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Pragya Kapoor's 'Maali' film selected for Chicago South Asian Film Festival

7 Sep 2022

Pragya Kapoor has a great inclination toward the environment and is an ecocentrist. Her environment-driven film 'Maali' was screened on August 18 at the Indian Film Festival - Melbourne and now is officially to be part of the Chicago South Asian Film Festival.'Maali' is a journey of a 16-year-old girl Tulsi, from the calm mountains to the concrete jungle and her struggle when she witnesses the life of the city; greed, loneliness and depression. Directed by Shiv. C. Shetty, the film was grandly appreciated at IFFM for its genuine portrayal of the ever-increasing deforestation. The film also portrays a fervent take on the depriving of mental health due to the increasing urbanization and nature's unending sabotage.Sharing her excitement on the film's official entry at CSAFF, Pragya said, "I really feel happy that the film is being appreciated at such a level. When I first heard about the story, I immediately wanted to be a part of it. It essentially portrays the reality today; how we are destroying nature for our selfish purpose. I feel it's important to give unconventional creators a chance to show their talent to this world. I am grateful that I got to be the presenter of Maali."With its appreciation on several occasions, the film is definitely one admirable and realistic release of Bollywood.

Pragya Kapoor's 'Maali' to make its world premiere at IFFM 2022

5 Aug 2022

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2022.The film will be screened on August 18."Maali is a film which is close to my heart. When I heard the story of the film from Sonali and Shiv for the first time, I instantly connected with the world and agreed to come on board as a presenter. Filmmakers who have the passion and drive to tell meaningful, engaging stories about real issues need to be encouraged," Pragya said"The story of 'Maali' brings alive the most pertinent global conversation around deforestation and mental health. I am eagerly looking forward to taking 'Maali' to its world Premiere in Melbourne on the 18th of August at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. We would like Maali to reach every household so people can understand the importance of trees and how nature conservation is important for our well-being and mental health," she added.Shiv C. Shetty, who has written and directed the film, said, "'Maali' is a reflection of what we see around us today; at one end there is rapid urbanization and at the other end, soon-to-be-extinct nature."'Maali' is a journey of a 16-year-old girl Tulsi, from the calm mountains to the concrete jungle and her struggle when she witnesses the life of the city; greed, loneliness and depression.In the film, you will experience a young Maali's journey from the serene mountains to the concrete jungle and the effects of deforestation on our well-being and mental health.Speaking of the upcoming edition of IFFM, it is making its comeback for its physical version of the festival, after the festival has been solely virtual for the last two years. This year the festival will run from August 12 to August 20 and will also have virtual programming between 13-30 August for Australian audiences.This year there are over 100 films across 23 languages being screened at the festival.The Awards night is all set to take place on the 14th of August in Melbourne. The awards will recognise the best in cinematic talent from across the Indian subcontinent across the formats of feature films and will also honour the acclaimed OTT series. This year's nominations will see films and content which were released between August 2021 to April 2022.The festival will be opened with the film, Taapsee Pannu's Dobaaraa which has been directed by Anurag Kashyap.

Selena Gomez invests in $15 billion grocery delivery company Gopuff

15 Dec 2021

Actress-singer Selena Gomez has been named as an investor in startup Gopuff, a company valued at $15 billion,known for delivering food and groceries in record time.On Tuesday, the 29-year-old Grammy nominee told Fortune that she was impressed the first time she got a delivery from the company's service. "The first time I heard about Gopuff was one night when I was hanging out with some friends at home," the singer told Fortune. "We needed something from the store, but no one wanted to hop in the car and drive, so someone suggested Gopuff. I was blown away by how quickly our order arrived.""After that, I started hearing their name and seeing the Gopuff brand pop up all over," she added.Though she did not reveal how much she invested, the singer also spoke about what she hopes to work on and invest in in the future. "When that deal closed, I was beyond thrilled and it really piqued my interest in the other aspects of business and investing," Gomez said. "As for what is next, I have a few things up my sleeve."According to Fortune, which announced the news, Gopuff differs from companies like DoorDash and Postmates, since the startup, founded in 2013, owns its inventory, which is offered on its platform. So far, the company owns 550 micro-fulfillment centers in the United States and the United Kingdom, and deliveries arrive in less than 30 minutes.Along with the investment, ice cream from Gomez' Serendipity Brands, which Gomez co-owns, will be offered on the platform. "We're super passionate about working with local brands," the company's SVP Dan Folkman told Fortune."Selena was obviously already a partner [in Serendipity] and she has her own flavor. So to be able to bring that flavor to the market and have it as a place where people can get it on Gopuff, we think is a homerun."He added, "For celebrities like Selena to promote a product on social media and within 20 minutes, have it at someone's door is game-changing for brands."On the other hand, Selena Gomez collaborated with Colombian singer Camilo in a song titled , which was released on August 27, 2021.

Pearl V Puri breaks his silence on alleged rape accusation for first time, says he trusts the law and judiciary of the country

28 Jun 2021

Updated: Jun 28, 2021 - 1:01 PM IST In one of the shocking news, Television actor Pearl V Puri was arrested by Mumbai police for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in 2019. The victim's family accused the actor of the alleged rape of a minor. The actor was arrested, sent to judicial custody for 14 days and released on bail two weeks ago. For the first time since his arrest, the actor has finally spoken up and says he trusts the law will take its course.In a statement released on his social media, Pearl V Puri said, "Life has its own way of testing people! I lost my nani ma few months back , then on her 17th day, I lost my dad post that my mother got diagnosed with cancer and then this ghastly accusation. Last couple of weeks were gruelling for me like a nightmare. I was, overnight, made to feel like a criminal. All of this in the midst of my mother's cancer treatment, it shattered my sense of security, making me feel helpless."He further added, "I am still numb .... but I felt it's time to reach out to my friends, fans and well-wishers who've showered me with their love, support, and concern. Thank you for keeping faith in me and I am a firm believer of #Satyamevjayate. I trust in the Law, judiciary of my country & God up there. Please keep your dms coming!"He captioned the post, "I feel blessed to have each one of yall thank you for being my biggest strength. #teampvp."

Scarlett Johannson starrer Black Widow to release on July 9 in theatres and on Disney+ simultaneously

24 Mar 2021

Natasha Romanoff will be back in action in Marvel Studios Black Widow with a new release date of July 9, 2021. The Scarlett Johannson starrer will be the first film from Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to see a release both in theatres and on Disney+ simultaneously.According to Marvel, Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.Directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige, the movie stars Scarlett Johansson reprising her role as Natasha Romanoff. Florence Pugh stars as Yelena Belova, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov aka Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz as Melina Vostokoff.