May 7, 2020

He has a dashing similarity with Lucifer. His handsome persona, carelessly tossed mane, his quirky sense of humour and of course the unmissable green eyes that look into your soul… Gaurav Chanana is also one person who wears many hats, each suiting him. “The pursuit is of sheer happiness,” he reveals. This all-heart feel was evident in the candid interview with RJ Aakanksha on Fever Digital, where Gaurav spoke of his venture Lucifer Circus that has made some of the most memorable films recently. The model-actor, in a candid interview on ‘100 Hours 100 Stars’, talks about everything from work, home, family, life et al.
Gaurav took to social media to speak about his familial poetry-shayari recital that encourage a successful lockdown during these trying times! He speaks about the familiarity of his locales and how he is happy reminiscing about it. He explains that there is not much to go forward to but that life is flavourful. Compared to his escaping childhood that lies hidden in these familiar lanes, all of life’s problems appear to be minuscule when the aged and wrinkled faces of parents smile at you! He adds that he misses his parents the most during the lockdown.
Gaurav also speaks about the adaptability of the human race! Speaking about the novelty found in new experiences, he reminisces the times when he had newly moved into a sea-facing apartment and he would relish the breeze every day! However, fast forward to today, he doesn’t give much importance to it. “Humans survive. We get used to things. During lockdown, I sleep at 3 am and wake up at 12 in the afternoon. When lockdown is over, I will adapt.” He discloses that he is a mountain person as he lives near the beach! He also shares an instance of a man living in a palatial house and a man living in a 6×6 room!
Participating in a fun round of rapid fire, Gaurav discloses a fun fact that he doesn’t really read! “People find it odd for a writer to not read,” he laughs it off. He also lauds Shikha Malhotra, an actor turned nurse, who has been helping out as a frontline Covid-19 warrior. He also adds that the frontline Covid-19 warriors deserve a non-stop tribute while the RJ concurs the actor-model’s statement!

On the professional front, Gaurav Chanana, who is also an avid writer, is currently working on projects for Lucifer Circus, his production house. He avers, “If I don’t feel happy doing something, I don’t do it! Even if I lose money. Story-telling, if told from the heart, always works its charm!” Lucifer Circus also has path-breaking achievements to its credit, including a short film where a kid from the slums learns the language of a deaf and mute kid in order to communicate with him!
“The Prime Minister has done a great job so far! We need to do whatever we can and I urge everyone to donate,” signs off Gaurav. The funds raised will go to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-Cares) fund.

Here are some of his production house Lucifer Circus’s recent memorable projects…

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/2517247411875708/ (Dairy Day Campaign)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/203391634225447/ (Dairy Day Ice Cream)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/2165864823706506/ (Centre Fresh TVC)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/419309255389060/ (Manyavar Feat. Kartik Aaryan)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/480524575829001/ (Britannia NutriChoice)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/473262903465950/ (Manyavar Feat. Kartik Aaryan)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/606751096434107/ (Duke’s Waffy Carnival)

https://www.facebook.com/LuciferCircus/videos/352938408630141/ (Duke’s Waffy Carnival)

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May 6, 2020

Jaiswal Youth Federation (JYF) in association with Saraswati Devi Charitable Trust (SDCT) & with the support of its Trustees Sandipji & Rajdipji Gupta formed ‘Jaiswal Corona Task Team’ to serve more than 5,000 needy families in the wake of noble COVID – 19 pandemic outbreak. In an aim to provide groceries to the needy families, trust members joined hands with several other groups for this noble cause and volunteered wholeheartedly in the hour of need during this pandemic. Together, they successfully served 5,000 plus needy families around Mumbai, Thane & nearby suburbs such as Boisar, Dahanu and Alibaug.

CA Ramanand Gupta, President (JYF) said, “I feel proud to say that our JYF CORONA TASK TEAM proved to be the ‘Real Warriors’ under the guidance & supervision of our executive directors Ramashray Jaiswal & Sanjay Gupta along with Shambhoonath Gupta. I am thankful to all the members of JYF, Individuals, volunteers & donors for directly or indirectly supporting this noble task,” adding, “A heartfelt thanks to Rajdipji & Sandipji Gupta for being the mentor, motivator and our guiding light since inception and especially during this hour of need by being our prime advisors and a great support pillar.”

Rajdip Gupta, Trustee, Saraswati Devi Charitable Trust said, “It is our duty to stand up and do whatever we can to ensure we support the needy ones during emergencies. Charity indeed begins at home. The JYF has supported 1,000 families whereas we have supported more than 3,500 needy people. ”

All the communications between different federations were carried out digitally. The on-ground activities of distributing groceries were undertaken by maintaining social distance, wearing a mask and taking all the right precautions. Great enthusiasm and active support was received from volunteers like ShriPrakash Gupta, Kanchan Jaiswal, Virendra Jaiswal, Sangita Jaiswal, Rajesh Jaiswal, Ashu Jaiswal, Ramvilash Gupta, Pradeep Jaiswal, Rahul Jaiswal , Prashant Jaiswal, Sumeet Jaiswal, Bina Jaiswal, Manoj Gupta, Vishwanath Kalwar, Sachin Gupta, Anil Jaiswal, Santosh Gupta, & so on… among others who dedicated worked to make this a successful initiative. In the end, all the participants were handed over a certificate of appreciation for being the ‘Valuable Warriors’ in the initiative.

Our other key donors / Supportes are Ashok Gupta (Borivali), Krishanlal Jaiswal (Kandivali), Vimala Vijay Gupta (Chembur), Rajesh Jaiswal (Udwada), Radheshyam Gupta (Ulhasnagar), Ashok Jaiswal (Airoli), Kailash Jaiswal (Dombivali), Satyanarayan Jaiswal (Dombivali), Uday Jaiswal (Dombivali), Krishnakumar Jaiswal (Vasai).

This received active participation of all the following members of Federation: 1. Shri Vindhyavasini Seva Mandal. (Malad) 2. Jaiswal Seva Sanstha. (Vasai – Dahanu) 3. Akhil Mumbai Jaiswal Sabha. (Mumbai) 4. Kalwar Samaj Seva Sangathan. (Prabhadevi) 5. Jaiswal Foundation. (Wadala) 6. Jaiswal Samaj Seva Sanstha. (Dombivali) 7. Jaiswal Samaj Seva Sanstha. (Navi Mumbai) 8. Jaiswal Samaj (Thane)

Core committee members of JYF President: Shri Ramanand Gupta Vice President: Smt. Sheela Jaiswal Gen.Secretary: Pramod Gupta Treasurer: Shri Vijay Gupta Joint Secretary: Smt. Chhaya Jaiswal: Joint Treasurer: Mr.Neeraj Jaiswal.

May 6, 2020

Mumbai: Amrita Rao and Hema Malini Ji have come together for The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), an apex trade association of India to celebrate the World Hand Hygiene Day which is commemorated on 5th May every year. To raise awareness for the same, the duo gave out  video and audio messages. The initiative is a part of Honourable PM’s ‘Mission Swachh Bharat’.
Speaking on the occasion Amrita said “Hand Hygiene is the topmost measure to prevent the coronavirus. Many people still think coronavirus is a viral-like cold and flu and while they cover their nose and mouth diligently, they are not at all sensitive about sanitizing their hands with immediate effect as soon as they touch anything that has possibly been touched by or passed on from the hands of another person. Its high time every effort is made to create awareness, educate and remind people that hand hygiene is crucial. Not only Covid-19, but all respiratory and intestinal diseases can be reduced by 50% by washing hands with soap.”
Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram a world-class medical facility catering to the healthcare needs of the NCR region has partnered with ASSOCHAM for this initiative. Other activity partners include brands like Himalaya Herbals, Abbott, Dettol, Hindustan Unilever Limited and ITC. “It is important to make handwashing into a daily habit. Good handwashing with soap can save more lives than any single vaccine or medical intervention. I would be happy that this effort would be able to bring a difference in the lives of the many people” said Amrita as she signed off.

अमृता राव और हेमा मालिनी जी ASSOCHAM के विश्व हाथ स्वच्छता दिवस की पहल के लिए एक साथ आईं

मुंबई: अमृता राव और हेमा मालिनी जी विश्व हाथ स्वच्छता दिवस मनाने के लिए भारत के सर्वोच्च व्यापार संघ के एसोसिएटेड चैंबर्स ऑफ कॉमर्स एंड इंडस्ट्री ऑफ इंडिया (एसोचैम) के साथ आए हैं| यह दिवस जो हर साल 5 मई को मनाया जाता है। इसी पहल की जागरूकता बढ़ाने के लिए, दोनों ने वीडियो और ऑडियो संदेश दिए। यह पहल माननीय प्रधानमंत्री के ‘मिशन स्वच्छ भारत ’का एक हिस्सा है।

इस अवसर पर अमृता ने कहा कि “कोविद -19 वायरस को रोकने के लिए हाथों की स्वच्छता सबसे शीर्ष उपाय है। बहुत से लोग अभी भी सोचते हैं कि कोरोनोवायरस कोल्ड और फ्लू की तरह एक वायरस है। वह अपने नाक और मुह कोंतोह ढक लेते अहि लेकिन हाथों की स्वच्छता के तरफ वो संवेदनशील नहीं होते हैं । ऐसे में किसी भी चीज को छूने या उसके पास से गुजरने से यह वायरस दूसरे व्यक्ति को भी लग सकता है। एहि समय है ही हम पूरी कोशिश करे लोगों को हाथ की स्वच्छ्ता के बारे में शिक्षित और जागरूक करने की। न केवल कोविद -19, बल्कि सभी श्वसन और आंतों के रोगों को साबुन से हाथ धोने से 50% तक कम किया जा सकता है।”

नारायण सुपरस्पेशलिटी अस्पताल, गुरुग्राम एनसीआर क्षेत्र की स्वास्थ्य संबंधी जरूरतों को पूरा करने वाली एक विश्व स्तरीय चिकित्सा सुविधा ने इस पहल के लिए ASSOCHAM के साथ भागीदारी की है। अन्य  भागीदारों में हिमालय हर्बल्स, एबॉट, डेटॉल, हिंदुस्तान यूनिलीवर लिमिटेड और आईटीसी जैसे ब्रांड शामिल हैं।

उन्होंने कहा, ” हाथ धोना रोज़ाना की आदत होनी चहियर। साबुन के साथ अच्छा हैंडवॉश करना किसी भी एक वैक्सीन या मेडिकल हस्तक्षेप से अधिक जीवन बचा सकते हैं। मुझे खुशी होगी कि यह प्रयास कई लोगों के जीवन में एक अंतर लाने में सक्षम होगा ” अमृता ने साइन ऑफ करते हुए कहा।

May 6, 2020

निर्देशक कुमार नीरज की ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट है हिंदी फिल्म गैंगस ऑफ़ बिहार ।

हिंदी फिल्म गैंग्स ऑफ़ बिहार कोरोना के वजह से आगे बढ़ा दी गई है बता दें कि पहले गैंग्स आफ बिहार की शूटिंग20 अप्रैल से उत्तर प्रदेश के कई खुबशुरत लोकेशनों पर होने वाला था, पर अब शूटिंग कोरोना खत्म होने के बाद किया जाएगा,, गैंगस आफ बिहार ए ए ए इंटरटेनमेंट के बैनर तले बन रही है,निर्माता सफीक सैफी है जबकि खुबशुरत संगीत अफरोज खान का है,सिनेमा के म्यूजिक पार्ट बहुत स्ट्रॉन्ग बनी है फ़िल्म की स्टोरी और यंग जनरेसन को देखते हुए बनाई गई है।सिनेमेटोग्राफी नज़ीब खान है फ़िल्म के स्टार कास्ट है मुकेश तिवारी, गुरलीन चोपड़ा ,राजवीर सिंह, नाज़नीन पटनी, जय शुक्ला अंजलि अग्रवाल,श्रीकांत परतूस,इत्यादि जैसे कलाकार दिखाई देंगे । फ़िल्म के लेखक व निर्देशक कुमार नीरज का कहना है कि ” गैंग्स ऑफ़ बिहार “नाम से ही पता चलता है यह बिहार के बाहुवलीयों के ऊपर होगा, बाहुवलीयों की सच्चाई को दिखाने की लेखक-निर्देशक कुमार नीरज ने हिम्मत की है।कुमार नीरज ने बताया के वो उन बहुवलि लोग के रियल नाम के साथ उनका कैरेक्टर भी दिखा रहे है, “गैंग्स ऑफ बिहार ” एक अलग ही फ़िल्म है,निर्देशक कुमार नीरज ने बताया की इसमें कुछ बिहार के बाहुबली भी दिखाई देंगे।

अपने आप में ये बहुत बड़ी बात है,आपको बता दे कि लेखक-निर्देशक कुमार नीरज इससे पहले यूटीवी प्रोडक्सन, बोहरा ब्रोस,ज़ी टीवी,में भी काम कर चुके हैं,” गैंग्स ऑफ बिहार “उनकी पहली हिंदी फिल्म है , स्टोरी लिखने से पहले उन सभी बाहुबलियों से जाकर मिले । अब देखना यह है गैंग्स ऑफ बिहार की शूटिंग शुरू कब होती है और कौन कौन बाहुबली दिखाई देंगे। ये तो सिनेमाघरों में मालूम चलेगा।वही लेखक-निर्देशक कुमार नीरज का ये ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट कब पूरी होती है, और यह पर्दे पर धमाल मचाने कब आती है ,ये तो वक़्त ही बतायेगा। समय से बलवान कोई नही ।

—–Akhlesh Singh

May 6, 2020

Jagadguru Narendracharya Maharaj Sansthan, Nanijdham (Maharashtra)

contributed 52 lacs to PMCares Fund on the 30th of April 2020 to combat Covid-19 pandemic. Sansthan had also contributed 50 Lacs to Maharashtra CM Relief Fund for the same, in addition to distributing grocery packages to the poor during lockdown in Ratnagiri (Maharashtra).

Jagadguru’s commitment towards social responsibility and diligence towards the society and the entire nation is remarkable.

Jagadguru says, “We wish for complete eradication of this pandemic at the earliest.” HH Swamiji also appreciated and encouraged Covid warriors (ie medical staff, cleaning staff, Police, Govt departments like water supply, electricity supply etc), who are selflessly fighting with this unprecedented disease, through his tweets from @_Jagadguru handle.

The Sansthan, established in 1994, has been sincerely working across the nation on multiple social fronts.

———-Wasim Siddique

जगद्गुरु नरेंद्राचार्य महाराज संस्थान, नानीजधाम ने १ करोड़ २ लाख रुपए कोविड-१९ महामारी के लिए रिलीफ में दान किये।

जगद्गुरु नरेंद्राचार्य महाराज संस्थान, नानीजधाम (महाराष्ट्र) ने ३० अप्रैल २०२० को पी एम केयर्स में ५२ लाख का अनुदान किया। संस्थान महाराष्ट्र के रिलीफ फण्ड में भी ५० लाख का अनुदान कर चुकी है। साथ ही रत्नागिरी महाराष्ट्र में गरीबों में खाद्य पदार्थों का वितरण किया।

जगद्गुरु नरेंद्राचार्य महाराज संस्थान, नानीजधाम का यह योगदान समाज के प्रति सराहनीय है।

जगद्गुरु ने पूरे समाज को इस आपदकाल की स्तिथि से उबरने की शुभेच्छा ज़ाहिर की। स्वामी जी ने वर्तमान में कोविड-१९ के खिलाफ जंग में शामिल तमाम डॉक्टरों, उनके स्टाफ, सफाई कर्मचारी, पुलिस विभाग एवं अन्य सरकारी विभाग जैसे पानी, बिजली विभागों की निस्वार्थ सेवा की उनके ट्विटर handle @_Jagadguru पर प्रशंसा की।

जगद्गुरु नरेंद्राचार्य महाराज संस्थान, नानीजधाम की स्थापना १९९४ में हुई थी और तबसे यह सामाजिक कार्यो में संलग्न है।

May 5, 2020

Arsala Qureishi has launched BLOW MEDIA right before the pandemic hit the world. Blow Media’s manifesto is clear, it will create digital content that is relevant, contemporaneous and relatable on an international platform and with international names attached.

Blow Media’s first foray was a Hollywood Bollywood collaboration with STEP UP 2 actor Robert Hoffman in the lead along Actor/Influencer Jas Sagu. It was a music video ‘(Aag Ka Gola L.A.) shot extensively in Hollywood. We were keen to know what the talented director’s next step will be in the face of the New Normal that has hit the entire world.

We got to know that Arsala Qureishi has great plans for 2020. Her book ‘Separated by Ten Inches’ is slated to release later this year and simultaneously she’s working on a screenplay based on the book.

‘Separated By Ten Inches’ is prophetic to the times we inhabit she says’ it’s about an unnamed cataclysmic event that has ravaged the world which induces a state of paranoia; amongst this erupts a story of hate, greed, connectedness and love; reminding us that transition is undulating and often impossible to tell one from the other.

She further adds, ‘We can’t remain trapped in the mental coordinates of a world that no longer exists, our Life and Art will have to depict some semblance of reality or it won’t be relatable. We are living in historic times our response has to be lucid and synchronized with the times.’ We cudnt agree more with her when she further stated that ‘I don’t see a world with boundaries and if there are lines drawn by man they don’t have to exist in our hearts.’

A huge Hollywood name is next on her list, but she doesn’t divulge the name and says it’s going to be a shocker!

‘We are staying true to our tag line ; – Human Through Art. Stories of the human condition interest us and that’s what we promise to bring to screens in the New Normal,’ Arsala sums up with her statement leaving us curious and definitely worth waiting for the unique projects.

May 5, 2020

Due to the lockdown for the last 40 days, people have a big problem of eating and drinking due to the Corona virus. Many people have stopped earning due to the shutdown of work. Due to this, they do not even have money to eat. * Mahashakti Charitable Trust * came forward to help such people. They are making arrangements for food and drink for the needy people. Today, ‘Corona Fighter’ youth leaders are getting Vishal Bhagat introduced.

Vishal Bhagat is a businessman for money, but he loves to do social service. Due to Vishal Bhagat lockdown, he decided to help the poor people with his team of 20 people. Now, along with his team, he is feeding about 250 to 300 people daily in Mumbai.

Vishal Bhagat said that these are people who are homeless. They live on the streets. He could not see those people starving. He said that the above has given him a lot. So they are using it for a good cause. Rekha Tirupathi

While his team distributes food on one side, it also makes people aware of social distancing. The other members of the team, Sikander Sahu, Anil Bhai, Raju Bhai, Das Bhai, Sikander Sahu, Sanjay Sharma, Pintu Gupta, Mithilesh Singh, Joshep, told that the crowd gathered when they reached with food, sometimes with pea cheese and sometimes with cholabatura. is. Three people do the work of distributing food and the remaining people stand at a distance of one meter and make lines.

Sikander Sahu team gets up early in the morning. These people bring pulses, rice and vegetables from the wholesalers. The community cooks food in the kitchen and then in different areas, food distribution arrangements have been made to the people under the leadership of Pankaj Chaudhary in Colaba, like Anushka Chauhan in Ambuj Wadi Malvani, Matha Jetty by Nandan Singh. In Ganpat Patil Nagar Dahisar, Naveen Mishra distributes food to the people daily. While cooking, full care is taken care of, home made mask, hand gloss, head pay cap, and social distress are taken care of, let me tell you that Mahashakti Charitable Trust has taken permission from the metropolitan municipality, the administration With permission. Serving people continuously since last 40 days.

Vishal Bhagat told that he is able to do this work with the help of BMC and administration, now other people are also contacting him so that they can also come and help in this noble cause.

May 5, 2020

जरूरतमंदो के खाली प्लेटों को भरने की है असली जरूरत : रेखा व्यालपल्ली
लॉकडाउन में फँसे हज़ारों बिहार,झारखंड और यूपी के मज़दूर को रोज़ भोजन करा रही “रेखा चेरिटेबल ट्रस्ट”
हैदराबाद। कोरोना वायरस के संक्रमण को लेकर लॉकडाउन के दौरान हैदराबाद और आसपास के शहरों में हजारों की संख्या में बिहार,झारखंड और यूपी के मजूदर फंसे हैं। इन श्रमिकों के सामने खाने-पीने की समस्या आ गई है। इन श्रमिकों की मदद के लिए कई सामाजिक संस्था आगे आई है। इनमें भारतीय टेनिस खिलाड़ी रेखा व्यालपल्ली के नेतृत्व में सामाजिक संगठन “रेखा चेरिटेबल ट्रस्ट” दिनरात भरपूर सहयोग करने में लगा है। रेखा चेरिटेबल ट्रस्ट प्रतिदिन संकट में फंसे इन जरूरतमंद हज़ारों लोगो को खाद्य सामग्री किट मुहैया करा रहा है।
संस्था के संस्थापक रेखा व्यालपल्ली ने बताया कि करीब बीस हजार श्रमिकों के बीच खाद्य सामग्री किट का वितरण किया जा चुका है और हर रोज़ लगभग दो हज़ार लोग इसका लाभ लें रहें हैं। इस किट में चावल, आटा, दाल, आलू, प्याज, नमक, मसाला, तेल और चना शामिल है। रेखा आगे बताती हैं की संकट के इस घड़ी मे सभी लोग परेशान हैं लेकिन गर्भवती महिलाओं की परेशानी क़ुछ ज़्यादा ही है। इसलिए गर्भवती महिलाओं के लिए संस्था की ओर से एक विशेष किट की व्यवस्था की गयी है जिसमें एक कैरेट अंडे,ड्राय फ़्रूट,हरी सब्ज़ियाँ,बोर्नविटा,ब्रेड,मास्क़ और सेनिटाइज़र इत्यादि है।
रेखा चेरिटेबल ट्रस्ट बच्चों का विशेष ख़्याल रखते हुए अंडे,ब्रेड,दूध, हिमालया बेबी केयर किट और जोंशन बेबी किट  का वितरण कर रही हैं।
हैदराबाद में फंसे बाँका,बिहार निवासी अभिमन्यु कुमार ने बताया कि लॉकडाउन के कारण पैसे की कमी हो गई है खाने-पीने का भी सामान समाप्त हो गया। वे कई लोगों के साथ मज़दूरी करते थे। अभिमन्यु के मुताबिक रेखा चेरिटेबल ट्रस्ट के लोगों ने उनकी सहायता की। बनारस निवासी मदन साहनी हैदराबाद में झरिया निवासी बिंदेश्वर चौपाल और अपने कुछ साथियों के साथ कंस्ट्रक्शन कंपनी में काम कर रहे थे और लॉकडाउन के दौरान ठेकेदार ने फोन उठाना बंद कर दिया। इसके बाद संस्था के अधिकारियों से संपर्क साधा गया। संस्था की पूरी टीम ने खाद्य सामग्री उपलब्ध कराई।

     
रेखा ने बताया कि खाने-पीने के साथ जरूरतमंद लोगो को ढूंढने में  संस्था के पदाधिकारी दिन रात लगे हुए हैं। इसी प्रकार दर्जनों कार्यकर्ता विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में भी लगे हुए हैं। राहत सामग्री बाँटने के दौरान सोशल डिसटेंडिंग का पुरा ख़्याल रखा जाता है। जिसे मेंटेन रखने के लिए रेखा ने एक नायब तरीक़ा इख़्तियार किया है । वो अपने साथ साईकिल के टायर रखती हैं और हर एक मीटर की दूरी पर ज़रूरत मंदो को टायर के भीतर ही रह कर राहत सामग्री का लाभ लेना होता है। रेखा कहती हैं संकट के इस समय  में अधिक से अधिक ज़रूरत मंदो की हम मदद कर पायें यही हमारा लक्ष्य है। रेखा आगे कहती हैं, ‘‘इस समय गरीब और जरूरतमंद लोगों की मदद करने और खाली प्लेटों को भरने की असली जरूरत है। बिहार के हज़ारो लोग जो लॉकडाउन में फँस चुके हैं उनके लिए आज रोज़मर्रा की ज़िंदगी जीना बहुत कठिन है। अब वो समय आ गया जब इंसान इंसान के मदद को आगे आए और क्षेत्रवाद ना करते हुए हर इंसान की मदद करें।

—–Sarvesh Kashyaph

May 2, 2020

Music Video Queen Annsh Shekhawat is swaying the hearts of people with her music album “Fikar” Annsh Shekhawat who has earlier acted in several music videos has now won the hearts of all the listeners with her new song Fikar. The song has been sung by Roshan Prince and composed by Milind Gaba. Besides these, Annsh has also worked in a lot of ad films and International projects. Annsh will be seen in a film very shortly in Bollywood.

While talking to us, Annsh reiterated that she is now all set to make her debut in Bollywood with the renowned South director Puri Jagannath, with Ananya Panday and Vijay Deverakonda. Says Annsh, who has made a name for herself by taking part in several Miss India contests, “Though I hail from a typical Rajput family, my parents have always encouraged me to take up acting in films as a profession since I had always dreamed right from childhood of acting in films.”

 

Right from her childhood, Annsh who has participated in several competitions, besides playing in Badminton national in the national level competitions, is aware of the fact that her journey to the film industry will not be easy  but she is confident of reaching right at the top by dint of her diligence, hard work and perseverance.

May 2, 2020

Lockdown has been a great leveler. It has impacted businesses across the globe, industry and scale of business. However, whether you stay affected or recover lost ground depends on What You Do Now.

There is not much one can do about the Covid 19 situation. However, there is a lot that can be done during this period that can impact what happens after this phase of is over. In this article, I am sharing actions that an entrepreneur can take to ensure that once the business start again, he is ready to get rolling.

Let’s compare this situation with that of a car parked in your garage. One can’t drive it and go anywhere. And still, it has to be ensured that the car is started and moved around a bit every one or two days. If this part is ignored for a few days, the battery could get discharged and tyres lose air pressure. It will need a lot of time to get these issues rectified before one can take the car out.

Businesses today are like the car in your garage. If no action is taken in this period, it will take a lot of effort and time to get back on track. This will result in a lot of precious time wasted to recoup later and get rolling.

Here are 6 things, for an entrepreneur to do during lockdown to ensure that the batteries and tyres of our business are ready to roll when we decide to start our journey again.

1) Get used to the change

This phase could mean a complete paradigm change. Existing business models will tumble and new emerge. Accept the change and find out ways of operating in this new normal

2) Network

Identify partners in business. Customers, vendors, employees, banks, investors are some of the stakeholders who form a part of business ecosystem. Utilize this time to reach out to each one. Build relationships. Right now, everyone has the time to spare and interact

Customers: Take feedback from customers. Know what are the things you are doing well and what you need to change.

Talk to customers who have not done business with for some time and find out the reasons. Reach out to potential customers and understand their needs. Check if existing contracts have to be revised.

Vendors: Evaluate existing vendors, explore opportunities for better collaboration. Identify alternative vendors in case existing ones are unable to support in the new scenario. New regulations can impact sourcing.

Employees may be undergoing through a lot of mental stress and feeling insecure. Talk to employees, comfort them and ease their nerves. Do an analysis of job roles and responsibilities of each.

3) Plan your finances

Revisit next year goals. Instead of comparing with the past performance and worrying about reduced revenue, acknowledge the situation and revise to have realistic goals. Consider the required working capital, cash flows, break-even revenue and expenses and plan accordingly.

4) Marketing

Strategies to market your product may have to be changed. Find possibilities of going online (if feasible for your business). At the same time, businesses with local presence can focus on building personal relationship with customers

5) Get skilled

Learn new skills required for being effective. Identify the competencies to be developed for employees and get them trained . For ex. Sales team can work on improving their product knowledge.

6) Improve Processes

Review business processes, identify inefficiencies and re-engineer them.

This is the time to introspect, reflect, review and redesign the way we do business.  All of this needs a change in thinking process. What has worked so far may be redundant in the future. A business coach can help create new options and alternatives, identify areas of improvement and realign business objectives.

Focus on your systems rather than worrying about the end result. Do what needs to be done now and the results will follow. Make the best of available time and prime your engines to roar once you are back on the race-track.

What you do today, determines your future business!