँ कि उनके उपदेश से सनातनियों में एक अलख जगाई है और धर्म की रक्षा में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका भी निभा रहे हैं।

ज्ञात हो कि विनोद तिवारी की हालिया प्रदर्शित फिल्म 'द कन्वर्जन' लव जिहाद जैसी एक ज्वलंत मुद्दे पर बनी थी जिसमें विंध्या तिवारी, प्रतीक शुक्ला, रवि भाटिया और मनोज जोशी ने अभिनय किया है। इससे पहले उनकी कॉमेडी फिल्म 'तेरी भाभी है पगले' ने भी सफलता का स्वाद चखा था जो कि कृष्णा अभिषेक, रजनीश दुग्गल, नाजिया हुसैन के अभिनय से सजी थी।

Source: press release 

केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण राज्यमंत्री कैलाश चौधरी का मुंबई में स्वागत करते हुए आदर्श होटल व इंडियाप्रेस समूह के जगदीश पुरोहित व कप्तान संग्राम सिंह

मुंबई 

केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण राज्यमंत्री कैलाश चौधरी ने अपने मुंबई प्रवास के दौरान आयोजित स्वागत समारोह के दौरान अपने सम्बोधन में मोटे अनाज जिसमें विशेषकर बाजरा, ज्वार, मक्का, रागी जिन्हें सम्मिलित रूप से ‘मिलेट्स’ कहा जाता है। इन मिलेट्स (मोटे अनाज) का देश भर में उपयोग और उपभोग को बढ़ाने की आवश्यकता है।  

इन मोटे अनाजों में पौष्टिकता भरी हुई है, आज भारत विश्व का सबसे ज्यादा युवा देश है और इस पीढ़ी का स्वास्थ्य बेहतर रहना जरूरी है। केंद्रीय मंत्री कैलाश चौधरी ने कहा कि हमें मिलेट्स को अपने भोजन में प्राथमिकता देनी होगी और जंक फूड से तौबा करनी होगी, तभी हमारा देश दुनिया में अपनी शक्ति का लोहा मनवा कर आगे बढ़ पाएगा। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के नेतृत्व में केंद्र सरकार मोटे अनाजों को देश और दुनिया में बढ़ावा देने को लेकर कृत संकल्पित है तथा इसको लेकर लगातार काम कर रही है।

कैलाश चौधरी का स्वागत करने वालों में आदर्श होटल व इंडियाप्रेस समूह के जगदीश पुरोहित व कप्तान संग्राम सिंह के अलावा ए.पी.एम.सी के पदाधिकारी अमृतलाल जैन, मालेगाँव गौसेवक राजेन्द्र सिंह शास्त्री, राजेश भंसाली, मालाराम सियाग मौजूद थे। 

अपने वक्तव्य में केंद्रीय कृषि राज्य मंत्री कैलाश चौधरी ने आगे बताया कि महानगर में हाउस व रूफ फार्मिंग को बढ़ावा देना आज समय की आवश्यकता है। कैलाश चौधरी ने कहा कि इस तरह की पैदावार से हमें हमारे ही घर में सुनो और पौष्टिक आहार मिलेगा। हाउस और रूफ फार्मिंग को बढ़ावा मिलने से निश्चित रूप से हमारे शहर वासियों का भी स्वास्थ्य बेहतर होगा। यह प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी का संकल्प भी है।

Film producer-director Rajeev Chaudhari & Veteran Director Ashok Tyagi’s ‘FIRE OF LOVE: RED’ Poster & Teaser Launched with grand style!

Film producer-director Rajeev Chaudhari & Veteran Director Ashok Tyagi’s ‘FIRE OF LOVE: RED’ Poster & Teaser Launched with grand style! 

Film trade analyst cum filmmaker Rajeev Chaudhari (Sunny Leone starrer-‘ Beiimaan Love’ fame) has produced a red hot fiery film under the banner of Avanti Prajakta Arts’ ‘Fire of Love: RED’ which is written and directed by Senior filmmaker ASHOK Tyagi.

The dynamic and dashing poster and teaser were revealed to the press and a lot of celebrities and guests from the Bollywood industry at a cocktail dinner party at Flying Sauser Banquets Mumbai on 5th April 2023.

The highlight of this film is Krushna Abhishek who is playing the main central role of an angry psycho killer! This is perhaps the first time that Krushna Abhishek has done this kind of intense and author-backed role!

Producer Rajeev Chaudhari termed him as “Krushna Abhishek is no less than Ajay Devgan or Akshay Kumar or any mainstream hero”…

Heroines Payal Ghosh and Kanchan Bhor play the romantic lead opposite Krushna Abhishek!

Supporting main actors are Abhijeet Shwetchandra, Kamlesh Sawant, Bharat Dabholkar, Mukesh Tyagi, Amol Bawdankar, Shantanu Bhamare, etc.

‘Fire of Love RED’ is produced by Rajeev Chaudhari, Jagannath Waghmare, and Rekha Surendra Jagtap and it is co-produced by Shantanu Bhamare and is being distributed and released through Anjali Avantika Enterprises owned by Avantika Patil and Anjali Pawar.

Chandrakant Pawar and Dattatray PAtil present and distribute the said film in theatres of India and Overseas! 

Avanti Prajakta Arts ‘Fire of Love RED’ is due for theatrical release in India and Overseas in June 2023.

LehLah is changing the way we shop! - a digital community of “real people” with “real style” inspiring you to shop your vibe

Mumbai, April 10, 2023: Don’t know what to wear for date night? Tired of browsing on various apps looking for inspiration? Can’t relate to the size-zero figures on the internet? We hear you!

In today’s upload-obsessed world, people strive to look on point every day. But finding fashion, especially on social media, can be a task. You may love what your favourite influencer is wearing, but you have no idea where to get the look from. And seriously, who has the time to browse through hundreds of similar products to find that same outfit? 

LehLah is a revolutionary digital mobile application that brings in a community of “real people” who are obsessed with fashion- the ones who have their own individual style and panache to make heads turn, the trendsetters of fashion, the real fashionistas. 

With a brand new edgy interface and intuitive features, anyone can find their next fashion inspiration, snap the trendiest looks and flaunt their style on the app with just a few swipes. Fashion influencers post their looks and tag every product with shoppable links allowing anybody to simply shop the products on their feed itself. AND- they can earn with every purchase made!

The vision of LehLah is to create a fashion fam that users can turn to when it comes to discovering new looks & sharing their own looks with the world. 

Checkout the latest fashion trends, get inspired by “real people” with “real style”’- no models, no filters attached. 

Download the LehLah app today to get fashion inspired (link below)

https://lehlah.app.link/pr

LEHLAH- MY STYLE. MY VIBE. MY TRIBE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e9XobJmOv0

https://www.instagram.com/lehlah.app/

https://lehlah.club/

About LehLah:

Launched in November 2022, LehLah is a revolutionary digital mobile application that aims to disrupt the fashion influencer space. A first of its kind digital fashion community that is focused on fashion- led by ‘real people’ flaunting their ‘real style’.  The platform allows users to monetize their fashion influence by posting their looks and tagging every product for purchase, anybody can post and purchase on the app and with every purchase the fashion influencer earns a percentage of the product value. Discovering new trends and fashion styles just got more fun with LehLah.

Ooltah Chashmah Play Announces Pre-Registration for Latest Mobile Game, Bhide Scooter Race, on Google Play Store

Ooltah Chashmah Play Announces Pre-Registration for Latest Mobile Game, Bhide Scooter Race, on Google Play Store

After the super success of first game 'Run Jetha Run', House of Ooltah Chashmah Play, a leading developer of mobile games, is pleased to announce the pre-registration launch of its next mobile game, 'Bhide Scooter Race', on the Android Play Store.

Bhide Scooter Race is a fast-paced, action-packed racing game featuring the beloved character Bhide from the popular television show, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The game allows players to experience the thrill of racing on scooters through exciting tracks, challenging obstacles, and fierce competition. 

"We are excited to bring Bhide Scooter Race to our fans," said Mr. Asit Modi, the creator of the most loved show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. "This game is the perfect blend of adrenaline-fueled racing and fun-filled gameplay, and we can't wait for players to get their hands on it."

 The game features intuitive controls, stunning graphics, and engaging gameplay, making it an instant hit among mobile gaming enthusiasts. With pre-registration now available on the Android Play Store, players can secure their spot and be among the first to experience the thrill of Bhide Scooter Race.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neelamediatech.bhidescooterrace

To pre-register for Bhide Scooter Race, simply visit the game's page on the Android Play Store and follow the instructions. The game is free to play, with in-app purchases available for players who want to enhance their gaming experience.

For more information about Bhide Scooter Race and other games from House of Ooltah Chashmah Play, visit the company's website or follow them on social media.

Voluntury Services of renowned socialite & International youth icon Dr.Nehaal mayur is recognized by Uniform.

As a result of exemplary contributions in Public Services, Dr. Nehaal Mayur has received a Commendation Citation from the Vice Admiral S.N. Ghormade, Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) on 30th March 2023 at New Delhi (India).

Dr. Mayur is an International Development Expert and  works with Under Developed Countries, Small Island Development Nations.

He is engaged in multiple Disciplinary from Bilateral Development to Disaster Risk Reduction.

Having actively participated in voluntary sevices earned him this honor.

He was granted with the ultimate accolade i.e. District, State and International Awards for his tireless contribution.

Some Records Need to be Broken & Some are Fixed.....

Ravi Bhagchandka's 200 NOTOUT rolls out slate; to produce _Champions_ with Aamir Khan & Sony Pictures amongst various other projects

Ravi Bhagchandka's 200 NOTOUT rolls out slate; to produce _Champions_ with Aamir Khan & Sony Pictures amongst various other projects

Ravi Bhagchandka who produced the film _Sachin - A Billion Dreams_ is ready for many more offerings at the turnstiles. Ravi who is an avid golfer is teeing off with the film _Champions_, with Aamir Khan and Sony Pictures as producers alongside him. He also has a film adaptation of George McCutcheon’s 1902 book, _Brewster's Millions_ in the works. “We have already examined various drafts of the script; it's shaping up well and we should be able to kick that off soon. Apart from this, we are planning a political thriller web series based on one of Ashwin Sanghi's best-selling books. In the pipeline is another riveting film adaptation of the Argentinian bestseller novel, _All Yours_. This film is a co-production with Sagarika Ghatge Khan and is set to be directed by Kanishk Varma of _Inside Edge_ series fame. Besides this, we are also making a couple of entertaining sports-based reality shows which are in very nascent stages and a sports biopic that is sure to hit it out of the park!” reveals Ravi.

Ravi’s passion and commitment comes from being a sports professional for a decade and a half. A fan of Sachin Tendulkar since childhood, Ravi made a one-of-a-kind documentary, on the cricketing legend, which had an iconic theatrical release. Ravi’s admiration for Sachin is so much that even his film company is called 200 NOTOUT. “Our production 200 NOTOUT is dedicated to Sachin's highest score in the ODI. At that time, he was the only one to score a double ton, a feat that was almost unachievable! It was one of those moments that we thought would never happen again,” Ravi stumps us with his answer.

With his penchant for picking tales about the champions, Ravi Bhagchandka’s 200 NOTOUT is now thrilled to collaborate with the perfectionist Aamir Khan, after having previously won laurels with the master-blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Says Ravi, “Champions is not an out and out sports film. It has a human-interest story against the backdrop of sports.” While we know that Aamir Khan who was earlier also acting in the film to be directed by RS Prasanna, has taken a brief pause from acting, to produce it along with 200 NOTOUT and Sony Pictures, it was Ravi who had decided to pick up the rights of the Spanish drama. “We saw the film at the Berlin Film Festival and we really liked what we saw. It's about the individual challenges of the differently-abled and how they are living their lives. There are also a lot of heart warming and humorous moments in the film and that’s essentially what we liked most about the film,” adds Ravi.

Quiz him on who is playing the lead, now that Aamir is a producer on the film and Ravi has an answer ready, “As of now, we are still analysing and re-assessing the way ahead. We look forward to sharing some good news soon!” is all he offers.

Makers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Venture into the world of Edutainment, Gaming and Ecom

Makers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Venture into the world of Edutainment, Gaming and Ecom

  

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is the First Television Show to enter the world of Animated Nursery Rhymes, Android, IOS, HTML and Blockchain Gaming as well as E-Com. 

  

The nursery rhymes channels aim to provide a safe and entertaining environment for kids to learn Indian culture, values and ethos through music and humor. The channels have rhymes in different languages such as Hindi, English, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati and more. Some of the popular rhymes include “Aaj Somvaar hai”, “Johny Johny yes papa”, “ABC Song”, “Titli Udi Ud Na Saki”, “Aaha Tamatar Bada” and more. 

  

The creator and Producer of the show Mr.Asit Modi spoke on the initiative of Rhymes saying, “We are very excited to launch these nursery rhymes channels for our young fans. We want to spread happiness and laughter among children through our songs. We hope that these channels will become a favorite destination for kids and parents alike.” 

 

Since It's soft launch the rhymes are getting more than 20Mn views a month already. There are 2 Rhymes dropped on every channel every week thus adding to the existing library. New channel in Marathi language has also been introduced this Gudi Padwa. Gujarati and Bengali channels would be launched by April 2023. 

  

That’s not all, the makers have donned the hat as first movers for another domain of Gaming. They have entered the world of interactive gaming including Android, IOS, HTML and Blockchain gaming. Pick your handset and get on to the google play store or Apple app store and you can download the latest game from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah chashmah. Games are being made under the umbrella of OOLTAH CHASHMAH PLAY. 

  

RUN JETHA RUN is the first FREE TO PLAY game and has been released on Google Play store and Apple APP store recently. The game is an exciting race amongst the characters from the TMKOC universe where the players can control their TMKOC characters from Gokuldham society to reach the top by collecting power-ups and avoiding obstacles and also by knocking down other TMKOC players all while collecting the bricks and racing to the top. 

  

It has been well received with 100000+ downloads in the test launch phase with a rating of 4.3 stars +. On 24th of March 2023, this game was amongst top 5 casual games in India. There are characters and power ups that can be bought in game as part of the in app purchase. Studio is working on more than 50 casual and hyper casual games to be launched in the next 18 months. 

  

For now there will be a new game lined up for release every month along with updates and new feature additions in the existing games. BHIDE SCOOTER RACE, HUNGRY GOLI are the next two games in the line-up. 

  

The Nursery rhymes channel can be accessed through the following links: 

  

Hindi - https://www.youtube.com/@taarakmehtakaooltahchashmah01 

  

English - https://www.youtube.com/@taarakmehtakaooltahchashmah02 

  

Marathi- https://www.youtube.com/@taarakmehtakaooltahchashmah03 

  

Download and Play Run Jetha Run through the following links: 

  

GooglePlayStore- 

  

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmkocplay.run.jetha.run 

  

App store- 

  

https://apps.apple.com/in/app/run-jetha-run/id1664364203 

  

About Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah show: 

  

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the longest running sitcoms that aired first in 2008 and is now in its 15th year with over 3500 episodes. Other than its flagship show, Neela Film Productions Private Limited also streams Gukuldhamchi Duniyadari in Marathi and Tarak Mama Ayyo Rama in Telegu on YouTube. The shows along with the character universe are authored and created by Asit Kumarr Modi. 

  

For more information follow their Social Media accounts: 

  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TMKOC_NTF 

  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMKOC.sabtv 

  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taarakmehtakaooltahchashmahnfp/?hl=en

ORACLE RED BULL RACING ENTERTAINS MUMBAI WITH TRADEMARK RED BULL SHOWRUN

ORACLE RED BULL RACING ENTERTAINS MUMBAI WITH TRADEMARK RED BULL SHOWRUN

- David Coulthard zipped through the Bandra Bandstand stretch in the iconic RB7 car

- Hon'ble Lok Sabha MP, Smt. Poonam Mahajan along with Shri Ashish Shelar, Hon'ble Member of the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra flagged off the Showrun  

Mumbai, 12th March 2023: Oracle Red Bull Racing gave Mumbai an exciting Formula One showcase with its legendary RB7 car. The roar of an F1 engine in a car driven by famous 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard made the Red Bull Showrun Mumbai 2023 an event to remember. Entertaining the audience along a 1-km stretch of the sea-facing Bandra Bandstand Road, Coulthard provided a glimpse of the incredible output of the Oracle Red Bull Racing car.

The Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai Police, Mumbai Traffic Police, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra Maritime Board, Bandra Bandstand Residents Trust, Mumbai Fire Brigade, played a crucial role in the organizing of this mega event.

Speaking about his third visit to India for the Red Bull Showrun, David Coulthard said, “It’s always good to be back in India. We truly appreciate the support the F1 fans of this country have always given us. It’s my third time here for the showrun and the enthusiasm in this country has only increased since my last visit. I look forward to being back in India again soon! It’s always a special feeling to drive a Formula One car for the sheer thrill of the fans and it was incredible to take the car for a spin at such an iconic location. What made this Showrun even more special was that we are the first team to have driven a Formula One car on the streets of Mumbai’s Bandra Bandstand. This city and its enthusiasm are something I will remember long after I return home.”

Super cars from the Super Car Club Garage, owned by industrialist Gautam Singhania, founder and chairman of Super Car Club of India, paraded the streets as an opening act for the Showrun. Lithuanian freestyle stunt biker Aras Gibieza performed some gravity-defying feats, followed by a special delivery for Coulthard that was fulfilled by Swiggy Instamart. The Showrun was flagged off by Smt. Poonam Mahajanji, Hon’ble Member of Parliament - Mumbai North Central along with Shri Ashish Shelarji, Hon'ble Member of Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra, officially unleashing the RB7 to enthrall the fans.

The iconic RB7 is a 750-horsepower car with an eight-cylinder 2,400cc engine. It produces 18,000 revolutions per minute. It won the first-ever Indian Grand Prix at Buddh International Circuit in 2011 and registered a total of 12 wins out of 19 races in that season.

Speaking about the spectacular engineering of the RB7, Coulthard said, “If you look at the rear of this car (RB7) you can see how small and tightly packaged it is. It is a beautiful piece of engineering art. It is very nimble, feels like an extension of your body.”

The Showrun ended on a memorable note with Coulthard waving the Indian flag.

Gokuldham Society springs surprises this Holi

Gokuldham Society springs surprises this Holi

Every fan of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah loves the way Gokuldham Society members celebrate their Holi. This Holi is going to be more exciting and entertaining for everyone.  

Recently Navina Wadekar as Bawri and Nitish Bhaluni as New Tapu joined the Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah Team and this itself has brought a fresh level of energy in all Gokuldham Society members. Naturally Holi celebration will also be much more special.  

Who will plan Holi Celebration? What will be the surprise? Is it Tapu Sena with their leader back in society or may be the women will plan a surprise Holi party for all. Even men, specially a happy Bagha can plan a surprise for His Bawari.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the longest-running sitcoms that aired first in 2008 and is now in its 15th year with over 3700 episodes. Other than its flagship show, Neela Film Productions Private Limited also streams Gukuldhamchi Duniyadari in Marathi and Tarak Mama Ayyo Rama in Telegu on YouTube. The shows along with the character universe are authored and created by Asit Kumarr Modi.

Sameer Wankhede Has A Heart At The Right Place, Decides To Help The Poor Family of A Deceased Bihari Migrant Labourer

Sameer Wankhede has always been known as a officer who through his relentless efforts succeeded in breaking the backbone of drug mafias of Mumbai and helped many drug mafias and pedders rot in the jail durging his tenure as an NCB officer. He is also known to be a large-hearted man who always comes forward to help needy people. He once again proved that he has a heart in the right place by deciding to help the family of the deceased Bihari Migrant labour who died in a tragic mishap in Mumbai. He understands the concerns of the labourer class especially migrant labourers who live and work in extreme conditions and hence he decided that he is going to help the victims distraught family in his own individual capacity.

Currently working as the  Director of DGTS officer in Chennai, Sameer Wankhede when got to know that a Bihari Migrant labour had died after falling from a non-working lift in one of the buildings in Mumbai, he immediately gathered information about his family and his dependents. He was informed that Vinod has left 3 daughters, wife, mother and one unmarried sister behind him. After knowing the precarious financial status of the family, he monetarily decided to help the family. 

Interestingly, known to be an upright and large-hearted officer Sameer Wankhede is being praised by many Biharis for his praiseworthy step. Social activist Nilotpal Mrunal took to the social media to inform the world about his concerns and his financial help be provided to the victim's family.

Nilotpal Mrunal praised the large-heartedness of Sameer Wankhede and said, "When a Bihari migrant worker died a tragic death, no prominent fellow Bihari and no Bihari politician came in support of the family. But Sameer Wankhede, who is a  Maharashtrian and a Marathi, decided to help the victim's family and personally contributed a certain amount showing his immense concern towards the well-being of the family." 

Vinod Dhyani Sahu belonged to Darbhanga district of Bihar and the said incident occurred in Mumbai's Chembur area at Shweta Co-operative Society. As reported, the car lift of the society wasn't working and the contractor of the repair work called Vinod Shahu to help for repair work of the lift. But while he was checking what's wrong with the lift, he lost his balance and suddenly fell down to his death. The incident occurred due to the negligence of the society and the contractor but when the family of the victim reached police station to file an FIR, the police refused to do so. Later, Nilotpal Mrinal and many fellow Biharis protested against the lack of empathy shown by the police related to the case and finally the FIR was registered after much deliberation.

Nilotpal Mrunal is fighting to get justice and compensation for the famliy of the victim and has asked people to help in his campaign. Meanwhile, he heaped praises on Sameer Wankhede who came forward to help the Bihari migrant worker's family. He said that despite not being a Bihari himself, he has shown great concern towards Vinod's family who is in dire need of help. He said through his monetary help Sameer Wankhede has set a great example which will inspired others to help the grieving family.

&TV's Rajesh, Anita Bhabi and Yashoda seek blessings at India’s most revered Lord Shiva's temples during Mahashivratri

&TV's Rajesh, Anita Bhabi and Yashoda seek blessings at India’s most revered Lord Shiva's temples during Mahashivratri

To celebrate one of India's largest and most sacred festivals, Mahashivratri, &TV artists Kamna Pathak (Rajesh, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan), Vidisha Srivastava (Anita Bhabi, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai) and Neha Joshi (Yashoda, Doosri Maa), visited the most revered Lord Shiva temples. Vidisha Srivastava (Anita Bhabi) visited her hometown, Varanasi, to attend the Shiv Mahotsav at the world-famous Kashi Vishwanath temple. Kamna Pathak (Rajesh Singh) visited her hometown Indore and then witnessed the grand celebration at one of the most revered Lord Shiva temples in Ujjain – the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple. Neha Joshi (Yashoda) sought blessings at Haridwar's famous Shiv temple – Shiv Ki Pauri.

Talking about her visit to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain, Kamna Pathak, essaying Rajesh in &TV’s Happu ki Ultan Paltan, said, “One of the unique Mahashivratri celebrations is held at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple. The temple celebrates 'Navratri,' a nine-night festival during this time. In this ceremony, known as shrungar, Mahakal (Shiva) is dressed in various attires. Since I have lived in Indore, I have witnessed grand Mahashivratri celebrations many times. But I still love coming back here to be a part of it every year. During Mahashivratri, the city has a different vibe and energy, which I enjoy. I was fortunate to relive this experience and receive blessings at one of India's most revered temples this year. I seek Lord Shiva's blessings for every new beginning in my life.  I also returned to my hometown of Indore, indulged in my favourite street foods, and shopped at my favourite Sarafa Bazar. During this trip, I was able to reconnect with old Indorian friends and relive my youth.” Vidisha Srivastava, essaying Anita Bhabi in &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, visits Kashi Vishwanath mandir in Varanasi and says, “The sacred festival of Mahashivratri is observed with zeal and devotion throughout the country. But the grandeur of this festival in Varanasi is on another level; after all, it is "Shiv Ki Nagri. The sacred festival here is celebrated with full faith and devotion. This year, I had the opportunity to return to my hometown and receive blessings from Baba Kashi Vishwanath. I couldn't think of a better way to commemorate this occasion. The temple was beautifully decorated, and lakhs of Shiv bhakts were gathered to seek blessings. It is not a one-day event. At Kashi Vishwanath, two devotees dressed as Shiv and Parvati lead the entire crowd in a dance. Their other wedding rituals are also performed with grandeur in various events. It was a truly surreal experience. The grand celebrations were spectacular, and chanting "Har Har Mahadev" with lakhs of Shiv Bhakts was a spiritual experience. In addition, I visited my home and school to relive some memories. At my favourite stalls, I gorged on my favourite dishes, such as Tamatar Chaat, Samosa, Kachori, Jalebi, and Malaio. This Mahashivratri was a true celebration for me. I pray that Lord Shiva keeps us blessed and that we keep entertaining our viewers of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai.”

Talking about her visit to the famous Shiv Ki Pauri temple in Haridwar, Neha Joshi, essaying Yashoda in &TV’s Doosri Maa, says, “Mahashivratri is celebrated with much fervour and enthusiasm in Haridwar. And I consider myself fortunate to have witnessed this magical moment in this holy town. I began my day with Ganga aarti and later sought blessings at Shiva's temple. I also saw the famous Prakasheshwar Mahayatra, in which Shiva's gans (attendants) dressed as ghosts and rakshasas (demons) chanted 'bum-bum bhole,' which was an amazing experience. I had always heard about and seen pictures of the celebration but seeing it in person was surreal. I am grateful and would like to wish everyone a Happy Mahashivratri.”

Watch Doosri Maa at 8:00 pm, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan at 10:00 pm, and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai at 10:30 pm, airing every Monday to Friday only on &TV!

Over 150 vintage vehicles to grace Mumbai roads on this Sunday 12 February 2023

Mumbai, February 11: Over 150 owners of classic and antique vehicles have confirmed their participation in the ‘40th Annual Vintage Car Fiesta’, organized by VCCCI (Vintage & Classic Car Club of India) in association with WIAA (Western India Automobile Association), which will be conducted in Mumbai on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

The beauties, cars and motorbikes of the proud owners will show-off their treasured vehicles which will be seen traversing the city, starting from World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade to Bandra Kurla Complex and return back after covering a distance of approximately 50 kilometres.

Nitin Dossa, Chairman VCCCI said, "Mumbai has the finest collection of vintage and classic vehicles. VCCCI is one of the premier clubs in the country. Many cars belonging to Royal families are participating in the Fiesta and will be seen in this event."

The Fiesta is being conducted under the Chairmanship of Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Honourable Minister for Tourism, Government of Maharashtra and is being hosted by the Director of Tourism and is co-hosted by World Trade Center.

Sanjeev Bhiwandkar  and his daughter Saili are eagerly waiting for Sunday to ride on their respective Vespa scooters. The 31 year-old Sanjeev will be riding a 1963 Vespa Limited Edition Sportique 4-speed, while Saili, 31, will ride a 1967 Vespa.

“It’s always fun to participate in such rallies. There are so many thrills that I look forward to participating in these events. I am glad that we have overcome the pandemic and things are normal now, so there would not be any restrictions. Because of Covid the Vintage Fiesta was not held for two years and when it was organized last year it was not the same. This year it will certainly run smoothly as there will not be any problems,” opined Saili, who claims to be the only woman to have ridden a Vintage scooter for the longest distance from Mumbai to Goa and back.

“My Dad has been participating in the Vintage Fiesta for many, many years. I have been associated with such events for more than a decade and a half. When I was in the seventh grade I would ride as a pillion with my Dad. But, after a couple of years I started to ride on my own and my journey continues,” Saili further stated.

A 1903 Humber owned by veteran Abbas Jasdanwalla, will be the oldest car that will showcase its splendor on the roads of the city. Vehicles from New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and Chennai have confirmed their participation in the Fiesta.

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Receives the First Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award

On the occasion of his second death anniversary, unmatched doyen of Hindustani Classical Music, Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan had an annual award instituted in his name by his family and students, alongside a concert that paid tribute to the late legend. Titled ‘Haazri’, the concert was held at the landmark Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion. Living legends Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain and Padma Shri Hariharan performed ghazals and thumris alongside Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan’s 22-year-old grandson, Faiz Mustafa Khan who helmed the opening act at the show. On the occasion, the first Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award was conferred upon maestro Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. Besides Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Zakir Hussain and Hariharan, noted celebrities like Suresh Wadkar, Padma Wadkar, Jaaved Jaafri, Prasoon Joshi, Armaan Malik, Shilpa Rao, Zakir Khan, Ashish Shelar, Vishwas Nangare Patil, Taufiq Qureshi among many others graced the occasion. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia received the first Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award at the hands of Amina Mustafa Khan, the late Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan's wife. The late legend's sons Qadir Mustafa Khan, Murtuza Mustafa Khan, Rabbani Mustafa Khan, Hasan Mustafa Khan & daughte-in-law Namrata Gupta Khan were also present on the occasion. The event was handled by NR Talent & Event Management. 

Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan was a torchbearer of the Rampur Sahaswan Gharana and has been the recipient of various awards and accolades. He has also mentored many of the ace Bollywood singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, A.R. Rahman, Hariharan, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, his sons and grandsons.

Speaking about the thought behind this award, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan’s son Rabbani Mustafa Khan expressed, “We have started the award to honour his legend and make it enduring. He lives on through his music and there’s no better way than to celebrate it annually by felicitating stalwarts from the field he had dedicated his entire life to! So, every year on the 17th of January, we will celebrate his barsi with a musical concert and an award.” From the next year, Rabbani reveals that they have plans to add two more days to the celebrations and add more categories of award to make it grander.

Awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi as early as in 1984, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia’s contribution to making Bansuri a mainstream wind instrument has never been in question. He is overwhelmed by the love shown by Ustadji’s family and students through their decision. “I am grateful for his honour. Khan Sahab and his family have always been very special to me. He was an exemplary singer, performer and Guru. He is unparalleled in the number of talents he has mentored to reach greater heights of glory. Some of the most famous, popular singers of today’s generation are his students. He must be so proud of them.”

“Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Saab used to be our neighbour when we used to live in Mahim, when I was almost 10 years old. I was so lucky that he gave me a chance to keep theka for him when he used to do his riyaaz. What’s incredible is that when it was time for him to make his first solo LP, he chose me - a school kid, to accompany him on the Tabla. I was supposed to arrive at the HMV Studios to play with him. I left my school at half day and took the bus to go to Pheroz Shah Mehta Road but for some reason, I was very late and the people at HMV kept insisting on using some other Tabla player. But Khan Saab was adamant and he waited for me to come and we made that recording. So I can never forget that kind of support from that great an artist to a little kid who was just starting out his journey in Classical Music,” reminisced Ustad Zakir Hussain. He continued, “It is important that we establish an everlasting legacy in the name of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Sahab and I guess the award would be one of the ways to be able to that.”

Veteran singer Padma Shri Hariharan considers Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan an artist par excellence, calls him the ‘Badshaah’ of Khayal singing. “When I heard Ustadji’s album for the first time, I told my amma that I want to learn from this Guruji, and, “as luck would have it, he accepted me as his student. He was a maverick, who was not only a celebrated vocalist but one who even wrote all his bandish in multiple languages such as Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, Persian etc,” he averred.

About taking Ustadji’s legacy forward, in the form of his grandson Faiz Mustafa Khan performing on the occasion, Rabbani Mustafa Khan proudly enthused, “We are so glad that my nephew, my eldest brother Murtuza Mustafa Khan’s son - Faiz Mustafa helmed the opening act at ‘Haazri’. Faiz was the youngest musician on Coke Studio to perform with the legendary AR Rahman. In fact, our three generations – my father Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, us four brothers, and Faiz, have performed together with AR Rahman and Sivamani. Faiz is surely going to take our legacy to newer heights,” he signed off.