Friday 2 October 2015

NATIONAL SUPPORT FOR BOLLYWOOD STRIKE!!!



Film and TV producers from Mumbai may not be able to even exercise the option of working outside Mumbai as the Apex body of all six major Film Federation Workers AIFEC has declared unconditional support for the strike. In a major show of support for the FWICE, the AIFEC core committee in its emergency meeting passed a resolution supporting the strike call by the Fwice and declared that their members would support the strike in any and every way possible. 
The AIFEC Gen. Secretary Shri B. Unnikrishnan, the renowned director from the Malayalam industry, stated that he had gone through the basic charter of demanded of the Fwice and was surprised and shocked that the producers had problems with signing it. He said " It seems that they (the producers ) are focussed on their own profits without caring at all for the health and welfare of their workers" While lauding the initiative of the Fwice the AIFEC President Shri G. Shiva (Fefsi) said that demands like no work beyond a 12 hour shift, 2 nd Sunday as compulsory holiday, demands for basic safety, sanitation and security to ensure dignity of women at the workplace cannot even be debated"
The Fwice President Shri Kamlesh Pandey was very vehement in stating that the attitude and dealings of most producers showed scant respect for human rights and labour laws. Due to there being no guidelines for functioning they have been taking the workers for a ride. Shri Amit Behl (Sr. Vice President Fwice) stated that the situation has reached a boil where the artistes, workers & technicians did not want to take any more. People were collapsing on the sets and being hospitalised. Governmental labour laws were thrown out of the window to just show more profits.
With the hardening of stands of both the sides, the battle lines are drawn and it remains to be seen what the future holds in store for all concerned.


Wednesday 2 September 2015

Asian Extravaganza in Hometown Cafe !!!

ASIAN EXTRAVAGANZA... Experience nostalgia of an Asian hometown by savouring delicious dimsums, arriving at your table in small steamer baskets! The non-vegetarian spread includes Luscious Lamb (Prawn Pokchoy Dumplings), delicious Sea-Food and Succulent Chicken (Prawn and Chicken Siew Mai) while vegetarians can choose from Assorted Mixed Vegetable-Cheese Dumplings, Spinach and Corn dumplings, Veg Steam Dumplings etc.
DATE: Open on all days.
TIME: 12 noon to 1 post midnight.

VENUE: Hometown Café, Opposite Juhu Beach, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400-049.


EDM NIGHT...DJ Paroma spins electronic tracks at Bora Bora, Andheri (West)

Dance to the electronic tracks spun by Mumbai based DJ Paroma, who will play club house, hip hop, tech house, Bollywood and retro tracks at Bora Bora. Andheri (W), 10pm onward.


Asian Extravaganza at Hometown Cafe !!!

ASIAN EXTRAVAGANZA... Experience nostalgia of an Asian hometown by savouring delicious dimsums, arriving at your table in small steamer baskets! The non-vegetarian spread includes Luscious Lamb (Prawn Pokchoy Dumplings), delicious Sea-Food and Succulent Chicken (Prawn and Chicken Siew Mai) while vegetarians can choose from Assorted Mixed Vegetable-Cheese Dumplings, Spinach and Corn dumplings, Veg Steam Dumplings etc.

DATE: Open on all days.
TIME: 12 noon to 1 post midnight.
VENUE: Hometown Café, Opposite Juhu Beach, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400-049.


Wicked Wednesdays at Bora Bora with DJ Beyond 120


Catch Lesle Lewis live with Dil Chahe Desi Girl at TAP Resto Bar, Bandra (West)


After launching Coke Studio at MTV; his first Indi-Pop songs Pari Hoon Main and Janam Samjha Karo; Indian Remix with Asha Bhosle with Piya Tu Ab Toh Aa Ja; Classical Fusion with Colonial Cousins; ace musician Lesle Lewis is reborn with Dil Chahe Desi Girl, his latest singles that takes Hindi Music to global shores. Catch Lesle Lewis live with Dil Chahe Desi Girl at TAP Resto Bar, Bandra (West).



Thursday 27 August 2015

Groove to the beats of DJ Anastasia at TAP Resto Bar (Andheri W)

Groove to the beats of DJ Anastasia at TAP Resto Bar (Andheri W). From Commercial Hip-Hop and House to Progressive to Dubstep and Trace, this DJ has mastered them all. Come, hit the dance floor and follow it up with a sumptuous fare!


Wicked Wednesdays at Bora Bora Andheri West

Come, groove with DJ Priyanjana who spins some of the most-happening dance sounds for all EDM party-goers!

Saturday 15 August 2015

WB Governor KN Tripathi launches Sonu Nigam-Bickram Ghosh's version of our National Anthem.

On the occasion of the country’s 69th Independence Day, Sonu Nigam and Bickram Ghosh have recreated our National Anthem along with noted singers and instrumentalists of the likes of Rashid khan , Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Ronu Majumdar, Tarun Bhattacharya, Papon, Purbayan Chatterji, Unnikrishnan, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Neeti Mohan and the Nooran Sisters. The video album titled Jana Gana Mana - Soul of India, was formally launched by KN Tripathi, the West Bengal Governor, at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata. Mr.Tripathi congratulated Bickram Ghosh and the Director Arnab Ringo Banerjee for having performed such a difficult task within a short time frame and with such finesse! Seen in the adjacent picture are Kaushiki Chakraborty, Tarun Bhattacharya, Rashid Khan, Jaya Seal Ghosh, Governor KN Tripathi, Arnab Ringo Banerjee, Bickram Ghosh and Sanjay Bhalotia.

Kaushiki Chakraborty, Tarun Bhattacharya, Rashid Khan, Jaya Seal Ghosh, Governor KN Tripathi, Arnab Ringo Banerjee, Bickram Ghosh and Sanjay Bhalotia at Raj Bhavan. 

Thursday 23 July 2015

San Francisco Global Movie Fest raises Rs. 5 million on Crowdera

 


The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) in California has partnered with upcoming Silicon Valley based crowd-funding platform Crowdera to raise capital for their humungous initiative, The San Francisco Global Movie Fest. They have already raised around Rs. 50 lakh and are planning to raise over 6 Crore on Crowdera.
Crowdera intends to build a giving economy making crowd-funding free for everyone, monetizing the social capital to empower individuals and organizations driving social impact, social innovation and international cinema.
Founder Chet Jain says that he wants his platform to be a catalyst for global change in the giving industry, fostering an environment where fundraisers collaborate with teams, engage with corporations and influence the world to do good.
Says he, “Crowdera intends to build a giving economy where money would never constrain people and organizations from doing good. Crowdera and I are really happy to be associated with social visionary and philanthropist, Dr. Japra who has built FOG platform where communities collaborate for a common good."
Adds Dr Romesh Japra, Convenor, San Francisco Global Move Fest, "we are simply thrilled that people from all walks of life are realizing the true potential of this vision and we are delighted to associate with Crowdera."
Crowdera curates every entry and approves campaigns based on its alignment with social impact vision and social authenticity of campaign creators. The platform, initially focused on helping fundraisers in the United States, is geared for worldwide operations. It plans to go live in India by August 15 of this year. Along with Non-Profits and Social Innovators, Crowdera also wants to help independent filmmakers in India to raise money free and deliver impact driven films.
Chet Jain is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and a film maker based near San Francisco, California, started Crowdera along with co-founders Rich Matsuura and Chai Atreya. 
San Francisco Global Movie Festival is one of the most-awaited global film festivals and is scheduled from August 7-16. 


Prashantt Guptha is face of Rohit Verma’s Royal India Collection


Actor Prashantt Guptha seems to be designer Rohit Verma’s muse, with the designer choosing the actor for representing his Royal India collection.
Rohit Verma had seen Prashant Guptha’s looks from his films Issaq, Identity Card and 6-5=2. “Upon meeting me, it struck him that I could be most apt to model for his upcoming Royal India collection.”  
Prashant Guptha is currently the Brand Ambassador for the San Francisco Global Movie Festival and this assignment is another addition to his overcrowded cap.
Says Rohit Verma, “my current collection draws its inspiration from Royal India where you are a prince in all your splendour, yet have a western yet a regal Indian outfit. I went in for Prashantt Guptha, as besides having an interesting face, he was fresh and unexposed to fashion.
Says Prashantt Guptha, “I have been told to do ramp and fashion numerous times. Yet, I never felt I was adequate for it. Rohit Verma motivated me, gave me a regal look, and when I saw his collection I could simply not refuse… It moved me.”
But it was not as easy as it sounds. The designer wanted the look to be perfect and for that, Prashantt had to get lean.  “Rohit Verma needed me to have a certain lean yet regal look for the shoot. And that required me to lose about 10 kgs. Prashantt Guptha, enamoured by the designer range of Rohit Verma, did the needful and the result is here for you to see.


Saturday 18 July 2015

DJ Ma Faiza to play at TAP Resto Bar, Andheri (W).

It is time for some toe-tapping fare... DJ Ma Faiza - born in Africa, brought up in London, based in Pune, the Mother of Electronica will be taking the console at the happening TAP Resto Bar. Come, hit the dance floor. And follow it up with a sumptuous fare...
DATE:17th July 2015.
TIME: 10 pm onwards.
VENUE: TAP Resto Bar, China Gate Group of Restaurants, New Link Road, Near Raheja Classique, Andheri West.

For more details, please contact: 022-42634004/9167666747.


DJ Clement plays at TAP Resto Bar, Bandra

It is the night of electro-commercial at TAP, Bandra, Dance, drink and romance with DJ Clement D’Souza. For all those who are looking for some foot-tapping entertainment, fun and frolic, TAP, Bandra is your destination this Thursday. Surely unmissable!
                  

DATE: 9th July 2015.
TIME: 10 pm onwards.
VENUE: TAP Resto Bar, China Gate Group of Restaurants, Bandra (West). 
Tel: 9167666742, 42633051/42631000.


Celeb DJ Manasi Scott plays at TAP Resto Bar, Andheri W.

Celeb DJ Manasi Scott plays her best collection of Commercial/House this Friday at TAP, Andheri West. So all ye party animals, it is time to hit the dance floor with the state-of-the-art lighting and some amazing sound and ambience. Surely unmissable!


DATE: 10th July 2015.
TIME: 10 pm onwards.
VENUE: TAP Resto Bar, China Gate Group of Restaurants, New Link Road, Andheri [West].
Tel: 9167666747, 022-42634004/42631000.



Tuesday 23 June 2015

Latest pictures of actor Rishi Bhutani of Hindi films Bolo Raam and Jai Jawaan Jai Kissan; Tamil film Pilippu Inippu; Kannada film Maaricha fame.

Actor Rishi Bhutani

Rishi's debut movie was "BOLO RAAM" 2010 with Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Padmini Kolhapuri, Rajpal Yadav https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK0u3lGdBD8

"Jai Jawaan Jai Kissan" Hindi Film with Om Puri, Prem Chopra, Rati Agnihotri. This film released on 6th February 2015

He has 3 films in the pipeline - "Haryana Brigade" with Shyam Benegal and another film called Gandhigiri with Sanjay Mishra, Om Puri, Mukesh Tiwari, Anupam Shyam and Zindagi Jhingalala Re that is scheduled for a November 2015 release. 

Rishi has also done a Tamil film "Pilippu Inippu" released on 28th Nov 2014.

Rishi has also done a French film  titled "Highland"


Rishi's short films and festival films include:

6 mins short film, "LOC, A playground" year 2012 which got 15 awards till date ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma6TVZe0gc4)
"A Rare Dare" English (28 Mins) festival Film.