On the occasion of the 156th birth anniversary of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian film industry, a grand award ceremony is being organized by the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation. The tradition of honoring the best artists and technicians of the film industry with the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award has been going on for many years. The main objective of this award to be held this year on 3 May 2025 at Mukesh Patel Auditorium in Mumbai is to appreciate the work of the behind-the-scenes technicians, laborers and artists like dancers, junior artists, fighters and encourage them by giving them the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award.

Every year many well-known stars and veterans of the film industry participate in this program by contributing.

32 associations of the film world nominate their most deserving members for this award and recommend them to the foundation. Around 75 awards will be distributed to film, TV serial, web series stars, singers and producer directors in the presence of the chief guest and around 2000 Bollywood personalities.

Foundation President Mr. Ashfaq Khopekar, Senior Vice President Babu Bhai Thiba and Vice President Ashok Shekhar and Vice President Vasudha Pandya have taken charge of this program. Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award is actually a mission. Around 5 lakh members of more than 32 associations of the film world by bringing them together under one ideology. This is to set an example in the world by bringing everyone from spot boy to superstar on one platform forgetting the difference between big and small.

Ashfaq Khopekar says that it is unfortunate that some unsuccessful film and non-film people who have taken over the association with the help of some selfish people of the association can stop it for a few days by creating obstacles in the completion of this mission but cannot end it. People are taking advantage by getting awards done by making similar names of Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award. Members of the film world have to struggle for work till their last breath. No government scheme is applicable to the people of the film industry while entertainment is the only industry which pays huge amount of tax to the government. In such a situation, the people of the industry have no support except their own organization, but now many film associations have been taken over by anti-social elements and the government and the bigwigs of the industry are silent. Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation is not limited to just awards but has been formed with the purpose of serving the people of the film industry and fighting for their rights. The next step of the foundation is to start medical help for the members and education help and housing scheme for their children soon.

With the hard work and dedication of the foundation’s president Ashfaq Khopekar and senior vice president Babu Bhai Thiba, the workers, technicians, artists, journalists and producers of the film industry have been able to gather at one place for many years through this work.

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The Most Prestigious Ceremony “Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award 2025” Will Be Held On 3rd May, The Evening Will Be Decorated With Stars

From; 16^th to 22^nd April  2025

MOMENTS…

An Exhibition of Photographs by Kabeer Ramesh

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

(Terrace Gallery)

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm.

Contact: +91 9920072573

kabeerphotoart.com

Moments…a solo photo-art exhibition by Kabeer Ramesh at the Jehangir Art Gallery from 16-22 April 2025

This show was inaugurated on 16th April 2025 by Professor Gautam Gawali, (Pro VC Amity University) Kabeer Ramesh Professor SM Michael (Director Indian Institute of Culture Mumbai and renowned abstract artist Vilas Shinde in the presence of Photographer Kabeer Ramesh’s students, Miss. Pradnya , Professor Abhinaya Ramesh, international visitors from Rome, Girl students (Seating)

Photo artist Kabeer Ramesh comes with one more solo exhibition of his photographs at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery. His previous exhibitions were ‘Frozen in Times’, (Jehangir, 2023); ‘Every Picture has a Story’ (Niyta Art Gallery); and ‘Enduring Imprints’ (Nehru Centre). The ‘Moments’, as he titles the present exhibition, captures his creative moments, depicting a variety of subjects drawn from broad experiences resulting from travels to European museums, landscapes and other locations. This attempt at memorializing the monumental achievements of humanity, inscribed in stone, depicts human resolve in achieving the unachievable: the London Bridge and the skyscrapers, among others; at the same time, the melancholy and enigma of bondage and yearning for freedom are present in his photos of statues. Thus, Kabeer’s photo art offers sensitive explorations into the complex human condition: a deep yearning for freedom and unavoidable bondage.  Some of his works are presented in the black and white scheme: the Taj Mahal, the London Bridge, the dilapidated urban habitat, and the harsh conditions of life. This offers both an archaic presence and its fleeting, fading passage.  Kabeer is fascinated with the many shades and moods of the sky. The sky at different times of the day and night presents multiple possibilities; even the darkness, that is the absence, offers glimpses of potential.   Portraits in Kabeer’s work of people from everyday walks of life present many orientations to the given:  some present deep anguish, while others show contentment even amidst the uncertain. Kabeer’s work offers many ways of seeing and visualizing.

MOMENTS… An Exhibition Of Photographs By Kabeer Ramesh In Jehangir Art Gallery

देश के चर्चित रणनीतिकार पीयूष गोयल बिहार में काफी सक्रिय हो चुके हैं। देश भर में अपने कुशल रणनीति के लिए ख्याति प्राप्त पीयूष गोयल आगामी बिहार विधानसभा चुनाव से पूर्व बिहार में काफी सक्रिय हो चुके हैं। अलग अंदाज से अपने रणनीति को अंजाम तक पहुचाने वाले पीयूष गोयल ने संचार शक्ति के जरिये बिहार के तमाम 243 विधानसभा सीटों पर सर्वे कार्य की शुरुआत कर चुके हैं। उनका दावा है किसी के पास बिहार की एक्चुअल डाटा उपलब्ध नही है। लगभग तमाम बातें हवा हवाई हो रही है इस खाई को पाटने के लिए हमने अपनी 100  सदस्यीय टीम बिहार में उतारी है जिसका काम विधानसभा स्तर पर जानकारी व डाटा उपलब्ध करना है। अभी तक प्राप्त जानकारी के अनुसार मेरा अनुमान है बिहार के वोटर लिस्ट व राशन कार्ड लिस्ट में काफी अनियमितताएं हैं। इसमे एक बड़ी सुधार की जरूरत है। मैं किसी पर बिना उंगली उठाते हुए ये संकेत देना चाहता हूं कि ये हमारे लोकतंत्र के लिए सही नही है। हाँ ये सच है कि 20 वर्ष पहले के बिहार में और अब के बिहार में जमीन आसमान का फर्क है। पिछले डेढ़ दशक में बिहार में काफी प्रगति हुई है लेकिन बिहार में जो प्राकृतिक संसाधनों की भरमार है उसके अनुरूप इसे और आगे होना चाहिए।

पीयूष आगे कहते हैं कि हमारी टीम कुछ ही दिनों में बिहार के तमाम विधानसभा क्षेत्रों की पूर्ण जानकारी जुटा लेगी उसके बाद हम हमारे सहयोगी दलों व प्रत्याशियों के लिए कार्य की शुरुआत करेंगे। कुछ बड़ी राजनैतिक दलों से हमारी करार हो चुकी है और कुछ दलों व बड़े राजनैतिक प्रोफाइल वाले व्यक्तियों से बाते अभी जारी है। हमारी ओंर से ये तय है कि क्वांटिटी नही क्वालिटी पर बिस्वास करते हैं। हमारे पास अनुभवी व दक्ष लोगो की टीम है जो कई मायनो में खास है। हम बिहार विधानसभा चुनाव में कई ऐसी चीज़ें उपयोग में लाने वाले हैं जो देश मे अभी तक किसी के देखा या सुना तक नही होगा।

गौरतलब है कि पीयूष इससे पूर्व कर्नाटक, तेलंगाना, उत्तरप्रदेश, महाराष्ट्र, झारखंड व दिल्ली चुनाव में कई राजनैतिक पार्टियों के कुशल रणनीतिकार के रूप में कार्य कर चुके हैं। उपरोक्त क्षेत्र के नेताओ के बीच एक आदर्श के रूप प्रसिध्द हैं। दिल्ली समेत बिहार में भी बड़े राजनेताओ के साथ इनके संबंध काफी पुराने हैं। पीयूष का दावा है बिहारभर का कुछ एक्सक्लुसिव डाटा जो मेरे पास है देश भर में किसी के पास नही है जो किसी भी राजनैतिक दलों व प्रत्याशी के लिए ब्रह्मास्त्र साबित हो सकता है। अब देखना दिलचस्प होगा कि प्रशांत किशोर के राजनेता बन जाने से चुनावी रणनीतिकार की जो कुर्सी खाली हुई है उस पर पीयूश अपना कब्जा जमा पाते हैं कि नही।

देश के चर्चित रणनीतिकार पीयूष गोयल बिहार में सक्रिय, 243 विधानसभा में एकसाथ स्टार्ट किया सर्वे

From: 15^th to 21^st April 2025

“Realms of Peace – IV

Solo Show of Paintings

By Well-known artist Bhaskar Singha

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G.. Road,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9811686338

Email: bhaskarsingha@gmail.com

Realms of Peace – IV : The Meditative Art of Bhaskar Singha

The world of art is often seen as a sanctuary—an alternate realm where beauty, thought, and emotion converge. Few artists embody this idea more completely than Bhaskar Singha, whose upcoming solo exhibition, “Realms of Peace – IV,” promises to be both a visual and spiritual journey.

The exhibition was inaugurated on Tuesday, 15th April 2025 by Sudipto Sen, noted film director of The Kerala Story and Bastar; Mr. Mohan Thombre, retired IAS officer; Mrs. Sujata Bali of Miran Production,  Mr. Rakesh Gupta, Director of Routes 2 Roots NGO; and Mr. Sujit Das, Executive Vice President – Creative, Turmeriq.

Bhaskar Singha is not merely a painter—he is a seeker, a chronicler of life’s simplicity, and a spiritual explorer. Over the last 28 years, he has developed a unique visual language, initially through watercolour, and later through acrylic on canvas. His early watercolours are noted for their distinct layering technique—ten to twelve translucent washes that often resemble stencil work or the wax resist textures of batik.

As his journey progressed, so did his themes. Singha often chooses issue-based subjects—child labour, devotion, psychology, Sanatan philosophy—transforming them into meditative reflections on canvas. His deep connection with the Ramakrishna Mission infused his art with a stronger spiritual dimension, and the influence of Sanatan Sanskriti became increasingly central to his work.

Singha’s artworks are rich in symbolism and atmosphere. One can sense the cool breeze on a beach, the rustling of leaves, or the searing heat of a summer day—each natural element crafted with emotional nuance. In works like ‘Youth,’he portrays the fire and competitive spirit of young people across genders, highlighting the evolving roles of women in society. In another series, inspired by the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, he created pieces such as ‘Run for Clean India,’ capturing the ripple effect of one individual’s actions in inspiring community change.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5DRdVHRa1vw

Realms Of Peace – IV Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Bhaskar Singha

15^th to 21^st April 2025

“How to Disappear Completely”

Solo Show of Paintings by contemporary master painter Amit Gautam

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing:11am to 7pm.

Contact:+91 7983017587

Amit Gautam, a distinguished visual artist, is celebrated for his exceptional command over the watercolor medium—a form both fluid and elusive, requiring a rare finesse. A postgraduate from National Institute of Design, Amit brings a unique take on contemporary art.

His works have been showcased across prominent galleries both in India and internationally, including the Fall Brook Art Centre, Middletown Arts Centre, Mooresevevilla Arts Centre, Pryor Art Gallery, and the Michelson Museum of Art in the United States.

Watercolor, by its very nature, demands both patience and precision. To coax such a mercurial medium into form is an art in itself—and in Gautam’s work, viewers are treated to a masterclass in this delicate balance. His portraits, the highlight of this exhibition, are imbued with quiet intensity and a profound sensitivity to human expression. Faces in his paintings do not merely exist—they speak, they reveal, they evoke.

Gautam’s fascination with the human condition—particularly the nuances of the face—forms the emotional core of his artistic journey. The human figure has remained a consistent theme in his explorations, serving both as subject and metaphor. In his portraits, each face becomes a narrative—etched in color, shadow, and silence.

This exhibition is not a declaration, but an invitation—to experience the poetic drama of light and pigment, of flowing color harnessed within form. The works are as unrestrained as they are composed—a celebration of color, contemplation, and craft.

His paintings strike a rare harmony between conceptual precision and expressive freedom.

The exhibition is open to all, from 11 AM to 7 PM daily, and admission is free of charge. Art connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike are warmly invited to witness this exquisite confluence of technique and soul, and to immerse themselves in a visual experience that is both profound and poetic.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X1rCNUoxpc0

How To Disappear Completely Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Master Painter Amit Gautam In Jehangir Art Gallery