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A Tribute to Ustad Ali Akbar Khan Sahib”

Friday, 03 September 2010 02:12
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Classical Music Program presented by students of
Dr Sisirkana Dhar Choudhury

(disciple of Baba Ali Akbar Khan Sahib)

at the Sangeetaanjali Institute of Music, Fremont.

On 19th of September, eminent Indian classical Music Maestro Dr Sisirkana Dhar Choudhury (fondly known as Didi) organised a tribute in the loving memory of her Guruji, the legendary sarod player, Swar Samrat Baba Ali Akbar Khan Sahib (April 14, 1922 – June 18, 2009) at the Fremont Hindu Temple Auditorium, Fremont, California.

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Bhangra Empire from the Bay Area-in WHITE HOUSE WITH President B. Obama amd First Lady M Obama

Friday, 03 September 2010 02:12
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Top Row (Left to Right): Michelle Obama, Raveen Singh Bains, Nav Dheri, Omer Mirza, Kiranjit Sidhu, Danish Anwar, Fahad Khan, Jackie Thing, Amandeep Nijjar, Barrack Obama
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Puneet Gill, Kiren Jhutty, Nimi Mann, Chanel Nagra, Manasee Vyas.

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Avatar vs China

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avatar-photoBeijing, Jan 19 (DPA) Chinese authorities have ordered cinemas to stop showing box-office smash 'Avatar', reports here said Tuesday.

Two Beijing cinemas confirmed that they would stop showing the ordinary version of 'Avatar', but not the 3-D version, from Saturday, despite the movie's continued high popularity.

The Hong Kong-based Apple Daily newspaper said the state-run China Film Group had ordered all Chinese cinemas to stop showing the film.

'Avatar' took about 300 million yuan ($40 million) at the box office in its first eight days after its release in China Jan 4, the official China Daily quoted the China Film Group as saying.

Many commentators in China found a political resonance in the film's story of the Na'vi's battle to protect their land and culture from outsiders, comparing them to Chinese citizens fighting to protect their property from the government and developers.

'Somehow, the film struck a chord with Chinese audiences and created nothing less than a social phenomenon,' commentator Huang Hung wrote in China Daily Tuesday.

'Why? All the forced removal of old neighbourhoods in China makes us the only earthlings today who can really feel the pain of the Na'vi,' she said.

'For audiences in other countries, such brutal eviction is something outside their imagining. It could only take place on another planet or in China,' popular blogger Han Han wrote of 'Avatar'.

Cultural officials also wanted to ensure the success of a big-budget, state-approved film of the life of social philosopher Confucius scheduled for release nationwide Friday, the Apple Daily said.

'Avatar' had been reportedly scheduled to run until Feb 28.

Many viewers had queued for tickets costing up to 150 yuan ($22) for the IMAX 3-D version of 'Avatar' in Beijing earlier this month, the Global Times newspaper said.

China allows imports of only 20 foreign films annually for showing in cinemas.

The country's top two box-office hits last year were both foreign films, '2012' and 'Transformers 2', which earned 460 million yuan ($68 million) and 430 million yuan ($63 million), respectively, the Global Times said.

Pirated DVDs of Avatar were on sale for about 7 yuan ($1) in Beijing's streets and markets even before the film's official release in China.

"I wanted to be named Vijay in 'Rann' too" – Amitabh

Friday, 03 September 2010 02:12
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amitabhBachchan_3_1024x768New Delhi, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who first used the onscreen name Vijay in 1973 film “Zanjeer”, Tuesday said he wanted the lucky name in his forthcoming “Rann” as well. The actor added that the much-hyped movie was not aimed at media bashing.

“Ramu (Ram Gopal Varma) wanted my character to be called Harshvardhan Malik. But I told him ‘naam se pehle Vijay laga do, shayad picture chal jaayegi (Prefix the name with Vijay, the movie might work)’,” Amitabh told reporters at a press conference.

The actor was named Vijay in Zanjeer and then subsequently in many of his popular films like “Deewaar”, “Agneepath”, “Don”, “Shahenshah” and “Shaan” among others. In fact, the product launched under Amitabh’s tie-up with Max New York Life Insurance was also called Max Vijay.

Looking charming in a formal black suit, crisp white shirt and a fluorescent green tie, Amitabh was here to promote “Rann”.

He said the media would be proud of the way his character has been etched out in the film, which is an attempt by Ram Gopal Varma to expose the electronic media.

“You (the media) would be proud of Vijay Harshvardhan Malik. He takes media’s side. The nation listens to him. He is a man of integrity and respect.

“Personally, I really respect media. Being in the media means great responsibility, it is a very impressive job and needs tough work. I got a chance to visit TV channels and they are all like pythons – need to be fed 24 hours to be alive,” he said.

The thespian clarified that “Rann” is not a media bashing film.

“The film shows that in the media there is often a conflict between business sensibilities and a person’s conscience. Now does a person compromise on his conscience for the survival of his business or vice-versa is what has been highlighted in the movie,” he said.

“Rann”, which releases Jan 29, also features Riteish Deshmukh, Gul Panag and Paresh Rawal.

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The best of the best Punjabi Songs all on one high quality mix. If you are going to share this album on your own site, show your support and use the links provided below. The last mix was downloaded 2200 times, so let’s see if we can beat that. Enjoy, and have a great new year!

 

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