Oscar-, BAFTA-, Golden Globe- and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman has unveiled music documentary “Headhunting to Beatboxing” at the Cannes Film Festival.
Directed by Rohit Gupta, the documentary follows the Naga tribe in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, once engulfed in the depths of violence and bloodshed, that resurrects itself through the healing power of music and emerges through a musical renaissance.
Rahman was always intrigued by the music of India’s northeast and he visited the region for the first time when he was invited to the annual Hornbill Festival, a cultural celebration of all the ethnic groups of Nagaland.
“I was blown away, the whole story, that we’ve been hearing for years, decades, and suddenly the transformation of young people taking to music and they’re all out in the streets,” Rahman told Variety. “It was like a dreamland for me. I said, ‘Oh, my God, this...
Directed by Rohit Gupta, the documentary follows the Naga tribe in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, once engulfed in the depths of violence and bloodshed, that resurrects itself through the healing power of music and emerges through a musical renaissance.
Rahman was always intrigued by the music of India’s northeast and he visited the region for the first time when he was invited to the annual Hornbill Festival, a cultural celebration of all the ethnic groups of Nagaland.
“I was blown away, the whole story, that we’ve been hearing for years, decades, and suddenly the transformation of young people taking to music and they’re all out in the streets,” Rahman told Variety. “It was like a dreamland for me. I said, ‘Oh, my God, this...
- 5/19/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Appointments
Sky Italia has confirmed the rumored appointment of Andrea Duilio as the company’s new CEO, set to take office Sept. 6 of this year reporting directly to Stephen van Rooyen, Sky CEO for the U.K. and Europe. Last week, Reuters reported that Duilio had emerged as the top candidate in the company’s search to replace Maximo Ibarra, who stepped down from his role as CEO at Sky Italia in April.
Duilio joins Sky from Vodafone Italia where he spent two decades working in the company’s Business Unit Consumer. In 2018, as digital director at Vodafone, he spearheaded the company’s digital transformation and later took on the role of director of commercial operations. Since December 2020, he has been director of Vodafone’s Business Unit Consumer.
“I am delighted to welcome Andrea Duilio as the new CEO of Sky Italia and to work with him in carrying out our ambitious development plans,...
Sky Italia has confirmed the rumored appointment of Andrea Duilio as the company’s new CEO, set to take office Sept. 6 of this year reporting directly to Stephen van Rooyen, Sky CEO for the U.K. and Europe. Last week, Reuters reported that Duilio had emerged as the top candidate in the company’s search to replace Maximo Ibarra, who stepped down from his role as CEO at Sky Italia in April.
Duilio joins Sky from Vodafone Italia where he spent two decades working in the company’s Business Unit Consumer. In 2018, as digital director at Vodafone, he spearheaded the company’s digital transformation and later took on the role of director of commercial operations. Since December 2020, he has been director of Vodafone’s Business Unit Consumer.
“I am delighted to welcome Andrea Duilio as the new CEO of Sky Italia and to work with him in carrying out our ambitious development plans,...
- 7/26/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Thousands of students are ready to Funk It Up this Summer with the longest running Summer Workshop and Show – Summer Funk™. While students of ages four to eighty four learn their favourite dance styles and perform on stage at an especially curated program by Global Entertainment Icon Shiamak Davar, this year they have an exciting pre batch challenge for students.
Over the course of time, Bollyshake has become one of the most popular online portals for dance enthusiasts to post their videos and make them go viral. So this association was almost organic in nature where dance enthusiast globally will post their videos on Bollyshake and the videos with the maximum views will win grand prizes
“The name Shiamak Davar is synonymous with Bollywood and greatness, and we are thrilled to tie up with his premiere dance company. Dancers around the world dream of an opportunity like this and Bollyshake...
Over the course of time, Bollyshake has become one of the most popular online portals for dance enthusiasts to post their videos and make them go viral. So this association was almost organic in nature where dance enthusiast globally will post their videos on Bollyshake and the videos with the maximum views will win grand prizes
“The name Shiamak Davar is synonymous with Bollywood and greatness, and we are thrilled to tie up with his premiere dance company. Dancers around the world dream of an opportunity like this and Bollyshake...
- 3/29/2017
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Filmmaker Rohit Gupta’s internationally acclaimed movie Life! Camera Action… is to go on screen at the International Film Festival of Antigua and Barbuda 2012. After winning numerous awards and outstanding praise in the U.S, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Canada, Life! Camera Action... wins an accolade in Antigua and Barbuda. This internationally acclaimed family-drama, co-written, produced & directed by Indian Auteur Rohit Gupta is officially Read More...
- 11/16/2012
- Bollywood Trade
New York Film Academy alumni, Indian born, Us based Producer/Director Rohit Gupta's internationally acclaimed award winning and highly praised films, 'Life! Camera Action...'(drama-feature) & and 'Another Day Another Life ' (a 4 mins thriller short) has been nominated in the 'Best Director, 'Best Screenplay', 'Best Actress' and 'Best Short Film' categories respectively at the upcoming Hot Media International Film Festival (Himff) 2012 to be held in Washington, DC.
The Hot Media International Film Festival is an indepe ...
The Hot Media International Film Festival is an indepe ...
- 3/16/2012
- Bollywood Chaska
New York Film Academy alumni, Indian born, Us based Producer/Director Rohit Gupta's internationally acclaimed award winning and highly praised films, 'Life! Camera Action...'(drama-feature) & and 'Another Day Another Life ' (a 4 mins thriller short) has been nominated in the 'Best Director, 'Best Screenplay', 'Best Actress' and 'Best Short Film' categories respectively at the upcoming Hot Media International Film Festival (Himff) 2012 to be held in Washington, DC.
The Hot Media International Film Festival is an indepe ...
The Hot Media International Film Festival is an indepe ...
- 3/16/2012
- Bollywood Chaska
Still from Nobel Chor
Bijuka by Ashtar Sayed, Kagojer Bou (The Paper Wife) by Bappaditya Bandopadhyay and Nobel Chor by Suman Ghosh will participate in Asian Competition at the upcoming 12th Dhaka International Film Festival.
Chandrayaan by Santhosh George Kulangara, Umma (Mother) by Vijayakrishnan, Parijayee by Indronil Banerjee, Abhiman by Debanik Kundu, Asob Prem Ebong …….by Arindam Dey, Jetuka Pator Dare (Enchanting, Challenging…the Life) by Jadumoni Dutta and Life! Camera Action (USA/India) by Rohit Gupta will screen in Cinema of the World section.
Sneha Yatre (Journey of Friendship) by J. Samson will be shown in the section for Children’s films.
The Indian short films to be screened at the festival are Shwet (White) by Kanchan Ghosh, Jantranar Dalil:Ritwik (Documenting Agony:Ritwik) by Debjani Halder, Disha (The Clue) by Jyotirmoy Ghosh and Knocking On Heaven’s Door by Sanjay Barnela.
Kaveri by Shilpa Munikempanna will be shown in the section for women filmmakers.
Bijuka by Ashtar Sayed, Kagojer Bou (The Paper Wife) by Bappaditya Bandopadhyay and Nobel Chor by Suman Ghosh will participate in Asian Competition at the upcoming 12th Dhaka International Film Festival.
Chandrayaan by Santhosh George Kulangara, Umma (Mother) by Vijayakrishnan, Parijayee by Indronil Banerjee, Abhiman by Debanik Kundu, Asob Prem Ebong …….by Arindam Dey, Jetuka Pator Dare (Enchanting, Challenging…the Life) by Jadumoni Dutta and Life! Camera Action (USA/India) by Rohit Gupta will screen in Cinema of the World section.
Sneha Yatre (Journey of Friendship) by J. Samson will be shown in the section for Children’s films.
The Indian short films to be screened at the festival are Shwet (White) by Kanchan Ghosh, Jantranar Dalil:Ritwik (Documenting Agony:Ritwik) by Debjani Halder, Disha (The Clue) by Jyotirmoy Ghosh and Knocking On Heaven’s Door by Sanjay Barnela.
Kaveri by Shilpa Munikempanna will be shown in the section for women filmmakers.
- 12/29/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Us based Producer/Director, Rohit Gupta's award winning film Life! Camera Action...has received the highest recognition at the Yosemite International Film Festival 2011 (Yiff) in California on September 20, 2011 by being awarded the Grand Jury Choice Award for the 'Best Film'. Read More...
- 9/24/2011
- Bollywood Trade
US based Producer/Director Rohit Gupta's internationally acclaimed movie LIFE! CAMERA ACTION... was presented with the 'Best Film' & 'Best Director' awards at the red carpet gala award ceremony held on September 16th at the prestigious Irvine Marriott Hotel in Irvine, California.
LIFE! CAMERA ACTION...was nominated for the ‘Best Film’, ‘Best Lead Actress’ & ‘Best Director’ categories. Over 8 days, the festival showcased 80 handpicked films from over 400 submissions from around the world.
LIFE! CAMERA ACTION...was nominated for the ‘Best Film’, ‘Best Lead Actress’ & ‘Best Director’ categories. Over 8 days, the festival showcased 80 handpicked films from over 400 submissions from around the world.
- 9/17/2011
- Bollywood Trade
New York based director Rohit Gupta's Life! Camera Action.., won the 'Best Feature Film-us' award announced recently at the red carpet gala awarding event at the Swansea Bay Film Festival (Sbff) 2011 in Britain and an 'Award of Excellence-Best Experimental Film' at The Los Angeles Movie Awards 2011. "In the manner this film was made, it is highly commendable the way Rohit used English, Punjabi and Hindi in a very integrated and realistic manner with a mix of two beautiful song Read More...
- 6/1/2011
- Bollywood Trade
New York based director Rohit Gupta's Life! Camera Action.., won the 'Best Feature Film-us' award announced recently at the red carpet gala awarding event at the Swansea Bay Film Festival (Sbff) 2011 in Britain and an 'Award of Excellence-Best Experimental Film' at The Los Angeles Movie Awards 2011. "In the manner this film was made, it is highly commendable the way Rohit used English, Punjabi and Hindi in a very integrated and realistic manner with a mix of two beautiful song...
- 6/1/2011
- GlamSham
New York based director Rohit Gupta's Life! Camera Action... has been nominated in 7 categories at the World Music & Independent Film Festival (Wmiff) 2011— Best Screenplay (Rohit Gupta & Amanda Sodhi), Best Drama, Best Actress (Dipti Mehta), Best Supporting Role (Noor Naghmi), Best Supporting Role (Swati Kapila), Best Original Soundtrack (Manoj Singh), and Best Director (Rohit Gupta). Wmiff will take place from August 15-August 20 in Washington, DC, followed by a red carpet gala Read More...
- 4/25/2011
- Bollywood Trade
New York based director Rohit Gupta's Life! Camera Action... has been nominated in 7 categories at the World Music and Independent Film Festival (Wmiff) 2011. Best Screenplay (Rohit Gupta and Amanda Sodhi), Best Drama, Best Actress (Dipti Mehta), Best Supporting Role (Noor Naghmi), Best Supporting Role (Swati Kapila), Best Original Soundtrack (Manoj Singh), and Best Director (Rohit Gupta). Wmiff will take place from August 15-August 20 in Washington, DC, followed by a red carpet gala...
- 4/25/2011
- GlamSham
Rohit Gupta’s second film and first feature film Life Camera Action (Lca) has been invited for screening at the India International Film Festival (Iiff) 2011, Tampa Bay, Florida to be held in February 2011. He is the founder Chairman and Managing Director, Rng Films (Flagship) & Dot and Feather Entertainment Us collaboration production companies, didn’t even have the faintest experience in film making but has earned awards and accolades galore within the shortest period of time.
- 2/8/2011
- Bollywood Trade
New Delhi, Oct 18 – New York-based Indian filmmaker Rohit Gupta’s ‘Life! Camera Action…’ has been invited for screening and world premiere at the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council (Miaac) Film Festival 2010 in New York.
‘Life! Camera Action…’ is a story of Reina, a young Indian-American woman who sets off to pursue a career in filmmaking against the wishes of her parents. The film will have its world premiere Nov 14.
‘We are delighted to screen Rohit’s film at the 10th annual Miaac Film.
‘Life! Camera Action…’ is a story of Reina, a young Indian-American woman who sets off to pursue a career in filmmaking against the wishes of her parents. The film will have its world premiere Nov 14.
‘We are delighted to screen Rohit’s film at the 10th annual Miaac Film.
- 10/18/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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