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Beauty/Fitness

Gulshan Kumar Film & Television Institute of India inaugurated its Session-3

July 21, 2018

The 3rd session of the Gulshan Kumar Film & Television Institute of India, (GKFTII), opened with much fanfare and grandeur. The entire faculty and staff ensured to create another success story with the formal inaugural function at Laxmi Studios, T-Series, Film City Noida. The chief guest was the most famous international star from Mumbai, Mr. Gulshan Grover. The occasion was graced by Mrs. Sudesh Kumari, Director, GKFTII besides the other Directors, Ms. Tulsi Kumar, Ms. Khushali Kumar and Mr. Hitesh Ralhan.

Tulsi Kumar in her address told the gathering that she is taking forward her father’s dream in the form of GKFTII. Gulshan Kumar always shared his success with people. Entry into the film industry was always very difficult marred with exploitations. A proper film school with a mission could elevate people and show new aspirants the highway to success. She praised the entire teaching faculty and staff for raising the GKFTII to this level of excellence in this short period.
Whereas, Khushali Kumar, the renowned international celebrity fashion designer, was beaming with modesty and humility in spite of her stupendous success in the international arena. Hollywood stars like Shakira, Leann Rimes, Ashanti, Melanie B, Carmen Electra, Jenna Dewan Tatum and Justin Bieber like to flaunt her flamboyant designs on all major events and programs. When asked to guide the students about the significant character traits in personality that leads to success, she in her characteristic modest fashion emphasized to respect the parents.
Gulshan Grover addressed the students at great length. Mr. Gulshan Grover, who has done Masters from SRCC, In an answer to the students he reminded them, “When the going gets tough the tough get going”.
He emphasized the need to be attentive in the classroom as the foundation of the success is laid down at this very place in the Alma matter. He time and again asked them not to worry about the future rather than concentrating on the class. Sharing from his days of struggle he told the students that they would have to salute the drivers and attendants of the producers and directors just to get an opportunity to talk to them about getting a role. GKFTII students are lucky to be in the top film industry production house. The GKFTII, he emphasized is not a money-making exercise but it is the vehicle that is carrying the legacy forward of a legend. The long question-answer session was full of wisdom and a great opportunity of learning. He summed up by saying, “You have to leave your comfort zone to be successful”.

Beauty/Fitness

“Bang Bang” First Music Project of Rapper & Tv sensation Akash Dadlani

June 30, 2018

Akash Dadlani, who came in limelight after Bigg Boss 11, is now back with his first music video “Bang Bang”. He was witnessed in New Delhi for the promotions of his latest project, and as per what he revealed about his song, it is a story of everyone who goes through a struggle and emerges a winner. The press conference took place in the theatre club & Lounge at Paschim Vihar. Along with him the singer Priyanka and music director, composer Mistabaaz was also present to grace the event. And for the same, owner of the lounge Jagjeet Singh Walia seemed pretty excited.
Also known as Acash Dadlani, while talking to media peeps he shared the further details and said, “I guess Mistabaaz was the right choice for the song and of course beautiful Priyank who gave her voice. This song is very special to me, what Acash Dadlani says he does, and we together did it, so here I am with Bang Bang, I hope people will love this song.” Further, he added, “The ‘Bang Bang’ song is a fun anthem. It’s a track which will groove everyone around and the song tells my story and the story of everyone who struggles and becomes a winner.”
Well, Bang Bang is a peppy track shot with college students and stunt bikers. Featured by Envy Worldwide, it’s a presentation of Vijay Bhardwaj. Artist management by Pavneet Kapoor, the track is coming on July 4.

Entertainment

Veteran actor Tom Alter’s last film ‘Kitaab’ premiere held in Nation’s Capital

May 16, 2018

The premiere of the award-winning Short film titled “Kitaab” starring legendary actor late Mr. Tom Atler held in New Delhi. The actor who will be remembered for his brilliant acting, Tom Alter will be seen in his last feature film. The movie is based on the increasing influence of electronic gadgets, we are moving away from books. Therefore, apart from the film screening, there was also a panel discussion on the topic of “Impact of Electronics gadgets on Books.”
The event took place in Film Division Auditorium at Mahadev Road. The entire program was graced by the presence of well-known personalities and the panelists, Padmbhushan Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, Founder Sulabh Swachchata Andolan and Smt. Maitreyee Pushpa noted Novelist and Hindi Writer, Vice Chairperson, Hindi Academy, as well as director of the film Kamlesh K Mishra.
In the panel discussion, Dr. Pathak stated, “Nowadays, people are tangled up in gadgets and mobiles. All these gadgets need support, they can’t work without any support like electricity, internet and all, but our books are free. Yes, gadgets are also important but it can’t replace the feel of a book.”
Whereas, Smt. Maitreyee said, “the history of Kitaab is old, it changes every phase of life and things have changed a lot, we don’t need any technology for a book, no internet nothing. We can read a book anywhere, in a forest as well. Yes, technology has reached so far, mobile phones are useful for everyone even ladies in small villages as well. But the culture of books will never end and it should not end.”
Directed by the award-winning director Kamlesh K Mishra, the impactful film reveals, because of the increasing influence of electronic gadgets, the books are getting away from us. And the legendary actor Late Tom Alter has played the role of an old librarian in this film and left no stone unturned to get the last reader coming to the library.
Well, ‘Kitaab’ won best film Short Film, Calcutta International Cult Film Festival. A finalist for Feel The Reel International Film Festival (U.K), Chosen for Second Best Male Actor (Tom Alter).
Even Semi-Finalist for Las Angeles Cine Fest (Still in the race of Finalist) and Official Selection for Rome Independent Prisma Award.

Entertainment

‘Raazi’ promoted by Alia Bhatt & Vicky Khaushal in Nations’s Capital!

May 10, 2018

B’town’s bubbly actress Alia Bhatt along with actor Vicky Kaushal were out here in Delhi for the promotion of their upcoming film “Raazi”. Along with them the director of the film Meghna Gulzar was also there to grace the event. The event took place in Hotel Le Meridien.
“Raazi” is an upcoming Indian period thriller film directed by Meghna Gulzar and produced by Vineet Jain, Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar and Apoorva Mehta under the banner of Dharma Productions. It features Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles. The film is an adaptation of Harinder Sikka’s novel Calling Sehmat, about an Indian spy married to a Pakistani military officer during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. And the film is slated to release on 11th May.

Entertainment

HARJEETA: Ammy Virk starrer is a remarkable true story of Harjeet Singh, an Indian professional hockey player

May 10, 2018

Famous Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk is all set to hit the screens by his upcoming biopic of Indian Hockey player Harjeet Singh Tuli. Harjeeta is based on the passionate true story of Harjeet Singh, who captained the Indian squad at the 2016 Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup. Well, the entire details are revealed by Ammy Virk himself, who was present in a press conference held in PVR Plaza, Connaught Place, New Delhi. Along with him the producer of the film Bhushan K Chopra, Munish Sahni, Varinderr Kumar and Vikas Jain were also present for the same.
While talking to media peeps about the movie and his character Ammy Virk, stated, “Firstly, I would like to thank the entire media for supporting our film. Yes, Harjeeta is a biopic and it’s releasing this 18th May. A film on Harjeet Singh Ji Captain of Indian Hockey Tema and his life journey. This movie revealing the struggle faced by him and his family and how his passion made his dream comes true.” Further, he added, “My experience while working for this film was great. For a biopic, it’s difficult to match the reel life look with real character, and somehow it worked well for us. Each and everyone from our team worked really hard for this film. It’s a different film I hope people will; appreciate our work.”
As the movie is based on true story, it reveals the life of Harjeet Singh Tuli an Indian hockey player, whose family, like so many families in this country was struggling with the biggest problem of our nation, poverty. The passionate and much incredible story of India’s Winning Captain of HJWC 2016 Cup. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and featured by Sizzlen Productions & Malika Productions, Harjeeta will be releasing on May 18, 2018.

Entertainment

Varun Dhawan visited Lakshmibai College in Delhi for October promotions!

April 7, 2018

TAC NEWS: This year April will be treating October. Yes ‘October’, the upcoming movie of the talented and handsome actor of B’town Industry Varun Dhawan, which will be releasing this 13th of April. Therefore, Varun is leaving no bars to promote his film. As he visited Lakshmibai College in Ashok Vihar-III to interact with his fans. Even though Varun had a tight shoot schedule throughout the day, he made sure that he did not make his fans waiting in Delhi heat. The girls were so excited to see Varun that he almost got mobbed by them. The entire crowd went crazy and everyone was mesmerized by his charm.
While interacting with students, Varun revealed about his film October, Shoojit Sircar’s unique love story, as per him this movie is not a Love Story, but rather a story about love. He appealed everyone to watch the film. The film is completely shot in Delhi at Dwarka with a few portions shot at Connaught Place, New Delhi, and Defence Colony, South Delhi.
Well, Varun will be portraying the character of Dan: A hotel management trainee and career-oriented person. Along with him the movie also stars Banita Sandhu and Gitanjali Rao in lead roles. October is an upcoming 2018 Indian romantic drama film directed by Shoojit Sircar and written by Juhi Chaturvedi. Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar under Rising Sun Films productions, the film is scheduled for release on 13 April 2018.

News/Events

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Conducts its Final Challenge in the Public Eye ahead of Launch

April 4, 2018

Three years after the beginning of a gruelling testing programme that has seen it conquer every corner of the globe from freezing snowfields to searing deserts, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan will undertake The Final Challenge to prove itself Effortless Everywhere in the public eye.
Three years after the beginning of a gruelling testing programme that has seen it conquer every corner of the globe from freezing snowfields to searing deserts, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan will undertake The Final Challenge to prove itself Effortless Everywhere in the public eye. In an unprecedented partnership, Rolls-Royce and National Geographic will work together to publish daily film and photograph updates as Cullinan undertakes trials in Northern Europe, the Middle East and the United States for a final time ahead of its world debut later this year.
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan will embody all the values and capabilities that drove Rolls-Royce’s two founding fathers, the Honourable Charles Rolls and Sir Henry Royce, to secure the marque’s reputation early last century, as they took top honours in rigorous public adventures such as the Scottish Reliability Trials, the London to Edinburgh event and the Alpine Trials.
The Final Challenge will begin in the Highlands of Scotland on Wednesday 4 April and will be broadcast on social media by National Geographic and Rolls-Royce as it continues its adventure through the Alpine snowfields of Austria, the arid deserts of the Middle East and finally across the toughest terrain in the United States. These will include multiple off-road challenges and miles of rough terrain.
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan and crew will be accompanied on The Final Challenge by acclaimed explorer and photographer Cory Richards, National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year in 2012. The National Geographic team will document the journey with daily updates broadcast from the spectacular, far-flung locations he and the crew encounter.
“I promised the public three years ago that I would involve them in the development and testing of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and I continue to keep that promise by making The Final Challenge, a public trial,” comments Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce. “Today’s public and customers will see Rolls-Royce in a wholly new light as Cullinan demonstrates just how capable a Rolls-Royce can be. And in a few short months, our customers will be able to experience this capability for themselves as they get behind the wheel of this truly compelling Rolls-Royce that is Effortless, Everywhere.”

Entertainment

Varun Dhawan launched the third song Tab Bhi Tu from his movie ‘October’ in Delhi

March 30, 2018

TAC NEWS
 
Talented actor of Bollywood Industry Varun Dhawan, who is known for his versatility, is now coming up with another intense flick “October”. Therefore, for the same Varun was witnessed in Delhi. As he launched the third soulful track from his film, Tab Bhi Tu, sung by none other than Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, composed by Anupam Roy and lyrics by Tanveer Ghazi. The launch took place in PVR at Pacific Mall, Subhash Nagar, where along with Varun the director of the film Shoojit Sircar was also present to grace the event.
Apart from the song launch, the leads, the director & the actor interacted with media peeps. They revealed few details of the film. On asking about his experience and film October, Varun stated, “I am really blessed to be a part of October, when I did this film, it left an impact on me in a big way. I would say, you guys will understand the real meaning of love by watching this film. The real Varun who wanted to be an actor, the inside out what I wanted to do, I hope I got that from this film. I really needed such film in my life.” While thanking the director Shoojit, Varun further stated, “I really thankful to Shoojit Ji, for accepting me. It’s a great film about love and life. Honestly, there is a lot more in October, which will be revealed soon. The movie had really made me more confident as an actor.”
On the other hand, on asking about the title of the film director Shoojit Sircar stated, “You have to watch the film to understand the title October.” Not revealing much he further added, “In this film I explored that part, which is actually Varun in real life. It’s really an honest concept.”
Well, Varun will be portraying the character of Dan: A hotel management trainee and career-oriented person. Along with him the movie also stars Banita Sandhu and Gitanjali Rao in lead roles. October is an upcoming 2018 Indian romantic drama film directed by Shoojit Sircar and written by Juhi Chaturvedi. Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar under Rising Sun Films productions, the film is scheduled for release on 13 April 2018.

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