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  • Lights, camera, recognition! CNN-News18 to honour top entertainers at Indian of the Year 2023

    Lights, camera, recognition! CNN-News18 to honour top entertainers at Indian of the Year 2023

    Mumbai: In the rich fabric of India’s culture, entertainment plays a pivotal role, with cinema holding the lion’s share in uplifting the nation’s spirits. CNN-News18, the number one English news channel in India, is back with news television’s biggest awards, CNN-News 18 Indian of the Year (IOTY) 2023. The awards will honour individuals who have brought pride to the nation with remarkable contributions in their respective fields. Recognizing excellence across seven categories – Entertainment, Business, Sports, Youth Icon, Rising Sports Star, Social Change, and Climate Warriors, IOTY 2023 promises to be a celebration of India’s finest achievers.

    In a year that witnessed the Indian film industry scale new heights, the entertainment category of ‘Indian of the Year 2023’ promises to be an electrifying showcase of talent and success. Here are the luminaries who will be contending for the ‘Indian of the Year – Entertainment’ title:

    1. Shah Rukh Khan – Two biggest Hindi blockbusters of all time, ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’ gave Bollywood the much-needed break from its longest box office dry spell, re-affirming SRK as the one and only king of Bollywood.

    2. Mani Ratnam – The years 2022 and 2023 saw Ratnam’s spectacular take on the revered novel of Ponniyin Selvan, which he adapted for the big screen in two parts ‘PS-I’ and ‘PS-II,’ respectively, captivating the audience worldwide.  

    3. Sunny Deol – He witnessed a career-defining moment in 2023 after he reprised his iconic role as Tara Singh in Anil Sharma’s ‘Gadar 2’. The film recreated the magic of the original movie and helped Deol make the biggest comeback of his career.

    4. Deepika Padukone – In 2023, she stunned everyone as a true-blue action star in Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan. Deepika’s Rubina Mohsin has set a new benchmark for her contemporaries in Bollywood. Deepika also performed a stellar cameo in Jawan, which is the highest grosser of 2023 so far.

    5. Manoj Bajpayee – His most recent releases ‘Gulmohar’ and ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ were described by critics as the most hard-hitting films of 2023. The actor’s terrific portrayal of an upright advocate fighting against a rape-accused godman in ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’ easily puts him in the topmost league of actors in Indian cinema.

    The winner will be revealed at the star-studded grand finale celebrating luminaries in Indian entertainment at The Indian of the Year 2023 award ceremony.

    The ‘Indian of the Year’ Awards have been a beacon of recognition for exceptional talent across various fields. Past winners in the entertainment category include legends like Amitabh Bachchan, A R Rahman, Irrfan Khan, Rajkummar Rao, Aamir Khan, Allu Arjun, and Rajkumar Hirani, to name a few.

    This year, the winner selection process will combine expert judgment and public voting, with 50% of the decision-making power given to the audience and the remaining 50% entrusted to the jury. Online voting will remain open throughout November. To cast your vote for your favourite Indian and for more details regarding the awards, visit www.indianoftheyear.com

  • COLORS to pay musical tribute to Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan

    COLORS to pay musical tribute to Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan

    MUMBAI: Last week turned out to be a dark one for the Indian cinema as two iconic actors, Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan, left for the heavenly abode. Their passing left a void in the hearts of their fans and loved ones that cannot be filled. They both epitomized brilliant talent and acting styles while making us laugh, cry, and rejoice with their films. Saluting the greatest men of the industry, COLORS is set to air a special musical concert: Dard- e- Dil, A musical tribute to Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 12 noon and 5 pm. It will have popular artists from the fraternity uniting to celebrate the lives and achievements of the superstars. 

    While the artists will perform from the confines of their home, they will come together in spirit to pay homage to the stalwarts. The concert will feature a bevy of celebrities including comedian Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbacchiya anchor Maniesh Paul, singers Sukhwinder Singh, Aditya Narayan, Abu Malik, television actors Hina Khan and Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Arjun Bijlani and Rising Star contestants. Taking a trip down the memory lane, the artists will share their nostalgia-filled eulogies along with performing soulful renditions of late Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan’s including songs like Suit Suit Karda, Masoom from Madari, Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar, Om Shaanti Om etc.

    Manisha Sharma, chief content officer, Hindi mass entertainment, Viacom18, said: “We lost two of Bollywood’s gems Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan last week who brightened up our lives and entertained us until their last breath.  Owing to the lockdown, the fans could not give a befitting farewell to their favorite stars and we wish to give them an opportunity through our special episode – A Tribute to the Legends. They left an everlasting impression on our minds with their films and songs and that’s how we wish to remember them – through art and music.”

    Comedian Bharati Singh says: "This tribute is a great chance for us to pay respects to these two legends of Bollywood. Both Rishi Kapoor ji and Irrfan Khan have given so much joy to us fans through their work. The last week was indeed the worst week for Indian Cinema as we lost two legends one after the other. They may have gone from the world but they will live in our hearts forever through the work they have done.  I am honoured beyond words that I have been chosen to give them tribute to them through this concert. We will celebrate their unforgettable contribution to Bollywood and pay the tribute."

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  • Brands mourn the loss of actor Irrfan Khan

    Brands mourn the loss of actor Irrfan Khan

    NEW DELHI: Wednesday morning sent tremors of despair across the country as the news of the untimely demise of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan broke out. The 53-year-old star, who had not only worked in some path-breaking Hindi films like Maqbool, Madari and Piku, but had also been a part of Oscar-winning international projects, including Life of Pi and Slumdog Millionaire, had been suffering from Neuroendocrine tumor. The versatile star was also the face of some popular brands, most notable being Syska LED and MasterCard. He had also appeared in advertisements of Indica Easy Hair Colour (CavinKare India), Candid Dusting Powder (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Envy 1000, CEAT Tyres, and Vodafone, amongst others.

    Syska Group head of marketing Amit Sethiya took to Twitter to share his feelings over the sad demise of the actor. He wrote, “No words to express the sorrow. You will continue to rule our heart Irrfan and will always be remembered for your impeccable performances and humble persona. Strength to your family members. #IrrfanKhan #RIPIrfan #RestInPeace #Legend #Omshanti (sic).”

    The brand also shared an emotional video on its Instagram handle to mark his journey as the face of Syska LED, taking snippets from the very popular ads he did for them.

    Several other brands paid tribute to the actor as well as homage with beautiful creatives and heartfelt messages.

    DLF Promenade

    Limeroad

    MTV Beats

    Oven Story

    Parle G

    T Series

    YouTube India

  • Syska LED unveils ad campaign with Irrfan Khan

    Syska LED unveils ad campaign with Irrfan Khan

    MUMBAI: Syska LED has launched its latest advertising campaign starring Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan. This campaign seeks to highlight Syska’s revolutionary move of introducing LED lighting in the Indian market few years ago and how since the brand has gone on to become a leading name in the LED light segment.

    The advertisement is currently aired across popular TV channels and will also be aired on movie screens across the country.

    Commenting on the launch of the new TVC, SYSKA Group chief marketing officer Amit Sethiya said, “Our latest TVC has been conceptualised keeping in mind Syska’s technology leadership in the LED lighting segment. Through our brand ambassador Irrfan Khan, we are trying to reinforce the message of Syska having the first-mover advantage in the LED lighting category. Additionally, we are driving home the message about how Syska as a brand is enabling consumers to shift from traditional CFL bulbs and embrace LEDs.”

    Commenting on new campaign, IBD India Pvt Ltd chief creative officer Rahul Gupta said, “Irrfan has been Syska’s brand ambassador and voice of the company since its inception. His honest-to-goodness persona and matter-of-fact demeanor are qualities that resonate with Syska’s own belief of offering genuine high-quality products which are reliable and affordable.”

    Syska as a brand strategically focuses on marketing and advertising. The company recently sponsored leading stand-up comedy shows such as Sony TV’s The Kapil Sharma Show, Zee Marathi’s ‘Chala Hawa Yeu Dya’ and Star Vijay’s ‘Kalakka Povathu Yaaru’. The group is also rapidly expanding and introducing new and innovative products under its LED lights, smart home devices, personal care appliances, and mobile accessories segment. In July 2018, Syska diversified into a new category by entering the wires and cables business and roped in Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador.

  • Irrfan Khan promotes Digital India in new Mastercard campaign

    Irrfan Khan promotes Digital India in new Mastercard campaign

    Aimed at accelerating the country’s shift from cash to digital payments, Mastercard has launched ‘KhulGayiLife’, a new marketing campaign. The campaign will further strengthen the company’s digital payments efforts in the metros with an increased focus on the tremendous opportunity that sits within the nation’s tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

    Commenting on the launch of #KhulGayiLife, Manasi Narasimhan Vice-President, Marketing and Communications said “Mastercard has always been at the forefront of creating a trusted payment gateway and is leading the effort to build a digitally empowered socio-economic ecosystem. We have been supporting the Indian Government’s agenda of establishing India as a cashless society through our technology solutions, partnerships and investments in the country. To further accelerate the acceptance of digital payments, we have launched #KhulGayiLife, our latest marketing campaign. Through this, we aim to reach out to consumers across metros and tier 2 and tier 3 cities over the next few months. We are confident that this campaign will bring forth the true potential of digital payments thus establishing Debit Cards as a safe and secure payment option.”

    The Indian economy has traditionally been cash dependent. However, demonetisation and government incentives for adopting digital payments have triggered an all-time high awareness about various alternative payment systems and exposed various cash users to the ease of using digital systems. Mastercard is fully committed to government initiatives like Make in India, Digital India and Skill India. The #KhulGayiLife campaign showcases the convenience of using digital transactions across internet banking, mobile wallets, debit cards, mobile and QR codes etc and for everyday uses such as tolls and transits, for utility bills, grocery, fuel, among others. The publicity strategy is aimed at mass audiences across all cities.

    The campaign film has been created by leading advertising agency McCann. Bollywood superstar Irrfan Khan has also been signed on as face of the campaign as he truly typifies the modern face of Tier 2 India. A creative TVC that is already on air and has the actor creating personal connections with consumers as the campaign runs its course to increase preference for debit cards across audiences in tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

  • Irrfan Khan is Mastercard’s first Indian brand ambassador

    Irrfan Khan is Mastercard’s first Indian brand ambassador

    MUMBAI: American brand Mastercard has roped in Indian actor Irrfan Khan as its new brand ambassador.

    The actor has already put India on the global map with the kind of films he has been doing internationally and is now set to be the first ever Indian actor to be named as the card’s ambassador.

    Irrfan has also shot for the Mastercard ad campaign in the Pink City of Rajasthan that will be rolled out soon.

    Mastercard connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. Irrfan’s credibility, versatility, wide appeal and authenticity are hard to rival and that resonates with Mastercard’s value which empowers its customers to access a world of unlimited opportunities. Being a self-made man, his connection with the masses makes him an ideal choice to be the brand ambassador.

    Mastercard is said to be encouraged by the ‘Digital India’ initiative that recommends Indian consumers to make digital payments in their daily lives and is looking to tap Bollywood film launches as part of its marketing campaign.

    Earlier this month, Mastercard roped in Manasi Narasimhan as vice president for its marketing and communications.

  • Catch Bollywood Actor Irrfan Khan this Week on Off Centre

    Catch Bollywood Actor Irrfan Khan this Week on Off Centre

    MUMBAI: This week on Off Centre, Anuradha Sengupta talks to one of the finest Bollywood actors in the industry, Irrfan Khan. From being noticed and welcomed as a romantic lead after 22 years in business to his latest release and love, sex, romance in today’s time, he expresses his views and explains his take on the same.

    Commenting on being chosen to play the romantic lead in movies, he says, “For me, it was always kind of my desire to do love stories, from my childhood I wanted to play Devdas. Love stories are something that have gripped your imagination. The kind of love the cinema has given to you, you don’t find that in real life. ‘That (films) definition and that perception of love you keep inside yourself, you don’t want to erase it from your senses.”

    Further talking about the meaning of love, sex, romance in today’s time, Irrfan Khan says, “In today’s time, relationships have changed and people are experimenting with relationships. Unless and until you know a woman, you experiment with relationships; you’ll never be able to respect a woman. I think sexual suppression is something which creates a different kind of ideas inside a man’s head about woman.”

  • Edelweiss gets Irrfan Khan on board for its business loans campaign

    Edelweiss gets Irrfan Khan on board for its business loans campaign

    MUMBAI: Financial services conglomerate Edelweiss Group, has signed global actor, Irrfan Khan, as the voice of the customer for its latest SME Business Loans campaign. Irrfan reflects the heart and mind of the New Indian entrepreneur, whose Go getter attitude and determination to succeed is legendary. This is basis customer research which revealed that the new age entrepreneurs and business owners have tremendous faith and belief in their own efforts and hard work, with a never-say-die mind set, despite not always getting the right business support.

    Edelweiss empathises with this #CanDo belief system and in a gritty, hard hitting campaign – first seen outdoors, followed by a full-fledged 360 degree campaign including TV, Digital, Radio, Cinema, celebrates the #SpiritofEntrepreneurship of the new-age Indian entrepreneur and business owners who have tremendous faith and confidence in themselves and their endeavors, who aspire to aim high, scale- up and exceed business goals, regardless of any limitations or hurdles.

    Edelweiss Group CMO Shabnam Panjwani says, “With a credibility that’s hard to rival, Irrfan’s versatility, wide appeal and authenticity, resonates with Edelweiss Group’s value proposition of #BeUnlimited – one that empowers its customers to access a world of unlimited opportunities,”

    “Edelweiss was also born out of the determination to do something new, without the backing of any large business house. Both the founders left well paying jobs to pursue the financialisation of India post liberalization. The going wasn’t easy but they persevered and held on to their belief in the potential of the financial markets. Today, Edelweiss is one of India’s largest diversified financial services companies and I am delighted to be a part of this SME loans campaign, one which salutes and celebrates the Indian entrepreneur,” says actor Irrfan Khan.

  • Two internationally renowned Indian films get country premiere at MAMI

    Two internationally renowned Indian films get country premiere at MAMI

    NEW DELHI: Two Indian films that made their mark in foreign film festivals saw their Indian premiere at the ongoing 19th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival: The Song Of Scorpions by the renowned Anup Singh and Village Rockstars by director Rima Das.

    While The Song Of Scorpions premiered at the Locarno International Film Festival 2017, Village Rockstars was the only Indian film to be selected for the competition category, Discovery, at theToronto International Film Festival 2017.

    Singh, whose film Qissa – The Tale of a lonely Ghost has already won several awards globally, says his film The Song Of Scorpions was prompted by the tragic incident of the Nirbhaya gang rape in Delhi in 2012.

    He also added that the character of Nooran was inspired by his observation of watching a certain section of women singers in rural Rajasthan. These are singers that sing compositions based on the birth of a child and other such rituals but are not allowed to perform in public.

    Singh was responding to questions after the screening of The Song Of Scorpions starring Irrfan Khan, Golshifteh Farahani and Waheeda Rehman opened to a packed response at its Indian premiere at the 19th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The film has been selected in the Spotlight Category at the festival.

    The film, which had its world premiere at the Locarno International Film Festival 2017, is a Swiss-French-Singaporean co-production and has been produced by Saskia Vischer and Shahaf Peled for Feather Light Films, Michel Merkt for KNM in association with Thierry Lenouvel for France’s Cine Sud Promotion and Singapore based Aurora Holdings and M Capital Ventures.

    Village Rockstars is the story of Dhunu, a girl who grows up in poverty and learns to fend for herself. However, that does not prevent her from following her dream of forming a rock band and owning a guitar someday.

    The premiere was attended by Rima Das and the kids who have acted in the film including Das’ niece Bhanita Das who plays Dhunu. Most of the cast members of the film are non actors including Bhanita and the other kids who hail from Rima Das’ native village in Assam.

    This is the first premiere that the cast of the film has ever attended. It is also the first time that they had travelled out of their hometown. And it was a dream come true for them as they watched themselves on screen including Dhunu who also admitted that she wants to become an actress.

    Also present at the premiere was Pan Nalin, director of the TIFF 2015 People’s Choice Award winner Angry Indian Goddesses.

    Village Rockstars has also been nominated for Oxfam Best Film on Gender Equality Award 2017 at the 19th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.The film was an official selection at Film Bazaar Recommends (at NFDC Film Bazaar 2016), 2017 Marche du Film (Cannes) Work-In-Progress, San Sebastian International Film Festival 2017 and 2oth International Children’s Film Festival. It is also the closing film at the 2017 Dharamshala International Film Festival.

    The Song of Scorpions is Singh’s third feature film is a story of twisted love, revenge and the redemptive power of a song. Nooran (Golshifteh Farahani), carefree and defiantly independent, is a tribal woman learning the ancient art of healing from her grandmother, a revered scorpion-singer. When Aadam (Khan), a camel trader in the Rajasthan desert, hears her sing, he falls desperately in love. But, even before they can get to know each other better, Nooran is poisoned by a treachery that sets her on a perilous journey to avenge herself and find her song.

    The Indian premiere was attended by Singh, producers Saskia Vicher and Shahaf Peled apart from the cast members of the film which included Shefali Bhushan, Sara Arjun and Kritika Pande. Besides this, actor Rasika Dugal who had starred in Singh’s Qissa – The Tale Of A Lonely Ghost had also attended the screening.

    The film marks the second collaboration of Singh and Khan after the much acclaimed Qissa and also marks the comeback of legendary actress Waheeda Rehman. The Song of Scorpions was also an official selection at the 2017 BFI London Film Festival.

    It is also the second feature film of Singh that has been chosen as an Official Selection at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. Qissa had won the award for the Second Best Film in the India Gold competition category in the 2013 edition of the festival.

    The Indian premiere also coincided with the 70th year of the Swiss-Indian Treaty of Friendship and was attended by Martin J. Beinz, the Consul General of Switzerland in Mumbai.

    Talking about the lead actors, the director mentioned how Golshifteh Farahani’s recounting of her experiences of her life in Iran and post her exile from Iran convinced him that she was the perfect choice for the character of Nooran. Similarly, Khan’s ability to depict the good and bad side of a person with the right balance gave Singh the confidence to cast Khan for the role of Aadam.

  • NDTV-Fortis campaign has ‘More To Give’

    NDTV-Fortis campaign has ‘More To Give’

    MUMBAI: The television network that is known for taking up social issues through awareness campaigns is adding another to its cap.

    NDTV, in partnership with Fortis Healthcare, has hosted the More To Give walkathon. The campaign intends to promote and raise awareness about organ donation, in lieu of the low rate of organ donation compared to a high rate of requirement for organ transplants in our country on the occasion of Indian Organ Donation Day.

    The walkathon was flagged off by actor and the ambassador for the NDTV Fortis More To Give campaign Irrfan Khan along with Paralympic silver medalist Deepa Malik. “Every year, about four lakh people die awaiting organ transplants because of non-availability of organs. With More to Give, we aim to raise awareness about the pressing need for organ donations and encourage people to join this cause,” said NDTV group CEO and executive vice chairperson K V L Narayan Rao.

    The campaign was launched earlier this year decided to take up the cause of organ donation in an effort to positively impact the well-being of the nation. It aimed at sensitizing the eco-system, raising awareness around organ donation, creating a nationwide movement for people to pledge their organs and to make the process of pledging easily accessible to the masses.

    Malik said, “When people like Irrfan promote such a campaign it becomes an instrument of awareness. We must initiate such campaigns. The Walkathon is not about walking, the message should prevail.”

    According to current statistics, in India, the current organ donation rate is 0.5 donors per million population as compared to more than 30 donors per million in some western countries.

    Fortis Healthcare CEO Bhavdeep Singh asserted, “There is a widening chasm between the demand of organs for people at end stages and their availability. Adding to the complexity is the lack of awareness, simultaneously surrounded by superstitions which present themselves as the key obstacles. Donating organs is a humanitarian cause that will gain momentum with increasing awareness in society. At Fortis, we will continue to contribute as much as we can by educating people and saving more and more lives. This walkathon is a reminder that each one of us has more to give.”

    As a culmination of the four-month long campaign, the walkathon was organized across 5 cities – New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Mohali and Chennai which saw people from all walks of life including students, Corporates, etc. participating in the event.

    “I talk about Organ Donation to everybody who is around me. My relatives have faced problems, my nephew’s wife has suffered organ failure. Please donate your organs, make someone else live their life: Irrfan Khan, Actor and #MoreToGive Campaign Ambassador,” added Khan.