World Book of Records Honours Stand Up Comedian Kapil Sharma

Daler Mehndi – International Singer & Brand Ambassador, World Book of Records, Santosh Shukla - Advocate, Supreme Court & President, World Book of Records and Usman Khan - Music Director & Adjudicator, World Book of Records presented the Certificate of Honour to the ace comedian

Kapil Sharma honoured by World Book of Records, London..Seen in the picture
are Usman Khan, Daler Mehndi, Kapil Sharma and Santosh Shukla 2

Stand-up Comedian Kapil Sharma was recently honoured by World Book of Records, London, for being one of the most viewed stand-up comedians in India and abroad, and for standing for and promoting animal rights. Kapil Sharma was bestowed with the Certificate of Honour at Filmcity, Mumbai, by International Singer Daler Mehndi who is also the Brand Ambassador of World Book of Records, Santosh Shukla – Advocate, Supreme Court & President, World Book of Records, Usman Khan - Music Director and Adjudicator, World Book of Records, Mumbai and Dr. Rajeev Shrivastav - President, World Book of Records, Maharashtra.

Kapil Sharma who received the honour in the presence of his mother, at Filmcity, attributed his success to his mother’s blessings. “I sincerely thank World Book of Records, London and the entire team - Virendra Sharma, Dr. Diwakarr Sukul, Santosh Shukla, Daler Mehndi and Usman Khan for giving me this honour. I am in felicity with the love and respect that you all have shown me and hoping you will continue to do the same.”

World Book of Records (WBR) is one of the leading organizations in international certification of world records. It works from UK, USA, Australia, Mauritius and India and has a global network. WBR also honours personalities and lists places of outstanding contribution for humanity and universal peace. The World Book of Records has, in the past, honoured prominent personalities of the world including Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj - Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, India, Sarod Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan India, Dr. HR Nagendra (USA), Music Director Bappi Lahiri (India), Shri Yogendrasinh Solanki - Chairman, 11th RANA Convention(USA), Yogi Coudoux (France), Mr. Pawan Kailey (UK), Mr. Khooshvin Balgobin Perth (Western Australia), Svetlana Agrawal – Singer-Actor (Belarus), Nepali actress Bhuban Chand and various other personalities from the Public and Government segments. The World Book of Records is all set to honour Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar as well.

Dia Mirza, Asif Bhamla & Swanand Kirkire at Bhamla Foundation's #HawaAaneDe Shoot

#HawaAaneDe - Bhamla Foundation &  Ministry of Environment's Anti Air Pollution Anthem Ahead of This World Environment Day

In a joint collaboration with the Ministry of Environment – Government of India, Bhamla Foundation, in association with Dia Mirza, the UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for India, Asif Bhamla, through Bhamla Foundation, has curated a special anthem, to promote practices healthy for the environment, keeping in line with the UNO’s agenda environment health, at C'est La Vie, Bandra.

Air pollution, the ‘silent killer’ that claims thousands of lives daily, has become a growing concern world over. It is primarily caused by the burning of fossil fuel, thereby leading to emissions, finally leading to air pollution as we know it today. Pollution has been around us for decades and it consequences can prove to be deadly. We have been unable to contain the dastardly aftermath of the growing menace. According to the United Nations Organization (UNO), approximately 4.2 million people die prematurely, as a result of exposure to ambient air pollution. 

The #HawaAaneDe video was teased by Dia Mirza while she shot for it with Swanand Kirkire, who has penned for the multi-artiste featuring track. The anthem is written by National award-winning lyricist Swanand Kirkire. The song is set to voice by Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, Vishal Dadlani, Sunidhi Chauhan and Ayushmann Khurrana among others. The anthem is an Asif Bhamla led Bhamla Foundation initiative. 

“The members of the entertainment fraternity have come together with our Bhamla Foundation with a hope to make a lasting difference, so our sons and daughters can breathe air that won’t harm them. This is the time now, to make a difference, before the very air we breathe, kills us! And hence the initiative,” averred Asif Bhamla, President – Bhamla Foundation. 

Bhamla Foundation, in the previous year, created the #BeatPlasticPollution anthem on the lines of United Nation’s ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ initiative. The trendy anthem based on the need to curb plastic usage as the name suggests, went viral on media, garnering a lot of traction. Bhamla Foundation, had earlier, also set the environment protection thought in motion through their sapling plantation drive.

More power to such initiatives!  

स्मिता ठाकरे के 'मुक्ती कल्चरल हब' को मिला अमिताभ बच्चन का आशीर्वाद। फिल्म फॅटर्निटी से मिला समर्थन।

          Amitabh Bachchan blesses Power Woman Smita Thackeray's
             Mukkti Cultural Hub in Model Town, Andheri West 

महिला सशक्तीकरण, एच आई वी -एड्स जागरूकता, एलजीबीटीक्यू अधिकार, पर्यावरण संरक्षण और अन्य अलग विषयों पर अथक परिश्रम करने के बाद, पॉवर वुमन और सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता स्मिता ठाकरे ने एक नये उपक्रम की शुरुआत की है। उन्होंने कला और संस्कृति का प्रसार करने का ज़िम्मा लिया है। पश्चिमी उपनगरों में सांस्कृतिक केंद्रों की कमी देखते हुए स्मिता ठाकरे ने अंधेरी वेस्ट, मॉडल टाउन में 'मुक्ति कल्चरल हब' का निर्माण किया है, जहाँ नृत्य, संगीत, पेंटिंग और प्रदर्शनी के रूप में कला का अध्ययन और प्रदर्शन भी किया जायेगा। मुक्ति कल्चरल हब जल्द ही जनता के लिये उपलब्ध किया जायेगा।

वर्ल्ड कल्चर डे सप्ताह के दौरान अंधेरी के मॉडल टाउन में निर्मित स्मिता ठाकरे के मुक्ति कल्चरल हब को मिला महानायक अमिताभ बच्चन का आशीर्वाद। इस कार्यक्रम में संजय लीला भंसाली, फराह खान, राकेश ओमप्रकाश मेहरा, श्रीराम राघवन, अली अब्बास जफर, सोनू निगम, शेखर सुमन, मधु मंटेना, नवाजुद्दीन सिद्दीकी, जावेद जाफ़री, मनीष मल्होत्रा, शेखर सुमन, नादिरा बब्बर, मकरंद देशपांडे, इला अरुण, डॉली ठाकोर, गुनीत मोंगा, सीज़र, गौहर खान, इंद्र कुमार, अर्चना कोचर , नीरज काबी और आनंद पंडित जैसे नामचीन कलाकार उपस्थित थे। सभी उपस्थित कलाकारो ने स्मिता ठाकरे और मुक्ती कल्चरल हब के पुरे टीम को समर्थन

Amitabh Bachchan blesses Power Woman Smita Thackeray's
 Mukkti
 Cultural Hub in Model Town, Andheri West 1 (1)

स्मिता ठाकरे के 'मुक्ती कल्चरल हब' को मिला अमिताभ बच्चन का आशीर्वाद।

फिल्म फॅटर्निटी से मिला समर्थन।

दिया।

स्मिता ठाकरे ने इस मौके पर कहा, "अंधेरी में कलात्मक और सांस्कृतिक अभिव्यक्ति के लिए बहु-उपयोग स्थानों की कमी हैं। मुक्ति कल्चरल हब प्रदर्शन कला में कार्यरत लोगों की जरूरतों को पूरा करेगा और इसलिए हमे लगता है कि यह एक उपनगरीय मनोरंजन केंद्र बन सकता है। आज मैं बहुत खुश हूं कि अमिताभ बच्चन और सिनेमाजगत के दिग्गज इस काम में मेरा साथ देने के लिए आगे आए हैं। जल्द ही मुक्ति कल्चरल हब जनता के लिये भी खुलेगा।"

मुक्ति कल्चरल हब में 378 लोगों के बैठने की सुविधा, 680 वर्ग फिट वर्कशॉप स्पेस, 1,000 वर्ग फिट की खुली छत और एक ऑडिटोरियम जिसमें 2500 वर्ग फीट का डांस स्टूडियो है। अत्याधुनिक उपकरणो से भरे इस कल्चरल हब में न केवल सभी मूलभूत चीज़े, बल्कि बुनियादी चीज़ो का भी ध्यान रखा गया है। यहाँ हर जगह पहुँचने के लिये व्हीलचेयर की सुविधा भी उपलब्ध हैं। हम उम्मीद करते है कि मुक्ति कल्चरल हब विभिन्न प्रकार की कलात्मक और बौद्धिक गतिविधियों का एक प्रमुख केंद्र बने और सभी इसका लाभ उठाये।

Rajkummar Rao, Asif Bhamla, Shaan & Saher Bhamla at the shoot of Bhamla Foundation's anti air pollution anthem #HawaAaneDe

Rajkummar Rao and Asif Bhamla at the shoot of Bhamla Foundation's anti air pollution anthem #HawaAaneDe

After the widespread success of the #BeatPlasticPollution anthem, 'Tik Tik Plastic, actor Rajkummar Rao and singer Shaan along with Asif Bhamla and Saher Bhamla of Bhamla Foundation have come together at a studio in Andheri West for an anti air pollution anthem titled #HawaAaneDe. Rajkummar Rao and Shaan pledged their support to the cause of air pollution during the shoot of the song.

Check out the adjacent pictures!

Art Patron Nisha JamVwal Presents Solo Show of Famed Artist Ritu Dhillon

Roshni Damania, Ritu Dhillon, Nisha JamVwal, Sunil Alagh, Maya Alagh and Parvez Damania at art patron Nisha JamVwal presented famed artist Ritu Dhillon's solo art show The Thinking Man 

Art Patron & High Priestess of Luxury Nisha JamVwal hosted the unveiling of Ritu Dhillon’s The Thinking Man at a grand art Champagne sundowner where Bombay’s glitterati including Zarine Khan, Suzanne Khan, Nisha JamVwal, Ritu Dhillon, Laila Khan, actor Sonu Walia, Nawaz Modi Singhania, Maya and Sunil Alagh, Brinda Miller, Aahna Miller, Consul General of USA in Mumbai Edgard D Kagan, Consul General of Israel in Mumbai Yaakov Finkelstein, Consul General of New Zealand in Mumbai Ralph Hays with wife Sonia Hays, Fitness Guru Mickey Mehta, Consul General of Canada Annie Dube, media baron Ashok Advani, Consul General Israel Yakov and Nurit Franklin, Richard Rothman and wife Tabu,  Designer Poonam Trivedi, Tanuj Garg, Sonu Walia, Ajoykant Ruia, Shashi Bansal, Dr. Mukesh Batra, Parvez and Roshni Damania, Architect Prem Nath, Shanti and Kasturi Chopra, Cyber Crime Chief Cop Brijesh Singh and Income Tax Officer Anjali Singh, Dr. Swati Pandey Director Film Institute were enthralled by the sparkling evening hosted by Nisha JamVwal, the artworks, the cuisine and floral decor at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda.

Nisha JamVwal, superbly popular with the city’s glitterati and an award-winning luxury consultant and interiors architect known for her penchant for motivating and inspiring women achievers and promoting brilliant talent averred, “Ritu is an artist for the thinking discerning lover of art. I am currently immersed in the journey of her ‘Thinking Man’ sometimes contemplative, sometimes disturbing, sometimes provocative. Ritu’s ‘Thinking man’ immersed me in his contemplations and took me away from my everyday life into his deeply questioning rumination about our sometimes disquieting world order. I am at once uplifted as I am unsettled by his reverie.”

Curated and hung by Jamwal and inaugurated by Zarine Khan, Suzanne Khan and Jamwal, Ritu Dhillon’s solo show was an instant hit, not just with the casual viewers, but also with renowned collectors and lovers of Art who stayed and enjoyed the soirée.

Said an understated Ritu Dhillon, “An exciting evening indeed! Where the viewer is able to make the story of the protagonist their own story - it is then that our communication is complete”

Perhaps the Jehangir Art Gallery hasn’t seen such a swish evening in a long time that Nisha JamVwal managed to conjure with her enigmatic persona, swish in her magnificent in a Ravage by Raj Shroff roseate summer georgette gown.  

SOHA ALI KHAN GRACES THE 5TH INSPIRE AWARDS

Astrooworld Exhibitions, a division of Jondhale Educational Group, has been integral in the field of Education since the past 75 years. Astrooworld is initiated by Mrs. Siraj Sagar Jondhale, an Angel Card Reader & Psychic Healer, has been organizing INSPIRE – a Spiritual, Holistic and Wellness visionary award for the past 5 years.

Its fifth edition saw renowned actor Soha Ali Khan gracing the award function to felicitate this year’s INSPIRE awardees. Ambadnya Entertainment's MD, Gitanjali Rao and CEO Prabhakar Shetty was also present in this award ceremony. Held at JK Banquets, Worli, INSPIRE boasts of presence of celebrities and dignitaries of the likes of Mahesh Manjrekar, Divya Dutta, Rimi Sen, Maninee De Mishra, and Smita Jayakar among others at its previous editions. 

“Motive behind organizing Astrooworld exhibition is to bridge the gap between the Spiritual & Holistic Community & the masses, by bringing them together, guiding them, and connecting them to the right experts, and bringing about meaningful transformation in the life of the masses by creating awareness about the spiritual & holistic sciences, alternative medicine and therapies,” averred Siraj Jondhale, the woman behind Astrooworld and INSPIRE.

Writer-Director-Life Coach Anusha Srinivasan Iyer was among one of the many awardees honoured on stage. She added, “Being awarded for community work like being a life coach is truly an honour. I’d like to thank anyone and everyone who has helped someone in their community to improve lives.”

Basannt R. Rasiwasia, a renowned Vastu & Numerologist also received an award for his contribution towards Vastu science. He averred, "Vastu is a complex subject. To accurately depict what's good and not good for a person requires a holistic knowledge on our ancient sciences. I feel honoured to have received this award."

India’s biggest & most popular spiritual, holistic, wellness-conscious living exhibition, Astrooworld, having completed 11 editions in Mumbai, is all set to move to other cities including Delhi, Bangalore, Jaipur, and Chennai very soon this year.

Siraj had the final word. “There is only one business in the world, and that is of human wellbeing. Join us as we raise the vibration in our community.”

Celebs Unveil Padmashree Mahendra Kapoor Chowk

Padma Shri recipient and legendary playback singer Mahendra Kapoor was recently honoured posthumously with a ‘Chowk’ to his name at the Junction of Turner Road & St. Martins Road, Bandra West. Unveiled at the hands of Jeetendra, Suresh Wadkar, Johnny Lever, Udit Narayan, Madhushree, Anil Deshmukh, Dr.Pai among other such dignitaries, in the presence of Praveen Kapoor, Ruhan Mahendra Kapoor, Neerja Ruhan Kapoor and Sidhant Kapoor, the Padma Shri awardee’s wife, son, daughter-in-law and grandson respectively. The rest of Mahendra Kapoor’s family, well-wishers and dignitaries congregated to make the event merry and momentous. The celebrities sang some of Mahendra Kapoor's evergreen numbers like Mere Desh Ki Dharti to mark the occasion. 

Sidhant Kapoor, Nikhita Kapoor, Rishika Bahri, Neerja Kapoor, Johnny Lever,
 Madhushree, Ruhan Kapoor, Udit Narayan, Jeetendra,
Anil Deshmukh, Dr.Pai & Praveen Kapoor  at Padmashree Mahendra Kapoor Chowk inauguratio

The late Mahendra Kapoor was among the handful of singers who dominated the golden age of Hindi film music. Like Mukesh was the soul of Raj Kapoor, Mahendra Kapoor was Manoj 'Bharat' Kumar's voice; he sang a host of hits for the actor including patriotic hits like Mere Desh Ki Dharti from the film, Upkar, to Aur Nahin Bas Aur Nahi of Roti Kapda Aur Makaan.

And that is not all for the Kapoor family’s legacy. Mahendra Kapoor’s son and grandson, Ruhan Mahendra Kapoor and Sidhant Kapoor, are taking their father and grandfather’s legacy forward impacting the music world and fraternity with accolades and achievements that would be making the late legendary playback singer proud.

Mann Bipin And His Passion For Drumming!

Mann Bipin, a young Indian drummer currently based in LA, started drumming at the tender age of just 2 years. Mainly known for his impeccable speed, power-packed performance, aesthetic style and funky groove, he is best known for playing and leading his father's band, ‘The Beaterzz’, back in India.

Before graduating from Musicians Institute – college of contemporary music located at Hollywood Boulevard, California, Mann Bipin learned the stellar art of drumming from Mr. Pankaj Sharma from the time he was just eleven. The struggle came to an end when Nana Patekar, a celebrated actor in the Indian film industry, witnessed him live and told his assistant, Mr. Bipin Chunawala, Mann's father, “Mark my words. Your kid is going to be a star." Then, they decided to sponsor Mann for his music education.

During his time at MI, he was awarded as ‘The Best Player Of The Year’. He also has performances with renowned Jazz bass guitarist Marcus Miller to his credit! He has also played for Lars Deutsch, an Emmy award recipient and Oscar nominee, with International award winning artist Paloma Rush. He also played with Phrimaphaa Khornrojjachawin (nokphrima), a KPN Award winner'09, Thailand; Best singer in R&B genre in World Championship of Performing Arts 2016, 2nd price in International Festival White Night of Saint Petersburg and May Patcharapong, an internationally acclaimed bass player in a saxophone pub, Thailand. Due to which he did a drum clinic in Bangkok, Thailand in Chandrakasem Rajabhat University with nokphrima.

Currently, he is playing at Andrae Crouch’s church, often referred to as ‘the father of modern gospel music’ by contemporary Christians and gospel music professionals, with Pattie Howard as the music director, known for singing background for many major artists including Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Mary J Bilge, Brandy, Fantasia, Queen LaTifah, Madonna, Andrea Crouch, Michael Jackson, Curtis Siger, Lisa Stanfield, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Reba Rambo, Diana Ross among others. He is currently, also, the drummer for Arthur Menezes, ‘Gibson award/Albert King Award’ for best guitarist by the Blues Foundation (IBC 2018).

This has been the journey of a middle class Indian boy from playing for Gujarati Garba to Jazz, Blues, Funk and Gospel music. Truly, struggle comes to an end when someone like Nana Patekar holds your hand.

Yet Another Surreal Art Transcendence

Ronit Roy & Soma Ghosh inaugurate Paramesh Paul’s ‘The Sacred Nandi’

Dr. Soma Ghosh, Ronit Roy, Paramesh Paul and Abhijit Lahiri at
Paramesh Paul's The Sacred Nandi art show at Jehangir Art Gallery

Artist Paramesh Paul’s childhood was seeped in spirituality. Painting, for him, has always been a spiritual practice, an act of conscious and creative alignment with the Divine. As one delves deeper into the paintings, one experiences a harmonious rhythm of life imbued with the feeling of transcendence, balance, and oneness with the whole of creation.

Paramesh Paul began his humble, yet artistic journey, at his hometown in Nadia, West Bengal, where his early years were immersed in creative schooling. Born to a potters’ family, he imbibed all the beautiful engagements with creativity quite comfortably. Added Paramesh Paul, “I am a self-made artist. I began my journey with my family, where we sculpted and created beautiful avatars of Gods and Goddesses. But, after my stay at ISKCON, I had a calling to paint. My paintings are spiritual and nostalgic in nature. They are inspired from my travels to different parts of India, where I have had the pleasure of finding my own compositions based on what I saw and what I felt.”

“I have been very sincere to my art since the very beginning. I have painted what has appealed to me,” said Paramesh Paul. Growing amid temples with prayers as sweet music to the ears, he grew up to have a natural attraction to the sacred Nandi – the grand vehicle of Lord Shiva, only to capture on canvas, his prayer and his journey. 

The magical mysticism, the riveting spirituality, the vast religiosity of Hindu mythology, Paramesh Paul infuses his works with a volatile energy that sees the graceful and sacred Nandi shine bright, both physically and metaphorically. “I find my journey in life quite fulfilled as an artist when a viewer appreciates and comes forward to talk to me about my works.”

Besides ace actor Ronit Roy, vocalist Padma Shri Dr. Soma Ghosh and actor Abhijit Lahiri, writer-filmmaker Anusha Srinivasan Iyer and artists Prithvi Soni, Gautam Patole, Rajendra Patil Para, Ananya Banerji, Gautam Mukherjee, Vishwa Sahni, Amisha Mehta, Sanjukta Barik, Sonalli Iyengar, Rakhi Baid, Ramji Sharma, Ratan Saha, Sonu Gupta and Vishnu Sonawane among many others were present to support Paramesh Paul at the opening ceremony of his 13^th solo exhibition. 

All in all, the artist invites you to take a deeper look down your own pool of consciousness, intertwined with the roots of heritage and the love for the Supreme. Yours is to check out this surreal art transcendence, The Sacred Nandi, at the Jehangir Art Gallery (No. 4) from 6th May to 12th May, 2019!

Adhure Adhure is stuck in my head on loop: Shakti Arora

Adhure Adhure, an upcoming romantic melodious song starring Indian Television actor Shakti Arora and model Chandini Sharma in a stellar music video directed by actor turned director Aslam Khan, known for his histrionics in films like Nayee Padosan, Welcome Back, Kaante among others, was shot today at Atharva College, Malad. Sung and composed by Shree D, the song is about a couple who start living together and later land in separation due to their personal egos, coming to realize that they are complete in being ‘adhure’ (incomplete).

The music video director Aslam Khan averred, “If you have a look at the music video, you will realize it is like a film, a four minute long film. It has a beginning, a midpoint and a definite end, albeit, with an incomplete touch to it... a perfect storyboard with an incomplete end.” On working with Shakti Arora and Chandini Sharma, Aslam Khan professed that they have been brilliant. “This song needed Shakti and Chandini only. They have performed really well on this track. It has been a wonderful experience,” he added.

Shakti Arora, who has made his mark on the Indian television scene with shows like Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hai and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka, confessed that at first he thought it was just another song! “When I went through it, repeatedly hearing it, I came to realize that the song has a soul of its own. It has a Sufi-ish, feel-good, and the perfect choice for a long drive feel to it.” Chandini Sharma concurred with Shakti Arora, “It is a soulful song indeed! Upon hearing, you will realize that you are already connected to it. The song has the innocence while not being kiddish.”

Adhure Adhure is Aslam Khan’s twenty-fifth directorial venture. On being asked what he felt was different about working in front and behind camera, he expressed “Both are fantastic but there are many differences though. This I have realized because I am now working behind the camera. Just because I have been an actor myself, I know about all the nuances a director should take care of.”

“There goes a saying, ‘All’s well, that ends well’. I am glad it has actually shaped up the way I wanted it,” summed up Aslam Khan.

Sushant Divgikar aka Rani Ko-He-Nur launches Love Is Love, India's first Pride Anthem

Sushant Divgikar, former Mr. Gay India 2014, features in a single "Love is Love", a pride anthem by Swedish artiste Petter Wallenberg, founder of international LGBTQIA organization Rainbow Riots

'Love is Love’, features India’s first openly gay celebrity and drag queen, Sushant Divgikar. ”Love is Love” is India’s first Pride anthem, a mix of classic Western dance music with both English and Hindi lyrics.  Divgikar, former Bigg Boss contestant will be out on iTunes, Spotify and all major digital platforms worldwide on April 2nd.

“The single ‘Love is Love’ speaks about equal love, about being true to one’s authentic self,” Sushant Divgikar said. 

Model, VJ, reality show participant, actor, singer, and now drag queen—Sushant Divgikar wears many hats. The 27-year-old, hailing from Mumbai, debuted as a drag queen in Delhi in September.

“This track is very close to my heart and spreads the message that love always wins. This is a great time for this anthem to be introduced to the world and a new India that finally allows people to love freely and without fear.” added the former "Bigg Boss" contestant.

After scrapping of Section 377, India is slowly moving into a space of acceptance and inclusion, making all love legal. Sushant Divgikar as an LGBTQIA flag-bearer has showcased himself with belief. Sushant Divgikar has found himself a place internationally with, Rani-Ko-He-Nur his drag avatar.

This outstanding participant in a music reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa,' has been a passionate singer since he was a 16-year-old.. His hard-work has led him to showcase his talent on television. Sushant started out with ads, progressed to TV shows, and gradually ventured into singing in both male and female voices.

He made this journey because of his honesty to himself. In an interview Sushant said, “I did face some challenges, given my orientation. I have done TV shows where people have not been friendly. But there are also those who don’t give a damn as long as the work is getting done. I was lucky to have these people supporting me”.

JOSH Foundation is proud to be associated with CWAT, a social business ecosystem that will generate continuous and sustained funds and promote business for NGOs in India.

Seen in the pictures, at the concept launch of CWAT at Hard Rock Cafe, Andheri, are ENT Specialist Dr.Jayant Gandhi, Audiologist-Speech Therapist Devangi Dalal, Jagrat Desai and Varun Udeshi.

Nisha JamVwal hosts unveiling of Darshanaa Aswani's Ornella

The High Priestess of Luxury Nisha JamVwal launches Ingenue Darshanaa Aswani's stunning Ornella collection from Darshanaa Sanjanaa Jewellers

Ada Malik, Urvashi Dholakia, Nisha JamVwal,
Anju Anu Malik and Anmol Malik at
 Nisha JamVwal's launch of Darshanaa Aswani's Ornella

The High Priestess of Luxury Nisha JamVwal and Raveena Aswani celebrated the unveiling of Ingenue Darshanaa Aswani’s edgy jewelry line ‘Ornella’ at a grand *Champagne high tea where Bombay’s glitterati was enthralled by her range of corporate as well as edgy party jewelry. 

Ada Malik, Anmol Malik and Darshanaa Aswani
at Nisha JamVwal's launch of Darshanaa Aswani's Ornella

Enjoying chef Ashish’s tea scones, tarts, low-calorie hors d'oeuvres and champagne were Nisha JamVwal looking stunning in Poonam Trivedi's ostrich feather dress, Darshanaa Aswani, Raveena Aswani, Suzanne Bernert, Renu Bhandarkar, Vidya Malavade, Anusha Iyer, Adaa Anu Malik, Anmol Anu Malik, Anju Anu Malik, Roshni Damania, Parvez Damania, Rebecca Dewan, Coleen Khan, Sampada Vaze, Sangeeta Harindra Singh, Shashi Bansal, Dr Avnita Bir principal Poddar School, Author Neelam Kumar, Chef Rakhee Vaswani, Chef Amninder Sandhu, Abha Singh, Lavinia Chetan Hansraj, Sonali Rathore, Sharon Prabhakar, Actor Urvashi Dholakia, Marvie Beck, Achla Sachdev, Actor Manasi Verma, Designer Amy Billimoria, Designer Shireen Shah, Designer Babita Malkani, Author Leena Ramesh Prabhoo, Dr Amit Karkhanis, Actor Sonika Chopra, Socialite Malti Jain, Designer Poonam Trivedi among others.

JamVwal known for her penchant for motivating and inspiring Women Achievers and promoting brilliant talent said, “I’m excited to present gifted designer Darshanaa Aswani who has branched off at her own personal store showcasing an understated chic range of jewelry which I wanted to showcase to Bombay’s discerning audience and I was keen to be the catalyst to her growth along with her inspiring entrepreneur mother Raveena Aswani. I believe it is our ambitious industrious youth which is taking India to greater heights. It is also my belief that we are ready to take good brands to international arenas rather than covet international brands in India- we are in a place in India where we can enjoy our own wear with pride” 

Darshanaa Aswani Of Darshanaa Sanjanaa Jewellers added, “with Ornella, I seek to create a line for new-India where we may not wish to wear heavy bridal jewelry at all times,  but statement pieces for parties, as well as everyday pieces that go from morning to evening seamlessly and can be sported for corporate wear, glamorous do’s and cocktail evenings alike. I am keen to take my online presence to an international brand to be reckoned with, and I realise that the new age market is online. Ornella is making a big mark with e com.”

Standing Ovation for DS Pahwa’s Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye

Ace Director Raman Kumar, in association with Producer DS Pahwa, is back with an emotional rollercoaster of a play. Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye stars Sudha Chandran and Ridhima Rakesh Bedi as the mother-daughter duo along with Paintal, Avtar Gill, Ravi Gossain, Poojaa Raajput and Harshita Shukla.

“A play dealing with a sweet relationships gone sour. I am glad it received a standing ovation,” divulged Producer DS Pahwa while Raman Kumar averred, “The emotional turmoil between a mother and a daughter in the play was well received by the audience.”

The cast and crew of Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye were spotted at the do during their first show at Rang Sharda Auditorium, Bandra. Avtar Gill played Dinesh Kumar alias DK, who is a friend to Sudha Chandran’s on-screen character, Sagarika. Paintal played the role of a loyalist who accompanies Sagarika as a Tabla player whereas Ravi Gossain played Reema’s (Ridhima Rakesh Bedi) husband. Ridhima portrayed Sagarika’s daughter who blames her mother on her father’s alcoholism, eventually dying an untimely and unnatural death. The audience applauded the performance and the dialogue delivery.

DS Pahwa’s association with the Indian entertainment industry goes back to the 70s, where from running a cinema hall in Delhi, he has distributed over 40 Hindi films. Beside film distribution, DS Pahwa has produced several critically acclaimed plays with numerous Bollywood personalities. “The cast was a breeze to work with. The play has shaped up really well, all thanks to master director Raman Kumar,” concluded DS Pahwa.

Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye is all set for another enthralling show at Royal Opera House, Mumbai, India’s only surviving opera house, before embarking on a nationwide tour soon.