Zee Cinema Panel Featuring
Paras Chaudhari (Writer and Actor of independent film “Astoria Park”)
Jaideep Balial (VP, Head of Programming at Zee Cinema)
Ami Sheth (rising TV/film actress)
Mon., March 29, 6:15 PM; Miami Science Museum

Sindoor
Directed By: Mangla Bansal
India/Canada, 2009
8 mins, Narrative Short, Color
Mon., March29, 7:30 PM; Miami Science Museum $12
Sindoor is a short dramatic film about a young Indo-Canadian woman’s search to find peace after losing the love of her life in a car accident
World Premiere

Land Gold Women
Directed By: Avantika Hari
India/UK, 2009
Urdu with English subtitles
109 mins, Narrative Feature, Color
Mon., March29, 7:30 PM; Miami Science Museum $12
Tradition and modernity clash in this heartbreaking tale of a loving father who wants what is best for his 17 year old daughter about to finish school. She has a different opinion and soon their worlds are on a collision course.
North America Premiere

Behind Closed Doors
Directed By: Pracheta Sharma & Jessica Hopper
India/USA, 2009
27 mins, Documentary Short, Color
Tues., March 30, 5 PM; Cosford Cinema $12
Live-in nannies and maids are part of a large workforce that is often ignored, underpaid and exploited in the privacy of homes. Caught in a vicious cycle of labor trafficking, a group of South Asian domestic workers is fighting back. These women have only one thing to rely on: themselves.
World Premiere

Delhi Bound to Work
Directed By: Reena Kukreja Starring: Narinder Samra
India, 2009
Hindi & Oriya with English subtitles
58 mins, Documentary Feature, Color
Tues., March 30, 5 PM; Cosford Cinema $12
An intimate look at the lives of rural women migrating to work as
live-in domestic workers in urban centers of India in this sensitive portrayal of the young domestic workers.
World Premiere

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In 2009 alone, four films and one television series titled “Karma” were made. Starting with J.L. Freer-Hunt directed 1933 “Karma”, 21 films titled “Karma” have been produced. Beginning with 1912 “The Reincarnation of Karma” (about a snake who is said to resume human form every 100 years) to upcoming 2011 “The Karma Coalition”, there are 61 films whose name includes word “Karma” in it, including “Karma Café”, “Instant Karma”, “Karma Police”, “Karma Bitch”, “Karma Cats”, “Karma Baby”, etc.

There are nine people in entertainment industry whose names somehow have “Karma” attached to it and 68 more who have “Karma” as a part of their names. There have been five characters named “Karma” in movies and two whose name included “Karma”. There are 48 entertainment related companies with “Karma” as part of their names.

Hollywood diva Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls), 23, wrote on social networking service ‘twitter’ sometime back: “i’m all about Karma.. what goes around comes around!”

Hindus have expressed concern over the usage of Hindu terminology loosely in movies and other entertainment industries. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Hindus welcomed world filmmakers to make films about Hindu subjects but taking Hinduism seriously and respectfully and not reimagining its concepts and symbols just for mercantile greed. “Karma” had definite meaning for devotees and improper usage of such terms was not okay.

Rajan Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, further said that “Karma”, the web of cause and effect and the rule of universal causality resulting from action, was first commented in ancient Satapatha Brahmana, and now forms one of the basic principles of Hindu philosophy. The sum total of one’s actions, desires, feelings, and thoughts form one’s Karma, which is a cosmic law of debit and credit for good and evil.

Meanwhile, Bhavna Shinde of Forum for Hindu Awakening also urged filmmakers to be careful when handling Hinduism concepts and terminology and traditions as insensitive handling resulted in plundering serious spiritual convictions and revered symbols and thus tormenting the devotees.

Hinduism is the oldest and third largest religion of the world with about one billion adherents and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal.

Hindus concerned over usage of “Karma” & other concepts loosely in Hollywood

“Karma” is becoming highly popular in Hollywood and other entertainment industries.

In 2009 alone, four films and one television series titled “Karma” were made. Starting with J.L. Freer-Hunt directed 1933 “Karma”, 21 films titled “Karma” have been produced. Beginning with 1912 “The Reincarnation of Karma” (about a snake who is said to resume human form every 100 years) to upcoming 2011 “The Karma Coalition”, there are 61 films whose name includes word “Karma” in it, including “Karma Café”, “Instant Karma”, “Karma Police”, “Karma Bitch”, “Karma Cats”, “Karma Baby”, etc.

There are nine people in entertainment industry whose names somehow have “Karma” attached to it and 68 more who have “Karma” as a part of their names. There have been five characters named “Karma” in movies and two whose name included “Karma”. There are 48 entertainment related companies with “Karma” as part of their names.

Hollywood diva Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls), 23, wrote on social networking service ‘twitter’ sometime back: “i’m all about Karma.. what goes around comes around!”

Hindus have expressed concern over the usage of Hindu terminology loosely in movies and other entertainment industries. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Hindus welcomed world filmmakers to make films about Hindu subjects but taking Hinduism seriously and respectfully and not reimagining its concepts and symbols just for mercantile greed. “Karma” had definite meaning for devotees and improper usage of such terms was not okay.

Rajan Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, further said that “Karma”, the web of cause and effect and the rule of universal causality resulting from action, was first commented in ancient Satapatha Brahmana, and now forms one of the basic principles of Hindu philosophy. The sum total of one’s actions, desires, feelings, and thoughts form one’s Karma, which is a cosmic law of debit and credit for good and evil.

Meanwhile, Bhavna Shinde of Forum for Hindu Awakening also urged filmmakers to be careful when handling Hinduism concepts and terminology and traditions as insensitive handling resulted in plundering serious spiritual convictions and revered symbols and thus tormenting the devotees.

Hinduism is the oldest and third largest religion of the world with about one billion adherents and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal.

~RJ

The United States topped the poll more than 5,000 globe-trotting Britons, reports The Telegraph.

Second place was grabbed by Brazil while Spain was third.ustralia came fourth, Italy fifth.

Sexy Swedes helped the nation into sixth spot, and England made it into seventh place in the poll.

India was eighth, France ninth, and Canada finished off the top 10.

A spokeswoman for www.OnePoll.com, which carried out the UK study, said: “America has got a lot on offer and boasts some of the sexiest people on the planet.

“The likes of Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt all help America’s image as a hot bed of good looking people.

“But with a population of more than 300 million, they do have an unfair advantage.”

She added: “England’s talent only got them into seventh place and despite Gerard Butler waving the flag for Scotland, they only just beat the Germans.

“But in fairness, when you think of good looking countries, Sweden, Italy, France and Brazil talent all spring to mind before us lazy, pale Brits.

“If you’re looking for some fun in the sun, you now know where to head on holiday.”

Other countries to feature in the top 20 include Portugal, Japan and Netherlands.

Germany completed the top 20.

Top 20 ‘best looking nations’

1. America

2. Brazil

3. Spain

4. Australia

5. Italy

6. Sweden

7. England

8. India

9. France

10. Canada

11. Mexico

12. Portugal

13. Wales

14. Russia

15. Japan

16. Ireland

17. Argentina

18. Netherlands

19. Scotland

20. Germany. (ANI)

ANI

“It is expected to draw hundreds of India’s leading actors, actresses and filmmakers”, according to South Korea’s leading daily JoongAng Ilbo’s English edition JoongAng Daily.

Starting with London (United Kingdom) in 2000, these annual Awards events have been held in South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, People’s Republic of China and are announced to be held in Canada (Toronto) in June 2011 . IIFA Awards are said to recognize, honor and celebrate the achievements of India’s film industry. It claims to attract a worldwide television audience of over 350 million.

Welcoming Seoul’s move to host Awards events, acclaimed Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was time now for American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize India’s contribution to world cinema and introduce a new award category of “Best Bollywood Film” in Oscars for films made in India. This gesture would bring more credibility to Oscars also in the international arena, as it was long overdue, Rajan Zed, who is chairperson of Indo-American Leadership Confederation, added.

Seoul has been described by Lonely Planet as a “fashion-filled” city that “vibrates with energy night and day” and South Korea as “a country of endless possibilities”. Bollywood is said to be producing about double the number of movies than Hollywood and about four billion cinema tickets are sold annually in India.

Mumbai based IIFA endeavors to promote Indian cinema and showcase its talent globally. Its founder-directors are Andre Timmins, Viraf Sarkari, and Sabbas Joseph. Its Advisory Board boasts of big Bollywood names: Amitabh Bachchan (Brand Ambassador), David Dhawan, J.P. Dutta, Jaya Bachchan, Karan Johar, Manmohan Shetty, Pahlaj Nihalani, Ramesh Sippy, Shyam Shroff, and Vinod Khanna.
~ANI

Sujal Shah, head of fashion, IMG India says, “This is an Indian fashion week and hence Indian models are a must for our show. But we are never looking at which country a model belongs to. Irrespective of their nationality, we only consider talented individuals. A mix of girls from different countries does add spice to the whole experience.”

~IANS

It will be competing with 62 other songs from eligible feature-length motion pictures for nomination, which will be announced Feb 2.

“Na na” was penned by double Oscar winner Rahman, Blaaze and Vivian Chaix and crooned by Rahman, Blaaze, Chaix, A.R. Ameen (Rahmans son), Clinton and Dominic.

Directed by Emmy nominated Peter Billingsley, “Couples Retreat” stars MTV winner Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman and Kristin Davis. It revolves around four couples who go to a tropical-island resort for a vacation.

The 82nd Academy Awards presentation will take place March 7 in Hollywood, California.

~IANS

“With Vogue and GQ well received and established in India, we are now proud to announce the launch of the iconic and much awaited Conde Nast Traveller. With it, we now provide advertisers the perfect platform to reach the elusive affluent Indian audience, Conde Nast India managing director Alex Kuruvilla said in a statement here Tuesday.

The magazine will be a bi-monthly and priced at Rs.100.

~IANS

Lyrics
Hindi Lyrics:
Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re..(2)
Do Ajnabee Chale Jaa Rahe Hai
Kidhar Jaa Rahe Hai
Kaha Jaa Rahe Hai
Woh Ek Doosre Se Dekho Ruthe Ruthe..(2)
Nazar Aa Rahe Hai
Chale Jaa Rahe Hai
Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re..(2)
Do Ajnabee Chale Jaa Rahe Hai
Kidhar Jaa Rahe Hai
Kaha Jaa Rahe Hai
Woh Ek Doosre Se Dekho Ruthe Ruthe..(2)
Nazar Aa Rahe Hai
Chale Jaa Rahe Hai
Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re..(2)

(Yeh Jaage Jaage Se
Yeh Soye Soye Se
Kahan Hai Khoye Se
Poocho Zara) ..(2)
Jhoota Gussa Chhodo Ji
Ab To Karlo Dosti
Aise Dil Na Todo Ji
Achchi Nahin Dillagi
(Kuch Kuch Door Jaake
Kuch Kuch Paas Aake)..(2)
Tadpa Rahe Hai
Chale Jaa Rahe Hai
Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re..(2)

(Zara Si Chaahat Hai
Zara Si Nafrat Hai
Ajee Kya Hasrat Hai
Is Pyaar Ki)..(2)
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na
Bole Hain Dil Ki Zuban
Kyon Ki Dil Mein Hai Kya
Koyi Jane Na Yaha
(Aankhon Mein Jalan Hai
Milne Ki Lagan Hai)..(2)
Gabra Rahe Hai
Chale Jaa Rahe Hai
Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re..(2)
Do Ajnabee Chale Jaa Rahe Hai
Kidhar Jaa Rahe Hai
Kaha Jaa Rahe Hai
Woh Ek Doosre Se Dekho Ruthe Ruthe..(2)
Nazar Aa Rahe Hai
Chale Jaa Rahe Hai
Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re Hai Re..(2)
~Lyrics by Hindi Lyrix.com

DIFF is a major international film festival where filmmakers and celebrities from all over the world gather for one week of fun, parties, showing off in the most amazing fashions, attending premieres and of course handling the serious business of film i.e. seminars, workshops, events and so forth.

DIFF now into its sixth year is also particularly unique because it is the premiere platform for introducing the best of the best Arab filmakers and movies to the world. The 6th edition of DIFF takes place December 9 – 16, 2009. Visit DIFF for more scoop on the event and check out pictures from the 5th Annual Dubai Film Festival.
A-List Bollywood/Indian Actress Preity Zeinta

A-list Arab Actress Zahra Arafat

Palestinian filmmaker and directo Nawja Najjar

Actres Leblela

Lebanese Actress Yasmine Al Masri

Italian Actor PierFrancesco Favino

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