Hollywood Director Param Gill Set to Release Controversial New Film Warrior Savitri Despite Death Threats

Param Gill is a rare breed of dentist slash award winning Hollywood film director who is suddenly being thrust under the international spotlight for reasons he never expected. His latest feature film, Warrior Savitri, which is slated for international release on August 25, 2016, has become a subject of heated controversy. Radical religious fundamentalists have not only been protesting the film’s release in public demonstrations throughout India, and setting fire to film posters and effigies of Param Gill himself, they’ve also been barraging him directly with a flood of ominous emails. One even threatening to publicly behead him:

“Self ban your film Warrior Savitri. It shows Goddess Savitri in poor light. If this film is released, you will be beheaded in public. Jai Shri Ram.”

A native of India himself, Gill explains that he had no intention of offending the religious sentiments of his homeland but rather to revive the ancient fable of Satyavan, Savitri and Yamraaj from the epic Mahabharata. The Mahabharata tells the story of goddess, Savitri, who used the sheer power of her dedication to her husband Satyavan to save him from being killed by Yama, the god of death. In Hindu mythology, Savitri symbolizes the epitome of a dutiful wife but Gill says he wrote Warrior Savitri as a modern day adaptation to portray Savitri in a more self-empowering light.

Savitri – played by Niharica Raizada – is also shown in shots depicting sexual intimacy. She is also shown wearing sexy clothing, including cut-off shorts and bustiér-style tops.The film is set in Las Vegas. Its stars include Om Puri, Lucy Pinder, Rajat Barmecha and Gulshan Grover.

Lucy Pinder statement:

"I was ready to leave from Los Angeles to Mumbai at the airport. But given the controversy surrounding the film, producers advised me to stay away citing security concerns. India has become a very intolerant country. I feel frustrated that I can not one to India to promote my first film".

Director Param Gill statement:

" I have worked in Hollywood all my life. But I am born in India, so the country beats in my heart. I was very excited to come to India to promote my first Bollywood film, Waarrior Savitri, but producers advised me to stay away. My effigies have been burnt across India with heavy protests to ban the film. I request the protesters to join a special screening of film at Mumbai. They will find nothing objectionable rather they will feel inspired".

“Sex selection is rampant in India. Women’s survival is at stake. We have to fight for their rights.” – Param Gill, Director of Warrior Savitri.

Param Gill

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SUCCESSFUL PRODUCER AVADH SHARMA ON HIS ACTING STINT IN “EK KAHANI JULIE KI”

CHETNA ENTERTAINMENT’S FILM

"EK KAHANI JULIE KI"

After establishing himself as a successful producer, Avadh Sharma is on to prove his mettle as an actor in Aziz Zee’s soon-to- release “Ek Kahani Julie Ki” staring Rakhi Sawant

After establishing himself a successful director-producer, Avadh Sharma is on to prove his mettle as an actor in Aziz Zee’s forth coming release “Ek Kahani Julie Ki” which stars Rakhi Sawant in the lead. The film will see Avadh Sharma playing a baddie and a pretty good one at that. 

Post the trailer launch of the film “Ek Kahani Julie Ki”, his villainous look with a shrewd smile has got thumbs up from his friends and colleagues from tinsel town. Avadh Sharma is receiving rave reviews about his brilliant acting skills and phone calls from friends congratulating and appreciating his work are pouring in.

“I am flooded with phone calls and sms-es ever since the trailer has released. I am feeling elated. I had surrendered to the character completely. My belief has turned into a reality." further adding “Doing good work is my only agenda, success and praises will therefore follow” saysAvadh Sharma

CAST & CREW:

CHETNA ENTERTAINMENT’S FILM “EK KAHANI JULIE KI”-
Producer - Mrs. Chetna Sharma; Director – Aziz Zee; Executive Producer – Honey Singh Chandok; D.O.P – Mohamed Jaffer; Writer – Arsh ; Art Director – Kunal Sachdeva; Costume Designer - Archana Singh. Star Cast:- Rakhi Sawant as JULIE;  Avadh Sharma; Amit Mehra; Sangeeta Tiwari; Jimmy Sharma; Adi Irani; Rajesh Khera; Saniya Pannu Aarti Nagpal ; Sonu Baba; Music Director: DJ Sheizwood.

FILM RELEASES ON 9TH SEPTEMBER, 2016


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Avadh Sahrma with Armaan Malik, Aziz Zee and DJ Sheizwood

“Venus Worldwide Entertainment Pvt. Ltd to launch” Sophie Choudry’s new single “Sajan Main Nachungi”

BONDING OVER BACHELORETTE! Sonam Kapoor launches first l ok & teaser of Sophie Choudry’s wedding anthem Sajan Main Nachungi music on - Venus Worldwide Entertainment Pvt. Ltd exclusively on her app!

“Venus Worldwide Entertainment Pvt. Ltd to launch” Sophie Choudry’s new single “Sajan Main Nachungi”

Champak jain of Venus Worldwide Entertainmentsays “Sophie has done an outstanding job in the single. It is after 3 years that she is coming up with her single & we are proud to release it under our label. The song is peppy and captures the essence of bachelorette. At Venus we aim to present the best to the audience”

Girl- Bonding is the new It thing in Bollywood & the girls are killing it going all out to support each other. The cat’s finally out of the bag as the actress & singer  Sophie Choudry put all the speculations of her supposed engagement to rest by sharing the details of her upcoming music single that revolves around a bachelorette party. Brownie points to Sophie for her clever marketing plan & it’s made enough noise for all the right reasons with the likes of her industry friends who orchestrated the prank by their congratulatory wishes. First timer for any pop video, Sonam Kapoor launched the teaser of the song exclusively on her app & the two stunners got along like house on fire.

Itsure is a treat to have two glamarous girls come together to launch the teaser on the app & their camaraderie couldn’t be ignor d. Apparently Sonam confessed how her friends thought she was uncool to be invited to parties as she doesn’t drink & Sophie added that its been the same with her which is pretty unlike the larger than life image the two pretty girls have otherwise.

Champak Jain

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Bharat Diamond Bourse installs 

Indian National Flag Mast

The 118 ft high 30’ x 20’ ft flag will be displayed 24x7, 365 days across the year

A 118 feet high Flag Mast has been installed in the premises of Bharat Diamond Bourse located in the ‘G’ Block of Bandra Kurla Complex, a corporate hub of Mumbai. The Indian National Flag admeasuring 30’ X 20’ was ceremoniously hoisted at the hands of Shri. Kirtibhai Doshi, the senior most diamond merchant in Mumbai. Smt. Amrita Devendra Fadanvis, wife of chief Minister of Maharashtra state Shri Devendra Fadnavis, was the guest of honor.

Shri. Anoop Mehta, President of Bharat Diamond Bourse, Shri. Bharat Shah, President of Mumbai Diamond Merchants Association; and Shri.Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman of  The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Counsil were present. All the members of the Management Committee of the Bourse and prominent diamond traders in Mumbai were also present on the occasion. Mumbai Police Band added a special flare and grace to the occasion by playing selective patriotic tunes. Security and Fire Safety contingent of BDB turned out impressively for salutations. The National Tricolor will be kept flying round the clock all the days in year. Proper illumination of the Flag Mast during night time would be ensured.

Shri Anoop Mehta, President of Bharat Diamond Bourse said, “Installation of the Indian national flag at BDB is a moment of pride to all of us. As the tri-coloured Indian national flag signifies strength, peace and growth of the country, BDB signifies rich culture of Indian craftsmanship in the Indian gems and jewellery sector that has established itself globally.”

Shri Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman, GJEPC, said,”It is a proud moment to all of us at BDB. The waving flag symbolises a feeling of pride, gratitude and honesty amongst the BDB members.”

Bharat Diamond Bourse is a conglomerate of 2500 diamond traders that occupies a 20 acre plot and 1.18 million sq. ft. built up area in BKC. The Bourse is instrumental in fetching sizable amount of foreign exchange to India and also a major employment generator. 50000 to 60000 people visit the Bourse daily. The Bourse is the largest diamond market in world and proudly calls itself as ‘Diamond Centre of the World’.

It was a proud moment for the Bourse as this is the second highest Flag Mast in Mumbai.

Smt. Amruta Devendra Fadnavis 

Smt. Amruta Devendra Fadnavis and Shri Kirtibhai Doshi

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IMC LADIES WING HOSTS WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR'S EXHIBITION 

ACTOR SONAM KAPOOR AND OLYMPIC SWIMMING LEGEND STEPHANIE RICE 

JOIN ILLUSTRIOUS GUEST LIST AND COMMITTEE AT THE OPENING

EXHIBITION TO PROMOTE B2B NETWORKING FOR PARTICIPANTS AND A FOCUS ON GEN NEXT 

The IMC’s Ladies’ Wing celebrates its Golden Juiblee this year, and presents their much awaited Women Entrepreneurs’ (WE) Exhibition, on August 23-24, at the Dome @ NSCI in Mumbai. 

The two-day exhibition has created a distinguished name for itself as a coveted shopping destination, patronised by Mumbai's elite, with an enviable melange of products that range from lifestyle and fashion to food and more. In keeping with the IMC's mission to provide relevant platforms for creativity and enterprise in women the exhibition will see 195 skilled women from across the country, who do not have a retail presence, showing exclusively designed apparel and bespoke jewellery, lifestyle, personal care, gourmet, home décor products and much more.

In order to further the interests of women entrepreneurs, this year the IMC is focusing on creating specific B2B networking opportunities for the participants, for instance having time slots for multi-designer store owners to preview participant's collections collections before the exhibition opens to the public to set up future business opportunities. Another focus of the exhibition is "Gen-Next" which aims to promote talent in the group of women who are under 30.  

A mobile app has been specially curated for the exhibition to help exhibition guests locate stalls beforehand. 

Actress, Sonam Kapoor, says, “The IMC is in its Golden Jubilee Year and this exhibition is a wonderful example of their consistent effort over the years, to bring to the fore the tremendous talent and skill of Indian women. I am happy to be here to officially open the exhibition.”

The event has always drawn support from celebrities from all walks of life. This year the exhibition will be opened by Bollywood Actress, Sonam Kapoor. She is joined by the illustrious Australian swimmer, winner of 3 Olympic Gold Medals, Stephanie Rice. Other illustrious dignitaries who will be attending are Pinky Reddy, Rashmi Thackrey, Reshma-Suleiman Merchant, Kanika Kapoor, Bhagyashree, Juhi Chawla, Shaina NC, and many others.   

Stephanie Rice, who has been a well-known proponent of women's causes, says, “I have always supported women empowerment and every effort that helps to showcase their unique talents, whether it's an athlete, an entrepreneur or an artist. I am honoured to be here at the IMC Ladies’ Wing Women Entrepreneur exhibition and support and encourage this noble effort.” 

President, Radhika Nath, says, “This year is about empowering women to make the most of their opportunities. It’s about inspiring women to believe in themselves and to give form to their dreams.

Guest of Honour, Pinky Reddy states, “I know IMC Ladies Wing is one of the first organisation to bring in the concept of Women Entrepreneur Exhibition in Mumbai. In fact it used to be the only huge exhibition I had attended earlier and have only seen it evolve every year.”

Co-chair Kaushika Hemdev, adds, "We are delighted with the response to the exhibition. There are many events in the city but the attendance at our opening shows the niche that IMC has created in terms of its work and it arises from our purpose of promoting the immense talent of women entrepreneurs."  

Chairperson, Anuja Mittal shares, “In order to cater to the young audience we have balanced this year’s exhibition by getting participants from each genre. We aim at setting higher standards every year.”

Sonam Kapoor

Stephanie Rice and Sonam Kapoor

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Director Farah Khan and Sajid Khan have unveiled the book cover for author Jeet Gian's new funny book 'The Three Wise Monkeys' which will be launched in second week of September.

ABOUT THE BOOK
The trio Amar, Akbar, and Anthony had no clue whatsoever about their goddammit indecisive careers and indefinite struggles.And that was because they were born with the Peter Pan Syndrome and were simple enough to be tricked by anyone, including their mystifying girlfriends Meghna, Farah and Sarah. And as is the fate of all morons, they were drawn into trouble deep trouble of hiding crores of rupees of black money in secret of shore companies. Will their mistake of turning a blind eye to the philosophy of ‘See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’ cost them their careers and put them in prison?  Or Will Lady Luck change their fortunes forever?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeet Gian is a Chartered Accountant and the founding partner of JCA Consulting Group based in Dubai (U.A.E). At present he lives in Dubai with his family. To know more about Jeet, visit www. jeetgian.com or write to him at info@jeetgian.com.

Jeet Gian

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AN ITEM GIRL CAN ALSO BE THE LEADING LADY IN A FILM : RAKHI SAWANT

Rakhi Sawant who has cemented her position in the industry will be seen in a never-seen-before avatar in her next film“Ek Kahani Julie Ki” essaying the role of the protagonist“Julie”.

After having a glorifying carrier and carving a niche for herself in the industry, renowned name Rakhi Sawant will triumph upon the hearts of the nation with her talent & charm. Squashing all the myths that an ‘item girl can’t act’, she gears up to venture and experiment with her role in her next film“Ek Kahani Julie Ki”

Broadening her horizon and exhibiting her acting skills in her next “Ek Kahani Julie Ki”, Rakhi proclaims, “As an actor I don’t wish to restrict myself to be the quintessential Bollywood heroine and get type casted. The character I am playing in the film is very strong and meaningful which has different shades. I have never attempted that genre before, it’s the 1^st time I am challenging my credentials and playing a role which is very rarely attempted by the heroines. However I feel fortunate that such a role has come my way so without giving it any second thought I gave it a nod. Now I am just waiting for the response from the audience and the industry”

CAST & CREW:-

CHETNA ENTERTAINMENT’S FILM “EK KAHANI JULIE KI”

Producer - Mrs. Chetna Sharma; 

Director – Aziz Zee; 

Executive Producer – Honey Singh Chandok; 

D.O.P – Mohamed Jaffer; 

Writer – Arsh ; 

Art Director – Kunal Sachdeva; 

Costume Designer - Archana Singh. 

Star Cast - Rakhi Sawantas JULIE;  Avadh Sharma; Amit Mehra; Sangeeta Tiwari; Jimmy Sharma; Adi Irani; Rajesh Khera; Saniya Pannu Aarti Nagpal ; Sonu Baba; 

Music Director -  DJ Sheizwood.

Rakhi Sawant

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