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Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Swami Rambhadracharya conferred Jnanpith Award

17 Feb 2024

Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar and spiritual leader Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya will be honoured with the Jnanpith Award.According to the selection committee, the 58th Jnanpith Award for the year 2023 has been awarded to Swami Rambhadracharya for Sanskrit and Shri Gulzar for Urdu.Sampooran Singh Kalra, popularly known as Gulzar, has penned several memorable and iconic songs in Hindi cinema. He started his career as a lyricist with the film 'Kabuliwala', starring Balraj Sahni. He has penned songs and scripts in numerous films, and also directed several acclaimed feature films including 'Maachis', 'Aandhi', 'Mausam', 'Khushboo', 'Parichay' and 'Koshish'.He has earlier received the Sahitya Akademi Award for Urdu in 2002, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013, the Padma Bhushan in 2004, and at least five National Film awards for his works.Rambhadracharya, the founder and head of Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, is a renowned Hindu spiritual leader, educator and writer of hundreds of books.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had lauded Swami Rambhadracharya's contributions while addressing the Tulsi Peeth Programme in Chitrakoot last month"Rambhadrachary ji is such a sage of our country, on whose knowledge base alone many universities of the world can conduct their studies and research. Despite not having eyesight since childhood, your eyes of wisdom are so developed that you have memorized all the Vedas. You have written hundreds of books. 'Prasthanatrayi' on Indian knowledge and philosophy is considered difficult even for great scholars. Jagadguru ji has also written his commentary in modern language," PM Modi said."This level of knowledge, this level of intelligence is not limited to personal level. This intelligence is the heritage of the entire nation. And that is why, our government honoured Swamiji with Padma Vibhushan in 2015," he added.The Jnanpith Award was instituted in 1961 by Bharatiya Jnanpith. Along with Sahitya Akademi Awards, it is the foremost prize for Indian literature.

"This film makes serious statement about terrorism," says '72 Hoorain' director Sanjay Puran

1 Jul 2023

DirectorSanjay Puran Singh Chauhan spoke about the controversy surrounding his upcoming film '72 Hoorain'.The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Thursday issued a statement denying reports that it had refused to issue a censor certificate to the trailer of '72 Hoorain' by National Award-winning director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan.Reports on the alleged denial of a censor certificate for the film's trailer sparked debates over creative freedom and censorship.However, the CBFC denied the reports in a statement saying, "Misleading reports are being circulated in certain sections of media that a film and its trailer titled "Bahattar Hoorain (72 Hoorain)" has been Refused certification by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)."Talking exclusively to ANI, Sanjay said, " When you produce a movie for the big screen, you want the movie trailer to be shown in theatres. The film trailer is not certified by the censor board. The censor board instructed you to make changes to the trailer on July 27 before it is released on August 28. How can someone expect the modifications to be made in such a short period of time when it is kind of a last-minute change?"He added, "Why is there an issue in the trailer? It is improper for a censor to ask for a last-minute change in the trailer. To make the movie, we have to overcome several obstacles.""Look, one thing that unites all conflicts is that the subject has been left hanging someplace. This film is making a serious statement. There is a lot of internal terrorism that has to be discussed." Sanjay said.He added, "There is a difference between 'a certificate we want to give' and 'a certificate we actually gave.' It takes a lot of days for to understand what cut you want while doing a movie and when next day the trailer is about to be released they want the changes.""I want people to comprehend the seriousness of the things that have been attempted to be shown in the movie. One of the major issues facing the globe is terrorism. It must be addressed and talked about.As you can see, individuals are making statements without having viewed the film. I want people to watch the movie first before deciding if it is right or wrong. The movie defines terrorism." Sanjay said.Earlier, the makers of the film digitally unveiled the official trailer of the film.Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the trailer and captioned it, "'72 HOORAIN' TRAILER OUT NOW... Team #72Hoorain - directed by #NationalAward winner #SanjayPuranSinghChauhan- launches the trailer of the film, which arrives in *cinemas* on 7 July 2023.'Helmed by two-time National Award winner Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, it is slated to release on July 7.The film is produced by Gulab Singh Tanwar, Kiran Dagar, and Anirudh Tanwar and is co-produced by Ashoke Pandit. Earlier, the makers unveiled the teaser of the film in 10 languages.'72 Hoorain' stars Pavan Malhotra and Ameer Bashir in the lead roles.

"Misleading reports being circulated...": CBFC denies refusing certification to '72 Hoorain' trailer

29 Jun 2023

CBFC) on Thursday issued a statement denying reports that it had refused to issue a censor certificate to the trailer of '72 Hoorain' by National Award-winning director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan.Reports on the alleged denial of a censor certificate for the film's trailer sparked debates over creative freedom and censorship. However, the CBFC denied the reports in a statement saying, "Misleading reports are being circulated in certain sections of media that a film and its trailer titled "Bahattar Hoorain (72 Hoorain)" has been Refused certification by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)."It added, "Contrary to the reports, CBFC states that the film 'Bahattar Hoorain (72 Hoorain)' was granted 'A' certification and the certificate was issued on 4-10-2019. Now, the trailer of said film is under due process which was applied to CBFCThe CBFC's responsibility is to ensure that films adhere to certain guidelines and classifications to safeguard audience sensibilities.The makers of the film, on Wednesday, digitally unveiled the official trailer of the film.Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the trailer, captioning, "'72 HOORAIN' TRAILER OUT NOW... Team #72Hoorain - directed by #NationalAward winner #SanjayPuranSinghChauhan- launches the trailer of the film, which arrives in *cinemas* on 7 July 2023."Helmed by two-time National Award winner Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, the film is slated to release on July 7.The film is produced by Gulab Singh Tanwar, Kiran Dagar, and Anirudh Tanwar and is co-produced by Ashoke Pandit.Earlier, the makers unveiled the film's teaser in 10 languages.'72 Hoorain' stars Pavan Malhotra and Ameer Bashir in lead roles.

"Why would I make a film to target someone?" says Sanjay Puran while talking about '72 Hoorain'

28 Jun 2023

Director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan spoke about the controversy surrounding his upcoming film '72 Hoorain'.The Central Board of Film Certification had rejected a censor certificate to National Award-winning director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan for the trailer of his upcoming movie '72 Hoorain.'Talking exclusively to ANI, Sanjay said, "You must have come to know from the trailer that the film is all about terrorism and the people who are associated with it. It's about the people who promote things like this, their language, their style. I am talking about terrorism. Why would I make a film to target someone? This is an expensive medium that is being used to represent your thoughts, so I don't think there is any reason for this or anyone should think like that."He also added, " We tried to release the trailer in theatres because there when people come to watch the film the count of the audience grows. But, that way is closed because you need a censor certificate for that. For the time being the movie will be pushed digitally. Its presence will be on social media only and this is the only way left.""I would like people to talk about it after watching it. Because before that supporting and trolling or boycotting is not fair. It will be more interesting for me to see what people react to after watching the film, rather than people who are already saying that I am targeting someone. You like it or dislike it but definitely watch it. If you talk about it after watching it, then it will be a deeper thing. It is not right to form an impression about the film just by his name, just by listening or talking.", Sanjay added.The makers of the film, on Wednesday, digitally unveiled the official trailer of the film.Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the trailer and captioned it, "'72 HOORAIN' TRAILER OUT NOW... Team #72Hoorain - directed by #NationalAward winner #SanjayPuranSinghChauhan- launches the trailer of the film, which arrives in *cinemas* on 7 July 2023.'Helmed by two-time National Award winner Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, it is slated to release on July 7.The film is produced by Gulab Singh Tanwar, Kiran Dagar, and Anirudh Tanwar and is co-produced by Ashoke Pandit. Earlier, the makers unveiled the teaser of the film in 10 languages.'72 Hoorain' stars Pavan Malhotra and Ameer Bashir in the lead roles.

"This film is not against any religion and is dealing with terrorism," says Ashoke Pandit while talking about '72 Hoorain'

28 Jun 2023

Ashoke Pandit spoke about the controversy surrounding his upcoming film '72 Hoorain'.The Central Board of Film Certification had rejected a censor certificate for the trailer for National Award-winning director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan's film '72 Hoorain.'This ruling has stirred concerns about creative freedom and censorship in the film business.During the press conference, he said, "They (the Censor board) have asked us to remove some scenes and words from the trailer, but they have no objection to keeping those scenes in the film. We are questioning this contradiction. This film is not against any religion and is dealing with terrorism."Producer Gulab Singh Tanwar also added, "Films are a mirror of society. They have a significant impact on society. These films are reflections of society's genuine state and attempt to provide guidance. Sometimes topics arise in which a great deal of truth must be spoken. But there are instances when we are afraid to express the truth. We were up in India, where Pakistan is referred to as neighbouring country and Muslims are referred to as a minority. I'm not sure what society is terrified of. What sort of secularism is this, which comes in the middle of everything, this bothers me, I met Sanjay (Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan). Sanjay was prepping for this film when I met him, I felt like my wish came true.".Earlier the makers of '72 Hoorain' stated that they would seek assistance from higher authorities. They also spoke about requesting the I&B ministry to intervene in the case and question the CBFC's senior authorities.The trailer provides a dramatic insight into a riveting narrative of what happens in the dark world of terrorism and the intense brainwashing of terrorists.Helmed by two-time National Award winner Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, it is slated to release on July 7. The film is produced by Gulab Singh Tanwar, Kiran Dagar, and Anirudh Tanwar and is co-produced by Ashoke Pandit.

"I still get goosebumps": Karan Singh Chhabra shares his experience of shooting for 'Chatrapathi' Hindi remake

3 May 2023

Sharing his experience of working on such a big project, Karan said, "When I first got to know that Rajamouli Sir's name is associated with this Project and a filmmaker like VV Vinayak, who has given superhits in south, is making it I was delighted."He also shared experience of shooting for the film, "While shooting in Hyderabad. Many Senior actors told me that this is not a normal Villain, this is a dream role for any actor as there is so much to do and in 2005 Telugu actor with screen name "Shafi" had set such a benchmark with this role, I was excited and of course under some pressure at the same time."Karan added, "Overall, I still get goosebumps when I recall the 35 day shooting experience in different locations of our country."Makers of the Hindi remake of Prabhas and director SS Rajamouli's action thriller unveiled the official trailer on Tuesday.Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the trailer which he captioned, "PRABHAS - SS RAJAMOULI TELUGU REMAKE IN HINDI: 'CHATRAPATHI' *HINDI* TRAILER OUT NOW... Here's the trailer of #Chatrapathi... #Hindi remake of #Telugu film #Chatrapathi, starring #Prabhas and directed by #SSRajamouli... Stars #SreenivasBellamkonda... In *cinemas* 12 May 2023. Directed by VV Vinayak... Written by Vijayendra Prasad... Dr Jayantilal Gada [PEN] presents. #BSS9."The Hindi remake of the film is also titled as 'Chatrapathi' and it marks the Bollywood debut of Telugu actor Bellamkonda Sreenivas, who is known for his performances in films like 'Sita', 'Alludu Adhurs', 'Kavacham' and many more.Helmed by V.V. Vinayak and is all set to hit the theatres on May 12, 2023.'Chatrapathi' tells the story of a protagonist who rose against oppression to become a saviour of immigrants that suffered massive exploitation.It also stars Nusshratt Bharuccha, Bhagyashree, Sharad Kelkar, Sahil Vaid, Amit Nair, Rajendra Gupta, and Shivam Patil, among others.The film is an official Hindi remake of a Telugu film with the same title which was helmed by the 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli and starred Prabhas and Shriya Saran in lead roles.Released in 2005, the action-drama film gathered positive reviews from fans.

New espionage drama series 'Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy' announced on Independence Day

15 Aug 2022

ZEE5 announced its next original series 'Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy' on its social media account.Taking to their Instagram handle, ZEE5 dropped a teaser video. Sharing the video, they wrote, "This Independence Day, we salute our unsung heroes. Not all wars are won on the battlefield. Get ready to witness the story unfold in #MukhbirTheStoryOfASpy coming soon on #ZEE5."Helmed by Shivam Nair and Jayprad Desai, 'Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy' is an inspiring story of India's secret agent in Pakistan who rose to the occasion to save the nation and turn the tide of the war in his country's favour. The gripping spy thriller is set to premiere on ZEE5 this year and stars Zain Khan Durrani, Prakash Raj, Adil Hussain, Barkha Bisht, Harsh Chhaya, Satyadeep Mishra and Zoya Afroz in prominent roles.'Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy' is the untold story of India's secret agent who led India to evade several aggressive advances from the enemy country by providing intelligence and by helping India win the 1965 war. Produced by Victor Tango Entertainment, the series spans across 8 episodes and is a tribute to those unsung heroes who live in the shadows and give their life for the safety of the country. This series is an intimate look into the sacrifices they make for their country without ever being named or celebrated.In an interview, Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India shared, "On India's 75th Independence Day, we are delighted to announce 'Mukhbir - The story of a Spy' and stand proud to bring the story of India's secret agent who played a monumental role with limited resources during the 1965 war for our global audiences. As the largest homegrown video streaming platform, we have constantly endeavoured to curate a slate that reflects India's cultural diaspora, legacy and unearths the hidden stories of the unknown heroes.""'Mukhbir' is one such story with an intriguing plot and an engaging storyline that shall keep the audiences hooked to their screens. Expanding our creative ecosystem, we are happy to partner with Victor Tango Productions in bringing this unknown story to the masses under the aegis of director Shivam Nair and the phenomenal performances of the star cast, who have brought this story to life. We are eager to see the response, as we are certain that the show will undoubtedly strike a chord with everyone connected to or belonging to our country," he added.Nimisha Pandey, Chief Content Officer - Hindi Originals, ZEE5 said, "Mukhbir is the untold story of a spy who defied the odds and singlehandedly enabled India to evade several aggressive advances from the enemy country during the 1965 war. The story speaks of a time when there were barely any advanced gadgets or technology, and espionage meant physically infiltrating the enemy lines, at a time when the rules of spy craft were not even written. Espionage dramas have been high on the audiences' watch-list for its adventure and thrill coupled with a relatable and humane story of an individual. With Mukhbir, we intend to take viewers on a journey, by narrating a human story of a spy as well as showcasing important events set in the India of early 60s."She added, "We are glad to associate with Victor Tango Productions for this riveting story, directed by Shivam Nair bringing out an enthralling performance by the talented star cast. We are furthermore delighted to announce this show on India's 75th Independence Day and are confident that this new series from ZEE5 will be relatable to every viewer, making them proud of our nation and our heroes." "Creating a period drama with true historic events as the backdrop is a challenge as well as an opportunity. We are grateful to team ZEE5 for extending this opportunity to Victor Tango and are very proud of ourselves to have turned this challenge into a brilliant series. It's a unique story of how some exemplary men and women work in the shadows to ensure the safety of India. 'Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy' will premiere exclusively on ZEE5 soon," said producer Vaibhav Modi.

SF9 member Inseong to enlist in military on March 21, confirms FNC Entertainment

5 Feb 2022

South Korean pop-group SF9 member Inseong has announced his plans to enlist in the military. On February 5, his agency FNC Entertainment revealed that Inseongs enlistment date has been set for March 21 and that he will be fulfilling his mandatory service as a member of the military band.The agency also stated that they will make a separate announcement about Youngbins military enlistment once the date is confirmed. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, FNC Entertainments statement read, We are making an announcement regarding SF9s Inseongs military enlistment. On March 21, after receiving basic military training at a training center, Inseong will be fulfilling his military duty as a member of the military band. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and minimize chaos, there will be no public event on the day of his enlistment.In consideration of the fact that it will be an occasion shared with many other soldiers, fans are prohibited from attending, and we hope that you will refrain from doing so. We are always grateful for the love that you send SF9s Inseong, and we ask that the fans cheer him on until the day he successfully wraps up his military service and returns in good health. As for Youngbin, as soon as his enlistment date is finalized, we will inform you through an announcement. Thank you, it concluded.From January 21-23, 2022, SF9 had 4 shows of their third solo concert "Live Fantasy 3: IMPERFECT" in the Olympic Hall, Seoul.

Karan Singh Grover and Surbhi Jyoti pull off mid-air fighting scenes for Qubool Hai 2.0

8 Jan 2021

Seems like Surbhi Jyoti and Karan Singh Grover have kick-started 2021 on a 'smashing' note! TV world's most favorite on-screen couple have just wrapped up a thrilling mid-air aircraft fighting scene in Serbia for Qubool Hai 2.0. Led by ace Serbian stunt director, Slavisa Ivanovic who has also directed action sequences for Hollywood films like Extinction and Lockout, the scene involves Asad and Zoya combatting disguised assassins while they attack them mid-flight. It was shot over two days on a commercial aircraft amidst turbulent weather conditions and required intensive training.While the makers are guarding the plotline, we are keen to know who were the gunmen actually preying on? The refreshed rendition of the iconic show as a 10-episode web-series is being produced by Mrinal Abhigyan Jha and is slated to release on Zee5 Premium by early 2021. The international schedule of the show is near completion. The last half will be shot in India from mid-January onwards.The fans surely cant wait to see what Karan Singh Grover and Surbhi Jyoti have in store for them this time.

Shoot of high-speed car chase scene from Karan Singh Grover and Surbhi Jyoti starrer Qubool Hai 2.0 brings Serbias Novi Sad to a halt

17 Dec 2020

2020 has rightly been the year of many 'firsts'. As per a local radio station from the 'devil's town' country, Serbia's Novi Sad almost paused all activities for around six hours in an interesting turn of events. And the reason behind this is TV's most sensational pair - Asad and Zoya.The main riverside street witnessed its first-ever road-block during the shoot of a high-octane car chase scene from the soon to release Qubool Hai 2.0. The street that has never been locked-down before, was devoid of its usual buzz and had local bystanders watch Karan Singh Grover and Surbhi Jyoti in an action-packed shootout car scene.The 10-episode web-series is being produced by Mrinal Abhigyan Jha under the banner MAJ Productions and is slated to release on Zee5 by early 2021. We can already sense the excitement among Asad - Zoya fans longing to see the on-screen lovebirds in a refreshed avatar on their smart screens.