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ASOBO-English ver. by NiziU’s 9-member girls group out now!

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The 9-member girls’ group, “NiziU”, who released their latest digital single ‘ASOBO’ recently, will now be releasing ‘ASOBO-English ver.-’ which is the English version of ‘ASOBO’ on the 26th of April.

NiziU is a girls’ group whose members are formed originally from an audition project called “Nizi Project”. This project was created by Sony Music Entertainment Japan and JYP Entertainment and the girls were selected from the 10,000 girls who competed to debut as a girl group.

Their pre-debut digital mini-album, “Make you happy”, charted at No.1 in three categories on various digital rankings. It was the first time a female artist group was able to achieve this. They also gained over a hundred thousand downloads for their digital album. They gained 110 rankings on music charts all over the world.

The total streaming views of the leading track, which is also the title track, ‘Make you happy’, has over 300 million streams. Its music video on YouTube has also been viewed almost over 300 million times.

In December 2020, they finally made their much-awaited debut with the single ‘Step and a step’. The song successfully hit No.1 on the Japanese Oricon Weekly Singles music chart as well as the Billboard Japan Hot 100. This song gained over 100 million views on their total streaming views. Also, the music video on YouTube has been viewed over 100 million times. They received a special award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards at the end of 2020. They appeared on the program of the 71st NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red-White Song Festival) just 29 days after their debut. They made a great impression on viewers with their amazing performance.

Their success continued through 2021 and they released their second single ‘Take a picture /Poppin’ Shakin’’ in April 2021. The song also ranked No.1 on the Japanese Oricon Weekly Singles chart and Billboard Japan Hot 100. This song also gained 123 titles on the music streaming charts around the world and its total streaming views are now over 100 million. In July 2021, the song ‘Super Summer’, which was the first summer song for NiziU, was a great hit, receiving great reception. The song was used as the song for an advertisement for Coca-Cola products.

On the 24th of November, they released their 1st album “U” which has been long-awaited by their fans. This album was a compilation of their activities since their debut, so the fans had been expecting its release. The focus track “Chopstick” and the album both ranked No.1 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Album chart and Billboard Japan Hot 100. On Billboard Japan, they ranked No.1 in the category of CD sales, Downloads, and Lookup. They totally dominated the charts.

The limited streaming edition called ‘U-Special Edition’, ranked No.1 on the Oricon weekly Digital Album as well as all different kinds of music streaming charts. The song ‘Take a picture’, which was included in their 1st album “U”, has been nominated for the Japan record awards for their excellent work. They also joined the 72nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red-White Song Festival) for two years in a row.

Their latest song ‘ASOBO’ has the main theme of ‘playfulness’. The message they want to send to fans is that “if you have a playful spirit you can learn to enjoy any mundane moments in daily life”. This song gives power to people who find boredom in their daily life and also it gives a positive feeling for when people are feeling down and are beaten up about their current situation. This is the latest single as well as their first digital single of 2022 since their 1st album “U” dropped, which was a big hit last year.

This song is a fun upbeat dance music with a pop nuance, which is influenced by house music and the Motown sound. The composition of the song is totally new for NiziU. NINA and MIIHI sing strongly in “ASOBO” as the lead vocalists and RIMA and MAYUKA join joyfully and build up the song together. The third part is about dancing and the sound is addictive and playful towards the climax. The sound is so rhythmic and you feel like dancing as soon as you start listening to the music.

Since the release on the 12th of April, the song has ranked No.1 beating many famous artists. They topped the Japan Oricon daily digital single ranking, Oricon daily streaming single ranking, LINE MUSIC, YouTube Music, AWA, mu-mu, and RecoChoku rankings. Furthermore, on the 15th of April, they gained over 10 million views for the music video of this song (https://youtu.be/SpPY1T8UU7Y). It is promising another great success for the girl group.

Now the English version of ‘ASOBO’, which has been an amazing hit in the music scene, is going to be released.

Previously, English versions of their songs were released on disk2, which was the limited album B type when their 1st album “U’ was released last year. Also, they have released English versions of ‘Take a picture’ and “Poppin’ Shakin’’ in the album “U-Special Edition-”, which was in the streaming limited-edition album.

Putting RIMA and NINA, who are native English-speaking members, as the center of the group, NiziU has worked very hard on the recording. Please check out the result of their efforts, ‘ASOBO -English ver.’. Their unique sound is so special to listen to.

NiziU will be joining the biggest Korean culture festival called “KCON 2022 Premiere” on Sunday, the 8th of May at CJ E&M center in Seoul Korea where they will be performing “ASOBO -English ver.- “for the first time ever! Stay tuned!

NiziU Member

MAKO, RIMA, RIO, RIKU, NINA, MAYA, MIIHI, MAYUKA, AYAKA

NiziU social media:

[NiziU Official Website] https://niziu.com

[NiziU Official Twitter] https://twitter.com/NiziU__official

[NiziU Info Official Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/niziu_info_official

[NiziU Artist Official Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/niziu_artist_official

[NiziU Official TikTok] https://www.tiktok.com/@niziu_official

[NiziU Official Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/NiziUinfoofficial

[NiziU Official YouTube Channel] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHp2q2i85qt_9nn2H7AvGOw

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Noble World Foundation Announces Transformative Spiritual Journey Through Song

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Discover Inner Peace: A Soul-Stirring Journey to Your True Self

MUMBAI, India – Nov. 5, 2024 – Noble World Foundation is delighted to announce the release of the profoundly moving devotional song, देख ले, निज रूप प्यारे, गुरु चरण अनुराग रे,” which translates to “Look within, dear one; the truth is never far away. In the grace of the Guru, discover who you truly are.”

Written by Shiv R. Jhawar, this Hindi devotional song aims to inspire a new spiritual movement, encouraging self-realization through meditation. It draws inspiration from a life-changing experience on September 16, 1974, when Swami Muktananda (1908-1982), a revered Shaktipat guru, delivered a public talk on meditation in Chicago. During the talk, he said, “Kundalini starts dancing when one repeats Om Namah Shivaya.” As Shiv R. Jhawar, seated in the audience, began mentally repeating the mantra charged with the Guru’s energy, an extraordinary event occurred: “Suddenly, I felt a great impact of a rising force within me. The intensity of this rising Kundalini force was so tremendous that my body lifted up a little and fell flat into the aisle; my eyeglasses flew off. As I lay there with my eyes closed, I could see a continuous fountain of dazzling white lights erupting within me.”

Shiv describes this moment as a state of “supreme bliss,” a thought-free awareness of true being. Recognizing what was happening, Swami Muktananda said, “I didn’t do anything. The Energy has caught someone.” He then provided a live commentary, describing Shiv’s superconscious state and reassuring the audience of the transformative power of Kundalini awakening. This powerful experience inspired the creation of this devotional song.

The song addresses fundamental questions of existence: “Who am I? Why am I here? Where do I come from? Where do I go from here?” With heartfelt lyrics and a stirring melody, it transcends religious boundaries and leads listeners on a path to spiritual awakening. “The world needs more Buddhas, Jesuses, and Krishnas—not just religious followers,” says Shiv R. Jhawar, Founder of Noble World Foundation. “This song encourages listeners to discover their divine potential.”

About the Song:

Title: देख ले, निज रूप प्यारे, गुरु चरण अनुराग रे
Song Writer: Shiv R. Jhawar
Release Date: November 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM local time (midnight)
Available on: Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major platforms
Copyright: © 2024 Noble World Foundation
Listen Here: Click to listen

Every sale of this song supports the Noble World Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inner transformation, global peace, harmony, and well-being.

Your support will help spread wisdom and peace worldwide.

For more information, visit the Noble World Foundation’s website at nobleworld.org.

Contact Information:

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Email: nwf@nobleworld.org
WhatsApp: +1 773-964-9577 (available between 9 AM and 5 PM CST)

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Random Beats Selected as Official Entry to the Goa Short Film Festival

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GURUGRAM – Manoj Madhusudanan’ s debut short film ‘Random Beats’ has been honoured as an official entry for the upcoming 11th Goa Short Film Festival 2024. With this, Random Beats has made it to 13 prestigious national and international film festivals, and have won accolades at six of them. The film has been received well at International Film Festival of Shimla, Atlanta Indian Film Festival, India International Film Festival of Boston, 7th South Asian Film Festival, to name a few.

Written, produced and directed by Manoj, Random Beats is a story of how digital communication can impact relationships in today’s world. Manoj says, “It’s a world where we probably communicate more through digital channels than in person, and this opens up numerous possibilities of friction and miscommunication. A real life incident that someone narrated to me was the inspiration for me to write and direct this short film. I wanted to tell this story because I felt it was simple yet profoundly thought provoking.”

Manoj Madhusudanan is an India-based corporate leader with over 25 years of experience in data analytics, consulting and AI, for whom films have been a passion since childhood. A Mechanical Engineer from IIT Madras and an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, Manoj was inspired since his younger days by the works of Ingmar Bergman, Steven Spielberg, Majid Majidi, Werner Herzog, Satyajit Ray and Adoor Gopalakrishnan, to name a few. His penchant to learn film making alongside his corporate career led him to complete three film certifications from Raindance Film School, London in 2015-2016. After dabbling with a few amateur experiments, Random Beats is the first professionally made work from Manoj.

Manoj adds, “To tell such a story without distractions, I chose to use a linear structure, a contemporary pastel palette and minimalistic use of background score. It’s really heartening to see the reception and the accolades our little film is receiving at international film festivals, and we are excited that we are an official entry at Goa Short Film Festival 2024.”

Random Beats will be screened at Goa Short Film Festival, to be held on October 26 and 27 in Goa, India.

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The first international “Eurasia” film festival will be held in Moscow from October 17 to 21

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This was announced on October 11 at a press conference by the president of the film festival, director, screenwriter, producer, and TV host Tigran Keosayan. More than 250 film industry professionals from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and other countries will take part in the “Eurasia” festival. Among them are directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, actors, producers, journalists, and video bloggers.

The main goal of the festival is to spark interest in the history and traditions of one’s country, discover talented filmmakers, and support the best films.

Participants will enjoy five days of a rich program, including film screenings, creative and business meetings, master classes, round tables, and educational programs. Festival guests will meet esteemed Soviet and Russian actors, as well as popular artists from Eurasian countries.

“Any festival is a platform for you to get recognized. That’s the main thing. And if you are talented, capable, and choose the right path, you get the chance to move forward. The situation with grants is unique, in my opinion, especially for our country. You can apply and receive funding. I believe that the main task of ‘Eurasia’ and the ‘Eurasia-Kinofest’ project is for us to regain interest in each other. We’ve been living in a new world for almost a quarter of a century. We need to rediscover one another,” emphasized Tigran Keosayan.

The competition program features more than 50 full-length and short artistic and documentary films. Winners will be chosen in 12 categories, with the awards ceremony taking place during the closing event. Emerging directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, and young film bloggers will have the opportunity to receive grants for making films dedicated to the unity and cooperation of Eurasian countries.

“The main objective of the ‘Eurasia’ film festival is to unite creative teams around a platform of traditional values based on mutual understanding and respect. AIO ‘Eurasia’ focuses on developing a platform of traditional and spiritual values common to the peoples of Eurasia. We have outlined the qualities we want to see in the films presented at the festival, particularly addressing issues of family and spiritual development. We have many flagship projects, and we hope that this form of expression through documentary and feature films will become a tradition, and our film festival will become an annual event,” noted Alena Arshinova.

In Eurasia, there are many creative teams, producers, screenwriters, and directors who create interesting formats, but few people know about them. The task of AIO “Eurasia” is to support them and bring them to a new, continental level.

The event can be attended for free by pre-registering on the website https://evrazia-kinofest.su. Registration will be available from October 14.

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Cpics Launches New Original Dramedy “Chutney Manor” on September 13

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Fast-growing streaming platform Cpics is excited to announce the premiere of its latest original series, Chutney Manor, set to debut on September 13, 2024. This new dramedy, the first show developed through Cpics’ innovative Mentorship Program, promises a unique blend of humor and heart, reflecting the platform’s commitment to showcasing diverse and compelling narratives.

Created and directed by Ronak Shah, Chutney Manor is a 10-part series that explores the life of Paresh Patel (Anwar Molani), the manager of a struggling small-town motel in rural California. For 20 years, this motel has been Paresh’s refuge from his agoraphobia. However, his world is turned upside down when his wife, Geeta (Meena Jolly), collapses during a routine motel maintenance task.

In the midst of his confusion and distress, Paresh reaches out to his estranged daughter, Sonali (Maya Rangulu), who is living in San Francisco. The sight of her mother’s condition prompts Sonali to return home, sparking a tumultuous reunion with her father and a struggle to save the family business from her wealthy uncle, Jeet (Manik Bahl), who is eager to sell the property.

The series delves into themes of family dynamics, personal struggle, and the lengths we go to for those we love, all wrapped in a quirky and heartfelt narrative.

Cpics launched its Mentorship Program two years ago to foster and showcase South Asian talent. Ronak Shah, one of the program’s first selectees, has brought her vision to life with Chutney Manor, highlighting the platform’s dedication to providing opportunities for emerging voices.

“Our goal at Cpics is to create a space where diverse stories can be told,” says Kavi Raz, founder of Cpics. “With Chutney Manor, we continue our mission of showcasing original content that might otherwise be overlooked. Our motto, ‘Telling your stories that no one else will,’ drives everything we do.”

Chutney Manor is a Kavi Raz Studios and Universal Entertainment Partners production.

Subscribers can look forward to more exciting content from Cpics in the coming months, as the platform continues to offer a curated selection of international and original programming. Cpics is available worldwide on all major streaming apps.

About Cpics

Cpics is a subscription-based streaming service dedicated to providing a platform for diverse voices and stories. Launched with the goal of amplifying talent often overlooked by mainstream media, Cpics offers a unique array of content from around the globe and is committed to delivering fresh and engaging original programming.

Website: https://cpics.tv/home

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“ME FIRST”: A Riveting Exploration of Friendship and Conflict by Renu Vishwakarma’s THE BIG BIOSCOPE

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Renu Vishwakarma, an accomplished handicraft artisan who transitioned into filmmaking, has once again demonstrated her storytelling prowess with her latest short film, “ME FIRST.” Produced under the banner of her company, THE BIG BIOSCOPE, and directed by the talented Atul Gupta, with a story crafted by Rajeev Murthy, “ME FIRST” is a captivating narrative that explores the complexities of friendship and the unforeseen consequences of conflict. Adding to its acclaim, the film is set to participate in the prestigious Diorama Film Festival, marking a significant milestone in its journey.

Plot Summary: “ME FIRST” follows the lives of three friends who are often seen as “good for nothing” and are perpetually broke. Their monotonous lives take an unexpected turn when they manage to acquire a luxurious bungalow for a couple of days, completely free of charge. This unexpected windfall promises a break from their otherwise dreary existence.

Eager to make the most of their temporary good fortune, the friends embark on a journey of indulgence, revelry, and drinking. The bungalow, with its opulence and comfort, becomes their personal playground as they immerse themselves in the pleasures of their newfound environment. However, as the night progresses and the effects of alcohol take hold, underlying tensions begin to surface.

What starts as a joyous celebration soon turns into a heated argument. The friends, each carrying their own insecurities and unresolved issues, find themselves at odds over seemingly trivial matters. This argument marks a significant turning point in the story, transforming the light-hearted gathering into a moment of profound conflict.

Themes and Execution: “ME FIRST” delves into themes of friendship, human nature, and the impact of unaddressed emotions. The film effectively portrays how quickly camaraderie can disintegrate when personal grievances and egos clash. It underscores the fragility of relationships and the unpredictable consequences of letting emotions spiral out of control.

Renu Vishwakarma’s production expertise, coupled with Atul Gupta’s directorial vision and Rajeev Murthy’s engaging storyline, ensures that “ME FIRST” captivates the audience from the opening scene to the dramatic climax. The film’s pacing is masterfully controlled, with each scene meticulously building tension and drawing viewers deeper into the emotional landscape of the characters.

Visual and Technical Excellence: THE BIG BIOSCOPE has excelled in delivering a visually stunning and technically sound film. The bungalow, which serves as a central character in the narrative, is captured in all its grandeur, providing a stark contrast to the escalating tension among the friends. The cinematography beautifully complements the story, using lighting and camera angles to reflect the shifting moods and psychological states of the characters.

The sound design and background score further enhance the film’s impact, creating an immersive experience that keeps viewers engaged. The editing is sharp and precise, maintaining a brisk yet deliberate pace that mirrors the sudden shift from joy to conflict.

Participation in Diorama Film Festival: Adding to its accolades, “ME FIRST” is set to participate in the renowned Diorama Film Festival. This prestigious event showcases exceptional films from around the world, providing a platform for filmmakers to gain international recognition. The inclusion of “ME FIRST” in the festival is a testament to its quality and the compelling nature of its story, offering a significant boost to its visibility and reach.

Conclusion: “ME FIRST” is a testament to Renu Vishwakarma’s versatility and creativity as a filmmaker. By exploring the dynamics of friendship and the unforeseen consequences of conflict, she has crafted a story that is both relatable and thought-provoking. Under the skillful direction of Atul Gupta and with Rajeev Murthy’s compelling narrative, “ME FIRST” leaves a lasting impression on its audience, prompting reflection on the delicate balance between camaraderie and discord.

As THE BIG BIOSCOPE continues to produce innovative and engaging cinema, “ME FIRST” stands out as a significant achievement, reaffirming their commitment to bringing unique and impactful stories to the screen. The film’s participation in the Diorama Film Festival further underscores its merit, promising an exciting journey ahead for its creators and viewers alike.

It will be released in July 2024 on a very renowned OTT platform

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XCHWYRaTL33XAUpb0JC7I0RnaXfO9VqC/view?usp=sharing

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