Tanya Singgh is here to amaze us yet again with her new track ‘Yeh Kaisa Nasha Hai’ presented by T-Series. Song out now!

Presented by T-Series, Tanya Singgh is seen in a never seen before avatar in ‘Yeh Kaisa Nasha Hai’. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, the sensuous yet romantic track is here to take over your hearts and Valentine’s Day playlist!

After impressing us with her touching vocals with ‘Woh Beetey Din’, Tanya Singgh is back to enthral us by not just singing but donning multiple glamorous avatars in ‘Yeh Kaisa Nasha Hai’. Paired alongside British-Indian actor Jason Shah, the video is directed and edited by Kunal Shivdasani. Penned by Gitanjali Singh, composed by Ajit Singh, and music produced by Jeff Hunt, you’re sure to vibe to this track!

Talking about the song, Tanya Singgh says “Recording the song, filming the music video, and the overall process of making ‘Yeh Kaisa Nasha Hai’ was an amazing experience. Its like I have discovered a new part of me who is just raring to go & *follow* her passion! Ofcourse it’s ‘team work’ that ‘makes the dream work’ and I feel more than blessed to have such lovely people to work with. Right from working *on* the audio with Jeff, my mom & Jerry, to *filming* the video with such creative and wonderful people like Kunal, Rocky, Jason, Arhhan, Rishi, Kanta, and the full team actually, it was like a circle of good energy working with love and passion.”

Jason Shah who features in the music video with Tanya Singgh, said, “I am really thrilled to have received the opportunity to work with Tanya Singgh. When I heard the song for the first time I instantly loved it. The music and the vibe of the song, everything was just so great that I couldn’t wait to start shooting and see the final result. We had a lovely time filming the music video together.”

Designer Rocky S, who designed the stunning outfits donned by Tanya in the song said, “Needless to say, Tanya has really impressed everyone with her vocal skills in this song. But not only *is* she an amazing singer, she has also portrayed herself in an excellent way, with every look that she has donned. I think it’s safe to say that she has done perfect justice to my designs and I’m very glad to be working with her.”

The director and editor of the music video, Kunal Shivdasani said, “I had a *great* time filming the music video with both Tanya and Jason. She is not only an amazing singer but she has also shown some exceptional acting skills in the music video.”

_Tanya Singgh’s Yeh Kaisa Nasha Hai, produced by T-Series is directed and edited by Kunal Shivdasani, lyrics are given by Gittanjali Singh, music produced by Jeff Hunt and is composed by Ajit Singh. The music video starring Tanya Singgh & Jason Shah, is out now on T-Series’

By SundeR M

Trailer launch of “Starting Troubles 2 – Bheja UnFry”

After the success of Starting Troubles 1, Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi, PRS Neurosciences & HiiH Productions and Ten Motion Arts are set to enthrall the audience with yet another unforgettable Medical drama series inspired by real events “Bheja Unfry- Starting Troubles 2”, directed by Abhinav Kamal of Stree fame, starring an ensemble cast of award winning talented actors like- Rakesh Bedi, Kannada Superstar Sudha Rani, Micky Makhija, Jaya Bhattacharya, Ankita Srivastava and Ankit Bathla with 6 episodes which are predominantly in Hinglish with a touch of some local south Indian regional languages. Season 2 is based on a true story of an infamous ‘guitar surgeon’ who performed a brain surgery on a patient who was playing the guitar during the surgery

Starting troubles is an idea conceptualised by *Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi*, an ENT surgeon, innovator and world-famous stand-up comedian based out of Bengaluru, India, elaborating further about the idea, he says “My goal with the web series is to capture & bring out the turbulences, struggles, the successes and failures experienced by doctors during the course of their training and career in an authentic way, without losing the essence yet at the same time, keeping the audience interests in mind” 

“Bheja unfry” – Starting Troubles Season 2 captures the life& journey of a budding neurosurgeon Dr. Sharan Srinivasan, who is trying to treat patients with a technique that magically cures seemingly untreatable and difficult neurological tremors and spasms. However, he faces Starting Troubles as his early success starts troubles among his colleagues and seniors. With refused support from his seniors and after seeing the suffering of his patients and their families, Dr. Sharan Srinivasan, along with his wife Dr. Prathiba Sharan, decided to set up their own social enterprise called PRS Neurosciences focused on restoring ‘functional independence’ after devastating diseases like stroke, head injury, spinal cord problems, Parkinsonism, etc which is still a mirage and not easily available, even in major metros in India and the developing world.  The series starts with a fascinating story of the ‘guitar surgeon’ where Dr. Sharan, portrayed onscreen by Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi performs the famous live surgery on a patient while he was playing the guitar (True incident in 2017). The success of this surgery sparks a thought-provoking tale of jealousy, vengeance and determination showing how these troubles have sparked innovative solutions to heal thousands of patients.  

Starting Troubles 1 was made on his Book “Inventing Medical Devices: A Perspective from India” and streamed on Amazon Prime US, Amazon Prime UK, YouTube Channel Buddy bits and Indian OTT platform EPICON. Starring Renuka Shahane, Parikshit Sahani and Kurish Deboo, the first season garnered millions of views and tremendous appreciation for the medical and non-medical community.

By SundeR M

Benu Heritage Takes Indian Heritage Classical Music To School Students

Benu Heritage Musical Concert in Mumbai witnessed about 300 school students cherish Indian Classical Music

Mumbai, February 03, 2023: About 300 school students from different schools and colleges of Mumbai immersed into melodious tunes of Santoor by the Santoor Maestro Padmashri Pandit Satish Vyas and to the renditions of the legendary Vocalist Pandit Jayteerth Mevundi and also took the pledge to preserve and take forward the heritage of music at ‘Benu Heritage’, India’s biggest and first – ever initiative of orienting school and college students to the rich tradition of Indian Classical Music, organised in Mumbai at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre.

‘Benu Heritage’ was organised by BENU, a non-profit organisation promoting Indian Culture and Heritage in the field of Classical Music, Dance, Art and Indigenous Handicraft, along with Matrix Freight Systems Private Limited, India’s fast growing freight management Company.

The Concert was inaugurated by the School Teachers present on the occasion along with an eminent vocalist Vidushi Smt Padmaja Chakraborty, President of Benu, Mr Jayanta Ray, Managing Director of Matrix Freight Systems Private Limited.

Benu has organised Benu Heritage Musical Concerts in three cities of Mumbai, Ahmedabad and New Delhi. The first flower of the Concert was strung in Mumbai today and the other two will happen in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. In the inaugural edition in Mumbai, the legendary Indian Classical icons Santoor Maestro Padmashri Pandit Shri Satish Vyas and Vocalist Pandit Shri Jayteerth Mevundi rendered soulful melodies that oriented the school students to the glory of Indian Classical Music.

Benu has created a musical platform of Benu Heritage with an objective to take Indian heritage of classical music to the school and college – level students by enlightening them about the rich tradition and quality of music. It intends to give the future generation a plethora of artists through this initiative.

Talking about the initiative, Vidushi Smt Padmaja Chakraborty, President of Benu said, “Inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to preserve and give impetus to our cultural heritage, we intend to re – define the course and promote Indian Classical Heritage music. Now on, BENU will work with an ‘Institutional Approach’ and reach out to the youths in schools and colleges whereby we act as their partner and expose them to good quality Indian Classical Music. Till now, there was no opportunity for the young minds for such an experience. We want the young generation to take up the mantel of preserving our rich traditional heritage, so that they will be able to preserve our rich heritage only when they get to know the right value. Though a small step, this effort will be a vital step to strengthen our cultural heritage.”

As a part of the initiative, BENU will associate with participating schools to impart classical music training to the students at least once in a month.

Smt Chakraborty added, “Indian Classical Music is not taught at a school level largely and Benu intends to contribute here. With a large number of latent talents, we are sure that our efforts will develop likings among a large number of youths and students. This would help to generate a cultural shift towards Indian Heritage Music over the next few years. We shall organise classical music programmes in educational institutions, provide training and guidance and other necessary aspects related to music.”

Talking about the need to bolster the culture of Indian Classical Music and support such an initiative, Mr Jayanta Ray, Managing Director of Matrix Freight Systems Private Limited said, “In India, cultural nationalism is proud of its linguistic heritage, culture and the diversity. But, at the same time, there is a need to protect, preserve and nurture our rich cultural heritage of classical music, which is otherwise eroding. Unless we logistically channelize our roots to classical music and our heritage, it will be very difficult for us to stand apart and position our identity in days to come.”

About Benu:
‘BENU’ is a Non-profit organisation promoting Indian Culture and Heritage in the field of Classical Music, Dance, art and indigenous handicraft. BENU is currently registered as a trust in the state of New Delhi, India and does different activities throughout the country. Since the formation of the trust, BENU has organised several programs to promote Indian Classical Music.

By Sunder M

दै मुंबई हलचल चे संपादक दिलशाद एस. खान कला संस्कृती फाउंडेशन तर्फे यांचा गौरव

मुंबईत कला संस्कृती फाउंडेशनतर्फे सत्कार समारंभ आयोजित करण्यात आला होता. हॉटेल पेनिन्सुला येथे आयोजित सत्कार समारंभात डॉ. मुंबई हसलचे संपादक दिलशाद एस. खान, बेटी बचाओ बेटी पढाओ चॅरिटेबल ट्रस्टचे अध्यक्ष अजय एल. दुबे, धडक कामगार युनियनचे संस्थापक अभिजित राणे, आत्मनिर्भर भारतचे राष्ट्रीय कार्याध्यक्ष रामकुमार पाल, सामाजिक कार्यकर्त्या मंजू लोढा, सामाजिक कार्यकर्ते अनिल मुरारका यांना इन्स्पायर पर्सनॅलिटी पुरस्काराने सन्मानित करण्यात आले. यावेळी राजदूत राजा भाऊ सेठ, पंतप्रधान स्वावलंबी मोहिमेचे राष्ट्रीय कार्याध्यक्ष राजकुमार पाल, व्हॅक पीपल कौन्सिलचे संस्थापक डॉ.विजय डी बजाज, कवयित्री शिखा दीप्ती, त्रियोगी नारायण पांडे, मानद कुलगुरू सौहार्द शिरोमणी डॉ.सौरभ पं.स. , प्रसिद्ध लेखिका डॉ.निक्की शर्मा, सय्यद सदन, मुदित आर्य यांचाही सन्मान करण्यात आला.
कला संस्कृती फाऊंडेशनच्या संस्थापक अध्यक्षा शीला शर्मा यांनी सांगितले की, कोविड काळात मानवतेच्या नात्याने आपली जबाबदारी पार पाडणाऱ्या आणि जबाबदारी पार पाडताना अपंगत्व आलेल्या अशा सेवानिवृत्त सरकारी कर्मचाऱ्यांनी कला संस्कृती फाऊंडेशनसाठी एकप्रकारे आपली सेवा दिली आहे. आदरणीय
माजी मंत्री हाजी अरफत शेख, शौर्य चक्र विजेते कारगिल योद्धा वीर दीप चंद गुप्ता, डॉ. विजय डी बजाज, हवालदार मंगेश सुर्वे, भारताचे शूर सैनिक कमांडो, मुंबईतील २६/११चे वीर, सहाय्यक पोलीस उपनिरीक्षक मंगेश नायक आणि कॅप्टन डॉ. प्रदीप पटनायक यांच्यासह मान्यवर मोठ्या संख्येने उपस्थित होते. शेवटी फाऊंडेशनच्या अध्यक्षा शीला शर्मा यांनी सर्व मान्यवरांचे आभार व्यक्त करून पत्रकार व सामाजिक कार्यकर्त्यांचेही समाजात महत्त्वाचे स्थान असल्याचे सांगितले. कारगिल योद्ध्यांचा तसेच सामाजिक कार्यकर्त्यांचा सन्मान करण्याचा हा आनंददायी क्षण आहे. त्यांची समाजातील महत्त्वाची भूमिका नेहमीच राहिली आहे आणि राहील.

छाया : रमाकांत मुंडे

By SundeR M