Aftab Shivdasani, Vishal Kotian And Sanna Suri Attended “Hopes Mr. India 2025” In Mumbai, Organized By Ravi Singh

Bollywood star Aftab Shivdasani, Bigg Boss fame Vishal Kotian and Sanna Suri attended as judges at “Hopes Mr. India 2025” in Mumbai. Presented by Nilayshri Creations, the pageant was organized by Ravi Singh, also a filmmaker. Social media viral artist Raju Kalakar and others were honored with bouquets. Harshit Mishra was declared the winner, Vivek Chaudhary the first runner-up, and Rupesh Prasad the second runner-up.

Show organizer Ravi Singh said that his company, Nilayshri Creations, has been operating in Delhi for the past 10 years and has organized numerous events. “Hopes Mr. India event was a success in Delhi as well. Now, for the first time, we’re hosting it in Mumbai. I’m grateful to the show’s judges, Aftab Shivdasani, Vishal Kotian, and Sanna Suri, who graced the event with their presence. All the contestants put in a lot of preparation and hard work. The winner will receive ₹5 lakh in cash and the opportunity to star in a film produced by us. As the show’s title suggests, Hopes Mr. India is a huge platform for aspiring models, offering them the opportunity to showcase their talent.

Aftab Shivdasani, Vishal Kotian and Sanna Suri congratulated organizer Ravi Singh and said that the successful organization of the show was a testament to the hard work of his team. Every contestant exuded confidence and optimism. Such events offer newcomers a chance to learn a lot. The groomer for the show was Abhishek Kapoor, and the show management by Akshit Chauhan. The media partner was Swadesh News Channel.

Aftab Shivdasani, Vishal Kotian And Sanna Suri Attended “Hopes Mr. India 2025” In Mumbai, Organized By Ravi Singh

Hi-Tech Animation Studios Celebrates Global Launch Of Netflix’s KURUKSHETRA

Premiering October 10 on Netflix, this epic animated series delves into the timeless moral conflicts of the Mahabharata through the eyes of 18 warriors, each facing their own defining choices

Kolkata, 16 October 2025: Hi-Tech Animation Studios is proud to announce the global premiere of its highly anticipated animated series – Kurukshetra, debuting on Netflix on October 10, 2025.

This milestone marks a major achievement for the Kolkata-based studio, reflecting years of innovation, artistic excellence, and collaborative effort. The upcoming show underscores Hi-Tech Animation’s mission to bring compelling Indian stories to international audiences through world-class animation and storytelling.

Kurukshetra brings one of India’s greatest epics to a global audience on Netflix, reimagined in a fresh, dynamic format for a new generation. On Netflix, the series will stream in 190 countries, dubbed in multiple Indian and key global languages. It will also feature subtitles in 34 languages and include a Hindi Audio Description track for visually impaired viewers.

Hi-Tech Animation also expressed heartfelt thanks to Tipping Point, the digital content arm of Star Studio18 for their unwavering creative support and collaboration.

With this international release, Hi-Tech Animation continues to elevate Kolkata’s status as a growing hub for high-quality animation, VFX, and digital content creation on the global stage.

Representative, Hi-Tech Animation Studio

Ph: +91 89105 98328

Kurukshetra premieres October 10, only on Netflix.

HiTech Animation Studio team – Subrata Roy, Managing Director, Ujaan Ganguly Writer and Co-director, actor Prasenjit Chatterjee  well-wisher, Anurag Chirimar, Director  and Ashish Thapar, CEO, at the launch of Kurukshetra animation series on Netflix in Kolkata

“Visthapan” I Solo Show of Paintings by renowned artist Vishwa Sahni in Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 14^th to 20^th October 2025

“Visthapan”

A Solo Show of Recent Work by Renowned artist Vishwa Sahni

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

“Visthapan” Solo Show of Recent Work by Vishwa Sahni in Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai from 14^th to 20^th October 2025

This show was inaugurated on 14th October 2025 by Ms. Manju Ramesh Chouhan(Staff member of Jehangir Art Gallery) in the presence of Mr. Padmanabh Bendre(Eminent Artist), Pradeep Chandra(Eminent Photographer & Author), Mr. Uttam Jain(Patron Hindustan Chamber of Commerce), Mr. Snehal N. Muzoomdar(President, Indian Musicological Society), Mr. K.K. Tated(Chairman, committee to monitor Animal Welfare) among others.

VISTHAPAN

The dynamics of separation underlined with an inherent trauma informs Vishwa Sahni’s works that are at once dramatic and purposeful. It may be in the separation of families, lovers or the colossal migrations that the world is presently mired in, that all inspire Sahni to find rendition on canvas. On cursory viewing he appears to bring out only the pain and unhappiness that reflects these separations. However, there is a hopefulness when this artist assures us that deep in the heart and soul there is a binding that even in what seems an adverse situation. The growing fondness in the heart bearing the weight of the separation, stays faithful to the memory. The oils are very expressive as those who inhabit his canvas make their presence felt despite the haze they reside in. The haze they reside in screens them offering a sense of community binding as they huddle together in a shared condition, their existence never diminished.

For more than a decade now artists all over the world have expressed angst and anguish over the growing migration situation. The politics of migration has incessantly inspired all art practioners especially artists and poets. It all began in 2011 when more than 14 million Syrians were forced to flee their homes in search of safety from a violent government that had cracked down on the citizens following public demonstrations in support of teenagers who had been arrested for anti-government graffiti. The intense response to dissent and the heightened tensions surrounding freedom of expression resulted in forced migration, often leading to complex challenges such as mental health issues and the need for new protection frameworks. Historically artists are known to respond naturally to such intense situations using their art to illustrate the degenerating power dynamics of politics, human vulnerability, and border issues.

There is an undeniable arresting power in Sahni’s work. Matured over time Sahni has been exploring themes of exodus, displacement, and separation in his work, using an overriding haze obliterating identity to depict and focus on the hardships and experiences of refugee communities. They seem at times to exist within a discreet existence. Their shared journeys become an intimate binding. Family separations are a significant social feature he delves on. However the decision to re-partner after separation makes his work highlight the complex interplay between displacement and the experience of being separated from one’s homeland and living in a no man’s land situation.

Sixty one year old Sahni moved to Mumbai and has a studio in the northern suburbs. Coming from the bucolic hinterland away from open pastures in the midst of nature to a concrete maze his own migration speaks volumes of adjusting while attempting to establish roots. The route is always lined with the painful paves of yearning and longing. However since 2018 he has to his credit several solo exhibitions across the city, participations in group shows and artists’ camps. Migration toughens the body and soul while burying beneath all the anguish of separation and shielding deep within a warmth of the beginnings.

—-Niyatee Shinde

Art curator, writer and consultant

“Visthapan” I Solo Show of Paintings by renowned artist Vishwa Sahni in Jehangir Art Gallery

“UJJAL” An Exhibition Of Paintings & Sculpture By 6 Renowned Artists In Jehangar Art Gallery

From: 14^th to 20^th October 2025

“UJJAL”

An Exhibition of Paintings & sculptures by 6 contemporary renowned artists – Bappa Maji, Pravat Manna, Subrata Paul, Sudeshna Sil, Sudip Biswas, Tanmoy Hazra.

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Auditorium Hall

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9163718889, +91 9831307228

UJJAL” — A Radiant Confluence of Painting & Sculpture
14 – 20 October 2025 | Jehangir Art Gallery (Auditorium Hall), Mumbai

The group show “UJJAL” displays paintings and sculptures by six contemporary Indian artists: Bappa Maji, Pravat Manna, Subrata Paul, Sudeshna Sil, Sudip Biswas, and Tanmoy Hazra.

“UJJAL” (meaning bright, luminous) draws viewers into a deep conversation with form, colour, memory, myth, and nature. These six artists, regardless of their fields, combine tradition and novelty, the physical and the lyrical, the individual and the general.

This show was inaugurated on 14th October 2025 by Mr. Brahmanand S. Singh(National Award Winning Filmmaker, Author & Mentor)

Bappa Maji of Kolkata sculpts sacred and animal forms using the Bengal Dokra tradition. He reinterprets mythological Vahanas in new materials. His art considers humans, animals, myth, and daily life, prompting viewers to feel respect and think.

Pravat Manna uses paint to change the canvas into a landscape of feelings, using oil, acrylic, and mixed media. Through layered compositions, he explores memory, identity, and humanity, using technical skill and personal symbolism.

Active since the late 1990s, Subrata Paul sculpts, often with bronze and wood, moving beyond mere replication to reveal the hidden energies of form. His sculptures communicate human feelings and interactions, using both old and new artistic methods.

Sudeshna Sil’s work reflects her sensitivity, influenced by Bengal’s nature and art training. Through watercolour, mixed media, and fabric, she portrays nature’s depth, offering escape from city life.

Sudip Biswas, a notable modern Indian painter, creates stories of quiet feelings, cultural remembrance, and tradition. Benaras and the Ganga influence his paintings, which combine abstraction and figuration. His recent awards highlight the impact of his work.

The exhibition also includes Tanmoy Hazra’s work, which is characterised by its expressive and innovative qualities and engagement with diverse materials, form, context, and meaning.

The six artists engage in a complex dialogue, rich with layers of myth and matter.

“UJJAL” presents a unique mix of artists, allowing art lovers to dive into modern Indian visuals that are both classic and forward-looking. We welcome everyone to experience these artworks at Jehangir Art Gallery.

Sushma Sabnis – Mumbai.

“UJJAL” An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculpture by 6 renowned artists in Jehangar Art Gallery

Kuchipudi Dance Recital By Drisha Trehan Mesmerizes Audience At 11th Global Literary Festival Noida 2025

Noida, 2nd October 2025: A spectacular Kuchipudi dance recital by Drisha Trehan, disciple of the legendary Padma Bhushan Raja and Radha Reddy, set the stage ablaze at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida, during the ongoing 11th Global Literary Festival Noida 2025. The grand performance drew a jam-packed auditorium filled with dignitaries, writers, artists, and lovers of Indian classical art.

The evening witnessed the august presence of H.E. Karlito Nunes, Ambassador of Timor-Leste to India, and Ms. Magdalena Rigamonti, Senior Polish Journalist, who were deeply moved by the young artiste’s captivating performance.

Drisha Trehan’s elegant movements, expressive abhinaya, and rhythmic grace brought alive the timeless beauty of Indian classical dance. The audience responded with repeated rounds of applause, enthralled by her precision, emotion, and vibrant stage presence that reflected years of rigorous training under her esteemed Gurus.

H.E. Karlito Nunes, in his remarks, praised the mesmerizing recital, calling it “a reflection of India’s deep-rooted cultural heritage and artistic brilliance.” He later presented a memento to Drisha Trehan as a token of appreciation.

Ms. Magdalena Rigamonti, the renowned Polish journalist, expressed her admiration, saying, “It was an electrifying performance. The young dancer conveyed poetry through movement — every gesture told a story. The audience was simply spellbound.”

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Chair for the Global Literary Festival Noida, said, “Art and literature are two expressions of the same soul. This performance has once again reminded us that India’s cultural strength lies in its traditions and the youth who keep them alive. We are proud to host such inspiring talent at GLFN 2025.”

The mesmerizing recital added a soulful cultural dimension to the 11th Global Literary Festival, leaving an indelible mark on every spectator.

 

Kuchipudi Dance Recital By Drisha Trehan Mesmerizes Audience At 11th Global Literary Festival Noida 2025