Ajivasan's ACT with Suresh Wadkar, Padma Wadkar, Sonu Nigam, Vijay Prakash et al explores art, commerce and technology of music Ajivasan ACT takes music to newer heights

Suresh Wadkar’s Ajivasan Music Academy has taken a new initiative to spread awareness and knowledge around Music. The idea is to get music lovers to hear from various music professionals about their journey, challenges, career options and exciting nuances.

Ajivasan ACT is an initiative that aims at highlighting the Art, Commerce and Technology (ACT) of Music.
This event has multiple panel discussions with celebrities and professionals, along with master classes with experts and a thrilling music concert.
Besides Suresh Wadkar and moderator Padma Wadkar, The panelists include Padmashri Sonu Nigam, Vijay Prakash, Shreyas Puranik, Yashraj Mukhate, Mohini Dey, Nirmika Singh, Gauri Yadwadkar, Saaveri Verma, Aditya Dev, Vinayak Netke, Nikita Bharani, Avanti Nagral among others.
The titles, All About Music, Women In Music and Journey Of A Song give a new perspective to music, through the eyes of industry veterans. Siddarth Kannan is the Master of Ceremonies.

CINTAA conducts acting masterclass with Lilliput

On the 26th of August 2022, CINTAA, in affiliation with  writer Liliput, conducted a masterclass open to members as well as non-members, where he advised actors on traversing through each step of their career as well as improving their repertoire.

During the course of the masterclass, Lilliput talked about his love for acting that started in his school years in Gaya, how he let that passion guide him in his journey, the inspirations he had throughout his career and the things he saw change in the industry. He then related his anecdotes to the issues the aspiring actors would face in their career as well. He talked about how his dwarfism made him stronger, as he had to become able to laugh off the discrimination that he faced to be able to work comfortably among it. He also talked about observing early on in his career that it is easy to act physically handicapped, to act lame or blind for example, but dwarfism is not something an able-bodied person can mimic so easily, as there is no actual disability in most, just a smaller stature. He then asked the audience, all actors or aspiring actors to perform a given scene, and gave them each advice on how to make themselves felt more clearly.

This masterclass was conducted in the presence of members Tinaa Ghaai, Abhay Bhargava, Sanjay Bhatia and Satish Vasan among others at the CINTAA office in Andheri.

Roopkumar Rathod, Leslee Lewis, Kavya Jones grace Sanjukta Arun's Into The Deep at Jehangir Art Gallery

"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair," says Renowned artist Sanjukta Arun whose current exhibition 'Into The Deep' is being held at the  Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda from Aug 30-Sept 5. The series on display brings to the fore the beauty and importance of Nature and the tearing need to attend to the wake up call, to save Mother Earth.

"Creating awareness about our environment is of extreme importance because it can help to minimise the damage caused due to destruction caused by industrialisation, pollution and modernisation leading to Global warming," et al reflects Sanjukta.

 "My current series focuses on the beauty of nature in its myriad hues. It is time we realise that our existence totally depends on how we take care of our planet."

Sanjukta Arun's exhibition was graced by Nafisa Khorakiwala, Dr Habil Khorakiwala, Roopkumar Rathod, Vijay Darda, Leslee Lewis, Kavya Jones, Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka, Prithvi Soni, Padmanabh Bendre, Rajendra Patil, Vinod Sharma, Ajoykant Ruia, Arun Arora, Vijay Lazarus, Nayana Kanodia, Vijay Kalantri, Rupa Naik, Papiya Das, Banamali Das, Suniti Kukarni, Renu Arya and many more.

शारवरी वाघ, बृंदा मिलर, संजोग कबरे, चंदा जाधव, शशि बाला ने एमवीपी परियोजना विजेताओं की घोषणा की

काला घोड़ा एसोसिएशन के सहयोग से बीएमसी द्वारा शुरू की गई एमवीपी परियोजना में कल शारवरी वाघ, बृंदा मिलर, संजोग कबरे - डीएमसी स्पेशल, चंदा जाधव - उप द्वारा घोषित दो विजेताओं को देखा गया। नगर आयुक्त, शशि बाला, बिजनेस हेड एमसीजीएम सहित अन्य। पहला पुरस्कार साईसमर्थ मुले के मूल ट्रैक द मुंबई धनक के लिए टीम टिकल टॉकीज को मिला, जबकि दूसरा पुरस्कार टीम थिंकिंग मोड द्वारा मूल ट्रैक मुंबा के लिए डी एमसी एंड डी'विल द्वारा प्राप्त किया गया। आरजे अपूर्वा एमसी थे, जूरी सदस्य निर्मिका सिंह - संपादक, द रोलिंग स्टोन मैग और संगीत निर्देशक मिलिंद जोशी भी उपस्थित थे।

CINTAA teams up with CPAA Rotary Club of Mumbai Airport District 3141 to organise free medical camp on Independence Day, Anupam Kher attends and shows support

To commemorate our Nation's 75 years of Independence, a milestone number, as the day where we get freedom from ill health with preventive checkups, actor Anupam Kher inaugurated the CINTAA-CPAA Medical camp at CINTAA office, Andheri West, in the presence of members Amit Behl, Abhay Bhargava, Deepak Qazir, Kejriwal, Ravi Jhankal, young actor Vardhan Puri, Anita Peter from CPAA, Rajiv Puri and Rotary Club President Suvendu Mishra. Anupam Kher himself came to the camp and got his primary check up done. While talking to the media, he said, "I appreciate this noble initiative of CINTAA and  as well as The Rotary Club of Mumbai Airport 31412 that is benefiting the common man." Apart from this, Anupam Kher gave his full support to PM Narendra Modi's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and said, "I appreciate Modi ji's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and I am seeing every house, every street, people are following this campaign. I have never seen such a big campaign before and this patriotism and spirit should come from within. Women power should be respected".

This initiative from CINTAA is one of the welfare activities coupled with our deep concern for the wellbeing of its members.

"As a member centric association for the actors, we truly stand committed and united with our thousands of members at all times," avered CINTAA General Secretary and Spokesperson Amit Behl. Attended by more than 350 members, the medical camp saw doctors taking members' complete body checkup, including weight, pulse, blood pressure, ECG, eye checkup, gynaecological checkup, dental check-up besides cancer detection. Apart from this, the camp also saw a session on the ill-effects of smoking.

All in all, a move to illustrate that prevention is better than cure.

The CINTAA-CPAA camp was supported by The Rotary Club of Mumbai Airport District 3141.

The Music Video Project (MVP) by MCGM with Kala Ghoda Arts Festival brings to you a celebration of our diverse, creative and inclusive city of Mumbai, The Music Video Project (MVP) Kick Off, powered by 48 Hour Film Project kicked off with dignitaries on July 29, at 5pm at Rude Lounge, Powai with 12 musicians, 70 film teams.

An initiative of Mumbai --  City of  Film and UNESCO -- Member of The Creative Cities Network, the music curated by Wobble Creative and Content  Channel Partner -- Pocket Films, the event saw a bevy of dignitaries including
 Brinda Miller,  
 Vivek Bhimanwar, IAS, MD -- Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Limited,  Satish Vasan representing CINTAA, Shashi Bala, Preeti  Gopalakrishnan, Yogi Chopra,  RJ Meera, among others.
All in all, an exciting beginning indeed...

Madhushree to tour world to heal with Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main

Soulful Songstress Madhushree shared the musical magic elixir that kept her alive during the pandemic with a concert at Nehru Centre on July 29

In a country where the millennials resonate with the lyrics, dive deep into the metaphors, discard the digital takeover and bring back to life the golden era of realness in the time of reels, singer Madhushree promises to musically narrate the transformation of Indian music from the era of Ghazals, Qawwali, Thumri, Sufi, Dadra to cabaret, disco, pop, classical evolution and the grooves and the hook lines of the new narrative!

Her musical offering Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main premiered on July 29th at Hall of Harmony, Nehru Centre, Mumbai, promised to transport you into the era of cult classics and capture the childhood memories that brought us comfort and to unwind and relieve from the mundane stress.

“For an artist, compulsory homestay meant boredom, anxiousness, loneliness and depression. In such times, Lata didi’s music embraced me and not just in an uplifting, comforting and inspiring way - It hit a spot in my brain that helped me express and process my current feelings.”

Madhushree realised that the best way to stay connected while still social distancing was to share her mood lifting song list and help many people deal with the emotional turmoil of the pandemic. In the process, Madhushree created an unbreakable personal bond with Lata Mangeshkar.

“Lata didi gave musical life to every syllable, to the last dissolving note. The sheer control behind her renditions overruled the complexity of melody. She made me smile, cry, love and celebrate. She made me feel alive.
Asha didi helped me further spread my wings and romance every microsecond of the song sequence and transform them into unforgettable musical moments. I prayed for Lata didi’s immortality and realised that Lata didi exists in my mystical, musical moments with her and I wanted to share with the world the immortal voice for every emotion. Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main is the incredible force, the great uniter and the warm glow that filled the void inside me and saved my life. Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main was to help the world listen to their heartbeat, to experience the blood dancing in their veins, to understand that everything living has a rhythm and to realise that our true soulmate is music.”

Madhushree chose classical songs, folk, cabaret and melody - from Hoton Pe Aisi Baat to Lag Jaa Gale, Kya Jaanu Sajan, Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh, Dil Cheez Kya Hai, Jhumka Gira Re, Pyaar Hua, Dil Ki Nazar Se to her own bits Kabhi Neem Neem, Tu Bin Bataye, Kanha So Jaa Zara, Hum Is Pal Yahan, Mahi Ve to Tu Yahin Hai. Madhushree believes that her musical expression with the blessings of Lata didi and Asha didi will be the magical elixir that will help the listener tap into their inner power and strength and acquire the feeling to take on the world. “These melodies will stay with you long after the song has ended and help you tap into your inner fortitude, feel grateful for what we have and take each moment as it comes. This concert was as powerful as it is personal. In simple words, I want everyone to experience this musical journey and find your own path to glory.”

Madhushree’s Passion - Lata, Asha aur Main concert, a musical tribute to the legends, was on at the Hall of Harmony, Nehru Centre, Mumbai. Madhushree would love to plan a world tour soon to spread her healing through music.

सेलेब्रेटी कॉलोमिस्ट निशा जामवाल ने कलाकार लता बालकृष्ण के लिए की अद्भुत मेजबानी , और उनके द्वारा बनाये गए 'मींडरिंग्स' प्रस्तुत किये!

 निशा जामवाल, अपने आप में कला का भंडार, एक सेलिब्रिटी कॉलमिस्ट, कला क्यूरेटर, इंटीरियर आर्किटेक्ट और इंटीरियर स्टाइलिस्ट ने हाल ही में आज के मॉडर्न जमाने की भारतीय कलाकार लता बालकृष्ण की मींडरिंग्स प्रस्तुत की, जिनकी कला उन्होंने ताजमहल होटल आर्ट गैलरी में प्रदर्शित की, जिसमें प्रसिद्ध एमएफ हुसैन और एफएन सूजा के कार्यों का भी प्रदर्शन किया गया है।

 निशा जामवाल द्वारा पेश किया गया ये पांच दिवसीय कला उत्सव,इस साल का  कोविड के बाद का सबसे चर्चित कार्यक्रम था।  प्रसिद्ध कला संग्रहकर्ता, कला प्रेमी,कौंसुल जनरल, लेखक, शीर्ष पुलिस आयुक्त, कॉर्पोरेट जगत के सीईओ, अभिनेता, गायक, मॉडल, फैशन डिजाइनर, निशा जामवाल के सभी दोस्त, रेका काला घोड़ा में एक ग्रैंड डिनर के साथ शुरू हुए इस शो में शामिल हुए।  

चमक-धमक से भरपूर इस बेहद रंगीन इस शाम में लगे पेंटिंग में बने सफेद रंग की टेक्सचर्ड और बादलों  के कंपन और पानी की खूबसूरती मेहमानों को मंत्रमुग्ध कर रही थी जो हमें जीवन के यथार्थ की खोज में ले जाते हैं।

 निशा जामवाल,मरियम अकबर खान के गोल्डन रंग के गाउन में बेहद हसीन लग रही थी जो मेहमानों को वॉकिंग टूर पर ले गईं और शो 'मींडरिंग्स' में काम के बारे में बात की, जिसमें लता की व्यस्तता को उनके जीवन की यात्रा के सही अर्थ के बारे में सवालों के साथ दिखाया गया ।

इस खास मौके पर जापानी कौंसुल जनरल डॉ फुकाहोरी यासुकाता, कोबी शोशानी इज़राइल कौंसुल जनरल , कौंसुल जनरल तुर्की तोल्गा काया, लेखक अश्विन सांघी, उस्ताद अनूप जलोटा, रूप कुमार राठौड़, सारा खान, तनाज ईरानी, ल्यूक केनी, डिजाइनर ईशा अमीन, एमी बिलिमोरिया,पल्लवी जयकिशन, सोशलाइट रोशनी दमानिया, परवेज दमानिया, शशि बंसल, मालती जैन, निदान गोवानी सहित सितारों का मेला लगा हुआ था।

निशा जामवाल कहती हैं, "लता बालकृष्ण ने मुझे अपना काम देखने के लिए आमंत्रित किया, जैसा कि दुनिया भर के कई कलाकार इस इच्छा से करते हैं कि मैं उनके लिए एक शो की मेजबानी करूं।  मैं ज्यादा उम्मीद किए बिना चली गयी जैसा कि मैं हमेशा करती हूं।  यह कहना एक अंडर स्टेटमेंट होगा कि मैं उन कैनवस के रूप में व्याख्या करती थी जो रंगीन बारीकियों और अनुभव के दंगे के साथ जीवन के प्रवाह की बात करते हैं।

 छाया और धूप की चीयरोस्कोरो, बहते पानी में रंगों की बौछार को देख मैं उसकी दुनिया में खींची चली गयी। जहां 'मैंडरिंग' का टाइटल मेरे दिमाग में सिर्फ इसीलिए नही आया क्योंकि जलंधर की रहनेवाली, बचपन से ही दुनिया घूमने की अभिलाषी और कुछ अलग ढूंढने की उसकी प्यास थी जबकि मैंने उसके दिमाग मे कला के लिए एक यात्रा भी देखी। जो अपने आप मे अद्भुत हैं"।

 पूरी दुनिया में महिलाओं को मल्टीटास्किंग चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ता है और घर और बाहर के कामों को मैनेज करना होता हैं।यहां तक की चैंपियन को भी जीवन मे आनेवाली चुनौतीपूर्ण बाधाओं के ऊपर चलना होता हैं जी जिंदगी उनको देती हैं। बाहर काम करना, और घर भी चलाना,बच्चे पैदा करना और उनका पालन-पोषण करना, परिवार की जरूरतों की देखभाल और प्रबंधन करना- एक भारतीय और संयुक्त परिवार और जहाँ पुरुषों को सबसे ऊपर समझा जाता हैं उन भावनाओ को खोदना और उसे कैनवास पर उतनी ही खूबसूरती से उभाराना बहुत बड़ी कला हैं"।

 मैं लता के कैनवास पर उतारी गई, इन भावनाओं को देख स्तब्ध हो गयी, जो जीवन के विभिन्न रंग, संस्कार और सामाजिक रूढ़िवादी परंपरा और गहरी सोच को दिखाती हैं"।

Artists and celebs throng NGMA retrospective tribute to Rini Dhumal and her colourful canvas of life...

Every artist dips his brush into his soul, and then emerges a masterpiece. This seems to be so true for artist Rini Dhumal.   The Power of

Shakti: A Retrospective of Rini Dhumal  at the National Gallery of modern art speaks volumes for the artist and each of her works that reflect her strength and resilience  radiating in its  light. Rini Dhumal's powerful works have always brought out the extraordinary  strength in the ordinary  Indian woman. Her works of art were strongly rooted in Indian culture at the same time, effortlessly embraced

the influences of her foreign travels and their influence.

Her studio situated on the first floor of her residence was recreated at NGMA besides the powerful

ambience for the works, thanks to the efforts of  Adwaita Charan Garanayak, Director General, NGMA who has also curated the   exhibition.

Rini Dhumal's retrospective -- Shakti is on view from Saturday, 21st May, 2022 onwards.

The preview of the exhibition was graced by Brinda Miller, Nisha Jamwwal, Sudarshan Shetty, Pheroza Godrej, Vilas Shinde, Director General NGMA, Adwait Gadanayak, PD Dhumal, Radhika Dhumal, Shashi Bansal, Kalpana Gandhi, Vinod Sharma, Madhu Sharma, Sanjana Shelat, Jayanti Rabadia, Madhusudan, Jain Kamal, Kuldeep Koregaonkar among others.

The exhibition

is on view from Saturday, 21st May, 2022 onwards.

Shakti was scheduled to open in December, 2020, but the COVID -19 pandemic wreaked havoc and

thus, the show was postponed by a year. Unfortunately, Rini Dhumal passes away

rather unexpectedly in September, 2021. Hence the retrospective.

Ustad Amjad Khan Sahab's morning Raga resonate The Royal Opera House! Gulzar Sahab regales audiences with his anecdotes of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab. Morning Raaga celebrates heritage conservation oj Sarod Ghar

 The morning of Sunday, 1st May  became more memorable to Mumbaiites when two maestros met on stage.  Weare speaking  of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Gulzar Sahab.  Yes, India's legendary Sarod maestro and Padma Vibhushan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab's
'Morning Raga'  concert at the Royal Opera House in Mumbai on Sunday, May 1 was housefull with citizens thronging fir an amazing musical experience.   Gulzar Sahab who has also made a one-hour documentary film on Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab and the Sarod Ghar added to the divine ambience with his words.  One of the most prominent cultural heritage landmarks in Gwalior - Sarod Ghar, a museum of musical heritage, considered to be the oldest institution documenting the evolution of East Indian classical music and instruments. Heritage is in itself a manifestation of culture and inheritance evolving with time. It is a source of identity and a receptor of value attributed to it by communities, institutions and people, mediating the resources of the past to the present.
Avid Learning in association with Sarod Ghar-Museum of Musical Heritage, Furtados and Royal Opera House, presented the    concert that celebrates the journey of a unique cultural institution that was once the the family’s ancestral home and today, aims to celebrate our musical legacy and  culture for the younger generation who are the future stakeholders of the arts.
The event was attended by the Bangash family comprising of Subhalakshmi Khan, Neema and Ayaan Ali Bangash,  and grandchildren Abeer and Zohaan Ali Bangash besides Roopkumar Rathod and Reewa Rathod, Shweta Basu Prasad, Romesh Sharma among others

Gurukul returns with this Singles Video! Padmashree singer Suresh Wadkar-Canadian singing sensation Abby V join hands in 'Maan Le'! Music release and cake-cutting with composer Durgesh, producer Padma Wadkar at Ajivasan

Padmashree singer Suresh Wadkar is known for his unique voice and singing style that has won millions of hearts.   Now, in his role of  Guru with Ajivasan, Suresh Wadkar is the beacon of light to many youngsters. The current video. Maan Le sees Suresh Wadkar  as singer and Guru.

 In this music video, Suresh Wadkar is also seen sharing a special musical bond with Canadian based  Abby V and composer Durgesh.   The duo has breathed life into this song, with producer Padma Wadkar.  The song is composed by Durgesh R Rajbhatt, and producer of this music video is Padma Wadkar.  The song is presented by Ajivasan Sounds.  Recently, the song launch with singers Suresh Wadkar, Abby V, music producer Durgesh and Producer Padma Wadkar took place at Ajivasan sounds.

Abby V is  an award winning singer, songwriter, composer and producer from Toronto. A viral sensation, this collaboration with music producer  Durgesh and Producer Padma Wadkar is already making waves globally.
Here is looking forward to more from Suresh Wadkar and his young brigade that .anes mellifluous music that stands out in the cacophony in the industry today.
 https://youtu.be/5OeNS-zj1vI

Poster launch of Santosh Gupta's short film Excuse Us Boys

Made In India Pictures and Sky247 are looking at making serious content for the online viewers. The series of short films made by them are being talked about.
The Poster Launch of their latest offering Excuse Us Boys was at the Made In India Pictures office along with the stars, producer Santosh Gupta and director Roshan Garry Bhinder.
Now let us take a look at the cast. Newsmakers Laveena Tandon and Palak Purswani have made a name for themselves in the world of television. Laveena Tandon is the face of a number of shows like Jodha Akbar, Naagin, Baalveer, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, while Palak Purswani was a strong contender of SplitsVilla 7 as well as the face of serial Badi Devrani, Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke and Meri Hanikarak Biwi among others. Apart from this, both of them have worked in several webseries as well. Trishan Singh Maini has worked in the film Sarabjit as well as many webseries and serials. Parth Zutshi has also shown his skills in TV series like Dhup Chhaon, Batti Gul Meter Chalu, Har Roz Da Ladna.

And looking at the camaraderie of the actors, it looks like this short film is worth a dekko.
Produced by Made in India Pictures and Sky247, Excuse Us Boys is directed and written by Roshan Garry Bhinder, produced by Santosh Gupta . The short film features Laveena Tandon and Palak Purswani alongside Trishaan Singh Maini and Parth Zutshi.

Social Media Queens And Influencer Actress Sana Sultan and Mahi Deshpande making A Buzz In Santosh Gupta's Short Film Bakar PG !

 The uncrowned queens of social media, on whose one act millions of fans lose their hearts.  On each and every video of which millions of crazy people spend their hearts.  Yes, social media influencer and music video actress Sana Sultan and  Mahi Deshpande are all set to rock together in Santosh Gupta's Short Film 'Bakra PG'.

 Made under the banner of Made in India and Sky 247, this short film shows the sour sweet tussle between Sana and Mahi which will be very interesting to watch.  Although both are very active on social media, but their work is being seen in this film too.

 Roshan Garry is the director and writer of this short film by Santosh Gupta.  Cinematography is done by Amit Singh.  The Marketing Head is Piyush Singh and the Editors are Sandeep Bombale, Ankit Pednekar and the Executive Producer is Pooja Awadhesh Singh.  The production designer is Dhairya Goyani.

CINTAA meets Labour Commissioner to ensure enforcement of actor rights

In a bid to discuss concerns regarding changes to regulations in the wake of the third wave of COVID-19 in India, and to spell out the several challenges endured by the actors, CINTAA dignitaries including Joint Secretary Sanjay Bhatia, CEO Satish Vasan and Executive Committee Member Hetal Parmar met with Addl. Commissioner of Labour Shirin S Lokhande and Secretary madam labour dept. Smt Vinita Ved Singhal -IAS Principal Secretary at Kaamgar Bhavan, BKC.

The major concerns which the Honourable Labour Commissioner took note of were the following:

• Actors working for less than seven days a month shall be brought under contract and to be paid within 30 days
• Children should not work for more than 8 hours a day and there should be appropriate guidelines.
• Contract copies of the actors shall be given to the actors at the earliest.
• Women and Child actors shall be provided pickup and drop from their homes in case of odd hours of shooting shifts like very early call time and late-night pack up.
• Request for a uniform contract and include the broadcasters as a party to the contract.
• Attention of the Additional Commissioner being drawn to the payment delays/defaults by producers.

• Reluctance by producers to hand over copy of the talent agreement to the artiste was put forth and she categorically emphasized that both parties to the agreement should have a copy of the same.
A written representation was given to the commissioner and all in all an eventful meeting to ensure the voice of actors  be heard.

Gaurav S Bajaj makes waves with Khel Khel Mein and Armaan Malik music video

  Actor Gaurav S Bajaj, who has made his mark with television shows is now the talk of the town for his role in Khel Khel Mein, a Made In India Pictures and Sky247 venture  production.

 Shot in Mumbai, Khel Khel Mein is Gaurav's first short film.  
"It was a no greasepaint look during a day shoot, and the challenge  was that I had to be in my character without makeup or styling. I admit I had my apprehensions, but I realised the feel on the sets," he reasons.
Gaurav has also recently finished a Bengali music video in Kolkata with singer Armaan Malik opposite actress Karishma Sharma.   Gaurav will soon be seen in another romantic music by Made in India Pictures. " the song is in its post production stage," reasons Gaurav
 Talking about  serials, Gaurav is still waiting for a good script. In the webseries front, the actor is awaiting his release in May. " It is a very interesting character. I have never played this role and I feel this one will be another gamechanger," he reasons.
Santosh Gupta of Made In India Pictures is elated. "Gaurav S Bajaj is one of the most promising talents in India today. I am very excited to have him in our short film and music video. This young man has amazing potential."

Vikram Gokhale makes Corona-inspired Short, casts international actor- Miss India Tourism Rupali Suri

 In Bollywood, it is said that if the beginning is good, then the  journey  becomes easy, and if the journey is interesting, then the path often lead to the top.  Actor Rupali Suri is one of those who worked in an international feature film 'Dad Hold My Hand' with actress Ratna Pathak Shah in the beginning of her career and was very much appreciated globally. Now,   under the direction of veteran actor Vikram Gokhale,  Rupali will be seen in the short film 'Kuch Seekhe'.



 Vikram Gokhale himself has written, edited, composed and directed this short film on the relationship between husband and wife in lock down.  When the world was imprisoned in the homes due to lock down, in some places the relations were getting stronger, and took turn from better to worse and vice versa. The bitter-sweet relationship between husband and wife is very beautifully portrayed by the actors in this film.

Says Vikram Gokhale, "in this story, the wife  takes care of the kitchen and the house, and the man does the outside work.  During  lock down,  he contributes to cleaning, swabbing and cooking among other things and what begins as a timepass to beat boredom turns into a realisation exercise. He realises the hard work that his wife died on a daily basis so that his home is sailing smooth.   'Kuch Sikhe', a sweet gesture of husband and wife, and drives home a social message that men should understand and respect the dedication and sacrifice of women."

Rupali Suri is also very excited to work with Vikram Gokhale. This is her second with the veteran actor after  Organic Dosti that celebrates the  friendship between a young woman and a senior man.  

 "Vikram sir is an institution. You learn so much. I am lucky that my break has been with veteran actors who share their learning without holding back. This forms the base of growth of us actors who grow their wings."

 

Adds Vikram Gokhale,  "Rupali is a  good actress, good student who asks, listens, understands and follows when you guide.  She will do wonders in the future and is surely an actress to watch out for".

Need we say more!

How actress Heena was bitten by a scorpion

 Telugu actress Heena braved scorpion bites filming in the jungles of Telangana for the music video Kala. “There were snakes in the jungle and I was trying to avoid them but was bitten by a scorpion. I was rushed to the hospital and given an antidote and taken back to the shoot. The makers wanted to give me a break, but I preferred to shoot and virtually gave my blood for the video,” chuckles the actress. The only difference on that day was I was bitten by a scorpion, while my favourite actor Salman Khan was bitten by a snake,” he avers.

No wonder the music video has a sting to it.

“Life’s journey is all about dreaming and doing something to achieve that dream. The ability to imagine something larger than life forms the essence of living. ‘Kala’ is a musical attempt to depict the dream of many,” says Seshu KMR about his dream music video called Kala in Telugu. Seshu has been working with many filmmakers including his mentor Ram Gopal Varma who launched the music video on his Twitter handle. ‘Kala’ is a musical video song, shot in picturesque locations of Goa and Hyderabad by DOP Bhargav Ravada. Featuring the promising and beautiful actress Heena S, the song is rendered by the well-known singer Neha Karode.

A KMR Corp Presentation and a Playback Entertainment Production, the music video stars Heena S and has lyrics by Kavi Siddhartha with music, concept and direction by Seshu KMR. The editing and Vfx has been done by Surya Reddy SS with Raj Kumar Reddy as the executive producer.