संघमित्रा गायकवाड ने ‘भारत जिंदाबाद रैली’ की जोशपूर्ण शुरुआत, भारतीय सेना के शौर्य को किया सलाम

पुणे : पहलगाम में हुए आतंकवादी हमले के बाद भारतीय सेना द्वारा ‘ऑपरेशन सिंदूर’ के माध्यम से दिया गया करारा जवाब पूरे देश में सराहा जा रहा है। इसी पृष्ठभूमि में भारतीय सेना की वीरता को समर्थन देने और उनके साहस को नमन करने के उद्देश्य से रिपब्लिकन पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया (आठवले) की ओर से पुणे में शनिवार को एक भव्य ‘भारत जिंदाबाद रैली’ का आयोजन किया गया।

इस रैली की शुरुआत जिलाधिकारी कार्यालय के सामने भारतरत्न डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर की प्रतिमा पर पुष्पांजलि अर्पित कर की गई। इस अवसर पर संघमित्रा गायकवाड, सुनीता वाडेकर, मंगल रासगे सहित पार्टी की अनेक महिला कार्यकर्ताओं ने उपस्थित रहकर भारत माता को श्रद्धा सुमन अर्पित किए।

रैली के दौरान “भारत माता की जय”, “पाकिस्तान मुर्दाबाद”, “भारतीय सेना का विजय हो” जैसे जोशीले नारों से वातावरण देशभक्ति से गूंज उठा। रैली की एक विशेष बात यह रही कि सभी कार्यकर्ताओं के हाथों में केवल तिरंगा था—कोई राजनीतिक झंडा नहीं, जो देशभक्ति और एकता का प्रतीक बन गया।

संघमित्रा गायकवाड की उपस्थिति रैली में विशेष उल्लेखनीय रही। उनका आत्मविश्वास, बुलंद आवाज और देशभक्ति से परिपूर्ण भाषण रैली में जोश का संचार करने वाला रहा। उन्होंने कहा, “भारतीय सेना हमारे देश की असली रक्षक है। उन पर गर्व करना हर भारतीय का कर्तव्य है। हम सब उनके साथ खड़े हैं।”

रैली ने पूरे शहर में देशभक्ति की भावना को और भी मजबूत किया है और नागरिकों में भारतीय सेना के प्रति गौरव और विश्वास को नई ऊर्जा दी है। ‘भारत जिंदाबाद रैली’ केवल एक शोभायात्रा नहीं थी, बल्कि देशप्रेम के भाव का उत्सव थी, जिसमें संघमित्रा गायकवाड का प्रखर नेतृत्व रैली को एक अलग ही ऊंचाई पर ले गया।

इस रैली में परशुराम वाडेकर, शैलेश चव्हाण, महिपाल वाघमारे, रोहिदास गायकवाड, महेंद्र कांबळे, अतिश गांगुर्डे, अशोक कांबळे, अशोक शिरोळे, मोहन जगताप और अन्य सभी पदाधिकारी व कार्यकर्ता बड़ी संख्या में उपस्थित रहे।

संघमित्रा गायकवाड ने ‘भारत जिंदाबाद रैली’ की जोशपूर्ण शुरुआत, भारतीय सेना के शौर्य को किया सलाम

“Within” Solo Show By Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

20th to 26th May 2025

“Within”

Solo Show by Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah 

VENUE:

Nehru Centre Art Gallery

Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli,

Mumbai 400 018

11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 98254 42287

This show was inaugurated on 20th May 2025 by Honorable Guests Sanjay Patil (ACP) in the presence of Aslam Hasan Customs Commissioner, Kisalay Vora senior artist, Manmohan Jaiswal Art Curator, Event Organiser, Prashant Kumar Advocate, Mr. Zen Senior Artist, Pushpa Verma Actress & Author, Sohan Sharma Films producer, Leena Chopda Sivanchi Malani Nari Shakti organisation, Daya Yadav Bollywood Actor, Shreya Ojha Actress  & Anchor, Kamlesh Doshi Film Producer, Moiz Mamoonwala Degital Art Promoter, Manoj Mishra Finance &  Wealth management among others

Maitrry P Shah, an award-winning and internationally recognized contemporary Indian artist, has captivated audiences with her expressive and imaginative paintings. With a deeply contemporary style, she has carved a niche for herself in the art world. Born on April 11, 1987, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat,

Maitrry discovered her passion for painting at a young age, immersing herself in the beauty of nature. As she delved into the world of art and artists through books, her parents provided unwavering support and encouragement, fueling her determination to create her own world with colors and brushes.

Maitrry’s artistic journey began during her studies, as she started creating paintings and participating in various art competitions. At the tender age of 12, she received her first international accolade, the “Silver Medal,” in the 10th Kanagawa Biennial World Art Competition held in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan in 1999. This early recognition cemented her passion for art and marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that continues to this day.

In 2013, Maitrry’s journey took her to the United States, where she visited esteemed art galleries such as the National Gallery of Art in Washington, MoMA in New York, and the Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art in Charlotte. Inspired by these experiences, she began showcasing her artwork through 3 solo and 43 group exhibitions in leading art galleries all over India and abroad.

She presented her work in art galleries at Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Jaipur, Bhilwara-Rajasthan, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Manipal, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mauritius, Warsaw-Poland etc, her works are in collection of many reputed art collectors and art institutions of national and international reputation on a global level.

Her paintings found their place in numerous national and international art exhibitions, earning her three international awards, including ten gold medals, two silver medals, and one silver crown in national competitions, as well as six state-level awards and certifications. Maitrry got an honorable doctorate Degree in Fine arts from IEMS University.

Maitrry is renowned for her expressive paintings, which she creates using various mediums such as oil, acrylic, oil pastels, and mixed media. Her artistic style is deeply contemporary, and her work resonates with human emotions, particularly those of women. Love, happiness, despair, and sadness are among the emotions vividly portrayed in her artwork, which is often described as soul-touching.

 

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“Within” Solo Show By Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

 

Form & Flow A Group Exhibition Of Paintings And Sculptures By 6 Well-Known Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

From: From 20^th to 26^th May 2025

“Form & Flow”

A Group Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures

By well-known artists – Radha Parthasarathy, Satheesh Kumar Mani, Muthukrishnan, Thirunavukkarasu P. , Ravi B. R., Velmurugan  V.

VENUE

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

KKala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9884247182, +91 8754572315, +91 9443193095

Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, is hosting a group show “Form and Flow” featuring 4 painters and 2 sculptors from the south. This show is being conducted from 20^th May 2025 to 26^th May 2025 in the Auditorium Hall of Jehangir Art Gallery. This exhibition engages the visitors with the diversity of styles, themes and mediums and highlights the power of contemporary art to provoke thought and evoke emotion.

This show was inaugurated on 20th May 2025 by Mrs. K.G. Menon (Secretary – Jehangir Art Gallery)

Painter Radha Parthasarathy, is a professor at Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam. Her set of paintings called the “Drifting Hues” series, symbolises the flow of life through an aerial view of the shore landscape with boats dispersed to portray life. For her, the boats depict the uncertainty of life. She correlates it with the way her life flows – completely uncertain yet beautiful. There is a sense of calmness that makes the deep silence resonate from within. The aerial view helps us admire the beauty of life from afar with different colours.

Mr. Satheesh Kumar Mani is a sculptor and a professor at Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam. As a person who was always fascinated by various sportive events like Jallikattu, Football and Handball – his works serve as an expression of the inbuilt inclination towards these sports and mythological stories and the butterflies represent the immense happiness he feels for the same.

Mr. Thirunavukkarasu, is a painter who aims to depict women engaging in dance, classical arts, music as nature cityscape. This abstract expression showcases his deeply routed love for the Indian Culture and also are deeply evocative.

Sculptor B. R. Ravi, is the principle of Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam. The theme of his sculptures circles around nature and various components of it. His works done in copper sheets, captures and celebrates the subtle nuances of nature

Painter Velmurugan expresses the theme of depicting cows with moon. He claims to be influenced heavily by the work of Jackson Pollock and Mark Brandford and works with Textures as a tactile expression to bring his works to life. The feel of these textural elements transcends him to a state of emotional connection with his paintings and also to the viewers.

Mr. Muthu Krishnan is a surfacing artist in the animation industry. His works revolves around his personal admiration towards animals, birds, women and agriculture – which he represents using traditional aesthetics as a fantasy for his visual world.

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Form & Flow A Group Exhibition Of Paintings And Sculptures By 6 Well-Known Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

IMPPA President Mr. Abhay Sinha Elected Vice President Of FIAPF — A Proud Moment For Indian Cinema And IMPPA

In a moment of immense pride for the Indian film industry, Mr. Abhay Sinha, President of the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), has been unanimously elected as the Vice President of FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) and FIAPF Headquarters ASBL, the global apex body representing film producers from over 30 countries at the FIAPF Annual General Assembly held on 17th May 2025 in Cannes, France.

Under Mr. Abhay Sinha’s leadership, IMPPA which has been in existence since 1937 has grown into a dynamic and internationally active organization, supporting Indian producers and filmmakers both at home and abroad. He has worked tirelessly to improve the status and recognition of Indian content creators.

One of his key achievements includes leading IMPPA’s participation at the Cannes Film Festival for the second year running in 2025. More than 40 Indian films and delegates took part, showcasing India’s rich and diverse cinema on a global platform. He also contributed as a speaker on the panel discussion at the Bharat Pavilion, titled “Changing Paradigm of Film Screening: Theatres to OTT, Digital Platforms and Beyond”, offering valuable insights into the future of film viewing and distribution.

Beyond international engagements, Mr. Abhay Sinha has played a vital role in shaping better film policies across India, including improved subsidy systems in Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and other states. He has also worked to make Film Certification easier and pushed for greater industry representation in National Film bodies.

He has addressed critical industry concerns, including Virtual Print Fees (VPF), exhibition challenges and taxation reforms to ease financial burdens on Producers and Distributors. In addition, he has also actively raised concerns about the proposed 100% tariff by the United States on foreign entertainment content. Through his public statements and writings, he has highlighted the threat such tariffs pose to cultural exchange and the global reach of Indian cinema, urging for  fair trade policies that protect the creative and economic interests of Indian filmmakers.

As the founder of Yashi Films, Mr. Abhay Sinha has produced over 150 feature films in various languages and more than 5,000 TV episodes. He is the creator of the International Bhojpuri Film Awards (IBFA), the first and only global award platform for Bhojpuri cinema, which has been hosted in multiple countries and supported by Indian tourism bodies. These events have taken Indian regional cinema to international audiences and given Bhojpuri artists a global stage.

Mr. Abhay Sinha’s election as FIAPF Vice President is a defining moment for Indian cinema, marking a stronger voice for Indian producers on the global stage and opening new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association

(Anil Nagrath) – Secretary

IMPPA President Mr. Abhay Sinha Elected Vice President Of FIAPF — A Proud Moment For Indian Cinema And IMPPA

Rachanaa Jain Dazzles In Two Showstopping Looks By Smrutha Santhosh Of Styling By WOW Vastra

CANNES, FRANCE – British singer and actress Rachanaa Jain made a dazzling statement at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in two stunning outfits by designer Smrutha Santhosh, founder of Styling by Wow Vastra. More than fashion, her appearance celebrated heritage, storytelling, and bold craftsmanship.

Rachanaa’s first look, the showstopper of the evening, was the Peacock Royale Lehenga—a regal creation with a six-metre train, crafted from cruelty-free artificial peacock feathers and hand woven Kanchivaram silk. Paired with antique temple jewelry engraved with goddess icons, the ensemble embodied divinity and grandeur.

This couture masterpiece took:

240 hours of handweaving

250 hours of intricate Aari embroidery

150 hours of feather artistry

Her second red carpet look featured a striking Indo-Western ensemble—a structured purple skirt paired with a dramatic frilled top and crystal embellishments. It was a perfect fusion of contemporary flair and cultural richness, highlighting Smrutha’s talent for blending tradition with innovation.

Smrutha Santhosh also walked the Cannes red carpet in her own standout look: a contemporary-draped Ahimsa silk Kanchivaram saree. Paired with bold statement jewelry and detailed handwoven silk, the ensemble symbolizes strength, sustainability, and deep cultural roots. Ethically made from non-violent silk, it reflected her commitment to conscious fashion and timeless elegance.

The famous Bollywood actor Rahul Bhat complimented both Rachanaa & Smrutha on their confident traditional look which made them stand out in the red carpet.

Both Rachanaa and Smrutha’s looks were brought to life by Rooby, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Make Up by Rooby. Her refined artistry added a flawless finish, enhancing each ensemble’s elegance and red carpet radiance.

Styling by Wow Vastra, known for its tagline “The Complete Look,” is celebrated for fusing traditional Indian textiles like Banarasi and Kanchivaram silk with modern Indo-Western silhouettes. Smrutha’s debut at Cannes was a global showcase of her signature aesthetic.

The designer is also behind the costumes for Rachanaa Jain’s upcoming international film Bling Power, a Bollywood-Hollywood crossover. This collaboration marks Smrutha’s growing influence in global fashion and cinema.

At the heart of Wow Vastra is a purpose-driven mission. The brand empowers women artisans from rural and underrepresented communities, many of whom are rebuilding their lives after hardship. Through dignified employment, skill-building, and creative collaboration, Smrutha champions craft as a tool for healing and empowerment.

“This is not just fashion,” says Smrutha. “It’s purpose-driven design.”

Styling by Wow Vastra is more than a label—it’s a movement. One where South Indian craftsmanship shines on the world stage, where heritage and innovation merge, and where every thread tells a story of resilience, elegance, and soul.

Connect with Styling by Wow Vastra

Website: www.wowvastra.com

Instagram: @stylingbywowvastra

WhatsApp: +44 7894 533418

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Rachanaa Jain Dazzles In Two Showstopping Looks By Smrutha Santhosh Of Styling By WOW Vastra