Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Pop singer Shivangi Sharma, who has teamed up with singer Amit Tandon for the upcoming song ‘Ishq Dawa’ shared that the track connects with the current dating scenarios.

Sung by both artists, the song is about relationship differences.

Sharing her excitement about the song, Shivangi said: “It’s a great video with a variety of emotions and relatable audio too. It connects with the current dating scenarios.”

Amit commented: “‘Ishq Dawa’ is a song that visually and audibly describes what happens to many real-life couples who may initially be in love but over time, differences creep in and make the relationship unbearable. It’s a song that everyone who has felt this way can relate to without it sounding preachy. It’s just raw and real emotion.”

Describing their working experience, Amit further stated: “Working with Shivangi for the first time was a pleasant surprise. Besides singing the female vocals, she has also acted in the video with me. She picked up quickly and conveyed the emotions of a fed-up lover who had one foot in and one foot out of the relationship perfectly. Her vocals matched her emotions just right.”

Heaping praise on Amit, Shivangi added: “Amit is super easy to work with and made my job much easier because he was there while I was recording. He helped me with the Punjabi diction whenever needed. While shooting, Amit’s acting experience improved my acting because he explained the scenes to me before every shot, which led to fewer retakes. So, my experience working with Amit was very smooth.”

‘Ishq Dawa’ promises to be a touching and relatable portrayal of modern relationships. It is set to release on July 11 under the label Amit Tandon Music.

Shivangi is known for her songs ‘Party Party’ with DJ Bravo and ‘Same Old Lies’. Amit rose to fame with ‘Indian Idol 1’ and has been part of shows like ‘Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki’, ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ and ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’.

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Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) The Mumbai concert of the Canadian music producer, Deadmau5 has been cancelled. The show was supposed to be held on July 12. However, given Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the city, the event has been cancelled.

Deadmau5 mainly produces progressive house and electro-house music, though he also produces and DJs other genres of electronic music, including techno. He has received six Grammy Award nominations for his work.

The organisers of the show, Sunburn, announced the cancellation of the concert. They said: “The Honourable Prime Minister of India is visiting the city around the scheduled event date, and therefore the planned venue is no longer available for use as per directives issued by the relevant authorities.”

Deadmau5, who last came to India, as part of a three-city Sunburn Arena tour in March 2014, was supposed to perform at the Nesco Centre in the Goregaon area of Mumbai.

The organisers have said that all tickets will be refunded in full. They also said that they would work “to try and find a window to bring deadmau5 back to India soon.”

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Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Actor Nishant Malkaani, who is receiving a lot of positive responses to his audio streaming series ‘Insta Empire’, has said that audio storytelling has a rich history and important cultural significance in India.

Audio storytelling is ingrained in the subconscious of Indians since we have been hearing lullabies or stories from our grandmothers since we were children.

The actor said: “Yes, certainly. Audio storytelling has a rich history and important cultural significance in India. From lullabies sung by mothers to bedtime stories told by grandmothers, these traditions have been a key part of growing up in India. Because of this, modern audio storytelling feels very familiar and could be very successful in the Indian market.”

He said that unlike movies or TV shows, which need full time and attention, audio series can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere, offering unmatched flexibility and accessibility.

When asked about the experience of working on the audio series, he said: “Working on an audio series is definitely a very different experience, and I believe that, just like any other medium, audio storytelling is carving out its own unique category among other content avenues.”

“In audio, since it’s without visual elements, the entire narrative must be conveyed through sound alone, which places a greater emphasis on dialogue, sound effects, and music to create a vivid and immersive experience for the listener. This requires a different set of skills and creativity from the team to ensure that the story is engaging and that the audience can easily follow along and visualise the scenes in their minds,” he added.

‘Insta Empire’ streams on Pocket FM.

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Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Actress Avika Gor has opened up on her character Sara in the upcoming Telugu thriller fantasy movie ‘Shanmukha’, shared that after playing a lot of ‘bechari’ and victim roles, this was a good change for her.

Reflecting on her role, Avika said: “The character Sara in ‘Shanmukha’ is trying to investigate something. To play someone who is so curious, interested, and courageous because the character is very confident was interesting for me.”

“After playing a lot of ‘bechari’ and victim roles, this was a good change. Here, I am playing someone who takes leaps and goes out of her way to get things done,” she added.

Directed by Shanmugam Sappani and produced by Thulasi Ram Sappani under Sapbro Productions, ‘Shanmukha’ has a unique blend of thriller and fantasy elements. The music is composed by Ravi Basrur.

The movie also stars Aadi Sai Kumar in the lead. It will soon be released in the theatres.

Avika made her Hindi television debut in 2007 with ‘Ssshhhh…Koi Hai’, while she made her film debut in Tollywood in 2013 with ‘Uyyala Jampala’.

She has been a part of Telugu movies ‘Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki’, ‘Cinema Choopistha Mava’, ‘Thanu Nenu’, ‘Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada’, ‘Net’, and ’10th Class Diaries’.

Avika gained recognition with her portrayal of young Anandi in the TV show ‘Balika Vadhu’. The actress has also featured in shows like ‘Sasural Simar Ka’, ‘Laado-Veerpur Ki Mardani’, and has been a contestant in the stunt-based reality series ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9’.

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Los Angeles, July 8 (IANS) Hollywood star Jamie Dornan-starrer thriller television series “The Tourist” is all set to get an Indian adaptation.

Entertainment company Banijay Asia has signed a deal with distributor All3Media International, acquiring the rights to create a local adaptation, reports variety.com.

Written by Harry and Jack Williams, “The Tourist” has Dornan playing a man who wakes up in Australia with amnesia after a near-fatal car crash.

“Seeking answers, he encounters a local woman who remembers him and volunteers to help him rediscover his identity,” the logline said.

The logline further read: “What few clues he can find hint that he has a dark past from which he must escape before it catches up with him.”

The second season of the show, which launched earlier this year, sees the characters relocate to Ireland as the mystery deepens.

The original series was produced by Two Brothers Pictures and Highview Productions.

Mrinalini Jain, group chief development officer for Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India, said: “‘The Tourist’ offers a unique blend of mystery and suspense that we believe will resonate deeply with our viewers. We are ecstatic to bring an adaptation of such a gripping and internationally celebrated series to Indian audiences.”

“Collaborating with All3Media International allows us to maintain the high standards set by the original while infusing it with a distinct Indian touch.”

Sabrina Duguet, EVP for Asia Pacific at All3Media International, added: “‘The Tourist’ has been a phenomenal success globally, and we are delighted to see it being adapted for the Indian market.”

“Banijay Asia has an impressive track record of creating high-quality local adaptations, and we are confident that they will deliver an exceptional version of this globally loved thriller. We look forward to seeing how the story will be reimagined for Indian viewers.”

Banijay Asia has previously adapted shows including “The Night Manager,” “Call My Agent” and “The Trial”.

–IANS

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