04/03/2023

Team Meeting
Chairwoman : Aditi Bagade Note taker: Siddhi Yawale

Convener : Siddhi Yawale

Timekeeper: Siddhi Yawale

Attendees: Aditi Bagade

Yash Jasapara
Sanchita Naik
Sahil Pawar
Ajinkya Salunkhe
Shounak Sangvikar
Aishwarya Sole
Siddhi Yawale

Minutes
Agenda item: Board Members’ presentation about their favorite Presenter: Aditi Bagade
movie/book/personality – Alia Bhatt (personality)

Discussion:
Alia Bhatt is a popular Indian film actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films. She was born on March 15,
1993, in Mumbai, India. She is the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. Alia made her acting
debut in 2012 with the film "Student of the Year" and has since starred in many successful movies, including "Highway,"
"2 States," "Dear Zindagi," "Raazi," and "Gully Boy."

Agenda item: Board Members’ presentation about their favorite Presenter: Yash Jasapara
movie/book/personality – 3 idiots (movie)

Discussion:
3 Idiots" is a popular Bollywood film released in 2009. It was directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod
Chopra. The movie stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, and Boman Irani in lead roles.
The movie is a coming-of-age comedy-drama that explores the lives of three friends, Farhan Qureshi, Raju Rastogi and
Rancho as they navigate their way through college and adulthood. The film highlights the importance of pursuing one's
passion, the need for a creative and holistic approach to education, and the value of true friendship.
Agenda item: Board Members’ presentation about their favorite Presenter: Sanchita Naik
movie/book/personality – Kobe Bryant (personality)

Discussion:

Kobe Bryant (1978-2020) was an American professional basketball player. He spent his entire 20-year career with the
Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is widely regarded as one of the greatest
basketball players of all time. Off the court, Bryant was also a successful businessman, author, and philanthropist. He
launched the Kobe Bryant Basketball Academy and was also an advocate for women's basketball, coaching his daughter
Gianna's basketball team. Tragically, Bryant died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, along with his daughter
Gianna and seven other people. He was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in
2021.

Agenda item: Board Members’ presentation about their favorite Presenter: Sahil Pawar
movie/book/personality – Ranveer Allahbadia
(personality)

Discussion:
Ranveer Allahbadia, also known by his online pseudonym BeerBiceps, is a popular Indian YouTuber and content creator.
He was born on 18th October 1993 in Mumbai, India. Ranveer is known for his self-improvement, fitness, and
motivational content, which he shares on his YouTube channel and other social media platforms. Ranveer Allahbadia is
considered one of the leading content creators in India, and his work has inspired many young people to pursue their
passions and work towards self-improvement.

Agenda item: Board Members’ presentation about their favorite Presenter: Ajinkya Salunkhe
movie/book/personality – Ae dil hai mushkil (movie)

Discussion:
"Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" is a popular Bollywood movie released in 2016. The movie was directed and produced by Karan
Johar and starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in lead roles. The story follows the
journey of Ayan, a young man who falls in love with his best friend Alizeh only to find out that she does not feel the same
way. Ayan then meets Saba, a successful poet, and their relationship adds another layer of complexity to the story.

Agenda item: Board Members’ presentation about their favorite Presenter: Shounak Sangvikar
movie/book/personality – Harishchandrachi factory
(movie)

Discussion:
"Harishchandrachi Factory" is a Marathi film released in 2009. The movie was directed by Paresh Mokashi. It is a
biographical drama that chronicles the journey of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is considered the father of Indian cinema, as
he makes India's first feature film, "Raja Harishchandra," in 1913. The movie highlights the challenges and obstacles
faced by Dadasaheb Phalke (played by Nandu Madhav) as he sets out to make his dream of Indian cinema a reality. The
film also showcases the efforts of his wife Saraswati (played by Vibhavari Deshpande) and his family members, who
support him in his endeavors.

Agenda item: Board Members’ presentation about their favorite Presenter: Aishwarya Sole
movie/book/personality – Tuesdays with Morrie (book)

Discussion:
Tuesdays with Morrie is a true story that Mitch and his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, worked on together. In the
book, Mitch tells how he and Morrie meet, and how he loses touch with Morrie after he graduates from university. Years
after college, Mitch sees Morrie on an episode of Nightline discussing his recent diagnosis of ALS. Not long after, Mitch
contacts Morrie; and they reconnect. It is the reconnection, the Tuesday visits Mitch has with Morrie, that is at the heart of
the book. They discuss a variety of topics including religion, love, death, family, and emotions. Mitch, who had previously
valued material wealth and success over relationships, learns to be more present and connected with people. Morrie
spent his last months doing what he loved, spending time with people who make him happy.

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Agenda item: Board Members’ presentation about their favorite Presenter: Siddhi Yawale
movie/book/personality – The Terminal (movie)

Discussion:
Human beings have an innate need to adapt to our surroundings even when they are unfamiliar, foreign, or stressful for
us. Viktor, he does not give up hope, makes the best of the awful situation he is in, and even starts to befriend other
airport workers who are often ignored, underpaid, or even mistreated at times by both customers and their employers.
The power of perseverance in the face of obstacles makes ‘The Terminal’ a heartwarming and memorable film. Instead of
getting down on life and giving up on his situation, he turns the tables on Frank and the border agents by not falling into
their traps that they set for him. He makes his own happiness.

Agenda item: Ranking of the presentations

Discussion:
Rankings were given based on content, delivery and presentation of the board members.

Conclusion :
Rankings given are -
1. Shounak Sangvikar
2. Sanchita Naik
3. Aditi Bagade
4. Aishwarya Sole
5. Yash Jasapara
6. Ajinkya Salunkhe
7. Siddhi Yawale
8. Sahil Pawar