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Eros Music launches Sumeet Tappoo 's Meri Deewangi
Written by Desi Avatar
| MUMBAI: Eros Music, a division of Eros International Media Ltd, the Indian Media & Entertainment Company has announced the launch of singer Sumeet Tappoo’s debut romantic album Meri Deewangi. The album was launched by music legend Anup Jalota at a launch function in Mumbai recently. The Fiji born and Australian educated Sumeet is all set to make a mark in the music scene. Having won acclaim as a performing artist in various countries around the world, Sumeet is setting his sights on giving music lovers good music, whether it is through albums or playback singing opportunities. Speaking on the occasion, Sumeet said “I am extremely delighted to be launched by Eros, Bollywood’s largest film production and distribution company and humbled by the confidence that they have shown in me as a singer. Meri Deewangi marks the fulfilment of a dream and the beginning of a new journey for me. A journey which began in Fiji, then Australia and now Mumbai”
| 1. Meri Deewangi, features eight romantic ‘ballads’ composed by one of India’s most talented music directors Deepak Pandit who has several Bollywood movies to his credit.
2. The album features deep, meaningful & contemporary poetry in simple to understand language.
3. The ballads incorporate a wide variety of moods which create a nostalgic feel for music lovers.
4. The composition, orchestration, instrumentation and singing style has a Bollywood feel to it.
5. The Dance Track in the album by UK-based Priest J gives the album an international dimension. Priest J has worked with artists such as Rihanna and Black Eyed Peas.
6. Sumeet learnt music under the guidance of Sangeet Samrat Anup Jalota since his childhood and has been based in Bollywood since 2005.
7. Sumeet has performed over 350 concerts in India and worldwide.
8. Sumeet has performed for prestigious music festivals in India including concerts alongside legendary artists from the Indian music world.
9. Sumeet has 12 devotional albums to his credit which have been international releases by India’s leading music companies. |
| Meri Deewangi features eight romantic tracks which have been composed by Music Director Deepak Pandit, with Music arrangement by Hira Pandit and Dhiren Raichura, and backed by well-known musicians from within the industry. Lyricists include Manoj Muntashir, Asir Burahanpuri and Shaqeel Azmi. The album was mastered in London by Mauro Cacclalanza. Young and upcoming actress Anjali Pandey features with Sumeet in the music video of the album which has been produced by talented director Cunal Ranjan, whose creativity has been showcased in this stunning music video where a surreal world has been created with the use of VFX and high-end graphics. “Music lovers will have the chance to enjoy this video on television and on YouTube” said Mr Ranjan. As a bonus, the album also features a ‘Dance Mix’ of the title track which has been produced by internationally renowned and London based artists Priest J (aka Suj Joshi) and Patrick McMahon. Meri Deewangi is now available in all leading music stores worldwide.
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Girish Kumar [ Eros International ], Anjali Pandey [ Actress ], Sumeet Tappoo & Anup Jalota |
Live Concert - Sunidhi Chauhan and Abhijeet Sawant tours Sydney, Australia
Written by Desi Avatar
SUNIDHI CHAUHAN AND ABHIJEET SAWANT PERFORMING IN SYDNEY
When: May 8, 2010 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm (Saturday)
Where: State Sports Centre (map)
Australia Ave
Sydney, NSW 2127
Australia
Highlights :
special appearance by Ex MISS INDIA , AMRITA THAPAR, and leading Indian Model DEEPTI GUJRAL on the catwalk.
| Sydney Sports Centre Olympic park is set to host India’s leading female playback singer SUNIDHI CHAUHAN on the 8th
The Indian community plans to raise $20 million to build a replica of the Taj Mahal in Auckland. The group wants a miniature version of the world-famous mausoleum to become the hub of cultural activities at the community's Mahatma Gandhi Centre in New North Rd, Eden Terrace. The replica could include a marble mausoleum, reflection pool and gold-plated ornaments. Indian community group chairman Kanu Patel says fundraising efforts are already underway and they will also be applying to the ASB Charitable Trust, Auckland City Council and Lottery Grants Board for help with the project. Every year, the Hindu Council of Australia organizes a 'Diwali Mela', which is participated by thousands of Indians living in Australia. This year the Deepavali fair will be held at Date: 11th Oct 2009 Venue: Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta Melbourne authorities are gearing up to celebrate Diwali on 3rd October 2009 with doses of cricket and Bollywood to be part of the event. more information coming soon by Kshatriya Society of Brisbane Date: 18/10/2009 6:30:00 PM Venue: MacGregor Primary School Hall, Mccullough Street, Brisbane Canberra more information coming soon Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA) together with Anglo Indian Association (AIAWA) & Sikh Association (SAWA) Presents Diwali Mela 2009 Date: 25th October(Sunday) for more information click here for Event flyer The North Indians Association of South Australia Inc. is holding its first major food and cutural festival Diwali Mela on Saturday 10th October 2009 starting noon till 09.00 pm at the Rundle Park Adelaide City. This will be the first ever Diwali Celebration on the heart of Adelaide City. Date: 10th October (Saturday) for more information click here for Event Flyer SYDNEY : Gujarati Association of NSW presents Garba 2009 25th, 26th, 27th Sept and 3rd, 4th Oct 2009 ALSO CHECK OUT MELBOURNE : Gujarati Association of Victoria presents Navratri 2009 Sept 19th, 25th, 26th : 8pm to midnight Oakleigh Recreation Centre [ ORC ], Park Road, Oakleigh Sept 20th, 27th 5pm to 8pm [ Members Only ] St Judges Hall, 53 George street, Scoresby BRISBANE : Gujarati Association of Queensland presents Navratri 2009 19th - 20th , Centenary High state School, Jindalee 21st - 24th , Oxley State High School, Oxley 25th - 27th, Centenary High State School, Jindalee Perth : Source: Gujarati Samaj of Western Australia presents Navratri 2009 Dates: Venue: Herb Graham Recreation Centre NOW in May of 2010 followed by a huge U.S Tour, April of 2010. The reason for the re-scheduling to the dates below is that Russell has landed a role in the Sci-fi action movie, Source Code. The film is set to be directed by Duncan Jones (Moon) and star Jake Gyllenhaal (Jarhead), Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air) and Michelle Monaghan (Eagle Eye). Brisbane Auckland More information coming soon. Until then watch this latest video Vancouver, CANADA The film Shantaram starring Amitabh Bacchan and Johnny Depp, is an adaptation of Gregory David Roberts novel, that describes his escape from an Australian prison to Mumbai and his adventures with the city's powerful mafia. Shantaram is a work of fiction. However, due to its very vivid content and Roberts' known biography, some readers believe the book to be based more on fact and less on fiction. Nair said that the film was still on track and that it would be released by 2011. Sydney Festival is Australia’s largest annual arts festival, showcasing a broad spectrum of Australian and international dance, theatre, visual arts and music. The dates for Sydney Festival 2010 are January 9–30, with the full program announced in early November. More information coming soon. 13th August - 25th Aug 2009 SYDNEY: 15th AUGUST, at STATE THEATRE more information will be updated later PERTH : 23RD AUGUST , at OCTAGON THEATRE PAST EVENT : Australia Tour 2009 : Jagjit Singh Concert in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth special offer for the Jagjit Singh BRISBANE show "Buy 5 get 1 free"....To GET FREE TICKETS CLICK BELOW SEPT 2009 - Falguni Pathak - Garba / Raas in Melbourne JAN 2010 - AR Rahman does free concert at Sydney Festival With KARMA for CASH, you will be assigned points as registered users according to some of your actions and activities on this website. receive KARMA points to register & log in every day ! .:: Watch this space for more information ::. CASH prizes for KARMA points ...soon |
Music maestro AR Rahman has offered a free concert in Sydney, Australia. Recently NSW Premier and Sydney Festival President Nathan Rees made this event announcement at Sydney Olympic Park
