IN FOOTSTEPS OF PT. BIRJU MAHARAJ!

Abiding by the saying "The stage is a vast canvas" student & disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj shares some of her most treasured moments with the maestro

"Pandit Birju Maharaj once told me:- The stage is a vast canvas, express yourself" says Miss Perfect Women 2016-- Neha Banerjee who is not just a disciple but also one of the most loved students of Pt. Birju Maharaj.

The beauty who carries the poise & grace of  a learnt Kathak dancer brushed up her inherited skills "I have been fortunate enough to perform shows with him throughout India along with Kal Ashram. Though it was the greed to learn the dance form from him, he taught me much more than Kathak. He taught me elegance, grace, precision, patience and much which was beneficial not only in dance but also in life. It's God’s grace but then I was fortunate to have learnt the finer nuances from him.

"I have specialized from Lucknow Gharana which is Pandit Birju Maharaj is Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj's gharana. He was a dancer and person par excellence. There will never be another Pandit Birju Maharaj" adds Neha Banerjee

Naqsh Lyallpuri,Urdu poet,Lyricist who had worked with 132 music directors in his career died at age of 89 in Mumbai.

Renowned Urdu poet and lyricist Jaswant Rai Sharma, known to the world by his pen name Naqsh Lyallpuri, died here on Sunday,He was 89. He had been ailing for some time and breathed his last around11.15 am at his Andheri home.Born in Llallpur in the part of Punjab now in Pakistan, Lyallpuri came to Mumbai in the late 1940s to make a career in Hindi cinema.

Though he got his first break in 1952 as a song writer, real success eluded him till the early 1970s. He also worked with the postal department for some time to make ends meet during his early struggling days in Mumbai.

Over the years, he collaborated with some top film directors, music directors like Naushad, Shankar Jaikishan, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Jagjit Singh and many more and singers, penning soft melodies, romantic numbers and emotional songs that touched the hearts of millions.

Some of his best songs include: 'Main to har modh par', 'Na Jane kya hua jo tune chhu liya', 'Ulfat me zamane ki har rasm ko thukroa' and 'Do deewane shaher mein'.

Tinaa Ghaai said-I lost my dad few years ago and now lost my dad in law,Sar se baap ka saaya hee uth gaya,in my case I was loved the most by my both the dads.Both of them were like demigods.Irreparable damage still in denial mode.I have recorded a song in a film which has lyrics by Naqsh ji and music by Bappi Lahiri which will be his last film.

Rajan Lyallpuri said - A complete vacuum....Feeling suffocated as my father ,my teacher,my preacher,my friend,my guide has departed.

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"3RDROCK HOLLYWOOD MOVIE PREMIER"

Premiere of International Hollywood Movie "The Founder" 

 India release by PVR pictures

3rdrock Entertainment introduces "3RDROCK HOLLYWOOD MOVIE PREMIER" spearheaded by Aarnavv Shirsat (3rdrock Entertainment CMD / Founder)

The premier of the Hollywood film "The Founder"- Directed by John Lee Hancock, Produced by- Don Handfield, Karen Lunder, Jeremy Renner, Aaron Ryder, staring Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini, Patrick Wilson, B. J. Novak, Laura Dern saw the presence of Sharbani Mujherjee, Shweta Kahnduri, Sandhya Shetty, Ankita Srivastava , Jyoti Saxsena, Kaushik Shrimanker, Leena Mogre, DJ Sheizwood, Saru Maini and Many More.

Boylondon says  "We are a fashion boutique in high Mumbai with the right TG Audience and class of audience it was a great opportunity to associate with Hollywood movie founder making it a brand presence connect with Indian audience"

Aarnavv Shirsat (3rdrock Entertainment CMD / Founder) said "We are India's leading movie marketing & promotion agency and have been working with PVR pictures for promotion of their Hollywood Movie slates for promotion and brands sponsorship , with a strategy to do right PR and publicity for brands. We 3rdrock entertainment are starting with this new property '3rdrock Hollywood Movie premiere' with getting luxury brand on board to promote movie association with the brands and producers , this is the 1st of its kindly of luxury movie premiere property we are launching in Mumbai and planning to take it pan India now"

Designer Sanaa Khan launched her fashion label- Sanaa Khan fashion label which is exclusive wear for women. 

After a successful stint in the advertising, fashion, television and film industry as a reknowned stylist and designer, Sanaa Khan finally launches her own label under the brand name of Sanaa Khan Fashions and a uber cool website featuring exclusive designer wear on rent.

Catering to today s trendy fashionista, her super stylish collections are available at affordable prices on rent, as well as on purchase. Looking at the scenario in today s market, Sanaa Khan- the brainchild behind Sanaa Khan Fashions - came up with this unique concept. 

"Nowadays there are so many events and places where people go out and make appearances, and with social media every appearance and occasion is splashed all over, not just for celebrities but even for normal people. And with that comes the dilemma of not repeating the same clothes or being seen in the same outfits repeatedly. Hence i came up with this unique concept of designer wear rentals. Why invest so much in expensive designer outfits when you can rent them for a fraction of the price. My aim is to cater to not just the celebrities, but to reach out to all audiences and provide them with beautiful, affordable designer wear which they can rent or even purchase if they wish. Its almost like renting your dream look, and looking like a dream- but at a fraction of the price! My aim is to make people beautiful" says Sanaa Khan.

A brand is incomplete without a Brand Ambassador, and for her label Sanaa Khan has chosen the gorgeous Aanushka Ramesh. Sanaa says "I met Aanushka on the sets of her upcoming debut film Mangal Ho, wherein I was styling her and the film s costumes. And I knew at once that she was the perfect choice to represent my label. Her elegance, vivaciousness, charm and positivity perfectly symbolise and reflect the essence of my clothes and my brand. And we at Sanaa Khan Fashions look forward to this wonderful association. 

With this exciting launch, the Sanaa Khan label is also poised to enter into international markets. The beautiful Sanaa, who could be no less than a model herself says "My aim is to conquer the world, and hopefully this is a small step towards a giant leap" 

We wish her all the best saying her favourite word "Inshallah!"

An enthralling night at R- Adda with Aditya Narayan along with his band Team A 

Bollywood playback singer & actor Aditya Narayan along with his band Team A performed in front of a packed house at "R- Adda” Roof Top Hideout Bar"

Wonderful weekends are too mainstream! Guests at R- Adda Roof top Kitchen N Bar, 6th Floor, Ramee Guestline line, Juhu, Mumbai surely wiped away their weekday blues when Actor/ Singer Aditya Narayan performed live. His melodious voice & his good looks charmed his unplugged shells with various genres & immersed the attendees into the world of musicana sensation.

Apart from taking delight from his songs, the guests that included familiar names from Bollywood, Television & Fashion like- Udit Narayan and Deepa Narayan, Adhyayan Suman, Suyyash Rai, Shweta Khanduri and many more enjoyed the winter breeze at R-Adda Roof top Kitchen N Bar with some mouth watering delicacies & drinks.

       

The Food, Music and Drinks reflected the same ambiance that the interiors and decor of the place reflects. The place, music and the weather surely made it memorable unplugged night. 

RENDEZVOUS WITH THE "HOT" NAVDEEP TOMAR

Vesting his interest in the craft of acting, Actor Navdeep Tomar  will be seen upcoming releases- Tubelight, Haseena, Behen Hogi Teri, Raabta.

Blame his international looks or his acting talent, this man has already created a buzz. Without playing the typical hero Actor Navdeep Tomar  is one of the most talked about actors amongst the new crop of generation who will be seen inTubelight, Haseena, Behen Hogi Teri, Raabta & many more “I am very excited about the upcoming releases. And why wouldn’t I be excited. I have all the reasons to be excited sharing screen with such legendary actors like Salman Khan and many.. I got to learn a lot from the superstars and I would love to work with the star again. Rest you will see when these beautiful films unfolds”

Capturing the essence of his character, Actor Navdeep Tomar   has something special in store for the girls. Excited? Besides his acting talent, the hunk has also made waves for his great body.

Having no Bollywood background, Actor Navdeep Tomar  has marked his excellence in Print ads and online fashion portals. Blame his suave looks and appealing personality he has wowed the modeling fraternity with his ramp & camera presence. 

NON STOP FIESTA OF KONKANI MUSIC UNLEASHED IN MUMBAI

Musical Fiesta Nite 2017 organized by the Goan Outreach Association of Mumbai saw a record crowd of over 2500 people braving the Mumbai traffic to reach Dublin Square at Phoenix Market City Mall in Kurla (West) on 14^th January 2017, much before the scheduled time for the show to begin.

This show was sponsored by Viva-Goa, K Raheja Corp and co-sponsored by Expat Properties.

“Words can’t express my deep gratitude to all the people who put this amazing show together for the love of spreading Konkani music through song and dance right here in the heart of Mumbai. We had a host of talented singers and musicians coming together all for a good cause” says Sebastian A Sequeira, President of Goan Outreach Association.

Lovers of Konkani music from Mumbai, Goa and abroad came to witness this first mega show of this year to watch their favorite singers performing with a live band on stage with talented musicians from Goa & Mumbai in attendance.

Opening the act on time was compere for the evening Engelbert Rose with his unique style taking the stage to announce and welcome the dynamic Goencho Avaz winners from Goa of Shaunaina Baptista & Ancy Gonsalves who sang their favorite hit songs.

What followed next took everyone by surprise, the one and only Nightingale of Goa and the unforgettable Diva of Konkani music legend Lorna came on stage wearing her long orange gown which shimmered in the light and the crowd just screamed to welcome her on stage.

With her unforgettable deep voice she made her fans go wild while she belted out all her popular songs ‘Noxibak Rodta’,‘Dennem’,‘Abghat Kelo’,Tuzo Mog’,‘Calangute’, ‘Sopon’,and many more of her favorite songs while blowing kisses in the air to everyone present saying “I love you all’ they kept singing and dancing near the stage she even shook hands with each of them.  One could see the crowd singing and dancing to all her nostalgic songs of yesteryears.

Next on stage came singer–composer and internationally acclaimed Goa's favorite pop singer Allan Vaz who took up the initiative to share and promote the love of this sweet language of Goa for our younger generation.

Allan sang songs from his two pop albums ‘Goenchim Festam’ song title ‘Sambhav Mojem Kalliz’ and ‘Lojeanaka’ and he had all his fans screaming for ‘Meera Meera’ With his intimate style of showmanship on stage he sang his heart out to all his fans during his performances. He now plans to release his third album shortly entitled ‘Fall In Love’.

The unforgettable Rita Rose wife of the late legendary singer Alfred Rose came next to sing songs like‘Bomboichi Birmoti’ ‘Gupti Mog’ among others of her favorite numbers which brought back memories of  her late husband.

The crowd puller for the younger audiences present was the lovable, adorable and dashing Goa’s Pop Sensation Olavo Rodgriues (Popularly known as O’luv) came in holding a long horn and a packet of Goa’s favorite round bread rings ‘Kakonn’ which he brought all the way from Sunny Goa. He went around singing and distributing it among the audiences.

Singing songs from his album ‘Love You, Goa’,‘Sandra’,’Moga Mandolin’,   ‘Carolina’, ‘Sogllo Sounsar’, ‘Cucu Rucu Cu’, ‘Ami Goenkar’Baby ‘Kor Cantar’, he had the young crowd jiving and singing to his popular love songs.

Internationally renowned dance choreographer and Bollywood Jhalak Dikhla Jha fame Tobby Fernandes, sponsored his performances. He kept the show alive with his amazing dance troupe performing the Goan melody through song and dance with a range of colorful carnival type outfits for each of his dances, which had the audiences clapping and cheering all the way till the very end.

As they say the best was yet to come and so to wrap up an enjoyable evening of high octane Konkani music from the land of Goa, all the artists, musicians and dancers came together for a grand finale on the song of Lorna ‘BEBDO’.  This act took back memories that will be the much talked about show among all the audiences present who truly enjoyed an evening of Konkani music and the spirit of Goa in Mumbai.

The G.O.A. will present their annual ‘Goan Carnival- CARNIFEST 2017’ on Sunday, 26^th February 2017 in Kurla. Contact : 9967694848.