Director Manish Vatssalya’s SCOTLAND Releasing On 7th August 2020...

Studded with 62 international awards and having made into the coveted list of OSCARS Best feature film category, director Manish Vatssalya’s Crime thriller ‘Scotland’ is set to bedazzle the viewers on 7th August as it makes its global digital release with ShemarooMe Box Office.

Director Manish Vatssalya reveals, “It was an incredible honor to make such a socially relevant movie. To then get bracketed along with Hollywood blockbusters and cinema worldwide at the OSCARS is a dream outcome for any director. I hope the viewers admire the effort of some of the brilliant minds of creativity at work.”

‘Scotland’ is based on real incidents of rapes happening unfortunately in our Country. What happens when the victims become vigilante after they get crushed by a merciless biased system is the movie’s surmise. The song in the movie brought to the viewers by Zee music, ‘Mere Parvardigaar’ presents the melodious voice of Arijit Singh in lyrics so craftily penned by Rajiv Rana, in a way never heard by his countless fans.

Ex Scottish cop debutant Adam Saini who won 11 best actor’s awards in various international film festivals for the movie says “It was such a delight for a newcomer in me to get sculpted by the talented hands of Manish Vatssalya.”

Scotland features Adam Saini, Khushboo Purohit a much celebrated finalist of Dance India Dance and popular soap opera face,Chetan Pandit known for A Wednesday and Dilwale etc,Daya Shankar Pandey known for Lagan and renowned TV show Tarak Mehta, Young Talent like Aakash Dagar,samar katyaan,Amin Gazi,Shahbaz khan,Sanjeev jha,Hema  kanoi and director Vatssalya himself among others.

The film written by Piyush Priyank and edited by Mansoor Azmi has been produced by British producer Zaina Ibourek and Manish Vatssalya under the banner of Mars UK Films and Vatssalya Films. The film can be viewed by making booking on the ShemarooMe app and through book my show as well.

Ameesha Patel – Prateik Babbar And Swedish Actress Elli AvrRam Join The Celebrity Star Cast Of 7th Sense Web Series To Be Shot In The UAE...

• Gaurang Doshi Productions’ web series to begin filming in the UAE this August, visa and permissions in final stages
• 15 Crew members consisting of technical team and directors to reach UAE on the morning of 1^st August by Emirates Airlines

30^th July 2020, Mumbai, India: Gaurang Doshi Productions announces that Ameesha Patel, Prateik Babbar and Swedish-Greek actress Elli AvrRam are the latest additions to the already star-studded cast of the new ‘7^th Sense’ web series.

The talented trio now join the superstars’ crew, consisting of R Madhavan, Ronit Roy, Chunky Pandey, Tanuj Virwani, Aashim Gulati, Sana Saeed, Ahsaas Channa, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sajjad Dela Frooz and Manuj Sharma.

Last month, Gaurang Doshi, the eminent Bollywood producer, had revealed his debut into the world of digital entertainment with the launch of two web series, ‘7^th Sense’ and ‘Line of Fire’.

The big budget web series are being produced under the patronage of His Excellency Suhail Mohd. Al Zarooni, an Emirati businessman, Guinness World Record holder and Ambassador at Large, Dubai, and will be filmed in the UAE.

“With stars like Ameesha Patel and Prateik Babbar joining the crew of ‘7^th Sense’, I can only say that the action will get more exciting. I have always believed in creating larger-than-life canvases and with the biggest star cast ever featured in any web series so far, we are here to create a magnum-opus.

“Audiences will be enthralled with the spectacular locales, gripping storylines, fascinating plot and glamorous sets presented in the intriguing murder mysteries,” said Gaurang Doshi.

“We are in the final stages of the visa and permission process and plan to start the filming for ‘7^th Sense’, the first web series in August. Moreover, around 15 crew members consisting of technical team and directors arrive in UAE on the morning of 1^st August by Emirates Airlines. Shooting for Season 1 and 2 will be completed in about 140 days, with most of the action happening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi,” added Doshi.

Commenting on the web series, actress Ameesha Patel said: “I am extremely excited to make my debut in a web series, with such a wonderful concept and content, and am equally excited to start the web series in the UAE, a country that I am so fond of and visit very often.

“I love the people, the culture, the food, the glamorous and larger-than-life locations which are going to make the web series even more thrilling. It certainly feels great to start working after being in lockdown for four months, she added.

On collaborating with Gaurang Doshi, Ameesha said: “Gaurang and I have wanted to associate together on films in the past but somehow that didn’t happen. Now that I have got this opportunity, I am glad to be making my web series debut with a good friend and an even better producer. Gaurang always mounts his Bollywood film on a huge canvas and I am sure this time too he will not leave any stone unturned and will do his best to make his mark in digital entertainment too.”

Speaking excitedly about getting back to shooting, Prateik Babbar said, “I feel blessed to be shooting again and salute Gaurang for making this project happen. The audience should expect the unexpected, a wild roller-coaster ride and my character will make the ride wilder, so buckle up”.

Elli AvrRam, the Swedish-Greek actress based in Mumbai, said:“I don’t really know how to express in words how excited I am to get back to a set, to step into a character and just live that character, be that character and just shoot.

“The moment I knew that this project is being produced by Gaurang Sir, I mean I already knew it’s a brilliant script because he is that one producer who is extremely choosy and he has that brilliant eye for what is great. I feel so blessed and grateful that Sir is putting his belief in me, for letting me be a part of this show.

“That really means a lot to me and I will do my best to make him proud and hopefully, we will work on many more projects together,” added Elli AvrRam, who is well known for the Bollywood movie ‘Micky Virus’ and her participation in the realty TV show, ‘Big Boss’.

‘7^th Sense’ is a crime thriller/murder mystery that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with its gripping plot and well executed screenplay.

The prep work for ‘Line of Fire’, the espionage fast-paced action thriller, will also begin simultaneously with that of ‘7^th Sense’.

The web series “Line of Fire” will comprise of two seasons and boasts of superstars like Prakash Raj, Jimmy Shergill, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Tanuj Virwani, Vijay Raaz, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Kabir Singh, Sana Saeed, Manu Rishi and Tanvi Azmi.

‘7^th Sense’ is being directed by Karan Darra and the story and screenplay are by Gibran Noorani. Whereas, the story for “Line of Fire” web series is written by Shayak Roy and Ankul Singh. Directed by Shayak Roy, the screenplay writers include Ankul Singh, Nikhil Mishra and Sanjay Kumar Chadwara.
   

Madhu Bhandari, Amey D. Nargolkar and Munir Awan are the associate producers for both the web series, while Parag Parekh and Ronak are the financial advisors.

About Gaurang Doshi:

The three-time Limca Book record winner and the man behind Bollywood hits ‘Aankhen’, ‘Deewaar- Let’s Bring Our Heroes Home’ and ‘Bawandar-Sandstorm’, producer Gaurang Doshi believes in taking the road less travelled.

His company, Gaurang Doshi Productions logo explains him best: ‘Veni Vidi Vici’, meaning ‘I came, I saw, I conquered’. His movies speak of subjects rarely explored in the Bollywood realm and which he executes to perfection. He is also instrumental in launching several actors in Bollywood who now enjoy an A-list status, while successfully lending a helping hand to those who want to re-launch their acting careers. The producer’s upcoming projects include ‘Aankhen Returns’, ‘Happy Anniversary’ and ‘Indians in Danger’.

—–Anuroopa Mukherjee

Pulse 360 PR & Marketing Communications

Email: anuroopa@pulse360me.com

Dr Abdul Rehman Vanoo Helps Daily Workers In Bollywood With Necessities...

Dr Abdul Rehman Vanoo,  is elected as Hon. General Secretary of   Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation,he is a man of integrity, hard work and excellence. He always had a vision to uplift and upgrade the technicians of hindi film industry and he has taken huge efforts in that direction.

We all know how the lockdown and the pandemic has proved to be very tough for the daily wage workers, specially technicians in the film world. Dr Vanoo was responsible for sending daily essentials and money to the needy during this period even in the outskirts of Mumbai areas like Virar and Palghar. He said, “The industry is not filled with just actors, producers, writers and directors. While the spotlight is always on them in most award functions, we feel that the technicians including spotboys, cameramen and lakhs of people who work for their daily wages on the sets are also contributing to making a film and the final product. So, we made sure that they do not suffer during this period. We supplied daily essentials to them in various parts of Mumbai.”

Dr Vanoo has also helped the Mumbai Police and provided them with essentials during the lockdown. The Mumbai Police had set up a quarantine centre in Kalina, Santacruz and Dr Vanoo helped in providing many services to them. Borivali, Dharavi and many other areas have been provided with daily essentials by Dr Vanoo’s organisation. He said, “Many people lost their jobs and we decided to give them work and food. And this was not only restricted to Mumbai. We provided these facilities and daily essentials to Delhi, Pune and many other cities in India. We also researched on how people deal with mental health during the lockdown. And in addition, we also continue to maintain healthcare facilities and providing jobs to daily wage workers. The government is also giving us good support.”
       

The daily wage workers of Dadasaheb Foundation were also badly affected. Dr Vanoo said, “We took a huge list of addresses of these workers and provided them with food, daily essentials, groceries and medical support to the entire staff. Nalasopara, Mira Road and many others areas, we transported daily essential services. Since we were working with Mumbai Police, we had a pass to travel to different areas and therefore, a big thanks to the Police department, since we could use this pass in helping others.”

In addition, Dr Vanoo is also working towards uplifting and upgrading the skills of these technicians. He said, “Most of these workers have come to the city to earn their daily bread. They are not educated. So, we motivate them to study further and make them self-reliant. We also encourage them to learn special skills, which in turn would help them in the filmmaking process. I feel this is important for the people of our country and the film industry.”

Parle-G Partners With Vidya Balan’s Movie Shakuntala Devi To Celebrate The Math Genius...

Mumbai, July 27, 2020: Parle Products, India’s leading biscuits and confectionery manufacturer, has announced its partnership with the film, ‘Shankunatala Devi’ with the launch of a new co-branded video on Amazon Prime Video which will be promoted on OTT and digital platforms. Featuring the lead actress of the movie, Vidya Balan, the partnership amalgamates the brilliance of Shakuntala Devi, a mathematics genius with Parle-G to emphasize how Parle-G has nurtured ‘Genius minds’ since ages.

Parle-G seeks to demonstrate the message of ‘G Maane Genius and Genius yaani Shankutala Devi’ with this association. The co-branded video displays courage, confidence and provides a glimpse of Shakuntala Devi’s journey from being a child prodigy to gaining global recognition as the ‘human computer’. The movie, ‘Shankuntala Devi’ which will be released on Amazon Prime Video on July 31st, is a biopic based on the mathematical wizard who lived her life on her own terms. While the film pays tribute to her genius as a mathematician, it also humanizes her as a woman and mother, in trying to capture her indomitable spirit. Told through the lens of her relationship with her daughter Anu, the film highlights their very different struggles and aspirations. Vidya Balan’s charm and brilliant screen presence as the lead actress in the movie makes it a perfect treat for the audience.

Expressing his delight on this association, Mayank Shah, Sr. Category Head, Parle Products said, “This partnership is an honest effort to communicate our brand philosophy in an authentic and engaging manner. Since the inception of our brand, our goal has been to build positive inspiration for kids over generations to encourage them to reach the pinnacle of success. Our association with the movie ‘Shankutala Devi’ which is based on the world-renowned mathematician, has been an exciting move as it is in the lines of creating genius which is Parle G’s core message.” He concluded, “This partnership celebrates what sets us apart, which is the generations of children that go above and beyond exploring possibilities in a way that makes their little world and imagination better.”

As its unique taste expanded over the globe, Parle-G has emerged as the world’s largest selling biscuit brand. This partnership showcasing Parle G being an integral part of the narrative will be promoted on OTT and digital platforms.

About Parle:

Since 1929, Parle has grown to become India’s leading manufacturer of biscuits and confectionery. As the makers of the world’s largest selling biscuit, Parle-G, and a host of other very popular brands, the Parle name symbolizes quality, nutrition and superior taste.

An in-depth understanding of the Indian consumer psyche has helped Parle develop a marketing philosophy that reflects the needs of the Indian masses. It has made it a tradition to deliver both health and taste, with a value-for-money positioning that allows people from all classes and age groups to enjoy Parle products to the fullest.

With a reach spanning the remotest villages of India and major cities across the world, the House of Parle has become synonymous with trust, globally.

Website: http://www.parleproducts.com/

Veteran Bollywood Most Popular Beautyful Heroine Kumkum Passess Away...

Bollywood actress Kumkum has passed away. She was 86 years old. However, the reason for his death has not been revealed. Born on 22 April 1934 in Sheikhpura, Bihar, Kumkum’s real name was Zaibunnissa. Her father was the Nawab of Hussainabad.

She also acted in the first Bhojpuri film “Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo” (1963). Actually Kumkum is considered to be the discovery of Guru Dutt. Guru Dutt portrayed song “Kabhi Ar Kabhi Paar Laga Tire Nazar” from his film Ar Paar (1954)  on Kumkum. Later Guru Dutt also gave him a  character in his film Pyaasa.

She had acted in about 115 films in her career. She is known for his brilliant performances in Mr. X in Bombay (1964), Mother India (1957), Son of India (1962), Kohinoor (1960), Ujala, Naya Daur, Sriman Funtoosh, Ek Sapera Ek Lootera. She had worked with many superstars of her era such as Kishore Kumar, Guru Dutt.