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“UTKARSA” Celebrating JMS Mani’s Mastery (1948-2021) I Retrospective Exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 11th to 17th November 2025 “UTKARSA” Celebrating JMS Mani’s Mastery (1948-2021) VENUE: Jehangir Art Gallery 161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001 Timing: 11am to 7pm Contact: +91 9886598387, +91 9538449359 This show was inaugurated on 11th November 2025 by Honourable Guests Mr. Anant Nikam(Veteran print maker, artist and former HOD all department of Sir J.J. School of Arts), Mr. Gourmoni Das(Director & Founder of Nine Fish Gallery and Dot Line Space Foundation), Ms. Ranjitha S – Director & Founder of JMS Mani studio daughter of JMS Mani, Mr. Darshan Kumar YU – Curator(muesmuseologist), artist & Thinker, Sushma Sabnis – Art writer & curator among others. UTKARSA marks a sincere tribute to the life and creative legacy of J. M. S. Mani (1948–2021), one of Karnataka’s most revered modern artists and a transformative educator. Curated by Darshan Kumar YU, Curator(Muesmuseologist), artist & Thinker, Omit Curator NGMA, Bengaluru, and presented by JMS Mani’s family, this posthumous exhibition draws together key works spanning his iconic Badami series, expressive landscapes, and sensitive charcoal and mixed-media drawings and sketches, offering Mumbai audiences an intimate encounter with an artist who shaped both canvas and community. His first solo show happened in Jehangir Art Gallery in 70’s. Rooted in a rigorous academic foundation, Mani’s early practice honed traditional disciplines of light, form and perspective, later blossoming into an intuitive painterly vocabulary that balanced realism, symbolism and emotional intensity. His celebrated Badami series remains central to Indian art discourse, elongated rural figures, dusky-skinned, rendered with sincerity and grace, their gestures carrying the poetry of daily labour and social memory. These works reaffirm Mani’s lifelong conviction that dignity lives in the ordinary and beauty in lived experience. Equally powerful are Mani’s landscape studies, from the atmospheric ruins of Hampi to abstracted chromatic vistas, where nature becomes metaphor for time, memory and the human spirit. His drawings, often executed in charcoal, reveal a master draftsman able to distill emotion through line alone, capturing movement, fragility and stillness in equal measure. Throughout his evolving practice, Mani cultivated his studio as a sanctuary of creativity and learning, a space meticulously organised yet spirited, where students, artists and grandchildren entered freely. As a devoted teacher and principal at Ken School of Art, he encouraged experimentation, peer support and the courage to think beyond conventions. His belief in nurturing the next generation remains one of his greatest contributions to Indian art. UTKARṢA honours not only a master painter but a mentor whose life’s work embodies artistic excellence, humility, and the deep conviction...

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“AAWARAN” Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Sonu Gupta In Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 10th to 16th November 2025 “Aawaran” Solo Show of Paintings By Contemporary artist Sonu Gupta VENUE: Jehangir Art Gallery 161-B, M.G. Road Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001 Timing: 11am to 7pm +91 8767017725 Sonu Gupta’s solo exhibition ‘Aawaran’ moves like a quiet blade through the theatre of human psychology. These works aren’t content with surface aesthetics; they pierce the soft underbelly of identity, asking the viewer to confront their many selves; the borrowed masks, the inherited fears, the curated performances we stitch into our skin simply to survive society. Gupta does not lecture; he reveals. Patiently. Relentlessly. With tenderness and unease in equal measure. This show was inaugurated on 10th November 2025 by Honorable Guest Padmashri Dr. Soma Ghosh – Indian Singer of Hindustani Classical Music, in the presence of Mr. Padmanabh Bendre(Eminent Artist), Mr. Siddharth(Veteran Artist), Mr. Dev Inder(Eminent Photographer), Rishiraj Sethi (Director – Aura Art Development Pvt. Ltd.), Vishwa Sahni(Renowned Artist) among others. The figures here hover between flesh and fiction. The artist realistically rendered their bodies, but their presence dissolves into abstraction, as if memory itself is glitching. Masks appear not as props, but as organs we have grown used to breathing through. Some are stark white, sterile and compliant; others burn with ornamental complexity, as though the mind’s labyrinth has finally broken the skin. There is a ritualistic undertone, a soft echo of purification rites shadowed by the modern fatigue of having to constantly recalibrate one’s face for the world. Gupta’s palette, warm and muted, feels ancient and digital at once, earth and algorithm in conversation. These blurred edges and pixelated textures quietly insist that identity today is never fully analog, never fully sincere. We live filtered. We feel edited. We unmask only when absolutely necessary, and even then we tremble. Aawaran acknowledges veils exist, not just to deceive but to protect, nurture, and incubate. Just as soil holds the seed and night shelters the dawn, these human masks sometimes prevent us from shattering. The exhibition’s deepest argument whispered, not shouted, is that vulnerability is a pilgrimage. Peeling away the layers is not a dramatic act of exposure, but a slow devotion to truth. In a world obsessed with hyper-visibility and polished personas, Sonu Gupta invites us to pause. To breathe. To ask the uncomfortable question: When all the layers fall, who remains? And perhaps more importantly, are we ready to meet them? —Sushma Sabnis – Mumbai.   “AAWARAN”  Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Sonu Gupta...

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Jameela Akther An Actresses Reflecting Social Issues Through Content Creation In Kashmir

AN INSPIRING JOURNEY FROM KASHMIR TO BIG SCREEN Exclusive Story By RAJA SARFARAZ: Art and craft spun through contemporary dimensions has deep rooted structures finding it’s excellence in any place and form.When we talk about Kashmir and its rich vintage tribes the power of pen gets festooned.Jameela Akther is one of the best inspiring story from Kashmir.A journey of a house wife and her excellency from theatre to Big screen, from The Street’s of Dal to Silver Screen Jameela has made it fabulously and incredible is that no God father or no Special teacher.A self made artist with incredible show talent featured in lot of TV serials, Films, Webseries, Theaters playes and now a new self made series on Family issues is not only entertaining but attaining wonderful response of Millions of audience on social Media reflecting the beautiful and chit chat of little emotions and misunderstandings in family. well Jameela Is an example of modern independent Women who is in limelight and a celebrity from Kashmir. Early Life and Career Beginnings Jameela Akther, hailing from Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, has been a dedicated artist in the acting field for over 20 years. Her journey into the world of performance was fraught with challenges, including the pervasive impact of terrorism and the conservative mindset prevalent in Kashmir. Despite opposition from family members—except for the unwavering support of her father, Ali Mohammad Khan, and her teacher, Mohammad Yaseen—Jameela persevered. In an environment where fear stifled artistic expression, she began her career with a local Kashmiri project titled NAAKH, taking on a side character role. Fueled by passion, she advanced to lead roles in productions like MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHERS. Notable Achievements and Projects Jameela has collaborated with prominent Bollywood figures in acclaimed works, including the film AMARAN. Her television credits include the serial PASHMINA MOHABBAT KE DAGGE on Sony SAB, where she portrayed Nani, and SPAI BAHU on Colors as Dadi. She has also featured in music projects under Salim Sulaiman Music and Saleem Merchant Records. A highlight of her career is her leading role as Mother in the internationally awarded film GOOD SHOT. Beyond screen work, Jameela has excelled in ad shoots, theater plays, stage performances, and nukad natak, showcasing her versatility. Upcoming Ventures Looking ahead, Jameela is set to star in several exciting projects: YEMBERZAL, directed by Raja Sarfaraz; KASHMIR SE; ABABEEL; and THE LAST CANDIDATE, where she plays the mother alongside Bollywood actor Kiran Kumar. Influence and Advocacy...

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Creative Academy: A Remarkable Journey In Music Education

Music is not just an art—it is a way of life. With this vision, Creative Academy was founded in the year 2000, with the mission of becoming a pioneer in the field of music education and bringing opportunities to those for whom learning music was once only a dream. The current Principal of the academy chose music teaching as his profession during his student life itself. Along with studies, he nurtured the dream of spreading music education, which led to the beginning of Creative Academy. The journey was not easy—struggles and obstacles came along—but he never gave up. With love and care, he extended music education to underprivileged students who could not afford it due to financial challenges. In 2013, his wife joined this noble journey, and today she contributes as the Vice Principal. Their relentless efforts, combined with the support of well-wishers, have shaped Creative Academy into what it is today—an institution that now reaches beyond district and state boundaries, even providing music education to students across the globe. For the students, Sir and Madam are not just teachers but guiding lights. Many students have chosen music as a career and achieved financial independence through their mentorship. Looking ahead, Creative Academy envisions contributing more to society. Its latest initiative, Creded Studio, is set to become a new platform for students to express their musical talents and creativity. Creative Academy stands today as a shining example of dedication, perseverance, and service, turning dreams into reality through the power of music. Creative Academy: A Remarkable Journey In Music...

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DAMAC Properties Launches Master Community DAMAC Islands 2, Inspired By The World’s Most Scenic Island Destinations

DAMAC Properties, the region’s leading private luxury real estate developer with a growing global portfolio, has launched DAMAC Islands 2, its seventh master community in Dubai that redefines waterfront living. Following the phenomenal success of DAMAC Islands, DAMAC Islands 2 brings the rhythm of the tropics to the heart of Dubai; blending lush landscapes, crystal lagoons, and wellness-driven design inspired by eight dream destinations: Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cuba, Maui, Mauritius, and Tahiti. Amira Sajwani, Managing Director, DAMAC Properties, said, “DAMAC Islands 2 captures the energy of the tropics and the ambition of Dubai. It is more than a place to live; it is an invitation to experience paradise in the heart of our city. This project celebrates the beauty of nature while offering the sophistication and quality that define DAMAC.” The launch event was hosted by Hussain Sajwani, Founder and Chairman of DAMAC Group, and Amira Sajwani, Managing Director, DAMAC Properties, at the Coca-Cola Arena. It featured Bollywood A-listers Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Arab music sensation Majid Al Mohandis also attended the show. Wellness pavilions, floating decks, open-air spas, and nature-inspired retreats provide residents with a rare sense of calm within the urban environment, where horizontal development is rare. In the first 290 days of 2025 alone, Dubai property sales reached AED 525.87 billion, surpassing the record-breaking sales of 2024. In Q3 2025 alone, there were 59,228 transactions valued at AED 170.7 billion, an unprecedented quarterly record. In the first half of 2025, residential transactions totalled AED 262.1 billion, a ~36.4% year-on-year increase. Investor demand has continued to grow, rising by almost 26% from 2024. DAMAC Islands led villa and townhouse transactions in H1 2025, with 4,185 sales, and DAMAC Hills 2 registered 1,942 sales. Following a record year for DAMAC, new developments including Riverside Views, DAMAC District and Chelsea Residences reinforce the company’s growing international footprint and lifestyle-driven vision. On average from launch, price growth at DAMAC Hills 1 townhouses rose 86 per cent, DAMAC Hills 1 villas 72 per cent, DAMAC Hills 2 townhouses 60 per cent, and DAMAC Islands villas 29 per cent, demonstrating sustained investor confidence in the brand’s long-term value. As part of the launch campaign for DAMAC Islands 2, DAMAC also launched a unique global competition to become ‘The Ultimate Islander’. The competition winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip and become an employee of DAMAC while living on one of their eight islands. The master-planned project will comprise six-bedroom luxury villas...