A Celeb-Studded Party of Ravinder Jeet Dariya’s Mushkil - Fear Behind You

Producer Ravinder Jeet Dariya threw a party for friends and family right ahead of his film, Mushkil - Fear Behind You’s release, slated for 9th August ‘19. Satellite The Club in Andheri West came alive as the film’s cast, crew and other celebrity guests were spotted tapping their feet to choiciest numbers over lip smacking delicacies! Producer-Host Ravinder Jeet Dariya, the film’s lead cast Rajniesh Duggall and Kunaal Roy Kapur alongside director Rajiv S Ruia were the first to arrive while Pooja Bisht, Nazia Hussain, Shafaq Naaz, Giorgia Andriani, Kurush Deboo, Nikitin Dheer, Navraj Hans, followed suit right after. 

Incidentally, the film’s team also launched the romantic song Naina Naina, crooned by Nakul Chhawchharia and set to music by Ravi Chopra, earlier in the day. The mellow song takes us through the initial journey of falling in love and is shot beautifully around the ghats of Benares. 

Directed by Rajiv S Ruia and produced by Ravinder Jeet Dariya under the banner Big Bat Films, Mushkil – Fear Behind You is the story of four friends who end up at a forbidden castle. Do watch out for Mushkil - Fear Behind You which is all set for nationwide release on 9th August, 2019.

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Legendary Singer Padma Vibhushan Asha Bhosle Felicitated with Swami Ratna Award, while Marathi superstar Swwapnil Joshi & poet Shri N. D. Mahanor honoured with Swami Bhushan Awards

The 32nd foundation day of the Shri Swami Samarth Annachatra Trust (Akkalkot) was celebrated on July 15, on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. The day also saw the Trust and its President, and King of Akkalkot, Shri Janmejayraje Vijaysinhraje Bhosale, organise the first Annual Swami Ratna, Swami Bhushan and Swami Sevak Awards. At the ceremony, beloved music icon Padma Vibhushan Asha Bhosle was awarded the first Swami Ratna National Award 2019 and honoured with a cash prize of Rs.5 lakh. Marathi superstar Swwapnil Joshi and popular poet/lyricist Shri N. D. Mahanor were also felicitated with the Swami Bhushan State Awards 2019, receiving cash prizes of Rs 1.25 lakh each.

After receiving the award, legendary singer Asha Bhosle said, “I feel this award is God sent to me. This is my first visit to Akkalkot, a land blessed by Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj ji, and I am fortunate to have been felicitated by the King of Akkalkot, Shri Janmejayraje Bhosale ji. Shri Janmejayraje ji is doing great work at the Trust and this will only increase manifold.”

On the occasion, noted Marathi poet/lyricist N.D. Mahanor said, “The decision of the Annachatra Trust, headed by Shri Janmejayraje ji, to award me this prize is like Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj ji’s blessing. I will remember this award for as long as I live.” Shri Mahanor ji also thanked the Mangeshkar family for nominating him for this felicitation.

Swwapnil Joshi, one of the brightest stars in the sky of Marathi cinema today, was thrilled at receiving the award.  “My parents have told me that this Award by the Annachatra Trust and Shri Janmejayraje ji is actually Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj ji’s immense blessings showered on me. I am so glad I am receiving it alongside the iconic Asha ji and Mahanor ji. I am thrilled to be sharing the same stage as the Mangeshkar family, whose music has been such an inspiration,” said the superstar.  

The President of the Annachatra Trust Shri Janmejayraje Vijaysinhraje Bhosale ji has set up the first Annual Swami Awards in the memory of his late father Shri Vijaysinhraje Bhosale. He was glad to have the support of Padmashree Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar all along. Shri Janmejayraje ji’s daughter-in-law Shrimati Arpitaraje Amolraje Bhosale also honoured eminent jourmalist, film maker and media strategist Anusha Srinivasan Iyer alongside the awardees.

Sudesh Bhosale pays tribute to Kalyanji-Anandji’s Immortal Melodies at Geeton ka Karwan

On Friday, singer Sudesh Bhosale sang unforgettable compositions of music composer Kalyanji-Anandji at Geeton ka Karwaan, a musical evening dedicated to the magical duo. Held at the Shanmukhananda hall, Padmashree Anandji Bhai was in attendance to take the audience back to some spectacular moments of the duo’s thrilling musical journey, at the event. 
Sudesh Bhosale belted out some of Kalyanji-Anandji’s popular numbers like Apni Toh Jaise Taise, Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, Yaari Hai Imaan Mera, Salaam-E-Ishq Meri Jaan, Rafta Rafta Dekho Aankh Meri Ladi Hai, Khaike Paan, Mere Angange Mein, Jeevan Se Bhari Teri Aakhein, Neend Na Mujhko Aaye et al. Reminisced an emotional Sudesh Bhosale, “Kalyanji-Anandji will always hold a special place in my heart! Career-wise, I owe them a lot. They would always encourage me to sing in different voices.”

Sudesh Bhosale added, “The best thing about them is that despite being towering personalities and being on the filmy circuit, they have always been very humble. Even today, when I visit Anandji’s place it’s without any formality, I just drop in and he makes me feel at home! Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan) used to perform a lot of live shows back in the 90’s and his shows were always conducted by Kalyanji-Anandji’s orchestra.” 

Continues Sudesh Bhosale, “Whenever Amitji used to perform, I used to accompany Kalyanji-Anandji for his shows. That’s how I became close to Amitji because we used to travel a lot together and even go for picnics. I’m elated that Anandji was here today to watch me pay a tribute to him and the late Kalyanji.”

Lalit Pandit, Eijaz Khan, Shafaq Naaz, Vibhu Agarwal, Deepika Singh among others at the First Look Unveiling of Ullu’s Halala

Ullu a popular streaming platform, is all set to engage you with yet another series, Halala, showcasing the issues stemming post Triple Talaq faced by women in the Muslim communities. Halala is presented by Ullu, helmed by Producer-Filmmaker-Entrepreneur Vibhu Agarwal, in association with Falguni Shah’s Dreamzz Images Studio and is directed by Deepak Pandey. Lalit Pandit graced the unveiling as the Chief Guest amongst actors Eijaz Khan, Shafaq Naaz, Deepika Singh, Yatin Karyekar, Prithvi Zutshi, Ravi Bhatia, Rushad Rana, Presenters Vibhu Agarwal and Falguni Shah and Director Deepak Pandey.

After Ishq Subhan Allah turning out to be one of the most popular television shows, Phir Usi Mod Par, Code Blue and a new wave of nationally and internationally acclaimed films and series throwing light on the plight of Muslim women in the country, around Asia, also including the Muslim dominated regions, Halala showcases the issues arising after a Muslim woman has been given Triple Talaq. After the pronouncement of talaq thrice, the woman is deemed haram i.e. unlawful, and is therefore prohibited for the husband. And not just this, the barbarous practice of Nikah Halala is an Islamic Law requiring a woman to marry and sleep with another man in order to return to her first husband!

Revolving around a couple’s compromise on love, a fearless woman’s journey and the fight within her and the society, Halala’s casting was an intricate process that concluded with veteran and the young talent alike, all set to portray their acting skills, all over again, on the new medium and thriving platform. Ullu’s Halala has a stellar cast of Deepika Singh of Diya Aur Bati Hum fame, Ravi Bhatia known for his stint in Jodha Akbar, Chidia Ghar’s Shafaq Naaz and Eijaz Khan of Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey fame. Saving the best for the last, Ullu’s Halala has the popular and talented actress-dancer Neelima Azeem who essays the role of a mother in the show, Shafaq is set to play the show’s lead while Ravi and Eijaz will play her husbands and Deepika will portray the role of a lawyer in the awaited series.

Having a nominal subscription fee of just Rs. 36 for an entire year, Ullu allows its customers to watch a wide variety of web-series, movies and exclusive Ullu shows. Be it drama, horror, suspense, thriller or comedy, Ullu has it all! Allowing the users to access great original and syndicated content, round the clock and wherever they may be located, Ullu’s exclusive content library comprises of original features, shorts and documentaries, multi-lingual content, songs, audio listings et al. Letting its users to download their video content to experience on-the-go without an internet connection, the Ullu application is available on iOS on the App Store and Android on the Google Play Store.

रजनीश दुग्गल, कुणाल रॉय कपूर, रविंदर जीत दरिया, मोहम्मद इरफ़ान, राजीव एस. रूईया आदि के साथ मुश्क़िल - फ़ियर बिहाइंड यू का सॉन्ग लॉन्च

 
फ़िल्म 'मुश्क़िल - फियर बिहाइंड यू' का एक गाना अंधेरी स्थित द व्यू में लॉन्च किया गया । इस ख़ास मौके पर निर्माता रविंदर जीत दरिया, निर्देशक राजीव एस. रूईया, सितारों में से रजनीश दुग्गल, कुणाल रॉय कपूर, पूजा बिष्ट, नाज़िया हुसैन और शफ़ाक नाज़ मौजूद थे। इनके अलावा, गायक मोहम्मद इरफ़ान और संगीतकार वर्दन 
सिंह ने भी अपनी उपस्थिति दर्ज कराई। 

इस ख़ास मौक़े पर फ़िल्म का पहला गाना 'इक सिवा तेरे' भी लॉन्च किया गया, जिसे गाया है‌ मोहम्मद इरफ़ान ने और इसे संगीतबद्ध किया है वर्दन सिंह ने। इस गाने के लॉन्च के बाद फ़िल्म‌ के कास्ट और क्रू के साथ एक प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस का भी आयोजन किया गया।

इस फ़िल्म का निर्देशन किया है राजीव एस. रुईया ने और इसका निर्माण किया है रविंदर जीत दरिया और बिग बैट फ़िल्म्स ने। 'मुश्क़िल फ़ियर बिहाइंड यू' एक ऐसी कहानी है, जिसमें चार दोस्त एक ऐसे महल में फ़ंस जाते हैं, जो अपनी डरावनी पृष्ठभूमि के लिए जाना जाता है। चारों एक ऐसे महल दाखिल होते हैं, जहां इन्हें कतई अंदर जाना नहीं चाहिए था! दुनिया भर में ऐसा माना जाता है कि अच्छाई की हमेशा बुराई पर जीत होती है। ऐसे में 'मुश्क़िल - फ़ियर बिहाइंड यू' भी अच्छाई की जीत की कहानी बयां करती है।

निर्माता रविंदर जीत दरिया कहते हैं, "मुश्क़िल के निर्माण में हमने किसी तरह की कोई कसर नहीं छोड़ी है। हमने‌ इस फ़िल्म‌ की शूटिंग ग्रीस, यूरोप और बनारस में की है। डायरेक्टर राजीव रूईया और इस फ़िल्म की कास्ट ने बेहतरीन काम किया है।"

अभिनेता रजनीश दुग्गल ने फ़िल्म‌ की ख़ासियतों पर ग़ौर फ़रमाते हुए कहा, "मेरा किरदार बेहद दिलचस्प है और फ़िल्म का कैनवस काफ़ी रंगीन किस्म का है। जब मुझे इस फ़िल्म की कहानी सुनाई गई, तो बेहद प्रभावित हुआ।"

कुणाल रॉय कपूर ने कहा, "मुश्क़िल‌ के ज़रिए मुझे फ़िल्म के गानों पर परफॉर्म करने का मौका मिला। मेरे लिए ये एक ऐसा अनुभव था,‌ जो मुझे पहले कभी नहीं मिला और आगे शायद ही मिले। ऐसे में मैंने हरेक लम्हें का ख़ूब लुत्फ़ उठाया।"

फ़िल्म के निर्देशक राजीव एस. रूईया ने कहा, "मुश्क़िल में अहम किरदारों के ज़रिए पुराने ख़्यालातों और आधुनिक दुनिया का अनोखा संगम देखने को मिलेगा। इस फ़िल्म‌ की ख़ासियत है इसके कलाकारों द्वारा किया गया अभिनय, इस फ़िल्म के‌ कमाल के VFX, इसके‌ बैचेन कर देनेवाले गाने, इन गानों को प्रदान की गईं सुमधुर आवाजें और हमेशा हमारे साथ खड़े रहनेवाले हमारे प्रोड्यूसर।"

'मुश्क़िल - फ़ियर बिहाइंड यू' को देशभर में 9 अगस्त, 2019 को रिलीज़ किया जाएगा। 

Ullu Launches #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood’s Trailer Vivan Bhathena, Amit Behl, Vibhu Agarwal, Ridheema Tiwari & Other Celebs Grace The Do

Ullu, a popular streaming platform, recently launched its latest offering, #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood, showcasing the tale of an unspoken, unrequited love, and its truth behind the shiny façade luring millions worldwide!

#MeToo Wolf of Bollywood is presented by Ullu, helmed by Producer-Filmmaker-Entrepreneur Vibhu Agarwal, in association with Falguni Shah’s Dreamzz Images Studio and is directed by Deepak Pandey.

A moment that would eventually storm the whole nation, #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood revolves around the protagonist Karan Mathur’s life where he feels the guilt of the sad demise of an unknown starlet named Suvarna Pashte AKA Sana, who kills herself trying to tell Karan about her sexual harassment. His marriage to Avantika Sharma and her family of city’s influential socialites, shatters as he takes it upon himself to avenge Sana’s suicide. However, the big question remains that why would a calculative, sharp investment banker risk his personal and professional life, for a girl who was merely a part of his friends’ group. From a shady producer’s office, where girls perform a striptease show with music for a film role, the series forwards to workshops where astounding physical abuse in art’s name tends to be usual in the realm of theatre. Followed by glamorous parties where there is no dearth of drugs and alcohol, Karan Mathur navigates through it all, determined to catch the wrong-doer risking being caught and jailed, or worse, ending up getting killed by Sana’s perpetrators.

Ullu’s #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood has a stellar cast of Vivan Bhathena of Dangal and Judwaa 2 fame, versatile actor Amit Behl of Lakshya and Shivaay fame, Ridheema Tiwari known for her stint in Do Dil Ek Jaan and Sasural Genda Phool, actor-dancer Ana Ilmi, actor-model Aanaya Bhaanndari, Miss Asia Bikini Gehana Vasisth, Sikander Kharbanda of Kasautii Zindagii Kay fame, veteran Marathi actor Savita Malpekar, Splitsvilla participant Isha Anand Sharma of Kundali Bhagya fame. Besides Vibhu Agarwal, the entire star-cast made their presence felt at the launch.

“After the tremendous response to Halala and Panchali, we are back with #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood. People of today’s era are smart. They have begun to grasp the aspects of content as they try to relate to it. Ullu’s scripts are made in accordance to modern thought processes and the way today’s people interact,” averred Vibhu Agarwal, the man behind the Ullu App.

“People, from small villages and towns, come to the city to try their luck in Bollywood. But, they never reach Bollywood. What #MeToo Wolf of Bollywood portrays is how people are taken advantage of in Bollywood. The show is aptly titled. Vibhuji and I were clear from the very start that we want to empower women. And personally, I stand for and by the #MeToo movement. For me, it is a very important movement and so is this project," added Vivan Bhathena who portrays the protagonist.

Ullu allows its customers to watch a wide variety of web-series, movies and exclusive Ullu shows. Be it drama, horror, suspense, thriller or comedy, Ullu has it all! Allowing the users to access great original and syndicated content, round the clock and wherever they may be located, Ullu’s exclusive content library comprises of original web-series and features, short films, multi-lingual content, songs et al. Letting its users to download their video content to experience on-the-go without an internet connection, the Ullu application is available on iOS on the App Store and Android on the Google Play Store.