Talennt Ka Maha Utsav Season 1 Winds Up With #BNHAF 22.6 Edition

By - Monu Kumar

#BNHAF Awards and Festival 22nd edition winds up with, sub-edition 6 - 22.6 edition - starting from November 17, 2025 to December 20, 2025 - to be held in Delhi-NCR, Goa, Mumbai and Bangalore.

The event also sees the formal conclusion of Talennt Ka Maha Utsav Season 1 #TKMU.

The 22nd edition, the founder, Amit R Agrwal says is special, as we gave "concrete shape to #TKMU's initiative to serve the society; we collaborated with Udayan Care, an NGO with amazing work in uplifting the life of underprivileged girls."

Dr. Kiran Modi, founder and managing trustee of Udayan Care said that though they are working towards providing a better future to these under-privileged girls, "there are issues like outreach, infrastructure, the eco-system and the funding. It feels great that by hosting #BNHAF Awards and Festival and Talennt Ka Maha Utsav at select homes of Udayan Care, we can motivate the girls not only to excel, but also appreciate and applause their efforts."

Deepak Sharma, trustee, Udayan Care said "very subtly such associations work towards capacity building as well as grooming personality and giving the girls much needed voice to confidently shine on a global platform. I am happy that when I shared with Amit, the work Udayan Care is doing, Amit was all game for the association".

Rekha Vohra, global talent mentor, Talennt Ka Maha Utsav said, "I have seen Amit give first break to many aspiring talent, even to the international talent, attending the Cannes Film Festival; so I won't be surprised, if one or more of these girls go on to become formidable talents tomorrow - be it chef, speaker, influencer, fashion-icon, spiritual guru or what have you".   

Agrwal said that Talennt Ka Maha Utsav is taking small but firm strides to illuminate the lives of 8.02 Billion global population. "Mental Health is fast becoming a pandemic, governments across the world are recognizing it; yet a lot has to be done, so that the humanity doesn't lose the human ethics and core-values. Talent is the best way to channelize your mental health into achieving, both inner-peace as well as glory - the two vital components of success!"

Rekha Vohra said 23rd Edition of #BNHAF Awards and Festival will be launched in 2026 and hoped that all deserving talent, through Talennt Ka Maha Utsav, can bring about a positive change in the society.

Not Just A Review l Bahubali The Epic

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

Epics are best left untouched. 

Bahubali The Beginning changed the way Indians looked at South-Indian cinema. The fact that south-Indian films suddenly found an audience in north-India post-2015 was all thanks to one film Bahubali The Beginning.

Post BTB, south Indian films like Bahubali The Conclusion, KGF, Pushpa, KGF 2, Kalki 2898 AD, Pushpa 2 and Kantara 2 did blockbuster business; but none could match the genius of Bahubali The Beginning.

Bahubali The Beginning was a masterclass in cinema; way narrative could be accentuated by cinematography, background music and editing. Each vital character was introduced in one scene and that set the audiences investing emotionally in each character, rooting for the protagonists, wanting the end of antagonists.

It will take ages before such a perfect film rolls out from the Indian film industry!

After seeing Bahubali The Epic, I feel, even SS Rajamouli will take time to come up with something extra-ordinary.

Why?

Because the cut isn't seamless, the connecting scenes are missing and it seems just an assembly of few of the iconic scenes from Bahubali The Beginning and the conclusion.

The way characters of Katappa and Devsena were introduced in Bahubali The Beginning struck a very strong emotional chord with the audiences. Here if you haven't seen Bahubali earlier Katappa is just reduced to an extra!

The iconic Devsena rescue seen is reduced to just another action scene.

The emotional poetry of the bond between Bahubali and Katappa isn't developed.

Frankly, the cut makes you wonder, why the 'Bahubali' epic was reduced to this mess called Bahubali The Epic.

Watch 'Bahubali The Beginning' again, once you are left feeling sore by this bore of an epic!

ICC Women's World Cup l India Storm Into The Finals

By - Monu Kumar

Jemimah Rodrigues gritty century and an overall spirited performance by India will see the 'women in blue' take on the South-African women on November 2 in the final clash.

If Indian women win, this will be their first World Cup title.

Earlier in the evening, Aussie women were no match for the Indians, as India dominated the play for most of the game.

Before the match though, defending champs Aussies were the favorites; Aussies topped the group-games table too in the 2025 edition.

Indian women were a distant number 4 on the group table; in the semi-final though the 'women in blue' showcased what steely grit can do!

Bhaarat Bol News wishes Team India (Women) the very best for their, very possible, first title.

Fake Influencers

By - Aanya

Ever visited an Instagram profile with 100,000+ followers, but views on reels clocking at 12,000 or 15,000 per reel or even less!

Did you wonder, with so many followers why only 10% views and even fewer likes?

The answer is these are 'fake influencers' propped by marketing-agencies; marketed as influencers, by the time a product or a brand realizes that is not the way to go, these agencies move to another brand.

The trend is not only in India, but across the world.

China, is probably the first country to bring in some regulation on the 'thriving' influencer-business.

Now only those, with a professional body of work or educational qualifications will be allowed to speak on the specific subject matter.

India might follow it soon; but with internet an open ground, can such regulations really be effective?

Deepak Guptara - Guiding Light of The Indian Sugar Industry

By - Monu Kumar

The Indian sugar industry is the backbone of the Indian economy; while there might be arguments over this statement - there is an absolute consensus when the who's who of the UP Sugar Industry or for that matter South-Asian sugar industry aver that the sugar industry has taken an unprecedented positive upturn with the efforts of UP Sugar Mills Association (UPSMA) heralded by the unrelenting efforts and work of, Secretary General, Deepak Guptara.

A much revered name in the sugar industry, Guptara started his career with Dhampur Sugar where he was instrumental in introducing the concept of packaged sugar and packaged jaggery. From Dhampur Sugar he moved on to UPSMA and since then he has steered the various sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh to new heights of success.

Feted with ‘Excellence Award 2023’ for contribution to sugar sector, Deepak Guptara is one of India’s most respected sugar sector leaders, recognized for his contribution towards development and modernisation of the sugar industry, and the various allied sectors.

A post graduate in management from IIM, Guptara has put his learnings to effective use at UPSMA, which is the industry interface of India’s largest sugarcane, sugar and ethanol producing state, that is Uttar Pradesh.

Working tirelessly on the CM of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath's vision of turning the state into Uttam Pradesh he strikes a perfect balance between the sugar industry and the farmers with regular interactive sessions and engaging workshops.

In his quest for excellence and boosting the business - he started organizing international conferences with much success. Very soon leaders of other industries followed the model devised by Guptara; thus working towards Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

A life member of the alumni association of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, Guptara has been lauded with many awards during his three-decade illustrious career.

A visionary in the industry, he is often invited for expert-lectures at various universities and colleges to illuminate the future generation of India with innovative ideas.

Guptara attributes his success to his parents, whom he says "instilled the core values from the ancient Indian texts like Ramayan and Bhagvad Geeta to guide me through the thick and thin of life".

#TKMUTalks 1st Episode, Curated By Talennt Ka Maha Utsav, clocks in 25K Views In A Single Day

By - Monu Kumar

Talennt Ka Maha Utsav the most easily accessible talent platform and talent show launched #TKMUTalks at the 22.5 Edition of #BNHAF Awards and Festival as #TKMU Season 1 started concluding ceremony.

The inaugural episodes of #TKMUTalks saw three young girls from Gen Z, speak on the importance of mental health and the way talent has become a potent tool, in finding a balance between ones mental health and physical health.

The first episode featured Tanvi Sharma a bright, young 'shalini from the Udayan Care NGO'. The episode got immense love and within the day of it's release clocked in 25,000 views across social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok in the USA), news-portals and other media. 

Tanvi said, she is very happy with all the views she has got, but most importantly that she might have made positive changes to few lives.

Dr. Kiran Modi, Udayan Care said that she feels #TKMUTalks will give a very potent voice to the participants to put across their views very effectively.

Deepak Sharma, Udayan Care said that he is happy that he has firmed up association with Talennt Ka Maha Utsav and #BNHAF Awards and Festival beyond his book 'Wings To Fly'.

Rekha Vohra, Rekha Vohraa Foundation said that she is happy that she has been instrumental in nurturing these young voices, into probably, voices of tomorrow.

Amit R Agrwal founder #BNHAF Awards and Festival and Talennt ka Maha Utsav said that he is very happy that #TKMU is slowly but very steadily working towards his vision of illuminating the lives of 8.02 Billion Global Population.

Bollywood Titbits

By - Aanya

No one knows anything about film-business - the famous saying is so well illustrated by the BO showing of the two Deepavali releases.

Even two days before release on October 19, 2025 - no one thought that a 25crore film Ek Deewane Kee Deewaniyat will do better, in terms of occupancy, than a 100+crore film Thamma.

This is what film business is, absolutely unpredictable.

Press Release l Ministry of Panchayati Raj

• Nationwide Screening of Public Service Awareness Film on "Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas" Begins Today

A two minute Public Service Awareness (PSA) film on the People’s Plan Campaign – Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas is scheduled to be screened across cinema theatres in the country from today ie. 24th October till 6th November, 2025. In line with the Prime Minister’s vision of janbhagidari and saturation of government  schemes, this campaign aims to promote public awareness and people’s participation in the preparation of Panchayat Development Plans for the Financial Year 2026–27. It  reinforces the message that every citizen has a vital role in shaping the agenda of development at the grassroots level. This short film will be screened  nationwide in cinema halls, as per the Guidelines for Exhibition of Public Service Awareness Films, except in states where the Model Code of Conduct is currently in force. The short film will be played before the start of the movie and during the last five minutes of the interval period.

The People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025–26 was rolled out on 2nd October 2025 across all States and Union Territories in the country. It enables panchayats to prepare evidence-based and inclusive Panchayat Development Plans that reflect local priorities while aligning with national goals, through special Gram Sabha meetings. Since its inception in 2018, the People’s Plan Campaign – Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas has evolved into a flagship initiative that has played a pivotal role in deepening grassroots democracy, institutionalizing participatory planning and strengthening the foundations of self-governance across rural India. According to the eGramSwaraj Portal, over 18.13 lakh Panchayat Development Plans comprising of Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs), Block Panchayat Development Plans (BPDPs) and District Panchayat Development Plans (DPDPs), have been uploaded since 2019–20, including 2.52 lakh Plans for the ongoing exercise of 2025–26.

Through this nationwide cinema screening of the public service awareness film on People’s Plan Campaign, the Ministry seeks to deepen citizen engagement with PRIs and inspire them to actively participate in local governance and rural development. To Watch the Short Film click below :

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1udnbqnCI6C9nc03QuRfLfsaaBdR0S4Lt/view?usp=sharing

Press Release l Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

• National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹1.36 Crore to empower Grassroots Level Conservation of Biodiversity in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh

In a strong demonstration of its commitment to fair and equitable sharing of benefits and conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹1.36 crore, channelling the benefits of commercial use to local communities in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

This significant financial injection will be delivered through State Biodiversity Boards of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to three Biodiversity Management Committees viz., Sakharwadi village, Phaltan Taluk, Satara District, Maharashtra, Kunjirwadi village, Haveli Taluk, Pune and Kasganj area, Etah District, Uttar Pradesh. Each BMCs in those areas will receive an amount of Rs.45.50 lakhs. This action underscores the Government's unwavering commitment to the principles of equity, sustainability, and conservation.

The released amount represents a tangible Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) payment after a commercial entity accessed microorganisms from soil and industrial effluent samples for producing Fructo-oligosaccharides products. These funds are slated for activities outlined under Section 44 of the Biological Diversity Act 2002 and relevant State Biodiversity Rules.

This financial strategy highlights the NBA’s proactive role in recognizing and rewarding local communities who stand as the essential custodians of India's rich biological heritage. By pushing accrued benefits back to the local level, the NBA strengthens India’s model for an inclusive governance framework where conservation and community prosperity advance together. It also fulfils the National Biodiversity Target – 13 of India’s updated NBSAP 2024-2030, which aligns with Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at the CoP-15 of UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Not Just A Review l Thamma

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The horror-comedy universe that Maddock Films has made is showing the chinks - the cult that was started by Stree, showed chinks with Bhediya, Stree 2 reined in the damage - but Thamma, in spite of a great teaser, falls flat mainly because of the writing.

Alok (Ayushmann Khurrana) is an 'aspiring' journalist; he goes to the jungles to create that 'trending hit' reel. A bear attacks him, his life is saved by Tadaka (Rashmika Mandana). Soon Alok realises that Tadaka is a betaal (demon). However, Tadaka tells Alok that she has fallen in love with him, which Alok reciprocates in spite of knowing her identity. Unfortunately, Alok meets with an accident one day and dies. To bring him to life again, Tadaka bites him, thus converting Alok into a betaal.

The biggest undoing of the film is that there is hardly comedy, it is more of a thriller that is too lame to be called a thriller in essence.

It is a screenplay of convenience and it seems that the makers have taken the audience for a ride in the name of horror-comedy universe.

Ayushmann Khurana is fine, not great. Rashmika Mandana gives a restrained performance, Unfortunately, Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqi are wasted - Nawaz also has to re-invent himself as his act in films after films are getting repetitive. The pick of the lot from the actors is Abhishek Banerjee, he is there only for one scene - but that is the only scene in the film that holds attention.

Aditya Sarpotdar's direction is very weak, with hardly any elevation moments in the film. 

On the whole Thamma fails to give a Stree kind of high, but leaves you dry with a Bhediya kind of feel. After the holiday season, the film is bound to fall flat.

JITIKD - Brand By Jitika Devi Makes A Defining Statement

By - Aanya

Bhaarat Bol News founder, Amit kumaR Agarwal
with multi-award winning international model, Jitika Devi

Jitika Devi (Chetry) is an iconic Indian model, she launched the cult brand JitikD. The brand brought laurels to both, the established and the new talent, in various creative fields from India, particularly, the north-east and the Gorkhali at a glittering event on October 18, 2025.

Jitika Devi said that she wanted to give a perfect Deepavali gift to various talent; so that just like the traditional Deepavali lamps, they glitter and illuminate the world of arts and culture. "To this effect I launched this Cultural Festival and Face of Runway, which is celebrating it's 2nd Edition", gushed Jitika.

Organized at Delhi's Lajpat Bhawan Auditorium by JitikD Brand. The owner of JitikD Brand and the Director Organizer of the event, Jitika Devi, handled the responsibility of the show very well. It was a cultural and runway event. Many of the who's who of the Delhi-party and glamour circuit were invited to the show and were felicitated for their contribution.

Jitika spoke exclusively to Bhaarat Bol News and said, that there will be many more such shows on the anvil as JitikD brand aims to bring diverse cultures to the masses through films, entertainment, fashion, media and reels.

Speaking about her work as an actress and a model, Jitika says, very soon, she will be making her international debut as well. "I am in talks with a few reputed production-houses; and hopefully soon will be making a solid impression in the international arena - may be Cannes Film Festival", Jitika flashes her billion-dollar smile.  

About Jitika Devi

Jitika hails from a small village in Assam. A self-made, young woman of substance - she started her modeling career in 2015 and has done over 40+ runway shows till date. She has also walked the ramp, where she matched step for step with Bollywood celebrities.

In 2022, Jitika launched a clothing brand called Jitikd. From 2025 onwards, she plans to organize (CFFR) Cultural Festival & Face of Runway every year. She says this second edition (Dashain Tihar) is special event, as we are promoting our rich culture and heritage. More so since it is especially a perfect platform for the aspiring fresh and young talent.

Deepawali celebrated with great fervor and jest across the world

By - Aanya

Indians in India and across the world are celebrating the auspicious and joyous festival of Deepawali on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Deepawali is an ancient Indian historical festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

God Ram killed the demon king Ravan, to bring world peace.

Gifts are exchanged and businesses do special pooja to bring in the goodwill and good luck for the world-peace.