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Governor Of Maharashtra Presented The Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Awards 2024. Best Bollywood Activist To ASHFAQUE KHOPEKAR

Governor Of Maharashtra  Presented The Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Awards 2024. Best Bollywood Activist To ASHFAQUE KHOPEKAR

Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan presented the Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Awards to eminent personalities from various walks of life at an Awards function held at ISKCON Auditorium in Juhu Mumbai.on 7 oct.24 5pm.

Well-known film star Prem Chopra was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Governor. The Governor also presented the Award to writer /Director & Activist Mr.Ashfaque Khopekar, MLA Dr Bharti Lavekar, Padmashree Music Director Alighani, actor Sunil Paul, Indian Cricket Umpire Anil Chaudhary, Dr Basant Goyal, social worker Mustafa Gom among others. Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale, President of Buddhanjali Research Foundation Charitable Trust Kailash Masoom CSPA Genral secretary Atul Rajkule and other invitees were present.

      

Governor Of Maharashtra  Presented The Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Awards 2024. Best Bollywood Activist To ASHFAQUE KHOPEKAR

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Jamshedpur Artist Swati Ghosh Receives International Honor In Paris, Awarded ‘Diplôme De Médaille Des États’

Jamshedpur Artist Swati Ghosh Receives International Honor In Paris, Awarded ‘Diplôme De Médaille Des États’

Paris, October 6, 2024 – Renowned Indian artist Swati Ghosh was honored with the prestigious ‘Diplôme de Médaille des États’ at a grand ceremony in Paris, France, organized by the Arts-Sciences-Lettres Society. Founded in 1915 by René Flament, this esteemed academic society recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of art, literature, and science. The society operates under the patronage of the President of the French Republic and aims to encourage talent and contributions across cultural domains.

Swati Ghosh was the only Indian to receive this distinguished award at the ceremony, honored for her exceptional contributions to both Indian and international art. Her unique work transcends the boundaries of modern painting, bringing the rich heritage of Indian artistry to a global platform.

The Arts-Sciences-Lettres Society, with over a century of history, is known for recognizing individuals who have played a vital role in promoting culture and fostering creativity in their respective fields. In the past, the society has honored some of the most influential figures in the realms of art, literature, and science.

Upon receiving the award, Swati Ghosh expressed her emotions, saying, “It is a great honor for me to receive this award among such esteemed individuals. This recognition is not only a milestone in my personal journey but also highlights the richness of Indian art on the global stage.”

Swati Ghosh’s work continues to inspire future generations of artists, and her recognition on such a prestigious international platform is a moment of pride for India. As the only Indian recipient of this award, she has once again elevated the stature of Indian art on the world stage.

   

Jamshedpur Artist Swati Ghosh Receives International Honor In Paris, Awarded ‘Diplôme De Médaille Des États’

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Bollywood Icons Rally For Gender Inclusivity In Cinema

Bollywood Icons Rally For Gender Inclusivity In Cinema

Mumbai :  Bollywood celebrities highlighted the need for promoting gender inclusivity in films at an event organized by Breakthrough Trust in Mumbai. The event “Reframe by Breakthrough: Reimagining Pop Culture” featured prominent figures, including actor Huma Qureshi, writer and director Vijay Krishna Acharya, director Vikramaditya Motwane, writer and director Varun Grover, film editor Shweta Venkat Mathew, screenwriter and director Nitya Mehra, screenwriter Atika Chouhan, and film critic Mayank Shekhar.

The event witnessed the coming together of many influential voices from Bollywood, who collectively underscored the powerful impact of cinema in shaping societal attitudes and cultural norms. They emphasized that films have the ability not only to entertain but also to reflect and influence how gender roles and relationships are understood in society. The speakers called for an urgent transformation within the industry, advocating for the creation of a more gender-sensitive environment that promotes equal opportunities, diverse representation, and inclusive narratives. They stressed that fostering such a culture is essential for dismantling long-standing stereotypes and biases, ultimately driving positive social change through storytelling.

Acclaimed actor Huma Qureshi said, “A lot of choices I make today are because of the shifts that have come in the industry. There is a shift and I can sense this when I am discussing a script with someone. I should have that choice as an artist. We were told you have to work with heroes to become a star. But do I get to be the hero?” We have examples of men being okay with not being macho, being in their ‘soft boy era’ as we call it. But still a lot needs to be done.” Vijay Krishna Acharya pointed out, “We need to understand why something is working. Why is something that is reprehensible to me, working for the larger audience? People will be patriarchal and all of it, but name calling will not get us to change anything.”

Vikramaditya Motwane said, “Compared to where we were 15 years ago, industry has witnessed progressive evolution. But one size- fits all does not apply anymore. Women have been leads in many shows and movies. To be able to have women as leads for a lot of content is a sign of progress change.”

As the entertainment landscape continues to develop, the demand for gender-sensitive content has never been more pressing. Sohini Bhattacharya, CEO, Breakthrough Trust said, “As the entertainment landscape continues to evolve, we want to partner with it to enable more gender-sensitive content. I think this call in not ours alone but women themselves are demanding such content. This call to action marks a significant step toward reshaping the future of cinema and promoting gender equality in the industry. We are trying to build a community and find a common ground to work on the value of gender progressive stories and why they matter, together as a group. Building allyship is the first step towards this.”

The event marked the beginning of meaningful change in partnership with the most influential voices of Bollywood, ensuring that inclusive storytelling becomes the standard rather than the exception. This unified call to action marks a significant step toward reshaping the future of cinema and promoting gender equality in the industry. The path ahead is clear: by amplifying inclusive storytelling, Bollywood can lead the charge in redefining societal norms and inspiring positive change.

Bollywood Icons Rally For Gender Inclusivity In Cinema

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“The Film UNCHAI Took Me To New Heights” – After Winning The National Award For Best Director After 30 Years, Sooraj Barjatya Dedicated His Award To Mahesh Bhatt, N Chandra And Hiren Nag!

“The Film UNCHAI  Took Me To New Heights” – After Winning The National Award For Best Director After 30 Years, Sooraj Barjatya Dedicated His Award To Mahesh Bhatt, N Chandra And Hiren Nag!

” फ़िल्म ‘ऊंचाई’ ने मुझे नई ऊंचाईयों पर पहुंचाया ” 30 साल बाद सर्वश्रेष्ठ निर्देशक के लिए राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार जीतने पर सूरज बड़जात्या ने समर्पित किया अपना ये अवार्ड महेश भट्ट,एन चंद्रा और हिरेन नाग को!

 

सिर्फ एक टाइटल ही नही बल्कि फ़िल्म ऊंचाई अपने नाम की तरह निर्देशक सूरज बड़जात्या के जीवन मे एक सफलता की ऊंचाई लेकर आई और भारतीय सिनेमा के इस बेजोड़ प्रतिभा को उनकी अद्भुत पेशकश के लिये राष्ट्रीय पुरष्कार मिलना, वाकई इंडियन इंडस्ट्री के लिए गर्व का क्षण हैं। जी हां, नई दिल्ली में 70वें राष्ट्रीय फिल्म पुरस्कार समारोह में, सूरज बड़जात्या और नीना गुप्ता ने राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू के हाथों से अपने राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार स्वीकार किए, जो पल उनके लिए जीवन के सबसे यादगार लम्हों में से एक होगा।

अपने भव्य पारिवारिक रिश्तों की कहानी के लिए मशहूर प्रतिष्ठित फिल्म निर्माता बड़जात्या ने फिल्म ऊंचाई के लिए सर्वश्रेष्ठ निर्देशक का प्रतिष्ठित राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार जीता है।

महावीर जैन फिल्म्स और बाउंडलेस मीडिया के सहयोग से राजश्री प्रोडक्शंस द्वारा निर्मित इस फिल्म को इसकी भावनात्मक गहराई और लुभावने दृश्यों के लिए सराहा गया है। बड़जात्या की जीत के साथ-साथ, ऊंचाई ने दिग्गज अभिनेत्री नीना गुप्ता को भी पहचान दिलाई, जिन्होंने फिल्म में अपनी भूमिका के लिए सर्वश्रेष्ठ सहायक अभिनेत्री का अपना दूसरा राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार जीता।

ऊंचाई के साथ अपने सफर पर विचार करते हुए, सूरज बड़जात्या ने कहा कि, “ऊंचाई उस तरह की फिल्म नहीं थी जिसकी लोग मुझसे उम्मीद करते थे।  इसमें मेरे पिछले कामों जैसी भव्यता नहीं थी, लेकिन यह विषय मेरे दिल से आया था। मैंने उंचाई को नहीं चुना; बल्कि ऊंचाई ने मुझे चुना। आज, यह पुरस्कार उस यात्रा की सही पराकाष्ठा है।”

 एक साहसिक सिनेमाई और साहसिक कार्य का अद्भुत मेल!

राजश्री प्रोडक्शंस की 60वीं फ़िल्म ऊंचाई की परिकल्पना और शूटिंग महामारी के दौरान की गई थी, जो फ़िल्म निर्माताओं और दर्शकों के लिए एक अनिश्चितता का समय था। यह फ़िल्म दोस्ती, उम्मीद और रिश्तों में लचीलेपन की मार्मिक कहानी बताती है, जिसे हिमालय की पृष्ठभूमि में शूट किया गया है। यह एवरेस्ट बेस कैंप में शूट की जाने वाली पहली हिंदी फ़िल्म थी, जो समुद्र तल से 17,000 फ़ीट से भी ज़्यादा ऊपर है, जिससे यह पूरी कास्ट और क्रू के लिए शारीरिक और रचनात्मक दोनों तरह की चुनौती बन गई।

बड़जात्या ने ऐसी चरम स्थितियों में शूटिंग में शामिल जोखिमों को याद करते हुए कहा, “इस फ़िल्म ने मुझे शाब्दिक और रचनात्मक दोनों तरह से नई ऊंचाइयों पर पहुँचाया।” फ़िल्म की भावनात्मक प्रतिध्वनि और शानदार दृश्य दर्शकों से गहराई से जुड़ सकी और एक बार फिर साबित हो गया हैं कि एक बेहतरीन कहानी पारंपरिक फ़िल्म निर्माण अपेक्षाओं को पार कर सकती है।”

 30 साल बाद एक बार फिर हाथ मे राष्ट्रीय पुरष्कार ! समर्पित किया ये अवार्ड !

‘हम आपके हैं कौन’ को सर्वश्रेष्ठ लोकप्रिय फिल्म का राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार मिलने के तीस साल बाद, सूरज बड़जात्या एक बार फिर प्रतिष्ठित मंच पर खड़े हुये, पर इस बार उन्हें सर्वश्रेष्ठ निर्देशक का अभिमान- सम्मान उनके हाथ मे चमक रहा था । सूरज जी कहते हैं ,“उस समय, एक युवा निर्देशक के रूप में उत्साह की लहर थी। आज भावना एक गहरी कृतज्ञता और शांति की है”। उन्होंने यह पुरस्कार राजश्री प्रोडक्शंस को समर्पित किया, जो अपनी 75वीं वर्षगांठ मना रहा है और उन मार्गदर्शकों को जिन्होंने उनके करियर को आकार देने में मदद की, जिनमें श्री महेश भट्ट, श्री एन. चंद्रा और श्री हिरेन नाग जी जैसी प्रतिभाशाली हस्तियां शामिल हैं।

 अभिनेत्री नीना गुप्ता की जीत ‘ऊंचाई’ का अभिमान !

सूरज बड़जात्या की जीत के अलावा, ऊंचाई ने नीना गुप्ता को सर्वश्रेष्ठ सहायक अभिनेत्री का दूसरा राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार दिलाया। शबीना सिद्दीकी के चित्रण ने नीना गुप्ता के अभिनय परिवेश में एक भावनात्मक समृद्धि और गहराई दी, जिसे आलोचकों और दर्शकों ने समान रूप से सराहा। ऊंचाई में नीना गुप्ता का प्रदर्शन उनकी असाधारण प्रतिभा और समर्पण का प्रमाण है।  सूरज जी  ने कहा, “नीना गुप्ता की जीत पूरी तरह से योग्य है और इससे इस पहचान की खुशी और बढ़ जाती है।”

 ये जीत,पूरे टीम की मेहनत और समर्पण की जीत हैं !

ऊंचाई राजश्री प्रोडक्शंस, महावीर जैन फिल्म्स और बाउंडलेस मीडिया के बीच एक सफल सहयोग का परिणाम थी। फिल्म की सफलता प्रोडक्शन टीम से लेकर स्टार-स्टडेड कास्ट,जिसमें अमिताभ बच्चन, अनुपम खेर, बोमन ईरानी, ​​सारिका और परिणीति चोपड़ा शामिल थे।ये फ़िल्म सभी की टीमवर्क और समर्पण का प्रमाण थी।

बड़जात्या ने कहा, “ऊंचाई के निर्माण के दौरान मेरी पूरी कास्ट मेरी रीढ़ थी। मुझ पर और फिल्म पर उनका विश्वास और ऐसी चुनौतीपूर्ण परिस्थितियों को सहने की, उनकी इच्छा ने,इस यात्रा को अविस्मरणीय बना दिया।”

 एक विरासत की पुनर्कल्पना !

ऊंचाई के साथ, सूरज बड़जात्या ने एक बार फिर अपने करियर को परिभाषित करने वाले मूल -मूल्यों के प्रति सच्चे रहते हुए एक फिल्म निर्माता के रूप में विकसित और आगे बढ़ते रहने की अपनी उत्कृष्ट क्षमता का उम्दा प्रदर्शन किया है।  नीना गुप्ता के साथ-साथ उनका राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार जीतना, फिल्म के स्थायी प्रभाव ,आशा, दृढ़ता और दोस्ती के इसके संदेश की पुष्टि करता है।

उन्होंने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, “मैंने अभी तक काम पूरा नहीं किया है। कहने के लिए और भी कई कहानियाँ हैं और पहुँचने के लिए और भी कई ऊंचाईयां हैं।”

Veteran Director Sooraj Barjatya Wins The Best Director Award For His Film Uunchai At The 70th National Film Awards.

” फ़िल्म ‘ऊंचाई’ ने मुझे नई ऊंचाईयों पर पहुंचाया ” 30 साल बाद सर्वश्रेष्ठ निर्देशक के लिए राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार जीतने पर सूरज बड़जात्या ने समर्पित किया अपना ये अवार्ड महेश भट्ट,एन चंद्रा और हिरेन नाग को!

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“UUNCHAI Took Me to New Heights, Both Literally and Creatively” – Sooraj Barjatya on Winning National Award for Best Director

“UUNCHAI Took Me to New Heights, Both Literally and Creatively” – Sooraj Barjatya on Winning National Award for Best Director

At the 70th National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi, Sooraj Barjatya and Neena Gupta proudly accepted their awards from President Droupadi Murmu, marking yet another milestone in their illustrious careers. Barjatya, the iconic filmmaker known for his grand family dramas, has won the prestigious National Award for Best Director for his film Uunchai. The film, produced by Rajshri Productions in collaboration with Mahaveer Jain Films and Boundless Media, has been celebrated for its emotional depth and breathtaking visuals. Alongside Barjatya’s win, Uunchai also brought recognition to veteran actress Neena Gupta, who won her second National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.

Reflecting on his journey with Uunchai, Barjatya shared, “Uunchai wasn’t the kind of film people expected from me. It didn’t have the usual grandeur of my earlier works, but it came from my heart. I didn’t choose Uunchai; it chose me. Today, this award is the perfect culmination of that journey.”

A Bold Cinematic Adventure

Uunchai, the 60th film from Rajshri Productions, was conceived and shot during the pandemic, a time of great uncertainty for filmmakers and audiences alike. The film tells the poignant story of friendship, hope, and resilience, shot against the backdrop of the Himalayas. It was the first Hindi film to be shot at Everest Base Camp, over 17,000 feet above sea level, making it both a physical and creative challenge for the entire cast and crew.

“This film pushed me to new heights, both literally and creatively,” Barjatya said, recounting the risks involved in shooting in such extreme conditions. The film’s emotional resonance and stunning visuals connected deeply with audiences, proving once again that a great story can transcend conventional filmmaking expectations.

National Recognition and Reflection

Thirty years after Hum Aapke Hain Koun won the National Award for Best Popular Film, Barjatya once again stood on the prestigious stage, this time honored as Best Director. “Back then, as a young director, the rush of excitement was overwhelming. Today, the feeling is one of deep gratitude and calm,” Barjatya reflected. He dedicated the award to Rajshri Productions, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and to the mentors who helped shape his career, including Shri Mahesh Bhatt, Shri N. Chandra, and Shri Hiren Nag.

Neena Gupta’s Triumph

In addition to Barjatya’s win, Uunchai earned Neena Gupta her second National Award for Best Supporting Actress. Gupta’s portrayal of Shabina Siddique brought an emotional richness and depth to the film, which was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. “Neena Gupta’s performance in Uunchai is a testament to her extraordinary talent and dedication. Her win is well deserved, and it only adds to the joy of this recognition,” Barjatya commented.

A Collaborative Win

Uunchai was the result of a successful collaboration between Rajshri Productions, Mahaveer Jain Films, and Boundless Media. The film’s success was a testament to the teamwork and dedication of everyone involved, from the production team to the star-studded cast, which included Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Sarika, and Parineeti Chopra.

“My entire cast was my backbone during the making of Uunchai,” Barjatya said. “Their belief in me and the film, and their willingness to endure such challenging conditions, made this journey unforgettable.”

A Legacy Reimagined

With Uunchai, Sooraj Barjatya has once again demonstrated his ability to evolve as a filmmaker while staying true to the core values that have defined his career. His National Award win, along with Neena Gupta’s, reinforces the lasting impact of the film and its message of hope, perseverance, and friendship. As Uunchai continues to inspire audiences, Barjatya is already looking ahead.

“I’m not done yet,” he said with a smile. “There are many more stories to tell and many more heights to reach.”

The Honourable President Of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Presented The Highest Award For Cinema In India, Today In New Delhi. Many Congratulations To Soorajji For This Milestone Win! BIG Celebration At @rajshrifilms!

“UUNCHAI Took Me to New Heights, Both Literally and Creatively” – Sooraj Barjatya on Winning National Award for Best Director

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