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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Mangalurean Dr Soofi Anwar achieves professional recognition of Senior Fellow of HEA, UK

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June 4,2020

Dr Soofi Anwar, Director Academics of University of Stirling RAK, UAE Campus, has achieved the prestigious professional recognition of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK. He has achieved this milestone through the Stirling Framework for Evidencing Learning and Teaching Enhancement (SFELTE), the Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPD) for learning and teaching at University of Stirling, Scotland, UK.

He was recognized for this achievement on recently concluded virtual Learning & Teaching Conference-2020 organized by University of Stirling Campus in UK. He has secured his Ph.D. in Management from University of Azteca, Mexico.

Dr. Soofi Anwar has over 20 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership at higher education level and has worked in leading universities in UAE, Bahrain and India. He was conferred the prestigious Middle East Education Leadership Award, as the Best Professor in Management-2018 in recognition of his academic excellence, exemplary leadership in higher education. Prior to his current role, he has worked on leadership position in Birla Institute of Technology Offshore Campus RAK.

He has completed his MBA from Dept. of Business Administration, Mangalore University in 1999 and his B. Com degree from Canara College Mangaluru.

He has published numerous research papers in management and in the area of teaching and learning in higher education in reputed academic journals and international conferences proceedings. He is a member of editorial board of two leading management journals and engaged in reviewing faculty research publications in the area of management and marketing.

He is a son of Haji Abdul Khadar Kodijal and Mrs. Mariyamma from Konaje, Mangaluru.

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Karnataka unit of Indian Social Forum holds blood donation camp in Qatar

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February 4,2020

On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF), Karnataka State organized a blood donation camp in Doha Qatar, in association with Hamad Medical Corporation on 31st January 2020, Friday.

At first, QISF Karnataka State Vice President, Ziaul Huq welcomed the guests, dignitaries and blood donors.

The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by ICC President Mr. Manikantan A P who was the Chief guest. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized that, Service to humanity is service to God. By donating the blood, not only we save the lives, but we get blessings also. He also said that punctuality is the key factor in these type of events and should be incorporated by all of us.

QISF Central Committee President, Sayeed Komachi highlighted the necessity and importance of donating the blood and assured QISF a socio cultural organization will always be ready for this noble cause.

Dr. Vishwantha Kini, a well known Radiologist in HMC motivated the donors.

The camp was started at 7.00 A M and ended at 5.30 PM in which 146 people donated the blood out of 185 people registered.

SKMWA President Abdul Majeed and Dr. Haroon from Asian Medical Centre, who were also the Guests in the programme praised the initiative and efforts of QISF.

QISF Central Committee Vice President Salam Kunnamal, General Secretary Basheer Ahmed, Northern States President Fasiuddin, QISF State and Branch Committee members Lathif Madikeri, Zakariya Pandeshwar, Saleem Bangadi, Mujeebulla Khan, Nayeem Belapu, Ibrahim UB, Toufeeq, Anwar Angargundy, Rizwan Kalladka, Asif Bannur, Imtiyaz Karnad, Jaleel Kalladka, Haneef Montepadav, Rafiq Uppinangady and other members were present during the programme.

The program was presided and concluded by QISF Karnataka State President Nazeer Pasha.

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Great job, this will save many lives. Hats off to QISF for this wonderful event on the occasion of Rebulic Day celebration.

Well done qisf...again u did a great work by collecting blood to serve humanity...qosf is a second word for humanity!!

Masha Allah. Good Job done by QISF

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Kuwait: India Social Forum holds blood donation camp

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August 9,2020

Kuwait City, Aug 9: Indian social forum organised Blood Donation Camp in association with central blood bank kuwait on Friday, 7th August 2020.

The forum organised camp to support the high demand of blood in the context of COVID-19.

All arrangements to maintain COVID-19 protocol were made in the camp including segregation of donors as branch wise batches along with strict safety measures of participants.

Forum also had donated blood to many patients during the lockdown period.

Hundreds of people donated blood in the camp. The camp organised in Blood Bank, Jabriya was successfully managed by Dr. Asma Rafat and leaders of Indian social forum Vice President Aslam, Secretory Sayyid Bukhari Thangal, Moideen Koya, Khaleel, Aseem, Mohammed Sha, Shihab, Naushad,
Indian Social Forum expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, staff and management of blood bank, forum’s members and donors.

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