Tamil actor Harish Kalyan’s upcoming film ‘Parking’ has released its first single ‘Chella Kalliye’. The song is a musically rich and unconventional track, as it creatively bends conventions. An experimental fusion track that blends electro rock, film music, electronic, techno, folk, classical, pop, ‘Chella Kalliye’ is sure to put one in a very joyful mood.
Sung by Kapil Kapilan, the track is composed by renowned Tamil composer Sam C.S who has composed tracks for various Tamil films such as ‘Vikram Vedha’, ‘Rdx: Robert Dony Xavier’, ‘Lakshmi’, ‘Michael’, ‘Bakasuran’, and ‘Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum’ among others.
‘Chella Kalliye’ has a very romantic, joyous, and optimistic mood and features a lot of intricately woven and creatively composed instrumentation, such as mixing electric guitars, computer generated bass, violin, acoustic guitar, keyboards, computer drums, and samples of clapping.
The song has a vibe that is very different from any kind of standard pop,...
Sung by Kapil Kapilan, the track is composed by renowned Tamil composer Sam C.S who has composed tracks for various Tamil films such as ‘Vikram Vedha’, ‘Rdx: Robert Dony Xavier’, ‘Lakshmi’, ‘Michael’, ‘Bakasuran’, and ‘Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum’ among others.
‘Chella Kalliye’ has a very romantic, joyous, and optimistic mood and features a lot of intricately woven and creatively composed instrumentation, such as mixing electric guitars, computer generated bass, violin, acoustic guitar, keyboards, computer drums, and samples of clapping.
The song has a vibe that is very different from any kind of standard pop,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Tamil actor Harish Kalyan’s upcoming film ‘Parking’ has released its first single ‘Chella Kalliye’. The song is a musically rich and unconventional track, as it creatively bends conventions. An experimental fusion track that blends electro rock, film music, electronic, techno, folk, classical, pop, ‘Chella Kalliye’ is sure to put one in a very joyful mood.
Sung by Kapil Kapilan, the track is composed by renowned Tamil composer Sam C.S who has composed tracks for various Tamil films such as ‘Vikram Vedha’, ‘Rdx: Robert Dony Xavier’, ‘Lakshmi’, ‘Michael’, ‘Bakasuran’, and ‘Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum’ among others.
‘Chella Kalliye’ has a very romantic, joyous, and optimistic mood and features a lot of intricately woven and creatively composed instrumentation, such as mixing electric guitars, computer generated bass, violin, acoustic guitar, keyboards, computer drums, and samples of clapping.
The song has a vibe that is very different from any kind of standard pop,...
Sung by Kapil Kapilan, the track is composed by renowned Tamil composer Sam C.S who has composed tracks for various Tamil films such as ‘Vikram Vedha’, ‘Rdx: Robert Dony Xavier’, ‘Lakshmi’, ‘Michael’, ‘Bakasuran’, and ‘Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum’ among others.
‘Chella Kalliye’ has a very romantic, joyous, and optimistic mood and features a lot of intricately woven and creatively composed instrumentation, such as mixing electric guitars, computer generated bass, violin, acoustic guitar, keyboards, computer drums, and samples of clapping.
The song has a vibe that is very different from any kind of standard pop,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
InterviewIn an interview with Tnm, director Sarjun discusses where the idea for ‘Burqa’ came from, why he decided to take the film festival route, and his choice of actors for the movie.Subha J RaoNajma (Mirnaa), a young Muslim widow is alone at home, observing Iddah or Iddat – the period of solitude – following the death of her husband when Surya (Kalaiyarasan), an injured man who takes part in protests for money, knocks on her door. He’s being chased by someone and desperately seeks refuge in her home. The widow, who had been married very briefly to a lovely understanding man, is a trained nurse and resists helping, but eventually does. She dresses his wound and gives him painkillers. For the next hour on screen, the two – a girl who lost love even as she was discovering it and a cynical man who has seen his sex worker mother plod...
- 8/16/2022
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
CinemaTitled ‘Mithuna’ in Kannada, the Tanikella Bharani directorial is expected to be released all over Karnataka next month.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe demise of legendary singer Sp Balasubrahmanyam on September 25 left an indelible void in the film industry. An accomplished playback singer, he also acted in significant roles in over 70 films in various languages in his career. One of the best movies in his acting career is undoubtedly the 2012 Telugu movie Mithunam, in which he shared screen space with veteran actor Lakshmi. The film went on to become a huge hit, and the latest is that it is all set to be dubbed in Kannada. Titled Mithuna in Kannada, the film is expected to be released all over Karnataka next month. Mithunam was based on a novel penned by Sri Ramana and was made by well-known director, actor and writer Tanikella Bharani. It was bankrolled by Anand Muyida Rao, who has...
- 11/4/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
InterviewIn this exclusive interview, Sarjun speaks about the backlash he received for 'Lakshmi', his interest in women-centric films and more. Sowmya RajendranFacebook/Sarjun KMAt 31, Sarjun is among the Tamil film industry’s most exciting young directors. His first feature film Echcharikkai is yet to hit the screens but he’s already a familiar name, thanks to his much talked about short films Lakshmi and Maa. The first is about a woman who has an extramarital fling while the second is on teenage pregnancy. The director has just signed a film with Nayanthara in the lead role. To be produced by Kjr Studios, which gave us Aramm last year and the Pongal release Gulebagavali, the film is expected to be a horror flick. Speaking to Tnm, Sarjun shares his journey in the Tamil film industry, the controversy surrounding Lakshmi, and his desire to continue doing short films even as he steps into the big league. From what we’ve seen of your work so far, we have high expectations about what you’ll bring to the table with the Nayanthara film. So can we expect something different within the horror genre? Definitely. It will be a horror film with emotions. It won’t just be scary. It’s an out and out horror film but with emotions. How did this project happen? Rajesh, the producer, called me and said he liked Maa very much and asked if I had any story to narrate. I asked him what genre he had in mind and he said it’s fine if it’s a horror film. So I took some time and pitched a line to him. He really liked it and told me that he’d get me a sitting with Nayanthara. I gave an hour’s narration to Nayanthara and she liked it very much. She liked Maa also very much and she spoke about it. It’s not the usual horror film, so she gave the go ahead. How did you get into the film industry? I’m an engineering graduate but I later studied cinematography in Mindscreen under Rajiv Menon Sir. Just as I was finishing, Mani Ratnam Sir was in need of an assistant director for Ponniyin Selvan. So I joined him, but for some reason that project didn’t take off. I continued working with him in Kadal. I finished Kadal and I did a couple of independent projects like music videos. Then I worked with Murugadoss on Kaththi. I joined only after the first schedule of the film was done. When that got over, I worked on the post-production for Mani Sir’s Ok Kanmani. That’s the last work I did for anyone else. After that, I’ve been trying to pitch scripts – which ended with me doing Echcharikkai. The film is over and is set for release in March. Both your short films, Lakshmi and Maa, revolve around women protagonists. What draws you towards such stories? Probably it’s the influence of women from my own life – both good and bad. I don’t know how far it’s possible to do it in a feature film here. There are many restrictions in mainstream films. Short films give you that freedom to think whatever you want. My first feature film is not women-centric, it’s a proper thriller. So I have broken out of that... but yes, the second will center around Nayanthara’s character. So when you have the freedom to think, you are drawn to telling the stories of women? My first influence is my mother. She’s a very independent woman. She’s a retired teacher now. My friends’ circle, the way I have been brought up, the environment around me – all of this I’d say is a little progressive from whatever I’ve seen. So I thought why not tell stories from here. When I made Lakshmi, I didn’t really think all that much. It just became big after I made it (laughs). I pitched Maa to Gautham Menon Sir and he really liked it. He told me that it’s a sensitive subject and that I should handle it properly. Are you worried about mainstream cinema limiting your creativity? The genre I’ve selected for the Nayanthara film is horror. There are a few templates for horror and we can’t break that. But within that, what better can I bring is the question. I can explore sub-genres within it. I’m coming with a prepared mind about how to go forward in the industry. How did you deal with the backlash that you received for Lakshmi? I took Gautham Sir’s advice to not open my mouth (laughs). He told me that it’s the best thing to do. Because if I say something and it gets twisted, it will be worse. But I have to say that though there was backlash, I also got many positive responses. It was equal. So I didn’t want to feed the backlash. Gautham Sir told me to speak about it after I do my next project. That’s why I decided to speak after Maa. What kind of feedback did you get for Maa? For Maa, nearly 95% of the responses I got were positive. About 5% was negative but I thought that was okay. Any work you do, there’s going to be negative stuff. It’s not necessary for everyone to accept it. Even if you make a classic, there will be people who like it and don’t like it. I’m also like that. There are many films which people have liked which I haven’t. And I’ve criticised those films, too. Did you do any research when you made Maa? Yes, a lot of research. I wanted to know how prevalent teenage pregnancy is. In fact, we had a press show for Maa in which we had statistics in the end. But we thought it might look like a “message” movie if we kept it, so we took it off in the YouTube version. So I did do research on the prevalence of teenage pregnancy, the consequences for women of that age and it was only after this that we started writing it. Did you feel constrained at any point when you were doing Maa because of the backlash you received with Lakshmi? Yes. I did feel constrained. When I got this idea, I did have doubts. I went and met the Ondraga team which has Venkat Sir and Reshma Ma’am. I told them that I didn’t want people to think since I made a controversial film, I wanted to make another one like that. I did ask them if I should do it. They told me not to be worried and that this film won’t be seen that way. It’s only after their encouragement that I told myself I could do it. Echcharikkai is releasing in March. Can you tell us more about it? It’s a kidnap thriller. Satyaraj Sir is doing the role of a retired cop. He has played a cop in many films so I wanted to ensure that this is different. That’s why I made him a retired cop who doesn’t wear a uniform at any point. The film has a lot of twists and turns, and ends with a very emotional climax. Some people have been saying that from the looks of the trailer, it seems to have been inspired by Taken? The thing is, we cut the trailer so it looks like Taken. But what you see in the trailer is not the film. In the trailer, it looks like Varalaxmi is Satyaraj Sir’s daughter but that’s not the case at all. The story is different but we cut the trailer so it has that similarity. Taken is a Very famous film. I don’t think I can take from Taken and do it (laughs). How hard is it to make it big in cinema? The struggle is very big. We only see the names of people who’ve made films. But there are hundreds of people who find it difficult to get someone to even listen to their story. If you ask why, it’s because the number of quality films that release are less, the number of artists is also less, but the number of people who want to become directors is big. So that competition is there. It’s a huge task to get a producer or artist to listen to your story. And after that, if the film goes on the floor, it’s a big achievement, given the current situation. On top of this, if the film runs, it’s a miracle. Apart from the creative side, there are many more aspects to this struggle. Now there are more platforms, like YouTube for example, and filmmakers should realise that you’re not a filmmaker only if your film releases in a theatre. Then they can continue to tell their stories. Does this mean you’ll continue to make short films? 100% yes. I watched Anurag Kashyap’s short film (The Day After Every Day) and I was thinking how someone who’s made 5-6 mainstream films has made a short film. For a person who has done a feature film and is coming back to do short films, the approach will be different. From the shots to the thinking, it will be different. It will be much better and more people will watch it. You can explore genres – people here don’t do it but I will.
- 2/6/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film, produced by Kjr Studios, is said to be a horror flick.Tnm StaffFilmmaker Sarjun, who directed the controversial short film Lakshmi and more recently Maa, is finally going to do his second feature film and that too, with no less than Lady Superstar Nayanthara! The film is to be produced by Kjr Studios, which is headed by Kotapadi J Rajesh. The studio had earlier produced Nayanthara’s Aramm, which had the actor playing the role of a collector. Sarjun's film will be a horror flick - a genre that Nayanthara has dabbled in before with the 2015 offering Maya and the 2017 film Dora. Nayanthara, a veteran of the south Indian film industry, is now increasingly doing films where she is the lead protagonist - a move that is groundbreaking for an industry that banks on its male stars and where the gender pay gap is starkly prevalent. This will be Kjr studios’ third film after Aramm and Gulebagavali. The production company, which is temporarily calling this project ‘Production No 3’, has said that this would be an ‘out and out horror.’ Our next - #ProductionNo3 will be an #OutnOutHorror starring #Nayanthara and directed by the sensational @sarjun34 More info on the rest of the Cast and Crew soon... pic.twitter.com/dJ0yxu3Y2p — Kjr Studios (@kjr_studios) February 5, 2018 The partnership is looked upon with interest as director Sarjun has so far worked only on human interest dramas. Also read: 'Lakshmi': Why is a short film on a woman's extramarital affair upsetting so many? Director Sarjun is known for pushing boundaries and addressing topics in his films that remain social taboos to this day. His first short film Lakshmi told the tale of a woman in an abusive marriage who goes on to have an extramarital affair. While the film received critical acclaim, the director received a hailstorm of abuses for showing a woman having an extramarital relationship. This, when men in Tamil cinema have, for ages, had comedy tracks about their "chinna veedu". Maa, Sarjun’s second short film, released in January this year and once again dealt with a topic that is generally brushed under the carpet. His take on teenage pregnancy and parenting was well-received. Also read: 'Maa' Review: This Tamil film on teen pregnancy is a must watch for parents While the first look poster of the film is out, the rest of the cast and crew will be announced soon.
- 2/5/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Nagesh Kukunoor, who has been keeping a low profile of late, will now be seen doing what he is best at - making 'offbeat' films. His latest film, which has been tentatively titled Music Men, will feature five real life musicians. The five musicians are Shankar Mahadevan, Papon, Sunidhi Chauhan, Salim Merchant and Sivamani. The film's plot revolves around five musicians who are losers in life, and who come together to form a band with a sole aim to prove that music never dies. Speaking about the film, Nagesh Kukunoor said that he wanted to make a film about music with musicians whom he respects a lot. And when he bounced the idea to Shankar Mahadevan around a year back, Shankar got so excited that he called the renowned percussionist Sivamani and got him on board. On the other hand, while it was relatively easy to get Salim and Papon on board,...
- 10/20/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The very prolific Nagesh Kukunoor's new film Dhanak has been selected in the prestigious Generation K Plus section of the Berlin Film Festival. Ecstatic at the honour Nagesh says, "One makes all one's films with equal passion. But when one of them gets a special validation of this kind it feels like balm on the soul. There are 8 films in the Generation K Plus section. And we're one of them." Now begins the struggle to carry the film and its core cast of the 8-year old Krish Chabria and the 9-year old Hetal Gada to Berlin to be present for the honour in February 2015. Apparently Dhanak, intended as a small-budget film had to bear with unforeseen expenses. Explains Nagesh, "We had to fly actors for even the smallest roles from Mumbai to Rajasthan. Using local actors was not an option because there were no actors where we were shooting.
- 12/20/2014
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Nagesh Kukunoor’s next Dhanak (Rainbow) has been selected for the 65th Berlin International Film Festival which starts on February 5. The film will compete in the Generation KPlus category, a segment judged by an 11-member jury of kids aged between 11 and 14 years.
The Filmmaker, who is known for his films like Iqbal, Dor and Hyderabad Blues, is ecstatic. When asked Nagesh Kukunoor, he says, “I had promised myself that I would never attend the Berlinale till one of my films make it to the festival. I cannot believe this has actually happened!”
Like his National award winning film Iqbal, Dhanak also potrays a central character with a disability, but in a dramatically diverse setting. The film is about an eight-year-old blind boy whose 11-year-old sister promises him that he will get his vision back before he turns 10. The film follows the duo on a life-changing journey through the sand dunes of Rajasthan.
The Filmmaker, who is known for his films like Iqbal, Dor and Hyderabad Blues, is ecstatic. When asked Nagesh Kukunoor, he says, “I had promised myself that I would never attend the Berlinale till one of my films make it to the festival. I cannot believe this has actually happened!”
Like his National award winning film Iqbal, Dhanak also potrays a central character with a disability, but in a dramatically diverse setting. The film is about an eight-year-old blind boy whose 11-year-old sister promises him that he will get his vision back before he turns 10. The film follows the duo on a life-changing journey through the sand dunes of Rajasthan.
- 12/14/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Nagesh Kukunoor’s Dhanak is one among the thirteen titles that the Generation section of the Berlin International Film Festival announced on Friday.
The Marathi-language film is Kukunoor’s latest after Lakshmi on child trafficking. The film will receive its world premiere in Generation K Plus competition.
Synopsis – Pari has decided to help her little blind brother Chotu get his eyesight back. So she sets out with him on a magical journey through Rajasthan where they encounter all sorts of colourful characters. More than anything they want to meet Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, who on a poster has promised his viewers “new eyes”.
In 2014, Avinash Arun’s Killa was selected for Generation K Plus section where it also won the Crystal Bear for Best Film.
The Marathi-language film is Kukunoor’s latest after Lakshmi on child trafficking. The film will receive its world premiere in Generation K Plus competition.
Synopsis – Pari has decided to help her little blind brother Chotu get his eyesight back. So she sets out with him on a magical journey through Rajasthan where they encounter all sorts of colourful characters. More than anything they want to meet Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, who on a poster has promised his viewers “new eyes”.
In 2014, Avinash Arun’s Killa was selected for Generation K Plus section where it also won the Crystal Bear for Best Film.
- 12/13/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
A still from “Millions can Walk”
Richie Mehta’s Siddharth won the German Star of India award in the feature film category at the 11th Indian Film Festival Stuttgart that concluded recently. The award, comprising of 4000 Euros, is given to a film that narrates a very serious political theme in a very poetic and humorous way.
The German Star of India award in the short film category went to Tamaash by Satyanshu and Devanshu Singh. The prize comprises of 1000 Euros. Tamaash is the story of Anzar, a poor performer at school who is scorned by his elders. He is expected to fare better than Sadat, a high scorer in class. Anzar seeks the help of a mysterious stranger, but following the new guide becomes increasingly tough for him and his kid brother.
In the documentary category, Millions can Walk by Swiss director Chistoph Schaub and Swiss-Indian director Kamal Musale was named the winner.
Richie Mehta’s Siddharth won the German Star of India award in the feature film category at the 11th Indian Film Festival Stuttgart that concluded recently. The award, comprising of 4000 Euros, is given to a film that narrates a very serious political theme in a very poetic and humorous way.
The German Star of India award in the short film category went to Tamaash by Satyanshu and Devanshu Singh. The prize comprises of 1000 Euros. Tamaash is the story of Anzar, a poor performer at school who is scorned by his elders. He is expected to fare better than Sadat, a high scorer in class. Anzar seeks the help of a mysterious stranger, but following the new guide becomes increasingly tough for him and his kid brother.
In the documentary category, Millions can Walk by Swiss director Chistoph Schaub and Swiss-Indian director Kamal Musale was named the winner.
- 7/24/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
The 16th London Asian Film Festival started last Sunday, and the film chosen for the opening night was Lakshmi, a drama about human trafficking and child prostitution written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
This hard-hitting drama follows the story of Lakshmi, a 14-year-old girl who is kidnapped and forced into prostitution. Although constantly abused and humiliated, her character remains unbroken. When Lakshmi and other girls are rescued in a police raid, she doesn’t doubt to stand against her traffickers and take them to court.
Lakshmi is, in the director’s words, a fiction made of many true stories. Inspired by his visit to several shelters where he got to know the reality of prostitution through its strong survivors, Kukunoor was determined to make a film about it. But he needed a good and inspiring story, and it was then when he came across Lakshmi’s story.
The main strengths...
This hard-hitting drama follows the story of Lakshmi, a 14-year-old girl who is kidnapped and forced into prostitution. Although constantly abused and humiliated, her character remains unbroken. When Lakshmi and other girls are rescued in a police raid, she doesn’t doubt to stand against her traffickers and take them to court.
Lakshmi is, in the director’s words, a fiction made of many true stories. Inspired by his visit to several shelters where he got to know the reality of prostitution through its strong survivors, Kukunoor was determined to make a film about it. But he needed a good and inspiring story, and it was then when he came across Lakshmi’s story.
The main strengths...
- 6/8/2014
- by Núria Bonals Hidalgo
- Bollyspice
The 16th edition of the London Asian Film Festival (Laff) opened last Sunday with the European premiere of Lakshmi, written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
The film, which won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January, is based on the real-life story of a 14-year-old girl kidnapped from her village in Andhra Pradesh and forced into prostitution. She was eventually rescued in a police raid and later testified in court against her traffickers, winning the case and setting a precedent for future legal actions. The director also plays the role of Chinna, the pimp that runs the brothel.
BollySpice had the opportunity to speak with the director. Check out what he said about the film and the blot of human trafficking.
You mentioned that the inspiration of the film comes from your visit to shelters, where you met women who went through the same situation.
The film, which won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January, is based on the real-life story of a 14-year-old girl kidnapped from her village in Andhra Pradesh and forced into prostitution. She was eventually rescued in a police raid and later testified in court against her traffickers, winning the case and setting a precedent for future legal actions. The director also plays the role of Chinna, the pimp that runs the brothel.
BollySpice had the opportunity to speak with the director. Check out what he said about the film and the blot of human trafficking.
You mentioned that the inspiration of the film comes from your visit to shelters, where you met women who went through the same situation.
- 6/4/2014
- by Núria Bonals Hidalgo
- Bollyspice
An exclusive appearance by acclaimed writer, filmmaker and composer Vishal Bhardwaj and a celebration of the life of Bollywood legend Yash Chopra are among the many highlights as the London Asian Film Festival (Laff) returns in June.
Bhardwaj will provide a world exclusive sneak peek into his hugely anticipated new film ‘Haider’, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, during a talk on 08 June at London’s famous Globe Theatre, often referred to as the Bard’s “spiritual home” away from his birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon.
‘Haider’ – set in Kashmir and starring Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu and Irrfan Khan – completes Bhardwaj’s trilogy of Shakespearean adaptations following ‘Maqbool’ (Macbeth) and ‘Omkara’ (Othello).
The film is already generating considerable buzz in the industry and is certain to be a shoo-in come awards season.
Dr Pushpinder Chowdhry, founder of Laff, said: “Vishal Bharwaj’s adaptations provide a unique insight into the shared heritage...
Bhardwaj will provide a world exclusive sneak peek into his hugely anticipated new film ‘Haider’, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, during a talk on 08 June at London’s famous Globe Theatre, often referred to as the Bard’s “spiritual home” away from his birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon.
‘Haider’ – set in Kashmir and starring Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu and Irrfan Khan – completes Bhardwaj’s trilogy of Shakespearean adaptations following ‘Maqbool’ (Macbeth) and ‘Omkara’ (Othello).
The film is already generating considerable buzz in the industry and is certain to be a shoo-in come awards season.
Dr Pushpinder Chowdhry, founder of Laff, said: “Vishal Bharwaj’s adaptations provide a unique insight into the shared heritage...
- 5/7/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
The nominations for 14th New York Indian Film Festival Awards have been announced! The festival is widely recognized as the oldest, most prestigious Indian film festival in the United States, showcasing some of the greatest talents working in the diaspora. Nyiff boasts five days of premiere screenings of feature, documentary & short films, industry panels, special events, retrospectives, red carpet galas,and an award ceremony to round out the festival. Celebrating its 14th year, Nyiff will run May 5 to 10 at a variety of prestigious New York City venues, including the Skirball Center for Performing Arts, where the opening and closing films are set to take place. Nyiff is dedicated to showcasing, promoting and building an awareness of Independent, art house, alternate and diaspora films from/about/connected to the Indian subcontinent. Their mission is to encourage filmmakers to tell their stories, to educate North America about them and their talent and...
- 5/7/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
A Still from Liar’s Dice
The 14th New York Indian Film Festival (Nyiff) announced nominations today in various categories of awards. The festival will be held from May 5 to 10 and will screen 23 narrative features and 11 documentaries.
In the Best Feature Film category; Astu, Fandry, Goynar Baksho, Liar’s Dice and Ugly will vie for the award while Anurag Kashyap, Aparna Sen, Buddhadeb Dasgupta, Gajendra Ahire and Nagraj Manjule will compete for the Best Director award.
Full List of nominations:
Best Short
Bar Stools Blouse The Corner Table Give Into the Night Nightlife
Best Documentary
An American in Madras Gulabi Gang Rangbhoomi The Auction House The Unseen Sequence
Best Screenplay
Apur Panchali As The River Flows Shesher Kobita Virgin Talkies Zinda Bhaag
Best Actor
Mohan Agashe, Astu Naseeruddin Shah, The Coffin Maker Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Liar’s Dice Rahul Bhat, Ugly Roshan Seth, Brahmin Bulls
Best Actress
Anjali Patil, With You,...
The 14th New York Indian Film Festival (Nyiff) announced nominations today in various categories of awards. The festival will be held from May 5 to 10 and will screen 23 narrative features and 11 documentaries.
In the Best Feature Film category; Astu, Fandry, Goynar Baksho, Liar’s Dice and Ugly will vie for the award while Anurag Kashyap, Aparna Sen, Buddhadeb Dasgupta, Gajendra Ahire and Nagraj Manjule will compete for the Best Director award.
Full List of nominations:
Best Short
Bar Stools Blouse The Corner Table Give Into the Night Nightlife
Best Documentary
An American in Madras Gulabi Gang Rangbhoomi The Auction House The Unseen Sequence
Best Screenplay
Apur Panchali As The River Flows Shesher Kobita Virgin Talkies Zinda Bhaag
Best Actor
Mohan Agashe, Astu Naseeruddin Shah, The Coffin Maker Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Liar’s Dice Rahul Bhat, Ugly Roshan Seth, Brahmin Bulls
Best Actress
Anjali Patil, With You,...
- 5/5/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Singer turned actor Monali Thakur has established her image as an actress with critically acclaimed Lakshmi. This is the first time Monali Thakur will perform her own songs at the prestigious Iifa awards
Monali Thakur will travel on 21st April to Florida where the 15th Iifa awards are taking place this year from 23rd April to 26th April. She will be performing some of her famous songs like ‘Sawaar Loon’, ‘Tune Maari Entriyan’ and ‘Anjaana Anjaani’.
Monali Thakur is very much thrilled for the Iifa awards as this is her first award function after being established as an actress.
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Monali Thakur will travel on 21st April to Florida where the 15th Iifa awards are taking place this year from 23rd April to 26th April. She will be performing some of her famous songs like ‘Sawaar Loon’, ‘Tune Maari Entriyan’ and ‘Anjaana Anjaani’.
Monali Thakur is very much thrilled for the Iifa awards as this is her first award function after being established as an actress.
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- 4/19/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
A still from Sulemani Keeda
The 14th New York Indian Film Festival, to take place from 5-10 May, has unveiled its full line-up of films which comprises of a mix of 23 narrative features and 11 documentaries.
Anurag Kashyap’s Ugly is set to open the festival while Geethu Mohandas’ Liar’s Dice will be the centerpiece film. The festival will also present a retrospective of Gurinder Chaddha’s documentaries and will close with Aparna Sen’s Goynar Baksho.
Karan Bali’s 80 minute documentary, An American in Madras, based on American-born filmmaker Ellis R. Dungan’s travails in the Tamil film industry will get a screening alongside the recently released Gulabi Gang by Nishtha Jain.
Nagraj Manjule’s Fandry, Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukthankar’s Astu and Gajendra Ahire’s Postcard are the three Marathi features which will screen at the festival. Assamese feature As The River Flows (Ekhon Nodir Xipare), by Bidyut Kotoky,...
The 14th New York Indian Film Festival, to take place from 5-10 May, has unveiled its full line-up of films which comprises of a mix of 23 narrative features and 11 documentaries.
Anurag Kashyap’s Ugly is set to open the festival while Geethu Mohandas’ Liar’s Dice will be the centerpiece film. The festival will also present a retrospective of Gurinder Chaddha’s documentaries and will close with Aparna Sen’s Goynar Baksho.
Karan Bali’s 80 minute documentary, An American in Madras, based on American-born filmmaker Ellis R. Dungan’s travails in the Tamil film industry will get a screening alongside the recently released Gulabi Gang by Nishtha Jain.
Nagraj Manjule’s Fandry, Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukthankar’s Astu and Gajendra Ahire’s Postcard are the three Marathi features which will screen at the festival. Assamese feature As The River Flows (Ekhon Nodir Xipare), by Bidyut Kotoky,...
- 4/11/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
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
A still from Lakshmi
Nagesh Kukunoor’s Lakshmi has won the Outstanding International Feature award at the Reel World Film Festival in Toronto. Sushrut Jain’s Beyond All Boundaries took the award for Outstanding Documentary.
Lakshmi is the story of a 13 year old girl’s struggle to survive after being kidnapped and sold for prostitution. The film released in India in March this year.
The Jury said, in its statement: “… a harrowing, uplifting and brave portrayal of a young girl sold into prostitution and what she endures. Its unflinching depiction of the reality of human trafficking was matched by an astonishing performance by Monali Thakur as the title character and writer-director and supporting actor Nagesh Kukunoor, who both led a note-perfect cast in Lakshmi.”
Jain’s Beyond All Boundaries captures the relationship India has with the game of cricket while telling the stories of three individuals. “This film was chosen by a unanimous juror decision.
Nagesh Kukunoor’s Lakshmi has won the Outstanding International Feature award at the Reel World Film Festival in Toronto. Sushrut Jain’s Beyond All Boundaries took the award for Outstanding Documentary.
Lakshmi is the story of a 13 year old girl’s struggle to survive after being kidnapped and sold for prostitution. The film released in India in March this year.
The Jury said, in its statement: “… a harrowing, uplifting and brave portrayal of a young girl sold into prostitution and what she endures. Its unflinching depiction of the reality of human trafficking was matched by an astonishing performance by Monali Thakur as the title character and writer-director and supporting actor Nagesh Kukunoor, who both led a note-perfect cast in Lakshmi.”
Jain’s Beyond All Boundaries captures the relationship India has with the game of cricket while telling the stories of three individuals. “This film was chosen by a unanimous juror decision.
- 4/9/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Cinema is not just about fictional tales or entertainment; it is also a reality check for the society.
Recently, I read a gut-wrenching article on Rajasthan's Nirbhaya titled "Waiting for the 20th surgery". The author unraveled horrifying details about the gang rape of a girl who was so brutally assaulted by six men in Jaipur in August 2012 that her vagina tore and merged with her rectum.
The girl was only 12-year-old the time.
Coincidentally, I ended up watching Nagesh Kukunoor's "Lakshmi", also based on a true story on child prostitution, during the same time and reiterating the fact that moviemakers, often.
Recently, I read a gut-wrenching article on Rajasthan's Nirbhaya titled "Waiting for the 20th surgery". The author unraveled horrifying details about the gang rape of a girl who was so brutally assaulted by six men in Jaipur in August 2012 that her vagina tore and merged with her rectum.
The girl was only 12-year-old the time.
Coincidentally, I ended up watching Nagesh Kukunoor's "Lakshmi", also based on a true story on child prostitution, during the same time and reiterating the fact that moviemakers, often.
- 3/26/2014
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, March 25: Shefali Shah's role as the hard-hitting dirty-talking madame of a brothel in Nagesh Kukunoor's "Lakshmi" has shocked her fans and stunned critics. The actress says "it wasn't easy" but she had to be "part of something as brave as this".
She admits she had to cross self-imposed limits of censorship and her inbuilt code of morality to play the character in "Lakshmi".
"It wasn't easy at all. But when Nagesh came to me with the one line about the child prostitute, I knew I had to do the film. I had to be part of something as brave as this," said Shefali, last seen in the film "Kucch Luv Jaisaa" three years.
She admits she had to cross self-imposed limits of censorship and her inbuilt code of morality to play the character in "Lakshmi".
"It wasn't easy at all. But when Nagesh came to me with the one line about the child prostitute, I knew I had to do the film. I had to be part of something as brave as this," said Shefali, last seen in the film "Kucch Luv Jaisaa" three years.
- 3/25/2014
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, March 25: Filmmaker and actor Nagesh Kukunoor's latest film "Lakshmi", about human trafficking and child prostitution has garnered critics' appreciation. He says he strives to give the audience a choice in films as repetition can bore the audience.
Kukunoor is known for films as different as "Rockford", "Iqbal", "Dor" and "Mod".
"I have always been of the view that the audience should be given choices. If we make the same kind of films, the audience doesn't grow and they don't get to experience different things," he said here Monday at the Nri of the Year award function.
"I have always tried to tell.
Kukunoor is known for films as different as "Rockford", "Iqbal", "Dor" and "Mod".
"I have always been of the view that the audience should be given choices. If we make the same kind of films, the audience doesn't grow and they don't get to experience different things," he said here Monday at the Nri of the Year award function.
"I have always tried to tell.
- 3/25/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, March 24: At a special screening of Nagesh Kukunoor's "Lakshmi" for sex workers held at the centre of a red-light area here, the filmmaker was accosted by a group of extremely overwrought sex workers who wanted to know who the played the nasty pimp in the film.
"Agar woh mil jaye to hum ussey aisa sabak sikhaayenge ki naani yaad aa jayegi (If we find him, we will teach him a lesson to remember)," the workers told Kukunoor after the screening.
The screening was held at the Alankar theatre on Grant Road.
Of course when they got to know that the "offender" was none other than Kukunoor himself, the sex.
"Agar woh mil jaye to hum ussey aisa sabak sikhaayenge ki naani yaad aa jayegi (If we find him, we will teach him a lesson to remember)," the workers told Kukunoor after the screening.
The screening was held at the Alankar theatre on Grant Road.
Of course when they got to know that the "offender" was none other than Kukunoor himself, the sex.
- 3/24/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Nagesh Kukunoor's lately released film Lakshmi is receiving praises from all corners thanks to its brutally heart-touching subject and striking performances from the star cast. While newbie Monali Thakur is winning everyone's heart for her brave portrayal of 14-year old victim, the highly talented Shefali Shah, who plays the brothel's madam Jyoti in the film, is back with yet another superlative act. Lakshmi is not a film it's a movement which will be known by everybody, it...
- 3/22/2014
- GlamSham
The coming Friday will once again witness multiple releases in the form of Sunny Leone's Ragini Mms 2, the Satish Kaushik directed Sharman Joshi starrer Gang Of Ghosts, the Rajat Kapoor venture Ankhon Dekhi and last but not the least Nagesh Kukunoor's Lakshmi. There is no doubt that the opening rounds will comprehensively belong to Ragini Mms 2 (thanks to the super hit music and horrex genre) but given the intrinsic merits Gang Of Ghosts will make a mark with audience as the days...
- 3/21/2014
- GlamSham
Film: "Lakshmi"; Cast: Monali Thakur, Shefali Shah, Satish Kaushik, Ram Kapoor; Writer-director: Nagesh Kukunoor; Rating: ****
Brothels are not pleasure dens. As we watch in horrified disbelief, Nagesh Kukunoor's 14-year-old protagonist being bruised, violated and battered by men of all shapes and sizes, what emerges is a deep-rooted societal bias where the girl child is often treated as a liability.
The picture that emerges in this deeply disturbing film is that of absolutely insensitive brutality towards the weak and the poor.
This ain't no sanitized brothel seen in our beautifully laid-our courtesan's.
Brothels are not pleasure dens. As we watch in horrified disbelief, Nagesh Kukunoor's 14-year-old protagonist being bruised, violated and battered by men of all shapes and sizes, what emerges is a deep-rooted societal bias where the girl child is often treated as a liability.
The picture that emerges in this deeply disturbing film is that of absolutely insensitive brutality towards the weak and the poor.
This ain't no sanitized brothel seen in our beautifully laid-our courtesan's.
- 3/20/2014
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Lakshmi, written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, Produced by Satish Kaushik, Elahe Hiptoola, Jayantilal Gada and Nagesh Kukunoor, under the banner of Pen films, Uv News Media & Communication Limited, Sic productions and A Kukunoor Movies Production is slated for 21st March 2014 release.
Lakshmi starring Monali Thakur, Shefali Shah, Ram Kapoor, Nagesh Kukunoor, Satish Kaushik, Flora Saini, Vibha Chibber and Gulfam Khan is a true story of heroism and untold courage, a story of a child whose spirit could not be broken. A hero in a land filled with cowards, whose courage and determination finally triumphs over evil. The film has also won Audience award at Palm Springs International Film Festival.
The other credits on the film include Cinematographer – Chirantan Das, Editor – Sanjeeb Datta, Art director – Haris Umar Khan, Costume – Aparna Shah, Sound designer – Vipin Bhati, Lyrics – Manoj Yadav and Music & Background score – Tapas Relia.
Lakshmi to release on 21st March...
Lakshmi starring Monali Thakur, Shefali Shah, Ram Kapoor, Nagesh Kukunoor, Satish Kaushik, Flora Saini, Vibha Chibber and Gulfam Khan is a true story of heroism and untold courage, a story of a child whose spirit could not be broken. A hero in a land filled with cowards, whose courage and determination finally triumphs over evil. The film has also won Audience award at Palm Springs International Film Festival.
The other credits on the film include Cinematographer – Chirantan Das, Editor – Sanjeeb Datta, Art director – Haris Umar Khan, Costume – Aparna Shah, Sound designer – Vipin Bhati, Lyrics – Manoj Yadav and Music & Background score – Tapas Relia.
Lakshmi to release on 21st March...
- 3/8/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Lakshmi, which had its Us premiere at the gala, narrates the story of a 14-year-old girl kidnapped and sold into prostitution; her refusal to give up hope and her courageous stand against her oppressors. It was hailed at the 25th edition of the fest.
Nagesh Kukunoor’s hard-hitting drama Lakshmi, on human trafficking, was feted with the Audience Award for best narrative feature, based on viewers’ votes at the Palm Springs International Film Festival (Psiff).
The festival, held from Jan 3-13, 2014, screened 191 films from 60 countries, including 46 of the 76 foreign language entries for this year’s Oscars, read a statement of the event’s official website.
When Asked about his marketing strategy Nagesh Kukunoor said “With Lakshmi, I am very clear about one thing that irrespective of the box-office result, I want the movie to have a shelf life. And with a reasonable degree of confidence, it seems like it will.
Nagesh Kukunoor’s hard-hitting drama Lakshmi, on human trafficking, was feted with the Audience Award for best narrative feature, based on viewers’ votes at the Palm Springs International Film Festival (Psiff).
The festival, held from Jan 3-13, 2014, screened 191 films from 60 countries, including 46 of the 76 foreign language entries for this year’s Oscars, read a statement of the event’s official website.
When Asked about his marketing strategy Nagesh Kukunoor said “With Lakshmi, I am very clear about one thing that irrespective of the box-office result, I want the movie to have a shelf life. And with a reasonable degree of confidence, it seems like it will.
- 1/29/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
The India release of Nagesh Kukunoor’s Lakshmi, which recently had a packed premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in California, has hit a roadblock.
The film, which deals with sensitive issues like human trafficking and child prostitution, was supposed to hit the theatres on January 17. But now it seems Kukunoor will have to wait, thanks to the Central Board of Film Certification (Cbfc) which found certain scenes objectionable when the film was shown to them last November and passed the film to the revising committee.
Lakshmi, which had its Us premiere at the gala, narrates the story of a 13-year-old girl kidnapped and sold into prostitution; her refusal to give up hope and her courageous stand against her oppressors. It was hailed at the 25th edition of the fest.
It was was feted with the Mercedes Benz Audience Award for best narrative feature, based on viewers’ votes...
The film, which deals with sensitive issues like human trafficking and child prostitution, was supposed to hit the theatres on January 17. But now it seems Kukunoor will have to wait, thanks to the Central Board of Film Certification (Cbfc) which found certain scenes objectionable when the film was shown to them last November and passed the film to the revising committee.
Lakshmi, which had its Us premiere at the gala, narrates the story of a 13-year-old girl kidnapped and sold into prostitution; her refusal to give up hope and her courageous stand against her oppressors. It was hailed at the 25th edition of the fest.
It was was feted with the Mercedes Benz Audience Award for best narrative feature, based on viewers’ votes...
- 1/25/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
New Delhi, Jan 23: For a film as sensitive and serious as "Lakshmi", where the protagonist is a minor violently forced into sex trade, "cinematic" songs, which were "not grand" were needed, says composer Tapas Relia, who was asked by filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor not to worry about the album's commercial viability.
"The very first thing that Nagesh told me was that the songs need to express the emotions of the film, vulnerable when needed and with power when the script demands. The songs needed to be organically attuned to the emotions of the protagonist, a minor violently forced into sex trade," Relia recalled.
"I was given.
"The very first thing that Nagesh told me was that the songs need to express the emotions of the film, vulnerable when needed and with power when the script demands. The songs needed to be organically attuned to the emotions of the protagonist, a minor violently forced into sex trade," Relia recalled.
"I was given.
- 1/23/2014
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Jan 18: Nagesh Kukunoor has pushed ahead the release of his next movie "Lakshmi" as he had been awaiting a feedback on it from the Central Board of Film Certification (Cbfc).
"(I) pushed the release of 'Lakshmi' by a few weeks to get censor feedback. We're back on track. (I) Will make the announcement in a few days," Kukunoor posted on microblogging site Twitter Saturday.
"Lakshmi" narrates the story of a 13-year-old girl who is kidnapped and sold into prostitution.
The film, which features Monali Thakur, Satish Kaushik, Ram Kapoor and Shefali Shah, was initially expected to release Friday.
It recently won the Audience Award for best narrative feature, based on viewers' votes at the Palm Springs.
"(I) pushed the release of 'Lakshmi' by a few weeks to get censor feedback. We're back on track. (I) Will make the announcement in a few days," Kukunoor posted on microblogging site Twitter Saturday.
"Lakshmi" narrates the story of a 13-year-old girl who is kidnapped and sold into prostitution.
The film, which features Monali Thakur, Satish Kaushik, Ram Kapoor and Shefali Shah, was initially expected to release Friday.
It recently won the Audience Award for best narrative feature, based on viewers' votes at the Palm Springs.
- 1/18/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Los Angeles, Jan 13: Nagesh Kukunoor's hard-hitting drama "Lakshmi", on human trafficking, was feted with the Audience Award for best narrative feature, based on viewers' votes at the Palm Springs International Film Festival (Psiff).
"Lakshmi", which had its Us premiere at the gala, narrates the story of a 13-year-old girl kidnapped and sold into prostitution; her refusal to give up hope and her courageous stand against her oppressors. It was hailed at the 25th edition of the fest.
The festival, held from Jan 3-13, 2014, screened 191 films from 60 countries, including 46 of the 76 foreign language entries for this year's.
"Lakshmi", which had its Us premiere at the gala, narrates the story of a 13-year-old girl kidnapped and sold into prostitution; her refusal to give up hope and her courageous stand against her oppressors. It was hailed at the 25th edition of the fest.
The festival, held from Jan 3-13, 2014, screened 191 films from 60 countries, including 46 of the 76 foreign language entries for this year's.
- 1/13/2014
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Updated Jan 12: Lakshmi wins narrative audience award; Gore Vidal: The United States Of Amnesia earns doc honours.
Top brass at the Palm Springs International Film Festival announced on January 12 that Nagesh Kukunoor’s Lakshmi (India) had been awarded the Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature.
Meanwhile Gore Vidal: The United States Of Amnesia (Us) directed by Nicholas Wrathall won the audience award for best documentary feature.
In the juried awards announced on January 11, Felix van Groeningen’s shortlisted Belgian foreign language Oscar contender The Broken Circle Breakdown won the Fipresci Prize for best foreign language film of the year at the 25th Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 11.
Mads Mikkelsen of Thomas Vinterberg’s Oscar shortlisted Danish feature The Hunt won the Fipresci Prize for the best actor of the year in a foreign language film, while Bérénice Bejo took the corresponding actress honour for Asghar Farhadi’s Iranian Oscar submission The Past.
Andrea Pallaoro...
Top brass at the Palm Springs International Film Festival announced on January 12 that Nagesh Kukunoor’s Lakshmi (India) had been awarded the Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature.
Meanwhile Gore Vidal: The United States Of Amnesia (Us) directed by Nicholas Wrathall won the audience award for best documentary feature.
In the juried awards announced on January 11, Felix van Groeningen’s shortlisted Belgian foreign language Oscar contender The Broken Circle Breakdown won the Fipresci Prize for best foreign language film of the year at the 25th Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 11.
Mads Mikkelsen of Thomas Vinterberg’s Oscar shortlisted Danish feature The Hunt won the Fipresci Prize for the best actor of the year in a foreign language film, while Bérénice Bejo took the corresponding actress honour for Asghar Farhadi’s Iranian Oscar submission The Past.
Andrea Pallaoro...
- 1/12/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Recently co producer of Lakshmi, Elahe Hiptoola had invited actors like Anoop Soni, Nandita Das and Juhi Chawla to be a part of the private screening of the film. The movie had left everyone speechless.
Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, Lakshmi is the story of a frightening reality that haunts women from deprived backgrounds. A hero in a land filled with cowards, whose courage and determination finally triumphs over evil.
The film had a bigger impact on Juhi Chawla. In a conversation with Elahe, Juhi said, “I still don’t know what to say. I haven’t seen anything like this before. I am trying to express myself and failing. I hope you understand. God bless you my dear for making a film which will impact a lot of people and their lives.”
Nandita Das congratulated Nagesh for the completion of his film and appreciated the character of the pimp played by him.
Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, Lakshmi is the story of a frightening reality that haunts women from deprived backgrounds. A hero in a land filled with cowards, whose courage and determination finally triumphs over evil.
The film had a bigger impact on Juhi Chawla. In a conversation with Elahe, Juhi said, “I still don’t know what to say. I haven’t seen anything like this before. I am trying to express myself and failing. I hope you understand. God bless you my dear for making a film which will impact a lot of people and their lives.”
Nandita Das congratulated Nagesh for the completion of his film and appreciated the character of the pimp played by him.
- 1/5/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
The movie Lakshmi which deals with realities of human trafficking and child prostitution had its music launched on 20th December, 2013. The event witnessed majority of the star cast of the film. These included Shefali Shah, actor and singer Monali Thakur, actor and producer Satish Kaushik, director and actor Nagesh Kuknoor along with co-producers Elahe Hiptoola and Jayantilal Gada.
Apart from the star cast, Shankar Mahadevan was also present at the event to launch the music. Before unveiling the music CDs, Papon sang ‘Sun Ri Bavri’. Ankita Joshi and Suchi Das sang ‘Sun Sugna Re’ and Monali Thakur sang ‘Aa Ghar Chale’. Lakshmi to release on 17th January 2014.
Check out some pictures from the event.
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Apart from the star cast, Shankar Mahadevan was also present at the event to launch the music. Before unveiling the music CDs, Papon sang ‘Sun Ri Bavri’. Ankita Joshi and Suchi Das sang ‘Sun Sugna Re’ and Monali Thakur sang ‘Aa Ghar Chale’. Lakshmi to release on 17th January 2014.
Check out some pictures from the event.
Click to view slideshow.
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- 12/23/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor has taken on a unique promotional method for his movie Lakshmi. He will screen it in various colleges across the country to capture the interest of the youth.
“The college screening are a unique format, something I have not done in a long time since ‘Hyderabad Blues’. It’s the best way to get the word out to the target audience, the youth, who are always at the forefront of change,” Kukunoor expressed
The film has reportedly been screened at the 8 colleges esteemed colleges of India including Iim Ahmedabad, Iim Indore, Mica, Ftii Pune and Xic Mumbai.
Recently the film was screened in Sophia’s College, Mumbai which is an all-girls college. The response received in each interaction is phenomena and there have been reports of students weeping to say that, “To talk about this kind of an issue is also a taboo in the society. This...
“The college screening are a unique format, something I have not done in a long time since ‘Hyderabad Blues’. It’s the best way to get the word out to the target audience, the youth, who are always at the forefront of change,” Kukunoor expressed
The film has reportedly been screened at the 8 colleges esteemed colleges of India including Iim Ahmedabad, Iim Indore, Mica, Ftii Pune and Xic Mumbai.
Recently the film was screened in Sophia’s College, Mumbai which is an all-girls college. The response received in each interaction is phenomena and there have been reports of students weeping to say that, “To talk about this kind of an issue is also a taboo in the society. This...
- 12/21/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Nov 16: Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor has taken on a unique promotional method for his movie "Lakshmi". He will screen it in various colleges across the country to capture the interest of the youth.
"The college screening are a unique format, something I have not done in a long time since 'Hyderabad Blues'. It's the best way to get the word out to the target audience, the youth, who are always at the forefront of change," Kukunoor told Ians.
The film has reportedly already been screened at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and Mumbai's St. Xavier's College. There will be more colleges where the movie.
"The college screening are a unique format, something I have not done in a long time since 'Hyderabad Blues'. It's the best way to get the word out to the target audience, the youth, who are always at the forefront of change," Kukunoor told Ians.
The film has reportedly already been screened at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and Mumbai's St. Xavier's College. There will be more colleges where the movie.
- 11/16/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Nov 8: Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, known for making sensible films on a moderate budget, continues the trend with "Lakshmi", about human trafficking and child prostitution.
"The budget of the film is very small. It's been made under Rs.5 crore. We don't really have any stars in the film," Elahe Hiptoola, co-producer of "Lakshmi", told Ians.
Hiptoola and Kukunoor have worked together on many films. Some of them are "Rockford", "3 Deewarein", "Hyderabad Blues 2", "Dor", and "Mod".
"All the films that we have made so far have been made on an average budget except for '8x10 Tasveer', which had stars (Akshay.
"The budget of the film is very small. It's been made under Rs.5 crore. We don't really have any stars in the film," Elahe Hiptoola, co-producer of "Lakshmi", told Ians.
Hiptoola and Kukunoor have worked together on many films. Some of them are "Rockford", "3 Deewarein", "Hyderabad Blues 2", "Dor", and "Mod".
"All the films that we have made so far have been made on an average budget except for '8x10 Tasveer', which had stars (Akshay.
- 11/8/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Lakshmi is a story of a beautiful 13 year old girl whose life takes a tragic turn. Snatched away from the security and love of her family, she is thrown into a life of trauma and terror, a violent nightmare for any woman.
It is the story of a frightening reality that haunts women from deprived backgrounds. But it is also the true story of a child whose spirit could not be broken. A hero in a land filled with cowards, whose courage and determination finally triumphs over evil.
Also starring are Shefali Shah,Ram Kapoor, Satish Kaushik, Flora Saini, Vibha Chibber, Gulfam Khan and Nagesh Kukunoor himself. The movie is scheduled to release on 17th January 2014.
Check out the trailer and poster!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIHrOxsf6CE
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It is the story of a frightening reality that haunts women from deprived backgrounds. But it is also the true story of a child whose spirit could not be broken. A hero in a land filled with cowards, whose courage and determination finally triumphs over evil.
Also starring are Shefali Shah,Ram Kapoor, Satish Kaushik, Flora Saini, Vibha Chibber, Gulfam Khan and Nagesh Kukunoor himself. The movie is scheduled to release on 17th January 2014.
Check out the trailer and poster!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIHrOxsf6CE
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- 11/4/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Oct 23: Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor says if Bollywood star Salman Khan will endorse his next film "Lakshmi", it will be "terrific" for the cause highlighted in the movie.
Kukunoor wishes to show his film about human trafficking and prostitution to NGOs and Salman also runs an Ngo called Being Human.
"That would be a dream scenario if he (Salman Khan) comes forward and endorses the film," Kukunoor told reporters Tuesday at the trailer and poster launch of the movie.
"It would be wonderful because having the support of someone like him would be tremendous for the cause... if Salman comes on board for the.
Kukunoor wishes to show his film about human trafficking and prostitution to NGOs and Salman also runs an Ngo called Being Human.
"That would be a dream scenario if he (Salman Khan) comes forward and endorses the film," Kukunoor told reporters Tuesday at the trailer and poster launch of the movie.
"It would be wonderful because having the support of someone like him would be tremendous for the cause... if Salman comes on board for the.
- 10/23/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 23: Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik, known for his comic timing, plays a negative character in "Lakshmi" and confesses he was sceptical about playing the 'monstrous' role.
"I was very scared because to play a totally negative character which is not likeable is tough," said Kaushik, who is also the co-producer of "Lakshmi", which is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
"But this is what Nagesh wanted to do. In the beginning of the film you will see that man is quiet normal and lovable, but he turns out to be a monster," the actor known for his award winning funny roles in "Ram Lakhan" and "Saajan Chale Sasural", said.
"I was very scared because to play a totally negative character which is not likeable is tough," said Kaushik, who is also the co-producer of "Lakshmi", which is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
"But this is what Nagesh wanted to do. In the beginning of the film you will see that man is quiet normal and lovable, but he turns out to be a monster," the actor known for his award winning funny roles in "Ram Lakhan" and "Saajan Chale Sasural", said.
- 10/23/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 23: Actress Shefali Shah, who will be seen playing a prostitute in director Nagesh Kukunoor's "Lakshmi", says the film's story is such that it has to be told.
Last seen in the 2011 release "Kucch Luv Jaisaa", Shefali said: "When Nagesh met me for the film, the first thing I said that this story has to be told. It kind of hits you. There is no way you can't react to a film like this humanly..."
Her character in the film, based on child trafficking and prostitution, was another reason that made her accept the offer.
"Of course, I wanted to work with Nagesh as well. There is no way I could have said.
Last seen in the 2011 release "Kucch Luv Jaisaa", Shefali said: "When Nagesh met me for the film, the first thing I said that this story has to be told. It kind of hits you. There is no way you can't react to a film like this humanly..."
Her character in the film, based on child trafficking and prostitution, was another reason that made her accept the offer.
"Of course, I wanted to work with Nagesh as well. There is no way I could have said.
- 10/23/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 23: Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor wants the Censor Board to see his film "Lakshmi", based on human trafficking and child prostitution, in the context in which it has been made.
"I am hoping that they (Censor Board) look at it ('Lakshmi') in context (it has been made). Every line, every gesture and every action taken out of context can be wrong, but when seen in context can be right," Kukunoor said here at the trailer and poster launch of the film.
The film traces the journey of a child prostitute who overcomes several hardships and sets an example for many and there are certain scenes and dialogues in the promo.
"I am hoping that they (Censor Board) look at it ('Lakshmi') in context (it has been made). Every line, every gesture and every action taken out of context can be wrong, but when seen in context can be right," Kukunoor said here at the trailer and poster launch of the film.
The film traces the journey of a child prostitute who overcomes several hardships and sets an example for many and there are certain scenes and dialogues in the promo.
- 10/23/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
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