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29 Mar 2015

“Broken Horses Is About Breaking Prejudices”

“Broken Horses Is About Breaking Prejudices” said Vidhu Vinod Chopra at the interactive evening discussion at SOAS, London. Vidhu Vinod … Read More

Bollywood, Broken Horses, Hollywood, Indian Cinema, Movie, SOAS, South Asia Institute, Vidhu Vinod Chopra

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Two Trophies @ Oscars! Congratulations ‘The Elep Two Trophies @ Oscars! Congratulations ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ for winning the award for Best Documentary Short Subject at The 95th Academy Awards. And the very hot favorite RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ did win the Best Original Song. Cheers! #oscars #academyawards2023 #rrr #NaatuNaatu #india #theelephantwhisperers
Sushri Dhirubahen Patel : A compassionate soul who Sushri Dhirubahen Patel : A compassionate soul who spread love, warmth, positivity and sunshine. A literary legend, film writer, play writer, a Gandhian, translator, Gujaratilexicon and Bhagwadgomandal’s inspirational advisor, Gujarati Sahitya Parishad president, Gujarat Vishwakosh Trust’s key figure - she had many identities and she excelled in her role. Ketan Mehta’s famous Bhavni Bhavai was based on her book. She has created a rich body of Gujarati work and won several awards including Sahitya Academy Award. Dhirubahen Patel’s demise is a big loss for the Gujarat and Gujarati world. I was one of the lucky ones to be blessed by her divine company. Gujaratilexicon was instrumental in our introductions in Bombay and we worked on several projects. Her energy, her drive and her commitment to ensure a successful outcome for our projects was inspirational. Dhirubahen launched our landmark project Gujaratilexicon with her blessings in Jan 2006. The next work Digital Bhagwadogmandal was executed in a record 11 months and Dhirubahen launched it in Jan 2009. Over the years, we developed a strong bond and I and Komal were amazed by her briliance as well as simplicty. We relished her stories and anecdotes from her rich life - her interaction with Mahatma Gandhi or her interactions with film directors. Her wise counsel, warm interactions, maternal affection and pure unlimited love is something that I will miss forever. Komal and Dhirubahen spent a lot of time together recently and we cherish these moments. My final interaction with her was equally enlightening, She asked us to avoid serious talks. We agreed for quick QnA. What’s the fist thing you want to work on? Premium Gujarati Magazine What’s happiness? Living life thoroughly - Maximize every moment! What’s purpose of the life? Shrikhand (She loved it - A foodie at heart!) Do you believe in heaven? Heaven is here. Hell is here. Dhirubahen Patel - A life lived well. A life to celebrate. A spiritual soul. Dhuribahen - Rest in peace! Om Shanti Om Shanti Om Shanti #dhirubahenpatel #dhiurbahen #bhavnibhavai #gujarati #obituary #gujaratilexicon #bhagwadgomandal
Happy Women's Day To All The Wonderful SHEROES! T Happy Women's Day To All The Wonderful SHEROES! The World Is A Better Place Because Of Women & The Amazing Contribution Made By Them. The Unique Insights, Perspectives, Compassion, Care & Inclusive Approach Are Just Few Of The Many Gifts That Women Bring To The Table. Women Are Biggest Cheerleaders & Bring Sunshine To Every Place! Women Face Multitude Of Challenges But They Never Complain - Since They Make It Look So Effortless & Easy That We Never Comprehend The Struggles They Face! Let's Work Towards Making A Better Place For Them Everywhere #embraceequity Cheers To All The Women In My Network & World - Thank You For Being The Amazing You! Let's Celebrate Being You! #women #internationalwomensday #inclusive #thankyou #sunshine
Each color has a meaning - Let the canvas of life Each color has a meaning - Let the canvas of life be filled with all vibrant colors! And spice it up with fun, sweets and thandai with loved ones! May Holi bring all shades of sunshine, joy, happiness, success, love, togetherness, good health and compassion in your life! Happy Holi #holi #holifestival #festivalofcolors #color #vibrant #joy #happiness #sunshine #thandai
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hea “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Mark Twain Kindness is our true nature Kindness is our real language Kindness is our mother tongue Celebrate the universal language of kindness and love on World Mother Tongue Day! #internationalmotherlanguageday #worldmotherlanguageday #motherlanguageday #kindness #joy #happiness #love #sunshine Pic Credit: Zac Durant & Josh Appel
How Happier & Greater Can A Sunday Morning Be? Ru How Happier & Greater Can A Sunday Morning Be? Run For A Cause Beautiful Sunshine Healthy Workout Meet Amazing Friends Raise Funds Make A Difference Snapshots From The 21st Annual Motif TTEC Charity Walk on Feb 19, 2023 Kaushal and Parul Mehta founded Motif Charity Walk is an important event of Ahmedabad and keeps getting bigger and better. The energy, the vibes and camaraderie for a greater cause is inspiring! 5000+ participants, Motif TTEC and supporting organisations including Ignite raised 81 lakhs. The beneficiary NGOs included Sanjeevani, Bojay Sarvodaya Trust, Swapath Trust and Udayan Care. And yes, no event in Gujarat is complete without a Garba! #givingback #marathon #runforacause #walkforacause #apexon #ignite #motif #ttec #sunshine #live2give #charitywalk #makingadifference #happiness #joy
Pathaan Review: The Same Old Bollywood! Pathan is Pathaan Review: The Same Old Bollywood! Pathan is a typical Bollywood masala - pulsating action, amazing thrills, picturesque locations, songs, Bhai and paisa vasool entertainment. An average predictable fare! A family entertainer! The movie is a typical spy thriller with ample doses of patriotism, corportization of terror and use of bio-warfare. The film is trying hard to be a Hollywood flick! SRK and Deepika sizzlingly exist but it is John Abraham and Dimple that steal the show with their steadfast performances! The movie is the launch of SRK as action hero where every other superstar has an action franchise. But SRK is diluted and the movie is actually a big disservice to the legend. Pyrrhic victory! Pathaan is yet another template movie from the corporate Yashraj. The brilliance and art of Yashraj has been silenced by the commercial and lazy considerations. The outstanding response to Pathaan is symbolic of our love for Cinema and SRK. It is a message to dismiss frivolous diversionary elements and focus on the real agenda. Chak De India and Swades have given a bigger message of patriotism than Pathaan. SRK is a charmer who has given us matchless happiness and love - the success of Pathan is love for an attacked star and a tortured father. Bollywood is neither gone nor it can be back with movies like this! Real Bollywood is in 2022’s Jalsa, Monica O My Darling, Love Hostel etc. Pathaan - An average paisa vasool family entertainer! #cinema #indiancinema #srk #shahrukhkhan #deepika #bollywood #spymovies #action #bollywoodreview #pathaan #pathaanreview
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