Oct 6, 2022

From: 4^th to 10^th October 2022

Recent Sculptures by  Renowned sculptor Akhil Chandra Das

VENUE

Jehangir Art Gallery

161- B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: 98312 63537

Akhil Chandra Das is a very important sculptor of our country, who evolved his own form during the end part of the decade of 1990-s. Based in Kolkata where he was born in 1968 he has extended his field of work throughout India. An M.V.A. in sculpture from M.S.University, Baroda he has assimilated in his works the traditional indigenous norms with the contemporary global values. He works mainly in mixed media of bronze and wood along with few other mediums. His works are primitivist, fantasy-oriented, very often inclining towards surrealism. Through these formal structures he posits deep-rooted rebellion against social decadence, cultural hypocrisy, exploitation of various kinds by capitalist powers and erosion of moral and social values. He develops his form from his serious commitments, sympathy and love towards humanity. The decadence of human values during the contemporary times disturbs him to the core of sensibility and the pain generated out of it is developed into his sculptural forms.

His first solo exhibition was held at Jahangir Art Gallery in 2002. But his participation in various important group-exhibitions started earlier. He has participated in several group shows like Harmony show, National Exhibition and Time and Material show organised by Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata and Art Konsult at Stainless Gallery, New Delhi among others. He participated in Gen Next I and II exhibitions organised by Aakriti Gallery in 2006 and 2007 respectively. He received junior scholarship of Lalit Kala Academy in 1999-2000, Lalit Kala Research Grant, 1995 and National scholarship 1995-1997 and 2000. All these participations and achievements indicate the excellence of his talent as a young artist that has developed to the full during the later course of his progress.

Since the emergence of modernism in Indian sculpture primitive form and technique have played a vital role in devising the identity of sculpture. The works of two pioneering artists in this field, Ramkinkar and Meera Mukherjee are very much exemplary in this context. During the decades of 1940-s 1960-s the sculptors tried to assimilate the indigenous classical forms along with the Western modernist trends. A serious urge to build up an identity through synthesis of local and global values has made the sojourns of our sculpture very significant making our sculptural forms vibrant and unique. During the decade of 1990-s our social values have changed drastically owing to emergence of economic globalisation and assimilation of post-modern world outlook. The forms and expressions of sculptures have also changed considerably since that decade. Conceptualism has turned to be the general trend of expression. Use of multimedia has also been a trend.

The sculptures of Akhil Chandra Das show all these trends of 1990-s. We may look at a few of his works to have an idea of his forms and philosophy. His forms express the agony that the contemporary life contains. Along with this agony there is also an ecstasy to surpass the limits of existential dilemma and to be united with the unbounded expanse of the universe. In one of his works he builds a beast very much disproportionate in physical structures that cries in extreme agony raising its two hind legs. It reveals fantasy that turns to be the symbol of existential pain. A creature with human body and head of a buffalo walks holding a horn of the beast. Here fantasy is transformed towards surrealism. In another piece a calm and contemplative human being stands. His hands are extended to indicate his submission to the divine. There are parts of circular forms scattered throughout his body that may be taken as the symbol of universal infinity.

Violence is expressed in various forms. A semi naked man stands on a wooden platform. He has chopped off his head with his own sword. He holds the sword with his two hands and raises it over his body. On this sword are placed three human heads arranged side by side. This is a form of surrealist fantasy that indicates the severity of violence presented in a plaintive disposition. In another piece a bearded saintly person stands on a platform. His body is covered with a sheet of cloth showing meticulously arranged folds of drapery. In his right hand he holds an ascetic’s bowl, which in Indian terms known as Kamandalu.The saint is proceeding towards worship or meditation. Here is an expression of spirituality very much Indian in nature.

Thus the sculptor Akhil Chandra Das postulates two opposing trends in his expressions. One is violence and the other spirituality. Being very much ingrained in indigenous spiritual values he extends his form towards a kind of rebellion, where he drastically lashes at the rotten reality of the contemporary times. The simultaneous assertion of these opposing values is a unique feature in his expressions whereby he attempts to realise the existential dilemma of the contemporary world.

Mrinal Ghosh.

Recent Sculptures by Renowned sculptor Akhil Chandra Das in Jehangir Art Gallery

Oct 6, 2022

London – I extend my heartiest thanks to Diwakar Sukul and the complete team of   World Book of Records London for entering my record in the books and presented me with the certification of the same. This is the biggest satisfaction you can get when your efforts are well recognized at that level,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and founder President of Asian Academy of Film and Television at House of Common, British Parliament London.

The award was presented by the Member Parliament House of Common Hon. Virendra Sharma a British Indian Labour Party Politician and Member of Parliament for Ealing Southall since 2007, in a grand event in the presence of international audience at House of Common, London.

This time Sandeep Marwah has been honoured for being the Director and President of AAFT for a period of thirty years and churned out 20,000 students from 145 countries of the World. He has designed 70 different courses from three months to four years and from certificates to degree.

Human Potential and skills contribute to personal development in a broad perspective. World Book of Records London incorporates to be a globally authorized and certified body for recognition, verification and scrutiny of setting or breaking records of individuals, mass activities, group effort and grand working.

“We are proud to be associated with Sandeep Marwah. His passion for media and entertainment industry now needs no introduction. We wish him a very strong international success,” said Diwakar Sukul President UK of World Book of Records.

It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing. He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. Don’t wait for opportunity , create one for your own self is the right policy,” said Virendra Sharma congratulating Marwah for his successful journey while addressing the gathering at House of Common.

Sandeep Marwah Entered 4^th Time into World Book of Records London

Oct 5, 2022

मेरा भारत महान के बाद विपुल राय और देवेन्द्र तिवारी लेकर आ रहे हैं कल्लू के साथ ‘राम अबराम’

भोजपुरी फिल्म मेरा भारत महान की अपार सफलता के बाद सुपरस्टार अरविंद अकेला कल्लू के साथ अब फिल्म निर्माता विपुल राय और निर्माता, निर्देशक, डीओपी देवेन्द्र तिवारी एक साथ एक और धमाकेदार फिल्म ‘राम अबराम’ लेकर आ रहे हैं। जिसका फर्स्ट लुक रामनवमी के पावन पर्व पर लांच किया गया है। फिल्म के पोस्टर पर अरविंद अकेला कल्लू दो अलग अलग लुक्स में नज़र आ रहे हैं। इस लुक की खूब प्रशंसा की जा रही है।

वी प्रांजल फ़िल्म क्रिएशन प्रा.लि. & मील माई मूवीज बैनर के तले बनी विपुल राय प्रस्तुत भोजपुरी फ़िल्म ‘राम अबराम’ के निर्माता, निर्देशक, छायांकन देवेंद्र तिवारी हैं। सह निर्माता बृजेश कुमार राय हैं। संगीतकार छोटे बाबा (बसही), गीतकार सुमित चंद्रवंशी, प्रकाश बारूद, छोटू यादव, लेखक मनोज पाण्डेय हैं।  कोरियोग्राफर कानू मुखर्जी, फाइट मास्टर दिनेश यादव हैं संकलन धर्म सोनी, कला नजीर शेख, प्रोडक्शन रौनक मिश्रा, जय मिश्रा, विजय यादव हैं। सहायक निर्देशक धनंजय तिवारी हैं। लखनऊ लोकल प्रोडक्शन से गौस हुसैन हैं। पी.आर.ओ. सोनू निगम, रामचंद्र यादव हैं। ड्रेस डिज़ाइनर विद्या मौर्या, विष्णु हैं। मुख्य कलाकार अरविंद अकेला कल्लू, ऋतु सिंह, चांदनी सिंह, विनीत विशाल, संजय पांडेय, रक्षा गुप्ता, संजीव मिश्रा, पुष्पेंद्र राय, उमाकांत राय, विजया सिंह, कुमार अभिनव, सुशील यादव, संतोष, कौशल शर्मा, मुन्ना सिंह आदि हैं।

इस फ़िल्म को लेकर देवेन्द्र तिवारी ने कहा, मेरी बनायी हुई सभी फिल्मो की कहानी काफी दमदार और रोचक रहती है। मैं अपनी फिल्मो की कहानियों पर खासा ध्यान देता हूं। राम अबराम सच्ची घटनाओं पर आधारित फिल्म है, जिसे देखने के बाद समाज के बीच के ऊर्जावान संदेश जायेगा।

अरविंद अकेला कल्लू ने कहा, राम अबराम का पहला पोस्टर काफी आकर्षित है। इस तरह की फिल्म में मुझे पहली बार करने को मिला है, जिसके लेकर मैं काफी उत्साहित भी हूं। देवेंद्र जी के निर्देशन में मैंने पहली बार काम किया है। उनके निर्देशन में काम कर काफी मजा आया।

मेरा भारत महान के बाद विपुल राय और देवेन्द्र तिवारी लेकर आ रहे हैं कल्लू के साथ ‘राम अबराम’

Oct 1, 2022

Actress Smrity Sinha dazzled in a fashion show presented by The Times of India Group. This event named “Pillars of Humanity” took place at St. Regis Hotel in Mumbai recently. The special highlight of the event was Smrity Sinha as she is the only actress in the Bhojpuri industry to make her path on the ramp to such level. She looked gorgeous in a green Indian couture designed by Sanya Mulani. Smrity Sinha walked the ramp to support the transgender community and gave a clear message to the world that she stands with transgenders.

The organizer of this unique fashion show was Mrs. Nidarshna Gowani. She is also a distinguished social activist. The presenter was The Times group while its aim was to acknowledge the various underprivileged communities of our society and spread social awareness. There were following categories for this

1.Transgender, 2. Cancer patients, 3. Acid attack survivors, 4. Sex workers, 5. Elders of old age homes, 6. Tribal women. People from different walks of life participated in this program.

The Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Actor Siddharth Roy Kapoor, Actor Ayush Sharma, Actress Neelam Kothari,  Actress Smrity Sinha and many others were present at the event.

Smrity Sinha shines in Times Group’s fashion show held in Mumbai

Oct 1, 2022

The music launch of Film production company Dhiraal Entertainment presents “Bera-Ek Aghori” held in a grand ceremony in Sin City, Mumbai, where the entire team including the film’s producer Raju Bharati, lead actors Prem Shakti were present. This Hindi movie stars Shakti Veer Dhiraal and Prem Dhiraal in lead roles. The songs of the film are sung by Nakkash Aziz, Shahid Mallya and Vaishali Made.

Here the songs of the film were shown which everyone liked. film producer

Raju Bharati told that this film will be release very soon. The film will be release all over India including Maharashtra.

Shakti Veer Dhiraal, who is playing the lead role in the film, said that the film “Bera Ek Aghori” is a horror cinema which has the full dose of entertainment. Along with horror, romance, thrills, the film also has good music. It has two dancing songs and a romantic song. The songs have been sung by Nakkash Aziz, Sahid Mallya and Vaishali Maade.

Versatile actor Prem Dhiraal said that Bera’s story and its presentation is amazing which the audience will surely like. There are three songs in our film. There is an item number, a dance number and a romantic song made even more romantic sung by Shahid Mallya. Whoever listens to this song will remember his college days, his girlfriend.

On the other hand, singer Shahid Mallya thanked Prem-Shakti and said that they gave me a chance to sing such a lovely song in this film, thank you for this. The story of the film Bera Ek Aghori is different. The concept of the film is unique. I hope the songs of the film and the film will also be a hit.

The music launch was attended by many celebrities including iEve Era Films CEO Ashok Prasad Abhishek, Audio Lab’s Managing Director Satish Pujari, Producer-Director Kuldeep Malhotra, youth leader and producer Karan Singh Prince, Producer Sonu Kuntal, Singer Sonali Mishra, Advocate Raj Shukla, Director Lalbabu Pandit, Comedian KK Goswami. While the promotion of the film is being done by the Publish Media team. Versatile actor KK Goswami congratulated and wished the entire team of the film Bera Ek Aghori.

Grand music launch of Producer Raju Bharati, Actors Prem Dhiraal and Shakti Veer Dhiraal’s Hindi film “Bera-Ek Aghori”

Oct 1, 2022

यूट्यूब पर मची विनोद यादव के देवी गीतों की धूम

वर्ल्डवाइड रिकार्ड्स ने रिलीज किया विनोद यादव देवी गीत ‘सारा जग खुश होक झुमतारे हो’, मिले इतने व्यूज

भोजपुरी इंडस्ट्री के राइजिंग स्टार विनोद यादव आज किसी पहचान के मोहताज नहीं हैं। उन्होंने जहां अपने अभिनय से दर्शकों के दिलों में जगह बनाई है, वही अब के नवरात्रि में एक से बढ़कर एक गीत लेकर आ रहे हैं। इस सांग्स में विनोद ने अभिनय के साथ साथ इन सभी सांग्स को गाया है। इसका नतीजा ये निकाला है कि एक नए सिंगर के गाने भी यूट्यूब पर लाखों की संख्या में विएवज हासिल कर रहे हैं। हाल ही में एक्टर-सिंगर विनोद यादव के कई गाने यूट्यूब पर बज रहे हैं, लेकिन जिस देवी गीत ने सबका ध्यान अपनी ओर खींचा है वो है वर्ल्डवाइड रिकार्ड्स भोजपुरी से रिलीज सांग ‘सारा जग खुश होक झुमतारे हो’।

जी हां आपने सही नाम सुना है रत्नाकर कुमार की कंपनी ने विनोद का ये सांग रिलीज किया है। जिसे दर्शकों का भार भर के प्यार और दुलार मिला रहा है। जहाँ खेसारी लाल यादव, पवन सिंह, अक्षरा सिंह और दिनेश लाल यादव के सांग कंपनी रिलीज करती है। उसी कंपनी से विनोद के ‘सारा जग खुश होक झुमतारे हो’ देवी गीत को अब तक 2 लाख 67 हजार से ज्यादा व्यूज मिल चुके हैं। वही विंडो यादव एंटरटेनमेंट ऑफिशियल से रिलीज ‘भैरों की दुलारी’ 1 लाख 30 हजार और ‘मईया जी सरनवा दे दी ना’ को 1 लाख पचास हजार से ज्यादा व्यूज मिल चुके हैं। विनोद के ये तीनों देवी हालिया रिलीज सांग है। इन सभी देवी गीतों को विनोद यादव और पलक पांडेय ने साथ मिलकर गाया है। वही इनका लेखन और संगीत कृष्णा बेदर्दी ने तैयार किया हैं।

आपको बता दें हाल ही में विनोद यादव गायकी के क्षेत्र में कदम रखा है और उन्हें  दर्शकों का भरपूर प्यार और आशीर्वाद मिला रहा हैं।

अभिनेता विनोद यादव के देवी गीतों पर झूमा भोजपुरिया दर्शक

Oct 1, 2022

Falisha Entertainment organized a concert, named ‘Geet-O-Ghazal Ki Sarita Hamari Lata’ to pay a heartfelt tribute as well as Celebrating the birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar.She was often referred to as the ‘Queen of melody’ and has lent her voice to a number of Bollywood songs for many decades.  The concert “Geet-O-Ghazal Ki Sarita Hamari Lata” aimed at bringing together nuggets and anecdotes from her career spanning over seven decades. The organizers also pay tribute to Mangeshkar, who is widely considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers in India.

Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar has been laid to rest with full state honours but it is yet to seep into everyone’s consciousness that she is no more. Tributes are still pouring in and everyone is remembering the experiences they had with her. Organiser Shabina Shaikh who has paid a heartfelt tribute to Lataji, dedicated her live concert to the late Mangeshkar. The concert is coming up at Shanmukhanand Hall Sion on 7th October 2022 at 6:30 pm.50 musicians will be participate in the concert. Singers like Sudesh Bhosle, Bela Shende, pratibha Singh baghel, and Faruq Shaikh will  perform in live concert. Usha Mangeshkarji and Padmini kolhapuriji are also going to sing as a celebrity guest singers.

Falisha Entertainment’s managing Director Shabina Shaikh said that the voice that Lataji left cannot be filled and she will be part of our  souls. Many dignitaries like Usha Mangeshkar, Raj Babbar, Poonam Dhillon, Ustad Siraj Khan & Padmini Kolhapure will grace the live concert.

FALISHA ENTERTAINMENT celebrating Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkars 93rd birth anniversary with live concert Geet-O-Ghazal Ki Sarita Hamari Lata

Oct 1, 2022

भोजपुरी सिने जगत में फिल्म एक्ट्रेस आकांक्षा अवस्थी का एक अलग ही रुतबा कायम है और आजकल वे अपनी दबंगई को लेकर काफी सुर्खियों में हैं. इसी बीच आकांक्षा अवस्थी के चैलेंजिंग किरदार से सजी भोजपुरी फिल्म ‘हमार दबंग बहुरिया’ का फर्स्ट लुक सोशल मीडिया में लॉन्च किया गया है. जिसके पोस्टर में वे दबंग लेडी के रूप में नजर आ रही हैं. फ़िल्म के पहले पोस्टर में आकांक्षा अवस्थी को तीन अलग अलग गेटअप में दिखाया गया है. सबसे ऊपर वे शालीन लीडर के रूप में हाथ जोड़े हुए दिख रही हैं, दूसरे गेटअप में तेजतर्रार जुझारू लेडी के रूप में उन्हें दिखाया गया है और तीसरे गेटअप में साज श्रृंगार किये हुए वे लाल लहंगा चुनरी में नजर आ रही हैं. उनके अगल बगल में हीरो निसार खान, हरफनमौला अभिनेता संजय पांडेय, सशक्त अभिनेत्री मोना राय आदि दिख रहे हैं. ब्लैक एंड व्हाइट बैकग्राउंड में जनसमूह दिखाया गया है. वाकई भोजपुरी फिल्मों का अब तक का सबसे अलग हटकर इस फिल्म के  पोस्टर का लुक आउट किया गया हैं. जिसकी हर कोई तारीफ कर रहा है.

उल्लेखनीय है कि एक खास वर्ग भोजपुरी फिल्मों से कोसों दूर है, जिसे सिनेमाघरों में लाना भगीरथ प्रयास कर रहे फ़िल्म निर्माता विवेक कुमार ने नायिका प्रधान भोजपुरी फ़िल्म ‘हमार दबंग बहुरिया’ का निर्माण किया है. नारी सशक्तिकरण को बल देने, समाज को आईना दिखाने एवं हर वर्ग के दर्शकों को भोजपुरी सिनेमा से जोड़ने का उनका यह प्रयास सफल होता नजर आ रहा है. इस फ़िल्म के लेखन व निर्देशन की कमान महिला प्रधान सामाजिक मुद्दो पर आधारित संघर्ष, लिट्टी चोखा, आशिकी, जुग जुग जिया हो ललनवा, अफसर बिटिया सहित कई भोजपुरी फिल्मों के लेखक राकेश त्रिपाठी संभाला है.

गौरतलब है कि अक्स पाठशाला एंटरटेनमेंट एलएलपी के बैनर तले निर्मित की गई महिला प्रधान भोजपुरी फिल्म हमार दबंग बहुरिया का विषय समाज में जागरूकता फैलाने के साथ-साथ दर्शकों का फुल इंटरटेनमेंट करेगी. इस फिल्म में केंद्रीय भूमिका में सुपर एक्ट्रेस आकांक्षा अवस्थी हैं, जिन्होंने सुपरस्टार पवन सिंह और खेसारी लाल यादव के साथ रुपहले परदे पर अपनी अदा जादू चलाकर दर्शकों के दिल में मुकम्मल स्थान बनाया है. इस फ़िल्म में उनके हीरो निसार खान हैं. उनकी कमेस्ट्री दर्शकों को खूब पसंद आने वाली है। फिल्म के निर्माता विवेक कुमार हैं. लेखक व निर्देशक राकेश त्रिपाठी हैं. फिल्म के मुख्य कलाकार आकांक्षा अवस्थी, निसार खान, संजय पांडेय, अनूप अरोड़ा, संदीप यादव,  समर, आजाद, विश्वराज निषाद, आकाश त्रिपाठी आदि हैं. संगीतकार मधुकर आनंद, गीतकार मनोज मतलबी, सत्या सावरकर हैं. गायक विजय चौहान, शिल्पी राज, स्निग्धा सरकार, प्रियंका सिंह, मोहन राठौर, मधुकर आनंद हैं. छायांकन विजय मंडल, नृत्य कानू मुखर्जी, मारधाड़ जीतू सिंह, कला रामबाबू ठाकुर, संकलन गुर्जन्ट सिंह, कस्टयूम बादशाह खान का है. एसोसिएट डायरेक्टर कन्हैया एस. विश्वकर्मा, कार्यकारी निर्माता नितीन, रिंकू रंगीला, स्टिल तपन, पीआरओ रामचन्द्र यादव हैं. सहायक निर्देशक कुलदीप मिश्रा, सोनू सनम माही, आकाश त्रिपाठी हैं. फ़िल्म का पोस्ट प्रोडक्शन 3 स्टुडियो में किया गया है.

आकांक्षा अवस्थी की दिखी दबंगई, भोजपुरी फिल्म ‘हमार दबंग बहुरिया’ का फर्स्ट लुक लॉन्च

Oct 1, 2022

New Delhi, 30th September 2022: Travel app, ixigo has roped in Bollywood celebrities Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty as the new faces of the brand, for their campaign- #NikalLo. The campaign has been designed to create buzz and increase brand awareness ahead of the festive season and will be launched across TV and digital platforms.

The TVCs feature Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty engaged in interesting banter which reflects the close bond they share in real life. One of the videos features Jackie Dada struggling to pronounce the brand name ‘ixigo’  in true Bhidu style with Suniel Shetty correcting him. The ads encourage the audience to travel, and end with a catchphrase “ixigo travel app download karo, bindaas ticket book karo aur nikal lo!”.

The brand decided to team up with Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty as the actors enjoy mass appeal with a wide fan base spread across metros as well as tier 2 and 3 cities across India.

Speaking on their collaboration with ixigo, Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty said, “We are excited to team up with ixigo for this campaign. We’ve been wanting to come together for a project for a while now and ixigo seemed to be the perfect fit! We really resonate with the company’s resilience and growth journey. The trust and friendship that we share amongst one another is synonymous with the faith that travelers have in ixigo! We love how easy it is to book flight, train or bus tickets on ixigo. Their apps offer travelers lots of convenience and flexibility, with a wide array of features on board. Being avid travelers ourselves, we look forward to this collaboration!”

Aloke Bajpai, Co-founder & Group CEO & Rajnish Kumar, Co-founder & Group CPTO, ixigo said,” We are pleased to announce our association with two legendary stars like Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty for our brand campaign. We have grown up watching these Bollywood icons and their passion, commitment to work and resilience resonates with our brand ethos. Travel is back with a bang this year and our aim with this campaign is to maximise awareness around ixigo ahead of the festive season. ‘ixigo’ is a unique brand name and was actually generated using an algorithm. For years we have seen users trying to pronounce ‘ixigo’ with some interesting variations and that was our inspiration behind the first video.”

ixigo travel apps offer a wide array of features to make travel seamless for its users.  ixigo recently launched ‘ixigo Flex’ feature offering flyers fully flexible and freely reschedulable airline tickets starting at ₹149 giving users flexibility for their travel bookings. In addition to rescheduling with ixigo Flex, the travel app also offers full refunds on all domestic flight bookings at a nominal charge through its feature ‘ixigo Assured’ which was launched in 2020. ‘ixigo Assured’ fares allow a no-questions-asked full refund guarantee for cancellations made by travelers, for any reason whatsoever.

About ixigo

Launched in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai & Rajnish Kumar, ixigo is a technology company focused on empowering Indian travelers to plan, book and manage their trips across rail, air, buses and hotels. ixigo assists travelers in making smarter travel decisions by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science-led innovations on ixigo’s OTA platforms, including websites and mobile applications. The OTA platforms of ixigo allow travelers to book train tickets, flight tickets, bus tickets, hotels and cabs, while providing travel utility tools and services developed using in-house proprietary algorithms and crowd-sourced information, including train PNR status and confirmation predictions, train seat availability alerts, train running status updates and delay predictions, flight status updates, bus running status, pricing and availability alerts, deal discovery, destination content, personalized recommendations, instant fare alerts and automated customer support services.

Ixigo ropes in Bollywood veterans Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty for their  #NikalLo campaign

Oct 1, 2022

Charlotte, North Carolina/Chandigarh Sep 28, 2022

A Sikh student on the campus of University of North Carolina Charlotte had to face harassment last week. He was handcuffed and detained merely for wearing a kirpan — a Sikh article of faith.

Such mistreatment of a Sikh student and gross ignorance displayed by the 76-year-old university about Sikhism shocked the Sikh community around the world. Sikhs have been part of the American social fabric for over a century. People on social media questioned the lack of understanding about Sikhism at the university, known for taking pride in its diversity.

UNITED SIKHS applauded the quick response from the university — as Chancellor Dr. Sharon L. Gaber issued an apology on the university website. We had written to the Dean of Students, Dr. Christine Reed Davis, seeking an apology for the misconduct that had taken place with Aman Singh. The apology from the Chancellor stated that they will use the incident “as a learning opportunity by engaging in constructive dialogue with Sikh students and employees”.  It also stated that they “apologize”, that the student didn’t feel “welcomed, supported and safe” that day, as they wanted every student to feel so, further adding that they are “committed to ensuring it doesn’t happen again.”

UNITED SIKHS shared with them a Sikhism Fact Sheet. We also offered to provide sensitivity-training to the university staff and security, about Sikhism and Sikh articles of faith.

“Despite curt behavior by the police on the campus, Aman Singh was graceful, resilient and showed leadership — everyone should practice their faith freely and fearlessly,” Manvinder Singh, UNITED SIKHS Advocacy Director said.

“All institutions, particularly, universities that attract students and staff from around the world must have a mandate to sensitize students and staff about Sikhism and other world religions, cultures and traditions. It is essential to create a culture of co-existence to prevent incidents of racism and misconduct with students and members of any community,” he stated.

We appreciate the efforts of Sikh organizations around the world for raising their voice in this case and lending support to Aman Singh.

Everyone should be able to practice their faith freely and without fear. If you face harassment and discrimination because of your faith, please write to us.

University of North Carolina Charlotte apologizes; UNITED SIKHS offers to train staff and campus security on Sikhism

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