IMPPA President Abhay Sinha Invited To Attend WAVES 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate the Summit

Mumbai. President of the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA), Shri Abhay Sinha, has been invited to attend the World Audiovisual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, organized by the Government of India. The prestigious summit will be held from May 1 to 4, 2025, at the Jio World Center in Mumbai, and will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on May 1.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Shri Sanjay Jaju, has extended a formal invitation to Shri Abhay Sinha, mentioning in the letter that, “Your esteemed presence at this prestigious summit would be a matter of great fortune for us. We sincerely hope that you will join us at WAVES 2025 and contribute to making this summit a grand success.”

Selected dignitaries from across the country have been invited to the event, with Shri Abhay Sinha being one of the prominent names. Expressing his happiness on receiving the invitation, Shri Abhay Sinha said, “It will be a proud moment for IMPPA and all its members to represent at WAVES 2025. We look forward to apprising the Hon’ble Prime Minister of the challenges faced by producers.”

WAVES 2025 is expected to be a landmark platform bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and creative talents from across the globe to discuss key issues related to the audiovisual and entertainment sectors.

IMPPA President Abhay Sinha Invited To Attend WAVES 2025

Sanghamitra Gaikwad Honoured For Outstanding Social Service: From Shaktiman Bharat Award To Dadasaheb Phalke Fashion Award

Sanghamitra Gaikwad’s tireless efforts in the field of social service continue to receive national recognition. Recently, at a grand ceremony held at the prestigious Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai, veteran Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor honoured Sanghamitra Tai with the “Shaktiman Bharat Award.”

Soon after, at another glittering event at Andheri’s Mayor Hall, renowned actress Preeti Jhangiani presented Sanghamitra Gaikwad with another distinguished award, further acknowledging her immense contributions.

Adding another feather to her cap, Sanghamitra Tai will be felicitated once again on 29th April in Pune at the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Awards ceremony. She is also set to grace the Dadasaheb Phalke Fashion Awards as a special guest.

Sanghamitra Gaikwad’s journey is a shining example of selfless dedication, relentless commitment, and a deep-rooted passion for public welfare. Her story stands as an inspiration for many, proving that true service always finds its deserving recognition.

Sanghamitra Gaikwad — A Journey from Social Service to National Glory!

 

Sanghamitra Gaikwad Honoured For Outstanding Social Service: From Shaktiman Bharat Award To Dadasaheb Phalke Fashion Award

Swaroop Sawant’s Marathi Film POSCO 307 Set To Release On May 16, 2025: A Bold Stand Against Child Sexual Abuse

Acclaimed director Swaroop Sawant is back with a hard-hitting Marathi film titled “POSCO 307”, scheduled to release on May 16, 2025. The film tackles one of the most disturbing and urgent issues of our time—child sexual abuse and rape—and is poised to spark critical conversations in society.

Based on real events and inspired by the POCSO Act and IPC Section 307, POSCO 307 fearlessly dives into the dark realities faced by children, while delivering a strong message: there should be zero tolerance and no mercy for such inhumane culprits.

Swaroop Sawant, known for his socially driven cinema, aims to use this film as a powerful medium to awaken society’s conscience and support justice for the voiceless victims. With an intense narrative and emotionally compelling storytelling, POSCO 307 promises to be more than just a movie—it’s a movement.

The film is expected to leave a deep impact on audiences and contribute meaningfully to the larger fight for child safety and justice.

Swaroop Sawant’s Marathi Film POSCO 307 Set To Release On May 16, 2025: A Bold Stand Against Child Sexual Abuse

LANDSCAPES OF THE SOUL An Exhibition of Paintings by JESAL DALAL, HEMALI SHAH in Nehru Centre Art Gallery

22nd – 28th April 2025

“Landscapes of the Soul”

An Exhibition of Paintings by JESAL DALAL, HEMALI SHAH

VENUE:

Nehru Center Art Gallery

Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 4000018

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 99250 36131 / +91 96628 36342

Landscapes of the Soul: A Journey Through Art with Jesal Dalal & Hemali Shah

If you’re in Mumbai between April 22 and 28, make some time to step into a space that offers more than just art on walls. Landscapes of the Soul, a two-woman show by artists Jesal Dalal and Hemali Shah, is opening at the Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Worli, and it promises to be an experience of quiet beauty and deep reflection.

This isn’t your typical art exhibition. Jesal and Hemali, though very different in style, come together with a shared intent: to express the unspoken — those silent emotions, fleeting thoughts, and inner landscapes we all carry but often can’t describe. Their work doesn’t shout for attention. Instead, it gently pulls you in.

JESAL DALAL

Jesal’s art feels like a breath of fresh air — or more accurately, like standing alone in a wide open space, surrounded by nature, and finally hearing yourself think. Using watercolours as her main medium, she leans into subtle hues, soft brushwork, and the play of light. Her paintings don’t just show you a scene; they ask you to feel it. Interestingly, Jesal didn’t start out as an Artist. She dabbled in architecture and interior design before discovering that painting was her real calling. Mostly self-taught, her artistic path has taken her across India and even to international exhibitions. Whether it’s the way she uses chiaroscuro for emotional depth or the way she lets form dissolve into the atmosphere, her work speaks of introspection and the search for peace.

Her paintings are not about specific places. They’re about states of mind.

 

HEMALI SHAH

Hemali’s journey with art began with Disney cartoons, but today, she’s painting nature through a lens of realism touched by emotion. Her background in Fine Arts, especially her time at C. N. Vidyalaya, gave her the foundation to grow, but it’s her connection to the natural world that fuels her creativity. Working primarily in watercolours, Hemali blends technical skill with a personal colour palette that’s uniquely hers. Her pieces often reflect the way she sees the world — not just what’s there, but what it means. There’s something deeply grounded in her work, yet you can feel her heart in every brushstroke. For her, painting is more than a craft. It’s a way of life, a perspective shift, and a means of becoming more aware and compassionate.

Landscapes of the Soul is about more than showcasing art — it’s about creating a space for emotion, reflection, and connection. Jesal and Hemali don’t just paint what they see; they paint what they feel, and in doing so, they give us permission to feel too. Whether you’re an art lover, a creative soul, or someone who simply needs a break from the city’s noise, this exhibition offers something rare — silence, softness, and space to just be.

The show was inaugurated on 22nd April 2025 by Honourable Guests – Amol Pawar, Nishikant Palande ( Renowned Artists), Sumeet Rajani (Director – Art Gallery Edgewise Ventures P.Ltd), Augustine Chalissery(Founder & CEO SystemsIntegra) among others.

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LANDSCAPES OF THE SOUL An Exhibition of Paintings by JESAL DALAL, HEMALI SHAH in Nehru Centre Art Gallery

CASCADE OF SHADES Solo Show Of Paintings By Ragini Sinkar In Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 21st to 27th April 2025

“Cascade of Shades”

Solo Show of Paintings by well-known artist Ragini Sinkar 

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 99226 20155

Cascade of Shades : A creative journey of the blend of colors, tones, and textures

There are paintings that capture your sight and then there are those that quietly enter your thoughts, linger in your imagination, and bloom with every passing moment. Cascade of Shades, a solo exhibition by Ragini Sinkar, belongs to the latter. Every painting in this series bridges gap between imagination and perception.

This show was inaugurated on 21st April 2025 by Honourable Guests Achyut Palav(Master Calligrapher and Designer, Pamashree 2025),Ashok Dugade(Chairman & Managing Trustee, Saturday Club),Sanjay Deore(Managing Director, SKD Consultants Pvt. Ltd.) among others.

Each canvas in Cascade of Shades feels alive with motion—not in the literal sense, but in how it unfolds across time and mood. A painting seen in morning light might feel entirely different by dusk. These are not static pieces, they evolve with the viewer.

Built with translucent layers, subtle contrasts, and a keen eye for harmony, Ragini’s abstract compositions explore the delicate bridge between perception and imagination. Her work invites you to pause, to reflect, to lose and perhaps find yourself within shifting tones and textures.

A graduate of Sir J.J. School of Art, Ragini completed her A.T.D. in 1998 with first rank, followed by a B.F.A. in Drawing and Painting in 2002. Over the years, her work has been exhibited at some of Mumbai’s most prestigious galleries, including multiple solo and group shows at Jehangir, Nehru Centre, and Cymroza Art Gallery.

Her achievements include awards for design, object drawing, portraiture, sketching, and collage, and she has actively contributed to the Indian art scene through platforms such as the Art Society of India, Camlin Art Foundation, Bombay Art Society, and several women-led exhibitions.

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CASCADE OF SHADES Solo Show of Paintings by Ragini Sinkar in Jehangir Art Gallery