DJ Hardik, Ronak Panani, and Angadpreet Singh Unveil Dhyra Productions: Ushering in a New Era of Entertainment

Dhyra Productions released two songs - “Patiala Peg” a lively Punjabi track sung by * -Kanwalpreet*Produced by Ronak Panani, DJ Hardik and Angadpreet Singh, *”Rukhi Rutt" featuring the dynamic talents of Devenderpal Singh, Toofan Singh Gill, and Star DX,

The grand star- studded launch saw the presence of Gurpreet Kaur Chadha, kangna Sharma, Sawan Rupowali, Dimple Soni, Kunwar Amar, Rrahul Narain Kanal, Nikita Rawal Ramji Gulati, Aziz Zee, Ayesha Hashme, Sonia Birji, Hema Sharma, Tehraan Bakshi, Akansha Verma, Sufia Tanweer, Shwetaa Khanduri, Sachin Sharma, Harsimran Oberoi, Rajiv Roda, Shibani Kashyap, Tiaara Gujral, Niyati Fatnani, Simran Sachdeva, Bhagyashree Talukdar, Shahwar Ali, Zulfi Syed & Many More.

The entertainment industry witnessed a monumental moment as the grand launch of Dhyra Productions marked the dawn of a new era. Owned by the visionary trio DJ Hardik, Ronak Panani, and Angadpreet Singh, Dhyra Productions promises to be an unparalleled force in the world of films, music, events, and artist management. The glittering event, brimming with the who’s who of the entertainment industry, was a testament to the grandeur and ambition of this pioneering production house.

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Dhyra Productions is not merely a company, it is a vibrant amalgamation of entertainment and cutting-edge technology, with a focus on creating content that uplifts, inspires, and entertains. The production house aims to be a beacon for established and emerging talents, each poised to make a significant mark on the industry. With a commitment to producing content that resonates deeply with audiences, Dhyra Productions is set to redefine the entertainment landscape.

The powerhouse behind this initiative, DJ Hardik, is renowned as India’s youngest and most dynamic DJ, with an impressive array of hit gigs and official remixes under his belt, all associated with the biggest music labels in India "At Dhyra Productions, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a deep love for entertainment. Our vision is to blend the pulse of music and the magic of cinema with cutting-edge technology, creating experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide"

Ronak Panani, a stalwart in Mumbai’s real estate landscape, brings his business acumen and strategic foresight to the table. As one of the city’s leading builders, Ronak’s expertise will undoubtedly propel Dhyra Productions to new heights "Dhyra Productions is very special to me, its named after my daughter Dhyra. We are on a mission to bring exceptional entertainment to life. Our goal is to create content that not only captivates but also inspires and uplifts. By leveraging our diverse expertise and uniting creativity with strategic vision, we're committed to building a platform where talent thrives and the future of entertainment is shaped"

Angadpreet Singh, a name synonymous with excellence in music production, has an illustrious career spanning over 500 songs. His work with prestigious labels such as T-Series, Universal Music, Sony Music, Sa Re Ga Ma, and the world’s largest Punjabi music label, Speed Records, speaks volumes about his unmatched talent and experience. Angadpreet has also left an indelible mark in the world of Punjabi cinema, having produced several films that have captivated audiences across the globe "At Dhyra Productions, our vision is to set new benchmarks in the entertainment industry by combining creativity, innovation, and unwavering dedication. Our mission is to produce content that resonates deeply with audiences, nurtures emerging talent, and celebrates the richness of entertainment. As we look to the future, we are committed to expanding our horizons, exploring new genres, and continuously pushing the envelope to deliver unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impact"

Apart from the announcement of the production house, Dhyra Productions released two songs - “Patiala Peg” a lively Punjabi track sung by Kanwalpreet. Produced by Ronak Panani, DJ Hardik and Angadpreet Singh, ”Rukhi Rutt" featuring the dynamic talents of Devenderpal Singh, Toofan Singh Gill, and Star DX, produced by the powerhouse duo Ronak Panani and Hardik.

The evening shone even brighter with the heartfelt video messages sent by some of the biggest stars in the industry. Gippy Grewal, Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk, Karan Aujla, Master Saleem, legendary Daler Mehndi, Harshdeep Kaur, Sudesh Lehri, Jasbir Jassi, Amit Trivedi and many more all extended their warmest wishes and blessings to the new venture, expressing their excitement for what the future holds under the banner of Dhyra Productions.

Together, these three visionaries have united their talents to create Dhyra Productions, a company dedicated to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences.

Priyanka Chopra's Quantico is back this month

Priyanka Chopra goes all out to announce Quantico in India with a bang!

Quantico that went on to become an instant global success helmed by international superstar Priyanka Chopra, is all set to make a return this September in India and will be airing the same day as the U.S.

Priyanka Chopra wowed the West and took the television entertainment space by storm, as she made her presence felt at the biggest do’s that mattered and even graced numerous international magazine covers.

Pyaasa - The Only Restored Indian Film to Premiere at the 72nd Venice Film Festival in September 2015

“Pyaasa” – A timeless masterpiece by Guru Dutt becomes the only Indian film restored by an Indian company for a world premiere in the competition section  at the 72nd Venice Film Festival

Pyaasa (1957) - Image Courtesy WIKIPEDIA

Ø  Ultra Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd had 45 experts working round the clock for over 4 months to restore and bring back the film to its original quality and  showcase it globally

Ø  Pyaasa will compete with 20 other prestigious restored films from all over the world for the coveted “ Venice Classics Award” for the best restored film

Ø  The 72nd Venice Film Festival will be held from 2–12 September 2015 in Venice

Mumbai,17^thAugust, 2015: In a significant moment for the Indian film industry, Ultra Media & Entertainment presentation “Pyaasa”,a timeless Indian cult classic of 1957 starring Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman & Mala Sinha has become the only Indian film restored by an Indian company to be officially selected in the prestigious “Venice Classics” section at the forthcoming Venice Film Festival in September 2015

Ultra Media & Entertainment, who are the negative rights owners of Pyaasa, have restored this film completely for the grand occasion with an objective of preserving and presenting it in its original quality to the global audience. Pyaasa will be screened on 11^th September 2015 at 2pm and 12^th September, 2015 at 9am in “Sala Volpi” auditorium at Venice Film Festival 

On this momentous occasion, Mr. SushilKumar Agrawal, CEO, Ultra Media & Entertainment Private Ltd. said: “It gives us an immense pleasure to present a cult classic like “Pyaasa” to the global audience. There is a huge fan following of Guru Dutt all over the world who   have not been able to see this ageless magic in its original form and glory. It took us nearly 4 months to restore this film frame by frame and we are happy that the final outcome of the restored version can now be seen in its original form. Out of the many classics that we have restored, “Pyaasa” has a special place in our hearts. It is one of the rarest gems of Indian Cinema and we take great pride in preserving it and showcasing it globally. In fact the film has already created substantial buzz and we have several distribution enquiries from various parts of the world. We are also planning a major theatrical release of Pyaasa post its screening at the Venice   Film Festival.” 

Ultra has major plans to promote and market the film at the festival. 2 screenings of the film is scheduled at the festival venue. Ultra expects a huge demand from International Distributors, Sales agents, ancillary content aggregators & exhibitors for the restored version of “Pyaasa” at the festival. The most challenging part after acquiring the rights was sourcing the authentic materials to complete the preservation. After much effort, Ultra found the original camera negatives of the film at an archive in India, However a lot of the parts of the negatives were either damaged or lost. 

Ultra decided to use as much parts as possible from the original Camera Negative and a few parts were used from 35mm prints. A new digital transfer was created in 2K resolution on the ARRISCAN film scanner.This in-house technology of Ultra Studio & Digital Lab (a division of Ultra Media & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd) helped in applying a multidisciplinary, data-centric approach to the entire film’s restoration process.

Once the complete film was digitally transferred, came the most challenging part of restoration. Thousands of instances of dirt, lines, scratches, splices, warps, jitters and green patches were manually removed frame by frame under careful supervision by experienced artists.

The in-house talented professionals used a specialized film content mending and defect removal mechanism in their repair process. They carefully selected the best way to restore this priceless classic to its original quality. 

The original monaural soundtrack was remastered at 24-bit from the 35mm optical soundtrack. Clicks, thumps, hiss and hum were manually removed frame by frame at the sound studio of Ultra Media & Entertainment .The film will be presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.33:1.

“Venice Classics” has been a crucial section of the Venice Film Festival which has been successfully premiering world class restored classics in the festival. The prime objective of this section is to bring back to spotlight old, underestimated and neglected films of the past which has been restored an year back by film archives, cultural institutions or production companies around the world.

Pyaasa is the beautiful lament of Vijay (Guru Dutt), an unemployed young man who after being disowned by his brothers, sets out to carve a niche for himself as a poet in society. However, his hopes are crushed when rejections come his way, one after another. A jilted lover, Vijay is despondent when he comes across Gulabo (Waheeda Rehman), who seems to be the only pillar of support in his life. Throughout the movie, Vijay expresses shock and despair at the world so harsh, where people are blinded by avarice. Even his friends and family change colors like a chameleon when it comes to fulfilling their own desires. Overcome by grief, Vijay immerses himself into inebriety. Pyaasa is a well thought out story of an anguished man, seeking love and respect. The film is written by Abrar Alvi and cinematographed by the veteran Mr. V.K.Murthy

Producer & Directed by Guru Dutt, this all time classic have an ensemble star cast like : Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, Mala Sinha,  JohnnyWalker, Rehman, Mehmood,TunTun etc. The movie boasts of one of the best performances of S.D. Burman, Sahir Ludhianvi, Mohammed Rafi, Geeta Dutt, ,Hemant Kumar to produce one of the most lyrical Hindi musicals ever. The film comprises of evergreen songs like : Jaane who kaise log, YehDuniya Agar Mil, Jaane Kya Tune Kahi etc

Ultra in the past have successfully restored various Indian classics like: ChoriChori( Raj Kapoor), Half Ticket (Kishore Kumar), Paighaam (Dilip Kumar,Raj Kumar),Insaniyat( Dev Anand,Dilip Kumar,Dil Tera Deewana(Shammi Kapoor) and many more. These restored films are ready to be screened globally. Ultra also holds negative rights for some of the prominent films of  Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt, V. Shantaram, Homi Wadia & studios like Filmistan, AVM, Gemini etc

Ultra Media & Entertainment Private Ltd (Est. 1982) is a professionally managed Entertainment Conglomerate providing end to end solutions for the films & television Industry globally. It’s a fully integrated, broad based studio engaged in multiple aspects of entertainment, including full-scale film and television production and distribution, digital media and post production services. Today the company pioneers in Content Acquisition from various production companies worldwide & Distribution of various media rights of Indian & International films, Television Programs, Animation & other content in various genres & languages. They specialize in distributing this in various existing Physical, Non Physical and emerging formats in overseas countries. Ultra currently has an exhaustive library consisting of over 1500 titles comprising of blockbuster Indian Films, Timeless Classics, television serials and other contents and is associated with some of the leading production studios globally. To cater to the ever expanding global entertainment industry, Ultra has launched a state of the art pre and post production studio with the latest indigenous equipment and technology. It provides a plethora of services like Scanning, Restoration, Colorization, 2D to 3D Stereoscopic Conversion etc.

India to be global entertainment superpower: FICCI-KPMG report

Speedy execution of policies; approvals for multiplexes, live events & film shoots will pave way for India to be global entertainment superpower: FICCI-KPMG report

MUMBAI, March 25, 2015.

India could well become a global entertainment superpower, provided key enablers such as flawless and timely execution of policies and  interventions at a local level like speeding up permissions for multiplexes, live events and film shoots are put in place by the government. For the Indian media and entertainment players it is imperative to have tailored content strategies for global, national and local audiences and a focus on building the relevant digital and physical touch points to enable easier and more open and interactive access, says the FICCI-KPMG  Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2015, titled ‘Shooting for the Stars’. The report was released here today at the inaugural session of FICCI FRAMES 2015.   The report notes that India’s significant consumer market base, and increasingly favourable macro-economic and regulatory environment have prompted several investors and global players to look to the Indian market for growth.   Their optimism stems from the fact that the building blocks for future growth have been put in place in 2014 – such as new spectrum for mobile, ongoing digitization in cable, consolidation in exhibition, and Phase III auctions for radio. With the advertising boost from the ICC cricket world cup, strong projections for economic growth and on the base of these building blocks, 2015 holds great promise for the industry.

2014 has been a turning point for the Media and Industry sector in India in many ways. Post general elections, with a stable government at the centre, business sentiment has been positive and bolstered by a number of growth promoting policy initiatives taken in the recent months. A benign external environment and the presence of a stable government prompted the Economic Survey to suggest that India has reached a sweet spot and could finally be launched on a double-digit medium-term growth trajectory. Top global institutes also have an upbeat view on India. Rating agency S&P called India the Asia-Pacific region’s bright spot while the International Monetary Fund revised up India’s growth forecast, expecting its growth rate to surpass China’s in 2016.

  The FICCI-KPMG report points out that in the media sector, digital media continued its rapid penetration, as indicated by the stupendous 44.5 per cent growth in digital advertising in 2014 over 2013. One of the major highlights in 2014 was the announcement of ‘Digital India – A programme to transform India into digital’ by the new Government at the Centre. India topped as the world’s fastest growing smartphone market. By the end of 2014, India had around 116 million internet enabled smartphones and the number is expected to reach 435 million by the year 2019. This growth presents a good opportunity for digital content aggregators, advertisers, app developers and online streaming companies to engage users through relevant mobile-led strategies.

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/india-global-entertainment-superpower-ficci-kpmg-report/

TRIO TEAM ADNAN GULZAR AND SHAAD BACK AFTER A DECADE

It's not that long back when nation hummed Adnan's number 'kabhi toh nazar milao' and sang lift kara de  and now after much waiting Adnan is back with his very melodious and refreshing voice for the current heartthrob of the nation Ranveer Singh for Yashraj's latest flick kill Dill .

The trio of Adnan-Gulzar-Shaad is back after more than a decade for the quirky number Sweeta. When asked Adnan said, "It's been an honor to work with Gulzar ji, my association with him is very old and so is with Shaad whose a dear friend. I am quite sure the love and acceptance what we got a decade back for our song "udi udi" from the movie Saathiya back in 2002, Sweeta would get much more this time as good music is easily recognized by one and all. 

He also added 'Sweeta is one number that's very close to my heart and is in my system. I kept singing it even after recording and would carry it back home everyday.

I am more than happy that this song has become such a hit in no time. I hope to see it on number one position on the music charts and recreate the magic once again and hear the nation crooning Sweetaaaaaaaa tujhsa nahi koi meetha!

Aspiring actress Geet Sharma is young, yet very focused

by Abhishek
Geet Sharma is not just another young and ambitious actor in B town because she is more focused and particular about her work. Geet Sharma is serving our television industry since a few months where she had done crucial characters in serials like Kumkum Bhagya on Zee tv, Love by Chance, The list of Varun Thakur on Mtv Indies andYe jawani tara re re on V channel. She has done characters like young sister of the main lead, college pal of the lead and such other crucial characters in daily soaps.

Geet also finds out time from her busy schedule to pose out for some clothing brands and she enjoys every bit of these print shoots which she somehow manages from her tiring shooting schedule.

Her upcoming show is Ajeeb daastaan hai yeh on Life Ok where she is a friend of Sonali Bendre. She told us, “ I am very happy and excited because I am sure when this show will go on air ,mass will be going to recognize me as I am playing the character where I am a friend of main lead Sonali Bendre”.

It seems that being so young and energetic Geet is in full mood to utilize maximum of her energy to take her career graph on its pinnacle in the coming years. She looks like Aalya of television in her pretty pictures. Geet Sharma is basically from Amritsar and her exquisite face is a slow poison for her audience.

Interview with young and very pretty actress Geet Sharma -

So Geet since when you are into acting?

I would say I am quite lucky..as I had just started my career since few months back and I did four tv shows in a row. Thanks to all the people who helped me in networking as because of right sources I got so much in sudden.

Where are you from Geet and tell us about serials you had already done?
I am basically from Amritsar , Punjab. I had done crucial characters in serials like Kumkum Bhagya on Zee tv, Love by Chance, The list of Varun Thakur on Mtv Indies and Ye jawani tara re re on V channel. You had watched me in characters like young sister of the main lead, college pal of the lead and such other crucial characters in daily soaps.

What is your ultimate goal in life?
I want to be recognized as a good actress who is more known for her off beat roles rather than glamour and typecast heroines.

Your favorite time pass?
Dance and music are two of my favorite time pass. When I am happy or sad or free I just do these two things.

Any upcoming show ? Gadgets u use?
My upcoming show is Ajeeb daastaan hai yeh on Life Ok where I am playing friend of Sonali Bendre . I have an I phone 5s, an apple I pad and a Dell laptop.

Don’t you think you are quite young?
Yeah…Aaliya is also of my age…anyways it is good as I have too much of time to utilize.

Acting for money or passion?
Passion and then money….lol..

- See more at: 
http://www.filmytown.com/aspiring-actress-geet-sharma-young-yet-focused/

Entertainment – Hindi movie review

Bollywood hits a low, clings on to man's best friend to fool around!

Rating: **

Junior, the endearing dog is the highlight of this comedy drama, which practically fails to tickle the viewer.

The hair brained of a story is very the name of this simple film with our hero Akhil Lokhande (Akshay Kumar) a jack of all working overtime in many jobs to pay for his father’s hospital bill who he soon realizes is not unwell and is also not his father.

His father is a multi-millionaire Mr. Johri from Thailand (Dalip tahil in an innocuous role). In the meantime Akhil is in love with a serialwalli (Tammannah Bhatia) (wasted) and promises her father (Mithun Charavarti – abhorring) he will become a millionaire and only then take the hand of his daughter.

Thus to lay his claim on his father’s fortune he fast flies to Thailand only to find that the lonely father who has just kicked the bucket has left all that he had i.e. Rupees 3000 Crores in the name of his beloved pet dog “Entertainment” thus begins the cat and mouse game between Akhil and Entertainment with Akhil out to kill the dog and the dog being a step ahead in smartness always outdoing him.

- Read the full review and see more pics at:
http://www.filmytown.com/movies/entertainment-hindi-movie-review/

Masti of Soorma Bhopali is back

Mayank Singh of  Check & Mates Entertainment , owner of the team along with the captain Sara Khan bring the masti of Soorma Bhopali back!

Soorma Bhopali, one of the strongest teams of the Box Cricket League had all the reasons to celebrate unveiling their Team Jersey!

The cricket fever is in the air with the BCL launching its Cricket team; team ‘Soorma Bhopali’ captained by Sara Khan & team owner Mayank Singh (Real Estate Developer) of Check & Mates Entertainment unveiled their team jersey with all the members and the unveiling was done by the Hon'ble minister shahid ali khan and the cake cutting ceremony was in high spirits

The real Soorma behind Soorma Bhopali, Mayank Singh of Check & Mates Entertainment exclaims, “We are impassioned by courage, youth, talent, ambition, dedication & focus and armed with the recognition that with great honor comes great responsibility. Responsibility of Professionalism, wisdom, ethics, perseverance and morality which, we maintain as a benchmark of Our Brand and in everything we do.

The golden shield is a symbol of our focus and commitment to always achieve the highest accolades in all fields. We fight as a team, using our collective strengths as individuals to always win.”

The Team has a youthful balance of talented cricketers as well as well known celebrities Mentored by former Indian Player “Chetan Sharma” as an integral part of the coaching setup.

Meanwhile the team members joined in for the official launch of Soorma Bhopali Team Jersey. The team members are Sara Khan, Prateik Babbar, Ravi Kishen, Ashmit Patel, Manish Raisinghani, Shahwar Ali, Sayed Zulfi, Vindu Dara Singh, Sidharth Bharadwaj, Avika Gor, Rishabh Sinha, Manish Naggdev, Ashita Gulabani, Sailesh Gulabani, Paras Chabra, Muskan Nancy, Arjit Taneja, Abhi Gail, Shrikant Maski, Aslam Khan, Abhinav Kapoor, Pooja, Shishir Vishal, Shabbir Beig and Mayank Singh.

The team is closely followed by numerous fans across the globe. It is the largest social BCL brand in INDIA with a huge fan base on Facebook alone. One of the main reasons for such a strong fan base can be well ascribed to the strong team values both on and off values that are seen & felt in the enigmatic city of “MUMBAI”

The household name Sara Khan stands tall as the captain of the team, “Our team is set, and we are positive, excited, and high on adrenaline. The team jersey for Soorma Bhopali stands for the spirit of our team brings us together. This is going to be some serious fun. Our audiences have loved us on screen; hope they love us on ground.”

The league matches will be held on 23, 28, 29, 30 March and 4 April, whereas the semi-final is on 5 April followed by the final match the next day.

The successful party hosted by Mayank Singh witnessed names like Mishti Mukherjee, Ajaz Khan, Shweta Tiwari, Ankit Gera, Kamal Khan, Avinash Wadhwan, Shahid Ali Khan and Many More...