ACTRESS ANJALI PANDEY PRODUCES, ACTS, DIRECTS & STORY SCREENPLAY IN A 13 MINS SHORT FILM “MAHINA” HIGHLIGHTING ATROCITIES AROUND MENSTRUATION THAT STILL PREVAIL IN THE SOCIETY

"Mahina" also marks the debut of Anjali Pandey's Production house "Guardian Angel's Entertainment"

A number of films tackle the stigma around periods, but they frequently reduce discussions to only the feeling of shame. Anjali’s short film “Mahina” explores the cruelty that still exists in the society in remote areas due to lack of education, which results in an act of brutality towards women.

The short film features Anjali and Karan Mehra, an urban couple who decide to travel and traverse a village. Their trip turns into a nightmare when they become witness to absurd and monstrous act towards a woman on periods.

“Mahina” is the result of Anjali’s observation from her travel days where a part of her felt helpless that she couldn’t save those women exposed to inhumanity.
Her want to change the way society looks at menstruation has resulted in a short film “Mahina”
“Lockdown gave me a lot of time to think about important topics that need to change . Menstruation is definitely one of them. Conversations around menstruation have finally entered the mainstream cinema and punched holes in the culture of silence around the subject. Slowly and gradually things are changing. Mahina is my contribution to this change. Let’s fight the stigma around menstruation together” says Pandey.
Karan Mehra says "I am so proud of Anjali to put together a film on a topic which needs our attention. Not many people talk about it. Mahina is a realistic film which shows the ground reality of how women are treated during menstruation"
Guardian Angel’s Entertainment presents Mahina; featuring Anjali Pandey and Karan Mehra; Produced by Anjali Pandey; DOP & Editor- Eliezer Sircar; Music by - Hemant Pant; Executive Producer - Madhuri Pandey.

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Further to our conversation sending you the details of Celebrities flock on Rizzle App

Indian short video app Rizzle recently noticed a huge surge in engagement as many B-town celebs decided to flock to the app and interact with their fans directly.

Amidst lockdown, people across the globe have been looking around to find a source of entertainment and something that keeps them going. While some decide to pursue their hobbies, others utilize their time by being creative digitally. To end the monotony and boredom, Indian short video app Rizzle recently noticed a huge surge in engagement as many B-town celebs decided to flock to the app and interact with their fans directly.

This 60-seconds short video app is known for its exclusive video content, short web series, and exemplary features like Collabs, R-Series, R360 among others. The app is in vogue, especially because of its quirky concept and extraordinary user experience. TV actors including Karan Sharma and Sumit Kaul, to name a few, have been using the app for quite some time and are thoroughly enjoying it. To quote the Pavitra Rishta actor Karan Sharma, “The best thing about Rizzle is its positive community where people are just supportive of one another, I love that!” The actor even attended Live sessions on Instagram with the Rizzle community.

Splitsvilla fame Nibedita Pal, who is one of the most loved celebs on the Rizzle app said, “I like how Rizzle doesn't have the comment box and instead has a response video feature which makes it stand out from the rest.” Nibedita can be seen creating videos on her makeup, painting tips, workout, etc. Sumit Kaul, who joined the app a couple of months ago said that “the kind of adulation you get from the Rizzle community is unseen anywhere else and I’m grateful for that”.

The app has been making waves in the Indian short video space for a long time now. Rizzle supports dual-camera support on the iOS app. This is also a unique feature among all the short-video apps in India. The app supports the concept of channels so that content creators may organize their creations so their subscribers can consume content according to their interests. In the short-video domain, Rizzle is the only app that has this unique feature.

In a recent live session on Instagram, Gaurav Wadhwa admitted that “Rizzle is the only platform where I share my exclusive fitness tips. I love that my fans send me response videos, sharing their feedback. It’s so good to see their expressions and happiness. I do respond to some of them”.

Ankit Bathla, who’s another famous name on the Rizzle app and of course, in the television industry, quotes, “Rizzle knows how to appreciate the talent and that's commendable”. The app doubles up as a digital portfolio for artists and promotes talent. With exciting weekly contests and sponsorships to support talented creators, the Rizzle community is coming out stronger than ever.

Priyanka Chopra’s cousin Mannara Chopra is another name that’s making Rizzle a lot bubblier with her presence. Speaking about being on Rizzle in her first video on the platform, she says,

“I’m super excited to join you guys (her fans) in Rizzle! Rizzle is real in the world of reels, and I’m looking forward to documenting cute and crisp one-minute videos just for you guys!” Needless to say, her fans are stoked to be able to watch the content their favorite star puts out, and even respond to her via Rizzle’s exclusive video responses.

The platform’s content encompasses everything from serious talk shows, to broadly scoped mini-series ranging from horror thrillers to comic spoofs. Download the app to not only show your talent to the world but also get a chance to connect with your favorite celebrities and directly interact with them. Rizzle is the new name for entertainment unlimited! 

 

Bank of India Celebrates 115^th Foundation Day 

·        Launches International and contactless ‘Signature VISA Debit Card’

·        Inaugurates new buildings of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI)

·        Provides financial assistance to underprivileged patients at KEM Hospital, Mumbai

·        Felicitates frontline COVID Warriors of BMC 

Bank of India, one of India’s largest public-sector banks on the occasion of its 115th Foundation Day on September 7, 2020, decided to salute the saviours of Nation. With a Pan India presence spread across 55 zones and over 5,000 branches, the bank now has close to 50,000 employees along with a strong overseas presence. 

The Bank celebrated its 115^th Foundation Day with simplicity as a mark of respect for the staff members and the public who are suffering from the current pandemic. On this occasion,the bank launched a Signature Visa Debit Card. This is an International Contactless Debit Card, which will be made available in Metal and Plastic Variant. This Card will cater to the affluent/high net worth individuals maintaining an average quarterly balance of Rs. 10 lakhs and above. This card will have a spending limit of up to Rs. 5 lakhs on POS&E-commerce and Rs.1 lakh on ATM. Other features include Complimentary lounge access(2 per quarter) and offer on Travel, Retail, Dining, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Luxury Hotels, Reward points for online usage, etc. It will also provide Insurance against fraudulent transactions.

The MD & CEO virtually inaugurated new buildings of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI)atBarabanki, Lucknow and Giridih. The bank emphasized the need for maximization of credit linkage through RSETI’s for achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Speaking on this auspicious occasion Shri A.K. Das, Managing Director & CEO of Bank of India said, “We feel proud to be one of the oldest and largest Public Sector Banks in the country. On the occasion of our 115th Foundation Day, we like to express our gratitude towards each and every one of the frontline COVID 19 warriors, frontline workers from the healthcare & law enforcement agencies, employees of all the banking institutions, and other emergency service providers who have supported the nation during this period of current pandemic. The bank remains committed towards its goal in support of Nation Building.”

The bank donated PPE Kits to BMC and also provided financial assistance to KEM Hospital, Mumbai for medical assistance to underprivileged patients of cardiology and gastroenterology who can’t afford the treatment costs.

With the COVID situation impacting the banking sector and the economy as a whole, Bank of India has made sure that there are no lapses in services during these testing and unprecedented times. The bank has been instrumental in providing uninterrupted operational service across the branches with all safety and security measures are undertaken at the branch level in accordance with the Central and State Governments.

During these times, the bank has also encouraged customers to move towards the use of digital transactions to ensure safety and security as well as transparency at an operational level.

About Bank of India

Bank of India was founded on 7th September 1906 by a group of eminent businessmen from Mumbai. The Bank was under private ownership and control till July 1969 when it was nationalized along with 13 other banks. Beginning with one office in Mumbai, with a paid-up capital of Rs.50 lakh and 50 employees, the Bank has made a rapid growth over the years and blossomed into a mighty institution with a strong national presence and sizable international operations. In business volume, the Bank occupies a premier position among the nationalized banks. The Bank has over 5000 branches in India spread over all states/ union territories including specialized branches. These branches are controlled through 55 Zonal Offices and 8 NBG Offices. There are 46 offices in 19 countries,20 branches of 4Subsidiaries, 1 representative office and 1joint venture abroad.

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Sethi Sisters are on a roll

The dynamic duo has been in the news for all of the accolades being received by 

'A Bloody Mess', directed by Asis Sethi and written and produced by Armin Sethi. The latest accolade is the nomination for the best international short film at the Fort Myers Beach International Film Festival. The nomination comes shortly after the film has received awards such as the prestigious Remi Award at the 

53rd Houston International Film Festival. 

Asis Sethi and Armin Sethi are familiar names in Toronto - both have spent much time contributing to the South Asian community. When they were teenagers, they had their own dance studio and performed at huge stage shows with Bollywood stars. Asis went on to appear both in front of and behind the camera for diversity shows and news for a national channel while Armin pursued a career in law and journalism. While both continue to channel their energies in their respective areas of interest, they both come together to tell stories. 

With their latest short film 'A Bloody Mess', they have been winning accolades as the short film attempting to normalize conversations surrounding menstruation is selected at various film festivals worldwide. Asis as the director and Armin is the writer and producer are ecstatic that their story is receiving appreciation as the topic is so important to discuss openly.  

 Singer and Performer Simantinee Roy pays a Tribute to Tagore through her latest song ‘Amaro Porano Jaha Chaye’

Singer and Performer Simantinee Roy pay tribute to Rabindranath Tagore through her version of Rabindra Sangeet 'Amaro Porano Jaha Chaye', a Bengali song featuring her released by Times Music Bangla.

 Rabindra Sangeet has inspired artists of all generations over the globe. From a very young age, Simantinee was always inclined towards music and her passion got wings when she performed for the very first time at All India Radio as a child artist and was recognized for her talent. This motivated her to curate music that was close to her heart and culture. While the music video was shot at her home, the overall setup showcases her love for true heritage in a black saree, singing. Written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore, “Amaro Porano Jaha Chaye” is a melancholic love song, music is rearranged by Sayan Ganguly

 Simatinee Roy has always believed that music has no borders and limitations. It has played an integral role in her existence and with a vision of spreading the awareness about the roots of traditional music, her creations are focussed on soulful melodies with a contemporary touch to fit the vibe of day and age.

 Sharing about the song, Simantinee says, “Being a Bengali Rabindra Sangeet is inbuilt in our DNA. My journey as an artist started with my Tagore based song performances and later, I took formal training with my Guru Ji Late Shri Samir Das at Surjharna, Tripura”.

 Simantinee’s vision is to spread Bengali Music through her independent work. She is already working on her upcoming original compositions and is also planning on her other Bengali music initiatives which would involve other talents which she would be disclosed in the coming time.

   Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uQ8CXRZ0d0

 

 Businessman and entrepreneur Fahim Rustom Qureshi forays into Bollywood 

Intro: Fahim Qureshi has collaborated with Dushyant Pratap Singh to bring in classy entertainment for Indian cinema.

With a background in the construction business, businessman Fahim Rustom Qureshi bought over Origin Film studio lab situated opposite Yash Raj Films in Andheri. Origin Film Lab has produced two films - Fauji featuring Sharman Joshi and Mugdha Godse and another film Wo meri Student hai page featuring Anup Jalota and Jasleen Matharu.

Now Fahim Qureshi has entered into a deal with Dushyant corporation, wherein they will produce eight short films and one feature film in one year. The first film is titled Shatranj. The film cast is - Hiten Tejwani, Kavita Tripathi, Shawar Ali, Pankaj Berry, Ashutosh Kaushik, Hemant Pandey, and Ekta Jain. Dushyant Corporation is headed by film director Dushyant Singh and his friendship with Fahim Qureshi made him sign the deal. Dushyant Corporation not only plans to bring in films with meaningful content but also introduces the newest technology and special effects in the business in the coming years.

Qureshi said, "Dushyant Singh is a talented film director and our collaboration with his company aims to bring in films with superior quality and good content in the business. Hopefully, masses will get to see classy content in films and it will be interesting entertainment for them."

This collaboration has created a buzz in the film world and people feel that when creative and corporate minds get together, the results will be awesome!

 TIPS MUSIC ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE MUSIC RIGHTS OF AMMY VIRK & SARGUN MEHTA STARER “QISMAT 2”

There is no doubt that the regional music space is growing, and along with it, the interest of music labels is also on the rise.

Recently, Tips Music, India’s most loved music label, has acquired the worldwide music rights of the film “Qismat 2” starring Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta.

In the past, Tips Music has produced and made blockbuster Punjabi films like - Kaptaan, Ambarsariya, Mel Karade Rabba, Dil Apna Punjabi to name a few and with Qismat 2 Tips returns back to the Punjabi industry.

Acknowledging the popularity of their content from Bollywood to other regional languages, all of it has complemented the company’s growth and efforts to stay among the top labels in the country.

Kumar Taurani says “We are happy to associate ourselves with Mr. Navdeep Narula and Mr. Ankit Vijayan of Shri Narotam Ji Studios and especially on Qismat 2. Music is the cornerstone of any successful film be it Hindi, Punjabi, or any other Indian regional language, we believe that Qismat 2 like it’s predecessor will also be a massively successful venture and with artists such as Jaani, B Praak, and Ammy Virk himself helming the music the expectations are certainly high and we surely won’t disappoint you. In today’s time, the audience is smart, they do not bifurcate between regional cinema or Bollywood, it is always about good content for them..”

Ammy Virk says "Music of Qismat will be loved worldwide. It was made with a lot of passion to match the storyline of the film. Tips as a music label are known for their premium and melodious music. We are sure that with Tips we will reach to a broader audience and we are proud to associate with Kumar Tauranji"

Sargun Mehta says,” Being part of an Iconic Film Qismat was an overwhelming experience,  the audience has shown immense love for it and music of the film played a very important role. I am all excited for Qismat 2, we are making sure and hoping that this time it becomes a bigger success. Tips Music is one of the renowned labels that will definitely reach a wider audience. I want to thank Mr. Kumar Taurani for this huge association.

It is likely that there will be more partnerships like this in the coming months for Tips Music, we will have to just wait to see what comes next. Qismat 2 will be produced by Mr. Navdeep Narula and Mr. Ankit Vijayan of Shri Narotam Ji Studios and directed by Jagdeep Sidhu.