New Delhi: “What a pleasure to be present at the opening of the Indian Premier of Oscar nominated Swedish Film “Triangle of Sadness” at one of the best theatres of the country. I am feeling charged with new energy today. I congratulate H.E. Jan Thesleff Ambassador of Sweden to India and his complete team from Embassy of Sweden on this occasion and thank him for giving me this opportunity to do the honors,” said Dr, Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City, President of Marwah Studios at the grand event at Director’s Cut, PVR Cinema, Ambience Mall, New Delhi.

“I am recollecting my involvement with Oscars twelve years back when a short film “Smile Pinky” brought first Oscar to India where we had provided opening and closing titles and the graphics and animation part of the film. I wish feature film Triangle of Sadness may bestowed upon all the awards,” added Dr. Marwah also Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts.

 “I propose H.E. to formally inaugurate the Indo Sweden Film and Cultural Forum at International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry to develop and Promote relations between the two creative Industries of India and Sweden,” expressed Marwah.

Triangle of Sadness is a 2022 satirical black comedy film written and directed by Ruben Östlund in his English-language feature film debut. The film stars Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly de Leon, Zlatko Burić, Henrik Dorsin, Vicki Berlin, and Woody Harrelson.  The story is about Carl and Yaya, a couple of influencers, are invited to a luxury cruise ship alongside a group of out of touch wealthy people. The situation takes an unexpected turn when a brutal storm hits the ship narrated by H.E. Jan Thesleff Ambassador of Sweden to India while addressing the jam-packed hall.

Nyay Bhushan of Connectment, Markus Lundgren Economic Counsellor of Embassy of Sweden, large number of diplomats, film lovers and people from the art and culture fraternity were present there.

Sandeep Marwah Opened Premier Of Oscar Nominated Swedish Film

The dashing and dapper Manoj Bajpayee takes centre stage on the cover of the latest issue of ‘Society Achievers’ as he dives deep into his journey in Bollywood. The award-winning actor joined media magnate Nari Hira; Ashok Dhamankar of Magnate Publishing; and Andrea CostaBir, ‘Editor’, ‘Society Achievers’ to unveil the cover in the presence of the media at the fabulous Invincible at C’est la Vie, Mumbai.

Riding high on the success that followed the release of ‘Gulmohar’, Manoj was joined by producer Gitika Aggarwal; director Rahul Chittella; and castmates Suraj Sharma, Kaveri Seth, Shriharsh Sharma, Jatin Goswami, Utsavi Jha and Abhinav Bhattacharjee. They all took a moment to share how excited they were for Manoj and offered their best wishes to him and the magazine.

‘Society Achievers’ also took a moment to felicitate achievers from different spheres and recognise their immense contributions. This illustrious list included Author & Philanthropist, Dr Manju Lodha; Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Dr Rohan Palshetkar; Breast Specialist & Oncoplastic Surgeon, Dr Karishma Palshetkar; CMD, Bright Outdoor Media, Yogesh Lakhani; Managing Director, Cineyug Entertainment, Mohammed Morani; Founder of Shiva’s Stylo, Shiva Bhandari; and Founder, Naarad PR & Image Strategists, Anusha Srinivasan Iyer.

The new ‘Society Achievers’ issue is live. Check out the one-on-one interview with Manoj Bajpayee and more incredible stories.

Manoj Bajpayee Unveils The New Society Achievers Cover

Smita Thackeray’s Mukkti Foundation that has been working relentlessly in areas of drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, women and child welfare as well as art and culture for the last 25 years, organized a Women’s Day celebration honouring women from various fields with Mukkti Veer Nari Awards and Mukkti Women Achiever Awards for Excellence in Social Impact.
“At Mukkti, we believe that women empower women, hence we have women who have succeeded in various fields to award other successful people. It is very important to hold hands to progress,” says Smita Thackeray.

“We have still a long way to go, as majority of women in India suffer from lack of education, malnutrition, domestic violence, child marriage, child labour, female foeticide, dowry, gender discrimination at home and at workplaces among many others. Hence, the need for Women Empowerment is of utmost importance.”
Hon CM of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde presided over the event while Anupam Kher, Dulari Kher, Raveena Tandon, Veer Senani Foundation, Manju Lodha, Aruna Irani, Major General HS. Kahlon, Major General Vikrant Naik, and Alaya F were the guests of honour.
The Mukkti Veer Nari Awards were given to Poonam Chandrakant Jadhav, Priyanka Nilesh Khot, Sushama Sangram Phadtare, Sankapal Mayuri Anil, Ujwala Sanjay Mane, Mule Ashwini Machindra, Premala Sachin Jadhav, Nanda Dilip Padwal, Rani Sudhir Nikam, Suvarana Sujit Kirdat and Priyanka Somnath Mandhare – all family members of army martyrs.
Mukkti Women Achiever Awards for Excellence in Social Impact were given to Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Sheetal Kardekar, Ankita Verma, Dr. Trupti Gilada, Anita Peter, Adv. Priya Shah, LT CDR Tanu, MAJ Divya Aditi Nayak, Lata Ghanshamani, and SURG CDR Shazia Khan.
Hon Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, in his address, lauded Smita Thackeray and Mukkti Foundation, adding that he will always be there for his sisters and will support Mukkti in its endeavours.
The awards were interspersed with cultural programs including folk and light music, kathak and a feisty Lavani among others.

Hon CM Eknath Shinde Presides Over Mukkti Foundation Women’s Day Event, Lauds Smita Thackeray For Her Tireless Social Contribution

To herald International Women’s Day, Mid-Day, the morning daily Indian compact newspaper from Jagran Prakashan Ltd came out with the second edition of the Mid-Day Most Powerful Women Awards at the Orchid Ecotel. Exceptional women achievers making exemplary contributions in all walks of life recommitted to ensuring the safety, dignity and to provide opportunities to fellow women to pursue their dreams and aspirations.
The highlight of the event was that it highlighted the journey of inspiring women who made grassroots changes. The Women Achievers section highlighted the tremendous work done by women contributing to the society and the country. The focus clearly was on their innovation and spirit of service, leading to women-led development that falls in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of celebration of women empowerment and national growth.
Singer-banker-social activist Amruta Fadnavis, producer-social activist Wardha Nadiadwala, Rahul Shukla – Sales Head, Mid-Day, achievers of the likes of Smita Thackeray, Dr Jaspinder Narula, Madhushree, Rupali Suri, Renu Hansraj, Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, et al graced the event.
The celebrities in attendance were as follows. Amruta Fadnavis and Wardha Nadiadwala (Chief Guests), Gaurav Chopra (Guest of Honour), Rahul Shukla (Sales Head – Mid-Day), Smita Thackeray (Icon For Social Change), Renu Hansraj (Iconic Community Leader – Visionary), Rupali Suri (Iconic Contribution Towards Environment Conservation),Dr Jaspinder Narula (Iconic Voice Of Bollywood), Pink Joshi (Icon For Gender Equality), Madhushree (Iconic Voice Of The Year), Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer(Iconic Green Footprint Ambassador), Madhurima Tuli (Style Icon of The Year), Preeti Jhangiani (Woman Sports Enterpreneur Of The Year), Shruti Pathak (Songstress Of The Year), Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir(Iconic Celebrity Yoga Guru), Archana Gautam (Iconic Power-Pack Performer Of The Year), Sreejita De(Iconic Face Of Television Industry) Yuvika Chaudhary (Fashion Icon), Akansha Singh (Influential Health And Fitness Personality of The Year), Shama Shikander (Style Icon), Falguni Soni (Outstanding Contribution As Fastest Growing Brand In Nail Industry), Pavani Bhupendra Sudesha (Iconic Entrepreneur – Health & Wellness Coaching), Sanjukta Arun Barik (Iconic Entrepreneur – Art & Culture), Mamta Sipahimalani (Excellence In Corporate Gifting Solution), Kalyani Kaizzad Capadia (Iconic Women In Fitness Eduction), Sejal Shinde (Iconic Enterpreneur Of The Year), Shikha Gupta & Reshma Nikam (Directors) — Iconic Business Women Of The Year), Tanushree Roy Daga (Smart Restaurant Of India), Chef Loima (Iconic Thai Chef In India), Krupa Doshi (Iconic Women Enterpreneur In Food Industry), Neha Seth Arora (Iconic Wedding Planner of The Year), Dr Rituparna Banerjee (Iconic Women Achiever In Education Sector), Sneha Khanna (Iconic Youngest Business Woman Of The Year — Real Estate), Srushti Bala Nandgaonkar (Iconic Philanthropist In The Field Of Education), Mehek Purohit (Most Influencing Marketer Of The Year), Dr Sewanti Limaye (Iconic Medical And Precision Oncologist), Rashmi Arya (Iconic Woman Entrepreneur Of The Year), Mahua Chaudhari & Binny Sharma (Iconic Contribution Towards Women Empowerment), Shweta Pilani (Disruptive Fintech Solution For Retail), Adv Rubina Akhtar Hasan Rizvi (Iconic Sports Club), Geeta Singh (Iconic Entrepreneur Of The Year) among others.

Amruta Fadnavis – Warda Nadiadwala – Rahul Shukla – Gaurav Chopra – Renu Hansraj – Dr Anusha Srinivasan Iyer – Rupali Suri et al grace Mid-Day Power Women Awards

Versatile Iconic actor Manoj Bajpayee unveiled the latest  Society Achievers magazine cover with the entire team of the film, Gulmohar.
Society Achievers is India’s premier celebrity news and lifestyle magazine that covers the inspiring success stories of achievers and icons from diverse fields.
The magazine’s latest issue has an exciting cover story featuring the powerhouse performer and celebrated Bollywood Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who  unveiled the magazine cover to the national media in the presence of Media Magnate Nari Hira, Ashok Dhamankar, Andrea Costabir, Mohomad Morani, Dr. Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Manju Lodha, Simran Ahuja and a host of celebrities.
Bajpayee Spoke of his childhood and how a chance pitery reading opportunity by a teacher made him recite a Harivansh rai Bachchan poem. “That was the day a shy actor like me realised the potential in me.
 And then there was no looking back,” he said.
The magazine issue will bring to the fore the life, trials and tribulations of this versatile genius who has never forgotton his roots.
As Manju Lodha said, “there is nothing greater than turning the physical pages of a book and reading the story. You should go, buy a copy of the magazine and feel the joy of true reading!”

At Society Achievers’ Cover Unveiling, Manoj Bajpayee Admits His Tryst With Acting Was With A Harivansh Rai Bachchan Poem