Shooting begins for Shodhan Prasad’s 'Nirel'

[email protected] (Media Release, Photos by Suchith Narayan)

October 28, 2012

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Dubai, October 28: The muhurat of the much-talked about Tulu movie 'Nirel' (Shadow), a love story which was recently launched during the grand 'Tuluvere Parba 2012' at Indian High School Grounds in front of a record number of Tulu audience of UAE, was held at the producer's residence in Tamweel Towers, JLT, Dubai on October 25.

The programme started with Ganesh-Laxmi puja by Purohit Raghu Bhat who ably concluded the puja and blessed the whole team of 'Nirel'. With prayers for grand success of the movie, he also garlanded the main hi-tech movie camera and showered blessings from Almighty for the smooth functioning of the shooting. The script book was handed over to 'Nirel' director Ranjith Bajpe after the puja.

"It is nice to know that Tulu cinema which recently started gaining momentum in coastal Karnataka is now spread across and making waves in Dubai too," said Sarvotham Shetty, president of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha and UAE Bunts, who presided over the programme and clicked the clapboard for the Muhurat shot of the movie.

"It is also great to know that the same people of coastal Karnataka who have come to Dubai to work have taken up the challenge of forming a group of amateur artistes and presenting 'Nirel' Tulu movie with an interest in promoting Tulu cinema," he added.

With an aim to promote Tulu and also to provide a platform to the newcomers in filmdom, producer Shodhan Prasad, a well-known social activist and Theater personality, under the banner of 'Sandhya Creations' have groomed the local talents who were auditioned and teamed into 'Nirel' a maiden venture. While welcoming the guests at his residence, Shodhan Prasad requested all Tuluvas and cinema lovers to support this venture and bless the Team.

Speaking to the media, Shodhan Prasad said the movie will be made to promote Tulu language and that is the reason he gave full freedom to the team in selection of cast and other crew. Director Ranjith Bajpe thanked the producer for his support and trust on the team and he expressed the team will be given a fresh experience to the Tulu loving people. At the same time he thanked the team for their support and co-operation.

The lead actor of the movie Anoop is thrilled by the first chance he got as a hero and is confident that his dancing skills blended with acting will surely entertain the movie watchers. Actresses Varuna Shetty and Deepthi Salian were very much excited with the opportunity and thrilled by the wide response from the movie lovers.

Team 'Nirel' has mostly young and dynamic team members comprising:

Director: Ranjith Bajpe

Executive Producer : San Pujary

Art Director: Rajneesh Amin

Production Executive: Sachin Padil

Story Screenplay: Karthik Gowda

Publicity Stills: Alfred D'Souza, Vivek Radhakrishna and Suchith N

Publicity Designs: Devi

Movie Editor: Ashwath Samuel

Cinematographer: Mani Kookal Nair

Assistant Cameraman: Bashi

Music: Abhishek S N

Website: www.Nirelmovie.com

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NirelMovie

The main star cast consists of film hero Anoop Hemachandra, heroines Varuna Shetty and Deepthi Salian, Vidya D, Anand Salian, Rajendra Pai, Roshan Donald, Deepak D'Silva, Jameel Ahmed, Ravi Moleyar, Vikram Shetty, Joel Jaison, Praveen D'Souza, Vishwapathi, Andria D'Souza, Veera Rodrigues, Arun D'Souza, Pravin Shetty, Subash Bangera and many more.

The singers are Akshatha Rao, Abhishek S.N, Shiva Kumar and Pramod Kumar. Acme's Harish Sherigar will be doing a very special appearance along with famous Sandalwood actor Ramesh Arvind.

Dr B R Shetty who wished to be part of the programme could not attend due to last minute commitment. Other invitees who attended the Muhurat include Savotham Shetty, Herman Lewis, James Mendonca, B G Mohandas, Jayaram Rai, Sudhakar Alva, Purushottam Salian and many other well-known personalities who wished for the success of the 'Nirel' Tulu movie.

'Nirel' will be the first overseas Tulu movie to be entirely shot in various beautiful natural locations in UAE and surroundings. Shooting will start immediately and the shooting is expected to complete by April 2013. The movie will be initially launched in the UAE and the Gulf, and later in India.

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KSCC holds blood donation drive in Dubai

May 2,2020

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) organized Blood Donation Camp at Latifa Hospital, Oud Mehta Dubai on April 23rd, 2020 in association with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and with support from Community Development Authority (CDA) Government of Dubai.

Blood Donation Drive started in the morning at 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Around 48 people participated in this drive and donated blood to support the Dubai Blood Bank.

A potential shortage of blood for transfusions has been occurred due to a significant reduction in voluntary blood donations during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current pandemic, health services are now running with shortages of blood availability. To support the DHA Blood Bank KSCC taken initiative to ensure that blood donations continued and are safe for both the donor and the recipient.

After taking safety precaution and safe distance during the blood donation donors feeling happy and honored to participate and donate blood at this pandemic situation. Club Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi was also present during this event.

KSCC appreciated all the blood donors and be grateful to Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Community Development Authority (CDA), and Government of Dubai for their association for this event. They also thanked the volunteers and supporters.

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‘Nama Tuluveru’ Purushotham Salian passes away in UAE

Shodhan Prasad

August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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Global Toastmasters Club - Jubail hosts Youth Leadership Program

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February 7,2020

Global Toastmasters Club conducted Youth Leadership Program (GTC YLP– 2020), which culminated with an extraordinary show at the Grand Finale in Puli Restaurant, Jubail, Saudi Arabia on Friday, January 31, 2020.

Toastmaster Mohammed Abul Khasim, who hails from Karnataka, Gulbarga was the Chief Coordinator for this Youth leadership program YLP, In this 10 weeks intensively focused program, the young future Leaders in the age group 13 to 15 were given quality coaching on Public Speaking, Listening, Writing, Evaluating and Life Skills, under the able guidance of Chief Coordinator.

The keynote speaker at the event was well-known veteran distinguish Toastmaster Dr R J George who motivated everyone to speak the language of love, removing all boundaries and barriers and invest on spending quality time together.

The performances of Youth Leaders were extraordinary and flawless and it was witness by top prominent figures of Jubail toastmaster fraternity likes of DTM Jamil Akhter,TM Nasiruddin Ansari, DTM Oomen Thomas, MTM Sair Oomen, DTM Hareesh, TM Amitab Serna, DTM Kotesh, MTM Shanti Rekha, DTM Suresh Kumar, TM Imtiyaz Khan, TM Asif Ali khan, MTM Farha Naved,TM Naved Hussain, Madam Sheeba, Dr Saleem Khan,TM Ashik Nazeer and TM Suhail Rais Khan. GTC YLP team thanks the Guest of Honor Mr. Abdul Majeed the Managing Director of Universal Inspection Company for sparing the valuable time as one of the sponsor of the event.

The Chief Guest at the Finale was Toastmasters District 79 Club Growth Director DTM Rami Jawad, laud the efforts of GTC for community service and urged all students to take full advantage of such chances as they present life changing opportunities, Division Direct ‘L” DTM Sadagopan address the audience and District PQD DTM Madhusha Grace the occasion.

During the span of 10 weeks, more than 40 senior member of Jubail Toastmasters fraternity contributed to the success of this program as one to one mentors, Workshop Presenters and Assistant Coordinators. DTM Uzma Siddiqui, DTM Aziz Ahmed Siddiqui, DTM Safare Mohammed, DTM N V Arasu and DTM Jeyasankar and DTM Asif Ali Siddiqui, led the team of Toastmasters as overall Program Advisors, MTM Samina Mazher was chief judge for the event.

The grand finale saw four absorbing contests in Table Topics, Evaluation Speech, International Speech and Debate conducted by YL Ayesha Safare, YL Sai Pranav, YL Mohammed Saad and YL Fawaz Kannan respectively and YL Jaweriya conducted the banner parade.
Maliaka Maryam won the first prize in International Speech, while the second and third were earned by Mohammed Saad and Mohammed Umair. The Table topic contest was won by Ahmed Khan, where Jayveer Prajapati and Fawaz Kannan stood second and third respectively.

Sreena Nanda Kumar won evaluation Speech Contest, while Mohammed Sufyan and Sai Pranav stood second and third respectively. In Debate contest the team speaking against the topic represented by Hasib Javid, Muzaffer Shaik and Nabil Bin Tasnim stood first and runner team was represented by Sarah Nasir, Fathima Badruddin and Shanum Rabia . Hasib Javid was declared the best debate speaker.

The first term President Sarah Nasir and second term President Mohammed Ahmed Khan started the program with their presidential addresses after the Surah recitation by Nabil BinTasnim. YL Jumana Jaffer & YL Arman Raiq Siraj hosted the finale as Master of ceremonies. Immedate past Youth leaders and assistance Coordinators and workshop presenters Jaweriya Mariyam and Ayesha Safare conducted the award ceremony, while DTM Safare Mohammed handled contest operations.

Global Toastmasters President DTM Khalid Siddiqui and YLP Chief Coordinator TM Mohammed Abul Khasim thanked all Youth Leaders, Parents Sponsors and Toastmasters for their contribution in making the program successful.

Past President of Global TMC, past Area63 Governor and first ever Joint Division E & L conference chairman Mangalorean DTM Shameer Ahmed Kudroli congratulated the Chief Coordinator Mohammed Abul Khasim for the effort and dedication to make the event a grand success and his journey to accomplish the DTM title soon.