RAJADHIRAAJ: Love. Life. Leela.: The Mega-Musical’s Captivating Songs, Composed By Sachin-Jigar, Releases On All Music Streaming Platforms...

* The lyrics are penned down by celebrated lyricist and Padma Shri Awardee, Prasoon Joshi.

* The music composer duo, Sachin-Jigar has composed 20 original foot-tapping scores for the mega-musical.

The enchanting songs of ‘Rajadhiraaj: Love. Life. Leela.’, which gracefully brought Shri Krishna’s timeless leelas to life in the mega-musical, are now available on all music streaming platforms worldwide. Conceptualised by visionary Dhanraj Nathwani, the soundtracks of the theatrical have been composed by renowned composer duo Sachin-Jigar, and the lyrics have been penned by celebrated lyricist Padma Shri Awardee Prasoon Joshi.

20 original melodic tracks, which illuminated the auditorium with their captivating lyrics and lively scores, are now available for streaming, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in the magic of the grand musical. The songs elegantly capture the unconditional love between a mother and son, the enchanting love story of Radha and Krishna, and the mischievousness of Balgopal, evoking a wide range of emotions.

Sharing his thoughts on the release of the songs, Dhanraj Nathwani said, “Music stirs a rich blend of emotions and leaves a lasting impact on individuals. And Rajadhiraaj’s songs have resonated deeply with the audience across generations, Shri Krishna’s leelas have reached them through music. The enthusiasm we witnessed among the spectators here in Delhi and Mumbai led us to release these soul-stirring songs on the streaming platforms, ensuring they reach a wider audience. Of the 20 tracks we are releasing 11 right now. We are hopeful that everyone will love them as much as we loved creating them.”

The composition is a blend of Western symphonic elements from Budapest and Indian classical music, highlighting multiple musical genres such as haveli sangeet, Rajasthani and Gujarati folk, Sapakra, Raas Garba, and Hindustani semi-classical music. To capture the flavours of various regions of India, the musical duo also incorporated local instrumentalists, including tabla, dholak, shehnai, and others. The songs have been sung by renowned singers like Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal, Kailash Kher, Sachin Sanghvi, Parthiv Gohil, Keerthi Sagathia and Jonita Gandhi .

Revealing the idea behind the creation of the lively composition, music composer Sachin-Jigar said, “It was an interesting as well as quite challenging project for us and we thrive on such experiences. We have grown up hearing the songs and stories of Shri Krishna from our grandparents and this musical was an opportunity to bring the Krishna we know to the audience. To add depth, we blended Western and Indian classical music, while also experimenting with different local instruments to create unique and dynamic melodies. Each song is different from the other, and each one is close to our hearts.”

After a stellar run at Mumbai’s Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), ‘Rajadhiraaj: Love. Life. Leela.’ — the world’s first mega musical on Shri Krishna’s life graced Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Auditorium in the last week of November. Executive Producer Bhoomi Nathwani presents the musical masterpiece, which seamlessly blends rich storytelling, stunning visuals, and soul-stirring live music. The show received an enthralling response from the audience in both cities, uniting generations under one roof to celebrate the rich tapestry of art, culture, and tradition. The musical is set to premiere in Dubai in 2025.

To tune into the songs, click on the below mentioned links:

JioSaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/rajadhiraaj-love.life.leela/995QMoAPKDA_

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4L9N1MAhACgO6WdAl2stxM?si=whHtEZiGTzOIeH1zOrVQZw&nd=1&dlsi=89628b3ce0684067

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/rajadhiraaj-love-life-leela/1783979815

YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ngd7O4bJYbdp47QOeaahe4QrvcoMOyVIk&si=J50UDp2UEFQilnP1

RAJADHIRAAJ: Love. Life. Leela.: The Mega-Musical’s Captivating Songs, Composed By Sachin-Jigar, Releases On All Music Streaming Platforms

Governor Of Maharashtra Presented The Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Awards 2024. Best Bollywood Activist To ASHFAQUE KHOPEKAR...

Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan presented the Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Awards to eminent personalities from various walks of life at an Awards function held at ISKCON Auditorium in Juhu Mumbai.on 7 oct.24 5pm.

Well-known film star Prem Chopra was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Governor. The Governor also presented the Award to writer /Director & Activist Mr.Ashfaque Khopekar, MLA Dr Bharti Lavekar, Padmashree Music Director Alighani, actor Sunil Paul, Indian Cricket Umpire Anil Chaudhary, Dr Basant Goyal, social worker Mustafa Gom among others. Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, President of Buddhanjali Research Foundation Charitable Trust Kailash Masoom CSPA Genral secretary Atul Rajkule and other invitees were present.

Governor Of Maharashtra  Presented The Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Awards 2024. Best Bollywood Activist To ASHFAQUE KHOPEKAR

जमशेदपुर की कलाकार स्वाति घोष को पेरिस में मिला अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मान, ‘डिप्लोमे दे मेडल दे एतान’ से नवाजी गईं...

पेरिस, 6 अक्टूबर 2024 – प्रसिद्ध भारतीय कलाकार स्वाति घोष को पेरिस, फ्रांस में आयोजित एक भव्य समारोह में आर्ट्स-साइंसेस-लेट्रेस सोसाइटी द्वारा प्रतिष्ठित डिप्लोमे दे मेडल दे एतान से सम्मानित किया गया। यह सम्मान 1915 में रेन फ्लेमेंट द्वारा स्थापित इस प्रतिष्ठित शैक्षणिक सोसाइटी द्वारा दिया जाता है, जो कला, साहित्य और विज्ञान के क्षेत्र में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान देने वाले व्यक्तियों को पहचानता है। फ्रांस गणराज्य के राष्ट्रपति के संरक्षण में संचालित इस सोसाइटी का उद्देश्य सांस्कृतिक क्षेत्रों में प्रतिभा और योगदान को प्रोत्साहित करना है।

स्वाति घोष इस समारोह में इस प्रतिष्ठित सम्मान को प्राप्त करने वाली एकमात्र भारतीय थीं, जिन्होंने भारतीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय कला में अपने उत्कृष्ट योगदान के लिए यह सम्मान अर्जित किया। उनका अद्वितीय कार्य आधुनिक चित्रकला की सीमाओं को पार करते हुए भारतीय कलात्मक धरोहर को वैश्विक मंच पर ला रहा है।

आर्ट्स-साइंसेस-लेट्रेस सोसाइटी, जो एक सदी से भी अधिक पुरानी है, उन व्यक्तियों को पहचानने के लिए प्रसिद्ध है जिन्होंने अपने कार्यों के माध्यम से संस्कृति को बढ़ावा देने और अपने-अपने क्षेत्रों में रचनात्मकता को प्रोत्साहित करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई है। इस सोसाइटी द्वारा अतीत में कला, साहित्य और विज्ञान के कुछ सबसे प्रभावशाली व्यक्तियों को सम्मानित किया जा चुका है।

सम्मान प्राप्त करने के बाद स्वाति घोष ने अपनी भावनाएं व्यक्त करते हुए कहा, “इतने सम्मानित व्यक्तियों के बीच इस पुरस्कार को प्राप्त करना मेरे लिए बड़े गर्व की बात है। यह सम्मान न केवल मेरी व्यक्तिगत यात्रा का मील का पत्थर है, बल्कि वैश्विक मंच पर भारतीय कला की समृद्धि को भी उजागर करता है।”

स्वाति घोष का कार्य आने वाली पीढ़ियों के कलाकारों को प्रेरित करता रहेगा, और इतने प्रतिष्ठित अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मंच पर उनकी मान्यता भारत के लिए गर्व का क्षण है। इस पुरस्कार को प्राप्त करने वाली एकमात्र भारतीय नागरिक के रूप में, उन्होंने एक बार फिर से वैश्विक स्तर पर भारतीय कला का कद ऊंचा किया है।

जमशेदपुर की कलाकार स्वाति घोष को पेरिस में मिला अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मान, ‘डिप्लोमे दे मेडल दे एतान’ से नवाजी गईं

Bollywood Icons Rally For Gender Inclusivity In Cinema...

Mumbai :  Bollywood celebrities highlighted the need for promoting gender inclusivity in films at an event organized by Breakthrough Trust in Mumbai. The event “Reframe by Breakthrough: Reimagining Pop Culture” featured prominent figures, including actor Huma Qureshi, writer and director Vijay Krishna Acharya, director Vikramaditya Motwane, writer and director Varun Grover, film editor Shweta Venkat Mathew, screenwriter and director Nitya Mehra, screenwriter Atika Chouhan, and film critic Mayank Shekhar.

The event witnessed the coming together of many influential voices from Bollywood, who collectively underscored the powerful impact of cinema in shaping societal attitudes and cultural norms. They emphasized that films have the ability not only to entertain but also to reflect and influence how gender roles and relationships are understood in society. The speakers called for an urgent transformation within the industry, advocating for the creation of a more gender-sensitive environment that promotes equal opportunities, diverse representation, and inclusive narratives. They stressed that fostering such a culture is essential for dismantling long-standing stereotypes and biases, ultimately driving positive social change through storytelling.

Acclaimed actor Huma Qureshi said, “A lot of choices I make today are because of the shifts that have come in the industry. There is a shift and I can sense this when I am discussing a script with someone. I should have that choice as an artist. We were told you have to work with heroes to become a star. But do I get to be the hero?” We have examples of men being okay with not being macho, being in their ‘soft boy era’ as we call it. But still a lot needs to be done.” Vijay Krishna Acharya pointed out, “We need to understand why something is working. Why is something that is reprehensible to me, working for the larger audience? People will be patriarchal and all of it, but name calling will not get us to change anything.”

Vikramaditya Motwane said, “Compared to where we were 15 years ago, industry has witnessed progressive evolution. But one size- fits all does not apply anymore. Women have been leads in many shows and movies. To be able to have women as leads for a lot of content is a sign of progress change.”

As the entertainment landscape continues to develop, the demand for gender-sensitive content has never been more pressing. Sohini Bhattacharya, CEO, Breakthrough Trust said, “As the entertainment landscape continues to evolve, we want to partner with it to enable more gender-sensitive content. I think this call in not ours alone but women themselves are demanding such content. This call to action marks a significant step toward reshaping the future of cinema and promoting gender equality in the industry. We are trying to build a community and find a common ground to work on the value of gender progressive stories and why they matter, together as a group. Building allyship is the first step towards this.”

The event marked the beginning of meaningful change in partnership with the most influential voices of Bollywood, ensuring that inclusive storytelling becomes the standard rather than the exception. This unified call to action marks a significant step toward reshaping the future of cinema and promoting gender equality in the industry. The path ahead is clear: by amplifying inclusive storytelling, Bollywood can lead the charge in redefining societal norms and inspiring positive change.

Bollywood Icons Rally For Gender Inclusivity In Cinema