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  • KIFF to celebrate Rajesh Khanna’s cinematic journey

    KIFF to celebrate Rajesh Khanna’s cinematic journey

    Mumbai: The Khajuraho International Film Festival (KIFF), organised by Prayaas Production in collaboration with the government of Madhya Pradesh, is an Indian film festival at a UNESCO World Heritage site. After nine successful editions, it is set for its tenth edition from 5 to 11 December 2024. KIFF offers a diverse lineup of films, showcasing fan favorites and innovative releases.

    This year’s festival will honor the lifetime achievements of the late Padma Bhushan Rajesh Khanna, featuring a special showcase of his iconic films.

    “Rajesh Khanna’s impact on Indian cinema is immeasurable, and as we mark the 10th edition of KIFF, it is only fitting that we honour his legacy with this special tribute,” shared KIFF founding member Sushmita Mukherjee.

    Alongside this tribute, KIFF will screen a mix of international, regional, and parallel cinema, providing a vibrant experience for attendees. The governing council includes Boney Kapoor, Manmohan Shetty, Ramesh Sippy, and Prahlad Kakkar. The festival will celebrate Khanna’s legacy through screenings of his famous dialogues like ‘Babumoshai, Zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahin’ and ‘Pushpa, I hate tears,’ along with panel discussions and musical performances.

    Actor and KIFF founder & chairperson Raja Bundela said, “We look forward to bringing an immersive cinematic experience to our audience this year. We are extremely excited about the lineup of regional, national, and international films that will be screened this year.”

    The festival expects 8,000 to 10,000 attendees daily, totaling around 75,000 over seven days. Aspiring filmmakers and actors will also participate in masterclasses and workshops. KIFF showcases Indian and international cinema while highlighting regional and folk talent. This edition will feature personalities like Anurag Anand, Laura Weissbecker, Mustafa Ozgun, Rajat Bedi, and Wilma Elles.

    KIFF promises a blend of nostalgia and fresh cinematic experiences, making it a must-attend for film enthusiasts. Get ready for seven days packed with Anand in Rajesh Khanna’s Andaaz!

  • Child widow Gangaa to show her indomitable spirit on Zee Anmol

    NEW DELHI: ‘Gangaa’, an inspiring story of a child widow with an indomitable spirit and the will to survive, is commencing telecast on Zee Anmol from 28 June 2017 at 7:30 pm.

    Determined to live life to the fullest and claiming what she believes is rightful, Gangaa’s character personifies the face of New Age India – aspirational and resilient.

    Ruhana Singh will be seen playing Gangaa, a fiery young girl with an amazing zest for life. The story explores how the world perceives this child widow who is strong-minded with an undying spirit.

    She will question age old customs of the society and her struggle for survival and take them in her stride.

    She has to grapple the aristocratic Niranjan Chaturvedi who is her rescuer and a father figure to her (played by Hiten Tejwani) or striking an equation with her disapproving aged grandmother Kanta Daadi, played by the veteran actress Sushmita Mukherjee.

  • StarOne unveils Milind Soman production ‘Ghost Bana Dost’

    StarOne unveils Milind Soman production ‘Ghost Bana Dost’

    MUMBAI: Star One has launched Ghost Bana Dost, produced by model Milind Soman’s Face Entertainment, the show will premiere on Tuesday, 19 December at 8.30 pm.

    As general entertainment channels seem to be inclined towards introducing children’s programming to their weekly line up, this story runs along the theme of a rich orphan kid, Dabboo aka Adil Baadshah. Living under the care of his uncle, Vichittar aka Manoj Joshi and his wife Tejo ji aka Sushmita Mukherjee, the boy is ill treated and their only interest is towards his money. Dabboo’s saviour emerges in Ni Ke (Nikhil Kedarnath) aka Manish Paul – the friendly ghost who helps him in time of need. Togther they pull off loads of other fascinating stunts … as everyone watches him wonder struck, states an official release.

    Star India Pvt. Ltd. senior creative director Shailja Kejriwal said, “We are very excited to launch Ghost Bana Dost as we have all been curious about ghosts as kids and this show captures the child within each one of us. This is a show that will appeal to everyone with Ni.Ke as the endearing lonely ghost who becomes the ‘super-bhoot’ and makes a meek child a ‘super-boy’. We hope it will win the hearts of our audiences!”

    Sharing details on the show, Face Entertainment producer Milind Soman says “We are thrilled to be launching our first show on Star One. Ghost Bana Dost is about a frightened little boy whose life changes when a “cool dude” ghost befriends him. Every child has a Dabboo in him and deep inside also longs for a magical friend like the “full of life” ghost in this show. As a child I always looked for fun, magic, and fantasy and through Ghost Bana Dost with it’s marvelous special effects and compelling narrative I think we have succeeded in bringing this to Indian television in a way never been seen before.”