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Wings of Love The Spotlight Shines Behind The Curtains March 19, 2023 – Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai: The ricocheting sound of heavenly voices fill up the arena as the spectators are captivated by the soulful melodies and lyrics. AR Rahman’s first live performance in Chennai after the lockdown is a sufi music concert with a social mission. Wings of Love, presented by AR Rahman Foundation, Rotary International (District 3232), SS International Live, and ACTC Studio Pvt Ltd, was set up with the aim to raise donations for the “SAVE LIGHTMAN” Fund. It was a boisterous attempt to peek behind the curtains and celebrate the people, the superheroes, who work tirelessly for the film industry. The lightmen. With tedious hours, it is a physically demanding occupation. It requires the workers to be under risky and remote conditions with heavy and high-maintenance equipment. They are also underpaid and their pivotal work goes under notice in the industry. For a movie to succeed, it’s vital for every frame of a film to set the right atmosphere and effect throughout the run time. AR Rahman, the legendary music director came forward to host the concert and join the mission to support the needy lighting industry: the lightmen as well as their family members. Wings of Love: The sufi concert welcomed and amassed an audience over 5K+. The artist line up included famous musicians like Javed Ali, Swetha Mohan, Mano, and Sivamani. The collective effort of the multiple organizations, crew, celebrities, and the public, Wings of Love was a massive success and managed to raise donations for these underprivileged and underrepresented fields of work. The facility to donate is open for the general public, you can visit the website to read more about our mission and contribute to our cause.https://lightmangroup.in/ 

Golden Face of South India (2024) Not A Beauty Contest: A Social Movement! Presented by Wyndow Entertainment and ACTC Events, the Golden Face of South India 2024 took place at Hotel Hilton, Chennai on 20th January 2024. The first season of this pageant conducted its auditions across 4 major South Indian cities, Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, and Hyderabad. With core values and a profound mission, GFSI 2024 partners up with the NGO Laxmi Foundation to honor the acid attack survivors and burn victims.  The honorary chairman & director Vijay and founders, Gopinath Ravi and V. Saravanan of Wyndow Entertainment along with the Founder & CEO of ACTC Studio – Hemanth, aim to raise awareness about the skin donation for acid attack survivors. The beauty pageant advocated for skin donation and emphasized on the importance of resilience and beauty that emerges in the survivors.  The crowning ceremony welcomed acid attack survivors and recognised their bravery with honors. The pageant emphasized inclusivity and female empowerment. Esteemed International Model & Actress Amy Jackson and Indian Film Star, Shriya Saran graced the finale with their glamorous presence and bestowed honors upon the winners of Miss & Mrs Categories respectively. GFSI’s renowned brand ambassador Parvathi Nair played a pivotal role to spread awareness against acid attacks and the importance of skin donation. One of the unique highlights of the ceremony included the Winners’ Crowns. For the first time in Indian Beauty Pageants, the crowns were crafted and brought from the fashion hub of the world, Paris. The Golden Face of South India 2024 was a dazzling evening of beauty, compassion, and resilience. The contestants and judges paid tribute to those who were affected by acid attacks. The pageant welcomed many of the esteemed celebrities and influencers who joined the support of our noble cause in the grand finale. Honoring its tagline, GFSI 2024 was a riveting social movement and earned acclaim from the media and film industry. Following on its success, The Golden Face of Asia 2024 is set to take place in Dubai with the auditions around the corner. The Golden Face of Asia 2024 will also be a beauty pageant that raises awareness about skin donation for acid attack survivors and burn victims. On par with global beauty contests such as Miss Asia and Miss World, Golden Face of Asia has garnered a reputation for its social awareness and vision.

Tamil Marathon 2023 Victory Beyond the Finish Line 16th July 2023 4:30 am The early morning sun just broke through the dusk when around 10,000 enthusiastic runners, including children and adults, gathered in the Island Grounds, Chennai, for a noble cause. The event is commemorated with special & colourful music & dance performances.  Poikal kuthirai attamMayilattamKarakattamSilambattamParai  After an active session of Zumba activities, the runners are stretched and warmed up ready for the journey they have in front of them. This year’s honourable Chief Guest was Shri Viyagappa Antony Samy, an esteemed organic farmer from Puliangudi village, Tirunelveli district who has been farming for 65+ years. He has won numerous awards such as the ‘Srishti Samman’ from our former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the Best Farmer Award from the former Governor of Tamilnadu Sir Surjit Singh Barnalala, the Pioneer in Organic Farming Award from NABARD, etc. During the flag-off, it was not just a race that started, it was a continuation of the years-long endeavour of Rural Development.  The 3rd Edition of the Tamil Marathon happened On-Ground in Chennai & Virtual across the world. Our mission has always been supporting the underprivileged people who live in Tamil Nadu villages. The Virtual Edition of Tamil Marathon 2023 took place on 16th July 2023 to 23rd July 2023. Participants supported us from over 30+ countries and made contributions to the cause.  The proceeds and other donations we received from the participants are used for Rural Development in villages on the following aspects:  Food & AgricultureInfrastructureEducationMedical FacilitiesFolk Artist Communities  We hold immense pride to be a part of this event that upholds the unity and celebrates our Tamil culture, heritage and traditions. With every single person coming forward to make an impact, we can elevate the living standards of hundreds of villages. The Tamil Marathon 2023 was a great success due to the relentless efforts of the volunteers, sponsors, and participants. Every step has not just been the progress of an individual but the growth of our society as a whole. The Tamil Marathon has always been more than just a race. It symbolizes the power of our people. It is a testament to the spirit of Tamil Nadu.