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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.

The Film fraternity and political figures gathered from the fair to bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa, yes, before the Ganpati Visarjan of Maharashtra  Tourism along With Times of India, Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde ji, Hon. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Deputy CM Devendra Phadnis, Maharashtra Tourism Minister, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Dhananjay Sawalkar -- DoT Director arrived specially to perform Bappa's aarti and bow at his feet.  The aarti of Ganaraya was completed at the hands of the dignitaries, Singer Madhushree also was present as special guest.  Madhushree along with Hon. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ji, Hon Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Anuradha Paudwal also performed Bappa's aarti.  Apart from this, celebrities including  actor Dilip Tahil, Aditi Govitrikar, Dinesh Shah, Vinayak Prabhu, Dr. Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Robbie Badal, Satish Vyas, Kuldeep Singh, Jaswinder Singh, Dr. Ramani attended the momentous...

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 ...

"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, D...

  The MVP Project initiated by BMC in association with Kala Ghoda Association saw two winners yesterday declared by Sharvari Wagh,  Brinda Miller, Sanjog Kabare -- DMC Special, Chanda Jadhav -- Dy. Municipal Commissioner,  Shashi Bala , Business Head MCGM among others. The 1st prize went to Team Tickle Talkies for the original track The Mumbai Dhanak by Saisamarth Mulay, while the 2nd prize was bagged by Team Thinking Mode for the original track Mumba by Dee MC & D'Evil. RJ Apoorva was the MC, jury members Nirmika Singh -- Editor, The Rolling Stone Mag and Music Director Milind Joshi were present as well.

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 suc...

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 suc...

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...

  Honourable Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari flagged off the unique initiative, I Stand for Warriors Jaya Ho in Mumbai with a Poster Launch, organised in spirit of 75th Azadi ki Amrit Mahotsav. The idea is simple. This August 15, each of us Indians will pay tribute to the our warriors of the nation. Dr. Anusha Srinivasan Iyer -- Egalitarian, Earth Warrior, MD -- Naarad PR and Image Strategists, Mentor -- Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation and Pawsitive Farm Sanctuary, veteran musical geniuses Roopkumar Rathod and Leslee Lewis, Dhanush Kodi Sivanandhan -- Former Mumbai Police Commissioner, Major General Nandiraju Srinivasrao Retd, Dr. Hari Krishna Maram -- Chairman of Vision Digital India, Entrepreneur- Social Activist Eram Faridi, Swayambhu Vishwakarma Awardwinning Vastu Astroyogi Basannt R Rasiwasia, Prof A.B.Pandit -- VC for Institute of Chemical Technology, Dr. Vaibhav R Deogirkar, Medical Director -- HJ Doshi Hospital, Dr. Srinivasan R Iyengar, Director --JBIMS, J...

  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 exhibit...

 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 ...

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 alr...

 डायरेक्टर और एक्टर हेमवंत तिवारी, जिसने विश्व की पहली वन शॉट फिल्म को बनाने में अपना खून पसीना एक कर दिया, जो फिल्म वर्ल्ड की एकमात्र ब्लैक एंड व्हाइट, वन शॉट 97 मिनट की फीचर फिल्म है, जिसे अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर बड़ी प्रसिद्धि मिली, 21 इंटरनेशनल फिल्म फेस्टिवल अवार्ड जीत चुकी और 28 से भी ज्यादा नॉमिनेशन मिल चुके फिल्म लोमड़ को भारत में रिलीज करने के लिए अब मुसीबतों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है। जी हां, पहली वन शॉट ब्लैक एंड व्हाइट फीचर फिल्म जिसे सात समुंदर पार इतनी सफलता मिली उसका खरीददार भारत में ही नही हैं।  ओटीटी पर नहीं मिल रहा सही खरीददार! यहां एक बड़ी लॉबी हैं। चूंकि अब जब सिनेमा हाल खुल चुके हैं , तो प्रोड्यूसर और डायरेक्टर चाह रहे हैं कि फिल्म को ऑल इंडिया रिलीज किया जाये। जिसके लिए प्रोड्यूसर  और डायरेक्टर अपनी जी–जान लगा दे रहे हैं लेकिन फिल्म को ओटीटी प्लेटफार्म पर रिलीज करने के लिए परेशानी हो रही हैं । इस बात से बेहद नाराज एक्टर और फिल्म लोमड़ के डायरेक्टर हेमवंत तिवारी कहते हैं " लॉक डाउन के बाद चीजें काफी बदल गई हैं। अब ओटीटी वाले बड़ी फिल्में और बड़े डायरेक्ट...

पशुओं के हक के लिए हर हद से गुजर जानेवाली, उनके भलाई और उनकी रक्षा के लिए अपनी आवाज को सदैव बुलंद करनेवाली मॉडल, एक्ट्रेस और दावा की फाउंडर और प्रेसिडेंट निकिता घाग,बहुत ही जल्द शॉर्ट फिल्म आनंदी में नजर आनेवाली हैं। जिस फिल्म में निकिता लीड किरदार करती हुई दिखाई देंगी। माथे पर लाल बिंदी, गहनों में लैस और बंगाली साड़ी पहने हुए निकिता का गेटअप उनके किरदार की दास्तान बयां कर रहा हैं।  आपको बता दे कि इस शॉर्ट फिल्म को निकिता घाग खुद प्रोड्यूस भी कर रही हैं। शॉर्ट फिल्म आनंदी के बारे में बात करे तो ये एक हॉरर–मिस्ट्री शैली पर बनी हैं जो सामाजिक मुद्दों को उजागर करती हैं । आनंदी का जो किरदार हैं वो एक ऐसी महिला हैं जो बुरे लोगों को अपने मुताबिक सबक सिखाती हैं। ये 15 मिनट की शॉर्ट फिल्म हैं जिसकी शूटिंग कोलकाता के खुबसूरत जगहों पर की गई हैं। यह एक पीरियड फिल्म हैं जो बंगाली संस्कृति के आधार पर बनाई गई हैं। फिल्म के डायरेक्टर हैं पार्थ सारथी मन्ना जिनकी 2 बंगाली फीचर फिल्म दर्शकों को खूब पसंद आई हैं। साल 2019 में आई इनकी फिल्म होप, मामी फिल्म फेस्टिवल में अवार्ड जीत चुकी हैं। इस फिल्म में...

 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.

 टेलीविज़न के दुनिया की खूबसूरत अदाकारा, आरती सिंह जिनके अभिनय की गाथा तो छोटे पर्दे पर उजागर होते ही रहती हैं । रिएलिटी शो में भी, इस हसीना ने अपने सादगी और सच्चाई से सबका मन जीता। हर किरदार को आरती ने सिद्दत से किया और बन गयी सबको दिलो की रानी।बहुत ही जल्द आरती का कातिलाना अंदाज नजर आएगा,शार्ट फ़िल्म ' कौन  ये,हाँ ये' में। जिसे मेड इन इंडिया पिक्चर्स और स्काई 247 के बैनर तले बनाया गया हैं। आरती सिंह ने टीवी की दुनिया मे एक के ऊपर एक उम्दा पारी खेली हैं , सीरिअल्स उतरन, ससुराल सिमर का, बढ़ो बहु, उड़ान,गंगा , संतोषी माँ,थोड़ा हैं थोड़े की जरूरत हैं, वारिस जैसी तमाम बड़े शो में अपने दमदार अभिनय का प्रदर्शन किया। आरती के अलावा इस शार्ट में एक्टर निखिल मालिक दिखाई देंगे जो स्प्लिट्सविला 13 में रनर अप रह चुके हैं । निखिल एक जुम्बा ट्रेनर, और मॉडल भी हैं इसके साथ ये एक फ़िल्म स्कोर कंपोजर भी हैं। वही शार्ट फ़िल्म 'क्यों ये,हाँ ये' में एक्टर अभिषेक शर्मा भी खास किरदार में नजर आएंगे। जो ऋतिक रोशन की पहली फ़िल्म "कहो न प्यार हैं" में उनके छोटे भाई के किरदार में दिख चुके हैं। इस...

      The pioneer of DJ music in India is back. DJ   Akbar   Sami , who more than turned tables and eyes with his remix albums, as well as originals such as Jalwa, Jalwa 2 and Jadoo and official breath-taking Bollywood remixes in movies such as Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Wanted, Partner, Bhool Bhulaiya, The Train, Fool n Final, Heyy Baby, Namaste London and hundreds more now brings to you his latest original musical offering, ‘Tu Meri Senorita’, composed by him and sung along with Grammy-winning singer Tanvi Shah of ‘Jai Ho’ fame. The poster launch of Tu Meri Senorita by DJ  Akbar   Sami  is at the hands of industry legends Salim-Sulaiman, DJ  Akbar   Sami  And Bollywood Ace Choreographer Longinus Fernandes, at Salim-Sulaiman’s very own Blue Productions at Juhu. DJ  Akbar   Sami , who has toured internationally at events like the Roar Tour – USA, The Emporium Beach Festival – Japan, with Salim-Sulaiman at Sufitronik and Sonu Nig...

The adverse impact of the pandemic has been most on CINTAA members under the lowest economic rung in their fraternity. The senior members are affected most as they are more prone to health issues and very little or no work. The Zonal structure of CINTAA helped these members get through the pandemic. To laud the untiring efforts of the Zonal Team members during the times of the pandemic, a commendation ceremony was held at the office of CINTAA on 26th January 2022. CINTAA awarded citation certificates to their Corona Warriors who did work to lend support and assistance to other members in distress, distributed Food Rations & Medicines to other members who endured much turmoil during COVID times. Fifty-eight warriors were awarded. The zonal team members shared stories of their struggles and how CINTAA, through each of its members, helped them through it. The Corona Yodhas included Ghanshyam Shrivastva, Premchand Singh, Prabhat Kumar Pandey, Soniya Tredia, Manoj Kumar Yadav, Deepak Da...

Alan Kapoor, Priyanka Tiwari and Snehal Raikar come together for Made In India Pictures' and Sky247's Ab Mai Kya Karu starring Alan Kapoor, Priyanka Tiwari and Snehal Raikar.The story goes thus. The story of a maid (Priyanka) who finds a way to get out of her mundane, poverty-stricken life to become a  wealthy woman.   At the same time, a wealthy man (Alan Kapoor) has a stroke of misfortune that turns his life upside down because of her boss (Snehal Raikar). Will he be able to take a leaf from the servant's book? Will this move be a Gamechanger?Ab Mai Kya Karu is produced by Santosh Gupta, Made In India Pictures and Sky247, and directed by Kamya Pandey. The Shorts is written by Ankur Yadav with cinematography by Raj Gill. The editing is by Sandip Bombale and Ankit Pednekar, The Executive Producer is Pooja Avdhesh Singh and the Marketing Head is Abhishek Sharma. The Casting is by Pinnacle Celebrity Management. Incidentally, Made in India Pictures and Sky 247 are coming tog...

Actresses Lavina Tandon and Palak Purswani, who have made a name for themselves in the world of television, have now gone one step ahead. Yes, these Actresses, who have essayed diverse characters on the small screen, are now doing wonders in Roommates, the story of two pretty women, two roommates. The story goes thus:  Sometimes, in a life where one-upmanship has become the norm, one move can be a game changer or one game can be a life changer. Roommates is one such film that is about two women, a web of deceit and a game where you move from being a pawn to crowning yourself queen. Produced by Santosh Gupta, Made In India Pictures and Sky247,  Roommates is directed by Roshan Garry Bhinder, written by Soumya Shreenath, cinematography by Ram Tiwari, editing by Sandip Bombale and Ankit Pednekar.  The Executive Producer is Pooja Avdhesh Singh and the Marketing Head is Abhishek Sharma. Getting back to the actresses, Laveena Tandon has been the face of television serials like J...