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FILMS TODAY Volume- 12, Issue No- 151 ` - 100 January 2019 RNI No.: MAHENG/2008/23864 Hemant Kumar Tantia a born talent in music and creative works, is a humble person with a million dollar smile on his face always
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Ranveer Singh’s first interaction after marriage… Ranveer happily answered a volley of questions By Lipika Varma Ranveer Singh is busy on professional as well personal front.After the stupendous success of his film,’ Simmba” directed by one of the most highly paid director none other than Rohit Shetty. Also known for making full on commercial & masala films Rohit has directed the biggest stars of bollywood…From Ajay Devgan to Shahrukh Khan..And now having directed the most sought out hero none other than Ranveer Singh and new found- fresh face of the year Sara Ali Khan in his film Simmba, the team is very happy on its success. Ranveer Singh recently got married to Deepika Padukone .But he is one actor/star who voluntarily decided to complete his professional assignment and there after go for his,” Honeymoon.”Ranveer & Deepika recently left out of the Country to celebrate Deepika’s Birthday which falls on the 5th, January also this time it’s gonna be double celebrations. FILMS TODAY 4 January 2019
No sooner Ranveer sits to chat learnt so much about professionalism, Earlier I never felt a sense of with us …We congratulated him for time management and above all responsibility to such an extent.. Now his wedding .Ranveer gives away an discipline I have to thank her for all I feel the responsibility towards, all extempore revelation, praising his wife that. She was emotional too because people who have invested in me one none other than Deepika Padukone,for she has seen me struggle. That part was way or the other ….. Whether these having meticulously creating everything not easy to play. She had seen that year people have invested, in me- monetarily for the wedding.” I keep telling her we were shooting out film,” Padmavat” or emotionally or otherwise. Like my the kind of wedding you have curated .This was indeed a funky year and she fans spent so much time in the day was indeed mind-blowing. She has the had witnessed my struggle with the reaching the material that you featured vision and has meticulously created character. I am overwhelmed.” in, videos, songs, music, roles etc.. They everything. How do you even come shower so much love on me that it up with it? It was so grand yet so becomes my responsibility to make intimate it was so perfect. It will be them proud. I am somebody who a memory that will be in our hearts is very much connected to them on forever. It’s the stuff of dreams she social media and stuff. I know the gave us. It was a joyous moment for names of all my diehard fans, I know our whole lives. their accounts, I see what they are So having won the best actor doing in life, I read their messages, award recently, what do you have I sit through comments what they to say? Last night she [Deepika] was are saying about my life and about nominated and I was nominated, my work. I feel connected to them. I am superstitious so also, I hadn’t I can feel that they have invested prepared a speech. I was not ready me. I feel responsible for them more with what I want to say. As you never than anyone. They don’t know me know whether you will or will not personally but somehow through my get an award so being superstitious I Next we quiz how has 2018 been? work feel an emotional connect to me never prepare any speech. But long This whole year has been crazy, It’s and go out of their way…. spend their back, I had the vision that one day my like I started the year with,”Padmavat” time and effort to support me wanting, wife [Deepika] will be sitting next to and this I can clearly say - was a turning wishing me to do well. I feel responsible me in my vision my wife will always point in my career. Also the critical that they should feel proud of my work. be Deepika ., while I will be awarded. I acclaim the film has received is over My parents’ simple people already are will give her a kiss. This truly happened whelming. This film has turned out to proud of me. Now I have wife and feel that day- I gave her a kiss and I said be the biggest commercial success. I want to make her feel proud of me as something to her. “ And it’s gone over 300 crores.This well and my in-laws feel proud of me. Revealing a little about his dating film is definitely a turning point as my I want to make my team proud of me. Deepika he adds,” I have been working gamble paid off, playing a dark negative Their livelihood is completely connected as a professional actor for eight years character and to come out like that with mine. When I get a best actor and for almost six years I have been feels great The bigger the risk the award can you imagine the motivation dating her.” bigger the payoff and creatively I had an they feel? Like the guy Kaushal [from We interrupt and ask-But whenever amazing and enriching experience with team]if I am working from 10 to 12.00 media quizzed about your relationship Gully Boy I am so connected to Mumbai he’s working 24 hours a day. He comes with Deepika you refused to budge? and will be seen doing hip hop rap before me but leaves after me. He’s “I didn’t talk because it takes away a scene too. Gully Boy is my first movie working harder than me. My producers lot from your professional Endeavour it with Alia and second film with Director I am assured of, because I will always was important to keep the focus on our Zoya Akhtar .This has been a refreshing give my best and there’s no doubt about work. “ and a welcome change. it. Earlier I would not consider all this.. Adding more he says,”,” Whatever Referring to the sad moments But now it’s my responsibility,-- to my I have achieved in six years, she has experienced in 2018 Ranveer adds,” I family, fans, friends, to my team and a lot to do with it... She kept me lost my Nani which happened this year, people who know me. They say that’s grounded. At that point in time she that was a sad thing and our family my friend or uncle says that’s my had and she had film, “Cocktail “and bonded at that time. friends son. They have given me a lot had”Race”.At this point in time I had You have reached the 300 of blessings and send that energy to not done,”Lootera.” We have grown hundred crore club, you are high on propel me forward and I am answerable together. She has seen me grow .And I endorsements, directors are approaching to them. I surly feel it’s my endeavor have seen her grow. I owe a large part you and you are now married, do you to do well and make them proud...” he of my achievements to her. From her I feel a sense of responsibility? concludes FILMS TODAY 5 January 2019
Hemant Kumar Tantia a born talent in music and creative works, is a humble person with a million dollar smile on his face always I t was year 2000, a young Customs than not Law denies justice”. He went on music composer, song writer and peerless officer in Mumbai who was also ranting “Perhaps, music is not in your blood.” painter. As an artist he has not only painted studying Law in Mumbai University, Swallowing the insult, the officer politely beautiful pieces of arts including amazingly in his quest to learn piano approached a replied, “Sir, I may quit your class but not lovable “Ganpati” in various forms but also professional piano teacher. The teacher the music. I will continue my Law course and done many remarkable sculpting art works. was an old aged and arrogant person and keep on learning music as well.” That officer He possesses brilliant ideas to create art he used to consider himself as the only was Hemant Kumar Tantia, who is now a well works using the waste materials. A Ganapati genuine pianist in the country among the known personality to reckon with in society. idol made out of discarded coconut shells is contemporaries. Apart from being Joint Commissioner in GST his master piece and it attracts everyone. / Customs, Hemant, with his sheer hard Once during the weekend Hemant was Once during his weekly music class, the officer explained that he could not practice work, perseverance and determination has deeply involved in his painting of Radha his lessons properly due to his ongoing earned Master’s degree in Law and also well and Krishna. One common friend came to University exam. This explanation did not go established himself in the field of art, culture meet him along with Mr.Fida Hussain, a down well with the teacher and he rudely and social works. very accomplished painter, nephew of world said “it is better you quit music as studying Hemant Tantia is a creative mind. famous painter Late M.F. Hussain. Mr. Fida Law and pursuing music are contrary to each Creative works come easily to him. He is was so impressed with the passion and skill other. Music is very pure whereas more often an accomplished artist, trained singer cum of Hemant’s painting. After few days, in a FILMS TODAY 6 January 2019
The album was released by the pioneer in the musical world, T-Series. Revealing a secret, Hemant informs: “The album release function was to be attended by the super star Salman Khan but he could not attend it due to his busy shooting schedule that night. However, he showed the generosity and on the next day, he asked me to come to the studio at film city where he was shooting for his film “YUVRAJ” and there he released my album. This made me realize how genuine and ‘Being Human’ Salman Khan really is! Hats off to this ‘Being Human’ and humble persona of bhai. His generosity left all of us astounded.” In 2011, on completion of 100th century in cricket by legend Sachin Tendulkar, Hemant produced an incredible song ‘Yeh Hai Sachin’ which became immensely popular. It was a beautiful tribute to the Master Sachin. On listening this song, an overwhelmed and emotional Sachin wrote a message for Hemant, “Dear Hemant, I really liked the big surprise, Mr. Fida came back to meet of Mumbai felicitated him on recitation of song. I am sure you have put in lot of precious Hemant again and presented him one classic this poem. In March, 2013, Hemant also hours of yours to put this song together. I painting as a mark of respect for his passion wrote a poem in English titled ‘Daddy’s Doll’ really appreciate the effort you have taken in painting. for actor Priyanka Chopra highlighting the and want to take this opportunity to wish you Hemant readily helps the poor and the great bonding she had with her father. On all the very best in life”. Many celebrities like needy. He is emblematic of the person who reading it she became very emotional and Sanjay Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, gives the needy with right hand and the left appreciated Hemant for his great creative Bappi Lahari, Shankar Mahadevan, Roop hand does not know. Being devoted to art, mind. Kumar Rathod and Talat Aziz among others music and culture, Hemant can be described Hemant’s first musical album of have lauded his singing and composing just “Passionate”. The question that comes romantic songs, titled “Madhoshi” came in talents. Some of them are as below: to mind is: How can Hemant do so many 2007. Before release of this album, Hemant “Inki awaaz bohoot hi roohani hai, is things at a time? He innocently gives credit sought the blessings of singing queen Lata pyarey geet ke liye log Sachin ke sath sath to his deep spirituality for his well-being. Mangeshkar by visiting her at her residence. Hemant ko bhi yaad rakhenge.”- Sanjay Khan Undoubtedly he is divinely blessed and can do so many things with such perfection and always dons a million dollar smile on his face always. Since he is a devoted professional, he completes his official assignments and then, during leisure hours, Hemant turns to his passion: music and art works. He can sing while playing guitar fluently without looking at the fret board or keeping his eyes shut. His mind and hand fall on the strings aptly and accurately with a perfect rhythm. Hemant is also known for penning poems, couplets quickly as per situation’s demand. Once, in June, 2015, he was on pilgrimage for two days along with his Guru Sant Bauraha Baba. On his way back to Mumbai, he wrote a beautiful poem in Hindi ‘Adhbhoot yatra’ describing the spiritual experience they had during the pilgrimage. This poem was liked widely and in an occasion, University FILMS TODAY 7 January 2019
“Hemant has sung, composed an excellent song on Sachin. I am sure this song will become very popular. In today’s time when Sachin has scored one hundred centuries, this wonderful song is the best complement to him. This song is really apt for the occasion. I always like the way Hemant sings songs with guitar. It is really very surprising that an Assistant Commissioner of Customs possesses such a great knowledge and understanding of music” – Bappi Lahiri “Hemant is known for making subject based songs. Inke gaane bahut hi hummable hote hai. Yeh Blues guitar bahut hi achcha bajate hai. Mai Hemant Tantia ke liye wish karti hu ki wo hum logon ke liye isi tarah subject based gaane banate rahein.”- Priyanka Chopra “Hemant Tantia Sahab ne Sachin ke upar gaana banakar bahut hi badhiya kam kiya hai. Yeh geet sun kar mujhe bahoot hi mazaa aya aur aapko bhi bohat mazaa ayega, aap ise zaroor suniye. Main Hemant ji ko is geet beautiful premises, huge stadium, well this song, the President of the University ke liye bahut Mubarak baad deta hu”- Rishi disciplined environment and the students Dr. Vijay D. Patil said that this video song Kapoor were involved in various extra curricular is so wonderfully sung and presented. One On being asked, how did the idea to activities besides their studies. Observing all can expect this kind of work only from a make a song on Sachin Tendulkar come these made a deep impact on Hemant’s mind professional director and producer. to him? Hemant replied, “Sachin is very and he composed a beautiful song “Gyan ka Hemant considered himself very adorable person and I love him a lot. Since Sagar” in praise of the University. The Patil fortunate to meet his all time idol Sadi ka music composition is my passion, I thought family were taken aback with this kind of Mahanayak Amitabh Bachchan in December, the best way to compliment Sachin is to gesture and efforts taken by Hemant. Dr. 2012 during the shooting of KBC programme. compose a song on him. Sachin is very Pushpalata D. Patil, the founder chairperson Hemant recalls :“Amitabh Bachchan Sahab generous for me. He has given me his bat highly appreciated and felicitated Hemant has been my role model since my childhood. and jerseys. Besides, Sachin being a for this unique gesture. In admiration of It was an unforgettable moments for us great connoisseur of music had his (my wife and I) when we got the favourite old tower speakers. While opportunity to meet and presented replacing it with the new one, he him one of my composed album. Big hearted Bachchan Sahab also obliged wanted to hand over the old one to us by allowing us to have photographs the right person and it was a pleasant with him and given his precious surprise that he chose to gift it to me autographs on the cover of the album for my music passion. All these stuffs which we have treasured.” are priceless to me.” Hemant has also treasured in his collection two The first patriotic song produced memorable calendars titled ‘Tere by Hemant was “Bharat Ma Ke sur aur mere geet’ (2010) and ‘Ek Santan Hum”. This energetic song main aur ek tu’ (2012) produced and was unveiled by the then Defence autographed by Lata Mangeshkar.“In Minister of the country Shri Manohar these calendars Lata Didi narrated Parrikar in January 2016. This song about her musical journey with many was also well appreciated by Hon’ble interesting stories and incidences Home Minister of India, Shri Rajanth which is worth reading for any music Singh who was kind enough to write lovers”. a message for Hemant: “Bharat Maa Ke Santan Hum is a song which evokes Once in the year 2011, Hemant patriotic feelings. The song’s subject visited Dr. D.Y. Patil University and presentation is very good. Best at Nerul, Navi Mumbai. He was wishes to you”. This Patriotic song was completely mesmerized to see the FILMS TODAY 8 January 2019
also immensely liked and praised by Chief inter-alia wrote:“On the GST outreach front, of his life. This kind of dedication towards Minister of Jharkhand Shri Raghubar Das. I had the pleasure of meeting Shri Hemant his passion made him a different personality Das later assigned Hemant the responsibility Kumar Tantia, Joint Commissioner. Shri Tantia altogether. This song was unveiled by the to produce a song on State of Jhakhand too. has composed a number of songs which are Union Minister of MSME (Micro, Small and Hemant honoured the words of the CM and theme-based and non-commercial. They are Medium Enterprises) Shri Giriraj Singh in produced a beautiful song titled “Jharkhand available on Youtube. He met me and other the presence of senior officials of Handloom Geet Gatha” and a unique documentary members of the Board in connection with (Khadi) department in Mumbai on October titled “Ubharta Jharkhand”. This album was a song composed by him on GST, ‘GST ka 2nd, 2018 and it was immensely liked and well appreciated and inaugurated by the CM Swagatam.’ This song is well written and is appreciated by the Hon’ble Minister. During of Jharkhand in presence of top government a good way to spread GST awareness among the release of song Shri Giriraj Singh had officials. the people. It is proposed to make this song said “Hemant ki kala par Maa Saraswati ki In 2017 when new tax regime GST was available to all the field formations shortly”. kripa isi tarah bani rahe aur wo rashtra ki the subject of discussion and debate in Moreover, in order to pay a tribute to our seva isi tarah karte rahein”. The legendary the entire country, Hemant came up with Father of Nation on his 150thbirth anniversary, singer Bhupinder Singh says “Hemant is another theme based song titled ‘GST Ka Hemant has composed a beautiful song titled an exceptional personality with talents in Swagatam’. This song earned him a lot of “Bapu”. For the videography of this song, he abundance. I love him very much because accolades from common people as well as took time off from his busy office schedule he is not only a very good singer, composer, the Government. Appreciating it, the then and along with his family visited Sabarmati actor and writer but also a very humble, Board’s Chairman Smt. Vanaja Sarna, in her in Ahmedabad, Sewagram in Wardha and egoless and cheerful person. He is known for weekly letter dated 8th December, 2017, Porbandar where Gandhi ji had spent most making the complex things very simple.” FILMS TODAY 10 January 2019
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Appreciating the works of Hemant Tantia, famous lyricist Padmabhushan Late Gopaldas Neeraj, wrote:“Hemant Tantia possesses deep knowledge of music and his songs come from the depth of his heart. Whosoever listens to his songs will definitely become his admirer forever.” The Country’s leading and most respected industrialist Shri Ratan Tata, while praising about the patriotic songs had commented: “It’s a pleasure to hear these songs. These songs are very patriotic and professionally produced. I commend you on doing so as it is a matter of great pride for the country. I commend Mr. Tantia’s family and its entire team for their patriotism”. (March 2017) Shri Hemant Tantia has also written a book titiled as “Dada: Our Maseeha”- It is a biography of noted educationist and philanthropist Dr. D. Y. Patil. Dr. Patil, the former Governor of Bihar, writes about Tantia: “I must appreciate his capacity of understanding the person so well and above all purity of his mind and soul.” On another occasion, Dr. Patil had said: “Mr Tantia mingles and touches the hearts of all sections of people in the society and he has the capacity to take responsibilities for the country”. Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was among the admirers of Hemant’s patriotic numbers. Hemant had met him and explained him his thought process about writing such patriotic songs. To Hemant’s pleasant surprise, just after the first meet in August 2014, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam gifted Hemant many of his books with suitable quotes and autographs. In fact, Hemant Tantia consider himself very fortunate to get his last autographed book titled “Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji” from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on 23rd July, 2015 just a few days before he passed away. Hemant recalls about Shammi Kapoor and says “Shammi Kapoor sahab had a special affection for me. Occasionally he used to call me for informal chat. I have been So far he has composed, written, sung his sons Harsh and Yash as they actively take scrupulously following all his advices given and acted in several patriotic and theme part in all his ventures. It is because of their to me about the life. My most memorable based songs. Undoubtedly, Hemant does all support, he has been able to accomplish moments with Shammi Kapoor sahab was these creative activities with precision and in so many achievements in his life. Sky alone when I was singing a song ‘Tum jo huve mere a professional manner, his painstaking effort is the limit for this immensely blessed and humsafar’ before him, he was so enthused can be seen in all his videos. Thanks for the highly qualified professional and creative and felt so entertained that he began singing constant support from his better half Rosa, genius. with me. Later, he showered blessings upon FILMS TODAY 12 January 2019
me and praise my style of singing with would be released shortly- guitar. His wife Smt. Neila Devi, we * A patriotic number called her Bhabhi ji, is a very benevolent titled, “Tiranga” and kind hearted lady. As a token of * 2 Birthday Songs (One in gesture, she has given us some of his Hindi and other in personal belongings like ‘Spectacle English) (Chasma) and a scarf’ which we will always treasure. * A song on the theme of ‘Population’. Hemant further recalls, “in 2012, I had an opportunity to meet thespian * “EkMaseeha” a song on Dilip Kumar Sahab with his wife Saira Legend Banu at a function. Dilip Kumar Sahab Balasaheb was very much amused the way I was Thackarey. explaining my feelings towards him. One pleasing quality about in the dense forest during sunset”. He ends Hemant Kumar Tantia is that he attracts He continued to hold my hand throughout his article acknowledging: “I feel proud to one and all by his innocent smile, cheerful the discussion for five minutes or so. Being write that Shri Hemant Tantia’s personality is demeanour and sheer humility. He is a huge admirer, I also wanted to have a just like a huge tree in the city under which immensely popular in the society and photograph with him. Since there was no people can sit and rest for a while”. Further, on social media for his inspirational and chair available besides him, I just sat in in praise of Hemant, Shri Munnawar Rana a half-kneeling position besides him for philanthropic acts such as participating quoted few couplets: photograph. He was all surprised with my actively in blood donation camps, tree gesture and appreciated my humility.” “Bulandiyon ka bade se bada nishan plantations, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, regular chhuaa, visits to orphanages and homes for old aged Hemant Tantia is also a great admirer of Lt. Colonel Late Dr. Ashok Chopra, father of Priyanka Chopra. He recalls, “He was an excellent singer, a passionate Doctor and a great human being. He always treated me like a younger brother and used to accompany me in all the functions. His death has created a big void in my life”. Once Hemant met noted actor Aamir Khan just two days before his Birthday. On this special day Hemant read out a “Dua” [Prayers in Urdu] for his well being. Aamir Khan was immensely touched and turned emotional to receive greetings in such a lovely manner. He was also enthralled on viewing the video songs of “Bharat Ma Ke Santan Hum” and “Jharkhand Geet Gaatha” and complimented him very much for his creativity. Legend actor Dharmendra was amused on watching live music performance by Hemant. He said:“Actually, I was just thinking people, distribution of clothes, foods etc. Uthaya god me maa ne toh aasman of meeting Hemant over a cup of tea but Although he hails from Hindi speaking belt, chhuaa” after meeting and having heard him singing he is very keen to learn various languages “Log dhoondhenge hamein bhi, haa and cultures. He has very good command with guitar, I think, I should have met him magar sadiyon ke baad, over Urdu and Marathi. He is immensely earlier!” khandharon se jab kabhi patthar nikale popular among various communities of Writing in the leading Urdu daily “Urdu jaayenge” society because of his great understanding, Times”, noted Urdu poet Munawwar Rana celebrated Shri Tantia’s talent in these words: Thus, he has been consistently getting respect for them and profound knowledge “Hemant Tantia is among those Saints or Sufis appreciation and accolades from the famous about all religions and cultures. Marathi who help others but keep their gaze low”. He dignitaries of the country and the icons of speaking people have special liking for adds: “When Hemant Tantia’s fingers get film industry. him as he sings Marathi songs with full engaged with the strings of guitar, it seems Hemant Kumar Tantia has many more enthusiasm besides Hindi and Western as if a number of birds are praying together theme based videos in the pipeline and it songs. One can visit his channel in youtube FILMS TODAY 13 January 2019
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Shri Hemant Kumar Tantia, IRS in sincere appreciation of his outstanding service and contribution towards the society of India by way of versatile socio-cultural activities”. * Arch of Excellence Award, September 2012 (in the field of music and arts) by His Excellency Governor of Tamil Nadu. * Appreciation letter, September 2012 (for composing songs) by His Excellency Governor of Tripura Highly spiritually inclined and a Sai devotee, Hemant Kumar Tantia is a big source of inspiration and motivation for the youngsters. He always goes out of his way to make life easy and beautiful for others. A keen learner, he strives to learn new things all the time. Such highly enthusiastic and humble person can certainly go far. and enjoy his versatile singing. Because of his Excise Department, Mumbai in May, On being asked how he feels with such achievements, position in the Authority and 2016. a huge success in life, Hemant smilingly popularity in society, he is always in demand replies “success or failure is a materialistic * Hall of Fame Award, November 2016 by the Universities / Colleges / Schools and thing and it doesn’t matter to me much. I by Devang Mehta National Education other social organisations to attend the strive for my inner peace and happiness. All Society. function as Chief Guest or Guest of Honour credit goes to my Parents and my Param * Special award by Maharashtra State Guru Sant Bauraha Baba for whatever little etc. Hemant always try to oblige them, if Urdu Sahitya Academy Award, March I have achieved in my life”. Never a quitter, it doesn’t hamper his office duties. He is 2016. he wants to work and entertain people till very spontaneous in his inspirational and motivational speeches with full of quotes * Citation of Appreciation Award, by the end. Salute to such a humble genius! and couplets. His Excellency Governor of Bihar in By Rajesh Shrivastav March, 2014 Spl. Thanx: Lipika Varma Recognizing his precious works, several national and state-level organizations “I am pleased to award this citation to and institutions have awarded him time to time. Some of the accolades are mentioned below: * Jharkhand Ratna Award by Jharkhand Intellectual Forum 2018 * Commendation Certificate for his special contribution in implementation of GST by CGST Pune Zone in 2018. * Bharat Gaurav Award, August 2017 in the field of arts and culture. * Golden Achievers’ Award, May 2017 in the field of music and entertainment. * Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contribution by Customs Department, Mumbai on International Customs Day held in January, 2017. * Commendation Certificate for contribution in the field of Music, Cultural and Social activities by Central FILMS TODAY 15 January 2019
Amitabh Bachchan fulfills promise and buys machines for manual scavengers Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has fulfilled a promise made during his Swachh Bharat’ campaign to help manual scavengers by personally arranging machines for them. “At the NDTV Cleanathon ‘Banega Swachh India’, seeing the inhuman plight of the manual scavenger, I had committed to buy 50 machines for them. Today I fulfilled that promise! 25 small individual machines and one large truck machine gifted to BMC,” he said on his social media platform,. In a letter dated November 24, and addressed to the Manual Scavengers Association (MSA) and the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the actor said he wanted to do something to prevent manual scavengers from physically and manually going down the manholes and sewer drainages. “My contribution was to prevent the de-humanising work of these scavengers and to give them the respect and dignity in society” Amitabh Bachchan said. His tweet: https:// twitter.com/ SrBachchan/ status/1066445853164883968 He has urged the BMC and MSA to give a report consistently on the right and correct usage of the equipment. In a nutshell, Mr Bachchan has contributed Rs 59 Lakhs overall towards this noble cause. Out of this, Rs 25 Lakhs has gone toward cost of the truck and ONE large automated scavenging machine donated to MCGM. He has also given two small manual machines to scavenging soldiers from Aurangabad respectively. The balance amount will be spent on 26 smaller machines, he will give these away once he is in possession of it at a later date. Please find attached images of the same. FILMS TODAY 16 January 2019
Comedy Serial “Chor Foolish’’ On Mubu Channel The telecast of entertainment channel Mubu started on 31st July, 2018 and with the bouquet of serials stuffed with clean entertainment the channel became successful to garner high TRPs. Now to attract more viewers the channel has brought new serial ‘’Chor Foolish’’ and it’s laced with complete home entertainment.Though this serial has Saas-Bahu saga but these characters are far different from other serials. The characters of Saas -Bahu presented here are never seen before. The story of this serial is woven around a family where all the members are thieves. Here Pratima Kanan is playing the role of a head of the family and this is the first time she is presented in a comic role. She is very much excited venom on each other so i decided to other as such things happens in day with this character and hopes that present these characters in new shape today’s life so we don’t want to repeat this serial will create her new image. and color and am sure that audience it in our serial too. We believe in clean Mukesh Shah and Mukesh Dhir are the will like them’’. Another director of entertainment and in future too we producers of this serial and it is being Mubu channel Narshi Vasani says,’’ will follow this policy to our new shows directed by Rahul Mewawala and it when we were planning of this serial too’’. also stars Gaurav Mukesh, Yashashree and the casting was on we decided As with the content of clean and Chiplunkar, Saina, Raj Singh, Rahul to cast Pratimji in the role of head of entertaining serials Mubu has marked Dwivedi and Anshul Trivedi. family. We wanted to give our viewers it’s place in the field of GEC and it Talking about this serial Manish something new and we found the seems with this new show the channel Srivastava of Mubu channel says,’’ i casting of Pratimaji in comic role a is sure to attract more eyeballs, have observed that viewers are fed perfect move. We are not showing the In photo L to R: Manish Srivastava, up with seeing Saas Bahu spitting family members fighting with each Pratima Kanan and Narshi Vasani FILMS TODAY 17 January 2019
PROFILE A Self-motivated and dependable personality since childhood. Has played all sports including cricket. Achieved lots of medals in all sports, but chose football as profession. Born in Kerala, brought up in Rajasthan and played first National Football Championship for Bihar team in the year 1987. Played as a Goalkeeper for Rajasthan women's football team from 1989 and we reigned as champions for five consecutive years. Married to Shri BINDU Hari Prasad Unnithan in 1996,Mother of a two grown-up kids ,21 years old son Mr. Advait P.Unnithan, and Miss Gauri P.Unnithan, daughter. A successful Orator, Anchor, Theater PRASAD Artist, Poet and Social worker. Working as an Assistant Section Officer in Central Government, Ministry of Labour and Employment . 975-723-9118 footballbhp@gmail.com ACHIEVEMENTS IN FOOTBALL Haware Green Park 1989-90, winner of Kittu Cup, National 1991-92, 2nd runner up of Bagum Phase 3, sector 22, Championship. Hazrat Mahal Trophy ,National B4/106, 1990-91, winner of Kittu Cup ,National Championship Championship 1990-91, 2nd runner up of Navi Mumbai, MH, 1991-92, winner of Kittu Cup, National Federation Cup ,National 410209 Championship Championship 1989-90, 3rd runner up of Bagum 1992-93, winner of Bagum Hazrat Hazrat Mahal Trophy ,National Mahal Trophy ,National Championship Championship 1993-94, winner of Bagum Hazrat 1990-91, 2nd runner up of Bagum Mahal Trophy ,National Championship Hazrat Mahal Trophy ,National 1994-95, winner of Bagum Hazrat Championship Mahal Trophy ,National Championship EXPERIENCE Assistant Section Officer, Mumbai, Maharashtra Central Government service . 3 years served for Staff Selection Commission, WR, Mumbai 1 year served for Ministry of Agriculture , New Delhi, 15 years for Ministry of Labour and Employment , Mumbai. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts: Hindi Literature, History , Sociology Ajmer ,University , Rajasthan 1993 , Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India SOCIAL WORK I give free football coaching and tips to players and fans. I have given many motivational lectures and have inspired many youth and adults alike in community functions and educational institutes. My ambition is to develop a bold personality in youngsters, especially in Girls. I want to motivate and empower women in all communities. My dream is to start a football academy for those who are interested in the sport, especially for kids coming from poor social or economic backgrounds. My aim is to develop the youth of our nation both physically and mentally. FILMS TODAY 18 January 2019
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“I will work hard and try to prove myself with every film; I’ll do that the rest of my life.” Sara By Lipika Varma to it. Now I know how it feels for you to you are doing a film and if you are moved Sara Ali Khan, the rising like me. I will work hard and try to prove at all also your family and the people get star on the bollywood horizon myself with every film; I’ll do that the rest moved for that moment or permanently none other than daughter of of my life. it’s the most beautiful thing. I have been well known actress Amrita What are celebrations’ to you? moved multiple times. I feel we as a team Singh has risen to fame after the release of her first film,” Kedarnath”….Well! Sara Ali Khan is now busy busking- in success of two films -Kedarnath as well,” Simmba.’ Her second film,’ Simmba” starring Ranveer Singh a Rohit Shetty directorial film which is the highest grosser of 2018, seems to bring all smiles on Sara’s face. This new bee seems to have her head on her shoulder says Sara says,” Arre bhai Mujhe teesri film dilwado .I wish to keep working.” A Brief rendezvous with Sara Ali Khan follows- By Lipika Varma Having clicked with her first film,”Kedarnath” and next film Simmba what more she wishes to do? I will keep proving till I get my best shot. Lot of people look at it like Chapter one is over. You have given me a book and I kind of feel I can read it. The only For me celebrations are interviews. are successful. Mom cried when I went thing for me on a personal level that For the past three week I have been with her in a Burkha. People were trying happened is that I needed to see myself dubbing and shooting and promoting to guess who this random girl in Burkha on screen first. I understand my parents, both the films. After Kedarnath release I with Amrita Singh is. the industry and friends and audiences read out a funny segment and I reacted How do you feel when people matter a lot. At the risk of sounding to it that is celebrations for me. There’s compliment saying –You look like your arrogant but if I am not convinced nothing more than celebrating with mom -Amrita Singh? honestly, I was waiting to watch the film people who make you what you are. I Yes! On our resemblances’ e have a first. I needed to watch the film and watched the film incognito and had some weird resemblance which unlike acting having done that I am convinced and popcorn that’s the celebrations’. I went runs in the genes its not shocking What seeing the appreciation I feel a duty now. to PVR and Gaiety also. I may sound like is really shocking that is our pictures on I feel that if somebody loves your work a sadist -When people were crying in the insta-gram that are being compared also it comes with a certain duty attached climax it was a big yes for me. I feel when resemble a lot. I took a picture of me in FILMS TODAY 20 January 2019
purple lipstick and there was a picture taking you seriously? Does it burden that Sara is a versatile actor. Sara is not of my mom thirty years ago in purple you? out of reach at all. Be it then Sara may lipstick. It’s more of DNA and chance. I I don’t think it’s burden I need to do have to do a Ganga duppki [dip] or a felt wow we are doing the same thing…. better work, work harder and more work. commercial item number,’ Ankh mare.” I don’t know about acting? She is an Your battles keep changing as there are If Sara was not in the profession of extremely fine actor and it will take me a new challenges. Now the challenge is not acting what she would have choosen? long time to be compared to her. searching for acceptance. I have done I would have felt very upset…. What were your Grandmother’s Kedarnath and worked hard and done my Sara has now arrived? What will her reactions when your debut film,” best also received 80 percent of praise. Kedarnath” proved to be a hit at the People genuinely like me. 20 percent is B.O?? good karma and they know I am a sweet She is extremely proud. I am not person and they will not write me off. going to tell you they said .But she is also Now everybody has liked me and I know getting a lot of messages from people it’s valid till Friday. I won’t this sweet girl Dadi messaging those messages to my who you like me as person, now you need mom - is a big thing .It feels amazing to like me as an actor that’s important. I when as an individual you can bring your tried to work hard and shall continue to family together.There’s no happiness do so. Whatever I have achieved is valid greater than this feeling. It’s indeed a only till Friday may be another Friday,but big thing. She messaged my mom that’s working hard should never change. amazing and as a character if you are Rohit Shetty said you are the next bringing individuals together for 30 superstar? What’s your take? seconds there’s nothing like it. He is being very nice. I think that with The ages old formula the boy being a Kedarnath, one prime important thing Muslim and the girl being a Hindu or vice has been established- that people see potentials in this girl & that’s the only thing we all know now. Stardom and fans are bad words. Do’s and don’ts be while endorsing any What’s stardom to you? brands? How can I explain that? Speaking frankly even before my film I don’t think there is a single arrived people had started liking me and fan. You have to have a body built up their rapport with me. They all of work. I don’t feel like a star know I am extremely real person. But this at all. Nothing has changed. could work against me. I need people to I wake up and go to work. understand that now I am a public figure Everything is the same for me. I I do not wear makeup unless I have to versa has been parented in a new way don’t think about stardom. What matters be in front of the cameras. But that does in Kedarnath, do you think this breaks is happiness and the way to happiness is not mean I will not endorse certain make the myth once again .Religion, cast creed conviction in your work and happiness up products …smiles I may not endorse a when in love matters not? on set and further taking that happiness chip …but any other commercials which I As a rank new comer I don’t and conviction when your film releases may feel,I can endorse I will do so. After understand that there is a formula or on Friday. all need to go on holiday also na?? anything. Neither is there anything like Your mom takes the final call …. You When are you planning a holiday? - is safe or unsafe. It’s not about Hindu signing film? I have not planned any holidays now. or Muslim. I don’t know whether you Mom gives me loads of advice I would love to do a third film. I have not have to die or not die but you can stay and goes along with me while I go for signed any film yet. Nor have I yet not together and not die. My character is so narrations. What I hear and like finally is read any script. relatable. She is such a high energy girl. my call.. She allows me to go for what I Where will you take your mom this She is so new and the settings too are wish to choose. time on a holiday? new. She has conviction which is what What is that one thing that Sara is Last holiday I went for a holiday resonated with Kedarnath. It makes no looking for in future? without my mother. But this time if things difference whether the boy or girl is poor Having done two films in a row, I work for us…I will Inshah Allah take her or rich? When in love both would love to definitely feel I got very lucky. Specially, along with me .this time we will go to die together. a film like” Kedarnath” & “Simmba”. I Ajmer Shariff and will also pay a visit to Being a Star Kid and people are would also like all the film-makers to feel the Golden Temple. FILMS TODAY 21 January 2019
Taapsee Pannu unveils the new jersey of her badminton team Pune7Aces Taapsee Pannu recently ventured into sports and bought a badminton team called Pune 7 Aces which will compete at the Premiere Badminton league (PBL). At an event that took place yesterday, Taapsee along with her entire team unveiled the team jersey. The team members Mathais Boe, Carolina Marin, Chirag Shetty, Valdimir Ivanov, Line Kjaersfeldt, Lakshya Sen, Brice Leverdez, Harsheel Dani, Ajay Jayaram and Prajakta Sawant were present at the event. The matches will begin from this Saturday. Pune 7 Aces makes its debut in this season’s Premiere Badminton League(PBL). FILMS TODAY 22 January 2019
ANNOUNCEMENT & MAHURAT OF THE FILM “FACTORY”! FAISSAL KHAN MAKES HIS SINGING DEBUT, SINGS A ROMANTIC SONG “ISHQ TERA” The recording saw the presence project,“Factory is my dream project. some exemplary performances and great of Faissal Khan, Zeenat Tahir Hussain I was pleasantly surprised when my presentation. (Faissal Khan’s mother) Sharique Minhaj director Sharique Minhaj suggested Faissal Khan is a brilliant actor casting ( Director), Ribbhu Sharma, Sharad Singh, that I should be singing this song. He him as my lead has added his style and Omkardas Manickpuri, Megha Sharma. insisted that my voice was required for touch to the movie which has only made Actor Faissal Khan was heard this number and I had no qualms about the movie more ravishing i am really crooning for the first time in his next film singing at all. In fact, growing up in and happy to see such creativity” “Factory”. Rendered by him in his soulful, around films and cinema, the ability to Entertainment Films LLP & Gauri Films emotive base vocals, the song grabs sing just came to me smoothly. Since Ishq “Factory”, Directed & Produced by- attention instantly, and sounds better Tera is a soft, romantic track it was easy Sharique Minhaj, Staring- Faissal Khan with each subsequent hearing to croon. Having heard the final number, I , Megha Sharma, Onkar Das Manikpuri Looking all fit & fab, Faissal will be seen feel quite proud.” , Ribbhu Mehra, Sharad Singh; Action in an all new avatar in Factory. While Director & Producer of the film Director : Mehmood Bakshi & Music the actor seems excited for the song Sharique Minhaj says “Factory has a Director - Salim Sen & Aslam Keyi; Media “Ishq Tera”, Faissal calls it his dream brilliant screenplay, unique story and Consultant - Picture N Kraft FILMS TODAY 23 January 2019
A PERFECT MATERIAL FOR BOLLYWOOD INDUSTRY.... RUPALI..! FRIDAY is an important day for dance and achieved diploma for Bollywood as couple of films are the same. In school and college released on this day and with this RUPALI regularly participated in sometimes Fresh Faces are also cultural activities like plays, dance introduced in Silver Screen, whose and dramas for which she was future is being decided at the Bix- applauded. The positive feedback embolden RUPALI to such an extent that she made up her mind to make acting as her profession. After finishing her Graduation, she also joined Banking and Computer classes, due to her Parents pressure and finally one day she left her native place Nagpur and entered a city of dream, Mumbai. After making rounds of several production houses and attending screen tests, ultimately RUPALI dream came true when she was confirmed by Kreative office counter. Kreations to play the Parallel lead People came from different in PYAR SE KYA DARNA. parts of India to test their destiny, THE music of the film Is struggling for years, but very few already recorded and it will mount fortunate ones reach their goal to the set in March this year in grab work and RUPALI is the one to Mumbai. The rest of shooting will count. take place on abroad locales like The ravishing, vivacious, Malaysia, Hongkong, Singapore, extremely talented and a Bangkok, Taiwan, Korea and photogenic beauty rupali hails Cambodia. from Nagpur, where she was born Other then the film and nurtured. RUPALI who/s nick assignment, RUPALI is also name is RUKHSANA was prone negotiate for music Videos and towards drama and dancing OVERSEAS AWARD EVENTS. since class fifth, consequently Looking at the progress it she joined coaching classes of seems RUPALI will definitely make BHARAT NATYAM and HIP HOP place in Bollywood undoubtedly. FILMS TODAY 24 January 2019
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AMPLE MISSIION SALUTES THE MARTYRS WITH AWARDS ZINDAGI KE !! It’s a patriotic Initiative by Founder sacrifice their own life in defence of our work and developmental social Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka to honour the nation. Ample Missiion through their initiatives for people of all caste and Martyrs unique award show ‘Awards Zindagi Ke’ creed. Like the previous years this year Mumbai- Nationa’s Safe-keepers, had taken the noble initiative on behalf too Dr Murarka along with his Team our Armed Forces who are dedicated in of the people of India in honouring these Ample Missiion have done a grand and the service of our Motherland, Army, heroes of real life. successful event worth the effort, our Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Police and A true patriotic person Dr Aneel Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Fire Brigade personnel. These men in Kashi Murarka has dedicated his life brother Shri.Shri Prahlad Modi graced uniform, are the true Bravehearts who towards nation building, humanitarian the function as Chief Guest. Shri Prahlad FILMS TODAY 26 January 2019
Modi immensely praised Dr Aneel Kashi Parliament. Bravehearts came from across from Murarka for his efforts in honouring Underprivileged students from different corners of the country to the Martyrs families and stressed the various schools of Malad-Malwani receive the Award. This is definitely need for national unity and integration presented some spellbinding dance an unique programme and was held as a important factor for safety of our performances at the event and also did a at famous Bombay Stock Exchange country. He re-iterated that the Govt. Fashion Show, displayed their creativity Auditorium, Mumbai attended by well- Of India should increase the salary outfits on ‘Best out of Waste’ theme!! known Film & TV actors and Corporate structure of the Armed Forces Personnel Awards Zindagi Ke honoured 15 Big-wigs and Senior Officers from the and it should be at par with Member Of Martyrs/ Living Heroes, families, These different Armed Forces FILMS TODAY 27 January 2019
CHRISTMAS IN MALAD WAS A FUN & FROLIC SUNDAY ASLAM SHAIKH (MLA OF INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS) SPEARHEADED “MALAD MASTI’ FREE STREET EVENT IN MALAD Residents of Malad woke up to a bright Sunday morning, Malad street turned into a no vehicle zone for a family fun day with Sports, Games, Yoga, Music, Dance, Food, Fun & Frolic, Arts & Crafts. 25th December, 2018 in Mumbai from- To bring the local residents together on a Sunday morning, the local residence of Malad had come together with a module call “Malad Masti’, a neighborhoods free street event in Malad. Singing sensations Guru Randhawa, Jasbir Jassi, Bhoomi Trivedi performed and made the crowd groove to their tunes and a mind blowing performance was presented by Maniesh Paul, Sonu Sood,Krushna Abhishek, Zarine Khan and Many other celebs like Gavie Chahal,Gurashish singh, Raju Srivastav, Yash tonk, Sharad Kelkar at The Grand Malad Masti organised by MLA Aslam Shaikh The street turned into a huge black board for many children; it was a playground for some others; a platform to showcase talents for school and college students; and a workout area for those interested in yoga and fitness FILMS TODAY 28 January 2019
programmes. And members of Laughter Club also “The event will not only bring the “Malad Masti” had organized occupied a space on the vehicle-free residents together but also bring back different sports activity including- road. And, students also marched in the childhood memories and help Dj Music by DJ Chetas, Flash Mob, with a band performance. A mind today’s generation children to play Zumba, Aerobics, Badminton, Cricket, blowing performance, street play, freely and reclaim the street” Football etc by some students, music and races “In today’s stressful life where kids The street was chocked-full by for children were some of the other are more tech Savy it is very important various dancing and fitness groups activities. to teach them the value of exercises, who educated citizens for a healthy life The strong team worked day in Sports and group activities and Malad Over hundreds of women, and out to make this free street dream Masti is the one stop for it all “ says conducted yoga for an hour. Students a reality. Speaking about the street Gurpreet Kaur Chadha ( Politician gave an enthralling band performance. event in Malad, Aslam Shaikh said turned Actor, Producer) FILMS TODAY 29 January 2019
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SHAMBHU SHARAN JHA transient events to bother too much about . Once seeing things turns into viewing, gradually a vision develops which may be stepping stone to bloom wisdom, leading to realisation Person who has minimised ups and downs in ones life in form of of The Truth . the craving to be praised, has challenges which has to be mastered That’s within you . So amazing overcome delusion, got control over . No text says to decimate the human .Journey to ultimate is not in units attachment,rests verily in soul and has senses or its feelings . but has to be deep in emotions with detached oneself from mortal desires The required conduct is to have upright fundamentals and devotion to ; Also who is free from dilemma and control over these, for they are very eternal source of creation, sustenance even happiness and sorrow, such powerful and may sway away oneself and destruction . person of wisdom reaches to Me . to unknown darkness . Generally we As love is colorless so are tears Dear friends, Lord Krishna in are embedded in ego . But not ready .Tears of joy lead to proximity of Geeta has tried to convince Arjun to accept the wrong turned decisions bliss . The highest form of cognitive about essence of existence and . Worldly attachments to objects expression. It makes you so light spiritual horizon in so many ways, one and our so called near and dear that any kind of dilemma goes out of of being by this shlok . Shri Krishna ones blocks judicious mind hence window and you are set free. says that, it’s the matter of purity of balance in life is disturbed. Similarly, - Raj Mishra, Samvet Trust (Prayag) mind, deeds and the balance between happiness and sorrow are but FILMS TODAY 34 January 2019
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Israeli Artist “BEMET” releases his new single “Chicken Masala” in India The most successful Israeli artist in leading role is played by no other then released his single/ video – ‘Sababa’. The India today - BEMET (Hod Moshonov) - the Indian famous actress/singer Sara video was shot in India during BEMET’s releases a new clip in Bollywood. Chicken Gurpal. It includes sequences regarding tour on summer 2017. With over 1.5M Masala’is the new single from BEMET, women power and about the colorful views on YouTube and great reviews on and like all of his songs, it’s contagious culture of the Diwali holiday mixing Times of India, EDM magazine Grapevine from the first second. BEMET’s sound the epic Holy festival along with the and a coverage of BEMET’s 2018 Indian signature is all over this one, as well as his hectic character of BEMET. BEMET winter tour by Viral Bollywood TV,there famous humoristic vibe with the trade was discovered by the Indian audience is a great anticipation from BEMET’s mark of his custom made golden keytar on 2016 after a remake he made for Indian fans for a new single. During for this video. Chicken Masala is about ‘Mumbai Dance’ by the huge Indian BEMET’s last Indian tour, BEMET filmed the famous Indian dish (obviously), and DJ artist Nucleya which became a net the video of his new single ‘Chicken about the similarity of the Indian culture sensation. Masala’. BEMET will close 2018 with and the Middle Eastern one. After playing massive huge stages a highly anticipated show in Sunburn The song’s video was shot in a few around the world and being opening act Festival 2018 India launching his new amazing locations in Punjab, and the for Major lazer, On October 2017 BEMET single FILMS TODAY 36 January 2019
Shruti Malviya Shruti Malviya is a well-known singer from Allahabad, Uttar pradesh.she is versatile classical singer who has taken training from prayag sangeet samiti. shrutiji belongs from recipient of Bharat Ratna pandit madan Mohan Malviya,freedom fighters, writers, poet, politicians and music lovers family. she as a singer contributed to many culture program’s as well as sung for national trust for arts and culture heritage. She is recipient of many prestigious award for her contribution in music..has been called to various music show competition as a judge. Her bhajans are regular on national TV channel like astha,Nepal 1, sanskar, sadhana etc..Shruti Malviya herself is philanthropist and member of bhartiya dak vibhag. FILMS TODAY 37 January 2019
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