58 years after the iconic, Oscar award-winning and only official film adaptation of the classic musical play ‘The Sound of Music’, an Ias officer turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala is gearing for the release of his debut film ‘Music School’, which marks to be the the first Indian film to obtain the rights of the classical play.
The timeless classic broadway production ‘The Sound of Music’ written and composed by Rodgers, and Hammerstien in 1959, has been etched in the history of popular culture ever since. Over a decade later, Robert Wise presented the first film adaptation of the musical with the same name in 1965 and won five academy awards.
Almost six decades later, writer-director Paparao Biyyala has obtained the official rights of the music for the broadway musical for his debut film ‘Music School‘.
Recreating three songs from the musical- Do Re Mi, So Long Farewell and Sixteen Going on Seventeen beautifully...
The timeless classic broadway production ‘The Sound of Music’ written and composed by Rodgers, and Hammerstien in 1959, has been etched in the history of popular culture ever since. Over a decade later, Robert Wise presented the first film adaptation of the musical with the same name in 1965 and won five academy awards.
Almost six decades later, writer-director Paparao Biyyala has obtained the official rights of the music for the broadway musical for his debut film ‘Music School‘.
Recreating three songs from the musical- Do Re Mi, So Long Farewell and Sixteen Going on Seventeen beautifully...
- 4/26/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Los Angeles, April 22 (Ians) The rights of three songs from iconic 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical ‘The Sound of Music’ have been acquired by Indian film ‘Music School’.
The cast includes Shriya Saran, Sharman Joshi and Prakash Raj in leading roles, in addition to debutant Ozu Barua and Gracy Goswamy in key roles. Benjamin Gilani, Suhasini Mulay, Mona Ambeognkar, Leela Samson, Bugs Bhargava, Vinay Varma, Sreekanth Iyengar, Vaquar Sheikh and Phani are also part of the cast.
Veteran Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja has recreated the songs along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to suit the sensibilities of an Indian audience.
The musical was adapted as a 1965 film by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, which went on to win five Oscars and also had two live television adaptations – on NBC in 2013 and ITV in 2015, reports Variety.
‘Music School’ is directed by Indian civil service officer-turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala, who has...
The cast includes Shriya Saran, Sharman Joshi and Prakash Raj in leading roles, in addition to debutant Ozu Barua and Gracy Goswamy in key roles. Benjamin Gilani, Suhasini Mulay, Mona Ambeognkar, Leela Samson, Bugs Bhargava, Vinay Varma, Sreekanth Iyengar, Vaquar Sheikh and Phani are also part of the cast.
Veteran Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja has recreated the songs along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to suit the sensibilities of an Indian audience.
The musical was adapted as a 1965 film by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, which went on to win five Oscars and also had two live television adaptations – on NBC in 2013 and ITV in 2015, reports Variety.
‘Music School’ is directed by Indian civil service officer-turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala, who has...
- 4/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The rights of three songs from iconic 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” have been acquired by Indian film “Music School.”
The musical was adapted as a 1965 film by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, which went on to win five Oscars and also had two live television adaptations – on NBC in 2013 and ITV in 2015.
“Music School” is directed by Indian civil service officer-turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala, who has obtained the rights for three songs from “The Sound of Music” – “Do Re Mi,” “So Long Farewell” and “Sixteen Going on Seventeen.” Veteran Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja has recreated the songs along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to suit the sensibilities of an Indian audience.
“Music School” deals with the academic pressure faced by young students from society, parents and teachers. The film has eleven songs in all. Some of the songs are choreographed by the U.K.
The musical was adapted as a 1965 film by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, which went on to win five Oscars and also had two live television adaptations – on NBC in 2013 and ITV in 2015.
“Music School” is directed by Indian civil service officer-turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala, who has obtained the rights for three songs from “The Sound of Music” – “Do Re Mi,” “So Long Farewell” and “Sixteen Going on Seventeen.” Veteran Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja has recreated the songs along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to suit the sensibilities of an Indian audience.
“Music School” deals with the academic pressure faced by young students from society, parents and teachers. The film has eleven songs in all. Some of the songs are choreographed by the U.K.
- 4/22/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Shriya Saran, Sharman Joshi, Shaan and Prakash Raj will be seen together for an Ilaiyaraaja multi-lingual musical film titled ‘Music School’, releasing on 12th May, 2023. On Tuesday, 28th March at an event in Hyderabad, graced by presence of renowned film producer and distributor Dil Raju, the makers unveiled the first poster of the musical featuring Shriya Saran with a bunch of kids driving through the picturesque locations of Goa.
Prominent producer and distributor Dil Raju said, “Depicting the serious subject of academic pressure endured by young school kids in a light-hearted and entertaining approach via music, the film has a total of 11 songs that drive the narrative of the film. Three out of eleven songs are from The Sound of Music, which were woven beautifully in to this Indian Musical.”
An Ias officer with an inspiring passion for cinema- Paparao Biyyala, who makes his debut as a writer and director with Music School says,...
Prominent producer and distributor Dil Raju said, “Depicting the serious subject of academic pressure endured by young school kids in a light-hearted and entertaining approach via music, the film has a total of 11 songs that drive the narrative of the film. Three out of eleven songs are from The Sound of Music, which were woven beautifully in to this Indian Musical.”
An Ias officer with an inspiring passion for cinema- Paparao Biyyala, who makes his debut as a writer and director with Music School says,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
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- 10/15/2022
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
Rahul Dholakia To Make Debut Digital Series
Exclusive: Acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker Rahul Dholakia (Raees) is to create his debut digital series after following last month’s annual ‘Police Unity Tour’, a four-day bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington D.C to honour Law Enforcement Officers who died on duty. Dholakia met various officers, survivors and families as he was researching for the series, which doesn’t have a platform yet. Dholakia said: “The Police Unity Tour organization has given me the permission and promised the full support and cooperation to bring this subject to light. That’s why in their 25 years, this is the first time any individual has travelled with them and been given insights into their workings. It was an eye-opener for me.” Dholakia’s forthcoming films include Excel Entertainment’s feature on a Mumbai-based firefighter as well as projects he is developing for his own banner in the U.
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- 11/16/2021
- by Anuj Radia
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Shaan, the Indian singer, actor and TV presenter, has boarded the cast of Papa Rao Biyyala’s Hindi-Telugu musical Music School.
Sharman Joshi and Shriya Saran are starring in the film. Shaan has signed up to play the role of Saran’s characters ex-boyfriend and will also be singing a song. The movie is about the pressure of the unimaginative education system on children, which aims only to make them doctors or engineers, leaving no time for art or sport.
Ilaiyaraaja, the prolific composer and lyricist in the Indian film industry, has written 12 original songs for the project. It is being produced by Yamini Films. Broadway Choreographer Adam Murray is onboard.
Also in the cast are Suhasini Mulay, Benjamin Gilani, Prakash Raj, Telugu comedian Brahmanandam, Vinay Varma, Mona Ambegaonkar, Gracy Goswamy and Ozu Barua
“I am very excited to part of Music School not only as a singer but...
Sharman Joshi and Shriya Saran are starring in the film. Shaan has signed up to play the role of Saran’s characters ex-boyfriend and will also be singing a song. The movie is about the pressure of the unimaginative education system on children, which aims only to make them doctors or engineers, leaving no time for art or sport.
Ilaiyaraaja, the prolific composer and lyricist in the Indian film industry, has written 12 original songs for the project. It is being produced by Yamini Films. Broadway Choreographer Adam Murray is onboard.
Also in the cast are Suhasini Mulay, Benjamin Gilani, Prakash Raj, Telugu comedian Brahmanandam, Vinay Varma, Mona Ambegaonkar, Gracy Goswamy and Ozu Barua
“I am very excited to part of Music School not only as a singer but...
- 10/12/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Yamini Films, the Hyderabad-based production banner run by Papa Rao Biyyala, has finalized the package for Music School, its upcoming musical feature.
Ilaiyaraaja, the prolific composer and lyricist in the Indian film industry, has written 12 original songs for the project. Biyyala (Willing to Sacrifice) is directing the feature, which is about the pressure of the unimaginative education system on children, which aims only to make them doctors or engineers, leaving no time for art or sport.
Choreographer Adam Murray, who has credits include The King’s Man, Cruella and Rocketman, is aboard for the shoot. Cinematographer Kiran Deohans is also attached.
The cast is comprised of: Sharman Joshi, Shriya Saran, Suhasini Mulay, Benjamin Gilani, Prakash Raj, Telugu comedian Brahmanandam, Vinay Varma, Gracy Goswamy and Ozu Barua.
The mahurat for the musical – i.e. the inauguration ceremony before shooting begins – is scheduled for October 15.
Actor Sharman Joshi says, “I’m absolutely...
Ilaiyaraaja, the prolific composer and lyricist in the Indian film industry, has written 12 original songs for the project. Biyyala (Willing to Sacrifice) is directing the feature, which is about the pressure of the unimaginative education system on children, which aims only to make them doctors or engineers, leaving no time for art or sport.
Choreographer Adam Murray, who has credits include The King’s Man, Cruella and Rocketman, is aboard for the shoot. Cinematographer Kiran Deohans is also attached.
The cast is comprised of: Sharman Joshi, Shriya Saran, Suhasini Mulay, Benjamin Gilani, Prakash Raj, Telugu comedian Brahmanandam, Vinay Varma, Gracy Goswamy and Ozu Barua.
The mahurat for the musical – i.e. the inauguration ceremony before shooting begins – is scheduled for October 15.
Actor Sharman Joshi says, “I’m absolutely...
- 9/1/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Echo Lake Management has signed choreographer Adam Murray, whose work can most recently be seen onscreen in the Elton John biopic Rocketman.
Murray, an alum of The Arts Educational Schools who is based in both London and New York City, began his professional career on London's West End in the shows We Will Rock You and Wicked. On the latter, Murray was an original company member and went on to work as the associate choreographer on both the West End and touring productions.
Working on a variety of projects with and for creatives that include Wayne Cilento, Joe Mantello, William Baker ...
Murray, an alum of The Arts Educational Schools who is based in both London and New York City, began his professional career on London's West End in the shows We Will Rock You and Wicked. On the latter, Murray was an original company member and went on to work as the associate choreographer on both the West End and touring productions.
Working on a variety of projects with and for creatives that include Wayne Cilento, Joe Mantello, William Baker ...
- 7/17/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Echo Lake Management has signed choreographer Adam Murray, whose work can most recently be seen onscreen in the Elton John biopic Rocketman.
Murray, an alum of The Arts Educational Schools who is based in both London and New York City, began his professional career on London's West End in the shows We Will Rock You and Wicked. On the latter, Murray was an original company member and went on to work as the associate choreographer on both the West End and touring productions.
Working on a variety of projects with and for creatives that include Wayne Cilento, Joe Mantello, William Baker ...
Murray, an alum of The Arts Educational Schools who is based in both London and New York City, began his professional career on London's West End in the shows We Will Rock You and Wicked. On the latter, Murray was an original company member and went on to work as the associate choreographer on both the West End and touring productions.
Working on a variety of projects with and for creatives that include Wayne Cilento, Joe Mantello, William Baker ...
- 7/17/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paramount has high hopes for “Rocketman,” the Elton John biopic starring Taron Egerton as the legendary performer. Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival on May 16, the film comes on the heels of Fox’s massively successful Freddie Mercury movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” and could capitalize on audiences’ newly discovered interest in rock star stories that transport them to their youthful memories.
Costume designer Julian Day and director Dexter Fletcher had worked together on “Rhapsody,” which Fletcher completed after Bryan Singer’s departure. But although both movies deal with the lives of rock stars, there’s a crucial difference.
“The first and foremost thing [about ‘Rocketman’] was that we weren’t doing a straight biopic like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’” Day says. “It was always planned as a fantasy musical. So that was the starting point for the costumes, hair and makeup, production design … everything.”
The craftspeople who worked on the look of the film embraced the strategy.
Costume designer Julian Day and director Dexter Fletcher had worked together on “Rhapsody,” which Fletcher completed after Bryan Singer’s departure. But although both movies deal with the lives of rock stars, there’s a crucial difference.
“The first and foremost thing [about ‘Rocketman’] was that we weren’t doing a straight biopic like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’” Day says. “It was always planned as a fantasy musical. So that was the starting point for the costumes, hair and makeup, production design … everything.”
The craftspeople who worked on the look of the film embraced the strategy.
- 5/15/2019
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
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