Torbaaz, directed by Girish Malik and starring Sanjay Dutt, is currently streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis:
A refugee camp, young kids and a determined cricket coach.
Torbaaz is the story of one man who rises above his personal tragedy and decides to take matters in his own hands. He’s determined to coach refugee camp kids in cricket, who are otherwise destined to become suicide bombers. Will he succeed in straying them away from the path of destruction?
With his expertise in bringing out strong and impactful stories, director Girish Malik’s art of storytelling is well known in the Indian film industry. Standing testimonial to this was his first directorial film, Jal, produced with Puneet Singh, which won many accolades in various film festivals. And now, adding another feather to his hat, his second film Torbaaz too, has left a mark.
Torbaaz opened to rave responses from audiences and masses worldwide.
Synopsis:
A refugee camp, young kids and a determined cricket coach.
Torbaaz is the story of one man who rises above his personal tragedy and decides to take matters in his own hands. He’s determined to coach refugee camp kids in cricket, who are otherwise destined to become suicide bombers. Will he succeed in straying them away from the path of destruction?
With his expertise in bringing out strong and impactful stories, director Girish Malik’s art of storytelling is well known in the Indian film industry. Standing testimonial to this was his first directorial film, Jal, produced with Puneet Singh, which won many accolades in various film festivals. And now, adding another feather to his hat, his second film Torbaaz too, has left a mark.
Torbaaz opened to rave responses from audiences and masses worldwide.
- 12/20/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
<img class="size-full wp-image-657505 aligncenter" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kirti-kulhari-3.jpg" alt="kirti-kulhari-3" width="620" height="420" /> Kirti Kulhari, who made a considerable impact 6 years ago in Bejoy Nambiar’s <em>Shaitaan </em>is back in the reckoning in a big way with <em>Pink </em>where she plays Falak, the protagonist who gets embroiled in a sordid sex crime involving a politician’s nephew. Kirti seems unhappy that Tapsee Pannu is being projected as the main female protagonist in <em>Pink.</em> Says the sassy actress who was last seen in Girish Malik’s <em>Jal</em>, “I am one of the three girls around which the story evolves, and I support my two friends played by Andrea and Tapsee the way they support my character Falak in the film. So, we are all supporting each other. Girls in crises often do in life. We all play different roles and support each other, but are the protagonists of our own life stories.” Kirti refuses to be considered a supporting actress in <em>Pink</em>. “I don...
- 9/24/2016
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
<img class="size-full wp-image-657505 aligncenter" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kirti-kulhari-3.jpg" alt="kirti-kulhari-3" width="620" height="420" /> Kirti Kulhari, who made a considerable impact 6 years ago in Bejoy Nambiar’s <em>Shaitaan </em>is back in the reckoning in a big way with <em>Pink </em>where she plays Falak, the protagonist who gets embroiled in a sordid sex crime involving a politician’s nephew. Kirti seems unhappy that Tapsee Pannu is being projected as the main female protagonist in <em>Pink.</em> Says the sassy actress who was last seen in Girish Malik’s <em>Jal</em>, “I am one of the three girls around which the story evolves, and I support my two friends played by Andrea and Tapsee the way they support my character Falak in the film. So, we are all supporting each other. Girls in crises often do in life. We all play different roles and support each other, but are the protagonists of our own life stories.” Kirti refuses to be considered a supporting actress in <em>Pink</em>. “I don...
- 9/24/2016
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
While there have been several speculations about Sanjay Dutt's forthcoming films after his release from prison, here's news about the actor's film which will deal with social issues. Raju Chadha, Chairman of Wave Group has signed Sanjay Dutt in award winning director Girish Malik's next titled Torbaaz. We hear that Sanjay loved the script of the film and immediately gave a go ahead. Dutt has been taking his time to finalize his new slate of films, turning 'choosy' as the Bollywood lingo goes. When quizzed, he confirmed saying, "I am keen to be a part of films that are highly content driven. I want to create a memorable slate of films for my fans." Torbaaz is based in Afghanistan and is a story about child suicide bombers of Afghanistan, who have been trained to believe that killing is a virtue and glory is in afterlife. Sanjay Dutt plays...
- 9/17/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
<img class="size-full wp-image-655762 aligncenter" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1112594919.jpg" alt="1112594919" width="500" height="277" /> While there have been several speculations about Sanjay Dutt's forthcoming films after his release from prison, here's news about the actor's film which will deal with social issues. Raju Chadha, Chairman of Wave Group has signed Sanjay Dutt in award winning director Girish Malik's next titled<i>Torbaaz</i>. We hear that Sanjay loved the script of the film and immediately gave a go ahead. Dutt has been taking his time to finalize his new slate of films, turning 'choosy' as the Bollywood lingo goes. When quizzed, he confirmed saying, "I am keen to be a part of films that are highly content driven. I want to create a memorable slate of films for my fans." <i>Torbaaz</i> is based in Afghanistan and is a story about child suicide bombers of Afghanistan, who have been trained to believe that killing is a virtue and glory is in afterlife. Sanjay Dutt plays...
- 9/17/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
<img class="size-full wp-image-655762 aligncenter" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1112594919.jpg" alt="1112594919" width="500" height="277" /> While there have been several speculations about Sanjay Dutt's forthcoming films after his release from prison, here's news about the actor's film which will deal with social issues. Raju Chadha, Chairman of Wave Group has signed Sanjay Dutt in award winning director Girish Malik's next titled<i>Torbaaz</i>. We hear that Sanjay loved the script of the film and immediately gave a go ahead. Dutt has been taking his time to finalize his new slate of films, turning 'choosy' as the Bollywood lingo goes. When quizzed, he confirmed saying, "I am keen to be a part of films that are highly content driven. I want to create a memorable slate of films for my fans." <i>Torbaaz</i> is based in Afghanistan and is a story about child suicide bombers of Afghanistan, who have been trained to believe that killing is a virtue and glory is in afterlife. Sanjay Dutt plays...
- 9/17/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Check out the first song from the upcoming film Santa Banta Pvt Ltd – ‘Machli Jal Ki Rani Hai’ sung by Sonu Nigam & Vikas Bhalla.
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The film is an out and out laugh riot that chronicles the misadventures of Santa and Banta in the beautiful locales of Fiji. Directed by Akashdeep Sabir, the film is headlined by Boman Irani and Vir Das at their hilarious best, along with the ravishing Lisa Haydon and stunning Neha Dhupia! Veterans like Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Vijayraaz and Ayub Khan further add to the hilarity with their impeccable comic timing.
Santa Banta Pvt Ldt is produced by Cinetek Telefilms Pvt Ltd & Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.
The post First song of Santa Banta Pvt Ltd – ‘Machli Jal Ki Rani Hai’ appeared first on BollySpice.com.
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The film is an out and out laugh riot that chronicles the misadventures of Santa and Banta in the beautiful locales of Fiji. Directed by Akashdeep Sabir, the film is headlined by Boman Irani and Vir Das at their hilarious best, along with the ravishing Lisa Haydon and stunning Neha Dhupia! Veterans like Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Vijayraaz and Ayub Khan further add to the hilarity with their impeccable comic timing.
Santa Banta Pvt Ldt is produced by Cinetek Telefilms Pvt Ltd & Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.
The post First song of Santa Banta Pvt Ltd – ‘Machli Jal Ki Rani Hai’ appeared first on BollySpice.com.
- 3/25/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Having won the National Award for Visual effects, Girish Malik’s Jal has added yet another feather in its cap. The movie which stars Purab H Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Tannishtha Chatterjee has been shortlisted in the list of 114 scores from eligible feature-length motion pictures released in 2014 which are in contention for nominations in the Original Score category. The background score for the film is given by Sonu Nigam and Bikram Ghosh, the film marked the official debut of the duo as music directors. The film has also been shortlisted in the list of feature films which are in contention for nominations in the Best Film category.
Commenting on the moment director Girish Malik says, “It’s a moment of great pride! Everyone dreams about his film being shortlisted for Oscars and we are honored to make it in our very first movie. It is a clear vindication of the hard...
Commenting on the moment director Girish Malik says, “It’s a moment of great pride! Everyone dreams about his film being shortlisted for Oscars and we are honored to make it in our very first movie. It is a clear vindication of the hard...
- 12/14/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 114 scores from eligible feature-length motion pictures released in 2014 are in contention for nominations in the Original Score category for the 87th Oscars®. The eligible scores along with their composers are listed below, in alphabetical order by film title: “American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs,” Vivek Maddala, composer “Anita,” Lili Haydn, composer “Annabelle,” Joseph Bishara, composer “At Middleton,” Arturo Sandoval, composer “Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt?,” Elia Cmiral, composer “Bears,” George Fenton, composer “Belle,” Rachel Portman, composer “Big Eyes,” Danny Elfman, composer “Big Hero 6,” Henry Jackman, composer “The Book of Life,” Gustavo Santaolalla and Tim Davies, composers “The Boxtrolls,” Dario Marianelli, composer “Brick Mansions,” Trevor Morris, composer “Cake,” Christophe Beck, composer “Calvary,” Patrick Cassidy, composer “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” Henry Jackman, composer “The Case against 8,” Blake Neely, composer “Cheatin’,” Nicole Renaud, composer “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,...
- 12/13/2014
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Three hundred twenty-three feature films are eligible for the 2014 Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.
To be eligible for 87th Academy Awards consideration, feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by midnight, December 31, and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive days.
Under Academy rules, a feature-length motion picture must have a running time of more than 40 minutes and must have been exhibited theatrically on 35mm or 70mm film, or in a qualifying digital format.
Feature films that receive their first public exhibition or distribution in any manner other than as a theatrical motion picture release are not eligible for Academy Awards in any category. The “Reminder List of Productions Eligible for the 87th Academy Awards” is available at http://www.oscars.org/oscars/rules-eligibility.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also announced that 114 scores...
To be eligible for 87th Academy Awards consideration, feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by midnight, December 31, and begin a minimum run of seven consecutive days.
Under Academy rules, a feature-length motion picture must have a running time of more than 40 minutes and must have been exhibited theatrically on 35mm or 70mm film, or in a qualifying digital format.
Feature films that receive their first public exhibition or distribution in any manner other than as a theatrical motion picture release are not eligible for Academy Awards in any category. The “Reminder List of Productions Eligible for the 87th Academy Awards” is available at http://www.oscars.org/oscars/rules-eligibility.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also announced that 114 scores...
- 12/13/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Original scores from The Boxtrolls, Divergent, Exodus: Gods And Kings and The Grand Budapest Hotel are among 114 scores eligible for nominations in the Original Score category for the 87th Oscars. The noms will be announced on January 15. The eligible scores along with their composers are listed below, in alphabetical order by film title:
“American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs,” Vivek Maddala, composer
“Anita,” Lili Haydn, composer
“Annabelle,” Joseph Bishara, composer
“At Middleton,” Arturo Sandoval, composer
“Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt?,” Elia Cmiral, composer
“Bears,” George Fenton, composer
“Belle,” Rachel Portman, composer
“Big Eyes,” Danny Elfman, composer
“Big Hero 6,” Henry Jackman, composer
“The Book of Life,” Gustavo Santaolalla and Tim Davies, composers
“The Boxtrolls,” Dario Marianelli, composer
“Brick Mansions,” Trevor Morris, composer
“Cake,” Christophe Beck, composer
“Calvary,” Patrick Cassidy, composer
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” Henry Jackman, composer
“The Case against 8,” Blake Neely, composer
“Cheatin’,” Nicole Renaud,...
“American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs,” Vivek Maddala, composer
“Anita,” Lili Haydn, composer
“Annabelle,” Joseph Bishara, composer
“At Middleton,” Arturo Sandoval, composer
“Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt?,” Elia Cmiral, composer
“Bears,” George Fenton, composer
“Belle,” Rachel Portman, composer
“Big Eyes,” Danny Elfman, composer
“Big Hero 6,” Henry Jackman, composer
“The Book of Life,” Gustavo Santaolalla and Tim Davies, composers
“The Boxtrolls,” Dario Marianelli, composer
“Brick Mansions,” Trevor Morris, composer
“Cake,” Christophe Beck, composer
“Calvary,” Patrick Cassidy, composer
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” Henry Jackman, composer
“The Case against 8,” Blake Neely, composer
“Cheatin’,” Nicole Renaud,...
- 12/13/2014
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
Having gained tremendous critical acclaim both internationally and domestically, Girish Malik’s ‘Jal’ which released on 4th April 2014 has added yet another feather in its cap. The movie which stars Purab H Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Saidah Jules, Mukul Dev, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Gossain amongst others has been named the Best Film in the Special Effects Category at the 61st National Film Awards. Jal’s special effects were done by Intermezzo Studios.
Commenting on the moment director Girish Malik says, “It’s a moment of great pride! Everyone dreams about winning the national award and we are honored to have won it in our very first movie. It is a clear vindication of the handwork and dedicated effort of the entire team.
“Visual Effects is a key element of the film which adds immensely to the storytelling and the entire experience of the film that the audience takes back with it.
Commenting on the moment director Girish Malik says, “It’s a moment of great pride! Everyone dreams about winning the national award and we are honored to have won it in our very first movie. It is a clear vindication of the handwork and dedicated effort of the entire team.
“Visual Effects is a key element of the film which adds immensely to the storytelling and the entire experience of the film that the audience takes back with it.
- 4/24/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, April 17: Actor Purab Kohli says his next project with director Girish Malik will go on the floors towards the end of the year.
This will be Purab's second film with the director, after the recently released "Jal", which has won the National Award for the best film in the special effects category.
" After 'Jal', there is another film with Girish, which should take-off towards the end of the year and that is a really exciting project," the actor told reporters Wednesday at the launch of a luxury fashion brand store here.
"Jal" focussed on the universal issue of water scarcity and featured Purab in the lead.
This will be Purab's second film with the director, after the recently released "Jal", which has won the National Award for the best film in the special effects category.
" After 'Jal', there is another film with Girish, which should take-off towards the end of the year and that is a really exciting project," the actor told reporters Wednesday at the launch of a luxury fashion brand store here.
"Jal" focussed on the universal issue of water scarcity and featured Purab in the lead.
- 4/17/2014
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, April 16: Girish Malik's directorial debut "Jal" has been named the best film in the special effects category at the 61st National Film Awards announcement here Wednesday. The director says it's "a great moment".
"It's a moment of pride! Finally, our film is being recognised. National Award is one of the prestigious awards and it's like an icing on the cake," Malik told Ians.
"pecial effects added value to the film. Besides, we worked on a very tight budget and it was a huge challenge. We had to make it look realistic, so it's great that we are being rewarded for our work,"he said.
Ians...
"It's a moment of pride! Finally, our film is being recognised. National Award is one of the prestigious awards and it's like an icing on the cake," Malik told Ians.
"pecial effects added value to the film. Besides, we worked on a very tight budget and it was a huge challenge. We had to make it look realistic, so it's great that we are being rewarded for our work,"he said.
Ians...
- 4/16/2014
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, April 10: After impressing critics with his performance in "Jal", Purab Kohli is now likely to waltz into the new season of popular dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa".
Names of various celebrities are being tossed around as possible contestants in the new season, but Purab is said to have given a nod to his participation for the show's seventh edition.
While Purab remained unavailable for comment, sources close to the actor confirmed that the deal was signed earlier this week.
The three judges, Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and Remo D'Souza will be back in the new season, but one hears that the anchors.
Names of various celebrities are being tossed around as possible contestants in the new season, but Purab is said to have given a nod to his participation for the show's seventh edition.
While Purab remained unavailable for comment, sources close to the actor confirmed that the deal was signed earlier this week.
The three judges, Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and Remo D'Souza will be back in the new season, but one hears that the anchors.
- 4/10/2014
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
This Friday saw the release of David Dhawan's Main Tera Hero along with Girish Malik's Jal. As expected, it was the Dhawan Jr., Ileana and Nargis starrer, Main Tera Hero, which saw an impressive start in the range of 30-35 percent (in the morning) which even touched 40-45 percent at some places during the latter shows. Given the by and large positive feedback and the high entertainment quotient, David Dhawan ishtyle it is the Dhawan & Dhawan film which is likely...
- 4/5/2014
- GlamSham
Many actors and filmmakers in Mumbai are contemplating a move away from Mumbai. While Sudhir Mishra and Tigmanshu Dhulia are in the process of setting up base in Delhi and Up, respectively, Mumbai boy Purab Kohli has shifted to Goa . Purab who gives a stunning performance in Girish Malik's Jal says it has become "impossible" to live in Mumbai because of the traffic and the pollution. "For a guy who was born and brought up in Mumbai, the break was not easy. But I don't see it as a break. Rather it is like figuring out a new level of existence while preserving the old. I haven't broken away from Mumbai. I come back here whenever work beckons," says Purab, though even work as an actor no longer requires Purab in Mumbai. "A large number of films are being shot outside Mumbai. My latest film Jal was shot in Kutch in one 40-day schedule.
- 4/4/2014
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Purab Kohli, who’ll be seen in some action packed scenes in his upcoming movie Jal, prefers doing stunts on his own without using a body double. “I like doing my own stunts. I feel I haven’t worked if I haven’t done my stunts. Having performed the action in Jal, I feel I can do a lot of stunts,” says Purab. The movie is slated to release on 4th April 2014.
The scene in the movie shows Purab’s character Bakka accused of theft and as a result the villagers decided to drag him across the Rann of Kutch by tying him to a camel. Jal’s director Girish Malik suggested using a body double but Purab refused. “I knew getting dragged by a camel in a dessert sounds horrible, though I have to admit it was real fun. I felt like a kid on a joy ride and...
The scene in the movie shows Purab’s character Bakka accused of theft and as a result the villagers decided to drag him across the Rann of Kutch by tying him to a camel. Jal’s director Girish Malik suggested using a body double but Purab refused. “I knew getting dragged by a camel in a dessert sounds horrible, though I have to admit it was real fun. I felt like a kid on a joy ride and...
- 4/3/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
After ‘Gunday’, the first out and out ‘masala’ film to hit the screens, and that too after a span of a month and a half, is ‘Main Tera Hero’. Varun Dhawan is coming across as an actor with many films under his belt and the visibility he has gained during last one year, thanks to quite a few endorsements, has ensured good visibility and connect with youth as well as family. The biggest hero of the film though is David Dhawan who had delivered a hit ‘Chashme Baddoor’ exactly a year back. With the promos gaining good reactions and Balaji promoting the film well, this fun entertainer has been in news for last couple of months.
All of this means that from the opening standpoint, ‘Main Tera Hero’ would have a good Friday. While at multiplexes one can expect an opening over the 70%, multiplexes should find over 50% occupancy which is...
All of this means that from the opening standpoint, ‘Main Tera Hero’ would have a good Friday. While at multiplexes one can expect an opening over the 70%, multiplexes should find over 50% occupancy which is...
- 4/3/2014
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
Film: "Jal"; Cast: Purab Kohli, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Kirti Kulhari, Mukul Dev; Director: Girish Malik; Rating: ****
It's a never-before experience. Tapestried and tempestuous, the tides of Girish Malik's narrative rise and swell like the frequent sandstorms in the desertscape that Sunita Radia's camera captures so evocatively in this saga of raging ragas.
There is more than just a little bit of Shakespeare in Girish Malik's directorial debut. "Jal" leaves you with many fluttering strands of thought swimming in the tormented tides of humanity's most deprived and financially challenged part of civilization where drinking water is more precious than gold.
Malik's richly layered narrative sweeps across the Rann Of.
It's a never-before experience. Tapestried and tempestuous, the tides of Girish Malik's narrative rise and swell like the frequent sandstorms in the desertscape that Sunita Radia's camera captures so evocatively in this saga of raging ragas.
There is more than just a little bit of Shakespeare in Girish Malik's directorial debut. "Jal" leaves you with many fluttering strands of thought swimming in the tormented tides of humanity's most deprived and financially challenged part of civilization where drinking water is more precious than gold.
Malik's richly layered narrative sweeps across the Rann Of.
- 4/3/2014
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
The coming Friday will witness the release of David Dhawan's Varun, Nargis and Ileana starrer Main Tera Hero and Girish Malik's Mukul, Purab, Tannishtha and Kirti starrer Jal. Given the reasonably popular music and good promotion, it'll be Main Tera Hero which may occupy the pole position while Jal is sure to get a lot of critical acclaim and patronization from the discerning multiplex audience. Meanwhile last week's three releases, Shilpa Shetty produced Dishkiyaoon, the...
- 4/3/2014
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 2: Purab Kohli was spotted in New Delhi promoting the much talked about film 'Jal' along with its star cast and crew members.
While talking about the film, the 35-year-old actor said that the film is about two warring villages with water scarcity where an environmentalist arrives and realizes that is a problem because of the seep water levels have lowered in.
For that search of seep water she utilizes Bakka, who is gifted with the ability to find water in the desert, he said.
The film's director, Girish Mallik, said that the story is too intriguing and you get totally involved in the story, taking.
While talking about the film, the 35-year-old actor said that the film is about two warring villages with water scarcity where an environmentalist arrives and realizes that is a problem because of the seep water levels have lowered in.
For that search of seep water she utilizes Bakka, who is gifted with the ability to find water in the desert, he said.
The film's director, Girish Mallik, said that the story is too intriguing and you get totally involved in the story, taking.
- 4/2/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, March 28: Actress Kirti Kulhari, who is busy promoting her forthcoming movie "Jal", says it's not an art film but a complete Bollywood masala entertainer.
The movie, directed by first-timer Girish Malik, has done its rounds at various film extravaganzas, including the Busan International Film Festival. This, Kirti believes, must not paint a wrong picture of the movie.
"It's a myth that once a film goes for festivals, it doesn't do well commercially. I think some recent films have changed that notion. As far as 'Jal' is concerned, it's not an art film. It's a complete Bollywood masala film, but it's not a no-brainer,".
The movie, directed by first-timer Girish Malik, has done its rounds at various film extravaganzas, including the Busan International Film Festival. This, Kirti believes, must not paint a wrong picture of the movie.
"It's a myth that once a film goes for festivals, it doesn't do well commercially. I think some recent films have changed that notion. As far as 'Jal' is concerned, it's not an art film. It's a complete Bollywood masala film, but it's not a no-brainer,".
- 3/28/2014
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, March 27: Shooting for "Jal" in Rann of Kutch was a journey full of hardships, but for Purab Kohli, the experience turned out to be a memorable adventure.
"We shot in (almost) 50 degree celsius, faced duststorms, worked on characters far separated from our real selves...but throughout all this time, I never looked at them as hardships. In fact, it was an adventure," Purab told Ians.
Directed by first-timer Girish Malik, "Jal", releasing April 4, also features Kirti Kulhari and Tannishtha Chatterjee.
Praising the director, Purab said that it hardly felt like he was debuting with the movie.
"He's.
"We shot in (almost) 50 degree celsius, faced duststorms, worked on characters far separated from our real selves...but throughout all this time, I never looked at them as hardships. In fact, it was an adventure," Purab told Ians.
Directed by first-timer Girish Malik, "Jal", releasing April 4, also features Kirti Kulhari and Tannishtha Chatterjee.
Praising the director, Purab said that it hardly felt like he was debuting with the movie.
"He's.
- 3/27/2014
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Celebrated filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani today, in one of his fewer appearances at a filmi event, launched the music of Girish Malik’s highly anticipated film ‘Jal’. While Saga Music has been signed on as the films music partner, it will be digitally distributed by sister concern Unisys InfoSolutions. One of the key highlights of the evening was a special performance by the film’s debut music director duo, comprising of the legendary singer Sonu Nigam and world renowned percussionist and table maestro Bickram Ghosh.
Held at a suburban stared hotel amongst much fanfare, the special event was attended by the film’s Director-Producer Girish Malik, Producers Puneet Singh and Yogesh Mittal, Co-Producer Ajay Swami, Associate Producer Arun Tyagi, Mr. Diljit Singh – VP-Technology Unisys Infosolutions and Mr. Gaurav Arora – Head- Mobile Business Unisys Infosolutions, Writer Rakesh Mishra, its cast Purab Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Mukul Dev, Saidah Jules and Yashpal Sharma, and esteemed members of the media,...
Held at a suburban stared hotel amongst much fanfare, the special event was attended by the film’s Director-Producer Girish Malik, Producers Puneet Singh and Yogesh Mittal, Co-Producer Ajay Swami, Associate Producer Arun Tyagi, Mr. Diljit Singh – VP-Technology Unisys Infosolutions and Mr. Gaurav Arora – Head- Mobile Business Unisys Infosolutions, Writer Rakesh Mishra, its cast Purab Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Mukul Dev, Saidah Jules and Yashpal Sharma, and esteemed members of the media,...
- 3/21/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, March 20: Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has unveiled the music of Girish Malik's forthcoming film "Jal" here.
The film's debut music director duo - singer Sonu Nigam and percussionist-tabla maestro Bickram Ghosh, performed at the event held Wednesday night.
"When Bickram and I decided to turn music directors, it was very clear that though there were many films from which we could choose from, what we would only associate with would be a film with a strong script and which has music as an integral part," Sonu said in a statement.
"When it came to 'Jal', the choice was thus natural! Not just were we both.
The film's debut music director duo - singer Sonu Nigam and percussionist-tabla maestro Bickram Ghosh, performed at the event held Wednesday night.
"When Bickram and I decided to turn music directors, it was very clear that though there were many films from which we could choose from, what we would only associate with would be a film with a strong script and which has music as an integral part," Sonu said in a statement.
"When it came to 'Jal', the choice was thus natural! Not just were we both.
- 3/20/2014
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Kolkata, March 17: Describing close friend and actress Gul Panag as "sensible" and "smart", Bollywood actor Purab Kohli Monday said he would be happy to support the Aam Aadmi Party (Aap) candidate from Chandigarh for the Lok Sabha polls.
"She is very smart and sensible. I know her well personally. She would make a good leader and I would be happy to support her if she needs it," he told Ians here.
"I am in support of a good leader and whoever can do good work," Kohli asserted, clarifying he is not linked to any political outfit.
Kohli was in the city to promote his forthcoming film "Jal", the story of a 'Bakka',.
"She is very smart and sensible. I know her well personally. She would make a good leader and I would be happy to support her if she needs it," he told Ians here.
"I am in support of a good leader and whoever can do good work," Kohli asserted, clarifying he is not linked to any political outfit.
Kohli was in the city to promote his forthcoming film "Jal", the story of a 'Bakka',.
- 3/17/2014
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, March 4: Actor Purab Kohli will be the showstopper for designer Lalit Sengar's show at the Lakme Fashion Week summer-resort 2014, which begins here March 12.
The collection draws inspiration from the art nouveau era.
Sengar believes the "Jal" actor is capable of carrying off the look with utmost style and elegance.
"Taking a cue from the detailed architecture, mega structures, motifs, art installations, home decor and other natural objects, the line is infused with a powerfully rhythmic and whip like force," the designer said in a statement.
Lfw, a five-day fashion extravaganza, will be held at.
The collection draws inspiration from the art nouveau era.
Sengar believes the "Jal" actor is capable of carrying off the look with utmost style and elegance.
"Taking a cue from the detailed architecture, mega structures, motifs, art installations, home decor and other natural objects, the line is infused with a powerfully rhythmic and whip like force," the designer said in a statement.
Lfw, a five-day fashion extravaganza, will be held at.
- 3/4/2014
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
OneWorld Films unveiled the much awaited first look and theatrical trailer of Girish Malik’s “Jal” at a special function this week. Produced by OneWorld, in association with Clapstem Productions and Nfdc, and distributed by Dar Film Distributors, the film is scheduled to hit the silver screen on 4th April 2014. Jal stars Purab H Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Saidah Jules, Mukul Dev, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Gossain amongst others. Another key highlight of the film is that it marks the official debut of Sonu Nigam and Bikram Ghosh as music directors.
Speaking at the occasion director of the film Girish Malik said, “Jal to me is a project that is larger than life itself, the film, a wholesome entertainer is about human interaction and true love in all its honesty, albeit told in a very commercially entertaining way laced with rib tickling good humor. I have tried conveying the...
Speaking at the occasion director of the film Girish Malik said, “Jal to me is a project that is larger than life itself, the film, a wholesome entertainer is about human interaction and true love in all its honesty, albeit told in a very commercially entertaining way laced with rib tickling good humor. I have tried conveying the...
- 2/28/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Feb 26: Actor Purab Kohli, who plays a water diviner in forthcoming film "Jal", says learning the physical nuances of the character was most difficult for him.
With the backdrop of water scarcity, "Jal" is the story of Bakka, a person gifted with a special ability to find water in the desert. It tells a complex and intriguing story of love, relationships, enmity, deceit and circumstances that bring about the dark side of human character.
"For me the challenge was to learn the dialects of the people living there (in the Rann of Kutch), their way of living and camel riding. There is a whole action sequence of camel.
With the backdrop of water scarcity, "Jal" is the story of Bakka, a person gifted with a special ability to find water in the desert. It tells a complex and intriguing story of love, relationships, enmity, deceit and circumstances that bring about the dark side of human character.
"For me the challenge was to learn the dialects of the people living there (in the Rann of Kutch), their way of living and camel riding. There is a whole action sequence of camel.
- 2/26/2014
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Girish Malik's Jal is quite an awaited film. Ever since it went to the Busan Film Festival, the Mukul Dev starrer, Jal, has been a much talked about film.However not much is known about the film except the obvious, given its title, Jal, which hints at something to do with water. So is it on the same topic as Shekher Kapoor's proposed project Paani.To know the above and more we caught up with the lead actor, the ruggedly handsome Mukul Dev. No, I don't think so. It is not...
- 1/14/2014
- GlamSham
Dar Film Distributors (Dfd), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dar Media, will distribute Jal directed by Girish Malik. The film is scheduled for release in India on March 21, 2014.
Jal was selected in the New Currents section at Busan International Film Festival 2013 and was recently screened in Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa.
The film stars Purab Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Saidah Jules, Mukul Dev, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Gossain amongst others.
Jal revolves around a young man who is gifted with a special ability to find water in the desert. With the backdrop of water scarcity, the film tells a complex story of love, relationships, enmity and deceit.
Murli Chhatwani, Head- Distribution & Syndication, Dar Film Distributors, said, “We at Dar have always given prominence to content driven entertainers, whether it is with the ones that we produce ourselves or the ones we get involved in at a later stage.
Jal was selected in the New Currents section at Busan International Film Festival 2013 and was recently screened in Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa.
The film stars Purab Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Saidah Jules, Mukul Dev, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Gossain amongst others.
Jal revolves around a young man who is gifted with a special ability to find water in the desert. With the backdrop of water scarcity, the film tells a complex story of love, relationships, enmity and deceit.
Murli Chhatwani, Head- Distribution & Syndication, Dar Film Distributors, said, “We at Dar have always given prominence to content driven entertainers, whether it is with the ones that we produce ourselves or the ones we get involved in at a later stage.
- 1/8/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
New Delhi, Jan 7: Girish Malik's "Jal", which has been shot across the picturesque Rann of Kutch, will set sail for its theatrical journey in the country March 21.
OneWorld Films Tuesday announced that they have aligned with Dar Film Distributors for the India distribution of the internationally acclaimed Hindi feature film.
For Malik, it was important to choose the right distributor for the project, which he calls a "content driven entertainer".
"The film is called 'Jal', but the plot is about human interaction in all its honesty, albeit told in a very commercially entertaining way laced with rib-tickling good.
OneWorld Films Tuesday announced that they have aligned with Dar Film Distributors for the India distribution of the internationally acclaimed Hindi feature film.
For Malik, it was important to choose the right distributor for the project, which he calls a "content driven entertainer".
"The film is called 'Jal', but the plot is about human interaction in all its honesty, albeit told in a very commercially entertaining way laced with rib-tickling good.
- 1/7/2014
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
After being screened at the Busan Film Festival where Jal were the sole Indian entry in competition, the film directed by Girish Malik has now managed to find a place in the prestigious Indian Panorama section of Iffi (International Film Festival of India), Goa.
Iffi attracts reputed Indian and international film personalities and major companies involved in world cinema from all over the world every year.
"Iffi has been doing a great job providing that bridge by means of the festival where you can meet & showcase your film to international buyers & renowned names from across the globe. Post the wonderful Busan experience, I could not think of anything better. It's another high to be recognized by your own people in your own country. I am truly touched and honored. I am really thankful to Iffi for selecting my film. It's a big boost for an independent film with no big names attached.
Iffi attracts reputed Indian and international film personalities and major companies involved in world cinema from all over the world every year.
"Iffi has been doing a great job providing that bridge by means of the festival where you can meet & showcase your film to international buyers & renowned names from across the globe. Post the wonderful Busan experience, I could not think of anything better. It's another high to be recognized by your own people in your own country. I am truly touched and honored. I am really thankful to Iffi for selecting my film. It's a big boost for an independent film with no big names attached.
- 10/16/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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
Busan, Oct 11: Attending the Busan International Film Festival (Biff) has been a memorable learning experience for actor Purab Kohli.
His film "Jal" is competing here. The film is a part of the New Currents segment of the fest, which started Oct 3 and will end Saturday.
"This is the first time I've travelled to a film festival of this size and stature and having a film that I'm a part of competing in it, is making this experience one of the most memorable of my life," Kohli said in a statement.
"Also, there is the exposure of meeting people from around the world who are all in the same business as you," he added.
The "Rock On!!" actor hopes the film's screening at Busan in South Korea marks a great beginning.
His film "Jal" is competing here. The film is a part of the New Currents segment of the fest, which started Oct 3 and will end Saturday.
"This is the first time I've travelled to a film festival of this size and stature and having a film that I'm a part of competing in it, is making this experience one of the most memorable of my life," Kohli said in a statement.
"Also, there is the exposure of meeting people from around the world who are all in the same business as you," he added.
The "Rock On!!" actor hopes the film's screening at Busan in South Korea marks a great beginning.
- 10/11/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Eleven Indian features are screening at this year’s Busan International Film Festival, reflecting the growing strength and diversity of cinema from the subcontinent.
The line-up ranges from indie dramas such as Laxman Utekar’s The Letter and Anup Singh’s Qissa – The Tale Of A Lonely Ghost, which are screening in Busan’s A Window On Asian Cinema section, to the brashest of mainstream offerings such as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Telugu hit Fly (Eega), which are both receiving outdoor screenings in the Open Cinema section.
The festival opened with Vara: A Blessing, directed by Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu, which is set in India; Mani Ratnam’s Kadal is screening as a Gala presentation, and Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) is screening in the New Currents competition.
A Window On Asian Cinema is also presenting Vikas Bahl’s Queen, Santosh Sivan’s Ceylon, Prakash Jha’s The Protest, Bejoy Nambiar’s David...
The line-up ranges from indie dramas such as Laxman Utekar’s The Letter and Anup Singh’s Qissa – The Tale Of A Lonely Ghost, which are screening in Busan’s A Window On Asian Cinema section, to the brashest of mainstream offerings such as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Telugu hit Fly (Eega), which are both receiving outdoor screenings in the Open Cinema section.
The festival opened with Vara: A Blessing, directed by Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu, which is set in India; Mani Ratnam’s Kadal is screening as a Gala presentation, and Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) is screening in the New Currents competition.
A Window On Asian Cinema is also presenting Vikas Bahl’s Queen, Santosh Sivan’s Ceylon, Prakash Jha’s The Protest, Bejoy Nambiar’s David...
- 10/9/2013
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Eleven South Asian features are screening at this year’s Busan International Film Festival, reflecting the growing strength and diversity of cinema from the subcontinent.
The line-up ranges from indie dramas such as Laxman Utekar’s The Letter and Anup Singh’s Qissa – Tale Of A Lonely Ghost, which are screening in Busan’s A Window On Asian Cinema section, to the brashest of mainstream offerings such as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Telugu hit Fly (Eega), which are both receiving outdoor screenings in the Open Cinema section.
The festival opened with Vara: A Blessing, directed by Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu; Mani Ratnam’s Kadal is screening as a Gala presentation, and Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) is screening in the New Currents competition.
A Window On Asian Cinema is also screening Vikas Bahl’s Queen, Santosh Sivan’s Ceylon, Bejoy Nambiar’s David and Ritesh Batra’s Cannes favourite The Lunchbox.
The strong...
The line-up ranges from indie dramas such as Laxman Utekar’s The Letter and Anup Singh’s Qissa – Tale Of A Lonely Ghost, which are screening in Busan’s A Window On Asian Cinema section, to the brashest of mainstream offerings such as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Telugu hit Fly (Eega), which are both receiving outdoor screenings in the Open Cinema section.
The festival opened with Vara: A Blessing, directed by Bhutanese filmmaker Khyentse Norbu; Mani Ratnam’s Kadal is screening as a Gala presentation, and Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) is screening in the New Currents competition.
A Window On Asian Cinema is also screening Vikas Bahl’s Queen, Santosh Sivan’s Ceylon, Bejoy Nambiar’s David and Ritesh Batra’s Cannes favourite The Lunchbox.
The strong...
- 10/9/2013
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Mumbai, Sep 28: Indian film "Jal", which will be showcased in the New Currents section at the forthcoming Busan International Film Festival (Biff) in South Korea will appeal to the critics and masses alike, says its director Girish Malik.
"'Jal' is an artistic yet very entertaining film that will find a connect with the critics as well as the masses. It is a high octane epic entertainer," Malik said in a statement.
The New Currents section at Biff, which will be held Oct 3-12, introduces the works of up-and-coming directors who are leading the way for Asian cinema. Malik's debut feature is one among the twelve entries.
"'Jal' is an artistic yet very entertaining film that will find a connect with the critics as well as the masses. It is a high octane epic entertainer," Malik said in a statement.
The New Currents section at Biff, which will be held Oct 3-12, introduces the works of up-and-coming directors who are leading the way for Asian cinema. Malik's debut feature is one among the twelve entries.
- 9/28/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
A still from Vara: A Blessing
Thirteen Indian films have been selected to screen at the 18th edition of the Busan International Film Festival to be held from October 3 to 12, 2013.
The opening film Vara: A Blessing directed by Buddhist monk Khyentse Norbu is set in India and revolves around a young woman and her mother, a temple dancer wed to a Hindu God, who find themselves on the fringes of society. The film is based on a short story by Sunil Gangopadhyay and features Indian actor Shahana Goswami in the lead role.
Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) has made it to the New Currents section of the festival. The film revolves around Bakka, a dowser, who believes his talent is lost but when researchers from National Ecological Society ask for his help he still has some hope. The New Current section provides a platform for promising young Asian directors. Malik...
Thirteen Indian films have been selected to screen at the 18th edition of the Busan International Film Festival to be held from October 3 to 12, 2013.
The opening film Vara: A Blessing directed by Buddhist monk Khyentse Norbu is set in India and revolves around a young woman and her mother, a temple dancer wed to a Hindu God, who find themselves on the fringes of society. The film is based on a short story by Sunil Gangopadhyay and features Indian actor Shahana Goswami in the lead role.
Girish Malik’s Jal (Water) has made it to the New Currents section of the festival. The film revolves around Bakka, a dowser, who believes his talent is lost but when researchers from National Ecological Society ask for his help he still has some hope. The New Current section provides a platform for promising young Asian directors. Malik...
- 9/6/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Mumbai, July 8: Singer Sonu Nigam, who has turned music director, says a composer should not crave to sing songs.
"I feel a composer should not crave to sing songs because songs itself decides its voice. The films where I have given music, I have kept my option for the last. Many singers have sung the song in my music. I like to make music and not necessarily I should be singing all the songs," he said.
He has composed music for "Jal" with Vikram Ghosh. He has also given music for "Super Se Upar" and "Singh Sahab The Great" where he has done the title song. "I get a lot of offers. Many people asked me to give music."
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"I feel a composer should not crave to sing songs because songs itself decides its voice. The films where I have given music, I have kept my option for the last. Many singers have sung the song in my music. I like to make music and not necessarily I should be singing all the songs," he said.
He has composed music for "Jal" with Vikram Ghosh. He has also given music for "Super Se Upar" and "Singh Sahab The Great" where he has done the title song. "I get a lot of offers. Many people asked me to give music."
Known.
- 7/8/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Prolific singer Sonu Nigam who made his acting debut back in 2002 with the film Jaani Dushman will soon be facing the camera again. This time though, the crooner will be doing an item number in Akashdeep's upcoming film Santa Banta. The film which features Neha Dhupia and Vir Das in lead roles will see Sonu in the track 'Machli Jal Ki Rani Hai', where he plays himself. Santa Banta which is produced by Viacom 18 is slated for release this November.
- 6/28/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
New Delhi, May 20: It will be a double bonanza for actress Tannishtha Chatterjee at the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival as the theatrical promo of her another film "Jal" will be unveiled there.
India is the guest country at the festival and "Jal" will be unveiled at the India Pavillion.
She has gone there to represent her movie "Monsoon Shootout", but will also be present at the unveiling of "Jal" promo, which is based on scarcity of water in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
Directed by Girish Mallik, the movie, produced by Oneworld Films Pvt. Ltd, will also have a screening for selected dignitaries.
India is the guest country at the festival and "Jal" will be unveiled at the India Pavillion.
She has gone there to represent her movie "Monsoon Shootout", but will also be present at the unveiling of "Jal" promo, which is based on scarcity of water in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
Directed by Girish Mallik, the movie, produced by Oneworld Films Pvt. Ltd, will also have a screening for selected dignitaries.
- 5/20/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
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