Tuesday, December 3, 2019



X-Ray – The Inner Image A Psychological Thriller opening day collection is 1.15 Crore

The filmmaker Rajiv S Ruia enters the world of a psychological thriller with his latest outing X-Ray- The Inner Image, which is quite a bold move but he holds his ground and delivers yet another worthy watch. The film produced by Pradeep K Sharma under the banner of Baba Motion Pictures has collected 1.15 Crore on opening day as it has been released in more than 400 theatres all over India.
 The film revolves around a young man and a woman, Rahul Sharma and Yaashi Kapoor, who are caught in a whirlwind of dark emotions and sensual fantasies. Rajiv S Ruia directorial ‘X-Ray – The Inner Image’ is a stunning visual delight, which is shot in a whole new seven camera set-up for every scene so that the audience gets a whole new experience. The camera, sound design, screenplay, and performances are all in the right place. The dialogues are well written and delivered. The camera work is great, which captures every little detail, which makes for a thrilling ride. The film does come loaded with a stunning and groovy item song titled Jigliya, which features beautiful and popular actress Evelyn Sharma, by Rapper Ikka and Swati Sharma. It’s been written by veteran Shabbir Ahmed and composed by talented Raaj Basho. The review of the film is also very promising.













On the eve of the BSF’s 55th Raising Day, Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka and his renowned Social Awareness Organisation Ample Mission proudly presented a Tricolour Banner as a gift of love to the brave Indian soldiers of the BSF during a ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border. The Tricolour banner, when unfurled is nearly 72 meters long with hundreds of signatures and messages that the campaign has so far attracted from students studying in hundreds of schools and colleges across the city of Mumbai. This kind of activity was done here for the first time and the BSF Officials were extremely delighted and accepted the Tricolour banner as a token of love and appreciation from them. Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka, his son Sidhaant and their entire family.

The Tricolour banner material has been specially woven for this signature drive by skilled textile industry experts to ensure that the quality and color on the fabric is long-lasting and technically can be folded back together in its entirety easily. The Tricolour banner had toured across hundreds of kilometers to reach many young students, India's future.

The signature campaign has been designed as an important tool to educate and inspire the youth about the valor and sacrifices of our valiant Armed forces. “We want them to be able to express their gratitude to the brave soldiers who are safeguarding the nation's boundaries day and night. Through this initiative, we hope to keep the fire of "Desh Prem" burning in every young Indian's hearts” said Dr. Aneel Murarka. He is the Grandson of Freedom Fighter Late Shri Chiranjilal Murarka. Through this initiative, he intends to bridge the void between the youth and our defense personnel through this signature campaign which was undertaken over the many months, to collect heartfelt messages from the youth of India and sow the seeds of patriotism in their young minds and hearts for our nation’s great future.






SMITA GONDKAR’S  LOVE FOR SPEED & WHEELS

Smita Gondkar’s is one of the very few actresses to enjoy sports as much as acting. Even in the past, the actress has shared her love for racing & bikes by participating in many shows and races. In fact, she is also a part of Ahura Racing which is an all-girls team

Taking this passion a step further, Smita participated in JK Tyre #FestivalOfSpeed 2019 "I got a call from the JK tire team and Ahura racing to participate in JK Tyre racing championship round 4 #FestivalOfSpeed 2019 & I was more than happy to be a part of it. I had to manage my shooting schedule though. I would have anyways done that for the love of racing"

Elaborating more about the sport, Pappi De Parula actress said “Luckily, I pick up technical things pretty quickly. I won’t say this is an easy sport, but yes my passion for motorsports did prove to be an advantage. Seat Time is a major factor in these sports

Talking about the track experience, she shares that racing is an expensive sport and it doesn’t really give back anything except thrill and adventure.
 “It is an extremely calculative sport and you cannot mess around. Plus, the rules are very strict and safety measures are advanced.”













ACTRESS CHARU KASHYAP'S PASSION FOR HORSE RIDDING 

Charu Kashyap has time & again showed her love for the horse riding. The stunning actress has taken professional horse riding training and since then she is often seen riding horses whenever she finds a chance. What began as a hobby, slowly became a passion for a sport.

Talking about her passion, Charu Kashyap says "My father was in defense. Horse riding is something I love since my childhood. Whenever I get time, I like to go horse riding. People call horse ridding a macho sport but I feel women ridding a horse look sexy & so attractive" 

"I would love to pursue horse riding professionally in the near future. I find relaxing, it is sort of a stress buster for me" adds Charu Kashyap.
 


Spotify music is on a roll in India and the recently announced Originals by Spotify have us all excited. 

One of their top shows for Spotify has it roped in Actor/RJ Mantra for a detective thriller podcast called "Bhaskar Bose", being produced by Mantra's own audio production house MnM Talkies.
Mantra will soon be seen in the epic period film "Panipat", by Ashutosh Gowariker on the silver screen and it will be fair to say that the actor, director, RJ is on a roll with multiple projects at his expense. He is not only one of the most popular Television Presenters on Star Sports along with being a popular voice behind multiple international projects but is also a very accomplished theatre actor.
He says "December is a very exciting month for me as not only is my film "Panipat" releasing on the 6th but a combination of two of my passions 'radio' and 'theatre' with "Bhaskar Bose", an audio drama for Spotify will be out as well. It's a good time for creators and performers".
The poster of Bhaskar Bose is out and we are all kicked to hear the thriller podcast. The growth of podcasts in India in 2019 has been tremendous and while we have watched films all our lives, we can't wait to 'HEAR' Bhaskar Bose, which is as Mantra quotes "an audio film". Looking forward to a 'Mantra-Mugdh' December. 



गोदरेज अँड बॉइस आणि प्रसिद्ध लेखिका केटी बाग्ली यांच्यातर्फे लहान मुलांसाठी मेनी सिक्रेट्स ऑफ मँग्रोव्ह्ज हे पुस्तक लाँच
लहान मुलांमध्ये मँग्रोव्ह्ज जतन करण्याचे महत्त्व आणि जागरूकता निर्माण करण्यावर पुस्तकाचा भर
मुंबई2 डिसेंबर 2019  गोदरेज अँड बॉइसने बालसाहित्यातील प्रसिद्ध लेखिका केटी बाग्ली यांच्या सहकार्याने मेनी सिक्रेट्स ऑफ मँग्रोव्ह हे पुस्तक तयार केले आहे. आज लाँच करण्यात आलेले हे पुस्तक कंपनीच्या पर्यावरण संवर्धन आणि मँग्रोव्ह्ज यंत्रणेचे महत्त्व यांविषयी जागरूकता निर्माण करण्याच्या विविध उपक्रमांचा एक भाग आहे.

निसर्गप्रेमी डॉ. फिरोझा गोदरेज यांनी या पुस्तकाचे अनावरण करत भारतीय उद्योग क्षेत्राचे जनक आणि पर्यावरणप्रेमी नवल पिरोजशा गोदरेज यांच्या स्मृतीला हे पुस्तक अर्पण केले. जागतिक कीर्तीचे शास्त्रज्ञ डॉ. के. कथीसारन यांनीही यावेळेस भारतीय मँग्रोव्हजचे वैविध्य आणि महत्त्व यांविषयी आपले विचार मांडले. त्यांनी आपले संपूर्ण करियर मँग्रोव्ह्ज वेटलँड्सचा अभ्यास करण्यात व्यतीत केले आहे.

मँग्रोव्ह्ज हे जैवविविधतेचा खजिना मानले जातेचशिवाय त्याचे पर्यावरणीय महत्त्व अमर्यादित आहेत. ओशनिक रेन फॉरेस्ट या नावानेही ओळखले जाणारे मँग्रोव्ह्ज माशांना प्रजननासाठी योग्य वातावरण पुरवते आणि त्यामुळे पर्यायाने मासेमारांना उपजीविका मिळवण्यास मदत होते. त्याशिवाय सरपणासाठी लाकूड, गुरांसाठी चारामधऔषधेपर्यटन विकासासाठी वाव अशा गोष्टीही मँग्रोव्ह्जमुळए शक्य होतात. मँग्रोव्ह्ज म्हणजे उष्णकटीबंध प्रदेश आणि उबदार किनाऱ्यावर समुद्र आणि जमिनीदरम्यान असणारे उंच झाडांचे जंगल. मँग्रोव्ह्ज हे एखाद्या हरित किल्ल्याप्रमाणे असतातजे समुद्री जीवनाचे त्सुनामीवादळेचक्रीवादळ आणि पुरापासून संरक्षण करतात. 1999 मध्ये ओडिशा येथे आलेल्या तुफानी वादळात तसेच 2004 मधील आशियाई त्सुनामीमध्ये मँग्रोव्ह्जनीच भारतीय मालमत्तेचे संरक्षण केले होते.

लाँचदरम्यान केटी बाग्ली यांनी मँग्रोव्ह्ज कशाप्रकारे शहराचे प्रदूषण आणि नैसर्गिक आपत्तींपासून संरक्षण करतात हे सांगत त्यांचे महत्त्व विशद केले. पुस्तकाचे अनावरण करताना लेखिका केटी बाग्ली म्हणाल्या, आपल्याला केवळ एक आयुष्य मिळतं आणि आपण ते योग्यप्रकारे जगण्यासाठीस सर्वोत्तम प्रकारे प्रयत्न केला पाहिजे म्हणजे भविष्यातील पिढ्यांना निसर्गाच्या वरदानाचा आनंद घेता येईल. तसे करतानाच आपण मुलांना पर्यावरणाचे रक्षण करण्यासही शिकवणे आवश्यक आहे, ज्यामुळे आपल्या आयुष्यावर प्रचंड प्रभाव निर्माण करणाऱ्या डिजिटल तंत्रज्ञान आणि सोशल मीडियाच्या काळात मुलेही त्यांचीभूमिका योग्य प्रकारे पार पाडू शकतील. लहान मुलांना जागरूक करू शकणारे आणि आपल्या भविष्याला आकार देण्यात महत्त्वाची भूमिका बजावणार असलेल्या लहान मुलांच्या मनावर योग्य प्रभाव निर्माण करू शकणारे हे पुस्तक तयार करण्यासाठी गोदरेजबरोबर काम करणे माझ्यासाठी सन्माननीय आहे. आम्हाला आशा वाटतेकी या मुलांना हे पुस्तक वाचताना मजा येईलत्यातून ते काहीतरी शिकतील आणि ते ज्ञान आपल्या मित्रपरिवारापर्यंत पोहोचवतील.

याप्रसंगी डॉ. फिरोझा गोदरेज म्हणाल्या, लहान मुलांच्या हाती आपल्या देशाच्या प्रगतीची दोरी आहे. पालक आणि मार्गदर्शक म्हणून आपण त्यांना योग्य मूल्ये व माहिती दिली पाहिजे व त्यांना जबाबदारपणे वागण्यास शिकवले पाहिजे. लहान मुलांना शिक्षित करण्यासाठी आणि मजेदार पद्धतीने शिक्षण घेण्यासाठी आम्ही केटी बाग्ली यांच्या मदतीने हे अनोखे पुस्तक तयार केले आहे. लहान मुले हे पुस्तक वाचतील आणि पर्यावरणाची जपणूक करणाऱ्या त्यातल्या व्यक्तीरेखा त्यांना आवडतील अशी आम्हाला आशा वाटते.

बुक लाँच प्रसंगी गोदरेज अँड बॉइसच्या गोदरेज कन्स्ट्रक्शनचे कार्यकारी उपाध्यक्ष आणि व्यवसाय प्रमुख श्री. अनुप मॅथ्यू म्हणाले, जगभरातील कित्येक देश हवामान बदलास तोंड देत असल्याचे ठळकपणे दिसून येत आहे. भारतही त्याला अपवाद नाही. प्रौढ आणि लहान मुले अशा दोघांनाही या परिणामाची कल्पना असणे आवश्यक आहे. आपली मुले देशाच्या भविष्याला आकार देण्यात महत्त्वाची भूमिका बजावतील. त्यांना योग्य निवड करण्यासाठी प्रेरणा देणेनिसर्गाचे जतन करण्याविषयी जागरूक करणे आवश्यक आहे. आम्हाला आशा वाटते,की या पुस्तकाच्या मदतीने मुलांना हसतखेळत मँग्रोव्ह्जचे महत्त्व समजून घेता येईल.

या पुस्तकात नऊ वेगवेगळ्या गोष्टी असून त्यांच्या शेवटी मँग्रोव्ह्ज आणि वन्यजीवांची चित्रे देण्यात आली आहेत. हे पुस्तक पूर्णपणे मोफत असून मँग्रोव्ह्ज संकेतस्थळावर उपलब्ध असेल. (mangroves.godrej.com).

यंदा 5 जून रोजी जागतिक पर्यावरण दिनानिमित्त गोदरेजने मँग्रोव्ह्ज अपची अद्यावत आवृत्तीही लाँच केली आहे. या अपमध्ये 67 भारतीय मँग्रोव्ह्ज आणि मँग्रोव्ह्जशी संबंधित जातींची माहिती देण्यात आली असून ते हिंदी व इंग्रजीसह समुद्रकिनारपट्टीवरील राज्यांच्या नऊ भारतीय भाषांत उपलब्ध आहे. हे अप अँड्रॉइडआयओएस आणि विंडोजवर उपलब्ध आहे.

गोदरेज अँड बॉइसबद्दल
गोदरेज समूहाची गोदरेज अँड बॉइस ही कंपनी विविध प्रकारचे 14 व्यवसाय हाताळते. 1897 मध्ये उच्च दर्जाच्या कुलुपांचे उत्पादन सुरू करत ही कंपनी स्थापन करण्यात आली होती. तेव्हापासून कंपनीने ग्राहकोपयोगी वस्तूकार्यालय आणि औद्योगिक उत्पादने व सेवापायाभूत सुविधा व स्थावर मालमत्ता अशा क्षेत्रांत स्थान मिळवले आहे. मुंबईमध्ये मुख्यालय असलेली ही कंपनी उपकरणेफर्निचर आणि इंटेरियर्स, सुरक्षा उत्पादनेलॉकिंग उत्पादनेएव्ही सोल्यूशन्सव्हेंडिंगमटेरियल हाताळणीऔद्योगिक लॉजिस्टिकएयरोस्पेसऔण्विक उर्जासंरक्षमवाहन क्षेत्रासाठी टूलिंग सोल्यूशन्सप्रोसेस इक्विपमेंटउर्जा पायाभूत सुविधास्थावर मालमत्तापर्यावरणपूरक इमारतींसाठी सल्लासेवा क्षेत्रात आघाडीवर कार्यरत आहे. गोदरेज हा भारतातील सर्वात विश्वासार्ह ब्रँड असून तो दर दिवशी जगभरातील १.१ अब्ज ग्राहकांना सेवा देतो.

गोदरेज मँग्रोव्ह्जबद्दल – विक्रोळी येथील गोदरेज मँग्रोव्ह्ज संपूर्ण मुंबई मेट्रोपोलिटन रिजनच्या पर्यावरणासाठी मूकपणे आपले अतिशय महत्त्वाचे योगदान देत असतातदोन वर्षांच्या संशोधन अभ्यासातून असे निदर्शनास आले आहेकी यातील स्टँडिंग स्टॉक आपला बायोमास आणि गाळासह ग्लोबल वॉर्मिंग आणि हवामान बदलामागचा प्रमुख घटक - कार्बन डाय ऑक्साइड सहा लाख टनांपर्यंत धरून ठेवू शकतोत्याशिवाय दरर्षी 60 हजार कार्बन डायऑक्साइड वेगळा केला जातोजमिनीला स्थैर्य देण्याबरोबरच मँग्रोव्ह यंत्रणा नैसर्गिक चक्र आणि पोषण पुनर्नूतनीकरणामध्ये महत्त्वाची भूमिका बजावत पर्यावरणाचा समतोल साधते.  
"NANDI" by Master Artist Vivek Kumavat in aid of The Nargis  Dutt Foundation
Inauguration by Chief Guest Mrs. Priya Dutt & Guest of Honor Mrs. Bina Aziz and Talat Aziz

Exhibition also saw the presence of Arzan Khambatta. Aakif and Iram Habib, Kayur Patel, Farhana Vohra, Nubarakka Lokhandwala, Kalpana Saxena, Leena Singh, Rajiv Popley, Avinash and Gayatri , Aly and Yasmin Morani , Parvez Damania , Radhika Seksaria  &, Usha Agarwal.

Date- 2nd Dec to 8th Dec, Monday till Sunday
Time- 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Venue- Jehangir Art Gallery - 161 B, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai


Vivek Kumavat’s art is instantly recognizable and has a spontaneous recall value for Indian art connoisseurs as all his works are created around the icon of the majestic Indian Bull. Most of his work decorates the walls of Indian & World leaders.

Vivek Kumavat hails from a small town where domesticated animals are seen everywhere. Out of these, the bull captured his attention towards its hefty built, characteristic traits and its important place in Indian mythology and moreover its universal recognition as a zodiac sign.

“We all are a part of nature and every human trait can be traced inanimates in nature. It is surprising that even though animals cannot speak, almost all of them can project the characteristics similar to human being only by their physical gestures. One such animal is the bull, whom I observed closely from the human nature point of view. And it is no wonder that it represents human trait in zodiac ring where it is called Taurus.”

The bull is a perfect symbol of mental and physical endurance.

In this series along with its utility, Vivek has concentrated on the holy position that it holds in Indian mythology. In Indian mythology, the bull has a special significance of being the vahanaor of the vehicle of Lord Shiva. Its holy name is Nandi and it is completely devoted to the Lord and therefore we find Nandi placed at the entrance of Lord Shiva’s temple. Prayer at Lord Shiva’s temple is incomplete without reverence to Nandi.

To create the religious and mythical aura, Vivek has painted figures on the body of bulls, in this series. The colors are chosen to project the ancient Indian painting style. Some of the paintings have plain colored bulls but the canvas has figured on it.

The bull is truly an inspiring animal with its healthy body and mind. Vivek mentions that he gets positive vibrations on seeing the magnetic and gigantic built of a bull. Its positive charisma nullifies negativity and helps to develop a positive attitude in life.

Vivek concludes by saying "I would like to sum up by saying that to uplift your spirit, develop and follow the bull’s spirit because it is a troupe of humanity”

About Vivek Kumavat- Born in 1977, Vivek Kumavat did his graduation in Fine Arts from the prestigious Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai and is currently based out of Mumbai. The creative genius has put his solo shows to display at - Sir J.J. Applied Art Gallery, Mumbai in 2001; Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai in 2002; Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai- 2002 ; Hacienda Gallery, Mumbai (Sponsor, Women’s India Trust) in 2004 ; Triveni Kala Sangam Art Gallery, New Delhi in ; Art entrance art gallery, Mumbai  in 2008  ; Renaissance art gallery, Bangalore in 2009 ; Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai in 2011.

His group shows includes-  Group Show, F 1 PIT BUILDING Singapore; Group show – at MCA Club, BKC, Mumbai in 2010; Group Show India Art festival 2011, Mumbai in 2011; Group Show colors 2011 Coomaraswamy Prince of Wales Museum, Art Gallery, Mumbai in 2012; Group Show India Art festival 2012, BKC Mumbai in 2012; Group Show colors 2012 Coomaraswamy Prince of Wales Museum in 2012; Group show colures 2013 at Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai in 2013; Group Show India Art festival 2013, Nehru center Mumbai in 2013; Group Show, brush storks 2014 Deccan, Taj Deccan Hyderabad in 2014 Group Spring fest (art nouveau) Gurgaon in 2014; Group Show small is beautiful (art noveau) Epic center Gurgaon  in 2014; Group Show palette 2014, Fountainhead leadership center Alibaug in 2014; Group Show colors 2014 Coomaraswamy Prince of Wales Museum in 2014  ; Group Show colors screen art show Dubai in 2014; Group Show India Art festival 2014, Nehru center Mumbai in 2014; Group Show DUBAI art fair 2015 at Oberoi hotel Dubai in 2015; India art festival 2016 ,at Nehru center Mumbai in 2015; India art festival 2016 at Delhi in 2016; Group show global art Dubai at Oberoi hotel in 2016; World art Dubai at World Trade Center in 2016; Singapore affordable art fair in 2016; World art Dubai at world tread center in 2017; Singapore affordable art fair in 2017; India art festival 2017, at Nehru center Mumbai in 2017; Nargis Dutt Foundation at Taj lands End in 2017; Affordable art fair London in 2018; Singapore affordable art fair in 2018; World art Dubai at World Trade Center in 2018; India art festival 2019 ,at Nehru Center Mumbai in 2019; World art Dubai at World Trade  Center  in 2019
























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