Actors Lavina Tandon-Palak Purswani turn RoomMates!

Actresses Lavina Tandon and Palak Purswani, who have made a name for themselves in the world of television, have now gone one step ahead. Yes, these Actresses, who have essayed diverse characters on the small screen, are now doing wonders in Roommates, the story of two pretty women, two roommates.

The story goes thus: 

Sometimes, in a life where one-upmanship has become the norm, one move can be a game changer or one game can be a life changer. Roommates is one such film that is about two women, a web of deceit and a game where you move from being a pawn to crowning yourself queen.

Produced by Santosh Gupta, Made In India Pictures and Sky247, 

Roommates is directed by Roshan Garry Bhinder, written by Soumya Shreenath, cinematography by Ram Tiwari, editing by Sandip Bombale and Ankit Pednekar. 

The Executive Producer is Pooja Avdhesh Singh and the Marketing Head is Abhishek Sharma.

Getting back to the actresses, Laveena Tandon has been the face of television serials like Jodha Akbar, Naagin, Baalveer, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, while Palak Purswani was a strong contender for SplitsVilla 7 as well as the serial Badi Devrani, besides Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke and Meri Hanikarak Biwi. 

Apart from this, the duo has also proved their mettle in web series and will soon be shining stars in the OTT horizon. Here is looking forward to more from these amazing talents.

CINTAA meets Labour Commissioner to ensure enforcement of actor rights

In a bid to discuss concerns regarding changes to regulations in the wake of the third wave of COVID-19 in India, and to spell out the several challenges endured by the actors, CINTAA dignitaries including Joint Secretary Sanjay Bhatia, CEO Satish Vasan and Executive Committee Member Hetal Parmar met with Addl. Commissioner of Labour Shirin S Lokhande and Secretary madam labour dept. Smt Vinita Ved Singhal -IAS Principal Secretary at Kaamgar Bhavan, BKC.


The major concerns which the Honourable Labour Commissioner took note of were the following:

• Actors working for less than seven days a month shall be brought under contract and to be paid within 30 days
• Children should not work for more than 8 hours a day and there should be appropriate guidelines.
• Contract copies of the actors shall be given to the actors at the earliest.

• Women and Child actors shall be provided pickup and drop from their homes in case of odd hours of shooting shifts like very early call time and late-night pack up.
• Request for a uniform contract and include the broadcasters as a party to the contract.
• Attention of the Additional Commissioner being drawn to the payment delays/defaults by producers.

• Reluctance by producers to hand over copy of the talent agreement to the artiste was put forth and she categorically emphasized that both parties to the agreement should have a copy of the same.
A written representation was given to the commissioner and all in all an eventful meeting to ensure the voice of actors  be heard.

Gaurav S Bajaj makes waves with Khel Khel Mein and Armaan Malik music video

  Actor Gaurav S Bajaj, who has made his mark with television shows is now the talk of the town for his role in Khel Khel Mein, a Made In India Pictures and Sky247 venture  production.

 Shot in Mumbai, Khel Khel Mein is Gaurav's first short film.  
"It was a no greasepaint look during a day shoot, and the challenge  was that I had to be in my character without makeup or styling. I admit I had my apprehensions, but I realised the feel on the sets," he reasons.
Gaurav has also recently finished a Bengali music video in Kolkata with singer Armaan Malik opposite actress Karishma Sharma.   Gaurav will soon be seen in another romantic music by Made in India Pictures. " the song is in its post production stage," reasons Gaurav
 Talking about  serials, Gaurav is still waiting for a good script. In the webseries front, the actor is awaiting his release in May. " It is a very interesting character. I have never played this role and I feel this one will be another gamechanger," he reasons.
Santosh Gupta of Made In India Pictures is elated. "Gaurav S Bajaj is one of the most promising talents in India today. I am very excited to have him in our short film and music video. This young man has amazing potential."

Vikram Gokhale makes Corona-inspired Short, casts international actor- Miss India Tourism Rupali Suri

 In Bollywood, it is said that if the beginning is good, then the  journey  becomes easy, and if the journey is interesting, then the path often lead to the top.  Actor Rupali Suri is one of those who worked in an international feature film 'Dad Hold My Hand' with actress Ratna Pathak Shah in the beginning of her career and was very much appreciated globally. Now,   under the direction of veteran actor Vikram Gokhale,  Rupali will be seen in the short film 'Kuch Seekhe'.

 Vikram Gokhale himself has written, edited, composed and directed this short film on the relationship between husband and wife in lock down.  When the world was imprisoned in the homes due to lock down, in some places the relations were getting stronger, and took turn from better to worse and vice versa. The bitter-sweet relationship between husband and wife is very beautifully portrayed by the actors in this film.

Says Vikram Gokhale, "in this story, the wife  takes care of the kitchen and the house, and the man does the outside work.  During  lock down,  he contributes to cleaning, swabbing and cooking among other things and what begins as a timepass to beat boredom turns into a realisation exercise. He realises the hard work that his wife died on a daily basis so that his home is sailing smooth.   'Kuch Sikhe', a sweet gesture of husband and wife, and drives home a social message that men should understand and respect the dedication and sacrifice of women."

Rupali Suri is also very excited to work with Vikram Gokhale. This is her second with the veteran actor after  Organic Dosti that celebrates the  friendship between a young woman and a senior man.  

 "Vikram sir is an institution. You learn so much. I am lucky that my break has been with veteran actors who share their learning without holding back. This forms the base of growth of us actors who grow their wings."

 Adds Vikram Gokhale,  "Rupali is a  good actress, good student who asks, listens, understands and follows when you guide.  She will do wonders in the future and is surely an actress to watch out for".

Need we say more!

तेलुगु एक्ट्रेस हीना के साथ हुआ हादसा ! शूटिंग के वक़्त एक्ट्रेस हिना को बिच्छू ने काटा

 तेलुगु अभिनेत्री हीना हाल ही में एक म्यूजिक वीडियो शूट करते वक़्त  घायल हो गयी । जी हां, हाल ही में म्यूजिक वीडियो काला के लिए तेलंगाना के जंगलों में फिल्मांकन करते हुए एक्ट्रेस हिना को  बिच्छू ने डस लिया। लेकिन साहस दिखाते हुए और तुरंत इलाज के लिए रवाना हिना, बाल - बाल  बच गयी ।

हाल ही बिच्छु के डंक से उबर कर आई हिना ने सुनाई पूरी दास्तान। हिना ने बताया “जंगल में सांप थे और मैं उनसे बचने की कोशिश कर रही थी लेकिन एक बिच्छू ने मुझे काट लिया।  मुझे फौरन अस्पताल ले जाया गया, दवा देकर मैं कुछ टाइम बाद शूटिंग पर वापस आ गयी। निर्माता मुझे एक ब्रेक देना चाहते थे, लेकिन मैंने शूट करना पसंद किया और वीडियो के लिए वस्तुतः अपना खून दे दिया, ”अभिनेत्री ने हंसते हुए कहा।

 उस दिन फर्क सिर्फ इतना था कि मुझे बिच्छू ने काट लिया था, जबकि मेरे पसंदीदा अभिनेता सलमान खान को सांप ने काट लिया था।”


वीडियो गीत 'काला' के बारे में बताते हुए एक्ट्रेस हिना कहती हैं कि "काला गीत जीवन की यात्रा में सपने देखने और उस सपने को हासिल करने के लिए कुछ करने के बारे में है।  जीवन से बड़ी किसी चीज की कल्पना करने की क्षमता ही जीवन का सार है।  'काला' कई लोगों के सपने को चित्रित करने का एक संगीतमय प्रयास है,।”सेशु के.एम.आर तेलुगु में कला नामक अपने सपनों के संगीत वीडियो के बारे में कहते हैं।  सेशु अपने गुरु राम गोपाल वर्मा सहित कई फिल्म निर्माताओं के साथ काम कर चुके हैं,जिन्होंने  अपने ट्विटर हैंडल पर इस काला संगीत वीडियो लॉन्च किया।  'काला' एक संगीत वीडियो गीत है, जिसे डीओपी भार्गव रवादा द्वारा गोवा और हैदराबाद के सुरम्य स्थानों में शूट किया गया है।  होनहार और खूबसूरत अभिनेत्री हीना एस की विशेषता वाले इस गाने को प्रसिद्ध गायिका नेहा करोडे ने गाया है।

 एक.के.एम.आर कॉर्प प्रेजेंटेशन और एक प्लेबैक एंटरटेनमेंट प्रोडक्शन, संगीत वीडियो में हीना एस और कवि सिद्धार्थ द्वारा गीत हैं, संगीत, अवधारणा और निर्देशन सेशु केएमआर द्वारा किया गया है।  संपादन और वीएफएक्स सूर्य रेड्डी एसएस द्वारा कार्यकारी निर्माता के रूप में राज कुमार रेड्डी के साथ किया गया है।

 

 

Actor Milind Gunaji back with five projects, stands up for birds as ambassadors of peace!

 Besides being a versatile actor, writer and a passionate television host, Milind Gunaji is also an acclaimed photographer of repute. His passion has been nature and he captures Mother Earth at her best.

Armed with over 3000 timeless bird images, Milind Gunaji will exhibit his  works on the avian wonders very soon.  

Milind has taken a small sabbatical from work as his son, director Abhishek Gunaji tied the knot to Radha at Sindhudurg, followed  by a grand reception in Mumbai.  

But the day he was back in the city, Milind actually took time off to express his solidarity to the mission of peace, with 100 birds by 100 photographers at the Piramal Art Gallery, NCPA, curated by veteran photo journalist Mukesh Parpiani, who is the driving force behind the reputed gallery.

Milind Gunaji, to the uninitiated,  was the Brand Ambassador of Forest and Wildlife, Government of Maharashtra, besides being the  Committee Member of Maharashtra Tourism where he also plays a  role in Tourism and Development of the Forts of Mahrashtra.

Says he, " I have been passionate about photography since my school days when my father had gifted me a Black and White camera, as my parents felt I had good framing sense. During most my treks and exploring Maharashtra's unknown tourist spots and forts, I clicked a lot of Pictures." And then, there was no looking back.

 Milind recollects an incident where his passion nearly cost him his life. "During the shoot of my  show Bhatkanti was when we were exploring Alibaug  Colaba Fort, I  nearly  drowned in an unexpected high tide that  had submerged my only way out to the coast of Alibaug". How he got out is one long story. But that incident did not stop the actor from his nature escapades. And only strengthened his resolve to work harder on the conservation front.

On the acting front, Milind Gunaji will soon be seen in  Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 with Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani, Hit starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, Bruce Lee's Lookalike and Wings of Gold with Ali Fazal, and a project with Ajay Devgn to be announced soon.

Here is looking forward to much more from this talented star!

OMG ! Actress Urvashi Sharma effortlessly lifts 80 kilos! Video Goes Viral on Social Media

 Actress Urvashi Sharma, wife of actor-producer Sachiin Joshi, is sweating it out at the gym. And how!  

A mother, a wife, and a Beauty Queen, Urvashi's choice is to keep herself fit during the pandemic.

Urvashi keeps surprising the fans with her fitness posts on social media.

Recently, a post of Urvashi is creating a sensation online where the actress is seen lifting 80 kg weight on a squat rack with efffortless ease.

In the past, Urvashi also created a stir when she appeared in the television show Amma, where she essayed the central character. But the actress has always prioritised family over glitz and glam and is the driving force behind the social initiatives of Big Brother Foundation. Apart from this, fitness is on Urvashi's priority list. Like Urvashi, there is Bollywood sensation Malaika Arora who maintains her daily health routine while balancing everything.  Malaika also sweats for hours in the gym to maintain her body and soul. Although Malaika is older than Urvashi in both age and experience, the answer to both these hot bods is fitness, and perhaps taking Urvashi and Malaika as their inspiration, today's young brigade will also start considering fitness as an integral part of their daily life.

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