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KILL – Premieres On Demand and On Digital on Tuesday July 23

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Karan Johar’s acclaimed hit production KILL will be available to watch at home On Demand and on digital platforms starting Tuesday, July 23rd. Following its theatrical release which earned rave reviews from critics all over the world, KILL now comes home to watch on numerous platforms nationwide.

KILL
Written and Directed by: Nikhil Nagesh Bhat
Produced by: Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain
Starring: Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, and Raghav Juyal

SYNOPSIS:

When army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is engaged against her will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) begin to terrorize innocent passengers on his train, Amrit takes them on himself in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him, turning what should have been a typical commute into an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride.

In remembrance: From our Archives – a conversation with India’s greatest singer, Lata Mangeshkar

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Lata Mangeshkar, a name so familiar, so much our own, a name which reached the greatest of heights, attained so much glory and fame, and yet remained so humble, so grounded. Yes, I could feel all this and the simplicity of this great personality, India’s greatest singer and a legend…

We all have heard that Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru had cried when he heard Lata Mangeshkar sing, “Ae Mere Watan ke logo”, when and where did this happen, Lata didi shared those memorable moments. She took us back to the days when she worked along with other legendary singers– Mohd Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh…some nostalgic moments, some which brought a smile, and all through this, you could feel her simplicity and her greatness.

This was way back, it seems, but this conversation will always remain fresh – showing the simplicity of a person who attained the greatest of heights – do listen – in, for the rebroadcast, with the Nightingale of India, the Queen of Melody, on our show, From our Archives, today, 22nd July –  on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST.

From our Archives – Conversation with Fuzail Rafi, grandson of the legendary Mohammed Rafi Sahaab

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Does the picture look familiar – Well, this is Fuzail Rafi, grandson of the legendary Indian film playback singer, Mohammed Rafi Sahaab and he certainly is doing his family proud. He joined us from Atlanta, for this lovely conversation about his latest venture which has all us Rafi Sahaab fans excited!

We travel back in time and remember Rafi Sahaab – of all the fond memories that Fuzail has about his grandfather. We have all grown listening to Rafi Sahaab’s beautiful songs, his voice so touching our souls, and today, you get to know the person – so many things that Fuzail has to tell us.

So, while you wait to listen in to the conversation, do visit https://mohammedrafiinstitute.com/home/. Fuzail talks in detail about this on our show too.

To know more about what all Fuzail is doing , do tune in for sure, today, 21st of July, on our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST

From our Archives – Conversation with the popular Indian actor and singer, Ila Arun, on our Hindi Radio Show

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Ila Arun is an Indian actress, and singer. She has appeared in many prominent Bollywood movies such as Lamhe, Jodhaa Akbar, Shaadi Ke Side Effects and Begum Jaan.

has sung numerous film songs in Hindi and quite a few South Indian languages such as Tamil and Telugu. Her most famous film song to date has been “Choli Ke Peeche” sung along with Alka Yagnik for the film Khalnayak starring Madhuri Dixit, for which they won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.  Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ila_Arun

Tune – in for sure, for this wonderful conversation with Ila Arun – on our show, From our Archives, today, 19th July, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST

Press Release: DNC War Room – Democrats Host Press Conference Calling Out Trump-Vance Project 2025 Agenda to Terminate Health Care, Gut Social Security, and Destroy Unions

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Democrats Host Press Conference Calling Out Trump-Vance Project 2025 Agenda to Terminate Health Care, Gut Social Security, and Destroy Unions

Today in Milwaukee, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, AFL–CIO President Liz Shuler, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, and Biden-Harris 2024 Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks hosted a press conference calling out Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s extreme Project 2025 agenda to rip away health care access, slash Social Security and Medicare, and rig the economy for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations at the expense of working families.

WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE

From our Archives – In conversation with one of India’s finest Ghazal Singers, Penaz Masani

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Penaz Masani is an Indian ghazal singer who started singing in 1981 and has made over 20 albums. She was honoured with the Padma Shree award on 26 January 2009.

Penaz has won a number of awards, including the title of ‘Shehzadi Tarunnam’, by the state government of Uttar Pradesh 1996 and the 11th ‘Kalakar Award’ for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’, in 2002. She has worked as a playback singer for Bollywood, in more than 50 Hindi movies and sung in over ten languages. Under the aegis of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, she has performed in countries as far reaching as Germany, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Vietnam. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penaz_Masani

This conversation goes back to July of 2010. We spoke about Penaz’s journey, her music and much more – and yes, she did sing as well. Do listen – in for sure, to the re – broadcast, today, 15th July, on our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM – EST

From our Archives – Conversation with Indian singer and actor, Shailendra Singh

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Shailendra Singh is an Indian singer and actor. He sang several Hindi and a few Marathi songs during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Shailendra Singh had many hit songs to his credit. The song “Main Shayar To Nahin”, from the film Bobby became a big hit. So did his song “Humne Tumko Dekha” from the film Khel Khel Mein.

On the show today, we go back in time to the recording and much beyond that – journeying with Shailendra Singh Ji through his acting and singing career. It was a delight to have him with us, as he talked lovingly about his colleagues in the industry, reminiscing so many many anecdotes.

So, tune – in for sure, for this wonderful conversation – on our show, From our Archives, today, 18th March, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Hosts Virtual “Summer of the States”

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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Hosts Virtual “Summer of the States” Presser on Stakes of 2024 Elections, Featuring Key Battleground State Leaders.

Arizona, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin legislative leaders  joined DLCC President Heather Williams to highlight GOP extremism in the states and the need for attention on down-ballot races this summer.

This presser builds on the DLCC’s “Summer of the States” campaign, which calls attention to the critical window this summer to make key investments to build Democratic power in the states. The work being done in the states is essential for stopping Trump and his MAGA allies from a total takeover this fall.

Watch the Zoom presser, with the DLCC’s “Summer of the States” –  with DLCC President Heather Williams, Arizona Senator and ADLCC Board Chair Priya Sundareshan, New Hampshire House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm, and Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer –

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1boRdt1xYBoZRDyFRAdFrj4WEeV_uxq5V/view?usp=sharing

Kavita Krishnamurti And Dr. L. Subramaniam on Bollywood & Beyond, presented by Townhall and Indo American Arts Council

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“Bollywood & Beyond” is not just a concert; it is a testament to the enduring power of music to bridge cultures, inspire generations, and touch the deepest corners of the human soul.

Global violin icon Dr. L. Subramaniam and multi-platinum-selling singer Kavita Krishnamurthi, towering figures in Indian and world fusion music, will headline Bollywood & Beyond at The Town Hall in New York City on Saturday, July 20, at 8:00pm.  Accompanied by tabla maestro Tanmoy Bose and other accomplished musicians.  Bollywood & Beyond, is being presented by Townhall and Indo American Arts Council

Listen in to Kavita Krishnamurti And Dr. L. Subramaniam  as they talk about their journey and about the event, “Bollywood & Beyond”, on our show,  Saat Samundar Paar, today, 10th July, at – 9:00AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM and 9:00 PM – EST MeraSangeet Gold and at  1:00 PM, and 9 :00 PM – EST MeraSangeet USA/East.

For more information, visit https://iaac.us/festival-of-indian-music-2024/?mc_cid=01542d874a&mc_eid=842b27bd3d

Some conversations from IFFLA 2024 – on MeraSangeet

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Leesa Gazi has dedicated her career to telling stories from women’s perspectives. She is a writer, theater practitioner, and award-winning filmmaker who co-founded the Komola Collective. Gazi directed the multi-award-winning documentary Rising Silence, about the survivors of sexual violence of the Bangladesh Liberation War, and has created several counter-violent extremism shorts for a United Kingdom think tank. In 2023, Amazon Crossing published the English translation of her critically acclaimed Bengali novel Rourob (Good Girls). Gazi’s first feature, A House Named Shahana, won awards at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and BFI London Independent Film Festival 2023. She is also a founding member of the Global Survivors’ Network, SEMA.

Shuchi Talati is a filmmaker from India whose work challenges dominant narratives around gender, sexuality, and South Asian identity. Her feature film, Girls Will Be Girls, world premiered in competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Her short film, A Period Piece, about an afternoon of period sex, was selected for SXSW Film & TV Festival. Shuchi is an alumna of Berlinale Talents, and her work has been recognized by the New York State Council for the Arts and Région Île-de-France. She is a graduate of the American Film Institute. She lives in New York City and is a member of the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective, the Bitchitra Collective, and the Freelance Solidarity Project.

Shaun Seneviratne is a writer and director of emo movies. His first feature, Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts, was shot on location in Sri Lanka and world premiered last March at SXSW Film & TV Festival. Seneviratne’s previous shorts have screened at Nantucket, Montclair, CAAMFest, San Diego Asian, and Bushwick. Based in New York City, he teaches at the Brooklyn STEAM Center, co-hosts the podcast Rohmercast, and runs Redacted Screenings.

Christo Tomy is a two-time National Award-winning filmmaker and an alumnus of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in Kolkata. He is the director of Netflix’s true crime show Curry and Cyanide, which earned a Global Top #2 viewership and was among the top ten most viewed titles in over 30 countries. Tomy’s feature film script for Undercurrent (Ullozhukku) won the Cinestaan India’s Storytellers Script Contest, India’s largest feature film script contest. It was also part of Film Independent’s Global Media Makers Los Angeles residency, the NFDC Film Bazaar Co-Production Market, and the NFDC Screenwriters Lab.

Join in for these wonderful conversations, this Saturday & Sunday, 29th and 30th June, on our Show, Saat Samundar Paar at – 9:00AM,1:00 PM,5:00 PM and 9:00 PM – EST MeraSangeet Gold and at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and 8 :00 PM – EST MeraSangeet USA/East.

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