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Both films of film director Neeraj Singh are based on sensetive issues.

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-In collaboration with co-director Shraddha Srivastava and new writer Amit Chaturvedi, the writing of the film has been done.

-Apart from Brijendra Kala, Nimai Bali, Mithilesh Chaturvedi, Sanjeev Jaiswal, Kajal Modi will be seen in an important role.

Mumbai. Where it is the dream of every parent to make their children a doctor or a good officer by giving them a good education, there is also a society where their daughters are pushed into business like prostitution by the family. And that society is barren and fetters. Two films were announced in Mumbai by film directors Neeraj Singh and Shraddha Srivastava, both films are based on very sensitive issues, one film depicts the oppression of women in the name of tradition in the Banchhada community, while the other film is the story of religion conflict. Regarding the issue of conversion taking place in Film director duo Neeraj Singh and Shraddha Srivastava, who are in discussion about their films, have already made Bikroo Kanpur Gangster together, while now together with filmmaker Dharmendra Singh, they are making a film on these two sensitive subjects. Talking about the story of the film, the story has been written about the background of Uttar Pradesh and Neeraj Singh, Shraddha Srivastava and Amit Chaturvedi have written it after doing a lot of research. The shooting of the film Banchhra will be held in Lucknow from March 28, while after finishing the shoot of Banchhra, the team will go out to shoot Dharma Dvd. The film is being produced by JD Film Production House Pvt Ltd and Waft Studios. The co-producers are Kunal Srivastava and Amrik Singh Mann, while the film’s creative directors are Sanjeev Trigunayat, executive producer Avi Prakash Sharma, associate producer Rajkamal Singh Tarkar, cinematographers Rajkamal Gupta and Rajkiran Gupta.

In the Banchhada community, there is a celebration on the birth of a girl child, while no special interest is shown on the birth of a boy. Where every community has its own special ancestral work, the girls of Banchhada community are still forced to do prostitution. Film writer and director Neeraj Singh and Shraddha Srivastava is writing and directing a film named Banchhada- journey of a prostitute about this business of prostitution, which is running in the name of false practice in the Banchhada society. Neeraj Singh told that he is working on two films together. Film director Neeraj Singh said that the story of both his films is based on sensitive subjects, one exposes the prostitution taking place in the name of tradition, while the other film, whose name is Conversion, shows the religious conversion taking place in the world. The film shows how religious conversions are taking place globally. There are many states in India itself where people of different community incite to convert to another community saying that they are not safe in their religion.
Film director Neeraj Singh said that he has co-written the story of the film with his co-writer and director Shraddha Srivastava, while the film is being produced by Neeraj Singh and Dharmendra Singh himself, with Rajkamal Singh Tarkar co-producer of Banchhada. Neeraj Singh is known for making films on sensitive subjects, before this he directed Bikru Kanpur Gangster which was based on the life of gangster Vikas Dubey. He had to face many threats for the film Vikas Dubey. Nimai Bali, Mithilesh Chaturvedi and Javed Haider are in the lead roles in the film Banchhada, while the casting for the conversion is still going on. Banchhada – Journey of a Prostitute is being produced by JD Films Production House Pvt Ltd and Waft Studios , whereas the Dharmantran itself will be produced by Neeraj Singh’s home production house Waft Studios.

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Maharashtra Day: Sonali Kulkarni opens about her Konkan hiking trail achievement

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Mumbai, May 1: Actress Sonali Kulkarni, who has been appointed as a brand ambassador of Maharashtra’s Public Service Commission, is celebrating Maharashtra Day on Thursday.

The actress is deeply in love with the state, which accounts for the highest GSDP in the country.

She revealed that she has completed the Konkan trail on foot taking inspiration from her father, who is an avid hiker.

The actress works across Marathi and Hindi cinema, and has been given the honour alongside music composer Shankar Mahadevan.

Speaking on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, the actress told Media, “May 1 holds a special place in my heart. It marks both Maharashtra Day and International Labour Day. I deeply value every individual who contributes through their work, whether it’s a makeup artist, someone from the production team, or support staff. I respect and appreciate the effort and time each person puts in. I consider myself a worker too, both at home and in my field. I’m not shy of doing any kind of work, and I take pride in every person who brings their labour and talent to the table.”

The actress called Maharashtra, a diverse land of artists and sportspersons, as she said, “In our national pledge, we say ‘sampanna aur vividhta se bhara desh’ and Maharashtra reflects that beautifully. We have exceptional writers, sportspersons, actors, and artists in the Marathi industry. Our language is rich and musical; it carries a unique rhythm, a ‘naad’ of its own. I speak fairly good Marathi and deeply love our traditions and cultural landscape. Maharashtra is a treasure trove of art and heritage. It’s my dream to take my family to all the forts I’ve visited.”

She further mentioned, “My father, an avid hiker, has explored every fort in the state. We’ve completed the entire Konkan walking path. My mother, a Warkari, once walked from Anandi to Pandharpur — a tradition I dream of following someday. I love our music, our deities, and our folk culture. I feel truly blessed — by default — to be born in Maharashtra.”

Sonali was feted as the brand ambassador of Maharashtra’s Public Service Commission with greetings from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Chief Secretary of Maharashtra Sujata Saunik and Ashish Shelar.

“It makes me feel very proud. Shankar Mahadevan ji and I will be the faces for this initiative. In the Ramayana, there was a small squirrel who helped Ram and his army to build the bridge to Lanka. She was tiny but did her bit. I feel equally responsible and powerful to be the messenger of the government for the public. As an actor, I believe it is my duty to support and contribute positively to the efforts of the government wherever I can,” she added.

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Indian cinemas biggest stars rally behind WAVES 2025 event in Mumbai

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Mumbai, April 19: The who’s who of the Indian film industry are set to attend the WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) in Mumbai.

On Saturday, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister of Railways of India took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a promotional video featuring the biggest stars of Indian cinema including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Vikrant Massey and Nagarjuna.

In the video, the actors talk about the upcoming event, and also reveal that the conversation will be taken forward by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

It’s also revealed in the video that the event will see thought leaders from the entertainment industry, and pioneers across the industries lending their inputs to the event.

The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) is a global platform that unites pioneers, visionaries, and aspiring creatives from the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry.

The event is organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Create in India Challenge, and is poised to be a groundbreaking forum for discussions, collaborations, and transformative innovations.

It is sponsored by Netflix and orchestrated by Reskilll, and is set to redefine the future of storytelling, filmmaking, and digital content creation.

Waves Summit 2025 has been nothing short of extraordinary. With over 3,000 applications, only the top 600 candidates were meticulously selected and trained, ensuring a pool of highly skilled and passionate participants. The ‘Trailer Making Competition’, the event’s crown jewel, saw an overwhelming 134 entries, showcasing an array of creative talents eager to make their mark in the industry.

The event has seen over 3,000 applications, of which top 600 candidates have been selected and trained, ensuring a pool of highly skilled and passionate participants. The event is set to be held in Mumbai from May 1 to May 4 in the BKC area of Mumbai.

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A.R. Rahman reveals how news about his personal life affects his mental state

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Mumbai, April 17: Music maestro A.R. Rahman, currently preparing for his ambitious “Wonderment” tour, has admitted that news and rumours about him do take a toll on his mental well-being. In an exclusive conversation with Media, A.R. Rahman opened up about his preparation for the ‘Wonderment’ tour, the use of AI in music, his mental state, and much more.

When asked, “Music requires a happy state of mind, do news and rumours about you that circulate everywhere affect you?”

Rahman replied, “I think every artist goes through this. Sometimes they are in a very, very sad state, and they have to do ‘Chhaiya Chhaiya’ or ‘Hamma Hamma’. You can’t say I’m not in the mood. They will go to somebody else. Sometimes you are very happy, and they want you to do the saddest song. You should be ready for it. In music, you have to be in a very neutral condition. You are almost like an actor. You are sad inside but you have to play happy.”

When further inquired , “But as an artist and as a human being, does it really affect you when you read so much about yourself.” Opening about it Rahman quipped, ‘It does, It does affect but it’s part of the game. The ups and downs.”

For the unversed, A.R. Rahman’s wife announced her divorce with him in the month of November 2024. Soon a social media post went viral accusing Rahman of having an extra-marital affair with one of his band members which led Rahman to issue a statement. He also announced to take a legal action against those spreading defamatory news about him.

Further during the conversation, A.R. also spoke about his health and shared a message with his fans stating “Thank you for all the love. Sorry to have scared you. The hospital gave something which went viral. I am here healthy with all your prayers and love. See you on the 3rd at D.Y. Patil stadium.”

In the month of March, A.R. Rahman was admitted to the hospital in Chennai due to chest pain.

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