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.

Lizaa Malik learning Mixed Martial Arts as a new hobby to destress

Lizaa Malik has taken to another form of sport. She is now learning Mixed Martial Arts. She is an avid fitness enthusiast and she has taken to various forms of fitness be it home workouts, zumba, dance to name a few. She has now taken to mixed martial arts and she is learning it online. This girls knows no stopping.

We spoke to Lizaa on this and here is what she has to say, "MMA us something that has always interested me. I have really young memories of watching Bruce Lee movies and how he championed MMA. I had wanted to learn it ever since. It was time. I knew this is the time to do it. I am absolutely loving it. It combines strength, stamina, focus and agility all at once. Its high intensity and I love that about it. I urge everyone to take up some form of sport."

We are seeing some great work from Lizaa and she knows no boundaries. This woman is on fire.

Zee TV unveils its big October surprise aboard the #ZeeTVEntertainmentExpress

The channel is all set to launch 4 fiction shows this festive season, each depicting Aaj Ke Kirdaar, Aaj Ke Kisse.

Mumbai, September 28, 2020:  With the upcoming festive season around the corner, Zee TV has a bumper entertainment extravaganza coming its viewers' way that is bound to spread cheer and bring families together over sampling a vast array of fresh content in the month of October. Over the last one week, several popular faces of Zee TV including Sriti Jha, Shraddha Arya, Karan Jotwani, Kanika Mann, Adnan Khan, Sehban Azim, Reem Sheikh, Abhishek Kapur, Pratibha Ranta, Manit Joura received hampers at their respective homes that left them guessing about a train called the ‘Zee TV Entertainment Express’ delivering a big surprise from the channel on 28th September. They took to social media, expressing excitement about these hampers that contained delicacies from four different cities of India like Jaipur ke Ghewar, Bhopal ki Gujiya, Punjab di Chana Barfi and Agra ke Pethe, asking their fans to guess and watch out for the unveiling of a special October surprise from Zee TV. The channel finally, let the cat out of the bag at its virtual press conference today, unveiling four exciting upcoming shows that it plans to launch all in a span of a month - Ram Pyaare Sirf Humare, Apna Time Bhi Ayega, Hamariwali Good News and Brahmarakshas 2. 

Through the unique device of a train called the ‘Zee TV Entertainment Express’, the channel took the media fraternity and netizens logged on to its social media handles on a virtual journey to four different destinations in India where each of its four new fiction shows is based and the intriguing new show concepts were revealed for the first time by its lead protagonists. Actors Juhi Parmar, Anushka Sen, Jyoti Sharma, and Nikki Sharma spoke of how all the four shows reflect the positive change in relationship dynamics that is taking place currently and represent a contemporary picture of the emerging great Indian middle class - Aaj Ke Kirdaar, Aaj ke Kisse.

Ram Pyaare Sirf Humare is a light-hearted situational comedy following the life of Dulari and her maryada purushottam husband - Ram. The story captures how this Bhopal-based married woman, who feels insecure because of her ideal husband being the cynosure of every woman's eyes, turns to a book of worldly wisdom and traditional ‘nuskhaas’ to keep him safe from their clutches. Ram Pyaare Sirf Humare premieres on 5th October and airs every Monday to Friday at 10:30 PM on Zee TV. Jyoti Sharma who plays the role of Dulari said, “I’m quite excited about essaying the role of Dulari. It seems like quite a challenge since I am very different from this saucy, sassy Bhopal-based housewife. To see her fears of losing Ram translate to the use of some hilarious nuskas from a traditional book and then landing up in an even bigger mess in the whole process will prove to be an entertaining watch for viewers.”

Apna Time Bhi Ayega is a thought-provoking drama that debunks the deep-rooted class system and questions its unwritten rule book of ‘aukaat’ in our society - one that curtails the chances of the lower strata in taking charge of their destiny and rising above their means. The show follows the story of Rani and her father, who despite being from a modest background, has raised his daughter like a princess. Although Rani learns to dream big and becomes an engineer, unusual circumstances compel her to take on his position as the head servant in the Rajawat household. She faces many challenges owing to her social status and financial background. With the challenges thrown in her path, will Rani be able to establish her own identity, rising above her roots? Apna Time Bhi Ayega premieres on 20th October and airs every Monday to Saturday at 7 PM on Zee TV. Anushka Sen who plays the role of Rani shared, “I’m quite excited as Apna Time Bhi Ayega addresses the pertinent issue of class barriers in our society. I feel shows that talk about such issues are extremely important for the society as TV holds the power to influence many. Essaying the role of Rani who breaks the shackles of her background and emerges #AukaatKeBaahar is something I look forward to.” 

Hamariwali Good News is a completely refreshing take on the evolution of the saas-bahu relationship in Indian society. The show presents a most unique role reversal between the daughter-in-law Navya and her mother-in-law Renuka to give their family the much awaited ‘Good News’. This time around, it is the Saas who rather than pressurizing or berating her bahu for not being able to conceive, will go the extra mile, brush aside considerations such as age and 'Log Kya Kahenge' by conceiving a baby with her husband to bring the 'Good News' that they collectively await. After all, who better than your own family to back you up when your chips are down and there seems to be no hope! Hamariwali Good News premieres on 20th October and will air every Monday to Saturday at 7:30 PM on Zee TV. Juhi Parmar who plays the role of Renuka mentioned, “I am always up for challenges and when Renuka's role was offered to me, I felt that this would be very different. The makers have given the Saas-Bahu relationship a dynamic and fresh twist by redefining the equation. More and more saas bahus are sahelis today and our show reflects that. The story line is very unique and for a woman to have a child for her own son and daughter in law is so different.”

In collaboration with Balaji Telefilms, Zee TV is also set to take its audience on a trip to the land of fantasy with the second season of its immensely successful Brahmarakshas. The second season will depict the journey of an ordinary young girl, Kalindi - whose destiny gets entwined with the evil forces and a drastic twist of fate has her drawing all her inner strength to combat the evil Brahmarakshas. While the latter garners its strength from kidnapping brides of Songadh on their wedding day and casting a dark spell over the town, Kalindi’s only source of strength is her love for her partner, Angad. Brahmarakshas 2 will premiere soon on Zee TV as a weekend thriller.  Nikki Sharma who will be seen essaying the role of Kalindi shared, “This is my debut as a lead and the fact that this opportunity comes with my first thriller fantasy show is all the more exciting. Fantasy shows are one of my favourites as they come with a lot of scope to experiment which I believe is always such a treat for an actor’s soul. The grand launch onboard the Zee TV Entertainment Express was also really unique and now I hope the audiences just love our show.” 

To watch these four new exciting shows, stay tuned to Zee TV all through October!