Mami Select: Filmed on iPhone is an initiative undertaken by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (Mami) to make short films shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The five filmmakers chosen for this virtuous deed were Prateek Vats, Saurav Rai, Faraz Ali, Archana Atul Phadke, and Saumyananda Sahi. These filmmakers were mentored by veteran filmmakers like Vishal Bhardwaj, Vikramaditya Motwane and Rohan Sippy. The five short films are tales of individuals who deal with the challenging lives of the marginalized, the vulnerable, the impoverished, the alienated, and the troubled. From the confines of a garment factory to the narrow alleys of a daily market in a rural town to the snow-clad locales of Kashmir to the dunes of Rajasthan to the bustling metropolis, they present vivid characters whose individual problems are no less vital and compelling. Small errors snowball into unintended and unimaginable consequences. As a result, the principal characters...
- 5/10/2024
- by Dipankar Sarkar
- Talking Films
After several unsuccessful attempts in recent years, Ayushmann Khurrana and Anees Bazmee are finally collaborating. Peepingmoon.com has exclusively learned that Ayushmann is teaming up with Bazmee for a comedy entertainer set to be produced by Junglee Pictures.
The yet-untitled project is believed to be an out-and-out comedy with romantic undertones, featuring Ayushmann in another quirky character role he’s popularly known for. Although it’s yet unclear if it’s a horror comedy as reported in the media, the double-role movie previously discussed with Shahid Kapoor, or an entirely different project, sources ensure that it’s a typical Anees Bazmee entertainer packed with humor, romance, and drama.
Ayushmann reunites with Junglee Pictures for what would mark his fourth project with the company, following their three successful partnerships on critically and commercially successful movies—Bareilly Ki Barfi, Badhaai Ho, and Doctor G. The combination of these two hit forces with a...
The yet-untitled project is believed to be an out-and-out comedy with romantic undertones, featuring Ayushmann in another quirky character role he’s popularly known for. Although it’s yet unclear if it’s a horror comedy as reported in the media, the double-role movie previously discussed with Shahid Kapoor, or an entirely different project, sources ensure that it’s a typical Anees Bazmee entertainer packed with humor, romance, and drama.
Ayushmann reunites with Junglee Pictures for what would mark his fourth project with the company, following their three successful partnerships on critically and commercially successful movies—Bareilly Ki Barfi, Badhaai Ho, and Doctor G. The combination of these two hit forces with a...
- 4/29/2024
- by Desk Editorial
- GlamSham
A pair of top international executives have joined forces to build a UK-based talent agency and production business.
Thomas Drachkovitch and Jason Hafford will lead Dream Bay Entertainment, with former Amazon exec Drachkovitch the founder and Managing Director and ex-CAA rep Hafford co-founder and Head of Dbe Management.
The company, which Drachkovitch launched last year after exiting his role at Amazon Studios (now Amazon MGM Studios), comprises film and television production, literary and talent management, and media advisory services divisions. Based out of London, Dream Bay’s bosses plan to offer “a unique blend of strategic guidance, development expertise, and industry insights.”
LA native Drachkovitch left his UK-based role as Original Series Development Executive at Amazon Studios in 2022 having overseen commissioning initiatives across global markets.
He had previously been based in India, where he helped spearhead the launch of Amazon Studios’ first Indian content slate out of Mumbai, including shows such as Comicstaan,...
Thomas Drachkovitch and Jason Hafford will lead Dream Bay Entertainment, with former Amazon exec Drachkovitch the founder and Managing Director and ex-CAA rep Hafford co-founder and Head of Dbe Management.
The company, which Drachkovitch launched last year after exiting his role at Amazon Studios (now Amazon MGM Studios), comprises film and television production, literary and talent management, and media advisory services divisions. Based out of London, Dream Bay’s bosses plan to offer “a unique blend of strategic guidance, development expertise, and industry insights.”
LA native Drachkovitch left his UK-based role as Original Series Development Executive at Amazon Studios in 2022 having overseen commissioning initiatives across global markets.
He had previously been based in India, where he helped spearhead the launch of Amazon Studios’ first Indian content slate out of Mumbai, including shows such as Comicstaan,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
BAFTA Circles Calendar
The British Academy has confirmed the date of the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, which will now be held on Sunday February. 16.
As per recent scheduling arrangements, the awards — arguably the biggest film awards outside the U.S. — takes place two weeks before the Oscars on March 2, 2025. Regular film festival attendees may note that the BAFTA awards will, once again, be held during the Berlinale, set to run February 13-23, with there likely to be a spike in industry professionals flying back to London on the morning of Feb. 16.
The full timeline and eligibility details for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards will be announced in due course. Voting will take place over three rounds: longlisting, nominations and winners, by the academy’s global voting film membership which comprises more than 7,800 industry creatives.
The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, which saw “Oppenheimer” dominate with wins for best film, director and actor, were watched...
The British Academy has confirmed the date of the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, which will now be held on Sunday February. 16.
As per recent scheduling arrangements, the awards — arguably the biggest film awards outside the U.S. — takes place two weeks before the Oscars on March 2, 2025. Regular film festival attendees may note that the BAFTA awards will, once again, be held during the Berlinale, set to run February 13-23, with there likely to be a spike in industry professionals flying back to London on the morning of Feb. 16.
The full timeline and eligibility details for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards will be announced in due course. Voting will take place over three rounds: longlisting, nominations and winners, by the academy’s global voting film membership which comprises more than 7,800 industry creatives.
The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, which saw “Oppenheimer” dominate with wins for best film, director and actor, were watched...
- 4/19/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Amitabh Bhattacharya is one of the most sought-after lyricists in current times. However, the lyricist, who has shaped the contours of many chartbuster songs with his pen, has gone through a long arduous journey of fine-tuning his words, a process that initially he didn’t understand much.
As it happened over a period of time, Amitabh has learnt one important aspect of writing lyrics in showbiz, to not get overly attached to the work.
Amitabh recently appeared on The Music Podcast, and shared: “If something which is close to your heart gets changed or gets scrapped over a period of time, it does hurt. But, I realised that this is a process and I can’t get too attached to what I have written.”
He further mentioned: “Over a period of time, I understood and this my colleagues also told me that at the end of the day, we are doing commissioned work,...
As it happened over a period of time, Amitabh has learnt one important aspect of writing lyrics in showbiz, to not get overly attached to the work.
Amitabh recently appeared on The Music Podcast, and shared: “If something which is close to your heart gets changed or gets scrapped over a period of time, it does hurt. But, I realised that this is a process and I can’t get too attached to what I have written.”
He further mentioned: “Over a period of time, I understood and this my colleagues also told me that at the end of the day, we are doing commissioned work,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sara Ali Khan will be seen shortly in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video presentation, ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’, which is based on the life of the young Gandhian, Usha Mehta, and her Congress Radio, which became the voice of the 1942 Quit India Movement.
Mehta was an ordinary young woman with extraordinary resilience, but she may never have been known, had her voice not benefited from the amplification provided by equipment supplied by Nanik Motwane.
He was the Bombay industrialist who ensured, literally, that Mahatma Gandhi got heard by the masses by providing the Congress with mics for its sessions and rallies. In fact, Motwane’s Chicago Radio branding appears on mics in all pictures of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and other Congress leaders photographed during some of the iconic moments of the freedom struggle.
Motwane, who was moved by the sight of the Mahatma going from one group of people...
Mehta was an ordinary young woman with extraordinary resilience, but she may never have been known, had her voice not benefited from the amplification provided by equipment supplied by Nanik Motwane.
He was the Bombay industrialist who ensured, literally, that Mahatma Gandhi got heard by the masses by providing the Congress with mics for its sessions and rallies. In fact, Motwane’s Chicago Radio branding appears on mics in all pictures of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and other Congress leaders photographed during some of the iconic moments of the freedom struggle.
Motwane, who was moved by the sight of the Mahatma going from one group of people...
- 3/18/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Randeep Hooda Wins As The Best Actor – Here’s Who Won In 3 More Categories (Web Series) (Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube)
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: In the last piece, we announced the results for the Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor With A Difference (Female), and Best Actor With A Difference (Male). Today, we’ll declare the results of the last four categories. As we’re ready to break the suspense, let us tease you by informing you that Randeep Hooda has bagged the honor of Best Actor with an impressive vote share. Keep reading to know more!
For those who don’t know, we conducted audience polls on Twitter for the different categories of web series. The duration of these polls was seven days, and the result that will be revealed afterward is totally organic and comprises votes by Twitter users only.
Just like the results of Bollywood polls,...
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: In the last piece, we announced the results for the Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor With A Difference (Female), and Best Actor With A Difference (Male). Today, we’ll declare the results of the last four categories. As we’re ready to break the suspense, let us tease you by informing you that Randeep Hooda has bagged the honor of Best Actor with an impressive vote share. Keep reading to know more!
For those who don’t know, we conducted audience polls on Twitter for the different categories of web series. The duration of these polls was seven days, and the result that will be revealed afterward is totally organic and comprises votes by Twitter users only.
Just like the results of Bollywood polls,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Arun Govil Net Worth 2024: A Whopping Salary Hike Of 9650% From Playing ‘Lord Ram’ In Ramayan To Date ( Photo credit – IMDb/Youtube )
Arun Govil is probably one of the most popular TV stars in the country. His stardom was evident when the entire country was locked down, trapped in a pandemic, and out of nowhere, he arrived on our television sets like a miracle and took charge to keep everyone entertained and their spirits and motivation high in the most testing hours of recent times. As the actor made a comeback, his net worth has shot up due to the brilliant work he is doing.
Currently, Arun Ji is playing the Prime Minister in Yami Gautam‘s Article 370. While details of the fee charged by the actors in the film are yet to be revealed, reports suggest that everyone has been paid their market prices or more.
Arun Ji’s...
Arun Govil is probably one of the most popular TV stars in the country. His stardom was evident when the entire country was locked down, trapped in a pandemic, and out of nowhere, he arrived on our television sets like a miracle and took charge to keep everyone entertained and their spirits and motivation high in the most testing hours of recent times. As the actor made a comeback, his net worth has shot up due to the brilliant work he is doing.
Currently, Arun Ji is playing the Prime Minister in Yami Gautam‘s Article 370. While details of the fee charged by the actors in the film are yet to be revealed, reports suggest that everyone has been paid their market prices or more.
Arun Ji’s...
- 2/25/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Nominees For The Best Director (Web Series) ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
We are back with yet another set of nominations for the Koimoi Audience Poll 2023. A set of awards chosen by the audience and for the audience who are the true parameters to judge whatever has been served to us in the name of entertainment. In the last year, a set of web series and films have entertained us and made an impressive impact.
From drama to comedy and romance to crime, the year 2023 offered us everything: while some impressed, some failed, some were loved, and some were ignored. But we have decided to acknowledge and honor the best that was offered to us.
Out of all the web series and films that were offered to us, we have intricately selected the best of the lot and brought to you four nominees who stood out and fulfilled...
We are back with yet another set of nominations for the Koimoi Audience Poll 2023. A set of awards chosen by the audience and for the audience who are the true parameters to judge whatever has been served to us in the name of entertainment. In the last year, a set of web series and films have entertained us and made an impressive impact.
From drama to comedy and romance to crime, the year 2023 offered us everything: while some impressed, some failed, some were loved, and some were ignored. But we have decided to acknowledge and honor the best that was offered to us.
Out of all the web series and films that were offered to us, we have intricately selected the best of the lot and brought to you four nominees who stood out and fulfilled...
- 2/11/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Actress Ananya Panday, who had recently walked the ramp at the Paris Fashion Week, has shared some new pictures from her international runway debut, and spoke about the idea behind the ‘superheroes’ collection that she represented at the show.
The actress had turned showstopper for designer Rahul Mishra at the Paris Haute Couture Week 2024. She became the youngest Bollywood actor to walk the ramp. However, it was her attire that left people talking on the internet.
Taking to Instagram, Ananya shared a bunch of photos, wherein she can be seen dressed in a distinct outfit, a dragonfly top which stood out as extraordinary. She paired it with a velvet black skirt. Her hair is neatly tied and the diva opted for a minimal makeup look.
The post is captioned: “This was such a moment! Walking for @rahulmishra_7 at Paris Couture Week I loved the idea behind his collection ‘Superheroes’ which...
The actress had turned showstopper for designer Rahul Mishra at the Paris Haute Couture Week 2024. She became the youngest Bollywood actor to walk the ramp. However, it was her attire that left people talking on the internet.
Taking to Instagram, Ananya shared a bunch of photos, wherein she can be seen dressed in a distinct outfit, a dragonfly top which stood out as extraordinary. She paired it with a velvet black skirt. Her hair is neatly tied and the diva opted for a minimal makeup look.
The post is captioned: “This was such a moment! Walking for @rahulmishra_7 at Paris Couture Week I loved the idea behind his collection ‘Superheroes’ which...
- 2/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: From Anil Kapoor In The Night Manager To Vijay Varma In Dahaad – Who Is Your Favorite Villain (Web Series)? (Picture Credit: Instagram & IMDb)
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: As we move forward with our audience poll, today we will look at the Best Villain (Web Series) nominees for the year 2023, from Anil Kapoor in The Night Manager to Vijay Varma in Dahaad and two others who impressed us with their villainous portrayal.
Any movie or web series is incomplete with an antagonist. They create conflicts in heroes’ lives and keep things interesting. A strong villain is more important in the case of shows because they have more duration than any movie and run for several episodes. Keep scrolling for more.
Anil Kapoor made his Ott debut with The Night Manager, starring Aditya Roy Kapur in the lead. Vijay Varma is also a talented actor of the present...
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: As we move forward with our audience poll, today we will look at the Best Villain (Web Series) nominees for the year 2023, from Anil Kapoor in The Night Manager to Vijay Varma in Dahaad and two others who impressed us with their villainous portrayal.
Any movie or web series is incomplete with an antagonist. They create conflicts in heroes’ lives and keep things interesting. A strong villain is more important in the case of shows because they have more duration than any movie and run for several episodes. Keep scrolling for more.
Anil Kapoor made his Ott debut with The Night Manager, starring Aditya Roy Kapur in the lead. Vijay Varma is also a talented actor of the present...
- 2/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Vote For The Best Scene (Web Series) Of 2023 For Koimoi Audience Poll 2023 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The year 2023 gave us some of the best nerve-wracking dramas. Be it the periodical highs in Jubilee or the societal stigmas in Made In Heaven 2. There were more that offered us great perspectives along with great stories and entertainment, and we decided to honor the best in the Koimoi Audience Poll 2023.
Continuing with our tradition of acknowledging all the best work in Indian Cinema done in the year 2023, we are here with the nominations for the best scenes of 2023 from some of the web series.
These scenes have been nominated on the parameter of how great an impact they left in your hearts. And the nominations will surely brush up the memories if they have faded in your memories.
Trending Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: From Vikramaditya Motwane’s Jubilee To Yash Raj Films’ The Railway...
The year 2023 gave us some of the best nerve-wracking dramas. Be it the periodical highs in Jubilee or the societal stigmas in Made In Heaven 2. There were more that offered us great perspectives along with great stories and entertainment, and we decided to honor the best in the Koimoi Audience Poll 2023.
Continuing with our tradition of acknowledging all the best work in Indian Cinema done in the year 2023, we are here with the nominations for the best scenes of 2023 from some of the web series.
These scenes have been nominated on the parameter of how great an impact they left in your hearts. And the nominations will surely brush up the memories if they have faded in your memories.
Trending Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: From Vikramaditya Motwane’s Jubilee To Yash Raj Films’ The Railway...
- 2/5/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Best Director (South) Nominations; From Karthik Subbaraj For Jigarthanda DoubleX To Nelson Dilipkumar For Jailer – Choose Your Favorite! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: After Bollywood, we are now here with the Best Director (South) category, with Karthik Subbaraj and Nelson Dilipkumar in the race for the honor. The South industry is known for its gripping storylines and fantastic actions. Hence, you can understand how hard it was to narrow it down to just four names.
Like the previous articles, we have added the Twitter poll at the end of this story, and you can choose your favorite director from there. The affection fans have for the South actors is totally different, and the directors have a big part in portraying them beautifully on screen, eventually making people love them and the craft.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan gave one of his biggest hits of 2023 with South Indian director Atlee,...
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: After Bollywood, we are now here with the Best Director (South) category, with Karthik Subbaraj and Nelson Dilipkumar in the race for the honor. The South industry is known for its gripping storylines and fantastic actions. Hence, you can understand how hard it was to narrow it down to just four names.
Like the previous articles, we have added the Twitter poll at the end of this story, and you can choose your favorite director from there. The affection fans have for the South actors is totally different, and the directors have a big part in portraying them beautifully on screen, eventually making people love them and the craft.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan gave one of his biggest hits of 2023 with South Indian director Atlee,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Nominees For Best Production Design ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The year 2023 has offered us some of the most brilliant and elaborate stories in the form of a web series, right from romance to drama to crime to thriller to rom-coms to comedy. You name the emotion, and a web series had it. Since we have been acknowledging and honoring the best from the year 2023, we are back with the Koimoi Audience Poll 2023.
This time, we have chalked out nominees for the best production design. What is that, you may ask. Well, a production design aligns its set with the plot, tone, space, and time of the storyline.
Suppose a film is set up in the 90s; then every single thing you see on screen should resonate with the 90s, and that is the work of a production designer. In Koimoi Audience Poll 2023, we have picked up the...
The year 2023 has offered us some of the most brilliant and elaborate stories in the form of a web series, right from romance to drama to crime to thriller to rom-coms to comedy. You name the emotion, and a web series had it. Since we have been acknowledging and honoring the best from the year 2023, we are back with the Koimoi Audience Poll 2023.
This time, we have chalked out nominees for the best production design. What is that, you may ask. Well, a production design aligns its set with the plot, tone, space, and time of the storyline.
Suppose a film is set up in the 90s; then every single thing you see on screen should resonate with the 90s, and that is the work of a production designer. In Koimoi Audience Poll 2023, we have picked up the...
- 2/2/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Director Vikramaditya Motwane is all set to bring India’s most audacious Naval and Maritime War Operation called ‘The Trident’. The yet-to-be-titled film is said to be a big-screen spectacle. This epic is going to be produced by Nikhil Dwivedi who is currently in talks with IMAX to come on board as a partner, ensuring a cinematic experience that does justice to the magnitude of this epic saga. Details about the cast have still been kept under wraps and we can’t wait to unfold more about the film.
The story, tentatively known as Operation Trident, revolves around one of the most successful maritime war operations of the Indian Navy. Here a contingent of Naval bravehearts bombed the Karachi port and changed the course of the 1971 Bangladesh war for liberation. The operation was executed under the command of Babrubhan Yadav and Admiral Nanda.
Operation Trident was an offensive operation launched...
The story, tentatively known as Operation Trident, revolves around one of the most successful maritime war operations of the Indian Navy. Here a contingent of Naval bravehearts bombed the Karachi port and changed the course of the 1971 Bangladesh war for liberation. The operation was executed under the command of Babrubhan Yadav and Admiral Nanda.
Operation Trident was an offensive operation launched...
- 1/26/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Ananya Panday, who has been receiving a lot of positive response to her work in the recently released streaming film ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, walked the ramp at the ongoing Paris Fashion Week.
The actress turned showstopper for designer Rahul Mishra at the Paris Haute Couture Week 2024.
She became the youngest Bollywood actor to walk the ramp. However, it was her attire that left people talking on the internet.
Ananya wore a butterfly-inspired black mini dress. She also carried a giant sieve decorated with butterfly motifs. The sieve was seemingly attached to the dress underneath. She rounded up her look with a sleek hair bun and black high heels.
The actress took to her Instagram stories and posted a video from the show.
Ananya wrote in the caption, “Walking for @rahulmishra_7 at Paris Couture week”.
Rahul’s collection is titled ‘Superheroes’ and is inspired by insects and snakes.
The...
The actress turned showstopper for designer Rahul Mishra at the Paris Haute Couture Week 2024.
She became the youngest Bollywood actor to walk the ramp. However, it was her attire that left people talking on the internet.
Ananya wore a butterfly-inspired black mini dress. She also carried a giant sieve decorated with butterfly motifs. The sieve was seemingly attached to the dress underneath. She rounded up her look with a sleek hair bun and black high heels.
The actress took to her Instagram stories and posted a video from the show.
Ananya wrote in the caption, “Walking for @rahulmishra_7 at Paris Couture week”.
Rahul’s collection is titled ‘Superheroes’ and is inspired by insects and snakes.
The...
- 1/23/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Distribution
“Emergency,” written, directed and produced by Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut, has set a release date. The film focuses on one of the most controversial periods of post-Independence Indian history from 1975 to 1977 when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a nationwide state of emergency. During that time civil liberties and press freedom were curtailed and elections were canceled.
The film is produced by by Zee Studios and Ranaut’s Manikarnika Films. Ranaut stars as Indira Gandhi and the cast also includes Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair and the late Satish Kaushik.
“Indi(r) a’s Emergency,” a three-part documentary series from Applause Entertainment and Vikramaditya Motwane’s Andolan Films, deals with the same subject. It is yet to be released.
Ranaut told Variety: “’Emergency’ is the most controversial, sensational, and scathing event in the history of Indian democracy. It is also a deeply engaging and...
“Emergency,” written, directed and produced by Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut, has set a release date. The film focuses on one of the most controversial periods of post-Independence Indian history from 1975 to 1977 when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a nationwide state of emergency. During that time civil liberties and press freedom were curtailed and elections were canceled.
The film is produced by by Zee Studios and Ranaut’s Manikarnika Films. Ranaut stars as Indira Gandhi and the cast also includes Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair and the late Satish Kaushik.
“Indi(r) a’s Emergency,” a three-part documentary series from Applause Entertainment and Vikramaditya Motwane’s Andolan Films, deals with the same subject. It is yet to be released.
Ranaut told Variety: “’Emergency’ is the most controversial, sensational, and scathing event in the history of Indian democracy. It is also a deeply engaging and...
- 1/23/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Vikrant Massey’s Next Film Is Titled The Sabarmati Report (Photo Credit –Instagram)
Vikrant Massey was the star of the year 2023. It must have been one of the lucky days for Indian Cinema when Vidhu Vinod Chopra decided to cast the actor in his ‘dream come true’ story, 12th Fail. After the phenomenal success and ample amount of applause, the actor has moved on to his next film – The Sabarmati Report.
Vikrant has been an actor par excellence ever since he made his debut on Television with a show called Dhoom Machao Dhoom that aired on Disney India. However, he shot to stardom while playing Shyam in Colors TV’s Balika Vadhu!
His transition from TV to film was very smooth. He started from Vikramaditya Motwane’s Lootera, where he played Ranveer Singh‘s friend. His performance was so impressive that he next turned into a breakthrough star with Zoya Akhtar‘s Dil Dhadakne Do.
Vikrant Massey was the star of the year 2023. It must have been one of the lucky days for Indian Cinema when Vidhu Vinod Chopra decided to cast the actor in his ‘dream come true’ story, 12th Fail. After the phenomenal success and ample amount of applause, the actor has moved on to his next film – The Sabarmati Report.
Vikrant has been an actor par excellence ever since he made his debut on Television with a show called Dhoom Machao Dhoom that aired on Disney India. However, he shot to stardom while playing Shyam in Colors TV’s Balika Vadhu!
His transition from TV to film was very smooth. He started from Vikramaditya Motwane’s Lootera, where he played Ranveer Singh‘s friend. His performance was so impressive that he next turned into a breakthrough star with Zoya Akhtar‘s Dil Dhadakne Do.
- 1/16/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Mumbai, Jan 10 (Ians) Director Abhishek Chaubey, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Killer Soup’, has shared that the show gave him the opportunity to experience a new culture as a director.
The series, which stars Konkona Sensharma and Manoj Bajpayee as the leads, is about an aspiring home chef who conspires to replace her husband with her lover. Konkona and Manoj have been paired together for the first time onscreen making the series a potent viewing experience.
Talking about the series, Abhishek Chaubey said: “It is a unique advantage when your producer is also your casting director. Honey Trehan and his team worked tirelessly to bring to the show an absolutely wonderful bunch of actors who helped me create this unique world.”
As a part of the Year Round Programme, Jio Mami hosted the screening of the first two episodes of the series, The special screening...
The series, which stars Konkona Sensharma and Manoj Bajpayee as the leads, is about an aspiring home chef who conspires to replace her husband with her lover. Konkona and Manoj have been paired together for the first time onscreen making the series a potent viewing experience.
Talking about the series, Abhishek Chaubey said: “It is a unique advantage when your producer is also your casting director. Honey Trehan and his team worked tirelessly to bring to the show an absolutely wonderful bunch of actors who helped me create this unique world.”
As a part of the Year Round Programme, Jio Mami hosted the screening of the first two episodes of the series, The special screening...
- 1/10/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
There is no dearth of television shows and web series that have been released this year. Many were brilliant at the subject they chose to tackle, while others were good only on paper. Many might have had good performances, while others relied only on the premise because the rest of the aspects were not very engaging. There were a handful of shows that were interesting and kept the audience hooked. Here is a list compiled by us for your perusal and interest.
The Night Manager (Hindi)
Disney+ Hotstar finally forayed into official remakes of popular shows from the West. There was plenty of apprehension regarding the Hindi adaptation of The Night Manager, mainly due to the popularity of the original British show that features the amazing Olivia Coleman and Tom Hiddleston. Thankfully, Sandeep Modi and Shridhar Raghavan delivered a faithful adaptation by giving it a subcontinental flavor. The best part...
The Night Manager (Hindi)
Disney+ Hotstar finally forayed into official remakes of popular shows from the West. There was plenty of apprehension regarding the Hindi adaptation of The Night Manager, mainly due to the popularity of the original British show that features the amazing Olivia Coleman and Tom Hiddleston. Thankfully, Sandeep Modi and Shridhar Raghavan delivered a faithful adaptation by giving it a subcontinental flavor. The best part...
- 1/2/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Actress Ananya Panday, who had recently purchased her new ‘dream home’, shared a glimpse of her Christmas celebrations with her friends, saying she couldn’t be more grateful.
Ananya, who enjoys a fanbase of 24.6 million followers on photo sharing application Instagram, gave a glimpse into the holiday season. She can be seen wearing a pink sweater and a Christmas headband.
The ‘Khaali Peeli’ actress dropped a picture of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, table full of Christmas delicacies, cakes, and a small Santa.
She captioned the post as: “first Christmas at my home secret Santa, loads of food and laughter with my oldest friends.. couldn’t be more grateful.”
The house of the ‘Gehraiyaan’ actress has been designed by superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife, and designer Gauri Khan.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Ananya is currently gearing up for the release of ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, which is set...
Ananya, who enjoys a fanbase of 24.6 million followers on photo sharing application Instagram, gave a glimpse into the holiday season. She can be seen wearing a pink sweater and a Christmas headband.
The ‘Khaali Peeli’ actress dropped a picture of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, table full of Christmas delicacies, cakes, and a small Santa.
She captioned the post as: “first Christmas at my home secret Santa, loads of food and laughter with my oldest friends.. couldn’t be more grateful.”
The house of the ‘Gehraiyaan’ actress has been designed by superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife, and designer Gauri Khan.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Ananya is currently gearing up for the release of ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, which is set...
- 12/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Dec 17 (Ians) Bollywood diva Ananya Panday, who recently purchased her new “dream home”, has now shared a sneak peek into her Christmas preparation.
Ananya, who enjoys a fanbase of 24.6 million followers on Instagram, shared a picture of a decorated Christmas tree. She gave the music of the song ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ sung by Bobby Helms.
The photo was captioned: “First Christmas in my new home.”
The house of the ‘Gehraiyaan’ actress has been designed by superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife and designer Gauri Khan.
Earlier, Ananya had thanked Gauri for designing her new house, and shared some pictures with the latter.
For the unversed, Ananya and Gauri already have a special bond, as Ananya is besties with Gauri’s daughter Suhana Khan.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Ananya is currently gearing up for the release of ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, which is set to premiere on Netflix from...
Ananya, who enjoys a fanbase of 24.6 million followers on Instagram, shared a picture of a decorated Christmas tree. She gave the music of the song ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ sung by Bobby Helms.
The photo was captioned: “First Christmas in my new home.”
The house of the ‘Gehraiyaan’ actress has been designed by superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife and designer Gauri Khan.
Earlier, Ananya had thanked Gauri for designing her new house, and shared some pictures with the latter.
For the unversed, Ananya and Gauri already have a special bond, as Ananya is besties with Gauri’s daughter Suhana Khan.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Ananya is currently gearing up for the release of ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, which is set to premiere on Netflix from...
- 12/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Wamiqa Gabbi’s Breakthrough Year 2023: Starting With Jubilee & Ending With Varun Dhawan’s Vd 18 (Picture Credit: Instagram & IMDb)
Wamiqa Gabbi had a brilliant year this year, which started with Vikramaditya Motwane’s Jubilee. The web series, which was inspired by the 40s era of the Hindi Cinema, had a great impact on the audiences. The talented actress has signed the final project for 2023 and is now gearing up for her next film starring Varun Dhawan, which is being referred to as Vd 18.
The Jubilee actress will have an electrifying start to 2024 as she commences filming for ‘VD18,’ starring alongside Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh in a project produced by the most successful filmmaker of 2023 Atlee and co-produced by Murad Khetani. VD18 being directed by Tamil maestro Kalees, has already ignited excitement and conversations across social media platforms, with its release slated for the upcoming year.
Wamiqa is...
Wamiqa Gabbi had a brilliant year this year, which started with Vikramaditya Motwane’s Jubilee. The web series, which was inspired by the 40s era of the Hindi Cinema, had a great impact on the audiences. The talented actress has signed the final project for 2023 and is now gearing up for her next film starring Varun Dhawan, which is being referred to as Vd 18.
The Jubilee actress will have an electrifying start to 2024 as she commences filming for ‘VD18,’ starring alongside Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh in a project produced by the most successful filmmaker of 2023 Atlee and co-produced by Murad Khetani. VD18 being directed by Tamil maestro Kalees, has already ignited excitement and conversations across social media platforms, with its release slated for the upcoming year.
Wamiqa is...
- 12/15/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Actor Manoj Bajpayee, whose survival thriller drama ‘Joram’ hit the screens on Friday, opened up on whether the characters he portrays take a toll on him. He shared that the good roles are coming to him and he wants to make the most of it.
Directed by Devashish Makhija, the film promises an intense portrayal of survival, with Manoj in a commanding role as a father on the run.
In a conversation with Ians, Manoj spoke about the characters taking a toll on him, survival thriller genre, and more.
If playing ‘Dasru’ took a mental and physical toll on him, Manoj told Ians: “I don’t know whether it is taking a toll or not. I try to come out of it not by going anywhere, I just start preparing for my next. And when I start preparing for next, then slowly the new character overpowers my mind.”
The ‘Aks...
Directed by Devashish Makhija, the film promises an intense portrayal of survival, with Manoj in a commanding role as a father on the run.
In a conversation with Ians, Manoj spoke about the characters taking a toll on him, survival thriller genre, and more.
If playing ‘Dasru’ took a mental and physical toll on him, Manoj told Ians: “I don’t know whether it is taking a toll or not. I try to come out of it not by going anywhere, I just start preparing for my next. And when I start preparing for next, then slowly the new character overpowers my mind.”
The ‘Aks...
- 12/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Manoj Bajpayee, whose survival thriller drama ‘Joram’ hit the screens on Friday, opened up on whether the characters he portrays take a toll on him. He shared that the good roles are coming to him and he wants to make the most of it.
Directed by Devashish Makhija, the film promises an intense portrayal of survival, with Manoj in a commanding role as a father on the run.
In a conversation with Ians, Manoj spoke about the characters taking a toll on him, survival thriller genre, and more.
If playing ‘Dasru’ took a mental and physical toll on him, Manoj told Ians: “I don’t know whether it is taking a toll or not. I try to come out of it not by going anywhere, I just start preparing for my next. And when I start preparing for next, then slowly the new character overpowers my mind.”
The ‘Aks...
Directed by Devashish Makhija, the film promises an intense portrayal of survival, with Manoj in a commanding role as a father on the run.
In a conversation with Ians, Manoj spoke about the characters taking a toll on him, survival thriller genre, and more.
If playing ‘Dasru’ took a mental and physical toll on him, Manoj told Ians: “I don’t know whether it is taking a toll or not. I try to come out of it not by going anywhere, I just start preparing for my next. And when I start preparing for next, then slowly the new character overpowers my mind.”
The ‘Aks...
- 12/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Rahul Bhat, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Kennedy’, celebrated his birthday on Thursday in a unique way, on the sets of Vikramaditya Motwane’s upcoming project, ‘Black Warrant’.
Reflecting on the experience, Rahul shared, “Celebrating my birthday on the sets of ‘Black Warrant’ was truly special.”
He further mentioned, “It’s a testament to the incredible journey we’re undertaking, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark the day. Grateful for the opportunity and the amazing team I get to work with.”
Meanwhile, Rahul is gearing up for ‘Kennedy’ which is directed by Anurag Kashyap and marks the third collaboration between Kashyap and Bhat after ‘Ugly’ (2013) and ‘Dobaaraa’ (2022). The film follows the story of an insomniac former cop, Kennedy, who has been presumed dead for years.
‘Kennedy’, operates secretly for a corrupt system, lives in different conditions and goes on a lookout for salvation.
Reflecting on the experience, Rahul shared, “Celebrating my birthday on the sets of ‘Black Warrant’ was truly special.”
He further mentioned, “It’s a testament to the incredible journey we’re undertaking, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark the day. Grateful for the opportunity and the amazing team I get to work with.”
Meanwhile, Rahul is gearing up for ‘Kennedy’ which is directed by Anurag Kashyap and marks the third collaboration between Kashyap and Bhat after ‘Ugly’ (2013) and ‘Dobaaraa’ (2022). The film follows the story of an insomniac former cop, Kennedy, who has been presumed dead for years.
‘Kennedy’, operates secretly for a corrupt system, lives in different conditions and goes on a lookout for salvation.
- 12/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Bollywood actor Rahul Bhat, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Kennedy’, celebrated his birthday on Thursday in a unique way, on the sets of Vikramaditya Motwane’s upcoming project, ‘Black Warrant’.
Reflecting on the experience, Rahul shared, “Celebrating my birthday on the sets of ‘Black Warrant’ was truly special.”
He further mentioned, “It’s a testament to the incredible journey we’re undertaking, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark the day. Grateful for the opportunity and the amazing team I get to work with.”
Meanwhile, Rahul is gearing up for ‘Kennedy’ which is directed by Anurag Kashyap and marks the third collaboration between Kashyap and Bhat after ‘Ugly’ (2013) and ‘Dobaaraa’ (2022). The film follows the story of an insomniac former cop, Kennedy, who has been presumed dead for years.
‘Kennedy’, operates secretly for a corrupt system, lives in different conditions and goes on a lookout for salvation.
Reflecting on the experience, Rahul shared, “Celebrating my birthday on the sets of ‘Black Warrant’ was truly special.”
He further mentioned, “It’s a testament to the incredible journey we’re undertaking, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark the day. Grateful for the opportunity and the amazing team I get to work with.”
Meanwhile, Rahul is gearing up for ‘Kennedy’ which is directed by Anurag Kashyap and marks the third collaboration between Kashyap and Bhat after ‘Ugly’ (2013) and ‘Dobaaraa’ (2022). The film follows the story of an insomniac former cop, Kennedy, who has been presumed dead for years.
‘Kennedy’, operates secretly for a corrupt system, lives in different conditions and goes on a lookout for salvation.
- 12/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood diva Ananya Panday thanked superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife designer Gauri Khan for designing her new “dream home”, saying that nobody could have understood what she wanted better.
Ananya took to photo-sharing application Instagram to thank Gauri for designing her new home. In the pictures we can see Ananya in a lilac dress with matching blazer. She is posing with Gauri, who is wearing a black outfit paired with a yellow blazer.
The ‘Gehraiyaan’ fame actress captioned the post: “My first home .. my dream home thank you @gaurikhan no one could have understood exactly what I wanted better than you and made it so so so special for me you’re the best, love you!!!”
For the unversed, Ananya and Gauri already have a special bond, as Ananya is besties with Gauri’s daughter Suhana Khan.
Suhana commented on the post and wrote: “Faves”.
Farah Khan said: “Congratulations!
Ananya took to photo-sharing application Instagram to thank Gauri for designing her new home. In the pictures we can see Ananya in a lilac dress with matching blazer. She is posing with Gauri, who is wearing a black outfit paired with a yellow blazer.
The ‘Gehraiyaan’ fame actress captioned the post: “My first home .. my dream home thank you @gaurikhan no one could have understood exactly what I wanted better than you and made it so so so special for me you’re the best, love you!!!”
For the unversed, Ananya and Gauri already have a special bond, as Ananya is besties with Gauri’s daughter Suhana Khan.
Suhana commented on the post and wrote: “Faves”.
Farah Khan said: “Congratulations!
- 11/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood diva Ananya Panday thanked superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife designer Gauri Khan for designing her new “dream home”, saying that nobody could have understood what she wanted better.
Ananya took to photo-sharing application Instagram to thank Gauri for designing her new home. In the pictures we can see Ananya in a lilac dress with matching blazer. She is posing with Gauri, who is wearing a black outfit paired with a yellow blazer.
The ‘Gehraiyaan’ fame actress captioned the post: “My first home .. my dream home thank you @gaurikhan no one could have understood exactly what I wanted better than you and made it so so so special for me you’re the best, love you!!!”
For the unversed, Ananya and Gauri already have a special bond, as Ananya is besties with Gauri’s daughter Suhana Khan.
Suhana commented on the post and wrote: “Faves”.
Farah Khan said: “Congratulations!
Ananya took to photo-sharing application Instagram to thank Gauri for designing her new home. In the pictures we can see Ananya in a lilac dress with matching blazer. She is posing with Gauri, who is wearing a black outfit paired with a yellow blazer.
The ‘Gehraiyaan’ fame actress captioned the post: “My first home .. my dream home thank you @gaurikhan no one could have understood exactly what I wanted better than you and made it so so so special for me you’re the best, love you!!!”
For the unversed, Ananya and Gauri already have a special bond, as Ananya is besties with Gauri’s daughter Suhana Khan.
Suhana commented on the post and wrote: “Faves”.
Farah Khan said: “Congratulations!
- 11/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Sarvnik Kaur’s documentary “Against the Tide” has won the Golden Gateway Award at the Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival. The film previously won awards at Sundance, Sydney and Seattle and best documentary at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards on the same evening as Mumbai.
Diwa Shah’s San Sebastian winner “Bahadur: The Brave” received Mumbai’s Silver Gateway Award. The festival’s Gender Sensitivity Award, for a film that challenges gender stereotypes and norms, which is decided by India’s Film Critics Guild, was won by Leesa Gazi’s “Barir Naam Shahana” (“A House Named Shahana”). The Special Jury Award went to Kanu Behl’s “Agra,” which premiered at Cannes earlier this year.
The Rashid Irani Young Critics’ Choice Award, a program created by the festival to nurture young writers on cinema, was won by Shahrukhkhan Chavada’s “Kayo Kayo Colour?” Dominic Sangma’s Locarno title “Rimdogittanga” (“Rapture”) won the Netpac Award.
Diwa Shah’s San Sebastian winner “Bahadur: The Brave” received Mumbai’s Silver Gateway Award. The festival’s Gender Sensitivity Award, for a film that challenges gender stereotypes and norms, which is decided by India’s Film Critics Guild, was won by Leesa Gazi’s “Barir Naam Shahana” (“A House Named Shahana”). The Special Jury Award went to Kanu Behl’s “Agra,” which premiered at Cannes earlier this year.
The Rashid Irani Young Critics’ Choice Award, a program created by the festival to nurture young writers on cinema, was won by Shahrukhkhan Chavada’s “Kayo Kayo Colour?” Dominic Sangma’s Locarno title “Rimdogittanga” (“Rapture”) won the Netpac Award.
- 11/4/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival is set to return from October 27 for 10 days of a loaded line-up of films from across the world to treat the cinephiles. It will feature 250 films from October 27 to November 5. Farhan Akhtar, Rana Daggubati, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Vikramaditya Motwane, Zoya Akhtar, Rohan Sippy, Ajay Bijli and Anupama Chopra unveiled line-up whhich includes over 40 World Premieres, 45 Asia Premieres, and 70+ South Asia Premieres.
This time, the festival received over 1000 submissions for the South Asia programme. The festival promises to spotlight contemporary films and new cinematic voices from South Asia. The main competition at the festival this year is the South Asia Competition.
This competitive section aims to showcase breakthrough contemporary South Asian films, will see 14 films from debutant and second-time filmmakers from across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, as well as diaspora filmmakers from the UK and Germany. South Asian films are also part of a...
This time, the festival received over 1000 submissions for the South Asia programme. The festival promises to spotlight contemporary films and new cinematic voices from South Asia. The main competition at the festival this year is the South Asia Competition.
This competitive section aims to showcase breakthrough contemporary South Asian films, will see 14 films from debutant and second-time filmmakers from across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, as well as diaspora filmmakers from the UK and Germany. South Asian films are also part of a...
- 10/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival is set to return from October 27 for 10 days of a loaded line-up of films from across the world to treat the cinephiles. It will feature 250 films from October 27 to November 5. Farhan Akhtar, Rana Daggubati, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Vikramaditya Motwane, Zoya Akhtar, Rohan Sippy, Ajay Bijli and Anupama Chopra unveiled line-up whhich includes over 40 World Premieres, 45 Asia Premieres, and 70+ South Asia Premieres.
This time, the festival received over 1000 submissions for the South Asia programme. The festival promises to spotlight contemporary films and new cinematic voices from South Asia. The main competition at the festival this year is the South Asia Competition.
This competitive section aims to showcase breakthrough contemporary South Asian films, will see 14 films from debutant and second-time filmmakers from across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, as well as diaspora filmmakers from the UK and Germany. South Asian films are also part of a...
This time, the festival received over 1000 submissions for the South Asia programme. The festival promises to spotlight contemporary films and new cinematic voices from South Asia. The main competition at the festival this year is the South Asia Competition.
This competitive section aims to showcase breakthrough contemporary South Asian films, will see 14 films from debutant and second-time filmmakers from across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, as well as diaspora filmmakers from the UK and Germany. South Asian films are also part of a...
- 10/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The festival has dropped its international competition in favour of a South Asia focus.
The Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival has unveiled a South Asia-focused revamp for its first in-person event since 2019, set to run October 27 to November 5.
The festival has dropped its international and India Gold competitions and will launch its first South Asia competitive section as part of a new approach to become a hub for cinema and talent from the region and diaspora.
The 14 films in the South Asia Competition are from first and second-time filmmakers from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal as well as diaspora filmmakers from the UK and Germany,...
The Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival has unveiled a South Asia-focused revamp for its first in-person event since 2019, set to run October 27 to November 5.
The festival has dropped its international and India Gold competitions and will launch its first South Asia competitive section as part of a new approach to become a hub for cinema and talent from the region and diaspora.
The 14 films in the South Asia Competition are from first and second-time filmmakers from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal as well as diaspora filmmakers from the UK and Germany,...
- 10/9/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
After a three-year hiatus, the Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival is returning with a larger lineup and an expanded focus on South Asian cinema.
The festival will feature 250 films including 40 world premieres, 45 Asia premieres and 70 South Asia Premieres. The opening and closing films have not been finalized yet.
The festival’s new vision is to become a hub for South Asian and South Asian diaspora cinema and talent and, in keeping with this, the main competition is for 14 films from the region. These include the world premieres of Leesa Gazi’s “A House Named Shahana” (Bangladesh-u.K.), Dibakar Das Roy’s “Dilli Dark” (India), Sumanth Bhat’s “Mithya” (India) and Fazil Razak’s “The Sentence” (India). The new focus will also include 46 non-competition films from South Asia.
The Icons South Asia strand features Anand Patwardhan’s Toronto title “The World is Family”; “Indi(r)a’s Emergency” by Vikramaditya Motwane...
The festival will feature 250 films including 40 world premieres, 45 Asia premieres and 70 South Asia Premieres. The opening and closing films have not been finalized yet.
The festival’s new vision is to become a hub for South Asian and South Asian diaspora cinema and talent and, in keeping with this, the main competition is for 14 films from the region. These include the world premieres of Leesa Gazi’s “A House Named Shahana” (Bangladesh-u.K.), Dibakar Das Roy’s “Dilli Dark” (India), Sumanth Bhat’s “Mithya” (India) and Fazil Razak’s “The Sentence” (India). The new focus will also include 46 non-competition films from South Asia.
The Icons South Asia strand features Anand Patwardhan’s Toronto title “The World is Family”; “Indi(r)a’s Emergency” by Vikramaditya Motwane...
- 10/9/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video has big plans for the Southeast Asia region, including the introduction of channels and an expanded local-language content slate, the streamer’s Vice President, Asia Pacific, Gaurav Gandhi, told the Apos conference today.
Gandhi, who headed Prime Video India before being appointed to lead the wider Apac region in April, confirmed what Prime Video VP International Kelly Day mentioned at Apos yesterday, that channels and Tvod will be added to the streamer’s offering in Southeast Asia. Gandhi was speaking on a panel with David Simonsen, Prime Video Director, Southeast Asia, and Aparna Purohit, Head of Originals, India & Sea.
“We’ve always said we’re not just about the core SVOD service, but we’re also a content hub and marketplace with Tvod and channels,” said Gandhi, who relocated from Mumbai to Singapore in his new role. “We’re at different growth stages across the region – obviously we...
Gandhi, who headed Prime Video India before being appointed to lead the wider Apac region in April, confirmed what Prime Video VP International Kelly Day mentioned at Apos yesterday, that channels and Tvod will be added to the streamer’s offering in Southeast Asia. Gandhi was speaking on a panel with David Simonsen, Prime Video Director, Southeast Asia, and Aparna Purohit, Head of Originals, India & Sea.
“We’ve always said we’re not just about the core SVOD service, but we’re also a content hub and marketplace with Tvod and channels,” said Gandhi, who relocated from Mumbai to Singapore in his new role. “We’re at different growth stages across the region – obviously we...
- 9/28/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Infamy is a drama series created by Anna Maliszewska. The Netflix series follows the story of a 17-year-old girl, who dreams of becoming a hip-hop musician but the pressure from her family is getting in her way. Infamy is filled with brilliant emotional scenes with great music. So, if you loved the drama series here are some similar movies and shows you could watch next.
Secret Superstar (Not available in the US) Credit – Zee Studios
Synopsis: Secret Superstar is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film written and directed by Advait Chandan, and produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao under the studio Aamir Khan Productions. The film stars Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan, Meher Vij and Raj Arjun. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a teenage girl who aspires to be a singer, uploading videos on YouTube while disguising her identity with a niqab, and her relationships with her mother,...
Secret Superstar (Not available in the US) Credit – Zee Studios
Synopsis: Secret Superstar is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film written and directed by Advait Chandan, and produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao under the studio Aamir Khan Productions. The film stars Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan, Meher Vij and Raj Arjun. The film tells the coming-of-age story of a teenage girl who aspires to be a singer, uploading videos on YouTube while disguising her identity with a niqab, and her relationships with her mother,...
- 9/9/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Bollywood personalities such as Janhvi Kapoor, Vikram Aditya Motwane and Amit Sharma, among many others, will be seen attending and giving masterclasses at the second edition of The Himalayan Film Festival (Thff). Thff is scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 3.
Janhvi said: “The Himalayan Film Festival is a great way for filmmakers from the Himalayan regions to showcase their talent and learn from industry experts. The festival will also provide an opportunity for viewers to see a variety of films and interact with filmmakers from across the country!”
Motwane, whose webseries ‘Jubilee’ will be screened during the festival and who will be participating in a masterclass added: “The more we take cinema to different corners of the country, the better it is for everybody.”
The festival’s offerings include the Screenwriters Lab, Short Film Competition, Photography Workshop, and Masterclasses, curated by professionals from the Indian film industry, apart...
Janhvi said: “The Himalayan Film Festival is a great way for filmmakers from the Himalayan regions to showcase their talent and learn from industry experts. The festival will also provide an opportunity for viewers to see a variety of films and interact with filmmakers from across the country!”
Motwane, whose webseries ‘Jubilee’ will be screened during the festival and who will be participating in a masterclass added: “The more we take cinema to different corners of the country, the better it is for everybody.”
The festival’s offerings include the Screenwriters Lab, Short Film Competition, Photography Workshop, and Masterclasses, curated by professionals from the Indian film industry, apart...
- 9/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 27 (Ians) Fuelling their relationship rumours, actors Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapur, were once again spotted at Mumbai airport.
The new rumoured couple of the B-town seems to be going for another vacation together as they were papped at the airport’s departure area.
In a video shared by a paparazzi, Ananya was seen in a white tank top, she paired it with olive green cargo pants and white sneakers. She completed the look with big transparent aviators, a bracelet and a neck chain. With a no-makeup look, she let her hair down, and was carrying a tote bag.
On the other hand, Aditya looked dapper in a chequered green and blue shirt. He paired it with grey pants and white sneakers. He completed the look with a black round sunglasses and a backpack.
In July, Ananya and Aditya were spotted in a restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal, having...
The new rumoured couple of the B-town seems to be going for another vacation together as they were papped at the airport’s departure area.
In a video shared by a paparazzi, Ananya was seen in a white tank top, she paired it with olive green cargo pants and white sneakers. She completed the look with big transparent aviators, a bracelet and a neck chain. With a no-makeup look, she let her hair down, and was carrying a tote bag.
On the other hand, Aditya looked dapper in a chequered green and blue shirt. He paired it with grey pants and white sneakers. He completed the look with a black round sunglasses and a backpack.
In July, Ananya and Aditya were spotted in a restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal, having...
- 8/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 11 (Ians) Filmmaker Karan Johar has confirmed that he and actor Kartik Aaryan are “working on something” and is hoping it would materialise.
Karan and Kartik are currently in Melbourne for the 14th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm) which commenced on Friday. The event was inaugurated by personalities Karan, Kartik, Mrunal Thakur and Vijay Varma.
On being asked by an Indo-Australian media outlet present at the press conference about them working together, Karan said: “We did attempt to work together once in the past but that didn’t materialise. But we are working together on something. Hopefully this will materialise.
Kartik and Karan Johar were supposed to work on the sequel of 2008 film ‘Dostana’ starring John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Abhishek Bachchan.
For the unversed, it was in 2019 when Karan Johar announced Dostana 2. The follow-up initially had Janhvi Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan and Lakshya. However,...
Karan and Kartik are currently in Melbourne for the 14th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm) which commenced on Friday. The event was inaugurated by personalities Karan, Kartik, Mrunal Thakur and Vijay Varma.
On being asked by an Indo-Australian media outlet present at the press conference about them working together, Karan said: “We did attempt to work together once in the past but that didn’t materialise. But we are working together on something. Hopefully this will materialise.
Kartik and Karan Johar were supposed to work on the sequel of 2008 film ‘Dostana’ starring John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Abhishek Bachchan.
For the unversed, it was in 2019 when Karan Johar announced Dostana 2. The follow-up initially had Janhvi Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan and Lakshya. However,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Karan Johar, Kartik Aaryan, Mrunal Thakur and Vijay Varma were seen inaugurating the 14th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm) which commenced on Friday.
Joining the celebration were luminaries from the Indian film industry, including the talented and visionary directors such as Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Kanu Behl, and Prithivi Konanur.
Karan said at the event: “This is my third time at Iffm. And I’m so grateful to the warmth and grace of the festival and everyone involved with it. I’m here joined by many fellow of the Indian film fraternity and I’m honoured to be amongst such impeccable talent.”
“We have such iconic filmmakers and actors like the team of Sita Raman, a movie I have loved, Vijay Varma who can practically do any role given to him. Or Kartik, who has given us films that resonate with the entire country and has given...
Joining the celebration were luminaries from the Indian film industry, including the talented and visionary directors such as Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Kanu Behl, and Prithivi Konanur.
Karan said at the event: “This is my third time at Iffm. And I’m so grateful to the warmth and grace of the festival and everyone involved with it. I’m here joined by many fellow of the Indian film fraternity and I’m honoured to be amongst such impeccable talent.”
“We have such iconic filmmakers and actors like the team of Sita Raman, a movie I have loved, Vijay Varma who can practically do any role given to him. Or Kartik, who has given us films that resonate with the entire country and has given...
- 8/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, who delivered the stellar ‘Jubilee’ earlier this year and is known for films like ‘Udaan’ and ‘Lootera’, is all set to helm two more projects, and both fall in the category of long-format content pieces.
The first project is a three-part docu-series titled ‘Indi(r)a’s Emergency’.
It will tell the story of one of the darkest chapters of India’s post-independence history – The Emergency which was imposed by the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Officially issued by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed under Article 352 of the Constitution because of prevailing “internal disturbance”, the Emergency was in effect from June 25, 1975 and ended on March 21, 1977.
The docu-series will be narrated by Swanand Kirkire, and will feature a combination of archival footage and animation, bringing to life events that shook a nation.
Vikram has joined forces with Applause Entertainment for both the projects.
Talking about the same, Motwane said:...
The first project is a three-part docu-series titled ‘Indi(r)a’s Emergency’.
It will tell the story of one of the darkest chapters of India’s post-independence history – The Emergency which was imposed by the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Officially issued by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed under Article 352 of the Constitution because of prevailing “internal disturbance”, the Emergency was in effect from June 25, 1975 and ended on March 21, 1977.
The docu-series will be narrated by Swanand Kirkire, and will feature a combination of archival footage and animation, bringing to life events that shook a nation.
Vikram has joined forces with Applause Entertainment for both the projects.
Talking about the same, Motwane said:...
- 7/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Prolific Indian content studio Applause Entertainment, led by Sameer Nair, and acclaimed filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane’s Andolan Films are teaming to produce two politically-charged series.
“Black Warrant” is based on the bestselling book “Black Warrant: Confessions Of A Tihar Jailer,” by prison officer Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury, a journalist with vast experience of chronicling India’s prison system. Delhi’s Tihar is India’s best-known prison.
A black warrant is a jailer’s authorization to carry out the execution of a convicted criminal. The series will benefit from Gupta’s insider knowledge of the prison. He spent close to four decades working there during which time he oversaw prisoners including businessman Rajan Pillai, the perpetrators of the 2012 Delhi rape case, Charles Sobhraj (aka ‘Bikini Killer’ and ‘The Serpent’), kidnappers Kuljeet Singh (alias Ranga Khus) and Jasbir Singh (alias Billa) and Afzal Guru, the terrorist who was convicted for his...
“Black Warrant” is based on the bestselling book “Black Warrant: Confessions Of A Tihar Jailer,” by prison officer Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury, a journalist with vast experience of chronicling India’s prison system. Delhi’s Tihar is India’s best-known prison.
A black warrant is a jailer’s authorization to carry out the execution of a convicted criminal. The series will benefit from Gupta’s insider knowledge of the prison. He spent close to four decades working there during which time he oversaw prisoners including businessman Rajan Pillai, the perpetrators of the 2012 Delhi rape case, Charles Sobhraj (aka ‘Bikini Killer’ and ‘The Serpent’), kidnappers Kuljeet Singh (alias Ranga Khus) and Jasbir Singh (alias Billa) and Afzal Guru, the terrorist who was convicted for his...
- 7/27/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
New Delhi, July 22 (Ians) Bollywood diva Ananya Panday, who has recently returned from her Europe vacation, has set the internet on fire on Saturday, by sharing some glimpses of her picturesque holiday.
Ananya was on vacation with her rumoured boyfriend and actor Aditya Roy Kapur. They were spotted in a restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal, having an engrossed happy conversation with each other.
The rumoured couple was also spotted together taking a stroll on the streets of Spain, where Aditya was seen hugging Ananya from behind, while they were enjoying the picturesque view. They had also attended a rock concert there.
In a string of photos, Ananya flaunted her toned body, donning an aqua coloured bikini. In one photo, she is seen holding a coconut in her hand, while sitting beside a poolside.
Another photo is a full mirror selfie of Ananya, with the vast sea as the backdrop. One photo...
Ananya was on vacation with her rumoured boyfriend and actor Aditya Roy Kapur. They were spotted in a restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal, having an engrossed happy conversation with each other.
The rumoured couple was also spotted together taking a stroll on the streets of Spain, where Aditya was seen hugging Ananya from behind, while they were enjoying the picturesque view. They had also attended a rock concert there.
In a string of photos, Ananya flaunted her toned body, donning an aqua coloured bikini. In one photo, she is seen holding a coconut in her hand, while sitting beside a poolside.
Another photo is a full mirror selfie of Ananya, with the vast sea as the backdrop. One photo...
- 7/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 18 (Ians) The new rumoured couple of the B-Town, Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapur, were spotted in a restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal, having an engrossed happy conversation with each other.
The photo which was shared by paparazzo Viral Bhayani on Instagram, shows Aditya in a navy blue shirt. Ananya is donning a white and pink top, with her hair loosely tied at the back.
Both can be seen facing towards each other and Ananya is flaunting her big hearty smile, while she is listening to Aditya. The picture is evident that both are having a good time together, over a glass of wine.
Few days back, they were also spotted together taking a stroll on the streets of Spain, where Aditya was seen hugging Ananya from behind, while they were enjoying the picturesque view. They had also attended a rock concert there.
On the work front, Ananya...
The photo which was shared by paparazzo Viral Bhayani on Instagram, shows Aditya in a navy blue shirt. Ananya is donning a white and pink top, with her hair loosely tied at the back.
Both can be seen facing towards each other and Ananya is flaunting her big hearty smile, while she is listening to Aditya. The picture is evident that both are having a good time together, over a glass of wine.
Few days back, they were also spotted together taking a stroll on the streets of Spain, where Aditya was seen hugging Ananya from behind, while they were enjoying the picturesque view. They had also attended a rock concert there.
On the work front, Ananya...
- 7/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Rajat Barmecha, who made his debut with the 2010 film ‘Udaan’, is celebrating the 13th anniversary of his debut. The actor said that no other film could have been a better debut for him as it brought him unprecedented recognition.
The film, which was released on July 16, 2010, also marked Vikramaditya Motwane’s directorial debut and garnered a slew of recognitions across major international film festivals including the Cannes Film Fest.
Talking about the film completing 13 years of its release, Rajat shared, “It always feels very special, every year. Udaan has been a very special film for a lot of people and it definitely will be the most special for Vikram (Motwane) and I. We both started our journeys together with this film and learnt so much on the way. Generally even for a classic people celebrate their 10 years or 15 years anniversary but Udaan is so close to my heart and...
The film, which was released on July 16, 2010, also marked Vikramaditya Motwane’s directorial debut and garnered a slew of recognitions across major international film festivals including the Cannes Film Fest.
Talking about the film completing 13 years of its release, Rajat shared, “It always feels very special, every year. Udaan has been a very special film for a lot of people and it definitely will be the most special for Vikram (Motwane) and I. We both started our journeys together with this film and learnt so much on the way. Generally even for a classic people celebrate their 10 years or 15 years anniversary but Udaan is so close to my heart and...
- 7/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 12 (Ians) Actors Ananya Panday and Aditya Roy Kapur have added fuel to their dating rumours after they attended the same rock concert in Spain.
The two took to their respective social media accounts as they posted pictures from the same Arctic Monkeys’ concert.
However, they did not post pictures of themselves or each other. Ananya took to her Instagram Stories and wrote, “Nothing quite like the Arctic Monkeys. My favourite song ever.” She used geo tags of Madrid, Spain in the picture.
Aditya shared a clip from the concert on his Instagram Stories along with a cold blue face emoji and a monkey emoji.
On the acting front, Ananya will be seen Vikramaditya Motwane’s untitled cybercrime-thriller. She also has Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, ‘Dream Girl 2’ and web-series ‘Call Me Bae’.
Aditya’s latest release is ‘The Night Manager, part 2’. He also has Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro…...
The two took to their respective social media accounts as they posted pictures from the same Arctic Monkeys’ concert.
However, they did not post pictures of themselves or each other. Ananya took to her Instagram Stories and wrote, “Nothing quite like the Arctic Monkeys. My favourite song ever.” She used geo tags of Madrid, Spain in the picture.
Aditya shared a clip from the concert on his Instagram Stories along with a cold blue face emoji and a monkey emoji.
On the acting front, Ananya will be seen Vikramaditya Motwane’s untitled cybercrime-thriller. She also has Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, ‘Dream Girl 2’ and web-series ‘Call Me Bae’.
Aditya’s latest release is ‘The Night Manager, part 2’. He also has Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro…...
- 7/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 5 (Ians) Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for giving music for films like Dev.D, Queen, Bombay Velvet and Lootera is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his timeless album Lootera. The composer revealed the reason behind the soundtrack garnering so much positive response saying that the album features old school melodies which tug at the heartstrings of the audience.
Lootera, which starred Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead, received immense love from audiences for its storyline and music. The album boasts of six songs including ‘Sawaar Loon’, ‘Ankahee’, ‘Shikayatein’, ‘Monta Re’, ‘Zinda’ and ‘Manmarziyan’.
Lootera’s music has powerful singers crooning these beautiful songs such as Shilpa Rao, Monali Thakur, K. Mohan and Swanand Kirkire along with Amit Trivedi and Amitabh Bhattacharya.
Getting nostalgic about creating music for this beautiful album, Amit Trivedi said: “Time truly flies and it doesn’t feel like it’s been...
Lootera, which starred Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead, received immense love from audiences for its storyline and music. The album boasts of six songs including ‘Sawaar Loon’, ‘Ankahee’, ‘Shikayatein’, ‘Monta Re’, ‘Zinda’ and ‘Manmarziyan’.
Lootera’s music has powerful singers crooning these beautiful songs such as Shilpa Rao, Monali Thakur, K. Mohan and Swanand Kirkire along with Amit Trivedi and Amitabh Bhattacharya.
Getting nostalgic about creating music for this beautiful album, Amit Trivedi said: “Time truly flies and it doesn’t feel like it’s been...
- 7/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 5 (Ians) As the film ‘Lootera’ clocks 10 years of release in Hindi cinema, producer Ektaa R Kapoor says it surpassed all expectations and that it has become a timeless masterpiece even though the movie wasn’t considered as “quintessential entertainment”.
‘Lootera’ starring Ranveer Singh and Sonankshi Sinha is a period romance film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and the second half is based on author O. Henry’s 1907 short story ‘The Last Leaf’.
The film is based in the era of 1950s against the backdrop of the Zamindari Abolition Act by the newly independent India. It revolves around a young con man posing as an archaeologist and the daughter of a Bengali zamindar.
Speaking about ‘Lootera’, Ektaa said: “Ten years ago, when I made ‘Lootera,’ at that time, it wasn’t seen as quintessential entertainment. But I had a vision- a vision of a film that would steal everyone’s heart.
‘Lootera’ starring Ranveer Singh and Sonankshi Sinha is a period romance film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and the second half is based on author O. Henry’s 1907 short story ‘The Last Leaf’.
The film is based in the era of 1950s against the backdrop of the Zamindari Abolition Act by the newly independent India. It revolves around a young con man posing as an archaeologist and the daughter of a Bengali zamindar.
Speaking about ‘Lootera’, Ektaa said: “Ten years ago, when I made ‘Lootera,’ at that time, it wasn’t seen as quintessential entertainment. But I had a vision- a vision of a film that would steal everyone’s heart.
- 7/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Film producer Madhu Mantena and author and yoga teacher Ira Trivedi officially tied the knot on Sunday night and the who’s who of Bollywood came to bless the newly-wedded couple. Mantena, who was previously married to fashion designer Masaba Gupta, and Trivedi kickstarted their wedding festivities with the mehndi on Saturday night. Their marriage ceremony was followed by a grand reception for their industry friends and colleagues.
The celebrities who came to bless the couple spanned generations. They included Aamir Khan, who was the lead star in Mantena’s ‘Ghajini’, Hrithik Roshan (with Saba Azad), Allu Arjun, Kartik Aaryan, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha, Vivek Oberoi, Sara Ali Khan, Huma Qureshi, Sonakshi Sinha and Rakul Preet Singh.
The seniors were also there in full force: Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Rakesh and Pashmina Roshan, Subhash Ghai, Boney Kapoor, Sonali Bendre, Chunky Pandey and Goldie Behl. Madhur Bhandarkar and his wife were present too,...
The celebrities who came to bless the couple spanned generations. They included Aamir Khan, who was the lead star in Mantena’s ‘Ghajini’, Hrithik Roshan (with Saba Azad), Allu Arjun, Kartik Aaryan, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha, Vivek Oberoi, Sara Ali Khan, Huma Qureshi, Sonakshi Sinha and Rakul Preet Singh.
The seniors were also there in full force: Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Rakesh and Pashmina Roshan, Subhash Ghai, Boney Kapoor, Sonali Bendre, Chunky Pandey and Goldie Behl. Madhur Bhandarkar and his wife were present too,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Wamiqa Gabbi lost a tremendous amount of weight during the promotion of the ‘Jubilee’. In the series, she plays the role of an actress in her 40s and 50s for which she has to put on some weight to look the part. Post that she went on a weight-loss journey.
She says, “Going on a weight-loss journey was, of course, a conscious decision and the focus was on being fit. For Jubilee, I had to put on some amount to look the part since the series is set in the 40s and 50s and people then had a certain body type.”
“My only concern was I didn’t want to starve, but I have an excellent and talented fitness team who made sure I didn’t but had some good food. It feels good to fit into my old clothes.”
Wamiqa plays the role of Niloufer Qureshi, a yesteryear actress . The series stars Prosenjit Chatterjee,...
She says, “Going on a weight-loss journey was, of course, a conscious decision and the focus was on being fit. For Jubilee, I had to put on some amount to look the part since the series is set in the 40s and 50s and people then had a certain body type.”
“My only concern was I didn’t want to starve, but I have an excellent and talented fitness team who made sure I didn’t but had some good food. It feels good to fit into my old clothes.”
Wamiqa plays the role of Niloufer Qureshi, a yesteryear actress . The series stars Prosenjit Chatterjee,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
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