Sunny Leone Confesses She Still Struggles with Dancing on International Dance Day

On International Dance Day, Bollywood star Sunny Leone reflects on the impact of dance on her life and career. Leone, who is widely known for her sensational dance performances in hit songs like "Desi Look," "Baby Doll," and "Super Girl from China," has opened up about her struggles with dancing on the spot.

In a statement, Leone confessed, "Dancing on the spot is something that doesn't really come to me. I try to be a good student and learn my steps properly. I rehearse and practice a lot until I feel it looks nice."

Despite the challenges she faces with dancing, Leone's dedication to perfecting her dance moves has made her a beloved figure in Bollywood. As an outsider to the industry, Leone has made her mark as the "Queen of Dance Numbers" through hard work and perseverance.

"Dancing has changed my life," Leone shared. "Before I came to Bollywood, I never really danced at all. All I knew was the two-step. I started dancing, and I realized I really enjoyed the music more. It allowed me to come out of my shell more."

Leone's passion for dance has not only enriched her personal life but also inspired her fans across the globe. Her hard work and determination serve as an inspiration to aspiring dancers and artists.

As the world celebrates International Dance Day, Sunny Leone's dedication to her craft serves as a reminder that consistent and persistent practice is the key to success in any field.

Zebronics introduces Zeb-Smart Cam 105 – an AI Powered Home Automation Camera with 2-Way Audio.

Chennai, April 28^th 2023- Zebronics, a well-known Indian Techno-Gadgetbrand, pioneers in IT Peripherals and Audio products, has launched their latest Zeb-Smart Cam 105. This smart camera is packed with features and designed to be an affordable, yet comprehensive solution for your home security needs.

Equipped with a Full HD 1080p resolution camera that provides live streaming and high-resolution images with its 2 MP camera, the ZEB-SMART 105 is a great addition to your home security. It also comes with AI-powered motion detection that notifies you whenever the camera detects movement. The camera has a 355° horizontal and 120° vertical range that provides a wide view of the room and is equipped with infra-red night vision that covers up to 5 metres, making an ideal solution towards security at night.

The Zeb-Smart Cam 105 also features 24x7 Live Monitoring, so you can keep an eye on your home even when you're away. The recordings can be stored on micro-SD cards up to 128 GB or via optional cloud storage.The talk-back feature of the Smart-Cam lets you stay connected with your loved ones through its superior microphone and 2-way audio, no matter where you are. The camera is also easy to mount on the wall, making it a great solution for any space.

The companion application for the Zeb-Smart Cam 105 is compatible with Android and iOS devices, so you can access your camera from anywhere, at any time.

Commenting on the launch, Co-Founder & Director, Mr. Pradeep Doshi said, “Zebronics has always focussed towards abridging the gap between availability of technology and its accessibility to the consumers at large. The Zeb-Smart Cam 105 is an apt addition in today’s fast paced life and is a comprehensive solution that provides peace of mind and security. The addition of the Zeb-Smart Cam 105 in our arsenal of Security products has taken us a step further to redefine robust security to one and all and with its features, affordability, and quality, it's definitely worth considering for anyone looking for a smart camera for their home/office. We’re confident that more such products aiming towards security for homes & offices will keep us ‘Always Ahead’”

The Zeb-Smart Cam 105 will be launched on Amazon at an introductory price of Rs. 1899/-

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About Zebronics

In the last 25 Years, Zebronics has made commendable strides in the field of IT & Gaming Peripherals,Consumer Electronics, Lifestyle Accessories, Smart Gadgets, Surveillance products &more. Zebronics hasalways raised the bar by constantly innovating and upgrading the product portfolio in sync with thelatest market trends & technologies. With a comprehensive product range across various categories,Zebronics adheres to its EQR mantra that has cemented the brand to be a pioneer across these verticals,designed to cater a diversified audience, justifying its goal to provide ‘Premium For Masses’.

Why Just Happy? Be YiPPee!

ITC Ltd’s YiPPee! Noodles launches new brand campaign TVC which encourages consumers to be fun and playful with YiPPee!

TVC link – https://youtu.be/lNevV1llo-o

 

National, 28^th April, 2023: ITC Sunfeast YiPPee!, one of India's leading instant noodle brands, launched its new brand proposition “Why Just be Happy, When you can be YiPPee!” embodying the philosophy that YiPPee! Makes You Full of Life.

The new communication campaign is aimed at showcasing the various ways in which the brand encourages/helps consumers become ‘full of life’, from enjoying a delicious bowl of noodles with friends and family to fuelling one's creativity and productivity.

bout the new thematic communication campaign, Ms. Kavita Chaturvedi, Chief Operating Officer – Snacks, Noodles & Pasta, ITC Foods Division said - "According to our consumer research, YiPPee! is seen as a brand that adds excitement and joy to people’s lives. Our new communication campaign aims to inspire one and all to live life to the fullest and embrace a fun and energetic spirit. We are excited to see how this campaign resonates with our consumers and reinforces YiPPee! as one of India's leading instant noodle brands.”

To mark the commencement of the campaign YiPPee! has launched a new TVC which was conceptualised by Ogilvy India. The TVC features an upbeat soundtrack with teens, kids, and moms doing cool contemporary activities that make them feel full of life. From dancing and skateboarding to painting and creating video content together, the TVC showcases a range of activities that capture the essence of being young and carefree.

Speaking about the campaign, Tithi Ghosh, President, Ogilvy South said, “YiPPee! is a large and popular brand with a loyal franchise amongst kids, teenagers and mothers. It’s a brand that delivers both taste and joy in a meaningfully different way. The new campaign was conceived keeping in mind the X factor about Yippee! that consumers describe in unique ways. Why Just be Happy, When you can be YiPPee! campaign perfectly encapsulates the energy and youthfulness the brand represents in our consumers lives. It showcases the exciting moments in their lives where Yippee! becomes integral. Through this campaign, we hope to excite youth to savour every second of life, just as they would savour each strand of our long, tasty, non sticky noodle.”

Further, as part of the campaign, YiPPee! will conduct several consumer engagement activities, such contests, promos etc. in the upcoming months. For more details, please visit - https://www.sunfeastyippee.com/

RISE launches blockchain-based secured Digital Certificates for its Students

 

New Delhi, 28^th April 2023 - India based innovative ed-tech platform RISE, at the forefront of an ed-tech revolution in higher education has started issuing blockchain-based digital certificates to its students and alumni. The initiative is taken to counter fraudulent activities pertaining to identity theft and to give the students a fake-proof certificate.

RISE started issuing these certificates through blockchain technology in March in order to counter any fraudulent discrepancies pertaining to job applicants faking certificates of upskilling and education. As per a recent annual trend report by Authbridge, nearly 28% of job applicants submitted fake degrees in 2020.

Commenting on the collaboration, Gaurv Bhatia, CEO at RISE stated, “In today’s day and age where security inks, 3D images, and even holographic stickers can easily be faked or forged, no other method is completely fake-proof. Any human interactive or people-based processes are prone to errors and are never 100% secure. The only true trust mechanism is to check authenticity using a decentralised entity, which is exactly what blockchain technology offers. We aim to enable the recruiters to authenticate skilling certificates as each and every certificate that is issued via our blockchain-based platform is secure, authenticated, and fake-proof. RISE is taking multiple such initiatives to bring the latest in technology for the betterment of the education ecosystem”.

So far, it has issued the blockchain-based digital certificates to the first batches of the two following courses Business Analytics and Data Science. The company is working with various universities across India to bring this technology to the educational certificates of students.

The blockchain technology is provided by an India-based startup named “Print2Block”.

Blockchain-based certificates are fake-proof and have increased authenticity as they verify data using a decentralised mechanism.  Each certificate is also equipped with a unique QR code, when scanned, opens up a unique URL. The URL is backed by data which also enables the recruiter to verify the authenticity of the certificate in real-time through the blockchain server

Learners can directly share the verified blockchain certificates on their LinkedIn profiles and other social media channels. RISE currently offers Programs in Business Analytics, Data Science, AIML, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Finance & Accounting, and Marketing Research.

Furlenco unveils a new brand identity, offering unmatched flexibility for Furniture Rental and Purchase

●        Furlenco rebrands and aims to flip the furniture world with new options to access furniture

●        Upgrades technology infrastructure, for seamless customer experience

National, 28 April 2023: Exemplifying the freedom and flexibility of choice it offers to customers, Furlenco, India’s leading furniture and lifestyle brand, today unveiled its new brand identity, signifying a bigger, better, and bolder persona. Along with a bolder outlook, Furlenco’s new logo highlights its brand ethos and vision. The mint blue colour denotes the brand’s fresh, vibrant and lively characteristics offering flexibility for future innovation.

As part of the new identity, Furlenco has diversified its product portfolio to cater to the ever-evolving needs and has enhanced the tech-stack to provide a seamless experience for consumers. The largest furniture rental company in the country, Furlenco 2.0, in its new avatar has expanded its services to offer customers more options to access furniture by allowing them to rent, purchase new or refurbished furniture, and even sell it back when they no longer need it. Its diverse range of options empowers consumers to customize the furniture and shape their indoor experience.

Nitesh Mohandas, Chief Business Officer of Furlenco, stated, “Always moving fast and first, Furlenco has created furniture with innovative designs and trendy aesthetics. The first to build the rental category, we are now poised to further disrupt the furniture market by providing people with a bouquet of services to rent, buy new or refurbished items and sell back. Besides expanding our product and service offerings, we are taking a nuanced approach by helping customers view furniture as core building blocks in creating their dream homes. Naturally, we are thrilled to announce our rebranding to provide customers with more services than before. Since customer empathy constitutes the cornerstone of all our endeavours, we will continue working towards making Furlenco 2.0 a truly customer-friendly platform.”

In the coming months, Furlenco will venture into many novel categories with a mission to be India’s largest furnishing solutions. With the aim of reaching a wider audience and offering furnishing solutions, the company is planning to expand its products and services.

 

About Furlenco

Furlenco - India’s leading furniture and lifestyle brand was established in 2011. With flexibility and accessibility at its core offerings, Furlenco today provides its consumers with the freedom of choice (to choose any furniture they want), access (however they want), and change (by returning or selling back). 

Customers can currently access the latest offerings on www.furlenco.com

Armed with a team of experts and award-winning designers, they make sure every product is designed and crafted with utmost care and attention while keeping style and sustainability at the core. Furlenco’s knowledge base, design expertise and industry experience along with the advantage of having its logistics and warehouses, is what truly makes it a front-runner in the furniture and home lifestyle space.

aha joins the league of 25+ apps on Tata Play Binge

Co-owned by My Home Group and Allu Aravind (Geetha Arts), aha brings choicest of Telugu content for the OTT viewers

National, 28^th April, 2023: Tata Play Binge, one of India's leading OTT aggregation platforms & aha, the fastest growing 100% Telugu OTT app, are thrilled to announce their exciting partnership. With this collaboration, aha will now join the ranks of 24 other popular OTT apps on Tata Play Binge, including Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, MX Player, SonyLIV, and many more. Additionally, Tata Play DTH subscribers can enjoy Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as add-ons

aha, true to its name which stands for authentic storytelling, unparalleled entertainment, and a rich cultural experience, is a leading platform that celebrates Telugu culture. Co-owned by My Home Group and Allu Aravind (Geetha Arts), aha has gained popularity in over 190+ countries worldwide. With a focus on innovation and user experience, aha offers a wide range of original content, including 750+ films and 40+ original shows, spanning theatrical releases, talk shows, and reality shows. Led by prominent figures in the Telugu entertainment industry, such as actor Allu Arjun, Vijay Devarakonda, and Producer Dil Raju, aha continues to set the standard for Telugu content, providing an unparalleled entertainment experience that is authentic and engaging, truly representing the rich cultural heritage of the Telugu-speaking community. This includes not only theatrical releases but also popular talk shows, daily serials, and renowned reality shows, providing a comprehensive entertainment experience for Telugu audiences.

“We welcome our newest partner, aha, to the Tata Play Binge family. As the largest and most popular Telugu content OTT app, aha is the perfect fit for Binge, giving our subscribers a rich choice of movies and originals in Telugu and adding to an ever-growing catalogue from 25+ partners,” said Pallavi Puri, Tata Play’s Chief Commercial and Content Officer.

Rakesh CK, Head – of SVOD & Business Strategy, aha, spoke at the launch of this partnership, "We are thrilled about our partnership with Tata Play Binge. This collaboration brings together two leading platforms in the Indian OTT space, and it's a fantastic opportunity to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Telugu content to a wider audience. With Tata Play Binge's aggregation of popular OTT apps, aha's engaging and authentic Telugu content will now be accessible to even more viewers, further strengthening our commitment to providing unparalleled entertainment to our audience."

aha boasts a line-up of super hit shows like Telugu Indian Idol, Das ka Dhamki, Unstoppable Season 2 with NBK, Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha, Masooda, Ori Devuda, DJ Tillu, Bheemla Nayaak, Color Photo and more, offering a diverse range of engaging content for Telugu audiences

Through a single subscription and a unified user interface, Tata Play Binge gives viewers access to 25+ OTT apps, all bundled together and presented in a user-friendly manner that brings down the viewers' content search time. Apart from the apps mentioned above, Tata Play Binge also includes ReelDrama, Voot Select, Hoichoi, Planet Marathi, NammaFlix, Chaupal, SunNxt, Hungama Play, Eros Now, ShemarooMe, Voot Kids, manoramaMAX, Koode, Tarang Plus, Curiosity Stream, EPIC ON, ShortsTV, Travelxp, and DocuBay. Free gaming is also available on the platform as another point of engagement. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video plans are available for Tata Play DTH subscribers. Viewers can enjoy all these apps on large-screen connected devices through Tata Play Binge+ Android Set Top Box, Tata Play edition of the Amazon FireTV Stick and www.TataplayBinge.com.  

Superstars light up the stage at the 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 with Maharashtra Tourism, hosted by Salman Khan and co-hosts Ayushmann Khurrana and Maniesh Paul, featuring electrifying performances by Vicky Kaushal, Govinda, Tiger Shroff, Janhvi Kapoor, and Jacqueline Fernandez

 

~Alia Bhatt, Rajkummar Rao, Sheeba Chaddha, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, bagged the coveted Black Lady for their extraordinary acts in Best Actor (Female), Best Actor (Male), Best Supporting Actor (Female), Best Supporting Actor (Male) and Best Director categories~ 

~ Sanjay Mishra and Bhumi Pednekar took home the award for Best Actor (Male) and Best Actor (Female) Critics respectively, while Harshvardhan Kulkarni took home the award for the Best Film Critics for Badhaai Do~

~Ankush Gedam and Andrea Kevichusa promise a strong debut as they win the Best Debut (Male & Female) respectively ~ 

 

28^th April, 2023: The coveted Black Lady of Filmfare honoured the artistic and technical excellence of Hindi Cinema with a brand-new edition of the glorious awards night, the 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 with Maharashtra Tourism. Held on April 27th, 2023, at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, the mega event witnessed the big names from Indian Cinema gracing the red carpet, entertaining the crowd, and being felicitated for their work across different categories such as Popular, Critics’ and Technical. These awardees were selected by the esteemed jury of filmmakers, screenwriters and dignified legends from the Indian Cinema, who, with their candour have applauded some of the best upcoming talents for the future of the Hindi Cinema in the form of winners. The fans of Hindi Cinema can watch the exclusive telecast of this magnificent awards night on Colors and a simulcast on Jio Cinema on April 28^th at 9 pm.

 

The event was a true spectacle of glory and entertainment with audiences revelling in sheer excitement and loud cheers as Badhaai Do was announced as the winner of the Best Film Critics award. The award for Best Debutants was bestowed upon Ankush Gedam and Andrea Kevichusa for Male & Female category respectively for their fresh and breathtaking acting in Jhund and Anek. Rajkummar Rao emerged victorious in the Best Actor (Male) category for his exceptional portrayal of the character of Shardul Thakur, a gay man, in the movie Badhaai Do, while the Best Actor (Female) award was presented to the stunningly beautiful Alia Bhatt for her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi.

 

In addition to the immense love and appreciation that the movies and their actors received from the fans, the esteemed jury panel also recognized and honoured winners across other categories. Veteran Actor Sanjay Mishra took home the Black Lady in the Best Actor (Male) of the Critics' Choice category. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to the legendary Prem Chopra by Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, honorable Minister of Tourism, Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Women and Child Development, Government of Maharashtra. The awards ceremony was a spectacular celebration of the exceptional talent and hard work of the film industry.

This year's Filmfare ceremony was nothing short of historic, as it featured the megastar Salman Khan taking on the role of host for the very first time, alongside co-hosts Ayushmann Khurrana and Maniesh Paul. As Salman Khan made his grand entrance onto the stage, his magnetic presence filled the air, leaving the audience in awe. The fans were visibly thrilled, bursting with energy and enthusiasm, making it an unforgettable night. The evening was also graced by the presence of the resplendent and graceful Smt. Amruta Fadnavis, who radiated elegance and poise.

Talking about the success of the awards night, Deepak Lamba, CEO, Worldwide Media Ltd. said; “The evening was a true celebration of talent, complete with outstanding entertainment and breathtaking performances. Salman Khan made a successful debut as the host of the Filmfare Awards, captivating the audience with his humour and honesty. Congratulations to all the winners of the prestigious Black Lady. We are thrilled to have Hyundai Motor India as our Title Partner and Maharashtra Tourism as our Destination Partner for the first time ever. Our longstanding association with Colors has helped us push boundaries and put together a power-packed show, which will be broadcasted in less than 24 hours. The show will air tonight at 9 PM with a simulcast on Jio Cinema, our digital partner for the first time. We would like to thank everyone who made this year's event a memorable one and look forward to an even grander event in the upcoming years.”

Sharing his thoughts, Mr. Jitesh Pillaai, Editor, Filmfare, shared, “Another year added to the legacy of Filmfare Awards as the Hindi Film Industry continues to raise the bar in storytelling and entertaining audiences. We laud the efforts of the talent that is leaving an indelible mark with their skills, art, and flair. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their outstanding contributions to cinema, and for keeping the show running. With the culmination of the 68th edition of the Filmfare Awards, I’d like to thank all the people from the Hindi Film Fraternity who joined us in our celebrations today. Let's continue to push boundaries and create magic on the big screen.”

Bollywood stars Vicky Kaushal, Tiger Shroff, Janhvi Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Govinda were the top entertainers of the event by performing on their hit numbers exclusively for the fans of Filmfare. Fans were in for a surprise as Salman took on the stage for the welcome act. He also shook a leg with his partner Govinda on their iconic song Partner.

The red carpet of this glamorous event was a captivating site to behold as witnessed the biggies from the showbiz posing and presenting their fashion style statement such as Salman Khan, Ayushmaan Khurrana, Rajkummar Rao, Tiger Shroff, Govinda Maniesh Paul, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Jaideep Ahalwat, Prosenjit, Aparshakti Khurana, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Sooraj Barjatya, Madhur Bhandarkar, Ayan Mukerji, Pritam, Jeetendra, Manish Malhotra, Sanjay Mishra, Adinath Kothare, Abhimanyu Dasani, Munawar Faruqui, Prateik Babbar, Shantanu Maheshwari, Harshvardhan Kapoor , Sharad Kelkar and many more who looked their dashing, debonair and dapper selves. On the other hand, beauties from Indian Cinema like Rekha, Alia Bhatt, Kajol, Raveena Tandon, Janhvi Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Pooja Hegde, Dia Mirza, Nargis Fakhri, Rakul Preet Singh, Sanjana Sanghi,  Pranutan, Guneet Monga, Manisha Koirala, Prajakta Koli, Alaya F, Andrea Kevichusa, Poonam Dhillon, Anusha Dandekar, Amruta Fadnavis, Akshara Haasan, Sunny Leone, Shriya Saran, Swara Bhaskar, Richa Chadha, Hina Khan, Amruta Khanvilkar, Darshan Kumar, Daisy Shah, Sheeba Chaddha, Aahana Kumra, Ameesha Patel, Manushi Chhillar, Saiyami Kher, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Rupali Ganguly and many more graced the carpet as they looked gorgeous and glamorous.

This extravagant celebration was held at the beautiful Jio World Convention Centre, India’s largest convention, exhibition, and social events facility in the heart of the Mumbai city, Bandra Kurla Complex. The official Venue Partner for awards this year, Jio World Convention Centre is a landmark destination that consists of transformative spaces, backed by technology that is well-equipped to host virtual, physical and hybrid events.

The 68th Filmfare Awards 2023 is presented by Hyundai Motor India as the Title Partner, Destination Partner Maharashtra Tourism, Co-presented by Vimal Elaichi, Co-powered by Amway Nutrilite, Amazon India and TAC - The Ayurveda Company, Special Partners – Greenply and Migsun Group, Exclusive Telecast Partners – Colors and Colors Cineplex, Digital Partner – Jio Cinema, Venue Partner – Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai and in association with John Players, Reliance Footwear, Yardley and Killer, Music Partner - T-Series, Gifting & Invitation Partner – Izzhaar, Radio Partner – 98.3 Mirchi, Outdoor Partner- Bright Outdoor, Trophy Partner - The Award Gallery, Ambient Media Partner - Khushi Advertising, Technical Direction & Stage Management- On Cue Productions, Acts Choreographed & Designed by – Caesar Gonsalves and team, Designed, Scripted, Directed and Produced by - Hyperlink Brand Solutions, Show directed by – VG Jairam

 

This glorious extravaganza will be broadcasted on Colors and simulcast on Jio Cinema on April 28, 2023, at 9:00 PM

Winner List

·       BEST FILM: GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI

·       BEST DIRECTOR: SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI (GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI)

·       BEST FILM CRITICS': BADHAAI DO (HARSHVARDHAN KULKARNI)

·       BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (MALE): RAJKUMMAR RAO (BADHAAI DO)

·       BEST ACTOR CRITICS': SANJAY MISHRA (VADH)

·       BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (FEMALE): ALIA BHATT (GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI)

·       BEST ACTRESS CRITICS': BHUMI PEDNEKAR (BADHAAI DO) and TABU (BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2)

·       BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (MALE): ANIL KAPOOR (JUGJUGG JEEYO)

·       BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (FEMALE): SHEEBA CHADDHA (BADHAAI DO)

·       BEST MUSIC ALBUM: PRITAM (BRAHMASTRA PART ONE: SHIVA)

·       BEST LYRICS: AMITABH BHATTACHARYA (KESARIYA- BRAHMASTRA PART ONE: SHIVA)

·       BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (MALE): ARIJIT SINGH (KESARIYA- BRAHMASTRA PART ONE: SHIVA)

·       BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (FEMALE): KAVITA SETH (RANGISARI- JUGJUGG JEEYO)

·       BEST DEBUT DIRECTOR: JASPAL SINGH SANDHU AND RAJEEV BARNWAL (VADH)

·       BEST DEBUT MALE: ANKUSH GEDAM (JHUND)

·       BEST DEBUT FEMALE: ANDREA KEVICHUSA (ANEK)

·       BEST ORIGINAL STORY: AKSHAT GHILDIAL, SUMAN ADHIKARY (BADHAAI DO)

·       BEST SCREENPLAY: AKSHAT GHILDIAL, SUMAN ADHIKARY AND HARSHAVARDHAN KULKARNI (BADHAAI DO)

·       BEST DIALOGUE: PRAKASH KAPADIA, UTKARSHINI VASHISHTHA (GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI)

·       BEST BACKGROUND SCORE: SANCHIT BALHARA AND ANKIT BALHARA (GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI)

·       BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: SUDEEP CHATTERJEE (GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI)

·       BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: SUBRATA CHAKRABORTY AND AMIT RAY (GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI)

·       BEST COSTUME DESIGN: SHEETAL IQUABAL SHARMA (GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI)

·       BEST SOUND DESIGN: BISHWADEEP DIPAK CHATTERJEE (BRAHMASTRA PART ONE: SHIVA) and SANAL GEORGE (GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI)

·       BEST EDITING: NINAD KHANOLKAR (AN ACTION HERO)

·       BEST ACTION: PARVEZ SHAIKH (VIKRAM VEDHA)

·       BEST VFX: DNEG, REDEFINE (BRAHMASTRA PART ONE: SHIVA)

·       BEST CHOREOGRAPHY: KRUTI MAHESH (DHOLIDA- GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI)

·       BEST UPCOMING MUSIC TALENT AWARD: JAHNVI SHRIMANKAR (GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI)

·       LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: PREM CHOPRA

Valedictory Function by Uno Minda Group CSR: Suman Nirmal Minda Foundation

Gurugram, 28^th April 2023 - Suman Nirmal Minda Foundation, which is a philanthropic and CSR arm of Uno Minda Group, works in the thematic areas of Education, Skill Development, Preventive and Curative Healthcare and Community Development and wellbeing. Our programs aim to provide quality education to school-going children and also provide skill development to women to empower them and make them self-sufficient. As of today, the Suman Nirmal Minda Foundation has impacted more than 15 lakh beneficiaries. Through these programs Uno Minda plans to positively impact and bring a change to the lives of the community members in its vicinity. Across the country the group runs around 17 Samarth-Jyoti Centres that provide training in cutting and tailoring, beauty culture, IT literacy programmes, and remedial classes.

To felicitate and encourage the students on the successful completion of their training, a Valedictory Function was organised for the students of Cutting and Tailoring, Beauty-Culture Course and IT Literacy Course for students. Through this program a total of 191 students were provided a platform to upskill themselves.

The Chief guest, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, SDM, Bawal, graced the occasion and awarded certificates to the students. In his address, he praised the women who took a step towards empowering themselves and applauded Uno Minda Group for their other social work while assuring his support for the Foundation.

The event organised in Bal Bhawan, Rewari, Haryana was attended by more than two hundred and fifty students’ community members of the village to support and encourage the students.

Unveiling MPC's VFX Magic and Contribution to the Oscar-Winning Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Guillermo Del Toro’s reimagining of Carlo Collodi's classic story Pinocchio, included CG environments, stylized FX and CG created by the global team at MPC

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio has won the Oscar for the Best Animated Feature category at the 95th Academy Awards, adding another accolade to its already impressive list of honors. The stop-motion animated film, directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, acquired by and released exclusively on Netflix, was praised by critics and audiences alike for its unique visual style and storytelling.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

The film has also won several other awards for animation, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature, the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film, Critics’ Choice Award for the Best Animated Feature and the Annie Award for Best Animated Independent Feature. These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team behind Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is a dark, adult retelling of the classic fairy tale, following the adventures of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. The film features the voices of Tilda Swinton, Ewan McGregor, Christoph Waltz, David Bradley, and Ron Perlman. One of the key contributors to the film's success, especially with the win at the Visual Effects Society (VES) Awards for Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature, was the Moving Picture Company (MPC) - the visual effects studio that created the film's animation and visual effects. MPC's team of talented animators and artists helped bring Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio's world to life with their intricate visual effects work to support the filmmaker’s vision for the environment and match the stop-motion, adding depth and dimension.

MPC's work on Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio extended to India, where the teams in Bangalore worked on the film's animation and visual effects, bringing their expertise and creativity to the project. "The continued accolades for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio are an amazing recognition of the passion and creativity that our MPC team brought to this timeless tale of love, loss, family and morality in a moving world. We congratulate all the partners involved in creating this beautiful piece of art," said Biren Ghose, Country Head, Technicolor India. "The complex animation and visual effects work required the collaboration of our teams in both India and Canada, which is a testament to the strength of our global network and the quality of our talent."

The MPC team's hard work and dedication continues to pay off as Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio's poignant story and stunning visuals has earned it various accredited awards including the 95^th Academy Awards. These awards are a testament to both the film's quality and the strength of MPC's teams spread across the globe.

"We are thrilled to have been a part of Pinocchio's immaculate success,” said Jean-Paul Burge, Global President, MPC. "We are proud of the entire team in India and Canada for their dedication and hard work. We have a world-class team of animators and artists whose skill and creativity are key to bringing Guillermo del Toro’s vision for Pinocchio to life."

The year also saw Technicolor Creative Studios heading up several worldwide award-winning creatives for Netflix, Warner Brothers, Disney, and Universal. Our teams worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, creating game-changing visual effects and animation that have redefined the boundaries of creative storytelling. Projects such as HBO’s House of The Dragon, which recently won the BAFTA Television Craft Awards for Best Special Visual & Graphic Effects and the Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Drama, VES Awards for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature for Amazon Prime’s Thirteen Lives, and Best Visual Effects at the Césars for Gaumont’s Notre-Dame Brûle.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is now available to stream on Netflix, allowing audiences around the world to experience the magic and wonder of this award-winning animated film.

About MPC 

Moving Picture Company (MPC) is a global creative studio with a single goal, to make any vision a reality. With decades of storytelling experience, MPC pushes the limits of what is technologically and artistically possible to tell visually stunning stories. MPC continues to lead in an ever-evolving industry, building authentic and long-lasting connections with audiences across all channels. www.mpcfilm.com

Its finale time on India’s favourite cooking competition, Chef vs Fridge S3

It’s finale time on Zee Café's Season 3 Chef vs Fridge! The 9-week adventure of food, challenges and competition has been a huge learning for the contestants and a dhamakedar watch for the viewers. Our top 3 finalists Chef Vardan, Chef Rahul, and Chef Kunal have gone through a rollercoaster ride throughout the weeks and presented some world classes dishes to the judges. This Sunday is the last test of their taste as the final episode decides their fate of becoming the next celebrity chef!

Talking about their journey on the show and their future aspirations the finalist, Chef Vardan says, “I don’t call myself a pastry chef anymore, I am a chef.” Inspired by his nani, the Chef has been immensely focused on doing his best in the show and aims to reach great heights in the future. Chef Rahul shares, “I am excited and fully prepared for the finale”. A dance lover following his father’s footstep is set to present his best dish and impress the judges in the finale. The wild card challenger Chef Kunal says, ‘It has been a pleasure to compete against my opponents in the show!” Chef Kunal has surely made his name in a short span and is fuelled with excitement for the finale. This Sunday, the winner will be awarded a winning trophy and will also get to start their own cooking show on Zee Café to become the next celebrity chef of India.

Chef Ajay and Chef Shipra decide to give the chefs an incredible challenge for the final time wherein instead of cooking like they always do, the contestants will taste a dish while they are blindfolded! It will be an unforgettable experience on the final day to comprehend the distinctiveness of flavour and how well our finalists can guess the dish. The one who guesses the maximum number of ingredients will be given the advantage in the cookoff. Find who gets an upper hand in the competition and takes the trophy home! 

One last time experience the flavours, ideas, and unique dishes only on Zee Café’s Chef Vs Fridge Season 3 this Sunday at 8 PM