Shri Prakash Javadekar at IFFI 2019 Opening Ceremony

Posted On: 20 NOV 2019 6:58PM by PIB Delhi

Single window system will attract more international filmmakers to India

IFFI 2019 will showcase more than 200 films from 76 countries
Russia to be the focus country

The Director of film ‘Commitment’ Semih Kaplanoglu, the Director of film ‘Coda’ Claude Lalonde along with Actress Kubra Kip and Ece Yuksel interacting with Media, at the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 22, 2019.

Goa: 20th November 2019: (PIB)::

Director of film ‘Son Rise’ Vibha Bakshi being felicitated,
during the 50th International Film Festival of India
(IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 21, 2019

In the luminous presence of two stalwarts of Indian cinema – Shri Amitabh Bachchan and Shri Rajinikanth, the golden jubilee edition of the International Film Festival of India got off to a mesmeric start at Panaji, Goa.  Ending the long wait of cinephiles across the world, 50th International Film Festival of India kick started in all its glitz and glamour.

At a grand ceremony hosted by the master of entertainment Shri Karan Johar, the great doyen of Indian cinema Shri Amitabh Bachchan and the ‘Thalaiva’ of Indian film industry Shri Rajinikanth flagged off the extravaganza and announced the festival open, in the presence of Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar and other official dignitaries. Shri Rajinikanth was conferred the 'Icon Of Golden Jubilee Award' for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, a first time award beginning with the 50th edition. One of French cinema's defining faces actress Ms. Isabelle Anne Madeleine Huppert was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award. 

The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting,  Shri Prakash Javadekar while speaking at the inaugural ceremony said that single window system introduced by the government will attract more international filmmakers to shoot their films in India. “ India has lots of scenic and beautiful shooting sites for national and international films but shooting at these locations requires around 15-20 permissions. Government is now preparing for single window arrangement which will take care of all the permissions and it will benefit places like Goa, Leh-Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar,” he said. 

Shri Javadekar pointed out that films, IT and music are India’s soft power and we have to take it forward. “Every film and character leaves a long lasting imprint on our mind and it has the power to change our thoughts and mood” he said. He added that the audience for Indian films is growing by leaps and bounds and people across the world really like to watch Indian movies even in China. 

“Many good films of the world will be showcased in this film festival and it will be a tribute to former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar,'' the Minister said.  He mentioned about a film in the festival which has been made by local artists of Goa based on the lives of visually impaired people.

Receiving the 'Icon Of Golden Jubilee Award, Shri Rajinikanth expressed his happiness to receive the prestigious award from Shri Amitabh Bachchan. He dedicated the award to all the producers, directors and technicians who worked in his films, his fans and people of Tamil Nadu. 

Shri Amitabh Bachchan expressing his happiness in being honoured stated, “I have no words to express my gratitude to IFFI for honouring me and having a retrospective of my films.”

Earlier, walking the Red Carpet of IFFI 50,  Shri Amitabh Bachchan said, “ Films have always been an integral part of our social life. To have a festival of this magnitude in Goa  exposes the Goans to what happens in the international world and also gives them an opportunity to meet and mix with people”. 

The Secretary Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Shri Amit Khare mentioned the noteworthy highlights of this year’s festival and noted the tremendous change in the last 50 editions from a participation of 23 countries in 1952, to 76 countries this year. 

The Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said that the IFFI package this year is an interesting mix of leisure and entertainment. “ IFFI bridges the gap between India and international film industry and provides the opportunity to explore the cinema,” he said.  “We should not forget the objectives of cinema as the mirror of our time and the reflection of our society,'' he added.

Lights and luminaries of film industry such as world known Cinematographer and Chairman of IFFI International Jury John Bailey; Indian film maker, and Chairman of Indian jury Shri Priyadarshan and other jury members of Indian and International jury, Maria Lemesheva, Head of Russian delegation, graced the opening ceremony. A host of celebrities sashayed the red carpet, adding to the pomp and gaiety of the function. 

As the festival glitters in its golden glory, former Goa Chief Minister late Manohar Parikkar, the man who made IFFI synonymous with Goa, was given a befitting tribute at the opening ceremony by  screening a short film depicting his contribution to IFFI. Legends of Indian film industry Shri Ramesh Sippy, Shri N. Chandra and Shir P.C. Sreeram were honoured at the inaugural ceremony. 

The inaugural ceremony of the festival also saw various senior official dignitaries such as Union Minister for AYUSH Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Babul Supriyo, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Shri Amit Khare, Prasar Bharati Chairman Shri A. Suryaprakash,  Central Board of Film Certification Chairman Shri Prasoon Joshi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Festival Director Shri Chaitanya Prasad, and Vice Chairman Entertainment Society of Goa.  Shri Subhash Phal Desai. 

Shri Prakash Javadekar released the commemorative postage stamp of 50th IFFI at the function. The inaugural ceremony also witnessed some enthralling audio visual performances which kept the audience spellbound through the evening. Noted music singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan and his band won the hearts with a spectacular performance that put the cinelovers and spectators in a frenzy. When rhymes and rhythms from different parts of  India juxtaposed with the beats of international sounds, it was a treat for the audience.

The festival opened with the Italian film ‘Despite the Fog’ directed by Goran Paskaljevic. The cast and crew of the film also participated in the screening. Around 7000 delegates are participating in the golden edition of IFFI. 

The 50th International Film Festival of India 2019 will witness over 200 acclaimed films from 76 countries, with Russia as the country of focus. It also includes 26 feature films and 15 non feature films in Indian panorama section. More than 10,000 people and film lovers are expected to participate in the golden jubilee edition.The festival ends on Thursday 28 November, 2019, in Panaji, Goa. (PIB)

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‘Jindua’ a triangle of Romance, Emotions and Relationships

The story of smiles, tears and laughter

Ludhiana: 16th March 2017: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Sometimes a truth is worse than a thousand lies and the film that seems like a simple romantic story at first takes an unexpected turn that would have the audiences clutching their seats and experiencing a whirlwind of different colors and emotions of life. Jindua produced by Ohri Productions and Infantry Pictures in association with Yadu Productions is a Punjabi romantic film starring Jimmy Sheirgill, Neeru Bajwa and Sargun Mehta in lead roles and comedian Rajiv Thakur.  For More Pics Please Click Here

The story revolves around these three characters Jimmy Sheirgill, Neeru Bajwa and Sargun Mehta.The film is a direction of renowned Navaniat Singh, story and screenplay is given by Dheeraj Rattan. The music of the film is given by famous Jaidev Kumar, PropheC and Arjunaa Harjai. The music is labeled under Speed Records.

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Talking about the film, Actor Jimmy Sheirgill said, “The film has drama, romance, emotions and thrill. The script attracted me a lot and all the actors worked amazingly and it makes me proud to be the part of this film. The film will completely make you feel the value of relationships and I hope that the film will go that extra mile.”

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Actress Sargun Mehta said, “I am truly excited for this release. The film has a heart-touching story in which every character is emerging. The film makes you to understand the value of family and relationships. I hope the audiences will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed working in it and see you all at the cinemas.”

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On the same, Comedian Rajiv Thakur said, “The film will show you the different sides of love with a twist of love triangle. The audience will also go on a journey of love with all three characters. Also, the whole cast and crew was very supportive and we all have given our best.”

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The Director of the film Navaniat Singh said, “The most important thing for us is to make this film not only loved by couples but by every relationship. This film is full of giving value to your relationships and we hope that people will accept efforts made by all the cast and crew. 

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With ‘Jindua’ on March 17th come and fall in love with colors and emotions of life. For More Pics Please Click Here

Film World: "The Night of the Interview"

Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 9:54 PM
Pallavi Chatterjee’s Promotional event for her Film

Mumbai: 16^th February, 2015: (Sridevi Shetty Wagh):

During Actress Pallavi Chatterjee’s Promotional event for her Film “The Night of the Interview” Spotted lot of Bengali actors from Television during the event at Classique Club,Andheri West,Mumbai.

Spotted Marathi Actor Rajesh Shringarpore, yesteryears Bollywood and Bengali Superstar Bishwajeet Chatterjee(father of current Reigning Bengali Superstar Prosenjit), was present to support his daughter in Mumbai,Kanwaljeetji,Ayub Khan,Priyanshu Chatterjee,Jaya Bhattacharya,Mahesh Thakur,Anupam Bhattacharya,Director of Bhootnath Vivek Sharma,Director Kittu Saluja of Chain Kulii ke Main Khuili, Nitin Keni from Zee Group - Essel Vision Productions Ltd. , Ashish Roy Basu and Art Director Bijon Das Gupta. 

About Pallavi Chatterjee She’s the daughter of yesteryear superstar Bishwajeet and the sister of the current reigning Bengali superstar Prosenjit, but that is not all her claim to fame is. Pallavi Chatterjee, who is in Mumbai this week for her maiden Hindi film’s release, is a successful actor, producer, writer and a singer in her own right!

But if you ask her to describe herself, she says simply that she is a “worker in pursuit of new challenges.” She elaborates, “I have always believed that all that glitters in NOT gold and that nothing is permanent, especially in our industry – the industry of entertainment! Behind all the glamour and the adoring fans, the only permanent truth  is hard work, hours of toil, loads of personal sacrifices, and the constant search for good work, path-defining roles, and a dare-to-be-different attitude! And that is precisely why I chose to play a blind girl in my new Hindi film.” 

Speaking about her film The Night of the Interview, which stars her and Mumbai actor Rajesh Shringarpore as the protagonists, Pallavi reveals that it’s a bi-lingual film, simultaneously picturized in Bengali and Hindi, and titled Brishti Brishti and The Night of the Interview respectively.. “Every bit in the film was shot twice. We even used different songs in the two versions! So it was double the work for everyone. We had decided right at the start that we will NOT dub the film in Hindi, but make a new film altogether! And by a queer coincidence, Rajesh couldn’t speak a word of Bengali while I was equally fluent in both the languages.”  

Speaking about her character in the film - that of a blind author, Pallavi admits that it was one of her toughest roles till date. “I was aware that some really great actors like Naseerbhai, Al Pacino and Rameshwari have played blind characters in their films, and those are very big shoes to fill! So, I went into intensive training with Prof. Kanchan Gaba, who runs the Blind Academy in Kolkata, to get the fine nuances of playing blind right.” According to her, the underlying message she wants to convey through her character is that being blind is not being helpless. Blind people are well aware of everything around them – they can read, write and even watch. They don’t need our sympathy, but they need our support and understanding.

“This is an experimental film, which I’m hoping, will get a favourable response here”, Pallavi concludes. I’m not expecting any box office miracles with this one. I’m just testing the waters. And we have a few very exciting projects which I want to start later this year. I’m hoping my stay here is going to be permanent!”

Well, so do we. Here’s wishing the spunky lady the very best for her Bollywood debut, and her future projects. The Night of the Interview opens in theatres across Mumbai on February 13^th.

"47 to 84": Road Show in Delhi

Road Show in Delhi to promote 47to84

New Delhi: 19th May 2014: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

Yesterday, under United Sikh Mission Sikh organizations like Sant Sipahi Seva Dal, Adol Passionates) and few others organised motorbike road rally for promotion of upcoming movie "47TO 84" produced by Babli Singh.

Motobike  Road rally started from Rajouri Garden and moved to Rajouri Garden main market, Subhash Nagar Market, Krishna Park Market, Tilak Vihar, Tilak Nagar Main Market, Jail Road, Fateh Nagar which ended at Gurdawara Sri Bangla Sahib.

In this movie Babli Singh explained how Sikhs are killed in 1947 during the partition of India & Pakistan and thereafter shows Sikhs are brutally killed in 1984.

 

Zindagi Har Kadam Ek Nayee Jung Hai

28-02-2008 को अपलोड किया गया

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An awesome song from movie 'Meri Jung' and sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Shabbir Kumar.
Example: Sukh Brar's Thalasseamia Walk

Film World: Struggle and Success

New achievements of Ravender Shukla  

Ravender Shukla is also one of them who tasted the success after struggle and hard work.
He started theater experience with  Prithvi Theatre,Meethibai Acodmy [Mumbai] in 2000 and continued his struggle til 2008. his 34 year age was enough to understand the challenges of life and film industry. His 5'8". height helped him to get new rolls. His skill in Hindi, English and Urdu also opened new doors of opportunities. He learnt Bruce Lee's  experience and remeber, "To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities." He also got the secrets of success from the Orison Swett Marden who used to say Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them. Ravender Shukla proving himself as a strong man and struggling continuously.

His T.V commercials are as undedr:

cloromint
black mazic ply
tata dokomo
kotak mahindra
aquva water purify
mango bit
dr.aurveda
tummy fit oil

magma gold loan 

Qare magnetic bracelet.

His some films are:
Hostel -[Manish Gupta.]

Bin Bulaye Barati [Chandrakant Singh]

Jane Kahan Se Ayi Hai [Milap Zaveri]

HIGHWAY 
T.V. serials :- continu. Rolls
Bahubali [150 epi.]
Rani Padmani [25 epi.]
Ganesh Leela [105 epi.]
Sarvagune Sampanya [40 epi]
Karmyudh [d.d1]
Peehar [d.d1]
Kasak   [dd1]
C.I.D [Many Storie].

Crime Petrol-4.[many stories]]
Shapath.[many story]

SAVDHAN INDIA [many stories]

Adalat [many stories]

ARJUN [many stories]

‘Love Yoou Soniye’ to release on 6 Dec

Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 4:24 PM
Karanvir Bohra, Teejay Sidhu & Raghu Ram 
First time in a Punjabi film

Ludhiana, 30 November 2013:(Specttrum News//Punjab Screen): ‘Love Yoou Soniye’, a Punjabi rom-com by National TV stars Karanvir Bohra, Teejay Sidhu, Raghu Ram and Upasana Singh, is ready for the release on 6 December, 2013. The film also stars Bigg Boss fame Vindu Dara Singh and Shivendra Mahal. This youth-based college film, for the young at heart, is produced by Karanvir Bohra and Teejay Sidhu under their newly-launched banner, Firebird Productions. The star cast addressed a press conference at Bollywood  Tadka restaurant here today.

The film has many firsts to its credit, like the overseas distribution of this film is being done by B4U, a first Punjabi film distribution for B4U. PVR Cinemas is taking care of the national distribution, again a first Punjabi film for PVR. With this film Karanvir and Teejay have opened their own Music Company called Matrix Music.

‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja’ reality show’s star dancer and ‘Saubhagyavati Bhava’ serial fame actor, Karanvir Bohra said, “Love Yoou Soniye is an effervescent, youth centric rom-com. With romance at its core and laughter that drives it forward, this is a movie the whole family will applaud and enjoy. Audiences will exit the cinema halls with their hearts smiling, and a song on their lips. The film may be a romantic comedy but the message it radiates is clear ‘Putting family first, empowers love to triumph.”

This is a fun, youthful, romantic, family entertainer, made in a very easy to understand Punjabi, that everyone can understand, even if they are not from Punjab. With actors from B-town, and international music composers, who have a global following, but are debuting in the Punjabi Film Industry, Love Yoou Soniye is the first film to bring Bollywood glamour to the regional film industry.

Former Channel ‘V’ VJ Teejay Sidhu, who shot into fame by her role as 'Jassi' in Ekta Kapoor's first regional serial 'Kinna Sonna Tenu Rab Ne Banaya'  (2012), said, “This film is actually the launch of 14 debutantes in Punjabi cinema, actors as well as music directors and singers, all are new to the industry.”

For the first time in the Punjabi film industry, a real-life couple (Karanvir and Teejay) are coming on screen as 'reel couple'. Also debuting in Punjabi cinema, is Raghu Ram (Roadies fame). He plays Karanvir's elder brother. He said, “I am really excited to see how people take me as an actor in a fun-filled Punjabi romantic movie.”

It’s music is given by Ishq Bector, Shree D and Harry Anand, while lyricist Kumaar has penned the songs. The movie is directed by Sahil Kohli.
Karanvir further added, “With actors from B-town, and international music composers, we aim to 'up the cool quotient' of Punjabi Cinema.”  

Enter in Diversity Video Competition

Accepting Entries For The 2012 Diversity Video Competition

Are you interested in filmmaking?

Are you tired of being looked at suspiciously because you are Sikh?

 Enter in the Sikh Coalition’s Diversity Video Competition to make a difference, and have your voice heard.
The Sikh Coalition invites you to create a video for this year’s Diversity Video Competition! The first place winner will receive a $1,500 cash prize and have his/her film premiered at the Sikh Arts and Film Festival in New York City in November! The deadline for entry is September 30, 2012.
Once entries are submitted, the public will be given an opportunity to view the top films, and vote for their favorites. Then, a panel of expert judges will select the 1st and 2nd place winners.

Competition Topic

My Crown - My Faith
How does it feel to be a Sikh? Why don’t you try! Walk a mile in our shoes!
Film-makers are encouraged to create a 5 minute video (or less) which depicts a non-Sikh adorning/wearing a Sikh turban for a day, and presenting himself/herself as a Sikh. The turban is a Sikh article of faith, and should always be treated with respect. The film should capture the reactions of passersby, friends, and family members. Pre and post interviews with main characters are encouraged.
The application, rules, and submission instructions are available by clicking here.

Eligibility

• Contestants of all ages may submit to the competition.
• Prior film experience is not necessary.
• All entries will be considered without regard to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religious affiliation, or disability

Awards

• First Place: $1,500 cash prize and your film will be premiered at the SEnter in  Diversity Video Competitionikh Art and Film Festival.
• Second Place: $750

Submission Deadline

All entries must be submitted online no later than September 30, 2012. To download an instruction and application form, please click here. All information, details, and contact information for inquires may be found at http://www.sikhcoalition.org/our-programs/education/diversity-video-competition.   Enter in  Diversity Video Competition