When Culinary Art Meets Music!

 

Renowned chef, chocolatier and cake sculptor Harneet Jolly surprised composer Bickram Ghosh and veteran playback singer Hariharan for their star-studded launch of ‘Ishq – Songs Of Love’, bumping up the larger-than-life celebration with delectable cakes, a beautifully crafted violin made out of chocolate, and edible photo frames fuelling the much needed celebratory emotion post pandemic!

The industry DOYENS including Anupam Kher, Shankar Mahadevan, Sanjeev Kapoor, Roop Kumar Rathod, Kavita Seth, Lesle Lewis, Kaavya Jones, Sandip Soparrkar, Sharbani Mukherjee, Salim Merchant, Akshay Hariharan, Karan Hariharan, Shilpa Rao, Pratibha Singh Baghel, Purbayan Chatterjee, Gurneet Jolly, Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Yogesh Lakhani among others made their presence felt for the EP launch at Tap, Juhu, where renowned chef, chocolatier and cake sculptor Harneet Jolly’s live sculpture cake added more energy to the musical evening!

“It’s always nice to have your work appreciated, especially when it is coming from the world’s most acknowledged artists. Bollywood is everyone’s fantasy in India. It is bliss to have my work acknowledged here. I have grown up watching these artists. Being artists, even though from different art horizons, they could deeply relate to my art,” avers Chef Harneet Jolly.

On being appreciated by Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor at the launch, Harneet shares, “It was a grand feeling hearing praises from the top-tier talent in the industry. I had a vision for my sculpture cake and he connected with it. It’s way beyond just the technicalities of it.

It was very reassuring that I am on the right track. We spoke about my cake sculpture, our future plans, and my upcoming book on desserts. I respect Chef Sanjeev ji for holding his legacy for 3 decades and the person he is.”

 

Niharica, the dil Ka real doctor grooves to song dedicated to frontline workers!

 

 

Miss India UK and worldwide runner up Niharica Raizada, actress of films like Masaan, 6-5=2, Damadol, Total Dhamaal and the forthcoming Sooryavanshi wears many hats.

Very few know that the granddaughter of veteran composer OP Nayyar is also a cardiologist-scientist and has been treating thousands of patients during the COVID crisis. Combining her skills, Niharica is heralding her birthday on April 18 with the amazing song dedicated to her and warriors like her. “In fact, every woman is a warrior,” says the lead actress of international film Warrior Savitri. The French song ‘Bout des Doigts’ which means ‘Till the tip of your Fingers’ performed with Shampa Gopikrishna, directed by Swapnil Kumar and shot by Rishabh Puthran sees Niharica and Shampa in rusty red grooving to the music, their expressions speak of power, empowerment and the softness that only red signifies.

Niharica who speaks and has acted in films in five global languages says, “The lyrics of Bout des Doigts tell you to listen to your heart and not to go by what people say; to live life by your own rhythm and make all the memories you can, and live each moment to the fullest. “Zindagi bhale aapko mukke maare, lekin girkar sambhalna aur sambhalkar utna wohi seekh hai.”

‘’I relate to the song because it gives people the energy and will to carry on and fight in these tough times. Dance has been the light in the darkness for me and has lifted me out of the worst moods possible, and I want to help people see the same light,” echoes Niharica adding that though we are in shortage of vaccines, oxygen and staff, everyone is doing the best they can. “It is such crises that help hearts heal and come together as one,” avers the cardiologist who makes a million hearts go aflutter with her histrionics and moves. Check out the accompanying performance video!

Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar releases Maruti Stotra, launches Suresh Wadkar Bhakti Channel on Hanuman Jayanti

 

 

From bhajans and abhangs to mantras, shabads and stotras, Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar is known all over the world for his spiritually enlightening Bhakti Sangeet.

 

Now, on the auspicious event of Hanuman Jayanti, music maestro Suresh Wadkar is all set to launch his own devotional YouTube Channel, ‘Suresh Wadkar Bhakti’ with Maruti Stotra as its first offering. Maruti Stotra, sung by Suresh Wadkar and composed by his student Padmanabh, was released at 12 noon today.

 

Maruti Stotra or Hanuman Stotra is a 17th-century Stotra, hymn of praise, composed in Marathi language by saint-poet of Maharashtra, Samarth Ramdas ji. It is a compilation of praiseful verses that describe the many aspects and virtues of Maruti Nandan or Lord Hanuman.

 

While Suresh Wadkar Bhakti Channel will see the maestro singing devotional songs composed by his students and other various composers, Suresh Wadkar’s Ajivasan Sounds has also simultaneously started other YouTube Channels, Ajivasan Bhakti & Ajivasan Sounds, to showcase and promote original music from budding & aspiring talent.

 

Suresh Wadkar is elated that he is now focusing on his first love – devotional music. “I wanted to start this for a very long time but I was busy with my recordings, shows and our music academy Ajivasan. Now Padma, my wife, has completely taken over the day to day supervision of the academy. Also, I had a lot of time for myself due to this pandemic, I started working on this channel and I am happy that with Hanuman Ji's blessing it is finally on,” he says.

 

Come let us chant the glory of Lord Hanuman!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_unxuv-zQ_A

 

मारुति स्तोत्र |Maruti Stotra| Suresh wadkar |Ajivasan Sounds| 

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राजश्री प्रोडक्शन्स की अगली फ़िल्म के लिए साथ आये राजवीर देओल और अवनीश बड़जात्या

राजश्री प्रोडक्शन्स  की पहचान देश के एक अग्रणी और प्रतिष्ठित फ़िल्म प्रोडक्शन हाउस के तौर पर होती है। इस प्रोडक्शन हाउस को एक से बढ़कर एक पारिवारिक और लोकप्रिय मनोरंजक फ़िल्मों के लिए जाना जाता है।

बड़जात्या परिवार के नेतृत्व में 74 साल से चल रहे इस प्रोडक्शन हाउस की चौथी पीढ़ी अब इसकी गौरवशाली परंपरा को आगे बढ़ाने, और इसकी कमान संभालने को तैयार है। ग़ौरतलब है कि राजश्री प्रोडक्शन्स द्वारा बनाई जा रही अगली फ़िल्म का निर्देशन अवनीश बड़जात्या करेंगे। उल्लेखनीय है कि इस फ़िल्म के माध्यम से एक डायरेक्टर के तौर पर डेब्यू करने जा रहे अवनीश निर्माता/निर्देशक सूरज बड़जात्या के बेटे हैं। इतना ही नहीं, राजश्री प्रोडक्शन्स की इस 59वीं पेशकश का लेखन भी अवनीश ने ख़ुद ही किया है। अवनीश की इस पहली फ़िल्म में सुपरस्टार सनी देओल के छोटे बेटे राजवीर देओल बतौर हीरो अपना डेब्यू करेंगे।

यूके में रंगमंच से संबंधित अध्ययन करने के बाद, राजवीर ने असिस्टेंट डायरेक्टर के तौर पर भी काम किया है। राजवीर ने रंगमंच के मशहूर निर्देशक डायरेक्टर फ़िरोज़ अब्बास ख़ान के मातहत प्रशिक्षण भी हासिल किया है। ऐसे में पूरी तैयारी के साथ राजवीर राजश्री प्रोडक्शन्स की अगली फ़िल्म में डेब्यू करने जा रहे हैं।

राजवीर के बारे में अवनीश कहते हैं, "राजवीर अपनी आँखों से बहुत कुछ बयां कर जाते हैं। वे बहुत ही मेहनतकश शख़्स भी हैं। जैसे-जैसे हम इस प्रोजेक्ट को लेकर एक-दूसरे से चर्चा करते चले गये, मुझे इस बात का एहसास होता गया कि राजवीर ही हीरो के तौर पर मेरी फ़िल्म के लिए पूर्णतया उपयुक्त शख़्स हैं।”

इस फ़िल्म में एक आधुनिक लव स्टोरी को दर्शाया गया है। इस फ़िल्म‌ में अवनीश और राजवीर की ज़िंदगी का अक्स नज़र आएगा जिसमें आज की दुनिया में प्यार और रिश्तों के मानी समझाने की कोशिश की जाएगी। उल्लेखनीय है कि इस फ़िल्म‌ में राजवीर के अपोज़िट हीरोइन का किरदार निभाने वाली लड़की की तलाश अभी भी जारी है‌।

उम्मीद के मुताबिक ये फ़िल्म इस साल जुलाई महीने में फ़्लोर पर जाएगी और इसे अगले साल यानि 2022 में देशभर में रिलीज़ किया जाएगा।

Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka, Comedian Raju Srivastav Stand Up For Innocent Man Jailed For 20 Years

In a shocking revelation, The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), after seeking UP Government’s reply on steps taken to rehabilitate Vishnu Tiwari, a man who spent twenty years in jail for a false rape case after a land dispute in Lalitpur district. Like Tiwari, “There may be prisoners older than 75 years of age and dying in the jails. It clearly depicts the ineffectiveness of the Sentence Review Board.”

“Vishnu was arrested on September 16, 2000, for rape and atrocities under the SC/ST act. Three years later, he was convicted by Lalitpur court and sentenced to ten years of rigorous imprisonment, further convicted under SC/ST act and sentenced to life imprisonment. On Jan 28, this year, he was declared not guilty by the High Court’s judicial bench. The court observed that the FIR had been lodged 3 days late. There were no injuries on the private parts of the woman, who was said to have been thrashed. The complaint had been lodged by the woman’s husband and father-in-law, not her. There was a motive of land dispute between parties on the part of the complainant.”

“Unfortunately, the woman is dead. Vishnu’s parents and two brothers are no more and he has lost over 20 years of his life. It is not easy to start life at 43. He got Rs. 600 from the jail administration when he left,” adds Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka.  

Vishnu Tiwari is not the only one. Like him, there are probably thousands of people who have been languishing in jails. “Aneel ji is a very old friend of mine and he showed me this news article about Vishnu who spent 20 years in jail for a crime he didn’t commit,” avers comedian Raju Srivastava.

Vishnu shares that he would make over 3,000 rotis a day in jail. “I don’t know how to make ends meet anymore. I don’t know what the future holds for me after 20 years in jail,” he avers.

Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka says, “Our justice system needs to be improved. Till we don’t do something about it, other people will languish in jail like Vishnu! I appeal to the government to do justice to Vishnu and other people like him.”

Dolly Thakore, Shaina NC & Arzoo Govitrikar Grace the Release of Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka's Biography, Uncommon Dreams Of A Common Man

Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka wears many hats! An industrialist, educationist, environmentalist and a philanthropist, he has generously and selflessly contributed to the society through his social awareness organisation, Ample Missiion, with which he works tirelessly to bring a meaningful change in the lives of the underprivileged.

As billionaire Warren Buffet says, “If you’re in the luckiest 1% of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to think about the other 99%.” Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka’s actions are inspired by the same! As the MD of Mirachem Industriies, he always strives create a positive impact on peoples’ lives. For his invaluable efforts, he has been conferred upon with an honorary doctorate for the same!

With blessings of the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, actors Boman Irani and Dalip Tahil and comedian Raju Srivastava, Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka had officially released his biography, ‘Uncommon Dreams Of A Common Man’ for online distribution. Today, in the presence of theatre veteran Dolly Thakore, fashion designer-social worker Shaina NC and actress Arzoo Govitriker at Crossword Bookstore, Kemps Corner, the book became available for distribution in bookstores across India. The illustrious biography is published, marketed and distributed by Times Group.

Under his Social Enterprise - Ample Missiion, Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka has organized and lauded several heroes who have had the courage to do what is necessary while exhibiting extraordinary feats! In Awards Zindagi Ke, brave martyrs and true unsung heroes of the Indian Armed Forces were felicitated. With ‘Bharat Prerna Awards, those have risen above their condition, whether it be a physical disability, a mental illness or sensory deprivation, and shown extraordinary feats of courage were lauded. With Shoorveer Awards, common people who have done uncommon things were honoured for the same. All in all, a lot has been done by the Ample Missiion to recognize our national heroes.

This man, as his book’s apt title, has lived the uncommon dreams of a common man. “Philanthropy can be our greatest asset, if we let it!” signs off Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka.

Celebs & Dignitaries Awarded With Make Earth Green Again MEGA Achievers Awards

With the mission to reverse the environmental damage caused by mankind, Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation, an environmentally conscious organization strives for the sustenance of Mother Earth and her children inhabiting the planet. The brainchild of Egalitarian Earth Warriors Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Nimal Raghavan and Vedant, the foundation, in its myriad ways, not just repaints the Earth green, but also mobilizes and inspires the youth to commit to save and protect our environment, and thus, ourselves.

The Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation, along with IndiaOne.TV, organized the maiden edition of the Make Earth Green Again MEGA Achievers Award. IndiaOne.TV is a leading news portal helmed by Delhi-based media veteran Pawan Kumar Bhoot. He avers, "It was a pleasure to have organized and hosted the Make Earth Green Again MEGA Achievers Awards in association with Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation. The award function was witnessed by several celebrities and dignitaries taking a stand for environmental and humanitarian activism. We had a special segment for Young Achievers and animal activists too!"

The Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation, through its MEGA Achievers Awards recognized and lauded the award recipients’ efforts and initiatives. Celebs including Dharmendra, Divyanka Tripathi, Radhika Madan, Adah Sharma, Ritvik Dhanjani, Preeti Jhangiani, Parvin Dabas, Pearl V Puri, Kanika Maheshwari, Aditi Budhathoki, Amit Behl, Anangsha Biswas, Tina Datta, Sukirti Kandpal, Angela Krislinzki, Heena Shaikh, Urvashi Sharma, Leslee Lewis and Kaavya Jones were awarded for their stand for environmental and humanitarian activism.

Interestingly, the dynamic producer duo behind several TV shows that have been loved by the audience, Sanjay and Benaifer Kohli, were present with their star-cast lead of 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain!' – Rohitashv Gaur and Shubhangi Atre Poorey. They were awarded for being the amazing laughter therapists that they are! Anita Peter of the Cancer Patients Aid Association was also present at the do and was awarded for her invaluable accomplishments. Gaurav Chanana was awarded for social filmmaking where he showcased the creativity and passion of artisans or ‘Karigars’ with the Amazon Karigar – Handcrafted With Love campaign!

Smita Thackeray, Krishna Tamang, Ajay Harinath Singh, Priya Dutt, Harneet Jolly, Vinta Nanda, Rahul Kanal, Aroona B Bhat, Jacqueline Jindal, Parimal Aloke, Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka and Basannt R Rasiwasia were lauded and awarded for philanthropy and women empowerment. Vijaya Shelar, Jagrat Desai, ACP Sudhir Kudalkar Sushant Divgikar, Mukesh Kaneri and Mohammed Nehal Bagwan were recognized and felicitated for animal activism and welfare. Vishvas Mote, the Assistant Commissioner of K-West Ward, BMC, was awarded for being the Egalitarian Earth Warrior that he is. Sangram Singh and Manoj Bhurke were awarded for being health and fitness icons.

Valli Saran, Lavanya Alagesan, Jayalakshmi, Thanga Kannan, Gunasekaran Punniamoorthy were awarded the Make Earth Green Again MEGA Achievers Award for their social work in the domain of  water conservation, disaster management, village development and sustainable development with organic farming. Arvind Srivastav and Senthilkumar Murugan were awarded for their contribution towards afforestation & green cover development.

Watch out this space for more!