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This is an archive article published on April 16, 2013
A walk to remember
Punes heritage came into focus on Sunday as actor Amol Palekar hosted a celebrity heritage walk through the city centre from Shaniwarwada to Vishrambaugwada.
Written by EXPRESS FEATURES SERVICE
April 16, 2013 02:36 AM IST
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Punes heritage came into focus on Sunday as actor Amol Palekar hosted a celebrity heritage walk through the city centre from Shaniwarwada to Vishrambaugwada. The walk was part of a series of events organised by Janwani,a social initiative by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce,Industries and Agriculture to mark World Heritage Week,from April 14 to 21. Making an early start at 7am,Palekar also visited Nanawada,Peshwe Ganpati temple,Bhausaheb Rangariwada,Tulsibaug Ram Mandir and other such iconic buildings. Accompanied by his team from Marathi comedy film Houn Jau Dya,Palekar said,The identity of the cultural capital of Maharashtra depends on these historical monuments,so such heritage must be conserved.
Game on
Following the success of the cartoon strip-turned-movie Chintoo last summer,city-based Indian Magic Eye Motion Pictures is gearing up to release the sequel Chintoo 2 Khajinyachi Chittarkatha on April 19. To add excitement to the cinematic experience,the producers have also launched two online games themed around the film. There are two games Block N Blast and Medallion Magic; both have been designed keeping children of eight years and above in mind. Both the games would offer the feel of adventure and thrill that is being showcased in the film, said Chintamani Vartak,director at Indian Magic Eye. The games are available on Facebook and the producers have also launched a website chintoo2.com,where the games are available.
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