SINGER SHANNON K SHARES SOME FUNNY AND INTERESTING ANECDOTES FROM HER SHOOTING IN JAIPUR FOR “RUN” 

Shannon K, a globally renowned singer who is riding high on the success of her latest song “Run” shares some anecdotes and her behind the scene experience while shooting “Run”.

“During the filming of the music video, I remember we were heading up to the Fort and we had to climb up to the top of the hill. As the camera rolled and I started to act I guess I got a bit too enthusiastic that I completely forgot where I was and my foot slipped. In that split second I had my entire life flash in front of my face and I actually thought I was going to meet Jesus but luckily I survived” says Shannon K.

In a funny incident, Shannon’s younger sister Annabelle who is the director and the creator of the entire video had a great fall and Shannon, however, couldn’t stop laughing “We were heading towards the location in Jaipur and my sister literally fell face flat on the ground twice. It was hilarious but I had to control my laughter because she was crying and also had to direct me so I wasn’t about to lose my life over that, hahaha

Shannon describes the song “Run” as her personal interpretation of self-confidence and dreams. She highlights the message of diversity and encourages people to be proud of their skin color and ethnic roots.

 INDIAN FILM AND TV PRODUCERS COUNCIL (IFTPC) HONOURS ASIT KUMARR MODI FOR COMPLETING 3000 EPISODES OF TAARAK MEHTA KA OOLTAH CHASHMAH

The most loved, watched and appreciated show on Indian Television, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah completes 3000 glorious episodes.

After entering the Limca Book of World Records and winning the title of ‘longest running comedy show' on television, the creator of the show, Asit Kumarr Modi is over the moon.

While the fans have stormed the social media space with their wishes and congratulatory messages on the show’s well-deserved success, IFTPC virtually and personally honored Asit Kumarr Modi for his illustrious accomplishment.

IFTPC has and will always promote entertaining, uplifting content that combines excellent storytelling and superior acting talent. Their primary focus lies to contribute many talents – each brilliant in its own creative endeavors.

Kudos and congratulations to Asit Kumarr Modi.

MACAO LIGHT FESTIVAL 2020 WILL CELEBRATE ITS RICH CULTURE AND HISTORY THROUGH LIGHT ARTISTRY

Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and co-organized by Municipal Affairs Bureau, Cultural Affairs Bureau, and Sports Bureau, Macao Light Festival 2020 will brighten up the city with colorful lights and carnival elements every night between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. from 26 September to 31 October 2020.

Held for the 6 consecutive years, this year’s Macao Light Festival will showcase the rich culture and urban charm of Macao, while demonstrating the city is a safe place to visit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Furthermore, the festival will also highlight the beauty of the World Heritage architecture Macao possesses, the characteristics that distinguish the various communities that make up the city, and manifestations of the status of Macao as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Among the highlights of the festival are the projection mapping shows, with projections at heritage buildings in Tap Seac Square featuring as one of the main spots this year. The shows will also “paint” once again the façades of the Macau Yat Yuen Canidrome, formerly a dog racing track; and the Cozinha Pinocchio restaurant at Largo dos Bombeiros in Taipa Village, along with two other new sites on this edition, namely China Products Company building in Hong Kung Temple Square and the Wong Ieng Kuan Library in Areia Preta Urban Park.

In addition to video mapping shows, different spots along with the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, Anim’Arte NAM VAN, the Leisure Area at Rua do General Ivens Ferraz in Fai Chi Kei, Taipa Village, and several other locations in the different parishes of the city are among the 12 sites forming the network of routes for this year’s festival, featuring light installations and interactive games. Along the routes are spots to take selfies and check-in on social media.

Commenting on the same, Mr. Arzan Khambatta, Head- Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) India said, “Since its inception, the Macao Light Festival has been a huge hit amongst both tourists and residents. With an aim of narrating Macao’s diverse culture and attractions through merging the art of light with technology, we are excited to announce the sixth edition of Macao Light Festival featuring the unique architecture, rich history & culture.”

The Light Mapping will successively come into the spotlight with all necessary precautionary measures such as temperature check, the mandatory wearing of face mask, proper sanitization, etc. and will be covering 15 locations across four districts.

In 2015, MGTO launched the first edition of the Macao Light Festival is held annually at various locations in Macao Peninsula and on the Islands. The event aims to draw visitors to different districts of the city for an appreciation of Macao by night and to learn about the local culture and history from innovative angles shaped by light artistry.

 Ace Singer Madhav Mahajan takes to Mediterranean diet to keep himself healthy and fit

Madhav Mahajan has taken to a Mediterranean diet during the lockdown and it has changed his look completed. A Mediterranean diet has the right amount of macros and micros and it has really given a boost of energy and a stark difference to Madhav. 

We spoke to madhav on this and here is what he has to say, " I have taken to this diet and my body is taking time to get accustomed to it.  I feel more agile and energetic. The body feels different now. I can concentrate better now. And this lockdown was a great time to try out something new and reinvent which I tried doing it with be it Music or relationships or diet. I am loving the results. Everyone should try it once in a while."

We wish Madhav all the luck for his future endeavours. He is back in town and he looks in great shape and we are sure he would come out with some amazing pieces soon.

Another win for Asis Sethi's 

'A Bloody Mess' - 

an inspirational and powerful film on normalizing menstruation.

Ace filmmaker Asis Sethi's short film 'A Bloody Mess' which wants to normalize conversations surrounding menstruation, is winning many awards around the world. This time it has been awarded 'Excellence in Filmmaking' at the International Filmmaker Festival of New York. Before this, 'A Bloody Mess' won the prestigious REMI Award at the 53rd WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival; an award which was given to the giants of the film industry, including Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee, the Coen Brothers, and many more. As the list of awards continues to grow, Asis has the vision to bring even more films to our screens in the next year. 

As a South Asian Canadian filmmaker, Asis Sethi has longed to watch films that normalize conversations surrounding otherwise taboo or sensitive topics, and with that in mind, she set out to make her film “A Bloody Mess”. Produced by Fly Away Films Inc. and Think Brown Media, this short film brings to light Asis’s vision of getting the story across of the kind of angst a teenager can go through when she is constantly bombarded with traditional practices that disable her from voicing a plain and simple fact – that she is on her period. The film stars Maria Crystal Melo, Annie Koshy, and Devanshu Narang in lead roles.

Maria Crystal Melo plays the role of Varsha, a young South Asian girl who battles against her family’s traditional beliefs surrounding menstruation, which comes with rules prohibiting her from having an open dialogue with her father about periods. Since she was a child, Varsha has been told that while periods are normal, there are certain things she cannot do while menstruating, engaging her in an internal struggle as she tries to strike a balance between respecting her family and her own individual autonomy.

Asis Sethi has previously directed, written, and produced many independent projects including “The Colourful Crown”, a documentary film based on the effects of 9/11 on turban wearers in Canada, which was screened at film festivals and aired on OMNI Television nationally. Her sixteen-episode docu-series “Darshan Dekh Jeevan” has also aired nationally on OMNI Television for five years. She made a recent video with her team at FlyAway Films Inc., consisting of the wonderful women she works with, Armin Sethi, Daisy Kaur, Shwayta Sharma, Amreen Ghouse, and the talented Kamraan Mohamed. The video, called “Future Superheroes” sheds light on the importance of giving back to the world and nature through the eyes of a six-year-old girl writing a letter to her pen pal in a carehome. 

Asis is excited to share that she is in the midst of finalizing the editing of another short film titled, Still. She is also in the development phases of two projects: a short film focusing on the post-partum journey of a new mother and a feature film project which is currently under wraps.

As she progresses in her cinematic journey as a filmmaker and storyteller, Asis hopes to continue to stand up as a voice for groups who have consistently been suppressed in society. Through her film “A Bloody Mess”, Asis has been engaging in important conversations in the community on national radio stations, television stations, and web shows about menstrual hygiene. She hopes to continue to engage in conversations in the community with her upcoming projects.

'A Bloody Mess' is screening in many countries around the world including Canada, the US, India, and Italy.

Actor/Director Preeti Sood comes out in support of Kangana Ranaut for her brave stand.

Actress Preeti Sood who had worked with Kangana Ranaut in Revolver Rani has come out in support of her. They had a great time working on Revolver Rani some time back. The film didn't get the box office on fire but was critically acclaimed.

We spoke to Preeti and here is what she has got to say, "Kangana is the iron lady of our times. She has shown how to do it on your own terms and not fear anyone even if the opposing powers look like mountains. She has humbled many and quite a few more to go. 

She is the modern Indian woman, brave, strong, independent, and extremely competitive. We had a great time working in Revolver Rani. 

She would share her thoughts and one could sense that this woman is different and unlike the rest. She has a pure heart and whatever she says comes straight from the bottom of her heart. The country needs to come out and support this lady. We would never have anyone like her."

We also agree with the fact that there is no one like Kangana Ranaut. She definitely is an embodiment of the modern Indian woman. We can have our reservations but the fact is that she has turned the tables.

 SHANNON K PRESENTS HER NEW SONG "RUN" WITH A MESSAGE                         "BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAM & MANIFEST CONFIDENCE"

Song out now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQXYTZ1FrTc

While Shannon already shines the tiara of fame and popularity, her younger sister Annabelle is carving her way to success and fame as a director.

Their new song "Run" which is shot in Jaipur is different. Different,  not the cliche different but different in terms of the message, the feel, and the overall aesthetic of the song.

Shannon however describes the song Run as her personal interpretation of self-confidence and dreams" I feel like in the past I had been afraid of putting my true self out there. I was told to not dream big, to try and fit in to look alike, to change my style so I can be accepted by the people. But somewhere I felt like I was cheating myself by being someone who I’m not. The song is a motivation for everyone who needs encouragement to be themselves"

Over the years Shannon has realized that her uniqueness is her diversity. She takes pride in her skin colour and conveys her ethnic roots and reveals her Indian cultural side through the song.

The lyrics and meaning are heart touching. The song is presented through the music video shot in Los Angeles and Jaipur, one of the most beautiful cities in India. Both the sisters wanted to bring out the culture and authenticity into the video.

The music video however
 brings the best of two worlds together representing diversity.

It is not only the message and the locations that make the song unique, Annabelle K has directed the video,  created the entire look, and finalized the shoot idea and the location giving the song more of an Indo western aesthetic vibe.

The song seems fun and worth a watch.