Category: Lifestyle

  • Nykaa Fashion’s Autumn/Winter 2021 Collection Celebrates The Revival Of Festive Dressing

    New Delhi (India), September 22: With the festivities just around the corner, we can’t help but draw up our wishlists. The much-awaited festive season is upon us, with plenty to look forward to. At Nykaa Fashion, we are marking the season with a sense of opulence and revival. Keeping up with the evolving nature of festivities-and our wardrobes along with it-we reinterpret Indian-wear that combines craft with comfort. Explore thoughtful curations across womenswear, menswear and accessories by the multi-brand fashion e-commerce platform.

    Our vision brings together heritage weaves, impactful embroideries and staple occasion wear silhouettes in new-age traditional dressing that focuses on versatility. A juxtaposition of luxurious silks, solids with mixed prints, light layers and stacked jewellery reflect the old and new, comfort and glamour, fantasy and function. Shop by the season’s hottest colours, top trends, most-loved brands or must-have crafts from the edit.

    Whether you are looking for something feather-light to spend an entire day in or keen to go bold for a friend’s upcoming wedding, choose from a traditional assortment or boho-inspired fusion styles. Embrace the saree in a new light this festive season and experiment with different drapes to showcase your own personal style-we’ve handpicked our favourite Benarasi, handloom, block printed and concept drapes for you. Enhance the look with beaded, embroidered and decked add-ons that take your ensemble to the next level. Apart from chaandbalis, bangles and necklaces, we’re eyeing oversized sunglasses and belt bags too. For men, dressing the part is easy in jewel tones, mixed prints or take it up a notch with chic sherwanis, saafas and classic accessories. We are betting on separates like stylish dhoti sets and bundi jackets that can be taken from day to night. Find all this and much more from Nuhh, 6Y Collective, Ishnya, Gulabo Jaipur, trueBrowns, Manyavar and Abraham & Thakore among others.

    Discover the entire festive autumn/winter 2021 range at Nykaa Fashion

     

  • Singer, Music Director and Film Maker Jatin Sadhu Bringing to You A Magnificent Upcoming Gujarati Song “Bindas Chhu Hu” of His Film RJ KHUSHEE

    September 27: Different seems to be the order of the day currently, the more different approach you have, more people sit up and notice you. Well, this is exactly what you would do when you hear about this upcoming 1st Gujarati ‘one character’ film…yes, you heard right, a one-character film from the beginning till the end. This unique film called “RJ Khushee” is written and screenplay by Jatin Sadhu, an ocean of talent! This first of its kind Gujarati film is already creating a buzz with its title track, just recorded with the famous Bollywood singer Aishwarya Majmudar and, of course, the multitalented Jatin Sadhu who also lends his voice and has written the lyrics and composed the music for this beautiful song to be released soon. The song is mesmerizing and relatable for every young girl as it captures the essence of a liberated woman and is aptly titled “Bindas chhu hu”. The film circles around the life of young Khushee, the ups and downs she goes through and how she overcomes them, how she helps other girls, showcasing and reverberating the quote “You are a woman, that is your superpower”!

    Jatin Sadhu has so beautifully encompassed so many different emotions of a woman through this film that it will really make you wonder that how has it been written by a man! Mr. Sadhu has done the film-writing, screenplay, music, dialogues, lyrics and cast for RJ Khushee. The Young team members of this movie are, Concept: Himanshu Vyas, Produce by Vinay Rai, Rai Ananta Media, Coproducer: GURU – The Arts Hub, Story Writers: Jatin Sadhu, Himanshu Vyas, Screen Play, Song Writer, Music: Jatin Sadhu, Singers: Aishwarya Majmudar and Jatin Sadhu, Executive Producer: Ami Desai, Social Media Partner: DoxHox, Online Partner: Network Mango.

    Jatin Sadhu comes from a vast pool of experience with over two decades of the musical journey and representing the nation in various countries like Canada, France, Poland, China, Czech Republic, U.A.E etc. His cross-cultural approach to performances and his talent in songs and music composition has been recognized and brought in accolades by the Prime Minister’s Office (the PMO) and Ex. Chief Minister of Gujarat – Ms. Anandiben Patel. He was recently honoured with the “Pride of Gujarat- 2021” award. The media has always been abuzz with his updates and unique and heart touching contribution to the music world.

    Bollywood being such an integral part of the country, his appreciation has not been left out from there either. He was awarded the “Radiance Iconic Award – 2019” by the popular Bollywood actress Ms. Raveena Tandon. He was also the recipient of the “Promising Indian award-2019” at New Delhi and promising he is!

    He is also a revered teacher, students look forward to his classes which go beyond just teaching music. He is also the Founder and Director of Guru-The arts hub a unique venture designed to cater and hone various talents. Guru-The arts hub is co-producing the film RJ Khushee.

    Mr. Sadhu managed to turn the covid-19 pandemic into an opportunity of co-learning and sharing. He converted this remorse phase into an interesting time, where he started his own live shows on social media called “Gupshup with Guru” and “Dil se”. Where he interviewed celebrities across the country and learnt about their struggles, their successes, and their formula of working through the lockdown and pandemic, some renowned artists have been a part of this show, he forged towards bringing awareness about various forms of arts through his shows. Whatever revenue the show raised has been donated to artists struggling across the country (You can catch these shows on his youtube channel).

    Don’t forget to catch the title track of film “RJ Khushee” soon to be released.

     

  • Mukul Ranjan to Launch His Romance Fiction Novel “Cold Cock”

    September 27: Adult romance fiction stories are a genre that is in the nascent stages of its development. In a short time, authors have taken the liberty to explore it in different ways and hence, the product created every time is bot interesting, exciting and has an impact more than the work written earlier in the same genre. While it may bother the readers on moralistic grounds, yet it excites them closely and invites them to read more. The book “Cold Cock” (https://www.amazon.in/dp/9354463908) by Mukul Ranjan has a title that would give out multiple meanings and interpretations to the readers yet, the exciting yet seemingly paradoxical placement of words hypes the imagination altogether.

    The author, Mukul Ranjan is a director and screenwriter in the Hindi film industry. His origins lie in Bihar’s Madhubani district. He is a humanities graduate from Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University. Later he took his Master’s degree in Journalism from Mumbai University. Journalism was not his calling as he considers himself primarily a raconteur. He started his career as a screenwriter with a Hindi film. He has written and directed several movies, documentaries and TV shows. Singing, travelling and working towards sustainable living are his hobbies. Cold Cock is his debut novel.

    “Cold Clock” is a story revolving around adult life situations and the television industry. Ranjan explores all that goes behind the glitz and glamor and the limelight in the lives of people. While for many readers, the book may appear to be attracting them instantly, some may find their moral values being hit upon time and again. But one thing remains undeniable, the flavor of reality that the author enriches the book with. He does this in an unabashed and fearless manner which makes the book all the more relevant and meaningful in the light of today’s writing which is not merely a fragment of reality but the whole of it. Therefore, when the readers find the book featuring few sensual and adult scenes, it is all acceptable naturally and makes absolute sense. Thus, “Cold Clock” published by Evincepub Publishing (https://evincepub.com/) is a good read for someone who likes reading not just adult stories but also content which bears strong impressions of reality and is true to life.

    As the story of “Cold Cock” begins, the readers notice how the world of acting and creating an artificial reality begin from the first step, when a person is stepping into the field. They can clearly see how these events unfold and ultimately revolve around a single reality through the protagonist, Dakshina and her life. Through the discussion between Swapan, Dakshina, Ram Charittar and other members, the readers also get to know about how things conspire and how events unfold in the glamour industry. They get to know what happens behind closed doors and how decisions are made. At the same time, the author also hints at the power or vulnerability a woman faces in the world which is more or less dominated by men and how it is a challenge to stay strong without letting emotions get the best out of a person. The book is written through Dakshina telling her own story through her pen. She comes out of every difficult situation stronger. In the world of men in television industry she manages to do her best and mark her own place. She breaks free of the strings that the author creates and emerges with a different identity altogether. She introduces herself not just as a rebel but also the one who is bent on making a difference and living life on her terms. It requires tremendous courage but overall, her fearlessness is what wins her the favor of the readers in no time. Through the discussions and dialogues, the readers also get to know many facts about the television industry and the secrets which would otherwise remain hidden.

    As the language of the book is simple anyone can understand the book easily. The author has written the book in a slow-paced style. The book is a good read for young girls who want to make their career in journalism and advertising as the story of Dakshina is an inspiring one as to how she handles varied situations of her life. The protagonist, Dakshina always moves ahead and thinks of solutions more than excuses and problems. This also shows her abilities to think out of the box and make an impact just by the correct use of brains. Dakshina also discusses porn movies without any shame in her eyes and guilt in her heart with all the people because she was determined to rise high in all the aspects of her life. For her, nothing is a social taboo, rather a part of life. This kind of attitude helps her think openly and with a mindset much broader than her counterparts, whether males or females.

    Sanjay and Mynah are other characters of significance in the story. They are of a very sound understanding and both help Dakshina a lot in her all adventures. They guide her when she is wrong and support her when she feels demotivated. The story has so many ups and downs that a reader would feel overwhelming yet exciting. The author has maintained the suspense till the end of the story and the story gets more and more interesting gradually with each page. Overall, it can be said that the readers who want to read content based strongly on reality should try reading “Cold Cock” by Mukul Ranjan.

     

  • Suryodaya Foundation supports 10 young and upcoming artists, groups

    The Anuradha Paudwal-led foundation provided a platform to the artists and groups during Ganesh Chaturthi

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 27: Suryodaya Foundation, a social welfare initiative founded by noted playback singer and Padma Shri awardee Anuradha Paudwal, launched ten new and upcoming artists during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

    As a part of its Evalese Rop Laviyale Dwari initiative, the Suryodaya Foundation gave a platform to the ten artists to perform on the ten days of the popular festival. The artists are highly talented performers who lost their loved ones to the Covid-19 pandemic.

    The initiative was aimed at encouraging the budding artists, and they came out with flying colours. The artists treated the audiences to a musical treat of ten days with their mesmerising performances.

    The artists and groups that performed as a part of the initiative include Pandit Aurangabadkar, Shekhar Raje, Sunil Chhagan, Prashant Kalundrekar & Meghna, Jayesh Nikam, Swar Gandhar, Shekhar Niranjan Bhakre, Pravin Phanse, Vadyavrunda Suryasparsha, and Swarmaifil Vadyavrunda.

    “The initiative was a humble effort to provide a platform to these young artists. Each of these artists is extremely talented, and what better occasion to make a new beginning in their lives than Ganesh Chaturthi. I appeal everyone to support and encourage these young artists,” says Suryodaya Foundation Founder Dr. Anuradha Paudwal, the voice behind scores of songs in the 1990s that are still as fresh as they were then.

    Suryodaya Foundation has been working on various social causes promoting education, healthcare, employment generation, and water conservation efforts focusing on rural development and women empowerment. The foundation also undertook several initiatives to augment the healthcare resources during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • Escaping For A Quick Getaway To Lonavala? This Exciting New Cafe Is Worth The Drive!

    September 27: Are you a sucker for exploring new places to enjoy some mouthwatering delicacies, drinks and one of a kind ambiance? Look no further as we have a brand new stop at Lonavala for you.

    Perfect weather awaits you to visit Lonavala and experience the best of the seasonal springs at someplace cozy and exciting at the same time.

    So, if you want to simply hang out and grab a slice of wood-fired pizza, fulfil your sweet cravings, enjoy a hearty brunch, sip some wine or dine-in with your loved ones, away from the chaos of the city – LOLA Cafe & Bar is the hottest sensation in Lonavala.

    Where: Old Mumbai-Pune Hwy, Opposite Kumar Resort,

    TakveKurth, Tngarli, Lonavala, Maharashtra – 410401

    Price: 1500 for two

    Contact: 091194 85337

    Menu card:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PxCRoAyoccJpIw5ZkA0aTLkY0s4QAnVr/view?usp=sharing

    Located in the heart of Lonavala, just 2 hours drive from Mumbai, the aim was to create a fun and inviting experience for travelers. The German-inspired interior, charming ambience, warm and cozy vibe, and a melodious menu where sweet meets savoury is a perfect plethora of luxury, flavours and pure indulgence.

    The interiors reflect modern sophistication, elegance and a comfortable setting, with vintage decor, brick wall effect, rustic wood, creating a vibrant and lively environment during the day while intimate and cozy at night. This makes for a perfect and most versatile venue to host a celebration, conduct a workshop, or enjoy a candlelit dinner date with your loved one.

    Indulge in some of their unique flavour combinations and extravagant menu, which has been designed for any kind of occasion or time of the day. Right from their exotic wood-fired pizzas, mediterranean hummus platter, pastas, burgers and combos. If you are a health freak and want to prefer something light and refreshing, try ordering from their Body N Soul try the avocado salad, watermelon salad, melon and peach salad on the menu. Moving on to their signature dishes like MurghNilgiri Tikka, Heneiken fried chicken, Afgani chicken. LOLA Special Chicken burgers are some of the must-try dishes. If you want to enjoy a hearty and filling breakfast, they have a whole spread of breakfast menu which includes egg varieties, sandwiches, and some swoon-worthy freshly baked items. LOLA also offers some great cocktails and sangrias and beverages to sip alongside the food. You are sure to satiate your taste buds with the best fusion of flavours and cuisines.

    LOLA Cafe and Bar offers a welcoming vibe, and with their wholesome menu, you would definitely want to hang out and drive to Lonavala often.

    A promising place to get away from the city chaos for relaxation, refreshment and rejuvenation during the weekends. This place has recently opened and has already been receiving some great reviews and audiences. So, don’t wait, make your plans to visit LOLA Cafe and Bar.

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  • Entrepreneur Viral Desai’s Notable Acknowledgement to Be Included In the Academic Curriculum Committee

    September 24: Viral Desai, popularly known as Greenman, has recently been given a prominent position in the Academic Curriculum Committee for the MBA program at the Luthra Institute of Management affiliated to the Sarvajanik University in Surat. It is worth mentioning that only one person from the business world has found a place in this committee of experts who guide the course.

    On this occasion, Greenman Desai expressed his pleasure and said, “It is a matter of great pride and a nostalgic moment for me personally to have the opportunity to give guidance on the course that I studied at one time. At the same time, I am happy to receive the privilege as the chosen one from the industry. I have personally noticed that there is a huge gap between actual management and theoretical management. That is why we will strive to teach life-oriented management to the students.’

    He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the administrators and professors of the Luthra Institute of Management. It may be mentioned that Viral Desai personally refused to accept the compensation given to him by the Institute for this responsibility and announced that he would donate the money received for this sacred education work to the work of tree plantation.

    It should be noted that Viral Desai has designed the Udhna Railway station, the first green railway station in the country, Asia and the world. So far, he has been awarded five national awards in the field of energy conservation. Apart from this, he has been awarded many awards by the Government of Gujarat and the Government of India for energy as well as environmental protection. Also, he has received international awards like the Mahatma Gandhi Samman and Bharat Gaurav in the House of Lords and House of Commons UK, recognition for Lifetime Achievement for the series of recognition in business and social service.

  • Get Ready For the Biggest Event, the Prestigious Show Iconic Gold Awards 2021

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Iconic Gold Awards 2021 is a prestigious awards show. Piyuus Jaiswal, the CEO of the Iconic Gold Award aims at honouring and felicitating exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour. It is an award show which will motivate people to do good for themselves as well as for society. Previously, the Iconic Awards have successfully organized two award shows; Iconic Woman Awards and Golden Combatant Awards which took place before and during the Covid19 pandemic.

    Iconic Gold Awards 2021 is a prestigious awards show in association with Habitat for Humanity India. A grand event is planned to be held on 25th September 2021 at Hotel Sahara Star, Vile Parle East, Mumbai.

    Singer Stebin Ben, actor Sharad Malhotra, singer Udit Narayan, singer Kumar Sanu, actress Erica Farnandis, singer Asees Kaur, actress Ridhima Pandit, actor Rrahul Sudhir, actress Tridha Choudhury, actress Shiny Doshi, Producer Deepshikha Deshmukh, and many other celebrities will attend the award celebration.

    Iconic Gold Awards 2021 will honor the Indian Film Industry, Indian Television Industry, Arts & Culture, Health & Fitness, Sports, and Social & Philanthropic talents. Iconic Awards have a vision of bringing talented people from these fields on a single platform and felicitate them so that they can guide others walking through similar paths. Iconic Awards will also highlight and promote the heritage, traditions, and culture of India. The main vision of Iconic Awards is to bring together entertainment, fashion, sports, philanthropy etc. under one roof, providing equality and importance to each sector.

    Another thought behind this prestigious Iconic Gold Award is to confer those individuals who made an exemplary contributions to the development of our society during the pandemic. We all stood together for maintaining the pride of our nation and now it is the right time to bring dedicated personalities under one roof to encourage and honour them.

    For more information, visit Iconic Gold Awards

     

  • The Only Unbiased OTT And Cinema Expert Girish Wankhede Bags Another Elite Award

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 22: “My karma is akin to an Usher in a Cinema Hall who guides the viewer to watch and enjoy entertainment,” Girish Wankhede humbly describes his work. Girish has been conferred with more than 50 awards for his valuable contribution to the Entertainment industry. At an event concluded earlier this month, he was felicitated and awarded the Cotton City Excellence Kala Gaurav Award at the third edition of Cotton City International Film Festival 2021 at Holiday Inn, Mumbai.

    Girish Wankhede has been in the entertainment industry for almost two decades, managing cinema, multiplexes, exhibition, distribution, and marketing. During this period, his valuable contribution to the Entertainment industry and excelling in the craft has made him an inspiration to many others.

    With the theatrical cinema business almost at a standstill, Wankhede was one of the earliest experts to predict the upsurge of OTT Platforms. Being in the exhibition, marketing and distribution of films, with his astute understanding of cinema, incisive research and balanced analysis, he began reviewing the films on the OTT medium. He soon discovered that a layperson is now more confused about which film to watch, and with several OTT platforms hitting the market, it became more complex for the viewer.

    Hence, Girish Wankhede launched his own YouTube Channel, beginning with reviewing films on the OTT and following it with a weekly programme segment named WOR – Wankhede OTT Recommendations. He watches films on all the platforms and then selects six titles, categorising them as Good, Better and Best. His channel now has an archive of over 52 titles, with each of them picking up the best six titles of that particular week.

    In addition, there are 2 to 3 major REVIEWS of films/web series every week by Girish Wankhede and then a weekly SPOT ON section that has the three best movies/series on the OTT Platforms genre specific.

    One of the four shows he has on the YouTube channel is a monthly Educational and informational Knowledge Series that analyse fundamental aspects of why certain films are selected for National and International Awards and covers issues regarding the film industry.

    Among notable awards conferred to Wankhede are the Mid-day Icon award, Tassel Youth Icon award and appreciation certificate by late Maharashtra Dy Chief Minister R R Patil for his contribution towards the Marathi film industry for holding Marathi film Festival in Multiplexes for five years. He has been named OTT expert by the media with his quotes in almost all top dailies and publications like Forbes, Dainik Bhaskar, Times of India, Mid-day, among others, regarding his views on OTT upsurge and periodic assessment of the Bollywood industry.

    What makes his review stand apart is the knowledge he imparts with it. For instance, if one picks up a review of a Malayalam film on women empowerment, he makes a mention of other outstanding films on women empowerment in foreign languages, Hindi films on the same subject and then a brief yet incisive profile of the director, cast and the subject of that particular film.

    Girish Wankhede’s reviews are more of education, information, enlightenment, offering in-depth analysis of actors and cast and crew of any particular film. Several publications, one being the trade journal Complete Cinema, regularly carry his weekly column Wankhede OTT Recommendations.

  • Revolutionising the way Indians eat: WellnessOn is ushering the healthy eating revolution in India

    Hyderabad, September 23: Santosh Manchala has been a true inspiration for many of our generation. He proved on the big stage that hard work and dedication is what matters to succeed in life. Manchala gave up his formal education after completing his SSC, and financial restraints confronted him with difficult choices to make. He started to work as a computer operator and later switched to becoming a front desk executive. Working on a meagre salary of INR 2000, Manchala was determined to make something out of his life and again switched jobs to work with a chartered accountant this time around. It was during this time; he found the opportunity of completing his graduation, and he did not miss out on his chance. With a boost of a graduate certificate, Santosh felt quite confident in finding a new job, moved to Hyderabad, and went through several interviews. Unfortunately, he was only met with rejections owing to his poor communication skills. But this did not dishearten Santosh, and he went back home and started to work on his communication skills. Moving back to Hyderabad, this time, Santosh got a position as a technical support associate. Working for eight months, Santosh decided to complete his masters and got admitted to Swami Vivekananda PG College in Secunderabad to complete his MBA.

    He worked several part-time jobs during his MBA and later found a great opportunity with the Bank of America after completing his MBA. During his time at his new job, Manchala upskilled himself and got trained in the proficient use of Oracle applications which allowed him to make a switch to the IT industry. Moving to the IT sector, Manchala joined AppLabs. This switch proved to be critical since his next organisation, Triniti Corporation, gave him an H1B visa to the US, which allowed him to open a new chapter in his career. In September of 2017, he became a part of Weight Watchers, one of the world’s leading weight loss firms.

    The transformational journey of weight loss.

    Prompted by severe fatigue and stress, Manchala consulted their family doctor and decided to join a weight loss therapy. After joining the weight loss community, Santosh had a profound experience and soon became an advocate of a healthy lifestyle. While working in the US with one of the world’s largest weight loss and health companies, Manchala was quick to take advantage of the weight loss solutions his organisation has been advocating.

    How the diet helped him?

    Manchala notes that following such diets can be tough for many out there, however, these healthy habits and eating patterns can be easily sustained once it has been tweaked to their liking. Manchala notes that with a little practice, he was able to permanently switch to a healthy diet. Adapting to this new diet took nearly three to six months, but the results were astounding.

    The Big Idea:

    Inspired by several success stories, Manchala decided to address this pressing solution and had the grand idea of creating, WellnessOn. A health-focused platform that will help anyone to get rid of their unhealthy lifestyles. The platform features the following:

    • Weight Loss App
    • Healthy Habit Training
    • Healthy Kitchen

    With recent studies pointing towards the fact that over 50 per cent of the orders are catered to mid-meal snacks, WellnessOn is also introducing a wide range of healthy snacks.

    Future:

    Active plans have been made to open three more kitchens in Hyderabad by 2022’s 1st Quarter and WellnessOn is also planning to expand to other major Indian metropolitans by the end of 2022 to enable the country to make healthier choices.

    For more details please visit: www.wellnesson.in

    Creating a healthy impact is our goal to inspire you to a healthy living. If you have any questions, reach out to us at support@wellnesson.in.

    You can also follow us on social media for myths and facts about food, fitness and everything related to nutrition. Plus, find tons of healthy recipes as well to stay safe and healthy.

  • Subrat Dutta, Victor Banerjee and film – JOSEF – BORN IN GRACE

    September 23: Noted actor Subrat Dutta has bagged the BEST ACTOR AWARD at the 6th DIFF for his intense portrayal of the character of Josef in the film Josef – Born in the Grace. Uttrakhand’s Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj has handed over the trophy to Subrat Dutta during the Closing Ceremony. Subrat Dutta, National School of Drama Graduate, has acted in Hindi films like films like TalaashTango CharlieZameenThe ShaukeensRakhcharitraBhootnath Returns and Bengali films Chaturanga, Bibar and Jor. Subrat has been awarded with the Best Actor Award before at the Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival in Delhi for Bengali film Bibar and also in the Egypt Film Festival for the Hindi film Madholal Keep Walking.

    Santanu Ganguly said, “The film festivals should more and more focus on good content and not only glamour. Artists like Mita Vashisht, Vinay Pathak, Akhilendra Mishra and Subrat Dutta should be the stars of film festivals, not the popular actors of Hindi films. We are glad that in a small but with honest intention, we are trying to pay our humble respects to the tremendous performers of the Indian film industries.”

    The 6th DIFF honoured the veteran actor Victor Banerjee with the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for his immense contribution towards Cinema. He has acted in films made by veteran Hollywood filmmakers Roman Polanski, James Ivory, Sir David Lean, Jerry London, Ronald Neame, and Indian masters like – Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Shyam Benegal, Ram Gopal Varma, Bangladeshi filmmaker Montazur Rahman Akbar. He won the National film award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Ghare Baire. He has acted in Bengali, Hindi and Assamese films besides the English films of Hollywood. In 6th

    DIFF, Victor Banerjee and Subrat Dutta acted film Josef – Born in the Grace shown as the Closing Film of the festival. Josef – Born in the Grace, directed by internationally acclaimed director Sushant Misra and produced by Ashok Mahapatra. Victor Banerjee said, “many film festivals and organising wanted to honour me with the Lifetime Achievement Award, but I refused them gently, but I am happily accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award in Dehradun because I made Mussoorie my home 20 years ago. The film is entirely based and completely shot in Uttrakhand, and the festival is Dehradun International Film Festival, so this time I have all the reason to accept the honour.” Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal presented the trophy to the veteran actor at the Closing Ceremony of the 6th DIFF.

    Santanu Ganguly, Festival Curator and Artistic Director of DIFF, said, “honouring the persona like Victor Banerjee is like Ganga pujan with Ganga Jal, means honouring him is in a way being honoured by the blessings of the veteran actor.”

    Noted actors Mita Vashisht, Vinay Pathak, Akhilendra Mishra, Vindu Dara Singh, Aisharya Rajnikant, veteran Hindi film producer and director K C Bokadia, former FTII Chairperson Gajendra Chauhan, Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Susant Misra, Producer Ashok Mahapatra were among the guests of the 6th edition of the Dehradun International Film Festival.

    For more details, please contact: Santanu Ganguly, Artistic Director, 9818649854 / 8920481712