Monday, January 27, 2020

SONAAKSHI RAAJ & NIKHIL MARANI KICKSTART THEIR 

WEDDING CELEBRATION


Celebrity designer & Bollywood stylist Sonaakshi Raaj & restaurateur Nikhil Merani kick-started their wedding ceremonies with a star-studded Cocktail night at Estella Mumbai.
To be bride radiated brightest in a custom-made oxblood evening gown and punctuated her look with bejewels by Renu Oberoi Luxury Jewels.
An eclectic mix of celebrities and socialites like Raveena Tandon, Sajid Khan, Poonam Dhillon, Nushrat Bharucha, Kriti Kharbanda, Suraj Pancholi, Krishika Lulla, Sonal Chauhan, Malvika Raaj, Abhimanyu Dassani, Mandana Karimi, Shirley Setia, Kunal Rawal, Eshaa Amiin, Renu Oberoi, Rebecca Dewaan, Babita Malkani, Nishka Lulla, Baba Siddique, Yasmin Karachiwala, Karan Wahi, Rinzing D, Srishti Rhode, Ritika Bhavnani were present to grace the evening and celebrate along with the To-be couples.
Staying true to the theme of the night, glitz and glamour the invitees, friends, and family enchanted everyone with a mind-boggling performance.

It was indeed a spectacular affair!













Ritu Phogat aims to continue winning streak at ONE 

Championship

Largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE) returns to the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, 28 February

Mumbai, January 21: Indian wrestling sensation Ritu Phogat goes for her second win in a row in her budding mixed martial arts career when she locks horns with China’s Pro MMA fighter Wu Chiao Chen at ONE: KING OF THE JUNGLE as the largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship (ONE) returns to the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, 28 February. Phogat, who belongs to India’s most famous wrestling family, sizzled in her debut late last year when she beat Nam Hee Kim in the first round by technical knockout. 
The 25-year-old will need to be at the top of her game against Wu, who is looking to make an impact in her debut.
“It was quite challenging to leave wrestling and join another sport but the win has increased my confidence. The ambiance at ONE Championship has been amazing and I am overwhelmed by the love and support I have received so far from fans and from my teammates here in Singapore. I am looking forward to getting a win again,” said Phogat.
Other than Phogat, there will be 11 other bouts. In the main event, ONE World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand is scheduled to defend her ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Title against Janet “J.T.” Todd of the United States. The two were involved in an epic battle at the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Championship battle in early 2019 and would reprise their sizzling rivalry with the ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Championship on the line.
In the co-main event of the evening, reigning ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao of Thailand will take on the WPMF Bantamweight World Champion, Rocky Ogden of Australia for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title. In a lightweight contest, former ONE World Title challenger Amir Khan of Singapore will take on ONE Warrior Series contract winner Kimihiro Eto of Japan. Veteran Yoshihiro “Sexyama” Akiyama of Japan and Korea returns to action against Sherif “The Shark” Mohamed of Egypt in a welterweight mixed martial arts contest.
Top women’s atom weight and former ONE World Title challenger Mei “V.V” Yamaguchi of Japan continues her march to the top of the weight class, this time by facing formidable Chinese adversary, Meng Bo. Unbeaten American bantamweight contender Troy Worthe will take on New Zealand’s Mark Fairtex Abelardo, a ONE Warrior Series contract winner.
Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario of the Philippines battles Thai superstar Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai in a featherweight contest. Fan-favorite and former ONE World Title challenger Tiffany “No Chill” Teo of Singapore makes her highly-anticipated return to action against dangerous grappler Ayaka Miura of Japan.
In a ONE Super Series kickboxing contest, WFKO Kyokushin Karate World Champion Hiroki Akimoto of Japan faces OneSongchai R1 Champion Azwan Che Wil of Malaysia.
Lastly, ONE Strawweight Indonesian Tournament Champion Adrian “The Papua Badboy” Mattheis of Indonesia aims to bounce back from a tough loss to countryman Stefer Rahardian by claiming victory over CMPC 2015 Fighter Of The Year, “Wolf of the Grasslands” Hexigetu. Local hero Redeem Rahman, the first Singaporean martial artist in ONE Championship, goes head-to-head with Canada’s Jeff Chan.
About ONE Championship™:
ONE Championship (ONE) is the largest global sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, ONE is the world's largest martial arts organization, hosting bouts across all styles of martial arts such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, Kung Fu, Silat, Sanda, Lethwei, Mixed Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do, Submission Grappling, and more. ONE host the biggest sports entertainment events across Asia, featuring some of the world's best martial artists and world champions on the largest global media broadcast in Asia. ONE Esports, a subsidiary of ONE Championship, runs Asia's largest global esports Championship Series with some of the biggest blockbuster game titles in the world. With a focus on both martial arts and esports, ONE Championship is currently the largest producer of millennial live sports content in Asia. In addition to its digital platforms, ONE Championship broadcasts to over 2.6 billion potential viewers across 140+ countries with some of the largest global free-to-air and digital broadcasters, including Star Sports, Tencent, ABS-CBN, Astro, ClaroSports, Startimes, Fox Sports, Thairath TV, Turner Sports, Skynet, Mediacorp, Great Sports, Mediaset Italia, ProSiebenSat.1, Dubai Sports, and more.








Thursday, January 23, 2020

Shama Sikander sends her love for India's 70th republic day 


India will be celebrating its 70th republic day and its an extremely auspicious occasion for us. We as a nation have seen some tough times and we have earned our secularism and democracy. In 26th January 1950, our constitution came into power and we became the largest democracy in the world. Our very own shama Sikander has her thoughts and plans set for this day and let's go through it.


We spoke to shama on this occasion and here is what she says, " Firstly I would like to wish the entire nation a very happy republic day. This day is extremely important as this stands for unity in India as we are the largest democracy in the world. I would urge everyone to participate in this and be a part of a flag hoisting ceremony. India needs to know and read of their glorious past, the army which fought several battles and of course how we became a secular democratic. We are a very young country and we have to empower the women in India even more. There are further initiatives that have happened and we need to keep encouraging them to become the biggest superpower in the world and it should start right away with full effect. I urge my fellow Indians to show some love for the country and not think of republic day as just a holiday. It's a day to celebrate our nation and we should do this. On this day we must remember to stick together as a nation because if we stick together nobody can ever separate us. Stay united and with consciousness have a great republic day. This is the time to introspect on how we can grow as a nation by making ourselves better as a human and be of better service to our country only then can our nation become better as its the people who make the country. It is the accountability of all us fellow Indians to do our best and stay united come what may. Our biggest strength is our unity in diversity and that has to be preserved at any cost."

These are extremely meaningful and pious thoughts from the beautiful person that shama is. Now we know what makes her beautiful inside out. We should definitely make this day count. We wish shama a very happy republic day from our side and we urge everyone to celebrate this day with full force.




LAUNCH OF ANGREZI PATIYALAA- KITCHEN & BAR

The "Royalties" came together to celebrate the LAUNCH OF “ANGREZI PATIYALAA- KITCHEN & BAR” in THANE WEST

Mr Vishal Doshi,
 a force to reckon with in the Automobile Industry, brought to Mumbai, two years ago a style statement project “Angrezi Patiyalaa- Kitchen & Bar” in Andheri West. 

Carrying on the tradition & upping the game he brings yet another "ANGREZI PATIYALAA” in THANE WEST

This new hotspot Located at Korum Mall in Thane West, draws huge crowds, on both weekdays & weekends from 12 noon to 1 am.

The launch saw the presence of  Partners Ravi Punjabi, Al Patel and in celebrities were Smita Gondkar,  Prashant Virendra Sharma, Shanthipriya, Pradeep Sharma, Charu Kashyap, Sabyasachi Sathpathy, Rakesh Paul, Nisha Harare, Hindustani Bhau, Jugnu Ishquian, Ashish Kapoor, Divya Solgama &Amit Pal.

What's in it?
FOOD & DRINKS - The perfect destination for those who wish to enjoy a great meal with exotic cocktails and rocking live music – the suburban restaurant is a perfect blend of Indian, Continental & Oriental cuisine along with a fabulous ambience. The menu is comprehensive and alluring, dishes are authentic with bold, intense flavours acquired by the use of quality ingredients and there is an emphasis on a simple yet impressive presentation 

Angrezi Patiyaala- Kitchen & Bar serves delicacies like Gilafi Gosht Ke Seekh, Mushroom Galawat, Goan Prawn Pulao, Bombil Thecha, Khow Suey, Boat Pizzas with mouth-watering toppings, The Cowboy Sizzler, The Sicilian Sizzler, Stuffed Chicken Roulade, Peanut Butter Basil Baby Potato and so on. 

Keeping in sync with the concept, the beverage menu comprises of Cocktails using herbs and fresh fruits using current trends along with retaining the classics.

AMBIENCE- Angrezi Patiyaala- Kitchen & Bar welcomes you into a chic extensive patio with trendy tables, chairs & comfort seating. Beautiful lighting, lamps, greenery around and some rocking music totally add to the outdoor experience making it irresistible.

The inside section features dark & light wood furniture with spurts of vibrant colours on the chairs, arches that give a sense of old-world royalty, brickwork along with stylish interiors, giving the space a happy, warm & inviting atmosphere.

A compact stage for live performances adds to the charisma of the place. The bar with comfortable high stools is well stocked to elevate the drinking experience from good to memorable. 

Mr Vishal Doshi, owner of Angrezi Patiyaala- Kitchen & Bar said "The F&B industry is something I am passionate about. Opening a restaurant has been a dream since my childhood. Launching Angrezi Patiyaala & serving good food to our guests, does a dream come true for me" 

Ravi Punjabi  one of the partner of  Angrezi Patiyaala- Kitchen & Bar said " We believe that while the place will leave a pleasant and long-lasting impression to all our guest, Attentive, friendly service, an enjoyable experience with family & good food at affordable rates without comprising on the quality is what we are aiming at "  

Sunayana Kapur & Shweta Menon, the Consultant & Chef duo of S&S TABLE said, “As the name suggests, Angrezi Patiyalaa is a fun mix of a little Angrezi style with a hint of business"

We believe that despite their love for the eternal favourites, Indian diners to want their food to evolve beyond various realms. Our food style is a good mix of contemporary and traditional as a result of our sensitive understanding of different palates from across India and the World. Hence retaining the taste and feel of the food along with giving our guests an exciting new dining format and mind-blowing presentation is the key. Our menu is an eclectic mix of Indian, Continental & Oriental with myriad styles and interpretations keeping authentic flavours in mind'.
































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The 92nd Academy Awards To Air Exclusively on Star Movies and Star Movies Select HD on 10th Feb 2020

 

23rd January 2020; Mumbai: Oscar season is officially underway and Star movies is all set to bring you the most awaited award show in the world, the 92nd Oscars on 10th Feb, 2020. It will be aired simultaneously on Star Movies and Star Movies Select HD. The channel has been the official home of the Oscars® in India for more than two decades and like every year, this year too, millions of movie lovers across the country can watch the Red carpet revelry and glamorous ceremony live, courtesy of Star Movies. 
As a countdown to Oscars, the channel brings to you an iconic collection of Oscar-winning movies every Mon-Fri at 7 PM from 27th Jan to 28th Feb. Star Movies will keep the audiences glued to their television screens on Saturday evenings with some of the recent Oscar blockbusters including Bohemian Rhapsody which premiered recently on the channel, The Favourite where Olivia Colman delivered a knockout performance and took home the Academy Award Actress in a Leading Role and the likes from 8th Feb to 28th Feb at 7 PM.

Every year, Oscar marks the climax of the award show season and has always caught the viewer’s eye. Almost every year there is nail-biting tension around nominees, winners or celebrities in attendance. Like last year, the 92nd Academy Awards will be going host-less

The biggest event in showbiz has recently announced Nominations in all 24 categories. Among the 2020 Oscar nominees, Joker received the most nominations with 11, including nominations in the categories of Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, and Directing. Other Oscars 2020 nominees with multiple nominations include The Irishman, 1917 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood with 10 nominations and Jojo Rabbit, Little Women, Marriage Story and Parasite with 6.

So grab a strong cup of coffee and enjoy the biggest Red Carpet event live 10th Feb, Monday morning at 5:30 AM only on Star Movies!  And the Oscars goes to…! 


Kapil Sharma, David Dhawan, Madhur Bhandarkar lend support to FWICE's initiative to help film industry workers


FWICE made a big announcement of a housing plan for the film industry workers to make houses available for them at lower prices than the market rates.

Elaborating on the housing plan, FWICE Treasurer Gangeshwar Srivastav said, “Under Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojna we are building 50,000 houses in Shelu near Karjat, for those member workers of the film industry who don’t have a home. The members will be able to buy homes at prices much lower than the market rates.”

FWICE also distributed free groceries to those workers who don't have work anymore. The Federation also announced insurance policies worth rupees 3 lakh each for its members.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar who was present at the event said, "It's a great initiative and I think more people from the industry should come forward and help this initiative. Although, there are some stars who provide support to these unions but don't make a big show-off about it."

Echoing Bhandarkar, FWICE President BN Tiwari said, "We had approached Amitabh Bachchan to come for this event but he couldn't make it because of prior commitments. But he has assured that he will provide help to the federation whenever they need it."

Other celebrities who attended the event were comedian Kapil Sharma, music composer Salim Merchant, and veteran filmmakers David Dhawan and Subhash Ghai. They launched the mobile cardiac ambulance that will go to film shoots and do medical checkups of workers.

Rahul Tewary of Swastik Productions who donated the cardiac ambulance said, "All the name and fame we have received would not have been possible without these workers' support. So, we have to support them back in whichever way possible."

David Dhawan said, "It's time that successful artists and technicians give back a token of appreciation to the industry workers by supporting this initiative."

Subhash Ghai praised the initiative saying, "There are about 5 lakh workers in the industry. I appreciate FWICE's efforts of providing affordable houses, mobile ambulance, insurance to them. With the start of this initiative the entire film industry will wake up and come together to support such initiatives."

The event was organised by office-bearers including FWICE President B.N. Tiwari, General Secretary of Film Studio Setting and Allied Mazdoor Union and Treasurer of FWICE Gangeshwar Srivastav, and General Secretary of FWICE and President of AIFEC Ashok Dubey. 


FWICE फ़िल्म इंडस्ट्री के सभी विधाओं से जुड़े कामगारों के लिए बड़ी योजनाओं का करेगा ऐलान

आवास योजना से लेकर जीवन बीमा तक, FWICE फ़िल्म इंडस्ट्री से जुड़े लोगों के लिए तमाम बड़ी योजनाओं का करेगा ऐलान

द फ़ेडरेशन ऑफ़ वेस्टर्न इंडिया सिने एम्प्लॉइज़ (FWICE) जल्द ही फ़िल्म इंडस्ट्री से जुड़े कामगारों से संबंधित एक बड़ा ऐलान करने जा रही है। इसके तहत FWICE आवास योजना, फ़िल्म इंडस्ट्री से जुड़े तमाम कामगारों के लिए मोबाइल कार्डियाक एम्बुलेंस और विभिन्न विधाओं से जुड़े कामगारों के लिए एक जीवन बीमा योजना लाने जा रहा है।

फ़ेडरेशन से‌ जुड़े पदाधिकारी इस योजना का ऐलान मीडिया के सामने 22 जनवरी, 2020 को मुम्बई में करेंगे। मीडिया ऐंड एंटरटेनमेंट स्किल्स काउंसिल (MESC) के अध्यक्ष सुभाष घ ई, फ़िल्मकार डेविड धवन और मधुर भंडारकर, कॉमेडियन कपिल शर्मा, संगीतकार सलीम-सुलेमान और  एम्बुलेंस को दान के तौर पर देनेवाले स्वास्तिक प्रोडक्शन के राहुल तिवारी भी इस खास मौके पर उपस्थित होंगे।

इन तमाम योजनाओं की पहल का श्रेय FWICIE के पदाधिकारी बीएन तिवारी, फ़िल्म स्टूडियो सेटिंग और एलायड मजदूर यूनियन के जनरल सेक्रेटरी, FWICE के खजांची गंगेश्वेर श्रीवास्तव, FWICE के जनरल सेक्रेटरी अशोक दुबे और AIFEC के अध्यक्ष को जाता है।

इस कार्यक्रम के बारे में बताते हुए FWICE के बी। एन। तिवारी ने कहा, "हम तकनीशियन से लेकर डांसर्स तक  1000 ग़रीब व बेरोज़गारो‌ं लोगों को राशन का वितरण करेंगे।" उन्होंने अपनी बात को आगे जारी रखते हुए कहा, "10,000 कामगारों में से हरेक कामगार को तीन लाख रुपये का जीवन बीमा दिया जाएगा। इसे हमने प्रधानमंत्री कौशल विकास योजना के तहत प्राप्त किया है। उल्लेखनीय है कि जाने-माने फ़िल्मकार सुभाष घई सभी सदस्यों को इससे संबंधित प्रमाणपत्र प्रदान करेंगे।"

तमाम कामगारों का नेतृत्व कर रहे गंगेश्वर श्रीवास्तव ने कहा, "शुरुआती तौर पर राशन के वितरण के बाद हम आगे चलकर 200-300 ऐसे कामगारों को नियमित तौर पर राशन मुहैया कराएंगे, जो बेरोज़गार हैं। उन्होंने आगे कहा, "प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना के तहत हम 50,000 ऐसे कामगारों को घर मुहैया कराएंगे, जिनके पास अपना कोई घर नहीं हैं। ऐसे कामगारों को बाज़ार की कीमतों से कहीं कम दाम पर घर मुहैया कराए जाएंगे। इस आवास योजना से जुड़े प्रेजेंटेशन के वक्त ख़ुद बिल्डर भी मौजूद होंगे।

गंगेश्वर श्रीवास्तव ने इस बात की जानकारी भी दी कि इस कार्यक्रम के दौरान मोबाइल कार्डियाक एम्बुलेंस का उद्घटान भी किया जाएगा। उल्लेखनीय है कि यह एम्बुलेंस हर फ़िल्म सेट पर जाएगी और मुफ़्त में कामगारों के स्वास्थ्य की जांच करेगी। इस बात को सब जानते हैं अति व्यस्त होने और समय अभाव की वजह से कामगार अपने स्वास्थ्य का ख्याल नहीं रख पाते हैं। फ़ेडरेशन की मंशा और अधिक एम्बुलेंस सेवा शुरू करने की  है।

इस कार्यक्रम का आयोजन कामगारों के नेता गंगेश्वेर श्रीवास्तव के जन्मदिन के मौके पर किया जा रहा है। फ़ेडरेशन की योजना है कि वे अपने मुख्य पदाधिकारियों के जन्मदिन के मौकों पर कामगारों के लिए बनाई गईं कल्याणकारी योजनाओं का इसी तरह ऐलान करते रहें। यह कार्यक्रम 22 जनवरी, 2020 को मुम्बई के फ़िल्मसिटी स्थित रिलायंस स्टूडियोज़ में शाम 5 बजे से शुरू होगा।



FWICE करणार चित्रपटसृष्टीतील सर्व विषयांशी संबंधित कामगारांसाठी मोठ्या योजनाची घोषणा

गृहनिर्माण योजना ते जीवन विमा पर्यंत, FWICE चित्रपट क्षेत्रातील लोकांसाठी असलेल्या सर्व मोठ्या योजनांची घोषणा करेल.

२२ जानेवारी २०२० रोजी, फिल्मसिटी, मुंबईतील रिलायन्स स्टुडिओमध्ये द फेडरेशन ऑफ वेस्टर्न इंडिया सिने एम्प्लॉईज (FWICE) च्या  सहयोगी पदा अधिकाऱ्याने  मीडियासमोर फिल्म इंडस्ट्रीशी संबंधित कामगारांसाठी एक मोठी घोषणा केली. त्याअंतर्गत FWICE हाऊसिंग योजना, चित्रपटसृष्टीशी संबंधित सर्व कामगारांसाठी मोबाइल कार्डियाक रुग्णवाहिका आणि वेगवेगळ्या शैलींशी संबंधित कामगारांसाठी जीवन विमा योजना आणणार आहे. यावेळी मीडिया अ‍ॅण्ड एंटरटेनमेंट स्किल्स कौन्सिलचे (MESC) चे अध्यक्ष सुभाष घाई, चित्रपट निर्माते डेव्हिड धवन आणि मधुर भंडारकर, कॉमेडियन कपिल शर्मा, संगीतकार सलीम-सुलेमान आणि रुग्णवाहिनीला दान स्वरूपात देणारे स्वास्तिक प्रोडक्शनचे राहुल तिवारी ह्या विशेष प्रसंगी उपस्थित होते.

या सर्व योजनांच्या पुढाकाराचे श्रेय  FWICIE पदाअधिकारी बीएन तिवारी, फिल्म स्टुडिओ सेटिंग एलायड मजदूर यूनियनचे सरचिटणीस,  FWICIE चे कोषाध्यक्ष गंगेश्वर श्रीवास्तव, FWICE चे सरचिटणीस अशोक दुबे आणि AIFEC चे अध्यक्ष यांना जाते.

या कार्यक्रमाबद्दल स्पष्टीकरण देताना  FWICE चे बी. एन. तिवारी म्हणाले, "आम्ही तंत्रज्ञांपासून नर्तकांपर्यंत १००० गरीब आणि बेरोजगारांना रेशनचे वितरण करू. १०,००० कामगारांपैकी प्रत्येक कामगाराला 3 लाख रुपयांचा जीवन विमा देण्यात येईल. हा विमा आम्हाला प्रधानमंत्री कौशल विकास योजनेंतर्गत मिळाला आहे. उल्लेखनीय  बाब म्हणजे  सुप्रसिद्ध चित्रपट निर्माते सुभाष घाई  त्यासंदर्भातील प्रमाणपत्र प्रदान करतील. "

सर्व कामगारांचे नेतृत्व करणारे गंगेश्वर श्रीवास्तव म्हणाले, “सुरुवातीला रेशनचे वितरण झाल्यानंतर आम्ही बेरोजगार असलेल्या २०० - ३०० कामगारांना नियमित शिधा पुरवणार आहोत. ते पुढे म्हणाले, "प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजनेअंतर्गत अशा ५०,००० कामगारांना घरे उपलब्ध करुन देण्यात येतील ज्यांची स्वत: ची घरे नाहीत. अशा कामगारांना बाजारभावापेक्षा अगदी कमी किंमतीत घरे दिली जातील. या गृहनिर्माण योजनेशी संबंधित सादरीकरण्याच्या वेळेस स्वतः बिल्डर देखील उपस्थित असतील.

या कार्यक्रमात मोबाइल कार्डियाक रुग्णवाहिकेचे उद्घाटनही करण्यात येणार असल्याची माहिती गंगेश्वर श्रीवास्तव यांनी दिली. हे उल्लेखनीय आहे की ही रुग्णवाहिका प्रत्येक चित्रपटाच्या सेटवर जाईल आणि कामगारांच्या आरोग्याची विनामूल्य तपासणी करेल. प्रत्येकाला हे माहित आहे, अतिव्यस्त आणि वेळेअभावी कामगार आपल्या आरोग्याची काळजी घेऊ शकत नाहीत. याकारणामुळे अधिक रुग्णवाहिका सेवा सुरू करण्याचा महासंघाचा मानस आहे.

कामगार नेते गंगेश्वर श्रीवास्तव यांच्या वाढदिवसानिमित्त हा कार्यक्रम आयोजित करण्यात आला आहे. फेडरेशनची अशी योजना आहे कि त्यांच्या मुख्य पदाधिकाऱ्याच्या वाढदिवसा निमित्ताने कामगारांसाठी योजल्या गेलेल्या कल्याणकारी योजना जाहीर करने.






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