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{{Infobox musical artist | {{Infobox musical artist | ||
| image = Anushka | | image = Anushka Manchanda at Esha Deol's wedding reception 11.jpg | ||
| name = Anushka Manchanda | | name = Anushka Manchanda | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|2|11|df=yes}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|2|11|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Delhi]], [[India]] | | birth_place = [[Delhi]], [[India]] | ||
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| label = [[Universal Records|Universal]], [[Sony Music]], [https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ranveer-singh-launches-record-label-incink-1553855068785.html IncInk], [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], [[Eros|EROS]], [[Tips Music|Tips]], [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa|SaReGaMa]], [[Venus Records|Venus]] | | label = [[Universal Records|Universal]], [[Sony Music]], [https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ranveer-singh-launches-record-label-incink-1553855068785.html IncInk], [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], [[Eros|EROS]], [[Tips Music|Tips]], [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa|SaReGaMa]], [[Venus Records|Venus]] | ||
| associated_acts = [[Viva (band)|Viva!]] | | associated_acts = [[Viva (band)|Viva!]] | ||
| alias = | | alias = Kiss Nuka | ||
| website = {{URL| | | website = {{URL|anushkamanchanda.com}} {{URL|kissnuka.com}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Anushka Manchanda''' (born 11 February 1984) is | '''Anushka Manchanda''' aka Kiss Nuka (born 11 February 1984) is a singer, music producer, composer, creative entrepreneur, actor, activist, and former [[VJ (media personality)|VJ]] of Indian origin. She came to prominence as a member of the [[Indipop]] girl group [[Viva (band)|Viva!]]. Manchanda and the winner of [[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi|Khatron ke khiladi 2]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://auditiondetails.com/list-of-khatron-ke-khiladi-winners-all-seasons/|title=List of Khatron Ke Khiladi 2019 Winners (All Seasons - 1 to 9)|date=2019-02-27|website=Audition Details|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-26}}</ref> and one of the lead actors of the international award winning film [[Angry Indian Goddesses]]. She announced she has adopted the artistic name [http://thevibe.asia/nuka-awakens-anushka-manchandas-story-of-reinvention-2/ '''Kiss Nuka –''' which stands for Natures Universal Kinectic Attention , with a new vision for a better world] She is the music head of [https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-ranveer-singh-launches-independent-record-label-incink-turns-global-entrepreneur-2734251 Ranveer Singh and Navzar Eranee’s music label IncInk Records along with her younger brother Shikhar Yuvraj Manchanda aka Rākhis]. | ||
== Early | == Early life == | ||
Anushka was born in New Delhi on her father’s birthday. She went to [https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/i-m-attracted-to-big-bass-boys-on-bikes-and-being-in-the-mountains-says-singer-anushka-manchanda/story-Zs1dqxGy9OmrhwkOxr5xVI.html Amity International School in Noida.] | Anushka was born in New Delhi on her father’s birthday. She went to [https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/i-m-attracted-to-big-bass-boys-on-bikes-and-being-in-the-mountains-says-singer-anushka-manchanda/story-Zs1dqxGy9OmrhwkOxr5xVI.html Amity International School in Noida.] | ||
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Anushka is one of the lead actors in the film Angry Indian Goddesses, a film by award winning director Pan Nalin ([[Pan Nalin|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Nalin]]) (Samsara). The film debuted at the Toronto Film Festival ([[Toronto International Film Festival|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_International_Film_Festival]]) where it won the runner up for the Audience Choice Award. The film was dubbed in 79 languages and went on to win at international film festivals like [[Rome Film Festival]] and [[Hof International Film Festival|Hof Film Festival]]. | Anushka is one of the lead actors in the film Angry Indian Goddesses, a film by award winning director Pan Nalin ([[Pan Nalin|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Nalin]]) (Samsara). The film debuted at the Toronto Film Festival ([[Toronto International Film Festival|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_International_Film_Festival]]) where it won the runner up for the Audience Choice Award. The film was dubbed in 79 languages and went on to win at international film festivals like [[Rome Film Festival]] and [[Hof International Film Festival|Hof Film Festival]]. | ||
She has appeared in several music videos like like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm0Zp4UtQ8g Queen of My Castle] for the brand Nexa, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUjaxGfDTs4 The Little Things You Do with Mikey Mc Cleary]. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGOE2ZIVF4o Lay You Down] for producer Nanok, and "What would you do?" an advertisement for [[Grey's Anatomy]] reruns on [[Star World]]. She has a successful career in Bollywood. Her song " | She has appeared in several music videos like like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm0Zp4UtQ8g Queen of My Castle] for the brand Nexa, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUjaxGfDTs4 The Little Things You Do with Mikey Mc Cleary]. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGOE2ZIVF4o Lay You Down] for producer Nanok, and "What would you do?" an advertisement for [[Grey's Anatomy]] reruns on [[Star World]]. She has a successful career in Bollywood. Her song "Dum Maro Dum" in the film "[[Dum Maaro Dum (film)|Dum Maro Dum]]" gained immense popularity. She has also sung “Ek Main Hun Aur Ek Tu” from the film [[Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu]], "Apna Har Din Aise Jiyo" in "[[Golmaal 3]]". In 2013, she sang the remix version of 1991 hit song (originally sung by Kavita Krisnamurthy in the film Chalbaaz) "Na jaane kahan se aya hai" featuring Neeraj Shridhar. The song was so popular that it topped the Indian topchart for more than two months. The song is picturised on [[Chitrangada Singh]] and [[Prachi Desai]] and was used in the film "[[I, Me Aur Main]]" She recently was seen as a guest on the show [[SonofAbish|Son of Abish]].<ref>{{cite news|date=August 13, 2018|title=Anushka Manchanda's new song is proof she is a global star|work=Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/anushka-manchandas-new-song-is-proof-she-is-a-global-star/articleshow/65198320.cms}}</ref> Her music video as [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir20CMGrS8A Kiss Nuka - Don’t Be Afraid] won the award for Best Concept and Best Director at the 17th [[Independent Music Awards (IMAs)|Independent Music Awards]] in New York. She recently launched I am Seeking, a brand that focuses on spiritual healing via music and art. Anushka has turned director with her latest releases as [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBHj738srYw Kiss Nuka - Ayo Burn] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU2xHAqLbcE Kashmir] () and the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq4biCTPZOo&list=PLHbr1ojDyOUwcmI_Oh5xYrISQUY4iun8s Mahamrityunjay album]. | ||
Kiss Nuka is also the first independent music artist to release her track “Kashmir” in Dolby Atmos. | |||
'''Viva (2002-2004)''' | '''Viva (2002-2004)''' | ||
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When Anushka was a part of the show Coke [V] Pop stars, she was trained under the likes of [[Manish Malhotra]], [[Bosco–Caesar|Bosco-Caesar]], [[Shiamak Davar|Shaimak Davar]], and Noyonika Chaterjee.The band took the country by storm and became one of the highest trp reality shows on television. As Viva she worked with [[Javed Akhtar]], [[Salim–Sulaiman|Salim-Sulaiman]], [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy|Shankar Ehsan Loy]], [[Sandeep Chowta]], [[Raju Singh]], [[Shantanu Moitra]], Ashu Dhruv. | When Anushka was a part of the show Coke [V] Pop stars, she was trained under the likes of [[Manish Malhotra]], [[Bosco–Caesar|Bosco-Caesar]], [[Shiamak Davar|Shaimak Davar]], and Noyonika Chaterjee.The band took the country by storm and became one of the highest trp reality shows on television. As Viva she worked with [[Javed Akhtar]], [[Salim–Sulaiman|Salim-Sulaiman]], [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy|Shankar Ehsan Loy]], [[Sandeep Chowta]], [[Raju Singh]], [[Shantanu Moitra]], Ashu Dhruv. | ||
Their 1st album that was sold, went platinum. 60,000 people were there for their first ever concert. They also got an opportunity to sing for [[A. R. Rahman|AR Rehman]]. | Their 1st album that was sold, went platinum. 60,000 people were there for their first ever concert. They also got an opportunity to sing for [[A. R. Rahman|AR Rehman]]. | ||
For the second album of Viva. Viva Reloaded, Anushka composed a track on the piano. The song was ‘Yeh Pyar Nahi Toh Kya Hain’ to which the lyrics were written by [[Neha Bhasin]] and Anushka Manchanda. | For the second album of Viva. Viva Reloaded, Anushka composed a track on the piano. The song was ‘Yeh Pyar Nahi Toh Kya Hain’ to which the lyrics were written by [[Neha Bhasin]] and Anushka Manchanda. | ||
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After Viva split, Anushka started working as a VJ on Channel V. She was a host for a Travel show called '''V on The Run''' with [[Purab Kohli]] and [[Sarah-Jane Dias|Sarah Jane Dias]] where they travelled around India. She hosted shows like Launchpad, Hotline, and Jukebox. | After Viva split, Anushka started working as a VJ on Channel V. She was a host for a Travel show called '''V on The Run''' with [[Purab Kohli]] and [[Sarah-Jane Dias|Sarah Jane Dias]] where they travelled around India. She hosted shows like Launchpad, Hotline, and Jukebox. | ||
She left channel V in 2006 after the release of her song Golmaal in the film [[Golmaal: Fun Unlimited|Golmaal]]. | She left channel V in 2006 after the release of her song Golmaal in the film [[Golmaal: Fun Unlimited|Golmaal]]. | ||
'''Playback: 2006-2019''' | '''Playback: 2006-2019''' | ||
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|[[Golmaal 3]] | |[[Golmaal 3]] | ||
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'''Voice overs and Jingeles: | '''Voice overs and Jingeles: 2006–Present''' | ||
Anushka started being hired as a Voice Over artist. She learned on the job as she became the voice behind brands like Vodafone, Levi’s, Dove, Benetton, Nivea, Vaseline, Manforce, Godrej, Sony, Titan, Lakme, and Blackberry. | Anushka started being hired as a Voice Over artist. She learned on the job as she became the voice behind brands like Vodafone, Levi’s, Dove, Benetton, Nivea, Vaseline, Manforce, Godrej, Sony, Titan, Lakme, and Blackberry. | ||
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'''Acting Work: 2015''' | '''Acting Work: 2015''' | ||
Anushka acted in a film called [[Angry Indian Goddesses]]. Directed by Pan Nalin (Director of [[Samsara (2001 film)|Samsara]]) with the cast of [[Sandhya Mridul]], [[Sarah-Jane Dias|Sarah Jane Dias]], [[Rajshri Deshpande]], [[Tannishtha Chatterjee]]. | Anushka acted in a film called [[Angry Indian Goddesses]]. Directed by [[Pan Nalin]] (Director of [[Samsara (2001 film)|Samsara]]) with the cast of [[Sandhya Mridul]], [[Sarah-Jane Dias|Sarah Jane Dias]], [[Rajshri Deshpande]], [[Tannishtha Chatterjee]]. | ||
Angry Indian Goddesses, touted as India’s first female buddy film, is an 2015 drama feature film showcased in more than a Dozen film festivals across the world, it won the Prestigious People’s Choice Award (The Oscar Predictor) at the Toronto International Film Festival 2015 and won audience awards in premium festivals including Rome, Zurich and many others. It was picked up for global sales by Mongrel International (Canada) and has sold theatrically to over 67 countries. | Angry Indian Goddesses, touted as India’s first female buddy film, is an 2015 drama feature film showcased in more than a Dozen film festivals across the world, it won the Prestigious People’s Choice Award (The Oscar Predictor) at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]] 2015 and won audience awards in premium festivals including Rome, Zurich and many others. It was picked up for global sales by Mongrel International (Canada) and has sold theatrically to over 67 countries. | ||
List of film festivals: | List of film festivals: | ||
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During the release of the film in 2016, Anushka toured 18 German cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Koln with the rest of the cast. The actors also went to Switzerland, Spain, Zurich, Madrid, and Lisbon. It was globally distributed by Mongrel International in more than 66 countries. | During the release of the film in 2016, Anushka toured 18 German cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Koln with the rest of the cast. The actors also went to Switzerland, Spain, Zurich, Madrid, and Lisbon. It was globally distributed by Mongrel International in more than 66 countries. | ||
Angry Indian Godesses was one of the first Indian films | Angry Indian Godesses was one of the first Indian films licensed by Netflix International and distributed digitally. The film premiered in India at the [[Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image|MAMI film festival]] and received critical acclaim for being a brutally honest portrayal of women in India. Produced by [[Jungle Book Entertainment]] in India and co-produced by [https://www.onetwofilms.com/project/angry-indian-goddesses/ One Two Films] in Germany, the film also features a song called Zindagi written, composed, and performed by Anushka. | ||
Media Coverage of the film: | Media Coverage of the film: | ||
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Anushka is currently signed on to Das Imperium Talent Agency in Berlin. | Anushka is currently signed on to Das Imperium Talent Agency in Berlin. | ||
'''LIVE PERFORMANCE : | '''LIVE PERFORMANCE : 2006–present''' | ||
Stage is a huge aspect of Anushka’s life as a musician and she spends season time touring the country and different parts of the world. She is known for her high energy performances, often jumping off stage, climbing onto and over barricades to interact with her audience, giving traditional Bollywood performances a heavy dose of rock and roll. She has won the Events FAQ award for best performer and has performed all over the world for colleges like: | Stage is a huge aspect of Anushka’s life as a musician and she spends season time touring the country and different parts of the world. She is known for her high energy performances, often jumping off stage, climbing onto and over barricades to interact with her audience, giving traditional Bollywood performances a heavy dose of rock and roll. She has won the Events FAQ award for best performer and has performed all over the world for colleges like: | ||
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She uses the hashtag #discogoeslive on social media to mark her live performances. Anushka has also performed with [https://highonscore.com/gig-review-the-bartender-blue-frog-mumbai-feb-19-2012/ The Bartender], an act created by Mikey McCleary. | She uses the hashtag #discogoeslive on social media to mark her live performances. Anushka has also performed with [https://highonscore.com/gig-review-the-bartender-blue-frog-mumbai-feb-19-2012/ The Bartender], an act created by Mikey McCleary. | ||
'''Music Production: 2015–Present''' | |||
With a successful career in films, she wanted to build a career as an independent artist. (She came together as an electro pop group in 2012 with Indie band Pentagram drummer and Filmmaker Shiraz Bhattacharya, Producer and Hypnotribe member Abhijit Nalani, Johan Pies, Guitarist, Pozy Dhar band called [http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/just-talk/anushka-manchanda-a-voice-young-generation Shkabang]. The band released a track and music video called Crazy and toured. The band disbanded 2 years later.) | |||
With a successful career in films, she wanted to build a career as an independent artist. (She came together as an electro pop group in 2012 with Indie band Pentagram drummer and Filmmaker Shiraz Bhattacharya, Producer and Hypnotribe member Abhijit Nalani, Johan Pies, Guitarist, Pozy Dhar band called [http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/just-talk/anushka-manchanda-a-voice-young-generation Shkabang]. The band released a track and music video called Crazy and toured. The band disbanded 2 years later.) | |||
Keen on expanding her skillset and taking her love for sound a step further, Anushka went to New York in the summer of 2015 for 3 months to study music production from the electronic music school Dubspot. There she learned to use the production software Logic Pro, along with her brother Shikhar Yuvraj Manchanda aka Rākhis who did a mix and master course there. | Keen on expanding her skillset and taking her love for sound a step further, Anushka went to New York in the summer of 2015 for 3 months to study music production from the electronic music school Dubspot. There she learned to use the production software Logic Pro, along with her brother Shikhar Yuvraj Manchanda aka Rākhis who did a mix and master course there. | ||
In 2016 , Shikhar and Anushka produced the music for Jack and Jones which featured Ranveer Singh as a rapper. They followed it up in 2017 with a second music video for the same brand with Ranveer. In the following years they produced music for brands like like [[Reebok]], [[JBL]], Jack & Jones, [[National Basketball Association|NBA]], Chandon and Swiss Tourism at their studios The Beast India Company. | In 2016 , Shikhar and Anushka produced the music for Jack and Jones which featured Ranveer Singh as a rapper. They followed it up in 2017 with a second music video for the same brand with Ranveer. In the following years they produced music for brands like like [[Reebok]], [[JBL]], Jack & Jones, [[National Basketball Association|NBA]], Chandon and Swiss Tourism at their studios The Beast India Company. | ||
In 2019, Anushka and Shikhar worked on NBA's show Hoop Nation. They did the sound design for the documentary series and produced the music videos for all 4 episodes as well as the Trailer. In 2019 Anushka and Shikhar came on board as the music heads for Ranveer Singh and Navzar Eranee’s music label IncInk Records, where they produced music for the artists, and shaped the sonic identity of the label. | In 2019, Anushka and Shikhar worked on NBA's show Hoop Nation. They did the sound design for the documentary series and produced the music videos for all 4 episodes as well as the Trailer. In 2019 Anushka and Shikhar came on board as the music heads for Ranveer Singh and Navzar Eranee’s music label IncInk Records, where they produced music for the artists, and shaped the sonic identity of the label. | ||
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Most recently, they produced track for a Netflix film directed by [[Vikramaditya Motwane]] [[AK vs AK]] with a veteran actor Anil Kapoor as a rap artist for the first time which has 130,512 views. | Most recently, they produced track for a Netflix film directed by [[Vikramaditya Motwane]] [[AK vs AK]] with a veteran actor Anil Kapoor as a rap artist for the first time which has 130,512 views. | ||
'''Kiss Nuka: 2018–Present''' | |||
In 2018, Anushka launched Kiss Nuka, her alter ego, with the electro pop song, Don't be Afraid, a music video conceptualized by her and Navzar Eranee. The music video was in top 10 music videos of 2018 by [https://rollingstoneindia.com/10-best-indian-music-videos-2018/ Rolling Stones] and [https://homegrown.co.in/article/803337/the-11-best-independent-music-videos-of-2018 Homegrown]. | |||
The Music video also won at [https://independentmusicawards.com/blog/2019/06/26/the-17th-independent-music-awards-winners-announced/ 17th Independent Music Awards in New York for best concept and best direction]. The music was produced, edited and performed by Anushka as Kiss Nuka. With the formation of IncInk , Kiss Nuka also produced music for rap artists Kaam Bhaari and Spitfire. Mohabbat , produced by Kiss Nuka and Rākhis (Shikhar Yuvraj Manchanda) ,was nominated for Europe Music Awards. Kiss Nuka also produced tracks like Mehfil E Hiphop and Black, and the Mohabbat bhand mix for which she also edited and created a music video. | |||
In | In Jan 2020, she released her 2nd official music video as Kiss Nuka on IncInk Records featuring rapper Kaam Bhaari, a scathing socio-political music piece on the current state of affairs. The song got a lot of critical acclaim. This was the first music video that Kiss Nuka directed as well as edited , besides producing and performing the song. The song was selected in the Silver Screenings category at the [https://www.berlinmva.com/2021-silver/ Berlin Video Music Awards]. | ||
In November 2020, Kiss Nuka released Kashmir featuring Khalid Ahmed from Parvaaz and award winning Rabab player Sufiyan Malik. A piece dedicated to the beauty of Kashmir and it's conservation, the video was directed, edited and produced by Kiss Nuka and was 5 years in the making. | |||
[https://www.adgully.com/anushka-manchanda-releases-her-new-track-kashmir-in-dolby-atmos-98497.html Kiss Nuka is the first independent artist to work with Dolby to produce Kashmir in Dolby Atmos.] | |||
In | In December 2020, international music ticketing platform and artist discovery [[DICE (ticketing company)|Dice FM]] launched in India with Kiss Nuka as the only female artist to perform. | ||
Kiss Nuka created, directed, produced and edited a virtual performance piece called Shed My Skin, for which she received rave reviews. | |||
In | In March 2021, Kiss Nuka was amongst the first few artists who adopted the digital world with her conceptualized live performance multi-media starring various artists, [https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/18604/exclusive-nuka-aka-anushka-manchanda-on-her-upcoming-concert-shed-my-skin-viva-and-more at the launch of Dice.Fm] in India. | ||
Kiss Nuka launched her brand I am Seeking, through which she released the [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/anushka-manchandas-new-album-is-all-about-mantras-frequencies-and-mindfulness/articleshow/81393210.cms Mahamrityunjay Mantra album]. | |||
Nuka launched her brand I am Seeking, through which she released the [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/anushka-manchandas-new-album-is-all-about-mantras-frequencies-and-mindfulness/articleshow/81393210.cms Mahamrityunjay Mantra album]. | |||
'''I am Seeking - 2021''' | '''I am Seeking - 2021''' | ||
In 2021, Nuka launched [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/anushka-manchandas-new-album-is-all-about-mantras-frequencies-and-mindfulness/articleshow/81393210.cms I Am Seeking], a brand based on spiritual healing. Anushka's mother Tarmindar Manchanda (Terry Manchanda) who is a well known authority on crystals and their uses in Spiritual healing, has been a practicing spiritual healer, reiki, quantum healing (check with my mom) for 30 years. I am Seeking is a brand under which Nuka will be releasing music, products and experiences related spiritual healing. | In 2021, Kiss Nuka launched [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/anushka-manchandas-new-album-is-all-about-mantras-frequencies-and-mindfulness/articleshow/81393210.cms I Am Seeking], a brand based on spiritual healing. Anushka's mother Tarmindar Manchanda (Terry Manchanda) who is a well known authority on crystals and their uses in Spiritual healing, has been a practicing spiritual healer, reiki, quantum healing (check with my mom) for 30 years. I am Seeking is a brand under which Kiss Nuka will be releasing music, products and experiences related spiritual healing. | ||
On the occasion of Mahashivratri , Nuka released an album called [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/anushka-manchandas-new-album-is-all-about-mantras-frequencies-and-mindfulness/articleshow/81393210.cms Mahamrityunjay Mantra as a part of I am Seeking.] | On the occasion of Mahashivratri , Kiss Nuka released an album called [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/anushka-manchandas-new-album-is-all-about-mantras-frequencies-and-mindfulness/articleshow/81393210.cms Mahamrityunjay Mantra as a part of I am Seeking.] | ||
The album has been produced and performed by Nuka and consists of the Mahamrityunjay mantra, a 45 minute version with 108 repetitions of the mantra, and multilingual , sound-designed audiobooks (Hindi / English) explaining the origins Mahamrityunjay Mantra and its effects on us. Nuka also produced, directed, edited as well as graded the videos for the album. | The album has been produced and performed by Kiss Nuka and consists of the Mahamrityunjay mantra, a 45 minute version with 108 repetitions of the mantra, and multilingual , sound-designed audiobooks (Hindi / English) explaining the origins Mahamrityunjay Mantra and its effects on us. Kiss Nuka also produced, directed, edited as well as graded the videos for the album. | ||
Nuka launched her first product under I am Seeking..a 108 bead rosary made out of crystals meant for healing. | Kiss Nuka launched her first product under I am Seeking..a 108 bead rosary made out of crystals meant for healing. | ||
'''Editing – | '''Editing – 2016–Present''' | ||
Anushka's first editing job was on a music video directed by Navzar Eranee for music producer Nanok. The music video had a huge cultural impact. | Anushka's first editing job was on a music video directed by Navzar Eranee for music producer Nanok. The music video had a huge cultural impact. | ||
Anushka is a self taught editor, and has edited music videos like Don’t Hold Back for Jack and Jones, advertisements for Zivame and Thumbs Up , and music videos for IncInk Records like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hQ-l6qQEU0 Zeher], Paathshala, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_04YVtcR3rA Mohabbat,/ bhand mix (Bhand mix also Directed)] and Sangeet. As Nuka, Anushka edits all her own videos including [https://rollingstoneindia.com/exclusive-premiere-nuka-kaam-bhaari-ayo-burn/ Ayo Burn], Kashmir, Mahamrityunjay and Don’t Be Afraid. | Anushka is a self taught editor, and has edited music videos like Don’t Hold Back for Jack and Jones, advertisements for Zivame and Thumbs Up , and music videos for IncInk Records like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hQ-l6qQEU0 Zeher], Paathshala, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_04YVtcR3rA Mohabbat,/ bhand mix (Bhand mix also Directed)] and Sangeet. As Kiss Nuka, Anushka edits all her own videos including [https://rollingstoneindia.com/exclusive-premiere-nuka-kaam-bhaari-ayo-burn/ Ayo Burn], Kashmir, Mahamrityunjay and Don’t Be Afraid. | ||
'''IncInk Records - | '''IncInk Records - 2019–Present''' | ||
The first time Shikhar, Anushka and Ranveer and Navzar worked together was on the Jack and Jones music video Don’t Be Afraid. The video featured Ranveer Singh rapping, was directed by Navzar, edited by Anushka, and Shikhar and Anushka produced the music for it. a contest was announced for budding rappers. | The first time Shikhar, Anushka and Ranveer and Navzar worked together was on the Jack and Jones music video Don’t Be Afraid. The video featured Ranveer Singh rapping, was directed by Navzar, edited by Anushka, and Shikhar and Anushka produced the music for it. a contest was announced for budding rappers. | ||
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The same crew came together in 2017 to create a music video with the winning rappers from the contest. They selected 4 rappers to be a part of Don’t Hold Back 2. | The same crew came together in 2017 to create a music video with the winning rappers from the contest. They selected 4 rappers to be a part of Don’t Hold Back 2. | ||
In 2019, Navzar Eranee and Ranveer Singh officially launched the independent music label called IncInk Records where [https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20210201-can-t-label-this-1761962-2021-01-23 Nuka and Rākhis became the music heads], launching the very same 4 rappers they had found in 2017. Anushka worked on grooming , training and styling the young rappers for the press launch on | In 2019, Navzar Eranee and Ranveer Singh officially launched the independent music label called IncInk Records where [https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20210201-can-t-label-this-1761962-2021-01-23 Kiss Nuka and Rākhis became the music heads], launching the very same 4 rappers they had found in 2017. Anushka worked on grooming , training and styling the young rappers for the press launch on 29 March 2019. The label went on to produce and launch rappers Kaam Bhaari, Spitfire and Slow Cheeta. IncInk Records worked with the [http://www.businessworld.in/article/Deaf-community-lauds-Ranveer-Singh-s-efforts-to-make-Indian-Sign-Language-an-official-language/17-09-2020-321696/ deaf community to produce ISL videos] with Acciomango for the songs Vartalaap, Mehfil-e-HipHop and Shwapon, and used their platform to petition for ISL to be legally recognized as a language in India. | ||
IncInk was also picked out of India by British electronic dance and clubbing media brand and magazine MixMag to feature on their docu-series called Kings of Culture. | IncInk was also picked out of India by British electronic dance and clubbing media brand and magazine MixMag to feature on their docu-series called Kings of Culture. | ||
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'''ART & ACTIVISM : 2018 TO PRESENT''' | '''ART & ACTIVISM : 2018 TO PRESENT''' | ||
Anushka/Nuka has been an activist for animal rights, the environment and women's right, Censorship and sustainability through her photo essays like Censor This, Attention and Grow. Through her photo series Mute, she talks about poaching. Don’t Be Afraid talks about the life and death of man and his connection to nature, Ayo Burn is a scathing socio-political song, and Kashmir was created to celebrate the region's beauty and its conservation. | Anushka/Kiss Nuka has been an activist for animal rights, the environment and women's right, Censorship and sustainability through her photo essays like Censor This, Attention and Grow. Through her photo series Mute, she talks about poaching. Don’t Be Afraid talks about the life and death of man and his connection to nature, Ayo Burn is a scathing socio-political song, and Kashmir was created to celebrate the region's beauty and its conservation. | ||
She regularly participates in ground marches and promotes sustainable, cruelty free, vegan products. She is a supporter of organizations like [[School strike for climate|Fridays For Future]], Million Dollar Vegan, and Save Aarey. She was a moderator at the first Vegan India Conference in 2019. She often works with animal welfare NGO World For All based in Mumbai. | She regularly participates in ground marches and promotes sustainable, cruelty free, vegan products. She is a supporter of organizations like [[School strike for climate|Fridays For Future]], Million Dollar Vegan, and Save Aarey. She was a moderator at the first Vegan India Conference in 2019. She often works with animal welfare NGO World For All based in Mumbai. | ||
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'''PRESS: 2002 TO PRESENT''' | '''PRESS: 2002 TO PRESENT''' | ||
Over the years, Anushka has been seen on the covers of magazines like [[Rolling Stone]], [[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]], [[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]], [[L'Officiel|L’Officiel]], [[Femina (India)|Femina]]. | Over the years, Anushka has been seen on the covers of magazines like [[Rolling Stone]], [[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]], [[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]], [[L'Officiel|L’Officiel]], [[Femina (India)|Femina]]. | ||
'''AWARDS''' | |||
Anushka won the [[Zee Cine Awards|Zee Cine Award]] for New singing Sensation in 2008. As Kiss Kiss Nuka, she won both Best Concept and Best Director for her first music video at the 17th [[Independent Music Awards (IMAs)|Independent Music Awards]] in New York. In 2021 Kiss Kiss Nuka’s music video Ayo Burn was nominated at the Berlin Music Video Fest. | |||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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|2007 | |2007 | ||
|[[Loins of Punjab Presents | |''[[Loins of Punjab Presents]]'' | ||
|Herself | |Herself | ||
|Judge | |Judge | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2008 | |2008 | ||
|[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi | |''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi]]'' | ||
|Herself(Winner) | |Herself(Winner) | ||
|Hindi TV drama | |Hindi TV drama | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2010–11 | |2010–11 | ||
|[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | |''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' | ||
|Herself(Contestant) | |Herself(Contestant) | ||
|Reality Dancing Show | |Reality Dancing Show | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2016 | |2016 | ||
|[[Comedy Nights Bachao | |''[[Comedy Nights Bachao]]'' | ||
|Herself(Contestant) | |Herself(Contestant) | ||
|Comedy Show | |Comedy Show | ||
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|2006 | |2006 | ||
| "Manmatha Neenena" || ''[[ | | "Manmatha Neenena" || ''[[Aishwarya (film)|Aishwarya]]'' || Kannada || [[Rajesh Ramanath]] || | ||
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| 2007 || "Oh..Oh..Ennanamo" || ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' || Tamil || [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] || | | 2007 || "Oh..Oh..Ennanamo" || ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' || Tamil || [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] || | ||