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  • Rajkummar wins award for Trapped, ‘Shab’ Australian premiere on 18 Aug

    Rajkummar wins award for Trapped, ‘Shab’ Australian premiere on 18 Aug

    NEW DELHI: Actor Rajkummar Rao won WESTPAC Special Mention Best Actor Jury award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for the survival drama Trapped released this year.

    Rajkummar won huge critical acclaim for the thriller helmed by award-winning filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane. The movie was recently nominated at the Melbourne Film Festival.

    At its world premiere at the Mumbai Film Festival earlier, the film had received a standing ovation. After a series of phenomenal successes, this nomination is another feather in his cap.

    Rajkummar’s highly anticipated movie Newton will also be premiered at this coveted film festival.

    Rao said, “Trapped was a very challenging film for me and I guess this recognition is the result of all the hard work put in by Vikram sir, me and the whole team. I wish to continue to be on this journey of exciting scripts and films”.

    Meanwhile, the Raveena Tandon starrer ‘Shab’ by Onir will have its Australian premiere on 18 August at the Indian Film Festival in Sydney. This is a three-day festival. The film also stars Ashish Bisht, Arpita Pal, Areesz Ganddi and Simon Frenay.

  • Steps to encourage ease of doing film business under way

    NEW DELHI: Information and broadcasting secretary Ajay Mittal has said the Ministry has initiated a series of measures to promote ease of doing business and reiterated government’s commitment to work closely with the film industry.

    Mittal was speaking at a function where megastar Amitabh Bachchan inaugurated the new office premise of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Mumbai yesterday.

    A number for film personalities including former CBFC Chairman Anupam Kher, Ramesh Sippy, Raveena Tandon, Sonu Sood, Pritish Nandy, Manmohan Shetty, Gajendra Chauhan, Kiran Shantaram, Mukesh Sharma were among those present.

    CBFC, which had been functioning from the Bharat Bhavan in the White House Complex on Walkeshwar Road since 1950s, was facing severe space constraint against drastic increase in work load.

    Mumbai, being the centre of the Hindi, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Punjabi film industry, accounts for nearly 60% of all certification work of CBFC. During 2015-16, it certified over 11,000 films of various duration including 787 Indian feature films and 690 foreign films for theatrical release in India.

    Faced with an acute space constraint, lack of parking facility for visitors, CBFC moved a proposal for allocation of space in the Films Division Complex for a modern, digitally enabled office. It may be recalled that the online film certification system of CBFC was launched by Information & Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi last week.

    Ramesh Sippy welcomed the online film certification system saying it would facilitate quicker certification of films.

    The Civil Construction Wing of Prasar Bharati has refurbished the new office, which houses the chambers of the Chairman, CEO as well as the Mumbai Regional Office. CBFC, besides its own preview facilities, can now utilize additional preview theatres of Films Division as well to quicken the process of film certification.

    The Films Division Complex now houses the offices of Films Division, Children’s Film Society of India, CBFC and also the upcoming National Museum of Indian Cinema, which is expected to promote synergy among different institutions of the I &B Ministry.

  • The Quint’s BitGiving campaign for Choti Nirbhaya raises Rs 5.28 Lakhs

    The Quint’s BitGiving campaign for Choti Nirbhaya raises Rs 5.28 Lakhs

    MUMBAI: The Quint’s bid to raise aid for four-year old through the crowd funding platform BitGiving, saw phenomenal success.

    On 9 October, 2015, a four-year old girl was raped and assaulted by a man known to her family. She has now been christened as ‘Choti Nirbhaya’. One of the leading digital content platforms, The Quint, started a BitGiving campaign that ran from 17 October to 16 November 2015, to collect funds in support of the child’s medical treatment and to ensure a stable future for her.

    The Quint received heart-warming response to its initiative. It raised Rs 5.28 lakhs from 256 contributors in India, with an average ticket size of Rs 2,000, excelling their target of Rs 5 lakhs by flying margin. The raised funds will be allocated towards the girl’s recovery and to support her family in this time of need.

    Sharing her delight over the success of the campaign, The Quint CEO and co founder Ritu Kapur said, “The ‘Choti Nirbhaya’ case has turned the spotlight yet again on the deplorable state of women’s safety in India’s capital. The four-year-old girl has undergone a series of surgeries at New Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital but her parents have been told that she will not be able to bear a child as an adult. The parents are anxious that she should emerge out of this incident as a self-sufficient adult and to ensure this it is imperative that the child is educated well. Our fund-raising efforts were primarily targetted to this end and we are pleased at the generous contributions that have been made to help Choti Nirbhaya have a better and brighter future.”

    The Delhi government also acknowledged The Quint’s reportage of the incident and applauded its efforts to raise funds for the girl’s education and recovery. “The Delhi government is working to cut short the procedure, so that the victim and her family can get the help at the earliest. We are thankful to The Quint for bringing this issue to our knowledge. We complement the organisation for pursuing the case diligently,” said Nagendra Sharma, a spokesperson of the Delhi Government.

    Choti Nirbhaya’s story struck a chord with renowned personalities from across various fields. Singer Anupam Roy, actor Raveena Tandon, director Mahesh Bhatt, musician Raghu Ram, and TV anchor Richa Anirudh appealed to the readers of The Quint to come out and donate generously so that the victim could aspire for a financially secure future as an adult. Their pleas, along with those of the girl’s family, have elicited a positive response from the people of India as they made significant contributions on the crowd-funding platform, BitGiving.

  • Sony seeks ‘Pal’ in housewives

    Sony seeks ‘Pal’ in housewives

    MUMBAI: “I will be seeking the moon,” says Multi Screen Media CEO NP Singh, as he announced the launch of the network’s much talked about new Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC), Sony Pal. The network which had conceptualised the new channel last year is very confident about the channel, its offerings and the packaging. “Now we will see how viewers respond to it,” adds the optimistic Singh.

     

    Targeted at women, mostly housewives, in the age group of 15-34 years, in SEC BCDE, Sony Pal was a dream for Singh, which is now finally taking shape. The target audience was chosen after the result of the research which showed that 88 per cent of viewership for a GEC comes from housewives. “The new channel will complement our other offerings,” he says.    

     

    “Today’s women have started realising that they can not only contribute to the society, but also augment family income. Through Pal, we will celebrate these women,” says Singh.

     

    The network did an extensive research before deciding on the content, the channel packaging and the target audience. “Our research showed that there was latent demand for a content which was progressive and positive,” he informs.

     

    The channel is based on the theme ‘Yeh Pal Humara Hai’. “This is the moment to shine, to evolve, to excel and achieve. This moment belongs to her and her alone,” says Sony Pal and Sab senior EVP and business head Anooj Kapoor while adding that this is not a generic promise, but a personalised one.

     

    The channel will go live from 1 September, with actor Juhi Chawla as its brand ambassador and with content which is empowering and that showcases positive aspects of modern India, while presenting the traditional aspect. “We will showcase family togetherness and not strife, which is what most channels today showcase,” adds Kapoor.

     

    When asked the reason for roping in Chawla, the duo say, “She is a person who is empowered, successful and yet approachable. She was the first name that came to us, and we stuck with her.”

     

    The channel logo, which dons colours pink, purple and yellow and has diamonds, a woman’s best friend, has been designed by an Australian agency.

     

    Sony Pal for Kapoor is mature and the shows will help connect the audience with a life that is beautiful and not a struggle. The channel will initially go on air with three hours of original content, which will be aired from Monday to Saturday between 7:30 pm-10:30 pm. Also, it will have two hours of original programming on Sunday evening. “After a month, we will launch the Balaji Telefilms’ show at the 7pm slot, thus taking original content to 3.5 hours,” informs Kapoor. The slot for the Sunday programming has not yet been disclosed.

     

    The channel launches with nine shows, these include: Simply Baatein which is produced by GR8 Entertainment and  anchored by Raveena Tandon, Dil Hain Chotasa Choti Si Asha, produced by SOL Productions and hosted by Ragini Khanna and Jay Soni, Shashi Productions’ Ek Rishta Aisa Bhi, Miloni Films’ Khushiyon Ki Gullakh Aashi¸ Singhasan Battisi by Creative Eye, Pia Basanti Re by Rashmi Sharma and Pawan Kuma, Tum Sath Ho Jab Apne produced by Sphere Origins, Sister Didi by DJ’s Creative Unit and Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hain by Balaji Telefilms.

     

    All the series are infinite and the channel will take a call on the number of episodes based on its performance. While no advertisers have currently come onboard, the network is positive about its content. “We have showcased our product to them and they have responded positively. They first want to see the shows and the channel and then decide. And we are in no hurry too,” says Singh.

     

    The channel will look at afternoon slots later. “There is a lot of ground to be covered. This is just the beginning,” adds Kapoor. The shows while initially will be shot at outdoor locations of Patiala, Baroda, Lucknow and other HSM cities, will later move to sets.

     

    The soon-to-go air channel is not free to air and will be available on all the four major multi system operators, DEN Networks, Hathway Cable & Datacom, Siti Cable, Digicable and Fastway in Punjab and all the direct to home (DTH) operators.

     

    On the marketing front, a 360 degree campaign has been designed, which will go live from 10 August. “We have designed a five week campaign with a lot of fresh initiative. One of this is forming women’s club, through which women can identify their talent and can celebrate life,” informs Kapoor.

     

    Manjit Sachdev will be the programming head for the new launch. According to an industry source, the investment in the channel could be anywhere close to Rs 90 crore- Rs 110 crore, including marketing spends. As for the ad rates, a media planner says, “Considering all the shows have been brought in the prime time slot, the ad rate for a 10 second slot could be anywhere close to Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000.”

  • Sundev Appliances signs Raveena Tandon as Brand Ambassador for ‘Desire’

    Sundev Appliances signs Raveena Tandon as Brand Ambassador for ‘Desire’

    MUMBAI: Sundev Appliances Ltd is extremely happy to announce its association with Raveena Tandon as the Brand Ambassador for their brand ‘Desire’. Raveena Tandon will be promoting the entire range of ‘Desire’ product line consisting of Kitchen Appliances and leading all brand related communications..

     

    Speaking on the occasion Mrs. Raveena Tandon said “Managing the modern household is no cakewalk. I have a family and understand how difficult it is for the woman of the house to balance her life between work and family. The fast pace of life and the lack of time and the stress that it brings along with it means you need an ideal partner at home to understand, empathize and work with you in running your home. ‘Desire’ is my partner in running a smooth operation at home and saving enough of my time which in turn is nicely divided into work and family. I am happy and proud to be associated with Sundev Appliances Ltd through ‘Desire’ and wish them all the best in taking ‘Desire’ to every corner of India.

     

    Mr. Dev Anand, Director – Sundev Appliances Ltd said: “Raveena’s popularity and stardom is unparalleled. We are sure her personality and life which is the right balance of professional and personal success, style, substance and family orientation will take our brand to greater heights. We are proud and happy to have her on board to endorse ‘Desire’”

  • FremantleMedia reveals Jury Members for CEO’s Got Talent

    FremantleMedia reveals Jury Members for CEO’s Got Talent

    MUMBAI: Following the announcement of the new initiative, CEO’s Got Talent, FremantleMedia today announced its distinguished three-member jury for the evening. Bringing together the mavericks of the corporate and entertainment world on a common platform, Raj Nayak, CEO, COLORS; celebrated director-producer Mahesh Bhatt and renowned actor Raveena Tandon are all set to be part of the jury panel.  Hosted by Mini Mathur, CEO’s Got Talent is a unique initiative, featuring 12 CEOs of India Inc.showcasing a fun and lighter side to themselves. The event is set to take place at Grand Hyatt Mumbai on Friday, March 7, 2014 and will be telecast on CNBC TV18.

    Illustrious Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon, jury member said, “I have recently started my own venture and, so, I can confirm first-hand that it is very difficult to find a balance between work and play. I feel humbled to be given the opportunity to be a part of this unique initiative which allows you to witness never-seen-before talent of corporates on stage. The fact that proceeds raised through this initiative will be donated towards the welfare of under-privileged children and make a difference in their lives also prompted my decision to judge this event.”

    Speaking about his decision to be part of the jury, acclaimed filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said, “Over the years, discovering impressive talent and bringing them to the limelight has been my passion. Through my association with CEO’s Got Talent, I am looking forward to extend my expertise to Corporate India. The initiative is a novel concept with the head-honchos from the corporate world revealing their hidden side. I am happy to be a part of this initiative and am looking forward to an enjoyable and entertaining evening witnessing the fantastic talent of today’s leaders.”

    Raj Nayak, CEO, COLORS said, “CEO’s Got Talent is an incredible initiative being undertaken by FremantleMedia to encourage CEOs from across the country to step away from the hustle and bustle of their daily routine and showcase their talent. I am elated to be associated with the property as a jury member and look forward to witnessing the creative side of today’s young and upcoming leaders who have taken the corporate world by storm.”

     

    Produced by FremantleMedia and presented by Blackberry Messenger, CEO’s Got Talent will showcase India Inc.’s leaders in a manner never seen before, even by their peers. Proceeds from CEO’s Got Talent will go to Genesis Foundation, who provide financial support for life-saving and life-changing medical intervention for critically ill under-privileged children in areas of cancer, cardiac disorder, organ failure, thalassemia and extreme deformitie.

  • Greenways Foods & Beverages signs Raveena Tandon for Notty

    Greenways Foods & Beverages signs Raveena Tandon for Notty

    MUMBAI: Greenways Foods & Beverages (D) has announced its association with Raveena Tandon as the brand ambassador for Notty.

    Raveena Tandon will partner Chhota Bheem and Big J on all Notty related product and brand communication. “Raveena’s popularity and stardom is unparalleled. We are sure her personality and life which is the right balance of professional and personal success, style, substance and family orientation will take our brand to greater heights”, said Greenways Foods & Beverages MD Dr. Sachin Chopda.

    He added, “We are happy to sign Raveena as brand ambassador and feel that she is the perfect choice for Notty as she herself being a mother will better understand the needs and expectations of kids & their parents. We are sure our target audience will be able to connect with her and Notty.”

    Speaking on the occasion Raveena Tandon said, “With the fast paced lives we live today, it is very important to give the right nutrition to children and hence when I learnt about the ingredients it contains, like vegetarian DHA, Vitamin A, C, E, and the fact that no synthetic ingredients or stimulants are used in its formulation, I thought why not associate with a brand that I would be more than happy to give to my kids.”

    On the product, Greenways Foods & Beverages (D) general manager sales and marketing Vinod Gaikwad said, “Today’s mother is a smart mother. She is independent, educated, aware, computer savvy female who wants to give best to her children. She is concerned about the health needs of her children and acts like a gatekeeper for them. To address her concerns and to meet the taste needs of children we have launched Notty, fruit drink fortified with Vegetarian DHA which helps in brain development & Vitamins A, C & E which helps to increase the immunity of children and keep infections at bay.”

    The creative & advertising agency of Greenways Foods & Beverages (D), Versus Brand Solutions, a Ment Element Group Company, business head Errol Marquis said, “Today’s mothers are finding the perfect balance between being authoritative moms and playful friends. Raveena Tandon has found that balance. Like all mothers, she’s concerned about her children’s health but also enjoys being a child with them. Just like our brand NOTTY, a multi-fruit power drink that combines fun-loving delicious taste with vitamins and health benefits. Raveena’s children aged 6 & 8 are in fact the ideal age profile for the brand which is why she is the ideal representation of today’s mother and will be the voice of this modern mom in all our communication.”

  • Raveena to play Jazz singer in Bombay Velvet

    Raveena to play Jazz singer in Bombay Velvet

    Raveena Tandon is all set to appear in the big screen again with Bombay Velvet. The actress who was last seen in the Amitabh Bachchan film Bbuddah… Hoga Terra Baap, will be seen playing the role of a Jazz singer in the film.

     

    However more details of the film and her role are currently unavailable.

    Bombay Velvet is directed and co-produced by Anurag Kashyap. The film is said to be based on historian Gyan Prakash’s Mumbai Fables and it is the story of how the city became a metropolis against the backdrop of love, greed, violence and jazz music. The film features Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in lead roles.

  • Film climax of Ginn Liya Aasman up for public opinion

    Film climax of Ginn Liya Aasman up for public opinion

    MUMBAI: The makers of Raveena Tandon’s comeback bilingual film Ginn Liya Aasman have decided to resort to the web for public opinion to decide upon the climax of the film.

    Anil Bohra, Mudassar Aziz and Vishwajit Gaikwad along with director Rishi Deshpande will shoot two sequences – one happy and the other sad – leaving it to viewers to select which one suits the film better.

    Ginn Liya Aasman is a film about a 6-year-old boy whose father, a naval officer, has been missing since a plane crash. The kid has been told that his father lives in the sky and believes that he is the man behind the monsoons and the person who decides the shape of the moon, and that his father will come and play with him in his vacations. Raveena plays his mother.

    “It’s a very sensitive film and two endings were possible,” Bohra has reportedly said. “The film might have two different climaxes, one for the Hindi and the other for the Marathi version. Either that, or we can retain the same climax for both versions.”

    The makers are also open to put it on YouTube, giving a synopsis and asking what people think should be the end. The film is scheduled to release sometime in June.

  • Filmy’s ‘Aaj Ki Fimly Khabar’ features Raveena Tandon

    Filmy’s ‘Aaj Ki Fimly Khabar’ features Raveena Tandon

    Astonished by a direct query about the incident where she poured wine on somebody’s head in a party, Raveena Tandon replied that the person was her husband’s ex-wife, she enjoyed doing it, and it was not at all impulsive. To enforce her point she said that she had decided two years back how she would react on seeing her husband’s ex-wife. Watch the entire episode of Aaj Ki Filmy Khabar (AKFK), India’s first authentic filmy news show, which airs this Wednesday, 10th May 2006 at 7:30 pm, only on FILMY.

    Raveena used this opportunity to reveal the true story & defend all allegations levied on her. The ex- wife was bad mouthing Raveena and her husband Anil Thadani, and taking undue advantage of her husband’s good and dignified nature. Why she did not take the legal route? Asked, Mayank. “I did not have proof, had I gone legal, the person would have been trapped badly. My objective was to publicly humiliate and teach her a lesson and not spoil her life,” said Raveena.

    On being asked why there is so much disparity between the life span of an actor vis-?-vis an actress she said, “an actor is accepted as a superstar at the age of 64 whereas actresses are written off as early as 30”. On her plans of getting back to mainstream cinema or television, Raveena said she is hearing scripts but still enjoys her sabbatical.

    Aaj Ki Filmy Khabar (AKFK) is India’s first authentic filmi news program aired Monday to Friday at 7:30pm, only on “FILMY”. Every Wednesday AKFK has a non-interrogative session hosted by Mayank Shekhar – a platform for a celebrity to express his or her opinion on any controversy – this week’s episode will feature Raveena Tandon.