CinemaThe Tamil comedy-drama, directed by Pradeep Ranganathan, was a huge commercial success. Twitter/ Ags ENTERTAINMENTProduction companies Phantom Studios and Ags Entertainment are collaborating for the Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster movie Love Today. The comedy-drama, directed by Pradeep Ranganathan, revolves around a young man named Uthaman Pradeep (Pradeep Ranganathan) and his girlfriend Nikitha (Ivana), who are made to exchange their phones for a day by Nikitha’s father before consenting to their marriage. CEO of Phantom Studios Srishti Behl said that they are delighted to bring Love Today to Hindi audiences. "We're delighted to be partnering with Ags Entertainment to bring Love Today to life in Hindi. This entertaining look at love in today's technology-forward world is exactly the kind of authentic and provocative storytelling that Phantom Studios has always stood for. As we usher in a new era at Phantom Studios, we will continue to innovate with our stories and storytellers,...
- 2/20/2023
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Hit Tamil-language romantic comedy “Love Today” will be remade in the Hindi-language by Phantom Studios in association with its original producers Ags Entertainment.
Directed by Pradeep Ranganathan, the Tamil film features Ranganathan in his acting debut, Sathyaraj, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Yogi Babu, Raveena Ravi and Ivana in lead roles. The film followed two young lovers who are forced to exchange their phones for a day and the consequences of that.
“Love Today” was produced for 605,000 and went on to gross 12 million. It is currently streaming on Netflix. Cast and crew details of the Hindi-language version have not been revealed yet.
Phantom Studios was formerly Phantom Films, founded by celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap (“Gangs of Wasseypur”) and his partners, the directors and producers Vikramaditya Motwane (“Bhavesh Joshi Superhero”) Vikas Bahl (“Queen”) and producer Madhu Mantena (“Trapped”). Their seven-year partnership was dissolved in 2018.
Srishti Behl, formerly director, international original film at Netflix India,...
Directed by Pradeep Ranganathan, the Tamil film features Ranganathan in his acting debut, Sathyaraj, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Yogi Babu, Raveena Ravi and Ivana in lead roles. The film followed two young lovers who are forced to exchange their phones for a day and the consequences of that.
“Love Today” was produced for 605,000 and went on to gross 12 million. It is currently streaming on Netflix. Cast and crew details of the Hindi-language version have not been revealed yet.
Phantom Studios was formerly Phantom Films, founded by celebrated Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap (“Gangs of Wasseypur”) and his partners, the directors and producers Vikramaditya Motwane (“Bhavesh Joshi Superhero”) Vikas Bahl (“Queen”) and producer Madhu Mantena (“Trapped”). Their seven-year partnership was dissolved in 2018.
Srishti Behl, formerly director, international original film at Netflix India,...
- 2/20/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
‘Mahabharata’, which a generation of Indians grew up seeing on Doordarshan, will be back with a contemporary look and on a global platform — the streamer Disney+ Hotstar.
It was among the three Indian titles that were revealed at the global Disney fan event D23 Expo in Los Angeles, reports ‘Variety’. ‘Mahabharata’ is being produced by Madhu Mantena, Ram Gopal Verma’s nephew and Anurag Kashyap’s former associate, Mythoversestudios and Allu Entertainment.
The other announcements made included the return of Karan Johar’s celebrity chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ for Season 8, after a hugely successful ongoing Season 7. It is produced by Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Anisha Baig for Dharmatic Entertainment Production.
Johar, Mehta and Somen Mishra are also producing Bollywood-set drama series ‘Showtime’, which, according to the Dharmatic boss, “will lift the curtain on India’s entertainment industry’s biggest trade secrets”.
‘Variety’ quotes Mantena as saying: “For centuries Indian...
It was among the three Indian titles that were revealed at the global Disney fan event D23 Expo in Los Angeles, reports ‘Variety’. ‘Mahabharata’ is being produced by Madhu Mantena, Ram Gopal Verma’s nephew and Anurag Kashyap’s former associate, Mythoversestudios and Allu Entertainment.
The other announcements made included the return of Karan Johar’s celebrity chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ for Season 8, after a hugely successful ongoing Season 7. It is produced by Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Anisha Baig for Dharmatic Entertainment Production.
Johar, Mehta and Somen Mishra are also producing Bollywood-set drama series ‘Showtime’, which, according to the Dharmatic boss, “will lift the curtain on India’s entertainment industry’s biggest trade secrets”.
‘Variety’ quotes Mantena as saying: “For centuries Indian...
- 9/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Streamer Disney+ Hotstar has revealed three Indian titles at the global Disney fan event D23 Expo.
A new version of Indian epic “Mahabharata,” which maps the conflict between warring cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, is being produced by Madhu Mantena, Mythoversestudios and Allu Entertainment.
Indian media personality Karan Johar’s celebrity chat show “Koffee With Karan” returns for season 8. It is produced by Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Anisha Baig for Dharmatic Entertainment Production. Johar, Mehta and Somen Mishra are also producing Bollywood-set drama series “Showtime.”
At D23 Expo, Gaurav Banerjee, head of content, Disney+ Hotstar, participated in a panel on international content, alongside Rebecca Campbell, chair, international content and operations, The Walt Disney Company, Fernando Barbosa, senior VP, media distribution and production, Latam, Jessica Kam-Engle, head of content and development, Apac and Lee Mason, director, scripted content, Emea. The discussion focused on global content trends, particularly highlighting Disney+ Hotstar...
A new version of Indian epic “Mahabharata,” which maps the conflict between warring cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, is being produced by Madhu Mantena, Mythoversestudios and Allu Entertainment.
Indian media personality Karan Johar’s celebrity chat show “Koffee With Karan” returns for season 8. It is produced by Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Anisha Baig for Dharmatic Entertainment Production. Johar, Mehta and Somen Mishra are also producing Bollywood-set drama series “Showtime.”
At D23 Expo, Gaurav Banerjee, head of content, Disney+ Hotstar, participated in a panel on international content, alongside Rebecca Campbell, chair, international content and operations, The Walt Disney Company, Fernando Barbosa, senior VP, media distribution and production, Latam, Jessica Kam-Engle, head of content and development, Apac and Lee Mason, director, scripted content, Emea. The discussion focused on global content trends, particularly highlighting Disney+ Hotstar...
- 9/10/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Indian streamer Disney+ Hotstar has struck another deal with Bollywood director, producer and talkshow host Karan Johar, a highlight of its latest content slate revealed today at the D23 expo.
The agreement with Johar will comprise season eight of talkshow Koffee with Karan and drama series Showtime.
Koffee with Karan has run since 2004, originally on Star World India and now on Disney+ Hotstar. It comes from Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment and is produced by Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Aneesha Baig. The show features popular Indian celebrity guests, games, and a steamy rapid-fire round.
Showtime, meanwhile, also comes from Dharmatic and is produced by Johar, Mehta and Somen Mishra. The show follows the off-camera fights and power struggles happening behind the scenes in Bollywood. The synopsis claims it’s “a deep, raw, unconcealed and uninhibited look into the battle lines that are drawn and crossed to keep the camera rolling and the audiences clapping.
The agreement with Johar will comprise season eight of talkshow Koffee with Karan and drama series Showtime.
Koffee with Karan has run since 2004, originally on Star World India and now on Disney+ Hotstar. It comes from Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment and is produced by Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Aneesha Baig. The show features popular Indian celebrity guests, games, and a steamy rapid-fire round.
Showtime, meanwhile, also comes from Dharmatic and is produced by Johar, Mehta and Somen Mishra. The show follows the off-camera fights and power struggles happening behind the scenes in Bollywood. The synopsis claims it’s “a deep, raw, unconcealed and uninhibited look into the battle lines that are drawn and crossed to keep the camera rolling and the audiences clapping.
- 9/10/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) on Saturday questioned Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone and her former manager Karishma Prakash for over five hours in a drugs case in connection with the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
According to Ncb sources, both were "evasive" on alleged procurement of drugs as was indicated in an alleged chat of October 2017.
Deepika, who arrived at the Ncb office before 10 am at the agency's guesthouse in Colaba area, left around 3.30 pm.
Even Karishma, who deposed for the second time on Saturday at 10.45 am, left around 3.30 pm.
The Ncb is also questioning Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor at its office in the Ballard Pier area here. Their questioning is still underway.
The Ncb has got the details of the chats of Deepika and Karishma from October 2017 wherein the two were discussing drugs and planned to meet at Club Koko.
Deepika and Karishma were...
According to Ncb sources, both were "evasive" on alleged procurement of drugs as was indicated in an alleged chat of October 2017.
Deepika, who arrived at the Ncb office before 10 am at the agency's guesthouse in Colaba area, left around 3.30 pm.
Even Karishma, who deposed for the second time on Saturday at 10.45 am, left around 3.30 pm.
The Ncb is also questioning Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor at its office in the Ballard Pier area here. Their questioning is still underway.
The Ncb has got the details of the chats of Deepika and Karishma from October 2017 wherein the two were discussing drugs and planned to meet at Club Koko.
Deepika and Karishma were...
- 9/26/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 26 (Ians) Hours after Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone appeared before the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) in a drugs case, Shraddha Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan also arrived at the office of the drug law enforcement agency for questioning here, on Saturday.
Shraddha arrived at the Ncb office here around 11.45 a.m. while Sara came at 12.15 p.m. at the Ncb office in Ballard Pier area here.
Deepika's former manager Karishma Prakash also joined the probe at the Ncb guest house in Colaba area here for the second day.
Shraddha, daughter of Bollywood veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has been summoned for questioning after her alleged chats with Sushant's former manager Jaya Saha came to the fore during the Ncb probe.
According to Ncb sources, Shraddha is likely to be quizzed if she allegedly procured drugs from Saha or some other sources.
The Ncb will also ask for whom she procured...
Shraddha arrived at the Ncb office here around 11.45 a.m. while Sara came at 12.15 p.m. at the Ncb office in Ballard Pier area here.
Deepika's former manager Karishma Prakash also joined the probe at the Ncb guest house in Colaba area here for the second day.
Shraddha, daughter of Bollywood veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has been summoned for questioning after her alleged chats with Sushant's former manager Jaya Saha came to the fore during the Ncb probe.
According to Ncb sources, Shraddha is likely to be quizzed if she allegedly procured drugs from Saha or some other sources.
The Ncb will also ask for whom she procured...
- 9/26/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
A day after skipping the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb), Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh deposed before the drug law enforcement agency in a drug case related to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone manager Karishma Prakash also deposed before the agency for questioning.
According to the Ncb officials, Rakul was first to arrive at the Ncb office followed by Karishma.
The development comes two days after the Ncb summoned Deepika, Rakul, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and others.
On Thursday, Ncb recorded the statement of Sushant's former manager Shruti Modi and fashion designer Simone Khambatta.
Ncb sources said that they all have been summoned after their names surfaced in WhatsApp chats accessed by the Ncb and during the questioning of late Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty.
The source said that these celebrities will be questioned about how and from whom they procured...
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone manager Karishma Prakash also deposed before the agency for questioning.
According to the Ncb officials, Rakul was first to arrive at the Ncb office followed by Karishma.
The development comes two days after the Ncb summoned Deepika, Rakul, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and others.
On Thursday, Ncb recorded the statement of Sushant's former manager Shruti Modi and fashion designer Simone Khambatta.
Ncb sources said that they all have been summoned after their names surfaced in WhatsApp chats accessed by the Ncb and during the questioning of late Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty.
The source said that these celebrities will be questioned about how and from whom they procured...
- 9/25/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor, who were issued summons by the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) to join the probe into a drugs case, will join the investigation on Saturday, officials said on Thursday.
An Ncb official said, "Deepika has acknowledged the summon and has agreed to join the investigation on Saturday."
Deepika was earlier supposed to join the investigation on Friday.
The official further said that on Friday, Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh and Deepika's manager Karishma Prakash will join the investigation.
The development came a day after the agency issued a summon to Deepika, the daughter of badminton icon Prakash Padukone who is married to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, to join the probe after her alleged chats with her manager Karishma Prakash came to the fore during the investigation.
Deepika on Thursday arrived in Mumbai from Goa, where she was shooting for an upcoming...
An Ncb official said, "Deepika has acknowledged the summon and has agreed to join the investigation on Saturday."
Deepika was earlier supposed to join the investigation on Friday.
The official further said that on Friday, Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh and Deepika's manager Karishma Prakash will join the investigation.
The development came a day after the agency issued a summon to Deepika, the daughter of badminton icon Prakash Padukone who is married to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, to join the probe after her alleged chats with her manager Karishma Prakash came to the fore during the investigation.
Deepika on Thursday arrived in Mumbai from Goa, where she was shooting for an upcoming...
- 9/24/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 24 (Ians) Fashion designer Simone Khambatta was questioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) for over four hours on Thursday in the drugs angle related to Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.
Khambatta's name cropped up after her alleged drug chats came to the fore. Sushant's former manager Shruti Modi was also being interrogated in a drug related case during the day, officials said.
Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh, who was also summoned for questioning on the day, skipped the Ncb summons, officials said. Earlier in the day, an Ncb official said that Rakul's summons were issued on Wednesday and on Thursday morning she acknowledged them and updated her latest address also.
An Ncb source said that Rakul will be joining the drug law enforcement agency probe on Friday morning.
According to Ncb officials, Khambatta arrived at the Ncb office here for questioning around 10.15 a.m. and left around 2.30 p.
Khambatta's name cropped up after her alleged drug chats came to the fore. Sushant's former manager Shruti Modi was also being interrogated in a drug related case during the day, officials said.
Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh, who was also summoned for questioning on the day, skipped the Ncb summons, officials said. Earlier in the day, an Ncb official said that Rakul's summons were issued on Wednesday and on Thursday morning she acknowledged them and updated her latest address also.
An Ncb source said that Rakul will be joining the drug law enforcement agency probe on Friday morning.
According to Ncb officials, Khambatta arrived at the Ncb office here for questioning around 10.15 a.m. and left around 2.30 p.
- 9/24/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
In a major development, the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) on Wednesday said that it has summoned Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor and Rakul Preeet Singh for questioning in a drug-related case.
A senior Ncb official related to the probe told Ians, "Summons have been issued to Deepika, Sara, Shraddha and Rakul for questioning. "Besides four Bollywood actors, the Ncb has also summoned fashion designer Simone Khambatta." However, the official did not share the date when these actors have been called for questioning.
The drug law enforcement agency has also summoned Deepika's manager Karishma Prakash for questioning. The development comes in the wake of the investigation into a drug-related case linked to the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Sushant was found dead on June 14 at his Bandra flat.
The official said that the actors have been summoned after several alleged chats of them discussing drugs...
A senior Ncb official related to the probe told Ians, "Summons have been issued to Deepika, Sara, Shraddha and Rakul for questioning. "Besides four Bollywood actors, the Ncb has also summoned fashion designer Simone Khambatta." However, the official did not share the date when these actors have been called for questioning.
The drug law enforcement agency has also summoned Deepika's manager Karishma Prakash for questioning. The development comes in the wake of the investigation into a drug-related case linked to the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Sushant was found dead on June 14 at his Bandra flat.
The official said that the actors have been summoned after several alleged chats of them discussing drugs...
- 9/23/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The highly anticipated film, Mukkabaaz, that brings together Aanand L Rai, Madhu Mantena, Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap as producers, and was directed by Anurag Kashyap stars Vinit Kumar, Zoya Hussain, Jimmy Shergill and Ravi Kishan.
Mukkabaaz explores the journey of a boxer based in Up. In the city of Bareilly (Up), aspiring boxer Shravan (Vinit) slogs day and night to achieve his dream of being a recognised boxer. Things go awry when he falls in love with a high caste, mute girl who happens to be the niece of his arch nemesis, the head of the state boxing federation, Bhagwandas Mishra (Jimmy).
We have a brand new song from Mukkabaaz titled ‘Mushkil Hai Apna Meil Priye’. Based on a cult poem by Dr. Sunil Jogi, the lines that have defined the pain of unequal love for generations of readers, has been upgraded for today.
About using the poem for the song,...
Mukkabaaz explores the journey of a boxer based in Up. In the city of Bareilly (Up), aspiring boxer Shravan (Vinit) slogs day and night to achieve his dream of being a recognised boxer. Things go awry when he falls in love with a high caste, mute girl who happens to be the niece of his arch nemesis, the head of the state boxing federation, Bhagwandas Mishra (Jimmy).
We have a brand new song from Mukkabaaz titled ‘Mushkil Hai Apna Meil Priye’. Based on a cult poem by Dr. Sunil Jogi, the lines that have defined the pain of unequal love for generations of readers, has been upgraded for today.
About using the poem for the song,...
- 12/15/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
While director-producer Aanand L Rai is synonymous with small town romances and desi entertainers made under his home banner Colour Yellow Productions including Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu franchise, Happy Bhag Jayegi and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, critically-acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s Phantom Films is known for hard-hitting films focusing on crime and politics such as Gangs of Wasseypur series, Gulaal and Black Friday among others.
The creative forces from different schools of filmmaking have collaborated for the first time for the highly-anticipated film, Mukkabaaz featuring Vinit Kumar, Zoya Hussain, Jimmy Shergill and Ravi Kishan that explores the journey of a boxer based in Up.
Produced by Aanand L Rai, Madhu Mantena, Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap, the movie is directed by Anurag Kashyap.
In the city of Bareilly (Up), aspiring boxer Shravan (Vinit) slogs day and night to achieve his dream of being a recognised boxer. Things go awry when he...
The creative forces from different schools of filmmaking have collaborated for the first time for the highly-anticipated film, Mukkabaaz featuring Vinit Kumar, Zoya Hussain, Jimmy Shergill and Ravi Kishan that explores the journey of a boxer based in Up.
Produced by Aanand L Rai, Madhu Mantena, Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap, the movie is directed by Anurag Kashyap.
In the city of Bareilly (Up), aspiring boxer Shravan (Vinit) slogs day and night to achieve his dream of being a recognised boxer. Things go awry when he...
- 12/7/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
For the past couple of days, the film Super 30 has been subjected to many speculations, courtesy the various reports that were doing rounds about the alleged fallout between producers Madhu Mantena and Priti Sinha. But looks like, it has all been sorted now. The two of them have decided to come together for theRead More
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- 9/25/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Saif Ali Khan and Exceed Entertainment, a renowned talent management agency who has been managing actor for years, have struck an association with Netflix for a very special project.
The actor will be playing the lead role in Netflix’s first venture into Indian content production, Sacred Games. Written by Vikram Chandra, Sacred Games is based on a best-selling novel and will be a bilingual series in English and Hindi. The series is going to be a joint production venture, co-produced by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena of Phantom Films.
Saif Ali Khan has done over 50 films in a career spanning more than 20 years. From films like Omkara, Dil Chahta Hai and Being Cyrus to Go Goa Gone, and Kal Ho Naa Ho, Saif has given us several performances for which he has received immense critical appreciation.
We can’t wait to find out and see more! Watch...
The actor will be playing the lead role in Netflix’s first venture into Indian content production, Sacred Games. Written by Vikram Chandra, Sacred Games is based on a best-selling novel and will be a bilingual series in English and Hindi. The series is going to be a joint production venture, co-produced by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena of Phantom Films.
Saif Ali Khan has done over 50 films in a career spanning more than 20 years. From films like Omkara, Dil Chahta Hai and Being Cyrus to Go Goa Gone, and Kal Ho Naa Ho, Saif has given us several performances for which he has received immense critical appreciation.
We can’t wait to find out and see more! Watch...
- 7/19/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
President Elect Siddharth Roy Kapur has officially assumed charge as President of The Film and Television Producers Guild of India with effect from 1st January, 2017. The decision was made unanimously at the 62nd Annual General Meeting (Agm) of the Guild on 24th September, 2016.
After taking charge as Guild President, Siddharth Roy Kapur said, “It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to serve as President of The Film and Television Producers Guild of India, the leading body of active film and television producers in the country. During my term, I intend to build on the strong foundation laid by my predecessors, to further drive the growth and progress of our industry.”
The office bearers of the Guild will be decided by the President in the forthcoming meeting of the Guild Council. The members of the Council of Management of Guild elected at the 62nd Agm are as under:
Siddharth Roy Kapur...
After taking charge as Guild President, Siddharth Roy Kapur said, “It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to serve as President of The Film and Television Producers Guild of India, the leading body of active film and television producers in the country. During my term, I intend to build on the strong foundation laid by my predecessors, to further drive the growth and progress of our industry.”
The office bearers of the Guild will be decided by the President in the forthcoming meeting of the Guild Council. The members of the Council of Management of Guild elected at the 62nd Agm are as under:
Siddharth Roy Kapur...
- 1/5/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Jio Mami 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star Wraps up Day 6 with interesting and diverse events. The day started with Word To Screen Mart, which had on the panel Sonam Kapoor, Vishal Bharadwaj, Abhishek Kapoor and Jabeen Merchant in conversation with Arpita Das sharing insights on how books are adapted on the big screen.
Primetime Emmy Winner, Cary Fukunaga in conversation with Zoya Akhtar was a melange of information, cinema and fun. The auditorium was a full house to grasp some vision from these outstanding filmmakers.
A surprise element for the day was the Light Music section which showed bunch of enthusiasts attending the session.
The day ended with the world premiere of Vikram Aditya Motwane’s movie, Trapped. The red-carpet attendees were Vikramaditya Motwane, Rajkumar Rao, Patralekha, Vikas Bahl and Madhu Mantena.
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Primetime Emmy Winner, Cary Fukunaga in conversation with Zoya Akhtar was a melange of information, cinema and fun. The auditorium was a full house to grasp some vision from these outstanding filmmakers.
A surprise element for the day was the Light Music section which showed bunch of enthusiasts attending the session.
The day ended with the world premiere of Vikram Aditya Motwane’s movie, Trapped. The red-carpet attendees were Vikramaditya Motwane, Rajkumar Rao, Patralekha, Vikas Bahl and Madhu Mantena.
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- 10/28/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Siddharth Roy Kapur was unanimously elected as President of the Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd. (“Guild”) at the first meeting of its newly constituted Guild Council of Management which was held immediately after the 62nd Annual General Meeting on 24th September 2016. He will assume responsibility as the President of the Guild with effect from 1st January 2017.
The current President Mukesh Bhatt and the management team will be holding charge until 31st December 2016. Subsequently, the new Management team will be constituted effective 1st January, 2017 at the time of new President Siddharth Roy Kapur assuming office. Kulmeet Makkar will continue to manage the affairs of the Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd. as its Chief Executive Officer.
The incumbent President Mukesh Bhatt said “Throughout the past 4 years of my tenure as Guild President, the Management Team has embarked on the path of my illustrious predecessors and worked with devotion...
The current President Mukesh Bhatt and the management team will be holding charge until 31st December 2016. Subsequently, the new Management team will be constituted effective 1st January, 2017 at the time of new President Siddharth Roy Kapur assuming office. Kulmeet Makkar will continue to manage the affairs of the Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd. as its Chief Executive Officer.
The incumbent President Mukesh Bhatt said “Throughout the past 4 years of my tenure as Guild President, the Management Team has embarked on the path of my illustrious predecessors and worked with devotion...
- 9/27/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Known for producing unconventional films, the production house Phantom Films have decided to venture out of their comfort zone and explore regional cinema. They have collaborated with CineMan to produce a Gujarati social thriller film titled Wrong Side Raju directed by Mikhil Musale.
The film, produced by Nayan Jain, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Anurag Kashyap, revolves around Raju Ambani played by Pratik Gandhi a driver by day and bootlegger by night. He dreams big and as he falls for his lady love, he simultaneously gets trapped in a hit & run case that adds to his predicament and now, he finds himself caught in a web of lies and connivance.
While the trailer launch is all set to happen today, we hear that it will be done by none other than filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. This will be the first time that Phantom films will be entering the diaspora...
The film, produced by Nayan Jain, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Anurag Kashyap, revolves around Raju Ambani played by Pratik Gandhi a driver by day and bootlegger by night. He dreams big and as he falls for his lady love, he simultaneously gets trapped in a hit & run case that adds to his predicament and now, he finds himself caught in a web of lies and connivance.
While the trailer launch is all set to happen today, we hear that it will be done by none other than filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. This will be the first time that Phantom films will be entering the diaspora...
- 8/17/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Readers may recall that a couple of days back; we had reported about filmmaker Kritik Kumar Pandey accusing Sabbir Khan alongwith Tiger Shroff and producer Madhu Mantena of stealing his script for their film Munna Michael. Kritik Kumar Pandey had even lodged a complaint at the Versova police station to this effect.
The latest update on the same is that, Sabbir Khan and Tiger Shroff are now planning to file a defamation case against Kritik Kumar Pandey. Reportedly, they even had an extensive meeting with their lawyer yesterday afternoon. .
When contacted by Bollywood Hungama, Sabbir Khan confirmed the news to be true.
The latest update on the same is that, Sabbir Khan and Tiger Shroff are now planning to file a defamation case against Kritik Kumar Pandey. Reportedly, they even had an extensive meeting with their lawyer yesterday afternoon. .
When contacted by Bollywood Hungama, Sabbir Khan confirmed the news to be true.
- 7/14/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Readers may recall that, only recently, we had reported about Tiger Shroff being signed for Sabbir Khan's next film titled Munna Michael, which will be produced by Viki Rajani and NextGen Films. Even before the film could go on floors (which will be reportedly in September this year), the film's makers have now apparently landed themselves in a soup, courtesy, a writer-director named Kritik Kumar Pandey. Kritik Kumar Pandey has accused Sabbir Khan alongwith Tiger Shroff and producer Madhu Mantena of stealing his script for their film Munna Michael. Kritik Kumar Pandey has even lodged a complaint at the Versova police station to this effect. In a statement that he had issued to the media, he stated, "Hi, this is Kritik Kumar; a director by profession. Recently, I became victim of a fraud event. Mr. Tiger Shroff with the help of Mr Sabbir Khan, Caa Kwan talent and Viki Rajani did fraud with me.
- 7/12/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
By now, all of you must be well versed with the struggles and hiccups that the Abhishek Chaubey directed Udta Punjab faced, before it got released. Even though the Cbfc (Central Board of Film Certification) found many scenes and dialogues in the film not suitable for the Indian audience, strangely enough, three of India's business schools found Udta Punjab and its struggle before its release a subject good enough to be included as a case study. As per the news reports, there are as many as three business schools (viz., Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, Nirma Business School, Ahmedabad, and International Institute of Professional Studies, Indore) who have commissioned a case study as to how an opinion war and a perception battle was fought before the release of Udta Punjab. Speaking about the same, Madhu Mantena (one of the producers of Udta Punjab) said that they were constantly getting queries...
- 6/29/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Netflix Inc., the world’s leading Internet television network, announced a new Netflix original series based on the critically-acclaimed best-selling novel Sacred Games by Indian author Vikram Chandra. Shot on location in India, this Hindi-English series will be produced in partnership with Phantom Films, one of India’s leading production houses, and be available to Netflix members globally upon completion.
Set in Mumbai, Sacred Games delves into the city’s intricate web of organized crime, corruption, politics and espionage that lie beneath India’s economic renaissance. It is an epic masterwork of exceptional richness and power that interweaves the lives of the privileged, the famous, the wretched and the bloodthirsty. .
“Over the last few years, I’ve watched with great excitement and pleasure as Netflix has transformed narrative television with its ground-breaking, genre-bending shows,” commented Mr. Chandra. “I’m confident that all the colour and vitality and music of the...
Set in Mumbai, Sacred Games delves into the city’s intricate web of organized crime, corruption, politics and espionage that lie beneath India’s economic renaissance. It is an epic masterwork of exceptional richness and power that interweaves the lives of the privileged, the famous, the wretched and the bloodthirsty. .
“Over the last few years, I’ve watched with great excitement and pleasure as Netflix has transformed narrative television with its ground-breaking, genre-bending shows,” commented Mr. Chandra. “I’m confident that all the colour and vitality and music of the...
- 6/8/2016
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Netflix is firming up its Indian content strategy, unveiling on Monday its first original series in the country, Sacred Games. The drama will be co-produced with Phantom Films whose founders include director Anurag Kashyap, director Vikramaditya Motwane and producer Madhu Mantena. Kashyap's latest title, Raman Raghav 2.0, premiered at Cannes' Directors' Fortnight this year. The partnership marks the first co-production for an original series between Netflix and an Indian banner. Phantom's other projects include Motwane's upcoming film version of Chakra The Invincible, Spider-Man creator Stan Lee's first Indian superhero property that has also aired on Cartoon
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- 6/6/2016
- by Nyay Bhushan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It was reported several months ago that Us horror specialist Blumhouse Productions was branching out into local language productions. The first of these partnerships to be announced is with Phantom Films in India, the director's production house founded by Anurag Kashyap (Gangs of Wasseypur), Vikramarditya Motwane (Lootera), Madhu Mantena, and Vikas Bahl. Three films will be made under this partnership between Blumhouse, Ivanhoe, and Phantom and the talent involved is definitely worthy of notice. As reported by Screen Daily, the three films will feature some of India's hottest up and coming talent. First up is a horror picture called Ghoul, set to star Radhika Apte (Madly, Parched), the film will be directed by Patrick Graham, and is described as a story about "a prisoner who...
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- 5/17/2016
- Screen Anarchy
Mumbai-based Phantom Films is joining forces with Graphic India and Stan Lee’s Pow! Entertainment to co-produce a live-action feature, Chakra The Invincible, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.
Motwane, a co-founder of Phantom Films, is working on the screenplay with Lee and Graphic India co-founder and CEO Sharad Devarajan. Phantom’s Madhu Mantena will produce with Devarajan and Pow! Entertainment’s Gill Champion.
Motwane’s agent, Datta Dave at Tulsea, brought the parties together and structured the arrangement.
Chakra The Invincible is the first Indian superhero created by Lee and Devarajan. The character was first launched as a kids animated film on Cartoon Network India two years ago. Three new animated TV movies are currently in production to be released on Cartoon Network and Toonami later this year.
Unlike the animated film, the live action version of Chakra will feature an older version of the character in his twenties, set against the backdrop of Mumbai.
“I’m a fan...
Motwane, a co-founder of Phantom Films, is working on the screenplay with Lee and Graphic India co-founder and CEO Sharad Devarajan. Phantom’s Madhu Mantena will produce with Devarajan and Pow! Entertainment’s Gill Champion.
Motwane’s agent, Datta Dave at Tulsea, brought the parties together and structured the arrangement.
Chakra The Invincible is the first Indian superhero created by Lee and Devarajan. The character was first launched as a kids animated film on Cartoon Network India two years ago. Three new animated TV movies are currently in production to be released on Cartoon Network and Toonami later this year.
Unlike the animated film, the live action version of Chakra will feature an older version of the character in his twenties, set against the backdrop of Mumbai.
“I’m a fan...
- 4/25/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Mumbai-based Phantom Films is joining forces with Graphic India and Stan Lee’s Pow! Entertainment to co-produce a live-action feature, Chakra The Invincible, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.
Motwane, a co-founder of Phantom Films, is working on the screenplay with Lee and Graphic India co-founder and CEO Sharad Devarajan. Phantom’s Madhu Mantena will produce with Devarajan and Pow! Entertainment’s Gill Champion.
Motwane’s agent, Datta Dave at Tulsea, brought the parties together and structured the arrangement.
Chakra The Invincible is the first Indian superhero created by Lee and Devarajan. The character was first launched as a kids animated film on Cartoon Network India two years ago. Three new animated TV movies are currently in production to be released on Cartoon Network and Toonami later this year.
Unlike the animated film, the live action version of Chakra will feature an older version of the character in his twenties, set against the backdrop of Mumbai.
“I’m a fan...
Motwane, a co-founder of Phantom Films, is working on the screenplay with Lee and Graphic India co-founder and CEO Sharad Devarajan. Phantom’s Madhu Mantena will produce with Devarajan and Pow! Entertainment’s Gill Champion.
Motwane’s agent, Datta Dave at Tulsea, brought the parties together and structured the arrangement.
Chakra The Invincible is the first Indian superhero created by Lee and Devarajan. The character was first launched as a kids animated film on Cartoon Network India two years ago. Three new animated TV movies are currently in production to be released on Cartoon Network and Toonami later this year.
Unlike the animated film, the live action version of Chakra will feature an older version of the character in his twenties, set against the backdrop of Mumbai.
“I’m a fan...
- 4/25/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Vidyut Jamwal, who was last seen 'in action' in the forgettable flick Bullet Raja, has been sorely missing from B-town for some time now. It now seems that this man is all set to storm the Bollywood scene with many films in his kitty. For starters, Vidyut, who impressed everyone with his martial skills in the film Commando is now getting all geared up for the film's sequel Commando 2, whose shooting will kick start in Mumbai from today. The sequel is directed by Deven Bhojani. Speaking about the film, Vipul Shah (who is producing the sequel) said that they are extremely proud of it and that everyone is expecting them to make something better and bigger. On the other hand, Vidyut Jamwal said that while Vipul Shah is someone who understood action, Deven Bhojani is someone whose detailing has simply floored him ever since he has seen the action serial 'Pukar' of the filmmaker.
- 2/17/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Eric Lartigau’s Cesar-winning drama has sold rights for remakes in multiple languages.
India’s Reliance Entertainment has acquired rights to award-winning French drama La Famille Belier for Mumbai-based production outfit Phantom Films to remake across multiple languages.
Phantom, founded by Anurag Kashyap and fellow filmmakers Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena, is currently in talks with directors for simultaneous versions of the film in Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Marathi and Tamil, and possibly other languages. Reliance will distribute the films globally.
Directed by Eric Lartigau, La Famille Belier tells the story of a girl who wants to pursue a career as a singer, but whose parents and brother are deaf and rely on her for contact with the outside world. Her family is not happy with her choices, but she is reluctant to give up her dream.
Produced by France’s Jerico and Mars Films along with other co-producers, the film won...
India’s Reliance Entertainment has acquired rights to award-winning French drama La Famille Belier for Mumbai-based production outfit Phantom Films to remake across multiple languages.
Phantom, founded by Anurag Kashyap and fellow filmmakers Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena, is currently in talks with directors for simultaneous versions of the film in Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Marathi and Tamil, and possibly other languages. Reliance will distribute the films globally.
Directed by Eric Lartigau, La Famille Belier tells the story of a girl who wants to pursue a career as a singer, but whose parents and brother are deaf and rely on her for contact with the outside world. Her family is not happy with her choices, but she is reluctant to give up her dream.
Produced by France’s Jerico and Mars Films along with other co-producers, the film won...
- 2/13/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Last year's release Bombay Velvet that starred Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in lead roles was one of the most eagerly awaited films. But its poor performance at the box-office, not just made the film sink without a trace, but also got the film a lot of brickbats. Now a year on we hear something that would really shock the whole of Bollywood fraternity. in fact Anurag Kashyap, alongwith his Phantom's co-founders viz., Madhu Mantena, Vikramaditya Motwane and Vikas Bahl have taken a decision of slowly returning the total production cost of Bombay Velvet to 'Fox Star Studios', the producers and distributors of the period film. While Madhu Mantena refrained from commenting anything on the matter, Phantom Films' spokesperson said that they are beginning with a sum of Rs 10 crore (of the reported Rs. 90 crores) and are hoping to repay most of the money by the year-end. Watch this space for developments.
- 1/6/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
(L-r) Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap, Madhu Mantena & Vikas Bahl
Ludo, arguably India’s first legitimate gore horror fable film, had its Indian premiere at Mami 2015, as the opening film for the new After Dark section.
At the Mami Film Mart (Mfm), the film team announced that Phantom Films has bought the rights to remake Ludo in Hindi. Director Q is going to direct the new film.
“It’s more of a rewrite than a remake actually. The idea of Ludo is fluid, and, like most horror ideas, is perfect for a franchise. The new Ludo will be a completely different film, based on the same premise. This time, the horror will unfold in curiously unusual ways,” said Q.
Vikramaditya Motwane added, “We’re delighted to announce a hindi version of Ludo. Q is one of the most exciting directors in the country and we couldn’t be happier about our partnership.
Ludo, arguably India’s first legitimate gore horror fable film, had its Indian premiere at Mami 2015, as the opening film for the new After Dark section.
At the Mami Film Mart (Mfm), the film team announced that Phantom Films has bought the rights to remake Ludo in Hindi. Director Q is going to direct the new film.
“It’s more of a rewrite than a remake actually. The idea of Ludo is fluid, and, like most horror ideas, is perfect for a franchise. The new Ludo will be a completely different film, based on the same premise. This time, the horror will unfold in curiously unusual ways,” said Q.
Vikramaditya Motwane added, “We’re delighted to announce a hindi version of Ludo. Q is one of the most exciting directors in the country and we couldn’t be happier about our partnership.
- 11/9/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Sanjay Dutt finds a new helping hand in producer and entrepreneur Madhu Mantena. Once the actor is out of jail, his work will be managed by the famous celebrity management agency Kwan, co-founded by Madhu Mantena. From what we hear, wife of Sanjay Dutt, Manyata will soon be meeting with Madhu Mantena to seal the deal. Sanjay Dutt along with his wife also owns a production house and will be producing a series of films once he returns from Yerawada Jail after serving imprisonment. Apparently, the actor will also be producing his own biopic directed by Rajkumar Hirani starring Ranbir Kapoor. Though the other details of the deal is yet to be revealed, a source close to the actor confirmed the development.
- 11/7/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Between managing her career and home and now putting together all the details of her daughter Masaba's wedding in November, Neena Gupta has her hands full. "Everything for the wedding has to be planned and executed perfectly. You see, at the end of the day it's just me for Masaba. So I can't afford to slip up. Every detail of the wedding is being meticulously planned," says Neena adding she couldn't have hoped for a better son-in-law. "Madhu Mantena is a good man. He is kind to everyone," says the doting mother-in-law, Not counting the ridiculous role she recently did in the horror film Alone the very talented but underused Neena Gupta finally returns to the screen as a woman exploring life, marriage and a relationship in debutant director Pushan Kripalani's The Threshold. In its two-character exposition of the domestic dynamics in Neena's return to the big screen...
- 10/31/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
The shocking crash of Shaandaar has left the entire team of the film stunned and reeling under the impact.
Apparently, the most badly hit is Shahid Kapoor, who after the critical success of Haider (contrary to fudged figures the film was not a commercial profit-earner), was hoping to consolidate his shaky box office status with Shaandaar.
Shahid Kapoor is apparently very upset with the way the film has turned out.
"He was never convinced about the script. He did the film for producer Madhu Mantena. The two are close friends. And he agreed to do the film in spite of the flimsy storyline for Madhu's sake. But now Shahid is fuming. Because Shaandaar has not only failed to deliver the much-needed box office success to his career, it has also brought down the reputation of his father Pankaj Kapoor," says a source in the know.
This is Pankaj Kapoor's...
Apparently, the most badly hit is Shahid Kapoor, who after the critical success of Haider (contrary to fudged figures the film was not a commercial profit-earner), was hoping to consolidate his shaky box office status with Shaandaar.
Shahid Kapoor is apparently very upset with the way the film has turned out.
"He was never convinced about the script. He did the film for producer Madhu Mantena. The two are close friends. And he agreed to do the film in spite of the flimsy storyline for Madhu's sake. But now Shahid is fuming. Because Shaandaar has not only failed to deliver the much-needed box office success to his career, it has also brought down the reputation of his father Pankaj Kapoor," says a source in the know.
This is Pankaj Kapoor's...
- 10/28/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Mukesh Bhatt was unanimously re-elected as President of The Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd. (“Guild”) at the first meeting of its newly constituted Guild Council of Management which was held immediately after the 61st Annual General Meeting on 11th September,2015 at Hotel Sun-n-Sand, Juhu, Mumbai.
The other office bearers re-elected as part of the Guild Management Team are Dheeraj Kumar, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Manish Goswami and Vijay Singh as Vice Presidents, Ashim Samanta and Srishti Arya as Treasurers.
Kulmeet Makkar will continue to manage the affairs of the Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd. as its Chief Executive Officer.
In his opening speech at the Guild Annual General Meeting – President Shri Mukesh Bhatt, in the course of apprising the members about various initiatives of Guild during last year, also said, “Throughout the past 3 years, our Management Team has embarked on the path of my illustrious predecessors and worked with dedication,...
The other office bearers re-elected as part of the Guild Management Team are Dheeraj Kumar, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Manish Goswami and Vijay Singh as Vice Presidents, Ashim Samanta and Srishti Arya as Treasurers.
Kulmeet Makkar will continue to manage the affairs of the Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd. as its Chief Executive Officer.
In his opening speech at the Guild Annual General Meeting – President Shri Mukesh Bhatt, in the course of apprising the members about various initiatives of Guild during last year, also said, “Throughout the past 3 years, our Management Team has embarked on the path of my illustrious predecessors and worked with dedication,...
- 9/19/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
All of a sudden, S. S. Rajamouli is the most coveted film director in India. The Bahubali director is being wooed, pampered, seduced, cajoled and coaxed by the biggest names in Bollywood to direct a film. Apparently, Karan Johar, who distributed the dubbed Hindi version of Bahubali and has made heftier profits from it than all the other recent Johar/Dharma Productions put together, has offered Rajamouli a sum close to Rs. 20 crores to direct a Hindi film. Other producers desirous of relishing the Rajamouli magic in Mumbai are Sajid Nadiadwala, Madhu Mantena (who has the remake rights of Rajamouli's Magadheera), Utv's Siddharth Roy Kapur and Eros Entertainment's Sunil Lulla. Says a source close to the director, "Raja is being chased by every important producer in Bollywood, with staggeringly hefty remunerations. But when has he ever been swayed by money? He was offered the chance to direct Rowdy Rathore...
- 8/3/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
After a grand wedding reception with who’s who of the Bollywood at the Palladium hotel in Lower Parel, Mumbai on July 12, 2015, newlywed couple Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput organized a lavish dinner party for the Bollywood’s biggie directors on Thursday at their Juhu residence.
All Btown directors who share a good rapport with Shahid, took their time off and headed to greet Shahid and Mira last night. The guest list included director Vikramaditya Motwane with wife Ishika Mohan, Kick director Sajid Nadidwala with wife Warda Nadiadwala, Vishal Bharadwaj with his wife Rekha and son and designer Masaba Gupta along with her husband Madhu Mantena. Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap and Vikas Bahl were also presented at the low-key party. Check out the pictures of the guests arriving fro the the party!
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All Btown directors who share a good rapport with Shahid, took their time off and headed to greet Shahid and Mira last night. The guest list included director Vikramaditya Motwane with wife Ishika Mohan, Kick director Sajid Nadidwala with wife Warda Nadiadwala, Vishal Bharadwaj with his wife Rekha and son and designer Masaba Gupta along with her husband Madhu Mantena. Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap and Vikas Bahl were also presented at the low-key party. Check out the pictures of the guests arriving fro the the party!
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- 7/24/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Readers may be aware that popular designer Masaba and producer Madhu Mantena had got engaged in a private ceremony in March. While speculations were rife about the couple getting married soon, we now hear that the two have already taken the plunge on Tuesday. Masaba Gupta, daughter of actress Neena Gupta and producer Madhu Mantena decided to formalize their relationship in court on Tuesday. The low key court wedding was followed by a dinner celebration at a suburban hotel which saw the presence of Shandaar cast and crew. From Alia Bhatt, who is one of Masaba's closest friends to Shahid Kapoor to Madhu Mantena's associate and friend, Vikas Bahl, everybody came in to celebrate the moment along with the bride and groom's families. Madhu was also in for a surprise when his father arrived along with his extended family and the producer's friends from Hyderabad for the celebration dinner.
- 6/4/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
In the light of Anurag Kashyap's magnum opus Bombay Velvet severely underperforming at the box office, a lot of questions are being raised about the director's commercial viability and whether the film itself was a disaster in the making from the start. However, while all others are analyzing the losses made by Bombay Velvet producers Fox Star Studios and Phantom Films, we hear that the lead actress of the film Anushka Sharma has been left fuming. The reason? Apparently, Anushka Sharma, who quite literally put her heart and soul into the film, was paid only the signing amount, and is yet to receive full remuneration for her performance. Additionally, the actress, who recently turned producer (ironically with Phantom Films for NH10) is yet to be paid her fees, while her costar Ranbir Kapoor was paid the full amount post the release of the film. Besides, the actors, it is...
- 5/26/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Last week, Deepika Padukone threw a happening party for the success of her latest film Piku. Ironically, it coincided with the thundering failure of Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet. But that didn't deter Kashyap from braving the party mood at a time when his producers are looking at heavy losses. Says a filmmaker friend, "There was absolutely no sign of any regret in Anurag. In fact he was hardly speaking about it. He did mention his plans of moving to Paris to some friends. But we feel he's just saying that because of what has happened to Bombay Velvet. Interestingly Kashyap's colleagues at Phantom, the company of which he helms along with Vikas Bahl, Vikramditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena stand by Kashyap even after the Bombay Velvet debacle. One of them spoke in Kashyap's defense, "Every great filmmaker makes one such box office disaster during his lifetime which...
- 5/26/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Even before the film released, there were a lot of controversies surrounding Bombay Velvet. And now, post release, there seems to be no end to people talking about the film. The director of the film, Anurag Kashyap, got onto a social networking site and said that it's time to move on.
His post read, "Its time to close the book and move on. its been a journey, as if one life is over with Bombay Velvet. a lot of people do not connect with it and a small number of people did. Maybe when the shock of the narrative wears down , you will revisit it in the calm of your homes and will get into it. Maybe our experimenting with the narrative didn't work for most but i firmly believe in the film. This is the film i wanted to make and i am glad i got to make it.
His post read, "Its time to close the book and move on. its been a journey, as if one life is over with Bombay Velvet. a lot of people do not connect with it and a small number of people did. Maybe when the shock of the narrative wears down , you will revisit it in the calm of your homes and will get into it. Maybe our experimenting with the narrative didn't work for most but i firmly believe in the film. This is the film i wanted to make and i am glad i got to make it.
- 5/18/2015
- GlamSham
Richa Chadda had last attended Cannes along with her co-stars during the screening of Gangs of Wasseypur (Gow) and received a lot of accolades for the same. In fact, they even popularized the trend of 'ghamchas' (men scarf) when they walked the red carpet of the prestigious film festival way back in 2012. Now, it is surely a moment of nostalgia for the actress who will once again attend the Cannes Film Festival for her film Masaan. Masaan, produced by Phantom Productions (Anurag Kashyap along with Vikramaditya Motwane, Vikas Bahl and Madhu Mantena) is a tale that explores several emotions from love to sexuality. The film will be screened at the 'Un Certain Regard' section of the film festival. She is happy about the fact that many of her Gangs of Wasseypur team members will be accompanying her during the fest. While Anurag Kashyap, director of Gow is a producer of Masaan,...
- 4/17/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
One of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year, Udta Punjab, has now received a massive studio backing from Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, Udta Punjab features Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Punjabi superstar Daljit Dosanj, who will be making his Bollywood debut with this film.
Udta Punjab, which revolves around the dark drug market of Punjab, marks the association of two creative powerhouses – Phantom Films and Balaji Motion pictures. According to sources, Ekta was so impressed with the concept that when she heard it, she immediately called Madhu Mantena, who is a producer at Phantom Films, to discuss a possible partnership. At that time, Phantom was in talks with many other production houses, but Ekta’s drive and passion easily made her stand apart and the deal was inked.
Commenting on the Association, Vikramditya Motwane says “Balaji were partners with us...
Udta Punjab, which revolves around the dark drug market of Punjab, marks the association of two creative powerhouses – Phantom Films and Balaji Motion pictures. According to sources, Ekta was so impressed with the concept that when she heard it, she immediately called Madhu Mantena, who is a producer at Phantom Films, to discuss a possible partnership. At that time, Phantom was in talks with many other production houses, but Ekta’s drive and passion easily made her stand apart and the deal was inked.
Commenting on the Association, Vikramditya Motwane says “Balaji were partners with us...
- 3/17/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Film producer Madhu Mantena's engagement to dress designer Masaba Gupta on Tuesday evening turned out to be quite a starry affair. The Marriott in Juhu Mumbai glittered with the star turn-out. An invitee reports, "Aamir Khan and Shahid Kapoor, two of Madhu's closest friends in the film industry, were among the first to arrive and among the last guests to leave. Never known to be anything but on their perfect behavior, Aamir and Shahid just let themselves and go and had a ball till the wee hours." Others from the Bollywood industry who made their presence felt included Karan Johar, Raveena Tandon and Preity Zinta (among Madhu's closest friends), plus the entire 'Phantom' gang (the production company co-owned by Madhu, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, etc). From the Telugu film industry, producer Allu Arvind was present to bless the couple. Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra, rumoured to be B Town's...
- 3/12/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
India’s Reliance Entertainment is forming a 50:50 joint venture with Phantom Films, an ambitious local production house founded by filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena.
The two partners plan to develop and produce around five to six films a year, handle distribution in India and overseas, and syndicate rights to the two companies’ combined library of around 175 titles.
Phantom Films will manage the day-to-day operations of the joint venture.
Reliance said in a statement: “The proposed combination will leverage the proven creative and production capabilities of the Phantom team, while enjoying access to the established domestic and international sales and distribution infrastructure of Reliance Entertainment.”
The statement suggested the joint venture would have access to companies part-owned by the Reliance Group such as La-based sales and production powerhouse Im Global, which sells select Reliance titles at international markets.
The Reliance Group also includes VFX and facilities company, Reliance MediaWorks...
The two partners plan to develop and produce around five to six films a year, handle distribution in India and overseas, and syndicate rights to the two companies’ combined library of around 175 titles.
Phantom Films will manage the day-to-day operations of the joint venture.
Reliance said in a statement: “The proposed combination will leverage the proven creative and production capabilities of the Phantom team, while enjoying access to the established domestic and international sales and distribution infrastructure of Reliance Entertainment.”
The statement suggested the joint venture would have access to companies part-owned by the Reliance Group such as La-based sales and production powerhouse Im Global, which sells select Reliance titles at international markets.
The Reliance Group also includes VFX and facilities company, Reliance MediaWorks...
- 3/10/2015
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
The business acumen of the business tycoon Anil Ambani and his vision when it comes to mergers and acquisitions is well known by one and all. This time round, his company's entertainment arm Reliance Entertainment's film production and distribution business in India will be seen partnering with the boutique production house Phantom Films in a 50:50 joint venture.
The equation of the deal will be that, Reliance will be owning 50 per cent of the combined business and the remaining half will be equally held amongst the four promoters of Phantom Films (Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena). In addition to this, Phantom Films will also be managing the day-to-day operations of the joint venture. Reliance and Phantom have plans to develop and produce around 5-6 films a year, besides the distribution of films in India and abroad and the syndication of rights from its 175- films library.
The equation of the deal will be that, Reliance will be owning 50 per cent of the combined business and the remaining half will be equally held amongst the four promoters of Phantom Films (Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena). In addition to this, Phantom Films will also be managing the day-to-day operations of the joint venture. Reliance and Phantom have plans to develop and produce around 5-6 films a year, besides the distribution of films in India and abroad and the syndication of rights from its 175- films library.
- 3/9/2015
- BollywoodHungama
Producer Madhu Mantena is all set to marry designer Masaba Gupta in November. The wedding is being planned as a lavish affair. The engagement scheduled for March 10 at the Marriott hotel in Mumbai would be an intimate affair attended by close friends and family. Says a close friend of Madhu, "Madhu has been feeling the urgent need to settle down. He wanted his earlier relationship too to culminate in marriage. Finally after years of searching Madhu has found Masaba. They are so alike it's frightening. They seem to be born for each other." Happily Mantena, a self-confessed family man, has adjusted very well to Masaba's family. "Madhu gets along very well with Masaba's mom (actress-filmmaker Neena Gupta). He has not met Masaba's father (legendary cricketer Vivian Richards) yet, but is expected to do so soon," says Madhu's friend. The guest-list for the engagement ceremony is being drawn up. The blissful...
- 2/27/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
The celebrated filmmaker and cartoonist Walt Disney once said, “Of all of our inventions for mass communication, pictures still speak the most universally understood language.” Whatever background or class you belong to, we all love to relish in a Bollywood film now and again. It transports us in to a world we wish we were a part of, as well as exposing us to characters who we can relate to. So has 2014 been a good year for Bollywood? Well let’s just say there were a minority of good films that form part of a pile of disappointments. It’s not been an amazing year for the Hindi film industry, yet we feel that the films which have lived up to our expectations deserve its due recognition. So without further ado, here are the films that have made the final cut!
Drama
5. Mardaani – Director: Pradeep Sarkar. Producer: Aditya Chopra
Mardaani was not an amazing watch.
Drama
5. Mardaani – Director: Pradeep Sarkar. Producer: Aditya Chopra
Mardaani was not an amazing watch.
- 1/14/2015
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
Shri Mukesh Bhatt was unanimously re-elected as President of The Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd. (“Guild”) at the first meeting of its newly constituted Guild Council of Management which was held immediately after the 60th Annual General Meeting on 27th August, 2014 at Hotel Sun-n-Sand, Juhu, Mumbai.
The other office bearers re-elected as part of Shri Bhatt’s Management Team are Shri Dheeraj Kumar & Shri Siddharth Roy Kapur as Vice Presidents & Shri Ashim Samanta as Treasurer. Additionally, Shri Manish Goswami & Shri Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios were elected as Vice Presidents and Ms. Shrishti Arya was elected as Treasurer.
Veteran Guild member Shri Kamalkumar Barjatya was honored by the Council on being accorded the privilege as a Member Emeritus of the Council of Management. Shri Madhu Mantena, Shri Sabbas Joseph & Shri Hiren Gada were elected as new members in the Guild Council of Management for the year 2014-15 whilst Ms.
The other office bearers re-elected as part of Shri Bhatt’s Management Team are Shri Dheeraj Kumar & Shri Siddharth Roy Kapur as Vice Presidents & Shri Ashim Samanta as Treasurer. Additionally, Shri Manish Goswami & Shri Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios were elected as Vice Presidents and Ms. Shrishti Arya was elected as Treasurer.
Veteran Guild member Shri Kamalkumar Barjatya was honored by the Council on being accorded the privilege as a Member Emeritus of the Council of Management. Shri Madhu Mantena, Shri Sabbas Joseph & Shri Hiren Gada were elected as new members in the Guild Council of Management for the year 2014-15 whilst Ms.
- 9/8/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Blumhouse Productions, Ivanhoe Pictures and Phantom Films announced today that they have formed a multi-year partnership to produce local language genre movies in India. The deal calls for the production of a minimum of ten films over five years. Ivanhoe, the recently launched Asian focused film and television production company, will finance the films that Phantom, which is India's first director led production house, will produce while one of its founders, Anurag Kashyap will direct one of the movies and Blumhouse will help oversee the creative, bringing its expertise creating horror franchises like Paranormal Activity, The Purge, Insidious and Sinister. The films will be released in India under the Blumhouse brand, which has generated success in the area. Distribution will be announced at a later time. Speaking on the association, Ivanhoe co-founder and CEO John Penotti commented, "We are so pleased to be part of this extraordinary partnership. Blumhouse and...
- 9/4/2014
- BollywoodHungama
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