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
Mumbai | 2025: On the occasion of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, a historic ‘Jai Bhim Padyatra’ is being organized across India by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with My Bharat. The Mumbai chapter of this grand padyatra will witness the presence of Union Minister of State Mrs. Raksha Khadse, State Minister Rajkumar Badavle, former MP Sable, Maharashtra Guardian Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, and Director General (Maharashtra & Goa) Prakash Kumar Munnavare.
Leading this initiative with great enthusiasm is Ramkumar Pal, National Executive President of the Prime Minister’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. His guidance and inspirational leadership are driving the event’s youth engagement and social impact. Also joining the event will be National General Secretary Devendra Tiwari and Avinash Duggal from Dashami News Channel.
Students and youth from NCC, Nehru Yuva Kendra, and Jhanshewari School Management will participate in large numbers, making this padyatra a vibrant celebration of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision of equality and empowerment.
Heartfelt congratulations to Ramkumar Pal and the entire team for this inspiring movement!
JAI BHIM PADYATRA To Be Held In Mumbai Under The Leadership Of Ramkumar Pal And Union Ministers
Pune, April 14: On the occasion of the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment and National President of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), Ramdas Athawale, addressed a special event held in Pune. He stated that the RPI (Athawale) is emerging as a strong national alternative in Indian politics.
“Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s political philosophy remains just as relevant today. The Republican Party is committed to his ideology. Our recent electoral success in states like Nagaland and Manipur is proof of the party’s growing presence. Today, the party has established a strong organizational structure across 28 states and 5 Union Territories,” said Athawale.
During the event, Sanghamitra Tai Gaikwad, the State General Secretary of RPI (Athawale) Maharashtra, praised Union Minister Ramdas Athawale for his leadership. She said, “Under Ramdasji’s visionary and inclusive leadership, the party has expanded rapidly in Maharashtra. His efforts in mobilizing women and youth have significantly strengthened the party at the grassroots level.”
She added that the party has built an active and robust network throughout Maharashtra, including Pune, by energizing the women’s front and involving a large number of youth in the organization.
Minister Athawale also made a significant announcement at the event, revealing that a ‘Republican Global Foundation’ will be launched in Dubai this November to promote Ambedkarite ideals on a global platform. He expressed hope that the RPI (Athawale) would soon gain recognition as a national party.
The event witnessed an enthusiastic turnout of party workers, social activists, youth, and citizens, creating a vibrant atmosphere inspired by Ambedkarite thought and spirit.
Republican Party Walking On The Ideals Of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar – Union Social Justice Minister Ramdas Athawale Addresses Gathering In Pune
From: 9th April to 20th April 2025
Artvista Gallery
Presents
“Prarambha”
A Group Exhibition of Paintings by 55 talented, renowned artists from across the country.
VENUE:
Artvista Gallery – Fort, Kala Ghoda 400 001
5, Deval Chambers,
Ground Floor, Nanabhai Lane
Near Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai 400001.
Timing: 11am to 7pm.
Contact: +91 9594103077
Art Vista- an art promotional institute in Mumbai has launched its new art gallery called Artvista gallery which will be ceremoniously opened on 9th April 2025 at 5, Deval Chambers, Ground Floor, Nanabhai Lane Near Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai 400001. It is the brain child of Kirti.Gaikwad- the owner of Art Vista
PRAARAMBHA – The Beginning
A new art gallery has started its art journey in the field of visual arts – propagation and promotion on 9th April 2025 at a venue in South Mumbai. It was ceremoniously inaugurated at 5, Deval Chambers, Ground Floor, Nanabhai Lane, Fort, Mumbai 400001 by Hon. Dilip Ranade(Eminent Artists), Prakash Bal Joshi(Renowned Artist) in presence of several art lovers, promoters, and collectors along with common viewers.
Kirti Gaikwad of Art Vista has envisaged to launch this venture and thereby render her debut exhibition via this art gallery towards propagation and promotion of obscure talent in the various areas of our country from rural and urban environments having diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
Kirti Gaikwad has been in the lime light since 2012 in the present art world as an organizer / curator of group art shows, solo shows and various art activities like camps, workshops, art demo’s ets at several important venues at Mumbai, Thane, New Delhi, etc. She has always been active and keen in her intentions to promote such talented but obscure artists with diverse background by encouraging and motivating them to showcase their artworks in different mediums and techniques in art exhibition along with senior and master artists in the art world in order to reach the prospective art collectors and buyers on a global level. She has envisaged to own this new art gallery with this has envisaged to own this new art gallery with this motivation only and as a result, planned to limit the size of artworks to be displayed in this debut show to 12 x 12 inches in any medium and style. In all 55 talented and contemporary renowned artists in rural and urban areas of our country having diverse backgrounds as well as social and cultural strata of society shall present their artworks in this unique art show and thereby reach genuine buyers and art collectors in the present art world. It is therefore a golden opportunity for all to enjoy various artworks made by these talented artists along with those presented by master, senior artists in this field under one roof and enjoy their ethnic hues leading to their warm response and applauds.
Participating Artists in this exhibition are: –
Abhisha Pradhan, Ajay Samir, Ajinkya Naik, Akanksha Thakur, Amit Kumbhar, Anand Dabli, Anand C. Shinde, Ashok Hinge, Asif Shaikh, Bharat Bhandari, Bhiva Punekar, Brij Mohan Arya, Deepak Sonar, Dinkar Jadhav, Gopal Pardeshi, Jayshree Savani, Kailas Malkhede, Kappari Kishan, Keshav Raut, Kiran Hotkar, Kiran Varikilla, Kumar Gaikwad, Madhu Karuva, Manish Rao, Manoj Das, Moni Patil, Nahesh Ghodke, Nilesh Khare, Nilesh Nikam, Nuril Bhosale, Pallavi Hotkar, Prabindar Lal, Pramod Gaikwad, Purvi Shukla, Priyanka Guralle, Raghu Neware, Rahul Mhetre, Rahul Wagh, Ravindra Pawar, Ravindra Toravane, Rupali Yogesh Sutar, Sanjay Tikkal, Sachin Sagare, Sandesh Khule, Sandeep Ghule, Sneha Alaskar, Shailesh Gurav, Sonali Iyanger, Supriya Amber, Shrikant Kadam, Taslim Jamal Sona, Trupti Joshi, Vidya Sagar Singh, Vijay Jain, Vikas Malhara, Vimal Chand, Vivek Nimbolkar, Yashwant Shirwadkar,Yogesh Sutar.
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PRARAMBHA Opening Ceremony Of New Art Gallery – Artvista At Fort, Mumbai
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