The term “alien” takes on multiple meanings in writer-director Moin Hussain’s intriguing and rather gloomy debut feature, Sky Peals, which follows a lonely rest-stop cook whose life is upended by the death of his estranged father. Although extraterrestrials are evoked at some point, this intimate indie is less of a sci-fi thriller than a minimalist character study, focusing on a multiracial protagonist who doesn’t seem to be at home anywhere.
Screening in Venice’s International Critics’ Week sidebar, the film marks a promising first feature for Hussain, who shows a steady command of tone in a story that’s basically set in one colorless, extremely alienating place. But it can also be too much of a one-note affair at times, lacking the dramatic energy to take it to wider audiences.
What’s important to note about Sky Peals’ young hero, Adam (Faraz Ayub), is that his mother (Claire Rushbrook...
Screening in Venice’s International Critics’ Week sidebar, the film marks a promising first feature for Hussain, who shows a steady command of tone in a story that’s basically set in one colorless, extremely alienating place. But it can also be too much of a one-note affair at times, lacking the dramatic energy to take it to wider audiences.
What’s important to note about Sky Peals’ young hero, Adam (Faraz Ayub), is that his mother (Claire Rushbrook...
- 9/6/2023
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Veteran actor Ayub Khan went down memory lane, witnessing Aastha Sharma ace her scenes in ‘Neerja’, with the finesse of a seasoned performer. As the show continues to entertain the audiences, Ayub, who essays the role of Neerja’s (played by Aastha) father-in-law, credits a part of its success to Aastha’s impeccable performance.
Ayub said that he is reminded of his formative years in the acting profession as he watched Aastha embody Neerja to perfection.
He said: “It’s wonderful to see the new generation of actors shine and do a fantastic job and bring their characters to life onscreen. I’m thoroughly impressed with the professionalism with which Aastha conducts herself and the nuances of Neerja she presents.”
“When I began my journey as an actor, I had the drive to fulfill my potential. I see in her the same passion for acting that drove me at the beginning of my career.
Ayub said that he is reminded of his formative years in the acting profession as he watched Aastha embody Neerja to perfection.
He said: “It’s wonderful to see the new generation of actors shine and do a fantastic job and bring their characters to life onscreen. I’m thoroughly impressed with the professionalism with which Aastha conducts herself and the nuances of Neerja she presents.”
“When I began my journey as an actor, I had the drive to fulfill my potential. I see in her the same passion for acting that drove me at the beginning of my career.
- 8/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
As the world gears up to celebrate the ‘Friendship Day’, actress Aastha Sharma shared that her father is her first best friend, and she can talk to him about anything under the sun. Talking about her sweet bond with her father, Aastha said: “My father is my first best friend. He’s the first one on the list of people I call when I’m in trouble or seeking an opinion on something that matters to me.”
“When you are friends with someone, you create a very exclusive language and my dad and I have our own dialect and inside jokes. I can talk to him about anything under the sun,” shared Aastha.
Aastha, who is currently playing the role of Neerja in ‘Neerja… Ek Nayi Pehchaan’, said that her father is always present with her on sets, when she is shooting for her show.
“He tries to be as tech-savvy as I am,...
“When you are friends with someone, you create a very exclusive language and my dad and I have our own dialect and inside jokes. I can talk to him about anything under the sun,” shared Aastha.
Aastha, who is currently playing the role of Neerja in ‘Neerja… Ek Nayi Pehchaan’, said that her father is always present with her on sets, when she is shooting for her show.
“He tries to be as tech-savvy as I am,...
- 8/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 26 (Ians) Actor Ayub Khan, who is essaying the role of Bijoy Bagchi in ‘Neerja… Ek Nayi Pehchaan’, said through his character’s portrayal, he seeks to convey the importance of love and acceptance, over societal norms and prejudices.
The show is a captivating family drama that shows the lengths Protima (played by Sneha Wagh), a mother will go to secure her daughter, Neerja’s (younger Neerja played by Myra Vaikul) future, while residing in Kolkata’s infamous red-light district, Sonagachi.
As she comes of age, sparks of love fly between Neerja (played by Aastha Sharma) and Abeer Bagchi (played by Rajveer Singh), a scion of a reputed family. This bond is opposed by Didun (played by Kamya Panjabi), the madam of Sonagachi; Bijoy (played by Ayub), Abeer’s father; and Shubhra Bagchi (played by Vibha Chibber) Abeer’s paternal aunt. What remains to be seen is if a life of dignity,...
The show is a captivating family drama that shows the lengths Protima (played by Sneha Wagh), a mother will go to secure her daughter, Neerja’s (younger Neerja played by Myra Vaikul) future, while residing in Kolkata’s infamous red-light district, Sonagachi.
As she comes of age, sparks of love fly between Neerja (played by Aastha Sharma) and Abeer Bagchi (played by Rajveer Singh), a scion of a reputed family. This bond is opposed by Didun (played by Kamya Panjabi), the madam of Sonagachi; Bijoy (played by Ayub), Abeer’s father; and Shubhra Bagchi (played by Vibha Chibber) Abeer’s paternal aunt. What remains to be seen is if a life of dignity,...
- 7/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Known for TV shows such as ‘Gud Se Meetha Ishq’, ‘Spy Bahu’, ‘Shakti -Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki’, popular actor Ayub Khan is set to enter the show ‘Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal’ and essaying the role of Vikram Oberoi, the strict and authoritarian father of Veer and Armaan, played by Karan Kundrra and Gashmeer Mahajani.
Ayub said: “I am overwhelmed with the love and appreciation I have received for my role as Vikram Oberoi in ‘Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal’. I’m happy to be part of a show that has an ambitious scale and wants to strengthen the fantasy space.”
With his entry, there will be a new twist in the story as Veer and Armaan will be meeting their father after years.
The 54-year-old actor further briefed about his character in the show and said: “The character that I play, Vikram Oberoi is a headstrong father, who has his set of secrets.
Ayub said: “I am overwhelmed with the love and appreciation I have received for my role as Vikram Oberoi in ‘Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal’. I’m happy to be part of a show that has an ambitious scale and wants to strengthen the fantasy space.”
With his entry, there will be a new twist in the story as Veer and Armaan will be meeting their father after years.
The 54-year-old actor further briefed about his character in the show and said: “The character that I play, Vikram Oberoi is a headstrong father, who has his set of secrets.
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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