UK sales outfit Protagonist Pictures has boarded Cannes Directors’ Fortnight title Sister Midnight, from director Karan Kandhari, and unveiled a first-look still.
The Mumbai-set feature, starring Radhika Apte, has been backed by Film4 and BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, and produced by the UK’s Alastair Clark for Wellington Films, Anna Griffin for Griffin Pictures, with India’s Alan McAlex.
Sweden’s Filmgate Films and Film i Väst are co-producers and India’s Suitable Pictures are associate producers.
The black comedy follows the journey of a small-town misfit in a newly-arranged marriage who attempts to navigate an awkward spouse, nosy...
The Mumbai-set feature, starring Radhika Apte, has been backed by Film4 and BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, and produced by the UK’s Alastair Clark for Wellington Films, Anna Griffin for Griffin Pictures, with India’s Alan McAlex.
Sweden’s Filmgate Films and Film i Väst are co-producers and India’s Suitable Pictures are associate producers.
The black comedy follows the journey of a small-town misfit in a newly-arranged marriage who attempts to navigate an awkward spouse, nosy...
- 4/22/2024
- ScreenDaily
Best movies on Jio Cinema to watch right now. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
JioCinema, a longstanding platform, introduced a premium tier last year, enhancing its content offerings. Despite previously boasting quality content, it often went unnoticed as a viable streaming option till Ipl 2023. However, recent improvements have addressed initial issues, prompting us to compile a list of the best movies on Jio Cinema that you can watch for free.
10. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
Genre: Romantic drama Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
In the chaotic village of Ranjhaar, the Rajadi and Sanera clans have been feuding for ages. Ram, a Rajadi, and Leela, a Sanera, dare to fall in love, causing a stir. Their attempts to bring peace between their families go awry when a fight breaks out during Holi, triggering a chain of betrayals and revenge.
Trending Prime Video’s Latest Tamil Original Series Inspector Rishi Release Date,...
JioCinema, a longstanding platform, introduced a premium tier last year, enhancing its content offerings. Despite previously boasting quality content, it often went unnoticed as a viable streaming option till Ipl 2023. However, recent improvements have addressed initial issues, prompting us to compile a list of the best movies on Jio Cinema that you can watch for free.
10. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
Genre: Romantic drama Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
In the chaotic village of Ranjhaar, the Rajadi and Sanera clans have been feuding for ages. Ram, a Rajadi, and Leela, a Sanera, dare to fall in love, causing a stir. Their attempts to bring peace between their families go awry when a fight breaks out during Holi, triggering a chain of betrayals and revenge.
Trending Prime Video’s Latest Tamil Original Series Inspector Rishi Release Date,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Releasing March 1st, is the brilliant and highly anticipated Laapataa Ladies, (Lost Ladies) a film that is both funny and a deep social commentary. Directed by the great Kiran Rao, the film stars Atishay Jain Akhil, Shivam Ghawariya, Nitanshi Goel, Ravi Kishan, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav, Nitanshi Goel and Chhaya Kadam.
Icymi
Set within the backdrop of rural India, Laapataa Ladies tells the tale of two young brides who get lost on a train and end up in very different circumstances, but there is a mystery, too. Do they find their way, and what happens on the way? You will find out when the film hits the big screen!
Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) had a grand screening event in Mumbai and has garnered immense praise from the Bollywood fraterity, including Karan Johar and Aamir Khan. Also in attendance were Konkona Sen Sharma, Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Kajol, Amol Parashar, Ali Fazal,...
Icymi
Set within the backdrop of rural India, Laapataa Ladies tells the tale of two young brides who get lost on a train and end up in very different circumstances, but there is a mystery, too. Do they find their way, and what happens on the way? You will find out when the film hits the big screen!
Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) had a grand screening event in Mumbai and has garnered immense praise from the Bollywood fraterity, including Karan Johar and Aamir Khan. Also in attendance were Konkona Sen Sharma, Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Kajol, Amol Parashar, Ali Fazal,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Yami Gautam’s Filmography: Article 370 Is The Actress’s 19th Film ( Photo Credit – Instagram/IMDb )
Yami Gautam is currently winning the audience with her bold and courageous performance in Article 370. The political drama has been winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, and the box office numbers are a testimony that the film is on the path to success.
Yami, in the last few years, has cemented her position as a solid performer. However, for those who don’t remember, she was once the face of the brand Fair & Lovely. She later made her debut on Television.
Yami Gautam was first seen in a show titled Chand Ke Paar Chalo but shot to fame with Colors TV’s serial Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, where she played the lead role opposite Gaurav Khanna, now popularly known as Anuj Kapadia of Anupamaa. Yami made her debut in regional films,...
Yami Gautam is currently winning the audience with her bold and courageous performance in Article 370. The political drama has been winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, and the box office numbers are a testimony that the film is on the path to success.
Yami, in the last few years, has cemented her position as a solid performer. However, for those who don’t remember, she was once the face of the brand Fair & Lovely. She later made her debut on Television.
Yami Gautam was first seen in a show titled Chand Ke Paar Chalo but shot to fame with Colors TV’s serial Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, where she played the lead role opposite Gaurav Khanna, now popularly known as Anuj Kapadia of Anupamaa. Yami made her debut in regional films,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Merry Christmas Box Office Collection Day 4 Early Estimates (PC: IMDb)
It remains unfortunate that a masterpiece like Merry Christmas hasn’t been able to pick up the momentum yet. Sriram Raghavan’s AndhaDhun began on a similar note in 2018, but the buzz by now was sky-high. Despite highly favorable reviews, that isn’t the case with this mystery thriller. Scroll below to learn how Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s film faired on Makar Sankranti!
First things first, there may not be new releases in Bollywood, but Merry Christmas isn’t the only option at the ticket windows. Shah Rukh Khan‘s Dunki, Salaar’s Prabhas, and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal are still adding footfalls, although minimal. In addition, the latest Telugu releases like Guntur Kaaram, HanuMan, and Saindhav are also stealing its limelight.
Merry Christmas Box Office Collection
Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s film was released in the...
It remains unfortunate that a masterpiece like Merry Christmas hasn’t been able to pick up the momentum yet. Sriram Raghavan’s AndhaDhun began on a similar note in 2018, but the buzz by now was sky-high. Despite highly favorable reviews, that isn’t the case with this mystery thriller. Scroll below to learn how Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s film faired on Makar Sankranti!
First things first, there may not be new releases in Bollywood, but Merry Christmas isn’t the only option at the ticket windows. Shah Rukh Khan‘s Dunki, Salaar’s Prabhas, and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal are still adding footfalls, although minimal. In addition, the latest Telugu releases like Guntur Kaaram, HanuMan, and Saindhav are also stealing its limelight.
Merry Christmas Box Office Collection
Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s film was released in the...
- 1/15/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Merry Christmas
Starring Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi
Directed by Sriram Raghavan
Yadhoom is the home-made whiskey that Albert’s uncle, played by Tinu Anand , recommends as the spirit of the season: create your own yadhoom and have a good time in life.
This is what Sriram Raghavan does. His yadhoom may not match with yours. But heck, life is what you make of it. Merry Christmas is not a merry film. Come to think of it, it is not even Christmassy. Albert (Vijay Sethupathi) and Maria (Katrina Kaif) are two wistful souls who collide on Christmas eve in neon-lit Bombay (this is when Mumbai was Bombay) in the 1970s when , Rajesh Khanna, Shakti Samanta’s Aradhana and Kati Patang and R D Burman ruled the charts.
Sriram gives us that sense of old world connectivity between the couple which we thought died with Albert’s favourite film Dddl (Dil Diya...
Starring Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi
Directed by Sriram Raghavan
Yadhoom is the home-made whiskey that Albert’s uncle, played by Tinu Anand , recommends as the spirit of the season: create your own yadhoom and have a good time in life.
This is what Sriram Raghavan does. His yadhoom may not match with yours. But heck, life is what you make of it. Merry Christmas is not a merry film. Come to think of it, it is not even Christmassy. Albert (Vijay Sethupathi) and Maria (Katrina Kaif) are two wistful souls who collide on Christmas eve in neon-lit Bombay (this is when Mumbai was Bombay) in the 1970s when , Rajesh Khanna, Shakti Samanta’s Aradhana and Kati Patang and R D Burman ruled the charts.
Sriram gives us that sense of old world connectivity between the couple which we thought died with Albert’s favourite film Dddl (Dil Diya...
- 1/13/2024
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Actress Radhika Apte, who is known for ‘Andhadhun’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘Parched’ and others, had a rather turbulent morning on Saturday even before she boarded her flight to an undisclosed location. The actress along with other passengers was stuck in the aerobridge waiting for their flight.
On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram and shared pictures showing her ordeal at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
She penned a long note in the caption as she shared what all went behind the incident.
She wrote: “I had to post this! Today morning I had a flight at 8:30. It’s 10:50 now and the flight has still not boarded. But the flight said we were boarding and put all the passengers in the aerobridge and Locked It! The passengers with small babies, elderly people have been locked in for over an hour. The security won’t open the doors.”
She further...
On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram and shared pictures showing her ordeal at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
She penned a long note in the caption as she shared what all went behind the incident.
She wrote: “I had to post this! Today morning I had a flight at 8:30. It’s 10:50 now and the flight has still not boarded. But the flight said we were boarding and put all the passengers in the aerobridge and Locked It! The passengers with small babies, elderly people have been locked in for over an hour. The security won’t open the doors.”
She further...
- 1/13/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
We have just celebrated Christmas, and many are still in their celebratory mood. At such a time comes a movie that won’t go unnoticed – Merry Christmas. The title seems to be the first element for the film to create intrigue. Coming from the Sriram Raghavan vault adds to the curiosity. Apparently all Sriram Raghavan titles are noteworthy, they keep you thinking and compel to watch it. It does not end there; it is the lead cast that is the icing on the cake – Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi! The film is positioned in a semi retro style and the same is transported on screen.
Maria (Katrina Kaif) is at a restaurant with daughter Annie (Pari Maheshwari Sharma) when out of nowhere Albert (Vijay Sethupathi) steps in, informing Maria that her husband Jerome (Luke Kenny) has left for some urgent work and they are on their own. From the restaurant...
Maria (Katrina Kaif) is at a restaurant with daughter Annie (Pari Maheshwari Sharma) when out of nowhere Albert (Vijay Sethupathi) steps in, informing Maria that her husband Jerome (Luke Kenny) has left for some urgent work and they are on their own. From the restaurant...
- 1/12/2024
- by Nitin Jain
- GlamSham
Merry Christmas Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif, Radhika Apte, Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Tinnnu Anand, Ranjan Raj, Aditi Govitrikar
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Merry Christmas Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: The kid in Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif matching the Vs brilliance & Sriram Raghavan delivering back-to-back bangers like a boss
What’s Bad: People will compare this with Andhadhun; please don’t!
Loo Break: This won’t leave you even for a second!
Watch or Not?: This should be the first film you watch as soon as you finish this review
Language: Hindi
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 2 hours 24 minutes
User Rating:
It’s Christmas evening in Mumbai (when it was called Bombay), Jingle Bell is played on a flute, a guy dressed as Santa is driving a Bajaj Chetak on the not-so-busy roads & two strangers are at a restaurant as one...
Star Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif, Radhika Apte, Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Tinnnu Anand, Ranjan Raj, Aditi Govitrikar
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Merry Christmas Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: The kid in Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif matching the Vs brilliance & Sriram Raghavan delivering back-to-back bangers like a boss
What’s Bad: People will compare this with Andhadhun; please don’t!
Loo Break: This won’t leave you even for a second!
Watch or Not?: This should be the first film you watch as soon as you finish this review
Language: Hindi
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 2 hours 24 minutes
User Rating:
It’s Christmas evening in Mumbai (when it was called Bombay), Jingle Bell is played on a flute, a guy dressed as Santa is driving a Bajaj Chetak on the not-so-busy roads & two strangers are at a restaurant as one...
- 1/12/2024
- by Umesh Punwani
- KoiMoi
Netflix is here with another brilliant Korean monster drama after the popularity of Sweet Home, All of Us Are Dead, and Hellbound. The fans are expecting so much from their new offering and we are happy to say that it doesn’t disappoint. Created by Kang Eun-kyung, Gyeongseong Creature is set in 1945 Korea in the city of Gyeongseong during the Japanese Occupation where a group of young fight for their survival from a monster born out of human greed. Gyeongseong Creature stars Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee in the lead roles with So Hyun, Kim Hae-sook, and Jo Han-chul starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved both parts of the first season of Gyeongseong Creature and are waiting for the recently announced here are some titles you could watch while waiting for the new season to come out.
Ghoul (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Ghoul is the most similar series to...
Ghoul (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Ghoul is the most similar series to...
- 1/8/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Top 10 Films Of 2023 (Ott): From Lust Stories 2 To Kareena Kapoor’s Jaane Jaan – IMDb Drops The List (Picture Credit: IMDb)
IMDb has dropped the list of top 10 films released on Ott platforms, and right from Kajol to Kareena Kapoor Khan, leading ladies of B’town have been ruling this arena. Young actors like Sidharth Malhotra, Sara Ali Khan, Sanya Malhotra, and Janhvi Kapoor also took their films straight to the platform.
Although direct-to-ott releases have been a thing of the past since the theaters have been functional, it has started a new genre of films exclusively made for the Ott platforms. This year, directors like Nitesh Tiwari and Sujoy Ghosh have offered brilliant films on Ott.
The Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023 (Streaming) list represents five subscription-based services, with five titles from Netflix, two from Zee5, and one each from Prime Video, JioCinema, and Disney+ Hotstar. The Most...
IMDb has dropped the list of top 10 films released on Ott platforms, and right from Kajol to Kareena Kapoor Khan, leading ladies of B’town have been ruling this arena. Young actors like Sidharth Malhotra, Sara Ali Khan, Sanya Malhotra, and Janhvi Kapoor also took their films straight to the platform.
Although direct-to-ott releases have been a thing of the past since the theaters have been functional, it has started a new genre of films exclusively made for the Ott platforms. This year, directors like Nitesh Tiwari and Sujoy Ghosh have offered brilliant films on Ott.
The Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023 (Streaming) list represents five subscription-based services, with five titles from Netflix, two from Zee5, and one each from Prime Video, JioCinema, and Disney+ Hotstar. The Most...
- 12/4/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Yash Raj Films’ streaming production arm Yrf Entertainment has green-lit its next tentpole project, an edgy revenge thriller that pits two of the most acclaimed female actors in India today against each other! It is going to be Keerthy Suresh vs Radhika Apte in this deliciously devilish period thriller.
“Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte are considered two of the most gifted female actors in India today. They are incredibly natural artistes are hailed as sheer tour de force on screen having delivered incredible performances project after project! So, the fact that Keerthy and Radhika have been pitted against each other makes Akka one of the most intriguing streaming projects being made in the country currently!” informs a trade source.
“The project is being helmed by debutant writer and director Dharmaraj Shetty, a disruptive creative mind that has been recently found by Aditya Chopra. His vision for Akka grabbed Aditya’s...
“Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte are considered two of the most gifted female actors in India today. They are incredibly natural artistes are hailed as sheer tour de force on screen having delivered incredible performances project after project! So, the fact that Keerthy and Radhika have been pitted against each other makes Akka one of the most intriguing streaming projects being made in the country currently!” informs a trade source.
“The project is being helmed by debutant writer and director Dharmaraj Shetty, a disruptive creative mind that has been recently found by Aditya Chopra. His vision for Akka grabbed Aditya’s...
- 11/24/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Yash Raj Films’ streaming production arm Yrf Entertainment has green-lit its next tentpole project, an edgy revenge thriller that pits two of the most acclaimed female actors in India today against each other! It is going to be Keerthy Suresh vs Radhika Apte in this deliciously devilish period thriller.
“Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte are considered two of the most gifted female actors in India today. They are incredibly natural artistes are hailed as sheer tour de force on screen having delivered incredible performances project after project! So, the fact that Keerthy and Radhika have been pitted against each other makes Akka one of the most intriguing streaming projects being made in the country currently!” informs a trade source.
“The project is being helmed by debutant writer and director Dharmaraj Shetty, a disruptive creative mind that has been recently found by Aditya Chopra. His vision for Akka grabbed Aditya’s...
“Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte are considered two of the most gifted female actors in India today. They are incredibly natural artistes are hailed as sheer tour de force on screen having delivered incredible performances project after project! So, the fact that Keerthy and Radhika have been pitted against each other makes Akka one of the most intriguing streaming projects being made in the country currently!” informs a trade source.
“The project is being helmed by debutant writer and director Dharmaraj Shetty, a disruptive creative mind that has been recently found by Aditya Chopra. His vision for Akka grabbed Aditya’s...
- 11/24/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Radhika Apte (“Andhadhun”) and Keerthy Suresh (“Maamannan”) will lead leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films’ streaming production arm Yrf Entertainment’s new series “Akka,” Variety has learned.
The period thriller will be directed by Dharmaraj Shetty. “Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte are considered two of the most gifted female actors in India today. They are incredibly natural artistes [who] are hailed as sheer tours de force on screen having delivered incredible performances project after project. So, the fact that Keerthy and Radhika have been pitted against each other makes ‘Akka’ one of the most intriguing streaming projects being made in the country currently,” a trade source told Variety.
“The project is being directed by debutant writer and director Dharmaraj Shetty, a disruptive creative mind who has been recently found by [Yash Raj Films chair and MD] Aditya Chopra. His vision for ‘Akka’ grabbed Aditya’s attention and the project was greenlit...
The period thriller will be directed by Dharmaraj Shetty. “Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte are considered two of the most gifted female actors in India today. They are incredibly natural artistes [who] are hailed as sheer tours de force on screen having delivered incredible performances project after project. So, the fact that Keerthy and Radhika have been pitted against each other makes ‘Akka’ one of the most intriguing streaming projects being made in the country currently,” a trade source told Variety.
“The project is being directed by debutant writer and director Dharmaraj Shetty, a disruptive creative mind who has been recently found by [Yash Raj Films chair and MD] Aditya Chopra. His vision for ‘Akka’ grabbed Aditya’s attention and the project was greenlit...
- 11/24/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
On August 10, after more than a four-year hiatus, Prime India’s “Made in Heaven” returned for a second season. Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s series earned critical acclaim and a loyal audience after its debut, praised for authentic portrayals of the Indian elite, class struggles, patriarchy, and queerness. In the series, Sobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur star as Tara and Karan, best friends and business partners running a wedding planning agency called Made in Heaven. Each episode focuses on a different wedding, couple, and behind-the-scenes drama mitigated by the Made in Heaven staff while navigating their own problems.
Season 2 brought back the winsome cast and sharp direction to tackle a new crop of extravagant (and fictitious) weddings, all within the real-life context of colorism, polygamy, abuse, and more. Episode 5, “The Heart Skipped a Beat,” deals with an inter-caste marriage, a prospect which initially excited author and activist Yashica Dutt.
Season 2 brought back the winsome cast and sharp direction to tackle a new crop of extravagant (and fictitious) weddings, all within the real-life context of colorism, polygamy, abuse, and more. Episode 5, “The Heart Skipped a Beat,” deals with an inter-caste marriage, a prospect which initially excited author and activist Yashica Dutt.
- 9/21/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Actress Katrina Kaif has heaped praise on the second season of the web-series ‘Made In Heaven’ and said that she completed the entire show in one go. Katrina on Saturday took to Instagram, where she shared her points on the series created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti.
She shared a poster of the show along with a ‘must-watch’ sticker and wrote: “What a show, can’t remember a time when I just had to finish the entire season in one go, all the characters just keep you hooked…”
Katrina added: “Amazing so well done… no stone left unturned in putting up a spectacular show… binge-worthy. And the Entire cast just brilliantly performed.”
‘Made In Heaven’ chronicles the lives of Sobhita Dhulipala’s Tara and Arjun Mathur’s Karan, two wedding planners in Delhi running an agency named Made in Heaven. In the new season, wedding planners Tara and Karan are back with grander weddings.
She shared a poster of the show along with a ‘must-watch’ sticker and wrote: “What a show, can’t remember a time when I just had to finish the entire season in one go, all the characters just keep you hooked…”
Katrina added: “Amazing so well done… no stone left unturned in putting up a spectacular show… binge-worthy. And the Entire cast just brilliantly performed.”
‘Made In Heaven’ chronicles the lives of Sobhita Dhulipala’s Tara and Arjun Mathur’s Karan, two wedding planners in Delhi running an agency named Made in Heaven. In the new season, wedding planners Tara and Karan are back with grander weddings.
- 8/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, who serves as a creator on the recently released second season of the streaming series ‘Made In Heaven’, recently addressed a viewer’s question if she will ever portray a Muslim character in the show as someone who is not oppressed.
The actress recently took to the comments section of her Instagram post, in which she furnished a rebuttal to the claims of Radhika Apte’s character of Pallavi Menke and her dimensions being inspired by a journalist.
In the comments sections, an Internet user probed Zoya saying: “Zoya can you (show) normal muslim character in your shows. One positive story that is not oppressed.”
To this Zoya, pulled out all the characters from her filmography and made her point. She replied to the comment as she wrote: “Zaffar Khan and Tanveer in ‘Luck By Chance’. Imran and Laila in ‘Znmd’. Farah Ali in ‘Dil Dhadakne Do...
The actress recently took to the comments section of her Instagram post, in which she furnished a rebuttal to the claims of Radhika Apte’s character of Pallavi Menke and her dimensions being inspired by a journalist.
In the comments sections, an Internet user probed Zoya saying: “Zoya can you (show) normal muslim character in your shows. One positive story that is not oppressed.”
To this Zoya, pulled out all the characters from her filmography and made her point. She replied to the comment as she wrote: “Zaffar Khan and Tanveer in ‘Luck By Chance’. Imran and Laila in ‘Znmd’. Farah Ali in ‘Dil Dhadakne Do...
- 8/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
CasteIn an interview with Tnm, author Yashica Dutt says that while Neeraj Ghaywan’s episode is path-breaking in its representation of Dalit women on screen, it is also pertinent for her to speak up for herself.When season 2 of the Hindi series Made in Heaven dropped on Amazon Prime Video recently, many lauded the episode by well-known Dalit filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan. Yet, very soon the showmakers were mired in controversy about appropriation and failing to give credit where it was due. Starring Radhika Apte, the episode titled ‘The Heart Skipped a Beat’ drew the widespread praise of those in the anti-caste movement. The love story in the episode fiercely brings to light how caste underpins all human experiences, including romance and marriage. Radhika plays Pallavi Menke, a Dalit scholar and author who writes a book about ‘coming out’ about her caste identity. While the story is a powerful one, many...
- 8/17/2023
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
CasteDirector Neeraj Ghaywan shared the painting after a Twitter user shared his view on a scene from episode five of ‘Made in Heaven’, calling it a “brilliant take” on the stigmatisation of Dalits regarding access to water.The fifth episode in season two of popular web series Made in Heaven, featuring Radhika Apte in a guest role as Dalit writer-activist Pallavi Menke, has been the talk of the internet for the past few days. The episode, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and titled ‘The heart skipped a beat’, is being lauded by critics and audiences alike for its unapologetic representation of Dalit resistance, for its visual imagery, and nuanced acknowledgement of caste privileges. But a singular scene from the episode is now garnering attention on social media after a Twitter user called it a “brilliant take” on years of stigmatisation of Dalits in terms of access to water. In the scene,...
- 8/15/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
ControversyRadhika Apte’s character Pallavi in Made in Heaven’s episode 5, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, is evidently inspired by Yashica Dutt, at least partly. Yashica Dutt, author of Coming out as Dalit, has accused Neeraj Ghaywan of erasing her contribution in the popular show Made in Heaven, Season 2, streaming on Amazon Prime Video. In Episode 5 - ‘The heart skipped a beat’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, also a Dalit, Radhika Apte plays the role of Pallavi Menke, an accomplished Dalit who gets into an inter-caste wedding and struggles to have a Buddhist wedding ceremony, by unabashedly embracing her Dalit identity. This particular episode is generating a lot of discussion on social media about how Dalits are finally getting a good representation in Television without any dehumanizing atrocities against them. Pallavi’s character is evidently based on Yashica Dutt, at least partly. Like Yashica, Pallavi too writes a book called ‘Denied’, and...
- 8/15/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Foreword
Web series on streaming platforms have warranted a far more emotional investment both for actors in the cast and from the viewers who would try and get involved in the characters. Their sequels, however, are rarely as engrossing as the original first season of episodic developments. And for the same reason, I, for one, am a tad sceptical about watching successive seasons with as much enthusiasm as I am for the preceding ones. Unless it is ‘Made In Heaven’.
Made in Heaven Season 2
This series is a compelling watch and though there isn’t anything spectacularly novel about its storyline, the production values, immaculate writing and superb acting by the entire cast makes it riveting. It represents what present-day India is all about. Conservative on the one hand and modern in many ways with progressive mindsets of traditional people who face conflicting ideas to deal with at every step.
Web series on streaming platforms have warranted a far more emotional investment both for actors in the cast and from the viewers who would try and get involved in the characters. Their sequels, however, are rarely as engrossing as the original first season of episodic developments. And for the same reason, I, for one, am a tad sceptical about watching successive seasons with as much enthusiasm as I am for the preceding ones. Unless it is ‘Made In Heaven’.
Made in Heaven Season 2
This series is a compelling watch and though there isn’t anything spectacularly novel about its storyline, the production values, immaculate writing and superb acting by the entire cast makes it riveting. It represents what present-day India is all about. Conservative on the one hand and modern in many ways with progressive mindsets of traditional people who face conflicting ideas to deal with at every step.
- 8/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, who has directed the two episodes of the recently released season two of the critically acclaimed show ‘Made In Heaven’, is overwhelmed by the response to the Dalit-Buddhist wedding portrayed by him on the screen, saying that it is a ‘validation’ for all who have been battling prejudice.
Produced by Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby, the International Emmy nominated series is directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, Neeraj Ghaywan, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar. Neeraj has directed episode three titled ‘And they lived happily ever after’, and episode five titled ‘The heart skipped a beat’.
Episode five features Radhika Apte as Pallavi. Talking about the response for the portrayal of Dalit wedding, the ‘Masaan’ director wrote a long Instagram post, along with some beautiful snippets from the wedding scene. The photos shows Radhika dressed in an exquisite golden coloured saree, looking beautiful as a bride.
Produced by Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby, the International Emmy nominated series is directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, Neeraj Ghaywan, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar. Neeraj has directed episode three titled ‘And they lived happily ever after’, and episode five titled ‘The heart skipped a beat’.
Episode five features Radhika Apte as Pallavi. Talking about the response for the portrayal of Dalit wedding, the ‘Masaan’ director wrote a long Instagram post, along with some beautiful snippets from the wedding scene. The photos shows Radhika dressed in an exquisite golden coloured saree, looking beautiful as a bride.
- 8/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The first season of the Indian series Made In Heaven took the world by storm because of its lavish representation of Indian weddings combined with its social messaging about society in general. The show targets Delhi, considering it’s the home base for the wedding planners Tara and Karan, whose wedding company is the namesake of the series. Back in 2019, the show was both entertaining and noteworthy for far more than just the glamor of the weddings it depicted. Made In Heaven follows the lives of these two best friends who have started this wedding planning company. Apart from showing us how hard the work really is, it also expands to their personal lives and each of their own individual issues. Four years later, it’s hard to remember the little details, but the show takes you right back to the heart of it all without any trouble. While some...
- 8/10/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
The much awaited trailer of Made In Heaven S2 released and fans can’t keep calm. The acclaimed series, created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, tells the story of a team of wedding planners working in and around New Delhi.
Sobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur return as Tara Khanna and Karan Mehra, whose must learn to adapt to their new status quo, and the repercussions of the previous season’s events on their personal and professional lives.
The show also stars Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Trinetra Haldar, Ishwak Singh. The second season of Made in Heaven will debut on Prime Video on August 10, ahead of the Independence Day weekend.
We have motivating dialogues from the trailer of Made In Heaven S2. Check out Made In Heaven S2 Dialogues below: Made in heaven season 2 dialogues: sobhita dhulipala and arjun mathur's motivating dialogues as wedding planners
“Yeah sure whatever you need…...
Sobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur return as Tara Khanna and Karan Mehra, whose must learn to adapt to their new status quo, and the repercussions of the previous season’s events on their personal and professional lives.
The show also stars Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Trinetra Haldar, Ishwak Singh. The second season of Made in Heaven will debut on Prime Video on August 10, ahead of the Independence Day weekend.
We have motivating dialogues from the trailer of Made In Heaven S2. Check out Made In Heaven S2 Dialogues below: Made in heaven season 2 dialogues: sobhita dhulipala and arjun mathur's motivating dialogues as wedding planners
“Yeah sure whatever you need…...
- 8/9/2023
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 3 (Ians) It’s an entertainment-filled August on the Ott, which is a gateway to a trove of cinematic wonders, that captures the essence of grand storytelling and awe-inspiring visuals.
With the action, drama, and romance stories, there are numerous possibilities for binge-watching series on the Ott platforms, but only a few are worthy of our time.
From biographical true-crime docu-series to international Emmy nominated series thriller to climate fiction (cli-fi), Ians has brought an enthralling slate, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages.
Here’s a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians:
1) ‘The Hunt for Veerappan’:
The biographical true-crime docu-series explores the untold story of India’s infamous outlaw.
A husband, father, leader and wanted criminal. While the image of the man with a handlebar moustache and gaunt cheekbones is well-known,...
With the action, drama, and romance stories, there are numerous possibilities for binge-watching series on the Ott platforms, but only a few are worthy of our time.
From biographical true-crime docu-series to international Emmy nominated series thriller to climate fiction (cli-fi), Ians has brought an enthralling slate, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages.
Here’s a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians:
1) ‘The Hunt for Veerappan’:
The biographical true-crime docu-series explores the untold story of India’s infamous outlaw.
A husband, father, leader and wanted criminal. While the image of the man with a handlebar moustache and gaunt cheekbones is well-known,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Netflix India is the ultimate destination for binge-watchers who love to explore a variety of genres and formats. Whether you are in the mood for a classic drama, a hilarious comedy, a thrilling action, or a spooky horror, Netflix India has something for you. And this August, Netflix India is bringing you some of the most anticipated and exciting movies and series that you don’t want to miss. Here are the top 10 movies and series coming to Netflix India in August, ranked by their popularity and quality.
10. Zombieverse ( Korean ) Zombieverse
If you are a fan of zombie movies and Korean dramas, then Zombieverse is the perfect show for you. This series follows a group of survivors who try to escape from a zombie-infested Seoul, while also dealing with their personal issues and conflicts. Zombieverse is a mix of horror, comedy, romance, and action that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
10. Zombieverse ( Korean ) Zombieverse
If you are a fan of zombie movies and Korean dramas, then Zombieverse is the perfect show for you. This series follows a group of survivors who try to escape from a zombie-infested Seoul, while also dealing with their personal issues and conflicts. Zombieverse is a mix of horror, comedy, romance, and action that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- 8/2/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
The trailer for the second season of the International Emmy nominated show, ‘Made in Heaven’, which was unveiled on Tuesday promises riveting storytelling laced with grandeur, drama, dark secrets, and the societal problems that cut across the spectrum and class.
The trailer was launched at a five star property in Mumbai’s Santa Cruz area and saw a heartfelt performance by the band Bombay Brass on the beautifully decorated set ahead of its launch.
The trailer begins on an aesthetic note with all things beautiful and elite, bringing a bit of nostalgia from the Zoya Akhtar directorial ‘Dil Dhadakane Do’. It shows the drama in elite circles surrounding big fat weddings.
This time Shobhita and Arjun’s titular wedding planning establishment has new entrants most notably in the form of Mona Singh’s character of the auditor who comes with no filter and puts things as they are without a grain of sugar coating.
The trailer was launched at a five star property in Mumbai’s Santa Cruz area and saw a heartfelt performance by the band Bombay Brass on the beautifully decorated set ahead of its launch.
The trailer begins on an aesthetic note with all things beautiful and elite, bringing a bit of nostalgia from the Zoya Akhtar directorial ‘Dil Dhadakane Do’. It shows the drama in elite circles surrounding big fat weddings.
This time Shobhita and Arjun’s titular wedding planning establishment has new entrants most notably in the form of Mona Singh’s character of the auditor who comes with no filter and puts things as they are without a grain of sugar coating.
- 8/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Kartik Aaryan has revealed his first look as Chandu Champion, the title character of his upcoming biopic on Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medalist. The film, directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, is slated to release on June 14, 2024.
In the poster, Kartik can be seen wearing a black suit and a determined expression on his face. He is holding a rifle in his hand, indicating that the film will showcase Petkar’s achievements in shooting as well as swimming. The tagline of the film reads, “A true story of a man who refused to surrender.”
Champion Chandu First Look
The film is based on the extraordinary real-life story of Murlikant Petkar, who was an army man before he suffered a bullet injury during the 1965 Indo-Pak war that left him paralysed from the waist down. Despite his disability, he went on to win India’s...
In the poster, Kartik can be seen wearing a black suit and a determined expression on his face. He is holding a rifle in his hand, indicating that the film will showcase Petkar’s achievements in shooting as well as swimming. The tagline of the film reads, “A true story of a man who refused to surrender.”
Champion Chandu First Look
The film is based on the extraordinary real-life story of Murlikant Petkar, who was an army man before he suffered a bullet injury during the 1965 Indo-Pak war that left him paralysed from the waist down. Despite his disability, he went on to win India’s...
- 8/1/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
In good news for fans, Season 2 of ‘Made In Heaven’ is returning with a bevy of beautiful brides, including Mrunal Thakur, Radhika Apte and Shibani Dandekar who look stunning in glittering bridal attire. The show is set against the backdrop of Indian weddings and the trials and triumphs that these weddings bring with them.
Prime Video teased exclusive pictures of the brides, who also include Sarah Jane-Dias, Naina Sareen, Elnaaz Norouzi, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Zayn Marie Khan, and Sheena Khalid in glamorous bridal attires from the show.
Prime Video said on Instagram ‘We’re all set to welcome the brides and attend the Made In Heaven weddings, again. #MadeInHeavenOnPrime S2, Aug 10!”
While Mrunal is looking dazzling in a red lehenga, and adorned with a pretty gold necklace with henna design on her hands, Radhika is a smiling Maharashtrian bride, with garland and gold jewellery.
Shibani looks feisty as she arrives on...
Prime Video teased exclusive pictures of the brides, who also include Sarah Jane-Dias, Naina Sareen, Elnaaz Norouzi, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Zayn Marie Khan, and Sheena Khalid in glamorous bridal attires from the show.
Prime Video said on Instagram ‘We’re all set to welcome the brides and attend the Made In Heaven weddings, again. #MadeInHeavenOnPrime S2, Aug 10!”
While Mrunal is looking dazzling in a red lehenga, and adorned with a pretty gold necklace with henna design on her hands, Radhika is a smiling Maharashtrian bride, with garland and gold jewellery.
Shibani looks feisty as she arrives on...
- 7/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The much-awaited film Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, has got a new release date. The film, which is directed by Sriram Raghavan, will hit the theatres on December 15, 2023.
The makers of the film announced the new release date with two posters – one in Hindi and the other in Tamil. The posters show Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in different avatars, with a festive background. The poster also has a red heart in the center with the title of the movie written in yellow font. The film is a thriller with a love story at its core.
Merry Christmas is a bi-lingual film, which is shot in both Hindi and Tamil languages. The film has different supporting actors in the two versions. The Hindi version co-stars Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan and Tinnu Anand. The Tamil version, meanwhile, has Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.
The makers of the film announced the new release date with two posters – one in Hindi and the other in Tamil. The posters show Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in different avatars, with a festive background. The poster also has a red heart in the center with the title of the movie written in yellow font. The film is a thriller with a love story at its core.
Merry Christmas is a bi-lingual film, which is shot in both Hindi and Tamil languages. The film has different supporting actors in the two versions. The Hindi version co-stars Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan and Tinnu Anand. The Tamil version, meanwhile, has Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.
- 7/17/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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When the gorgeously enigmatic Katrina Kaif and the powerhouse performer Vijay Sethupathi meet, sparks fly, and maybe some blood too! ‘Merry Christmas’ is set to release on 15th December 2023. Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures present Merry Christmas, a genre-defying tale from the director of Johnny Gaddaar, Badlapur, and Andhadhun. With the promise that it’s as different from those films as they are from each other. Merry Christmas is shot in two languages, with different supporting actors.
The Hindi version co-stars Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand, while the Tamil version has Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles. This will surely add an extra layer of anticipation for fans worldwide. The film also introduces Pari, a child actor.
Ashwini Kalsekar and Radhika Apte are seen in exciting cameos.
Produced by Ramesh Taurani & Jaya Taurani; Sanjay Routray & Kewal Garg, ‘Merry Christmas...
The Hindi version co-stars Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand, while the Tamil version has Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles. This will surely add an extra layer of anticipation for fans worldwide. The film also introduces Pari, a child actor.
Ashwini Kalsekar and Radhika Apte are seen in exciting cameos.
Produced by Ramesh Taurani & Jaya Taurani; Sanjay Routray & Kewal Garg, ‘Merry Christmas...
- 7/17/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan who has garnered a lot of love from the masses for his performance as a determined cop in action drama ‘Vikram Vedha’ said that the film demonstrates how challenging it can be to alter one’s point of view of good and evil.
Saif had put great effort into his character. From vigorous practice with real guns to understanding the sounds and mechanism of shooting a real gun, the actor went into the skin of the character to showcase realism on the celluloid. He adopted the way they hold guns and the way they raid buildings inhabited by gangsters.
The audience loved the powerful avatar of Hrithik Roshan as Vedha, Saif’s super charm as the coolest cop Vikram in the movie impressed the audience.
Saif, expressed his excitement for the TV premiere of ‘Vikram Vedha’ saying: “Vikram Vedha was loved by the audiences for...
Saif had put great effort into his character. From vigorous practice with real guns to understanding the sounds and mechanism of shooting a real gun, the actor went into the skin of the character to showcase realism on the celluloid. He adopted the way they hold guns and the way they raid buildings inhabited by gangsters.
The audience loved the powerful avatar of Hrithik Roshan as Vedha, Saif’s super charm as the coolest cop Vikram in the movie impressed the audience.
Saif, expressed his excitement for the TV premiere of ‘Vikram Vedha’ saying: “Vikram Vedha was loved by the audiences for...
- 7/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Abu Dhabi, May 27 (Ians) Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ bagged three technical awards at the Iifa Rock night, which marked the beginning of the three-day 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (Iifa) at Yas Island on Friday night.
The awards the film got were for Cinematography (Sudeep Chatterjee), Screenplay (Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Utkarshini Vashishtha), and Dialogue (Utkarshini Vashishtha and Prakash Kapadia).
‘Gangubai…’ was followed by Anees Bazmee’s horror comedy, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, featuring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani, which won two awards — Choreography for Title Track (Bosco Caesar) and Sound Design (Mandar Kulkarni).
Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller ‘Drishyam 2’ received one award — Editing (Sandeep Francis) — as did Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s action adventure, ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’; Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Vikram Vedha’; and ‘Monica O My Darling’, starring Rajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi and Radhika Apte,...
The awards the film got were for Cinematography (Sudeep Chatterjee), Screenplay (Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Utkarshini Vashishtha), and Dialogue (Utkarshini Vashishtha and Prakash Kapadia).
‘Gangubai…’ was followed by Anees Bazmee’s horror comedy, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, featuring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani, which won two awards — Choreography for Title Track (Bosco Caesar) and Sound Design (Mandar Kulkarni).
Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller ‘Drishyam 2’ received one award — Editing (Sandeep Francis) — as did Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s action adventure, ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’; Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Vikram Vedha’; and ‘Monica O My Darling’, starring Rajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi and Radhika Apte,...
- 5/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
South Asian focused streamer ZEE5 has unveiled a 111-strong 2023 slate on the occasion of its fifth anniversary.
The lineup is across the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bangla, Punjabi and Marathi languages. The content is from top producers including Dharma Productions, Salman Khan Films, Oscar winner Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment, Bhanushali Studios, The Viral Fever, Applause Entertainment, Rose Audio Visuals, Vikas Bahl, Vivek Agnihotri, Nagraj Manjule and Sudhir Mishra.
A-list performers in the shows and films include Manoj Bajpayee, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi, Arya, Parambrata Chatterjee, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte.
Titles revealed so far include films and series including Manoj Bajpayee’s “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai”; Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s “Haddi” and “Love is Blind,” Pankaj Tripathi’s “Kadak Singh”; Huma Qureshi’s “Tarla”; Sunny Deol’s “Gadar 2”; Vetrimaaran and Vijay Sethupathi’s “Viduthalai – Part 1”; Arya’s “Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam”; Nagraj Manjule...
The lineup is across the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bangla, Punjabi and Marathi languages. The content is from top producers including Dharma Productions, Salman Khan Films, Oscar winner Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment, Bhanushali Studios, The Viral Fever, Applause Entertainment, Rose Audio Visuals, Vikas Bahl, Vivek Agnihotri, Nagraj Manjule and Sudhir Mishra.
A-list performers in the shows and films include Manoj Bajpayee, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi, Arya, Parambrata Chatterjee, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte.
Titles revealed so far include films and series including Manoj Bajpayee’s “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai”; Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s “Haddi” and “Love is Blind,” Pankaj Tripathi’s “Kadak Singh”; Huma Qureshi’s “Tarla”; Sunny Deol’s “Gadar 2”; Vetrimaaran and Vijay Sethupathi’s “Viduthalai – Part 1”; Arya’s “Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam”; Nagraj Manjule...
- 5/19/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, May 12 (Ians) Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has talked about his film ‘Vikram Vedha’ and shared that he tried doing something which was a “bit whacko” for him.
The film, which also stars Saif Ali Khan, is now airing online, with its digital premiere being made free for the viewers. He also asked if his experiment in the film worked.
“Really eager for you all to watch #VikramVedha! I tried doing something in this one which was a bit whacko for me I wonder if it has worked You tell me! Also by the way, you can watch the digital premiere absolutely Free! Which I think is amazing, well done @officialjiocinemafor making this happen!,” Hrithik, who played a gangster in the film, wrote.
‘Vikram Vedha’ is a neo-noir film and is a remake of a Tamil film of the same name. It is inspired by the Indian folktale ‘Baital Pachisi...
The film, which also stars Saif Ali Khan, is now airing online, with its digital premiere being made free for the viewers. He also asked if his experiment in the film worked.
“Really eager for you all to watch #VikramVedha! I tried doing something in this one which was a bit whacko for me I wonder if it has worked You tell me! Also by the way, you can watch the digital premiere absolutely Free! Which I think is amazing, well done @officialjiocinemafor making this happen!,” Hrithik, who played a gangster in the film, wrote.
‘Vikram Vedha’ is a neo-noir film and is a remake of a Tamil film of the same name. It is inspired by the Indian folktale ‘Baital Pachisi...
- 5/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 17 (Ians) ‘Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!’ actress Radhika Apte spoke about how the show ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ pushed her limits as an actor and gave her creative freedom to experiment as an artist. She said that the show is all about giving a new dimension to a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship, which has not been thought of before.
She said: “Action has fascinated me ever since my first film ‘Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota’, wherein I tried my hand at the genre. It is an exhilarating experience to feel the adrenaline rush that comes with action and the world that Homi Adajania has created with ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ really excites me.”
Radhika, who is known for ‘Raat akeli Hai’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’, and an American film ‘A Call To Spy’, further shared that she enjoyed playing an unapologetic and audacious character on screen.
She added: “You know,...
She said: “Action has fascinated me ever since my first film ‘Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota’, wherein I tried my hand at the genre. It is an exhilarating experience to feel the adrenaline rush that comes with action and the world that Homi Adajania has created with ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ really excites me.”
Radhika, who is known for ‘Raat akeli Hai’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’, and an American film ‘A Call To Spy’, further shared that she enjoyed playing an unapologetic and audacious character on screen.
She added: “You know,...
- 4/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
One can observe a growing trend in recent films where a previously ignored aspect in relation to women and their insignificance is taken into consideration and used to change the plot and narrate an impressive story. The insignificance of women, therefore, turns out to be their strength. In “Immerstill,” we had Hannelore Schiller taking her chances to make people aware that women exist despite society considering them unimportant. She wanted society to take up the responsibility for their women. In “Unseen,” we are told through Zenzile Mwale’s life that her insignificance comes of great help to her to reach her beloved husband, irrespective of the murders she commits in her defense.
In “Mrs Undercover,” Anushree Mehta uses the insignificance of Durga (Radhika Apte) to spy on and crack a murder mystery. Durga is reminded by her patriarchal husband (Saheb Chatterjee) that she is just a housewife and knows nothing else.
In “Mrs Undercover,” Anushree Mehta uses the insignificance of Durga (Radhika Apte) to spy on and crack a murder mystery. Durga is reminded by her patriarchal husband (Saheb Chatterjee) that she is just a housewife and knows nothing else.
- 4/14/2023
- by Carlos Luis
- Film Fugitives
Gumraah
Starring Aditya Roy Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur
The trick of enjoying Gumraah is two-pronged: go with zero expectations, and if you haven’t seen the original Tamil film Thadam, you would be hooked to the story of identical twins (told apart in the Hindi version by one of them wearing printed shirts) who meet in a police station as prime crime accused after one of them snuffs out a wealthy suburban guy , apparently to steal his 20 lakhs.
But hang on! Nothing is as simple as it seems. Not that Gumraah revels in unnecessary complications. It is a neatly done, nominally engaging whodunit crime caper where the fun quotient remains uppermost. The topping never loses it tangy flavour, and that’s what keeps our interest-level perked up right till the end.
Oh, one more thing: unlike several recent crime thrillers that start off well and come to a deadend at the climax,...
Starring Aditya Roy Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur
The trick of enjoying Gumraah is two-pronged: go with zero expectations, and if you haven’t seen the original Tamil film Thadam, you would be hooked to the story of identical twins (told apart in the Hindi version by one of them wearing printed shirts) who meet in a police station as prime crime accused after one of them snuffs out a wealthy suburban guy , apparently to steal his 20 lakhs.
But hang on! Nothing is as simple as it seems. Not that Gumraah revels in unnecessary complications. It is a neatly done, nominally engaging whodunit crime caper where the fun quotient remains uppermost. The topping never loses it tangy flavour, and that’s what keeps our interest-level perked up right till the end.
Oh, one more thing: unlike several recent crime thrillers that start off well and come to a deadend at the climax,...
- 4/6/2023
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
‘Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!’ actress Radhika Apte, who is seen playing Durga, a housewife and an undercover agent in the spy comedy ‘Mrs Undercover’, said she fell in love with her character the minute she heard the script. Radhika said that now-a-days, women-led films are getting more eyeballs from the viewers.
She said: “I think the premise of the film was really exciting for me. We live in a country where there is a lot of patriarchy and so many women slog days and nights to keep their families happy, and yet go unnoticed so I think it did resonate with me and what I like about Durga is her innocence, her naivety, her clumsiness and even her journey of discovering herself. I think that was really good.”
Radhika, who is known for ‘Raat Akeli Hai’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’, and an American film, ‘A Call To Spy’, said...
She said: “I think the premise of the film was really exciting for me. We live in a country where there is a lot of patriarchy and so many women slog days and nights to keep their families happy, and yet go unnoticed so I think it did resonate with me and what I like about Durga is her innocence, her naivety, her clumsiness and even her journey of discovering herself. I think that was really good.”
Radhika, who is known for ‘Raat Akeli Hai’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’, and an American film, ‘A Call To Spy’, said...
- 4/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
‘Mrs. Undercover’ director Anushree Mehta talked about her upcoming spy comedy film starring Radhika Apte in the lead role of an undercover agent and shared how the idea was conceived and why she found Radhika to be perfect for the role.
She also added about the struggles of female directors to establish themselves in the industry.
‘Mrs. Undercover’ is a story of Durga, played by Radhika, who was an undercover agent, however, after ten years when she was called back on duty, things are not that easy for her as after marriage, she has forgotten everything as she just gave all the time to family.
When asked about how she come up with the idea, and did the story of Durga have any real-life reference, she told Ians: “I came up with the idea of ‘Mrs. Undercover’ one fine morning almost five years ago. That very day I shared the...
She also added about the struggles of female directors to establish themselves in the industry.
‘Mrs. Undercover’ is a story of Durga, played by Radhika, who was an undercover agent, however, after ten years when she was called back on duty, things are not that easy for her as after marriage, she has forgotten everything as she just gave all the time to family.
When asked about how she come up with the idea, and did the story of Durga have any real-life reference, she told Ians: “I came up with the idea of ‘Mrs. Undercover’ one fine morning almost five years ago. That very day I shared the...
- 4/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Acclaimed actress Radhika Apte talks about playing a housewife and undercover agent in the spy comedy ‘Mrs Undercover’.
Radhika will play the role of Durga, a former undercover agent who turns homemaker, and is called back on duty after ten years. She discovers that getting back is not easy because after marriage she has forgotten everything, having devoted all her time to her family.
The 37-year-old actress said: “For me, ‘Mrs Undercover’ is special for many reasons. Not only is spy comedy an unexplored genre in India, but at the very first narration of this film I fell for my character. Durga is funny, kind, sincere, she is also clumsy and unsure of herself, and this film is her journey of discovering her own strength.”
Radhika said that every woman will relate to her on-screen character Durga as it is a story of every housewife who gives up her dreams of a career for family.
Radhika will play the role of Durga, a former undercover agent who turns homemaker, and is called back on duty after ten years. She discovers that getting back is not easy because after marriage she has forgotten everything, having devoted all her time to her family.
The 37-year-old actress said: “For me, ‘Mrs Undercover’ is special for many reasons. Not only is spy comedy an unexplored genre in India, but at the very first narration of this film I fell for my character. Durga is funny, kind, sincere, she is also clumsy and unsure of herself, and this film is her journey of discovering her own strength.”
Radhika said that every woman will relate to her on-screen character Durga as it is a story of every housewife who gives up her dreams of a career for family.
- 3/30/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The International Indian Film Academy and Awards (Iifa) has announced its technical winners from 2022. There are total nine categories of technical awards which include cinematography, screenplay, dialogue, choreography, sound design, editing, special effects (visuals), background score and sound design.
Of these, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ leads the pack as it bagged 3 awards – Best Cinematography was won by Dop Sudeep Chatterjee, Best Screenplay went to Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Utkarshini Vashishtha, and Best Dialogues was conferred upon Utkarshini Vashishtha and Prakash Kapadia.
The Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani-starrer horror comedy, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ won Best Choreography for title track by choreographer duo, Bosco-Caesar, and Best Sound Design by Mandar Kulkarni.
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller ‘Drishyam 2’ won the award for Best Editing by Sandeep Francis. Similarly, the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer action adventure, ‘Brahmastra: Part One-Shiva’ took home the trophy for another post-production...
Of these, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ leads the pack as it bagged 3 awards – Best Cinematography was won by Dop Sudeep Chatterjee, Best Screenplay went to Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Utkarshini Vashishtha, and Best Dialogues was conferred upon Utkarshini Vashishtha and Prakash Kapadia.
The Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani-starrer horror comedy, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ won Best Choreography for title track by choreographer duo, Bosco-Caesar, and Best Sound Design by Mandar Kulkarni.
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller ‘Drishyam 2’ won the award for Best Editing by Sandeep Francis. Similarly, the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer action adventure, ‘Brahmastra: Part One-Shiva’ took home the trophy for another post-production...
- 3/10/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Yash Raj Films’ hugely anticipated “Pathaan,” the comeback film of Shah Rukh Khan, is releasing worldwide in over 100 countries, making it one of the widest openings for a Bollywood film.
Also starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, and directed by Siddharth Anand, “Pathaan” is part of producer Aditya Chopra’s spy universe, which also includes the “Tiger” franchise, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, and “War,” starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff.
In 2022, Bollywood film “Vikram Vedha,” with Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte, also released in more than 100 countries.
“Pathaan” was in the eye of a storm in December 2022, when members of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party took objection to a song in the film and the film was subsequently censored. However, in recent days the film indirectly received a boost when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told party workers not to make “unnecessary comments” about movies.
Also starring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, and directed by Siddharth Anand, “Pathaan” is part of producer Aditya Chopra’s spy universe, which also includes the “Tiger” franchise, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, and “War,” starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff.
In 2022, Bollywood film “Vikram Vedha,” with Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte, also released in more than 100 countries.
“Pathaan” was in the eye of a storm in December 2022, when members of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party took objection to a song in the film and the film was subsequently censored. However, in recent days the film indirectly received a boost when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told party workers not to make “unnecessary comments” about movies.
- 1/24/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
U.K. broadcaster Sky History has acquired “Liberté,” a short film about a female Muslim spy who served as a British secret agent during World War 2.
“Liberté” tells the true story of Noor Inayat Khan, the daughter of a Sufi preacher and an American, who became a France-based spy and radio operator for the British during the war, and was ultimately held captive by the Nazi regime and executed at the Dachau concentration camp.
The drama is written and co-produced by Sky News anchor, broadcaster and journalist Sam Naz, who also stars as Khan. The film is based on testimony given by Khan’s German captors after the war. “Liberté” is believed to have been the last word uttered by Khan before her death.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Khan’s mission.
“Here was a key figure in the war effort who looked like me, yet I had...
“Liberté” tells the true story of Noor Inayat Khan, the daughter of a Sufi preacher and an American, who became a France-based spy and radio operator for the British during the war, and was ultimately held captive by the Nazi regime and executed at the Dachau concentration camp.
The drama is written and co-produced by Sky News anchor, broadcaster and journalist Sam Naz, who also stars as Khan. The film is based on testimony given by Khan’s German captors after the war. “Liberté” is believed to have been the last word uttered by Khan before her death.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Khan’s mission.
“Here was a key figure in the war effort who looked like me, yet I had...
- 1/4/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Bollywood’s Greek God Hrithik Roshan’s first post of 2023 has taken over the Internet for all the right reasons.
Hrithik took to Instagram and shared a picture flaunting his perfectly toned six-pack abs and perfectly ripped body.
Hrithik wrote: “Alright. Let’s go. #2023.”
As soon as he dropped the picture, his friends took to the comment section to praise him.
Varun Dhawan commented: “Okay then.”
Punit Malhotra wrote: “Boom!!!!” followed by a fire emoticon.
Last month, Hrithik was holidaying in France with his sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan, his girlfriend Saba Azad and cousins Eshaan and Pashmina.
Speaking about his work, Hrithik will next be seen in the film ‘Fighter’ with Deepika Padukone.
He was last seen on screen in ‘Vikram Vedha’, which also stars Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte.
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Hrithik took to Instagram and shared a picture flaunting his perfectly toned six-pack abs and perfectly ripped body.
Hrithik wrote: “Alright. Let’s go. #2023.”
As soon as he dropped the picture, his friends took to the comment section to praise him.
Varun Dhawan commented: “Okay then.”
Punit Malhotra wrote: “Boom!!!!” followed by a fire emoticon.
Last month, Hrithik was holidaying in France with his sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan, his girlfriend Saba Azad and cousins Eshaan and Pashmina.
Speaking about his work, Hrithik will next be seen in the film ‘Fighter’ with Deepika Padukone.
He was last seen on screen in ‘Vikram Vedha’, which also stars Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte.
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A post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan)...
- 1/2/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The biggest celebration of Indian cinema, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (Iifa), returns with its 23rd edition to Abu Dhabi, on February 9th, 10th and 11th, 2023. As the countdown to the biggest celebration of Indian Cinema worldwide draws near, International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) Awards announces its 12 Popular Category nominations
Rounding out the 12 Popular award Categories are Best Picture | Direction | Performance in a Leading Role (Female)| Performance in a Leading Role (Male) | Performance in a Supporting Role (Female) | Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) | Music Direction| Best Story (Original) | Best Story (Adapted) | Lyrics | Playback Singer (Female) | Playback Singer (Male). Global Voting goes Live on Tuesday, 27th December 2022 and is open to everyone on https://gvote2023.iifa.com/
The top picks for the ‘Best Picture’ category are Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Darlings, Drishyam 2, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Vikram Vedha
Nominations for the ‘Direction’ category are Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, Darlings,...
Rounding out the 12 Popular award Categories are Best Picture | Direction | Performance in a Leading Role (Female)| Performance in a Leading Role (Male) | Performance in a Supporting Role (Female) | Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) | Music Direction| Best Story (Original) | Best Story (Adapted) | Lyrics | Playback Singer (Female) | Playback Singer (Male). Global Voting goes Live on Tuesday, 27th December 2022 and is open to everyone on https://gvote2023.iifa.com/
The top picks for the ‘Best Picture’ category are Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Darlings, Drishyam 2, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Vikram Vedha
Nominations for the ‘Direction’ category are Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, Darlings,...
- 12/26/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Oftentimes, we dream of bigger things and wonder if we will ever achieve them. However, it’s rightly said, “To become big, you need to think big”. Still don’t believe it? Then meet the person who perfectly embodies this saying: anchor and digital creator Jindal Dikshit. She wouldn’t have achieved this stature if she didn’t believe in the aforementioned quote and in herself.
Well, speaking of all this, anchor Jindal Dikshit added a new milestone to her journey by sharing the stage with the youth sensations Pawandeep Rajan and Arunita Kanjilal. That’s amazing, right? Recently, the anchor hosted a grand concert for these Indian Idol winners at Kala Nagari, Vadodara (Gujarat).
The show was astounding, and Jindal Dikshit took to Instagram to share a few glimpses from the evening. On being graced with the wonderful opportunity of hosting a show for Pawandeep and Arunita, Jindal couldn...
Well, speaking of all this, anchor Jindal Dikshit added a new milestone to her journey by sharing the stage with the youth sensations Pawandeep Rajan and Arunita Kanjilal. That’s amazing, right? Recently, the anchor hosted a grand concert for these Indian Idol winners at Kala Nagari, Vadodara (Gujarat).
The show was astounding, and Jindal Dikshit took to Instagram to share a few glimpses from the evening. On being graced with the wonderful opportunity of hosting a show for Pawandeep and Arunita, Jindal couldn...
- 12/20/2022
- by agency
- GlamSham
It is after a long time that jazz wizardry is unleashed as a binding element and the mode of continuity and soul of R D Burman would be mightily pleased that one of his iconic songs is now the title of a film.
Monica O My Darling is a film that unleashes the prowess of Huma Qureshi as an actor par excellence who can carry a film on her shoulders with panache. As a follow up of Maharani-2, Huma Qureshi has underlined the seamless manner in which she can slip into roles of characters and make a success out of it.
Mounted on the platform of a noir film, Monica O My Darling is a fast-paced thriller which has the potential to captivate the audience and keep them riveted till the end of the movie. While Raj Kumar Rao is the main hero, the film rides more on the...
Monica O My Darling is a film that unleashes the prowess of Huma Qureshi as an actor par excellence who can carry a film on her shoulders with panache. As a follow up of Maharani-2, Huma Qureshi has underlined the seamless manner in which she can slip into roles of characters and make a success out of it.
Mounted on the platform of a noir film, Monica O My Darling is a fast-paced thriller which has the potential to captivate the audience and keep them riveted till the end of the movie. While Raj Kumar Rao is the main hero, the film rides more on the...
- 11/15/2022
- by Nalin Rai
- GlamSham
Monica, O My Darling(Netflix)
Directed by Vasan Bala
Somewhere in the acquisitive amoral chaos of Vasan Bala’s twisted kingdom, Rajkummar Rao and Huma Qureshi, playing two of the most shamelessly self-serving jerks in recent cinematic history, are down on the floor, wrestling with an Usha Uthup pretender singing ‘Loving You So Much I Want To Kill You.’
Yes, physically wrestling, until one of them is almost dead.
It is a deliciously demonic moment defining the gender-proof nature of human greed. When you are so money-minded that your conscience has gone for a call of nature, then be prepared to battle it out man-to-man, even if you are a woman.
Alas, such delightfully epiphanic moments are hard to come by in Vasant Bala’s first directorial deep-dive since Mard Ko Dard Nahin into the bowels of eccentricity. Playing a dude who doesn’t feel any physical pain no matter...
Directed by Vasan Bala
Somewhere in the acquisitive amoral chaos of Vasan Bala’s twisted kingdom, Rajkummar Rao and Huma Qureshi, playing two of the most shamelessly self-serving jerks in recent cinematic history, are down on the floor, wrestling with an Usha Uthup pretender singing ‘Loving You So Much I Want To Kill You.’
Yes, physically wrestling, until one of them is almost dead.
It is a deliciously demonic moment defining the gender-proof nature of human greed. When you are so money-minded that your conscience has gone for a call of nature, then be prepared to battle it out man-to-man, even if you are a woman.
Alas, such delightfully epiphanic moments are hard to come by in Vasant Bala’s first directorial deep-dive since Mard Ko Dard Nahin into the bowels of eccentricity. Playing a dude who doesn’t feel any physical pain no matter...
- 11/11/2022
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
After debuting at Cannes with his debut feature “Peddlers” and Toronto with his sophomore film “The Man Who Feels No Pain,” director Vasan Bala’s third feature “Monica, O My Darling” is one of the marquee titles of the year for Netflix India.
The film is produced by Matchbox Shots (“Andhadhun”) for Netflix.
Prior to “Monica, O My Darling,” Bala directed episodes of Netflix series “Ray” and was one of the writers on cricket epic “’83.” “Andhadhun” writer Yogesh Chandekar adapted “Monica, O My Darling” from the novel “Burutasu No Shinzou” (“Brutus’ Heart”) by Higashino Keigo, whose “The Devotion of Suspect X” is also getting a Netflix adaptation by Sujoy Ghosh (“Kahaani”).
The neo-noir film follows a slick robotics expert, who becomes embroiled in a series of murders during an affair with fellow employee, the titular Monica. Radhika Apte (“Raat Akeli Hai”) plays the police officer in charge of investigating the case.
The film is produced by Matchbox Shots (“Andhadhun”) for Netflix.
Prior to “Monica, O My Darling,” Bala directed episodes of Netflix series “Ray” and was one of the writers on cricket epic “’83.” “Andhadhun” writer Yogesh Chandekar adapted “Monica, O My Darling” from the novel “Burutasu No Shinzou” (“Brutus’ Heart”) by Higashino Keigo, whose “The Devotion of Suspect X” is also getting a Netflix adaptation by Sujoy Ghosh (“Kahaani”).
The neo-noir film follows a slick robotics expert, who becomes embroiled in a series of murders during an affair with fellow employee, the titular Monica. Radhika Apte (“Raat Akeli Hai”) plays the police officer in charge of investigating the case.
- 11/11/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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