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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
With BrahMos replica, Kashi pink enamel craft shoots to bigger fame
Varanasi: The demand for pink enamelled as souvenirs and home decoration items rose significantly, especially after their use in Operation Sindoor and the inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now By spreading the message of patriotism, the artisans involved in the production of these GI and ODOP items are crafting this piece in Kashi. This creation showcases a remarkable blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, said National Award-winning pink enamelling artisan Kunj Bihari Singh, who crafted the BrahMos figurine. "This creation of mine is dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who are also brand ambassadors of our art and products on behalf of all artisans," he said, mentioning that artisans wish to present this unique object of art to the PM and CM. He recalled how Yogi govt revitalised pink enamelling by providing work to every artisan, allowing this GI and ODOP craft to gain global recognition. Orders for this replica could boost local artisans and the economy. The annual turnover for pink enamelling is approximately 12 to 15 crores, involving over 250 artisans. During inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, there was an increased demand for Ram Temple models crafted with Banaras' pink enamelling. Now, artisans are receiving a growing demand for BrahMos missile replicas. Currently, hundreds of orders have been received from various parts of the country. The price for these crafts, available in different sizes, ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000. State Award-winning artisans Shalini Yadav and Prabhat Vishwakarma said these objects are made with intricate use of gold and silver, requiring significant time to create. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Artisans Babu Soni and Deepak Vishwakarma said the Banarasi pink enamelling products are highly favoured as gifts, souvenirs and home decorations, with orders coming in throughout the year. PM Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath frequently present to foreign diplomats and dignitaries, encouraging others to do the same.
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan join zombie film Vala
Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan are part of the ensemble cast of Vala, the upcoming zombie film helmed by Gaganachari director Arun Chandu. Their involvement was revealed through an exclusive four-minute sneak peek screened at Kerala PopCon 2025, a pop culture convention held in Kochi on Sunday. The makers have stated that the aforementioned glimpse will be released to the public later this week. Vala marks the return of veteran actor Jagathy Sreekumar in a significant role. He plays Professor Ambili, also referred to as Uncle Luna.R, a wheelchair-bound, tech-savvy character modelled on the English theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking. A character poster featuring Jagathy in a post-apocalyptic setting was released earlier on his birthday. Director Arun, speaking to CE, confirmed that the first schedule of the film's principal photography has been completed, with the next schedule slated to begin in June. The film is now planned for release in 2026. Co-written by Arun and Tyler Durden, it reunites several members of the team behind the State Award-winning mockumentary Gaganachari.
New Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Krishand's next film Masthishka Maranam announced, first-look posters unveiled
On Sunday, the upcoming Malayalam film Masthishka Maranam (A Frankenbiting of Simon's Memories) , written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker All We Imagine As Light actor Divya Prabha, Jagadish, Suresh Krishna, Ann Saleem, and Rahul Rajagopal. It also stars Nandu, Santhy Balachandran, Zhins Shan, Manoj Kana, Sreenath Babu, Anoop Mohandas, and Jain Andrews. Masthishka Maranam is produced by Vinayaka Ajith under the banner of Ajith Vijayaka Films, in association with Krishand Films. The two production houses previously collaborated on Arun Chandu's State Award-winning science fiction mockumentary . Meanwhile, Krishand's previous directorial Sangarsha Ghadana (The Art of Warfare) , which premiered at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in the Malayalam Cinema Today category in 2024, is awaiting a wider release. The Aavasavyuham director is also helming an upcoming web series for the streaming platform SonyLIV, titled Sambhava Vivaranam Naalara Sangham (The Chronicles of the 4.5 Gang) . Billed as a quirky gangster drama set in Thiruvananthapuram, the show features an ensemble cast including Darshana Rajendran, Zarin Shihab, Vishnu, Jagadish, Indrans, Santhy, and Hakkim Shahjahan, among others.
