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A Divine Soulful Visual Ode To Diksha

Nadamrutham By Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra, Nmacc The Cube Oct 24, 2025 An Ode unto Diksha it was absolutely through Nadamrutham – a visual prayer addressed unto her legendary Guru Vidwan Kalaimamani Shri T.S. Kadirvelu Pillai by Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra,  the city’s very senior Artist in the field of Bharatannatyam  for over six and half decades Nadamrutham was a dedicated disciple’s tribute  unto the creative genius  of her Guru ,  Kalaimamani Vidawan  Shri T. S. Kadirvelu Pillai,   at the intimate  space of the Cube , NMACC ,Mumbai that   had  each rasika present , enter into  a journey through an intriguing  path – a margam to  awaken to silence as the seed of all sound and stillness  as the  pulsating womb of all movement. The programme was sponsored by the Reliance Cultural Foundation Known for establishing a one to one connect with the audience Dr Lata Surendra in her signature style of loftiness laced with humour led witnessing hearts to the pulsating romance of rhythms, poetry of love in union and seperation through the times. “The  Nadamrutham cosmos within the cube  has two ‘suns’ today she said  drawing attention to  crisp Nattuvangam by Shri Kaliswaran Pillai and Mridangam   by Mumbai  K Dakshinamurthy   – the two talented Suns creating waves   in the rhythmic world of dance  today ,the Sangeetamrutham by mellifluos vocalist Shri N.N.Shivaprasad , the   stirring Violin by Satish Seshadri, mesmerising Flute by Shri Bharat Raj . The performance commenced in a unique way through a choreography highlighting the eloquent poetry of  silence and sound .One could hear   Dr Lata’s  meticulous and strong footwork resonate all around  the Cube  through an intricate calculation of her distinguished Mentor Shri Kadirvelu Pillai,  which then unfolded the supreme effulgence of the Guru who awakened in her the truth of unity   and the universe as an unfragmented reality   embracing  the one life force in all through an ongoing cyclic order   ‘ Akhanda  mandalakaram ‘  Very vivid sancharis  brought out the deep truth encushioned in  timeless  lines  by His Holiness Adi Sankara charya . One often sees dancers only touching on the superficial padartham of the lines, but   the artist drew attention to every word in the lines. culminating in the greatness of the Guru- leading her from light to Light through lighting of the lamp within the temple of her heart! It opened out the pathways to notes embracing the Ragam Vasanta and a...

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Karnika Mandal Actress to share screen in Epic Period historical movie ‘‘YANA…? with Dashing Rahul B Kumar

Actress  Karnika Mandal steps into the spotlight as the lead actress of ‘YANA…?, undertaking what the production team describes as a “surprising and challenging role.” Her character reportedly draws from historical figures of the 1840s period, requiring extensive preparation and emotional range. Karnika Mandal says ” after hearing the narration I am sure this is the my dream film for which I had been waiting for in my film career.” “Karnika Mandal brings exceptional depth to her portrayal in this biopic,” notes a production insider. “The role demands both physical transformation and psychological immersion into a character from a vastly different era.” The actress has been spotted at various historical locations during pre-production, studying artifacts and historical documents to better understand the societal context of women in 1840s India. Her dedication to historical accuracy demonstrates the film’s commitment to authentic storytelling despite its genre-bending musical elements. Under the direction of Mr. Prajapati, ‘YAANA…? takes shape as a multilingual production that will be simultaneously released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. This ambitious approach reflects the pan-Indian significance of the historical events portrayed in the film, as well as the production team’s commitment to reaching diverse linguistic audiences across the subcontinent. The multilingual production strategy involves not merely dubbing the film but adapting cultural and linguistic nuances for each regional version, ensuring authentic resonance with varied audiences. Prajapati’s directorial vision encompasses this complexity while maintaining narrative cohesion across all language versions. Supporting Mr. Prajapati’s creative vision is a team of accomplished professionals, The film’s screenplay and dialogs have been crafted by Pinku Dube and Sonu Dandoria This collaborative approach to storytelling ensures that the historical narrative maintains both factual integrity and dramatic impact. Composer Dev Chauhan has been tasked with creating a musical landscape that bridges nearly two centuries of musical evolution. His soundtrack for ‘YAANA…? will include traditional compositions authentic to the 1840s setting while also featuring contemporary elements—most notably an English-language song positioned to achieve international appeal. Follow Her On Instagaram https://www.instagram.com/karnika__mandal/ Karnika Mandal Actress to share screen in Epic Period historical movie ‘‘YANA…? with Dashing Rahul B...

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Indian & Belgium Films Share The Top Award At 5th Edition C2F2

Mumbai – 3rd November 2025 – The 5th Edition of Culture Cinema (C2F2) concluded after three days of screenings, discussions, and cultural exchange that celebrated cinema as a vibrant reflection of human stories and shared heritage. On the closing day, the 5th Edition C2F2 Awards recognized outstanding films and filmmakers whose works stood out for their cultural relevance, storytelling strength, and creative innovation. Mr. Tim Curtis, Director and Representative, UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia emphasized the global value of such initiatives, stating, “Cinema is one of culture’s most powerful expressions. It allows us to honour our past, engage with the present and imagine a more inclusive future. Festivals like this one remind us of the creativity and diversity that unite humanity, inspiring us to safeguard the many ways people tell their stories. It also shows how cinema transcends borders, giving voice to different experiences and shared dreams. In celebrating culture through film, we celebrate humanity itself.” In the 5th Edition C2F2, the Top Award of Film of The Festival Award was shared by Indian Film, SWARAM directed by Lijin Lohithakshan and Belgian Film HOLDING UP THE SKY directed by Pieter Van Eecke. Both the films will be sharing the prize money of USD 501, where each of them will receive USD 251 for their outstanding achievement. Both the films also won BEST Film in their respective categories, viz. SWARAM in Social Practices, and HOLDING UP THE SKY in Tribal Community category. The festival had BEST in Category Awards for 14 films, and Jury Special Mentions for 4 films. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Praveen Nagda, Festival Director of Culture Cinema (C2F2), expressed his gratitude to the participants, jury, and partners, saying, “Each year, Culture Cinema continues to grow as a platform where filmmakers and audiences come together to celebrate the beauty and complexity of culture. This edition has shown how cinema can transcend borders and generations, thereby reminding us that stories remain our strongest link to each other.” Earlier, the closing day began with an interaction with Mr. Livingston Antony Ruben, an Indian film editor, well-known for his work in prominent Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada films including Pushpa-The Rise, and Jawaan etc. It was followed by an insightful panel discussion “Directing Change: Women Shaping the Future of Indian Cinema,” moderated by Ms. Shubha Shetty Saha and Prof. Navya Singh, featuring Ms. Akriti Singh, Prof. Malati Rao, Ms. Rupali Saxena, and Ms. Piyana Bandyopadhyay. The discussion explored representation,...

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Aneebee Entertainments Presents Sharanya Season 5 × Aqua Divine Season 2 In Association With Eastern Metropolitan Club And TRI Events & Entertainment

Celebrating Women in Sports with Glamour, Grace and Grit Kolkata, 1st November 2025: The city witnessed an evening of elegance, empowerment, and inspiration as Aneebee Entertainments presented Sharanya Season 5 × Aqua Divine Season 2 “Shakti in Motion” in association with Eastern Metropolitan Club and TRI Events & Entertainment. The grand event, curated by Anita Dutta and her dedicated team, took place at the Eastern Metropolitan Club, Kolkata celebrating the powerful theme — “Women in Sports.” This year’s edition honored the remarkable achievements of women and men athletes who have represented India at national and international levels. The event blended fashion, performance, and empowerment spotlighting women and men who have redefined boundaries through their passion and perseverance. Celebrating excellence and resilience in sports, the event honoured achievers, Hupi Majhi (Odisha), Captain of the Indian Women’s Rugby Team, who led India at the Olympic Qualifiers in Osaka, Tarunika Ghosh (21 years), a young para-athlete who started as a swimmer and evolved into a multi-sport runner, winning medals in the Para Olympics, Arun Kumar Singh (70+ years) a veteran athlete and Asian Masters gold medalist, who began his athletic journey at 55 and continues to inspire generations and Mr. Shital Prasad Gupta, Entrepreneur working for women empowerment, recognized for his contributions to uplifting women through entrepreneurship and community work. The evening also featured an energetic Taekwondo demonstration by athletes from the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI) Ms. Mallika Samanta, Ms. Jaya Rozario, Mr. Pallab Malo and Mr. Ajoy Sardar. Their performance embodied the event’s theme of discipline, strength and self-belief — qualities central to both sports and womanhood. Adding star power and elegance, Bollywood celebrity Aman Verma graced the occasion as Guest of Honour and Celebrity Anchor, captivating the audience with his charm and energy. Tollywood celebrity Darshana Banik and Neel Bhattacharya added a touch of glamour to the evening. The distinguished guest also include Dr. Andrew Fleming, Deputy High Commissioner, British Deputy High Commission, Mr. Kevin Goh, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Australia, Shiv Kumar Agarwala, Honorary Consulate General of Romania, Representing Team Sharanya Anita Dutta, Founder & CEO, Aneebee Entertainment and Organiser Sharanya, Soumi Dutta, Creative Director, Sharanya, Ankita Pramanik, Digital Marketing Head, Sharanya, Ranadeep Karmakar, Curator and Marketing Director, Sharanya, Neelay Sengupta, Show Choreographer and Designer, Sanjeeb Ghosh, Owner, Eastern Metropolitan Club, Neelay Sengupta, Show Choreographer & Designer, Adwitya Dutta Banik, Co-host of the event and Abhishek Singhania, Co-founder of Mediashine PR & Advertising...

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14 नवंबर से सिनेमाघरों में रिलीज हो रही राहुल शर्मा की फिल्म ‘मांग भरो सजना’ का गाना ‘पातर कमरिया’ की मची धूम

बॉलीवुड एक्टर राहुल शर्मा और साउथ व भोजपुरी फिल्मों की एक्ट्रेस मेघा श्री स्टारर बहुप्रतीक्षित भोजपुरी फिल्म ‘मांग भरो सजना’ आगामी 14 नवंबर से सिनेमाघरों में दस्तक देने जा रही है। वहीं इस फिल्म का रोमांटिक गाना ‘पातर कमरिया’ डीआरजे रिकॉर्ड्स भोजपुरी के ऑफिसियल यूट्यूब चैनल पर रिलीज किया गया है। इस रोमांटिक गीत को विजय चौहान और शिल्पी राज ने मधुर स्वर में गाया है। इस सांग को संगीतकार साजन मिश्रा ने गीतकार आशुतोष तिवारी के लिखे गीतों को मधुर संगीत सजाया है। बता दें कि भोजपुरी आइकॉन अक्षरा सिंह के साथ सुपरहिट भोजपुरी फिल्म ‘डार्लिंग’ देकर राहुल शर्मा दर्शकों पर अमिट छाप छोड़ चुके हैं। डार्लिंग के बाद नये एक्शन अवतार में राहुल शर्मा एक बार फिर अपने अभिनय का जौहर दिखाने वाले हैं। बाबा मोशन पिक्चर्स के बैनर तले बनी राहुल शर्मा और मेघाश्री के शानदार अभिनय से सजी भोजपुरी फिल्म ‘मांग भरो सजना’ को पूरे भारत के सिनेमाघरो में फिल्म वितरक कंपनी प्रांशुल मैजिक मोमेंट रिलीज कर रही है। इस फिल्म का ट्रेलर पहले ही डीआरजे रिकॉर्ड्स भोजपुरी के यूट्यूब चैनल पर रिलीज किया जा चुका है। इस फ़िल्म के ट्रेलर में राहुल शर्मा का खतरनाक एक्शन देखकर लोग आश्चर्यचकित हो रहे हैं। उनकी एक्टिंग, लुक और एक्शन देखकर फ़िल्मी गलियारों में चर्चा जोर शोर से होने लगी है कि राहुल शर्मा के रूप में भोजपुरी फिल्म इंडस्ट्री को साउथ के हीरो जैसा दमदार एक्टर मिल गया है। गौरतलब है कि निर्माता प्रदीप के. शर्मा और सह-निर्मात्री अनीता शर्मा द्वारा भव्य पैमाने पर निर्मित की गई भोजपुरी फिल्म ‘मांग भरो सजना’ के निर्देशक राकेश त्रिपाठी हैं। इस फ़िल्म की बहुत ही जबरदस्त कहानी है, जिसमें परिवारिक ड्रामा के साथ एक्शन, रोमांस और रोमांच भरपूर डोज देखने को मिल रहा है। फिल्म के मुख्य कलाकार राहुल शर्मा, मेघाश्री, कुणाल सिंह, देव सिंह, रोहित सिंह मटरू, विनीत विशाल, मोना राय, कादिर शेख, आयुषी यादव, प्रकाश जैस, संभू राना, रवि तिवारी, रवि शेखर सिन्हा, के. के. गोस्वामी, संजना वर्मा, डॉली गुप्ता, सशि मिश्रा, पूजा हैं। इस फ़िल्म की कथा, पटकथा व संवाद  राकेश त्रिपाठी ने लिखा है। छायांकन महेश वेंकट ने किया है। गीतकार आशुतोष तिवारी, शेख मधुर, धरम हिंदुस्तानी लिखे गीतों को संगीतकार साजन मिश्रा ने मधुर संगीत से सजाया है। सिंगर विजय चौहान, शिल्पी राज, साजन मिश्रा, सुगम सिंह, संध्या सरगम, ज्योति शर्मा हैं। कला विजय श्रीवास्तव, मारधाड़ दिलीप यादव, बैकग्राउंड म्यूजिक बी.एम.वी., नृत्य रिक्की गुप्ता, संकलन कोमल वर्मा, वेशभूषा बादशाह खान का है। पब्लिसिटी डिजाइनर नरसू, पीआरओ रामचन्द्र यादव हैं। विजुअल प्रमोशन विकास पवार, कलरिस्ट...