Excitement brews as Ananya Pandey gears up for her streaming debut in the original series “Call Me Bae,” set to release on Amazon Prime Video on September 6. Created by Ishita Moitra and directed by Collin D’Cunha, the 8-part series stars Ananya as Bella ‘Bae’ Chowdhary.
Joining her are Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur in pivotal roles.
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The series, penned by Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar, and Rohit Nair, is a Dharmatic Entertainment Production, with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra as Executive Producers.
The makers teased fans with a poster showcasing Ananya against a vibrant backdrop, holding bags and donning funky attire. Captioned “Update your calendars, things are about to glow up!” the announcement promises a fresh and engaging storyline.
Joining her are Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur in pivotal roles.
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The series, penned by Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar, and Rohit Nair, is a Dharmatic Entertainment Production, with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra as Executive Producers.
The makers teased fans with a poster showcasing Ananya against a vibrant backdrop, holding bags and donning funky attire. Captioned “Update your calendars, things are about to glow up!” the announcement promises a fresh and engaging storyline.
- 5/28/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra as executive producers give a glitzy pedigree to “Call Me Bae,” a new Hindi-language drama series set to launch on Prime Video in September.
Written by Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair, “Call Me Bae” tells the story of Bae, a young woman who is downsized from heiress to hustler after a scandal. She learns that her most valuable assets are not her diamonds, but her street smarts and style. Broke but refusing to be broken, she navigates the newsrooms of Mumbai, finding beaus, sisterhood and her better self.
The eight-part Prime Video original series is a Dharmatic Entertainment production. It was created by Ishita Moitra and is directed by Collin D’Cunha.
Ananya Panday plays the lead role, Bella ‘Bae’ Chowdhary. The ensemble supporting cast includes of Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra,...
Written by Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair, “Call Me Bae” tells the story of Bae, a young woman who is downsized from heiress to hustler after a scandal. She learns that her most valuable assets are not her diamonds, but her street smarts and style. Broke but refusing to be broken, she navigates the newsrooms of Mumbai, finding beaus, sisterhood and her better self.
The eight-part Prime Video original series is a Dharmatic Entertainment production. It was created by Ishita Moitra and is directed by Collin D’Cunha.
Ananya Panday plays the lead role, Bella ‘Bae’ Chowdhary. The ensemble supporting cast includes of Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Patrick Frater and Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Ananya Panday on Tuesday shared a sneak peek into her next project, ‘Call Me Bae’, as she is back for the shoot of the upcoming streaming series. Taking to Instagram stories, Ananya shared a glimpse of her vanity van with “Bae” written on it.
The actress shared the picture with the caption: “Look who’s back… Can’t wait to show you guys,” followed by a red heart emoji.
The show follows the story of a billionaire fashionista, Bae (portrayed by Ananya), who is disowned by her ultra-rich family due to a salacious scandal. Left to fend for herself for the first time, she overcomes stereotypes, confronts prejudices, and explores her true self on this journey.
A Dharmatic Entertainment production with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra serving as executive producers, ‘Call Me Bae’ is directed by Collin D’Cunha.
The series will soon be streaming on Prime Video.
Meanwhile,...
The actress shared the picture with the caption: “Look who’s back… Can’t wait to show you guys,” followed by a red heart emoji.
The show follows the story of a billionaire fashionista, Bae (portrayed by Ananya), who is disowned by her ultra-rich family due to a salacious scandal. Left to fend for herself for the first time, she overcomes stereotypes, confronts prejudices, and explores her true self on this journey.
A Dharmatic Entertainment production with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra serving as executive producers, ‘Call Me Bae’ is directed by Collin D’Cunha.
The series will soon be streaming on Prime Video.
Meanwhile,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Indian director-producer Karan Johar wrapped up the conference section of the first Cinevesture International Film Festival with a lively conversation that ranged from working with the right people and Bollywood’s shifting gender politics, to letting slip a few new projects from his Dharma Productions slate.
Johar, who’s having a busy year as a producer with Love Storiyaan on Prime Video and Showtime on Disney+ Hotstar, started the session by talking about how he surrounds himself with people “who know all facets of cinema, not just the mainstream” – even if they’ve been outspoken critics of his work in the past.
He used the example of indie maverick Anurag Kashyap, and producer Somen Mishra, now head of content at Dharma and its Ott division Dharmatic Entertainment, who used to slate him on the popular ‘Passion of Cinema’ blog.
“I think I was their favorite target. But when Rensil D’Silva...
Johar, who’s having a busy year as a producer with Love Storiyaan on Prime Video and Showtime on Disney+ Hotstar, started the session by talking about how he surrounds himself with people “who know all facets of cinema, not just the mainstream” – even if they’ve been outspoken critics of his work in the past.
He used the example of indie maverick Anurag Kashyap, and producer Somen Mishra, now head of content at Dharma and its Ott division Dharmatic Entertainment, who used to slate him on the popular ‘Passion of Cinema’ blog.
“I think I was their favorite target. But when Rensil D’Silva...
- 4/1/2024
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Mumbai, March 30 (Ians) Sara Ali Khan was spotted giving food boxes to beggars at the Shani temple in Juhu on Saturday.
Wearing a half-sleeve orange-coloured crop top and a black velvet jogger, Sara opted for no makeup look, with her hair loosely tied in a braid. She rounded off the look with white slippers.
The video shows her requesting the camerapersons, and saying, “Please mat karo.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, Sara’s two projects ‘Murder Mubarak’ and ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ have recently been released on Ott platforms.
‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ is directed by Kannan Iyer, and also features Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’Neil, and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles. Emraan Hashmi makes a special guest appearance.
A Dharmatic Entertainment Production, produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ is available on Prime Video.
On the other hand, ‘Murder Mubarak’ also stars Vijay Varma,...
Wearing a half-sleeve orange-coloured crop top and a black velvet jogger, Sara opted for no makeup look, with her hair loosely tied in a braid. She rounded off the look with white slippers.
The video shows her requesting the camerapersons, and saying, “Please mat karo.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, Sara’s two projects ‘Murder Mubarak’ and ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ have recently been released on Ott platforms.
‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ is directed by Kannan Iyer, and also features Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’Neil, and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles. Emraan Hashmi makes a special guest appearance.
A Dharmatic Entertainment Production, produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ is available on Prime Video.
On the other hand, ‘Murder Mubarak’ also stars Vijay Varma,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sara Ali Khan-starrer Ae Watan Mere Watan is trending at number 1 on Amazon Prime(Photo Credit –YouTube)
Ae Watan Mere Watan, a fresh take on India’s fight for independence, has become a runaway hit on Amazon Prime Video India, soaring to the coveted number one spot. This historical thriller sheds light on a fascinating, yet often overlooked, aspect of the freedom struggle – the power of underground radio stations.
Sara Ali Khan takes centre stage, portraying a fictional character inspired by the courageous Usha Mehta. During the critical Quit India Movement of 1942, Mehta defied British rule by establishing a clandestine radio station. Through this potent platform, she broadcasted messages of hope and resistance, becoming a major threat to the British Raj.
Ae Watan Mere Watan transcends a simple biography. It’s a fictionalized story that celebrates the unwavering spirit of young Indians during the struggle for independence. Khan’s...
Ae Watan Mere Watan, a fresh take on India’s fight for independence, has become a runaway hit on Amazon Prime Video India, soaring to the coveted number one spot. This historical thriller sheds light on a fascinating, yet often overlooked, aspect of the freedom struggle – the power of underground radio stations.
Sara Ali Khan takes centre stage, portraying a fictional character inspired by the courageous Usha Mehta. During the critical Quit India Movement of 1942, Mehta defied British rule by establishing a clandestine radio station. Through this potent platform, she broadcasted messages of hope and resistance, becoming a major threat to the British Raj.
Ae Watan Mere Watan transcends a simple biography. It’s a fictionalized story that celebrates the unwavering spirit of young Indians during the struggle for independence. Khan’s...
- 3/22/2024
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
The upcoming week on Ott is full of action, and thriller with titles like ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Fighter’, and ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ set to premiere on your favourite streaming platforms.
Here is a list of five titles that have caught the attention of Ians —
‘Oppenheimer’:
Christopher Nolan’s directorial ‘Oppenheimer’ has won the Oscars for ‘Best Picture’ at the 96th Academy Awards. The film stars Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh.
The story revolves around the life of J Robert Oppenheimer, his direction of the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War 2, and his eventual fall from grace due to his 1954 security hearing.
It is streaming on Jio Cinemas from March 21.
‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’:
Sara Ali Khan-starrer ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ pays homage to freedom fighter Usha Mehta, who is known for using an underground radio...
Here is a list of five titles that have caught the attention of Ians —
‘Oppenheimer’:
Christopher Nolan’s directorial ‘Oppenheimer’ has won the Oscars for ‘Best Picture’ at the 96th Academy Awards. The film stars Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh.
The story revolves around the life of J Robert Oppenheimer, his direction of the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War 2, and his eventual fall from grace due to his 1954 security hearing.
It is streaming on Jio Cinemas from March 21.
‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’:
Sara Ali Khan-starrer ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ pays homage to freedom fighter Usha Mehta, who is known for using an underground radio...
- 3/21/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ae Watan Mere Watan Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Sara Ali Khan, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastava, Emraan Hashmi, Alexx O’Nell, Sachin Khedekar, Anand Tiwari & others
Director: Kannan Iyer
Ae Watan Mere Watan Review Out: Sara Ali Khan Lives Usha Mehta On-Screen (Photo Credit –Amazon Prime Video)
What’s Good: An unheard tale from the pages of history that needs your acknowledgment, love, and applause.
What’s Bad: Nothing in particular, but the fact that the film doesn’t leave an impact as strong as it should have is underwhelming.
Loo Break: Anytime you want. Your screen, your Amazon Prime Video account, your rules.
Watch or Not?: Definitely Yes.
Language: Hindi with English subtitles.
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes
User Rating:
Jai Hind. Two words. Seven letters. But hold 1.44 billion together. When you chant Vande Mataram or must have sung Saare Jahan Se Accha Hindostan Hamara in...
Star Cast: Sara Ali Khan, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastava, Emraan Hashmi, Alexx O’Nell, Sachin Khedekar, Anand Tiwari & others
Director: Kannan Iyer
Ae Watan Mere Watan Review Out: Sara Ali Khan Lives Usha Mehta On-Screen (Photo Credit –Amazon Prime Video)
What’s Good: An unheard tale from the pages of history that needs your acknowledgment, love, and applause.
What’s Bad: Nothing in particular, but the fact that the film doesn’t leave an impact as strong as it should have is underwhelming.
Loo Break: Anytime you want. Your screen, your Amazon Prime Video account, your rules.
Watch or Not?: Definitely Yes.
Language: Hindi with English subtitles.
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes
User Rating:
Jai Hind. Two words. Seven letters. But hold 1.44 billion together. When you chant Vande Mataram or must have sung Saare Jahan Se Accha Hindostan Hamara in...
- 3/20/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Sara Ali Khan’s much-anticipated film “Ae Watan Mere Watan” has unveiled its latest soul-stirring track, “Julia”, sung by Divya Kumar and Shashi Suman. Composed by Shashi Suman and penned by Prashant Ingole, the song is a nostalgic journey back to the simplicity of first love, resonating with its enchanting melody and poignant lyrics.
“Julia” captures the essence of butterflies fluttering in one’s stomach during the initial stages of love, evoking a sense of warmth and nostalgia among listeners. With its upbeat composition and old-world charm, the song promises to tug at the heartstrings of audiences, transporting them to a bygone era filled with timeless romance.
Produced under the banner of Dharmatic Entertainment by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, “Ae Watan Mere Watan” is helmed by director Kannan Iyer, with the storyline crafted by Iyer and Darab Farooqui. The movie features an exceptional ensemble cast comprising Sachin Khedekar,...
“Julia” captures the essence of butterflies fluttering in one’s stomach during the initial stages of love, evoking a sense of warmth and nostalgia among listeners. With its upbeat composition and old-world charm, the song promises to tug at the heartstrings of audiences, transporting them to a bygone era filled with timeless romance.
Produced under the banner of Dharmatic Entertainment by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, “Ae Watan Mere Watan” is helmed by director Kannan Iyer, with the storyline crafted by Iyer and Darab Farooqui. The movie features an exceptional ensemble cast comprising Sachin Khedekar,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Kaushal Pal
- ReferSMS
The makers of “Ae Watan Mere Watan” unveiled a new song titled “Julia.” The two-minute and eighteen-second video features Sara Ali Khan as freedom fighter Usha Mehta and Abhay Verma, attempting to peep into a couple’s house before being invited in for a ballroom dance. The retro-themed track sees Sara and Abhay exchanging loving glances as they groove to the beats.
The video transitions to scenes of Sara and Abhay strolling through bustling streets, revealing their budding love story. Emraan Hashmi makes a brief appearance in traditional attire. Later, the couple is depicted dancing passionately at a party, and glimpses of Sara’s character with her secret radio set-up are shown towards the end.
“Julia” has been rendered by Divya Kumar & Shashi, with music composed by Shashi and lyrics penned by Prashant Ingole.
Scheduled for release on March 21 on the Ott platform Prime Video, “Ae Watan Mere Watan” is helmed by Kannan Iyer.
The video transitions to scenes of Sara and Abhay strolling through bustling streets, revealing their budding love story. Emraan Hashmi makes a brief appearance in traditional attire. Later, the couple is depicted dancing passionately at a party, and glimpses of Sara’s character with her secret radio set-up are shown towards the end.
“Julia” has been rendered by Divya Kumar & Shashi, with music composed by Shashi and lyrics penned by Prashant Ingole.
Scheduled for release on March 21 on the Ott platform Prime Video, “Ae Watan Mere Watan” is helmed by Kannan Iyer.
- 3/16/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
The song ‘Qatra Qatra’ from the upcoming Sara Ali Khan-starrer streaming movie ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ was released on Saturday. The song has been crooned by Sukhwinder Singh and is composed by Mukund Suryawanshi. This patriotic song evokes feelings of pure devotion, loyalty, and respect, and beautifully depicts the passion and dedication of the unsung heroes of the Quit India movement.
The lyrics for the track have been furnished by Ravi Girri and Rohan Deshmukh. The song was first showcased at the 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) in Goa with a live performance by Sukhwinder Singh.
Talking about the song, Sukhwinder Singh said: “‘Qatra Qatra’ holds a special place in my heart. This song not only evokes a sense of patriotism and pride, but it also encompasses the emotion and strength shown by our freedom fighters. It’s an incredible ode to all the unsung heroes who have braved for the nation.
The lyrics for the track have been furnished by Ravi Girri and Rohan Deshmukh. The song was first showcased at the 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) in Goa with a live performance by Sukhwinder Singh.
Talking about the song, Sukhwinder Singh said: “‘Qatra Qatra’ holds a special place in my heart. This song not only evokes a sense of patriotism and pride, but it also encompasses the emotion and strength shown by our freedom fighters. It’s an incredible ode to all the unsung heroes who have braved for the nation.
- 3/9/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Busan Names Asian Contents & Film Market Director
Busan’s Asian Contents and Film Market (Acfm) has named experienced programmer and indie arthouse producer Ellen Y.D. Kim has its new Director. She has been officially approved at the Busan International Film Festival (Biff)’s general assembly and will commence a four-year term this Friday (March 8). She was previously Program Director of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Kim is well known to Acfm, having played a key role in establishing the event in the 2006s, and co-produced arthouse films such as Cry Woman in 2002 and Sewing Sisters 18 years later. She also held several key roles at Acfm’s parent, the Biff, which has now passed this year’s business plan and budget at the general assembly, as it bids to return to normalcy after a string of resignations last year. Biff has also approved of 18 board members and an auditor,...
Busan’s Asian Contents and Film Market (Acfm) has named experienced programmer and indie arthouse producer Ellen Y.D. Kim has its new Director. She has been officially approved at the Busan International Film Festival (Biff)’s general assembly and will commence a four-year term this Friday (March 8). She was previously Program Director of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Kim is well known to Acfm, having played a key role in establishing the event in the 2006s, and co-produced arthouse films such as Cry Woman in 2002 and Sewing Sisters 18 years later. She also held several key roles at Acfm’s parent, the Biff, which has now passed this year’s business plan and budget at the general assembly, as it bids to return to normalcy after a string of resignations last year. Biff has also approved of 18 board members and an auditor,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Jesse Whittock, Zac Ntim and Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
Karan Johar has unveiled the teaser of the Sara Ali Khan-starrer ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’, which pays homage to freedom fighter Usha Mehta, who at the age of 22 used an underground radio to broadcast news exposing the British Raj during the 1942 Quit India Movement.
The teaser, which is a minute and 32 seconds long, begins with KJo standing in a museum and looking at old pictures, including a board with ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ written on it. He then takes a look at a vintage radio receiver.
The video shows the director-producer saying, “1942. The Britishers were crushing the Quit India Movement. But then came Usha. At the age of 22, she was the ray of hope in our struggle for freedom.”
We then get a glimpse of Sara dressed in a plain white khadi saree and sporting a red bindi.
Continuing his commentary, KJo said, “She hid from Britishers, fought with them,...
The teaser, which is a minute and 32 seconds long, begins with KJo standing in a museum and looking at old pictures, including a board with ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ written on it. He then takes a look at a vintage radio receiver.
The video shows the director-producer saying, “1942. The Britishers were crushing the Quit India Movement. But then came Usha. At the age of 22, she was the ray of hope in our struggle for freedom.”
We then get a glimpse of Sara dressed in a plain white khadi saree and sporting a red bindi.
Continuing his commentary, KJo said, “She hid from Britishers, fought with them,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Karan Johar’s latest venture, “Showtime,” is set to grace screens on March 8th, 2024, exclusively on Disney Plus Hotstar. This highly anticipated series, under the Hotstar Specials banner, boasts a stellar cast including Emraan Hashmi, Mahima Makwana, Mouni Roy, Rajeev Khandelwal, Shriya Saran, Vijay Raaz, and Naseeruddin Shah. With such a powerhouse ensemble, expectations are sky-high for this production.
Penned by the talented Sumit Roy and helmed by directors Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, “Showtime” promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, drama, and intrigue. The collaboration between Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra indicates a project crafted with utmost precision and finesse.
Set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry, “Showtime” is poised to offer audiences a glimpse into the glitz, glamour, and complexities of showbiz. With its stellar lineup and seasoned creators at the helm, this series is primed to captivate viewers and set a new benchmark for digital entertainment.
Penned by the talented Sumit Roy and helmed by directors Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, “Showtime” promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, drama, and intrigue. The collaboration between Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra indicates a project crafted with utmost precision and finesse.
Set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry, “Showtime” is poised to offer audiences a glimpse into the glitz, glamour, and complexities of showbiz. With its stellar lineup and seasoned creators at the helm, this series is primed to captivate viewers and set a new benchmark for digital entertainment.
- 2/14/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Sara Ali Khan’s Ae Watan Mere Watan announced (Photo Credit – Prime Video India / YouTube)
On World Radio Day, Dharmatic Entertainment announced the plot and release date of Ae Watan Mere Watan. If you’re wondering why the announcement was made on World Radio Day, read on!
For decades, Radio has thrived as a medium to inform, engage and entertain the masses. Ae Watan Mere Watan pays homage to the significant role radio played in uniting the country, further emboldening the Quit India Movement.
The date of Ae Watan Mere Watan was revealed with a motion picture featuring the voice of Sara Ali Khan as Usha. She is passionately urging the nation to unite against the British Raj through a clandestine radio.
Trending Aditya Narayan Throwing A Fan’s Phone, Akshay Kumar Smashing It Under His Foot To Salman Khan Snatching It – 5 Times When Actors Lost Control At Fans! Salman...
On World Radio Day, Dharmatic Entertainment announced the plot and release date of Ae Watan Mere Watan. If you’re wondering why the announcement was made on World Radio Day, read on!
For decades, Radio has thrived as a medium to inform, engage and entertain the masses. Ae Watan Mere Watan pays homage to the significant role radio played in uniting the country, further emboldening the Quit India Movement.
The date of Ae Watan Mere Watan was revealed with a motion picture featuring the voice of Sara Ali Khan as Usha. She is passionately urging the nation to unite against the British Raj through a clandestine radio.
Trending Aditya Narayan Throwing A Fan’s Phone, Akshay Kumar Smashing It Under His Foot To Salman Khan Snatching It – 5 Times When Actors Lost Control At Fans! Salman...
- 2/13/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
On World Radio Day, the makers of the upcoming film ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ have announced that the movie will release digitally on March 21. The date was revealed with a motion picture, featuring the voice of lead actor Sara Ali Khan as Usha, passionately urging the nation to unite against the British Raj through a clandestine radio.
Directed by Kannan Iyer, the film is written by Darab Farooqui and Iyer. It also stars Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’ Neil and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles and a special guest appearance by Emraan Hashmi.
‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ is a fictional tale that tells the riveting story about an underground radio station, led by a courageous young girl, that changed the course of India’s freedom struggle.
Drawing inspiration from freedom fighter Usha Mehta’s remarkable journey, the film pays a tribute to both — the celebrated as well...
Directed by Kannan Iyer, the film is written by Darab Farooqui and Iyer. It also stars Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’ Neil and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles and a special guest appearance by Emraan Hashmi.
‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ is a fictional tale that tells the riveting story about an underground radio station, led by a courageous young girl, that changed the course of India’s freedom struggle.
Drawing inspiration from freedom fighter Usha Mehta’s remarkable journey, the film pays a tribute to both — the celebrated as well...
- 2/13/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The trailer of the upcoming streaming series ‘Love Storiyaan’ was unveiled on Thursday, and it showcases a bouquet of six heart-warming love stories that have put up a brave fight against adversities.
The 2 minutes and 19 seconds trailer, opens up with Bollywood producer-director Karan Johar inviting the viewers to explore the love stories of people. The six stories are told through the lens of different directors, Akshay Indikar, Archana Phadke, Collin D’Cunha, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, and Vivek Soni.
Each storyteller brings their own personal touch to the story. The trailer goes on to show the real-life couples and give a glimpse into their journey. These diverse narratives of love in its many shades invite the viewers to engage and immerse themselves in their stories.
Director Archana Phadke stated: “As a storyteller, I have always wanted to explore and understand love and I believe it is going to take several films...
The 2 minutes and 19 seconds trailer, opens up with Bollywood producer-director Karan Johar inviting the viewers to explore the love stories of people. The six stories are told through the lens of different directors, Akshay Indikar, Archana Phadke, Collin D’Cunha, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, and Vivek Soni.
Each storyteller brings their own personal touch to the story. The trailer goes on to show the real-life couples and give a glimpse into their journey. These diverse narratives of love in its many shades invite the viewers to engage and immerse themselves in their stories.
Director Archana Phadke stated: “As a storyteller, I have always wanted to explore and understand love and I believe it is going to take several films...
- 2/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Prime Video’s latest Indian original is a docu-series exploring six real-life romances.
Love Storiyaan will launch globally on Valentines Day as a “heart-warming chronicle of real-life love stories.” Six directors — Akshay Indikar, Archana Phadke, Collin D’Cunha, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, and Vivek Soni — have filmed the individual episodes.
The show was originally titled India Love Story and was unveiled in April 2022 at a content showcase in Mumbai.
In fact, the series is inspired by India Love Project, a social media community that celebrates love in its various forms that former journalists Priya Ramani, Samar Halarnkar, and Niloufer Venkatraman founded. Coffee with Karan and Showtime maker Dharmatic Entertainment is producing, with Somen Mishra development the concept. Mishra, Dharmatic bosses Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta are exec producers.
Mishra noted that each episode of Love Storiyaan was filmed by a director “who has a personal connection to it, which has...
Love Storiyaan will launch globally on Valentines Day as a “heart-warming chronicle of real-life love stories.” Six directors — Akshay Indikar, Archana Phadke, Collin D’Cunha, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, and Vivek Soni — have filmed the individual episodes.
The show was originally titled India Love Story and was unveiled in April 2022 at a content showcase in Mumbai.
In fact, the series is inspired by India Love Project, a social media community that celebrates love in its various forms that former journalists Priya Ramani, Samar Halarnkar, and Niloufer Venkatraman founded. Coffee with Karan and Showtime maker Dharmatic Entertainment is producing, with Somen Mishra development the concept. Mishra, Dharmatic bosses Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta are exec producers.
Mishra noted that each episode of Love Storiyaan was filmed by a director “who has a personal connection to it, which has...
- 2/6/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“12th Fail’s Vidhu Vinod Chopra Should Be Like My Boss Karan Johar, Don’t Be A D*ck… Acknowledge Your Writers”: Dharma’s Creative Head(Photo Credit –Instagram/IMDb/Dharma Productions)
Credit! This word has multiple meanings, but many in Bollywood understand only one, which is unrelated to giving credit where it’s due. That has been a complaint of many, and they’ve called influential people out. Today, it’s Dharma’s Creative Head, Somen Mishra (probably), calling out 12th Fail’s director, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, for not giving credit to his writers.
Vikrant Massey became the star of the season as his performance in Vvc’s film was hailed by one and all. We even reported how, in its 5th week, how the film was able to beat Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 to sell more tickets in the span of 24 hours.
The film’s tremendous...
Credit! This word has multiple meanings, but many in Bollywood understand only one, which is unrelated to giving credit where it’s due. That has been a complaint of many, and they’ve called influential people out. Today, it’s Dharma’s Creative Head, Somen Mishra (probably), calling out 12th Fail’s director, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, for not giving credit to his writers.
Vikrant Massey became the star of the season as his performance in Vvc’s film was hailed by one and all. We even reported how, in its 5th week, how the film was able to beat Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 to sell more tickets in the span of 24 hours.
The film’s tremendous...
- 1/6/2024
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
One of the highlights of the Busan International Film Festival is its Open Cinema section. Its free screenings take place in the Biff Theater, an outdoor venue with room for hundreds of spectators. This year’s program included Thomas Cailley’s French sci-fi The Animal Kingdom; Revolver Lily, a Japanese period thriller starring Haruka Ayase as a super-assassin; and the Bollywood musical Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani / Rocky and Rani’s Love Story.
Directed by Bollywood veteran Karan Johar, Rocky and Rani pits two top stars––Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh––in a screwball romance that unfolds on a massive scale. Singh is Rocky, a “filthy rich” heir to a laddoo pastry fortune. Bhatt’s Rani hosts a controversial talk show where she defends liberal causes.
You know the formula: meet-cute, enormous song and dance, stupid argument, another gigantic song, eventual reconciliation followed by an even bigger production number.
Directed by Bollywood veteran Karan Johar, Rocky and Rani pits two top stars––Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh––in a screwball romance that unfolds on a massive scale. Singh is Rocky, a “filthy rich” heir to a laddoo pastry fortune. Bhatt’s Rani hosts a controversial talk show where she defends liberal causes.
You know the formula: meet-cute, enormous song and dance, stupid argument, another gigantic song, eventual reconciliation followed by an even bigger production number.
- 10/19/2023
- by Daniel Eagan
- The Film Stage
Actress Alia Bhatt, who recently announced her production venture ‘Jigra’ in which she will also be seen playing the title role, says turned producer to tell stories that evoke emotions and leave an impact.
Alia launched her own production company named Eternal Sunshine Productions in early 2019.
Her first film as a producer was ‘Darlings’, which released in 2020 and also stars Vijay Varma and Shefali Shah in the lead.
With ‘Jigra’ being her second production, Alia said:“I believe stories are everywhere, and stories are everything! I turned producer with Eternal Sunshine to tell some of these stories, ones that evoke emotions and leave an impact.”
The actress said: “Our first production, ‘Darlings’ got so much love that it was exciting and overwhelming at the same time. And just a little over a year later, we are ready to launch our second production — Jigra, a beautiful story of courage, passion and determination.
Alia launched her own production company named Eternal Sunshine Productions in early 2019.
Her first film as a producer was ‘Darlings’, which released in 2020 and also stars Vijay Varma and Shefali Shah in the lead.
With ‘Jigra’ being her second production, Alia said:“I believe stories are everywhere, and stories are everything! I turned producer with Eternal Sunshine to tell some of these stories, ones that evoke emotions and leave an impact.”
The actress said: “Our first production, ‘Darlings’ got so much love that it was exciting and overwhelming at the same time. And just a little over a year later, we are ready to launch our second production — Jigra, a beautiful story of courage, passion and determination.
- 9/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Alia Bhatt, who recently announced her production venture ‘Jigra’ in which she will also be seen playing the title role, says turned producer to tell stories that evoke emotions and leave an impact.
Alia launched her own production company named Eternal Sunshine Productions in early 2019.
Her first film as a producer was ‘Darlings’, which released in 2020 and also stars Vijay Varma and Shefali Shah in the lead.
With ‘Jigra’ being her second production, Alia said:“I believe stories are everywhere, and stories are everything! I turned producer with Eternal Sunshine to tell some of these stories, ones that evoke emotions and leave an impact.”
The actress said: “Our first production, ‘Darlings’ got so much love that it was exciting and overwhelming at the same time. And just a little over a year later, we are ready to launch our second production — Jigra, a beautiful story of courage, passion and determination.
Alia launched her own production company named Eternal Sunshine Productions in early 2019.
Her first film as a producer was ‘Darlings’, which released in 2020 and also stars Vijay Varma and Shefali Shah in the lead.
With ‘Jigra’ being her second production, Alia said:“I believe stories are everywhere, and stories are everything! I turned producer with Eternal Sunshine to tell some of these stories, ones that evoke emotions and leave an impact.”
The actress said: “Our first production, ‘Darlings’ got so much love that it was exciting and overwhelming at the same time. And just a little over a year later, we are ready to launch our second production — Jigra, a beautiful story of courage, passion and determination.
- 9/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Alia Bhatt will be seen starring in Vasan Bala’s upcoming directorial ‘Jigra’, which is slated to release on September 27, next year. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Dharma Productions on its social media platforms.
In the first look, Alia is seen in pants, shirt and is sporting a ponytail. She is also carrying a bagpack.
Alia is heard saying: “Meri rakhi pahenta hai na tu. Tu mere protection main hai. Tujhe main kuch bhi nahi hone dungi. Kabhi bhi.”
Dharma Productions captioned the video: “is back to put up a courageous fight like no other for her #Jigra!Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala – releasing in cinemas on 27th September 2024. #KaranJohar @apoorvamehta18 @somenmishra0 @Vasan_Bala #DebashishIrengbam @MARIJKEdeSOUZA #ShaheenBhatt @grishah @EternalSunProd.”
The film is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt and Somen Mishra.
Other details related to the film are still under wraps.
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In the first look, Alia is seen in pants, shirt and is sporting a ponytail. She is also carrying a bagpack.
Alia is heard saying: “Meri rakhi pahenta hai na tu. Tu mere protection main hai. Tujhe main kuch bhi nahi hone dungi. Kabhi bhi.”
Dharma Productions captioned the video: “is back to put up a courageous fight like no other for her #Jigra!Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala – releasing in cinemas on 27th September 2024. #KaranJohar @apoorvamehta18 @somenmishra0 @Vasan_Bala #DebashishIrengbam @MARIJKEdeSOUZA #ShaheenBhatt @grishah @EternalSunProd.”
The film is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt and Somen Mishra.
Other details related to the film are still under wraps.
View this post on Instagram...
- 9/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Alia Bhatt will be seen starring in Vasan Bala’s upcoming directorial ‘Jigra’, which is slated to release on September 27, next year. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Dharma Productions on its social media platforms.
In the first look, Alia is seen in pants, shirt and is sporting a ponytail. She is also carrying a bagpack.
Alia is heard saying: “Meri rakhi pahenta hai na tu. Tu mere protection main hai. Tujhe main kuch bhi nahi hone dungi. Kabhi bhi.”
Dharma Productions captioned the video: “is back to put up a courageous fight like no other for her #Jigra!Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala – releasing in cinemas on 27th September 2024. #KaranJohar @apoorvamehta18 @somenmishra0 @Vasan_Bala #DebashishIrengbam @MARIJKEdeSOUZA #ShaheenBhatt @grishah @EternalSunProd.”
The film is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt and Somen Mishra.
Other details related to the film are still under wraps.
View this post on Instagram...
In the first look, Alia is seen in pants, shirt and is sporting a ponytail. She is also carrying a bagpack.
Alia is heard saying: “Meri rakhi pahenta hai na tu. Tu mere protection main hai. Tujhe main kuch bhi nahi hone dungi. Kabhi bhi.”
Dharma Productions captioned the video: “is back to put up a courageous fight like no other for her #Jigra!Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala – releasing in cinemas on 27th September 2024. #KaranJohar @apoorvamehta18 @somenmishra0 @Vasan_Bala #DebashishIrengbam @MARIJKEdeSOUZA #ShaheenBhatt @grishah @EternalSunProd.”
The film is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt and Somen Mishra.
Other details related to the film are still under wraps.
View this post on Instagram...
- 9/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Karan Johar is one of those directors whose name is an adjective. Throughout his 25-year career as a filmmaker, perhaps one of the harshest critiques he’s read of his work is “That’s very Karan Johar.”
“I feel like I read, ‘Oh, this is so dramatic, but that’s very Karan Johar. … ‘Oh, this is so melodramatic. That’s so very Karan Johar.’ … ‘This is a world that you can’t believe, but that’s very Karan Johar,'” Johar told IndieWire during a recent Zoom interview on the heels of his latest directorial release, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.” “I’ve read, of course, a lot of great things as well, and I’m very grateful for that, but I’ve also had some really nasty things about my filmmaking. You get slotted into a genre, right?”
Johar, the son of celebrated director and producer Yash Johar,...
“I feel like I read, ‘Oh, this is so dramatic, but that’s very Karan Johar. … ‘Oh, this is so melodramatic. That’s so very Karan Johar.’ … ‘This is a world that you can’t believe, but that’s very Karan Johar,'” Johar told IndieWire during a recent Zoom interview on the heels of his latest directorial release, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.” “I’ve read, of course, a lot of great things as well, and I’m very grateful for that, but I’ve also had some really nasty things about my filmmaking. You get slotted into a genre, right?”
Johar, the son of celebrated director and producer Yash Johar,...
- 8/4/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is set to play the lead in the upcoming streaming series ‘Call Me Bae’. Actor Varun Dhawan shared a fun video in which he introduced Ananya Panday as Bae in the upcoming series on Thursday.
In the video, Ananya can be seen channelling her inner fashionista, schooling Varun on the nuances of fashion and couture in a vibrant monologue. Cameras have started rolling for the series.
‘Call Me Bae’ follows the story of a billionaire fashionista, Bae, (played by Ananya Panday), who is disowned by her ultra-rich family owing to a salacious scandal.
She is left to fend for herself, for the first time ever as she overcomes stereotypes, negotiates around prejudices and as she explores her true self in this journey.
A Dharmatic Entertainment production, with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra serving as Executive Producers, ‘Call Me Bae’ is directed by Collin D’Cunha.
In the video, Ananya can be seen channelling her inner fashionista, schooling Varun on the nuances of fashion and couture in a vibrant monologue. Cameras have started rolling for the series.
‘Call Me Bae’ follows the story of a billionaire fashionista, Bae, (played by Ananya Panday), who is disowned by her ultra-rich family owing to a salacious scandal.
She is left to fend for herself, for the first time ever as she overcomes stereotypes, negotiates around prejudices and as she explores her true self in this journey.
A Dharmatic Entertainment production, with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra serving as Executive Producers, ‘Call Me Bae’ is directed by Collin D’Cunha.
- 3/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan, who has been on a film wrapping-up spree of late, will soon be seen playing a freedom fighter in her upcoming streaming film ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’.
The film, which is said to be inspired by true events, will be Sara’s third streaming film after the 2020 release of ‘Coolie No. 1’ and the 2021 runaway hit ‘Atrangi Re’.
On Monday, the makers of the film shared the first-look video of Sara’s character from the film. The gripping video transports the viewers to a bygone era where the viewers see Sara assembling a radio-like device by plugging in vacuum tubes, in a dimly lit room. As she begins to speak on the radio, she shares the message of Independence with the entire nation until she is interrupted by the incessant banging at the door.
Talking about her character, Sara said: “I am so excited and...
The film, which is said to be inspired by true events, will be Sara’s third streaming film after the 2020 release of ‘Coolie No. 1’ and the 2021 runaway hit ‘Atrangi Re’.
On Monday, the makers of the film shared the first-look video of Sara’s character from the film. The gripping video transports the viewers to a bygone era where the viewers see Sara assembling a radio-like device by plugging in vacuum tubes, in a dimly lit room. As she begins to speak on the radio, she shares the message of Independence with the entire nation until she is interrupted by the incessant banging at the door.
Talking about her character, Sara said: “I am so excited and...
- 1/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan, who was last seen in the streaming movie “Atrangi Re”, will be headlining another streaming movie titled “Ae Watan Mere Watan”. The film is set to go on floors this month.
The revelation was made by Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is the Prime Video Bae. In his signature, inimitable style, Varun revealed that Sara Ali Khan will play a valiant, lion-hearted freedom fighter in a fictional tale set against the backdrop of Quit India Movement in 1942.
“Ae Watan Mere Watan” is a thriller drama inspired by true events. It has been written by Darab Farooqui and Kannan Iyer.
A Dharmatic Entertainment Production, the film is being produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta, with Somen Mishra serving as the co-producer and is being directed by Iyer. The film will be released directly on Ott platform Prime Video.
The revelation was made by Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is the Prime Video Bae. In his signature, inimitable style, Varun revealed that Sara Ali Khan will play a valiant, lion-hearted freedom fighter in a fictional tale set against the backdrop of Quit India Movement in 1942.
“Ae Watan Mere Watan” is a thriller drama inspired by true events. It has been written by Darab Farooqui and Kannan Iyer.
A Dharmatic Entertainment Production, the film is being produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta, with Somen Mishra serving as the co-producer and is being directed by Iyer. The film will be released directly on Ott platform Prime Video.
- 10/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
‘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
A Mumbai special court on Saturday extended the judicial custody till October 6 of former Dharma Productions executive Kshitij Ravi Prasad even as he accused the Narcotics Control Bureau of employing "pressure tactics" and "harassment".
Prasad was arrested on September 26 by the Ncb during its ongoing probe into the drugs angle to the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Kshitij was presented before Special Ndps Court Special Judge Jb Gurav at the end of his earlier judicial custody.
The Ncb said in its remand application that Kshitij was in touch with several suppliers and peddlers from whom he used to procure drugs and his judicial custody was needed to unravel whom all he was delivering the contraband in Bollywood.
In a separate statement filed through his lawyer Satish Maneshinde, Kshitij said he had retracted his earlier statement given to the Ncb allegedly under duress.
He claimed that Ncb sleuths told...
Prasad was arrested on September 26 by the Ncb during its ongoing probe into the drugs angle to the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Kshitij was presented before Special Ndps Court Special Judge Jb Gurav at the end of his earlier judicial custody.
The Ncb said in its remand application that Kshitij was in touch with several suppliers and peddlers from whom he used to procure drugs and his judicial custody was needed to unravel whom all he was delivering the contraband in Bollywood.
In a separate statement filed through his lawyer Satish Maneshinde, Kshitij said he had retracted his earlier statement given to the Ncb allegedly under duress.
He claimed that Ncb sleuths told...
- 10/3/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Filmmaker-producer Karan Johar, whose digital content production wing Dharmatic has collaborated with streaming giant Netflix for a venture named "Guilty", has said that his upcoming edge-of-the-seat thriller film has intrigue, resonance and relevance, combined by some terrific performances.
"Guilty" is led by women in all departments -- be it in acting, direction, writing and production -- and Johar declares he will continue collaborating with female talent in future, too.
Also Read:?Bhumi Pednekar opens up on her upcoming horror flick
At the trailer launch, Johar was accompanied by the film's director Ruchi Narain, writers Kanika Dhillion and Atika Chohan, and cast members Kiara Advani, Gurfateh Singh Pirzada, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and Taher Shabbir. Srishti Behl Arya, director, International Original Film, India, Netflix, was also present, as were Apoorva Mehta, CEO, Dharma Productions, and Somen Mishra, head of creative development at Dharma Movies.
On the female-centric cast and crew, Johar said:...
"Guilty" is led by women in all departments -- be it in acting, direction, writing and production -- and Johar declares he will continue collaborating with female talent in future, too.
Also Read:?Bhumi Pednekar opens up on her upcoming horror flick
At the trailer launch, Johar was accompanied by the film's director Ruchi Narain, writers Kanika Dhillion and Atika Chohan, and cast members Kiara Advani, Gurfateh Singh Pirzada, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and Taher Shabbir. Srishti Behl Arya, director, International Original Film, India, Netflix, was also present, as were Apoorva Mehta, CEO, Dharma Productions, and Somen Mishra, head of creative development at Dharma Movies.
On the female-centric cast and crew, Johar said:...
- 2/19/2020
- GlamSham
When it comes to certain stars, the film makes money regardless of what the reviewer says. Then they start looking like small street dogs barking at a huge elephant: Shyam Benegal
Quite a few things in cinema transcend logic, and this is one of them. Films that stick like a bone in the throat of film reviewers go on to do phenomenal business at the box office (yes, we may be referring to Bodyguard) while films that are praised liberally are often left famished when it comes to making money. There seems to be a discord between filmmakers, film reviewers and the audience in the largest film-producing country of the world. What then is the role of a film reviewer and a film review in a space that is churning out all kinds of cinema parallely?
“Your reader has to know much more than whether the film is good or bad,...
Quite a few things in cinema transcend logic, and this is one of them. Films that stick like a bone in the throat of film reviewers go on to do phenomenal business at the box office (yes, we may be referring to Bodyguard) while films that are praised liberally are often left famished when it comes to making money. There seems to be a discord between filmmakers, film reviewers and the audience in the largest film-producing country of the world. What then is the role of a film reviewer and a film review in a space that is churning out all kinds of cinema parallely?
“Your reader has to know much more than whether the film is good or bad,...
- 9/19/2011
- by Nandita Dutta
- DearCinema.com
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