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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11: Pritam Kagne will be seen in ‘Vijeta’, a multi starer movie produced by veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai with Suresh Pai as a co-producer.

In the film, she is playing the character of Sunanda Gujar, an athlete. Pritam underwent training for almost two months to get the athlete body posture. “This was a very different kind of character in my career. The movie is releasing on December 10 across Maharashtra. I am dedicating the movie to all sportspersons who have won gold, silver and bronze medals for our nation.” Interestingly Pritam will also be seen in the lead role of the Ghai’s following ’36 Farmhouse’ too.

Pritam started her journey in the film industry with Malayalam films with a lead role in ‘Mr. Bean’ and later turned her attention to the Marathi movie industry. She won the hearts of the Marathi movie audience with her performance in movies like ‘Halal’, ‘Navara Mazha Bhovara’, ‘Mansoon Football ‘, ‘Ahilya’ and ‘Vajvuya Band Baja’. Out of these five movies, ‘Halal’, ‘Ahilya’ and Vajvuya Band Baja’ are produced by National Award Winner Amol Laxman Kagne.

Pritam, who was earlier seen in the Hindi movie 31 October featuring Soha Ali Khan, is also excited for another Marathi thriller, ‘Bali’ starring Swapnil Joshi. Talking about her versatile journey in the different film industries, Pritam said, “Acting is my hobby; I am cultivating this art. I have acted in all three Marathi, Malayalam, Hindi, and the experience of working in these three different films was very different.  I learned a lot of new things while acting in each language. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet and work with several veteran artists.”

After Vijeta, getting a lead role in Ghai’s movie is like a dream come true for Pritam. Sharing more about the second movie with Subhash Ghai, Pritam added, “Working with two films for Subhash Ghai is a dream come true moment. While working on the sets, I learned a lot from Subhash Sir. Of course, the support of the audience is also valuable. They have played a vital role in my journey so far.”

Pritam Kagne, who has established herself in Marathi, Malayalam and Hindi, has also won many accolades for her performance. To name a few, ‘Sanskriti Kaladarpan Award for Best Debut, ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Promising Actress’, ‘Zee Talkies Comedy Award for Best Actress’ and ‘Sahyadri Cine Award for Best Actress’.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11: Pragabhal’s Muddy, India’s first 4X4 mud race thriller film, is now screening in theatres all across, and right after its release, it has already become a blockbuster hit. The film received a massive response on its opening day itself and since then has been receiving rave reviews from everyone, and audiences cannot stop showering praises for the film and the team.

Expressing gratitude towards everyone for showering the film with praises, director Pragabhal says, “I thank everyone for accepting Muddy Movie. Your applause throughout the movie made the whole team happy. Thank you for accepting us, and that’s our success.”

Film’s music director, KGF fame Ravi Basrur who has given a musical treat for his first Malayalam film, too has expressed his gratitude. He says, “Thanks to the people for your huge response. The sound was purely designed for the theatre experience, and you’ve accepted it. It means a lot.”

A solid story base, backed with unique visuals and sound experience, Muddy, a full-time 4X4 mud race film, is produced for the first time in India and has already become a mass film. It is also the first film to be released in six languages, including English.

The film’s choreography design was the biggest challenge for director Pragabhal as there were no other films to refer to for the Muddy race, and it took him five years of research to start the movie. The characters were given training in mud racing for two years, and national level real mud racers too were taken on board to be a part of the film.

The technicians behind the film have all proved their skills in Indian cinema. Apart from Ravi Basrur, Bollywood cameraman K G Rathish and Rakshasan fame editor San Lokesh are a part of the team.

Directed by Pragabhal and produced by Prema Krishnadas under his banner PK 7, Muddy stars newcomers Yuvan Krishna, Ridhaan Krishna, Anusha Sooraj and Amith Sivadas Nair. It was released in theatres on Friday, December 10, 2021.

Mehsana, December 11: Isn’t there no good time to listen to folk music, right? We grab our phone, search for our favourite singer playlist and hop onto the nostalgia of the songs. How about you play the songs of Smita Makwana from aapnu Gujarat? Her melodious voice will fresh up your mood for sure, and you will head back again to listen to it.

One can easily listen to Smita Makwana’s songs on platforms such as YouTube and Spotify. Smita is a Gujarati folk singer born in the Mehsana district of Gujarat. She first sang bhajans in school when she was 13 years old. Little did she know, Smita banked upon her singing journey in school. Professionally, Smita sang a song in the marriage function in 2003 in which she earned her first income of 100 rupees. She then was picked up by a group to sing professionally.

Let’s check out the nostalgic songs sung by Smita in recent years:

• Maa taaru naam layine aagadh vadhu – This song was released in 2019 and has hit almost 5 million views on YouTube.
• Sacho prem – Shak khoto na kar
• Ramzat amari ramo tame
• Ambemani chundadi
• Ramzat part 1 – 2 -3

Smita Makwana has recorded 35 albums to date, a significant achievement for a singer who started from nowhere. Smita says that ‘I am the first person from my family who stepped into the music industry, my family has been the back support throughout my career in Gujarati folk singing’. She is bestowed with awards such as the ‘Best Singer’ Award by Live Crime News, another award from Shivshakti Musical Group, and appreciation trophies from programs held in the Mehsana district.

Smita’s earlier memory of singing was seeing the Navratri singers performing and cheering in Garba functions in her locality. She used to cheer enthusiastically for the duos or individuals singing Garba songs when she was a kid. Mr. Kishanbhai Makwana, Smita’s father, has been a massive supporter in her life.  From the day she decided to become a singer, he had supported Smita in every step of her music career. Smith doesn’t have anyone in her family who is in the music industry, she chose this career as a challenge, and presently she is appreciated for her passion and dedication. Young girls living in her locality, are taking motivation from Smita’s life to fight for their dreams. What’s better than women motivating women, right?

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New Delhi, December 11: Reemixx app to replace all short video apps in the market: “REEMIXX” will be one of the most advanced mobile short videos & social apps for content creators & users with many additional features. The company behind this App says it is designed & planned in the USA, Developed & Made with love in India and is offered to the world as the most user-friendly App. Reemixx has invited all the celebrities, creators, influencers, Social Media stars & Users to be a Reemixxer as its tagline suggests, “Be A Reemixxer”.

“This will be the first social App in the world that will donate 10% of its net profits to ‘Reemixx Foundation’ for the social welfare of the society and uplifting the weaker section as its CSR activity“, saidReemixx Founder Mr. Rohit Sharma.

After the ban of the Chinese App TikTok in India, various short video apps hit the market, but none got very good reviews from the creators. To date, users, creators or influencers were not offered any monetary benefits by any short video app for their talent & content. Social media influencers got name & fame and gained many fans because of their talent on social apps, but Reemixx will offer features for the earning of the content creators& users.

“We have some unique & special features in our short video & social App that no other app in the market offers. We have a feature where fans can directly send #HitCoins to their favourite creator/user& the creators/users can exchange the HitCoins with real money. This feature will help support the real talent of users, content creators, Influencers & Social Media Stars. We will also come up with revenue sharing model with verified creators for the number of views on their content in future,” said Reemixx Co-Founder Mr. Isht Sethi.

This App will be launched worldwide by Chandigarh based company Reemixx Online Private Limited with its presence in US & India. Reemixx app offers an excellent platform for new users and provides a chance for existing creators to become REEMIXXERS now & grow their audience & fans here. Like TikTok, Reemixx allows users to create short videos with Sounds, Filters, special effects, stickers and emoticons.

“We are ready with the short video app ‘REEMIXX’ for both Android & iOS, and it will be available soon on Google Playstore and Apple AppStore. So if you have a talent and want to showcase it to the world, Be a Reemixxer now!!” said its Co-Founder& COO, Mr. Karan Virk.

Reemixx app is backed& supported by Trident Group, owned by one of the leading entrepreneurs & industrialists, Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Founder of Trident Limited and Non-Executive Co-Chairman of the Board. He is a first-generation entrepreneur with rich and varied experience in promoting various industrial ventures over the last two decades. Trident Group will be the official associate partner and sponsor of Reemixx.

Reemixx is also supported by DSSG Group, India’s leading Security Company, and it will also be the official associate company for Reemixx.

Founder of the App, Mr. Rohit Sharma, said, “We are already in touch with various international celebrities, creators & brands for collaborations to offer them a world-class short video, music streaming & social platform”.

In an interview with the company’s spokesperson Mr. Isht Sethi, Co-Founder & CEO – Reemixx, said, “Our focus is on offering best user experience with reference to international standards, using latest and most secure technologies. We’ll keep on adding more useful features in every update to enhance our world-class App.”

Reemixx allows users to post 15 to 60 seconds video clips on its platform. The users can use filters and augmented reality to make the videos more attractive. The App also brings famous lip-syncing features that can be used to repeat dialogues or sing along nice music.

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Mumbai (Maharashtra), December 10: Touted to be one of the biggest musical releases of the year, Jassi Chhokar and Gurlej Akhtar’s Magnum dropped today. The upbeat Punjabi track is sung by the dynamic duo with music composed by Chhokar, Jassi Khamachon has penned the lyrics. Magnum is presented by Krysstal 24 Music. The music video, which is high on drama, style and action, features Chhokar, Swati Chauhan, Shehzaan Khan and Sahil Masih.

Shot at Turkey, Istambul on a huge scale, the video perfectly conveys the essence of the song and is themed on revenge, power game and ambitions. It has been produced by Pooja Arora and Mahender Singh.

Despite an upbeat tempo and international sounds, what captures attention is the rustic and earthy Punjabi flavour to it. Needless to say, Magnum is sure to emerge as the next party anthem!

Talking about Magnum, Jassi Chhokar says, “I had a wonderful time creating Magnum. We released the song just today, and we’re lucky to be receiving so much love already. I loved the collaboration with Gurlej. She has a power-packed voice, and it’s always amazing to work with people who help bring out the best from within you. And kudos to Dhanashree for making the song look so beautiful onscreen as a director!”

Our DOP Dhruwal Patel has done brilliant work! We’re very happy that we could achieve our vision.” he added Magnum is a powerful song. Hence, you can see the video talking about everything that is considered powerful, like money and ambitions.

Dhanashree Mehta Goel adds, “We wanted to make a slick video that perfectly conveys the core flavour of the song.

Sharing her excitement, Gurlej Akhtar says, “Magnum is a very special song for me. We had a gala time recording it.

Having said that, it is a tough song to croon because it requires you to sing at various scales. But Jassi has done a fabulous job in composing this track, which is sure to leave a mark in people’s hearts.”

Deven Bhojani as Amar, Manan Desai as Yamraj and Deepak Gheewala are being applauded for their splendid performances

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 08: Original web series are the flavor of the season, drawing viewers with mature content and innovative stories across genres. Some of the best web series are now in the regional space, and ShemarooMe’s original Gujarati web series ‘Yamraj Calling’ is one of the prime examples. A family drama that touches the viewer’s heart, this first-of-its-kind Gujarati web series has succeeded in making viewers reflect on the importance of kin in one’s life. The COVID pandemic changed many people’s outlook towards life. Many began to worry about the future, forgetting to live in the present in order to give their family a secure future. Their lifestyle is stressful, and the only thing that matters is earning that extra buck, not for themselves but for their families. In this, often they forget their families.

‘Yamraj Calling’ stars Deven Bhojani, the popular film, television & theater actor and director, best known for his Gujarati plays and popular for his comic roles in Khichdi, Baa Bahu Aur Baby and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. It also marks his debut in the web series. He plays Amar, one such man who forgets to live life in order to secure his family’s future. The story revolves around Amar, who is in pursuit of securing and providing a better future for his family. As a result, his complete focus is only on work, and this is to the extent of excluding everything else in his life, including his family. Working all the time to secure his future, he is stuck in the rat race and forgets to live in the present. He begins to neglect the happiness of his loved ones.

One day, he refuses to attend his own marriage anniversary celebrations due to office work. That same day, he has an encounter with Yamraj, the God of Death. Yamraj warns him that his time is up, and he has only two days left till death. Amar tries to negotiate a three-day extension to live and make things right. Does Yamraj agree? Does Amar get an extension? Does Amar change his approach to life? How do his wife, Mansi and daughter, Vyoma react? Does Amar’s relationship with his son, Abhi improve? What happens to his relations with his sister and friends?

To find out what happens next, engrossed families have been binge-watching the series, making it an occasion to bond with each other! Viewers are sharing their reactions in their family WhatsApp groups, and the emotional story is finding a place in their hearts!

Commenting on the response from his web series, actor Deven Bhojani said, “I am thrilled to see such an overwhelming response for my debut web series within just a few days of its launch. This indicates the demand for good Gujarati family content, and I am glad that ShemarooMe has been successfully raising the bar of Gujarati entertainment and making it accessible to the Gujaratis living across the world.”

Directed by Dharmessh Mehta, who has directed the first 500 episodes of famous Television series, Tarak Mehta ka ulta chashma along with Deven Bhojani as Amar and Niilam Paanchal as Amar’s wife, the series also stars Deepak Gheewala, Mazel Vyas, Meet Shah and Manan Desai in pivotal roles. It is for the first time that Deven Bhojani and Deepak Gheewala are sharing screen space, and their acting prowess takes the series to a higher level! Deepak Gheewala who has acted in Hindi and Gujarati entertainment industries is well known for his work in television shows like Anupama, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, Teen Bahuraaniyaan, R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya and Diya Aur Baati Hum.

If you haven’t yet watched it, log into ShemarooMe to find out if Amar is able to fix his relationship with his family.

You can download the ShemarooMe OTT app from Google Play, the iOS App Store and http://shemaroome.com/. ShemarooMe is also available for audiences to subscribe on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV stick, Cloud walker TV, Mi TV, Roku, amongst various other platforms.

December 04: Across time and culture, filmmaking has emerged as the most significant source of communication that reaches all people, regardless of background, education, religion, geography, or social status. It has the power to reach deep inside a human heart and mind and transform their lives through the power of storytelling. The great storytellers of the ages have been extraordinary thinkers who are great observers of human experiences. Sudeep Mehta is one such revolutionary filmmaker who is taking the country’s cinema by storm and blessing the audiences with his innovative approach towards filmmaking.

Sudeep, a pioneer of the filmmaking industry, has time and again made headlines with his exemplary work of art. Recently, the artist has won an eminent Award of Merit from the IndieFEST Film Awards for his commendable micro-short film ‘Unfinished’. The movie is made exceptional with its unique concept of storytelling and is doing remarkably well on every ground. During his college life at Harvard University, he made this film as one of the assignments.

Talking about his successful movie production, Sudeep says, “I have always been passionate about sharing stories with people that make them awestruck in inspiration. Having got the opportunity to showcase my talent and skills among the audience is the greatest blessing that I have received. Winning an award at IndieFEST is a feeling that cannot be told in words.” Further, the artist added, “The movie ‘Unfinished’ was made in a period of just 3 days with the industrious efforts of my dedicated team, and I am sure that if they keep moving forward with the same mindset, soon they will reach the peak of their career”.

The IndieFEST Film Awards are known for celebrating the victory of filmmakers who are taking a step ahead and demonstrating exceptional achievements in craft and creativity. By winning an IndieFest Award, the filmmaker Sudeep Mehta joins the hall of fame just like other high-profile filmmakers who have embellished their journey with internationally respected awards. The Oscar-winning film “If Anything Happens, I Love You” by Laura Dern, Oscar-nominee Liam Neeson, Oscar-winners Matt Damon, George Clooney, Blake Lively, and Susan Sarandon, Peabody winner Leon Lee, and Katie Holmes. Rick Prickett, who chairs The IndieFEST Film Awards, says, “Not everyone can make this big and get awarded here.” There are many people who are fighting for this chance to make their journey incredibly inspiring, and Sudeep Mehta is someone who has become successful in it.

After successfully running housefull shows in India, this inspirational biopic is releasing in the USA on 4th December 2021, at select Cinemas

04-December-2021, Mumbai:  With advanced and immersive 3D visuals by Shreedhar Kakade, the finest international soul-touching music by Dharam Bhatt, charismatic style of narration by Amar Babaria and SubhavKher, and melodious vocals by Prashant Muzumdar, the movie promises to win hearts of all, with a fan following across domestic and international markets.

Produced by Aatmarth Productions and Bhakti Trust along with the debutant director Bhairav Kothari, 8 years in the making, this film released in its finest avatar in Indian Cinemas on 19^th November in 3 languages, Gujarati, Hindi and English. This unique piece of cinema captures over 55 awe-inspiring incidents of this iconic personality’s life journey, from his humble beginnings as Laxminandan to his path-breaking spiritual influence as Shrimad Rajchandra over millions including Mahatma Gandhi and Jamsetji Tata.

Link to movie Trailer:

https://youtu.be/OD_BQttHrU8

This movie has not only touched the Jains and the Gujarati community, but is appreciated by everyone, across all age groups.  From touching people’s souls to making them experience Shrimadji’s live presence, were some of the overwhelming responses.

It has been made with such precision that over 200 reiterations were done for Shrimadji’s model alone to get it right, from his birth to adulthood. This well-researched rich-in-content movie is brought to life by the magical touch of the music composer Dharam Bhatt.

Speaking about this visual spectacle, Kothari said; “The initial thought was to make just a simple audio visual that would influence the new generation and introduce a new perspective towards life. But this thought metamorphosed into a large-scale magnum opus as we explored Shrimadji’s life story! It took us 250,000 man-hours, 4.5 million computing hours and over hundreds of challenges conquered. It is a very special project for me and I believe that it’s not just a movie, it’s a gift of a lifetime!”

Adding to this, the Director of Animation Mr. Shreedhar Kakade said, “The biggest challenge was that we had to recreate character models and structures from old paintings and photographs. We managed to develop over 350 character models and 100 structures that look close to realty. This inspiring story is worth admiring and emulating and I am really looking forward to the audience experiencing the movie.”

You can book a show for your loved ones through their ‘Good Karo, Show Book Karo’ campaign at: www.ShrimadRajchandraTheMovie.com

 Aatmarth Productions develops and produces theatrical films, web series, audio albums and interactive multimedia applications that have the potential of creating a positive impact with respect to humanity, kindness, ethics, non-violence, peace, compassion, and generosity.

Bhakti Trust is a non-profit charitable trust constituted to promote the spiritual path of Shrimad Rajchandraji. It is unbiased towards any sect and propagates Shrimadji’s philosophy through Bhakti and Swadhyay.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 03: International Writer-Director Ilanthirayan Alan Arumugam is creating a new spark in the world of Cinema. His psychological thriller, AIYAI: Wrathful Soul has gripped the attention of critics and viewers worldwide.

Alan’s current project in pre-production is ROCADA, an action-thriller Hollywood/Australian studio collaboration involving A-List stars and technicians.

Next on the slate, is the highly anticipated 14th-century war-drama feature film, The Nine Knights; a prestigious Indian-International co-production. The film will portray stunning aesthetics and visuals of the Indian subcontinent in the medieval era. Top Indian actors and a world-renowned crew will help bring the film to life. With universal themes, The Nine Knights will be a trailblazing, new experience for Indian and international audiences. It will be followed by a war drama-The Forgotten 1943, based on an untold story from World War II.

An Australian Filmmaker with Indian roots, Alan’s impressive line-up of films speaks volumes on his vision, versatility, and creativity.

Alan believes his art form will break boundaries and open doors to a million possibilities. In his own words, “Through my Films, I aim to create impact; for that I incorporate unique styles of visual storytelling, blending cinematic realism with commercial elements and bringing original stories that transcend the boundaries of traditional genres. I draw my inspiration from my unusual real-life experiences, historical events, and the beauty and might of nature; I would like to establish special connections with my audience and stir their imaginations to whole new levels.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 2: As a novel concept always attracts movie lovers, Bollywood’s latest Sci-Fi thriller, The Last Resort, is compelling viewers to watch this movie again and again to unravel the time loop mystery. Written by Ajit Jagtap, Bollywood’s promising new voice in Thriller and Sci-Fi genre, and directed by Saugat Bhattacharya, The Last Resort is an edge-of-the-seat film where people are curious to know what is going to happen next.

From the makers of A Journey of Thousand Miles – Peacekeepers, a documentary that won many prestigious awards in international film festivals, The Last Resort is promoted with the tagline “Don’t Let Your Fears Choose Your Destiny.” From delusion to déjà vu and desperation to daring, The Last Resort surrealistically portrays human emotions in varied conditions and situations. As Saugat Bhattacharya teams up with a strong cast, including Brijendra Kala, Reecha Sinha, Vaishnavi Macdonald, and Saugat himself, something extraordinary was predicted, but he stunned the audience beyond their expectations.

The power-packed performances by Brijendra Kala, Reecha Sinha, Vaishnavi Macdonald, and Saugat Bhattacharya give the audience recurring goose-bumps throughout the movie. The Last Resort streamed on Biigg Bang on November 19^th, and from the very next day, producer Irfan Izhar is not only receiving appreciation e-mails, but many are requesting him to make the sequel of this unconventional movie. People have been fed up with watching crime and violence in the guise of realism. In contrast, The Last Resort is a hair-raising thriller that revolves around the time loop.

The leading lady of the movie, Reecha Sinha, on being a part of The Last Resort, said, “What attracted me towards the script was the fact that the resort was the hero of the film. There is a clock in the film, which also plays an integral role in the film. The family goes to this resort, and then, lots of twists and turns happen. We felt the chills even while shooting for the film.”

Irfan Izhar seeks tremendous potential for new filmmakers on the sprawling OTT platforms. Through Entertainment Box, his production house in Mumbai, in partnership with Suraj Mishra, they are keen to entertain people with quality content on OTTs. According to him, OTTs have opened new vistas for filmmakers. He said, “If the content is good, a producer doesn’t have to struggle to appease distributors. Though from the commercial point of view, OTT cannot replace theatres, it will go hand in hand with theatres.”

About Entertainment Box

Managed by Irfan Izhar and Suraj Mishra, Entertainment Box Productions is the one-stop Film Production & Experiential marketing agency based in Mumbai. For the past few years, they have established themselves as a reliable partner for all the creative and operational requirements when it comes to film production and marketing of all scales.