New Delhi, March 9 (Ians) Actor-director Satish Kaushik was last seen at Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi’s Holi party in Mumbai, where he was being his usual smiling self, his very presence a source of joy for others.
Breaking the news of Satish Kaushik’s sudden demise, Anupam Kher poured his feelings into his tweet: “I know ‘death is the ultimate truth of this world!’ But I never thought in my dreams that I would write this thing about my best friend #SatishKaushik while alive. Such a sudden full stop on a friendship of 45 years!! Life will Never be the same without you Satish! Om Shanti!”
Kangana Ranaut was also one of the first Bollywood celebrities to take to social media to express the feelings of a number of others when she tweeted: “Woke up to this horrible news. He was my biggest cheerleader, a very successful actor and director...
Breaking the news of Satish Kaushik’s sudden demise, Anupam Kher poured his feelings into his tweet: “I know ‘death is the ultimate truth of this world!’ But I never thought in my dreams that I would write this thing about my best friend #SatishKaushik while alive. Such a sudden full stop on a friendship of 45 years!! Life will Never be the same without you Satish! Om Shanti!”
Kangana Ranaut was also one of the first Bollywood celebrities to take to social media to express the feelings of a number of others when she tweeted: “Woke up to this horrible news. He was my biggest cheerleader, a very successful actor and director...
- 3/9/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
ReviewIt begins with a great idea, and one can appreciate the development of the script, but somewhere in its structuring and performances, the great idea gets a little lost.CrisThat Chup has managed to contain itself is proven by the fact that I could write this review without shaky hands, without constantly looking behind me, wondering if there is a hooded figure ready to pounce with a knife. It is only a film, the making clearly says, about a psychopath who kills film critics, for the reviews that they write. Thankfully it is not shot like a documentary, which could have given you the jitters. Plus they give you stars like Dulquer Salmaan, Sunny Deol and Pooja Bhatt, so definitely, not real. One can imagine how it must have begun as a one-line plot – an artist who kills reviewers – and then developed into a well-thought-out script, with the how and...
- 9/23/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Chup: Revenge Of The Artiste
Starring Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Pooja Bhatt
Directed by R Balki
The very sound of Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam, Jaane kya tuney kahi and Yeh duniya agar mil bhi jaaye toh kya hai, playing in the background is enough reason to plunge into R Balki’s latest offering, a tender, brutal, uncompromising, disturbing, savagely funny, tragic thriller/romance where Sunny Deol and Dulquer Salmaan play of the most riveting games of cat-and-mouse seen in Hindi cinema.
While the vividly sketched characters play their own mind games, Balki and his excellent co-writer Raja Sen and Rishi Virmani are agreeably honest with us the audience. The identity of the serial killer is revealed minutes into the storytelling. In no time at all, I was no longer doing a body-count. It didn’t matter how many film critics the serial killer bumped off(as...
Starring Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Pooja Bhatt
Directed by R Balki
The very sound of Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam, Jaane kya tuney kahi and Yeh duniya agar mil bhi jaaye toh kya hai, playing in the background is enough reason to plunge into R Balki’s latest offering, a tender, brutal, uncompromising, disturbing, savagely funny, tragic thriller/romance where Sunny Deol and Dulquer Salmaan play of the most riveting games of cat-and-mouse seen in Hindi cinema.
While the vividly sketched characters play their own mind games, Balki and his excellent co-writer Raja Sen and Rishi Virmani are agreeably honest with us the audience. The identity of the serial killer is revealed minutes into the storytelling. In no time at all, I was no longer doing a body-count. It didn’t matter how many film critics the serial killer bumped off(as...
- 9/23/2022
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Filmmaker R. Balki has talked about casting actress Shreya Dhanwanthary in his upcoming psychological thriller film ‘Chup’, starring Dulquer Salmaan.
Shreya is well-known for her Amazon Prime Video web series ‘The Family Man’ and ‘Scam 1992’.
“Shreya is a volcanic talent. I had seen her perform in ‘Scam 1992’ and ‘The Family Man’ and was hugely impressed.”
“When I met her for the first time, within five minutes of the conversation, I asked her whether she’d like to read a script and that’s how I offered her ‘Chup’. I saw Nila in her the moment I met her.”
Others headlining the power-packed cast of the film are Sunny Deol and Pooja Bhatt.
The movie is directed by R Balki and produced by Hope Productions and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. The film is written by R Balki himself based on the story he started working on a few years ago.
The...
Shreya is well-known for her Amazon Prime Video web series ‘The Family Man’ and ‘Scam 1992’.
“Shreya is a volcanic talent. I had seen her perform in ‘Scam 1992’ and ‘The Family Man’ and was hugely impressed.”
“When I met her for the first time, within five minutes of the conversation, I asked her whether she’d like to read a script and that’s how I offered her ‘Chup’. I saw Nila in her the moment I met her.”
Others headlining the power-packed cast of the film are Sunny Deol and Pooja Bhatt.
The movie is directed by R Balki and produced by Hope Productions and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. The film is written by R Balki himself based on the story he started working on a few years ago.
The...
- 9/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
In the first review that R Balki read of his 2007 debut feature ‘Cheeni Kum’, a top critic of the time trashed the film, sending the filmmaker into a “deep depression,” as he says, despite the film being otherwise well received and friends telling him that one person’s opinion did not matter, reports ‘Variety’.
“It mattered to me and somewhere that thought hit me that how is it that you [the critic] can say whatever you want, and get away and I’m accountable to you, but you’re not accountable to me,” Balki said in a conversation with ‘Variety’. “I found that unfairness in the whole relationship firstly depressing and then very fascinating.”
The director, who went on to make ‘Paa’ (2009) with Amitabh Bachchan and ‘The Pad Man’ (2018), starring Akshay Kumar, is returning to the big screen with ‘Chup’, a thriller where a serial killer brutally murders Bollywood film critics and...
“It mattered to me and somewhere that thought hit me that how is it that you [the critic] can say whatever you want, and get away and I’m accountable to you, but you’re not accountable to me,” Balki said in a conversation with ‘Variety’. “I found that unfairness in the whole relationship firstly depressing and then very fascinating.”
The director, who went on to make ‘Paa’ (2009) with Amitabh Bachchan and ‘The Pad Man’ (2018), starring Akshay Kumar, is returning to the big screen with ‘Chup’, a thriller where a serial killer brutally murders Bollywood film critics and...
- 9/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Filmmaker R. Balki and actor Dulquer Salmaan are teaming for the first time on “Chup,” a thriller where a serial killer brutally murders Bollywood film critics and carves star ratings on their foreheads.
The cast also includes Bollywood veterans Sunny Deol (“Gadar: Ek Prem Katha”) and Pooja Bhatt (Netflix’s “Bombay Begums”), Shreya Dhanwanthary (Amazon Prime Video’s “The Family Man”) and Tamil-language cinema stalwart Saranya Ponvannan (“Viruman”).
Balki, whose credits include “Cheeni Kum” (2007) and “Paa” (2009), both starring Amitabh Bachchan, last directed “Pad Man” (2018), starring Akshay Kumar.
Salmaan is a rare breed in Indian cinema in that he has equal felicity in multiple languages. A superstar of Malayalam-language cinema with hits including “Kurup” (2021) and “Bangalore Days” (2014), Salmaan is also known for Tamil-language success “O Kadhal Kanmani” (2015) and Hindi-language “Karwaan” (2018). His recent release “Sita Ramam” was a hit across its Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi-language versions.
“He’s one of the...
The cast also includes Bollywood veterans Sunny Deol (“Gadar: Ek Prem Katha”) and Pooja Bhatt (Netflix’s “Bombay Begums”), Shreya Dhanwanthary (Amazon Prime Video’s “The Family Man”) and Tamil-language cinema stalwart Saranya Ponvannan (“Viruman”).
Balki, whose credits include “Cheeni Kum” (2007) and “Paa” (2009), both starring Amitabh Bachchan, last directed “Pad Man” (2018), starring Akshay Kumar.
Salmaan is a rare breed in Indian cinema in that he has equal felicity in multiple languages. A superstar of Malayalam-language cinema with hits including “Kurup” (2021) and “Bangalore Days” (2014), Salmaan is also known for Tamil-language success “O Kadhal Kanmani” (2015) and Hindi-language “Karwaan” (2018). His recent release “Sita Ramam” was a hit across its Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi-language versions.
“He’s one of the...
- 9/18/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Filmmaker R Balki had unveiled the ‘Chup’ teaser on Bollywood legend Guru Dutt’s birthday. Paying an ode to him, the teaser directly pointed to the criticism that the legendary director received for his masterpiece ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’. The recently released trailer of the thriller has gained a lot of appreciation from the fans and the release of the psychological thriller has become the most awaited one.
R Balki’s ‘Chup:The Revenge of The Artist’ becomes the first film in Hindi Cinema to be shot at the J J School of Arts. The academy is one bringing out exceptional talents of arts and the film that comes as an ode to the artist had to be shot at one of the most inspiring locations. The director opened up on the shoot of the film at the exquisite location and his memorable experience with the same.
“Chup relates to the life of an artist,...
R Balki’s ‘Chup:The Revenge of The Artist’ becomes the first film in Hindi Cinema to be shot at the J J School of Arts. The academy is one bringing out exceptional talents of arts and the film that comes as an ode to the artist had to be shot at one of the most inspiring locations. The director opened up on the shoot of the film at the exquisite location and his memorable experience with the same.
“Chup relates to the life of an artist,...
- 9/17/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Director R Balki’s psychological thriller Chup is on the edge and it’s the interesting reveals from the movie that’s adding to our excitement. The shoot of the film has been an incredible journey for the whole cast and the trailer of the film exudes all their energetic performances.
Being part of the talented cast of the film, actor Sunny Deol is popularly known for his action thrillers. Chup will mark the actor’s first-time pair-up with director R Balki. The actor recently opened up on his experience working with the director and it’s heartwarming.
He expressed, “It is my first time working with Balki sir. He is really a great professional with a great vision. He knows what he wants and is very precise with his work, and that’s what made us finish the shoot within just 45 days. It was a great pleasure working with him and the whole team.
Being part of the talented cast of the film, actor Sunny Deol is popularly known for his action thrillers. Chup will mark the actor’s first-time pair-up with director R Balki. The actor recently opened up on his experience working with the director and it’s heartwarming.
He expressed, “It is my first time working with Balki sir. He is really a great professional with a great vision. He knows what he wants and is very precise with his work, and that’s what made us finish the shoot within just 45 days. It was a great pleasure working with him and the whole team.
- 9/16/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The trailer of ‘Chup’, directed by veteran ad filmmaker and director R. Balki, was released on Monday. A film centred around revenge killings, the needle of suspicion in it points to a filmmaker, who’s believed to have committed the murders after critics panned his movie while being generous to what he believes less-deserving films.
The serial killer thriller stars Dulquer Salmaan, fresh off his success in Sita Rama, who plays the film director, Pooja Bhatt, Sunny Deol and Shreya Dhanwanthary.
The film seems to come from a very personal space of Balki, whose some films have failed to impress the critics. He even went on to call out the critics in the past over their pretentious attitude towards movies with mainstream elements.
Talking about the germ of the idea, Balki said: “I had this idea for the story a long time ago and I don’t know why I...
The serial killer thriller stars Dulquer Salmaan, fresh off his success in Sita Rama, who plays the film director, Pooja Bhatt, Sunny Deol and Shreya Dhanwanthary.
The film seems to come from a very personal space of Balki, whose some films have failed to impress the critics. He even went on to call out the critics in the past over their pretentious attitude towards movies with mainstream elements.
Talking about the germ of the idea, Balki said: “I had this idea for the story a long time ago and I don’t know why I...
- 9/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The upcoming film ‘Chup’ will mark the debut of veteran superstar Amitabh Bachchan as a music composer, director R Balki divulged the details as the film is set to release on September 23.
The film is a romantic psychopath thriller, a thought Balki had after ‘Cheeni Kum’ and decided to write it much later. The poster revealing the release date was released on Thursday.
Talking about the same, Balki said “‘Chup’ is special for more than one reason. For me the biggest reason is it marks the official debut of Amitabh Bachchan as a music composer.”
Big B and Balki have a long standing association and the superstar has worked with him in almost all of his films.
The director then revealed how the music composing debut for Big B unfolded, “Amitji saw ‘Chup’ and played an instinctive original melody on his piano as he relived the film. It was his...
The film is a romantic psychopath thriller, a thought Balki had after ‘Cheeni Kum’ and decided to write it much later. The poster revealing the release date was released on Thursday.
Talking about the same, Balki said “‘Chup’ is special for more than one reason. For me the biggest reason is it marks the official debut of Amitabh Bachchan as a music composer.”
Big B and Balki have a long standing association and the superstar has worked with him in almost all of his films.
The director then revealed how the music composing debut for Big B unfolded, “Amitji saw ‘Chup’ and played an instinctive original melody on his piano as he relived the film. It was his...
- 8/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Known for originality in his stories and story telling, for presenting unexplored themes in a commercial format, ‘Chup’ is filmmaker R Balki’s most ambitious film till date. Ambition not in big budget terms but in scale of thought. Releasing on 23rd September, 2022, it’s a romantic psychopath thriller, a thought he had after ‘Cheeni Kum’ and decided to write it much later. The poster revealing the release date released today.
Speaking of the same R Balki said, “Chup is special for more than one reason. For me the biggest reason is it marks the official debut of Amitabh Bachchan as a music composer. Amitji saw Chup and played an instinctive original melody on his piano as he relived the film. It was his way of expressing his feelings for the film, paying a tribute. This composition, his gift to the film, will be the end title track of Chup.
Speaking of the same R Balki said, “Chup is special for more than one reason. For me the biggest reason is it marks the official debut of Amitabh Bachchan as a music composer. Amitji saw Chup and played an instinctive original melody on his piano as he relived the film. It was his way of expressing his feelings for the film, paying a tribute. This composition, his gift to the film, will be the end title track of Chup.
- 8/25/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Namaste, Sat Sri Akaal, Assalamualaikum and welcome to My Christmas/New Year’s present to all you Bollywood fanatics. The 2015 countdown of the Top Grossing Films.
Now for the countdown. Bear in mind that this countdown is based on pure fact and figures. This is a countdown based on what you the viewer have voted for with your feet, as you the viewer have taken the time out from your lives to see these films in your droves. You may agree with some of them you may not agree with some of them – but come what may, these are your top ten grossers for 2015.
10. Gabbar is Back
Starring – Akshay Kumar, Shruti Hassan, Suman Talwar, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sunil Grover
Director – Krish
Producer – Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Shabina Khan
Music – Chirantan Bhatt, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Manj Musik
Release Date – May 1st
Okay I will be honest. I was surprised...
Now for the countdown. Bear in mind that this countdown is based on pure fact and figures. This is a countdown based on what you the viewer have voted for with your feet, as you the viewer have taken the time out from your lives to see these films in your droves. You may agree with some of them you may not agree with some of them – but come what may, these are your top ten grossers for 2015.
10. Gabbar is Back
Starring – Akshay Kumar, Shruti Hassan, Suman Talwar, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sunil Grover
Director – Krish
Producer – Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, Shabina Khan
Music – Chirantan Bhatt, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Manj Musik
Release Date – May 1st
Okay I will be honest. I was surprised...
- 1/25/2016
- by Rima Bhatia
- Bollyspice
X: Past is Present has 11 filmmakers, 11 women, 2 Mr. Ks and 1 story. Watch Sucharita's Not A Movie Review of X: Past Is Present. The movie stars Rajat Kapoor, Anshuman Jha, Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte and Swara Bhaskar and the directors are Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Nalan Kumarasamy, Hemant Gaba, Pratim D. Gupta, Q, Raja Sen, Rajshree Ojha, Sandeep Mohan, Sudhish Kamath and Suparn Verma.
- 11/18/2015
- Film Companion
Raja Sen, who is among the 11 filmmakers helming the experimental Indie film X: Past is Present, reveals that working on his maiden directorial venture has been an educative and interesting journey but also crazy. “Among the many things I have learned is that democracy is a bizarre system,” he says referring to the several sessions he’s had with the other 10 directors for the film. Admitting that it’s not exactly the kind of debut most directors dream of, Sen however points out that getting to work with noted names including the noted award-winning cinematographer Ravi K Chandran and the acclaimed editor A Sreekar Prasad made it the best debut for a director. “The entire process has been complex considering we’ve had to understand and adjust each other’s styles on one film. But that was the idea to have a concept many would consider bizarre and turn it into reality,...
- 11/14/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
What happens when three power house performers come together for a project? Well that is exactly what the audience will be treated to with the upcoming film X: Past Is Present. In fact the film which will be helmed by 11 directors will feature Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte and Swara Bhaskar in a story that is a bold passion play of man-woman relationships.
Apparently, the story of the film will delve into the mind of a single man who recalls his passionate journey with various women spanning 25 years. Accompanying the three beauties will be Rajat Kapoor as the lead character. However if that wasn't enough X: Past Is Present will also feature nine other actresses.
As for the film itself conceptualized by Sudhish Kamath, and backed by Manish Mundra and Shiladitya Bora, it will also feature inputs from filmmakers like Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Nalan Kumarasamy, Pratim D. Gupta, Q,...
Apparently, the story of the film will delve into the mind of a single man who recalls his passionate journey with various women spanning 25 years. Accompanying the three beauties will be Rajat Kapoor as the lead character. However if that wasn't enough X: Past Is Present will also feature nine other actresses.
As for the film itself conceptualized by Sudhish Kamath, and backed by Manish Mundra and Shiladitya Bora, it will also feature inputs from filmmakers like Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Nalan Kumarasamy, Pratim D. Gupta, Q,...
- 10/31/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
A Tragedy Queen. Wild Child. Karma Chameleon. Woman of Substance. Kangana Ranaut has had a meteoric rise and emerged as the dark horse of the industry, creating a unique irreplaceable identity for herself.
The actress who hailed from a small town, traveled a long way with big dreams of being a superstar, and has successfully managed to do so on her own terms.
Unconventional and eccentric, Kangana never shieds away from experimenting and shedding her skin to transform into her memorable characters. While she showed tremendous promise in films like Life in a Metro and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Kangana defied stereotypes with films like Fashion and Tanu Weds Manu.The actress also stole the show in Krrish 3, as she metamorphosed into the edgy Kaya, and then went on to cement her position as possibly the best actress of her generation with Queen, for which she won a National Award.
The actress who hailed from a small town, traveled a long way with big dreams of being a superstar, and has successfully managed to do so on her own terms.
Unconventional and eccentric, Kangana never shieds away from experimenting and shedding her skin to transform into her memorable characters. While she showed tremendous promise in films like Life in a Metro and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Kangana defied stereotypes with films like Fashion and Tanu Weds Manu.The actress also stole the show in Krrish 3, as she metamorphosed into the edgy Kaya, and then went on to cement her position as possibly the best actress of her generation with Queen, for which she won a National Award.
- 4/25/2015
- by Sunny Malik
- Bollyspice
There are some trailers that stay with you long after you’ve seen it! And that’s exactly what has happened with Shoojit Sircar’s family comedy drama Piku’s trailer that went live on You Tube and Facebook on Wednesday night.
In less than a few hours, the trailer went viral and began trending nationally. Several celebrities joined fans and critics as they gushed about the trailer and showered the cast- Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan with profuse praises!
Leading Bollywood critic Rajeev Masand who was one of the first to tweet said “#Piku looks like such fun! And whattay cast.” Leading director Karan Johar who was equally impressed with the trailer said “Superb and unusual trailer!”
Ranveer Singh who couldn’t contain his happiness said “Motion se hi Emotion! 3 of my fav actors in what promises 2 b a little gem!” The actor was also joined by...
In less than a few hours, the trailer went viral and began trending nationally. Several celebrities joined fans and critics as they gushed about the trailer and showered the cast- Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan with profuse praises!
Leading Bollywood critic Rajeev Masand who was one of the first to tweet said “#Piku looks like such fun! And whattay cast.” Leading director Karan Johar who was equally impressed with the trailer said “Superb and unusual trailer!”
Ranveer Singh who couldn’t contain his happiness said “Motion se hi Emotion! 3 of my fav actors in what promises 2 b a little gem!” The actor was also joined by...
- 3/28/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
So called as the “twisted entertainment” which is all set to release tomorrow has bowled the critics over with Varun Dhawan’s one of the most anticipated film Badlapur.
The makers, who recently scheduled the screening of the film for the industry folks and the critics, are being flooded with congratulatory messages all over! It seems that the film has certainly justified the ample of buzz that it created for itself with the very first release of the teaser.
Here is what they have to say.
Karan Johar: Badlapur is absolutely stunning! Varun made me so so proud! He is exceptional!!! And it’s doesn’t get better than Nawaz!! Must watch!! Thrilled to bits to see the media reaction of Badlapur go watch our best psychological thriller yet.
Homi Adajania: Badlapur impresses with Sriram Raghavan’s inimitable style. I love the premise of his narrative, of unknowingly...
The makers, who recently scheduled the screening of the film for the industry folks and the critics, are being flooded with congratulatory messages all over! It seems that the film has certainly justified the ample of buzz that it created for itself with the very first release of the teaser.
Here is what they have to say.
Karan Johar: Badlapur is absolutely stunning! Varun made me so so proud! He is exceptional!!! And it’s doesn’t get better than Nawaz!! Must watch!! Thrilled to bits to see the media reaction of Badlapur go watch our best psychological thriller yet.
Homi Adajania: Badlapur impresses with Sriram Raghavan’s inimitable style. I love the premise of his narrative, of unknowingly...
- 2/22/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
In 2014, the total amount earned by just the top 5 films in India netted ₹ 1940 Crore! Quite an impressive number! We thought we would give you a look into those top 5! Bear in mind that this countdown is based on pure fact and figures and what films the audience came out in droves to see! You may have liked some of the films and some of them you may have not – but come what may, these are your top five grossers for 2014.
5. Singham Returns
Starring – Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amol Gupte, Anupam Kher, Dayananad Shetty, Sameer Dharamadhikari, Ashwini Kalsekar, Sharat Saxena, Zakir Hussain, Mahesh Manjrekar
Director – Rohit Shetty
Producer – Rohit Shetty, Ajay Devgan
Music – Jeet Gannguli, Ankit Tiwari, Meet Bros Anjjan, Yo Yo Honey Singh
Release Date – August 15th
The sequel to the 2011 film Singham, actor Ajay Devgan reprises his role as Bajirao Singham with Kareena Kapoor Khan playing the female lead.
5. Singham Returns
Starring – Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amol Gupte, Anupam Kher, Dayananad Shetty, Sameer Dharamadhikari, Ashwini Kalsekar, Sharat Saxena, Zakir Hussain, Mahesh Manjrekar
Director – Rohit Shetty
Producer – Rohit Shetty, Ajay Devgan
Music – Jeet Gannguli, Ankit Tiwari, Meet Bros Anjjan, Yo Yo Honey Singh
Release Date – August 15th
The sequel to the 2011 film Singham, actor Ajay Devgan reprises his role as Bajirao Singham with Kareena Kapoor Khan playing the female lead.
- 1/18/2015
- by Rima Bhatia
- Bollyspice
X, directed by eleven Indian directors, will be screened as the opening film of the South Asian International Film Festival (Saiff). The festival will be held from November 18-23 in New York.
The film brings together eleven filmmakers with disparate styles to make different parts of the same film. The story revolves around K, a filmmaker with a mid-life crisis, who meets a mysterious young girl who reminds him of his first girlfriend at first, and subsequently, of every woman in his life.
Produced by Manish Mundra, the film is jointly directed by Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Hemant Gaba, Nalan Kumarasamy, Pratim D Gupta, Q, Raja Sen, Rajshree Ojha, Sandeep Mohan, Sudhish Kamath and Suparn Verma.
X features Aditi Chengappa, Bidita Bag, Gabriella Schmidt, Huma Qureshi, Neha Mahajan, Parno Mitra, Pia Bajpai, Pooja Ruparel, Radhika Apte, Richa Shukla, Rii Sen and SwaraBhaskar with Anshuman Jha and Rajat Kapoor.
Shiladitya Bora...
The film brings together eleven filmmakers with disparate styles to make different parts of the same film. The story revolves around K, a filmmaker with a mid-life crisis, who meets a mysterious young girl who reminds him of his first girlfriend at first, and subsequently, of every woman in his life.
Produced by Manish Mundra, the film is jointly directed by Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Hemant Gaba, Nalan Kumarasamy, Pratim D Gupta, Q, Raja Sen, Rajshree Ojha, Sandeep Mohan, Sudhish Kamath and Suparn Verma.
X features Aditi Chengappa, Bidita Bag, Gabriella Schmidt, Huma Qureshi, Neha Mahajan, Parno Mitra, Pia Bajpai, Pooja Ruparel, Radhika Apte, Richa Shukla, Rii Sen and SwaraBhaskar with Anshuman Jha and Rajat Kapoor.
Shiladitya Bora...
- 10/23/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Hawaa Hawaai – which released in theatres last Friday, has become a talking point amidst the cinema lovers. This little movie with a big heart carries a hefty tale about living your dreams. Director Amole Gupte has ingeniously captured the life of Arjun, played sensitively by Partho Gupte, and his four other friends, who have made an impact on their viewers. Post its release,
Hawaa Hawaai has gained highly positive reviews, making it stand out amongst the competition.
Saibal Chatterjee from Ndtv says, “Writer-director Amole Gupte employs the standard tropes of a triumph-of-the-underdog tale to deliver a warm, sensitive and rousing slice-of-life drama.”
Madhureeta Mukherjee from Times of India has said, “Amol Gupte’s story is soulful, heart-breaking and hopeful – moving you from tears to deep-thought. He skillfully creates a portrait of the lives of deprived children – with profundity and playfulness.”
JuhiChawla tweeted, “Hawaa hawaai… Warm… Amusing… Inspiring..lovely for family viewing.
Hawaa Hawaai has gained highly positive reviews, making it stand out amongst the competition.
Saibal Chatterjee from Ndtv says, “Writer-director Amole Gupte employs the standard tropes of a triumph-of-the-underdog tale to deliver a warm, sensitive and rousing slice-of-life drama.”
Madhureeta Mukherjee from Times of India has said, “Amol Gupte’s story is soulful, heart-breaking and hopeful – moving you from tears to deep-thought. He skillfully creates a portrait of the lives of deprived children – with profundity and playfulness.”
JuhiChawla tweeted, “Hawaa hawaai… Warm… Amusing… Inspiring..lovely for family viewing.
- 5/19/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Suchitra Sen
What:
Suchitra Sen Film Festival- a tribute.
Screening of acclaimed films of Suchitra Sen like Harano Sur, Bombai Ka Babu, Aatmiyo Swajan, Aandhi, Guerrilla and Lal Tip.
The festival is being organised by the Entertainment Society of Goa.
When:
11-16 April.
Entry:
Free and open to all.
Venue:
Auditorium 1
Maquinez Palace
Panaji, Goa.
About the event:
List of films
Harano Sur (11 April)
Director: Ajay Kar
(1957, 162min, B/W)
Cast: Suchitra Sen, Uttam Kumar, Pahari Sanyal, Utpal Dutta.
Aloke Mukherjee (Uttam Kumar), mentally imbalanced, following a train accident, is rescued on escaping from the asylum by Doctor Roma Banerjee (Suchitra Sen). There, while treating him at her home they fall in love, and marry. But a second accident makes Aloke recall his past life as a rich businessman in Calcutta and forget Roma. Could Aloke ultimately remember the days he spent with wife Roma?
Bombai Ka Babu (12 April)
Director: Raj Khosla
Cast: Suchitra Sen,...
What:
Suchitra Sen Film Festival- a tribute.
Screening of acclaimed films of Suchitra Sen like Harano Sur, Bombai Ka Babu, Aatmiyo Swajan, Aandhi, Guerrilla and Lal Tip.
The festival is being organised by the Entertainment Society of Goa.
When:
11-16 April.
Entry:
Free and open to all.
Venue:
Auditorium 1
Maquinez Palace
Panaji, Goa.
About the event:
List of films
Harano Sur (11 April)
Director: Ajay Kar
(1957, 162min, B/W)
Cast: Suchitra Sen, Uttam Kumar, Pahari Sanyal, Utpal Dutta.
Aloke Mukherjee (Uttam Kumar), mentally imbalanced, following a train accident, is rescued on escaping from the asylum by Doctor Roma Banerjee (Suchitra Sen). There, while treating him at her home they fall in love, and marry. But a second accident makes Aloke recall his past life as a rich businessman in Calcutta and forget Roma. Could Aloke ultimately remember the days he spent with wife Roma?
Bombai Ka Babu (12 April)
Director: Raj Khosla
Cast: Suchitra Sen,...
- 4/4/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Last week, we had two completely opposite filmmakers talking about the industry and its perceptions and once again this weekend, Karan Johar brings to the couch yet another family. While Anil Kapoor talked about his days and the industry today, Sonam Kapoor was as honest as she always is on this show, in spite of getting into trouble in the earlier season. The episode seems to be the right balance of sweet and spicy, which leaves us to decide for ourselves when the episode airs on Sunday at 9pm on Star World.
Snippets from the episode:
Karan: Does it bother you when you are not labelled as one of the lead actors, performance wise? As in you are getting there…but you are a superstar also, you have that image and vibe, you walk tall like one but does it bother you when they talk about other actors more in the acting department?...
Snippets from the episode:
Karan: Does it bother you when you are not labelled as one of the lead actors, performance wise? As in you are getting there…but you are a superstar also, you have that image and vibe, you walk tall like one but does it bother you when they talk about other actors more in the acting department?...
- 3/30/2014
- by Samreen Tungekar
- Bollyspice
Malayalam film Kanyaka Talkies by K. R. Manoj will open the feature film category while Kamal Swaroop’s Rangbhoomi will open the non-feature category of Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) 2013.
Indian Panorama will screen 26 Feature films and 16 Non-Feature films.
The jury for Feature films, headed by filmmaker and editor B. Lenin, selected 25 films out of a total of 210 eligible entries. Paan Singh Tomar by Tigmanshu Dhulia which won the Best Feature Film award at the 60th National Film Awards has been selected by virtue of direct entry.
The Non-Feature films Jury, chaired by director Raja Sen, picked 15 films out of 130 eligible entries. Kashmiri film Shepherds of Paradise directed by Raja Shabir Khan which won Best Non – Feature Film award at the 60th National Film Awards has also been selected by virtue of direct entry.
Complete list:
101 Chodyangal by Sidhartha Siva
Ajana Batas by Anjan Das...
Indian Panorama will screen 26 Feature films and 16 Non-Feature films.
The jury for Feature films, headed by filmmaker and editor B. Lenin, selected 25 films out of a total of 210 eligible entries. Paan Singh Tomar by Tigmanshu Dhulia which won the Best Feature Film award at the 60th National Film Awards has been selected by virtue of direct entry.
The Non-Feature films Jury, chaired by director Raja Sen, picked 15 films out of 130 eligible entries. Kashmiri film Shepherds of Paradise directed by Raja Shabir Khan which won Best Non – Feature Film award at the 60th National Film Awards has also been selected by virtue of direct entry.
Complete list:
101 Chodyangal by Sidhartha Siva
Ajana Batas by Anjan Das...
- 10/15/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Chennai, Aug 28: Busy working on high-budget Telugu period-drama "Rudhramadevi", southern actress Aditi Chengappa is simultaneously working on multi-lingual film "X" and says she agreed to do the indie movie because she prefers "quality over quantity"
"X" is being directed by eleven filmmakers - Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Hemant Gaba, Pratim D. Gupta, Q, Raja Sen, Rajshree Ojha, Sandeep Mohan, Sudhish Kamath, Suparn Verma and Gautham Vasudev Menon. She is wowed by the creativity brought forth by the independent filmmakers to the project.
"I think what makes independent filmmakers brilliant is their creativity.
"X" is being directed by eleven filmmakers - Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Hemant Gaba, Pratim D. Gupta, Q, Raja Sen, Rajshree Ojha, Sandeep Mohan, Sudhish Kamath, Suparn Verma and Gautham Vasudev Menon. She is wowed by the creativity brought forth by the independent filmmakers to the project.
"I think what makes independent filmmakers brilliant is their creativity.
- 8/28/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
What do you get when ten disparate styles of filmmaking are fused together and structured to create a larger style and story?
You might be familiar with anthology films where filmmakers chip in with short films strung together by a theme. But for the first time, 11 filmmakers from different parts of India have come together for a never-seen-before cinematic experience as they collaborate on one single film about one filmmaker. Buy one filmmaker, get 10 free!
The film, titled ‘X’ is begin made by a aroup of directors who have received praise and positive feedback for their independent films released in the past year or two and include Abhinav Shiv Tiwari (Oass), Anu Menon (London Paris New York), Hemant Gaba (Shuttlecock Boys), Pratim D. Gupta (Paanch Adhyay), Q (Gandu), Raja Sen (film critic), Rajshree Ojha (Aisha), Sandeep Mohan (Love, Wrinkle Free), Sudhish Kamath (Good Night Good Morning), Suparn Verma (Aatma) and...
You might be familiar with anthology films where filmmakers chip in with short films strung together by a theme. But for the first time, 11 filmmakers from different parts of India have come together for a never-seen-before cinematic experience as they collaborate on one single film about one filmmaker. Buy one filmmaker, get 10 free!
The film, titled ‘X’ is begin made by a aroup of directors who have received praise and positive feedback for their independent films released in the past year or two and include Abhinav Shiv Tiwari (Oass), Anu Menon (London Paris New York), Hemant Gaba (Shuttlecock Boys), Pratim D. Gupta (Paanch Adhyay), Q (Gandu), Raja Sen (film critic), Rajshree Ojha (Aisha), Sandeep Mohan (Love, Wrinkle Free), Sudhish Kamath (Good Night Good Morning), Suparn Verma (Aatma) and...
- 5/17/2013
- by Pooja Rao
- Bollyspice
Chennai, May 15: Eleven filmmakers from different parts of the country have come together for a never-seen-before cinematic experience about a filmmaker titled "X".
Filmmakers such as Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Hemant Gaba, Pratim D. Gupta, Q, Raja Sen, Rajshree Ojha, Sandeep Mohan, Sudhish Kamath, Suparn Verma and Thiagarajan Kumararaja will direct the film, which will feature actor-director Rajat Kapoor in the lead.
The eleven filmmakers met in Mumbai last weekend to brainstorm and locked their individual segments after an over six-week long discussion.
"What started out as just a random idea has blown into this big and brilliant.
Filmmakers such as Abhinav Shiv Tiwari, Anu Menon, Hemant Gaba, Pratim D. Gupta, Q, Raja Sen, Rajshree Ojha, Sandeep Mohan, Sudhish Kamath, Suparn Verma and Thiagarajan Kumararaja will direct the film, which will feature actor-director Rajat Kapoor in the lead.
The eleven filmmakers met in Mumbai last weekend to brainstorm and locked their individual segments after an over six-week long discussion.
"What started out as just a random idea has blown into this big and brilliant.
- 5/15/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Q (Gandu, Tasher Desh), Thiagarajan Kumararaja (Aaranya Kaandam) are among eleven directors who have joined hands to make a collaborative feature “X” to be executive produced by Shiladitya Bora of PVR Directors’ Rare.
“X” is a filmmaker’s journey through his past encounters with his 10 ex-girlfriends as he spends one surreal unforgettable night at a film festival after he meets a mysterious girl who intriguingly seems to have something to do with every woman in his life.
Abhinav Shiv Tiwari (Oass), Anu Menon (London Paris New York), Hemant Gaba (Shuttlecock Boys), Pratim D. Gupta (Paanch Adhyay), Raja Sen (film critic), Rajshree Ojha (Aisha), Sandeep Mohan (Love, Wrinkle Free), Sudhish Kamath (Good Night Good Morning), Suparn Verma (Aatma) are the other directors who will write and direct individual segments.
Rajat Kapoor will play K, the protagonist in the film.
The film is being presented by Manish Mundra while all eleven directors...
“X” is a filmmaker’s journey through his past encounters with his 10 ex-girlfriends as he spends one surreal unforgettable night at a film festival after he meets a mysterious girl who intriguingly seems to have something to do with every woman in his life.
Abhinav Shiv Tiwari (Oass), Anu Menon (London Paris New York), Hemant Gaba (Shuttlecock Boys), Pratim D. Gupta (Paanch Adhyay), Raja Sen (film critic), Rajshree Ojha (Aisha), Sandeep Mohan (Love, Wrinkle Free), Sudhish Kamath (Good Night Good Morning), Suparn Verma (Aatma) are the other directors who will write and direct individual segments.
Rajat Kapoor will play K, the protagonist in the film.
The film is being presented by Manish Mundra while all eleven directors...
- 5/15/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Today it was unveiled that 11 of India's hottest young filmmakers are teaming up for an omnibus project titled X - The Film, and based on the names involved, I am very excited. The 11 directors on X - The Film are responsible for some of India's finest independent projects over the last few years, and bring a wide cultural perspective to the film. They are Suparn Verma (Aatma, Acid Factory, Ek Haseena Ek Khiladi), Q (Gandu, Love in India, Tasher Desh), Sudhish Kamath (Good Night Good Morning), Abhinav Shiv Tiwari (Oass), Anu Menon (London Paris New York), Hemant Gaba (Shuttlecock Boys), Pratim D. Gupta (Paanch Adhyay), Raja Sen (film critic for Rediff), Rajshree Ojha (Aisha), Sandeep Mohan (Love, Wrinkle Free), and Thiagarajan Kumararaja (Aaranya Kaandam)....
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- 5/15/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Piracy is a growing virus that for years has increasingly resulted in revenue losses for the Indian film industry. Big production houses like Yash Raj Films, Utv, Eros International, Shemaroo and Moser Baer joined hands a few years back, to invest a ‘significant amount’ to fight video piracy. They want a law to stop piracy. Taking anti-piracy actions, change in pricing and customer awareness are some of the ways that can bring down the piracy rate, according to one of the producers.
And while they are trying their level best to fight against piracy, film critic Raja Sen in a recent column suggested that viewers should watch pirated versions of Bhatt’s film Blood Money to seek revenge from Viacom 18, the co-producers of the film, for not releasing Hollywood flick Hugo in India. Producer Mukesh Bhatt decided to take legal action against Sen.
Sen wrote: ‘I recommend at least some...
And while they are trying their level best to fight against piracy, film critic Raja Sen in a recent column suggested that viewers should watch pirated versions of Bhatt’s film Blood Money to seek revenge from Viacom 18, the co-producers of the film, for not releasing Hollywood flick Hugo in India. Producer Mukesh Bhatt decided to take legal action against Sen.
Sen wrote: ‘I recommend at least some...
- 3/16/2012
- by Charla Manohar
- Bollyspice
Namaste, Sat Sri Akal, Assalaam-o-alaikum and welcome to my Christmas and new year present to all you Bollywood fanatics – a countdown of top the 10 grossing films of 2011. It’s been a year that saw 107 Bollywood releases, 5 of which made it into the list of the highly coveted ‘The Highest Grossing Films of Bollywood’.
2011 also saw four films cross the 100 crore mark for the first time in Indian cinematic history . Several films released this year experienced major commercial success worldwide, and if it’s possible to comprehend, the total net collections of the top ten films of 2011 is estimated at 840.31 crore (Us$170.41 million), which is already 14% up from 2010′s 735.07 crore (Us$149.07 million). 2011 has thus set the record for biggest cumulative top-ten-films collections of all time, and I thought we were experiencing a major worldwide financial crisis!
There has been some major movement from the mid – year review you saw in June so,...
2011 also saw four films cross the 100 crore mark for the first time in Indian cinematic history . Several films released this year experienced major commercial success worldwide, and if it’s possible to comprehend, the total net collections of the top ten films of 2011 is estimated at 840.31 crore (Us$170.41 million), which is already 14% up from 2010′s 735.07 crore (Us$149.07 million). 2011 has thus set the record for biggest cumulative top-ten-films collections of all time, and I thought we were experiencing a major worldwide financial crisis!
There has been some major movement from the mid – year review you saw in June so,...
- 1/8/2012
- by Rima Bhatia
- Bollyspice
Whoever said that Facebooking is not rewarding is so wrong! Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge has picked up 4 nominations at the Star Screen Awards for Best Debut Director, Best Debut Actor, Best Debut Actress, and Best Story. But that’s not all. The film has been creating waves with Ibn’s film critic, Rajeev Masand declaring it one of the 5 films you should have watched this year. And hitting #3 spot on the list of Top 10 Funniest Films of 2011. There have been multiple nods & special mentions by reviewers including the likes of Raja Sen and more across publications.
Y-Films launched over 32 new talents with their yout ...
Y-Films launched over 32 new talents with their yout ...
- 1/6/2012
- Bollywood Chaska
The 12th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival by Mami (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) is scheduled to take place from Oct 21 to Oct 28 in Mumbai. Following is the complete list of all the films that are going to be premiered for the first time ever at the festival: 1. The Way Home - Biju Kumar World Premiere Synopsis - The plot revolves around a doctor with a haunting past. Now working at a Prison Hospital, the Doctor is assigned the case of a woman a surviving member from a notorious terrorist group. .Before dying she entrusts him to find her five-year-old son and unite him with his father who is the head of terrorist group. Finding the boy from a village the Doctor and child set out on a journey to find his father. The journey is happening through the contemporary and mysterious path of the terrorist network in the vast country with many incidents.
- 10/15/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The 12th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival by Mami (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) is scheduled to take place from Oct 21 to Oct 28 in Mumbai. Following is the complete list of all the films that are going to be premiered for the first time ever at the festival: 1. The Way Home - Biju Kumar World Premiere Synopsis - The plot revolves around a doctor with a haunting past. Now working at a Prison Hospital, the Doctor is assigned the case of a woman a surviving member from a notorious terrorist group. .Before dying she entrusts him to find her five-year-old son and unite him with his father who is the head of terrorist group. Finding the boy from a village the Doctor and child set out on a journey to find his father. The journey is happening through the contemporary and mysterious path of the terrorist network in the vast country with many incidents.
- 10/15/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
A Rabindranath Tagore classic, Char Adhyay (Four Chapters), might soon be adapted into a movie script by National Award-winning director Raja Sen. Right now, the filmmaker is busy with the post-production and dubbing for Laboratory, another Tagore work revolving round a scientist, a Sikh woman and her daughter, in Mumbai. However, taking up Char Adhyay, which has as the backdrop the terrorist phase of the freedom movement, depends on whether Sen will be allowed to proceed considering that the title has already been registered years ago. “I don’t know if the legal imbroglio can be solved. But I am allowed to take up ...
- 5/14/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
<div>She is best remembered as the 'mast mast' girl for her sensual moves, but Raveena Tandon, now a mother of two, says she has left her 'jhatka-matkas' behind and has signed two 'tough and challenging' films.</div><div></div><div>'I really don't think I will do the dancing type of movies with 'jhatka-matkas' any more. Every actor goes through a phase and so did I. At that time, there were these dances that I used to be known for. But I've grown out of it. I like doing unconventional, serious and message-based cinema now,' Raveena told Ians in an interview.</div><div></div><div>The 35-year-old, who was in the capital as a celebrity guest for the Good Housekeeping Show 2010, was earlier seen in a slew of commercial potboilers like 'Mohra' and 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi'. But later she chose to work in more serious cinema like 'Shool', 'Daman' and 'Satta'.
- 3/6/2010
- Filmicafe
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