‘Music School’ is a slice of life drama revolving around a theatre teacher and music teacher, trying to put together a stage musical based on ‘The Sound of Music’, helmed by former Ias officer and National Award-winning filmmaker Papa Rao Biyyala, marking his full-length feature directorial debut.
The movie opens with a theatre teacher struggling to make his presence count, while other streams take up all the space, students and credit.
Painting, music, theatre, poetry, and such soulful and nourishing creative streams are often sidelined as there is unprecedented academic pressure on students to score good grades, and find a place in reputed professional colleges. But nourishment of the soul is most important; there is nothing worse than the broken spirit of a child.
Shriya Saran (Maria), a music teacher from Goa, joins the school, only to face the same disdain and struggle that Sharman Joshi’s character (drama teacher Manoj) has to contend with.
The movie opens with a theatre teacher struggling to make his presence count, while other streams take up all the space, students and credit.
Painting, music, theatre, poetry, and such soulful and nourishing creative streams are often sidelined as there is unprecedented academic pressure on students to score good grades, and find a place in reputed professional colleges. But nourishment of the soul is most important; there is nothing worse than the broken spirit of a child.
Shriya Saran (Maria), a music teacher from Goa, joins the school, only to face the same disdain and struggle that Sharman Joshi’s character (drama teacher Manoj) has to contend with.
- 5/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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
The upcoming film ‘Musical School’ focuses on the concern of academic pressure the society, parents and teachers subjects young students to. The trailer of the film will be launched by Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda on April 25.
The film has brought together the best of crew from across the globe as it gears up for a trilingual theatrical release in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. The musical film has 11 songs out of which three have been recreated from ‘The Sound of Music’, situationally woven in the film to suit the sensibilities of the Indian audience. Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja has scored the music for the film.
The makers of the film had earlier released three songs, ‘Padhte Jao Baccha’, ‘Teri Nigahon Ne’, and ‘Hichkaule’. The film has been directed and produced by Ias officer-turned-filmmaker Paparao Biyyala.
The cast includes Shriya Saran, Sharman Joshi and Prakash Raj in lead roles in addition to debutant...
The film has brought together the best of crew from across the globe as it gears up for a trilingual theatrical release in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. The musical film has 11 songs out of which three have been recreated from ‘The Sound of Music’, situationally woven in the film to suit the sensibilities of the Indian audience. Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja has scored the music for the film.
The makers of the film had earlier released three songs, ‘Padhte Jao Baccha’, ‘Teri Nigahon Ne’, and ‘Hichkaule’. The film has been directed and produced by Ias officer-turned-filmmaker Paparao Biyyala.
The cast includes Shriya Saran, Sharman Joshi and Prakash Raj in lead roles in addition to debutant...
- 4/24/2023
- by Agency News 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
‘Music School’, the much-awaited musical with compositions by Ilaiyaraaja is getting final touches in Budapest where the background score of the film was orchestrated and recorded yesterday. Featuring 11 songs, ‘Music School’ is written and directed by Papa Rao Biyyala. The film includes 3 songs from the Oscar-winning and much-loved classic ‘The Sound of Music’.
The film is produced by the Hyderabad-based company Yamini Films. The producers planned to record background music in Budapest to match the quality of the music from ‘The Sound of Music’.
“Dr. Ilaiyaraaja has written many parts of the film’s background music for a symphony orchestra,” director Biyyala said. “Hence we approached the Budapest Symphony Orchestra – one of the leading orchestras in the world.”
Earlier three songs from ‘The Sound of Music’ were orchestrated by the London Philharmonic Orchestra before the shoot of the film. So the music composer and the director thought it would be...
The film is produced by the Hyderabad-based company Yamini Films. The producers planned to record background music in Budapest to match the quality of the music from ‘The Sound of Music’.
“Dr. Ilaiyaraaja has written many parts of the film’s background music for a symphony orchestra,” director Biyyala said. “Hence we approached the Budapest Symphony Orchestra – one of the leading orchestras in the world.”
Earlier three songs from ‘The Sound of Music’ were orchestrated by the London Philharmonic Orchestra before the shoot of the film. So the music composer and the director thought it would be...
- 9/2/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
One of India’s finest music directors, Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, has got the background score of the musical film, ‘Music School’, orchestrated and recorded in Budapest, Hungary.
Sources say that the much-awaited musical with compositions by Ilaiyaraaja is getting its final touches in Budapest.
Featuring 11 songs, ‘Music School’ has been written and directed by Papa Rao Biyyala. The film includes three songs from the Oscar-winning and much-loved classic ‘The Sound of Music’.
The film is produced by the Hyderabad-based company Yamini Films. The producers planned to record background music in Budapest to match the quality of the music from ‘The Sound of Music’.
“Dr. Ilaiyaraaja has written many parts of the film’s background music for a symphony orchestra,” director Biyyala said. “Hence we approached the Budapest Symphony Orchestra – one of the leading orchestras in the world.”
Earlier, three songs from ‘The Sound of Music’ were orchestrated by the London Philharmonic Orchestra...
Sources say that the much-awaited musical with compositions by Ilaiyaraaja is getting its final touches in Budapest.
Featuring 11 songs, ‘Music School’ has been written and directed by Papa Rao Biyyala. The film includes three songs from the Oscar-winning and much-loved classic ‘The Sound of Music’.
The film is produced by the Hyderabad-based company Yamini Films. The producers planned to record background music in Budapest to match the quality of the music from ‘The Sound of Music’.
“Dr. Ilaiyaraaja has written many parts of the film’s background music for a symphony orchestra,” director Biyyala said. “Hence we approached the Budapest Symphony Orchestra – one of the leading orchestras in the world.”
Earlier, three songs from ‘The Sound of Music’ were orchestrated by the London Philharmonic Orchestra...
- 9/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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
The New York Indian Film Festival (Nyiff) announced the full lineup last night for their 14th year of celebrating independent, art house, alternate, and Diaspora films from/about/connected to the Indian subcontinent (May 5 – 10) at the SoHo Tiffin Junction. Dedicated to bringing these films to a New York audience, the festival will feature 34 screenings (23 narrative, 11 documentary) –all seen for the first time in New York City.
The festival highlights various cinemas of India’s different regions – Marathi, Bengali and two films from the Northeast. In addition the festival covers cinemas from the neighboring South Asian countries – four films by Pakistani filmmakers, two from Sri Lanka – a feature and a documentary, and one from Nepal.
The festival’s Marathi films include Postcard and multiple-award winning films Astu and Fandry. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Fandry received rave reviews in India, winning the grand jury prize at the Mumbai Film Festival in October...
The festival highlights various cinemas of India’s different regions – Marathi, Bengali and two films from the Northeast. In addition the festival covers cinemas from the neighboring South Asian countries – four films by Pakistani filmmakers, two from Sri Lanka – a feature and a documentary, and one from Nepal.
The festival’s Marathi films include Postcard and multiple-award winning films Astu and Fandry. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Fandry received rave reviews in India, winning the grand jury prize at the Mumbai Film Festival in October...
- 4/10/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Nov 12: Write-ups suggesting that actor Randeep Hooda, once a very close friend of actress Neetu Chandra, showed up at the Prithvi Theatres to witness her stage debut as "Umrao Jaan" for old times' sake, has her fuming.
"This isn't what I want to be known for. I don't want my moment of glory to be diluted by talks about whom I am seeing or whom I am broken up with," said the actress of films like "Traffic Signal" and "Garam Masala".
"My stage debut doesn't need such props. There were so many senior theatre artistes present for my stage debut like Benjamin Gilani, Kunal Kapoor, Om Puri, Nida Fazli, Javed Siddiqui.
"This isn't what I want to be known for. I don't want my moment of glory to be diluted by talks about whom I am seeing or whom I am broken up with," said the actress of films like "Traffic Signal" and "Garam Masala".
"My stage debut doesn't need such props. There were so many senior theatre artistes present for my stage debut like Benjamin Gilani, Kunal Kapoor, Om Puri, Nida Fazli, Javed Siddiqui.
- 11/12/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Bollywood has a longstanding history of creating beautiful and compelling pieces of cinema which usually end up breaking out into truly strange dance numbers. Why this is is anyone's guess, but now they're ready to throw their hats into the zombie arena.
Below you'll find the trailer and three different posters for the upcoming flick Rise of the Zombie directed by the duo of Devaki Singh and Luke Kenny. Luke Kenny, Kirti Kulhari, Ashwin Mushran and Benjamin Gilani star.
According to the filmmakers, Rise of the Zombie will be the journey of transformation and the origin of zombies. Get ready to be one with the journey of a human being as he is faced with a seemingly insurmountable predicament.
While we're not really fond of becoming one with anything, if there are zombies in it, we'll watch it!
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
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Below you'll find the trailer and three different posters for the upcoming flick Rise of the Zombie directed by the duo of Devaki Singh and Luke Kenny. Luke Kenny, Kirti Kulhari, Ashwin Mushran and Benjamin Gilani star.
According to the filmmakers, Rise of the Zombie will be the journey of transformation and the origin of zombies. Get ready to be one with the journey of a human being as he is faced with a seemingly insurmountable predicament.
While we're not really fond of becoming one with anything, if there are zombies in it, we'll watch it!
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Become...
- 4/8/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Rise of the Zombie, India’s first zombie origin film has a new release date which is the 5th of April 2013. Barely two weeks away from becoming India’s first zombie flick to hit theaters, the excitement is palpable.
Says an upbeat Luke Kenny, “We are all anticipating the response towards this humble project when it releases 2 weeks from now. I would like to thank everyone for supporting and helping bring this genre into Indian cinema.” From coming out with its original film merchandise and even a game, Rise of the Zombie has tried to extend this horror genre to the reach of those who might not have heard of it before.
Rise of the Zombie is India’s First Zombie Origin Film releasing in March. The story follows the transformation of Neil Parker, a wildlife photographer, as he is clenched into the darkness to only rise again as a monster.
Says an upbeat Luke Kenny, “We are all anticipating the response towards this humble project when it releases 2 weeks from now. I would like to thank everyone for supporting and helping bring this genre into Indian cinema.” From coming out with its original film merchandise and even a game, Rise of the Zombie has tried to extend this horror genre to the reach of those who might not have heard of it before.
Rise of the Zombie is India’s First Zombie Origin Film releasing in March. The story follows the transformation of Neil Parker, a wildlife photographer, as he is clenched into the darkness to only rise again as a monster.
- 3/23/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Rise of the Zombie, India’s first zombie origin film, has come out with a game where you get to play the zombie and make your way through levels by annihilating humans. Currently available only on the Apple Store for the iPad, this game gives you an interesting choice of zombie weapons to choose from.
With cool animated features to offer such as the zombification of humans, this game is 116 Mb in size. What is also interesting is that you can access the film’s merchandise to purchase from the store in the game.
Rise of the Zombie is India’s First Zombie Origin Film releasing in March. The story follows the transformation of Neil Parker, a wildlife photographer, as he is clenched into the darkness to only rise again as a monster.
Presented by: Bsi Entertainment & Kenny Media
Produced by: Kenny Media
Directed by: Devaki Singh & Luke Kenny
Written...
With cool animated features to offer such as the zombification of humans, this game is 116 Mb in size. What is also interesting is that you can access the film’s merchandise to purchase from the store in the game.
Rise of the Zombie is India’s First Zombie Origin Film releasing in March. The story follows the transformation of Neil Parker, a wildlife photographer, as he is clenched into the darkness to only rise again as a monster.
Presented by: Bsi Entertainment & Kenny Media
Produced by: Kenny Media
Directed by: Devaki Singh & Luke Kenny
Written...
- 3/8/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
New Delhi, Feb 22: Veteran actor Benjamin Gilani feels the Indian film industry is growing by leaps and bounds. He is especially glad to witness how the divide between commercial cinema and parallel cinema is gradually being wiped out.
"Indian film industry is just mushrooming. So many different films are being made. It is no longer just commercial cinema or parallel cinema. The whole canvas has become so huge, as all kind of movies are being made now," Benjamin told Ians.
An alumnus of Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii), Benjamin has been actively involved in theatre, television and films.
Known for.
"Indian film industry is just mushrooming. So many different films are being made. It is no longer just commercial cinema or parallel cinema. The whole canvas has become so huge, as all kind of movies are being made now," Benjamin told Ians.
An alumnus of Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii), Benjamin has been actively involved in theatre, television and films.
Known for.
- 2/22/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Feb 11: BBC's popular game show "Mastermind" returns to India as "Disney Q: The Family Mastermind". However, this time it is not about individuals, but involves the entire family.
Hosted by Benjamin Gilani, the show will see families competing for the title of India's smartest family.
"Disney has always tried to provide family entertainment shows and we have seen success with many of our fiction shows like 'Suite Life of Karan and Kabir' and 'Best of Luck Nikki'. So we thought what could be the next innovative step that would appeal to our viewers," said Devika Prabhu, director-programming, Kids Network, Disney-utv.
"We.
Hosted by Benjamin Gilani, the show will see families competing for the title of India's smartest family.
"Disney has always tried to provide family entertainment shows and we have seen success with many of our fiction shows like 'Suite Life of Karan and Kabir' and 'Best of Luck Nikki'. So we thought what could be the next innovative step that would appeal to our viewers," said Devika Prabhu, director-programming, Kids Network, Disney-utv.
"We.
- 2/11/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
!In an exchange of creativity and performance exposure, Rise of the Zombie, India’s first zombie origin film has come up with a novel idea to work with some of India’s leading independent musicians. This was an effort to develop the soundtracks of the film without being labelled under any banner.
Ace musicians and performers namely Suraj Jagan, Aditi Singh Sharma, Luke Kenny, Caralisa Monteiro, Arfaaz & Anuraag and Ankur Tewari have contributed lyrically, vocally and musically to the film. Mizoram’s leading rock band, Boomerang, have also composed and sung the song a rock song for the film. Grammy award winning Indian-born composer, Biddu, has re-mastered his own track ‘Aao Na’ from the 80′s for the film. The soundtrack also features a Swedish song by Sofia Jannok of the same nationality to graciously have her track to be used in the film.
Rise of the Zombie is India’s...
Ace musicians and performers namely Suraj Jagan, Aditi Singh Sharma, Luke Kenny, Caralisa Monteiro, Arfaaz & Anuraag and Ankur Tewari have contributed lyrically, vocally and musically to the film. Mizoram’s leading rock band, Boomerang, have also composed and sung the song a rock song for the film. Grammy award winning Indian-born composer, Biddu, has re-mastered his own track ‘Aao Na’ from the 80′s for the film. The soundtrack also features a Swedish song by Sofia Jannok of the same nationality to graciously have her track to be used in the film.
Rise of the Zombie is India’s...
- 1/26/2013
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
New Delhi, Dec 23: "Rise Of The Zombie", India's first Zombie horror thriller, co-directed by Devaki Singh and Luke Kenny, will release Feb 22 next year.
The film is about Neil Parker (Luke), a passionate wildlife photographer who pays more attention to wildlife than his own life. As a result, his relationship with the real world suffers. His girlfriend, played by Kirti, leaves him and thus begins his journey into darkness.
A production venture of Bsi Entertainment and Kenny Media, "Rise Of The Zombie" also has Ashvin Mushran and Benjamin Gilani in the cast.
The film is a journey of transformation and origin of a Zombie. Due to unpredictable events and a complex story with unimaginable Zombie mayhem, "Rise Of The.
The film is about Neil Parker (Luke), a passionate wildlife photographer who pays more attention to wildlife than his own life. As a result, his relationship with the real world suffers. His girlfriend, played by Kirti, leaves him and thus begins his journey into darkness.
A production venture of Bsi Entertainment and Kenny Media, "Rise Of The Zombie" also has Ashvin Mushran and Benjamin Gilani in the cast.
The film is a journey of transformation and origin of a Zombie. Due to unpredictable events and a complex story with unimaginable Zombie mayhem, "Rise Of The.
- 12/23/2012
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Rose Theatre Brampton and Why Not Theatre present Naseeruddin Shah and his MotleyTheatre company from Mumbai in a production entitled Ismat Apa Ke Naam. This will mark the first time ever that Naseeruddin Shah has performed in Canada. The play will be performed in Hindi/Urdu with English subtitles.Ismat Apa Ke Naam is a collection of three short works by one of India.s best-loved writers, Ismat Khanum Chughtai. "Gharwali," Mughal Bachcha," and "Chhui Muee" are stories that challenge India's gender biases, caste system, and notions on the worth ofrural women.Motley Theatre was formed by Naseeruddin Shah and Benjamin Gilani in 1979. Since that time, the group has produced multiple short and full-length English plays and for the last eight years also in Hindi. The group tours frequently in India and overseas on occasion. Motley.s uniqueness lies in the diverse range of plays...
- 2/10/2011
- Filmicafe
To call him just an actor would be a massive understatement. This man has actually defined acting and screen characterisation. Right from the onset Naseruddin Shah has given stellar performances that were unmatched and applaud worthy. He is also someone who consciously moved to parallel cinema and encouraged the revolution of intelligent filmmaking with films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Aakrosh etc. Acting is a passion to this man and he would do it to his very best. Besides he has also done international cinema with films like The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Khuda Ke Liye where his performances were highly appreciated. He took his love for the art a notch higher and started his own theatre company called 'Motley Productions' along with Tom Alter and Benjamin Gilani. The talented actor will now been seen in Faruk Kabir's Allah Ke Banday. Now having done over fifty films since...
- 9/23/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Click above for more movie stills To call him just an actor would be a massive understatement. This man has actually defined acting and screen characterisation. Right from the onset Naseruddin Shah has given stellar performances that were unmatched and applaud worthy. He is also someone who consciously moved to parallel cinema and encouraged the revolution of intelligent filmmaking with films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Aakrosh etc. Acting is a passion to this man and he would do it to his very best. Besides he has also done international cinema with films like The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Khuda Ke Liye where his performances were highly appreciated. He took his love for the art a notch higher and started his own theatre company called 'Motley Productions' along with Tom Alter and Benjamin Gilani. The talented actor will now been seen in Faruk Kabir's Allah Ke Banday. Now...
- 9/23/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
New Delhi, March 5 – Many seasoned Indian TV actors have been edged out by the influx of high pressure daily soaps and a younger lot who, some say, are chosen more for their looks than talent.
Actors Anita Kanwar, Mita Vashisht, Tanvi Azmi, Renuka Shahane, Pankaj Kapoor, Jayant Kripalani, Benjamin Gilani and Firdaus Dadi are some of the popular faces who have almost disappeared from Indian television.
‘Our industry is full of actors with immense acting potential, but unfortunately today scripts are not written the way that can help them exhibit their talent,’ Shruti Ulfat told Ians.
The actress.
Actors Anita Kanwar, Mita Vashisht, Tanvi Azmi, Renuka Shahane, Pankaj Kapoor, Jayant Kripalani, Benjamin Gilani and Firdaus Dadi are some of the popular faces who have almost disappeared from Indian television.
‘Our industry is full of actors with immense acting potential, but unfortunately today scripts are not written the way that can help them exhibit their talent,’ Shruti Ulfat told Ians.
The actress.
- 3/5/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Do I really need to tell you how achingly, appallingly bad '8x10 Tasveer' is?
Director Nagesh Kukunoor is officially the Francis Ford Coppola of Bollywood - both the honchos started off with a stunning offbeat film (Hyderabad Blues/The Rain People) then fleshed out outright masterpieces (Teen Deewaren, Dor, Iqbal/ Godfather 1&2, The Conversation) and finally burned out with a big budget flick (Bombay to Bankok/Apocalypse Now).
Although 'Apocalypse Now' is still considered a masterpiece by many, Coppola never recovered from it's torturous shoot and has since delivered stinkers. Nagesh Kukunoor isn't quite far behind.
'8x10 Tasveer' is a below average thriller packaged as a glossy commodity. The film is so overblown and underwhelming, you'd wish you suffered from the Hero's curse of tapping into the mind of Mr. Kukunoor to figure out what he was thinking five minutes before he began writing the screenplay.
Jai...
Director Nagesh Kukunoor is officially the Francis Ford Coppola of Bollywood - both the honchos started off with a stunning offbeat film (Hyderabad Blues/The Rain People) then fleshed out outright masterpieces (Teen Deewaren, Dor, Iqbal/ Godfather 1&2, The Conversation) and finally burned out with a big budget flick (Bombay to Bankok/Apocalypse Now).
Although 'Apocalypse Now' is still considered a masterpiece by many, Coppola never recovered from it's torturous shoot and has since delivered stinkers. Nagesh Kukunoor isn't quite far behind.
'8x10 Tasveer' is a below average thriller packaged as a glossy commodity. The film is so overblown and underwhelming, you'd wish you suffered from the Hero's curse of tapping into the mind of Mr. Kukunoor to figure out what he was thinking five minutes before he began writing the screenplay.
Jai...
- 4/3/2009
- by mihirkula
- India.com
8 X 10 Tasveer: Could have been much better
Rating: 2.5 out of 5*
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Takia, Sharmila Tagore, Girish Karnad, Javed Jaffrey, Anant Mahadevan, Rushad Rana and Uttara Baokar.
Director: Nagesh Kukunoor
Jai Puri (Akshay) is a forest ranger in Canada. For over a year he is having a live in relationship with Sheela (Takia) and staying separately from his parents Jatin (Benjamin Gilani) and Savitri (Sharmila Tagore) because he doesn’t approve of his father’s business dealings. Jai is blessed with supernatural powers.
Rating: 2.5 out of 5*
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Takia, Sharmila Tagore, Girish Karnad, Javed Jaffrey, Anant Mahadevan, Rushad Rana and Uttara Baokar.
Director: Nagesh Kukunoor
Jai Puri (Akshay) is a forest ranger in Canada. For over a year he is having a live in relationship with Sheela (Takia) and staying separately from his parents Jatin (Benjamin Gilani) and Savitri (Sharmila Tagore) because he doesn’t approve of his father’s business dealings. Jai is blessed with supernatural powers.
- 4/3/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
‘8x10 Tasveer’ is the story of a young man with a unique supernatural gift of looking into the past of dead people.
Akshay Kumar takes a break from comedies and over-the-top roles to play a restrained, subdued and complex character in this film by director Nagesh Kukunoor .
The movie stars Akshay, Ayesha Takia , Sharmila Tagore , Javed Jaffrey , Girish Karnad , Anant Mahadevan and Benjamin Gilani.
Akshay plays Jai Puri, a thirty-plus man who has a unique supernatural gift to see into the past of dead people by touching an object belonging to them or by seeing their photos.
His family, friends and even he at times is skeptical of this power. But Jai manages to eke out a living in this land so steeped in belief of the supernatural. Ayesha Takia plays Jai’s wife and also the breadwinner of the family. She grudgingly believes in her husband’s powers.
Jai...
Akshay Kumar takes a break from comedies and over-the-top roles to play a restrained, subdued and complex character in this film by director Nagesh Kukunoor .
The movie stars Akshay, Ayesha Takia , Sharmila Tagore , Javed Jaffrey , Girish Karnad , Anant Mahadevan and Benjamin Gilani.
Akshay plays Jai Puri, a thirty-plus man who has a unique supernatural gift to see into the past of dead people by touching an object belonging to them or by seeing their photos.
His family, friends and even he at times is skeptical of this power. But Jai manages to eke out a living in this land so steeped in belief of the supernatural. Ayesha Takia plays Jai’s wife and also the breadwinner of the family. She grudgingly believes in her husband’s powers.
Jai...
- 4/1/2009
- by mihirkula
- India.com
New Delhi, After box office dud "Bombay to Bangkok" last year, Nagesh Kukunoor returns with a supernatural thriller titled "8X10 Tasveer" that has Akshay Kumar in the lead. The film, which releases Friday, also stars Ayesha Takia, Sharmila Tagore, Javed Jaffery, Girish Karnad, Anant Mahadevan and Benjamin Gilani. "8X10 Tasveer" is the story of a young man Jai (Akshay) who has a supernatural gift to look into the past of dead people by touching their 8x10 photographs. Mysteries, however, begin to arise when a 8x10 photograph reveals Jai's past. Later a personal tragedy leads him to use his power to come up with the answers. Akshay says it is one of the most exciting films he has ever done. "I have a well carved role in the movie and I did a ...
- 3/31/2009
- Bollywoodworld.com
Download 8X10 Tasveer wallpapers A famous saying goes as 'We all live in suspense from day to day and that we are the hero of our own story'. Well, most of Bollywood's potboilers have a major suspense element involved in it. One can credit the success of this genre majorly to the likes of Abbas Mustan and gang. The latest movie that's doing the rounds with its suspense element intact is the Akshay Kumar-Ayesha Takia starrer 8 X 10 Tasveer, that's being directed by the talented Nagesh Kukunoor. Rumours have already started doing the rounds regarding the 'unveiling' (read 'spoiling') of the film's much-guarded suspense. Till, now, what has been known of the film is that Akshay Kumar, who plays the role of plays a Forest Ranger called Jai Puri, possesses supernatural powers. And how a personal tragedy 'leads' him to use his unique supernatural power to unravel the mystery behind the murder.
- 3/26/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Download 8X10 Tasveer wallpapers A famous saying goes as 'We all live in suspense from day to day and that we are the hero of our own story'. Well, most of Bollywood's potboilers have a major suspense element involved in it. One can credit the success of this genre majorly to the likes of Abbas Mustan and gang. The latest movie that's doing the rounds with its suspense element intact is the Akshay Kumar-Ayesha Takia starrer 8 X 10 Tasveer, that's being directed by the talented Nagesh Kukunoor. Rumours have already started doing the rounds regarding the 'unveiling' (read 'spoiling') of the film's much-guarded suspense. Till, now, what has been known of the film is that Akshay Kumar, who plays the role of plays a Forest Ranger called Jai Puri, possesses supernatural powers. And how a personal tragedy 'leads' him to use his unique supernatural power to unravel the mystery behind the murder.
- 3/26/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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