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26 Apr 2020

The Bollywood Movie Watchlist – 2020 Version

During The Course Of My Professional And Personal Interactions, The Topic Of Personal Interests Often Crops Up! As Soon As … Read More

Bollywood, Bollywood Movie, Film, Indian Cinema, Movie, Movies, Must Watch Movies, Top Movies
13 May 2018

Loving Vincent – When Paintings Come To Life!

We can only speak by our paintings Vincent Van Gogh Loving Vincent brings alive the magic of Vincent van Gogh. … Read More

Art, Classics, Hollywood, Loving Vincent, Movies, Vincent van Gogh
The Best Of Bollywood
31 Dec 2016

The Best Of Bollywood – 2016

Mediocre is the word to describe Bollywood in 2016. While I was reviewing the noteworthy movies of 2016, I could … Read More

Aligarh, Bollywood, Dangal, Movies, Udta Punjab
Anand Rajesh Khanna
5 Aug 2015

The Bollywood Watchlist – 2015 Version

During The Course Of My Professional And Personal Interactions, The Topic Of Personal Interests Often Crops Up! As Soon As … Read More

Best Of Bollywood, Bollywood, Favorite Bollywood Movies, Indian Cinema, Indian Film Industry, Movies
How Big Data Is Changing The Entertainment Industry!
30 Jul 2014

How Big Data Is Changing The Entertainment Industry!

Big Data is here – The latest buzzword of the Information Technology Industry ! The world is generating humungous amount … Read More

Big Data, Chennai Express, Crayon, Ek Tha Tiger, entertainment industry, House of Cards, Movies, Netflix, Persistent Systems, Ram Leela, Shah Rukh Khan
Anita_Elberse
17 Apr 2014

Honey Singh & The Blockbuster Strategy

Anita Elberse’s Blockbusters is one of the must read books in the entertainment world today. It makes a refreshing and … Read More

Anita Elberse, Blockbuster, Blockbuster Strategies, Entertainment Strategies, Movies
Amita Bachchan PhD Scholarship
28 Apr 2013

Amitabh Bachchan PhD Scholarship !

Australia’s La Trobe University is rolling out a new scholarship named after the Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. The scholarship is … Read More

Amitabh Bachchan, Film Research, Film Studies, La Trobe University, Movies, PhD
International Film Festival Ahmedabad - Rejoice !
3 Aug 2010

International Film Festival Ahmedabad – Rejoice !

Cinema is an integral part of our lives. Apart from enjoying movies with our dear ones over Popcorn Tubs, we … Read More

Ahmedabad Culture, Ahmedabad Events, Film Festival, International Film Festival Ahmedabad, Movies, World Cinema

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Suzhal: The Vortex: An Intriguing Gripping Thrille Suzhal: The Vortex: An Intriguing Gripping Thriller 
 
The southern surge continues on OTT. After Bahubali, Pushpa, RRR & KGF, Suzhal sets the ball rolling for southern web series!
 
A sleepy small town of Sambaloor is awakened from it lazy slumber by a factory fire and a young girl gone missing! The two incidents open up many fault lines - old hostilities, complicated relationships, parental kid disconnect, abrasiveness of police, class struggle, sexual tenebrosity etc. Ladies and gentlemen, this is ‘The Mare Of Easttown’ in South Indian forgotten town where everybody knows everyone - or so they think!
 
The town is celebrating the nine-day carvinalisque Mayana Kollai festival and each day of the festival unveils a layer of mystery. The festival elements - music, colors, beautify adorned Goddesses, religious fervour, passionate devotees, mythology, dance and swaying - strengthen the tense drama. Full marks for the fusion - creates a unique look and feel!  
 
The festival celebrates the Goddesses and the series is an ode to Women power - None are black and white. Have made interesting choices. Escaped. Challenged the glass ceiling. Regina (Shriya) reminds of Vijaya Shanti cop avatar but she is more brutal and vulnerable. Sakkarai, Shanmugam and Nandini give top notch performances.
 
The characters are very well defined and have a great depth and arc. Emotions as well as mystery. The amazing writing keeps us glued till the end - a challenge in thrillers as all of us know that only the last episode will reveal the true killer and all other possibilities are deceptive diversions!
 
Watch Suzhal for:
- Southern spice to OTT Thrillers
- Beautiful canvas of rich colors and layered drama
- Top notch performances
 
Recommended viewing!
 
#suzhal #suzhalthevortex #southindian #webseries #thriller #crime #primevideo #netflix #weekend #weekendwatch #newreleases #bollywood #indiancinema #amazonprime #goodwatch
Ignite Celebrates The World Day Against Child Labo Ignite Celebrates The World Day Against Child Labour - Everyday!

#bethechange 

@sahni_geet  @kinjal_education  @kashie_bliss  @zilshah_  @infostretchignite  @weareinfostretch
Hum Rahein Na Rahein Kal… Yaad Aayenge Pyar Ke Hum Rahein Na Rahein Kal… 

Yaad Aayenge Pyar Ke Pal….
Yaad Aayenge KK Ke Pal…

The voice and the emotions that moved million hearts is no more….KK will always live in rich legacy of songs…

My favorites were:
Pal
Zindagi Do Pal Ki
Tu Aashiqui Hai
Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai
Khuda Jaane
Tadap Tadap
Dil Yeh Mera 
Dil Ibaadat

https://youtu.be/NUqlCJTYu6I

#RIPKK
#pyarkepal💕
May 28 is World Menstrual Hygiene Day! The day is May 28 is World Menstrual Hygiene Day! The day is celebrated all over the world to create awareness about menstruation, provide safe and hygienic practices to girls, and challenge persisting taboos and stigma. The theme for World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022 is ‘making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030’. 

Infostretch Ignite is committed to the cause of menstrual health and well-being. Ignite's ‘Happy Periods’ campaign is designed to create menstrual awareness in the fringe and less privileged area schools. The delicate topic of menstruation is discussed through a mixture of fun activities, experience sharing, open Q&A and distribution of ‘Happy Period’ kits. Healthy and confident girls become strong women and create a better world!

Happy Periods: Because talking about periods should be as normal as having them!

Check out the snapshots of different Happy Period workshops and a video about the campaign. 

Zil Shah Mona Shah Ketki Mathuria Chinar Shah Somani Jankit Shah Rutesh Shah Krunal Sagan  Mansi Dave Geet Anjali Ashok Karania

#ignite #infostretchignite #givingback #happyperiods #menstrualhealth #periods #
#happyperiods #live2give #bethechange #makingadifference #community 
#periodpositive #pms #thattimeofthemonth #menstrualawareness #women #worldmenstrualhygieneday
Nature Is Art Of God #art #nature #bliss #happine Nature Is Art Of God

#art #nature #bliss #happiness #workofart #divineart
We express ourselves through art! Prayas - an am We express ourselves through art! 

Prayas - an amazing expression of creativity and beauty by students of Vranda Arts. Loved the energy and excitement of young kids as they explained their work and thought process. 

Thanks to Vranda Rathi for inspiring the kids and giving the same platform as senior artists at Hutheesing Visual Art Centre. Thanks to Vranda’s mentoring and the awesome talent of young minds, I am confident we will see independent art exhibition of her proteges very soon! The future is bright, beautiful and spectacularly bewitching!

#art #childrenart #artwithheart #artist
Jalsa: A Gripping Layered Moral Drama What happe Jalsa: A Gripping Layered Moral Drama 

What happens when an apostle of truth tries to hide something?
What happens when momentary lapse threatens to derail an entire career and image?
What happens to ethics and values when life stress tests it?

Jalsa is a story of two unequal yet equal women whose life changes due to a twist of fate. Maya Menon is the face of truth of a digital channel. An accident threatens to derail her career and life. She is a mother of specially abled son who shares a great rapport with house-maid Rukshana and grandmother. Rukshana is a maid from the margins who makes an attempt to hold on to a life of dignity. She takes pride in her work and honesty like her boss Maya. 

Maya is imperfect, sassy, bossy, vulnerable, confused, rebellious, smart. 
Rukshana is real, raw, righteous, proud, hopeful, humane. 

The outburst of Maya on her defenceless son is one of the highlights.

A great potential lay in other characters. Young journalist who is obstinate and wanting to break a story. An honest cop who is fearing a blemish on verge of his retirement. A youngster crazy about social media likes. Divorced husband. But the director ensures that the focus is on the core story and two strong fiery women. 

The movie is not judgemental. The conflict is hidden. No over attention-seeking melodrama. Beyond gender and religion. It has one of the best beginnings that keeps you hooked. Great production values. 

The ending will determine the way you relate to the movie. Weird like Maya and life? Improbable? Or a hurried climax - which not everyone appreciates! 

Watch it! 

#jalsa #amazonprime #indiancinema #indianfilm #newrelease #bollywood  #jalsareview #hindimovies #movies #moviereview 
#life #choices #morality #dilemma
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