Announcing the Inaugural Exhibition from the Tuli Research Centre for India Studies “Self-Discovery via Rediscovering India”

15th to 30th March 2024 at the India International Centre Gallery Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi 110003 | 11 am to 7 pm daily

The exhibition – “Self-Discovery via Rediscovering India” – presents the vision and select highlights of the vast domain of India Studies through original and digitised artworks, artefacts, archives, and memorabilia from the Tuli Research Centre of India Studies (T.R.I.S.) founded by Neville Tuli.

This Exhibition primarily focuses on the fields of Indian and World Cinema, Modern and Contemporary Fine and Popular Arts & Crafts, Photography, Architectural Heritage, Animal Welfare, Ecological Studies, and the Social Sciences.

Hundreds of research materials and art works are coherently integrated into an exhibition space which tries to express the vast and chaotic energy and rhythms so grasping the soul of one of the world’s greatest civilizations, where six thousand years are still clearly living and breathing in the modern and contemporary.

This Inaugural Exhibition draws on materials belonging to a single vision and collection that positions the contemporary as a living form of the ancient-medieval-modern continuum.

After a three-decade long pioneering journey and sustained search dedicated to the building of cultural institutions and their infrastructure in India, Neville Tuli will publicly share his knowledge and learning-base rooted in the arts, cinema, and their related disciplines, which finally becomes available online and offline to the world with the launch of the Research Centre and its website.

The Archives and Library which are the backbone of this Research Centre will be introduced to India through exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and conferences over the next three months, opening out a conceptual framework and curricula for the first of its kind three-year undergraduate programme for Contemporary India Studies across the world.

The critical need to meaningfully reach the arts and culture to the masses and public, not just the elite and aspirational, must be taken to the next level. Creating an India Studies educational framework is the ideal way to take this vision forward.

“The exhibition introduces one’s vision to reach out freely step by step, wide and deep, to our people, and carry to them a holistic glimpse into the heart, mind and soul of India. It is structured on three levels – the physical object, the archives, and the digital formats – and rooted within the ground and context of sixteen Research Categories which structures the India Studies framework, which my thirty years of understanding India at both theoretical and practical levels has evolved” states Neville Tuli.

Research Categories for India Studies | 2024-2026

*Cinema as a critical Educational Resource | CinemaE

*Modern and Contemporary Fine Arts | FineArts

*Photography in India | Photography

*The Printed Image, Popular Arts and Crafts | PopCult

*India’s Architectural Heritage and its Inspiration | ArcH

*The Economics of Art, Cinema and Culture | EconArts

*Automobile, Transport, and Travel Heritage | Travel

*Uncertainty: Mystery * Magic * Horror * Sci-Fi * Gambling | Uncertainty

*Social Responsibility of the Creative Mind | SocialR

*The Changing Smile of Childhood | Childhood

*The Erotic Discipline within Creativity | EroticD

*The History and Historiography of Scholarship in the Arts | Scholarship

*Seeking Justice and Political Integrity | JusticeP

*India and her Relationship with the World | IndoWorld

*The Religious-Spiritual-Poetic-Philosophical Framework | RSPPC

*The Animal-Human-Nature-Cosmic Continuum | Continuum

These sixteen Research Categories together create the base for the India Studies framework conceptualised by Neville Tuli. Together with the 40,000+ Masterlists, they will create the foundation for the new educational knowledge-base which will be shortly shared on www.tuliresearchcentre.org.

The Exhibition is curated mostly from the first four Core Research Categories are artworks, artefacts and archives focusing on the following select primary Master-Lists which together straddle and share ideas and insights across all sixteen Research Categories:

* CinemaE

e.g. the Song-Synopsis Booklets; the Jubilee Trophy; the International Film Festival Catalogue Covers; German Expressionism; Comedy & Horror from the silent era of Hollywood; Hollywood handbills of films released in Indian cinemas; with focus on Thomas Edison, Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Tod Browning, Lon Chaney, Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou, with films such as Light of Asia, The Last Laugh, Metropolis, Dracula, Freaks, Mahal, Pather Panchali, Mughal-e-Azam, Ganga Jamuna, Pakeezah, Deewaar, Kranti; archives of Satyajit Ray; vintage postcards and Lobby Cards; Himanshu Rai, Balraj Sahni, Chidananda Dasgupta, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan & Manoj Kumar, among others.

* FineArts

e.g. Kashmir, the Dog and Animals Animated in Art, Life of Christ, Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, Gaganedranath Tagore, Nicholas Roerich, Jamini Roy, Chittaprosad, D.P. Roy Chowdhury, M.F. Husain, F.N. Souza, K.G. Subramanyan, Ganesh Pyne, J. Sultan Ali, Jyoti Bhatt, K. Laxma Goud & G.R. Santosh; the Children’s and Illustrated Book Tradition – from Abanindranath Tagore to Namrita Bachchan.

* Photography

e.g. the Himalaya, Felice Beato, Samuel Bourne, Lala Deen Dayal, Henri Cartier-Bresson, R.R. Bharadwaj, Raghu Rai, Madan Mahata, Ketaki Sheth, Architectural Heritage of India, among others.

* PopCult

e.g. Political Propaganda featuring Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the INC, RSS, IPTA; Advertising featuring Travel & Pilgrimage, including Bodh Gaya, Chittor, Aurangabad, Goa, Sanchi, Lucknow, Delhi, among others.

Hopefully this Exhibition will kick-start the critical movement of taking India Studies into every School and University as a specialised subject and begin to once and for all rectify the vast inequality which riddles the Indian educational framework where the arts, cinema and culture are not taught in any manner which allows them to be seen and understood as part of daily life where the creative spirit in all of us is nurtured with the deep respect it fully deserves.

      

Announcing the Inaugural Exhibition from the  Tuli Research Centre for India Studies “Self-Discovery via Rediscovering India”

Vishwa Hindi Akademy Organised International Women’s Day Successfully In Mumbai

विश्व महिला दिवस पर सम्मान समारोह 

मुम्बई । 8 मार्च, अंतरराष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस के अवसर पर विश्व हिन्दी अकादमी और मालवा रंगमंच समिति के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में एक भव्य कार्यक्रम का आयोजन अंधेरी पश्चिम स्थिति मुक्ति सभागार में किया गया। दीप प्रज्वलन और केशव राय द्वारा महाकाल चालीसा के पाठ से कार्यक्रम का शुभारम्भ हुआ और कुलवंत बक्शीश के निर्देशन में नाटक ‘कर्ण’ का मंचन किया गया। इस नाटक के सभी पात्र तीन महिलाओं ने निभाया और दर्शकों का दिल जीत लिया।

इसके पश्चात  शिवरात्रि और महिला दिवस के अवसर पर कई विद्वानों के वक्तव्य हुए। कवि सम्मलेन मुशायरे के अंतर्गत आशकरन अटल, प्रज्ञा शर्मा, परवेज़ आलम,  मनीषा उपाध्याय, संजय गुप्ता आदि के  काव्यपाठ हुए और रेखा खान, नीतू सिंह, अजीत राय, सुनील तिवारी, राजेश राठी आदि ने फिल्मो में महिलाओं के किरदार पर विशेष चर्चा की।।कार्यक्रम का संचालन केशव राय ने किया।

इस अवसर पर विश्व हिन्दी अकादमी और मालवा रंगमंच समिति द्वारा महिला गरिमा सम्मान से विनीता जोशी, नाॅयरिका भतेजा, खुशाली हिरानी,  पूजाश्री, गीता यादव, मनीषा उपाध्याय, केतकी पंडित, कायनात खान, आनंदी त्रिपाठी, एकता जैन, रूपाली सिसोदिया, अनाया ब्रह्म, रेखा चौधरी, पुष्पा वर्मा, दिव्या सहगल, श्वेता दुआ, मोनिका जैन, कल्पना तिवारी, प्रज्ञा शर्मा, खुशी ठक्कर, मीनू सिंह, नीतू सिंह और रेखा खान को उनके उत्कृष्ट योगदान के लिए सम्मानित किया गया। संध्या राय के संयोजन में सम्पन्न इस कार्यक्रम का संचालन केशव राय ने किया। इसी कार्यक्रम में फिल्मकार कुमार राज की महिला प्रधान फिल्म “अमीना” का पोस्टर भी लांच किया गया। अंत में इरफ़ान श्रीवास्तव ने सभी का आभार व्यक्त किया।

     

विश्व महिला दिवस पर सम्मान समारोह 

 

Censor Stopped Film Mahayogi Highway 1 To Oneness Release Of 8th March Shivratri

MAHAYOGI, Highway 1 to Oneness English Release Postponed Due to Censorship Concerns

The eagerly awaited unveiling of “Mahayogi Highway 1 to Oneness” on March 8th, coinciding with Maha Shivaratri, has been deferred due to unforeseen complications stemming from the scrutiny of censorship. Rajan Luthra, the director, is profoundly affected by this turn of events. This project embodies his life’s purpose, envisioned as a catalyst for profound change, a cornerstone for nurturing unity and fostering oneness within humanity. Rajan himself portrayed the role of the Mahayogi in the movie, delivering a poignant message of peace through his soulful song, “I Wanna See the Oneness… Stop the War.”

(44) Song from Movie Mahayogi Highway 1 to Oneness – Produced & Directed by Rajan Luthra – YouTube.

Despite the setbacks, Rajan’s faith in this vision remains steadfast, undeterred by the current state of affairs in India and globally. Amidst this heart-wrenching setback, the team remains resolute in their commitment to disseminating the film’s message of unity throughout India, utilizing diverse platforms including radio, news outlets, and their own OTT platform, Onedollar.media.

Director Rajan Luthra’s labor of love, “Mahayogi Highway 1 to Oneness,” a culmination of 12 years of meticulous craftsmanship, promises to captivate audiences with its profound exploration of spirituality and interconnectedness.

Reflecting on the film’s journey, Rajan shared, “I embarked on this 12-year odyssey with a vision to inspire unity and harmony through cinema. ‘Mahayogi Highway 1 to Oneness’ stands as a testament to the transformative power of storytelling.”

While the release in India is now scheduled for April 17th, 2024, coinciding with the auspicious celebration of Ram Navami, the film will also have a limited release in select states of America on March 8th, 2024.

“Mahayogi Highway 1 to Oneness” promises an unparalleled cinematic experience, inviting viewers on a transformative journey towards unity and enlightenment. Rajan decided to send his beautiful soulful message and vision of his artwork to top people of the country on MahaShivratri day to receive support and blessing on this beautiful project.

Censor Stopped Film Mahayogi Highway 1 To Oneness Release On 8th March Shivratri

Grand Launch Of Trailer And Song Of Akash Kumar Mittal Starrer Hindi Film SETTLEMENT

आकाश कुमार मित्तल स्टारर हिन्दी  फिल्म ‘सेटलमेंट’ के ट्रेलर व सांग की  भव्य लॉन्चिंग

हाल ही  में  मुम्बई  के अंधेरी(प)में  क्रेसेंट  टॉवर स्थित ‘इम्पा’ हाउस के प्रीव्यू थिएटर में  विजय एंड 2 स्टार एंटरटेनमेंट साथ में  मनोरमा पिक्चर्स एंड एंटरटेनमेंट्स की प्रस्तुति एवं निर्माता- लेखक विजय कुमार अग्रवाल कृत हिन्दी  फिल्म ‘सेटलमेंट’ का ट्रेलर,2 गीत व फिल्म के पोस्टर की लॉन्चिंग की गई।

उक्त अवसर पर   खास मेहमानों में  अनिल नागरथ, निर्देशक सनोज मिश्रा,राजीव प्रसाद(शकुंतलम स्टूडियो),वितरक अजीत  अरकेटी,  लेखक मिराक मिर्ज़ा,अभिनेत्री मोनिका तथा अन्य गणमान्य व्यक्तियों ने अपनी गरिमामयी उपस्थति से इस अवसर को भव्य बनाया।

दिनेश सहदेव निर्देशित   इस फिल्म के मुख्य कलाकार हैँ आकाश कुमार मित्तल,प्रिया पारस नाथ गुप्ता,पंकज सिन्हा,जीतेन्द्र वधेर, आर्ची आदि।गीतकार  सोना – स्नेहा व संगीतकार सिद्धार्थ राय।

पोस्ट प्रोडक्शन शकुंतलम स्टूडियो मुंबई एवं सिने बुल्स रांची,आर्ट डायरेक्टर अविनाश कुमार, डी  ओ पी पंकज गोस्वामी, एडिटर सुमित सिन्हा, पब्लिसिटी डिज़ाइन आरिफ अहमद,पी आर  ओ समरजीत,सिंगर प्रियांक राज शर्मा,दीपक ठाकुर, पल्ल्वी शारदा।

लेखक- निर्माता विजय कुमार अग्रवाल ने बताया कि फिल्म ‘ सेटलमेंट’ की शूटिंग झारखंड की खूबसूरत लोकेशनों  पर की गई है।इसमें 2 मधुर् गीत हैँ। उन्होंने आगे बताया कि  इस फिल्म का मुख्य विषय भू  -माफिया पर  आधारित है, जो शरीफ लोगों की सम्पत्ति पर कब्ज़ा जमाना चाहते हैँ।’ सेटलमेंट’ नामक  संस्था के संस्थापक गुरुजी एक निश्चित फीस लेकर लोगों की संपत्ति वापस दिलाते हैँ। इसके अलावा फिल्म में अन्य कई  दिलचस्प प्रसंग हैँ और फिल्म पूरी  तरह से सामाजिक् -परिवारिक  एवम् मनोरंजक है।यह फिल्मआगामी अप्रैल, 2024 में  सभी स्थानों पर प्रदर्शित होगी।

—-समरजीत (PRO)

     

Grand Launch Of Trailer And Song Of Akash Kumar Mittal Starrer Hindi Film SETTLEMENT

SANDEEP MARWAH Shines Brighter Again!

It’s not just an honour. It’s a fitting recognition for an individual’s unrelenting and committed pursuit of excellence in whatever he does!

Ther shining and ever energetic Dr Sandeep Marwah, a prominent figure in the realms of film, television and media, and the President of Marwah Studios, was recently bestowed with a prestigious honour by Her Excellency Anandibhen Patel, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, at Raj Bhawan in Lucknow. This recognition was conferred in acknowledgment of Dr Marwah’s significant contributions to women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship.

During the ceremony, Her Excellency Anandibhen Patel urged women to embrace entrepreneurship and extend support to one another in their endeavours. She stressed that no endeavour is insignificant and encouraged women to take bold steps forward in both small and large-scale

businesses, emphasising the importance of fostering a supportive environment for female entrepreneurs.

Meetu Puri, President of COWE Uttar Pradesh Chapter, highlighted the pivotal role of women entrepreneurs in driving economic growth and fostering innovation within the state. She advocated for empowering women to lead and succeed in the business landscape.

Dr Marwah has long been a staunch advocate for women’s empowerment across various sectors, including education, startups, internships and events, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusivity. Through his leadership roles in numerous organisations, Dr Marwah has actively championed the involvement and upliftment of women, organizing workshops, seminars and interactive sessions aimed at empowering women and providing them with opportunities for growth and development.

Dr Marwah’s initiatives do not end here. They extend into the digital realm as well, with ongoing programmes on his radio stations – Radio Noida, Radio Mumbai and Radio Raipur – as well as his online TV station MSTV, which focus on the empowerment and advancement of women. Additionally, Dr Marwah’s involvement with the International Women’s Forum and his association with organizations like COWE (Confederation of Women’s Entrepreneurs) further underscores his dedication to championing women’s causes.

Expressing gratitude for the prestigious recognition, Dr Marwah remarked, “I am thankful to Her Excellency Anandibhen Patel for bestowing upon me such a prestigious award. It has motivated me to do more in the same lines. I have always believed that women are dedicated, sincere, and smart, and better entrepreneurs. We need to push them forward to take charge of businesses in every field.”

This honour serves, and rightly so, as a testament to Dr Marwah’s unwavering commitment to promoting gender equality and fostering an environment where women can thrive and succeed in various domains.

More power to women!

SANDEEP MARWAH Shines Brighter Again!