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New Delhi: “What a pleasure to be present at the opening of the Indian Premier of Oscar nominated Swedish Film “Triangle of Sadness” at one of the best theatres of the country. I am feeling charged with new energy today. I congratulate H.E. Jan Thesleff Ambassador of Sweden to India and his complete team from Embassy of Sweden on this occasion and thank him for giving me this opportunity to do the honors,” said Dr, Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City, President of Marwah Studios at the grand event at Director’s Cut, PVR Cinema, Ambience Mall, New Delhi.

“I am recollecting my involvement with Oscars twelve years back when a short film “Smile Pinky” brought first Oscar to India where we had provided opening and closing titles and the graphics and animation part of the film. I wish feature film Triangle of Sadness may bestowed upon all the awards,” added Dr. Marwah also Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts.

“I propose H.E. to formally inaugurate the Indo Sweden Film and Cultural Forum at International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry to develop and Promote relations between the two creative Industries of India and Sweden,” expressed Marwah.

Triangle of Sadness is a 2022 satirical black comedy film written and directed by Ruben Östlund in his English-language feature film debut. The film stars Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly de Leon, Zlatko Burić, Henrik Dorsin, Vicki Berlin, and Woody Harrelson.  The story is about Carl and Yaya, a couple of influencers, are invited to a luxury cruise ship alongside a group of out of touch wealthy people. The situation takes an unexpected turn when a brutal storm hits the ship narrated by H.E. Jan Thesleff Ambassador of Sweden to India while addressing the jam-packed hall.

Nyay Bhushan of Connectment, Markus Lundgren Economic Counsellor of Embassy of Sweden, large number of diplomats, film lovers and people from the art and culture fraternity were present there.

Sandeep Marwah Opened Premier Of Oscar Nominated Swedish Film

To herald International Women’s Day, Mid-Day, the morning daily Indian compact newspaper from Jagran Prakashan Ltd came out with the second edition of the Mid-Day Most Powerful Women Awards at the Orchid Ecotel. Exceptional women achievers making exemplary contributions in all walks of life recommitted to ensuring the safety, dignity and to provide opportunities to fellow women to pursue their dreams and aspirations.
The highlight of the event was that it highlighted the journey of inspiring women who made grassroots changes. The Women Achievers section highlighted the tremendous work done by women contributing to the society and the country. The focus clearly was on their innovation and spirit of service, leading to women-led development that falls in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of celebration of women empowerment and national growth.
Singer-banker-social activist Amruta Fadnavis, producer-social activist Wardha Nadiadwala, Rahul Shukla – Sales Head, Mid-Day, achievers of the likes of Smita Thackeray, Dr Jaspinder Narula, Madhushree, Rupali Suri, Renu Hansraj, Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, et al graced the event.
The celebrities in attendance were as follows. Amruta Fadnavis and Wardha Nadiadwala (Chief Guests), Gaurav Chopra (Guest of Honour), Rahul Shukla (Sales Head – Mid-Day), Smita Thackeray (Icon For Social Change), Renu Hansraj (Iconic Community Leader – Visionary), Rupali Suri (Iconic Contribution Towards Environment Conservation),Dr Jaspinder Narula (Iconic Voice Of Bollywood), Pink Joshi (Icon For Gender Equality), Madhushree (Iconic Voice Of The Year), Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer(Iconic Green Footprint Ambassador), Madhurima Tuli (Style Icon of The Year), Preeti Jhangiani (Woman Sports Enterpreneur Of The Year), Shruti Pathak (Songstress Of The Year), Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir(Iconic Celebrity Yoga Guru), Archana Gautam (Iconic Power-Pack Performer Of The Year), Sreejita De(Iconic Face Of Television Industry) Yuvika Chaudhary (Fashion Icon), Akansha Singh (Influential Health And Fitness Personality of The Year), Shama Shikander (Style Icon), Falguni Soni (Outstanding Contribution As Fastest Growing Brand In Nail Industry), Pavani Bhupendra Sudesha (Iconic Entrepreneur – Health & Wellness Coaching), Sanjukta Arun Barik (Iconic Entrepreneur – Art & Culture), Mamta Sipahimalani (Excellence In Corporate Gifting Solution), Kalyani Kaizzad Capadia (Iconic Women In Fitness Eduction), Sejal Shinde (Iconic Enterpreneur Of The Year), Shikha Gupta & Reshma Nikam (Directors) — Iconic Business Women Of The Year), Tanushree Roy Daga (Smart Restaurant Of India), Chef Loima (Iconic Thai Chef In India), Krupa Doshi (Iconic Women Enterpreneur In Food Industry), Neha Seth Arora (Iconic Wedding Planner of The Year), Dr Rituparna Banerjee (Iconic Women Achiever In Education Sector), Sneha Khanna (Iconic Youngest Business Woman Of The Year — Real Estate), Srushti Bala Nandgaonkar (Iconic Philanthropist In The Field Of Education), Mehek Purohit (Most Influencing Marketer Of The Year), Dr Sewanti Limaye (Iconic Medical And Precision Oncologist), Rashmi Arya (Iconic Woman Entrepreneur Of The Year), Mahua Chaudhari & Binny Sharma (Iconic Contribution Towards Women Empowerment), Shweta Pilani (Disruptive Fintech Solution For Retail), Adv Rubina Akhtar Hasan Rizvi (Iconic Sports Club), Geeta Singh (Iconic Entrepreneur Of The Year) among others.

 

Amruta Fadnavis – Warda Nadiadwala – Rahul Shukla – Gaurav Chopra – Renu Hansraj – Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer – Rupali Suri et al grace Mid-Day Power Women Awards

Smita Thackeray’s Mukkti Foundation that has been working relentlessly in areas of drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, women and child welfare as well as art and culture for the last 25 years, organized a Women’s Day celebration honouring women from various fields with Mukkti Veer Nari Awards and Mukkti Women Achiever Awards for Excellence in Social Impact.
“At Mukkti, we believe that women empower women, hence we have women who have succeeded in various fields to award other successful people. It is very important to hold hands to progress,” says Smita Thackeray.

“We have still a long way to go, as majority of women in India suffer from lack of education, malnutrition, domestic violence, child marriage, child labour, female foeticide, dowry, gender discrimination at home and at workplaces among many others. Hence, the need for Women Empowerment is of utmost importance.”
Hon CM of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde presided over the event while Anupam Kher, Dulari Kher, Raveena Tandon, Veer Senani Foundation, Manju Lodha, Aruna Irani, Major General HS. Kahlon, Major General Vikrant Naik, and Alaya F were the guests of honour.
The Mukkti Veer Nari Awards were given to Poonam Chandrakant Jadhav, Priyanka Nilesh Khot, Sushama Sangram Phadtare, Sankapal Mayuri Anil, Ujwala Sanjay Mane, Mule Ashwini Machindra, Premala Sachin Jadhav, Nanda Dilip Padwal, Rani Sudhir Nikam, Suvarana Sujit Kirdat and Priyanka Somnath Mandhare – all family members of army martyrs.
Mukkti Women Achiever Awards for Excellence in Social Impact were given to Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Sheetal Kardekar, Ankita Verma, Dr. Trupti Gilada, Anita Peter, Adv. Priya Shah, LT CDR Tanu, MAJ Divya Aditi Nayak, Lata Ghanshamani, and SURG CDR Shazia Khan.
Hon Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, in his address, lauded Smita Thackeray and Mukkti Foundation, adding that he will always be there for his sisters and will support Mukkti in its endeavours.
The awards were interspersed with cultural programs including folk and light music, kathak and a feisty Lavani among others.

     

Hon CM Eknath Shinde Presides Over Mukkti Foundation Women’s Day Event, Lauds Smita Thackeray For Her Tireless Social Contribution

Versatile Iconic actor Manoj Bajpayee unveiled the latest  Society Achievers magazine cover with the entire team of the film, Gulmohar.
Society Achievers is India’s premier celebrity news and lifestyle magazine that covers the inspiring success stories of achievers and icons from diverse fields.
The magazine’s latest issue has an exciting cover story featuring the powerhouse performer and celebrated Bollywood Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who  unveiled the magazine cover to the national media in the presence of Media Magnate Nari Hira, Ashok Dhamankar, Andrea Costabir, Mohomad Morani, Dr. Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Manju Lodha, Simran Ahuja and a host of celebrities.
Bajpayee Spoke of his childhood and how a chance pitery reading opportunity by a teacher made him recite a Harivansh rai Bachchan poem. “That was the day a shy actor like me realised the potential in me.
And then there was no looking back,” he said.
The magazine issue will bring to the fore the life, trials and tribulations of this versatile genius who has never forgotton his roots.
As Manju Lodha said, “there is nothing greater than turning the physical pages of a book and reading the story. You should go, buy a copy of the magazine and feel the joy of true reading!”

 

At Society Achievers’ Cover Unveiling, Manoj Bajpayee Admits His Tryst With Acting Was With A Harivansh Rai Bachchan Poem

The hobby of films and singing is such that a person comes to this field even while working in other sectors. Singer Shonali Mishra has also had a similar passion for music and singing, due to which she left the medical field and entered the world of singing.

Shonali Mishra, a resident of Kanpur, obtained her post graduate degree from Kanpur University. Even after passing the medical entrance exam, she dropped medical and chose music. She used to go from Kanpur to Lucknow every day to learn music. She received the degree of Visharad from Bhatkhande University.

After that Sonali Mishra also worked in Radio Mirchi and then stepped into the field of live events and gained experience of more than 5000 stage shows. Shonali is doing live shows from last 9 years. She has performed live shows as well as symphony shows with many Bollywood celebrities including Javed Ali, Juhi Chawla, Bobby Deol, Abhijeet Bhattacharya.

Presently she is doing good playback singing in Mumbai and her songs are available on all musical platforms. She is also very active on social media and has 6.1 million followers on social media. Many of her music videos are also coming soon.

   

Shonali Mishra Left The Medical Field  Has Done Live Shows With Juhi Chawla – Bobby Deol

The American University working towards sustainability and Peace in  the World together with their common global concerns in a holistic, positive and transforming way and live together in peace with one another for one’sown Prosperity and ultimately the Prosperity of the Global Nation.

AUGP USA is an IGO formed by treaty with four decades of international engagement consisting of dedicated professionals and academics including eminent Scientists, Doctors, Scholars, Social Activists, Retired Judges; Retired IAS, IPS, Lawyers, Cardinals, Apostles,  Teachers, Retired Professors & Academicians, Chartered Accountants & IT Professionals involved in the purpose of establishing Global Peace & Universal Brotherhood working according to divine principles. This university is affiliated to The American Diplomatic Mission of International Relations

Motto of The American University

“WE FIRMLY BELIEVE IN: – One God- One Global Earth – One Nation & We All Are The Global Citizen Of One Global Nation. Learn Peace-Teach Peace-Practice Peace Culture & Live With Prosperity & Dignity, Valuing Every Creation Of God”

HIS EMINENCE  H.E. Dr. MADHU KRISHAN.

DD., FICA., SD(USA)., Ph.D(USA)Founder and Chairman of AUGP USA; Chairman of The American University: Patriarch Global Apostolic Diocese USA . Hon Chairman DMPP Albania

The  primary focus of the Dignitaries is helping scholars carry out research into Theology, Peace and Conflict studies, and to build competencies of peace activists worldwide.

On 21st February Ambassador Dr Daljeet kaur under the guidance of His Excellency Dr Madhukrishan awarded the Honorary Doctrate( honours causis) to Many top  reputed Personalities of the world at Grand Sheraton in Dubai.The chief Guest of the evening was His Highness Dr Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan Counsulate General of Kazakistan.

The Awardees were Mr Nishant Tamada  Business Consultant from India,

Mr Vishal Saxena Motivational Speaker from Dubai , Mr Devesh Kumar Entrepreneur from India,

Ms Armi Oliver Harper  Real estate consultant and entreprenur from Hawaii ,Dr Sanipina Jayalakshmi Rao  face book editor and author from India , Ms Maryrose Salubre  social activist from Australia  and Ms Chaya Shishir Janbandhu  Fitness expert from India.

The successful event was organised by Amarr Bedi of Amarcine Production under the banner of The American University USA and IAWA NGO

     

Honourary Doctrate From The American University Was Awarded In Dubai On 22nd Feb At Grand Sheraton

Jagadish Palanisamy runs a production house and celebrity management company called The Route, one of the leading companies in the business managing Thalapathy Vijay, Samantha, Directors Atlee &Lokesh Kanagaraj, Keerthy Suresh, Rashmika Mandanna, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Priyanka Mohan, Samyuktha Menon, Kathir, Arjun Das. And he is also producing movies under the same banner – The Route.

In 2021, Jagadish co produced Thalapathy Vijay’s film ‘Master’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Jagadish signed more talents for The Route and also produced 3 music videos along with Sony Music the same year with prominent actors and music directors.

Taking a step forward, Jagadish officially announced The Route’s upcoming films Sesham Mike-il Fathima starring Kalyani Priyadarshan which is set to release this year and Revolver Reeta starring the National Award winner Keerthy Suresh going on floors soon.

Jagadish joins hands with Seven Screen Studios as a co producer for the most anticipated film of the year, #Thalapathy67 named ‘Leo’ starring Thalapathy Vijay, Trisha directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

The producer is also in talks to produce more films under banner “The Route” with prominent actors and directors which are expected to go on floors soon after an official announcement.

Thalapathy Vijay’s Manager Jagadish’s Celebrity Management Firm, The Route gets into movie production

US-based media conglomerate Awesome TV recently threw in a lavish bash to celebrate every niche of the media sector.

From stalwarts of the Public Relation department to the bigwigs of the Journalism world, Awesome TV’s one-of-a-kind party saw them all. Many popular faces from the glamour world too marked their gracious presence. From veteran star Sudha Chandran to the heartthrob of millennials Niti Taylor, from the very iconic journalist cum radio jockey RJ Divya Solgama to the extremely popular RJ Alok, the party saw the who’s who of the media fraternity.

Talking about the grand bash held in Mumbai, Awesome TV’s Founder and Creator, Mr. Ritesh Parikh stated that he believes in the entire media being one big family and that every member of the family should be appreciated for their hard work. “Unless every member of a professional family feels appreciated, their work and achievement is celebrated, it’s not possible to grow heaps and bounds,” said Mr. Parikh. “Especially if the working sector is of the media, which is known for working round the clock, seven days a week, the appreciation should be all the more loud and prominent,” he added while elaborating on the idea behind the grand media bash.

“Awesome TV would like to thank everyone for supporting us in becoming the most engaged, followed and watched South Asian global network from New York,” said Ritesh further thanking the channel’s loyal viewers and also the media.

“Come join us on this simply awesome journey,” he added.

Expressing immense gratitude to the media for their endless support, Awesome TV’s India Head, Mr. Ritvik Asthana said, “We are thankful to all the PRs, journalists, and celebrities who have contributed to Awesome TV. It would not have been possible without their endless support.”

Veteran star Sudha Chandran, who is currently seen in Ekta Kapoor’s superhit Naagin series on Indian Television, couldn’t stop praising Awesome TV.

In a quick tete-a-tete with the digital channel, Sudha said, “I am very happy to see Awesome TV grow heaps and bounds. I wish the entire team all love and luck and a huge congratulations to them too!”

The party that was supported by WHCC & Sattie Persaud

saw actresses Roop Durgapal, Shiwani Chakraborty, Tina Philip, Niti Taylor, Sudha Chandran, Bhavika Sharma, renowned Journalists Nishant Bhuse and Waahid Ali Khan amongst many other popular faces.

Established in 2013, Awesome TV proudly boasts of being on one of the top online platforms, keeping their viewers updated with the latest entertainment news.

The platform caters to audiences all across the globe, covering over a 100 countries with millions of viewers. The 10-year-old media conglomerate was established with a clear vision of focusing on not just simply creating and distributing content, but also on making it entertaining, informative and inspirational.

For the uninitiated, Awesome TV attained great success during the US Presidential Election where it created a national promotional campaign for USA Presidential Nominee Joe Biden / Kamala Harris.

The company also launched multiple informative shows to educate and inspire audiences during the unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic. Awesome TV was chosen as the official media partner for various local, national and international events.

From providing breaking news and exclusives from Hollywood to Bollywood and everything in between, Awesome TV carved a niche for itself in the world of digital news.

The company has partnered with Jams TV, The Wrap, Comfy TV and many more for Hollywood Content and has also created multiple promotional activities for independent entertainment companies.

Awesome TV also launched the 1st South Asian mainstream USA digital radio station alongside kickstarting Awesome TOP Model – International Fashion Portal. It was also the Official Media Partner for IIFA. Also extremely popular as an International Fashion Platform, *Awesome TV was also responsible for creating and hosting our own New York Fashion Week shows.

Awesome TV proudly boasts of being the most affluent online platform in North America and around the globe. It has successfully grabbed many news headlines around the USA and also globally for its top notch accolades.

US-Based Awesome TV Celebrates First-Of-Its- Kind Event Celebrating Prs – Journalists And Media In India

Creating a different rhythm, both in its scope and sound, Royal Stag Boombox aims to offer a unique experience, where the best-loved melodies of Bollywood meet the pulsating beats of hip-hop. This immersive experience features an eclectic set of musicians including Badshah, Armaan Malik, Amit Trivedi, Slow Cheeta, Nikhita Gandhi, Bali, EPR, Neeti Mohan, Jasleen Royal, DJ Suketu and Dino James, among others.

Celebrating the spirit of ‘Living it Large’, Seagram’s Royal Stag presents Royal Stag Boombox, a first-of-its-kind musical experience. It is the sound of a young generation, a tribe that tends to make rather than follow trends; a tribe that is in constant search of soul-touching experiences. In an exclusive preview in Mumbai on Monday, February 27, 2023, the brand revealed a glimpse of what’s in store. Royal Stag Boombox audaciously brings together polar opposites of the music industry, the melody of Bollywood and the gully vibe of Hip-Hop, to make original music, to create a new soundscape.

For many years, music has been a key consumer engagement pillar for the brand. Today, the youth tilts towards exploring exciting new forms of music. Contemporary genres such as hip-hop are becoming increasingly popular among the youth of the country, while Bollywood melodies remain integral to their cultural milieu. Royal Stag Boombox intends to stir the imagination of this generation, blending music they have inherited, Bollywood scores, with the genre that speaks to them, Hip Hop. This mix will have the swag and emotional heft of Hindi cinema’s best compositions and the throbbing vibe and vigor of hip-hop.

This cultural movement manifests itself in two unique, engaging formats:

• The in-studio format; a unique Phygital music concept featuring four original Melody x Hip Hop music tracks that will be released as singles and videos across platforms.
• On-ground format; this format will travel to five of India’s biggest youth hubs – Pune, Indore, Bhubaneswar, Manipal and Jalandhar, to offer a heady cocktail in each city, of enviable headline acts alongside food, culture and merchandise. Quite simply, a true-blue youth carnival feel that cannot be missed.

Commenting on the unveiling of Royal Stag Boombox, Kartik Mohindra, CMO, Pernod Ricard India, said: “Music and experience bring people together like nothing else and are natural enablers of conviviality. Royal Stag has always strived to pulse with the passion points of the youth of this country and Royal Stag Boombox is the perfect platform for the brand to connect with tomorrow’s India. Royal Stag Boombox is a direct extension of the Royal Stag philosophy of “Living it Large,” while offering a unique opportunity of coming together and enjoying new experiences. It has created a new soundscape by blending two exciting genres, hip-hop and melody; this might just become the new rhythm of young India!

Speaking about the launch of Royal Stag Boombox, Ajay Gupte, CEO- South Asia, Wavemaker said, “Royal Stag has always positioned itself as a youth brand and with Royal Stag Boombox – a unique and engaging musical experience designed for the young consumer, we are taking it a step further. This is yet another innovative collaboration between Wavemaker and Pernod Ricard in the area of music and entertainment. We are confident that Royal Stag Boombox will appeal to the music lovers of the country and will be a huge success.”

Commenting on the association, Mahesh Shetty, Head – Network Sales, Viacom18, said, “Connecting with the consumers at their wavelength and creating content that resonates with them has been the core of Viacom18’s DNA.  We are super kicked about our partnership with Pernod Ricard to create this new experience in the soundscape of India. Each music piece is a gem and we are confident Indian youth will be humming these tunes in the coming days.”

Music composer and singer, Amit Trivedi shared his thoughts saying, “Youngsters of India love to explore new forms of music. I am thrilled to be a part of Royal Stag Boombox and this unique mix of the melody of Bollywood and the vibe of Hip Hop to offer fresh new sounds to the audience.”

Singer-songwriter Armaan Malik said, “Music is no less than therapy in the right moments; it moves people and brings them together unlike anything else. I am glad to be part of Royal Stag Boombox, a music festival specially curated to spread love and joy through the medium of live music.”

Excited about the association, rapper Badshah said, “I am thrilled to be associated with Royal Stag Boombox and to have the opportunity to perform for my amazing fans in Bhubaneswar, Indore, and Pune. I can’t wait to bring the house down with my music and create unforgettable memories with all of you. Get ready to witness an epic show!”

Rapper EPR mentioned, “I’m happy to be part of this unique platform – Royal Stag Boombox. The energy of performing for a youthful audience is something else.”

Rapper Bali expressed, “It’s an exciting time for Hip Hop in India. It feels great to see that Royal Stag Boombox is not only celebrating this music form but curating a unique blend of Hip Hop and Melody that will surely resonate with music lovers across India.”

Artist Dino James expressed, “It is wonderful to be a part of this unique musical experience that Royal Stag Boombox has curated. I am really looking forward to kickstarting this unique journey.”

Rapper SlowCheeta said, “For Royal Stag to create a platform – Royal Stag Boombox, where artists like us can come together to collaborate and express themselves is absolutely incredible! The opportunity to work with some stalwarts and create something as special as this track is priceless.”

Singer Nikhita Gandhi added, “As a vocalist, I enjoy the idea of creating something new. So, the idea of creating a new genre of music, a beautiful combination of Bollywood and Hip Hop with Royal Stag Boombox, got me excited instantaneously.”

The festival is set to tour five Indian cities: Pune, Indore, Manipal, Bhubaneswar and Jalandhar, where close to 50,000 people are set to have the time of their lives.

Seagram’s Royal Stag Unveils A New Music Property for New India ROYAL STAG BOOMBOX -The Original Sound Of Generation Large