“My father calls me headmaster,” reveals Actress Janhvi Kapoor on 10 Minutes of Happiness with Filmfare

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-upnuvHGQo

In these trying times, 10 Minutes of Happiness with Filmfare, opens a dialogue with the best of Bollywood on how we can make the best of it and stay happy. Spanning for 10 minutes, each episode is hosted by Filmfare’s Digital Editor Rahul Gangwani, who chats with the stars about the positive aspects of their lockdown journey. The latest episode of the video series is set to feature ‘It Girl’, Janhvi Kapoor. The actress speaks at length about the necessary precautions her family and she are taking, her cooking fiestas and her love for food among many other things.

Giving a peek into her life, the actress reveals the funny nickname, ‘Headmaster’, given to her by father Boney Kapoor. Reason being her overly cautious attitude concerning the pandemic. She adds that somewhere he enjoys her being in charge. “He calls me ‘headmaster’ now. He’s enjoying it and shows off to his friends. When he’s on the phone and I enter the room, I start asking if all the precautions are in place. He tells his friends, ‘I’ll call you later, the headmaster is here’. He pretends he’s annoyed. But actually, he enjoys saying that’,” says the doting daughter.

Watch the lovely Janhvi Kapoor reveal more about all that she follows to keep her family and home safe in these tough times only on 10 Minutes of Happiness with Filmfare. The new episodes of the video series release across Filmfare’s social media platforms every Sunday and Wednesday at 12 PM.

Sterling Reserve Music Project exclusively launches Hindi - Punjabi contemporary love song, “Main Sach Bolda,” by Shaan featuring Mustafa

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR_11HKR2hE&feature=youtu.be

Stream now: https://UMGI.lnk.to/MainSachBolda

Mumbai, 21^st November 2019: The Sterling Reserve Music Project releases “Main Sach Bolda,” by Shaan featuring debut independent musician, Mustafa, which further builds on the mentor – protégé artist relationship, unique to the platform.

Shaan, who has swept away numerous accolades as the most promising Indian play-back singer and independent musician, mentors Mustafa on his debut song and music video. This romantic song also sees veteran Shaan attempting a Punjabi rap-singing form on the song for the first time ever.

“Main Sach Bolda” is a modern, upbeat and romantic love song. While working on the song, Shaan’s aim was to design a song that would highlight Mustafa’s eclectic potential and contemporary singing style along with his vocal range; the outcome being “Main Sach Bolda.”

The theme of the music video is a bachelor party setting, wherein Mustafa is showcased as Shaan’s brother. It is Mustafa’s bachelor’s party, which is impeded by Mustafa’s fiancée, begetting intense drama between the couple. The overall video highlights making amends in a relationship and making it up to your loved one which is conspicuous from the chorus of the song “Mann Ja Mann Ja, Main Sach Bolda.”

Speaking about the song, Shaan said, “I'm really glad to be a part of the Sterling Reserve Music Project and mentoring Happydemic artist, Mustafa, on ‘Main Sach Bolda.’ This is Mustafa’s debut song and video. He has a very unique contemporary pop voice and I’m glad this song has been able to bring that out. This was also a great opportunity for me to experiment with a contemporary dance genre and rap style in Punjabi, which is a first for me on a song.”

Speaking about the song, Mustafa said, “Working on the song “Main Sach Bolda” has been an amazing experience! The song has a gen-next vibe. It is very peppy and groovy. My hard work and perseverance has made my dream come true. It wouldn't have been possible without the continuous support and guidance of Shaan and the entire Happydemic team. Special thanks to Universal Music and Sterling Reserve Music Project for this fantastic platform!”

Speaking about the release, Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director and CEO of Universal Music & EMI Music, India & South Asia said, “The Sterling Reserve Music Project is growing from strength to strength, where we’re breaking some fresh independent talent each month. Once every few songs we have the honour of having a mainstream artist mentor and work with their mentee, to create a track to add some much needed gravitas to our music. This time my dear old friend and legend, Shaan, decided to come on board to launch his protégé, Mustafa, and the result is the magical, “Main Sach Bolda.” Shaan has helped curate the track and Mustafa has done his mentor proud by delivering, what I already consider, a hit dance number for the celebratory months. I’m proud of the project and what it means to so many independent musicians in our region. At the Sterling Reserve Music Project we enable our new artists to chase their next.”

Sharing his thoughts, Bikram Basu, Chief Operating Officer, Allied Blenders & Distillers said,

“It brings us immense pleasure to have one of the most respected artists in the industry, Shaan, on board the Sterling Reserve Music Project. The Sterling Reserve Music Project once again explores the mentor – mentee relationship through Shaan and Mustafa. The response we’re getting on the platform is genuinely overwhelming and we’re really proud of all the support we are garnering from musicians across the nation.”

ABOUT STERLING RESERVE MUSIC PROJECT:

Sterling Reserve Music Project is the region’s first enabler platform to discover, incubate and promote emerging musical talent from India. The project aims at elevating and supporting the independent music scene in the country by giving musicians a platform to showcase their talent.

Artists can send their song demos to sterlingreservemusicproject@gmail.com

About Shaan:

Shaan is an award-winning Indian playback singer for several films, has worked with leading music directors and is a television host.

Shaan is considered one of the most popular voices for romantic as well as melodious songs and is one of the most versatile singers. Shaan has sung songs in multiple genres and languages such as Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Nepali, English, Hindi, Oriya, Tamil, etc. He began his musical journey at a very young age of 17 years. Shaan has been showered with titles such as “Golden Voice of India,” “Voice of Paradise,” “Magician of Melody,” and “Voice of Youth.”

Shaan has additionally hosted numerous shows such as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs, Star Voice of India and STAR Voice of India 2. He appeared as a judge in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2014–2015 and The Voice India Kids 2016. In 2015 and 2016, Shaan was the winning coach in each of the first two seasons of The Voice and in 2016, in The Voice India Kids, he was the coach of the runner-up contestant.

About Mustafa:

Mustafa is an alluring vocalist with a hint of bass in his voice. With his sincere approach towards music, Mustafa also moonlights as a great composer. Mustafa’s major forte is romantic love songs.

Mustafa initially started his career with Bollywood music and has previously worked with Amaal Malik on the movie “MS Dhoni” and “Noor” and has performed as an assistant music director with Mithun for “Half Girlfriend” movie promotions. Mustafa has additionally performed Live with well-known singers like Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan, Siddharth Mahadevan, Harshit Saxena and Divya Kumar.

Mustafa is exclusively tied up with Happydemic for overwhelming and immersive live experiences.

About Universal Music India:

Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd. (UMIPL) is a 100% subsidiary of the Universal Music Group (UMG) and is home to record labels such as A&M Records, Blue Note Records, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def. Jam Recordings, Deutsche Gramophone, Emarcy, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Music Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records.

UMIPL has an extremely rich Indian catalogue comprising songs from classic Hindi and Regional Films, Indi Pop, Bhangra, Ghazals and Devotional. It’s enviable catalogue includes artistes such as AshaBhosle, AnupJalota, Bombay Vikings, Jagjit Singh, JoSh, Malkit Singh, Pankaj Udhas, Panjabi MC, Raghav, Mohit Chouhan, Euphoria, Adnan Sami, Rabbi Shergill, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to name a few. UMIPL’s `film’ catalogue (the 2nd largest in India) spans music from blockbusters such as Sholay, Qurbani, Amar Akbar Anthony, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Devdas and Munnabhai MBBS amongst the numerous jewels which symbolize the musical journey from the 70’s to date. On the International music front, UMIPL are the clear market leaders with artistes such as ABBA, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, The Beatles, Norah Jones, Marshmello, DJ Snake, Ariana Grande, The Chemical Brothers, amongst a host of other popular music icons and household names in India.

Diplo’s Major Lazer ropes in Badshah for “Que Calor,” official remix feat. J Balvin

India, 16^th November 2019- When three hitmakers become one, the result is destined for world domination. Such is the case with Major Lazer and Colombian reggaeton icon J. Balvin, who teamed up with Dominican don El Alfa for the last hit of summer “Que Calor” which released on September 9th. The Latin-infused production featuring Diplo in a cow print suit and cowboy hat, and fiery art direction throughout, loosens up the dancefloor with titillating flute trills, body-banging beats and fluid rhythms. Paired with spitfire guest verses from J Balvin and El Alfa, “Que Calor” has earned the top spot as a song with global appeal. Just two weeks after its release, “Que Calor” jumped 19-1 on Latin Digital Song Sales, marking the first No. 1 for both Major Lazer and El Alfa and the sixth for Balvin.

The trio who are lapping up audience goodwill and radio wave dominion with this steamy club banger ever since its’ initial release now have an implausible surprise for Indian fans! India’s music mogul and numero uno rapper Badshah, who recently collaborated with international music group Now United, has been roped in from the sub-continent exclusively for the official remix of the single which drops tomorrow on all platforms. This collaboration marks a massive global revolution bringing together the best of the Latin, American and Indian music industry on one single platform!

The track that samples the instantly recognizable cumbia classic "Curara," by Toto La Momposina, features catchy lyrics including words like “yesca,” which is Mexican slang for marijuana and “saoco,” which is Puerto Rican slang for a lot of flavour and now “laundon” and “bijli” which is Indian slang for boys and electricity.

Directed by VMA and BET Award winner Colin Tilley (Kendrick Lamar, Future, Nicki Minaj) and choreographed by fellow VMA winner Calvit Hodge, the original video stars Major Lazer’s Diplo and Ape Drums as well as Balvin and El Alfa alongside two of the band’s legendary Lazer Gyals, Sara Bivens and Helen Gedlu. Major Lazer recently revealed a dance compilation video featuring Lil Pump and America's Got Talent's Kid The Wiz as well as a fan talent dance integration with a wide swath of talented dancers —including famous YouTuber Lele Pons

Speaking further on the collaboration Major Lazer states, "We just dropped an official remix of Que Calor with Badshah, who brings serious heat. India holds a special place in our hearts & our Indian fans have given so much love back to us to our songs, so it was time for us to give something special to them. India, enjoy this Badshah Remix!"

Elaborating further Badshah adds, “It is a huge pleasure for me to be on the Que Calor India Remix. I loved the track the moment I heard it. Major Lazer are dance music legends, I have worked with them in the past and I truly believe they have a major role in shaping the current global sound. J Balvin is a rockstar whom I really look up to and I think El Alfa has done an extraordinary job. It gives me honour and pleasure to be collaborating with these stars and bring Que Calor to India. Prepare to be blown away.”

 “Que Calor” is the third new track from Diplo and co. since the release of their Africa Is The Future EP earlier this year; other recent songs include “Can’t Take It From Me” (ft. Skip Marley) and “Make It Hot” (ft. Anitta), both of which have received their own remixes. Diplo also remixed “Old Town Road,” and released an album with Sia and Labrinth as LSD this past April. His last full-length project with Major Lazer was 2015’s Peace Is the Mission.

As for the impossibly prolific J Balvin, his collaborative album with Bad Bunny came out back in June; they did “QUE PRETENDES” together at this year’s VMAs, and put out a video for “CUIDAO POR AHÍ.” J Balvin was also featured on Rosalía’s excellent “Con Altura.”

BADSHAH VERSE

Sar se lekey paaon tak Saari ki saari savage

Saadhe paanch foot ka nahi dekha aisa package

Insurance check karlo club ka hone waala hai damage

Iss body ke saath dilli kaise karti ho manage

Baby lightly na lo, security lekey chala karo

Expression control karo, laundon ka kuch toh bhala karo

Ye marney ko taiyaar hain, tu bijli ki nangi taar hai

Kamar hilaati hai tou kaise mere samajh ke baahar hai

“Being a single mother is hard,” says Deepshikha Nagpal

Popular Bollywood and television actress, Deepshikha Nagpal, who is currently seen essaying the character of Nilambari in &TV’s Main Bhi Ardhanginihas been shooting away from her Mumbai home in Jaipur for over 4 months. In an attempt to keep abreast with the lives of her two kids, she has been making constant trips to Mumbai to spend as much free time she can with her daughter and son who are currently at the age of 18 and 13 respectively. Be it birthdays or any special occasions of theirs, erratic shoot schedules have kept the actress heavily occupied with shoots.

Speaking about the difficulties she faces being away from home, Deepshikha said, “As much as I love shooting for Main Bhi Ardhangini, it’s always a heart-breaking moment to leave my kids alone in Mumbai and come to Jaipur. It’s the first time I have been staying away from them for work and the distance is much more difficult that I thought it to be. Whenever I get time off, I take the first flight back to Mumbai so that I don’t lose even a minute to spend time with them. The constant early morning, 5:00 am flights and late-night returns to Jaipur has taken a toll over my health. At times I have travelled just for a day to Mumbai and returned the very same night, exhausted but content at seeing that my kids are doing great. While it can get extremely tiring and hectic, I don’t mind doing it for them because that’s the kind of mother I have been and that’s what has made them confide and share an extremely close bond with me.”

Adding further, she said, “I have never faced any kind of struggles with work, but more emotional ones arising from motherhood. I used to be occupied with shoots even when they were young but despite that, I ensured to take out time to raise them well and never let them feel that I am away. Being a single mother is hard, especially when you cannot be a part of their growing years much and miss out on being there for so many activities of their lives. Perhaps seeing your kids grow itself is an emotional struggle that every mother faces.”

On asking her what gets her through each day, the actress said, “I talk to my kids regularly, sometimes 5 times in a day and although I may be away, I am aware of all the ups and downs in their life. I believe the bond that I share with my son and daughter has become much stronger in the past few months and I believe it’s somewhere for their betterment too. I never stopped being a best friend to my kids, however occupied I got with work. We still plan exciting outings and vacations where we decide to enjoy our time together and cut ourselves off from the daily stress.  We all have certain commitments to make in life and my kids really understand and support me well in that. For a mother, that’s all that matters.”

To make up for all the lost time with her kids, Deepshikha recently went on an extravagant trip to Austria with her son and daughter. While she continues to keep her optimism high, her character Nilambari is up to another evil plan to cause trouble in Madhav (Avinash Sachdev) and Vaidehi’s (Aditi Rawat) life. 

Keep watching Main Bhi Ardhangini every Monday to Friday at 9:00pm only on &TV

HALSEY UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO, “NIGHTMARE,”

May 17, 2019

 

Directed By Hannah Lux Davis,

Official Video Features An All-Female Cast

“Nightmare” Follows Chart-Topping, 4-Time Platinum Single “Without Me”

Download / Stream “Nightmare” HERE

Watch Official Video HERE

GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-Platinum artist Halsey examines the expectations placed on women in our society – and then shatters them – with her powerful new single, “Nightmare,” released today by Capitol Records.

The accompanying video, which was unveiled today in a YouTube Premiere, was based on a concept by Halsey and features an all-female cast. It was directed by 2-time MTV VMA winner Hannah Lux Davis (Ariana Grande, Ciara), who also helmed Halsey’s video for “Alone.” Download / stream “Nightmare” HERE. View the video HERE.

Last week, she played an intimate, sold-out two-night stand at New York City’s Webster Hall. Halsey performed her debut album, Badlands (2015), in its entirety on the first night and her second album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017), on the second evening. Both albums are certified Platinum.

Halsey has set records with her 2018 single, “Without Me.” In March 2019, she became the first artist in history to replace herself at No. 1 twice on the U.S. Pop Songs Airplay chart when “Without Me” bumped “Eastside,” her collaboration with Benny Blanco and Khalid, from the top spot. “Without Me” is the longest-running Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit by a female artist in this century, and one of only 9 songs ever to spend 28+ weeks in the top 10, topping the tally in January 2019. Cumulative global streams of “Without Me” have surpassed one billion and the track is certified 4x Platinum in the U.S. The official video, which can be seen HERE, has more than 100 million views.

Watch Halsey performing “Without Me” at the Billboard Music Awards HERE. She also joined BTS on stage for their first performance together of “Boy With Luv.”

Since 2015, Halsey has amassed nearly 12 billion cumulative streams worldwide, sold more than eight million adjusted albums globally and had nine RIAA-certified Platinum singles (three of which were multi-Platinum). Halsey has played sold out dates on five continents (including New York City’s Madison Square Garden), been nominated for a GRAMMY® and appeared on a wide variety of magazine covers, including NYLON, Billboard, Glamour and Forbes.

She has pushed creative boundaries, expanding her influence and impact beyond music. After making her film debut in the animated 2018 summer movie Teen Titans GO! as the voice of Wonder Woman, she was seen in A Star is Born, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Halsey continues to use her voice to speak up for causes she passionately believes in, including disenfranchised youth, women’s rights, mental health and the LGBTQ community. GLAAD honored her in 2018 as “Outstanding Music Artist.”

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