ANIL KAPOOR FILM WILL HAVE ITS GALA PREMIERE AT TIFF 2023

BIG NEWS: Thank You For Coming to have its Gala World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2023!

 

Toronto, August 10, 2023:  The next offering from powerhouse creators of "Veere Di Wedding," Ektaa R Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor has been a well-kept secret. Unveiling today as an Official Selection at the esteemed Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023 is their coming of age comedy "Thank You For Coming".

Handpicked to have its grand Gala world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023 on 15th September 2023 at the Roy Thomson Hall, the laugh riot entertainer is the only Hindi feature film to have a gala premiere this year at TIFF!

Directed by Karan Boolani and written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, The film stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, Karan Kundrra & Anil Kapoor in a special appearance. The film is slated to have its theatrical release worldwide on the 6th of October 2023.

Talking about the same, Rhea Kapoor shares, "It is a film for this generation and we feel extremely honoured to have the world premiere of our film at TIFF 2023. Even with its unconventional storyline and bold point of view, this movie is an out and out Bollywood entertainer, full of masti and music so it makes this selection that much sweeter! It is a film I am extremely proud of and we couldn't have asked for a better kick-start. I've had the privilege to work with the most talented group of girls that have put their heart and soul into making this movie and we cannot wait for the world to see what we have made."

"I am genuinely thrilled to announce that our film is set to grace the esteemed TIFF platform. This project holds a special place in my heart, and I am eagerly anticipating the moment when I can present it to a discerning global audience. The opportunity to be part of such a prestigious festival is an absolute honor, and I am awaiting the feedback and reception it garners." Says Ektaa R Kapoor, joint managing director Balaji Telefilms Ltd.

Thank You For Coming follows the story of Kanika Kapoor, a single girl in her thirties, and her quest for true love and pleasure.

Produced by Balaji Telefilms Limited and Anil Kapoor Film Communication Network Pvt. Ltd,  Directed by Karan Boolani and written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, Thank You For Coming to release in theatres worldwide on 6th October 2023.

 

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Stratford Festival announces casting for 2023 season

 

Stratford Festival announces casting for 2023 season

Advance sales to Members start November 6

Early bird sales open to everyone December 12

 

November 1, 2022… Just as the 2022 season comes to a close, work for the 2023 season is getting underway at the Stratford Festival. Creative teams for next year’s productions are coming into place and the casting department is busy confirming key roles for the season. Soon the workshops will be abuzz with artisans building the season’s sets, props and costumes.

 

“This is a bittersweet moment. We have just closed our 2022 season, which feels like something of a miracle,” says Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino. “We feel enormous gratitude to our staff and company for the outstanding work they did to make this season come to life despite the many obstacles that Covid placed in our path. I was so proud of the work on our stages and all the efforts that made that work possible. And to our patrons, who returned to Stratford despite ongoing public health concerns, we are forever grateful. Now, we turn our thoughts to 2023 and hope today’s exciting news will entice even more theatre lovers to Stratford next season.” 

 

Support & Celebrate the Art Gallery of Mississauga

Celebrating 35 years

SUPPORT & CELEBRATE THE ART GALLERY OF MISSISSAUGA JOIN US FOR THE 17th ANNUAL ART BENEFIT AUCTION   MISSISSAUGA, October 20 – The Board of Directors and staff of the Art Gallery of Mississauga are proud to announce their annual Art Benefit Auction on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 6:30 pm, hosted at the Small Arms Inspection Building (1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON). This year, the Art Gallery of Mississauga is celebrating 35 years of providing free admission and programming to the residents and guests of the City of Mississauga, bringing art to the community and community to art. "This annual benefit is an important part of the Art Gallery of Mississauga's funding, and money raised helps the AGM to grow and evolve so that it can continue as the creative hub of this rich, diverse, energetic city," says Executive Director Anna Gulbinski. "During the pandemic, we were able to continue to provide amazing virtual programming to the residents of Mississauga, and as things have opened up, we are excited to bring even more exciting ideas in the coming year." HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WITH THE PURCHASE OF YOUR TICKET: Over 35 artworks are to be auctioned by Auctioneer Stephen Ranger, including pieces from Huan Chen, Frances Ferdinands, Ted Fullerton, Joseph Muscat, Raheel Patel, Rena Sava, Limei Zhang, and the late Eileen Oswald.  LIVE paint battle between local artists Nisreen Askar, Ashley Beerdat, Richa Sharma, and Daniel Ramalho.  LIVE musical entertainment from Radhika Baskar, Grenville Pinto and Peter Mather. Appetizing hors d'oeuvres & fine wine. Cash bar. Tickets are $100 for Members and $125 for Non-Members and include free appetizers and a complimentary glass of wine. Tickets should be purchased online, however, a small number of tickets will be offered at the door. We recommend purchasing your tickets online to secure your spot at bit.ly/AGM35. The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is a public, not-for-profit art gallery that was founded in 1987, opening its doors in the new Mississauga Civic Centre that same year. The AGM presents a changing calendar of contemporary, thought-provoking, engaging and accessible exhibitions featuring regional, national and international artists. We thrive alongside long-time partners and welcome new collaborators to always be presenting and encouraging those artists that are established, new and upcoming. Contact: Christina Moss | Communications Coordinator | AGM.Connect@mississauga.ca Join the conversation on social media @AGMEngage Download Document ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

National Diwali Celebration on Parliament Hill

Diwali Celebration Returns to Parliament Hill

Todd Doherty, Member of Parliament for Cariboo-Prince George, in association with Overseas Friends of India Canada and the Deepak Obhrai Foundation, will host the 22^nd National Diwali Celebration on Parliament Hill. 

Wednesday, October 26^th 2022 from 6.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. EST

Sir John A. Macdonald Building Main Hall

Wellington Street, Ottawa

A popular multicultural event in Canada's parliament since 1998, this year's Diwali celebration will see a return to an in-person celebration with cultural performances, speeches, lighting of the Diwali lamp, Indian cuisine and traditional sweets. Parliamentarians from all political parties will be joined by members of the diplomatic community and Indo-Canadians from across Canada. The event will also be live-streamed.

 For more information contact: Mohan Samarasinghe at  (613) 995-6704  Todd.Doherty@Parl.gc.ca

 

 

IN BETWEEN THE LINES Poetry and Art Show in Metaverse - Review by Reeti Mishra

The art gallery covers a vast plethora of emotions in women during their most vulnerable moments in life but also depicting their resilience and strength. With lines like ’I know I will burn till the fire burns in me’ to ‘I fear remaining an outline’, a woman’s path though is strewn with monotony, anonymity and most often being almost a non existent entity, these poems are an amazingly brilliant saga of how she carves out her own niche.

From the women as Shakti of the poet Mandira Ghosh and the power that comes from truth, bliss, and consciousness, Anna Yin’s poem speaks volumes about bonding with nature, missing someone loved and the entwining of all three. In Vedas, women are symbols of Prakriti, mother nature. Nature becomes part of us and we derive strength from nature.
Alka Tyagi’s poem leads us to the various phases of awakening, of truth around us!
If Zohra Zoberi’s poem is about empowered moments in an immigrant woman’s life, Sangeeta’s poem clearly states in a subtle manner the power of saying NO to others whereas undeniably stating that the real happiness lies in giving happiness to others.

It was indeed delightful and touching to read, as the poets have woven their poems delicately with words of wisdom and expressions so vivid and diverse; yet so powerful!

My best wishes to Meena Chopra and all the poets!
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Reeti Mishra.
Speaker, Wellness expert, Blogger, Promoter of. Saree through #sagaogsareeinourlives
Spanish literature master level from San Francisco State University, lived in many countries and speaks Hindi, English, Spanish and Italian.

Twitter: @ReetiMishra_
Instagram: reetimishra.art

 
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Ragas Live Festival

Ragas Live Festival is back to their 24 hour format after staging one of the most successful virtual festivals of the pandemic era. Would you like to attend and review for StarBuzz? Or perhaps preview the festival? It takes place October 22-23 at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn.

A 24-hour celebration of transcendent, spiritual music, the Ragas Live Festival is rooted in South Asia’s

 classical music, raga, which is unique in that specific modes are only played at specific times during the

 day. This year’s festival includes Carnatic superstar Sid Sriram; the New York premiere of Parvathy

 Baul, a leading exponent of the mystical Baul sect of West Bengal; Brazilian percussion legend Cyro

 Baptista; and master of the Iraqi maqam, Hamid AlSaadi.

The full lineup is listed here. What do you think?

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