Tuesday, March 21, 2023

 


THE ART OF INDIA EXHIBITION BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 100 INDIAN ARTISTS BY SHOWING A COLLECTION OF OVER 200 WORKS ON THE THEME OF 'INCLUSION & DIVERSITY'


19th March, 2023 in Mumbai- India’s thriving art world is growing fast—and the strength of Indian art is growing rapidly, adding to its growth, The Art of India exhibition, brings together 150 Indian artists in an effort to make art more democratic and accessible by showing a collection of over 200 works on the theme of 'Inclusion & Diversity' at Snowball Studios, Worli – Mumbai. This is the second iteration of the exhibition, which includes a variety of art forms created by some of the most prominent modern Indian artists from both home and abroad. It showcases creative expressions of artistic proficiency and imaginative concepts. Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, digital and mixed-media works, are examples of several artworks that are displayed to make this into a magnum opus.

Guests who presented for the art exhibition were - Vidya Balan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Deepshikha Nagpal, Arjumman Mughal, Inika Datta, Manu Parekh, Madhvi Parekh, Deepa Parekh, Prashant Virendra Sharma, Shwetaa Khanduri, Shanthi Priya, Munisha Khatwani, Rohit Verma, Hansa Singh, Gwen, Sangeeta Wadhwani, Anshita Asnani, Jugnu Ishiqui and many more.


Works by celebrated artists like Manu Parekh, Satish Gupta, Sujata Bajaj, Jaideep Mehrotra, Lalitha Lajmi, Naynaa Kanodia, Sudip Roy, Jayasri Burman, Paresh Maity, Jatin Das, Rekha Rodwittiya, Surendran Nair, Rini Dhumal, Akbar Padamsee, Ambadas, CN Karunakaran, Jeram Patel, Jai Zharotia, Prabhakar Barwe, Rabin Mondal, Ram Kumar, Vasant Wankhede, KG Subramanyan, Laxma Goud, Himmat Shah, Krishen Khanna, Jin Sook Shinde, Subhash Awchat, Seema Kohli, GR Iranna, Sheetal Gattani, Bose Krishnamachari, Mahirwan Mamtani, Shuvaprasanna, Shipra Bhattacharya,  Vrindavan Solanki, Shola, Gurcharan Singh, Dileep Sharma, Laxman Aelay, Thota Vaikuntham, KS Radhakrishnan, Ajay De, Revati Sharma Singh, Vinita Karim, Shivani Dugar, Sushma Jain, Puja Kshatriya, Jenny Bhatt, Kiyomi Talaulicar, Heeral Trivedi, Arunanshu Chowdhury, Kanchan Chander, Jaya Lamba, Birender Yadav, Prof Shivnath Ram, Dipti Pandey, Tejswini Sonawane, Arzan Khambatta, Suresh Muthukulam, Chitravano Mazumdar, Dharmanarayan Dasgupta, Ganesh Haloi, Jogen Chowdhury, Lalu Prasad Shaw, Mrityunjaya Mondal, Prokash Kormarkar, Rabin Mondal, Ramanando Bandhopadhya, Sanat Kar, Samir Mondal, Sanjay Bhattacharya, Shipra Bhattacharya, Shuvaprasanna, Shyamal Datta Ray, Suhas Roy, Naval Jijina and many more will be exhibited at the exhibition.


The edition is curated by Dr Tarana Khubchandani, Director of Gallery Art & Soul, and mentored by artist Brinda Miller. With Inclusion & Diversity as its theme, the second edition of The Art of India is a relevant, unique amalgamation of some of the best works from different regions of the country.




*Director of Gallery Art & Soul, Dr Tarana Khubchandani says “We are thankful to the generous artist community that came together for Art of India in such an overwhelming response, trusting us with several works made specifically for the event. With paintings, sculptural works in different media, hand woven art carpets, video projections, 3D walkthroughs and an array of workshops, the Art of India brings Indian art centrestage on the cultural landscape and is an opportunity for an art lover of every genre to connect and collect.”



Mentor & Artist Brinda Miller says “One of our aims is to spread art awareness all over the Indian subcontinent, through specially curated exhibitions of artworks of multiple genres. Additionally, my creative interests in all forms of the arts have led me to play a diverse and inclusive role as Advisor and Mentor in this edition of the Art of India. Our joint efforts begin with two mega shows in Mumbai and Delhi. It is here that we hope to bring together art lovers, connoisseurs and artists alike.”




 सोनी मराठी वाहिनीवरील मालिकांमध्ये साजरा केला जातोय गुढीपाडवा! 


                      सोनी मराठी वाहिनीवरील मालिकांमध्ये गुढीपाडवा साजरा केला जातो आहे. ‘जीवाची होतिया काहिली आणि ‘छोट्या बायोची मोठी स्वप्नं या मालिकांत गुढीपाडवा साजरा केला जातो आहे.

                     ‘जीवाची होतिया काहिली या मालिकेत गुढीपाडवा साजरा होतो आहेअर्जुन आणि रेवथी यांच्यातले प्रेम फुलू लागले असून गुढीपाडवा सण त्यांनी साजरा केलारेवती कानडी भाषिक असल्याने त्यांचा म्हणजेच कोकटनूरांच्या घरी त्यांचा उदगी हा सणदेखील साजरा होताना आपल्याला दिसेलउदगी हा सण कर्नाटकात नवीन वर्ष म्हणून साजरा केला जातो.  मराठी मुलगा अर्जुन आणि कानडी भाषिक रेवथी यांच्या प्रेम कहाणीमध्ये पुढे काय होईलते पाहण्याजोगे आहेपाहायला विसरू नका ‘जिवाची होतिया काहिलीसोमते शनिसंध्याकाळी .३० वासोनी मराठी वाहिनीवर.


                     शिक्षणासाठीची जिद्द आणि स्वप्नांची ओढअसा वेगळा विषय हाताळत ‘छोट्या बयोची मोठ्ठी स्वप्नं ही मालिका प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला आली. ‘छोट्या बायोची मोठी स्वप्नं या मालिकेत गुढीपाडवा साजरा होतो आहेभरपूर अभ्यास करून डॉक्टर व्हायचं स्वप्न बघणारी बायो आणि तिची आई भारती यांच्या आयुष्यात शुभांकरच्या येण्याने चांगले दिवस आले आहेतबायोच्या शिक्षणाच्या जिद्दीचा अनोखा प्रवास या मालिकेत आपल्याला पाहायला मिळतो आहेपाहा, 'छोट्या बयोची मोठ्ठी स्वप्नं', सोम.-शनि., रात्री 8.30 वासोनी मराठी वाहिनीवर.


   त्याव्यतिरिक्त ‘महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा या कार्यक्रमात गुढीपाडवा विशेष भागात सोनी मराठी वाहिनीवरील सगळ्या नायिका एकत्र आल्या आहेतगुढीपाडव्यानिमित्त हा भाग विशेष असेल आणि ‘महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्राच्या या भागात काय धमाल असेलहे पाहणे मजेशीर असेलपाहायला विसरू नका ‘महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रागुढीपाडवा विशेष.



 “Gen Z Actor and Supermodel Ishita Gupta Takes a Stand Against Cyberbullying from Kangana Ranaut”


In the age of social media, cyberbullying has become a rampant issue affecting people from all walks of life. Unfortunately, even celebrities and public figures are not immune to this kind of harassment. Recently, Gen Z actor and supermodel Ishita Gupta took a bold stand against cyberbullying from Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut.


It all started when Kangana Ranaut made derogatory comments about Gen Z on her Instagram story. She criticized them for spending too much time on their phones, not being consistent, and being unable to afford homes. She even went as far as to call them “gajar muli,” which is a derogatory term in Hindi.


In response, Ishita Gupta announced that she had bought her first house in Mumbai. She proudly shared her achievement on social media, and celebrated by dining at Julianos Bistro in Mayfair, London. She posted a picture of herself enjoying seafood pasta and sipping on a Starbucks coffee, while wearing a Christian Dior outfit. Her caption read, “Celebrating buying my first house in Mumbai with Starbucks + Avocado, in my own clothes cz the brands I wear don’t rent. Just #GenZ things….”



Kangana Ranaut indirectly attacked Ishita on Twitter by posting a video celebrating her designer’s birthday, and praising her for her commitment to her work. Ishita responded by sharing her educational qualifications, which included a degree from the prestigious Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, and enrollment in a master’s program at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. She also shared photos of her entrepreneurial venture, which is a luxury tourism company that rents out supercars, yachts, and limousines.


Despite Ishita’s dignified response, Kangana Ranaut continued to harass her on Twitter. She accused Gen Z of being lazy and lacking in intellect, and labeled those who advocate for social justice as “wokes.” Ishita, however, refused to engage in Kangana’s toxic behavior, and instead shared her A-level marksheets, which showed that she had received straight As for literature, history, and geography.


Finally, Ishita took the ultimate step to protect herself from Kangana’s cyberbullying by blocking her on social media. While some might argue that blocking someone is a cowardly move, it’s actually a smart way to protect oneself from toxic behavior. Ishita showed that she was not willing to tolerate any more abuse from Kangana, and by blocking her, she sent a strong message that cyberbullying is not acceptable.

Ishita’s response to Kangana’s cyberbullying is commendable, and it shows that Gen Z is not willing to tolerate any kind of harassment, whether it’s online or offline. Cyberbullying is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world, and it’s important that we take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones from it.



One of the ways to protect oneself from cyberbullying is to limit the amount of personal information that we share online. It’s also important to report any instances of harassment to the authorities, and to seek help from trusted friends and family members. Additionally, we can take steps to educate ourselves and our communities about the dangers of cyberbullying, and work together to create a safer online environment for everyone.

Ishita Gupta’s response to Kangana Ranaut’s cyberbullying is a testament to the resilience and strength of Gen Z. It shows that we have the power to take a stand against toxic behavior and create a better world for ourselves and future generations. We must continue to fight against cyberbullying and all forms of harassment, and work towards creating a more inclusive and compassionate society.

 A state of "Nofear" is a choice to change you bring with in you, says the fearless Sandhya Shetty






Sandhya Shetty shares her fearless battle towards making a safe space for women, to protect them from abuse, support health initiatives, and improve lives


It often takes considerable bravery to stand up for the rights of women. A world that believes “Ek aurat hi aurat ki dushman hoti hai'', Sandhya Shetty, a supermodel, an actor and a Commonwealth Gold medalist in Karate is committed to empowering women and girls via her initiative #nofear which she likes to call “Voice of Women”.

A five times State Karate Champion, Six times National Karate Champion from 2004 to 2017, Sandhya believes that women are disproportionately affected by all forms of violence and by discrimination in every aspect of life. Her initiative #nofear works to promote women’s rights across India, violence against women in every form, empowering and educating them, teaching them self defense.

“There are people who believe that we do not need feminism today, but nothing could be further from the truth. Women have struggled for equality and against oppression for centuries, and although some battles have been partly won, we have a long way ahead” says the holder of three International glorious medals- Commonwealth Karate Championship Gold Medal 2015, SAKF Bronze Gold & Bronze Medal in 2017 for India.

“Why do we have a pay disparity at work? Why do women feel unsafe at every point? Why do we have the maximum number of domestic violence cases, why is India called a male dominated society?. We have the maximum number of cases of rape, child marriage, witch-hunting, and acid-attacks, I would like to ask why” questions Sandhya who is a recipient of Super Achiever Award of Indian Karate by the hands of super star Rajnikanth.

Nofear is an action oriented mission which provokes a shift in the thought process of people .We need to inculcate the importance of "gender equality" at the root level in schools and homes. Both girls and boys must treat each other with respect on every level.

“One needs to be bold and responsible” says Sandhya who is the global brand ambassador of women empowerment. She is very Happy and basking in the Glory of her Debut film "Dharavi Bank" on OTT mx player and excited for her Another Debut Malayalam Film release 'Corona papers" directed by priyadarshan in April.

She concludes by saying "Nofear" is a slogan we all should imbibe in our daily lives with our action and live life fearlessly and Happily”

 Sajid Khan, Akanksha Puri, Rekha Khan And Many More At IIFTA - International Indian Film And Television Awards (Part-1)


Star Studded First Edition of IIFTA- International Indian Film & Television Awards spearheaded by Kumar Gautam Entertainment Opc. Pvt. Ltd

First ever star-studded edition of IIFTA- International Indian Film & Television Awards that not only honours the actors & directors, it also celebrates the technical crew & the evening to the presence of Shiv Thakare, Kaveri Priyam, Siddharth Kumar Tewary, Faisal Khan, Shweta Tripathi Sharma Rashmi Desai, Miss Malini Taran Adarsh, Dony Kapoor, Siddhi Bhutani, Eisha Singh, Tarannum Mallik, Aashima Kumar Sahni, Vinod Hasad, Priya Ahuja Rajeda & many more



18th March, 2023 in Mumbai
- IIFTA- International Indian Film & Television Awards spearheaded by Mr. Kumar Gautam & Mr. Bheru Jain of Kumar Gautam Entertainment Opc. Pvt. Ltd is a musical extravaganza recognizing and honoring exceptional contributions in fields as diverse as Films, Television, OTT, Music, Fashion & Lifestyle etc.




In the first edition, both Mr. Kumar Gautam & Mr. Bheru Jain wish to celebrate the never-ending excellence and growth of the Indian Entertainment industry. They honoured the excellence of Indian entertainers which was held at The Celebration Sports Club, Lokhandwala, Andheri West, Mumbai from 7:00 pm onwards. The award show celebrated the stellar work of Actors, Directors, Singer, Makeup Artists etc. IIFTA was an evening full of celebration, honouring, entertainment and drama.



Mr. Kumar Gautam of Kumar Gautam Entertainment Opc. Pvt. Ltd who has done over 79 successful award show says
 “Awards ceremonies are an integral part of any artist, production team, and crew members of the movie and television industry as it celebrates their hard work, innovation, and achievements” further adding “We are the only award show that celebrates & honours not only the actors and directors, also the technical crew. They are equally important as the stars associated with their projects”



Mr. Bheru Jain of Kumar Gautam Entertainment Opc. Pvt. Ltd says “The basic idea of this award show is to honour genius achievers from Bollywood, OTT, Television, Fashion etc. We aim to bring a revolution in the world of award shows by honouring each & every deserving individual apart from the actors & directors”





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