Month: October 2025

Deepak Parashar, Dilip Sen, ACP Sanjay Patil, Rekha Rao, Deepak Desai, Vishwajeet Soni, Mustafa Yusuf Ali Gom, Ramesh Goyal, Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor Media, Pawan Todi, and many other celebrities attended.

Mumbai. Dr. Krishna Chouhan, a renowned Bollywood producer-director and recipient of the title of “Award King,” organized the 5th “Mahatma Gandhi Ratna Award 2025” on Dussehra. The awards show was held on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, 2025, under the aegis of the KCF Foundation, at the Mayor Hall, Andheri West, Mumbai. This was the fifth year of the awards ceremony, where several actors, directors, musicians, and social workers were present as special guests, and all were honored with this prestigious award.

All the guests congratulated Dr. Krishna Chouhan for organizing this event.  He has been organizing this event for the past five years. Dr. Krishna Chouhan organizes this awards ceremony to commemorate the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

Dr. Krishna Chouhan presented awards to Deepak Parashar, ACP Sanjay Patil, API Sandeep of Bandra Police Station, Gopinath Mahamunkar, Dilip Sen, Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor Media, singers Rekha Rao, Deepak Desai, Ramesh Goyal, Vishwajeet Soni, Dr. Mustafa Yusuf Ali Gom, Pawan Todi (in the role of Mahatma Gandhi), singers NK Naresh, Vicky Nagar, Bharti Chhabria, actress Rangita Singh, and actress Sania Verma, among others.

RJ Aarti Sajwan anchored the program. Singers Naresh and Sagar Acharya sang. Vishwajeet Soni thanked Dr. Krishna Chouhan for producing two albums with his son, Vinayak Soni.

Chief Guest Deepak Parashar said, “Think good for everyone and do good. Eliminate evil from your heart. This is the message of Dussehra.”  I am who I am today because of you.

Producer-director and Chairman of the KCF Foundation, Dr. Krishna Chouhan, paid tribute to Bapu, the champion of truth and non-violence, at the event. The awards ceremony began after lighting the lamp.

Dr. Krishna Chouhan said that in today’s world, we need to follow the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. Inspired by Gandhiji’s thoughts, we all need to walk the path of truth and do our work.

Many prominent figures were honored at the awards show, which is a wonderful initiative by the KCF Foundation.

On this occasion, the Hindi music video “Dilon Ki Baat,” featuring Dr. Krishna Chouhan and actress Shirin Farid, was also released. Producer-director Dr. Krishna Chouhan has also become an actor with this song. He stars alongside renowned dancer and actress Shirin Farid in this Hindi album. The song was released through Krishna Music. The music is composed by Rajesh Ghayal, sung by Karishma Sheikh, and songwriters are Shaista Deshmukh.  The DOP is Pappu Shetty, the choreographer is Agnes, and the editor is Sandeep Mishra. Shirin Farid also performed the song live.

On this occasion, director Dr. Krishna Chouhan and singer NK Naresh’s Hindi album “Jod De Dil Se Dil Ki Kadi” was also released, featuring Vinayak Soni and actress Rangita Singh. The music for the music video “Jod De Dil Se Dil Ki Kadi” by renowned singer-performer NK Naresh is composed by veteran composer Dilip Sen and written by renowned lyricist Satyaprakash. Vinayak Soni and the talented actress Rangita Singh have delivered a superb performance in this song. The video song also features glimpses of singer NK Naresh. The dance master for this song is Agnes, and the cameraman is Pappu Shetty. The co-producer is Neelam Jitendra.

Dr.  Krishna Chouhan Hosted The 5th “Mahatma Gandhi Ratna Award 2025” In Mumbai

भारत रत्न लता मंगेशकर, ज्यांना प्रेमाने दीदी म्हणून ओळखले जाते, यांच्या ९६व्या जयंतीनिमित्त यशवंतराव चव्हाण नाट्यगृह, कोथरूड, पुणे येथे भव्य दिदी पुरस्कार प्रदान सोहळा झाला. शिरीष थिएटर आयोजित या कार्यक्रमात संगीत क्षेत्रातील दिग्गज आणि सांस्कृतिक व्यक्तिमत्त्वे एकत्र आली होती.

प्रसिद्ध गायिका माधुरा दातार यांना दिदी पुरस्कार प्रदान करण्यात आला आणि हा पुरस्कार आशिष शेलार यांच्या हस्ते देण्यात आला.

पं. ह्रदयनाथ मंगेशकर यांनी दीदींच्या आयुष्यातील काही खास आणि न सांगितलेल्या आठवणी रसिकांसमोर मांडल्या आणि म्हणाले, “ज्या पर्यंत आवाज आहे, स्वर आहे, संगीत आहे, करुणा आहे, त्या पर्यंत त्या राहतील — आणि म्हणूनच त्या माझ्या मोठ्या बहिण आहेत.”

आशिष शेलार म्हणाले, “लता दीदींचं संगीत अमर आहे. त्या भारताच्या आत्म्याचा आवाज होत्या. दिदी पुरस्कारासारख्या उपक्रमांमुळे पुढील पिढ्यांना त्यांच्या स्मृतीतून प्रेरणा मिळत राहील.”

पुरस्कार स्वीकारताना माधुरा दातार म्हणाल्या, “दिदी पुरस्कार मिळणे हा माझ्या आयुष्यातील सर्वात मोठा सन्मान आहे. लता दीदींच्या नावाने हा मान मिळणे ही अभिमानाची आणि प्रेरणादायी गोष्ट आहे. त्यांच्या परंपरेला पुढे नेण्यासाठी मी प्रयत्नशील राहीन.”

“मी लता दीनानाथ…” या हिंदी–मराठी संगीतमय कार्यक्रमात माधुरा दातार, मनीषा निश्‍चल आणि विभावरी जोशी यांनी लता दीदींना सुरेल श्रद्धांजली वाहिली.

या प्रसंगी खास पाहुण्यांमध्ये सुशील कुलकर्णी, मोहन जोशी, प्राजक्ता माळी आणि खासदार मेधा कुलकर्णी उपस्थित होते.

हा सोहळा पुण्यातील सर्वात हृदयस्पर्शी सांस्कृतिक संध्याकाळींपैकी एक ठरला आणि सिद्ध केले की दीदींचा आवाज जरी शांत झाला असला तरी त्यांचा आत्मा प्रत्येक स्वरात जिवंत आहे.

“संगीत जिवंत असेपर्यंत दीदी जिवंत राहतील.” — पं. ह्रदयनाथ मंगेशकर यांनी लता मंगेशकर यांच्या ९६व्या जयंतीनिमित्त दिदी पुरस्कार प्रदान सोहळ्यास नेतृत्व केले

The immortal voice of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, fondly remembered as Didi, was celebrated on her 96th birth anniversary at the grand Didi Puraskaar Presentation Ceremony at Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha, Kothrud, Pune. The evening, organized by Shirish Theatre, brought together leading voices and cultural stalwarts for a night steeped in melody and emotion.

The prestigious Didi Puraskaar was conferred upon noted vocalist Madhura Datar and was presented by Ashish Shelar in recognition of her contribution to music and her ability to carry forward the timeless legacy of India’s nightingale.

Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar shared special and untold memories of Lata Didi, saying “As long as there is a resonant voice, sound, music, and compassion, my didi is immortal.”

Ashish Shelar said, “Lata Didi’s music is eternal. She was the voice of India’s soul, and celebrating her memory through the Didi Puraskaar ensures that future generations continue to draw strength and inspiration from her.”

Expressing her gratitude, Madhura Datar said, “Receiving the Didi Puraskaar is the greatest honour of my musical journey. To be recognized in Lata Didi’s name is both humbling and inspiring, and I will strive to keep her legacy alive through my music.”

The Hindi–Marathi musical program “Mee Lata Deenanath…” featured soulful performances by Madhura Datar, Manisha Nischal, and Vibhavari Joshi, who paid tribute to Lata Didi through stirring renditions.

Distinguished guests including Sushil Kulkarni, Mohan Joshi, Prajakta Mali, and MP Medha Kulkarni graced the occasion.

The Didi Puraskaar Presentation Ceremony stood out as one of Pune’s most poignant cultural evenings, reaffirming that though her voice may have gone silent, the soul of Didi will always remain alive in every note of Indian music.

“As Long As Music Lives, Didi Lives On.” — Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar Leads Didi Puraskaar Presentation Ceremony On Lata Mangeshkar’s 96th Birth Anniversary

8^th to 14^th October 2025

“Wandering Eye”

An Exhibition of Photographs by Sateesh Dingankar

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Terrace Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing:11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9821417988

This show was inaugurated on 8^th October 2025 by Honourable Guest – Prakash Bal Joshi(Veteran Visual Artist), in the presence of Dr. Sanjay Bhide ( Founder, Convenor and secretary TACCI), Mukesh Parpiani(Legendary Photojournalist) among others.

A science graduate, a career banker, Sateesh’s creative pursuits have spanned decades, guided in his formative years by veterans such as M. S. Joshi and Prabhakar Kolte. His transition from painting to photography feels seamless; both disciplines share in his intuitive engagement with light, texture, and the quiet drama of surfaces.

Active in the Indian and international art scene since 2003, Sateesh has exhibited in venues such as the Birla Academy (Mumbai), Bajaj Art Gallery, Monalisa Kalagram (Pune), and Jehangir Art Gallery (Mumbai), as well as online juried exhibitions in Dubai and the United States. His interdisciplinary sensibility also extends to publishing, notably, a book of thirty Marathi poems paired with his paintings and photographs, and the design of Aflatoon Mumbai, published by Granthali.

Sateesh’s photography reflects an acute painter’s eye for form and balance. His approach aligns closely with the Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic, valuing impermanence, irregularity, and the marks of time, yet he adapts this sensibility to an Indian urban and material context. The corroded wall, the fractured reflection, or the softened light on a weathered surface become meditations on how time sculpts beauty. Rather than documenting decay, his images transform it into a language of resilience and luminous transformation. Through this disciplined attentiveness, Sateesh positions his work as a contemplative counterpoint to contemporary visual excess, reaffirming that the act of seeing . . .  measured . . .  patient and perceptive . . .  remains one of the most profound artistic gestures.

Sushma Sabnis – Mumbai

WANDERING EYE An Exhibition Of Photographs By Sateesh Dingankar In Jehangir Art Gallery