Dec 28, 2022

From: 26th December 2022 to 1st January 2023

Padmasana – The Perpetual Perception

Solo show of Paintings

By Contemporary artist Alpa Palkhiwala

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7 pm.

Contact: 92650 20945, 98795 68993

A solo art exhibition showcasing the thematic work of a contemporary artist from Ahmedabad, Alpa Palkhiwala is showing in Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001 from 26th December, 2022 to 1st January, 2023 between 11 am. To 7 pm.

This show was inaugurated on 26th December 2022 by Mr. Rishiraj Shetty(Director Aura Art Pvt Ltd.), Jeenendra Bhandari(Partner MGB, Vice Chairman, JITO JIIF), Bharat Shah(President MDMA) in the presence of  Gayatri Mehta(Eminent Artist), Mr. Jayesh Labdhi(MDMA), Mr. Sachin Shah, Mr. Rajan Parikh(Secretary MDMA)

Alpa Palkhiwala completed a course in fine arts and Bachelor of Arts with history. She had some experience as a graphic designer in a few leading firms and gained good essence of relevant ingredients and techniques. Then she started her art journey and had her 1st show of artwork in 2006. Her subsequent solo shows were held in 2012, 2015 and 2022 and she  had participated in several group art shows held in Mumbai, Bhopal, Noida, Kolkata and Chicago  – USA  etc.  Her works in renowned art galleries in these exhibitions received good public response and appreciations from the present art world. Her works are in proud collection of several art collectors in India and abroad.

Her present series has been inspired  by spiritual art by pairing and amalgamation of artistic mind, body and breath that renders energy and peace to the creator of the artwork. She has  illuminated  this energy in the artwork with layer work and earthy colours. She has created and presented the Transcendental Universe series in dark hues of black and grey colours created on raw canvas with acrylic colours, ink and charcoal to achieve the finish like that of  an  etching print. Which was created by hand. It is marvellous and mesmerising in its own way. She has complimented the elements of Indian mythology with Padmasana and studied Jain Manuscript while creating this  series.  She got invaluable guidance about thematic peculiarities and techniques from Mr. Vrindavan Solanki – a well known/ renowned artist of the past era. She has adorned the Padmasana Series with Kundalini Chakra, Siddhachal, Samovasarana, the insights of enlightenment, bliss of solitude, vibrations of Dhyan, The Silent explosion  to Om to Nirvana and many more visual motifs. All these expressions of meditative calmness and the  ensuing innate cosmic energy within oneself which can be experienced with practice, exaltation and awakening  of the self-realisation a prominent place in her works. She has also created and presented the Conquer yourself Series with an emphasis on simple lines, forms, space, unstructured shapes and apt colours along  with  the earthy colours via their artistic/ aesthetic tonal rhythm and harmony in the relevant perspectives of visual arts.

    

PADMASANA – The Perpetual Perception Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Alpa Palkhiwala In Jehangir Art Gallery

Dec 28, 2022

27^th December 2022 to 2^nd January 2023

“COLORFEST”

Vibrant Fabric Collages – Solo Art Exhibition by contemporary artist Dr. Dattatreya Phadke

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G.Road,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm.

Contact:  +91 9423055114

www.dattatreyaphadke.com 

COLORFEST

A solo art exhibition of vibrant fabric collages by  contemporary artist Dr.Dattatreya Phadke is showing in Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001 from 27^th December, 2022 to 2^nd January, 2023 between 11 am. to 7 pm.

Dr.Dattatreya Phadke is a self-taught artist.  He is a practising Histopathologist in Pune. He has been inspired by the varied textures and colours of fabrics. His journey of making fabric collages started about a decade ago while in the USA. Since childhood, while growing up in Pune, he has always been doing art in the form of drawings, painting and greeting cards for friends, family members etc.  He has displayed his vibrant fabric collages at many exhibitions and art shows while in USA, UK and recently in India and won public appreciation and applaud for his presentation. He has displayed his work in several prominent art exhibitions in Solo as well as group / invited / juried shows in cities in Michigan and Pennsylvania in USA and Darpan Art Gallery, Pune, India etc.  He has been awarded many prizes/awards and recognition from several art promotional institutions of international repute.

His works are in proud collection of many prominent art collectors.  His present series reveals a paint free paint like effect. These vibrant and colourful representational art works  have been made by him using multiple scraps of fabric as the colour palette. Various textured and coloured fabrics are cut into numerous pieces that are then either glued or fused using heat and bonding medium onto a canvas in layers till the desired shape, form and visual perspectives are achieved with relevant details. He has adorned his works with the essence of the beauty of nature and real life still objects.  He has endeavoured to blend the fabrics in such varied types and textures in unison to create this unique paint-free painting like visual effect in landscapes, floral and still life objects along with abstracts also being an interpretation of his creative mind and instincts.  His inspiration from childhood has developed into a passion and stress buster. It has won him a lot of appreciation and applause from the art loving community.

COLORFEST Solo Art Exhibition By Contemporary Artist Dr Dattatreya Phadke In Jehangir Art Gallery

Dec 25, 2022

तुलसी पूजन दिवस पर आउट हुआ रितेश पांडे, ऋचा दीक्षित की भोजपुरी फ़िल्म ‘तमन्ना – एक और प्रेम कथा’ का फर्स्ट लुक

माँ शारदा कला जगत व जी ब्रदर्स फिल्म प्रोडक्शन, एक्चुअल मूवीज़ एवं मड्स मूवीज़ प्रस्तुत भोजपुरी सिनेमा के सुपरस्टार रितेश पांडे और ऋचा दीक्षित स्टारर बहुप्रतीक्षित भोजपुरी फिल्म  ‘तमन्ना – एक और प्रेम कथा’ का फर्स्ट लुक तुलसी पूजन दिवस पर सोशल मीडिया में आउट किया गया है। कई सुपरहिट फिल्मों के जाने माने डायरेक्टर उमर खान के निर्देशन में बनी यह अनोखी फ़िल्म रूपहले परदे हर किसी का दिल जीतने वाली है। इस फ़िल्म के पहले लुक का यह पोस्टर रोमांटिक बनाया गया है। जिसमें रितेश पांडे तथा ऋचा दीक्षित रोमांटिक मूड में एक दूसरे की नजरों खोये हुए दिख रहे हैं। साथ ही गुलाबी रंग का उड़ता हुआ दुपट्टा प्रेम का प्रतीक दिख रहा है। रोमांटिक बैक ग्राउंड में उड़ते हुए दो पंछी का जोड़ा प्यार का संदेश दे रहे हैं। वाकई फ़िल्म का यह पहला पोस्टर काफी अट्रैक्टिव बनाया गया है।

गौरतलब है कि भोजपुरी फ़िल्म ‘तमन्ना – एक और प्रेम कथा’ का निर्माण भव्य पैमाने पर किया गया है। यह फिल्म हर वर्ग के दर्शकों को ध्यान में रखकर बनाई गई है। इस फिल्म की शूटिंग उत्तर प्रदेश के जिला गोरखपुर के विभिन्न रिच व मनोरम लोकेशन पर की गई है। इस फिल्म में केंद्रीय भूमिका में रितेश पांडे, ऋचा दीक्षित, शुभी शर्मा की कमेस्ट्री दर्शकों का फुल इंटरटेनमेंट करने वाली है। फ़िल्म के एक स्पेशल गाने में मिस जम्मू अनारा गुप्ता अपने अदा का जलवा देखने को मिलेगा। यह फिल्म भोजपुरिया परंपरा, रीति-रिवाजों को समेटे हुए भोजपुरिया दर्शकों को खाँटी माटी की महक से ओत प्रोत करने के लिए बनाई गई है।

उल्लेखनीय है कि फिल्म ‘तमन्ना – एक और प्रेम कथा’ के निर्देशक उमर खान हैं। फिल्म के निर्माता मनोज कश्यप, समीर आफताब व अविनाश रोहरा हैं। सह-निर्माता गजेन्द्र त्रिपाठी व अजय कुमार सिंह हैं। इस फ़िल्म की पटकथा उमर खान व संवाद साजिद मल्लिक, उमर खान ने लिखा है। गीतकार सच्चिदानंद कवच के लिखे गीतों को संगीतकार गुणवंत सेन ने बहुत ही मधुर संगीत से सजाया है। डीओपी प्रमोद फाटक हैं। डांस मास्टर संजय कोर्बे, फाइट मास्टर दिलीप यादव, आर्ट डायरेक्टर महेन्द्र सिंह, फिल्म प्रचारक रामचन्द्र यादव हैं। फिल्म के मुख्य कलाकार  रितेश पांडे, शुभी शर्मा, ऋचा दिक्षित, कुणाल सिंह, बृजेश त्रिपाठी, गजेन्द्र बृजराज, अयाज खान, माया यादव, संजय वर्मा,  रागिनी यादव, उजैर खान, अन्नू मौर्य, इंद्रेश त्रिपाठी, अंकिता बारी, महक गुप्ता, प्रियंका चौधरी, अंजली सिंह, विजय लक्ष्मी हैं।

तुलसी पूजन दिवस पर आउट हुआ रितेश पांडे, ऋचा दीक्षित की भोजपुरी फ़िल्म ‘तमन्ना – एक और प्रेम कथा’ का फर्स्ट लुक

 

Dec 25, 2022

बॉलीवुड एक्ट्रेस रवीना टंडन हाल ही में अंवायिन्स काजीरंगा अल्ट्रा रन को अपना सहयोग करती हुई दिखाई दी। भारतीय जानवर राइनो के रख-रखाव और उनकी सुरक्षा के लिए अंवायिन्स काजीरंगा अल्ट्रा रन द्वारा उठाया गयी इस नेक पहल का रवीना ने खुले दिल से स्वागत किया । आपको बता दे कि अंवायिन्स काजीरंगा अल्ट्रा रन 28 जनवरी, 2023 को होनेवाला हैं।
इस अल्ट्रा रन का सबसे बड़ा उद्देश्य हैं कि  दुर्लभ-एक सींग वाले गैंडों के लिए समर्थन व्यक्त करना और जनता को इस बात से अवगत कराना की ये जानवर हमारे देश के लिए बेहद गौरवशाली हैं।
एक वन्यजीव उत्साही और एक कार्यकर्ता, रवीना भी इस नेक पहल के लिए बेहद उत्साहित हैं जो खुद साल 2023 की शुरुआत में अंवायिन्स के साथ काजीरंगा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान का दौरा करेंगी जहाँ वो पशु और उसके संरक्षण के विभिन्न प्रयासों के पहलुओं को समझेंगी। इस खास मौके पर आकर रवीना कहती हैं कि,”  मानवजाति को ये समझना  ज्यादा जरूरी हैं कि जीवन का मूल आधार सह- आस्तित्व में ही हैं। अगर आप जंगल के आर-पार सड़के बनाते हैं  तो ये जरूरी हैं कि वहाँ एक घेरा बनाया जाए ताकि पशुओं की रक्षा हो सके। जमीन के नीचे या ऊपर की तरफ जानवरो के लिए उचित रास्ते बने। इंसान और जानवरों की लड़ाई हमेशा से जीवित रही हैं लेकिन जब अनवाईन्स काज़ीरंगा अल्ट्रा रन की ये पहल निशिकान्त दास द्वारा राइनो के रख-रखाव के लिए ली गयी तो ऐसे नेक पहल को मेरा हमेशा सपोर्ट रहेगा।”
असम में अब तक का ये पहला अल्ट्रा-रन होगा जो चार श्रेणी में बटा हैं। धावकों के चयन के लिए श्रेणियाँ – 52 KM ,26 KM, 14 KM और 5 KM।  ये अल्ट्रा रन शुरू होगी एक यह पगडंडी से,प्राचीन ग्रामीण सेटिंग्स, धान के खेतों और चाय बागानों के बीच से जो उन्हें बनाने का वादा करते हैं जो शहर के समकक्ष कम रोमांचक दिखते हैं।
भारत सरकार ने इस पहल के लिए मिनिस्ट्री ऑफ डेवलोपमेन्ट ऑफ नार्थ ईस्ट रीजन (M-DoNER) के माध्यम से समर्थन का हाथ बढ़ाया है।जबकि स्पोर्ट्स अथॉरिटी ऑफ इंडिया ने अपने फिट इंडिया मूवमेंट के तहत इस आयोजन का समर्थन किया है और उन्हें गर्व हैं कि वो बंधन बैंक से जुड़ पाए जो इस कार्यक्रम को प्रस्तुत करेंगे। इतना ही नही एचडीएफसी एर्गो( वेलनेस पार्टनर) और एचडीएफसी लाइफ को लाइफ इंश्योरेंस के रूप में पाकर भी काफी खुश हैं ।  रिज़ॉर्ट बोर्गोस भी एक इवेंट के लिए वेन्यू पार्टनर के तौर पर जुड़ गए हैं जो, काजीरंगा की प्रीमियम संपत्तियों में शुमार हैं ।  इस कार्यक्रम का आयोजन पूर्वोत्तर भारत की अन्वायंस ट्रेवल्स प्राइवेट लिमिटेड द्वारा किया जा रहा हैं। जो नार्थईस्ट इंडिया का काफी प्रतिष्ठित मंच हैं जो
इस क्षेत्र के माध्यम से क्यूरेटेड यात्रा देने का वादा करता है।
काजीरंगा, यकीनन असम का सबसे प्रसिद्ध चेहरा है, लेकिन एक दुर्लभ घर हैं एक-सींगवाले जानवर राइनो के लिए । जो आज बड़े पैमाने पर अवैध शिकार के कारण आबादी में कम होते जा रहे हैं।
लेकिन सरकार और फाउंडेशन के अथक प्रयासों के कारण पिछले एक दशक में गैंडों की संख्या में धीरे-धीरे वृद्धि हुई है। और इस अल्ट्रा रन के माध्यम से जो राशि इक्कठा होगी उसका एक अहम हिस्सा काजीरंगा गैंडों के संरक्षण के लिए दिया जाएगा।
प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस में बोलते हुए, अन्वायिन्स के संस्थापक और सीईओ निशिकांत दास ने कहा, “यह अल्ट्रा रन का उद्देश्य न केवल गैंडों के संरक्षण में योगदान देना है, बल्कि पूर्वोत्तर भारत के लिए हमारे इस गहरे अध्ययन की एक पहल हैं कि हम उसकी  प्राकृतिक सुंदरता और देश की असाधारण सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक प्रथाओं की भूमि को विकसित करने में कुछ सहयोग कर पाए। इतना ही नही हम इसे एक वार्षिक राष्ट्रीय कार्यक्रम बनाने के लिए दृढ़ संकल्पित भी हैं।”
इसके साथ ही अनवाईन्स मूल रूप से पूरे इवेंट का खर्चा उठाने के लिए तत्पर हैं पर अब हमारे साथ काफी स्पॉन्सर्स भी जुड़ रहे हैं। जैसे बंधन बैंक लिमिटेड, एचडीएफसी एर्गो जनरल इंश्योरेंस कंपनी लिमिटेड और एचडीएफसी लाइफ इंश्योरेंस कंपनी।”
लि. अपूर्वा सिरकार, हेड-मार्केटिंग, बंधन बैंक ने कहा, ”अंवायिन्स काजीरंगा अल्ट्रा रन 2023 से जुड़ने का हम सभी को गौरव मिला हैं। इस बात की हमे बेहद खुशी हैं।बंधन बैंक के लिए नार्थईस्ट और असम हमेशा से एक महत्वपूर्ण बाजार रहे है और यह देखकर खुशी होती है कि अंवायिनस ने  वन्यजीव संरक्षण और जलवायु के क्षेत्र में सार्थक प्रभाव पैदा करने पर ध्यान केंद्रित किया।

शहर की लड़की रवीना बन गयी हैं आरण्यक! अनवाईन्स काजीरंगा अल्ट्रा रन से जुड़कर होगी  राइनो की रक्षक!

Dec 25, 2022

The Anvayins Kaziranga Ultra Run 2023 scheduled for January 28, 2023 has a unique social objective – to express support for the rare-one horned rhinoceros and deepen public consciousness for the glorious animal.
Noted Bollywood actor, Raveena Tandon has come on board to support the cause of rhinos while promoting Northeast India. A wildlife enthusiast and activist herself, Raveena will also be visiting the Kaziranga National Park in early 2023 with Anvayins for a rendezvous with the animal and understand the various efforts for its conservation. Speaking at the press conference held at Mumbai on December 21, 2022, Raveena said, “It is important for mankind to understand that life is about coexistence. When you build roads across the jungle, it is important to fence them and make overhead or underground pathways for animals. Man-animal conflict will always exist, but when initiatives like Anvayins Kaziranga Ultra Run initiated by Nishikant Das are conceived to protect the rhino and other wildlife, they will always have my support.”
The Anvayins Kaziranga Ultra Run 2023, the first ever ultra-run in Assam, will have four race categories for runners to choose from – 52 KM 26 KM, 14 KM and 5 KM. This trail runs through pristine rural settings, paddy fields and tea plantations that promise to make their city counterparts look less exciting. The Government of India through the Ministry of Development of Northeast Region (M-DoNER) has extended its support for the initiative while Sports Authority of India has endorsed the event under its Fit India Movement program. We are proud to be associated with Bandhan Bank as they present this event. We are also delighted to have HDFC ERGO as Wellness Partner and HDFC Life as Life Insurance Partner. Resort Borgos, one of the premium properties at Kaziranga has joined as the Venue Partner. The event is organized by Anvayins Travels Private Limited, a Northeast India focused travel and hospitality platform that offers curated journeys through the region.
Kaziranga, arguably the best-known face of Assam, is home to the rare one-horned rhinoceros. After a steady decline in its population largely due to poaching, the number of rhinos has gradually increased in the last decade due to focused efforts by the government and various foundations dedicated to rhino conservation. In line with the goal of the ultra-run, a portion of funds available in excess of expenses of the event will be contributed towards the conservation of the Kaziranga rhino.
Nishikant Das, founder and CEO, Anvayins expressed, “This event not only aims at making a contribution to the cause of rhino conservation but also is another initiative by Anvayins to facilitate a deeper understanding of Northeast India, a land of exquisite natural beauty and extraordinary socio-cultural practices amongst the rest of the country. Accordingly, we are determined to make it an annual national event.”
While Anvayins had originally committed to the entire capital for the event, the company has now received financial sponsorship from reputed financial institutions such Bandhan Bank Ltd, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Ltd and HDFC LIFE Insurance Company Ltd. Apurva Sircar, Head – Marketing, Bandhan Bank, said, “It is our pleasure to be.

 

SHEHER KI LADKI – Raveena Tandon goes the Aranyak way for the Rhinos with the Anvayins Kaziranga Ultra Run

Dec 25, 2022

‘विक्रम गोखले के साथ काम करने का मेरा सपना अधूरा रह गया’ ! सिंटा द्वारा रखी गई शोक-सभा में छलका शबाना आज़मी का दर्द !

फिल्मी पर्दे के चहेते, अभिनय की खान और दर्शकों के दिल को छू लेनेवाले लीजेंड अभिनेता श्री विक्रम गोखले आज हमारे बीच नही हैं लेकिन उनके द्वारा किये गए अद्भुत अदाकारी के नजराने फिल्मी इतिहास के पन्नों में सुनहरे अक्षरों में दर्ज हो चुके हैं। सिंटा ने हाल ही में दिवंगत विक्रम जी के आत्मा की शांति के लिए मुम्बई के इस्कॉन मंदिर में एक शोक सभा का आयोजन किया जहा पर विक्रम गोखले जी की पत्नी ऋशाली गोखले के अलावा शबाना आज़मी,जॉनी लीवर, सिंटा जनरल सेक्रेटरी अमित बहल,सिंटा खजिनदार अभय भार्गव, संजय भाटिया,स्मिता जयकर, गजेंद्र चौहान,वरुण वडोला,राजेश्वरी सचदेव,रवि झांकल,सुधीर पांडे,दीपक काज़ीर केजरीवाल,अनंग देसाई और सिंटा एग्जीक्यूटिव कमिटी के मेंबर्स मौजूद थे।
डोमिनिक लुकर, जनरल सेक्रेटरी ऑफ फ़िया (FIA) ने एकजुटता दिखाते हुए ग्लोबल यूनियन के पक्ष से कहा कि,” इंटरनेशनल फेडरेशन ऑफ एक्टर्स(FIA), परफॉर्मर्स यूनियंस,गिल्डस और प्रोफेशनल एसोसिएशन का 25 देशों में प्रतिनिधित्व करती हैं और हमे खेद हैं राष्ट्रीय पुरष्कार विजेता श्री विक्रम गोखले,सिंटा के प्रेजिडेंट और बॉलीवुड के बेहद प्रतिभाशाली अभिनेता के गुजर जाने का।
भारतीय फिल्म उद्योग में एक उत्कृष्ट परिवार से आनेवाले, विक्रम गोखले, अविश्वसनीय रूप से एक प्रतिभाशाली अभिनेता थे, जो अपने उम्दा अभिनय के दम पर भारत और विदेश में मराठी थिएटर के साथ-साथ हिंदी फिल्मों और टेलीविजन में सैकड़ों भूमिकाओं के लिए प्रसिद्ध और सम्मानित थे। अभिनय का खजाना विक्रम गोखले जी, एक्टिंग की एक पाठशाला थे। एक ऐसे अपार सागर थे जिसकी एक बून्द के स्पर्श से ही नई प्रतिभाओं को अभिनय के कई आयाम सीखने मिलते। एक मेहनती और पूर्णतावादी अभिनेता, उन्होंने अपनी प्रतिभा को बेहतरीन शिल्प के लिए तराशा, शानदार प्रदर्शन दिया जो आने वाले समय के लिए सभी की याद में रहेगा।
विक्रम गोखले, एक दृढ़ सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता और एक निस्वार्थ इंसान भी थे, जो अपना अधिकांश समय और संसाधन जरूरतमंद लोगों और साथी कलाकारों की मदद करने में लगा देते थे। सिंटा प्रेजिडेंट होने की वजह से वो सिंटा के हर एक प्रतिनिधि के लिए आदर्श थे और रहेंगे। उनके दूरदर्शी नेतृत्व में, CINTAA वास्तव में एक समावेशी और प्रतिनिधि संघ बन गया है, जो भारत में सभी कलाकारों को उनके हक और अधिकार के लिए हमेशा बंधित और कार्यरत रहते हैं।
सिंटा के जनरल सेक्रेटरी अमित बहल ने कहा, ”विक्रम जी ने हमारी इंडस्ट्री पर एक गहरी छाप छोड़ी है।सिंटा के अध्यक्ष के रूप में उनके यादगार कार्यकाल में हमने साथ में खूब मस्ती की। वो ऐसी शक्सियत थे जो बहुत सच्चे और सरल थे। विक्रम जी मेरे लिए पिता समान थे। जब मेरे पिता की मृत्यु हुई तो दुख के क्षणों में वह शक्ति के स्तंभ की तरह खड़े थे।  बड़े से बड़े स्टार के भी आगे उन्होंने अपने अद्भुत अभिनय का दम दिखाया। ऐसे महान प्रतिभाशाली अभिनेता को मेरा कोटि कोटि नमन और मेरे ,सिंटा परिवार, विश्व के हर कोने से जुड़े लोगों की ओर से हम विक्रम गोखले जी को श्रद्धांजलि देते हैं। ।”
भावुक हुई शबाना आजमी ने कहा, “जब भी मैं विक्रम गोखले जी से मिलती थी, तो मैं उनसे केवल एक सवाल पूछती थी, “हम साथ में कब काम कर रहे हैं?”  वह हमेशा मुस्कुराते और जवाब देते थे, “जब भी आप कहें।”  मुझे इस बात का बहुत दुख है कि विक्रम जी के साथ काम करने का ये सपना मेरा अधूरा रह गया”।
एक्टर परेश रावल ने कहा कि,”विक्रम गोखले का नाम अकेले ही मुझे खुशी की एक जबरदस्त भावना देता है। इतना प्यारा, दयालु और सम्मानित आदमी। उनकी उपस्थिति ने हमें सुरक्षित महसूस कराया। उन्होंने कभी किसी बात और काम को किसी पर थोपा नहीं, केवल एक अनुभवी अभिनेता के रूप में हमारा मार्गदर्शन किया। मैंने थिएटर और फिल्म में उनके प्रदर्शन देखे हैं, और उनके साथ काम करना चाहता था, लेकिन मैं मुख्य रूप से गुजराती थिएटर में काम करता हूं, इसलिए हमें कभी भी मंच पर एक साथ काम करने का मौका नहीं मिला। लेकिन फिर, दे दना दन और भूल भुलैया आयी और हमने एक साथ काम किया। उनके पास एक बहुत ही राजसी और तीव्र आभा थी”।
सुभाष घई ने आगे कहा, “विक्रम गोखले अपने आप में एक संस्था थे। उन्होंने भविष्य की पीढ़ियों को प्रेरित करने वाले अविस्मरणीय कार्यों को पीछे छोड़ दिया है। विक्रम जी एक अभिनेता के रूप में सिर्फ एक प्रेरणा ही नहीं हैं , वह एक इंसान के रूप में प्रेरणादायक थे। भगवान उन्हें आशीर्वाद दें और उनकी आत्मा को शांति दे।”
विक्रम गोखले, भारतीय सिनेमा के दिग्गज, जिनका 77 वर्ष की आयु में कई अंग विफलता के कारण निधन हो गया, उनकी कई उल्लेखनीय फिल्में थीं, जिनमें हम दिल दे चुके सनम, अग्निपथ, नटरंग, खुदा गवाह शामिल हैं। उन्होंने इस उद्योग में एक शून्य छोड़ दिया है जो हमेशा मौजूद रहेगा।

 

‘विक्रम गोखले के साथ काम करने का मेरा सपना अधूरा रह गया’ ! सिंटा द्वारा रखी गई शोक-सभा में छलका शबाना आज़मी का दर्द !

Dec 25, 2022

A prayer meeting in fond remembrance of veteran Artistes Vikram Gokhle was held at ISKCON Mumbai and was graced by the late actor’s wife Vrushali Gokhle as well as actors of the likes of Shabana Azmi, Johnny Lever, CINTAA General Secretary Amit Behl, CINTAA Treasurer Abhay Bhargava, Sanjay Bhatia, Smita Jaykar, Gajendra Chauhan, Varun Badola, Rajeshwari Sachdev, Ravi Jhankal, Sudhir Pandey, Deepak Qazir Kejriwal, Anang Desai, and the CINTAA Executive Committee Members among others.
Dominick Luquer, General Secretary, FIA expressed his solidarity on behalf of the global union. “The International Federation of Actors (FIA), representing performers’ unions, guilds and professional associations in more than 25 countries around the world, mourns the passing of National Film Award winner Vikram Gokhle, President of the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) and one of Bollywood’s greatest actors of all time.
Coming from a family with a strong foothold in the Indian film industry, Vikram was an incredibly talented actor, celebrated and respected in his country and abroad for hundreds of roles in Marathi theatre as well as Hindi films and television. A hard-worker and perfectionist, he honed his talent to the finest of crafts, delivering stunning performances that will remain in the memory of all for times to come.
Vikram was also a convinced social activist and a selfless human being, spending much of his own time and resources to help people in need and fellow performers. He was and will continue to be a role model for us all. Under his visionary leadership, CINTAA has grown to become a truly inclusive and representative union, working tirelessly to improve terms and conditions of all artists in India and open to the world.
On behalf of our global membership, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to his close family, and to our fellow performers members of CINTAA.”
Averred Amit Behl, “Vikram ji has left an indelible mark on our industry. We had great fun together, in his memorable tenure as President of CINTAA. He was someone who was more genuine than genuine can be. On behalf of my entire Executive Committee and the Cine Artistes Welfare Trust, I express how we miss this amazing man, this phenomenal actor and human being who was still a child at heart. He put even the biggest Star to shame when he came into the frame. Such was his persona. Vikram ji was like a father to me. He was a pillar of strength in the moments of grief when my father died. This day is a tribute to him.”
Said an emotional Shabana Azmi, “Whenever I met Vikram Gokhle ji, I used to only ask him one question, “When are we working together?” He used to always smile and reply, “Whenever you say.” I am very sad that this dream of wanting to work with Vikram ji has remained unfulfilled.
“Vikram Gokhle’s name alone brings me an overwhelming sense of happiness. Such a sweet, compassionate and respected man. His presence made us feel safe. He never imposed, only guided us as the experienced actor he is. I have seen his performances in theatre and film, and wanted to work with him, but since I mainly work in Gujarati theatre, we never got the chance to work together on stage. But then came De Dhana Dhan and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, where we worked morning, evening and night. He had a very majestic and intense aura, and that reflected in his interactions with each of us,” said Paresh Rawal.
Added Subhash Ghai, “Vikram Gokhle was an institution in himself. He has left behind unforgettable works that inspire future generations. Vikram ji is not just an inspiration as an actor. He was as inspiring as a human being. God bless him!”
Vikram Gokhle, the stalwart of Indian cinema, who passed away at 77 due to multiple organ failure, had many notable films, including Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Agneepath, Natrang, Khuda Gawah among others. He has left a void in this industry that will always remain.

 

My Dream Of Working With Vikram Gokhle Will Always Remain Unfulfilled – Shabana Azmi At CINTAA Tribute Prayer Meet

Dec 25, 2022

From: 20^th to 26^th December 2022

“Melodies of Nature”

An Exhibition of paintings by well-known contemporary artist Aparna Deshpande 

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 98904 04970, +91 98500 81034

About Aparna Deshpande 

A picture speaks a thousand words,’ goes a saying that Aparna Deshpande seems to prove absolutely right. A natural dancer with vivid imagination, Aparna, at a very young age, with limited scope for communication in a regular way, began to immerse in the world of colours that threw up enchanting visual stories. Supportive parents –Kalpana and D P Nerkar – identified her innate talent, at a very young age, and encouraged her to explore and experiment. Aparna, post her schooling, pursued a diploma course in interior designing and decoration from the noted L S Raheja College, Mumbai.

She practiced painting on various surfaces and played with Japanese papers in creating pop-up greeting cards by employing various permutations and combinations. Her journey into the world of art continued with cartoon illustrations, landscape and portrait paintings, she has now cocooned out of and into abstract and surrealism and is now making her own mark in these art forms. Comfortable with oils, acrylics, watercolours etc, Aparna finds her paintings to be the manifestations of her inner core and an expression of collective experience. Her paintings, at times, are projections of the unique feelings stored and imprinted in her heart. Lively bursts of passionate colours and bold strokes with delicate renditions in her paintings are a reflection of her unreserved, genial personality.

“God has infused Aparna with immense ability to speak through her paintings,” said celebrated cartoonist Mangesh Tendulkar. “The almighty has shut one door but opened a vast roof of aesthetics and creative talent to manifest and spread joy.”

Aparna paints to spread positive message in this world. Aparna’s collection titled “ Melodies of Nature “, is a beautiful amalgamation of nature, emotions and the divine. Her paintings start off with youthful shapes and colours and transform into a novel of thoughts. Her creative paintings and photo realistic pictures stand out for their size and quality. . Aparna orchestrates multiple figures and forms from nature, on the canvas, to give birth to another larger forms with underlying concepts. Her unique arrangements of human and natural elements mutate into mesmerizing treat for the eyes. One truly feels the need to keep revisiting her paintings, only to obtain a different perspective each time.

 

MELODIES OF NATURE Art Exhibition By Contemporary Artist Aparna Deshpande In Jehangir Art Gallery

Dec 23, 2022

Students Of Forest Swimming Club of Shri P M Reddy were Honoured with Appreciation Certificate In Mumbai by Dr Niranjan Hiranandani in a lavish Award ceremony held at Hiranandani Business Park, Powai, Mumbai.

HONOR AWARD

*           Aryan Dadiala

Aryan has created 2 World Records in Nov 2022.

1) Youngest swimmer to swim Chapora Fort To Panjim Jetty at Goa.

2) Fastest swimmer to swim Chapora Fort To Panjim Jetty a

distance of 32 kms covered in 05 Hour 36 Minutes 40 Seconds with a cause “SAY NO TO DRUGS”

He has won a silver medal at “Stuttgart International Swimming Championships” Germany.

He is a brand ambassador of ‘Spire Institute Academy’ Ohio USA since 2018. He was declared state champion at the 2022 Haryana state championship. He has represented the state of Haryana at multiple national meets.

*           Apeksha Fernandes

First female swimmer from India to qualify for finals in 200 butterfly at Junior World Championships at Peru. India’s best swimmer at the 48th Junior National Aquatic Championship 2022 with India best time in all 5 events she took part Bhubaneshwar. Only Indian to break 5 records in a single meet . She has multiple new meet records at various state & national swim championships. She was declared the best swimmer three consecutive year at the Junior Nationals &  also at the Senior nationals in 2021.

She won 3 gold & 2 sliver medals at the South Asian Games & 2 silver medals at the Asian Age Group Games in the past.

She represented India at the WORLD SCHOOL GAMES & MARE NOSTRUM in France 2022.

Excellence With NMR AWARD

*           Aaryan Bhosale.

Is amongst the earliest students of Dr Reddy (2013) at Forest Club and started winning medals within 6  months of intensive training.

Won the first medal for the Forest swim club at the CCI club competition after which Forest club was known throughout Mumbai amongst swimming fraternity.

In 2014, he broke many records in State Level Competitions and District level.  Aaryan won many Medals at National level in 2015 and 2016.

Aaryan Bhosale continues to win medals and break records at district,  state, national & Inter University competitions.

He won a Gold Medal in 200 Mtrs backstroke in an international event at Thailand in the past

His National Record in 200mtr backstroke made in 2017 continues to stand in his name even after 6 years.

He created a new meet record in 200 butterfly event at the GMAAA Senior Meet 2022.

*           Anannya Nayak.

Anannya was declared the fastest girl swimmer in the girls under 14 age group with 1 gold, 1 silver & 2 bronze medals at the 48th Junior National Aquatic Championship 2022.

She was selected to represent Maharashtra at the 75th Senior National Aquatic Championship 2022 where she was the youngest swimmer in the relay team & bagged 3 silver & 1 bronze medals.

She has created 3 new meet records at the recently concluded CISCE & GMAAA events.

Also awarded best swimmer trophy at the GMAAA Junior meet & was also declared the individual champion at the CISCE national meet & GMAAA Senior & lower age group meet.

She won multiple medals at the Khelo India Junior Women Swimming Series

*           Laksh Puri

A National Medalist at the School Games Federation of India. Laksh created a record in the 100m Butterfly event at the GMAA senior meet, Apart from this, Laksh also won the Best Swimmer Runners Up Championship at the same meet. He has represented Maharashtra at the 75th Senior Nationals and the highly prestigious, 36th National Games, held at Assam and Gujarat respectively this year.

*           Aanika Bhatia

Declared National Champion (BEST SWIMMER) at the Sub Junior Nationals Aquatic Championship 2022 at Rajkot in the girls under 11 age group. She bagged 5 Gold medals , 1 Bronze Medal  and Championship trophy  in group 3 girl & she created  2 NMR in this year

*           Shwet Poojary

Individual champion at the CISCE swimming nationals 2022 held at Bangalore.

He broke a 23 year old record in the 100 meters breaststroke event at the 35th Otters Club Open Swim Gala 2022.

He has also won multiple medals this year at various district, state & national swim meets.

He has also represented Maharashtra in the Junior Nationals held at Bhubaneshwar 2022.

*           Shruti Swamy

She bagged 5 Gold medals across all her Individual Events at the recently concluded GMAAA senior meet and broke the record in 100m Breast Stroke in the MSSA Swim Meet.

She has represented Maharashtra in the Junior Nationals held at Bhubaneshwar 2022. She bagged a silver & bronze medal in the relay event at this meet.

She also represented Maharashtra at the Senior Nationals at Guwahati.

She was declared BEST SWIMMER at the ISSO National Games.

She won multiple medals at the Khelo India Junior Women Swimming Series 2022.

*           Nishtaa Shetty.

She is the youngest & most promising upcoming swimmer at Forest club.

She has multiple medals at various district, state meet.

She also represented Maharashtra at the sub junior nationals in 2021 at Bangalore.

Declared individual champion at the following events. Yeshwantrao Chavan Maharashtra state swimming competition & Derwan youth games Chiplun.

Bettered the existing record in 50 mts breaststroke and 100 mts back stroke in GMAAA sub junior meet.

EXCELLENCE  By Alphabetical Order

*           Aanchal Yadav

Aanchal has represented the state of Maharashtra at the junior nationals at Bhubaneshwar in 2022 & at the CISCE nationals in Bangalore. She secured 2nd place in ICSE zonal for 50,100 & 200 breaststroke and selected for Nationals. She won Gold in 100 meter breaststroke at the MSSA and DSO swim meets. She has represented Maharashtra at the nationals in the past.

*           Aarya Bhatia.

Aarya Bhatia is currently one of the Best   distance Swimmer in Group II Girls in MAHARASHTRA. She Won a Bronze in 48th Junior Nationals  Aquatic Championship 2022 in relay event for MAHARASHTRA.

She won 3 gold & 1 silver medals at the Maharashtra State Selection Trials 2022.

In CISCE swim meet she Won 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal. She created 2 BMR  in this year.

*           Ananya Nadar   

Qualified for AISM nationals in 800 freestyle.

Came 2nd in Goa swimathon 2022. Qualified for DSO zonals.

Came 3rd in open water swimming championship

*           Dhriti Yogesh Ahirwal

National Bronze Medalist from Palghar district in the year 2021.

She is the youngest and the only swimmer to have represented the district at the 36th National Games Khelo India Youth Games, Senior Nationals and the Junior Nationals.

She won Gold in 200m butterfly Khelo India Junior Womens Series.

At the CBSE South Zone 2 Swimming Competition she won Gold in 200m butterfly,  Silver in 100m butterfly & 200m Individual Medley

*           Kavish Desai

Has secured 1st place in 200m IM at DSO (Mumbai District) 2022.

Has secured 2nd place in 100m and 200m back stroke at DSO (Mumbai District)

He has won multiple medals at district & state meets in the past.

*           Nirmayee Ambetkar

Won 1st Position in 200 fly & 2nd Position in 100 Fly at Khelo India Jr.Women Series 2.

She bagged 1st position in 200FLY,100FLY and 200 FR at the DSO event.

Represented the district at the state selection trials in 2022.

*           Tannishtha Nair

Tannishtha bagged the Individual Championship at the CISCE Nationals, 2022 in the under 17 Girls Category.

She also bagged first positions in the 50 metre and 100 metre butterfly events at the Maharashtra State Trials, 2022. She represented Maharashtra & won a medal in relay at the Junior National Aquatic Meet 2022.

*           Yashvi Pradeep Kharat

A national silver & bronze medalist at the 2021 junior nationals.

She secured medals at Khelo India Junior Women’s Series round 1 & 2 2022. She secured 2nd place in 50, 100 & 200 breaststroke.

She represented Maharashtra at the Khelo India Youth Games 2022.

At the DSO district event she secured 1st place in 50m, 100m, 200m breaststroke. She has qualified for the SFI Open national ranking championship 2022 in the 50, 100 & 200 breaststroke events to be held later this month.

MERIT In Alphabetical Order

*           Akansha Rawat

Started training under Dr Reddy since the past 9 months. She being the youngest in the age group she swims with the older & advanced swimmers in all the events. She has made her mark by securing 2nd position in 100 backstroke & 100 freestyle event at the DSO. We look forward to her winning more achievements in the coming years.

*           Ayanna Kumar

Won gold medal in 50 m butterfly stroke in CISCE Regional swimming championship and qualified for Nationals held at Bangalore this year after two years break due to Pandemic in her swimming practice. She secured 1st place in 50m Butterfly stroke, 2nd place in 50m breast stroke and 50m freestyle in DSO.

*        Darsh Sherawat

Gave his personal best and was placed 4th in 100m and 200m Backstroke at the KVS NATIONAL SWIMMING COMPETITION Darsh

Placed 1st and selected for Divisional meet for 200m Backstroke at the DSO meet.

*           Fateh Singh Chahal

Fateh is a bronze medalist at the Sub Junior Nationals 2019. He has won multiple medals at the state & district level swim meets.

At the recently conducted MSSA meet he bagged 2nd Position in 100mtrs Back Stroke. In the DSO meet he secured 1st Position in 50mtrs Free Style & Backstroke & 2nd Position in 50mtrs Butterfly.

*         Myra Gaba

While Myra’s interests include playing the piano, singing and theatre, her love for swimming has been nurtured by Reddy Sir and the 13 year old – within little over a year of training with Reddy Sir has a collection of 6 medals including a gold.

*        Vivaan Sethi

Vivaan has secured 1st position in 50 m butterfly in the CISCE Games held in August 2022, besides getting a 3rd place in the same stroke in the MSSA competition held last month.

He also secured 2nd position in 50 m freestyle, backstroke and 3rd position in 50 m butterfly in the DSO Meet held last month.

He represented Maharashtra at the SFI Nationals in 2019.

Dr Niranjan Hiranandani Honours Swimming Champions Of Forest Swimming Club By Giving Appreciation Certificate In Mumbai

Dec 23, 2022

Bollywood films Trahimam and Ajay Wardhan released in Indian cinemas on 16 December. If we talk about the box office collection of both the films, then the collection of both the films has been around 1 crore.

Box Office Collection Of Trahimam

Day 1 16-December-2022 (Fri)          Rs.25 lakh

Day 2 17-December-2022 (Sat)         Rs.21 lakh

Day 3 18-December-2022 (Sun)        Rs.27 lakh

Day 4 19-December-2022 (Mon)       Rs.11 lakh

Day 5 20-December-2022 (Tue)        Rs.10 lakh

Day 6 21-December-2022 (Wed)       Rs.9 lakh

Day 7 22-December-2022 (Thu)        Rs.8 lakh

Box Office Collection Of Ajay Wardhan

Day 1  16-December-2022 (Fri)         Rs.15 lakh

Day 2  17-December-2022 (Sat)       Rs.20 lakh

Day 3  18-December-2022 (Sun)      Rs.28 lakh

Day 4  19-December-2022 (Mon)      Rs.12 lakh

Day 5  20-December-2022 (Tue)       Rs.11 lakh

Day 6  21-December-2022 (Wed)     Rs.10 lakh

Day 7  22-December-2022 (Thu)       Rs.7 lakh

Film Trahimam And Ajay Wardhan Box Office Collection