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Another first for ‘Happy New Year’- music launch streamed live
MUMBAI: After launching the first teaser of the film on WhatsApp, the king of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan known for his innovative marketing techniques, launched the music album of his latest movie Happy New Year online in order to benefit millions of his fans all over the globe.
The worldwide music launch event was streamed live on YouTube and on the official website of Happy New Year. The movie which has already released two of its songs, ‘Manwa Lage’ and ‘Indiawaale’ amassed huge appreciation.
Along with the entire cast of the movie, the director, Farah Khan, music directors Vishal-Shekhar and singers including Neeti Mohan, Sukhwinder Singh, Kanika Kapoor were also present for the event.
Hosted by Rithwik Dhanjani and Kunwar Amarjeet , the Bollywood extravaganza showcased a number of mind blowing performances by the singers and cast of the movie. It began with singer Neeti Mohan’s performance on the already super hit song from the film ‘Manwa Laage’. The ‘Chhaiya Chhaiya’ fame singer Sukhwinder Singh also performed on the song ‘Satakli’ from the movie.
After Sukhwinder, rapper Dr. Zeus and ‘Baby Doll’ singer Kanika Kapoor gave a sneak peek into the song ‘Lovely’ picturised on Deepika Padukone in the film followed by the biggest and the most awaited performance of the evening where the whole cast shook their leg on ‘Indiawaale’.
With the entire star cast, the director and the team behind the music present on stage, the album was officially launched by chanting the magical words- ‘Abraa ka Daabra.’
Touted as one of the biggest hits of 2014, Happy New Year is all set to hit the silver screens this Diwali.
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Shekhar Suman opens acting academy in Mumbai
The veteran actor-presenter launches SSFA, promising immersive, mentorship-led training for aspiring actors and storytellers
Mumbai: Forty years in front of the camera, and Shekhar Suman still isn’t done. The actor, host, writer and director, one of Indian entertainment’s most restless polymaths, is now training his sights on the next generation, launching the Shekhar Suman Film Academy (SSFA) in Mumbai on 22nd April 2026. Registrations for the inaugural batch are already open.
SSFA pitches itself squarely against formula-driven acting schools, leading with an intensive three-month programme that Suman says he personally designed and will largely conduct himself. The curriculum blends voice and speech work, emotional access, body awareness and camera technique with the Linklater Voice Method, film language and on-set discipline, and rounds off with a student film, giving trainees their first taste of a real set.
Masterclasses with actors, casting directors and filmmakers sit alongside the core course. The academy is conceived as a platform that will eventually sprawl into screenwriting, direction, cinematography, music production and post-production: a full creative ecosystem rather than a single acting school.
“For me, this academy is not just an institution. It is a very personal way of giving back to the craft that has given me everything,” said Suman. “Over the years, acting has taught me discipline, imagination, resilience, and the importance of truth in performance. Through this academy, I hope to create something that goes beyond training and becomes a true creative journey for every student who walks in.”
Behind the scenes, the academy is backed by GBM Studios. Dharmesh Sangani, founder and visionary, is the driving force, bringing what the academy describes as “a focused approach to creating meaningful opportunities within the industry.” Adhyayan Suman, founder and director and Shekhar’s son, adds a performer’s perspective honed across acting, music and direction. Ekant Babani, partner and chief operating officer, handles strategy and operations.
Entry is deliberately low-barrier. No prior training is needed: applicants sit a basic self-audition test, shifting the focus firmly to potential rather than polish. The academy says it aims to stay accessible while delivering a premium, hands-on experience.
In a country where acting schools multiply almost as fast as OTT platforms, Suman’s personal stamp and his willingness to stand in the room and teach may be the sharpest edge SSFA has. For those ready to test that promise, the curtain is already up. Apply at shekharsumanfilmacademy.com
