Aikatan Cultural Association Mumbai’s Durga Puja At The Country Club Andheri West Once Again Welcomes Maa Durga And All Her Devotees With Open Arms

It’s that divine time of the year when not only Bengalis but people across communities eagerly welcome Maa Durga in all her glory and seek her blessings and thank her for whatever she has blessed them with over the previous years. For the past three years Durgotsav has been organised by Aikatan Cultural Association Mumbai and has been the centre of attraction for the worshippers of Maa Durga. The association has been organising Durga Puja at The Country Club which is situated at Veera Desai Road Andheri West.

Notably, the biggest attraction of Durgotsav 2023 is well known music director Pritam Chakroborty, who is also the chief patron of the Durga Puja organised by the Aikatan  Cultural Association Mumbai. He and his family are deeply involved in planning and organising the Puja since its inception.

The association has an amazing musical rendezvous lined up on all the days of Durga Puja (Bollywood singer Anwesshaa on Mahashoshti, leading folk song band Surojit o Bondhura on Mahashtami and Natok by famous group from Kolkata, Parnasree Bohumukhi Cultural Society on Mahanabami). In addition, the members and their children also  showcase their musical talent on Mahasaptami , which is surely going to make the entire event a memorable one.

It is interesting to know that Aikatan Cultural Association Mumbai is not only known to organise the much talked about Durga Puja at The Country Club, but it is also one of those associations which is also deeply involved in the philanthropic work and always ready to help needy people in various forms. Thousands of beneficiaries are testimony to the facts the association has always been at the forefront to help the poorest of poor and marginalised communities.

Somali Sarkar, one of the founding members of Aikatan Cultural Association said “The association strongly believes that there are many in society who would need a helping hand. Our resources are limited but we do our best to help and a portion of our Association’s fund is kept aside to extend financial help to the needy. This year, we have partnered with ‘Artistic Hands’ which is a vocational training centre for children with special needs. The objective is that we work for the empowerment, self-reliance and holistic development of the children.”

Talking about ‘Gram Bangla’ Somali Sarkar said, “This year the theme of our Durga Puja Pandal is Bengal folk art though which we are portraying the rich cultural heritage of Bengal. We are emphasising on ‘Gram Bangla’ which  means rural Bangla which has always been rich in its cultural endeavors. The nostalgia of Bengal folk art is on full display and people visiting the Pandal are just loving it.”

The Puja was inaugurated by none than Swami Satyadevanada, Adhyaksha Of Ramkrishna Math, Mumbai. During the Durga Puja, apart from the common worshippers of Maa Durga, many dignitaries from various walks of life are also gracing the Durga Puja Pandal and getting all the  blessings during the mesmerizing Durgotsav organised by Aikatan Cultural Association Mumbai. A few names till now are famous Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan, actors Manish Wadhwa, Pallavi Chatterjee and Shakuntala Barua. 

Some of the key well-wishers of Durga Puja organised by Aikatan Cultural Association Mumbai  are Tanishq, State Bank of India, Signature by Peridot (Lotus Builders and Developers), Smart Ship Hub Digital India,  Global Tech Integrated System, Senco Gold and Diamonds, Shreeji Constructions, Taste of Kolkata, Indian Oil, Onshore Construction Company, ASUS Computers, Chamunda Reality, Sanskara Hearing Solutions, Jamai Shoshthi, ICAP, Universal Sompo General Insurance, PC Chandra Jewellers, Trisha Studio, Vital Signs Consulting etc.

The PR was handled by Purti Havle of Girish Wankhede’s entity one entertainment solutions private limited.

Aikatan Cultural Association Mumbai’s  Durga Puja At The Country Club Andheri West Once Again Welcomes Maa Durga And All Her Devotees With Open Arms

‘The Y’ Is Trending For The Second Time

‘The Y’ began trending on Google in the fourth place following its release on Amazon Prime Video. In addition to other well-known films like Vikram, Jawan, The Conjuring 2, Born to Fly, Blue Beetle, Jailer, Gadar 2, Barbie, Mission Impossible, Nun 2, and many more, it also ranked eighth in the Top 10 most searched horror films.

      

‘The Y’ Rose To Popularity In Just 4 Days

Arushi Nishank Draws Accolades From Uttarakhand CM

As an actor, producer, and social activist Arushi Nishank wears many hats. This has not only won her accolades from across India, but also international recognition. Now, the Chief Minister of her home state of Uttarakhand has also showered Arushi with lavish praise.

It is no surprise that the divine beauty hails form “Dev Bhumi”, and now, when Chief Minister Pushkhar Singh Dhami graced the sets of Arushi’s dream project “Kaphal”, a web series commissioned by Disney+Hotstar, which is being shot in Nainital, he couldn’t stop praising Arushi and her team.

Impressed by how well the series captured the region’s beauty, he said, “Cinema serves as a reflection of contemporary times, showcasing the remarkable ways it can capture beauty.”

With numerous unexplored landscapes in the hilly regions of the state, he expressed his hope for the implementation of new policies that would benefit the film industry.

The Chief Minister lauded the team for creating the series in the hill state, and also lauded Arushi’s tireless dedication, and commitment to her craft. He also appreciated her tireless efforts in showcasing the state’s beauty on an international platform for the very first time.

Overwhelmed by the kind words, Arushi said, “I sincerely thank the entire team for their dedication and hard work. As a proud resident of Uttarakhand, we are deeply rooted in our heritage, and “Kaphal” aims to reconnect us with our roots, bridging the gap between India and Bharat. This is a significant step toward a greater change.”

She also appreciated Honorable CM Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami Ji’s efforts in promoting Uttarakhand on a global stage.

“The journey began two years ago, with many joining and some departing, but the unwavering desire to shoot in Uttarakhand remained. This 55-day shoot is a milestone achieved by no major production company before,” she said showcasing the journey so far.

According to Arushi, “Over 150 local artists are contributing to the project, benefiting numerous hotels and local businesses in the Kumaon region. We’ve made a positive impact on the local economy.”

Expressing gratitude, she said, “We are thankful for the state and the Honorable Chief Minister’s support and remain committed to empowering the region.”

“Kaphal” boasts of a stellar star cast including Divyendu Sharma, Mukti Mohan, and Kusha Kapila, among others and is being helmed by director Prem Mistry. Arushi Nishank is producing the show.

Earlier too, Arushi has been in the spotlight for appearing in the video of Jubin Nautiyal’s song “ Waf ana raas aaye” which garned a whopping 300 million views on the official YouTube channel of T Series. She has also been awarded at the Top 20 Global Women of Excellence Awards in Chicago. Arushi has also been closely associated with efforts to clean the river Ganga, considered holy by Hindus. She has also been at the forefront of several reforestation drives in her state. She is thus truly a woman of substance.

  

Arushi Nishank Draws Accolades From Uttarakhand CM

Famous Martial Arts Guru Dr Cheeta Yajnesh Shetty Becomes Brand Ambassador Of 9 Drops And Bee9 Honey

Renowned martial arts guru of the cinema world, Cheetah Yajnesh Shetty has now become the brand ambassador of 9 Drops and Bee 9 Honey. He recently inaugurated India’s first Bee9 Café and Honey Store in Mysore. He was present in this function as the chief guest. Dr. Cheeta Yajnesh Shetty said, “I feel honored to work as the brand ambassador of 9 Drops and Bee 9 Honey.

Inaugurated India’s first Bee9 Café and Honey Store on 15 October 2023 in Mysore with Sri Gopi Mallya-Chairman Mallya Group, Smt. Sujata S Lad-Industrialist Sandur, Sri G J Santosh-Blue Waters Adventure Sports Pandicheri,

Sri P K Venkatesh-Agri Marketing, Anup (Bee9).

My heartiest congratulations and best wishes to its owner Prasad Shetty.”

Let us tell you that action director Cheetah Yajnesh Shetty has been inspiring the youth through martial arts. Till now he has given martial arts training to more than 150 Bollywood stars. Under the ‘Nirbhay Women Empowerment and Training’ programme, he has so far given martial arts training to about 10 lakh women. Dr. Cheeta Yajnesh Shetty has been teaching martial arts and self-defense methods to women for many years and instilling confidence in them. ‘Cheetah Jeet Kune Do Global Sports Federation’ Chairman Professor Dr Cheeta Yajnesh Shetty across the country Involved in ‘Women Empowerment and Self Defense Programme’.

   

Famous Martial Arts Guru Dr Cheeta Yajnesh Shetty Becomes Brand Ambassador Of 9 Drops And Bee9 Honey

Neha Bansal- Journey From Kaithal To International Film Festival

We will today give you a insight on a very important part of the Indian Movie Industry, it’s about a girl who left her native place with 100 rs in her pocket at a tender age and with her dedication, hard work, immense understanding and transparency to achieve has shaped her into a multi starer celebrity, we all know her with her work she has submitted in the industry, yes you guessed it right, Neha Bansal, is the name, a girl from a small town in Haryana, Kaithal, is now a big name in Bollywood industry, she has been seen in all the profiles whether acting, direction, production, writer, author of various books, voice over artist, social activist etc etc, the list is very long.

She started as a junior artist with a kannada movie named Aishwarya with Deepika Padukone, than her next project was straight with the South Indian Movie Industry God, Rajinikanth, with a Tamil Movie Sivaji: The Boss, next was another legend of the same Industry, the mightiest,Kamal Haasan, with the Tamil Movie Dasavathaaram, again the list is very long.

She has been given various titles in her sucessful career whether modelling, acting, direction etc. Like Haryana ki Beti, Best Youngest Producer, Best Actress, World record holder for world’s thinnest mahendi Artist etc.

Recently she’s been honoured by  International Film Festival of Great Haryana -2023 with the Guest of Honour and Best Director for her internationally acclaimed short film with a social message on women named “Respect Her” starring herself as a lead with famous Hollywood co actor Tony Taylor.

The film has been earning lots and lots of laurels from all part of the world like in Thailand at The World Meet International Award 2023 she had been honoured with the Best Film award.The Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management has honoured her film with Best Film Award for her outstanding contribution to the industry through this film.Neha Bansal is also planning to submit her film for the Oscars.

Neha Bansal has been now planning to make a biopic on the God of Indian Cinema Dadasaheb Phalke, for which she has already made all the write-ups and now searching for a good Financer who will be able to manage the rest.

We would pray for her that we get to see her next project on Dadasaheb Phalke and wish it gets acclaimed worldwide witnessing her creativity and talent she has delivered in her past projects.

     

Neha Bansal- Journey From Kaithal To International Film Festival