The Journey Of Lyricist And Composer Amitabh Ranjan From Journalist To Welknown Lyricist

Expressing deep thoughts in simple words is the specialty of lyricist and composer Amitabh Ranjan. This is why he is carving a distinct identity for himself in Bollywood.

​New talents have to struggle immensely to reach their destination in Hindi cinema. Although Amitabh Ranjan is known today as a Bollywood lyricist, during his initial days in Mumbai, he also worked as a journalist for the film newspaper “Cine Zone.”

​Musical Career and Collaborations

​Amitabh Ranjan has written more than 700 songs for Indian music companies and Hindi cinema. The songs penned by him have been sung by almost all prominent Bollywood playback singers, including:

​Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Shaan, and Sunidhi Chauhan, Sadhana Sargam, Vinod Rathod, Suresh Wadkar, Palak Muchhal, Mohit Chauhan, Mamta Sharma, Mika Singh, Kailash Kher, Javed Ali, Ritu Pathak, Madhushree, Nakash Aziz, Amit Mishra, Dev Negi, Salman Ali (Winner of Indian Idol 10), Mohammad Danish (Indian Idol fame) Mohammad Irfan, Deepa Narayan, Asit Tripathy, Sona Mohapatra, and Antara Mitra.

​Several well-known actors have performed on songs written by Amitabh Ranjan, such as Arshad Warsi, Aditi Rao Hydari, Boman Irani, Rajpal Yadav, Ravi Kishan, Rakhi Sawant, Rahul Dev, Shakti Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Shweta Tiwari, Gurleen Chopra, Arun Bakshi, Govind Namdev, Raza Murad, and Kiran Kumar. He also wrote the title track “Nikhattu” for the film The Legend of Michael Mishra, directed by award-winning director Manish Jha.

​Work with Renowned Music Directors

​Amitabh Ranjan has written songs for movies with Lalit Pandit (of the famous Bollywood composer duo Jatin-Lalit). He has also penned several songs for the versatile composer Raghav Sachar, who is unique in Bollywood for playing all musical instruments himself.

​Additionally, he has collaborated with:

​Rising talented Bollywood composer Raj Ashoo on several songs.

​Composer Gaurav Dasgupta for regional versions released by Saregama HMV.

​Composer Aslam Keyi for various films and albums.

​Songs written by Amitabh Ranjan have been released by top music labels including T-Series, Saregama (HMV), Zee Music Company, Tips Music, Ultra Music, Shemaroo Music, DRJ Records, and others.

​Television and Advertising Commercials

​Apart from movies, Amitabh Ranjan has worked extensively in the television sector. He has written title tracks for several TV serials, including:

​”Dharti Ki God Mein” for DD Kisan, produced by Arun Govil and his wife Shrilekha Govil.

​”Kanaphoosi”, starring actress Kunika Lall.

​”Do Lafzon Ki Dil Ki Kahani”, featuring choreographer Saroj Khan.

​The upcoming serial “Ganga Maiya Ki Betiyan” on Zee TV.

​A notable highlight of Amitabh Ranjan’s career is his work as an ad-writer for prominent brands, such as Indian Oil, NTPC Rihand, Parag Milk, Verka Life Milk, and Sanjeevani Tea.

​A Multi-Talented Personality

​Amitabh Ranjan is a multi-talented individual and the owner of Melody Box Music Production Studio. At his studio, he composes music alongside writing lyrics, and creates advertisements for various brands. Equipped with an excellent music production and video ad-making team, he also produces corporate ad films.

   

The Journey Of Lyricist And Composer Amitabh Ranjan From Journalist To Welknown Lyricist

The ‘Fearless Tigress’ Of Jammu: Reena Choudhary’s Unyielding Crusade For The Oppressed

By Raja Sarfaraz. (Senior Socio Political Correspondent Jammu/Mumbai.)

In the volatile and deeply complex political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, a transformative force is rising. Reena Choudhary, a 39-year-old corporate leader turned political dynamic, is rewriting the rules of leadership in the region. Dubbed by locals as a “fearless tigress,” Choudhary has emerged as a vital bridge between a bureaucratic administration and the grassroots population, fiercely championing the rights of the poor, the backward, and the suppressed sections of society.With a rich educational background holding a B.Com degree and an MBA, Choudhary leverages over 17 years of intense corporate and business experience to bring structural accountability into public service. For the past eight years, she has weaponised this expertise to challenge systemic corruption, establishing herself not as a traditional politician, but as a relentless social activist and reformer.

Breaking the Velvet Glove: Standing Against the TideChoudhary’s journey has been anything but smooth. Navigating a male-dominated political arena, she has consistently encountered deeply entrenched biases suggesting that women lack the strategic acumen for hard-nosed politics. Rejecting this narrative entirely, she has carved out a reputation for being fiercely independent.”I have never been a ‘yes man’ to any political party or leader,” Choudhary stated, emphasizing her commitment to absolute honesty. “I speak up for what is right and never hesitate to say no to what is wrong.”This uncompromising integrity has frequently thrust her into political storms and controversies. However, rather than backing down, she views these struggles as necessary friction when breaking traditional gender stereotypes.

The Double-Front Battle: Family and FrontlinesAs a wife and a mother of two, Choudhary candidly acknowledges the immense personal toll of public life. She speaks openly about the silent guilt shared by many working mothers—the inability to spend enough time with her children due to an exhausting social service schedule. Yet, she credits her family as a rock-solid pillar of support that enables her to continue her mission.Security remains a massive, looming threat for any political figure in J&K, particularly for a woman operating out of a sensitive border area. Opponents frequently resort to personal scrutiny and character assassination to weaken her stance. However, intimidation tactics fall flat against Choudhary.”I am the daughter of an army officer; courage is in my blood,” she said. “I am not afraid of death because I believe in dying like a soldier rather than living like a coward.

“A Vision of Peace: Moving Beyond AgitationsInspired by the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Choudhary aims to emulate his legacy of unifying people across deep political divides through patience, humility, and dialogue.Her blueprint for Jammu & Kashmir pivots away from the historical cycle of mass protests, dharnas, and agitations. Instead, she envisions a highly efficient governance model where public grievances are addressed through structured, transparent administration.Central to her developmental agenda is halting the severe “brain drain” plaguing the state. By upgrading local infrastructure, bolstering tourism in the “Paradise on Earth,” and protecting the rich spiritual heritage of Jammu—the “City of Temples”—she aims to create sustainable economic opportunities so that the youth do not have to leave their homeland to succeed.

A Clarion Call to the Nation’s DaughtersWith women constituting nearly 50% of the electorate, Choudhary argues that equal representation in decision-making roles is no longer negotiable. Her final message serves as an urgent call to action for young women across the nation to claim their space in public life.”Never let anyone make you believe that leadership is defined by gender,” Choudhary insisted. “Politics belongs to anyone who wishes to serve. When women lead, communities prosper, and nations grow stronger.”As Jammu & Kashmir transitions into a new era of governance, Reena Choudhary continues to solidify her position on the frontlines. Driven by a desire to leave behind a legacy akin to the freedom fighters of old, she remains unstoppable in her quest to shape a progressive, inclusive, and fearless society.

  

The ‘Fearless Tigress’ Of Jammu: Reena Choudhary’s Unyielding Crusade For The Oppressed

“લાયક નાલાયક”નું વિતરણ રૂપમ એન્ટરટેઈનમેન્ટ પ્રા. લિ. દ્વારા કરવામાં આવશે અને ફિલ્મ 24 જુલાઈ, 2026ના રોજ સમગ્ર વિશ્વના સિનેમાઘરોમાં ભવ્ય રીતે રિલીઝ થશે.

અમદાવાદ, ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ ઉદ્યોગ માટે એક વધુ મહત્વપૂર્ણ સિદ્ધિરૂપ બની રહેલી ઓમ શિવમ પિક્ચર્સ લિમિટેડ (યુકે)ના બેનર હેઠળ નિર્મિત ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ “લાયક નાલાયક”નું ટીઝર, ટ્રેલર, પોસ્ટર તેમજ સંગીત અમદાવાદની હોટલ રેડિસન બ્લુ ખાતે આયોજિત ભવ્ય સમારોહમાં લોન્ચ કરવામાં આવ્યું. ફિલ્મ સાથે સંકળાયેલા કલાકારો, નિર્માતાઓ, મીડિયા પ્રતિનિધિઓ અને ફિલ્મપ્રેમીઓની ઉપસ્થિતિએ કાર્યક્રમને યાદગાર બનાવ્યો.

ફિલ્મનું વિશેષ આકર્ષણ એ છે કે તેનું અંદાજે 95 ટકા શૂટિંગ લંડનના વિવિધ મનોહર લોકેશન્સ પર કરવામાં આવ્યું છે, જેના કારણે ગુજરાતી સિનેમાને આંતરરાષ્ટ્રીય કેનવાસ પર રજૂ કરવાનો પ્રયાસ કરવામાં આવ્યો છે.

ફિલ્મમાં ગુજરાતી અને હિન્દી ફિલ્મ જગતના જાણીતા કલાકારોનો ભવ્ય સમૂહ જોવા મળશે. જેમાં હિતેન કુમાર, હિતુ કનોડિયા, ઓજસ રાવલ, અશ્મિત પટેલ, કિરણ આચાર્ય, કથા પટેલ, સ્મિતા ગોંડકર, આરતી જોશી, શેખર શુક્લા, સુનિલ વિશરાણી, જિતેન્દ્ર ઠક્કર, જીતુ પંડ્યા, ગ્રીવા કંસારા, મયંકા પટેલ, મણિન ત્રિવેદી, મનસુખલાલ ટાંક, લલિત ઠક્કર, રાજ ગણાત્રા, યજ્ઞેશ શર્મા, ગીતા સોલંકી, પૂર્વા શાહ અને શાવર અલી મુખ્ય ભૂમિકાઓમાં જોવા મળશે.

ફિલ્મના નિર્માતા રાજેશ આર. પટેલ, લેખક અને દિગ્દર્શક તન્મય ગોપાલ સેનગુપ્તા તેમજ સહ-નિર્માતા જિજ્ઞેશ પટેલ છે. ફિલ્મનું સંગીત બિપ્લબ દત્તા દ્વારા તૈયાર કરવામાં આવ્યું છે, જ્યારે ગીતો જયેશ બારોટ અને અવિનાશ ખત્રીએ લખ્યા છે. ફિલ્મની વાર્તા હેતલ પટેલ, પટકથા અવિક મજુમદાર, ડીઓપી થંબન કે. રમણ, સંપાદન ગુરજેંટ સિંહ, પ્રોડક્શન ડિઝાઇન પાર્થ મજુમદાર, કોરિયોગ્રાફી જગન્નાથ દાસ, પ્રોડક્શન કંટ્રોલર સલીમ મન્સૂરી, મીડિયા અને પ્રમોશન પુનીત આર. ખરે, પબ્લિસિટી ડિઝાઇન અજય ચાંચડીયા અને માર્કેટિંગ પ્રમોશન સી.એમ. ઇવેન્ટ્સ એન્ડ પ્રોમોશન્સ દ્વારા સંભાળવામાં આવ્યું છે.

આ પ્રસંગે ફિલ્મના નિર્માતા રાજેશ આર. પટેલે જણાવ્યું હતું, “લાયક નાલાયક’ માત્ર એક ફિલ્મ નથી, પરંતુ ગુજરાતી સિનેમાને વૈશ્વિક સ્તરે નવી ઓળખ અપાવવાનો અમારો પ્રયાસ છે. લંડનમાં વિશાળ સ્તરે થયેલું શૂટિંગ, મજબૂત સ્ટારકાસ્ટ અને ઉચ્ચ કક્ષાનું નિર્માણ દર્શકોને એક અલગ જ અનુભવ આપશે. અમને વિશ્વાસ છે કે ગુજરાતી પ્રેક્ષકો આ ફિલ્મને દિલથી આવકારશે.”

ફિલ્મના લેખક અને દિગ્દર્શક તન્મય ગોપાલ સેનગુપ્તાએ જણાવ્યું હતું, “આ ફિલ્મમાં મનોરંજનની સાથે પરિવાર, સંબંધો અને જીવનના મૂલ્યોને સ્પર્શતી એક ભાવનાત્મક અને પ્રેરણાદાયી કહાની રજૂ કરવામાં આવી છે. દરેક પાત્રને ખાસ રીતે ઘડવામાં આવ્યું છે જેથી પ્રેક્ષકો ફિલ્મ સાથે ભાવનાત્મક રીતે જોડાઈ શકે. અમે એક એવી ફિલ્મ બનાવી છે જે દરેક વર્ગના દર્શકોને ગમશે.”

“લાયક નાલાયક”નું વિતરણ રૂપમ એન્ટરટેઈનમેન્ટ પ્રા. લિ. દ્વારા કરવામાં આવશે અને ફિલ્મ 24 જુલાઈ, 2026ના રોજ સમગ્ર વિશ્વના સિનેમાઘરોમાં ભવ્ય રીતે રિલીઝ થશે.

ફિલ્મના લોન્ચ પ્રસંગ દરમિયાન રજૂ થયેલા ટીઝર, ટ્રેલર અને સંગીતને ઉપસ્થિત મહેમાનો તરફથી ઉત્સાહજનક પ્રતિસાદ મળ્યો હતો, જેના કારણે ફિલ્મ પ્રત્યે દર્શકોમાં આતુરતા વધુ વધી છે.

  

લંડનમાં શૂટ થયેલી ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ “લાયક નાલાયક”નું ટીઝર, ટ્રેલર, પોસ્ટર અને સંગીત ભવ્ય સમારોહમાં લોન્ચ

डॉ. महेश कुमार और यामिनी सिंह की फिल्म ‘भोज’ का ट्रेलर वर्ल्डवाइड रिकॉर्ड्स भोजपुरी ने किया रिलीज, लेखक हैं डॉ. अतुल पटने (आईएएस)

हरफनमौला अभिनेता डॉ. महेश कुमार और भोजपुरी सुपरस्टार एक्ट्रेस यामिनी सिंह के शानदार अभिनय आए सजी भोजपुरी सिनेमा के इतिहास में एक नया मील का पत्थर स्थापित करने और दर्शकों को झकझोर कर रख देने वाली बहुप्रतीक्षित भोजपुरी फिल्म ‘भोज’ का ट्रेलर देश की प्रतिष्ठित म्यूजिक कंपनी वर्ल्डवाइड रिकॉर्ड्स भोजपुरी के ऑफिशियल यूट्यूब चैनल पर रिलीज कर दिया गया है। रिलीज होते ही इस ट्रेलर ने यूट्यूब और सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म्स पर तहलका मचा दिया है। सेफसी अंचन ग्रुप के बैनर तले निर्मित यह फिल्म अपनी अनूठी, सशक्त और झकझोर देने वाली कहानी के कारण रिलीज से पहले ही फिल्म गलियारों और सिनेमाप्रेमियों के बीच भारी चर्चा का विषय बनी हुई है।

फिल्म ‘भोज’ के निर्माता डॉ. एस वी अंचन और श्रीमती प्रभावती पटने हैं। इस फिल्म की सबसे बड़ी खूबी इसकी कहानी और लेखन है, जिसे देश के प्रख्यात लेखक डॉ. अतुल पटने (आईएएस) ने लिखा है। एक प्रशासनिक अधिकारी के दृष्टिकोण से लिखी गई यह कहानी समाज के वास्तविक और अनछुए पहलुओं को उजागर करती है, जिसे स्क्रीनप्ले और डायलॉग के रूप में अनिल विश्वकर्मा ने बेहद सजीवता से पिरोया है। फिल्म के कुशल निर्देशन में क्रिएटिव डायरेक्टर के रूप में धीरू यादव ने अपना महत्वपूर्ण तकनीकी योगदान दिया है। निर्देशक चंदन सिंह हैं। फिल्म में मुख्य भूमिका डॉ. महेश कुमार हैं, उनके साथ भोजपुरी इंडस्ट्री की जानी-मानी अभिनेत्री यामिनी सिंह ने शानदार केमिस्ट्री जमाई है। साथ ही भोजपुरी सिनेमा के दिग्गज अभिनेता अवधेश मिश्रा, राम सुजान सिंह, महेश आचार्य, समर्थ चतुर्वेदी, तमन्ना मौर्य, सुबोध सेठ और मनोज द्विवेदी आदि कलाकार अपने अभिनय से फिल्म में चार चांद लगाते दिख रहे हैं। फिल्म में संगीतकार अमन श्लोक का बेहतरीन संगीत है, जिसे गीतकार स्व० राजेश मिश्रा, अनिल विश्वकर्मा, अनूप मिश्रा और शेखर मधुर ने लिखा है। डीओपी साहिल अंसारी, एग्जीक्यूटिव प्रोड्यूसर नीजाम खान, कोरियोग्राफर महेश आचार्य, एडिटर गोविंद दूबे, डीआई गुंजेश यादव, बैकग्राउंड म्यूज़िक राजेश, मिक्सिंग इंजीनियर राज वर्मा, वीएफएक्स सुजीत चौधरी, एसोसिएट डायरेक्टर अनिल विश्वकर्मा, आर्ट डायरेक्टर राकेश हैं। प्रोडक्शन नीजाम खान, स्टिल फोटोग्राफर नसीब, पब्लिसिटी डिज़ाइनर प्रशांत बेहरा हैं।

गौरतलब है कि इस फिल्म की एक और खास बात यह है कि यह केवल मनोरंजन नहीं, बल्कि एक अभियान भी है। फिल्म के पोस्टरों और प्रचार के माध्यम से ‘भोजपुरी भाषा को संविधान की आठवीं अनुसूची में शामिल करने हेतु समर्थन’ मांगा जा रहा है, जिसके लिए दर्शकों से दिए गए नंबर 91751 48038 पर मिस कॉल करने की अपील की गई है।

वर्ल्डवाइड रिकॉर्ड्स के एमडी रत्नाकर कुमार ने कहा कि ‘फिल्म ‘भोज’ न केवल दर्शकों को एक बेहतरीन सिनेमाई अनुभव देगी, बल्कि हमारी मातृभाषा भोजपुरी को संविधान की आठवीं अनुसूची में शामिल कराने की दिशा में एक बड़ा जन-आंदोलन भी बनेगी। यह एक ऐसी फिल्म है जिसे हर भोजपुरी भाषी और सिनेमाप्रेमी को देखना चाहिए।’

डॉ. महेश कुमार और यामिनी सिंह की फिल्म ‘भोज’ का ट्रेलर वर्ल्डवाइड रिकॉर्ड्स भोजपुरी ने किया रिलीज, लेखक हैं डॉ. अतुल पटने (आईएएस)

Nilayshri Creations Hosts Grand Success Of Hopes Mr., Miss & Mrs. Maharashtra 2026 Alongside The Grand Maharashtra Award 2026

Mumbai: Nilayshri Creations successfully organized the much-awaited Hopes Mr., Miss & Mrs. Maharashtra 2026, accompanied by The Grand Maharashtra Award 2026, at Elite Banquet, Andheri West, Mumbai. The prestigious event brought together aspiring models, achievers, celebrities, and distinguished guests to celebrate talent, confidence, and excellence.

The pageant was conceptualized to provide a platform for individuals aspiring to build a career in the glamour and modeling industry. Speaking on the occasion, Ravi Singh, Show Director, said, “Our vision is to encourage and promote talented individuals who dream of making their mark in the fashion and entertainment industry. This platform is dedicated to recognizing passion, confidence, and hard work.”

The competition was held in three categories—Mr. Maharashtra, Miss Maharashtra, and Mrs. Maharashtra—with participants showcasing their personality, confidence, and talent before an esteemed panel of judges.

Winners

Miss Maharashtra 2026

Winner: Hrishika Walke

1st Runner-Up: Ashmi Walke

2nd Runner-Up: Pallavi Chavanke

 

Mrs. Maharashtra 2026

Winner: Jigisha Singh

1st Runner-Up: Priya Chaudhry

2nd Runner-Up: Moumita Nair

 

Mr. Maharashtra 2026

Winner: Laxman Kadam

1st Runner-Up: Talal Ahemad

2nd Runner-Up: Rishi Rajpurohit

 

The event was presented by Nilayshri Creations, with Sunny Singh serving as the Organizer and Ravi Singh as the Show Director. The event was efficiently managed by Akshit Chauhan, ensuring a seamless experience for contestants and guests.

The judging panel featured renowned Bollywood actress Isha Koppikar and Anjali Kolaporje, who evaluated contestants on personality, confidence, talent, and stage presence.

The event was marketed and promoted by Fortune Lifeline Media & Entertainment. Supporting partners included Elite Banquet, BXI Barter, and Art Media & Pressa Creations, while Swadesh News served as the official media partner.

The evening concluded with a grand awards ceremony honoring the winners and celebrating the spirit of determination and excellence. The event received an overwhelming response from participants, guests, and industry professionals, further establishing Nilayshri Creations as a platform committed to discovering and nurturing new talent in the fashion and modeling industry.

 

Nilayshri Creations Hosts Grand Success Of Hopes Mr., Miss & Mrs. Maharashtra 2026 Alongside The Grand Maharashtra Award 2026