When Culinary Art Meets Music!

 

Renowned chef, chocolatier and cake sculptor Harneet Jolly surprised composer Bickram Ghosh and veteran playback singer Hariharan for their star-studded launch of ‘Ishq – Songs Of Love’, bumping up the larger-than-life celebration with delectable cakes, a beautifully crafted violin made out of chocolate, and edible photo frames fuelling the much needed celebratory emotion post pandemic!

The industry DOYENS including Anupam Kher, Shankar Mahadevan, Sanjeev Kapoor, Roop Kumar Rathod, Kavita Seth, Lesle Lewis, Kaavya Jones, Sandip Soparrkar, Sharbani Mukherjee, Salim Merchant, Akshay Hariharan, Karan Hariharan, Shilpa Rao, Pratibha Singh Baghel, Purbayan Chatterjee, Gurneet Jolly, Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Yogesh Lakhani among others made their presence felt for the EP launch at Tap, Juhu, where renowned chef, chocolatier and cake sculptor Harneet Jolly’s live sculpture cake added more energy to the musical evening!

“It’s always nice to have your work appreciated, especially when it is coming from the world’s most acknowledged artists. Bollywood is everyone’s fantasy in India. It is bliss to have my work acknowledged here. I have grown up watching these artists. Being artists, even though from different art horizons, they could deeply relate to my art,” avers Chef Harneet Jolly.

On being appreciated by Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor at the launch, Harneet shares, “It was a grand feeling hearing praises from the top-tier talent in the industry. I had a vision for my sculpture cake and he connected with it. It’s way beyond just the technicalities of it.

It was very reassuring that I am on the right track. We spoke about my cake sculpture, our future plans, and my upcoming book on desserts. I respect Chef Sanjeev ji for holding his legacy for 3 decades and the person he is.”

 

Meet Kabir Duhan Singh, the Raavan of Kunal Kohli's forthcoming Ramyug on MX Player

Kabir Duhan Singh is a award-winning global  actor who is essaying the character of Raavan in Kunal Kohli's Ramayan and is the antihero opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Bole Chudiyaan, both upcoming releases. He is also the lead negative actor in the  Bangladeshi-Turkish film Netri The Leader. He has made his presence felt down south with over 38 Kannada, Telugu and Tamil films with IIFA awards and  nominations including Jil, Vedalam, Pailwan, Supreme, Rekka, Kanchana3, Aruvam, Action among others. He is a mixed martial arts expert and a fitness buff among others.

Excited about his forthcoming release,. Kabir confesses, " villains have always excited me

 And I dreamt to be one with innumerable shades. Kunal Kohli the magician made me into the Raavan who has multitudinous shades. It is an amazing role that is a dream for any actor."

Kabir's physique and martial,arts training were always a plus. But he combined his grandmother's stories with the knowledge of the  books on Raavan that read up. "Raavan is an amazing character to essay. There is so much to him the world does not know and I am glad I am playing him."

 Fantastic videos from MXPlayer

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Dil De Diya from Radhe spells double win for Payal Dev with the superhit Salman Khan-Himesh Reshammiya combo

 

As Dil De Diya from Radhe Radhe, composed by  Himesh Reshamiya and picturised on Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandes,  releases today, Payal Dev's mellifluous voice once again creates history.
One of the most sought-after upcoming musicmakers today in the Hindi Film Industry, Payal Dev started her career as a singer, but a chance encounter escalated her journey from being just a singer to being a singer-composer.
Nevertheless, this bundle of talent is being sought after by all composers for her unique voice texture and the ability to sing across genres with effortless ease.
"Every song is unique and crafted with love by the composer and bedecked with jewels by the arranger. The singer is expected to deliver the crown jewel and each time I lend my voice to a melody, it is a life-changing experience," gushes Payal Dev.
Speaking of Dil De Diya, Payal feels that it is a double win for her with the superhit combination of Salman Khan and Himesh Reshammiya combined with her voice in a jumma song, releasing on a Friday.
Says she, "Himesh bhai knows the texture of my voice. His vision is clear as a composer. He knows what he wants. And it is very easy to sing for him as he directs you through the song effortlessly.

The essence of a song is in its vibe when you hear it for the first time. This song had the essence and mood of Jumme ki Raat. I had sung Genda Phool and Saasein hui Dhuan Dhuan in Race and this is my third song for Jacqueline & fourth song for Salman bhai
I followed Himesh bhai's thought and vision and he knew I could deliver. And that was most important. He loves my voice texture and explores a newer dimension of my voice, a different texture, a different feel, a different tone. This was a dance track and you need that mood when you dub. This is very important for me. As a singer, when you feel the essence of his creation and take it forward, the results are magical. Like in the case of Dil De Diya," she elaborates.
If you recall, Tum Hi Aana, Payal's first chartbuster opened floodgates of offers for her as a composer and since then, she has delivered hits one after the other whether the song has been for movies or for a digital release.
In a very short time, she has seen a mercurial rise in her career as a composer and singer due to all the love from the fraternity and fans alike.
Payal, who started her professional journey in Mumbai by singing for several brand ad-film jingles, documentaries, corporate songs for various music directors, is also the voice behind title song of Grand-Masti, a runaway hit.
Payal had lent her voice to songs in movies like Bajirao Mastani, Race 3, Dabanng 3, Student of the Year 2, to name a few, besides independent Songs - Genda Phool, KYON, Dil Chahtey Ho, Baarish, Bepanaah Pyaar among others.
Be it singing or composing Payal loves exploring new sounds and styles while delving with different genres like pop, western, jazz, ghazals, hip-hop, rock, and more.
She’s a true devotee of music and for her, each song is like a baby which she wants to nurture and grow to the full potential, so that her fans and music lovers are left mesmerised.
Dil De Diya is another feather in Payal Dev's overcrowned cap. And the Salman Khan-Himesh Reshammiya combination adds to that glitter as much.

 

Song link : https://youtu.be/e1Bj4tMGh64

 

Niharica, the dil Ka real doctor grooves to song dedicated to frontline workers!

 

 

Miss India UK and worldwide runner up Niharica Raizada, actress of films like Masaan, 6-5=2, Damadol, Total Dhamaal and the forthcoming Sooryavanshi wears many hats.

Very few know that the granddaughter of veteran composer OP Nayyar is also a cardiologist-scientist and has been treating thousands of patients during the COVID crisis. Combining her skills, Niharica is heralding her birthday on April 18 with the amazing song dedicated to her and warriors like her. “In fact, every woman is a warrior,” says the lead actress of international film Warrior Savitri. The French song ‘Bout des Doigts’ which means ‘Till the tip of your Fingers’ performed with Shampa Gopikrishna, directed by Swapnil Kumar and shot by Rishabh Puthran sees Niharica and Shampa in rusty red grooving to the music, their expressions speak of power, empowerment and the softness that only red signifies.

Niharica who speaks and has acted in films in five global languages says, “The lyrics of Bout des Doigts tell you to listen to your heart and not to go by what people say; to live life by your own rhythm and make all the memories you can, and live each moment to the fullest. “Zindagi bhale aapko mukke maare, lekin girkar sambhalna aur sambhalkar utna wohi seekh hai.”

‘’I relate to the song because it gives people the energy and will to carry on and fight in these tough times. Dance has been the light in the darkness for me and has lifted me out of the worst moods possible, and I want to help people see the same light,” echoes Niharica adding that though we are in shortage of vaccines, oxygen and staff, everyone is doing the best they can. “It is such crises that help hearts heal and come together as one,” avers the cardiologist who makes a million hearts go aflutter with her histrionics and moves. Check out the accompanying performance video!

Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar releases Maruti Stotra, launches Suresh Wadkar Bhakti Channel on Hanuman Jayanti

 

 

From bhajans and abhangs to mantras, shabads and stotras, Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar is known all over the world for his spiritually enlightening Bhakti Sangeet.

 

Now, on the auspicious event of Hanuman Jayanti, music maestro Suresh Wadkar is all set to launch his own devotional YouTube Channel, ‘Suresh Wadkar Bhakti’ with Maruti Stotra as its first offering. Maruti Stotra, sung by Suresh Wadkar and composed by his student Padmanabh, was released at 12 noon today.

 

Maruti Stotra or Hanuman Stotra is a 17th-century Stotra, hymn of praise, composed in Marathi language by saint-poet of Maharashtra, Samarth Ramdas ji. It is a compilation of praiseful verses that describe the many aspects and virtues of Maruti Nandan or Lord Hanuman.

 

While Suresh Wadkar Bhakti Channel will see the maestro singing devotional songs composed by his students and other various composers, Suresh Wadkar’s Ajivasan Sounds has also simultaneously started other YouTube Channels, Ajivasan Bhakti & Ajivasan Sounds, to showcase and promote original music from budding & aspiring talent.

 

Suresh Wadkar is elated that he is now focusing on his first love – devotional music. “I wanted to start this for a very long time but I was busy with my recordings, shows and our music academy Ajivasan. Now Padma, my wife, has completely taken over the day to day supervision of the academy. Also, I had a lot of time for myself due to this pandemic, I started working on this channel and I am happy that with Hanuman Ji's blessing it is finally on,” he says.

 

Come let us chant the glory of Lord Hanuman!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_unxuv-zQ_A

 

मारुति स्तोत्र |Maruti Stotra| Suresh wadkar |Ajivasan Sounds| 

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Rajveer Deol – Avnish Barjatya Team Together For Their Debuts in Rajshri’s Next

Rajshri Productions (P) Ltd. is hailed as India’s premier film production house that has made its unique mark with wholesome family entertainment. The 74-year-old institution, helmed by the Barjatya family, is all set to take its legacy forward with its fourth generation. The next film will be directed by Avnish S. Barjatya. Avnish, the son of veteran director Sooraj R. Barjatya, will be making his directorial and writing debut with Rajshri’s 59th film production.

Playing the lead in Avnish’s maiden film is Rajveer Deol, the younger son of mega star Sunny Deol. After having studied theatre in the UK, Rajveer worked as an Assistant Director. He has been training under the guidance of the illustrious theatre and film director Feroz Abbas Khan and is now all set to make his debut in Rajshri’s next. “Rajveer speaks with his eyes. He has a silent charisma and is tremendously hard-working. The more time we spent talking about the project, the more I began to see Rajveer as the protagonist in my film,” says Avnish.

The film is a coming-of-age love story. Avnish and Rajveer are doing a film very close to their own lives and which deals with the concept of love and relationships in today’s world.

 

The hunt for the heroine opposite Rajveer is still on.

The film is expected to go on floors in July this year and is slated for a release in 2022.

Mumbaikar Unlocks First Look!

 The first mega film to be shot entirely in Mumbai during lockdown finally comes of age. Mumbaikar, the much awaited mega-starrer edge of the-seat action thriller, unveiled its first look on April 3, Vikrant Massey’s birthday.

Shot lavishly through the eyes of ace Director-Lensman Santosh Sivan, Mumbaikar boasts of multiple locations over a single day, sometimes, over 14! Knowing Santosh Sivan, the colours captured are not just of the metroscape, but of the myriad shades of the amazing actors as well.

Presented by Riya Shibu, Mumbaikar stars an eclectic blend of actors from across the country like Vikrant Massey, Vijay Sethupathi, Tanya Maniktala, Sanjay Mishra, Ranvir Shorey, Sachin Khedekar, Hridhu Haroon among others. In the times of COVID, curfews and lockdown, the first look of Mumbaikar sure does feel like a breath of fresh air!

Check out the poster and watch out this space for more…

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